Chi Gao, Yang Liu, Cheng-Sheng Li, He Guo, Sheng-Han Wang, Cong Xu, Mang Wang
{"title":"O-Trifluoromethylation of ketones: an alternative straightforward route to alkenyl trifluoromethyl ethers","authors":"Chi Gao, Yang Liu, Cheng-Sheng Li, He Guo, Sheng-Han Wang, Cong Xu, Mang Wang","doi":"10.1039/d5sc01073j","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5sc01073j","url":null,"abstract":"Here we report an unprecedented O-trifluoromethylation of ketones using chloro(phenyl)trifluoromethyl-λ3-iodane (CPTFI). Our method provides a new strategy for the facile synthesis of various synthetically valuable alkenyl trifluoromethyl ethers, particularly those CF3O-substituted terminal alkenes and cyclic alkenes that have been elusive until now, from simple aromatic, aliphatic, and cyclic ketones. The success of this reaction is attributed to the full utilization of the multifunctionality of CPTFI: 1) its strong Lewis acid activation ability, which enables weak nucleophile such as Cl anion to attack the carbonyl group; 2) its bifunctionality, which allows for the introduction of CF3 and Cl into the carbonyl in one step, thus enabling the obtainment of alkenyl trifluoromethyl ethers by further removal of HCl. The further transformation in the synthesis of CF3O-cyclopropanes, which were previously largely unexplored, reveals the significant potential of alkenyl trifluoromethyl ethers as valuable CF3O-containing building blocks in the discovery of innovative materials, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.","PeriodicalId":9909,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Science","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143806228","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":"Precise positioning of Au islands within mesoporous Pd–Pt nanoparticles for plasmon-enhanced methanol oxidation","authors":"Liyang Zhu, Yunqing Kang, Miharu Eguchi, Yingji Zhao, Dong Jiang, Xiaoqian Wei, Xingtao Xu, Kenta Nakagawa, Toru Asahi, Tokihiko Yokoshima, Yusuke Yamauchi","doi":"10.1039/d4sc07345b","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4sc07345b","url":null,"abstract":"Trimetallic systems have garnered considerable attention in (electro)catalysis due to the synergistic effects resulting from the combination of three different metals. However, achieving precise control over the positioning of various metals and understanding the relationship between structure and performance remains challenging. This study introduces an approach for synthesizing Pd@Pt@Au mesoporous nanoparticles (MNPs) with distinct core–shell Pd@Pt structures, featuring well-dispersed isolated Au islands on the outer shell, improving the plasmonic effect. The electrocatalytic performance of Pd@Pt@Au MNPs in the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) is assessed under light-induced and light-independent conditions. The results indicate significantly enhanced activity compared to commercial Pt black, with catalytic activity during MOR increasing approximately 7.5-fold under light irradiation. The external placement of Au on the shell of Pd@Pt@Au MNPs provides superior plasmonic enhancement, thereby contributing to improved catalytic performance under light irradiation. This investigation sheds light on the controlled synthesis of trimetallic MNPs and their catalytic applications, underscoring the importance of precise Au positioning for optimizing performance.","PeriodicalId":9909,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Science","volume":"75 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143806229","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":"Design of Cellulosic Poly(Ionic Liquid)s with Hydrogen Bond/Ion Dual Regulation Mechanism for Highly Reversible Zn Anode†","authors":"Kui Chen, Yongzhen Xu, Hebang Li, Yue Li, Lihua Zhang, Yuanlong Guo, Qinqin Xu, Yunqi Li, Haibo Xie","doi":"10.1039/d5sc01555c","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5sc01555c","url":null,"abstract":"The unstable electrode/electrolyte interface with erratic zinc (Zn) deposition, severe dendritic growth and parasitic side reactions deteriorates the reversibility, tolerance and sustainability of aqueous Zn ion batteries (AZIBs). Herein, a imidazolium-based cellulosic poly(ionic liquid)s ([CellMim]+) additive with hydrogen bond/ion dual regulation mechanism for aqueous electrolyte was designed and prepared via a transesterification reaction by taking the particular solvent properties. The water-rich Zn anode interface significantly optimized by hydrogen bond (HB) formation and preferential adsorption of [CellMim]+. Additionally, the overfed Zn2+ ions are modulated by [CellMim]+ cations though electrostatic repulsion, fostering uniform Zn deposition and solid electrolyte interface (SEI). Notably, the Zn||Zn cells with [CellMim]+ modified Zn(OTf)2 electrolyte exhibit a long cycle life over 1800 h at 1 mA cm-2 and a high cumulative capacity of 3700 mAh cm-2 at 10 mA cm-2 with 56.9% Zn utilization rate (ZUR). Intriguingly, this electrolyte demonstrates a remarkable durability of 260 h at 8 mA cm-2 with 22.77% ZUR for a 9 cm2 pouch cell. These results highlight the great potential of cellulosic derivatives in battery applications and offer valuable insights into the design of sustainable aqueous electrolyte additives for AZIBs.","PeriodicalId":9909,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Science","volume":"38 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143806231","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}
Yiming Ding, Xianwen Long, Jingwei Zhang, Qu Chunlei, Peng Wang, Xiaodong Yang, Pema-Tenzin Puno, Jun Deng
{"title":"Asymmetric Total Synthesis of Penicilfuranone A through NHC-Catalyzed Umpolung","authors":"Yiming Ding, Xianwen Long, Jingwei Zhang, Qu Chunlei, Peng Wang, Xiaodong Yang, Pema-Tenzin Puno, Jun Deng","doi":"10.1039/d5sc01508a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5sc01508a","url":null,"abstract":"The first asymmetric total synthesis of penicifuranone A was accomplished in eight steps through an NHC-catalyzed umpolung strategy. Key features of the synthesis include an Al-Salen catalyzed asymmetric cyanosilylation to install the tertiary alcohol of gregatin A, and an NHC catalyzed Stetter-Aldol cascade reaction. The umpolung strategy of benzyl aldehyde fragment facilitated a convergent formal [4+2] annulation with gregatin A, ultimately leading to the formation of penicifuranone A","PeriodicalId":9909,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Science","volume":"96 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143797627","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}
Siyuan Yang, Qianqian Mao, Heng Ji, Dingyue Hu, Jinjin Zhang, Linjiang Chen, Ming Liu
{"title":"Discovery of a molecular adsorbent for efficient CO2/CH4 separation using a computation-ready experimental database of porous molecular materials","authors":"Siyuan Yang, Qianqian Mao, Heng Ji, Dingyue Hu, Jinjin Zhang, Linjiang Chen, Ming Liu","doi":"10.1039/d5sc01532d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5sc01532d","url":null,"abstract":"The development and sharing of computational databases for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have significantly accelerated the exploration and application of these materials. Recently, molecular materials have emerged as a notable subclass of porous materials, characterized by their crystallinity, modularity, and processability. Among these, macrocycles and cages stand out as representative molecules. Experimentally discovery of a target molecular material from a vast possibility of structures for defined applications is generally impractical due to high experimental costs. This study presents the most extensive Computation-ready Experimental (CoRE) database of macrocycles and cages (MCD) to date, comprising 7,939 structures. Using the MCD, we conducted simulations of binary CO<small><sub>2</sub></small>/CH<small><sub>4</sub></small> competitive adsorption under conditions relevant to industrial applications. These simulations established a structure-property-function relationship, enabling the identification of materials with potential for CO<small><sub>2</sub></small>/CH<small><sub>4</sub></small> separation. Among them, a macrocycle, <strong>NDI-Δ</strong>, exhibited promising CO<small><sub>2</sub></small> adsorption capacity and selectivity, as confirmed by gas sorption and breakthrough experiments.","PeriodicalId":9909,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Science","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143797709","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":"Redox Mediated Dimerisation of a cyclo-As8 Complex","authors":"Christoph Riesinger, Manfred Scheer","doi":"10.1039/d5sc01685a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5sc01685a","url":null,"abstract":"Reduction as well as oxidation of the <em>cyclo</em>-As<small><sub>8</sub></small> complex [{Cp’’Ta}<small><sub>2</sub></small>(µ,η<small><sup>2:2:2:2:1:1</sup></small>-As<small><sub>8</sub></small>)] (A, Cp’’ = 1,3-<small><sup>t</sup></small>Bu<small><sub>2</sub></small>C<small><sub>5</sub></small>H<small><sub>3</sub></small>) are demonstrated to afford controlled dimerisation to unprecedented As<small><sub>16</sub></small> species. The dication [{Cp’’Ta}<small><sub>4</sub></small>(µ<small><sub>4</sub></small>,η<small><sup>2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:1:1:1:1</sup></small>-As<small><sub>16</sub></small>)]<small><sup>2+ </sup></small>slowly disproportionates in solution, yielding the largest polyarsenide species in a molecular complex known to date.","PeriodicalId":9909,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Science","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143797710","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":"Pyridine-N-oxide Catalyzed Asymmetric N-Acylative Desymmetrization of Sulfonimidamides","authors":"Cui-Mei Guo, Fang-Yuan Zhang, Yin Tian, Ming-Sheng Xie, Hai-Ming Guo","doi":"10.1039/d5sc01270h","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5sc01270h","url":null,"abstract":"A highly efficient enantioselective <em>N</em>-acylative desymmetrization of sulfonimidamides with chloroformates was reported using chiral 4-arylpyridine-<em>N</em>-oxide as the catalyst, affording <em>N</em>-acylative sulfonimidamides with sulfur(VI)-stereocenters in high yields and excellent enantioselectivities. Experiments and DFT calculations support an acyl transfer mechanism, and the nucleophilic substitution of sulfonimidamide to <em>O</em>-acyloxypyridinium cation intermediate is the enantio-determining step of the reaction. The reaction is featured with variability for acyloxy groups and compatibility with moisture.","PeriodicalId":9909,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Science","volume":"183 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143797712","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}
Shruti Suriyakumar, Indu M. Santhakumari, Souvik Ghosh, Anju Vakakuzhiyil Gopinathan, Sooraj Kunnikuruvan, Manikoth M. Shaijumon
{"title":"Fluorine-rich interface for garnet-based high-performance all-solid-state lithium batteries","authors":"Shruti Suriyakumar, Indu M. Santhakumari, Souvik Ghosh, Anju Vakakuzhiyil Gopinathan, Sooraj Kunnikuruvan, Manikoth M. Shaijumon","doi":"10.1039/d5sc01107h","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5sc01107h","url":null,"abstract":"Solid-state batteries present a promising avenue that offers improved safety and energy density, effectively addressing the limitations of state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries. Among different solid electrolytes, composite polymer electrolytes (CPEs) offer versatile multi-component solutions to distinct challenges posed by inorganic solid and organic polymer electrolytes. However, the polymer–filler interface issues significantly hamper their performance when higher ceramic (>20%) loading occurs. Here, we demonstrate an efficient strategy to introduce an <em>in situ</em>-formed fluorine-rich interface for the lithium anode and the ceramic fillers in the CPE. The rationally designed CPE comprises a high ceramic loading of 40% and exhibits significantly high Li-ionic conductivity (10<small><sup>−4</sup></small> S cm<small><sup>−1</sup></small> @ 55 °C) and compatibility, along with impressive long cycling performance of the Li|Li symmetric cell for over 2000 cycles at 0.1 mA cm<small><sup>−2</sup></small>. We fabricated all-solid-state Li//LFP full cells that delivered a discharge capacity of 140 mA h g<small><sup>−1</sup></small> at a 0.1C-rate when cycled at 70 °C and showed good cycling stability. The role of fluorine-containing additives in enhancing conductivity was validated using computations. Furthermore, we extended the applicability of the optimised CPE as an interface modifier in Li//LFP full cells, resulting in improved capacity and long-term cycling.","PeriodicalId":9909,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Science","volume":"72 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143797675","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":"RIBOsensor for FRET-based, real-time ribose measurements in live cells","authors":"Mina Ahmadi, Zhuangyu Zhao, Ivan J. Dmochowski","doi":"10.1039/d5sc00244c","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5sc00244c","url":null,"abstract":"<small>D</small>-Ribose is a building block of many essential biomolecules, including all nucleic acids, and its supplementation can enhance energy production, particularly under stress conditions such as ischemia and heart failure. The distribution, biosynthesis, and regulation of ribose in mammalian systems remain poorly understood. To explore intracellular ribose dynamics, we developed a genetically encoded fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) sensor using ribose binding protein (RBP) and enhanced cyan and yellow fluorescent proteins (FPs). The RIBOsensor, which positions one FP near the active site of RBP, achieves the necessary sensitivity for cellular imaging by increasing the FRET signal upon ribose binding, compared to traditional N- and C-terminal FP orientations. This sensor rapidly, reversibly, and selectively detects labile ribose in live cells—enabling longitudinal studies—and can be employed for intracellular ribose quantitation, which provides a valuable tool for investigating ribose transport and metabolism in normal and disease states.","PeriodicalId":9909,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Science","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143797674","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":"Point defect formation at finite temperatures with machine-learning force fields","authors":"Irea Mosquera-Lois, Johan Klarbring, Aron Walsh","doi":"10.1039/d4sc08582e","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4sc08582e","url":null,"abstract":"Point defects dictate the properties of many functional materials. The standard approach to modelling the thermodynamics of defects relies on a static description, where the change in Gibbs free energy is approximated by the internal energy. This approach has a low computational cost, but ignores contributions from atomic vibrations and structural configurations that can be accessed at finite temperatures. We train a machine learning force field (MLFF) to explore dynamic defect behaviour using Te_i +1 and V_Te +2 in CdTe as exemplars. We consider the different entropic contributions (e.g., electronic, spin, vibrational, orientational, and configurational) and compare methods to compute the defect free energies, ranging from a harmonic treatment to a fully anharmonic approach based on thermodynamic integration. We find that metastable configurations are populated at room temperature and thermal effects increase the predicted concentration of Te_i +1 by two orders of magnitude --- and can thus significantly affect the predicted properties. Overall, our study underscores the importance of finite-temperature effects and the potential of MLFFs to model defect dynamics at both synthesis and device operating temperatures.","PeriodicalId":9909,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Science","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143797723","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}