Wet chemical strategies make it difficult to suppress capillary contraction and achieve orderly assembly of isotropic sheets. Cheng, Baughman, and co-workers have now used a nanoconfined water-induced alignment strategy to avoid capillary contraction, and obtained ultrastrong isotropic graphene sheets with a tensile strength of 1.87 GPa and porosity of 3.87 %.

This Minireview explores functional liquid-based interfaces, which are notable for using the distinctive properties of liquids in various applications. It focuses on examining the structural dynamics and customizable properties of these interfaces. Additionally, the review discusses the interactions of molecular forces, design methodologies, and key application areas that warrant further attention. The ultimate aim is to advance the development of innovative systems using liquid-based interfaces.

The experimental procedure generally involves two distinct processes: (1) pre-treatment of original plastics; and (2) photoreforming of these treated molecules. The initial stage is essential for the breakdown of long carbon chains into smaller components via pulverization and monomerization, while the subsequent stage focuses on transforming these components into economically valuable products through photoreforming. Plastic photoreforming employs a photocatalyst, typically a semiconductor, that absorbs sunlight and initiating chemical reactions. This approach has the capacity to convert plastic waste into high-value chemicals and generate hydrogen (H₂) through water splitting under ambient conditions.

Both the development of optically pure chiral indenyl rhodium(Ind^xRh) catalysts and Ind^xRh-catalyzed asymmetric C−H activation are challenging and seldom reported. Herein, a class of chiral indenyl ligands bearing a [2.2]benzoindenophane skeleton is presented. It is convenient to synthesize and easy to modify (13 variations are shown). Importantly, its coordination to rhodium is face-specific. Moreover, the utilities of its Ind^xRh catalysts have been demonstrated by two asymmetric C−H activation reactions.

Wang, Torres et al. describe a probe for the live cell monitoring of nutrient uptake by Inverse Electron-Demand Diels–Alder reaction. By dually quenching a CFSE-probe that becomes fluorogenic after treatment with cytosolic esterases, and fluorescent upon reaction with strained alkenes, they could monitor uptake of fatty acids, sugars, and amino acids in primary immune cells.

In this work, a set of CO₂-sourced polycarbonates containing acid-labile cyclic acetal structures were explored as chemical amplification photoresist in deep ultraviolet lithography, and these materials exhibit a superior lithography performance than commercial KrF and ArF resists, demonstrating a promising application prospect in integrated circuit manufacture.

A novel surface-based room temperature rolling circle amplification (RCA) method for multimeric aptamer generation alongside relevant surface bio-functionalization were employed on nano-/microislands (NMIs) working electrodes (WEs) for developing highly sensitive and selective NMIs multimeric aptasensors.

The mesoporous carbon sphere carriers were optimized to enhance O₂ enrichment and localized pH elevation, establishing a favorable microenvironment for 2e⁻ ORR in neutral media to generate H₂O₂ with an exceptional production rate of 15.77 mol g_catalyst⁻¹ h⁻¹, yielding a neutral H₂O₂ solution suitable for medical disinfection.

We developed a general iron-catalyzed decarboxylative oxygenation strategy that occurs under extraordinarily mild conditions, displays high functional group tolerance, and has a broad substrate scope. We conducted a detailed mechanistic study of the transformation, underpinning the further development of iron-photocatalyzed decarboxylative methodologies.

Stable chiral nanospheres with controlled size and density can be obtained from nanoprecipitation of helical poly(phenylacetylenes). These polymer nanoparticles are stable in water in the absence of surfactants and have the ability of encapsulating metal nanoparticles or fluorescent dyes which can be further released by light irradiation.

Real-time tracking and investigation of single particle anisotropy in the dynamic photochemistry processes at the nanoscale via collision electrochemistry is performed. This high-throughput material screening methodology offers insights into the impact of morphological anisotropy on interfacial mass transfer and electron transfer kinetics in plasmonic-assisted electrochemistry.

The catalytic performance of single-atom catalysts was strictly limited by isolated single-atom sites. Fabricating high-density single atoms to realize the synergetic interaction in neighbouring single atoms exhibited great potential to break performance limitations. Herein, we revealed that the synergetic interaction in neighbouring Ir single atoms contributes to enhanced performance for oxygen evolution relative to isolated Ir single atoms.

A titanium nitride undergoes N−C bond coupling with carbon monoxide and isocyanides to form Ti^II cumulene complexes [(PN)₂Ti(NCE)]⁻ (E=O, NAd, N^tBu). Oxidation of these affords the Ti^III cumulene [(PN)₂Ti(NCE)]. Further oxidation affords a Ti^IV bis-cumulene trans-[(PN)₂Ti(NCNAd)₂]. Structural, electrochemical, and spectroscopic studies (HFEPR, CW X-band, NMR and IR spectroscopies), including ¹⁵N isotopic labelling studies are presented and discussed to understand the bonding and topology.

The lignin cluster polymerization strategy (LCPS) prevents the poisoning of the α-diimine nickel catalyst by polarmonomers or polar groups of lignin, and achieves efficient synthesis of polyolefin composites. This strategy enabled even dispersion of lignin, enhancing photothermal conversion and interfacial heat transfer between lignin and polymers, thereby accelerating self-healing speed.

The pyrrolo[3,4-g]quinolone pseudo-natural product Tafbromin was identified as an inhibitor of Hedgehog signaling-induced osteogenesis. Tafbromin binds to the second bromodomain of the TATA-box binding protein-associated factor 1 (TAF1) with high selectivity over other bromodomains and suppresses the expression of Hedgehog target genes and alkaline phosphatase.

A dual-bond crosslinking strategy is proposed for solid polymer electrolytes to decouple their trade-off relationships among mechanical, recyclable and conductive properties. The elastically resilient, chemically recyclable and highly conductive solid polymer electrolyte enables 4.3 V-class and room-temperature Li metal batteries with stable cyclability, high rate-capability and recyclability.

In this work, we present a substrate-mediated SAs formation strategy to successfully fabricate a library of multimetallic SAs and HESAs on MoS₂ and MoSe₂ supports. The optimized HESAs-TMDs (Pt,Ru,Rh,Pd,Re-MoSe₂) delivers a much higher activity and durability than state of-the-art Pt during the HER.

This work unveils a 6π-aromatic 1,4,2,3-diazadiborole, a BN analogue of cyclopentadienide. Featuring an unsymmetrical B=B entity, this species readily undergoes redox, insertion, addition, and cycloaddition reactions for the synthesis of unusual boron heterocycles. The ring retention, cleavage/recombination, annulation, and expansion have been witnessed during these transformations.

The Streptomyces phosphonoalamides result from the convergence of phosphonoalanine (PnAla) biosynthesis and peptide ligation pathways. The transamination of phosphonopyruvate (PnPy) to PnAla drives unfavorable C−P bond formation despite its reversibility, establishing this early branch of phosphonate biosynthesis, while the promiscuity of the dipeptide and tripeptide ligases result in a dramatic expansion of observed di- and tripeptide products.

Molecular motors access small length scale and have potential for precision technology. But the top-down control of these motors is a challenge as they are molecular objects subject to stochastic fluctuations. Now a rationally designed single-stranded DNA molecular motor demonstrates a novel nano-optomechanical driving mechanism that pushes the top-down control of molecular motors down to every single step.

An unprecedented photoinduced copper-catalyzed asymmetric three-component radical 1,2-azidooxygenation of 1,3-dienes with readily available azidobenziodazolone reagent and carboxylic acids is reported. This process is notable for using chiral copper-based complex as a bifunctional catalyst for photoinduced azidyl radical generation and C−O cross-coupling, providing access to diverse valuable azidated chiral allylic esters.

A dual nickel/photoredox catalyzed selective radical-radical cross-coupling reaction has been developed with readily available carboxylic acids and their NHPI ester derivatives as coupling partners. This synergistic catalysis enables the mild and efficient building of C(sp²)−C(sp³) bonds or C(sp³)−C(sp³) bonds, affording structurally complex ketones and congested products with all-carbon quaternary centers.

Triply interlocked [2]catenane exhibiting outstanding photothermal conversion performance was constructed and used as photothermal units in the creation of light-driven, versatile soft actuators within thermal stimuli-responsive polymers.

We achieve the first construction of strong metal-support interaction (SMSI) between Pt sub-nanometer clusters and amorphous TiO₂ nanosheets. Unique SMSI behaviors – ordering process of Pt atoms within clusters and superior stability in oxygen at high temperatures – are unraveled. Further investigation suggests that the disappeared CO adsorption ability originates from the unique electronic interaction after forming SMSI.

This study addressed the challenge of regioselectivity for remote C(sp³)−H bond hydroxylation. A Fe(II)/α-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase (BlAH) was mined with a promiscuous hydroxylation for aliphatic amino acids. The regioselectivity of C(sp³)−H bond hydroxylation could be regulated by the spatial effect of BlAH. As a proof of concept, the spatial effect of BlAH was redesigned and reversed the regioselectivity from the γ to the δ site.

Ultra-high proportion of grain boundaries create abundant nucleation sites, accelerating zinc nucleation and growth rates allowing for the 2D growth kinetics. This offers advantages over the traditional 3D instantaneous nucleation mode of the commercial zinc foil, constrained by limited nucleation sites and kinetics associated with nucleation and growth.

A series of offensive and defensive integration (ODI) strategy-based fluorescent probes depending on the “attack and defense systems” required for the persistence of tumors is reported. FANQ was screened for tumor imaging, distinguishing between cancerous tissue and adjacent tissue with an obvious tumor boundary.

A smart lithium compensation strategy by introducing voltage-responsive prelithiation separator can staged release active lithium, regenerating spent lithium-ion batteries and extending their life. The separator's ability to absorb excess lithium below operating voltage protects the cathode from electrochemical failure or short circuit, enhancing safety and sustainability.

Through vapor/vapor-solid (V/V−S) interfacial method, in which vapor-phase monomers were introduced onto polydopamine(PDA)-modified alumina at 170 °C and 1 atm within 8 h, ultrathin crystalline TpPa-1 membranes were successfully grown on the inner lumen surface of alumina hollow fibers substrate. The resulting filtration module exhibits exceptional stability and performance in continuous inside-out cross-flow organic solvent nanofiltration.

A synthetic strategy leading to the first total synthesis of lissodendoric acid A is reported. The 12-step synthesis centers on an enantiospecific Diels–Alder cycloaddition of a strained azacyclic allene to construct the core of the natural product. The study demonstrates that strained cyclic allenes are valuable synthetic building blocks for total synthesis.

Organocatalyst has been applied in the field of electrochemistry. However, the large-scale production of the catalyst is hard to realize and the catalytic system nowadays is too complex to be applied in the practical production. This work first provides a highly efficient electro-organocatalyst for chloride ion oxidation both in acidic and neutral processes and cuts the cost down to 0.005 % compared with that of the dimensionally stable anode (DSA), providing an efficient choice for the chlor-related industry.

Tailored through-space conjugated chiral foldamers exhibiting switchable dual circularly polarized luminescence with opposite signs at different emission wavelengths are successfully realized, which are attributed to the two transformable secondary structures of opposite chirality.

Examples of intermolecular oxidative addition involving C−H and N−H bonds to a transient U(II) center have been achieved. This study not only broadens the scope of two-electron oxidative additions for low-valent uranium centers from C−H to N−H bonds but also indicates that intermolecular two-electron oxidative additions are possible with actinide elements.

A vacancy-engineered layered double hydroxide/cellulose nanofibers wrapped carbon nanotubes (VOLDH/CNF-CNT) composite membrane was prepared by interfacial super-assembly. Synergistic combination of vacancy-engineering and super-assembly validates the membrane with improved surface charge density. Benefiting from the angstrom scale channels and abundant surface charge density, it exhibits size exclusion effect and charge selectivity.

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-triggered transient supramolecular chiral assemblies that exhibit dynamic near-infrared (NIR) circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) with a high g_lum value of 2.5×10⁻² were developed by coupling assembly-encoded emission to an enzyme-catalyzed reaction network. Exploiting the dynamic NIR CPL enabled multilevel advanced information encryption to be achieved.

Following the theoretical predictions, a high-performance catalyst with oxophilic Mo single atoms and Pt nanoparticles was successfully synthesized. When applied in CO₂ hydrogenation, the obtained dual-site catalyst induces selectively the generation of methanol in high rate (0.27 mmol g_cat.⁻¹ h⁻¹). The synergistic effect of Pt nanoparticles and Mo single atoms efficiently change the adsorption configuration and conversion pathway of the key intermediate *OCH_2.

Alloying nickel with tungsten can tailor the catalytic surface to favor hydroxyl adsorption, tuning the connectivity of hydrogen-bond networks. Accordingly, the optimal Ni₁₇W₃ alloy exhibits hydrogen oxidation catalytic activity superior to the state-of-the-art platinum catalyst in alkali and operates steadily with negligible decay after 10,000 cycles.

The overgrowth of surface CEI and the irreversible phase transition from H1–3 to O1 are the primary causes of LiCoO₂ cathode degradation at 4.7 V. These phenomena can be significantly suppressed by employing an ultrathin, dense LiAlO₂ surface coating and Al gradient doping, which enables a stable cycling of LiCoO₂ at 4.7 V.

A series of heterometallic [2]catenanes and cyclic bis[2]catenanes were prepared efficiently via orthogonal metal-coordination-driven self-assembly. Owing to the multiple positively charged nature, as well as the potential synergistic effect of the Cu(I) and Pt(II) metal ions, the cyclic bis[2]catenanes displayed broad-spectrum antibacterial activity.

The N-protected fluorinated amino acid was employed as the major building unit to manipulate chirality in multiple-state switchable states. It flexibly employs constitutional dynamic chemistry including covalent and noncovalent manner to allow five-state control over supramolecular chirality, shedding light on the rational design of responsive materials as well chiroptical switch.

Tin-based perovskites hold promise for solar cell and LED applications, but suffer from inherent oxidation issues with the ubiquitous DMSO solvent. NMR spectroscopy reveals SnI₂ oxidation kinetics, suggesting water involvement and HI generation. Processing at 60 °C suppresses the Sn oxidation, improving film quality and PeLEDs. This low-temperature protocol promises oxidation-free Sn perovskites, shaping future device fabrication.

C₆F₅, the perfect leaving group for highly selective antimony-carbon bond formation reactions via organosuperbase-catalysis! This novel approach enables mono-, di- and tri-substituted perfluorophenyl stibines to be smoothly converted to a range of synthetically useful aromatic, heteroaromatic and alkynyl-substituted stibines under metal- and salt-free conditions.

We multidimensionally reveal the relationship between passivation strength of organic passivator on perovskite film and the spin-state electronic structure of intermediate donor skeleton. Agreeing well with the calculated amounts of transferred electron between D−A pairs, the best benzene-amide pair delivers a champion efficiency of 15.51 % for carbon-based, all-inorganic CsPbI₂Br solar cell and 24.20 % in an inverted (Cs_0.05MA_0.05FA_0.9)Pb(I_0.93Br_0.07)₃ cell.

This study presents BBTT-1SO, a novel acceptor unit designed by breaking the symmetry of dibenzo[b,d]thiophene sulfone (DBS). Its asymmetric structure enhances octapole moment and polarizability compared to DBS-containing counterparts. Transient spectroscopy demonstrates efficient generation of electron polarons in BBTT-1SO polymers, contributing to their superior hydrogen evolution rate compared to DBS-containing polymers.

A series of bis-N-heterocyclic carbene complexes of iridium(III) connected by naphthalene-diimide (NDI) and perylene-diimide (PDI) units have been prepared to determine the nature and strength of the (Cl)lone-pair-π interactions between the chloride ligands and the heterocycles of the NDI/PDI moieties. Analysis of this interaction revealed that its enthalpy lies in the 6–9 kcal/mol range.

The role of trace metals from current collectors on the activity of environmental catalysts converted from spent LIBs was revealed by a Fenton-like reaction. Al and Cu from current collectors could tune the d-band centre of active sites, leading to improved conductivity and strengthened chemisorption ability toward reactants, thereby enhancing the catalytic activity of environmental catalysts converted from spent LIBs.

Two rod-shaped Au₅₂(PET)_32-G and Au₆₆(PET)₃₈ are synthesized and precisely characterized. Basing on the unreported transverse growth mode from Au₅₂(PET)_32-G to Au₆₆(PET)₃₈, six novel nanoclusters are predicted. Although the two nanoclusters have different aspect ratios and near-infrared (NIR) light collection abilities, they have concomitant photothermy (PT) and photoluminescence (PL) under NIR irradiation, and the PT and PL are in balance.

As a back contact for Sb₂S₃, an ultrathin Cu_xS layer has been successfully engineered for the first time to fabricate a layer-by-layer Sb₂S₃/Cu_xS hole-transparent structure. With a substantial work function of 4.90 eV for Cu_xS layer, the transparent Sb₂S₃/Cu_xS platform enabled flexible integration of intricate catalyst layers at the electrode-electrolyte interface for efficient photoelectrochemical transformation.

Fluorine-rich SEI dissolution is a major cause of zinc anode failure. The SEI content fluctuates significantly during the plating/stripping process, resulting in an unstable electrode/electrolyte interface. A versatile functional electrolyte additive, thioether-TX was introduced to reduce solvent polarity, as a poor solvent molecule for F⁻. Additionally, TX could modulate the Zn²⁺ solvation structure and adsorb at the electrode/electrolyte interface to reduce the activity of local water, further suppressing the dissolution of ZnF₂ and stabilizing the fluorine-rich SEI layer.

Facet engineering is an effective approach to enhance second harmonic generation (SHG) efficiency. Here, we demonstrate the larger polarization from the higher in-plane polar units [GeI₃]⁻ density within the (101) MAGeI₃, results in the stronger SHG in the (101)-oriented than the (210)-oriented methylammonium germanium iodide crystals.

Vinylene-linked MCOFs with continuously tunable D-π-A interactions by adjusting the structure of the monomer at the molecular level are synthesized for the first time. Benefiting from the unique moderate D-π-A interactions with suitable binding ability of intermediate, the obtained TMP-CH₃-MCOF exhibits remarkable electrocatalytic performance for CO₂ to formate.

A tale of a ‘naked’ acyclic gallyl and indyl compounds: By exploiting the electronic prowess of N-heterocyclic boryloxy (NHBO) groups, ′naked′ acyclic gallyl and indyl anions from [KGa{OB(NDippCH)₂}₂] and [KIn{OB(NDippCH)₂}₂] were obtained by K⁺ extraction, thereby resulting in the first O-ligated gallyl/indyl systems. The nucleophilicity of these trielyl species can be tuned by the presence of the K⁺ counterion.

A facile strategy incorporating AlO_x deposited by controlled growth was developed to modulate the perovskite surface. The infiltrated Al³⁺ can suppress ion migration and phase separation, regulate the arrangement of energy levels, and passivate defects on the perovskite surface and grain boundaries. A monolithic perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell achieved a PCE of 28.50 % with excellent photothermal stability.

We demonstrate that the lead-chelating intermediate phase promotes the formation of α-FAPbI₃ at ambient air, bypassing the formation of δ-FAPbI₃. The crystallinity of perovskites and the α-phase stability are remarkably improved. Consequently, the ambient-fabricated FAPbI₃ perovskite solar cells exhibit an outstanding power conversion efficiency of 25.08 %, along with the high open-circuit voltage (1.19 V).

By using conjugation-extended bidibenzo[b,d]furan/bidibenzo[b,d]thiophene moieties, two pairs of tetraborated chiral multi-resonance thermally activated delayed fluorescence enantiomers have been synthesized that show good photophysical and chiroptical properties. The sulfur atoms accelerate the reverse intersystem crossing process. The circularly polarized organic light-emitting diodes exhibit an external quantum efficiency of 30.1 % with dissymmetry factors of 0.59/1.2×10⁻³.

Harnessing an arenophile-mediated photocycloaddition and copper hydride catalysis, we report a formal dearomative hydroamination of nonactivated feedstock arenes, including benzene and naphthalene. A unique selectivity paradigm is rationalized using density functional theory (DFT) calculations, and a scalable desymmetrization is developed. This transformation enables efficient access to densely-functionalized small molecules with multiple stereocenters.

An electrochemical approach for the selective hydrogenation of aromatic hydrocarbons has been proposed. Detailed mechanistic studies indicate that the selectivity is attributed to combined effects of in situ released protons during anodic oxidation and significant differences in H⁺ mobility among various solvents.

A new strategy to considerably prolong the triplet excited-state lifetime by decorating a Ru(II) phosphine complex (RuP-1) with pendent polyaromatic hydrocarbons to transition their excited state from ³MLCT to ³IL, is presented. RuP-4 catalyzes CO₂ photoreduction to CO with unprecedented performance without additional photosensitizers.

Highly sterically hindered chiral pyridines were synthesized and resolved by HPLC. Their Brønsted/Lewis basicity were evaluated, and their reactivity was studied through their combination with Pd and B(C₆F₅)₃ to generate new types of ligands/frustrated Lewis pairs. The study involved the first parameterization of the steric hindrance for a large set of pyridine derivatives.

A pump-pump excitation strategy induces effective accumulation of charge on an Fe^III-based urea-modified porphyrin as the fates of the photogenerated species are tracked through their optical transient absorption signatures. In the presence of CO₂ as a substrate and H₂O as a proton source, the two-electron accumulated species leads to CO₂ activation and reduction, generating Fe^II-CO as a stable intermediate in the reaction mechanism.

A rechargeable Sn-air battery using Fe₂O₃@TiO₂/Ti multi-functional catalytic cathode is proposed for the first time. Due to the heterogeneous Fe₂O₃@TiO₂-induced high photo-/electro-catalytic performances, the corresponding Sn-air battery has achieved the ultra-low charge/discharge overpotential of ~40 mV and stably cycled for 160 hours under irradiation.

Protonation is found to be a simple and efficient strategy to upgrade the COFs’ photocatalytic activity for H₂O₂ synthesis. The protonation extends the light absorption, provides proton sources for H₂O₂ generation, simplifies the reaction pathways, and increases the H₂O₂ selectivity from oxygen reduction reaction.

An effective strategy by mediating alkali metal cations in electrical double layer is proposed to enhance the nitrate reduction reaction performance. The activity, Faraday efficiency, selectivity, and yield of ammonia synthesis follow the increasing order Li⁺<Cs⁺<Na⁺<K⁺, originating from the accelerated proton transport rate and improved activity of the rate-determining step (NO₃⁻ to NO₂⁻) in K⁺-containing electrolyte.

The S-doped metallic Bi catalyst was formed by the electrochemical reconstruction of Bi₂S₃, which delivers outstanding performance in converting CO₂ to formate/formic acid across a range of pH conditions. The simultaneous production of formate on both cathode and anode was also achieved by coupling CO₂ reduction reaction with glycerol oxidation reaction.

A well-defined iron catalyst with high efficiency for Suzuki–Miyaura coupling involving C(sp³) partners is described. In the presence of a lithium amide base, this catalyst enabled, for the first time, C(sp³)−C(sp²) coupling of 1°, 2°, and 3° alkyl halides and (hetero)aryl boronic esters as well as C(sp³)−C(sp³) coupling of 1° and 2° alkyl halides and 1° and 2° alkyl boranes under mild conditions and with broad functional group tolerance.

Efficient synthesis of 2D MNWNs in microfluidic systems through precise control of growth kinetics via spatial confinement and shear-induced phenomena. A novel approach for the direct synthesis of ultra-large two-dimensional metal nanowire networks (2D MNWNs) catalysts was developed based on spatial confinement assembly and laminar shear effect. The PdBi 2D MNWNs affords the exceptional activity and stability for formic acid electrooxidation. The present study expands the potential applications in nanomaterial production through microfluidics.

We report a photocatalytic decarboxylative functionalization of cyclopropenes. Starting from cyclopropenyl redox-active esters, easily accessible through the rhodium- or silver-catalyzed cyclopropenation of alkynes, we could access a wide range of diverse cyclopropenes under mild photoredox conditions. The transformation displayed a broad scope and a remarkable functional group tolerance. Mechanistic studies supported aromatic cyclopropenium cations as reaction intermediates.

An unprecedented C(sp²)−O scission enabled annulations of 2-vinylbenzofurans through a versatile C−H/C−O/N−H functionalization cascade. This reaction was achieved using a peptide-isosteric triazole and an inexpensive, non-toxic iron catalyst.

The formation of phosphorus-rich alanes featuring butterfly-like geometries is achieved. The two-electron reduction products feature a unique P₄^2- structure and are able to be the source of P^3-. It is that the treatment of different electrophiles to them under mild conditions resulted different phosphines, which avoids the requirements of high temperature and/or high pressure for the preparation of the useful phosphines in industry.

Photoinduced zirconocene catalysis was utilized to achieve the reductive coupling of ethers with remarkable activity and cross-selectivity. Mechanistic investigation revealed that photoexcitation of low-valent zirconocene facilitates the scission of benzylic C(sp3)−O bonds, resulting in benzylic radicals that recombine with Zr center. Subsequent carbomagnesiation generates benzylic Grignard reagents for downstream coupling with aliphatic ethers.

For a catalyst consisting of WO₃ and Ni single-atom-decorated CdS, the N₂ is converted into NO species by ⋅OH radicals generated from photogenerated holes, meanwhile the CO₂ is transformed into *CO species by photogenerated electrons. The generated NO and *CO species are further coupled and gradually transformed into urea.

A Sc(OTf)₃-catalyzed cycloaddition of bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes with ynamides was developed, enabling access to a variety of polysubstituted 2-amino-bicyclo[2.1.1]hexenes in good to excellent yields. The prepared products serve as valuable precursors for the synthesis of novel and functionally diverse bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes, showcasing their potential utility in other fields.

We present Ba₃[PN₃]O, containing the first [PN₃]⁴⁻ anion. Starting from commercial availably starting materials, we successfully synthesized this compound by a medium pressure reaction using the hot isostatic press. The crystal structure was elucidated by combination of single-crystal X-ray diffraction, SEM-EDX, LCC and MAS NMR, whereby the unambiguous assignment of O/N was verified successfully.

The cation of concentrated seawater was demonstrated to promote C₂H₂ hydrogenation to C₂H₄. Benefiting from this, FE of C₂H₄ is higher than 97 % at 0.6 A cm⁻² in concentrated seawater. An integrated system was designed for C₂H₄ and H₂ production from C₂H₂ and seawater.

Alkaline water electrolysers typically operate at 80 °C to minimize power consumption. But NiFe-based catalysts encounter the bottleneck of high solubility at such temperatures. In this work, we employed oxyanions as inhibitors in electrolytes. At industrial required 400 mA cm⁻² and 80 °C, the oxyanion engineering inhibit the loss of NiFe-layered double hydroxides active sites to 1/3 of the original amount, thus reducing the degradation rate by 25-fold.