Themed collection 2017 Frontier and Perspective articles
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Development of luminescent sensors based on transition metal complexes for the detection of nitroexplosives
The detection of nitro explosives by transition metal complexes/metallosupramolecules with their designs and sensing mechanisms are comprehensively reviewed.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 16738-16769
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT02790G
Controlled optical characteristics of lanthanide doped upconversion nanoparticles for emerging applications
We highlight the recent advances of upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) in the field of emerging applications, such as dye sensitized UCNPs, photogene regulation, anti-counterfeiting, and super-resolution imaging. Finally, we discuss the challenges and opportunities in the development of these new applications.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 16729-16737
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03049E
An unexpected journey from highly tunable phosphorescence to novel photochemistry of 1,2,3-triazole-based complexes
Complexes containing the humble 1,2,3-triazole ring moiety have enabled access to highly tunable with efficient phosphorescence but have also in facilitated access to novel photoreactive excited states yielding highly unusual photochemical reactivity.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 16343-16356
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03836D
Recent development of luminescent rhenium(I) tricarbonyl polypyridine complexes as cellular imaging reagents, anticancer drugs, and antibacterial agents
This Perspective summarizes recent advances in the biological applications of luminescent rhenium(I) tricarbonyl polypyridine complexes.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 16357-16380
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03465B
The growing importance of crystalline molecular flasks and the crystalline sponge method
Recent advances in crystalline molecular flasks and the crystalline sponge method are reviewed and discussed.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 15979-15986
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03136J
A chemical approach to perovskite solar cells: control of electron-transporting mesoporous TiO2 and utilization of nanocarbon materials
This Perspective highlights recent chemical approaches to perovskite solar cells, including the control of electron-transporting mesoporous TiO2 and the utilization of nanocarbon materials.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 15615-15627
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT02421E
Catalytic applications of small bite-angle diphosphorus ligands with single-atom linkers
Diphosphorus ligands connected by a single atom (R2PEPR2; E = CR2, CCR2 and NR) give chelating ligands with very small bite-angles as well as enable access to other properties such as bridging modes and hemilability. This Perspective reviews the properties of diphosphorus ligands featuring a single-atom linker and their applications in catalysis, including transformations of alkenes and transfer hydrogenation and hydrogen-borrowing reactions.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 15157-15174
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03395H
Peptide-based fibrin-targeting probes for thrombus imaging
Herein we provide an overview of peptide-based fibrin-targeted probes developed for molecular imaging of thrombosis by different modalities with particular emphasis for nuclear imaging techniques.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 14488-14508
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT02634J
Fluoroquinolones as imaging agents for bacterial infection
Three ways to radioactively label fluoroquinolones are available, thereby creating multiple options for developing a diagnostic for deep-seated bacterial infection.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 14452-14460
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT01189J
Radionuclides in oncology clinical practice – review of the literature
Radionuclide therapy is a promising type of targeted therapy for cancer and its use is becoming more common in several types of malignant tumors.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 14475-14487
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT01929G
Metal complexes for multimodal imaging of misfolded protein-related diseases
Aggregation of misfolded proteins and progressive polymerization of otherwise soluble proteins is a common hallmark of several highly debilitating and increasingly prevalent diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, type II diabetes and Parkinson's, Huntington's and Alzheimer's diseases.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 14461-14474
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT02371E
Technetium-99m based small molecule radiopharmaceuticals and radiotracers targeting inflammation and infection
99mTc-labeled antibiotics, antifungal drugs, antimicrobial peptides and COX-2 inhibitors are comprehensively reviewed.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 14435-14451
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT01735A
Synthesis, structure and catalysis of organometallic porphyrin–pincer hybrids: a review
This review focuses on the comprehensive developments in the field of porphyrin–pincer hybrid organometallic chemistry.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 14062-14082
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03009F
Bis(amidinato)- and bis(guanidinato)silylenes and silylenes with one sterically demanding amidinato or guanidinato ligand: synthesis and reactivity
Silylenes 1–4 have great synthetic potential for the synthesis of higher coordinate silicon(II) and silicon(IV) complexes with unprecedented structural motifs.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 13628-13659
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT01297G
Embedding heteroatoms: an effective approach to create porphyrin-based functional materials
Incorporation of planarized heteroatom(s) onto the porphyrin periphery is an effective approach to create porphyrin-based functional materials. This review aims to cover a variety of synthetic methodologies that have been developed for the construction of heteroatom-embedded porphyrins as well as their structure–property relationships and possible applications in various research fields.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 13322-13341
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT02815F
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Mutual interference of Cu and Zn ions in Alzheimer's disease: perspectives at the molecular level
While metal ions such as copper and zinc are essential in biology, they are also linked to several amyloid-related diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 12750-12759
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT01344B
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Advances in the preparation of highly selective nanocatalysts for the semi-hydrogenation of alkynes using colloidal approaches
The present review describes the contributions and perspectives in the field of the selective hydrogenation of alkynes involving the utilization of colloidal methodologies.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 12381-12403
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT01607G
Controlling ligand binding for tunable and switchable catalysis: cation-modulated hemilability in pincer-crown ether ligands
The development of cation-responsive “pincer-crown ether” complexes featuring tunable hemilability is reviewed in the context of switchable and tunable catalysis.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 11987-12000
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT02156A
Aggregation induced emission of gold(I) complexes in water or water mixtures
Gold(I) complexes are an expanding area of investigation due to the possibility of giving rise to supramolecular aggregates with particular morphologies that can be modulated together with their luminescent properties.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 11125-11139
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT02349A
A Perspective – can copper complexes be developed as a novel class of therapeutics?
Copper complexes could define a promising new class of therapeutics, provided that there is a suitable way in which to formulate them for pharmaceutical use.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 10758-10773
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT01955F
Development of non-oxide semiconductors as light harvesting materials in photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical water splitting
This perspective summarizes recent advances in the use of (oxy)nitrides and oxysulfides as light harvesting semiconductors for photocatalytic or photoelectrochemical water splitting.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 10529-10544
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT00867H
Synthetic methodologies and spatial organization of metal chelate dendrimers and star and hyperbranched polymers
The synthetic methodologies, physico-chemical peculiarities, properties, and structure of metal chelate dendrimers and star and hyperbranched polymers are considered.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 10139-10176
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT01916E
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Chalcogen bonding in synthesis, catalysis and design of materials
This Perspective highlights the use of chalcogen bonding as a versatile synthon for the synthesis, catalysis and construction of both organic and inorganic materials.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 10121-10138
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT01685A
Recent advances using [Cp*Co(CO)I2] catalysts as a powerful tool for C–H functionalisation
This perspective highlights recent applications of Cp*CoIII catalysts in C–H functionalisation protocols, exemplifying both terminal couplings and heterocycle formation.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 9721-9739
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT01980G
Directed evolution of the periodic table: probing the electronic structure of late actinides
This work explores the most recent chemistry of berkelium and californium and how it fits into trends from the periodic table.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 9316-9333
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT00664K
Intrinsic 37/35Cl and 18/16O isotope shifts in 195Pt and 103Rh NMR of purely inorganic Pt and Rh complexes as unique spectroscopic fingerprints for unambiguous assignment of structure
The intrinsic 1ΔM(37/35Cl) and 1ΔM(18/16O) isotope shifts (M = 195Pt or 103Rh) visible in the NMR peak profile, of the [PtCln(H2O)6−n]4−n, [PtCl6−n(OH)n]2− (n = 1−6), and [RhCln(H2O)6−n]3−n (n = 3−6) complexes in aqueous solution at 293 K, unambiguously characterize their structures.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 9303-9315
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT01722G
Photofunctional multinuclear rhenium(I) diimine carbonyl complexes
In this review, we summarize the synthesis, photophysical properties and applications of a wide variety of multinuclear complexes consisting of Re(I)-diimine-carbonyl units.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 8899-8919
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT00577F
Synthesis of MOFs: a personal view on rationalisation, application and exploration
This perspective highlights some studies and insights in the synthesis of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) in a brief and comprehensive manner and summarizes future challenges and developments.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 8339-8349
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT01115F
Generalization of the Tolman electronic parameter: the metal–ligand electronic parameter and the intrinsic strength of the metal–ligand bond
The MLEP is a new, generally applicable measure of the metal–ligand bond strength based on vibrational spectroscopy, replacing the TEP.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 8323-8338
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT00178A
Multidentate silyl ligands in transition metal chemistry
This review presents and discusses the use of multidentate silanide ligands in transition metal chemistry depending on their ligand architecture.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 7976-7997
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT02085F
Disilametallacyclic chemistry for efficient catalysis
Disilametallacyclic species of late transition metals behave as key intermediates for efficient catalytic reactions proceeding through new mechanisms.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 7644-7655
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT01275F
Photochemical reactions of metal complexes in the solid state
Solid-state reactivity and structural transformation in discrete metal complexes, organometallic compounds, metallo-macrocycles and cages driven by photochemical methods are discussed.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 7120-7140
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT00873B
A survey of the different roles of polyoxometalates in their interaction with amino acids, peptides and proteins
This perspective provides a comprehensive description of the different roles of POMs in their interaction with relevant biological molecules.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 6812-6829
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT00894E
Magnesium porphyrins with relevance to chlorophylls
A review on the chemistry of magnesium porphyrins, which have significant interest owing to the relevance to chlorophyll molecules, is presented with emphasis on bicarbonate adducts of magnesium porphyrin and chlorophyll.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 6497-6509
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT00823F
Templated and template-free fabrication strategies for zero-dimensional hollow MOF superstructures
Fabrication strategies for hollow MOF superstructures are classified based on the existence of external templates and the types and properties of templates, and their advantages and disadvantages are reviewed.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 6146-6158
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT00389G
Metal ion binding by laterally non-symmetric macrobicyclic oxa–aza cryptands
Laterally non-symmetric oxa–aza cryptands are versatile supramolecular synthons.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 5742-5775
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT00722A
One-dimensional complexes extended by unbridged metal–metal bonds based on a HOMO–LUMO interaction at the dz2 orbital between platinum and heterometal atoms
Crystal and electronic structures of seventeen heterometallic one-dimensional chain complexes are reviewed and discussed.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 5474-5492
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT04515D
Borocation catalysis
The synthesis, stability and catalytic reactivity of borocations are described in the context of their reaction in frustrated Lewis pair-type processes.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 4874-4887
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT04232E
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β-Diketiminate complexes of the first row transition metals: applications in catalysis
Although β-diketiminate complexes have been widely explored in stoichiometric studies, their use as catalysts is largely underdeveloped.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 4483-4498
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT00319F
Thioborates: potential nonlinear optical materials with rich structural chemistry
This review summarizes thioborates and their structural motifs ranging from zero-dimension to three-dimension. The most commonly observed building units of these examples are planar-triangle BS3 and tetrahedron BS4. Thioborates possess advantages with respect to their structural diversity, optical nonlinearity, laser-induced damage threshold and transparency range, and represent potentially a rich supply of new nonlinear optical materials.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 4134-4147
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT04767J
Photoisomerization of ruthenium(II) aquo complexes: mechanistic insights and application development
The perspective article highlights a new strategic synthesis of dinuclear ruthenium(II) complexes acting as active water oxidation catalysts and also reports the development of unique visible-light-responsive giant vesicles, both of which are achieved based on photoisomerization.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 3787-3799
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT00079K
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Functional metallosupramolecular architectures using 1,2,3-triazole ligands: it's as easy as 1,2,3 “click”
Self-assembled metallosupramolecular architectures generated using “click” ligands have become an increasingly popular area of inorganic chemistry.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 2402-2414
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT04702E
Luminescent aryl–group eleven metal complexes
This perspective highlights the recent developments in the study of the photoluminescent properties of aryl–group eleven complexes. Related properties and applications such as electroluminescence, triboluminescence, mechanochromism, luminescent liquid crystals, low molecular weight gelators and photocatalysts are also discussed.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 2046-2067
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT04386K
Actinide ion extraction using room temperature ionic liquids: opportunities and challenges for nuclear fuel cycle applications
Studies on the extraction of actinide ions from radioactive wastes have great relevance in nuclear fuel cycle activities, mainly in the back end processes focused on reprocessing and waste management.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 1730-1747
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT04898F
Insights into the formation of inorganic heterocycles via cyclocondensation of primary amines with group 15 and 16 halides
The cyclocondensation reaction of primary amines with pnictogen and chalcogen halides is a major preparative route for the generation of inorganic heterocycles involving a Group 15 or 16 element linked to nitrogen.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 1357-1367
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT04477H
Hydroxo-bridged diiron(III) and dimanganese(III) bisporphyrins: modulation of metal spins by counter anions
A brief account has been presented on how the inter-heme interactions in μ-hydroxo diiron(III) bisporphyrins and counter anions can induce significant change in the structure and properties including the iron spin state without affecting the overall topology.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 1012-1037
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT03829H
A unified ligand electronic parameter based on 13C NMR spectroscopy of N-heterocyclic carbene complexes
The donor strengths of various mono- and bidentate ligands can be easily compared on a unified 13C NMR spectroscopic scale.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 614-627
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT04222H
Luminescent rare-earth-based MOFs as optical sensors
This perspective article highlights the basics and applications of luminescence-based sensing of hazardous chemicals, pH, and temperature using rare-earth-based metal–organic frameworks.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 301-328
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT03419E
Synthesis of vanadium–alkylidene complexes and their use as catalysts for ring opening metathesis polymerization
Synthesis of vanadium–alkylidene complexes and some reactions have been reviewed; highly active, thermally robust, cis specific ROMP of cyclic olefins has been attained by ligand modification in (imido)vanadium(V)–alkylidene catalysts.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 12-24
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT03757G
Engineering transition metal phosphide nanomaterials as highly active electrocatalysts for water splitting
This Frontier article will highlight recent advances in engineering the composition and structure of TMPs for higher water electrolysis performances.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 16770-16773
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03648E
Metal–organic frameworks for radionuclide sequestration from aqueous solution: a brief overview and outlook
137Cs, 90Sr, 238U, 79Se, and 99Tc sequestrations from aqueous solution by metal–organic framework materials are summarized in this Frontier article.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 16381-16386
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03670A
Sub-nanometre metal clusters for catalytic carbon–carbon and carbon–heteroatom cross-coupling reactions
Potential new catalysts for C–C and C–Het cross-coupling bond-forming reactions.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 15987-15990
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03203J
Noncentrosymmetric (NCS) solid solutions: elucidating the structure–nonlinear optical (NLO) property relationship and beyond
A series of noncentrosymmetric (NCS) solid solutions and their structure–nonlinear optical property relationship are introduced for designing novel NCS materials more systematically.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 15628-15635
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT02960H
Luminescent complexes made from chelating isocyanide ligands and earth-abundant metals
Cr(0), Mo(0), and Ni(0) complexes with diisocyanide ligands have recently been discovered as isoelectronic analogues of well-known Fe(II), Ru(II), and Cu(I) complexes.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 15175-15177
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03620E
Controlled self-sorting in self-assembled cage complexes
The construction of complex molecular machines and devices requires control of sub-component self-assembly. Varying the size or angle, and introducing secondary interactions into the backbone allows selective self-sorting between similar sub-components in metal–ligand cage complexes.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 14719-14723
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03399K
99mTc-3Cboroxime: a novel 99mTc(III) complex [99mTcCl(CDO)(CDOH)2B-3C] (CDOH2 = cyclohexanedione dioxime; 3C-B(OH)2 = 3-(carbamoylphenyl)boronic acid) with high heart uptake and long myocardial retention
In this study, we found that 99mTc-3Cboroxime has the myocardial retention longer than that of 99mTc-Teboroxime, and its heart washout kinetics follows a regressive linear relationship over the 60 min period.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 14509-14518
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT01292F
Recent advances in structural studies of heterometallic uranyl-containing coordination polymers and polynuclear closed species
A survey is given of recent original structural results on heterometallic species incorporating uranyl ions, particularly with carboxylate ligands.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 13660-13667
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03105J
Titanium redox catalysis: insights and applications of an earth-abundant base metal
π-Acid ancillary ligands, reactants, or products can stabilize reactive low valent Ti intermediates through backbonding, and present opportunities for the development of vast new classes of Ti-catalyzed redox reactions with practical applications.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 11522-11528
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT02319G
Alkynyl-protected gold and gold–silver nanoclusters
Alkynyl-protected coinage metal nanoclusters show new structural features and have interesting luminescence properties and catalytic behavior.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 3427-3434
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT04763G
Recent developments in the field of photoluminescent organically modified cyclosiloxanes
A brief overview of organically modified cyclosiloxanes with a special focus on their synthesis and photophysical properties is presented.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 3086-3094
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT04168J
Copper(I)–NHC complexes as NHC transfer agents
The latest advances involving the use of copper(I)–NHC complexes as NHC transfer agents are described.
Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 628-631
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6DT03687B
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This web collection contains the Frontier and Perspective articles that Dalton Transactions has published in 2017.