Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yupeng Chen, Chong Chen, Xue Li, Nengjie Feng, Lei Wang, Hui Wan, Guofeng Guan
Summary: In this study, a novel catalyst ZnTpyp-IL was developed for the conversion of CO2 into high-value chemicals under mild conditions, providing an effective pathway for carbon emissions reduction. The catalyst exhibited strong surface affinity and multiple functional active sites, enabling highly selective chemical transformation. Experimental and theoretical investigations revealed the activation mechanism of ZnTpyp-IL in the reaction process, as well as its advantages in terms of reusability and application scope.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Zhuo-Jian Li, Jian-Fei Sun, Qin-Qin Xu, Jian-Zhong Yin
Summary: This article reviews recent literature on the use of ionic liquid catalysts to fix carbon dioxide into cyclic carbonates, discusses the progress of current research and the problems that need to be addressed, and summarizes the basic principles for designing ionic liquid catalysts for the reaction in question as well as highlighting directions for future research.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuaifei Liu, Qian Su, Mengqian Fu, Lili Deng, Yichao Wang, Li Dong, Yifan Liu, Xinqi Ma, Weiguo Cheng
Summary: Core-shell polyionic liquids were successfully constructed to reduce the amount of bulk ionic liquids and realize heterogeneous catalysis in CO2 conversion into carbonate. By optimizing the ratio of ionic liquid monomer to SiO2, high activity and low ionic liquid dosage were achieved. The study showed that good mesoporous structure and dispersion of polyionic liquid can improve catalytic activity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zheng Wang, Da Li, Shangqing Chen, Jiayin Hu, Yanxi Gong, Yafei Guo, Tianlong Deng
Summary: The green basic IL [DBUH][BO2] was synthesized for the first time and proved to be an efficient catalyst for the cycloaddition of CO2 and epoxides, with high product yields and easy recovery and reuse. The synergy between the basic anion and the cation with N-H contributed to the catalytic effects, and the IL also showed effectiveness in the reaction of CO2 and 2-aminobenzonitriles into quinazoline-2,4(1H,3H)-diones.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhengrun Chen, Yuanyuan Shen, Zhaoyuan Ma, Dong Yao, Jiangang Zhao, Zhaoyou Zhu, Fanqing Meng, Yixin Ma, Peizhe Cui, Lei Wang, Yinglong Wang
Summary: Liquid-liquid extraction using ionic liquids for separating ethyl acetate/n-hexane system showed that [HMIM][PF6] had better extraction efficiency, but its hydrolysis to produce harmful HF makes [HMIM][NTF2] more suitable. Molecular dynamics simulation provided insights into the extraction mechanism, with anions playing a crucial role in ethyl acetate extraction. Recovery rate, economic evaluation and environmental impact of different extractants were also compared.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuexin Kang, Shangde Sun, Ping Wang
Summary: In this study, a selective monoricinolein (MRO) was successfully prepared by an ionic liquid (IL)-catalyzed glycerolysis method. The optimized reaction conditions resulted in high yield and conversion of MRO. The study demonstrates that IL catalysis can enhance the selectivity of MRO.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xinwei Mu, Liuxing She, Zaikun Wu, Lidan Deng, Jian Kong, Tielin Wang, Yuanhang Qin, Yin Zheng
Summary: The SBA-15 molecular sieve carrier with desirable properties was synthesized through hydrothermal synthesis, and then ionic liquid was loaded onto the carrier's surface and pores to enhance the adsorption effect and selectivity for acid-base COS. The effects of three ionic liquids on the COS adsorption properties were discussed at different conditions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Huan Wang, Yunyan Wu, Yanfei Zhao, Zhimin Liu
Summary: Efficient utilization of CO2 is crucial for sustainable development, and recent research efforts have focused on converting CO2 into value-added products. Ionic liquids have shown great potential as catalysts for the selective conversion of CO2 into valuable chemicals under mild conditions.
ACTA PHYSICO-CHIMICA SINICA
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ria Ayu Pramudita, Ken Motokura
Summary: This article presents the current development of utilizing hydrosilanes in the chemical reduction of CO2, with a focus on organic catalysts. The use of heterogeneous organocatalysts with precisely designed active sites is emphasized for their recyclability and higher efficiency in these transformations.
Article
Thermodynamics
Tingting Luo, Chuanmei Jiao, Xilei Chen, Huazhen Jiang
Summary: In this study, a modified molecular sieve was used as a flame agent in TPU, improving its flame-retardant performance and smoke generation properties. The results showed promising application prospects for the modified molecular sieve in flame-retardant TPU materials.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anna Wolny, Anna Chrobok
Summary: This research focused on supported ionic liquid phases as efficient enzyme stabilization carriers and their applications in various biocatalytic processes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Han, Xinxin Yan, Lulu Guo, Yanan Duan, Zheng Wang, Tianliang Lu, Jun Xu, Yuzhong Zhan, Jianfeng Wang
Summary: A triclinic SAPO-34 molecular sieve was successfully synthesized and characterized using various analytical techniques. The study revealed that factors such as crystallization temperature, type of ionic liquid, and organic amines significantly affect the morphology of the molecular sieve.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Masataka Hatanaka, Tomohiro Yasuda, Eriko Uchiage, Mayumi Nishida, Ken-ichi Tominaga
Summary: This study reports the continuous hydroformylation of propene and CO2 in a flow reactor using supported ionic liquid-phase catalysts. The results showed that under specific conditions, the catalyst demonstrated good selectivity and efficiency, with the CO formed by the reverse water-gas shift reaction readily used for subsequent hydroformylation reaction.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin He, Yangyan Gao, Yunlei Shi, Xiaowen Zhang, Zhiwu Liang, Riguang Zhang, Xingfei Song, Qinghua Lai, Hertanto Adidharma, Armistead G. Russell, Eric G. Eddings, Weiyang Fei, Fangqin Cheng, Shik Chi Edman Tsang, Jianji Wang, Maohong Fan
Summary: Ionic liquids serve as catalysts to accelerate both the sorption and desorption of carbon dioxide. By adding a small amount of the uniquely designed ionic liquid catalyst to monoethanolamine-based carbon dioxide capture, the desorption rate of carbon dioxide can be significantly increased, reducing energy consumption and avoiding secondary pollution.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jinwei Zhang, Xiaopeng Li, Zheng Zhu, Tao Chang, Xiying Fu, Yongjing Hao, Xiaocai Meng, Balaji Panchal, Shenjun Qin
Summary: The study introduces a series of hydroxylamino-tethered polymeric ionic liquids with adjustable alkyl length substitutes, which efficiently and stably convert CO2 into cyclic carbonates without the need for metals and solvents.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Jun Wang, Xin-Yue Lou, Jun Tang, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: This study reports on the development of color-tunable room temperature phosphorescence (RTP) luminescent materials with stimuli-responsive properties. The extended red-shifted multicolor RTP afterglow from blue to orange, including white light, is achieved using a series of newly designed supramolecular polymers. The addition of pH-sensitive fragments enables a comprehensive blue-shifted color tuning range. The optimized intelligent multicolor RTP systems show great potential for practical applications.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yunhao Yu, Rui Tian, Yu Zhao, Xudong Qin, Liefeng Hu, Jun-Jie Zou, Ying-Wei Yang, Jian Tian
Summary: Microvascular dysfunction caused by hyperglycemia leads to slow healing of diabetic wounds and increases the risk of bacterial infection. This study developed novel supramolecular photothermal nanoparticles for treating bacterial wound infection, which demonstrated potent photothermal and antimicrobial effects, as well as good biocompatibility. The nanoparticles showed selective targeting towards bacteria and were effective against drug-resistant strains. Overall, this research represents a promising photothermal antibacterial nanoplatform.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tianze Zhang, Xin-Yue Lou, Xiaoyan Li, Xi Tu, Jie Han, Bin Zhao, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: A series of spirooxazine derivatives (SO1-SO4) with bulky aromatic substituents have been designed and synthesized. They exhibit tunable solid photochromism without ground colors, excellent fatigue resistance, and high thermal stability. The ideal photochromic properties of these spirooxazines open a new avenue for their applications in UV printing, quick response code, and related fields.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jia-Rui Wu, Gengxin Wu, Dongxia Li, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: Synthetic macrocycles have played a significant role in supramolecular chemistry, expanding the scope of organic charge transfer complexes and demonstrating practical value in the solid state. This MiniReview summarizes the research progress on macrocycle-based crystalline supramolecular assemblies driven by intermolecular charge transfer interactions (MCCAs). The assemblies are classified based on their donor-acceptor constituent elements, including simplex macrocyclic hosts, heterogeneous macrocyclic hosts, and host-guest D-A pairs. The diverse functions, applications, and underlying charge transfer mechanisms are discussed from the perspective of crystal engineering. The remaining challenges and prospects are also outlined.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yong-Fu Li, Wen-Li Guan, Chun-Yu Wang, Yan Wang, Qi Lin, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: A metallosupramolecular polymer network (DSPy subset of SHP5@Zn) was constructed by hierarchical self-assembly of a double-armed pillar[5]arene host (SHP5), a ditopic guest (DSPy), and Zn2+ ions, with host-guest recognition and metal-ligand coordination interactions playing a crucial role. The DSPy subset of SHP5@Zn assembly exhibits reversible sol-gel transition properties in response to various external stimuli, making it an excellent candidate for constructing smart gels. In addition, it can be used as a highly selective dual-channel sensor for OH anions, facilitating the development of a convenient test kit for OH sensing.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhuo-Qin Wang, Xin Wang, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: The design and synthesis of supramolecular polymers based on pillararenes have advanced the fields of supramolecular chemistry and polymer science. This review summarizes recent progress in the design, synthesis, and applications of pillararene-based supramolecular polymers (PSPs) as adsorption and separation materials. The review discusses the performance evaluation, topology classification, and challenges in functional supramolecular polymeric adsorbents. The future perspectives of PSPs for separation-based materials science are also explored.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chao-Yi Wang, Yu-Qing Liu, Chengguo Jia, Ming-Zhe Zhang, Chun-Li Song, Changling Xu, Ran Hao, Jian-Chun Qin, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: We report a supramolecular fungicide delivery system based on metal-organic frameworks (B-MIL-101(Fe) MOFs) modified with benzimidazole, loaded with ost-hole (OS) and /3-cyclodextrin (/3-CD) as nanovalves to form /3-CD@B-MIL-101(Fe)-OS. The nanoplatform can release the loaded OS for fungus control through self-degradation of the MOFs skeleton in an oxalic acid microenvironment produced by Botrytis cinerea. This strategy provides a facile and integrated supramolecular drug delivery system for B. cinerea control and promotes the sustainable development of modern agriculture.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Chao-Yi Wang, Jian-Chun Qin, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: Phytopathogens, pests, weeds, and nutrient deficiencies are major causes of crop losses worldwide. Agrochemicals play a crucial role in modern agriculture but also contribute to environmental burden due to inefficient use. By introducing nanomaterials into agriculture, nanotechnology offers new opportunities for precise and targeted delivery of agrochemicals, supporting sustainable development in green agriculture. Metal-Organic frameworks (MOFs) have shown great potential in constructing stimuli-responsive nanoplatforms for controlled agrochemical delivery. This review focuses on the recent advancements of MOF-based nanoplatforms in crop protection and growth promotion, including control of phytopathogens, pests, and weeds, and delivery of fertilizers and plant hormones. The challenges and future prospects of MOF-based nanoplatforms in crop protection and growth promotion are also discussed.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin-Yue Lou, Ge Zhang, Meng-Hao Li, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel type of macrocycle-strutted coordination microparticle (MSCM) was constructed using pillararenes as the struts and pockets, which exhibited unique activities of fluorescence-monitored photosensitization and substrate-selective photocatalytic degradation. The MSCMs were prepared via a one-step solvothermal method and showed well-ordered spherical architectures, superior photo-physical properties, and photosensitizing capacity. The photo-catalytic behaviors of the MSCMs revealed marked substrate-selective catalytic mechanisms, attributed to the variety in the affinity of substrates toward MSCM surfaces and pillararene cavities.
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Siyuan Zhang, Xin-Yue Lou, Linlin Liu, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: DNA origami technology, a unique type of DNA nanotechnology, has attracted much attention from researchers and is applied in various fields. DNA origami nanostructures are endowed with excellent programmability and addressability and show outstanding biocompatibility in bio-related applications, especially in cancer treatment.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meng-Hao Li, Zhiqiang Yang, Hui Hui, Bing Yang, Yan Wang, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: Hierarchical assemblies with diverse properties are fabricated using covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as building blocks, resulting in highly active photocatalytic systems. The multilayered structural states within the supramolecular systems demonstrate the importance of hierarchical assemblies in facilitating photocatalytic propagation and expanding the structural repertoire of supramolecular hybrids.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Xiao, Zheng Li, Ying Xiong, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: An effective porous carbon matrix derived from cucurbit[6]uril was used to support iridium-molybdenum (IrMo) nanoclusters, resulting in an IrMo-doped carbon electrocatalyst (IrMo-CBC) with significantly improved alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity. IrMo-CBC exhibited an extremely low overpotential of 12 mV, an ultrasmall Tafel slope of 28.06 mV dec(-1), a superior faradic efficiency of 98%, and a high turnover frequency (TOF) of 11.6 H-2 s(-1) at an overpotential of 50 mV, outperforming most iridium-based electrocatalysts and commercial Pt/C.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jia-Rui Wu, Gengxin Wu, Dongxia Li, Meng-Hao Li, Yan Wang, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: In this study, a switchable vapochromic system for bromoalkane isomers was developed using charge-transfer complexes in the solid state, demonstrating a simple colorimetric method for distinguishing positional isomers.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Li, Jie Yang, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: This article summarizes the research progress of viologen-based nanocomposites, which include viologen-based metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, and supramolecular assemblies, for exploring and promoting more applications of smart materials in practical production. These unique electron-deficient viologen-based compounds exhibit excellent photoelectric response features, and when combined with porous frameworks and supramolecular assemblies, show great application prospects in discolouration sensing, catalysis, energy storage, and biomedicine. By employing viologen-based compounds as stimuli-responsive units to coordinate with various bonding types, the newly formed nanocomposites can effectively enhance the stimuli-responsive performance of materials.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin-Yue Lou, Siyuan Zhang, Yan Wang, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: Innovative design of smart organic materials is of great importance for the advancement of modern technology. Macrocycle hosts, possessing cyclic skeletons, intrinsic cavities, and specific guest binding properties, have demonstrated pronounced potential for the elaborate fabrication of a variety of functional organic materials with smart stimuli-responsive characteristics.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2023)
