Themed collection 2024 Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers HOT articles
Advances in nanoengineering of cathodes for next-generation solid oxide fuel cells
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02451F
Surface oxygen chemistry of metal oxide semiconductor for gas-sensing application
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02385D
Strategic pathway selection for photocatalytic degradation: roles of holes and radicals
As global resources become scarce and environmental issues become increasingly severe, developing photocatalytic technology for efficiently and cleanly degrading pollutants has become a research trend.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01635A
Active molecular units in metal organic frameworks for artificial photosynthesis
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) integrate photoactive and catalytic entities within a 3D structure. This review classifies photocatalytic MOFs by photosensitizer and catalyst localization and their roles in artificial photosynthesis.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01363H
Recent advances in carboxylate-based indium(III)–organic frameworks
A comprehensive review of the preparation strategies, structures and applications of In-MOFs in the last eight years is presented. Moreover, future development trends are highlighted.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7256-7295
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02014F
Emerging applications of perovskite oxides in electrochemical reduction of carcinogenic nitrate to ammonia: a recent review
The electrochemical conversion of carcinogenic nitrate to ammonia (turning waste into wealth) using perovskite oxide-based catalysts aims to create a globally sustainable environment.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7204-7237
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01638F
Targeting protein aggregation: the promising application of polyoxometalates in neurodegenerative diseases
Recent progress in the therapeutic applications of polyoxometalates (POMs) to target protein aggregates in neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) is reviewed.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7238-7255
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01945H
Tuning photoluminescence properties of Au clusters by surface modification and doping: lessons from case studies of icosahedral Au13
This review article focuses on the ubiquitous icosahedral Au13 core protected by organic ligands as a benchmark and derives empirical rules for tuning and enhancing photoluminescence properties through surface modification and heterometal doping.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6694-6710
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01773K
Applications of metal N-heterocyclic carbene complexes in olefin polymerizations
This review summarizes the progress in recent decades regarding the structure–activity relationships of various well-defined metal-NHC catalysts in the polymerization of olefins, particularly α-olefins, styrene, norbornene, and others.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6246-6274
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01470G
Metal–organic framework derived micro-/nano-materials: precise synthesis and clean energy applications
We summarize the different synthetic strategies of MOF-derived micro-/nano-materials to date, including but not limited to calcining, phosphating, sulfurization, the selenylation method, ion exchange, and etching strategies.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6275-6306
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01732C
Recent progress of advanced electrocatalysts for hydrogen production via hydrazine-assisted water electrolysis
This review offers a comprehensive summary of the advanced electrocatalysts for HzOR-assisted water electrolysis. The inherent relationship between various regulatory strategies and the catalytic performance of electrocatalysts is discussed.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6218-6245
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01789G
Redox-active ligand promoted multielectron reactivity at earth-abundant transition metal complexes
This review highlights the application of redox-active ligands for achieving substrate activation and reactivity through multielectron transfer at earth-abundant transition metal complexes.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 5795-5809
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01265H
Poisoning resistance: challenges for hydrogen storage alloys toward engineering applications
Based on the relationship between keywords, six typical hydrogen storage alloys in the field of poisoning were investigated.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 5768-5794
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01065E
Anionic vacancy engineering in the development of electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction: a review
How anions modulate the HER catalytic mechanism.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 5384-5413
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00959B
Atomically precise nanocluster-catalyzed coupling reactions
This review highlights the factors that can dictate the properties of cluster-based catalysts towards coupling reactions, such as ligand effect, doping effect, support effect, and defective effect.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4974-5003
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01039F
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., 2024,11, 4914-4973
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., 2024,11, 4552-4567
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01141D
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
Enhancing CO2 Electroreduction with Decamethylcucurbit[5]uril-Alkaline Earth Metal Modified Pd Nanoparticles
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02135E
A novel cerium-based metal-organic framework supported Pd catalyst for semi-hydrogenation of phenylacetylene
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02225D
Reversible on–off switching of a single-chain magnet via single-crystal-to- single-crystal transition- and light-induced metal-to-metal electron transfer
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01691B
Polar and Tropical Regioisomeric Decanuclear Cuprofullerenes
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02261K
A narrowband ultraviolet-B-emitting LiCaPO4:Gd3+ phosphor with super-long persistent luminescence for over 100 h
Intense NB-UVB emission at 312 nm and super-long persistent luminescence for >100 h have been realized in a LiCaPO4:Gd3+ phosphor after ceasing X-ray excitation, accompanied by a remarkable white-to-brown photochromism phenomenon.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02407A
Optimizing spin qubit performance of lanthanide-based metal−organic frameworks
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02324B
Superior energy storage performance with a record high breakdown strength in bulk Ba0.85Ca0.15Zr0.1Ti0.9O3-based lead-free ceramics via multiple synergistic strategies
A composition and structure optimization strategy combined with a two-step sintering (TSS) process is proposed to design and fabricate (1−x)Ba0.85Ca0.15Zr0.1Ti0.9O3−xBi(Mg1/2Sn1/2)O3 (BCZT-BMSx-TSS) lead-free ceramics.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02126F
MOF-derived Co–Mo bimetallic heterostructures for the selective trapping and conversion of polysulfides in lithium–sulfur batteries
Hollow CoSx/MoO3 derived from ZIF-67 shows preferred selective trapping and conversion of LiPSs as a modified separator material for LSBs.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01249F
A general metal acetate-assisted alcohol thermal strategy to fabricate flexible carbon nanofiber films for supercapacitors
A metal acetate-assisted alcohol thermal (MAA) method overcomes the shortcomings of the complex polyacrylonitrile pre-oxidation process and provides a general and scalable method to prepare a flexible carbon nanofiber film.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7437-7450
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02004A
Stabilization of copper iodide hybrids with increased strength of ionic bonding for lighting and X-ray imaging
By increasing the charge of organic ligands to enhance the ionic bonds, a series of CuI-based hybrid structures with significantly improved stability are fabricated, showing potential as new solid-state lighting phosphors and X-ray scintillators.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7399-7406
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02068E
Engineered iron-doped MOF nanosheets: acid-induced lattice strain for enhanced rate performance in asymmetric supercapacitors
We designed an ASCs based on curled MOF nanosheets. Due to the Jahn–Teller effect and lattice strain "double enhance" the conductivity and regulate the nanostructure of MOF, which results in a high energy density of the assembled ASCs.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7426-7436
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01670J
Theoretical prediction and experimental synthesis of a Ba0.5Pb0.5S alloy via the molecular precursor route
We synthesized Ba–Pb–S chalcogenide compounds with tunable bandgap properties using a discrete molecular precursor strategy. Ba0.5Pb0.5S has a 1.77 eV optical bandgap, p-type characteristics, and shows great potential for optoelectronic applications.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7354-7363
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02090A
Bioinspired electron carrier mediated transmembrane photocatalytic hydrogen evolution in silica colloidosomes
A bioinspired photocatalytic system with an inorganic compartment is designed and fabricated for H2 evolution. The system enables sustained evolution of hydrogen with a higher yield than that in control catalysis in a bulk catalyst suspension.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7416-7425
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02015D
Halogenated carborane molecular ferroelectric crystals with high-temperature phase transition
Five cage-like halogenated o-carborane molecular ferroelectric crystals were successfully obtained with the highest Tc reaching 437 K. This provides a novel avenue for the further design of high Tc carborane ferroelectric crystals.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7346-7353
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02011A
Understanding structural isomerism in organoiridium picolinamidate complexes and its consequences on reactivity and biological properties
Insights into structural isomerization in organoiridium picolinamidate complexes were obtained through experimental studies and density functional theory calculations.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7407-7415
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01955E
A defect pyrochlore-like acentric cubic lead titanium-tellurate crystal exhibiting strong second harmonic generation activity and an extended transparent window
An acentric lead titanium-tellurate crystal, Pb4Ti3TeO13, was extracted using spontaneous crystallization with the pyrochlore structure as a template. It exhibited a large SHG response and a wide transmission range.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7374-7381
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01931H
Computer-aided screening of bismuth molybdates nonlinear optical crystals γ-Bi2MoO6
γ-Bi2MoO6 exhibits a 9.9-times stronger second harmonic generation (SHG) response than that of KDP, large birefringence of 0.21 at 1064 nm, and relatively large band gap of 2.57 eV.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7364-7373
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01781A
Cost-effective conversion of “stones” into high-performance capacitor carbon through a solid–solid inorganic chemical reaction
A cost-effective method to gently convert stone into high-specific-surface-area porous carbon is presented. The supercapacitor performance exceeds that of YP50F. The method bridges the gap between carbon neutrality and clean energy applications.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7390-7398
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01715C
On the origin of the surface superhydrophobicity of rough-textured inorganic materials with intrinsic hydrophilicity
Studies on typical rough-textured inorganic materials showed that the superhydrophobicity of intrinsically hydrophilic inorganic materials originates from a O22− predominant O2 molecular adsorption layer induced by anion vacancies.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7382-7389
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02059F
A 3D-assembled endohedral nitrogen fullerene in a metal–organic framework toward spin qubit and quantum sensors
A molecule-based spin qubit and quantum sensor candidate, N@C60, was developed to detect the 1H nuclei in a metal–organic framework through pulsed-EPR.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7340-7345
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01782J
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., 2024,11, 7296-7306
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00622D
Potential-driven in situ formation of Se-vacancy-rich CuS@Cu2Se to steer the CO2 electroreduction path from HCOOH to C2H5OH
This manuscript describes the intrinsic relationship between potential-dependent HCOOH/C2H5OH selectivity and dynamically evolved copper chalcogenides under the CO2 electroreduction process.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02076F
Single-crystal-to-single-crystal MOF encapsulation of copper azide to prepare laser-sensitive primary explosives
A novel 2D energetic MOF [Cu(ATRZ)(N3)2]n was prepared by single-crystal-to-single-crystal transformation to encapsulating N3−, which is a new copper azide variant with excellent safety and excellent laser initiation performance.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02170C
Diffusion-dominated redox performance of hydrated copper molybdate for high-performance energy storage
High-performance hydrated phase copper molybdate with improved electrochemical performance is reported for hybrid supercapacitors.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02229G
Modulating the birefringence of two-dimensional hybrid lead bromide perovskites using pyridine derivative cations
Crystal structures and optoelectronic performance of hybrid two-dimensional lead bromide halide perovskites are elaborately regulated by pyridyl cations, which achieve a significantly enhanced birefringence of 0.315 (550 nm) for crystal 2.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01547A
LSPR-enhanced photocatalytic N2 fixation over Z-scheme POMOF-derived Cu/WO2 modified C-BiOBr with multiple active sites
In this paper, we successfully prepared a Z-scheme Cu/WO2/C-BOB heterostructure with LSPR effect for efficient photocatalytic nitrogen fixation reaction, which provides a new idea for the study of plasma Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02128B
Shooting short-wavelength nonlinear optical materials with targeted balance performances in hydroxyborates through first-principles high-throughput screening
High-throughput screening of 222 hydroxyborates identified three as promising short-wavelength ultraviolet nonlinear optical. with phase-matching second harmonic generation capacity extending to the solar blind region (200–280 nm).
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02234C
A long-range synergistic effect between Ptn clusters and Zn1 single atoms for efficient selective hydrogenations
Benefiting from the long-range synergistic effect between Ptn clusters and Zn1 single atoms, Ptn@Zn1-N–C displays superior catalytic performance in selective hydrogenations.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI02027H
Synergism between metal single-atom sites and S-vacant two-dimensional nanosheets for efficient hydrogen evolution uncovered by density functional theory and machine learning
H* is generated on Pd single atoms and then migrates to neighboring S sites on which H2 is produced, representing catalytic synergism via hydrogen spillover, which enables Pd1/Sv-MnPS3 to be active and durable for the HER.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 7008-7017
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01723D
Ru nanoparticle-loaded amorphous CoMoP as an efficient electrocatalyst for alkaline water/seawater hydrogen evolution
A low-cost carrier is developed and the size of Ru nanoparticles is reduced to enhance the performance of Ru catalysts used in the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6988-6997
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01851F
Binary Ni–W metal sulfides with polyhedral nanostructures towards efficient hydrogen evolution
Designing multi-transition metal-based sulfides holds promise for alkaline water electrolysis, whereas the selection of suitable, cheap candidates and a facile building strategy remains challenging.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6998-7007
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01806K
Self-assembly of a giant molybdenum titanium-oxo cluster [Mo42Ti12(O2)24] for bifunctional oxidation catalysis
A giant {Mo42Ti12} was reported as the largest MoTOC, which exhibits excellent transformation of BA to BAD to BZA.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6981-6987
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01795A
Oxygen vacancy assisted Ru–Ni(OH)2 for efficient ethylene glycol electrooxidation reaction
Ethylene glycol oxidation (EGOR) is an important step in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling, and it is a thermodynamically more favorable anode reaction in comparison with the oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6889-6897
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01372G
Photoredox catalysis enabled by atomically precise metal nanoclusters
The heterostructure is elaborately designed by a self-assembly strategy, wherein Ag16(GSH)9 nanoclusters serve as photosensitizers to participate in interfacial charge transfer, ultimately resulting in significantly enhanced photoredox catalysis.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6970-6980
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01826E
Constructing built-in electric fields in 2D/2D Schottky heterojunctions for efficient alkaline seawater electrolysis
The construction of Schottky heterojunction in Co3(PO4)2@MXene accelerates the directional transfer of electrons at the interface, achieving efficient hydrogen evolution performance under high current density conditions in seawater electrolysis.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6909-6918
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01587H
Modulation of the near-infrared-I and -II luminescence of thulium-incorporated lead-free double perovskites
High-performance NIR emission was observed in Cs2NaInCl6:Tm3+, where the sensitizer Sb3+ achieved high-efficiency NIR emission and Te4+ enabled blue-light excitation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6960-6969
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01772B
Insights into the application of cerium dioxide nanoparticle-modified cobalt phosphide as an efficient electrocatalyst for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries
The introduction of cerium oxide into cobalt phosphide can significantly regulate the electronic structure, modify the catalytic activity and finally enhance the electrochemical performance of lithium–sulfur batteries.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6928-6939
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01349B
Assembly of Si-substituted heteropolyoxotantalate architecture
Compound 1 is the first hetero-POTa containing Si element, and the largest hetero-POTa at present. The proton conductivity of 1 reaches 3.63 × 10−3 S cm−1 at 75 °C and 95% RH, which is comparable to the proton-conducting POMs reported.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6940-6947
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01540A
An organic–inorganic hybrid photoluminescent ferroelastic with high phase transition temperature
An organic–inorganic hybrid ferroelastic [TMIm][MnCl4] with high Tc presents distinct photoluminescence responses to ferroelastic phase transitions.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6874-6879
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01780C
Carbon dioxide affinity (“carboxophilicity”) of trivalent light metal pyrazolates
Group 3 and 13 light metal pyrazolates reversibly insert carbon dioxide. The inverse correlation of their catalytic activity and carboxophilicity is striking.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6948-6959
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01656D
Cobalt and lithium recovery from spent LiCoO2 using a free-standing potassium zinc hexacyanoferrate/carbon cloth composite electrode
A free-standing CC/KZHCF composite can be directly employed as the working electrode for effective separation and recovery of Co2+ and Li+ from waste LiCoO2 cathode.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6880-6888
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01752H
Thermally stable NIR broad emission of Cr3+ doping phosphor with a high output power
The anti-thermal quenching of Cr3+ is determined by the attribution of the defect level, which originates from the coupling between the doped ion Cr3+ and the VO. NIR pc-LED achieves an NIR output power of 59.67 mW with working current of 150 mA.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6898-6908
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01728E
Chemical modulation of AIREIIICIVQVI4 family compounds for band gap and optical anisotropy enhancement
By introducing [AgS3] and [NaQ6] (Q = S, Se) into the AIREIIICIVQVI4 family, four new RE-based chalcogenides with wide band gaps and large birefringence have been rationally designed and fabricated.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6919-6927
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01738B
Stabilization of lattice oxygen in lithium rich cathode materials via manipulating Ni content
Increasing the Ni content in LLOs helps to reduce the number of intrinsic Vo, thereby stabilizing the lattice oxygen. HLR materials with high Ni content exhibit improved cycling stability and lower voltage decay.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6438-6447
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01720J
Superior-performance lithium–sulfur batteries: a face-centered-cubic-structure high-entropy alloy improves the bidirectional catalytic conversion of polysulfides/sulfides
The CoCuMnMoNi high-entropy alloy constructed by thermal cracking of organic frameworks as a catalytic intercalation layer for lithium–sulfur batteries to achieve bi-directional fast catalytic conversion of polysulfides/sulfides.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6425-6437
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01434K
Halogen regulation of multifunctional hybrid materials with photoluminescence and dielectric response
Starting from the pivotal structure–performance relationship, three compounds are synthesized through halogen regulation, and the photoluminescence is dependent on the structure.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6418-6424
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01774A
Activating S surfaces by reversing the electron supply direction for fast hydrogen sensing
The nature of a built-in electric field within supported metal catalysts plays a crucial role in regulating gas adsorption and electron transfer during the gas-sensing process.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6406-6417
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01552E
A universal strategy of constructing Cr-NiFe MOF/CMC aerogel composite catalysts for efficient oxygen evolution reaction
We proposes a universal low-temperature sol-gel method to synthesize the composite of Cr-NiFe MOF on carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) aerogel. The prepared Cr-NiFe MOF/CMC aerogel composite catalyst exhibited enhanced OER activity.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 6367-6375
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01385A
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