Themed collection 2024 Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers HOT articles
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, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00950A
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, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01141D
Poisoning resistance: challenges for hydrogen storage alloys toward engineering applications
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01065E
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
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
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
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
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
Construction of a reversible-cycling bifunctional electrocatalyst CoP2@Co(CO3)0.5OH/Cu/NF with Mott–Schottky structure for overall water splitting
In recent years, interchangeable catalysts with combined functions of the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) have emerged as a focal point in water electrolysis.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01127A
Switchable coordination bonds in 3D cyano-bridged perovskite ferroelastics: achieving the largest leap of symmetry breaking and enhanced dielectric switching performance
Serial 3D cyano-bridged perovskite ferroelastics are designed by H/F substitution. Notably, the C–F–M coordination bond of them achieves enhancing Tc, resulting in the largest leap of symmetry breaking, and enhancing switchable dielectric response.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01292E
Regulating the coordination microenvironment of zinc single-atom catalysts to enhance intramolecular hydroamination performance
The Zn–N2P site, engineered with optimal electron density, demonstrates superior performance and enhanced reaction kinetics in the intramolecular hydroamination of o-alkynylaniline, outperforming current heterogeneous transition metal catalysts.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01244E
Synergistic coupling of defective SOx-containing carbon and iron phthalocyanine for efficient oxygen reduction
In this paper, we dispersed FePc on an SOx-riched carbon substrate through a facile ultrasound method. The additional introduced SOx functional groups leading to optimized intermediate adsorption behavior, resulting in optimized ORR activity.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01190B
Employing a template synthesis to access diastereopure Np(IV) and U(IV) complexes and analysis of their 5f orbitals in bonding
A template methodology was employed as an entryway into diastereopure U(IV) and Np(IV) organometallic complexes, and the 5f orbital contributions to bonding were determined.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3731-3743
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00810C
Tuning rare-earth hydride reactivity with a reductive diazabutadienyl ligand beyond insertion
An unusual hydrogen radical addition and SET process between one H- and two DAD’ ligands has been observed in the reaction of 2 with PhCCH.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3799-3810
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00412D
Constructing a medium-entropy spinel oxide FeNiMnO4/CeO2 heterojunction as a high-performance electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction
Medium-entropy oxides are commonly employed as electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in electrolysers aimed at producing sustainable hydrogen.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3786-3798
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00770K
RbPbPS4: a promising IR nonlinear optical material achieved by lone-pair-cation-substitution-induced structure transformation
A novel excellent IR-NLO material RbPbPS4 with superior comprehensive performances is provided, representing the first quaternary Pb-based chalcogenide breaks through the incompatibility between a large Eg and a strong deff.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3744-3754
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01040J
Calix[6]arene-functionalized titanium-oxo clusters for photocatalytic cycloaddition of carbon dioxide to epoxides
We synthesized the largest calixarene-stabilized titanium-oxo clusters reported to date, Ti28-TBC6A. It exhibits excellent photoelectronic performance and superior photocatalytic activity for CO2 fixation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3755-3764
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00930D
A “flotation” strategy for tailoring the solid electrolyte interphase on 3D composite Li anodes
A simple one-step “flotation” strategy to construct 3D composite Li metal anodes with a lithophilic 3D structure and a tailored SEI for dendrite-free lithium metal anodes.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3765-3776
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00632A
Design and synthesis of a deep-cavity aluminium-organic macrocycle to trap dyes and generate enhanced non-linear optical performance
Presented herein is a “two birds with one stone” strategy of designing an unprecedented deep-cavity aluminum organic macrocycle to trap dye waste and generate efficient optical limiting properties.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3777-3785
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00976B
γ-Fe2O3 decorating N,S co-doped carbon nanosheets as a cathode electrocatalyst for different-scenario fuel cells
The decoration of γ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles onto N,S co-doped carbon nanosheets enhances their catalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in both neutral and alkaline environments, making them a promising candidate for applications in various fuel cell scenarios.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00987H
FCC/α-Fe biphasic nano-sites synergize with CNTs to enhance reversible hydrogen storage of MgH2
A ternary VTiFe solid solution alloy catalyst was strategically integrated with CNTs through a two-step ball milling process, which greatly improved the reversible hydrogen storage performance of MgH2 via a synergistic mechanism.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01081G
A fluorine/oxygen co-doping scheme for biomass carbon provides excellent rapid reaction kinetics for sodium/potassium-ion batteries
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01110D
Synthesis and Near-Infrared Photothermal Conversion of Cp*Rh-Based [2]-Catenanes in Trapezoidal Metallacycle
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01288G
Surface in-situ modulation for carbon nanotube-supported Fe-Ni compounds via electrochemical reduction to enhance the catalytic performance for oxygen evolution reaction
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01046A
Enhanced energy storage capabilities in PbHfO3-based antiferroelectric ceramics through delayed phase switching and induced multiphase transitions
Extremely high energy storage properties of PbHfO3-based antiferroelectric ceramics were achieved through improved sample quality and delayed phase switching fields, along with multiple phase transitions induced by electrical field.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01188K
Porous high-entropy oxide nanosheets as highly-efficient electrocatalysts for water oxidation
A universal morphology-oriented strategy is developed for the rational synthesis of high-entropy oxide nanosheet with porous structure, which are presented as excellent high-entropy electrocatalysts for the electrocatalytic water oxidation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01005A
Direct phosphorylation of a pyridine-functionalized porous organic polymer for efficient uranium capture
We demonstrate herein a convenient phosphorylation strategy for boosting the uranyl uptake.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00916A
A polar two-dimensional lead-free hybrid perovskite for self-powered polarization-sensitive photodetection
The first polar 2D lead-free hybrid perovskite (4BrPEA)3BiI6 was synthesized by reducing the occupancy rate of Bi3+ ions, and the self-powered polarization-sensitive photodetector achieved a large photocurrent anisotropy factor of 2.16.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01035C
Uniformly anchoring Sb2O5 nanoparticles on graphene sheets via Co2+-induced deposition for enhanced lithium/sodium-ion storage
A Co–Sb2O5/rGO nanocomposite was prepared by a facile Co2+-induced deposition process. The interactions between Sb2O5 and rGO were enhanced by initial in situ formation of CoSb2Sb6, resulting in greatly improved lithium-ion storage performance.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00827H
Greatly enhanced optical anisotropy in thiophosphates inspired by rational coupling of tetrahedra and ethane-like [P2S6]4− groups
This study demonstrates a feasible design strategy to achieve the greatly enhanced optical anisotropy through rational coupling d10 or SCALP-cations centered tetrahedra and ethane-like [P2S6]4−groups into the structures of thiophosphates.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00883A
An unprecedented Cu6 cluster-based bimetallic MOF with multiple open sites for high CO2 capture and efficient CO2 conversion
Through soft-hard acid-base theory, a novel bimetallic MOF (JLU-MOF108) with an unprecedented 12-connected Cu6 cluster SBU was synthesized. LAS and LBS inside JLU-MOF108 exhibited significant CO2 capture and conversion capability.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3494-3502
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00692E
Copper doping boosts the catalase-like activity of atomically precise gold nanoclusters for cascade reactions combined with urate oxidase in the ZIF-8 matrix
A biocompatible cascade system was constructed by integrating the merits of urate oxidase and atomically precise Au nanoclusters with tunable catalase-like activity in ZIF-8 for constructing potential drug delivery systems.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3465-3473
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00573B
Fullerene rotation dictated by benzene–fullerene interactions
The temperature-driven dynamics of Dy2ScN@C80 in the crystal was rigorously visualized with single crystal X-ray diffraction, indicating a surprising effect of benzene positions dictating fullerene rotation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3458-3464
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00831F
Narrow-band circularly polarized red electroluminescence in trinuclear clusters
R/S-PtAu2 cluster enantiomers exhibit highly efficient narrow-band red emission with a FWHM of 25–29 nm as well as excellent chiral absorption and emission characteristics with a dissymmetry factor of ±1.0 × 10−3 for CPL and ±7 × 10−4 for CPEL.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3474-3481
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00973H
The interaction of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with CuCoO2 nanosheets promotes structural modification and enhances their OER performance
The interaction of CNTs with CuCoO2 increases the oxygen vacancy concentration and activates lattice oxygen, which promotes the simultaneous occurrence of AEM and LOM and improves the OER performance.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3482-3493
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00742E
Ultrathin core–shell Au@RuNi nanowires for superior electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Ultrathin core–shell Au@RuNi nanowires have been synthesized via the epitaxial growth of uniform fcc-structured RuNi alloy layer on the surface of ultrathin Au NWs, demonstrating remarkable alkaline HER performance and outstanding stability.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3426-3434
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00518J
High ratios of Ni3+ and Co3+ facilitated by Mn-addition for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction and ethanol oxidation reaction
The design of dual-functional catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction and ethanol oxidation reaction is essential for improving H2 production efficiency, and one strategy to improve catalytic performance is the incorporation of high-valence metal.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3446-3457
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00629A
Magnifying the turn-on luminescence and electrical conductivity via the coupling effect of oxidation, metal ion adhesion and pressure within MnII-MOFs
Magnifying the turn-on luminescence and electrical resistivity of MnII2-MOFs through the coupled effect of oxidation, metal ion adhesion, and pressure.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3418-3425
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00552J
A bimetallic CoZn metal–organic-framework derived CoZnS@NSC Co-catalyst loaded on g-C3N4 for significantly augmented photocatalytic H2 evolution
CoZnS@NSC nanoparticles derived from a CoZn-MOF were synthesized by an annealing–sulfurization strategy and used as co-catalysts for g-C3N4, which effectively augmented the photocatalytic H2 production.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3435-3445
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00644E
In situ formed self-embedded ion/electron conductive skeletons enabling highly stable sodium metal anodes
The NSN-3D IECF realizes fast Na+ transfer and provides enough space to suppress Na dendrites formation and accommodate metal Na deposition. The excellent affinity between metallic Na and Na15Sn4 promotes compact and uniform Na deposition.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3211-3220
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00654B
Designing excellent UV birefringent materials through the synergistic interaction of two highly distorted functional groups
Two outstanding UV birefringent materials SbTeO3Cl and SbTeO3Br with a honeycomb-like two-dimensional (2D) layer structure, have been successfully designed, demonstrating significant birefringence (0.281@546 nm and 0.227@546 nm, respectively).
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3221-3228
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00791C
Tailoring supertetrahedral cadmium/tin selenide clusters into a robust framework for efficient elimination of Cs+, Co2+, and Ni2+ ions
The elimination of radionuclides Cs+, Co2+, and Ni2+ is achieved using a supertetrahedral cluster-constructed ion exchanger CdSnSe-2K, whose soft Se component and micro-porosity synergistically contribute to the enhancement in adsorption rate, selectivity and acid resistance.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3229-3244
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00714J
Incorporation of a one-dimensional electron-rich chain in viologen-based coordination polymers for super photochromic properties and improved optical applications in polyvinyl alcohol film
1D electron-rich complex chain was incorporated to the viologen complex (1), resulting in robust photochromic properties, distinct ET pathways, and applications in optics. And 1-PVA film can improve the photochromism of viologen complexes.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3200-3210
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00200H
Large enhancement of electrochemical biomass oxidation by optimizing the competitive adsorption of HMF and OH− on doped CoOx
By doping transition metals into CoOx, we can regulate the deintercalation capacity of OH−. The CoCuOx with enriched oxygen vacancies allowed the optimization of the competitive adsorption between HMF and OH−, and accelerated the kinetics of HMFOR.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3178-3186
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00519H
Hysteretic magnetism–dielectricity switching in 2D Hofmann type spin-crossover compounds
Two 2D Hofmann type compounds {Fe(3,4-bpt)2[M(CN)4]} were synthesized. They showed reversible switching in magnetism, dielectricity, and thermochromism actuated by the spin transition of Fe(II).
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3159-3167
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI02660D
Energetic copper(II) quadridentate chelate: a novel green laser-sensitive primary explosive
A copper(II)-based quadridentate chelate [Cu(BNATE)·2H2O] has been prepared and systematically studied. It has excellent near-infrared laser sensitivity and detonation performance, and low mechanical sensitivity.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3168-3177
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00489B
Discovery of excellent ultraviolet nonlinear optical materials in chlorates and bromates with highly stereochemically active lone pairs
The long-neglected stereochemically active lone pair groups ClO3− and BrO3− are demonstrated to be important UV NLO functional motifs based on the fact that AClO3 and ABrO3 possess high SHG effects and short λPM and are promising UV NLO materials.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3150-3158
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00462K
Sodium ion pre-intercalation regulates the electron density and structural stability of vanadium oxide nanowires for Ca–ion batteries
Benefiting from the abundant resource, low cost, and high operating potential, calcium–ion batteries (CIBs) have attracted great attention as emerging energy storage devices over lithium-based systems.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3136-3149
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00218K
Insights into the origin of Co-based bimetallic catalysts with a para-structure exhibiting ORR and OER bifunctional activities
The development of non-precious metal catalysts with oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) bifunctional activities is of great significance for the development of fuel cells.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00793J
Enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction to CH4 via restorable surface plasmon and Pdn–Wδ+ synergetic sites
The integration of Wδ+–Pdn synergetic sites and plasmonic properties in the preactivated Pd/W18O49 catalyst results in excellent performance for photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00812J
A chelating coordination modulation method for the synthesis of Ti-MOF single crystals
A chelation coordination modulation (CCM) method has been developed for the synthesis of novel Ti-MOFs.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2876-2883
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00436A
Anisotropic ZSM-5 nanorod assemblies: facile synthesis, epitaxial growth, and strikingly enhanced stability in benzene alkylation
A novel bundle-like ZSM-5 nanorod assembly was facilely synthesized by adopting a CTAB-aided seed-induced strategy for highly efficient alkylation of benzene with ethanol.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2863-2875
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00287C
Fabrication of amorphous subnanometric palladium nanostructures on metallic transition metal dichalcogenides for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction
Metallic transition metal dichalcogenide nanosheets decorated with amorphous subnanometric Pd nanoparticles exhibit comparable HER performance to that of commercial Pt–C.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00622D
Defect-rich Pd@PdOs nanobelts for electrocatalytic oxidation of ethylene glycol
Reasonable design and development of catalysts with specific components and morphologies can effectively improve the catalytic performance of nanomaterials.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2562-2569
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00319E
An unusual reaction in nitromethane solution: use of the Cp*Rh moiety to form Prussian blue analogues
The direct decomposition of nitromethane into nitrile compounds is a significant challenge due to the occurrence of severe side-reactions.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2590-2597
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00343H
Modulating Mn self-reduction and multimodal luminescence in CaSb2O6 through La3+ doping for quadruple-mode dynamic anti-counterfeiting and optical temperature sensing applications
The co-doping La3+strategy was employed to modulate Mn self-reduction and multimodal luminescence in CaS2O6:Mn. CaS2O6:Mn has potential application in optical anti-counterfeiting and high-sensitivity temperature sensing applications.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2570-2589
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00493K
Tailoring two magic number Au13 nanoclusters with N-containing diphosphine ligands: a classical icosahedral core vs. an unprecedented UFO- shaped core
Two magic number Au13 nanoclusters were tailored using two N-containing multidentate phosphine ligands with a classical icosahedral core and an unprecedented “UFO”-shaped polyhedral core, respectively.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2553-2561
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00334A
A composite electrolyte based on aluminum oxide filler/polyester polymer via in situ thermal polymerization for long-cycle sodium metal batteries
The introduction of Al2O3 regulates the solvation structure of Na+, which is conducive to the formation of inorganic-rich SEI. Na|THFA-5|Na cell maintains low polarization voltage, indicating that uniform Na depositions was successfully achieved.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2300-2311
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00391H
sp2–sp cross-carbanion coupling at a rare-earth center leading to the formation of carbon–carbon double bonds
The reaction of rare-earth azametallacyclopentadienes with terminal alkynes provides rare-earth metallacycles with cumulated double bonds in three steps: alkynyl C–H bond activation, sp2–sp cross-carbanion coupling and subsequent isomerization.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2312-2318
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00178H
Structural phase transition drives outright photoluminescence quenching and dielectric duple bistable switching
(TECA)PbBr3 and (TEBA)PbBr3 have a wide range of photoluminescence signals and undergo coupling of the structural phase transition and photoluminescence quenching.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2290-2299
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00303A
Boosting structural variety and catalytic activity of porphyrinic metal–organic frameworks by harnessing bifunctional ligands
High catalytic performance of porphyrin-based MOFs has been achieved by introducing multiple functionality into their ligands and modulating their conformation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2281-2289
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00314D
Selenium doping induced phase transformation and interlayer expansion boost the zinc storage performance of molybdenum disulfide
This work synthesized Se-doped MoS2 nanosheets as a cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, and they exhibited largely improved electrochemical performance owing to their high content of the 1T phase (64%) and expanded interlayer spacing (0.65 nm).
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2272-2280
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00344F
Carboxylate trapping engineering to fabricate monodispersed dual-atom iron sites for efficient oxygen reduction
Atomically dispersed catalysts with dense accessible Fe–Fe binary active sites supported on hierarchically ordered porous N-doped carbon are prepared via a general carboxylate-assisted strategy and they display drastically enhanced ORR activity.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2260-2271
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00124A
Te doped 1T/2H-MoSe2 nanosheets with rich defects as advanced anode materials for high-rate sodium ion half/full batteries
MoSe2 with a two-dimensional layer-like structure has been considered a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) on account of its high capacity and rich reserves on Earth.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2017-2028
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00259H
Efficient catalysis of Knoevenagel condensation by 1D copper-containing heteropolyoxoniobate at room temperature
A 1D copper-containing organic–inorganic hybrid heteropolyoxoniobate catalyst for efficient catalysis of Knoevenagel condensation at room temperature.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 1993-1997
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00260A
Highly stable chiral Cr(III)-based metal–organic frameworks for enantioadsorption separation of aromatic alcohols
Highly stable Cr-HMOFs Cr-HMOF-1 and Cr-HMOF-2 were synthesized for the first time directly using enantiomerically pure chiral ligands, showing excellent enantioselective separation performance for aromatic alcohol racemates.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 1998-2006
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00113C
An interface-engineered Co2P/CoMoP2 heterojunction with greatly improved electrocatalytic activity in water/seawater splitting
In this work, an interface-engineered Co2P/CoMoP2 heterojunction has been prepared with greatly improved electrocatalytic activity in both water and seawater splitting.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 1978-1992
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00098F
Highly efficient bifunctional nanofiber catalysts with 3D hierarchical nanostructures as building blocks for rechargeable Zn–air batteries
The well-distributed cobalt nanoparticles, coupled with the large specific surface area and high conductivity of the catalyst, expand the effective number of active sites to achieve high catalytic activity toward both the ORR and OER.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2007-2016
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI02624H
A defective bismuth–indium catalyst promotes water dissociation for selective carbon dioxide electroreduction to HCOOH
A defective BiIn bimetallic catalyst derived from a P-doped BiIn pre-catalyst is developed, which enables CO2 conversion to HCOOH with high activity and selectivity.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 1703-1709
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00053F
Straightforward construction of a rare-earth diphosphanato complex from white phosphorus: synthesis and reactivity
A straightforward and atom-economical route from P4 to polyfunctional diphosphine ligands has been developed, revealing the versatile reactivity of the RPPR moiety.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 1742-1753
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI02680A
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