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Double-cavity cucurbiturils: synthesis, structures, properties, and applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3536-3560
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00961K, Review Article
Qing Li, Zhengwei Yu, Carl Redshaw, Xin Xiao, Zhu Tao
This review article presents the structures, properties, and the emerging applications of a subset of cucurbit[n]uril-type receptors that have two cavities.
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Correlating concerted cations with oxygen redox in rechargeable batteries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3561-3578
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00550J, Review Article
Shiqi Wang, Lifan Wang, David Sandoval, Tongchao Liu, Chun Zhan, Khalil Amine
This review underscores the critical importance of oxygen redox and elucidates the precise commonalities of cations in regulating oxygen redox.
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Sixty years of electrochemical optical spectroscopy: a retrospective

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3579-3605
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00734K, Review Article
Open Access
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Chao-Yu Li, Zhong-Qun Tian
After sixty years of development, electrochemical optical spectroscopy has evolved from the early phase of proof-of-concept to an advanced phase with various spectroscopic modes and has contributed significantly to the field of electrochemistry.
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Thermally activated structural phase transitions and processes in metal–organic frameworks

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3606-3629
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01105D, Review Article
Open Access
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Celia Castillo-Blas, Ashleigh M. Chester, David A. Keen, Thomas D. Bennett
The structural knowledge of metal–organic frameworks is crucial for understanding and developing new efficient materials for industrial implementation.
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Emerging polymeric materials for treatment of oral diseases: design strategy towards a unique oral environment

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3273-3301
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01039B, Review Article
Open Access
Bo Jia, Beibei Zhang, Jianhua Li, Jinlong Qin, Yisheng Huang, Mingshu Huang, Yue Ming, Jingjing Jiang, Ran Chen, Yufen Xiao, Jianzhong Du
We highlight the recent progress and design strategies of polymeric materials with tailored functions to overcome the highly movable and wet, microbial and inflammatory environment in the oral cavity for treatment of oral diseases.
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Layer-by-layer thinning of two-dimensional materials

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00817G, Review Article
Open Access
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Phuong V. Pham, The-Hung Mai, Huy-Binh Do, M. Vasundhara, Van-Huy Nguyen, Trieu Nguyen, Hao Van Bui, Van-Duong Dao, Ram K. Gupta, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, Jin-Hong Park
Etching technology – one of the representative modern semiconductor device makers – serves as a broad descriptor for the process of removing material from the surfaces of various materials, whether partially or entirely.
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Zn-based batteries for sustainable energy storage: strategies and mechanisms

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00295K, Review Article
Open Access
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Lei Tang, Haojia Peng, Jiarui Kang, Han Chen, Mingyue Zhang, Yan Liu, Dong Ha Kim, Yijiang Liu, Zhiqun Lin
This review systematically summarizes various redox mechanisms in Zn-based batteries and design strategies to improve their electrochemical performance, which provides a reference for future development of high-performance Zn-based batteries.
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Low oxidation state and hydrido group 2 complexes: synthesis and applications in the activation of gaseous substrates

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00097H, Review Article
Matthew J. Evans, Cameron Jones
This review summarises advances in the chemistry of low-oxidation state and hydrido group 2 metal complexes, focussing on their use for the reductive activation of feed-stock gaseous small molecules, and their subsequent transformation into value added products.
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Innovative, combinatorial and high-throughput approaches to degrader synthesis

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01127E, Tutorial Review
Rebecca Stevens, James D. F. Thompson, Julie C. L. Fournier, Glenn A. Burley, David J. Battersby, Afjal H. Miah
In this review we highlight how the synthesis of degraders has evolved in recent years, in particular the application of high-throughput chemistry and screening approaches such as D2B and DEL technologies to expedite discovery timelines.
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Advanced cathodes for aqueous Zn batteries beyond Zn2+ intercalation

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00771E, Tutorial Review
Junnan Hao, Shaojian Zhang, Han Wu, Libei Yuan, Kenneth Davey, Shi-Zhang Qiao
This Review outlines advancements in cathodes beyond Zn2+ intercalation for aqueous Zn batteries, assesses the challenges in transitioning from laboratory research to industrial application, and identifies promising candidates for practical use.
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Protein misfolding and amyloid nucleation through liquid–liquid phase separation

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01065A, Review Article
Semanti Mukherjee, Manisha Poudyal, Kritika Dave, Pradeep Kadu, Samir K. Maji
Protein misfolding and amyloid aggregation, linked to neurodegenerative diseases, can result from liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) and a subsequent liquid-to-solid transition. This represents LLPS as a generic mechanism in amyloid nucleation.
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The circular economy of water across the six continents

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00812F, Tutorial Review
Open Access
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Mohammad Peydayesh, Raffaele Mezzenga
Water is our most valuable and precious resource, yet it is only available in a limited amount.
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Construction of olefinic coordination polymer single crystal platforms: precise organic synthesis, in situ exploration of reaction mechanisms and beyond

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01050C, Review Article
Qiaoqiao Zhang, Yong Wang, Pierre Braunstein, Jian-Ping Lang
Olefinic coordination polymers were used as universal single crystal platforms for precise organic synthesis, in situ mechanism exploration and photochemical applications.
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Advances in morphology-controlled alumina and its supported Pd catalysts: synthesis and applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00776F, Review Article
Yanpeng Yang, Chenglin Miao, Ruoyu Wang, Rongxin Zhang, Xiaoyu Li, Jieguang Wang, Xi Wang, Jiannian Yao
This review highlights the preparation and regulation strategies of alumina materials from different dimensions and summarizes the preparation, metal–support interaction, and application of Pd/Al2O3 catalysts on important industrial catalysis.
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Contact-electro-catalysis (CEC)

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00736G, Review Article
Ziming Wang, Xuanli Dong, Wei Tang, Zhong Lin Wang
Contact-electro-catalysis (CEC) is an emerging field that utilizes electron transfer occurring at the liquid–solid and even liquid–liquid interfaces because of the contact-electrification effect to stimulate redox reactions.
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Mechanistic studies on single-electron transfer in frustrated Lewis pairs and its application to main-group chemistry

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00185K, Tutorial Review
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Lars J. C. van der Zee, Jelle Hofman, Joost M. van Gaalen, J. Chris Slootweg
Here, we discuss predicting thermal and photoinduced single-electron transfer (SET) in frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs) and characterizing the resulting radical pair. We then extend these methods' application to main-group chemistry.
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Gel polymer electrolytes for rechargeable batteries toward wide-temperature applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00551H, Review Article
Open Access
Xiaoyan Zhou, Yifang Zhou, Le Yu, Luhe Qi, Kyeong-Seok Oh, Pei Hu, Sang-Young Lee, Chaoji Chen
Design principles, engineering strategies, challenges, and opportunities of gel polymer electrolytes for rechargeable batteries toward wide-temperature applications are thoroughly reviewed.
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Selective C(aryl)–O bond cleavage in biorenewable phenolics

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00570D, Review Article
Gilles De Smet, Xingfeng Bai, Bert U. W. Maes
Selective removal of the hydroxy, methoxy or both groups in biorenewable oxygenated arenes (derived from lignin depolymerization) provides, respectively, anisoles, phenols and benzenes.
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Flexible molecular crystals for optoelectronic applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3687-3713
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00116D, Review Article
Chuanxin Wei, Liang Li, Yingying Zheng, Lizhi Wang, Jingyao Ma, Man Xu, Jinyi Lin, Linghai Xie, Panče Naumov, Xuehua Ding, Quanyou Feng, Wei Huang
This review provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the current flexible molecular crystals, specifically concerning their mechanical properties and optoelectronic performance, intending to advance their flexible optoelectronic applications.
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Recent advances in the chemistry of isolable carbene analogues with group 13–15 elements

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3896-3951
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00784G, Review Article
Mian He, Chaopeng Hu, Rui Wei, Xin-Feng Wang, Liu Leo Liu
This review provides an overview of main group carbene analogues, covering recent advancements, synthesis strategies, and the diverse reactivity of elements in groups 13–15 based on their structural characteristics.
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Self-indicating polymers: a pathway to intelligent materials

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,4045-4085
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00431G, Review Article
Mobina Bayat, Hanieh Mardani, Hossein Roghani-Mamaqani, Richard Hoogenboom
Self-indicating polymers undergo detectable variations in response to stimuli. Important mechanisms of self-indication are aggregation, phase transition, covalent and non-covalent bond cleavage, isomerization, charge transfer, and energy transfer.
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Peptide hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3640-3655
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00648D, Tutorial Review
Open Access
Thangavel Vijayakanth, Sneha Dasgupta, Pragati Ganatra, Sigal Rencus-Lazar, Aamod V. Desai, Shyamapada Nandi, Rahul Jain, Santu Bera, Andy I. Nguyen, Ehud Gazit, Rajkumar Misra
This tutorial review discusses the design principles, implications, and future challenges associated with peptide-based hydrogen-bonded porous frameworks (P-HPFs).
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Mitochondria-targeted BODIPY dyes for small molecule recognition, bio-imaging and photodynamic therapy

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3976-4019
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00456B, Review Article
Sisi Wang, Lizhi Gai, Yuncong Chen, Xiaobo Ji, Hua Lu, Zijian Guo
This review focuses on the design strategy, spectroscopic characteristics, and functionalization of mitochondrion-targeted BODIPY dyes, providing an overview of these dyes for mitochondrion-targeted bioimaging and photodynamic therapy.
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Peptide-based self-assembled monolayers (SAMs): what peptides can do for SAMs and vice versa

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3714-3773
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00921A, Review Article
Open Access
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Carlos Redondo-Gómez, Paula Parreira, M. Cristina L. Martins, Helena S. Azevedo
Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) based on peptides represent a reproducible platform for screening and studying peptide functions and facilitating their translation into multidisciplinary applications.
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Squaramide-based receptors in anion supramolecular chemistry: insights into anion binding, sensing, transport and extraction

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3952-3975
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01165H, Review Article
Open Access
Giacomo Picci, Riccardo Montis, Vito Lippolis, Claudia Caltagirone
Squaramides are a class of extremely versatile receptors for anion recognition, sensing, transport and extraction.
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Routes to high-performance layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,4230-4301
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00929G, Review Article
Jingqiang Wang, Yan-Fang Zhu, Yu Su, Jun-Xu Guo, Shuangqiang Chen, Hua-Kun Liu, Shi-Xue Dou, Shu-Lei Chou, Yao Xiao
Various optimization strategies are reviewed and summarized to formulate design principles for layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries.
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Nanochemistry of gold: from surface engineering to dental healthcare applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3656-3686
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00894K, Review Article
Shuang Zhang, Na Kong, Zezheng Wang, Yangheng Zhang, Can Ni, Lingjun Li, Hongbin Wang, Min Yang, Wenrong Yang, Fuhua Yan
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest nanochemistry advancements in the design, synthesis, and utilization of engineered gold nanostructures (GNSs) for dental healthcare applications.
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Recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries for a sustainable future: recent advancements

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00898C, Review Article
Open Access
Basanta Kumar Biswal, Bei Zhang, Phuong Thi Minh Tran, Jingjing Zhang, Rajasekhar Balasubramanian
A critical review of the recent developments in the recycling of spent Li-ion batteries using five major technologies (direct recycling, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, bioleaching and electrometallurgy) and evaluation of their sustainability.
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The mechanism of water oxidation using transition metal-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01031G, Review Article
Shujiao Yang, Xiaohan Liu, Sisi Li, Wenjie Yuan, Luna Yang, Ting Wang, Haoquan Zheng, Rui Cao, Wei Zhang
The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) mechanisms using transition metal-based electrocatalysts are instrumental in providing novel insights into both natural and artificial energy conversion processes.
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On the fundamentals of quantum rate theory and the long-range electron transport in respiratory chains

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00662J, Tutorial Review
Paulo Roberto Bueno
The quantum rate concept v = E/h = c*/L implies relativistic electrodynamics, permitting the transport of electrons in long-range paths of length L and explaining the respiration mechanism if a suitable Boltzmannian statistical setting of E is applied.
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Daily Quiz | On history of the World Championships 

With the 75th edition of Formula 1 World Championship going to commence from February 29 in Bahrain, here’s a quiz on the history of the World Championships held so far




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A day to remember for Arjun Rao & Satish Rajagopal




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Motorsport FMSCI | Triple delight for Jaden and Abhay




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Bull runs, a Mercedes farewell tour, driver churn: Formula One storylines to keep an eye on

Racing fans will have to wait until next year to savour the tasty prospect of Lewis Hamilton turning out for Ferrari, but that doesn’t mean 2024 is merely the lull before the storm




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Fifty-two entries for 47th MMSC South India Rally




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MOTORSPORTS | Aditya, Virender seize overall lead in MMSC South India Rally




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SOUTH INDIA RALLY CH’IPS | Wadia zooms to overall title




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Pérez downplays speculation of his Red Bull teammate Verstappen leaving to join Mercedes in F1

Pérez remains convinced the team is united.




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Ferrari buoyed by pace after Australian GP practice

Leclerc's team mate Carlos Sainz was third quickest in FP2 on his return to racing two weeks after appendicitis surgery




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Australian GP qualifying | Verstappen takes pole position; Carlos Sainz also in front row

Verstappen has won both races to start the season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia




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Vettel would be amazing option for Mercedes, says Hamilton

“I would love for Seb to come back and I think he would be an amazing option for the team,” Hamilton, who joins Ferrari next season, told a press conference at the Suzuka Circuit ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix




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Russell says Hamilton exit will give Mercedes fresh start




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Verstappen takes pole position at Japanese GP for third year in a row

Verstappen, who will be looking for a third straight victory in Japan in Sunday's race, becomes the first driver to take pole in the opening four races of a season since Lewis Hamilton nine years ago.




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Gaurav Gill finishes Day 1 of Otago Rally in top-three

Gaurav Gill and his New-Zealand-based co-driver Jared Hudson were third on the timesheets, a little over 30 seconds behind overall leader Jack Hawkeswood and 11 seconds adrift of second-placed Robbie Stokes




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Another race, another victory for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen at Chinese GP

The three-time defending champion won the Chinese Grand Prix on April 21 starting from pole, his fourth victory in five races this season and his 23rd in the last 27 extending through last season.




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Lando Norris earns 1st career F1 victory by ending Verstappen's dominance at Miami

Lando Norris needed 110 starts and a mistake by Max Verstappen to earn his first ever Formula 1 race and end Verstappen’s dominance at the Miami Grand Prix




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Why Adrian Newey’s Red Bull exit could redraw F1’s contours

In a highly complex sport, the 65-year-old design genius — F1’s foremost aerodynamicist — is the closest guarantee of success. And so while Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move is seismic, Newey’s departure is much more significant, in terms of its potential effect on the pecking order




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Uncertainty surrounds MotoGP Bharat




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Kush Maini buoyant after maiden Formula One test for Alpine




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Max Verstappen wins 3rd straight Canadian Grand Prix for 60th Formula 1 victory

Verstappen finished more than three seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris in the 70-lap race