RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 21hLars Borchardt and team at Ruhr University Bochum present an empirical assessment of energy consumption and chemical productivity across diverse mechanochemical platforms. Read their findings for free in their latest RSC Mechanochemistry publication: pubs.rsc.org/mr/article/d... 001
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 29/09/2026Discover a greener and more sustainable synthesis for 2D Mixed-Halide Lead Perovskites in this work by Pin Lyu, Xiaotong Li and colleagues. Read their study for free: pubs.rsc.org/mr/article/d... 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 28/09/2026Seong Kim, Gina Noh and colleagues study the mechanochemical activation of amorphous carbon in air and the spectroscopic characterization of defect evolution and functionalization. Discover their findings in their RSC Mechanochemistry paper, available to read for free: pubs.rsc.org/mr/article/d...pubs.rsc.org 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 21/09/2026RSC Mechanochemistry and Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org are delighted to be sponsoring: Mechanics of Bond Breaking 2027: from Single Molecules to Polymer Networks 🗓️ 15-17th March 2027 🌍️ Brussels, Belgium Registration is now open! 👇️ buff.ly/BHNypdX 000
Reposted by RSC MechanochemistryMcGill Science @mcgillscience.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Professor Tomislav Friščić will return to the Department of Chemistry in mid-2027 as one of McGill University’s six inaugural Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada. Read the full story ➡️ mcgill.ca/x/5LR 064
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 27/08/2026In this recent article, Pankow and team show how β-Citronellol enables mechanochemical Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions in moderate to excellent yields under ambient conditions 👇 🔗 Read it for free here: doi.org/10.1039/d6mr... 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 11/08/2026Mechanical grinding induces colour and luminescence shifts in Cu(I) halide coordination polymers containing Cu₂I₂ and Cu₂Br₂ rhomboidal clusters, while a related polymer with a rigid (CuI)ₙ cluster remains non-mechanochromic. 🔍Read the full article for free: pubs.rsc.org/mr/article/2... 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 05/08/2026RSC Mechanochemistry and CrysEngComm announce this open call for papers for a special collection to honour Professor Robert Schurko. blogs.rsc.org/mr/2026/07/3... A collection to highlight all the exceptional work inspired by Professor Schurko's lasting impact as a scientist, mentor, and leader. 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 29/07/2026In their latest RSC Mechanochemistry publication, Dzmitry Kananovich, Riina Aav and team demonstrate how brief ball milling initiates carbodiimide-mediated amide coupling. The reaction continues unaided, suggesting why mechanical energy input is needed. Read more: pubs.rsc.org/mr/article/d... 000
Reposted by RSC MechanochemistrySCHEMA Hub @schemahub.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Are you a grad student or early-career scientist? Abstract submissions are open for our autumn conference poster session at @ox.ac.uk. Prizes sponsored by @rscsustainability.rsc.org, @greenchemistry.rsc.org, @rscmechanochem.rsc.org. 📅⏰ Friday, 28 August 2026 Register: forms.office.com/e/NtvY7u5Rm1 032
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 23/07/2026We are thrilled to announce a Festschrift for Professor Frédéric Lamaty in honour of his 60th Birthday! This issue highlights advances at the interface of mechanochemistry, green chemistry and catalysis, reflecting the impact of Frédéric’s career. Read the collection: blogs.rsc.org/mr/2026/07/2... 010
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 16/07/2026Just Bead It! 💥 Discover the rapid optimization and scale-up of a one-pot Wittig olefination–Diels-Alder reaction sequence using an agitator bead mill, where the Faculty of Technical Chemistry, TU Wien @chemistry-tuw.bsky.social, joined forces with the WAB-GROUP... 110
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 13/07/2026Have you checked out the RSC Mechanochemistry Students’ Choice collection yet? 🎓✨ Read the Students’ Choice posts on the RSC Mechanochemistry blog: blogs.rsc.org/mr/ Discover the RSC Mechanochemistry research that inspired the discussion: pubs.rsc.org/mr/collectio... 100
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 08/07/2026The time has come where we celebrate our RSC Mechanochemistry outstanding reviewers of 2025. In this Editorial we show our appreciation to all our superb reviewers for their support in 2025. Read below to find out who were named Outstanding Reviewers. pubs.rsc.org/mr/article/3... 010
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 08/07/2026RSC Mechanochemistry issue 4 has been published! Read for free from the latest issue here: pubs.rsc.org/mr/issue 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 04/07/2026Congratulations to the Fluorine Circularity team, led by Professor Tetsuo Shibata, who received the Organic Chemistry Horizon Prize for pioneering mechanochemical and room-temp strategies to defluorinate and upcycle fluoropolymers + PFAS into valuable fluorochemicals www.rsc.org/standards-an... 020
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 30/06/2026Check out this review on mechanochemical synthesis of enzyme-embedded porous organic frameworks! Zhi-Wei Li, Guosheng Chen and colleagues present useful mechanochemical methods that facilitate access to multifunctional biocomposites. Read it for free here: doi.org/10.1039/D4MR...doi.orgAccess to enzyme@porous organic framework biocomposites based on mechanochemical synthesisEnzymes serve as highly efficient and selective biological catalysts, essential across diverse fields such as industry, medicine, and biotechnology, and are vital to green chemistry due to their effic... 110
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 23/06/2026Want to know more about sonochemical reaction dynamics? Madeleine Bussemaker and team explore the effect of acoustic and external factors on sonoluminescence, sonochemiluminescence and dosimetry in this recent article 👇 doi.org/10.1039/D5MR...doi.orgCorrelation of sonochemical activities measured via dosimetry and an area-selective analysis of sono(chemi)luminescenceUltrasonic industrial applications require theoretical support and practical guidance from a comprehensive understanding of sonochemical reaction dynamics. The influence of acoustic factors (frequency... 011
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 22/06/2026From solids to ionic liquids — read about the scalable mechanochemical synthesis of ionic liquids for electrochemical applications in this recent article by de Oliveira, Torresi and team 👇 doi.org/10.1039/D6MR...doi.orgSolid-to-liquid mechanochemistry: multiscale synthesis of electrochemically relevant ionic liquidsIonic liquids (ILs) offer unique properties for electrochemical applications, but their synthesis typically requires large volumes of solvents and costly reagents, limiting scalability and sustainabil... 021
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 18/06/2026RSC Mechanochemistry has reached an important milestone – its first Journal Impact Factor of 3.3. The work we publish advances the impact of mechanochemistry from fundamental to applied innovations. Discover our range of metrics, which will continue to be updated ➡ www.rsc.org/publishing/j... 010
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 15/06/2026An efficient route to ethylenes💡 Using ball‑milling conditions, this study delivers a scalable McMurry reaction with up to 97% yield and strong functional group tolerance. Explore the research: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...pubs.rsc.orgMechanochemical McMurry reactionIn this study, a mechanochemical adaptation of the McMurry coupling reaction was developed to synthesize ethylenes using Zn/TiCl4/Et3N as reagents. Leveraging solvent-free ball-milling conditions, the... 010
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 10/06/2026Catch up on this trending article by Guido Kickelbick 'Mechanochemical activation and sodium intercalation in the NaTi2(PO4)3 NASICON structure'. #Chemsky Read it for free here: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...pubs.rsc.orgMechanochemical activation and sodium intercalation in the NaTi2(PO4)3 NASICON structureNaTi2(PO4)3, a NASICON-type sodium titanium phosphate (NTP), is a promising candidate for sodium-ion energy storage due to its robust structural and electrochemical properties. This study explores the... 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 10/06/2026Check out this trending review article 'Reassessing mechanochemical processes in polyatomic systems for smart fabrication of nanocomposites' by RSC Mechanochemistry Advisory board member Adam Michalchuk . Catch up on this paper for free here: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a... 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 08/06/2026Learn more about the exciting world of mechanochemistry from leaders in the field. This editorial collection illuminates all corners of mechanochemistry, bringing to you, current and ground breaking research in this ever developing field. pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/... 020
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 28/05/2026Check out this recent article by Hedong Zhang and coworkers to discover how diamond-like carbon surfaces affect the mechanochemical degradation of PFPE lubricants in heat-assisted magnetic recording 💎 Read for free here: doi.org/10.1039/D5MR...doi.orgReaxFF molecular dynamics study of mechanochemical degradation of PFPE lubricants on DLC in heat-assisted magnetic recordingUnderstanding the degradation mechanisms of perfluoropolyether (PFPE) lubricants is critical for the reliability of Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) systems. In this study, we conducted ReaxFF ... 010
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 27/05/2026Check out the mechanochemical synthesis of calcium-based heavy Grignard reagents for the arylation of gem-difluorostyrenes in this recent article from RSC Mechanochemistry Editorial Board member Hajime Ito, Koji Kubota and team 👇 @hajito1.bsky.social Read for free here: doi.org/10.1039/D4MR...doi.orgDirect arylation of gem-difluorostyrenes using in situ mechanochemically generated calcium-based heavy Grignard reagentsIn this study, we disclosed that calcium-based heavy Grignard reagents, prepared in situ through a mechanochemical method, reacted with gem-difluorostyrenes in the absence of transition-metal catalyst... 010
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 15/05/2026Discover mechanocatalysis in a ball mill in this article by RSC Mechanochemistry Editorial Board member Lars Borchardt, Johanna Templ and team! This article presents a new approach to Mizoroki–Heck coupling of aryl iodides with olefins, catalysed by palladium milling balls 👇 doi.org/10.1039/D5MR...doi.orgThermally accelerated Heck reaction under direct mechanocatalysis using palladium milling ballsWe present a direct mechanocatalytic approach for the Mizoroki–Heck coupling of aryl iodides with olefins using palladium milling balls as catalyst under elevated temperatures in a ball milling reacto... 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 15/05/2026A nanoparticle conjugation strategy to enhance piezoelectric property and mechanochemical reaction performance of protein-based materials is discussed in the final contribution to the Students’ Choice collection 🧑🎓💥 Find out more in the blog post: blogs.rsc.org/mr/2026/05/1...blogs.rsc.orgStudents’ Choice: Ultrasound-based mechanochemical generation of reactive oxygen species from nanoparticle-conjugated amyloid fibrils – RSC Mechanochemistry Blog 100
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 14/05/2026This homogeneous, non-pyrophoric powder of Na/NaCl was prepared by ball-milling and used as a reductant in the mechanochemical synthesis of a magnesium(I) dimer! Check out the article by @kylegpearce.bsky.social and coworkers here 👉 doi.org/10.1039/D5MR...doi.orgMechanochemically micronised Na/NaCl; a superfine reductantA free-flowing, homogeneous and non-pyrophoric powder of Na/NaCl is prepared via planetary ball-milling. The mechanochemically micronised Na/NaCl serves as a highly activated source of sodium and was ... 021
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 13/05/2026Find out about the challenges of understanding kinetics of mechanochemical reactions in this article from RSC Mechanochemistry Editorial Board member Hajime Ito and team. This work develops a scaling theory to understand the effect of mechanical stress on ball milling👇 doi.org/10.1039/D4MR...doi.orgScaling theory for the kinetics of mechanochemical reactions with convective flowDeep understanding of reaction kinetics in mechanochemical conditions is crucial to further advance this field of solid-state chemistry. However, a formidable challenge owing to the complexity of thes... 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 13/05/2026RSC Mechanochemistry issue 3 has been published! Read for free from the latest issue here: pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/... 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 11/05/2026Check out the latest article by Dowdell and co-workers! Mechanochemical HCl salification enables rapid access to novel solid forms using stoichiometric acid, with 35/37Cl solid-state NMR probing chloride environments. Read the research for free here:buff.lySynthesis of organic HCl salts via mechanochemical salification and their characterization with 35/37Cl solid-state NMR spectroscopyHydrochloride (HCl) salts are among the most common solid forms of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) because of their favorable physicochemical properties, including enhanced solubility and… 011
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 30/04/2026🚨 Photoluminescent silicon quantum dots are discussed in the latest contribution to the Students’ Choice series! 🚨 Read the blog post from Laura Calderone, Luca Viaggi and Lucia Tornincasa: blogs.rsc.org/mr/2026/04/3...blogs.rsc.orgStudents’ Choice: Photoluminescence evolution of functional silicon quantum dots assembled via a mechanochemical process – RSC Mechanochemistry Blog 100
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 29/04/2026Read the work by Franziska Habermann and co‑workers on how LiCl and NaCl influence the thermal dehydrogenation behaviour of Ca(AlH₄)₂. 🌡️ pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...pubs.rsc.orgThermodynamic and kinetic study of the effect of LiCl and NaCl on the thermal dehydrogenation of Ca(AlH4)2The presented work sets out to investigate the dehydrogenation behaviour of Ca(AlH4)2 + 2MCl (M = Li, Na) mixtures. In contrast to the by-product NaCl, which does not affect the decomposition of Ca(Al... 010
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 27/04/2026Jan-Hendrik Schöbel and colleagues at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung recently published in RSC Mechanochemistry, showing that drum‑mill mechanochemistry can enable scalable, solvent‑lean pharmaceutical co‑crystal synthesis. Read it for free, here: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...pubs.rsc.orgMechanochemical kilogram-scale synthesis of rac -ibuprofen:nicotinamide co-crystals using a drum mill - RSC Mechanochemistry (RSC Publishing) DOI:10.1039/D4MR00096J 010
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 24/04/2026Discover this work on the amorphous-to-crystalline transformation of covalent organic frameworks using mechanochemistry by Xinle Li and coworkers! Access for free here: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...pubs.rsc.orgAmorphous-to-crystalline transformation: a mechanochemical pathway to imine-linked covalent organic frameworksAmorphous-to-crystalline transformation is of profound importance in the crystallization of covalent organic frameworks (COFs), yet its potential through solid-state mechanochemistry remains largely u... 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 23/04/2026Check out this article from RSC Mechanochemistry Advisory Board member @fredlamaty.bsky.social and team. This work explores the formation of amide bonds using mechanochemistry and how to optimise the reaction using different optimisation techniques. Read it for free here: doi.org/10.1039/D5MR...pubs.rsc.orgSmart mechanochemistry: optimizing amino acid acylation with one factor at a time, design of experiments and machine learning methodsThe formation of amide bonds is of major interest in organic chemistry. Several methodologies have emerged in mechanochemistry to promote this reaction by using coupling agents. Herein, the acylation ... 021
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 17/04/2026Did you know that preparing aspirin using mechanochemistry can improve its bioavailability? Nadeesh Adassooriya and colleagues explore this in their recently published RSC Mechanochemistry paper. Read it for free: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...pubs.rsc.orgMechanochemical synthesis of aspirin nanocrystals for pharmaceutical applicationsAspirin's oral bioavailability is about 50%, but this can be significantly improved through nanocrystal formulation and polymorphic transformation. However, achieving homogeneous nanocrystals with opt... 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 15/04/2026A sustainable and potentially scalable alternative to the energy-intensive Acheson process is discussed in the RSC Mechanochemistry Students’ Choice collection 🧑🎓 Read the latest blog post by Elia Zoffoli, Martina Casalini, Cristina Bagnacavalli and Gian Maria Selleri👇 blogs.rsc.org/mr/2026/04/1...blogs.rsc.orgStudents’ Choice: Solvent-free mechanochemical conversion of CO2 into mesoporous SiC – RSC Mechanochemistry Blog 100
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 02/04/2026🎓 Read the latest Students’ Choice blog post 🎓 Thomas Jia Hao Hu, Jacopo Suozzi, Marta Innocenzi and Giacomo Marchignoni discuss a solvent-free mechanochemical strategy for performing a Sonogashira cross-coupling. Find out more in their blog post: blogs.rsc.org/mr/2026/04/0...blogs.rsc.orgStudents’ Choice: Catalyst evolution and reusability in the direct mechanocatalytic Sonogashira reaction – RSC Mechanochemistry Blog 100
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 31/03/2026Check out this free RSC webinar on ‘Applications of Mechanochemistry’ 👇 Wednesday 8th April 2026 - 4pm BST / 11am EDT 🗓️ Register here: rsc.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 30/03/2026Have you considered the importance of milling ball trajectories? RSC Mechanochemistry Editorial Board member, Lars Borchardt, and team establish that the trajectory of the milling ball is a critical parameter in mechanochemical reactivity. Read their study for free: doi.org/10.1039/D5MR...doi.orgMotion matters: the role of milling ball trajectories in mechanochemical reactionsMechanochemistry has become a powerful and sustainable approach in synthetic chemistry, yet the fundamental principles governing energy transfer during milling remain poorly understood. In particular,... 010
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 25/03/2026We are excited to announce that Dr Ina Vollmer, Utrecht University, Netherlands, has joined the RSC Mechanochemistry Advisory Board! Read more about it in our blog post: blogs.rsc.org/mr/2026/03/2... 000
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 20/03/2026The RSC Mechanochemistry Students’ Choice collection continues! Luca Ragno, Wael M. Ragheb, Jawad Sattar and Alfusainey Jallow discuss a mechanochemical approach to prepare graphite oxide–lanthanide nanocomposites. Find out more in their blog post: blogs.rsc.org/mr/2026/03/2...blogs.rsc.orgStudents’ Choice: Green mechanochemical fabrication of graphite-lanthanide oxide nanocomposites – RSC Mechanochemistry Blog 100
Reposted by RSC MechanochemistryRoyal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 12/03/2026Announcing the RSC Applied symposium: Interfaces & polymers for a sustainable future! Join us to explore application‑focused materials research aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, featuring advances in materials interfaces & polymers ➡️ rsc.li/appliedsymposium2026 #ChemSky 089
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 05/03/2026Kicking off the RSC Mechanochemistry Students’ Choice series, Eya Arfaoui, Mary Goffe and Chiara Pasolini discuss mechanochemical synthesis of MOFs, water pollution issues and why they find mechanochemistry so fascinating 🧑🎓 🎉 Find out more in their blog post: blogs.rsc.org/mr/2026/03/0...blogs.rsc.orgStudents’ Choice: Fluorination of mechanochemically synthesized MOFs for PFAS adsorption – RSC Mechanochemistry Blog 100
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 17/02/2026Introducing the RSC Mechanochemistry Students’ Choice collection 🎓✨ Lucia Maini and mechanochemistry students (University of Bologna) will discuss their favourite articles from RSC Mechanochemistry in a series of blog posts. Read Lucia’s introduction to the collection: blogs.rsc.org/mr/2026/02/1... 111
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 11/02/2026You can still submit your manuscript to RSC Mechanochemistry's themed collection for @incomeofficial.bsky.social. We would love to see the exciting #mechanochemistry research that you presented at this meeting. Ready to submit? Submit your manuscript here: buff.ly/Axm8L6U 000
Reposted by RSC MechanochemistryRoyal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 22/01/2026Join our @errantscience.com #RSCPoster live webinar & pick up some tips for designing your poster. 🎨 The webinar is sponsored by the School of Chemistry& Chemical Engineering @unisouthampton.bsky.social 👉 Tune in on the day via the RSC LinkedIn (rsc.li/49HZJL7) page to take part! #ChemSky 0136
RSC Mechanochemistry @rscmechanochem.rsc.org · 30/01/2026Discover the relationships between milling input energy and chemical reactivity for mechanochemical activation of clays. You can read the RSC Mechanochemistry study by Alastair Marsh, Xinyuan Ke and co-workers for free:buff.lyRelationships between milling input energy and chemical reactivity for mechanochemical activation of claysMechano-chemical activation is of rapidly growing interest for producing cementitious constituents from clays. The chemical reactivity of clay minerals is enhanced during intensive grinding, due to mechano-chemical... 000