In this figure, the Rayleigh-instability-induced transformation of gold nanoparticle/polystyrene (AuNPs©PS) hybrid materials confined in the nanopores of anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) templates is investigated. Upon thermal annealing, the AuNPs©PS nanotubes undergo the Rayleigh-instabilityinduced transformation and four morphologies are obtained. More details about this figure will be discussed by Prof. Jiun-Tai Chen and his co-workers on page 2045-2053 in this issue.

Weinvestigate the Rayleigh-instability-induced transformation of goldnanoparticle/polystyrene (AuNPs@PS) hybrid materials confined in the nanoporesof anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) templates. The AuNPs@PS hybrid materials arethen introduced into the nanopores of the AAO templates by the solution wettingmethod to obtain the AuNPs@PS nanotubes. Upon thermal annealing, the AuNPs@PSnanotubes undergo the Rayleigh-instability-induced transformation and fourmorphologies are obtained.

This work is about the bi-exciton Auger recombination process by virtue of the transient absorption spectroscopy of CdSe QDs with various sizes. The graphical abstract shows the bi-exciton lifetime (τ_BX) as a function of size for CdSe QDs in a narrow size range. The inset is a schematic diagram illustrating the bi-exciton Auger recombination process.

Electronic structure of the enolate Breslow intermediates demonstrates that metastable dipole-bound states could act as doorways to form radicals. Bulky and electron-withdrawing substituents tend to stabilize the anionic ground states.

A novel Fe₃O₄@C@PrNHSO₃H NPs were proposed, synthesized, and fully described by TEM, FE-SEM, EDX, VSM, TGA, XRD, FT-IR, and XPS analysis.The Fe₃O₄@C@PrNHSO₃H NPs were introduced as an efficient catalyst in the green synthesis of triazole derivatives.The Fe₃O₄@C@PrNHSO₃H NPs could be effectively recycled and reused for six runs with the desired catalytic activity.

TiO₂(P25)-ZnO was surface modified by Fe³⁺. The synthesized nanophotocatalyst activity was well determined by, diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, energy dispersive X-ray, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscope analyses. Then was applied for the selective oxidation of benzyl alcohols to the corresponding aldehydes. For the first time, the presence of an external magnetic field (5,000 G) contemporary 12w blue LED irradiation on the photoreaction was studied. Valuable results were obtained. Photoreaction was performed in the shortest time. As a result of that the time of photoreaction declined considerably up to 65%.

A comprehensive mechanism for the Eriobotrya japonica mediated highly efficient green g-C₃N₄ coupled with SnO₂ nanosheet for doxycycline and rhodamine B mineralization.

The removal of picric acid using MWCNT-EDTA-CMC was studied for the first time. Picric acid adsorption by MWCNT-EDTA-CMC was optimized by RSM-CCD. Optimum conditions were obtained 0.05 g dosage, pH 3, 30 mg L⁻¹ concentration at 60 ml of solution. The pseudo second-order kinetic and Freundlich isotherm models best described the picric adsorption. The MWCNT-EDTA-CMC composite is reusable for 3th cycle.

Carbon-doped g-C₃N₄ (CGNS) nanocomposite with Ag₂O and α-Fe₂O₃ has been synthesized to improve g-C3N4 photocatalytic activity. The prepared CGNS/Ag₂O/α-Fe₂O₃ (GAF (with mass ratio 3:2:1)) nanocomposite exhibits the expanded visible light absorption region leading to the enhanced photocatalytic performance for Acid Red 14 (AR14) degradation. A nonlinear empirical kinetic model development for prediction of degradation efficiency of AR14 on nanocomposite.

Nanorods assembled V-doped WO3 microspheres were fabricated via a one-pot hydrothermal method. The formation mechanism was discussed and the catalytic properties on the thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate were evaluated.

This paper explains the synthesis and characterization, theoretical study andbiological activity evaluation of a series of dimeric mercury (II) complexesderived from hydantoin ligand and mercury halides.

A series of tin-organic frameworks materials (SnMOF) were synthesized using different organic linkers, including phthalic acid, isophthalic acid, 1,4-dicarboxybenzene, and 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid. SnMOF/AC as catalysts for acetylene hydrochlorination exhibits better catalytic performance.

TGA (solid) and DTG (dotted) curves of homopiperazine complex.

Complex 1, a chiral CuIITbIIIFeIII heterotrimetallic compound derived from H2(R,R)-valcy, has been prepared and structurally characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Magnetic studies show overall weak ferromagnetic interaction and magnetic anisotropy. Complexes 1 and 2 (enantiomer of 1) are isomorphous exhibiting similar fluorescence properties.

The HDES was synthesized from Aliquat 336 as hydrogen bond acceptor and β-CD as hydrogen bond donor has significant properties, such as low volatility, wide liquid range, low vapor pressure, and nontoxicity. The in situ produced CO₂ bubbles resulting from the reaction between acetic acid and NaHCO₃ was used as a disperser to disperse the extraction solvent (HDES).

In this paper, a simple and sensitive photoelectrochemical method was designed for lead ion detection by using ZnO nanorods as the photoactive substrate and complementary strand aptamers as target recognition element. This method provided some experimental support for further exploration and establishment of complex aptamer recognition system, as well as quantitative analysis of heavy metal ions.

A supramolecular dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction-solidified floating organic drop method is presented for the extraction of brilliant green before its determination by spectrophotometry. The ion-pair of brilliant green with sodium dodecyl sulfate is extracted into the coacervates made up of decanoic acid reverse micelles in the tetrahydrofuran-water mixture. The effective parameters on the extraction of the analyte are optimized using the central composite design.

Two series of rod-shaped organic compounds are synthesized, each of them contains an electron donor, an electron acceptor, and a rigid hydrocarbon spacer. The UV/Vis spectra of the free energy of the excited state electron transfer process are estimated according to the Marcus relationship.