ChemComm is publishing its 60th volume in 2024. Over the past 60 years, ChemComm has been the RSC’s most cited journal, and one of the most trusted venues for rapid publication of short communications. In our anniversary year, we recognise the important contributions ChemComm has made, and continues to make, in advancing the chemical sciences.
As part of our anniversary celebrations, we’ve brought together a collection featuring the latest research from some of our most loyal and dedicated authors. From those marking the beginning of their independent academic career by publishing their first article with us, to the rising stars and established leaders publishing in our yearly ‘Emerging Investigators’ and ‘Pioneering Investigators’ collections, this collection champions the contributions of our worldwide author community. We are proud many authors choose to support our journal by regularly publishing their best work with us. This collection also features papers from our ChemComm Emerging Investigator Lectureship winners, and our Outstanding Reviewer awardees, whose invaluable feedback has shaped our published content through the years.
To accompany the collection, we’ll be publishing interviews with contributing authors where they provide further insight into their research and reflect on their journey with ChemComm.
Check out our interview with Subhabrata Maiti (IISER Mohali, India) below!
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Subhabrata Maiti is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali. He obtained PhD degree in 2013 from Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata (supervisor: Prof. Prasanta Kumar Das). Then he moved to University of Padova, Italy to work with Prof. Leonard Prins as a postdoc. In 2017, he did another postdoctoral stint with Prof. Ayusman Sen at Pennsylvania State University (USA) before starting his independent career from October 2018. His present research focus is on exploring chemistry of complex biomolecular systems, emphasizing dynamic (bio)colloidal phoresis, (bio)catalysis and self-assembly. |
How have you seen ChemComm evolve over the years, and what aspects do you find most noteworthy?
ChemComm is the one of most attractive journals to me since I started my research career in 2008. It is the source of many important research papers including some very tutorial short review articles.
What is your favourite thing about ChemComm?
The articles are short and directly talks about the research. Easy to finish a research paper at one go.
In what ways do you think ChemComm stands out among other journals in your field?
As a reader, I feel the heritage, prestige among the chemistry community and very interesting contemporary chemistry research articles.
How would you describe the peer review process and interaction with the editorial team at ChemComm?
As an author, I like the fast response to any queries from the editors related to manuscript status as well as efficient handling. Additionally, Chemcomm is truly one of the fastest in publication time. The status can also be tracked which is a great feature of RSC publishing.
Are there ways in which the journal can further support and engage with future generations of scientists?
I think publishing peer review file as an additional supporting document will be beneficial that can really help future generation of scientists.
Could you provide a brief summary of your recent ChemComm publication?
The present ChemComm publication first time reported a single general strategy (using catalysis) involved for both interfacial biomolecular and molecular interfacial nanoarchitectonics. The strategy is can be either substrate-induced enzymatic cascade catalysis or co-operative catalysis. In a synthetic o/w droplet interface, we demonstrated molecular and biomolecular nanoarchitectonics in response to the substrate of catalytic surfactant and cascade enzyme, respectively. It will be important in the design of artificial metabolon-related study for applications in biosensing, catalysis.
In your opinion, what are the next steps or potential areas of research that could build upon the findings in this paper?
This work will pave the way for designing of environment-responsive heterogeneous droplet-based dynamic and active matter. We believe it can be a gateway in devising active vesicular systems with autonomous formation of heterogeneous membrane alike plasma membrane in cells.
Be sure to read Subhabrata’s article, “Substrate-induced assembly of cascade enzymes and catalytic surfactants: nanoarchitectonics at the oil-in-water droplet interface” to learn more!
