Xiaoyan Cui and colleagues have quantitatively evaluated the aggregation of molecules and proposed a general strategy for fine-tuning the fluorogenicity of Group 14 (C, Si, Ge) rhodamines

Photothermal/ONOO–-Generating Imaging-Therapy Nanoplatform

Carbon-Nitrogen Axial Chirality as a Novel Chiral Framework Design Strategy for Circularly
Novel C-N axial chirality strategy creates efficient CPL enantiomers (S/R)-AI-2TCFC with AIE/TADF. Demonstrated in working CPEL devices, advancing chiral optoelectronic materials

Porphyrin Nanodots Target Breast & Cervical Tumors
Methoxy-porphyrin nanophotosensitizers show promise in photodynamic therapy, selectively attacking breast and cervical cancer cells with precision

Copper-Salen Complex Shows Promise as Safer Cancer Agent
A new copper-salen complex targets cancer cells with reduced harm to healthy cells, offering a potential alternative to traditional chemotherapy drugs

Iron Boosts BODIPY Heat Power for Cancer Light Therapy
Iron-enhanced BODIPY photosensitizer boosts heat generation, offering a powerful new approach for deep-tissue photothermal cancer therapy

🧪 Article Highlight: Planar Tetracoordinate Fluorine in Binary Clusters
First examples of planar tetracoordinate flourine atoms in binary M₄F₄⁻ (M = Li, Na) clusters have been predicted using quantum chemical methods

AI Drug Hunt Reveals Promising Alzheimer’s Leads
AI meets chemistry to uncover potent AChE inhibitors; six new molecules could pave the way for safer, more effective Alzheimer’s treatments.

Acid- and Light-Driven Multifunctional Luminescent Materials: Pioneering Innovations in Information Encryption
A series of molecular photoswitches have been successfully designed and synthesized that can be actuated by visible light or acid stimuli

Antibacterial Patches Using Melaleuca Oil Nanoemulsions
Antibacterial patches made with Melaleuca oil nanoemulsions in Pec:PVA films offer a natural, safe, and long-lasting solution for infected wound care

Maria Skłodowska-Curie’s Italian Journeys on Display in Warsaw
An open-air exhibition sheds light on the Nobel-winning chemist’s travels to Italy—focusing on her scientific work, friendships, and international collaborations—through newly uncovered archives, documents, and photos