Interface engineering of CoS/MoS2 heterostructure for the electrocatalytic reduction of N2 to NH3

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Yixian Liu

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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Ligand-passivated Au/Cu nanoclusters with uncoordinated sites give reaction turnover numbers of up to 4 × 104

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Lu Dong

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5745-5751
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01035J, Research Article

Lu Dong, Linke Yu, Xueli Sun, Xiongkai Tang, Xuexin You, Jiaqi Tang, Zi-Ang Nan, Dongxu Cao, Yanyuan Jia, Simin Li, Fengyu Li, Shuo Guo, Hui Shen
A robust nanocluster of Au₄₁Cu₃₃(RS)₄₀(MeCN) (RSH is 4-fluorothiophenol) has been obtained. Rich uncoordinated copper sites on the surface lead to its extremely high catalytic activity (up to 39 269 TON) in C–O coupling reactions.
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Synthesis and reactivity of a uranium(IV) complex supported by a monoanionic nitrogen–phosphorus ligand

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Kai Li

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5622-5633
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01447A, Research Article

Kai Li, Jialu He, Yue Zhao, Congqing Zhu
A monoanionic N–P ligand L3 with a pendant dimethylamino group was designed. Species with multiple U–C bonds—a rare example of a metallafluorene containing an actinide element—and clusters with multiple U–M bonds were isolated.
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Recent advances of metal oxide catalysts for electrochemical NH3 production from nitrogen-containing sources

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Bowen Li

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5812-5838
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01448G, Review Article

Bowen Li, Yinlong Zhu, Wanlin Guo
This article summarizes recent advances in metal oxides catalyzed ammonia production via the electrocatalysis of N₂ and nitrates. Critical challenges and future research directions to accomplish their potential industrialization are discussed.
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A surface-dynamic approach toward supercrystal engineering of titanium–oxo clusters

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Ling-Cui Meng

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5694-5699
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01334K, Research Article

Ling-Cui Meng, Zhi-Ming Feng, Zhan-Guo Jiang, Cai-Hong Zhan
By regulating the surface dynamics of Sal-Cu/OMe-Cu motifs of a {Ti₁₀Cu₂} cluster, (Ti₁₀Cu₂)_sp and (Ti₁₀Cu₂)_cs have been achieved and characterized, and the results show the distinguishing electrical and catalytic properties of the two assemblies.
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Chalcogen atom abstraction from NCE− (E = O, S, Se) and i-Pr2S by the excited state of a luminescent tricyano osmium(VI) nitride

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Li-Xin Wang

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5678-5685
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01081C, Research Article

Li-Xin Wang, Miaomiao Zhou, Lu-Lu Liu, Jing Xiang, Ji-Yan Liu, Kai-Chung Lau, Tai-Chu Lau
The unprecedented chalcogen atom abstraction from stable inorganic anions NCE⁻ and organic sulphide i-Pr₂S was developed by the excited state osmium nitride complex (OsN*).
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Tailoring the d-band center of porous CoS2 nanospheres via low-electronegative Fe for weakened OH* adsorption and boosted oxygen evolution

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Heyuan Chen

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5668-5677
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI00902E, Research Article

Heyuan Chen, Wei Wu, Suhao Chen, Zichen Wang, Runzhe Chen, Niancai Cheng
The doping of low-electronegative Fe changes the charge distribution of Co sites as well as downshifts the d-band center of Co sites to reduce the binding barrier between Co sites and *OH.
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Sustainable ammonia synthesis from air by the integration of plasma and electrocatalysis techniques

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Jun Ding

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10,5762-5771
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI00915G, Research Article

Jun Ding, Wenyi Li, Qingqing Chen, Jiafang Liu, Shu Tang, Zhiwei Wang, Longwei Chen, Haimin Zhang
A plasma-electrocatalysis integrated strategy, which decouples N₂ fixation into two steps with NO₂⁻ as an intermediary, is reported to be effective for realizing high NH₃ production.
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Crystal phase of nickel sulfide dictates hydrogen evolution activity of various semiconducting photocatalysts

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Jianjian Yi

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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Recent progress and prospects of rare earth elements for advanced aqueous zinc batteries

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Xi Li

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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