Two new bis(pyridine)-bis(amide)-based copper(II) coordination compounds for the electrochemical detection of trace Cr(VI) and efficient electrocatalytic oxygen evolution

Two new metal-organic compounds (MOCs) [Cu(L)0.5(3-nba)2] (1) and [Cu(L)(2,5-tdc)] (2) have been hydrothermally synthesized by employing the ligand N,N′-di(3-pyridyl)adipoamide (L) and two carboxylic acids (3-Hnba = 3-nitrobenzoic acid, 2,5-H2tdc = 2,5-thiophenedicarboxylic acid) as ligands. Compound 1 displays a metal-organic chain-like structure formed by the {Cu2(3-nba)4} double-paddle wheel units and the µ 2-bridging L ligands. The adjacent polymeric chains form a supramolecular layered structure through hydrogen bonding. Compound 2 shows a 3D metal-organic polymeric framework derived from Cu-L layers and µ 2-bridging 2,5-tdc ligands, which presents a 3,5-connected {4.62}{4.66.83} topology. The electrochemical and electrocatalytic behavior of the two compounds has been studied in detail. Carbon paste working electrodes modified with compounds 1 and 2 can be used as highly selective sensors for detecting traces Cr(VI). Both electrodes show also electrocatalytic performance in oxygen evolution reactions (OERs).

A second solvatomorph of poly[[μ4-N,N′-(1,3,5-oxadiazinane-3,5-diyl)bis(carbamoylmethanoato)]nickel(II)dipotassium]: crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis and semi-empirical geometry optimization

The title compound, poly[triaquabis[μ4-N,N′-(1,3,5-oxadiazinane-3,5-diyl)bis(carbamoylmethanoato)]dinickel(II)tetrapotassium], [K4Ni2(C7H6N4O7)2(H2O)3] n , is a second solvatomorph of poly[(μ4-N,N′-(1,3,5-oxadiazinane-3,5-diyl)bis(carbamoylmethanoato)nickel(II)dipotassium] reported previously [Plutenko et al. (2021). Acta Cryst. E77, 298–304]. The asymmetric unit of the title compound includes two structurally independent complex anions [Ni(C7H6N4O7)]2−, which exhibit an L-shaped geometry and consist of two almost flat fragments perpendicular to one another: the 1,3,5-oxadiazinane fragment and the fragment including other atoms of the anion. The central Ni atom is in a square-planar N2O2 coordination arrangement formed by two amide N and two carboxylate O atoms. In the crystal, the title compound forms a layered structure in which layers of negatively charged complex anions and positively charged potassium cations are stacked along the a-axis direction. The polymeric framework is stabilized by a system of hydrogen-bonding interactions in which the water molecules act as donors and the carboxylic, amide and water O atoms act as acceptors.

UVA-Degradable Collagenase Nanocapsules as a Potential Treatment for Fibrotic Diseases

Peyronie and Dupuytren are pathologies characterized by the appearance of localized fibrotic lesions in an organ. These disorders originate from an excessive production of collagen in the tissue provoking dysfunction and functional limitations to the patients. Local administration of collagenase is the most used treatment for these fibrotic-type diseases, but a high lability of the enzyme limits its therapeutic efficacy. Herein, we present a novel methodology for the preparation of collagenase nanocapsules without affecting its enzymatic activity and capable of releasing the enzyme in response to an ultraviolet A (UVA) light stimulus. Polymeric coating around collagenase was formed by free-radical polymerization of acrylamide-type monomers. Their degradation capacity under UVA irradiation was provided by incorporating a novel photocleavable acrylamide-type crosslinker within the polymeric framework. This property allowed collagenase release to be triggered in a controlled manner by employing an easily focused stimulus. Additionally, UVA irradiation presents considerable benefits by itself due to its capacity to induce collagenase production in situ. An expected synergistic effect of collagenase nanocapsules in conjunction with UVA effect may present a promising treatment for these fibrotic diseases.

Highly stable interface formation in onsite coagulation dual-salt gel electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries

A polymeric framework of PVDF-co-HFP incorporated with PHEMA allows uniform Li plating/stripping on the anode.

Poly[1,3-Dimethyltetrahydropyrimidin-2(1H)-iminium [tri-µ2-cyanido-κ6C:N-dicuprate(I)]]

The title compound contains a guanidinium cation that was unexpectedly found during X-ray single crystal analysis of a copper(I) cyanide network expected to contain protonated N,N’-dimethyl-1,3-diaminopropane. The cation was presumably formed by reaction of the amine with cyanide ions in the aqueous sodium cyanide/copper cyanide mixtures used in the synthesis. The structure of the network solid features the guanidinium cation as a guest in an anionic two-dimensional polymeric framework with stoichiometry Cu2(CN)3−. Confirmation of the structure was provided by analytical, thermal gravimetric and infrared data.

“Spontaneous bubble-template” assisted metal–polymeric framework derived N/Co dual-doped hierarchically porous carbon/Fe3O4 nanohybrids: superior electrocatalyst for ORR in biofuel cells

A “spontaneous bubble-template” assisted metal–polymeric framework derived porous N/Co–C and Fe3O4 nanohybrid was employed as an efficient ORR electrocatalyst in MFCs.