Themed collection 2022 Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers HOT articles
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The missing MIL-101(Mn): geometrically guided synthesis and topologically correlated valence states
Through a geometrically guided approach, i.e. with the aid of pyridyl modulators, the long-sought MIL-101(Mn) structure is finally achieved, which features emergent topologically correlated mixed-valence states that are apt for enzymatic catalysis.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 6124-6132
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01894B
[C(NH2)3]2S2O8: combining delocalized and localized π-conjugate units to achieve strong optical anisotropy
The optimizing combination of organic delocalized π-conjugated units and inorganic structural units with localized π orbitals leads to large birefringence and short UV cut-off edge.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 6067-6074
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01561G
In situ implanting MnO nanoparticles into carbon nanorod-assembled microspheres enables performance-enhanced room-temperature Na–S batteries
In situ implanting MnO fine nanoparticles into carbon nanorod-assembled microspheres enables improved electrode stability and electrochemical performance via structural and compositional synergy.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 5486-5494
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01362B
High rate capability achieved by reducing the miscibility gap of Na4−xMnV(PO4)3
Reducing the grain size to the nanoscale enables fast kinetics and rate capability due to narrowing the miscibility gap of Na4−xMnV(PO4)3, which effectively suppresses the phase transformation of materials during the electrochemical process.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 5454-5462
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01568D
Bi2S3/ZnS heterostructures for H2S sensing in the dark: the synergy of increased surface-adsorbed oxygen and charge transfer
Bi2S3/ZnS heterostructures with increased surface-adsorbed oxygen and charge transfer in the dark were designed and used to achieve ppb level H2S detection at room temperature.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 4921-4929
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01378A
Chiral copper(I)–organic frameworks for dye degradation and the enantioselective recognition of amino acids
Four novel chiral CMOFs with a 2D layered hexagonal network have been prepared and used for dye adsorption and degradation. Furthermore, one exhibits different adsorption rates and efficiencies for chiral amino acids.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 4907-4912
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01337A
Li6.58Na7.43Sr4(B9O18)(B12O24)Cl: unprecedented combination of the largest two highly polymerized isolated B–O clusters with novel isolated B9O18 FBB
A new borate exhibiting the unprecedented combination of the largest two highly polymerized B–O clusters with novel B9O18 FBB was obtained. And the corresponding design strategies for borates with two polymerized B–O clusters are proposed.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 4614-4623
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01311H
The exploration of new infrared nonlinear optical crystals based on the polymorphism of BaGa4S7
Two new polymorphism of BaGa4S7 was successfully discovered and synthesized. Among them, β-BaGa4S7 exhibits the best balance among a large phase-matching SHG response and a wide band gap, as well as the stable physicochemical property.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 4632-4641
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01263D
Cr3+-Doped double perovskite antimonates: efficient and tunable phosphors from NIR-I to NIR-II
By tuning cationic compositions, Cr3+-doped antimonate double perovskites present emissions from NIR-I to NIR-II regions. In particular, Ca2ScSbO6:Cr3+ and Sr2InSbO6:Cr3+ feature long-wavelength emissions with high luminescence efficiency.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 4602-4607
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01093C
Plasma-etched Ti2O3 with oxygen vacancies for enhanced NH3 electrosynthesis and Zn–N2 batteries
Plasma-etched OV-Ti2O3 behaves as an active and stable catalyst for electrochemical N2 reduction to yield NH3, capable of attaining a large NH3 yield of 37.24 μg h−1 mgcat.−1 and high faradaic efficiency of 19.29%.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 4608-4613
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01173E
Ultrathin tungsten-doped hydrogenated titanium dioxide nanosheets for solar-driven hydrogen evolution
Ultrathin tungsten-doped hydrogenated TiO2 (W-h-TiO2) nanosheets are highly efficient for photocatalytic hydrogen production by water splitting without a noble metal cocatalyst.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 4470-4477
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00978A
Deadlocks of adenine ribonucleotide synthesis: evaluation of adsorption and condensation reactions in a zeolite micropore space
Herein, we report on adenine, D-ribose, and monophosphate adsorption/co-adsorption into the synthetic analog of the zeolite mineral mordenite followed by drying at 50 °C and thermal activation at 150 °C under an argon atmosphere.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 4111-4120
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00837H
Regulating the interfacial water structure by tensile strain to boost electrochemical semi-hydrogenation of alkynes
Interfacial water structure is effectively regulated by tensile strain toward K·H2O and 2-HB·H2O. K·H2O speeds up the ECSH conversion and 2-HB·H2O improves the alkene selectivity. PdCu icosahedrons deliver an enhanced the ECSH performance.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 3444-3452
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00767C
High-performance electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia under ambient conditions using NiFe2O4 nanosheet arrays
NiFe2O4/CC is a highly active electrocatalyst for the conversion of nitrate to ammonia under ambient conditions, achieving a remarkably high faradaic efficiency of 96.6% and a large yield of 10.3 mg h−1 cm−2 in 0.1 M PBS with 0.1 M NaNO3.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 3392-3397
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00827K
Oxidative versus basic asynchronous hydrogen atom transfer reactions of Mn(III)-hydroxo and Mn(III)-aqua complexes
This study provides valuable insights into the oxidative vs. basic asynchronous CPET mechanisms of HAT reactions to exhibit reversed electronic substitution effects on HAT reactions of Mn(III)-hydroxo and Mn(III)-aqua complexes.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 3233-3243
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00741J
KNa0.78Eu0.27In3.80B12S12: a novel hexanary thioborate featuring a B12S12 cluster and diverse InSx (x = 4, 5, 6) units
A novel thioborate KNa0.78Eu0.27In3.80B12S12 features {[In3.80B12S12]2.6−}∞ framework built by B12S12 clusters and InSx (x = 4, 5, 6) units. Its structural chemistry is well described, and compared with known compounds containing B12Q12 cluster.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 2462-2469
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00520D
(R)- and (S)-[C8H10NO3]2[NbOF5]: noncentrosymmetric niobium oxyfluorides with large optical anisotropy
Huge crystals of novel noncentrosymmetric chiral niobium oxyfluorides have been systematically grown via the systematic driving of chiral structure-directing agents.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 2498-2507
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00346E
Facile synthesis of compact CdS–CuS heterostructures for optimal CO2-to-syngas photoconversion
Compact CdS–CuS heterostructures were synthesized by a facile cation exchange pathway and applied for syngas production via CO2 photoreduction.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 2150-2160
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00097K
Luminescent porous metal–organic gels for efficient adsorption and sensitive detection of chlortetracycline hydrochloride assisted by smartphones and a test paper-based analytical device
Three porous and luminescent JLUE-MOGs are fabricated for the efficient removal of CTC, and on-site rapid and sensitive detection of CTC with the help of paper and a smartphone is realized.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1722-1734
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01669E
Tellurate polymorphs with high-performance nonlinear optical switch property and wide mid-IR transparency
Li2HfTeO6 has been identified to function as a mid-IR transparent NLO switch with high figures of merit.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1708-1713
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00200K
Realizing an aqueous sodium-ion battery with a super-high discharge voltage based on a novel FeSe2@rGO anode
Aqueous sodium-ion batteries (ASIBs) promise particularly increased operational safety and lower manufacturing cost than the current state-of-the-art organic electrolyte-based lithium-ion batteries.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1622-1629
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01567B
Dual-functional ratiometric fluorescent sensor based on mixed-lanthanide metal–organic frameworks for the detection of trace water and temperature
A mixed-lanthanide MOF with multiple readouts has been developed, which presents a promising paradigm for real-time and in situ determination of trace water and temperature.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1406-1415
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00093H
Yolk–shell smart Pickering nanoreactors for base-free one-pot cascade Knoevenagel-hydrogenation with high catalytic efficiency in water
The cascade Knoevenagel-hydrogenation reaction catalyzed by our smart Pickering nanoreactors can be carried out by a real one-pot method.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1395-1405
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00005A
Controllable synthesis of platinum–tin intermetallic nanoparticles with high electrocatalytic performance for ethanol oxidation
A series of PtxSny intermetallic nanoparticles including Pt3Sn, PtSn, PtSn2, and PtSn4 were successfully synthesized by an HMDS-assisted method, and the ethanol oxidation reaction tests show that an Sn : Pt molar ratio of 1 : 1 shows the best activity.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1143-1151
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01644J
A CdS/MnS p–n heterojunction with a directional carrier diffusion path for efficient photocatalytic H2 production
A CdS/MnS p–n heterojunction is prepared. The H2 production rate is 5.92 mmol g−1 h−1 with the apparent quantum efficiency of 5.63% at 420 nm, which is 10.57 times and 49.33 times higher than that of CdS nanorods and MnS, respectively.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1100-1106
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01632F
Porosity regulation of metal–organic frameworks for high proton conductivity by rational ligand design: mono- versus disulfonyl-4,4′-biphenyldicarboxylic acid
Three 3D MOFs, (Me2NH2)2(H3O)[LnL2]·8H2O (Ln = Eu, Gd, Tb), based on 2-sulfonyl-4,4′-biphenyldicarboxylic acid (H3L) have been prepared which show a high proton conductivity under low relative humidity.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1134-1142
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01610E
Co3O4 nanoparticle-dotted hierarchical-assembled carbon nanosheet framework catalysts with the formation/decomposition mechanisms of Li2O2 for smart lithium–oxygen batteries
Co3O4-HCNFs were fabricated and proved to be effective for the full composition/decomposition of generated Li2O2 thin films during the oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction processes.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1115-1124
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01260F
Facile regeneration of oxidized porous carbon nitride rods by the de-aromatization of the heptazine network in bulk g-C3N4
The one-dimensional oxidized porous carbon nitride rods via de-aromatization of the heptazine network in bulk g-C3N4 exhibit excellent photocatalytic activity towards the degradation of rhodamine B compared with that of bulk g-C3N4.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1107-1114
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01607E
The challenge of silanol species characterization in zeolites
The chemistry of silica-based materials, including zeolites, is strongly influenced by the nature and number of their silanols.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1125-1133
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01483H
Self-assembled transition metal chalcogenides@CoAl-LDH 2D/2D heterostructures with enhanced photoactivity for hydrogen evolution
Electrostatic self-assembly offered an effective and universal strategy for innovatively constructing a class of CoAl-LDH/transition metal chalcogenides 2D/2D heterojunctions for boosted photocatalytic H2 evolution.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 994-1005
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01603B
Organometallic Ni(II), Ni(III), and Ni(IV) complexes relevant to carbon–carbon and carbon–oxygen bond formation reactions
Herein, the pyridinophane tetradentate ligand PyNMe3 is used to isolate and structurally characterize well-defined organometallic Ni(II) and Ni(III) complexes bearing the cycloneophyl fragment, an alkyl/aryl C-donor ligand.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1016-1022
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01486B
A novel monoclinic metal oxide catalyst for oxygen evolution reactions in alkaline media
Co-Doped Fe2(MoO4)3 was synthesised via spray pyrolysis-calcination. The optimal Co0.15-Fe2(MoO4)3 exhibited excellent OER performance with an overpotential of 273 mV at 10 mA cm−2.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 941-949
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01453F
Preparation of nickel-bound porous carbon and its application in supercapacitors
In this study, nickel-bound porous carbon (Ni-PC) was prepared by introducing Ni2+ into dipotassium ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA-2K) derived nitrogen-doped porous carbon (PC) using the ball milling method.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 652-661
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01403J
Anchoring stable FeS2 nanoparticles on MXene nanosheets via interface engineering for efficient water splitting
Benefiting from an abundant interface with many active sites, robust interaction and synergistic effect between FeS2 and MXene, FeS2@MXene exhibits remarkable catalytic activity towards water splitting in alkaline electrolytes.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 662-669
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01465J
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Enhancing interfacial charge transfer in mesoporous MoS2/CdS nanojunction architectures for highly efficient visible-light photocatalytic water splitting
Mesoporous MoS2-modified CdS nanojunction networks possessing advantageous electronic connectivity and charge transfer behavior at the interfaces deliver highly efficient visible-light photocatalytic H2 production activity from water splitting.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 625-636
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01278A
Aluminum molecular rings bearing amino-polyalcohol for iodine capture
Amino-polyalcohol-solvothermal synthesis leads to the isolation of a broad range of aluminum molecular rings, which exhibit considerable affinity towards iodine molecules.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 592-598
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01451J
NiSe2/FeSe2 heterostructured nanoparticles supported on rGO for efficient water electrolysis
Hybrid architectures composed of NiSe2/FeSe2 heterostructured nanoparticles supported on rGO were synthesized through a facile self-templating strategy, and exhibited excellent electrocatalytic performance for overall water splitting.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 448-457
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01473K
The reaction mechanism of acetylene hydrochlorination on defective carbon supported ruthenium catalysts identified by DFT calculations and experimental approaches
The electron density of ruthenium ions in RuCl3/AC-D catalyst increases, which reduces the energy barrier of the main reaction and inhibits the side reactions.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 458-467
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01164B
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