{"title":"MXene-Induced Construction of SnS<sub>2</sub> Nano-Arrays with Sulfur Vacancies for High-Efficiency Photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction.","authors":"Wei Wang, Jingyi Wu, Xudan Chen, Xuhang Shen, Xiaoyong Jin, Yuxia Sun, Changzeng Yan, Yuehui Li, Peng Zhang","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500086","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202500086","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Solar-driven CO<sub>2</sub> reduction has gained significant attention as a sustainable approach for CO<sub>2</sub> utilization, enabling the selective production of fuels and chemicals. SnS<sub>2</sub>, a non-precious metal sulfide semiconductor, has great potential in photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> reduction due to its unique physicochemical properties. However, low electrical conductivity and susceptibility to aggregation of pure SnS<sub>2</sub> lead to a high charge recombination rate and hinder the photocatalytic efficiency. In this study, we report that single/few-layered MXene induces ordered growth of SnS<sub>2</sub> through electrostatic interactions and in situ solvothermal heating. Interconnected SnS<sub>2</sub> nano-array with abundant sulfur vacancies was successfully prepared on MXene surface (Vs-SnS<sub>2</sub>/MXene). This unique structure promotes the separation and migration of photogenerated charges and effectively inhibits electron-hole recombination. Compared with pure SnS<sub>2</sub>, the average lifetime of photogenerated charges in Vs-SnS<sub>2</sub>/MXene increased by 45.6 %. Meanwhile, its CO production rate reached 47.6 μmol⋅g<sup>-1</sup>⋅h<sup>-1</sup>, which was 2.6-fold higher than that of pure SnS<sub>2</sub> (18.3 μmol⋅g<sup>-1</sup>⋅h<sup>-1</sup>), and showed excellent photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> reduction performance in gas-solid-phase reaction mode. In addition, Vs-SnS<sub>2</sub>/MXene also showed excellent stability. The results showcased the transformative potential of integration strategies for designing high-performance photocatalytic systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202500086"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143622926","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}
Ying Shao, Han Wang, Qiang Chen, Shengbiao Tang, Jiangtao Sun
{"title":"Catalytic Atroposelective Electrophilic Amination to Access Axially Chiral Diaryl Phenols.","authors":"Ying Shao, Han Wang, Qiang Chen, Shengbiao Tang, Jiangtao Sun","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202500239","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An enantioselective synthesis of axially chiral diaryl phenols containing sulfonamide groups has been achieved involving an electrophilic amination of 1,1'-biaryl-2,6-diols with N-sulfonyl quinone diimines, catalyzed by a chiral phosphoric acid. This atroposelective reaction offers a modular approach to enantiopure diaryl phenols, with good to excellent yields.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202500239"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143622915","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}
Mohammad Tariq, Kabirun Ahmed, Ziyauddin Khan, Md Palashuddin Sk
{"title":"Biomass-Derived Carbon Dots: Sustainable Solutions for Advanced Energy Storage Applications.","authors":"Mohammad Tariq, Kabirun Ahmed, Ziyauddin Khan, Md Palashuddin Sk","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500094","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202500094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The growing energy demand has underscored the importance of sustainable energy storage devices. Biomass-derived carbon dots (B-Cdots) have gained significant attention for their potential to address this challenge. Utilizing greener routes for the large-scale synthesis of B-Cdots is not only eco-friendly and cost-effective but also promotes sustainability. This review highlights various synthesis methods for B-Cdots, including microwave-assisted, hydrothermal, and pyrolysis-based carbonization processes. It also explores their electrochemical applications in supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and other energy storage devices, along with recent advancements in the field. The fabrication of electrodes using B-Cdots offers several advantages, such as tunable chemical and physical properties, porous structures, efficient heteroatom doping, and excellent electrical conductivity. These attributes make B-Cdots highly attractive for energy storage applications. Overall, this review emphasizes the critical role of sustainable materials in shaping the future of energy storage technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202500094"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143622914","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}
Tarun Kumar, Yan Yang, Amira Ben Hassine, Deepak Mali, Yogita Prajapat, Poonam Khandelwal, Maxime Bouquin, Marc Taillefer, Fabien Massicot, Sylviane Chevreux, Jean-Bernard Behr, Laurent Maron, Florian Jaroschik
{"title":"Lanthanide-mediated Defluorinative Transformations of Trifluoromethylated Benzofulvenes: Access to Functionalized Difluoroalkenes and Mechanistic Insights.","authors":"Tarun Kumar, Yan Yang, Amira Ben Hassine, Deepak Mali, Yogita Prajapat, Poonam Khandelwal, Maxime Bouquin, Marc Taillefer, Fabien Massicot, Sylviane Chevreux, Jean-Bernard Behr, Laurent Maron, Florian Jaroschik","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500071","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202500071","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Accessing difluorinated organic molecules via selective C-F bond activation in CF<sub>3</sub>-containing substrates has become a valuable synthetic pathway. The combination of lanthanide metals (lanthanum, dysprosium) with Lewis acids (AlCl<sub>3</sub>, LaI<sub>3</sub>) allows the efficient regio- and stereoselective transformation of CF<sub>3</sub>-benzofulvenes into a range of versatile difluoroalkenes proceeding via ϵ,ϵ-difluoropentadienyl lanthanide or aluminium species. The reaction of these organometallic intermediates towards ketones and nitroalkenes is herein reported and analyzed in relation to previous studies on aldehydes. The influence of steric and electronic factors of the organic substrates but also of the lanthanide metals and Lewis acids on the regio and stereoselective reaction is highlighted and corroborated by in-depth DFT studies. The resulting difluorinated homoallylic alcohols and nitroalkanes were further functionalized to new benzofulvenes and their reactivity explored.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202500071"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143622923","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":"Silver-Catalyzed and Base-Mediated Double Cyclization for the Streamlined Synthesis of Benzo[4,5]imidazo[2,1-b]naphtho[2,3-d]oxazole from ortho-Alkynylarylketones.","authors":"Kanokwan Jaithum, Jumreang Tummatorn, Chatphorn Theppitak, Kittipong Chainok, Charnsak Thongsornkleeb, Somsak Ruchirawat","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202500235","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a novel silver-catalyzed and base-mediated double cyclization strategy for the streamlined synthesis of benzo[4,5]imidazo[2,1-b]naphtho[2,3-d]oxazoles from ortho-alkynylarylketones. The transformation proceeds through an initial ketonization step catalyzed by silver trifluoroacetate (AgTFA), generating a reactive 1,5-diketone intermediate, followed by a sequential double cyclization under basic conditions. This method affords a broad range of benzo[4,5]imidazo[2,1-b]naphtho[2,3-d]oxazoles with good functional group tolerance in moderate to good yields. Moreover, this methodology also enhances the synthetic utility of ortho-alkynylarylketones, expanding their applicability in constructing diverse fused heterocycles.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202500235"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143622928","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}
Lorenzo Secundo, Pierangelo Metrangolo, Valentina Dichiarante
{"title":"Current Approaches in the Classification of PFAS: An Overview.","authors":"Lorenzo Secundo, Pierangelo Metrangolo, Valentina Dichiarante","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500127","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202500127","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent a broad group of synthetic chemicals that have raised concerns related to their long-term environmental persistence and potential health risks. Although several efforts have been dedicated to establishing international restrictions on their use, the definition of what qualifies as a PFAS remains a matter of debate among scientists, regulatory agencies, and industry. This article provides a brief overview of the different approaches proposed and adopted to date for identifying and grouping of these pollutants, either based on common structural motifs or on the combination of multiple factors, including functional uses, degradation behavior, physicochemical properties, and toxicity. The diversity and complexity of PFAS substances suggests the need of a multifaceted classification system that can guide regulatory efforts, risk assessment, and environmental monitoring through standardized criteria accepted on an international scale. A pivotal role in establishing a universal definition of PFAS will be played by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), which is currently supporting a project on the terminology and classification of these chemicals.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202500127"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143612904","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":"Complete Valorization of Cashew Nutshell Waste Enriched with Sulfur Copolymer for Efficient Mercury Removal.","authors":"Sangeeta Sahu, Soumyasri Nikhilesh Mahapatra, Nisha Yadav, Bimlesh Lochab","doi":"10.1002/asia.202401673","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202401673","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Integrating sustainable raw materials with efficient synthesis is key to advancing eco-friendly solutions. Renewable feedstocks like cashew nutshells (CNS) and elemental sulfur, an industrial byproduct, are underutilized resources. This study presents a simple method to valorize CNS and sulfur, creating a copolymer composite designed for efficient mercury removal from contaminated water.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202401673"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143612938","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}
Yudha P Budiman, Pambudi A Tasripin, Muhammad R Ramadhan, Raiza Hannifah, Yusi Deawati, Tri Mayanti, Solihudin, Miftahussurur H Putra, Udo Radius, Todd B Marder
{"title":"Ligand-Free Pd-Catalyzed Direct C-H Arylation of Polyfluoroarenes with Aryl Iodides under Ambient Air Conditions.","authors":"Yudha P Budiman, Pambudi A Tasripin, Muhammad R Ramadhan, Raiza Hannifah, Yusi Deawati, Tri Mayanti, Solihudin, Miftahussurur H Putra, Udo Radius, Todd B Marder","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500073","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202500073","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report the synergistic use of Pd(OAc)₂ and Ag₂O for the direct C-H arylation of polyfluoroarenes with aryl iodides in DMF as the solvent. This method is straightforward, can be conducted in air, and does not require additional ligands, yielding fluorinated unsymmetrical biaryl products in up to 99 %. Experimental studies and DFT calculations suggest that the formation of [(DMF)<sub>2</sub>Pd<sup>II</sup>(C<sub>6</sub>F<sub>5</sub>)<sub>2</sub>] in DMF as a coordinating solvent does not inhibit the reaction, as the Pd complex reacts with aryl iodides by oxidative addition upon dissociation of a single DMF ligand to form [(DMF)Pd<sup>IV</sup>(C<sub>6</sub>F<sub>5</sub>)<sub>2</sub>(Ar)(I)] before the desired arylation product is released. This contrasts with our previous report on the nucleophilic coupling between C₆F₅H and aryl-Bpin, in which the formation of [(DMF)₂Pd<sup>II</sup>(C₆F₅)₂] was found to halt the reaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202500073"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143612909","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":"Removal of Fluoride by Modified Adsorbents: A Review of Modification Methods and Adsorption Mechanisms.","authors":"Yucheng Liu, Shanwei Wang, Mingyan Chen, Huan Li, Tingwei Liao","doi":"10.1002/asia.202401108","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202401108","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fluoride is ubiquitously present in the natural environment, and its excessive levels can pose serious threats to human health and industrial production. Among various fluoride pollution control methods, adsorption is recognized for its optimal cost-effectiveness and adaptability. The mechanism of fluoride adsorption and the adsorption capacities of various modified adsorbents have been comparatively analyzed :natural minerals, biomass materials, metal oxides, and several emerging types of adsorbents, among which metal-based adsorbents show the best performance. Four modification methods to enhance the performance of adsorbents have been summarized: acid activation, thermal activation, surface functional group modification, and composite materials. Ultimately, this paper identifies the current limitations of adsorption methods for fluoride removal, including insufficient adsorption capacity and a narrow pH range of applicability. These findings are expected to offer valuable insights for the advancement of adsorbent materials research.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202401108"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143602979","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":"Machine Learning Assisted for Preparation of Graphene Supported Cu-Zn Catalyst for CO<sub>2</sub> Hydrogenation to Methanol.","authors":"Nuttapon Pisitpipathsin, Krittapong Deshsorn, Varisara Deerattrakul, Pawin Iamprasertkun","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500011","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202500011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Graphene has emerged as a promising support material for Cu-Zn catalysts in CO₂ hydrogenation to methanol due to its high surface area and potential for functionalization with heteroatoms like nitrogen and oxygen, with nitrogen believed to contribute to the reaction. In this study, we combined machine learning and data analysis with experimental work to investigate this effect. Machine learning (using a decision tree model) identified copper particle size, average pore diameter, reduction time, surface area, and metal loading content as the most impactful features for catalyst design. However, experimental results indicated that nitrogen doping on graphene support improved the space-time yield by up to four times compared to pristine graphene. This improvement is attributed to nitrogen's role in lowering the catalyst's reduction temperature, enhancing its quality under identical reduction conditions, though nitrogen itself does not directly affect methanol formation. Moreover, machine learning provided insights into the critical features and optimal conditions for catalyst design, demonstrating significant resource savings in the lab. This work exemplifies the integration of machine learning and experimentation to optimize catalyst synthesis and performance evaluation, providing valuable guidance for future catalyst design.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202500011"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143612912","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}