Themed collection HOT articles in Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers for 2014

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Communication

Magneto-chiral dichroism in chiral mixed (phthalocyaninato)(porphyrinato) rare earth triple-decker SMMs

Significant magneto-chiral cross effect revealed for chiral mixed (phthalocyaninato)(porphyrinato) dysprosium triple-decker SMMs suggests the great potential of sandwich-type tetrapyrrole rare earth systems in magneto-chiral dichroism.

Graphical abstract: Magneto-chiral dichroism in chiral mixed (phthalocyaninato)(porphyrinato) rare earth triple-decker SMMs
Communication

Modulating the copper–sulfur interaction in type 1 blue copper azurin by replacing Cys112 with nonproteinogenic homocysteine

Replacement of conserved Cys112 in azurin with a nonproteinogenic amino acid homocysteine affords a type-1 copper site with decreased Cu–SCys covalency.

Graphical abstract: Modulating the copper–sulfur interaction in type 1 blue copper azurin by replacing Cys112 with nonproteinogenic homocysteine
Communication

Perfect encapsulation of a guanidinium ion in a helical trinickel(II) metallocryptand for efficient regulation of the helix inversion rate

The helix inversion rate of a helical metallocryptand was efficiently controlled by perfect encapsulation of a guanidinium ion in the cavity.

Graphical abstract: Perfect encapsulation of a guanidinium ion in a helical trinickel(ii) metallocryptand for efficient regulation of the helix inversion rate
Open Access Communication

Influence of an anti-metastatic ruthenium(III) prodrug on extracellular protein–protein interactions: studies by bio-layer interferometry

In the first application of bio-layer interferometry in medicinal inorganic chemistry, Fe(III)–transferrin (Tf) binds strongly to Tf receptor 1 (TfR1), but a Tf adduct of the anti-metastatic prodrug, NAMI-A does not bind specifically to TfR1.

Graphical abstract: Influence of an anti-metastatic ruthenium(iii) prodrug on extracellular protein–protein interactions: studies by bio-layer interferometry
Paper

In search of structure–function relationships in transition-metal based rectifiers

Using the paramagnetic moment of transition metal ions to tune the transparency of molecule–electrode heterojunctions holds the key to controlling current rectification.

Graphical abstract: In search of structure–function relationships in transition-metal based rectifiers
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2,2′-Bis(3-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone)/CMK-3 nanocomposite as cathode material for lithium-ion batteries

The H2bhnq/CMK-3 nanocomposite, which was synthesized by a simple impregnation method, exhibits a high electrochemical performance as the cathode of lithium-ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: 2,2′-Bis(3-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone)/CMK-3 nanocomposite as cathode material for lithium-ion batteries
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Room-temperature ABX3-typed molecular ferroelectric: [C5H9–NH3][CdCl3]

A hybrid organic–inorganic perovskite-type compound [C5H9–NH3][CdCl3] was constructed through the deliberate selection of organic cations, and found to exhibit ferroelectricity.

Graphical abstract: Room-temperature ABX3-typed molecular ferroelectric: [C5H9–NH3][CdCl3]
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Pt/Ru/C nanocomposites for methanol electrooxidation: how Ru nanocrystals’ surface structure affects catalytic performance of deposited Pt particles

The surface structure of supporting materials has great effect on the catalytic performance of supported catalysts.

Graphical abstract: Pt/Ru/C nanocomposites for methanol electrooxidation: how Ru nanocrystals’ surface structure affects catalytic performance of deposited Pt particles
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Sandwich-like carbon-anchored ultrathin TiO2 nanosheets realizing ultrafast lithium storage

This work develops an in situ carbonization of organic octylamine for fabricating sandwich-like carbon-anchored ultrathin TiO2 nanosheets, which exhibit superior lithium-battery performance.

Graphical abstract: Sandwich-like carbon-anchored ultrathin TiO2 nanosheets realizing ultrafast lithium storage
Research Article

Zirconium trisulfide ultrathin nanosheets as efficient catalysts for water oxidation in both alkaline and neutral solutions

Zirconium trisulfide ultrathin nanosheets were fabricated, achieving efficient water oxidation activity in both alkaline and neutral solutions.

Graphical abstract: Zirconium trisulfide ultrathin nanosheets as efficient catalysts for water oxidation in both alkaline and neutral solutions
Research Article

Molecular recognition of Ca2+ cations by internal and external receptors/interfaces in a spherical porous molybdenum-oxide capsule: unusual coordination scenarios

The molybdenum-oxide capsule [{(MoVI)MoVI5O21(H2O)6}12{MoV2O4(SO4)}30]72− binds an unprecedented number of Ca2+ cations by its internal/external receptors via direct coordination and/or hydrogen bonds.

Graphical abstract: Molecular recognition of Ca2+ cations by internal and external receptors/interfaces in a spherical porous molybdenum-oxide capsule: unusual coordination scenarios
Research Article

Enhancement of photovoltaic efficiency by insertion of a polyoxometalate layer at the anode of an organic solar cell

Thick layers of the Wells–Dawson K6[P2W18O62] highly ordered were obtained and integrated at the anodic interface of organic solar cells to reach high power conversion efficiency.

Graphical abstract: Enhancement of photovoltaic efficiency by insertion of a polyoxometalate layer at the anode of an organic solar cell
Research Article

A biomimetic photoelectrochemical device from a molecular heterometallic sodium–manganese water splitting catalyst

A new nanoparticulate heterometallic NaMn2Ox derived from a molecular [Na2Mn4] precursor was stabilized within a PEDOT : PSS/Nafion membrane for water splitting.

Graphical abstract: A biomimetic photoelectrochemical device from a molecular heterometallic sodium–manganese water splitting catalyst
Research Article

Fabrication of Fe/Fe3C@porous carbon sheets from biomass and their application for simultaneous reduction and adsorption of uranium(VI) from solution

Carbon-encapsulated Fe/Fe3C nanoparticles embedded in porous carbon sheets (Fe/Fe3C@PCS) were fabricated by a one step carbothermic reduction, using natural abundant biomass derivatives.

Graphical abstract: Fabrication of Fe/Fe3C@porous carbon sheets from biomass and their application for simultaneous reduction and adsorption of uranium(vi) from solution
Research Article

Intramolecular oxidative cyclization of alkenes by rhodium/cobalt porphyrins in water

Heterocycle construction strategy: intramolecular oxidative cyclization of alkenes was realized by rhodium(III)/cobalt(III) porphyrins in water.

Graphical abstract: Intramolecular oxidative cyclization of alkenes by rhodium/cobalt porphyrins in water
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Read some of the best research published by Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers in 2014. These articles are recommended by ICF referees as being of significant novelty and interest.

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