Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ezra Ip, Yue-Kai Huang, Ming-Fang Huang, Fatih Yaman, Glenn Wellbrock, Tiejun Xia, Ting Wang, Koji Asahi, Yoshiaki Aono
Summary: This study reports the first distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) experiment with a transmission distance of over 1,000 km. The experiment used a hybrid link consisting of field and lab fibers with bi-directional inline Raman amplification. A frequency-diversity chirped-pulse system was employed for the probe signal, and the Rayleigh backscatter was recovered using a coherent receiver with correlation detection and diversity combining. The experiment achieved a measurand resolution of approximately 100 p epsilon/root Hz at a gauge length of 20 meters in offline testing. In addition, the study demonstrated the first real-time FPGA implementation of chirped-pulse DAS without frequency diversity, covering a range of 210 km.
JOURNAL OF LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marieli Oliveira Rodrigues, Victoria Goulart Isoppo, Angelica Venturini Moro, Fabiano Severo Rodembusch
Summary: This review summarizes the preparation and applications of type II photoactive organic-inorganic hybrid materials prepared from silylated and non-silylated fluorophores. The photophysical properties, uses, and examples are discussed, along with comparisons to existing literature.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C-PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Riccardo Corpino, Damiano Angioni, Jessica Satta, Franca Chika Ugbo, Daniele Chiriu, Carlo M. Carbonaro, Claudio Melis, Luigi Stagi, Pier Carlo Ricci
Summary: The study focuses on the emission properties of CaZnOS crystals single doped with Terbium and co-doped with Terbium and Europium. By investigating optical properties and time-resolved luminescence, the de-excitation mechanisms and charge transfer processes have been established, allowing tuning of emission properties. It also shows that mechanical stimulus can induce mechano-luminescence following the same path as photoluminescence, with precise tuning of emission across the visible spectrum.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zhengru Guo, Tingting Liu, Junsong Peng, Yuanjun Zhu, Kun Huang, Heping Zeng
Summary: A self-started dual-wavelength fiber laser was developed using a nonlinear amplifying loop mirror and a Lyot filter to address issues such as nonlinear phase accumulation, dual-wavelength competition, and crosstalk between the mode-locking mechanism and filtering effect. Through temperature control of a specific polarization-maintaining fiber, the laser can be continuously tuned within a wavelength range and demonstrate mutual coherence of the dual-wavelength pulses. The laser shows improved long-term stability and repeatability, which will benefit high-power or field applications of dual-comb spectroscopy.
JOURNAL OF LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hui Shi, Banghu Wang, Xiaohong Wang, Longzhen Qiu, Lei Zheng
Summary: An optically readable electrochromic-based microfiber synaptic device was designed by combining a multimode fiber and an electrochromic device, which can control the transmission of light in the fiber using an external voltage. This device has the ability to imitate various basic functions of biological synapses, such as synaptic plasticity, paired-pulse facilitation (PPF), and the transition from short-term memory to long-term memory. Additionally, the device decodes the output optical signal with the international Morse code and can be integrated into a more complex and versatile photonic neuromorphic system.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bannur N. Shivananju, Lu Zhou, Yuefeng Yin, Wenzhi Yu, Babar Shabbir, Haoran Mu, Xiaozhi Bao, Yiqiu Zhang, Sun Tian, Qingdong Ou, Shaojuan Li, Mohammad M. Hossain, Yupeng Zhang, Huaiyu Shao, Guichuan Xing, Nikhil V. Medhekar, Chang-Ming Li, Jian Liu, Qiaoliang Bao
Summary: The study presents a novel approach using a photonic integrated graphene-optofluidic device to monitor DNA structural changes.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Alicja Anuszkiewicz, Marcin Franczyk, Dariusz Pysz, Filip Wlodarczyk, Adam Filipkowski, Ryszard Buczynski, Tomasz Osuch
Summary: We have developed a silica-based large mode area fiber with a nanostructured core for use in fiber laser cavities. Our experimental results demonstrate that the fiber operates in single mode with low bending loss. We have also successfully fabricated high reflectivity UV induced fiber Bragg gratings and utilized them in a fiber laser setup. The flexibility of the nanostructuring approach holds promise for the development of passive fiber components that can be matched with any type of active fibers.
JOURNAL OF LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meng Yu Tsai, Ko Chun Lee, Che Yi Lin, Yuan Ming Chang, Kenji Watanabe, Takashi Taniguchi, Ching Hwa Ho, Chen Hsin Lien, Po Wen Chiu, Yen Fu Lin
Summary: The PE-SM is an innovative technology that combines receptor-like sensing components and synapse-like memory to reduce energy consumption. Constructed with stacked atomically thick materials, the PE-SM enables synaptic metaplasticities and image recognition in an unsupervised machine learning environment.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jongeon Park, Arnaud Bertsch, Cristina Martin-Olmos, Juergen Brugger
Summary: In this study, multiple additive manufacturing techniques are used to achieve nanoliter liquid packaging in bioresorbable microsystems. Two-photon photolithography is used to fabricate bioresorbable reservoirs, while inkjet printing is used for precise liquid packaging. Combining these two printing techniques can overcome the limitations of existing liquid encapsulation technologies. The importance of this technique is demonstrated through the presentation of a wirelessly activated, bioresorbable multi-reservoir microcapsule for controlled drug delivery.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ho-Ik Choi, Alam Zeb, Min-Su Kim, Isra Rana, Namrah Khan, Omer Salman Qureshi, Chang-Wan Lim, Jeong-Sook Park, Zhonggao Gao, Han-Joo Maeng, Jin-Ki Kim
Summary: Carbon monoxide (CO) is toxic at high concentrations but has therapeutic benefits at low concentrations. Carbon monoxide-releasing molecules (CORMs) have been developed as alternatives to direct CO inhalation, with the ability to control CO release. However, appropriate delivery strategies are needed to improve therapeutic efficacy.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Alicja Anuszkiewicz, Monika Bouet, Grzegorz Stepniewski, Rafal Kasztelanic, Adam Filipkowski, Dariusz Pysz, Andy Cassez, Arnaud Mussot, Ryszard Buczynski, Geraud Bouwmans, Tomasz Osuch
Summary: This paper presents the first fiber Bragg grating (FBG) inscribed in a polarization maintaining (PM) optical fiber with an artificially anisotropic core achieved by distributing discrete germanium-doped areas in nanoscale. The FBG has unique properties, similar to those of a grating in a cylindrically symmetrical optical fiber, despite being written in a fiber that preserves the orthogonal polarization components of the mode. The FBG is insensitive to the excited polarization state and twist due to the relatively low birefringence of the fiber, making it suitable for all-fiber lasers, polarization fiber sensors, and components with spectral insensitivity to twist.
JOURNAL OF LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Jihun Lee, Dong-in Kim, Seungmin Bang, Sukho Park
Summary: This paper proposes a mucoadhesive patch for gastrointestinal tracts that utilizes a magnetically actuated capsule for active drug delivery, hyperthermia, and controlled drug release. The patch demonstrates excellent adhesion to the gastrointestinal tract and contains magnetic nanoparticles and anticancer drug doxorubicin. Through an alternating magnetic field (AMF), the patch enables hyperthermia and controlled release of the drug. Additionally, the patch can be delivered to multiple intestinal target lesions using a magnetically actuated capsule. Experimental tests and analyses confirm the feasibility of delivering the patch into the gastrointestinal tract and demonstrate the therapeutic effect of the patch in killing tumor cells.
ADVANCED INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Wing-Fu Lai, Eric Huang, Kwok-Ho Lui
Summary: Hydrogels are widely utilized in the medical field, and this study introduces a novel alginate-based fiber that can precisely control the release profiles of co-delivered drugs, showing promise for potential applications.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Li, Zhiqiang Yao, Yanxue Wang, Weiran Zhang, Yu-Mo Zhang, Sean Xiao-An Zhang
Summary: In this study, a novel organic electrochromic material with flame-retardant properties was developed and systematically investigated. The results showed that the material has good electrochromic performance and flame retardant feature. This promising flame-retardant electrochromic material will promote the development of organic ECDs in smart displays, electronic products, and camouflage.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Agnieszka Gierej, Kurt Rochlitz, Adam Filipkowski, Ryszard Buczynski, Sandra Van Vlierberghe, Peter Dubruel, Hugo Thienpont, Thomas Geernaert, Francis Berghmans
Summary: We have prepared and characterized microstructured biodegradable and biocompatible polymer optical fibers using commercially available poly(D,L-lactic acid) (PDLLA). The preparation of preforms by transfer molding and fiber manufacturing was reported and the influence of polymer processing on the molar mass decrease of PDLLA was investigated. The in vitro degradation of the fabricated fibers in phosphate buffered saline (PBS) was studied, showing molar mass loss of 21%, 25%, and 43% over 105 days for fibers with diameters of 400, 200, and 100 μm, respectively. Cutback measurements revealed an attenuation coefficient of 0.065 dB/cm at 898 nm for a microstructured fiber with a diameter of 219 +/- 27 μm. After immersion in PBS at 37 degrees C, the optical loss increased by 0.4 dB/cm at 950 nm after 6 h and by 0.8 dB/cm after 17 h.
JOURNAL OF LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Miles J. Mandel, Christoph Mueller, Helmar Goerls, Sven Krieck, Matthias Westerhausen
Summary: The degradation and stability strategies of phenyl-bis(pyrazolyl)methane complexes were investigated in this study. When the sidearm of the ligand contains an anionic charge, there is competition between THF and pyrazolyl bases in the coordination sphere, resulting in the inability to prepare heteroleptic complexes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Miles J. Mandel, Helmar Goerls, Matthias Westerhausen
Summary: The reaction of 5-(1-adamantyl)-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole with dibromomethane yields a mixture of three products. One of the products can undergo addition reaction with diphenylfulvene to form a lithium salt.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ANORGANISCHE UND ALLGEMEINE CHEMIE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Miles J. Mandel, Sven Krieck, Helmar Goerls, Matthias Westerhausen
Summary: This study reveals the differences in molecular structures between lithium and zinc complexes, and elucidates the influence of electronegativity on structural parameters.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Reinald Fischer, Helmar Goerls, Regina Suxdorf, Matthias Westerhausen
Summary: Franz Hein initiated the highly regarded arylchromium chemistry one century ago with his initial publication in January 1919. The formation of bis(pi-arene)chromium compounds has been studied using pure substrates and different Lewis bases. The synthesis involves three main phases of phenyl group transfer and the origin of hydrogen atoms has been determined using labeling experiments. The results provide valuable insights into the reaction mechanisms and the formation of complexes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Simon Sengupta, Philipp Schueler, Helmar Goerls, Phil Liebing, Sven Krieck, Matthias Westerhausen
Summary: The in situ Grignard Metalation Method (iGMM) is a simple and efficient approach to produce Hauser bases R2N-MgBr for magnesium batteries. The method involves the addition of bromoethane to a suspension of Mg metal and secondary amine in an ethereal solvent, leading to the formation of R2N-MgBr within a few hours. The study also investigates the scope, preconditions, and side reactions of this method.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Philipp Schueler, Simon Sengupta, Alexander Koch, Helmar Goerls, Sven Krieck, Matthias Westerhausen
Summary: The in situ Grignard Metalation Method (iGMM) is a straightforward strategy to synthesize alkaline-earth metal amides in high yields. It offers advantages such as no need for calcium activation and the ability to prepare large amounts of reagents. However, steric factors limit its applicability, and bulky amidines cannot be converted directly using this method.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Paul R. W. Schoenherr, Felix E. Proehl, Helmar Goerls, Sven Krieck, Matthias Westerhausen
Summary: This study investigates the formation of complexes from the reaction of N-mesityl-P,P-diphenylphosphinic amide with different metal reagents, including tetranuclear lithium complex, dinuclear complex, and trinuclear alkali ion complex. It also explores the method of converting to heterobimetallic compounds through reaction transformation.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ANORGANISCHE UND ALLGEMEINE CHEMIE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Steve Zaubitzer, Saustin Dongmo, Philipp Schueler, Sven Krieck, Florian Fiesinger, Daniel Gaissmaier, Matthias van den Borg, Timo Jacob, Matthias Westerhausen, Margret Wohlfahrt-Mehrens, Mario Marinaro
Summary: This study presents the electrochemical performance of a novel indolyl-based electrolyte, which exhibits long-term cycling and high coulombic efficiency for the reversible stripping/deposition of magnesium metal. The electrolyte also enables dendrite-free magnesium deposition in compact and smooth layers. Additionally, a proof-of-concept MgMo6S8 full cell using the newly developed electrolyte is proposed.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Bahareh Rezaei Kheirkhah, Tareq M. A. A-Shboul, Felix Edwin Proehl, Sven Krieck, Helmar Goerls, Matthias Westerhausen
Summary: The reactions of [(thf)(2)TiCl4] with sodiated 2,2'-bis[2-hydroxy-3,5-di(tert-butyl)benzylideneamino]-1,1'-biphenyl (1 a) and 2,2'-bis[2-hydroxy-3,5-di(tert-butyl)benzylideneamino]-4,4'-dimethyl-1,1'-biphenyl (1 b) yield the corresponding Ti complexes 2 a and 2 b. Similarly, 1 a reacts with [(thf)(2)ZrCl4] to the corresponding Zr derivative 3. For 2 a, a mixture of cis-beta and trans isomers were observed in solution whereas the Zr congener exclusively forms the cis-alpha form. Quantum chemical calculations verify that these isomers are the preferred molecular structures. The crystal structures of cis-beta isomeric 2 a and cis-alpha isomeric 3 have been determined. Metalation of 1 a with Ti(NMe2)(4) yields 2,2'-bis[(2-oxido-3,5-di(tert-butyl)phenyl)-dimethylaminomethylamino]-1,1'-biphenyl titanium(IV) (4) with a hexadentate ligand.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Simon Sengupta, Philipp Schueler, Phil Liebing, Matthias Westerhausen
Summary: Magnesium and calcium are too inert to directly deprotonate amines, so alternative strategies are needed for the synthesis of bulky amides. N-bound trialkylsilyl groups have been used to facilitate metalation reactions. In situ Grignard reagent formation in THF with magnesium or calcium, hydryl halide, and imine allows the synthesis of amides with bulky silyl-free substituents. Ball milling protocols may lead to competing side reactions like aza-pinacol coupling reactions. Calcium is a better choice for in situ Grignard reagent formation and subsequent addition to imines, while heavier alkaline-earth metals strontium and barium are less selective, leading to competitive aza-pinacol coupling reactions. Solid-state molecular structures of [(Et2O)Mg(N(Ph)(CHPh2)(2)] and [(Et2O)(2)Ca(N(Ph)(CHPh2)(2)] have been determined.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Benjamin E. Fener, Philipp Schueler, Helmar Goerls, Phil Liebing, Matthias Westerhausen
Summary: The alkaline-earth metalation of dimesitylphosphane oxide Mes(2)P(O)H in ethereal solvents with dialkylmagnesium and alkylmagnesium bromide, as well as the homoleptic bis(trimethylsilyl)amides of calcium, strontium, and barium, produces various complexes depending on the stoichiometry. The exchange of ligands in one of the complexes allows the isolation of different compounds. In ethereal solutions, the heteroleptic complexes undergo Schlenk-type equilibria, interconverting into their homoleptic counterparts.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ANORGANISCHE UND ALLGEMEINE CHEMIE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Philipp Schueler, Simon Sengupta, Sven Krieck, Matthias Westerhausen
Summary: The alkaline-earth metals Mg and Ca are too inert for the direct metalation of primary and secondary amines. Activation prior to use or the use of Grignard reagents can be alternatives. However, the straightforward synthesis of alkylcalcium reagents has disadvantages due to various side reactions. Reactions of suspensions of magnesium or calcium with amine and ethyl bromide can lead to the formation of RAeX, which can undergo in situ Grignard metalation or addition reactions.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Bahareh Rezaei Kheirkhah, Wimonsiri Huadsai, Phil Liebing, Seibastien Bontemps, Matthias Westerhausen
Summary: Metalation of N-(2,6-dibenzhydryl-4-tolyl)adamantane-1-carboxamide with M(NMe2)4 (M = Ti, Zr, Hf) affords amidate complexes 2 as well as bis(amidate) compounds 3 and 4. In compound 2, the amidate ligand acts as a monodentate base via the oxygen atom with the Ti center. Compounds 3 and 4 contain two bidentate amidate ligands, resulting in hexacoordinate group IV metal atoms.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Philipp Schueler, Sven Krieck, Helmar Goerls, Phil Liebing, Matthias Westerhausen
Summary: In this study, metalation reactions of 2,4,6-triphenylphenylamine and 4-methyl-2,6-bis(diphenyl-methyl)aniline with different metal ligands were performed. The corresponding primary anilide compounds were successfully synthesized, and the reaction mechanisms were investigated. The results of this study are of great significance for understanding the synthesis and properties of metal complexes.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Miles J. Mandel, Christoph Muller, Helmar Gorls, Sven Krieck, Matthias Westerhausen
Summary: This study investigates the stability of calcium complexes with different ligands, showing that ligands with negative charge can prevent degradation reactions from occurring.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Vaibhav Bedi, Dipendu Mandal, Zahid Hussain, Shi-Ming Chen, Yile Wu, Zheng-Wang Qu, Stefan Grimme, Douglas W. Stephan
Summary: The reaction of (tBuO(2)CN)(2) with 9-BBN leads to the formation of a bicyclic heterocyclic compound, while its reactions with BF3 or [Et3Si][B(C6F5)(4)] result in the isolation of different compounds. Computational studies reveal that the steric and electronic properties of the Lewis acid are important in the formation of one of the compounds.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chisa Itoh, Haruka Yoshino, Taku Kitayama, Wataru Kosaka, Hitoshi Miyasaka
Summary: A new synthetic route for constructing functional paddlewheel diruthenium(II,II) complexes was developed, utilizing Schiff base condensation reactions. The attached Schiff base groups significantly affected the electronic states of the resulting complexes, as revealed by cyclic voltammetry and DFT calculations.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Danrui Ni, Haozhe Wang, Xianghan Xu, Weiwei Xie, Robert J. Cava
Summary: A layered rhombohedral polymorph of indium(iii) triiodide is synthesized at high pressure and temperature. It has an orange color, which is different from ambient pressure InI3, which has a monoclinic molecular structure and a light-yellow color.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Juan Carlos Perez-Sanchez, Raquel P. Herrera, M. Concepcion Gimeno
Summary: Gold(II) complexes have been less utilized in catalysis compared to their gold(I) and gold(III) counterparts. However, gold(II) complexes offer potential in homo-coupling and cross-coupling reactions, as they are more easily accessible through simplified oxidation and reduction processes. Gold(II) exhibits characteristics of both soft acid gold(I) and hard acid gold(III). This review explores the unique reactivity and potential applications of gold(II) species, highlighting their significance in catalytic transformations.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nighat Yousuf, Yanping Ma, Qaiser Mahmood, Wenjuan Zhang, Yizhou Wang, Hassan Saeed, Wen-Hua Sun
Summary: In this study, a series of structurally rigid cyclooctyl-fused iminopyridine iron complexes were synthesized and used with methylaluminoxane for isoprene polymerization. The extent of steric hindrance of the ligand framework was found to significantly affect catalytic performance, with less hindrance leading to better activity and stability.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chenghao Song, Huiwei Du, Menglei Xu, Jie Yang, Xinyu Zhang, Jungan Wang, Yuanfang Zhang, Chengjun Gu, Rui Li, Tao Hong, Jingji Zhang, Jiangying Wang, Yongchun Ye
Summary: This study improves the performance of perovskite solar cells by using a dual-hole transport layer strategy. This strategy enhances the charge transfer efficiency of the transport layer, reduces charge recombination, and improves the quality of the perovskite film layer. Ultimately, the stability of the device is enhanced.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mahender Singh, Aakash Yadav, Ranjit Singh, Chullikkattil P. Pradeep
Summary: A new aryl selenonium polyoxometalate hybrid was developed and compared with an aryl sulfonium polyoxometalate hybrid in terms of their photocatalytic properties. It was found that the aryl selenonium hybrid exhibited better catalytic performance, which could be attributed to the larger atomic radii of selenium stabilizing the photogenerated electron-hole pair more efficiently. Additionally, the generation of elemental selenium through cleavage of C-Se bonds during catalysis was observed.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yuhan Xie, Boyu Dong, Xuemin Wang, Siyuan Wang, Jinxi Chen, Yongbing Lou
Summary: This study successfully fabricated visible-light-responsive three-dimensional core-shell CoSe2/ZnIn2S4 heterostructures and achieved attractive activity in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. The presence of CoSe2 improved light absorption and accelerated charge transfer kinetics. The strong interaction between CoSe2 and ZnIn2S4 reduced charge recombination, further enhancing photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Andre L. de O. Batista, Joao Marcos T. Palheta, Mauricio J. Piotrowski, Celso R. C. Rego, Diego Guedes-Sobrinho, Alexandre C. Dias
Summary: This study presents a simulation protocol that provides a solid foundation for exploring two-dimensional materials. Using the TiBr2 2H monolayer as an example, the study reveals its promising properties for optoelectronic and valleytronic applications, including its stability, spin-orbit coupling effects, and optical helicity selection rule.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jiang Jiang, Zi-Wei Li, Zhi-Zhuan Zhang, Bin Tan, Zhao-Feng Wu, Xiao-Ying Huang
Summary: In this work, two metal organic frameworks (MOFs) containing {Cu2I2} clusters, Eu-CuI-INA and Sr-K-CuI-INA, were synthesized and characterized. Both materials have a three-dimensional structure with {Cu2I2} clusters coordinated by INA(-) ligands and Eu3+ or Sr2+ ions. The Sr-K-CuI-INA material exhibited sensitive fluorescence sensing behaviors towards cysteine and nitro-bearing molecules, showing potential applications in bio and explosive molecule sensing. This work provides a good reference for designing fluorescent MOF probes containing CuI molecules.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhiya Lin, Jiasheng Wu, Qianwen Ye, Yulong Chen, Hai Jia, Xiaohui Huang, Shaoming Ying
Summary: Na-ion batteries (NIBs) have attracted great interest as a potential technology for grid-scale energy storage due to the wide distribution, low cost, and environmental friendliness of sodium resources. However, their implementation is hindered by low rate capability and cycling stability caused by the large ionic size of Na+. In this study, a three-dimensional nanoarchitectured coral-like CoSe2@N-doped carbon (CL-CoSe2@NC) was synthesized, and it exhibited improved sodium storage properties with better electrode kinetics and a stable SEI film.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ya-Qiong Zhang, Yu Zhang, Guoping Zeng, Rong-Zhen Liao, Man Li
Summary: The mechanism and selectivity of CO2 reduction under visible light were investigated using density functional calculations. The results showed that a tetradentate PNNP-type Iridium(III) complex exhibited high activity and selectivity in the reaction.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sanyukta Ghosh, Shubhanth Jain, Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Gerda Rogl, Peter Rogl, Ernst Bauer, B. S. Murty, A. Govindaraj, Ramesh Chandra Mallik
Summary: In this study, reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was uniformly dispersed in the In0.5Co4Sb12 bulk material by ultrasonication, which effectively reduced the lattice thermal conductivity and improved the thermoelectric efficiency.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mika Takeuchi, Yutaka Amao
Summary: This study developed an effective visible-light driven system for fumaric acid production using renewable resources such as biomass derivatives, providing an alternative to the current petroleum-based synthesis methods.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Juan Jian, Meiting Wang, Zhuo Wang, Jingwen Meng, Yuqin Yang, Limin Chang
Summary: Developing low-cost and self-supported bifunctional catalysts is crucial for highly efficient water splitting devices. In this study, nano-NiFe2O4 was directly grown onto iron foil surface and Sn4+ was introduced into the NiFe2O4. The resulting Sn-NiFe2O4/IF showed low overpotentials and high current densities during oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), making it a promising catalyst for large-scale hydrogen production.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
