Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zoe L. Sinclair, Nicola L. Bell, Jessica. R. R. Bame, De-Liang Long, Leroy Cronin
Summary: Polyoxopalladates (POPs) are a class of self-assembling palladium-oxide clusters that have different sizes, shapes, and compositions. The largest compound in this family, {Pd-84}(Ac), is an ideal molecule for exploring supramolecular behavior in aqueous media. Through molecular visualization and nuclear magnetic resonance studies, it has been found that {Pd-84}(Ac) forms a 1:7 host-guest complex with benzyl viologen (BV2+) in aqueous solution.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaotong Zhao, Heng Wang, Boyang Li, Wenyao Zhang, Xiaopeng Li, Wei Zhao, Christoph Janiak, Andrew W. Heard, Xiao-Juan Yang, Biao Wu
Summary: Anion-coordination-driven assembly (ACDA) is a powerful method for constructing anionic supramolecular architectures. Expanding the anion centers to organic tris-carboxylates has shown promising ability in constructing novel topologies with increasing complexity and diversity.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shang-Bo Yu, Furong Lin, Jia Tian, Junlai Yu, Dan-Wei Zhang, Zhan-Ting Li
Summary: WS-POPs have gained attention as water-soluble or dispersible porous organic polymers with well-defined porosity and unique water-processable features. They have shown potential for various applications such as drug delivery, bioimaging, photocatalysis, and membrane separation. Future research is focused on developing new structures and biofunctions for WS-POPs.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qian Zhang, Bingkun Zhao, Zhenxing Lin, Feng Shi, Mengjiao Cheng
Summary: This study demonstrates the macroscopic supramolecular assembly (MSA) of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) building blocks using microgel films as flexible spacing coating and surface functional groups. The microgel films play a key role in achieving MSA by enhancing interfacial binding and reducing the laborious two-step modification process.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaojun Hu, Ruhui Hu, Xueqin Wu, Fengda Songsun, Han Zhu, Jie Chen, Hongxia Chen
Summary: In this study, a self-assembled network nanozyme and a glucose-recognition molecule mixture were prepared for stable and selective glucose sensing. The combination of nanozyme and glucose-recognition molecule resulted in a 73.2% enhancement of detection signal, showcasing excellent stability and selectivity for clinical glucose detection.
BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Danilo H. Jara, Mariano Fernandez, Andres Vega, Nancy Pizarro
Summary: This study investigates the impact of methyl and phenyl substituents in specific positions of the phen ligand on the structural and photophysical properties of [W(CO)(4)(phen-type)] complexes. The substituents significantly influence geometrical parameters, particularly the (OC)(eq)-W-(CO)(eq) angle, affecting the photophysical properties. The perturbation of the (OC)(eq)-W-(CO)(eq) angle induced by the substituents in the phen ligand plays a crucial role in determining the photophysical properties of these complexes.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bing Liu, Tao Yang, Xin Mu, Zhijian Mai, Hao Li, Yao Wang, Guofu Zhou
Summary: In a liquid crystal state, specific orientations and alignments of LC molecules produce outstanding anisotropy, with organic LC molecules and inorganic nanomaterials both capable of forming supramolecular LC phases. Hydrogen bonds are considered the best option for supramolecular LCs. This review summarizes the newest advances in self-assembled structure, stimulus-responsive capability and application of supramolecular hydrogen-bonded LC nanosystems, providing immense potential for advancing LC technology.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sandra Mena-Gutierrez, Jon Pascual-Colino, Garikoitz Beobide, Oscar Castillo, Ainara Castellanos-Rubio, Antonio Luque, Ekain Maiza-Razkin, Jon Mentxaka, Sonia Perez-Yanez
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are important and widely applied materials in the field of chemistry. This study successfully prepared a series of organic-metal materials by extending similar strategies. These materials have consistent structures and porous crystalline structures with humidity-driven breathing behavior. In addition, the study found that these materials exhibit good adsorption and release properties for certain drugs.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li -Juan Wang, Sha Bai, Ying-Feng Han
Summary: In this study, a water-soluble molecular cage was synthesized for the selective separation of structurally similar molecules under ambient conditions. The cage demonstrated good solubility and stability in aqueous media and exhibited excellent performance in the separation of alkanes, xylene, and other aromatic compounds.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Carmen C. Piras, Alasdair G. Kay, Paul G. Genever, Juliette Fitremann, David K. Smith
Summary: This study reports simple strategies to fabricate self-assembled artificial tubular and filamentous systems using a low molecular weight gelator (LMWG). The LMWG can be used in combination with a polymer gelator or alone to create stable gel structures with the ability to generate gold nanoparticles. The results show potential for tissue engineering applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo Yang, Jian-Wei Zhang, Shang-Bo Yu, Ze-Kun Wang, Pan-Qing Zhang, Xiao-Di Yang, Qiao-Yan Qi, Guan-Yu Yang, Da Ma, Zhan-Ting Li
Summary: A new porous supramolecular framework, Bu-SOF, has been discovered to exhibit interpenetration in crystals and non-interpenetration in solution. This phenomenon is attributed to the presence of water filling inside the porous framework and the electrostatic repulsion between the appended bipyridinium units of the tetrahedral building block.
SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jack M. Harrowfield, Mark I. Ogden, Alexandre N. Sobolev, Allan H. White
Summary: Mixing excess N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-1,4-butanediamine (Me(4)BDA) with p-t-butylcalix[8]arene (L) and [(UO2)(dmso)(5)](ClO4)(2) in a 1:2 ratio in acetonitrile solution resulted in the deposition of three different crystalline materials, including two uranyl complexes. Single crystal X-ray structural studies revealed the structures and chemical compositions of these materials.
JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Zhang, Chenyang Zhang, Jing Min, Chenglong Liu, Shizhong Mao, Liyan Wang, Bing Yang, Zeyuan Dong
Summary: This article presents a novel method of region-confined amphiphilic supramolecular polymerization (RASP) in a controllable two-step self-organization pathway, leading to the formation of circularly assembled supramolecular polymers. Water molecule plays a crucial role in RASP, and the water content in nonpolar solvent chloroform is sensitive to trigger controllable amphiphilic self-organization.
CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ana Maria Hodorogea, Anca Silvestru, Vito Lippolis, Alexandra Pop
Summary: The coordination behavior of two macrocyclic ligands with ZnCl2, CdI2, and HgCl2 was studied. Experimental results indicate the formation of ionic species, and X-ray diffraction studies confirmed the crystal structures.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Rajkumar
Summary: In this study, a novel NLO material ACRNR was synthesized and characterized for its optical, structural, thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. The charge transfer activity, photoluminescence spectrum, crystal structure, thermal stability, dielectric properties, mechanical properties, and SHG efficiency of ACRNR were investigated. The laser damage threshold value of the grown crystal was found to be 3.24 GW/cm(2).
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meilin Wang, Yinjuan Guo, Guiyan Zhao, Baokuan Chen, Yanfeng Bi
Summary: Two new Ni8Mo8 bimetallic coordination clusters, Ni8PMo8 and Ni8Mo8, were synthesized and characterized. These two clusters can be directly loaded on carbon paper and used as working electrodes for glucose detection and oxidation, showing distinguishable performances. This work provides a better understanding of the structure-property relationships in using substituted polyoxometalates for electrochemical applications and is helpful for building functional materials based on calixarenes or polyoxometalates.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Optics
Lingguo Cao, Hengying Xu, Zukai Sun, Chenglin Bai, Nan Cui, Yining Zhang, Lishan Yang, Weibin Sun, Yanfeng Bi
Summary: This study proposes a joint equalization scheme for a high baud rate Stokes vector direct detection (SVDD) system, which can simultaneously equalize phase noise, rotation of state-of-polarization (RSOP), and chromatic dispersion (CD) impairments. The scheme utilizes a sliding window assisted extended Kalman filter (SWA-EKF) to track RSOP in time domain, compensate for CD in frequency domain, and mitigate EEPN in time domain again. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed scheme can effectively track RSOP, compensate for up to 1600 ps/nm of CD, and reduce phase noise caused by a laser linewidth of 3 MHz.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meng Zhao, Jing Wang, Xiao Wang, Jing Xu, Li Liu, Weiting Yang, Jing Feng, Shuyan Song, Hongjie Zhang
Summary: This study reports an unconventional galvanic replacement reaction that fabricates a unique hierarchical structure of Fe3O4-CeO2 bimetallic nanotubes covered by Fe2O3 ultrathin nanosheets. The addition of CeO2 stabilizes Fe2+ cations, leading to remarkably enhanced NH3 yield rate and Faradaic efficiency. The hierarchical feature enhances electrode-electrolyte contact, while the generation of Fe2O3-Fe3O4 heterogeneous junctions optimizes the reaction pathways.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xinxin Hang, Xiaoju Wang, Meilin Wang, Mengwei Chen, Yanfeng Bi
Summary: The integration of heterometallic units into coordination clusters can enhance their electrocatalytic performance. In this study, a series of coordination clusters were synthesized using different metal precursors and ligands, and they showed improved activity in the oxygen evolution reaction.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanli Zhou, Zihan Huang, Jiaxiang Liu, Hui Dong, Yintang Zhang, Maotian Xu, Yanfeng Bi
Summary: This study develops a sensitive electrochemical assay for the activity of BACE1, which is essential for Alzheimer's disease treatment. The assay is based on silver nanoparticles and tyrosine conjugation as tags and marking method, respectively. It provides an excellent linear relationship for BACE1 detection and is successfully applied for screening of BACE1 inhibitors and evaluation in serum samples.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li Li, Na Liu, Kun Zhou, Guang-Min Liang, Yi-Fan Tan, Jiu-Yu Ji, Bao-Kuan Chen, Yan-Feng Bi
Summary: In this study, two silver cluster compounds were successfully synthesized and their structures were characterized. The controlled synthesis of these compounds through anion template-driven transformation is important for understanding silver cluster compounds. The increase in the number of CO32- templates led to changes in the shape and size of the silver clusters.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yandong Chen, Yueguang Xue, Wenhao Liu, Shilin Li, Xinlian Wang, Weixian Zhou, Guanghui Zhang, Kai Liu, Hongjie Zhang, Yuliang Zhao, Chunying Chen, Ying Liu
Summary: A wearable sweat-based energy generator (SEG) is designed to directly power up a soft artificial muscle, which generates electricity from sweat based on the redox reaction. The generator shows a maximum power density of 18.3 μW cm-2 at a resistance of 0.3 kΩ with a small amount of sweat (0.2 mL), sufficient to activate the artificial muscles.
Article
Optics
Yanfeng Bi, Hengying Xu, Hongbing Gao, Chenglin Bai, Yining Zhang, Lixia Xi, Nan Cui, Lishan Yang, Weibin Sun, Xue Tang
Summary: This paper investigates the combined effect of laser frequency offset (FO) and amplifier spontaneous emission (ASE) noise in discrete spectrum modulated nonlinear frequency division multiplexing (DS-NFDM) transmission. A training sequence-assisted FOE (TS-FOE) scheme is proposed to effectively reduce the impact of ASE noise.
OPTICS COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongyan Ji, Xiao Wang, Xiaoxu Wei, Yuxuan Peng, Shuaishuai Zhang, Shuyan Song, Hongjie Zhang
Summary: Hydrogenolysis is an effective method for converting polyolefins into high-value chemicals. In this study, the activity of CeO2-supported Ru single atoms, nanoclusters, and nanoparticles in LDPE hydrogenolysis showed a volcanic trend. Metal-support interactions and hydrogen spillover effect were identified as the two key factors in the reaction. Only when the balance between these two effects is achieved, as in CeO2-supported Ru nanoclusters, can the hydrogenolysis activity be promoted.
Article
Neurosciences
Ning Wang, Lingjie Wang, Yixing Yu, Guangzheng Li, Changhao Cao, Rui Xu, Bin Jiang, Yongfeng Bi, Minjia Xie, Chunhong Hu, Wei Gao, Mo Zhu
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the consistency of MRI and Simultaneous Hybrid PET/MRI images in the histological classification of patients with focal cortical dysplasia. The study also aimed to evaluate the postoperative outcomes using these imaging techniques. The results showed that MRI had a high lesion detection sensitivity for focal cortical dysplasia, while Simultaneous Hybrid PET/MRI showed high sensitivity for detecting type II and III lesions.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zuohu Zhou, Linmeng Xu, Guiyan Zhao, Kun Zhou, Baokuan Chen, Yanfeng Bi
Summary: We synthesized and characterized an ultra-stable cuprous Cu-12 cluster, which showed excellent photothermal conversion properties. The cluster was constructed from a pre-synthesized Cu-6 precursor and two Cu-3-HTC4A polynuclear secondary building units. The efficient organic ligand protection and cluster-cluster assembly strategy ensured the stability of the cuprous cluster in various solvents and under strong acid or base conditions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wenjing Wang, Tao Tan, Shangwei Wang, Taixing Tan, Su Zhang, Chengyu Li, Hongjie Zhang
Summary: Phosphors have attracted significant interest as potential optical temperature sensors. A new blue-light stimulated KSr6Sc(SiO4)(4):Eu2+ phosphor with decorative krohnkite-like octahedral tetrahedral chains was successfully synthesized. The phosphor exhibits yellow-orange emission and shows high sensitivity to temperature variation from 200 to 475 K.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yinjuan Guo, Jiahui Li, Guiyan Zhao, Baokuan Chen, Xinxin Hang, Yanfeng Bi
Summary: A thiacalix[4]arene-supported octahedral Na@Co-24 cluster was formed by assembling six Co-4-(TC4A) polynuclear secondary building units (PSBUs) and eight 2,4,6-PTC linkers. The Na+ in the octahedron was replaced by Cu2+ through ion exchange, leading to a well-defined Cu@Co-24 cluster. The Cu@Co-24 cluster exhibited enhanced visible-light absorption and selective photoreduction of CO2 to CO due to the synergistic effect between Cu and Co.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guanhong Li, Huan Wang, Qiang Li, Xiaoxin Zhang, Yucai Qin, Yanfeng Bi, Lijuan Song
Summary: Y-zeolites modified with copper ions are effective adsorbents for ethylene and ethane separation. This study focused on the relationship between the states of Cu species and ethylene adsorption capacity. Cu(i)NaY-3 adsorbent showed the highest ethylene breakthrough adsorption capacity and the analysis of copper species confirmed their influence on ethylene adsorption.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wen-Xuan Xie, Chun-Hui Xue, Meng Liu, Kun Zhou, Hui-Hao Gu, Jiu-Yu Ji, Bao-Kuan Chen, Na Liu, Yan-Feng Bi
Summary: Two thiacalix[4]arene-protected silver(I) alkynyl nanoclusters, Ag-9 and Ag-18, were synthesized and characterized. The structural unit of these nanoclusters migrated in different modes under the influence of different coordination ions, resulting in different Ag.Ag distances. Both nanoclusters exhibited good solution stability and their fluorescence responses were influenced by the polarity of the solvent.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dan He, Yawen Li, Fuwen Zhao, Yuze Lin
Summary: High trap density in organic solar cells leads to localized charge carriers and reduced carrier lifetime, limiting device efficiency. This feature article summarizes the recent advances of trap suppression by material design and device engineering.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Olivier Monfort, Arshitha Madhusudhan, Martin Motola
Summary: This article presents the advantages of coupling photocatalysis and Fenton-based processes for environmental remediation and discusses their synergy. It critically examines the simultaneous triggering of these two processes and provides insights into research approaches. The study aims to enhance understanding of this complex process and highlight the potential integration of new catalysts in current wastewater treatment technology.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manideepa Dhar, Chittaranjan Mishra, Avijit Das, Uttam Manna
Summary: An approach of 'polymerization of monomers in its aggregated form' has been introduced to tailor the water wettability of fibrous and porous substrates, achieving hydrophobicity to superhydrophobicity transition, as well as patterned wettability. This facile chemical method provides a durable coating with adjustable and patterned wettability for various potential applications.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saswat Ranjan Bhoi, Chhanda Debnath, Shikha Gandhi
Summary: In this article, a novel catalytic reaction using Pd(0) and Bronsted acid is reported for the synthesis of biologically important imidazolidinone-fused N-heterocycles through redox-neutral intramolecular N-allylation of indoles and pyrroles with alkynes. This atom-economical method is applicable to a wide range of substrates and eliminates the need for leaving groups or oxidizing agents commonly used in traditional allylation reactions.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Longkun Chen, Mingshuai Zhang, Meichen Liu, Zhuoyuan Liu, Yuetong Qiu, Zhilai Zhang, Fuchao Yu, Jiuzhong Huang
Summary: In this study, an efficient Rh(III)-catalyzed selective mono- and dual-C-H bond functionalization/cyclization with iodonium ylide as the sole coupling partner was demonstrated. Fused benzodiazepine skeletons were obtained in excellent yields, providing an improved approach to dual C-H unsymmetrical functionalization.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alice Kennett, Sven Epple, Gabriella van der Valk, Irene Georgiou, Evelyne Gout, Romain R. Vives, Angela J. Russell
Summary: This study presents the design and synthesis of sulfated disaccharide inhibitors based on IdoA(2S)-GlcNS(6S), which showed potent inhibition of Sulf-2. The results suggest that IdoA(2S)-GlcNS(6S) is the shortest fragment size required for effective inhibition of Sulfs, and a trisulfated disaccharide is identified as the minimal fragment size of heparan sulfate for effective endosulfatase inhibition.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mauro Garbini, Andrea Brunetti, Riccardo Pedrazzani, Magda Monari, Massimo Marcaccio, Giulio Bertuzzi, Marco Bandini
Summary: The self-adaptability of galvanostatic electrolysis was found to be helpful in a multistage chemo- and diastereoselective electrochemically promoted cyclodimerization of chalcones. Through a series of reductive events, densely functionalized cyclopentanes with five contiguous stereocenters were obtained (25 examples, yields up to 95%, dr values up to >20:1). Further experimental and electrochemical investigations indicated the crucial role of dynamic kinetic resolution of the aldol intermediate in the reaction mechanism.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dhananjay S. Nipate, Neha Meena, Prakash N. Swami, Krishnan Rangan, Anil Kumar
Summary: In this study, the synthesis of functionalized benzo[a]phenazines and indazolo[2,3-a]quinolines was achieved through Rh(III)-catalyzed oxidative annulation of 2-arylquinoxalines and 2-aryl-2H-indazoles with allyl alcohols. The method showed a wide substrate scope, excellent functional group tolerance, good to high yields of annulated products, and the capability for scaled-up synthesis. A tentative mechanism of the annulation reaction was proposed based on a preliminary mechanistic investigation.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruonan Zhang, Abudukadi Tudi, Xia Yang, Xuping Wang, Zhihua Yang, Shujuan Han, Shilie Pan
Summary: A new lead tellurium borate material with a unique fundamental building block [B4O10] was synthesized and found to exhibit high birefringence. The structure-property relationship was discussed using first-principles calculations.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amresh Kumar Singh, Baishali Thakurta, Anupam Giri, Monalisa Pal
Summary: This study introduces three key concepts for the quick synthesis of large-scale high-quality 2D materials films and their utilization in device fabrication.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Reina Hagiwara, Shun Nishimura, Kosuke Okeyoshi
Summary: A copolymer-conjugated nanocatalytic system has been developed to improve electron transfer and enhance photoinduced H2 generation.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
