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Welcome to November’s Perspective & Review round up!

Our on-going 2023 Chemical Science Perspective & Review Collection showcases all of the Perspective and Review articles published in Chemical Science in 2023. You can find our 2022 collection here.

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Browse a selection of November’s Perspective & Reviews:

Interfacing metal organic frameworks with polymers or carbon-based materials: from simple to hierarchical porous and nanostructured composites
Khaled Dassouki, Sanchari Dasgupta, Eddy Dumas and Nathalie Steunou
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 12898-12925

Frontiers of molecular crystal structure prediction for pharmaceuticals and functional organic materials
Gregory J. O. Beran
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 13290-13312

Recent advances in electrospinning nanofiber materials for aqueous zinc ion batteries
Sinian Yang, Shunshun Zhao and Shimou Chen
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 13346-13366

Electrocatalysis with molecules and molecular assemblies within gas diffusion electrodes
Hossein Bemana, Morgan McKee and Nikolay Kornienko
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 13696-13712

Recent developments for intermolecular enantioselective amination of non-acidic C(sp³)–H bonds
Heng-Hui Li, Xuemeng Chen and Søren Kramer
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 13278-13289

Recent advances in the utilization of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) as electrode materials for supercapacitors
Shen Xu, Jinghang Wu, Xiang Wang and Qichun Zhang
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 13601-13628

Advances in CO₂ activation by frustrated Lewis pairs: from stoichiometric to catalytic reactions
Md. Nasim Khan, Yara van Ingen, Tribani Boruah, Adam McLauchlan, Thomas Wirth and Rebecca L. Melen
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 13661-13695

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Welcome to October’s Perspective & Review round up!

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Main group metal-mediated strategies for C–H and C–F bond activation and functionalisation of fluoroarenes
Neil R. Judge, Alessandra Logallo and Eva Hevia
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Strategies for chiral separation: from racemate to enantiomer
Jingchen Sui, Na Wang, Jingkang Wang, Xin Huang, Ting Wang, Lina Zhou and Hongxun Hao
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Quantum chemical calculations for reaction prediction in the development of synthetic methodologies
Hiroki Hayashi, Satoshi Maeda and Tsuyoshi Mita
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Polymeric materials for ultrasound imaging and therapy
Roman A. Barmin, MirJavad Moosavifar, Anshuman Dasgupta, Andreas Herrmann, Fabian Kiessling, Roger M. Pallares and Twan Lammers
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Rejuvenation of dearomative cycloaddition reactions via visible light energy transfer catalysis
Angshuman Palai, Pramod Rai and Biplab Maji
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Catalytic, asymmetric carbon–nitrogen bond formation using metal nitrenoids: from metal–ligand complexes via metalloporphyrins to enzymes
Alexander Fanourakis and Robert J. Phipps
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

A breath of sunshine: oxygenic photosynthesis by functional molecular architectures
Thomas Gobbato, Giulia Alice Volpato, Andrea Sartorel and Marcella Bonchio
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

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Welcome to September’s Perspective & Review round up!

Our on-going 2023 Chemical Science Perspective & Review Collection showcases all of the Perspective and Review articles published in Chemical Science in 2023. You can find our 2022 collection here.

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Naphthopyran molecular switches and their emergent mechanochemical reactivity
Molly E. McFadden, Ross W. Barber, Anna C. Overholts and Maxwell J. Robb
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 10041-10067

Synthesis of ubiquitinated proteins for biochemical and functional analysis
Julia Kriegesmann and Ashraf Brik
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 10025-10040

From random to rational: improving enzyme design through electric fields, second coordination sphere interactions, and conformational dynamics
Shobhit S. Chaturvedi, Daniel Bím, Christo Z. Christov and Anastassia N. Alexandrova
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Carbon–carbon bond activation by Mg, Al, and Zn complexes
Joseph M. Parr and Mark R. Crimmin
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article
 

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Welcome to August’s Perspective & Review round up!

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Magnetically controlled assembly: a new approach to organic integrated photonics
Lixin Xu, Hao Jia, Chuang Zhang, Baipeng Yin and Jiannian Yao
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 8723-8742

Imprinting of nanoparticles in thin films: Quo Vadis?
Din Zelikovich, Linoy Dery, Hila Sagi-Cohen and Daniel Mandler
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Halide solid-state electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries: structural design, synthesis, environmental stability, interface optimization and challenges
Boran Tao, Dailin Zhong, Hongda Li, Guofu Wang and Haixin Chang
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 8693-8722

Transition-metal (oxy)nitride photocatalysts for water splitting
Kaihong Chen, Jiadong Xiao, Takashi Hisatomi and Kazunari Domen
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Liquid electrolyte chemistries for solid electrolyte interphase construction on silicon and lithium-metal anodes
Sewon Park, Saehun Kim, Jeong-A. Lee, Makoto Ue and Nam-Soon Choi
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

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Welcome to July’s Perspective & Review round up!

Our on-going 2023 Chemical Science Perspective & Review Collection showcases all of the Perspective and Review articles published in Chemical Science in 2023. You can find our 2022 collection here.

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Recent developments in the cleavage, functionalization, and conjugation of proteins and peptides at tyrosine residues
Shengping Zhang, Luis M. De Leon Rodriguez, Freda F. Li and Margaret A. Brimble
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 7782-7817

Diatomic catalysts for Fenton and Fenton-like reactions: a promising platform for designing/regulating reaction pathways
Fan Mo, Qixing Zhou, Chenghao Li, Zongxin Tao, Zelin Hou, Tong Zheng, Qi Wang, Shaohu Ouyang and Sihui Zhan
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 7818-7827

Mechanics of dynamic and deformable DNA nanostructures
Ruixin Li, Anirudh S. Madhvacharyula, Yancheng Du, Harshith K. Adepu and Jong Hyun Choi
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Can we make color switchable photovoltaic windows?
Josephine L. Surel and Jeffrey A. Christians
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 7828-7841

Impact of core–shell perovskite nanocrystals for LED applications: successes, challenges, and prospects
Samrat Das Adhikari, Andrés F. Gualdrón Reyes, Subir Paul, Jeevan Torres, Beatriu Escuder, Iván Mora-Seró and Sofia Masi
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Metallated dihydropyridinates: prospects in hydride transfer and (electro)catalysis
Leo W. T. Parsons and Louise A. Berben
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Opportunities and challenges of protein-based targeted protein degradation
Fangfang Shen and Laura M. K. Dassama
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

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Welcome to June’s Perspective & Review round up!

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Fine tuning of electrosynthesis pathways by modulation of the electrolyte solvation structure
Florian Dorchies and Alexis Grimaud
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 7103-7113

Chemical complexity for targeted function in heterometallic titanium–organic frameworks
Javier Castells-Gil, Neyvis Almora-Barrios, Belén Lerma-Berlanga, Natalia M. Padial and Carlos Martí-Gastaldo
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 6826-6840

Recent advances in permeable polymersomes: fabrication, responsiveness, and applications
Yanyan Zhu, Shoupeng Cao, Meng Huo, Jan C. M. van Hest and Hailong Che
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Nanoelectrochemistry in electrochemical phase transition reactions
Elías Mondaca-Medina, Roberto García-Carrillo, Hyein Lee, Yufei Wang, He Zhang and Hang Ren
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

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Welcome to May’s Perspective & Review round up!

Our on-going 2023 Chemical Science Perspective & Review Collection showcases all of the Perspective and Review articles published in Chemical Science in 2023. You can find our 2022 collection here.

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Design, synthesis, and application of some two-dimensional materials
Luwei Zhang, Ning Wang and Yuliang Li
Chem. Sci., 2023,14, 5266-5290

Shining light on halogen-bonding complexes: a catalyst-free activation mode of carbon–halogen bonds for the generation of carbon-centered radicals
Helena F. Piedra, Carlos Valdés and Manuel Plaza
Chem. Sci., 2023,14, 5545-5568

Organelle-targeting ratiometric fluorescent probes: design principles, detection mechanisms, bio-applications, and challenges
Manoj Kumar Goshisht, Neetu Tripathi, Goutam Kumar Patra and Manohar Chaskar
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Lanthanide molecular cluster-aggregates as the next generation of optical materials
Diogo Alves Gálico, Claudia Manuela Santos Calado and Muralee Murugesu
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Polarizing agents for efficient high field DNP solid-state NMR spectroscopy under magic-angle spinning: from design principles to formulation strategies
Georges Menzildjian, Judith Schlagnitweit, Gilles Casano, Olivier Ouari, David Gajan and Anne Lesage
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Progress in the chemistry of molecular actinide-nitride compounds
Megan Keener, Leonor Maria and Marinella Mazzanti
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

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Welcome to April’s Perspective & Review round up!

Our on-going 2023 Chemical Science Perspective & Review Collection showcases all of the Perspective and Review articles published in Chemical Science in 2023. You can find our 2022 collection here.

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Energy–structure–property relationships in uranium metal–organic frameworks
Sylvia L. Hanna and Omar K. Farha
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 4219-4229

Streamlining the interface between electronics and neural systems for bidirectional electrochemical communication
Wonkyung Cho, Sun-heui Yoon and Taek Dong Chung
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Light-induced homolysis of copper(ii)-complexes – a perspective for photocatalysis
Alexander Reichle and Oliver Reiser
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

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Welcome to March’s Perspective & Review round up!

Our on-going 2023 Chemical Science Perspective & Review Collection showcases all of the Perspective and Review articles published in Chemical Science in 2023. You can find our 2022 collection here.

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Advanced hematite nanomaterials for newly emerging applications
Hao Wan, Linfeng Hu, Xiaohe Liu, Ying Zhang, Gen Chen, Ning Zhang and Renzhi Ma
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 2776-2798

Aromaticity: Quo Vadis
Gabriel Merino, Miquel Solà, Israel Fernández, Cina Foroutan-Nejad, Paolo Lazzeretti, Gernot Frenking, Harry L. Anderson, Dage Sundholm, Fernando P. Cossío, Marina A. Petrukhina, Jishan Wu, Judy I. Wu and Albeiro Restrepo
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Addressing the stability challenge of photo(electro)catalysts towards solar water splitting
Mu Xiao, Zhiliang Wang, Kazuhiko Maeda, Gang Liu and Lianzhou Wang
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 3415-3427

Evolution and fabrication of carbon dot-based room temperature phosphorescence materials
Jiurong Li, Yongzhong Wu and Xiao Gong
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 3705-3729

Redox catalysis via photoinduced electron transfer
Yong-Min Lee, Wonwoo Nam and Shunichi Fukuzumi
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Conductive hydrogels for tissue repair
Yongping Liang, Lipeng Qiao, Bowen Qiao and Baolin Guo
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 3091-3116

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Welcome to January’s Perspective & Review round up!

Our on-going 2023 Chemical Science Perspective & Review Collection showcases all of the Perspective and Review articles published in Chemical Science in 2023. You can find our 2022 collection here.

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Designing strategies and enhancing mechanism for multicomponent high-entropy catalysts
Haitao Xu, Zeyu Jin, Yinghe Zhang, Xi Lin, Guoqiang Xie, Xingjun Liu and Hua-Jun Qiu
Chem. Sci., 2023, 14, 771-790

Synchrotron radiation based operando characterization of battery materials
Ashley P. Black, Andrea Sorrentino, François Fauth, Ibraheem Yousef, Laura Simonelli, Carlos Frontera, Alexandre Ponrouch, Dino Tonti and M. Rosa Palacín
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Sustainable and practical formation of carbon–carbon and carbon–heteroatom bonds employing organo-alkali metal reagents
Lu-Qiong Huo, Xin-Hao Wang, Zhenguo Zhang, Zhenhua Jia, Xiao-Shui Peng and Henry N. C. Wong
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

Regulation of the Si/Al ratios and Al distributions of zeolites and their impact on properties
Jialiang Li, Mingkun Gao, Wenfu Yan and Jihong Yu
Chem. Sci., 2023, Advance Article

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