‘HOT’ PCCP Communication
In this exciting PCCP Communication dispersion-corrected solid-state density functional theory provides new insights for elucidation of complex organic crystal structures.
Read the ‘HOT’ article now:
Revealing the true crystal structure of L-phenylalanine using solid-state density functional theory
Matthew D. King, Thomas N. Blanton and Timothy M. Korter
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2012, DOI: 10.1039/C1CP22831E
The deadline is now approaching for submissions to the high-profile PCCP themed collection on “Interfaces with Ionic Liquids“, with Guest Editor Frank Endres.
Submission Deadline : 30 November 2011
This will be the official themed issue of the international Bunsentagung 2012 meeting on the theme of “Ionic Liquids” organised by the Deutsche Bunsen-Gesellschaft which takes place from 17-19 May 2012 in Leipzig, Germany. We will be freely distributing the printed themed issue at this meeting, maximising the visibility and profile of all published papers.
We invite you to submit a high quality manuscript of original, unpublished research with a focus on the interfaces of ionic liquids with gas/vacuum, solid surfaces and other liquids, both experimental and theoretical aspects. All submissions will be subject to rigorous peer review to meet the high standards of PCCP. Further details about PCCP can be found on our website www.rsc.org/pccp.
When you submit your article, please indicate that it is for the themed issue.
Below you can find the Top 25 most-read PCCP articles from Q3 2011.
We invite you to submit your research to PCCP today!
Top 25 most-read PCCP articles for Q3
Graphene-based electrochemical energy conversion and storage: fuel cells, supercapacitors and lithium ion batteries
Junbo Hou, Yuyan Shao, Michael W. Ellis, Robert B. Moore and Baolian Yi
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP21915D
Density functional theory for transition metals and transition metal chemistry
Christopher J. Cramer and Donald G. Truhlar
DOI: 10.1039/B907148B
Titania supported gold nanoparticles as photocatalyst
Ana Primo, Avelino Corma and Hermenegildo García
DOI: 10.1039/C0CP00917B
Characterization of nanostructured hybrid and organic solar cells by impedance spectroscopy
Francisco Fabregat-Santiago, Germà Garcia-Belmonte, Iván Mora-Seró and Juan Bisquert
DOI: 10.1039/C0CP02249G
Weak hydrogen bonds – strong effects?
W. A. Herrebout and M. A. Suhm
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP90110A
Recent progress in SERS biosensing
Kyle C. Bantz, Audrey F. Meyer, Nathan J. Wittenberg, Hyungsoon Im, Özge Kurtuluş, Si Hoon Lee, Nathan C. Lindquist, Sang-Hyun Oh and Christy L. Haynes
DOI: 10.1039/C0CP01841D
Carbon materials for supercapacitor application
Elzbieta Frackowiak
DOI: 10.1039/B618139M
Colloidal metal nanoparticles as a component of designed catalyst
Chun-Jiang Jia and Ferdi Schüth
DOI: 10.1039/C0CP02680H
Studying disorder in graphite-based systems by Raman spectroscopy
M. A. Pimenta, G. Dresselhaus, M. S. Dresselhaus, L. G. Cançado, A. Jorio and R. Saito
DOI: 10.1039/B613962K
Layer-by-layer assembly as a versatile bottom-up nanofabrication technique for exploratory research and realistic application
Katsuhiko Ariga, Jonathan P. Hill and Qingmin Ji
DOI: 10.1039/B700410A
Multiple exciton generation in nanocrystal quantum dots – controversy, current status and future prospects
David J. Binks
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP20225A
A thorough benchmark of density functional methods for general main group thermochemistry, kinetics, and noncovalent interactions
Lars Goerigk and Stefan Grimme
DOI: 10.1039/C0CP02984J
Single-file water in nanopores
Jürgen Köfinger, Gerhard Hummer and Christoph Dellago
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP21086F
Air and water stable ionic liquids in physical chemistry
Frank Endres and Sherif Zein El Abedin
DOI: 10.1039/B600519P
A multifaceted approach to hydrogen storage
Andreas Züttel et al.
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP22312G
“Union is strength”: how weak hydrogen bonds become stronger
Sonia Melandri
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP20824A
The influence of hydrogen bonding on the physical properties of ionic liquids
Koichi Fumino, Tim Peppel, Monika Geppert-Rybczyńska, Dzmitry H. Zaitsau, Jochen K. Lehmann, Sergey P. Verevkin, Martin Köckerling and Ralf Ludwig
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP20732F
High performance supercapacitors based on highly conductive nitrogen-doped graphene sheets
Yongcai Qiu, Xinfeng Zhang and Shihe Yang
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP21148J
Molecular transport in nanopores: a theoretical perspective
Suresh K. Bhatia, Mauricio Rincon Bonilla and David Nicholson
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP21166H
Hofmeister effects: interplay of hydration, nonelectrostatic potentials, and ion size
Drew F. Parsons, Mathias Boström, Pierandrea Lo Nostro and Barry W. Ninham
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP20538B
The CH/π hydrogen bond in chemistry. Conformation, supramolecules, optical resolution and interactions involving carbohydrates
Motohiro Nishio
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP20404A
Fullerene derivative acceptors for high performance polymer solar cells
Youjun He and Yongfang Li
DOI: 10.1039/C0CP01178A
Graphene and carbon nanotube composite electrodes for supercapacitors with ultra-high energy density
Qian Cheng, Jie Tang, Jun Ma, Han Zhang, Norio Shinya and Lu-Chang Qin
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP21910C
Electrocatalysis of oxygen reduction and small alcohol oxidation in alkaline media
Jacob S. Spendelow and Andrzej Wieckowski
DOI: 10.1039/B703315J
Bimetallic Pt–Au nanocatalysts electrochemically deposited on graphene and their electrocatalytic characteristics towards oxygen reduction and methanol oxidation
Yaojuan Hu, Hua Zhang, Ping Wu, Hui Zhang, Bo Zhou and Chenxin Cai
DOI: 10.1039/C0CP01998D
A story today in Chemistry World discusses how counterintuitive results in ultracold chemistry are helping to build a picture of reactions taking place in deep space.
Two different groups led by Eric Hudson at the University of California and Stefan Willitsch of the University of Basel have both shown that light can play a bigger role than expected in the nascent field of ultracold atom-ion interactions. Read more of the Chemistry World story…
Stefan Willitsch has also just co-Guest Edited a themed issue of PCCP on the physics and chemistry of cold molecules.
You can read more about highlights from the themed issue or browse its contents:
Read the highlights from physics and chemistry of cold molecules
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (PCCP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Katsuhiko Ariga and Professor Seong Keun Kim as Associate Editors of the journal.
Professor Ariga is the Director of Supermolecules Group at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan. His research covers supermolecular chemistry and surface science, including the boundaries between organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry, and materials chemistry.
Professor Kim is head of the Molecular Reaction Dynamics Laboratory at Seoul National University, Korea. He uses spectroscopic, microscopic, and computational methods to investigate a wide range of subjects from molecular physics and nanoscience to cell biology.
PCCP is committed to publishing the best research from Asia in the broad fields of physical chemistry, chemical physics and biophysical chemistry. We also have many leading Asian scientists on our international Editorial and Advisory Boards: Professors Asuka Fujii, Yasuhiro Iwasawa, Yoshiyasu Matsumoto, Zhong-Qun Tian, Li-jun Wan, Wenchuan Wang and Xueming Yang, as well as Yuan Tseh Lee on our Honorary Board.
On behalf of Professors Ariga and Kim and all our Editorial Board, we invite you to submit your best work to PCCP.
PCCP and the Royal Society of Chemistry have strong links with scientists in Asia and we now have RSC offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Toyko.
So you can see for yourself the quality of work appearing in PCCP, we have selected some recent Perspective review articles from authors all across Asia which are available to read for free for a limited period.
Operation of micro and molecular machines: a new concept with its origins in interface science
Katsuhiko Ariga, Shinsuke Ishihara, Hironori Izawa, Hong Xia and Jonathan P. Hill
DOI: 10.1039/C0CP02040K
From nanocrystal synthesis to functional nanostructure fabrication: laser ablation in liquid
P. Liu, H. Cui, C. X. Wang and G. W. Yang
DOI: 10.1039/B918759F
Understanding underlying processes in formic acid fuel cells
Sunghyun Uhm, Hye Jin Lee and Jaeyoung Lee
DOI: 10.1039/B909525J
Supramolecular nanoarchitectures for light energy conversion
Taku Hasobe
DOI: 10.1039/B910564F
Ionic liquids in surface electrochemistry
Hongtao Liu, Yang Liu and Jinghong Li
DOI: 10.1039/B921469K
Nonbonding interactions of organic halogens in biological systems: implications for drug discovery and biomolecular design
Yunxiang Lu, Yong Wang and Weiliang Zhu
DOI: 10.1039/B926326H
Static, rheological and mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites studied by computer modeling and simulation
Jun Liu, Liqun Zhang, Dapeng Cao and Wenchuan Wang
DOI: 10.1039/B913511A
Ionicity in ionic liquids: correlation with ionic structure and physicochemical properties
Kazuhide Ueno, Hiroyuki Tokuda and Masayoshi Watanabe
DOI: 10.1039/B921462N
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Nominations are now open
Our Prizes and Awards recognise achievements by individuals in advancing the chemical sciences.
Do you know someone who has made an outstanding and innovative contribution to the fields of physical or theoretical chemistry?
Physical Chemistry Prizes and Awards being presented in 2012 are:
Harrison-Meldola Memorial Prizes
Corday-Morgan Prizes
Tilden Prizes
Centenary Prizes
Interdisciplinary Prizes
Faraday Lectureship Prize
Bourke Award
Marlow Award
Chemical Dynamics Award
Surfaces and Interfaces Award
Soft Matter and Biophysical Chemistry Award
Liversidge Award
Closing date for nominations is 15 January 2012
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (PCCP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Katsuhiko Ariga as an Associate Editor of the journal.
Professor Ariga is the Director of Supermolecules Group at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan. His research covers supermolecular chemistry and surface science, including the boundaries between organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry, and materials chemistry.
PCCP is committed to publishing the best Japanese research in the broad fields of physical chemistry, chemical physics and biophysical chemistry. We have several leading Japanese scientists on our international Advisory Board: Asuka Fujii, Yasuhiro Iwasawa and Yoshiyasu Matsumoto.
So you can see for yourself the quality of work appearing in PCCP, we have selected some recent articles from authors based in Japan which are available to read for free for a limited period.
On behalf of Professor Ariga and all our Editorial Board, we invite you to submit your best work to PCCP.
The Royal Society of Chemistry has also recently opened an office in Toyko in the same building as the Chemical Society of Japan. You can read RSC CEO Dr Robert Parker’s speech from the official opening here .
Operation of micro and molecular machines: a new concept with its origins in interface science
Katsuhiko Ariga, Shinsuke Ishihara, Hironori Izawa, Hong Xia and Jonathan P. Hill
DOI: 10.1039/C0CP02040K
Supramolecular nanoarchitectures for light energy conversion
Taku Hasobe
DOI: 10.1039/B910564F
Ionicity in ionic liquids: correlation with ionic structure and physicochemical properties
Kazuhide Ueno, Hiroyuki Tokuda and Masayoshi Watanabe
DOI: 10.1039/B921462N
Design of functional ionic liquids using magneto- and luminescent-active anions
Yukihiro Yoshida and Gunzi Saito
DOI: 10.1039/B920046K
The CH/π hydrogen bond in chemistry. Conformation, supramolecules, optical resolution and interactions involving carbohydrates
Motohiro Nishio
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP20404A
Colloidal Si nanocrystals: a controlled organic–inorganic interface and its implications of color-tuning and chemical design toward sophisticated architectures
Naoto Shirahata
DOI: 10.1039/C0CP02647F
Time-dependent intermolecular interaction during protein reactions
Masahide Terazima
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP21868A
Metal-intercalated aromatic hydrocarbons: a new class of carbon-based superconductors
Yoshihiro Kubozono, Hiroki Mitamura, Xuesong Lee, Xuexia He, Yusuke Yamanari, Yosuke Takahashi, Yuta Suzuki, Yumiko Kaji, Ritsuko Eguchi, Koki Akaike, Takashi Kambe, Hideki Okamoto, Akihiko Fujiwara, Takashi Kato, Taichi Kosugi and Hideo Aoki
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP20961B
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The electronic and vibrational properties of diphenyldiacetylene and diphenylvinylacetylene are characterized under jet-cooled conditions.
Laser induced fluorescence (LIF) excitation scans and dispersed fluorescence (DFL) spectra have been recorded for two four-carbon α,ω-diphenyl systems, diphenyldiacetylene (DPDA) and trans-diphenylvinylacetylene (DPVA) as isolated molecules cooled in a supersonic expansion.
The excited states and vibronic spectroscopy of diphenyldiacetylene and diphenylvinylacetylene
Joshua A. Sebree and Timothy S. Zwier
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2012, DOI: 10.1039/C1CP22857A
Scientists in China and the UK have made tungsten oxide (WO3) nanorods using an electron beam in one minute.
The WO3 was treated with an amine “molecular knife” that cut the particles under the beam’s irradiation.
Previous ways of making these nanorods have involved harsh conditions, high reaction temperatures and elaborate routes. The rods can be used in catalysis, writing-reading-erasing memory devices and as a negative electrode in lithium ion batteries, say the researchers.
Read the ‘hot’ PCCP paper today:
Accelerated electron beam induced breakdown of commercial WO3 into nanorods in the presence of triethylamine
G Dawson, W Zhou and R Blackley
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2011, DOI: 10.1039/c1cp22596k
Faraday Discussion 152: Gold has now been published online.
Take a look at this exciting volume which covers the following themes:
In the volume you can find all the papers and exciting discussion from the conference held in Cardiff, UK, in July. These are just some of the highlights:
Role of perimeter interfaces in catalysis by gold nanoparticles
Masatake Haruta
DOI: 10.1039/C1FD00107H
A periodic DFT study of the activation of O2 by Au nanoparticles on α-Fe2O3
Kara L. Howard and David J. Willock
DOI: 10.1039/C1FD00026H
A paradigm for predicting selective oxidation on noble metals: oxidative catalytic coupling of amines and aldehydes on metallic gold
Bingjun Xu, Cynthia M. Friend and Robert J. Madix
DOI: 10.1039/C1FD00012H
Oxidative coupling of alcohols on gold: Insights from experiments and theory
Bingjun Xu and Cynthia M. Friend
DOI: 10.1039/C1FD00015B
You can purchase this volume as an individual book through our website.
