Themed collection 2023 Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers HOT articles

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Tin as a co-catalyst for electrocatalytic oxidation and reduction reactions

Tin (Sn) as a co-catalyst exerts a substantial influence on multiple electrocatalytic reactions. Delving into Sn's role in electrocatalysts and pioneering novel strategies have an immense impact for green synthesis and energy production.

Graphical abstract: Tin as a co-catalyst for electrocatalytic oxidation and reduction reactions
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Hydrogen storage as liquid solar fuels

This review article focuses on catalytic interconversion between hydrogen and liquid or solid solar fuels using metal complexes as redox catalysts.

Graphical abstract: Hydrogen storage as liquid solar fuels
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Highly efficient tungsten/molybdenum-based electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction: a review

The mechanisms, synthesis methods and strategies for application of W/Mo-based ORR electrocatalysts are briefly introduced. Recent advances in W/Mo-based ORR electrocatalysts are discussed in detail.

Graphical abstract: Highly efficient tungsten/molybdenum-based electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction: a review
Open Access Review Article

The role of high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and aberration corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy in unraveling the structure–property relationships of Pt-based fuel cells electrocatalysts

Exploring the nanostructures of platinum-based fuel cell electrocatalysts through the lens of advanced transmission electron microscopy techniques unveils the secrets of structure-activity-stability relationships.

Graphical abstract: The role of high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and aberration corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy in unraveling the structure–property relationships of Pt-based fuel cells electrocatalysts
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The chemistry of the s- and p-block elements with 2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine ligands

The manifold chemistry of terpyridine (tpy) ligands with main-group elements is reviewed not only to provide an overview on this topic but to also inspire intensified research in this often disregarded field.

Graphical abstract: The chemistry of the s- and p-block elements with 2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine ligands
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The multiple roles of rare earth elements in the field of photocatalysis

The role and classification of rare earth elements in photocatalysts are summarized, with the aim of providing suggestions for the future development of rare earth photocatalysts.

Graphical abstract: The multiple roles of rare earth elements in the field of photocatalysis
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Local structural environment of single-atom catalysts

In this review, we discuss the catalytically active sites of single-atom catalysts regulated by modulating the metal single-atoms and coordination environment, as well as summarizing major challenges and development opportunities for the field of SACs.

Graphical abstract: Local structural environment of single-atom catalysts
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Towards scalability: progress in metal oxide charge transport layers for large-area perovskite solar cells

In this review article, we aim to offer a focused overview of metal oxide CTLs for large-area PSCs, emphasizing recent advancements in deposition techniques, modification strategies, and their suitability for large-area device applications.

Graphical abstract: Towards scalability: progress in metal oxide charge transport layers for large-area perovskite solar cells
From the themed collection: FOCUS: Perovskite Materials and Devices
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Recent advances in electrocatalytic reduction of ambient CO2 toward high-value feedstock

The effects of climate change have arisen due to greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere, and the finite supply of fossil fuels will eventually be unable to support the needs of the petrochemical industry.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in electrocatalytic reduction of ambient CO2 toward high-value feedstock
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Recent advances towards increasing the Pt utilization efficiency for hydrogen evolution reaction: a review

Pt, an ideal HER catalyst, is costly, hindering its use in wide-scale applications. Here, we discuss how advances to Pt alloys, heterostructures, and SACs improve Pt atomic utilization for HER, and how spectator ions and pH affect performance.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances towards increasing the Pt utilization efficiency for hydrogen evolution reaction: a review
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The importance of second sphere interactions on single molecule magnet performance

Secondary interactions occur beyond the primary coordination sphere and can influence the performance of single molecule magnets (SMMs). This article highlights the role that secondary interactions play in the synthesis and performance of SMMs.

Graphical abstract: The importance of second sphere interactions on single molecule magnet performance
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Investigating the role of oxygen vacancies in metal oxide for enhanced electrochemical reduction of NO3 to NH3: mechanistic insights

Ammonia (NH3) is a crucial chemical commodity used extensively in fertilizer production and as a renewable potential energy carrier.

Graphical abstract: Investigating the role of oxygen vacancies in metal oxide for enhanced electrochemical reduction of NO3− to NH3: mechanistic insights
From the themed collection: Nitrogen-cycle electrocatalysis
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Latest progress in proton-conducting hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks

The latest progress of proton-conductive HOFs in terms of preparation, structural characteristics, proton conductivity, and proton-conducting mechanism are presented. The future trends and design ideas are also highlighted and prospected.

Graphical abstract: Latest progress in proton-conducting hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks
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Designing Janus catalysts for renewable energy-relevant bifunctional small molecule activation

Developing bifunctional catalysts is critical for ensuring renewable energy applications via small molecule activation.

Graphical abstract: Designing Janus catalysts for renewable energy-relevant bifunctional small molecule activation
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Recent advances of metal oxide catalysts for electrochemical NH3 production from nitrogen-containing sources

This article summarizes recent advances in metal oxides catalyzed ammonia production via the electrocatalysis of N2 and nitrates. Critical challenges and future research directions to accomplish their potential industrialization are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances of metal oxide catalysts for electrochemical NH3 production from nitrogen-containing sources
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Recent progress and prospects of rare earth elements for advanced aqueous zinc batteries

We analyze the unique roles played by rare earth elements from the three perspectives of cathode, anode and electrolyte. We summarize their potential applications and rational optimization strategies towards electrodes, separators and electrolytes.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress and prospects of rare earth elements for advanced aqueous zinc batteries
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Recent advances in molybdenum diselenide-based electrocatalysts: preparation and application in the hydrogen evolution reaction

This review summarizes the preparation of MoSe2-based materials, their application in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), the catalytic mechanism for improved HER performance, structure–performance correlations and the challenges in the future.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in molybdenum diselenide-based electrocatalysts: preparation and application in the hydrogen evolution reaction
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Single-ion magnetism behaviors in lanthanide(III) based coordination frameworks

Incorporating Ln(III) ions into coordination framework structures confers multifunctional properties such as single-ion magnetism, host–guest interactions, and more, which could have broad applications in diverse fields.

Graphical abstract: Single-ion magnetism behaviors in lanthanide(iii) based coordination frameworks
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Recent developments and prospects for engineering first-row transition metal-based catalysts for electrocatalytic NOx reduction to ammonia

First-row transition metal-based electrocatalysts, including Cu, Fe, Co, Ni, and Ti-based electrocatalysts, for high-efficiency NOx reduction are reviewed. These electrocatalysts should possess three advantages indicated in the figure above.

Graphical abstract: Recent developments and prospects for engineering first-row transition metal-based catalysts for electrocatalytic NOx− reduction to ammonia
From the themed collection: Nitrogen-cycle electrocatalysis
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Advances in the application of manganese dioxide and its composites for theranostics

This review summarizes recent advances in the application of manganese dioxide and its composites for theranostics.

Graphical abstract: Advances in the application of manganese dioxide and its composites for theranostics
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Bimetallic-based composites for potassium-ion storage: challenges and perspectives

Bimetallic-based compounds are regarded as promising anode materials. This review highlights design strategies of various bimetallic-based compounds and summarizes the latest research progress, challenges and prospectives for their applications in PIBs.

Graphical abstract: Bimetallic-based composites for potassium-ion storage: challenges and perspectives
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Recent progress in ammonia synthesis based on photoelectrocatalysis

Photoelectrocatalytic NH3 synthesis from N2 and H2O is a promising approach for N-neutralization goal based on catalytic strategies, such as vacancy engineering, ion doping, frustrated Lewis pair design, heterojunction construction, etc.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in ammonia synthesis based on photoelectrocatalysis
From the themed collection: Nitrogen-cycle electrocatalysis
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Recent advances and strategies of electrocatalysts for large current density industrial hydrogen evolution reaction

The urgent demand for sustainable energy resources has boosted research into highly efficient electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).

Graphical abstract: Recent advances and strategies of electrocatalysts for large current density industrial hydrogen evolution reaction
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Research progress of MXenes and layered double hydroxides for supercapacitors

In this study, the preparation methods of MXenes and layered dihydroxides (LDHs) are reviewed. In addition, the preparation and the electrochemical performances for supercapacitors of MXene/LDHs composites are summarized in detail.

Graphical abstract: Research progress of MXenes and layered double hydroxides for supercapacitors
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Recent advances in atomically precise metal nanoclusters for electrocatalytic applications

Atomically precise nanoclusters provide a good platform for investigating the actual active sites and reaction mechanisms of electrocatalysis at the atomic or molecular scale, which has been investigated for numerous electrocatalytic applications.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in atomically precise metal nanoclusters for electrocatalytic applications
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Actinide-based single-molecule magnets: alone or in a group?

This review presents a survey of representative mononuclear and multinuclear actinide SMMs to look back at how far we have come, trying to seek out a feasible strategy for top-performing An-SMMs.

Graphical abstract: Actinide-based single-molecule magnets: alone or in a group?
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Recent progress and strategies on the design of catalysts for electrochemical ammonia synthesis from nitrate reduction

This review summarizes recent advancements in catalysts for NH3 electrosynthesis from NO3, highlights various strategies to regulate their apparent or intrinsic activities, and proposes the perspective and challenges in this emerging area.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress and strategies on the design of catalysts for electrochemical ammonia synthesis from nitrate reduction
From the themed collection: Nitrogen-cycle electrocatalysis
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Understanding the effect of specific adsorption on the vibrational Stark effect of adsorbates on an electrode surface via surface enhanced spectroscopy

Specific adsorption on a surface can substantially enhance the sensitivity of vibrational modes to an interfacial electric field by altering their electronic states.

Graphical abstract: Understanding the effect of specific adsorption on the vibrational Stark effect of adsorbates on an electrode surface via surface enhanced spectroscopy
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A co-axial structure composed of RuO2 on defective N-doped carbon nanotubes as a highly efficient electrocatalyst for overall water splitting

In RuO2-DNCTs, electrons are transferred from defective N to Ru, modifying Ru electronic structure, optimizing the adsorption energy of intermediate species, resulting in an enhanced reaction kinetics for both HER and OER.

Graphical abstract: A co-axial structure composed of RuO2 on defective N-doped carbon nanotubes as a highly efficient electrocatalyst for overall water splitting
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High-pressure observation of elusive iodoplumbic acid in different hydronium-hydrate solid forms

High-energy conditions stabilize iodoplumbic acid in the form of hydronium acid hydrates. The high-pressure reaction of PbI2 and aqueous concentrated hydriodic acid led to two types of hydrated acids and revealed a new polymorph of lead(II) iodide.

Graphical abstract: High-pressure observation of elusive iodoplumbic acid in different hydronium-hydrate solid forms
From the themed collection: FOCUS: Perovskite Materials and Devices
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An electron-accepting half-sandwich iridium(III) complex for the treatment of hypoxic tumors via synergetic chemo- and phototherapy

Here is a red light-responsive half-sandwich iridium(III) complex designed for treating hypoxic tumors through a synergistic effect involving apoptosis and ferroptosis.

Graphical abstract: An electron-accepting half-sandwich iridium(iii) complex for the treatment of hypoxic tumors via synergetic chemo- and phototherapy
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Ultrastable and highly efficient hydrogen evolution by heterogeneous NiO/Ni catalysts under industrial electrolysis conditions

The heterojunction of NiO/Ni synergistically optimizes the kinetics during the alkaline hydrogen evolution process, thereby enhancing the catalytic performance beyond that of Pt/C.

Graphical abstract: Ultrastable and highly efficient hydrogen evolution by heterogeneous NiO/Ni catalysts under industrial electrolysis conditions
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Molecular insight into intrinsic-trap-mediated emission from atomically precise copper-based chalcogenide models

Component-dependent trap sites in copper-related emission were studied using chalcogenide cluster models. In3+ ions in the clusters induce shallow-delocalized traps while Ga3+ ions are associated with carrier localization at deep-localized traps.

Graphical abstract: Molecular insight into intrinsic-trap-mediated emission from atomically precise copper-based chalcogenide models
From the themed collection: FOCUS: Metal and Metal-Containing Clusters
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Imine-linked donor–acceptor metal–organic frameworks for an efficient photocatalytic oxidative coupling reaction

We report two imine-linked donor–acceptor (D–A) MOFs with Cu(I) cyclic trinuclear units (CTUs) via Schiff base condensations and their high photocatalytic activity for aerobic oxidation reaction of benzylamines.

Graphical abstract: Imine-linked donor–acceptor metal–organic frameworks for an efficient photocatalytic oxidative coupling reaction
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Efficient Nb2O5@g-C3N4 heterostructures for enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction with highly selective conversion to CH4

A novel strategy combined with the virtues of both Nb2O5 and g-C3N4 is designed to construct a type II heterojunction, which realizes efficient photocatalytic CO2RR and shows great CH4 selectivity.

Graphical abstract: Efficient Nb2O5@g-C3N4 heterostructures for enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction with highly selective conversion to CH4
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Heterogeneous CoS2/MS2 microspheres for an efficient oxygen evolution reaction

Heterogeneous CoS2/MS2 microspheres lower the overpotential of the oxygen evolution reaction.

Graphical abstract: Heterogeneous CoS2/MS2 microspheres for an efficient oxygen evolution reaction
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Oxygen defect engineering on low-crystalline iron(III) oxyhydroxide as a highly efficient electrocatalyst for water oxidation

The defects optimized the adsorption capacity of the reaction intermediates during the catalytic process and finally improved the catalytic efficiency.

Graphical abstract: Oxygen defect engineering on low-crystalline iron(iii) oxyhydroxide as a highly efficient electrocatalyst for water oxidation
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Na10Zn(NO3)4(SO3S)4: a nonlinear optical crystal combining inorganic π-conjugated and non-π-conjugated heteroanion groups

Combining non-π-conjugated heteroanionic groups and π-conjugated groups is an effective strategy for obtaining crystals with excellent optical properties.

Graphical abstract: Na10Zn(NO3)4(SO3S)4: a nonlinear optical crystal combining inorganic π-conjugated and non-π-conjugated heteroanion groups
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Direct coupling of two inert CO2 molecules to form a C–C bond on the Cu0 atomic interfaces of the nitrogen-doped graphene-supported Cu4 cluster

Direct coupling of two inert CO2 molecules to form a CO2 dimer with strong C–C bond over the Cu0 atomic interfaces is proposed based on our periodic density functional theory calculations.

Graphical abstract: Direct coupling of two inert CO2 molecules to form a C–C bond on the Cu0 atomic interfaces of the nitrogen-doped graphene-supported Cu4 cluster
From the themed collection: FOCUS: Metal and Metal-Containing Clusters
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Fe, S-uniformly dispersed Ni MOFs based on FeS substrate precipitation-dissolution equilibrium for water and seawater oxidation

In the pursuit of advancing electrocatalysts for alkaline oxygen evolution reaction (OER), the development of nickel-based metal–organic frameworks with a judicious balance of cost-effectiveness and catalytic efficacy is of paramount importance.

Graphical abstract: Fe, S-uniformly dispersed Ni MOFs based on FeS substrate precipitation-dissolution equilibrium for water and seawater oxidation
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Depressed P3–O3′ phase transition in an O3-type layered cathode for advanced sodium-ion batteries

The introduction of Cu2+ and Sn4+ ensures the remarkable structure stability of O3-Na0.993Ni0.382Mn0.428Cu0.098Sn0.049O2 to depress the Na+/vacancy rearrangement and P3 → O3′ phase transition, and hence good electrochemical performance.

Graphical abstract: Depressed P3–O3′ phase transition in an O3-type layered cathode for advanced sodium-ion batteries
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Copper-based inorganic nanozymes enhance the electrical conductivity of tumors to synergistically induce the pyroptosis, ferroptosis, and apoptosis of tumors

Electrotherapy (ET) effectively ablates solid tumors, inhibiting their growth.

Graphical abstract: Copper-based inorganic nanozymes enhance the electrical conductivity of tumors to synergistically induce the pyroptosis, ferroptosis, and apoptosis of tumors
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Efficient triplet energy transfer in a 0D metal halide hybrid with long persistence room temperature phosphorescence for time-resolved anti-counterfeiting

Due to strong overlap between the triplet emission of DPTA and 1S03Px absorption of Sb3+, efficient triplet energy transfer occurs between DPTA and Sb and the afterglow persistence time of DIC:x% Sb can be easily tailored through Sb3+ doping.

Graphical abstract: Efficient triplet energy transfer in a 0D metal halide hybrid with long persistence room temperature phosphorescence for time-resolved anti-counterfeiting
From the themed collection: FOCUS: Perovskite Materials and Devices
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Exploring the effect of the reaction conditions on the mechanism of the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 in the vapor phase over Pt/TiO2: an operando FTIR study

CH4 production enhancement upon periodic irradiation cycles.

Graphical abstract: Exploring the effect of the reaction conditions on the mechanism of the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 in the vapor phase over Pt/TiO2: an operando FTIR study
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Distinct electronic effects of borane– and boryl–nickel complexes for catalyzing H2 activation

Electrophilic borane and nucleophilic boryl transition metal catalysts for H2 activation.

Graphical abstract: Distinct electronic effects of borane– and boryl–nickel complexes for catalyzing H2 activation
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Designing a binuclear copper center-incorporated photocatalyst to simulate enzyme catalysis in aerobic hydroxylation of phenylboronic acids

An artificial monooxygenase Cu(I)W–TPT was synthesized from Cu(I), photosensitizer and electronic sponge [P2W18O62]6−, which gave an excellent yield and selectivity in the phenylboronic acid oxidation with the generated ˙O2 through Type I partway.

Graphical abstract: Designing a binuclear copper center-incorporated photocatalyst to simulate enzyme catalysis in aerobic hydroxylation of phenylboronic acids
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A supercritical relaxor phase boundary for ultrahigh electrostrictive properties

In this work the design of a critical phase point where reversible transition from the ergodic relaxor state to an unstable long-range ordered ferroelectric state takes place is reported.

Graphical abstract: A supercritical relaxor phase boundary for ultrahigh electrostrictive properties
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Achieving broadband ultraviolet to mid-infrared transparency in germanate-based nonlinear optical crystals Cs3REGe3O9 (RE = Y, Gd)

Two novel Cs3REGe3O9 (RE = Y, Gd) crystals were extracted and exhibit a breakthrough of UV cutoff edge at 210 and 215 nm, respectively, the shortest value among boron-free germanate-based NLO materials.

Graphical abstract: Achieving broadband ultraviolet to mid-infrared transparency in germanate-based nonlinear optical crystals Cs3REGe3O9 (RE = Y, Gd)
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Luminescence detection of CH2Cl2 by varying Cu⋯Cu interactions in a flexible porous coordination polymer

A flexible Cu(I) coordination polymer is reported as the luminescence sensor for the detection of CH2Cl2. The adsorption of guest molecules lengthens the Cu⋯Cu distance, resulting in luminescent blue shifts and higher emission energy.

Graphical abstract: Luminescence detection of CH2Cl2 by varying Cu⋯Cu interactions in a flexible porous coordination polymer
From the themed collection: FOCUS: Metal and Metal-Containing Clusters
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Th@C2(8)-C84 and Th@Cs(15)-C84: impact of actinide metal ions on the electronic structures of actinide endohedral metallofullerenes

Two novel endohedral metallofullerenes, Th@C2(8)-C84 and Th@Cs(15)-C84, have been successfully synthesized and fully characterized. Spectroscopic studies suggest that endohedral actinide metal atoms have an important impact on the electronic structures of actinide metallofullerenes.

Graphical abstract: Th@C2(8)-C84 and Th@Cs(15)-C84: impact of actinide metal ions on the electronic structures of actinide endohedral metallofullerenes
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An eco-friendly electrolyte additive for high-power primary aqueous Mg–air batteries

The introduction of glycine as an additive in NaCl can improve the high-current-density discharge performance of the commercial AZ31 alloy for Mg–air batteries.

Graphical abstract: An eco-friendly electrolyte additive for high-power primary aqueous Mg–air batteries
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Pore environment reinforced laser dye fluorescence in an adenine-containing metal–organic framework with pocket-like channels

Confinement laser dye into two novel adenine-containing metal-organic frameworks with the same components but different pore environments and topologies exhibited distinct adsorptive luminescence behaviours.

Graphical abstract: Pore environment reinforced laser dye fluorescence in an adenine-containing metal–organic framework with pocket-like channels
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Bi-directional strains increase the performance of iridium oxide nanoparticles towards the acidic oxygen evolution reaction in proton exchange membrane electrolyzers

The challenge of achieving high-performance iridium-based catalysts towards the oxygen evolution reaction in proton exchange membrane electrolyzers remains unresolved due to the highly acidic catalyst/PEM interface and oxidation conditions.

Graphical abstract: Bi-directional strains increase the performance of iridium oxide nanoparticles towards the acidic oxygen evolution reaction in proton exchange membrane electrolyzers
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Self-promoted ammonia selectivity for the electro-reduction of nitrogen on gt-C3N4 supported single metal catalysts: the machine learning model and physical insights

Intrinsic selectivity and activity correlation by machine learning for the nitrogen reduction reaction.

Graphical abstract: Self-promoted ammonia selectivity for the electro-reduction of nitrogen on gt-C3N4 supported single metal catalysts: the machine learning model and physical insights
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Dithiocarbazate–Zn(II) complexes for photodynamic therapy and chemotherapy against lung cancer

The Zn(II) complex could efficiently produce ˙O2 to damage lung cancer cells by photodynamic therapy. Simultaneously, the complex can cause cell damage by chemotherapy.

Graphical abstract: Dithiocarbazate–Zn(ii) complexes for photodynamic therapy and chemotherapy against lung cancer
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Fabrication of ultrathin two-dimensional MOF nanosheets with cage-like cavities showing excellent adsorption for lead(II)

An ultrathin 2D MOF nanosheet with cage-like cavities was constructed, which showed an outstanding Pb2+ uptake capacity of 738.65 mg g−1 as well as ultrahigh selectivity and anti-interference performance.

Graphical abstract: Fabrication of ultrathin two-dimensional MOF nanosheets with cage-like cavities showing excellent adsorption for lead(ii)
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LiVTeO5: a mid-infrared nonlinear optical vanadium tellurate crystal exhibiting enhanced second harmonic generation activities and notable birefringence

A novel NLO tellurate crystal, LiVTeO5, was extracted via spontaneous crystallization. It features the attractive merits of a strong SHG response, a large band gap, a wide transmittance range, and a notable birefringence.

Graphical abstract: LiVTeO5: a mid-infrared nonlinear optical vanadium tellurate crystal exhibiting enhanced second harmonic generation activities and notable birefringence
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Unraveling the effect of carbon morphology evolution in hard carbons on sodium storage performance

Na ions can be effectively inserted into carbon layers with suitable spacing and pseudo-graphitic domains play a crucial role in sodium storage. The plateau capacity is positively correlated with the proportion of pseudo-graphitic domains.

Graphical abstract: Unraveling the effect of carbon morphology evolution in hard carbons on sodium storage performance
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Highly dispersed ultra-small RuO2 nanoparticles on NiO nanosheet arrays as efficient pH-universal hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts

Extremely active RuO2/NiO/NF nanosheet arrays with efficient pH-universal HER electrocatalysis were fabricated via a simple in situ hydrothermal growth strategy.

Graphical abstract: Highly dispersed ultra-small RuO2 nanoparticles on NiO nanosheet arrays as efficient pH-universal hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts
Open Access Research Article

Reactivity variance between stereoisomers of saturated N-heterocyclic carbenes on gold surfaces

Two stereoisomers, one C2 symmetric and one Cs symmetric, of saturated N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) were placed on gold films and they demonstrate different reactivity.

Graphical abstract: Reactivity variance between stereoisomers of saturated N-heterocyclic carbenes on gold surfaces
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Guest-induced proton conductivity of two-dimensional layered hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks

We report the self-adaptability of 2D hydrophilic channels of HOFs to guest molecules based on the cyclic SCSC transformation. The studies indicate that the proton conductivity of HOFs depends on the guest-induced hydrogen bonding networks.

Graphical abstract: Guest-induced proton conductivity of two-dimensional layered hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks
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Highly stable and differentially arranged hexanuclear lanthanide clusters: structure, assembly mechanism, and magnetic resonance imaging

This study employs diacylhydrazone-derived ligands to realize controllable construction of differentiated hexanuclear lanthanide clusters with identical cores but different template-motif arrangements for the first time.

Graphical abstract: Highly stable and differentially arranged hexanuclear lanthanide clusters: structure, assembly mechanism, and magnetic resonance imaging
From the themed collection: FOCUS: Metal and Metal-Containing Clusters
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Efficient iodine capture by metal–organic cubes based on hexanuclear vanadium clusters

Two isostructural metal–organic cubes were self-assembled from large-sized tetradentate ligand constructs with hexanuclear vanadium clusters. They have excellent iodine vapor adsorption properties due to large cavities and host–guest interactions.

Graphical abstract: Efficient iodine capture by metal–organic cubes based on hexanuclear vanadium clusters
From the themed collection: FOCUS: Metal and Metal-Containing Clusters
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MnO synergizes with FeC–FeN in carbon nanofibers to boost oxygen reduction for zinc–air batteries

Carbon nanofibers have been used as a medium to encapsulate FeC, FeN, and MnO together through the electrospinning technology, aiming to synergistically enhance the electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction performance.

Graphical abstract: MnO synergizes with FeC–FeN in carbon nanofibers to boost oxygen reduction for zinc–air batteries
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A new infrared nonlinear optical material BaZnGeS4 with a wide band gap and large nonlinear optical response

Based on the “electronic structure engineering bucket effect”, a new AEM-containing sulfide BaZnGeS4 with a wide band gap (∼3.36 eV) and large SHG response (0.8× AGS) has been designed and synthesized via high-temperature solid-state reactions.

Graphical abstract: A new infrared nonlinear optical material BaZnGeS4 with a wide band gap and large nonlinear optical response
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A hundredfold enhancement of relaxation times among Er(III) single-molecule magnets with comparable energy barriers

Three sandwich-type Er(III) SMMs were reported. The relaxation times in the three SMMs are closely correlated with the number of TMS groups on the ligands, that one TMS group resulted in one-order of magnitude change of magnetic relaxation times.

Graphical abstract: A hundredfold enhancement of relaxation times among Er(iii) single-molecule magnets with comparable energy barriers
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Subtle structural engineering of a coordination polymer host for the fluorescence modulation of host–guest donor–acceptor systems

A novel series of host-guest donor-acceptor (D-A)  coordination polymer (CP) materials have been fabricated by subtle structural engineering, which presented multifarious  emission properties and illustrated the great potential in achieving fluorescence modulation.

Graphical abstract: Subtle structural engineering of a coordination polymer host for the fluorescence modulation of host–guest donor–acceptor systems
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Low-coordination single Ni atoms on graphitic C3N4 for nitrite electroreduction to ammonia

Single Ni atoms on g-C3N4 are verified as an efficient catalyst for electrocatalytic converting NO2 to NH3, which is attributed to the critical role of low-coordination Ni1–N2 moieties in activating and hydrogenating NO2 and retarding the HER.

Graphical abstract: Low-coordination single Ni atoms on graphitic C3N4 for nitrite electroreduction to ammonia
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Ultra-low loading Pt atomic cluster electrode with Pt–O bond as an active site with high hydrogen evolution reaction performance

The oxidized Pt atomic cluster-supported Au electrode (PtAC–O–Au) with ultra-low loading exhibits a very high mass activity, and the active site is the oxidized platinum (Pt–O).

Graphical abstract: Ultra-low loading Pt atomic cluster electrode with Pt–O bond as an active site with high hydrogen evolution reaction performance
From the themed collection: FOCUS: Metal and Metal-Containing Clusters
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P-doped hard carbon microspheres for sodium-ion battery anodes with superior rate and cyclic performance

P-doping regulates the morphology and microscopic characteristics of hard carbon microspheres to obtain excellent rate and cyclic sodium storage performance. This study provides a method for preparing high-performance P-doped hard carbon.

Graphical abstract: P-doped hard carbon microspheres for sodium-ion battery anodes with superior rate and cyclic performance
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