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Efficient catalysis of Knoevenagel condensation by 1D copper-containing heteropolyoxoniobate at room temperature

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,1993-1997
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00260A, Research Article
Ya-Kun Zuo, Yan-Ru Li, Yan-Qiong Sun, Xin-Xiong Li, Cai Sun, Shou-Tian Zheng
A 1D copper-containing organic–inorganic hybrid heteropolyoxoniobate catalyst for efficient catalysis of Knoevenagel condensation at room temperature.
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Defect-engineered WSxSe2−x nanocrystals anchored on selenized polyacrylonitrile fibers toward high-performance sodium/potassium-ion batteries with a wide working temperature range

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2164-2177
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02640J, Research Article
Fuyu Xiao, Jingran Zhang, Weiming Zhou, Yixing Fang, Xiaotong He, Wenbin Lai, Chuyuan Lin, Mingyang Ge, Haosen Fan, Qingrong Qian, Mingdeng Wei, Qinghua Chen, Lingxing Zeng
WSSe-Se@PAN was fabricated by the electrospinning route combined with selenization treatment. It exhibited a wide working temperature range for SIB/PIB applications.
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Combination of dimensional reduction and active site addition strategies for preparing unique {RE9}-cluster-based MOFs: efficient CO2 fixation and Knoevenagel condensation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2071-2080
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02527F, Research Article
Ying Zhao, Dan Wu, Yidan Qiao, Guo-Ping Yang, Lu-Fang Ma, Yao-Yu Wang
A series of 2D {RE9}-cluster-based rare-earth MOFs were built by dimensional reduction and active site addition strategies. They exhibit excellent catalytic activity in CO2 fixation and Knoevenagel condensation under mild conditions.
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Harnessing nanoscale spatial effects in inner-modified zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 for enhanced Knoevenagel condensation reaction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02190D, Research Article
Semi Kim, Seojeong Woo, Cheongwon Bae, Yuri Jeon, Yeeun Seong, Song Li, Juyeong Kim
Precise carving of ZIF nanocrystals generates heterogeneous internal mesoporosity, providing effective mass transport and uncoordinated active sites for enhanced heterogeneous catalysis.
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Synthesis and characterization of a CsPbCl3 perovskite doped with Nd3+: structural, optical, and energy transfer properties

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00171K, Research Article
Mariusz Stefanski, Bartosz Bondzior, Adam Basinski, Maciej Ptak, Bibo Lou, Chong-Geng Ma
The levels of Nd3+ in CsPbCl3 lie below the top of the host's VB. Consequently, Nd3+ luminescence is not observed.
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Adhesion, stability, structural and electronic properties of perovskite/BaWO4 heterostructures: first-principles and experimental characterizations

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00231H, Research Article
Yao Guo, Shiding Zhang, Zhaoyu Zhang, Yuanbin Xue, Jianxin Li, Haixiang Song, Yuhua Wang, Qing Shen
The interfacial behavior and mechanism of the CsPbBr3/BaWO4 and MAPbBr3/BaWO4 heterostructures have been extensively investigated by a combined first-principles and experimental analysis.
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Effects of weak intramolecular interactions and distortions from trigonal prismatic coordination on the magnetic properties of zero-field Co(II) single-ion magnets

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02507A, Research Article
Ben Zhang, Yang Zhou, Hao-Yi Huang, Xiao-Le Zhang, Yi Xiang, Yanbo Shi, Chennan Zhang, Aihua Yuan, Xingwei Cai, Lei Chen, Yi-Quan Zhang, Zhao-Bo Hu
The change of counter anions significantly affects the environment around Co(II) ions, leading to two zero-field single-ion magnets possessing different uniaxial anisotropies and dynamic magnetic properties.
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Synergistic role of hydrogen bonding and band degeneracy leads to enhanced X-ray detection in HPIP-(NH4)0.7Cs0.3Br3·H2O perovskites

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00272E, Research Article
Pengxiang Dong, Chensheng Lin, Xin Zhao, Yicong Lv, Ning Ye, Min Luo
This work shows the innovative introduction of Cs+ into molecular perovskites to co-occupy with NH4+, synthesis of the HPIP-(NH4)0.7Cs0.3Br3·H2O perovskite, and fabrication of an X-ray detector with excellent overall performance and superior environmental stability.
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Metal– and covalent organic frameworks for photocatalytic CO2 reduction coupled with H2O oxidation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00304G, Review Article
Xiao-Xiang Zhou, Yongshi Ye, Qia-Chun Lin, Wei-Ming Liao, Jun He
It outlines influencing factors of photocatalytic CO2 reduction coupled with water oxidation, along with catalytic mechanisms and performance enhancement strategies.
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Achieving high-sensitivity dual-mode optical thermometry via phonon-assisted cross-relaxation in a double-perovskite structured up-conversion phosphor

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00395K, Research Article
Houhe Dong, Zonghao Lei, Shikun Su, Wenhua Yang, Xuyang Zhang, Wenying Teng, Guangyue Zu, Bing Teng, Degao Zhong
By adjusting the phonon energy of the host crystal (Ca2+/Sr2+/Ba2+) LaLiTeO6:Yb3+, Tm3+ phosphor, combined with the cross-relaxation phenomenon, a high-sensitivity thermometer for dual-mode temperature measurement was constructed.
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Regulation of polyaniline thickness and substitution position on Cu foams to optimize hydrogen evolution and ethanol oxidation performance

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2373-2383
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00085D, Research Article
Haiqiang Mu, Pengyue Shan, Min Zhu, Zhenli Lv, Guorui Ma, Jiaxing Guo, Junzhuo Fang, Jin Zhang, Feng Li, Jing Li
The Cu foam decorated with integrated polyaniline (PANI/CF-210) based on direct electro-grafting technique has been successfully designed to develop for efficient hydrogen evolution and ethanol oxidation reaction.
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Boosting structural variety and catalytic activity of porphyrinic metal–organic frameworks by harnessing bifunctional ligands

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2281-2289
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00314D, Research Article
Wei Wu, Xiu-Liang Lv, Tao He, Guang-Rui Si, Hongliang Huang, Lin-Hua Xie, Yabo Xie, Jian-Rong Li
High catalytic performance of porphyrin-based MOFs has been achieved by introducing multiple functionality into their ligands and modulating their conformation.
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Isostructural chiral metal–organic frameworks with metal-regulated performances for electrochemical enantiomeric recognition of tyrosine and tryptophan

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2402-2412
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02662K, Research Article
Ran An, Qiu-Yan Hu, Liu-Yang Song, Xu Zhang, Rui-Xuan Li, En-Qing Gao, Qi Yue
Two isostructural homochiral MOFs exhibit significantly different enantioselective recognition performances closely associated with the different coordination habits of the metal centers in the MOFs.
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Bulk single crystal growth and optoelectronic properties of the quasi-two-dimensional perovskites (CH3NH3)3Bi2X9 (X− = Br− and I−)

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2442-2456
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02687F, Research Article
Zhiyuan Li, Xiangjun Wang, Peng Zhao, Jingquan Liu, Xiangxin Tian
Single crystals of MA3Bi2X9 (X = Br, I) with quasi-two-dimensional structures were successfully grown and the relationship between the compositions, dimensionality, and properties were discussed.
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Perovskite photoinitiated RAFT-mediated polymerization-induced self-assembly for organic–inorganic hybrid nanomaterials

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2471-2478
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00233D, Research Article
Bingfeng Shi, Wanchao Hu, Shiyi Li, Zhinan Xia, Changli Lü
An efficient strategy is proposed to construct PQD/polymer organic–inorganic nanohybrids by PET-RAFT polymerization-mediated PISA and the nanohybrid assemblies can maintain excellent luminescence originating from PQDs with enhanced stability.
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Durable dielectric switching and photo-responsivity in a Dion–Jacobson hybrid perovskite semiconductor

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2436-2441
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02685J, Research Article
Peng Wang, Xinling Li, Huang Ye, Qianwen Guan, Yifei Wang, Yaru Geng, Chengshu Zhang, Hang Li, Junhua Luo
D–J phase perovskite (BDA)MA2Pb3Br10 reveals excellent photo-responsivity antifatigue merits and remarkable switching stability.
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Competition mechanism of self-trapped excitons and Te4+ ions emission in the Te4+ doped vacancy-ordered double perovskite Rb2HfCl6 and its excellent properties

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2457-2470
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00109E, Research Article
Ruxin Liu, Kaishun Zou, Guanglu Zhang, Min Feng, Mingxuan Li, Juncheng Liu
The luminescence mechanism of Te4+-doped VODPs is reported. Te4+-doped Hf-based VODPs exhibit luminescence characteristics that are more in line with those of Te4+ ions, while Te4+-doped Sn- and Zr-based VODPs have STEs emission characteristics.
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Stable Calcium Ellagate Metal-Organic Framework as High Performance Green Memorizer Bearing High Working Temperature

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00038B, Research Article
Ting-Bo Liu, Jing-Wen Deng, Li Yi, Hai-Ying Fu, Liang-Wen Shi, Shi-Ying Lin, Yue Liu, Hao-Hong Li, Jing-Bo Liu, Jian-Zhi Liu
The development of green memorizers with distinct mechanism is significant. In this work, renewable polyphenol ellagic acid (EA) and environmentally friendly calcium were used to construct a unique 3D interpenetrated...
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Electrodeposited Superaerophobic Nickel Catalyst on Pencil-Drawn Paper: A Novel Approach for Highly Efficient and Stable Hydrogen Evolution

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00101J, Research Article
Qian Sun, Xiaoyu Hao, Tianyi Zhang, Zelin Ma, Kui Hu, Ming Yang, Xiaolei Huang, Xuqing Liu
Electrocatalytic water splitting stands at the forefront of advancing renewable energy technologies. A critical challenge in this realm is the detrimental effect of gas bubble adhesion on electrode surfaces, which...
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A wheel-like polyoxometalate for haloperoxidase inspired antibiofouling with H2O2 in-situ provided by electrocatalysis

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00482E, Research Article
Yumeng Bian, Runze Wang, xinxin xu, Jin Chen, Qiang Wang
Biofouling is adhering of micro-organisms on submerged surfaces, which is a common phenomenon presents serious hazard to industry and public health. Nanozymes with haloperoxidase mimic activity are promising options to...
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Post-synthetic modification of a covalent organic framework via a thiol–ene reaction for improving fluorescence detection and removal of cationic crystal violet carcinogenic dye

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00419A, Research Article
Ke Li, Bing Yan
Based on a thiol–ene reaction, a covalent organic framework containing olefins (COF-A) is modified with 2-mercaptoacetic acid to prepare COF-S-COOH for the first time, which greatly improves the sensing and adsorption capacity for crystal violet.
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An unprecedented {Y2 ⊂ Y10} type disk-like Y12 nanocluster featuring electroluminescence property in OLED device

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00635F, Research Article
Lin-Ping Shi, Wen-Liang Li, Pu-Yue Wang, Xiaoming Wu, Zhao-Quan Yao, Jiong-Peng Zhao, Fuchen Liu
Although great efforts have been made in exploring the exquisite rare-earth (RE) clusters, the design and construction of planar RE-clusters with disk-like geometrical features are still scarce. Herein, a novel...
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Yolk-Shell type Carbon-Silica Nanoarchitecture Dispersed and Stabilized Ru Nanoparticles for Enhanced Hydrogenation of Aromatic Compounds

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00553H, Research Article
Lu Yan, Yue Shen, Zidan Zou, Xiao Zhang, Zhixin Yu, Guozhong Wang, Chun Chen
Hydrogenation of aromatic rings can be used not only for synthesis fine chemicals, but also for hydrogen storage and transportation using organic hydride. In this paper, yolk-shell structural SiO2@Ru@NC catalyst,...
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Anisotropic ZSM-5 nanorod assemblies: facile synthesis, epitaxial growth, and strikingly enhanced stability in benzene alkylation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00287C, Research Article
Peng Zhu, Yiren Yu, Guoshu Gao, Yumeng Zhao, Yuting Jiao, Haiou Liu, Guodong Liu, Xiongfu Zhang, Guohui Yang
A novel bundle-like ZSM-5 nanorod assembly was facilely synthesized by adopting a CTAB-aided seed-induced strategy for highly efficient alkylation of benzene with ethanol.
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Trifluoroacetic acid molecules confined into/onto metal–organic frameworks using H2btzip for efficiently improving proton conductivity using a synergistic effect

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00605D, Research Article
Xiaoxue Ma, Xin Li, Xueke Han, Lu Zhang, Ronghua Liu, Hongguo Hao, Hui Yan, Xin Zhao, Xiangjin Kong, Huawei Zhou, Xia Li, Hongjie Zhu, Suna Wang, Yunwu Li, Dichang Zhong, Fangna Dai
Two outstanding proton conducting materials have been obtained by loading TFA molecules onto/into the surface or pores of MOFs. After post-treatment, their proton conductivity values are greatly increased under the same conditions.
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Crude Check: More gains projected

Retain the futures buy position




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Govt directs major steel players to use iron ore fines also for steel making

The country is heavily dependent on imports for coking coal.




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Crude oil futures down after strong weekly gains

Market reports attributed the decline in price to profit-taking after a strong weekly gain




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AgCare Tech launches digital marketplace for agri inputs

‘Golden Farms’ is designed to digitise the agricultural input supply chain




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Crude oil futures down due to profit-booking after recent surge

Market fears that the escalating tensions could disrupt crude oil supplies from West Asia as Iran is a major producer of crude oil in the world market




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Optimism in global commodities market over Chinese measures may be short-lived, say analysts

Subdued demand, struggling property sector may exert downward pressure on metals




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Storage in India’s key reservoirs down a tad this week

Level in 5 States below normal as over 70% of the country received deficient rainfall since Oct 1




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Row over ISMA’s suggestion to regulate khandsari units

Opposing curbs, traditional sweeteners body BHAKTI says Centre should not be swayed by false narratives




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Your cuppa to cost more as coffee roasters set to hike prices

Auction prices have more than doubled since the beginning of the year as domestic prices tail global trend




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Shift toward EVs could disrupt global oil market: International Energy Agency report

As China's rapid switch to electricity plays a significant role in disrupting the oil market, oil companies find they can sell more of their product to India




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Global Organic Textiles Standards bans 5 Indian cotton firms for faking documents

Two firms used non-existent shipping firms to show transactions, the others submitted fake transaction certificates




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Kandla Customs Commissioner orders release of ship detained in organic rice export irregularities

Tells Kandla traffic manager to allow another ship to set sail after getting release order from Gujarat HC




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Crude check: Outlook is uncertain

Traders can stay out for now




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Crude oil futures rise as China cuts key lending rates

In India, October crude oil futures traded slightly lower at ₹5,850




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Spinning mills in Gujarat, N. India seek quality cotton from Raichur region

Ongoing rains raise concern over quality, crop size across key producing regions




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Nickel prices likely to be under pressure on market surplus

Analysts peg its average price for 2024 at around $17,000/tonne




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SEA asks members not to increase prices of old stock of edible oil

Solvent extractors seek Centre’s help to export oilmeals




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India defers plan to hike minimum selling price of sugar, for now

The agri costs panel had recommended regular revision of the minimum price




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India’s diesel consumption likely to surpass 93 mt in FY25

Both August and September this year have witnessed a fall in diesel usage




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Board to convene consumers meeting next week over falling natural rubber prices

Rubber Board officials said prices exceeded Rs₹200 on June 11 but plummeted 24 per cent to ₹187 per kg by October 21. The Board may ask consumers to proactively purchase in the domestic market




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Storage in key Indian reservoirs unchanged for 3rd week in a row

They are higher than normal, filled to 87 per cent of the 180.852 BCM capacity




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Crude oil trades higher as market monitors developments in West Asia 

At 9.56 am on Friday, December Brent oil futures were at $74.50, up by 0.16 per cent, and December crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $70.28, up by 0.13 per cent




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Easing West Asia tensions bring back overseas tea buyers to Kochi 

Sales percentage increases as Russian buyers turn active




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Part of India’s sugar export quota to Maldives ‘diverted’ to Sri Lanka, Malaysia

Though exports are banned, shipments of 64,000 tonnes were allowed under special bilateral pact




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Oil prices likely to fall after Israel shows restraint in strikes on Iran

Scores of Israeli jets completed three waves of strikes before dawn on Saturday against missile factories and other sites near Tehran and in western Iran, in the latest exchange in the escalating conflict between the Middle East rivals