The problem of feed-back in solid-state chemistry

The paper deals with some of the assumtions and limitations of classical models used in thermal analysis kinetic studies of solid-state rections.

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Zusammenfassung Vorliegende Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit einigen Annahmen und Grenzen von klassischen≓ Modellen, die in thermoanalytischen kinetischen Studien von Feststoffreaktionen verwendet werden.

     

Accommodation of the actual solid-state process in the kinetic model function

The degree of coordination between the kinetic information from the thermonalytical measurements and the kinetic theory of the solid-state reactions was investigated through the microscopic study of the thermal dehydration of several inorganic salt hydrates. An accommodation function was applied to the conventional kinetic model functionsf(α), in an attempt to reduce the disagreement between the actual process and the idealized one assumed in formulatingf(α). The significance of the non-integral kinetic exponent in the kinetic model function was discussed with its physico-chemical meanings. In celebration of the 60^th birthday of Dr. Andrew K. Galwey     

Somewhere between fiction and reality

The influence of various experimental conditions such as sample weight, atmosphere and heating rate on the decomposition of NH₄VO₃, CaCO₃ and V₂O₅ has been investigated. Results obtained clearly indicate that the course of the reactions and — in turn — the kinetic parameters, are not intrinsic to the particular compound and that they characterize rather the combination of experimental conditions and investigated compound. Such a situation makes it almost impossible to choose standard conditions for the calculation of kinetic parameters, because under different circumstances quite different reaction-pathways can occur.On leave from Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland.     

Solid-state microcalorimetry on drug-cyclodextrin binary systems

Differential scanning calorimetry DSC has been applied to the analysis of drugcyclodextrin binary systems in order to gain experimental evidence of the interaction and determine the stoichiometry of the inclusion compound. Two model systems, paracetamolbetacyclodextrin and vinburnineg-ammacyclodextrin were tested through the comparison of thermal behaviors of interacted and non-interacted mixtures containing excess drug. DSC allowed a confirmation of both interaction and stoichiometry of the inclusion compounds.The authors wish to thank Prof. Amedeo Marini for helpful discussion and criticism.     

An NMR crystallography investigation of furosemide

This paper presents an NMR crystallography study of three polymorphs of furosemide. Experimental magic-angle spinning (MAS) solid-state NMR spectra are reported for form I of furosemide, and these are assigned using density-functional theory (DFT)-based gauge-including projector augmented wave (GIPAW) calculations. Focusing on the three known polymorphs, we examine the changes to the NMR parameters due to crystal packing effects. We use a recently developed formalism to visualise which regions are responsible for the chemical shielding of particular sites and hence understand the variation in NMR parameters between the three polymorphs.     

Applications of thermal analysis in some solid-state reactions

TG-DTG-DTA has been used to characterize various isomers of CoCl₂·2(CH₃C₆H₄NH₂). Thermal analysis is further used to analyse the binary mixtures of these isomers. DTA recorded after different elapsed times follows the progress of reaction between cobalt chloride and benzocaine where progressively small endotherms are associated with starting materials. The application of thermal analysis to following the solid-solid reactions between metal acetates and 8-hydroxyquinoline was highlighted. The stoichiometry of such reactions was confirmed from the decrease in intensity of an endotherm as one increases the stoichiometry.Thanks are due to Drs. Keshav Chander, K. Kaur, Rajinder Singh and G. S. Chopra for helpful discussions and experimental work.     

Thermal studies on some reactions in the solid-state

The solid-state thermal reactions of 2,6-diamino-4-chloropyrimidine, 3,3-dimethoxybenzidine and of thiosemicarbazide with each of 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde and 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde in a mole ratio of 1∶1 produced (1+1) condensation products (‘half units’). These solid state reactions have been studied by means of differential thermal analysis (DTA). The products of the reactions were identified using elemental analysis and IR spectroscopy. Some kinetic parameters such as orders and activation energies of the reactions were evaluated form the DTA curves.     

Sodium Holmium Polyphosphate NaHo（PO3）4 with [P4O12]4- Spiral Chains： Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Luminescent Properties

Sodium holmium polyphosphate crystal, NaHo（PO3）4, has been synthesized by the high temperature solution reaction and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, EDX, IR, UV-vis-NIR, and PL spectra. The structure belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with Z = 4, α = 7.181（3）, b = 13.059（5） and c = 9.730 （4） ？. It is described as a three-dimensional （3D） architecture made up of [P4O12]4- anionic spiral chains and HoO8 polyhedra by corner-sharing. The 8-coordinated sodium atoms are located in infinite tunnels. The results of EDX and IR spectrum are in good agreement with the crystallographic analysis. In addition, NaHo（PO3）4 exhibits visible light emission in the solid state at room temperature.     

Studies of the chlorpheniramine solid-state ion-selective electrode

An Ag/AgCl solid-state electrode was prepared by using urea-formaldehyde resin as the frame material and KCl powder as the active material. Using the prepared Ag/AgCl solid-state electrode as substrate and chlorpheniramine tetraphenylborate ion-pair complex as the active component, a new type of solid-state chlorpheniramine ion-selective electrode was constructed. The properties of the electrode were studied in detail. The electrode shows a rather good stability and can be used in the potentiometric determination of chlorpheniramine.     

On the possibilities of theoretical analysis of kinetics of the thermal decomposition of solids

The main reasons for changes in the environment surrounding us are discussed on the basis of thermodynamics of irreversible processes. Subsequently, relations between thermodynamics of irreversible processes and chemical kinetics are shown, then the possibilities of theoretical determination of rate constants on the framework of the modified RRKM theory are presented. These latter considerations are supplemented by a discussion concerning the possibilities of determining the activation barriers and structural changes (necessary to account for entropy changes upon reaction) in molecules kept on the surface of crystalline phases by combination of quantum chemistry methods for isolated molecules with those reflecting the influence of the environment (i.e. interaction within the lattice). Finally, the future of theoretical methods in examining the reactivity of solid state systems is briefly discussed.     

Investigation of Nonlinear Optical Modulation Characteristics of MXene VCrC for Pulsed Lasers

We report the surface morphology and the nonlinear absorption characteristics of MXene VCrC nanosheets prepared by the liquid-phase exfoliation method. The self-made MXene VCrC was applied as a saturable absorber in the Tm:YAP laser experiments, performing excellent Q-switching optical modulation characteristics in infrared range. With this absorber, a stable passively Q-switched 2 μm laser was achieved. Under an incident pump power of 3.52 W, a maximum output power of 280 mW was obtained with a T = 3% output coupler at a repetition frequency of 49 kHz. The corresponding pulse energy and peak power were 5.7 μJ and 6.6 W, respectively. The shortest pulse duration was 658 ns at the repetition rate of 63 kHz with a T = 1% output coupler.     

溶剂对固相反应法制备H7PW12O42掺杂聚苯胺的影响

利用固相反应法,分别以微量的水和乙腈作为溶剂,制备了磷钨酸(H7PW12O42)掺杂聚苯胺,并以红外光谱(FTIR),电子扫描显微镜(SEM),X射线衍射(XRD),循环伏安(cyclic voltamogram)等测试方法对聚苯胺进行了表征。结果表明,固相反应法合成的聚苯胺分子链排列有序,晶化率较好,并且表现出有较好的电化学稳定性。而以微量的乙腈作为溶剂通过固相反应法得到的磷钨酸掺杂聚苯胺在颗粒形貌、结晶性、导电率等方面均优于相同条件微量的水作为溶剂时的掺杂聚苯胺。     

The Radical Anion,Dianion and Electron Transport Properties of Tetraiodotetraazapentacene

Tetraiodotetraazapentacene I₄TAP , the last missing derivative in the series of halogenated silylated tetraazapentacenes, was synthesized via condensation chemistry from a TIPS-ethynylated diaminobenzothiadiazol in three steps. Single and double reduction furnished its air-stable monoanion and relatively air-stable dianion, both of which were characterized by crystallography. All three species are structurally and spectroscopically compared to non-halogenated TAP and Br₄TAP . I₄TAP is an n-channel material in thin-film transistors with average electron mobilities exceeding 1 cm² (Vs)⁻¹.     

Structure Development in Simple Cross-Linked Organopolysiloxanes

13C CP and CPPI MAS NMR have been carried out on thermally cured samples of polymethylvinylsiloxane and polydimethylsiloxane. By varying the CP contact time, the and vinyl carbons and the methyl carbon of the CH3–(SiO<)–CH=CH2 species could be identified. A further methyl carbon was detected which was less mobile and which we assign to methyl groups attached to silicon species on which the vinyl group has reacted to form a cross-link. Resonance from – CH2– carbons was observed in the 30–40 ppm range, and these species arise from methyl-vinyl cross-linking to give CH3–(SiO<)– H2– H2–(SiO<)–CH=CH2. Higher temperature curing promotes vinyl-vinyl cross-linking to give CH3–(SiO<)–CH2– H–CH2–(SiO<)–CH3 links between chains. Evidence for this comes from the insensitivity of the carbon resonance under CPPI, indicating that it is in a – CH= rather than a =CH2 environment. There was also evidence of –CH2– carbons in the polydimethylsiloxane material, suggesting that thermally activated, methyl-methyl cross-linking can occur to give CH3–(SiO<)– H2– H2(SiO<)–CH3 links between chains.     

Synthesis of ferrites: Thermal analysis of some transition metal tris(maleato)ferrates(III)

Thermal analysis of some transition metal ferrimaleate precursors, M₃[Fe(mal)₃]₂·xH₂O (M=Mn, Co, Ni, Cu) has been studied in static air atmosphere from ambient to 600°C. Various physico-chemical techniques, i.e. TG, DTG, DTA, XRD, IR, Mössbauer spectrometry, have been employed to characterize both the intermediates and final products. After dehydration the anhydrous precursors undergo decomposition to yield an iron(II) intermediate, M[Fe^II(mal)₂] (M=Mn, Co, Ni, Cu) in the temperature range 160-275°C. A subsequent oxidative decomposition of iron(II) species leads to the formation of -Fe₂O₃ and MO in the successive stages. Finally a solid-state reaction occurs between the oxides above 400°C resulting in the formation of transition metal ferrites, MFe₂O₄. The ferrites have been obtained at much lower temperature and in less time than in the conventional ceramic method.This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Aggregation-Induced Emission Leading to White Light Emission in Diphenylbenzofulvene Derivatives

The search for a unique molecular system able to efficiently emit in the total visible range of the electromagnetic spectra, i. e., white light emission (WLE), is a topic of intense research. We here show that aggregates formed by diphenylbenzofulvene ( DPBF ) derivatives are from two to four orders of magnitude more emissive than their monomers. From a simple strategy, involving structural modification of a DPBF propelled shape core, a close match with the pure white light emission coordinates is obtained with a combination of two derivatives in films, with featured solid-state emission, without involvement of D−A groups or energy transfer processes.     

Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g‐C3N4): An Interface Enabler for Solid‐State Lithium Metal Batteries

Solid‐state Li metal batteries (SSLMBs) have attracted considerable interests due to their promising energy density as well as high safety. However, the realization of a well‐matched Li metal/solid‐state electrolyte (SSE) interface remains challenging. Herein, we report g‐C₃N₄ as a new interface enabler. We discover that introducing g‐C₃N₄ into Li metal can not only convert the Li metal/garnet‐type SSE interface from point contact to intimate contact but also greatly enhance the capability to suppress the dendritic Li formation because of the greatly enhanced viscosity, decreased surface tension of molten Li, and the in situ formation of Li₃N at the interface. Thus, the resulting Li‐C₃N₄|SSE|Li‐C₃N₄ symmetric cell gives a significantly low interfacial resistance of 11 Ω cm² and a high critical current density (CCD) of 1500 μA cm^?2. In contrast, the same symmetric cell configuration with pristine Li metal electrodes has a much larger interfacial resistance (428 Ω cm²) and a much lower CCD (50 μA cm^?2).