{"title":"Rhenium-Doped Antimony Trioxide for Biomass Sucrose Upcycling to Generate Formic Acid Coupling Hydrogen Evolution","authors":"Jiaqi Xiong, Yating Li, Jingjing Yang, Muxue Li, Shuang Dong, Zhou Yang","doi":"10.1002/cplu.70209","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cplu.70209","url":null,"abstract":"<p>It is of significance that abundant biomass sucrose is converted into the high-value-added formic acid (FA) through the sucrose oxidative reaction (SOR). Herein, the high melting point metal rhenium (Re) is doped into the Sb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> to form Re-Sb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanoblock. The Re-Sb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> has narrower bandgap and more active sites, so it shows good electrocatalytic performances with a low SOR potential of 1.28 V at 10 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> and a hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) overpotential of 173 mV at 10 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> in 1 M KOH + 0.1 M sucrose, which are superior to Sb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and commercial RuO<sub>2</sub> and Pt/C. The Re-Sb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> successfully catalyzes sucrose to FA according to the <sup>1</sup>H NMR data with a high Faradaic efficiency (<i>FE</i>) of 87.7% at 1.6 V. This work provides a strategy for biomass sucrose upcycling to protect environment linking to hydrogen evolution.</p>","PeriodicalId":148,"journal":{"name":"ChemPlusChem","volume":"91 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148443466","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}
{"title":"Design and Development of Solvent-Sensitive Zn(II)/Al(III) Responsive Chemosensor: Extension to the Real-World Application","authors":"Manik Das, Mousumi Giri, Soumik Laha, Bidhan Chandra Samanta, Tithi Maity","doi":"10.1002/cplu.202500728","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cplu.202500728","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this work, we have synthesised and spectroscopically characterised an acyl hydrazone-based chemosensor, <b>H<sub>2</sub>L</b>, through two intermediate steps. Remarkably, this chemosensor exhibits selective recognition of Zn(II) and Al(III) ions in 9:1 EtOH–water and DMSO–water media, respectively, among competing cations. Followed by an optical colour change, the presence of Zn(II) and Al(III) ions enhances the luminescence property of the probe <b>H<sub>2</sub>L</b>. The limit of detection for both ions is within the nanomolar range. As a practical advantage, the sensor can also be employed in several applications for easy, on-site detection, such as paper strips, cotton buds, and fluorescent ink. The chelation-enhanced fluorescence emission in the presence of two target cations is the primary reason for the increased emission intensity when both analytes are present. The probe-analyte NMR titration confirms the deprotonation of H2L and its coordination to the target metal ions. The Job's plot and mass spectral data are used to assess the stoichiometric addition of the probe to the analyte. The high binding constants obtained for the probe–analyte interactions confirm strong affinity between <b>H<sub>2</sub>L</b> and the target ion, which is further supported by the successful isolation and characterisation of the corresponding solid Zn(II) complex (complex <b>1</b>).</p>","PeriodicalId":148,"journal":{"name":"ChemPlusChem","volume":"91 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148443525","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}
ChemPlusChemPub Date : 2026-07-11DOI: 10.1002/cplu.70206
P. P. Sanak Archana, Abdul Rafeek Hiba, Eldose Elsa, Roy Silpa, Vadakkalur Sampath Chithra, Nallasamy Palanisami
{"title":"Aggregation Induced Emission-Active Ferrocene Appended Naphthalimide and Phthalimide Chromophores for Mechanochromic and Non-Linear Optical Applications","authors":"P. P. Sanak Archana, Abdul Rafeek Hiba, Eldose Elsa, Roy Silpa, Vadakkalur Sampath Chithra, Nallasamy Palanisami","doi":"10.1002/cplu.70206","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cplu.70206","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A new ferrocene (Donor) phenyl (π) conjugated phthalimide and naphthalimide (Acceptors) chromophores, Fc-Ph-PI (<b>1</b>) and Fc-Ph-NI (<b>2</b>), were synthesized and characterized. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies revealed that chromophore <b>2</b> crystallizes centrosymmetric monoclinic <i>P</i>2<sub>1</sub>/<i>n</i> space group with non-covalent interactions (intermolecular hydrogen bonding and C<span></span>H…π interactions), which favors SHG efficiencies. The solvatochromic studies were conducted to elucidate the intramolecular charge–transfer (ICT) process, which results in a 46 nm blueshift in the emission spectra of chromophore <b>2</b> relative to its absorption spectra, due to a higher ground-state dipole moment. The aggregation-induced emission (AIE) studies in THF/H<sub>2</sub>O mixture at 90% showed enhanced emission for chromophore <b>2</b> due to restricted intramolecular rotation (RIR). Additionally, chromophore <b>2</b> exhibited mechanofluorochromic and acidochromic behavior, which resulted in an increased emission maximum and intensity. The second-order non-linear optical (NLO) property of the chromophores was studied using Kurtz Perry powder technique, utilizing KDP as a standard reference. Chromophore <b>2</b> exhibits 1.35 times higher Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) efficiency than chromophore <b>1</b>, attributed to efficient charge transfer facilitated by enhanced π-extension of the naphthalimide acceptor. Furthermore, density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TD-DFT) calculations were performed to validate the experimental results using B3LYP/6-31+G** level of theory.</p>","PeriodicalId":148,"journal":{"name":"ChemPlusChem","volume":"91 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148417134","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}
{"title":"Multifunctional Peroxidase-Mimicking Ag2S/NiS/Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanozyme for Hydrogen Peroxide Determination and Dye Degradation","authors":"Monica Singh, Mukul Das, Abhishek Srivastava, Navin Kumar Mogha","doi":"10.1002/cplu.70204","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cplu.70204","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) is an environmentally beneficial intermediate essential to human biological metabolism. However, the human body may suffer serious cellular damage because of the overproduction and buildup of excess H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>. For the detection of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>, the Ag<sub>2</sub>S/NiS-adhered reduced graphene oxide (Ag<sub>2</sub>S/NiS/rGO) nanozyme was developed, which oxidizes 3, 3, 5, 5-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) into a blue-colored product, resulting in the development of an efficient and cost-effective colorimetric method. In real sample analysis, this approach showed good recovery (97.5%–100.6%) and a sensitivity to H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> concentrations from 0.1 to 100 mM, with the lowest limit of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> observed at 0.1 mM, with <i>K</i><sub>m</sub> value as low as 0.498 mM. Additionally, investigations on selectivity, storage stability (3 weeks), and recycling stability were conducted. The same nanozyme is also utilized to remove organic dyes when H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> is present. According to the results, methyl orange (MO) and rhodamine B (RhB) dyes decay in 8 and 6 min, respectively, with apparent rate constants of 0.02287/min for MO and 0.02132/min for RhB. This multifunctional nanozyme offers a promising platform for real-time environmental monitoring and sustainable wastewater treatment by enabling sensitive H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> detection and rapid degradation of hazardous organic dyes.</p>","PeriodicalId":148,"journal":{"name":"ChemPlusChem","volume":"91 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148417176","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}
ChemPlusChemPub Date : 2026-07-11DOI: 10.1002/cplu.70205
Joanna Szymkowiak
{"title":"Overview of Chiral Nematic Mesoporous Organosilica Materials Obtained Using Cellulose Nanocrystals as a Green Template","authors":"Joanna Szymkowiak","doi":"10.1002/cplu.70205","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cplu.70205","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Chiral nematic mesoporous organosilica materials, inspired by the coassembly of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and organosilica precursors, offer unprecedented opportunities for designing functional nanostructures with tunable physicochemical properties. Templating approaches leveraging the intrinsic chirality and nematic ordering of CNCs enable the fabrication of highly ordered organosilica with controlled natural morphology. These chiral nematic materials have properties that make them suitable for applications in optics, decoration, catalysis, and adsorption. Recent advances demonstrate that precise modulation of their structural and surface characteristics can unlock new functionalities, positioning CNC-templated chiral organosilica films as a powerful platform for next-generation “fine and smart” materials science.</p>","PeriodicalId":148,"journal":{"name":"ChemPlusChem","volume":"91 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148417129","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}
ChemPlusChemPub Date : 2026-07-08DOI: 10.1002/cplu.70202
Miguel Mateus, Sundaravelu Nallappan, Lukas Rycek
{"title":"Storing Data With Propargylic Amines Using Thin-Layer Chromatography for the Data Retrieval","authors":"Miguel Mateus, Sundaravelu Nallappan, Lukas Rycek","doi":"10.1002/cplu.70202","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cplu.70202","url":null,"abstract":"<p>We developed a cost-effective method for storing medium-sized datasets in mixtures of propargylic amines as storage molecules. The synthesis of the molecules relies on a silver-catalyzed multicomponent A<sup>3</sup> coupling, enabling fast access to various propargylic amdines. The approach requires minimal synthetic effort, and simple TLC analysis ensures straightforward retrieval of the encoded data. Demonstrated on a QR code and a two-bit image, this method enables long-term preservation of static, small-to-medium-sized datasets with high accuracy of recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":148,"journal":{"name":"ChemPlusChem","volume":"91 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cplu.70202","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148409746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemPlusChemPub Date : 2026-07-08DOI: 10.1002/cplu.70203
Nur Syuhada Abas, Nor Saadah Mohd Yusof, Noordini M. Salleh
{"title":"Comparative Study of Vinyl Polymerization of Styrene-Based Polymers Using Free Radical and Ultrasound Initiation","authors":"Nur Syuhada Abas, Nor Saadah Mohd Yusof, Noordini M. Salleh","doi":"10.1002/cplu.70203","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cplu.70203","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study explores the polymerization behavior of styrene and a liquid crystalline acrylate (MA) monomer under free radical and ultrasound initiation, highlighting method-dependent selective efficiency. Structural confirmation was achieved via <sup>1</sup>H NMR, <sup>13</sup>C NMR, and FTIR, with molecular weights (<i>M</i><sub>n</sub>) determined by <sup>1</sup>H NMR. Ultrasound-initiated styrene polymerization, yielding higher <i>M</i><sub>n</sub> and rapid conversion within 60 min, whereas free radical polymerization achieved higher overall conversion over longer times, demonstrating its time-dependent reliability. Ultrasound initiation proved ineffective for liquid crystalline acrylate polymers (<b>P5–P8</b>) and its copolymers (<b>CP3–CP4</b>), likely due to incomplete initiator activation, residual oxygen, monomer structural constraints, and equipment set up limitations, whereas free radical polymerization enabled successful synthesis (<b>P1–P4</b>, <b>CP1–CP2</b>). POM analysis of polymer <b>P4</b> revealed that the nematic mesophase at 166 °C and <b>CP2</b> at 106 °C. All polymers exhibited outstanding thermal stability, with 5% weight loss above 350 °C, highlighting their suitability for high-temperature processing and applications. These findings demonstrate the critical role of initiation strategy, solvent choice, and monomer characteristics in controlling polymerization kinetics and molecular architecture, providing insights and possible control for the design of thermally robust LCP-based materials for advanced functional applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":148,"journal":{"name":"ChemPlusChem","volume":"91 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148409743","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}
ChemPlusChemPub Date : 2026-07-08DOI: 10.1002/cplu.70207
Shamim Islam, Tonmoy J. Bora, Donguk Kim, Young-Bin Park, Kangkan Sarmah, Ankur K. Guha, Galla V. Karunakar, Kusum K. Bania
{"title":"Selective Oxidation of Benzyl Alcohol in Water With Cobalt-Exchanged Zeolite-NaY Catalyst","authors":"Shamim Islam, Tonmoy J. Bora, Donguk Kim, Young-Bin Park, Kangkan Sarmah, Ankur K. Guha, Galla V. Karunakar, Kusum K. Bania","doi":"10.1002/cplu.70207","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cplu.70207","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A low-cost and highly selective benzyl alcohol (BA) oxidation process in water was established through the activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) by cobalt-exchanged zeolite-NaY catalyst, Co-NaY. Different physicochemical and spectroscopic analyses confirmed the existence of cobalt(II) species as Co(OH)<sub>2</sub> in zeolite-NaY framework. Zeolite-NaY played a pivotal role in trapping the free radicals, activating the PMS, and stabilizing the active Co(peroxo) species, Co(O–O). The involvement of Co(O–O) species in the reaction mechanism was evidenced by characteristic spectroscopic analyses, including the FTIR band at 926 cm<sup>−1</sup> and the Raman band at 983 cm<sup>−1</sup>, attributed to the ν(O–O) vibration through Fermi resonance. The formation of cobalt(oxo)(hydroxy) complex as the intermediate redox active centre was believed to help the BA oxidation reaction to proceed through a non-free radical pathway. Noninvolvement of the free radical in the course of the reaction was evident from the electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopic analysis. Benzaldehyde was selectively obtained up to 85% through the benzylic C<span></span>H bond activation process in water making it a green reaction. Density functional theory calculations further supported the proposed mechanism, indicating that the reaction is thermodynamically favourable at 50°C in water. The catalyst exhibited good recyclability, maintaining product selectivity over three cycles.</p>","PeriodicalId":148,"journal":{"name":"ChemPlusChem","volume":"91 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148409749","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}
{"title":"Synergistic Multioxide Nanoheterostructures for High-Performance Supercapacitors","authors":"Amuthameena Subramanian, Balraj Baskaran, Rathinam Angamuthu, Jeeva Thangaraj","doi":"10.1002/cplu.70199","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cplu.70199","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Advancing multifunctional electrode materials is crucial for next-generation energy technologies. In this work, SnO<sub>2</sub>/ZnO/CdO nanocomposites were engineered to synergistically enhance charge transfer and electrochemical performance for efficient energy storage, which was evaluated through supercapacitor studies. Structural analysis confirmed the tetragonal rutile phase of SnO<sub>2</sub>, the hexagonal phase of ZnO and the face-centered cubic structure of CdO. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy verified elemental composition, while optical and Raman analyses revealed size and surface defect characteristics. Electrochemical measurements through cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge–discharge exhibited a high specific capacitance of 556.81 F g<sup>−1</sup>, reflecting superior charge storage behavior. It was inferred that ZnO improved electronic conductivity, CdO increased carrier density and ion mobility inside the electrode, while SnO<sub>2</sub> offered structural stability and high theoretical capacity.</p>","PeriodicalId":148,"journal":{"name":"ChemPlusChem","volume":"91 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148389164","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}
ChemPlusChemPub Date : 2026-07-05DOI: 10.1002/cplu.70193
Tyler L. H. Ramstack, Daniel K. Unruh, Leonard R. MacGillivray, Ryan H. Groeneman
{"title":"Probing the Landscape of Photoactive Mixed Cocrystals: Unexpected Photostability Involving a Br/I Halogen Exchange","authors":"Tyler L. H. Ramstack, Daniel K. Unruh, Leonard R. MacGillivray, Ryan H. Groeneman","doi":"10.1002/cplu.70193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cplu.70193","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The formation, structural diversity, and photoreactivity of members of a series of hydrogen-bonded mixed cocrystals were achieved by changing the halogen atoms of trihalophenols; namely, 2,4,6-trichlorophenol, 2,4,6-tribromophenol, and 2,4,6-triiodophenol. The inclusion of two isosteric hydrogen-bond donors led to structural diversity and different photochemical behavior when combined with <i>trans</i>-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene. The realization of a three-component mixed cocrystal was achieved when combining neighboring halogen atoms such as Cl/Br and Br/I pairs. The mixed cocrystal based upon 2,4,6-trichlorophenol and 2,4,6-tribromophenol was the only mixed solid to undergo a [2 + 2] photocycloaddition reaction. The overall yield for the equal molar-mixed cocrystal lies at the midpoint between the two binary cocrystals, which demonstrates that the extent of a solid-state photoreaction can be affected using halogen exchange. The mixed cocrystal containing 2,4,6-tribromophenol and 2,4,6-triiodophenol yielded a different face-to-face <i>π</i>–<i>π</i> stacking pattern, which illustrates that the type of halogen atom can influence crystal packing. The mixed cocrystal was determined to be photostable owing to improper positioning of the carbon─carbon double bond. To test structural reliability, an additional isostructural mixed cocrystal for each system was also realized by using 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)acetylene as a hydrogen-bond acceptor.</p>","PeriodicalId":148,"journal":{"name":"ChemPlusChem","volume":"91 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148389188","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}