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A novel catalyst, Tm₂FeSbO₇, was synthesized by employing the solid-phase high-temperature sintering method, and, for the first time, it was utilized to create a Z-type heterojunction with BiYO₃. A direct Z-scheme Tm₂FeSbO₇/BiYO₃ heterojunction photo...

Anilido-oxazoline iron(II) chloride complexes were synthesized and evaluated for their catalytic performance in the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclic esters. Complexes 1–5 were obtained via transmetalation of FeCl₂(THF)_1.5 and pyridin...

Methane (CH₄) is the second-largest contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide (CO₂) and has a global warming potential about 72 times greater than CO₂ over a 20-year timescale. A possible solution to mitigate CH₄ emissions from diluted sourc...

Electrodeposition of copper on the surface of the high-carbon steel (HCS) cathode was carried out in situ during the electrolysis of an aqueous KOH solution with a copper anode. A mechanism was proposed for the transfer of the copper from the anode t...

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The study investigates the structural and thermal properties of zirconia ceramics doped with Sm₂O₃. The powders were prepared via a mild hydrothermal synthesis route at a temperature of 200 °C, for 2 h with a pressure of 60–100 atm, startin...

g-C₃N₄ has emerged as a promising metal-free semiconductor for optoelectronic applications due to its suitable bandgap, excellent stability, and low cost. However, enhancing its photoresponse efficiency in practical devices remains a challenge. In th...

Currently, the development of medicinal chemistry depends on naturally occurring scaffolds, as nearly 50% of FDA-approved compounds are related to compounds already present in nature [...]

For the first time, the ternary Zintl phases RbCaBi and CsCaBi have been synthesized and structurally characterized via single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods. These two compounds, alongside KCaBi, are confirmed to crystallize in a tetragonal cryst...

Two-dimensional (2D) Ruddlesden–Popper (RP) tin halide perovskites have attracted considerable attention as lead-free photovoltaic absorbers; however, the impact of organic A-site cations on their structure and pressure-dependent optoelectronic...

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are regarded as an important complementary technology to lithium-ion batteries due to their abundant resources and low cost, demonstrating broad application prospects, especially in large-scale energy storage. As a core co...

The versatile surface reconstruction mechanisms, tunable surface properties, and exceptional electron emission characteristics of SrTiO₃ films have garnered significant research interest. In this study, SrTiO₃ films were synthesized on n-Si(100) subs...

The degradation of aquatic pollutants using eco-friendly and non-toxic photocatalytic materials is a pivotal strategy for water pollution remediation. However, single-component photocatalysts typically suffer from low photocatalytic efficiency due to...

The presence of antibiotics in aquatic systems presents significant ecological and health risks. Herein, Fe₃O₄/MgAl₂O₄ (MgFeAl-1), 2.5%NiO@Fe₃O₄/MgAl₂O₄ (MgFeAl-2), 5%NiO@Fe₃O₄/MgAl₂O₄ (MgFeAl-3), and 10%NiO@Fe₃O₄/MgAl₂O₄ (MgFeAl-4) were synthesized,...

Iodine is produced through nuclear fission reactions in nuclear reactors. Understanding the electrochemistry of iodine species is crucial for reprocessing used nuclear fuels via molten salt electrolysis, deploying next-generation molten salt nuclear...

Metal surfaces exposed to air environments invariably undergo various surface modifications, altering their secondary electron emission coefficient (SEEC). However, the physical mechanisms underlying these surface modifications differ across metals,...

Mechanistic interpretation in transition metal electrocatalysts for water splitting, particularly for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), remains challenging despite major advances in operando spectroscopy, isotope labelling, and electrochemical ana...

V₂CT_x MXene is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high electrical conductivity and abundant active sites. However, the spatial environment within its layers restricts the function of its energy storage electrode. Herein,...

Iron(II) complexes bearing N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands have emerged as promising earth-abundant dye sensitizers for applications in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). In this work, we present a computational study of a set of 42 Fe–NH...

The complexes cis-[Ru(dmbpy)₂Cl(bpy)](PF₆) (Rubpy) and cis-[Ru(dmbpy)₂Cl(bpe)](PF₆) (Rubpe) (dmbpy = 4,4′-Dimethyl-2,2′-dipyridyl, bpy= 4,4′-dipyridyl and bpe = 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane) were synthesized and spectroelectrochemically...

The first hydrogenation behavior of the gas atomized Ti_48.8Fe_46.0Mn_5.2 alloy was systemically investigated. The as-received powder showed no hydrogen absorption due to the long air exposure before the hydrogenation tests. To overcome this, 5 passes o...

Metal complexes play a fundamental role in biological systems and continue to attract sustained interest due to their remarkable potential in therapeutic, diagnostic, and biotechnological applications [...]

ZnO and ZnO:5%B nanoparticles produced by sol–gel synthesis exhibit a single-phase wurtzite structure. X-ray diffraction (XRD) investigation reveals crystallite sizes in the range of $32.37–39.63$ nm and microstrain values on the order of $($...

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Machine learning (ML) methods have been widely explored for predicting material properties. However, due to the rapid development of ML techniques and the diversity of available models, performance comparisons between traditional and graph-based mach...

To achieve high-performance photocatalysts, efficient separation of photogenerated charge carriers is critical to prolonging their lifetime and thereby enhancing the activity of the hydrogen evolution reaction. In this work, we rationally designed an...

Recent developments in all-ceramic restorative materials have enhanced the clinical applicability of lithium disilicate for aesthetic dental restorations. The current study explores the influence of sintering parameter modulation over the translucenc...

The effects of Ca doping content on the crystal structure, electronic transport, thermal transport, and mechanical properties of In₂O₃ were systematically studied by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermoelectric performance test, and first-princip...

Copper(II) compounds exhibit interesting magnetic properties due to halide–halide, copper–halide, and intermolecular hydrogen bond interactions. In this study, seven new copper(II) bromide complexes were synthesised, six of which contain...

Graphene-like 2D ZnO (g-ZnO), a wide-bandgap semiconductor, shows great potential for gas sensing, owing to its high surface area and carrier mobility. However, the practical use of it is hampered by its intrinsic chemical inertness. In this study, d...

Owing to their superior color purity and solution-processability, quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) have garnered significant attention as promising candidates for next-generation displays. However, overcoming efficiency degradation and limit...

Calculations are presented for the encapsulation of two CO₂ molecules in the most common C₈₄ fullerenes, producing (CO₂)₂@$D_2$(22)-C₈₄ and (CO₂)₂@$D_{2d}$(23)-C₈₄. The calculations are performed at the DFT M06-2X/6-31+G* level with the BSSE correction. The...

Eutrophic inland and coastal waters, created due to excessive concentrations of nutrients, cause harmful algal blooms and decreased water quality. Chemical adsorption of ammonium and orthophosphate ions with clay-based materials is an effective metho...

The surface decoration techniques, such as incising-filling, glaze spraying, wood firing, and secondary low-temperature refiring, etc., have been widely used for traditional potteries, such as Jianshui purple pottery. These surface modifications are...

With the increasing deployment of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, the recycling of these materials has become an urgent necessity. Specifically, the reclamation of lithium iron phosphate cat...

To address the trade-off between thermoelectric efficiency in oxide thermoelectric materials used in Aiye Processing Equipment, this study investigates the effect of La doping on the thermoelectric properties of indium oxide (In₂O₃) through experimen...

This work presents a detailed study of the coordination of Eu(III) with tartrate and oxalate ligands in aqueous solutions. The following techniques were employed: potentiometric titrations, 1D ¹H, ¹³C multinuclear NMR spectroscopy, 2D NMR experiments...

The influence of potassium oxide (K₂O) doping on the hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) performance of trimetallic CoMo–Ni/Al₂O₃ catalysts was systematically investigated using guaiacol as a lignin-derived model compound. Catalysts containing 0, 1, 3, an...

A simple method employing dextrose as a capping agent was adopted for making MgAl₂O₄@MgO (AM), 5%NiO-MgAl₂O₄@MgO (AMNi), 5%CoO-MgAl₂O₄@MgO (AMCo), and 5%CuO-MgAl₂O₄@MgO (AMCu) nanocomposites. The average particle sizes, determined via SEM, were in th...

The proliferation of antibiotic resistance urgently demands the development of novel non-antibiotic-dependent antimicrobial strategies. Metal–organic framework material ZIF-8, with its tunable structure and excellent biocompatibility, shows gre...

Ethylene cross-bridged tetraazamacrocycles have been used to stabilize first-row transition metal complexes for applications under harsh conditions, such as biomedical imaging and aqueous oxidation catalysis. We have applied these ligands to the synt...

We report on the study of the immobilization process of non-radioactive rhenium (Re), a chemical analogue of technetium-99 (⁹⁹Tc), in compounds based on magnesium potassium phosphate (MKP), as well as the possibility of enhancing their properties wit...

With the expanding electric vehicle market, there is increasing demand for improved battery safety and fast-charging performance. Ceramic-based solid electrolytes have attracted attention due to their high thermal and electrochemical stabilities. Li-...

Copper (Cu), silver (Ag), and copper–silver (Cu–Ag) powders were synthesized using ultrasonic spray pyrolysis (USP) combined with hydrogen-assisted reduction in order to examine how key processing parameters influence particle characteris...

Green chemistry, achieved by using water as a reaction medium, has several potential applications. In this work, a number of water-soluble Rh(III)–THP complexes, [Rh(III)Cl₃(OH)(THP)₂]⁻ (1), [Rh(III)Cl₂(OH)(THP)₃] (2), [Rh(III)Cl(OH)(THP)...

The family of N,N-dimethylaminomethylferrocene compounds is one of the most important in ferrocene chemistry. They serve as precursors for a range of anti-malarial and anti-tumour medicinal compounds, in addition to being key precursors for ferrocene...

Metal ions exemplify one of the most harmful and environmentally detrimental contaminants of water systems. This work describes the creation of an innovative chelated carbon-doped nickel and titanium oxide (C-NiTiO₂) hybrid as an adsorbent for the ef...

In recent years, metal nanoclusters (NCs) with atomic-scale precision have emerged as novel photosensitizers for light energy conversion in metal cluster-sensitized semiconductor (MCSS) systems. However, conventional NCs often suffer from photodegrad...

Solid base catalysts hold significant promise for replacing traditional homogeneous bases with green chemical processes. However, the construction of their strong basic sites typically relies on high-temperature calcination, which often leads to the...

Supercapacitors have attracted significant interest as increased energy storage devices due to their high power density, rapid charge/discharge performance, and long cyclability. In this study, NiO, Co₃O₄, NCO, and NCO/rGO composite electrodes were p...