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Recent highlights and future prospects on mixed-metal MOFs as emerging supercapacitor candidates
Mixed-metallic metal–organic frameworks (M-MOFs) are prepared through one-pot-synthesis or post-synthetic modification approaches and can be easily transformed into various composites/derivatives which offer promising supercapacitor properties.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 11792-11818
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT01676D
A practical guide to calculate the isosteric heat/enthalpy of adsorption via adsorption isotherms in metal–organic frameworks, MOFs
This Perspective presents the procedure of the common Freundlich–Langmuir fit/Clausius–Clapeyron approach and the virial fit of adsorption isotherms with usable Excel sheets and Origin files for the subsequent derivation of ΔHads.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 10295-10307
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT01784A
Phthalocyanine-polyoxotungstate lanthanide double deckers
Two archetypal tetradentate ligands with square donor patterns, namely phthalocyanate and monolacunary Keggin-type polyoxotungstate, coordinate to rare earth ions to yield Cs-symmetric heteroleptic double-decker complexes.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 16638-16642
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT03716H
Selective construction and stability studies of a molecular trefoil knot and Solomon link
A trefoil knot and a Solomon link were successfully prepared based on a carefully selected flexible phthalic diimide ligand and precisely controlled stacking interactions.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 16984-16989
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT02755G
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Tin(IV) fluoride complexes with neutral phosphine coordination and comparisons with hard N- and O-donor ligands
Abstraction of fluoride from tin(IV) fluoride complexes bearing neutral phosphine ligands yields mono, di- and tri-fluoride complexes with retention of two phosphines, whereas with neutral O- and N-donor trifluoride cations, dications are formed.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 14400-14410
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT02948G
Facile synthesis of cyclo-(P4tBu3)-containing oligo- and pnictaphosphanes
Activation of white phosphorus enables the facile synthesis of novel oligo- and pnictaphosphanes including the first examples of a tri-coordinate group 15 element with an EP3 substructure.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 14144-14155
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT02639A
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[(VIVO)2MII5] (M = Ni, Co) Anderson wheels
Heterometallic [(VIVO)2M5] Anderson wheels (M = Ni, 1; Co, 2), synthesised solvothermally, exhibit competing magnetic exchange interactions.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 12495-12501
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT01710A
Enhancing the barrier height for magnetization reversal in 4d/4f RuIII2LnIII2 “butterfly” single molecule magnets (Ln = Gd, Dy) via targeted structural alterations
Single molecule magnetic features of new {RuIII2DyIII2} “butterfly” clusters are compared, by experiment and theory, to those of 3d/4f analogues.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 12265-12274
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT01770E
Exploiting complementary ligands for the construction of square antiprismatic monometallic lanthanide SMMs
(N(nBu)4)[MIIIL(acac)2], M = Y, Gd, Tb and Dy, have been constructed by combination of two O donor ligands, bidentate acetylacetone and tetradentate p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 9648-9654
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT00359C
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Pseudotetrahedral copper(II)-complexes with enantiopure (R or S)-2-(((aryl)ethylimino)ethyl)phenolate Schiff base ligands
For the diastereoselection of Λ/Δ-Cu-S- or R-L a combination of experimental ECD and computational procedures including structure optimizations and excited state properties by DFT/TDDFT is employed to assess the chirality induction at-metal.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 9236-9249
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT01671G
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Synthesis, properties and structural features of molybdenum(V) oxide trichloride complexes with neutral chalcogenoether ligands
The synthesis and properties of a systematic series of oxotrichloromolybdenum(V) complexes bearing neutral thio-, seleno- and telluroether ligands are described, together with their spectroscopic and structural studies.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 4380-4389
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT00038A
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Low temperature CVD of thermoelectric SnTe thin films from the single source precursor, [nBu3Sn(TenBu)]
[nBu3Sn(TenBu)] is an effective precursor for the low temperature growth of continuous SnTe thin films by low pressure CVD; temperature-dependent thermoelectric characterisation of these p-type films is reported.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 998-1006
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT03760E
Regioselective B(3)–H bond activation based on an o-carboranyl dithiocarboxylate ligand and its derivatives
Using methyldithiocarboxyl as the directing group, together with [Cp*IrCl2]2, selective B(3)–H activation occurs at o-carborane. A series of substitution complexes have been prepared from the B(3)–H activated complex.
Dalton Trans., 2021,50, 1060-1068
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT03832F
Insertion reactions of the C–B–N-substituted borinium cation [MesBNiPr2]+
The borinium cation [MesBNiPr2]+ reacts with isothiocyanate and carbodiimides affording a nitrilium and borenium amidinate salts, respectively. The related triflate derivative undergoes double insertion of carbodiimide to give a bis(amidinate) boronium salt.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 17571-17577
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT03665J
Structural variations in (001)-oriented layered lead halide perovskites, templated by 1,2,4-triazolium
Three new layered hybrid perovskites are reported. (TzH)2PbCl4 undergoes a unique structural phase transition, due to ‘rippling’ of perovskite-like layers.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 17274-17280
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT02936J
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The core of the matter – arene substitution determines the coordination and catalytic behaviour of tris(1-phosphanyl-1′-ferrocenylene)arene gold(I) complexes
Four C3-symmetric tris-phosphanes coordinate gold(I) differently depending on their tris(ferrocenyl)arene backbone with implications on electrochemical and catalytic performance.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 16667-16682
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT02743J
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Magneto-structural studies of an unusual [MnIIIMnIIGdIII(OR)4]4− partial cubane from 2,2′-bis-p-tBu-calix[4]arene
A co-ligand guides the formation of an unusual bis-calix[4]arene-supported cluster with a unique triangular MnIIIMnIIGdIII core.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 14790-14797
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT02731F
An intermolecular FLP System derived from an NHC-coordinated trisilacyclopropylidene
An intermolecular FLP system with an NHC-coordinated trisilacyclopropylidene acting as the Lewis base is shown to split dihydrogen heterolytically under ambient conditions, and reacts with Ph2NH, Me2CO, and N2O.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 13386-13392
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT02797A
Increase of network hydrophilicity from sql to lvt supramolecular isomers of Cu-MOFs with the bifunctional 4-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)benzoate linker
A slight difference in the H-bonding of the linker pyrazole-NH group changes the framework hydrophilicity drastically.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 12854-12864
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT02642E
Group 13-derived radicals from α-diimines via hydro- and carboalumination reactions
Mechanochemically synthesized alanes and (hydrido-)alanes were reacted with α-diimines to form aluminium derived radicals.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 11689-11696
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT02498H
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With complements of the ligands: an unusual S-shaped [Mn7]2 assembly from tethered calixarenes
A large S-shaped [MnIII5MnII2]2 assembly (∼40 Å top to tail) has been formed with bis-p-tBu-calix[4]arene and 2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine as a co-ligand, with the former existing unusually in both syn and anti-conformations (as shown).
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 9882-9887
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT01766C
Solid-state to solution helicity inversion of pseudotetrahedral chiral copper(II) complexes with 2,4-dihalo-salicylaldiminate ligands
Steric constraints by the halogen substituents show an efficient control of stereochemical behaviours of the complexes.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 8247-8264
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT01649G
Probing the limits of linker substitution in aluminum MOFs through water vapor sorption studies: mixed-MOFs instead of mixed-linker CAU-23 and MIL-160 materials
Only water vapor sorption isotherms were able to reveal the mixed-MOF instead of mixed-linker material formation of CAU-23 and MIL-160.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 7373-7383
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT01044H
An experimental and theoretical study of the coordination and donor properties of tris-2-pyridyl-phosphine ligands
The donor properties of a range of multidentate 2-pyridyl-phosphines were evaluated using different experimental and computational methods.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 5312-5322
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT00609B
The phosphinoboration of acyl chlorides
This investigation examines the reactivity of phosphinoboronate esters Ph2PBpin (pin = 1,2-O2C2Me4) and Ph2PBcat (cat = 1,2-O2C6H4), as well as other phosphinoboron species, with various aryl and aliphatic acyl chlorides.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 5092-5099
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT00579G
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Zn- and Cd-based coordination polymers with a novel anthracene dicarboxylate ligand for highly selective detection of hydrogen peroxide
Electrodes modified with inorganic Zn- and Cd-based coordination polymers with a conjugated anthracene dicarboxylate ligand can serve as electrocatalytic materials for highly selective detection of H2O2.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 4817-4823
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT00333F
Degradation of azo dyes under visible light with stable MOF based on tetrastyrene imidazole ligand
In the present work, a new 3D metal–organic framework (MOF) has been synthesized and characterized.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 4352-4357
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT00415D
Thioether complexes of WSCl4, WOCl4 and WSCl3 and evaluation of thiochloride complexes as CVD precursors for WS2 thin films
Thioether complexes of WECl4 and WECl3 (E = S, O) are prepared and characterised; the dinuclear [(WSCl4)2{iPrS(CH2)2SiPr}] is shown to be an effective single source precursor for low pressure CVD of WS2 thin films.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 2496-2504
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT00068J
High performance MIL-101(Cr)@6FDA-mPD and MOF-199@6FDA-mPD mixed-matrix membranes for CO2/CH4 separation
The remarkable and unexpected increase in selectivity for the MOF-199 MMMs is reasoned by pore blocking and reduction of the MOF window size through polyimide together with the high adsorption of CO2 by MOF-199.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 1822-1829
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9DT03222C
Cu(I), Ag(I), Ni(II), Cr(III) and Ir(I) complexes with tritopic NimineCNHCNamine pincer ligands and catalytic ethylene oligomerization
Potentially pincer-type tritopic NimineCNHCNamine ligands with a variable length of the spacer connecting Nimidazole to the amine donor are evaluated.
Dalton Trans., 2019,48, 12895-12909
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9DT02400J
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Phosphane tuning in heteroleptic [Cu(N^N)(P^P)]+ complexes for light-emitting electrochemical cells
The effects on photo-and electroluminescent properties of structurally modifying the bisphosphane in [Cu(N^N)(P^P)]+ complexes (N^N = bpy, 6-Mebpy, 6,6′-Me2bpy) are described.
Dalton Trans., 2019,48, 446-460
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8DT03827A
Synthesis and cation-binding studies of gold(I) complexes bearing oligoether isocyanide ligands with ester and amide as linkers
Bis(alkynyl)calix[4]arene gold(I) isocyanide complexes with amide linkers show strong binding affinity towards Al3+, which turns on the low-energy emission associated with the presence of Au(I)⋯Au(I) interactions.
Dalton Trans., 2016,45, 300-306
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5DT03321G
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To celebrate 50 years of Dalton Transactions in 2021, we have highlighted some of our Golden Authors who have published in the journal over 50 times in the last 50 years. This special web collection showcases recent research that our featured Golden Authors have published in Dalton Transactions.
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