Themed collection 2024 Frontier and Perspective articles
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Colloidal synthesis of two-dimensional nanocrystals by the polyol route
Polyols are a versatile solvent for colloidal solution synthesis to yield high-quality 2D nanoplates.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 13280-13297
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01322K
Polyoxometalate-derived electrocatalysts enabling progress in hydrogen evolution reactions
Recent developments of polyoxometalate (POM)-derived electrocatalysts, their application to the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), the catalytic HER mechanism, structure–performance correlations, and challenges for the future are reported.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 13248-13279
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01261E
Alpha-metalated N,N-dimethylbenzylamine rare-earth metal complexes and their catalytic applications
Alpha-metalated N,N-dimethylbenzylamine rare-earth metal complexes have proven highly versatile for phosphine addition and dehydrogenative coupling reactions.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 13232-13247
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00826J
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f-Block hydride complexes – synthesis, structure and reactivity
A perspective on complexes of the heaviest and lightest elements; we elucidate how the f-element environment can affect hydride formation, oligomerisation and reactivity, including in catalysis and expose differences between the Ln and An series.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 12814-12836
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00776J
Revolutionizing energy storage: exploring the nanoscale frontier of all-solid-state batteries
All-solid-state batteries offer secure energy storage. Nanomaterials boost performance, but challenges include reducing electrolyte size while maintaining conductivity. This review highlights recent advances in electrode-electrolyte interfaces.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 12410-12433
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01133C
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Recent advances and perspectives on intercalation layered compounds part 1: design and applications in the field of energy
Herein, we present a general overview of the design of intercalation layered compounds (ILCs) and their applications devoted to the field of energy.
Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00755G
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Recent advances and perspectives for intercalation layered compounds. Part 2: applications in the field of catalysis, environment and health
Intercalation compounds represent a unique class of materials that can be anisotropic (1D and 2D-based topology) or isotropic (3D) through their guest/host superlattice repetitive organisation.
Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00757C
Electrochemically driven physical properties of solid-state materials: action mechanisms and control schemes
Various physical properties reversibly driven by solid-state electrochemical reactions are comprehensively reviewed, and their mechanisms are mentioned thoroughly.
Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01532K
Ruthenium-based single atom catalysts: synthesis and application in the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction
The Ru-based single atom catalysts have been extensively applied in electrocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production, in which single-atom Ru acts as either a single site or a combination site depending on the type of catalyst used.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 12022-12033
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01285B
Emerging trends in the development and applications of triazine-based covalent organic polymers: a comprehensive review
The review article highlights the advancements in the synthesis and applications of triazine-based covalent organic polymers in various domains.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 11601-11643
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01127A
Carbon-based photoelectrochemical sensors: recent developments and future prospects
The composition and recognition elements of a PEC detection system and the classification of carbon materials.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 11192-11215
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00534A
From lab to field: Prussian blue frameworks as sustainable cathode materials
Prussian blue and Prussian blue analogues have attracted increasing attention as versatile framework materials with a wide range of applications in catalysis, energy conversion and storage, and biomedical and environmental fields.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 10770-10804
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00905C
Review on synthetic approaches and PEC activity performance of bismuth binary and mixed-anion compounds for potential applications in marine engineering
Bismuth-based semiconductors possess promising optical and electrical properties, making them suitable for photoelectrochemical applications in marine engineering.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 10376-10402
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01212G
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Metal-based carbon monoxide releasing molecules with promising cytotoxic properties
An overview of transition metal-based CORMs with cytotoxic properties is here reported.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 9612-9656
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00087K
Organometallics in molecular junctions: conductance, functions, and reactions
This review summarizes recent progress in organometallic molecular junctions.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 8512-8523
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00668B
A brief review of characteristic luminescence properties of Eu3+ in mixed-anion compounds
Mixed-anion coordination around Eu3+ ions affects the luminescence properties related to the 4f–4f and charge transfer transitions.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 8069-8092
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00191E
Hybridization of layered double hydroxides with functional particles
The preparation, heterostructure and application of hybrids containing layered double hydroxides as the main component are overviewed.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 6144-6156
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00292J
The application of plasma technology for the preparation of supercapacitor electrode materials
Plasma materials preparation technology can effectively affect the materials preparation processing by reactive species and multiple effects in plasma, which ensures it as a promising method for supercapacitor electrode mateirals preparation.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 5749-5769
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT04362B
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Stimuli-responsive luminescence from polar cyano/isocyano-derived luminophores via structural tailoring and self-assembly
Polar cyano and their isomeric isocyano counterparts have attracted great attention as stimuli-responsive luminescent materials in recent years. This article reviewed their development from structural tailoring and self-assembly perspectives.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 5320-5341
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT04049F
Reactivity of metal dioxo complexes
Metal dioxo chemistry and its diverse reactivity are presented with an emphasis on reaction mechanism.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 4874-4889
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT04390H
Recent progress in molecular transition metal catalysts for hydrogen production from methanol and formaldehyde
This review highlights the recent progress in hydrogen production from methanol and formaldehyde over a wide range of molecular transition metal catalysts, with primary focus on the structure–activity relationship in the dehydrogenation pathway.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 4363-4389
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03668E
Diversity of oxidation state in copper complexes with phenolate ligands
The Cu-phenolate complexes show various electronic structures, such as phenoxyl radical binding CuI complexes and CuIV–phenolate species in the formal oxidation state, which give rise to characteristic properties and reactivities of the complexes.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 3911-3929
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT04230H
Open-cage fullerenes as ligands for metals
The reactions of open-cage fullerenes with various metal complexes show a remarkable range of unanticipated behaviors, which are compared to the corresponding reactions with intact fullerenes.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 3930-3948
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03741J
Recent advances in combatting bacterial infections via well-designed metallacycles/metallacages
Bacterial infections can lead to the development of large-scale outbreaks of diseases that pose a serious threat to human life and health.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 3434-3444
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03966H
Systematics of stable copper and silver clusters protected by small bite chelating bidentate sulfur and selenium ligands related to their polyhedral cavities: analogies to aliphatic compounds and three-dimensional spherical aromatic systems
Silver clusters composed exclusively of fused tetrahedra are analogous to simple saturated organic compounds. Copper clusters with central cuboctahedra and silver clusters with central icosahedra having interstitial metal atoms provide examples of metal superatoms.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 2895-2902
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03998F
Coordination-induced bond weakening and small molecule activation by low-valent titanium complexes
The coordination of small molecules to low valent titanium complexes provides a powerful platform for the transformation of challenging substrates either through PCET reactions or bond-weakening induced by π-back donation of electrons from Ti.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 2413-2441
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03454B
Non-noble metal single-atoms for oxygen electrocatalysis in rechargeable zinc–air batteries: recent developments and future perspectives
A comprehensive review by summarizing the fundamental concepts in the field of ZABs and the recent advances in the reported NBM SACs is organized.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 1915-1934
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03249C
Luminescent lanthanide-based molecular materials: applications in photodynamic therapy
This review focuses on the latest developments in luminescent lanthanide-based molecular materials as photosensitizers and their applications in photodynamic therapy.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 1898-1914
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT04064J
Ye Olde supramolecular chemistry, its modern rebranding and overarching trends in chemistry
Herein we contrast the growingly endorsed naming of supramolecular interactions according to the electrophilic atom with deeper and long-lasting discussion about fundamental aspects of bonding. The new nomenclature as a whole is put in question.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 1373-1392
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03686C
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Cooperative activation of carbon–hydrogen bonds by heterobimetallic systems
The activation of C–H bonds by heterobimetallic compounds is a rich area of research that has recently received increased attention. This perspective highlights recent advances and aims to guide the reader in this rapidly evolving field.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 1393-1409
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03571A
DNA-functionalized metal or metal-containing nanoparticles for biological applications
Typical nanoparticles functionalized by DNA (e.g. AuNPs, UCNPs, MOFs, MONPs and QDs).
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 839-850
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03614F
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Unlocking the catalytic potential of gold(II) complexes: a comprehensive reassessment
This perspective highlights the potential of gold(II) complexes in catalysis, shedding light on the pivotal roles played by mononuclear and dinuclear gold(II) complexes, whether as isolated entities or proposed intermediates, in catalytic reactions.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 382-393
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03687A
Recent advances and promise of MXene-based composites as electrode materials for sodium-ion and potassium-ion batteries
Morphology of MXene-based composites in the form of MXene/0D, 1D and 2D structures and their enhanced physicochemical properties thereof.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 15-32
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03176D
Application and prospects of EMOFs in the fields of explosives and propellants
This paper provides an overview of three major EMOFs suitable for explosives and propellant. Additionally, future development directions and prospects for EMOFs are discussed, providing valuable insights for the application of EMOFs.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 13308-13319
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01537A
A catalytic collaboration: pairing transition metals and Lewis acids for applications in organic synthesis
The use of metal catalysts along with Lewis acids to accelerate an organic transformation has proven indispensable for access to structural motifs having applications across medicinal, polymer, materials chemistry, and more.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 13298-13307
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01550A
Crafting sustainable solutions: architecting biodegradable copolymers through controlled ring-opening copolymerization
Comprehensive studies concerning the synthesis of PCL–PLA copolymers towards generating novel biodegradable materials by controlling their macromolecular architecture using well-defined organometallic catalysts.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 12837-12866
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01054J
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Band gap engineering and photoluminescence tuning in halide double perovskites
Halide double perovskites (HDPs) offer a versatile platform for property tuning. This article describes recent advancements in optimizing structures and electronic properties of HDPs for light conversion.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 12442-12449
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01420K
Smart synthesis of highly porous metal oxide powders with the self-assembly of amphiphilic organic compounds
High-quality porous metal oxides are synthesized using amphiphilic organic compounds by utilizing a general-purpose spray-dryer, resulting in the smart optimization of synthetic conditions by combining several EISA processes.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 12434-12441
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01427H
Galloborates as ultraviolet nonlinear optical crystals: advances and perspectives
Noncentrosymmetric galloborates show rich structural chemistry with various B–O anionic units and the [GaO4] tetrahedron and are suitable candidates as ultraviolet nonlinear optical crystals.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 12034-12042
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01206B
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Electrocatalytic formate and alcohol oxidation by hydride transfer at first-row transition metal complexes
This Frontier article highlights the key advances in electrocatalytic formate and alcohol oxidation using first-row transition metal-hydride catalysts, and offers insights into the remaining challenges and future research directions for this field.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 11644-11654
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT04304E
New insights for valorization of polyolefins/light alkanes: catalytic dehydrogenation of n-alkanes by immobilized pincer–iridium complexes
This scientific review delves into the innovative realm of polyolefins/light alkanes valorization through their catalytic dehydrogenation employing pincer-ligated iridium organometallic complexes.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 11216-11227
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00847B
Recent research progress of selenotungstate-based biomolecular sensing materials
Recent progress of electrochemical and fluorescent biosensors of selenotungstate-based materials was summarized. This overview could provide insights for the continuous development of polyoxometalate-based biosensors.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 10805-10813
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01340A
Layered double hydroxide-based electrode materials derived from metal–organic frameworks: synthesis and applications in supercapacitors
This Frontier highlights the recent progress in the synthesis of MOF-derived LDH electrode materials, including pristine LDH powders, LDH composites and LDH-based arrays, and their applications in SCs.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 10403-10415
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01344A
Metal-sulfide/polysulfide functionalized layered double hydroxides – recent progress in the removal of heavy metal ions and oxoanionic species from aqueous solutions
This review summarizes various syntheses and structural characterization of metal sulfide/polysulfide intercalated LDHs and their sorption properties with mechanisms for various chemically toxic inorganic species (heavy metal cations and oxo-anions).
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 10037-10049
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00883A
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Exploring the impact of various reducing agents on Cu nanocluster synthesis
Exploring the influence of different reducing agents and their corresponding reaction conditions on the synthesis of copper nanoclusters, this study aims to provide valuable insights that can steer future research efforts in this field.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 9657-9663
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00296B
Solid-state excimer emission of o-carborane derivatives and applications for stimuli-responsive luminescent materials
This article describes solid-state excimer-emitting materials based on aryl-modified o-carborane derivatives. Recent progress in stimuli-responsive materials with solid-state excimer emission based on modified o-carboranes is explained.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 9240-9247
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT01072H
Research progress on layered metal oxide electrocatalysts for an efficient oxygen evolution reaction
This article surveys the recent frontier advancements in layered metal oxide (LMO)–based catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The design rationales, mechanism, and future perspectives of LMOs for efficient OER catalysis are delineated.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 8872-8886
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00619D
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Recent advances in the stabilization of monomeric stibinidene chalcogenides and stibine chalcogenides
The synthetic strategies employed to isolate monomeric stibinidene chalcogenides (RSbCh) and monomeric stibine chalcogenides (R3SbCh) are discussed, and a perspective on the outcomes and future directions of this exciting area is provided.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 8524-8534
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00506F
Recent advances in organolead halide crystalline materials for photocatalytic H2 evolution and CO2 reduction applications
This Frontier presents a comprehensive overview of the moisture-sensitive mechanism of organolead halide perovskites and the enhancement strategies for their structural stability and photocatalytic performance.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 8093-8104
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT04144A
The post-synthesis modification (PSM) of MOFs for catalysis
The covalent, post-synthesis modification of metal–organic frameworks is an efficient strategy for producing complex pore environments, bringing us closer to the goal of constructing enzyme-like catalysts.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 7659-7668
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00514G
From Ln2O2S to Ln10OS14: exploring the sulphur spectrum of trivalent lanthanoid oxysulphides
Lanthanoid oxysulphides exhibit great versatility in their chemical compositions which allow for their optoelectronic properties to be tuned by the relative amounts of oxygen and sulphur present in their crystal structures.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 6855-6859
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00294F
Polyoxometalate-based reticular materials for proton conduction: from rigid frameworks to flexible networks
This Frontier article highlights the advancements in POM-based reticular materials for proton conduction and offers insights into the future development of advanced proton conductors for emerging technologies.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 6488-6495
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00229F
Recent developments in piezo-photocatalytic CO2 reduction: concepts, mechanism, and advances
A more significant percentage of reactive radicals are produced via piezo-photocatalysis associated with vibrational energy for CO2 reduction than those produced by photocatalysis.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 4890-4899
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT00081A
Spectroscopic techniques to probe magnetic anisotropy and spin–phonon coupling in metal complexes
Magnetic anisotropy and spin–phonon coupling are key properties of single-molecule magnets. The use of far-IR and Raman magneto-spectroscopies (FIRMS and RaMS), and inelastic neutron scattering (INS) to determine the magnetic properties is highlighted.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 4390-4405
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03609J
A review of modulation strategies for improving the catalytic performance of transition metal sulfide self-supported electrodes for the hydrogen evolution reaction
This paper summarizes five strategies for improving the activity and stability of transition metal sulfide self-supported electrodes. The key problems and challenges for the future development of electrocatalysts for the HER are also presented.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 3959-3969
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT04244H
Recent advances in lanthanide-based POMs for photoluminescent applications
This frontier presents Ln-based POMs in photoluminescence applications, focusing mainly on multi-color emission, fluorescent probes, fluorescent switch, drug activity, biomedical imaging, pH sensing and temperature sensing.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 3949-3958
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03999D
Insights on MOF-derived metal–carbon nanostructures for oxygen evolution
This article focuses on elucidating the fabrication and design of metal-organic framework derived metal-carbon nanostructures for oxygen evolution. It is categorized into three following topics: MOF selection, metal introduction and carbon structure.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 2903-2916
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT04263D
Fluoro-bridged rare-earth metal–organic frameworks
Rare-earth (RE) metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) offer unique optical, electronic, and magnetic properties.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 3445-3453
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03814A
Recent progress in hierarchical nanostructures for Ni-based industrial-level OER catalysts
Constructing a nickel based hierarchical structure is one of the important strategies for achieving high current density oxygen evolution reactions.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 2442-2449
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03820C
Dynamic metal-linker bonds in metal–organic frameworks
Metal-linker bonds serve as the “glue” that binds metal ions to multitopic organic ligands in the porous materials known as metal–organic frameworks (MOFs).
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 1935-1941
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT04164F
Kappa what? Insights into the coordination modes of N2P2 ligands
This review article explores the different coordination modes of N2P2 ligands and highlights the resulting complexes’ reactivity and catalytic abilities.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 1410-1420
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT02831C
Recent progress of Ni-based nanomaterials for the electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction at large current density
A comprehensive review regarding the design and application of various Ni-based electrocatalyst toward OER with large current densities is organized.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 851-861
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03636G
A DFT perspective on organometallic lanthanide chemistry
This Frontier article highlights the scope and limitations of DFT in interpreting structures and spectra of lanthanide complexes, elucidating periodic trends, and predicting their properties and reactivity, presented through selected examples.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 410-417
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03221C
Fluorescence sensing and device fabrication with luminescent metal–organic frameworks
Recent progress in luminescent metal–organic frameworks for detecting ions, volatile organic compounds, biomolecules and environmental toxins and device fabrication has been reviewed.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 394-409
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03223J
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Alkaline earth metals: homometallic bonding
A discussion of the nature of homometallic alkaline earth bonding is presented, recent synthetic advances are described, and future directions are considered.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 33-39
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03550F
A comprehensive review of various carbonaceous materials for anodes in lithium-ion batteries
With the advent of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the selection and application of electrode materials have been the subject of much discussion and study.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 4900-4921
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT04010K
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This web collection contains the Frontier and Perspective articles published in Dalton Transactions in 2024.