Inorganics, Volume 13, Issue 11

We have investigated the structural, morphological, magnetic, and up-conversion luminescence properties of the Yb³⁺/Er³⁺-doped LiGdF₄ nanocrystals precipitated in the silica glassy matrix. Morphological analysis showed uniform distribution of LiGdF₄...

The reactive crystallization of lithium carbonate (Li₂CO₃) from LiCl and Na₂CO₃ solutions was studied by Focused Beam Reflectance Measurement (FBRM) to evaluate the effect of polyacrylic acid (PAA) of different molecular weights (1800, 230,000, and 4...

A wide variety of complexes containing N-donor ligands from ammonia, amines, Schiff bases or N-heterocycles have been prepared since the first complex compound of the family, which was an ammonia cobalt complex, was discovered [...]

This special issue focuses on the design, synthesis, optimization, and application of inorganic electrode materials in high-performance energy storage devices, covering lithium–sulfur batteries [...]

In this work, we present a gettering technique for multicrystalline silicon (mc-Si) by combining a nanowire structure with thermal treatment under nitrogen in an infrared lamp furnace. The silicon nanowires were elaborated using the Silver Nanopartic...

This study presents a solvothermal approach starting from micron-sized hydroxide precursors, which combines features of top-down size reduction and bottom-up recrystallization, leading to nanoscale hydroxide particles. The method is based on autoclav...

Double perovskites are represented by the formula A₂BB’O₆ and AA’BB’O₆. These materials have been synthesized using the solid-state reaction, sol–gel, Pechini, and hydrothermal methods. X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, m...

High-pressure intrusion of water and LiCl aqueous solutions at different concentrations in hydrophobic STT-type zeosil was studied for possible applications in absorption and storage of mechanical energy. The water is intruded at a pressure of 35 MPa...

Fluoride contamination in groundwater is a pressing environmental and public health issue, with chronic exposure linked to skeletal and dental fluorosis. Here, we report the synthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparticles via a controlled co-precipitation...

Hydrometallurgy is currently the mainstream industrial process for recovering valuable components (nickel, cobalt, manganese, lithium, etc.) from spent ternary lithium-ion battery cathode materials. During the crushing of lithium batteries, cathode m...

Anthraquinones are molecules with numerous biological properties that can act as DNA intercalators and topoisomerase IIa inhibitors. In this work, the development of technetium-99m radiotracers was pursued via the technetium-tricarbonyl “2 + 1&...

The global reliance on coal-fired power generation continues to produce vast quantities of fly ash, exceeding 500 million tons annually, with limited recycling rates. Given its high silica (SiO₂) and alumina (Al₂O₃) contents, fly ash represents a pro...

This study evaluated the effects of different sintering protocols on the mechanical and microstructural properties of two multilayered zirconia materials: strength-gradient zirconia (KATANA YML) and color-gradient zirconia (KATANA UTML). Bar-shaped s...

Despite the widespread use of photopolymerizable methacrylate resins in additive manufacturing, their potential for creating functional biomedical materials remains untapped. Standard resins, while possessing good technological properties, are typica...

This work investigates the application of HfZrO ferroelectric material for the tuning of high-frequency bandpass filters. By integrating HfZrO with a two-dimensional HfSe semiconductor to form a heterostructure, the device achieves wideband tunabilit...

Ultra-bandgap semiconductor material, β-gallium oxide (β-Ga₂O₃), has great potential for fabricating the next generation of high-temperature, high-voltage power devices due to its superior material properties and cost competitiveness. In ad...

Unexpected activation of the tetrabutylammonium cation in the presence of hexachloroplatinate(IV) under light to give a dinuclear complex of trans-μ²:η²,η²-1,3-butadiene-bis(trichloroplatinate(II)) along with a proposed mechanism of the ac...

This study develops a sustainable welding approach by incorporating 35–50% blast furnace slag (BFS), a byproduct of the steel industry, into rutile-type electrode coatings. To fabricate the electrodes, BFS was dry-mixed with fluxes, followed by...

This study presents a comprehensive first-principles investigation into the gas adsorption and sensing characteristics of Pd-doped MoSe₂, WSe₂, and MoSe₂-WSe₂ systems for dissolved gas analysis applications in oil-filled transformers. Through theoret...

Understanding the role of synthesis parameters in tailoring catalyst morphology is crucial for enhancing performance in electrochemical water splitting. This research systematically explores how different solvent environments affect the structural ev...

Aluminum doping can improve the phase stability of metastable compound Sm₂Fe₁₇C_x with a high carbon content (x > 1.5). We investigated the preferential site substitution of Al, chemical bonding, and structural stability in Sm₂(Fe,Al)₁₇C₃ using fir...

The development of highly selective, sensitive and recyclable chemosensors for CN⁻ is critical due to the widespread use of cyanide derivatives in industrial processes and its extreme toxicity to environmental and biological systems. Herein, we...

Different morphologies of cobalt oxide (Co₃O₄) electrodes were prepared through the electrochemical deposition technique with various electrodeposition times from 10 min to 50 min. Platinum (Pt) nanoparticles were deposited on the Co₃O₄ electrodes th...

To optimize the performance of indium oxide (In₂O₃)-based thermoelectric materials, this study prepared Nb-doped In₂O₃ via mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering (SPS), investigating its regulatory mechanism on the crystal structure, as well...

The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a kinetic bottleneck in electrochemical water splitting, creating an urgent need for the development of efficient electrocatalysts. Prussian blue analogues (PBAs), a significant class of inorganic coordination p...

This article provides a review of modern technologies for processing chromite ores and beneficiation wastes, with a focus on the recovery of magnesium and platinum-group metals (PGMs). It reveals that the traditional use of chromites solely as a sour...

Perovskite materials have emerged as promising candidates for next-generation photodetectors (PDs) owing to their superior optoelectronic properties and compatibility with low-cost, low-temperature fabrication processes. Broad applicability of PDs sp...

Organic–inorganic metal halides (OIMHs) have emerged as highly promising semiconductor materials owing to their outstanding optoelectronic properties. Incorporation of chiral organic molecules into the metal–halide framework enables the c...

Various morphologies of cobalt oxide Co₃O₄ films on cobalt (Co) foils were obtained via anodization followed by a thermal treatment at 350 °C. This study introduces a rapid and cost-effective synthesis route, achieving well-defined spinel structu...

Nickel–iron (Ni-Fe) catalysts are widely used in industry due to their cost-effectiveness and versatile catalytic properties. This work investigates the structural and morphological characteristics of Ni-Fe catalysts supported on γ-Al₂O₃,...

This work comparably investigates the gas sensing potential of noble metal (Pd and Ru)-doped GeS₂ monolayers upon three C₄F₇N decomposed species (FCN, CF₃CN, and C₂F₄) using the first-principles theory, for operation status evaluation in C₄F₇N-insula...

Organic–inorganic hybrid metal halides (OIMHs) have attracted widespread attention due to their unique chemical properties, excellent electronic performance, and low-cost fabrication processes. These hybrid materials impose fewer size constrain...

For optimizing the operational efficiency and productivity within blast furnace processes, a profound understanding of the viscous flow characteristics of CaO–SiO₂–MgO–Al₂O₃–B₂O₃ slag systems is of paramount importance. In thi...

Formaldehyde (HCHO), a colorless gas, is currently a toxic gas that seriously endangers human health and the environment. To effectively remove formaldehyde, catalytic oxidation is considered to be the most promising, widely studied, and applied meth...

The Co(II) complex [CoCl₂(AImd)₂] (AImd = 1-allylimidazole) was reinvestigated using a combination of experimental and theoretical methods. The previously reported crystal structure was redetermined and Hirshfeld surface analysis and enrichment ratio...

Crystalline defects such as oxygen vacancies have been studied little by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy for silicate-based luminescent materials. In this study, lutetium oxyorthosilicate powders were prepared by the sol–gel...

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are valued for their antimicrobial properties, but conventional synthesis often involves toxic chemicals. Eco-friendly biosynthesis using silver-tolerant microbes from contaminated sites offers a sustainable alternative....