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Don't miss "Tailoring the dynamic nanocomposite hydrogels through surface-functionalized nanomaterials and interfacial crosslinking chemistry toward multifunctional biomedical and engineering applications" by Yi-Cheun Yeh & co.

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Tailoring the dynamic nanocomposite hydrogels through surface-functionalized nanomaterials and interfacial crosslinking chemistry toward multifunctional biomedical and engineering applications
Dynamic nanocomposite hydrogels (DNCHs) represent a cutting-edge class of materials characterized by their tunable architecture and stimuli-responsive behavior, making them particularly well-suited for applications that require mimicking the adaptive functionality of biological systems. A wide range of chemi
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December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Want to learn more about plastic recycling?

Don't miss "Advances of rare earth-based catalysts for recycling CO2 and plastic waste" by Liangliang Zhang, Shuyan Song, Hongjie Zhang and Xiao Wang

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Advances of rare earth-based catalysts for recycling CO2 and plastic waste
The crisis caused by the excessive use of fossil fuels—emissions of billions of tonnes of CO2 and the accumulation of plastic waste—is imminent. Conventional disposal technologies, such as physical storage, face risks of leakage, capacity limitations, and secondary pollution (such as microplastics). In contrast, ch
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December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Don't miss "Electric fields at hydrophobic water interfaces: spectroscopic evidence, physical origin, and implications on reactivity" by Kwing Yeung Chan, Chenjie Zhuang, Vinh Gia Vuong, Naixin Qian, Xin Gao and Wei Min

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Electric fields at hydrophobic water interfaces: spectroscopic evidence, physical origin, and implications on reactivity
Water at interfaces exhibits unique properties that differ markedly from those of bulk water. In particular, a myriad of water-interface-related enhanced reactivities including on-water catalysis and microdroplet chemistry have been documented since the 1980s but remain mechanistically unclear. This review f
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December 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Interested in tissue-adhesive hydrogels?

Be sure to read "Programmable tissue-adhesive hydrogels with temporal and spatial selectivity" by Lei Liang, Hong Zhang, Fanglian Yao and Junjie Li

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Programmable tissue-adhesive hydrogels with temporal and spatial selectivity
With the expanding application of hydrogels in the biomedical filed, tissue-adhesive hydrogels (TAHs) have emerged as a critical focus of research. Unlike conventional adhesives, achieving effective tissue adhesion requires a sophisticated strategy that addresses the challenges posed by the complex biologica
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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Don't miss "Particle swarm optimization in the realm of chemistry: from theory to applications" by Megha Rajeevan, Niha, Chris John, Shobhita Mani and Rotti Srinivasamurthy Swathi

Featured as part of our 2025 Pioneering Investigators collection!

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Particle swarm optimization in the realm of chemistry: from theory to applications
In this tutorial review, we introduce the reader to one of the most cited stochastic global optimization methods in chemistry, namely, particle swarm optimization (PSO). Beginning with a detailed description of the basic PSO algorithm, we explore how the algorithm has evolved over time to address increasingl
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December 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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From our 2025 Pioneering Investigators collection...

"Multifunctional nanomaterials for dental photo-theranostics" by Yujia Shi, Xiaolin Sun, Jiao Fang, Chunyan Li, Biao Dong, Manlin Qi and Lin Wang

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Multifunctional nanomaterials for dental photo-theranostics
Recent studies highlight the significant promise of nanomaterial-mediated diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for managing dental diseases. Among these, photo-responsive technologies have emerged as non-invasive, targeted, and spatiotemporally controllable modalities capable of delivering efficient and sit
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December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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"Electron transfer in catalysis: from fundamentals to strategies" by Xiaoning Li, Xinwei Guan, Zhenxiang Cheng, Tianyi Ma & colleagues

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Electron transfer in catalysis: from fundamentals to strategies
The essence of catalysis lies in the transfer of electrons, driving the cleavage and formation of chemical bonds. Understanding the fundamental attributes of electrons is essential for improving the efficiency of catalytic processes. This tutorial review provides a systematic and accessible framework, integr
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December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Don't miss "Advances in oxide thermoelectric materials: strategies, applications and beyond" by Qing Wang, Zhifang Zhou, Chang Liu, Yunpeng Zheng, Zongmo Shi, Bin Wei, Wenyu Zhang, Ce-Wen Nan and Yuan-Hua Lin

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Advances in oxide thermoelectric materials: strategies, applications and beyond
Oxide thermoelectric materials have emerged as promising candidates for sustainable energy applications owing to their inherent thermal stability, environmental benignity, elemental abundance, and low cost. This review comprehensively summarizes the recent advances in oxide thermoelectrics, covering synthesis metho
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December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Want to learn more about metal-ion batteries?

Check out "Recent advances in high-entropy materials for efficient alkali metal-ion batteries" by Liping Duan, Yichen Du, Yijiang Liu, Haowei Tang, Chi Zhou, Dong Ha Kim, Zhiqun Lin and Xiaosi Zhou

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Recent advances in high-entropy materials for efficient alkali metal-ion batteries
Alkali metal-ion batteries (Li+/Na+/K+, AMIBs) are considered ideal choices for grid-scale energy storage systems due to their high energy density and long cycle life. However, issues such as insufficient structural stability of electrode materials and limited ion transport dynamics in electrolytes severely restri
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December 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Be sure to read "Recent advances in asymmetric bimetallic catalysis" by Fang Wei, Jialin Qi, Xiangqing Jia and Zhenghu Xu

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Recent advances in asymmetric bimetallic catalysis
Asymmetric bimetallic catalysis has emerged as a powerful and efficient approach for the development of novel enantioselective transformations. By employing two metal centers with complementary reactivity, bimetallic catalysts enable dual substrate activation, stabilize reactive intermediates, and facilitate unique
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December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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"Single-molecule quantum tunnelling sensors" by Long Yi, Yuxin Yang, Biao-Feng Zeng, Xu Liu, Joshua B. Edel, Aleksandar P. Ivanov and Longhua Tang

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Single-molecule quantum tunnelling sensors
Single-molecule sensors are pivotal tools for elucidating chemical and biological phenomena. Among these, quantum tunnelling sensors occupy a unique position, due to the exceptional sensitivity of tunnelling currents to sub-ångström variations in molecular structure and electronic states. This capability ena
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December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT) based fluorescent probes and imaging agents
Twisted Intramolecular charge transfer (TICT)-based fluorescent probes are crucial in chemical sensing due to their sensitivity and specificity. These probes undergo conformational changes upon intera...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Interested in organic luminescent materials?

Check out "Combining quantum chemistry, machine learning and rate theory for organic luminescent materials" by Rongrong Li, Qi Ou and Zhigang Shuai

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Combining quantum chemistry, machine learning and rate theory for organic luminescent materials
The theoretical design of highly efficient, low roll-off and full-color emission organic materials is of great interest, although there are great challenges due to the limitations of the present-day methodology. In this review, we present progress achieved in our group on the theoretical and computational investiga
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December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Be sure to read "Multi-site electrocatalysts for hydrogen production under neutral conditions" by Zhouzhou Wang, Jianqing Zhou, Yaran Shi, Li Luo, Haoran Li, Qiancheng Zhou, Chunchun Wang, Zhuo Xing, Ze Yang and Ying Yu

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Multi-site electrocatalysts for hydrogen production under neutral conditions
Electrochemical water splitting offers a sustainable pathway for hydrogen production, yet realizing high-efficiency operation at neutral pH remains a formidable challenge due to the sluggish interfacial kinetics, limited ionic conductivity, and complex proton transfer behavior. Recently, the emergence of multi-site
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December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Don't miss this recent Tutorial review, featured in our 2025 Pioneering Investigators collection!

"Supramolecular dyes: advancing precision medicine through molecular engineering" by Chonglu Li, Honglin Jin, Chao Yuan, Suhua Wang, Yao Sun & co.

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Supramolecular dyes: advancing precision medicine through molecular engineering
Precision medicine is aimed at achieving a more personalized approach tailored to individual characteristics and urgently requires the development of precise diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Small-molecule dyes play indispensable roles in medical imaging and surgery procedures, attracting significant attention r
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December 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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"Advanced Ah-level zinc metal batteries" by Zequan Zhao, Qingquan Ye, Yangyang Liu, Bingan Lu, Shuquan Liang and Jiang Zhou

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Advanced Ah-level zinc metal batteries
Aqueous zinc metal batteries (ZMBs) are emerging as promising candidates for large-scale energy storage due to their cost-effectiveness, intrinsic safety, and abundant resources. However, translating ZMBs from laboratory-scale prototypes to ampere-hour (Ah)-level practical systems remains challenging, limited by is
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December 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Be sure to read "Advances in triple-phase catalysis for energy and environmental applications" by Xiaoying Li, Jinwei Xu, Yusheng Ye, Baoliang Chen and Xin Xiao

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Advances in triple-phase catalysis for energy and environmental applications
Increasing attention on sustainable energy and the environment, particularly in areas like the greenhouse effect, green remediation, and green energy, has led to substantial research into the turnover of gas-phase molecules such as carbon dioxide, oxygen, and hydrogen. For gas-involved heterogeneous reactions, a “g
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November 30, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Included in our collection on Zeolite Catalysis...

"Confinement effects on molecular diffusion in zeolites: mechanisms and perspectives" by Lei Zhao, Jiamin Yuan, Youdong Xing, Ji Qi, Peng Peng, Zhiqiang Liu and Anmin Zheng

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Confinement effects on molecular diffusion in zeolites: mechanisms and perspectives
Zeolites exemplify a quintessential class of confined systems, where well-defined molecular-scale channels impose precise spatial constraints on guest species, profoundly altering their diffusion behavior and catalytic properties. This review systematically examines confinement effects on molecular diffusion in zeo
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November 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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From our 2025 #PioneeringInvestigators collection...

"Catalytic redox-neutral carboxylation with CO2" by Si-Shun Yan, Tian-Yu Gao, Yi Liu, Yi-Fei Chen, Jun-Ze Zuo, Qin-Fang Zhang, Lei Song, Wei Zhang, Jian-Heng Ye and Da-Gang Yu

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Catalytic redox-neutral carboxylation with CO2
CO2 is an attractive C1 building block for the construction of valuable chemicals from the standpoint of global sustainability. Recent years have witnessed the rapid development of diverse catalytic CO2 fixations into organic compounds. Among various transformations, the synthesis of carboxylic acids with CO2 throu
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November 28, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Don't miss the latest #OpenAccess review by Jia Li, Hai-Hao Han, Xiao-Peng He, Simon E. Lewis, Hanafy M. Ismail, Tony D. James, & co!

"Twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT) based fluorescent probes and imaging agents"

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Twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT) based fluorescent probes and imaging agents
Twisted Intramolecular charge transfer (TICT)-based fluorescent probes are crucial in chemical sensing due to their sensitivity and specificity. These probes undergo conformational changes upon interacting with target analytes, resulting in measurable fluorescence responses. Their environment-dependent emission cha
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November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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From our collection on Halide Perovskites!

"Layered tin halide perovskites in photovoltaics" by Mengqiong Zhu, Bhumika Chaudhary, Anamika Mishra, Michael Saliba and Jovana V. Milić

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Layered tin halide perovskites in photovoltaics
Tin-based halide perovskites are emerging as promising alternatives to traditional lead-based perovskites due to their lower bandgaps, decreased toxicity, and comparable chemical properties. These materials offer unique structural and functional benefits for optoelectronic applications and photovoltaics, particular
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November 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Interested in green chemical synthesis?

Check out this 2 part Review by Gianvito Vile & co.

"Towards greener-by-design fine chemicals. Part 1: synthetic frontiers" 👉
Towards greener-by-design fine chemicals. Part 1: synthetic frontiers
In the face of intensifying market needs and mounting environmental pressures, the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors must revisit core aspects of process design. This review proposes a forward-looking framework for “greener-by-design” manufacturing, emphasizing the integration of sustainability from the earli
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November 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Don't miss "Chemical tools for discriminating single nucleotide variants: from design principles to clinical applications" by Dan Huang, Yao Liu, Guan Alex Wang, Sitong Lv, Yun Tan and Feng Li

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Chemical tools for discriminating single nucleotide variants: from design principles to clinical applications
Small variations in nucleic acids, such as single-nucleotide variants (SNVs), can have a profound phenotypic impact and are essential and often confirmatory biomarkers for disease diagnosis. Because of the subtle structural and energetic difference between an SNV and its wild-type (WT) counterpart, accurate discrim
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November 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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"Hydrogen-bonded π-conjugated supramolecular polymers" by Pedro Ximenis, Daniel Martínez, Llorenç Rubert and Bartolome Soberats

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Hydrogen-bonded π-conjugated supramolecular polymers
The self-assembly of π-conjugated molecules offers a promising route for designing advanced functional materials with tailored optical and electronic properties. Owing to their nature, organic π-conjugated scaffolds spontaneously assemble by π–π stacking, while the introduction of hydrogen-bonding (H-bonding) inter
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November 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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"Chemiresistive gas sensors for intelligent sensing: design strategies, emerging applications and future challenges" by Chencheng Hu, Wei Zhang, Jiaqi Yang, Yuehan Pei, Xiaoyi Tan, Biao Dong, Hongwei Song and Lin Xu

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Chemiresistive gas sensors for intelligent sensing: design strategies, emerging applications and future challenges
Intelligent chemiresistive gas sensing platforms are emerging as pivotal technologies for addressing global challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and public health crises. As core components of modern sensing systems, these platforms demonstrate immense potential in environmental monitoring, industrial s
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November 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM