Article
Chemistry, Applied
Vladislav M. Korshunov, Daria A. Metlina, Victor O. Kompanets, Alexey A. Melnikov, Ricardo O. Freire, Gustavo S. Silva, Sergey Chekalin, Ilya Taydakov
Summary: A series of /3-diketonate Eu3+ complexes with minor variations in the chemical structure of the diketone ligand were systematically studied. Their photophysical properties were investigated using UV-Vis absorption and femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy. It was found that changing the fluorinated chain length of the /3-diketone ligand and the ancillary ligands significantly affects the relaxation processes and electronic energy transfer pathways in the coordination compound.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sangmi S. Park, Michelle Mai, Magdalena Ploszaj, Huchong Cai, Lucas McGarvey, Christian Mueller, Itsaso Garcia-Arcos, Patrick Geraghty
Summary: Type 1 diabetes is associated with an increased prevalence of pulmonary disease and can worsen the progression of lung damage in individuals with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. This study found that T1D mice exhibited restrictive lung function patterns and increased expression of pro-fibrotic markers, while T1D in AAT-deficient mice led to collagen accumulation and enlarged alveolar spaces. AAT pretreatment was shown to reduce fibrotic marker expression in lung fibroblasts. Overall, this research highlights the importance of considering the interaction between T1D and AAT deficiency in the development of lung complications.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Lixiong Dai, Junhui Zhang, Carlos Tinlong Wong, Wesley Ting Kwok Chan, Xiaoxi Ling, Carolyn J. Anderson, Ga-Lai Law
Summary: A series of water-soluble chiral cyclen-based chelators with chemical handles have been synthesized for selective targeting. These chelators exhibit versatility in optical studies, relaxivity measurements, and competitive titrations. They show efficient complexation with various radiometal ions, promising for the development of specific radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents for molecular MRI.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Anna Annunziata, Maurizia Lanza, Antonietta Coppola, Paolo Andreozzi, Sara Spinelli, Giuseppe Fiorentino
Summary: This article describes the experience of using home care intravenous augmentation therapy to manage human alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency during the emergency of the SARS-CoV2 infection outbreak. The focus is on evaluating the safety of home treatment and the quality of life of patients enrolled in the program.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
You-Yu Wang, Li Song, Shi-Yue Tang, Ze-Qi Dai, Jia-Yu Guo, Hang-Yan Shen, Wen Xiang Chai
Summary: A new fluorescent amine probe has been designed and synthesized, which shows strong red emission and can be used for the development of a highly sensitive sensor for aniline and methylamine.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Dermatology
Alessandro N. Franciosi, James Ralph, Naoimh J. O'Farrell, Colm Buckley, Christian Gulmann, Marina O'Kane, Tomas P. Carroll, Noel G. McElvaney
Summary: The typical features and investigation of AATD-associated panniculitis need further clarification. Dapsone is the most cost-effective therapeutic option, while intravenous AAT augmentation therapy is the most efficacious.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Leonard Riley, Aryaman Sriram, Mark Brantly, Jorge Lascano
Summary: This retrospective cohort study aimed to investigate the testing frequency and disparities for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. The results showed that testing for AAT deficiency continues to have a low uptake in the clinical setting, although it is slowly improving. Individuals of White race and those with concomitant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and liver disease are more likely to be tested.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Optics
Anastasiia Kharcheva, Zinaida A. Charyshnikova, Nataliya E. Borisova, Tsagana B. Sumyanova, Oleg K. Farat, Dmitriy A. Kharitonov, Svetlana Patsaeva
Summary: The luminescence characteristics of a new water-soluble europium complex were studied, revealing the existence of different species of the complex in different pH environments. This finding has significant implications for the development of a multimodal pH sensor for aqueous environments.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Noor Ahmad Shaik, Najla Bint Saud Al-Saud, Thamer Abdulhamid Aljuhani, Kaiser Jamil, Huda Alnuman, Deema Aljeaid, Nasreen Sultana, Ashraf AbdulRahman El-Harouni, Zuhier Ahmed Awan, Ramu Elango, Babajan Banaganapalli
Summary: This study investigates the impact of SERPINA1 missense variants on the structural and functional characteristics of A1AT protein in Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. The results suggest that these variants alter the structure, stability, and function of A1AT protein, and negatively affect its binding with NE ligand molecule.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tomoaki Tanase, Kanako Nakamae, Yume Okawa, Mami Hamada, Arimasa Matsumoto, Takayuki Nakajima, Takuya Nakashima, Tsuyoshi Kawai
Summary: A P-stereogenic linear tetraphosphine tetraoxide was synthesized to prepare lanthanide(III) complexes with P-chiral multidentate phosphine oxides. The photophysical properties of the complexes revealed significant chiral induction from the P-chiral centers through intramolecular pi-pi stacking constraint.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xiao Meng, Bo Song, Jinhua Zou, Zhiyuan Dong, Jingli Yuan
Summary: In this study, an organic dye-conjugated beta-diketonate-Eu3+ complex was developed as a luminescent probe for detecting and discriminating biothiols. The complex emits long-lived red emission upon reaction with biothiols and also generates different luminescent derivatives. This probe allows for quantitative detection and discrimination of GSH and Cys/Hcy.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniella A. Spittle, Alison Mansfield, Anita Pye, Alice M. Turner, Michael Newnham
Summary: The progression of lung disease in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) varies and presents differently. Blood biomarkers are a convenient and repeatable method of monitoring diseases. In this study, we compared the levels of seven serum biomarkers between AATD patients with and without COPD. We found that CRP and CCL18 were significantly higher in AATD COPD patients. CC16 was found to be predictive of emphysema progression in AATD COPD.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Lena Ostermann, Regina Maus, Jennifer Stolper, Lisanne Schutte, Konstantina Katsarou, Srinu Tumpara, Andreas Pich, Christian Mueller, Sabina Janciauskiene, Tobias Welte, Ulrich A. Maus
Summary: The study found that in AAT-deficient mice, NE can degrade lung SP-A and SP-D, affecting lung protective immunity. Treatment with human AAT or the NE-specific inhibitor Sivelestat can protect collectins from degradation and reduce bacterial loads in S. pneumoniae-infected AAT-KO mice.
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Annalisa Bianchera, Viviana Vilardo, Roberta Giaccari, Annalisa Michielon, Gianluca Bazzoli, Francesca Buttini, Marina Aiello, Alfredo Chetta, Stefano Bruno, Ruggero Bettini
Summary: Two nebulizers, a jet and a mesh vibrating system, were compared in terms of performance and effectiveness for delivering alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) to the lungs. The mesh nebulizer demonstrated higher efficiency in drug delivery, with preserved protein activity and conformation. Nebulization of AAT is a suitable administration strategy for AATD patients, either as a support therapy or for preventive purposes.
DRUG DELIVERY AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Christoph Grander, Benedikt Schaefer, Julian Schwaerzler, Felix Grabherr, Dennis M. de Graaf, Barbara Enrich, Georg Oberhuber, Lisa Mayr, Moris Sangineto, Nikolai Jaschke, Timon E. Adolph, Maria Effenberger, Alexander R. Moschen, Charles A. Dinarello, Heinz Zoller, Herbert Tilg
Summary: ALD is a global healthcare issue with limited treatment options. AAT has shown potent anti-inflammatory activities and low serum concentrations are associated with increased risk of death/liver transplantation in cirrhotic ALD patients. Experimental models in mice suggest that AAT may be a potential therapeutic option for ALD, especially for alcoholic hepatitis.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shiny Maity, Brad D. D. Price, C. Blake Wilson, Arnab Mukherjee, Matthieu Starck, David Parker, Maxwell Z. Z. Wilson, Janet E. E. Lovett, Songi Han, Mark S. S. Sherwin
Summary: We propose a time-resolved Gd-Gd electron paramagnetic resonance (TiGGER) technique at 240 GHz to monitor inter-residue distances in proteins' mechanical cycles in solution state. TiGGER utilizes Gd-sTPATCN spin labels with favorable properties, including spin-7/2 EPR-active center, short linker, narrow intrinsic linewidth, and minimal anisotropy at high fields. By applying TiGGER, we observed that the C-terminus and N-terminus of AsLOV2 separate within 1 s upon light activation and relax back to equilibrium with a time constant of approximately 60 s. TiGGER also revealed that the light-induced long-range mechanical motion is decelerated in the Q513A variant of AsLOV2, which is correlated with the slowed relaxation of the optically excited chromophore as reported in recent literature. TiGGER has the potential to complement existing methods for studying triggered functional dynamics in proteins.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Monica Di Fiore, Marta Kuc-Czarnecka, Samuele Lo Piano, Arnald Puy, Andrea Saltelli
Summary: This work explores the multiverse of quantification, where visible and invisible numbers play a significant role in all aspects of life. It reviews the contributions of various authors who discuss the impact of quantification in society, aiming to capture diverse perspectives. Scholars from different fields express concerns or identify critical areas in our relationship with new technologies of numericization. By considering the specificities of different quantification approaches, the research aims to increase communication among disciplinary communities and with society, in order to promote democratic agency and self-defense.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Oliver G. Willis, Francesco Zinna, Lorenzo Di Bari
Summary: In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) due to its popularity as a spectroscopic technique and improved accessibility to instruments. New efficient CPL emitters have been developed and various applications have been proposed. Although most examples of CPL are in the visible range, there are limited cases of near infrared (NIR) CPL active complexes. NIR-CPL compounds have potential applications in the telecommunication industry, electronic devices, and bioassays. This review provides an overview of recent developments in NIR-CPL measurements and discusses the chiroptical properties of metal complexes that achieve this capability.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gianluigi Albano, Andrea Taddeucci, Gennaro Pescitelli, Lorenzo Di Bari
Summary: This review provides an overview of electronic circular dichroism imaging (ECDi), circularly polarized luminescence imaging (CPLi), and vibrational circular dichroism imaging (VCDi) and their applications in thin films, with a focus on chiral organic dye case studies. These instrumental techniques are valuable for mapping and understanding the supramolecular structures in thin films of chiral organic materials.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Medicinal
Gennaro Pescitelli, Lorenzo Di Bari, Jerome Lacour, Reiko Oda, Nina Berova, Oliver Trapp, Simona Collina
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Gianluigi Albano, Laura Antonella Aronica, Gennaro Pescitelli, Lorenzo Di Bari
Summary: In this study, we synthesized a series of structurally related chiral oligothiophenes with a 1,4-diketo-3,6-diarylpyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole (DPP) unit as the central core. These oligothiophenes were functionalized with the same (S)-3,7-dimethyl-1-octyl chains on the nitrogen atoms of lactam moieties, differing only in the number of lateral thiophene units. We evaluated the aggregation modes of these chiral systems through UV-Vis absorption and ECD spectroscopies in solution aggregation conditions and as thin films, highlighting the impact of pi-conjugation length on their chiroptical properties. The study also revealed that the number of thiophene units attached to the DPP core affects both the propensity to aggregation and the helicity of aggregates.
Article
Optics
Huishan Li, David Parker, Jing-Xiang Zhang, Hongguang Li
Summary: The analysis of variations in emission lifetime and spectral signature in a series of structurally related cationic Eu(III) triamide complexes has revealed the changes in probe speciation due to probe environment. These cationic complexes show an inherent tendency to localize in cellular nucleoli or lysosomes, providing valuable insights for the design and evaluation of targeted probes. Each of the three complexes studied has a coordinated water molecule in aqueous media, which is absent in organic solvents or displaced by protein binding. The observed complex in cells is likely a protein-bound Eu complex.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gianluigi Albano, Francesco Zinna, Andrea Taddeucci, Maria Annunziata M. Capozzi, Gennaro Pescitelli, Angela Punzi, Lorenzo Di Bari, Gianluca M. Farinola
Summary: We have investigated the effect of achiral substituents on the chiral supramolecular architectures of diketopyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-1,2,3-1H-triazole (DPP) dyes. By decorating the same chiral DPP motif with different substituent groups, we observed significant differences in optical, chiroptical, electrochemical and thermal properties among the three dyes. Our findings provide valuable insights for the development of chiral organic opto-electronics and other innovative technological applications.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Maurizio Mastropasqua Talamo, Thomas Cauchy, Flavia Pop, Francesco Zinna, Lorenzo Di Bari, Narcis Avarvari
Summary: In this work, the aggregation-enhanced emission (AEE) and circularly polarised light (CPL) emission of achiral and chiral DPPs appended with tetraarylethylene units have been studied. It was found that some chiral DPPs exhibited excellent emissive properties in the solid state by suppressing aggregation-caused quenching, while achiral DPPs showed classical ACQ behavior. Furthermore, the chiroptical properties of DPPs can be enhanced by introducing N-sec-phenethyl groups.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marcus J. Giansiracusa, Michele Vonci, Yasmin L. Whyatt, Carys Williams, Kevin Mason, David Parker, Eric J. L. McInnes, Nicholas F. Chilton
Summary: EPR spectroscopy is used to show that a t-butyl-pyridyl-functionalised Er-III DOTA derivative coordinates water, while its methylphosphinate analogue does not.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Oliver G. Willis, Andrea Pucci, Enrico Cavalli, Francesco Zinna, Lorenzo Di Bari
Summary: Efficient near-infrared circularly polarised luminescence (CPL) between 1400 and 1600 nm has been successfully measured for four enantiomer pairs of homo- and heteroleptic complexes. Using inexpensive optics and a commercial fluorimeter, discrimination of left and right circularly polarised components was achieved, resulting in remarkably high dissymmetry values in emission (g(lum)). Of particular note, the homoleptic complex CsEr(hfbc)(4) and [TMG-H+](3)Er(BINOLate)(3) exhibited maximal |g(lum)| values of 0.83 (at 1510 nm) and 0.29 (at 1545 nm) respectively, with the former complex having the strongest CPL within the NIR to date.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Davide F. De Rosa, Matthieu Starck, David Parker, Robert Pal
Summary: This article investigates the factors affecting the circularly polarised luminescence (CPL) emission profiles of europium(III)-based CPL emitters. It highlights the importance of solvent polarity, ligand field changes, and the nature of coordinating donor atoms in these complexes. The research shows that these complexes can accurately probe local polarity.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alessio Gabbani, Andrea Taddeucci, Marco Bertuolo, Francesco Pineider, Laura Antonella Aronica, Lorenzo Di Bari, Gennaro Pescitelli, Francesco Zinna
Summary: Magnetic circular dichroism can elucidate the molecular interactions and structural parameters of organic chiral materials, making it a valuable tool for studying supramolecular order and structure-property relationships.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Oliver G. Willis, Filippo Petri, Davide F. De Rosa, Alessandro Mandoli, Robert Pal, Francesco Zinna, Lorenzo Di Bari
Summary: In this study, chiral lanthanide complexes with extended pi conjugation were synthesized for efficient circularly polarized luminescence via two-photon excitation. The conjugated backbone was extended through the pyridine 4-position with a phenylacetylene unit, increasing the two-photon absorption cross section. This work represents a significant advancement in the development of chiral systems with enhanced nonlinear optical properties, and has potential applications in imaging, sensing, and photodynamic therapy.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mario R. Rapp, Paul Ziemann, Francesco Zinna, Lorenzo Di Bari, Holger F. Bettinger
Summary: This study utilizes preliminary computations to identify high oscillator strengths and circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) brightness for two tethered structures. The optical transitions and charge transfer properties of these structures are investigated, and a computational approach for identifying suitable materials is proposed. The agreement between computed and experimental results shows the effectiveness of this method.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Vaibhav Bedi, Dipendu Mandal, Zahid Hussain, Shi-Ming Chen, Yile Wu, Zheng-Wang Qu, Stefan Grimme, Douglas W. Stephan
Summary: The reaction of (tBuO(2)CN)(2) with 9-BBN leads to the formation of a bicyclic heterocyclic compound, while its reactions with BF3 or [Et3Si][B(C6F5)(4)] result in the isolation of different compounds. Computational studies reveal that the steric and electronic properties of the Lewis acid are important in the formation of one of the compounds.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chisa Itoh, Haruka Yoshino, Taku Kitayama, Wataru Kosaka, Hitoshi Miyasaka
Summary: A new synthetic route for constructing functional paddlewheel diruthenium(II,II) complexes was developed, utilizing Schiff base condensation reactions. The attached Schiff base groups significantly affected the electronic states of the resulting complexes, as revealed by cyclic voltammetry and DFT calculations.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Danrui Ni, Haozhe Wang, Xianghan Xu, Weiwei Xie, Robert J. Cava
Summary: A layered rhombohedral polymorph of indium(iii) triiodide is synthesized at high pressure and temperature. It has an orange color, which is different from ambient pressure InI3, which has a monoclinic molecular structure and a light-yellow color.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Juan Carlos Perez-Sanchez, Raquel P. Herrera, M. Concepcion Gimeno
Summary: Gold(II) complexes have been less utilized in catalysis compared to their gold(I) and gold(III) counterparts. However, gold(II) complexes offer potential in homo-coupling and cross-coupling reactions, as they are more easily accessible through simplified oxidation and reduction processes. Gold(II) exhibits characteristics of both soft acid gold(I) and hard acid gold(III). This review explores the unique reactivity and potential applications of gold(II) species, highlighting their significance in catalytic transformations.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nighat Yousuf, Yanping Ma, Qaiser Mahmood, Wenjuan Zhang, Yizhou Wang, Hassan Saeed, Wen-Hua Sun
Summary: In this study, a series of structurally rigid cyclooctyl-fused iminopyridine iron complexes were synthesized and used with methylaluminoxane for isoprene polymerization. The extent of steric hindrance of the ligand framework was found to significantly affect catalytic performance, with less hindrance leading to better activity and stability.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chenghao Song, Huiwei Du, Menglei Xu, Jie Yang, Xinyu Zhang, Jungan Wang, Yuanfang Zhang, Chengjun Gu, Rui Li, Tao Hong, Jingji Zhang, Jiangying Wang, Yongchun Ye
Summary: This study improves the performance of perovskite solar cells by using a dual-hole transport layer strategy. This strategy enhances the charge transfer efficiency of the transport layer, reduces charge recombination, and improves the quality of the perovskite film layer. Ultimately, the stability of the device is enhanced.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mahender Singh, Aakash Yadav, Ranjit Singh, Chullikkattil P. Pradeep
Summary: A new aryl selenonium polyoxometalate hybrid was developed and compared with an aryl sulfonium polyoxometalate hybrid in terms of their photocatalytic properties. It was found that the aryl selenonium hybrid exhibited better catalytic performance, which could be attributed to the larger atomic radii of selenium stabilizing the photogenerated electron-hole pair more efficiently. Additionally, the generation of elemental selenium through cleavage of C-Se bonds during catalysis was observed.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yuhan Xie, Boyu Dong, Xuemin Wang, Siyuan Wang, Jinxi Chen, Yongbing Lou
Summary: This study successfully fabricated visible-light-responsive three-dimensional core-shell CoSe2/ZnIn2S4 heterostructures and achieved attractive activity in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. The presence of CoSe2 improved light absorption and accelerated charge transfer kinetics. The strong interaction between CoSe2 and ZnIn2S4 reduced charge recombination, further enhancing photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Andre L. de O. Batista, Joao Marcos T. Palheta, Mauricio J. Piotrowski, Celso R. C. Rego, Diego Guedes-Sobrinho, Alexandre C. Dias
Summary: This study presents a simulation protocol that provides a solid foundation for exploring two-dimensional materials. Using the TiBr2 2H monolayer as an example, the study reveals its promising properties for optoelectronic and valleytronic applications, including its stability, spin-orbit coupling effects, and optical helicity selection rule.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jiang Jiang, Zi-Wei Li, Zhi-Zhuan Zhang, Bin Tan, Zhao-Feng Wu, Xiao-Ying Huang
Summary: In this work, two metal organic frameworks (MOFs) containing {Cu2I2} clusters, Eu-CuI-INA and Sr-K-CuI-INA, were synthesized and characterized. Both materials have a three-dimensional structure with {Cu2I2} clusters coordinated by INA(-) ligands and Eu3+ or Sr2+ ions. The Sr-K-CuI-INA material exhibited sensitive fluorescence sensing behaviors towards cysteine and nitro-bearing molecules, showing potential applications in bio and explosive molecule sensing. This work provides a good reference for designing fluorescent MOF probes containing CuI molecules.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhiya Lin, Jiasheng Wu, Qianwen Ye, Yulong Chen, Hai Jia, Xiaohui Huang, Shaoming Ying
Summary: Na-ion batteries (NIBs) have attracted great interest as a potential technology for grid-scale energy storage due to the wide distribution, low cost, and environmental friendliness of sodium resources. However, their implementation is hindered by low rate capability and cycling stability caused by the large ionic size of Na+. In this study, a three-dimensional nanoarchitectured coral-like CoSe2@N-doped carbon (CL-CoSe2@NC) was synthesized, and it exhibited improved sodium storage properties with better electrode kinetics and a stable SEI film.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ya-Qiong Zhang, Yu Zhang, Guoping Zeng, Rong-Zhen Liao, Man Li
Summary: The mechanism and selectivity of CO2 reduction under visible light were investigated using density functional calculations. The results showed that a tetradentate PNNP-type Iridium(III) complex exhibited high activity and selectivity in the reaction.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sanyukta Ghosh, Shubhanth Jain, Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Gerda Rogl, Peter Rogl, Ernst Bauer, B. S. Murty, A. Govindaraj, Ramesh Chandra Mallik
Summary: In this study, reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was uniformly dispersed in the In0.5Co4Sb12 bulk material by ultrasonication, which effectively reduced the lattice thermal conductivity and improved the thermoelectric efficiency.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mika Takeuchi, Yutaka Amao
Summary: This study developed an effective visible-light driven system for fumaric acid production using renewable resources such as biomass derivatives, providing an alternative to the current petroleum-based synthesis methods.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Juan Jian, Meiting Wang, Zhuo Wang, Jingwen Meng, Yuqin Yang, Limin Chang
Summary: Developing low-cost and self-supported bifunctional catalysts is crucial for highly efficient water splitting devices. In this study, nano-NiFe2O4 was directly grown onto iron foil surface and Sn4+ was introduced into the NiFe2O4. The resulting Sn-NiFe2O4/IF showed low overpotentials and high current densities during oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), making it a promising catalyst for large-scale hydrogen production.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
