Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yan-Li Gao, Shiqing Bi, Yufei Wang, Jian Li, Ting Su, Xuchun Gao
Summary: We report the synthesis and crystal structure of a novel gold nanocluster with phosphine/alkynyl ligands, showing unique optical properties.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xin-Yan Xia, Yu-Han Xia, Jun-Jie Fang, Zheng Liu, Yun-Peng Xie, Xing Lu
Summary: The structure of metal clusters can be controlled by adjusting templates and ligands. In this paper, four silver ethynide complexes with sulfonate ligands were synthesized and their coordination chains were analyzed. One of the complexes also contains a high-nuclearity silver composite cluster with a template ion.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Somnath Guria, Dependu Dolui, Chandan Das, Santanu Ghorai, Vikram Vishal, Debabrata Maiti, Goutam Kumar Lahiri, Arnab Dutta
Summary: Synthetic CO2-reducing catalysts are typically efficient and selective in converting CO2 into carbon feedstocks, and copper complexes resembling natural enzymes offer reversible CO2 reduction/oxidation reactions. By adjusting the conditions and catalyst biases, selective reduction or oxidation of CO2 can be achieved in organic or aqueous media.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Simin Li, Xiaodan Yan, Jiaqi Tang, Dongxu Cao, Xueli Sun, Guolong Tian, Xiongkai Tang, Huifang Guo, Qingyuan Wu, Jing Sun, Jinlu He, Hui Shen
Summary: This article investigates the importance of copper nanostructures in CO2 electrocatalytic reduction (CO2ER) reactions and demonstrates the efficiency of hybrid ligands in controlling the geometrical arrangements, electronic structures, and catalytic performance of copper nanoclusters through comprehensive characterization of a 26-nuclei copper nanocluster.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
David Jago, Amelia. R. R. Langley, Samantha. G. G. Eaves, Mark. C. C. Walkey, Thea Pulbrook, Stephen. A. A. Moggach, Matthew. J. J. Piggott, Paul. J. J. Low, George. A. A. Koutsantonis
Summary: Multifunctional switches are crucial for the development of smart molecular materials and molecular-electronic applications. The synthesis, structure, and characterization of spiropyrans functionalized with alkynyl-[Ru(dppe)(2)] groups are described. The study demonstrates access to several stable redox states using electrochemical and spectroelectrochemical methods, as well as via acidochromism and photoisomerisation. The spiropyran also exhibits effective insulation properties for electronic communication across the molecular backbone.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hailiang Hu, Lili Lan, Tao Zhang, Xiuyan Yang, Huan Yang, Yadian Xie, Can Cui, Zhiqiang Shi, Ningning Ji
Summary: The integration of polyoxometalates (POMs) with metal-alkynyl clusters has led to significant advances in the field, resulting in stabilized and functionalized clusters with promising applications.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jun-Jie Fang, Yang-Lin Shen, Zheng Liu, Chen Liu, Yun-Peng Xie, Xing Lu
Summary: Four copper(I) alkynyl complexes with phosphate ligands were synthesized and characterized, showing strong luminescence in the crystalline state compared to the amorphous and solution phases. The enhanced emission was attributed to well-arranged C-H···p and p···p interactions between the ligands. Additionally, some complexes exhibited photocurrent responses upon visible-light illumination.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhi Wang, Yan-Jie Zhu, Bao-Liang Han, Yi-Zhi Li, Chen-Ho Tung, Di Sun
Summary: The authors demonstrate the synthesis of two atomically precise silver nanoclusters (NCs) and showcase the thermal-induced structure transformation between the clusters during a temperature-dependent assembly process. Ag14 shows superior photothermal conversion performance, indicating its potential for remote laser ignition.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
David Jago, Mark C. Walkey, Emma E. Gaschk, Peter R. Spackman, Matthew J. Piggott, Stephen A. Moggach, George A. Koutsantonis
Summary: The switching properties of several ruthenium organometallic complexes were studied. The spectroscopic and electrochemical properties of these complexes were determined by cyclic voltammetric and spectroelectrochemical experiments. Multiple stable redox states and switching states were achieved through acidochromism and/or photoisomerization. The alkynyl complexes exhibited more accessible switching states than the analogous vinyl complexes, as shown by spectroscopic, spectroelectrochemical, and X-ray crystallographic studies.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qasar Saleem, Sammia Shahid, Abdur Rahim, Majed A. A. Bajaber, Sana Mansoor, Mohsin Javed, Shahid Iqbal, Ali Bahadur, Samar O. O. Aljazzar, Rami Adel Pashameah, Samah A. A. AlSubhi, Eman Alzahrani, Abd-ElAziem Farouk
Summary: A highly specific, selective, and sensitive electrochemical biosensor based on a copper-polypyrrole composite and a glassy carbon electrode has been developed for catechol detection. The novelty of this biosensor was tested using electrochemical techniques, and its characteristics of sensitivity, LOD, LOQ, linear range, specificity, interference, and real sample detection were investigated. The morphological, structural, and bonding characteristics of the biosensor were examined using XRD, Raman, FTIR, and SEM.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tianxiang Chen, Yong Wang, Qi Xue, Ching Kit Tommy Wun, Pui Kin So, Ka Fu Yung, Tai-Sing Wu, Yun-Liang Soo, Keita Taniya, Sarah Day, Chiu C. Tang, Zehao Li, Bolong Huang, Shik Chi Edman Tsang, Kwok-yin Wong, Tsz Woon Benedict Lo
Summary: This study successfully assembled supported multinuclear catalysts with controllable metal nuclearity and constituent composition in zeolites, utilizing the principles of coordination chemistry and solid-state chemistry. The observed synergistic effects in the catalytic performance of these catalysts have the potential to bridge the gap between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.
CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongxian Li, Jia-Yi Chen, Xinchao Zhang, Zhiqiang Peng, Qiyi Miao, Wang Chen, Fei Xie, Rong-Zhen Liao, Shengfa Ye, Chen-Ho Tung, Wenguang Wang
Summary: Selective electrochemical interconversion between CO2 and HCO2- has been successfully achieved using an iron-thiolate platform, showing high catalytic activity and Faraday efficiency. Mechanistic studies reveal that the HCO2--to-CO2 transformation proceeds via an unconventional oxidation reaction, while the CO2-to-HCO2- conversion involves an intermediate [Fe(II)-H](-).
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Anamar Blanes-Diaz, Mohammad Shohel, Natalie T. Rice, Ida Piedmonte, Morgan A. McDonald, Kaveh Jorabchi, Stosh A. Kozimor, Jeffery A. Bertke, May Nyman, Karah E. Knope
Summary: Cerium-oxo clusters supported by acetylacetonate have been synthesized and structurally characterized in this study. The results show that these clusters can support diverse configurations in organic solutions, potentially stabilizing higher order cerium-containing clusters.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiu-Li Wang, Yue Zhang, Yong-Zhen Chen, Yue Wang, Xiang Wang
Summary: Two new metal-organic complexes have been successfully synthesized using a new semi-rigid bis-pyridine-bis-amide ligand. They exhibit dual-function electrocatalytic and electrochemical sensing properties.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hanen Slimi, Zaineb Litim, Thierry Ollevier, Jamil Kraiem
Summary: This article introduces a new catalytic method for the symmetrical and nonsymmetrical etherification of benzyl alcohols. In the symmetrical etherification reaction, FeCl36H(2)O is used as the catalyst and propylene carbonate is used as a solvent. In the nonsymmetrical etherification reaction, FeCl24H(2)O and pyridine bis-thiazoline ligand are used as catalysts. These methods have eco-friendly conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ahmed H. Mageed, Brian W. Skelton, Alexandre N. Sobolev, Murray V. Baker
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Elena A. Buvaylo, Vladimir N. Kokozay, Nataliia Yu. Strutynska, Olga Yu. Vassilyeva, Brian W. Skelton
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION C-STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Arnold Ou, Aurore Guedin, Brian W. Skelton, Samir Amrane, Cameron W. Evans, Marck Norret, K. Swaminathan Iyer, Jean-Louis Mergny, Nicole M. Smith
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Corrado di Nicola, Effendy, Robert D. Hart, Fabio Marchetti, Claudio Pettinari, Riccardo Pettinari, Brian W. Skelton, Allan H. White
Summary: This study focused on the crystallization of adducts of simple copper(I) and silver(I) salts with triphenylphosphine under specific solvent conditions, resulting in different coordination environments and stoichiometries of the formed complexes. Single crystal X-ray structure determinations were used for characterization of the complexes with different metal atoms and ligands.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hawraa S. Al-Buthabhak, Valerio Falasca, Yu Yu, Alexandre N. Sobolev, Brian W. Skelton, Stephen A. Moggach, Vito Ferro, Hani Al-Salami, Murray Baker
Summary: Novel complexes of (NHC)Au(SCOR) were synthesised and characterised using spectroscopic techniques and X-ray diffraction. The results indicated that thiocarboxylate ligands have comparable electron donor ability with NHCs. The complexes were stable at room temperature in solid state but showed disproportionation reactions in solution. The thiocarboxylate ligand in (NHC)Au(SCOR) underwent rapid exchange with other thiocarboxylate or thiolate ligands. Furthermore, these complexes exhibited toxicity against cisplatin-resistant ovarian cancer cells.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Crystallography
Olga Yu Vassilyeva, Elena A. Buvaylo, Vladimir N. Kokozay, Brian W. Skelton
Summary: This article investigates a new type of 0-D hybrid salt, composed of discrete organic cations and tetrachloridomanganate(II) anions. The crystal structure shows that the fused heterocyclic rings in the organic cations almost coplanar and have expected bond lengths. The tetrahedral MnCl4(2-) anion is slightly distorted with varying bond lengths and angles. In the crystal, the compound exhibits a pseudolayered arrangement with separate organic and inorganic sheets stacked alternately. The analysis also reveals the presence of non-conventional C-H center dot center dot center dot Cl-Mn hydrogen bonding in the crystal packing.
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION E-CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Crystallography
Olga Yu Vassilyeva, Elena A. Buvaylo, Vladimir N. Kokozay, Brian W. Skelton
Summary: Three isomorphous 0-D hybrid salts consisting of 2-methylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridinium cations and mixed-halide tetrahalometallate anions have been reported. The structures exhibit a pseudo-layered arrangement with alternating organic and inorganic layers. C-H center dot center dot center dot X-M (X = Cl, Br, I) contacts provide additional structural stabilization.
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION E-CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Crystallography
Olga Yu Vassilyeva, Elena A. Buvaylo, Vladimir N. Kokozay, Sergey L. Studzinsky, Brian W. Skelton, Georgii S. Vasyliev
Summary: The new molecular nickel(II) complex features a unique chelating ligand structure and shows promising photoelectric properties.
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION E-CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Irene Ling, Alexandre N. Sobolev, Brian W. Skelton, Colin L. Raston
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Simon Grabowsky, Allan H. White, Peter C. Healy, Kim M. Lapere, Seik Weng Ng, Brian W. Skelton, Duncan A. Wild, Graham A. Bowmaker, John V. Hanna
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Irene Ling, Brian W. Skelton, Alexandre N. Sobolev, Yatimah Alias, Zong Chin Khor, Colin L. Raston
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Crystallography
Olga Yu Vassilyeva, Elena A. Buvaylo, Vladimir N. Kokozay, Brian W. Skelton, Alexandre N. Sobolev
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION E-CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Crystallography
Olga Yu Vassilyeva, Vladimir N. Kokozay, Brian W. Skelton
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION E-CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Crystallography
Olga Yu Vassilyeva, Katerina Kasyanova, Vladimir N. Kokozay, Brian W. Skelton
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION E-CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chiara Caporale, Christie A. Bader, Alexandra Sorvina, Karen D. M. MaGee, Brian W. Skelton, Todd A. Gillam, Phillip J. Wright, Paolo Raiteri, Stefano Stagni, Janna L. Morrison, Sally E. Plush, Douglas A. Brooks, Massimiliano Massi
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2017)
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)