Themed collection 2020 Frontier and Perspective articles

This perspective provides a selected overview of some of the recent developments in the area of Ln CP/MOF based nanomaterials for sensing, optical materials and bio-medicine research.

This perspective provides an introduction to magnetic circular dichroism (MCD) spectroscopy and its efficacy in elucidating both fundamental electronic structure and in situ reaction speciation in d- and f-block organometallics.

In pursuit of detecting hazardous Fluoride and Cyanide, coumarin-functionalized supramolecular chemosensors are found to be highly proficient owing to their various applications in biological systems and advanced material fields.

Metal–organic zeolites (MOZs) as typical solid porous materials inherit structural advantages of inorganic zeolites and have been applied in many areas. Herein, we outline recent progress and perspectives of their synthesis and functionalization.

The findings reported here reveal the robustness and practical application of EDA-NOCV in rationalizing molecular recognition situations in host–guest systems.

Not just hilariously effective baits! Rare-earth-metal compounds selectively react with aldehydes, ketones and carbon dioxide to generate isolable compounds as crucial intermediates in organic synthesis and homogenous catalysis.

A perspective on the advance of copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes of varied ligand architectures as binders of phosphorylated peptides/proteins and as sensors of phosphorylation reactions is presented.

Representative progress on metal–organic frameworks for ethylene purification is reviewed based on four categories of adsorption mechanisms dominated by pore engineering strategies.

The intriguing class of metal–ylidyne ME (E = Si–Pb) complexes has received widespread interest in recent years due to their exceptional structure and reactivity features. In this report we summarize the recent developments and their reactivity studies.

As a unique 3d⁸ spin crossover phenomenon, diverse electron configurations provide more options and strategies for selection.

The position of cerium in the periodic table explains its unique properties, which are also reflected in the chemistry and features of MOFs. Thus Ce(III)- and Ce(IV)-MOFs exhibit similarities of lanthanide and Zr/Hf-MOFs, respectively.

The aim of the present review is to highlight the most recent achievements in different fields of application of salen-based zinc and aluminum complexes.

Here, we outline some basic pitfalls in the electrochemical investigation of aqueous metal complexes, advocate for the use of bulk electrolysis in redox flow cells for electrolyte analysis, and demonstrate methods of operation and performance of a lab scale redox flow battery.

A ligand dangling arm, acting as an intramolecular proton acceptor, drastically increasing the catalytic activity of Ru-complexes for water oxidation.

Despite a significative classical literature, metallodrugs have struggled to reach clinical practice. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, this review aims at further encouraging and promoting the development of metallodrugs as viable antiviral agents.

Bioinorganic approaches in developing metallodrugs for tuberculosis are discussed, along with our understanding of key metalloproteins with drug target opportunities.

The thermochemistry, descriptive chemistry, spectroscopy, and physical properties of the tetravalent lanthanides (Pr, Nd, Tb and Dy) in extended phases, gas phase, solution, and as isolable molecular complexes are presented.

A summary of recently developed ruthenium catalysts for the synthesis of N-heteroaromatic compounds via acceptorless dehydrogenative coupling (ADC) and the related auto-transfer-hydrogenative (ATH) reaction.

C₂ separation is of great importance in the petrochemical industry. This perspective presents current status and future challenges in the design of MOF materials for C₂ separation.

This synthesis and diverse reactivity of uranium(III) and uranium(II) complexes is discussed.

This perspective comprehensively summarizes the recent state of the art in the use of top-down and bottom-up methodologies to create metal organic framework (MOF) structures with a defined pattern at the nano- and micro-scale.

This perspective presents the design, structural and catalytic aspects of discrete complexes as well as multi-dimensional coordination polymers constructed using assorted metalloligands offering various appended functional groups.

In this article, we have reviewed the development of MOFs anchored with acidic and/or basic sites as heterogeneous catalysts for tandem/cascade (domino) reactions over the past five years.

This perspective delineates the utility of the high valent 3d-transition metal oxo complexes or species in catalyzing direct C–H halogenation and pseudohalogenation reactions.

This article highlights the advancement of MOFs in sensing and adsorbing pesticides and progress in the possible mechanism of sensing.

Complexation of actinide cations by polyoxometalates results in assemblies with exciting electronic properties and highly attractive potential as models for hetereogeneous systems based on actinides supported by metal oxide surfaces.

Ab initio powder XRD structure solution and MOFs.

Understanding PCT taking place within MOFs is crucial for designing porous photo/electrocatalysts and luminescent sensors. Unique features of PCT in MOFs and recent progress along with state-of-the-art characterization methods are discussed in the context of its applications.

The perspective covers S, Se or Te-ligated metal complexes and their catalytic applications in oxidation of alcohols and transfer hydrogenation.

The best representatives of pristine MOFs are not only inferior to catalysts derived from MOFs, but also superior in some cases.

This Perspective summarizes the use of air- and moisture-stable triphosphenium salts of [dppeP]⁺ as sources of P⁺ ions to generate low-coordinate P-containing species. The electronic structure and subsequent reactivity of these species is emphasized.

Mixed-metallic metal–organic frameworks (M-MOFs) are prepared through one-pot-synthesis or post-synthetic modification approaches and can be easily transformed into various composites/derivatives which offer promising supercapacitor properties.

In this perspective, we discuss iron-complexes as drug candidates, and emphasize breakthroughs in the comprehension of their structure–activity relationship, metabolization pathways, sub-cellular localization and influence on iron homeostasis.

Nowadays, the production of hydrogen and oxygen focuses on renewable energy techniques and sustainable energy storage.

This review focuses on summarizing the use of MOFs in CDT and their synergetic therapeutics as well as the challenges, obstacles, and development.

A brief account of our systematic investigation for understanding the underpinning mechanism of chirality induction and control at the molecular level over the last few years is presented in this Perspective article.

This Perspective presents the procedure of the common Freundlich–Langmuir fit/Clausius–Clapeyron approach and the virial fit of adsorption isotherms with usable Excel sheets and Origin files for the subsequent derivation of ΔH_ads.

This review focus on spin dynamics that controls decoherence times in molecular qubits and magnetic anisotropy in single-molecule magnets.

This perspective presents fluorescent chemosensors based on dipicolinamide and isophthalamide groups that participate in the molecular recognition, sensing and detection of assorted analytes either via a “turn-on” or “turn-off” mechanism.

The progress in developing iridium-based probes responding to microenvironmental parameters, which play pivotal roles in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, is reported.

Internally functionalized multifaceted organochalcogen compounds have been designed and their ligand chemistry has been developed. The palladium complexes show remarkable homogeneous catalytic activity.

An overview of most of the well known rhenium porphyrins is presented reviewing their synthesis, coordination chemistry, and applications. The chemistry of some recently known porphyrin-Re conjugates is also discussed.

Mechanistic studies through the solution XANES and EXAFS analysis for V and Ti complex catalysed ethylene polymerisation/dimerization, and syndiospecific styrene polymerisation, including interpretation of the XANES spectra, have been introduced.

Coordination polymers (CPs) are potential thermoelectric (TE) materials to replace the sometimes costly, brittle and toxic heavy metal inorganic TEs for near-ambient-temperature applications.

Heteroatom-doped CQDs have been considered as one of the most effective strategies for improving quantum yield and inherent properties by adding more coordination sites and introducing additional defects.

This perspective evaluates the results of recent investigations of binary chalcogen–nitrogen molecules, especially nitrogen-rich systems, with a focus of new structures, bonding insights and applications.

This Perspective reviews the use of dipyrrin based metal complexes as catalysts and as templates towards polypyrrolic architectures.

1,2,4,5-Tetrazine based ligands and complexes are reviewed with a special focus on their crystal structures and physical properties.

This Perspective reviews recent advances in cage-like silsesquioxanes-based hybrid materials, ranging from monomer functionalization and materials preparation to application.

Interfacial chemistry dramatically impacts the activity (performance) and reactivity (mechanism) of nanoparticle catalysts.

This review describes a personal journey over the past two decades highlighting experimental and computational mechanistic studies in inorganic chemistry performed with numerous PhD students, post-docs, visiting scientists and colleagues from abroad.

A discussion of recent advances in bimetallic PtAu electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction.

Recent achievements and problems associated with the use of metallopolymers as self-healing and shape memory materials are presented and evaluated.

The progress in CO₂ reduction catalyst design was examined starting from simple metalloporphyrin structures and progressing to three-dimensional active architectures.

Herein we present an overview of the last 10 years for aluminum(I) and gallium(I) stabilized by β-diketiminate ligands that undergo a series of oxidative addition reactions with molecules containing single and multiple bonds.

Fluorescence chemosensing behavior of Zn(II), Cu(II), and Cd(II) complexes for detection of cations emphasizing conventional, metal–metal exchange and chemodosimetric mechanisms has been described conferring their scope, significance and challenges.

Bioinorganic chemistry and prebiotic chemistry represent two different, yet complementary approaches to provide important clues for the synthesis and catalytic activity of biomimetic iron–sulfur analogues in aqueous solution.

Recent developments in magnetic films composed of epsilon-iron oxide are introduced. The film performance is studied and improved toward the next-generation of high-density magnetic recording media.

Borylene is able to activate inert dinitrogen to the ammonium ion. The entire conversion was established through a successive reduction-cum protonation sequence, through the isolation of all intermediate species.

Electron spin control is promising to prolong the charge transfer (CT) state lifetime based on spin forbidden ³CT → S₀.

These hydrophobic MOFs not only retain rich structural variety, highly crystalline frameworks, but also lower affinity toward water and boost hydrolytic stability. Hydrophobic MOFs catalysts showed unique advantages to various reactions.

This frontier article highlights the design strategy and controlling factors that affect the electrical conductivity of 1D coordination polymers.

This comprehensive frontier article systematically summarizes the recent developments in the study of MOFs containing xanthene dyes for photocatalytic applications.

The family of bimetallic oxides, chalcogenides, and pnictides is regarded as a promising and cost-effective oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalyst compared to noble metals.

This review comprehensively summarizes the recent advances in the coordination-driven self-assembly of discrete supramolecular double-metallacycles.

Utilizing the unique metal-binding and fluorescent properties of methoxy-substituted (iso)quinolines, varieties of fluorescent probes were developed from TQEN (N,N,N′,N′-tetrakis(2-quinolylmethyl)ethylenediamine) structure.

The integrated CO₂ capture and one-pot production of MeOH using amine-based and alkali hydroxide-based systems are systematically presented. The suitability of the alkali hydroxide-based system over the amine-based system is highlighted in detail.

A summary of the most recent advancements of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for electrochemical sensing is listed in this frontier article.

As newly emerging proton-conducting materials, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have been attracting wide attention in the field of proton exchange membrane fuel cells.

Fluorescence intensity ratio technology based on the thermally coupled energy levels of Er³⁺ is a promising strategy for optical thermometry.