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{"title":"Optimizing Lead-free Cs3Sb2I9-based perovskite solar cells by using different charge transport layers: A numerical approach","authors":"Fadila Kherrat ,&nbsp;Lakhdar Dehimi ,&nbsp;Fortunato Pezzimenti ,&nbsp;Pardeep Singh Bains ,&nbsp;Rohit Sharma ,&nbsp;Abdullah M.S. Alhuthali ,&nbsp;Bassim Arkook ,&nbsp;Mohamed H.H. Mahmoud ,&nbsp;Rajesh Haldhar ,&nbsp;M. Khalid Hossain","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115568","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115568","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents a comprehensive numerical investigation of lead-free Cs₃Sb₂I₉-based perovskite solar cells with a focus on transport layer optimization. By means of SCAPS-1D simulations, we systematically analyzed eight electron transport layers (ETLs) and six hole transport layers (HTLs) to determine their impact on the device performance. The TiO₂/Cs₃Sb₂I₉/Cu₂O configuration demonstrated superior results, achieving a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 13.47 %, an open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 1.43 V, a short-circuit current density (Jsc) of 10.92 mA/cm², and a fill factor (FF) of 86 %. Our analysis reveals that optimal design parameters are a Cs₃Sb₂I₉ absorber thickness of 0.7 μm, transport layer thicknesses of 0.1 μm and 0.2 μm for TiO₂ and Cu₂O, respectively, and doping concentrations of 10¹⁹ cm⁻³ for both these regions. Additionally, a high device stability can be achieved by maintaining the absorber defect density below 10¹⁴ cm⁻³, the series resistance below 2 Ω·cm², and the operating temperature near 310–320 K. The significant enhancement in the performance of the cell is mainly attributed to a favorable band alignment and efficient charge transport properties of the selected materials. The presented results could be valuable guidance for developing further environmentally friendly photovoltaic technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115568"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145265630","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":"Activity of two-dimensional Cr2CTx MXene for the synthesis of Eugenol-1,2,3-Triazole via click chemistry","authors":"Eka Helena Sinaga ,&nbsp;Yoga Romdoni ,&nbsp;Bayu Ardiansah ,&nbsp;Rika Tri Yunarti ,&nbsp;Budi Riza Putra ,&nbsp;Wulan Tri Wahyuni ,&nbsp;Munawar Khalil","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115537","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115537","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of efficient heterogeneous catalysts for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds is crucial for various applications. In this work, two-dimensional Cr₂CT_x MXene was successfully synthesized via a selective etching method using HF and HCl. Its formation and structural properties were comprehensively verified using various characterization techniques, including XRD, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, FE-SEM, TEM, and XPS. In addition, the as-prepared Cr₂CT_x MXene was used as a catalyst support for the synthesis of eugenol-1,2,3-triazole via azide-alkyne cycloaddition reaction. Optimal reaction conditions, utilizing 10 wt% Cr₂CT_x MXene at 80 °C for 17 h, resulted in a 33 % yield, where both intermediate compounds and the final product were comprehensively characterized by FTIR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and LC-MS/MS. Besides, Cr₂CT_x MXene catalyst was successfully reused for up to three cycles, demonstrating excellent durability and maintaining high product yields without significant loss of activity. Furthermore, the synthesized eugenol-1,2,3-triazole exhibited significant antioxidant activity in the DPPH assay, with 80 % radical scavenging at a concentration of 1000 μg/mL. This finding offers novel insights into the catalytic potential of Cr₂CT_x MXene for efficient organic transformations, yielding compounds with promising antioxidant properties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115537"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145266053","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":"Synergistic effect of nitrogen-vacancy generation and S-doping within g-C3N4: S-scheme homojunction photocatalysts for effectual NH3 production upon simulated solar light","authors":"Elham Vesali-Kermani ,&nbsp;Aziz Habibi-Yangjeh ,&nbsp;Alireza Khataee","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115566","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115566","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The photocatalytic production of ammonia from air nitrogen and water is green and sustainable, because the primary resources are available and abundant. In the present research, binary nitrogen-vacancy-rich g-C₃N₄/S-doped g-C₃N₄ (abbreviated as NvrGCN/S-GCN) nanocomposites were synthesized by an easy method and employed for N₂ photofixation reaction. The amount of ammonia produced by the optimum NvrGCN/S-GCN nanocomposite was 31,824 μmol/L.g, which was almost 62, 3.2, and 3.3 times more than GCN, NvrGCN, and S-GCN photocatalysts, respectively. The S-type homojunction formed between NvrGCN and S-GCN counterparts is responsible for the promoted surface area, prolonged life for charge carriers, and less resistance for charge migration, which altogether collaborated in the improvement of nitrogen photofixation reaction toward ammonia production. To gain more insights about the reaction mechanism, the effects of light, water, air, solution pH, electrons, and protons on the ammonia production rate were explored. Furthermore, the amount of nitrate, nitrite, and hydrazine produced in the reaction media was assayed. The results of this research provides a straightforward procedure for fabrication of homojunction photocatalysts for ammonia production from nitrogen gas and water.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115566"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145229877","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, spectral characterization, Z-scan and NLO detection sensitivity and applications of various DFT calculation methods on a new Zn(II) complex","authors":"Merve Şimşek ,&nbsp;Davut Avcı ,&nbsp;Fatih Sönmez ,&nbsp;Ömer Tamer ,&nbsp;Adil Başoğlu ,&nbsp;Yusuf Atalay","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115555","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115555","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The synthesized Zn(II) complex of 3−/6-methylpicolinic acid (3−/6-MepicH) was structurally characterized by mass spectrometry (MS) as well as ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. The spectral features were investigated by the FTIR and UV–Vis spectra. To elucidate third−order nonlinear optical (NLO) characteristic, <em>Z</em>-scan study was fulfilled. Theoretical characterizations were carried out using different featured DFT methods. Moreover, the values of external electric field (<em>E</em>), polarization (<em>P</em>), and electric displacement (<em>D</em>) for the Zn(II) complex were computed employing DFT/M06-L, CAM-B3LYP, and HSEh1PBE functionals. Similarly, the linear optical (LO) susceptibility and polarization parameters <em>χ</em>^<em>(1)</em><em>/P</em>⁽¹⁾ as well as the second- and third-order nonlinear optical (NLO) tensors <em>χ</em>^<em>(2)</em><em>/P</em>^<em>(2)</em> and <em>χ</em>^<em>(3)</em><em>/P</em>⁽³⁾ were derived at the same computational levels. Furthermore, the refractive index (n) and optical band gap were determined within the UV–Vis spectrum. Subsequently, the Zn(II) complex's static and dynamic LO and NLO properties were examined at the DFT/M06-L, CAM-B3LYP, and HSEh1PBE levels. The electronic band gap (<em>E</em>_g), dipole moment and polarizability values were obtained at 4.37 eV (experimental) and 4.777 eV (DFT/M06-L), 8.009 D (DFT/M06-L), &lt;<em>α(0,0)</em>&gt; 43.134 × 10⁻²⁴ esu and <em>&lt;</em><em>α(</em>−<em>ω;ω)</em><em>&gt;</em> 38.954 × 10⁻²⁴ esu, respectively. From the <em>Z</em>-scan experiments, the complex exhibited a third-order nonlinear optical susceptibility (<em>χ</em>^<em>(3)</em>) of 62.5068 × 10⁻⁴ and a second-order molecular hyperpolarizability (<em>γ</em>) of −6532.41 × 10⁻²⁸ esu. Using the DFT/M06-L method, the values of <em>&lt;γ(0,0,0,0)&gt;/&lt;γ(−ω;ω,0,0)&gt;</em> and &lt;γ(<em>−</em>2ω;ω,ω,0) &gt; third-order nonlinear optical susceptibilities of the complex in ethanol were determined as 70.427 × 10⁻³⁶, 94.085 × 10⁻³⁶ and 2599.27 × 10⁻³⁶ esu, respectively. The significant nonlinear optical responses from <em>Z</em>-scan measurements and DFT-based calculations reveal that the compound exhibits promising characteristics for advanced optical sensing applications, including intensity-dependent detectors and environmentally responsive phase-modulating sensors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115555"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145216478","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 functionalization of 2D Ti3C2Tx layered MXenes: assessment of toxicological interventions in triple negative breast cancer","authors":"Dilip L. Pawara,&nbsp;Rahul S. Tade","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115571","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115571","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cancer remains a serious and life-threatening disease despite advancements in therapy and drug delivery systems. In this context, nanomaterials have emerged as a promising alternative for targeted cancer therapies. Among these, Ti₃C₂Tₓ (MXenes), a class of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, exhibit unique properties such as high surface area, excellent hydrophilicity, and versatile surface chemistry, making them highly promising for biomedical applications. This study presents a modified synthesis method for MXenes using potassium fluoride (KF) and hydrochloric acid (HCl), thereby eliminating hazardous hydrofluoric acid (HF) and improving safety and sustainability. The resulting MXenes were further functionalized with aspartic acid (Asp-MXenes) via hydrothermal treatment to enhance their surface functionality and biological interaction. Instrumental assessments confirmed successful functionalization, reflected by changes in particle size, surface charge and optical properties. In-vitro studies showed that significantly enhanced cytotoxicity of Asp-MXenes against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells compared to unmodified MXene. Confocal microscopy revealed improved cellular uptake of Asp-MXenes, correlating with their improved cytotoxicity.</div><div>Apoptosis analysis indicated a greater apoptotic population following treatment with Asp-MXenes, while Reactive oxygen species (ROS) analysis showed elevated ROS levels in treated cells, supporting a ROS-mediated mechanism of apoptosis. These preliminary findings suggest that Asp-MXenes may exhibit enhanced cellular uptake and induce ROS-mediated apoptosis in cancer cells, indicating their promise as potential anticancer agents. This study underscores the role of surface functionalization in improving MXenes bioactivity and supports eco-friendly synthesis for biomedical applications. In summary, the study serves as a fundamental aspects of the theranostic development in biomedical applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115571"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145216329","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":"Intercalated CNT networks enable high-kinetic NH4V4O10 cathodes with long-term stability in aqueous zinc-ion batteries","authors":"Taosen Li,&nbsp;Chuanyang Li,&nbsp;Jie Hu,&nbsp;Li Zhang,&nbsp;Zhongcheng Song,&nbsp;Wutao Mao,&nbsp;Keyan Bao","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115564","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115564","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) represent a promising technology for large-scale energy storage due to their inherent safety, low cost, and environmental benefits. However, cathode dissolution and limited conductivity hinder their practical deployment. To address these challenges, this study successfully synthesized a composite cathode material consisting of NH₄V₄O₁₀ nanosheets integrated with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) – denoted as NH₄V₄O₁₀/CNTs – via a hydrothermal synthesis technique. Physical characterization revealed the uniform distribution of CNTs within the NH₄V₄O₁₀ interlayers, establishing a three-dimensional conductive framework that significantly enhances electron transport. Electrochemical evaluation demonstrated that the composite delivered a specific discharge capacity of 489.1 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.1 A g⁻¹. After subsequent cycling at higher rates and returning to 0.1 A g⁻¹, the capacity recovered to 435.3 mAh g⁻¹. The composite's rate capability substantially outperformed its pure-phase counterparts. Furthermore, at a high current density of 10 A g⁻¹, the composite maintained 85% of its capacity (157.5 mAh g⁻¹) after 4000 cycles. Kinetic analysis indicated a dominant pseudocapacitive contribution of 79.3% at a scan rate of 1.0 mV s⁻¹. These results collectively demonstrate that the NH₄V₄O₁₀/CNTs composite exhibits both rapid charge/discharge kinetics and long-term cycling stability, offering a viable approach for developing high-performance cathodes in AZIBs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115564"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145216474","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":"In silico insights into CD44 receptor binding of gold-modified ZnO nanocrystals for targeted breast Cancer treatment","authors":"Karthikeyan Chandrasekaran ,&nbsp;Saminathan Sharmila ,&nbsp;Gowri. Sundaram ,&nbsp;Haja Hameed Abdulrahman Syedahamed ,&nbsp;Varaprasad Kokkarachedu ,&nbsp;SeokGu Lee ,&nbsp;Sang-Min Chung","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115563","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115563","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) at the metal (Au)-metal oxide (ZnO) interface forms the SPR-active Au@ZnO system, which operates in the visible to NIR regions, promoting the generation of energetic charge carriers and enhancing its biological activity. The increasing incidence of breast cancer highlights the urgent need for innovative targeted therapies for the in-silico model. In the present work, ZnO NCs and Au@ZnO HNMs were synthesized via a precipitation process. XRD analysis confirmed that both ZnO systems exhibits a hexagonal wurtzite structure. TEM analysis revealed that the hybrid system formed a ZnO nanocrystal edge interface with Au NPs, with an average particle size of 166 nm. The PL emission spectra of the Au@ZnO HNMs system were observed in the three regions: UV, Visible, and NIR region. Notably, deep-level emission at ⁓759 nm, 815 nm, 899 nm, and 924 nm, were attributed to the Au-ZnO matrix interface, enhancing the plasmon-exciton coupling for electron-hole recombination and leading to near-infrared emissions. Computational analysis (<em>in silico</em>) of hyaluronic acid, Zn6O6, and Au-Zn6O6 clusters binding to the CD44 binding interactions demonstrated strong interaction with the CD44 site in Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells. These findings open new avenues for CD44-targeted, nanomaterial-based strategies in precision breast cancer treatment<strong>.</strong></div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115563"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145216318","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 of hybrid gCN/MOF interfaces for versatile electrochemical and environmental applications","authors":"Indu Sharma ,&nbsp;Arushi Sharma ,&nbsp;S.K. Mehta,&nbsp;Ramesh Kataria","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115572","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115572","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Graphitic carbon nitride (gCN)/metal-organic framework (MOF) composites have emerged as promising materials in photocatalysis, environmental remediation, energy storage and conversion technologies. The efficiency of gCN/MOF composites stems from their synergistic combination of unique properties. The MOF component offers an extensive surface area and a tunable porous architecture, while gCN contributes exceptional photoresponsive catalytic activity, collectively enhancing the efficiency of the composites in advanced applications, such as water splitting. Their applications are remarkably outlining various engineering domains, with particular significance in green energy initiatives and environmental research. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the synthetic strategies for these composites, elucidating their distinctive structural and functional attribute. The synthesized composites have been evaluated for their photochemical and electrochemical applications, including the degradation of various dyes, the catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide and their use in metal-ion batteries. This assessment examines the functional efficacy of composites in light-driven dye photodegradation and electrochemical processes, with a specific focus on the catalytic conversion of CO₂ into value-added products. Moreover, their performance as electrode materials in metal-ion batteries (sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries) has been assessed, focusing on parameters like capacity, stability, and charge-discharge cycles. This review highlights the versatility and promising future of gCN/MOF composites in addressing critical challenges in the energy and environmental sectors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115572"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145216358","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":"Two-dimensional layered in-MOFs synthesized by bifunctional ligand-directed strategy unprecedented effective chemical fixation of CO2","authors":"Ya-Nan Zhao ,&nbsp;Yan Wang ,&nbsp;Ya-Lin Lan ,&nbsp;Mei-Heng Lv ,&nbsp;Xiao-Yu Zhu ,&nbsp;Jian Luan ,&nbsp;Ya-Qian Zhang ,&nbsp;Zheng-Bo Han ,&nbsp;Wen-Ze Li","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115574","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115574","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115574"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145217004","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":"Recent developments in eco-friendly synthesis of ZnFe2O4 and its composites for multidimensional applications: innovations and future directions","authors":"Riya Kumari,&nbsp;Sanghita Kangsa Banik,&nbsp;Saptarshi Roy,&nbsp;Md. Ahmaruzzaman","doi":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115560","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115560","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Magnetic nanoparticles, particularly ZnFe₂O₄, hold immense potential in biomedical applications and water treatment owing to its exceptional magnetic properties, unique electronic structure, and biocompatibility. However, the conventional chemical synthetic approaches for ZnFe₂O₄ face significant drawbacks, including the reliance on hazardous chemicals, intricate procedures, and high costs. Bio-inspired fabrication strategies have thus emerged as a favorable alternative, leveraging biomolecules from phytoextracts as natural reducing, capping, and stabilizing agents. This review offers an accessible outlook on the structure and the various intrinsic properties of ZnFe₂O₄-based materials synthesized via green methods, while also providing a comprehensive discussion on the pioneering advancements of these multifunctional materials in environmental remediation, biomedical, heterogeneous catalysis, luminescence, agricultural, and electrochemistry. It examines the innovative modification strategies for enhancing the efficacy and charge carrier dynamics, assessing the influence of plant-mediated synthesis on surface chemistry, morphology, optical properties, particle size, and magnetism in ZnFe₂O₄ composites. Additionally, the review explores the adsorption and photocatalytic performance of these materials in eliminating persistent contaminants, and highlights their potential for other advanced applications such as vector control. In conclusion, aiming at budding researchers, this review identifies the current inherent challenges and proposes future directions for green-synthesized ZnFe₂O₄, positioning them as sustainable alternatives to conventional materials, fostering in-depth research and innovation in these dynamic domains.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13609,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Communications","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 115560"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145154818","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}