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View article: Green hydrogen production and deployment: opportunities and challenges
Green hydrogen production and deployment: opportunities and challenges Open
Green hydrogen is emerging as a pivotal energy carrier in the global transition toward decarbonization, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels in sectors such as heavy industry, transportation, power generation, and long-durati…
View article: Modification of the Zeolite Heulandite with N-(3-Triethoxysilylpropyl)guanidines Offers an Effective Approach to Enhancing Its Adsorption Capacity for Heavy Metal Ions
Modification of the Zeolite Heulandite with N-(3-Triethoxysilylpropyl)guanidines Offers an Effective Approach to Enhancing Its Adsorption Capacity for Heavy Metal Ions Open
Zeolites are widely used as adsorbents due to their porous structure and ion-exchange capabilities. However, their adsorption efficiency for heavy metal ions remains limited. To enhance their performance, the natural zeolite heulandite (Z)…
View article: Melamine-based materials and composites for catalytic applications in organic synthesis
Melamine-based materials and composites for catalytic applications in organic synthesis Open
View article: Engineering Fe-Modified Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (Fe-ZIF-8 and Fe-ZIF-67) via In Situ Thermal Synthesis for Enhanced Adsorption of Malachite Green from Aqueous Solutions: A Comprehensive Study of Isotherms, Kinetics, and Thermodynamics
Engineering Fe-Modified Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (Fe-ZIF-8 and Fe-ZIF-67) via In Situ Thermal Synthesis for Enhanced Adsorption of Malachite Green from Aqueous Solutions: A Comprehensive Study of Isotherms, Kinetics, and Thermodynamics Open
Given the adverse effects of organic dyes from aqueous solutions on human physiology and the ecological system, establishing an effective system for their elimination is imperative. This study employs the in situ thermal (IST) method to sy…
View article: Corrigendum to “A new 1D Mn(II) coordination polymer: Synthesis, crystal structure, hirshfeld surface analysis and molecular docking studies” [Heliyon Volume 10, Issue 8, April 2024, Article e29565]
Corrigendum to “A new 1D Mn(II) coordination polymer: Synthesis, crystal structure, hirshfeld surface analysis and molecular docking studies” [Heliyon Volume 10, Issue 8, April 2024, Article e29565] Open
View article: Metal-Free Graphene/Conjugated Microporous Polymer Mott–Schottky Heterojunctions: A Design Strategy for High-Efficiency, Durable Photocatalysts
Metal-Free Graphene/Conjugated Microporous Polymer Mott–Schottky Heterojunctions: A Design Strategy for High-Efficiency, Durable Photocatalysts Open
Conjugated microporous polymers (CMP) are advanced photocatalytic systems for degrading organic dyes. However, their potential and efficiency are often limited by rapid electron–hole pair (e−/h+) recombination. To overcome this limitation,…
View article: Revisiting Water Oxidation Reaction with Micro Bubble Lithography (MBL) Printed ZIF‐67 MOF Electrocatalysts
Revisiting Water Oxidation Reaction with Micro Bubble Lithography (MBL) Printed ZIF‐67 MOF Electrocatalysts Open
Microbubble‐based micro‐lithographic techniques have developed rapidly over the last ten years and are capable of reproducibly patterning a wide variety of soft materials and colloids, including polymers, metals, and proteins. Zeolitic imi…
View article: CuCl/Ionic Liquid Catalyzed Cascade Transformation of CO2 and Alkyne-1,2-Diols: Synthesis of Keto-Functionalized Cyclic Carbonates
CuCl/Ionic Liquid Catalyzed Cascade Transformation of CO2 and Alkyne-1,2-Diols: Synthesis of Keto-Functionalized Cyclic Carbonates Open
The cyclization of propargyl alcohols with CO2 represents a highly significant method for the utilization of CO2. The resulting cyclic carbonates possesses high chemical value and hold great potential for applications in battery electrolyt…
View article: Insights into multivariate zeolitic imidazolate frameworks
Insights into multivariate zeolitic imidazolate frameworks Open
With the explosive growth of research focused on building units and types of crystalline materials, disruptive changes in the physical and/or chemical properties of crystals have been discovered. As the most studied subclass of metal-organ…
View article: Exploration of Regulation of Alcohol Dehydrogenation Reaction of Dibenzimidazole-Based Ruthenium Complexes
Exploration of Regulation of Alcohol Dehydrogenation Reaction of Dibenzimidazole-Based Ruthenium Complexes Open
This work demonstrates the synthesis of a series of Ru(II) complexes with dibenzimidazole-based ligands and investigates the spatial relationship between ligand structure and complexes. It explores the effect of substituent changes on the …
View article: Solid-state stepwise temperature-programmable synthesis of bioinspired Fe-N-C oxygen reduction electrocatalyst featuring Fe-N <sub>5</sub> configuration
Solid-state stepwise temperature-programmable synthesis of bioinspired Fe-N-C oxygen reduction electrocatalyst featuring Fe-N <sub>5</sub> configuration Open
View article: Zirconium-based MOFs as pH-responsive drug delivery systems: encapsulation and release profiles of ciprofloxacin
Zirconium-based MOFs as pH-responsive drug delivery systems: encapsulation and release profiles of ciprofloxacin Open
MOFs have gained implausible contemplation in biomedical field due to their tailor able surface alteration, tunable pore size and flexible structural design. These integral features of MOFs represent copious merits as potential drug carrie…
View article: Fabrication of aramid-based antimicrobial polypropylene composite membranes functionalized with thiazolidine-based nanoparticles
Fabrication of aramid-based antimicrobial polypropylene composite membranes functionalized with thiazolidine-based nanoparticles Open
The current research introduces advanced aramid-polypropylene composite membranes functionalized with thiazolidine-based nanoparticles (TNPs), which exhibit superior antimicrobial and antifouling properties for sustainable water treatment.
View article: Oxometallate-Based Ionic Liquid Catalyzed CO2-Promoted Hydration of Propargylic Alcohols for α-Hydroxy Ketones Synthesis
Oxometallate-Based Ionic Liquid Catalyzed CO2-Promoted Hydration of Propargylic Alcohols for α-Hydroxy Ketones Synthesis Open
α-Hydroxy ketones are a crucial class of organic compounds prevalent in natural products and pharmaceutical molecules. The CO2-promoted hydration of propargylic alcohols is an efficient method for the synthesis of α-hydroxy ketones. Herein…
View article: Editor's note to “A review of efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction at large current density” [DeCarbon 5 (2024) 100062]
Editor's note to “A review of efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction at large current density” [DeCarbon 5 (2024) 100062] Open
View article: Fabrication and optimization of parameters of high-performance polyamide thin film composite membranes for desalination
Fabrication and optimization of parameters of high-performance polyamide thin film composite membranes for desalination Open
Herein, we report the synthesis of polyamide thin film composite (PA-TFC) membranes through interfacial polymerization (IP) using an aqueous solution of diaminodiphenylmethane (DDM) and terephthaloyl chloride (TPC) in n-hexane, onto polysu…
View article: Large-scale current collectors for regulating heat transfer and enhancing battery safety
Large-scale current collectors for regulating heat transfer and enhancing battery safety Open
View article: The Facile Synthesis of Nickel-Doped Composite Magnetic Ni@CoO@ZIF-67 as an Efficient Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Ring-Opening Polymerization of L-Lactide
The Facile Synthesis of Nickel-Doped Composite Magnetic Ni@CoO@ZIF-67 as an Efficient Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Ring-Opening Polymerization of L-Lactide Open
The ring-opening polymerization of L-lactide is a crucial route for producing biodegradable polylactides (PLAs). Developing an efficient catalyst for this process poses significant challenges. Herein, we report the successful incorporation…
View article: A review of efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction at large current density
A review of efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction at large current density Open
Within the framework of achieving global carbon neutrality, utilizing electrocatalytic water splitting to produce "green hydrogen" holds significant promise as an effective solution. The strategic development of economic, efficient, and ro…
View article: Three‐dimensional‐printed Ni‐based scaffold design accelerates bubble escape for ampere‐level alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction
Three‐dimensional‐printed Ni‐based scaffold design accelerates bubble escape for ampere‐level alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction Open
Alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) for scalable hydrogen production largely hinges on addressing the sluggish bubble‐involved kinetics on the traditional Ni‐based electrode, especially for ampere‐level current densities and beyond.…
View article: A new 1D Mn(II) coordination polymer: Synthesis, crystal structure, hirshfeld surface analysis and molecular docking studies
A new 1D Mn(II) coordination polymer: Synthesis, crystal structure, hirshfeld surface analysis and molecular docking studies Open
View article: Design and Construction of a Mixed-Ligand Coordinated Fluorescent Complex and Its Application for Sensing Ions, Antibiotics, and Pesticides in Aqueous Solution
Design and Construction of a Mixed-Ligand Coordinated Fluorescent Complex and Its Application for Sensing Ions, Antibiotics, and Pesticides in Aqueous Solution Open
In this work, a fluorescent complex [Zn(NTD)2(DTP)2(H2O)2]·(H2O)0.8 (Complex Zn), (H2NTD = 1,4-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid and DTP = 3,5-di(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)pyridine) was synthesized. The fluorescent complex was characterized by single-…
View article: Multifunctional Biomass-Based Ionic Liquids/CuCl-Catalyzed CO2-Promoted Hydration of Propargylic Alcohols: A Green Synthesis of α-Hydroxy Ketones
Multifunctional Biomass-Based Ionic Liquids/CuCl-Catalyzed CO2-Promoted Hydration of Propargylic Alcohols: A Green Synthesis of α-Hydroxy Ketones Open
α-Hydroxy ketones are a class of vital organic skeletons that generally exist in a variety of natural products and high-value chemicals. However, the traditional synthetic route for their production involves toxic Hg salts and corrosive H2…
View article: Solid-State Stepwise Temperature-Programmable Synthesis of Bioinspired Fe-N-C Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalyst Featuring Fe-N5 Configuration
Solid-State Stepwise Temperature-Programmable Synthesis of Bioinspired Fe-N-C Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalyst Featuring Fe-N5 Configuration Open
View article: The Effect of Increasing Water on the Physicochemical Features of Thymol: Dl-Menthol
The Effect of Increasing Water on the Physicochemical Features of Thymol: Dl-Menthol Open
View article: Highly efficient aramid fiber supported polypropylene membranes modified with reduced graphene oxide based metallic nanocomposites: antimicrobial and antiviral capabilities
Highly efficient aramid fiber supported polypropylene membranes modified with reduced graphene oxide based metallic nanocomposites: antimicrobial and antiviral capabilities Open
Polypropylene hybrid membranes reinforced with aramid fiber modified with metallic nanoparticles and reduced graphene oxide showed potent antimicrobial and antiviral capabilities. These membranes hold promise for advancing water treatment …
View article: Theoretical investigation of nucleophilic substitution reaction of phenyl carbonyl isothiocyanates with pyridines in gas and polar aprotic solvent
Theoretical investigation of nucleophilic substitution reaction of phenyl carbonyl isothiocyanates with pyridines in gas and polar aprotic solvent Open
This study focuses on the mutual interaction of substituents in the nucleophiles and substrates – Hammett–Brønsted parameters ( ρ XY , ρ X , ρ Y and β X ) and Fukui function are considered for the study.
View article: Correlating Single‐Atomic Ruthenium Interdistance with Long‐Range Interaction Boosts Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Kinetics (Adv. Mater. 2/2024)
Correlating Single‐Atomic Ruthenium Interdistance with Long‐Range Interaction Boosts Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Kinetics (Adv. Mater. 2/2024) Open
View article: A New 1D Mn(II) Coordination Polymer: Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis and Molecular Docking Studies
A New 1D Mn(II) Coordination Polymer: Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis and Molecular Docking Studies Open
View article: Controlled Incorporation of Zn into Nitrogen-Doped Porous Carbon Boosts the Alcohol Dehydrogenation to Carboxylic Acids
Controlled Incorporation of Zn into Nitrogen-Doped Porous Carbon Boosts the Alcohol Dehydrogenation to Carboxylic Acids Open