Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ge Mu, Ryan B. Gaynor, Baylee N. Mcintyre, Bruno Donnadieu, Sidney E. Creutz
Summary: Metalloenzymes extensively use manganese centers for oxidative catalysis, such as water oxidation. The development of bioinspired manganese complexes as improved synthetic catalysts for these processes has been a long-standing motivation. In this study, we report a series of bpy-(imidazole)(n) (n = 1 or 2) (bpy = 2,2 '-bipyridyl) ligands and their Mn2+ complexes. The structures of four Mn2+ complexes are characterized using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, revealing different coordination modes of tridentate and tetradentate ligands. Cyclic voltammetry results indicate ligand-centered reductions and metal-centered oxidations, while UV-vis spectroscopy and TD-DFT calculations show primarily ligand-centered transitions in the complexes. ESI-MS studies in solution provide evidence of ligand reorganization, suggesting complex speciation behavior. However, the low stability of the complexes in aqueous solution prevents their ultimate application as aqueous electrocatalysts. Possible reasons for the low stability and suggestions for improvement are discussed.
Article
Crystallography
Huarui Wang, Jianhua Qin
Summary: Two complexes were obtained through the reaction of MnCl2 with different ligands, which were well characterized by various analytical methods. The structure of complex 1 includes 2D layers and a 3D supramolecular network, while complex 2 exhibits a self-threading structure and 2D layers. The magnetic studies indicate that the magnetic interactions in both complexes are mainly due to antiferromagnetic coupling.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Katherine L. Meehan, Devon Fa Fontaine, Alistair D. Richardson, Samantha M. Fowles, Benjamin Mukda, Jeffrey C. Monroe, Christopher P. Landee, Diane A. Dickie, Mark M. Turnbull, Shu Jiang, Fan Xiao
Summary: In this study, a family of Ni(II) halide complexes of substituted aniline derivatives were prepared and characterized using single-crystal X-ray diffraction and magnetic measurements. The complexes exhibit variable stability and show different properties upon the loss of coordinated solvent molecules. Analysis of the magnetic properties reveals the presence of single-ion anisotropy, weak interactions, or a combination of both.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ayuk M. Ako, Christopher E. Anson, Rodolphe Clerac, Anthony J. Fitzpatrick, Helge Mueller-Bunz, Anthony B. Carter, Grace G. Morgan, Annie K. Powell
Summary: The reaction of MnCl2.4H2O and CaCl2 with the ligand 2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4-methylphenol resulted in heterometallic coordination clusters with different nuclearities, depending on the Mn:Ca ratio. The clusters exhibited interesting magnetic properties, with moderate antiferromagnetic coupling observed in one cluster and allowing for an experimental estimate of the coupling in the original cluster.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Benjamin H. Wilson, Jas S. Ward, David C. Young, Jun-Liang Liu, Corine Mathoniere, Rodolphe Clerac, Paul E. Kruger
Summary: This study describes the self-assembly synthesis of an octanuclear Co-II [2]catenane with unique magnetic properties. By manipulating the synthetic conditions, a mixed-valence non-catenated rectangle can also be obtained. The work demonstrates the precise control of single-molecule magnets in complex arrangements through metallo-supramolecular chemistry.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yu-Fang Wang, Shu-Qi Zhang, Li-Ya Wang
Summary: A new 2D manganese(II) coordination polymer was synthesized and characterized, demonstrating a specific crystal structure and antiferromagnetic properties through various analytical techniques.
INORGANIC AND NANO-METAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yanxue Shang, Yidan Cao, Yufeng Xie, Shaowei Zhang, Peng Cheng
Summary: A 1D Mn-containing coordination polymer was prepared by hydrothermal assembly and characterized structurally. It exhibited antiferromagnetic coupling interactions among Mn ions and significant magnetocaloric effect. The compound has a unique chain structure and can further stack to produce a 3D supramolecular structure.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhuanling Bai, Benjamin Scheibe, Joseph M. Sperling, Thomas E. Albrecht-Schonzart
Summary: This research investigates the coordination chemistry and selective crystallization of lanthanide cations with a water-soluble ligand, providing a simple method for achieving group separations based on ionic radii.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Munirathnam Manda, Himanshu Arora, Arunava Sengupta, Shashi Kant, Francesc Lloret, Rabindranath Mukherjee
Summary: Four new coordination complexes with different metal ions and ligand structures have been synthesized and characterized. Structural analysis and magnetic measurements reveal the structure and magnetic properties of these complexes, providing important insights for further research.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Li-Na Zheng, Yang-Tian Yan, Tao Ding, Ning Xue
Summary: Four novel coordination polymers were successfully synthesized using two N-heterocyclic carboxylate bifunctional ligands. Compounds 1, 2, and 4 exhibit 1D loop chain structures, while compound 3 displays a 2D framework. Magnetic studies indicate that compounds 1, 3, and 4 demonstrate antiferromagnetic behavior.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Juan Pablo Leon-Gomez, Cristian Pinzon-Vanegas, Helen Paola Toledo-Jaldin, Jesus Jara-Cortes, Diego Martinez-Otero, Roberto Escudero, Maria K. Salomon-Flores, Jesus Valdes-Martinez, Alejandro Dorazco-Gonzalez
Summary: A new 1D Cu-coordination polymer and its variant were synthesized and characterized. The structures, UV-Vis absorptions, and magnetic properties of the two polymers were analyzed and compared using various techniques.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shigang Ning, Bingcheng Yan, Sen Chen, Junrong Wu, Hongju Tian, Shaowei Zhang
Summary: A 2D coordination polymer (CP) was synthesized by the hydrothermal reactions of H(2)btca and Cu2+ ions in the presence of pyridine. The structural analysis reveals that the CP has a 1D chain structure bridged by btca(2-) ligands and a 3D supramolecular structure through hydrogen bonds and pi stacking interactions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sheng-Ze Zhao, Zong-Mei Yu, Chun-Yan Qin, Peng-Yu Xu, Yu-Ting Wang, Yong-Hua Li, Shi Wang
Summary: This paper reports the synthesis, crystal structures, and magnetic properties of spin crossover salts, and investigates the effects of ligand and anion on spin crossover.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Fang-Fang Wu, Yu-Qing Wu, Zhao-Xi Wang, Xiang He, Ming-Xing Li
Summary: Co(II)/Zn(II) nitrates reacted with H3L to form three coordination polymers with different structures, including three-dimensional porous metal-organic frameworks and one-dimensional ribbon structures. These coordination polymers exhibit different magnetic properties.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ingo Koehne, Rudolf Pietschnig
Summary: This study presents the preparation and characterization of various (arylmethylene)phosphonate ester derivatives and derived geminal bisphosphonate ester ligands. The complexation reactions with calcium ions resulted in coordination compounds that have potential applications as multi-delivery systems in osteoporosis treatment. The obtained experimental data provide detailed insight into the solid-state and solution-state structures.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi-Shu Jin, Xuan Wang, Nan Zhang, Cai-Ming Liu, Hui-Zhong Kou
Summary: The successful design and synthesis of three isomorphous cyclic octanuclear clusters with unique ligands resulted in clusters with strong magnetic properties.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Min Zeng, Shi-Yang Ji, Xue-Ru Wu, Yi-Quan Zhang, Cai-Ming Liu, Hui-Zhong Kou
Summary: In this study, two 3D magnetooptical MOFs were constructed by incorporating fluorescent metalloligand and magnetic centers. The MOFs exhibited enhanced optical properties and field-induced slow magnetic relaxation, providing an effective strategy for the preparation of bifunctional magnetooptical MOFs.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yigang Jin, Yang Li, Yong Sun, Mengsu Zhu, Ze Li, Liyao Liu, Ye Zou, CaiMing Liu, Yimeng Sun, Wei Xu
Summary: This study reports a facile and controllable synthetic approach for the preparation of highly crystalline BHT-based OMCs using Cu2O as a precursor. A series of highly conducting organic metal chalcogenides were precisely constructed through variation of the molar ratio between Cu2O and BHT, with a fascinating chemical transformation phenomenon discovered in conducting OMCs.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ying-Bing Lu, Jun-Wei Wu, Shui-Dong Zhu, Sheng-Qian Wang, Shi-Yong Zhang, Cai-Ming Liu, Rong Li, Juan Li, Jia-Hao Ai, Yong-Rong Xie
Summary: Four lanthanide complexes were synthesized and characterized, showing specific structures and magnetic properties. Efficient energy transfer from the ligand to Eu-III/Tb-III was observed.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Cai-Ming Liu, You Song
Summary: This article reports an uneven chain-like copper(II) complex with ferromagnetic coupling, which exhibits both long-range magnetic ordering and metamagnetic behavior thanks to the presence of interchain hydrogen bonds, leading to a three-dimensional supramolecular structure.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jun-Jie Hu, Yu-Guang Li, He-Rui Wen, Sui-Jun Liu, Yan Peng, Cai-Ming Liu
Summary: In this study, four isostructural lanthanide metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with rich H-bonding were synthesized and characterized. One of the MOFs can be used as a fluorescence sensor for arginine and lysine in aqueous solution, and another MOF exhibits a significant magnetocaloric effect.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xi-Li Li, Ailing Wang, Minghui Cui, Congli Gao, Xiaojing Yu, Bing Su, Liming Zhou, Cai-Ming Liu, Hong-Ping Xiao, Yi-Quan Zhang
Summary: In this study, a series of chiral coordination compounds were obtained by reacting different compounds and ligands, and it was found that they exhibit different magnetic and optical properties. One of the coordination compounds showed a significant magnetic effect, while the other exhibited strong nonlinear optical responses. Moreover, this study provides an efficient strategy for achieving the function regulation and switch in multifunctional coordination compounds.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinning Jiao, Wei-Min Gu, Yanting Xu, Ke-Jian Jiang, Guanghui Yu, Qing-Wu Zhang, Cai-Yan Gao, Cai-Ming Liu, Xin-Heng Fan, Lian-Ming Yang, Yanlin Song
Summary: By replacing the precursor PbI2 with the crystalline complex FA4Pb3I6Ac4, FAPbI3 perovskite films can be fabricated under ambient conditions, resulting in improved performance and stability of perovskite solar cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xi-Li Li, Yanan Li, Ailing Wang, Congli Gao, Minghui Cui, Cai-Ming Liu, Liming Zhou
Summary: At different reaction temperatures, two pairs of chiral one-dimensional Cu-II chains with distinct structural features and magnetic couplings were prepared by reacting Cu(NO3)(2)center dot 3H(2)O with enantiomerically pure N-donor ligands. The differences in bridging ligands resulted in significant disparities in their nonlinear optical responses. This work highlights the importance of reaction temperature in controlling the self-assembled structures and performance differences of coordination polymers.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yi-Shu Jin, Ke Yu, Nan Zhang, Yi-Quan Zhang, Cai-Ming Liu, Hui-Zhong Kou
Summary: Regulating the magnetic properties through structural transformation and multifunctional magnetic bistable materials attracts increasing interest in the research area of molecular magnets. Herein, we report the synthesis and characterization of a two-dimensional Dy3+ metal-organic framework and three dinuclear Dy-2 complexes. The obtained compounds exhibit excellent thermal stability, ligand-based fluorescence emission, selective adsorption capacity, and typical single-molecule magnetic properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi-Shu Jin, Cai-Ming Liu, Yi-Quan Zhang, Hui-Zhong Kou
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Cai-Ming Liu, Shui-Dong Zhu, Ying-Bing Lu, Xiang Hao, He-Rui Wen
Summary: A pair of homochiral Cu6Dy3 heterometallic cluster complexes were synthesized using Schiff base ligands derived from 2-hydroxy-1-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde and (1R,2R)/(1S,2S)-2-aminocyclohexanol. These complexes show an interesting topology of triangular corner-sharing cubanes and exhibit zero-field single-molecule magnet behavior. The chiral enantiomers also show proton conductivity and have strong magneto-optical Faraday effects.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Cai-Ming Liu, Rong Sun, Xiang Hao, Bing-Wu Wang
Summary: Two pairs of homochiral Dy(III) tetranuclear cluster complexes derived from (+)/(-)-3-trifluoroacetyl camphor were synthesized and found to exhibit different magnetic relaxation behaviors. Theoretical calculations showed that the structure of the Schiff base bridging ligands significantly affects the magnetic interactions. Furthermore, these complexes showed strong magneto-optical Faraday effects.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shui-Dong Zhu, Yu-Lin Zhou, Fang Liu, Yu Lei, Sui-Jun Liu, He-Rui Wen, Bin Shi, Shi-Yong Zhang, Cai-Ming Liu, Ying-Bing Lu
Summary: In this study, a new pair of Cu(II)-Dy(III) enantiomers with coexistence of proton conduction properties, single-molecule magnet behaviors, and magneto-optical Faraday effects have been successfully designed and prepared. These materials exhibit chiral optical activity and strong magneto-optical Faraday effects, and demonstrate humidity- and temperature-dependent proton conductivity and single-molecule magnet behavior, which are of significant importance for the construction of multifunctional materials.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cai-Ming Liu, Xiang Hao
Summary: A new Schiff base ligand was synthesized and used to react with different dysprosium(III) salts, resulting in the formation of two dysprosium cluster complexes with distinct structures. Both complexes exhibit promising magnetic properties.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(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)