Inorganics, Volume 13, Issue 7

The eight new copper(II), nickel(II), zinc(II), and iron(III) coordination compounds [Cu(L)Cl]₂ (1), [Cu(L)Br]₂ (2), [Cu(L)(NO₃)]₂ (3), [Cu(phen)(L)]NO₃ (4), [Ni(HL)₂](NO₃)₂·H₂O (5), [Ni(HL)₂]Cl₂ (6), [Zn(L)₂]·0.125H₂O (7), and [Fe(L)₂]...

This study presents the synthesis, characterization, and application of magnetic magnetite–zirconium dioxide (Fe₃O₄–ZrO₂) nanoparticles as an efficient nanoadsorbent for fluoride removal from water. The nanoparticles were synthesized usin...

This work explores zinc oxide nanoparticle (ZnO NP) synthesis utilizing leaf extract of the Gaultheria fragrantissima plant that are useful in medicine, environmental remediation, and cosmetics due to their antibacterial activity, photocatalytic effi...

Cisplatin was the first metal-based anticancer drug introduced into clinical use. It is a “small” molecule, but it represented a very “big” discovery. Since it was introduced on the market, it has not been withdrawn, despite b...

The efficient employment of chiral porous organic cages (POCs) for asymmetric catalysis is of great significance. In this work, we have synthesized a chiral N-rich organic cage constructed through chiral (S, S)-1,2-cyclohexanediamine and benzene-1,3,...

Ferrocene (Fc) is a redox-active organometallic scaffold whose unique electronic properties, stability, and modularity have enabled a broad range of catalytic and sensing applications. This review critically examines recent advances in Fc-based syste...

The one-dimensional (1D) Sb(III)-based organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite (AImd)₂¹_∞[SbI₅] (AImd = 1-allylimidazolium) crystallizes in the orthorhombic, centrosymmetric space group Pnma. The structure consists of corner-sharing [SbI₆] oct...

Nanostructured multilayer anticorrosion coatings offer an effective strategy to mitigate the poor corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys and extend their service life. In this study, four types of Ti/Cr multilayer coatings with varied modulation per...

Electro-oxidation of ammonia has emerged as a promising route for sustainable energy conversion and pollutant mitigation. In this study, we report the facile fabrication of dendritic Cu@Pt core–shell nanostructures electrodeposited on pencil gr...

Two-dimensional (2D) hybrid organic–inorganic perovskites (HOIPs) have attracted considerable attention in optoelectronic applications, owing to their remarkable characteristics. Nevertheless, the application of 2D HOIPs encounters inherent cha...

Phosphine–boranes have garnered growing interest for their potential in catalysis and as building blocks for inorganic polymers. While various synthetic methods exist, flexibility to introduce diverse substituents on the P centers remains limit...

In this study, 3-chlorothiophene-2-carboxylic acid (HL) was used as a main ligand to successfully synthesize four novel complexes: [Cu(L)₂(Py)₂(OH₂)₂] (1), [Co(L)₂(Py)₂(OH₂)₂] (2) (Py = pyridine), [{Ni(L)₂(OH₂)₄}₂{Ni(L)(OH₂)₅}]L•5H₂O (3), and [{...

This study reported covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and their hybrid composites with two-dimensional materials, graphene oxide (GO), graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄), and boron nitride (BN), to examine their structural, textural, and gas adsorpti...

Near-infrared (NIR) photoelectric synaptic devices show great potential in studying NIR artificial visual systems integrating excellent optical characteristics and bionic synaptic plasticity. However, NIR synapses based on transition metal dichalcoge...

In this paper, titanium oxide nanoparticles (TiO₂-NPs) with complex surface topologies were obtained for the first time using simple procedures applied in laser sintering. Based on the obtained nanoparticles and polymethyl methacrylate-like photopoly...

ZnO/SiC nanocomposite materials possess significant potential for various technological fields due to their extraordinary optical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties. The synthesis methods, material properties, and diverse applications of...

The research on ultra-thin inorganic chips is an important field in the development of inorganic flexible electronics. By thinning the inorganic (mainly silicon-based) chip to less than 50 μm, it will gain a certain degree of flexibility. After th...

Poly[bis(4-phenyl) (2,5,6-trimethylphenyl) amine (PTAA), as a hole transfer material, has been widely used in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, the optimal solvent for preparing the PTAA solution and coating the PTAA layer is still uncertain. I...

In this study, we investigate the optical and structural properties of Cu-doped β-Ga₂O₃ nanostructures synthesized via a hydrothermal method, followed by annealing in ambient O₂. Different Cu doping concentrations (0, 1.6, and 4.8 at.%) are intr...

Polyphenolic compounds, such as flavonoids, possess important structural and physico-chemical characteristics that in combination with their biological properties render them an important class of natural compounds with medicinal prospects. Chrysin i...

In many photocatalytic systems employing dual catalysts, researchers often focus primarily on the individual performance of each catalyst while overlooking potential inter-catalyst interactions. In this work, we have developed an efficient dual-catal...

The treatment with an alkali (sodium hydroxide) solution of acid-activated montmorillonite clay minerals resulted in a reduction in specific surface area. However, a significant enhancement in the removal of basic blue-41 dye solution was achieved co...

A three-dimensional Bi-enriched Bi₂O₃/Bi₂MoO₆ Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst was successfully synthesized via a facile one-step hydrothermal method for efficient phenol degradation under visible light. Structural and morphological characteriza...

Background: We studied in silico models of both organic and inorganic substances. In most cases, these in silico models are used for organic substances only. The following endpoints were taken for the case studies: the octanol–water coefficient...

Graphite carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) is a low band gap non-metallic polymer semiconductor that has broad application prospects and is an ideal material for absorbing visible light, as g-C₃N₄ materials have strong oxidation properties and are easy to modi...

This study investigates the processing of shea nut shells (SNSs), an abundant agricultural waste, into porous activated carbon for supercapacitor electrodes through a two-stage thermal treatment involving pyrolysis and physical activation with CO₂ an...

In this study, AgI/Ag₃PO₄/WO₃ ternary composite photocatalysts with dual Z-scheme heterojunction were fabricated via the in situ loading of Ag₃PO₄ onto WO₃ followed by anion exchange. Compared to single photocatalysts and binary composites, the AgI/A...

Nanostructured binary metal oxides have demonstrated the potential for increased electrochemical performance due to their structural stability, electronic conductivity, and various oxidation states. The Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ was successfully synthesized via a hy...

The first chlorido platinum(II) complex with a cyclometallated 1,3-bis(pyridin-2-yl)benzene ligand, Pt(bpyb)Cl, was prepared in 1999. Four years later, its luminescent properties were discovered. Since then, a huge number of studies have been dedicat...

Salinomycin is a polyether ionophorous antibiotic with promising antineoplastic properties. Published studies have revealed that the compound also exerts pronounced antidotal activity against cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) intoxications. It has been prov...

This short review provides an overview of the bioinorganic chemistry of molybdenum and tungsten, offering insights into current research perspectives and fundamental concepts in the field, as well as gaps in our knowledge. It is designed to highlight...

Sanitary landfill leachate treatment was evaluated using magnetite-catalyzed ozone, an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor, and microalgae, both individually and in combination, to improve biodegradability and remove organic matter, solids...

Eskebornite (CuFeSe₂), a member of the I–III–VI₂ ternary semiconductor family, was explored in this study as a potential thermoelectric material, offering new insights into its synthesis, structural characteristics, and transport behavior...

Fine-grained Yb:Y₂O₃ laser ceramics with excellent transmittance and thermal conductivity were fabricated from commercial powders. The process involved aqueous colloidal forming, additive-free air pre-sintering at 1400 °C, and hot isostatic press...

This study aims to investigate the effect of the Pd(II) complex on HeLa cells using computational biology and proteomic analysis. [Pd(dach)Cl₂]-treated HeLa cells were subjected to comparative proteomics analysis using label-free data-independent liq...

Phenylene-based bis-oxamate polydentate ligands offer a unique opportunity for creating a large variety of coordination compounds, in which paramagnetic metal ions are strongly magnetically coupled. The employment of imino nitroxyl (IN) radicals as s...

Their demonstrable bioactive characteristics, coupled with their wide structural diversity and coordination versatility, render Schiff bases and their coordination complexes biologically active compounds demonstrating outstanding properties. This res...

A direct non-catalytic synthesis of a new water-soluble polynitro-hydroxylated fullerene derivative, C₆₀(NO₂)₁₈(OH)₂, was carried out using a mixture of concentrated nitric and sulfuric acids. The resulting poly-nitro adduct was comprehensively chara...

The electrochemical oxidation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) coupled with water electrolysis for green hydrogen production is a promising strategy to address energy crises and environmental pollution. Despite the suitable adsorption...

Nanostructured bimetallic IrSn composites deposited on the natural aluminosilicate montmorillonite were synthesized and evaluated as anode electrocatalysts for polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysis cells (PEMECs). The test series prepared via the...

Activated carbon (AC) is widely used in pollution control, but it faces significant challenges in regeneration due to secondary pollution and structural degradation. Traditional methods, such as thermal and chemical regeneration, are energy-intensive...

Tin(II) sulfide(SnS)/titanium(IV) oxide (TiO₂) heterostructure thin films were prepared by radio-frequency magnetron sputtering to investigate the enhancement effect of the formed heterojunction on the photocatalytic performance. By adjusting the spu...