Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luca Mauri, Alessia Colombo, Claudia Dragonetti, Dominique Roberto, Francesco Fagnani
Summary: Thiocyanate-free ruthenium(II) complexes have gained increasing interest in DSSCs due to their better stability compared to conventional thiocyanate-based complexes. This mini-review introduces two classes of these ruthenium(II) complexes, focusing on their design strategies and photovoltaic properties.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria A. Lavrova, Stepan A. Verzun, Sergey A. Mishurinskiy, Maxim A. Sirotin, Sofya K. Bykova, Victoria E. Gontcharenko, Sofia S. Mariasina, Vladislav M. Korshunov, Ilya V. Taydakov, Yury A. Belousov, Vladimir D. Dolzhenko
Summary: A series of cyclometalated complexes of ruthenium (II) with different substituents in the aryl fragment of benzimidazole were synthesized and studied. The results showed that the absorption and emission bands of the complexes red shifted with increasing substituent donation. The excited state lifetime and redox potential of the complexes also decreased, indicating their potential as excellent dyes and photosensitizers.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mathiyan Muralisankar, Jun-Ru Chen, Jebiti Haribabu, Shyue-Chu Ke
Summary: In this study, a series of water-soluble ruthenium-arene complexes were synthesized and characterized. Biophysical and chemical studies showed that these complexes have good anticancer activity. Cell experiments demonstrated that the complexes have stronger toxicity against bladder cancer cells compared to normal cells. This study provides new insights for the rational design of organoruthenium drugs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nimisha Jain, Angelina Mary, Pooja Munish Dalal, Rahul Sakla, D. Amilan Jose, Mukesh Jain, Abbas Raja Naziruddin
Summary: This report describes ruthenium (II) complexes with novel ligands that exhibit tunable photo-functional properties. By introducing different ligands, the absorption wavelength range of the complexes can be extended, and the electron transfer efficiency can be improved. The presence of phenyl spacers results in a red-shift in the absorption wavelength, but the absence of phenyl spacers leads to better charge transfer and higher photon conversion efficiency.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ana Belen Munoz-Garcia, Iacopo Benesperi, Gerrit Boschloo, Javier J. Concepcion, Jared H. Delcamp, Elizabeth A. Gibson, Gerald J. Meyer, Michele Pavone, Henrik Pettersson, Anders Hagfeldt, Marina Freitag
Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) and dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells (DSPECs) have seen a revival in recent years as they offer unique properties such as low cost, non-toxic materials, colorfulness, transparency, and efficiency in low light conditions. This review covers advancements in DSC technology over the past decade, including theoretical studies, characterization techniques, materials, applications, and commercialization efforts by various companies.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chia-Yuan Chen, Yu-Ming Feng, Tsung-Yu Wu, Yu-Chi Liu, Shih-Yun Chen, Ting-Yi Lin, Hui-Hsu Gavin Tsai, Chun-Guey Wu
Summary: In this study, three new terpyridyl ruthenium complex dyes were designed, among which CYC-39 with a multifunctional 4-methylthiazole moiety showed enhanced light-harvesting capability, increased dye loading in the photoanode, and reduced charge recombination in DSCs. As a result, the DSC device sensitized with CYC-39 exhibited both a broad response up to 900 nm and a good PCE of 9.0%.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fulvio Perrella, Alessio Petrone, Nadia Rega
Summary: This study investigates the microsolvation of a negatively charged Ru(II) complex in water solution using ab initio molecular dynamics, revealing the solvent effects on the structure.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jun Ni, Zhongcui Guo, Qiong Zhu, Shuqin Liu, Jianjun Zhang
Summary: This article reports the synthesis and characterization of three novel square-planar platinum(II) complexes. These complexes exhibit sensitive response to volatile organic compound (VOC) vapors and show potential application prospects in visual detection.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sultana Rahman, Abdul Haleem, Muhammad Siddiq, Muhammad Khalid Hussain, Samina Qamar, Safia Hameed, Muhammad Waris
Summary: The financial progress of a country depends heavily on the energy sector, which is crucial for the growth and development of various industries. The use of renewable resources is essential to overcome the energy crisis and reduce the negative impact of hydrocarbon fuels on the environment. This review focuses on the dyes used in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) and discusses the progress in both inorganic and natural dyes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Neha Patni, Shibu G. Pillai
Summary: This paper discusses the photovoltaic investigation of novel and efficient dye-sensitized solar cells. A less toxic alternative using aluminum-doped zinc oxide (AZO) and fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) as charge collectors is suggested for toxic indium-based glass substrates. Additionally, a mixture of polymer (polyaniline) and an iodide-triiodide couple is used as the electrolyte to reduce the amount of iodine. The study includes UV-vis spectroscopy for dye absorption, SEM images for morphological study, and measurements of I-V, IPCE, and LHE.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Angelina Mary, Nimisha Jain, Rahul Sakla, D. Amilan Jose, Bhagwan Sahai Yadav, Abbas Raja Naziruddin
Summary: This article presents the syntheses of ruthenium (II) complexes with an N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-based C and N donor set and an -NCS ligand, and evaluates their use as photosensitizers in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Results show that the complexes without a phenyl spacer between the acid anchor and the tpy effectively absorb visible light and have higher photon conversion efficiency (PCE) in DSSCs.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fengjuan Miao, Fuchen Chu, Bingcheng Sun, Bairui Tao, Peng Zhang, Yu Zang, Paul K. Chu
Summary: This study presents the design and fabrication of a photoanode composed of Au/SnS/TiO2 sensitized with natural dye for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). By calcination, a layer of spherical nano-TiO2 is prepared, and a layer of nano-SnS is deposited on the TiO2 photoanode using the continuous ion layer adsorption reaction (SILAR). The sensitized Au nanoparticles exhibit enhanced localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effects and electron trapping ability, resulting in improved electron mobility and reduced electron recombination in the DSSC.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Spectroscopy
Babar Suraj Shivaji, T. Swetha, T. Gayathri, Surya Prakash Singh
Summary: In this study, three new aza-dipyrrinato ruthenium sensitizers were synthesized and their effect on the photo-physical and electrochemical properties was investigated. The aza-dipyrrinato ligand showed enhanced light-harvesting capability and red-shift in absorption, making it a potential sensitizer candidate for dye-sensitized solar cells.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Correction
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
M. Zalas, B. Gierczyk, M. Klein, K. Siuzdak, T. Pedzinski, T. Luczak
Summary: The authors of the corrected paper identified inappropriate experimental conditions in the original study, leading to inaccurate results. They repeated the experiments under more suitable conditions, obtaining more detailed data on the properties of the B1 dye. The authors issued a sincere apology to the readers and co-authors for any inconvenience caused by the errors.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Norbani Abdullah, Lailatun N. Ozair, Habibah Samsudin, Graham J. Tizzard, Simon J. Coles, Mohammad Mohamadin
Summary: In this study, various mononuclear and dinuclear complexes were synthesized by reacting different ligands with copper ions, exhibiting diverse characteristics in terms of crystal structures and thermotropic mesomorphic properties.
JOURNAL OF COORDINATION CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Masoume Malmir, Majid M. Heravi, Zahra Yekke-Ghasemi, Masoud Mirzaei
Summary: In this study, a tri-component composite consisting of Fe3O4 nanoparticles, Keggin-type polyoxometalate, and graphene oxide was prepared and investigated as a catalyst for the oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides. The catalyst showed excellent stability, high yields, and recyclability, making it a promising choice for organic-inorganic hybrid catalytic reactions conducted under mild conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Samuel D. Juarez-Escamilla, Sriloy Dey, Bruno Donnadieu, T. Keith Hollis
Summary: In this study, a bidentate Mo complex was synthesized using metalation and transmetalation methodology. The synthesis was optimized to achieve a high yield. The crystal structure of the bidentate complex was determined. Additionally, alternative forms of ligands were discovered in the reaction.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mohamed H. Abdel-Rhman, Ghada Samir, Mostafa A. Hussien, Nasser M. Hosny
Summary: This study investigated the dissolution performance of hydrazine carbonate solution on zirconium dibutyl phosphate (Zr-DBP), and found that hydrazine carbonate solution could promote the dissolution of Zr-DBP. The effects of dissolution temperature and hydrogen peroxide concentration on the dissolution efficiency were also explored, and the corrosion effect on stainless steel by hydrazine carbonate solution was studied.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Qiaofang Fu, Fangyu Tan, Wu Ying
Summary: This study successfully prepared vermiculite/g-C3N4/TiO2 composites and found that under specific conditions, the composites exhibited excellent degradation effects, with a high degradation rate for methylene blue. Additionally, the composites were able to enhance surface area, reduce carrier loading rate, improve light energy utilization, and enhance durability.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Annabelle G. W. Hodson, Robert T. Mason
Summary: Functionalised polystyrene resins have been found to be efficient catalysts in the synthesis of specific complexes, with the conversion rate controlled by the polymer structure. The addition of amines or amino acids can further yield substituted 13-butadienyl complexes, which have been analyzed by NMR.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
C. Kavitha, S. Anbarasan, P. Subramaniam
Summary: The sulfoxidation of PMAAs by the oxo(salen)chromium(V) complex in aqueous acetonitrile medium was studied. The rate of the reaction is influenced by the polarity of the medium and the substituents on PMAA, with electron donating substituents accelerating the reaction and electron withdrawing substituents retarding the reaction.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Qiang-Qiang Liu, Mithun Kumar Ghosh, Shu-Lan Cai, Xiao-Hong Liu, Lu Lu, Mohd. Muddassir, Tanmay Kumar Ghorai, Jun Wang
Summary: Three newly developed coordination polymers (CPs) with semiconducting properties were synthesized using hydrothermal methods. These CPs exhibit superior photocatalytic activity and can degrade organic pollutants effectively.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mehrnaz Aliahmadi, Ali Nemati Kharat, Jan Janczak
Summary: This study proposes a method for synthesizing allyl alcohol using cost-effective and renewable bio-resource glycerol. By utilizing catalysts, alcohol as a solvent, and a reducing agent, allyl alcohol with an efficiency of 100% was obtained. The structures of the newly synthesized complexes were determined using X-ray single crystallography.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ji-Yan Gao, Nan Zhang, Dong-Sheng Huang, Xiang-Rong Liu, Zai-Wen Yang, Shun-Sheng Zhao
Summary: Two new transition metal complexes I and II were synthesized and characterized. The complexes exhibited strong thermal stabilities and showed effective binding to CT-DNA and BSA. Complex II exhibited stronger inhibition activity against P. aeruginosa than gentamicin sulfate. These complexes have potential applications in drug research.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Rishabh Ujjval, Hilal Ahmad Khan, Chinnappan Sivasankar, Natesan Thirupathi
Summary: In this study, a rigid 2-aminobenzimidazole type guanidine and its platinum complexes were synthesized through a series of reactions and characterized by various physical and chemical methods. The reaction mechanism was also explained through DFT calculations.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Marcelo Carpes Nunes, Thais Zaboenco, Vinicius Kemper Melara, Gabriel Barros Baptistella, Andre Luiz Barboza Formiga, Andersson Barison, Fabio Souza Nunes
Summary: A new luminescent molecular thermometer has been developed, which uses the spin-crossover equilibrium of a nickelcyclen derivative to measure temperature. The sensor shows high sensitivity and accuracy.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yuyu Shan, Zhenqin Zhao, Xia Zhang, Zhan Wu, Xiu-Ling Li
Summary: In this study, a new bridging ligand was synthesized through refluxing, and two mononuclear Cu(I) complexes and two trinuclear Cu(I)-Eu(III) complexes were obtained through self-assembly. The Cu(I) antenna chromophores successfully transferred energy to the Eu(III) centers, achieving sensitized Eu(III) luminescence.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Gabriela Sanchez-Lecuona, Mayra C. Vazquez-Nunez, Bruno Donnadieu, Miguel A. Munoz-Hernandez, Virginia Montiel-Palma
Summary: The reaction of RuHCl(PPh3)3 with GaMe3 has been studied and the obtained complexes were analyzed in detail. The results indicate the formation of a Ru-Ga bond, suggesting the generation of an in situ formed ambiphilic phosphinogallyl ligand. This is of significance for understanding the interaction between metal-halogen bonds and metal-small molecule bonds.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sevil Sener, Nursel Acar, Fatih Dumludag
Summary: The synthesis, characterization, spectroscopic and bonding features of a new Co (II) phthalocyanine compound containing two thiocarbohydrazone groups were explained. The compound showed semiconductor properties and potential as a temperature sensor.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ledja B. O. Davi, Aryanna S. P. N. Costa, Mariana S. Silva, Adriana S. Ribeiro, Cintya D. A. E. S. Barbosa, Julio C. S. Da Silva, Dimas J. P. Lima, Daniela S. Anunciacao
Summary: In this study, a dansyl derivative sensor called o-PDDS was prepared and used for the detection of Al3+ ions in water. The o-PDDS sensor exhibited high sensitivity and linear response towards Al3+ ions. Experimental and computational studies confirmed a 1:1 stoichiometry ratio between o-PDDS and Al3+ ions. Real sample analysis demonstrated the selectivity and detection performance of the sensor, indicating its potential for field use.