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An international journal for high-quality, interdisciplinary research between inorganic chemistry and related subjects.

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#Review article by Xinyao Jiang and Maiyong Zhu.

This paper surveys practical gas-adsorption scenarios and discusses design strategies enabling metal–organic porous materials to achieve selective, reversible, catalytic, responsive adsorption, as well as water stability.

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Metal–organic porous materials for gas adsorption: design principles for complex systems
Gas adsorption materials are evolving towards intelligence and multifunctionality to address the complex requirements posed by mixed gases, humid gases, and toxic gases on their performance. Metal–org...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Recent research by Maria V. Babak 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭. #CityUHK

Authors synthesized four structurally similar Rh(I) and Ir(I) complexes with redox-active 1,2-bis(arylimino)acenaphthene (Ar-bian) ligands and assessed their anticancer and ICD-inducing properties.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI00868A
Immunogenic cell death-inducing Rh(I) and Ir(I) complexes with bis(imino)acenaphthene-derived ligands: insights into the role of the metal center and the ligands
While various metal complexes demonstrate immunogenic cell death (ICD)-inducing properties, there is a lack of studies comparing ICD properties in structurally similar complexes with different metal c...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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A water-soluble photolabile ruthenium(II) complex with a terpyridyl-dicarboxylate ligand: photocytotoxicity triggered by structural strain
Structural distortions from the ideal octahedral geometry are known to facilitate the photorelease of kinetically inert groups in Ru(ii) polypyridyl complexes. Building on this principle, here we repo...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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#Review article by Jiahui Xian and Guangqin Li.
#SunYat-SenUniversity

In this review, authors systematically summarize the recent advances in the conversion of NOx species into value-added nitrogenous chemicals.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01917F
Emerging electrocatalytic conversion of NOx species into value-added nitrogenous chemicals
Excessive nitrogen oxide (NOx) species such as NO, NO2, NO3− and NO2− are anthropogenically emitted from various human activities such as fossil fuel combustion, vehicle exhaust, agricultural over-fer...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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#Reveiw article by Kun Zhang 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.
#JiangsuUniversity

This review systematically summarizes recent progress in membrane-shaped #MOF proton conductors.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01763G
Membrane-shaped MOF proton conductors
Escalating global energy demand has spurred intensive research into alternative energy technologies, among which proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) stand out for their high efficiency and en...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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#Review article by Yifa Chen 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.
#SCNU

This article will systematically summarize the latest research progress in the synthesis strategies of single-crystal #COFs that can be resolved by SCXRD.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01802A
Frontiers in single-crystal covalent organic frameworks resolved by single crystal X-ray diffraction
The design of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) in single-crystal forms with definite structures that can be resolved by single crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD) is a key foundation for their further...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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#Review article by Richard Rudolfa and Biprajit Sarkar.
#UniversitätStuttgart

Authors discuss the synthesis, coordination ability and the structural and spectroscopic properties of this fascinating class of electronically #ambivalent compounds.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01569C
Mesoionic imines: strong N-donors, electronic ambivalence and applications in catalysis
Mesoionic imines (MIIs) based on a 1,2,3-triazole core have been popularized in the past ca. 5 years. In this review article we discuss the synthesis, coordination ability and the structural and spect...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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👉Don't forget the inside cover article

𝐀 𝐍𝐢𝐈𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐎𝐍𝐏 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐂[𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝, 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐦-𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐡]𝐂 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂[𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝, 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐦-𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐡]𝐎 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

by Vincent Gandon 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.
Free to read for 6 weeks.

🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01895A
December 3, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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👉Check out issue 24 of ICF, you can read the cover article by Hiroaki Imoto 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲

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December 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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Hot article by Xuyong Yang 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.
#ShanghaiUniversity

This study demonstrates the synergistic integration of X-ray-induced #radioluminescence, persistent luminescence ( #PersL) and radio-photoluminescence ( #RPL) in a single material system.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01961C
Smart tri-mode imaging material for on-demand visual encryption and dynamic displays
This study demonstrates the synergistic integration of X-ray-induced radioluminescence (RL), persistent luminescence (PersL) and radio-photoluminescence (RPL) in a single material system, which provid...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Hot article by Svetlana Mintova 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭. #CNRS

Authors investigated the synthesis of #MEL zeolites, focusing on the effect of water content, Organic Structure-Directing Agent concentration, and the incorporation of urea and tetramethylguanidine additives.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01588J
Dual function of additives in controlling Al siting and nanocrystal assembly of MEL zeolites for enhanced methanol-to-olefins performance
The catalytic performance of zeolites is governed by crystal morphology, acidity, and the spatial distribution of framework Al atoms. However, achieving precise control over these physicochemical prop...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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#Review article by Noritatsu Tsubaki 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.

This review summarizes the basic properties, synthesis routes, bandgap regulation mechanisms of #GDY, and the latest research progress in the field of #photocatalysis.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01835H
Graphdiyne-based heterojunctions for photocatalytic hydrogen production
Carbon-based materials have shown great potential for a wide range of functional applications due to their low cost and excellent performance. Since the first synthesis by Li's team in 2010, GDY has b...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Hot article by Qingjie Guo 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭. #QUST

This work investigates the reaction mechanism of RuS₂ cluster-loaded ZnCdS (ZCS) composite catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution ( #PHE) from the perspective of catalyst design and interfacial H-bond networks.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01875G
Enhancing the efficiency of the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution half-reaction via disruption of the rigid H-bond network at the RuS2/ZnCdS interface
Understanding the evolution of the H-bond network at the catalyst−water interface is fundamental to the water photolysis half-reaction for hydrogen evolution. This work investigates the reaction mecha...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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#Review article by Gang Li 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.
#ZhengzhouUniversity

This review categorizes #PSM approaches into three dimensions: functional group grafting, metal ion doping, and physicochemical composite formation.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01816A
Post-synthetic modification of MOF-808: innovative strategies, structural and performance regulation
Since the seminal synthesis of MOF-808, its distinctive structural features, including an exceptionally stable framework, abundant accessible metal sites, and well-defined hierarchical porosity, have ...
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November 28, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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Hot research by Ya-Qian Lan 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.

[(Nb₁₃O₄₂){Te₃(B-α-TeNb₉O₃₃)}₄] (1a) and its trivacant structure [(Nb₁₀O₃₆){Te₃(B-α-TeNb₉O₃₃)}₄] (2a) with the long-sought feature of face-sharing {NbO₆} octahedra have been synthesized for the first time.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI02031J
Polyoxoniobates with the long-sought feature of face-sharing octahedra stabilized by Te(IV): a synthetic analogue of natural minerals
Polyoxometalates (POMs) are primarily constructed from {MO6} octahedra connected through corner-, edge-, and/or face-sharing modes, with face-sharing being particularly rare. Silverton clusters, chara...
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November 28, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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November 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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#OpenAccess hot research by Haimin Zhang 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.
#HFIPS

Introducing CuO–Fe₃O₄/CNTs enables a dual-site catalytic mechanism: Cu sites promote NO₃⁻ adsorption and conversion, while Fe sites accelerate water splitting, together boosting nitrate reduction performance.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01543J
Construction of carbon nanotube-supported CuO–Fe3O4 dual-site catalysts for ambient electrosynthesis of ammonia
The electrocatalytic nitrate (NO3−) reduction reaction (NitRR) to ammonia (NH3) is considered a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach for synthesizing ammonia. However, the electrocatalyst...
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November 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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#OpenAccess research by Norbert Lihi 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.
#UniversityofDebrecen

Pyridine-based ligands functionalized with one (PyHis) or two histidine (PydiHis) moieties were synthesized, and their copper(II) complexes were studied as novel antioxidant systems.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01687H
Highly active superoxide dismutase mimic: pyridine carboxamide-based copper(II) complexes
Pyridine-based ligands functionalized with one (PyHis) or two histidine (PydiHis) moieties were synthesized, and their copper(ii) complexes were studied as novel antioxidant systems. The complexes wer...
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November 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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#Review article by Kensuke Naka 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.

This review highlights the emerging field of functional organoarsenic chemistry, which spans molecular frameworks, polymeric materials, metal coordination complexes, and reactive intermediates.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01401H
The rise of functional organoarsenic chemistry
Organoarsenic compounds have long been viewed through the lens of toxicity, yet recent advances in their synthesis, reactivity, and molecular design have begun to redefine their role in modern chemist...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Hot research by Xiao-Ming Ren 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.
#NanjingTechUniversity

Authors present a strategy to boost the dielectric switching ratio by engineering a phase-transition compound with vacancy-enabled ionic transport in its high-temperature phase.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01839K
Mn2+-doping and vacancy engineering induce a phase transition with an ultrahigh dielectric switching ratio in lead chloride hybrids
Lead halide hybrids are promising switchable dielectric materials owing to their structural tunability, which enables thermotropic phase transitions. However, achieving large dielectric contrasts rema...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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#OpenAccess article by Andreas Kafizas 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.
#ICL

This study demonstrates that the integration of plasmonic palladium (Pd) nanoparticles between a bismuth vanadate (BVO) coating and an electrode interface can significantly improve solar-driven glycerol oxidation.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01542A
Plasmonic Pd nanoparticles at the electrode-semiconductor interface enhance the activity of bismuth vanadate for solar-driven glycerol oxidation
This study demonstrates that the integration of plasmonic palladium (Pd) nanoparticles between a bismuth vanadate (BVO) coating and an electrode interface can significantly improve solar-driven glycer...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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Hot article by Nicholas J. Long 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.
#ImperialCollegeLondon #ICL

Authors report lanthanide complexation with a tetrazine‑functionalized DO3A chelator and subsequent tetrazine‑TCO ligation to a TCO‑PEG₄‑rhodamine model agent.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01745A
Tetrazine-trans-cyclooctene ligated lanthanide conjugates for biomedical imaging
Lanthanide chelates and copper-free ‘click’ chemistry have important uses for targeted molecular imaging and therapeutic strategies. Herein, we report the complexation of lanthanides to a tetrazine-fu...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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🔥Hot research by Jun Xu 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭. #HFUT

a hierarchical interlayer-expanded MoSe₂/C (IE-MoSe₂/C) hybrid architecture with interlinked hollow nanospheres is engineered via a two-stage fabrication process combining hydrothermal self-assembly and controlled pyrolysis.

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November 24, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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🔥Hot research by Xiulin Yang 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.

Authors construct a pearl-thread-like CoS₂–CuₓS heterostructure on copper foam (CoS₂–CuₓS/CF) to induce in situ formation of an active CoOOH–CuO–CuₓS interface at low potentials.

🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01685A
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November 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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👉And don't miss the inside front cover article of issue 23:

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝟕-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐂𝐍𝐓𝟑 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 by Tiziana Marino 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.

🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5QI01630D
November 19, 2025 at 6:03 AM