Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Junya Uchida, Masafumi Yoshio, Takashi Kato
Summary: A new approach to develop self-healing shape memory supramolecular liquid-crystalline networks has been reported, achieved through self-assembly of molecular building blocks via combination of hydrogen bonding and coordination bonding. The hybrid supramolecular LC networks formed through metal-ligand interactions and hydrogen bonding exhibit both self-healing properties and shape memory functions, while hydrogen-bonded LC networks only show self-healing properties. The material design has potential for the development of smart LC materials and functional LC membranes with tunable responsiveness.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fabricia Nunes da Silva, Hugo Marchi Luciano, Carlos H. Stadtlober, Giliandro Farias, Fabien Durola, Juliana Eccher, Ivan H. Bechtold, Harald Bock, Hugo Gallardo, Andre A. Vieira
Summary: This study found that triply phenanthryl- and tetrahelicenyl-substituted triazine-hexaalkyl esters with short alkyl chains can exhibit glass transitions conveniently above room temperature within the hexagonal columnar liquid crystalline state, resulting in a solid columnar order at room temperature. These glassy columnar liquid matrices can be used for the orientation of guest emitters to achieve anisotropic emission, as the hexagonal columnar mesophase can be easily aligned with a perpendicular director on a solid substrate. The condition for face-on alignment on substrates can be achieved with the moderately nonplanar tetrahelicenyl derivatives, despite their short alkyl periphery. An unusual phase transition between two columnar mesophases of the same hexagonal symmetry but very different long-distance regularity of the column lattice was found in one phenanthryl homolog.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bin Mu, Zhelin Zhang, Yu Zhao, Xiangnan Hao, Wei Tian
Summary: This study presents a series of liquid-crystalline polymers with α-cyanostilbene pendants attached to polymer backbone by varying lengths of ethylene glycol spacers, allowing for tuning of columnar ordering and fluorescence emission wavelength. By elongating the spacer, the columnar dimensions increase and the fluorescence emission blue-shifts gradually, providing insights into the influence of spacer length in liquid-crystalline polymers.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Manh Linh Nguyen, Jaeduk Byun, Tae Joo Shin, Byoung-Ki Cho
Summary: The study of a liquid crystalline naphthalene derivative unveiled its unusual polymorphic behavior, leading to the formation of polar helical columnar structures and influencing thermal stability. Additionally, the poled Col(hel) polymorph exhibited a significant increase in open-circuit voltage under force application, surpassing the Cry polymorph by more than five times.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guohao Yuan, Yuko Kimura, Takayuki Kobayashi, Takashi Takeda, Norihisa Hoshino, Tomoyuki Akutagawa
Summary: A novel alkylamide-substituted derivative was synthesized to stabilize the liquid crystal structure and enhance ionic conductivity. Upon introducing simple M+X- salts, the ionic conductivity of the liquid crystal phase was significantly improved.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Deepak Devadiga, T. N. Ahipa, S. Vanishree Bhat, Sandeep Kumar
Summary: This study reports luminescent, room temperature liquid crystalline molecules with methylenebis(oxy)-based linker. The molecules were characterized structurally and their photophysical and electrochemical properties were examined. The liquid crystalline property of the molecules was also investigated.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shigemasa Nakasugi, Sungmin Kang, Tso-Fu Mark Chang, Takaaki Manaka, Hiroki Ishizaki, Masato Sone, Junji Watanabe
Summary: A dimeric molecule di-5(3FM-C4T) with fluoro-substituted mesogenic cores forms three different phases: ferroelectric nematic (N-F), ferroelectric smectic-A (SmAP(F)), and polarisotropic (Iso(P)). The N-F phase consists of U-shaped molecules behaving like polar rod-like molecules, while the SmAP(F) phase is formed by bent-shaped molecules. The highest temperature Iso(P) phase retains a polar structure and possibly some polar aggregation of molecules. All three polar phases exhibit a dielectric mode at around 100 Hz, resulting in a high dielectric constant of over 8000.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Asako Maekawa, Tsubasa Kobayashi, Takahiro Ichikawa
Summary: A novel gyroid nanostructured soft polymer film was developed based on the self-organization of liquid-crystalline monomers and subsequent polymerization. Two types of amphiphile zwitterion monomers were designed and synthesized, and a suitable mixing ratio was found to meet the criteria for exhibiting desired phases and properties. The polymer film obtained showed high ionic conductivity under specific conditions, demonstrating its potential for innovative applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ayumi Suzuki-Ichihara, Makiko Sugibayashi-Kajita, Masahiro Ariyoshi, Mikio Yasutake, Kazuchika Ohta
Summary: Two novel series of phthalocyanine-based discotic liquid crystals substituted by a polymerizable group, acryloyl group or a norbornene group were synthesized and investigated for their liquid crystalline properties and homeotropic alignment. The derivatives showed perfect homeotropic alignment and successful polymerization of norbornene-substituted monomers led to the formation of polymers with a helical Col(tet) structure, which may have potential applications in organic electroluminescent devices and solar cells in the future.
JOURNAL OF PORPHYRINS AND PHTHALOCYANINES
(2021)
Article
Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
Bin Zhu, Qiwei Li, Yanan Gao, Yan Yan, Yimin Zhu, Li Xu
Summary: The study reports a plasma photocatalytic system (PPS) constructed from a needle array corona discharge and Au/TiO2 plasmonic nanocatalyst, which improves the sterilization of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and reduces the formation of ozone (O-3) as a secondary pollutant. The presence of Au/TiO2 in the PPS enhances the interaction between plasma, E. coli, and nanocatalysts, leading to efficient sterilization and suppression of O-3 formation. The Au/TiO2 can be excited by ultraviolet-visible light emitted from the plasma to generate reactive radicals and oxidatively inactivate E. coli. This plasma photocatalytic system shows promise in developing high-efficiency sterilization techniques.
PLASMA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Hematology
Chen Tian, Zehui Chen, Lina Wang, Junqi Si, Junnan Kang, Yueyang Li, Yaxin Zheng, Yanan Gao, Rexidan Nuermaimaiti, M. James You, Guoguang Zheng
Summary: This study found that UBE2O was expressed at a low level in MLL-AF9-induced AML mice-derived MSCs. Overexpression of UBE2O in MSCs can suppress their proliferation through NF-kappa B pathway deactivation, and inhibit the proliferation and promote apoptosis of AML cells by direct contact. In vivo experiments demonstrated that overexpression of UBE2O in MSCs can reduce the leukemia burden and dissemination of leukemia cells, prolong the overall survival of AML mice, and suppress tumor growth. These findings provide a theoretical basis for a BM microenvironment-based therapeutic strategy to control disease progression.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fengjin Xie, Fei Lu, Chongzhong Liu, Ye Tian, Yanan Gao, Liqiang Zheng, Xinpei Gao
Summary: The combination of membrane separation technology and hydrometallurgy provides new possibilities for recovering lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries. In this study, positively charged poly(ionic liquid) membranes with liquid crystalline structures were prepared and their ion separation capacity was investigated. The bicontinuous cubic liquid crystal structure exhibited high selectivity and flux for lithium ions, outperforming other topological structures. The preservation of liquid crystal structures also improved the water management capacity and mechanical strength of the membranes.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Paven Kisten, Eric Manoury, Agusti Lledos, Adrian C. Whitwood, Jason M. Lynam, John M. Slattery, Simon B. Duckett, Rinaldo Poli
Summary: The reaction between [IrCl(COD)](2) and dppe in a 1 : 2 ratio was studied under different conditions. The formation of [IrCl(COD)(dppe)], 1, was observed at room temperature without base. In the presence of a strong base, hydride complexes and deprotonation reactions were observed, leading to the formation of various complexes such as [IrH(1,2,5,6-eta(2):eta(2)-COD)(dppe)], [IrH(1-kappa-4,5,6-eta(3)-C8H12)(dppe)], and [IrH(1-kappa-4,5,6-eta(3)-C8H10)(dppe)]. The selectivity and mechanism of these reactions were explained using DFT calculations.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Yanan Gao, Lamei Yuan, Jinzhong Yuan, Yan Yang, Jiangang Wang, Yong Chen, Hao Zhang, Yinze Ai, Hao Deng
Summary: This study identified novel and known genetic variants in the COL4A4 gene as the underlying causes of familial hematuria in two unrelated Han-Chinese pedigrees. The study broadens the understanding of the variant spectrum in the COL4A4 gene and provides insights into the pathogenesis of the disease.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qianqian Yao, Huiying Li, Yanan Gao, Nan Zheng, Veronique Delcenserie, Jiaqi Wang
Summary: Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) have been shown to protect the intestinal barrier by promoting mucin secretion and suppressing inflammation in mouse inflammatory models. However, the individual functions of different HMOs in enhancing mucin expression have not been compared, and the underlying mechanisms are still unclear.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Paul D. Lane, Thomas Gstir, Simon M. Purcell, Michal Swierczewski, Naomi S. Elstone, Duncan W. Bruce, John M. Slattery, Matthew L. Costen, Kenneth G. McKendrick
Summary: The authors demonstrated a proof-of-concept of a new analytical technique to measure relative F atom exposure at the surfaces of fluorinated materials. The method is based on reactive-atom scattering (RAS) of Al atoms and laser-induced fluorescence (LIF). The results showed that longer cationic alkyl chains cover a larger fraction of the liquid surface and reduce anion exposure.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanan Gao, Sudong Hua, Hongfei Yue
Summary: This article proposes the preparation and characteristics of 3D printed pre-foaming concrete (3DFC) to improve the shape stability and buildability of foam concrete in the printing process. The addition of surfactant weakens the fluidity but increases the static yield stress and apparent viscosity of 3DFCs, enhancing the buildability. The results also show that the addition of surfactant reduces the density of 3DFCs and slightly decreases its compressive strength, but improves its thermal insulation performance.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanan Gao, Danyue Ma, Shuo Jiang, Yanning Ma, Siran Li, Kun Wang, XuePing Xu
Summary: This study proposes a novel double-layer cylindrical oven to improve the heating performance and the temperature uniformity of the vapor cell. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed oven structure can improve the temperature uniformity of the alkali-metal vapor cell and increase the amplitude of the output signal of the SERF atomic magnetometer.
RESULTS IN PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Naomi S. Elstone, Karina Shimizu, Emily V. Shaw, Paul D. Lane, Luciia D'Andrea, Bruno Deme, Najet Mahmoudi, Sarah E. Rogers, Sarah Youngs, Matthew L. Costen, Kenneth G. McKendrick, Jose Canongia N. Lopes, Duncan W. Bruce, John M. Slattery
Summary: By mixing different classes of ionic liquids (ILs), their properties can be tuned to optimize specific applications. In this study, mixtures of perfluorinated and alkylated ILs were prepared and their composition, properties, and nanostructure were investigated. The results show that by mixing these ILs, various structural and physical property variations can be achieved, expanding the library of IL mixtures available in an area that has received relatively little attention.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Huanxue Liu, Fengqin Ke, Zhenzhong Zhang, Yanan Gao, Quanyu Zhang
Summary: Intelligent transportation systems (ITS), including hybrid electric vehicles, use sensing technologies to enhance mobility, safety, and efficiency. Automated manual transmission (AMT) is a mechatronic device in hybrid electric vehicles that automatically shifts gears using IoT-enabled sensors and actuators. This study investigates the characteristics of AMT failures and their impact on the overall hybrid electric vehicle system. The researchers apply an analytical redundancy analysis to identify possible faults in each part of the AMT, and then use a reduced depth kernel extreme learning machine (RDK-ELM) algorithm to classify normal and faulty signals for sensor fault diagnosis. Simulation results demonstrate the algorithm's high accuracy of 97.12% and its efficiency in training the model.
MOBILE NETWORKS & APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jingyu Xiao, Fei Wang, Xiaoyan Hu, Dongli Li, Geng Liu, Qumiao Xu, Chao Chen, Haitao Xiang, Xuan Dong, Linnan Zhu, Dishuang Yang, Yanan Gao, Meijuan Wang, Yonglun Luo, Cheng-Chi Chao, Guanglei Li, Qiongyu Guo
Summary: Researchers used a 3D tumor model based on recellularized liver matrix to investigate T-cell immune response to HCC neoantigens. They collected whole exome sequencing data of 364 HCC patients and predicted 25 highly potential immunogenic neoantigens in silico. Six of the HCC neoantigen candidates were functionally validated and their minigenes were constructed. The 3D RLM HCC tumor model showed a specific immune response to the minigene-modified GFP-HepG2 cells.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Jiale Wang, Chendong Yang, Yanan Gao, Xuanjun Wu
Summary: Developing safe and high-quality theranostic agents for cancer treatment is crucial. In this study, the clinical indocyanine green (ICG) was coupled with biocompatible poly(styrene-alt-maleic anhydride) (PSMAn) to obtain PSMAn-ICG polymer. The self-assembly of its hydrolyzed product in water resulted in ICG-conjugated poly(styrene-alt-maleic acid) nanoparticles (PSMA-ICG NPs). These NPs demonstrated good solubility and stability in aqueous solutions, high photostability, and reduced damage to red blood cells, highlighting the importance of PSMA coupling. Furthermore, the PSMA-ICG NPs showed significant tumor targeting and long-term imaging capabilities, as well as potent photothermal therapy when combined with near-infrared laser irradiation. Overall, this study provides promising phototheranostic agents for clinical applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xue Wang, Xinyuan Guo, Xinmei Wang, Chi Li, Shanjun Wang, Han Li, Yan'an Gao, Yiying Li, Jinhui Wang, Huanjun Xu
Summary: A simple and metal-free catalytic system of (NaOBu)-Bu-t/DMF and an O-2 balloon efficiently converts 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) to furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid with an 80.85% yield. This catalytic system also transforms 5-HMF analogues and various types of alcohols to their corresponding acids in satisfactory to excellent yield.
Article
Thermodynamics
Yanan Gao, Xunliang Liu, Zhi Wen, Ruifeng Dou, Wenning Zhou, Kai Jiang
Summary: Carbon paper is often used as the current collector and gas diffusion layer in lithium-air batteries and fuel cells, and its internal morphology greatly influences the diffusion of materials. The study reveals that the distribution angle of carbon fibers affects the transport properties and anisotropy of carbon paper. Double papermaking can improve the anisotropy coefficient of carbon paper, while the influence of papermaking times on transport properties is insignificant.
JOURNAL OF POROUS MEDIA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zihan Ma, Lishuang Wang, Tingting Chen, Guangning Wang
Summary: In this study, two kinds of 3D self-doped (N/O) lilac-based and coriander-based porous carbons with high performance have been prepared.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qin Wang, Yun-Fan Yan, Jiao-Lin Weng, Ying Huang, Fu Yang, Hao-Hui Xie, Fei Tan, Fa-Kun Zheng, Jian-Gang Xu
Summary: Balancing energy and mechanical sensitivities is a challenging issue in the field of energetic materials. This study constructed a 3D energetic metal-organic framework with nitrogen-rich ligand and NO3- anions. The framework demonstrated high stability, energy density, and excellent mechanical sensitivities, making it a potential insensitive energetic material.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marrium Saeed, Urooj Kamran, Amina Khan, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, Hasan Jamal, Haq Nawaz Bhatti
Summary: In this study, magnesium-aluminum layered double hydroxides (Mg-Al-LDH) were synthesized using an environmentally friendly hydrothermal technique for adsorbing the dye reactive green 5 (RG5). To improve the adsorption capability, composites were prepared by combining Mg-Al-LDH with low-cost Mangifera indica stone biomass (MISB). The results showed that the composites had high adsorption capacities for RG5 dye and could be regenerated.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuanlin Zhan, Xiaojie Li, Yunyan Zeng, Siyan Jiang, Chao Pan, Shiyu Pan, Jiaquan Huang, Heqian Zhang, Zhiwei Qin
Summary: This study reports on the potential prospects of natural products derived from the rhizosphere for the development of antibiotics and herbicides, as well as the advancements in cultivating a mutant strain that produces a substantial quantity of lydicamycins, a potent family for herbicide development.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Zhu, Jiangtao Yu, Linhua Zhu, Xiaoxiao Yu, Jixing Liu, Yanhong Chao, Jingzhou Yin, Peiwen Wu, Jian Liu, Wenshuai Zhu
Summary: This study successfully demonstrates the 3D printing of attapulgite monoliths and investigates the influence of thermal treatment on their properties. The thermal treated monoliths show superior catalytic performance at low temperatures.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanzhu Ye, Yixiang Ye, Jiannan Cai, Zhongshui Li, Shen Lin
Summary: In this paper, a novel Pt/CoP/C photo-electro synergistic catalyst was successfully synthesized and its performance was investigated. The catalyst exhibited excellent photo-electro catalytic performance, with significantly higher hydrogen production compared to a commercial catalyst. The introduction of cobalt phosphide and the existence of Co3O4 were identified as key factors for enhancing the catalytic activity.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nurul Hidayah Abu Bakar, Wan Norfazilah Wan Ismail, Hartina Mohd Yusop, Noreen Farzuhana Mohd Zulkifli
Summary: Hydrophobic coatings inspired by the lotus effect have gained popularity for their ability to solve various problems. The sol-gel method, utilizing silica, alumina, and titania, is explored as an environmentally friendly approach to produce water-based hydrophobic coatings. This study focuses on producing water-based hydrophobic coatings for cotton and polyester fabrics using a one-step sol-gel method. The coated fabrics exhibited improved hydrophobic properties, altered surface morphologies, and lower air permeability compared to uncoated fabrics. TEOS-PDMS coating provides a promising approach for enhancing the hydrophobic and surface properties of cotton and polyester fabrics.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nikita Belko, Hanna Maltanava, Anatol Lugovski, Polina Shabunya, Sviatlana Fatykhava, Evgeny Bondarenko, Pavel Chulkin, Sergey Poznyak, Michael Samtsov
Summary: This study investigates the difference in electrochemical behavior between rhodamine B hydrazide and rhodamine B acylhydrazone, and finds that rhodamine B acylhydrazone exhibits higher reversibility in electrooxidation. These results can be applied for developing new sensors with desired electrochemical properties.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Showket Ahmad Bhat, Mohd Ikram
Summary: In this study, 0-3 particulate multiferroic composites were synthesized and characterized. The composites exhibited excellent ferroelectric and ferromagnetic properties, as well as high piezoelectric strain and magnetoelectric coupling effects.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Carla Gomes, Mariana Costa, Susana M. M. Lopes, Bernardo Albuquerque Nogueira, Rui Fausto, Jose A. Paixao, Teresa M. V. D. e Melo, Luisa M. D. R. S. Martins, Marta Pineiro
Summary: The development of sustainable processes requires the integration of green chemistry principles. In this study, a solvent-free synthesis method was developed to prepare new copper catalysts, which efficiently catalyze cycloaddition reactions under solvent-free mechanochemical conditions. Through this process, the principles of atom economy, reduction of solvents and auxiliaries, design for energy efficiency, and reduction of derivatives and catalysis are combined.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhihua Liu, Jinzhe Li, Jianguo Zhou
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhancement of photoelectrochemical activity of BiFeO3 photoelectrodes through ion modification, which increases visible light absorption and active area, leading to improved PEC water splitting performance.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yisheng Zhang, Wensong Li, Jing Li, Fang Li, Wei Xue, Xinqiang Zhao, Yanji Wang
Summary: Pt/C and SO42-/ZrO2 were used as catalysts for the synthesis of p-aminophenol through the catalytic transfer hydrogenation of nitrobenzene in water with formic acid as the hydrogen source. The optimal Pt loading for PAP selectivity was found to be 1 wt%. The presence of different valence states of Pt affected both the nitrobenzene hydrogenation and formic acid decomposition. Among different solid acid catalysts tested, SO42-/ZrO2 exhibited the highest catalytic activity for p-aminophenol formation. Under the optimized reaction conditions, the conversion of nitrobenzene reached 80.0%, with a selectivity of 47.6% for p-aminophenol.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pradyota Kumar Behera, Papita Behera, Amlan Swain, Santosh Kumar Sahu, Ajeena Sahoo, Laxmidhar Rout
Summary: We have developed a simple and direct method for the synthesis of diaryl ether using an oxygen bridged bimetallic CuMoO4 nanocatalyst under mild reaction conditions. The catalyst exhibited tolerance towards a wide range of substrates with various functional groups. It is efficient and recyclable. This methodology allows easy access to nitrofen derivatives (herbicides) from unactivated 2,4-dichlorophenol, which are important for agriculture and pharmaceuticals.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yihua Fu, Yan Zhang, Changwei Hu, Zhishan Su
Summary: The mechanism of the reaction between CO2 and styrene oxide for cyclic carbonate was revealed using density functional theory calculations. The noncatalytic reaction occurred via a concerted mechanism, while in the presence of guanidine and tetrabutylammonium iodide (TBAI) co-catalysts, the epoxide ring-opening by nucleophilic attack of an iodide anion was predicted to be the rate-determining step. Guanidine acted as the H-bond donor to activate styrene oxide, facilitating the reaction with a lower activation barrier.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saikat Khamarui, Sirshendu Ghosh
Summary: Copper nanorods (Cu-NRs) exhibit significant plasmonic behavior and can act as efficient catalysts in redox processes and coupling. A benign decarboxylative approach, utilizing localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) assisted catalysis with Cu-NRs, has been developed for the production of alkane analogues from alkyl carboxylic acids under visible light. The catalyst shows a broad substrate scope and high functional group tolerance, without the need for an external oxidant or proton source. A plausible mechanism for this recyclable nano-catalyst has also been proposed based on control experiments.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
