Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chuanhai Jiang, Xiaokang Wang, Kebin Lu, Weifeng Jiang, Huakai Xu, Xiaofei Wei, Zhifei Wang, Yuguo Ouyang, Fangna Dai
Summary: Natural gas contains impurities that hinder the utilization of methane, making gas purification an urgent issue. Two layer structures were synthesized through solvothermal reaction, and their structures were modified by adding a ligand. Despite having small pore volumes, the adsorption/separation performance can be significantly improved through pore confinement strategy.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dongsik Nam, Jiyeon Kim, Eunhye Hwang, Joohan Nam, Hyein Jeong, Tae-Hyuk Kwon, Wonyoung Choe
Summary: The chemical environment of pores is crucial for various applications of porous solids, and metal-organic polyhedra (MOPs) based on Zr have been shown to be a versatile platform with controllable intrinsic pores. By utilizing mixed-cage and mixed-linker synthesis approaches, different levels of complexity in functionality assembly can be achieved. This study demonstrates the potential of MOPs as a unique multivariate platform for studying the emerging properties of multivariate porous solids.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Huang, Xiaoqian Hao, Shuanglong Ma, Rui Wang, Yazhou Wang
Summary: This review comprehensively discusses the recent progress of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) in gas purification, especially in the capture, catalysis, and detection of common harmful gases. The design strategies of COF functional materials and the challenges and future research directions in this field are also summarized.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yingling Dong, Rui Chen, Xu Zhu, Caoyuan Niu, Benlai Wu, Ajuan Yu
Summary: This study synthesized a novel three-dimensional homochiral porous coordination polymer with photoluminescence and fluorescence-based metal ion sensing properties, as well as enantioselective adsorption capabilities for (R)-and (S)-1-phenylethanamine and (R) and (S)-1-phenylethanol.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yan Su, Ken-ichi Otake, Jia-Jia Zheng, Satoshi Horike, Susumu Kitagawa, Cheng Gu
Summary: Efficient separation of water isotopologues at room temperature has been achieved by constructing porous coordination polymers with flip-flop molecular motions to regulate the diffusion rates of water isotopologues. This method shows promise for high-performance vapor separation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Debobroto Sensharma, Benjamin H. Wilson, Naveen Kumar, Daniel J. O'Hearn, Michael J. Zaworotko
Summary: This study reports a series of HUMs that can be fine-tuned in structure and properties through the variation of inorganic pillars. Gas sorption experiments demonstrate that these HUMs exhibit high selectivity for gas separation.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Rebecca L. Siegelman, Eugene J. Kim, Jeffrey R. Long
Summary: Global investment in counteracting climate change has generated interest in carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) as an emissions mitigation technology. Porous materials can adsorb large quantities of gas, making them a promising solution for CO2 capture and decarbonization efforts.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruihe Yu, Lin Liu, Liying Yin, Yege Jing, Ning Zhang, Hang Bian, Guangshan Zhu
Summary: The growth of porous aromatic frameworks (PAFs) on the surface of polymer brushes is achieved for the first time. The confined environment provided by the polymer brushes leads to the formation of nanosized and homogeneous spherical PAFs. The size of PAFs can be controlled by adjusting reaction time, grafting density, and concentration of 4-bromobenzene.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Di Chen, Dan Luo, Yanlei He, Jinya Tian, Yao Yu, Hongyu Wang, Jonathan L. Sessler, Xiaodong Chi
Summary: Here, we report an easy-to-prepare calix[4]pyrrole-based azobridged porous organic polymer (C4P-POP) that efficiently captures bromine. C4P-POP has high uptake capacities for bromine in both vapor and cyclohexane solution. The experiments show that C4P-POP selectively captures bromine from a mixture of bromine and iodine in cyclohexane.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jian Wang, Congcong Wang, Hongchao Wang, Bo Jin, Peiping Zhang, Lina Li, Shiding Miao
Summary: Three porous organic frameworks (POFs) were constructed via a cost-effective Scholl reaction with N-containing building units, showing moderate porosity and satisfactory thermal stability. The electron-rich amino group in the POFs improved the affinity to iodine, achieving iodine uptake capacities superior to most porous adsorbents. The promising and cost-effective materials could be used for nuclear waste management applications.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Gong, Wenhao Wu, Daohui Lin, Kun Yang
Summary: SHMP-1 is a superhydrophobic hypercrosslinked microporous polymer adsorbent with a specific surface area of up to 2100 m(2) g(-1). It is stable at high temperatures and in various solvents, while exhibiting high affinity for organic solvents and CO2 adsorption capacity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
J. Ehren Eichler, James N. Burrow, Naman Katyal, Graeme Henkelman, C. Buddie Mullins
Summary: Here we examine how changes in the charge density of activating alkali cations affect the synthesis and physicochemical properties of N-rich activated carbons. The synthesis reagents have significant influence on the nitrogen content, chemical environment, surface area, and pore types of the materials. Different samples exhibited varying CO2/N2 selectivity based on d-spacing, surface N content, and porosity. This study shows that the choice of activating cation can greatly impact the properties and adsorption selectivity of CO2.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Michael R. Dworzak, Meaghan M. Deegan, Glenn P. A. Yap, Eric D. Bloch
Summary: The influence of ligand functionalization on two series of isoreticular Ni(II)- and Co(II)-based calixarene-capped cages was investigated. The highly soluble cages can still have access to high surface areas for many of the isolated phases.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hailong Wang, Yinghua Jin, Nana Sun, Wei Zhang, Jianzhuang Jiang
Summary: Porous organic cages (POCs) are a class of organic materials with intrinsic porosity. Post-synthetic modification (PSM) has emerged as a highly viable strategy for broadening the functions and applications of POCs, leading to improved stability, tunable porosity, and selective guest binding. This approach allows for the realization of intricate structures and unique gas adsorption selectivity that cannot be achieved through traditional predesign methods.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Francesco Fasano, Jacopo Dosso, C. Grazia Bezzu, Mariolino Carta, Francois Kerff, Nicola Demitri, Bao-Lian Su, Davide Bonifazi
Summary: Porous BN-doped materials with different structures, including an open porous 3D entangled structure and a layered 2D honeycomb structure, were successfully engineered. The rotated arrangement of borazine cores in the architecture resulted in large channels and high CO2 adsorption capacity.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yun Li, Meng Chen, Hui Tang, Songbai Han, Hongzhe Song, Pengfei Wang, Yusheng Zhao, Jinlong Zhu
Summary: CO2 hydrate nucleation on the surfaces of clay minerals is important for CO2 storage in marine sediments. This study used molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the heterogeneous nucleation of CO2 hydrates on different clay mineral surfaces. The results showed that the surface groups of clay minerals significantly affect CO2 hydrate nucleation and consequently CO2 storage in deposits.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fiaz Hussain, Jinlong Zhu, Hui Xia, Yusheng Zhao, Wei Xia
Summary: This article explores the properties of various halide electrolytes with different structures, revealing that halospinel Li2M2/3Cl4 structures exhibit excellent conductivity and stability, with Li2Sm2/3Cl4 showing particular promise for potential applications in solid-state batteries.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gaoshuai Jia, Zhi Deng, Dixing Ni, Zhaoran Ji, Diancheng Chen, Xinxin Zhang, Tao Wang, Shuai Li, Yusheng Zhao
Summary: All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) have gained much attention due to their high safety and energy density. Halide solid-state electrolytes show good interfacial compatibility and thermal stability in solid-state batteries. This study provides insights into the selection of battery materials with good compatibility for ASSLBs.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhi Deng, Zhou Jin, Diancheng Chen, Dixing Ni, Mengyu Tian, Yuanjie Zhan, Shuai Li, Yang Sun, Xuejie Huang, Yusheng Zhao
Summary: This study proposes a simple and cost-effective method to construct bilayer halide ISSEs, enabling the development of high-performance AISSLMBs with good interfacial compatibility and thermal stability.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuefeng Zhou, Chao Gu, Guozhu Song, Dejiang Ma, Leiming Fang, Chunyin Zhou, Yusheng Zhao, Yongcheng Liang, Shanmin Wang
Summary: In this study, cubic tungsten nitrides were synthesized by a high-pressure method, and their crystal structures and mechanical properties were determined. Atomic deficiencies play a crucial role in the stability of these nitrides. The materials exhibit excellent mechanical and thermal properties, making them potential replacements for metal carbides used in tools.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Miriam Fernandez-Calleja, Christophe Boutin, Emmanuelle Dyrszka, Yann Manes, Jochen C. Reif, Yusheng Zhao, Nieves Aparicio, Francisco J. Ciudad, Ana M. Casas, Ernesto Igartua
Summary: This study investigates the potential of Spanish germplasm for creating hybrids suitable for southern Europe, an untapped region for hybrid barley. A total of 140 locally adapted, advanced breeding lines from a Spanish breeding program were examined to expand the germplasm options for hybrid barley development. Through field trials and genomic predictions, lines with high general combining ability were identified for potential two-way hybrid production. The presence of brittle mutations in hybrid combinations, discovered through field trials, underscored the need for further research on heterotic patterns and proper management of brittle genes to broaden the germplasm pool for hybrid barley breeding.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yun Li, Jinlong Zhu, Songbai Han, Baifa Zhang, Hui Tang, Bao Yuan, Pengfei Wang, Wancheng Bao, Xiaomeng Wang, Yusheng Zhao
Summary: The nucleation mechanism of CH4/CO2 hydrates in kaolinite particles with different gas concentrations was studied using molecular dynamics simulations. The results showed that the interaction between adsorbed CH4/CO2 molecules and the siloxane surface played a crucial role in hydrate nucleation, while the hydroxyl surface had a minor contribution. These findings provide molecular insight into CH4/CO2 gas separation and CO2 sequestration.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Yi-Fen Yen, Karl F. Stupic, Michael T. Janicke, Douglas N. Greve, Azma Mareyam, Jason Stockmann, Jonathan R. Polimeni, Andre Van Der Kouwe, Kathryn E. Keenan
Summary: This study reports the T1 relaxation times of the ISMRM/NIST system phantom at 7 T. The T1 values were measured using an inversion-recovery spin-echo pulse sequence and found to be consistently lower at 7 T compared to 3 T. The results suggest the importance of obtaining accurate T1 values for evaluating rapid T1 mapping techniques at 7 T.
NMR IN BIOMEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sifan Ling, Bei Deng, Ruo Zhao, Haibin Lin, Long Kong, Ruiqin Zhang, Zhouguang Lu, Juncao Bian, Yusheng Zhao
Summary: This study investigates the influence of H on the antiperovskite Li2OHX. It is found that H affects the Li-ion transport, crystal stability, electrochemical stability, and electronic conductivity of Li2OHX. Decreasing H content enhances the reduction-resistant ability and cycling stability of Li2OHX.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fiaz Hussain, Pengcheng Yu, Jinlong Zhu, Hui Xia, Yusheng Zhao, Wei Xia
Summary: Sodium solid electrolytes are crucial for all-solid-state sodium batteries, and this article uses simulation methods to predict a series of sodium superionic conductors with remarkable ion-conducting properties and interface compatibility, providing important theoretical guidance for the research and development of all-solid-state sodium batteries.
ADVANCED THEORY AND SIMULATIONS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jie Zhao, Yifan Zhang, Yusheng Zhao, Tong Wu, Yumin Chen, Yue Zhang, Hui Kong, Yan Zhao, Huihua Qu
Summary: The research demonstrated that ZRC-CDs can decrease blood glucose levels and alleviate liver injury in diabetic mice. Additionally, ZRC-CDs were found to exert their effects by reducing inflammatory cytokine levels and suppressing protein expression in related signaling pathways.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Li-Yang Dong, Tian-You Cao, Ying-Hui Guo, Rui Chen, Yu-Sheng Zhao, Yan Zhao, Hui Kong, Hui-Hua Qu
Summary: This study synthesized a novel biomass-carbon dots from Astragali Radix and investigated its inhibitory effect on aristolochic acid nephropathy. The results showed that the biomass-carbon dots significantly reduced inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress, and apoptosis in kidney tissue cells. The mechanism may involve modulation of the Akt/Mdm2/p53 signaling pathway.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengfei Wang, Hongwei Kang, Ying Teng, Yun Li, Xiaomeng Wang, Qinqin Su, Jianbo Zhu, Songbai Han, Yusheng Zhao, Jinlong Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the CO2 capture in nanoporous silica gels with different degrees of nanoconfinement and found that nanoconfinement has a direct impact on hydrate-based CO2 capture, with adverse effects in S9 and advantageous effects in S26 and S77.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhigang Gui, Chao Gu, Hu Cheng, Jinlong Zhu, Xiaohui Yu, Er-jia Guo, Liusuo Wu, Jiawei Mei, Jieming Sheng, Jianzhong Zhang, Junling Wang, Yusheng Zhao, Laurent Bellaiche, Li Huang, Shanmin Wang
Summary: A metallic material, CrN, is found to exhibit a multiferroic phenomenon similar to insulating multiferroic materials, with a spin-frustration-induced long-range antiparallel ordering of electric dipoles. This discovery provides an important sample for investigating new underlying physics and exploring unusual properties for practical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun Han, Jieshun Cui, Qunfei Zheng, Zhipeng Yan, Yun Li, Jian Chen, Xiaodong Yao, Guangyang Dai, Shanmin Wang, Ying Liu, Hsing-Lin Wang, Yusheng Zhao, Jinlong Zhu
Summary: Organic solar cells are a promising development direction due to their low cost, light weight, and flexibility. However, their power conversion efficiency is limited by the difficulty in regulating the size of their bandgap. In this study, a new organic molecule TPEPA was synthesized and its luminescence performance and polymerization under high pressure were investigated. The results showed that the TPEPA molecule underwent amorphization and polymerization under high pressure, leading to a reduced bandgap within the optimal range for solar cell materials. These findings provide a potential method for large-scale synthesis of novel organic solar cell materials.
