Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chantal J. Abou-Fayssal, Christophe Fliedel, Rinaldo Poli, Anders Riisager, Karine Philippot, Eric Manoury
Summary: This study introduces a method to improve the confinement of rhodium nanoparticles (RhNPs) in nanoreactors by introducing phosphine oxide as anchoring groups in the hydrophobic core of amphiphilic star-block copolymers. The RhNP-loaded latex exhibits excellent catalytic activity and recyclability, making it a promising candidate for aqueous biphasic catalysis.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Marina M. Seitkalieva, Dmitriy E. Samoylenko, Kristina A. Lotsman, Konstantin S. Rodygin, Valentine P. Ananikov
Summary: The development of metal nanoparticle chemistry in ionic liquids has made a significant impact on fields such as catalysis, energy research, nanotechnology, and materials science. Various methods for producing metal nanoparticles in ILs are highlighted, with a focus on catalytic activity in different reactions.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura Cocheci, Lavinia Lupa, Nick Samuel Tolea, Radu Lazau, Rodica Pode
Summary: This study successfully synthesized and functionalized Mg3Al-LDH to obtain efficient adsorbent materials for palladium removal from aqueous solutions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jia Yu, Weiming Chen, Kaixuan Li, Chunhui Zhang, Mingzhu Li, Feng He, Lei Jiang, Yuliang Li, Weiguo Song, Changyan Cao
Summary: GDY can serve as a wettability modifier to enhance hydrogenation catalysis, and the modified catalyst shows improved performance in gas-liquid-solid tri-phase reactions.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hui Wang, Ambra Maria Fiore, Christophe Fliedel, Eric Manoury, Karine Philippot, Maria Michela Dell'Anna, Piero Mastrorilli, Rinaldo Poli
Summary: Rhodium nanoparticles embedded in amphiphilic core-crosslinked micelle latexes were synthesized through reduction. The choice of outer shell material greatly influenced the migration and dispersion of the nanoparticles.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jaya Sharma, Parveen Kumar, Mika Sillanpaa, Dinesh Kumar, Meena Nemiwal
Summary: Ionic liquids are considered as eco-sustainable solvents and have great potential in chemical reactions. Magnetic nanoparticle-supported ILs have attracted much attention due to their outstanding qualities. However, coating of nanoparticles with silica layer is required to prevent aggregation and deactivation.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Deepthy Krishnan, Leonhard Schill, M. Rosa Axet, Karine Philippot, Anders Riisager
Summary: A series of ruthenium nanoparticles (RuNPs) were synthesized using an organometallic approach in different functionalized imidazolium ionic liquids (FILs). The RuNPs, with sizes ranging from 1.3 to 2.2 nm, depending on the IL functionalization, were well-dispersed and narrow-sized as shown by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The interaction between the RuNPs and the ILs was studied using thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The RuNPs stabilized by methoxy-based FILs (MEM and MME) exhibited a good balance between catalytic activity and stability in the hydrogenation of styrene (S) under mild reaction conditions, showing total selectivity towards ethylbenzene (EB) at lower reaction conditions (5 bar, 30 degrees C) compared to other RuNP catalysts reported in the literature.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yamei Zheng, Sangyi Zhang, Yuchen Liu, Chen Wang, Bihong Lv, Guohua Jing, Zuoming Zhou
Summary: This study innovatively proposes a novel reversible polarity functionalized ionic liquid ([IPDAH][Im]) that exhibits solid-liquid phase change behavior upon CO2 absorption in water without the need for a phase separation agent. The [IPDAH][Im] can enrich CO2 and form a white crystalline powder, maintaining over 80% of its initial loading after six regeneration cycles. The research demonstrates that the [IPDAH][Im] possesses reversible polarity, which diminishes upon CO2 absorption and restores after desorption.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marian D. Roetzer, Maximilian Krause, Maximilian Huber, Florian F. Schweinberger, Andrew S. Crampton, Ueli Heiz
Summary: The study investigates the influence of electronic modifications of SiO2 thin films on the properties of supported Pd nanoparticles, showing that positive charging stabilizes hydrogen species and enhances hydrogenation reaction rates.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bon Seung Goo, Kyungrok Ham, Yeji Han, Seunghoon Lee, Hayoon Jung, Yongmin Kwon, Youngmin Kim, Jong Wook Hong, Sang Woo Han
Summary: This study developed a novel approach to investigate the intrinsic catalytic reactivity of edge and terrace atoms in nanocrystal catalysts. By comparing the catalytic behaviors of edge-covered Pd NCs with those of pristine Pd NCs, researchers successfully decoupled the activity of edge and {110}-plane atoms.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bon Seung Goo, Kyungrok Ham, Yeji Han, Seunghoon Lee, Hayoon Jung, Yongmin Kwon, Youngmin Kim, Jong Wook Hong, Sang Woo Han
Summary: This study successfully decouples the activity of the edge and {110}-plane atoms of Pd NCs by comparing the catalytic behaviors of edge-covered Pd NCs with pristine Pd NCs, providing a new method for more precise examination of the surface properties of various NC catalysts.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eduarda S. Morais, Nicolas Schaeffer, Mara G. Freire, Carmen S. R. Freire, Joao A. P. Coutinho, Armando J. D. Silvestre
Summary: This study demonstrated the potential of an integrated platform for furfural production and separation from xylans using an acidic aqueous biphasic system. By optimizing operating parameters and reusing the ionic liquid, high furfural yield and extraction efficiency were achieved, paving the way for sustainable development in biorefineries.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiaming Mao, Yanbin Yun, Meng Li, Wenli Liu, Chang Li, Liming Hu, Jia Liu, Lihua Wang, Chunli Li
Summary: A new sustainable dual-functionalized amino ionic liquid biphasic solvent was proposed for CO2 capture. The solvent exhibited a CO2 absorption loading of 1.95 mol CO2 center dot L-1 solvent and a CO2-rich phase with a loading of 4.65 mol CO2 center dot L-1 solvent. The solvent could be regenerated by 92.3% in 10 minutes at 373 K, and its regeneration efficiency remained at 83% after 10 cycles. The energy consumption for CO2 desorption was significantly reduced compared to ethanolamine. This solvent provides a sustainable strategy for advancing carbon capture technologies.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Xue Lv, Aowei Lv, Song Tian, Ting Xie, Shulin Sun
Summary: The fabrication of a hydrogel material with both excellent mechanical and catalytic properties has been achieved through the construction of polyacrylamide/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate bromododecane p(AM/DMLB) hydrogel with poly(ionic liquids) microspheres (PILs-MPs).
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Revana Chanerika, Mzamo L. Shozi, Mirko Prato, Holger B. Friedrich
Summary: This study investigated the selective hydrogenation of a mixed 1-octyne/1-octene feed using solid catalysts with an ionic liquid layer (SCILLs). Results showed that coating the catalysts with an ionic liquid layer increased the yield of 1-octene and maintained stability during the experiments.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huizhi Bao, Alain Y. Li, Vanessa Kairouz, Audrey Moores
Summary: This study investigates the synthesis of propargylamine using Cu(I) catalysts under solvent-free and low loading conditions. The catalytic activity of well-defined Cu2O microcrystals with different structures is also compared. It is found that ultra-low loading conditions with Cu(I) salts as catalysts can achieve high turnover frequencies. In situ generation of low dose Cu(I) ions enables excellent catalytic activities within minutes and multiple recycling in a flow reactor.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Faezeh Hajiali, Tony Jin, Galen Yang, Madison Santos, Edmond Lam, Audrey Moores
Summary: Biomass transformation into functional materials using mechanochemical-assisted methods is an important and promising approach. This review highlights the latest advances, methodology, influencing factors, and resulting properties, with an emphasis on achieving functional materials rather than breaking down biopolymer chains into smaller molecules.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Julio C. S. Terra, Amanda R. Martins, Flavia C. C. Moura, Cameron C. Weber, Audrey Moores
Summary: Restricting chemical reactions within the same physical space can increase the likelihood of successful collisions. Controlling the identity and geometry of co-located reactants improves reaction selectivity. Confinement effects have important implications for the discovery of more sustainable processes.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Julio C. S. Terra, Ariane Desgranges, Zacharias Amara, Audrey Moores
Summary: Organometallic photosensitizers play an important role in photocatalysis, but they are scarce, toxic, and expensive. Immobilizing them on magnetic nanosupports can enhance their long-term stability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Faezeh Hajiali, Juliana Vidal, Tony Jin, Luis Carlos de la Garza, Madison Santos, Galen Yang, Audrey Moores
Summary: This study reports a solvent-free, one-pot process that converts crustacean shells into chitin with high yields and low ash content using mechanochemistry and aging. This method offers a more sustainable approach for chitin production and has the potential to convert an environmental threat into a biomaterial opportunity.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chuanshuang Chen, Guangyu Chu, Wanting He, Yannan Liu, Kai Dai, Jesus Valdez, Audrey Moores, Pei Huang, Zhaohong Wang, Jiale Jin, Ming Guan, Wenfeng Jiang, Yiyong Mai, Dongling Ma, Yue Wang, Yongfeng Zhou
Summary: This study presents the synthesis of a novel Janus Au-porphyrin polymersome heterostructure with near-field enhancement effect, which enhances the photothermal and photodynamic activities and shows significant therapeutic effects in vivo.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tony Jin, Tracy Liu, Faezeh Hajiali, Madison Santos, Yali Liu, Davis Kurdyla, Sophie Regnier, Sabahudin Hrapovic, Edmond Lam, Audrey Moores
Summary: This study describes a solvent-free pathway to access carboxylated chitin and cellulose nanocrystals with excellent mass balance using high-humidity shaker aging method. Insights into the mechanism were revealed and the process was validated for direct synthesis from biomass sources.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Blaine G. Fiss, Georgia Douglas, Michael Ferguson, Jorge Becerra, Jesus Valdez, Trong-On Do, Tomislav Frisci, Audrey Moores
Summary: In this study, a bottom-up, mechanochemical synthesis method was developed to successfully prepare phosphorus-bridged heptazine-based carbon nitrides (g-h-PCN). The structure of the materials was determined using a combination of analytical techniques. It was found that the g-h-PCN samples exhibited improved photoluminescent recombination reduction and increased photocurrent under broad spectrum irradiation, making them promising materials for photocatalysis.
BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kylie L. Luska
Summary: This study designed a multioutcome, guided inquiry-based liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) experiment in introductory organic chemistry. By adjusting the pH value, a series of different dye mixtures were developed, and students improved their laboratory skills, understanding of LLE principles, problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, and engagement and enjoyment in the lab.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aude Bechu, Krittika Mittal, Ke Xu, Rana Yekani, George P. Demopoulos, Audrey Moores, Niladri Basu
Summary: This article presents a checklist for early career researchers to conduct safe and sustainable research on chemicals, materials, processes, and products. The checklist consists of 20 items organized into five interconnected sections: thinking broadly, setting a clear research foundation, focusing on quality and reproducibility, addressing safety and sustainability issues, and effective communication.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Blaine G. Fiss, Georgia Douglas, Michael Ferguson, Jorge Becerra, Jesus Valdez, Trong-On Do, Tomislav Friscic, Audrey Moores
Summary: A novel method for synthesizing catalytically active g-PCN at lower temperatures through mechanochemical reaction of sodium phosphide and cyanuric chloride, followed by annealing at 300 degrees C for 1 hour, was presented. Structural characterization of the material was achieved using various techniques, confirming it as the first example of a photocatalytically active and structurally characterized g-PCN.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Michael Ferguson, Austin J. Richard, Jesus Valdez, Blaine G. Fiss, Hatem M. Titi, Nikolas Provatas, Tomislav Friscic, Audrey Moores
Summary: In this study, we used gold nanoparticle synthesis as a model system to investigate the morphological and compositional changes in gold(iii) precursor particles during aging after mechanical activation. Scanning transmission electron microscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy techniques were used to analyze the nanoscale changes in particle morphology and chemical landscape. The findings provide valuable insights into the reactivity of precursor particles in the solid phase.
FARADAY DISCUSSIONS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Alexander Angerhofer, Thomas Auvray, Viktor Balema, Matej Balaz, James D. Batteas, Richard G. Blair, Elena Boldyreva, Carsten Bolm, Lars Borchardt, Tristan H. Borchers, Adam B. Braunschweig, Duncan L. Browne, Robert W. Carpick, Maria Ciaccia, Stephen Craig, Franziska Emmerling, Michael Ferguson, Cecilia Fiore, Tomislav Friscic, Sven Gratz, Ivan Halasz, Ehsan Hamzehpoor, Hajime Ito, Stuart James, Jeung Gon Kim, Frederic Lamaty, Giulio Lampronti, Danielle Laurencin, Jamie Leitch, Erli Lu, Stipe Lukin, James Mack, Lucia Maini, Ashlie Martini, Paolo P. Mazzeo, Adam A. L. Michalchuk, Sebastien Mittelette, Sharmarke Mohamed, Audrey Moores, Aldo de Jesus Mortera-Carbonell, Karthik Nagapudi, Allan Niidu, Francesco Puccetti, Martin Stahorsky, Leonarda Vugrin
FARADAY DISCUSSIONS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Alexander Angerhofer, Matej Balaz, Viktor Balema, Ana M. Belenguer, Richard G. Blair, Elena Boldyreva, Carsten Bolm, Lars Borchardt, Adam B. Braunschweig, Duncan L. Browne, Stephen Craig, Lamis El Wenni, Franziska Emmerling, Michael Ferguson, Cecilia Fiore, Tomislav Friscic, Kimichika Fukushima, Felipe Garcia, Lori Gonnet, Sven Gratz, Rafael A. R. Hernandez, Hajime Ito, Stuart L. James, Deniz Karabiyikli, Jeung Gon Kim, Koji Kubota, Frederic Lamaty, Giulio Lampronti, Jamie Leitch, Stipe Lukin, James Mack, Lucia Maini, Sharmarke Mohamed, Audrey Moores, Karthik Nagapudi, Francesco Puccetti, Mi Tian, Qian Yu
FARADAY DISCUSSIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kylie L. Luska
Summary: This experiment utilizes commercially available medications to introduce students to CC and TLC techniques for drug separation. Students improve their lab skills and problem-solving abilities while gaining a deeper understanding and confidence in chromatography.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
