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Chemistry, Physical
Liying Zhu, Suyun Zhang, Xin-Chun Yang, Qiang Zhuang, Jian-Ke Sun
Summary: The controlled synthesis of subnanometer-sized metal clusters using porous racemic organic cage crystals as supports is reported. The nanoscale support enables precise control of the cluster size and enhances their stability. The metal clusters immobilized by the nano-sized cage support display excellent catalytic performance in liquid-phase reactions due to reduced diffusion resistance.
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Chemistry, Physical
Adam Pecina, Daniele Rosa-Gastaldo, Laura Riccardi, Sebastian Franco-Ulloa, Emil Milan, Paolo Scrimin, Fabrizio Mancin, Marco De Vivo
Summary: Recent studies have shown that gold nanoparticles functionalized with Zn(II) complexes can catalyze the cleavage of phosphate esters and nucleic acids. Through atomistic simulations and NMR experiments, researchers compared two nanonucleases with different catalytic efficiencies in the hydrolysis of a typical RNA model substrate. Mechanistic insights from these analyses reveal the potential for such nanoparticles to mimic two-metal-ion enzymes in nucleic acid processing, enhancing catalytic efficiency for substrate hydrolysis.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jin Young Koo, Jongwon Oh, Gyeongeun Hyun, Hee Cheul Choi, Intek Song, Seok Min Yoon
Summary: A new oxo-bridged chromium-molybdenum heterometallic complex, O-CrMoHC, was synthesized by a solvothermal reaction. The complex exhibits anisotropic conductivity in single crystals, with higher electrical conductivity along the [01-1] direction compared to the [100] direction. This is the first report of anisotropic conductivity observed in a monomeric heterometallic complex single crystal.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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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.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shingo Hasegawa, Tatsuya Tsukuda
Summary: Metal clusters composed of no more than one hundred metal atoms possess novel catalytic potential due to their quantized electronic structures and unique geometrical packing. Polymer-stabilized metal clusters serve as ideal platforms for exploring new catalysis and studying the correlation between structural parameters and intrinsic catalytic properties of metal clusters.
BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaowen Chen, Mi Peng, Dequan Xiao, Hongyang Liu, Ding Ma
Summary: This article discusses the unique catalytic performance of FECCs in alkane dehydrogenation, including structure design and synthetic methods. Recent understanding of FECCs and their importance in alkane dehydrogenation is summarized, providing useful guidance for catalyst design.
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Miao-Miao Zhang, Xi-Yan Dong, Ya-Jie Wang, Shuang-Quan Zang, Thomas C. W. Mak
Summary: This review summarizes the development and functional properties of alkynyl-protected coinage metal clusters, and discusses the prospects and opportunities for future development.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guocheng Deng, Hyewon Yun, Megalamane S. Bootharaju, Fang Sun, Kangjae Lee, Xiaolin Liu, Seungwoo Yoo, Qing Tang, Yun Jeong Hwang, Taeghwan Hyeon
Summary: Studying the atomistic synergistic effects of nanoalloys on the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction is crucial, but determining the atomic-level structure of appropriate analogues is challenging. In this study, a one-pot synthesis and structure characterization of an AuCu nanoalloy cluster catalyst were reported, which provided insights into the atomistic synergistic effects of Au and Cu on the reaction. The results showed that the AuCu nanoalloy exhibited excellent catalytic performance in the CO2 reduction reaction, with higher CO Faradaic efficiency and CO partial current density compared to the closest monometal analogue.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xin Ma, Wanru Chen, Qian Li, Longjian Xue, Chuang Peng
Summary: Non-noble metal electrocatalysis has seen significant improvements in performance through the integration of advanced nanosynthetic techniques. A one-pot synthesis approach that combines existing nanotechniques has been demonstrated to achieve key features and synergistic effects for enhanced electrocatalytic performance in hydrogen evolution reaction.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Zuqiao Ou, Yanzhi Li, Wenche Wu, Yunfei Bi, Enhui Xing, Tongwen Yu, Qiang Chen
Summary: This review focuses on the encapsulation of subnanometric metal clusters within zeolites for industrial catalysis. It introduces concepts of both subnanometric metal clusters and zeolites, and summarizes recent advances in synthesis methods. The review also explores the effects of metal loading, ligand property, zeolite type, and calcination conditions on subdividing metal clusters and nanoparticles in zeolites. Various catalytic applications are demonstrated, along with challenges related to stability and advanced characterization techniques.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pepijn Gerben Moerman, Momcilo Gavrilov, Taekjip Ha, Rebecca Schulman
Summary: The specific hybridization of DNA can be used as a building block for nanoscale structures and reaction networks. However, the strong binding energy of Watson-Crick base pairing causes the dehybridization rate of DNA to depend on sequence length and temperature. In this study, the ATP-dependent helicase Rep-X is shown to drive specific dehybridization reactions at rates independent of sequence length, removing the constraints of equilibrium on DNA hybridization and dehybridization. Additionally, Rep-X is demonstrated to accelerate the primer exchange reaction in designed DNA reaction networks.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guocheng Deng, Jimin Kim, Megalamane S. Bootharaju, Fang Sun, Kangjae Lee, Qing Tang, Yun Jeong Hwang, Taeghwan Hyeon
Summary: Atomically monodisperse nanostructured materials have significant importance in unraveling catalytic relationships. In this study, the synthesis and structure of a copper-containing alloy nanocluster were reported, which showed excellent catalytic activity and stability in the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction. Density functional theory calculations revealed the mechanism behind the formation of efficient active sites.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiyi Wu, Jiahui Shen, Chaoran Li, Chengcheng Zhang, Kai Feng, Zhiqiang Wang, Xuchun Wang, Debora Motta Meira, Mujin Cai, Dake Zhang, Shenghua Wang, Mingyu Chu, Jinxing Chen, Yuyao Xi, Liang Zhang, Tsun-Kong Sham, Alexander Genest, Guenther Rupprechter, Xiaohong Zhang, Le He
Summary: The study reports the synthesis of Ru cluster catalysts supported on MXene with broadband sunlight absorption ability and high sintering resistance. The Ru/Mo2TiC2 catalyst showed enhanced activity, selectivity, and stability in catalyzing the reverse water-gas shift reaction under focused sunlight, leading to the production of carbon monoxide from carbon dioxide and renewable hydrogen. The production rate of CO achieved by the Ru/Mo2TiC2 catalyst is among the best reported so far for photothermal RWGS catalysts.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kentaro Yonesato, Seiji Yamazoe, Soichi Kikkawa, Daisuke Yokogawa, Kazuya Yamaguchi, Kosuke Suzuki
Summary: The properties of metal nanoclusters depend on their structures and electronic states. However, controlling the electronic states is still challenging. Recently, we achieved reversible control of the electronic states of atomically precise Ag nanoclusters by utilizing the acid/base nature of polyoxometalates as inorganic ligands.
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yujie Zhang, Francisco de Azambuja, Tatjana N. Parac-Vogt
Summary: Group (IV) metal oxo clusters are a diverse class of compounds with unique structural stability, reactivity and electronic properties. Despite their potential applications in catalysis, materials chemistry, electronics and optics, gaps in fundamental understanding about their structure, intrinsic features, and nuances in their synthesis hinder their full exploration. Through a critical overview of the chemistry of discrete zirconium, hafnium, and titanium metal oxo clusters reported in the literature, important insights on their properties, reactivity, and potential applications have been provided.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2021)
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Silvia Bidoggia, Francesca Milocco, Stefano Polizzi, Patrizia Canton, Alessandra Saccani, Barbara Sanavio, Silke Krol, Francesco Stellacci, Paolo Pengo, Lucia Pasquato
BIOCONJUGATE CHEMISTRY
(2017)
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CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2018)
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Alberto Gobbo, Riccardo Marin, Patrizia Canton
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(2018)
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Giorgio La Sorella, Laura Sperni, Patrizia Canton, Lisa Coletti, Fabrizio Fabris, Giorgio Strukul, Alessandro Scarso
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2018)
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Riccardo Marin, Lucia Labrador-Paez, Artiom Skripka, Patricia Haro-Gonzalez, Antonio Benayas, Patrizia Canton, Daniel Jaque, Fiorenzo Vetrone
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Gloria Zaccariello, Michele Back, Alvise Benedetti, Patrizia Canton, Elti Cattaruzza, Hiroaki Onoda, Antonella Glisenti, Alessandro Alimonti, Beatrice Bocca, Pietro Riello
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Roberto Vescovo, Maximilian Becker, Marta Maria Natile, Patrizia Canton, Claudio Evangelisti, Andrea Biffis
Summary: The method involves the sequential generation of noble metal nanoparticles and metal oxide phase inside a cross-linked polymer colloid, allowing independent tuning of their properties and amounts. The resulting composite colloids, when isolated by precipitation and subsequent calcination, exhibit noble metal nanoparticles dispersed on a crystalline, nanostructured oxide phase. Preliminary catalytic tests show promising catalytic performances, particularly in the case of gold, in the aerobic oxidation of alcohols.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Antonio Buonerba, Patrizia Canton, Carmine Capacchione, Alfonso Grassi
Summary: This paper describes the wide and complex tunability of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) supported on nanoporous polymer matrices and their correlation with the performance in aerobic oxidation reactions. The size and distribution of the AuNPs can be controlled through different synthetic methods, and thermal or solvent annealing can modify the crystalline phase of the polymer and the morphology of the AuNPs, leading to enhanced catalytic activity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Daniele Polidoro, Alvise Perosa, Enrique Rodriguez-Castellon, Patrizia Canton, Lidia Castoldi, Daily Rodriguez-Padron, Maurizio Selva
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ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
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(2020)
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(2019)
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Riccardo Marin, Alvise Vivian, Artiom Skripka, Andrea Migliori, Vittorio Morandi, Francesco Enrichi, Fiorenzo Vetrone, Paola Ceroni, Carmela Aprile, Patrizia Canton
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2019)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Michele Back, Enrico Trave, Gloria Zaccariello, Davide Cristofori, Patrizia Canton, Alvise Benedetti, Pietro Riello
Correction
Biochemical Research Methods
Silvia Bidoggia, Francesca Milocco, Stefano Polizzi, Patrizia Canton, Alessandra Saccani, Barbara Sanavio, Silke Krol, Francesco Stellacci, Paolo Pengo, Lucia Pasquato
BIOCONJUGATE CHEMISTRY
(2017)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Gloria Zaccariello, Michele Back, Marta Zanello, Patrizia Canton, Elti Cattaruzza, Pietro Riello, Alessandro Alimonti, Alvise Benedetti
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2017)
