Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xian-Yi Jin, Qingmei Ge, Hang Cong, Yun-Qian Zhang, Jiang-Lin Zhao, Nan Jiang
Summary: This review presents the applications of macrocycles in supercapacitor systems, highlighting the advantages of organic macrocycles in improving the electrochemical performance of electrodes and electrolytes through supramolecular strategies.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Bin Deng, Jing Yang, Mengbi Guo, Rui Yang
Summary: A series of cyclodextrin-based supramolecular polymers were constructed and used as ligands in copper(I)-catalyzed azide alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) for the first time. The CD-SP 4 self-assembly showed highly efficient catalytic activity and can be fully recycled, extending the potential applications of cyclodextrin-based supramolecular polymers in green chemical synthesis.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daniel J. Scott
Summary: For many years, researchers have been studying the chemistry of white phosphorus in the hopes of finding direct methods for its conversion into useful phosphorus-containing products. Although interesting reactions have been discovered, their practical application has been limited. Recent reports, however, have shown that simple and practical synthetic methods can be used to directly obtain relevant compounds from white phosphorus, marking a significant breakthrough in the field.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Jiali Chai, Jiakai Du, Qingmeng Li, Ning Han, Wei Zhang, Bohejin Tang
Summary: Lithium-sulfur batteries have many advantages, but face challenges such as volume expansion, shuttle effect, and weak conductivity of sulfur. By improving sulfur composite cathode materials and existing anode materials, the battery performance can be greatly enhanced to facilitate further development.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Juan Zhang, Cuiting Liu, Xinyue Hu, Qichao Lv, Hongsheng Zhang, Benxiang Pi, Zihao Yang, Meiqin Lin
Summary: By studying the self-assembly of PFNA/gamma-CD in aqueous solution, a novel cyclodextrin-based hydrogel with crystal-like structure was obtained by adding gamma-CD, which was uniform in morphology and sensitive to shear, showing reversible transition between hydrogel and solution with different forms under shear rates.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Minghao Feng, Haoqi Zhang, Nuno Maulide
Summary: Compared to ketones and carboxylic esters, amides have traditionally been considered as less reactive members of the carbonyl family. However, recent research has shown that selective activation of amides under mild conditions is possible. This Minireview highlights the latest advances in this field, showcasing new strategies and breakthroughs in amide activation.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mootaz M. Salman, Philip Kitchen, Andrea J. Yool, Roslyn M. Bill
Summary: Aquaporins play a role in various pathological conditions, and recent research has identified potential routes for inhibiting their function as a new drug development strategy. Developing new drug development frameworks for conditions associated with disrupted water and solute homeostasis will help meet the urgent clinical needs of millions of patients.
TRENDS IN PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guanyao Wang, Qingyun Dou, Peixun Xiong, Qing Liu, Donghyun Min, Ho Seok Park
Summary: Recently, aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have gained attention for their high theoretical capacity, safety, and low cost. However, parasitic reactions and dendritic growth on zinc anodes have limited their practical application. In this study, the addition of supramolecular alpha-cyclodextrin (alpha-CD) to the electrolyte solution was found to regulate zinc ion deposition and suppress the formation of by-products. The alpha-CD additive promoted the epitaxial growth of zinc along a specific plane, leading to improved reversibility of zinc deposition and extended lifespan of the batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ayan Bhattacharyya, Suman De Sarkar, Anindita Das
Summary: Visible-light-mediated photoredox catalysis has been developed as an efficient alternative to conventional organic synthesis, with researchers now incorporating supramolecular chemistry techniques to customize traditional catalysts and expand their scope through noncovalent interactions. The use of supramolecular engineering has led to improved efficiency in known chemical reactions and the development of advanced synthetic methodologies. Additionally, self-assembly strategies within confined nanospaces have been shown to impact photocatalytic reactions.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Elyor Berdimurodov, Ilyos Eliboyev, Khasan Berdimuradov, Abduvali Kholikov, Khamdam Akbarov, Omar Dagdag, Mohamed Rbaa, Brahim El Ibrahimi, Dakeshwar Kumar Verma, Rajesh Haldhar, Nadia Arrousse
Summary: This review emphasizes the importance of developing and innovating beta-Cyclodextrin-based compounds as corrosion inhibitors and discusses various research works in this field. The study found that these compounds are sustainable, inexpensive, environmentally friendly, highly water-soluble, and have high inhibition efficiency.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Chenglong Chen, Lu Xie, Tingting Ren, Yi Huang, Jie Xu, Wei Guo
Summary: Immunotherapy has shown promising efficacy in treating osteosarcoma, especially for metastatic or recurrent cases. Recent advancements in biomarker development have increased the number of patients benefiting from immunotherapies, offering hope to patients in need of new treatments.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
E. M. Bayan, L. E. Pustovaya, M. G. Volkova
Summary: This review provides information on the classification, sources, and environmental risks of antibiotics in the environment. It also critically evaluates modern wastewater treatment methods for antibiotics removal and highlights the prospects and advantages of the photocatalytic method. Additionally, it describes the efficiency of TiO2 co-doping and the optimal photocatalyst concentrations for antibiotics degradation.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianbo Li, Xuepu Feng, Wenting Wang, Mengbi Guo, Jing Yang, Xiang Li, Rui Yang, Bo Yang
Summary: As an excellent bioorthogonal reaction, CuAAC reaction has been widely used in biological research. In this study, three cyclodextrin derivatives β-CD-3, β-CD-4, and CD-P were synthesized and their catalytic activity in CuAAC reaction was evaluated. β-CD-3 showed efficient promotion of the reaction under mild conditions, with a high turnover number (TON) of 45,000 and sustained catalytic activity after repeated cycling. Furthermore, the construction of supramolecular catalytic systems at ultra-low concentrations was proven effective for extracellular click reactions, enabling the synthesis of various functional compounds.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Danyang Li, Linlin Yang, Wangjian Fang, Xinmei Fu, Hechuan Li, Jianxu Li, Xuezhao Li, Cheng He
Summary: An artificial light-harvesting system constructed from a water-soluble host-guest complex can convert solar energy into chemical energy in an aqueous environment, making it a high-level conceptual model of its biological counterpart.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hong-Jiao Liu, Gang Zhang, Yu-Jie Xu, Ru Sun, Jian-Feng Ge
Summary: A novel strategy based on host-guest interaction was proposed for fluorescence enhancement in aqueous solution and cell imaging. By modifying the dyes and forming covalent bonds with methylated beta-cyclodextrin, fluorescent supramolecular nanoparticles were formed, leading to improved fluorescence quantum yields.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dennis Larsen, Michel Ferreira, Sebastien Tilloy, Eric Monflier, Sophie R. Beeren
Summary: This study utilizes a native cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (CGTase) to drive the dynamic system of cyclodextrins (CDs), incorporating unnatural glucopyranose-derived building blocks. By controlling the relative concentrations of modified glucopyranoses, modified CDs can be accessed.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Guillaume Hoyez, Cyril Rousseau, Jolanta Rousseau, Sebastien Saitzek, Anne Ponchel, Eric Monflier
Summary: A series of isoreticular zirconium-organic frameworks based on UiO-66 family were synthesized through a co-modulated hydrothermal method, with alpha-cyclodextrin being used to modulate the textural properties of the analogues. The systematic study showed that the addition of alpha-CD to the reaction mixture can significantly impact the properties of UiO-66 Zr-MOFs.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mona Alleshagh, Samahe Sadjadi, Hassan Arabi, Naeimeh Bahri-Laleh, Eric Monflier
Summary: In this study, a novel chitosan-based catalyst was designed for the hydrofinishing of polyalphaolefins. The optimized reaction conditions resulted in a high yield of hydrogenated oil. The catalyst demonstrated heterogeneous nature and could be recovered and reused.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Claudia Prestigiacomo, Martina Biondo, Alessandro Galia, Eric Monflier, Anne Ponchel, Dominique Prevost, Onofrio Scialdone, Sebastien Tilloy, Rudina Bleta
Summary: This study successfully fabricates SnO@gamma-Al2O3 composites with tuneable pore size and well-defined octahedral-shape crystal structure using a molecular-colloidal coassembly approach combined with an ultrasonic-assisted precipitation method. The cooperative action of the supramolecular template and gamma-Al2O3 nanoparticles plays a critical role in the growth and orientation of SnO microcrystals and ultimately determines their catalytic performance in ester exchange reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abdelghani El Mouat, Chryslain Becquet, Jeremy Ternel, Michel Ferreira, Herve Bricout, Eric Monflier, Mohammed Lahcini, Sebastien Tilloy
Summary: This study reports the reductive hydroformylation of methyl 10-undecenoate in a biphasic liquid/liquid system. Under optimized conditions, the use of a specific ionic liquid immobilized rhodium/amine catalytic system allows for high yield of primary alcohols, which can be recycled.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Walid Hamza Saadaoui, Cecile Machut, Sebastien Rio, Sandra Bigot, Vincent Wiatz, Eric Monflier, Anne Ponchel
Summary: The direct conversion of glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural was investigated using phosphated niobium oxide-carbon catalysts in a biphasic system. A facile approach for generating Nb-based composites with high metal loadings (around 20%) was developed through hydrothermal carbonization, calcination, and H3PO4 adsorption. Catalysts were characterized through various techniques, and NbP@C-RB30 and NbP@C-RB15 prepared using oligosaccharides and low water volumes exhibited higher efficiency for HMF production.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Abdelghani El Mouat, Taha El Assimi, Mustapha Raihane, Jeremy Ternel, Herve Beicout, Eric Monflier, Sebastien Tilloy, Mohammed Lahcini
Summary: In this study, hyperbranched poly(epsilon-caprolactones) were synthesized and used as coating materials for slow-release DAP fertilizer. The prepared polymers (SFO-O-g-PCL) were confirmed by NMR and FTIR analysis. The coated DAP fertilizer granules showed a significant decrease in the release of P2O5 compared to the uncoated DAP fertilizer. This research opens up possibilities for the production of biodegradable coating agents using hydrophobic polyesters and bio-based oils.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anne Ponchel, Eric Monflier
Summary: This article comments on a recent study on the selective recovery of gold through a hierarchical host-guest assembly specifically built from beta-CD.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dario Lacalamita, Guillaume Hoyez, Chiara Mongiovi, Anne Ponchel, Nadia Morin-Crini, Cyril Rousseau, Christophe Loup, Jolanta Rousseau, Marina Raschetti, Eric Monflier, Vincent Placet, Gregorio Crini
Summary: In recent years, there have been numerous studies on the use of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) to remove contaminants from aqueous solutions. However, little is known about using MOFs as adsorbents for the removal of fluoride ions from real effluents. In this study, a highly porous MOF, UiO-66-NH2, was used for the final treatment of complex discharge waters containing fluoride ions. The batch experiments showed that the MOF exhibited high adsorption capacities for fluoride ions, effectively reducing their concentrations in the effluent.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Thomas Roth, Rebecca Evertz, Niklas Kopplin, Sebastien Tilloy, Eric Monflier, Dieter Vogt, Thomas Seidensticker
Summary: Aqueous hydroaminomethylation (HAM) is a Green process for the efficient production of amines from basic chemicals. In this study, a continuous process for HAM in an aqueous multiphase system was successfully established. By adding randomly methylated-beta-cyclodextrin as a mass transfer agent, high yields and selectivities were achieved in several continuous experiments. The addition of cyclodextrin made it unnecessary to use solvents.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chryslain Becquet, Michel Ferreira, Herve Bricout, Baptiste Quienne, Sylvain Caillol, Eric Monflier, Sebastien Tilloy
Summary: Jojoba oil ester was functionalized with alcohol groups via hydrohydroxymethylation catalyzed by a Rh/amine system. Under optimized conditions, a full conversion and a 99% yield of alcohol products were achieved. The catalytic system could be recycled at least 10 times without significant loss of activity. The hydrohydroxymethylated products were successfully used as monomers for the synthesis of a new biobased polyurethane with good thermal and mechanical properties.
Article
Polymer Science
Cedric Decarpigny, Anne Ponchel, Eric Monflier, Rudina Bleta
Summary: Surface modification is crucial for the production of highly efficient and stable enzymatic nanoreactors. This study investigates the impact of various functional groups on the catalytic performance of lipase B from Candida antarctica (CALB) in a supramolecular hydrogel. Results show that different functional groups have different effects on the catalytic activity and stability of CALB. Additionally, the use of cationic cross-linked beta-CD as an enzyme-stabilizing agent enhances the operational stability of the biocatalyst. These findings suggest that the supramolecular silicified hydrogel monoliths with hierarchical porosity have potential applications in biocatalytic continuous flow processes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zi-Ye Liu, Qian-Yu Wang, Ji-Ming Hu
Summary: In this study, a layered carbon dot composite catalyst (NiFe LDH@CDs) was prepared using a one-step coprecipitation method, without the need for heating or hydrothermal treatment. The CD-functionalized catalyst facilitated rapid charge transfer and accelerated the oxygen evolution reaction. Additionally, the heterojunction structure formed between NiFe LDH and CDs efficiently suppressed photoelectron-hole recombination.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rohit Kumar, Ankit Kumar Srivastava, Palaniyappan Nagarasu, Vedichi Madhu, Ekambaram Balaraman
Summary: We designed and synthesized a NN-CoII bidentate complex and used it for the amination of alcohols under mild and solventless conditions. The complex exhibited good reactivity towards both primary and sterically hindered secondary alcohols, providing high yields of amines. The pyrazole moiety in the ligand played a crucial role in the reaction. Furthermore, we demonstrated the reusability of the complex as a homogeneous cobalt catalyst.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shivanand Chettri, Liang-Ting Wu, Sagarmani Rasaily, Debesh Sharma, Bikram Gurung, Rajani Dewan, Sudarsan Tamang, Jyh-Chiang Jiang, Anand Pariyar
Summary: Replicating the enzymatic surface microenvironment in vitro is challenging, but constructing an analogous model could facilitate our understanding of surface effects and aid in developing an efficient bioinspired catalytic system. In this study, five unique Cu2O morphologies were generated, and the surface morphology variations were found to be a consequence of differences in the exposure of low-index facets. The reactivity of Cu2O was found to be influenced by the proportion of {110} planes, with r-Cu2O exhibiting the highest reactivity.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yong Tang, Jianhao Qiu, Dingliang Dai, Guanglu Xia, Lu Zhang, Jianfeng Yao
Summary: Defect engineering has been shown to improve the photocatalytic performance. This study investigated the use of defect-rich UiO-66-NH2 wrapped by ZnIn2S4 as a catalyst for photocatalytic H2O2 production. The defects in UiO-66-NH2 enhanced O-2 adsorption and charge separation, leading to higher H2O2 yield. The insights from this work can advance the research in defect engineering of MOFs and photocatalytic H2O2 synthesis.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruiyang Qu, Shuxin Mao, Jana Weiss, Vita A. Kondratenko, Evgenii V. Kondratenko, Stephan Bartling, Haifeng Qi, Annette-Enrica Surkus, Kathrin Junge, Matthias Beller
Summary: The hydrogenation of amides, a challenging reaction usually performed at high temperatures, has been achieved under milder conditions using a new Pt-MoOx/TiO2 catalyst. This catalyst system enables the selective hydrogenation of various amides and imides.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoran Niu, Ao Wang, Lei Tong, Lei Wang, Yuan Kong, Chenliang Su, Hai-Wei Liang
Summary: This study introduces a novel intermetallic PdCu3 catalyst supported on defective nanodiamond-graphene (ND@G), which exhibits high selectivity (95%) and remarkable activity (turnover frequency: 2940 h(-1)), six times higher than that of the commercial Lindlar catalyst.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Zhiyuan Zheng, Yiming Yue, Hongying Zhuo, Qinggang Liu, Yanqiang Huang
Summary: This review presents the recent research advances on single-atom catalysis for deep reduction of CO2. Detailed introductions and summaries were classified into three categories based on proton-coupled multi-electron transfer approaches: strengthening metal-support interaction, rational design and regulation of coordination environment, and development of SACs with multi-atom active sites. The challenges and future research directions in the field of SACs for CO2 reduction are also proposed.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shiv Kumar, Paramita Datta, Anup Bhunia, Swadhin K. Mandal
Summary: This article reports a transition-metal-free process for in situ denitrogenation of tosylhydrazones, resulting in the production of various sulfones. The authors used a phenalenyl-based odd alternant hydrocarbon as a photoredox catalyst, which acted as a potent oxidant to facilitate the denitrogenation reaction. The method showed wide functional-group tolerance and high yields, making it suitable for late-stage modification of natural products.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
L. A. Luque-Alvarez, J. Gonzalez-Arias, F. Romero-Sarria, T. R. Reina, L. F. Bobadilla, J. A. Odriozola
Summary: Currently, the production of acetic acid through the carbonylation reaction of methanol has limitations, leading to the exploration of alternative methods using heterogeneous catalysts. This study investigates the methanol carbonylation reaction over a Cu-H-MOR catalyst and proposes a reaction mechanism based on the catalytic behavior and performance of the catalyst. The results provide insights into the reaction mechanism and the involvement of acid and redox centers.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
