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Switchable, chiral aluminium catalysts for ring opening polymerisations

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02831G, Communication
Open Access
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David T. Jenkins, Elizabeth C. Trodden, John M. Andresen, Stephen M. Mansell, Ruaraidh D. McIntosh
A switchable, solvent-free catalytic system was developed in which Al catalysts selectively initiate either the formation of polyether or polycarbonate through the application of a PPNCl (bis(triphenylphosphine)iminium chloride) cocatalyst.
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Ionic-liquid Functionalized Metal-organic Framework and Its High Performance Solid Electrolyte for Lithium-ion Conduction

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02756F, Paper
Xiang Kun Cui, Yu Ding, Li Feng, Li Ming Chen, Yang Mei Hu, Hui Chen, Chong-Qing Wan
Herein, we report a new type solid-state electrolyte based on MOF matrix and Li+ ionic liquid. By covalent bonding the Li+ ionic liquids (MIMS·LiTFSI) on the stable UiO-67 framework, the...
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A highly sensitive ratiometric optical thermometer based on Sr2MgWO6 double perovskite doped with Dy3+ exploiting thermally coupled and uncoupled levels

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02940B, Paper
Thi Hong Quan Vu, Bartosz Bondzior, Dagmara Stefanska, Shovan Dan, Przemysław Jacek Dereń
The increasing demand for highly sensitive optical thermometers operating within a wide temperature range necessitates the development of new phosphors. In this work, the potential of temperature sensing performance of...
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β-Cyclodextrin and cucurbit[7]uril as protective encapsulation agents of the CO-releasing molecule [CpMo(CO)3Me]

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT01863J, Paper
Rodrigo P. Monteiro, Isabel B. Calhau, Ana C. Gomes, André D. Lopes, José P. Da Silva, Isabel S. Gonçalves, Martyn Pillinger
For inclusion compounds between the complex [CpMo(CO)3Me] (1) and β-cyclodextrin or cucurbit[7]uril, the macrocyclic hosts modulate to different degrees the UV light-mediated CO release from encapsulated 1.
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Highly selective organo-gallium hydroxamate mediated inhibition of antibiotic resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02440K, Paper
Rebekah N. Duffin, Jenisi Kelderman, Megan Herdman, Philip Craig Andrews
Five complexes of gallium derived from hydroxamic acids have been synthesised, characterised, and their anti-bacterial activity and mammalian cell toxicity established. These are three metal-organic complexes; [Ga(BPHA]3 1, [Ga(BHA-H]3 2,...
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Advances in metal–organic frameworks for optically selective alkaline phosphatase activity monitoring: a perspective

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17742-17755
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT01727G, Perspective
Eduarda Andrade, Filipe A. Almeida Paz, Flávio Figueira
MOFs can play three essential roles in ALP monitoring: they can serve as fluorescent probes, function in oxidation or peroxidation mechanisms, or combine both processes.
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Excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) active interwoven polycatenated coordination polymer for selective detection of Al3+ and Ag+ ions along with water detection in less polar solvents

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,18003-18012
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02285H, Paper
Anupam Maiti, Rakesh Kumar, Bidyadhar Mahato, Debajyoti Ghoshal
An ESIPT active coordination polymer is successfully synthesized, exhibiting ESIPT induced blue shift for Al3+ ions and ESIPT-off for Ag+ ions. The material can also detect polar water, dimethylformamide and methanol in less polar organic solvents.
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BODIPY dyes for optical limiting applications on the nanosecond timescale

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17766-17771
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02505A, Frontier
John Mack, Gugu Kubheka, Aviwe May, Bokolombe P. Ngoy, Tebello Nyokong
Recent research at the Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation at Rhodes University exploring the utility of BODIPY and azaBODIPY dyes for optical limiting of incident nanosecond laser pulses in the visible region is described.
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Metal–organic framework-derived Se-blended ZrO2 with a nitrogen-doped carbon heterostructure for electrocatalytic overall water splitting

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17918-17933
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02542C, Paper
Krishnendu M. Nair, Pavithra Shankar, Selvaraju Thangavelu
Electrocatalytic overall water splitting is achieved with ease at 1.58 V together with exciting stability over 48 h.
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Construction of oxygen-rich vacancies and heterojunctions coupled with different morphologies of CeO2/mesoporous TiO2 framework structures for efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction performance

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17963-17975
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02014F, Paper
Morigejile Liu, Guangmei Jiang, Zaiwang Zhao, Ying Shi, Siqin Zhao
Construction of oxygen-rich vacancies and heterojunction-coupled CeO2/mesoporous TiO2 framework structures with different morphologies and efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction performance.
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Direct O2 mediated oxidation of a Ni(II)N3O structural model complex for the active site of nickel acireductone dioxygenase (Ni-ARD): characterization, biomimetic reactivity, and enzymatic implications

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17852-17863
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02538E, Paper
Kelsey E. Kirsch, Mary E. Little, Thomas R. Cundari, Emily El-Shaer, Georgia Barone, Vincent M. Lynch, Santiago A. Toledo
A structural and functional biomimetic Ni(II)N3O complex, capable of O2 mediated dioxygenase like C–C bond cleavage, via a putative high-valent Ni intermediate.
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Asymmetric magnetic nanosnowman loaded with AgPd nanocage toward NIR-enhanced catalytic activity

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17864-17879
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02425G, Paper
Jie Jin, Haoran Li, Hongfa Wang, Qunling Fang, Yunqi Xu, Weili Kong, Xia Chen, Ken Cham-Fai Leung, Hailong Wang, Shouhu Xuan
An asymmetric Fe3O4@AgPd/PDA nanosnowman embedded with an AgPd nanocage shows significantly enhanced catalytic activity under near-infrared (NIR) light.
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Imine bond-directed assembly of polyoxometalate-based metal–organic frameworks

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17902-17908
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02609H, Paper
Xiang Yu, Xinyu Xu, Lei Gao, Rengan Luo, Yi-Fan Liu, Yu-Hao Gu, Shuai Yuan
A series of isostructural polyoxometalate-based MOFs were constructed by linking polyoxometalates and metal clusters with imine bonds under mild conditions.
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Ruthenium, copper and ruthenium–copper complexes of an unsymmetrical phosphino pyridyl 1,8-naphthyridine PNNN ligand

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,18037-18046
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02755H, Paper
Jingyun Wu, Michael A. Stevens, Michael G. Gardiner, Annie L. Colebatch
A new unsymmetrical dinucleating PNNN ligand is reported, the versatility of which is demonstrated by formation of heterobimetallic, homobimetallic and monometallic complexes.
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Optimizing synergistic effects: creating oxygen vacancies in NiCoWO4via a solid-state grinding method for improved energy storage performance

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17948-17962
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02118E, Paper
Anandhavalli Jeevarathinam, Arun Annamalai, Ramya Ravichandran, Kumaresan Annamalai, Sundaravadivel Elumalai
We disclose, for the first time we report the synthesis of an oxygen vacancy-enriched NiCoWO4 electrode by a simple solid state grinding method using NaBH4 as a mild reducing agent without any solvents.
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Coinage metal(I) clusters supported by a 1,10-phenanthroline-phosphine: orange-to-NIR phosphorescence, metallophilic interactions and enhanced cytotoxicity

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,18027-18036
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02642J, Paper
Alexander V. Artem'ev, Maria P. Davydova, Lyubov S. Klyushova, Evgeniy H. Sadykov, Mariana I. Rakhmanova, Taisiya S. Sukhikh
Based on 2-(diphenylphosphino)-1,10-phenanthroline, a series of small metal(I) clusters, exhibiting orange to NIR phosphorescence and strong dose-dependent cytotoxicity.
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Tunability of triplet excited states and photophysical behaviour of bis-cyclometalated iridium(III) complexes with imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17934-17947
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT01996B, Paper
Open Access
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Katarzyna Choroba, Joanna Palion-Gazda, Mateusz Penkala, Patrycja Rawicka, Barbara Machura
The impact of cyclometalating ligands on the photophysical behaviour of heteroleptic Ir(III) complexes with imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline. [Ir(ppy)2(imphen)]+ is a 3MLLCT emitter, while [Ir(pybzth)2(imphen)]+ has a predominant 3LCN∩C character.
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Catalytic partial oxidation of methane over oxide-ion-conductive lanthanum silicate apatites

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,18021-18026
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02421D, Paper
Afif Pamungkas, Yuta Goto, Kazumasa Murata, Saburo Hosokawa, Satoshi Ogawa, Kosaku Ohishi, Tomohiro Matsumoto, Miwa Saito, Teruki Motohashi
The oxide-ion-conductive lanthanum silicate La9.33Si6O26 with an apatite-type structure exhibits high activity for the catalytic partial oxidation of methane (CPOX).
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An acidity-triggered aggregation nanoplatform based on degradable mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles for precise drug delivery and phototherapy of focal bacterial infection

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17893-17901
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02111H, Paper
Yunhan Huang, Wei Guo, Xinyu Wang, Jingrui Chang, Bo Lu
An acidity-triggered aggregation antibacterial nanoplatform based on biodegradable mesoporous organic silica nanoparticles, is reported. It enables precise drug release and spatial accuracy for photodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy.
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The effect of second coordination sphere interactions on the magnetic anisotropy of transition metals

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02873B, Paper
Sofie S. Leiszner, Mauro Perfetti, Emil Damgaard-Møller, Yu-Sheng Chen, Bo B. Iversen
By investigating second coordination sphere effects on the magnetic anisotropy of a Co(II) single molecule magnet (SMM), we aim to clarify their role in magneto-structural correlations to enhance the performance of transition metal SMMs.
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A mechanistic study of chiral manganese porphyrin-catalyzed enantioselective C–H hydroxylation reaction

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02452D, Paper
Jing-Kun Gao, Wandong Chen, Junjie Tai, Zhengwei Chen, Hang Liu, Yuxin Du, Yiting Jiang, Yuanbin She, Yun-Fang Yang
This study uses DFT to explain the enantioselectivity of C–H hydroxylation by a chiral manganese porphyrin. A two-point hydrogen bonding favors pro-(S) C–H bond abstraction by 1.9 kcal mol−1, leading to (S)-hydroxylated products.
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Heats of formation on the way from B2H6 to B20H16: thermochemical consequences of multicenter bonding in ab initio and DFT methods

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02589J, Paper
Open Access
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Jindřich Fanfrlík, Jan Řezáč, Drahomír Hnyk, Josef Holub
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of various computational methods in reproducing the experimental heats of formation of boron hydrides using the atomization energy approach.
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Mechanistic studies of NOx reduction reactions involving copper complexes: encouragement of DFT calculations

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02420F, Frontier
Open Access
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Yohei Kametani, Yoshihito Shiota
Mechanistic analysis of nitrite (NO2) and nitric oxide (NO) reduction reactions promoted by copper complexes provides a reliable view of electron transfer and atom movement.
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Cationic first-row transition metal saccharinate complexes with tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine: synthesis, structures and anticancer studies

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02258K, Paper
Ceyda Icsel, Seyma Aydinlik, Muhittin Aygun, Veysel T. Yilmaz
Highly cytotoxic dinuclear oxo-bridged Fe(III) saccharinate complex with tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine induces excessive ROS generation, mitochondrial and DNA damage in HT29 colon cancer cells.
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Asymmetric triply bridged lanthanide binuclear clusters with distinctly different magnetic behaviors

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02652G, Communication
Yue Yang, Yu-Xia Wang, Yu-Zhe Lei, Peng Cheng
Isomorphic binuclear clusters Gd and Dy with antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic couplings are separately exhibiting single-molecule magnetic behavior and strong magnetocaloric entropy.
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Thieno[3,2-b]thiophene based-bridged BODIPY dimer: synthesis, e-chem, one- and two-photon photophysical properties

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02655A, Paper
Z. Chai, Tingting Gu, Annaelle Beau, Frederic Bolze, Claude P Gros, Liang Xu, Donghai Shi, Hai-Jun Xu
Four BODIPY dyes (6a ~ 6d) with electron-donating or electron-withdrawing groups at the meso-position were synthesized by Sonogashira coupling reaction of thieno[3,2-b]thiophene with mono-iodo-BODIPY moiety. All compounds were fully characterized...
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Recent Advances in Syntheses and Emerging Applications of 2D Borophene based Nanomaterials with a Focus on Supercapacitors

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02573C, Frontier
Prashanta Pal, Mahasweta Nandi
Two dimensional (2D) nanosheet of boron i.e. borophene, triggered interest in progressive research as a result of the vast field of opportunities to explore, from its innovative synthetic techniques to...
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Detailed mechanism of DNA/RNA nucleobase substituting bridging ligand in diruthenium (II,III) and dirhodium (II,II) tetraacetato paddlewheel complexes: Protonation of the leaving acetate is crucial

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02621G, Paper
Open Access
Iogann Tolbatov, Tiziano Marzo, Paolo Umari, Diego La Mendola, Alessandro Marrone
Paddlewheel complexes of bimetallic scaffolds are emerging metallic agents in the bioinorganic chemistry landscape. In the most commonly employed construct, these complexes are decorated by carboxylate moiety, prompting their possible...
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Alleviating hypoxia by integrating MnO2 with metal-organic frameworks coated upconversion nanocomposites for enhanced photodynamic therapy in vitro

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02605E, Paper
Junxun Zhou, Mengyue Jiang, Qiangqiang Zhang, Yuan Jiang, Haifang Wang, Lining Sun
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) requires the participation of abundant oxygen while the hypoxic tumor microenvironment limits the efficacy of PDT. Here, upconversion luminescent nanocomposites coated with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) were synthesized...
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Media invited but not welcomed!



  • Siddhartha P Saikia

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Media & Freebies: a murky connection



  • Siddhartha P Saikia

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Of govt departments and RTI




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The show off syndrome




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Samen delen across the fence

Striking a rapport with neighbours in the Netherlands




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Moving house and memories

When life’s imprints tumble out of closets and into oblivion




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It’s time to unwind

Make the most of the silver years as it is the most relaxing phase of life




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Thriving technology, waning memory

Too many digital nannies are robbing us of the power of memory




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Women at the receiving end

They are the worst affected by alcoholism among men




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When homes turn hell

Domestic violence takes a psychological, emotional, financial and physical toll




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Nothing has changed for women in India

From Nirbhaya to Abhaya, violence continue to be perpertrated against women in the country




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Talking about menopause

Media explore gender disparity largely, but it has failed to explicitly probe this transformative stage in a woman’s life




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Complete actor vs method hero

When Sivaji Ganesan fans locked horns with Dilp Kumar admirers




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A strong memory

The mind can be a double-edge sword, serving up both good and bad memories




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Building mental reserves

Treat mental health like an “account” with regular deposits of nurturing habits, thoughts, and actions




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A women-only conversation, but for all

Why do we descend to the misogynistic use of ‘girlish’ and ‘womanly’ as labels to demean some of the complex disciplines?




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What’s in a name?

Much, if it’s of the place you have grown up in




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Permeating partiarchy

It’s no longer about confining women to the kitchen; it subtly disguises itself as praise for how well women juggle careers and family




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Celebrate menopause

Recognise it as the beginning of a new chapter in a woman’s life




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Apparel oft proclaims the times

Sartorial preferences change from one era to another




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Women and travel

Whether working or not working, during daytime or at night, indoors or outdoors, they have the right to life and dignity