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"Chirality amplification in semiconductors for advanced optoelectronics" by Jaeyong Ahn, Wonbin Choi, Sang Hyuk Lee, Jonghyun Park, Seoyoung Kim, Inho Song and Joon Hak Oh

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Chirality amplification in semiconductors for advanced optoelectronics
Because circularly polarized light (CPL) uniquely carries spin-selective information, chiral optoelectronics offer a powerful platform for developing high-efficiency, spin-based optical devices and driving next-generation photonic technologies. Intrinsically chiral semiconductors can absorb or emit CPL throu
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January 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Explore how legal frameworks affect organic research, with this new Tutorial review by Sophie Bianchi, Quentin Michel, Jean-Christophe M. Monbaliu and co!

From licensing to DURC, this review provides a comprehensive roadmap for EU chemists navigating modern legislation
Nemo censetur ignorare legem: what research chemists should know about the EU legal framework
Organic chemistry operates within its own intricate set of rules, governed by the strict principles of matter and physics, while law structures societal order through evolving legal frameworks. Both fields, though inherently distinct, converge. Organic chemistry seeks to solve societal challenges that law must regu
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January 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Don't miss "Symmetry breaking of single-atom catalysts in heterogeneous electrocatalysis: reactivity and configuration" by Bin Wu, Zuohuan Chen, Yifan Ye, Justin Zhu Yeow Seow, Daniel Mandler, Adrian Fisher, Dingsheng Wang, Shaojun Guo and Zhichuan J. Xu

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Symmetry breaking of single-atom catalysts in heterogeneous electrocatalysis: reactivity and configuration - Chemical Society Reviews (RSC Publishing)
Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have emerged as transformative materials in heterogeneous electrocatalysis, yet their conventional symmetric coordination environments often yield suboptimal catalytic efficacy. This review systematically examines the deliberate disruption of local symmetry as a powerful design s
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January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Learn more about solid-state batteries with this new review by Tianpeng Huang, Yue Zheng, Deye Sun, Jun Ma, Pengxian Han and Guanglei Cui

"Multi-level structural modulation enables fast lithium-ion transport in inorganic solid-state batteries"

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Multi-level structural modulation enables fast lithium-ion transport in inorganic solid-state batteries
Solid-state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs) are considered ideal candidates for the next-generation core technologies for development of clean energy storage and conversion systems owing to their inherent high energy density and exceptional safety. Nevertheless, the practical energy density, power character
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January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Interested in fullerenes?

Check out "Constrained carbon bonding inside fullerene cages" by Yaoxiao Zhao, Mengyang Li, Wangqiang Shen, Kun Guo, Lipiao Bao and Xing Lu

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Constrained carbon bonding inside fullerene cages
Carbon is an incredibly versatile element and can form bonds via sp, sp2, and sp3 hybridization, forming diverse structures, which are responsible for the vast complexity and diversity of chemistry and biology. Therefore, understanding carbon bonding is crucial for comprehending the fundamental principles of
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January 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Be sure to read "Dynamic regulation of interfacial adhesion in biomedical hydrogels" by Hanjun Sun, Xinyu Qu, Qian Wang, Yuxin Guo and Xiaochen Dong

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Dynamic regulation of interfacial adhesion in biomedical hydrogels
Adhesive hydrogels represent a transformative technology in biomedicine due to their biocompatibility and multifunctionality. While extensive research has focused on improving their adhesion strength, the pursuit of long-term interfacial stability reveals a core conflict: strong adhesion often comes at the e
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January 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Don't miss "Biomimetic liposomes in drug delivery: from design mechanisms to applications" by Zhi Li, Mengwen Li and Jianqin Lu

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Biomimetic liposomes in drug delivery: from design mechanisms to applications
Recent advancements in nanocarriers, particularly liposomes, have shown promising prospects for enhancing the pharmacokinetics, biodistribution, and therapeutic efficacy of chemotherapeutic drugs. However, liposome-based drug delivery systems are often constrained by high immunogenicity, poor targeting efficiency,
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January 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Happy holidays from everyone in the ChemSocRev Editorial Office!

Thank you to all our authors, reviewers, readers and editors for their support in 2025

We'll be returning in the New Year to continue to showcase your highly impactful reviews from across the chemical sciences!
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Don't miss "Tailoring the dynamic nanocomposite hydrogels through surface-functionalized nanomaterials and interfacial crosslinking chemistry toward multifunctional biomedical and engineering applications" by Yi-Cheun Yeh & co.

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Tailoring the dynamic nanocomposite hydrogels through surface-functionalized nanomaterials and interfacial crosslinking chemistry toward multifunctional biomedical and engineering applications
Dynamic nanocomposite hydrogels (DNCHs) represent a cutting-edge class of materials characterized by their tunable architecture and stimuli-responsive behavior, making them particularly well-suited for applications that require mimicking the adaptive functionality of biological systems. A wide range of chemi
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December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Want to learn more about plastic recycling?

Don't miss "Advances of rare earth-based catalysts for recycling CO2 and plastic waste" by Liangliang Zhang, Shuyan Song, Hongjie Zhang and Xiao Wang

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Advances of rare earth-based catalysts for recycling CO2 and plastic waste
The crisis caused by the excessive use of fossil fuels—emissions of billions of tonnes of CO2 and the accumulation of plastic waste—is imminent. Conventional disposal technologies, such as physical storage, face risks of leakage, capacity limitations, and secondary pollution (such as microplastics). In contrast, ch
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December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Don't miss "Electric fields at hydrophobic water interfaces: spectroscopic evidence, physical origin, and implications on reactivity" by Kwing Yeung Chan, Chenjie Zhuang, Vinh Gia Vuong, Naixin Qian, Xin Gao and Wei Min

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Electric fields at hydrophobic water interfaces: spectroscopic evidence, physical origin, and implications on reactivity
Water at interfaces exhibits unique properties that differ markedly from those of bulk water. In particular, a myriad of water-interface-related enhanced reactivities including on-water catalysis and microdroplet chemistry have been documented since the 1980s but remain mechanistically unclear. This review f
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December 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Interested in tissue-adhesive hydrogels?

Be sure to read "Programmable tissue-adhesive hydrogels with temporal and spatial selectivity" by Lei Liang, Hong Zhang, Fanglian Yao and Junjie Li

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Programmable tissue-adhesive hydrogels with temporal and spatial selectivity
With the expanding application of hydrogels in the biomedical filed, tissue-adhesive hydrogels (TAHs) have emerged as a critical focus of research. Unlike conventional adhesives, achieving effective tissue adhesion requires a sophisticated strategy that addresses the challenges posed by the complex biologica
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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Don't miss "Particle swarm optimization in the realm of chemistry: from theory to applications" by Megha Rajeevan, Niha, Chris John, Shobhita Mani and Rotti Srinivasamurthy Swathi

Featured as part of our 2025 Pioneering Investigators collection!

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Particle swarm optimization in the realm of chemistry: from theory to applications
In this tutorial review, we introduce the reader to one of the most cited stochastic global optimization methods in chemistry, namely, particle swarm optimization (PSO). Beginning with a detailed description of the basic PSO algorithm, we explore how the algorithm has evolved over time to address increasingl
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December 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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From our 2025 Pioneering Investigators collection...

"Multifunctional nanomaterials for dental photo-theranostics" by Yujia Shi, Xiaolin Sun, Jiao Fang, Chunyan Li, Biao Dong, Manlin Qi and Lin Wang

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Multifunctional nanomaterials for dental photo-theranostics
Recent studies highlight the significant promise of nanomaterial-mediated diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for managing dental diseases. Among these, photo-responsive technologies have emerged as non-invasive, targeted, and spatiotemporally controllable modalities capable of delivering efficient and sit
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December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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"Electron transfer in catalysis: from fundamentals to strategies" by Xiaoning Li, Xinwei Guan, Zhenxiang Cheng, Tianyi Ma & colleagues

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Electron transfer in catalysis: from fundamentals to strategies
The essence of catalysis lies in the transfer of electrons, driving the cleavage and formation of chemical bonds. Understanding the fundamental attributes of electrons is essential for improving the efficiency of catalytic processes. This tutorial review provides a systematic and accessible framework, integr
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December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Don't miss "Advances in oxide thermoelectric materials: strategies, applications and beyond" by Qing Wang, Zhifang Zhou, Chang Liu, Yunpeng Zheng, Zongmo Shi, Bin Wei, Wenyu Zhang, Ce-Wen Nan and Yuan-Hua Lin

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Advances in oxide thermoelectric materials: strategies, applications and beyond
Oxide thermoelectric materials have emerged as promising candidates for sustainable energy applications owing to their inherent thermal stability, environmental benignity, elemental abundance, and low cost. This review comprehensively summarizes the recent advances in oxide thermoelectrics, covering synthesis metho
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December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Want to learn more about metal-ion batteries?

Check out "Recent advances in high-entropy materials for efficient alkali metal-ion batteries" by Liping Duan, Yichen Du, Yijiang Liu, Haowei Tang, Chi Zhou, Dong Ha Kim, Zhiqun Lin and Xiaosi Zhou

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Recent advances in high-entropy materials for efficient alkali metal-ion batteries
Alkali metal-ion batteries (Li+/Na+/K+, AMIBs) are considered ideal choices for grid-scale energy storage systems due to their high energy density and long cycle life. However, issues such as insufficient structural stability of electrode materials and limited ion transport dynamics in electrolytes severely restri
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December 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Be sure to read "Recent advances in asymmetric bimetallic catalysis" by Fang Wei, Jialin Qi, Xiangqing Jia and Zhenghu Xu

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Recent advances in asymmetric bimetallic catalysis
Asymmetric bimetallic catalysis has emerged as a powerful and efficient approach for the development of novel enantioselective transformations. By employing two metal centers with complementary reactivity, bimetallic catalysts enable dual substrate activation, stabilize reactive intermediates, and facilitate unique
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December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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"Single-molecule quantum tunnelling sensors" by Long Yi, Yuxin Yang, Biao-Feng Zeng, Xu Liu, Joshua B. Edel, Aleksandar P. Ivanov and Longhua Tang

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Single-molecule quantum tunnelling sensors
Single-molecule sensors are pivotal tools for elucidating chemical and biological phenomena. Among these, quantum tunnelling sensors occupy a unique position, due to the exceptional sensitivity of tunnelling currents to sub-ångström variations in molecular structure and electronic states. This capability ena
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December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT) based fluorescent probes and imaging agents
Twisted Intramolecular charge transfer (TICT)-based fluorescent probes are crucial in chemical sensing due to their sensitivity and specificity. These probes undergo conformational changes upon intera...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Interested in organic luminescent materials?

Check out "Combining quantum chemistry, machine learning and rate theory for organic luminescent materials" by Rongrong Li, Qi Ou and Zhigang Shuai

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Combining quantum chemistry, machine learning and rate theory for organic luminescent materials
The theoretical design of highly efficient, low roll-off and full-color emission organic materials is of great interest, although there are great challenges due to the limitations of the present-day methodology. In this review, we present progress achieved in our group on the theoretical and computational investiga
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December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Be sure to read "Multi-site electrocatalysts for hydrogen production under neutral conditions" by Zhouzhou Wang, Jianqing Zhou, Yaran Shi, Li Luo, Haoran Li, Qiancheng Zhou, Chunchun Wang, Zhuo Xing, Ze Yang and Ying Yu

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Multi-site electrocatalysts for hydrogen production under neutral conditions
Electrochemical water splitting offers a sustainable pathway for hydrogen production, yet realizing high-efficiency operation at neutral pH remains a formidable challenge due to the sluggish interfacial kinetics, limited ionic conductivity, and complex proton transfer behavior. Recently, the emergence of multi-site
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December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Don't miss this recent Tutorial review, featured in our 2025 Pioneering Investigators collection!

"Supramolecular dyes: advancing precision medicine through molecular engineering" by Chonglu Li, Honglin Jin, Chao Yuan, Suhua Wang, Yao Sun & co.

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Supramolecular dyes: advancing precision medicine through molecular engineering
Precision medicine is aimed at achieving a more personalized approach tailored to individual characteristics and urgently requires the development of precise diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Small-molecule dyes play indispensable roles in medical imaging and surgery procedures, attracting significant attention r
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December 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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"Advanced Ah-level zinc metal batteries" by Zequan Zhao, Qingquan Ye, Yangyang Liu, Bingan Lu, Shuquan Liang and Jiang Zhou

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Advanced Ah-level zinc metal batteries
Aqueous zinc metal batteries (ZMBs) are emerging as promising candidates for large-scale energy storage due to their cost-effectiveness, intrinsic safety, and abundant resources. However, translating ZMBs from laboratory-scale prototypes to ampere-hour (Ah)-level practical systems remains challenging, limited by is
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December 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Be sure to read "Advances in triple-phase catalysis for energy and environmental applications" by Xiaoying Li, Jinwei Xu, Yusheng Ye, Baoliang Chen and Xin Xiao

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Advances in triple-phase catalysis for energy and environmental applications
Increasing attention on sustainable energy and the environment, particularly in areas like the greenhouse effect, green remediation, and green energy, has led to substantial research into the turnover of gas-phase molecules such as carbon dioxide, oxygen, and hydrogen. For gas-involved heterogeneous reactions, a “g
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November 30, 2025 at 10:58 AM