ACS ES&T Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS),
persistent
pollutants
found
in
water
sources
worldwide,
pose
significant
challenges
to
conventional
remediation
methods.
This
study
presents
a
one-pot,
high
atom-economy
synthesis
of
porphyrin-based
cationic
nanocages
(oNCs)
as
selective,
rapid
efficient
solution
for
PFAS
removal,
addressing
critical
gaps
current
treatment
technologies.
Using
liquid
chromatography–tandem
mass
spectrometry
(LC-MS/MS),
the
nanocages─[oNC]8PF6,
[Co2+-oNC]8PF6,
[Co3+(N≡O)-oNC]8PF6─were
evaluated
their
ability
sorb
mixture
38
PFAS,
including
emerging
contaminants
like
GenX,
from
various
matrices
at
concentration
50
ng/mL.
The
achieved
exceptional
removal
efficiencies,
with
optimal
results
obtained
when
[oNC]8PF6
[Co2+-oNC]8PF6
were
combined
1:4
ratio.
created
synergistic
effect,
enabling
sorption
both
short-
long-chain
achieving
average
efficiencies
90%
Nanopure
groundwater,
80%
influent
sewage.
nanocage
consistently
outperformed
activated
carbon,
particularly
complex
such
sewage,
where
carbon
presented
lower
efficiency,
especially
perfluoroalkane
sulfonamido
substances.
reached
equilibrium
within
15
min
maintained
performance
across
multiple
methanolic
regeneration
cycles,
highlighting
operational
durability.
NMR
spectroscopy
computational
studies
revealed
that
occurs
via
hydrophobic
electrostatic
interactions,
well
partial
intercalation,
selectivity
molecules
bearing
sulfonate
sulfonamide
head
groups
chain
lengths
five
or
more.
Early
stage
eco-toxicological
assessments
confirmed
environmental
safety
these
nanocages,
showing
no
adverse
effects
below
0.005
μM.
By
combining
modular,
scalable
sustainable
material
synthesis,
this
sets
new
direction
developing
precise,
environmentally
responsible
solutions.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 6, 2025
Abstract
The
electrochemical
reduction
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
RR)
to
high‐value
chemicals
offers
a
promising
approach
storing
renewable
energy
while
helping
close
the
anthropogenic
loop.
use
porous
solid
electrolytes
(PSE)
makes
CO
RR
more
sustainable
because
they
are
recyclable
and
can
produce
pure
liquid
products
free
electrolyte
contaminants.
However,
current
PSEs
have
several
limitations
including
insufficient
ion
conduction
poor
scalability.
Here,
sulfonated
NUS‐10
covalent
organic
framework
(COF)
foams
demonstrated
as
for
efficient
capable
producing
valuable
formic
acid,
monoxide,
C
2+
compounds.
A
straightforward,
scalable
microwave‐assisted
synthesis
method
is
outlined
COF
nanosheets,
which
be
freeze‐dried
create
proton
exchange
foams.
These
exhibit
high
conductivity
(σ
=
0.052
S
cm
−1
at
30
°C)
easily
recycled
without
mass
loss
across
multiple
device
operations.
When
applied
in
PSE
electrolyzers,
exhibites
exceptional
efficiency,
requiring
less
than
4
V
cell
voltage
200
mA
−2
density
high‐purity
acid.
This
study
advances
development
RR,
offering
path
toward
practical
applications
RR.
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(25), P. 9112 - 9129
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Revealing
the
photobehaviour
of
a
new
BTD-based
HOF
shows
occurrence
intramolecular
charge-transfer
and
intermolecular
proton-transfer
photoevents
leading
to
different
emission
spectra
lifetimes
when
compared
molecular
units.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
Abstract
Two
dumbbell‐shaped
building
blocks
(TMB
and
TMBT),
featuring
methyl
benzoate
groups
as
hydrogen
bond
units,
are
selected
to
construct
heterostructures
of
HOFs,
aiming
achieve
multiple
functions
including
white
luminescence,
stimulus‐response
behavior,
well
application
in
information
encryption.
TMB
molecules
self‐assembled
form
a
flexible
HOF
(X‐HOF‐8)
p‐xylene,
containing
solvent
channels
blue
fluorescence.
Upon
removal
guests,
it
can
transform
into
nonporous
crystal
with
gray
In
contrast,
TMBT
forms
guest‐free
(X‐HOF‐9)
displaying
orange
They
could
bulk
heterojunction
(BHJ)
HOFs
energy
transfer
from
TMBT,
exhibiting
composition‐dependent
fluorescent
color.
Notably,
emission
be
achieved
BHJ
converted
fluorescence
upon
guest
removal;
subsequently,
is
restored
re‐capturing
guests.
Furthermore,
rod‐like
triblock
(THJ)
also
constructed,
which
exhibit
regulatory
behavior
response
gaining
or
losing
The
unique
luminescent
characteristics
stimulus
responsiveness
these
make
them
an
excellent
platform
for
applications
anticounterfeit.
This
represents
the
pioneering
achievement
light
HOF,
groundbreaking
realization
THJ
remarkable
exciting
characteristics.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(72), P. 9773 - 9776
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
novel
fluorescent
nanofilm
DBAP-ETTA
has
been
developed
for
diethyl
chlorophosphate
(DCP)
vapor
detection
with
high
sensitivity
and
selectivity.
Its
smooth,
homogeneous
structure
large
Stokes
shift
enable
significant
fluorescence
quenching
upon
DCP
exposure.
The
protonation-based
sensing
mechanism
makes
it
ideal
real-time,
portable
sensing.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Abstract
The
separation
of
propylene
(C
3
H
6
)
and
propane
8
is
great
significance
in
the
chemical
industry,
which
poses
a
challenge
due
to
their
almost
identical
kinetic
diameters
similar
physical
properties.
In
this
work,
we
synthesized
an
ultramicroporous
flexible
hydrogen‐bonded
organic
framework
(named
HOF‐FJU‐106)
by
using
molecule
2,3,6,7‐tetra
(4‐cyanophenyl)
tetrathiafulvalene
(TTF‐4CN).
formation
dimer
causes
TTF‐4CN
molecular
bend
weaken
π‐stacked
interactions,
coupled
with
flexibility
C≡N
H−C
hydrogen
bonds,
leads
reversible
conversion
between
open
closed
frameworks
through
mutual
slip
adjacent
layers/columns
under
activation
stimulation
gas
molecules.
Through
adsorption
isotherms
enthalpy,
HOF‐FJU‐106a
exhibited
adaptive
stronger
binding
affinity
for
C
6,
presented
recorded
uptake
ratio
/C
(23.77)
among
presentative
HOF
materials
at
room
temperature
date.
Importantly,
shows
interesting
phenomenon
about
gate
pressure
control
variable
temperature,
realized
performance
enhancement
binary
mixtures.
This
strategy
designing
HOFs
thermoregulatory
gating
effect
powerful
way
maximize
materials.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Abstract
The
separation
of
propylene
(C
3
H
6
)
and
propane
8
is
great
significance
in
the
chemical
industry,
which
poses
a
challenge
due
to
their
almost
identical
kinetic
diameters
similar
physical
properties.
In
this
work,
we
synthesized
an
ultramicroporous
flexible
hydrogen‐bonded
organic
framework
(named
HOF‐FJU‐106)
by
using
molecule
2,3,6,7‐tetra
(4‐cyanophenyl)
tetrathiafulvalene
(TTF‐4CN).
formation
dimer
causes
TTF‐4CN
molecular
bend
weaken
π‐stacked
interactions,
coupled
with
flexibility
C≡N
H−C
hydrogen
bonds,
leads
reversible
conversion
between
open
closed
frameworks
through
mutual
slip
adjacent
layers/columns
under
activation
stimulation
gas
molecules.
Through
adsorption
isotherms
enthalpy,
HOF‐FJU‐106a
exhibited
adaptive
stronger
binding
affinity
for
C
6,
presented
recorded
uptake
ratio
/C
(23.77)
among
presentative
HOF
materials
at
room
temperature
date.
Importantly,
shows
interesting
phenomenon
about
gate
pressure
control
variable
temperature,
realized
performance
enhancement
binary
mixtures.
This
strategy
designing
HOFs
thermoregulatory
gating
effect
powerful
way
maximize
materials.
The
paramount
importance
of
anticounterfeiting
measures
in
safeguarding
consumers
from
counterfeit
products
lies
their
ability
to
ensure
product
safety
and
reliability.
Advanced
luminescent
materials,
particularly
those
responsive
multiple
stimuli,
afford
a
dynamic
multilayered
security
assurance.
This
study
presents
the
synthesis
novel
material,
Eu/Tb@GC-3,
via
postsynthetic
modification,
which
exhibits
notable
photoluminescent
properties
with
emission
at
544
614
nm.
material
demonstrates
high
selectivity
sensitivity
detecting
Nitrofural
Enrofloxacin,
limits
detection
0.0122
0.0280
μM,
respectively.
Furthermore,
multistimulus
fibers
inks
were
developed,
facilitating
intelligent
labels.
integration
these
labels
back-propagation
neural
networks
(BPNNs)
significantly
enhances
pattern
recognition
authentication
capabilities,
providing
an
efficacious
strategy
combat
consumer
safety.
ACS ES&T Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS),
persistent
pollutants
found
in
water
sources
worldwide,
pose
significant
challenges
to
conventional
remediation
methods.
This
study
presents
a
one-pot,
high
atom-economy
synthesis
of
porphyrin-based
cationic
nanocages
(oNCs)
as
selective,
rapid
efficient
solution
for
PFAS
removal,
addressing
critical
gaps
current
treatment
technologies.
Using
liquid
chromatography–tandem
mass
spectrometry
(LC-MS/MS),
the
nanocages─[oNC]8PF6,
[Co2+-oNC]8PF6,
[Co3+(N≡O)-oNC]8PF6─were
evaluated
their
ability
sorb
mixture
38
PFAS,
including
emerging
contaminants
like
GenX,
from
various
matrices
at
concentration
50
ng/mL.
The
achieved
exceptional
removal
efficiencies,
with
optimal
results
obtained
when
[oNC]8PF6
[Co2+-oNC]8PF6
were
combined
1:4
ratio.
created
synergistic
effect,
enabling
sorption
both
short-
long-chain
achieving
average
efficiencies
90%
Nanopure
groundwater,
80%
influent
sewage.
nanocage
consistently
outperformed
activated
carbon,
particularly
complex
such
sewage,
where
carbon
presented
lower
efficiency,
especially
perfluoroalkane
sulfonamido
substances.
reached
equilibrium
within
15
min
maintained
performance
across
multiple
methanolic
regeneration
cycles,
highlighting
operational
durability.
NMR
spectroscopy
computational
studies
revealed
that
occurs
via
hydrophobic
electrostatic
interactions,
well
partial
intercalation,
selectivity
molecules
bearing
sulfonate
sulfonamide
head
groups
chain
lengths
five
or
more.
Early
stage
eco-toxicological
assessments
confirmed
environmental
safety
these
nanocages,
showing
no
adverse
effects
below
0.005
μM.
By
combining
modular,
scalable
sustainable
material
synthesis,
this
sets
new
direction
developing
precise,
environmentally
responsible
solutions.