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{"title":"Liquefied petroleum gas sensing performance of CdS thin film-based sensor","authors":"Adebowale Clement Adebisi ,&nbsp;Allen Abiodun Olorunkosebi ,&nbsp;Moses Eluyemi ,&nbsp;Frank Ochuko Efe ,&nbsp;Hammid Ayodeji Rasheed ,&nbsp;Marcus Adebola Eleruja ,&nbsp;Bolutife Olofinjana","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115592","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115592","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigated the potential of MOCVD CdS thin films as a sensor for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The structural and morphological properties of the thin films were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM). The LPG sensing ability of the CdS thin films was evaluated by measuring the electrical response of the CdS thin films upon exposure to LPG at various concentrations. XRD revealed a wurtzite hexagonal structure of CdS, while FESEM analysis revealed a porous morphology. The LPG sensing results showed a significant increase in resistance of the CdS thin film-based sensor upon exposure to LPG, indicating the adsorption of gas molecules leading to subsequent changes in carrier concentration. The response and recovery times were influenced by both LPG concentration and film deposition conditions. The CdS thin film-based sensor exhibited a high sensitivity of 80 % to LPG compared to CO₂ and N₂.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115592"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145229795","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}

{"title":"Synthesis and surface chemistry modulation of CoCe2O4-MoTe2 composite grown on carbon paper electrode for asymmetric supercapacitor and electrochemical sensing","authors":"Zaina Algarni ,&nbsp;Rizwan Khan ,&nbsp;Amal Abdulrahman ,&nbsp;Abhinav Kumar ,&nbsp;Abdelfattah Amari ,&nbsp;M.A. Diab ,&nbsp;Heba A. El-Sabban ,&nbsp;A.M. Afzal","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115565","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115565","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To meet future energy demands and financial obstacles, it is imperative to develop cutting-edge materials with remarkable qualities for energy storage and sensor applications. Herein, the cerium-doped cobalt oxide (CoCe₂O₄) was hydrothermally synthesized and mixed with molybdenum ditelluride (MoTe₂) nanoflakes, which were obtained from bulk MoTe₂ through sonication. Applications in electrochemical sensing and energy storage were investigated for the resultant CoCe₂O₄-MoTe₂ composite. For supercapacitors (SCs), an asymmetric device configuration was used, with a composite material functioning as the positive electrode and activated carbon (AC) as the negative electrode. The resultant device showed an impressive 1543.3 W kg⁻¹ power density, an energy density of 54.4 Wh kg⁻¹, a capacity retention of 96.0 % after 5000 cycles, and a 245.2C/g specific capacity at 1.5 A/g. Furthermore, hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) was also found in breast cancer cells using the composite device. These cells may include H₂O₂, which can cause oxidative stress, damaging cells and modifying DNA, speeding up the onset of cancer. These findings suggest that the CoCe₂O₄-MoTe₂ composite is a good choice for effective electrochemical sensors and high-performance SCs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115565"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145229799","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}

{"title":"Phthalocyanine-based metal-/covalent organic frameworks and their photo/electrochemical applications","authors":"Yujin Choi ,&nbsp;Yeonwoo Park ,&nbsp;Jong Min Kim ,&nbsp;Taehyun Kwon ,&nbsp;Seyoung Koo ,&nbsp;Dong Won Kang","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115607","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115607","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Phthalocyanine (Pc)-based metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have emerged as promising materials for photo- and electrochemical applications. These hybrid materials integrate the exceptional electronic and catalytic properties of Pcs with the ordered frameworks of MOFs and COFs, offering enhanced charge transport and redox activity. This review highlights recent developments in the design and application of Pc-integrated MOFs and COFs for photo/electroconductivity, photodynamic therapy, and light-assisted battery. Emphasizing on structure–property relationships and the impact of molecular engineering strategies such as metal center variation and linker modification on charge transport, redox behavior, and energy conversion efficiency.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115607"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145229793","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}

{"title":"Mitochondrial targeting and ROS modulation study by Trans-resveratrol loaded chitosan-coated green synthesized CeO₂ nanoparticles against Triple-negative breast cancer cell lines","authors":"Nosheen Kanwal ,&nbsp;Mahvish Fatima ,&nbsp;Afshan Zeeshan Wasti ,&nbsp;Ali El-Rayyes ,&nbsp;Eman Kashita ,&nbsp;Atif Mossad Ali ,&nbsp;M.A. Sayed ,&nbsp;Attalla F. El-kott","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115596","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115596","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains a major clinical challenge due to its aggressive nature, absence of hormone receptors and limitation in therapeutic options. In this study, green-synthesized cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO₂ NPs) were prepared using <em>Moringa oleifera</em> leaf extract, coated with chitosan (CS), and successfully encapsulated with trans-resveratrol (RSV) to enhance mitochondrial-targeted anticancer activity. Comprehensive characterization confirmed the formation of spherical nanoparticles with good colloidal stability, as revealed by XRD, UV–visible, FTIR, SEM, EDX, and zeta analysis. The RSV-CeO₂@CS nanoparticles selectively reduced the viability of MDA-MB-231 cells in dose dependent manner to 31.57 ± 2.08 % at 100 μg/mL. While RSV-CeO₂@CS exhibited significant biocompatibility toward normal MCF-10A cells with an IC₅₀ greater than 100 μg/mL. MitoTracker Red staining showed that RSV-CeO₂@CS effectively accumulated within mitochondria of TNBC cells. This targeted delivery led to enhanced generation of reactive oxygen species, as demonstrated by DCFH-DA assay, and triggered robust activation of caspase-9 and caspase-3 indicated the potential of the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway. The study highlights RSV-CeO₂@CS nanoparticles as a promising green nanoplatform for selective mitochondrial targeting and ROS-mediated apoptosis in TNBC therapy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115596"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145229874","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}

{"title":"One-step synthesis of Sn-based phase change material capsules via TiO2 nanoparticles-stabilized metal-in-salt emulsions","authors":"Zhenyou Li ,&nbsp;Shiqi Zhang ,&nbsp;Zijian Li ,&nbsp;Haodong Tang ,&nbsp;Zongjian Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115591","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115591","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Conventional synthesis of stable metal oxide-encapsulated metal particles typically requires two-stage processing: metal particle formation and oxide coating via a sol-gel method. However, this biphasic protocol is often time-consuming and environmentally unfriendly. Herein, a novel, one-step approach that enables concurrent metal particle formation and oxide encapsulation is proposed to synthesize TiO₂-encapsulated Sn-based particles. The proposed method involves ultrasonic emulsification of molten Sn or Sn alloys (e.g. Sn-Zn-Cu) within a LiCl-KCl-CsCl eutectic melt containing TiO₂ nanoparticles, followed by rapid emulsion solidification and salt matrix dissolution in water. Our results demonstrate that Sn-based capsules with diameters ranging from hundreds of nanometers to several micrometers and TiO₂ shell thicknesses typically in the range of 80–120 nm were successfully synthesized via such emulsion-based system, where the capsule size decreases with the concentration of TiO₂ nanoparticles. The as-prepared Sn-2.0Zn-1.5Cu (in wt%) phase change capsules exhibit significantly reduced undercooling (∼7 °C vs. ∼88 °C for Sn capsules of comparable size) and their phase change properties remain stable after 300 thermal cycles, thereby showing great potential for thermal energy storage applications. With short emulsification durations (&lt;10 min) and recyclable chloride salts, this Pickering-type metal-in-salt emulsion methodology might serve as a new pathway for rapid and environmentally friendly synthesis of metal-based micro/submicro-capsules across diverse material systems by varying metal alloy compositions and selecting suitable nanoparticle stabilizers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115591"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145217003","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}

{"title":"Organo-modified halloysite nanotubes as supports for gold nanoparticles as highly recyclable catalyst for hydrogenation of nitroarenes","authors":"Santiago Bedoya ,&nbsp;Daniela González-Vera ,&nbsp;Edgardo Leal-Villarroel ,&nbsp;Francisco Gracia ,&nbsp;Marcelo E. Domine ,&nbsp;Gina Pecchi ,&nbsp;Cecilia C. Torres ,&nbsp;Cristian H. Campos","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115559","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115559","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Organo-modified halloysite nanotube (HNT) lumens were synthesized via an amine-silane-assisted method to encapsulate Au nanoparticles (Au-NPs) as catalysts for hydrogenation of nitroarenes. The obtained materials were characterized by attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, zeta potential measurements, N₂ adsorption–desorption isotherms at −196 °C, X-ray diffraction, ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The Au-NPs were uniformly distributed within the HNT lumen. An increase in Au loading (from 0.10 to 0.50 wt%) resulted in a broader Au-NPs size distribution. The catalysts were evaluated for nitrobenzene hydrogenation as test reaction under moderate reaction conditions (30 °C and 10 bar H₂ pressure in ethanol) to assess their performance and reusability. Results indicate that the catalysts are sensitive to variations in the Au-NPs size in the range of 1.5–6.5 nm. The catalyst containing 0.10 wt% Au exhibited exceptional stability and recyclability, retaining its catalytic activity with minimal loss over at least 10 consecutive reuse cycles. In addition, the best catalyst displayed a high efficiency and selectivity in the hydrogenation of pharmaceutical-based nitroarenes. The proposed organo-modified HNT material offers an innovative route for synthesizing efficient and reusable metal-based catalysts demonstrating significant potential for their use in another similar catalytic processes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115559"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145229800","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}

{"title":"Engineering Cu-loaded SiO₂/g-C₃N₄ photocatalysts for efficient visible-light-driven removal of organic pollutants","authors":"Hadeer Metawea ,&nbsp;Hamza El-Hosainy ,&nbsp;Maged El-Kemary","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115582","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115582","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The efficient elimination of organic contaminants in water remains a significant challenge due to their stability and complexity, demanding advanced, affordable photocatalysts. In this study, a novel, low-cost Cu@SiO₂/g-C₃N₄ composite was synthesized via integration of rice-husk-derived mesoporous silica with g-C₃N₄ nanosheets and subsequent copper nanoparticle loading (0.5–2 wt%) by chemical reduction. The prepared nanocomposites were characterized by various techniques, confirming reasonable porosity, strong visible light absorption, and stable morphology. The optimized 2 % Cu@SiO₂/g-C₃N₄ exhibited exceptional photocatalytic activity: complete reduction of 4-nitrophenol in just 2.5 min and more than 93 % degradation of Rhodamine 6G within 70 min under visible light. Based on comprehensive characterization, the enhanced performance arises from synergies among the electron-rich g-C₃N₄ core, mesoporous SiO₂ serving as an electron mediator, and Cu nanoparticles acting as an electron reservoir, which together strongly suppress electron–hole recombination. Kinetic comparisons show up to 16-fold and 172-fold increases in reaction rates for 4-NP and Rh 6G relative to pristine g-C₃N₄, respectively. Structural and morphological integrity remained unchanged after multiple photocatalytic cycles, confirming substantial stability. This work establishes Cu@SiO₂/g-C₃N₄ as a benchmark sustainable photocatalyst with outstanding efficiency for solar-driven water purification and organic transformation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115582"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145216481","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}

{"title":"“Methanol-Tuned Spray Pyrolyzed Highly Porous Nickel Oxide Thin Films for High-Capacitance NiO@Graphite Asymmetric Supercapacitors and Electrokinetic Analysis”","authors":"Shankar G. Randive,&nbsp;Prakash A. Mahanwar,&nbsp;Balkrishna J. Lokhande","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115583","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115583","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pristine nickel oxide thin films were synthesized via spray pyrolysis using methanol, ethanol, and propanol-based precursor solutions to probe the solvent effect on structure, surface, and electrochemical properties. XRD and HRTEM confirmed polycrystalline NiO with solvent-dependent crystallite size, while FESEM, AFM, and BET analyses revealed enhanced porosity and surface roughness in the methanol-derived film. Wettability studies demonstrated hydrophilicity in methanol-based films, favoring ion transport. Electrochemical evaluation showed the methanol electrode achieved 113.67 F g⁻¹ at 0.002 V s⁻¹ with 92 % capacitance retention over 5000 cycles. Electrokinetic analysis confirmed 86 % capacitive contribution, indicating fast redox kinetics. An asymmetric Nm@Graphite device delivered 75.02 Wh kg⁻¹ energy density and retained 83–87 % capacitance after 1000 cycles. These results highlight solvent-tuned NiO electrodes as promising candidates for high-performance supercapacitors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115583"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145217006","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}

{"title":"Advances in inorganic NiFe2O4/g-C3N4 composite catalysts: Synthesis, characterization, and application in peroxymonosulfate activation for antibiotic degradation","authors":"Adeel Ahmed ,&nbsp;Mohamed Abdel Rafea ,&nbsp;Shamroza Mubarik ,&nbsp;Magdi E.A. Zaki ,&nbsp;Sami A. Al-Hussain ,&nbsp;Abdullah K. Alanazi ,&nbsp;Mohamed R. El-Aassar ,&nbsp;Muhammad Aadil ,&nbsp;Salma Saddeek","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115581","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115581","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The fabrication of exceptionally effective and reusable heterogeneous catalysts for the activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to eliminate the enduring contamination by antibiotic drugs, particularly Tetracycline (TC), in aquatic systems continues to pose a considerable challenge. Herein, we present a unique and efficient magnetic composite catalyst developed by anchoring nickel ferrite over graphitic carbon nitride (NiFe₂O₄/g-C₃N₄) through a sol-gel method that can easily activate PMS to effectively degrade TC. Evidently, the NiFe₂O₄/g-C₃N₄/PMS achieved a maximum TC removal effectiveness of 97.54 % in 42 min, surpassing NiFe₂O₄/PMS (72.65 %), respectively, under optimized parameters ([catalyst] = 0.4 g/L, [PMS] = 24 mM, [TC] = 18 mg/L, [pH] = 3.0). The catalytic efficacy of NiFe₂O₄/g-C₃N₄ composites surpassed that of the alone NiFe₂O₄ or g-C₃N₄, attributable to the cyclic interactions of Ni²⁺/Ni³⁺ and Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺ at the interfaces of NiFe₂O₄/g-C₃N₄. The radical trapping experiments and EPR analyses revealed that SO₄^•−, ^•OH, and ¹O₂ were the principal reactive species accountable for the mineralization of TC. Additionally, a potential mechanism for the TC degradation process was put forward. The magnetic NiFe₂O₄/g-C₃N₄ composites have shown remarkable recycling ability and versatility. Ultimately, this work presents an effective, rapid, and eco-friendly PMS activation approach that offers sustainable technological support for the remediation of antibiotic drug contaminants in water.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115581"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145216473","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}

{"title":"Theoretical study of structure and electronic properties of 2D layered hybrid perovskite (HO(CH2)2NH3)2PbI4 under pressure","authors":"Dmitry V. Korabel’nikov,&nbsp;Savely V. Polyakov","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115575","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115575","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The structure and electronic properties of two-dimensional hybrid perovskite (EA)₂PbI₄ (EA, HO(CH₂)₂NH₃) were investigated based on density functional method taking into account dispersion interactions. There are partially covalent Pb<img>I bonds in PbI₆ octahedra and partially covalent relatively strong N-H^…O hydrogen bonds between ethanolamine organic layers. High-pressure technique was used to understand the structure-property relationships of (EA)₂PbI₄. Microscopic mechanisms of compressibility and band gap pressure behavior were established. We revealed quantitative correlations between the band gap and microscopic parameters of the crystal and electronic structure for (EA)₂PbI₄ under pressure. The pressures corresponding to the optimal band gaps for the power conversion efficiency of (EA)₂PbI₄ based cells were predicted.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115575"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145216477","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}