Crystals, Volume 14, Issue 12

The ethanol–water layered syntheses and crystal structures of the coordination polymers [Cd(C₁₇H₂₂N₂)₂(H₂O)₂]·2(ClO₄)·C₁₇H₂₂N₂·C₂H₅OH 2 and [Cd(C₁₇H₂₂N₂)₂(NO₃)₂] 3 are reported, where C₁₇H₂₂N₂ is a flexible spacer, 1,7-bis(...

Copper–semicarbazone ligands have been extensively investigated for several medicinal applications. In this contribution, a novel copper(II) complex with a pyridoxal–semicarbazone ligand, [Cu(PLSC)Cl(H₂O)](NO₃)(H₂O), was synthesized and c...

Naproxen (NAP) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that belongs to the arylpropionic acid class. Classified as a Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS) class II drug, NAP exhibits low water solubility, thus resulting in restricte...

An analytical solution is presented for axisymmetric free vibration analysis of a functionally graded piezoelectric circular plate on the basis of the three-dimensional elastic theory of piezoelectric materials. The material properties are assumed to...

Using electromagnetic and electrochemical theories as a framework, this study examines the influence of carbon sphere electrodes on the distribution patterns of anodic oxidation and deposition current densities in metallic aluminium and porous anodic...

To further study the electro-optical modulation characteristics of LiNbO₃ crystals and analyze their modulation performance, a method for studying the modulation characteristics of LiNbO₃ crystals, based on the three-dimensional ray tracing method, i...

Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) is widely used as a biocide in numerous personal care products, glass-cleaning liquids, paints, and industrial applications. MIT and related isothiazolinones have attracted much attention for their allergenic properties su...

To develop a rapid, reliable, and cost-effective method for predicting the structure of single-phase high-entropy alloys, a Graph Neural Network (ALIGNN-FF)-based approach was introduced. This method was successfully tested on 132 different high-entr...

TX31 (Mg-3Sn-1Ca) is an alloy with promising future applications. This study enhances the corrosion resistance of the TX31 alloy through the addition of Zr and Zn and compares the effects of individual Cu addition and Zn/Cu composite addition on the...

The low coefficient of thermal expansion of Invar 36 represents a significant consideration in light of its potential effects, particularly in industrial applications where thermal stability is of paramount importance. In light of this, a three-step...

In this paper, a design of vanadium dioxide for dynamic color gamut modulation based on Fano resonance is proposed. This approach facilitates color modulation by manipulating the phase transition state of vanadium dioxide. The device integrates both...

This paper presents an overview of research results on the physical and technological features of crystal formation with an ordered distribution of vacancies. It is noted that the composition and properties of complex chalcogenide phases are not alwa...

The crystal structure of the extracellular region of the second pneumococcal LCP, a polyisoprenyl-teichoic acid-peptidoglycan teichoic acid transferase Psr_Sp, was determined and refined to 2.15 Å resolution. Despite the low sequence homology wi...

In this work, the optical parameters of a 550 μm thick deuterated triglycine sulfate (DTGS) crystal in the range of 0.3–1.5 THz were investigated in low and high fields by time-domain spectroscopy. The X and Z axes of the refractive index el...

The influence of transition metals (Ni and Zn) on the formation, morphology, and thermal stability of long-period stacking ordered (LPSO) phases in Mg₉₇Er₂N_i1 and Mg₉₇Er₂Zn₁ alloys was investigated. In the as-cast state, both alloys consist of &alpha...

In the present work, we present the process of preparing CdS nanostructures based on templating synthesis using chemical deposition (CD) on a SiO₂/Si substrate. A 0.7 μm thick silicon dioxide film was thermally prepared on the surface of an n-type...

There is a paucity of previous related studies exploring hexagonal MgZn₂ in high-pressure environments. This study systematically analyzes the mechanical behavior of MgZn₂ hexagonal alloys under high-pressure conditions using first principle calculat...

This study enhances PEMFC performance at low temperature and low humidity by incorporating hydrophilic inorganic silica materials inside the PEMFC. Firstly, the polarization performance of the cell under varying humidity levels was investigated using...

Quantum well infrared photodetectors (QWIPs) are popular due to their following advantages: low cost, maturity of manufacturing, high uniformity, ease of wavelength adjustment, resistance to heat, and resistance to ionizing radiation. However, their...

In this study, chemical deposition was used to synthesize structures of Ga₂O₃ -NW/SiO₂/Si (NW—nanowire) at 348 K and SnO₂-NW/SiO₂/Si at 323 K in track templates SiO₂/Si (either n- or p-type). The resulting crystalline nanowires were δ-Ga₂...

Strong-alkali activation is a prerequisite needed to ensure the full polymerization activity of alkali slag binder and establish excellent mechanical properties; however, it substantially increases the preparation cost. In this study, the effects of...

The effect of austempering temperature on crystallographic features and mechanical properties is investigated in low-carbon bainitic steel, focusing on the relationship between microstructure and mechanical properties. After isothermal holding at, ab...

Perovskites are currently becoming common in the field of optoelectronics, owing to their promising properties such as electrical, optical, thermoelectric, and electronic. Although mechanical and thermal properties also play a crucial part in the fun...

Conventional wastewater treatment methods do not fully utilize the energy in wastewater. This study uses a photocatalytic fuel cell (PFC) to remove dye impurities and generate electricity with that energy. Pt serves as the PFC’s cathode, while...

The synthesis of special photocatalysts of nanostructured functional ceramics (PNFC) under the ZKHM brand under the influence of concentrated solar radiation showed the effectiveness of these ceramic materials in multifunctional use, in particular as...

Novel AB-Polybenzimidazole (AB-PBI)/TiO₂ nanocomposite membranes have been prepared using a synthetic green chemistry approach. Modified Eaton’s reagent (methansulfonic acid/P₂O₅) was used as both reaction media for microwave-assisted synthesis...

Silicon carbide (SiC) has excellent mechanical and chemical properties and is used in a wide range of applications. It has the characteristic of rapidly heating up to several hundred degrees within one minute when irradiated with microwave radiation...

The aim of this study was to investigate the use of automated high performance in situ microscopy (HPM) for monitoring and direct nucleation control (DNC) during cooling crystallization. Compared to other techniques, HPM enables the detection of smal...

To enhance the operational life of hydraulic machinery, protective coatings against wear, particularly cavitation erosion, and corrosion might be applied on the surfaces of components. The experiments conducted in this study aimed to assess the suita...

This study reviews the advanced anti-counterfeiting applications of CsCdCl₃, a lead-free all-inorganic perovskite crystal exhibiting dynamic luminescent properties responsive to temperature and UV light. Using synthesis methods such as Bridgman and h...

Metallic materials continue to attract significant interest for structural applications globally, ranging from high-performance sectors like aerospace and automotive industries to everyday household items [...]

MoO₂ powders compacted under different uniaxial pressures ranging from 100 to 800 MPa, corresponding to the compact densities ranging from 55% to 65%, respectively, were sintered at targeted temperatures within 650–1050 °C for 1 h in an N₂...

One of the most critical problems for phosphors used in light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is the thermal quenching of luminescence. Herein, novel (Y_1−xEu_x)₂(SO₄)₃ (x = 0, 0.17, 0.33, 0.5, 0.66) phosphors with anti-thermal quenching of luminescence d...

The continuous tightening of pharmaceutical regulations forces drug manufacturers to unambiguously characterize the substances related to the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). Here, we report the synthesis, complete spectroscopic, chromatograp...

Hetero-bridged dinuclear oxidovanadium(IV) complexes, [(VO)₂{HB(pz}₃}₂(μ-OH)(μ-O₂CR)] [R = C₂H₅, 1; (CH₃)₃C, 2; (CH₃)₃CCH₂, 3; Ph₂CH, 4; Ph₃C, 5; PhCH₂CH₂, and 6; {HB(pz)₃}⁻ = hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate], were synthesized and characterize...

Currently, a comprehensive understanding of the macro- and micro-scale mechanisms of ice fracture failure in the Yellow River remains limited. Therefore, this paper adopts a microscopic perspective by modeling Yellow River granular ice as a three-pha...

Developing theory-informed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the continuous crystallisation of pharmaceuticals still remains a bottleneck. For the continuous manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, the current methods rely on the laborious trial-and...

N-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-3-methoxybenzamide was synthesised by amide coupling. After crystallisation, single-crystal X-ray diffraction revealed two distinct polymorphs of the compound: one in the orthorhombic space group Pna2₁ with one molecule in the asy...

Perovskite materials, as emerging semiconductors, have attracted significant attention for their exceptional optoelectronic properties, tunable bandgaps, ease of fabrication, and cost-effectiveness, making them promising candidates for next-generatio...

The difference in the crystallization kinetics during growth from the melt between II–VIs (CdTe, Cd_1−xZn_xTe, ZnSe, and ZnTe) and III–Vs (GaAs and InP) is discussed. At the melt growth of II–VI crystals, the most important diff...

Triazine-based covalent organic framework CTF-1 was synthesized via polymerization of 1,4-dicyanobenzene in the presence of zinc chloride. Two different methods of the post-synthesis treatment of the obtained material were compared. It was demonstrat...

In organic optoelectronic devices, the self-assembly behavior of the conjugated polymer poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) into structured aggregates significantly influences the device’s performance, with processing conditions playing a key role. I...

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Herein, we report the rational synthesis of porous g-C₃N₄ co-modified with oxygen (O) and fluorine (F) for the first time. Incorporating colloidal SiO₂ during thermal polymerization introduces lattice oxygen, forming C–O bonds, while post-treat...

Three novel solvatomorphs (C₁₃H₂₉NO₃S•CH₃OH, 1; C₁₃H₂₉NO₃S•0.113(H₂O), 2; C₁₃H₂₉NO₃S•0.038(H₂O), 3) of zwitterionic sulfobetaine-8 were obtained and their structures were determined using single-crystal X-Ray diffraction. In all cases...

This paper presents a three-dimensional model of the definitive structure of gypsum, calcite and quartz crystals, which are the primary components of deep rock mass. The optimization of the primary components of deep rock mass material was performed...

This paper describes a study of the microstructure and mechanical properties of a titanium–gallium (Ti-8 wt.% Ga) alloy using X-ray diffraction, optical metallography, micro-hardness measurements, compression and tensile testing, nanoindentatio...

The aim of this study was the synthesis of intermetallic crystal dispersion in an ultra-fine-grained (UFG) aluminum matrix by the equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP) process, which provides severe plastic deformation (SPD) of aluminum-5 and 10% wt....

Spatially varying alignment of liquid crystals is essential for research and applications. One widely used method is based on the photopatterning of thin layers of azo-dye molecules, such as Brilliant Yellow (BY), that serve as an aligning substrate...

The rise in antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcal infections necessitates innovative approaches to identify new therapeutic agents. This study investigates the application of machine learning models to identify potential phytochemical inhibitors agains...