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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · 16d

New type of chemical bond discovered in collaboration with G. Resnati. We show Group 4 elements form unique interactions with nucleophiles. This could lead to more selective catalysts for key reactions. @dquimicauib.bsky.social @angewandtechemie.bsky.social

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Interactional Features of (RO)4Ti Species and Their Zr and Hf Analogues

Computational and experimental studies reveal that Group 4 tetroxides form a new type of σ-hole interaction with N and O nucleophiles, which we propose to name “titan bonds” (TnBs). These insights in...

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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · 20d

📣Excellent collaboration with Simon J. Webb and @lmartinezcrespo.bsky.social, where we showed remote control of a Cl(-) binding bite just published in ChemistryEurope. @dquimicauib.bsky.social @uib.cat @chemistryeurope.bsky.social
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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · 23d

Proud of my last collaboration with P. Postnikov and G. Resnati groups just published in Chemical Science, where we were amble to identify and quantify Matere bonds using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). @chemicalscience.rsc.org @dquimicauib.bsky.social @uib.cat
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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · 23d

Interesting collaboration with N. Bokach and A. V. Rozhkov where we achieved positional control of σ- and π-hole directionality in iodoselane cocrystals just published in Organometallics. @dquimicauib.bsky.social @uib.cat
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Positional Control of σ- and π-Hole Directionality in Iodoselane Cocrystals: Structural Impact of the Iodine Position on the Supramolecular Assembly with 1,4-Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO)

We demonstrate positional control of noncovalent σ- and π-hole interactions through strategic isomeric positioning of iodine substituents in selanes p-IC6F4SeC6F5 (1), m-IC6F4SeC6F5 (2), and o-IC6F4Se...

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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · 23d

Congratulations! amazing results!

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LucesCostAction @lucescostaction.bsky.social · Jul 8

Zoom Meetings: Congratulations to Victor Lepeintre (ULB) for an excellent talk on Gold Nanorods Shielded by Calixarenes: New Horizons in Photothermal Engineering! A brilliant showcase of innovation at the interface of supramolecular chemistry and nanotechnology. @costprogramme.bsky.social

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LucesCostAction @lucescostaction.bsky.social · Jul 8

LucesCostAction Zoom Meetings: 🎤 Excited for the talk by Maria Amparo (BAM – Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung):
3D-printed SAF biosensor for immuno-detection 🧬🖨️ A cutting-edge merge of additive manufacturing & bioanalytics!
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LucesCostAction @lucescostaction.bsky.social · Sep 4

📣We present a Gender Equality and YRI Careers Panel event organized by LUCES. The event is chaired by Dr. H. Crory , and the panel includes Dr. E. Delgado-Pinar, Dr. A. Lázaro Palacios, Dr. J. M. Marín Beloqui, and Prof. S. Hayes. @costprogramme.bsky.social lucescostaction.com/gender-equal...

Gender Equality and YRI Careers Panel

We proudly present a Gender Equality and YRI (Young Researchers and Innovators) Careers Panel event organized by LUCES COST Action. The event is chaired by Dr. Hannah Crory , and the panel includes Dr...

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LucesCostAction @lucescostaction.bsky.social · Sep 8

The LUCESCOSTAction core group just wrapped up a fantastic meeting in Bologna. We've made great progress planning our upcoming summer school and future GAM. We are so grateful to our host, Brais Vazquez, for his wonderful hospitality and brilliant organization @costprogramme.bsky.social 👏

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LucesCostAction @lucescostaction.bsky.social · Sep 8

Exciting news: The Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) grant tool is now open to PIs! Thanks to an extra budget, you can now apply to fund short visits to a partner institution and build new collaborations.
Don't wait—apply before 1 Oct. 2025. Info👇
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New opportunity for PI’s to benefit of STSM grants: short visits

Thanks to the extra budget we received, the STSM tool is now open to PIs, members of the Action, who wish to visit a partner for a few days. Applications can be submitted continuously, before 1 Octob...

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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · Sep 5

I was very happy and proud to comment Gimeno's work (@conchitagimeno.bsky.social) in Chem
Elusive no more: Gold–phosphane tellurides illuminate heavy chalcogen bonding and activation: Chem www.cell.com/chem/fulltex...

Elusive no more: Gold–phosphane tellurides illuminate heavy chalcogen bonding and activation

Reporting in Cell Reports Physical Science, Gimeno and co-workers isolate elusive gold–phosphane tellurides and uncover how metal coordination reshapes tellurium bonding, reactivity, and σ-hole-driven...

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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · Sep 5

Excellent collaboration with Kari Rissanen and Rakesh Puttreddy and German Co-workers just published in Nat. Comm. @lucescostaction.bsky.social
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A non-metal-to-metal I+−Ag+ coordination bond - Nature Communications

Metal-metal bonds between metal cations are ubiquitous in coordination complexes, whereas similar bonding characteristics between non-metal and metal cations are not. Here, the authors report an X-ray...

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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happy to share that our collaboration with Kari Rissanen and Rakesh Puttreddy has been highlighted in @chemistryworld.com @lucescostaction.bsky.social
Discovery of unusual iodine–silver bond opens up new possibilities for coordination chemistry www.chemistryworld.com/news/discove...

Discovery of unusual iodine–silver bond opens up new possibilities for coordination chemistry

Crystallographic studies reveal that the bond is similar in length to typical metal-metal bonds

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BismutoLab @bismutolab.bsky.social · Aug 19

A new chapter in Small Inorganic Ring 💍🧪in @chemicalscience.rsc.org
Congratulations Palui and all the coauthors for the great job. Thanks @tonifrontera.bsky.social for the great computational support. #Bismuth #Antimony

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Azadistibiridines and Stabilised-iminobismuthane: Reactivity of Small Inorganic Rings in Heavy Main Group Chemistry

Small organic rings are important molecular entities that have long played a crucial role in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. Similarly, small inorganic rings have shown promise in promoting...

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CrystEngComm @crystengcomm.rsc.org · Jul 30

On the cover of issue 30 is work by Shouvik Chattopadhyay, @tonifrontera.bsky.social & co on the synthesis and characterisation of five novel zinc(II) complexes with Schiff base ligands involving noncovalent spodium bonds, read it here👀

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📍Jadavpur University, @uib.cat 🧪

CrystEngComm outside front cover for vol 27, issue 30.

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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · Jul 7

Many congrats! well deserved!!!!👏

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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · Jul 4

🚨 New paper in J. Phys. Chem. B! We explore [Co(II)] & [Ni(II)] complexes via XRD, QTAIM/NCIplot & DFT.
The Co-complex shows better conductivity, lower bandgap & Schottky performance! Great work by Saha et al. @acs.org @dquimicauib.bsky.social @uib.cat
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Comparative Studies on the Structural, Optical, and Electrical Properties of Two [Co(II) and Ni(II)] Complexes: Insights through Theoretical Analysis

Two new complexes, [Co(N3L)2](NO3)2·6H2O (complex 1) and [Ni(N3L)2](NO3)2·6H2O (complex 2), have been synthesized using the organic heterocyclic chelating ligand N3L [4-(1-methylimidazole)-2,6-di(pyra...

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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thrilled to share our latest collaboration with J.J. Weigang, just published in Advanced Science!
We report the synthesis of diaryl- and dialkynylphosphinates from readily available P(V) sources via a redox-neutral strategy. 👇
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Synthesis of Diaryl‐ and Dialkynylphosphinates From Ubiquitous PV Sources via a Redox‐Neutral Approach

Classical strategies for P─C bond formation rely on precursors (e.g., PH3, H2PO2, PCl3) obtained from P4, which is produced via the energy-intensive thermal process. Here, an alternative, redox-neutr....

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Ken Lo @bhkenlo.bsky.social · Jun 23

1,4-Phosphagermines: An Anionic 6π-heteroaromatic Biradicaloid and a Persistent π-Delocalized Radical pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/... Brehm, Boeré, Frontera, Streubel, and co-workers @InorgChem #1_4_phosphagermines #anionic6π #biradicaloid #π_delocalized #radical #DFT #EC #ChemOx #EPR

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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · Jun 18

📢 New Paper Alert! 1,4-Phosphagermines: An Anionic 6π-Heteroaromatic Biradicaloid and a Persistent π-Delocalized Radical. A mixed P–Ge biradicaloid with aromatic character and a stable delocalized radical? Yes, it's real! @acs.org

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1,4-Phosphagermines: An Anionic 6π-heteroaromatic Biradicaloid and a Persistent π-Delocalized Radical

Dihetarenes with identical third-period or heavier elements are well established, whereas mixed-element analogues are not. Here, we report the synthesis and characterization of a 1,4-phosphagermine an...

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LucesCostAction @lucescostaction.bsky.social · Jun 17

🚨 LUCES Small Workshop Call is OPEN!
We’re funding 1–2 small meetings to foster collaboration among WG members. A great chance to exchange ideas & plan future projects!
📅 Deadline: July 13, 2025
🗓 Meeting window: Aug 1 – Oct 15
🔗 lucescostaction.com/workshops-3
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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · Jun 12

🔬 New in Crystal Growth & Design! Discover how long-range Hg⋯S spodium bonding interactions—beyond van der Waals limits—stabilize quasi-dimeric assemblies in [Hg(S₂CNRR′)₂]₂.
💥 Up to 6 kcal/mol per contact!
@acs.org @dquimicauib.bsky.social @uib.cat
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Substantial Energies of Stabilization for Hg···S Spodium Bonding Interactions Beyond Standard van der Waals Separations

The nature of long Hg···S spodium bonding, i.e., separations beyond standard van der Waals radii, is investigated for a series crystalline, quasi-dimeric aggregates of [Hg(S2CNRR’)2]2 is investigated....

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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · Jun 6

Extremely happy to be part of this work in collaboration with Noha M. Hosny, L'OREAL- UNESCO FWIS fellow. We developed a novel electrochemical sensor using uranine-doped ZIF-8 nanocomposites for the detection of milnacipran in pharmaceutical and biological samples. doi.org/10.1016/j.mi... @uib.cat

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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · Jun 6

Published as part of Crystal Growth & Design special issue “Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Crystal
Growth and Design”.

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tonifrontera.bsky.social @tonifrontera.bsky.social · Jun 6

Happy to share this interesting collaboration with Resnati's group. We demonstrated that [CuCl4]2– and [CuBr4]2– form Anion···Anion networks assembled via Cu···Cl/Br Regium Bonds | Crystal Growth & Design pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/.... @dquimicauib.bsky.social @uib.cat @acs.org

When CuCl42– and CuBr42– Form Anion···Anion Networks Assembled via Cu···Cl/Br Regium Bonds

This study presents the design, preparation, and single-crystal X-ray characterization of CuCl42– and CuBr42– salts, wherein dianions self-assemble into supramolecular (4,4) networks via short Cu···Cl...

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