Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanan Lu, Liqin Su, Linghui Fang, Qingyuan Luo, Meiying Gong, Dan Cao, Xiaoshuang Chen, Xiaowen Shi, Haibo Shu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of domain structures and polarization textures on the electronic properties of alpha-In2Se3 ferroelectrics. By conducting first-principles calculations and a developed domain switching theory, the researchers found that external electric fields can lower the energy barrier for domain evolution. This leads to significant changes in the band gap and resistance of alpha-In2Se3, and also causes a transition in the electronic structures of multilayer alpha-In2Se3.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Patricia S. Ferreira, Ana C. Cerdeira, Tiago F. C. Cruz, Nuno A. G. Bandeira, David Hunger, Alexander Allgaier, Joris van Slageren, Manuel Almeida, Laura C. J. Pereira, Pedro T. Gomes
Summary: In this study, the authors characterized the structure and magnetic properties of four distorted tetrahedral homoleptic Co(II) complexes. These complexes exhibit Single-Ion Magnet (SIM) behavior, with large and negative magnetic anisotropy. Theoretical calculations showed that the axial anisotropy is mainly caused by electronic transitions, and the structural distortion was also explained and reproduced by calculations.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ozana Misura, Ivan Kodrin, Mladen Borovina, Mateja Pisacic, Viraj De Silva, Christer B. Aakeroy, Marijana Dakovic
Summary: The ability of coordination polymers (CPs) to form multicomponent heteromeric materials, where the key structural features of the parent CP are retained, has been explored. Molecular electrostatic potential-driven co-crystallization technologies were used to investigate the activation of hydrogen-bond donors in thirteen co-formers. Successful co-crystallization was observed in six out of the nine CPs tested, and the main structural features necessary for effective co-formers were identified.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xunfu Zhou, Lanzhen Peng, Limei Xu, Jin Luo, Xiaomei Ning, Xiaoqin Zhou, Feng Peng, Xiaosong Zhou
Summary: In this study, metallosupramolecular complexes were constructed as catalysts to enhance the hydrogen evolution reaction in artificial photocatalysis. The results showed that these complexes significantly increased the photocatalytic activity and improved the utilization efficiency of noble metals.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nicolas Cena, Andrew J. Peloquin, Jerry A. Boatz, Sarah Costa, Steven R. Gralinski, Alan L. Balch, Kamran B. Ghiassi
Summary: This study investigates the structure and energetics of the reaction product formed by the reaction between RuCl2(PPh3)(3) and 1,2-diphenylhydrazine, using experimental and computational chemistry approaches.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Rebeca Gonzalez-Fernandez, Pascale Crochet, Victorio Cadierno
Summary: This short review provides a survey on the atom-economical routes for generating primary amides through catalytic hydration of nitriles and rearrangement of aldoximes, focusing on the extensively studied (?6-arene)-ruthenium(II) derivatives. Additionally, examples of (?6-arene)-osmium(II) complexes with comparable or superior effectiveness in hydrating nitriles have also been mentioned.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Selim Sami, Siewert J. Marrink
Summary: This paper presents a new approach for modeling chemical reactivity in the Martini coarse-grained (CG) model, using tabulated potentials and an extra particle for capturing changes in bonded topology. The reactive Martini model is demonstrated by studying the macrolcycle formation of benzene-1,3-dithiol molecules, where macrocycles of sizes consistent with experimental results are obtained from monomers. The framework is general and can be easily extended to other systems.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL THEORY AND COMPUTATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Makhosonke Ngcobo, Stephen O. Ojwach
Summary: A series of immobilized complexes were synthesized and characterized using various techniques, showing good catalytic performance in ethylene oligomerization. The type of ligand and metal atom were found to influence the catalytic performance of the complexes, and the immobilized complexes were successfully recycled for multiple uses.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cherifa Boulechfar, Hana Ferkous, Sihem Boufas, Malika Berredjem, Amel Delimi, Souad Djellali, Amel Djedouani, Rania Bahadi, Sihem Laamari, Krishna Kumar Yadav, Byong-Hun Jeon, Wahiba Bouchelaghem, Manawwer Alam, Yacine Benguerba
Summary: In this study, experimental and computational investigations were conducted on a Schiff base and its metal complexes. The azote atom coordinates with the metal according to the FT-IR spectra. Powder X-ray Diffraction experiments show that the crystalline nature of metal complexes is responsible for their enhanced crystallinity. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy shows that the binding energy of the nitrogen atom's 1s electrons is increased in metal complexes due to complexation. Cyclic voltammograms and DPPH radical scavenging assay demonstrate that transition metal complexes are more effective at scavenging DPPH radicals compared to the free ligand. The theoretical analysis of the investigated complexes provides evidence of the metal's bonding potential in the environment.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cherifa Boulechfar, Hana Ferkous, Amel Delimi, Malika Berredjem, Abdesalem Kahlouche, Anis Madaci, Souad Djellali, Sihem Boufas, Amel Djedouani, Abdelhamid Errachid, Azmat Ali Khan, Abir Boublia, Tarek Lemaoui, Yacine Benguerba
Summary: In this study, the synthesis, characterization, and anti-corrosion performance of 2-furaldehyde semi-carbazone Schiff base (FSC) complexes of cobalt (II), zinc (II), and manganese (II) on XC38 carbon steel immersed in 1 M HCl solution were investigated. Experimental investigations and quantum chemical simulation approaches were used. The results showed that these compounds are powerful inhibitors with significant adsorption on the steel surface, providing considerable inhibition. SEM analysis revealed that FSC and its complexes formed a barrier between the inhibitors and the vacant d-orbital of iron on the XC38 carbon steel surface.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
John Andre, Daniel Rossi, Zhan Chen
Summary: The researchers utilized sum-frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy to identify the key reaction intermediate in surfactant-facilitated on-water 2D polymerization reactions, shedding light on the molecular mechanisms involved.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liqun Kang, Bolun Wang, Adam Thetford, Ke Wu, Mohsen Danaie, Qian He, Emma K. Gibson, Ling-Dong Sun, Hiroyuki Asakura, C. Richard A. Catlow, Feng Ryan Wang
Summary: The study reports an air-stable surface [bipy-Ru-II(CO)(2)Cl-2] site capable of oxidizing CO, demonstrating practical control over geometric and electronic structures of single-site catalysts at the molecular level.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tong Zhang, Jaro Vanderghinste, Andrea Guidetti, Sabine Van Doorslaer, Giovanni Barcaro, Susanna Monti, Shoubhik Das
Summary: This study demonstrates a synthetic method that generates α-amino radicals under visible light irradiation through pi-pi stacking and ion-pairing interactions, without the need for expensive photocatalysts. Using this strategy, functionalized amines can be constructed via three-component coupling reactions with yields up to 90%. Additionally, this method enables the synthesis of complex functionalized amines with high yields.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhengfu Zhang, Hongbo Chen, Ming Hu, Dapeng Wang
Summary: Recent experiments show that the diffusion of reagent molecules during a chemical reaction does not match the predictions of the Stokes-Einstein equation. Single-molecule tracking was used to observe the diffusion of reactive reagents, and it was found that the diffusion coefficient remained unchanged in the DA reaction. However, in the click reaction, the diffusion of reagent molecules is faster than predicted when certain concentrations are exceeded. Further analysis suggests that this fast diffusion is due to the reaction itself, rather than the involvement of the tracer.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
M. Palacios-Corella, V. Garcia-Lopez, C. Sanchez-Sanchez, J. M. Clemente-Juan, M. Clemente-Leon, E. Coronado
Summary: The 1:2 and 1:1 Co(II) complexes of the L ligand have been synthesized and characterized for their structural and magnetic properties, showing octahedral high-spin Co(II) and field-induced slow relaxation of magnetization; one of the compounds has been incorporated into a bimetallic oxalate-based network leading to a novel 3D compound with ferromagnetic ordering, with EPR measurements suggesting weak magnetic coupling between the two sublattices.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Neha Srivastava, Rajeev Singh, Manish Srivastava, Akbar Mohammad, Steve Harakeh, Shafiul Haque, P. K. Mishra, Hossam H. Tayeb, Mohammed Moulay, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: This study aims to boost the production and functional stability of fungal endoglucanase (EG) by utilizing nanocomposite materials based on manganese oxide. The nanocomposite sample, synthesized from aqueous extract of mixed fruit waste, showed promising results in producing high amounts of EG, FP, and BGL enzymes. The treated crude EG enzyme also exhibited stable performance at pH 5.0 for 3.5 hours and retained thermal activity at 70 degrees C for 4 hours.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Neha Srivastava, Rajeev Singh, Manish Srivastava, Akbar Mohammad, Steve Harakeh, Ravindra Pratap Singh, Dan Bahadur Pal, Shafiul Haque, Hossam H. Tayeb, Mohammed Moulay, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: Biomass to biofuels production technology is a sustainable strategy for renewable energy resources. Pretreatment is a key step to improve cellulose availability and digestibility. Existing pretreatment technologies face challenges such as energy consumption, cost, removal of lignin, inhibitors production, and environmental pollution. The use of nanomaterials as nanocatalysts in pretreatment processes can overcome these limitations and improve biofuels production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Akbar Mohammad, Mazin A. Zamzami
Summary: In this study, pure alumina and alumina modified with graphitic carbon nitride were synthesized and used for non-enzymatic electrochemical sensing of hydrogen peroxide. The developed sensors, namely Al2O3/CC and Al2O3/g-C3N4/CC, exhibited high sensitivity and good detection limits for hydrogen peroxide. These sensors hold great potential for applications in energy and environmental fields.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Neha Choudhary, Shaikh M. Mobin
Summary: A bimetallic CuNi-12 nanocatalyst was synthesized and used for the efficient and selective hydrogenation of biomass-derived aldehydes and ketones. The synergistic effect between copper and nickel enhanced the catalytic activity and selectivity. The CuNi-12 nanocatalyst showed high conversion and selectivity for various aldehydes and ketones, and it was also reusable, magnetically separable, and recyclable.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zahir Abbas, Nissar Hussain, Imtiaz Ahmed, Shaikh M. Mobin
Summary: In this study, a Cu-metal organic framework (MOF) was designed, synthesized, and utilized as a precursor source for MOF-derived multilevel hierarchy (Cu/Cu x O@NC). The synthesized material showed high durability, chemical stability, and efficient electrochemical performance, making it suitable for energy storage and conversion systems such as supercapacitors and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). This work provides new insights into the design and preparation of multilevel hierarchies with a single precursor source, enabling multifunctional applications in energy storage.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Rakesh Deka, Richa Rajak, Viresh Kumar, Shaikh M. Mobin
Summary: A cadmium-based metal-organic framework (CdMOF) with a cuboid-shaped morphology was synthesized at ambient temperature. The CdMOF exhibited electroactivity and a specific capacitance of 647 F g-1 at 4 A g-1 with a retention of approximately 78% over 10,000 successive cycles without any binder. By exploring different electrolytes, NaOH showed a higher capacitive response due to its combined effect of ionic and hydrated ionic radii. An asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) device was fabricated using CdMOF as the positive electrode and activated carbon (AC) as the negative electrode, which successfully powered a LED bulb.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohd Saeed, Akbar Mohammad, Pardeep Singh, Basant Lal, Muath Suliman, Mohammad Y. Alshahrani, Minaxi Sharma
Summary: Solid waste management and waste valorization are important global concerns. In this study, coconut waste was utilized to produce biochar as a catalyst for fungal enzyme production in solid-state fermentation. The biochar was prepared via a calcination process and characterized using various techniques. The maximum enzyme production of 92 IU/gds BGL was achieved using a concentration of 2.5 mg biochar-catalyst at 40 degrees C in 72 hours.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohammed Asiri, Tripti Singh, Akbar Mohammad, Amer Al Ali, Abdulaziz Alqahtani, Mohd Saeed, Manish Srivastava
Summary: Co-fermentation using co-cultured bacterial microorganisms is a promising technique for enzyme production in solid-state fermentation (SSF). The addition of nanomaterials, such as a Zn-Mg hydroxide-based nano-composite, can further enhance enzyme production. In this study, endoglucanase (EG) production was explored using a co-culture system of Bacillus subtilis and Serratia marcescens in SSF with the presence of a Zn-Mg hydroxide-based nanocatalyst. The optimized condition resulted in a 1.33-fold increase in EG enzyme production compared to the control, and the nanocatalyst showed stability for 135 minutes at 38 degrees C.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Akbar Mohammad, Amer H. Asseri, Mohammad Imran Khan, Taeho Yoon
Summary: This paper describes the fabrication of WO3/g-C3N4 and its use in a flexible carbon cloth-based nonenzymatic detection of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The WO3/g-C3N4 was prepared using a hydrothermal method and characterized using various techniques. The electrode modified with WO3/g-C3N4 demonstrated strong electrocatalytic activity for the detection of H2O2, suggesting its potential in the development of electrochemical sensors.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nebras Sobahi, Mohd Imran, Mohammad Ehtisham Khan, Akbar Mohammad, Md. Mottahir Alam, Taeho Yoon, Ibrahim M. Mehedi, Mohammad A. Hussain, Mohammed J. Abdulaal, Ahmad A. Jiman
Summary: We synthesized Fe3O4/graphene nanocomposite for peroxide sensor with high selectivity and sensitivity. The nanocomposites were produced through a modified co-precipitation method and characterized using various techniques. The as-fabricated flexible electrode showed excellent electrocatalytic activity and exhibited a good linear range, high sensitivity, and low detection limit for H2O2 detection. The biosensor is cost-effective, stable, and highly reproducible.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pawan Kumar, Navpreet Kaur, Pranav Tiwari, Anoop Kumar Gupta, Shaikh M. Mobin
Summary: The development of nontoxic, hemocompatible materials for controlled insulin delivery is a challenging task. A novel linker named H4L and a new Cu-MOF (IITI-3) were designed and synthesized. The IITI-3 exhibited high stability in biological fluid and was explored for insulin delivery by coating it with gelatin (gel@insIITI-3). The findings open up a new avenue for oral insulin delivery using the IITI-3 metal-organic framework.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nissar Hussain, Zahir Abbas, Shagufi Naz Ansari, Gotluru Kedarnath, Shaikh M. Mobin
Summary: A new three-dimensional Cu-MOF material was designed and constructed using a solvent diffusion method at ambient temperature, and a Cu(3)P/Cu@NC heterostructure derived from phosphorization of Cu-MOF was prepared using a low-temperature method. The Cu(3)P/Cu@NC heterostructure electrode exhibited outstanding electrochemical performance, making it suitable for supercapacitor applications.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Neha Choudhary, Nissar Hussain, Shaikh M. Mobin
Summary: Bimetallic CoNi nanoflowers with face-centered cubic structure and flower-like morphology were synthesized. LiOH exhibited excellent capacitance and cyclic stability in supercapacitor applications. An asymmetric device with rapid charge/discharge capability and high energy density was fabricated using the nanoflowers.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zahir Abbas, Nissar Hussain, Surender Kumar, Shaikh M. Mobin
Summary: The rational construction of free-standing and flexible electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices is an emerging research focus. In this study, a redox-active metal-organic framework (MOF) was prepared on carbon nanofibers using an in situ approach, resulting in a flexible electrode with high redox-active behavior and unique properties such as high flexibility and lightweight. The prepared electrode showed excellent cyclic retention and rate capability in supercapacitor applications. Additionally, it could be used as a freestanding electrode in flexible devices at different bending angles.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nirmiti Mate, Divya Khandelwal, Kallayi Nabeela, Shaikh M. Mobin
Summary: A simple one-pot synthesis of N, S and P-doped carbon dots (CDs) derived from C. thevetia flowers (TF-CDs) is reported, which can be used for the sensitive detection of picric acid. A highly porous, thin, and flexible TF-CD@PVDF film strip is fabricated, enabling the selective and trace-level detection of picric acid. The TF-CDs also show potential for sunlight photodegradation of azo dyes.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(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)
