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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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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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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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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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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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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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Electrochemical conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural over CuNi bimetallic catalysts: the synergistic effect of interfacial active sites

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2479-2488
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00145A, Research Article
Yiwei Zhao, Chao Zhang, Shuangxi Xing, Zuhang Jin, Tingting Xiao
ECO of HMF to FDCA and ECR to BHMF with high yield have been studied on CuNi-based bimetallic catalysts. The presence of the Cu–O–Ni interfacial area was beneficial for promoting the catalytic performance in ECO.
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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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A composite electrolyte based on aluminum oxide filler/polyester polymer via in situ thermal polymerization for long-cycle sodium metal batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2300-2311
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00391H, Research Article
Qiujun Wang, Xin He, Di Zhang, Zhaojin Li, Huilan Sun, Qujiang Sun, Bo Wang, Li-Zhen Fan
The introduction of Al2O3 regulates the solvation structure of Na+, which is conducive to the formation of inorganic-rich SEI. Na|THFA-5|Na cell maintains low polarization voltage, indicating that uniform Na depositions was successfully achieved.
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Energetic copper(II) quadridentate chelate: a novel green laser-sensitive primary explosive

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00489B, Research Article
Qi Zhang, Ruibing Lv, Ying Wang, Zhenghang Luo, Pengyang Pan, Tingwei Wang, Quancheng Liu
A copper(II)-based quadridentate chelate [Cu(BNATE)·2H2O] has been prepared and systematically studied. It has excellent near-infrared laser sensitivity and detonation performance, and low mechanical sensitivity.
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Hafnia-based oxide enhanced Ga2O3-based photodetectors via band engineering with ultralarge responsivity

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00490F, Research Article
Han Wu, Jiaying Shen, Lincong Shu, Jie Dai, Shulin Sha, Zeng Liu, Weihua Tang, Yuehui Wang, Zhenping Wu, Kun Lin, Qiang Li, Jun Miao, Xianran Xing
β-Ga2O3 photodetectors achieve ultrahigh responsivity under low supply voltage and ultralow light intensity conditions via band engineering with polar Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 as an insert layer.
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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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Radiochromic Semiconductive MOF with High Sensitivity and Fast Photochromic Response for Dual-mode X-ray Direct Detection

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00771A, Research Article
Xuying Yu, Jia-Rong Mi, Qiu-Pei Qin, Xin-Ping Fang, Yong-Fang Han, Li-Zhen Cai, Ming-Sheng Wang, Guo-Cong Guo
X-ray direct detectors, which may directly convert X-rays into electrical signals through semiconductors, are highly desirable for early cancer screening and other applications. Prevailing commercial amorphous Se detectors still suffer...
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Large enhancement of electrochemical biomass oxidation by optimizing the competitive adsorption of HMF and OH− on doped CoOx

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00519H, Research Article
Tianqi Nie, Guihao Liu, Ziheng Song, Tianyang Shen, Xiaoliang Sun, Tianrui Yu, Sha Bai, Lirong Zheng, Yu-Fei Song
By doping transition metals into CoOx, we can regulate the deintercalation capacity of OH. The CoCuOx with enriched oxygen vacancies allowed the optimization of the competitive adsorption between HMF and OH, and accelerated the kinetics of HMFOR.
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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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Phase switching and shape-memory effect in a molecular material: revisiting the Werner complex [Ni(4-MePy)4(NCS)2]

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00636D, Research Article
Open Access
Shi-Qiang Wang, Shaza Darwish, Catiucia Matos, Zicong Marvin Wong, Anjaiah Nalaparaju, Yifei Luo, Jun Zhu, Xiaofei Zhang, Zhengtao Xu, Michael Zaworotko
Shape-memory effects and stimuli-induced phase transformations are observed across many types of materials but remain understudied in molecular materials. In this contribution, we revisit the Werner complex, [Ni(4-MePy)4(NCS)2] (4-MePy =...
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Structural and electrochemical properties of Tan+1Cn MXene anode materials for metal-ion batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02335D, Research Article
Jiayi Guo, Danni Hu, Chenqi Bai, Lina Xu, Hongping Xiao, Qian Shi, Xinhua Li, Xi'an Chen, Yingjin Ma, Guoyong Fang
Density functional theory calculations show that Tan+1Cn and Tan+1CnO2 MXenes have excellent open circuit voltages and maximum storage capacities for use in alkali metal-ion batteries.
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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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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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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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Tuning lithium–yttrium chloride local structure through coordination control and mixing during synthesis

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00559G, Research Article
Open Access
Teerth Brahmbhatt, Cheng Li, Mounesha N. Garaga, Wan-Yu Tsai, Steve G. Greenbaum, Jagjit Nanda, Robert L. Sacci
Synthesis of Li3YCl6 is facilitated by the addition of NH4Cl. Synthesis method affects local ordering and Li+ dynamics as determined by neutron diffraction, impedance and NMR spectroscopy.
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NaVSeO5: Synergistic Combinations to Excellent Birefringent Materials

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00513A, Research Article
Qiuyuan Feng, Jialong Wang, Changyou Liu, Qun Jing, Xiaoyu Dong
The novel NaVSeO5 birefringent crystals were successfully synthesized using a multifunctional group synergistic strategy, which combines a two-dimensional layered structure, consisting of stereochemically active lone pairs [SeO3], and anomalous [VO6]...
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ICRIER study explores untapped potential of India’s turmeric sector

Offers roadmap as the country dominates the global market with 70% market share




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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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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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Indian rice exports get delayed at ports as Customs officials hold up consignments

Exporters say they incur $70/tonne additional costs; Customs officials playing safe to verify if shipments are white or parboiled rice




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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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MCX launches cottonseed wash oil futures contract

It will offer a robust price risk management solutions for the cottonseed oil industry




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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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MCX to launch monthly gold option contract

MCX reduces gold option expiry to monthly, improving liquidity and attracting more participants, benefiting jewellers and increasing revenue




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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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Weather experts divided over emergence of La Nina

APEC Climate Centre predicts the weather event from December




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Not much relevance of windfall tax on crude now: Advisor to PM

Windfall Tax is to counterbalance the unusually high profits earned by oil and gas companies from high global crude oil prices




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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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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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Praveena Rai takes charge as CEO of MCX

Praveena Rai succeeds P S Reddy, who completed his five-year tenure in May 2024




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Manufacturing method of lab grown diamonds should be declared before export and import: CBIC

The new norms, which will help in quick processing and inspection of consignments, are to be effective from December 1




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Tobacco exposed

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day




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Green shoots of expectations on health, from newly-minted govt

As political tides change, the public sets sights on inclusive and robust healthcare reforms




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Trust instincts, avoid quick fixes

Amit Saneja, CEO, Educate Online, on his exercise routine, mindful eating and ways to sustainable health.




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India’s H1 agriculture exports a tad lower at $12.13 billion on dip in cereal shipments

As per APEDA, the fall in non-basmati rice exports pulled down the overall cereal shipments by 8.35 per cent to $5.22 billion during April-September period from corresponding last year’s $5.69 billion




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US imposes 5.7% CVD on India’s frozen shrimp exports

Washington’s hefty levy may jeopardise exports; Ecuador in comparison will face 3.75% duty, Indonesia and Vietnam 2.84%




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Global rice prices drop over 10% after India lifts all curbs on exports

Arrival of new crop in Pakistan, Myanmar add to the pressure on the market




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Maharashtra cashew board plans to expand area under the crop, promote organic farming

Plans promoting the State’s produce as unique brand, says director Patil




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SEA urges govt to re-evaluate ban on export of de-oiled rice bran

In a letter to various Central ministers, SEA said that this decision could have far-reaching negative consequences for multiple sectors




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Seafood exporters differ on US market over Trump’s win 

The drop in shrimp production in the South American country would help Indian products to make further inroads to the US market




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World experienced its second-warmest October last month, says European weather agency

2024 “certain” to be the warmest year on record, says Copernicus Climate Change Service 




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Exporting community welcomes Tea Board’s move to issue notice to over 2,000 companies for defaulting on export returns

Every business licensee registered with Tea Board must submit monthly export returns through the online portal




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This time for Africa: Asian tea producers to explore possibilities to create market opportunities in Africa

Asia Tea Alliance plans to expand tea market in Africa to increase global consumption, focusing on sustainability and quality