Article
Environmental Sciences
Lin Hu, Dong Mao, Liu-han Yang, Ming-sheng Zhu, Zheng-hao Fei, Shi-xin Sun, Dong Fang
Summary: A novel hetero-structured system composed of In2S3 coupled to In-MOF was proposed as an efficient photocatalyst for RhB degradation, showing enhanced photocatalytic ability compared to In-MOF alone. The electron modulation of In2S3/In-MOF hybrid was confirmed by relevant characterizations, achieving a degradation rate of 92.2% for Rhodamine B in photocatalysis.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anasheh Mardiroosi, Ali Reza Mahjoub, Hanieh Fakhri, Rabah Boukherroub
Summary: A unique PCN@UiO-66 material with superior photocatalytic degradation efficiency was prepared, exhibiting higher degradation efficiency compared to other materials. The maximum photodegradation efficiency was achieved at pH 7. The enhanced efficiency can be attributed to improved visible light absorption and reduced charge recombination rate by perylene dimiide (PDI) photofunctional groups.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yun Yuan, Jiaqi Wang, Hurunqing Liu, Zhaohui Li
Summary: Pd/Ni-Fe-MOF nanosheets were successfully fabricated by depositing small-sized Pd nanoparticles on 2D Ni-Fe-MOF nanosheets, and exhibited excellent catalytic performance under visible light. The ultrathin morphology of 2D Ni-Fe-MOF nanosheets facilitates the transportation of photogenerated charge carriers and enhances the interaction between active sites and substrates. This study is of significant importance in the field of sustainable chemical synthesis.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chenxi Zhang, Da Lei, Chenfan Xie, Xiaoshuai Hang, Chuanxin He, Hai-Long Jiang
Summary: The study uses isostructural MOFs for piezo-photocatalysis, finding that UiO-66-NH2(Hf) exhibits significantly higher catalytic activity compared to UiO-66-NH2(Zr) under simultaneous light and ultrasonic irradiation, which is mainly attributed to the piezoelectric effect.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zi-Qing Huang, Shu-Man Zhao, Jia-Qi Chen, Yue Zhao, Wei-Yin Sun
Summary: This study successfully synthesized two novel MOFs with potential for detection and catalytic applications, one for detecting amino acids and the other for photocatalytic degradation of dyes.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jun Guo, Yue Wan, Yanfei Zhu, Meiting Zhao, Zhiyong Tang
Summary: MNP/MOF composite photocatalysts exhibit excellent performance and great potential applications, especially in photocatalytic hydrogen production, carbon dioxide reduction, organic transformation reactions, and photodegradation of pollutants. The challenges and prospects in the current research are also proposed and discussed for further advancement in this hot research field.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shaoxiong Feng, Weigang Ding, Yan Zhang, Jingwei Wu, Zhiming Zou, Tongfa Wu, Qun Tang
Summary: A novel neodymium-based metal-organic framework (Nd-MOF) was synthesized and used to construct an efficient electrochemical sensor for the rapid and reliable detection of Rhodamine B (RhB). The Nd-MOF/GCE sensor exhibited strong accumulation ability and high electrocatalytic activity for RhB detection, with wide linear detection ranges and a low detection limit.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Estefania Tiburcio, Yongkun Zheng, Marta Mon, Nuria Martin, Jesus Ferrando Soria, Donatella Armentano, Antonio Leyva Perez, Emilio Pardo
Summary: This study reports the gram-scale preparation of Ag-2(0) subnanometer clusters within a metal-organic framework, which exhibits high catalytic activity for the catalytic Buchner ring expansion reaction.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Masood S. Alivand, Omid Mazaheri, Yue Wu, Ali Zavabeti, Andrew J. Christofferson, Nastaran Meftahi, Salvy P. Russo, Geoffrey W. Stevens, Colin A. Scholes, Kathryn A. Mumford
Summary: This study presents a new approach for the synthesis of water-dispersible core-shell nanocatalysts using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). By introducing functionalized nanoclusters during the self-assembly of MOFs, missing-linker deficiencies are induced to fabricate mesoporosity. The resulting nanocatalysts significantly reduce the energy consumption of CO2 capture and achieve a 10-fold improvement in efficiency compared to conventional catalysts.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jianke Tan, Chengji Xu, Xiaodan Zhang, Yuming Huang
Summary: A new type of defect carbon encapsulated magnetic metallic Co nanoparticles (Co@DC) was prepared and shown to efficiently activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for the degradation of dyes. The Co@DC exhibited good magnetism, stability, and activation ability across a wide pH range. The mechanism of PMS activation and degradation pathway of the dye were also investigated.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Mansoob Khan, Ashmalina Rahman, Shaidatul Najihah Matussin
Summary: This paper reviews the application of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as photocatalysts for the degradation of environmental pollutants, and discusses different strategies for modifying and regulating MOFs to improve their photocatalytic performance. Despite the advantages of high specific surface area and easily tunable porous structure, there are still challenges to be addressed. Future development and prospects are also discussed.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xueqiao Mei, Han Yuan, Chunhu Li
Summary: By using a simple synthesis method, efficient catalysts were produced, providing a sustainable solution for environmentally friendly treatment of industrial dye wastewater through photocatalysis. Pt-doped TiO2 with MIL-125 as the backbone was fabricated using thermal synthesis. The photocatalytic efficiency of the synthesized catalyst samples was tested using Rhodamine B as the contaminant. Physicochemical properties of the solid specimens were characterized using various techniques. The results showed that M-Pt-TiO2 had a photocatalytic degradation rate of 98.97% for RhB after 30 min of degradation. Radical capture experiments revealed the involvement of superoxide radicals and conduction band electrons in the degradation process. The photocatalyst sample demonstrated good photocatalytic stability with its activity only decreasing from 98.4% to 94.9% after four cycles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianli Wang, Yifan Mao, Runze Zhang, Yanli Zeng, Changsheng Li, Bingjie Zhang, Jianhui Zhu, Jiawen Ji, Desheng Liu, Rumin Gao, Yongqiang Ma
Summary: This study presents a universal scheme for synthesizing core-shell hybrids (MOF@HOF) by using stable HOFs and surface-functionalized MOFs. The newly synthesized NH2-UiO-66@DAT-HOF core-shell nanostructure exhibits excellent stability and superb photocatalytic performance, with an apparent reaction rate constant up to 60.7 and 7.6 times higher than its parent materials NH2-UiO-66 and DAT-HOF for tetracycline degradation. This enhancement is attributed to the broader visible-light utilization range and efficient charge carrier separation supported by the S-scheme heterojunction. Furthermore, the photocatalytic efficiency of the core-shell nanostructure remains high after several-cycle applications.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bhaskar Bethi, Gidla Bhanu Radhika, Le Minh Thang, Shirish Hari Sonawane, Grzegorz Boczkaj
Summary: ZIF-8 supported BiFeO3 photocatalyst prepared by ultrasound cavitation technique showed excellent decolorization performance against Rhodamine-B dye under ultraviolet and visible light. The 40.7 wt% ZIF-8/BiFeO3 composite exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity, and acidic pH had a better effect on the decolorization.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
An Li, Yufeng Zhang, Zichen Sun, Zhiyang Niu, Guangxu Lan
Summary: Metal-organic layers (MOLs) are a two-dimensional version of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with high-density and accessible open sites, which have potential applications in photocatalysis, artificial photosynthesis, and fluorescence imaging. This review provides an overview of the structural design and synthesis strategies of MOLs, focusing on the applications of photosensitizing MOLs.
SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoting Zhu, Yujie Yan, Lingjie Sun, Yiwen Ren, Yihan Zhang, Yang Liu, Xiaotao Zhang, Rongjin Li, Huipeng Chen, Jishan Wu, Fangxu Yang, Wenping Hu
Summary: A novel 1D/2D molecular crystal p-n heterojunction has been developed to produce ultra-sensitive negative phototransistors (NPTs) with remarkable photoresponsivity and detectivity. These NPTs exhibit intriguing characteristics undiscovered in PPTs, opening up new possibilities for optoelectronic applications.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xudong Hou, Giang Truong Nguyen, Tingting Xu, Haipeng Wei, Tun Seng Herng, Guifei Huo, Dingguan Wang, Jun Ding, Shaofei Wu, Liviu Ungur, Jishan Wu
Summary: The incorporation of organic radicals into coordination polymers is a promising strategy for promoting metal-ligand exchange interactions. However, stable organic radical-based ligands are limited in number. In this study, we report two new tris(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)methyl radical-based ligands and successfully obtain the corresponding coordination polymers. Magnetic measurements and theoretical calculations indicate the presence of antiferromagnetic coupling between the paramagnetic cobalt(II) ions and the radical ligands.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Taiming Zhang, Magdalena Grzeszczyk, Jing Li, Wei Yu, Haomin Xu, Peng He, Liming Yang, Zhizhan Qiu, HuiHui Lin, Huimin Yang, Jian Zeng, Tao Sun, Zejun Li, Jishan Wu, Ming Lin, Kian Ping Loh, Chenliang Su, Kostya S. Novoselov, Alexandra Carvalho, Maciej Koperski, Jiong Lu
Summary: The intrinsic magnetic order in single-layer chromium trihalides has potential applications in spintronic devices, but their environmental instability poses challenges for practical use. By investigating the degradation chemistry of chromium iodide, researchers found that it undergoes hydrolysis and surface oxidation reactions under different environments, leading to its rapid degradation. However, using organic acid solvents as reversible capping agents can effectively stabilize CrI3 nanoflakes for more than a month.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi Zhang, Sijia Rao, Sai Vikrama Chaitanya Vummaleti, Eng Tuan Poh, Wenrui Dai, Xinhang Cui, Jishan Wu, Jia Zhang, Wei Chen
Summary: This study enhances the performance of aprotic Li-O-2 batteries by using DB24C8A as an additive to improve the solubility of Li2O2 and promote its efficient decomposition. The results show that this approach significantly increases the capacity and lifespan of the batteries.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Correction
Engineering, Chemical
Jishan Wu, Miao Cao, Draco Tong, Zach Finkelstein, Eric M. V. Hoek
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bongyeon Jung, Shengcun Ma, Chia Miang Khor, Noman Khalid Khanzada, Arezou Anvari, Xinyi Wang, Sungju Im, Jishan Wu, Unnati Rao, Alicia Kyoungjin An, Eric M. V. Hoek, David Jassby
Summary: This study presents electrically-conductive nanofiltration (ECNF) membranes that can inhibit mineral scaling with an external electrical source. By applying electrical potentials to the membrane surface, the formation of scaling can be reduced, protecting the membrane and improving water recovery.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ya Zou, Xudong Hou, Haipeng Wei, Jiawei Shao, Qing Jiang, Longbin Ren, Jishan Wu
Summary: In this study, three derivatives of circumcoronene have been successfully synthesized using Bronsted/Lewis acid-mediated cyclization of vinyl ether or alkyne. Their structures were confirmed via X-ray crystallographic analysis. Bond length analysis, NMR measurement, and theoretical calculations showed that circumcoronene mostly follows Clar's bonding model and exhibits dominant local aromaticity. Its absorption and emission spectra are similar to those of the smaller hexagonal coronene due to its six-fold symmetry.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gui-Fei Huo, Toshiya M. Fukunaga, Xudong Hou, Yi Han, Wei Fan, Shaofei Wu, Hiroyuki Isobe, Jishan Wu
Summary: A facile synthesis method for expanded helicenes was reported in this study, which involves Suzuki coupling-based oligomerization and Bi(OTf)(3)-mediated regioselective cyclization. The structures of the synthesized compounds were determined by X-ray crystallographic analysis. Enantiopure H2, H3, and H4 with high absorption dissymmetry factors (|g(abs)|) were isolated using chiral HPLC, and all of them exhibited strong chiroptical responses.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ismail Bin Samsudin, Stephan Jaenicke, Gaik-Khuan Chuah
Summary: The ammonia evaporation method was used to synthesize magnesia-silica catalysts for the conversion of ethanol to 1,3-butadiene. These catalysts showed enhanced selectivity and productivity compared to catalysts prepared by a conventional wet-kneading method. The presence of magnesium silicate hydrates in the catalysts contributed to improved butadiene formation and stability.
CHEMISTRY-SWITZERLAND
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ming-Wei Wang, Wei Fan, Xiaonan Li, Yujian Liu, Zuoyu Li, Wei Jiang, Jishan Wu, Zhaohui Wang
Summary: The creation and development of carbon nanomaterials have greatly advanced material science. Bottom-up synthesis has been an efficient strategy to synthesize atomically precise carbon nanomaterials, known as molecular carbons, with different sizes and topologies. This Perspective introduces recent progress in molecular carbons derived from various carbon nanomaterials and discusses their relationship. The presentation of multiple viewpoints is expected to facilitate further advancement in this field.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tong Shen, Ya Zou, Xudong Hou, Haipeng Wei, Longbin Ren, Liuying Jiao, Jishan Wu
Summary: This study presents a straightforward synthetic method for a series of ribbon-like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and investigates their structure-dependent electronic properties. The molecules exhibit enhanced electronic absorption and multiple amphoteric redox waves as the chain length increases.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gabriel Merino, Miquel Sola, Israel Fernandez, Cina Foroutan-Nejad, Paolo Lazzeretti, Gernot Frenking, Harry L. Anderson, Dage Sundholm, Fernando P. Cossio, Marina A. Petrukhina, Jishan Wu, Judy I. Wu, Albeiro Restrepo
Summary: Aromaticity is a deeply rooted concept in chemistry, but there is no consensus on its definition due to the many attributes associated with it. This perspective aims to reflect the current state and future direction of the aromaticity research community.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanglin Chen, Limo He, Hui-Ru Tan, Xuanhao Lin, Stephan Jaenicke, Gaik-Khuan Chuah
Summary: The research team synthesized a highly crystalline graphitic carbon nitride homojunction by calcination of a mixture of NH4SCN and urea, using NaCl/KCl molten salts as the preparation medium. The homogeneity of the liquid precursor ensured an intimate homojunction interface, facilitating the charge separation, and the highly crystalline bulk structure built a highway for rapidly transferring charge to the surface. As a result, bulk charge recombination was suppressed, and the spatial separation and transfer efficiency of charges were significantly improved. Compared to low crystalline homojunctions, this highly crystalline homojunction showed 15 times higher activity for the selective photocatalytic oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde. This work provides a simple strategy to construct a highly crystalline graphitic carbon nitride homojunction for solar energy conversion.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zao Wang, Man Wang, Jiajia Song, Jishan Wu, Zhen Li
Summary: In this work, two Ni metal-organic layers (MOLs), Ni-MOL-100 and Ni-MOL-010, were synthesized by tuning the molar ratios of metal ions and organic ligands. It was found that Ni-MOL-100 exhibited higher catalytic activity than Ni-MOL-010 due to its appropriate conduction band potential and more exposure of coordination-unsaturated Ni(ii) ions, which promoted carrier transfer and accelerated the hydrogen evolution reaction rate. This work demonstrates the important role of crystal surface tailoring engineering in the design of photocatalytic hydrogen evolution cocatalysts.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongwei Zhang, Ismail bin Samsudin, Stephan Jaenicke, Gaik-Khuan Chuah
Summary: Zeolites are versatile catalysts with applications in petrochemical processes, fine chemical synthesis, biomass conversion, and CO2 utilization. The introduction of mesopores and heteroatoms allows for additional applications and tunability in acidity and redox properties. The synthesis conditions and pore wall properties greatly influence the catalytic ability of zeolites.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
