Unprecedented 2,4,5,7,9,10-hexaethynylpyrenes with self-assembly properties

Hexaethynylpyrenes Synthesized

Cyanation of Unactivated Secondary Alkyl Halides
Nickel-catalyzed reaction uses relatively low-toxic zinc cyanide

Phosphorene Quantum Dots as Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution
Promising anode material for alkaline water splitting

Porous Material with Record SO2 Adsorption Capacity
Zirconium-based metal–organic framework (MOF) with reversible and highly selective adsorption

Simple Synthesis of 2-Cyclopentenones
Iodine-catalyzed cyclization of conjugated dienals

Graphene-MoS2 Heterostructures for Solid-State Lasers
Van-der-Waals heterostructures as absorbers in femtosecond lasers

Selective Extraction of Thorium
Surface-oxidized wrinkled mesoporous carbon has high selectivity for thorium adsorption

Green Synthesis of Sulfonylated Heteroaromatics
Metal-free, organic-solvent-free, and mild reaction

Enlarging Pores in Metal–Organic Frameworks
Ozonolysis cleaves organic ligands and creates mesopores

Safer Alternative to Commonly Used RDX Explosive
Formamidinium nitroformate less sensitive to friction and impact