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The advancement of organic room temperature phosphorescence (RTP) materials has attracted considerable interest owing to their extensive applications. Their distinct advantages, including a metal-free composition, low toxicity, and facile synthesis under ambient conditions, make them highly desirable. This study examines the delayed fluorescence (DF) and RTP of metal-free, amorphous indenophenanthridine (IND)-based derivatives (1-10) and provides insights into molecular functionalisation and host matrix effects on delayed emission (RTP and DF). IND derivatives have been used in bioimaging and organic analyte detections; however, their delayed emission mechanism photophysical processes are poorly understood. This work examines the derivatives' physicochemical properties and time-resolved photophysics to determine how molecular structure, host interaction, and delayed emission properties relate. The described IND compounds show RTP and/or TTA (triplet-triplet annihilation) delayed fluorescence depending on the host environment. This research lays the groundwork for designing and developing new materials with increased RTP efficiency for future applications by detailing the detailed RTP processes and the crucial function of the host matrix.

The mining industry produces a large amount of industrial solid waste every year. Among them, fly ash (FA), slag and tailings are the three main solid wastes, which can cause soil pollution, air pollution, water pollution and serious threat to human health if not handled properly. At present, the treatment methods of industrial solid waste mainly include direct landfill, recovery of high-value components, production of construction materials, etc. These methods not only waste land resources, but also have a limited scope of application. Mining and metallurgical industrial solid wastes are generally characterized by high porosity, certain mechanical strength, and high yield, which can be used as a porous matrix to support phase change materials (PCMs) after modification treatment, thus solving the problem of easy leakage of PCMs. At present, there is no overview of mining industry solid waste in PCM applications. This paper provides a detailed review of the research progress of FA, slag and tailings in the field of phase change thermal storage materials in recent years, which provides useful ideas for further research on the comprehensive utilization of solid wastes in the mining and metallurgical industry and the reduction of their pollution of the environment.

A new conjugate, 2-(4-(anthracen-9-yl) phenyl)-[1,2-d]imidazole-1H-anthraquninone (AQI) has been designed and synthesized as a molecular probe 4. The photophysical and electrochemical behavior of the probe in the absence and presence of different class of ions were examined in acetonitrile solution. The probe 4 with F^- and CN^- anions showed ratiometric fluorescence "turn - On" response due to variation in ICT processes. Cyclic voltammetry of probe exhibited reversible redox behavior wherein the band gap (E_g =1240/λ_max) of probe (ΔE =3.220 eV) decreased (~2.583 eV) after the interaction with F^- and CN^- anions. The probe interacted with both anions in a 1 : 1 stoichiometry with good binding constants (K_F ^-=.05×10⁶ M^-1 and K_CN ^- = 1.46×10⁶ M^-1) and limit of detection/quantification (LOD/LOQ) in nM range. pH studies showed that probe 4 has potential to detect the anions under physiological conditions (between pH 6-10). The probe upon interaction with both F^- and CN^- anions showed a naked-eye sensitive color change in solution and on test paper strips. The probable complexes, 4+F^-/CN^- upon interaction with trifluoroacetic (TFA) acid showed reversible behavior wherein the intensity of probe rejuvenated. The output emission signal of the probe upon providing F^- and TFA as a chemical inputs mimic the function of a memory device with ''write-read-erase-read'' functions and has also been utilized to construct a molecular key-pad lock security device system. Also, the probe showed sensitivity to detect the F^- in toothpaste. The mechanism of interaction has been confirmed by different spectroscopic data analysis.

Although microbial fuel cells (MFC) could be a promising energy source, their implementation is largely limited by low performance. There are several approaches to overcome this issue. For example, MFC performance can be enhanced using redox mediators (RM) capable of transferring electrons between microorganisms and MFC electrodes. The other, quite novel approach is to use zero-gap electrochemical cells, which minimize the distance between MFC electrodes and, therefore, its internal resistance. This work aims to investigate the compatibility of these approaches. First, a template electropolymerization of polypyrrole (PPy) on carbon felt was carried out in the presence of 2,7-anthraquinone disulfonate (AQDS) acting as an RM. These materials were then used as the anode of a zero-gap double chamber MFC inoculated with sediment from a natural water body and continuously fed with artificial wastewater. On the scales of 45 and 64 days, such cells exhibited power density of up to 900 mW m^-2, while unmodified cells demonstrated values tens of times lower, indicating that RM appears to extensively incorporate weak electricigens from the inoculant in the MFC operation. PPy/AQDS electrodes retain electroactive properties during long-term tests, resulting in a theoretical turnover rate of AQDS molecules up to 590.

In this paper, microporous Zn-based zeolitic imidazolate framework with the sodalite cage structure (SOD-ZIF-8) was synthesized by the solvothermal method. Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and N₂ adsorption were employed to characterize the synthesized material. An ultra-sensitive electrochemical sensor based on highly dispersed bimetallic Ni-Pt nanoparticles immobilized on zeolitic metal-organic framework ZIF-8 for dopamine quantification is introduced for the first time. The as-prepared Ni-Pt@ZIF-8 composite was deposited onto a glassy carbon electrode (GCE), serving as a sensor that exhibits superior properties for the detection of dopamine (DA). A Box-Behnken design was employed, and response surface methodology (RSM) was applied to investigate the impact of various experimental parameters on dopamine detection. The parameters optimized in this study included pH, drying time (hours), drop volume for deposition (μL), and accumulation time (minutes). The Box-Behnken experimental design enabled the systematic optimization of these factors to enhance the sensor's performance. Benefiting from the synergy of ZIF-8 and Ni-Pt bimetallic nanoparticles, the Ni-Pt@ZIF-8 composite exhibited high sensitivity towards dopamine, achieving a low detection limit of 1.0 nM. The sensor's linear response to dopamine (1 nM to 10 μM), resistance to interference, and high recovery in human serum, coupled with its simple fabrication, make it a promising tool for real-world dopamine detection.

Organic hydrides can store hydrogen via chemical bonding under ambient conditions, enabling the safe storage and transportation of hydrogen gas using the same infrastructure for gasoline. However, in previous research, most organic hydrides have been produced from petroleum, and therefore replacing them with earth-abundant or renewable compounds is essential to ensure sustainability. This study demonstrates dihydrolevoglucosenone (CyreneTM), which is a biodegradable liquid ketone that is produced directly from biomass without pretreatments on an industrial scale, as a new renewable organic hydride. CyreneTM (hydrogen acceptor) is hydrogenated under ambient hydrogen pressure with a highly durable metal complex catalyst to produce 1,6-anhydro-3,4-dideoxy-β-D-threo-hexopyranose (Cyrene-OH, hydrogen adduct). Cyrene-OH stores hydrogen via chemical bonding under ambient conditions, and is dehydrogenated by heating in the presence of the same catalyst to release hydrogen gas and reproduce CyreneTM. This study reports the first attempt to apply compounds, which can be produced directly from biomass on an industrial scale, to organic hydrides, and promotes the development of earth-abundant biomass for sustainable hydrogen storage.

Due to the high catalytic activity and stability for oxygen reduction reaction, N-coordinated Fe-Cu dual-metal doped carbon material (FeCu-N-C) is considered to be one of the promising electrode materials for metal-air battery and fuel cells. Herein, FeCu-N-C dual-metal catalysts was synthesized by an adsorption-calcination strategy. The prepared FeCu-N-C exhibited high activity and stability both in alkaline and acidic media. In alkaline/acid medium, the half-wave potential reaches to 0.90/0.80 V, which is better than Fe-N-C catalyst. The power density for FeCu-N-C in zinc-air battery reaches to 220 mW cm^-2 and shows high electrochemical stability for more than 600 hours in charge/discharge cycles, much higher than 130 hours for Pt/C (40 %) and 100 hours for Fe-N-C. Density-functional theory calculations showed that the FeCu-N-C dual-metal catalysts got lower overpotential of 0.50 V than Fe-N-C (0.53 V), which improved the ORR activity. The results are helpful for the deep understanding of high-performance diatomic catalysts.

Herein, we present a distorted square pyramidal mercury complex, [Hg^II(L)Cl] (1), based on a quinoline-substituted formazan ligand LH[3-Cyano-1,5-(quinolin-8-yl)formazan], which was evaluated for its anti-bacterial activity in vitro. Complex 1 was prepared by refluxing 3-Cyano-1,5-(quinolin-8-yl)formazan ligand and mercury chloride(II) in equimolar quantity and was characterized utilizing a range of analytical methods, including single crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD) technique. The crystal packing in complex 1 has been elucidated using supramolecular investigations, which have shown the presence of fascinating Hg-Cl⋅⋅⋅Hg intermolecular spodium bonds of the order 3.348 Å. The antimicrobial activity of the formazanate-based mercury(II) complex (1) was assessed against Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) bacterial pathogens. In addition, the plausible therapeutic target of the formazanate-based mercury(II) complex was determined through in silico pharmacophore-guided rational drug designing approach. Based on the in silico results, a conceivable molecular mechanism of the observed bactericidal action of the newly synthesized [Hg^II(L)Cl] complex (1) has also been suggested.

The redox imbalance, caused by depletion or generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), is a key mechanism by which metal complexes exert anticancer effects. Carbidopa has shown the ability to inhibit the MDA-MB-231 cell line, a highly aggressive triple-negative human breast adenocarcinoma, by inducing reductive stress. The metal complex of carbidopa with zinc (ZnCarbi) was designed to modify carbidopa's structure and exhibited increased cytotoxicity against MDA-MB-231 cells. Interestingly, ZnCarbi selectively targets certain cancer cells, showing no impact on the viability of normal HEK293 (human embryonic kidney) cells or other cancer cell lines like A549 (human lung adenocarcinoma), LM3 (murine breast adenocarcinoma), or HCT116 (human colon cancer). Treatment with carbidopa and ZnCarbi induces reductive stress, decreases ROS levels, increases the GSH/GSSG ratio, and protects cells from H₂O₂-induced death. Both compounds also cause mitochondrial damage, leading to cell death, and exhibit antimetastatic effects by inhibiting cell migration and invasion of MDA-MB-231 cells. Interaction studies with bovine serum albumin showed moderate binding through hydrophobic association. Overall, ZnCarbi demonstrates enhanced anticancer properties compared to carbidopa alone, highlighting its potential as an anticancer and antimetastatic compound.

The palladium-catalyzed aminocarbonylation is one of the most effective methods for the synthesis of carboxamides having great importance. Replacing fossil-based organic solvents in this routinely used catalytic protocol with biomass-derived media is crucial for developing environmentally safe alternatives and towards sustainability considerations. In this study, the open-chain derivatives of bio-originated substance γ-valerolactone i. e. alkyl 4-alkoxyvalerates (alkyl: methyl, ethyl, and propyl) were characterized and tested as potential polar aprotic alternatives of fossil-based common N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) in aminocarbonylation protocols. First, the temperature-dependent physicochemical properties of alkyl 4-alkoxyvalerates were determined. Based on their characteristics, methyl 4-methoxyvalerate (Me-4MeOV) was selected and introduced in the Pd-catalyzed aminocarbonylation of iodobenzene and morpholine as a model reaction, and an optimization study was carried out. Using the optimized conditions, several substituted iodobenzenes, as well as heteroaryl iodides, were successfully applied resulting in the target carboxamides selectively in short reaction time. Furthermore, the aminocarbonylation of iodobenzene in the presence of various amines was also accomplished extending the scope of the carboxamides produced in this alternative medium. Considering our observations, such as high conversions (up to 95 %) in short reaction time and selective amide formation, it has been justified that Me-4MeOV could be an appropriate alternative medium in aminocarbonylation protocols.