Themed collection 2024 Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers Review-type Articles
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Molecular guest-shuttling: transitioning from thread-based to threadless systems
The article highlights the synthesis of a much-needed tetraruthenium self-assembled metallabox which shows a remarkable thread-free translation motion of guest molecules inside it.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01699H
Metal-organic Frameworks Derived Micro-/Nano-materials: Precise Synthesis and Clean Energy Applications
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01732C
Recent advances in the mechanism and catalyst design in the research of aprotic, photo-assisted, and solid-state Li–CO2 batteries
This review focuses on the reaction mechanisms and cathodic catalysts for various types of LCBs, including aprotic, photo-assisted, and all-solid-state LCBs, offering insights and suggestions to advance their research and development.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01570C
Recent Progress of Advanced Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Production via Hydrazine-assisted Water Electrolysis
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01789G
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Redox-active ligand promoted multielectron reactivity at earth-abundant transition metal complexes
This review highlights the application of redox-active ligands for achieving substrate activation and reactivity through multielectron transfer at earth-abundant transition metal complexes.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01265H
Atomically precise nanocluster-catalyzed coupling reactions
This review highlights the factors that can dictate the properties of cluster-based catalysts towards coupling reactions, such as ligand effect, doping effect, support effect, and defective effect.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4974-5003
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01039F
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Recent advancements in graphitic carbon nitride based direct Z- and S-scheme heterostructures for photocatalytic H2O2 production
This review summarizes advancements in g-C3N4-based direct Z and S-scheme heterostructures for solar H2O2 synthesis, exploring advanced characterization methods to verify the charge transfer mechanism.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4914-4973
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00950A
A dual-heteroatom–lanthanide cluster-embedded polyoxotungstate for sequential fluorescence detection of Fe3+ and pyrophosphate
A dual-heteroatom–lanthanide cluster-embedded polyoxotungstate was prepared and used for sequential fluorescence detection of Fe3+ and pyrophosphate.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 5004-5013
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00991F
New advances in solid-state electrolytes: from halides to oxyhalides
This review summarizes the types, crystal structures, ion conduction mechanisms, and modification methods of halides, extends to oxyhalides, and proposes cutting-edge topics.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01306A
Doping modification of sodium superionic conductor Na3V2(PO4)3 cathodes for sodium-ion batteries: a mini-review
This mini-review summarises the recent progress of doping strategies and elucidates the corresponding element substitution mechanisms in sodium vanadium phosphate (N3VP) for obtaining high-performance cathode materials.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4552-4567
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01141D
Synthesis and electrochemical application of two-dimensional manganese-based materials
Our review comprehensively covers the recent advancements in the synthetic methods of manganese-based 2D nanomaterials, their electrochemical applications, and dives deep into the mechanisms, challenges, and future prospects.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4528-4551
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01119H
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225Ac/213Bi radionuclide generators for the separation of 213Bi towards clinical demands
Exploring the potential of 225Ac/213Bi generator systems and adsorbents to separate 213Bi for cancer treatment.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4499-4527
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00326H
Advanced aqueous zinc-ion batteries based on an anode constructed from zinc powder: a review
This review presents recent strategies and their mechanisms for the design of zinc anodes made from zinc powder.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4485-4498
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00774C
Utilizing the magnetic properties of electrodes and magnetic fields in electrocatalysis
In this review, we describe how external magnetic fields and the intrinsic magnetism of catalysts can affect electrocatalytic reactions using select literature reports.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01296H
Poisoning resistance: challenges for hydrogen storage alloys toward engineering applications
Based on the relationship between keywords, six typical hydrogen storage alloys in the field of poisoning were investigated.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01065E
Anionic vacancy engineering in the development of electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction: a review
How anions modulate the HER catalytic mechanism.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00959B
Recent studies on the reaction of [X6O19]8− (X = Nb, Ta) polyanions under acidic conditions
This review focuses on the recent studies on the reaction of [X6O19]8− (X = Nb, Ta) under acidic conditions, highlighting the synthesis and structural chemistry of mixed-addendum niobotungstates/tantalotungstates and hetero-peroxo-PONb/Ta clusters.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4141-4157
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00899E
Recent advances in SnS2-based nanomaterials as high-performance anodes for sodium ion batteries
Tin disulfide (SnS2) is a promising anode material owing to its high theoretical capacity and large interlayer spacing. In this paper, the basic properties and storage mechanism are reviewed, with emphasis on the structure design of SnS2.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4107-4140
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00688G
Rational design of local microenvironment for electrocatalytic water splitting
This summary describes the effects of wettability, local pH, interfacial water structure, and electrolyte composition on the interface reactant compositions, key intermediate adsorption, and reaction kinetics.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4080-4106
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00854E
Research progress on optimized membranes for vanadium redox flow batteries
The design of polymer electrolyte membranes with high chemical stability, high ion conductivity, low vanadium permeability and low cost is crucial for the development of vanadium redox flow batteries.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4049-4079
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00520A
State-of-the-art strategies for the synthesis of zeolite-encapsulated subnanometric metal clusters
Novel and conventional strategies for the synthesis of zeolite-encapsulated subnanometric metal clusters are reviewed. Further perspectives for the rational design of zeolite-encapsulated subnanometric metal clusters are analyzed.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3669-3706
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00703D
Prussian blue analogue-derived materials for photocatalysis
Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) have been widely studied in the field of photocatalysis. This review is focused on PBA-derived photocatalysts in terms of hydrogen evolution, water oxidation, and CO2 reduction. The challenges and prospects for PBA-derived materials for photocatalysis are presented.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3707-3730
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00612G
Luminescent iridium(III)–peptide bioconjugates for bioanalytical and biomedical applications
We describe the interactions between iridium(III) complexes and peptides and the emerging applications of iridium(III)–peptide bioconjugates in biomedical fields, summarizing and commenting on their widespread applications for bioimaging and therapy.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3400-3417
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00625A
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Surface functionalization of metal–organic framework nanoparticle for overcoming biological barrier in cancer therapy
Surface modification of MOF particle for overcoming biological barriers.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3119-3135
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00523F
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Advances in technical strategies for monitoring the reduction of platinum(IV) complexes
The reduction of Pt(IV) complexes can be monitored by various analytical techniques. These techniques hold significant promise in elucidating the mechanisms of Pt(IV) prodrug activation, aiding in the rational design of novel Pt(IV) prodrugs.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3085-3118
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00459K
Recent progress on the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction over a metal sulfide cocatalyst-mediated carbon nitride system
Modification strategy and synthesis method of a metal sulfide-mediated carbon nitride photocatalytic H2 production system.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2527-2552
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00255E
Recent progress in aluminum anodes for high-performance rechargeable aqueous Al-ion batteries
This review discusses the recent advances in the aluminum metal anodes, alloy anodes, and intercalated anodes used for rechargeable aqueous Al-ion batteries.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2246-2259
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00468J
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Porphyrin-based MOFs for photocatalysis in water: advancements in solar fuels generation and pollutants degradation
This review highlights the recent advances in the photocatalytic applications of porphyrin-based MOFs in aqueous environments for solar fuel generation and water remediation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2212-2245
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI01996A
Critical insights into the recent advancements and future prospects of zinc ion battery electrolytes in aqueous systems
In recent years, aqueous zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) have emerged as promising candidates for energy storage systems due to their inherent safety, environmental friendliness, and cost-effectiveness.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 1949-1965
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00034J
Pt(IV) anticancer prodrugs bearing an oxaliplatin scaffold: what do we know about their bioactivity?
Oxaliplatin(IV) prodrugs, classified by the role of their axial ligands, are presented with a focus on their in vitro stability and activity in in vivo models, illustrating their potential to address current Pt-based chemotherapy's main limitations.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 1639-1667
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI02602G
Recent progress on modulating luminescence thermal quenching properties of Bi3+-activated phosphors
Four design strategies for modulating the luminescence thermal quenching properties of Bi3+-activated phosphors are proposed: (1) defect engineering; (2) structural modulation; (3) lattice structure rigidity; and (4) energy transfer.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 1668-1682
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI02588H
Advancing biomedical applications of polyoxometalate-based metal–organic frameworks: from design to therapeutic potential
The review covers POMOF materials synthesis, modification, and unique properties, focusing on biomedical sensors and therapies. Finally, the review summarises the challenges and developments of POMOFs in biomedicine.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 1339-1365
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI02414H
Covalent organic framework based photocatalysts for efficient visible-light driven hydrogen peroxide production
This review comprehensively summarized and discussed the up-to-date application of COF-based photocatalysts for efficient H2O2 photosynthesis, aiming to provide constructive guidance for the fast development of this field.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 1322-1338
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI02391E
Tailoring co-catalysts on Si photocathodes for efficient photoelectrochemical CO2 reduction: recent progress and prospects of deposition methods
This review examines recent advancements in co-catalyst design and loading strategies for photoelectrochemical CO2 reduction, emphasizing deposition methods such as physical vapor deposition, drop-casting, and photo/electrodeposition.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 998-1018
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI02293E
Interface engineering of lithium metal anodes via atomic and molecular layer deposition
Atomic and molecular layer deposition (ALD and MLD) are two promising tools for practicing interface engineering of lithium metal anodes precisely.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 659-681
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI02241B
Gold nanoparticles cross cell-subcellular barriers for biological regulation
Major biological barriers for nanomedicines to cross to reach target sites are the blood barrier, blood–tissue barrier, transmembrane barrier and cell-cellular barrier.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2205-2211
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00316K
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Magneto-chiral dichroism of chiral lanthanide complexes
This Perspective reviews the Magneto-Chiral Dichroism (MChD) investigations performed on chiral lanthanide complexes, highlights the crucial criteria to enhance the MChD performances and presents the main perspectives of this emerging field.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 1313-1321
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI02510A
About this collection
Critical reviews, highlights and chemistry frontiers articles published in Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers during 2024 are collated as below for the benefit of readers.