{"title":"Emerging inorganic-organic hybrid photocatalysts for solar-driven overall water splitting: progress and perspectives.","authors":"De-Shan Zhang,Lei Wang,Xiaodong Zhang,Xu-Bing Li,Hangxun Xu,Chen-Ho Tung,Li-Zhu Wu","doi":"10.1039/d5cs00378d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cs00378d","url":null,"abstract":"The pursuit of sustainable energy technologies has long inspired the development of efficient photocatalysts capable of converting solar energy into hydrogen (H2) via overall water (H2O) splitting. While inorganic semiconductors, such as metal oxides, oxynitrides, and oxysulfides, have demonstrated reasonable activity and robustness, their intrinsic limitations in light harvesting and charge separation continue to hinder their photocatalytic performance. Conversely, organic semiconductors offer compelling advantages, including tunable electronic structures, visible-light absorption, and synthetic versatility. However, their application in overall H2O splitting remains constrained by short exciton diffusion lengths, low carrier mobility, and poor activity in multi-electron processes. Recently, integrating organic and inorganic materials into hybrid photocatalysts has emerged as a powerful strategy to overcome these bottlenecks. By synergistically combining the efficient charge transport of inorganic frameworks with the structural adaptability and optoelectronic tunability of organic materials, rationally designed hybrid systems have shown remarkable potential in enhancing light utilization, facilitating exciton dissociation, and suppressing recombination. These advances not only improve overall H2O splitting efficiency but also open new avenues for photocatalyst design. This review critically examines the fundamental principles, interfacial interactions, and photophysical mechanisms underpinning inorganic-organic hybrid photocatalysts for solar-driven overall H2O splitting. We highlight recent breakthroughs, analyse the remaining scientific and engineering challenges, and propose strategic directions for next-generation hybrid systems with improved scalability, efficiency, and durability. Our goal is to establish a forward-looking roadmap that defines the role of hybrid photocatalysts as a transformative platform in achieving a sustainable, carbon-neutral society.","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":"90 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145127114","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":"Recent development and future perspectives for the electrosynthesis of hydroxylamine and its derivatives.","authors":"Chaoyue Gu,Jiangchen Zhu,Xiangdong Kong,Zhigang Geng","doi":"10.1039/d5cs00366k","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cs00366k","url":null,"abstract":"Hydroxylamine (NH2OH) is a crucial raw material and chemical intermediate with significant applications in medicine, materials science, and semiconductor industries. Conventional synthetic methods for NH2OH are usually accompanied by high energy consumption and environmental pollution. Recently, electrochemical synthesis has emerged as a greener and more sustainable alternative in comparison with conventional methods. In this review, we highlight the cutting-edge advances in the electrosynthesis of NH2OH and its derivatives. Starting from the upstream reactants, we analyze the reaction mechanisms of reactive nitrogen oxides involved in NH2OH electrosynthesis, with a particular focus on the specific pathways for producing NH2OH or adsorbed NH2OH (*NH2OH) on various catalysts. Regarding the downstream applications of NH2OH, we clarify the catalytic systems for the synthesis of various value-added chemicals stemming from NH2OH or *NH2OH. Finally, we address the critical challenges and future directions in the electrosynthesis of NH2OH and its derivatives. This review aims to provide insights into the development of innovative catalyst design, in-depth understanding of reaction mechanisms, and potential industrial applications for the electrosynthesis of NH2OH and its derivatives.","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":"40 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145127074","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}
Nan Zhang,Tianyi Hou,Gaoce Han,Yifei Yu,Henghui Xu,Yunhui Huang
{"title":"Smart batteries: materials, monitoring, and artificial intelligence.","authors":"Nan Zhang,Tianyi Hou,Gaoce Han,Yifei Yu,Henghui Xu,Yunhui Huang","doi":"10.1039/d5cs00609k","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cs00609k","url":null,"abstract":"Addressing critical limitations of conventional lithium-ion batteries, including resource scarcity, safety risks, and environmental concerns, the advent of smart batteries represents a transformative leap in energy storage. This comprehensive review highlights their defining characteristics of stability, safety, sustainability, and sensibility (4S) by synergistically integrating responsive materials, high-precision sensing, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven management. We critically examine recent breakthroughs in responsive materials capable of self-protection, self-healing, self-adaptation, self-adjusting, self-diagnosis, and self-charging across all battery components, including electrolytes, separators, electrodes, binders, and current collectors. Furthermore, we detail state-of-the-art sensing techniques for real-time safety monitoring and advanced AI algorithms for predictive lifetime management, offering unprecedented control over battery performance and safety. Finally, this review delineates critical challenges and outlines interdisciplinary future research directions, bridging materials science, advanced diagnostics, and predictive analytics. By enabling enhanced performance, safety, and environmental compatibility, smart batteries are poised to revolutionize energy storage technologies globally, driving sustainable energy transitions and unlocking new paradigms for intelligent power systems.","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145127115","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}
Bingyao Shao,Xin Song,Hongwei Zhu,Youcef A Bioud,Wentao Wu,Mutalifu Abulikemu,Hamad Saiari,Sarah Aqeel,Issam Gereige,Omar F Mohammed,Osman M Bakr
{"title":"Single-crystal perovskites for photovoltaic and high-energy detection applications.","authors":"Bingyao Shao,Xin Song,Hongwei Zhu,Youcef A Bioud,Wentao Wu,Mutalifu Abulikemu,Hamad Saiari,Sarah Aqeel,Issam Gereige,Omar F Mohammed,Osman M Bakr","doi":"10.1039/d5cs00625b","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cs00625b","url":null,"abstract":"Metal halide perovskites have garnered widespread attention for optoelectronic applications, owing to their high optical absorption coefficients, tunable bandgaps, long carrier diffusion lengths, and high carrier mobilities. Their compatibility with simple, low-temperature processing methods further establishes them as promising next-generation semiconductors. However, the numerous defects present in the bulk and at the interfaces of polycrystalline perovskites lead to poor stability, hindering their commercialization. In contrast, single-crystal (SC) perovskites contain far fewer defects and thus exhibit inherently superior stability and optoelectronic properties, making them a promising platform for developing advanced perovskite-based devices. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the advantages of SC perovskites, evaluates the merits and limitations of various crystal growth methods, and highlights their use in photovoltaics and high-energy radiation detection. Finally, we discuss the challenges that hinder the practical implementation of SC perovskites and propose strategies to facilitate their large-scale commercialization.","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":"86 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145127116","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":"The influence of C–F⋯H–X hydrogen-bonding interactions on the reactivity and selectivity of organic reactions","authors":"Pengwei Xu, Xin Wang, Tao Wang, Zhong-Yan Cao, Jin-Sheng Yu, Jian Zhou","doi":"10.1039/d4cs01269k","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4cs01269k","url":null,"abstract":"Hydrogen-bonding interactions are ubiquitous in biological and chemical systems. Nevertheless, whether fluorine bonded to carbon (C–F bond) can act as a hydrogen bond (H-bond) acceptor has been debated for decades. Evidence accumulated to date supports the existence of C–F⋯H–X interactions, and uncovering such non-classical interactions can greatly influence the reactivity and selectivity of organic reactions. Notably, the focus has shifted from applying such interactions to explaining the observed fluorine effects of organic reactions, to harness it for rational design of new reagents and catalysts for precise synthesis. This review will summarize the advances in understanding the impact of C–F⋯H–X interactions on organic reactions, and cast light on its future applications in organic synthesis.","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":"40 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145117036","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}
You Wang, Jingjie Yang, Zhiyong Song, Shuang-Liang Liu, Shaolin Zhu
{"title":"Ligand relay catalysis: concepts, principles, and applications in transition-metal catalysis","authors":"You Wang, Jingjie Yang, Zhiyong Song, Shuang-Liang Liu, Shaolin Zhu","doi":"10.1039/d5cs00806a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cs00806a","url":null,"abstract":"In transition-metal catalysis, traditional single metal–ligand systems (M/L) often struggle when different steps of the catalytic cycle impose conflicting demands on the catalyst. Emerging as a powerful alternative, ligand relay catalysis (LRC) employs one metal with two distinct ligands that dynamically switch between two activated catalyst states (ML<small><sub>A</sub></small> and ML<small><sub>B</sub></small>) during the catalytic cycle. This strategy enhances reaction efficiency, improves selectivity, and unlocks unprecedented reactivities or even entirely new reactions. This tutorial review offers a comprehensive overview of recent advances in this rapidly growing area. Specifically, we focus on multiligand catalytic systems involving two distinct activated catalysts, excluding those relying on only a single active species. Mechanistically, ligand relay catalysis (LRC) can be broadly classified into three categories: (1) dynamic ligand relay catalysis, (2) sequential ligand relay catalysis, and (3) synergistic ligand relay catalysis. We hope this review not only summarizes the state-of-the-art in ligand relay catalysis (LRC) but also inspires the development of more efficient and innovative catalytic systems in the near future.","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":"61 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145116789","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}
Mingyu Cheng, Xinyi Chen, Jinglan Zhang, Xu Ye, Bin Ai
{"title":"Closing the loop in next-generation sensing through shadow sphere lithography, plasmonics, and artificial intelligence","authors":"Mingyu Cheng, Xinyi Chen, Jinglan Zhang, Xu Ye, Bin Ai","doi":"10.1039/d5cs00345h","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cs00345h","url":null,"abstract":"The rapid deployment of intelligent energy, health-care and manufacturing platforms is outpacing the capabilities of conventional transducers, demanding sub-percent accuracy, millisecond responses, long-term stabilities and wafer-scale integration. Plasmonic micro- and nano-optical sensors can, in principle, satisfy these metrics, but only if three historically separate research threads converge: (i) physics-guided nanostructure design that realises high-Q hybrid resonances; (ii) fabrication routes that translate these blueprints into low-cost, large-area devices; and (iii) data-centric signal processing and prediction that extracts reliable information from inherently weak, drift-prone optical read-outs. This review (mainly covering the years 2019–2024) provides the first end-to-end account of that convergence. We highlight shadow-sphere lithography (SSL) as a scalable, sub-50 nm patterning strategy; map the resulting structural library onto its plasmonic, lattice and bound-state resonances; and show how physics-aware artificial-intelligence (AI) pipelines denoise spectra, compensate batch variability, enhance the prediction, and even invert the design problem. We close by outlining a closed-loop roadmap—linking SSL, plasmonics, and AI analytics—that targets high refractive-index resolutions within millimetre footprints, while identifying open challenges in wafer-scale 3D patterning inverse design and automated self-assembly, to in-line quality grading, to adaptive signal interpretation.","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":"89 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145116793","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}
Qihang Ding, Siyu Chen, Siwei Hua, Jiyoung Yoo, Changyu Yoon, Zhiqiang Li, Engui Zhao, Jong Seung Kim, Meijia Gu
{"title":"Photoactivated nanovaccines","authors":"Qihang Ding, Siyu Chen, Siwei Hua, Jiyoung Yoo, Changyu Yoon, Zhiqiang Li, Engui Zhao, Jong Seung Kim, Meijia Gu","doi":"10.1039/d5cs00608b","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cs00608b","url":null,"abstract":"Photoactivated nanovaccines represent a groundbreaking approach in cancer immunotherapy and infectious disease prevention, leveraging the precise spatiotemporal control of light-responsive nanomaterials to enhance antigen presentation and immune activation. Recent breakthroughs in key components, including adjuvants, nanocarriers, and photosensitizers (PSs), have significantly enhanced the efficacy of photoactivated nanovaccines in tumor immunotherapy and infectious disease control. The integration of stimuli-responsive carriers enables precise control over vaccine release, minimizing off-target effects. Moreover, the integration of photodynamic therapy (PDT) or photothermal therapy (PTT) with nanovaccines enables these systems to induce immunogenic cell death (ICD), modulate the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (ITME), and elicit robust and durable antitumor immune responses. Additionally, these combinations enhance pathogen-killing efficacy and promote the generation of long-term immune memory. This review systematically discusses the principles, design strategies, and biomedical applications of photoactivated nanovaccines in oncology and infectious disease management. We further highlight emerging trends, including personalized nanovaccines and multimodal therapeutic strategies, and discuss the challenges and future directions for their clinical translation. The convergence of nanotechnology and immunotherapy paves the way for next-generation vaccines with unprecedented precision, efficacy, and safety.","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145103873","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":"Accelerating battery innovation: AI-powered molecular discovery.","authors":"Yu-Chen Gao,Xiang Chen,Yu-Hang Yuan,Yao-Peng Chen,Yi-Lin Niu,Nan Yao,Yan-Bin Gao,Wei-Lin Li,Qiang Zhang","doi":"10.1039/d5cs00053j","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cs00053j","url":null,"abstract":"The global energy transition urgently demands advanced battery technologies to address current climate challenges, where molecular engineering plays a pivotal role in optimizing performance metrics such as energy density, cycling lifespan, and safety. This review systematically examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into molecular discovery for next-generation battery systems, addressing both transformative potential and sustainability challenges. Firstly, multidimensional strategies for molecular representation are delineated to establish machine-readable inputs, serving as a prerequisite for AI-driven molecular discovery (Section 2). Subsequently, AI algorithms are systematically summarized, encompassing classical machine learning, deep learning, and the emerging class of large language models (Section 3). Next, the substantial potential of AI-powered predictions for key electrochemical properties is illustrated, including redox potential, viscosity, and dielectric constant (Section 4). Through paradigmatic case studies, significant applications of AI in molecular design are elucidated, spanning chemical knowledge discovery, high-throughput virtual screening, oriented molecular generation, and high-throughput experimentation (Section 5). Finally, a general conclusion and a critical perspective on current challenges and future directions are presented, emphasizing the integration of molecular databases, algorithms, computational power, and autonomous experimental platforms. AI is expected to accelerate molecular design, thereby facilitating the development of next-generation battery systems and enabling sustainable energy innovations.","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145103581","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}
Qing-Ling Hong, Xue Xiao, Xuan Ai, Huimin Liu, Guang-Rui Xu, Qi Xue, Xin Wang, Bao Yu Xia, Yu Chen
{"title":"Organic interface enhanced electrocatalysis","authors":"Qing-Ling Hong, Xue Xiao, Xuan Ai, Huimin Liu, Guang-Rui Xu, Qi Xue, Xin Wang, Bao Yu Xia, Yu Chen","doi":"10.1039/d5cs00554j","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cs00554j","url":null,"abstract":"Organic interface engineering has attracted increasing attention as an effective approach to tailoring electrode surfaces and improving electrocatalytic performance, while a comprehensive understanding of its underlying mechanisms remains limited. This review provides an in-depth examination of the design strategies and functional roles of organic interfaces in electrocatalysis. We categorize organic interfaces into three representative types: (i) small organic molecule-functionalized surfaces, (ii) polymer-modified electrodes, and (iii) self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). Various fabrication methods are discussed, alongside the diverse interaction mechanisms—such as covalent bonding, coordination effects, and van der Waals interactions—that govern the interface between organic components and electrode materials. We then focus on how organic interfaces contribute to catalytic enhancement by modulating local atomic arrangements, tailoring electronic structures, and constructing favorable reaction microenvironments. These interfacial modifications offer new opportunities to optimize catalytic activity, selectivity, and operational stability across a range of electrochemical transformations. Finally, we outline key challenges and future perspectives in applying organic interface strategies to practical energy conversion technologies. This review aims to bridge existing knowledge gaps and offer conceptual and methodological guidance for the rational development and design of high-performance electrocatalysts through molecular-level interface engineering.","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":"60 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145103872","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}