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Porous functional metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) constructed from different N-heterocyclic carboxylic ligands for gas adsorption/separation

This review mainly summarizes the recent progress of MOFs composed of N-heterocyclic carboxylate ligands in gas sorption/separation. This work may help to understand the relationship between the structures of MOFs and gas sorption/separation.

Graphical abstract: Porous functional metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) constructed from different N-heterocyclic carboxylic ligands for gas adsorption/separation
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Photosalient ionic cocrystal composed of trimesic acid and 4-styrylpyridine

We report a photosalient crystal associated with [2 + 2] photodimerization of 4-styrylpyridine using trimesic acid as a hydrogen bonding template.

Graphical abstract: Photosalient ionic cocrystal composed of trimesic acid and 4-styrylpyridine
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Construction of ZnII/CdII-CPs and their fluorescent detection for Fe3+, Cr2O72− and TNP in water via luminescence quenching

Two novel fluorescent coordination polymers with TiSc topology (CP 1) and a five-fold interpenetration framework (CP 3) exhibit a fluorescent turn-off sensing behavior for Fe3+, Cr2O72− and TNP in aqueous solution with high selectivity and sensitivity.

Graphical abstract: Construction of ZnII/CdII-CPs and their fluorescent detection for Fe3+, Cr2O72− and TNP in water via luminescence quenching
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B, N-co-doped and C-coated Co2P composite derived from phytate derivatives as a high-efficiency HER electrocatalyst

The B, N-codoped C-coated Co2P (Co2P@BNC) exhibits low overpotential with a small Tafel slope (56 mV dec−1).

Graphical abstract: B, N-co-doped and C-coated Co2P composite derived from phytate derivatives as a high-efficiency HER electrocatalyst
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VN@C hollow structures derived from ZIF-8 templates for a lithium-ion battery anode

The figure of schematic illustration for the formation process of VN@C hollow structures.

Graphical abstract: VN@C hollow structures derived from ZIF-8 templates for a lithium-ion battery anode
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Synthesis and crystal structure of Fe[SeO4]OH and prediction of polytypes in the extended R[MO4]Z family

The newly synthesized compound Fe[SeO4]OH belongs to the kieserite-like structure. Using the superspace approach, possible polytypes are predicted for R[MO4]Z, where R = Mg, Fe, Ni, Co, Zn, Mn, Al, V, Sb, Y; M = S, Se, P, As; Z = OH, H2O, F, O.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis and crystal structure of Fe[SeO4]OH and prediction of polytypes in the extended R[MO4]Z family
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Local structure regulation and spectroscopy study of blue cubic zirconia

We investigated the high-temperature stability of blue cubic zirconia with different raw material ratios. Cubic zirconia with more stabilizers establishes more oxygen vacancies after heating.

Graphical abstract: Local structure regulation and spectroscopy study of blue cubic zirconia
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Carbon encapsulated hybrid Fe-based nanostructure with durable lithium storage

N-doped carbon coated Fe3O4 was synthesized from MIL-53(Fe) coated PDA as a precursor and used as an anode material for LIBs.

Graphical abstract: Carbon encapsulated hybrid Fe-based nanostructure with durable lithium storage
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Narrow size distribution of lysozyme crystals in a reverse vapor diffusion set-up

A reverse vapor diffusion method for the crystallization of proteins can obtain lysozyme crystals with narrow size distribution using finite volumes of the water phase.

Graphical abstract: Narrow size distribution of lysozyme crystals in a reverse vapor diffusion set-up
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Fe3GaTe2/MoSe2 ferromagnet/semiconductor 2D van der Waals heterojunction for room-temperature spin-valve devices

A 2D room-temperature, ferromagnetic crystal based 2D vdW Fe3GaTe2/MoSe2/Fe3GaTe2 ferromagnet/semiconductor 2D van der Waals heterojunction is realized with a magnetoresistance of 3.7% at room temperature and 37.7% at 2 K under 10 nA working current.

Graphical abstract: Fe3GaTe2/MoSe2 ferromagnet/semiconductor 2D van der Waals heterojunction for room-temperature spin-valve devices
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Construction of ZnII/CdII-based MOFs containing a tripodal aromatic carboxylate ligand with unequal arms and their fluorescence detection for Cu2+ and Fe3+ cations

Four MOFs have been synthesized and characterized. The luminescent sensing investigation indicates that compound 1 exhibits extremely sensitive and selective detection of Cu2+ and compounds 2–4 show extremely sensitive and selective detection of Fe3+.

Graphical abstract: Construction of ZnII/CdII-based MOFs containing a tripodal aromatic carboxylate ligand with unequal arms and their fluorescence detection for Cu2+ and Fe3+ cations
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Novel salts and cocrystals of the antifolate drug trimethoprim and their role in the enhancement of solubility and dissolution

Trimethoprim (TMP) is a BCS class II anti-folate drug with poor aqueous solubility.

Graphical abstract: Novel salts and cocrystals of the antifolate drug trimethoprim and their role in the enhancement of solubility and dissolution
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A series of cation-modified robust zirconium-based metal–organic frameworks for carbon dioxide capture

Cation-modified and robust zirconium-based metal–organic frameworks demonstrate enhanced performance for carbon dioxide capture.

Graphical abstract: A series of cation-modified robust zirconium-based metal–organic frameworks for carbon dioxide capture
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Insights into the amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) → ikaite → calcite transformations

Ikaite formation and its transformation to calcite occurs via distinct amorphous calcium carbonates (referred to as I and II) that differ in their morphology, particle size, water content and stability.

Graphical abstract: Insights into the amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) → ikaite → calcite transformations
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Modulating the structural topologies from star-shape to cross-shape for Co–Dy heterometallic complexes with slow magnetic relaxation behavior

A star-like CoIII2DyIII2 complex (1) and a cross-shaped CoII/III–Dy complex (2) have been obtained, in which 1 exhibits double magnetic relaxation behavior, while 2 only shows slow magnetic relaxation signals.

Graphical abstract: Modulating the structural topologies from star-shape to cross-shape for Co–Dy heterometallic complexes with slow magnetic relaxation behavior
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