Angewandte ChemiePub Date : 2026-10-05Epub Date: 2026-08-08DOI: 10.1002/ange.6337773
Anwita Chattopadhyay, Satyajit Roy, Rudi Fasan
{"title":"Stereoselective Synthesis of Aminals Through Enzyme-Catalyzed Intermolecular C(sp3)-H Amidation of Azacycles","authors":"Anwita Chattopadhyay, Satyajit Roy, Rudi Fasan","doi":"10.1002/ange.6337773","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.6337773","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Stereogenic aminals are widespread in natural products, pharmaceuticals, and biologically active compounds, including important classes of antibiotics. Methodologies for asymmetric synthesis of aminals are therefore highly desirable, yet they remain scarce and mostly rely on C─N bond formation at functionalized carbon centers such as carbonyls. Here we report the development of a strategy for asymmetric synthesis of aminals via direct, stereoselective C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–H functionalization of cyclic amines via an enzyme-catalyzed intermolecular nitrene transfer reaction with dioxazolones. Using engineered variants of thermophilic cytochrome P450 (CYP119) from <i>Sulfolobus solfataricus</i> as catalysts, this approach enables the synthesis of a diverse set of indoline-based aminals in good to high yields, excellent regio- and chemoselectivity, and with enantioselectivity up to >99% <i>ee</i>. This methodology could be further extended to pyrrolidines, piperidines, or morpholines as well as different dioxazolone reagents, yielding a diverse range of enantioenriched aminal scaffolds. This work expands the scope of abiological intermolecular C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–H amination reactions accessible through biocatalysis and provides a convenient, new route to the synthesis of enantioenriched aminal compounds.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7803,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie","volume":"138 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149100285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Angewandte ChemiePub Date : 2026-10-05Epub Date: 2026-08-10DOI: 10.1002/ange.7449383
Clark Vu, Isaac D. Addo, Woojung Ham, Udita Choudhury, Joshua C. Worch, John B. Matson
{"title":"Bottlebrush Polyolefin Sulfones as Triggerable and Degradable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives","authors":"Clark Vu, Isaac D. Addo, Woojung Ham, Udita Choudhury, Joshua C. Worch, John B. Matson","doi":"10.1002/ange.7449383","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.7449383","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The molecular architecture (topology) of bottlebrush polymers, featuring densely grafted side chains along a polymeric backbone, leads to unique physical properties, enabling their use as functional materials including elastomers and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs). Bottlebrush polymers can form additive-free PSAs due to their architecture, but most are crosslinked materials that include all-carbon backbones, have thermally unstable disulfide bonds, or do not reach the high molar masses needed for bottlebrush PSAs. Here, we applied the alternating free-radical copolymerization of sulfur dioxide (SO<sub>2</sub>) and norbornene-based macromonomers in a grafting-through approach to make bottlebrush polymers with number-average molar masses exceeding 1100 kg/mol and backbone degrees of polymerization exceeding 900. These first examples of poly(olefin sulfone) bottlebrush polymers incorporated polyacrylate, polymethacrylate, polystyrene, and poly(lactic acid) side chains, all attached to a poly(norbornene-<i>alt</i>-SO<sub>2</sub>) backbone. Under mild alkaline conditions, these very high molecular weight bottlebrush polymers degraded considerably within 10 min and completely within 4 h. Finally, a bottlebrush polymer synthesized using this approach behaved as a PSA with a peel strength of ∼1200 N/m, substantially higher than non-degradable PSAs in commercial tapes. In sum, this work offers a versatile approach to synthesize triggerable and degradable bottlebrush polymer adhesives enabling end-of-life disposal following their intended applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":7803,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie","volume":"138 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ange.7449383","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149099989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Angewandte ChemiePub Date : 2026-10-05Epub Date: 2026-08-22DOI: 10.1002/ange.1137232
Aruni Dissanayake, Jaclyn J. Raymond, Priya Ranjan Sahoo, Janet R. Morrow
{"title":"Paramagnetic d-Block Metal Organic Cages as MRI or Chemical Shift Probes","authors":"Aruni Dissanayake, Jaclyn J. Raymond, Priya Ranjan Sahoo, Janet R. Morrow","doi":"10.1002/ange.1137232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.1137232","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Paramagnetic d-block metal organic cages (MOCs) show promise for the development of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents and magnetic resonance spectroscopy imaging (MRSI) probes. MOC-based MRI probes increase the relaxation rates of water protons with predominant examples containing high-spin Fe(III). MOC T<sub>1</sub> MRI probes show enhanced signal based, in part, on slower reorientation times attributed to rigidly linked paramagnetic metal centers. Paramagnetic shift (parashift) probes for MRSI are highly symmetrical MOCs that produce intense paramagnetically shifted proton resonances for improved signal and generally contain high-spin Co(II) or Ni(II). The host–guest properties of MOCs are of interest for the delivery of drugs and for the development of responsive imaging probes to sense small molecules as guests. New MOCs with improved water solubility and stability would facilitate new applications in biomedical imaging.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7803,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie","volume":"138 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149100141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Review of Electrochemical–Biological Coupling Systems for CO2 Valorization: Catalytic Fundamentals, System Integration, and Industrial Outlook","authors":"Xuefeng Shi, Chang Li, Feng Guo, Yufan Jing, Yafei Guo, Hongliang Li, Meng Qiao, Xianzhu Huang, Xi Chen, Chuanwen Zhao, Wenming Zhang, Xing Zhang, Jie Zeng","doi":"10.1002/ange.9183730","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.9183730","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To support dual-carbon goals and address the limitations of conventional CO<sub>2</sub> valorization technologies, this review summarizes recent advances in electrochemical–biological coupling systems for high-value CO<sub>2</sub> utilization, with emphasis on catalytic fundamentals, system integration, and industrial prospects. We discuss catalyst and reactor design for CO<sub>2</sub> electroreduction to C<sub>1</sub>/C<sub>2</sub> liquid platform molecules, particularly formate, acetate, and methanol, and their subsequent biological conversion. The review further examines metabolic and engineering strategies by which microbial cell factories assimilate electro-generated substrates to produce high-value compounds, including amino acids, organic acids, polysaccharides, and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB). Key bottlenecks in electrocatalyst stability, gas diffusion electrodes, reactor operation, carbonate accumulation, cathode flooding, metabolic compatibility, flux matching, and system-level coupling are analyzed. We also highlight the roles of artificial intelligence, multiscale modeling, smart control, techno-economic analysis, and life-cycle assessment in accelerating scale-up and industrial translation. Overall, electrochemical–biological coupling provides a “capture-convert-valorize” route that integrates renewable-electricity-driven electrocatalysis with biomanufacturing, enabling CO<sub>2</sub> conversion into multicarbon, value-added products and offering a promising platform for sustainable carbon recycling and carbon-negative manufacturing.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7803,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie","volume":"138 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149100118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synergizing Schottky/S-Scheme Dual-Junction With Cu/Pb Dual-Site in a 0D/3D Cu@CsPbBr3/g-C3N4 Heterojunction for Efficient CO2-to-C2H4 Photoreduction","authors":"Zexiang Wang, Feng Xiang, Haixia Wang, Mingyue Zheng, Yuxia Wang, Ying Wang, Ruizhi Li, Xian Zhao, Weiliu Fan","doi":"10.1002/ange.4202059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.4202059","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The CO<sub>2</sub> photoreduction to multi-carbon products, particularly C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub>, remains challenging due to inefficient charge separation, high C−C coupling barriers, and limited mass transport. Herein, we designed a mixed-dimensional heterostructure integrating S-scheme and Schottky junctions, with Cu-decorated CsPbBr<sub>3</sub> nanocrystals anchored on three-dimensionally ordered macroporous g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> (Cu@CPB/3DOM-CN). In situ x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy demonstrate dual internal electric fields driving rectified spatial carrier separation with strong redox capability. Strong metal–support interaction induces charge redistribution, generating polarized Cu/Pb dual sites that lower the energy barrier for *CO hydrogenation to *CHO. In situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy combined with density functional theory calculations provides direct evidence that dual sites promote asymmetric *CO−*CHO coupling. The 3DOM framework functions as a nanoreactor, enhancing the local enrichment of CO<sub>2</sub> and key intermediates to promote coupling kinetics. The optimized catalyst exhibits distinct selectivity across varying CO<sub>2</sub> concentrations, achieving 52.4% C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub> selectivity (26.37 µmol g<sup>−1</sup> h<sup>−1</sup>) in pure CO<sub>2</sub>, which increases to 77.6% and 65.1% under 5% and 0.04% CO<sub>2</sub> (balanced with Ar), respectively, highlighting its remarkable adaptability to diverse application scenarios. This work establishes a triple synergy of directional charge transport, active-site polarization, and reactant enrichment for efficient and selective CO<sub>2</sub>-to-C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub> conversion.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7803,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie","volume":"138 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149099560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Angewandte ChemiePub Date : 2026-10-05Epub Date: 2026-08-07DOI: 10.1002/ange.6932848
Songyang Yuan, Quanrun Qiu, Huaiman Cao, Chengda Ge, Yiting Jiang, Gengyang Su, Lingyi Ke, Gengxin Du, Guangruixing Zou, Hui Liu, Guanhua Ren, Jing Wang, Nan Zhang, Yidan An, Qingduan Li, Ze Yu, Tao Jia, Yue-Peng Cai, Shengjian Liu, Hin-Lap Yip
{"title":"Molecularly Templated Buried Interfaces for Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells","authors":"Songyang Yuan, Quanrun Qiu, Huaiman Cao, Chengda Ge, Yiting Jiang, Gengyang Su, Lingyi Ke, Gengxin Du, Guangruixing Zou, Hui Liu, Guanhua Ren, Jing Wang, Nan Zhang, Yidan An, Qingduan Li, Ze Yu, Tao Jia, Yue-Peng Cai, Shengjian Liu, Hin-Lap Yip","doi":"10.1002/ange.6932848","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.6932848","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The buried interface between self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) and perovskite absorbers critically governs charge extraction and stability in inverted perovskite solar cells, yet remains structurally mismatched and poorly controlled. Here, we report a buried-interface engineering strategy inspired by non‑covalent molecular templating, enabled by complementary triphenylamine-based molecular building blocks. A triphenylamine-based ammonium salt, 2-(4-(diphenylamino)phenyl)ethanammonium iodide (TPANI), is introduced into the perovskite precursor, while a structurally matched triphenylamine-based bisphosphonic acid SAM deposited on ITO serves as the hole-selective layer. Non-covalent interactions at the buried interface induce molecular templating and interfacial organization of TPANI, strengthening SAM/perovskite adhesion and reducing intergranular groove depth at the buried side of the perovskite film. The resulting monolithically integrated interface suppresses buried interfacial defects, improves energy-level alignment, and facilitates hole extraction. Consequently, inverted devices achieve a power conversion efficiency of 26.58% with an exceptionally high fill factor of 86.72%, together with markedly enhanced operational stability. These results demonstrate that non‑covalent molecular templating provides an effective and general strategy for engineering buried interfaces in perovskite photovoltaics.</p>","PeriodicalId":7803,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie","volume":"138 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ange.6932848","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149099753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inside Back Cover: Synergizing Schottky/S-Scheme Dual-Junction With Cu/Pb Dual-Site in a 0D/3D Cu@CsPbBr3/G-C3N4 Heterojunction for Efficient CO2-to-C2H4 Photoreduction","authors":"Zexiang Wang, Feng Xiang, Haixia Wang, Mingyue Zheng, Yuxia Wang, Ying Wang, Ruizhi Li, Xian Zhao, Weiliu Fan","doi":"10.1002/ange.2026-m1709013400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.2026-m1709013400","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In Research Article e4202059, Weiliu Fan and co-workers report the development of a triple-synergy Cu@CsPbBr<sub>3</sub>/3DOM-CN photocatalytic system by integrating S-scheme/Schottky junction-driven charge regulation, Cu/Pb interfacial dual-site engineering, and 3DOM nanoreactor construction. This cooperative design enables directional electron utilization, promoted asymmetric *CO−*CHO coupling, and enhanced CO<sub>2</sub>/intermediate enrichment, achieving selective and stable C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub> generation under concentrated or diluted CO<sub>2</sub> atmospheres.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":7803,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie","volume":"138 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ange.2026-m1709013400","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149100553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Angewandte ChemiePub Date : 2026-10-05Epub Date: 2026-09-04DOI: 10.1002/ange.2703109
Didier Bourissou
{"title":"Programming Transition-Metal Reactivity With Dicationic Tetrylene Z-Type Ligands","authors":"Didier Bourissou","doi":"10.1002/ange.2703109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.2703109","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Dicationic tetrylenes possess unique σ–acceptor properties but have long remained chemical curiosities because of their intrinsic instability and limited coordination chemistry. Chen and Zhang now transform these elusive species into practical, electronically programmable Z-type ligands, enabling systematic tuning of platinum electrophilicity and catalysis (https://doi.org/10.1002/anov.70024). This work establishes a new paradigm for Z-type ligand design.</p>","PeriodicalId":7803,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie","volume":"138 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ange.2703109","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149099611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Angewandte ChemiePub Date : 2026-10-05Epub Date: 2026-08-19DOI: 10.1002/ange.1293701
Jidong Yu, Rui-Ting Gao, Limin Wu, Lei Wang
{"title":"Zn─F Diatomic Sites Promote Electrochemical C─N Coupling for the Synthesis of Amino Acids","authors":"Jidong Yu, Rui-Ting Gao, Limin Wu, Lei Wang","doi":"10.1002/ange.1293701","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.1293701","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>While electrocatalytic C─N coupling offers a promising route for amino acid synthesis, its efficiency is limited by complex reaction pathways and competitive adsorption of reactants and intermediates on single-site catalysts. Herein, we report a catalyst with F and Zn diatomic sites on MnO<sub>2-x</sub> that enables the efficient synthesis of various amino acids from keto acids and nitrate through electrocatalytic C─N coupling in neutral electrolytes. For alanine synthesis, this catalyst exhibits a high Faradaic efficiency (FE) of 76.25% and a production rate of 543.02 µmol cm<sup>−2</sup> h<sup>−1</sup> across a broad potential window from –0.3 to –1.3 V<sub>RHE</sub>, while maintaining stable operation for over 300 h. In a membrane electrode assembly reactor, the catalyst sustains stable alanine production for 200 h with an average FE of 70.86%, enabling the practical isolation of 44.72 g of alanine. In situ spectroscopic and theoretical calculations demonstrate a tandem catalytic cascade, in which nitrate reduction proceeds to NH<sub>2</sub>OH on MnO<sub>2-x</sub>, NH<sub>2</sub>OH then spontaneously condenses with keto acids adsorbed on Zn sites to form C═N oxime intermediates, and these oximes migrate to F sites for hydrogenation to amino acids. This work offers insights into diatomic-site design for amino acid electrosynthesis and promotes the sustainable production of high-value organonitrogen compounds.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7803,"journal":{"name":"Angewandte Chemie","volume":"138 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149100252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}