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Estimating the extent of adulteration of the popular herbs black cohosh, echinacea, elder berry, ginkgo, and turmeric – its challenges and limitations

Nat. Prod. Rep., 2024, 41,1604-1621
DOI: 10.1039/D4NP00014E, Review Article
Open Access
Nilüfer Orhan, Stefan Gafner, Mark Blumenthal
This review article focuses on the challenges and limitations of estimating the prevalence of adulteration in preparations made from black cohosh, echinacea, elder berry, ginkgo, and turmeric.
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Highly stable chiral Cr(III)-based metal–organic frameworks for enantioadsorption separation of aromatic alcohols

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,1998-2006
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00113C, Research Article
Mengna Li, Benlai Wu, Maochun Hong
Highly stable Cr-HMOFs Cr-HMOF-1 and Cr-HMOF-2 were synthesized for the first time directly using enantiomerically pure chiral ligands, showing excellent enantioselective separation performance for aromatic alcohol racemates.
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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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Te doped 1T/2H-MoSe2 nanosheets with rich defects as advanced anode materials for high-rate sodium ion half/full batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2017-2028
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00259H, Research Article
Zhiqi Li, Jiawen Yan, Qiming Li, Ao Xu, Jianchao Sun, Yijing Wang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Xueqin Sun, Fuyi Jiang, Yanli Zhou
MoSe2 with a two-dimensional layer-like structure has been considered a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) on account of its high capacity and rich reserves on Earth.
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Electron-deficient Co modulated by the construction of heterojunctions Co@NC boosts the electroreduction of nitrate to ammonia

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2144-2151
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00110A, Research Article
Bo Zhang, Fengshou Yu, Yaohua Hong, Yuzhuo Zhou, Yaheng Wang, Shaobo Zhang, Lu-Hua Zhang
Formation of electron-deficient Co by the construction of heterojunctions to promote the electroreduction of nitrate to ammonia.
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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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Modulating Mn self-reduction and multimodal luminescence in CaSb2O6 through La3+ doping for quadruple-mode dynamic anti-counterfeiting and optical temperature sensing applications

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00493K, Research Article
Fenzhong Long, Lu Xie, Jiawei Fu, Kaian Shan, Huihui Fei, Xinmin Zhang
The co-doping La3+strategy was employed to modulate Mn self-reduction and multimodal luminescence in CaS2O6:Mn. CaS2O6:Mn has potential application in optical anti-counterfeiting and high-sensitivity temperature sensing applications.
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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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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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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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Porphyrin-based MOFs for photocatalysis in water: advancements in solar fuels generation and pollutants degradation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2212-2245
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01996A, Review Article
Open Access
Fangbing Liu, Irene Rincón, Herme G. Baldoví, Amarajothi Dhakshinamoorthy, Patricia Horcajada, Sara Rojas, Sergio Navalón, Alexandra Fateeva
This review highlights the recent advances in the photocatalytic applications of porphyrin-based MOFs in aqueous environments for solar fuel generation and water remediation.
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High-efficiency ammonia synthesis via electrochemical nitrate reduction over Co3O4 nanoarrays by B doping

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2339-2345
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00310A, Research Article
Zhiqin Deng, Heng Liu, Huiyong Wang, Chaoqun Ma, Juan Du, Baozhan Zheng
B acts as an effective dopant to boost the catalytic activity of Co3O4 for the nitrate reduction reaction towards NH3 synthesis. Such B-Co3O4/TM achieves a high faradaic efficiency of 94.7% and a large NH3 yield rate of 407.3 μmol h−1 cm−2.
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Three in one: a cadmium bismuth vanadate NLO crystal exhibiting a large second-harmonic generation response and enhanced birefringence

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2384-2391
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00261J, Research Article
Shuya Liu, Conggang Li, Jinmiao Jiao, Yuheng She, Tinghui Zhang, Dianxing Ju, Ning Ye, Zhanggui Hu, Yicheng Wu
A novel vanadate NLO crystal Cd2BiVO6 was synthesized through spontaneous crystallization, exhibiting a large SHG response, an enhanced birefringence and a wide transmittance range.
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Enhancing the separation of C2H4/C2H6 in customized MOR zeolites

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2427-2435
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00236A, Research Article
Hongwei Chen, Binyu Wang, Bin Zhang, Yongheng Ren, Jiuhong Chen, Jiabao Gui, Xiufeng Shi, Wenfu Yan, Jinping Li, Libo Li
MOR zeolites synthesized with cost-effective, non-toxic materials enhance ethylene separation without Ag or Cu modification. The customized framework composition improves adsorptive properties economically.
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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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Nanocarbon armor reinforced Ag particles to build a high-rate and long-lifespan aqueous Zn2+/Cl− dual-ion battery

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00499J, Research Article
Wenbo Guo, Tianyuan Zhang, Guangchang Shu, Leiyu Fan, Zhouxiang Wu, Lei Yan, Liyuan Zhang, Haoxiang Yu, Ting-Feng Yi, Jie Shu
A high-performance aqueous Zn2+/Cl dual-ion battery is built by using nanocarbon armor reinforced Ag particles as the cathode, metallic Zn as the anode and ZnCl2 as the electrolyte.
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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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Homochiral Dy2 single-molecule magnets with strong magneto-optical Faraday effect and strong third-harmonic generation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00691G, Research Article
Cai-Ming Liu, Rong Sun, Xiang Hao, Xi-Li Li, Bingwu Wang
Four pairs of homochiral Dy2 complexes were directionally prepared using homochiral β-diketone ligands {D-Htfc/L-Htfc = (+)/(−)-3-trifluoroacetyl camphor, D-Hpfc/L-Hpfc = 3-(perfluorobutyryl)-(+)/(−)-camphor} and hydrazone Schiff base bridging ligands {H2L1 = (E)-N'-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)pyrazine-2-carbohydrazide, H2L2...
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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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Enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction by controlled oxygen vacancy generation and co-constructed heterojunction strategy for Pd/CeO2

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00581C, Research Article
Fanlin Kong, Xiaoyan Lu, Jing Xie, Zhenjiang Lu, Jindou Hu, Yali Cao
Rational control of Vo concentration and the construction of a heterojunction strategy enable Pd/CeO2-Vo(r) to exhibit excellent photocatalytic CO2RR activity. The presence of COOHcreates favorable conditions for CO formation and desorption.
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Incorporation of One-Dimensional Electron-Rich Chain in Viologen-based Coordination Polymers for Super Photochromic Properties and Improved Optical Applications in Polyvinyl Alcohol Film

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00200H, Research Article
Yong-Sheng Shi, Tong Xiao, Dong-Dong Yang, Xiangjun Zheng
A viologen derivative- and a carboxylic acid -based one-dimensional (1D) cocrystal Zn(Ⅱ) coordination polymer, {[Zn(bcbpy)2][Zn(sip)Cl]·4H2O}n (1, bcbpy = 1,1'-bis (3-carboxybenzyl)-4,4'-bipyridinium, sip = 5-Sulfoisophthalate) has been produced solvothermally and structurally characterized....
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Advances in technical strategies for monitoring the reduction of platinum(IV) complexes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00459K, Review Article
Open Access
Shu Chen, Qiyuan Zhou, Ka-Yan Ng, Zoufeng Xu, Weikang Xu, Guangyu Zhu
The reduction of Pt(IV) complexes can be monitored by various analytical techniques. These techniques hold significant promise in elucidating the mechanisms of Pt(IV) prodrug activation, aiding in the rational design of novel Pt(IV) prodrugs.
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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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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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Fuel price update: Jet fuel sees 3.3% hike; commercial LPG rates rise by ₹62

In contrast, domestic LPG rates remain unchanged at ₹803 for a 14.2-kg cylinder




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Nutrition, hydration & neighbourhood runs

Marathoner shares 20-year fitness regime of cardio, strength, and stability, prioritising training and recovery for marathon success




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Arya.ag bags $19.8 million from US International Development Finance Corporation

These funds will be utilised to connect farmers and FPOs with buyers across the country




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India’s night temperature rise in October breaks all time record, November may be ‘above normal’

October was the warmest pan-India basis since 1901, with the mean temperature recording 1.23 degree Celsius above normal




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Fisheries Ministry, CMFRI, NFDB collaborate to showcase drone tech in marine sector

An awareness workshop will be held on November 8, featuring demonstrations of drone applications for tasks such as aquaculture input dispensing, water body monitoring, and marine mammal assessments




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Government re-starts sales of rice, atta under ‘Bharat’ brand, raises prices

After flagging off the mobile vans of these cooperatives, carrying the items, Joshi said that the intervention would continue till the allocated stock gets exhausted




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Indian Tea Association calls for creating rating system based on quality of retail packets

Consumers should know the quality of blends used in the packets, says itsIndian Tea Association chief Hemant Bangur




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Gujarat launches procurement of soyabean, urad & moong from farmers

Under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), purchases will be conducted over 90 days from 3.7 lakh farmers who have registered for this scheme




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Cochin International Airport announces winter schedule with 1,576 weekly operations 

As per the new winter schedule, the total number of weekly services to UAE alone will be 134




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Shiprocket reports 21% operating revenue growth in FY24

The company also announced that it achieved profitability in the first two quarters of FY 2024, ending September, positioning it well ahead of its goal to reach full profitability by FY 2025




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Gujarat HC issued another ‘arrest’ warrant against merchant vessel SW South Wind I

Farm Fresh petitions against hold up of its cargo in the organic rice export irregularities case




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Vande Bharat sleeper train set ready for testing by November 15

ICF is working on hydrogen-powered trains and prototypes for freight transport to enhance e-commerce deliveries




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Gujarat HC orders release of SW South Wind I after pact with exporting firm

Two more arrest orders are pending against the vessel




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Indian Railways renegotiates Vande Bharat order to 80 high-capacity trainsets; JV Kinet on-board

New order consists of 80 trainsets with a 24-coach configuration, instead of originally planned 16




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New terminal operating system and bunching of ships disrupt truck movements at Kattupalli and Ennore container terminals

While the issue with the of TOS has been addressedsorted out, the trailers are still facing delays in the scanning centre




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Government moots ₹2,000 crore funding for Pawan Hans to revive operations, enhance capacity

Proposed fund infusion to help Pawan Hans provide consultation services for heliport construction, introduce seaplane services as well as add new choppers to its fleet




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Uber liable for GST as e-commerce operator, rules Karnataka AAR

This applies even when Uber only connects drivers and passengers via its app, with drivers receiving payment directly




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Adani Kattupalli port continues to face operational challenges

Only one container ship to be berthed between November 11 and 14




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Vistara bids adieu with last flight to Singapore; integrated Air India takes to the skies

UK115 flight from Delhi to Singapore was the last flight of Vistara with the code 'UK' while UK986 from Mumbai to Delhi was the carrier's last domestic flight




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SpiceJet to start operating flights to US

The airline has been designated ‘Indian scheduled carrier’




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Tech Mahindra partners with OxygenForIndia to deploy 3,000 oxygen concentrators and 40,000 oxygen cylinders

The OxygenForIndia campaign is aimed at providing oxygen cylinders to those in need