Exchange coupling in alkoxy-polyoxovanadates [VIVnVV6?nO7(OR)12]4?n (n = 4, 3, 2)

The molecular structure and magnetic properties of alkoxy-polyoxovanadates [V^IV _n V^V _6−n O₇(OR)₁₂]⁴⁻ⁿ (n = 4, 3, 2) were studied within the framework of the DFT approach. The equilibrium geometric configurations of all complexes studied in this work are characterized by a distorted octahedral hexavanadate core; the unpaired d-electrons are localized on the metal centers (V^IV). The localized spin density distribution is also retained in the low-temperature crystal structures of the compounds whose magnetic properties are described by the Heisenberg-Dirac-van Vleck exchange spin Hamiltonian. The exchange parameters calculated using the broken symmetry formalism suggest predominance of ferromagnetic coupling between vanadium(IV) ions in the μ-OR bridged dimeric units {V^IVO(OR)V^IV} and in the diagonal pairs {V^IVOV^IV} (n = 4). The results obtained indicate that the magnitude and sign of the exchange parameters in the isostructural dimeric units within the hexavanadate core depend on the total number of unpaired electrons in the system.     

Geometrical and Electronic Properties of Neutral and Anionic AlnBm (n?+?m?=?13) Clusters

Successively substituted Al₁₃ cluster by B atom both neutral and anionic Al _n B _m  (n + m = 13) clusters have been investigated by the density functional theory (DFT) at B3LYP/6-31G (d) level, the aim is to understand the evolution of the structural and electronic properties as a function of composition. The results clearly show Al₁₃ cluster as well as Al rich Al _n B _m clusters prefer the icosahedral geometries while increasing boron contents promote quasi-planar configurations. The geometrical structures of the optimized anionic Al _n B _m ⁻ clusters are very close to those of the neutral clusters with smaller structural modifications. Overall, the vertical ionization potential (VIP), the adiabatic electron affinity (AEA), and the energy gaps (E _g ) of Al _n B _m clusters decrease with increasing of substitution. The largest values of second-order energy differences ( \Updelta₂E), VIP\Updelta_{2}E), VIP, and E _g of Al₁₂B cluster indicate it possesses the most stability among all the investigated clusters, which accords to the experimental results. The simulated photoelectron spectroscopies (PES) of Al _n B _m ⁻ clusters have also been discussed in this article.     

Ab initio study of the structure and stability of ThF n(4?n)+ complexes (n = 1–8)

The structural and energetic characteristics of ThF _n ⁽⁴⁻ⁿ⁾⁺ (n = 1–8) complexes have been calculated by the ab initio RHF and MP2 methods.     

Theoretical and experimental study of fullerenol molecules and ions C60(OH)24 ? n(OL)n and C60(OH)24 ? n(OL)nL+ successively substituted by Alkali Metal atoms L (n = 1?24)

The equilibrium geometric parameters and the energetic characteristics of fullerenol molecules and ions C₆₀(OH)_{24 − n} (OL) _n and C₆₀(OH)_{24 − n} (OL) _n L⁺ successively substituted by alkali metal atoms L with the number of substitutions n = 1–24 have been calculated by the density functional theory B3LYP/6-31G* method. For all compounds, the structure of the covalent [C₆₀O₂₄] cage in which the oxygen atoms are bound to the C atoms of the six-membered [C₆] rings of the fullerene cage, six O atoms per [C₆] ring. The lithium derivatives have been considered in most detail. Computations have shown that the first four single substitutions of Li for H in the OH groups attached to the same C₆ ring require very low energy inputs, no more than 1 kcal/mol, and can spontaneously occur under common conditions. The further fifth and sixth single substitutions in the same C₆ ring are endothermic, but the required energy inputs are also modest (on the order of few kcal/mol). The first and second cooperative substitutions of Li for H simultaneously in all four hydroxylated C₆ rings require energy inputs of ∼3 and 11.6 kcal/mol, respectively; in the third and fourth fourfold substitutions, the energies increase by ∼15–16 kcal/mol. The mean partial energy per single substitution of Li for H in this series (n = 1−6) is ∼2 kcal/mol. Calculations have predicted that all C₆₀(OH)_{24 − n} (OLi) _n molecules with intermediated degrees of substitution (n = 1−16) can be obtained under the conditions of relatively low energy inputs (for example, under the conditions of the MALDI experiment) and can exist in the isolated state. For the sodium- and potassium-substituted analogues, the qualitative pattern persists, but the H/Na and H/K substitutions are somewhat more endothermic. The computational results are compared with the MALDI mass spectrum of the [C₆₀(OH) _x (ONa) _y -CH₃COONa) system.     

Structure and luminescence of [Tb0.5(C6NO2H5)3(H2O)2]2n·(H3O)4n(ZnCl5)n(ZnCl4)2n

A novel bimetallic 4f-3d metal-isonicotinic acid inorganic-organic hybrid complex [Tb_0.5(C₆NO₂H₅)₃(H₂O)₂]_2n ·(H₃O)_4n (ZnCl₅) _n (ZnCl₄)_2n (1) is synthesized. It has a one-dimensional polycationic chain-like structure. Photoluminescent investigation reveals that it displays interesting emissions in the violet, blue, green, and yellow regions.     

Quantum-chemical study of chlorophosphoranes: II. Structure of molecules of (Cl2)aP(ClnX3?n)e series, and mutual influence of axial and equatorial substituents

The quantum-chemical calculations of the (C₆H₅)₂PCl₃ molecule were performed by the methods RHF/6-31G(d) and MP2/6-31G(d) with complete and partial optimization of its geometry. The results of calculations were used for evaluating the NQR frequencies of ³⁵Cl and the parameters of asymmetry of the of electric field gradient on the ³⁵Cl nuclei of this molecule. According to the results of calculations with the partial optimization of geometry and to the experimental data of ³⁵Cl NQR the bond lengths were found of central atom P in the solid state of this compound. The mutual influence of its axial and equatorial bonds was studied. It is shown that in chlorophosphoranes the ³⁵Cl NQR frequencies of the axial and equatorial chlorine atoms decrease with the decrease in the bond lengths of phosphorus atom.     

Theoretical study on homoleptic mononuclear and binuclear ruthenium carbonyls Ru(CO)n (n= 3–5) and Ru2(CO)n (n = 8, 9)

Homoleptic mononuclear and binuclear ruthenium carbonyls Ru(CO) _n (n = 3–5) and Ru₂(CO) _n (n = 8,9) have been investigated using density functional theory. Sixteen isomers are obtained. For Ru(CO)₅, the lowest-energy structure is the singlet D _3h trigonal bipyramid. Similar to Os(CO)₅, the distorted square pyramid isomer with C _2v symmetry lies ∼7 kJ·mol⁻¹ higher in energy. For the unsaturated mononuclear ruthenium carbonyls Ru(CO)₄ and Ru(CO)₃, a singlet structure with C _2v symmetry and a C _s bent T-shaped structure are the lowest-energy structures, respectively. The global minimum for the Ru₂(CO)₉ is a singly bridged (CO)₄Ru(μ-CO)Ru(CO)₄ structure. A triply bridged Ru₂(CO)₆(μ-CO)₃ structure analogous to the known Fe₂(CO)₉ structure is predicted to lie very close in energy to the global minimum. For Ru₂(CO)₈, the doubly bridged C ₂ structure is predicted to be the global minimum. For the lowest-energy structures of M₂(CO) _n (M = Fe, Ru, Os, n = 9,8), it is found that both iron and ruthenium are favored to form structures containing more bridging carbonyl groups, while osmium prefers to have structures with less bridging carbonyl groups. The study of dissociation energy shows that the dissociation of Ru₂(CO)₉ into the mononuclear fragments Ru(CO)₅ + Ru(CO)₄ is a less energetically demanding process than the dissociation of one carbonyl group from Ru₂(CO)₉ to give Ru₂(CO)₈.     

Subsolidus binary phase diagram of (n-CnH2n+1NH3)2ZnCl4 (n?=?14, 16, 18)

The thermotropic phase solid–solid transitions compound (n-C _n H_2n+1NH₃)₂ZnCl₄ (n = 14, 16, 18) were studied, and a series of their mixtures were prepared. These laminar materials contain bilayers sandwiched between metal halide layers. The low temperature crystal structures of the pure salts are characteristic of the piling of sandwiches in which a two-dimensional macro-anion ZnCl₄ ²⁻ is sandwiched between two alkylammonium layers. These layers become conformationally disordered in the high temperature phases. The subsolidus binary phase diagrams of (n-C₁₄H₂₉NH₃)₂ZnCl₄-(n-C₁₈H₃₇NH₃)₂ZnCl₄ and (n-C₁₆H₃₃NH₃)₂ZnCl₄-(n-C₁₈H₃₇NH₃)₂ZnCl₄ were established by differential thermal analysis and X-ray diffraction. In each phase diagram, an intermediate compound and two eutectoid invariants were observed. There are three noticeable solid solution ranges (α, β, γ) at the left boundary, right boundary, and middle of the phase diagram.     

Synthesis and X-ray diffraction study of complex oxides of the Zn2 ? x(ZraSnb)1 ? xFe2xO4 composition

A multicomponent system of complex refractory oxides of the composition Zn_{2 − x} (Zr _a Sn _b )_{1 − x} Fe_2x O₄ (a + b = 1; a: b = 1: 5, 1: 4, 1: 3, 1: 2, 1: 1, 2: 1, 3: 1, 4: 1; x = 0−1.0; Δx = 0.05) was studied by X-ray diffraction. The samples were prepared from oxides of appropriate metals by low-temperature plasma synthesis (hydrogen-oxygen flame). Two phases with wide homogeneity ranges were identified: α phase crystallized in the crystal system of inverse cubic spinel and β phase with the structure of tetragonal spinel. The phase boundaries were found. Structural data are presented for about 100 solid solutions.     

Ab initio study of the structure and stability of LaCl n(3 ? n)+ complexes (n = 1?8)

The structural and energetic characteristics of LaCl _n ^{(3 − n)+} (n = 1−8) complexes have been calculated by the ab initio MP2 method. Original Russian Text ? V.Yu. Buz’ko, Kh.B. Kushkhov, M.B. Buz’ko, V.T. Panyushkin, 2008, published in Zhurnal Neorganicheskoi Khimii, 2008, Vol. 53, No. 11, pp. 1899–1905.     

SinH/SinH-(n=3～8)的结构和电子亲合能的研究

选用四种不同的密度泛函理论方法(B3LYP，B3P86，BLYP，BP86)，在全电子的双ξ加极化加弥散函数基组(DZP )下，对SinH／SinH^-(n=3～8)体系进行研究，获得它们的基态结构和电子亲合能。预测Si3H／Si3H^-,Si4H／Si4H^-,Si5H／Si5H^-,Si6H／Si6H^-，Si7H／Si7H^-和Si8H／Si8H^-的基态结构分别为C2v(^2B2)／C2v(1^A1)氢桥结构，Cs(^2A’)／C(^1A’)，C2v(^2B2)／C2v(^1A1)，C2v(^2B2或^2B1)／C4v(^1A1)，C5v(^2A1)／C5v(^1A1)和C5(^2A‘‘)／C3v(^1A1)。在电子亲合能方面，B3LYP方法预测的电子亲合能是最可靠的，预测Si3H，Si4H，Si5H，Si6H，Si7H和Si8H的电子亲合能分别为2．56，2．59，2．84，2．86，3．19和3．14eV。     

多元掺杂尖晶石型Li1.02MxMn2-xQyO4-y正极材料的电化学特性

The effect of doping on the electrochemical performance was studied for spinel type Li_1.02M_xMn_2-xQ_yO_4-y used as cathode material in lithium-ion battery. TG/DTA curves of the precursor(the raw materials) doped with different elements were studied. The spinel materials Li_1.02Mn₂O₄, Li_1.02Co_0.02Cr_0.01La_0.01Mn_1.96F_0.02O_3.98, Li_1.02Co_0.02Cr_0.01 La_0.01Mn_1.96Cl_0.02O_3.98, Li_1.02Co_0.02La_1.02Mn_1.97Cl_0.02O_3.98, Li_1.02Co_0.02Cr_0.01Mn_1.97O₄, were prepared by solid-state reaction method after the pretreatment of conversion under low temperature and uniform mixing. X-ray diffraction patterns showed that all the samples had perfect spinel structure. SEM indicated that the particles of the samples had uniform size and were distributed evenly. The results of the charge/discharge curves showed that Li_1.02Co_0.02Cr_0.01La_0.01Mn_1.96F_0.02O_3.98 had better performance than other materials according to the inhibition of decline of reversible capacity of spinel Li_1.02M_xMn_2-xQ_yO_4-y. Therefore, cycle performance had been improved so obviously that 93.9% of the initial capacity were preserved after 100 cycles. Furthermore, electrochemical impedance tests were carried out with the spinel Li_1.02Co_0.02Cr_0.01La_0.01Mn_1.96F_0.02O_3.98 as working electrode, Lithium as counter electrode and reference electrode. Results showed that this material possessed good charge/discharge reversible capability and had the lowest impedance in 3.95～4.25 V range (on the stage of charge / discharge).     

Synthesis and study of the properties of K2Y1 ? x ? yEuxTby(MoO4)(PO4) and K2Y1 ? x ? yEuxTby(MoO4)(PO4)1?δ(VO4)δ solid solutions

Al synthesized samples are isostructural and crystallize in the orthorhombic symmetry system, space group Ibca. Particles of the final product of ∼200 nm in size have been obtained. The introduction of the vanadate anion into the matrix composition leads to the lowering of the symmetry of the Eu³⁺ environment and to the rise of the defect luminescence at 450–550 nm because of the unit cell distortion. The luminescence of defects in terbium-europium-containing samples is determined by the sample surface area, which decreases on annealing. The τ, W ₀ and γ parameters of the luminescence kinetics of the samples have been determined.     

Specific interactions in metal salts and complexes with cluster boron anions BnH n2? (n = 6, 10, 12)

Specific interactions that appear in metal salts and complexes with cluster boron anions B _n H _n ²⁻ (n = 6, 10, 12) have been discussed. These interactions, as well as chemical bonds, involve vertices, edges, or faces of boron polyhedra. Specific interactions have a considerable effect on the structure of compounds, making a significant contribution to the formation of the unit cell and forming supramolecular assemblies. Compounds containing B _n H _n ²⁻ cluster anions shed new light onto the nature of specific interactions owing to their many-center character and great variety.     

基于链状SemSn(2≤m+n≤4)小分子的硒硫碳复合正极材料的制备及其电化学性能

将Se固溶复合到链状小硫分子S_2~4中,利用超微孔碳(UMC)的空间限域效应,在UMC中成功构建了链状Se_mS_n(2≤m+n≤4)小分子,并用作锂硫(Li-S)电池正极材料。与链状S_2~4小分子相比,改性后的Se_mS_n(2≤m+n≤4)小分子电导率更高,锂化能更低,放电锂化过程更容易。所制得的UMC/Se_mS_n(2≤m+n≤4)复合正极材料的放电过程为一步固相转化反应,从而有效抑制了活性物质的穿梭流失。与UMC/S_2~4复合正极材料相比,UMC/Se_mS_n(2≤m+n≤4)复合正极材料的电荷传递阻抗更小,放电比容量更高。因此,UMC/Se_mS_n-40(2≤m+n≤4,w_SeS2∶w_UMC=4∶6)复合正极材料在0.1C时循环100次后,比容量依然保持有844 mAh·g^-1;在0.5C下长时间循环500次时,每次循环容量损失仅约为0.07%,表现出优异的循环稳定性。     

Narrow Band Gap and Roomtemperature Ferromagnetism in KNb1-xFexO3-δ

We have investigated the structure, optical and magnetic properties of ferroelectric KNb_1-xFe_xO_3-δ (X=0, 0.01, 0.03, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20, 0.25) synthesized by a traditional solid-state reaction method. According to the X-ray diffraction and the results of Rietveld refinement, all the samples maintain orthorhombic distorted perovskite structures with Amm2 space group without any secondary phase, suggesting the well incorporation of Fe ions into the KNbO₃ matrix. With the increase of Fe concentration, the band gap of each sample is decreased gradually, which is much smaller than the 3.18 eV band gap of pure KNbO₃. Through X-ray photoelectron spectrum analysis, the increased density of oxygen vacancy and Fe ions may be responsible for the observed decrease in band gap. Compared with the pure KNbO₃, Fe doped samples exhibit room-temperature weak ferromagnetism. The ferromagnetism in KNb_1-xFe_xO_3-δ with low-concentration dopants (x=0.01-0.10) can be attributed to the bound magnetic polaron mediated exchange. The enhancement of magnetism for the high-concentration (x=0.10-0.20) doped samples may arise from the further increase of magnetic Fe ions.     

锶掺杂对La1-xSrxNbO4-σ质子导体性能的影响

利用高温固相反应法制备了Sr掺杂LaNbO₄质子导体La_1-xSr_xNbO_4-σ(0≤x≤0.02),并且对其性能进行了表征。XRD分析表明,所有的样品具有单斜结构,晶胞体积随Sr掺杂量的增加而增大;La_1-xSr_xNbO_4-σ样品在沸水中和二氧化碳气氛中具有很好的化学稳定性。SEM分析表明,La_1-xSr_xNbO_4-σ粉体经1500℃烧结8h后均得到致密的、晶粒均匀的样品;Sr的掺杂抑制了陶瓷体裂缝的产生和晶粒的过度增长;随Sr的掺杂量增加,晶粒变小。交流阻抗谱分析表明,Sr掺杂改变了LaNbO₄的电导率,其中样品La_0.995Sr_0.005NbO_4-σ具有最高的电导率;样品在25℃水汽饱和的5%H₂-Ar气氛下的电导率明显高于干燥空气气氛,在800℃时,La_0.995Sr_0.005NbO_4-σ电导率达到0.003S·cm^-1,电导活化能为0.44eV。     

直接Z型Zn2SnO4-xNx/ZnO1-yNy异质结光催化剂的制备及机理

采用微波溶剂热法成功制备直接Z型Zn_2SnO_(4-x)N_x/ZnO_(1-y)N_y核壳结构异质结光催化剂。2种物质不同的功函数改变了其表面电荷密度,并在界面处形成内建电场,导致其从传统的Ⅰ型镶嵌异质结转变为Ⅱ型异质结,再转变为Z型异质结构。N杂质原子替代O原子进入Zn_2SnO_4和ZnO的晶格,在两者的价带(VB)顶部形成双杂质能级。核壳结构的Z型异质结光催化剂对罗丹明B的降解速率为纯相Zn_2SnO_(4-x)N_x的1.40～1.43倍,同时具有良好的循环稳定性,且可以降解亚甲基蓝、甲基橙、水杨酸等污染物。Z型异质结的形成使其光生电子-空穴对具有较强的氧化还原能力,而双杂质能级的存在可以拓宽其光响应范围并提高载流子的分离效率。因此,Zn_2SnO_(4-x)N_x/ZnO_(1-y)N_y异质结光催化剂高的光催化活性归因于Z型异质结和双杂质能级的协同作用。     

VB2n-(n=8~12)团簇几何结构、电子及热力学特性的理论研究

基于卡里普索结构预测程序和密度泛函理论的第一性原理计算,搜索确定了VB_2n^-（n=8~12）团簇的基态和亚稳态结构。结果发现,V原子的掺杂完全改变了原硼团簇的结构并提高了原体系的稳定性。掺杂体系基态结构分别呈现高对称性的鼓状（VB₁₆^-：C_2v）、管状（VB₁₈^-：C_2v和VB₂₀^-：C_s）及笼状（VB₂₂^-：C₂和VB₂₄^-：D_3h）结构。基于基态结构,研究了体系的电荷转移和极化率,拟合出了光电子能谱、红外和拉曼谱图,分析了流变键和芳香特性。最后,研究了体系的热力学特性,讨论了温度对热力学参数的影响。     

The conditions of formation and physicochemical properties of Nd1 ? xBaxMn1 ? yFeyO3 phases

The homogeneity regions of Nd_{1 − x} Ba _x MnO₃ (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 0.25) and NdMn_{1 − y} Fe _y O₃ (0.0 ≤ y ≤ 1.0) orthorhombic solid solutions in air at 1373 K were determined. The region of the existence of Nd_{1 − x} Ba _x Mn_{1 − y} Fe _y O₃ orthorhombic solid solutions in air at 1373 K was studied. A fragment of the phase diagram of the NdMnO₃-BaMnO₃-BaFeO_2.5-NdFeO₃ quasi-quaternary complex oxide system in air at 1373 K was suggested. The mechanothermal properties of Nd_0.75Ba_0.25MnO₃, Nd_0.8Ba_0.2Mn_0.9Fe_0.1O₃, Nd_0.8Ba_0.2Mn_0.7Fe_0.3O₃, and Nd_0.8Ba_0.2Mn_0.5Fe_0.5O₃ doped neodymium manganates were studied.