High-Yield Synthesis of Antiaromatic 5,15-Dioxaporphyrin (DOP)
To establish a high-yielding, reproducible method, reaction conditions, including concentrations, oxime reagents, reaction time, and solvets were investigated
High Entropy Alloy Nanoaggregates for Oxygen Reduction
PtRhPdIrRu high-entropy alloy nanoaggregates show superior oxygen reduction performance, durability, and methanol tolerance compared to commercial Pt/C catalysts in fuel cells
Jean-Marie Lehn Honored with Primo Levi Prize
Award honors significant contributions to both the chemical community and society in general
Affinity-Driven DNA Hydrolysis by Engineering Ln-MOF Nuclease Nanozymes
Lanthanide MOF nanozymes break the Lewis acidity dogma—the conventional belief that catalytic activity is primarily determined by metal ion Lewis acidity—revealing an affinity-driven strategy for highly efficient artificial nucleases
KNCV Gold Medal 2025
Bruno Ehrler (The Netherlands) received the most prestigious Dutch chemistry prize for chemists under the age of 40
Wacker Chemie Announces Cost-Reduction Plan
Cost-saving target of over 300 million euros per year announced with over 1,500 job cuts planned worldwide
Thiolate-Templated Construction of Aromatic Silver Nanoclusters
Construction of highly stable Ag₃₄ nanoclusters via a dual-exchange strategy, exhibiting high-efficiency near-infrared electroluminescence in NIR-OLEDs
Evaluating Membrane Performance for Brackish Water Desalination under Varying Salinity in Morocco
How rising salinity affects ion transport and salt rejection in nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes for brackish water treatment
Tiniest Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs)
This enables ultra-sharp screens and microscopes, but also opens up entirely new possibilities for wave optics applications
Stable Zn⁺ Species in a Ladder-Like Polymer
Researchers created air-stable monovalent zinc using a simple polymer and visible light
Cheap Carbon-Heavy Imports Flood Europe and Drown European Industry
INEOS is filing ten major anti-dumping cases to protect essential chemicals critical to Europe’s automotive, defence, electronics, construction, packaging, and pharmaceutical sectors
ADNOC Is Close to Completing the Acquisition of Covestro
The acquisition of Covestro is intended to enable the company to strengthen innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth
Impact of Multiple S-Palmitoylation on Peptide Behavior in Mass Spectrometry
How do multiple S-palmitoylation events influence peptide solubility, ionization, and fragmentation in mass spectrometry analysis?
Interfacial Supramolecular Polymerization Enables 2D Hierarchical Architectures
A novel interfacial polymerization strategy allows precise formation of two-dimensional hierarchical architectures with enhanced exciton migration and sensing performance
Unusual Geometries in Mo(VI) and W(VI) Fluoride Cations
Terpyridine triggers autoionization of MoF₆ and WF₆, yielding rare cationic metal–fluoride complexes
Breaking the NIR-IIx Barrier: Organic Small-Molecule Fluorophores for Deep-Tissue Imaging
Researchers develop bright, stable organic dyes that enable precise deep-tissue imaging and disease detection in the NIR-IIx spectrum
Supramolecular Nanocomplex Overcomes Drug-Resistant Liver Cancer by Inducing Dual-Site Ferroptosis
A natural nanocomplex overcomes drug resistance in liver cancer by inducing ferroptosis through a three-part mechanism that reduces glutathione in cancer cells, weakening their antioxidant defenses and causing cell death
Hybrid Hydrogels for Water Purification And Drug Synthesis
Dual-action Fmoc hydrogels remove toxic p-nitrophenol and show antibacterial activity, advancing eco-friendly water purification and green synthesis
Light And Heat-Responsive Self-Healing Smart Gel System
A simple gel made from surfactants and an ionic liquid shows a UV-triggered gel-to-liquid change, reversible thermal response, and rapid self-healing