Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ben Liu, Jing Long, Meng Zhang, Kaiming Cheng, Xin Gao, Yibo Zhou, Yi Li, Zilong Tang, Wei Zhang
Summary: This study successfully achieved the goal of detecting H2S in mitochondria through exploring an iridium complex, which displays high selectivity and sensitivity, low cell toxicity, and has been successfully used for in vitro and in vivo H2S imaging.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hyun Seung No, Taemin Kim, Jong-In Hong
Summary: Glutathione is an abundant biological thiol involved in antioxidant defense systems in human cells, and its lack can increase the risk of oxidative stress, leading to cancer progression. Dual sensors based on iridium complexes were developed for the selective detection of GSH, with high selectivity and successful application for determining GSH concentrations in human serum using ECL methods.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mozhgan Samandarsangari, Daria O. Kozina, Victor V. Sokolov, Anastasia D. Komarova, Marina V. Shirmanova, Ilya S. Kritchenkov, Sergey P. Tunik
Summary: In this study, new phosphorescent iridium complexes were synthesized with water-soluble and biocompatible properties. The major photophysical characteristics were determined by two cyclometallating ligands based on 2-pyridine-benzothiophene. The use of various diimine ligands influenced the quantum yield of phosphorescence and the sensitivity to oxygen. The complexes demonstrated low toxicity and good water solubility.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Guangfu Li, Tianzhi Yang, Kuizhan Shao, Ying Gao, Guogang Shan, Zhongmin Su, Xinlong Wang, Dongxia Zhu
Summary: Although some MCL-active iridium(III) complexes have been reported, the MCL mechanism is still unclear and requires further study. By comparing two new iridium(III) complex isomers, an extraordinary MCL mechanism has been presented for the first time.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mozhgan Samandarsangari, Ilya S. Kritchenkov, Daria O. Kozina, Anastasia D. Komarova, Marina V. Shirmanova, Sergey P. Tunik
Summary: The design, synthesis, and investigation of new molecular oxygen probes for bioimaging, based on phosphorescent transition metal complexes, have been studied. Three new iridium complexes with different ligands have been synthesized and characterized. These complexes exhibited phosphorescence and showed potential for use in bioimaging experiments. Furthermore, they were found to be internalized into cancer cells and localized in mitochondria and lysosomes.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chan Hee Ryu, Junseop Lim, Mingi Kim, Ilsup Shin, Jun Yeob Lee, Kang Mun Lee
Summary: Researchers have developed a blue-emitting iridium complex, IrTrz, based on a 1,2,4-triazole ligand, which exhibits stable blue emission, high thermal stability, and excellent electrochemical stability. Multilayer phosphorescent OLEDs using IrTrz as the blue emitter show low turn-on voltages and high external quantum efficiencies, with stable operational lifetimes exceeding 690 h.
Article
Crystallography
Song Guo, Chaoxiong Guo, Zhao Lu, Linlin Du, Man Gao, Shujuan Liu, Yuanli Liu, Qiang Zhao
Summary: A novel and sensitive fluorine probe based on an ionic iridium(III) complex was designed and synthesized for accurate detection of fluoride ions in organic solvents. The probe interacts with fluoride ions through hydrogen bonding, leading to significant phosphorescence quenching. This study provides insights into the mechanism using nuclear magnetic resonance titration and theoretical calculations.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zijian Liu, Si-Wei Zhang, Meng Zhang, Chengcheng Wu, Wansi Li, Yuan Wu, Chen Yang, Feiyu Kang, Hong Meng, Guodan Wei
Summary: The successful synthesis of the novel iridium (III) complex Ir-dfpMepy-CN has opened a new pathway for developing advanced blue emitters and dopant alternatives for future efficient blue PhOLEDs, exhibiting high quantum efficiency and deeper blue emission.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wansi Li, Zhaoming Wang, Meng Zhang, Miao He, Si-Wei Zhang, Chen Yang, Yuan Wu, Jingzhou Li, Man-Chung Tang, Hongyan Fu, Guodan Wei
Summary: An efficient yellow-emitting iridium (III) phosphorescent material has been designed for solid-state white light-emitting diodes, achieving high luminous efficiency and stable data transmission rates through optimization of material formulation and LED operating parameters. This research contributes to the advancement of white light communication and warm white light illumination fields.
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Peiling Dai, Jiangshan Li, Man Tang, Dong Yan, Zihan Xu, Yonghua Li, Zejing Chen, Shujuan Liu, Qiang Zhao, Kenneth Yin Zhang
Summary: Phosphorescent iridium(III) complexes modified with different groups were used as imaging reagents for living cells. One complex stained the entire cell, while others localized in the cytoplasm. The nuclear uptake of the complex was mediated by clathrin and microtubules and was related to the cell division cycle.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chao Li, Yucong Gao, Yuanyue Wang, Jie Wang, Jiaomin Lin, Jing Du, Zhiguo Zhou, Xiaoming Liu, Shiping Yang, Hong Yang
Summary: The synthesized IrPc-NPs nano-assembly exhibits bifunctionality, alleviating the hypoxia of tumor cells and improving the efficacy of sonodynamic therapy (SDT). It also shows excellent biocompatibility, benignancy towards overall tumor growth in vivo, and the controllability of timely applying ultrasound (US) irradiation during treatment.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rongji Zhu, Peiling Dai, Jun Yang, Jie Zhou, Jin Zhang, Kenneth Yin Zhang, Yonghua Li, Shujuan Liu, Kenneth Kam-Wing Lo, Qiang Zhao
Summary: In this study, dual-emissive iridium(III) complexes were developed to exhibit phosphorescence responses to copper(II) ions at a distinct wavelength from oxygen quenching. These complexes demonstrated colorimetric phosphorescence response in aqueous solutions under different copper(II) and oxygen conditions. In cellular imaging, the intensity and lifetime of green phosphorescence can be modulated by variation in oxygen concentration without affecting the response of red phosphorescence towards intracellular copper(II) ions.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yibo Cao, Jialiang Song, Gang Li, Ying Zheng, Chao Shi, Qiuxia Li, Aihua Yuan
Summary: The new yellow phosphorescent iridium(III) complex Ir(ppybop)(2)acac showed improved emission characteristics and solubility compared to the classical green complex Ir(ppy)(2)acac. The strong electron-donating ability of the unit led to unusual ligand-to-metal charge transfer excited state characteristics, providing a new strategy for designing phosphorescent iridium(III) complexes.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Carmen Lorenzo-Aparicio, Mar Gomez Gallego, Carmen Ramirez de Arellano, Miguel A. Sierra
Summary: In this study, new types of neutral and cationic phosphorescent complexes derived from 6-phenylpurine nucleosides and nucleotides were prepared and studied. The neutral complexes exhibit orange-red emission upon photoexcitation, while the cationic complexes emit yellow-green light.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Johannes Soellner, Thomas Strassner
Summary: Iridium(III) complexes with cyclometalating ligands have excellent properties for use as phosphorescent emitters in organic light emitting diodes. A series of complexes with 2-phenyl-pyridine and bis(pyrazolyl)borate ligands showed nearly unitary quantum yields and short excited state lifetimes in sky-blue to green emissions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Boyan Liu, Xin Wang, Yingjuan Zhang, Liangcheng Xu, Tingsheng Wang, Xiong Xiao, Songcan Wang, Lianzhou Wang, Wei Huang
Summary: To address the sluggish oxygen evolution kinetics of bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) photoanodes, a vanadium oxide (VOx) with enriched oxygen vacancies was grown on BiVO4 photoanodes using a photo-assisted electrodeposition process. The optimized BiVO4/VOx photoanode showed a significantly enhanced photocurrent density of 6.29 mA cm(-2) at 1.23 V, which was 385% higher compared to the pristine counterpart. The presence of oxygen vacancies in VOx improved the adsorption of water molecules and promoted charge transfer during the oxygen evolution reaction, resulting in excellent photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting performance.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rongxiu Zhai, Bin Fang, Yaqi Lai, Bo Peng, Hua Bai, Xiaowang Liu, Lin Li, Wei Huang
Summary: Mitochondria play an essential role in the development of diseases and cellular metabolism disorders. Super-resolution imaging is crucial for studying the ultrafine structures and functions of mitochondria. Small-molecule fluorogenic probes have unique properties that make them ideal for super-resolution imaging of mitochondria. This paper summarizes recent advances in small-molecule fluorogenic probes, focusing on their chemical and spectroscopic properties for mitochondrial imaging. Future challenges in this field, including the design principles of small-molecule fluorogenic probes and nanoscopic techniques, are also discussed.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Longtao Ma, Shengmei Chen, Wenhao Yan, Guobin Zhang, Yiran Ying, Haitao Huang, Derek Ho, Wei Huang, Chunyi Zhi
Summary: Air pollution caused by nitrogen oxides (NO2) from exhaust gas is a long-standing problem that requires new capture and abatement technologies. Electrochemical conversion of NO2 to value-added chemicals is a promising strategy for mitigating imbalances in the global nitrogen cycle. We propose an electrochemical cell based on an aqueous Zn||NO2 system with a nano-NiO catalyst. The cell efficiently captures and converts NO2 to NO2- and value-added NH3 while generating electric power.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiawei Liu, Yanwei Xiong, Yicong Gao, Xingpeng Xu, Kai Chen, Qingming Shen, Wei Huang, Quli Fan, Qi Wang
Summary: This work presents the design of high-performance NIR-II phototheranostic agents using molecular oligomerization and donor engineering strategies. Water-soluble nanoparticles with enhanced optical and thermal properties were prepared and showed promising application in NIR-II imaging-guided in vivo photothermal therapy.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiao Zhang, Mingjian Zeng, Yewen Zhang, Chenyu Zhang, Zhisheng Gao, Fei He, Xudong Xue, Huanhuan Li, Ping Li, Gaozhan Xie, Hui Li, Xin Zhang, Ningning Guo, He Cheng, Ansheng Luo, Wei Zhao, Yizhou Zhang, Ye Tao, Runfeng Chen, Wei Huang
Summary: The development of organic afterglow materials with sufficient color purity and high quantum efficiency for hyperafterglow is a great challenge. Here, the authors demonstrate an efficient strategy to achieve hyperafterglow emission through sensitizing and stabilizing isolated fluorescence chromophores by integrating multiresonance fluorescence chromophores into afterglow host in a singlecomponent copolymer.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Juan Wei, Chenyuan Liu, Jiayu Duan, Aiwen Shao, Jinlu Li, Jiangang Li, Wenjie Gu, Zixian Li, Shujuan Liu, Yun Ma, Wei Huang, Qiang Zhao
Summary: In this study, a series of organic room-temperature phosphorescent (RTP) polymers with tunable color luminescence were prepared by incorporating phosphorescent rotors into polymer backbones. Experimental and theoretical calculations revealed that the various molecular conformations of the monomers are responsible for the excitation wavelength-dependent (Ex-De) RTP behavior. By gaining insights into the underlying mechanism, dynamic control of Ex-De RTP behavior was achieved through thermal energy driven molecular rotations of the monomers. These findings provide new opportunities for controlling the response behaviors of smart-responsive RTP materials through external stimuli rather than conventional covalent modification methods.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Laiyuan Wang, Tao Zhang, Junhao Shen, Jin Huang, Wen Li, Wei Shi, Wei Huang, Mingdong Yi
Summary: In this study, a two-stage transistor platform with light-regulated ambipolar memory characteristics was designed, which can implement brain-inspired learning-memory functions. An advanced synapse array was further developed based on the flexible optoelectronic signals of the devices. The mutual regulation of excitation and inhibition was investigated, and the stability of overall neural activity was ensured. The flexible optoelectronic platform achieved high classification accuracy in artificial neural network simulations.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xi Xu, Junjie Du, Qinghe Cao, Danwei Zhang, Chen Li, Gangwen Fu, Yong Gao, Jiayu Yang, Cao Guan, Wei Huang
Summary: The key to utilizing graphene for large-scale industrial applications lies in the 3D construction of 2D sheets. By using a layer-by-layer approach in additive manufacturing, 3D graphene structures with excellent mechanical flexibility can be fabricated. The demonstrated 3D nitrogen-doped graphene (NG) foams, created via 3D printed templates and template-directed chemical vapor deposition, exhibit exceptional mechanical and functional properties, including super-elasticity, low density, fast charge carrier transport, and temperature-invariant reversible elasticity.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gege Yang, Wenhan Yang, Hao Gu, Ying Fu, Bin Wang, Hairui Cai, Junmin Xia, Nan Zhang, Chao Liang, Guichuan Xing, Shengchun Yang, Yiwang Chen, Wei Huang
Summary: In this article, the development and application of metal halide hybrid perovskite solar cells in photo-electrochemical devices are reviewed. The representative configurations of self-driven integrated devices and the advanced progresses in this field are highlighted. The existing challenges and future perspectives for ongoing research are also discussed.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiaxiao Yuan, Xiaomin Zhang, Dawei Zhou, Feixiang Ge, Jingxian Zhong, Sihan Zhao, Zhenwei Ou, Guixiang Zhan, Xu Zhang, Congzhou Li, Jin Tang, Qi Bai, Junran Zhang, Chao Zhu, Ti Wang, Longfei Ruan, Chongqin Zhu, Xuefen Song, Wei Huang, Lin Wang
Summary: Inorganic perovskite nanosheets (Cs3Bi2I9, Cs3Sb2I9) are synthesized at the liquid-air interface by drop-casting the precursor solution with the addition of iodine. The thickness and lateral size of the nanosheets can be adjusted through the iodine concentration. The iodine repairs iodine vacancies during perovskite growth, resulting in enhanced optical and optoelectronic properties. The liquid-air interfacial growth of ultrathin perovskites provides flexibility for constructing perovskite-based heterostructures and devices at the atomic scale.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Wei Du, Shubo Du, Xiao Dong, Hua Bai, Jiamin Jiang, Shiping Hao, Fen Yang, Qicai Xiao, Bei Zhang, Jingyan Ge, Liqian Gao, Lin Li, Shao Q. Yao, Wei Huang
Summary: This study presents a convenient and highly efficient method for delivering native proteins/antibodies to the cell nucleus using biodegradable silica nanocapsules (BSNPs) modified with nuclear localization signals (NLS) peptides.
Letter
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Hui, Xinxin Kang, Baohua Wang, Deli Li, Zhenhuang Su, Yaqi Bao, Lei Gu, Biao Zhang, Xingyu Gao, Lin Song, Wei Huang
Summary: Due to their low cost and simplified production process, electron-transport layer-free (ETL-free) perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have attracted great attention recently. However, the performance of ETL-free PSCs is still at a disadvantage compared to cells with a conventional n-i-p structure due to the severe recombination of charge carriers at the perovskite/anode interface. In this study, a strategy was reported to fabricate stable ETL-free FAPbI3 PSCs by in situ formation of a low dimensional perovskite layer between the FTO and the perovskite. This interlayer improves energy level alignment between the anode and perovskite, facilitates charge carrier transport and collection, and suppresses charge carrier recombination, leading to ETL-free PSCs with a power conversion efficiency (PCE) exceeding 22% under ambient conditions.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Liu, Xin Li, Ting Wang, Fei Xiong, Changrui Sun, Xikuang Yao, Wei Huang
Summary: Platinum (Pt) drugs are widely used in cancer therapy, but their efficacy is compromised by side effects and drug resistance. Precise delivery and release of Pt drugs have become important with the development of immunotherapy and imaging-guided therapy. Targeted delivery of Pt drugs increases accumulation at tumor sites and enhances antitumor efficacy. Combining Pt drugs with other theranostic agents in nanosystems achieves synergistic therapy and real-time monitoring.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lubing Bai, Yahui Zhang, Yamin Han, Shengjie Wang, Zhiqiang Zhuo, Yingying Zheng, Mengyuan Li, Wenyu Chen, Ningning Yu, Lili Sun, Xiang An, Bin Liu, Qi Wei, Jinyi Lin, Wei Huang
Summary: In this study, blue polymer light-emitting diodes (PLEDs) were processed using a bio-based solvent of limonene by introducing methyl to the benzene groups of polydiarylfluorene-based polymer. The fabricated PLEDs exhibited satisfactory morphology and remarkable photophysical performances, and the devices fabricated with spin-coated films showed higher external quantum efficiency and better spectra repeatability.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Optics
Qianbo Lu, Qingxiong Xiao, Chengxiu Liu, Yinan Wang, Qixuan Zhu, ManZhang Xu, Xuewen Wang, Xiaoxu Wang, Wei Huang
Summary: Optical cavity is crucial for a wide range of applications. This paper presents a novel inverse design methodology that combines various optimization algorithms. The method allows for arbitrary response adjustment and provides an analytical characterization of the optical response. Experimental results confirm the validity of the method and demonstrate different light-displacement responses. The proposed inverse design opens up possibilities for universal optical cavity design and nanophotonic devices.
OPTO-ELECTRONIC ADVANCES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dan He, Yawen Li, Fuwen Zhao, Yuze Lin
Summary: High trap density in organic solar cells leads to localized charge carriers and reduced carrier lifetime, limiting device efficiency. This feature article summarizes the recent advances of trap suppression by material design and device engineering.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Olivier Monfort, Arshitha Madhusudhan, Martin Motola
Summary: This article presents the advantages of coupling photocatalysis and Fenton-based processes for environmental remediation and discusses their synergy. It critically examines the simultaneous triggering of these two processes and provides insights into research approaches. The study aims to enhance understanding of this complex process and highlight the potential integration of new catalysts in current wastewater treatment technology.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manideepa Dhar, Chittaranjan Mishra, Avijit Das, Uttam Manna
Summary: An approach of 'polymerization of monomers in its aggregated form' has been introduced to tailor the water wettability of fibrous and porous substrates, achieving hydrophobicity to superhydrophobicity transition, as well as patterned wettability. This facile chemical method provides a durable coating with adjustable and patterned wettability for various potential applications.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saswat Ranjan Bhoi, Chhanda Debnath, Shikha Gandhi
Summary: In this article, a novel catalytic reaction using Pd(0) and Bronsted acid is reported for the synthesis of biologically important imidazolidinone-fused N-heterocycles through redox-neutral intramolecular N-allylation of indoles and pyrroles with alkynes. This atom-economical method is applicable to a wide range of substrates and eliminates the need for leaving groups or oxidizing agents commonly used in traditional allylation reactions.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Longkun Chen, Mingshuai Zhang, Meichen Liu, Zhuoyuan Liu, Yuetong Qiu, Zhilai Zhang, Fuchao Yu, Jiuzhong Huang
Summary: In this study, an efficient Rh(III)-catalyzed selective mono- and dual-C-H bond functionalization/cyclization with iodonium ylide as the sole coupling partner was demonstrated. Fused benzodiazepine skeletons were obtained in excellent yields, providing an improved approach to dual C-H unsymmetrical functionalization.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alice Kennett, Sven Epple, Gabriella van der Valk, Irene Georgiou, Evelyne Gout, Romain R. Vives, Angela J. Russell
Summary: This study presents the design and synthesis of sulfated disaccharide inhibitors based on IdoA(2S)-GlcNS(6S), which showed potent inhibition of Sulf-2. The results suggest that IdoA(2S)-GlcNS(6S) is the shortest fragment size required for effective inhibition of Sulfs, and a trisulfated disaccharide is identified as the minimal fragment size of heparan sulfate for effective endosulfatase inhibition.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mauro Garbini, Andrea Brunetti, Riccardo Pedrazzani, Magda Monari, Massimo Marcaccio, Giulio Bertuzzi, Marco Bandini
Summary: The self-adaptability of galvanostatic electrolysis was found to be helpful in a multistage chemo- and diastereoselective electrochemically promoted cyclodimerization of chalcones. Through a series of reductive events, densely functionalized cyclopentanes with five contiguous stereocenters were obtained (25 examples, yields up to 95%, dr values up to >20:1). Further experimental and electrochemical investigations indicated the crucial role of dynamic kinetic resolution of the aldol intermediate in the reaction mechanism.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dhananjay S. Nipate, Neha Meena, Prakash N. Swami, Krishnan Rangan, Anil Kumar
Summary: In this study, the synthesis of functionalized benzo[a]phenazines and indazolo[2,3-a]quinolines was achieved through Rh(III)-catalyzed oxidative annulation of 2-arylquinoxalines and 2-aryl-2H-indazoles with allyl alcohols. The method showed a wide substrate scope, excellent functional group tolerance, good to high yields of annulated products, and the capability for scaled-up synthesis. A tentative mechanism of the annulation reaction was proposed based on a preliminary mechanistic investigation.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruonan Zhang, Abudukadi Tudi, Xia Yang, Xuping Wang, Zhihua Yang, Shujuan Han, Shilie Pan
Summary: A new lead tellurium borate material with a unique fundamental building block [B4O10] was synthesized and found to exhibit high birefringence. The structure-property relationship was discussed using first-principles calculations.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amresh Kumar Singh, Baishali Thakurta, Anupam Giri, Monalisa Pal
Summary: This study introduces three key concepts for the quick synthesis of large-scale high-quality 2D materials films and their utilization in device fabrication.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Reina Hagiwara, Shun Nishimura, Kosuke Okeyoshi
Summary: A copolymer-conjugated nanocatalytic system has been developed to improve electron transfer and enhance photoinduced H2 generation.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)