ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-01-22DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202402333
Munir Ur Rehman, Rong Yin, Zhao-Di Yang, Guiling Zhang, Yang Liu, Feng-Ming Zhang, Cancan Yu, Sheraz Muhammad
{"title":"Fabrication and Modification of Hydrotalcite-Based Photocatalysts and Their Composites for CO 2 Reduction: A Critical Review.","authors":"Munir Ur Rehman, Rong Yin, Zhao-Di Yang, Guiling Zhang, Yang Liu, Feng-Ming Zhang, Cancan Yu, Sheraz Muhammad","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202402333","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202402333","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Layered double hydroxides (LDHs), which resemble hydrotalcite, are a type of materials with cationic layers and exchangeable interlayer anions. They have drawn lots of curiosity as a high-temperature CO2 adsorbent because of its quick desorption/sorption kinetics and renewability. Due to its extensive divalent or trivalent cationic metals, high anion exchange property, memory effect, adjustable behavior, bio-friendliness, easy to prepare and relatively low cost, the LDHs-based materials are becoming increasingly popular for photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). Fabrication and modification are good ways to move forward the advancement of LDHs-based catalysts, which will help chemistry and materials science make great progress. In this review we discussed structural characteristics and the methods for preparation and modification of LDHs-based photocatalysts. We also highlighted and discussed the major developments and applications in photocatalytic CO2RR as well as the photocatalytic mechanism. The goal of the present review is to give a broad summary of the various LDHs-based photocatalysts and the corresponding design strategies, which could motivate more excellent research works to explore this kind of CO2RR photocatalysts to further increase CO2 conversion yield and selectivity.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202402333"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142996965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-01-22DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202402322
Qian Chen, Lin Tian, Wei Ren, Xirui Zhang, Guosheng Li, Sibo Wang, Guigang Zhang, Zhi-An Lan
{"title":"Nitrogen Modified Linear Polythiophene Derivatives with Polarized Charge Distribution for Red Light-Induced Photocatalysis.","authors":"Qian Chen, Lin Tian, Wei Ren, Xirui Zhang, Guosheng Li, Sibo Wang, Guigang Zhang, Zhi-An Lan","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202402322","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202402322","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Elevating the long-wavelength activation of photocatalysts represents a formidable approach to optimizing sunlight utilization. Polythiophene (PTh), although renowned for its robust light absorption and excellent conductivity, is largely overlooked for its potential as a photocatalyst due to the swift recombination of photogenerated charge carriers. Herein, we unveil that the strategic introduction of an aromatic ring containing varying nitrogen content into PTh instigates polarized charge distribution and facilitates the narrowing of the band gap, thereby achieving efficient photocatalytic activities for both hydrogen and hydrogen peroxide generation. Notably, the best sample, PTh-N2, even demonstrates photocatalytic activity in the red light region (600-700 nm). This study offers a promising avenue for the development of polymer photocatalysts with efficient photocatalytic performance for red light-induced photocatalysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202402322"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142996973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-01-20DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202402248
Robin Tannert, Sarah Barth, Jakob Hildebrandt, Andreas Taubert, Jens Weber
{"title":"Sustainability of Enzymatic Monomer Synthesis: Evaluation via Comparison of Petrochemical and Enzymatic Alkene Epoxidation by Life Cycle Assessment.","authors":"Robin Tannert, Sarah Barth, Jakob Hildebrandt, Andreas Taubert, Jens Weber","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202402248","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202402248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Life cycle assessment (LCA) was used, next to green chemistry concepts, to compare the full environmental impacts of the epoxidation of a bio-based monomer, which can be used for the synthesis of vitrimers. On a laboratory scale, the synthesis of the monomer can either be done via a petrochemical route or via an enzymatic reaction pathway. Both reaction pathways were initially optimized to minimize the impact of suboptimal routes on the sustainability evaluation. The subsequent assessment of the enzymatic routes shows lower impact factors for most criteria compared to the petrochemical routes. A significant drawback of the enzymatic reaction, however, is its electricity consumption. The yields of the respective reactions also proved to be crucial; realistic changes in yields revealed the petrochemical reaction to be more sustainable in some cases. LCA is therefore a valuable tool for the preliminary evaluation of the developed synthesis pathways and to identify the critical adjustments needed to increase the sustainability of each reaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202402248"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142996982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-01-20DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202402538
Andrea Citarella, Alessandro Fiori, Alessandra Silvani, Daniele Passarella, Valerio Fasano
{"title":"Sustainable Synthesis of 1,2,3-Triazoles using Cyrene as a Biodegradable Solvent in Click Chemistry.","authors":"Andrea Citarella, Alessandro Fiori, Alessandra Silvani, Daniele Passarella, Valerio Fasano","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202402538","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cssc.202402538","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The first successful synthesis of 1,2,3-triazoles using Cyrene<sup>TM</sup> as a biodegradable and non-toxic solvent in click chemistry has been developed. In contrast to previous methods, this sustainable approach allows product isolation by simple precipitation in water, eliminating the need for organic solvent extractions and column chromatography purifications, thus minimizing waste consumption while reducing operational costs. The protocol, performed also at gram scale, has broad applicability and versatility, as shown with complex substrates like biologically active coumarins or triazole-linked bifunctional molecules. Finally, this protocol is also amenable to a three-component reaction involving organic halides, terminal acetylenes and sodium azide, thus avoiding the isolation of organic azides, difficult-to-handle species known for their environmental sensitivity.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202402538"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142996985","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modification at ITO/NiO<sub>x</sub> Interface with MoS<sub>2</sub> Enables Hole Transport for Efficient and Stable Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells.","authors":"Hongye Dong, Jiayi Fan, Haohui Fang, Hongrui Lin, Xiaowen Gao, Kewei Wang, Yi Wang, Cheng Mu, Dongsheng Xu","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202402400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202402400","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Inverted perovskite solar cells (IPSCs) utilizing nickel oxide (NiO<sub>x</sub>) as hole transport material have made great progress, driven by improvements in materials and interface engineering. However, challenges remain due to the low intrinsic conductivity of NiO<sub>x</sub> and inefficient hole transport. In this study, we introduced MoS<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles at the indium tin oxide (ITO) /NiO<sub>x</sub> interface to enhance the ITO surface and optimize the deposition of NiO<sub>x</sub>, resulting in increased conductivity linked to a ratio of Ni<sup>3+</sup>:Ni<sup>2+</sup>. This interface modification not only optimized energy level but also promoted hole transport and reduced defects. Consequently, IPSCs with MoS<sub>2</sub> modified at ITO/NiO<sub>x</sub> interface achieved a champion power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 21.42 %, compared to 20.25 % without modification. Additionally, unencapsulated IPSCs with this interface modification displayed improved stability under thermal, light, humidity and ambient conditions. This innovative strategy for ITO/NiO<sub>x</sub> interface modification efficiently promotes hole transportation and can be integrated with other interface engineering approaches, offering valuable insights for the development of highly efficient and stable IPSCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202402400"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142996970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-01-20DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202402599
Zuzana Mravíková, Tibor Peňaška, Daniela Horniaková, Radovan Sebesta
{"title":"Mechanochemical Palladium-catalyzed Cross-coupling of Thianthrenium Salts and Arylboronic Acids.","authors":"Zuzana Mravíková, Tibor Peňaška, Daniela Horniaková, Radovan Sebesta","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202402599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202402599","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cross-coupling reactions are indispensable for the construction of complex molecular scaffolds. In this work, we developed a sustainable methodology for the cross-coupling reaction of arene thianthrenium salts with aryl boronic acids, which can be effectively realized under mechanochemical conditions. Liquid-assisted grinding (LAG) enabled fast and high-yielding synthesis of a range of biaryls via Pd/RuPhos-catalyzed cross-coupling. The transformation works under ambient temperature and on air. Environmentally friendly solvent 2-methyltetrahydrofurane (Me-THF) was used as a LAG additive. Moreover, the major by-product of the cross-coupling reaction, thianthrene, can be recovered and reused.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202402599"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142996967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-01-19DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202402552
Yeowon Yoon, Seung Woo Han, Moo Whan Shin
{"title":"Synergistic Effects of Fluorinated Li-Based Metal-Organic Framework Filler on Matrix Polarity and Anion Immobilization in Quasi-Solid State Electrolyte for Lithium-Metal Batteries.","authors":"Yeowon Yoon, Seung Woo Han, Moo Whan Shin","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202402552","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cssc.202402552","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) based electrolyte is a promising alternative to liquid electrolytes in lithium metal batteries. However, its commercial application is limited by high crystallinity and low Li<sup>+</sup> ion conductivity. In this study, we synthesized a fluorinated Li-based metal-organic framework (Li-MOF-F) and used it as a filler to address these limitations. The strategy for the Li-MOF-F filler stands out in two main aspects: framework structure for rapid Li<sup>+</sup> ion transport and F-functional group with electronegativity. The LiO<sub>4</sub> with π-π conjugated dicarboxylate enables the reversible Li intercalation in the lattice structure. The fluorine atoms with electronegativity transform the polymer matrix from non-polar to polar phase and immobilize TFSI<sup>-</sup> anions by electrostatic interaction. As a result, the PVDF-HFP electrolyte with Li-MOF-F (LMF-PE) achieves the highest polarity and Li transference number. In Li/Li symmetric cell tests, LMF-PE demonstrates stable Li plating/stripping behavior without dendrites. Additionally, we applied lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NCM) with 94 % Ni content as a cathode material in cell test. LMF-PE cell delivers a high initial discharge capacity of 226.9 mAh g<sup>-1</sup> and 80 % capacity retention after 150 cycles, highlighting its superior cycling performance. These enhancements are attributed to the structural and electrostatic benefits of Li-MOF-F.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202402552"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142996987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Construction of an Indium-Based Coordination Polymer with Redox Non-Innocent Ligand for High-Efficient Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction.","authors":"Chang Liu, Linqin Wang, Hao Yang, Yunxuan Ding, Ziqi Zhao, Peili Zhang, Fei Li, Licheng Sun, Fusheng Li","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500020","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cssc.202500020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Developing high-activity and long-term stable electrocatalysts for electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> reduction reaction (eCO<sub>2</sub>RR) to valuable products is still a challenge. An in-depth understanding of reaction mechanisms and the structure-function relationship is required for the development of an advanced catalytic eCO<sub>2</sub>RR system. Herein, a coordination polymer of indium(III) and benzenehexathiol (BHT) was developed as an electrocatalyst (In-BHT) for eCO<sub>2</sub>RR to HCOO<sup>-</sup>, which displayed an outstanding catalytic performance over the entire pH range. However, experimental results revealed significantly different catalytic pathways in the acid and neutral/alkaline solutions, which are attributed to the influence of redox non-innocent ligands on the rate-determining step (RDS). In the acid solution, the RDS is the formation of *OCOH intermediate through the proton transfer that originates from H<sub>2</sub>O in the solution, leading to relatively sluggish kinetics. But in the neutral or alkaline solution, the thiolate groups could be protonated during the catalytic process, and such proton can attack on carbon of absorbed CO<sub>2</sub> via an intramolecular proton transfer, promoting the formation of *OCHO intermediate, resulting in faster kinetics. Our findings revealed the pivotal roles of the redox non-innocent ligands of metal active sites for eCO<sub>2</sub>RR, providing a new idea for designing highly efficient electrocatalysts.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500020"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142996961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-01-17DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202402547
Francesco Basoccu, Pietro Caboni, Andrea Porcheddu
{"title":"Mechanochemistry: Unravelling the Impact of Metal Leaching in Organic Synthesis.","authors":"Francesco Basoccu, Pietro Caboni, Andrea Porcheddu","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202402547","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cssc.202402547","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Solvent-free techniques have gained considerable attention in recent years due to their environmental advantages and potential to enable chemical reactivities beyond the reach of traditional solution-based methods. Mechanochemistry has emerged as a groundbreaking approach to drive sustainable chemical processes. Despite its promise, some challenges still need to be explored, including the overlooked issue of material leaching during grinding, a phenomenon in which components from milling media or reaction vessels, such as stainless steel, unintentionally alter reaction outcomes. This study investigates the role of metal leaching in reducing arylnitrosamines by using a poorly soluble solid reagent, thiourea dioxide (TDO), focusing on stainless steel vessels. By comparing conventional mechanochemical methods with innovative solvent-free vibratory techniques, we assess the extent of metal contamination and its impact on reaction efficiency. These findings provide new insights into how material leaching influences chemical processes and offer valuable guidance for optimizing these forward-looking and green methodologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202402547"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142996969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-01-17DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202402098
Ayman Esmat Ahmed Elkholy, Kingsley Poon, Gurvinder Singh, Marcus Giansiracusa, Kimberley L Callaghan, Colette Boskovic, Amanda V Ellis, Peter Kingshott
{"title":"Electrosynthesis of Silane-Modified Magnetic Nanoparticles for Efficient Lead Ion Removal.","authors":"Ayman Esmat Ahmed Elkholy, Kingsley Poon, Gurvinder Singh, Marcus Giansiracusa, Kimberley L Callaghan, Colette Boskovic, Amanda V Ellis, Peter Kingshott","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202402098","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202402098","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The removal of heavy metal ions, such as lead (Pb2+), from aqueous systems is critical due to their high toxicity and bioaccumulation in living organisms. This study presents a straightforward approach for the synthesis and surface modification of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) for the magnetic removal of Pb2+ ions. IONPs were produced via electrosynthesis at varying voltages (10-40 V), with optimal magnetic properties achieved at 40 V resulting in highly crystalline and magnetic IONPs in the gamma-maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) phase. IONPs were characterized using various techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). A novel electrochemical method was developed for the silanization of IONPs using tetraethoxysilane (TEOS), (3-mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane (MPTMS) and (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES). The resulting silane-modified IONPs were evaluated for the magnetic removal of Pb2+ ions, with TEOS-modified IONPs demonstrating superior performance. This material exhibited a high adsorption capacity of 519 mg/g at a Pb2+ ion concentration of 300 ppm, and high removal efficiency across a range of Pb2+ ion concentrations, attributed to its Fe2O3@SiO2 core-shell structure. This study highlights the potential of the electrochemical synthesis and silanization of nanoparticles for heavy metal remediation in water.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202402098"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142996963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}