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Editor’s Choice collection: Ryan Richards

17 Apr 2025
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Professor Ryan Richards (Colorado School of Mines & NREL, USA) Associate Editor for RSC Applied Interfaces is delighted to share with you some of his top research highlights published in the journal so far.

 

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Loosely based on a catalysis theme, here are a selection of the papers he has chosen:

 

Exploring the influence of mesoporosity in hard carbon-templated hierarchical SAPO-5 for ethanol dehydration

Matthew E. Potter, Evangeline B. McShane, Nienke L. Visser, Johannes D. Meeldijk, Lisa J. Allen, Stephen M. King, Marina Carravetta, Petra E. de Jongh, Bart D. Vandegehuchte and Robert Raja

 

 

Evaluating the electronic structure and stability of epitaxially grown Sr-doped LaFeO3 perovskite alkaline O2 evolution model electrocatalysts

Chuanmu Tian, Clément Maheu, Xiaochun Huang, Freddy E. Oropeza, Márton Major, Joachim Brötz, Marcus Einert, Wolfgang Donner, Kelvin Hongliang Zhang and Jan P. Hofmann

 

Reaction intermediates recognized by in situ FTIR spectroscopy in CO2 hydrogenation over the Cu/ZnO/SPP-zeolite catalyst

Xiaolong Liu, Guangying Fu, Qiaolin Lang, Ruiqin Ding, Qiangsheng Guo, Ke Liang, Shuman Gao, Xiaobo Yang and Bing Yu

 

 

 

 

Ryan also shared a video earlier this year discussing a paper by Liyong Ding and Juncheng Hu et al on the construction of a hierarchical heterojunction for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution:

 

Find out more about Ryan Richards

Ryan M. Richards is a Professor of Chemistry and Materials Science at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) and holds a joint appointment at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) both in Golden, Colorado USA. Additionally, Prof. Richards is the Mines lead for the Mines/NREL Nexus which coordinates, facilitates and promotes all joint activities and appointments. Prof. Richards received his BS from Michigan State University, MS from Central Michigan University and PhD from Kansas State University. During his PhD studies, he was a visiting scientist at the Boreskov Institute of Catalysis in Novosibirsk, Russia. From 2000-2002 he was a Max Planck Fellow at the Max Planck Institute für Kohlenforschung in Mülheim, Germany. In 2002 Ryan joined the International University of Bremen (now Constructor University) then joined Mines in 2007. Prof. Richards has received numerous awards throughout his career including being selected as a Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Mines Faculty Senate Distinguished Lecturer, ACS Nanoscience Chair and ACS International Affairs Committee (ACS liaison to Nigeria and South Africa). Prof. Richards was accepted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in November 2023.

Research in the Richards group is focused on new synthetic methods to control the size, shape and composition of nanoscale materials and apply them in systems integral to alternative energy technologies, pharmaceuticals, biomass upgrading, batteries, and environmental remediation.

 

Discover some of Ryan’s research published in RSC journals:

Light-driven interfaces for PFAS detection and destruction

Frank R. A. Schrama, Scott E. Massimi, Michael R. Dooley, Brian G. Trewyn, Shubham Vyas and Ryan M. Richards

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2024, 1, 833-845. DOI: 10.1039/D4LF00171K

 

A microwave assisted ionic liquid route to prepare bivalent Mn5O8 nanoplates for 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation

Lifang Chen, Ting Zhang, Hongye Cheng, Ryan M. Richards and Zhiwen Qi

Nanoscale, 2020, 12, 17902-17914. DOI: 10.1039/D0NR04738D

 

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Editor’s Choice collection: Jianbin Huang

17 Apr 2025
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Professor Jianbin Huang (Peking University, China) Associate Editor for RSC Applied Interfaces is delighted to share with you some of his top research highlights published in the journal so far.

 

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Loosely connected to his soft materials expertise, here are a selection of the papers he has chosen:

 

A multifunctional organogel for constructing artificial light harvesting systems with excellent energy transfer efficiency

Xinxian Ma, Jiahong Tang, Tianqi Ren, Jiali Zhang, Yuehua Liang, Jiuzhi Wei and Enke Feng

 

 

 

 

Investigation into the adhesion properties of PFAS on model surfaces

Jack Welchert, McKenna Dunmyer, Lynn Carroll, Irbis Martinez, Trisha J. Lane, Daniel A. Bellido-Aguilar, Suchol Savagatrup and Vasiliki Karanikola

 

 

Enhancement of replacement lithography by combination of photocleavable groups with ultrashort thiolates

Christian Fischer, Florian Born and Andreas Terfort

 

 

 

Jianbin also shared a video earlier this year discussing a paper by Yaxun Fan and Yilin Wang et al. on surfactant mixed systems:

 

Find out more about Jianbin Huang

Jianbin Huang is a Professor and Chief of surfactant and colloid research and development at Peking University. He is interested in the physical chemistry of surfactants, especially in mixed surfactant systems. His group mainly focuses on molecular organized assemblies in aqueous solutions, such as vesicles or micelles, and the formation, molecular structures and phase behaviours of amphiphilic systems. Professor Huang has published over 180 articles in international and Chinese academic journals.

 

Discover some of Jianbin’s research published in RSC journals:

Cyclodextrin-catalyzed self-assembly of a coordinating fluorescent molecule into microflowers

Ting Gu, Jianbin Huang and Yun Yan

Soft Matter, 2022, 18, 4372-4377. DOI: 10.1039/ D2SM00462C

 

White emission thin films based on rationally designed supramolecular coordination polymers

Jinghui Yang, Yun Yan, Yonghai Hui and Jianbin Huang

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2017, 5, 5083-5089. DOI: 10.1039/ C7TC01429E

 

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Celebrating Women in Chemistry Conference and Careers Event at University of Nottingham

25 Mar 2025
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On 7 March, in celebration of International Women’s Day, the 2025 ‘Celebrating Women in Chemistry Conference and Careers Event’ was held at the Trent Building in the University Park Campus of University of Nottingham.

Committee and Event History

Group photo of the Women in STEM Group at the University of Nottingham.Originally founded by three PhD students, the Women in STEM Group at the University of Nottingham now consists of eleven members and its annual event has developed into a large celebration of women in STEM, with over 150 attendees attending its latest instalment.

This year’s event featured a diverse range of activities, including talks on inclusion and diversity, career insights, a discussion panel and multiple opportunities to network with fellow researchers and invited companies.

TalksPhoto of speaker Dara O'Brien.

Dara O’Brien, one of the event’s co-founders,  delivered the welcome remarks, and shared further insight into the event’s purpose: bringing together the scientific community to celebrate women in STEM. The Breaking the Barriers report, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, served as one of the key motivations for organizing this event.

Photo of speaker Andy Nortcliffe giving Introduction to Allyship.

Andy Nortcliffe gave an introduction to allyship, outlining practical ways individuals can become effective and active allies across STEM, helping to foster a diverse and inclusive STEM environment.

Photo of career talk by Laura Mason.

Throughout the event, seven speakers (see full line-up here) shared their career journeys as women in STEM. A diverse range of careers across various industries—including academia, industry, patent law and consumer goods development—were showcased, highlighting the endless possibilities for women in science. Speakers also shared personal experiences, discussing the challenges they faced, particularly as women in STEM, while emphasizing the importance of the allyship and support they’ve received along the way.

Photo of 3-minute thesis talk.

PhD students, regardless of gender, were given the opportunity to present their research at the event in the style of a 3-minute thesis competition. Big congratulations to the prize winners Celia Rocton and Alexandra Brochoire.

Photo of poster stalls.

Alongside this, PhDs and postdocs presented posters of their research in a poster competition, with prizes awarded to Jasmina Silmemaj, Neda Jeddi, Isabel Wood.

Photo of Panel discussion, from left to right: Charlotte Crowhurst, Dara O'Brien, Anabel Lanterna, Mickella Dawkins.

A highlight of the event was a panel discussion featuring four of the speakers (from left to right: Charlotte Crowhurst, Dara O’Brien, Anabel Lanterna, Mickella Dawkins). The audience were invited to submit real-time questions, and panel experts offered their insight and advice on these issues of interest. This led to in-depth discussion about work-life balance, challenges of women in STEM (and career progression), imposter syndrome and more.

Career stalls and networking

Photo of stalls.

Throughout the event, during lunch and break sessions, delegates were able to network with various companies and find out about career opportunities.

Photo of RSC stand.

The Royal Society of Chemistry was proudly represented at this event, offering resources on inclusion and diversity. At our stand, attendees  had the opportunity to learn more about our efforts to promote access to and inclusion in the chemical sciences. We also provided information on academic journals, publishing career opportunities, and the latest research in chemistry, further supporting the growth and advancement of individuals in STEM.

Outlook

This fully inclusive event provided a supportive environment for young researchers, fostering stimulating debate on gender equality and diversity within the scientific community, while celebrating the outstanding science being conducted at the University of Nottingham, by its alumni, and beyond.

We’d like to extend our thanks to the event organizers for inviting us to this wonderful occasion. Events like these play a crucial role in creating a sense of belonging in the chemical sciences. We hope that you have enjoyed reading about this impactful conference.

 

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Hear from our authors: Inbar Anconina and Diana Golodnitsky

21 Mar 2025
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RSC Applied Interfaces publishes interdisciplinary work with an applied focus, which can be read for free here. To celebrate the excellent articles that have been published so far in our journal, we asked some of our authors to discuss their work in more detail.

In this post, we hear from Inbar Anconina and Diana Golodnitsky at Tel Aviv University, Israel, as they discuss their recently published article entitled ‘Electrophoretically deposited artificial cathode electrolyte interphase for improved performance of NMC622 at high voltage operation’.

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Electrophoretically deposited artificial cathode electrolyte interphase for improved performance of NMC622 at high voltage operation
Inbar Anconina and Diana Golodnitsky
RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2025, 2, 261-278. DOI: 10.1039/D4LF00319E

 

 

 

 

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Hear from our author: Raz Jelinek

19 Mar 2025
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RSC Applied Interfaces publishes interdisciplinary work with an applied focus, which can be read for free here. To celebrate the excellent articles that have been published so far in our journal, we asked some of our authors to discuss their work in more detail.

In this post, we hear from Professor Raz Jelinek at Ben Gurion University of the Negev, as they discuss their recently published article entitled ‘High-performance functionalized anthracene organic supercapacitors‘.

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Hear from our authors: Ranjana Venugopal

06 Mar 2025
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RSC Applied Interfaces publishes interdisciplinary work with an applied focus, which can be read for free here. To celebrate the excellent articles that have been published so far in our journal, we asked some of our authors to discuss their work in more detail.

In this post, we hear from Ranjana Venugopal at CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), India, as they discuss their recently published article entitled ‘Electrochromic properties of MnO2/WO3 bilayered electrodes for enhanced charge storage and superior stability’.

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Hear from our authors: Monalisa Mukherjee, Radhika Chaurasia and Omnarayan Agrawal

18 Feb 2025
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RSC Applied Interfaces publishes interdisciplinary work with an applied focus, which can be read for free here. To celebrate the excellent articles that have been published so far in our journal, we asked some of our authors to discuss their work in more detail.

In this post, we hear from Monalisa Mukherjee, Radhika Chaurasia and Omnarayan Agrawal at Amity University, India, as they discuss their recently published article entitled Propene-bridged cyanurate tetramers decorated on carbon nanosheets with antibacterial activity: insights from molecular modeling and in vitro studies.

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Hear from our authors: Zhilu Liu, Wei Li and Song Li

17 Feb 2025
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RSC Applied Interfaces publishes interdisciplinary work with an applied focus, which can be read for free here. To celebrate the excellent articles that have been published so far in our journal, we asked some of our authors to discuss their work in more detail.

In this post, we hear from the research team led by Associate Professor Song Li from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, as they provide insight into their recently published article entitled High-efficiency prediction of water adsorption performance of porous adsorbents by lattice grand canonical Monte Carlo molecular simulation.

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GA for article D4LF00354C.High-efficiency prediction of water adsorption performance of porous adsorbents by lattice grand canonical Monte Carlo molecular simulation
Zhilu Liu, Wei Li and Song Li

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2025, 2, 230-242, DOI: 10.1039/D4LF00354C

 

 

 

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Hear from our authors: Stefano L. Oscurato and I Komang Januariyasa

09 Jan 2025
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RSC Applied Interfaces publishes interdisciplinary work with an applied focus, which can be read for free here. To celebrate the excellent articles that have been published so far in our journal, we asked some of our authors to discuss their work in more detail.

In this post, we hear from Professor Oscurato and PhD student I Komang Januariyasa at University of Naples “Federico II” , as they discuss their recently published article entitled ‘Molding three-dimensional azopolymer microstructures with holographically structured light‘.

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Introducing the ‘Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation’ ongoing collection, featuring papers from across RSC Applied Interfaces and RSC Applied Polymers

29 Nov 2024
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RSC Applied Polymers and RSC Applied Interfaces are pleased to announce the launch of a new addition to the series of themed collections in support of the Global Sustainable Development Goals initiated by the United Nations.

These collections highlight the current research taking place by scientists across the globe which demonstrates the ways in which chemical science is helping to make the world a better place.

RSC Applied Polymers and RSC Applied Interfaces are delighted to share the new collection centred around:

 Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

This SDG collection focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Articles in this collection showcase the efforts of our chemical scientists in meeting this global need, from providing innovative measures to detect and extract harmful chemicals from the worlds water sources, to developing sustainable methods in sanitation and waste management.

 

 

Don’t forget that RSC Applied Polymers and RSC Applied Interfaces are both Gold open access journals, that means all our articles are free to read, including our new Sustainable Development Goals collections! The highly applied and interdisciplinary work included in these collections serve as a perfect example of the kind of papers we would like to see more of in RSC Applied Interfaces and RSC Applied Polymers.

 

Currently working towards one of the UN global sustainability goals? Submit your manuscript to RSC Applied Polymers or RSC Applied Interfaces to have it included in this ongoing collection!

Please check the journal websites for scope and submission details.

We hope you enjoy reading from our new sustainable development goals collections.

Keep an eye out for our other Sustainable Development Goals collections.

Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing

Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy 

Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption

These collections are not curated in affiliation with the United Nations but are representative of Royal Society of Chemistry’s support for the Global Sustainability Goals initiated by the United Nations.

To find out more about the United Nations Global Sustainability Goals visit https://sdgs.un.org

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