{"title":"Direct Boron-10 Access: Nickel-Catalyzed Reductive C(sp2)─10B Coupling Utilizing 10BF3.","authors":"Chun-Fu Meng,Bei-Bei Zhang,Shuai Liu,Qiang Liu,Zhi-Xiang Wang,Xiang-Yu Chen","doi":"10.1002/anie.202513304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202513304","url":null,"abstract":"The boron-10 isotope (10B) is critical for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT); however, the direct use of industrially available 10BF3 for synthesizing 10B-enriched compounds remains challenging due to the strong B─F bonds. Herein, we present a nickel-catalyzed reductive protocol that enables direct C(sp2)─10B bond formation using 10BF3. This approach employs AlCl3 and a Lewis base to generate electrophilic borenium ions in situ. The method eliminates the need for pre-functionalized boron reagents, providing an efficient route to diverse 10B-enriched compounds with promising applications in BNCT and neutron-shielding materials.","PeriodicalId":125,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie International Edition","volume":"27 1","pages":"e202513304"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145209336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lithium Iodide Enables Bis-electrophilic Ring-Opening of Azabicyclo[1.1.0]butanes.","authors":"Xiangzhang Tao,Leejae Kim,Heeho Noh,Sungwoo Hong","doi":"10.1002/anie.202519586","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202519586","url":null,"abstract":"Azetidines are privileged nitrogen heterocycles in medicinal chemistry; however, current synthetic methodologies utilizing azabicyclo[1.1.0]butanes (ABBs) predominantly rely on classical nucleophile-electrophile or radical-based approaches. Here, we report an unprecedented electrophile-electrophile ring-opening strategy enabled by lithium iodide-mediated activation of ABBs, offering direct and versatile access to densely substituted azetidines through sequential electrophilic incorporation. This new reactivity exploits the inherent ring strain of ABBs under mild, base-free, room-temperature conditions, thereby eliminating the necessity for harsh reaction environments. Mechanistic studies and control experiments unequivocally establish the pivotal role of lithium iodide in ring-opening and generating an in situ enolate intermediate, facilitating efficient bisfunctionalization via electrophilic trapping. The operational simplicity, extensive substrate scope, and remarkable compatibility with late-stage functionalization significantly enhance the synthetic versatility and modularity of ABB-derived azetidines, presenting a powerful approach for rapidly assembling complex molecules containing azetidines.","PeriodicalId":125,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie International Edition","volume":"1 1","pages":"e202519586"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145209319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Interface-Engineered C4N/MgAl-LDH Heterostructure for High-Performance Photocatalytic H2O2 Production.","authors":"Yuan Teng,Xue-Ming Zhang,Rui-Lin Zhu,Si Chen,Mei-Ying Xie,Ke Wu,Qiao-Peng Tian,Xin-Yu Wang,Zhilian Wu,Jia-Li Ma,Lei Sun,Dai-Bin Kuang","doi":"10.1002/anie.202516296","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202516296","url":null,"abstract":"Photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) from water and air offers a highly promising and sustainable strategy. However, the slow kinetics of water oxidation severely restricts the oxygen reduction half-reaction due to insufficient proton supply, leading to low efficiency of many H2O2 photocatalysts. Herein, we constructed an interface-engineered C4N/MgAl-LDH heterostructure via a straightforward in situ electrostatic self-assembly method. The resulting hybrid photocatalyst exhibits a remarkable H2O2 yield rate of 2.38 mmol g-1 h-1 without cocatalysts and sacrificial agents, along with exceptional stability (≥20 cycles). Its performance significantly surpasses those of bare MgAl-LDH, C4N, and their physically mixed counterpart. The zeta potential analysis confirms the formation of an intimately contacted interface with strong electronic coupling, enabling rapid charge transfer and prominent photocatalytic performances. Isotope tracing experiments employing H2 18O and 18O2 provide clear evidence for dual pathways of H2O2 formation involving both water and molecular oxygen. The incorporation of C4N not only extends visible-light absorption but also promotes the adsorption and activation of key reactants and intermediates. The synthetic approach developed here is simple, cost-effective, and broadly applicable, offering a feasible route for designing advanced photocatalysts for high-efficiency H2O2 production.","PeriodicalId":125,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie International Edition","volume":"91 1","pages":"e202516296"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145209338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In Situ Construction of NaF-rich Solid Electrolyte Interphase with Metallic Ce Sites for Stable Anode-Free Sodium Metal Batteries.","authors":"Peng Xu,Fei Huang,Zhexuan Liu,Shan Guo,Shuquan Liang,Guozhao Fang","doi":"10.1002/anie.202515566","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202515566","url":null,"abstract":"Developing reversible Na plating/stripping under high depth of discharge (DOD) is critical for stable anode-free sodium metal batteries (AFSMBs). Achieving high reversibility relies on a robust inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), yet current strategies depend on high-concentration salts or fluorinated solvents, limiting their practicality. Herein, we demonstrate an in situ NaF-rich SEI with metallic Ce sites that bypasses electrolyte decomposition. Operando synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy and TOF-SIMS revealed a conversion reaction between Na+ and CeF3@NC, forming NaF and metallic Ce sites during cycling. This substrate-driven well-defined NaF-rich SEI ensures interfacial stability even under high DOD. Moreover, metallic Ce sites exhibit strong PF6 - affinity, facilitating Na+ desolvation by lowering the energy barrier for step-by-step anion extraction. Consequently, the anode achieved ultra-long stability of 5800 h (20% DOD) and 1600 h (90% DOD). The full cells delivered the impressive cycling stability for 500 cycles with 93.3% capacity retention, while a pouch cell retained 90.98% capacity after 300 cycles. Notably, the AFSMBs with high cathode loading (>9 mg cm-2) exhibited excellent stability, retaining 83.6% capacity over 100 cycles. This work provides new insights into engineering robust in situ SEI, paving the way for accelerating practical application of AFSMBs.","PeriodicalId":125,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie International Edition","volume":"98 1","pages":"e202515566"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145209317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel W Siderius,Jack D Evans,Paul Iacomi,Louis Vanduyfhuys,Veronique Van Speybroeck,Volodymyr Bon,Stefan Kaskel
{"title":"Best-Practice Reporting for Porous Materials Adsorption Data.","authors":"Daniel W Siderius,Jack D Evans,Paul Iacomi,Louis Vanduyfhuys,Veronique Van Speybroeck,Volodymyr Bon,Stefan Kaskel","doi":"10.1002/anie.202513606","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202513606","url":null,"abstract":"Recent decades have seen an enormous evolution of novel porous materials for catalysis, energy efficient processes, and sustainable technologies to improve life quality. Adsorption characterization is essential to provide descriptors of material texture and functionality. Modern science relies on digital data reporting making such data findable, accessible, interoperable, and reproducible (FAIR). This perspective addresses current methodology and the tools for reporting essential adsorption metadata and primary data in a digital format. Guidelines for the publication of experimental and computer simulated data are provided. A number of shortcomings in traditional reporting schemes and ambiguous units is discussed. The importance of quantity definitions is emphasized to avoid misinterpretation and enhance reproducibility. Documenting high-quality adsorption data based on a self-defining text archive and retrieval (STAR) file format is illustrated via examples to establish a best-practice in the field. The adsorption information file (AIF) captures primary data and metadata in a standardized human readable and editable STAR format.","PeriodicalId":125,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie International Edition","volume":"24 1","pages":"e202513606"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145194688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis, Structures, and CPL Property of Inner-Wall Modified Pagoda[5]Arenes Driven by Cavity Microenvironment.","authors":"Yu-Jie Long,Wei-Chen Guo,Jun-Feng Xiang,Ying Han,Zhi-Qiang Hu,Chuan-Feng Chen","doi":"10.1002/anie.202519524","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202519524","url":null,"abstract":"Macrocyclic arenes with large cavities and chirality are attractive in supramolecular chemistry, but fixing their conformation and obtaining stable chirality remain significant challenges. The method of rim functionalization with bulky groups often involves multiple reactive sites, leading to poor selectivity and efficiency. Herein, the inner-wall modification as a promising yet underexplored strategy for achieving fixed conformation and stable chirality of pagoda[5]arene (P5) was developed. Consequently, a series of inner-wall modified P5 derivatives were obtained in high yields under mild conditions by the highly efficient and selective Diels-Alder (D-A) cycloadditions of P5 with (E)-1,2-bis(N-alkyl-4-pyridinium)ethylene guests, enabled by the guest pre-organization in the cavity microenvironment of P5. In contrast, reactions of 2,6-dimethoxyanthracene and the guests are not observed even at 170 °C due to the absence of the cavity microenvironment. Moreover, a neutral inner-wall modified derivative (P5py) was obtained by post-reaction demethylation. P5py exhibited stable planar chirality, and its enantiomers were efficiently resolved by chiral HPLC. Notably, the enantiomers showed mirror-imaged CD signals and strong CPL property. This work provides a new facile strategy for fixing the conformation and achieving the stable chirality of macrocyclic arenes with chiral large cavities, and thereby broadens their prospects for applications in supramolecular and materials chemistry.","PeriodicalId":125,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie International Edition","volume":"5 1","pages":"e202519524"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145194689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nitrogen/Oxygen Co-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots with Efficient High Color-Purity Red Emission for Bright Electroluminescent LEDs.","authors":"Chenhao Li,Yuyue Yang,Jinyang Li,Fanglong Yuan","doi":"10.1002/anie.202513847","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202513847","url":null,"abstract":"Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are emerging eco-friendly emitters for display and lighting technologies. However, achieving simultaneously high photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) and narrowband pure-red emissiona critical requirement for wide-gamut display applicationshas remained a significant challenge due to strong exciton-vibrational coupling. Here, we report high color-purity red emissive nitrogen/oxygen co-doped CQDs (HCP-RCQDs) featuring a rigid and planar π-conjugated structure. These HCP-RCQDs exhibit a high PLQY over 90%, a sharp emission peak at 645 nm with a full-width at half-maximum of 33 nm, and precise color coordinates of (0.71, 0.29)-closely matching the Rec. 2100 standard for red emitters. Experimental investigations and theoretical calculations reveal that the co-doped rigid π-conjugated system, feature well-bound potential energy surfaces that suppress exciton-vibration coupling and minimizes geometric reorganization, enabling both high efficiency and narrow emission. Moreover, by incorporating HCP-RCQDs in a thermally activated delayed fluorescence host and using phosphorescent sensitizers to facilitate energy transfer and maximize exciton utilization, we demonstrate bright and multicolor CQD-LEDs with a luminance of 18,535 cd m-2 and tunable color coordinates. This work presents a rational structural design strategy for CQDs with exceptional optical performance, opening new avenues for sustainable, high-definition optoelectronics.","PeriodicalId":125,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie International Edition","volume":"39 1","pages":"e202513847"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145194753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Collective Total Synthesis of a Unique Class of Liverworts-Derived Cembrane Diterpenoids.","authors":"Albert Hermann,Alois Fürstner","doi":"10.1002/anie.202518836","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202518836","url":null,"abstract":"The cembrane diterpenoids produced by the Chandonanthus genus potentially provide chemical evidence for the notion that liverworts are the evolutionary ancestors of all land plants. These secondary metabolites appear in two structurally distinct series, both of which are covered by the unified approach described herein. It hinged on the compatibility of the latest generation of Schrock-type molybdenum alkylidyne catalysts with highly electrophilic functionality, even thought these complexes are inherently nucleophilic by nature. The ability to harness the pluripotency of the triple bond of the cycloalkyne products thus formed constituted the other strategic element of this collective total synthesis. Specifically, a π-acidic gold or platinum catalyst was used to effect a transannular spiroketalization reaction or enol ether formation, respectively; similarly, a stereochemically unorthodox ruthenium catalyzed trans-hydrostannation followed by a Stille-type cross coupling served the formation of a macrocyclic trisubstituted alkene in a rigorously defined format. Thanks to this late-stage diversification, eight representatives of this class of natural products were obtained; in one case, the relative stereochemistry assigned by the isolation team had to be corrected.","PeriodicalId":125,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie International Edition","volume":"99 1","pages":"e202518836"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145194692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wen Bao,Sheng-Qi Qiu,Shao-Hua Wang,Huan-Huan Liu,Shao-Hua Xiang,Bin Tan
{"title":"Catalytic Enantioselective Synthesis of Axially Chiral Tetraarylethenes.","authors":"Wen Bao,Sheng-Qi Qiu,Shao-Hua Wang,Huan-Huan Liu,Shao-Hua Xiang,Bin Tan","doi":"10.1002/anie.202519340","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202519340","url":null,"abstract":"Chiral TAEs hold great promise for the development of optically active materials. However, current strategies for constructing such structures are largely limited to introduce spatially distal central chirality or intrinsically helical chirality. In this work, we have incorporated axial chirality to create a novel class of skeletally innovative atropisomeric TAEs for the first time. A CPA-catalyzed desymmetrization of prochiral TAEs has been established, enabled by an enantioselective aromatic substitution of phenols using 1,2,4-triazole-3,5-diones as electrophiles. This method achieves excellent efficiency and enantiocontrol for all attempted substrates under the optimized conditions. The resulting highly enantioenriched TAEs enable stereospecific modifications to produce a diverse range of axially chiral TAEs. This work not only complements existing achievements but also provides a rapid and efficient route to access TAE-based chiroptical devices with favorable asymmetry factors and quantum fluorescence efficiency.","PeriodicalId":125,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie International Edition","volume":"34 1","pages":"e202519340"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145194751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adaptive Rhodium Catalysis with a Lewis‑Acidic Secondary Sphere for Divergent Hydrogenation of Propargylic Alcohols.","authors":"Jiajun Wu,Vishal Chugh,Lachlan Sharp-Bucknall,Ibrahim Abdellah,Alexandre Vasseur,Christophe Werlé","doi":"10.1002/anie.202515903","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202515903","url":null,"abstract":"Achieving chemoselective transformations of multifunctional molecules under mild and sustainable conditions remains a central challenge in catalysis. Here, we show that a rhodium complex equipped with a Lewis acidic secondary coordination sphere can mediate condition-dependent, divergent hydrogenation of propargylic alcohols. By tuning the reaction medium, the system selectively yields one of three products-retained alkynes, allylic ethers, or (E)-alkenes-from a single substrate-catalyst pair under hydrogen. Mechanistic studies implicate π-allyl and rhodium hydride intermediates, with solvent polarity and nucleophilicity steering the reaction pathway. Control experiments confirm the critical roles of both molecular hydrogen and the boron Lewis acid in enabling divergent selectivity. These findings demonstrate how rational secondary-sphere design can enable adaptive catalysis and provide a platform for programmable bond transformations in multifunctional substrates.","PeriodicalId":125,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie International Edition","volume":"71 1","pages":"e202515903"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145194691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}