Porous framework materials for stable Zn anodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5555-5572
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01222K, Review Article
Liling Lei, Jiahao Dong, Siwen Ke, Shishan Wu, Shuai Yuan
This review summarizes the recent research efforts on MOFs/COFs employed in Zn anodes of zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) and analyzes the structure-property relationship to guide the rational design of MOFs/COFs for future ZIB applications.
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Guest exchange in a biomimetic ZnII cavity-complex: kinetic control by a catalytic water, through pore selection, 2nd sphere assistance, and induced-fit processes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5772-5781
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01271A, Research Article
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N. Nyssen, N. Giraud, J. Wouters, I. Jabin, L. Leherte, O. Reinaud
The kinetics of ligand exchange at a ZnII center confined in a biomimetic environment is studied.
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The in situ decoration of Ti3C2 quantum dots on Cu nanowires for highly efficient electrocatalytic reduction of nitric oxide to ammonia

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5927-5936
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01337E, Research Article
Baojing Li, Dongcai Shen, Zhengting Xiao, Quan Li, Shuo Yao, Wentai Wang, Licheng Liu
An efficient and stable electrocatalyst (Ti3C2 QDs/Cu NWs) with greatly improved NO conversion performances were developed for NORR, which is regarded as a promising alternative for the traditional Haber–Bosch process.
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Portable self-powered photoelectrochemical immunosensor based on Cu3SnS4 nanoflower for ultra-sensitive and real-time detection of human cytochrome c

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5591-5601
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01234D, Research Article
Xin Zhang, Ling-Hua Jin, Yan-Yan Li, Zi-Zhen Xiao, Yu Feng, Ying-Wu Lin, Ye Zhang
A self-powered photoelectrochemical immunosensor based on a Cu3SnS4 nanoflower is constructed, and a real-time monitoring platform using smartphones is designed, enabling ultra-sensitive portable real-time detection of Human cytochrome c.
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Electronic and active site engineering in Rh metallene via phosphorus and sulfur dual-doping for electrocatalytic sulfion recycling and hydrogen generation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5686-5693
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI00994G, Research Article
Hongjing Wang, Yuqin Liang, Songliang Liu, Xu Mu, Hongjie Yu, Kai Deng, Ziqiang Wang, You Xu, Liang Wang
Phosphorus and sulfur dual-doping into Rh metallene boosts its electrocatalytic performance for both sulfion recycling and hydrogen generation.
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Enhancing the thermoelectric performance of a Ti2FeNiSb2 double half-Heusler alloy through excess Ni-induced full-Heusler nanoprecipitates

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5662-5667
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01132A, Research Article
Rahidul Hasan, Yan Gu, Se Yun Kim, Dong Won Chun, Kyu Hyoung Lee
The excessed Ni will embed full-hesuler TiNi2Sb nanoprecipitates into the matrix, which can improve the thermoelectric performance by scattering low-energy carriers and phonons.
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Alkali-metal coating: an effective method to inject electrons into cage molecules and achieve direct metal–metal bonds and spherical aromaticity for endohedral metallofullerenes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5634-5648
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01238G, Research Article
Xiaojiao Gu, Peng Jin
Alkali-metal coating is a multifunctional method to inject electrons inside cages, form metal–metal bonds and impart aromaticity to endohedral metallofullerenes.
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Recent progress and prospects of rare earth elements for advanced aqueous zinc batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5802-5811
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01117H, Review Article
Xi Li, Zhenjie Chen, Yongqiang Yang, Bingan Lu, Yan Tang, Jiang Zhou
We analyze the unique roles played by rare earth elements from the three perspectives of cathode, anode and electrolyte. We summarize their potential applications and rational optimization strategies towards electrodes, separators and electrolytes.
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Interface engineering of CoS/MoS2 heterostructure for the electrocatalytic reduction of N2 to NH3

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5700-5709
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01139A, Research Article
Yixian Liu, Ruqiang Wu, Yunliang Liu, Peiji Deng, Yaxi Li, Yuanyuan Cheng, Yongchao Du, Zenan Li, Xiong Yan, Naiyun Liu, Zhenhui Kang, Haitao Li
A new CoS/MoS2 heterojunction catalyst is synthetized in which CoS can effectively attach to the (100) surface of MoS2, greatly prompting the absorption of N2.
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Crystal phase of nickel sulfide dictates hydrogen evolution activity of various semiconducting photocatalysts

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5917-5926
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01315D, Research Article
Jianjian Yi, Yu Xia, Zhou Zhou, Ganghua Zhou, Xianglin Zhu, Sai Zhang, Xingwang Zhu, Xiaozhi Wang, Hui Xu, Huan Pang
Nickel sulfides with different phase structures are prepared, exhibiting highly efficient and phase-dependent performance in promoting hydrogen evolution activity of various semiconducting photocatalysts.
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