INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2025
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Jinchang Zhang,Xuefeng Cheng,Jicai Jiang,Apiladda Pattanateeradetch,Shuai Shi,Chanat Chokejaroenrat,Qingfeng Xu,Jianmei Lu
Selective enrichment of cesium ions (Cs+) at ultralow concentrations is essential for resource recovery and radioactive waste disposal, yet efficient adsorbents are lacking. Herein, we reported a Prussian blue analogue (K2Cu3(Fe(CN)6)2, Cu-PBA) decorated on MXene nanosheets by in situ fabrication, forming a composite material termed PMX, for enhanced adsorption of Cs+ in acidic solutions and seawater. The stable, negatively charged MXene effectively anchors Cu2+ precursors and promotes Cs+ adsorption. The synergistic interaction between MXene and the in situ-synthesized Cu-PBA significantly enhances the adsorption performance and water stability of PMX in both acidic solutions and seawater. PMX achieves rapid adsorption equilibrium within 5 min, with a high adsorption capacity of 408.2 mg/g at pH 1, surpassing conventional adsorbents. Moreover, PMX shows excellent Cs+ selectivity (Kd = 68,361.7 mL/g), cycle stability, and notable anti-irradiation ability, demonstrating superior efficiency in Cs+ enrichment from complex matrices. The adsorption mechanism involves electrostatic attraction and K+/Cs+ ion exchange, facilitated by MXene’s functional groups and the Cu-PBA structure. These findings underscore the excellent potential of PMX as an efficient adsorbent for resource enrichment and the removal of radioactive elements such as Cs+.
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LANGMUIR
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2024
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IF 3.7
Zewen Fan,Wannan Wang,Jing Ren,Shaofei Zhang,Ruipeng Ren,Yong-Kang Lv
Fe[Fe(CN)6] (FeHCF) is considered a promising material for capacitive deionization–desalination of saline wastewater due to its excellent structure. However, additives are usually introduced during the synthesis of FeHCF in order to avoid [Fe(CN)6]3– vacancy defects filled by ligand water, which can result in the appearance of harmful byproducts and additional water treatment costs. In this study, an additive-free in situ vacancy repair strategy is proposed for the rapid synthesis of high-quality FeHCF in a saturated K3Fe(CN)6 solution. During the process of synthesizing FeHCF in solution, a high concentration of [Fe(CN)6]3– is found to facilitate the binding of Fe3+ to [Fe(CN)6]3– and hinder the hydrolysis and coordination reaction of Fe3+. After undergoing repair, FeHCF4 demonstrates an increased capacity and highly reversible electrochemical performance due to the robust structure. When utilized as Faraday cathodes in hybrid capacitive deionization (HCDI) systems, FeHCF4 exhibits a higher salt removal capacity (65.67 mg g–1) and lower energy consumption (0.68 kWh kg–1-NaCl) compared to unrepaired FeHCF1, while still maintaining excellent cycling performance. This environmentally friendly approach of repairing vacancies serves as a source of inspiration for the advancement of high-performance Prussian Blue analogues as capacitive sodium-removing materials.
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2024
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IF 5.5
Qingyong Guo,Rongsheng Xiao,Haifeng Chen,Meishuo Bao,Jingwen Qi,Qian-qian Jia,Wuxiang Zhang
Comprehensive Summary Real-time on-site monitoring of resorcinol (RS) concentrations is crucial for detecting hazardous levels, enabling prompt response measures to mitigate potential environmental and health risks. In this study, we developed an innovative method using CoNi@CN-2 nanozymes to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for oxidizing 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB). Our results show that the formation of Ni 2+ through the oxidation of Ni 0 on the CoNi@CN-2 surface significantly enhances the electron-donating capacity of Co 0 . The catalytic reaction of TMB is mediated by redox active species (SO 4 •− , •O 2 − , •OH and 1 O 2 ). RS drives colorimetry by transferring electrons to the benzene ring and specific nitrogen atoms in ox-TMB, reducing ox-TMB to TMB. Furthermore, the colorimetric assay shows a robust linear correlation between RS concentration and absorbance (Abs), described by Abs = –0.44[RS] + 0.886 (0—200 μmol/L, R 2 = 0.983). Also, we introduce a novel smartphone-integrated autonomous detection software that can analyze RS concentration and grayscale values (GSV), yielding GSV = 0.327[RS] + 63.601 (0—200 μmol/L, R 2 = 0.990) with a detection limit of 5.29 μmol/L. Additionally, excess PMS leads to ROS attacking specific sites in ox-TMB, forming secondary oxidation products. This study has enabled rapid and accurate detection of RS, making a significant contribution to environmental safety and protection.
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ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
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2025
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Xiaoxue Cheng,Chenchen Li,Qifan Ling,Xinyu Wang,Jiangshan Zhang,Kexin Zhang,Naparat Kasetsomboon,Shuang Wang,Ding Jiang
Vanillonitrile (VN), a valuable pharmaceutical intermediate, is traditionally synthesized through toxic cyanide-based routes. Herein, we report a green, two-step approach for VN synthesis starting from vanillin (VL), a lignin-derived platform molecule. The process integrates solvent-assisted condensation and catalytic pyrolysis, supported by mechanistic insights from density functional theory (DFT). In the first step, vanillin azine (VA) is selectively synthesized in ethanol, with solvent polarity and noncovalent interactions governing reaction kinetics and selectivity. Pyrolysis experiments and quantum chemical calculations reveal that hydrogen-transfer-induced N–N bond cleavage is the dominant route for VA conversion. A heterostructured Ni/NiO@CN catalyst featuring interfacial Ni–N sites was developed to lower activation energy and promote electron redistribution, enhancing VN selectivity to 57.2%. Surface potential and spin polarization analysis further confirmed efficient electron transfer pathways. This work provides a sustainable and efficient route to nitrogen-containing fine chemicals from renewable lignin and offers mechanistic guidance for future biomass-based catalytic designs.
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Surfaces and Interfaces
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2025
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Xiaomei Yu,Wei Shi,Min Li,Linlin Wang,Jin You Zheng,Jianmeng Wu,Peng Zhu,Songjie Li
The pursuit of enhanced photoelectrochemical (PEC) water-splitting performance in carbon nitride (CN) photoanodes has led to numerous strategies due to its visible light responsiveness, affordability, and stability. Nonetheless, the rapid electron-hole recombination, poor conductivity, and sluggish surface reaction kinetics remain significant challenges for its applications. In this study, we successfully introduced ternary CoNiFe layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanocages onto carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-doped CN photoanodes. Improved crystallinity and accelerated charge transfer were achieved after CNTs doping for enhanced charge separation during the PEC reactions. Besides, the electronic band structure of CN/FTO photoanode was modulated for increased carrier concentration. The decoration of CoNiFe LDH nanocages not only provides more efficient reaction active sites but also accelerates the catalytic reaction kinetics for lower onset potential and improved PEC performance. The photocurrent density for CoNiFe-LDH/CN-CNTs/FTO photoanode increased around 4 times higher than that for the in-situ fabricated CN/FTO without any sacrificial agent in alkaline. The synergy corporation of LDH and CNTs brings more available holes with a longer lifetime and more active sites for water oxidation. This innovative approach establishes a new avenue for designing highly efficient water oxidation cocatalysts on semiconductor photoanodes, promising rational advancements in PEC applications.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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2024
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Guorong Zhang,Jiaxi Liu,Sheng Wei,Fen Xu,Lixian Sun,Yongpeng Xia,Hehui Wang,Jinfan Wu,Yuan Gao,Qiwei Shao,Yiting Bu,Yanxun Guan,Lumin Liao,Taigen Liang,Lina Qin
Herein, a novel TiO 2 /CN heterojunction material has been prepared by one-step bubble template-assisted calcination to enhance the hydrogen storage capability of LiAlH 4 . The TEM, XPS and UPS analysis confirm that a heterostructure is formed between TiO 2 and g-C 3 N 4 successfully. The experimental findings indicate that the TiO 2 /CN significantly enhances the dehydrogenation performance of LiAlH 4 . For instance, the LiAlH 4 -7 wt% TiO 2 /CN starts to dehydrogenize at 76 °C (94 °C less than pure LiAlH 4 ) and releases 6.5 wt% H 2 at 200 °C. Meanwhile, LiAlH 4 -7 wt% TiO 2 /CN releases 4.9 wt% H 2 at 120 °C within 50 min. The mechanism analysis illustrates that AlTi 3 N is formed in situ during ball-milling. And density functional theory (DFT) calculation results reveal that the AlTi 3 N can weaken the Al-H bonds in LiAlH 4 through interfacial charge transfer. Furthermore, the TiO 2 /CN heterostructure creates an internal electric field that generates an electron-rich layer. As a result, the negative electron layer at one end of the TiO 2 /CN heterojunction has an increased affinity for H, which enhances the dehydrogenation reaction of LiAlH 4 . Clearly, both the TiO 2 /CN heterostructure and AlTi 3 N contribute to the improvement of the dehydrogenation properties of LiAlH 4 .
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2025
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Xin-jie Zhao,Ying-jie Sun,Wei-hong Chai,Xiao-jing Wang,Jun Zhao,Yu-pei Li,Fa-tang Li
The spatial photoinduced charge separation and atomic H 2 evolution active site is decisive in the operating efficiency of the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction, yet its rational design and synthesis remain a grand challenge. Here, a series of Hofmann-type coordination polymers (HCPs) with planar anionic block [Ni(CN) 4 ] 2- units were found to effectively enhance the photocatalytic H 2 evolution reaction (PHER) activity of transition metal sulfides (TMSs). This proof-of-concept study investigated four HCPs with planar anionic block [Ni(CN) 4 ] 2- units combined with different central transition metal ion (M 2+ : Ni, Co, Fe, and Mn). All four HCP-modified TMSs exhibited remarkable PHER activity of more than 20.0 mmol g −1 ·h −1 and an apparent quantum yield of ∼20 %, surpassing that of optimized Pt/Zn 0.5 Cd 0.5 S by more than 1.5-fold. Through spectroscopic characterization, Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM), and density functional theory (DFT) simulations, we confirmed that the [Ni(CN) 4 ] 2- units potentially bridged with the TMSs via an M-S bond forming an electronic transmission channel, thus eliminating the interface energy barrier. Due to the appropriate band structure, the photogenerated electrons converged to the [Ni(CN) 4 ] 2- units, consequently facilitating the conversion of H + to H 2 . This work demonstrates a rational synthetic route for creating PHER photocatalysts that possess mild synthesis conditions, efficient electronic transmission interfaces, and an active center that can be finely manipulated.
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TALANTA
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2025
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Xinyu Zhang,Xuan Zhou,Quan Wan,Taolei Sun,Guanbin Gao
Prussian blue analogue nanozymes (PBANZs) have been widely employed in the colorimetric detection of various organic small molecules due to their peroxidase-like activity. However, the practical applications of PBANZ are limited by its narrow operating pH range, insufficient catalytic activity, and poor stability. In this study, we synthesized a novel Cu 2 Fe(CN) 6 @PVP PBA nanozyme (Cu-PBANZ) using polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as a capping ligand. This novel Cu-PBANZ not only exhibited enhanced peroxidase-like activity and improved stability under near-neutral conditions but also demonstrated higher sensitivity and a broader linear range in the detection of hydrogen peroxide (20–4000 μM, LOD 5 μM) and ascorbic acid (10–2000 μM, LOD 3.9 μM). Besides, a smartphone-based platform was developed for detecting AA content in fruits, achieving a detection limit of 7.8 μM. Both UV–Vis spectrophotometry and smartphone-based colorimetry were validated with recovery rates of 95.1 %–106.7 % and 94.8 %–108.9 %, respectively. This study proposed a promising biosensor incorporating Cu-PBANZ for rapid colorimetric detection of AA in fruits using a smartphone.
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CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES
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2025
·Vol. 42
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IF 3
Shang Wei,Chen Jiahui,Qiao Jianguo,Yang Xiaohang,Wang Pengpeng,Li Dumin,Li Tianxiang,Zhou Shiyu,Jia Ruokun
In this study, WO 3 nanorods were synthesized via acid-induced and hydrothermal methods, and WO 3 /CN composites were prepared through simple thermal copolymerization. This was achieved with the objective of enhancing the formaldehyde degradation efficiency and photocatalytic dye degradation capacity of graphite-enhanced carbon nitride (CN). The composite material degraded formaldehyde 90.3% under 4 h of light irradiation, exhibiting a degradation rate that is 3.57 times that of pure CN. At the same time, the degradation of RhB was basically completed after 40 min of illumination, and the degradation rate was 3.92 times that of pure CN. The augmented photodegradation activity is ascribed to the synergistic effect of Z-type heterojunction formation and oxygen vacancy existence. This enhancement in light absorption capacity is achieved by means of an effective separation of photogenerated carrier under visible light irradiation. Moreover, oxygen vacancies furnish an abundance of active sites, thereby reducing carrier migration distances and enhancing photocatalytic activity through the promotion of carrier separation. In addition, the catalyst demonstrates exceptional stability and reproducibility, maintaining its performance over a period of four cycles.
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SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
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2021
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IF 4.098
Wei Pan,Guo-Guo Chen,Zhen-You Zhang,Xiao-Qun Cao,Shi-Li Shen,Xian-Hong Pang,Yan Zhu
Cyanide (CN − ) is a highly toxic compound that exists in many substances and is harmful to the environment and human health. Therefore, it is of great significance to develop excellent CN − ion probes, especially solvent-induced on–off fluorescent probes. Based on the condensation reaction of indolo[2,1-b][1,3]oxazine molecules with aldehydes, probes ( E )-13a-(2-(9-ethyl-9 H -carbazol-3-yl)vinyl)-14,14-dimethyl-10-nitro-13a,14-dihydro-8 H -benzo[e]benzo[5,6][1,3]oxazino[3,2-a]indole (NCO) and ( E )-13a-(2-(9-benzyl-9 H -carbazol-3-yl)vinyl)-14,14-dimethyl-10-nitro-13a,14-dihydro-8 H -benzo[e]benzo[5,6][1,3]oxazino[3,2-a]indole (NBO) were synthesized to detect CN − . Compared with other cyanogen ion probes, NCO and NBO have special carbazole ring structures and large conjugate systems. When CN − is added to the probe-detection solution, color changes that are visible to the naked eye can occur. The UV–vis spectrum test using differential spectroscopy shows that the probe (i) has excellent solvent-induced switching characteristics and stability (CH 3 OH–H 2 O) and (ii) high selectivity, anti-interference ability, and sensitivity for the detection of CN − . The fluorescence limit of detections (LODs) are 1.05 µM for NCO and 1.34 µM for NBO. The UV LODs are 0.83 µM for NCO and 0.87 µM for NBO. Fluorescence spectroscopy shows that the probe has remarkable fluorescence properties. Fluorescence titration experiments, liver cancer cell (Hep G2) imaging, and cytotoxicity experiments all show that the probes have high biocompatibility, low toxicity, high cell permeability, and high sensitivity for the detection of CN − in cells. In addition, NCO and NBO have been successfully used for the detection of cyanogenic glycosides in the seeds of ginkgo, crabapple, apple, and cherry. Test strips were fabricated to detect CN − . After adding CN − , the color of the test strip changed significantly—from brown to light yellow; thus, the test strips have a high application value in the fields of drug quality control, drug safety testing, and pharmacological research.
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Carbon Energy
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2026
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Kaiming Li,Ben Huang,Aihao Xu,Kai Nie,Xianhai Bai,Qian Ning,Guodong Wang,Shiming Qiu,Huibing He,Yang Ren,Jing Xu,Xucai Yin
The inherent hydroxide-rich (OH⁻) environment in alkaline media facilitates the two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e − ORR). However, the strong interaction between alkali metal cations and solvated water molecules significantly reduces the connectivity of the hydrogen bond network within the alkaline electric double layer, thereby severely impeding rapid proton transport at the electrode surface. Herein, we rationally designed ZnO with oxygen vacancies-driven [Fe(CN) 6 ] 3− coordination (denoted as Fe(CN) 6 -ZnO-V O ) as an efficient 2e − ORR catalyst for H 2 O 2 electrosynthesis. We demonstrate that the locally coordinated [Fe(CN) 6 ] 3− establishes pathways for rapid proton transfer at the electrode surface by forming a hydrogen bond network with interfacial water molecules. Concurrently, this configuration significantly reduces the energy barrier of the *OOH intermediate. These synergistic effects collectively optimize the electrocatalytic performance for H 2 O 2 production under alkaline conditions. As expected, the Fe(CN) 6 -ZnO-V O delivers a significantly increased current density of 130 mA cm −2 that is much higher than ZnO (32 mA cm −2 ), as well as a superior H 2 O 2 production rate of 9.41 mol g cat −1 h −1 and a high faradaic efficiency of exceeds 90%. Our study highlights the crucial role of interfacial hydrogen-bonding connectivity and provides theoretical and technical guidance for developing reliable strategies to enhance the electrocatalytic properties of 2e − ORR.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2026
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IF 6.7
Yi Li,Yong Tang,Yujing Wang,Junyin Chen,Chun Huang,Jianwei Zhao,Lirong Qin
Aqueous zinc‑ion batteries (AZIBs) are promising for safe and low‑cost energy storage, yet their practical application is hindered by limited cathode cyclability and poor low‑temperature performance. Herein, a ternary composite of V 3 O 4 /Fe 3 O 4 /V 1.5 Fe(CN) 6 nanorods is directly grown on carbon cloth via a simple hydrothermal method. The electrode exhibits a unique activation behavior: its specific capacity gradually increases by more than 300% during the initial galvanostatic charge‑discharge cycles, reaching 530.1 mAh/g at 1 A/g. Ex situ XRD and XPS reveal that activation induces lattice expansion and an increase in V 4 + and Fe 3+ contents without phase transformation. The VF‑20 electrode delivers exceptional long‑term stability (89% retention after 4200 cycles at 4 A/g) and remarkable low‑temperature performance (69 mAh/g at −40 °C and 0.1 A/g). This work provides a new paradigm of activation‑driven performance enhancement for multiphase cathodes in AZIBs.
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