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View article: Iron-Catalyzed Synthesis of 4-oxo-1,3-dioxolanes (DOXs) Using Lactic Acid: From Homogeneous to Heterogeneous Behaviors
Iron-Catalyzed Synthesis of 4-oxo-1,3-dioxolanes (DOXs) Using Lactic Acid: From Homogeneous to Heterogeneous Behaviors Open
This work investigates the use of simple iron-(III) and iron-(II) salts (FeSO4, Fe-(NO3)3, Fe-(OAc)2, FeCl2, FeBr2, Fe-(ClO4)2, Fe-(BF4)2, FeCl3, and Fe-(ClO4)3) as catalysts for the ketalization of α-hydroxy acids (i.e., lactic and glycol…
View article: Itaconic Anhydride as a Novel Bio‐Derived Solid Electrolyte Interphase Forming Additive for Lithium‐Ion Batteries
Itaconic Anhydride as a Novel Bio‐Derived Solid Electrolyte Interphase Forming Additive for Lithium‐Ion Batteries Open
In this work, itaconic anhydride (ITC) is introduced as a novel bio‐derived additive for lithium‐ion batteries. Its ability to create a stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is evaluated in graphite electrodes and compared to vinylene …
View article: A Half-Sandwich Os(II) Glucoconjugated NHC Complex as a Modulator of Amyloid Aggregation
A Half-Sandwich Os(II) Glucoconjugated NHC Complex as a Modulator of Amyloid Aggregation Open
Herein, the effects of a novel half-sandwich Os(II) complex on the aggregation of an amyloid model system, derived from the C-terminal domain of the nucleophosmin 1 protein (NPM1264-277), were investigated. The thioflavin T (ThT) binding a…
View article: A lactic acid dioxolane as a bio-based solvent for lithium-ion batteries: physicochemical and electrochemical investigations of lithium imide-based electrolytes
A lactic acid dioxolane as a bio-based solvent for lithium-ion batteries: physicochemical and electrochemical investigations of lithium imide-based electrolytes Open
This work is the first report of a suitable formulation and application in lithium-ion battery full-cells of an electrolyte incorporating the novel bio-based solvent 5-methyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-one (LA-H,H) with imide-based salts.
View article: Neoteric Solvents for Metal-Catalyzed Coupling Reactions
Neoteric Solvents for Metal-Catalyzed Coupling Reactions Open
Catalysis is a green methodology aimed at optimizing synthetic procedures by simplifying the design of target molecules and reducing energy and material consumption. However, catalytic reactions often rely on polar aprotic solvents, such a…
View article: Formulation and Recycling of a Novel Electrolyte Based on Bio‐Derived γ‐Valerolactone and Lithium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide for Lithium‐Ion Batteries
Formulation and Recycling of a Novel Electrolyte Based on Bio‐Derived γ‐Valerolactone and Lithium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide for Lithium‐Ion Batteries Open
This work introduces a novel electrolyte comprising lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) salt dissolved in bio‐based γ‐valerolactone (GVL) for lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs). Moreover, a simple and sustainable aqueous‐based re…
View article: Acceptorless Dehydrogenation of Glycerol Catalysed by Ir(III) Complexes with Carbohydrate‐Functionalised Ligands: A Sweet Pathway to Produce Hydrogen and Lactic Acid
Acceptorless Dehydrogenation of Glycerol Catalysed by Ir(III) Complexes with Carbohydrate‐Functionalised Ligands: A Sweet Pathway to Produce Hydrogen and Lactic Acid Open
Glycerol, a by‐product of biodiesel production, has gained prominence as a precious platform chemical. To enhance the economic viability of the biodiesel production process and address the surplus of glycerol production, it is essential to…
View article: Homogeneous Zn(II) salts as efficient Lewis acid catalysts for the esterification of levulinic acid with diols
Homogeneous Zn(II) salts as efficient Lewis acid catalysts for the esterification of levulinic acid with diols Open
The valorization of renewable feedstocks to produce biochemicals and biofuels is an essential focus of contemporary research, with non-food crop biomass emerging as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly option. Among the chemicals …
View article: From Alkenes to Cyclic Carbonates with a Stable Iron‐Cross‐Bridged Cyclam Catalyst
From Alkenes to Cyclic Carbonates with a Stable Iron‐Cross‐Bridged Cyclam Catalyst Open
A stable iron(III) complex with the cross‐bridged cyclam 4,11‐dimethyl‐1,4,8,11‐tetraazabicyclo[6.6.2]hexadecane catalyzes the epoxidation of aromatic alkenes and the fixation of CO 2 into cyclic carbonates. Best results were obtained for …
View article: Boosting Effect of Sterically Protected Glucosyl Substituents in Formic Acid Dehydrogenation by Iridium(III) 2‐Pyridineamidate Catalysts
Boosting Effect of Sterically Protected Glucosyl Substituents in Formic Acid Dehydrogenation by Iridium(III) 2‐Pyridineamidate Catalysts Open
[Cp*Ir(R‐pica)Cl] (Cp*=pentamethylcyclopentadienyl anion, pica=2‐picolineamidate) complexes bearing carbohydrate substituents on the amide nitrogen atom (R=methyl‐β‐D‐gluco‐pyranosid‐2‐yl, 1 ; methyl‐3,4,6‐tri‐ O ‐acetyl‐β‐D‐glucopyranosid…
View article: Heterogeneous Brønsted Catalysis in the Solvent-Free and Multigram-Scale Synthesis of Polyalcohol Acrylates: The Case Study of Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate
Heterogeneous Brønsted Catalysis in the Solvent-Free and Multigram-Scale Synthesis of Polyalcohol Acrylates: The Case Study of Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate Open
This article presents a thorough investigation into the synthesis of trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) via the esterification reaction of trimethylolpropane (TMP) with acrylic acid using Amberlite™ 120 IR (H+), Amberlyst® 15, and Dowe…
View article: Fluorine‐Free Lithium‐Ion Capacitor with Enhanced Sustainability and Safety Based on Bio‐Based ƴ‐Valerolactone and Lithium Bis(Oxalato)Borate Electrolyte
Fluorine‐Free Lithium‐Ion Capacitor with Enhanced Sustainability and Safety Based on Bio‐Based ƴ‐Valerolactone and Lithium Bis(Oxalato)Borate Electrolyte Open
In this work, the properties of a novel electrolyte based on the combination of bio‐based ƴ‐valerolactone (GVL) solvent with lithium bis (oxalato)borate (LiBOB) salt and its use for lithium‐ion capacitors (LICs) are presented. It is shown …
View article: Raman Microscopy Identification of Secondary Spurious Phases in Molten GdSr<sub>2</sub>RuCu<sub>2</sub>O<sub>8-δ</sub> Superconductor for Photonics and Plasmonic Applications
Raman Microscopy Identification of Secondary Spurious Phases in Molten GdSr<sub>2</sub>RuCu<sub>2</sub>O<sub>8-δ</sub> Superconductor for Photonics and Plasmonic Applications Open
Plasmonic and Photonics applications of superconducting materials, suggested at first by the necessity to minimize the dissipative losses of conventional metals in the high frequency ranges, are topics of growing interest in Optics. In thi…
View article: Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil: Highly Efficient Homogeneous Iron(III) Molecular Catalysts
Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil: Highly Efficient Homogeneous Iron(III) Molecular Catalysts Open
This article presents an efficient iron(III) molecular catalyst for the production of biodiesel from waste vegetable oils. The approach involved an initial screening of eight salophen complexes with various substituents on the arene rings,…
View article: The Role of Inverted Ligand Field in the Electronic Structure and Reactivity of Octahedral Formal Platinum (IV) Complexes**
The Role of Inverted Ligand Field in the Electronic Structure and Reactivity of Octahedral Formal Platinum (IV) Complexes** Open
Platinum complexes are ubiquitous in chemistry and largely used as catalysts or as precursors in drug chemistry, thus a deep knowledge of their electronic properties may help in planning new synthetic strategies or exploring new potential …
View article: The Role of Inverted Ligand Field in the Electronic Structure and Reactivity of Octahedral Formal Platinum (IV) Complexes
The Role of Inverted Ligand Field in the Electronic Structure and Reactivity of Octahedral Formal Platinum (IV) Complexes Open
Platinum complexes are ubiquitous in chemistry and largely used as catalysts or as precursors in drug chemistry, thus a deep knowledge of their electronic properties may help in planning new synthetic strategies or exploring new potential …
View article: Green solvents and restoration: Application of biomass-derived solvents in cleaning procedures
Green solvents and restoration: Application of biomass-derived solvents in cleaning procedures Open
Blends of solvents from non-renewable sources, often polluting and toxic to humans, are routinely used in the restoration of painted artifacts. Here we present the application of three different green solvents (and their mixtures) as a via…
View article: Catalysis for Oleochemical Platforms
Catalysis for Oleochemical Platforms Open
The present review articles the most recent efforts, made in the Department of Chemical Sciences of the University of Naples Federico II, in the catalytic treatment of biomasses derived from vegetable oils. The review is focused on several…
View article: CCDC 2240994: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2240994: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: CCDC 2240951: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2240951: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: CCDC 2240993: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2240993: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: Ruthenium(II)–Arene Complexes with Glycosylated NHC-Carbene Co-Ligands: Synthesis, Hydrolytic Behavior, and Binding to Biological Molecules
Ruthenium(II)–Arene Complexes with Glycosylated NHC-Carbene Co-Ligands: Synthesis, Hydrolytic Behavior, and Binding to Biological Molecules Open
Ruthenium(II) complexes with a three-legged piano-stool structure based on an arene ring, an N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-carbene ligand with a peracetylated glucose moiety and two chlorides or one bidentate ligand, were prepared and chara…