{"title":"Construction of synergistic binding sites in a robust MOF for excellent C2H4 purification and C3H6 recovery performance","authors":"Miao Chang, Zihan Zhang, Changsong Zhuo, Ruihan Wang, Jing Yang, Tianlin Ma, Yuan Fu, Yujie Wang","doi":"10.1039/d5qi00814j","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5qi00814j","url":null,"abstract":"C2H4 purification and C3H6 recovery by physisorbents face a huge dilemma to combine good separation performance, easy scalability with economic feasibility, and great stability for industrial applications. Here, we proposed a strategy of building multiple affinities in a robust Ni(bdc)(dabco)0.5 for highly effective one-step C2H4 purification from C3H6/C2H4 mixture in MTO and steam cracking of naphtha products. Due to nonpolar pores edited by available O binding sites with suitable pore restriction and high BET surface area, Ni(bdc)(dabco)0.5 shows not only one of the highest C3H6 uptake (80.6 cm3(STP) g-1) at 0.1 bar and excellent C3H6 uptake (148.8 cm3(STP) g-1) at 1.0 bar but also top-level C3H6/C2H4 selectivity (10.7) and separation potential (115.3 cm3(STP) g-1) at 298 K and 1.0 bar. Meanwhile, the C3H6/C2H4 uptake ratio (10.9) exhibits a record value at 0.1 bar with a lower (26.7 kJ mol-1), breaking the trade-off of C3H6/C2H4 separation and setting a new benchmark. Theoretical simulation and in situ FT-IR unveiled that the nonpolar pore with rich O binding sites supplies stronger multiple supramolecular affinities with C3H6 over C2H4. Breakthrough tests prove its utter separation performance of the C3H6/C2H4 with good recyclability, offering one of the highest dynamic C3H6 uptake and C2H4 productivity (101.2 and 57.3 cm3(STP) g-1). The MOF is easy to synthesize on a gram-scale from cheap reagents. Ni(bdc)(dabco)0.5 fulfills a benchmark combination of good separation performance, great stability, good renewability, and easy scalability, which awards it a great prospect for industrial C2H4 purification.","PeriodicalId":79,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144640419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xuanyin Li, Zhi Qing, Olim Ruzimuradov, Shiying Chang, Dong Fang, Lang Zhang, Shichun Mu
{"title":"One-dimensional Ti3C2Tx MXene nanofiber anchored ultrafine iridium nanocrystals for alkaline hydrogen evolution","authors":"Xuanyin Li, Zhi Qing, Olim Ruzimuradov, Shiying Chang, Dong Fang, Lang Zhang, Shichun Mu","doi":"10.1039/d5qi01200g","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5qi01200g","url":null,"abstract":"The development of cost-effective hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalysts is crucial for the large-scale production of green hydrogen through water electrolysis. Herein, we present a strategy for fabricating a highly efficient HER catalyst where iridium (Ir) nanocrystals (NCs) are dispersed on one-dimensional MXene nanofibers (Ir@NF 550). The MXene nanofiber (MXene-NF) is reconstructed from the MXene nanosheet accompanying the formation and extension of cracks, which avoids the self-stacking of MXene and stimulates the dispersion of Ir metal catalysts. The existence of electron transfer and the strong electrostatic interaction between the Ir species and the conductive MXene substrate endows the as-prepared catalyst with superior HER activity in the alkaline media, with an ultralow overpotential of 15.8 mV to reach a current density of 10 mA cm<small><sup>-2</sup></small>, remarkably high mass activity about 4.8-fold greater than the commercial Ir/C catalyst, and an excellent long-term stability. As evidenced by the density functional theory calculations, MXene-NF supported Ir NCs exhibit a hydrogen adsorption for free energy (ΔG<small><sub>H*</sub></small> = -0.35 eV) closer to thermodynamic neutrality, significantly boosting the catalytic kinetics. This work introduces a facile strategy on design of highly active MXene-based catalysts with a low noble-metal loading.","PeriodicalId":79,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers","volume":"153 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144640416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Javier Garcia Ben, María Gelpi, Pedro Dafonte-Rodríguez, Ángel Ferradanes Martínez, Ignacio Delgado-Ferreiro, Jorge López-Beceiro, Ramón Artiaga, Antonio L Llamas-Saiz, Julian Walker, Charles J. McMonagle, Alberto Garcia-Fernandez, Ute B. Cappel, Socorro Castro-Garcia, Maria Antonia Señarís-Rodríguez, Juan Manuel Bermúdez-García, Manuel Sánchez-Andújar
{"title":"Tuning multifunctional stimuli-responsive behaviour through halogen exchange in hybrid ionic [(CH3CH2)3N(CH2X)]2[MnCl4] (X=Cl, Br)","authors":"Javier Garcia Ben, María Gelpi, Pedro Dafonte-Rodríguez, Ángel Ferradanes Martínez, Ignacio Delgado-Ferreiro, Jorge López-Beceiro, Ramón Artiaga, Antonio L Llamas-Saiz, Julian Walker, Charles J. McMonagle, Alberto Garcia-Fernandez, Ute B. Cappel, Socorro Castro-Garcia, Maria Antonia Señarís-Rodríguez, Juan Manuel Bermúdez-García, Manuel Sánchez-Andújar","doi":"10.1039/d5qi01203a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5qi01203a","url":null,"abstract":"Hybrid metal halide materials have attracted significant attention due to their diverse functional properties. In this study, we prepared, characterized, and evaluated the multifunctional properties of two hybrid tetrachloromanganate (II) compounds with the general formula [(CH<small><sub>3</sub></small>CH<small><sub>2</sub></small>)<small><sub>3</sub></small>N(CH<small><sub>2</sub></small>X)]<small><sub>2</sub></small>[MnCl<small><sub>4</sub></small>], where X is Cl or Br. From the structural point of view, these compounds consist of two isolated ionic species with an antifluorite crystal arrangement: 0D tetrahedral [MnCl<small><sub>2</sub></small>]<small><sup>2–</sup></small> anions and large, quasi-spherical and polar [(CH<small><sub>3</sub></small>CH<small><sub>2</sub></small>)<small><sub>3</sub></small>N(CH<small><sub>2</sub></small>X)]<small><sup>+</sup></small> cations. These cations are responsible for the first-order phase transition observed at <em>T</em><small><sub>t</sub></small> ~318 K for the Cl-compound and <em>T</em><small><sub>t</sub></small> ~343 K for the Br-compound. We investigated various functional properties—specifically dielectric, photoluminescent, and pressure responses—and our results demonstrate that these compounds are highly versatile, exhibiting broad responses to external stimuli. Furthermore, we found that substituting the halogen in the ammonium cations from Cl to Br induces important modifications in their functional properties. In particular, this halogen exchange increases the phase transition temperature, reduces the thermal hysteresis, improves the photoluminescence quantum yield, and enhances the reversible entropy changes under compression-decompression cycles.","PeriodicalId":79,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers","volume":"666 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144640415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
haoguan gui, Zhiming Yang, Yuying Zhang, Taoli Huhe, Xiazhang Li
{"title":"Construction of floatable copper/corncob biochar composite with LSPR effect for CO2 capture and efficient photo-thermal catalytic conversion","authors":"haoguan gui, Zhiming Yang, Yuying Zhang, Taoli Huhe, Xiazhang Li","doi":"10.1039/d5qi01217a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5qi01217a","url":null,"abstract":"The synthesis of high-value chemicals through photothermal reduction of carbon dioxide is of great significance for addressing the energy shortages and environmen-tal challenges, however the poor heating effect of powder catalysts results in low CO2 reduction efficiency. Herein, a Cu/corncob biochar honeycomb composite was synthesized using a facile impregnation/calcination method. The corncob biochar exhibited a honeycomb morphology with high specific surface area and abundant adsorption sites due to its porous surface structure. The localized heating and the generation of high-energy hot electrons were facilitated by the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) induced by Cu nanoparticles. Consequently, the photo-thermal catalytic reduction of CO2 was enhanced, significantly contributing to the high conversion of CO2 to methanol in pure water. Notably the 5% wt Cu/corncob biochar demonstrated a CO2 adsorption capacity of 52.59 cm3/g under conditions of 25 ℃ and 1 bar. Simultaneously, under full-spectrum irradiation, Cu nanoparticles catalyzed the formation of key intermediates *COOH and *CH3O species during the CO2 conversion process, resulting in a high CH3OH yield of 63.3 μmol/g. This work provides a promising strategy to reduce environmental pollution caused by solid waste accumulation and carbon dioxide emissions.","PeriodicalId":79,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers","volume":"108 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144640395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Byeongsoo Park, Wei Bai, Lam Cheung Kong, Herman H. Y. Sung, Ian D. Williams, Guochen Jia
{"title":"Metathesis reactions of Re(V) carbyne complexes with functionalized terminal alkynes","authors":"Byeongsoo Park, Wei Bai, Lam Cheung Kong, Herman H. Y. Sung, Ian D. Williams, Guochen Jia","doi":"10.1039/d5qi01112d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5qi01112d","url":null,"abstract":"Alkyne metathesis is a cornerstone reaction in synthetic chemistry. However, metathesis of terminal alkynes remains a rare accomplishment, both catalytically and stoichiometrically. To overcome this challenge, we explored reactions of non-d<small><sup>0</sup></small> carbyne complexes with terminal alkynes. It was found that d<small><sup>2</sup></small> Re(<small>V</small>) carbyne complexes, specifically Re(<img alt=\"[triple bond, length as m-dash]\" border=\"0\" src=\"https://www.rsc.org/images/entities/char_e002.gif\"/>CR)Cl<small><sub>2</sub></small>(PMePh<small><sub>2</sub></small>)<small><sub>3</sub></small>, can undergo stoichiometric metathesis with a range of terminal aryl and aliphatic alkynes (HC<img alt=\"[triple bond, length as m-dash]\" border=\"0\" src=\"https://www.rsc.org/images/entities/char_e002.gif\"/>CR′), yielding substituted carbyne complexes Re(<img alt=\"[triple bond, length as m-dash]\" border=\"0\" src=\"https://www.rsc.org/images/entities/char_e002.gif\"/>CR′)Cl<small><sub>2</sub></small>(PMePh<small><sub>2</sub></small>)<small><sub>3</sub></small> and HC<img alt=\"[triple bond, length as m-dash]\" border=\"0\" src=\"https://www.rsc.org/images/entities/char_e002.gif\"/>CR. These stoichiometric metathesis reactions are compatible with functional groups such as aldehydes, alcohols, esters, and even unprotected carboxylic acids. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations indicate that the formation of substituted carbyne complexes is both thermodynamically and kinetically more favorable than that of methylidyne complexes.","PeriodicalId":79,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144630290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jordi Benet-Buchholz, Mireia Segado-Centellas, Antoni Llobet, Marco Nicaso, Xavier Sala, Carles Bo, Marta Martínez Belmonte, Josep Antoni Gutiérrez-Orgaz, Anna M Beiler
{"title":"Exploring Copper β-Diketiminate Complexes for Heterogeneous Ammonia Oxidation Anchored on Graphitic Surfaces via CH-π and π-π Interactions","authors":"Jordi Benet-Buchholz, Mireia Segado-Centellas, Antoni Llobet, Marco Nicaso, Xavier Sala, Carles Bo, Marta Martínez Belmonte, Josep Antoni Gutiérrez-Orgaz, Anna M Beiler","doi":"10.1039/d5qi01170a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5qi01170a","url":null,"abstract":"Ammonia is a compelling candidate for a carbon-free energy carrier, offering potential applications as both a hydrogen vector and a fuel. Unlocking these applications requires the development of efficient ammonia oxidation catalysts. Building on recent work with a fluorinated Cu(I) β-diketiminate catalyst for homogeneous ammonia oxidation, we present the first examples of hybrid electrodes employing first-row metal complexes and supramolecular anchoring for heterogeneous ammonia oxidation. In this study, we developed innovative synthetic methodologies to produce a family of β-diketiminate ligands and complexes. Some analogues clarified the role of each functional group in the original ligand, while others incorporated moieties designed to facilitate immobilization on graphitic surfaces via CH-π and π-π interactions. These structural modifications not only broadened the scope of ligand design but also advanced our understanding of their roles in catalysis and immobilization. Unexpectedly, all synthesized Cu complexes, including the previously reported catalyst, formed an equilibrium with [CuI(NH3)4]+ or [CuII(NH3)4]+ in the presence of ammonia, leading to ligand dissociation and subsequent catalyst deactivation. Despite these challenges, we demonstrated that anchoring these complexes is feasible and confirmed that heterogeneous ammonia oxidation is possible with this system. This work represents a pivotal step toward the construction of ammonia oxidation systems based on earth-abundant metals, highlighting the promise of Cu β-diketiminate complexes. Addressing the challenges of ligand loss and catalyst stability will pave the way for robust and efficient systems, driving advancements in sustainable ammonia-based energy technologies.","PeriodicalId":79,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144622687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ruichen Geng, Lin Su, Xiaojun Chu, Zhihan Zhang, Ranran Wei, Yinglong Wang, Shuli Yin
{"title":"Defect-rich high-entropy alloy AuCuAgRuNi nanofibers based on d-orbital overlap for biomass value-added conversion","authors":"Ruichen Geng, Lin Su, Xiaojun Chu, Zhihan Zhang, Ranran Wei, Yinglong Wang, Shuli Yin","doi":"10.1039/d5qi00895f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5qi00895f","url":null,"abstract":"Developing electrocatalysts with high activity and selectivity to promote the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) holds substantial importance yet presents challenges in the realm of biomass upgrading. Herein, the defect-rich high-entropy alloy AuCuAgRuNi nanofibers (AuCuAgRuNi NFs) were synthesized <em>via</em> a facile one-pot wet chemical synthesis. Remarkably, the AuCuAgRuNi NFs demonstrate exceptional electrocatalytic performance for HMF-to-FDCA conversion under ambient conditions, achieving 97.15% yield and 98.40% selectivity with outstanding stability. Theoretical calculations reveal that defect-induced electronic modulation optimizes reactant adsorption, while d-orbital hybridization among multi-metallic components facilitates electron redistribution, synergistically enhancing catalytic activity. Furthermore, HMF oxidation has been successfully integrated with hydrogen evolution in a flow electrolysis cell, and an energy-efficient coupled system has been established, which holds promise for scalable biomass valorization. This research provides valuable insights into the innovative synthesis and inherent catalytic mechanisms of high-entropy alloy systems.","PeriodicalId":79,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144622689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Siye Wu, Shunan Zhao, Fangrui Zheng, Keith Man-Chung Wong
{"title":"Structure–property relationships of unsupported diiridium(II) complexes with variation of axial ligand","authors":"Siye Wu, Shunan Zhao, Fangrui Zheng, Keith Man-Chung Wong","doi":"10.1039/d5qi00932d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5qi00932d","url":null,"abstract":"While iridium(<small>III</small>) complexes have been extensively studied, unsupported diiridium(<small>II</small>) complexes with Ir(<small>II</small>)–Ir(<small>II</small>) bonds remain underexplored. On the basis of our previous work on the related diiridium(<small>II</small>) complexes with variation of pincer ligand, herein we report the synthesis and characterization of two series of diiridium(<small>II</small>) complexes, <strong>anion series</strong> (axial X<small><sup>−</sup></small> ligands) and <strong>P series</strong> (axial phosphine ligands), to investigate effect of axial ligands and charge on the modulation of molecular structure of Ir–Ir bonding, photophysics, and electrochemistry. Halide ions (I<small><sup>−</sup></small>, Br<small><sup>−</sup></small>, Cl<small><sup>−</sup></small>, SCN<small><sup>−</sup></small>) and phosphines with electron-donating/withdrawing substituents were introduced on the axial position and <em>trans</em> to the Ir–Ir bond. X-ray crystallography revealed shorter Ir–Ir bonds in the <strong>anion series</strong> (2.7567(3)–2.7807(5) Å) compared to the <strong>P series</strong> (2.9129(6)–2.9303(8) Å), attributed to the weaker <em>trans</em> influence. Photoluminescence studies showed tunable emission (581–676 nm) and photoluminescence quantum yields. Computational studies are also performed to corroborate the corresponding photophysical and electrochemical behaviours. Our findings reveal the significant impact of axial ligand characteristics on the bonding and photophysical properties of these less explored diiridium(<small>II</small>) complexes, contributing to a deeper understanding of their structure–property relationships.","PeriodicalId":79,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144622690","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Z-Scheme Ba2AgIO6/C3N4 Heterojunction Enabling Efficient Visible-Light Photocatalytic H2O2 Production via Direct One-Step Two-Electron O2 Reduction Reaction","authors":"Kexin Yang, Zhijia Song, XiaoXiao Fu, Wei Yan, Tao Zhang, Yiwei Hua, Haixin Lin, Qin Kuang, Zhaoxiong Xie","doi":"10.1039/d5qi01052g","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5qi01052g","url":null,"abstract":"The photocatalytic direct one-step two-electron (2e-) oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) holds great potential in efficient H2O2 synthesis. However, it is still a significant challenge to design photocatalysts for achieving high-efficiency H2O2 production via this direct one-step 2e- ORR pathway. To address this, we have constructed a Z-scheme BAIO/C3N4 heterojunction by in situ growing Ba2AgIO6 (BAIO) on the surface of C3N4 nanosheets. Under visible light irradiation, the optimal sample, with a BAIO:C3N4 mass ratio of 1:1.5, exhibited a remarkable H2O2 yield of up to 535.9 μmol g-1 h-1, which is 8.8 times higher than that of pure C3N4. This enhancement is attributed to the improved charge separation and migration efficiency facilitated by the enhanced internal electric field (IEF) in BAIO/C3N4 heterojunction. Furthermore, the heterojunction altered the O2 adsorption configuration to the Yeager-type, promoting a more efficient and selective direct one-step 2e- ORR for H2O2 production. This study highlights the importance of regulating the reaction pathway to enhance photocatalytic H2O2 production activity and offers a new insight for designing highly active photocatalysts.","PeriodicalId":79,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers","volume":"71 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144611256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emma M Archer, Felipe A. Pereiro, Jocelyn M. Riley, Jacob P. Brannon, Elizabeth B. Flynn, J. Connor Gilhula, Brittany Huffman, Jessica A Jackson, Julia G. Knapp, Brian Long, Harris E. Mason, Monica S. Mullis, Stosh Anthony Kozimor, Jenifer Shafer, Shane Galley
{"title":"The complexation and solvent extraction properties of a phenanthroline diamide extractant for trivalent actinide and lanthanide ions","authors":"Emma M Archer, Felipe A. Pereiro, Jocelyn M. Riley, Jacob P. Brannon, Elizabeth B. Flynn, J. Connor Gilhula, Brittany Huffman, Jessica A Jackson, Julia G. Knapp, Brian Long, Harris E. Mason, Monica S. Mullis, Stosh Anthony Kozimor, Jenifer Shafer, Shane Galley","doi":"10.1039/d5qi01056j","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5qi01056j","url":null,"abstract":"Characterization of trivalent actinide (An(III)) chemistry with nitrogen and oxygen donor (<em>N,O</em>-donor) extractants is relevant to closing the nuclear fuel cycle. In general the extraction of transplutonium actinides has not been extensively explored, but is essential to fundamental chemical understanding and separation schemes. A popular <em>N,O</em>-donor extractant, phenanthroline diamide (DAPhen), has incurred interest for <em>f</em>-element separations due to numerous positive qualities as an extractant. DAPhen ligands are stable in molar concentrated acids and have a pre-organized binding mode that encourages faster complexation. Additionally, the amide moieties can be functionalized to tune interactions between metals and ligands. In this work, solvent extraction experiments were completed using a derivative of the DAPhen extractant in nitrobenzene that revealed selectivity for multiple An(III) (An = Am, Cm, Bk, Cf) metals in comparison to Eu(III). The extraction of all surveyed An(III) cations was effective. Surprisingly, the degree to which each An(III) cation was extracted was not periodic. Extraction was most effective for Am(III), intermediate for Cf(III) and Bk(III), and lowest for Cm(III). To provide additional insight into the extraction process, we characterized the corrdiantion chemistry between Am(III) and numerous Ln(III) cations (Pr(III), Nd(III), Tb(III), Lu(III)) with TEtDAPhen. Lanthanide speciation and stability constants were measured using UV-Visible spectroscopy for multiple Ln(III) metals (Nd(III), Eu(III), Gd(III)). Those experiments showed increasing stability constants from Nd(III) – Gd(III) and that the metal-to-ligand stoichiometry was one-to-one. Consistent with that interpretation were single crystal X-ray crystallography studies on M(TEtDAPhen)(NO<small><sub>3</sub></small>)<small><sub>3</sub></small> complexes.","PeriodicalId":79,"journal":{"name":"Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144611254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}