Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pedro Leo, Gisela Orcajo, Jose A. Garcia, Ana M. Ortuno, Juan M. Cuerva, David Briones, Guillermo Calleja, Antonio Rodriguez-Dieguez, Raul Sanz, Javier Cepeda, Fernando Martinez
Summary: This work reports the synthesis and characterization of enantiomeric pair of 3D coordination polymers based on heavy alkaline-earth metal ions and cyclic aliphatic chiral linkers. These materials exhibit dense framework and intriguing photophysical properties, including intense fluorescence and long-lasting phosphorescence, as well as circularly polarized luminescence in accordance with their chiral nature.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Yiran Wang, Wen Zhang, Xianjie Zeng, Tao Deng, Jianyou Wang
Summary: Alkali metal and alkaline-earth metal elements have similar properties and their separation is crucial for applications in seawater desalination, resource recovery, and energy storage, key for sustainable development. Membrane technologies, with their eco-friendly and energy-efficient advantages, have been extensively studied in this area and attracted significant attention.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Crystallography
Pavel A. Demakov, Alena A. Vasileva, Vladimir A. Lazarenko, Alexey A. Ryadun, Vladimir P. Fedin
Summary: Four new gadolinium(III) metal-organic frameworks were synthesized, with yellow emission properties exhibited by phenathroline-containing MOFs under visible excitation, the characteristic wavelength of emission can be tuned by the coordination environment of the metal center.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ting Zhang, Jing-Jing Zheng, Shi-Chao Cheng, Jun-Wei Feng, Chun-Yan Bai
Summary: A novel mixed alkali metal and alkaline earth metal compound with a unique structure has been synthesized using the described method, showing similarities in properties and structure to the classic polyoxometalate Keggin. The compound was studied using various analysis methods, including spectroscopy and density functional calculations.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Monika Budnicka, Monika Sobiech, Joanna Kolmas, Piotr Lulinski
Summary: This review highlights the importance of detection and determination of s-block metal ions using ion-imprinted polymers. It discusses the application of these materials in environmental, food, and biomedical fields, and identifies the frontiers in the design of s-block metal ion-imprinted polymers. The review concludes with a summary and future perspectives for further development in this field.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jacob S. McMullen, Alison J. Edwards, Jamie Hicks
Summary: A series of neutral magnesium and calcium complexes with extremely bulky diamido ligands have been synthesized and characterized, some of which exhibit rare group 2 metal-aromatic interactions, such as eta(6)-coordination of benzene and 'agostic-like' C-H coordination, the latter of which is previously unseen in neutral Mg and Ca complexes.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Angel H. H. Romero, Lourdes Gotopo, Gustavo Cabrera, Hugo Cerecetto
Summary: We demonstrate a convenient strategy to characterize the metal-ligand monoligation of alkali/alkaline earth metals (AMs) in solution through the modulation of intramolecular charge-transfer (ICT) in an excited ambidentate organic fluorophore. The fluorophore as a metal-binding probe combines various coordination functionalities and an ICT mechanism, resulting in selective and quantifiable fluorescence responses for different AM cations. The relative binding affinities and the binding preferences of AM cations are established based on the location in the Periodic Table, hardness property, and ionic radius, which are supported by DFT calculations. Our strategy opens up new possibilities for recognizing weak intermolecular interactions and designing selective AM-cation probes using an ICT-based fluorophore.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peter M. Chapple, Julien Cartron, Ghanem Hamdoun, Samia Kahlal, Marie Cordier, Hassan Oulyadi, Jean-Francois Carpentier, Jean-Yves Saillard, Yann Sarazin
Summary: This study presents the first families of alkaline-earth stannylides and analyzes their properties through a combination of experimental and computational methods, revealing primarily ionic Ae-Sn bonding in these complexes. The research provides insight into the main features of these unique families of homoleptic complexes.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiao-fang Li, Er-bin Wang, Zhan Zhang, Hai-ying Tian, Yong-ming Xu, Lu Han, Hui Hao, Heng Xu, Jin-yong Song, Wen-zhao Liu, Bei-bei Gao, Xue-bin Zhao, Yu-ping Ma
Summary: The low temperature catalytic pyrolysis performances of heated tobacco sheets by alkali/alkaline earth metal were investigated. The results showed that alkali metal catalysts significantly reduced the maximum weight loss rate temperature and increased the weight loss between 100 and 300 degrees C. Alkaline earth metal catalysts had less influence on these parameters. The concentration of pyrolysis gas and aroma substances increased under the assistance of alkali metal catalysts.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Gaomin Ye, Chen Chen, Jingzhe Lin, Xinsheng Peng, Abhinav Kumar, Dong Liu, Jianqiang Liu
Summary: Alkali/alkaline earth metal MOFs are gaining attention due to their excellent biocompatibility, offering potential for broader applications in biomedicine. This review introduces their applications in drug delivery, sensing, and unique biomedical materials, while discussing the challenges and development prospects in the biomedical field.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
S. Zaenker, G. Scholz, T. Krahl, C. Prinz, F. Emmerling, E. Kemnitz
Summary: By doping lanthanides with different binding motifs into coordination polymers, the influence of different fluorine positions in the structure on the decay time of the excited states can be investigated. The CP with a metal-fluorine bond exhibits the highest lifetime of the excited states of lanthanides, enabling the simultaneous excitation of different lanthanides.
SOLID STATE SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Miao Wang, Shuai Zhang, Xiangjun Liu, Yayun Ma, Junqi Wang
Summary: A study was conducted on the influence of alkali and alkaline earth metal (AAEM) salts with two different anions (Cl- and CH3COO-) on the catalytic pyrolysis of cellulose to produce levoglucosan (LG), bio-oil, and biochar. The thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) and lab-scale fixed-bed reactor system were used to determine the thermal degradation process and pyrolysis products. The addition of AAEM salts significantly increased the yield of biochar, while decreasing the output of LG and bio-oil. This study provided important insights into the pathway of cellulose pyrolysis and the utilization of biomass.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sean S. S. Sebastian, Finn P. P. Dicke, Uwe Ruschewitz
Summary: Fluorination of organic linkers in MOFs has significant effects on both the structure of the linker and the resulting framework materials. This study presents two novel alkaline earth metal based MOFs utilizing a fluorinated derivative of the BTB-linker with unique topology, crystalline sponge behavior, and a low temperature induced phase transition.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jayeeta Bhattacharjee, Alok Sarkar, Tarun K. Panda
Summary: Biodegradable polyesters, such as PCL and PLA, are considered for various applications due to their bio-renewability, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. Ring-opening polymerization is an efficient method for preparing polyesters, and polymerization of racemic lactide can achieve excellent stereoregularity without the need for costly chiral auxiliaries. Various methods have been reviewed for the synthesis of biodegradable polyesters using alkali and alkaline earth metal complexes as catalysts.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ruslan P. Shekurov, Mikhail N. Khrizanforov, Almaz A. Zagidullin, Almaz L. Zinnatullin, Kirill V. Kholin, Kamil A. Ivshin, Tatiana P. Gerasimova, Aisylu R. Sirazieva, Olga N. Kataeva, Farit G. Vagizov, Vasili A. Miluykov
Summary: A coordination polymer using ferrocene-based ligand and samarium (III) was synthesized. The structure of the coordination polymer was studied by various analysis methods, and for the first time, Mössbauer effect study was performed. The study also revealed that the polymer has the most positive potential and confirmed the oxidized form of Fe(III) in solid state using ESR. Additionally, the size of the phosphinate group's phosphorus atom substituent was found to affect the dimension of the resulting coordination compounds.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sivasankar Kulandaivel, Chia-Her Lin, Yi-Chun Yeh
Summary: The study reported a bi-metal organic framework, MOF-919 (Fe-Cu), capable of bifunctional-enzyme mimicking activity with oxidase- and peroxidase-like activities. A simple epinephrine colorimetric biosensor was developed based on this MOF, with a broad linear range and low detection limit, demonstrating its potential application as new nanosensors.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ling- Hung, Dai-Yi Hsieh, Tsung-Hsiu Hsieh, Pei-Lin Chen, Chia-Her Lin, Sue-Lein Wang
Summary: In this study, three new trivalent titanium phosphorus oxides were synthesized using a simple strategy, each showing proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) reactivity in a solid state. These compounds exhibit different structures and behaviors, providing new insights into the pathways of solid-state PCET reactions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chen-Yen Tsai, Yi-Hsuan Chen, Szetsen Lee, Chia-Her Lin, Chu-Han Chang, Wan-Ting Dai, Wan-Ling Liu
Summary: A SiO2@MOF core-shell microsphere was synthesized for environmentally friendly applications, showing high catalytic activity in the cycloaddition reaction of epoxides. Specifically, SiO2@ZIF-67 achieved a maximum conversion of 97% and could be used for multiple reaction cycles.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vijayanath Elakkat, Eskedar Tessema, Chia-Her Lin, Xiaoping Wang, Huan-Cheng Chang, You-Ning Zheng, Yu-Cheng Huang, Zhong-Yun Gurumallappa, Zhong-Yun Zhang, Ka Long A. Chan, Hening A. S. Rahayu, Joseph S. Francisco, Norman Lu
Summary: To understand the effect of non-covalent weak interactions on molecules, we investigated different types of weak interactions in fluorinated chiral zinc complexes, including improper H-bonding, tetrel bonds, and halogen bonds. High resolution neutron diffraction studies revealed elongation and shortening of the methylene carbon-hydrogen bond due to tetrel bonds and improper H-bond interactions, respectively. We demonstrated how multiple weak interactions can cumulatively affect the C-H bond and offset its elongation through formation of an improper H-bond. Non-covalent interaction and electrostatic potential analysis investigations confirmed the nature of these interactions using density functional theory (DFT) and related calculations.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Duraisamy Senthil Raja, Chih-Chieh Cheng, Yu-Chieh Ting, Shih-Yuan Lu
Summary: This study successfully developed a highly efficient and stable non-precious metal catalyst for pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction at high current densities, which is of great importance for green hydrogen production based on water electrolysis.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Po-Hsiang Tang, Pamela Berilyn So, Zi-Jing Lin, Chia-Chun Hsieh, Lee-Jene Lai, Chia-Her Lin
Summary: This paper mainly discusses the applicability of using soft x-ray tomography technology to examine the multidimensional structure of metal-organic frameworks, such as their core-shell and hollow framework. By visually observing their corresponding images in different energy bands by different excitation energies for different elements, the researchers can effectively observe the distribution of metals in the structure and the type of hollow pores the metal-organic framework possesses. This pioneering evaluation of MOFs via SXT shows excellent performance in the structure identification of multidimensional metal-organic frameworks.
JOURNAL OF THE CHINESE CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manivannan Govindaraj, Shih-Ying Zhong, Chia-Her Lin, Jhy-Der Chen
Summary: Eight coordination polymers constructed from divalent metal salts, N,N-'-bis(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)terephthalamide (L), and various dicarboxylic acids were reported. The structural types of these compounds are subject to the metal and ligand identities, showing different 2D and 3D structures. The investigation on the photodegradation of methylene blue by using complexes 1-3 reveals that the degradation efficiency may increase with increasing surface areas.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sivasankar Kulandaivel, Chia-Her Lin, Yi-Chun Yeh
Summary: In this study, copper-based coordination polymer (Cu-CP) nanozymes were successfully synthesized to accelerate the oxidation of epinephrine (Epi) with high specificity. The Cu-CP nanozymes showed a wide linear range for Epi detection and excellent stability and recyclability. Moreover, colorimetric and fluorescence signals were used for sequential detection of the coexistence of Epi and norepinephrine (NE), making it possible to track the treatment outcomes of patients with pheochromocytoma. Experiments using artificial urine confirmed the efficacy of the proposed system.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Tarik Abdelkareem Mostafa Amer, Sathyadevi Palanisamy, Pamela Berilyn So, Priya Vijayaraghavan, Shey-Cherng Tzou, Tsai-Te Lu, Chia-Her Lin, Yun-Ming Wang
Summary: The use of MOF-based nanomaterials in bioapplications has increased due to their biocompatibility, drug degradation, tunable porosity, and intrinsic biodegradability. Bimetallic MOFs embedded with and without folic acid were synthesized and used for tissue sealing and repairing incisional wound sites in mice models. These materials displayed antibacterial properties and enhanced wound healing rates, and also showed potential for cell migration and angiogenesis.
BIOCONJUGATE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chen-Yen Tsai, Chin-Hung Liao, Mei-Ling Lin, Chia-Her Lin
Summary: The objective of this research is to create monolithic heterogeneous catalysts (cordierite@MOFs) through the application of metal-organic framework (MOF) materials onto honeycomb cordierite for CO2 cycloaddition. By employing monolithic catalysts instead of powdered catalysts, the recycling and reusability of catalysts during post-reaction treatment can be significantly improved. The cordierite@ZIF-67 catalyst, known for its high activity, stability, and easy recyclability, offers significant advantages in terms of practicality and efficiency. It not only improves the overall efficiency of the catalytic process but also contributes to the sustainability and environmental friendliness of the production process by minimizing waste and resource consumption.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Sivasankar Kulandaivel, Hsin-Tsung Chen, Chia-Her Lin, Yi-Chun Yeh
Summary: Finding materials that balance enzyme-like reactivity, stability, and affordability is crucial for future biosensing. Iron-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with peroxidase properties offer potential solutions due to their variable pore size, surface area, and Lewis acid active sites. This study demonstrates the enhanced peroxidase catalytic activity of MIL-88B(Fe) (1,4-NDC) MOF and explores the sequential application of Fe-MOF and enzyme-encapsulating ZIF-90 PVP MOF for glucose detection. It highlights the potential of nanozymes as alternatives to natural enzymes in biosensing.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Duraisamy Senthil Raja, Yu-Chieh Ting, Ting-Yu Lin, Chih-Chieh Cheng, Po-Wei Chen, Fan-Yu Yen, Shih-Yuan Lu
Summary: A new catalyst design, named pseudo-high entropy alloy (HEA), was proposed for high performance water electrolysis. The pseudo-HEAs, which are single-phase alloys of four elements with molar configurational entropy greater than 1.36R, are easier to design and prepare than traditional HEAs with five or more elements. The synthesized FeCoNiMo@C catalyst showed outstanding catalytic efficiency and stability for water electrolysis in alkaline media, achieving ultra-low overpotentials for both hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions. It also exhibited ultra-low cell voltages and high stability at industrially applicable high current density.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Venkatesan Lakshmanan, Chia-Yi Lee, Yu-Wen Tseng, Yu-Hsiang Liu, Chia-Her Lin, Jhy-Der Chen
Summary: In this study, six coordination polymers with different topological structures and adsorption properties were synthesized through hydro(solvo)thermal reactions. Two of the polymers exhibited high selectivity for the detection of pesticides and good recyclability. Moreover, the effect of surface modification on the wettability of the materials was investigated.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manivannan Govindaraj, Wei-Chun Huang, Chia-Yi Lee, Venkatesan Lakshmanan, Yu-Hsiang Liu, Pamela Berilyn So, Chia-Her Lin, Jhy-Der Chen
Summary: This study reports the synthesis and structural characterization of various Hg(II) halide complexes using single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. The ligand type and halide anion were found to play important roles in determining the structural diversity of the complexes. The luminescent properties and stability of selected complexes were also evaluated.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pamela Berilyn So, Chen-Yu Liu, Yu-Lun Lai, Cheng-Shiuan Lee, Chia-Her Lin
Summary: This work explores the capacity of metal-organic framework-polyvinyl alcohol composites in adsorbing volatile organic compounds. The experiment shows that these composites have higher adsorption capacity than commercially available adsorbents. Among them, MIL-68@PVA beads exhibit the best static adsorption capacity, while HKUST-1@PVA beads show the best adsorption capacity for low concentration toluene.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2022)
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.
