Themed collection New Talent: Asia Pacific
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Introduction to Dalton Transactions themed issue – New Talent: Asia-Pacific (2023)
Takashi Uemura, Jitendra K. Bera, Sally Brooker and Li-Min Zheng introduce the Dalton Transactions themed issue “New Talent: Asia-Pacific (2023)”.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15151-15151
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT90169F
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Elucidation of the electronic structures of thiolate-protected gold nanoclusters by electrochemical measurements
Electrochemical measurements can elucidate the electronic structures of metal nanoclusters and give deep insight into the electronic structure between the molecule and the metal.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15152-15167
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT02005C
Copper trafficking systems in cells: insights into coordination chemistry and toxicity
This review describes the coordination chemistry of a copper trafficking system and the toxicity mechanisms arising from impaired copper homeostasis.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15277-15296
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT02166A
A roadmap to enhance gas permselectivity in metal–organic framework-based mixed-matrix membranes
Metal–organic framework-based mixed-matrix membranes design strategies have been discussed with a focus on the challanges related to membrane fabrication, interface design, and gas diffusion pathways.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15253-15276
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01878D
Stepwise construction of multi-component metal–organic frameworks
This review outlines stepwise synthesis strategies for multi-component metal–organic frameworks, emphasizing their distinct advantages for gas adsorption, water remediation, heterogeneous catalysis, luminescence, and chemical sensing.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15233-15252
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01668D
Recent advances on the construction of long-wavelength emissive supramolecular coordination complexes for photo-diagnosis and therapy
Schematic diagram of the diagnosis and treatment of NIR-II emissive SCCs.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15193-15202
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01893H
Recent advances in porous molecular cages for photocatalytic organic conversions
Photocatalytic organic conversion is considered an efficient, environmentally friendly, and energy-saving strategy for organic synthesis. Porous molecular cages exhibit significant potential in the realm of photocatalytic organic conversion.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15216-15232
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01679J
Emerging enzyme-based nanocomposites for catalytic biomedicine
In this review, we discuss key aspects of enzyme-based catalytic biomedicine. We also highlighted the field's challenges and provided a prospect for the rational design and application of the enzyme-based nanocomposites.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15203-15215
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01381B
Olefin-linked covalent organic frameworks: synthesis and applications
In this review, we highlight the design principles, synthesis strategies, and impactful applications of olefin-linked covalent organic frameworks. Besides, the challenges and perspectives in this research field have been provided.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15178-15192
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01684F
Insights into the self-assembly of giant polyoxomolybdates from building blocks to supramolecular structures
Gaining an in-depth understanding of the self-assembly mechanism of giant polyoxomolybdates is the key for the designable clusters synthesis. This will in turn promote related supramolecular self-assembly and application research.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15168-15177
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT00105A
Cage-based sensors for circular dichroism analysis
Three-dimensional cages are promising platforms for chiral CD due to their stereochemical flexibility and cavity. In this minireview, we discuss recent advances, future challenges, and opportunities in the quantitative sensing of small molecules.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15303-15312
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT02054A
Chemical bottom-up approach for inorganic single-atomic layers aiming beyond graphene
A chemical bottom-up approach for single-atomic-layered materials like graphene is attractive due to the possibility of introducing or tuning functions. This article focuses on the synthesis and properties of the inorganic layers.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15297-15302
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01636F
Evidence for a kinetic FLP reaction pathway in the activation of benzyl chlorides by alkali metal-phosphine pairs
Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT02028F
1D/2D interface engineering of a CoPc–C3N4 heterostructure for boosting the nitrogen reduction reaction to NH3
Exfoliated C3N4 sheets were employed to wrap the CoPc nanotubes (NTs) to synthesize the electrocatalyst; the CoPc–C3N4 system showed excellent nitrogen reduction to ammonia with a yield rate of 423.8 μg h−1 mgcat−1 and a FE of 33% at −0.2 V vs. RHE.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15360-15364
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01790G
Fluorescence wavelength shifts combined with light scattering for ratiometric sensing of chloride in the serum based on CsPbBr3@SiO2 perovskite nanocrystal composite halide exchanges
A traditional fluorescence–scattering intensity based ratiometric sensing system utilizes both inherent scattering and fluorescence intensity and has drawn extensive attention owing to its simplicity and self-calibration properties.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15353-15359
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01871G
One- and two-electron reductions of a bulky BODIPY compound
The redox chemistry of a bulky BODIPY compound has been investigated with products from formal one- and two-electron reduction processes isolated and characterised in the solid state.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15348-15352
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT02048G
Li-intercalated CeO2 as an ideal substrate for boosting ammonia synthesis
Li-intercalated-CeO2 catalyst exhibits outstanding activity for ammonia synthesis with reduced activation energy and lower operating temperatures.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15334-15337
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01457F
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A switchable route for selective transformation of ethylene glycol to hydrogen and glycolic acid using a bifunctional ruthenium catalyst
The developed bifunctional NNN–Ru complex features a high catalytic efficiency for the selective production of hydrogen and glycolic acid from ethylene glycol under mild reaction conditions and high TON was achieved.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15343-15347
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01671D
An aliphatic MOF with a molecular sieving effect for efficient C2H2/C2H4 separation
An alkyl MOF with a molecular sieving effect exhibits great C2H2 adsorption capability and C2H2/C2H4 separation performance.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15338-15342
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01419C
Efficient water-based purification of metal–organic polyhedra by centrifugal ultrafiltration
An efficient water-based purification strategy for metal–organic polyhedra (MOPs) using commercially available centrifugal ultrafiltration membranes was developed.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15321-15325
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01644G
Dipotassiumtetrachloride-bridged dysprosium metallocenes: a single-molecule magnet
The dinuclear Dy(III)-metallocene, weakly coupled via a K2Cl4 bridge, displays slow relaxation of magnetization below 17 K under zero applied dc field via KD3 energy levels with an energy barrier of 136.9/133.7 cm−1 on the Dy sites.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15326-15333
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01325A
Efficient electroreduction of CO to acetate using a metal–azolate framework with dicopper active sites
The dicopper site in a metal–azolate framework result in an enhanced electroreduction selectivity and current density of CO for yielding acetate.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15317-15320
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT00921A
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High Mg2+ conduction in three-dimensional pores of a metal–organic framework under organic vapors
A Mg2+-conductive MOF was created with small-sized three-dimensional pores. The sample showed superionic conductivity at room temperature under guest vapors.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15313-15316
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT00768E
Acridine-based copper(I) PNP pincer complexes: catalysts for alkyne hydroboration and borylation of aryl halides
Original acridine-based copper(I) PNP pincer complexes were prepared and their catalytic viability in alkyne hydroboration and the borylation of aryl iodides was examined.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 4471-4478
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT04269C
Transfer semi-hydrogenation of terminal alkynes with a well-defined iron complex
A bench stable iron(II) complex with the pincer ligand backbone was synthesized and characterized. The well-defined iron complex was successfully utilized for the dehydrogenation of DMAB and subsequent transfer semi-hydrogenation of terminal alkynes.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 3484-3489
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03248E
A one-pot reduction route to bimetallic manganese 1,8-naphthyridine complexes
In situ reduction provides a potentially generalisable route to bimetallic 1,8-naphthyridine complexes, as demonstrated by the synthesis of otherwise inaccessible dimanganese complexes.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 1284-1294
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT03709F
Flexible NHC-aryloxido aluminum complex and its zwitterionic imidazolium aluminate precursor in ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone
An NHC-aryloxide hybrid ligand-bound aluminum complex and its zwitterionic imidazolium precursor catalyze the ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone through two different mechanistic pathways with and without benzyl alcohol as a cocatalyst.
Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 1346-1354
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT02932H
Bicyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbene (BICAAC)-supported phosphinidenes
This paper provides the synthesis, structure, and bonding analysis of three halo-phosphinidenes and a bis-phosphinidene stabilized by a bicyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbene (BICAAC).
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 16680-16687
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT02765A
Effect of substitution on deep-blue Ir(III) N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) emitters
Deep blue emissive (λPL ∼ 400 nm) Ir(III) N-heterocyclic complexes were synthesized and the effect of heavy atoms in reducing the non-radiative vibrational deactivation modes was studied.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15597-15607
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01947K
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Phase transition behaviour and mechanism of 2D TiO2(B) nanosheets through water-mediated removal of surface ligands
Phase transition of ultrathin TiO2(B) nanosheets to anatase TiO2 is much easier in water phase than in air, due to a surficial hydrolysis reaction.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15590-15596
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT02752J
Bifunctional Cu(II)-based 2D coordination polymer and its composite for high-performance photocatalysis and electrochemical energy storage
Coordination polymers (CPs) have been widely proven as sacrificial electrode materials for energy storage application because of their high porosity, specific surface area, better recylability and tunable structural topology.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15562-15575
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01691A
Understanding electrostatics and covalency effects in highly anisotropic organometallic sandwich dysprosium complexes [Dy(CmRm)2] (where R = H, SiH3, CH3 and m = 4 to 9): a computational perspective
Unravelling the electrostatics and 4f-ligand covalency in fine-tuning the magnetic anisotropy of organometallic sandwiched Dy(III)-based single molecule magnets using first principles calculations.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15576-15589
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01646C
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New cationic coinage metal complexes featuring silyl group functionalized phosphine: syntheses, structures and catalytic studies in alkyne–azide cycloaddition reactions
A series of coinage metal complexes bearing rarely explored ortho-silylated phosphine is reported.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15549-15561
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01692G
UVB upconversion of LiYO2:Ho3+,Gd3+ for application in luminescence thermometry
Upon blue ∼445 nm excitation, two-photon absorption upconversion occurs in Ho3+/Gd3+ co-doping for UVB emission. The UVB-emitting levels of Gd3+ 6Pj are sensitive to temperature, and can work as fluorescence intensity ratio (FIR) thermometry.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15539-15548
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01690K
Exploring amine-rich supramolecular silver(I) metallogels for autonomous self-healing and as catalysts for a three component coupling reaction
Ag(I) supramolecular organo-aqueous gel stabilized by extensive hydrogen bonding employing an amine-rich triazole ligand as gelator, catalyzed a three component coupling reaction for propargylamine synthesis with remarkable functional group tolerance.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15530-15538
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01654D
A supramolecular artificial light-harvesting system based on a luminescent platinum(II) metallacage
An efficient artificial light-harvesting system was constructed by encapsulating the hydrophobic fluorescent dye Nile Red into trigonal luminescent metallacages to achieve Förster resonance energy transfer.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15524-15529
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01706K
A layered CoSeO3 pre-catalyst for electrocatalytic water oxidation
The cross channels in layered CoSeO3 provide space for easy surface reconstruction. The superior activity of CoSeO3 is because of a larger ion diffusion coefficient, more surface contacting OH− anions and faster charge transfer kinetics.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15518-15523
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01497E
Broadband emission originating from the stereochemical expression of 6s2 lone pairs in two-dimensional lead bromide perovskites
This work reports a new lead bromide hybrid featuring capped octahedral units. Comparative studies reveal the role of lone pair activity in governing local coordination geometry of the lead atom and broadband emission in 2D lead bromide perovskites.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15489-15495
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01627G
Impact of exposed crystal facets on oxygen reduction reaction activity in zeolitic imidazole frameworks
The study of ORR performance of ZIF-67 in different facets obtained from the anisotropic crystal growth process. Three phases of ZIF-67 (bulk, cubic, and rhombic) were synthesized to study the impact of crystal facets on ORR activity.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15377-15383
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT02172F
Ferromagnetically coupled single-chain magnets exhibiting a magnetic hysteresis of 0.42 Tesla in cyano-bridged FeIII2MII (M = Ni, Fe) coordination polymers
We report a ferromagnetically coupled [FeIII2NiII] single-chain magnet that exhibits a coercive field of 0.42 T, which is the largest value reported to date among cyano-bridged 3d transition-metal-based single-chain magnets at 1.8 K.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15510-15517
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01043K
White-emitting orthosilicate phosphor α-Sr2SiO4:Ce3+/Eu2+/K+: a bimodal temperature sensor with excellent optical thermometric sensitivity
We report Sr2SiO4:Ce3+/Eu2+/K+ as a bimodal optical temperature sensor with excellent thermometric sensitivity that can easily determine temperature by fluorescence intensity ratio (FIR) and chromaticity coordinate (CIE) techniques.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15475-15483
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01689G
Hexagonal crystalline Magnus’ green salt analogues prepared from hydroxy-functionalised Pt and Pd complexes
New Magnus’ green salt (MGS) analogues with hydroxy-functionalised ligand were obtained as unprecedented hexagonal plate crystals. An unusual trigonal grade separation of chain complexes has been revealed by the structural analysis.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15503-15509
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01700A
Efficient 1-(thiophen-2-yl)isoquinoline-based ionic iridophosphors with bulky counterions for solution-processed deep-red electroluminescence
A pair of new deep-red emissive ionic iridium(III) complexes showing high photoluminescence quantum yields are designed by incorporating bulky tetraarylborate anions for efficient solution-processed electroluminescence.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15496-15502
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT02061D
A simplified and facile preparation method for the [Ca24Al28O64]4+(e−)4 electride
A simplified and facile preparation procedure for C12A7:e− from C12A7:O2− CA and CaH2.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15484-15488
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01637D
GSH resistant, luminescent 2-(pyren-1-yl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline-based Ru(II)/Ir(III)/Re(I) complexes for phototoxicity in triple-negative breast cancer cells
We have aspired to design GSH resistant phototoxic Ru(II)/Ir(III)/Re(I) based 2-(pyren-1-yl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline complexes to selectively avert the triple-negative breast cancer.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15365-15376
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01667F
Halogen-modified metal–organic frameworks for efficient separation of alkane from natural gas
Pillar-layered MOFs, Ni (BDC)(DABCO)0.5 (DMOF-X), modified by halogen atoms (F, Cl, Br), were investigated for CH4/C2H6/C3H8 separation performance. DMOF-Cl demonstrated great potential as an adsorbent for the efficient separation of C3H8 and C2H6 from CH4.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15462-15466
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01554H
Magnesium complexes supported by a dianionic double layer nitrogen–phosphorus ligand: a synthesis and reactivity study
A series of heterobimetallic clusters containing magnesium and coinage metals were stabilized using a dianionic double layer nitrogen–phosphorus ligand.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15467-15474
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01657A
Peroxido-bridged chiral double-decker dysprosium macrocycles
Peroxido-bridged homochiral double-decker dysprosium macrocycles were designed, synthesized and magnetically studied.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15456-15461
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01540H
A non-enzymatic glucose sensor based on a mesoporous carbon sphere immobilized Co-MOF-74 nanocomposite
A credible non-enzymatic glucose sensor based on Co-MOF-74/mesoporous carbon nanocomposite was prepared with high selectivity and sensitivity for clinical monitoring of glucose concentration and preventing the threat of diabetes to human health.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15447-15455
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01544K
Soluble polymer facilely self-grown in situ on conducting substrates at room temperature towards electrochromic applications
Electrochromic polymer film preparation methods such as spin coating, spray coating, and electrochemical polymerization, are commonly used.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15440-15446
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01230A
Ba14Si4Sb8Te32(Te3): hypervalent Te in a new structure type with low thermal conductivity
A new quaternary polytelluride crystallizing in its own structure type has been synthesized, and its properties have been studied in detail.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15426-15439
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01532G
A new family of anti-perovskite oxyhydrides with tetrahedral GaO4 polyanions
Solid compounds A3−xGaO4H1−y (A = Sr, Ba; x ∼0.15, and y ∼0.3) have been successfully synthesized. This is a new family of anti-perovskite type compounds with p-metalcentered tetrahedral polyanions.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15420-15425
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01555F
A tetranuclear Mn-diamond core complex as a functional mimic of both catechol oxidase and phenoxazinone synthase enzymes
A tetranuclear Mn4(II,III,III,II) diamond core complex was synthesised through dioxygen activation, which efficiently mimics both catechol oxidase and phenoxazinone synthase enzymes.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15412-15419
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT00761H
Electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CO by a series of organometallic Re(I)-tpy complexes
This work describes the synthesis, spectroscopy, time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) studies and electrocatalytic activity towards the CO2 reduction of 4′-substituted terpyridine ligand-coordinated Re(I) complexes.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15394-15411
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT00441D
A supported pyridylimine–cobalt catalyst for N-formylation of amines using CO2
A metal–organic framework supported single-site pyridylimine–cobalt species acts as a chemoselective and reusable catalyst for N-formylation of amines using CO2.
Dalton Trans., 2023,52, 15384-15393
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT00058C
About this collection
This themed collection, guest-edited by Takashi Uemura, Jitendra K. Bera, Sally Brooker and Li-Min Zheng, showcases the outstanding contributions of emerging scientists in the field of inorganic chemistry from the Asia-Pacific region. The articles featured in this collection span a wide range of topics, including coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, materials science, catalysis, and more, reflecting the strength and vitality of inorganic chemistry in the Asia-Pacific region.