Themed collection Dalton Transactions HOT Articles

Chirality generation, induced chirality transfer, and the functionalization of polyoxometalate-based complexes and their self-assembly constructed through supramolecular approach are systematically reviewed.

This review article summarizes the assembly, structures, and topologies of gyroidal metal–organic frameworks. Their applications in gas adsorption, catalysis, sensors, and luminescent materials are also discussed in detail.

Structural transformation driven by ligand exchange was effectively utilized to control the host–guest binding behavior of metal-containing host molecules.

The comprehensive review systematically summarizes the recent developments in the study of LMOFs as chemical sensors based on “mechanism–response”.

The utility of pincer−nickel complexes in catalyzing reactions such as cross−coupling, oxidation, (de)hydrogenation, hydrofunctionalization, C−H activation and CO₂ functionalization has been reviewed from a synthetic and mechanistic point of view.

This work mainly reviews the recent progresses in luminescent metal–organic frameworks (LMOFs) as sensors for detecting various metal ions and anions in aqueous solutions.

Replacement of heme in an oxygen-binding hemoprotein with artificial cofactors provides artificial metalloenzymes as well as enzyme models.

This review article summarizes the advancement of hydrogen bonding driven different photo-process (PT, ESIPT, ICT, PET, CHEF, TBET) based optical detection of HSO₄⁻ during the past two decades.

Foundations of the discording vocabulary of novel supramolecular interactions lay onto polyiodide chemistry. Reviewing advancements in the field, we tackle I⋯I contacts understanding, rationalization, and language on semantic and scientific grounds.

ZMOFs are a subset of MOFs that exhibit zeolite-like topologies. Using molecular building block strategy, many ZMOFs with high stability and excellent performance can be rationally designed and synthesized using different secondary building units.

This minireview summarizes the most important synthetic methodologies for obtaining 2-D Fe^II SCO particles in the nanometric scale and their SCO magnetic behavior.

The solid-state redox couple is a vital charge transfer medium for electrochemical water splitting.

The current state-of-the-art strategies to improve the photoactivity of metal–organic frameworks are summarized.

This Frontier article highlights the distinctive magnetic properties of high entropy oxides and the possible research directions for future explorations.

A synergistic strategy for enhancing U(VI) capture under highly acidic condition (2 M HNO₃) by radiation resistant phosphonate-grafted two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks with tailor-made binding sites bearing a strong affinity was described.

Siderophore-mimicking catechol-containing macrocyclic peptoids were synthesized, and their Fe(III) complexes were characterized. The 3-Fe(III) complex exhibited stable tris-complex with a 1 : 1 stoichiometry.

In situ modification of magnesium hydroxide with tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane enables direct synthesis of monodispersed single-layer hybrid magnesium hydroxide nanosheets with controllable lateral sizes in a sub-micrometer range.

Octahedral paddlewheel-based porous coordination cages capped by dicarboxylate supporting ligands are described. Polymerization of these structures provides access to a new phase with enhanced thermal stability and porosity.

The Jahn–Teller-like effect on the tetrahedral geometry of d⁶ iron(II) is caused by its unequally occupied e orbitals with non-bonding nature.

CO₂ capture from flue gas compositon (i.e. CO₂/N₂ = 15/85) under humid condition in coordinatively unsaturated (CUS) square pillared fluorinated metal organic framework (MOF) is computationally investigated with newly derived specific forcerfield.

Six aminophenolate V-complexes were evaluated in 3,5-DTBC oxidation. All complexes are converted via H₂O₂ assisted leaching to catalytically active catecholate complexes, with a characteristic EPR spectrum, obeying Finke's common catalyst hypothesis.

We reveal that the origin of the magnetism in Y₂C electrides is attributed to the Stoner instability of interstitial electrons.

Few-nm-sized, phase-pure Au₅Sn intermetallic nanoparticles (IMNPs) were synthesized by co-reduction of Au³⁺ and Sn²⁺ precursors with the ratio of 6 : 4 in the presence of oleylamine. Optical and catalytic properties of the Au₅Sn IMNPs were compared to those of pure Au NPs.

The studies cover synthesis of chiral NHC pre-ligands; generation of Au(I)/Au(III) NHC complexes; screening of catalytic ability and XRD characterization.

Three strongly emissive Cu(I) complexes exhibiting bright bluish-green thermally activated delayed fluorescence in the solid state with high quantum yield up to 91% were synthesized and characterized.

A family of non-oxidovanadium(III) and oxido-vanadium(IV)-salan compounds has been prepared and characterized by chemical and physical techniques.

Strong and site selective red-emitting photoluminescent/MRI multi-functional KLa_(0.95−x)Gd_xF₄:Eu³⁺ (x = 0–0.4) bio-compatible nanomaterials for targeted in-vitro liver cancer cell imaging.

The reaction of Ni(II)-(phenol)(phenolate) complexes with O₂ gave the Ni(II)-phenoxyl radical complexes assisted by CH₃OH. This reaction was concluded to undergo via the proton transfer–electron transfer type mechanism without redox of the Ni ion.

Solvent polarity affects the mechanism of the Meyer–Schuster rearrangement of 1-phenyl-2-propyn-1-ol, with apolar solvents triggering the active role of the counterion.

The diverse relaxation dynamics of a series of Dy^III-based SIMs resulting from the coordinated molecules and counter anions were elucidated by structural analysis, magnetic investigations and ab initio calculations.

A ferrocene pseudopeptide chiroptical switch sensitive to solvent exchange and acid addition with a response in the visible region of CD spectra.

The assembled CdS/CdSe/ZnS QDSSC with Cu₂S/2%-SiW₁₁Co CE prepared by in situ sulfidation shows enhanced stability and efficiency (5.94%) compared with QDSSC equipped with conventional Cu₂S/brass CE (4.96%).

For the first time, the Cu₆S₆ clusters are connected to 1D inorganic CuCN (or CuSCN) chains through mercaptopyrimidine derivatives and obtain the extended arrays, providing a new strategy to construct the Cu₆S₆ cluster-based coordination compounds.

A novel synthesis route was developed for the fabrication of 3D N,P dual-atom doped graphene (G-NP) microspheres embedded with core–shell CoP@C and MoP@C nanoparticles (CoP@C⊂G-NP and MoP@C⊂G-NP) as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.

A paddlewheel-like dinuclear platinum(II) complex exhibits a moderate inhibition against PTP1B and an antiproliferative activity against HepG2 cells comparable to that of cisplatin.

We report new cyclometalated Pt(II) complexes bearing acyclic diaminocarbene (ADC) ligands, which feature competitive phosphorescence quantum yields, aggregation induced emission and cytotoxic activity towards tumor cell lines.

The HKUST-1 MOF can not only be synthesized in the green deep eutectic solvent reline (choline chloride/urea 1 : 2) but also converts, upon heating in reline, to a 2D non-porous structure incorporating chloride anions.

The first spin-crossover example of a two-dimensional coordination polymer containing [Pd(SCN)₄]²⁻ building blocks was explored.

A porous cationic metal–organic framework was rationally achieved with nanosized channels, and it exhibited the capability to efficiently capture environmentally toxic Cr₂O₇²⁻ and MnO₄⁻ anions.

Two MOFs exhibit distinct secondary building units (SBUs) and topological structures, which could be used as biomimetic catalysts for the systematic comparisons of structural characteristics and the catalytic activity.

V₂O₃/NC hollow nanospheres were synthesized by hydrothermal reaction and carbonization treatment. Under the effects of hollow architecture and carbon-coated structure, V₂O₃/NC HSs exhibited high specific capacitance and excellent cycling stability.

A stable pyridyl-decorated zirconium MOF, Py-UiO-66, was easily synthesized, and shows selective capture of C₂H₂ and CO₂ rather than CH₄, and high catalytic efficiency in CO₂ cycloaddition.

In this work, we realized p-type doping and drew a complete carrier density versus temperature phase diagram of the newly discovered 2M-WS₂.

A hybrid perovskite material with dielectric phase transition obtained by the introduction of a moving group.

A hexaaqua Co^II complex within the anionic metal oxide cluster of decavanadates reveals easy-axis anisotropy and field induced SIM behaviour with a high energy barrier for the spin reversal process.

A water-stable Zn-MOF has been solvothermally synthesized, which exhibits multi-responsive detection of TNP, NZF and Cr₂O₇²⁻ in aqueous media.

Gd³⁺-activated narrow-band ultraviolet-B persistent phosphors can be developed from Pr³⁺-, Pb²⁺- or Bi³⁺-activated ultraviolet-C or ultraviolet-B persistent phosphors through persistent energy transfer.

(Di)boranediyl-bridged diplatinum A-frame complexes were synthesised by the twofold oxidative addition of dihalo(di)boranes to a bis(diphosphine)-bridged diplatinum(0) precursor and were characterised by NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography.

A platinum(IV) complex DCP acts as a chemoimmunotherapeutic agent and induces cancer cell death by damaging DNA, stimulating immunogenic response, and enhancing phagocytosis.

The insertion of perillic acid in cisplatin-based antitumor Pt(IV) prodrugs confers them antimetastatic properties.

We designed and synthesized TVPT-MOFs, combined with g-C₃N₄, and the yield of CO₂ reduction could reach 56 μmol·g⁻¹·h⁻¹.

Adsorption of VOCs and selective separation of LHs are achieved by using flexible aMOFs with π Lewis acidic pore surfaces.

Enantioselective catalysis with calcium catalysts is challenging due to facile loss of the chiral spectator ligand. Herein a series of bis-amide calcium catalysts with chiral binaphtalene bridges is introduced.

The synthesis, characterization and performance of the new developed promising IR NLO materials with outstanding performances and good crystal growth habits are summarized and analyzed.

Mutual rearrangements in the whole series of bicapped-square antiprismatic closo-C₂B₈H₁₀ are reported. High-quality computations and experimentally observed thermal rearrangements disprove the earlier postulated dsd (diamond-square-diamond) scheme for these isomerizations.

Three nano-sized Periodic Mesoporous Organosilicas (PMOs) were synthesized and post-modification was employed to two PMOs to introduce Ln³⁺ coordination sites. Two PMOs (DPA-PMO and ePMO) showed characteristic NIR (Nd³⁺, Yb³⁺) emission.

As a potential prodrug concept, a metal-binding metalloenzyme inhibitor fragment can be released via light from a Ru(II) polypyridine complex.

The photophysicochemical and biological properties of new fluorinated phthalocyanines were examined. The synergistic effect of phthalocyanines used as colorants in ink formulas with other chemicals available was investigated for the first time.

A lead-free, stable orange-red-emitting material (PEA)₄Cu₄I₄ with a high photoluminescence quantum yield of 68% was successfully prepared by a facile strategy.

This work demonstrates a new one-pot strategy for realizing a surface-functionalized zeolitic imidazolate framework that actively targets cancer cells via an autonomous homing peptide system to deliver a chemotherapeutic payload effectively.

A superoxide dismutase mimicking nanocomposite of remarkable functional and colloidal stability was developed by sequential adsorption of polyelectrolytes and metal complexes on nanoclay particles.

Iso-polyoxomolybdates as molecular separation units: The formation of quasi-liquid layer as driven factor to govern the sorption of volatile molecules through the dielectric constant into the giant POMs.

Ultrafine Ru quantum dot decorated 3D porous g-C₃N₄ (U-Ru/3DpCN) photocatalysts were prepared. The optimal photocatalyst U-1Ru/3DpCN achieves an excellent H₂ evolution of 2945.47 μmol g⁻¹ h⁻¹ under visible light with a high AQE of 9.5% at 420 nm.

Synthesis of a new class of 1,1′-bifunctional phosphanylidene phosphorane complexes (A, C) is described and the chemistry of dinuclear diphosphene complex B investigated in terms of 1,1- vs. 1,2-addition reactions.

The utility of Sn(IV) tetraarylchlorins for use as photosensitizer dyes in photodynamic therapy is assessed.

The sterically encumbered cyclopentadienyl ligand 1,2,4-(Me₃C)₃C₅H₂ (Cp′′′) effectively stabilizes the main group metals of Al, Ga, In, Ge and Sn with σ- or π-bonds.

The acidity of bound HNO in [Ru(L^py)(HNO)]²⁺ in water is the lowest reported to date. The pK_a(HNO) values in several ruthenium-based species correlate with the redox potential of the {RuNO}^6,7 and {RuNO}^7,8 couples.

New azacryptands with the addition of hydrophilic groups were synthesized to bind selectively the pertechnetate anion in nitric acid medium, and avoid its extraction in the separation process.

The Ag/DODA-PMo₁₂ composite demonstrates a high catalytic efficiency in the catalytic reduction of 4-nitrobenzene.

A very ecofriendly, highly active and reusable mesostructured ZnAlMCM-41(75) catalyst used in the Prins cyclization of olefins has unprecedented catalytic activity among other microporous and mesoporous catalysts.