The synthesis, isolation, and characterisation of well-defined low-valent actinide complexes are reviewed with a main focus on compounds featuring uranium and thorium metal centres in formal oxidation states ≤ +3. The importance of the ligand envi...
Layered double hydroxides (LDHs), a type of synthetic clay with assorted potential applications, are deliberated upon in view of their specific properties, such as adsorbent-specific behavior, biocompatibility, fire-retardant capacity, and catalytic...
Power sources supported by lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology has been considered to be the most suitable for public and military use. Battery quality is always a critical issue since electric engines and portable devices use power-consuming algori...
The structural aspects of homo-chromophores in Cu(I)(XXX) complexes, where X3 = N3, C3, Cl3, S3, P3, Br3, or I3, are analyzed in this study. These copper(I) derivatives crystallize in five distinct crystal systems as follows: rhombohedral (1 example)...
Carbon dots (CDs) are zero-dimensional nanomaterials composed of carbon and surface groups attached to their surface. CDs have a size smaller than 10 nm and have potential applications in different fields such as metal ion detection, photodegradation...
This concise review provides an update on the use of calcium-based materials for the prevention of dental caries. Some calcium-based materials promote remineralization and neutralize bacterial acids, disrupting cariogenic biofilms and inhibiting bact...
Although lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology has prevailed for years, the growing pressure and increased cost of lithium sources urge the rapid development of other promising energy storage devices. As a low-cost alternative, sodium-ion batteries (S...
This review explores the processes involved in enhancing AlN film quality through various magnetron sputtering techniques, crucial for optimizing performance and expanding their application scope. It presents recent advancements in growing AlN thin f...
Perovskite materials have emerged as one of the most promising classes of compounds in recent years due to their unique combination of electrical, dielectric, and magnetic properties, which make them ideal candidates for a wide range of advanced tech...
In this study, a novel systematic analysis was conducted to explore the impact of various parameters, including acceptor density (NA), individual layer thickness, defect density, interface defect density, and the metal electrode work function, on eff...
Two-dimensional transition metal carbides/nitrides (MXenes) are emerging members of the two-dimensional material family, obtained by removing the A layer of the MAX phase through methods such as liquid-phase etching. This article summarizes the struc...
The development of cathode materials with high specific capacity is the key to obtaining high-performance lithium-ion batteries, which are crucial for the efficient utilization of clean energy and the realization of carbon neutralization goals. Li-ri...
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) photocatalysts, characterized by exceptional photocatalytic activity, high photoelectric conversion efficiency, and economic viability, have found widespread application in recent years for azo dye degradation. However, inhere...
Amorphous alloys, also known as metallic glasses, are a type of novel amorphous material discovered by chance. This discovery has greatly enriched the field of metal physics, spurred the rapid development of amorphous physics and materials science, a...
Over the past decade, inorganic fillers and sol–gel-based flame-retardant technologies for textile treatments have gained increasing research interest as useful alternatives to hazardous chemicals previously employed in textile coating and fini...
COVID-19, a viral respiratory illness, is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which was first identified in Wuhan, China, in 2019 and rapidly spread worldwide. Testing and isolation were essential to control the v...
The current study focuses on reviewing the actual progress of the use of ionic liquids and derivatives in several electrochemical application. Ionic liquids can be prepared at room temperature conditions and by including a solution that can be a salt...
Hybrid supercapacitors (HSCs) are a novel type of supercapacitor composed of battery-type electrodes and capacitor-type electrodes, which have directly transformed the global energy landscape. On one hand, they can replace clean energy sources that a...
The role played by the metal ions of the first row of the block in biology is discussed using illustrative examples, and covering current thinking in the field. This will be of interest to current researchers in bioinorganic chemistry, as well as to...
The growing demand for lithium, driven by the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems, has sparked interest in developing low-grade lithium resources. This comprehensive review explores the types, distribution, e...
The preparation of ammine complexes of transition metals having oxidizing anions such as permanganate and perrhenate ions is a great challenge due to possible reactions between ammonia and oxidizing anions during the synthesis of these materials. How...
Complexes of Schiff bases (SBs) with metals are promising compounds exhibiting a broad range of applications, such as catalysts, polymers, dyes, and several biological activities, including antimicrobial, anticancer, antioxidant, antimalarial, analge...
Hydrogen storage technologies are key enablers for the development of low-emission, sustainable energy supply chains, primarily due to the versatility of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier. Hydrogen can be utilized in both stationary and mobile power...
In recent years, there has been a significant focus on the green synthetization of metal oxide nanoparticles due to their environmentally friendly features and cost-effectiveness. The aim of this study is to biosynthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (Zn...
In recent decades, the field of materials research has put significant emphasis on developing innovative platforms that have the potential to address the increasing global energy demand. Batteries have demonstrated their enormous effectiveness in the...
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), with their extraordinary combination of mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties, have emerged as a revolutionary class of nanomaterials with immense potential in energy storage and harvesting devices. Realizing this po...
Artemisia absinthium (A. absinthium) leaf extract was successfully used to create zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), and their properties were investigated via several techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM)...
A series of ZnO-doped nitrogen-carbon materials (xZnO-N-C) with ZnO contents of 5–40% are prepared by a vacuum curing–carbonization strategy using polyamide-imide as the N-C source and zinc nitrate as the metal source for propane dehydrog...
The global demand for energy is constantly rising, and thus far, remarkable efforts have been put into developing high-performance energy storage devices using nanoscale designs and hybrid approaches. Hybrid nanostructured materials composed of trans...
Keggin heteropolyacids (HPAs) are metal–oxygen clusters with strong Bronsted acidity. The conversion of HPAs to metal salts can result in Lewis acidity, improving their performance in oxidation reactions. In this review, the main routes for the...
Halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) exhibit remarkable potential for addressing global energy challenges due to their exceptional photovoltaic properties and cost-effectiveness. However, their widespread adoption is hindered by the presence of toxic...
Regenerative medicine amalgamates stem cell technology and tissue engineering strategies to replace tissues and organs damaged by injury, aging, ailment, and/or chronic conditions by leveraging the innate self-healing mechanism of the body. The term...
β-Ga2O3, with excellent bandgap, breakdown field, and thermal stability properties, is considered to be one of the most promising candidates for power devices including field-effect transistors (FETs) and for other applications such as Schottky...
Benzimidazoles are a very well-known, broad group of compounds containing nitrogen atoms in their structure that can mimic properties of DNA bases. The compounds show not only biological activities but also are used for spectral and catalytic propert...
Throughout human history, bacteria and fungi have caused infections that are difficult to combat. For this reason, countless research groups have developed novel compounds to solve this problem. Thiazole and benzothiazole are present in different str...
This study aims to prepare a supported catalyst based on zeolite Y doped with NaOMe (sodium methoxide) for the transesterification of waste cooking oil (WCO). The catalytic screening data showed that NaOMe/zeolite is a prominent catalyst for the tran...
Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) are an ideal choice for a new generation of large energy storage devices because of their high safety and low cost. Vanadium oxide-based materials have attracted great attention in the field of AZIB cathode material...
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have emerged as a promising antimicrobial agent in dentistry due to their distinctive physicochemical characteristics and broad-spectrum biocidal activity. For example, silver nanoparticles can be incorporated into oral h...
Metal alloys and intermetallic compounds offer an attractive method for safely storing hydrogen (H2). The metal alloys absorb H2 into their structure, often swelling and fracturing as a result of phase transformation during hydride formation/decompos...
Cobalt blue ceramic pigments mainly consisting of CoAl2O4 are subject to the difficulty of color control. Here, a perspective is reported regarding research on the reasons for color change based on the control of the heat treatment and ratio of compo...
The article discusses the interaction in amino acid–gold cyanide systems using amino acids of different structures. The formation of complex compounds of gold cyanide with amino acids with the participation of carboxyl and amino groups is shown...
Ullmann-type C–N heterocoupling reactions have been applied for the syntheses of N-arylated amines. In the past decade, transition metal-catalyzed N-arylations have been recognized as particularly efficient procedures for the preparation of nit...
Supercapacitors are prospective energy storage devices for electronic devices due to their high power density, rapid charging and discharging, and extended cycle life. Materials with limited conductivity could have low charge-transfer ions, low rate...
Aluminum nitride (AlN)-based ferroelectric films offer significant advantages, including compatibility with CMOS back-end processes, potential for sustainable miniaturization, and intrinsic stability in the ferroelectric phase. As promising emerging...
Beta zeolite, a crystal material with a three-dimensional twelve-ring cross-channel structure, has many advantages, such as high Brønsted acid concentration, high Si/Al ratio, thermal/hydrothermal stability, and large surface area. Due to thes...
Classical antibacterial drugs were designed to target specific bacterial properties distinct from host human cells to maximize potency and selectivity. These designs were quite effective as they could be easily derivatized to bear next-generation dru...
The Bridgman method for single-crystal growth enables the formation of crystals at the lower end of the molten material by cooling it under a precisely controlled temperature gradient. This makes it particularly suitable for producing high-quality si...
Iron-sulfur [Fe-S] clusters, comprising coordinated iron and sulfur atoms arranged in diverse configurations, play a pivotal role in redox reactions and various biological processes. Diverse structural variants of [Fe-S] clusters exist, each possessi...
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is the ideal tool to address the structure, reactivity and dynamics of both inorganic and biological substances. The knowledge of nuclear spin interaction and spin dynamics is increasingly consolidated, a...
Functional layered double hydroxide (LDH) usually contains different cationic substitutes to increase the activity of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The intrinsic OER activity of LDH materials is connected with the chemical composition and disp...
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