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An international high quality journal for multi-disciplinary research on all aspects of materials chemistry. Published by @rsc.org 🌐 Website: rsc.li/materchemfront

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Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · 13h

📢Check out issue 20 of MCF, read the cover article:

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐥-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐭-𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐥𝐬

by Masaki Shimizu 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.
🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5QM00538H

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · 15h

👉𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

🎉A RSC cross-journal collection celebrating the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, highlighting the work of Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) is now online！

pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...

Metal-Organic Frameworks: Celebrating the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Home

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · 13d

📢 Welcome to the latest issue of Materials Chemistry Frontiers - in this issue read the cover article:

𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐱 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬

by Gaku Fukuhara, Yusuke Ishigaki 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.
🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · 14d

Color-tunable fluorescence, phosphorescence and electroluminescence from single-chromophore polymers by Ping Wang et al. ✨ Single-chromophore polymers enable tunable singlet & triplet emissions, achieving white EL. 🌈 doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...
#Luminescence #Polymers #Optoelectronics

Color-tunable fluorescence, phosphorescence and electroluminescence from single-chromophore polymers

Color-tunable fluorescence and phosphorescence have aroused great attention owing to their potential applications in display and lighting. However, achieving both color-tunable singlet fluorescence an...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · 15d

🌱 Advances in catalyst and reactor design for CO₂ electroreduction to methanol
by Chuan Xia et al. — A critical review of catalyst strategies, mechanisms, and reactor advances enabling efficient CO₂→CH₃OH conversion.
doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...

#CO2Reduction #Methanol #Catalysis

Advances in catalyst and reactor design for CO2 electroreduction to methanol

The electroreduction of CO2 to methanol constitutes an attractive strategy for sustainable energy storage and carbon recycling. Methanol is not only a versatile chemical feedstock but also a liquid en...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · 16d

Isotope effects of deuterated Pt(II) complexes with site disparity on blue phosphorescence by Xiao‑Chun Hang et al.

🔹 Site-selective deuteration boosts blue emission and device lifetime.

🌟 doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...
#Phosphorescence #PtComplexes #IsotopeEffect

Isotope effects of deuterated Pt(II) complexes with site disparity on blue phosphorescence

Deuteration of Pt(ii) complexes not only enhances their chemical stability but also broadly influences their phosphorescence. Herein, we examine these isotope effects, which exhibit site-dependent var...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · 17d

Solvent-induced crystal engineering for enhanced room-temperature phosphorescence in copper(I) iodide clusters by Pan et al. ✨ Solvent-controlled Cu₄I₄(4-dpda)₄ polymorphs show tunable RTP, energy transfer & thermochromic sensing.

🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...

#CrystalEngineering #Phosphorescence

Solvent-induced crystal engineering for enhanced room-temperature phosphorescence in copper(I) iodide clusters

Based on crystalline polymorphism, we utilized a solvent-mediated crystal engineering strategy to synthesize three polymorphic copper-iodide clusters, 1 [Cu4I4(4-dpda)4], 1-Tol [Cu4I4(4-dpda)4·C7H8], ...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · 20d

Afterglow of carbon dots regulated by the solvent effect for temperature sensing and anti-counterfeiting by Xiangying Sun et al. ✨ Solvent effects tune CD afterglow from dual → single → none, enabling sensing & anti-counterfeiting. 🔬
doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...

#CarbonDots #Luminescence

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Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · 22d

Substituent-dependent modulation of stability and electrochromism in perylene-conjugated radical ions

by Kyung-Ryang Wee et al.

⚡ Donor strength boosts radical ion stability & electrochromism.

🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...
#Electrochemistry #RadicalIons #Electrochromism

Substituent-dependent modulation of stability and electrochromism in perylene-conjugated radical ions

Stabilizing reactive radical ions for practical use under harsh conditions remains challenging. Here, we effectively screen electroactive perylene-conjugated dyads (Peri–DPA(R))0/˙+/˙−, where R repres...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · 23d

Ultrathin layered double hydroxide nanosheets for the production of multifunctional acid-free papers with enhanced durability ✨📄
by Sinong Wang et al.

HMAP shows acid resistance, long service life & multifunctionality.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...
#MaterialsScience #SustainablePaper #Nanotechnology

Ultrathin layered double hydroxide nanosheets for the production of multifunctional acid-free papers with enhanced durability

Paper—an essential carrier for information dissemination and the inheritance of civilization—holds significant importance in both daily life and specific applications. Nevertheless, the acidification ...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · 24d

Multi-responsive CPL switches of carbon dots confined in chiral metal–organic frameworks
by Xi-Yan Dong et al.

Chiral MOFs host carbon dots & spiropyran, enabling reversible solid-state CPL switching for 3D barcodes and logic devices 🔦🌀

doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...

#CPL #CarbonDots #ChiralMOFs

Multi-responsive CPL switches of carbon dots confined in chiral metal–organic frameworks

Solid-state stimuli-responsive circularly polarized luminescent (CPL) materials hold significant potential for applications in 3D displays, multi-level encryption, and chiroptical devices. However, re...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · 27d

Broadband far-red/near-infrared emission of Fe³⁺ and Mn⁴⁺ co-doped MgAl₂O₄ phosphors for plant lighting

by Fugen Wu et al.

🌱 600–900 nm broadband emission enables precision plant lighting.

🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...
#PlantLighting #Phosphors #MaterialsScience

Broadband far-red/near-infrared emission of Fe3+ and Mn4+ co-doped MgAl2O4 phosphors for plant lighting

Mn4+-activated phosphors are widely used in plant lighting due to their efficient far-red emission (600–760 nm). However, their narrow emission bandwidth limits their applications. To address this, we...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · 28d

Welcome to Issue 18! Please read the cover article:

New 𝘱-azaquinodimethane core based narrow-gap non-ring fused organic acceptor by Gregory C. Welch 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.

#Free_to_read
🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · Sep 9

Six-in-one nanozyme: constructing a triple-mode point-of-care platform for epinephrine detection with exceptional sensitivity and precision

A Co–Cu nanozyme with six enzyme-mimetic activities enables a triple-mode POCT for epinephrine detection 🎯
👉 doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...
#Nanozyme 🔬 #Biosensing 🧪

Six-in-one nanozyme: constructing a triple-mode point-of-care platform for epinephrine detection with exceptional sensitivity and precision

Straightforward strategies for preparing nanozymes with multi-enzyme mimetic activities are highly desirable for various significant fields including biosensing, environmental monitoring, tumor therap...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · Sep 8

💻Data-driven composition-only machine learning for high-performance solid-state electrolytes
by Youyong Li et al.

🔋 A CatBoost model screens 3311 Li-containing materials, identifying 22 with >1 mS cm⁻¹ conductivity.

doi.org/10.1039/D5QM00438A
#EnergyStorage #MachineLearning #SolidStateBatteries

Data-driven composition-only machine learning for high-performance solid-state electrolytes

As a pivotal advancement in energy storage technology, all-solid-state batteries represent a transformative direction for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. To address the critical challenge of lo...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · Sep 5

⚗️ New in Mater. Chem. Front. by Junhui Li* & Zhirong Zhu: Shape-selective La₂O₃–SiO₂–Pt–HBeta zeolite with lamellar crystals enables controlled transalkylation of C₁₀ aromatics, boosting 2,6-dimethylnaphthalene yield for >280 h 🌟

🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...

#Catalysis #Zeolites #MaterialsChemistry

Controlling the reaction pathways of C10 aromatics transalkylation with 2-methylnaphthalene over shape-selective La2O3–SiO2–Pt–HBeta with lamellar crystals

A zeolite catalyst, 2.0 wt%La2O3–SiO2(iv)–0.1 wt%Pt–HBeta, with lamellar crystals was applied in the transalkylation of C10 aromatics with 2-methylnaphthalene (2-MN) for the synthesis of 2,6-dimethyln...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · Sep 4

📖 Morphological tuning of assemblies of diblock copolymer micelles 𝘷𝘪𝘢 core cross-linking

by Byeong-Hyeok Sohn 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.

🔬 Cross-linking degree controls micelle patches → dimers, chains, branched structures & Au NP arrays!

🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...
#PolymerChemistry #Nanostructures #SelfAssembly 🧩✨

Morphological tuning of assemblies of diblock copolymer micelles via core cross-linking

Patchy micelles derived from diblock copolymers serve as versatile building blocks for colloidal assemblies due to their ability to mediate directional interactions via discrete surface patches. Here,...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · Sep 2

💡 Flexible batteries for the future!

🔋CNT-based electrodes for flexible aqueous zinc-ion batteries: progress and opportunities

by Qichun Zhang et al.

#EnergyStorage #FlexibleElectronics #CarbonNanotubes
doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...

CNT-based electrodes for flexible aqueous zinc-ion batteries: progress and opportunities

The advancement of wearable electronics requires flexible power sources with durable electrodes to withstand dynamic operational conditions. Among diverse materials for electrodes, carbon nanotubes (C...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · Sep 1

Temperature-induced helix inversion in naphthyl-based cholesteric liquid crystals
by Andreja Lesac et al.

♻️ Reversible thermal helix inversion
🔄 Transferable to achiral hosts
🌡️ Tunable across a broad range

🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...

#LiquidCrystals #Chirality #SmartMaterials

Temperature-induced helix inversion in naphthyl-based cholesteric liquid crystals

Achieving precise control over macroscopic chirality in self-organized systems is a key challenge in the development of advanced supramolecular functional materials. Here, we report a novel class of l...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · Aug 28

"Covalent organic framework-functionalized composites with high hydrophobicity to acids and bases for chemical protection"

A simple, efficient approach expanding applications of #FunctionalMaterials in #ChemicalProtection and #AdvancedTextiles!

doi.org/10.1039/D5QM00330J

Covalent organic framework-functionalized composites with high hydrophobicity to acids and bases for chemical protection

Public safety has been a long-term research focus. Improving the comprehensive properties of matrix materials is of great significance for chemical protection. However, a research gap exists in this f...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · Aug 26

💡 PEI-functionalized COFs (TpPa–SO₃H@PEI600-40%) show proton conductivity up to 5.9 × 10⁻³ S cm⁻¹ and low activation energy (0.14 eV) at 98% RH and 80 °C, with excellent stability in water vapor. ⚡💧

doi.org/10.1039/D5QM00396B
#ProtonConduction #COFs #MaterialsScience #EnergyMaterials

Polyethyleneimine functionalized covalent organic frameworks for efficient proton conduction

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have gained significant research attention as promising proton conducting materials due to their prominent properties such as remarkable specific surface area, regul...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · Aug 22

"Circularly polarized room-temperature phosphorescence in microcrystals 𝘷𝘪𝘢 aggregation-induced chirality transfer" by Sheng Hua Liu

A simple route toward dual-functional chiral luminescent materials with lifetimes up to 41.7 ms! 🔬💡

#RTP #CPL #ChiralMaterials
doi.org/10.1039/D5QM00447K

Circularly polarized room-temperature phosphorescence in microcrystals via aggregation-induced chirality transfer

Circularly polarized room-temperature phosphorescence (CPRTP) materials integrating room-temperature phosphorescence (RTP) and circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) show great promise for frontier a...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · Aug 21

"Triphenylsilyl-promoted amorphization and its induced enhanced emission in ultraviolet-emissive terphenyls" by Masaki Shimizu et al.

✨ By adding silicon-based groups, these molecules stay stable in an amorphous (non-crystal) state.

#OLED #MaterialsScience #Luminescence
doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...

Triphenylsilyl-promoted amorphization and its induced enhanced emission in ultraviolet-emissive terphenyls

The advancement of organic light-emitting diodes technology has increased the demand for luminescent materials with high solid-state luminescence efficiency and stable amorphous properties, particular...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · Aug 20

Welcome to Issue 17! Please read the cover article:

Rational design of lead-free CsCu₂I₃@g-C₃N₄ composite for efficient energy storage and sustainable catalysis by Kalyanjyoti Deori et al.

#Free_to_read
🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5QM...

Materials Chemistry Frontiers @materchemfront.rsc.org · Aug 19

⚡️🔬"Single atom embedded ZnO monolayers as bifunctional electrocatalysts for the ORR/OER: a machine learning-assisted DFT study" by Jingxiang Zhao et al.

#CleanEnergy #Electrocatalysis #SingleAtomCatalysts #DFT #MachineLearning 🤖
doi.org/10.1039/D5QM00437C

Single atom embedded ZnO monolayers as bifunctional electrocatalysts for the ORR/OER: a machine learning-assisted DFT study

Electrocatalysts that exhibit bifunctional activity for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) are essential for advancing the sustainability of clean energy. Usin...