Tamires Mariel Muniz Milhazes, Gabriela Andrade dos Santos, Maiara O. Passos, Camila B. Pinto, Javier A. Ellena, Alzir A. Batista, Soraia Teixeira Brandão, Roberto Santana da Silva, Kleber Queiroz Ferreira
{"title":"Ultrasound-mediated synthesis of Ruthenium(II) nitrosyl cyclen complex: crystal structure, electrochemical and photochemical behavior","authors":"Tamires Mariel Muniz Milhazes, Gabriela Andrade dos Santos, Maiara O. Passos, Camila B. Pinto, Javier A. Ellena, Alzir A. Batista, Soraia Teixeira Brandão, Roberto Santana da Silva, Kleber Queiroz Ferreira","doi":"10.1007/s11243-025-00706-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11243-025-00706-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development of metal-based drugs capable of releasing NO in a controlled manner is of great interest due to their biological responses, including anticancer activities. To this end, the compounds <i>cis-</i>[Ru(NO)Cl(cyclen)]X<sub>2</sub> (X = Cl<sup>−</sup> or ClO<sub>4</sub><sup>−</sup>) and <i>cis</i>-[RuCl<sub>2</sub>(cyclen)]Cl were synthesized using efficient ultrasound-assisted methods. The nitrosyl complex was fully characterized by FTIR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, NMR, and single crystal XRD. Its reactivity was investigated through electrochemical and photochemical studies. The complex was found to release NO upon photolysis at 365 nm, with an apparent quantum yield of 0.204 mol/Einstein. The kinetics of ligand release upon reduction revealed a two-step process: a rapid chloride release (<i>k</i><sub><i>1</i></sub> = 10.1 s<sup>− 1</sup>) followed by a much slower NO release (<i>k</i><sub>2</sub> = 3.0 × 10<sup>− 4</sup> s<sup>− 1</sup> at 25 °C). Electrochemical investigations supported a mechanism involving the formation of the aqua-nitrosyl intermediate, <i>cis</i>-[Ru(NO)(H<sub>2</sub>O)(cyclen)]<sup>2+</sup>, and elucidated the parallel pathways leading to the final Ru(II)-aqua species. These experiments enhance our understanding of the nitrosyl complex reactivity towards reduction and photochemical processes, highlighting its potential as a controlled NO-releasing metallodrug.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":803,"journal":{"name":"Transition Metal Chemistry","volume":"51 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147336688","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":"Synthesis, structure, and properties of a polymeric copper(II) complex with anion of maleic acid","authors":"Esmira Arif Aga Guliyeva, Ajdar Akper Mejidov, Rayyat Huseyn Ismayilov, Malahat Bagiyeva Rustam, Bahattin Yalcin, Füreya Elif Öztürkkan, Onur Şahin, Mahammad Allahverdi Bayramov","doi":"10.1007/s11243-025-00705-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11243-025-00705-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A new polymeric copper(II)–maleato complex, used as a dicarboxylate ligand, was synthesized {Na<sub>2</sub>[Cu(C<sub>4</sub>H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>]·2H<sub>2</sub>O}<sub><i>n</i></sub> (<b>1</b>). The resulting complex was characterized by elemental analysis, infrared and UV–visible spectroscopy, and X-ray crystallography. Spectroscopic data indicate that the maleato ion coordinates in a chelating bidentate mode, creating a distorted square planar coordination environment around Cu(II). X-ray crystallography confirmed the formulation (<b>1</b>) and revealed that the central Cu(II) ion is in a distorted square planar. The maleato ion acts as a bidentate chelator, coordinating through two carboxylate oxygens to form a stable four-membered ring. This study extends our understanding of the coordination behavior of π-conjugated dicarboxylic acids with transition-metal ions. Molecular docking studies demonstrated that the polymeric copper(II)–maleic acid complex exhibited strong binding affinity toward B-DNA (1BNA), with a binding energy of – 10.2 kcal/mol and multiple stable hydrogen bond interactions. The molecular docking results demonstrated that the polymeric copper(II) complex with maleic acid forms conventional hydrogen bonds with B-DNA. Specifically, interactions were observed with guanine and cytosine bases: the O2 atom of cytosine (DC21), the O4′ atom of guanine (DG24), and the hydrogen atoms of guanine residues DG2, DG4, and DG22. The hydrogen bond distances (2.10–2.89 Å) confirm the stability of these interactions. Moreover, several of these interactions are located within or near the minor groove of DNA, indicating a groove-binding mode. In addition, the complex exhibits an intramolecular hydrogen bond that stabilizes its conformation during binding.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":803,"journal":{"name":"Transition Metal Chemistry","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145675283","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}
Hamza Laksaci, Omar Khelifi, Muhammad Saeed, Valeria De Matteis, Badreddine Belhamdi, Marianna Bellardita, Mohamed Trari
{"title":"Harnessing solar energy for green hydrogen production in Algeria","authors":"Hamza Laksaci, Omar Khelifi, Muhammad Saeed, Valeria De Matteis, Badreddine Belhamdi, Marianna Bellardita, Mohamed Trari","doi":"10.1007/s11243-025-00707-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11243-025-00707-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The global energy sector remains among the largest human-driven contributor to CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, making its transformation imperative in the fight against climate change. Transitioning to clean, renewable energy sources is not just an option but a necessity for a sustainable future. In this context, Algeria’s exceptional solar potential presents a unique opportunity to maximize the efficiency of solar energy systems and accelerate the transition toward green solutions. In this respect, heterogeneous photocatalysis stands out as one of the most cost-effective methods for harnessing renewable energy and mitigating pollution. This study explores the potential of photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER), a game-changing clean energy solution that aligns with global decarbonization goals. Through light-driven water splitting, renewable hydrogen can be generated efficiently, providing a viable path to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Despite considerable efforts in the field of Nano-composite, a major challenge remains: achieving high efficiency and selectivity in sunlight-driven HER. Hydrogen, with its high energy density and zero-carbon footprint, represents a pillar of the clean energy transition. This study provides key information for strategic investments in Algeria, identifying prime locations (with sunshine above 100 mW cm<sup>− 2</sup>) for hydrogen production where solar energy can be harnessed at an unprecedented scale.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":803,"journal":{"name":"Transition Metal Chemistry","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145675484","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":"Synthesis, structures and properties of two 3D Cd(II) MOFs with bianthracene vinylpyridine and dicarboxylate ligands","authors":"Hua-Tian Shi, Weibin Yu, Ai-Quan Jia, Xianwen Wei","doi":"10.1007/s11243-025-00688-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11243-025-00688-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Two three-dimensional (3D) Cd-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), [Cd(<b>L1</b>)(<b>L2</b>)]·(CH<sub>4</sub>O)<sub>16</sub> (<b>Cd-1</b>) and [Cd(<b>L1</b>)(<b>L3</b>)]·(C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>7</sub>NO)<sub>1.5</sub>(CH<sub>4</sub>O)<sub>5</sub> (<b>Cd-2</b>), have been rationally designed and synthesized by using 10,10’-bis((<i>E</i>)-2-(pyridin-4-yl)vinyl)-9,9’-bianthracene (<b>L1</b>), 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid (H<sub>2</sub><b>L2</b>) or 4,4’-biphenyldicarboxylic acid co-ligand (H<sub>2</sub><b>L3</b>) and CdCl<sub>2</sub>·4H<sub>2</sub>O under solvothermal conditions. The structures have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses and further characterized by IR spectra, UV-Vis spectra, and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that <b>Cd-1</b> consists of a 3D network with one-dimensional (1D) channels, while <b>Cd-2</b> with longer dicarboxylate ligands consists of a 3D network with interpenetration of two infinite structures. Moreover, the two MOFs exhibit strong luminescent emission in solid state at room temperature. The stability of <b>Cd-1</b> and <b>Cd-2</b> at different temperatures was analyzed by thermogravimetry.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":803,"journal":{"name":"Transition Metal Chemistry","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145675483","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}
Si-Yuan Wang, Xin-Fang Wang, Jia-Zhi Wang, Shuang Jin
{"title":"Cis and trans- phenanthroline glycolate oxomolybdenum(V) complexes: Syntheses, spectroscopic characterization, structures and their catalytic degradations of methyl orange","authors":"Si-Yuan Wang, Xin-Fang Wang, Jia-Zhi Wang, Shuang Jin","doi":"10.1007/s11243-025-00691-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11243-025-00691-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The mixed-ligand complexes <i>cis</i>-[(MoO)<sub>2</sub>O(glyc)<sub>2</sub>(phen)<sub>2</sub>]·5H<sub>2</sub>O (<b>1</b>) and <i>trans-</i>[(MoO)<sub>2</sub>O(glyc)<sub>2</sub>(phen)<sub>2</sub>] (<b>1</b>-5H<sub>2</sub>O) were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Cis-structure complex <b>1</b> exhibits reversible transformation to trans-structure complex <b>1</b>-5H<sub>2</sub>O. Structural analysis reveals that the crystal structure of <b>1</b> contains 2D water cluster layers featuring twelve-membered rings. EPR spectroscopic studies demonstrate that the two molybdenum atoms in both <b>1</b> and <b>1</b>-5H<sub>2</sub>O exist as independent paramagnetic centers. Furthermore, solid state <sup>13</sup>C NMR spectra of <b>1</b> and <b>1</b>-5H<sub>2</sub>O reveal large downfield shifts for the coordinated glycolate moieties. Notably, the catalytic performance of <b>1</b> in the degradation of methyl orange is significantly superior to that of <b>1</b>-5H<sub>2</sub>O, which could be attributed to the steric hindrance difference induced by cis-trans isomerism.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":803,"journal":{"name":"Transition Metal Chemistry","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145612931","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}
Mohammad Fahrurrozi, Vincent Sutresno Hadi Sujoto, Fathin Bagusantara, Iqbal Iryawan, Eunike Petricia, Widi Astuti, Siti Nurul Aisyiyah Jenie, Ferian Anggara, Nafisa Rahmah, Himawan Tri Bayu Murti Petrus
{"title":"Towards sustainable scandium extraction: atmospheric sulfuric acid leaching of Indonesian lateritic nickel ore","authors":"Mohammad Fahrurrozi, Vincent Sutresno Hadi Sujoto, Fathin Bagusantara, Iqbal Iryawan, Eunike Petricia, Widi Astuti, Siti Nurul Aisyiyah Jenie, Ferian Anggara, Nafisa Rahmah, Himawan Tri Bayu Murti Petrus","doi":"10.1007/s11243-025-00699-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11243-025-00699-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The rising demand for scandium (Sc) in aerospace, fuel cells, and electronics requires sustainable extraction technologies. This study investigates scandium recovery from Indonesian limonitic laterite ore using atmospheric pressure acid leaching (APAL) with sulfuric acid (H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>) and acetic acid (CH<sub>3</sub>COOH) as lixiviants. Leaching temperature (30–90 °C) and pH (ranging from − 1.2 to 1.24 for H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>; 2.13 to 2.87 for CH<sub>3</sub>COOH) were varied to evaluate their influence on extraction efficiency. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was applied to model process performance and identify optimal conditions. Results showed that lower pH (i.e., more acidic conditions) and higher temperatures significantly enhanced scandium recovery. Sulfuric acid achieved a maximum recovery of 92.94% at 90 °C and pH − 1.2, while acetic acid reached 56.47% at 90 °C and pH 2.13. XRF analysis confirmed scandium content of 79 ppm in the ore, indicating its potential as a feedstock for critical metal extraction. Compared to high-pressure acid leaching, the APAL approach offers a lower-energy, safer, and cost-effective alternative, especially in decentralized or infrastructure-limited regions. The use of acetic acid also presents a more environmentally friendly option. This study advances sustainable hydrometallurgical practices for scandium recovery from lateritic ores.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":803,"journal":{"name":"Transition Metal Chemistry","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145510425","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":"Panorama of hydrothermal synthesis towards profound electrochromism of tungsten oxide nanostructures: a review","authors":"Jyothi Gupta, V. K. Gupta","doi":"10.1007/s11243-025-00700-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11243-025-00700-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Tungsten trioxide-(WO<sub>3</sub>) is one of the utmost appropriate inorganic electrochromic materials. WO<sub>3</sub> nanostructures are becoming increasingly prevalent in a diverse array of electrochromic (EC) device applications, as it offers substantially larger active response area, which leads to an increase in colour contrast, according to research. The novel technique of powder synthesis and material preparation has gained interest as materials science advances. Recently, the hydrothermal approach has emerged as a viable liquid phase preparation methodology as it provides several benefits. In this view it becomes essential to deepen the understanding of hydrothermal synthesis towards carving WO<sub>3</sub> nanostructures to foster electrochromic state-of-the-art. In this review analysis of hydrothermal synthesis towards sculpturing various WO<sub>3</sub> nanostructures such as nanowire, nanotubes, nanoflower, Nano tree etc. for modest electrochromism has been portrayed. Moreover, practicality in role of various hydrothermally synthesized WO<sub>3</sub> nanostructures for different applications has also been discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":803,"journal":{"name":"Transition Metal Chemistry","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145510426","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}
Rana Said, Radwan Ali, Ahmed M. Amshawee, M. M. Rekha, Shaker Al-Hasnaawei, Subhashree Ray, Amrita Pal, Renu Sharma, Mosstafa Kazemi
{"title":"Magnetically recoverable catalysts in aminocarbonylation reactions: a sustainable strategy for synthesis of amides","authors":"Rana Said, Radwan Ali, Ahmed M. Amshawee, M. M. Rekha, Shaker Al-Hasnaawei, Subhashree Ray, Amrita Pal, Renu Sharma, Mosstafa Kazemi","doi":"10.1007/s11243-025-00692-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11243-025-00692-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Aminocarbonylation reactions represent a powerful synthetic strategy for constructing amide bonds—key structural motifs in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. In recent years, magnetic nanocatalysts have gained significant attention as efficient, sustainable, and reusable platforms for promoting these transformations. This review highlights recent developments in the design, application, and mechanistic understanding of magnetic nanocatalysts employed in aminocarbonylation reactions. Emphasis is placed on systems based on palladium, nickel, and copper nanoparticles supported on magnetically responsive materials such as Fe₃O₄, which enable facile catalyst separation and reuse via external magnetic fields. The role of surface functionalization, core–shell architectures, and ligand modification in enhancing catalytic performance is discussed in detail. In addition, we address key challenges, including metal leaching, deactivation, and scalability, and explore the growing interest in carbon monoxide surrogates for safer, greener aminocarbonylation. Outlooks on the integration of magnetic nanocatalysts with continuous-flow technologies and the potential of machine learning in catalyst design are also presented. Overall, this review underscores the significant potential of magnetic nanocatalysts in developing efficient, scalable, and environmentally responsible aminocarbonylation protocols for modern synthetic chemistry.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><img></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":803,"journal":{"name":"Transition Metal Chemistry","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145479544","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}
Hafiz Muhammad Junaid, Riaz Hussain, Aleena Mahmood, Madeeha Batool
{"title":"Colorimetric and DFT-Supported optical sensing of mercuric (Hg2+) ions using a schiff base derived from p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde","authors":"Hafiz Muhammad Junaid, Riaz Hussain, Aleena Mahmood, Madeeha Batool","doi":"10.1007/s11243-025-00701-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11243-025-00701-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>These days, optical sensors are getting considerable interest of researchers due to their portability and rapid on-site detection abilities for metal ions. In this paper, a Schiff base 2-((4-(dimethylamino)benzylidene)amino)acetic acid (DMAB-G) was studied for its optical sensing properties towards metals ions i.e. Al<sup>3+</sup>, Mn<sup>2+</sup>, Fe<sup>2+</sup>, Fe<sup>3+</sup>, Co<sup>2+</sup>, Ni<sup>2+</sup>, Cu<sup>2+</sup>, Zn<sup>2+</sup>, Ag<sup>+</sup>, Cd<sup>2+</sup>, Hg<sup>2+</sup>, Pb<sup>2+</sup>, AsO<sub>2</sub><sup>−</sup> and La<sup>3+</sup>. This naked eye probe showed a selective color change from colorless to pale yellow only for mercuric (Hg<sup>2+</sup>) ions which is consistent with red shift from 342 nm to 448 nm having an LOD of 1.71 × 10<sup>− 6</sup> M in aqueous medium which make it better sensor compared to literature reported ones. Furthermore, calculations revealed a DMAB-G bound with Hg<sup>2+</sup> ions in a ratio of 2:1 with an association constant of 1.7 × 10<sup>3</sup> M<sup>− 2</sup>. FT-IR data suggested that DMAB-G interacted with mercuric ions by coordination through nitrogen of imine group and carbonyl of carboxyl moieties which was further confirmed by DFT-Calculations.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":803,"journal":{"name":"Transition Metal Chemistry","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145479579","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":"Mo doping with morphology regulation of Ni3S2 as efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts for urea-assisted hydrogen generation","authors":"Feng Jing, Zhen Liu, Bo Cheng, Sihan Fu, Zhiyi Wang, Hongying Mei, Kangwen Qiu","doi":"10.1007/s11243-025-00703-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11243-025-00703-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The integration of urea oxidation reaction (UOR) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) into urea electrolysis can concurrently accomplish energy-conserving hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>) production and the treatment of urea-contaminated wastewater. Central to achieving this goal is the development of efficient and cost-effective bifunctional electrocatalysts. In this study, a novel one-pot green strategy was developed for the in-situ synthesis of molybdenum-doped Ni<sub>3</sub>S<sub>2</sub> nanorods on nickel foam (Mo-Ni<sub>3</sub>S<sub>2</sub>/NF), serving as an efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for the UOR and HER. The incorporation of Mo effectively modulates both the morphological and electronic structure of Ni<sub>3</sub>S<sub>2</sub>, bringing a substantial increase in accessible active sites and a marked improvement in charge transfer efficiency. Notably, to deliver a current density of 10 mA cm<sup>-2</sup>, the Mo-Ni<sub>3</sub>S<sub>2</sub>/NF three-dimensional electrode requires merely 1.339 V (UOR) and 0.138 V (HER) when tested in 1.0 M KOH containing 0.5 M urea, underscoring its remarkable catalytic activity. Moreover, the Mo-Ni<sub>3</sub>S<sub>2</sub>/NF based urea electrolyzer attains 10 mA cm<sup>-2</sup> at merely 1.477 V and shows excellent durability over 48 h. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicate enhanced electron cloud density near the Fermi level relative to undoped Ni<sub>3</sub>S<sub>2</sub>, demonstrating that Mo doping improves both conductivity and carrier density. Our finding provides a new way to design efficient bifunctional catalysts for urea-assisted energy-efficiency H<sub>2</sub> production.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":803,"journal":{"name":"Transition Metal Chemistry","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145479541","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}