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The effective integration of nanomaterials with underlying current collectors is a key factor affecting the performance of nonenzymatic glucose sensors, where an inappropriate integration structure often leads to poor electron transport and instability. In this work, a seamless integrated electrode was constructed by the in situ immobilizing of a nickel-based metal-organic framework (Ni-MOF) on a three-dimensional (3D) conductive nickel foam (NF) for highly sensitive and durable glucose sensing. Facilitated by a rapid microwave-assisted reaction, a robust interfacial interaction between the Ni-MOF and the substrate was established through in situ conversion from nickel oxide (NiO). The fabricated Ni-MOF/NF electrode exhibits an excellent limit of detection (LOD) of 2.65 μM and an impressive sensitivity (14.31 mA cm-2 mM-1) within the linear range (4-576 μM), which is significantly boosted compared with that of an electrode prepared by a typical drop-casting method (3.56 mA cm-2 mM-1 in 4-1836 μM). Characterization and electrochemical tests reveal that this integrated structure on the one hand contributes to fast electron transport and thus has enhanced sensitivity and on the other hand leads to exceptional durability with its structural integrity maintained under bending, shaking, and ultrasonication. Moreover, this seamless integration method was also employed to immobilize the Ni-MOF converted from the pre-chemically deposited NiO layer on another type of substrate, 3D carbon paper (CP), demonstrating the versatility of this facile strategy in creating diverse electrochemical electrodes for applications beyond glucose sensing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This document is a contents list for the journal "Dalton Transactions: An International Journal of Inorganic Chemistry." It provides a list of articles published in the journal, covering various topics in inorganic chemistry. The journal is published by The Royal Society of Chemistry, a reputable chemistry community. The document includes research papers on topics such as catalysis, spin state switching, targeted therapy for breast cancer, and photocatalysis. It also includes an expression of concern and a correction for previous papers. [Extracted from the article]

The document is a contents list for the journal "Dalton Transactions: An International Journal of Inorganic Chemistry." It includes the titles and authors of various articles published in the journal, covering topics such as sulphur spectrum of trivalent lanthanoid oxysulphides, magnetic relaxation in manganese coordination compounds, CO2 absorption/desorption properties, and more. The journal is published by The Royal Society of Chemistry, a leading chemistry community. The papers in this journal cover a wide range of topics in inorganic chemistry, including battery technology, catalysis, materials science, and theoretical analysis of metal complexes. These papers provide valuable insights into scientific phenomena and offer potential applications in various fields. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a contents list for the journal "Dalton Transactions: An International Journal of Inorganic Chemistry." It provides a list of papers published in the latest issue of the journal, covering a wide range of topics in chemistry. The papers explore subjects such as stimuli-responsive luminescence, the synthesis and reactivity of different compounds, and the development of new sensors, luminescent materials, catalysts, and coordination compounds. The journal aims to foster connections within the global chemistry community and reinvest its profits into the field. Additionally, the document includes a correction for a previous paper. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a contents list for the journal "Dalton Transactions: An International Journal of Inorganic Chemistry." It features a compilation of research papers covering various topics such as metal dioxo complexes, piezo-photocatalytic CO2 reduction, and carbonaceous materials for lithium-ion batteries. The journal aims to foster connections within the chemistry community and stimulate innovative ideas. Additionally, the document includes corrections to two previously published papers. [Extracted from the article]

With the advent of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the selection and application of electrode materials have been the subject of much discussion and study. Among them, graphite has been widely investigated for use as electrode materials in LIBs due to its abundant resources, low cost, safety and electrochemical diversity. While it is commonly recognized that conventional graphite materials utilized for commercial purposes have a limited theoretical capacity, there has been a steady emergence of new and improved carbonaceous materials for use as anodes in light of the progressive development of LIBs. In this paper, the latest research progress of various carbon materials in LIBs is systematically and comprehensively reviewed. Firstly, the rocking chair charging and discharging mechanism of LIBs is briefly introduced in this paper, using graphite anodes as an example. After that, the general categories of carbonaceous materials are highlighted, and the recent research on the recent progress of various carbonaceous materials (graphite-based, amorphous carbon-based, and nanocarbon-based) used in LIB anodes is presented separately based on the classification of the structural morphology, emphasizing the influence of the morphology and structure of carbon-based materials on the electrochemical performance of the batteries. Finally, the current challenges of carbonaceous materials in LIB applications and the future development of other novel carbonaceous materials are envisioned. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The document is a contents list for the journal "Dalton Transactions: An International Journal of Inorganic Chemistry." It includes various articles and papers on topics such as molecular transition metal catalysts, spectroscopic techniques, synthesis of materials, and studies on different compounds. The journal aims to connect the global chemistry community and invest its profits back into the field. This document is a list of research papers published in the journal Dalton Transactions. The papers cover a range of topics including electrocatalytic reduction of CO2, assembly of clusters, rechargeable batteries, and carbon nanoarchitectures. Each paper is summarized by its title and authors, providing a brief overview of the research topic. The document is a valuable resource for library patrons conducting research in various scientific fields. [Extracted from the article]

The document is a contents list for the journal "Dalton Transactions: An International Journal of Inorganic Chemistry." It includes various articles and papers on topics such as copper complexes, lanthanide-based POMs, and coordination polymers. The journal is published by The Royal Society of Chemistry, a leading chemistry community. The document also mentions approved training courses offered by the society. The given document is a list of papers published in the journal Dalton Transactions. The papers cover a range of topics in chemistry, including catalysis, phosphors, materials synthesis, and more. Each paper is identified by its title, authors, and page number. The document also includes a correction and a retraction for two previously published papers. [Extracted from the article]

The document is a contents list for the journal "Dalton Transactions: An International Journal of Inorganic Chemistry." It includes various articles and papers on topics such as combatting bacterial infections, rare-earth metal-organic frameworks, and electrochemical capacitor applications. The journal is published by The Royal Society of Chemistry, a leading chemistry community. The document provides a brief overview of the articles included in the journal issue. The papers cover a range of topics in chemistry, including the synthesis of stable cyclopropenylvinyl ligands, the properties of metal-organic frameworks, the photocatalytic performance of titanium-oxide clusters, and the adsorption mechanisms of heavy metals on silica. Other topics include the synthesis of coordination polymers, the synthesis of salophen complexes, and the behavior of cyanido-bridged complexes. The papers provide valuable insights into various areas of chemical research. [Extracted from the article]

Antibiotics are commonly used as antibacterial medications due to their extensive and potent therapeutic properties. However, the overconsumption of these chemicals leads to their accumulation in the human body via the food chain, amplifying drug resistance and compromising immunity, thus presenting a significant hazard to human health. Antibiotics are classified as organic pollutants. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct research on precise methodologies for detecting antibiotics in many substances, including food, pharmaceutical waste, and biological samples like serum and urine. The methodology described in this research paper introduces an innovative technique for producing nanoparticles using silica as the shell material, iron oxide as the core material, and carbon as the shell dopant. By integrating a carbon-doped silica shell, this substance acquires exceptional fluorescence characteristics and a substantial quantum yield value of 80%. By capitalising on this characteristic of the substance, we have effectively constructed a fluorescent sensor that enables accurate ofloxacin analysis, with a detection limit of 1.3 × 10-6 M and a linear range of concentrations from 0 to 120 × 10-6 M. We also evaluated the potential of CSIONPs for OLF detection in blood serum and tap water analysis. The obtained relative standard deviation values were below 3.5%. The percentage of ofloxacin recovery from blood serum ranged from 95.52% to 103.28%, and from 89.9% to 96.0% from tap water. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hydrogen, highly valued for its pristine cleanliness and remarkable efficiency as an emerging energy source, is anticipated to ascend to a preeminent status within the forthcoming energy landscape. Electrocatalytic water splitting is considered a pivotal, eco-friendly, and sustainable strategy for hydrogen production. The substantial energy consumption stemming from oxygen evolution side reactions significantly impedes the commercial viability of water electrolysis. Consequently, the pursuit of a cost-effective and efficacious oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalyst stands as an imperative strategy for realizing hydrogen production via water electrolysis. Layered metal oxides, owing to their robust anisotropic properties, versatile adjustability, and extensive surface area, have emerged as suitable candidates for OER catalysts. However, owing to the distinctive attributes of layered metal oxides, ongoing investigations into these materials are slightly fragmented, lacking universal consensus. This article comprehensively surveys the recent advancements in layered metal oxide-based OER catalysts, categorized into single metal oxides, alkali cobalt oxides, perovskites, and miscellaneous metal oxides. Initially, the main OER intermediate reaction steps of layered metal oxides are scrutinized. Subsequently, the design, mechanism, and application of several pivotal layered metal oxides in the OER are systematically delineated. Finally, a summary is provided, alongside the proposal of future research trajectories and challenges encountered by layered metal oxides, with the aspiration that this paper may serve as a valuable reference for scholars in the field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper reports on the synthesis, crystal structure, thermal and magnetic properties of spin crossover (SCO) salts containing the [Fe(bpp)2]2+ cation (bpp = 2,6-bis(pyrazol-3-yl)pyridine) and different rigid polycarboxylate anions, such as anthracene-9,10-dicarboxylate (ADC), benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate (BTC) and biphenyl-4,4′-dicarboxylate (BPDC). Compound [Fe(bpp)2](ADC)·9H2O (1) shows a porous hydrogen-bonded structure with water molecules sitting in the channels. It contains low-spin (LS) Fe2+ cations that undergo crossover to the high-spin (HS) state upon dehydration. Anhydrous 1 remains HS on cooling at low temperatures. A similar magnetic behaviour is obtained for the partially protonated BTC salt [Fe(bpp)2](HBTC)·5H2O (2), showing a spin change concomitant with dehydration to a HS phase that undergoes gradual and partial SCO on cooling, affecting 25% of the Fe2+ cations. Instead, the BPDC salt [Fe(bpp)2](BPDC)·5H2O (3) has a ground HS state in its fully hydrated form. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In QDSSCs, a photoanode is an important part of connecting the external circuit, providing support for the transmission of photogenerated carriers to the external circuit, and also providing an attachment site for QDs. In this study, we prepared a g-C3N4@TiO2 composite for the photoanode by a two-step process. The results show that the use of g-C3N4@TiO2 greatly increases the specific surface area of the material, effectively inhibits the "electron–hole" recombination, and optimizes the stability and catalytic performance of the photoanode. Among them, the cell equipped with the g-C3N4@TiO2 photoanode has improved performance: Jsc = 26.5 mA cm−2, PCE = 8.2%, Voc = 0.62 eV, and FF = 0.50. Based on the research in this paper, it can be seen that the g-C3N4@TiO2 composite applied to the photoanode can effectively improve the cell performance and provide a feasible idea for optimizing QDSSCs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we report a two-dimensional (2D) Hofmann-type spin-crossover coordination polymer [FeII(o-NTrz)2PtII(CN)4]·H2O (o-NTrz = 4-(o-nitrobenzyl)imino-1,2,4-triazole). Due to the remarkable configurational flexibility of triazole-based ligand, the porous structure of this compound can be reversibly regulated by the loss of guest water molecules as a consequence of rotation of o-NTrz. The 180° reorientation of the o-nitrobenzyl moiety not only induces a response of gate-closing/opening of the porous framework but also significantly modulates the spin transition temperature. The present investigation highlights the potential of Hofmann-type SCO compounds with flexible ligands in exploring unusual physical and chemical phenomena. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Calix[8]arene has been used as a promising type of macrocyclic ligand for the construction of multinuclear metal-oxo clusters (MOCs), but not for zirconium/hafnium-oxo clusters (Zr/HfOCs). In this paper, we report the first series of ZrOCs (HfOCs) based on calix[8]arene: Zr4, Zr8, Hf4, and Hf8. Zr8/Hf8 has a rhombohedral conformation and can be regarded as a derivative of the octahedral Zr6 cluster. Remarkably, I2 adsorption experiments indicate that Zr4 (Zr8) adsorbs much faster than Hf4 (Hf8). Density functional theory (DFT) calculations show that metallic Zr atoms interact more strongly with I2 than metallic Hf atoms. The successful application of calix[8]arene for the synthesis of well-defined ZrOCs (HfOCs) shows a bright future for MOCs protected by macrocyclic ligands. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores the connection between the H3BO3 flux concentration and the co-existence of Eu2+ and Eu3+ dopants within CaMgSi2O6 crystals (diopside). The samples were synthesised using a solid-state synthesis method under varying atmospheric conditions, including oxidative (air), neutral (N2), and reductive (H2/N2 mixture) environments. Additionally, some materials underwent chemical modification by partially substituting Si4+ with Al3+ ions acting as charge compensation defects stabilizing Eu3+ luminescence. Depending on the specific synthesis conditions, the materials predominantly displayed either the orangered luminescence of Eu3+ (under oxidising conditions) or the blue luminescence of Eu2+; however, the comprehensive results confirmed the co-existence of Eu3+/Eu2+ luminescence in both cases. This work shows that varying flux concentrations added during synthesis significantly affect the relative strength of Eu2+ and Eu3+ emissions in a manner dependent on the synthesis atmosphere. The emission of Eu2+ increases with a higher flux concentration in materials synthesised under oxidative and neutral atmospheres independent of the chemical modification. In contrast, for materials obtained under a reductive atmosphere, the changes in the Eu3+ emission intensity depended on the presence or absence of Al3+ ions namely the increase of flux increased the Eu3+ intensity in the case of unmodified materials and decreased in the Al-modified ones. All observed effects were qualitatively explained considering the double role of the flux in the studied system, which besides facilitating the diffusion of chemical species during synthesis acts as a charge compensating agent by creating B'Si centres stabilizing Eu3+ emission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This document is a contents list for the journal "Dalton Transactions: An International Journal of Inorganic Chemistry." It features articles and papers on various topics, including plasma technology for supercapacitor electrode materials, bioinspired oxidation reactions, and the synthesis of metal-organic framework-based composites. Published by The Royal Society of Chemistry, the journal aims to connect the world with the chemical sciences. The document includes articles discussing a method for creating a layered cladding structure on carbon nanofibers for use in dye-sensitized solar cells, the effect of coordinated anions on ferromagnetically coupled single-molecule magnets, and a correction to a previous article about copper catalysts. The document was published in 2024. [Extracted from the article]

With the rapidly growing demand for clean energy and energy interconnection, there is an urgent need for rapid and high-capacity energy storage technologies to realize large-scale energy storage, transfer energy, and establish the energy internet. Supercapacitors, which have advantages such as high specific capacitance, fast charging and discharging rates, and long cycle lifetimes, are being widely used in electric vehicles, information technology, aerospace, and other fields. The performance of supercapacitors is crucially dependent on electrode materials. These can be categorized into electric double-layer capacitors and pseudocapacitors, primarily made from carbon and transition metal oxides, respectively. However, effectively monitoring the physicochemical properties of electrode materials during preparation and processing is challenging, which limits the improvement of supercapacitors' performance. Plasma materials preparation technology can effectively affect the materials preparation processing by energetic electrons, ions, free radicals, and multiple effects in plasma, which are easily manipulated by operation parameters. Therefore, plasma material preparation technology is considered a promising method to precisely monitor the physicochemical and electrochemical properties of energy storage materials and has been widely studied. This paper provides an overview of plasma materials preparation mechanisms, and details of the plasma technology application in the preparation of transition metal hybrids, carbon, and composite electrode materials, as well as a comparison with traditional methods. In conclusion, the advantages, challenges, and research directions of plasma materials preparation technology in the field of electrode materials preparation are summarized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We previously reported that Zr substitution improves the chemical stability of Ba3Y4O9 and nominally 20 mol% Zr-substituted Ba3Y4O9 is an oxide-ion conductor at intermediate temperatures (500–700 °C). However, the influence of Zr substitution on the structural properties of Ba3Y4O9 was poorly understood. This paper aims to comprehensively understand the crystal structure of Ba3Y4O9 with Zr substitution by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) measurements, and first-principles calculations. From the results, firstly we found that the hexagonal unit cell of Ba3Y4O9 reported in the database should be revised as doubled along the c-axis in terms of the periodicity of oxide-ion positions. The revised unit cell of Ba3Y4O9 consists of 18 layers of BaO3 and 24 layers of Y which periodically stack along the c-axis. In this work, we focused on the cationic lattice and noticed that the periodical stacking of Ba and Y layers comprises a similar sequence to that in the body-centered cubic (BCC) structure. There are two regions in the Ba3Y4O9 structure: one is a hetero-stacking region of Ba and Y layers (Ba–Y–Ba–Y–Ba) and the other is a homo-stacking region (Ba–Y–Y–Ba). It is noteworthy that the former region is similar to a cubic perovskite. In Zr-substituted Ba3Y4O9, Zr ions preferentially substitute for Y ions in the hetero-stacking region, and therefore the local environment of Zr ions in Ba3Y4O9 is quite similar to that in BaZrO3. Besides, the Zr substitution for Y in Ba3Y4O9 increases the fraction of the cubic-perovskite-like region in the stacking sequences. The structural change in the long-range order strongly affects the other material properties such as chemical stability and the ionic-conduction mechanism. Our adopted description of perovskite-related compounds based on the stacking sequence of the BCC structure should help in understanding the complex structure and developing new perovskite-related materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Polar cyano fragments and their isomeric isocyano counterparts have attracted great attention as stimuli-responsive luminescent materials in a wide range of fields including organic light-emitting diode devices, chemical fluorescent sensors, photoelectric semiconductors, anti-counterfeit products, etc., mainly because of their typical electron-deficient activity, noncovalent recognition ability, and variable coordination capacity. The electron-deficient and polar nature of these blocks have significant effects on the properties of the cyano/isocyano-based luminophore materials, especially concerning their condensed state-dependent electronic structures. Among them, donor–acceptor (D–A) derived unimolecular and co-assembled luminophores have attracted more attention because their large delocalized structures and noncovalent interaction recognition sites can rebuild the electronic transfer character in the aggregative state, thus endowing them with outstanding stimuli-responsive luminescent behavior via intermolecular and intramolecular charge transfer in polytropic morphologies. In this perspective paper, we give a brief introduction on stimuli-responsive organic and coordinated luminophores and the documented typical design concepts and applications in recent years. It is expected that this perspective article will not only summarize the recent developments of polar cyano/isocyano-derived luminophores and their coordination compounds via structural tailoring and self-assembly but also throw light on the future of the design of more sophisticated stimuli-responsive architectures and their versatile properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to the radioactivity of uranium, the discharged nuclear wastewater not only causes certain damage to the ecology, but also causes certain harm to human life and health. Adsorption is considered to be one of the most effective ways to remove uranium. In this paper, a kind of MoS2 adsorbent was prepared by the solid phase synthesis method and functionalized with NiCo-LDH. The raw materials of MoS2 are cheap and easy to obtain, and the preparation conditions are simple, and large quantities can be obtained without limitations. MoS2 functionalized with NiCo-LDH provides more adsorption sites for the adsorbent and at the same time improves the hydrophilicity of the adsorbent, so that the active sites can fully combine with uranyl ions. The maximum adsorption capacity of the Langmuir isothermal adsorption model is 492.83 mg g−1. The selective adsorption capacity of uranium can reach 76.12% in the multi-ion coexistence system. By analyzing the adsorption mechanism with FT-IR and XRD, it is believed that on the one hand, UO22+ forms a covalent bond with Mo in MoS2 and coordinates with S on the surface of MoS2. On the other hand, UO22+ enters the NiCo-LDH layer for ion exchange with NO3− and coordinates with –OH on the surface of NiCo-LDH. The successful preparation of the MoS2/NiCo-LDH composite provides a certain application prospect for the uranium adsorption field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this work, a simple and cost-effective method was proposed and developed to prepare a novel multilayer-structured Kevlar®@nickel-phosphorus-boron@copper@copper stearate (Kevlar®@Ni–P–B@Cu@CS) composite fabric with high conductivity, high flexibility, high hydrophobicity, and high durability to effectively shield electromagnetic interference (EMI). In this method, an amorphous Ni–P–B alloy nanolayer was initially deposited onto a Kevlar® fabric via electroless plating. Afterward, a crystalline Cu nanolayer was deposited as the second layer via electroplating. Finally, a monolayer of copper stearate was innovatively self-assembled as the outermost protective layer. The Cu deposition was effectively adjusted and designed by controlling the plating current and plating time. The electrical resistance and contact angle of the optimized Kevlar®@Ni–P–B@Cu@CS composite fabric were as low as 3.2 mΩ sq−1 and as high as 115.39°, respectively, indicating that the fabric could withstand bending, tape-off, corrosion, and accelerated environmental tests. The average EMI-shielding efficiency of the durable composite fabric was 93.9 dB in the frequency range of 8.2–12.4 GHz, which was mainly attributed to the absorption loss. Thus, the proposed material configuration has promise for applications in aviation, aerospace, telecommunication, wearable devices, and military industries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A highly efficient phosphor with exceptional luminescence properties is crucial for achieving high-quality solid-state white-light illumination. Here, this paper presents a groundbreaking discovery, an innovative blue–violet emitting Ba1.31Sr3.69(BO3)3Cl:Ce3+ (BSBCl:Ce3+) phosphor designed with remarkable thermal stability and quantum efficiency for full spectrum white light-emitting diodes (WLEDs). By employing a high-temperature solid-phase method, we synthesized various BSBCl:xCe3+ phosphors with different Ce3+ doping concentrations. Remarkably, BSBCl:0.03Ce3+ displays a broad excitation band from 250 nm to 400 nm, rendering it compatible with commercial near-ultraviolet (UV) LED chips. Under 330 nm excitation, this phosphor emits blue light with an astonishing 88.2% internal quantum efficiency (IQE) and an impressive 60.9% external quantum efficiency (EQE). Notably, when employed in the temperature range of 298–473 K, the synthesized BSBCl:0.03Ce3+ phosphor exhibits exceptional color stability and thermal stability (I423 K/I298 K = 83%). Utilizing BSBCl:0.03Ce3+ as the blue–violet emitting component in the fabrication of WLED devices has demonstrated significant advancements in the color rendering index. These findings underscore the potential of BSBCl:Ce3+ phosphors for a wide range of applications in health-oriented indoor illumination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Oxyfluorides come in many different structures and are highly adaptable in composition, not least because of their mixed-anionic nature. Slight changes, unless specifically looked for, can easily go unnoticed. In this paper, we present two oxyfluorides, K3Mo2O5.6F3.4 and K3V2O3.3F5.7, synthesized under high-pressure/high-temperature conditions, and demonstrate the importance of careful analysis of composition, oxidation state and O/F anion distribution for an accurate description of oxyfluorides. Their crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and the transition metal cation valences analyzed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The O/F anion ratio was calculated using the principle of charge neutrality and the local distribution within the crystallographic framework was studied using bond valence (BV) and charge distribution (CHARDI) calculations. Madelung Part of Lattice Energy (MAPLE) calculations and magnetic measurements provide insight into phase stability and corroborate the mixed-valent nature of the compounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chemical composition is leading among the numerous factors that determine the spin transition properties of coordination compounds. Classic dicyanometallic bridges {M(CN)2}− are commonly used to build Hofmann-like spin-crossover frameworks, but some extended bridges are also synthetically available. In this paper, we describe a successful synthesis of two very similar spin-crossover frameworks that differ in the cyanometallic bridges involved, namely [Fe(etpz)2{Ag(CN)2}2] (1) and {Fe(etpz)2[Ag2(CN)3][Ag(CN)2]} (2) (where etpz = 2-ethylpyrazine). Magnetic and Mössbauer studies demonstrated the occurrence of abrupt one-step high-spin (HS) ↔ low-spin (LS) transitions for both complexes. The spin transition temperatures are T1/2 ↓ = 233 K and T1/2 ↑ = 243 K for 1 and T1/2 ↓ = 188 K and T1/2 ↑ = 191 K for 2 with thermal hysteresis loops of 10 K for 1 and 3 K for 2. The bridging mononuclear [Ag(CN)2]− units and FeII cations assemble to form infinite 2D layers in the structure of 1. Interestingly, compound 2 forms 2D layers of FeII cations bridged by both binuclear [Ag2(CN)3]− and mononuclear [Ag(CN)2]− units. The structures of 1 and 2 comprise different types of intermolecular interactions including Ag⋯Ag and Ag⋯Netpz, which induce the creation of supramolecular 3D frameworks. The synergy between metallophilic interactions and the spin transition is also confirmed by the variation of Ag⋯Ag distances during spin crossover. The characterization of such analogues allowed us to analyze in detail the effect of the cyanometallic bridge on the structure of new frameworks and on the bistability in Hofmann-like complexes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Electrocatalytic water splitting is considered to be one of the most promising technologies for large-scale sustained production of H2. Developing non-noble metal-based electrocatalytic materials with low cost, high activity and long life is the key to electrolysis of water. Transition metal sulfides (TMSs) with good electrical conductivity and a tunable electronic structure are potential candidates that are expected to replace noble metal electrocatalysts. In addition, self-supported electrodes have fast electron transfer and mass transport, resulting in enhanced kinetics and stability. In this paper, TMS self-supported electrocatalysts are taken as examples and their recent progress as hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) electrocatalysts is reviewed. The HER mechanism is first introduced. Then, based on optimizing the active sites, electrical conductivity, electronic structure and adsorption/dissociation energies of water and intermediates of the electrocatalysts, the article focuses on summarizing five modulation strategies to improve the activity and stability of TMS self-supported electrode electrocatalysts in recent years. Finally, the challenges and opportunities for the future development of TMS self-supported electrodes in the field of electrocatalytic water splitting are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The pyrolysis of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) has emerged as a promising route to synthesize carbon/metal oxide-based materials with diverse phase compositions, morphologies, sizes and surface areas. In this paper, 1,3,5-benzoic acid (BTC) and 2,4,6-tri(4-pyridinyl)-1-pyridine (TPP) were used as ligands to prepare a novel cobalt-based MOF (Co-MOF) which was used as a precursor to obtain five carbon-based materials at different temperatures (Co-C200/400/600/800/1000). Furthermore, five dyes were used as degradation targets to investigate the photocatalytic degradation performance of the title materials under UV light irradiation. Co-C1000 exhibited the best photocatalytic degradation performance for methyl orange (MO), and the degradation rate could reach 99.21%. The enhanced photocatalytic activity was attributed to narrower band-gaps and a synergistic effect originating from the well-aligned straddling band structures between Co/CoO/Co3O4 and C, also resulting in a faster interfacial charge transfer during the photocatalytic reaction. This study will aid in the development of photocatalysts generated from carbon-based materials via the pyrolysis transformation of MOFs, therefore greatly enhancing the photocatalytic performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper reports the synthesis and characterization of eight sumanene molecular receptors for the selective recognition of caesium cations (Cs+). The sumanene derivatives differed in the number (from one to nine), type (electron donating or electron withdrawing) and method of the attachment (functionalization of sumanene at the benzylic or aromatic carbons) of substituents in the sumanene skeleton. The ultimate goal of this work was to investigate the prospective use of various sumanene derivatives in the design of Cs+-selective potentiometric sensors, thus, expanding the library of sumanene receptors for such applications. Spectroscopic fluorescence titration with caesium hexafluorophosphate revealed that the formation of sandwich complexes is highly favourable, but the steric hindrance of bulky substituents can disrupt this preference. In the case of triaryl-substituted sumanene derivatives, theoretical calculations show that, indeed, sandwich complexes are energetically more advantageous by 2.3 times than 1 : 1 complexes. Furthermore, such functionalization significantly increases receptor solubility in the polymeric membrane of the potentiometric sensors, which was quantitatively evaluated with the COSMO model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Phosphates, whose obvious disadvantage is the relatively small birefringence, can be overcome by the introduction of post-transition metal cations containing stereochemically active lone-pair electrons. In this paper, two new compounds were successfully explored in the A–Sb–P–O system, i.e. Cs2Sb3O(PO4)3 (CsSbPO) and (NH4)2Sb4O2(H2O)(PO4)2[PO3(OH)]2 (NH4SbPOH). Transmission spectra show that CsSbPO has a surprising transmission range with a UV cutoff edge of 213 nm. First-principles calculations show that both compounds have a wide band gap (5.02 eV for CsSbPO and 5.30 eV for NH4SbPOH) and enlarged birefringence (Δn = 0.034@1064 nm for CsSbPO and Δn = 0.045@1064 nm for NH4SbPOH). The results of real-space atom-cutting investigations show that the distorted [SbOx] polyhedra originating from the asymmetric lone pair electrons give the main contribution to the total birefringence and overcome the disadvantage of small birefringence of phosphates but maintain wide transition windows. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In quantum dot sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs), the photoanode provides a stable support for the quantum dots, and promotes the production of photogenerated electrons and the transfer to external circuit. Therefore, it is very important to search for excellent photoanodes for the commercial application of QDSSCs. In this paper, a core–shell ZnO@TiO2 hexagonal prism heterogeneous structure was prepared by a two-step hydrothermal method. The ZnO@TiO2 heterogeneous structure not only has a unique 1D hexagonal prism morphology, but also can effectively inhibit the electron–hole recombination and has a greater light response and higher collection efficiency while speeding up the electron transmission rate. By adjusting the concentration of the TiO2 source, the best photoanode material Zn@Ti-2 was explored, and it showed excellent cell performance: Jsc = 25.4 mA cm−2, Voc = 0.71 V, PCE = 8.5%, and FF = 0.49. Compared with a single ZnO photoanode, the PCE value is increased by 25%. EIS, Tafel polarization and transient photocurrent responses confirm that the Zn@Ti-2 photoanode has higher catalytic activity and stability. Therefore, Zn@Ti-2 may be a promising photoanode material for QDSSCs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Attaining a high energy density that aligns with practical application requirements is a crucial indicator in the advancement of supercapacitors. In this paper, a hybrid hierarchical electrode structure of N-doped carbon nanotube (NCNT) spheres encapsulated with NiCo-Se nanoparticles (NPs) and coated with nickel–cobalt layered double hydroxide (NiCo-LDH) multilayer nanosheets was successfully synthesized on a nickel foam (NF) substrate. The self-supporting strategy enables nickel–cobalt Prussian blue analogues (Ni–Co PBAs) to be directly attached to the NF surface, which results in fluffy NCNTs with a high length–diameter ratio and considerable yield and greatly enhances the conductivity of the electrode material. The synergistic interaction between the dual transition metal compounds inside and outside the NCNTs enables the hybrid electrode material to achieve an impressive specific capacity of 1899 F g−1 (211.0 mA h g−1) at 1 A g−1. The asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) exhibits an excellent energy density of 57.6 W h kg−1 at a power density of 798 W kg−1. This study not only provides an attractive strategy for obtaining CNTs with excellent properties from Ni–Co PBA and synthesizing hybrid electrodes with efficient synergistic effects, but also achieves a high energy density that aligns with the practical application demands of supercapacitors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Preparation of the high value-added chemical 2,5-dimethylfuran (2,5-DMF) from the biomass-derived platform molecule 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is of great significance in the preparation of biofuels. Here, a bottom-up strategy was used to prepare a metal–organic framework (MOF) material with a two-dimensional nanosheet morphology, named CPM, in which an additive 2-methylimidazole was introduced into the hydrothermal process of Cu2+ ions and terephthalic acid. Subsequently, CPM-700 prepared by heat treatment under an inert atmosphere showed excellent catalytic performance in the reaction of HMF hydrodeoxygenation to 2,5-DMF. The materials before and after pyrogenation were characterized by PXRD, XPS, TEM, N2 adsorption and desorption and so on. It was confirmed that compared with the catalyst derived from the cubic MOF material self-assembled by Cu2+ and terephthalic acid, the morphology of 2D nanosheets was beneficial for the reaction of HMF to 2,5-DMF. Combined with the experimental data, the possible reaction path of 2,5-DMF preparation from HMF is that 2,5-dihydroxymethylfuran was formed by hydrogenation of the aldehyde group on the furan ring, and then 2,5-DMF was obtained by hydrogenolysis. This paper provides an effective route for 2D MOF-derived catalytic materials in the selective hydrogenation of HMF. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Coordination chemistry and frustrated Lewis pair (FLP) chemistry have been most commonly studied using monodentate Lewis acids. In this paper, we examine the corresponding reactions employing the 1,1- and 1,2-bis-boranes, PhCH2CH(B(C6F5)2)21 and Me3SiCH(B(C6F5)2)CH2B(C6F5)22, respectively. Coordination of isocyanide to these species results in the formation of the products RCH(B(C6F5)2CNtBu)CH2(B(C6F5)2CNtBu) (R = Ph 3, Me3Si 4). The rearrangement of 1 to give the 1,2-bis-borane adduct 3 was probed and attributed to a donor-induced retrohydroboration and subsequent hydroboration. The analogous reaction of 1 is evident in efforts to use the Gutman–Beckett method to assess its Lewis acidity. However, in combination with tBu3P, bis-boranes 1 and 2 form FLPs and react with H2 to give [tBu3PH][PhCH2CH(B(C6F5)2)2(μ-H)] 5a and [tBu3PH][Me3SiCH(B(C6F5)2)CH2(B(C6F5)2)(μ-H)] 6, respectively. Reactions of 1 and 2 with various donors and PhCCH were shown to give deprotonation and addition products, depending on the nature of the base. However, in the case of 1, products resulting from retrohydroboration, and subsequent hydroboration are evident. Several of these alkyne products are crystallographically characterized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of a methanesulfonic acid (MSA) electrolytic system is recommended as a green method for hydrometallurgical recovery of metallic Pb from waste lead-acid batteries (LABs), contributing to the sustainable protection of the ecosystem. Nevertheless, the system's high energy consumption is a current issue due to the substantial overpotential of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and competitive anodic oxidation of Pb2+. Herein, we propose an IrFe/nitrogen-doped pyrolytic carbon black (IrFe/NCBp) composite as a novel OER catalyst for the MSA electrolytic system, which demonstrates advanced OER catalytic efficiency and selectivity for H2O oxidation. This can be ascribed to the catalyst's thoughtful design, which enhances the number and uniformity of Ir and Fe species via increasing the specific surface area and employing NCBp as a sustainable substrate. The optimized IrFe/NCBp composite exhibits superior OER performance, with a low 252 mV@10 mA cm−2 overpotential and a 62 mV dec−1 Tafel slope, and excellent durability in a 1 M MSA electrolyte for 30 h operation compared to commercial Ir/C. In contrast to carbon paper (CP) and commercial Ir/C anodes, the anodic reaction of IrFe/NCBp is primarily OER-driven (97%) in 1 M MSA and 0.2 M Pb2+ electrolyte for Pb recovery. This effectively circumvents the high potential oxidation of Pb2+ into PbO2, reducing the electrolytic voltage to 488 kWh for the recovery of 1 ton Pb metal. This work provides a green, low-carbon footprint solution for the MSA electrolytic system, thereby promoting the commercialization of the hydrometallurgical Pb recovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper introduces Chemdex, a freely accessible web-based database of over 70 000 compounds characterised by crystallography from across the periodic table. Its software calculates for an atom of interest within each compound classifications including valence number, oxidation number, coordination number, electron number, several covalent bond classifications, and the attached atom set. Users may explore distributions of these classifications by percentages and heat map displays for individual elements or sets of elements, or in several cases for one classification plotted against a second. These properties often display clear periodicity. Based upon distributions across the periodic table of valence numbers, electron numbers, coordination numbers, and attached atom data suggestions are made regarding the placement of hydrogen in the periodic table, membership of group 3 in the periodic table, locations of the early actinoids in the periodic table, and assignments of certain elements as metalloids. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Thermal imaging materials with high sensitivity and the ability to reflect real-time temperature play an important role in research areas such as biotechnology and electronic engineering. However, the temperature sensitivity and temporal resolution of the current materials are not suitable for the complicated detection situation. In this paper, we introduce a thermal imaging material – SrB4O7:5%Sm2+ – with high temperature sensitivity. Furthermore, by applying a time resolving technique based on an intensified charge-coupled device, the sensitivity and temporal resolution are greatly promoted. The good temperature sensitivity (9.67% K−1 at 533 K), the high spatial resolution (2.7 μm) and the fast detection time (<1 s) suggest its considerable potential for real-time thermal imaging applications. The results of temperature distribution on a printed circuit board show that the as-prepared material will be greatly beneficial for thermal imaging applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the increasing demand for sustainable energy and concerns about the scarcity of lithium resources, sodium and potassium ion batteries have emerged as promising alternative energy storage technologies. MXene, as a novel two-dimensional material, possesses exceptional electrical conductivity, high surface area, and tunable structural features that make it an ideal candidate for high-performance electrode materials. However, its limited theoretical capacity hinders its widespread application. To overcome this limitation, MXene has been combined with other materials through synergistic effects between different components to enhance the overall electrochemical performance and expand its application in sodium/potassium ion batteries. Recently, substantial advancements have been realized in the exploration of MXene-based composites as energy storage materials, encompassing their synthesis, design, and the comprehension of charge storage mechanisms. This paper aims to propose a comprehensive summary of the latest developments in MXene-based composites as electrode materials for sodium ion batteries and potassium ion batteries, with a particular emphasis on the enhanced physicochemical properties resulting from composite formation. Moreover, the challenges faced by MXene materials in sodium ion batteries and potassium ion batteries are thoroughly discussed, and future research directions to further advance this field are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This document is the back cover of an article published in the journal "Dalton Transactions: An International Journal of Inorganic Chemistry." The article highlights the journal's commitment to open access and its focus on publishing high-quality research in all areas of chemistry. It also mentions the publication of a specific research paper by Yuta Nabae, Makoto Moriya, and others, which discusses the synthesis of MN4 complexes with a 14-membered ring macrocyclic ligand for use as catalysts. The article emphasizes the strong M-N bonds in these complexes compared to previously reported structures. The document also briefly mentions another research paper on a hierarchical Mg/Al layered double hydroxide. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a correction to a previous article titled "On the mercuration, palladation, transmetalation and direct auration of a C^N^C pincer ligand." The correction addresses an error in the original paper regarding the interpretation of a complex resonance in the 1H NMR spectrum of the ligand. The authors mistakenly attributed the complexity to a diastereotopic relationship between two hydrogen atoms, when in fact they are homotopic. The correction provides a revised interpretation of the spectrum and explains the origin of the second-order effect. The authors apologize for the errors and any inconvenience caused. [Extracted from the article]

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