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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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Rational design for broad near-infrared emission from a two-sited Rb2LiAlF6:Cr3+ phosphor with high efficiency and thermal stability for spectroscopic applications

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00429A, Research Article
Song Qing, Jing Wan, Tao Yang, Qiang Zhou, Yayun Zhou, Zhengliang Wang, Dawei Wen, Mingmei Wu
A comparative investigation of broadband near-infrared luminescence from two different occupation sites in Rb2LiAlF6:Cr3+ with high efficiency and excellent thermal stability.
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Controlling the structural and adsorption features of polyoxovanadate-based metal–organic clusters by adjustable template effect

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00254G, Research Article
Yan-Hu Wang, Ke-Wei Tong, Chao-Qin Chen, Jing Du, Guo-Ping Yang, Peng Yang
An adjustable template effect was employed to activate the evolution of polyoxovanadate-based metal–organic clusters, resulting in unprecedented structural archetypes as well as customized dye and iodine adsorption features.
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Discovery of excellent ultraviolet nonlinear optical materials in chlorates and bromates with highly stereochemically active lone pairs

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00462K, Research Article
Chun-Li Hu, Qian-Qian Chen, Fang Kong, Jiang-Gao Mao
The long-neglected stereochemically active lone pair groups ClO3 and BrO3 are demonstrated to be important UV NLO functional motifs based on the fact that AClO3 and ABrO3 possess high SHG effects and short λPM and are promising UV NLO materials.
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The smallest endohedral borafullerene: structural isomerization, electronic properties, aromaticity and reactivity of U@C27B

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00186A, Research Article
Xinde Li, Lei Lou, Peng Jin
U@C27B has three interconvertible isomers with the highest metal oxidation state and strong covalency, obeying the 32-electron principle and Hirsch's aromaticity rule.
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An unusual reaction in nitromethane solution: use of the Cp*Rh moiety to form Prussian blue analogues

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00343H, Research Article
Huirong Ma, Liangchen Liu, Yuluan Liao, Huatian Shi, Po Sun, Weibin Yu
The direct decomposition of nitromethane into nitrile compounds is a significant challenge due to the occurrence of severe side-reactions.
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Near-infrared-photoinduced metamagnet based on a layered cyanido-bridged Co–W assembly with π–π interactions

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00511B, Research Article
Open Access
Kazuki Nakamura, Koji Nakabayashi, Shota Kobayashi, Shin-ichi Ohkoshi
A cyanido-bridged Co–W assembly with π–π interactions showed a thermal phase transition and a photo–induced metamagnetism based on a charge transfer–induced spin transition.
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Integrating multiple regulatory strategies: phase, morphology and interface engineering to construct a hierarchical Ni2P–MoS2/rGO heterostructure catalyst for efficient oxygen reduction reaction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00262H, Research Article
Xinyi Wang, Jing Jin, Zeyuan Gao, Li Hou, Xiwen Tao, Jing Wang, Yueqi Zhao, Faming Gao
Two-dimensional (2D) molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) with a large surface area and unique electronic properties has emerged as a promising noble metal-free catalyst for electrochemical energy storage/conversion applications.
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Deciphering the active species and reaction mechanism in water oxidation catalyzed by a copper complex with redox-active ligands

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2365-2372
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00163J, Research Article
Qing Fan, Cong Yang, Mengdi Li, Chen Wang, Guixia Wang, Xiangfei Kong, Qiping Zhu
This theoretical study unveils active species and the reaction mechanism in electrochemical water oxidation catalyzed by a copper complex with redox-active ligands.
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Achieving a near-unity photoluminescence quantum yield and high stability of CsPbI3 nanoplatelets by hydroiodic acid-assisted ligand treatment

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2392-2401
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00168K, Research Article
Zongnan Li, Yusheng Song, Sheng Cao, Ke Xing, Zhentao Du, Bingsuo Zou, Jialong Zhao
We demonstrate a near-unity photoluminescence quantum yield and high stability of CsPbI3 nanoplatelets achieved through a hydroiodic acid-assisted ligand treatment strategy, showcasing their application in perovskite LEDs.
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Selective syntheses of homoleptic Ir(III) complexes bearing di-CF3-functionalized benzoimidazol-2-ylidenes for generation of blue phosphorescence

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2413-2426
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00454J, Research Article
Open Access
Jie Yan, Yi Pan, I-Che Peng, Wen-Yi Hung, Bingjie Hu, Guowei Ni, Shek-Man Yiu, Yun Chi, Kai Chung Lau
Di-CF3-functionalized benzo[d]imidazol-3-ium pro-chelates were employed in the selective syntheses of fac-coordinated Ir(III) carbene emitters for efficient blue electroluminescence and hyperphosphorescence.
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Ultrathin 2D–2D NiFe LDH/MOF heterojunction nanosheets: an efficient oxygen evolution reaction catalyst for water oxidation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2489-2497
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00090K, Research Article
Haoran Yin, Shibiao Su, Di Yao, Lixia Wang, Xinqiang Liu, Tayirjan Taylor Isimjan, Xiulin Yang, Dandan Cai
An ultrathin NiFe LDH/MOF catalyst is grown on carbon paper by an in situ self-dissociation–assembly strategy. Studies reveal that the strong electronic interaction between Fe and Ni species with rich active sites results in good OER and OWS performance.
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sp2–sp cross-carbanion coupling at a rare-earth center leading to the formation of carbon–carbon double bonds

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2312-2318
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00178H, Research Article
Zhengqi Chai, Ze-Jie Lv, Wei Liu, Jinxiao Yang, Junnian Wei, Wen-Xiong Zhang
The reaction of rare-earth azametallacyclopentadienes with terminal alkynes provides rare-earth metallacycles with cumulated double bonds in three steps: alkynyl C–H bond activation, sp2–sp cross-carbanion coupling and subsequent isomerization.
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Recent progress in aluminum anodes for high-performance rechargeable aqueous Al-ion batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2246-2259
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00468J, Review Article
Le Li, Shaofeng Jia, Yue Shi, Conghui Wang, Hengwei Qiu, Yongqiang Ji, Minghui Cao, Dan Zhang
This review discusses the recent advances in the aluminum metal anodes, alloy anodes, and intercalated anodes used for rechargeable aqueous Al-ion batteries.
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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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CDs "inserted" abundant FeB based electrode via "local photothermal effect" strategy toward efficient overall seawater splitting

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00415A, Research Article
Shiheng Liang, Liugang Wu, Yiming Wang, Yuqi Shao, Hongyuan Song, Ziliang Chen, Weiju Hao
Construction of high-efficiency, long-stable catalytic electrodes for hydrogen by seawater splitting is a huge challenge in the field of green hydrogen. Herein, a matrix-type titanium dioxide nanorod (Ti/TiO2) is constructed...
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New Ultraviolet Transparent Rare-Earth Borates with Enhanced Birefringence Induced by Cation Chemical Substitution

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00840E, Research Article
Guanglian Sun, xiaofang Qi, Hongping Wu, Zhanggui Hu, Jiyang Wang, Yicheng Wu
Birefringence determined by optical anisotropy is one of the most pivotal and fundamental performance of optical materials. However, optimizing the birefringence remains a significant challenge. Herein, a simple and effective...
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Disruption of lipid metabolism to induce ferroptosis using multifunctional fibrate-Pt(IV) prodrugs for cancer treatment

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00386A, Research Article
Peng Sun, Jia-Qian Wang, Qiang Xie, Xuan-Lin Ren, Xin Qiao, Jing-Yuan Xu
Two multifunctional fibrate-Pt(IV) prodrugs, 1 and 3, bearing lipid-modulating agents, exhibited impressive anticancer activity by triggering ferroptosis and apoptosis.
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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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Unleashing the power of directed electron transfer: unraveling the potential of {PV4}2 in heterogeneous photocatalysis

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00606B, Research Article
Xin Su, Yuzan He, Kunhong Li, Miao Wang, Wei Tang, Shihao Zhang, Pengtao Ma, Jingyang Niu, Jingping Wang
{PV4}2 unleash the power of directed electron transfer in heterogeneous photocatalysis reduction.
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Application of changing the valence state of metals through the reaction time for efficient oxygen evolution reaction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00522H, Research Article
Ming Chen, Sha Luo, Zongyan Ma, Fei Yuan, Jing Chen, Linkun Dong, Weiwen Mao, Jiantai Ma
In this study, a novel FeNi sulfide catalyst loaded on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) (FeNiS/CNTs) shows excellent OER electrocatalytic performance in alkaline solutions.
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Solar heating catalytic formic acid dehydrogenation by graphene-porous foam-supported tungsten nitride nanoparticles

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00590B, Research Article
Jiarong Chang, Tianhua Hao, Cuncai Lv, Maoyu Xu, Deyi Zhang, Linjie Gao, Shangbo Ning, Yaguang Li, Jinhua Ye
WN/Gr PF exhibits significant solar heating catalytic formic acid dehydrogenation and the rate exceeds those of other reported photocatalysts.
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Asian rice prices drop after India eases export curbs

FAO says market down by $10-72 a tonne, Thai cuts rates by 10%




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National Mission on Edible Oil to help increase production to 25 mt by 2030-31: SEA

Over 60 per cent of edible oil requirement is now met through imports, which is a cause for concern, says SEA president Sanjeev Asthana




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SEBI explores feasibility of introducing crude oil ETFs

Such ETFs own futures contracts on crude oil instead of the commodity itself. The ETF price will mimic the spot price.




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Crude oil up on fears of supply disruption

Market players feel that there could be escalation in tension in West Asia following the recent developments in the region




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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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Crude oil futures dip amid easing Middle East tensions

Brent and WTI oil futures saw declines of over 3%, with MCX crude oil futures also experiencing significant drops.




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India’s oilmeal exports down by 8.5% in H1 of current fiscal

Shipments hit on lower rapeseed meal, castormeal consignments leaving the country




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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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India decides to ease rice export curbs further

High-level inter-ministerial meeting clears scrapping $490/t MEP on white rice, 10% export duty on parboiled rice




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SEA survey estimates 27% increase in Gujarat groundnut production this season

Good rains this year and the increase in acreage might help Gujarat achieve a record groundnut production of 42.19 lakh tonnes this year, surpassing the previous record of 38.55 lakh tonnes set in 2021-22




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Natural gas: Futures in bear grip

Traders can consider going short 




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Weather experts divided over emergence of La Nina

APEC Climate Centre predicts the weather event from December




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Crude oil futures slip as industry data shows increase in US inventory 

US crude oil inventories rose by 1.64 million barrels for the week ended October 18. Market estimates had earlier pegged increase at 0.7 million barrels




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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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Easing West Asia tensions bring back overseas tea buyers to Kochi 

Sales percentage increases as Russian buyers turn active




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CCI begins purchase of cotton for 2024-25 season at MSP from Telangana

The Centre has declared an MSP of Rs ₹7,121 per quintal for the medium staple and Rs ₹7,521 per quintal for the longer variety for the 2024-25 cropping season, an increase of around 7 per cent over previous year




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Crude oil trades higher as industry data shows decrease in US inventories 

Official data on crude oil inventory level in the US is expected later on Wednesday




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Crude oil futures rise as OPEC delays production output increase

Increase in tensions in West Asia also boosted the price of the commodity. The latest developments in West Asia have created apprehensions in the market over possible crude oil supply disruptions from the region.




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Crude oil trades higher ahead of US Presidential poll

Market also focussed on outcome of US Federal Reserve meeting later in the week




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Down the AI rabbit hole, strewn with health benefits and ethical pitfalls 

Regulatory frameworks covering AI need fine-tuning to harness its potential without halting growth 




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One health

Community organisations observing “One Health Day” (November 3) will be joined by the World Health Organization, this year.




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Communities lead

The theme on World AIDS Day (December 1) is ‘Let Communities Lead’




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Balancing innovation and access to healthcare

The draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2023, have prompted extensive discussion and debate, drawing attention to India’s pivotal role in providing affordable medicines, especially to those in need




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COPing with cascading health concerns that climate change brings to our doorstep

Climate and Health: A global challenge needs a local solution to build resilient health systems




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Mountain rides, mindfulness and insightful reading

Start your day with InsuranceDekho CTO Ish Babbar’s morning mindfulness routine: deep breathing, stretching, running & more




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Union Budget: Hopeful of an investment blueprint for healthcare

India’s healthcare sector needs government-private sector partnerships, funding for screening and diagnostics and lower taxes to enhance services




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Funding healthcare: Stable investment in a volatile market

Investors are increasingly focusing on India’s healthcare sector for stable returns, with promising growth and investment opportunities