Ðorđević Research Lab

Below are listed only the selected publications. For a more comprehensive view of published work: Google Scholar, ORCID or ResearchGate.

Highlights as group leader

Stone, A.; Fortunato, A.; Wang, X.; Saggioro, E.; Snurr, R.; Hupp, J.; Arcudi, F.; Đorđević, L.*; "Photocatalytic Semi-Hydrogenation of Acetylene to Polymer-Grade Ethylene with Molecular and Metal-Organic Framework Cobaloximes" Adv. Mater. 2025, 37 (1), 2408658. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202408658 (PDF) (preprint)

We develop a selective and efficient photocatalytic system for the semi-hydrogenation of acetylene to polymer-grade ethylene using molecular and MOF-based cobaloximes. This work advances sustainable routes for ethylene purification under mild conditions using visible light.

Barbieri, M.; Doardo, M.; Fortunati, I.; Fortunato, A.; Collini, E.; Arcudi, F.; Đorđević, L.*; "Controlled Aggregation of Pyrene-based Supramolecular Nanostructures for Light-driven Switchable H2 or H2O2 Production" Adv. Funct. Mater. 2025, accepted, 202505835. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202505835 (preprint)

We demonstrate light-driven switchable production of H₂ or H₂O₂ via controlled aggregation of pyrene-based supramolecular nanostructures. This strategy enables tunable photocatalytic reactivity through structural modulation of the nanomaterials.

Đorđević, L.; Jaynes, T. J.; Sai, H.; Barbieri, M.; Kupferberg, J.E.; Sather, N. A.; Weigand, S.; Stupp, S.I.; "Mechanical and Light Activation of Materials for Chemical Production" Adv. Mater. 2025, 37 (16), 2418137. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202418137 (PDF)

We explore materials that couple mechanical and light activation to drive chemical transformations with spatial and temporal control. This dual-mode activation enables new strategies for sustainable and programmable chemical production.

Wu, H.; Wang, Y.; Ðorđević, L.; Kundu, P., Bhunia, S.; Chen, A. X.-Y.; ... Goddard III, W. A.; Hu, W.; Stoddart, F. J.; "Dynamic supramolecular snub cubes" Nature 2025, 637, 347–353. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-08266-3 (PDF)

We report the synthesis of dynamic supramolecular snub cubes formed through precise self-assembly. These discrete polyhedral architectures exhibit adaptive behavior, opening new avenues in responsive materials design.

Yang, Y.; Nalesso, M.; Basagni, A.; Bonetto, R.; Signorini, R.; Agnoli, S.; Đorđević, L.*; Sartorel, A.*; "Photocatalytic oxidation of glycerol with red light employing quinacridone sensitized TiO2 nanoparticles" J. Mater. Chem. A 2025, Advance article. https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ta01970b

We present red-light-driven photocatalytic oxidation of glycerol using quinacridone-sensitized TiO₂ nanoparticles. This approach enables valorization of biomass-derived substrates under mild, visible-light conditions.

Cappelletti, D.; Lancia, F.; Basagni, A.; Đorđević, L.*; "ATP-regulated Formation of Transient Peptide Amphiphiles Superstructures" Small 2025, 21 (13), 2410850. https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202410850 (PDF)

We report ATP-regulated formation of transient superstructures from peptide amphiphiles, mimicking out-of-equilibrium assembly in biological systems. This work provides a route to dynamic nanomaterials with tunable lifetimes and catalytic properties.

Tacchi, E.; Rossi, G.; Natali, M.; Đorđević, L.*; Sartorel, A.; "Aqueous Photocatalytic Glycerol Oxidation to Formic Acid Coupled to H2O2 Production with an Anthraquinone Dye" Adv. Sustain. Syst. 2025, 9 (1), 2400538. https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400538 (PDF)

We report an aqueous photocatalytic system for selective glycerol oxidation to formic acid, coupled with H₂O₂ production, using an anthraquinone dye. This dual-functional process offers a sustainable route for biomass valorization and green oxidant generation.

Cappelletti, D.; Barbieri, M.; Aliprandi, A.; Maggini, M.; Đorđević, L.*; "Self-assembled π-conjugated chromophores: preparation of one- and two-dimensional nanostructures and their use in photocatalysis" Nanoscale 2024, 16, 9153-9168. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00383G (PDF)

We describe the self-assembly of π-conjugated chromophores into 1D and 2D nanostructures with defined morphology and optical properties. These architectures enable efficient photocatalysis by integrating light harvesting and charge transport functions.

Photocatalysis (selected papers)

Stone, A.; Fortunato, A.; Wang, X.; Saggioro, E.; Snurr, R.; Hupp, J.; Arcudi, F.; Đorđević, L.*; "Photocatalytic Semi-Hydrogenation of Acetylene to Polymer-Grade Ethylene with Molecular and Metal-Organic Framework Cobaloximes" Adv. Mater. 2025, 37 (1), 2408658. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202408658 (PDF) (preprint)
Barbieri, M.; Doardo, M.; Fortunati, I.; Fortunato, A.; Collini, E.; Arcudi, F.; Đorđević, L.*; "Controlled Aggregation of Pyrene-based Supramolecular Nanostructures for Light-driven Switchable H2 or H2O2 Production" Adv. Funct. Mater. 2025, accepted, 202505835. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202505835 (preprint)
Đorđević, L.; Jaynes, T. J.; Sai, H.; Barbieri, M.; Kupferberg, J.E.; Sather, N. A.; Weigand, S.; Stupp, S.I.; "Mechanical and Light Activation of Materials for Chemical Production" Adv. Mater. 2025, 37 (16), 2418137. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202418137 (PDF)
Yang, Y.; Nalesso, M.; Basagni, A.; Bonetto, R.; Signorini, R.; Agnoli, S.; Đorđević, L.*; Sartorel, A.*; "Photocatalytic oxidation of glycerol with red light employing quinacridone sensitized TiO2 nanoparticles" J. Mater. Chem. A 2025, Advance article. https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ta01970b
Tacchi, E.; Rossi, G.; Natali, M.; Đorđević, L.*; Sartorel, A.; "Aqueous Photocatalytic Glycerol Oxidation to Formic Acid Coupled to H2O2 Production with an Anthraquinone Dye" Adv. Sustain. Syst. 2025, 9 (1), 2400538. https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400538 (PDF)
Cappelletti, D.; Barbieri, M.; Aliprandi, A.; Maggini, M.; Đorđević, L.*; "Self-assembled π-conjugated chromophores: preparation of one- and two-dimensional nanostructures and their use in photocatalysis" Nanoscale 2024, 16, 9153-9168. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00383G (PDF)
Ðorđević, L.† (eq. contr.); Arcudi, F.;† Schweitzer, N.; Stupp. S.; Weiss, E.; "Selective visible-light photocatalysis of acetylene to ethylene using a cobalt molecular catalyst and water as a proton source" Nat. Chem. 2022, 14, 1007-1014. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-022-00966-5 (PDF) (preprint)
Ðorđević, L.† (eq. contr.); Dumele, O.;† Sai, H.; Cotey, T.; Sangji H. M.; Kohei, S.; Dannenhoffer, A.; Stupp, S.; "Ullazine Supramolecular Polymers for Photocatalytic Aqueous CO2 Reduction to CO and CH4" J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2022, 144 (7), 3127–3136. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.1c12155 (PDF)
Ðorđević, L.† (eq. contr.); Yang, J.;† Haochuan, M.; Young, R.; Jaynes T.; Honglian, C.; Yunyan, Q.; Kang, C.; Long, Z.; Chen, X-Y.; Yuanning, F.; Wasielewski, M.; Stupp, S.; Stoddart, F.; "A Donor–Acceptor [2]Catenane for Visible Light Photocatalysis" J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 143 (21), 8000–8010. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.1c01493 (PDF)
Ðorđević, L.† (eq. contr.); Arcudi, F.;† Nagasing, B.; Stupp. S.; Weiss, E.; "Quantum Dot-sensitized Photoreduction of CO2 in Water with Turnover Number > 80,000" J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 143 (43), 18131–18138. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.1c06961 (PDF)

Synthetic organic chemistry and self-assembly (selected papers)

Wu, H.; Wang, Y.; Ðorđević, L.; Kundu, P., Bhunia, S.; Chen, A. X.-Y.; ... Goddard III, W. A.; Hu, W.; Stoddart, F. J.; "Dynamic supramolecular snub cubes" Nature 2025, 637, 347–353. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-08266-3 (PDF)
Cappelletti, D.; Lancia, F.; Basagni, A.; Đorđević, L.*; "ATP-regulated Formation of Transient Peptide Amphiphiles Superstructures" Small 2025, 21 (13), 2410850. https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202410850 (PDF)
Barbieri, M.; Doardo, M.; Fortunati, I.; Fortunato, A.; Collini, E.; Arcudi, F.; Đorđević, L.*; "Controlled Aggregation of Pyrene-based Supramolecular Nanostructures for Light-driven Switchable H2 or H2O2 Production" Adv. Funct. Mater. 2025, accepted, 202505835. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202505835 (preprint)
Đorđević, L.; Jaynes, T. J.; Sai, H.; Barbieri, M.; Kupferberg, J.E.; Sather, N. A.; Weigand, S.; Stupp, S.I.; "Mechanical and Light Activation of Materials for Chemical Production" Adv. Mater. 2025, 37 (16), 2418137. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202418137 (PDF)
Cappelletti, D.; Barbieri, M.; Aliprandi, A.; Maggini, M.; Đorđević, L.*; "Self-assembled π-conjugated chromophores: preparation of one- and two-dimensional nanostructures and their use in photocatalysis" Nanoscale 2024, 16, 9153-9168. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00383G (PDF)
Ðorđević, L.; Sai, H.; Yang, Y.; Sather, N.A.; Palmer, L.C.; Stupp, S.; "Heterocyclic Chromophore Amphiphiles and their Supramolecular Polymerization." Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2023, 62 (17), e202214997. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202214997 (PDF)
Ðorđević, L.*; Casimiro, L.; Demitri, N.; Baroncini, M.; Silvi, S.; Arcudi, F.; Credi, A.; Prato, M.; "Light-Controlled Regioselective Synthesis of Fullerene Bis-Adducts" Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2021, 60 (1), 313–320. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202009235 (PDF)
Ðorđević, L.; Valentini, C.; Demitri, N.; Mézière, C.; Allain, M.; Sallé, M.; Folli, A.; Murphy, D.; Mañas-Valero, S.; Coronado, E.; Bonifazi, D.; "O-Doped Nanographenes: A Pyrano/Pyrylium Route Towards Semiconducting Cationic Mixed-Valence Complexes" Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2020, 59 (10), 4106–4114. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.201914025 (PDF)
Ðorđević, L.; Milano, D.; Demitri, N.; Bonifazi, D. "O-Annulation to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: A Tale of Optoelectronic Properties from Five- to Seven-Membered Rings" Org. Lett. 2020, 22 (11), 4283–4288. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.orglett.0c01331 (PDF)
Ðorđević, L.; Marangoni, T.; Miletić, T.; Rubio-Magnieto, J.; Mohanraj, J.; Amenitsch, H.; Pasini, D.; Liaros, N.; Couris, S.; Armaroli, N.; Surin, M.; Bonifazi, D. "Solvent Molding of Organic Morphologies Made of Supramolecular Chiral Polymers" J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2015, 137 (25), 8150–8160. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.5b02448 (PDF)

Nanomaterials (selected papers)

Arcudi, F.; Ðorđević, L.*; "Supramolecular Chemistry of Carbon-Based Dots Offers Widespread Opportunities" Small 2023, 2300906. https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202300906 (PDF)
Ðorđević, L.*; Arcudi, F.; Cacioppo, M.; Prato, M.; "A multifunctional chemical toolbox to engineer carbon dots for biomedical and energy-related applications" Nat. Nanotechol. 2022, 17, 112-130. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-021-01051-7 (PDF)
Ðorđević, L.*; Arcudi, F.; D’Urso, A.; Cacioppo, M.; Micali, N.; Bürgi, T.; Purrello, R.; Prato, M.; "Design Principles of Chiral Carbon Nanodots Help Convey Chirality from Molecular to Nanoscale Level" Nat. Commun. 2018, 9 (1), 3442. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-05561-2 (PDF)
Ðorđević, L.*; Arcudi, F.; Prato, M.; "Preparation, Functionalization and Characterization of Engineered Carbon Nanodots" Nat. Protoc. 2019, 14 (10), 2931–2953. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41596-019-0207-x (PDF)
Cacioppo, M.; Scharl, T.; Ðorđević, L.*; Cadranel, A.; Arcudi, F.; Guldi, D. M.; Prato, M.; "Symmetry-Breaking Charge-Transfer Chromophore Interactions Supported by Carbon Nanodots" Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2020, 59 (31), 12779–12784. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202004638 (PDF)
Ðorđević, L.*; Haines, P.; Cacioppo, M.; Arcudi, F.; Scharl, T.; Cadranel, A.; Guldi, D. M.; Prato, M.; "Synthesis and Excited State Processes of Arrays Containing Amine-Rich CDs and Unsymmetrical Rylene Diimides" Mater. Chem. Front. 2020, 4 (12), 3640–3648. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0QM00407C (PDF)

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