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Women scientists continue to make important contributions to  Industrial Chemistry & Materials (ICM). We’re delight to share the collection highlights selected articles led by female researchers, covering a range of frontier topics including photocatalytic hydrogen production, alkaline water electrolysis, CO₂ capture and methanation, electronic chemical materials, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), and more.

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	Dulce M. Morales University of Groningen, The Netherlands Electrooxidation of alcohols under the operating conditions of industrial alkaline water electrolysis Ind. Chem. Mater., 2026, 4, 7-32. https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00071H
	Katherine MacArthur Ernst Ruska-Centre for Microscopy and Spectroscopy with Electrons, Germany Carbon-supported Ni nanoparticles in CO2 methanation: Role of a superficial NiO shell observed by in situ TEM Ind. Chem. Mater., 2026, https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00033E
	Yi Li Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, CAS, China Lithographic performances of aryl sulfonate ester-modified polystyrenes as nonchemically amplified resists Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, 3, 553-566. https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00046G
	Jianhua Zhang Shanghai University, China Naphthalimide-based nonionic sulfonate photoacid generators: Structure–property relationship and sub-30 nm resolution lithography Ind. Chem. Mater., 2026, https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00286A
	Ying Zhang University of Science and Technology of China, China A guideline to optimizing the performance of V2O5–MoO3/TiO2 catalysts for low-temperature SCR denitrification in industrial application Ind. Chem. Mater., 2026,  https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00055F
	Paniz Izadi Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Germany Scaling up electrochemical CO2 reduction to formate through comparative reactor analysis Ind. Chem. Mater., 2026, https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00056D
	Ruixia Liu Institute of Process Engineering, CAS, China Ionic liquids: A pitocin for next-generation electronic information materials? Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, 3, 509-534. https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00098J Tuning the band gap energy of CuxInyS for superior photothermocatalytic CO2 conversion to C2H4 Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, 3, 440-451. https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00015G
	Eunjoo Jang Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea Silicalite-1 zeolite encapsulated Cu–ZnO nanoparticles for selective CO2 hydrogenation to oxygenates Ind. Chem. Mater., 2026, https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00166H
	Meirong Huang Tongji University, China Iron vacancy accelerates biogas slurry-derived Fe3O4/mesoporous carbon for water purification Ind. Chem. Mater., 2026, https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00117J
	Anna Kubacka Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry, Spain Single-atom magnesium promoter to boost solar-driven hydrogen photoproduction Ind. Chem. Mater., 2026, https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00219B
	Alma Capa Energy & Material Transition, TNO, The Netherlands Sorption-enhanced DME synthesis provides high flexibility: evidence from modelling four industrial use cases Ind. Chem. Mater., 2026, https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00045A

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We are pleased to present the Top 10 Most-Viewed Articles on LinkedIn from Industrial Chemistry & Materials (ICM), selected based on impression data from the journal’s official posts. This collection highlights the studies that achieved the highest visibility and engagement from our global readership. The featured topics span CO2 capture and conversion, water electrolysis for hydrogen production, EUV photoresists, alcohol electrooxidation, electrocatalysts, and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs).

Browse the featured papers below:

	Scaling up electrochemical CO2 reduction to formate through comparative reactor analysis Paniz Izadi* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2026, DOI: 10.1039/D5IM00056D. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00056D
	Kinetic advantages of microwave activation in the dry reforming of methane: insights gained by SSITKA Tatsuya Hamashima, Atsushi Urakawa* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2026, DOI: 10.1039/D5IM00050E. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00050E
	Continuous direct air capture and conversion tandem system applicable to a wide range of CO2 concentrations Shinta Miyazaki, Akihiko Anzai,* Ken-ichi Shimizu* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2026, 4, 118-130. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00028A
	Unlocking the potential of chemical-assisted water electrolysis for green hydrogen production Jiwoo Lee, Ho Won Jang* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, 3, 277-310. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00163J
	Hybrid alkyl-ligand tin-oxo clusters for enhanced lithographic patterning performance via intramolecular interactions Hao Chen, Jialong Zhang,* Pengzhong Chen,* Xiaojun Peng* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, 3, 543-552. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00058K
	Electrooxidation of alcohols under the operating conditions of industrial alkaline water electrolysis Floris van Lieshout, Dulce M. Morales* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2026, 4, 7-32. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00071H
	Amorphous nanostructured Ni–Fe oxide as a notably active and low-cost oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalyst for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis Lorenzo Mirizzi, Roberto Nisticò,* Carlo Santoro* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, 3, 485-497. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00008D
	Soft porous crystals: flexible MOFs as a new class of adaptive materials Jiahui Guo, Ken-ichi Otake,* Ming-Shui Yao,* Susumu Kitagawa* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, 3, 651-680. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00067J
	Amine-dependent CO2 sorption on amine-impregnated Mg2(dobpdc) MOF under humid conditions MinGyu Song, Ryan P. Lively,* Christopher W. Jones* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2026, 4, 52-64. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00002E
	Imidazolium ligand-modified Cu2O catalysts for enhancing C2+ selectivity in CO2 electroreduction via local *CO enrichment Rongzhen Chen, Yuhang Li* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, 3, 431-439. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00052A

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On 3 August 2025, the Industrial Chemistry & Materials (ICM) PhD Forum was held in Yangzhou, China, as part of the 4th National Youth Forum on Energy Chemistry (Chinese Chemical Society). The forum was organized by ICM Editorial Office and chaired by Prof. Jieshan Qiu from Beijing University of Chemical Technology, with esteemed expert commentators including Prof. Jinkui Feng (Shandong University), Prof. Qilong Zhu (Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, CAS), Prof. Chao Lai (Jiangsu Normal University) and Prof. Qing Zhao (Nankai University).

The forum brought together 15 exceptional postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates from chemical engineering and materials science. These young scholars were selected through a rigorous process combining expert recommendations and self-nominations, ensuring a diverse and high-quality lineup of speakers. Each participant delivered insightful oral presentations, highlighting cutting-edge advancements of their disciplines. After each presentation, the four expert commentators provided insightful feedback, engaged in discussions, and offered valuable research suggestions. The presenters greatly benefited from this exchange, which aligns perfectly with ICM’s mission—creating a premier platform for academic dialogue and collaboration.

List of Oral Presentations:

ICM is dedicated to fostering the growth of young scholars and providing a world-class platform for academic exchange. Through initiatives like this PhD Forum, ICM aims to bridge the gap between emerging talents and established experts, encouraging collaborative efforts and furthering the development of scientific research in industrial chemistry and materials science.