Precision ChemistryPub Date : 2025-01-10DOI: 10.1021/prechem.4c0008410.1021/prechem.4c00084
Yang Liu, Ziren Wang, Guoliang Hu, Xiaomeng Chen, Ke Xu, Yuqiao Guo*, Yi Xie and Changzheng Wu*,
{"title":"Precision Intercalation of Organic Molecules in 2D Layered Materials: From Interface Chemistry to Low-Dimensional Physics","authors":"Yang Liu, Ziren Wang, Guoliang Hu, Xiaomeng Chen, Ke Xu, Yuqiao Guo*, Yi Xie and Changzheng Wu*, ","doi":"10.1021/prechem.4c0008410.1021/prechem.4c00084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/prechem.4c00084https://doi.org/10.1021/prechem.4c00084","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The past few decades have witnessed significant development in intercalation chemistry research aimed at precisely controlling material properties. Intercalation, as a powerful surface and interface synthesis strategy, facilitates the insertion of external guests into van der Waals (vdW) gaps in two-dimensional (2D) layered materials, inducing various modulation effects (the weakening of interlayer interactions, changes in electronic structures, interfacial charge transfer, and symmetry manipulation) to tailor material properties while preserving intralayer covalent bonds. Importantly, benefiting from the very diverse structures and properties of organic molecules, their intercalation enables the integration of various molecules with a wide array of 2D materials, resulting in the creation of numerous organic–inorganic hybrid superlattices with exotic properties, which brings extensive potential applications in fields such as spintronics, superconductor electronics, optoelectronics, and thermoelectrics. Herein, based on recent advancements in organic intercalation systems, we briefly discuss a summary and classification of various organic guest species. We also discuss three modulation effects induced by organic intercalation and further introduce intriguing modulations in physicochemical properties, including superconductivity, magnetism, thermoelectricity and thermal conductivity, chiral-induced spin selectivity (CISS) effects, and interlayer-confined chemical reaction. Finally, we offer insights into future research opportunities and emerging challenges in organic intercalation systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":29793,"journal":{"name":"Precision Chemistry","volume":"3 2","pages":"51–71 51–71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/prechem.4c00084","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143473674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Precision ChemistryPub Date : 2025-01-10eCollection Date: 2025-02-24DOI: 10.1021/prechem.4c00084
Yang Liu, Ziren Wang, Guoliang Hu, Xiaomeng Chen, Ke Xu, Yuqiao Guo, Yi Xie, Changzheng Wu
{"title":"Precision Intercalation of Organic Molecules in 2D Layered Materials: From Interface Chemistry to Low-Dimensional Physics.","authors":"Yang Liu, Ziren Wang, Guoliang Hu, Xiaomeng Chen, Ke Xu, Yuqiao Guo, Yi Xie, Changzheng Wu","doi":"10.1021/prechem.4c00084","DOIUrl":"10.1021/prechem.4c00084","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The past few decades have witnessed significant development in intercalation chemistry research aimed at precisely controlling material properties. Intercalation, as a powerful surface and interface synthesis strategy, facilitates the insertion of external guests into van der Waals (vdW) gaps in two-dimensional (2D) layered materials, inducing various modulation effects (the weakening of interlayer interactions, changes in electronic structures, interfacial charge transfer, and symmetry manipulation) to tailor material properties while preserving intralayer covalent bonds. Importantly, benefiting from the very diverse structures and properties of organic molecules, their intercalation enables the integration of various molecules with a wide array of 2D materials, resulting in the creation of numerous organic-inorganic hybrid superlattices with exotic properties, which brings extensive potential applications in fields such as spintronics, superconductor electronics, optoelectronics, and thermoelectrics. Herein, based on recent advancements in organic intercalation systems, we briefly discuss a summary and classification of various organic guest species. We also discuss three modulation effects induced by organic intercalation and further introduce intriguing modulations in physicochemical properties, including superconductivity, magnetism, thermoelectricity and thermal conductivity, chiral-induced spin selectivity (CISS) effects, and interlayer-confined chemical reaction. Finally, we offer insights into future research opportunities and emerging challenges in organic intercalation systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":29793,"journal":{"name":"Precision Chemistry","volume":"3 2","pages":"51-71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11863159/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Precision ChemistryPub Date : 2025-01-09DOI: 10.1021/prechem.4c0008710.1021/prechem.4c00087
Piracha Sanwal, Xinrui Gu, Yifei Zhang* and Gao Li*,
{"title":"The Tiara Nickel Cluster Story from Theory to Catalytic Applications","authors":"Piracha Sanwal, Xinrui Gu, Yifei Zhang* and Gao Li*, ","doi":"10.1021/prechem.4c0008710.1021/prechem.4c00087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/prechem.4c00087https://doi.org/10.1021/prechem.4c00087","url":null,"abstract":"<p >As a transition material between bulk materials and individual atoms, nickel clusters have interesting electrical and structural characteristics that could make them useful as catalysts. To examine the catalytic efficiency of nickel clusters in different applications, this Review combines experimental techniques with density functional theory (DFT). Researchers have shown that nickel clusters can activate and alter tiny molecules like CO, NO, and H<sub>2</sub> through DFT studies that delve deeply into their electronic structures, adsorption mechanisms, and stability. These findings lay the groundwork for the development of effective catalysts for various processes. Nickel clusters considerably improve the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), indicating their promise for renewable energy conversion. Furthermore, electrocatalysis for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) showcases the electrochemical performance of nickel clusters, demonstrating their stability and efficiency. The adaptability of nickel clusters is further demonstrated by their use in nitrogen reduction to ammonia. Experimental data confirm that these clusters are good catalysts for this crucial industrial activity. Hydrocarbon reforming and pollutant degradation are two areas in which research has shown that nickel clusters can be useful in thermal reactions. X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and environmental transmission electron microscopy (ETEM) are examples of in situ characterization techniques that support theoretical predictions by providing real-time insights into the structural alterations and active sites of nickel clusters during these processes. Preparing the way for future research and practical applications in energy and environmental technologies, this thorough study highlights the great potential of nickel clusters in constructing sustainable and efficient catalytic systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":29793,"journal":{"name":"Precision Chemistry","volume":"3 4","pages":"157–171 157–171"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/prechem.4c00087","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143878326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Precision ChemistryPub Date : 2025-01-09eCollection Date: 2025-04-28DOI: 10.1021/prechem.4c00087
Piracha Sanwal, Xinrui Gu, Yifei Zhang, Gao Li
{"title":"The Tiara Nickel Cluster Story from Theory to Catalytic Applications.","authors":"Piracha Sanwal, Xinrui Gu, Yifei Zhang, Gao Li","doi":"10.1021/prechem.4c00087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/prechem.4c00087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As a transition material between bulk materials and individual atoms, nickel clusters have interesting electrical and structural characteristics that could make them useful as catalysts. To examine the catalytic efficiency of nickel clusters in different applications, this Review combines experimental techniques with density functional theory (DFT). Researchers have shown that nickel clusters can activate and alter tiny molecules like CO, NO, and H<sub>2</sub> through DFT studies that delve deeply into their electronic structures, adsorption mechanisms, and stability. These findings lay the groundwork for the development of effective catalysts for various processes. Nickel clusters considerably improve the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), indicating their promise for renewable energy conversion. Furthermore, electrocatalysis for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) showcases the electrochemical performance of nickel clusters, demonstrating their stability and efficiency. The adaptability of nickel clusters is further demonstrated by their use in nitrogen reduction to ammonia. Experimental data confirm that these clusters are good catalysts for this crucial industrial activity. Hydrocarbon reforming and pollutant degradation are two areas in which research has shown that nickel clusters can be useful in thermal reactions. X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and environmental transmission electron microscopy (ETEM) are examples of in situ characterization techniques that support theoretical predictions by providing real-time insights into the structural alterations and active sites of nickel clusters during these processes. Preparing the way for future research and practical applications in energy and environmental technologies, this thorough study highlights the great potential of nickel clusters in constructing sustainable and efficient catalytic systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":29793,"journal":{"name":"Precision Chemistry","volume":"3 4","pages":"157-171"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12042137/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143984949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Precision ChemistryPub Date : 2025-01-08eCollection Date: 2025-03-24DOI: 10.1021/prechem.4c00081
Er-Fei Zhen, Bing-Yu Liu, Meng-Ke Zhang, Lu Lu Zhang, Chen-Yu Zhang, Jun Cai, Marko M Melander, Jun Huang, Yan-Xia Chen
{"title":"Disentangling Multiple pH-Dependent Factors on the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction at Au(111).","authors":"Er-Fei Zhen, Bing-Yu Liu, Meng-Ke Zhang, Lu Lu Zhang, Chen-Yu Zhang, Jun Cai, Marko M Melander, Jun Huang, Yan-Xia Chen","doi":"10.1021/prechem.4c00081","DOIUrl":"10.1021/prechem.4c00081","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding how the electrolyte pH affects electrocatalytic activity is a topic of crucial importance in a large variety of systems. However, unraveling the origin of the pH effects is complicated often by the fact that both the reaction driving forces and reactant concentrations in the electric double layer (EDL) change simultaneously with the pH value. Herein, we employ the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) at Au(111)-aqueous solution interfaces as a model system to disentangle different pH-dependent factors. In 0.1 M NaOH, the HER current density at Au(111) in the potential range of -0.4 V < <i>E</i> <sub>RHE</sub> < 0 V is up to 60 times smaller than that in 0.1 M HClO<sub>4</sub>. A reaction model with proper consideration of the local reaction conditions within the EDL is developed. After correcting for the EDL effects, the rate constant for HER is only weakly pH-dependent. Our analysis unambiguously reveals that the observed pH effects are mainly due to the pH-dependent reorganization free energy, which depends on the electrostatic potential and the local reaction conditions within the EDL. Possible origins of the pH and temperature dependence of the activation energy and the electron transfer coefficients are discussed. This work suggests that factors influencing the intrinsic pH-dependent kinetics are easier to understand after proper corrections of EDL effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":29793,"journal":{"name":"Precision Chemistry","volume":"3 3","pages":"135-148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11938166/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143731914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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