结构化学Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100504
Jianjun Fang , Kunchen Xie , Yongli Song , Kangyi Zhang , Fei Xu , Xiaoze Shi , Ming Ren , Minzhi Zhan , Hai Lin , Luyi Yang , Shunning Li , Feng Pan
{"title":"Break the capacity limit of Li4Ti5O12 anodes through oxygen vacancy engineering","authors":"Jianjun Fang , Kunchen Xie , Yongli Song , Kangyi Zhang , Fei Xu , Xiaoze Shi , Ming Ren , Minzhi Zhan , Hai Lin , Luyi Yang , Shunning Li , Feng Pan","doi":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100504","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100504","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The zero-strain spinel Li<sub>4</sub>Ti<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</sub> stands out as a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its outstanding cycling stability. However, the limited theoretic specific capacity, low Li<sup>+</sup> diffusion coefficient and electronic conductivity severely hinder its practical application. In this study, we demonstrate a strategy of introducing abundant oxygen vacancies not only on the surface and but also inside the bulk of Li<sub>4</sub>Ti<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</sub> particles via reductive thermal sintering. The oxygen vacancies can significantly enhance the electronic conductivity and lithium-ion diffusion coefficient of Li<sub>4</sub>Ti<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</sub>, leading to a remarkable improvement in rate performance and a reduction in polarization. Moreover, additional lithium-ion accommodation sites can be created at the defective surface, contributing to a high specific capacity of over 200 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10151,"journal":{"name":"结构化学","volume":"44 2","pages":"Article 100504"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143395792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
结构化学Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2025.100511
Yutong Xiong , Ting Meng , Wendi Luo , Bin Tu , Shuai Wang , Qingdao Zeng
{"title":"Molecular conformational effects on co-assembly systems of low-symmetric carboxylic acids investigated by scanning tunneling microscopy","authors":"Yutong Xiong , Ting Meng , Wendi Luo , Bin Tu , Shuai Wang , Qingdao Zeng","doi":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2025.100511","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2025.100511","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The assembly behaviors of two low-symmetric carboxylic acid molecules (5′-(6-carboxynaphthalen-2-yl)-[1,1′:3′,1′′-triphenyl]-3,4′′,5-tricarboxylic acid (CTTA) and 3′,5′-bis(6-carboxynaphthalen-2-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,5-dicarboxylic acid (BCBDA)) containing naphthalene rings on graphite surfaces have been investigated using scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). The transformation of nanostructures induced by the second components (EDA and PEBP-C4) have been also examined. Both CTTA and BCBDA molecules self-assemble at the 1-heptanoic acid (HA)/HOPG interface, forming porous network structures. The dimer represents the most elementary building unit due to the formation of double hydrogen bonds. Moreover, the flipping of naphthalene ring results in the isomerization of BCBDA molecule. The introduction of carboxylic acid derivative EDA disrupts the dimer, which subsequently undergoes a structural conformation to form a novel porous structure. Furthermore, upon the addition of pyridine derivative PEBP-C4, N–H⋯O hydrogen bonds are the dominant forces driving the three co-assembled structures. We have also conducted density functional theory (DFT) calculations to determine the molecular conformation and analyze the mechanisms underlying the formation of nanostructures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10151,"journal":{"name":"结构化学","volume":"44 2","pages":"Article 100511"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143395874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
结构化学Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100413
Yaohua Li , Qi Cao , Xuanhua Li
{"title":"Tailoring the configuration of polymer passivators in perovskite solar cells","authors":"Yaohua Li , Qi Cao , Xuanhua Li","doi":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100413","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100413","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10151,"journal":{"name":"结构化学","volume":"44 2","pages":"Article 100413"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142223455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
结构化学Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100508
Huirong Chen , Yingzhi He , Yan Han , Jianbo Hu , Jiantang Li , Yunjia Jiang , Basem Keshta , Lingyao Wang , Yuanbin Zhang
{"title":"A new SIFSIX anion pillared cage MOF with crs topological structure for efficient C2H2/CO2 separation","authors":"Huirong Chen , Yingzhi He , Yan Han , Jianbo Hu , Jiantang Li , Yunjia Jiang , Basem Keshta , Lingyao Wang , Yuanbin Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100508","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100508","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Due to the similar physicochemical properties of acetylene (C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub>) and carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>), separating C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub> from a CO<sub>2</sub>/C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub> mixture poses a significant challenge in the petrochemical industry. Herein, we successfully synthesized a novel SiF<sub>6</sub><sup>2−</sup> anion pillared cage metal-organic framework ZNU-15 possessing a new crs topological structure for the selective capture of C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub>. As a linear bidentate linker, the fluorinated SiF<sub>6</sub><sup>2−</sup> anion partitions the pores into various sized cages. ZNU-15 displays moderate adsorption for C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub> with a capacity of 36.0 cm<sup>3</sup> g<sup>−1</sup> at 298 K and 1 bar, which is 2.7 times higher than the CO<sub>2</sub> uptake. The IAST selectivity of C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub>/CO<sub>2</sub> for ZNU-15 at 298 K and 100 kPa is 10.5, surpassing that of most reported materials. The <em>Q</em><sub>st</sub> values for C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> at zero coverage are 54.0 and 42.8 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup>, respectively. Moreover, breakthrough experimental tests show that ZNU-15 is capable of effectively separating C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub> from a C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub>/CO<sub>2</sub> mixture. Theoretical calculations further indicate that C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub> is preferentially trapped by the small cage with four cooperative hydrogen bonds.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10151,"journal":{"name":"结构化学","volume":"44 2","pages":"Article 100508"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143395793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
结构化学Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100501
Limin Wang , Feiyi Huang , Xinyi Liang , Rajkumar Devasenathipathy , Xiaotian Liu , Qiulan Huang , Zhongyun Yang , Dujuan Huang , Xinglan Peng , Du-Hong Chen , Youjun Fan , Wei Chen
{"title":"Photoelectric synergy induced synchronous functionalization of graphene and its applications in water splitting and desalination","authors":"Limin Wang , Feiyi Huang , Xinyi Liang , Rajkumar Devasenathipathy , Xiaotian Liu , Qiulan Huang , Zhongyun Yang , Dujuan Huang , Xinglan Peng , Du-Hong Chen , Youjun Fan , Wei Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100501","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100501","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chemical functionalization of graphene is a topic of paramount importance to broaden its applications in chemistry, physics, and biological science but remains a great challenge due to its low chemical activity and poor dispersion. Here, we report a strategy for the photosynergetic electrochemical functionalization of graphene (EFG). By using chloride ion (Cl<sup>−</sup>) as the intercalation anions and co-reactants, the electrogenerated radicals confined in the expanded graphite layers enable efficient radical addition reaction, thus grasping crystalline-perfect EFG. We found that the ultraviolet irradiation and applied voltage have increased the surface/interface concentration of Cl<sup>•</sup>, thus boosting the functionalization of graphene. Theoretical calculation and experimental results verified the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) on EFG has been improved by regulating the doping of chlorine atoms. In addition, the reduced interlayer distance and enhanced electrostatic repulsion near the basal plane endow the fabricated EFG-based membrane with high salt retention. This work highlights a method for the <em>in situ</em> functionalization of graphene and the subsequent applications in OER and water desalination.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10151,"journal":{"name":"结构化学","volume":"44 2","pages":"Article 100501"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143395876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
结构化学Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100460
Yuanpeng Ye , Longfei Yao , Guofeng Liu
{"title":"Engineering circularly polarized luminescence through symmetry manipulation in achiral tetraphenylpyrazine structures","authors":"Yuanpeng Ye , Longfei Yao , Guofeng Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100460","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100460","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Symmetry breaking, a critical phenomenon in both natural and artificial systems, is pivotal in constructing chiral structures from achiral building units. This study focuses on the achiral molecule 8,8',8'',8'''-((pyrazine-2,3,5,6-tetrayltetrakis(benzene-4,1-iyl))tetrakis (oxy))tetrakis (octan-1-ol) (TPP-C8OH), an aggregation-induced emission (AIE) molecule, to explore its symmetry breaking behavior in supramolecular assembly. By analyzing TPP-C8OH in various solvents—both non-chiral and chiral—we find that chiral solvents significantly enhance the molecule's symmetry breaking and chiroptical properties. Specially, alcohol solvents, particularly dodecyl alcohol, facilitate the formation of helical structures with both left-handed (<em>M</em>) and right-handed (<em>P</em>) helices within single twisted nanoribbons. This observation contrasts with previously reported symmetry breaking phenomena in assembly systems. Chiral solvents induce assemblies with distinct helical orientations, resulting in notable circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) and circular dichroism (CD) signals. This study elucidates the impact of solvent choice on symmetry breaking and chiral assembly, offering insights into the design of advanced chiral materials with tailored self-assembly processes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10151,"journal":{"name":"结构化学","volume":"44 2","pages":"Article 100460"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143395875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}