{"title":"Planting MoS2 nanosheets towards standing vertically on substrate by a Dynamic Magnetic Field","authors":"Ruifeng Qi, yong cheng, Jinhong Hou, Xiaohua Qiao, Junqi Liu, Qingsong Huang","doi":"10.1039/d5cc01856k","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc01856k","url":null,"abstract":"Planting molybdenum disulphide (MoS₂) nanosheets on specific substrates was realized by a dynamic magnetic field. The thickness and size of the nanosheets were determined by the reaction time. The connection between the nanosheets and the substrate was enhanced by underlying the planting process instead of the coating one.","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"42 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143876172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Room Temperature Transfer Hydrogenation of Aldehydes Using Methanol Catalyzed by Iridium(III) Pyridylidene-Indole Complex","authors":"Sandip Bapu Khatal, Manohar Shivaji Padmor, Megha Mariet, Sanjay Pratihar","doi":"10.1039/d5cc00398a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc00398a","url":null,"abstract":"An air- and moisture-stable, electron-rich (L)Ir(III)Cp* catalyst, incorporating ligand (L) with the high σ-donor properties of pyridylidene and indole moieties, efficiently transfers hydrogen from methanol to aldehydes, converting them to alcohols with high selectivity and turnover frequencies at low temperatures (10–25 °C). Tolerant to a wide range of functional groups across 49 substrates, the catalyst is reusable, scalable to gram-scale production, and reduces energy consumption, highlighting its potential for advancing catalytic transfer hydrogenation.","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143872453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hai Lu, Yanyan Zhao, Jinhaochong Wang, Meng Liu, Shiqiang Yang, Yihang Su, Yan Yuan
{"title":"2,4-difluorophenyl isothiocyanate as a redox mediator in the electrolyte for kinetically favorable Li-S batteries","authors":"Hai Lu, Yanyan Zhao, Jinhaochong Wang, Meng Liu, Shiqiang Yang, Yihang Su, Yan Yuan","doi":"10.1039/d5cc00693g","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc00693g","url":null,"abstract":"2,4-difluorophenyl isothiocyanate (DPIC) was served as a redox mediator for kinetically favorable electrolyte, which can boost the activation of insulating sulfur and sulfide, accelerate the bidirectional conversion reaction kinetics as well as restrict the undesirable shuttle effect, consequently ensuring high sulfur utilization and extended cycle lifespan of Li-S batteries.","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143872268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Biomass-derived Semiconductor for renewable energy technologies","authors":"Siyu Ji, Shuyao Tian, Pengcheng Guan, Xu-Hui Jin","doi":"10.1039/d5cc01456e","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc01456e","url":null,"abstract":"Semiconductor materials play a crucial role in advancing renewable energy technologies, enabling efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production, energy conversion, and energy storage. Compared to traditional non-renewable semiconductors, next-generation semiconductor materials derived from abundant and renewable feedstocks have garnered increasing research interest. Integrating renewable semiconductors into emerging energy technologies provides unprecedented opportunities for achieving sustainability goals. Among renewable resources, biomass-derived materials have recently emerged as particularly promising candidates for semiconductor development, driven by progress in synthetic strategies. This review focuses on key synthetic approaches for producing semiconductors from biomass-derived materials, specifically tailored for sustainable energy systems. We classify various biomass-based molecular precursors and discuss their conversion methods, properties, associated challenges, and potential advantages in practical applications.","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143872449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multi-Cavity Discrete Coordination Cages Encapsulating up to Four Units of Pyrazine-N,N’-dioxide: Molecular Soybeans","authors":"Trilochan Dakua, Srabani Srotoswini Mishra, Ashish Kumar, Shobhana Krishnaswamy, Dillip Kumar Chand","doi":"10.1039/d5cc01107h","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc01107h","url":null,"abstract":"A series of Pd3L4, Pd4L4 and Pd5L4-type Multi-Cavity Discrete Coordination Cages (MCDCCs) featuring two, three and four cavities are prepared by complexation of Pd(II) with designer tris-, tetrakis and pentakis-monodentate ligands. The cavities of these MCDCCs encapsulated upto four units of pyrazine-N,N’-dioxide (PZDO).","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143866780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New Materials for Lithium–Sulfur Batteries: Challenges and Future Directions","authors":"Montree Sawangphruk","doi":"10.1039/d5cc01150g","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc01150g","url":null,"abstract":"This review explores recent advances in lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries, a promising next-generation energy storage technology known for their exceptionally high theoretical energy density (~2,500 Wh/kg), cost-effectiveness, and environmental advantages. Despite their potential, commercialization remains limited by key challenges such as the polysulfide shuttle effect, sulfur’s insulating nature, lithium metal anode instability, and thermal safety concerns. This review provides a comprehensive and forward-looking perspective on emerging material strategies—focusing on cathode, electrolyte, and anode engineering—to overcome these barriers. Special emphasis is placed on advanced sulfur–carbon composites, including three-dimensional graphene frameworks, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and MXene-based materials, which have demonstrated significant improvements in sulfur utilization, redox kinetics, and cycling stability. Innovations in electrolytes—particularly solid-state and gel polymer systems—are discussed for their roles in suppressing polysulfide dissolution and enhancing safety. The review also examines lithium metal anode protection strategies, such as artificial SEI layers, 3D lithium scaffolds, and lithium alloying. Finally, it discusses critical issues related to large-scale manufacturing, safety, and commercial scalability. With ongoing innovation in multifunctional materials and electrode design, Li–S batteries are well positioned to transform energy storage for electric vehicles, portable electronics, and grid-scale systems.","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143866615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Visible-Light-Driven Oxidative Coupling of Arylhydrazines with Sulfinates Catalyzed by Polyoxometalates for Aryl Sulfone Synthesis","authors":"Ahmed Th Abdulghaffar, Chengze Zhang, Jianghao Yu, Guan Wang, Yanrong Ren, ZhongYan Cao, Yuanqing Xu, Wei Chen, Hao Xu, Jingyang Niu","doi":"10.1039/d4cc06571a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4cc06571a","url":null,"abstract":"This study reports a polyoxometalate-catalyzed visible-light-driven synthesis of aryl sulfones from arylhydrazines and sodium sulfinates using O<small><sub>2</sub></small> as an oxidant. The method provides excellent stability, broad functional-group compatibility, and notably enhanced reactivity for electron-rich arylhydrazines, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional halogenated aromatic precursors.","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"42 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143866606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kaixuan Li, Shuai Liu, Ting Wang, Bingwei Mao, Jia-Wei Yan
{"title":"Unveiling CO2 Electrocatalytic Mechanisms in Ionic Liquids via Real-Time AFM and Voltammetry","authors":"Kaixuan Li, Shuai Liu, Ting Wang, Bingwei Mao, Jia-Wei Yan","doi":"10.1039/d5cc01413a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc01413a","url":null,"abstract":"<em>In situ</em> AFM has revealed CO₂-induced morphological changes of ionic liquid (IL) nanomembranes, which correlate with the interaction with CO₂. Voltammetry measurements on GC and Au electrodes suggest that in the ILs BMIPF<small><sub>6</sub></small>, BMIDCA and BMINO<small><sub>3</sub></small>, which have the same cation but different anions, the electrode material plays a dominant role in the electrochemical CO₂ reduction, while the ILs exhibit a synergistic effect on CO₂RR. The magnitude of the reaction current is primarily related to the viscosity of the ILs","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143866618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Facile fabrication of Mxene-supported nano high-entropy hydride unlocking reversible hydrogen storage in Mg(BH4)2","authors":"Ao Xia, Jiaguang Zheng, Zhenxuan Ma, Changhai Wu, Cong Li, Beibei Xiao","doi":"10.1039/d5cc01503k","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc01503k","url":null,"abstract":"Nano-sized high-entropy hydrides (HEH) were synthesized and uniformly loaded onto Ti3C2 via a modified mechanochemical method and were further demonstrated as an efficient catalyst for enhancing the hydrogen desorption kinetics and reversibility of Mg(BH4)2. The hydrogen was desorbed from Mg(BH4)2+30HEH@Ti3C2 at 83.5 °C, with a complete hydrogen release of 9.84 wt% achieved at 330 °C. The dehydrogenation activation energies were notably reduced to 131 kJ/mol and 163 kJ/mol, which were identified as the primary factors responsible for the enhanced dehydrogenation kinetics. Cyclic tests revealed that the HEH@Ti3C2 significantly enhanced the reversible ability of Mg(BH4)2, maintaining a reversibility of 4.6 wt% after 10th test. This study introduced a new approach to developing high-performance catalysts through the design and fabrication of multi-component catalysts.","PeriodicalId":67,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Communications","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143866602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}