Structural, Optical, and Antibacterial Properties of NiO and BaO Doped NiO Prepared by Co-Precipitation Method

Academic Background Nickel oxide (NiO), as a p-type semiconductor, has garnered significant attention due to its exceptional optical properties, chemical stability, and extensive applications in optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and biosensors. NiO’s high transparency, adjustable electrical conductivity, and wide bandgap make it an ideal material fo...

Harnessing the Effects of CD-Doped and Ag-Coated CeO2 (IV) Nanoparticles for Enhanced Nitrophenol Reduction, Photocatalytic Degradation, and Other Potential Biological Applications

 

Academic Background With the rapid development of nanotechnology, the potential applications of nanomaterials in environmental remediation, biomedicine, and energy conversion have garnered increasing attention. Among these, cerium oxide (CeO₂) nanoparticles have become a research hotspot due to their unique redox properties, high stability, and exc...

Structure and Optical Properties of an Ag135Cu60 Nanocluster Incorporating an Ag135 Buckminsterfullerene-like Topology

Metal nanoclusters are nanoscale materials that bridge the gap between molecules and metals, exhibiting unique physicochemical properties, especially in the study of the relationship between atomic structure and physical properties. In recent years, researchers have shown great interest in organic ligand-protected metal nanoclusters due to their pr...

Synthesis of Molecular Borromean Links Featuring Trimeric Metallocages

The Borromean link is a topological structure composed of three independent yet interlocked rings, characterized by the fact that disconnecting any one ring results in the complete separation of the other two. This structure not only possesses aesthetic value but also holds significant research importance in molecular topology and supramolecular ch...

Capturing Aromatic Cr5 Pentagons in Large Main-Group Molecular Cages

Academic Background Transition metal clusters have long been a focus of chemical research due to their unique structures and electronic properties. Chromium (Cr), as one of the transition metals, is particularly notable for its interesting Cr-Cr bonding interactions and diverse structural arrangements. However, exploring the synthesis of polynuclea...

Synthesis and Reactivity of an Antimony(III) Dication

Synthesis and Reactivity of an Antimony(III) Dication

In enzyme catalysis, the proximity effect is a common phenomenon that forces reactions to occur by bringing two or more molecules close together. To achieve this effect, the active center requires multiple binding sites to preorganize reactants before the reaction. Although this effect has been extensively studied in enzyme catalysis, its applicati...

Speciation-Dependent Molecular Mechanism of Electron Transfer from the c-Type Cytochrome MtrC to U(VI)-Ligand Complexes

Uranium (U) is a radioactive element widely present in the environment, primarily existing in its hexavalent (U(VI)) and tetravalent (U(IV)) oxidation states. Under oxidizing conditions, U(VI) is the dominant stable form, while under reducing conditions, U(VI) can be reduced to U(IV). This reduction process can occur through abiotic pathways (e.g.,...

Formation of Amorphous Molybdenum Sulfide in Abiotic and Biotic Sulfidic Conditions: A Comparative Study on Molybdenum Sequestration Mechanisms

Molybdenum (Mo) is one of the most abundant trace metals in the ocean, and its distinct behavior under different redox conditions makes it an effective indicator of paleoceanographic redox conditions. Particularly in anoxic and sulfidic environments, the speciation and behavior of Mo differ significantly from those in oxic environments. However, th...

Influence of Crystal Shape and Orientation on the Magnetic Microstructure of Bullet-Shaped Magnetosomes Synthesized by Magnetotactic Bacteria

Magnetotactic Bacteria (MTB) are a group of microorganisms capable of biomineralizing magnetosomes. Magnetosomes are membrane-bound magnetic nanocrystals primarily composed of magnetite (Fe₃O₄) or greigite (Fe₃S₄). These magnetosomes are arranged in chains or specific orientations within bacterial cells, endowing the bacteria with a magnetic dipole...

Facile Fabrication of Injectable Multifunctional Hydrogels Based on Gallium-Polyphenol Networks with Superior Antibacterial Activity for Promoting Infected Wound Healing

A Novel Study on Multifunctional Hydrogels for Promoting Infected Wound Healing In the current clinical setting, infected wounds, especially those caused by antibiotic-resistant pathogens, have become a major challenge. These chronic or hard-to-heal wounds often suffer from delayed healing processes due to excessive inflammation, bacterial biofilm ...