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Through-space coupling in compressed π-stacked mixed-valence systems: sub–vdW compression boosts coupling, while redox-center orientation dictates MV character and low-energy transitions. Studied by Youn K. Kang et al. doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

Continuous-heating TIMS enables ultra-trace Zn isotope analysis—Method I/III with >25% integration range delivers precise, reproducible ng-level measurements. Studied by Jong-Ho Park. doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

Drug repositioning reveals sitravatinib boosts doxorubicin efficacy in resistant leukemia via synergistic action. Studied by Seong Hwan Kim et al. doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

Cationic BODIPY photosensitizers with tunable meso-phenyl groups enable imaging and PDT—iodo/methoxy substituents boost uptake and phototoxicity, underscoring electronic control of performance. Studied by Seok-Jun Kim, Sung Cho, Ho-Joong Kim. doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

Piperazine derivatives as anticancer agents: 8 potent hits identified, with 1B and 4A outperforming standard drugs, inducing G2/M arrest as promising mitotic inhibitors. Studied by Jae-Kyung Jung, Soonsil Hyun, and Jae-Hwan Kwak. doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

Polyphenolic composite nanocoatings via deposition of microfluidized core–shell nanoemulsions (t-cinnamaldehyde/olive oil core, lactoferrin shell) onto polyphenolic nanofilms. Studied by Jongbin Lim & Ji Hun Parkhttps://doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.70119

Curated datasets shape what AI learns in chemistry—embedding context, environment, and mechanism links property prediction, structure generation, and reaction modeling into a unified learning framework. Joonyoung F. Joung. doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

Mini-review: Histidine tautomerism shapes amyloid protein misfolding—from monomers to fibrils—revealed by simulations and 2D-IR insights into disease mechanisms. Written by Jin Yong Lee et al. doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

S-LIB recycling review: pretreatment to pyro/hydro/bio/electro/direct routes—mechanisms, trade-offs, and paths to sustainable Li recovery. Studied by Shengkai Li et al. doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

A Mn(II) MOF exhibits photoinduced [2+2] cycloaddition via SCSC transformation—retaining pcu topology and interpenetration while subtly reshaping lattice metrics. Studied by In-Hyeok Park et al. doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

Tuning metal-ion composition in Ti-based heterometallic MOFs modulates iodine adsorption, while redox-active frameworks enable photothermal-assisted catalysis—highlighting compositional control as a key to multifunctional MOF design. By D. Kim & J. Park. doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

Zwitterionic polymer brushes via SI-ARGET ATRP: carboxybetaine methacryloyl ethylenediamine enables controlled, uniform films with tunable thickness, effectively suppressing bacterial adhesion for antifouling biointerfaces. Studied by Prof. Insung S. Choi. doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

Two pathways to lower the nucleation barrier (ΔG*): additives reduce surface energy (↓ΔGₛ), while rapid solvent evaporation drives high supersaturation (↓ΔGᵥ). Studied by Prof. Hui-Seon Kim. doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

Crystal growth in halide perovskite thin films—seed formation and sequential growth governed by interfacial energy and supersaturation, tuning the Gibbs free energy landscape. See work by Da-Yeong Lee, Yu-Na Lee & Hui-Seon Kim.

We warmly invite researchers and students to submit their work. Oral abstract deadline: March 10, 2026 iccc2026.com

In Memory of Prof. Hyun-Joon Ha Ionic-liquid-promoted synthesis of 2-pyridone-fused uracils. [bmim]BF₄ enables dual H-bond activation for base-free [4+2] annulation–dehydration, delivering diverse uracil scaffolds efficiently. By So Won Youn doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

MXene-based titanium carbide for high-performance supercapacitors. HF-free LiF/HCl hydrothermal synthesis of Ti₃C₂Tₓ delivers 274.9 F g⁻¹ and excellent cycling stability—safer, scalable MXene for energy storage. By Kwang Se Lee et al. #EnergyStorage doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

Magnesium bromide-catalyzed solvent-free hydroboration of imines. MgBr2 enables room-temp, solvent-free hydroboration with HBPin—excellent yields, broad scope, high chemoselectivity, and gram-scale feasibility. By Duk Keun An et al. #MainGroupCatalysis doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…

[⁶⁸Ga]FAPI-46 PET in chronic colitis Imaging colonic fibroinflammation with strong correlation to FAP and inflammatory markers in a TNBS-IBD model. By Hai-Jeon Yoon and Byung Seok Moon. #PET #FAPI #IBD #MolecularImaging doi.org/10.1002/bkcs.7…