Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Gokhan Dumlupinar, Sanathana Konugolu Venkata Sekar, Claudia Nunzia Guadagno, Jean S. Matias, Pranav Lanka, Chris K. W. Kho, Stefan Andersson-Engels
Summary: This work provides a range of UCNP-based phantom tools and a manufacturing recipe to bridge the gap and accelerate the development of UCNP-based biophotonics applications in the emerging field of upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs).
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Noufal Kandoth, Subhadip Barman, Atin Chatterjee, Sandip Sarkar, Anik Kumar Dey, Sumit Kumar Pramanik, Amitava Das
Summary: This review focuses on the development of upconverting nanoparticles based on core-shell lanthanide-doped nanoclusters for photoactive nanosystems against microbial infection and its therapeutic application. Utilizing NIR photoirradiation generated by lanthanum doped UCNPs, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy and multimodal therapy are achieved. The study highlights the efficacy of UCNPs against antibiotic-resistant bacterial colonies, drug-resistant fungi, and viruses, along with presenting their biosafety and biocompatibility at both in vitro and in vivo levels.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manoj Kumar Mahata, Ranjit De, Kang Taek Lee
Summary: The article reviews the progress and potential of lanthanide-doped upconverting nanoparticles in biomedical applications, focusing on their applications in optogenetics, oncotherapy, bioimaging, etc. The unique properties of UCNPs make them accurate, sensitive, multifunctional nanoprobes, leading to significant advancements in therapy and diagnosis. Emerging bioapplications and challenges in clinical translation of UCNP-based nanotechnology research are also discussed.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alireza Ghasempour, Hamideh Dehghan, Mehrnaz Ataee, Bozhi Chen, Zeqiang Zhao, Mahsa Sedighi, Xindong Guo, Mohammad-Ali Shahbazi
Summary: Cadmium sulfide nanoparticles (CdS NPs) are widely used in nanobiotechnology due to their unique properties and have applications in biosensors, bioimaging, and antibacterial and anticancer applications. Biogenic synthesis is a preferred method for producing CdS NPs due to its efficiency, environmental friendliness, and biocompatibility. The size and coating of CdS NPs play a crucial role in their biomedical activities, and there is a need for further in vivo studies to reduce toxicity. This review discusses synthesis methods, characterization, and applications of CdS NPs in the biomedical field.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mohammad Imran, Vemana Gowd, Puspita Saha, Summya Rashid, Anis Ahmad Chaudhary, Marwa Yousry A. Mohamed, Abdullah S. Alawam, Rehan Khan
Summary: Nanotechnology is being used as a model for developing better treatments for various diseases, but it still faces challenges such as inadequate circulation, insufficient accumulation at the target region, and undesired toxicity. Scientists are producing cell-membrane camouflaged nanoparticles as a biomimetic technique to overcome these challenges and improve therapeutic efficacy. These biomimetic nanoparticles have potential applications in diagnosing and treating diseases, including drug administration, immunisation, immunological regulation, and detoxification.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Kun Lu, Xiao-Yang Zhu, Yan Li, Ning Gu
Summary: This review summarizes and discusses the preparation strategies of Prussian blue (PB) and its analogues (PBA) for biomedical applications. PB and PBA show excellent biosafety, magnetic properties, photothermal properties, and enzymatic mimicking abilities. The review provides a reference for the design and biomedical application of PB-based nanomaterials.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingjing Liu, Bin Liu
Summary: Organelles play vital roles in cellular communication and their dysfunction leads to various pathological conditions. Exosomes, as extracellular vesicles, have been utilized as natural vehicles for drug delivery. Material-assisted engineering of intracellular organelles using different strategies has gained significant research interest. This Review highlights the potential of modifying organelles with man-made and natural materials for diverse applications.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
G. Muthulakshmi, M. Mohamed Ismail, R. Ramya, M. Arivanandhan, S. Arjunan, A. Bhaskaran
Summary: In this study, pristine SnO2 nanoparticles and MoS2 nanoflakes were synthesized using hydrothermal method, and a SnO2/MoS2 nanocomposite was prepared by sonochemical method. Various analyses were conducted to compare the physicochemical properties of the pristine materials and the nanocomposite. The 5% SnO2/MoS2 composite electrode exhibited the highest specific capacitance of 146F/g in a 2 M KOH electrolyte solution.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xue Zhou, Erik Jan Cornel, Shisheng He, Jianzhong Du
Summary: With the increasing global population aging, the incidence of bone-related diseases has significantly increased, making nanomaterials a research hotspot for treating these diseases. This review summarizes the latest advances in bone-targeting nanoparticles, including classification, mechanisms, and applications, providing direction for future research.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sagrario Yadira Gutierrez de la Rosa, Ramiro Muniz Diaz, Paola Trinidad Villalobos Gutierrez, Rita Patakfalvi, Oscar Gutierrez Coronado
Summary: Functionalized platinum nanoparticles have attracted considerable research interest as therapeutic agents due to their properties and applications. By functionalizing the nanoparticle surfaces, selectivity can be increased and the side effects of conventional drugs can be reduced. With the development of nanotechnology in the biomedical field, functionalized platinum nanoparticles have been utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as cancer and infections. This review discusses the physical, chemical, and biological methods of obtaining platinum nanoparticles and explores the advantages and disadvantages of their synthesis. Furthermore, it explores the applications in the biomedical field that can be achieved by functionalizing the nanoparticle surfaces with different bioactive molecules, including antibodies, biodegradable polymers, and biomolecules.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lubos Nagy, Adriana Zelenakova, Pavol Hrubovcak, Michael Barutiak, Maksym Lisnichuk, Jozef Bednarcik, Jana Vargova, Rastislav Jendzelovsky, Juraj Sevc, Stefan Vilcek
Summary: Fine CoFe2O4 nanoparticles with citric acid capping were synthesized under different pH conditions. Lower pH led to the formation of a thicker citric acid shell and weaker inter-particle interactions, while higher pH resulted in a thinner organic coating and stronger interactions, leading to the formation of larger agglomerates with pomegranate-like structure.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Catia Vieira Rocha, Victor Goncalves, Milene Costa da Silva, Manuel Banobre-Lopez, Juan Gallo
Summary: This review focuses on the combination of PLGA with different inorganic nanomaterials to overcome the limitations of the polymer and expand its applications in the field of nanomedicine. The physicochemical properties of these nanocomposites and various synthesis methods are discussed, along with recent progress in their design and biomedical applications, providing a framework for future research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ren Hao Soon, Zhen Yin, Metin Alp Dogan, Nihal Olcay Dogan, Mehmet Efe Tiryaki, Alp Can Karacakol, Asli Aydin, Pouria Esmaeili-Dokht, Metin Sitti
Summary: This article presents a pangolin-inspired bi-layered soft robot design that achieves heating >70 degrees C at distances >5cm without compromising compliance and safety, thus providing a new option for biomedical applications.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Harutyun Gyulasaryan, Astghik Kuzanyan, Aram Manukyan, Alexander S. Mukasyan
Summary: Combustion synthesis is a green and energy-saving method for synthesizing various nanoscale materials. This review focuses on the combustion synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles and their properties relevant to different bio-applications. Challenges are analyzed, and specific research directions are suggested for improving the properties and stability of fabricated materials.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mingyang Jiang, Raed H. Althomali, Shakeel Ahmed Ansari, Ebraheem Abdu Musad Saleh, Jitendra Gupta, Khusan Djakhongirovich Kambarov, Hashem O. Alsaab, Enas R. Alwaily, Beneen M. Hussien, Yasser Fakri Mustafa, Asghar Narmani, Bagher Farhood
Summary: Traditional approaches like chemotherapy and radiotherapy have shown limited efficacy in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, leading to the exploration of potential novel approaches. Biomaterials such as chitosan nanoparticles have gained attention for their properties and have been approved by the FDA for pharmaceutical applications. Combining chitosan with metallic nanoparticles could further enhance the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Lorenzo Biancalana, Manja Kubeil, Silvia Schoch, Stefano Zacchini, Fabio Marchetti
Summary: This study investigated the photo-induced cytotoxicity of diiron compounds containing bridging carbyne, isocyanoacetate, or vinyliminium ligands. Novel water-soluble compounds were synthesized and characterized, and their performance in cell proliferation studies was evaluated. The aminocarbyne [3]NO3 showed substantial nontoxic effects in the dark but exhibited marked photoinduced cytotoxicity, making it a promising candidate for further research.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Massimo Sgarzi, Matteo Gigli, Charlotte Giuriato, Claudia Crestini
Summary: The extensive use of non-degradable microplastics in daily life products is causing serious pollution problems. This study explores the use of lignin as a viable alternative due to its self-assembly ability. Lignosulfonate microcapsules containing a limonene core were prepared and their pH-responsive behavior was investigated. Factors such as molecular weight and sulfonate groups were found to be crucial in controlling release kinetics. Fractionation of lignosulfonate and the introduction of a specific additive were effective strategies for tailoring the capsules' behavior.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fabiana M. Pennisi, Anna L. Pellegrino, Nadia Licciardello, Claudia Mezzalira, Massimo Sgarzi, Adolfo Speghini, Graziella Malandrino, Gianaurelio Cuniberti
Summary: This study synthesized novel doped beta-NaYF4/TiO2 composite films using a photocatalytic approach, and investigated the impact of the doped beta-NaYF4 phase on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 for the degradation of methylene blue.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Matteo Gigli, Guido Fellet, Laura Pilotto, Massimo Sgarzi, Luca Marchiol, Claudia Crestini
Summary: Sustainable nanotechnological strategies are crucial for improving the efficiency of conventional agricultural practices. The controlled release of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides using nanoscaled systems has great potential for sustainable, efficient, and resilient agriculture. Lignin, especially in the form of nanostructures, can serve as a sustainable biomaterial for nano-enabled agricultural applications.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shan Wang, Luca Scandurra, Rene Huebner, Ulla Gro Nielsen, Changzhu Wu
Summary: Chemoenzymatic cascades are important tools for advanced synthesis in chemistry. In this study, a simple method combining particle catalysts and enzymes in water and Pickering emulsions was successfully presented, enabling chemoenzymatic cascades. The particle catalysts acted as asymmetric catalysts for the first-step reaction and as an emulsifier to form stable Pickering emulsions. The second-step reaction of enantioselective acylation was achieved by adding Candida antarctica lipase B into the emulsions. This method has potential for generalizing to other cascade syntheses with different chemo- and biocatalysts in the future.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Elisabetta Alfonsi, Heiko Lange, Luc Zongo, Giovanna Poce, Massimo Sgarzi, Claudia Crestini
Summary: Salicylate and benzoate sunscreen agents were encapsulated in tannin microcapsules using a green, fast, and robust ultrasound technique. The microcapsules, obtained without cross linking agents, were fully characterized, including encapsulation efficiencies. The release kinetics of the microcapsules mimicked skin conditions and showed synergistic effects between sunscreen actives and natural tannin polyphenols, reducing the amount of synthetic sunscreens needed for sustainable and environmentally friendly UV-protection systems.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Anna Kulis-Kapuscinska, Monika Kwoka, Michal Adam Borysiewicz, Tomasz Wojciechowski, Nadia Licciardello, Massimo Sgarzi, Gianaurelio Cuniberti
Summary: The photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) in wastewater using ZnO nanostructured porous thin films was studied. The SEM analysis revealed the presence of a coral reef structure on the surface of the ZnO thin films, which increased in size after the photocatalytic experiments. The XPS analysis showed slight non-stoichiometry and the presence of carboxyl and carbonyl functional groups after the photodegradation of MB.
Article
Immunology
Haidy A. Saleh, Nicola Mitwasi, Martin Ullrich, Manja Kubeil, Magali Toussaint, Winnie Deuther-Conrad, Christin Neuber, Claudia Arndt, Liliana R. Loureiro, Alexandra Kegler, Karla Elizabeth Gonzalez Soto, Birgit Belter, Claudia Roessig, Jens Pietzsch, Marcus Frenz, Michael Bachmann, Anja Feldmann
Summary: Glioblastoma (GBM) is a difficult-to-cure tumor, and current treatment regimes have limited effectiveness. Immunotherapies, particularly chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-expressing T cells, show promise for targeted therapy of GBM. However, CAR T cells can have serious side effects. In this study, the authors used the switchable RevCAR system to simultaneously target EGFR and GD2, which are expressed in GBM, providing specific and controlled activation of CAR T cells for killing tumor cells. The authors also demonstrated the potential of Dual-RevCAR T cells for gated targeting of GBM.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stephan Hilpmann, Henry Moll, Bjoern Drobot, Manja Vogel, Rene Huebner, Thorsten Stumpf, Andrea Cherkouk
Summary: The interaction between the lanthanide Eu(III) and a sulfate-reducing microorganism was investigated, revealing a complex mechanism involving lactate complexation and bioprecipitation with phosphates excreted from the cells.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ina Kopp, Patrick Cieslik, Karl Anger, Thomas Josephy, Lucca Neupert, Gunasekaran Velmurugan, Michael Gast, Hubert Wadepohl, Santiago Andreïs Bruehlmann, Martin Walther, Klaus Kopka, Michael Bachmann, Holger Stephan, Manja Kubeil, Peter Comba
Summary: Octadentate and nonadentate ligands with a bispidine scaffold have been studied for their coordination properties with different metal ions. Ligand L-2 has shown to be an ideal chelator for In-111, Lu-177, and Ac-225, while a derivative ligand L-3 with terpyridine substitution was found to be less efficient. The coordination chemistry of L-2 has been extended to additional metal ions including Bi3+, La3+, and Pb2+, and the resulting complexes are stable and inert.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Manja Kubeil, Yota Suzuki, Maria Antonietta Casulli, Rozy Kamal, Takeshi Hashimoto, Michael Bachmann, Takashi Hayashita, Holger Stephan
Summary: Nanogels have a wide range of applications in the field of biomedicine, particularly in drug delivery, therapeutic applications, tissue engineering, and sensor systems. Cyclodextrin-based nanogels are highly biocompatible and customizable, making them especially important. While most biological investigations are currently carried out in vitro, in vivo applications are becoming more important. Radiolabeled nanogels have potential for imaging and therapy.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyue Shi, Yiqi Ling, Youcong Li, Guanhua Li, Juan Li, Lingwei Wang, Fanhong Min, Rene Huebner, Shuai Yuan, Jinhua Zhan, Bin Cai
Summary: This study presents a novel approach for achieving complete glucose electrooxidation using a Cu-based metal-hydroxide-organic framework, which exhibits significantly improved electrocatalytic activity and enables the exclusive oxidation of glucose into formate and carbonate. A high-performance nonenzymatic glucose sensor was also developed. This work provides a new molecule-level strategy for designing catalytically active sites and has potential implications for the development of next-generation electrochemical devices.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Johannes Kresse, Maximilian Georgi, Rene Huebner, Alexander Eychmueller
Summary: The physical properties of nanomaterials are determined by their structural features, and accurate structural control is essential for applications such as metal aerogels. In this study, Au-Ni aerogels with different morphologies including alloys, heterostructures, and hollow spheres were successfully synthesized. The morphology of the aerogels directly affected their physisorption behavior and was related to their structural features and physicochemical properties.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Zeljko Janicijevic, Trang-Anh Nguyen-Le, Ahmed Alsadig, Isli Cela, Rugile Zilenaite, Taufhik Hossain Tonmoy, Manja Kubeil, Michael Bachmann, Larysa Baraban
Summary: The study presents a portable multiplexed biosensor platform based on the extended gate field-effect transistor and demonstrates its amplified response using gold nanoparticle-based bioconjugates. The platform achieves sensitivities comparable to fully customized nanofabricated potentiometric sensors and shows a significant amplification of the potentiometric response using gold nanoparticle bioconjugation. The results highlight the potential of the biosensor for multidimensional diagnostics in clinical and laboratory settings.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2023)
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)
