Australian Journal of Chemistry

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Zhong et al. developed gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using self-assembled peptide hydrogels, providing insights into peptide structure regulation to develop new treatments for Alzheimer’s and other amyloid-related diseases. #AusJChem @CSIRO publish.csiro.au/CH/CH24086

The @AustJChem Social Media Editor @CheMasnun was honoured to be a panellist at the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast 2025 (QLD branch), engaging in discussions on advancing equity and diversity in the chemical sciences.

#AusJChem speaker winner @_lisahua1 at #IC24 from @UNSWScience "I research metal-organic frameworks as remediation materials to remove and lower detection limits of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water, ensuring we can monitor these emerging contaminants."

This study by Naidong Zhang and coworkers reports the eco-friendly synthesis of the water purifying agent, Na2FeO3. This was achieved by utilising sodium hypochlorite as the medium through a concentration method under depressurisation. #AusJChem Details: doi.org/10.1071/CH24156

Santos et al. investigate clomiphene inclusion in β-cyclodextrin using computational methods, aiming to enhance water solubility for improved drug formulation & delivery! #AusJChem @CSIRO @UFJF_ Detail- publish.csiro.au/CH/CH24150

🧪We're happy to announce a new Special Collection is Open for Submissions. "Tire Road Wear Particles - Chemistry and Impacts" Guest Editors: Ass. Prof. Barabara Beckingham and Dr. Cassandra Rauert. See the link below for the full Call for Papers. publish.csiro.au/en/content/Cal…

#AusJChem speaker winner @katelflint at #IC24 from @UniofAdelaide “I have been investigating the factors controlling the formation of hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks with proteins, to better understand the types of interactions that govern crystallisation.”

Looking at a seminal paper by Siebrand on radiationless transitions and 6/15 references are to @AusJChem doi.org/10.1063/1.1840… #ozchem

#AusJChem speaker winner @Konstantin6_022 at #IC24 from @UniofAdelaide “I study how molecules form structures like molecular LEGO using simulations, focusing on MOFs. They change forms with gases & temperature, revealing insights labs can’t easily see.” doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01…

#AusJChem speaker winner Lee Cameron at #IC24 from @CurtinUni “I synthesise and crystallise photoluminescent iridium-lanthanide complexes to study the mechanisms that enable their luminescent properties.”

🌊🦈 New paper reveals alarming levels of mercury (Hg) in top predators, sharks and ray, from the north-eastern coast of Brazil. Higher Hg concentrations were found in muscle tissues, and ~76% of the studied taxa exceeded local consumption safety limits.

Hot off the press! Sun et al. reveal the hydrogen evolution mechanism of FeFe bio-inspired catalysts, Paving the way for designing next-gen efficient catalysts! #AusJChem #openaccess @Swinburne Details-publish.csiro.au/CH/CH24137

A series of Zn complexes with 2,7-bis(2-pyridyl)-1,8-naphthyridine synthesised and characterised by Colebatch et al. using X-ray diffraction and NMR spectroscopy, with their potential applications in catalysis.#AusJChem @AnnieColebatch @ANUChemistry publish.csiro.au/ch/CH21129

This Highlight article by Lawrie et al. explores Prof Yates's transformative impact on Australian chemistry education, highlighting his contributions and innovative assessment approaches to inspire future educators. #AusJChem @UQ_SCMB @ReynePullen @glawrie publish.csiro.au/CH/CH23146

Congratulations to Georgilett Perez-Bedwell (MSc at @ColetteBoskovic Group), who won the @AusJChem Prize for Best Oral Presentation at last week’s @RACInational Victorian Inorganic Chemistry Postgraduate Symposium. Georgie’s talk was “Redox Activity in Cerium(III/IV) Complexes”

Journal Manager @PattedPlants has been at #IC24 this week, chatting to delegates about @AusJChem, as well as catching up with Editor-in-Chief @gakoutsantonis & Social Media Ed @CheMasnun. Be sure to drop by our stand tomorrow for a chat! #Inorganic24 #AusJChem @RACI_Inorganic

@RACI_Inorganic IC'24 is now underway at @westernsydneyu! Visit the #AusJChem Display Table to explore publishing opportunities for your research and gain valuable insights into advancing your academic contributions. @CSIROPublishing

This review by Xuefei Bao and coworkers summarises the applications of hydroxamic acids in medicinal chemistry, mineral flotation, metal–organic frameworks, remediation of metal contamination and more, and introduces related synthesis strategies. #AusJChem doi.org/10.1071/CH24116

The Primer Review by Koutsantonis et al. discusses organic photochromic compounds and their exciting applications, highlighting their potential to drive future emerging technologies. #AusJChem #openaccess @gakoutsantonis @SMS_UWA Details: publish.csiro.au/CH/CH23115