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Cationic donor–π–acceptor AIEgen enabling dual-mode reactive oxygen species generation for antibacterial photodynamic therapy
A cationic D–π–A AIE-active photosensitizer was designed to efficiently generate type I/II ROS under white light, enabling...
Zn(II) coordinated organic small molecules as chiral fluorescent probe for discrimination and detection of tyrosine enantiomers
Clamp-shaped chiral organic small molecules (COSM) are designed through the linkage between one (1R,2R)-(+)-1,2-diphenyl-1...
Selective CO2-to-C2H6 Photoconversion Over the Electron-rich Au Anchored on In2O3 Nanosheets
Electron-rich Au anchored on In2O3 nanosheets inverse the C-C coupling thermodynamics from 0.82 eV to −1.42 eV, thereby pr...
Fluoride ion chelation via pnictogen bonding using a distibora[1.1]ferrocenophane
As part of our interest in anion binding platforms, we now report the synthesis and structure of a neutral distibora[1.1]f...
Controlled ROS generation in pyridinium-functionalized nanocatalysts for selective photooxidation
A pyridinium-functionalized CP was ultrasonically transformed into nanoparticles, delivering a recyclable photocatalyst fo...
Recent Advancements in Magnesium-Mediated Organic Transformations
Magnesium-based organometallic complexes that facilitate redox-neutral catalysis represent an alternative to traditional t...
Strong Second-Harmonic Generation and Wide Temperature Range Switching Behavior Coexisting in An Ultrawide-Bandgap Selenate
Obtaining crystalline materials possessing any one of these three properties—second-harmonic generation (SHG) switchable b...
Synthesis of pure-red-emission perovskite quantum dots with high color purity by A-site cation exchange with lecithin at room temperature
The achievement of a full-width at half-maximum (FWHM) below 30 nm in pure-red PeQDs synthesized at room temperature, whic...
Recent progresses on electro-oxidative lignin depolymerization for production of value-added chemicals
Lignin represents the most abundant non-fossil aromatic carbon resource on Earth, and its efficient valorization is crucia...
Internalization of Antibiotics by the Multi-Resistant Bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii through the CarO Outer Membrane Porin. †
Antibiotic resistance represents an emerging global health threat.In this contribution we report all-atom molecular dynami...
Achieving efficient and robust seawater oxidation through rational design of V2O3/NiFeP composite
Direct seawater electrolysis has potential in green hydrogen production; however, its anode is susceptible to chloride-ind...
d-State Modulation in Cu₂SnS₄ Governs Electronic Transport Descriptors and VOC Sensing Selectivity: A DFT-BoltzTraP2 Study
d-State engineering in Cu₂SnS₄ facilitates dopant-selective modulation of electronic structure and VOC adsorption characte...
Potassium Ion Fluorescent Sensing from Chemically Stimulated Mammalian Cells Using a GINKO2-Encapsulated Sensor Fibremat
The nanofibers' interior of electrospun fibremats provides an effective platform for immobilizing sensor proteins for ...
RAA-CRISPR-HCR cascade amplification for ultrasensitive visual detection of African Swine Fever Virus DNA
An RAA-CRISPR-HCR (RCH) cascade amplification system was developed, which generates an ultrasensitive colorimetric respons...
Investigation of Olefin as a Cocatalyst for Halonium Catalysis
Olefins are rarely used as catalysts in chemical reactions. Here, we explore the use of olefins as cocatalysts to facilita...
Metal and additive-free synthesis of 2,4-disubstituted oxazoles via thiourea-mediated cyclization reaction
A novel, additive-free method has been developed for synthesizing 2,4-disubstituted oxazoles via thiourea-mediated cycliza...
Two Scandium borate UV NLO crystals designed through chemical element substitution
Two rare-earth borate UV NLO crystals, Rb4.1Na2.9SrSc2(B5O10)3 (RNSSBO) and Na4Rb3Sr0.8Sc2.2(B5O10)3 (NRSSBO), featured [B...
Electrochemical detection of glutathione based on accelerated CRISPR/Cas12a trans-cleavage with MnO2 nanosheets
CRISPR/Cas12a system is accelerated by glutathione-mediated reduction of MnO2 nanosheets. By monitoring trans-cleavage eve...
Emerging Pt-based intermetallic nanoparticles for oxygen reduction reaction
The advancement of highly efficient and enduring platinum (Pt)-based electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (O...
Sulphur-induced structural rearrangement in the self-sensitization photo-oxidation behaviour of phenothiazine-imidazole molecules
A green photo-oxidation reaction was discovered in which the imidazole ring is oxidized and rearranged to generate imidazo...
DMF as amine source: iron-catalyzed cyclization of 2H-azirines to imidazoles
A novel method has been developed for the synthesis of 1-methyl-4,5-diaryl-1H-imidazoles through Fe(II)-catalyzed cyclizat...
Iron content in aerosol particles and its impact on atmospheric chemistry
Atmospheric aerosol effects on ecological and human health remain uncertain due to their highly complex and evolving natur...
NIR phosphorescence from decatungstate anions allows the conclusive characterization of its elusive excited triplet behaviour and kinetics
The characterization of the triplet state of decatungstate (3DT*) and its NIR phosphorescence with lifetimes ~100 ns in ac...
All-element recovery and regeneration of mixed LiNixCoyMn1-x-yO2/LiFePO4 cathode materials by synergistic redox processes
Given the rising lithium-ion battery retirement trend, there is a pressing need for a sustainable, and industrially viable...
Structure Prediction from Spectra amidst Dynamical Heterogeneity in Melanin
Melanin is a biopolymer pigment that plays a central role in skin photoprotection. Its extensive chemical and dynamical he...
Layer-by-layer designer nanoarchitectonics for physical and chemical communications in functional materials
Nanoarchitectonics, as a post-nanotechnology concept, constructs functional materials and structures using nanounits of at...
Recent Advances in Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage
Efficient storage of thermal energy can be greatly enhanced by the use of phase change materials (PCMs). The selection or ...
Accelerating Electrosynthesis of Ammonia from Nitrates Using Coupled NiO/Cu Nanocomposites
Herein, we report a nanocomposite electrocatalyst with coupled Cu and NiO prepared by co-electrodeposition. The optimal ra...
Controllable fabrication of well-shaped PMBA@CsPbBr3 nanoparticles for highly sensitive HCl and HBr detection
We report a facile two-step strategy to construct well-shaped PMBA@CsPbBr3 nanoparticles by combining in-situ adsorption a...
Ce-regulating defect and morphology engineering for efficient enhancing piezocatalytic performances of BiOBr
Cerium-doped bismuth oxybromide (1%, 5% and 10% Ce-BiOBr) piezocatalysts were synthesized. The piezocatalytic activity was...