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Cocktail effect in high-entropy perovskite oxide for boosting alkaline oxygen evolution

The cocktail effect in La0.5Sr0.5Mn0.15Fe0.15Co0.4Ni0.15Cu0.15O3 perovskite oxide hollow nanofibers leads to an excellent intrinsic activity for the alkaline oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with a small overpotential of 309 mV (10 mA cm−2).

Graphical abstract: Cocktail effect in high-entropy perovskite oxide for boosting alkaline oxygen evolution
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Effect of adenosine monophosphate on visible-light driven nicotinamide mononucleotide reduction in a system of water-soluble zinc porphyrin and colloidal rhodium nanoparticles

Effect of adenosine monophosphate on visible-light driven nicotinamide mononucleotide reduction in a system of water-soluble zinc porphyrin and colloidal rhodium nanoparticles dispersed with polyvinylpyrrolidone was clarified.

Graphical abstract: Effect of adenosine monophosphate on visible-light driven nicotinamide mononucleotide reduction in a system of water-soluble zinc porphyrin and colloidal rhodium nanoparticles
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Stable and efficient planar Cu/Cu2O film catalysts

A simple and general approach to making planar metal-based thin film catalysts via the electrochemical reduction of copper ions in solution has been established.

Graphical abstract: Stable and efficient planar Cu/Cu2O film catalysts
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Integrated patterned wettability surface for signal expression and efficient photodegradation of multiple water-soluble dyes

A multifunctional integrated patterned wettability surface has been prepared for binary signal expression as well as efficient photodegradation of organic dyes.

Graphical abstract: Integrated patterned wettability surface for signal expression and efficient photodegradation of multiple water-soluble dyes
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Colloidal polystyrene-supported cooperative imidazolidinone/thiourea catalysts for efficient aldol reaction and substrate-selective Knoevenagel condensation in water

Colloidal polystyrene-supported cooperative imidazolidinone/thiourea catalysts were developed for efficient aldol reaction and substrate-selective Knoevenagel condensation in water.

Graphical abstract: Colloidal polystyrene-supported cooperative imidazolidinone/thiourea catalysts for efficient aldol reaction and substrate-selective Knoevenagel condensation in water
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β-Galactosidase-instructed intracellular nanofiber formation enhances tumor micro-PET imaging

[68Ga]Nap-1G was hydrolyzed by β-gal and self-assembled into nanofibers for micro-PET imaging.

Graphical abstract: β-Galactosidase-instructed intracellular nanofiber formation enhances tumor micro-PET imaging
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Development of a by-product-free strategy for the synthesis of oxazoline from N-acetylglucosamine

This study focused on the CDMBI-mediated synthesis of GlcNAc oxazoline.

Graphical abstract: Development of a by-product-free strategy for the synthesis of oxazoline from N-acetylglucosamine
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Visible-light-promoted C(sp3)–H thiolation of aliphatic ethers with thiosulfonates

Visible-light-promoted organic-dye-catalyzed synthesis of α-arylthioethers through direct thiolation of α-C(sp3)–H in aliphatic ethers with thiosulfonates at room temperature.

Graphical abstract: Visible-light-promoted C(sp3)–H thiolation of aliphatic ethers with thiosulfonates
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Influence of compositing conditions for Si-composite negative electrodes in sulfide-type all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries

The battery performances of Si-composite electrodes are strongly influenced by the compositing process strength caused by the reaction between Si and the solid electrolyte for all-solid-state batteries.

Graphical abstract: Influence of compositing conditions for Si-composite negative electrodes in sulfide-type all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries
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Discovery of SrZn2B6O12 with an unprecedented quadruple-layered configuration

A new borate, SrZn2B6O12, is found to show a quadruple-layered configuration. This rare quadruple-layer is stacked by two 2[Zn2B6O12] double-layers that are constructed by two single-layers of 2[B4O7] and 2[Zn2B2O4].

Graphical abstract: Discovery of SrZn2B6O12 with an unprecedented quadruple-layered configuration
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Fumarate production from pyruvate and low concentrations of CO2 with a multi-enzymatic system in the presence of NADH and ATP

Fumarate production from pyruvate and low-concentration CO2 below 15% with a multi-enzyme system consisting of pyruvate carboxylase, malate dehydrogenase and fumarase in the presence of ATP and NADH was developed.

Graphical abstract: Fumarate production from pyruvate and low concentrations of CO2 with a multi-enzymatic system in the presence of NADH and ATP
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Synthesis, crystal structure, thermal analysis, spectroscopic, optical polarizability, and DFT studies, and molecular docking approaches of novel 2-methyl-benzylammonium derivatives for potential anti-inflammatory control

The paper describes the synthesis, crystal structure and spectroscopic analyses of two novel complexes.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis, crystal structure, thermal analysis, spectroscopic, optical polarizability, and DFT studies, and molecular docking approaches of novel 2-methyl-benzylammonium derivatives for potential anti-inflammatory control
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Molecular design for sub-micromolar enzyme-instructed self-assembly (EISA)

Enzyme-instructed self-assembly (EISA) has been explored for many applications in the life sciences including imaging and therapeutics.

Graphical abstract: Molecular design for sub-micromolar enzyme-instructed self-assembly (EISA)
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One-pot fabrication of vanadium-doped ordered mesoporous zirconium oxophosphate catalyst for the synthesis of carbonyl compounds

V/M-ZrPO composites as promising heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable carbonyl production.

Graphical abstract: One-pot fabrication of vanadium-doped ordered mesoporous zirconium oxophosphate catalyst for the synthesis of carbonyl compounds
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Ethylenediamine modified ZnAlCu-LDO with high adsorption for phosphate

Adsorption mechanism of phosphate on ZACen-0.5. The adsorption mechanism of ZACen-0.5 mainly includes surface precipitation, electrostatic attraction and ligand exchange.

Graphical abstract: Ethylenediamine modified ZnAlCu-LDO with high adsorption for phosphate
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Perylene with peripherally fused pyrrole and pyridine: columnar packing, anti-Kasha dual emission and reactive oxygen species generation

With a spatially separated donor–acceptor group within a plane, PerNN and its derivatives demonstrate properties such as columnar stacking, anti-Kasha dual emission responsive to solvent polarity and efficient ROS generation.

Graphical abstract: Perylene with peripherally fused pyrrole and pyridine: columnar packing, anti-Kasha dual emission and reactive oxygen species generation
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Neat and rapid preparation of hydrophobic magnetic ionic liquids composed of transition metal chelates featuring in situ formation capabilities in aqueous matrices

Nitrogen and oxygen-donor ligands comprised of alkylimidazoles, tertiary amides, and diglycolamides were employed to form transition metal chelates in the preparation of twelve magnetic ionic liquids. Viscosities as low as 198 cP were achieved.

Graphical abstract: Neat and rapid preparation of hydrophobic magnetic ionic liquids composed of transition metal chelates featuring in situ formation capabilities in aqueous matrices
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Lysosome-targeting solid state NIR emissive donor–acceptor molecules: a study on photophysical modulation through architectural distinction

The prevalence of the D–A strategy in achieving red-shifted emission has been established through designing D–A molecules of D–A–D and A–D–A constructs.

Graphical abstract: Lysosome-targeting solid state NIR emissive donor–acceptor molecules: a study on photophysical modulation through architectural distinction
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Triphenyl borates used to avoid the bay-position halogenation of boron subnaphthalocyanines; and for the subnaphthalocyanine, subphthalocyanine and hybrids formation

Avoiding the random bay-position halogenation of boron subnapthalocyanines and to balance of Lewis's acidity and basicity to enable the formation.

Graphical abstract: Triphenyl borates used to avoid the bay-position halogenation of boron subnaphthalocyanines; and for the subnaphthalocyanine, subphthalocyanine and hybrids formation
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Photoinduced solid-to-liquid transition of an N-benzylideneaniline derivative towards smart glass

N-benzylideneaniline derivative MCN with the ability to undergo room temperature photo-induced crystal to liquid phase transition and a commercial 5CB liquid crystal are mixed to obtain a smart glass with photo-switchable transmittance.

Graphical abstract: Photoinduced solid-to-liquid transition of an N-benzylideneaniline derivative towards smart glass
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Insights into the micellar catalysed efficient oxidation of 2- and 3-pentanol by cerium(IV) in a greener medium of SDS and STS

A green envelop of aqueous micellar media generated by anionic surfactants SDS and STS catalyzes the Ce(IV) based oxidation of isomeric pentanols.

Graphical abstract: Insights into the micellar catalysed efficient oxidation of 2- and 3-pentanol by cerium(iv) in a greener medium of SDS and STS
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Enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction using a trimetallic organic framework as the catalyst under visible light

After adding Co, the photocatalytic CO reduction activity of Fe0.02Ni0.10–Cox–PCN-250 (x = 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20 mol) was significantly higher than that of Fe0.02Co0.10–PCN-250 and Fe0.02Co0.10–PCN-250.

Graphical abstract: Enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction using a trimetallic organic framework as the catalyst under visible light
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IrOx–Pt electrode for the electro-oxidation of ethanol in alkaline-type direct ethanol fuel cells: an excellent CO-tolerant catalyst

In this study, an iridium-oxide-layer-deposited Pt surface (IrOx–Pt) was explored as a catalyst for the ethanol oxidation reaction (EtOR) in an alkaline medium.

Graphical abstract: IrOx–Pt electrode for the electro-oxidation of ethanol in alkaline-type direct ethanol fuel cells: an excellent CO-tolerant catalyst
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Insight into the evolution upon ionization from tin-oxo cage photoresist and counterions by DFT calculation

The tin-oxo cage ([R12Sn12O14(OH)6]2+) is an excellent photoresist candidate in extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL). And its' performance is closely related to the counterions.

Graphical abstract: Insight into the evolution upon ionization from tin-oxo cage photoresist and counterions by DFT calculation
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Hydrogen production and degradation of organic pollutants catalyzed by C/Ti3C2/g-C3N4 hollow microsphere Schottky junctions with a built-in electric field in organic wastewater

C/Ti3C2/g-C3N4 Schottky junction hollow microspheres were prepared by the template method.

Graphical abstract: Hydrogen production and degradation of organic pollutants catalyzed by C/Ti3C2/g-C3N4 hollow microsphere Schottky junctions with a built-in electric field in organic wastewater
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Synthesis of model southern rim structures of photosynthetic tetrapyrroles and phyllobilins

Two simple pyrroles react in two simple reactions to afford a dipyrromethane analogue of the southern rim of native tetrapyrroles and their catabolites.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of model southern rim structures of photosynthetic tetrapyrroles and phyllobilins
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Enhanced proton conductivity in a Cu-BTC thin-film membrane through lysine incorporation and a mixed matrix membrane

Preparation of a proton-conductive membrane with abundant proton hopping pathways.

Graphical abstract: Enhanced proton conductivity in a Cu-BTC thin-film membrane through lysine incorporation and a mixed matrix membrane
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Homogenizing of Pt on NiCu films for enhanced HER activity by two-step magneto-electrodeposition

The efficient production of hydrogen through water electrolysis requires stable, high-performance and rather cost-effective electrocatalysts to promote the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).

Graphical abstract: Homogenizing of Pt on NiCu films for enhanced HER activity by two-step magneto-electrodeposition
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A Y-doped P2-Na0.6Li0.11Fe0.27Mn0.62O2 cathode with improved high-rate capability and cycling stability for Na-ion batteries

A promising P2-Na0.6Li0.11Fe0.26Mn0.62Y0.01O2 cathode with a more reversible oxygen redox reaction and higher Na+ transport kinetics was successfully synthesized and studied, showing better high-rate capability and cycling stability.

Graphical abstract: A Y-doped P2-Na0.6Li0.11Fe0.27Mn0.62O2 cathode with improved high-rate capability and cycling stability for Na-ion batteries
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4-Iodo-1H-imidazole dramatically improves the open-circuit voltages of perovskite solar cells to 1.2 V

Although the efficiency of perovskite solar cells is over 25%, there is still a big difference between the open-circuit voltage and its theoretical value, which is ascribed to defects in the perovskite films.

Graphical abstract: 4-Iodo-1H-imidazole dramatically improves the open-circuit voltages of perovskite solar cells to 1.2 V
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Mussel-inspired PDA/Ag nanocomposite catalyst for highly-efficient Cr(VI) removal via visible light-induced reduction and absorption

Polydopamine/Ag-nanoparticle is prepared via reducing Ag+ to Ag nanoparticles by PDA. The photocatalyst shows outstanding catalytic efficiency for Cr(VI) via absorption and photo-induced reduction.

Graphical abstract: Mussel-inspired PDA/Ag nanocomposite catalyst for highly-efficient Cr(vi) removal via visible light-induced reduction and absorption
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Ring expansion/opening reactions of epoxy ene-amides: access to azabicyclononene, tetrahydropyridine and tetrazole scaffolds

Epoxy benzene sulfonamides and substituted chloro-acrylaldehydes under Lewis acid mediation afford azabicyclononene or tetrahydropyridine frameworks; in the presence of additional Me3SiN3, 1,2-substituted tetrazoles are the products.

Graphical abstract: Ring expansion/opening reactions of epoxy ene-amides: access to azabicyclononene, tetrahydropyridine and tetrazole scaffolds
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Engineering the Li-ion flux and interfacial chemistry toward a stable Li metal anode via a simple separator coating strategy

In this study, a composite separator was prepared by simple LATP and ITO coating on PP, which not only induces uniform Li metal plating and stripping but also helps to form stable interphases that comprise of Li3PO4 and LiF.

Graphical abstract: Engineering the Li-ion flux and interfacial chemistry toward a stable Li metal anode via a simple separator coating strategy
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Tetrahedron-based deep-ultraviolet nonlinear optical crystal with optimized KBe2BO3F2-like structure and disordered cations

The Li2NH4Rb(SO4)2 crystal exhibits a strong second-harmonic generation response of 2 × KH2PO4 and a large band gap of 7.56 eV.

Graphical abstract: Tetrahedron-based deep-ultraviolet nonlinear optical crystal with optimized KBe2BO3F2-like structure and disordered cations
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Ecofriendly aminochalcogenation of alkenes: a green alternative to obtain compounds with potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity

We report a solvent- and metal-free methodology for the aminochalcogenation of alkenes, using I2/DMSO as catalytic system, under microwave irradiation. Some of the obtained compounds showed potent antiviral activity against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Graphical abstract: Ecofriendly aminochalcogenation of alkenes: a green alternative to obtain compounds with potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity
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A flexible hierarchical MoS2 nanosheet coated glass fabric via direct hydrothermal deposition for efficient solar-driven steam generation

A flexible and tailorable solar evaporator has a hierarchical porous microstructure assisting light harvesting and water transportation.

Graphical abstract: A flexible hierarchical MoS2 nanosheet coated glass fabric via direct hydrothermal deposition for efficient solar-driven steam generation
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Synthesis of disulfide surrogate peptides incorporating an ethylene glycol bridge

We report a new diaminodiacid containing an ethylene glycol bridge for the synthesis of disulfide surrogate peptides.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of disulfide surrogate peptides incorporating an ethylene glycol bridge
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