Mechanistic insights into aluminosilicate zeolite synthesis mediated by multi-functional ionic liquids
Available online 9 September 2026
Direct synthesis of aluminosilicate zeolites with good acidity via fluoride route remains challenging, since such systems generally favor high-silica frameworks and often restrict the incorporation...
Aerosolized delivery of a virus-inspired A20FMDV2-siRNA conjugate targeting ST6GAL1 for influenza prophylaxis
Available online 4 September 2026
The continued evolution of influenza viruses can reduce vaccine effectiveness and promote resistance to direct-acting antivirals. ST6GAL1 is required for the formation of α2,6-linked sialylated glycans...
TRIS-mediated molecular dual regulation of solvation and electrode interfaces for high-performance iron-chromium redox flow batteries
Available online 31 August 2026
The commercialization of iron-chromium flow batteries (ICFBs) is hindered by sluggish Cr3+/Cr2+ kinetics caused by Jahn-Teller and parasitic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). In this work, we propose...
Industrial solid waste-based sorbents for high-temperature CO2 capture and conversion
Available online 26 August 2026
In this work, a “CO2 capture and ex situ utilization” strategy was proposed by combining Ca-looping and a subsequent cycloaddition reaction. In the Ca-looping step, the CaO-based sorbent was prepared...
Docking single metal sites by ion templating towards catalytic acetylene hydrochlorination
Available online 11 August 2026
The spatial distribution of active sites in metal-supported catalysts is intrinsically governed by the competitive interplay between metal-metal and metal-support interactions. Conventional stabilization...
Stabilizing undercoordinated single-atom Pdδ+ sites on CeO2-x nano-island for efficient hydrogenation of nitrile butadiene rubber
Available online 21 July 2026
Palladium single-atom catalysts show exceptional catalytic performance in nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) hydrogenation due to their unique unsaturated coordination environments. However, the hydrogenation...
Regenerable fluorine-free superhydrophobic membranes via synergistic interfacial engineering for oily PM filtration
Available online 8 July 2026
Developing high-efficiency air filters capable of withstanding complex contaminants such as oily aerosols and high humidity without irreversible fouling remains a formidable challenge. Herein, a robust,...
Marine waste-derived hydrochar beads for circular phosphate recovery: site energy distribution, molecular interactions and life cycle assessment
Available online 8 July 2026
Sustainable management of phosphate-laden wastewater requires functional materials that pair efficient removal with practical recyclability. Here, a magnesite-modified seaweed hydrochar–chitosan composite...
Green and efficient utilization of ethyl acetate-derived ester enolates for aldol condensation in continuous flow: from ultralow temperature to room temperature
Available online 2 July 2026
Lithium diisopropylamide (LDA)-mediated aldol condensation between esters and electrophiles (e.g., aldehydes, ketones) represents a versatile route to β-hydroxy esters. However, ester enolates, particularly...
Single solvent synthesis of lithium-selective hydrogen manganese oxide (HMO)-based mixed matrix membranes
June 2026
The rising lithium-ion battery market drives lithium demand and requires efficient and selective lithium recovery methods from aqueous sources. Membrane technologies can address environmental and inherent...
Efficient capture of thorium ions by the hydroxyl-functionalized sp2c-COF through nitrogen-oxygen cooperative mechanism
June 2026
Since the continuous development of nuclear energy, substantial amounts of radioactive thorium wastewater are inevitably produced. The discharge of radioactive thorium wastewater not only pollutes the...
Two-step preparation of asphalt-based porous carbon adsorbent with superior C2H6/CH4 selectivity for ethane recovery from natural gas
June 2026
Efficient recovery of ethane (C2H6) from natural gas is of industrial importance, yet it poses considerable challenges. Herein, we report the two-step green preparation of asphalt-based carbon adsorbent...
Ionic liquids with multiple hydrogen bonds as metal-free catalysts for efficient hydrolysis of PET under relatively mild conditions
June 2026
Due to the strong hydrophobicity of PET, chemical catalysts usually require harsh conditions. Herein, inspired by the catalytic sites of PETase, we reported a metal-free catalyst with both high stability...
OFC: Outside Front Cover
June 2026
Fluffy LDH/GO 2D membrane for rapid removal of soluble pollutants and enhanced catalytic self-cleaning performance
June 2026
The rapid expansion of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries has resulted in the introduction of various sources of micropollutants into the environment, posing threats to drinking water quality...
Engineering nano-trap distribution in metal-organic frameworks enables boost of SF6/N2 separation
June 2026
Separating/capturing SF6, having the strongest global warming potential, from exhaust gas with low concentration (1%–10%) in the power industry is significant for both greenhouse gas emission control...
Advances and challenges in N2O valorization for alkane oxidative dehydrogenation to olefins
June 2026
Valorization of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas, through the oxidative dehydrogenation of light alkanes such as methane and propane to produce light olefins (ethylene and propylene), presents...
Sublimation crystallization: from mechanism to applications
June 2026
Sublimation crystallization, a solvent-free purification technique, has emerged as a sustainable strategy in materials science for producing high-purity substances and advanced functional materials....
Rapid, selectivity, and reversibility absorption of SO2 via purine-based deep eutectic solvents and thermodynamic analysis
June 2026
Since the advantages of simple preparation, low-priced, environmental friendliness, and high absorption capacity, deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are considered to have eminent application potential in...
Visible light-driven selective oxidative transformation of vicinal diols using ZnS-based photocatalyst in the presence of molecular oxygen
June 2026
The heterogeneous photocatalysis for the oxidative cleavage of C–C bond is significant to the transformation of biomass feedstock. In this work, a heterojunction photocatalyst based on the conductor...
Integrated alkaline and deep eutectic solvent-based green strategy for lignin fractionation and thermochemical valorization
June 2026
In this work, an efficient and green strategy for selective extraction and high-value utilization of lignin was proposed. Most of the hemicellulose in the feedstock was first removed by alkaline pretreatment...
Ion-confinement in textile-derived carbon cloth for high-areal-capacity Li–S batteries
Available online 27 June 2026
Developing stable lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries with high areal capacities is a prerequisite for their commercialization. However, suppressing the polysulfide shuttle and maintaining efficient ion...