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Varadwaj PR, Varadwaj A, Marques HM, Yamashita K. The Phosphorus Bond, or the Phosphorus-Centered Pnictogen Bond: The Covalently Bound Phosphorus Atom in Molecular Entities and Crystals as a Pnictogen Bond Donor. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27051487. [PMID: 35268588 PMCID: PMC8911988 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27051487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The phosphorus bond in chemical systems, which is an inter- or intramolecular noncovalent interaction, occurs when there is evidence of a net attractive interaction between an electrophilic region associated with a covalently or coordinately bonded phosphorus atom in a molecular entity and a nucleophile in another, or the same, molecular entity. It is the second member of the family of pnictogen bonds, formed by the second member of the pnictogen family of the periodic table. In this overview, we provide the reader with a snapshot of the nature, and possible occurrences, of phosphorus-centered pnictogen bonding in illustrative chemical crystal systems drawn from the ICSD (Inorganic Crystal Structure Database) and CSD (Cambridge Structural Database) databases, some of which date back to the latter part of the last century. The illustrative systems discussed are expected to assist as a guide to researchers in rationalizing phosphorus-centered pnictogen bonding in the rational design of molecular complexes, crystals, and materials and their subsequent characterization.
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Affiliation(s)
- Pradeep R. Varadwaj
- Department of Chemical System Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Tokyo 7-3-1, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan; (A.V.); (K.Y.)
- Molecular Sciences Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa;
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Chemical System Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Tokyo 7-3-1, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan; (A.V.); (K.Y.)
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- Molecular Sciences Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa;
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- Department of Chemical System Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Tokyo 7-3-1, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan; (A.V.); (K.Y.)
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Dong Y, Li J, Li F, Gong J. DFT Investigations on the Boron–Phosphorus Assembled Nanowires. J CLUST SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-021-02136-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Two-dimensional phosphorus-based binary nanosheets for photocatalyzing water splitting: A first-principles study. Chem Phys Lett 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2021.138594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Zhang Z, Chen K, Zhao Q, Huang M, Ouyang X. Electrocatalytic and photocatalytic performance of noble metal doped monolayer MoS2 in the hydrogen evolution reaction: A first principles study. NANO MATERIALS SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2020.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Dong Y, Wang S, Yu C, Li F, Gong J, Zhao J. First-principles explorations on P8 and N2 assembled nanowire and nanosheet. NANO EXPRESS 2021. [DOI: 10.1088/2632-959x/abd899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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‘Bottom-up’ method is a powerful approach to design nanomaterials with desired properties. The bottle neck of being oxidized of phosphorous structures may be conquered by cluster assembling method. Here, we used P8 and N2 as assembling units to construct one-dimensional (1D) nanowire (NW) and two-dimensional (2D) nanosheet (NS), the stability, electronic and magnetic properties of these assembled nanomaterials are investigated using density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The assembled 1D-P8N2 NW and 2D-P8N4 NS are identified to possess good stability, as demonstrated by their high cohesive energies, positive phonon dispersions, and structural integrity through molecular dynamics simulations at 300 and 500 K. Moreover, they also exhibit good anti-oxidization property. The 2D-P8N4 NS is a direct bandgap semiconductor with the HSE06 gap of 2.61 eV, and shows appropriate band-edge aliments and moderate carrier mobility for photocatalyzing water splitting. The 1D-P8N2 NW is an indirect bandgap semiconductor, and Mn doping could convert it into a dilute magnetic semiconductor (DMS) with one Dirac cone in the spin-up channel, while the vdW-type sheet composed of Mn1@1D-P8N2 NWs is a ferromagnetic metal. Our theoretical study is helpful to design stable phosphorus-based nanomaterials with diverse properties and potential applications.
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Somaiya RN, Singh D, Sonvane Y, Gupta SK, Ahuja R. Potential SiX (X = N, P, As, Sb, Bi) homo-bilayers for visible-light photocatalyst applications. Catal Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1cy00304f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Identifying low-dimensional materials as photocatalysts for photocatalytic water splitting application is a challenge and need for future energy demand. The electrocatalytic activity towards OER/ORR was investigated of the SiX binary compounds.
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- Radha N Somaiya
- Advanced Materials Lab
- Department of Physics
- Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology
- Surat 395007
- India
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- Condensed Matter Theory Group
- Materials Theory Division
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
- Uppsala University
- 75120 Uppsala
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- Advanced Materials Lab
- Department of Physics
- Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology
- Surat 395007
- India
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- Computational Materials and Nanoscience Group
- Department of Physics
- St. Xavier's College
- Ahmedabad 380009
- India
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- Condensed Matter Theory Group
- Materials Theory Division
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
- Uppsala University
- 75120 Uppsala
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Lang J, Hu YH. Phosphorus-based metal-free Z-scheme 2D van der Waals heterostructures for visible-light photocatalytic water splitting: a first-principles study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:9250-9256. [PMID: 32307497 DOI: 10.1039/d0cp00637h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Direct splitting of water over semiconductors under sunlight irradiation would be a promising approach for hydrogen production and solar energy utilization. In this work, BlueP/PN with a 2D van der Waals (vdW) heterostructure is proposed as a novel catalyst for the Z-scheme photocatalytic system. Its electronic structures, optical properties, and combined configuration were systematically evaluated by hybrid density functional theory (DFT) calculations. It was revealed that the 2D vdW heterostructure of BlueP/PN can play an important role in water splitting under visible light irradiation. This predicts a novel design of P-based vdW heterostructures for efficient photocatalysts.
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- Junyu Lang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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Guo S, Zhang Y, Ge Y, Zhang S, Zeng H, Zhang H. 2D V-V Binary Materials: Status and Challenges. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1902352. [PMID: 31368605 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201902352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Revised: 06/02/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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2D phosphorene, arsenene, antimonene, and bismuthene, as a fast-growing family of 2D monoelemental materials, have attracted enormous interest in the scientific community owing to their intriguing structures and extraordinary electronic properties. Tuning the monoelemental crystals into bielemental ones between group-VA elements is able to preserve their advantages of unique structures, modulate their properties, and further expand their multifunctional applications. Herein, a review of the historical work is provided for both theoretical predictions and experimental advances of 2D V-V binary materials. Their various intriguing electronic properties are discussed, including band structure, carrier mobility, Rashba effect, and topological state. An emphasis is also given to their progress in fabricated approaches and potential applications. Finally, a detailed presentation on the opportunities and challenges in the future development of 2D V-V binary materials is given.
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- Shiying Guo
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Display Materials and Devices, and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, College of Material Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, P. R. China
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- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, and Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, and Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Display Materials and Devices, and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, College of Material Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Display Materials and Devices, and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, College of Material Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, P. R. China
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- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, and Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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Tian X, Xuan X, Yu M, Mu Y, Lu HG, Zhang Z, Li SD. Predicting two-dimensional semiconducting boron carbides. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:11099-11106. [PMID: 31165833 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr02681a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Carbon and boron can mix to form numerous two-dimensional (2D) compounds with strong covalent bonds, yet very few possess a bandgap for functional applications. Motivated by the structural similarity between graphene and recently synthesized borophene, we propose a new family of semiconducting boron carbide monolayers composed of B4C3 pyramids and carbon hexagons, denoted as (B4C3)m(C6)n (m, n are integers) by means of the global minimum search method augmented with first-principles calculations. These monolayers are isoelectronic to graphene yet exhibit increased bandgaps with decreasing n/m, due to the enhanced localization of boron multicenter bonding states as a consequence of the electronic transfer from boron to carbon. In particular, the B4C3 monolayer is even more stable than the previously synthesized BC3 monolayer and has a direct bandgap of 2.73 eV, with the promise for applications in optical catalysis and optoelectronics. These results are likely to inform the on-going effort on the design of semiconducting 2D materials based on other light elements.
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- Xinxin Tian
- Institute of Molecular Science, Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage of Shanxi Province, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, Key Laboratory for Intelligent Nano Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education and Institute of Nano Science, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.
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- School of chemistry and chemical engineering, Yulin University, Yulin, 719000, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Science, Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage of Shanxi Province, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, P. R. China.
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- Institute of Molecular Science, Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage of Shanxi Province, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, Key Laboratory for Intelligent Nano Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education and Institute of Nano Science, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.
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- Institute of Molecular Science, Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage of Shanxi Province, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, P. R. China.
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Li X, Dai Y, Row KH. Preparation of two-dimensional magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers based on boron nitride and a deep eutectic solvent for the selective recognition of flavonoids. Analyst 2019; 144:1777-1788. [DOI: 10.1039/c8an02258e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) boron nitride (BN) were developed as a 2D scaffold material in preparation of magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers (MMIPs).
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- Xiaoxia Li
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Inha University
- Incheon 402-751
- Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Inha University
- Incheon 402-751
- Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Inha University
- Incheon 402-751
- Korea
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Ahmad YH, Eid K, Mahmoud KA, Al-Qaradawi SY. Controlled design of PtPd nanodendrite ornamented niobium oxynitride nanosheets for solar-driven water splitting. NEW J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj03411g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A facile road-map is developed for one-pot synthesis of PtPd nanodendrite ornamented niobium oxynitride nanosheets for efficient solar-driven water splitting.
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- Yahia H. Ahmad
- Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Qatar University
- Doha 2713
- Qatar
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- Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Qatar University
- Doha 2713
- Qatar
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- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI)
- Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)
- Doha
- Qatar
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- Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Qatar University
- Doha 2713
- Qatar
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