Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Teng Yan, Xiaojie Zhang, Hua Liu, Zhiliang Jin
Summary: Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution can convert intermittent and dispersive solar energy into hydrogen with high energy density. This experiment modifies the performance of the catalyst by introducing cocatalyst and morphology control, and has reference significance for the design of efficient and environmentally friendly photocatalysts.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jing Zou, Guodong Liao, Jizhou Jiang, Zhiguo Xiong, Saishuai Bai, Haitao Wang, Pingxiu Wu, Peng Zhang, Xin Li
Summary: A novel isotype step-scheme heterojunction with rich defects and catalytically active sites is successfully developed by polymerizing N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) and urea with sulfur (S) powder. The simultaneous introduction of S-doping and defects greatly improves the separation, transfer, and recombination efficiency of photo-excited electron-hole pairs.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kailin Li, Hao Teng, Xingjian Dai, Yi Wang, Dashuang Wang, Xinfang Zhang, Yujia Yao, Xiaoying Liu, Li Feng, Jinsong Rao, Yuxin Zhang
Summary: In this study, cobalt aluminum layered double hydroxide and its derivatives were synthesized and their structure, morphology, chemical composition, and electrochemical performances were investigated. The cobalt aluminum layered double hydroxide exhibited superior capacitance performance, rate capability, and cycling stability compared to cobalt phosphide. Moreover, the asymmetric capacitors constructed with cobalt aluminum layered double hydroxide and graphene showed high energy density, coulombic efficiency, and capacitance retention.
Article
Crystallography
Hassan Waqas, Mowffaq Oreijah, Kamel Guedri, Sami Ullah Khan, Song Yang, Sumeira Yasmin, Muhammad Ijaz Khan, Omar T. Bafakeeh, El Sayed Mohamed Tag-ElDin, Ahmed M. Galal
Summary: This article presents a numerical and statistical analysis of a novel thermal radiation and exponential space-based heat source on the bioconvective flow of a pseudoplastic 3D nanofluid past a bidirectional stretched Riga surface. The results show that nanofluids are more efficient in heat transfer and the flow profiles are influenced by various flow control parameters.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiuyan Dong, Yuyan Li, Duqingcuo Li, Donghui Liao, Tianrui Qin, Om Prakash, Abhinav Kumar, Jianqiang Liu
Summary: The incremental use of antibiotics has led to pollution in aquatic systems. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can be used as photocatalysts to decompose antibiotics in wastewater. A stable MOF has been synthesized and exhibits effective photocatalytic decomposition of antibiotics.
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yaoyao Chen, Changhao Gao, Tian Yang, Wenjing Li, Haojie Xu, Zhihua Sun
Summary: This review mainly discusses the structural origin of ferroelectricity in 2D hybrid perovskites and explores the combination of ferroelectric polarization with other semiconducting optoelectronic activities. The prospects for the development of new photoelectronic devices using this family of ferroelectric semiconductors are also further discussed.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Frank Niessen, Tuomo Nyyssonen, Azdiar A. Gazder, Ralf Hielscher
Summary: This article presents a versatile generic framework for parent grain reconstruction and its application in various crystal symmetry combinations. The framework's flexibility and the capability of variant analysis are demonstrated through example workflows. The add-on function library ORTools provides advanced orientation relationship discovery and analysis options.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED CRYSTALLOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ran Chen, Juan Chen, Huinan Che, Gang Zhou, Yanhui Ao, Bin Liu
Summary: In this study, atomically dispersed main group magnesium (Mg) was introduced onto CdS monodispersed nanospheres, greatly enhancing the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction. The atomically dispersed Mg acts as an electron sink, trapping photogenerated electrons and reducing the Gibbs free energy of hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), leading to accelerated HER and improved efficiency.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sevgi Kansiz, Arda Tolan, Mohammad Azam, Necmi Dege, Mahboob Alam, Yusuf Sert, Saud Al-Resayes, Hasan Icbudak
Summary: A novel acesulfame-based Co(II) complex with a square pyramidal geometry was synthesized and structurally elucidated. The solvatochromic characteristics and hydrogen bonding interactions in the crystal structure were investigated. The Hirshfeld surface analysis showed that hydrogen bonding was the most significant contribution to the crystal packing. Molecular docking simulations revealed the interaction between the complex and the CA IX receptor.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yue Cao, Hongqian Gou, Pengfei Zhu, Zhiliang Jin
Summary: Reasonable design of heterojunction is crucial for enhancing the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity. In this study, a p-n heterojunction of 2D/3D structure was constructed using CoAl-LDH nanosheets and rock-like CuI. The introduction of CuI improved the dispersion of CoAl-LDH and provided more reaction sites for hydrogen evolution. The optical and electrochemical properties demonstrated that the p-n heterojunction promoted the separation and transfer of photon-generated carriers. The composite catalyst, CI-10, exhibited a significantly higher activity of 3.59 mmol g(-1) h(-1), which was 28.5 times higher than that of CuI. Furthermore, the influence of CuI dosage and pH value on the hydrogen evolution reaction was investigated, and a mechanism for the photocatalytic reaction of CI-10 was proposed.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tao Wei, Zhimeng Wang, Qi Zhang, Yanyan Zhou, Cheng Sun, Mengting Wang, Ye Liu, Sijia Wang, Zidong Yu, Xiangyun Qiu, Shoudong Xu, Sai Qin
Summary: This work systematically reviewed the recent progress of MOF-based solid electrolytes in all solid-state metal batteries and summarized the advantages and current or future problems of MOFs in different systems. It also proposed typical design strategies and development trends.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Zhang, Kangqiang Wang, Mingqing Zhang, Ting Chen, Luyan Li, Shuhua Shi, Rongyan Jiang
Summary: This study proposes an advanced nonmetal-doped Pd nanocrystal catalyst for promoting the electrocatalytic ethanol oxidation reaction. The catalyst not only improves the electronic structure of Pd to enhance its activity but also significantly promotes the oxidation of intermediates, thereby improving the electrocatalytic properties.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Kapeesha Nehra, Anuj Dalal, Anjli Hooda, Raman Kumar Saini, Devender Singh, Sumit Kumar
Summary: Eight coordinated complexes of samarium were synthesized using dibenzoylmethane (DBM) and bidentate auxiliary ligand, with ternary complexes also prepared in a one-step method. Characterization through spectroscopic techniques and thermal analysis showed reliable proton-NMR data with bright red luminescence at 648 nm. The intense luminescence and color coordinates suggest potential applications of these complexes in displays and light emitting devices.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Meng Li, Ligang Feng
Summary: In this study, a novel NiSe2-CoSe2 catalyst system consisting of nanorods and nanoparticles was introduced for efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline electrolyte. The catalyst exhibited high catalytic performance, stability, and kinetics, attributed to the high valence states of Ni and Co and the strong synergetic coupling effect between the nanorods and nanoparticles.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Airlie J. McCoy, Massimo D. Sammito, Randy J. Read
Summary: The results of AlphaFold2 in CASP14 indicate that accurate predictions of protein structure domains are on the horizon, regardless of their similarity to known structures. As highly accurate models are generated using correlated mutations and deep learning, methods of phasing in crystallography, especially molecular-replacement phasing using in silico models, are expected to be impacted.
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION D-STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jian Zhang, Le-Chuan Feng, Shi-Zhen Li, Wen-Kui Dong
Summary: In this study, two Cu(II) complexes based on a new bis(salamo) ligand were successfully synthesized and characterized. Complex 1 is a dinuclear complex with a two-dimensional and one-dimensional network structure, while complex 2 is a tetranuclear complex with a three-dimensional and one-dimensional network structure. DFT calculations confirmed the stability of both complexes, and fluorescence spectroscopy research illustrated their luminescent properties.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shitong Han, Bifang Li, Lijuan Huang, Hailing Xi, Zhengxin Ding, Jinlin Long
Summary: In this study, ZnIn2S4-CdIn2S4 hetero-structured microspheres were successfully synthesized and used for photocatalytic CO2 reduction in noble-metal-free systems. The photocatalysts exhibited excellent catalytic activity and stability.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yin-Xia Sun, Geng Guo, Wen-Min Ding, Wen-Yu Han, Juan Li, Zhe-Peng Deng
Summary: Heavy metal ions and amino acids are common pollutants in water pollution, and the study on materials with high selectivity and sensitivity for their detection is of great importance. By designing and synthesizing Eu-MOF, high sensitivity and selectivity detection of Fe3+, Cr2O72-, CrO42- and aspartic acid were achieved, showing promising application prospects.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Geng Tan, Ruo-Qin Jia, Wei-Li Wu, Bo Li, Li-Ya Wang
Summary: Reasonably designed highly pH-stable lanthanide metal-organic frameworks (Ln-MOFs) are essential for multifunctional applications. In this study, three isostructural Ln-MOFs have been synthesized and characterized, with 1-Tb showing high thermal, pH, and luminescence stability for potential practical applications. Additionally, 1-Tb demonstrates high sensitivity and selectivity for ion sensing, while 1-Gd exhibits high photocatalytic activity.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Marina Macchiagodena, Marco Pagliai, Piero Procacci
Summary: The study examined the non-covalent interaction between PF-07321332 and the SARS-CoV-2 main protease using computational methods. It found that the binding is likely to be stronger when the catalytic dyad is in a neutral state.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR GRAPHICS & MODELLING
(2022)
