Article
Microbiology
Thais P. Mello, Ana Carolina Aor, Iuri C. Barcellos, Matheus M. Pereira, Malachy McCann, Michael Devereux, Marta H. Branquinha, Andre L. S. Santos
Summary: This study tested the effects of 16 metal-based compounds on human pathogens belonging to the Scedosporium/Lomentospora genera. All 16 compounds interfered with the viability of these fungal pathogens to different degrees. A manganese-containing compound showed the best activity against the fungal species and had the least toxicity to human lung cells. Additionally, it reduced the formation of biofilms by these fungi.
FUTURE MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dalia I. Saleh, Samy F. Mahmoud, Safaa Eldin H. Etaiw
Summary: Nanosized supramolecular coordination polymers SCP1 and SCP2 were synthesized using self-assembly method. The structures of SCP1 and SCP2 were determined using X-ray diffraction and density functional theory, showing good antioxidant and antimicrobial activity, making them potential drug candidates for treating bacterial and fungal infections.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jessica L. Barilone, Jiri Tuma, Solene Brochard, Katerina Babkova, Martin Krupicka
Summary: In this work, a series of copper complexes were synthesized and characterized. The changes in UV-vis spectrum under mechanical pulling were investigated using UV-vis spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations. The results suggest the potential of copper complexes as mechanophores for mechanochromic indicators.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Bertold Rasche, Laura C. Straub, Matthias Adlung, Claudia Wickleder, Mathias S. Wickleder
Summary: In this work, a variety of divalent europium complexes containing bidentate 1,10-phenanthroline ligands were systematically investigated. Different structures of complexes were formed depending on the Eu/Phen ratio. These complexes showed remarkable optical properties based on a partial electron transfer from the EuII center to the Phen ligand. Electrochemistry studies further described the intermediate valence of the Eu center.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Valentyna D. Slyusarchuk, Chris S. Hawes
Summary: The first examination of Fecht's acid as a non-aromatic terephthalic acid isostere revealed the potential for greater steric bulk and control of interpenetration in MOFs. The structures of two new MOFs showed promising results in terms of pore chemistry and thermal stability, suggesting the use of non-aromatic backbones as a means to disfavor deleterious inter-framework contacts.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Kazuhito Yamagata, Kazuki Ouchi, Kazuki Marumo, Yuiko Tasaki-Handa, Tomoko Haraga, Shingo Saito
Summary: We discovered a Np(V)O2+ complex that exhibits unprecedented kinetic inertness in aqueous solution, with a reaction rate one million times slower than the widely accepted neptunyl complexes. By using polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE), we found an inert NpO2+ complex with a fluorescent 1,10-phenanthroline-2,9-dicarboxylate derivative through kinetic selection from a small chemical library. The autoreduction from Np(VI)O22+ to Np(V)O2+ through complexation was observed. The remarkably low spontaneous dissociation rate constant of 8 x 10-6 s-1 (with a half-life of 23 hours) was determined using PAGE. Selective detection of Np(V)O2+ was achieved in PAGE with a detection limit of 68 pmol dm-3 (17 fg). This system was successfully applied to simulate radioactive waste samples. Our findings provide insights into actinide chemistry and offer possibilities for developing a novel separation system for real radioactive material samples.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ying Wang, Lei Guan, Xin Wang
Summary: A novel manganese coordination polymer was synthesized through solvothermal reaction of MnSO4 with 2,2'-dithiodibenzoic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline in ethanol/DMF/H2O. The resulting compound consists of two chain structures linked by coordination water molecules and carboxylate groups, with L2- ligands bridging Mn ions to form a ladder-like structure. In the solid state, the compound exhibits luminescence at 598 nm and a redshift of 130 nm compared to the free H2L ligand, indicating charge transfer between ligands and metal ions. The compound also shows antiferromagnetic interactions between Mn ions.
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Crystallography
Guang Huang
Summary: C20H13CdClN2O5 is a monoclinic crystal with space group P2(1)/n (no. 14). The unit cell parameters are a = 11.4994(9) angstrom, b = 13.1171(10) angstrom, c = 13.0233(10) angstrom, and beta = 109.126(8) degrees. The volume is 1856.0(3) angstrom(3), and the molecule has a molecular weight of 4. The R-gt(F) value is 0.0341, wR(ref)(F-2) value is 0.0779, and the temperature of the experiment is 293 K.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR KRISTALLOGRAPHIE-NEW CRYSTAL STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu-Jie Liang, Liu Liu, Jun Yao, Min Deng, Quan-Qing Xu, Ai-Xin Zhu, Bo Huang
Summary: Two new zinc-triazole-carboxylate frameworks were synthesized using a thiophene-containing dicarboxylate and two different triazole ligands. Compound 1 is a 3D anionic porous framework based on dinuclear Zn(II) tetracarboxylate paddlewheel SBUs and dinuclear [Zn-2(tz)(2)] subunits, while compound 2 is a neutral 3D framework based on Zn-triazolate layers and dicarboxylate pillars. Both frameworks exhibit irreversible solid-state structural transformations upon solvent removal/uptake, and show CO2-induced, gate-opening adsorption isotherms at 195 K. Compound 1 selectively adsorbs cationic dyes, while compound 2 hardly adsorbs any selected dyes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Filipe J. Teixeira, Leona S. Flores, Talita S. Valverde, Livia B. L. C. Escobar, Mario Reis, Charlane Correa
Summary: The structural and magnetic properties of two one-dimensional coordination compounds based on Co(II) were investigated in the solid crystalline state. The crystal structures were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction, revealing the influence of alkyl dicarboxylates on the formation of coordination polymers. FT-IR analysis and thermal analysis provided insights into the coordination modes and thermal stability of the compounds. Supramolecular analysis highlighted the importance of non-conventional hydrogen bond patterns in the crystals. Weak antiferromagnetic interactions were observed in both complexes.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xu Yan, Wang Xuan, Liu Zhao-Wen, Wang Xiao-Yang, Gao Wen-Kang, Cui Lei
Summary: Three new cobalt naphthalene-diphosphate coordination polymers, (1,3-dppH(2))(2)[Co-4(1,4-ndpa)(1,4-ndpaH)(2)(1,4- ndpaH(2))]center dot 6H(2)O (1), (1,4-bixH(2))(0.5)[Co(1,4-ndpaH)] (2), and (1,4-bixH(2))(0.5)[Co-2(1,4-ndpaH)(1,4-ndpaH(2))(H2O)(2)] (3), were synthesized using protonated 1,3-di(4-pyridyl)propane and protonated bis(imidazol-1- ylmethyl)benzene as cationic templates. Complexes 1 and 2 have 3D open-framework structures, while complex 3 has a 2D undulating layer structure. Magnetic studies show dominant antiferromagnetic interactions in complexes 1 and 2.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Masoud Gazizadeh, Gholamreza Dehghan, Jafar Soleymani
Summary: A dual-emission ratiometric fluorescent sensor was developed for the determination of metformin concentration in biological samples. The sensor showed a good linear correlation and a low detection limit for metformin. Therefore, this sensor can be used as a sensitive and simple fluorimetric method for detecting metformin in real samples.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ruilan Liu, Yi-Hong Yu, Hong-Wei Wang, Yu-Yang Liu, Gang Li
Summary: Six isostructural three-dimensional Ln(III)-organic frameworks were fabricated using a multifunctional ligand H3MIDC, exhibiting humidity- and temperature-dependent proton conductivity. The proton conductivity systematically enhances with decreasing ionic radius, suggesting that lanthanide contraction tactics effectively regulate proton conductivity. These Ln-MOFs show promising potential for future applications due to their water and electrochemical stability.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Taoyuan Xiu, Simei Zhang, Peng Ren, Siyan Liu, Shuai Wang, Hamza Shehzad, Jingyang Wang, Meng Zhang, Guoan Ye, Caishan Jiao, Qunyan Wu, Liyong Yuan, Zhifang Chai, Weiqun Shi
Summary: In this study, four phenanthroline diamide ligands were synthesized and evaluated for the separation of U(VI) from Mo(VI) through extraction and stripping experiments under different conditions. The results showed that the solubility of the ligands and the separation effect of U(VI) over Mo(VI) increased with the growth of alkyl chain. The chemical stoichiometry of U(VI) complexes with ligands was determined as 1:1.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dmytro Vlasyuk, Renata Lyszczek, Liliana Mazur, Agnieszka Pladzyk, Zbigniew Hnatejko, Przemyslaw Wozny
Summary: A series of novel 3D coordination polymers, assembled from selected lanthanide ions and a non-explored quinoline-2,4-dicarboxylate building block, were prepared under hydrothermal conditions. The structures and properties of the metal complexes were characterized, and it was found that the synthesis temperature and the presence of water molecules played important roles in determining the structural diversity and stability of the complexes. The luminescence properties of the complexes were measured and analyzed, and their correlation with the crystal structures was established. Overall, this study provides insights into the synthesis and properties of 3D coordination polymers.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinjian Zhu, Shaopeng Qi, Yanmei Guo, Jinxi Chen, Guoning Liu, Yongbing Lou, Yixin Zhao
Summary: In this study, a high-efficiency Ni12P5/MCS composite was successfully prepared by modifying the Mn0.5Cd0.5S nanocrystals with a two-dimensional porous Ni12P5 sheet. The photo-catalytic hydrogen production rate of the composite was significantly improved, reaching 63.22 mmol g(-1) h(-1), which is about 9 times higher compared to pure Mn0.5Cd0.5S. The 2D structure and unique electronic properties of Ni12P5, as a nonnoble metal co-catalyst, not only enhanced light absorption but also effectively inhibited the recombination process of photo-generated carriers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tiantian Zhang, Yifei Cai, Yongbing Lou, Jinxi Chen
Summary: The study successfully prepared 1T-2H MoSe2/MAPbI(3) composites with excellent photocatalytic hydrogen production performance and good long-term stability. 1T-2H MoSe2 as a cocatalyst can effectively enhance electron transfer and promote the separation of photogenerated charge.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Baole Li, Ke Zhang, Shaopeng Qi, Yanmei Guo, Jinxi Chen, Yongbing Lou
Summary: This study successfully improves the cyclic stability of pseudocapacitive materials by constructing a hierarchical ZnCo2O4-ZnO/ZnCo2O4 core-shell microarchitecture composite. The material exhibits high specific capacity, ultra-high rate capability, significant pseudocapacitance contribution, and ultra-long cycle stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanmei Guo, Jinxi Chen, Yixin Zhao, Yongbing Lou
Summary: In this study, anchored Pb-free Cs3Bi2Br9@BiOBr perovskite quantum dots/A-SiO2 composites were developed, showing improved blue emission performance and good stability. These composites were successfully employed as photocatalysts for the oxidation of toluene, demonstrating high conversion rates and selectivity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lu Tan, Baozhen Yuan, Yongbing Lou, Yu Su, Jun-Jie Zhu
Summary: In this study, an oxygen vacancy-engineered bismuth molybdate (Bi2MoO6) light collector was developed as a chemical mechanism (CM) enhancing substrate, which exhibited superior surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensitivity and high reproducibility. The remarkable SERS enhancement was attributed to the synergistic effect of oxygen vacancy-promoted photoinduced charge transfer (PICT), enhanced light-harvesting ability, and molecule enrichment through cavity-like micro/nanostructures. Besides, the Bi2MoO6 substrate showed enhanced photo-catalytic activity for self-cleaning utilization. The oxygen vacancy-engineered Bi2MoO6 light collector provides new insights for rational CM-based SERS substrate design and opportunities for developing recyclable SERS substrates and extending applications of semiconductor-based SERS.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ke Zhang, Jun Jia, Lu Tan, Shaopeng Qi, Baole Li, Jinxi Chen, Jun Li, Yongbing Lou, Yuzheng Guo
Summary: In this study, V-doped pyrite NiS2 nanosheets grown on carbon cloth (VNS/CC) were developed as an efficient electrode material for supercapacitors and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The VNS/CC electrode exhibited high specific capacity, excellent cycling stability, and superior HER performance. The improved electrochemical performance can be attributed to the doping of V on the NiS2 surface/subsurface and the optimization of water molecule adsorption/dissociation energy.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ke Zhang, Jun Jia, Endong Yang, Shaopeng Qi, Haoze Tian, Jinxi Chen, Jun Li, Yongbing Lou, Yuzheng Guo
Summary: In this study, in-plane FeP@CoP heterojunctions with rich coupling interfaces and unique electronic structures were designed for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) under different pH conditions. The 3D self-supporting structure of the heterojunctions provided high mechanical stability and electrical conductivity. The FeP@CoP catalyst exhibited outstanding durability and low overpotentials for HER in acidic, alkaline, neutral, and alkaline seawater electrolytes.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wenjing Shang, Qiulin Li, Xiang Li, Ke Zhang, Binghao Wang, Yongbing Lou, Jinxi Chen
Summary: The design of an efficient OER catalyst is crucial for water splitting. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with their versatile structures and adjustable functions have emerged as promising electrocatalysts. In this study, 2D FexCo1-x-MOF1/NF with an extended ligand, BPDC, was fabricated on nickel foam using a solvothermal method. Compared to MOF2 synthesized with BDC, MOF1 exhibited excellent performance. Among MOF1, Fe0.5Co0.5-MOF1/NF showed outstanding activity with a low overpotential (217 mV) and a small Tafel slope (31.16 mV Dec(-1)) at 10 mA cm(-2), while maintaining good performance at high current densities. The catalyst also displayed remarkable durability in alkaline solution and simulated seawater. The synergetic effect between Fe and Co, as well as the increased number of active sites exposed, played a crucial role in enhancing the OER activity. This work provides an effective strategy for the rational design of inexpensive MOFs as electrocatalysts.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xiang Li, Qiulin Li, Wenjing Shang, Yongbing Lou, Jinxi Chen
Summary: Solar-driven water splitting is an advanced method to store abundant and intermittent solar energy and produce clean hydrogen. Constructing well-designed photocatalysts is a promising approach for clean hydrogen energy development. In this study, flower spherical UiO-66-(SCH3)(2)/ZnIn2S4 (UiOSC/ZIS) photocatalysts were synthesized and showed high hydrogen production activity in light-driven water splitting.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yingping Zheng, Dehua Yu, Wei Xu, Ke Zhang, Kaili Ma, Xinyu Guo, Yongbing Lou, Mulin Hu
Summary: Electrochemical water splitting is a potential technique for green hydrogen energy generation, but the use of seawater as raw material is restricted by the decrease in activity, low stability, and selectivity caused by the precipitation reaction of chloride ions. In this study, a FeCoP catalyst grown on a rGO-protected Ni Foam substrate showed high electrocatalytic performance in alkaline seawater electrolysis, with low overpotentials and long-term stability.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lu Tan, Shuzhen Yue, Yongbing Lou, Jun-Jie Zhu
Summary: In this study, a chemical mechanism-based surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrate with remarkable enhancement and sensitivity was developed using a band structure engineered W18O49/g-C3N4 heterostructure. The Raman enhancement behavior of the substrate was attributed to efficient charge transfer, energy band matching resonance, and improved photo-induced charge transfer (PICT) efficiency. Additionally, a flexible SERS substrate based on this heterostructure was constructed and successfully used for the detection of prohibited pharmaceutical residues on fish skin.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lu Tan, Yongbing Lou, Jun-Jie Zhu
Summary: Self-assembled hollow Ag octahedra on PDMS were used to fabricate SERS chips for sensitive detection and precise identification of antibiotics. These chips were successfully applied in wastewater, tap water, and milk samples, demonstrating their high sensitivity in real environments.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xuemin Wang, Ke Zhang, Yuhan Xie, Dehua Yu, Haoze Tian, Yongbing Lou
Summary: The study developed a new interface engineering strategy by electrodeposition, resulting in a heterostructure MnOxHy/CoMoP/NF with remarkable catalytic activity for both hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The study demonstrated the feasibility of fabricating a heterogeneous structure with bifunctional catalytic activity and excellent stability.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiaqi He, Xiang Li, Tiantian Zhang, Qiulin Li, Yongbing Lou, Jinxi Chen
Summary: In this study, hollow MoS2 microspheres were synthesized and supported on the surface of MAPbI(3) to construct H-MoS2/MAPbI(3) composite materials, which exhibited excellent photocatalytic hydrogen production performance. The efficient separation of photogenerated electrons and holes by H-MoS2 as a cocatalyst was the key factor for the superior performance of H-MoS2/MAPbI(3) composites.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Haoze Tian, Ke Zhang, Xiaoan Feng, Jinxi Chen, Yongbing Lou
Summary: Developing high-performance catalysts, such as the core-shell electrocatalyst CoMoO4/NiFe-LDH@NF, can greatly enhance the efficiency of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Experimental investigations showed that this catalyst had abundant active sites, fast electron transfer, and excellent long-cycle stability. The unique structure of the catalyst, with CoMoO4 nanorods as the core and NiFe-LDH as the shell, contributed to its superior catalytic performance and fast intrinsic reaction kinetics.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
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)
Article
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)
