Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shimin Zhang, Weiyu Yu, Pengfei Hao, Gaopeng Li, Junju Shen, Yunlong Fu
Summary: Two novel naphthalene diimide coordination polymers (CPs) were designed and synthesized using electron-deficient NicNDI, electron-rich aromatic carboxylic acid ligands, and cadmium ions. The usage of different aromatic carboxylic acid ligands led to the generation of distinct interpenetrated 3D frameworks. The photochromism and weak photoactivity of the CPs were attributed to the introduction of different auxiliary ligands and the formation of distinct interfacial contacts, affecting photoinduced intermolecular electron transfer and photoresponsive behaviors.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongyao Liu, Zhonglin Li, Yuejiang Han, Zhenyu Ji, Hengbo Li, Yuanzheng Liu, Yifan Wei, Cheng Chen, Xiang He, Mingyan Wu
Summary: Recently, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been receiving increasing attention as cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). In this study, a novel MOF, Ni-Ndi-trz, was synthesized through a solvothermal method. The designed MOF showed a stable structure and exhibited high initial specific capacity and excellent cycling stability as the cathode material for ZIBs. The reversible interconversion behavior of the Ndi core of Ni-Ndi-trz was also revealed during the interaction with Zn2+ ions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fangfang Xing, Shan Li, Ling Chen, Jing-Shuang Dang, Xiaoming He
Summary: Organic nanostructured electrodes show great potential for next-generation sodium-ion batteries due to improved electron and ion transport and increased redox-active sites. However, easy and cost-effective fabrication methods are still rare. This study presents a bioinspired self-assembly approach to fabricate high-performance nanostructured cathodes for sodium-organic batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Austin M. Evans, Kelsey A. Collins, Sangni Xun, Taylor G. Allen, Samik Jhulki, Ioannina Castano, Hannah L. Smith, Michael J. Strauss, Alexander K. Oanta, Lujia Liu, Lei Sun, Obadiah G. Reid, Gjergji Sini, Danilo Puggioni, James M. Rondinelli, Tijana Rajh, Nathan C. Gianneschi, Antoine Kahn, Danna E. Freedman, Hong Li, Stephen Barlow, Garry Rumbles, Jean-Luc Bredas, Seth R. Marder, William R. Dichtel
Summary: The bulk conductivity of 2D polymers (2DPs) can be enhanced by controlled n-doping. Optical and transient microwave spectroscopy measurements show that the n-doped 2DPs exhibit desired electronic properties. Density functional theory calculations reveal the main contribution to electronic conductivity in 2DPs. This study provides a new approach for synthesizing 2DPs with specific conductive properties.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bhargab P. Mondal, Anurag Mukherjee, Suhrit Ghosh, Anuja Datta
Summary: Organic thermoelectric materials are highly demanded in various applications, but stable n-type systems are still lacking. This study introduces a new type of n-type semiconductor device with promising results, opening up opportunities for further exploration in this field.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wen-Jie Xu, Bo-Xuan Huang, Guangli Li, Fen Yang, Wei Lin, Jia-Xin Gu, Hai-Guang Deng, Zhi-Gang Gu, Hong-Guang Jin
Summary: Integrating donor and acceptor chromophores within a MOF for light harvesting and photocatalysis is challenging. This study successfully integrated an electron donor porphyrin ligand into a naphthalene diimide-based Zr-MOF, resulting in a mixed-ligand MOF with enhanced photocatalytic performance for the oxidative coupling of benzylamine.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pinyu Chen, Dongyang Wang, Liang Luo, Jinqiu Meng, Zhaoqiong Zhou, Xiaojuan Dai, Ye Zou, Luxi Tan, Xiangfeng Shao, Chong-an Di, Chunyang Jia, Hao-Li Zhang, Zitong Liu
Summary: This study reports the use of self-doped conjugated polymers in flexible thin-film transistors (OTFTs), which enables high unipolar n-type charge mobility, as well as good operational/ambient stability and bending resistance. New conjugated polymers PNDI2T-NM17 and PNDI2T-NM50 with different self-doping groups are designed and synthesized. The results show that the self-doped PNDI2T-NM17-based flexible OTFTs exhibit high charge-carrier properties and stability due to the appropriate doping level and intermolecular interactions.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jian-Jun Liu, Shu-Biao Xia, Teng Liu, Chi-Xian He, Hongbo Suo, Jiaming Liu
Summary: In this study, two inorganic-organic hybrid compounds were constructed using a protonated NDI derivative with different metal halides, showing excellent photocatalytic activities. This work presents a new approach for designing and synthesizing diverse new types of photocatalytic hybrid materials.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shunya Masuda, Sotaro Kusumoto, Masaya Okamura, Shiro Hikichi, Ryuya Tokunaga, Shinya Hayami, Yang Kim, Yoshihiro Koide
Summary: An organic-inorganic hybrid metal halide (OIMH), compound 1, demonstrated potential as a sensor for ammonia and amines and showed thermosalient behavior and magnetic conversion upon exposure to ammonia vapor. The crystal exhibited leaping and movement at around 130°C, which was associated with the removal of water molecules from the lattice. The color change from green to black within 5 minutes upon exposure to ammonia was attributed to radical formation in the NDI moiety, and the subsequent color alteration from black to dark orange was accompanied by the formation of [Co(NH3)(6)](3+) from [CoCl4](2-), causing a modification of the magnetic properties.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Madan R. R. Biradar, Chepuri R. K. Rao, Sidhanath V. V. Bhosale, Sheshanath V. V. Bhosale
Summary: In this paper, a novel pyridine-functionalized naphthalene diimide cross-linked polymer was designed as an electrode material. The polymer showed outstanding electrochemical performance and resolved the solubility issue of the electrode material in the electrolyte. The polymer demonstrated high energy density and power density, making it suitable for practical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Minghui Zuo, Ying Liu, Nannan Yuan, Ying Gao, Yuanyuan Li, Yijia Ma, Mingye Sun, Shuxin Cui
Summary: The newly synthesized photochromic metal organic frameworks (MOFs) can exhibit color change under various light sources and heat, and can be used for detecting ammonia and Cr2O72- anion.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wen-Bin Li, Xiong-Hai Chen, Jia-Zhe Chen, Rong Huang, Jia-Wen Ye, Ling Chen, Hai-Ping Wang, Tao Yang, Liu-Yan Tang, Jie Bai, Zong-Wen Mo, Xiao-Ming Chen
Summary: Inkless and erasable printing is a new technology aimed at reducing paper waste and environmental hazards. Achieving high-resolution printing has been a challenge, but researchers have now developed a metal-organic framework that exhibits reversible photochromic behavior, allowing for high-resolution inkless and erasable printing.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ming Yang Sun, Feng Ying Bai, Qing Lin Guan, Yong Heng Xing, Fen Xu
Summary: Two naphthalene diimide-based complexes were synthesized and characterized. The complexes exhibited good photocatalytic degradation activity.
Article
Polymer Science
Min-Kyoung Kim, Gyung-Tak Kim, Taemin Kim, Moon-Gyu Kim, Felix Sunjoo Kim, Taeshik Earmme, Ye-Jin Hwang
Summary: Two poly(naphthalene diimide)s (PNDIs) were developed using different conjugated side chains, with P(NDI-BBT) having higher absorption coefficient and narrower optical energy band gap compared to P(NDI-BT), and also lower lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energy levels. Interestingly, lower crystallinity was observed in P(NDI-BBT) compared to P(NDI-BT).
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhen-Gang Liang, Gang-Mei Li, Xin-Ye Ren, Jin-Hua Li, Jie Pan, Song-De Han
Summary: Photochromic metal-organic complexes (PMOCs) have attracted significant attention from chemists due to their diverse structural characteristics and various photo-modulate physicochemical functionalities. The organic ligand plays a crucial role in the search for PMOCs with specific photo-responsive functionalities. The exploration of suitable PMOC systems is significant for the yield of isomeric PMOCs.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(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)