Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nian-Tao Yao, Liang Zhao, Hui-Ying Sun, Cheng Yi, Ya-Hui Guan, Ya-Ming Li, Hiroki Oshio, Yin-Shan Meng, Tao Liu
Summary: In this study, a new Hofmann-type metal-organic framework (MOF) is reported, which exhibits switchable magnetic and dielectric properties under both light and heat stimuli. The photo-monitored structural analyses reveal that the photo-induced deformation of the coordination sphere and the relative movement of the guest molecules result in the variation of the local electric dipoles. These findings provide a new strategy for achieving light-induced spin crossover polarization switching and have fundamental significance for future photo-switchable and multifunctional materials.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pradip Chakraborty, Mouhamadou Sy, Houcem Fourati, Teresa Delgado, Mousumi Dutta, Chinmoy Das, Celine Besnard, Andreas Hauser, Cristian Enachescu, Kamel Boukheddaden
Summary: This study investigates the behavior of the spin crossover compound [Fe(ptz)(6)](BF4)(2) in the host lattice of [Ru(ptz)(6)](BF4)(2), revealing a decoupling between crystallographic phase transitions and thermal spin transitions. Dilution with Ru reduces the cooperative character of the transition and results in observed hysteretic thermal transitions with slight domain formation. The transition temperature is slightly dependent on crystal properties, emphasizing the importance of Ru spatial distribution in addition to crystal shape and size.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li Sun, Nour El Islam Belmouri, Mamadou Ndiaye, Koen Robeyns, Aurelian Rotaru, Kamel Boukheddaden, Yann Garcia
Summary: In this study, two types of 3D porous coordination polymers were synthesized and characterized. These polymers exhibited different magnetic and optical properties during the cooling process. In addition, the cavities in these porous polymers could accommodate chloroform or dichloromethane molecules, further altering the material's properties. These materials have the potential to be used as reusable storage for chemical and gas sensors.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nicolas Montenegro-Pohlhammer, Rocio Sanchez-de-Armas, Carmen J. Calzado, Merlys Borges-Martinez, Gloria Cardenas-Jiron
Summary: The study demonstrates that NiTP-PAPy strongly adsorbs on the Au(111) surface in both high spin and low spin configurations, and the photoinduced switching is preserved upon adsorption. DFT-NEGF calculations indicate that the current passing through the molecular junction-like systems is much higher in the high spin configuration, and the current in the ferromagnetic junction is highly spin-polarized.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li Sun, Mamadou Ndiaye, Nour El Islam Belmouri, Koen Robeyns, Aurelian Rotaru, Kamel Boukheddaden, Yann Garcia
Summary: This article introduces a porous 3D FeII coordination polymer made of 4,4'-bipyridine ligands and [N(CN)2]- organic bridges. The study found that it exhibits large volume porosity and temperature-sensitive magnetic behavior, with investigations into the solvent's influence on the magnetic properties.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liang Zhao, Yin-Shan Meng, Qiang Liu, Osamu Sato, Quan Shi, Hiroki Oshio, Tao Liu
Summary: The study reports a magnetic bistable material consisting of specific compounds that can undergo multiple magnetic states transitions induced by light, showing behaviors of single-chain magnets and single-molecule magnets.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Vibe B. Jakobsen, Shalinee Chikara, Jie-Xiang Yu, Emiel Dobbelaar, Conor T. Kelly, Xiaxin Ding, Franziska Weickert, Elzbieta Trzop, Eric Collet, Hai-Ping Cheng, Grace G. Morgan, Vivien S. Zapf
Summary: The study reveals a giant magnetoelectric effect in a specific compound, where a permanent switching of structural, electrical, and magnetic properties can be induced by applying a magnetic field. This effect is attributed to the change in spin states leading to polarization and symmetry-breaking phase transitions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Amandine Bellec, Massine Kelai, Arthur Tauzin, Anastasia Railean, Vincent Repain, Jerome Lagoute, Yann Girard, Sylvie Rousset, Edwige Otero, Talal Mallah, Marie-Laure Boillot, Cristian Enachescu
Summary: In this study, the photoexcitation of ultrathin films of [FeII((3, 5-(CH3)2Pz)3BH)2] (Pz = pyrazolyl) adsorbed on a special substrate was investigated. The anomalous light-induced spin-state switching was observed for sub-monolayer coverage, while the well-known light-induced excited spin-state trapping effect was recovered for higher coverages. The combination of continuous light excitation and thermal cycling revealed light-induced thermal hysteresis for thicker films and extended thermal conversion over a large temperature range for sub-monolayer coverage. Mechanoelastic simulations showed opposite behaviors in different layers of the films due to intermolecular interactions.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lijun Zhang, Karl Ridier, Oleksandr Ye. Horniichuk, Steïphane Calvez, Lionel Salmon, Gaïbor Molnar, Azzedine Bousseksou
Summary: The formation of hybrid light-matter states, which allows control of quantum-mechanical states and manipulation of molecular materials, has been observed in switchable strong light-matter coupling involving bistable spin-crossover molecules. The thermally induced switching between low-spin and high-spin states of these molecules enables fine control of the light-matter hybridization strength, offering the possibility of reversible switching between ultrastrong- and weak-coupling regimes within a single photonic structure. This work demonstrates the potential of spin-crossover molecular compounds in the development of tunable polaritonic devices and polaritonic chemistry.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ramon Torres-Cavanillas, Marc Morant-Giner, Garin Escorcia-Ariza, Julien Dugay, Josep Canet-Ferrer, Sergio Tatay, Salvador Cardona-Serra, Monica Gimenez-Marques, Marta Galbiati, Alicia Forment-Aliaga, Eugenio Coronado
Summary: This research presents a reversible 'self-strainable' system where strain is generated at the molecular level by introducing spin-crossover nanoparticles onto MoS2 layers, resulting in significant and reversible changes in the electrical and optical properties of the heterostructure.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Kai-Ping Xie, Ze-Yu Ruan, Xiao-Xian Chen, Jiong Yang, Si-Guo Wu, Zhao-Ping Ni, Ming-Liang Tong
Summary: In this study, a 3D Hofmann-type metal-organic framework with incomplete two-step spin crossover behavior was reported. Photomagnetic measurements revealed a rare bidirectional light-induced excited spin-state trapping effect at low temperature, providing a new approach for designing optomagnetic memory devices.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nataliya G. Spitsyna, Maxim A. Blagov, Vladimir A. Lazarenko, Roman D. Svetogorov, Yan Zubavichus, Leokadiya Zorina, Olga Maximova, Sergey A. Yaroslavtsev, Vyacheslav S. Rusakov, Grigory Raganyan, Eduard B. Yagubskii, Alexander N. Vasiliev
Summary: A potassium salt of the N2S2O2-coordination Fe(III) anion has been synthesized, characterized structurally and magnetically, and shown to exhibit a three-step cooperative spin-crossover transition. The study reveals unique phenomena during the spin-crossover process, such as unexpected changes in iron(III)-ligand bond lengths and a structural phase transition in the final step. This research provides a new platform for understanding the multistep spin-crossover character in Fe(III) thsa-complexes and related compounds.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Laia Navarro, Jordi Cirera
Summary: This work presents a systematic study on the ligand design in the anionic spin-crossover system and how it can be used to achieve a high degree of tuning of its transition temperature. Different ligand substitutions and functionalizations allow for a large or fine change in the transition temperature.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Senthil Kumar Karuppannan, Alejandro Martin-Rodriguez, Eliseo Ruiz, Phimphaka Harding, David J. Harding, Xiaojiang Yu, Anton Tadich, Bruce Cowie, Dongchen Qi, Christian A. Nijhuis
Summary: This study reports the first room temperature switchable Fe(iii) molecular spin crossover tunnel junction, constructed from self-assembled molecules on graphene surfaces with conductance switching associated with the high and low spin states. Analysis reveals coherent tunnelling dominates charge transport across the molecule, and the SCO complex retains its functionality on the surface, indicating van der Waals molecule-electrode interfaces provide good junction stability while retaining SCO switching capability.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yunnan Guo, Aurelian Rotaru, Helge Mueller-Bunz, Grace G. Morgan, Shishen Zhang, Shufang Xue, Yann Garcia
Summary: Three new alkyl chain substituted complexes show versatile spin state switching behavior with different tail lengths, with the most striking phenomenon observed in complex 5 which undergoes an abrupt spin transition. This demonstrates the significant impact of the length of alkyl chain substituents on the transition temperature and profile of solid state spin crossover.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Esther Resines-Urien, Estefania Fernandez-Bartolome, Ana Martinez-Martinez, Arturo Gamonal, Lucia Pineiro-Lopez, Jose Sanchez Costa
Summary: Coordination complexes based on transition metal ions with [Ar]3d(4)-3d(7) electronic configurations can undergo a remarkable switchable phenomenon known as Spin Crossover (SCO). SCO is a detectable, reproducible, and reversible switch between the high spin (HS) and low spin (LS) electronic states of the transition metal, induced by various stimuli. This review presents a comprehensive compilation of iron coordination compounds that exhibit color change due to the interaction between the compounds and vapor analytes, coupled with a spin transition at room temperature.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lee T. Birchall, Amber T. Raja, Lewis Jackson, Helena J. Shepherd
Summary: To improve strategies for spin-crossover material design, obtaining isostructural materials is crucial for developing and understanding structure-property relationships. In this study, we synthesized four isostructural cocrystal solvates using a specific complex and coformer. The spin-crossover properties of these materials were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and were found to be influenced by the hydrogen bond basicity of the anions and solvents present.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Beatriz Donagueda Suso, Alexandre Legrand, Catherine Weetman, Alan R. Kennedy, Ashleigh J. Fletcher, Shuhei Furukawa, Gavin A. Craig
Summary: Three new ligands with a bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-7-ene-2,3,5,6-tetracarboxydiimide unit were used to assemble lantern-type metal-organic cages with the formula [Cu4L4]. The functionalization of the ligands' backbone resulted in distinct crystal packing motifs for the three cages, as observed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The gas sorption behavior of the three cages varied, with the material's capacity for CO2 dependent on the activation conditions, and one of the cages exhibiting the highest BET surface area among lantern-type cages.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ana Martinez-Martinez, Esther Resines-Urien, Nicholas S. Settineri, Simon J. Teat, E. Carolina Sanudo, Oscar Fabelo, Jose Alberto Rodriguez-Velamazan, Lucia Pineiro-Lopez, Jose Sanchez Costa
Summary: Spin crossover (SCO) complexes can switch between two electronic states in response to various stimuli. Coordination complexes can assemble into coordination polymers or Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) with selective binding capabilities. Three new SCO Hofmann-clathrate-like structures were synthesized to validate the inclusion of potential receptor groups in 3D SCO MOFs, including an organic ligand DPBz-Est (Inorg. Chem. 2013, 52, 4205), enabling potential postsynthetic modification.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Francisco Martinez-Pena, Sonia Infante-Tadeo, Jose Sanchez Costa, Ana M. Pizarro
Summary: Tethered ruthenium(II) complexes can be converted into their open-tethered chlorido counterparts via a solid-state reaction in the presence of HCl vapors. The reaction is reversible and the crystallinity is maintained in both materials.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zaoming Wang, Aydin Ozcan, Gavin. A. Craig, Frederik Haase, Takuma Aoyama, Daria Poloneeva, Keiji Horio, Masakazu Higuchi, Ming-Shui Yao, Cara. M. Doherty, Guillaume Maurin, Kenji Urayama, Anastasiya Bavykina, Satoshi Horike, Jorge Gascon, Rocio Semino, Shuhei Furukawa
Summary: A new concept of pore-networked gels is demonstrated by trapping the solvent phase with molecular networks to achieve accessible microporosity. These gels show enhanced CO2 capacities and improved mechanical properties and low volatility, making them potentially useful in gas adsorption and separation.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Estefania Fernandez-Bartolome, Jose Santos, Eider Rodriguez-Sanchez, E. Carolina Sanudo, Nazario Martin, Jose Sanchez Costa
Summary: This study describes a new pure organic dynamic framework based on hexakis[60]fullerene held together by weak van der Waals interactions. The structure is capable of absorbing and releasing chloroform, providing new insight into the design of organic molecular crystals for selective adsorption applications.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Dominic F. Brightwell, Giada Truccolo, Kushal Samanta, Helena J. Shepherd, Aniello Palma
Summary: The ability to rationally design biomaterials to form desired supramolecular constructs is a growing research field. In this study, we utilize the polyproline helix as a rigid and chiral ligand to design and synthesize supramolecular constructs. By specifically designing and functionalizing oligoproline tetramers, we demonstrate the tunability and predictability of supramolecular interactions to engineer the formation of peptide frameworks with varying properties.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Angel Fernandez-Blanco, Lucia Pineiro-Lopez, Monica Jimenez-Ruiz, Stephane Rols, Jose Antonio Real, Jose Sanchez Costa, Roberta Poloni, J. Alberto Rodriguez-Velamazan
Summary: In this study, the binding mechanism of CO and CO2 in Fe(pz)[Pt(CN)(4)] was investigated using neutron diffraction, inelastic neutron scattering, and density-functional theory calculations. Two adsorption sites were identified, and the configurations were consistent with the INS data. Spectral changes indicated a physisorption mechanism, supported by computed binding energy and molecular orbital analysis. This work highlights the strength of combining neutron techniques and DFT calculations to characterize gas adsorption mechanisms in similar materials.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alejandro Salvatori, David Aguila, Guillem Aromi, Lluis Manosa, Antoni Planes, Pol Lloveras, Luis Carlos Pardo, Markus Appel, Guillaume F. Nataf, Fabien Giovannelli, Maria Barrio, Josep Lluis Tamarit, Michela Romanini
Summary: Materials undergoing pressure-driven solid-solid phase transformations can be a valuable alternative for eco-friendly refrigeration, heat pumping and waste heat recovery based on the barocaloric effect. Ferroelectric compounds and plastic crystals have shown their potential in these fields due to their ability to undergo large changes in volume and entropy at the transition, resulting in a significant pressure-induced caloric response.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Leoni A. Barrios, Simon. J. Teat, Olivier Roubeau, Guillem Aromi
Summary: A biphenyl-spaced bis-pyrazolylpyridine ligand forms a dimetallic helical coordination cage when interacting with ferrous ions, which encapsulates an Fe3+ tris-anilate complex. The host-guest interaction breaks the symmetry of the Fe2+ centers, resulting in a differential spin crossover behavior that can be studied in detail using crystallographic methods.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Isabel Ciria-Ramos, Ines Tejedor, Lucia Caparros, Beatriz Donagueda, Oscar Lacruz, Ainhoa Urtizberea, Olivier Roubeau, Ignacio Gascon, Marta Haro
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising materials for next-generation batteries due to their high surface area, well-defined metal centers, and organic linkers. In this study, a Ni-3(HHTP)(2) MOF was synthesized at the air-liquid interface and used as an electrode in lithium batteries. The MOF film protected the copper collector from oxidation and exhibited improved coulombic efficiency with the inclusion of crystallization time. The use of Langmuir technique allows for the testing of MOF-based materials without the need for additives in the electrodes.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Kira L. F. Hilton, Antonis A. Karamalegkos, Nyasha Allen, Lauren Gwynne, Bree Streather, Lisa J. White, Karen B. Baker, Samantha A. Henry, George T. Williams, Helena J. Shepherd, Mark Shepherd, Charlotte K. Hind, Mark J. Sutton, Toby A. Jenkins, Daniel P. Mulvihill, Jennifer M. A. Tullet, Marina Ezcurra, Jennifer R. Hiscock
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to human health. In this study, we investigated the hydrogelation properties and antimicrobial efficacy of fluorescent supramolecular self-associating amphiphiles against both planktonic and biofilm forms of MRSA. The toxicity of these amphiphiles against the multicellular model organism Caenorhabditis elegans was also examined to assess their potential for real-world applications. Material characterization techniques, including optical density plate reader assays, rheometry, and widefield fluorescence microscopy, were used to determine the structure and sol dependence of hydrogel formation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ines Tejedor, Ainhoa Urtizberea, Eva Natividad, Jesus I. Martinez, Ignacio Gascon, Olivier Roubeau
Summary: This study evaluates the use of pre-formed sub-micronic spherical particles of a doped Gd@Y hydroxycarbonate as a potential quantum hardware for hybrid quantum processors. The particles have adjustable number of spin carriers and show robust quantum coherence. The study offers new material and methodologies relevant to the development of viable hybrid quantum processors.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(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)
