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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 7d

Did you know the milling atmosphere has a significant effect on the mechanochemical synthesis of Pd–Cu supported catalysts for the semihydrogenation of acetylene in equimolar ethylene mixtures? Ferdi Schüth and colleagues studied this in their RSC Mechanochemistry paper: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Exploring milling atmosphere effects in mechanochemical synthesis of Pd–Cu supported catalysts for the semihydrogenation of acetylene in equimolar ethylene mixtures

Supported bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs) have evolved as promising candidates for heterogeneous catalysis. Among various synthesis methods, ball milling has recently emerged as an effective approach f...

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 9d

🎉 RSC Mechanochemistry is now indexed in Web of Science! Discover our articles on mechanochemistry research in the database. 🌟

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 13d

🎉 RSC Mechanochemistry is now indexed in Scopus! Discover our articles on mechanochemistry research in the database. 🌟

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 14d

⚙️ Mechanochemistry meets semiconductor science!
This study models how precursors transform under non-equilibrium conditions—and demonstrates it with the mechanochemical synthesis of PbTe, a key IV–VI semiconductor.

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Chemical models to map the transformation from precursors to semiconductor materials at non-equilibrium conditions

This work proposes the construction of chemical models based on the Gibbs composition triangle, which provides support for the proper interpretation of semiconductor synthesis under non-equilibrium…

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 15d

🧪 Plasmon-driven molecular jackhammers (MJHs) open and disassemble cell membranes mechanically—not via heat or ROS. A breakthrough in light-activated molecular machines for cancer therapy. C. Ayala-Orozco et al., Rice University

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Mechanism of plasmon-driven molecular jackhammers in mechanical opening and disassembly of membranes

Plasmon-driven molecular jackhammers (MJHs) are a type of molecular machine that converts photon energy into mechanical energy. Upon insertion into lipid bilayers followed by near-infrared light…

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 16d

🌏 Since launching in 2024, RSC Mechanochemistry has championed cutting-edge research on mechanical forces in chemistry in China. Thank you to our Chinese authors and readers for your vital contributions!

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Celebrating Mechanochemistry in China – RSC Mechanochemistry Blog

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 19d

💥 McMurry reaction reimagined: solvent-free, scalable, and 97% efficient—mechanochemistry by B. Manji and co workers at IISER Kolkata leads the way.

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Mechanochemical McMurry reaction

In this study, a mechanochemical adaptation of the McMurry coupling reaction was developed to synthesize ethylenes using Zn/TiCl4/Et3N as reagents. Leveraging solvent-free ball-milling conditions,…

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 20d

🌿 Mechanochemistry-assisted aqueous two-phase extraction (MAATPE) enables high-efficiency, green isolation of juglone from Juglans mandshurica bark. By J. Xi and coworkers from Sichuan University.

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Mechanochemistry assisted aqueous two-phase extraction: an efficient technique to extract high-purity juglone from the bark of Juglans mandshurica

The bark of Juglans mandshurica (BJM) is a Chinese herbal medicine containing a variety of nutrients and pharmacologically active compounds. Juglone, one of the important active ingredients in BJM,…

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Fred Lamaty @fredlamaty.bsky.social · 21d

Congrats Matthieu for securing à poster prize at the INCOME 2025 @incomeofficial.bsky.social 👏👏👏 U R the best 👌 sponsored by @rscmechanochem.rsc.org

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 21d

Did you present some exciting new #mechanochemistry research at @incomeofficial.bsky.social but you are not sure where to publish it? RSC Mechanochemistry invites you to submit your manuscript to our #INCOME2025 themed collection! Find all information below. We look forward to your contribution!

INCOME 2025 @incomeofficial.bsky.social · Jul 4

Exciting news! A Conference Special Issue in
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Advancing the impact of mechanochemistry from fundamental to applied innovations.

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 21d

🧪 PFPE lubricants under pressure: New study from H. Zhang and co workers at Nagoya University shows shear, not heat, drives breakdown in HAMR tech — molecular dynamics reveal hidden stress pathways.

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ReaxFF molecular dynamics study of mechanochemical degradation of PFPE lubricants on DLC in heat-assisted magnetic recording

Understanding the degradation mechanisms of perfluoropolyether (PFPE) lubricants is critical for the reliability of Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) systems. In this study, we conducted ReaxFF…

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 23d

Ready to discover recent innovations in mechanochemistry? Why not start with some of the papers published by RSC Mechanochemistry's Advisory Board? You can read them all for free: blogs.rsc.org/mr/2025/07/1...

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Journal of Materials Chemistry A, B, C @jmaterchem.rsc.org · 24d

Still time to submit to our open call for a @jmaterchem.rsc.org C and @rscmechanochem.rsc.org themed collection on #mechanoluminescence 📢 guest edited by Robert Göstl, Wai-Yeung Wong and Xinxing Zhang

More info here🔗https://blogs.rsc.org/jm/2025/06/10/open-call-for-submissions-mechanoluminescence/

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 29d

What causes lubricants in hard disk drives (HDDs) to fail? H. Shekhar and co workers' ReaxFF study reveal how molecular conformation impacts PFPE degradation under shear.

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ReaxFF molecular dynamics study of mechanochemical degradation of PFPE lubricants on DLC in heat-assisted magnetic recording

Understanding the degradation mechanisms of perfluoropolyether (PFPE) lubricants is critical for the reliability of Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) systems. In this study, we conducted ReaxFF…

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · Sep 9

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · Sep 9

Anthracene-maleimide mechanophores only light up under stress if in the right kind of polymer!

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Solid-state mechanochemical activation of anthracene–maleimide adducts: the influence of the polymer matrix

The repertoire of established mechanophores has been on a steady rise over the last few years, holding the promise of generating materials capable of delivering programmable, beneficial responses…

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · Sep 8

Check out this new article by Triller, Winkelmann, Schöbel, and Felderhoff on co-crystallization of ibuprofen: nicotinamide using an attritor mill:

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Utilizing an attritor mill for solvent-free mechanochemical synthesis of rac-ibuprofen:nicotinamide co-crystals

The co-crystal formed from the WHO essential drug rac-ibuprofen (IBU) and the food additive nicotinamide (NIC) exhibits enhanced physicochemical and analgesic properties compared to the pure active ph...

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Kerstin Blank @biomlab.bsky.social · Sep 2

Applications of #Mechanochemistry in macromolecular systems keep growing. Our @rscmechanochem.rsc.org editorial with @goestlich.bsky.social explores self-healing, optical force probes, mechanoresponsive biomolecules and biomedical applications. Check out doi.org/10.1039/D5MR... and submit your work!

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INCOME 2025 @incomeofficial.bsky.social · Jul 4

Exciting news! A Conference Special Issue in
@rscmechanochem.rsc.org will follow #INCOME2025 🎉

We warmly invite all conference attendees to submit their papers

Submit your work by 31 Dec 2025
📝 Early submissions are encouraged!

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#Mechanochemistry #RSC #SpecialIssue

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Advancing the impact of mechanochemistry from fundamental to applied innovations.

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Kerstin Blank @biomlab.bsky.social · Jun 25

Congrats to the ConForce-25 forcespectroscopy.in #posterprize winners Sanket Jugade and Bishakha Ray. Thank you @rscmechanochem.rsc.org for sponsoring the prize! I really enjoyed excellent Indian science, great discussions, food and the monsoon at Casuarina Resort in the Western Ghats close to Pune.

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · Jun 25

🎉 Today we reveal the 2025 RSC Prize winners! 🎉

Celebrating excellence across research, diversity, tech roles, apprentices and partnerships. Join us in congratulating the remarkable individuals and teams advancing chemistry for society. buff.ly/K2un4O1 #Chemistry #ChemSky

Congratulations banner from the Royal Society of Chemistry featuring a medallion with symbolic icons representing various scientific elements and achievements, surrounded by a stardust background with the text "#RSCPrizes".

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Journal of Materials Chemistry A, B, C @jmaterchem.rsc.org · Jun 20

Announcing an open call for our Mechanoluminescence themed collection in Journal of Materials Chemistry C and RSC Mechanochemistry (@rscmechanochem.rsc.org‬), guest edited by Robert Göstl, Wai-Yeung Wong and Xinxing Zhang.

Read more about the themed collection: blogs.rsc.org/jm/2025/06/1...

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · Jun 5

RSC Mechanochemistry was delighted to sponsor the recent Early Career Researchers Mechanochemistry Symposium in Birmingham, UK. Congratulations to the winners of the Dragon's Den-style competition!

Find out more: blogs.rsc.org/mr/2025/06/0...

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · Jun 3

Interested in the latest research on mechanochemistry, but not sure where to start? We've got you covered! Discover what our Editorial Board members have published with us: blogs.rsc.org/mr/2025/05/2...

All articles published in RSC Mechanochemistry are open access, so you can read them for free!

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RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · Jun 2

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