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Tuning permselectivity and chemical stability is desirable for polymer membranes, though it is challenging to balance these properties. Here the authors report a polyamide membrane using modified interfacial polymerization methods for stable and highly permeable organic solvent nanofiltration.

Tuning the adsorption–desorption behavior of molecules on solid catalysts is crucial for achieving complex catalytic functions. Here, the authors show that Gaussian curvature engineering of self-pressurizing mesoporous nanoreactors enhances the dynamic equilibrium between molecular adsorption and desorption.

Silicon-based lithium-ion batteries are attractive because in principle they offer higher specific capacities than conventional graphite. A hierarchical bottom-up approach is now used to prepare lithium-ion anodes with improved reversible capacities and stable electrochemical performance.

The development of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) that integrate robust chemical stability with efficient charge carrier dynamics remains challenging. Here the authors use a self-locking strategy to synthesize amide-like isoquinolone-linked COFs and demonstrate their application in photocatalytic reactions.

To make Mars colonization cheaper by reducing the heavy supplies needed from Earth, scientists have created a highly efficient recycling system that turns carbon dioxide and hydrogen into fresh water and rocket fuel (methane), and it works reliably even with the inconsistent solar power available on Mars.

The synthesis of isoreticular (3,12,24)-connected uru metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) is reported by the assembly of 12-connected cuboctahedral and 24-connected rhombicuboctahedral supermolecular building blocks. The resulting uru-MOF-1 is a promising candidate for low-temperature methane storage.

The triple synergy of oxygen, proton, and electron supply is crucial for hydrogen peroxide photosynthesis. Here, the authors report a squaric-acid zwitterionic covalent organic framework that achieves this synergy, boosting hydrogen peroxide yield and enabling solar-driven continuous-flow production.

Ethanol steam reforming (ESR) promises green H₂, but tangled networks hide controlling intermediates. In-situ SVUV-PI-MBMS with DFT/microkinetics on Ni/La₂O₃ pinpoints vinyloxy (CH₂CHO), not acetyl, as the chain carrier, steering most flux and redefining ESR mechanisms.

The study shows that high-coordination-shell defects in Fe-N₅ single-atom catalysts enhance peroxymonosulfate activation, enabling rapid and selective degradation of pollutants and revealing how remote site modulation controls catalytic efficiency.

Uranium recovery from spent nuclear fuel reprocessing in ultra-acidic and radiation-intensive environments is challenging. Here, we present a pyrophosphate-g-C₃N₄ polymer with high resistance to HNO₃ and radiation, achieving a uranium adsorption capacity of 75.3 mg g⁻¹ and 79.1% recovery efficiency.

PFAS poses significant threats to human health and aquatic ecosystems. Here, a fluoroamine-functionalized QFgel is proposed and exhibits high selectivity and removal efficiency for 17 PFAS in water at environmentally relevant concentrations.

The authors report a dual photothermal-electrocatalysis interface which enables efficient ammonia extraction and purification from air and wastewater, thereby advancing sustainable waste-to-fuel conversion.

A subcutaneously injected hydrogel conjugated with antibodies for interleukin-6 substantially reduces the levels of the cytokine during chimaeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy while maintaining its antitumour efficacy.

Single-atom catalysts, particularly metal/nitrogen-doped carbons, have become a versatile platform for fine-tuning electronic interactions with reactants and controlling thermodynamic selectivity. Here, the authors show that the catalytic ozonation activity of single-atomic Co–N₄ sites can be electronically modulated by adjusting the density of Co nanoparticles on the carbon matrix.

A paddle-like self-stirring nanoreactor system with spatially isolated multifunctional components is successfully constructed. The rotation–revolution pattern enhances the internal and reverse dual-dynamic diffusion processes, thus effectively boosting the cascade efficiency.

Supported single atoms are promising catalysts for alkane dehydrogenation, although tuning their reactivity via active site modulation remains a challenge. Here the authors introduce an Ir₁–Cu₁ dual-atom catalyst for n-butane dehydrogenation that outperforms the corresponding Ir₁ single-atom system.

The design of covalent organic frameworks featuring high porosity and excellent charge transfer properties is crucial for widespread applications. Here, the authors report covalent organic frameworks with tunable dimensionality allowing to fine-tune their electronic band structure, charge mobility, and porosity.

The industrial viability of alcohol electrooxidation is hindered due to low reaction rates. Here, the authors report a synergistic approach that integrating an active electrode (Ni_0.67V_0.33-layered double hydroxide) and aminoxyl radical to enhance the oxidation of alcohols at high current densities.

The development of three-dimensional (3D) covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with novel topologies is of both fundamental and practical interest but the construction of highly crystalline 3D COF remains challenging. Here, the authors report highly crystalline 3D COFs with pto and mhq-z topologies by rationally selecting rectangular-planar and trigonal-planar building blocks with appropriate conformational strains.

Breaking the geometric symmetry of metal-N₄ sites and boosting catalytic activity are significant but challenging. Here, using chlorination engineering, authors convert the Zn-N₄ site with low activity and selectivity for the electroreduction of CO₂ into highly active Zn-N₃ site with broken symmetry.

Robust Cu single-atom catalysts show promise for CO₂ electroreduction but face stability challenges. Here, the authors report a self-healing Cu single-atom catalyst that maintains high performance and stability for CO₂-to-CH₄ conversion at industrial current densities.

Precise control of water oxidation activity calls for the mastery of surface reconstruction of electrocatalysts. Here, the authors identify the structural origin of surface reconstruction on spinel oxides and report a criterion to evaluate the reconstruction degree, which enable the design of spinel pre-catalyst with controlled reconstruction ability.

High-spin Fe(IV) = O sites efficiently activate methane but are challenging to synthesize. This study develops dual Fe(II) sites on FeS₂, generating high-spin Fe(IV) = O from O₂, achieving superior methane-to-methanol conversion under mild conditions.

The time-consuming and site-limited nature of blood analysis often delays medical interventions. Here, the authors developed a weaved multi-sensing hairband for real-time sweat biomarkers and body temperature monitoring.