The Sn4P3@NCS multifunctional separator suppresses polysulfide shuttling via van der Waals physical adsorption and Sn4P3/N-polar chemical anchoring, delivering a high discharge capacity of 1250 mA h g-1 at 0.2C, and of 753 mA h g-1 at 4C, and stable cycling performance under a sulfur loading of 3.8 mg cm-2.
Sn4P3@NCS功能分离器通过范德华物理吸附和Sn4P3/ n极性化学锚定抑制多硫化物的迁移,在0.2C和4C条件下具有1250 mA h g-1和753 mA h g-1的高放电容量,并且在3.8 mg cm-2的硫负荷下具有稳定的循环性能。
{"title":"Sn<sub>4</sub>P<sub>3</sub>-decorated 2D N-doped carbon nanosheets as efficient polysulfide barriers for Li-S batteries.","authors":"Yawen Feng, Shunxian Yu, Xiaoxian Zhao, Junliang Xu, Zenghui Lin, Chuan Shi, Chaoyue Zhang, Shuangqiang Chen, Jianjun Song","doi":"10.1039/d5cc02150b","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc02150b","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Sn<sub>4</sub>P<sub>3</sub>@NCS multifunctional separator suppresses polysulfide shuttling <i>via</i> van der Waals physical adsorption and Sn<sub>4</sub>P<sub>3</sub>/N-polar chemical anchoring, delivering a high discharge capacity of 1250 mA h g<sup>-1</sup> at 0.2C, and of 753 mA h g<sup>-1</sup> at 4C, and stable cycling performance under a sulfur loading of 3.8 mg cm<sup>-2</sup>.</p>","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144264896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mengyan Tian, Xinyue Zhao, Shuai Zhao, Yaning Li, Ruofei Wang, Jun Guo, Pai Liu
To solve the competitive energy decay pathways in photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT), herein, we proposed a fluorination strategy of AIE photosensitizers (TPAN and TPAF) which exhibited high ROS generation and heat release. Innovatively, femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy was emerged to verify the extension of triplet excited state lifetime induced by C-F bonds. In order to improve its hydrophilic and target ability, GSH-responsive nanogel HPCF was constructed, which presented controllable release of TPAF. In vivo experiments proved that HPCF-mediated PDT/PTT successfully downregulate heat shock proteins by reactive oxygen species and achieved synergetic phototherapy potential.
{"title":"Construction of balanced-transition AIE phototherapeutic agents based on fluorination strategy for prolonged triplet excited state lifetime","authors":"Mengyan Tian, Xinyue Zhao, Shuai Zhao, Yaning Li, Ruofei Wang, Jun Guo, Pai Liu","doi":"10.1039/d5cc02234g","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc02234g","url":null,"abstract":"To solve the competitive energy decay pathways in photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT), herein, we proposed a fluorination strategy of AIE photosensitizers (TPAN and TPAF) which exhibited high ROS generation and heat release. Innovatively, femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy was emerged to verify the extension of triplet excited state lifetime induced by C-F bonds. In order to improve its hydrophilic and target ability, GSH-responsive nanogel HPCF was constructed, which presented controllable release of TPAF. In vivo experiments proved that HPCF-mediated PDT/PTT successfully downregulate heat shock proteins by reactive oxygen species and achieved synergetic phototherapy potential.","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144260581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A novel linear non-halogenated polymer donor, PTTzP, with a simple structure was synthesized via Suzuki-Miyaura coupling. PTTzP exhibits comparable device performance (>12%) in organic solar cells (OSCs) when processed with halogenated and non-halogenated solvents, respectively. This achievement highlights the potential of PTTzP as an efficient and environmentally friendly polymer donor, enabling high-performance OSCs through entirely green synthesis and processing methods.
{"title":"A linear non-halogenated polymer donor <i>via</i> Suzuki-Miyaura coupling for organic solar cells.","authors":"Zhili Chen, Bingyan Yin, Baoqi Wu, Yuchuan Tian, Junyu Li, Xiang Gao, Zhiliang Huang, Zhitian Liu, Fei Huang, Yong Cao, Chunhui Duan","doi":"10.1039/d5cc00852b","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc00852b","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A novel linear non-halogenated polymer donor, PTTzP, with a simple structure was synthesized <i>via</i> Suzuki-Miyaura coupling. PTTzP exhibits comparable device performance (>12%) in organic solar cells (OSCs) when processed with halogenated and non-halogenated solvents, respectively. This achievement highlights the potential of PTTzP as an efficient and environmentally friendly polymer donor, enabling high-performance OSCs through entirely green synthesis and processing methods.</p>","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144264890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oliver Baumeyer, Andrew Wu, Aastha Pandya, Peter Nelson, Patrick C Hillesheim, Matthias Zeller, Gia M Carignan, Jing Li, Daniel W Ki
We report a novel indium(III) chloride complex that exhibits aggregation-induced emission (AIE) and functions as a selective turn-off fluorescent chemosensor for perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The complex shows strong blue-shifted luminescence quenching upon interaction with perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) due to stabilization of the ground state molecular orbitals relative to those of the excited state. The selectivity of these compounds for PFOA and PFHpA is also reflected in the dipole moment and thus emission intensity of this complex, hence, they represent promising platforms for sensing "forever chemicals".
{"title":"Aggregation-induced emission-active indium complex as fluorescent turn-off chemosensor for perfluoroalkyl substances.","authors":"Oliver Baumeyer, Andrew Wu, Aastha Pandya, Peter Nelson, Patrick C Hillesheim, Matthias Zeller, Gia M Carignan, Jing Li, Daniel W Ki","doi":"10.1039/d5cc02424b","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc02424b","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a novel indium(III) chloride complex that exhibits aggregation-induced emission (AIE) and functions as a selective turn-off fluorescent chemosensor for perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The complex shows strong blue-shifted luminescence quenching upon interaction with perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) due to stabilization of the ground state molecular orbitals relative to those of the excited state. The selectivity of these compounds for PFOA and PFHpA is also reflected in the dipole moment and thus emission intensity of this complex, hence, they represent promising platforms for sensing \"forever chemicals\".</p>","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144264891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pseudorotaxanes, which are formed by macrocyclic host molecules and linear guest molecules, show potential in molecular devices and surface applications. In this study, ethoxy-functionalized pillar[5]arene (P5A) and amphiphilic linear fatty acid guests were self-assembled into oriented monolayers at the air-water interface. The fatty acid structure dictates the monolayer formation: [2]pseudorotaxane-based, [3]pseudorotaxane-based and phase-separated monolayers. These findings provide insights into P5A-based pseudorotaxane monolayers, facilitating their integration into advanced functional materials.
{"title":"Pseudorotaxane monolayers of pillar[5]arene and linear fatty acids at the air-water interface.","authors":"Masaki Ishii, Yuto Nakai, Yu Yamashita, Katsuto Onishi, Tan-Hao Shi, Nobutaka Shioya, Hideki Sakai, Takeshi Hasegawa, Tomoki Ogoshi, Katsuhiko Ariga, Taizo Mori","doi":"10.1039/d5cc01040c","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc01040c","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pseudorotaxanes, which are formed by macrocyclic host molecules and linear guest molecules, show potential in molecular devices and surface applications. In this study, ethoxy-functionalized pillar[5]arene (P5A) and amphiphilic linear fatty acid guests were self-assembled into oriented monolayers at the air-water interface. The fatty acid structure dictates the monolayer formation: [2]pseudorotaxane-based, [3]pseudorotaxane-based and phase-separated monolayers. These findings provide insights into P5A-based pseudorotaxane monolayers, facilitating their integration into advanced functional materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144264894","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Niklas Geue, Tim Renningholtz, George F. S. Whitehead, Grigore A. Timco, Cristina Trujillo, Perdita Barran, Richard E. P. Winpenny
Using collision-induced dissociation mass spectrometry and density functional theory, we assess the energetics of polymetallic [Cr7NiF8(O2CR)16]- anions in vacuo, showing how the carboxylate influences the ring stability. We find the best correlation with the enthalpic contribution to the computed proton affinity of the isolated carboxylates, demonstrating how the stability of polymetallic rings can be predicted in silico.
{"title":"Energetics of Carboxylate-Metal Bonds in Polymetallic Rings","authors":"Niklas Geue, Tim Renningholtz, George F. S. Whitehead, Grigore A. Timco, Cristina Trujillo, Perdita Barran, Richard E. P. Winpenny","doi":"10.1039/d5cc01911g","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc01911g","url":null,"abstract":"Using collision-induced dissociation mass spectrometry and density functional theory, we assess the energetics of polymetallic [Cr7NiF8(O2CR)16]- anions in vacuo, showing how the carboxylate influences the ring stability. We find the best correlation with the enthalpic contribution to the computed proton affinity of the isolated carboxylates, demonstrating how the stability of polymetallic rings can be predicted in silico.","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144268878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zeeshan Asghar, Jawad Ahmad Jrar, Alauddin N/A, Faheem K. Butt, Kewang Zheng, Yong Cai Zhang, Nian-Tzu Suen, Jianhua Hou
In this work, a novel 2D g-C3N4/Ca(OH)2/Ti3C2 heterojunction was synthesized via a one-step thermal method to enhance photocatalytic efficiency. With a 2.44 eV band gap and improved porosity, it enables stronger visible light absorption. Calcium hydroxide enhances structural integrity, while oxygen and nitrogen vacancies optimize charge separation and Schottky barrier modulation. This photocatalyst achieves a CO evolution rate of 205.3 μmol g-1 h-1, H2 evolution of 17300 μmol g-1 h-1, and 99.7% MB and 99.2% TC removal. This strategy advances sustainable energy and environmental remediation.
{"title":"Schottky barrier modulation via calcium hydroxide nanoparticles on g-C3N4/Ti3C2 for overall photocatalytic applications","authors":"Zeeshan Asghar, Jawad Ahmad Jrar, Alauddin N/A, Faheem K. Butt, Kewang Zheng, Yong Cai Zhang, Nian-Tzu Suen, Jianhua Hou","doi":"10.1039/d5cc01620g","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc01620g","url":null,"abstract":"In this work, a novel 2D g-C3N4/Ca(OH)2/Ti3C2 heterojunction was synthesized via a one-step thermal method to enhance photocatalytic efficiency. With a 2.44 eV band gap and improved porosity, it enables stronger visible light absorption. Calcium hydroxide enhances structural integrity, while oxygen and nitrogen vacancies optimize charge separation and Schottky barrier modulation. This photocatalyst achieves a CO evolution rate of 205.3 μmol g-1 h-1, H2 evolution of 17300 μmol g-1 h-1, and 99.7% MB and 99.2% TC removal. This strategy advances sustainable energy and environmental remediation.","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144260573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Himangshu Kuiry, Anish Gangopadhyay, Bittu Chandra, Sayam Sen Gupta
In this study, we report a selective aliphatic C–H bond chlorination mediated by Fe-bTAML (bTAML: biuret-modified tetraamido macrocyclic ligand) using sodium hypochlorite as the chlorine source. The reaction predominantly yields chlorinated products over hydroxylated ones across various unactivated C–H bonds in acetonitrile-water medium. The formation of rearranged chlorinated products in norcarane and the absence of stereo-retention in cis-dimethylcyclohexane suggest the involvement of a long-lived, cage-escaped carbon radical intermediate. UV-Vis and EPR spectroscopic analyses confirm the presence of [FeV(O)-(NO2)bTAML]- (2) as the reactive intermediate. The 3°:2° selectivity in hydrocarbons, kinetic isotope effect (KIE), and product formation profile indicate hydrogen atom abstraction (HAA) by [FeV(O)-(NO2)bTAML]- (2) as the rate-determining step.
{"title":"Halogenase-mimicking Selective Chlorination of Unactivated C–H bonds by a Fe-complex","authors":"Himangshu Kuiry, Anish Gangopadhyay, Bittu Chandra, Sayam Sen Gupta","doi":"10.1039/d5cc02614h","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc02614h","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, we report a selective aliphatic C–H bond chlorination mediated by Fe-bTAML (bTAML: biuret-modified tetraamido macrocyclic ligand) using sodium hypochlorite as the chlorine source. The reaction predominantly yields chlorinated products over hydroxylated ones across various unactivated C–H bonds in acetonitrile-water medium. The formation of rearranged chlorinated products in norcarane and the absence of stereo-retention in cis-dimethylcyclohexane suggest the involvement of a long-lived, cage-escaped carbon radical intermediate. UV-Vis and EPR spectroscopic analyses confirm the presence of [FeV(O)-(NO2)bTAML]- (2) as the reactive intermediate. The 3°:2° selectivity in hydrocarbons, kinetic isotope effect (KIE), and product formation profile indicate hydrogen atom abstraction (HAA) by [FeV(O)-(NO2)bTAML]- (2) as the rate-determining step.","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144260584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Harshita Nagar, Subrata Duary, Vivek Yadav, Amoghavarsha Ramachandra Kini, Sudhadevi Antharjanam, Tomas Base, Anirban Som, Brent Lane Nannenga, T. Pradeep
MicroED reveals insights into mechanochromic luminescence in copper nanoclusters, demonstrating structural transitions from crystalline to amorphous state upon grinding, with restoration of crystallinity following solvent exposure. Luminescence switching occurs due to reversible amorphization-recrystallization rather than chemical changes, providing critical design principles for such stimuli-responsive materials.
{"title":"Mechanochromic Luminescence in Copper Nanoclusters: Resolving Structural Transitions through Microcrystal Electron Diffraction","authors":"Harshita Nagar, Subrata Duary, Vivek Yadav, Amoghavarsha Ramachandra Kini, Sudhadevi Antharjanam, Tomas Base, Anirban Som, Brent Lane Nannenga, T. Pradeep","doi":"10.1039/d5cc02594j","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc02594j","url":null,"abstract":"MicroED reveals insights into mechanochromic luminescence in copper nanoclusters, demonstrating structural transitions from crystalline to amorphous state upon grinding, with restoration of crystallinity following solvent exposure. Luminescence switching occurs due to reversible amorphization-recrystallization rather than chemical changes, providing critical design principles for such stimuli-responsive materials.","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"41 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144260574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study reports the first preparation of an ionically crosslinked pillar[5]arene single-crystal material (DMIBP5-NA) featuring a unique dual self-assembly structure. The material demonstrates excellent adsorption performance toward iodine vapor with an equilibrium adsorption capacity reaching 3.28 g/g.
{"title":"Pillar[5]arene-based ionic single crystals formed by dual self-assemblies through host-guest and ionic interactions for iodine capture","authors":"Ting Zhang, Lulu Wang, Hui Li, Mingxia Sun, Jia Chen, Shuzhe Guan, Hongdeng Qiu","doi":"10.1039/d5cc02200b","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc02200b","url":null,"abstract":"This study reports the first preparation of an ionically crosslinked pillar[5]arene single-crystal material (DMIBP5-NA) featuring a unique dual self-assembly structure. The material demonstrates excellent adsorption performance toward iodine vapor with an equilibrium adsorption capacity reaching 3.28 g/g.","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"257 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144260575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}