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View article: Selective semihydrogenation of acetylene in ethylene using defect-rich boron nitride catalyst from flux reconstruction
Selective semihydrogenation of acetylene in ethylene using defect-rich boron nitride catalyst from flux reconstruction Open
Efficient removal of trace acetylene from ethylene streams is essential for producing polymer-grade ethylene, yet achieving highly selective semihydrogenation without over-hydrogenation remains a long-standing challenge. A key barrier is t…
View article: Au <sub>76</sub> (SC <sub>6</sub> H <sub>4</sub> - <i>p</i> -CH <sub>3</sub> ) <sub>42</sub> Square Quantum Platelet: One-Dimensional Growth of Quantum Rods Turns 90 Degrees
Au <sub>76</sub> (SC <sub>6</sub> H <sub>4</sub> - <i>p</i> -CH <sub>3</sub> ) <sub>42</sub> Square Quantum Platelet: One-Dimensional Growth of Quantum Rods Turns 90 Degrees Open
The growth pattern of atomically precise nanoclusters (NCs) is of fundamental interest, and the structural effect on their photoluminescence (PL) is important owing to their PL in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) range (900-1700 nm optoel…
View article: Motif Editing Reveals Hidden Active Sites in Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters for Enhanced Electrocatalysis
Motif Editing Reveals Hidden Active Sites in Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters for Enhanced Electrocatalysis Open
Metal nanoclusters offer atomically precise platforms for catalysis but often require bulk molecular motifs to achieve cluster stability. Here, we assess how these motifs block access to active sites and quantify trade-offs between structu…
View article: Breaking the Brønsted–Evans–Polanyi Relation with Dual-Metal Sites
Breaking the Brønsted–Evans–Polanyi Relation with Dual-Metal Sites Open
Linear scaling relationships impose inherent limitations on catalyst activity; the Brønsted-Evans-Polanyi (BEP) relation, which correlates activation and reaction energies, is a prominent example. Here we report a dual-metal site catalyst …
View article: Tuning Lanthanide Binding with Phenanthroline-Based Diamides via Electron-Donating and Electron-Withdrawing Groups
Tuning Lanthanide Binding with Phenanthroline-Based Diamides via Electron-Donating and Electron-Withdrawing Groups Open
Efficient separation of lanthanides is challenging due to their similar sizes and properties but continues to attract intensive theoretical and experimental interest. 1,10-phenanthroline-2,9-diamide (DAPhen) ligands are promising in solven…
View article: Order to disorder transition due to entropy in layered and 2D carbides
Order to disorder transition due to entropy in layered and 2D carbides Open
In compositionally complex materials, there is controversy on the effect of enthalpy versus entropy on the structure and short-range ordering in so-called high-entropy materials. To help address this controversy, we synthesized and probed …
View article: Computational screening of perovskite catalysts for low-temperature Cl2/Cl− redox batteries
Computational screening of perovskite catalysts for low-temperature Cl2/Cl− redox batteries Open
There is a growing interest in anionic redox chemistry to improve the energy densities of rechargeable batteries, and the reversible chlorine/chloride reactions are a promising option for low-temperature applications. As such, understandin…
View article: Creating free standing covalent organic framework membranes by nanocrystal suturing in sol gel solutions
Creating free standing covalent organic framework membranes by nanocrystal suturing in sol gel solutions Open
The sol-gel synthesis represents a versatile platform to fabricate ceramic inorganic membranes. However, it is still a grand challenge to push the boundary of sol-gel chemistry towards high-quality organic membrane construction. Herein, a …
View article: Atomically Precise [Cu<sub>23</sub>H<sub>4</sub>(SC<sub>7</sub>H<sub>7</sub>)<sub>18</sub>(PPh<sub>3</sub>)<sub>6</sub>] Nanocluster: Structural Integration of Johnson Solids through a Cu(0) Center and Electrocatalytic Functionality
Atomically Precise [Cu<sub>23</sub>H<sub>4</sub>(SC<sub>7</sub>H<sub>7</sub>)<sub>18</sub>(PPh<sub>3</sub>)<sub>6</sub>] Nanocluster: Structural Integration of Johnson Solids through a Cu(0) Center and Electrocatalytic Functionality Open
In recent years, copper (Cu) nanoclusters (NCs) have attracted significant attention for their potential in catalytic applications. However, the inherent high reactivity of Cu(0) often leads to instability, making it challenging to synthes…
View article: <i>In Situ</i> Raman and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Studies of MXene−Electrolyte Interfaces
<i>In Situ</i> Raman and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Studies of MXene−Electrolyte Interfaces Open
A comprehensive understanding of electrochemical interfaces is essential for the optimal performance of electrocatalysts, supercapacitors, and batteries. However, understanding the electrochemical behavior of MXenes during electrochemical …
View article: Nitrate and water in the first coordination shells of lanthanide complexes
Nitrate and water in the first coordination shells of lanthanide complexes Open
View article: Development of a Miniature Charge Amplifier for Quasi-static Strain Measurement with PVDF Piezoelectric Film Sensors
Development of a Miniature Charge Amplifier for Quasi-static Strain Measurement with PVDF Piezoelectric Film Sensors Open
Polyvinylidene fluoride piezoelectric film sensors are gaining popularity in structural health monitoring due to their high sensitivity and flexibility. Accurate quasi-static measurements with PVDF sensors require a specialized charge ampl…
View article: Medium-Entropy-Oxides
Medium-Entropy-Oxides Open
View article: Recent progress in atomically precise metal nanoclusters: From bio-related properties to biological applications
Recent progress in atomically precise metal nanoclusters: From bio-related properties to biological applications Open
View article: Nanoconfinement‐Induced Electrochemical Ion‐Solvent Cointercalation in Pillared Titanate Host Materials
Nanoconfinement‐Induced Electrochemical Ion‐Solvent Cointercalation in Pillared Titanate Host Materials Open
Electrochemical ion‐solvent cointercalation reactions are an avenue to reach improved kinetics compared to the corresponding intercalation of desolvated ions. Here, we demonstrate the impact of different structural pillar molecules on the …
View article: Nanoconfinement‐Induced Electrochemical Ion‐Solvent Cointercalation in Pillared Titanate Host Materials
Nanoconfinement‐Induced Electrochemical Ion‐Solvent Cointercalation in Pillared Titanate Host Materials Open
Electrochemical ion‐solvent cointercalation reactions are an avenue to reach improved kinetics compared to the corresponding intercalation of desolvated ions. Here, we demonstrate the impact of different structural pillar molecules on the …
View article: Efficient Electrocatalytic Semi‐Hydrogenation of Alkynes by Interfacial Engineering of Atomically Precise Silver Nanoclusters
Efficient Electrocatalytic Semi‐Hydrogenation of Alkynes by Interfacial Engineering of Atomically Precise Silver Nanoclusters Open
Owing to its green energy and hydrogen sources, electrocatalytic semi‐hydrogenation of alkynes is an attractive alternative for industrial alkene production. However, its broad application is hindered by low selectivity and low Faradaic ef…
View article: Efficient Electrocatalytic Semi‐Hydrogenation of Alkynes by Interfacial Engineering of Atomically Precise Silver Nanoclusters
Efficient Electrocatalytic Semi‐Hydrogenation of Alkynes by Interfacial Engineering of Atomically Precise Silver Nanoclusters Open
Owing to its green energy and hydrogen sources, electrocatalytic semi‐hydrogenation of alkynes is an attractive alternative for industrial alkene production. However, its broad application is hindered by low selectivity and low Faradaic ef…
View article: Highly Selective Methanol Synthesis Using Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction with Defect‐Engineered Cu<sub>58</sub> Nanoclusters
Highly Selective Methanol Synthesis Using Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction with Defect‐Engineered Cu<sub>58</sub> Nanoclusters Open
View article: Permanent Nanobubbles in Water: Liquefied Hollow Carbon Spheres Break the Limiting Diffusion Current of Oxygen Reduction Reaction
Permanent Nanobubbles in Water: Liquefied Hollow Carbon Spheres Break the Limiting Diffusion Current of Oxygen Reduction Reaction Open
Porous liquids have traditionally been designed with sterically hindered solvents. Alternatively, recent efforts rely on dispersing microporous frameworks in simpler solvents like water. Here we report a unique strategy to construct macrop…
View article: Order to disorder transition due to entropy in layered and 2D carbides
Order to disorder transition due to entropy in layered and 2D carbides Open
There is controversy surrounding the moniker “high-entropy” materials due to the unclear effect of entropy and enthalpy. The unique nanolayered structure of MAX phases, with its structural covalent-metallic-covalent carbide interfaces, all…
View article: Sub‐5 Ångstrom Porosity Tuning in Calixarene‐Derived Porous Liquids via Supramolecular Complexation Construction
Sub‐5 Ångstrom Porosity Tuning in Calixarene‐Derived Porous Liquids via Supramolecular Complexation Construction Open
Sub‐Ångstrom‐level porosity engineering, which is appealing in gas separations, has been demonstrated in solid carbon, polymer, and framework materials but rarely achieved in the liquid phase. In this work, a gas molecular sieving effect i…
View article: Sub‐5 Ångstrom Porosity Tuning in Calixarene‐Derived Porous Liquids via Supramolecular Complexation Construction
Sub‐5 Ångstrom Porosity Tuning in Calixarene‐Derived Porous Liquids via Supramolecular Complexation Construction Open
Sub‐Ångstrom‐level porosity engineering, which is appealing in gas separations, has been demonstrated in solid carbon, polymer, and framework materials but rarely achieved in the liquid phase. In this work, a gas molecular sieving effect i…
View article: Computational insights into hydrogen adsorption energies on medium-entropy oxides
Computational insights into hydrogen adsorption energies on medium-entropy oxides Open
A DFT and machine learning study of hydrogen adsorption on 2000 random surface configurations of a prototypical medium-entropy oxide reveals important local environment descriptors.
View article: Eight-electron copper-hydride nanoclusters: synthesis, structure, alloying chemistry and photoluminescence
Eight-electron copper-hydride nanoclusters: synthesis, structure, alloying chemistry and photoluminescence Open
The first copper-hydride nanocluster containing eight free electrons was isolated and characterized. The introduction of Ag results in unexpected structural differences and emission properties.
View article: Arylation of gold nanoclusters and insights into structure-related CO<sub>2</sub> reduction reaction performances
Arylation of gold nanoclusters and insights into structure-related CO<sub>2</sub> reduction reaction performances Open
This work achieved the arylation of gold nanoclusters with maintained templates, bridging two major research areas of gold chemistry—arylgold complexes and gold nanoclusters.
View article: Identifying the superatomic AuCu<sub>56</sub> nanocluster through a ligand-exchange coupled metal-exchange induced transformation
Identifying the superatomic AuCu<sub>56</sub> nanocluster through a ligand-exchange coupled metal-exchange induced transformation Open
The ligand-exchange coupled metal-exchange induced transformation of Au 23 NC to the superatomic AuCu 56 NC.
View article: Machine-learning-assisted discovery of lattice dynamics signatures of sodium superionic conductors
Machine-learning-assisted discovery of lattice dynamics signatures of sodium superionic conductors Open
A quantitative link between lattice dynamics and ionic transport in 921 sodium superionic conductors is established.
View article: Nanoconfinement-induced electrochemical ion-solvent cointercalation in pillared titanate host materials
Nanoconfinement-induced electrochemical ion-solvent cointercalation in pillared titanate host materials Open
Electrochemical ion-solvent cointercalation reactions are an avenue to reach improved kinetics compared to the corresponding intercalation of desolvated ions. Here, we demonstrate the impact of different structural pillar molecules on the …
View article: Highly Selective Methanol Synthesis Using Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction with Defect‐Engineered Cu<sub>58</sub> Nanoclusters
Highly Selective Methanol Synthesis Using Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction with Defect‐Engineered Cu<sub>58</sub> Nanoclusters Open
Atomically precise copper nanoclusters (Cu NCs) exhibit significant potential as catalysts for the electrocatalytic reduction of CO 2 . However, the range of products achievable with these NCs has been somewhat constrained. This study pres…