Pub Date : 2025-04-19DOI: 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123677
Ali B.M. Ali , Thanaa Amir Ahmed , Shaxnoza Saydaxmetova , Suranjana V. Mayani , Suhas Ballal , Harshit Gupta , Subhashree Ray , Aashna Sinha , Sarfaraz Kamangar , Saiful Islam
This study describes the sustainable synthesis of a magnetic chitosan biofilm decorated with gold nanoparticles (Au NPs), following an in-depth analysis of its catalytic activity properties. The magnetic chitosan biopolymers were designed to serve as an environmentally friendly capping agent, effectively binding to and stabilizing gold ions, which were reduced using Pomegranate juice. Analytical tool, XRD, SEM, TEM, FTIR and other pertinent methods were used to assess and characterize the physicochemical properties of the synthesized Au NPs@CS-Fe3O4. In addition, the catalytic performance of the Au NPs@CS-Fe3O4 was appraised in Suzuki-Miyaura coupling (SMC) reactions for the synthesis of biphenyl derivatives. The nanocatalyst exhibited excellent reusability, maintaining its activity after >9 cycles with minimal reduction in implementation.
{"title":"Design and synthesis of magnetic chitosan-supported gold nanoparticles and evaluating its usage in the Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reactions","authors":"Ali B.M. Ali , Thanaa Amir Ahmed , Shaxnoza Saydaxmetova , Suranjana V. Mayani , Suhas Ballal , Harshit Gupta , Subhashree Ray , Aashna Sinha , Sarfaraz Kamangar , Saiful Islam","doi":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123677","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123677","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study describes the sustainable synthesis of a magnetic chitosan biofilm decorated with gold nanoparticles (Au NPs), following an in-depth analysis of its catalytic activity properties. The magnetic chitosan biopolymers were designed to serve as an environmentally friendly capping agent, effectively binding to and stabilizing gold ions, which were reduced using <em>Pomegranate</em> juice. Analytical tool, XRD, SEM, TEM, FTIR and other pertinent methods were used to assess and characterize the physicochemical properties of the synthesized Au NPs@CS-Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>. In addition, the catalytic performance of the Au NPs@CS-Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> was appraised in Suzuki-Miyaura coupling (SMC) reactions for the synthesis of biphenyl derivatives. The nanocatalyst exhibited excellent reusability, maintaining its activity after >9 cycles with minimal reduction in implementation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"1034 ","pages":"Article 123677"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143859150","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 : 2025-04-17DOI: 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123673
Xianpeng Ao , Yanchao Xu , Jiahua Li , Bin Liu , Zhifeng Ma , Zelin Sun
This study expands on our previous findings regarding the influence of conjugation and electron-withdrawing groups on the thermoelectric properties of composite materials. By retaining a ferrocene-based architecture and varying the conjugated groups, we further enhanced the diversity of ferrocenyl-based metallopolymers. Specifically, two new types of metallopolymers, Fc-Poly(a) and Fc-Poly(b), have been reported in this work. By incorporating larger conjugated groups into the 4-(methylideneferrocene)-4H-cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b']dithiophene backbone along with long alkyl chains, the metallopolymers exhibited promoted solubility. Combined measurements including thermoelectric tests, Raman spectra and theoretical calculations demonstrate that the introduction of fluorine atoms can enhance the thermoelectric performance, which endow the fluorine-containing Fc-Poly(b)/SWCNTs composite film a maximum power factor of 245.6 μW m⁻¹ K⁻².
{"title":"The impact of fluorine incorporation on the performance of ferrocene-based polymer/SWCNTs composites","authors":"Xianpeng Ao , Yanchao Xu , Jiahua Li , Bin Liu , Zhifeng Ma , Zelin Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123673","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123673","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study expands on our previous findings regarding the influence of conjugation and electron-withdrawing groups on the thermoelectric properties of composite materials. By retaining a ferrocene-based architecture and varying the conjugated groups, we further enhanced the diversity of ferrocenyl-based metallopolymers. Specifically, two new types of metallopolymers, <strong>Fc-Poly(a)</strong> and <strong>Fc-Poly(b)</strong>, have been reported in this work. By incorporating larger conjugated groups into the 4-(methylideneferrocene)-4<em>H</em>-cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b']dithiophene backbone along with long alkyl chains, the metallopolymers exhibited promoted solubility. Combined measurements including thermoelectric tests, Raman spectra and theoretical calculations demonstrate that the introduction of fluorine atoms can enhance the thermoelectric performance, which endow the fluorine-containing <strong>Fc-Poly(b)</strong>/SWCNTs composite film a maximum power factor of 245.6 μW m⁻¹ K⁻².</div></div>","PeriodicalId":374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"1034 ","pages":"Article 123673"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143856116","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 : 2025-04-13DOI: 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123661
Gurjaspreet Singh , Sudha Malik , Sofia Gupta , Mohit , Amarjit Kaur , Gurleen Singh , Jandeep Singh , Monu Joy
A novel Schiff base compound, THSB, was synthesized and thoroughly characterized using 1H and 13C NMR, mass spectrometry, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Motivated by the well-documented chelating and biological properties of Schiff bases, the compound was evaluated for dual functionality. UV–Visible spectroscopic studies demonstrated its high selectivity and sensitivity towards Cu(II) ions, with a low detection limit of 6.28 × 10⁻⁹ M, showcasing its potential as an efficient colorimetric sensor. Furthermore, molecular docking studies revealed a strong binding affinity of THSB towards inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), with a binding energy of –9.44 kcal/mol, suggesting its potential role in modulating nitric oxide levels relevant to cancer therapy. Hydrophobic interactions were found to play a key role in the compound's binding mechanism. These results highlight THSB as a promising bifunctional molecule for both metal ion detection and therapeutic applications
{"title":"Design, synthesis, and structural characterization of a novel Schiff base: Copper ion sensing and molecular docking studies for potent inhibition of nitric oxide synthase (iNOS)","authors":"Gurjaspreet Singh , Sudha Malik , Sofia Gupta , Mohit , Amarjit Kaur , Gurleen Singh , Jandeep Singh , Monu Joy","doi":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123661","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123661","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A novel Schiff base compound, THSB, was synthesized and thoroughly characterized using <sup>1</sup>H and <sup>13</sup>C NMR, mass spectrometry, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Motivated by the well-documented chelating and biological properties of Schiff bases, the compound was evaluated for dual functionality. UV–Visible spectroscopic studies demonstrated its high selectivity and sensitivity towards Cu(II) ions, with a low detection limit of 6.28 × 10⁻⁹ M, showcasing its potential as an efficient colorimetric sensor. Furthermore, molecular docking studies revealed a strong binding affinity of THSB towards inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), with a binding energy of –9.44 kcal/mol, suggesting its potential role in modulating nitric oxide levels relevant to cancer therapy. Hydrophobic interactions were found to play a key role in the compound's binding mechanism. These results highlight THSB as a promising bifunctional molecule for both metal ion detection and therapeutic applications</div></div>","PeriodicalId":374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"1034 ","pages":"Article 123661"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835380","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 : 2025-04-12DOI: 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123668
Chengshuo Gao , Meng Xu , Zhengji Liu , Juntong Ou , Weijie Feng , Yule Li , Qian Zhang , Ya-Ping Ou , Sheng Hua Liu
The two star-shaped trimetal ethynyl complexes benzo[1,2-b:3,4-b':5,6-b'']trithiophene (BTT)][MCp*(dppe)2]3 (3, M = Ru; 4, M = Fe) are synthesized and characterized by NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis and X-ray single crystal diffraction. The influence of different metals linked with identical bridge core on the electronic properties of 3 and 4 under various redox states are studied using electrochemical (cyclic and square wave voltammetry) and spectroelectrochemical (in situ UV-Vis-NIR and IR spectroscopy) methods and DFT calculations. Cyclic voltammetry experiments of 3 and 4 have evidenced weak electronic interaction among three terminal groups. Gradual oxidation processes of 3 and 4 characterized by IR and UV-Vis-NIR spectra changes feature small ν(CC) shifts and also don't lead to the appearance of broad NIR absorptions, which implied that only weak communication exists in the mixed-valent forms. In addition, probing the electronic structure of neutral molecules 3 and 4 and corresponding singly-oxidized species by DFT calculations including spin density distributions confirmed effectively the dominant bridge-localized oxidation characteristics.
{"title":"Star-shaped trinuclear organometallic complexes with a benzo[1,2-b:3,4-b′:5,6-b′′]trithiophene triethynyl backbone: Syntheses, (spectro-)electrochemistry, and theoretical calculations","authors":"Chengshuo Gao , Meng Xu , Zhengji Liu , Juntong Ou , Weijie Feng , Yule Li , Qian Zhang , Ya-Ping Ou , Sheng Hua Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123668","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123668","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The two star-shaped trimetal ethynyl complexes benzo[1,2-b:3,4-b':5,6-b'']trithiophene (BTT)][MCp*(dppe)<sub>2</sub>]<sub>3</sub> (<strong>3</strong>, M = Ru; <strong>4</strong>, M = Fe) are synthesized and characterized by NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis and X-ray single crystal diffraction. The influence of different metals linked with identical bridge core on the electronic properties of <strong>3</strong> and <strong>4</strong> under various redox states are studied using electrochemical (cyclic and square wave voltammetry) and spectroelectrochemical (in situ UV-Vis-NIR and IR spectroscopy) methods and DFT calculations. Cyclic voltammetry experiments of <strong>3</strong> and <strong>4</strong> have evidenced weak electronic interaction among three terminal groups. Gradual oxidation processes of <strong>3</strong> and <strong>4</strong> characterized by IR and UV-Vis-NIR spectra changes feature small ν(C<img>C) shifts and also don't lead to the appearance of broad NIR absorptions, which implied that only weak communication exists in the mixed-valent forms. In addition, probing the electronic structure of neutral molecules <strong>3</strong> and <strong>4</strong> and corresponding singly-oxidized species by DFT calculations including spin density distributions confirmed effectively the dominant bridge-localized oxidation characteristics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"1034 ","pages":"Article 123668"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835373","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 : 2025-04-10DOI: 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123660
Raed Muslim Mhaibes , Abdul Amir H. Kadhum , H.N.K. AL-Salman , Zaid H. Mahmoud , Mustafa Mudhafar , Qais R. Lahhob , Guang Shu
This mini review examines the latest advancements (2013- up to 2024) in the catalytic properties of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes that are supported on graphene nanosheets, emphasizing their importance in improving catalytic efficiency across a range of organic reactions. It explores various innovative strategies, such as the development of ferrocene-tethered NHC-copper complexes and pyrene-tagged NHC-palladacycle complexes, which exhibit exceptional effectiveness in processes like the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling and the N-alkylation of anilines. Importantly, these hybrid materials demonstrate outstanding recyclability, with certain catalysts retaining high activity over numerous cycles, thereby addressing sustainability issues in catalysis. The interactions between NHC complexes and graphene, particularly through π-π stacking, are critical for stabilizing the catalysts and enhancing their performance. Furthermore, the review highlights how these approaches align with green chemistry principles, showcasing high carbon efficiency and minimal environmental impact. The findings indicate that NHC-supported catalysts not only propel advancements in catalysis but also aid in the creation of environmentally friendly synthetic methods. In summary, this mini review offers a thorough overview of the progress made in NHC-supported catalysts, highlighting their potential for practical applications in organic synthesis and their contribution to fostering sustainable practices within the chemical industry.
{"title":"Recent update on catalytic activity of N-heterocyclic carbene supported on graphene nanosheets: A mini review","authors":"Raed Muslim Mhaibes , Abdul Amir H. Kadhum , H.N.K. AL-Salman , Zaid H. Mahmoud , Mustafa Mudhafar , Qais R. Lahhob , Guang Shu","doi":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123660","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123660","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This mini review examines the latest advancements (2013- up to 2024) in the catalytic properties of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes that are supported on graphene nanosheets, emphasizing their importance in improving catalytic efficiency across a range of organic reactions. It explores various innovative strategies, such as the development of ferrocene-tethered NHC-copper complexes and pyrene-tagged NHC-palladacycle complexes, which exhibit exceptional effectiveness in processes like the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling and the N-alkylation of anilines. Importantly, these hybrid materials demonstrate outstanding recyclability, with certain catalysts retaining high activity over numerous cycles, thereby addressing sustainability issues in catalysis. The interactions between NHC complexes and graphene, particularly through π-π stacking, are critical for stabilizing the catalysts and enhancing their performance. Furthermore, the review highlights how these approaches align with green chemistry principles, showcasing high carbon efficiency and minimal environmental impact. The findings indicate that NHC-supported catalysts not only propel advancements in catalysis but also aid in the creation of environmentally friendly synthetic methods. In summary, this mini review offers a thorough overview of the progress made in NHC-supported catalysts, highlighting their potential for practical applications in organic synthesis and their contribution to fostering sustainable practices within the chemical industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"1034 ","pages":"Article 123660"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143830215","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 : 2025-04-10DOI: 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123657
Attalla F El-kott , Hiba A. Alarousi , Heba I. Ghamry , Mohammed A. AlShehri , Samiah A. Alhabardi , Fahad M. Aldosari , Bikash Karmakar
In recent times biogenic or bioinspired nanomaterials have tremendous impetus in different domains, particularly in chemical catalysis and medicinal therapeutics. In the current research, surface modified CuO nanoparticles were designed and green synthesized over sodium lignosulphate (NaLS) solution as stabilizing and reducing agent under ultrasonic conditions. The as prepared CuO@NaLS nanomaterial were physicochemically characterized over different methods including FE-SEM, EDX, elemental mapping, TEM, FT-IR and XRD. The material was subsequently used as nanocatalyst in the Ullmann type CN coupling reactions while reacting aromatic amines like aniline and heterocyclic amine indole with diverse haloarenes in presence of triethyl amine as additive base. An array of N-aryl indoles and anilines were synthesized with a great productivity ranging between 90–96 % within 1–2 h using iodo and bromobenzenes. The material was successfully isolated and reused for 8 runs in succession without discernible deduction in reactivity. Subsequently, to further explore the biological applications of the synthesized material, its potential in anti-leukemia cancer therapy was investigated through an assay employing the standard THP-1 acute leukemia cell line. This assay aimed to evaluate the material's ability to inhibit the proliferation and survival of these cancerous cells. We used the MTT method to determine the cytotoxicity of CuO@NaLS and discovered that it increased as the material dose increased. However, in vivo study or animal experiments upon the material are still challenges, to be the future endeavor.
{"title":"Ultrasound assisted green synthesis of lignosulfonate-copper nanocomposite: Investigation of its application in the Ullmann type CN coupling reactions followed by study of anti-leukemia cancer effects","authors":"Attalla F El-kott , Hiba A. Alarousi , Heba I. Ghamry , Mohammed A. AlShehri , Samiah A. Alhabardi , Fahad M. Aldosari , Bikash Karmakar","doi":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123657","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123657","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent times biogenic or bioinspired nanomaterials have tremendous impetus in different domains, particularly in chemical catalysis and medicinal therapeutics. In the current research, surface modified CuO nanoparticles were designed and green synthesized over sodium lignosulphate (NaLS) solution as stabilizing and reducing agent under ultrasonic conditions. The as prepared CuO@NaLS nanomaterial were physicochemically characterized over different methods including FE-SEM, EDX, elemental mapping, TEM, FT-IR and XRD. The material was subsequently used as nanocatalyst in the Ullmann type C<img>N coupling reactions while reacting aromatic amines like aniline and heterocyclic amine indole with diverse haloarenes in presence of triethyl amine as additive base. An array of N-aryl indoles and anilines were synthesized with a great productivity ranging between 90–96 % within 1–2 h using iodo and bromobenzenes. The material was successfully isolated and reused for 8 runs in succession without discernible deduction in reactivity. Subsequently, to further explore the biological applications of the synthesized material, its potential in anti-leukemia cancer therapy was investigated through an assay employing the standard THP-1 acute leukemia cell line. This assay aimed to evaluate the material's ability to inhibit the proliferation and survival of these cancerous cells. We used the MTT method to determine the cytotoxicity of CuO@NaLS and discovered that it increased as the material dose increased. However, in vivo study or animal experiments upon the material are still challenges, to be the future endeavor.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"1034 ","pages":"Article 123657"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835381","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 : 2025-04-09DOI: 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123659
Leila Ghasempour, Sakineh Asghari
A metal-organic framework (Cu(II)@UiO-66-AST) was used as an acidic nanocatalyst in the four-component reactions of hydrazine, aryl aldehydes, malononitrile, and acetylenic ester that led to pyranopyrazoles. The results clearly show that Cu@UiO-66-AST has a higher catalytic activity than UiO-66-NH2 and Cu(OAc)2. It could be due to the increase of dispersibility of Cu2+ by the formation of several stable complexes between Cu2+ ions and functional groups of ligand Azosulfathiazole (OH, CN, NH, and C-S) on the surface of the nanocatalyst. The advantages of this method include short reaction time (8 min), excellent yield (89–97 %), the use of a green solvent (EtOH), and the use of reusable nanocatalysts. It is noticeable, that the efficiency of Cu(II)@UiO-66-AST didn't show significant change after five consecutive cycles. Also, an evaluation of green metrics such as the E-factor (≤0.2), and atom economy (82.9–87.1 %), quantitatively prove the environmental friendliness of the method.
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This mini-review describes selected works on the synthesis and utilization of the 9-oxo-9H-indeno[1,2-b]pyrazine core. These structures exhibit optical, electrochemical, organic photovoltaic, and photophysical activities, as well as biological properties. The review offers new insights into the potential of the 9-oxo-9H-indeno[1,2-b]pyrazine core, highlighting its ability to serve as a valuable framework for synthesizing a variety of complex organic structures with diverse applications.
{"title":"Review of the synthesis of 9-oxo-9H-indeno[1,2-b]pyrazine and its transformation potential to other synthetic useful structures","authors":"Ghasem Marandi , Seyed Sajad Sajadikhah , Mahsa Najafi","doi":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123658","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123658","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This mini-review describes selected works on the synthesis and utilization of the 9-oxo-9<em>H</em>-indeno[1,2-<em>b</em>]pyrazine core. These structures exhibit optical, electrochemical, organic photovoltaic, and photophysical activities, as well as biological properties. The review offers new insights into the potential of the 9-oxo-9<em>H</em>-indeno[1,2-<em>b</em>]pyrazine core, highlighting its ability to serve as a valuable framework for synthesizing a variety of complex organic structures with diverse applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"1034 ","pages":"Article 123658"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143856072","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 : 2025-04-04DOI: 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123650
Said Kerraj , Ahmed Arif , Younes Rachdi , Abdelkhalk Aboulouard , Mohammed Salah , Mohammed El idrissi , Said Belaaouad
A series of seven half-sandwich organometallic Ru-arene complexes of the form were generated and analyzed using the Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory (TD-DFT) approaches in both the gas phase and acetonitrile solution. These complexes were characterized by N,S-chelating ligands containing donating (-CH3,-H, and –OH) and withdrawing (-Cl, -CF3, -COOH, and –NO2) groups, and the significance of these groups in determining the properties of the molecules was evaluated. The efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) technology was also examined using various photovoltaic and optoelectronic indicators, including absorption spectra (λmax, Eex, OS), HOMO-LUMO gap, molecular orbital density, the efficiency of collecting light (LHE), electron injection's driving force (ΔGinj), and regeneration's free energy (ΔGreg). Our TD-DFT findings suggest that the dyes Ru3(-COOH) and Ru4(-NO2) exhibit the largest absorption maxima and the highest LHE in the gas phase, owing to the presence of the stronger electron-withdrawing groups (-COOH and –NO2). Furthermore, our observations indicate that stronger electron-withdrawing groups enhance the photovoltaic performance of DSSCs; decreased band gap, minimized electron recombination and quicker dye regeneration were identified as crucial factors in improving performance characteristics in the gas phase. However, in the acetonitrile phase, Ru7(-OH) demonstrated a significantly increased LHE, whereas Ru3(-COOH) experienced a notable decrease. Thus, we propose that Ru3(-COOH) and Ru4 (-NO2) are more effective in converting sunlight into electricity compared to the other complexes studied in the phase gas, while Ru7(-OH) and Ru4(-NO₂) exhibit superior performance in the acetonitrile phase. These findings provide significant insight into the molecular design of metal complex sensitizers used in DSSCs highlighting the crucial role of ligand electronic effects and solvent interactions in optimizing photovoltaic performance.
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In this work, we report the development of a novel Fe3O4@SiO2-Diol/AQ-Pd(0) nanocomposite catalyst for the eco-friendly synthesis of thioesters via a one-pot, three-component thiocarbonylation-coupling reaction. This method efficiently synthesizes thioesters by reacting aryl iodides and aryl thiols, using Mo(CO)6 as a solid carbonyl source. The nanocomposite catalyst can be simply recovered, reused, and utilized for up to 8 cycles without decreasing the effectiveness of this catalytic system, thereby minimizing environmental impact. The catalyst was synthesized through a simple, mild method, with its structure validated by various analytical techniques. SEM and TEM analyses confirmed the nanoparticles' spherical shape and nanometer size, while XRD and VSM analyses ensured their structural integrity and strong magnetic properties. Our protocol exhibits remarkable functional group tolerance and delivers high yields of thioesters (82–98 %) under mild reaction conditions. More importantly, our approach enhances safety and sustainability in catalytic processes by eliminating the need for gaseous carbon monoxide, reassuring the scientific community of our commitment to responsible research. This methodology represents a significant advancement in the green synthesis of thioesters and underscores the potential of magnetic nanocomposites in catalysis. These findings suggest exciting avenues for further research into sustainable catalytic systems aimed at reducing environmental burdens in organic synthesis.
{"title":"Fe3O4@SiO2-Diol/AQ-Pd(0) nanocomposite catalyzed ecofriendly synthesis of thioesters via three-component thiocarbonylation-coupling reactions","authors":"Fadhel F. Sead , Vicky Jain , Roopashree R , Anita Devi , Aditya Kashyap , Girish Chandra Sharma , Pushpa Negi Bhakuni , Mosstafa Kazemi , Ramin Javahershenas","doi":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123654","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jorganchem.2025.123654","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this work, we report the development of a novel Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@SiO<sub>2</sub>-Diol/AQ-Pd(0) nanocomposite catalyst for the eco-friendly synthesis of thioesters via a one-pot, three-component thiocarbonylation-coupling reaction. This method efficiently synthesizes thioesters by reacting aryl iodides and aryl thiols, using Mo(CO)<sub>6</sub> as a solid carbonyl source. The nanocomposite catalyst can be simply recovered, reused, and utilized for up to 8 cycles without decreasing the effectiveness of this catalytic system, thereby minimizing environmental impact. The catalyst was synthesized through a simple, mild method, with its structure validated by various analytical techniques. SEM and TEM analyses confirmed the nanoparticles' spherical shape and nanometer size, while XRD and VSM analyses ensured their structural integrity and strong magnetic properties. Our protocol exhibits remarkable functional group tolerance and delivers high yields of thioesters (82–98 %) under mild reaction conditions. More importantly, our approach enhances safety and sustainability in catalytic processes by eliminating the need for gaseous carbon monoxide, reassuring the scientific community of our commitment to responsible research. This methodology represents a significant advancement in the green synthesis of thioesters and underscores the potential of magnetic nanocomposites in catalysis. These findings suggest exciting avenues for further research into sustainable catalytic systems aimed at reducing environmental burdens in organic synthesis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"1034 ","pages":"Article 123654"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143830217","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}