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View article: Highly-Stable Near-Infrared-Emissive π-Extended Covalent Macrocycles with Ring-Size-Dependent Photoswitching
Highly-Stable Near-Infrared-Emissive π-Extended Covalent Macrocycles with Ring-Size-Dependent Photoswitching Open
View article: Retraction notice to “Estrogen prevent atherosclerosis by attenuating endothelial cell pyroptosis via activation of estrogen receptor α-mediated autophagy.” [J. Adv. Res. 28 (2021) 149–164]
Retraction notice to “Estrogen prevent atherosclerosis by attenuating endothelial cell pyroptosis via activation of estrogen receptor α-mediated autophagy.” [J. Adv. Res. 28 (2021) 149–164] Open
View article: Fault-Controlled Distribution of Pre-seismic Thermal Anomalies: Insights from the Dingri Earthquakes, Tibet
Fault-Controlled Distribution of Pre-seismic Thermal Anomalies: Insights from the Dingri Earthquakes, Tibet Open
This study analyzed pre-seismic thermal anomalies associated with two earthquakes in Tibet's Tingri region using MODIS data processed via STL (Seasonal-Trend decomposition using LOESS) decomposition and RST (Robust Satellite Techniques) al…
View article: Modelling spatio-temporal dynamics of soil organic carbon in paddy soil by coupling digital soil mapping with a process model
Modelling spatio-temporal dynamics of soil organic carbon in paddy soil by coupling digital soil mapping with a process model Open
View article: A Kinetic Study of the Inhibition Mechanism of Hexafluoropropylene (HFP) on Hydrogen Combustion
A Kinetic Study of the Inhibition Mechanism of Hexafluoropropylene (HFP) on Hydrogen Combustion Open
Hexafluoropropylene (HFP) is used as an advanced fire extinguishing agent with high thermal stability, excellent fire suppression performance, and environmentally friendly characteristics. In this study, the inhibition mechanism of HFP dur…
View article: Porous Electrochromic Structures: A Review
Porous Electrochromic Structures: A Review Open
Electrochromic technology has gained significant attention due to its wide applications in smart windows, adjustable optoelectronic devices, and energy storage systems. The strategic incorporation of porous architectures has emerged as a p…
View article: Arabidopsis thaliana genes with codon usage bias similar to that of B. amyloliquefaciens are involved in the regulation of A. thaliana adaptation to high calcium stress by B. amyloliquefaciens
Arabidopsis thaliana genes with codon usage bias similar to that of B. amyloliquefaciens are involved in the regulation of A. thaliana adaptation to high calcium stress by B. amyloliquefaciens Open
Introduction Codon usage bias (CUB) can influence host-microbe interactions and stress adaptation. In this study, we aimed to investigate how codon usage bias (CUB) similarity between Arabidopsis thaliana and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens inf…
View article: Space‐Confined Synthesis of Sulfonated Covalent Organic Framework‒Polymer Membranes for Enhanced Osmotic Energy Conversion
Space‐Confined Synthesis of Sulfonated Covalent Organic Framework‒Polymer Membranes for Enhanced Osmotic Energy Conversion Open
Osmotic energy, an infinite, clean energy source, can be efficiently harnessed through reverse electrodialysis using ion‐selective membranes. While polymeric membranes are excellent candidates due to their solution‐processability and scala…
View article: Hierarchically Engineered Flame‐Retardant Triboelectric Yarn Exhibiting Robust Mechanical Performance and Humidity‐Boosted Electrical Output for Firefighting Applications
Hierarchically Engineered Flame‐Retardant Triboelectric Yarn Exhibiting Robust Mechanical Performance and Humidity‐Boosted Electrical Output for Firefighting Applications Open
As urbanization progresses and building complexity grows, fire safety gains prominence, driving up demand for intelligent, high‐performance fire‐fighting gear. This study develops a super‐intelligent fireproof yarn (SIFY) with a coaxial st…
View article: Enhancing Photocatalytic Performance of Imine‐Linked Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) through Grafting Methoxyl Groups
Enhancing Photocatalytic Performance of Imine‐Linked Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) through Grafting Methoxyl Groups Open
Preparing imine‐linked covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with good stability and excellent photocatalytic performance is highly desirable. Herein, methoxy groups were successfully grafted on the skeleton of highly stable TTA‐DTM‐COF throu…
View article: A zinc boryl compound unlocks diverse reactivity pathways beyond nucleophilic borylation
A zinc boryl compound unlocks diverse reactivity pathways beyond nucleophilic borylation Open
Borylation chemistry plays a crucial role in the development of new synthetic methodologies. However, the reactivity of zinc-boryl species has not been fully explored, particularly in relation to diverse reaction pathways. Here we show tha…
View article: Structural Engineering of Platinum‐Containing Organic Photovoltaic Catalysts for Solar‐Driven Hydrogen Production: A Review
Structural Engineering of Platinum‐Containing Organic Photovoltaic Catalysts for Solar‐Driven Hydrogen Production: A Review Open
Over the past five years, donor/acceptor (D/A) bulk heterojunction (BHJ) photocatalysts, leveraging organic photovoltaic (OPV) materials, have witnessed remarkable progress in photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production. By inte…
View article: Biochar stimulates nitrogen loss in anoxic soil through ammonium oxidation coupled with iron reduction
Biochar stimulates nitrogen loss in anoxic soil through ammonium oxidation coupled with iron reduction Open
Anaerobic ammonium oxidation coupled with iron (Fe) reduction, known as Feammox, is an important nitrogen (N)-cycling pathway in anoxic soils. Biochar, widely employed as a soil amendment, has been reported to influence N dynamics through …
View article: PromptCraft-RAG: Context-based Prompt Enhancement of Refining Query for Retrieval Augmented Generation
PromptCraft-RAG: Context-based Prompt Enhancement of Refining Query for Retrieval Augmented Generation Open
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) has become a transformative framework in Natural Language Processing (NLP). It contributes to the generation process by retrieving relevant information from external knowledge bases, thus making the res…
View article: Regulating Proton Activity of Quinone‐Based Electrodes for Aqueous All‐Organic Batteries
Regulating Proton Activity of Quinone‐Based Electrodes for Aqueous All‐Organic Batteries Open
Aqueous Zn‐organic batteries (ZOBs) have emerged as a focal point due to their eco‐sustainability and versatility. However, the origins of protons and their impact on electrochemical performance remain poorly understood and are subject to …
View article: Interweaving Covalent Organic Polymer Chains Into Two‐Dimensional Networks: Synthesis, Single Crystal Structure, and Application for Stabilizing Lithium Metal Anode
Interweaving Covalent Organic Polymer Chains Into Two‐Dimensional Networks: Synthesis, Single Crystal Structure, and Application for Stabilizing Lithium Metal Anode Open
Macroscopic weaving has been proven to be the most enduring and effective method for manufacturing fabrics to meet the practical needs of humanity for thousands of years. However, the construction of molecular structures with exquisite top…
View article: A Special Issue Dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of Centre of Super‐Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF), the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) (Adv. Funct. Mater. 21/2025)
A Special Issue Dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of Centre of Super‐Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF), the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) (Adv. Funct. Mater. 21/2025) Open
View article: When cocrystals become radical-activable
When cocrystals become radical-activable Open
View article: Single Crystals of a Covalent Organic Polymer for Photocatalysis
Single Crystals of a Covalent Organic Polymer for Photocatalysis Open
Covalent organic polymers (COPs) with high crystallinity and excellent stability is very important for potential applications in photocatalysis and environmental remediation. However, most COPs are amorphous, limiting their structural char…
View article: Reducing Thermal Quenching in Dye@MOF/BN Phosphors for Highly‐Efficient White Light Emitting Diodes (WLEDs)
Reducing Thermal Quenching in Dye@MOF/BN Phosphors for Highly‐Efficient White Light Emitting Diodes (WLEDs) Open
Although dye‐encapsulated metal‐organic framework (dye@MOF) phosphors exhibit excellent advantages (e.g., high quantum yield (QY) and luminescence tunability) in white light emitting diodes (WLEDs) lighting, the considerable fluorescence q…
View article: Cathodic dehalogenation polymerization of 2′,3′,5′,6′-tetrafluoro-4,4″-diiodo-1,1′:4′,1″-terphenyl on zinc metal surface for anode protection
Cathodic dehalogenation polymerization of 2′,3′,5′,6′-tetrafluoro-4,4″-diiodo-1,1′:4′,1″-terphenyl on zinc metal surface for anode protection Open
Fluorine-containing poly(p-phenylene) (CityU-42) films on zinc surfaces were directly synthesized using a cathodic dehalogenation C-C coupling strategy. The as-prepared polymers can effectively protect the zinc substrate in aqueous zinc-io…
View article: Recent Progress in Organic Cocrystal‐Based Superlattices and Their Optoelectronic Applications
Recent Progress in Organic Cocrystal‐Based Superlattices and Their Optoelectronic Applications Open
The utilization of organic cocrystal‐based superlattice materials (OCSMs) in the field of optoelectronics is experiencing significant advancements attributable to their accurate stoichiometric coefficient and distinctive supramolecular sel…
View article: α‐Iminonitrile‐Linked Covalent Organic Framework Synthesized by Ehrlich–Sachs Reaction as a Promising Cathode for Sodium‐Ion Batteries
α‐Iminonitrile‐Linked Covalent Organic Framework Synthesized by Ehrlich–Sachs Reaction as a Promising Cathode for Sodium‐Ion Batteries Open
Linkages represent the key feature to affect the properties of covalent organic frameworks (COFs), where chemical perturbation on the linkage microenvironment often leads to a remarkable impact on their applications. Following this strateg…
View article: NMN reverses D-galactose-induced neurodegeneration and enhances the intestinal barrier of mice by activating the Sirt1 pathway
NMN reverses D-galactose-induced neurodegeneration and enhances the intestinal barrier of mice by activating the Sirt1 pathway Open
Background Age-related decline in nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+)—a central regulator of cellular metabolism, DNA repair, and immune homeostasis—is strongly associated with physiological dysfunction. Nicotinamide mononucleotide (N…
View article: Recent progress in atomically precise metal nanoclusters: From bio-related properties to biological applications
Recent progress in atomically precise metal nanoclusters: From bio-related properties to biological applications Open
View article: Cascaded Metalation of Two‐Dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks for Boosting Electrochemical CO Reduction
Cascaded Metalation of Two‐Dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks for Boosting Electrochemical CO Reduction Open
The electrochemical CO reduction reaction (CORR) to high‐value methanol requires the delicate design of catalysts due to the large overpotential. Especially, achieving precise modification of electrocatalysts while preserving the periodic …
View article: Cascaded Metalation of Two‐Dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks for Boosting Electrochemical CO Reduction
Cascaded Metalation of Two‐Dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks for Boosting Electrochemical CO Reduction Open
The electrochemical CO reduction reaction (CORR) to high‐value methanol requires the delicate design of catalysts due to the large overpotential. Especially, achieving precise modification of electrocatalysts while preserving the periodic …
View article: A Kinetic Study of the Inhibition Mechanism of 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa) on Hydrogen Combustion
A Kinetic Study of the Inhibition Mechanism of 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa) on Hydrogen Combustion Open
HFC-236fa (1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane) is regarded as a potential fire extinguishing alternative to halon, and the present study delves into its mechanism in hydrogen combustion suppression. Based on the master equation solved by the tr…
View article: An Electrochemically‐Driven Reconstruction Strategy to Realize Highly Crystalline Covalent Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
An Electrochemically‐Driven Reconstruction Strategy to Realize Highly Crystalline Covalent Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Open
Developing diverse methods to approach highly crystalline covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for improvement of their electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity is important but very challenging. Herein, for the first time…
View article: Theoretical Kinetic Study of Thermal Decomposition of 5-Methyl-2-Ethylfuran
Theoretical Kinetic Study of Thermal Decomposition of 5-Methyl-2-Ethylfuran Open
With the advancement of new synthetic techniques, 5-Methyl-2-ethylfuran (5-MEF) has emerged as a promising renewable biofuel. In this study, the potential energy surfaces for the unimolecular dissociation reaction, H-addition reaction, and…