Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Victor J. Mayerhofer, Martina Lippolis, Christopher J. Teskey
Summary: A mild, catalytic method for the intermolecular reductive coupling of feedstock dienes and styrenes with ketones and imines is reported. Applications of this straightforward approach include the efficient synthesis of drug molecules and site-selective late-stage functionalisation.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Paul W. Percival, Jean-Claude Brodovitch
Summary: Rate constants for the reactions of muonium (Mu) with H2O2 and D2O2 have been determined at different temperatures and pH values. The results show that Mu reacts with H2O2, HO2-, and O- to form MuH and MuOH. The isotope effect is observed for the undissociated peroxide, while for the anions the effect is negligible or slightly in the opposite direction. These findings have potential significance for the management of radiolysis products in the nuclear industry.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Anupam Karmakar, Po-Cheng Yu, Femil J. Shajan, Vijay K. Chatare, William A. Sabbers, Eduardo M. Sproviero, Rodrigo B. Andrade
Summary: The diastereoselective alpha-hydroxylation of N-tertbutanesulfinyl metallodienenamine and metalloenamines with Davis oxaziridine has been achieved with high yields and diastereomeric ratios. The choice of metal bases dramatically influences the diastereoselectivity and stereoselectivity of the reaction. DFT computational modeling has provided mechanistic insights, suggesting the importance of aza-enolate geometry in the facial approach. A one-pot protocol for the asymmetric synthesis of 1,2-amino alcohols has been developed.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qing Liu, Linhong Long, Pengchen Ma, Yingjie Ma, Xuebing Leng, Jie Xiao, Hui Chen, Liang Deng
Summary: An isolable iron(IV) imido complex with trifluoromethyl on nitrogen, [(IPr)Fe(NC(CF3)(2)Ph)(2)], was reported, demonstrating long Fe-N(imido) bonds, bent Fe-N(imido)-C(imido) alignments, and the ability to undergo intramolecular C-H bond activation reaction to transform into an iron(II) amido complex. Theoretical study suggests a hydrogen-atom-abstraction mechanism in the C-H bond activation reaction with low activation barrier due to the electron-withdrawing nature of the trifluoromethyl group.
CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Benjamin S. Mitchell, Andrei Chirila, Daniel Y. Zhou, Jonathan A. Kephart, Alexandra Velian
Summary: This study provides insights into how distal changes regulate the affinity for substrates and tune the catalytic activity of Fe/Co/Se clusters. The stereoelectronic requirements of Fe/Co6Se8 clusters for substrate affinity are investigated. The impact of distal changes on substrate affinity, electronic properties, and catalytic activity is explored. The study reveals the dynamic interactions between the substrate, active site, and support, and their role in substrate activation.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Xiao Zhao, Jin-Dong Yang, Jin-Pei Cheng
Summary: In this study, the electrochemistry of TEMPOH derivatives in acetonitrile was revisited, revealing much lower oxidation potentials (around 0 V) compared to literature values. Acid/base effects and kinetic studies supported the credibility of these new values, challenging the previously reported 0.7 V oxidation potential discrepancy.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kay Merkens, Nil Sanosa, Ignacio Funes-Ardoiz, Adrian Gomez-Suarez
Summary: The study accomplished the effective extraction of alpha-hydroxy C-H bonds in beta-amino alcohols in complex molecules, leading to the synthesis of gamma-oxo-delta-amino esters, which are common in biologically active molecules.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kay Merkens, Nil Sanosa, Ignacio Funes-Ardoiz, Adrian Gomez-Suarez
Summary: This study presents a combination of photoredox and hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) catalysis using an oxophilic boron-based catalyst to selectively abstract alpha-hydroxy C-H bonds in beta-amino alcohols. The obtained alpha-amino ketyl radicals are then utilized for the direct synthesis of gamma-oxo-delta-amino esters, which are important scaffolds in biologically active molecules.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Michael T. Bender, Robert E. Warburton, Sharon Hammes-Schiffer, Kyoung-Shin Choi
Summary: This study investigated the key factors and steps affecting the kinetics of two oxidation pathways by examining the pH and the concentration of aliphatic and aromatic alcohols and aldehydes. Through experiments and kinetic isotope effect studies, the researchers obtained a comprehensive mechanistic understanding of the two pathways. The ability of alcohols and aldehydes to outcompete OH- for adsorption on Ni4+ sites was proposed as a key predictor of which oxidation pathway will be favored.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anding Li, Nan Zheng, Kai Guo, Zhongchao Zhang, Zhen Yang
Summary: This study presents a practical and environmentally friendly electrocatalytic isomerization reaction that converts allylic alcohols to corresponding carbonyl compounds without the need for external chemical oxidants and metal catalysts. The reaction demonstrates a broad substrate scope and allows for the synthesis of diverse beta-aryl ketones.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tista Prasai Joshi, Rashmi Koju, Hanyang Cheng, Zenglu Qi, Ruiping Liu, Yaohui Bai, Chengzhi Hu, Jianfeng Peng, Dev Raj Joshi
Summary: Efficient removal of 4-aminophenylarsonic acid using enhanced alpha-FeOOH adsorption with Mn(VII) was achieved, with over 99.9% elimination in 6 minutes under acidic conditions. The reaction rate and oxidation capacity were dependent on pH, with the oxidation process involving electron transfer, hydroxylation, and ring-opening. Mn(VII) played a crucial role in the degradation of 4-aminophenylarsonic acid and is an effective method to mitigate the pollutant.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Chen, Jian Lin
Summary: This article summarizes the recent progress in Au and Pt group metal catalysts for the preferential oxidation of CO in H2, including catalysts with single-atom and cluster dispersed metal species. Firstly, the progress of representative catalysts is overviewed with a focus on strategies to improve low-temperature activity, selectivity, and stability. The key parameters affecting performance in the PROX reaction are then discussed, along with the reaction mechanisms of reactant adsorption and activation. Finally, the challenges and opportunities for designing advanced noble metal catalysts for the PROX process are presented.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ji-Rui Li, Li-Ping Xu, Hui-Mei Jiang, Feng-Qin Wang, Jianhui Xie, Wai-Lun Man, Qian Wang, Shuping Zhuo, Tai-Chu Lau
Summary: The oxidation mechanism of hypophosphorous acid by a ruthenium(VI) nitrido complex was studied, revealing the dependence of reaction rate on the concentration of hypophosphorous acid and acidity. The rate-determining step involves the cleavage of the P-H bond. This study provides valuable insights into the kinetic properties of this reaction.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Xiao-Ya Yuan, Ya-Feng Si, Xiang Li, Shao-Jie Wu, Fan-Lin Zeng, Qi-Yan Lv, Bing Yu
Summary: The direct coupling reaction between inert alkanes and quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones was successfully achieved under noble metal-free, acid-free, and oxidant-free conditions, leading to the synthesis of various 3-alkylated quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones with good to excellent yields.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yan-Hua Fu, Zhen Wang, Kai Wang, Guang-Bin Shen, Xiao-Qing Zhu
Summary: This study investigates and compares the antioxidant abilities of five bioactive antioxidants in chemical reactions, finding that iAscH(-) is the best hydrogen atom donor both thermodynamically and kinetically. It demonstrates the feasibility of accurately predicting the antioxidant abilities of antioxidants using thermo-kinetic parameters.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wanqiong Huang, Chen Pan, Yongliang Huang, Tao Huang, Xiaonan Dong, Yunzhou Chen, Huatian Shi, Taichu Lau, Wailun Man, Wenxiu Ni
Summary: Glutathione depletion is a promising strategy for the development of non-platinum anticancer drugs. This study introduces a series of electrophilic (salen)osmium(VI) nitrides that react with glutathione to produce (salen)osmium(III) ammine compounds. In vitro experiments show that these osmium(VI) nitrides exhibit similar cytotoxicity to cisplatin against various types of carcinoma. Mechanistic studies suggest that one representative compound (1) induces glutathione depletion, reactive oxygen species generation, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and ultimately leads to death receptor-mediated apoptosis and autophagy in lung cancer cells. In vivo evaluations demonstrate that 1 effectively inhibits tumor xenograft growth without causing weight loss.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Lu-Lu Liu, Li-Xin Wang, Min Peng, Jing Xiang, Huan Yang, Shek-Man Yiu, Tai-Chu Lau
Summary: The reactivity of electrophilic OsVI and RuVI nitrides with amines has been reported before. In this study, a luminescent osmium(VI) nitrido complex was found to undergo ring nitrogenation of aromatic amines under visible light irradiation. The reaction proceeds through nucleophilic addition of the amine nitrogen to the excited state complex. The products were characterized using spectroscopic techniques and X-ray crystallography. The reaction mechanism involves electron transfer and proton transfer steps.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chao Wang, Yuzhuo Chen, Daijian Su, Wai-Lun Man, Kai-Chung Lau, Lianhuan Han, Liubin Zhao, Dongping Zhan, Xunjin Zhu
Summary: A new molecular electrocatalyst with highly dispersed CoN4 sites was synthesized for CO2 reduction reaction. The catalyst shortens the electron transfer pathway, accelerates the redox kinetics, and improves durability. Experimental results showed that it achieved high current density and CO conversion rate in commercial flow cells.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yunling Pan, Miaomiao Zhou, Rui Wang, Dan Song, Shek-Man Yiu, Jianhui Xie, Kai-Chung Lau, Tai-Chu Lau, Yingying Liu
Summary: In this study, a new type of seven-coordinate ruthenium-iodosylbenzene complex was reported, which exhibited high reactivity towards various organic substrates through undergoing O-atom transfer and C-H bond activation reactions. The X-ray crystal structure of this complex revealed a distorted pentagonal bipyramidal geometry. This work provides insights for the development of new highly reactive oxidizing agents based on seven-coordinate geometry.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Xiang, Yi Pan, Lu-Lu Liu, Li-Xin Wang, Huan Yang, Shun-Cheung Cheng, Shek-Man Yiu, Chi-Fai Leung, Chi-Chiu Ko, Kai-Chung Lau, Tai-Chu Lau
Summary: Although the oxidation of alcohols by metal nitrido complexes has not been studied extensively, this report demonstrates the visible-light-induced oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols to carbonyl compounds using a strongly luminescent osmium(VI) nitrido complex (OsN). The proposed mechanism involves the rate-limiting hydrogen-atom transfer from the alpha-carbon of the alcohol to OsN*. Attempts to catalytically oxidize alcohols by OsN* using PhIO as the terminal oxidant resulted in the formation of novel osmium(IV) iminato complexes where the nitrido ligand is bonded to a 6-carbon of the alcohol. Experimental and theoretical studies suggest that OsN* is reductively quenched by PhIO to generate highly active PhIO+ oxidant, which readily undergoes alpha- and 6- C-H activation of alcohols.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pui-Yu Ho, Shun-Cheung Cheng, Fei Yu, Yau-Yuen Yeung, Wen-Xiu Ni, Chi-Chiu Ko, Chi-Fai Leung, Tai-Chu Lau, Marc Robert
Summary: We present an efficient visible light-driven CO2 reduction system that operates in water without the use of noble metals or rare materials. By employing a cobalt complex as a catalyst, an organic triazatriangulenium salt as a photosensitizer, and BIH + TEOA as a sacrificial reductant, we achieved CO and formate production with high selectivity and total turnover numbers exceeding 3700. The addition of a weak Brönsted acid further improved the catalysis, resulting in a selectivity of 93% and a total turnover number of 19,000 for CO production. The photocatalytic system demonstrated excellent performance even in pure water, with a turnover number of 2600 and a selectivity of 94% using TEA as the sacrificial reductant.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Yan, Zi-Qi Feng, Yixin Wu, Dong-Ying Zhou, Shek-Man Yiu, Chin-Yiu Chan, Yi Pan, Kai Chung Lau, Liang-Sheng Liao, Yun Chi
Summary: Efficient blue phosphors for OLEDs remain challenging. Researchers have synthesized a series of Ir(III) complexes and studied their structures and photophysical properties to overcome this challenge. Some of the emitters can undergo interconversion without decomposition in a specific solvent. The synthesized Ir(III) complexes exhibit good luminescence properties and show potential for making blue OLEDs.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Li-Xin Wang, Miaomiao Zhou, Lu-Lu Liu, Jing Xiang, Ji-Yan Liu, Kai-Chung Lau, Tai-Chu Lau
Summary: Upon irradiation by blue LED (>460 nm), tricyano osmium nitrido complex [Os-VI(N)(L)(CN)(3)]- (OsN) can abstract chalcogen atoms from anions NCE- (E = O, S, Se) to form metal chalcogenonitrosyls [Os-II(NuE)(L)(CN)(3)]- (OsNE) and CN-. The photoreaction of OsN with organic sulfide, such as diisopropyl sulfide, also results in S atom abstraction and the formation of OsNS and Os-NvC(CH3)(2). The X-ray crystallographic study reveals the N-O, N-S, and N-Se bond distances of 1.206, 1.507, and 1.675 Å in (PPh4)[Os-II(NuE)(L)(CN)(3)].
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongyan Zhao, Yi Pan, Kai-Chung Lau
Summary: This article proposes a theoretical procedure for accurately determining the reduction potentials of three metallocene couples. By calculating the gas phase ionization energy and the solvation free energy, the one-electron reduction potential is obtained. The SMD model yields the best estimation for the solvation free energy and provides reliable values for the reduction potentials.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Optics
Yue Gao, Yi Pan, Shenyue Xu, Kai-Chung Lau, Hang Yuan, Zhenyu Yan, Dalong Guo, Dongmei Zhao, Xiaolong Zhu, Shuncheng Yan, Shaofeng Zhang, Zhongfeng Xu, Xinwen Ma
Summary: The three-body fragmentation of C2H23+ to H+ + C+ + CH+ resulting from CH and CC bond breaking is studied under 50-keV/u Ne8+ impact. All three fragments are detected in coincidence with a scattered projectile (either Ne7+ or Ne6+) using a reaction microscope, and their momentum vectors and kinetic energies are obtained. Four distinct structures are observed in the energy correlation spectra, indicating multiple fragmentation mechanisms contributing to the H+ + C+ + CH+ channel. Newton diagrams and Dalitz plots are used to trace these fragmentation mechanisms. It is found that both concerted fragmentation and sequential pathways involving CH bond breaking prior to CC contribute to this channel. The possible electronic states of the C2H23+ precursor that contribute to the identified fragmentation mechanisms are analyzed using quantum chemical calculations. Furthermore, the influence of collision dynamics between the projectile and target on the dissociation mechanisms is discussed by comparing the contributions from the T1I2 channel and the reversed T2I1 channel, where one electron is transferred while ionizing the other two. The T2I1 channel is observed to be more efficient in initiating fragmentation mechanisms with higher kinetic energy release.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chao Wang, Yuzhuo Chen, Daijian Su, Wai-Lun Man, Kai-Chung Lau, Lianhuan Han, Liubin Zhao, Dongping Zhan, Xunjin Zhu
Summary: The new electrocatalyst EP-CoP shows improved efficiency and durability in CO2 reduction reactions by enhancing the dispersion of CoN4 sites and optimizing redox kinetics. In commercial flow cells, EP-CoP demonstrates excellent catalytic performance under various overpotential conditions.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jaya Bharti, Lingjing Chen, Zhenguo Guo, Lin Cheng, Joel Wellauer, Oliver S. Wenger, Niklas von Wolff, Kai-Chung Lau, Tai-Chu Lau, Gui Chen, Marc Robert
Summary: Visible-light-driven reduction of CO2 to CO and formate was achieved using a copper bisquaterpyridine complex, with the presence of a weak acid and a sensitizer. The reaction showed high selectivity for formate and CO.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Li-Xin Wang, Shun-Cheung Cheng, Yingying Liu, Chi-Fai Leung, Ji-Yan Liu, Chi-Chiu Ko, Tai-Chu Lau, Jing Xiang
Summary: A series of new copper(I) complexes have been synthesized and characterized. These complexes exhibit tunable emission spectra in solution and their molecular structures have been determined by X-ray crystallography. Density functional theory calculations reveal the characteristics of these complexes.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jianhui Xie, Yijun Li, Denggen Nie, Leiyu Wang, Jing Chen, Bing Li, Jian-Bo He, Zhenguo Guo, Tai-Chu Lau
Summary: This study investigates the enhancement of semiconductor activity by anchoring CdS quantum dots on an N-doped carbon support with trace ruthenium dispersed as a cocatalyst. The experimental results demonstrate that the Ru/NC/CdS-5 catalyst with low ruthenium loading exhibits the highest photocatalytic activity and significantly improves hydrogen production rate.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Vaibhav Bedi, Dipendu Mandal, Zahid Hussain, Shi-Ming Chen, Yile Wu, Zheng-Wang Qu, Stefan Grimme, Douglas W. Stephan
Summary: The reaction of (tBuO(2)CN)(2) with 9-BBN leads to the formation of a bicyclic heterocyclic compound, while its reactions with BF3 or [Et3Si][B(C6F5)(4)] result in the isolation of different compounds. Computational studies reveal that the steric and electronic properties of the Lewis acid are important in the formation of one of the compounds.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chisa Itoh, Haruka Yoshino, Taku Kitayama, Wataru Kosaka, Hitoshi Miyasaka
Summary: A new synthetic route for constructing functional paddlewheel diruthenium(II,II) complexes was developed, utilizing Schiff base condensation reactions. The attached Schiff base groups significantly affected the electronic states of the resulting complexes, as revealed by cyclic voltammetry and DFT calculations.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Danrui Ni, Haozhe Wang, Xianghan Xu, Weiwei Xie, Robert J. Cava
Summary: A layered rhombohedral polymorph of indium(iii) triiodide is synthesized at high pressure and temperature. It has an orange color, which is different from ambient pressure InI3, which has a monoclinic molecular structure and a light-yellow color.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Juan Carlos Perez-Sanchez, Raquel P. Herrera, M. Concepcion Gimeno
Summary: Gold(II) complexes have been less utilized in catalysis compared to their gold(I) and gold(III) counterparts. However, gold(II) complexes offer potential in homo-coupling and cross-coupling reactions, as they are more easily accessible through simplified oxidation and reduction processes. Gold(II) exhibits characteristics of both soft acid gold(I) and hard acid gold(III). This review explores the unique reactivity and potential applications of gold(II) species, highlighting their significance in catalytic transformations.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nighat Yousuf, Yanping Ma, Qaiser Mahmood, Wenjuan Zhang, Yizhou Wang, Hassan Saeed, Wen-Hua Sun
Summary: In this study, a series of structurally rigid cyclooctyl-fused iminopyridine iron complexes were synthesized and used with methylaluminoxane for isoprene polymerization. The extent of steric hindrance of the ligand framework was found to significantly affect catalytic performance, with less hindrance leading to better activity and stability.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chenghao Song, Huiwei Du, Menglei Xu, Jie Yang, Xinyu Zhang, Jungan Wang, Yuanfang Zhang, Chengjun Gu, Rui Li, Tao Hong, Jingji Zhang, Jiangying Wang, Yongchun Ye
Summary: This study improves the performance of perovskite solar cells by using a dual-hole transport layer strategy. This strategy enhances the charge transfer efficiency of the transport layer, reduces charge recombination, and improves the quality of the perovskite film layer. Ultimately, the stability of the device is enhanced.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mahender Singh, Aakash Yadav, Ranjit Singh, Chullikkattil P. Pradeep
Summary: A new aryl selenonium polyoxometalate hybrid was developed and compared with an aryl sulfonium polyoxometalate hybrid in terms of their photocatalytic properties. It was found that the aryl selenonium hybrid exhibited better catalytic performance, which could be attributed to the larger atomic radii of selenium stabilizing the photogenerated electron-hole pair more efficiently. Additionally, the generation of elemental selenium through cleavage of C-Se bonds during catalysis was observed.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yuhan Xie, Boyu Dong, Xuemin Wang, Siyuan Wang, Jinxi Chen, Yongbing Lou
Summary: This study successfully fabricated visible-light-responsive three-dimensional core-shell CoSe2/ZnIn2S4 heterostructures and achieved attractive activity in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. The presence of CoSe2 improved light absorption and accelerated charge transfer kinetics. The strong interaction between CoSe2 and ZnIn2S4 reduced charge recombination, further enhancing photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Andre L. de O. Batista, Joao Marcos T. Palheta, Mauricio J. Piotrowski, Celso R. C. Rego, Diego Guedes-Sobrinho, Alexandre C. Dias
Summary: This study presents a simulation protocol that provides a solid foundation for exploring two-dimensional materials. Using the TiBr2 2H monolayer as an example, the study reveals its promising properties for optoelectronic and valleytronic applications, including its stability, spin-orbit coupling effects, and optical helicity selection rule.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jiang Jiang, Zi-Wei Li, Zhi-Zhuan Zhang, Bin Tan, Zhao-Feng Wu, Xiao-Ying Huang
Summary: In this work, two metal organic frameworks (MOFs) containing {Cu2I2} clusters, Eu-CuI-INA and Sr-K-CuI-INA, were synthesized and characterized. Both materials have a three-dimensional structure with {Cu2I2} clusters coordinated by INA(-) ligands and Eu3+ or Sr2+ ions. The Sr-K-CuI-INA material exhibited sensitive fluorescence sensing behaviors towards cysteine and nitro-bearing molecules, showing potential applications in bio and explosive molecule sensing. This work provides a good reference for designing fluorescent MOF probes containing CuI molecules.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhiya Lin, Jiasheng Wu, Qianwen Ye, Yulong Chen, Hai Jia, Xiaohui Huang, Shaoming Ying
Summary: Na-ion batteries (NIBs) have attracted great interest as a potential technology for grid-scale energy storage due to the wide distribution, low cost, and environmental friendliness of sodium resources. However, their implementation is hindered by low rate capability and cycling stability caused by the large ionic size of Na+. In this study, a three-dimensional nanoarchitectured coral-like CoSe2@N-doped carbon (CL-CoSe2@NC) was synthesized, and it exhibited improved sodium storage properties with better electrode kinetics and a stable SEI film.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ya-Qiong Zhang, Yu Zhang, Guoping Zeng, Rong-Zhen Liao, Man Li
Summary: The mechanism and selectivity of CO2 reduction under visible light were investigated using density functional calculations. The results showed that a tetradentate PNNP-type Iridium(III) complex exhibited high activity and selectivity in the reaction.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sanyukta Ghosh, Shubhanth Jain, Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Gerda Rogl, Peter Rogl, Ernst Bauer, B. S. Murty, A. Govindaraj, Ramesh Chandra Mallik
Summary: In this study, reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was uniformly dispersed in the In0.5Co4Sb12 bulk material by ultrasonication, which effectively reduced the lattice thermal conductivity and improved the thermoelectric efficiency.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mika Takeuchi, Yutaka Amao
Summary: This study developed an effective visible-light driven system for fumaric acid production using renewable resources such as biomass derivatives, providing an alternative to the current petroleum-based synthesis methods.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Juan Jian, Meiting Wang, Zhuo Wang, Jingwen Meng, Yuqin Yang, Limin Chang
Summary: Developing low-cost and self-supported bifunctional catalysts is crucial for highly efficient water splitting devices. In this study, nano-NiFe2O4 was directly grown onto iron foil surface and Sn4+ was introduced into the NiFe2O4. The resulting Sn-NiFe2O4/IF showed low overpotentials and high current densities during oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), making it a promising catalyst for large-scale hydrogen production.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
