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Bhattacharjee I, Sultana M, Bhunya S, Paul A. The curious saga of dehydrogenation/hydrogenation for chemical hydrogen storage: a mechanistic perspective. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:1672-1684. [PMID: 35024699 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc06238g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hydrogen storage is an indispensable component of hydrogen-based fuel economy. Chemical hydrogen storage relies on the development of lightweight compounds which can deliver high weight percentage of H2 at moderate temperatures through dehydrogenation and can be recovered from the dehydrogenated mass by hydrogenation for reuse. In this feature article we primarily discuss the mechanistic underpinnings of the catalytic dehydrogenation of ammonia-borane, a potential candidate for hydrogen storage and the challenges associated with its regeneration from the dehydrogenated mass. Moreover, we highlight the mechanistic intricacies, viability, sustainability and unresolved issues of allied chemical hydrogen storage avenues such as the CH3OH-CO2 cycle.
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- Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, India.
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- Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, India.
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- Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, India.
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Ghosh A, Banerjee S, Debnath T, Das AK. Dehydrogenation of ammonia-borane to functionalize neutral and Li +-encapsulated C 60, C 70 and C 36 fullerene cages: a DFT approach. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:4022-4041. [PMID: 35103266 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp05770g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Mechanistic investigations into the functionalization of three fullerene cages, viz. C60, C70, and C36 through dehydrogenation of ammonia-borane (AB) have been conducted using Density Functional Theory (DFT). In this process of functionalization, different ring fusions, namely (6-6), (6-5) positions for C60 and C70, and an additional (5-5) for C36 fullerene have been investigated. The optimized geometries of all the complexes and transition states have been characterized using the M06-2X functional in conjunction with the 6-31G(d) basis set. The effect of Li+-encapsulation on the energetics and activation barriers of H2 attachment has also been examined. Although the process of functionalization of neutral fullerenes proceeds extensively through concerted pathways, a step-wise route has been observed for the encapsulated systems. NPA charge analysis and Wiberg bond index (WBI) have been used in order to detect the change in the nature of participating hydrogen atoms and validate the variation in the bond order of the C-C connectivity respectively upon hydrogenation. GCRD parameters have also been calculated to explicate the electronic properties of the hydrogenated products. The (6-6) hydrogenation is observed to be favoured thermodynamically and kinetically for both neutral and Li+-encapsulated C60 and C70, while (5-5) is found to be the most preferred site for C36 systems. Our theoretical exploration suggests that the covalent functionalization of the fullerene cages can be done successfully viaAB resulting in the stabilization of these systems. In short, the present work will provide a general idea about the detailed mechanism related to the functionalization of fullerene cages, which will further motivate researchers in fullerene chemistry.
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- Avik Ghosh
- School of Mathematical & Computational Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata-700032, India.
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- School of Mathematical & Computational Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata-700032, India.
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- School of Mathematical & Computational Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata-700032, India.
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- School of Mathematical & Computational Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata-700032, India.
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Vergara-Reyes HN, Acosta-Alejandro M, Chigo-Anota E. Quantum-mechanical assessment of the adsorption of nitric oxide molecules on the magnetic carbon nitride (C36N24)− fullerene. Struct Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11224-021-01736-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Pan D, Su F, Liu H, Ma Y, Das R, Hu Q, Liu C, Guo Z. The Properties and Preparation Methods of Different Boron Nitride Nanostructures and Applications of Related Nanocomposites. CHEM REC 2020; 20:1314-1337. [PMID: 32959523 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202000079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Due to special non-metallic polar bond between the III group (with certain metallic properties) element boron (B) and the V group element nitrogen (N), boron nitride (BN) has unique physical and chemical properties such as strong high-temperature resistance, oxidation resistance, heat conduction, electrical insulation and neutron absorption. Its unique lamellar, reticular and tubular morphologies and physicochemical properties make it attractive in the fields of adsorption, catalysis, hydrogen storage, thermal conduction, insulation, dielectric substrate of electronic devices, radiation protection, polymer composites, medicine, etc. Therefore, the synthesis and properties of BN derived materials become the main research hotspots of low-dimensional nanomaterials. This paper reviews the synthetic methods, overall properties, and applications of BN nanostructures and nanocomposites. In addition, challenges and prospect of this kind of materials are discussed.
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- Duo Pan
- Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Mold (Zhengzhou University), Ministry of Education; National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Mold (Zhengzhou University), Ministry of Education; National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Mold (Zhengzhou University), Ministry of Education; National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266590, China
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- Oxea Chemical company (OQ), Bay City, Texas 77414, USA
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- Integrated Composites Laboratory (ICL), Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Mold (Zhengzhou University), Ministry of Education; National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- Integrated Composites Laboratory (ICL), Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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Joseph J, Sivasankarapillai VS, Nikazar S, Shanawaz MS, Rahdar A, Lin H, Kyzas GZ. Borophene and Boron Fullerene Materials in Hydrogen Storage: Opportunities and Challenges. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:3754-3765. [PMID: 32338453 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202000782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 04/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Two-dimensional materials have led to a leap forward in materials science research, especially in the fields of energy conversion and storage. Borophene and its spherical counterpart boron fullerene represent emerging materials that have attracted much attention in the whole area of advanced energy materials and technologies. Owing to their prominent features, such as electronic environment and geometry, borophene and boron fullerene have been used in versatile applications, such as supercapacitors, superconductors, anode materials for photochemical water splitting, and biosensors. Herein, one of the most promising applications/areas of hydrogen storage is discussed. Boron fullerenes have been considered and discussed for hydrogen-storage applications, and recently borophene was also included in the list of materials with promising hydrogen-storage properties. Studies focus mainly on doped borophene systems over pristine borophene due to enhanced features available upon decoration with metal atoms. This Review introduces very recent progress and novel paradigms with respect to both borophene derivatives and boron fullerene based systems reported for hydrogen storage, with a focus on the synthesis, physiochemical properties, hydrogen-storage mechanism, and practical applications.
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- Jithu Joseph
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, 682022, India
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- Chemical Engineering Faculty, Engineering College, University of Tehran, P.O. Box 14155-6455, Tehran, 14155-6455, Iran
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- Department of Physics, University of Zabol, Zabol, 538-98615, Iran
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- State Key Lab of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, International Hellenic University, Kavala, 65404, Greece
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Li R, Wang Y. Modification of boron nitride nanocages by titanium doping results unexpectedly in exohedral complexes. Nat Commun 2019; 10:4908. [PMID: 31659166 PMCID: PMC6961409 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-12877-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Despite their early experimental production and observation, the unambiguous molecular structures of metal-containing boron nitride (BN) nanocages still remain mysterious. It has been commonly assumed that this family of compounds has the metal atom confined inside the cage, just like their isoelectronic cousins, carbon metallofullerenes do. Here, we demonstrate that Ti(BN)n (\documentclass[12pt]{minimal}
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- Ruyi Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, 225002, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, 225002, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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Pan Y, Guo Z, Ran S, Fang Z. Influence of fullerenes on the thermal and flame‐retardant properties of polymeric materials. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Yanqun Pan
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Institute of Polymer CompositesZhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 People's Republic of China
- Laboratory of Polymer Materials and Engineering, Ningbo Institute of TechnologyZhejiang University Ningbo 315100 People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Polymer Materials and Engineering, Ningbo Institute of TechnologyZhejiang University Ningbo 315100 People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Polymer Materials and Engineering, Ningbo Institute of TechnologyZhejiang University Ningbo 315100 People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Polymer Materials and Engineering, Ningbo Institute of TechnologyZhejiang University Ningbo 315100 People's Republic of China
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Yao NT, Zhang RF, Zhang SL, Li QL, Ma CL. A novel octa-nuclear 32-membered zirconocene macrocycle based on the aromatic selenite. Dalton Trans 2017; 46:524-528. [PMID: 27966730 DOI: 10.1039/c6dt04061f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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A novel macrocyclic zirconocene(iv) aromatic selenite [(CpZr)8L16]·2(Cp4Zr2(μ-O)Cl2) (complex 1) (Cp = cyclopentadienyl anion; L = 4-fluorobenzeneseleninic acid) was prepared by the reaction of bis(cyclopentadienyl)zirconium dichloride with 4-fluorobenzeneseleninic acid and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, 1H, 13C NMR spectroscopy, ESI-MS, XRD and X-ray diffraction.
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- Nian-Tao Yao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Liaocheng University
- Liaocheng
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Liaocheng University
- Liaocheng
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Liaocheng University
- Liaocheng
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Liaocheng University
- Liaocheng
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Liaocheng University
- Liaocheng
- China
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Bhunya S, Malakar T, Ganguly G, Paul A. Combining Protons and Hydrides by Homogeneous Catalysis for Controlling the Release of Hydrogen from Ammonia–Borane: Present Status and Challenges. ACS Catal 2016. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.6b01704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Sourav Bhunya
- Raman Centre for Atomic,
Molecular and
Optical Science, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata 700 032, India
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- Raman Centre for Atomic,
Molecular and
Optical Science, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata 700 032, India
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- Raman Centre for Atomic,
Molecular and
Optical Science, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata 700 032, India
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- Raman Centre for Atomic,
Molecular and
Optical Science, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata 700 032, India
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