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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Sustainable ammonia synthesis from air by the integration of plasma and electrocatalysis techniques

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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Tailoring the d-band center of porous CoS2 nanospheres via low-electronegative Fe for weakened OH* adsorption and boosted oxygen evolution

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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Chalcogen atom abstraction from NCE− (E = O, S, Se) and i-Pr2S by the excited state of a luminescent tricyano osmium(VI) nitride

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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A surface-dynamic approach toward supercrystal engineering of titanium–oxo clusters

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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Recent advances of metal oxide catalysts for electrochemical NH3 production from nitrogen-containing sources

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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