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Setzler CJ, Petty JT. Click catalysis and DNA conjugation using a nanoscale DNA/silver cluster pair. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:17868-17876. [PMID: 39257181 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr02938k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
Abstract
DNA-bound silver clusters are most readily recognized by their strong fluorescence that spans the visible and near-infrared regions. From this suite of chromophores, we chose a green-emitting Ag106+ bound to C4AC4TC3GT4 and describe how this DNA/cluster pair is also a catalyst. A DNA-tethered alkyne conjugates with an azide via cycloaddition, an inherently slow reaction that is facilitated through the joint efforts of the cluster and DNA. The Ag106+ structure is the catalytic core in this complex, and it has three distinguishing characteristics. It facilitates cycloaddition while preserving its stoichiometry, charge, and spectra. It also acidifies its nearby alkyne to promote H/D exchange, suggesting a silver-alkyne complex. Finally, it is markedly more efficient when compared with related multinuclear DNA-silver complexes. The Ag106+ is trapped within its C4AC4TC3GT4 host, which governs the catalytic activity in two ways. The DNA has orthogonal functional groups for both the alkyne and cluster, and these can be systematically separated to quench the click reaction. It is also a polydentate ligand that imprints an elongated shape on its cluster adduct. This extended structure suggests that DNA may pry apart the cluster to open coordination sites for the alkyne and azide reactants. These studies indicate that this DNA/silver cluster pair work together with catalysis directly driven by the silver cluster and indirectly guided by the DNA host.
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- Caleb J Setzler
- Department of Chemistry, Furman University, Greenville, SC, 29613, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Furman University, Greenville, SC, 29613, USA.
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Bodiuzzaman M, Murugesan K, Yuan P, Maity B, Sagadevan A, Malenahalli H N, Wang S, Maity P, Alotaibi MF, Jiang DE, Abulikemu M, Mohammed OF, Cavallo L, Rueping M, Bakr OM. Modulating Decarboxylative Oxidation Photocatalysis by Ligand Engineering of Atomically Precise Copper Nanoclusters. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:26994-27005. [PMID: 39297671 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c08688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2024]
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Copper nanoclusters (Cu NCs) characterized by their well-defined electronic and optical properties are an ideal platform for organic photocatalysis and exploring atomic-level behaviors. However, their potential as greener, efficient catalysts for challenging reactions like decarboxylative oxygenation under mild conditions remains unexplored. Herein, we present Cu13(Nap)3(PPh3)7H10 (hereafter Cu13Nap), protected by 1-naphthalene thiolate (Nap), which performs well in decarboxylative oxidation (90% yield) under photochemical conditions. In comparison, the isostructural Cu13(DCBT)3(PPh3)7H10 (hereafter Cu13DCBT), stabilized by 2,4-dichlorobenzenethiolate (DCBT), yields only 28%, and other previously reported Cu NCs (Cu28, Cu29, Cu45, Cu57, and Cu61) yield in the range of 6-18%. The introduction of naphthalene thiolate to the surface of Cu13 NCs influences their electronic structure and charge transfer in the ligand shell, enhancing visible light absorption and catalytic performance. Density functional theory (DFT) and experimental evidence suggest that the reaction proceeds primarily through an energy transfer mechanism. The energy transfer pathway is uncommon in the context of previous reports for decarboxylative oxidation reactions. Our findings suggest that strategically manipulating ligands holds significant potential for creating composite active sites on atomically precise copper NCs, resulting in enhanced catalytic efficacy and selectivity across various challenging reactions.
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- Mohammad Bodiuzzaman
- Center for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Center for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235-1604, United States
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- Center for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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Sun J, Wu Q, Yan X, Li L, Tang X, Gong X, Yan B, Xu Q, Guo Q, He J, Shen H. Structure Distortion Endows Copper Nanoclusters with Surface-Active Uncoordinated Sites for Boosting Catalysis. JACS AU 2024; 4:3427-3435. [PMID: 39328750 PMCID: PMC11423317 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.4c00574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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The utilization of structure distortion to modulate the electronic structure and alter catalytic properties of metallic nanomaterials is a well-established practice, but accurately identifying and comprehensively understanding these distortions present significant challenges. Ligand-stabilized metal nanoclusters with well-defined structures serve as exemplary model systems to illustrate the structure chemistry of nanomaterials, among which few studies have investigated nanocluster models that incorporate structural distortions. In this work, a novel copper hydride nanocluster, Cu42(PPh3)8(RS)4(CF3COO)10(CH3O)4H10 (Cu42; PPh3 is triphenylphosphine and RSH is 2,4-dichlorophenylthiol), with a highly twisted structure has been synthesized in a simple way. Structural analysis reveals Cu42 comprises two Cu25 units that are conjoined in a nearly orthogonal manner. The dramatic distortion in the metal framework, which is driven by multiple interactions from the surface ligands, endows the cluster with a rich array of uncoordinated metal sites on the surface. The resulting cluster, as envisioned, exhibits remarkable activity in catalyzing carbonylation of anilines. The findings from this study not only provides atomically precise insights into the structural distortions that are pertinent to nanoparticle catalysts but also underscores the potential of structurally distorted NCs as a burgeoning generation of catalysts with precise structures and outstanding performances that can be tailored for specific functions.
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- Jing Sun
- College of Energy Materials and Chemistry, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
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- College of Energy Materials and Chemistry, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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- College of Energy Materials and Chemistry, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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- College of Energy Materials and Chemistry, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot 010051, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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- College of Energy Materials and Chemistry, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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Yang T, Jia J, Xiong L, Jin S, Zhu M. [Cu 58(SeC 6H 5) 24(Dppe) 6Se 16] 2+ assembled from tetrahedra and octahedra: synthesis, characterization, structure and catalytic properties. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:9614-9617. [PMID: 39150075 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc03288h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Herein, we successfully synthesized a copper nanocluster, [Cu58(SeC6H5)24(Dppe)6Se16]2+. The Cu58 features a tetrahedral Cu4 core, surrounded by tetrahedral Se4 and octahedral Cu6 subunits, and further stabilized by Cu3Se3, Cu3(SeR)3, and DppeCu2 staples, which can be interpreted as an assembly of tetrahedral and octahedral units. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were employed to investigate the electronic structure of Cu58. This nanocluster demonstrates excellent catalytic properties in copper-catalyzed [3+2] azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions. Additionally, Cu58 enriches the structural diversity of copper-based nanoclusters, providing valuable insights for future structural predictions.
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- Tao Yang
- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Department of Chemistry and Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui University, Anhui 230601, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Department of Chemistry and Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui University, Anhui 230601, P. R. China.
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- School of Food and Chemical Engineering, Shaoyang University, Shaoyang, 422000, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Department of Chemistry and Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui University, Anhui 230601, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Department of Chemistry and Center for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Anhui University, Anhui 230601, P. R. China.
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Zhu C, Chen ZL, Li H, Lu L, Kang X, Xuan J, Zhu M. Rational Design of Highly Phosphorescent Nanoclusters for Efficient Photocatalytic Oxidation. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:23212-23220. [PMID: 39084600 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c05530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Analyzing the molecular structure-photophysical property correlations of metal nanoclusters to accomplish function-oriented photocatalysis could be challenging. Here, the selective heteroatom alloying has been exploited to a Au15 nanocluster, making up a structure-correlated nanocluster series, including homogold Au15, bimetallic AgxAu15-x and CuxAu15-x, trimetallic AgxCuyAu15-x-y, and tetrametallic Pt1AgxCuyAu15-x-y. Their structure-dependent photophysical properties were investigated due to the atomically precise structures of these nanoclusters. Cu-alloyed CuxAu15-x showed intense phosphorescence and the highest singlet oxygen production efficiency. Moreover, the generation of 1O2 species from excited nanoclusters enabled CuxAu15-x as a suitable catalyst for efficient photocatalytic oxidation of silyl enol ethers to produce α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds. The generality and applicability of the CuxAu15-x catalysts toward different photocatalytic oxidations were assessed. Overall, this study presents an intriguing Au15-based cluster series enabling an atomic-level understanding of structure-photophysical property correlations, which hopefully provides guidance for the fabrication of cluster-based catalysts with customized photocatalytic performance.
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- Chen Zhu
- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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Biswas S, Pal A, Jena MK, Hossain S, Sakai J, Das S, Sahoo B, Pathak B, Negishi Y. Luminescent Hydride-Free [Cu 7(SC 5H 9) 7(PPh 3) 3] Nanocluster: Facilitating Highly Selective C-C Bond Formation. J Am Chem Soc 2024. [PMID: 38979882 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c05678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Amidst burgeoning interest, atomically precise copper nanoclusters (Cu NCs) have emerged as a remarkable class of nanomaterials distinguished by their unparalleled reactivity. Nonetheless, the synthesis of hydride-free Cu NCs and their role as stable catalysts remain infrequently explored. Here, we introduce a facile synthetic approach to fabricate a hydride-free [Cu7(SC5H9)7(PPh3)3] (Cu7) NC and delineate its photophysical properties intertwined with their structural configuration. Moreover, the utilization of its photophysical properties in a photoinduced C-C coupling reaction demonstrates remarkable specificity toward cross-coupling products with high yields. The combined experimental and theoretical investigation reveals a nonradical mechanistic pathway distinct from its counterparts, offering promising prospects for designing hydride-free Cu NC catalysts in the future and unveiling the selectivity of the hydride-free [Cu7(SC5H9)7(PPh3)3] NC in photoinduced Sonogashira C-C coupling through a polar reaction pathway.
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- Sourav Biswas
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo University of Science,1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695551, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 453552, India
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- Research Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo University of Science,1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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- Research Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695551, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 453552, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo University of Science,1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
- Research Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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Alamer B, Sagadevan A, Bodiuzzaman M, Murugesan K, Alsharif S, Huang RW, Ghosh A, Naveen MH, Dong C, Nematulloev S, Yin J, Shkurenko A, Abulikemu M, Dong X, Han Y, Eddaoudi M, Rueping M, Bakr OM. Planar Core and Macrocyclic Shell Stabilized Atomically Precise Copper Nanocluster Catalyst for Efficient Hydroboration of C-C Multiple Bond. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:16295-16305. [PMID: 38816788 PMCID: PMC11177319 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c05077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Atomically precise metal nanoclusters (NCs) have become an important class of catalysts due to their catalytic activity, high surface area, and tailored active sites. However, the design and development of bond-forming reaction catalysts based on copper NCs are still in their early stages. Herein, we report the synthesis of an atomically precise copper nanocluster with a planar core and unique shell, [Cu45(TBBT)29(TPP)4(C4H11N)2H14]2+ (Cu45) (TBBT: 4-tert-butylbenzenethiol; TPP: triphenylphosphine), in high yield via a one-pot reduction method. The resulting structurally well-defined Cu45 is a highly efficient catalyst for the hydroboration reaction of alkynes and alkenes. Mechanistic studies show that a single-electron oxidation of the in situ-formed ate complex enables the hydroboration via the formation of boryl-centered radicals under mild conditions. This work demonstrates the promise of tailored copper nanoclusters as catalysts for C-B heteroatom bond-forming reactions. The catalysts are compatible with a wide range of alkynes and alkenes and functional groups for producing hydroborated products.
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- Badriah Alamer
- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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- Henan
Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Green
Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Henan International Joint
Laboratory of Tumor Theranostic Cluster Materials, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Institute
for Organic and Bimolecular Chemistry, Georg-August-University
Goettingen Tammannstr, 237077 Goettingen, Germany
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- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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- Department
of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, 999077 Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Division
of Physical Sciences and Engineering and Functional Materials Design,
Discovery and Development Research Group (FMD3), Advanced Membranes
and Porous Materials Center, King Abdullah
University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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- Advanced
Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering
Division, King Abdullah University of Science
and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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- Advanced
Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering
Division, King Abdullah University of Science
and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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- Division
of Physical Sciences and Engineering and Functional Materials Design,
Discovery and Development Research Group (FMD3), Advanced Membranes
and Porous Materials Center, King Abdullah
University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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Biswas S, Negishi Y. Exploring the impact of various reducing agents on Cu nanocluster synthesis. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:9657-9663. [PMID: 38624154 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt00296b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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The synthesis of copper (Cu) nanoclusters (NCs) has experienced significant advancements in recent years. Despite the exploration of metal NCs dating back almost two decades, challenges specific to Cu NC synthesis arise from the variable oxidation states and heightened reactivity of intermediate Cu complexes, distinguishing it from its analogous counterparts. In this study, we present a comprehensive overview of this newly evolving research domain, focusing on the synthetic aspects. We delve into various factors influencing the synthesis of Cu NCs, with specific emphasis on the role of reducing agents. The impact of the reducing agent is particularly pivotal in this synthetic process, ultimately influencing the formation of model M(0)-containing NCs, which are less readily accessible in the context of Cu NCs. We anticipate that this frontier article will pave the way for accelerated research in the field of Cu NCs. By aiding in the selection of specific reaction conditions and reducing agents, we believe that this work will contribute to a faster-paced exploration of Cu NCs, further advancing our understanding and applications in this exciting area of nanomaterial research.
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- Sourav Biswas
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan.
- Research Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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Ghosh A, Sagadevan A, Murugesan K, Nastase SAF, Maity B, Bodiuzzaman M, Shkurenko A, Hedhili MN, Yin J, Mohammed OF, Eddaoudi M, Cavallo L, Rueping M, Bakr OM. Multiple neighboring active sites of an atomically precise copper nanocluster catalyst for efficient bond-forming reactions. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:2494-2505. [PMID: 38477151 DOI: 10.1039/d4mh00098f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Atomically precise copper nanoclusters (NCs) are an emerging class of nanomaterials for catalysis. Their versatile core-shell architecture opens the possibility of tailoring their catalytically active sites. Here, we introduce a core-shell copper nanocluster (CuNC), [Cu29(StBu)13Cl5(PPh3)4H10]tBuSO3 (StBu: tert-butylthiol; PPh3: triphenylphosphine), Cu29NC, with multiple accessible active sites on its shell. We show that this nanocluster is a versatile catalyst for C-heteroatom bond formation (C-O, C-N, and C-S) with several advantages over previous Cu systems. When supported, the cluster can also be reused as a heterogeneous catalyst without losing its efficiency, making it a hybrid homogeneous and heterogeneous catalyst. We elucidated the atomic-level mechanism of the catalysis using density functional theory (DFT) calculations based on the single crystal structure. We found that the cooperative action of multiple neighboring active sites is essential for the catalyst's efficiency. The calculations also revealed that oxidative addition is the rate-limiting step that is facilitated by the neighboring active sites of the Cu29NC, which highlights a unique advantage of nanoclusters over traditional copper catalysts. Our results demonstrate the potential of nanoclusters for enabling the rational atomically precise design and investigation of multi-site catalysts.
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- Atanu Ghosh
- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Core Labs, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
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Wang J, Cai J, Ren KX, Liu L, Zheng SJ, Wang ZY, Zang SQ. Stepwise structural evolution toward robust carboranealkynyl-protected copper nanocluster catalysts for nitrate electroreduction. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadn7556. [PMID: 38691609 PMCID: PMC11062576 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adn7556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Atomically precise metal nanoclusters (NCs) are emerging as idealized model catalysts for imprecise metal nanoparticles to unveil their structure-activity relationship. However, the directional synthesis of robust metal NCs with accessible catalytic active sites remains a great challenge. In this work, we achieved bulky carboranealkynyl-protected copper NCs, the monomer Cu13·3PF6 and nido-carboranealkynyl bridged dimer Cu26·4PF6, with fair stability as well as accessible open metal sites step by step through external ligand shell modification and metal-core evolution. Both Cu13·3PF6 and Cu26·4PF6 demonstrate remarkable catalytic activity and selectivity in electrocatalytic nitrate (NO3-) reduction to NH3 reaction, with the dimer Cu26·4PF6 displaying superior performance. The mechanism of this catalytic reaction was elucidated through theoretical computations in conjunction with in situ FTIR spectra. This study not only provides strategies for accessing desired copper NC catalysts but also establishes a platform to uncover the structure-activity relationship of copper NCs.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Wang J, Ma A, Ren Y, Shen X, Wang Y, Song C, Wang S. An Au 5Ag 12(SR) 9(dppf) 4 alloy nanocluster: structural determination and optical property and photothermal conversion investigation. NANOSCALE 2024. [PMID: 38634772 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00312h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Photothermal conversion has garnered significant attention due to its potential for efficient energy conversion and application in targeted therapies. However, controlling photothermal properties at the atomic level remains a challenge in current materials synthesis. In this study, we report the synthesis and structural determination of a phosphine and mercaptan co-protected Au5Ag12(SR)9(dppf)4 (Au5Ag12) nanocluster with an extremely low quantum yield (∼0%). For comparative purposes, we synthesized three alloy nanoclusters of similar size. Notably, Au5Ag12 demonstrates a remarkably superior photothermal conversion performance, significantly outperforming the other clusters. We investigated this variance from both absorption and emission perspectives. This research not only opens new avenues for the application of clusters with extremely low quantum yields, but also provides experimental evidence for understanding the photothermal conversion properties of cluster materials at the atomic level.
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- Jiawei Wang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China.
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biochemical Analysis, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China.
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biochemical Analysis, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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Xiang H, Cheng R, Ruan C, Meng C, Gan Y, Cheng W, Zhao Y, Xu CQ, Li J, Yao C. A homologous series of macrocyclic Ni clusters: synthesis, structures, and catalytic properties. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:4563-4570. [PMID: 38305474 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06015b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Due to their intriguing ring structures and promising applications, nickel-thiolate clusters, such as [Nin(SR)2n] (n = 4-6), have attracted tremendous interest. However, investigation of the synthesis, structures, and properties of macrocyclic Nin clusters (n > 8) has been seriously impeded. In this work, a homologous series of macrocyclic nickel clusters, Nin(4MPT)2n (n = 9-12), was fabricated by using 4-methylphenthiophenol (4MPT) as the ligand. The structures and compositions of the clusters were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SXRD) in combination with electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS). Experimental results and theoretical calculations show that the electronic structures of the clusters do not change significantly with the increase of Ni atoms. The coordination interactions between Ni and S atoms in [NiS4] subunits are proved to play a crucial rule in the remarkable stability of Ni clusters. Finally, these clusters display excellent catalytic activity towards the reduction of p-nitrophenol, and a linear correlation between catalytic activity and ring size was revealed. The study provides a facile approach to macrocyclic homoleptic nickel clusters, and contributes to an in-depth understanding of the structure-property correlations of nickel clusters at the atomic level.
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- Huixin Xiang
- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, China.
- Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, China.
- Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, China.
- Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, China.
- Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, China.
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- Coordination Chemistry Institute, State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
- Department of Chemistry and Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare-Earth Materials of Ministry of Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing 10084, China
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, China.
- Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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Zhang Q, Zheng H, Zhou J, Yang JJ, Xu KY, Shen LY, Guan ZJ, Yang Y. A bowl-shaped phosphangulene-protected cubic Cu 58 nanocluster. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:2389-2392. [PMID: 38321973 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05791g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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A bowl-shaped phosphangulene-protected cubic Cu58 nanocluster has been synthesized. The structure was determined by X-ray crystallography and further analyzed by multiple techniques. The phosphangulenes not only enable ligand substitutions with triphenylphosphines in a cluster-to-cluster transformation way, but also facilitate inter-cluster interactions with fullerenes. These interactions further influence the entirety's photocurrent response and ability to liberate hydrogen when stimulated by light.
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- Qian Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China.
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Das AK, Biswas S, Pal A, Manna SS, Sardar A, Mondal PK, Sahoo B, Pathak B, Mandal S. A thiolated copper-hydride nanocluster with chloride bridging as a catalyst for carbonylative C-N coupling of aryl amines under mild conditions: a combined experimental and theoretical study. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:3583-3590. [PMID: 38268470 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05912j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Atomically precise copper nanoclusters (Cu NCs), an emerging class of nanomaterials, have garnered significant attention owing to their versatile core-shell architecture and their potential applications in catalytic reactions. In this study, we present a straightforward synthesis strategy for [Cu29(StBu)12(PPh3)4Cl6H10][BF4] (Cu29) NCs and explore their catalytic activity in the carbonylative C-N coupling reaction involving aromatic amines and N-heteroarenes with dialkyl azodicarboxylates. Through a combination of experimental investigations and density functional theory studies, we elucidate the radical mechanisms at play. The crucial step in the catalytic process is identified as the decomposition of diisopropyl azodicarboxylates on the surface of Cu29 NCs, leading to the generation of oxyacyl radicals and the liberation of nitrogen gas. Subsequently, an oxyacyl radical abstracts a hydrogen atom from aniline, initiating the formation of an aminyl radical. Finally, the aminyl radical reacts with another oxyacyl radical, culminating in the synthesis of the desired carbamate product. This detailed analysis provides insights into the intricate catalytic pathways of Cu29 NCs, shedding light on their potential for catalyzing carbonylative C-N coupling reactions.
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- Anish Kumar Das
- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695551, India.
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695551, India.
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695551, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Madhya Pradesh 453552, India.
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695551, India.
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695551, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Madhya Pradesh 453552, India.
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695551, India.
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Feng Y, Fu F, Zeng L, Zhao M, Xin X, Liang J, Zhou M, Fang X, Lv H, Yang GY. Atomically Precise Silver Clusters Stabilized by Lacunary Polyoxometalates with Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction Activity. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202317341. [PMID: 38153620 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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The syntheses of atomically precise silver (Ag) clusters stabilized by multidentate lacunary polyoxometalate (POM) ligands have been emerging as a promising but challenging research direction, the combination of redox-active POM ligands and silver clusters will render them unexpected geometric structures and catalytic properties. Herein, we report the successful construction of two structurally-new lacunary POM-stabilized Ag clusters, TBA6 H14 Ag14 (DPPB)4 (CH3 CN)9 [Ag24 (Si2 W18 O66 )3 ] ⋅ 10CH3 CN ⋅ 9H2 O ({Ag24 (Si2 W18 O66 )3 }, TBA=tetra-n-butylammonium, DPPB=1,4-Bis(diphenylphosphino)butane) and TBA14 H6 Ag9 Na2 (H2 O)9 [Ag27 (Si2 W18 O66 )3 ] ⋅ 8CH3 CN ⋅ 10H2 O ({Ag27 (Si2 W18 O66 )3 }), using a facile one-pot solvothermal approach. Under otherwise identical synthetic conditions, the molecular structures of two POM-stabilized Ag clusters could be readily tuned by the addition of different organic ligands. In both compounds, the central trefoil-propeller-shaped {Ag24 }14+ and {Ag27 }17+ clusters bearing 10 delocalized valence electrons are stabilized by three C-shaped {Si2 W18 O66 } units. The femtosecond/nanosecond transient absorption spectroscopy revealed the rapid charge transfer between {Ag24 }14+ core and {Si2 W18 O66 } ligands. Both compounds have been pioneeringly investigated as catalysts for photocatalytic CO2 reduction to HCOOH with a high selectivity.
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- Yeqin Feng
- MOE Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectroic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 102488, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectroic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectroic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 102488, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectroic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 102488, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectroic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectroic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 102488, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectroic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 102488, China
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Zhou H, Duan T, Lin Z, Yang T, Deng H, Jin S, Pei Y, Zhu M. Total Structure, Structural Transformation and Catalytic Hydrogenation of [Cu 41 (SC 6 H 3 F 2 ) 15 Cl 3 (P(PhF) 3 ) 6 (H) 25 ] 2- Constructed from Twisted Cu 13 Units. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2307085. [PMID: 38064120 PMCID: PMC10870033 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Herein, a remarkable achievement in the synthesis and characterization of an atomically precise copper-hydride nanocluster, [Cu41 (SC6 H3 F2 )15 Cl3 (P(PhF)3 )6 (H)25 ]2- via a mild one-pot reaction is presented. Through X-ray crystallography analysis, it is revealed that [Cu41 (SC6 H3 F2 )15 Cl3 (P(PhF)3 )6 (H)25 ]2- exhibits a unique shell-core-shell structure. The inner Cu29 kernel is composed of three twisted Cu13 units, connected through Cu4 face sharing. Surrounding the metal core, two Cu6 metal shells, resembling a protective sandwich structure are observed. This arrangement, along with intracluster π···π interactions and intercluster C─H···F─C interactions, contributes to the enhanced stability of [Cu41 (SC6 H3 F2 )15 Cl3 (P(PhF)3 )6 (H)25 ]2- . The presence, number, and location of hydrides within the nanocluster are established through a combination of experimental and density functional theory investigations. Notably, the addition of a phosphine ligand triggers a fascinating nanocluster-to-nanocluster transformation in [Cu41 (SC6 H3 F2 )15 Cl3 (P(PhF)3 )6 (H)25 ]2- , resulting in the generation of two nanoclusters, [Cu14 (SC6 H3 F2 )3 (PPh3 )8 H10 ]+ and [Cu13 (SC6 H3 F2 )3 (P(PhF)3 )7 H10 ]0 . Furthermore, it is demonstrated that [Cu41 (SC6 H3 F2 )15 Cl3 (P(PhF)3 )6 (H)25 ]2- exhibits catalytic activity in the hydrogenation of nitroarenes. This intriguing nanocluster provides a unique opportunity to explore the assembly of M13 units, similar to other coinage metal nanoclusters, and investigate the nanocluster-to-nanocluster transformation in phosphine and thiol ligand co-protected copper nanoclusters.
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- Huimin Zhou
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced MaterialsKey Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of EducationDepartment of Chemistry and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized MaterialsAnhui UniversityHefeiAnhui230601China
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- Department of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of MOEXiangtan UniversityXiangtanHunan411105China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced MaterialsKey Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of EducationDepartment of Chemistry and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized MaterialsAnhui UniversityHefeiAnhui230601China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced MaterialsKey Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of EducationDepartment of Chemistry and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized MaterialsAnhui UniversityHefeiAnhui230601China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced MaterialsKey Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of EducationDepartment of Chemistry and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized MaterialsAnhui UniversityHefeiAnhui230601China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced MaterialsKey Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of EducationDepartment of Chemistry and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized MaterialsAnhui UniversityHefeiAnhui230601China
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- Department of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of MOEXiangtan UniversityXiangtanHunan411105China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology and Centre for Atomic Engineering of Advanced MaterialsKey Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of EducationDepartment of Chemistry and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized MaterialsAnhui UniversityHefeiAnhui230601China
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Biswas S, Negishi Y. A Comprehensive Analysis of Luminescent Crystallized Cu Nanoclusters. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:947-958. [PMID: 38252029 PMCID: PMC10839905 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c03374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Photoluminescence (PL) emission is an intriguing characteristic displayed by atomically precise d10 metal nanoclusters (NCs), renowned for their meticulous atomic arrangements, which have captivated the scientific community. Cu(I) NCs are a focal point in extensive research due to their abundance, cost-effectiveness, and unique luminescent attributes. Despite similar core sizes, their luminescent characteristics vary, influenced by multiple factors. Progress hinges on synthesizing new NCs and modifying existing ones, with postsynthetic alterations impacting emission properties. The rapid advancements in this field pose challenges in discerning essential points for excelling amidst competition with other d10 NCs. This Perspective explores the intricate origins of PL emission in Cu(I) NCs, providing a comprehensive review of their correlated structural architectures. Understanding the mechanistic origin of PL emission in each cluster is crucial for correlating diverse characteristics, contributing to a deeper comprehension from both fundamental and applied scientific perspectives.
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- Sourav Biswas
- Department
of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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- Department
of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
- Research
Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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Biswas S, Das S, Negishi Y. Advances in Cu nanocluster catalyst design: recent progress and promising applications. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2023; 8:1509-1522. [PMID: 37772632 DOI: 10.1039/d3nh00336a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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The quest for cleaner pathways to the production of fuels and chemicals from non-fossil feedstock, efficient transformation of raw materials to value-added chemicals under mild conditions, and control over the activity and selectivity of chemical processes are driving the state-of-the-art approaches to the construction and precise chemical modification of sustainable nanocatalysts. As a burgeoning category of atomically precise noble metal nanoclusters, copper nanoclusters (Cu NCs) benefitting from their exclusive structural architecture, ingenious designability of active sites and high surface-to-volume ratio qualify as potential rationally-designed catalysts. In this Minireview, we present a detailed coverage of the optimal design strategies and controlled synthesis of Cu NC catalysts with a focus on tuning of active sites at the atomic level, the implications of cluster size, shape and structure, the ligands and heteroatom doping on catalytic activity, and reaction scope ranging from chemical catalysis to emerging photocatalysis and electrocatalysis.
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- Sourav Biswas
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan.
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- Research Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan.
- Research Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan.
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