Themed collection 2014 Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers Review Articles
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Rational construction of metal–organic frameworks for heterogeneous catalysis
The recently developed strategies on designed synthesis of porous metal–organic framework catalysts and their interesting catalytic properties are summarized in this short review.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2014,1, 721-734
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4QI00111G
Routes to tin chalcogenide materials as thin films or nanoparticles: a potentially important class of semiconductor for sustainable solar energy conversion
A review of synthetic routes to tin chalcogenides and CTZS, promising materials for sustainable photovoltaics.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2014,1, 577-598
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4QI00059E
Visible-light radical reaction designed by Ru- and Ir-based photoredox catalysis
New and easy protocols for radical reactions have been developed.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2014,1, 562-576
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4QI00053F
Liquid phase stepwise growth of surface mounted metal–organic frameworks for exploratory research and development of applications
This review summarized the fundamental properties and applications of MOF films and coatings fabricated by the liquid phase stepwise growth approach.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2014,1, 442-463
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4QI00037D
Metal phosphonate hybrid materials: from densely layered to hierarchically nanoporous structures
Inorganic–organic metal phosphonate hybrid materials with great diversity in structure and properties exhibit application potential in various fields.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2014,1, 360-383
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4QI00011K
New strategies to prepare crystalline chalcogenides
Four new strategies: ionothermal, surfactant-thermal, hydrazine-thermal, and metal Zintl phase usage, have been reviewed.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2014,1, 292-301
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4QI00013G
Hydroxyapatite nanocrystals: colloidal chemistry, assembly and their biological applications
In this review, recent advances in the tunable synthesis, ion doping, assembly and applications of monodisperse HAp nanocrystals are summarized.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2014,1, 215-225
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3QI00087G
N-heterocyclic silylene complexes in catalysis: new frontiers in an emerging field
A review of all existing N-heterocyclic silylene (NHSi) complexes involved in catalysis. Remarkably few examples exist, but already show promise as an emerging new generation of catalysts with the potential to tune catalyst activities and selectivities.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2014,1, 134-148
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3QI00079F
The anion–π interaction: naissance and establishment of a peculiar supramolecular bond
The present review briefly recounts the history, the physical characteristics and some remarkable applications of the anion–π interaction.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2014,1, 35-43
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3QI00055A
Bi- and tri-dentate imino-based iron and cobalt pre-catalysts for ethylene oligo-/polymerization
Iron and cobalt pre-catalysts for ethylene reactivity are reviewed in terms of the influence of the ligand (bi- or tri-dentate) framework on the catalytic performance. Highly linear products ranging from oligomers to high molecular weight polymers result.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2014,1, 14-34
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3QI00028A
About this collection
2014 Review articles published by Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers are collated as below for the benefit of readers.