Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yuyuan Xiao, Rong Sun, Jiefeng Liang, Yuhui Fang, Zheng Liu, Shangda Jiang, Bingwu Wang, Song Gao, Wenliang Huang
Summary: The synthesized rare earth metal complexes exhibit complex electronic structures and magnetic behaviors. The structural and magnetic data are consistent with density functional theory calculations, revealing the antiferromagnetic coupling between the radical anions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Mohsen Oftadeh, Zahra Barfarakh, Fatemeh Ravari
Summary: The study focused on the emission properties of 4-functionalized 6,6'-dimethyl-3,3'-dihydroxy-2,2'-bipyridine dyes with different substituents, revealing the impact of substituents on excited-state intramolecular proton transfer in singlet and triplet excited states, with the n pi* state playing a significant role in ESIPT.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR GRAPHICS & MODELLING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Matthew L. L. Brown, Thomas E. E. Karpiuk, Daniel B. B. Leznoff
Summary: A series of lanthanide dicyanoaurate coordination polymers with 2,2 & PRIME;-bipyridine dioxide (OOBipy) have been synthesized. These coordination polymers can be converted between different structures by heating or exposure to water vapor. The polymers containing Sm, Eu, and Tb exhibit emissive properties, with quantum yields depending on the solvation state. The highest quantum yields were found for the hydrated species, while solid-solutions showed different emission properties.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Cary R. Stennett, Joseph Q. Nguyen, Joseph W. Ziller, William J. Evans
Summary: The feasibility of using redox-active 2,2'-bipyridine as an electron carrier for lanthanide metallocenes was examined. The synthesis and characterization of Cp*2LnCl-(bipy) and Cp*2Ln(bipy) complexes were carried out. The complexes were then used to achieve two-electron reduction chemistry, including the reduction of azobenzene and the formation of lanthanide organometallic complexes with a (S5)2- ligand.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Daniel A. W. Ross, Joseph Mapley, Andrew P. Cording, Roan A. S. Vasdev, C. John McAdam, Keith C. Gordon, James D. Crowley
Summary: A bulky 6,6'-diTPAbpy ligand was synthesized and used to form homoleptic complexes with Cu(I) and Ag(I) ions, as well as interact with 6-coordinate metal ions. The steric bulk of the ligand affected the coordination geometry and photophysical properties of the complexes, showing changes in absorption and emission properties.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Thibault Amiaud, Nicolas Stephant, Remi Dessapt, Helene Serier-Brault
Summary: A series of trivalent lanthanide and group 3 metal coordination polymers with good thermal stability and water stability have been successfully synthesized. The new compounds, synthesized in a short time of less than 1 hour, do not contain solvent molecules, and nanoparticles have been successfully obtained with this strategy. Luminescence properties of lanthanide counterparts emitting in the visible range were thoroughly investigated, with the Eu compound showing good quantum yield.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nikita Y. Shmelev, Tesfu H. Okubazghi, Pavel A. Abramov, Vladislav Y. Komarov, Mariana I. Rakhmanova, Alexander S. Novikov, Artem L. Gushchin
Summary: Treating [(PPh3)AuCl] complex with silver triflate in dichloromethane leads to synthesis of dinuclear gold(I) complexes with high yields. Crystal structures show linear gold ions with twisted bipyridine ligands allowing aurophilic interactions. Photoluminescence in solid state with different emission colors and phosphorescent lifetimes is observed when excited at 300 nm.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yuan-Chun He, Ying-Hui Zhou, Yu Zhao, Ya-Nan Zhang, Lingyan Wang, Shuang Wu, Fang-Hua Zhao
Summary: This study investigates the role of pi-pi interactions in the formation of coordination polymers, showcasing the construction and characterization of new coordination polymers using different metal ions and ligands.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Dan-Dan Du, Ning Ren, Jian-Jun Zhang
Summary: Two novel isostructural lanthanide complexes were synthesized using 2-fluorobenzoic acid and 5,5'-dimethy-2,2'-bipyridine, characterized by IR, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction, showing specific crystal structure and thermal behavior.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yiwei Zhou, Christian D. Buch, Steen H. Hansen, Stergios Piligkos
Summary: By reacting the trigonal lanthanide complexes LnL with 1-octadecylamine, the aldehyde groups are transformed to 1-octadecylimine groups, forming the novel aliphatic lanthanide complexes LnL(18) (Ln = Yb, Lu). The crystal structure of YbL18 shows that the reaction leads to subtle changes in the coordination sphere of Yb(iii), while the octadecyl chains direct crystal packing into lipophilic arrays. The static magnetic properties and energy level splitting of YbL18 are compared to those of the non-derivatised complex YbL.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Brian J. J. Timmer, Oleksandr Kravchenko, Biaobiao Zhang, Tianqi Liu, Licheng Sun
Summary: This study investigates the catalytic activity of Ru(bda)L-2 family of catalysts and finds that the unique bimolecular reactivity is purely dependent on the spatial geometry of the ligand. The electronic effects of the backbone do not significantly impact the catalysis, highlighting the importance of structural features in determining catalytic activity.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jia-Yuan Zhao, Ning Ren, Ying-Ying Zhang, Kun Tang, Jian-Jun Zhang
Summary: This article presents a series of newly synthesized complexes and their characterization studies. Single crystal data revealed that these complexes are binuclear and possess different crystal structures. The thermal decomposition mechanism of these complexes was investigated using TG/DSC-FTIR technology.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengxue Zhou, Ning Ren, Jianjun Zhang
Summary: Six ternary lanthanide complexes with different structures and excellent thermal stability were synthesized and characterized in this study.
ACTA PHYSICO-CHIMICA SINICA
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xin Zhao, Lixia Zhu, Qi Li, Hang Yin, Ying Shi
Summary: Organic molecules with excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) and thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) properties are ideal candidates for efficient organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). In this study, the ESIPT and TADF mechanisms of the compound BP(OH)(2) were investigated in detail, revealing that it undergoes a barrierless single ESIPT process and that the T-3 state plays a predominant role in TADF.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ledong Zhu, Xinxi Huo, Jie Zhou, Qingzhu Zhang, Wenxing Wang
Summary: This study investigated the metabolic activation of PCB136 catalyzed by CYP2B6 using QM/MM and DFT methods, revealing C-alpha as the preferred active site; key amino acids crucial for substrate recognition and metabolism were identified through structural analysis.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Cheng Qian, Yong Liu, Huichao Cheng, Kun Li, Bin Liu, Xin Zhang
Summary: In this study, functionally graded cemented carbides with a multi-principal-element alloy binder were prepared. The results showed that a higher carbon content can increase the diffusion rate and channel of carbon, leading to improved mechanical properties of the carbides obtained at appropriate carburization temperatures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yaojia Ren, Hong Wu, Bin Liu, Quan Shan, Sheng Guo, Zengbao Jiao, Ian Baker
Summary: A high hardness, crack-free AlCoCuFeNi high-entropy alloy with good corrosion resistance was successfully produced by spark plasma sintering and hot rolling. The alloy exhibited a fine and uniform microstructure, low anisotropy, good wear and corrosion resistance, and grain boundary sliding as the creep mechanism.
Article
Development Studies
Bin Liu, Huajian Fang, Xiaosheng Qin, Feilian Zhang, Jingjing Li
Summary: An integrated multi-criteria analysis framework is proposed for sustainable water management of built reservoirs with dam-heightening-based decision. The study shows that this framework can effectively handle the decision-making problem of reservoir construction schemes and identifies subjective weighting factors. Game theory is found to be superior to traditional methods in integrating collective wisdom and objective indicators. This study is of significant reference value for the feasibility demonstration of reservoirs with water transferring tasks worldwide.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zi-Mei Peng, Yi-Yue Zhang, Dan Wei, Xiao-Jie Zhang, Bin Liu, Jun Peng, Xiu-Ju Luo
Summary: This study demonstrates that MALT1 upregulation promotes necroptosis in ischemic stroke by enhancing the degradation of A20. Inhibition of MALT1 can alleviate brain injury and restore the expression of A20, leading to the inhibition of necroptosis.
ARCHIVES OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Xiukuang Zhang, Qian Lei, Bin Liu, Xi Chen, You Li, Zhen Han, Huan Liu
Summary: Dispersion-strengthened copper matrix composites with Mo2C particles were fabricated by powder metallurgy and rolling. The Cu-5Mo2C composite showed the best combination of performances among the three composites. Its as-rolled form exhibited a tensile strength of 405.3 MPa, a hardness of 130.7 HV, and an electrical conductivity of 88.4% IACS. The primary strengthening mechanisms were grain boundary strengthening and dislocation strengthening. The Mo2C particles stabilized the microstructure and inhibited grain coarsening of the matrix, resulting in improved high-temperature softening resistance and mechanical properties for copper alloys.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jian Liu, Na Song, Zhengde Xia, Bin Liu, Jinxiao Pan, Abdul Ghaffar, Jianbin Ren, Ming Yang
Summary: This paper analyzes the correlation and constraint relationship between the optical flow field and motion field of multi-view images to effectively reconstruct the angle domain of the light field based on sparse light field data. The proposed method can reconstruct texture, shadow, and color information in the light field of a long-baseline scene with high quality and is suitable for dense light field reconstruction in complex scenes.
PATTERN RECOGNITION
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yaojia Ren, Bo Han, Hong Wu, Jianchuan Wang, Bin Liu, Bingqiang Wei, Zengbao Jiao, Ian Baker
Summary: For the first time, the formation of nanotwins and 9R phase were observed in ultrafine-grained Ti-5wt.%Cu alloys with an average lath width of 223 nm produced by laser powder bed fusion. The 9R phase originated from lath boundaries with Cu segregation and terminated at the other boundary of the lath. Deformation caused curvature of the lath boundaries and an increase in lath width, promoting the transition of the central 9R phase to nanotwins. This work provides a new route for in situ production of nanotwinned Ti by the laser melting-induced segregation of Cu.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Li Wang, Xiaopeng Liang, Bin Liu, Michael Oehring, Jonathan Paul, Jie Liu, Min Song, Florian Pyczak, Yong Liu
Summary: The interaction between dislocations and perovskite Ti3AlC precipitates in a titanium alloy was investigated. It was found that the Ti3AlC carbides can be sheared by dislocations, leading to the formation of stacking faults and crossed stacking fault configurations. These stacking faults are induced by the shear of Shockley partial dislocations and further extended along specific crystal planes.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shenghan Gao, Ao Fu, Zhonghao Xie, Tao Liao, Yuankui Cao, Bin Liu
Summary: High-activity spherical TaNbTiZr refractory high-entropy alloy (REHA) powders were successfully prepared using the methods of electrode induction melting gas atomization (EIGA) and plasma rotating electrode process (PREP). Both methods produced powders with a single-phase body-centered cubic (BCC) structure and low oxygen content. The PREPed powders exhibited higher sphericity and smoother surface, but larger particle size compared to the EIGAed powders.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaolei Zhang, Bin Liu, Tao Wei, Zongming Liu, Jinkai Li
Summary: Magnetically controllable Janus micromotors with peroxidase-like activity and autonomous motion were developed for simultaneous colorimetric detection and degradation of hydroquinone (HQ) in water. The micromotors exhibit high speed and can efficiently reduce water pollution, providing a new insight for future multifunctional micromotors.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shikun Li, Bin Liu, Xiao Jia, Min Xu, Ruoyu Zong, Xunfeng Li, Guohua Liu, Xiulan Huai
Summary: Understanding the relationship between the physical properties of composite components and thermal conductivity is crucial for improving overall heat-dissipation performance. A numerical simulation was conducted to investigate the anisotropic thermal conductivity and heat flux distributions of h-BN/nanofiber composite films. Factors such as the intrinsic thermal conductivity of the matrix and filler, filler geometry and orientation, and interface thermal resistance were considered. The study found that increasing the intrinsic thermal conductivity of the matrix and tuning the interface thermal resistance could enhance the thermal conductivity, while the contributions from increasing filler conductivity and length were limited.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hui Wang, Longhao Cao, Mengmeng Wang, Bin Liu, Longping Deng, Guohua Li, Ya-Jun Cheng, Jie Gao, Yonggao Xia
Summary: A process to recycle valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) by separating aluminum foil and cathode material is proposed. The separated aluminum foil is used as a reducing agent to generate high-purity Ni-Co-Mn nanopowders. The process achieves high recovery efficiencies of Li, Ni, Co, and Mn and transforms waste aluminum into a high-value-added reductant, greatly reducing costs and making the process green.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xu Wang, Xiaofeng Li, Huiqi Xie, Touwen Fan, Li Zhang, Kaiyang Li, Yuankui Cao, Xiaohui Yang, Bin Liu, Peikang Bai
Summary: The effects of Al and La elements on the mechanical properties of CoNiFe0.6Cr0.6 high-entropy alloys with a face-centered cubic structure were investigated using first-principles calculations. The study discussed in detail the variations of various physical parameters as a function of Al and La concentration. The results showed that the resistance to deformation decreased with the increase of Al and La concentration, while the plasticity and ductility of the alloys improved. The addition of Al and La also strengthened the metallic characteristic of atomic bonding and increased the material's anisotropy.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingli Liu, Han Li, Bin Liu, Luling Wang, Jianqiu Zhou, Feng Zhang
Summary: The effect of grain boundary stability on the properties of Cu-Ni nanocrystalline alloy was investigated by molecular dynamics simulations. It was found that a more stable grain boundary leads to a higher energy barrier for deformation mechanisms and requires more force to hinder atomic slip in the grain boundary. The material reaches its highest strength when the homogeneous segregation degree of nanograined metals is about 0.9. Additionally, the binding energy between dislocations and grain boundaries was studied comprehensively and deeply for the first time using molecular dynamics simulation.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Shuailing Yang, Hui Xu, Jie-Hua Chen, Bin Liu, Ka-Wing Cheng
Summary: In recent years, there has been increasing interest in microalgal protein (MP), but its potential applications in the food industry have not been fully realized. This review evaluates the safety aspects, potential production strategies, and technologies of about 30 microalgal species commonly used for human consumption. The nutritional, biological, and techno-functional properties of MP are summarized, and challenges facing the industry are addressed. The review highlights the need for low-cost cultivation strategies, efficient protein purification techniques, and exploration of novel applications for MP.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)