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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zoran Mazej, Evgeny Goreshnik
Summary: The crystal structures of M(SbF6)(2) salts exhibit different types and spatial arrangements.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chris Celania, Volodymyr Smetana, Gerd H. H. Meyer, Anja-Verena Mudring
Summary: A systematic exploration of the Nd-Pt-Sn ternary system revealed a wide range of compounds, with seven out of the eight compounds observed derived from the binary compounds Sn2Nd and Sn5Nd2 by adding Pt. Understanding the structure and bonding of intermetallic phases is important to bridge the knowledge gap compared to molecular compounds. The addition of increasing amounts of platinum to mixtures of tin and neodymium results in eight previously unreported ternary Pt/Sn/Nd compounds.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jin Wang, Yu-Ting Wang, Jiang-Nan Chang, Ming-Xue Li
Summary: The article describes the synthesis and characterization of two nickel complexes of 2-acetylpyrazine thiosemicarbazone, and studies their antibacterial activities. It was found that one of the complexes showed effective antimicrobial activity against tested bacteria, and that complex 2 exhibited inhibitory activity against human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells. Additionally, toxicity study showed that complex 2 had the highest tumor cell selectivity.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Juanjuan Zheng, Maierhaba Abudoureheman, Peng Wang, Alimujiang Yalikun, Bo Wei, Zhaohui Chen, Lin Sun, Jun Zhang
Summary: A mixed-alkaline metal copper-containing phosphate LiKCuP2O7 has been synthesized by cation substitution, and its structure has been studied in detail. The compound exhibits a unique 3D network structure, where CuO5 polyhedra are interconnected with P2O7 units via vertex-sharing O atoms to form 2D layers. Additionally, the compound shows antiferromagnetic behavior.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Michael O. Ogunbunmi, Sviatoslav Baranets, Svilen Bobev
Summary: Zintl phases with complex crystal structures have been synthesized in the form of Ca4-xRExSb3, where Ca and RE atoms exhibit disorder and enhance phonon scattering. Incorporation of rare-earth metals leads to narrow bandgaps and semiconductor behavior with dominant hole charge carriers.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuanhui Sun, Lei Zhao, Chris J. Pickard, Russell J. Hemley, Yonghao Zheng, Maosheng Miao
Summary: Most metals have simple structures, but undergo complex transitions on compression. First-principles calculations can reproduce observed structures and transitions, but a unified predictive theory is lacking. By analyzing electronic properties, a simple theory shows that the stability of metal structures is governed by electrons in interstitial orbitals and their chemical interactions. This theory provides a basis for understanding and predicting structures in solid compounds and alloys.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Maxim Avdeev, Shashwat Singh, Prabeer Barpanda, Chris D. Ling
Summary: The crystal and magnetic structures and properties of the monoclinic form of FeOHSO4 were investigated using magnetometry and neutron powder diffraction. The space group C2/c was confirmed, and the antiferromagnetic structure forming below the Neel temperature TN around 125 K was described by the magnetic space group C2'/c'. Overall, FeOHSO4 is isostructural to FeSO4F in terms of both crystal and magnetic structures.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiuquan Zhou, Venkata Surya Chaitanya Kolluru, Wenqian Xu, Luqing Wang, Tieyan Chang, Yu-Sheng Chen, Lei Yu, Jianguo Wen, Maria K. Y. Chan, Duck Young Chung, Mercouri G. Kanatzidis
Summary: Advancements in modern technologies rely on materials discovery, which in turn requires the development of synthesis science. This study presents an efficient methodology for rational material discovery using high-temperature solutions or fluxes with adjustable solubility. By systematically varying temperature and flux ratios, the researchers were able to synthesize previously unreported compounds and determine their structural characteristics. This methodology provides a general strategy for the rational discovery of inorganic solids.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sirine El Arni, Mohammed Hadouchi, Abderrazzak Assani, Mohamed Saadi, Mimoun El Marssi, Abdelilah Lahmar, Lahcen El Ammari
Summary: A novel pyrophosphate Na7Ni3Fe(P2O7)(4) was synthesized in two forms, single-crystal and powder. The crystal structure, purity, and morphology were determined using various techniques. It was found that the compound has a three-dimensional structure with tunnels housing Na+ cations, and exhibits antiferromagnetic behavior with two magnetic transitions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qilin Guo, Yulian Li, Qiujun Liu, Yuesheng Li, Dong-Po Song
Summary: An effective co-assembly strategy has been demonstrated for creating complex photonic structures with interesting light reflections. By placing different bottlebrush block copolymers within shrinking droplets, a cooperative mechanism of microphase segregation and organized spontaneous emulsification is enabled, resulting in the fabrication of Janus microspheres with diverse dual optical characteristics. The reflected wavelengths of light are highly tunable simply by changing the formulation or molecular weight of the block copolymers.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Franz A. Mautner, Patricia V. Jantscher, Roland C. Fischer, Klaus Reichmann, Salah S. Massoud, Saskia Speed, Ramon Vicente
Summary: Three metal(II) dicyanamide complexes were synthesized in the presence of 2,6-lutidine-N-oxide (2,6-lut-NO) and characterized. They feature similar structures with double mu(1,5)-bridging dicyanamide ligands and terminal aqua ligands, but differ in the coordination of 2,6-lutNO molecules to the metal centers.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Monika Wanat, Maura Malinska, Malgorzata Kucia, Rafal R. Sicinski, Krzysztof Wozniak
Summary: Rotamers are stereoisomers that interconvert rapidly at room temperature due to the rotation of sigma bonds. Xylitol, a sweetener, forms rotamers by rotating a xylitol fragment around specific bonds, resulting in distinguishable structures. The differences in geometry between the rotamers' main carbon chain were too small to be detected by X-ray powder diffraction technique. Rotations in similar compounds mostly occur within hydroxyl groups. The energetic differences were found to be slightly higher for rotamers with rotations within hydroxyl groups compared to those within carbon chains.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Raffaella di Vito, Mattia Acito, Cristina Fatigoni, Carl H. Schiesser, Michael J. Davies, Francesca Mangiavacchi, Milena Villarini, Claudio Santi, Massimo Moretti
Summary: This study evaluated the cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of SeTal in liver cells through in vitro experiments. The results showed that SeTal had minimal impact on cell viability and did not cause clastogenic or aneugenic activity. These findings suggest that SeTal may be a potential active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qianbing Wei, Chang Yu, Yongwen Ren, Lin Ni, Dongming Liu, Lin Chen, Hongling Huang, Yingnan Han, Junting Dong, Jieshan Qiu
Summary: The water promotion effects in heterogeneous chemical catalysis have attracted significant attention recently. This study demonstrates that incorporating alkali cations as promoters into Pd/rGO-ZnCr2O4 catalyst significantly enhances benzyl alcohol oxidation activity in a Pickering emulsion system. The alkali-modified catalyst not only enhances the promotion effects of water, but also distorts the benzyl alcohol structure and enhances its adsorption, leading to improved reaction efficiency.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jixing Lin, Xian Tong, Kun Wang, Zimu Shi, Yuncang Li, Matthew Dargusch, Cuie Wen
Summary: Zn-3Cu and Zn-3Cu-0.2Ti alloys were studied for their microstructure, mechanical properties, corrosion behavior, hemocompatibility, and cytocompatibility. Among the alloy samples, HR + CR Zn-3Cu-0.2Ti showed the best set of comprehensive properties, with the highest strength and elongation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Pegah Hajivand, Johannes Carolus Jansen, Emilio Pardo, Donatella Armentano, Teresa F. Mastropietro, Amirreza Azadmehr
Summary: VOCs in human breath can be used as biomarkers for diseases, and MOFs have been extensively studied as gas sensors for VOCs. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the latest MOF-derived composites used as VOCs biomarkers' sensors, and discusses the structural and functional characteristics of MOFs, sensing properties, and the potential of bio-MOFs in VOCs sensing.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Seoyoon Song, Deborah Lee, Lucia C. Dalle Ore, Sungjun Kwak, Lifeng Kang, Hyung Kyo Kim, Noah Malmstadt, Sun Min Kim, Tae-Joon Jeon
Summary: This paper introduces the latest advancements in photoactivable liposomes in drug delivery, highlighting their advantages in precise control over drug release and targeted delivery, as well as the fine control over release kinetics achieved through the manipulation of light-responsive components. Additionally, the paper emphasizes the design considerations of physicochemical properties and light-related constituents.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shudi Liu, Liangwei Zhang, Heejeong Kim, Jinyu Sun, Juyoung Yoon
Summary: Chromium is a strategic and critical transition metal element with extensive applications. Efficient detection methods, such as fluorescence and colorimetry, have been developed for monitoring its concentrations. However, existing reviews on fluorescent probes for chromium lack comprehensive coverage. This review aims to consolidate information and promote the development of novel fluorescent probes for chromium detection.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Rehab H. Elattar, Samah F. El-Malla, Amira H. Kamal, Fotouh R. Mansour
Summary: Metal complexes have strong analysis potential and can be used to measure analytes lacking essential chemical properties. Their analytical methods based on different mechanisms offer superior performance.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nem Singh, Miae Won, Yunjie Xu, Changyu Yoon, Jiyoung Yoo, Mingle Li, Heemin Kang, Jong Seung Kim
Summary: Hypoxia is a common occurrence in the tumor microenvironment and poses challenges for cancer treatment. The introduction of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) offers promising prospects for addressing hypoxia-related issues. This article explores the role of COFs in enhancing oxygen delivery, generating reactive oxygen species, optimizing drug delivery, and enabling hypoxia-specific imaging, as well as outlining their applications in various hypoxia-targeting therapeutic modalities.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Priyadarshi Roy Chowdhury, Himani Medhi, Krishna G. Bhattacharyya, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Summary: This review critically analyzes the production of waste-derived layered double hydroxides (LDH) and their utility in electrochemical water splitting for the generation of green hydrogen as sustainable energy. It highlights the importance of waste-derived LDH and discusses the challenges and future directions in this field.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Rajamanickam Sivakumar, Nae Yoon Lee
Summary: This article reviews the progress in imaging reactive oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur species (RONSS) using luminescent metal complex-based probes. This technology is selective and sensitive, which is of great significance for studying the impact of RONSS in cells and tissues and preventing diseases.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xinyang Li, Binbin Ding, Pan Zheng, Ping'an Ma, Jun Lin
Summary: The main goal of immunotherapy is to enhance the response and cytotoxicity of tumor-specific T cells by turning cold tumors into hot tumors. However, metabolic reprogramming in the tumor microenvironment can depress the cytotoxicity of T cells and hinder the effectiveness of immunotherapy. This review discusses the role of metabolic reprogramming in the interplay between cancer cells and immune cells in the tumor microenvironment and explores the use of nanomaterials to modulate metabolic pathways and improve immunotherapy outcomes.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Kingsley Poon, Abhishek Gupta, William S. Price, Hala Zreiqat, Gurvinder Singh
Summary: Progress in the development of manganese oxide nanoparticles (MONPs) has provided an alternative for early-stage diagnosis of life-threatening diseases and therapeutic delivery of drugs and genes. The synthesis and characterization of MONPs have enabled the production of multi-functional targeted nanoparticles in various sizes and shapes. The integration of diagnosis and therapeutic capabilities within a single entity, known as nanotheranostics, is promising for real-time monitoring of disease progression and evaluating therapeutic treatment efficacy.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Reza Abedi-Firoozjah, Hadiseh Ebdali, Mahya Soltani, Parastoo Abdolahi-Fard, Mahshid Heydari, Elham Assadpour, Maryam Azizi-Lalabadi, Fuyuan Zhang, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: With the increasing awareness of food safety, there is a growing demand for efficient and affordable sensing methods for the detection of pathogens and toxins in food products. Nanosensors offer promising solutions with their quick and reliable detection capabilities, although challenges remain in their fabrication and practical application.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Demei Sun, Xuesong Feng, Xinyuan Zhu, Youfu Wang, Jinghui Yang
Summary: Metal organic cages (MOCs) with precise and tunable nano structures show great potential in cancer therapy. Their diverse functions and ultrasmall size make them excellent nanoagents for different anticancer strategies, demonstrating outstanding anticancer performances.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Li Li, Yang-Tao Yu, Ning-Ning Zhang, Shu-Hao Li, Jian-Ge Zeng, Yang Hua, Hong Zhang
Summary: This article summarizes recent advances in POM-based hybrid photochromic materials (PCHPMs), including structure types, new photochromic mechanisms, and applications. It can provide valuable guidance for researchers investigating POM-based hybrid photochromic materials.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chien Ing Yeo, Clariss Hui Peng Goh, Edward R. T. Tiekink, Jactty Chew
Summary: This review article provides an overview of the antibacterial activity of gold complexes, with a focus on gold(I) and gold(III) complexes. It also summarizes the repurposing of Auranofin for antibacterial purposes and the associated mechanism(s) of action.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sangharaj Diyali, Nilankar Diyali, Bhaskar Biswas
Summary: This study discusses the recent progress in the design and development of catalysts, focusing on the factors influencing overpotential, catalytic rate, and stability, as well as the mechanisms of the hydrogen evolution reaction in acidic and alkaline media. Moreover, it outlines the challenges in future design of robust and active electrocatalysts.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shaik Gouse Peera, Rahul S. Menon, Sumanta Kumar Das, Akram Alfantazi, K. Karuppasamy, Chao Liu, Akhila Kumar Sahu
Summary: Doped carbon materials, especially F-doped carbon catalysts, have gained significant attention as metal-free catalysts for oxygen reduction reactions and as corrosion-resistant supports for Pt and non-Pt nanoparticles. F-doped carbon materials possess unique properties and greatly improve the activity and durability of the ORR compared to N-doped carbon materials. The high electronegativity of F-doping can efficiently modify the electronic band structure of carbon materials, favoring the ORR. This review systematically discusses the effect of F-doping/F co-doping on the electrocatalytic reduction of O2 in acidic and alkaline conditions, the stability and durability of fuel cell catalysts, and provides guidelines for working with F-doped carbons. Future research directions on F-doped carbons are also proposed to bridge the gap between laboratory-scale assessments and commercial applications.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)