Benjamin Raufman, Dariush Aligholizadeh, Catherine Connolly, Dr. Allen G. Oliver, Dr. Maksym Zhukovskyi, Zaid S. Qureshi, Samantha Topka, Dr. Mary Sajini Devadas
{"title":"Front Cover: Unlocking the Photoluminescence and Photostability of Au11 Clusters through Pt-Mediated Band-Gap Engineering (Chem. Asian J. 6/2025)","authors":"Benjamin Raufman, Dariush Aligholizadeh, Catherine Connolly, Dr. Allen G. Oliver, Dr. Maksym Zhukovskyi, Zaid S. Qureshi, Samantha Topka, Dr. Mary Sajini Devadas","doi":"10.1002/asia.202580601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202580601","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In article number e202401361, Mary Sajini Devadas and co-workers report the synthesis of the novel Pt-doped Au<sub>11</sub> nanocluster (PtAu<sub>10</sub>(PPh<sub>3</sub>)<sub>7</sub>Br<sub>3</sub>). The prototypical halide- and phosphine-ligated Au<sub>11</sub> cluster displays no measurable photoluminescence; the addition of the central Pt dopant expands the HOMO-LUMO band gap resulting in photoluminescence from the cluster (Φ = 1.88%). This work highlights rationally guided methods for inducing photoluminescence via band-gap engineering methods.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":"20 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/asia.202580601","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143638698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bi-Doped NiCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Catalyst for Electrocatalysis Glucose Oxidation Accompanied Hydrogen Generation.","authors":"Yi Xiong, Fengchao Sun, Liangbin Huang","doi":"10.1002/asia.202401811","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202401811","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The slow dynamics of oxygen evolution reaction and the use of the proton exchange membrane have been troubling the hydrogen production from electrolytic water splitting. Reducing the electrolytic voltage and avoiding the utilization of proton exchange membranes are crucial targets for electrolytic hydrogen evolution. Bi-doped NiCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> catalyst is prepared and applied in electrocatalysis glucose oxidation coupled hydrogen generation. Structural characterizations confirm the successful preparation of NiCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and the existence of Bi. Bi leads to the electrons transfer from Co to Ni, increasing the content of Co<sup>3+</sup>, and lowers the oxidation potential of Co. Electrochemical experiments indicate that NiCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>-Bi has good electrocatalytic activity and stability toward electrochemical glucose oxidation, with a potential of 1.13 V vs RHE at 10 mA cm<sup>-2</sup> current density. The asymmetric electrolysis of two electrodes requires just 1.26 V to achieve a 10 mA cm<sup>-2</sup> current density. The design of NiCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>-Bi is an exploration for electrocatalytic glucose oxidation coupled hydrogen production with low voltage and no proton exchange membrane.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143646679","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}
Shengqing Jiang, Hanjun Zhang, Hao Luo, Bo Han, Sergio Moles Quintero, Fanxi Sun, Dongsheng Wang, Juan Casado, Yonghao Zheng
{"title":"Asymmetric Diradical Made By π-Core Modification: Comparisons with Its Symmetric Parents.","authors":"Shengqing Jiang, Hanjun Zhang, Hao Luo, Bo Han, Sergio Moles Quintero, Fanxi Sun, Dongsheng Wang, Juan Casado, Yonghao Zheng","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500267","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202500267","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Asymmetric conjugated diradicals are much less common than their symmetric counterparts because they expand the feasibility of symmetry, but they also present some detrimental aspects. Hence, stud-ies comparing analogue symmetric and asymmetric diradicals are of interest. Previous studies regard-ing the structure of asymmetric conjugated diradicals only focused on analyzing different radical moie-ties attached to the same π-core bridge, while none of them explored the diradicals with asymmetric π-core (same radical moieties). Herein, we report a series of azine derivatives PNP-n (n=1-3). The symmetric diradicals PNP-1 and PNP-3 have a π-core comprising two benzenes or two thiophene units linked to a central azine, respectively. Replacing a benzene unit with thiophene in symmetric PNP-1 diradical yields the asymmetric PNP-2 diradical altering the energy gap and the spin-spin coupling strengths thus modulating the diradical characteristic. This work highlights the advantages and incon-veniences of moving from symmetric to asymmetric diradicals, as well as providing a molecular de-scription of the intrinsic properties of ones and others made of similar chemical compositions.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202500267"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143655639","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":"Cover Feature: A Review on Biomass-Derived Carbon Quantum Dots: Emerging Catalysts for Hydrogenation Catalysis (Chem. Asian J. 6/2025)","authors":"Ripsa Rani Nayak, Hafila Khairun S., Gazala Parveen, Ayesha Garg, Yulia A. Chumachenko, Riyang Shu, Navneet Kumar Gupta","doi":"10.1002/asia.202580602","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202580602","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Biomass-derived carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are emerging as versatile catalysts, showcasing remarkable potential in diverse applications. This includes catalytic hydrogenation, selective reduction of nitroaromatic compounds, and degradation of azo dyes. Their eco-friendly synthesis, high surface area, and tunable properties make CQDs an ideal choice for sustainable chemical transformations, offering a green pathway for industrial and environmental applications. More details can be found in article number e202401005 by Navneet Kumar Gupta and co-workers.<figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":"20 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/asia.202580602","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143638699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"All-Carbon Quaternary Center Containing Tetrahydro-5H-benzo[c]fluorenes via Highly Stereoselective Transannular Carbocation Cyclization.","authors":"Kasam Poonswat, Sineenart Attanonchai, Paratchata Batsomboon, Chatphorn Theppitak, Kittipong Chainok, Somsak Ruchirawat, Poonsakdi Ploypradith","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500300","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202500300","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Transannular carbocation cyclization of the achiral benzannulated cyclononene tertiary alcohols under acid catalysis furnished the [5/6]-fused tetracycles with three contiguous stereogenic centers, one of which is an all-carbon C11b quaternary center, in good-to-excellent yields and diastereoselectivity. Hydride, water, azide, allyl, and electron-rich (hetero)arenes could be employed as nucleophiles. The reaction is under both substrate- and condition-control. Further, functionalization of some selected substrates was also demonstrated. Computational chemistry delineated different competing reaction pathways such as direct substitution at the bisbenzylic position for other related systems-the benzannulated cyclooctene/cyclononene secondary alcohols and provided further evidence for the observed stereoselectivity.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143646677","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}
Fangzhi Hu, Peng Wang, Jiawei Li, Fengying Dong, Long Yi Jin, Shuai-Shuai Li
{"title":"Metal-free Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling for α-Arylation of 3-Aryloxindoles.","authors":"Fangzhi Hu, Peng Wang, Jiawei Li, Fengying Dong, Long Yi Jin, Shuai-Shuai Li","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500001","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202500001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The creation of quaternary carbon centers has been a formidable challenge in organic synthesis due to steric impediments, especially for the polyaryl substituted quaternary carbon centers. Up to now, a few of methods were reported for achieving the α-arylation of 3-aryloxindoles to construct 3,3-diaryloxindoles. We now asserted the TfOH-catalyzed cross-dehydrogenative coupling reaction between the tertiary C(sp<sup>3</sup>)-H and readily available arenes under air atmosphere in green reaction medium for rapid construction of 3,3-diaryloxindoles. In addition, the mechanism of the metal-free cross-dehydrogenative coupling with air as oxidant was meticulously explored.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202500001"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143646684","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}
Yin-Chi Wang, Kun-Mu Lee, Chen-Yu Weng, Shan-Ru Lin, Ching-Yuan Liu
{"title":"From Step-Saving New Synthesis to Photovoltaic Applications of Triindenotrithiophene (TITT) and Related π-Extended Oligoaryls.","authors":"Yin-Chi Wang, Kun-Mu Lee, Chen-Yu Weng, Shan-Ru Lin, Ching-Yuan Liu","doi":"10.1002/asia.202401830","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202401830","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Truxenes, the π-conjugated small molecules with a C<sub>3h</sub>-symmetry, have been extensively investigated in synthesis and application as organic optoelectronic materials. Compared to truxenes, triindenotrithiophene (TITT), a thienyl congener of truxene, was much less explored in the field of synthetic chemistry as well as photovoltaic applications. Different from the reported synthesis requiring at least 14 steps to access TITT-related small molecules, in this work, we have successfully developed a seven-step new synthetic route to TITT and its π-extended oligoaryls (YCW01-04). Our synthetic strategy involved two direct C─H/C─Br coupling reactions, avoiding tedious protection/deprotection chemical transformations. Essential reaction conditions including ligand, base, and solvent for direct C─H arylations were well-optimized, thus affording target products in yields up to 87% (YCW02). In addition, for the first time, the TITT core-based oligoaryls were fabricated as hole-transporting material (HTM) in perovskite solar cells (PSC), giving the highest power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 15.3% (YCW01).</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202401830"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143646682","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":"Reactivity of Ionic Liquid-Based Phenolate Zwitterions for CO<sub>2</sub> Capture in the Aqueous Phase.","authors":"Bruno B de Araujo, Paulo F B Gonçalves","doi":"10.1002/asia.202401812","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202401812","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ideal liquid sorbents, such as phenolate zwitterions, represent a novel and promising technology for CO<sub>2</sub> capture. To enhance their design and reactivity with CO<sub>2</sub>, two types of substituents, electron-donating groups (EDGs) and electron-withdrawing groups (EWGs) were investigated. Using density functional theory (DFT) with a large basis set, their effectiveness as reactivity modulators was assessed through energy decomposition analysis, noncovalent interaction, natural bond orbitals (NBO), evaluation of reaction energy barriers, and pK<sub>a</sub>. EDGs, in general, enhance phenolate reactivity and stability, highlighting their potential in the design of advanced zwitterionic sorbents for CO<sub>2</sub> capture. Conversely, EWGs demonstrated mixed effects, providing lower CO<sub>2</sub> capture effectiveness but enhancing recyclability of the phenolates. In summary, our findings provide a framework to investigate substituent efficacy and design next-generation carbon capture materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202401812"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143639385","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":"Indole-Boron-Difluoride Complexes with Anticancer and Fluorescence Properties.","authors":"Veerapattha Vanthiya, Theeranuch Jaroenchuensiri, Kriangsak Faikhruea, Pitchayanin Pang-Eaem, Napongchayon Plianjantuek, Taweetham Limpanuparb, Tirayut Vilaivan, Chanat Aonbangkhen, Pitak Chuawong","doi":"10.1002/asia.202401698","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202401698","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Eight indole-boron-difluoride complexes were synthesized from 2,3-arylpyridylindole derivatives via Sonogashira coupling and Larock heteroannulation. These complexes exhibited distinct photophysical properties. Solvent polarity influenced their spectral behavior showing hypsochromic absorption, bathochromic emission shifts, and aggregation-induced emission (AIE) in mixed solvents. The ¹⁹F NMR shifts and photophysical properties, including excitation, emission maxima, and Stokes shift, correlated with Hammett substituent constants highlighting electronic effects on molecular properties. The synthesized complexes exhibited a range of intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) behaviors, as evidenced by their Lippert-Mataga parameters. TD-DFT calculations aligned with experimental data, offering insight into spectroscopic behavior. Notably, the indole-boron-difluoride complex bearing a methyl ester group exhibited significant anticancer activity against HeLa cells and potential for fluorescence imaging, indicating its promise for biomedical applications in cell imaging and therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202401698"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143633268","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":"N-Substituted Aza-Glycine Promotes C8 CO···HN Hydrogen Bonding: A Novel Motif to Design Constrained Peptidomimetics.","authors":"Anshulata, Amar Ghosh, Bani Kanta Sarma","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500035","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202500035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peptidomimetic modifications enhance the rigidity, cell permeability, and proteolytic stability of peptides, presenting significant promise for drug development. One such modification involves the isosteric replacement of the peptide backbone C<sub>α</sub>H with a nitrogen (N) atom, resulting in azapeptides. In azapeptides, there are two backbone N atoms within a single residue, with the possibility of substituting either one or both simultaneously. Previous studies have effectively mimicked the side chain substitution patterns in peptides by focusing on substituents on the nitrogen at the C<sub>α</sub> position of azapeptides. In this study, we explored the unconventional substitution at the N-terminus nitrogen by using N-substituted aza-glycine (azGly). We investigated peptide-azapeptide dimers featuring N-acetyl-proline at the N-terminus of an N-methyl azGly residue. These hybrid peptides produced turn structures stabilized by an unusual C8 CO···HN hydrogen bond, stabilizing the proline amide in its trans conformation. Computational studies, including Density Functional Theory (DFT), Natural Bond Orbital (NBO), and Atoms In Molecules (AIM) analyses, confirmed the stabilizing effect of this C8 hydrogen bond, which was further validated by NMR and CD spectroscopic studies. As the NH position is occupied by C<sub>α</sub>HR in natural peptides and proteins, formation of such C8 hydrogen bond is unlikely. Overall, we provided a novel strategy to introduce non-natural C8 hydrogen bond into peptide backbone via the incorporation of N-substituted azGly, which could be used to design more rigid and stable peptides and peptidomimetics, with potential applications in drug development.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e202500035"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143633269","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}