{"title":"Harnessing Co/Mo dual-atom synergy on N,P-carbon nanofibers for superior bifunctional water splitting","authors":"Ruidan Duan, Jiawei Fan, Jianhang Ding, Linzhou Zhuang and Zhi Xu","doi":"10.1039/D5NJ02455B","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NJ02455B","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Developing cost-effective, active, and durable bifunctional electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is crucial for water electrolysis. However, designing stable and high-performance active sites across diverse electrochemical environments remains challenging. In this work, we fabricate self-supporting N,P-doped carbon nanofibers anchoring Co/Mo dual-atom sites (Co<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small>Mo<small><sub><em>y</em></sub></small>–NPCNFs) <em>via</em> electrospinning, ZIF-8 templating, and thermal treatment, targeting superior bifunctional water splitting. The optimized Co<small><sub>2</sub></small>Mo<small><sub>2</sub></small>–NPCNF electrode exhibits outstanding performance in 1.0 M KOH, achieving a current density of 100 mA cm<small><sup>−2</sup></small> at low overpotentials of 259.8 mV for the HER and 372.5 mV for the OER. X-ray absorption spectroscopy and other characterization techniques confirm atomic Co/Mo dispersion with direct Co–Mo coordination, fostering potent synergy. This dual-atom synergy, strongly supported by N/P co-doping and a ZIF-8-derived hierarchical porous structure, is pivotal for the enhanced intrinsic activity and stability. Moreover, the catalyst demonstrates excellent long-term operational stability, sustaining operation for approximately 25 hours during the OER and 120 hours during the HER. This work presents a promising strategy for designing advanced bifunctional electrocatalysts with optimized atomic efficiency, highlighting the power of synergistic multi-component design for clean energy applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":95,"journal":{"name":"New Journal of Chemistry","volume":" 37","pages":" 16160-16171"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145110394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mingxing Guo, Juan Pei, Xiaoling Wan, Jialan Mi, Bo Yu and Siwei Xiang
{"title":"Mg/Al LDO microspheres with high surface area for efficient tetracycline hydrochloride removal from water","authors":"Mingxing Guo, Juan Pei, Xiaoling Wan, Jialan Mi, Bo Yu and Siwei Xiang","doi":"10.1039/D5NJ02791H","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NJ02791H","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Mg/Al layered double oxide (Mg/Al LDO) microspheres with a high specific surface area (221.69 m<small><sup>2</sup></small> g<small><sup>−1</sup></small>) were synthesized <em>via</em> a hydrothermal–calcination method based on Ostwald ripening, exhibiting exceptional adsorption performance for tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH). The experimental results indicate that the material calcined at 500 °C for 3 hours exhibits the best adsorption performance. Kinetic studies of TCH adsorption revealed that the adsorption phenomenon conforms to the pseudo-second-order kinetic model, confirming that the process is dominated by chemical adsorption. Isothermal adsorption experiments showed that the Langmuir model can most accurately describe the adsorption characteristics of TCH, confirming that it is monolayer adsorption. According to this model, the maximum adsorption capacity of the material for TCH reaches 187.17 mg g<small><sup>−1</sup></small> at 318 K. Further mechanistic analysis indicates that the adsorption of TCH by Mg/Al LDO microspheres is primarily achieved through a combination of electrostatic attraction, hydrogen bonding, and surface complexation. This study demonstrates that Mg/Al LDO microspheres, as an efficient and stable adsorbent material, hold significant practical application value and broad development prospects in the field of antibiotic wastewater treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":95,"journal":{"name":"New Journal of Chemistry","volume":" 36","pages":" 15631-15642"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145062018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Monika Wysocka-Żołopa, Agata Blacha-Grzechnik, Joanna Breczko, Diana M. Bobrowska, Adam Mizera and Krzysztof Winkler
{"title":"Photoinduced formation of singlet oxygen with PCBM–Pd polymer in solution and at the surface","authors":"Monika Wysocka-Żołopa, Agata Blacha-Grzechnik, Joanna Breczko, Diana M. Bobrowska, Adam Mizera and Krzysztof Winkler","doi":"10.1039/D5NJ02494C","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NJ02494C","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The polymeric material of PCBM–Pd was prepared using both electrochemical and chemical synthesis. The electrochemical synthesis was carried out in acetonitrile/toluene (1 : 4, v/v) solution containing PCBM, palladium acetate, and tetra(<em>n</em>-C<small><sub>4</sub></small>H<small><sub>9</sub></small>)<small><sub>4</sub></small>NClO<small><sub>4</sub></small> as the supporting electrolyte. The polymeric film was grown at the Au electrode surface under cyclic voltammetry conditions. Chemical synthesis was performed in a benzene solution containing PCBM and Pd<small><sub>2</sub></small>(dba)<small><sub>3</sub></small>·CHCl<small><sub>3</sub></small>. This study investigates singlet oxygen's morphology, structural properties, and photochemical generation in this synthesized <em>n</em>-polymer. The morphology of the PCBM–Pd polymer was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform (DRIFT) spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms (BETs) were used for the structural characterization of this polymeric material. The formation of <small><sup>1</sup></small>O<small><sub>2</sub></small> by the photoactive PCBM–Pd polymer was confirmed using 2,3,4,5-tetraphenylcyclopentadienone (TPCPD) as a specific singlet oxygen quencher. Under these conditions, the photogeneration of singlet oxygen differs depending on the molar ratio of PCBM to Pd. The photochemical generation of singlet oxygen for the PCBM–Pd polymer electrochemically deposited on an ITO electrode and gold foil does not depend on the thickness of the deposited layer.</p>","PeriodicalId":95,"journal":{"name":"New Journal of Chemistry","volume":" 37","pages":" 16008-16018"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145110409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tiantian Guo, Qianli Ma, Xing Wei, Yan Zhang, Jian Liu, Ye Tian and Li Duan
{"title":"Design and performance of a promising Z-scheme photocatalyst: a BP/PtO2 heterojunction for efficient water splitting","authors":"Tiantian Guo, Qianli Ma, Xing Wei, Yan Zhang, Jian Liu, Ye Tian and Li Duan","doi":"10.1039/D5NJ02582F","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NJ02582F","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Photocatalytic water splitting harnesses solar energy to produce clean hydrogen, addressing energy and environmental challenges. Z-scheme heterojunctions improve charge separation and light utilization while maintaining high redox power, boosting photocatalytic efficiency. Taking first-principles theory as the foundation, this paper comprehensively examines the geometrical structure, electronic features, and light-driven catalytic behavior of the BP/PtO<small><sub>2</sub></small> heterojunction. The BP/PtO<small><sub>2</sub></small> heterostructure exhibits a typical Type-II band alignment and Z-scheme carrier transport mechanism. The indirectly narrow bandgap of 1.309 eV and special transport modes promote the segregation of photogenerated carriers. Moreover, the band edge alignment of the BP/PtO<small><sub>2</sub></small> heterojunction covers the potential range necessary for water splitting at pH values less than or equal to 7, allowing the material to facilitate photocatalytic reactions in acidic environments. During water decomposition, the reduction reaction is dominated by the conduction band (CB) of BP to produce hydrogen, while the oxidation reaction occurs on the valence band (VB) of PtO<small><sub>2</sub></small> to produce oxygen; these reactions promote water decomposition. Under compressive strain ranging from 0 to 5%, the energy band structure of the heterojunction remains suitable for driving water splitting reactions under acidic conditions. Finally, the BP/PtO<small><sub>2</sub></small> heterojunction exhibits excellent light absorption performance, with a light absorption peak of 2.67 × 10<small><sup>5</sup></small> cm<small><sup>−1</sup></small>. Both tensile and compressive strains enhance the heterojunction's ability to absorb light, thereby improving its optical performance. The BP/PtO<small><sub>2</sub></small> heterojunction is a promising candidate for photocatalytic water decomposition.</p>","PeriodicalId":95,"journal":{"name":"New Journal of Chemistry","volume":" 35","pages":" 15173-15187"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145011437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Han Zhang, Quanyu Suo, Ruiduo Zhao, Xia Zhang and Shushu Huang
{"title":"Enhancement of Fenton-like degradation performance of organic dyes by constructing Ni substitution at the B-site for LaCoxNi1−xO3 perovskite catalysts","authors":"Han Zhang, Quanyu Suo, Ruiduo Zhao, Xia Zhang and Shushu Huang","doi":"10.1039/D5NJ02559A","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NJ02559A","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Perovskite-type catalysts show good prospects in the field of pollutant degradation. Bimetallic doping can regulate the structure of the perovskite and improve its performance. A series of Ni-substituted LaCo<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small>Ni<small><sub>1−<em>x</em></sub></small>O<small><sub>3</sub></small> (<em>x</em> = 1, 0.75, 0.5, 0.25, and 0) catalysts were prepared to degrade reactive brilliant red X-3B by activating H<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>2</sub></small>. SEM and XRD analyses revealed that Ni was successfully incorporated into the LaCoO<small><sub>3</sub></small> material, and the B-site substituted material exhibited an increased number of active sites. The experimental results showed that the Ni substitution at the B-site could effectively enhance the Fenton-like degradation performance of LaCoO<small><sub>3</sub></small>. B-site doping can accelerate charge transfer, thereby enhancing catalytic efficiency. LaCo<small><sub>0.5</sub></small>Ni<small><sub>0.5</sub></small>O<small><sub>3</sub></small> exhibited an optimal degradation efficiency of 76.5%, which was 1.26 and 1.48 times higher than those of LaCoO<small><sub>3</sub></small> and LaNiO<small><sub>3</sub></small>, respectively. Free radical capture and electron paramagnetic experiments showed that LaCo<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small>Ni<small><sub>1−<em>x</em></sub></small>O<small><sub>3</sub></small> could activate H<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>2</sub></small> to produce ˙OH, ˙O<small><sub>2</sub></small><small><sup>−</sup></small> and other free radicals. This work may offer new insight for enhancing the Fenton-like degradation performance of LaCoO<small><sub>3</sub></small> by another metal substitution at the B-site.</p>","PeriodicalId":95,"journal":{"name":"New Journal of Chemistry","volume":" 37","pages":" 16105-16112"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145110431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chao Zhang, Zixiao Liu, Xuhui Huang, Shiqi Dong, Jialin Guo, Chun Hu and Junhai Xiao
{"title":"Integrated computational-experimental discovery of clathrin inhibitors: from virtual screening to mechanistic validation","authors":"Chao Zhang, Zixiao Liu, Xuhui Huang, Shiqi Dong, Jialin Guo, Chun Hu and Junhai Xiao","doi":"10.1039/D5NJ02316E","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NJ02316E","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Virtual screening has emerged as a powerful strategy to identify novel clathrin inhibitor compounds, targeting clathrin-mediated endocytosis (CME). In this study, a multi-step computational approach was employed, integrating molecular docking, prime/MM-GBSA simulations, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, alanine scanning mutagenesis, quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM) calculations, dynamic cross-correlation matrix (DCCM) analysis and principal component analysis (PCA). A diverse chemical library was screened against the clathrin terminal domain, a critical hub for protein–protein interactions in vesicle formation. Top-ranking compounds with lower binding energy were prioritized to assess their binding affinity with the clathrin N-terminal domain (NTD). Experimental validation of selected hits revealed two compounds (<strong>19</strong> and <strong>20</strong>) exhibiting better binding affinities to the clathrin NTD with <em>K</em><small><sub>D</sub></small> values of 1.36 × 10<small><sup>−5</sup></small> and 8.22 × 10<small><sup>−6</sup></small> M. The two compounds demonstrated minimal cytotoxicity and inhibitory activities on CME. This work underscores the efficacy of virtual screening in discovering clathrin inhibitors and provides a foundation for developing therapeutics to modulate CME-related pathologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":95,"journal":{"name":"New Journal of Chemistry","volume":" 35","pages":" 15188-15200"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145011438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lei Chen, Xiaodong Lv, Zhongxu Wang, Jingxiang Zhao and Shuying Zang
{"title":"Two-dimensional transition metal dichlorides (MCl2, M = Fe, Ni, and Zn) as prominent anode materials for Li/Na ion batteries: a computational study","authors":"Lei Chen, Xiaodong Lv, Zhongxu Wang, Jingxiang Zhao and Shuying Zang","doi":"10.1039/D5NJ01005E","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NJ01005E","url":null,"abstract":"<p >With advances in energy storage technologies and a growing demand for flexible batteries, the development of high-performance 2D anode materials has become crucial for enhancing the performance of rechargeable batteries. Herein, the potential of metal chlorides MCl<small><sub>2</sub></small> (M = Fe, Ni, and Zn) as anode materials for Li/Na ion batteries was investigated using density functional theory (DFT). The results showed that MCl<small><sub>2</sub></small> monolayers exhibit robust kinetic stability, favorable thermodynamic adsorption of Li/Na ions, and a higher adsorption strength for Li compared to Na ions. Charge transfer analysis reveals that Li/Na ions donate electrons to the MCl<small><sub>2</sub></small> monolayers, thereby altering their electronic structure. Band structure calculations show that, following Li/Na adsorption, FeCl<small><sub>2</sub></small> and NiCl<small><sub>2</sub></small> monolayers transition from semiconductors to metals, enhancing material conductivity and facilitating ion diffusion. Remarkably, the diffusion energy barriers for Li/Na ions in FeCl<small><sub>2</sub></small> and NiCl<small><sub>2</sub></small> are below 0.20 and 0.10 eV, respectively, thus ensuring the rapid Li/Na ion migration in the two materials. More importantly, further computations revealed that NiCl<small><sub>2</sub></small> exhibits a high theoretical storage capacity (827.26 mAh g<small><sup>−1</sup></small>) and a low open-circuit voltage (Li/Na: 0.13/0.11 V), suggesting its great potential for application as an anode material. Our findings not only suggest a promising anode material, but also broaden the application potential of metal chlorides in energy storage.</p>","PeriodicalId":95,"journal":{"name":"New Journal of Chemistry","volume":" 35","pages":" 15201-15210"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145011439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Takamichi Matsuno, Gen Koinuma, Hiroaki Wada, Atsushi Shimojima and Kazuyuki Kuroda
{"title":"Fabrication of three-dimensionally ordered mesoporous zirconia using nanoporous carbon as a scaffold","authors":"Takamichi Matsuno, Gen Koinuma, Hiroaki Wada, Atsushi Shimojima and Kazuyuki Kuroda","doi":"10.1039/D5NJ01465D","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NJ01465D","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Zirconia exhibits important properties such as catalytic activity, ionic conductivity, and dielectric properties. Nanoporous zirconia, with its high surface area and large pore volume, is attracting attention for catalysts and separation materials. Precise pore size control is crucial for the applications; however, achieving control within the range of tens of nm remains difficult. In this study, znanoporous carbon was used as a nanoscale scaffold onto which Zr species were deposited with nanometer thickness, followed by calcination for carbon removal and zirconia crystallization, thereby yielding ordered nanoporous zirconias. This process is crucial for forminghighly ordered nanoporous zirconias with improved pore size control and uniformity.</p>","PeriodicalId":95,"journal":{"name":"New Journal of Chemistry","volume":" 38","pages":" 16617-16624"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/nj/d5nj01465d?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145190158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Magnetic superexchange couplings in doubly bis(2-pyridyl)pyrazolato-bridged dinuclear copper(ii) complexes","authors":"Miku Kawano, Ying-Ying Wu, Zhao-Yang Li, Akio Mishima, Satoshi Kawata and Ryuta Ishikawa","doi":"10.1039/D5NJ02006A","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NJ02006A","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The solvothermal reaction of CuCl<small><sub>2</sub></small>·2H<small><sub>2</sub></small>O with 3,5-bis(2-pyridyl)pyrazole (Hbpypz) in a methanol/water mixed solvent produces a dinuclear Cu<small><sup>II</sup></small> complex, formulated as <em>syn</em>-[Cu<small><sub>2</sub></small>(μ-bpypz)<small><sub>2</sub></small>Cl<small><sub>1.5</sub></small>(H<small><sub>2</sub></small>O)<small><sub>0.5</sub></small>]Cl<small><sub>0.5</sub></small>·3H<small><sub>2</sub></small>O. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the two Cu<small><sup>II</sup></small> centres were in a distorted square-pyramidal coordination environment. The basal plane of each Cu<small><sup>II</sup></small> centre was bridged by two unique bis-bidentate bpypz<small><sup>−</sup></small> ligands. One of the apical coordination sites showed disorder and was occupied by chloride or water. In contrast, the other apical site was solely occupied by chloride with no disorder. The apical coordination sites of the two Cu<small><sup>II</sup></small> centres adopted a <em>syn</em>-configuration across the Cu<small><sub>2</sub></small>(μ-bpypz)<small><sub>2</sub></small> basal plane. Variable-temperature static magnetic susceptibility measurements indicated a strong antiferromagnetic interaction of −191.52 cm<small><sup>−1</sup></small> between the Cu<small><sup>II</sup></small> centres, mediated by the doubly bpypz<small><sup>−</sup></small> bridging ligands. Broken-symmetry DFT calculations were performed using various characteristic functionals with different basis sets to investigate magnetic superexchange couplings in detail. The global hybrid GGA PBE0 functional, combined with the def2-TZVP basis set and ZORA relativistic approximation, provided the most accurate results, closely reproducing the experimental magnetic exchange values. These computational approaches were validated by their successful application to related complexes.</p>","PeriodicalId":95,"journal":{"name":"New Journal of Chemistry","volume":" 36","pages":" 15691-15699"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/nj/d5nj02006a?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145062063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Basree, Arif Ali, Nayim Sepay, Ganesh Chandra Nayak, Kafeel Ahmad Siddiqui and Musheer Ahmad
{"title":"DFT-assisted investigation of a 2D Zn(ii)-based coordination polymer, and its composite for supercapacitor and sensor uses","authors":"Basree, Arif Ali, Nayim Sepay, Ganesh Chandra Nayak, Kafeel Ahmad Siddiqui and Musheer Ahmad","doi":"10.1039/D5NJ01894C","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NJ01894C","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Herein, a new 2D Zn(<small>II</small>)-based coordination polymer (<strong>CP</strong>), {[Zn(5-AIA)·H<small><sub>2</sub></small>O]}<small><sub><em>n</em></sub></small>, and its composite with <strong>ZnO</strong>, named as <strong>CP@ZnO</strong>, were fabricated <em>via</em> solvothermal, precipitate, and <em>in situ</em> methods, respectively. The <strong>CP</strong> crystal structure was authenticated by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD). Additionally, more characteristics of <strong>CP</strong> and <strong>CP@ZnO</strong> were analyzed using PXRD, SEM, TGA, BET, and FTIR analysis. Topological evaluation of the crystal structure revealed a point symbol for net: {6^3}, with 3-c net, and <strong><em>hcb</em></strong> topology. The fluorescence study of solvents utilizing <strong>CP</strong> yielded encouraging results of 94.35% for acetonitrile. The electrochemical analyses of <strong>CP</strong> and <strong>CP@ZnO</strong> were conducted in 1 M KCl utilizing cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanic charge–discharge (GCD), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The electrochemical study revealed promising results with sp. cap. of 277.77 F g<small><sup>−1</sup></small> and 572.77 F g<small><sup>−1</sup></small> for <strong>CP</strong> and <strong>CP@ZnO</strong>, respectively, at a current density of 2.0 A g<small><sup>−1</sup></small>. DFT calculations also revealed that <strong>CP@ZnO</strong> is more favorable for electrochemical charge storage compared to other materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":95,"journal":{"name":"New Journal of Chemistry","volume":" 35","pages":" 15105-15118"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145011479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}