Themed collection 2024 Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers HOT articles
Recent Progress of Advanced Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Production via Hydrazine-assisted Water Electrolysis
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
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, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01265H
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
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, Advance Article
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, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00959B
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
Ligand-Regulated Catalytic Activity in Fluorescent Gold Nanoclusters
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01828A
Multi-step cation substitution facilitating the exploration of potential infrared nonlinear optical materials
Multi-step cation substitution is an effective method to regulate the tetrahedral frameworks and enhance infrared nonlinear optical performance.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01603C
Cobalt-promoted Zn encapsulation within Silicalite-1 for oxidative propane dehydrogenation with CO2 by microwave catalysis at low temperature
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01560F
Self-standing hollow Ni-doped Mo2C nanotube arrays induced by the Kirkendall effect for an efficient hydrogen evolution reaction in acidic and alkaline solutions
Ni-Mo2C nanotube arrays with a large specific surface area, superhydrophilic/superaerophobic surface and excellent charge transfer capability as efficient HER catalysts.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01427H
Atomically Dispersed Pd on ZrO2 for Efficient Nitrite Electroreduction to Ammonia
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01609B
The hidden features of fullerene rotation in the crystal lattice
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01562B
Boosting the Oxygen Evolution Reaction via the Reconstruction of M(OH)x/Fe3O4 Catalyst
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01574F
Tailoring electronic environments of dispersed Ru sites for efficient alkaline hydrogen evolution
Benefiting from the metal-support interactions, the prepared Ru-NiCoO2/CC exhibits excellent alkaline HER activity. Importantly, the two-electrode electrolyzer with Ru-NiCoO2/CC demonstrates potential for integration with intermittent energy systems.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01505C
Supramolecular delivery of dinuclear ruthenium and osmium MCU inhibitors
The mitochondrial calcium uniporter (MCU) inhibitors Ru265 and Os245 were functionalized with adamantane to make them amenable for encapsulation in cucurbituril. The resulting host–guest complexes were investigated for their biological properties.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 5064-5079
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01102C
A 3D structural NC/ZnO@carbon cloth matrix as a potassiophilic host for a dendrite-free potassium metal anode
Metallic potassium batteries (PMBs), with natural abundance and relatively low operating potentials, are considered one of the mighty alternatives to lithium-ion batteries.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 5043-5053
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01281J
A lead-free zero-dimensional hybrid antimony halide perovskite X-ray scintillator with exceptional emission efficiency and excellent stability as a highly sensitive fluorescent probe
A zero-dimensional perovskite [FPPP]2SbCl7 with 99.26% PLQY is an efficient X-ray scintillator (46 927 photons per MeV) with a low detection limit and a PL probe for nitrobenzene.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 5034-5042
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01114G
In situ formation of CeO2 coupled with hollow NiCo-LDH nanosheets for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
A facile in situ modification strategy was developed to create a unique NiCo-LDH/CeO2 hollow nanosheet. The formation mechanism and photocatalytic hydrogen production performance of the heterostructure catalyst were thoroughly investigated.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 5080-5090
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01435A
Synthesis and near-infrared photothermal conversion of Cp*Rh-based [2]-catenanes in trapezoidal metallacycles
Minor differences among pyridine ligands led to [2]-catenanes with dramatically different stacking modes of the building blocks, which facilitated the production of assemblies with different photothermal conversion abilities.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 5026-5033
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01288G
Surface in situ modulation of carbon nanotube-supported Fe–Ni compounds via electrochemical reduction to enhance the catalytic performance for the oxygen evolution reaction
A pre-reduction modulation strategy increases the number of active sites while greatly improving the OER intrinsic activity, and then the obtained RO–Fe–Ni@CNT catalyst shows efficient OER catalytic activity and robust stability.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 5054-5063
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01046A
Exposing coordination-unsaturated Co sites in Co-MOF for efficient photocatalytic water oxidation
Two metal–organic framework catalysts with different cobalt coordination environments demonstrate the importance of coordinated-unsaturated metal sites for photocatalytic water oxidation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00968A
Fluoride-free synthesis of high-silica RHO zeolite for the highly selective synthesis of methylamine
High-silica RHO zeolites with high MMA plus DMA yield in methylamine synthesis were synthesized via interzeolite conversion of SSZ-13 with less OSDA and fluoride-free conditions. The d8r units of RHO were formed by s8r units of decomposed SSZ-13.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01467G
A fluorine/oxygen co-doping scheme for biomass carbon provides excellent rapid reaction kinetics for sodium/potassium-ion batteries
Hard carbons have broad prospects of application in potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs).
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4672-4685
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01110D
Construction of a reversible-cycling bifunctional electrocatalyst CoP2@Co(CO3)0.5OH/Cu/NF with Mott–Schottky structure for overall water splitting
In recent years, interchangeable catalysts with combined functions of the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) have emerged as a focal point in water electrolysis.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4654-4671
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01127A
Synergistic coupling of defective SOx-containing carbon and iron phthalocyanine for efficient oxygen reduction
In this paper, we dispersed FePc on an SOx-riched carbon substrate through a facile ultrasound method. The additional introduced SOx functional groups leading to optimized intermediate adsorption behavior, resulting in optimized ORR activity.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4638-4646
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01190B
Switchable coordination bonds in 3D cyano-bridged perovskite ferroelastics: achieving the largest leap of symmetry breaking and enhanced dielectric switching performance
Serial 3D cyano-bridged perovskite ferroelastics are designed by H/F substitution. Notably, the C–F–M coordination bond of them achieves enhancing Tc, resulting in the largest leap of symmetry breaking, and enhancing switchable dielectric response.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4647-4653
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01292E
Direct phosphorylation of a pyridine-functionalized porous organic polymer for efficient uranium capture
We demonstrate herein a convenient phosphorylation strategy for boosting the uranyl uptake.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4619-4624
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00916A
γ-Fe2O3 decorating N,S co-doped carbon nanosheets as a cathode electrocatalyst for different-scenario fuel cells
The decoration of γ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles onto N,S co-doped carbon nanosheets enhances their catalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in both neutral and alkaline environments, making them a promising candidate for applications in various fuel cell scenarios.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4625-4637
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00987H
A polar two-dimensional lead-free hybrid perovskite for self-powered polarization-sensitive photodetection
The first polar 2D lead-free hybrid perovskite (4BrPEA)3BiI6 was synthesized by reducing the occupancy rate of Bi3+ ions, and the self-powered polarization-sensitive photodetector achieved a large photocurrent anisotropy factor of 2.16.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4611-4618
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01035C
Greatly enhanced optical anisotropy in thiophosphates inspired by rational coupling of tetrahedra and ethane-like [P2S6]4− groups
This study demonstrates a feasible design strategy to achieve the greatly enhanced optical anisotropy through rational coupling d10 or SCALP-cations centered tetrahedra and ethane-like [P2S6]4−groups into the structures of thiophosphates.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4603-4610
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00883A
Enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction to CH4via restorable surface plasmon and Pdn–Wδ+ synergetic sites
The integration of Wδ+–Pdn synergetic sites and plasmonic properties in the preactivated Pd/W18O49 catalyst results in excellent performance for photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4576-4589
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00812J
Insights into the origin of Co-based bimetallic catalysts with a para-structure exhibiting ORR and OER bifunctional activities
The development of non-precious metal catalysts with oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) bifunctional activities is of great significance for the development of fuel cells.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4590-4602
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00793J
Effectively designing infrared nonlinear optical materials with magnetism, MMn6Ga6S16 (M = Ca, Sr, Ba, and Pb), aided by stable open frameworks
With the aid of an open framework, multifunctional materials with NLO and magnetism were synthesized.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01084A
Cation and anion co-partial substitution induced centrosymmetric to noncentrosymmetric structural transformation to construct nonlinear-optical rare-earth oxythiogermanates
MxEu18−xGe9O5S31 (R3) were obtained by cationic and anionic co-partial substitution of β-Eu2GeS4 (P21/m), which induced centrosymmetric to noncentrosymmetric structural transformation and balanced second-order nonlinear optical activity.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01195C
Bimetal-doped cobalt oxyhydroxides/hydroxides synthesized by electrochemistry for enhanced OER activity
Metal hydroxides and oxyhydroxides are efficient catalysts for electrochemical oxygen evolution reactions.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00823E
Regulating the coordination microenvironment of zinc single-atom catalysts to enhance intramolecular hydroamination performance
The Zn–N2P site, engineered with optimal electron density, demonstrates superior performance and enhanced reaction kinetics in the intramolecular hydroamination of o-alkynylaniline, outperforming current heterogeneous transition metal catalysts.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4207-4218
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01244E
FCC/α-Fe biphasic nano-sites synergize with CNTs to enhance reversible hydrogen storage of MgH2
A ternary VTiFe solid solution alloy catalyst was strategically integrated with CNTs through a two-step ball milling process, which greatly improved the reversible hydrogen storage performance of MgH2via a synergistic mechanism.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4197-4206
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01081G
Enhanced energy storage capabilities in PbHfO3-based antiferroelectric ceramics through delayed phase switching and induced multiphase transitions
Extremely high energy storage properties of PbHfO3-based antiferroelectric ceramics were achieved through improved sample quality and delayed phase switching fields, along with multiple phase transitions induced by electrical field.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4187-4196
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01188K
Porous high-entropy oxide nanosheets as highly-efficient electrocatalysts for water oxidation
A universal morphology-oriented strategy is developed for the rational synthesis of high-entropy oxide nanosheet with porous structure, which are presented as excellent high-entropy electrocatalysts for the electrocatalytic water oxidation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4179-4186
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01005A
Uniformly anchoring Sb2O5 nanoparticles on graphene sheets via Co2+-induced deposition for enhanced lithium/sodium-ion storage
A Co–Sb2O5/rGO nanocomposite was prepared by a facile Co2+-induced deposition process. The interactions between Sb2O5 and rGO were enhanced by initial in situ formation of CoSb2Sb6, resulting in greatly improved lithium-ion storage performance.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4167-4178
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00827H
Employing a template synthesis to access diastereopure Np(IV) and U(IV) complexes and analysis of their 5f orbitals in bonding
A template methodology was employed as an entryway into diastereopure U(IV) and Np(IV) organometallic complexes, and the 5f orbital contributions to bonding were determined.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3731-3743
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00810C
Tuning rare-earth hydride reactivity with a reductive diazabutadienyl ligand beyond insertion
An unusual hydrogen radical addition and SET process between one H- and two DAD’ ligands has been observed in the reaction of 2 with PhCCH.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3799-3810
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00412D
Constructing a medium-entropy spinel oxide FeNiMnO4/CeO2 heterojunction as a high-performance electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction
Medium-entropy oxides are commonly employed as electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in electrolysers aimed at producing sustainable hydrogen.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3786-3798
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00770K
RbPbPS4: a promising IR nonlinear optical material achieved by lone-pair-cation-substitution-induced structure transformation
A novel excellent IR-NLO material RbPbPS4 with superior comprehensive performances is provided, representing the first quaternary Pb-based chalcogenide breaks through the incompatibility between a large Eg and a strong deff.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3744-3754
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI01040J
Calix[6]arene-functionalized titanium-oxo clusters for photocatalytic cycloaddition of carbon dioxide to epoxides
We synthesized the largest calixarene-stabilized titanium-oxo clusters reported to date, Ti28-TBC6A. It exhibits excellent photoelectronic performance and superior photocatalytic activity for CO2 fixation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3755-3764
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00930D
A “flotation” strategy for tailoring the solid electrolyte interphase on 3D composite Li anodes
A simple one-step “flotation” strategy to construct 3D composite Li metal anodes with a lithophilic 3D structure and a tailored SEI for dendrite-free lithium metal anodes.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3765-3776
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00632A
Design and synthesis of a deep-cavity aluminium-organic macrocycle to trap dyes and generate enhanced non-linear optical performance
Presented herein is a “two birds with one stone” strategy of designing an unprecedented deep-cavity aluminum organic macrocycle to trap dye waste and generate efficient optical limiting properties.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3777-3785
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00976B
An unprecedented Cu6 cluster-based bimetallic MOF with multiple open sites for high CO2 capture and efficient CO2 conversion
Through soft-hard acid-base theory, a novel bimetallic MOF (JLU-MOF108) with an unprecedented 12-connected Cu6 cluster SBU was synthesized. LAS and LBS inside JLU-MOF108 exhibited significant CO2 capture and conversion capability.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3494-3502
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00692E
Copper doping boosts the catalase-like activity of atomically precise gold nanoclusters for cascade reactions combined with urate oxidase in the ZIF-8 matrix
A biocompatible cascade system was constructed by integrating the merits of urate oxidase and atomically precise Au nanoclusters with tunable catalase-like activity in ZIF-8 for constructing potential drug delivery systems.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3465-3473
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00573B
Fullerene rotation dictated by benzene–fullerene interactions
The temperature-driven dynamics of Dy2ScN@C80 in the crystal was rigorously visualized with single crystal X-ray diffraction, indicating a surprising effect of benzene positions dictating fullerene rotation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3458-3464
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00831F
Narrow-band circularly polarized red electroluminescence in trinuclear clusters
R/S-PtAu2 cluster enantiomers exhibit highly efficient narrow-band red emission with a FWHM of 25–29 nm as well as excellent chiral absorption and emission characteristics with a dissymmetry factor of ±1.0 × 10−3 for CPL and ±7 × 10−4 for CPEL.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3474-3481
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00973H
The interaction of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with CuCoO2 nanosheets promotes structural modification and enhances their OER performance
The interaction of CNTs with CuCoO2 increases the oxygen vacancy concentration and activates lattice oxygen, which promotes the simultaneous occurrence of AEM and LOM and improves the OER performance.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3482-3493
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00742E
Ultrathin core–shell Au@RuNi nanowires for superior electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Ultrathin core–shell Au@RuNi nanowires have been synthesized via the epitaxial growth of uniform fcc-structured RuNi alloy layer on the surface of ultrathin Au NWs, demonstrating remarkable alkaline HER performance and outstanding stability.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3426-3434
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00518J
High ratios of Ni3+ and Co3+ facilitated by Mn-addition for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction and ethanol oxidation reaction
The design of dual-functional catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction and ethanol oxidation reaction is essential for improving H2 production efficiency, and one strategy to improve catalytic performance is the incorporation of high-valence metal.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3446-3457
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00629A
Magnifying the turn-on luminescence and electrical conductivity via the coupling effect of oxidation, metal ion adhesion and pressure within MnII-MOFs
Magnifying the turn-on luminescence and electrical resistivity of MnII2-MOFs through the coupled effect of oxidation, metal ion adhesion, and pressure.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3418-3425
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00552J
A bimetallic CoZn metal–organic-framework derived CoZnS@NSC Co-catalyst loaded on g-C3N4 for significantly augmented photocatalytic H2 evolution
CoZnS@NSC nanoparticles derived from a CoZn-MOF were synthesized by an annealing–sulfurization strategy and used as co-catalysts for g-C3N4, which effectively augmented the photocatalytic H2 production.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3435-3445
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00644E
In situ formed self-embedded ion/electron conductive skeletons enabling highly stable sodium metal anodes
The NSN-3D IECF realizes fast Na+ transfer and provides enough space to suppress Na dendrites formation and accommodate metal Na deposition. The excellent affinity between metallic Na and Na15Sn4 promotes compact and uniform Na deposition.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3211-3220
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00654B
Designing excellent UV birefringent materials through the synergistic interaction of two highly distorted functional groups
Two outstanding UV birefringent materials SbTeO3Cl and SbTeO3Br with a honeycomb-like two-dimensional (2D) layer structure, have been successfully designed, demonstrating significant birefringence (0.281@546 nm and 0.227@546 nm, respectively).
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3221-3228
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00791C
Tailoring supertetrahedral cadmium/tin selenide clusters into a robust framework for efficient elimination of Cs+, Co2+, and Ni2+ ions
The elimination of radionuclides Cs+, Co2+, and Ni2+ is achieved using a supertetrahedral cluster-constructed ion exchanger CdSnSe-2K, whose soft Se component and micro-porosity synergistically contribute to the enhancement in adsorption rate, selectivity and acid resistance.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3229-3244
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00714J
Incorporation of a one-dimensional electron-rich chain in viologen-based coordination polymers for super photochromic properties and improved optical applications in polyvinyl alcohol film
1D electron-rich complex chain was incorporated to the viologen complex (1), resulting in robust photochromic properties, distinct ET pathways, and applications in optics. And 1-PVA film can improve the photochromism of viologen complexes.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3200-3210
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00200H
Large enhancement of electrochemical biomass oxidation by optimizing the competitive adsorption of HMF and OH− on doped CoOx
By doping transition metals into CoOx, we can regulate the deintercalation capacity of OH−. The CoCuOx with enriched oxygen vacancies allowed the optimization of the competitive adsorption between HMF and OH−, and accelerated the kinetics of HMFOR.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3178-3186
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00519H
Hysteretic magnetism–dielectricity switching in 2D Hofmann type spin-crossover compounds
Two 2D Hofmann type compounds {Fe(3,4-bpt)2[M(CN)4]} were synthesized. They showed reversible switching in magnetism, dielectricity, and thermochromism actuated by the spin transition of Fe(II).
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3159-3167
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI02660D
Energetic copper(II) quadridentate chelate: a novel green laser-sensitive primary explosive
A copper(II)-based quadridentate chelate [Cu(BNATE)·2H2O] has been prepared and systematically studied. It has excellent near-infrared laser sensitivity and detonation performance, and low mechanical sensitivity.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3168-3177
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00489B
Discovery of excellent ultraviolet nonlinear optical materials in chlorates and bromates with highly stereochemically active lone pairs
The long-neglected stereochemically active lone pair groups ClO3− and BrO3− are demonstrated to be important UV NLO functional motifs based on the fact that AClO3 and ABrO3 possess high SHG effects and short λPM and are promising UV NLO materials.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 3150-3158
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QI00462K
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