From tailorable aluminum molecular rings to high-connectivity metal cluster-based COFs

Yan-Jia Lin ,  Qing-Xin Zeng ,  Xiao-Min Shen ,  Shou-Tian Zheng ,  Xin-Xiong Li . Construction of metal cluster-based materials directed by a bifunctional pyridyl tripodal alcohol ligand according to hard and soft acid-base theory. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2025, 44(10): 100702-100702. doi: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2025.100702

Fahui Xiang , Lu Li , Zhen Yuan , Wuji Wei , Xiaoqing Zheng , Shimin Chen , Yisi Yang , Liangji Chen , Zizhu Yao , Jianwei Fu , Zhangjing Zhang , Shengchang Xiang . Enhanced C₂H₂/CO₂ separation in tetranuclear Cu(Ⅱ) cluster-based metal-organic frameworks by adjusting divider length of pore space partition. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(3): 109672-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.109672

Xiao Yu , Dongyue Cui , Mengmeng Wang , Zhaojin Wang , Mengzhu Wang , Deshuang Tu , Vladimir Bregadze , Changsheng Lu , Qiang Zhao , Runfeng Chen , Hong Yan . Boron cluster-based TADF emitter via through-space charge transfer enabling efficient orange-red electroluminescence. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(3): 110520-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110520

Jinlian SHI , Xiaoru LIU , Zhongxuan XU . Ligand-directed construction of cobalt-oxo cluster-based organic frameworks: Structural modulation, semiconductor, and antiferromagnetic properties. Chinese Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2026, 42(1): 45-54. doi: 10.11862/CJIC.20250196

Wen LUO , Lin JIN , Palanisamy Kannan , Jinle HOU , Peng HUO , Jinzhong YAO , Peng WANG . Preparation of high-performance supercapacitor based on bimetallic high nuclearity titanium-oxo-cluster based electrodes. Chinese Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2024, 40(4): 782-790. doi: 10.11862/CJIC.20230418

Shenglan Zhou , Haijian Li , Hongyi Gao , Ang Li , Tian Li , Shanshan Cheng , Jingjing Wang , Jitti Kasemchainan , Jianhua Yi , Fengqi Zhao , Wengang Qu . Recent advances in metal-loaded MOFs photocatalysts: From single atom, cluster to nanoparticle. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(1): 110142-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110142

Lao-Bang Wang ,  Yaoyao Peng ,  Yu Fang ,  Jian-Ping Lang . Molecular tailoring strategies for the controlled assembly of high-nuclearity sulfide-bridged metal clusters. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2026, 45(1): 100768-100768. doi: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2025.100768

Yi Chen , Hua-Pan Wu , Zheng-Wei Guo , Xin-Xiong Li , Ping-Wei Cai , Shou-Tian Zheng . Construction of a diverting polyoxotungstate based on 3d-5p heterometallic cluster for high-performance single-crystal proton conduction. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(11): 110552-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110552

Jinyan Zhang , Fen Liu , Qian Jin , Xueyi Li , Qiong Zhan , Mu Chen , Sisi Wang , Zhenlong Wu , Wencai Ye , Lei Wang . Discovery of unusual phloroglucinol–triterpenoid adducts from Leptospermum scoparium and Xanthostemon chrysanthus by building blocks-based molecular networking. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2024, 35(6): 108881-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108881

Hanghang Zhao , Wenbo Qi , Xin Tan , Xing Xu , Fengmin Song , Xianzhao Shao . Metal single-atom catalysts derived from silicon-based materials for advanced oxidation applications. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(6): 110898-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2025.110898

Xianghe Kong , Xiaoli Liao , Zhenkun Huang , Lei Mei , Hongqing Wang , Kongqiu Hu , Weiqun Shi . Designed assembly of heterometallic cluster organic frameworks based on Th₆ cluster. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2024, 35(11): 109642-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.109642

Zhenyang Lin . A classification scheme for inorganic cluster compounds based on their electronic structures and bonding characteristics. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2024, 43(5): 100254-100254. doi: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100254

Jun Li , Shi-Hu Du , Yao Zhang , Jia Liu , Jing Chen , Shi-Bo Cheng . Shell-independent superhalogen formation in aluminum-based clusters via boron Lewis acid ligands functionalization. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2026, 37(1): 111177-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2025.111177

Yuxin Wang , Zhengxuan Song , Yutao Liu , Yang Chen , Jinping Li , Libo Li , Jia Yao . Methyl functionalization of trimesic acid in copper-based metal-organic framework for ammonia colorimetric sensing at high relative humidity. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2024, 35(6): 108779-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108779

Zhilin Meng ,  Haiying Lu ,  Weijie Li . A low-temperature strategy enables atomic-level control in noble metal-based high-entropy catalysts. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2026, 45(3): 100800-100800. doi: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2025.100800

Zi-Jian Zhou ,  Xin-Ping Wu . Level-shifted embedded cluster method may offer a viable alternative for the simulation of metal oxides. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2025, 44(5): 100471-100471. doi: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100471

Li Lin , Song-Lin Tian , Zhen-Yu Hu , Yu Zhang , Li-Min Chang , Jia-Jun Wang , Wan-Qiang Liu , Qing-Shuang Wang , Fang Wang . Molecular crowding electrolytes for stabilizing Zn metal anode in rechargeable aqueous batteries. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2024, 35(7): 109802-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.109802

Li-Ying Wang , Jun-Jie Yu , Shuai Wang , Yang Liu , Ke-Xian Song , Ji-Pan Yu , Li-Yong Yuan , Zhi-Rong Liu , Wei-Qun Shi . Pyridine-based ionic sp² carbon-conjugated covalent organic frameworks for selective extraction of Pu(Ⅳ) from high-level liquid waste. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(8): 110706-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110706

Zhihan Chang , Yuchen Zhang , Yuan Tian , Xiuli Wang . Achieving high-proportioned 1T-MoS₂ within heterostructures derived from polymolybdate-based complex for boosting electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(8): 110197-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110197

Li-Min Cui , Wei-Hui Fang , Jian Zhang . Polyoxometalates containing aluminum atoms. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(10): 110386-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110386