Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiqin Xia, Yu-Fei Song, Shaowei Shi
Summary: The construction of a novel hybrid supramolecular polymer based on polyoxometalate (POM) was achieved through in situ self-assembly at the oil-water interface. The POM-based supramolecular polymer exhibited independent redox and competitive responsiveness. The strong binding energy at the interface allowed for the stabilization of liquids in nonequilibrium shapes, showing potential for fabricating reconfigurable all-liquid constructs.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tian Wang, Weichao Chen, Qingda Liu, Wei Wang, Yinming Wang, Biao Wu, Wenxiong Shi, Yunqing Zhu, Peilei He, Xun Wang
Summary: Tailoring the spatial distribution of ligands on polyoxometalates has led to the formation of subnanometer rhombic dodecahedral building blocks, which self-assemble into microscale rhombic dodecahedral POM assemblies. These assemblies exhibit excellent catalytic performance in the cycloaddition of CO2 with epoxides.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Philipp Schmid, Thomas Buchecker, Ali Khoshsima, Didier Touraud, Olivier Diat, Werner Kunz, Arno Pfitzner, Pierre Bauduin
Summary: Nanometric ions such as polyoxometalates and ionic boron clusters have been found to induce the self-assembly of organic solvents in water, significantly increasing their cloud point and aqueous solubility. At high concentrations, these ions can form complexes or colloids with the solvent, leading to the formation of different phases.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Maria Perez-Ferreiro, Adrian M. Abelairas, Alejandro Criado, I. Jennifer Gomez, Jesus Mosquera
Summary: Dendrimers are synthetic materials that resemble proteins in terms of their discrete structural organization, globular morphology, and nanoscale dimensions. They can be easily produced on a large scale. In recent years, novel dendritic architectures have emerged, expanding the landscape of dendrimers beyond traditional paradigms. This review aims to provide a comprehensive panorama of dendrimers, discussing their key attributes and applications.
Article
Polymer Science
Sayun Myung, Gwang Mo Kim, Hyeongju Noh, Ho-Joong Kim, Si Kyung Yang
Summary: The synthesis of stimuli-responsive amphiphilic dendrimers composed of hydrophobic octadecyl groups linked to hydrophilic polylysine dendrons through disulfide linkage is reported. These dendrimers can form spherical micelles that disassemble in the presence of glutathione, serving as key building blocks for generating stimuli-responsive supramolecular architectures.
MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaolei Zhu, Cheriehan Hessin, Aude Salame, Lydia Sosa-Vargas, David Kreher, Chihaya Adachi, Anna Proust, Pierre Mialane, Jerome Marrot, Aude Bouchet, Michel Sliwa, Stephane Mery, Benoit Heinrich, Fabrice Mathevet, Guillaume Izzet
Summary: The synthesis and characterization of the first mesogenic donor-acceptor polyoxometalate (POM)-based hybrid were described. In the solid state, the compound exhibited birefringent behavior with lamellar organization, and the fluorescence of the organic donor unit was significantly quenched, attributed to the occurrence of an intramolecular charge-separated state.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haiyang Zhang, Xuan Feng, Xiuyang Xia, Jiao Zhu, Huaguang Wang, Ran Ni, Zexin Zhang
Summary: The self-assembly of hybrid colloids, driven by chemical concentration gradients generated by photocatalytic reactions, is investigated. Different shapes of the colloids lead to the formation of assemblies with distinct lattice structures, validated by computer simulations. Moreover, the assemblies transition from lattices to chains as the attraction between the colloids increases. These findings demonstrate the unique capability of photoresponsive hybrid colloids in shape-dependent self-assembly, offering a practical and versatile approach to control self-assembly at the microscale.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuexin Cui, Liying Yin, Xiaoya Sun, Ning Zhang, Nan Gao, Guangshan Zhu
Summary: A novel non-catechol-based wet adhesive is reported, which is formed by self-assembly in aqueous solution, showing reversible, tunable, and strong adhesion, as well as high efficacy in promoting biological wound healing with inherent antimicrobial properties.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ying Dong, Xiong Pi, Frauke Bartels-Burgahn, Deniz Saltukoglu, Zhuoyi Liang, Jianying Yang, Frederick W. Alt, Michael Reth, Hao Wu
Summary: This study reports the cryo-electron microscopy structures of mouse full-length IgM BCR, revealing the organizing principle of BCR and providing insights into B cell signaling and therapeutic design against BCR-mediated diseases.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Qianwei Liu, Bixin Jin, Qin Li, Huanzhi Yang, Yunjun Luo, Xiaoyu Li
Summary: Self-assembly is a common phenomenon in living systems, and scientists have been trying to emulate its intricacy, homogeneity, and versatility in artificial building blocks. Self-sorting assembly in multicomponent systems allows for the spontaneous recognition and spatial aggregation of the same or interactive building units, leading to well-ordered products or hierarchical structures in a one-step manner. This efficient assembly strategy has attracted significant research attention, particularly in artificial systems using supramolecular and polymeric building blocks.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yaping Xu, Hao Yu, Xin Jiang, Junjuan Shi, Bao Li, Lu Li, Lixin Wu, Ming Wang
Summary: In this study, we developed a series of novel ionic complexes based on discrete supramolecular triangle structure and polyoxometalate [Mo6O19](2-), using an efficient strategy. The obtained composites exhibit precise 3D network structures with ideal stability and micropores, and show differential vapor adsorption behaviors for different gases.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Muh Nur Khoiru Wihadi, Terufumi Haioka, Tatsuhiro Kojima, Xavier Lopez, Tadaharu Ueda, Tsuneji Sano, Masahiro Sadakane
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of multi-Mo-substituted Preyssler-type phosphotungstates via hydrothermal reactions. The number of substituted Mo increases with the amount of Na2MoO4 in the reaction mixture, and the most suitable substitution position is the belt position.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fei Wang, Ronny Neumann, Coen de Graaf, Josep M. Poblet
Summary: The mechanism of photochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide coupled to hydrocarbon dehydrogenation catalyzed by a three-component hybrid construct has been studied. This process involves electron and proton coupled transfer, with visible blue light absorbing by graphitic carbon nitride to transfer electrons to polyoxometalate (POM). The reduced POM then transfers electrons to a bimetallic rhenium CO2 reduction catalyst under red light irradiation, leading to the reduction of CO2 to CO.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Veronica Iguarbe, Pilar Romero, Joaquin Barbera, Anabel Elduque, Raquel Gimenez
Summary: This study explores the rich self-assembly behavior achieved by grafting a pyrazole-derived platform at the focal point of poly(benzyl ether) dendrons, forming liquid crystals and supergels. The novel focal point shows a strong tendency to arrange wedge-shaped or cone-shaped dendrons into columnar arrangements via hydrogen bonding, leading to different luminescent properties.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Li Li, Yang-Tao Yu, Ning-Ning Zhang, Shu-Hao Li, Jian-Ge Zeng, Yang Hua, Hong Zhang
Summary: This article summarizes recent advances in POM-based hybrid photochromic materials (PCHPMs), including structure types, new photochromic mechanisms, and applications. It can provide valuable guidance for researchers investigating POM-based hybrid photochromic materials.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Tingting Cui, Xiang Li, Zizhun Wang, Lixin Wu, Haolong Li
Summary: Utilizing a polymer surfactant to control 3D confined assembly in emulsion droplets can lead to block copolymer particles with tunable nanostructures, resulting in the formation of unusual shapes of particles. By systematically studying the morphological formation mechanism, a new surfactant platform has been provided to tune the confined assembly of block copolymers.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haibo He, Gang Wang, Shengchao Chai, Xiang Li, Liang Zhai, Lixin Wu, Haolong Li
Summary: A supramolecular strategy was developed to fabricate a nanocomposite electrolyte with highly ordered lamellar proton-conducting nanochannels, offering improved ion conductivity and mechanical reinforcement.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Corey Carlos, Yizhan Wang, Jingyu Wang, Jun Li, Xudong Wang
Summary: Quantitative measurement of the nanoscale piezoelectric property of single-crystalline zinc oxide nanosheets revealed an intriguing tri-unit-cell relationship, with different thicknesses showing variations in the piezoelectric coefficient. The study offers a new experimental discovery towards nanoscale piezoelectricity from nonlayered materials that are piezoelectric in bulk.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gang Wang, Jialin Li, Lichao Shang, Haibo He, Tingting Cui, Shengchao Chai, Chengji Zhao, Lixin Wu, Haolong Li
Summary: This study presents a facile strategy to prepare a nanostructured polymer electrolyte with high proton conductivity and high modulus by electrostatic self-assembly of polyoxometalate cluster H3PW12O40 and comb copolymer PEEK-g-PVP. The resulting membranes exhibit proton conductivities higher than 30 mS cm(-1) and modulus over 4 GPa, and show good cell performance in direct methanol fuel cells. This system can be extended to develop a variety of functional electrolyte materials for energy and electronic applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gang Wang, Jialin Li, Haibin Li, Haibo He, Liang Zhai, Xiang Li, Tingting Li, Chengji Zhao, Lixin Wu, Haolong Li
Summary: In this study, robust high-temperature proton exchange membranes (PEMs) were fabricated based on the in situ electrostatic crosslinking of polyoxometalates and polymers. A comb copolymer poly(ether-ether-ketone)-grafted-poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) (PGE) with transformable side chains was complexed with H3PW12O40 (PW) by electrostatic self-assembly, forming PGE/PW nanocomposite membranes with bicontinuous nanostructures. Subsequent PA-treatment resulted in PGE/PW/PA ternary nanocomposites with in situ electrostatic crosslinking effect, exhibiting excellent anhydrous proton conductive ability and high mechanical performance.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Kang, Yu-Xi Wang, Fei Peng, Ning-Ning Zhang, Yao Xue, Yang Yang, Eugenia Kumacheva, Kun Liu
Summary: Metal nanoparticles stabilized with thiol-terminated polymers have various applications. The oxidation of surface metal atoms is proposed as a mechanism for the oxidative elimination of polymer from the nanoparticle surface. By reducing the oxidized metal surface and re-attaching thiol-terminated polymer ligands, the colloidal stability of polymer-capped metal nanoparticles can be improved and their redox stimuli-responsive self-assembly can be controlled.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Minghao Zeng, Wenqi Liu, Haikun Guo, Tingting Li, Qijia Li, Chengji Zhao, Xiaojin Li, Haolong Li
Summary: This study presents a strategy to prepare high-temperature proton exchange membranes (HT-PEMs) using polyoxometalate (POM)-dominated noncovalent cross-linking and H3PO4-induced post-assembly. The resulting membranes exhibit excellent mechanical strength and proton conductivity, making them suitable for high-temperature supercapacitors and fuel cells.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haibo He, Youliang Zhu, Tingting Li, Shihao Song, Liang Zhai, Xiang Li, Lixin Wu, Haolong Li
Summary: This study reports the robust assembly of polyethylene glycol grafted polyoxometalate amphiphile (GSiW(11)) into the ionic nanophases of Nafion, which enhances the overall performance of Nafion. GSiW(11) can coassemble with Nafion through multiple supramolecular interactions, increasing the proton content and forming a wide channel for proton transport. Additionally, GSiW(11) reinforces the Nafion ionic nanophase by noncovalent cross-linking. The hybrid PEMs exhibit multiple enhancements in proton conductivity, tensile strength, and fuel cell power density compared to pure Nafion.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haikun Guo, Leibo Li, Xiaolei Xu, Minghao Zeng, Shengchao Chai, Lixin Wu, Haolong Li
Summary: Semi-solid bulk supramolecular polymer (SP) materials were fabricated by using polyoxometalate (POM) nanoclusters as supramolecular cross-linkers to solidify a deep eutectic solvent (DES). The resulting materials exhibited high proton conductivity and mechanical strength, and formed a stable electrode-electrolyte interface by a melt-infiltration strategy, leading to improved performance in supercapacitors.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Gang Wang, Jialin Li, Liang Zhai, Xiang Li, Haibo He, Haikun Guo, Haibin Li, Chengji Zhao, Lixin Wu, Haolong Li
Summary: This study presents a facile strategy to prepare nanostructured polymer composite membranes with multiplex proton transport channels. These membranes exhibit high proton conductivity and modulus, and enhance the performance of direct methanol fuel cells.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Xiang Li, Shengchao Chai, Liang Zhai, Haikun Guo, Haibo He, Haibin Li, Lixin Wu, Haolong Li
Summary: This work reports the development of supramolecular ionic network electrolytes, which use polyoxometalate nanoclusters as supramolecular crosslinkers to solidify bola-type zwitterionic liquids. The resulting self-supporting electrolytes possess semi-solid features and exhibit a high proton conductivity at low humidity. Additionally, the electrolytes show mechanical behavior similar to covalent polymer materials.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liang Zhai, You-Liang Zhu, Gang Wang, Haibo He, Feiran Wang, Fengjing Jiang, Shengchao Chai, Xiang Li, Haikun Guo, Lixin Wu, Haolong Li
Summary: Nafion, as the mostly used proton exchange membrane in VRFBs, faces the challenge of vanadium permeation due to the large size difference between its anionic nanophase and cationic vanadium ions. This study introduces an ionic-nanophase hybridization strategy using fluorinated block copolymers (FBCs) and polyoxometalates (POMs) as supramolecular patching additives. The cooperative noncovalent interactions among Nafion, FBCs, and POMs result in a 1 nm-shrunk ionic nanophase with improved proton conductivity, selectivity, and VRFB performance.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ting Zhao, Zhongrui Wang, Yang Yang, Kun Liu, Xu Wang
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for achieving cyclic and waste-free nonequilibrium assembly and disassembly of macroscopic hydrogels, utilizing an ionic strength-mediated approach. The strategy involves using ammonium carbonate as a chemical fuel to temporally regulate the attractions between oppositely charged hydrogels. This concept holds promise for creating macroscopic and microscopic nonequilibrium systems and self-adaptive materials.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liang Zhai, Shengchao Chai, Tingting Li, Haibin Li, Siqi He, Haibo He, Xiang Li, Lixin Wu, Fengjing Jiang, Haolong Li
Summary: Ion-conducting membranes are crucial in redox flow batteries, but achieving a balance between ion conductivity and selectivity is challenging. This study introduces polyoxometalate-hybridized block copolymers as self-assembled additives to create proton-selective nanobarriers in the membrane matrix, resulting in improved structural and performance properties.
Review
Polymer Science
Tingting Li, Shengchao Chai, Binghui Liu, Chengji Zhao, Haolong Li
Summary: This review summarizes the recent research progress on all-carbon backbone aromatic polymers, with a specific focus on synthesis strategies, structure-performance relationships, and applications in PEMs.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)