Exploring flexibility in molecular crystals: bending responses to light and mechanical stress
This review aims to elucidate the mechanisms governing the flexibility of crystals that respond to both light and mechanical stimuli.
Rapid co-reduction synthesis of ultrafine multi-principal element alloy nanocatalysts for efficient hydrogen evolution
A rapid co-reduction strategy was developed for the synthesis of ultrafine and composition-tunable multi-principal element alloy nanoparticles. The as-synthesized RuPtIrSnCu/C catalyst showed improved hydrogen evolution reaction performance.
3,5-Dinitro-1-(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-amine as an insensitive and thermostable energetic melt-castable material
A trifluoropropyl functionalized energetic compound, TFDNPA, was designed and synthesized, which exhibited potential for TNT replacement as an energetic melt-castable carrier in aluminized explosive formulation.
A Ni-added polyoxometalate: synthesis, structure and catalytic performance
Due to “lacunary-directed” effect, two SiW10 fragments induce Ni2+ ions and further react H3BO3 to form [{BO(OH)2}2Ni6(OH)(H2O)6(SiW10O37)2]9− cluster, catalyzing Knoevenagel condensation efficiently.
Structural analysis, in vitro anti-tubercular activities, and in silico ADMET evaluation of ethyl 7-methoxy-3-(4-substituted benzoyl)indolizine-1-carboxylates
A series of indolizine derivatives were synthesized and characterized by SC-XRD and computational analysis to investigate their structural aspects, as well as their anti-tubercular activity, with varying substituents.
High phase transition temperature and photoluminescence properties in low-dimensional molecular perovskite ferroelastic crystals
We reported 1D perovskite molecular ferroelastic crystals with high phase transition temperature and photoluminescence properties by a metal ion substitution strategy.
Competition between sigma and Pi holes on the same atom
The configuration of certain molecules facilitates the existence of both a σ and π-hole on the same atom. DFT calculations evaluate which site provides a stronger bond with a nucleophile.
Growth and properties of Pr-doped PMNT single crystals
Pr-doped 0.70Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3–0.30PbTiO3 (PMNT:Pr) single crystals are grown with the seed-guided Bridgman method.
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Crystal growth of calcium oxalate mono- and dihydrate under laminar flow in microfluidic devices
Crystallization of calcium oxalate (CaOx) was studied in microfluidic devices, with geometries simulating kidney stones collecting ducts, under laminar flow conditions relevant for kidney stone formation.
A novel bis-(triazolyl)-furoxan energetic compound—graphene-like crystal structure for balancing energy and sensitivity
A novel bis-(triazolyl)-furoxan structure has been developed to balance detonation and sensitivity, attributed to its graphene-like layered stacking arrangement of crystals.
Tailoring the coordination microenvironment of Zn(II) in a light-responsive coordination polymer system for molecular sensing and photodegradation performance
Three semi-conductive CPs with skilfully tuned coordination surroundings exhibited highly efficient sensing of bilirubin and photodegradation of methylene blue due to the bandgap-dominated movements of the photogenerated charge carriers.
Chiral resolution of DL-leucine via salifying tartaric acid derivatives
DL-LEU and D-DTTA form diastereomeric salt pairs consisting of D-LEU:D-DTTA:0.5H2O and L-LEU:D-DTTA:0.357CH3OH:0.75H2O.
Elastic, dielectric and piezoelectric properties of a EuCa4O(BO3)3 high-temperature piezoelectric crystal
A EuCa4O(BO3)3 single crystal with a diameter of 25 mm was successfully grown by the Bridgman method, and the electroelastic and thermal properties of the crystal were studied.
Optical properties of [MMim]2[CuI3] crystals with 0D single-core trigonal planar structures
Optical properties of [MMim]2[CuI3] crystals with 0D single-core trigonal planar structures.
Dynamic manipulation of upconversion luminescence by constructing metal–organic framework and lanthanide-doped nanoparticle composites
A strategy was proposed to regulate the upconversion luminescence of upconversion nanoparticles by utilizing the high-energy vibrations of chemical bonds in the structure of MOFs to promote the multi-phonon relaxation processes of Er3+.
Chiral-driven formation of hybrid cyanurates with large birefringence
The presence of chirality leads to a significant reduction of the dihedral angle and a threefold enhancement in the birefringence.
Bio-templated synthesis of hierarchical polypyrrole-coated VS4 for supercapacitors
De@VS4@PPy with a cross-layered structure was synthesized, which has excellent electrochemical energy storage properties.
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