Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Novel Tetrameric Nitrido Complexes [{cyclo-ReN}4(S2CNEt2)6(MeOH)2(PPh3)2][BPh4]2 · CH2Cl2 · 2 H2O and [{cyclo-ReN}4(S2CNEt2)4Cl4(PMe2Ph)4] · 2 acetone

Novel tetrameric rhenium(V) complexes have been prepared from [ReNCl₂(PPh₃)₂] and [ReN(PMe₂Ph)(S₂CNEt)₂], respectively. [ReNCl₂(PPh₃)₂] reacts with 1.5 equivalents of KS₂CNEt₂ in methanol to yield the unusual dark red species [{cyclo-ReN}₄(S₂CNEt₂)₆(MeOH)₂(PPh₃)₂][BPh₄]₂ · CH₂Cl₂ · 2 H₂O ( 1 ). The crystal structure of the tetramer (triclinic, space group P1, a = 13.842(2), b = 15.213(2), c = 16.796(3) Å, α = 67.88(1), β = 70.90(1), γ = 88.05(1)°, U = 3080.2(8) ų, Z = 1) shows four rhenium atoms in a square configuration which are bridged via linear asymmetric Re≡N–Re groups with bond lengths of about 169 and 203 pm. The molecule contains a centre of symmetry with two distinct octahedral rhenium environments. The first rhenium environment contains two bidentate dithiocarbamate ligands which complete the octahedral geometry and the second contains a bidentate dithiocarbamate ligand, coordinated methanol and has retained a single phosphine coligand. A symmetric compound containing the {cyclo-ReN}₄ core is obtained from the reaction of [ReN(PMe₂Ph)(S₂CNEt₂)₂] with Al₂Cl₆ in acetone. [{cyclo-ReN}₄(S₂CNEt₂)₄Cl₄(PMe₂Ph)₄] · 2 acetone ( 2 ) forms red crystals (monoclinic, space group C2/c, a = 21.432(6), b = 13.700(3), c = 28.060(9) Å, β = 102.37(1)°, U = 8048(4) Å3, Z = 4) with each rhenium atom coordinated by a bidentate dithiocarbamato, a phosphine and a chloro ligand. The non-planar 8-membered {ReN}₄ ring contains asymmetric Re≡N–Re bridges (mean values: 1.69 Å and 2.029 Å, respectively). In contrast, reaction of [ReNCl(S₂CNEt₂)(PMe₂Ph)₂] with one equivalent of K[S₂CN(Me)CH₂CH₂NMe₃]I gave the mixed dithiocarbamato-cation [ReN(S₂CNEt₂)(S₂CN(Me)CH₂CH₂NMe₃)(PMe₂Ph)]⁺ ( 3 ) which was isolated as a tetraphenylborate salt.     

Synthesis of new C60 based phosphines

Two series of new phosphine derivatives based on C₆₀ protected by borane have been synthesized and characterized. These phosphines were used for two preliminary complexation trials with [RhCl(COD)]₂ and [Re(S₃CPh)₂(S₂CPh)] to afford, respectively, the corresponding complexes [RhCl(COD)(PRPh₂)] and [Re(S₂CPh)₃(PRPh₂)].     

Umsetzungen von Halbsandwich-Rhenium(V)-Oligochalkogenidkomplexen mit Acetylen-dicarbonsäuredimethylester. Molekülstrukturen der neuen 1,2-Dicarbomethoxy-ethen-1,2-dichalkogenat-Chelatverbindungen Cp*Re[S2C2(COOMe)2]2 und Cp*Re(NtBu)[Se2C2(COOMe)2]

Reactions of Halfsandwich Rhenium(V) Oligochalcogenide Complexes with Dimethyl Acetylene Dicarboxylate. Molecular Structures of the New 1,2-Dicarbomethoxy-ethene-1,2-dichalcogenate Chelate Compounds Cp*Re[S₂C₂(COOMe)₂]₂ and Cp*Re(N^tBu)[Se₂C₂(COOMe)₂] The reaction of Cp*Re(S₃)(S₄) ( 1a ) with dimethyl acetylene dicarboxylate (dmad) leads through the blue intermediate Cp*Re(S₄)[S₂C₂(COOMe)₂] ( 2a ) to the red bis(ethene-1,2-dithiolato) complex Cp*Re[S₂C₂(COOMe)₂]₂ ( 3a ). The product 3a is also formed in the reactions of dmad with the tetrasulfidorhenium complexes Cp*Re(L)(S₄) (L = O ( 4a ), N^tBu ( 5a )) while the analogous tetraselenidorhenium compounds Cp*Re(L)(Se₄) ( 4b and 5b ) are only transformed to Cp*Re(L)[Se₂C₂(COOMe)₂] (L = O ( 6b ), N^tBu ( 7b )). According to the X-ray crystal structure analyses, the (ethene-1,2-dithiolato)rhenium chelate rings in 3a are folded along the S …? S vector towards the Cp* ligand (angle between the planes ReS₂/S₂C₂ 159.2°), whereas the ReSe₂C₂ chelate ring in 7b is planar.     

syn‐Tri‐μ‐chlorido‐bis{[(R,R)/(S,S)‐2,2′‐bis(diphenylphosphino)‐1,1′‐biphenyl]hydridoiridium(III)} tetrafluoridoborate dichloromethane disolvate

In the structure of the title compound, [Ir₂Cl₃H₂(C₃₆H₂₈P₂)₂]BF₄·2CH₂Cl₂, the bimetallic cation features a confacial bioctahedral structure that is held together by three bridging chloride ions and is very close to C₂ symmetric. The hydrides are in a syn orientation (trans to the same halide bridge), and the chelating bis(phosphine) atropisomers display a racemic (R,R)/(S,S) configuration. Because of the high trans‐bond‐weakening influence of the hydride ligands, the Ir—Cl bonds trans to Ir—H [2.5262 (7) and 2.5365 (7) Å] are significantly longer than those opposite the Ir—P linkages [2.4287 (7)–2.4672 (8) Å]. The Ir—P distances vary between 2.2464 (9) and 2.2565 (8) Å. This study illustrates the usefulness of sterically demanding biaryl‐based P₂ ligands in the synthesis of halide‐bridged Ir₂ complexes, which are valuable precursors of versatile catalysts for homogeneous C=O hydrogenation.     

The Unexpected Mechanism Underlying the High‐Valent Mono‐Oxo‐Rhenium(V) Hydride Catalyzed Hydrosilylation of CN Functionalities: Insights from a DFT Study

In this study, we theoretically investigated the mechanism underlying the high‐valent mono‐oxo‐rhenium(V) hydride Re(O)HCl₂(PPh₃)₂ ( 1 ) catalyzed hydrosilylation of C?N functionalities. Our results suggest that an ionic S_N2‐Si outer‐sphere pathway involving the heterolytic cleavage of the Si?H bond competes with the hydride pathway involving the C?N bond inserted into the Re?H bond for the rhenium hydride ( 1 ) catalyzed hydrosilylation of the less steric C?N functionalities (phenylmethanimine, PhCH=NH, and N‐phenylbenzylideneimine, PhCH=NPh). The rate‐determining free‐energy barriers for the ionic outer‐sphere pathway are calculated to be ～28.1 and 27.6 kcal mol^?1, respectively. These values are slightly more favorable than those obtained for the hydride pathway (by ～1–3 kcal mol^?1), whereas for the large steric C?N functionality of N,1,1‐tri(phenyl)methanimine (PhCPh=NPh), the ionic outer‐sphere pathway (33.1 kcal mol^?1) is more favorable than the hydride pathway by as much as 11.5 kcal mol^?1. Along the ionic outer‐sphere pathway, neither the multiply bonded oxo ligand nor the inherent hydride moiety participate in the activation of the Si?H bond.     

Synthese und Struktur von [Re(NH)Cl2(PMe2Ph)3][TaCl6] und [(Me2PhP)3Cl2Re≡N]2VOCl2

Synthesis and Structure of [Re(NH)Cl₂(PMe₂Ph)₃][TaCl₆] and [(Me₂PhP)₃Cl₂Re≡N]₂VOCl₂ The products of the reaction of ReNCl₂(PMe₂Ph)₃ with TaCl₅ are dependent on the solvent. In CH₂Cl₂ the solvent protonates the nitrido ligand to yield [Re(NH)Cl₂(PMe₂Ph)₃][TaCl₆] as air-stable, reddish brown needles with the space group P2₁/n and a = 1213.8(3), b = 1358.0(2), c = 2165.9(4) pm, β = 92.88(1)°, Z = 4. The Re atom of the cation exhibits an octahedral coordination with the phosphine ligands in meridional arrangement. The imido ligand is in trans-position to a Cl atom with a distance Re–N = 170.4(4) pm. When the reaction is carried out in toluene the dinuclear nitrido complex [Re(NTaCl₅)Cl₂(PMe₂Ph)₃] is obtained instead. The reaction of ReNCl₂(PMe₂Ph)₃ with VCl₃(THF)₃ in toluene affords the threenuclear complex [Re₂N₂Cl₄(PMe₂Ph)₅]VCl₃, which upon crystallization at air gives air-stable, reddish-brown crystals of [(Me₂PhP)₃Cl₂ReN]₂VOCl₂. They crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁ with a = 1519.2(5), b = 1257.1(1), c = 1564.3(6) pm, β = 102.86(2)°, and Z = 2. The threenuclear complex shows an almost linear arrangement Re≡N–V–N≡Re with distances Re–N 171(2) pm and V–N of 209(2) pm.     

Defluorinative C(sp3)−P Bond Construction for the Synthesis of Phosphorylation gem‐Difluoroalkenes under Catalyst‐ and Oxidant‐Free Conditions

Defluorinative C(sp³)?P bond formation of α‐trifluoromethyl alkenes with phosphine oxides or phosphonates have been achieved under catalyst‐ and oxidant‐free conditions, giving phosphorylation gem‐difluoroalkenes as products. α‐Trifluoromethyl alkenes bearing various of aryl substituents such as halogen, cyano, ester and heterocyclic groups are available in this transformation. The results of control experiments demonstrated that the mechanism of dehydrogenative/defluorinative cross‐coupling reactions was not a radical route, but might be an S_N2′ process involving phosphine oxide anion.     

Gemischtligand-Komplexe des Rheniums. VI. Darstellung und Strukturen der Rhenium?Thionitrosyl-Komplexe mer-[Re(NS)Cl2(Me2PhP)3] · CH2Cl2 und trans-[Re(NS)Cl3(Me2PhP)2]

Mixed-ligand Complexes of Rhenium. VI. Synthesis and X-Ray Structures of the Rhenium Thionitrosyl Complexes mer-[Re(NS)Cl₂(Me₂PhP)₃] · CH₂Cl₂ and trans-[Re(NS)Cl₃(Me₂PhP)₂] mer-Dichlorotris(dimethylphenylphosphine)(thionitrosyl)rhenium(I), mer-[Re(NS)Cl₂(Me₂PhP)₃], and trans-Trichlorobis(dimethylphenylphosphine)(thionitrosyl)rhenium(II), trans-[Re(NS)Cl₃(Me₂PhP)₂], are formed during the reaction of rhenium(V) mixed-ligand complexes of the general formula [ReN(Cl)(Me₂PhP)₂(R₂tcb)] with disulphur dichloride (HR₂tcb = N-(N,N-dialkylthiocarbamoyl)benzamidine). The chelating ligands are substituted during the reaction. mer-[Re(NS)Cl₂(Me₂PhP)₃] crystallizes monoclinic in the space group P2₁/n. The dimensions of the unit cell are a = 8.854(2); b = 31.295(3); c = 11.981(3) Å; β = 108.14(1)°; Z = 4. A final R value of 0.033 was achieved on the basis of 5 387 reflections with I ≥ 3σ(I). The rhenium atom is coordinated in a distorted octahedral environment. The Me₂PhP ligands are arranged meridionally cis to the linear thionitrosyl group. trans-[Re(NS)Cl₃(Me₂PhP)₂] crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with an unit cell of the dimensions a = 33.320(9); b = 8.446(1); c = 17.28(5) Å; β = 116.09(1)°, Z = 8. The R value converged at 0.026 on the basis of 5 460 independent reflections. The metal is octahedrally coordinated with the phosphine ligands in trans position to each other. The angle Re? N? S is 175.7(3)°.     

Preparation and properties of sandwiched trinuclear palladium(II) complexes with tridentate phosphine and phosphine sulfide ligands

The central phosphino group of tripodal tetradentate tris[2-(diphenylphosphino)ethyl]phosphine (pp₃) was selectively oxidized by the reaction with diethyl disulfide to give tridentate phosphine ligand pOp₃. The terminal phosphino groups were reacted with sulfur to give pOp₃ trisulfide (pOp₃S₃). Three palladium(II) ions were sandwiched in the two pOp₃ and pOp₃S₃ ligands to form the trinuclear complexes with three trans(P) and trans(S) PdX₂ (X = Cl, Br, I) moieties, respectively. The tripodal triphosphine, 1,1,1-tris(diphenylphosphinomethyl)ethane (i-p₃), and its mono- and tri-sulfide, which have shorter carbon chains compared with pOp₃, form the mononuclear dichloro palladium(II) complexes with cis(P) and cis(S) geometries. Difference in the catalytic activity for the C–C coupling reaction was discussed in connection with the coordinated groups and geometries of the complexes.     

Ambidentate coordination of the tripyridyl ligands 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridyl,tris(2-pyridyl)-amine,tris(2-pyridyl)methane and tris(2-pyridyl)phosphine to carbonylrhenium centres: Structural and spectroscopic studies

The reactions of [Re(CO)₅Cl] with the ligands tpy (2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine), py₃N {tris(2-pyridyl)-amine}, py₃CH {tris(2-pyridyl)methane}, and py₃P {tris(2-pyridyl)phosphine} in toluene solution realize compounds with the general formulation [Re(ligand)(CO)₃Cl] in which the tripyridyl ligands are bidentate. X-ray structural determinations of fac-[Re(typ)(CO)₃Cl].H₂O and fac-[Re(py₃N)(CO)₃Cl] confirm these assignments. [Re(tpy)(CO)₃Cl].H₂O (C₁₈H₁₃ClN₃O₄Re) is monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, with cell dimensions a = 7.432(2) Å, b = 17.016(4) Å, c = 14.466(2) Å, β = 93.51(2)°, and Z = 4; full-matrix least-squares refinement on 2435 reflections with I ? 2.5σ(I) converged to a final R = 0.028 and R_w = 0.029. [Re(py₃N)(CO)₃Cl] (C₁₈H₁₂ClN₄O₃Re) is triclinic, space group P1 with cell dimensions a = 13.761(2) Å, b = 14.636(6)Å, c = 11.110(2) Å, α = 110.70(2)°, β = 102.45(2)°, γ = 107.48(2)°, and Z = 4; full-matrix least-squares refinement on 3459 reflections with I ? 2.5σ(I) converged to a final R = 0.038 and R_w = 0.039. If the synthetic procedure is undertaken under irradiation by visible light, for the ligand py₃N a species [Re(py₃N)(CO)₂Cl] (characterized by infrared spectroscopy and conductance measurements) is also formed, in which the ligand py₃N is tridentate. No analogous tridentate species is formed with the ligands tpy or py₃P, although there is evidence that it also forms for py₃CH.     

Determination of urinary arsenic species using an on-line nano-TiO2 photooxidation device coupled with microbore LC and hydride generation-ICP-MS system

We have developed an on-line digestion device-based on the nano-TiO₂-catalyzed photooxidation of arsenic species—for coupling between microbore anion-exchange chromatography (μ-LC) and hydride generation (HG)-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) systems that can be used for the determination of urinary arsenic species. To maximize the signal intensities of the desired arsenic species, we optimized the photocatalytic oxidation efficiency of the analyte species and developed a rapid on-line pre-reduction process for converting the oxidized species into As(III) prior to HG-ICP-MS determination. Under the optimized conditions for the nano-TiO₂-catalyzed photooxidation-i.e., using 1 g of nano-TiO₂ per-liter, at pH 5.2, and illuminating for 3 min- As(III), monomethylarsenoic acid (MMA), and dimethylarseinic acid (DMA) can be converted quantitatively into As(V). To attain maximal hydride generation efficiency, 0.5% Na₂S₂O₄ solution, which can reduce As(V) to As(III) virtually instantaneously upon on-line mixing, was added as a pre-reductant prior to performing the HG step. In light of all the HG efficiency of tested arsenicals were improved and a segmented-flow technique was employed to avoid the loss of peak resolution when using our proposed on-line μ-LC-UV/nano-TiO₂/HG-ICP-MS, the detection limits for As(III), MMA, DMA, and As(V) were all in the range of sub-microgram-per-liter (based on 3 sigma). A series of validation experiments-analysis of neat and spiked urine samples-indicated that our proposed methods can be applied satisfactorily to the determination of As(III), MMA, DMA, and As(V) in urine samples.     

Exploratory organometal-sulfur chemistry; syntheses and unusual properties of rhenium CH2SR,CHSRR′, and CHSR]+ complexes

The methylidene complex [(η-C₅H₅)Re(NO)(PPh₃)(CH₂)]⁺PF₆^?(I) yields kinetically labile sulfonium salts when treated with CH₃SCH₃, CH₃SCH₂C₆H₅, and (η-C₅H₅)Re(NO)(PPh₃)(CH₂SCH₃) (V);the binuclear adduct formed in the latter case, [(η-C₅H₅)Re(NO)(PPh₃)CH₂]₂S⁺CH₃ (VI), is substantially more stable than the others and undergoes hydride transfer disproportionation to [(η-C₅H₅)Re(NO)(PPh₃)(CHSCH₃)]⁺PF₆^?(VII) and (η-C₅H₅)Re(NO)(PPh₃)(CH₃) (VIII) when heated.     

MECHANISM OF THE REACTION OF DIPHENYL N-BROMOSULFILIMINE WITH SULFIDES,PHOSPHINES AND TERTIARY AMINES

Abstract

The mechanism of the reactions of diphenyl N-bromosulfilimine (I) with such nucleophiles as sulfides, phosphines and tertiary amines was investigated. In the presence of water, (I) reacts with sulfides or phosphines to afford the corresponding sulfoxides or the phosphine oxides in moderate yields; however, the reaction with tertiary amine gave only the N-t-aminosulfilimine derivative. The effect of ring size in the reaction with cyclic sulfides suggests that the reaction proceeds via initial bromine transfer from the nitrogen atom to the sulfur atom of the cyclic sulfides followed by S_N2 type substitution of bromide on the sulfur atom of the cyclic sulfide with the sulfilimino group. The phosphine oxide obtained in the reaction of (I) with optically active methyl n-propyl phenyl phosphine was racemized but retained a small portion of the optical activity. In the case of tertiary amines, even 1,4-diazabicyclo-(2,2,2)-octane (DABCO), in which the back side of the nitrogen atom is blocked, reacted smoothly to afford the corresponding ammonium salts, suggesting the reaction to be of S_N2 type on the nitrogen atom of the sulfilimine.     

Role of Re Species and Acid Cocatalyst on Ir‐ReOx/SiO2 in the C–O Hydrogenolysis of Biomass‐Derived Substrates

The catalytic performance of ReO_x‐modified Ir metal catalyst in the hydrogenolysis of C–O bonds is strongly dependent on the choice of solvent. The acidic property of the Re species becomes obvious in the alkane solvent, and the hydrogenolysis reaction proceeds mainly by acid‐catalyzed dehydration and the subsequent metal‐catalyzed hydrogenation. The acidic property of the Re species is weakened in water; however, the hydrogenolysis reaction proceeds in water via a direct mechanism involving S_N2‐like attack of a hydride species at the interface between Ir and ReO_x on the adsorbed Re alkoxide species. This mechanism enabled the selective dissociation of the C–O bond neighboring the CH₂OH group.     

The Use of Phosphine as an Agricultural Fumigant

Abstract

Problems associated with using a phosphine /CO₂ mixture as a fumigant include oxidation and contamination with P₄     

Synthese und Struktur von (PPh4)3[Re2NCl10]

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of (PPh₄)₃[Re₂NCl₁₀] The rhenium(V) nitrido complex (PPh₄)₃[Re₂NCl₁₀] ( 1 ) is obtained from the reaction of (PPh₄)[ReNCl₄] with 1, 3‐dioxan‐(2‐ylmethyl)diphenyl phosphine in CH₂Cl₂/CH₃CN in form of orange red crystals with the composition 1 ·2CH₂Cl₂ crystallizing in the triclinic space group P1¯ with a = 1210.7(2), b = 1232.5(1), c = 2756.3(5) pm, α = 99.68(1)°, β = 100.24(1)°, γ = 98.59(1)° and Z = 2. The crystal structure contains two symmetry independent, centrosymmetrical complex anions [Re₂NCl₁₀]^3‐ with a symmetrical nitrido bridge Re=N=Re and distances Re(1) ‐ N(1) = 181.34(5) and Re(2) ‐ N(2) = 181.51(4) pm.     

Reactivity of the tetrathiomolybdate(VI) anion towards hard and soft base chelating agents

Summary The interaction of hard base chelating agents (LH) such as 8-quinolinol (oxH), salicylaldehyde (salH) andN-nitrosophenylhydroxylamine (NphaH) with ammonium tetrathiomolybdate(VI), (1), in aqueous solution yields disulphidomolybdenum(VI) complexes, [MoS₂L₂]. The i.r. absorptions at 540 and 510 cm^–1 are assigned tov(Mo-S), which indicate that the two sulphido-groups arecis to each other, The interaction of (1) with soft base chelating agents (SS), such as dithiocarbamates (dtc), dithiophosphate (dtp) and xanthates (xan) yields dimeric sulphido-bridged sulphidomolybdenum(V) complexes, [Mo₂S₄(SS)₂] and with potassium ethylthioxanthate (KEttxan) yields a molybdenum(IV) complex, [Mo(Ettxan)₄]. The [Mo₂S₄(R₂dtc)₂] complexes were also obtained by the interaction of [MoO₂(R₂dtc)₂] with phosphorus pentasulphide in xylene. It was concluded that tetrathiomolybdate(VI) undergoes facile reduction when compared with tetraoxomolybdate(VI).     

Synthesis and characterization of ethylxanthato complexes of zinc(II) with P-donor ligands

Monomeric, five-coordinated bis(ethylxanthato)Zn^II(phosphine) complexes [phosphine = PPh₃, P(o-tolyl)₃, P(CH₂Ph)₃] have been synthesized by addition of the phosphine ligand (1:1 molar ratio) to CH₂Cl₂ solutions of [Zn(S₂COEt)₂]. Bidentate ligands Ph₂PCH₂CH₂PPh₂ (dppe) and Ph₂P(CH₂)₄PPh₂ (dppb) reacted in a 1:2 molar ratio to form dinuclear phosphine-bridged complexes. The Zn—P bonds are very labile and are probably broken in solution. The characterization of all the compounds has been carried out by elemental analyses and spectroscopic methods (i.r. and n.m.r.). The structure of binuclear [(S₂COEt)₂Zn(-dppb)Zn(S₂COEt)₂], determined by X-ray crystallography, shows a distorted trigonal bipyramidal environment for the Zn atoms, formed by two chelating xanthate and a bridging dppb ligand.     

All-solid-state batteries with Li2O-Li2S-P2S5 glass electrolytes synthesized by two-step mechanical milling

Sulfide solid electrolytes, which show high ion conductivity, are anticipated for use as electrolyte materials for all-solid-state batteries. One drawback of sulfide solid electrolytes is their low chemical stability in air. They are hydrolyzed by moisture and generate H₂S gas. Substituting oxygen atoms for sulfur atoms in sulfide solid electrolytes is effective for suppression of H₂S gas generation in air. Especially, the xLi₂O·(75-x)Li₂S·25P₂S₅ (mol%) glasses hardly generated H₂S gas in air. However, substituting oxygen atoms for sulfur atoms caused a decrease in conductivity. The x?=?7 glass showed high chemical stability in air and maintained high conductivity of 2.5?×?10^?4 S cm^?1 at room temperature. Performance of cells using the 7Li₂O·68Li₂S·25P₂S₅ and the 75Li₂S·25P₂S₅ glasses as solid electrolytes were compared. All-solid-state C/LiCoO₂ cell using the 7Li₂O·68Li₂S·25P₂S₅ glass produced performance as good as that obtained using the 75Li₂S·25P₂S₅ glass. Capacity retention and change of interfacial resistance of the former cell were superior to those of the latter cell after storage at 4.0 V and 60 °C. The diffusion of oxygen element into the 7Li₂O·68Li₂S·25P₂S₅ glass was less than that into the 75Li₂S·25P₂S₅ glass after storage at the voltage of 4.0 V at 60 °C. Improvement of the stability of sulfide solid electrolytes to moisture was related to cell performance as well as an increase in conductivity.     

Preparation and Catalysis of a Tri‐coordinated Copper(I) Complex with Bulky P˜N Ligand

Coordination of a bulky pyridinyl‐phosphine ( P?N ) ligand toward CuBr was investigated. However, this P?N donor behaves as a monodentate via the coordination of phosphine to form a bromide bridged dimeric [( P?N )Cu(μ‐Br)₂Cu( P?N )], which was characterized by spectral and crystal structural analysis. It appeared that the “PCu(μ‐Br)₂CuP” unit is planar with a short distance between Cu…Cu' [2.7585(9) Å]. The catalytic activity on Sonogashira coupling of phenylacetylene with aryl halides was studied.