Fluoride counterions boost gold(I) catalysis: case studies for hydrodefluorination and CO2 hydrosilylation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5573-5583
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI00452J, Research Article
Yuhang Yao, Jiyun Hu, Guiyu Liu, Yin-Shan Meng, Song Gao, Jun-Long Zhang
We reported a prominent counterion effect, where bifluoride synergistically activates hydrosilane to promote the formation of an active gold hydride intermediate, on hydrodefluorination and hydrosilylation of CO2.
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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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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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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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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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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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Coupling agents with 2,4,6,8-tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane core – synthesis and application in styrene–butadiene rubber production

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5897-5907
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI00619K, Research Article
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Tomasz Sokolnicki, Adrian Franczyk, Radosław Kozak, Jędrzej Walkowiak
New coupling agents for fuel-saving “Green Tires” were synthesized by selective hydrosilylation of olefins or alkynes with 2,4,6,8-tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane.
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Recent advances in molybdenum diselenide-based electrocatalysts: preparation and application in the hydrogen evolution reaction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5517-5554
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI00885A, Review Article
Chunming Yang, Xiang Li, Yucang Liang
This review summarizes the preparation of MoSe2-based materials, their application in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), the catalytic mechanism for improved HER performance, structure–performance correlations and the challenges in the future.
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Ru-based nanoparticles supported on carbon nanotubes for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution: structural and electronic effects

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5885-5896
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI00698K, Research Article
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Nuria Romero, Dídac A. Fenoll, Laia Gil, Sergi Campos, Jordi Creus, Gerard Martí, Javier Heras-Domingo, Vincent Collière, Camilo A. Mesa, Sixto Giménez, Laia Francàs, Luis Rodríguez-Santiago, Xavier Solans-Monfort, Mariona Sodupe, Roger Bofill, Karine Philippot, Jordi García-Antón, Xavier Sala
The HER electrocatalytic performance of carbon-nanotube supported Ru-based nanoparticles is studied in terms of Ru/RuO2 disposition, degree of structural order and phase interconversion under turnover conditions.
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Facile access to mid-valent Group 5 and 6 metal synthons

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5584-5590
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI00910F, Research Article
Thomas E. Shaw, Charlotte L. Stern, Alfred P. Sattelberger, Titel Jurca
Group 5 and 6 metal chlorides, MClx (M = Nb, Ta, Mo, W) are easily and controllably reduced, in a stepwise fashion, by stoichiometric PhMe2SiH, yielding only PhMe2SiCl, a useful reagent, and H2 as the byproducts.
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