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Innovative Materials
New Polymeric Materials Based on Element-Blocks
Yoshiki Chujo* and Kazuo TanakaBull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2015, 88, 633-643
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20150081 Accounts Element-block Polymers; Carborane; POSS
Y. Chujo
Ca2FeMnO6: A Layered Double Perovskite with Unusual High-Valence Fe4+ in a Layered Arrangement
Yoshiteru Hosaka, Noriya Ichikawa,Takashi Saito, Mitsutaka Haruta, Koji Kimoto, Hiroki Kurata, and Yuichi Shimakawa*Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2015, 88, 657-661
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20140404
Y. Hosaka
Selected Paper High-valence Fe4+; Layered Double Perovskite
Enhanced Fluorescence of Loosely Packed Dye Aggregates
Naoya Ryu* and Hiroshi HachisakoChem. Lett. 2015, 44, 211-213
doi:10.1246/cl.140962
N. Ryu
Wavelength / nm
Flu
ores
cenc
e In
tens
ity (
arb
unit)
800700600500400
Molecularly dispersed state
Loosely packed,nearly monomeric state
Tightly packed H-aggregationN
N
Br–
R
Editor's Choice Hemicyanine Dye; Loosely Packed Aggregates
Multifunctional Material: Bistable Metal–Cyanide Polymer of Rubidium Manganese Hexacyanoferrate
Hiroko Tokoro* and Shin-ichi OhkoshiBull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2015, 88, 227-239
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20140264
T/K
M/O
e cm
3 m
ol–1
Award Accounts Rb–Mn Hexacyanoferrate; Multifunctional Material
H. Tokoro
Tellurophenes and Their Emergence as Building Blocks for Polymeric and Light-emitting Materials
Eric RivardChem. Lett. 2015, 44, 730–736
doi:10.1246/cl.150119 Highlight Review Tellurophenes; Light-emitting Materials
E. Rivard
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Simultaneous Enhancement of Cs-Adsorption and Magnetic Properties of Prussian Blue by Thermal Partial Oxidation
Akira Takahashi, Hisashi Tanaka,Nobutsugu Minami, Masato Kurihara, and Tohru Kawamoto*Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2015, 88, 69-73
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20140229
A. Takahashi
(NH4)Fe[Fe(CN)6]
Fe[Fe(CN)6]1-y: Enhanced Cs adsorption
Fe3O4: Enhanced magnetization
Nanocomposite
heating
Selected Paper Prussian Blue; Cs-adsorption and Magnetization
Kinetic Analysis of Inactivation and Enzyme Reaction of Oxygen-Tolerant [NiFe]-Hydrogenase at Direct Electron-Transfer Bioanode
Keisei So, Yuki Kitazumi, Osamu Shirai, Kouhei Kurita, Hirofumi Nishihara,Yoshiki Higuchi, and Kenji Kano*Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2014, 87, 1177-1185
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20140223
K. Kano
BCSJ Award Article H2–O2 Biofuel Cell; Bioelectrocatalysis
Strong Amphiphobic Porous Films with Oily-self-cleaning Property beyond Nature
Jiawen Zeng, Ben Wang, Yabin Zhang,Huan Zhu, and Zhiguang Guo*Chem. Lett. 2014, 43, 1566-1568
doi:10.1246/cl.140600
Z. Guo
Editor's Choice Superamphiphobic Surface; Oily-self-cleaning Property
1D Self-assembly of Terthiophene (3T)–Naphthalenediimide (NDI) Dyad
Se Hye Kim and Jon R. Parquette*Chem. Lett. 2014, 43, 1634-1636
doi:10.1246/cl.140586
J. R. Parquette
Editor's Choice 1D Nanofibers; Self-supporting Organogel
A Superhydrophobic Copper Mesh with Microrod Structure for Oil–Water Separation Inspired from Ramee Leaf
Huan Zhu and Zhiguang Guo*Chem. Lett. 2014, 43, 1645-1647
doi:10.1246/cl.140648
Z. Guo
Editor's Choice Oil–Water Separation; Superhydrophobic Copper Mesh
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Bent π-Conjugated System Composed of Two Dibenzocyclooctatetraene Units: Multifunctional Properties of Dynamic Molecular Tweezers in Solution and the Solid State
Tomohiko Nishiuchi and Masahiko Iyoda*Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2014, 87, 960-973
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20140135
M. Iyoda
Selected Paper Molecular Tweezers; Aggregation-induced Emission
Cosolvent-Free Sol–Gel Synthesis and Optical Characterization of Silica Glasses Containing LaF3 and (La,Er)F3 Nanocrystals
Kotomi Suzuki, Koichi Kajihara,* andKiyoshi KanamuraBull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2014, 87, 765-772
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20140088
K. Kajihara
BCSJ Award Article Transparent Silica Glasses; LaF3 Nanocrystals
Photofunctional Lanthanoid Complexes, Coordination Polymers, and Nanocrystals for Future Photonic Applications
Yasuchika HasegawaBull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2014, 87, 1029-1057
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20140155
Y. Hasegawa
O, S, Se
Eu(II)
PO CO
O CC
CF3
H
CF3
3
Ln(III)
PO
X
X
Award Accounts Lanthanoid Photochemistry; Magnetic and Magneto-optic Properties
Z. Guo
Photochemistry of Nanocage Ca12Al14–xSixO32Cl2+x (x = 0.0 and 3.4) Crystals
Satoru Matsuishi,* Hiroki Muramatsu, and Hideo HosonoChem. Lett. 2014, 43, 1371-1373
doi:10.1246/cl.140423
S. Matsuishi
Editor's Choice Nanocage Crystals; Photoinduced Coloration
Micromechanics of Lotus Fibers
Yabin Zhang and Zhiguang Guo*Chem. Lett. 2014, 43, 1137-1139
doi:10.1246/cl.140345 Editor's Choice Lotus Fibers; Micromechanics
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Design of Amphiphilic Zwitterions Forming Liquid-Crystalline Phases and Effects of Lithium Salt Addition on Their Phase Behavior
Takuro Matsumoto, Takahiro Ichikawa,Junji Sakuda, Takashi Kato, andHiroyuki Ohno*Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2014, 87, 792-796
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20140049
H. Ohno
Selected Paper Amphiphilic Zwitterions; Ionic Liquid
Robust Superhydrophobic Zinc Oxide Film
Yan Xin and Zhiguang Guo*Chem. Lett. 2014, 43, 305-306
doi:10.1246/cl.130968
Z. Guo
Editor's Choice Superhydrophobic Surface; ZnO Film
Layer-by-layer Nanoarchitectonics: Invention, Innovation, and Evolution
Katsuhiko Ariga,* Yusuke Yamauchi,* Gaulthier Rydzek, Qingmin Ji,Yusuke Yonamine, Kevin C.-W. Wu, andJonathan P. HillChem. Lett. 2014, 43, 36-68
doi:10.1246/cl.130987 Highlight Review Nanoarchitectonics; Layer-by-layer Assembly
K. Ariga
Thermodynamics of a Liquid-like Spin State in Molecule-based Magnets with Geometric Frustrations
Yasuhiro Nakazawa* and Satoshi YamashitaChem. Lett. 2013, 42, 1446-1454
doi:10.1246/cl.130656
0
50
100
150
200
250
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
CpT
-1/ m
JK-2
mol
-1
T 2 / K2
h9:EtMe3Sb[Pd(dmit)2]2
d9:EtMe3Sb[Pd(dmit)2]2(0 T)
d9:EtMe3Sb[Pd(dmit)2]2(1 T)
d9:EtMe3Sb[Pd(dmit)2]2(2 T)
Highlight Review Molecule-based Magnets; Mott Insulator
Y. Nakazawa
Exploration of Electronic Functionalities in Metal Oxides by Combinatorial Lattice Engineering
Masashi KawasakiBull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2013, 86, 1341-1358
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20130236
M. Kawasaki
Award Accounts Combinatorial Lattice Engineering; Metal Oxide Semiconductors
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Cesium Ion Decontamination by Layered Perovskite HCa2Nb3O10·1.5H2O
Ramesh Chitrakar, Yoji Makita, andAkinari Sonoda*Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2013, 86, 1419-1425
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20130201
R. Chitrakar0
20
40
60
80
100
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Volume to mass ratio / dm3 g−1
Cs+
deco
ntam
inat
ion
/ %
Selected Paper Cs Ion Decontamination; Layered Perovskite Material
Cosensitization of Ruthenium–Polypyridyl Dyes with Organic Dyes in Dye-sensitized Solar Cells
Youhei Numata, Shufang Zhang,Xudong Yang, and Liyuan Han*Chem. Lett. 2013, 42, 1328-1335
doi:10.1246/cl.130701 Highlight Review Dye-sensitized Solar Cells; Cosensitization
L. Han
Chemicals-Inspired Biomaterials: Developing Biomaterials Inspired by Material Science Based on POSS
Kazuo Tanaka* and Yoshiki ChujoBull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2013, 86, 1231-1239
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20130182
K. Tanaka
Award Accounts POSS-core Dendrimer; Chemicals-inspired Biomaterials
Dendritic Light-harvesting Antennas with Excitation Energy Gradients
Masatoshi Kozaki,* Shuichi Suzuki, andKeiji OkadaChem. Lett. 2013, 42, 1112-1118
doi:10.1246/cl.130654 Highlight Review Dendritic Light-harvesting Antennas; Antenna Chromophores
M. Kozaki
Hydride Reductions of Transition Metal Oxides
Takafumi Yamamoto and Hiroshi Kageyama*Chem. Lett. 2013, 42, 946-953
doi:10.1246/cl.130581 Highlight Review Oxyhydrides; Topochemical Reduction
H. Kageyama
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Universality of Molten State of Alkyl Chain in Liquid-Crystalline Mesophases: Smectic E Phase of 6-Alkyl-2-phenylazulene
Takuya Adachi, Hideki Saitoh,Yasuhisa Yamamura, Mafumi Hishida,Mao Ueda, Shunji Ito, and Kazuya Saito*Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2013, 86, 1022-1027
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20130122
K. Saito
BCSJ Award Article Liquid-crystalline Mesophases; Molten State
Efficient Production of Block-copolymer-coated Ceramic Nanoparticles by Sequential Reversible Addition–Fragmentation Chain-transfer Polymerizations with Particles (SqRAFTwP)
Toshihiko AritaChem. Lett. 2013, 42, 801-803
doi:10.1246/cl.130272
T. Arita
Editor's Choice Ceramic Nanoparticles; Polymer-coated Nanoparticles
Hard Magnetic Ferrite: ε-Fe2O3
Shin-ichi Ohkoshi* and Hiroko Tokoro*Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2013, 86, 897-907
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20130120
S. Ohkoshi
Fe
O
ε-Fe2O3 Hard magnet
-10
0
10M
/em
u g−
1
-50000 0 50000Hex /Oe
20 kOe
Accounts Hard Magnetic Ferrite; ε-Fe2O3
New Layered Copper Hydroxide with S = 1/2 Two-Dimensional Triangular Lattice Magnetic Network, [Cu7(OH)12(CH3CH2-CO2)2]·(CH3CH2CO2H)2·(H2O)6
Wataru Fujita* and Koichi KikuchiBull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2013, 86, 921-926
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20130062
W. Fujita
Selected Paper Layered Copper Hydroxide; Magnetic Network
Production of Sheet-Like Hydroxyapatite Particles Using a Microreactor
Mitsuhiro Matsuzawa,* Shigenori Togashi, and Kazuhiko KandoriBull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2013, 86, 707-713
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20120357
M. Matsuzawa
Selected Paper Hydroxyapatite Particles; Microreactor Processing
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Substrate Dependence of the Proton Transport and Oriented Structure in Oligo[(1,2-propanediamine)-alt-(oxalic acid)] Thin Films
Yuki NagaoChem. Lett. 2013, 42, 468-470
doi:10.1246/cl.130019
Y. Nagao
Editor's Choice Proton Conductivity; Oligomeric Amide Thin Films
Alkylhydrazide Derivatives as New Organogelators and Their Potential Ability to Gel Electrolytes
Yutaka Ohsedo,* Misao Miyamoto,Hisayuki Watanabe, Masashi Oono, and Akihiro TanakaBull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2013, 86, 671-673
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20120352
Y. Ohsedo
Article Organogelators; Alkylhydrazide
Preconcentration of Trace Metals in Water Using a Newly Designed Thermoresponsive Chelating Polymer for the Sensitive Determination by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
Tohru Saitoh,* Akihiro Arakawa, andMasataka HiraideBull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2013, 86, 438-444
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20120284
T. Saitoh
BCSJ Award Article Thermoresponsive Chelating Polymer; Metal Ions Collection
Magnetic Semiconductor EuO, EuS, and EuSe Nanocrystals for Future Optical Devices
Yasuchika HasegawaChem. Lett. 2013, 42, 2-7
doi:10.1246/cl.2013.2 Highlight Review Magnetic Semiconductors; Eu Chalcogenide Nanocrystals
Y. Hasegawa
Reduction and Oxidation of Transition-Metal Oxide Thin Films: Solid-State Chemistry with Epitaxially Grown Thin Films
Yuichi ShimakawaBull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2013, 86, 299-311
doi:10.1246/bcsj.20120277
Y. Shimakawa
Award Accounts ABO3-type Perovskite; Transition-Metal Oxide
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Magnetoelastic Behavior of Bimodal Magnetic Hydrogels Using Nonmagnetic Particles
Suguru Ohori, Kouko Fujisawa,Mika Kawai, and Tetsu Mitsumata*Chem. Lett. 2013, 42, 50-51
doi:10.1246/cl.2013.50 Editor's Choice Bimodal Magnetic Hydrogels; Magnetoelastic Behavior
T. Mitsumata