KNaZrF(HO): A Hydrated Zirconium Fluoride with a Second-Harmonic Generation Effect and a Short Ultraviolet Cutoff Edge Induced by Cosubstitution with Heterovalent Cations.

The development of nonlinear optical (NLO) crystal materials with short ultraviolet cutoff edges is of great significance to laser applications and industrial development. Based on acentric AE-M-F (SrZrF (), CaZrF (), and CaHfF (), with AE = alkaline earth metal and M = Zr, Hf), a novel hydrated zirconium-based fluoride, KNaZrF(HO) (), was obtained through a cosubstitution strategy involving mixed alkali metal cations. KNaZrF(HO) crystallizes in the 2 space group and presents a unique three-dimensional {[ZrF(HO)]} anion framework composed of hydrogen-bonded {[ZrF(HO)]} chains.

Optimizing the Hydrogen-Bond Network Drives Cadmium Ce(IV) Fluoride Hydrate with Significantly Enhanced Optical Anisotropy.

The controlled engineering of ordered crystal structures has emerged as a powerful strategy for the development of functional materials with enhanced optical properties. Herein, three novel cadmium Ce(IV) fluoride hydrates─CdCeF(HO), CdCeF(HO), and CdCeF(HO)─have been obtained by simple hydrothermal methods. Birefringence calculations reveal a progressive increase in Δ values: 0.

(CHNS)PbBr and (CHNS)PbBr: Two Nonlinear Optical Lead Thiosemicarbazide Bromides with Diverse Pb-Centered Building Units.

It is of great significance to explore new nonlinear optical (NLO) materials for the development of modern laser testing technology. In this paper, two non-centrosymmetric organic-inorganic hybrid Pb-based bromides, (CHNS)PbBr and (CHNS)PbBr, were synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method. They crystallize in the 2 and 222 space groups, respectively.

Differences in structure, antioxidant capacity and gut microbiota modulation of red raspberry pectic polysaccharides extracted by different methods.

Red raspberries are associated with various health benefits, with pectic polysaccharides as their primary component and potential key contributor to these effects. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and prebiotic potential of four red raspberry pectic polysaccharides (RP)-EN-RP (enzyme-assisted extraction), AC-RP (acid-assisted extraction), AL-RP (alkali-assisted extraction), and US-RP (ultrasound-assisted extraction)-and to elucidate the relationship between their structure and function. AC-RP and US-RP contained higher proportions of homogalacturonan (HG) at 50.

LiAgCeF(HO): Focusing on the Cation Size Effect to Reasonably Design a Nonlinear Optical Hydrated Cerium(IV) Fluoride.

Rare-earth-based materials are pivotal in optical applications, particularly as nonlinear optical (NLO) materials, owing to their exceptional structural tunability and functional properties. In this study, a novel fluoride, AgCeF, was synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method combined with a cation substitution strategy, wherein Ag ions replaced NH ions in the parent compound NHCeF. To further tailor the crystal structure, Li ions were introduced, yielding a new noncentrosymmetric hydrated fluoride, LiAgCeF(HO).

"All-four-in-one": a novel mercury tellurite-nitrate Hg(TeO)(TeO)(NO) exhibiting exceptional optical anisotropy.

In recent years, birefringent crystals have attracted much attention in the field of optical materials and play a significant role in laser technology and optical imaging. However, commercially available birefringent crystals are still relatively scarce and need improvement. Low-dimensional structures and well-oriented anisotropic units are conducive to obtaining excellent birefringent materials.

From (CHN)CdCl to (CHN)ZnCl, Chirality Transformation to Realize a Nonlinear Optical Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Halide with Balanced Comprehensive Performance.

Nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals are critical for modern optical devices. In this study, two new hybrid metal halides, (CHN)CdCl () and (CHN)ZnCl (), were synthesized by a mild solution method. and crystallize in different chiral space groups of 422 and 222, respectively.

Cationic Modification in Hybrid Iodates: A Pathway to Superior Performance.

The utilization of nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals plays a crucial role in the contemporary laser industry, and the advancement of novel NLO-active units is essential for the exploration of NLO materials. Two novel organic-inorganic hybrid iodates, designated as (CNH)MoO(IO)·3HO () and (CNIH)MoO(IO)·4HO () were synthesized via mild hydrothermal methods, exhibiting band gaps of 3.75 and 3.

The impact of different lactobacilli fermentations on secondary metabolites of red raspberry juice and their biotransformation pathways via metabolomics based on UHPLC-MS/MS.

Secondary metabolites are a group of invaluable phytochemicals in raspberries. Fermentation process leads to changes in the phytochemical composition of fruits. This study aimed to investigate the influence of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei subsp.

(CHNS)Hg(NO): A Mercury Nitrate Nonlinear Optical Crystal Motivated by Heteroatom Coordination Strategy.

Effective design and synthesis of second-order nonlinear optical (NLO) materials hold immense significance in driving modern science and technology advancements. In this study, we synthesized a new acentric mercury nitrate, (CHNS)Hg(NO), by regulating the coordination of the Hg atom through the introduction of a heteroatom. It exhibits an unprecedented [(CHNS)Hg(NO)] chain composed of Hg, NO, and organic molecule CHNS.

From Pb(HPO)(HPO)Cl to Pb(HPO)Br(HO)·HO: Halogen Regulation to Achieve Inorganic Metal Phosphite Halide Nonlinear Optical Material with Unprecedented Pb-Centered Polyhedral Units.

Nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals are widely used in various fields. The introduction of lone-pair cations is regarded as an effective strategy to explore NLO crystals. In this work, two novel lead phosphite halides, centrosymmetric Pb(HPO)(HPO)Cl and noncentrosymmetric Pb(HPO)Br(HO)·HO, were obtained via a hydrothermal method.

KBaMFCl (M = Zr, Hf): novel short-wavelength mixed metal halides with the largest second-harmonic generation responses contributed by mixed functional moieties.

The development of short-wavelength nonlinear optical (NLO) materials is indispensable and urgently required for further applications. Halides have been disregarded as potential NLO materials with deep-ultraviolet (DUV) cutoff edges due to their weak second-harmonic generation (SHG) response and poor birefringence. Here, two novel and isostructural halides, KBaMFCl (M = Zr (KBZFC), Hf (KBHFC)), possess structures that are formed by isolated MF monocapped triangular prisms and dissociative K, Ba, and Cl ions.

(CHNO)(HSO): A Cytosinium Bisulfate with Large Birefringence and Moderate Second Harmonic Generation Effect Produced via Combining a Promising Planar Nonlinear Optical-Active Motif with a Tetrahedral Group.

Investigating novel nonlinear optical (NLO) active units serves as a valuable method for broadening the research landscape of NLO materials. This study showcases the potential of the cytosinium cation (CHNO) as a novel NLO-active motif through theoretical calculations. The title compound exhibited a wide band gap of 3.

Centric Sc(HPO)(HPO)(HO) and Acentric Sc(HPO): Two Ultraviolet Scandium Phosphite Optical Crystals.

Exploring ultraviolet (UV) nonlinear-optical (NLO) materials is significant for the conversion of a high-frequency laser. Two scandium phosphites, Sc(HPO)(HPO)(HO) and Sc(HPO), were successfully synthesized. Centric Sc(HPO)(HPO)(HO) exhibits a short UV cutoff edge (<200 nm) and a unique double-layer structure of [Sc(HPO)(HPO)(HO)].

Widely targeted metabolomics-based analysis of the impact of L. plantarum and L. paracasei fermentation on rosa roxburghii Tratt juice.

Rosa roxburghii Tratt fruits (RRT) exhibit extremely high nutritional and medicinal properties due to its unique phytochemical composition. Probiotic fermentation is a common method of processing fruits. Variations in the non-volatile metabolites and bioactivities of RRT juice caused by different lactobacilli are not well understood.

Centrosymmetric CaBaMF and Noncentrosymmetric LiCaMF (M = Zr, Hf): Dimension Variation and Nonlinear Optical Activity Resulting from an Isovalent Cation Substitution-Oriented Design.

Zirconium/hafnium fluorides have recently been recognized as potential nonlinear optical (NLO) materials with short ultraviolet (UV) cutoff edges, which is significant in laser science and industry. The synthesis of noncentrosymmetric (NCS) materials based on centrosymmetric (CS) compounds by an isovalent cation substitution-oriented design is an emerging strategy in the NLO territory. Here, two isostructural and novel fluorides, CaBaMF (M = Zr (), Hf ()), have been synthesized through the combination of alkaline earth metals, zirconium/hafnium, and fluorine elements.

[C(NH)][B(COH)]: An Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Borate Containing Nonlinear-Optical Active Unit [B(COH)] with Solar-Blind-Region Optical Nonlinearity.

We herein report an unprecedented organic-inorganic hybrid borate incorporating a novel nonlinear-optical (NLO) active unit, namely, [C(NH)][B(COH)]. The novel NLO active unit was derived from the condensation reaction between two glycol molecules and one (BO) group. The title compound exhibits a moderate second-harmonic-generation effect (0.

Exploring a new short-wavelength nonlinear optical fluoride material featuring unprecedented polar -[ZrF] clusters.

Traditional fluorides are rarely reported as candidates for nonlinear optical (NLO) materials featuring a deep-ultraviolet cutoff edge. Theoretical investigations suggest that the ZrF dodecahedron shows large polarizability anisotropy and benefits for large birefringence. Herein, a new fluorine-rich fluoride, KBaZrF, was synthesized by coupling the ZrF group, featuring acentric -[ZrF] clusters with a 6-screw axis.

[C(NH)]MoO: A Guanidinium Molybdate as a UV Nonlinear Optical Crystal with Large Birefringence.

The key to searching novel nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals was effectively combining the NLO-active units to obtain a noncentrosymmetric structure. Nevertheless, the present predicament lies in the growing challenge of discovering novel crystals within conventional inorganic frameworks that surpass the properties of the current NLO materials. In view of this, researchers expanded their research focus to the organic-inorganic hybridization system; it is foreseeable to concentrate the advantages from several kinds of NLO-active units to acquire novel NLO crystals with superior properties.

From ZnF to ZnF(HO): Partial Substitution Achieves Structural Transformation and Nonlinear Optical Activity while Keeping Short Ultraviolet Cutoff Edge.

Exploring nonlinear optical (NLO) materials with short ultraviolet cutoff edges are significant for developing an all-solid-state laser. Here, a noncentrosymmetric zinc fluoride hydrate, ZnF(HO), was synthesized by a hydrothermal method. It crystallizes in the polar space group of 2.

C(NH)Cd(CO)Cl(HO)·HO and BaCd(CO)Cl(HO): Two Oxalate Chlorides Obtained by Chemical Scissors Strategy Exhibiting Low-Dimensional Structural Networks and Balanced Overall Optical Properties.

Low-dimensional crystalline materials have attracted much attention due to their special physical and chemical properties. Herein, two new oxalate chlorides, C(NH)Cd(CO)Cl(HO)·HO and BaCd(CO)Cl(HO), were synthesized. C(NH)Cd(CO)Cl(HO)·HO presents the unique {[Cd(CO)Cl(HO)]} chain, while BaCd(CO)Cl(HO) shows a novel {[Cd(CO)Cl]} layer.

NaCeF: A Highly Laser Damage-Tolerant Double Perovskite Type Ce(IV) Fluoride Exhibiting Strong Second-Harmonic Generation Effect.

Perovskite structure compounds are significant candidates for designing new optical function materials due to their structural variability. Here, an inorganic tetravalent cerium fluoride, NaCeF, is derived from the perovskite structure through double-site cation co-substitution. NaCeF crystalizes in the non-centrosymmetric space group .

BaBO: A Deep Ultraviolet Transparent Nonlinear Optical Crystal with Strong Second Harmonic Generation Response Achieved by a Boron-Rich Closed-Loop Strategy.

Discovering new deep ultraviolet (DUV) nonlinear optical (NLO) materials is the current research hotspot. However, how to perfectly integrate several stringent performances into a crystal is a great challenge because of the natural incompatibility among them, particularly wide band gap and large NLO coefficient. To tackle the challenge, a boron-rich closed-loop strategy is supposed, based on which a new barium borate, BaBO, is designed and synthesized successfully via the high-temperature solid-state melting method.