RSC Mechanochemistry Blog

“I’m thrilled to be joining the inaugural advisory board of RSC Mechanochemistry. The combination of the prestigious heritage of the Royal Society of Chemistry as a publisher and the visionary leadership of distinguished scientists as editors strongly motivated me to get involved with the journal. It is an honor to be associated with it. Researchers should consider publishing their work in RSC Mechanochemistry for the same reasons. RSC as a publishing powerhouse and dedicated scientists as editors are together committed to publishing high level papers and enhancing them so that they stand out.”

Daria Boffito, Polytechnique Montreal, Canada

“I have been active in the field of mechanochemistry for a very long time. I started my research career in the 1980s and I am still active. I belong to the Siberian research school on mechanochemistry that has been founded by my father, Professor Vladimir Boldyrev, who was also the founding President of the International Mechanochemical Association under IUPAC in 1988. It is always a benefit to publish one’s work in journal where it will be read and evaluated by experts in the field. It is an additional benefit when the journal at the same time attracts experts from different fields and a very broad audience. RSC Mechanochemistry is exactly such a journal. I am confident that it will become a very high-impact journal in a short time.”

Elena Boldyreva, Boreskov Institute of Catalysis, Russian Federation

“The community of mechanochemists was in great need of a forum where results and ideas in this burgeoning field can be shared. I am happy to be able to contribute to promoting the journal. By publishing in RSC Mechanochemistry the authors are sure to reach the rapidly growing community of researchers interested in more sustainable and/or alternative methods to advance chemistry. The RSC knows how to promote good science and the importance of a speedy and reliable reviewing process.”

Dario Braga, University of Bologna, Italy

“This is very exciting opportunity for me to be involved in the emerging field of mechanochemistry, understand new directions, and see new ideas evolve through the publication process. I also believe that there is a pressing need for a mechanochemistry journal to set standards for a field that has researchers entering from all different backgrounds, and in doing so, help catapult forward this important area of research. I think that RSC Mechanochemistry will give visibility and credibility to researchers working in the field. To have a paper published in RSC Mechanochemistry will mean that it has been reviewed by experts in the field and that an important contribution has been made.”

Adam Braunschweig, City University of New York, USA

“It’s an exciting time for the science of mechanochemistry and still much to do to understand the full potential and opportunities that this age-old technique offers. The new journal will help to provide a central platform to develop and explore this promising science.”

Duncan Browne, University College London, UK

“I’m excited and honored to part of the Advisory Board of this brand-new journal. Mechanochemistry is undergoing a renaissance, driven both by new discoveries and research tools, and by the urgency to transform chemical processes to sustainable approaches, where mechanochemistry is showing tremendous promise. I’m particularly energized by the potential for impact by publishing interdisciplinary work, where people from different disciplines – chemistry, mechanics, physics, and engineering – combine their knowledge to make breakthroughs that are not possible by working alone. RSC Mechanochemistry is a place for those discoveries to be presented.”

Robert Carpick, University of Pennsylvania, USA

“I’m happy to support the great editorial team as they build RSC Mechanochemistry into a leading venue for this vibrant field.”

Stephen Craig, Duke University, USA

“RSC Mechanochemistry provides a monumental step forward in the field, contributing to the narrative of innovation and pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration. This journal is an exciting platform to publish the latest advancements in the area of mechanochemistry.”

Deborah Crawford, University of Birmingham, UK

“I am so fascinated about the fact that we can make new crystals by breaking old crystals. Mechanochemistry is an exciting technology with endless applications, intriguing fundamentals, and a welcoming community -now with its own high-quality journal supported by the RSC. Exciting times!”

Aurora Cruz-Cabeza, Durham University, UK

“It’s great to see a journal dedicated to mechanochemistry and I personally look forward to following developments in theory and modelling in this area. Authors will know that publishing their work in RSC Mechanochemistry will reach the relevant community of readers to ensure that their work has impact.”

Graeme Day, University of Southampton, UK

“Mechanochemistry is a thriving and diverse research field and I expect RSC Mechanochemistry to be the venue of choice for the global mechanochemistry community.”

Guillaume De Bo, University of Manchester, UK

“As an advocate for the integration of molecular simulations in mechanochemistry, I am eager to contribute to RSC Mechanochemistry‘s mission. The field of computational physical chemistry is crucial for unveiling the mechanistic details and predicting the outcomes of mechanochemical reactions. This journal offers an exciting interdisciplinary platform for a comprehensive exploration of chemical reactivity under mechanical stress.”

Mario Del Pópolo, CONICET & National University of Cuyo, Argentina

“Understanding that solid materials are viable reactants that just need a push or a crush is something that is changing the thinking of chemists about synthesis. It pleases me to be able to contribute to the development of mechanochemistry and the dedicated journal that can become a reference point for experienced mechanochemists seeking the latest developments as well as newcomers trying to grasp the state of the art.”

Ivan Halasz, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Croatia

“A framework for coordinating mechanochemical research and developments has emerged in RSC Mechanochemistry. Rather than trying to decide what “audience” will be reached by publishing in a more specialized journal—organic, inorganic, materials, or other, RSC Mechanochemistry offers a platform where everyone interested in mechanochemical transformations will see it. It’s a journal designed to reflect the vibrancy of this rapidly evolving field.”

Timothy Hanusa, Vanderbilt University, USA

RSC Mechanochemistry uniquely represents a coronation of one of the most vibrant subfields of modern chemistry. The multidisciplinary research published in this peer-reviewed journal will profoundly impact on the entire lifecycle of many specialty chemicals, starting from the innovative synthesis of unique molecules, optimisation of their physicochemical desirable properties and industrial production; everything naturally conciliated with ecological sustainability, health safety and environmental protection.”

Dritan Hasa, University of Trieste, Italy

“The evolution of past RSC initiatives into renowned scientific journals has intrigued me. For me, this represents an invaluable opportunity to help craft a dynamic platform for researchers working on diverse areas of mechanochemistry to share their discoveries.”

José Hernández, Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia

“Mechanochemistry’s time has come – as a recognisable scientific discipline that can help to create a more sustainable future. This journal is unique in being devoted to mechanochemistry in its various forms, and will be at the forefront of the area at this exciting time.”

Stuart James, Queen’s University Belfast, UK

“This is the right place for mechanochemists to publish alongside world-leading colleagues and to further advance their research findings.”

Jeung Gon Kim, Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea

“In his Bakerian lecture in 1862, H. C. Sorby addressed “mechanical force had been resolved into chemical action in the same way as, under other circumstances, it may be resolved into heat, electricity, or any other modification of force.”[1] He argued that if mechanical force can be produced by chemical action, the converse should be possible. Since then, efforts to understand how mechanical forces facilitate chemical reactions and utilize such mechanisms for synthesis of new materials or better synthesis of existing materials have grown into an important subfield of chemistry. RSC Mechanochemistry provides the main forum for scientists and engineers to advance fundamental knowledge and discover new potentials.”
[1] Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Vol. 12, pp. 538-550 (1862 – 1863)

Seong Kim, The Pennsylvania State University, USA

“Mechanochemistry is an ancient discipline whose surface has barely been scratched. Recently, applications of mechanochemistry in many fields have been developing, but there is still a long way to go to understand this science at the molecular level, to be able to implement reactions optimally, and popularize its use in research laboratories and production facilities. RSC Mechanochemistry is the ideal forum for sharing various viewpoints on the subject and for bringing together the wide-ranging expertise of many chemists to contribute to this field.”

Frédéric Lamaty, Institute of Biomolecules Max Mousseron, France

“Mechanochemistry is a rapidly growing field, which brings together scientists of very different backgrounds, including synthetic chemists, spectroscopists, mechanical engineers, and computational modelling experts. Being able to publish both fundamental and more applied research in this field in a dedicated journal like RSC Mechanochemistry should help increase the visibility of some of the most recent investigations, and also favour the emergence of new interdisciplinary research.”

Danielle Laurencin, CNRS Montpellier, France

“Mechanochemistry provides a unique route to access otherwise impossible chemistry, not to mention its sustainability merits. I totally enjoyed the mechanochemistry community, which is extremely diverse, inclusive and encouraging. RSC Mechanochemistry is the first, and so far the only, dedicated mechanochemistry journal. I’d like to serve the community and help to boost the community by serving the Advisory Board. Maybe the top benefit is impact, not only in the mechanochemistry community, but reaching out to the wider communities. This is perfect reflected by our Editorial team members: we are inorganic, organic, physical and polymer chemists, but we are also all mechanochemists. It’s the only dedicated mechanochemistry journal, and its launch in early 2023 has attracted immense interest from the wider chemistry research community. This will ensure the impact of the journal—which is the top consideration when choosing a place to publish. And the journal is backed by the top-tier business-standard RSC Publishing services, such as initial assessment, peer-reviewing and Open-Access.”

Erli Lu, University of Newcastle, UK

“Mechanochemistry has demonstrated its efficacy in producing numerous new materials; however, the methods involved in this process remain somewhat unclear and are occasionally reliant on trial and error. I regard RSC Mechanochemistry as a secure and inspiring platform (journal) for exchanging ideas, seeking support, and receiving constructive suggestions aimed at elucidating the intricacies of the grinding process. I believe that publishing in this journal allows strengthening the sense of belonging to the community, and for young researchers, it can be a good stepping stone.”

Lucia Maini, University of Bologna, Italy

“The launch of RSC Mechanochemistry is an exciting time for the field, providing the first dedicated home for the research being done by the diverse and rapidly growing global community. By publishing research in this journal, colleagues can be certain to reach across the wide-reaching community, and I am delighted to be a part of shaping the journal as it grows to reflect the exceptional work being done in all areas of mechanochemistry.”

Adam Michalchuk, University of Birmingham, UK

“Mechanochemistry is such an exciting research field to explore at the moment. It forces us to rethink how we understand reactivity, activation energy and equilibrium. This journal will be a fantastic place where we can have these new conversations, I’m so excited to be part of it!”

Audrey Moores, McGill University, Canada

“I have been working in the field of pharmaceutical mechanochemistry for over 15 years now. I am a passionate advocate of green chemistry in industrial applications and I am confident that mechanochemistry is going to be a big part of our green transition in the next decade. I am very excited to be a part of this new journal in mechanochemistry and I hope we can bring our community of mechanochemists together with this journal.”

Karthik Nagapudi, Genentech Inc., USA

“The launch of RSC Mechanochemistry captures the excitement and potential of this rapidly growing discipline and affords a unique opportunity to showcase the diversity, creativity, and impact of the field.”

Maxwell Robb, California Institute of Technology, USA

“Mechanochemistry is highly interesting both from a fundamental science perspective, since many basic questions are still not answered, and an application point of view, since mechanochemical processes will become industrially more important in the conversion to more sustainable production. RSC Mechanochemistry will cover both – and other aspects – which is the reason why I was so interested to become closer involved with the journal.”

Ferdi Schüth, Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Germany

“I am very pleased and honored to have the opportunity to serve for RSC Mechanochemistry. The field of mechanochemistry, in addition to its fascinating history, promises exciting original and innovative results in the future that can be published in the specialized journal under the umbrella of the leading scientific society. I hope that RSC Mechanochemistry will provide a comprehensive platform for mechanochemistry in a way that captures its breadth, realized impact and vast potential.”

Vladimir Šepelák, Karlsruhe Institute for Technology, Germany

“As the first pioneering journal in the field of mechanochemistry, RSC Mechanochemistry offers an attractive platform for scholars engaged in mechanochemistry research to communicate and publish innovative work.”

Weike Su, Zhejiang University of Technology, China

“Mechanochemistry is literally at the chemical frontier, providing hope for new reaction mechanisms and new options for green chemistry.”

John Warner, Technology Greenhouse, LLC, USA

“In recent years, the field of mechanochemistry has become increasingly important for the “green” synthesis and modification of materials. It was therefore time to launch a dedicated journal. A special journal will make it much easier for the community to get an overview of ongoing activities in the field of mechanochemistry.”

Claudia Weidenthaler, Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Germany