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Synthesis, characterisation and properties towards CO2 reduction into CO of a Cr(III) diphenyl quaterpyridine complex.

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00748A, Paper

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kabibi charles Kamashanju, mathieu Curtil, Florian Molton, Nick Vlachopoulos, Fabrice Thomas, Jérôme Chauvin
During the last decade, group VI metals have regained interest in synthesizing inorganic complexes that demonstrate catalytic properties for CO2 reduction. However, these complexes often exhibit high overpotential and poor...
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Mixed-ligand oxidovanadium complexes with anticancer potential

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00280C, Frontier

Sanchita Das, Pratikshya Das Pattanayak, Deepika Mohapatra, Rupam Dinda
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the coordination chemistry of MLOVCs, categorised based on the donor sites of the primary ligands attached to the V metal centre, followed by an in-depth discussion of their anticancer potential.
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Experimental and theoretical studies on the (co)cyclotrimerization of alkynes (and ethylene) in a TpRh compound

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00618C, Paper

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Giovanni Bottari, Juan J Moreno, Verónica Salazar, Jesús Campos, Kurt Mereiter, Nuria Rendón, Jesus Emmanuel Cerón-Castelán, Joaquin Lopez-Serrano, Margarita Paneque, Laura L Santos
The reactions between the Rh(I) ethylene complex TpRh(C2H4)2 (1; Tp = hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate), and the alkynes di-tertbutylacetylene dicarboxylate (DTBAD), acetylene, phenylacetylene, and methyl propiolate (MP) have been studied, and the results...
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In situ DTSA ligand engineering of CoWO4: a robust peroxymonosulfate activator for benzophenone-3 and tetracycline degradation

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00617E, Paper

Yusi He, Yuqi Liu, Xinying Wang, Biao Li, Baizhuang Li, Yufeng Zhang, Yuebin Feng, Wei Li
In situ DTSA ligand engineering boosts CoWO₄ for PMS activation, achieving >90% BP-3 and 99% TC removal in 30 min via ˙O₂⁻ and ¹O₂ as dominant species.
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Nickel Complexes Supported by a New Class of Fused Imidazonaphthyridine Tridentate N,N,N-Ligands for Ethylene Oligomerization and Isolation of a Key Ni-Al Intermediate

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00825A, Paper

Jing Zuo, Jun Zhang, Hongxiu Li, Chaojie Hu, Mei-Xin Zhao
A series of 9-imino-imidazo[1,2-h][1,7]naphthyridine ligands and their nickel complexes were synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray crystallography. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that 9-imino-imidazo[1,2-h][1,7]naphthyridines were used as tridentate ligands in...
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CoSe/CoSe2 Mott–Schottky heterostructures embedded in porous carbon nanofibers toward efficient bifunctional catalysis in zinc–air batteries

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00944A, Paper

Yang Song, depeng zhang, yuqing zhang, Chao Deng
The exploration of highly efficient bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts is crucial for zinc–air batteries (ZABs). Transition metal selenides with low cost and high catalytic activity have demonstrated considerable potential in the...
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New redox-active Cu complexes with tridentate chelating ligands based on 2-thioimidazol-4-ones as potential antiproliferative agents

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00791K, Paper

Dmitry A. Guk, Georgy L. Karetnikov, Anna A. Moiseeva, Daria A. Ipatova, Uliana G. Alekseechkina, Dmitry A. Skvortsov, Yuri K. Grishin, Victor A. Tafeenko, Konstantin A. Lyssenko, Irina I. Khan, Vadim S. Pokrovsky, Vladimir I. Pergushov, Elena K. Beloglazkina
New type of copper complexes with antiproliferative properties.
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Dense inorganic–organic sodium–gadolinium sulfite–oxalate networks constructed from short bridging ligands: synthesis, structures and magnetic refrigeration behaviour

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00382F, Paper

Ranjay K. Tiwari, Ashish A. Rout, J. N. Behera
Two new 3D inorganic–organic sodium–gadolinium–sulfite–oxalate coordination polymers, [NaGd(SO₃)(C₂O₄)(H₂O)₂]_∞ (1) and [Na₃Gd(SO₃)₂(C₂O₄)(H2O)]_∞ (2), with densely packed network structures, were synthesized under mild hydrothermal conditions.
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Fabrication of Al-doped ZnO microspheres as negative materials for superior cycling stability in nickel-zinc secondary batteries

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00859C, Paper

Zijing Wu, Chenhan Xiong, Wei Wang, Yanqiu Yu, Guoping Du, Nan Chen
Alkaline nickel-zinc (Ni-Zn) batteries are gaining traction as a promising energy storage solution, thanks to their remarkable specific power density, built-in safety features, and affordability. Nonetheless, the zinc-based anodes face...
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Synthesis, structure & diphenylacetylene reduction reactivity of a carbide-supported Fe4Mo2 carbonyl cluster: a higher Fe-valence hydride intermediate for enhanced selectivity

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00524A, Paper

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Emily Dick, Chris Joseph, Vincent M. Lynch, Michael J. Rose
Use of a novel Fe₄Mo₂ carbide cluster as a catalyst for diphenylacetylene reduction enhances cis product selectivity by utilizing intermediate states with higher valent iron sites facilitated by the electronic effect of neutral molybdenum centers.
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Structure–activity relationships of ATCUN-based Cu(II) complexes with large chelate rings: interplay of ROS generation, DNA binding, and nuclease activity

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00630B, Paper

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Julian Heinrich, Johanna Lück, Dmitrii Varlakhanov, Ravi Kumar, Matthias Stein, Nora Kulak
Introducing large chelates and tailored N-termini restores ROS generation, DNA binding, and cleavage in Cu(II) ATCUN complexes.
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Synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their attachment to a zinc oxide–iron oxide hybrid structure: analyte-mediated enhanced peroxidase-like activity for colorimetric detection

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00821F, Paper

Melisew Tadele Alula, Fahime Vetr, Maximilian Gislary Mligo, Peter Lemmens
A colorimetric method for the detection of mercury(II) is developed. The sensing relies on the enhancement of the peroxidase-like activity of silver nanoparticles-loaded zinc oxide-iron oxide nanozymes upon addition of mercury(II).
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Modulating the energy transfer processes via XPh3 (X = Si, Ge, Sn) substitution in luminescent Eu3+ β-diketonate complexes

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00437G, Paper

Evgeniya A. Varaksina, Alexey I. Ferulev, Vladislav M. Korshunov, Tatyana S. Stankevich, Victoria E. Gontcharenko, Ilya V. Taydakov
Synthesis and photoluminescence study of Eu³⁺ complexes with XPh₃-substituted β-diketones (X = Si, Ge, Sn), revealing LMCT-based quenching and identifying the Si derivative as the most efficient.
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Engineering a 1D/1D WO3/FeWO4 S-scheme heterostructure for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00793G, Paper

Shuangshuang Liu, Jingjing Li, Jinliang Huang, Hongxin Shi, Liangliang Zhang, Ranfeng Qiu
A 1D/1D WO₃/FeWO₄ S-scheme heterostructure achieves 3.6-fold enhanced photocatalytic H₂ evolution. Work function-driven interfacial charge redistribution creates a strong internal electric field that preserves highly reducing electrons on FeWO₄.
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Multimodal stimulus responsive luminescence in MgGa2O4:Bi3+ phosphors via thermal-assisted energy transfer

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00531D, Paper

Xiangxin Kong, Guofu Wei, Jian Ma, Peng Liu, Yan Xu, Mingdong Zhou
Bi³⁺-activated trap depth engineering in MgGa₂O₄:Bi³⁺ achieves excitation-dependent thermochromic emission and anti-thermal quenching via thermally assisted transfer from traps to intrinsic levels and tetrahedral Bi³⁺, for thermometry and security.
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Pt(II) single sites in mixed-metal ZIF-8/67 versus PtAuCo@ZIF-67 for electrocatalytic methanol oxidation in fuel cells

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5DT02926K, Paper

Behnaz Habibagahi, S. Jafar Hoseini, Mehrangiz Bahrami, Elvira De Giglio, Maria Chiara Sportelli, Piero Mastrorilli, S. Masoud Nabavizadeh, Wei Chen
Pt(II)-integrated mixed-metal ZIF-8/67 with confined PtAuCo nanoalloys shows enhanced methanol oxidation. Synergistic Pt(II), Co²⁺, and Zn²⁺ interactions boost stability and activity, especially in alkaline media.
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The Quest for Electrokinetic Control over Bulk Zeolite Synthesis: Trials, Challenges and Effects

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT01004K, Paper

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Mostafa Torka Beydokhti, Gleb Ivanushkin, Michiel Dusselier
While electrostatic stabilization between negatively charged aluminosilicate species and positively charged structure-directing agents is widely recognized as a key driving force in zeolite crystallization, the net interaction energy is often...
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Modelling the non-equilibrium low-temperature magnetic cooling effect in Mn 12 clusters

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00503A, Paper

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Andrei Palii, Valeria Belonovich, Denis V. Korchagin, Sergey M. Aldoshin, Boris Tsukerblat
Based on the theoretical framework recently developed by some of us, we predict and justify a possibility for the nonequilibrium magnetic cooling effect in Mn12 family clusters by considering monocrystalline...
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Photothermal Amplification of Cu-Porphyrin Redox Chemistry on Ti₃C₂ MXene for NIR-Activated Reactive Oxygen Species Generation for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00443A, Paper

Ushmita Dey, Antara Ghosh, Nilanjan Das, Archana Singh, Sumanta Kumar Sahu
Controlled generation and regulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) remains challenging when photochemical and redox processes are combined for cancer-related applications. Photothermal regulation of metal-centred redox kinetics provides a route...
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Dual Functionalization of UiO-66-NH2 for Efficient and Selective Au(III) Adsorption: Synergistic Effect of Electrostatic and Coordination Interactions

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00526H, Paper

Chang Zhang, Xinru Lv, Zhouyi Su, Sheng Zhang, Xuhai Liu, Xusheng Wang, Feng Yang, Xiongfei Wang, Huaixia Zhao, Yangxin Wang
This study describes a dual-functionalized metal-organic framework (MOF), UiO-66-AVIM-TSC, for efficient and selective Au(III) adsorption from aqueous solutions. Prepared via in-situ polymerization of an amino-functionalized imidazolium ionic liquid (AVIM) on...
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Mechanistic implications of excited high-spin states, spin–spin coupling, and differential [2Fe–2S]+ cluster temperature relaxations in the electron-bifurcating NfnABC from Thermococcus sibiricus

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5DT02921J, Paper

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Gregory E. Vansuch, Shuning Wang, Gerrit J. Schut, Michael W. W. Adams, Carolyn E. Lubner
Electron paramagnetic resonance signatures provide insight into electron transfer parameter tuning within an electron-bifurcating NfnABC enzyme.
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Supramolecular C60S8 Adduct. Dynamic and Interaction Energy Considerations of an Orbiting S8 Motif from MD+EDA Calculations

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00650G, Paper

Margot Paco Chipana, Alvaro Muñoz-Castro
Dynamics of supramolecular complexes, serves to rationalize the constant motion inherent to the formation of non-covalent adducts. Here, the C 60 S 8 adduct is evaluated through the combined Molecular...
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Spacer-Tuned Diphosphine Dioxides as Preorganised Co-Ligands for Synergistic Lithium Extraction with β-Diketonates †

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00738D, Communication

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Yunze Zhao, Jianfeng Zhang, Sai Li, Kevin Schwedtmann, Marco Wenzel, Thomas Doert, Huifang Xing, Liangrong Yang, Jan J. Weigand
Synergistic liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) of Li+ commonly relies on β-diketonates in combination with neutral phosphine oxides such as tri-n-octylphosphine oxide (TOPO), yet the co-ligand is typically treated as an empirical...
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Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction by an Organometallic Cobalt Complex and its Hybrid Material with MWCNT

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00902F, Communication

Aniruddha Paik, Abhijit Singha, Sabarni Paul, Arijit Maity, Debesh Sharma, Lokesh Rai, Bholanath Maity, Sujoy Rana
The electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reactivity of a Co-C organometallic bond containing cobalt quinolyl benzamide complex has been demonstrated. The retainment of Co-C(arene) bond in this complex under electrocatalytic conditions and...
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Effect of solvents on multifunctional Dy2 complexes with axial chiral ligands (R)/(S)-1,1'-binaphthyl-2,2'-diyl hydrogen phosphate

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00796A, Paper

Cai-Ming Liu, Yi-Quan Zhang, Xiang Hao, Xi-Li Li
It is still a major challenge to construct multifunctional complexes using axial chiral ligands. Herein, the axial chiral ligands (R)/(S)-1,1'-binaphthyl-2,2'-diyl hydrogen phosphate (R-HL/S-HL) was used as a bridging ligand, and...
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Correction: A flexible sensor based on a multilayer polymer/AgNW composite film for temperature and strain sensing

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7737-7737
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT90071B, Correction

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Wenjing Ruan, Jian Chen, Shengxi Du, Wei Xu, Yan Xiong
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Azole-carboxylate-modulated assembly of [Mo2O2S2]2+ units: structural evolution from {Mo12} to {Mo16} rings for enhanced proton conductivity

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7497-7501
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00667A, Communication

Huachao Liu, Rongqing Tang, Yubin Ma, Zhiyu Shao, Weimin Xuan
Structural evolution of {Mo12} to {Mo16} macrocycles enhances proton conduction.
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Synergistic effect of electrolyte and intercalation engineering: comprehensive enhancement of the electrochemical performance of a mixed proton–electron conducting layered vanadate cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00016A, Paper

Cheng Wang, Ziqian Zeng, Kefan Wang, Dingjie Ma, Yang Zou, Qiao Qiao, Zhiyuan Yao, Xiaoming Ren
The synergistic effects of electrolyte and intercalation engineering comprehensively enhance the electrochemical performance of a mixed proton–electron conducting layered vanadate cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
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Design of borate-squarate hybrid crystals with large birefringence by synergistic assembly of planar π-conjugated groups

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7729-7736
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00783J, Paper

Haowen Li, Xiao Wang, Hui Chai, Fangfang Zhang
Through hydrogen-bond interactions, planar π-conjugated [B(OH)₃] and [C₄O₄] groups were assembled to synthesize three borate-squarate hybrid crystals with large birefringence of 0.262–0.328 at 546 nm.
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Correction: Cooperative enhancement of redox catalysis in divanadium complexes binucleated by 1,8-naphthyridine-2,7-dicarboxylate

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7738-7738
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT90067D, Correction

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Simran Simran, Maxym Tansky, Seth Trabulsi, Liangzi Deng, Ching-Wu Chu, Andrew Ozarowski, Vinh Dang, Robert J. Comito
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Mn2+-intercalated hydrated vanadium oxide with tunable spacing for high-performance zinc-ion batteries

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7718-7728
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00598E, Paper

Yuling Tu, Dejun Gong, Lirong Jia, Zeming Lu, Jun Gao, Hui Chai, Yali Cao, Xiaogang Zhang, Naseem Iqbal
A manganese ion-intercalated water and vanadium oxide (MVOH) electrode was synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method. After 3000 cycles at a current density of 5 A g⁻¹, the electrode exhibited a discharge specific capacity of 250.8 mAh g⁻¹.
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Photochromic Bi2WO6/BiOBr ultrathin nanosheet heterojunctions for the efficient photocatalytic synthesis of imine via toluene and aniline coupling

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00696E, Paper

Jiazhen Han, Guanfeng Ji, Yao Dou, Yongli Qin, Xin Liu, Yun Zhang, Wenshou Wang
Bi₂WO₆/BiOBr ultrathin nanosheet heterojunctions with photochromic behavior enable photocatalytic C–H oxidation of toluene and subsequent coupling with aniline, achieving 99% imine yield via synergistic charge separation and oxygen activation.
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Noncovalent assembly strategy to significantly enhance the iodine adsorption capacity of a Schiff-base macrocycle

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7487-7491
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00525J, Communication

Chao Huang, Shan-Xian He, Rong-Feng Li, Bi-Xue Zhu
Solvent evaporation and noncovalent assembly of Schiff-base macrocycle M resulted in micro/nanoparticles displaying noticeably different adsorption capacities toward iodine.
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A Bi2WO6/ZIF-8 composite nanomaterial: enhanced photocatalytic performance

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7641-7652
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00652C, Paper

Huizhen Liu, Yong Fan, Jie-Hui Yu
A Bi₂WO₆/ZIF-8 composite nanomaterial possessing photocatalytic activity was prepared and characterized.
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Steric tuning of OH-functionalised N,N-manganese(I) complexes for the transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7612-7623
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00709K, Paper

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Samuel J. Prettyman, Saad Alqahtani, Mona H. Alhalafi, Kuldip Singh, Gregory A. Solan
Mn(I) complexes bearing sterically variable OH-functionalised imino-pyridines are able to mediate the transfer hydrogenation of a range of aryl ketones at low loading.
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Five tripodal CMPO ligands with varying degrees of hydrophobicity: influence on f-element extraction ability and lanthanide luminescence

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7600-7611
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00184J, Paper

Brianna M. Gordon, Brandon G. Wackerle, Nancy A. Martinez, Katherine Mast, Faith M. Carlson, Caroline C. Graham, Thea Matter, Colin Carter, Katie Colesa, Emily G. Esqueda, Eric J. Werner, Shannon M. Biros
Five tripodal ligands bearing carbamoylmethylphosphine oxide (CMPO) groups have been synthesized and characterized. Their ability to sensitize lanthanide luminescence and extract f-elements from aqueous media has been studied.
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Photoactive four-coordinate copper(I) complexes based on chelating diimine, diphosphine, and diisocyanide ligands with high excited-state energies

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7546-7553
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00545D, Paper

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Tim H. Eggenweiler, Alessandro Prescimone, Daniel Häussinger, Oliver S. Wenger
A series of homo- and heteroleptic copper(I) complexes showing how chelating diisocyanide ligands can be used to tune photophysical and photochemical properties of photoactive copper(I) complexes.
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CO2 photoreduction by 4-ferrocenyl appended bipyridine coordinated Re(I) complexes

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7468-7473
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00728G, Communication

Shriya Saha, Dolores G. Gil-Gavilán, Matthias J. Gutmann, Debasish Manna, Souvik Roy, Raja Mitra
A two-step synthesis of ferrocene-substituted bipyridines simplifies purification and uncovers an unusual self-aldol cyclohexane by-product. The Re(I) tricarbonyl complexes show high selectivity for photocatalytic CO₂ reduction.
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Pyrolysis of an amorphous cobalt(II) cubane-like coordination polymer towards tunable structurally disordered materials

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7588-7599
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00142D, Paper

Sara Frank, Mads Folkjær, Melissa J. Marks, Simon J. L. Billinge, Nina Lock
The pyrolysis of an amorphous Co(II) cubane-like 1D coordination polymer was tracked ex situ and in situ and enables structural tailoring of the pyrolysis products.
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Exploring the noncovalent chemistry in the catalytic centers of snake venom metalloproteinases: a computational perspective

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7696-7708
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00716C, Paper

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Carles Jaume Rodríguez, Catalina Nicolau, Antonio Bauzá
The noncovalent interactions responsible for the recognition of a well-conserved methionine residue in the active site of snake venom metalloproteinases have been computationally studied at the PBE0-D3/def2-TZVP level of theory.
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Effect of lanthanide(III) complexation on the radiolytic stability of Macropa

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7685-7695
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00671J, Paper

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Alexandre Gaspar, Julie Hostier, Dominique Guillaumont, Claude Berthon, Xavier Hérès, Luca Briscese, Bertrand Kuhnast, Laurence Berthon
Macropa ligand radiolytic resistance was studied under γ-irradiation. Lanthanum complexation enhances stability and shifts degradation from bond cleavage to hydroxylation, preserving metal coordination.
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Photothermal catalysis driven by defect-engineered Mn-doped V2O5 for efficient rhodamine B degradation

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7633-7640
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00590J, Paper

Xiaoxia Zhou, Jixing Fan, Zhiming Zhou, Xiaoxiao Yu, Zhili Song, Zihua Wu, Huaqing Xie
A series of Mn-modified V₂O₅ catalysts was synthesized via a facile sol–gel method, and their photothermal catalytic performance was systematically investigated for the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB).
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[Cd4P2][I3] and [Cd2P][CdCl3]: two Millon's phase phosphides exhibiting wide band gaps and large birefringence

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7480-7486
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00660D, Communication

Fupeng Wang, Guang Peng, Ning Ye, Jindong Chen
Two Millon's phase phosphides exhibit outstanding LWIR birefringence. Their structural anisotropy delivers wide band gaps, large birefringence and broad IR transparency for LWIR photonic applications.
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Co2+ ion-doped MnO2 electrode for microfluidic H2O2 biosensors: formation, characterization, and catalytic performance

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7577-7587
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00434B, Paper

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Veronika Poltavets, Mirosław Krawczyk, Ganna Maslak, Martin Jönsson-Niedziółka
Co²⁺-doping increases the electrocatalytic performance of MnO₂ films for the determination of H₂O₂.
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Ph2Si-bridged constrained-geometry complexes of hafnium and titanium for copolymerization of ethylene and 1-octene: an experimental and computational comparison

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7512-7520
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00602G, Paper

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Ekaterina Kuchuk, Kaitie A. Giffin, Alexandre Welle, Katty Den Dauw, Alvaro Fernandez, Marie Cordier, Thierry Roisnel, Jean-Francois Carpentier, Evgueni Kirillov
The catalytic potential of a series of new fluorenyl-based CGC complexes incorporating either Me₂Si- or the bulkier Ph₂Si-bridge was investigated for the copolymerization of ethylene with 1-octene.
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Thermally tuning FeCoNiCrMn high-entropy alloy in carbon nanofibers for superior bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis toward flexible zinc–air batteries

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7566-7576
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00645K, Paper

Lingli Xia, Peng Dai, Kun Huang, Hui Zhang, Zhenmeng Peng, Mingzai Wu
Thermally tuned FeCoNiCrMn high-entropy alloy were assembled on carbon nanofibers by electrospinning. The potential difference is 0.66 V. FeCoNiCrMn/CNFs-800 is an efficient bifunctional oxygen catalyst for flexible zinc–air batteries.
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An electrocatalytic strategy for biomass upgrading: highly selective conversion of glycerol to formic acid via NiMoO4@CuO/CF catalysis

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7674-7684
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00466K, Paper

Gang Yan, Jiyao Zhang, Huaqiao Tan
On NiMoO₄@CuO/CF, the in situ generated Ni³⁺ sites significantly reducing the overpotential of glycerol oxidation and dominating the selective production of formic acid.
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A dysprosium alkylidene single molecule magnet

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7492-7496
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00641H, Communication

Yin-Cong Kong, Zi Yang, Yi Liu, Chen Wang, Rong Sun, Zheng Sun, Bing-Wu Wang, Song Gao
We constructed a new type of dysprosium alkylidene single molecule magnet [DyL{C(SiMe₃)PPh₂Se}] with the shortest DyC bond reported so far and an U_eff of 305 K.
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A dual Z-scheme ZnS@g-C3N4@ZnIn2S4 heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic selective oxidation of toluene

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7624-7632
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00155F, Paper

Mengting Li, Mengyao Shi, Jianmin Li, Yahong Xie, Xiaokaiti Abulizi, Jide Wang, Yonghong Zhang, Changyan Guo
Dual Z-scheme engineering accelerates charge separation and boosts a radical-mediated pathway for high-efficiency photocatalytic selective oxidation of toluene to benzaldehyde.
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Dual-emission luminescent Eu-MOF/g-C3N4 nanomaterials: a novel bifunctional platform for aflatoxin B1 detection and degradation

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7521-7531
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00510A, Paper

Wenjing Yin, Ping Liu, Wenzhen Du, Xuefang Lan, Qingli Yang, Yongchao Ma
A bifunctional Eu-MOF/g-C₃N₄ nanocomposite with dual-emission luminescence enables antibody-free AFB₁ detection via a red-to-blue color change and efficient photodegradation.
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Facile synthesis of BaCeO3@g-C3N4 n-type semiconductor heterojunctions for green hydrogen production via multimodal photo and electro-catalytic pathways

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7554-7565
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00530F, Paper

Shireen Khan, Syed Asim Ali, Amna Khatoon, Bhawna Rawat, Kamalakannan Kailasam, Tokeer Ahmad
Development of an efficient and stable catalytic system for the production of sustainable hydrogen has remained a pivotal challenge in photocatalysis and photo-/electrocatalysis.
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Recent advances in polyoxometalate–covalent organic framework composites: rational design, structural modulation, and application perspectives

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7429-7443
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00064A, Perspective

Sixue Kong, Xinxin Zhang, Na Xu, Xiuli Wang
This review systematically outlines the rational design, structural modulation, and application perspectives of polyoxometalate–covalent organic framework composites.
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Bandgap-tunable ZnxCd1−xS electron transport layers for high-performance inverted quantum dot light-emitting diodes

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7653-7661
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00250A, Paper

Yuanlin Huang, Chen Lin, Mengxin Liu, Xinan Shi, Daocheng Pan
Bandgap-tunable Zn_xCd_1−xS thin films are utilized as promising electron transport layers in high-performance QLEDs.
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Pre-constructed multi-peroxotungstic centers for highly efficient and recyclable organophosphorus-tungstic catalysts in styrene epoxidation

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7474-7479
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00634E, Communication

Chang Xu, Yuequn Li, Lin Tang, Weiqiang Yuan, Wenxi Chen, Jingjing Chen, Haohong Li, Huidong Zheng
A new type of multinuclear peroxotungstic homogeneous catalysts exhibited excellent styrene epoxidation activity together with good retrievability, whose catalytic mechanism has been clarified.
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Multifunctional copper sulfide nanoflowers for superior supercapacitors and microwave absorption

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7532-7545
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00128A, Paper

Maiyong Zhu, Kai Zhang
Copper sulfide nanoflowers are prepared via a hydrothermal process, demonstrating excellent supercapacitor and microwave absorption performance.
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Structural diversity of dimethylgallium naphthalene-2,3-dicarboxylate/pyridine systems

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7709-7717
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00374E, Paper

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Maksymilian Solka, Michał Terlecki, Iwona Justyniak, Wanda Ziemkowska, Daniel Prochowicz, Janusz Lewiński
Analysis of adduct formation in isostructural model organoaluminum and organogallium carboxylates with various neutral N,N′-ditopic Lewis bases reveals design rules that support the development of main-group-derived coordination polymers.
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Thermoelectric metal chalcogenides: a platform for anion mixing studies

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7444-7467
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00272B, Perspective

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Oleksandr Dobrozhan, Sajida Kousar, Girish C. Tewari, Maarit Karppinen
Thermoelectric metal chalcogenides: effects of anion mixing.
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A Zn(II)-based metal–organic framework constructed from cyclotriphosphazene hexacarboxylate and π-conjugated bisterpyridine ligands for dual applications in dye photodegradation and VOC sensing

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7662-7673
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00537C, Paper

Elif Özcan
A π–π stacked Zn–phosphazene MOF enables photocatalytic dye degradation and fluorescence sensing of aldehyde vapors.
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Magnetically recoverable swellable magnetite/SOMS hybrid nanocomposites for rapid adsorption of organic dyes from water

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7502-7511
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00137H, Paper

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Lorenzo Maccarino, Ibtissame Sidane, Gianni Barucca, Sawssen Slimani, Leonardo Marchese, Davide Peddis, Chiara Bisio
Hybrid magnetic adsorbents based on magnetite nanoparticles and Swellable Organically Modified Silica (Mag-SOMS) are reported for the first time, along with their characterization, for the rapid adsorption of Rhodamine B (RhB).
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Incorporation of isophthalate ion derivatives into octacalcium phosphate for enhanced diagnostic bioimaging applications

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00509H, Paper

Sarisa Trithipchatsakul, Mio Yoshizaki, Yuejun Wang, Masaya Shimabukuro, Atsunori Matsuda, Masakazu Kawashita, Charusluk Viphavakit, Taishi Yokoi
We successfully synthesised octacalcium phosphate with incorporated isophthalate ion derivatives: 5-methylisophthalate ions, 5-aminoisophthalate ions and 5-hydroxyisophthalate ions.
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Rational design of novel organometallic N-acylhydrazones with potent antiparasitic activity on Trypanosoma cruzi and brucei

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00138F, Paper

Patricia M. Toro-Sánchez, Andrea Lucero, David Villaman, Mauricio Moncada-Basualto, Rodrigo Arancibia, Shane R. Wilkinson, Pedro Levín, Jonathan Cisterna, Iván Brito, Concepción López
Eight new ferrocenyl/cyrhetrenyl N-acylhydrazones featuring a 4- or 5-nitrothienyl group were synthesized as potent antiparasitic agents. This work provides a comparative study of these complexes alongside their previously reported analogs.
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Linker-dependent nitric oxide storage and release behavior in Cu-based metal–organic frameworks

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00515B, Paper

Do Nam Lee, Sooji Son, Kihak Gwon, Youngmee Kim, Sung-Jin Kim, Seungwoo Choi, Jae Ho Shin
Nitric oxide (NO) is a small gaseous molecule whose controlled storage and release depend sensitively on host–guest interactions within porous materials.
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Beyond layer stacking: molecular Ru2O9 dimer correlations in pressure-synthesized Ba3NbRu2O9

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00401F, Paper

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Cheng Peng, Mingyu Xu, Jie Li, Weiwei Xie
We report Ba₃NbRu₂O₉, a new 6H hexagonal perovskite with Ru₂O₉ dimers. It shows antiferromagnetic interactions, spin freezing below 15 K, and transport dominated by dimer-based electronic correlations.
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Synthesis of Lewis acid–base adducts between trimesityltrieles and potassium cyanate and its heavier homologues

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00831C, Paper

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Kevin Dollberg, Mark Lochte, Pauline Weiß, Joel Nitzsche, Katalin Mészáros, Carsten von Hänisch, Frank Tambornino
Lewis acid–base adducts between trimesityltrieles (MMes₃; Mes = 2,4,6-trimethylbenzene, M = Al–In) and potassium cyanate homologues (KNCE; E = O, S, Se) were synthesised in the presence of 18-crown-6 as an encapsulating agent.
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Tuning the crystal structure, optical band gap and persistent luminescence performance of a Cr3+-doped LiGa5O8 spinel by adding aluminium and indium

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00337K, Paper

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Anastasiia Karabut, Halyna Zhydachevska, Łukasz Wachnicki, Vasyl Hreb, Leonid Vasylechko, Yuriy Hizhnyi, Tetiana Shevtsova, Andriy Luchechko, Agnieszka Pieniążek, Marek Berkowski, Yaroslav Zhydachevskyy
The possibility of tuning the optical band gap, crystal structure and persistent luminescence performance of a Cr³⁺-doped LiGa₅O₈ spinel by partially replacing Ga with Al and/or In has been studied extensively.
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Active lattice oxygen in Co-doped SrTiO3 in CO oxidation based on the Mars–van Krevelen mechanism

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00653A, Paper

Ryosuke Sugimoto, Yuta Odani, Saki Imada, Saburo Hosokawa
This study demonstrates that the high CO oxidation activity of SrTi_1−xCo_xO₃ is attributed to lattice oxygen in the Co–O–Ti bond rather than in the Co–O–Co bond.
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Resistance to nitrogen-induced catalytic deactivation in VGO cracking: synergistic effect of hierarchical structuring and zeolite Y content in FCC catalysts

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5DT02992A, Paper

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Jayson Fals, María L. Ospina-Castro, Clara Barragán-Avilez, Roger Valle-Molinares, Dary Mendoza, Jhonnys D. Guerrero, Sonia Bocanegra, Fabián Espitia-Almeida
Hierarchical Y zeolites synergistically enhance nitrogen resistance in VGO cracking. Mesopore structuring and optimized site density shield catalytic acidity, significantly improving stability and conversion performance.
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A novel family of heteroleptic 1D chain spin-crossover complexes and its DFT modelling. How the formation of polynuclear chains modifies the ligand-field effects on spin transition

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00320F, Paper

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Vladyslav Maliuzhenko, Marek Weselski, Maria Ksiazek, Tim Hochdörffer, Juliusz A Wolny, Joachim Kusz, Robert Bronisz, Volker Schünemann
Reactions of the ditopic ligands 1-(5-(2-pyridyl)tetrazol-1-yl)-3-(tetrazol-2-yl)propane (5-p1tz2tz), 1-(5-(2-pyridyl)tetrazol-2-yl)-3-(tetrazol-2-yl)propane (5-p2tz2tz), and 1-(3-(2-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-3-(tetrazol-1-yl)propane (3-p1tr1tz) with iron(II) tetrafluoroborate afforded a series of one-dimensional coordination polymers: Fe(5-p1tz2tz)₂](BF₄)₂ (1), [Fe(5-p2tz2tz)₂](BF₄)₂ (2), [Fe(3-p1tr1tz)₂](BF₄)₂·CH₃CN (3) and [Fe(3-p1tr1tz)₂](BF₄)₂·CH₃OH...
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An approach for ultrafast growth of zinc oxide nanorods via microwave irradiation

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00541A, Paper

Salahuddin Sourav, Azlan Abdul Aziz, Mohammed Ali Dheyab
Ultrafast microwave-assisted synthesis enables phase-pure wurtzite ZnO nanorods within 50 s, delivering uniform morphology, low-defect crystallinity, and preserved wide-bandgap properties for UV optoelectronic applications.
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Hollow N-doped carbon nanocages anchoring Ni–Ru bimetallic nanoparticles for enhanced peroxidase-like activity

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00892E, Paper

Yuyao Li, Yan Chen, Suping Han, Jingli Xu, Xue-Bo Yin, Min Zhang
Hollow structured NiRu@HNCs were synthesized via SiO₂ templating, demonstrating superior enzyme-mimicking activity for a highly sensitive tea polyphenol detection.
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Reactions of saturated NHC·boranes with electron-deficient alkynes and alkenes. Borirane formation, their reactivities, and coupling of tetracyanoethylene

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00852F, Paper

P. R. Amrutha, Gargi Kundu, Vemuri Lakshmi Ganesh, Rajesh G. Gonnade, Gopinadhanpillai Gopakumar, Sakya S. Sen
In this study, we describe the reactions of five- and six-membered saturated N-heterocyclic carbene boranes (NHC·BH₃) with electron-deficient alkene and alkynes.
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Aggregation polymorphism of photoactivatable Pt(IV) prodrugs as a strategy for the design of theranostic nanomaterials

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5DT02973B, Paper

Vladislav Bykusov, Ilia Kuzmichev, Maxim Stepanov, Dmitry Bunin, Yuriy Luponosov, Yulia Isaeva, Askold Trul, Roman Akasov, Tatiana Egorova, Alexander Erofeev, Regina Kuanaeva, Yulia Maksimova, Maxim Abakumov, Aleksey Nikitin, Vladimir Kuzmin, Anton Egorov, Ivan Burtsev, Igor A. Rodin, Mikhail F. Vokuev, Elena Beloglazkina, Olga Krasnovskaya
The design of multifunctional theranostic nanomaterials, including the application of J-aggregates as photothermal (PTT) and photodynamic (PDT) therapy agents, is in high demand.
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High performing Y 3 H 5 P 6 O 22 and Er 3 H 5 P 6 O 22 proton conductors: Preparation and Conductivity Study

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00496B, Paper

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Carlos Almeida, Anatoly F Selevich, Laura Holz, Francisco J. A. Loureiro, Duncan Paul Fagg
Two novel trivalent rare-earth mixed-anion phosphates, Y3H5P6O22 (YHPO) and Er3H5P6O22 (EHPO), were synthesised using the thin layer technique (TLT) and processed into dense ceramic electrolytes via the cold sintering process...
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Tripodal Tris(aryl)alkoxide Ligand in Tuning Single-Molecule Magnetism of Dy³⁺ Complexes

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5DT02861B, Paper

Alexander A. Trifonov, Gautier Félix, Elena V Balagurova, Joulia Larionova, Alexander N Selikhov, Max Kallio, Veacheslav Vieru, Anna V Vologzhanina, Yannick Guari
We report the synthesis, structures, and magnetic properties of two Dy³⁺ complexes supported by the tripodal tris(aryl)alkoxide ligand (Me₂NCH₂-o-C₆H₄)₃CO⁻. The mononuclear complex [κ³-O,N,N-(Me₂NCH₂-o-C₆H₄)₃CO]DyCl₂(THF) (1) adopts a distorted octahedral geometry, while...
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DNA-interacting lanthanide complexes with a DOTA-derived dipyrido[3,2-a;2',3'-c]phenazine ligand for near-infrared luminescence

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00235H, Paper

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Marek Belis, Jakub Šrein, Subhrajyoti Bhandary, Simona Premcheska, Mirijam Lederer, Ian Pompermayer Machado, Anna Marta Kaczmarek, Kristof Van Hecke
Dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine (dppz) is well known for its ability to interact with DNA, and is ideally suited for sensitizing near-infrared (NIR)-emitting lanthanide ions such as Nd3+, Er3+ and Yb3+. The combination...
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Rhodacarborane complexes with a triphenylphosphonium substituent as efficient catalysts for on-water transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00999A, Paper

Mikhail M. Vinogradov, Yulia V. Nelyubina, Ivan A. Godovikov, Maria I. Godovikova, Vladimir B. Kharitonov, Evgeniya S. Podyacheva, Alexey N. Rodionov
The rhodacarborane chloride complex exhibits high catalytic activity in the on-water reduction of aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes and ketones using ammonium formate, yielding the corresponding alcohols with a 0.2 mol% catalyst loading.
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N-heterocyclic silylene complexes of group VI transition metal carbonyls

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00663A, Paper

Eduard Glok, Moritz Schanbacher, Christian Luz, Udo Radius
The reactivity and coordination behavior of several N-heterocyclic silylenes R₂NHSi (R = tBu, Mes, Dipp) with respect to group 6 transition metal acetonitrile carbonyl complexes fac-[M(CO)₃(MeCN)₃] (M = Cr, Mo) are reported.
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Luminescence of BaFBr nanoplates codoped with Eu2+/3+

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00603E, Paper

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Nishani T. Manamperi, S. Sameera Perera, Federico A. Rabuffetti
BaFBr monodisperse nanocrystals coactivated with Eu²⁺ and Eu³⁺ were synthesized via hot-injection and their luminescence response characterized between 80 and 430 K.
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Rational Design of BODIPY Functionalized MOF Photocatalysts for Highly Efficient Hydrogen Production

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00551A, Paper

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Zehra Coşkun, Elif YILDIZ GÜL, Burcu Topaloğlu, Azam Seifi, Esra Tanrıverdi Eçik, Bunyemin Cosut
Photocatalytic hydrogen production through water reduction, supported by hydrogen with high energy density and environmental sustainability, exhibits a significant pathway for meeting the future energy needs, is considered one of...
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LDH-mediated interfacial redox formation of phyllomanganate from KMnO₄: mechanistic insights and subsequent fluorination pathways

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00203J, Paper

Abderraouf Rouag, Sarah Hennequart, regis porhiel, Jean-Marc Grenèche, Kevin Lemoine, Katia Guerin, Diane Delbegue, Fabrice Leroux
Thanks to their versatile chemical composition, layered double hydroxides (LDH) containing only 3d ions as intralamellar cations (Co²⁺, Cu²⁺, and Fe³⁺), when contacted with a potassium permanganate solution, lead to...
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A europium-based metal–organic framework as a high-performance X-ray scintillator

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00878J, Communication

Shangwei Guo, Wenxuan Yang, Shuode Feng, Jinwen Dou, Tiying Lin, Yining Zheng, Yaxin Jiang, Junpu Yang, Wei Liu, Jian Lin
A europium-based metal–organic framework (Eu-ndc), constructed from rigid trinuclear Eu³⁺ clusters and 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate linkers, functions as an efficient X-ray scintillator with intense red radioluminescence.
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Optimization of Xantphos-type ligands for highly linear-selective hydroformylation of allyl alcohol and alkenes

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT01054G, Paper

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Hiroto Sakomizu, Jooyoung Shim, Shohei Nishizawa, Shinya Tsukamoto, Yoshishige Okuno, Akina Yoshizawa, Eiji Yamamoto, Akihiro Nakayama, Makoto Tokunaga
Xantphos-type ligands enabled the highly linear-selective hydroformylation of allyl alcohol and related alkenes under mild conditions with RhH(CO)(PPh₃)₃.
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Synthesis, crystal structures and urease inhibition of Ni(II) complexes constructed from Schiff bases with 2,2′-bipyridine as co-ligands

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00460A, Paper

Wen-yang Liu, Hong-lei Li, Jiang-song Jia, Wen-ming Zhao, Jun Sun
Three new Ni(II) complexes with chlorinated Schiff base ligands were prepared. C1 showed potent urease inhibition (IC₅₀ = 10.68 μM), and structure–activity relationships revealed the key roles of L-phenylalanine and 2,2′-bipyridine.
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In vitro and in vivo inhibition of amyloid β aggregation by a Ru(II)–naphthalene diimide complex

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5DT02853A, Paper

Marco A. Tiburcio, Mariana P. Cali, Lorena M. B. Pereira, Angelica E. Graminha, Isabel Atienza-Navarro, Michele Vendruscolo, Monica Garcia-Alloza, Rose M. Carlos
Ru(II)–NDI redirects Aβ42 aggregation toward non-fibrillar assemblies, reducing amyloid plaque burden in vivo.
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Structure–performance relationship in copper phthalocyanine-based supercapacitor electrodes: influence of substituent geometry from molecular design to electrochemical function

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5DT02965A, Paper

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Şirin Siyahjani-Gültekin, Berivan Arin Öztürmen, Damla Şahin, Gülşah Yilmaz, Bahar Tosun Ercan, Burak Gültekin, Zekeriya Biyiklioglu
This work investigates how the substituent position governs the structure–performance relationship of copper phthalocyanine (CuPc) derivatives used as supercapacitor electrodes.
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Structurally characterized Ni(II) complex exhibiting potent anti-Candida activity: biomolecular interaction mechanism and in silico ADMET insights

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00455E, Paper

Alipe Saha, Ribhu Maity, Gurupada Dhara, Paula Brandao, Satyajit Pattanayak, Tithi Maity, Keka Sarkar, Bidhan Chandra Samanta
The current study reports the synthesis, structural interpretation, biomolecular interaction, and antifungal appraisal of a Ni(II) Schiff base complex demonstrating effective activity against Candida albicans.
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Two-component bimetallic sulfides enhancing OER activity

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00794E, Communication

Chengjie Liao, Ting Liu, Hui Chang, Yufeng Li, Jin Lu, Dexiang Zhang, Tian Wen, Zhiqiang Jiang
A new Co(II)-based MOF (PZH-9) was utilized to derive a two-component bimetallic sulfide composite, Fe_0.8Co_0.2S@FeCoS₂, showing a remarkable OER activity in alkaline media.
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A novel 0D germanium-based organic–inorganic hybrid material (C12H28N)GeCl3 showing reversible phase transition, dielectric anomaly and SHG response

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00723F, Communication

Jie Zhou, Binyi Tong, Zhirong Zhong, An Duan, Yong Ai, Lin Zhou, Zhenhong Wei, Hu Cai
0D Ge(II)-based hybrid with reversible phase transition, switchable SHG.
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Computational Insights into the Encapsulation of a Dy(III) Bis(Amide)–Alkene Single-Ion Magnet within Porous Frameworks

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00512H, Paper

Garima Bangar, Gopalan Rajaraman
Recent advances in achieving very high blocking temperatures in Dy(III)-based single-molecule magnets have brought the field closer to the long-standing goal of molecular alternatives to conventional magnets; however, the highest-performing...
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Neodymium-based B-site high-entropy perovskite oxide nanoparticles as an efficient electrocatalyst for water splitting and methanol oxidation

Dalton Trans., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5DT02975A, Paper

Zohreh Shaghaghi, Mehri Aligholivand, Alireza Khataee
High-entropy perovskite oxides are promising multifunctional electrocatalysts due to their complex defect structures derived from multi-elemental compositions. In this work, Nd-based high-entropy perovskite, Nd(CoNiFeMn)O3-δ (NCNFM), was synthesized using a sol-gel...
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A metal–metal quadruply bonded dimer of two pincer-ligated metal centers

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00920D, Communication

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Souvik Mandal, Ethan Y. Song, Thomas J. Emge, Faraj Hasanayn, Alan S. Goldman
A simple procedure gives the first example of a M–M complex with classical pincer ligands on both metals.
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Structural, optical, and electrochemical properties of a new 1D copper(II) halometalate for highly sensitive dopamine detection

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00622A, Paper

Houyem Khlifi, Jassem Wannassi, Noureddine Mhadhbi, Hajir Wahbi, Jeanneau Erwann, Naoufel Ben Hamadi, Ahlem Guesmi, Lotfi Khezami, Houcine Barhoumi, Houcine Naïli
A new 1D copper(II) halometalate with Cu–Cl–Cu chains exhibits a 2.23 eV indirect band gap, strong electronic anisotropy, and excellent electrocatalytic activity for ultra-sensitive dopamine detection (0.01 μM).
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Selective defluorination of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane by lithium phosphide reagents

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00747C, Communication

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Hodan R. Warsame, Colleen M. Demetriou, Mark R. Crimmin
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a), the most commonly used 3^rd generation refrigerant, reacts with lithium phosphide reagents through selective defluorophosphination of the single C(sp³)–F bond to yield diphenyl(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)phosphane.
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Structural evolution during reversible halogen intercalation into WTe2: commensurate–incommensurate WTe2I and multistage WTe2Brx (x = 0.5, 1.0 and 1.25)

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00529B, Paper

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Patrick Schmidt, Carl P. Romao, Hans-Jürgen Meyer
The layered semimetal WTe₂ undergoes reversible halogen intercalation to give modulated WTe₂I and multistage WTe₂Br_x with room-temperature “breathing” behavior.
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Pd(II) complexes of meso-tetraaryl triphyrin(2.1.1)s: synthesis and studies

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7164-7172
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00703A, Paper

Gayathri Sekar, Akrti Sharma, Mangalampalli Ravikanth
Pd(II) complexes were synthesized by refluxing the free base triphyrin with PdCl₂. X-ray analysis showed square-planar coordination of Pd(II) ion to pyrrole nitrogens of dipyrroethene unit with two axial Cl⁻ ions, adopted a saddle-shaped distortion.
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Broadband infrared-transparent crystals enabled by heterologous isomorphic substitution

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7056-7061
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00568C, Communication

Bo Yang, Ziqi Chen, Zhenjiang Lu, Juanjuan Lu
Replacing GaS₄ with ZnCl₄ enhances bandgap while preserving structure. Parent Ba₃GaS₄I has 3.84 eV. Substituting Ba with K, Rb, NH₄ yields A₃ZnCl₄I (A = Rb, K, NH₄) with bandgap 5.020–5.254 eV, showing narrow-to-wide bandgap transition.
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Molecular mechanisms behind the potential genotoxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles: nucleoside deglycosylation pathway

Dalton Trans., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00402D, Paper

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Fredric G. Svensson, Björn H. Greijer, Timothe Guerin, Tatiana Agback, Peter Agback, Vadim G. Kessler
Keggin POM ions act as catalysts for the deglycosylation of RNA nucleosides, demonstrating a potential mechanism underlying the genotoxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles.
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Type-II band alignment and enhanced optical properties in InP/Bi2Se3 van der Waals heterojunctions: a first-principles and FDTD study

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7300-7312
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00340K, Paper

Xinhao Xu, Xin Guo, Youchun Ma, Aida Bao, Yayou Wang, Jie Wang, Qianxi Jing, Yurou Li, Dongyu Yang, Yajun You, Yongpeng Zhao, Pengfei Shao
In this paper, a novel InP/Bi₂Se₃ van der Waals heterojunction was constructed, and its geometric, electrical, interface, and optical properties were precisely calculated using first-principles calculations and finite-difference time-domain.
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Homogeneous redox catalysed reduction of CO2 by nickel cyclam catalyst and chromium-based redox mediator

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7365-7372
DOI: 10.1039/D5DT02738A, Paper

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Mark Potter, Kathryn E. Toghill
The electrochemically decoupled reduction of CO₂ using nickel cyclam as a homogeneous catalyst and chromium propanediamine tetraacetate (PDTA) as a reductive redox mediator is reported in aqueous media.
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Anion(I–)–π(bisphosphonium)2+ photoluminescence enhanced by [Pt(CN)2(Me-phpy)]–

Dalton Trans., 2026, 55,7142-7148
DOI: 10.1039/D6DT00592F, Paper

Dorota Glosz, Guillaume Calvez, Toni Eskelinen, Andrey Belyaev, Christophe Lescop, Igor O. Koshevoy, Robert Podgajny
Incorporation of a cycloplatinated anion enhances the bisphosphonium–iodide room temperature phosphorescence (RTP) through triplet–triplet energy transfer (TTET) and suppression of non-radiative decay.
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