Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shui-Sheng Chen, Shuai-Shuai Han, Cheng-Bing Ma, Wei-Dong Li, Yue Zhao
Summary: Six metal-organic frameworks were prepared using different metal salts and mixed ligands, exhibiting unique structures and functions. The compounds showed photoluminescent properties, selective sensing abilities for specific compounds, and meaningful magnetic exchange coupling properties.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhao-Hao Li, Li-Ping Xue, Yue Wu, Qing Wang, Bang-Tun Zhao
Summary: In this work, two Zn(II) coordination polymers constructed from sulfate and viologen-carboxylate ligands have been synthesized and characterized, showing sensitive photochromic properties. Single crystal X-ray analyses reveal different molecular structures, with one featuring a 2D layer structure and the other a 1D chain structure.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chengxin Liu, Jin Cui, Yufang Wang, Mingjie Zhang
Summary: The novel 2D metal-organic framework Cu-MOF shows excellent fluorescence properties, chemical sensing capabilities towards volatile organic compounds, controlled crystal packing properties, and recyclability.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Leila Heidari, Mitra Ghassemzadeh, Dieter Fenske, Olaf Fuhr, Farshid Mohsenzadeh, Volodymyr Bon
Summary: Two coordination polymers, CP1 and CP2, were synthesized under hydrothermal and solvothermal conditions, respectively, with CP1 showing a rare coordination network topology and CP2 presenting a novel three-dimensional network structure. The morphology, thermal stability, and luminescent properties of both polymers were also investigated.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhu Kun, Yang Jin-Xia, Qin Ye-Yan, Yao Yuan-Gen
Summary: Three novel coordination polymers with different structures were synthesized and their solid-state photoluminescent properties were investigated in this study.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Tian-Hua Zhang, Chao Bai, Huai-Ming Hu, Jun-Lin Zhang, Xuan-Yue Li, Xiaofang Wang, Bo-Zhou Wang
Summary: Five coordination compounds based on a new ligand with terpyridyl and benzenesulfonyl groups were synthesized and characterized. These compounds exhibit structural diversity, with compound 3 showing high sensitivity and selectivity towards acetone and Cr2O72- anion. Additionally, compound 3 displays a quenching mechanism towards Cr2O72- anion attributed to light competitive absorption. Moreover, magnetic properties differ between compounds 4 and 5 due to different coordination fields.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shui Hu, Chao Bai, Huai-Ming Hu, Ya-Lan Ren, Biao Li, Ding Cao
Summary: The synthesis of four new lanthanide coordination compounds under different pH values have led to compounds with diverse structures, all exhibiting visible and near-infrared luminescence.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yi-Bin Wu, Li Ren, Gui-Ying Dong
Summary: Two ternary Cd(II) coordination polymers were synthesized, displaying excellent chemical stability, serving as efficient luminescent probes, and demonstrating photodegradation ability for methyl violet under UV irradiation.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhuanling Bai, Benjamin Scheibe, Joseph M. Sperling, Thomas E. Albrecht-Schoenzart
Summary: Selective crystallization provides new opportunities for separating neodymium and dysprosium. Two water-soluble nitrogen-rich tetrazolate-based ligands enable the separation of Nd3+ and Dy3+ through selective crystallization. The higher performance of H2ibt- compared to dtp2- provides guidance for the rational design of water-soluble tetrazolate-derived ligands for selective crystallization.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Tao, Kailin Guan, Rong Yang, Zhongxian Guo, Longyang Wang, Lei Xu, Houzhao Wan, Jun Zhang, Hanbin Wang, Linfeng Hu, Paul J. Dyson, Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin, Hao Wang
Summary: In this study, a bifunctional interface constructed by a zwitterionic surfactant was used to inhibit dendrite growth on the surface of zinc anodes and the formation of inactive by-products, leading to improved cycle stability and lifetime of aqueous zinc ion batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gina Vasile Scaeteanu, Catalin Maxim, Mihaela Badea, Rodica Olar
Summary: This review discusses the applications of Zn(II) carboxylate-based coordination polymers (Zn-CBCPs) in sensors, catalysts, infection and cancer treatment, as well as storage and drug-carrier materials. The luminescence properties of Zn-CBCPs, which are modulated by the nature of organic luminophores and their intermolecular interactions, allow for the sensing of various inorganic and organic pollutants. Zn-CBCPs, due to the Lewis acidity of Zn(II), can be used for dye elimination in wastewater through photocatalysis or inhibition of pathogenic microorganisms and tumors. Additionally, the porous structure of Zn-CBCPs enables the storage of gaseous or liquid molecules and improved drug delivery.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yan-Ling Li, Peng-Tao Sheng, Fu-An Li, Rui-Bing Bai, Xian-Ming Gao, Yong-Jun Han
Summary: The assembly of supertetrahedral chalcogenolate clusters (SCCs) and multifunctional organic linkers allows for the formation of tunable structures and synergistic properties. Two SCC-based assembled materials (SCCAM-1 and-2) were successfully synthesized and characterized using a triangular chromophore ligand, tris(4-pyridylphenyl)amine. The SCCAMs exhibit unusually long-lived afterglow at low temperatures (83 K) and demonstrate efficient activities for the photocatalytic degradation of organic dye in water.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dehai Liang, Hongbin Xiao, Wensi Cai, Shirong Lu, Shuangyi Zhao, Zhigang Zang, Lei Xie
Summary: Lead-free metal halides are a new generation of optoelectronic materials with low toxicity, superior optoelectronic properties, ease of synthesis, structural diversity, and low cost. Mn2+-based metal halides have received extensive attention due to their high emission quantum efficiency, rich physical properties, low cost, and toxicity. This review summarizes the recent progress of Mn2+-based metal halides in synthesis methods, emission mechanisms, photophysical properties, and representative applications in various fields.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Nadege Hamon, Lucile Bridou, Margaux Roux, Olivier Maury, Raphael Tripier, Maryline Beyler
Summary: Previously, Lanthanide Luminescent Bioprobes (LLBs) based on pyclen-bearing pi-extended picolinate antennas were synthesized and shown to have suitable optical properties for biphotonic microscopy. This study aims to develop a strategy to design bifunctional analogues of the studied LLBs by adding a reactive chemical group for coupling to biological vectors in deep in vivo targeted two-photon bioimaging. A synthetic scheme was elaborated to introduce a primary amine on the para position of the macrocyclic pyridine unit. Photophysical and bioimaging studies demonstrate that the addition of the reactive function does not affect the luminescent properties of the LLBs, which opens up possibilities for further applications.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gina Vasile Scaeteanu, Constantin G. Daniliuc, Rodica Olar, Mihaela Badea
Summary: A complex [Zn(bpy)(acr)(2)]center dot H2O was converted into a coordination polymer [Zn(bpy)(acr)(HCOO)](n) in a DMF medium. The polymer was fully characterized through crystallographic analysis, IR, and thermogravimetric analysis. The obtained complex, with its unique composition and structure, is of current interest and rarely reported in the literature.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiaqing Qiu, Weinan Xue, Wei Wang, Yan Li
Summary: Surface defects on CsPbX3 nanocrystals commonly lead to the degeneration of photoluminescence emission and stability, but can be effectively passivated by using aromatic carboxylic acids for surface modification. The coordination ability of carboxyl groups with Pb2+ can be regulated by the electron effect generated by different groups at the para-position of carboxyl groups, thereby adjusting the passivation of surface defects. The CsPbBr3 nanocrystals modified with 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid showed near-unity photoluminescence quantum yields, single-exponential photoluminescence decay kinetics, and excellent stability.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Cao-Ming Yu, Xian Zhang, Yong-Qin Wei, Li-Zhen Cai, Ming-Sheng Wang, Guo-Cong Guo
Summary: This study presents a new photochromic coordination compound with selective O-3(2) detection ability, which undergoes photoinduced formation of a stable diradical-like triplet species, leading to color change for oxygen detection.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tong Chen, Hui-Bo Jiang, Kai-Bin Jiang, De-Lin Hu, Li-Zhen Cai, Ming-Sheng Wang, Guo-Cong Guo
Summary: The study synthesized the first photochromic semiconductive hydrogen-bonded organic framework with a wide range of photoelectric response, which has important practical applications in solar energy conversion and photodetection.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ning-Ning Zhang, Yong-Fang Han, Ming-Sheng Wang
Summary: This study reveals the importance of planar structures of viologen moieties for heat-induced electron transfer and thermochromism through summarization and experimental verification.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiao-Qing Yu, Ming-Sheng Wang, Guo-Cong Guo
Summary: Introduction of photochromic properties into semiconductors allows for smart behaviors, color-related applications, and new modulation approaches. This study demonstrates that photoexcitation of the pi-aggregate of viologen cation radicals can efficiently trigger reverse electron transfer, leading to the discovery of the first single-component all-optically photochromic semiconductor. This discovery challenges the traditional concept that viologen compounds cannot undergo light-induced reverse reactions and offers a potential avenue for achieving all-optical switches in single-component photochromic smart semiconductors based on electron-transfer functional motifs.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li-Zhen Cai, Ming-Sheng Wang, Guo-Cong Guo
Summary: This research has successfully obtained a viologen-based complex that exhibits room temperature photochromism and photomagnetism, achieving remarkable enhancement of magnetization at room temperature through photoinduced electron transfer. The viologen-based complex demonstrates the second largest magnetization increasing amplitude of 31.1% at room temperature among electron transfer photochromic systems.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xue Zhang, Yang Zhou, Linwei Peng, Zhuohan Lin, Yiyang Chang, Zhangfeng Zhou, Yan Li
Summary: Surface passivation with ZnBr2 solution can enhance the photoluminescence performance of CsPbBr3 NPLs, resulting in excellent stability and resistance to polar solutions, light, and heating treatment.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kai-Bin Jiang, Wei-Qiang Huang, Tian-Tian Song, Pei-Xuan Wu, Wen-Fei Wang, Qing-Song Chen, Ming-Sheng Wang, Guo-Cong Guo
Summary: Constructing heterojunctions is an effective method to enhance charge separation in photocatalysts, but the traditional constructing processes are usually conducted at high temperatures or require expensive exotic species. This study proposes a novel photobreeding method, which enables the direct growth of Zn nanowires and Mott-Schottky heterojunctions from ZnS microspheres without external species at room temperature. The hydrogen production efficiency of the photocatalysts is greatly improved after photobreeding, making this method a promising approach for various applications.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Zhang, Yun-Fan Yan, Jia-Rong Mi, Shuai-Hua Wang, Ming-Sheng Wang, Guo-Cong Guo
Summary: This work reports the synthesis of an air-stable radical semiconductor using BiI3 and a photochromism-active benzidine derivative, which exhibits photoconductivity to the full solar spectrum. It also has the potential to detect X-rays due to its strong X-ray absorption coefficient. This finding provides a new synthetic method for radical semiconductors and may have applications in extending the photoresponsive range of other materials.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yi-Min Lin, Lu Liu, Ming-Sheng Wang, Guo-Cong Guo
Summary: This study revealed the ability of two binuclear Zn(ii) coordination compounds to generate Zn(i) and radicals upon being illuminated at room temperature in air. One compound showed higher air stability while the other had higher Zn(i) generation yield. This research provides a new facile method for preparing Zn(i) compounds with high air stability, expanding the family of Zn(i) materials.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Wang, Yiling Xie, Fangfang He, Yuan Wang, Weinan Xue, Yan Li
Summary: In quantum dot-based solar cells (QDSCs), the balance between QD loading and TiO2 film thickness significantly affects the performance. A relatively thin photoanode prepared by a cationic surfactant-assisted multiple deposition procedure achieved a high QD loading comparable to that of the commonly used thick photoanode. Under optimized conditions, the Zn-Cu-In-Se and Zn-Cu-In-S based QDSCs showed a comparable power conversion efficiency (PCE) to those with significantly thicker photoanodes (over 25.0 μm).
GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tian-Tian Song, Wei-Qiang Huang, Kai-Bin Jiang, Wen-Fa Chen, Yu Zhou, Hong-Yi Bian, Ming-Sheng Wang, Guo-Cong Guo
Summary: This study demonstrates a method of surface doping semiconductors with viologen components, leading to significant improvements in photoresponse range and conductivity. This method offers high stability and easy obtainability, potentially reducing costs for photodetectors or increasing power conversion efficiency for solar cells.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Li-Zhen Cai, Xiao-Qing Yu, Ming-Sheng Wang, Guo-Cong Guo
Summary: By coordinating a redox photoactive functional motif with a cyanide-bridged moiety, a cyanide-bridged Mn-II-Fe-III compound with significant photoinduced magnetic change at room temperature has been obtained. This compound also exhibits an unprecedented radical-quenched spin glass behavior in molecule based magnets.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhuohan Lin, Xin Zhang, Xue Zhang, Qianqian Song, Yan Li
Summary: The quasi-metallic nature of Te makes the synthesis of CdTe magic-size clusters challenging. However, CdTe MSC-448 was successfully synthesized in a single-ensemble form via cation exchange using ZnTe MSC-389 as a template, providing a new route for the synthesis of CdTe MSCs.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Weijun Zhu, Zhuohan Lin, Xue Zhang, Wei Wang, Yan Li
Summary: Magic-size clusters (MSCs) are molecular materials that provide important insights into the nanocrystal formation process. The synthesis of alloyed MSCs, such as ZnxCd13-xSe13, is challenging due to their tiny size and difficult doping control. In this study, the authors successfully synthesized alloy ZnxCd13-xSe13 MSCs with a unique absorption peak at 352 nm through cation exchange in a diamine solution. The use of diamines was found to be crucial for the formation of stable ZnxCd13-xSe13 MSCs. Lower reaction temperature and higher concentration of diamine favored the formation of ZnxCd13-xSe13 MSCs.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abu Talha Aqueel Ahmed, Sankar Sekar, Shubhangi S. Khadtare, Nurul Taufiqu Rochman, Bathula Chinna, Abu Saad Ansari
Summary: In this study, MnCo2S4 nanosheet catalyst was successfully synthesized and found to exhibit superior performance in hydrogen evolution. Compared to MnCo2S4, MnCo2S4 showed low overpotentials, moderate Tafel slope, and excellent sustainability. The outstanding performance can be attributed to the increased number of electrochemically active sites and enhanced electronic conductivity on the catalyst surface.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Victor V. Maltsev, Elena A. Volkova, Elizaveta V. Koporulina, Diana D. Mitina, Vladimir L. Kosorukov, Anna I. Jiliaeva, Daniil A. Naprasnikov, Konstantin N. Gorbachenya, Viktor E. Kisel
Summary: The phase relationships, crystal properties and luminescence kinetics of two complex systems were studied, including unit cell parameters, segregation coefficients of impurities, and lifetimes of energy levels.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoman Zhang, Wangwang Xu, W. J. Meng, Andrew C. Meng
Summary: This study successfully grew high-quality single crystal AlScN nanowires through ultra-high vacuum reactive sputtering technique and characterized their structure and properties. The nanowires exhibit significantly reduced mosaic spread and predominantly single ferroelectric domains, as well as a high piezoelectric constant.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tom E. de Vries, Elias Vlieg, Rene de Gelder
Summary: Networks are important for describing relationships between people, roads between cities, reactions between chemicals, and other interactions. Bipartiteness, dividing the network into two groups, can facilitate the study of the network's structure. We have developed an algorithm that can find a near-optimal bipartisation within a reasonable time frame and used it to uncover the hidden structure of the CSD cocrystal network.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chuchu Han, Jing Yang, Xin Zhang, Aisen Li, Jiang Peng
Summary: An elastic crystal based on a photo-reactive acylhydrazone derivative is reported, which exhibits reversible bending behavior under UV irradiation and heating. The crystal undergoes reversible E<->Z isomerization under light and heating conditions. The crystal demonstrates excellent elastic properties and the bending can be controlled to control the output direction of red light.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lingfeng Zhang, Yu Wang, Yefeng Wang, Shuai Liu, Na Zhang, Mingmin Yang, Haixia Ma, Zhaoqi Guo
Summary: This study designs and synthesizes a series of high-energy salts compounds without heavy metal ions and azide groups. The molecular structures and stability of the compounds are confirmed through single-crystal X-ray diffraction and intermolecular interaction analysis. Furthermore, the thermal stability, energetic properties, and electrical initiation properties of the compounds are investigated, suggesting their potential as primary explosives.
