Be sure to read "Virus-inspired functional spherical biomaterials constructed from high-symmetry biomacromolecules: design and applications" by Kazunori Matsuura and Hiroshi Inaba Read the #OpenAccess review here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/cs/arti...

Out now in CSR... "Multimodal antibacterial agents based on photodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy: principles, design strategies and applications" by Hongchen Zhai, Hanqi Ren, Hyunsun Jeong, Yafu Wang, Huiyu Niu, Ben Zhong Tang, Juyoung Yoon & Hua Zhang Read here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/cs/arti...

Be sure to read "Covalent organic frameworks for solar- and electricity-driven biomass valorization" by Deyu Wu, Song Yang, Heng Zhang, Tianyi Ma and Qianrong Fang Read the full review here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/cs/arti...

Check out this #OpenAccess review by Jichao Zhang, Daojin Zhou, Hongtao Wang, Faze Chen, Xiaoming Sun, Guanjie He & colleagues "Direct impure water electrolysis at industrial scale" Read the full review here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/cs/arti...

Interested in solar harvesting technology? Check out "Bridging solar harvesting technologies using hydrogels towards sustainability" by Xinglong Pan, Weixin Guan, Wanheng Lu, Yuanming Zhang, Wei Li Ong, Zhiqun Lin, Guihua Yu and Ghim Wei Ho Read it here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/cs/arti...

Out now in ChemSocRev! "Direct air capture technologies: innovations, integration, and pathways to scale" by Chuhan Fu, Yangyang Guo, Xiaolei Fan, Gang Kevin Li, Tao Qi, Guoping Hu & colleagues Read the full review here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/cs/arti...

Check out "The synthetic landscape of cereblon (CRBN) binders: from thalidomide to emerging chemotypes" by Sergi Rafael, Carolina Sánchez-Zarzalejo, Rory Whelan, Clifford Harris, Xavier Verdaguer, Cristina Mayor-Ruiz and Antoni Riera Read the #OpenAccess review here 👉pubs.rsc.org/cs/arti...

Be sure to read this #OpenAccess review by Rosanna Mastria, Aurora Rizzo and colleagues! "Shaping perovskite materials into micro/nanostructures for photonics and optoelectronic applications" pubs.rsc.org/cs/arti...

Don't miss "Ligand-regulated copper nanoclusters: atomic-precision synthesis, structural evolution, and catalytic function in photo- and electrocatalysis" by Weiqiang Zhang, Yaqi Li, Jinsheng Zhao, Chuansheng Cui, Chao Liu and Di Sun Read the full review here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/cs/arti...

Out now in ChemSocRev! "Fluorescent merocyanines: from fundamental properties to applications as molecular probes, in bioimaging and as emissive dye aggregates" by Julian Fichtner, Yvonne Wagenhäuser, Menyhárt Sárosi, Matthias Stolte and Frank Würthner pubs.rsc.org/cs/arti...

Out now in ChemSocRev... "Selective carbon–carbon bond cleavage involving alkene moieties" by Qixue Qin, Xiao-De An, Shuanghong Hao and Ning Jiao Read the full Tutorial review here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/cont...

Don't miss "Gold-based multimetallic catalysis" by Arup Jyoti Das, Shivhar B. Ambegave, Aliya V. Jinilkumar, Kumarjit Sen and Nitin T. Patil Read the full review here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/cont...

Be sure to read this #OpenAccess Tutorial review by Arthur Houplin, Cheng-Hao Liu and Dmytro F. Perepichka "Designing stable π-radicals" Read the full review here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/cont...

Want to learn more about circularly polarized luminescence? Check out "Circularly polarized luminescence: an easy path from molecules to supramolecular systems and beyond" by Francesco Bertocchi, Anna Painelli, & colleagues! Read the full Tutorial review here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/cont...

Out now in ChemSocRev! "Catalytic valorization of polyolefins: from catalysts and processes to reactors" by Cuncun Wu, Chaojie Guo, Xinquan Xu, Kun Liu, Lingyu Bai, Nan Yang, Donglong Fu and Jinlong Gong Read the full review here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/cont...

Be sure to read "Biological conversion of CO2 for bioproduction: beyond natural limitations" by Chunlei Zhao, Pan Zhu, Tiantian Chai, Jian Zhang and Xiulai Chen Read the full Tutorial review here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/cont...

Don't miss "Antibacterial drug discovery: challenges and preclinical promises from synthetic small molecules" by Guilherme F. S. Fernandes, Seong-Heun Kim, Jean L. Dos Santos, Yuhang Wang, Christelle Soudy, Joanna Redmond, Daniele Castagnolo and Matthew Todd Read it here 👉

Antibacterial drug discovery: challenges and preclinical promises from synthetic small molecules

Over the past few decades, antibacterial discovery has changed substantially, yet innovation has remained slow despite the growing need for new agents active against multidrug-resistant pathogens. Progress is constrained by scientific hurdles, including target selection, penetration and efflux in bacteria, and the

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Out now in ChemSocRev! "Functional group translocation: moving functionalities without changing molecular scaffolds" by Eito Moriya and Junichiro Yamaguchi Read the full review here 👉

Functional group translocation: moving functionalities without changing molecular scaffolds

Functional group position plays a decisive role in molecular properties and function, with even subtle positional changes leading to pronounced differences in biological activity, material performance, and reactivity. Access to positional isomers is therefore central to drug discovery and materials chemistry, yet t

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Be sure to read this #OpenAccess Tutorial review by José Justicia and Sara P. Morcillo "Radical-promoted “unstrained” C–C and C–N bond cleavage: a blueprint for deconstructive skeletal editing" Read the full review here 👉

Radical-promoted “unstrained” C–C and C–N bond cleavage: a blueprint for deconstructive skeletal editing

Unstrained cyclic scaffolds are commonly regarded as inert backbones; however, recent radical and radical-ion strategies show that their connectivity can be deliberately reprogrammed when appropriate functional gateways are embedded in the ring. This Tutorial Review treats radical-promoted C–C and C–N bond cleavage

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Don't miss "Rational design of high-loading electrocatalytic electrodes: from static multiscale integration to dynamic intelligent systems" by Zijing Suo, Yuyao Sun, Jianping Lai and Lei Wang Read the full review here 👉

Rational design of high-loading electrocatalytic electrodes: from static multiscale integration to dynamic intelligent systems

In the field of electrocatalysis, the industrial application of high-loading electrodes faces a fundamental contradiction: traditional designs based on static structures struggle to match the dynamically changing reactive microenvironment and continuously evolving electrode interfaces under real operating condition

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Learn more about lithium metal batteries with this new review by Yu Sun, Junjie Du, Daxian Zuo, Tao Yu, Shaohua Guo and Haoshen Zhou "Advanced fluorine chemistry in >4.2 V high-voltage lithium metal batteries" Read the full review here 👉

Advanced fluorine chemistry in >4.2 V high-voltage lithium metal batteries

Lithium metal batteries (LMBs), operating at high voltage (>4.2 V), exhibit unprecedented energy density (>400 Wh kg−1), but are restricted by uncontrollable Li dendrites, enigmatic interfacial chemistries, and unstable solid electrolyte interfaces (SEIs). Fluorine, with its high stability, non-flammability, and l

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Out now in ChemSocRev! "Understanding the chemistry of re-emerging proton batteries" by Usman Ghani, Farman Ullah, Junying Zhang, Bingqing Ye, Shitong Wang, Xingke Cai and Jun Lu Read the full review here 👉

Understanding the chemistry of re-emerging proton batteries

Proton battery (PB) technology has regained attention in recent years as a promising energy storage alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries due to its excellent electrochemical performance, scalability, and environmental friendliness. To assess its potential, we provide a comprehensive review of its re-em

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Interested in cuproptosis-based cancer therapy? Check out "Self-assembly for cuproptosis-based cancer therapy and imaging" by Qiyue Wang, Hui Du, Xinting Li, Xinke Hu, Nayeon Kang, Heemin Kang, Fangyuan Li and Daishun Ling Read the full review here 👉

Self-assembly for cuproptosis-based cancer therapy and imaging

Cuproptosis, a copper-dependent programmed cell death pathway, has emerged as a promising strategy for cancer therapy. While previous reviews have primarily focused on the fundamental mechanisms of cuproptosis and the development of inducing agents, the self-assembly-driven, stimuli-responsive cuproptosis nanoplatf

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Out now in ChemSocRev! "Recent advances in ambipolar organic light-emitting transistors: materials and devices" by Shaoqing Guan, Qingbin Li, Can Gao and Huanli Dong Read the full review here 👉

Recent advances in ambipolar organic light-emitting transistors: materials and devices

Achieving balanced ambipolar transport in organic light-emitting transistors (OLETs) is crucial for realizing high-performance electroluminescence and advancing integrated optoelectronics. However, this goal remains challenging due to the imbalanced charge injection and transport for most organic semiconductors. En

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Be sure to read "Zinc chalcogenide semiconductor nanocrystals: from synthesis to optoelectronic applications" by Zhaoze Shen, Qian Wang, Kequan Cao, Xuerong Song, Binbin Yu, Jiajia Ning, Fei Huang and Jianjun Tian Read the full review here 👉

Zinc chalcogenide semiconductor nanocrystals: from synthesis to optoelectronic applications

Eco-friendly Zn chalcogenide semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs)—including ZnS, ZnSe, ZnTe, and their alloys, which span zero-dimensional quantum dots, one-dimensional nanowires or nanorods, and two-dimensional nanoplatelets—are promising materials for advanced lighting and displays due to their heavy metal-free natur

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Don't miss "Multiscale cathode design for high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells" by Zhuo-Qi Shi, Liang Ding, Ze-Cheng Yao, Tang Tang, Rui Cao and Jin-Song Hu Read the full review here 👉

Multiscale cathode design for high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells

High temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells (HT-PEMFCs) are highly promising energy conversion devices featuring the benefits of their superior reaction kinetics, simplified water and thermal management systems, tolerance to CO-containing reactant gases, and being compatible with hydrogen production via in

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Out now in ChemSocRev... "Engineering coordination bonds for bioinspired responsive polymers" by Muqing Si, Weihao Feng, Tao Chen and Wei Lu Read the full Review here 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/cont...

Be sure to read "Framework materials for nuclear waste treatment" by Mengjie Hao, Xiaolu Liu, Yinghui Xie, Hanzhi Chen, He Gu, Chuanlei Luo, Muliang Xiao, Xinyue Zhang, Jiaqi Li, Xinyi Yang, Juyao Zhang, Hui Yang, Fuyou Fan, Juncheng Liang and Xiangke Wang Read it here 👉

Framework materials for nuclear waste treatment

Driven by energy demand and environmental safety, the ability to treat and dispose of nuclear waste is sought to fulfil the demand for sustainable nuclear power. Radioactive byproducts generated by nuclear fission, including cationic radionuclides (235UO22+, 137Cs+, 90Sr2+, noble metals and partial actinide element

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Don't miss "Unravelling hetero-intermediate interactions in electrocatalytic hydrogenation: a framework for mechanistic understanding and performance regulation" by Hanle Liu, Shunhan Jia, Ruhan Wang, Limin Wu, Xiaofu Sun and Buxing Han Read the full Tutorial review here 👉

Unravelling hetero-intermediate interactions in electrocatalytic hydrogenation: a framework for mechanistic understanding and performance regulation

Electrocatalytic hydrogenation (ECH) reaction offers a sustainable route for upgrading renewable feedstocks using water as the hydrogen source. However, its efficiency and selectivity are often limited by the complex interplay between hetero-intermediates, such as water-derived hydrogen species and diverse hydrogen

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Check out "Recent advances in cell-surface glycan engineering and its biological applications" by Chang-Hee Lee, Joo Hee Choi, Eunseo Lee, Na Ryeong Kim, Ji Young Hyun, Hak Joong Kim and Injae Shin Read the full review article here 👉

Recent advances in cell-surface glycan engineering and its biological applications

Cell-surface glycans, primarily present as glycoconjugates, play central roles in numerous physiological processes and pathological events. These glycans form a dense layer on the cell surface known as the glycocalyx, whose composition and organization vary across cell types and species. The structural and function

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