Pub Date : 2026-02-15Epub Date: 2025-12-26DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2025.117941
Ji-Sheng Wang, Yi-Ming Li, Yu Bai, Xiang Wang
To exploit polyoxometalate−based inorganic−organic hybrid compounds having potential capacitive and catalytic performances, in this work, 3, 5-bis(1H-imidazol-1-yl)nitrobenzene (BINB) and 1, 3-bis(3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole)nitrobenzene (BPPNB) were used as bidentate and bis-bidentate organic ligands, and two hybrid copper compounds based on polymolybdates formulated as [Cu(H2O)2][Cu(BINB)2][β-Mo8O26]·4H2O (1) and [Cu4(BPPNB)2][γ-Mo8O26]2·8H2O (2), were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized. Two compounds have two−dimensional layer structures. The ring-connected-ring metal-organic chains constructed from bidentate BINB ligands and Cu2+ ions gathered Cu/[β-Mo8O26]4− inorganic chains, resulting in a two−dimensional layer of 1. In 2, the [γ-Mo8O26]4− polymolybdates were connected each other in an edge−shared manner, giving a kind of polyoxometalate−based inorganic chains, further linked by bis-bidentate BPPNB ligands via Cu2+ ions into a two−dimensional structure. Two compounds as electrode materials exhibited enhanced specific capacitances of 1462 F g−1 for 1, 1530 F g−1 for 2 at a current density of 1 A g−1. Moreover, 1 and 2 were efficient in catalytic detoxification of sulfur mustard simulant 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide with satisfying conversion rates and selectivity. These results provided a promising strategy in the exploitation polyoxometalate−based hybrids as capacitor materials and catalysts.
为了开发具有潜在电容和催化性能的多金属氧酸盐基无机-有机杂化化合物,本研究以3,5 -双(h -咪唑-1-基)硝基苯(BINB)和1,3 -双(3-(2-吡啶基)吡唑)硝基苯(BPPNB)为双齿和双齿有机配体,并以两种多钼酸盐为基础的杂化铜化合物配制为[Cu(H2O)2][Cu(BINB)2][β-Mo8O26]·4H2O(1)和[Cu4(BPPNB)2][γ-Mo8O26]2·8H2O(2)。在水热条件下合成并表征。两种化合物具有二维层状结构。由双齿BINB配体和Cu2+离子构建的环连接环金属有机链聚集Cu/[β-Mo8O26]4 -无机链,形成1的二维层。在2中,[γ-Mo8O26]4 -多钼酸盐以共享边的方式相互连接,形成了一种基于多金属氧酸盐的无机链,并通过Cu2+离子进一步由双双齿BPPNB配体连接成二维结构。两种化合物作为电极材料,在电流密度为1 a g−1时,比电容分别为1462 F g−1和1530 F g−1。此外,1和2在芥菜模拟物2-氯乙基乙基硫醚的催化解毒中具有良好的转化率和选择性。这些结果为开发多金属酸氧基杂化材料作为电容器材料和催化剂提供了一条有前途的策略。
{"title":"Bidentate/bis-bidentate ligands−contained polymolybdate−based hybrid copper compounds for capacitive performance and catalytic detoxification of sulfur mustard simulant","authors":"Ji-Sheng Wang, Yi-Ming Li, Yu Bai, Xiang Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.poly.2025.117941","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.poly.2025.117941","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To exploit polyoxometalate−based inorganic−organic hybrid compounds having potential capacitive and catalytic performances, in this work, 3, 5-bis(1H-imidazol-1-yl)nitrobenzene (BINB) and 1, 3-bis(3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole)nitrobenzene (BPPNB) were used as bidentate and bis-bidentate organic ligands, and two hybrid copper compounds based on polymolybdates formulated as [Cu(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>][Cu(BINB)<sub>2</sub>][β-Mo<sub>8</sub>O<sub>26</sub>]·4H<sub>2</sub>O (<strong>1</strong>) and [Cu<sub>4</sub>(BPPNB)<sub>2</sub>][γ-Mo<sub>8</sub>O<sub>26</sub>]<sub>2</sub>·8H<sub>2</sub>O (<strong>2</strong>), were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized. Two compounds have two−dimensional layer structures. The ring-connected-ring metal-organic chains constructed from bidentate BINB ligands and Cu<sup>2+</sup> ions gathered Cu/[β-Mo<sub>8</sub>O<sub>26</sub>]<sup>4−</sup> inorganic chains, resulting in a two−dimensional layer of <strong>1</strong>. In <strong>2</strong>, the [γ-Mo<sub>8</sub>O<sub>26</sub>]<sup>4−</sup> polymolybdates were connected each other in an edge−shared manner, giving a kind of polyoxometalate−based inorganic chains, further linked by bis-bidentate BPPNB ligands via Cu<sup>2+</sup> ions into a two−dimensional structure. Two compounds as electrode materials exhibited enhanced specific capacitances of 1462 F g<sup>−1</sup> for <strong>1</strong>, 1530 F g<sup>−1</sup> for <strong>2</strong> at a current density of 1 A g<sup>−1</sup>. Moreover, <strong>1</strong> and <strong>2</strong> were efficient in catalytic detoxification of sulfur mustard simulant 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide with satisfying conversion rates and selectivity. These results provided a promising strategy in the exploitation polyoxometalate−based hybrids as capacitor materials and catalysts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20278,"journal":{"name":"Polyhedron","volume":"286 ","pages":"Article 117941"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145885955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-15Epub Date: 2025-12-20DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2025.117937
Saeed Rayati, Sona Bajelan
In the present research, photocatalytic behavior of the immobilized meso-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrinatomanganese(III) acetate (MnTCPP) onto chitosan as support for the heterogeneous oxidation of olefins has been investigated. The heterogenized catalyst characterized using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), UV–Vis spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), infrared (IR) spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD). Under visible-light irradiation, the aerobic oxidation of various olefins facilitated in the presence of MnTCPP@Chitosan. The prepared photocatalyst is notable for its simple synthesis and strong performance in the multiple cycles, achieving a turnover number (TON) of 1200 in the oxidation of cyclohexene. Radical scavenging experiments showed that superoxide anions and hydroxyl radicals (·OH) as the primary reactive species are responsible for the oxidation process. The findings show that MnTCPP@Chitosan is as a green catalyst for efficient olefin oxidation.
{"title":"Light-driven olefin oxidation using Mn-porphyrin immobilized onto chitosan: A sustainable approach based on green chemistry","authors":"Saeed Rayati, Sona Bajelan","doi":"10.1016/j.poly.2025.117937","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.poly.2025.117937","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the present research, photocatalytic behavior of the immobilized <em>meso</em>-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrinatomanganese(III) acetate (MnTCPP) onto chitosan as support for the heterogeneous oxidation of olefins has been investigated. The heterogenized catalyst characterized using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), UV–Vis spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), infrared (IR) spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD). Under visible-light irradiation, the aerobic oxidation of various olefins facilitated in the presence of MnTCPP@Chitosan. The prepared photocatalyst is notable for its simple synthesis and strong performance in the multiple cycles, achieving a turnover number (TON) of 1200 in the oxidation of cyclohexene. Radical scavenging experiments showed that superoxide anions and hydroxyl radicals (·OH) as the primary reactive species are responsible for the oxidation process. The findings show that MnTCPP@Chitosan is as a green catalyst for efficient olefin oxidation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20278,"journal":{"name":"Polyhedron","volume":"286 ","pages":"Article 117937"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145885954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-15Epub Date: 2025-12-29DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2025.117950
Tau S. Ntelane , Mayetu Segale , Nomcebo H. Mthombeni , Dieketseng Tsotetsi , Mokhotjwa Dhlamini , Usisipho Feleni , Rudzani Sigwadi , Alex T. Kuvarega
Developing novel adsorbents with high selectivity is crucial for the effective adsorption of diverse organic pollutants in wastewater. Dendritic fibrous nanosilica (KCC-1) was synthesized through the hydrothermal method to evaluate the impact of varying silica content (112, 170 and 224 mmol) on its adsorption capacity. The resultant KCC-1 displayed distinctly defined fibres and three-dimensional (3D) center-radial channels, resulting in large pore volumes, exceedingly high specific surface areas, and particularly accessible internal sites, which offer numerous adsorption sites. Experimental results demonstrated that varying silica moles affected particle size and specific textural properties (including surface area and pore volume) to a certain degree, with little impact on the performance. The results indicated that the synthesized KCC-1 using 170 mmol silica source exhibited superior efficiency for the selective adsorption of cationic dyes (rhodamine B and methylene blue) compared to anionic dyes (methyl orange and tartrazine) at pH 7.0. The maximum adsorption capacities for rhodamine B and methylene blue, according to the Langmuir isotherm model, were found to be 124.5 mg/g and 117.4 mg/g, respectively. The pronounced adsorption affinity for cationic dyes was attributed to the robust electrostatic interactions that occur between the adsorbent and the adsorbates. This study elucidates the extent to which reaction parameters influence the performance of KCC-1, given that their physicochemical properties are contingent with methodology and reaction parameters. The KCC-1 exhibits a remarkable ability to selectively remove dyes, indicating significant potential for the separation and recovery of dyes from real wastewater.
{"title":"Selective removal of cationic organic dyes from aqueous solution using dendritic fibrous nanosilica","authors":"Tau S. Ntelane , Mayetu Segale , Nomcebo H. Mthombeni , Dieketseng Tsotetsi , Mokhotjwa Dhlamini , Usisipho Feleni , Rudzani Sigwadi , Alex T. Kuvarega","doi":"10.1016/j.poly.2025.117950","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.poly.2025.117950","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Developing novel adsorbents with high selectivity is crucial for the effective adsorption of diverse organic pollutants in wastewater. Dendritic fibrous nanosilica (KCC-1) was synthesized through the hydrothermal method to evaluate the impact of varying silica content (112, 170 and 224 mmol) on its adsorption capacity. The resultant KCC-1 displayed distinctly defined fibres and three-dimensional (3D) center-radial channels, resulting in large pore volumes, exceedingly high specific surface areas, and particularly accessible internal sites, which offer numerous adsorption sites. Experimental results demonstrated that varying silica moles affected particle size and specific textural properties (including surface area and pore volume) to a certain degree, with little impact on the performance. The results indicated that the synthesized KCC-1 using 170 mmol silica source exhibited superior efficiency for the selective adsorption of cationic dyes (rhodamine B and methylene blue) compared to anionic dyes (methyl orange and tartrazine) at pH 7.0. The maximum adsorption capacities for rhodamine B and methylene blue, according to the Langmuir isotherm model, were found to be 124.5 mg/g and 117.4 mg/g, respectively. The pronounced adsorption affinity for cationic dyes was attributed to the robust electrostatic interactions that occur between the adsorbent and the adsorbates. This study elucidates the extent to which reaction parameters influence the performance of KCC-1, given that their physicochemical properties are contingent with methodology and reaction parameters. The KCC-1 exhibits a remarkable ability to selectively remove dyes, indicating significant potential for the separation and recovery of dyes from real wastewater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20278,"journal":{"name":"Polyhedron","volume":"286 ","pages":"Article 117950"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145885397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A novel (1E,2Z)-2-(((E)-2-hydroxybenzylidene)hydrazono)-1,2-diphenylethan-1-one oxime (HHDO, 4) has been synthesized by condensation reaction of 2-hydrazono-1,2-diphenylethan-1-one oxime (2) and 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde (3) and characterized by FTIR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and mass spectrum (MS). HHDO displays high selectivity and sensitivity towards Cu2+ ions. Sensing property for Cu2+ is studied by UV–visible, fluorescence spectrophotometric analyses, along with Job's plot analysis. The result shows that the stoichiometric ratio of the complex formed by HHDO and Cu2+ is 1:1. HHDO exhibits an excellent selectivity to Cu2+ over other examined metal ions by showing an intense color change from colorless to crimson yellow under visible light. The binding behavior of the ligand towards Cu2+ ions is described by the infrared spectrum analysis. In addition, the developed sensing probe HHDO exhibits a limit of detection of 2.66 × 10−5 M, and a limit of quantitation of 8.89 × 10−5 M in the linear range 0.75–7.0 × 10−6 M with a good association affinity of 8.26 × 106 M−1 for Cu2+ ions. Additionally, HHDO could be applied as a naked-eye colorimetric kit for Cu2+ ions.
{"title":"Synthesis and characterization of Schiff-base Chemosensor for spectroscopic and colorimetric selective recognition of Cu2+ in semi-aqueous medium","authors":"Ranjana Aggarwal , Prince Kumar , Garima Sumran , Mona Hooda , Ashwani Kumar","doi":"10.1016/j.poly.2025.117930","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.poly.2025.117930","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A novel (1<em>E</em>,2<em>Z</em>)-2-(((<em>E</em>)-2-hydroxybenzylidene)hydrazono)-1,2-diphenylethan-1-one oxime (HHDO, <strong>4</strong>) has been synthesized by condensation reaction of 2-hydrazono-1,2-diphenylethan-1-one oxime (<strong>2</strong>) and 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde (<strong>3</strong>) and characterized by FTIR, <sup>1</sup>H NMR, <sup>13</sup>C NMR and mass spectrum (MS). HHDO displays high selectivity and sensitivity towards Cu<sup>2+</sup> ions. Sensing property for Cu<sup>2+</sup> is studied by UV–visible, fluorescence spectrophotometric analyses, along with Job's plot analysis. The result shows that the stoichiometric ratio of the complex formed by HHDO and Cu<sup>2+</sup> is 1:1. HHDO exhibits an excellent selectivity to Cu<sup>2+</sup> over other examined metal ions by showing an intense color change from colorless to crimson yellow under visible light. The binding behavior of the ligand towards Cu<sup>2+</sup> ions is described by the infrared spectrum analysis. In addition, the developed sensing probe HHDO exhibits a limit of detection of 2.66 × 10<sup>−5</sup> M, and a limit of quantitation of 8.89 × 10<sup>−5</sup> M in the linear range 0.75–7.0 × 10<sup>−6</sup> M with a good association affinity of 8.26 × 10<sup>6</sup> M<sup>−1</sup> for Cu<sup>2+</sup> ions. Additionally, HHDO could be applied as a naked-eye colorimetric kit for Cu<sup>2+</sup> ions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20278,"journal":{"name":"Polyhedron","volume":"286 ","pages":"Article 117930"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145814331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In this study, we report the design and synthesis of a novel heterocycle-based hydrazone accomplished via condensation reaction between chloroquinoline hydrazine and heterocyclic carbaldehyde derivatives and the resulting heterocycle-chloroquinoline hydrazone hybrid Schiff base ligands were successfully characterized using spectral techniques. The hybrid probes exhibited remarkable optical responses, showing high sensitivity, selectivity, and rapid detection ability toward Ce3+ ions as studied through UV–visible and fluorescence titration experiments. The probes 3a–3c exhibited low limits of detection (LOD) for Ce(III) established as 6.14 nM, 7.57 nM, 8.57 nM and good binding constant found to be 5.91 × 104 M−1, 1.40 × 104 M−1, and 2.39 × 104 M−1, respectively. The stoichiometric ratio was estimated as (1:1) ratio for metal-ligand complex by Job plot analysis. The DFT calculations were performed using B3LYP/6-311G++(d,p) for free probes and B3LYP/SDD for corresponding metal complexes to provide insights into binding interactions. The integrated experimental and theoretical findings formulate a reliable and precise detection framework for the detection of Ce(III) ions, having potential applications in ecological monitoring and analytical chemistry.
{"title":"Exploring pyrrole, furan, and thiophene-based Schiff bases for selective cerium (III) ion recognition: Experimental and computational investigation","authors":"Sonia Balan , Vijay Kumar , Nancy George , Jandeep Singh , Kashmiri Lal","doi":"10.1016/j.poly.2025.117940","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.poly.2025.117940","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, we report the design and synthesis of a novel heterocycle-based hydrazone accomplished via condensation reaction between chloroquinoline hydrazine and heterocyclic carbaldehyde derivatives and the resulting heterocycle-chloroquinoline hydrazone hybrid Schiff base ligands were successfully characterized using spectral techniques. The hybrid probes exhibited remarkable optical responses, showing high sensitivity, selectivity, and rapid detection ability toward Ce<sup>3+</sup> ions as studied through UV–visible and fluorescence titration experiments. The probes <strong>3a–3c</strong> exhibited low limits of detection (LOD) for Ce(III) established as 6.14 nM, 7.57 nM, 8.57 nM and good binding constant found to be 5.91 × 10<sup>4</sup> M<sup>−1</sup>, 1.40 × 10<sup>4</sup> M<sup>−1</sup>, and 2.39 × 10<sup>4</sup> M<sup>−1</sup>, respectively. The stoichiometric ratio was estimated as (1:1) ratio for metal-ligand complex by Job plot analysis. The DFT calculations were performed using B3LYP/6-311G++(d,p) for free probes and B3LYP/SDD for corresponding metal complexes to provide insights into binding interactions. The integrated experimental and theoretical findings formulate a reliable and precise detection framework for the detection of Ce(III) ions, having potential applications in ecological monitoring and analytical chemistry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20278,"journal":{"name":"Polyhedron","volume":"286 ","pages":"Article 117940"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145885398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-15Epub Date: 2025-12-30DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2025.117951
Marko Pešić , Jovana Bugarinović , Slađana B. Novaković , Goran A. Bogdanović , Anka Todosijević , Dragana Stevanović , Ivan Damljanović
A new series of ferrocene-containing pyrrolidine derivatives was synthesized through a [3+2] dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylides with 1-ferrocenyl-2-nitroethene. Under mild conditions and in the presence of silver acetate and 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), the reaction was performed repeatedly to afford six novel compounds in moderate to good yields. Structural elucidation was achieved by NMR and IR, while single-crystal X-ray diffraction of two representative compounds unambiguously confirmed the stereochemical outcome and spatial orientation of the substituents. The stereochemical preferences were rationalized by charge distribution, steric effects of the bulky ferrocene group, and secondary orbital interactions, consistent with an endo reaction pathway. According to X-ray analysis, all five substituents of the pyrrolidine ring are involved in intermolecular interactions, while a double chain composed solely of ferrocenyl units appears as the most prominent structural feature. The non-covalent interactions were analyzed based on interaction energy. Electrochemical properties were examined by cyclic voltammetry (CV), which revealed a reversible one-electron redox process. The anodic peak potentials were shifted relative to ferrocene, reflecting the influence of electron-withdrawing nitro substituents. These findings highlight the dual synthetic and biological relevance of ferrocenyl pyrrolidines as redox-active scaffolds with antioxidant potential.
{"title":"Stereoselective synthesis and redox properties of ferrocene-substituted pyrrolidines via [3+2] cycloaddition","authors":"Marko Pešić , Jovana Bugarinović , Slađana B. Novaković , Goran A. Bogdanović , Anka Todosijević , Dragana Stevanović , Ivan Damljanović","doi":"10.1016/j.poly.2025.117951","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.poly.2025.117951","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A new series of ferrocene-containing pyrrolidine derivatives was synthesized through a [3+2] dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylides with 1-ferrocenyl-2-nitroethene. Under mild conditions and in the presence of silver acetate and 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), the reaction was performed repeatedly to afford six novel compounds in moderate to good yields. Structural elucidation was achieved by NMR and IR, while single-crystal X-ray diffraction of two representative compounds unambiguously confirmed the stereochemical outcome and spatial orientation of the substituents. The stereochemical preferences were rationalized by charge distribution, steric effects of the bulky ferrocene group, and secondary orbital interactions, consistent with an <em>endo</em> reaction pathway. According to X-ray analysis, all five substituents of the pyrrolidine ring are involved in intermolecular interactions, while a double chain composed solely of ferrocenyl units appears as the most prominent structural feature. The non-covalent interactions were analyzed based on interaction energy. Electrochemical properties were examined by cyclic voltammetry (CV), which revealed a reversible one-electron redox process. The anodic peak potentials were shifted relative to ferrocene, reflecting the influence of electron-withdrawing nitro substituents. These findings highlight the dual synthetic and biological relevance of ferrocenyl pyrrolidines as redox-active scaffolds with antioxidant potential.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20278,"journal":{"name":"Polyhedron","volume":"286 ","pages":"Article 117951"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145885399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-15Epub Date: 2025-12-18DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2025.117934
Yong Liu , Hongxu Zhang , Zitong Wang , Zonish Zeb , Huayan Zhang , Qiqi Zhang , Yi Liu , Xinyuan Jiang , Mengyao Wang , Lu-Nan Zhang , Yongge Wei , Lubin Ni
A novel supramolecular hybrid, [K(H24C12O6)]2[K((H24C12O6)(CH3CN)2)][PMo12O40] (PMo12@Crown), was synthesized in acetonitrile and thoroughly characterized. The crystal structure reveals a unique host–guest system stabilized by hydrogen bonding and other intermolecular interactions between a Keggin-type [PMo12O40]3− polyanion and three 18-crown-6 macrocycles. Furthermore, the complex demonstrates multifunctional electrocatalytic activity, demonstrating a low overpotential of 136 mV at 10 mA·cm−2 for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and achieving a high nitrite reduction efficiency of 96 %.
{"title":"Supramolecular crown ether-Keggin polyoxometalate assembly: synthesis, structure, and electrocatalytic activities","authors":"Yong Liu , Hongxu Zhang , Zitong Wang , Zonish Zeb , Huayan Zhang , Qiqi Zhang , Yi Liu , Xinyuan Jiang , Mengyao Wang , Lu-Nan Zhang , Yongge Wei , Lubin Ni","doi":"10.1016/j.poly.2025.117934","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.poly.2025.117934","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A novel supramolecular hybrid, [K(H<sub>24</sub>C<sub>12</sub>O<sub>6</sub>)]<sub>2</sub>[K((H<sub>24</sub>C<sub>12</sub>O<sub>6</sub>)(CH<sub>3</sub>CN)<sub>2</sub>)][PMo<sub>12</sub>O<sub>40</sub>] (<strong>PMo</strong><sub><strong>12</strong></sub><strong>@Crown</strong>), was synthesized in acetonitrile and thoroughly characterized. The crystal structure reveals a unique host–guest system stabilized by hydrogen bonding and other intermolecular interactions between a Keggin-type [PMo<sub>12</sub>O<sub>40</sub>]<sup>3−</sup> polyanion and three 18-crown-6 macrocycles. Furthermore, the complex demonstrates multifunctional electrocatalytic activity, demonstrating a low overpotential of 136 mV at 10 mA·cm<sup>−2</sup> for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and achieving a high nitrite reduction efficiency of 96 %.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20278,"journal":{"name":"Polyhedron","volume":"286 ","pages":"Article 117934"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145814330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-15Epub Date: 2025-12-24DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2025.117939
Zarghuna Firdous , Haifa A. Alyousef , B.M. Alotaibi , Albandari.W. Alrowaily , Hala M. Abo-Dief , Ahmed Hussain Jawhari , Abhinav Kumar
In recent decades, research community has experienced a pronounced emphasis on adjustable nanostructured materials for supercapacitors, influenced by the increasing demand for eco-friendly energy sources. To address these challenges via enhancement of electrode constituents, metal oxide-based rGO nanocomposites have exhibited considerable potential in multiple domains, including energy conversion and storage. The current research encompasses the fabrication of MgCrO4/rGO nanohybrid as capacitive material using straightforward hydrothermal method, which yields good morphological and structural properties, as confirmed by various physiochemical and electrochemical techniques. Electrochemical nature of produced nanocomposite is assessed within confined potential window of 0.0–0.6 V vs. Ag/AgCl in 2 M of alkaline medium (KOH). Meanwhile, electrochemical results suggested that specific capacitance (Cs) of MgCrO4/rGO nanocomposite was examined to 1415 F/g @ 1 A/g. Significant Cs of MgCrO4/rGO corresponds to crystal size, increased surface area (SA) of rGO and synergistic impact produced by MgCrO4 and rGO. Furthermore, energy density (44.3 Wh/kg) as well as power density (237.5 W/kg @ 1 A/g) was exhibited by nanocomposite. Additionally, collected results revealed significant effectiveness of ion transport efficiency due to small solution resistance (Rs = 0.90 Ω) at MgCrO4/rGO interface. Diverse stability tests demonstrated that MgCrO4/rGO displayed stable performance over 50 h with strong structure integrity after 3000th cycles. Our outcomes demonstrate that synthesized nanohybrid exhibited remarkable electrochemical functionality and holds great potential for addressing future energy-related challenges.
近几十年来,受环保能源需求增长的影响,研究领域对超级电容器的可调纳米结构材料有了明显的重视。为了通过增强电极成分来解决这些挑战,金属氧化物基氧化石墨烯纳米复合材料在包括能量转换和存储在内的多个领域显示出相当大的潜力。目前的研究包括使用简单的水热法制备MgCrO4/rGO纳米杂化材料作为电容材料,该材料具有良好的形态和结构性能,并得到了各种物理化学和电化学技术的证实。在2 M碱性介质(KOH)中,对制备的纳米复合材料的电化学性质进行了评价,限定电位窗口为0.0-0.6 V vs. Ag/AgCl。同时,电化学结果表明,MgCrO4/rGO纳米复合材料的比电容(Cs)为1415 F/g @ 1 A/g。MgCrO4/rGO的显著Cs与晶体尺寸、增大的rGO表面积(SA)以及MgCrO4和rGO产生的协同影响相对应。此外,纳米复合材料的能量密度为44.3 Wh/kg,功率密度为237.5 W/kg @ 1 A/g。此外,收集的结果表明,由于MgCrO4/rGO界面的溶液阻力小(Rs = 0.90 Ω),离子传输效率显著提高。多种稳定性测试表明,经过3000次循环后,MgCrO4/rGO在50 h内表现出稳定的性能,结构完整性强。我们的研究结果表明,合成的纳米杂化材料具有显著的电化学功能,在解决未来能源相关挑战方面具有巨大的潜力。
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Pub Date : 2026-02-15Epub Date: 2025-12-22DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2025.117938
Avadhut V. Kardile , Prateek V. Sawant , Mahadev A. Parekar , Ajay N. Kawade , Haribhau M. Borate , Mansur H. Moulavi , Saiprakash Rout , Dipak Kumar Sahoo , Latesh K. Nikam , Ravindra U. Mene
This study presents a sustainable strategy for removing dyes from wastewater, focusing on iron-based metal-organic framework (Fe-MOF) synthesized through a solvothermal process. These Fe-MOF were employed for the adsorptive removal of Rhodamine-B from aqueous solutions. The structural, optical, morphological, and thermal characteristics of the materials were thoroughly analyzed using X-ray diffraction, UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Field emission scanning electron microscopy, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller surface area analysis, and Thermogravimetric analysis. The batch adsorption method was used to examine factors influencing the adsorption process, including initial dye concentration, adsorbent dosage, and contact time. Various adsorption isotherms, including Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin models, were tested to identify the best fit for the RhB-Fe-MOF system. Additionally, the adsorption kinetics were analyzed using models such as pseudo-first-order (PFO), pseudo-second-order (PSO), Avrami, Interparticle Diffusion, and Boyd models. The Langmuir isotherm model revealed a maximum adsorption capacity of 251.86 mg/g, while kinetic studies indicated a strong correlation with PFO, PSO, and Avrami models based on R2 values. Furthermore, Weber-Morris and Boyd kinetic plots suggested that film diffusion was the rate-limiting step in the process. Moreover, the catalyst remains efficient after five cycles, demonstrating its reusability. Overall, the results highlight the promising potential of Fe-MOFs as efficient and sustainable adsorbents for treating dye-contaminated industrial wastewater.
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The development of efficient and sustainable catalysts for solid propellants remains a challenge due to the trade-off between energetic performance and environmental compatibility. In this work, lignin-functionalized magnetite nanoparticles (Fe3O4@Lig) were synthesized via a co-precipitation and oxidative functionalization route and evaluated as catalytic additives for the thermal decomposition of potassium nitrate (KNO3) and a sorbitol-based “candy” propellant (KNO3/SB). The structural and magnetic characterization (Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and Vibrating Sample Magnetometry (VSM)) confirmed successful lignin grafting, with an average particle size of 6.4 ± 1.2 nm and superparamagnetic behavior (Ms = 36 emu g−1). TGA and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) revealed that Fe3O4@Lig decreased the KNO3 decomposition temperature by up to 37 °C and reduced the activation energy from 202 to 159 kJ mol−1. In KNO3/SB formulations, the additive lowered the main decomposition temperature from 365 to 276 °C and increased the total heat release from 614 to 1453 J g−1. The synergistic effect between the Fe3O4 core and lignin shell enhances electron transfer and thermal conductivity during oxidation, promoting faster and more energetic combustion. These findings position Fe3O4@Lig as a promising, low-cost, and bio-derived catalyst for improving the combustion efficiency of environmentally benign solid propellants.
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