Neutron diffraction evidence for a cationic order in the REMn0.5Ni0.5O3 (RE = La, Nd) and YMn0.5Co0.5O3 perovskites

The REMn_0.5Ni_0.5O₃ (RE = La, Nd) and YMn_0.5Co_0.5O₃ compounds, prepared by solid-state reaction under air, were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and neutron powder diffraction (NPD). The La-compound contains some lanthanum vacancies decreasing the lattice parameters and increasing the crystal distortion. Nearly stoichiometric compositions were found for the other compounds prepared under similar conditions.

The NPD data of all compounds indicate some ordering of the mixed transition ions over the octahedral site, since the crystal structure is better described in monoclinic space group P2₁/n that accounts for two distinguishable octahedral sites, rather than in orthorhombic Pbnm. Such results contrast with those obtained from X-ray diffraction where the mixed ions appear to be randomly distributed over the only octahedral site of the Pbnm space group.

The low-temperature NPD patterns of YMn_0.5Co_0.5O₃ exhibit some magnetic peaks, below 70 K. The magnetic structure at 1.4 K consists of two collinear ferromagnetic sublayers with saturated magnetic moments of 3.26(2) μ_B and 2.14(2) μ_B per ion, at the 2c- and 2d-site, respectively. The low-temperature NPD patterns of LaMn_0.5Ni_0.5O₃ and NdMn_0.5Ni_0.5O₃ exhibit an obvious increase in intensity over the only nuclear peak, at 2θ  36.89° and 36.40°, respectively. Although such behavior indicates a ferromagnetic ordering, the magnetic structure could not be refined because of the faint magnetic properties, more likely due to the incomplete atomic ordering.     

A localized molecular orbital study on the bonding of> Mo3S4]2Mo> and> Mo3S4]CuI> versus (C6H6)2Cr and C6H6Cr(CO)3

The energy-localized CNDO/2 molecular orbitais have been calculated for the clusters containing molybdenum, > {Mo₃S₄₂Mo}⁸⁺ and> Mo₃S₄]CuI> ⁴⁺, versus the prototype arene-metal sandwich (C₆H₆)₂Cr and half-sandwich complexes C₆H₆Cr(CO)₃. The bonding characteristics of these compounds are described from a localization bonding viewpoint. There are two typical M-arene and M-[Mo₃S₄] bondings. One is formed by electron donation from the three-center two-electron π-bonds in the arene or [Mo₃S₄]⁴⁺ ligands into the vacant hybrid orbitais of the “stranger” metal atom. In the other M-arene or M-[Mo₃S₄] bond there is very little donation by the lone electron pair occupying the d AOs of the “stranger” metal atom to the arene or [Mo₃S₄]⁴⁺ ligands. The analogy of the ligand [Mo₃S₄]⁴⁺ in the clusters studied with the ligand benzene is also briefly discussed.     

Synthesis of core-shell structured Au@Bi2S3 nanorod and its application as DNA immobilization matrix for electrochemical biosensor construction

The core-shell structured Au@Bi2S3 nanorods have been prepared through direct in-situ growth of Bi2S3 at the surface of pre-synthesized gold nanorods.The product was characterized by X-ray diffraction,transmission electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.Then the obtained Au@Bi2S3 nanorods were coated onto glassy carbon electrode to act as a scaffold for fabrication of electrochemical DNA biosensor on the basis of the coordination of-NH2 modified on 5’-end of probe DNA and Au@Bi2S3.Electrochemical characterization assays demonstrate that the Au@Bi2S3 nanorods behave as an excellent electronic transport channel to promote the electron transfer kinetics and increase the effective surface area by their nanosize effect.The hybridization experiments reveal that the Au@Bi2S3 matrix-based DNA biosensor is capable of recognizing complementary DNA over a wide concentration ranging from 10 fmol/L to 1 nmol/L.The limit of detection was estimated to be 2 fmol/L(S/N=3).The biosensor also presents remarkable selectivity to distinguish fully complementa ry sequences from basemismatched and non-complementary ones,showing great promising in practical application.     

尖晶石型过渡金属硫化物CuCo2S4与MoS2复合材料的制备及电催化析氢性能

通过简单的三步水热法实现尖晶石型过渡金属硫化物CuCo₂S₄与MoS₂的复合, 以三维多孔泡沫镍(NF)为基底, 制得自支撑催化电极MoS₂@CuCo₂S₄-Ni₃S₂/NF. 高分辨透射电子显微镜(HRTEM)、 X射线衍射(XRD)、 X射线光电子能谱(XPS)、 扫描电子显微镜(SEM)及透射电子显微镜(TEM)表征结果表明, MoS₂纳米片层密集均匀地生长在CuCo₂S₄-Ni₃S₂纳米棒表面, 并形成多级核壳结构. 其碱性条件下(1 mol/L KOH)的电催化析氢性能研究结果表明, MoS₂与CuCo₂S₄的复合和特殊形貌的构筑有效提高了电化学活性面积和电子传导效率, 达到10, 100和300 mA/cm²电流密度分别仅需116, 231和282 mV的过电位, 经2000次循环伏安扫描后, 100 mA/cm²电流密度所对应的过电位仅增大6%, 展现出优异的电催化析氢催化活性及较好的稳定性.     

超临界水热极速合成异质结构H4SiW12O40/Bi2WO6光催化剂及其脱氮性能

采用超临界水热合成方式极速合成一种H_4SiW_(12)O_(40)/Bi_2WO_6光催化剂,通过X射线衍射(XRD)、场发射扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、比表面积及孔隙度(BET)测定对所合成催化剂的结构和性质进行了考察,并以吡啶含量为15 mg/g的模拟油对光催化剂的脱氮效果进行评价。结果表明,该光催化剂为二维纳米片自组装成的三维球状结构,其中,H_4SiW_(12)O_(40)与Bi_2WO_6不是简单的固载关系而是在超临界水热条件下生成一种新的晶相,正是由于这种晶相的存在,使得H_4SiW_(12)O_(40)牢固固载在Bi_2WO_6光催化剂本体上的同时,对光生载流子进行了有效疏导,提升了H_4SiW_(12)O_(40)/Bi_2WO_6光催化剂的使用寿命和光催化活性。本研究针对光催化剂制备周期与晶形发育的矛盾,将超临界水热技术与光催化剂模板导向合成技术有机结合,在获得良好晶形异质结构H_4SiW_(12)O_(40)/Bi_2WO_6光催化剂的同时明显缩短了光催化剂的制备周期,从而降低了催化剂的制备成本,攻克了光催化剂工业化应用的主要矛盾,所制备的H_4SiW_(12)O_(40)/Bi_2WO_6光催化剂轻质油脱氮效率达97%以上。     

Unexpected structural analogy between early and late 3d transition metal alkoxide carboxylates: Synthesis and single crystal X-ray study of Ni6(OH)2(OR)6(OCOR)2, R = C2H4NMe2, R = H, CH3

Modification of the liquid Ni(OR^N)₂, R^N = C₂H₄NMe₂, with stoichiometric or sub-stoichiometric amounts of carboxylic acids, HCOOH or CH₃COOH, results in formation of crystalline heteroleptic complexes Ni₆(OH)₂(OR^N)₆(OCOR)₂, R = H (1), CH₃ (3) with the core structure closely analogous to that observed earlier for hexanuclear titanium (IV) alkoxide carboxylates and derived from hexagonal packing of the donor atoms.     

Ir2S3/ZnIn2S4催化下可见光诱导发生的烯烃/炔烃的高效硫氢化反应:Ir2S3的作用

C–S键的构建在化学中具有非常重要的意义.利用硫醇和烯烃/炔烃的硫氢化反应来构建C?S键是一种绿色、可持续和低成本的方法.本文以ZnCl₂,InCl₃,硫代乙酰胺为前驱体,在微量IrCl₃存在条件下,通过一步溶剂热法制备得到了含有不同Ir摩尔比(0.5 mol%,1 mol%和2 mol%)的Ir₂S₃/ZnIn₂S₄纳米复合材料,并考察了它在可见光下诱导烯烃/炔烃的硫氢化反应中的催化性能.以苄基硫醇和苯乙炔的硫氢化反应为模型反应,发现在ZnIn₂S₄中引入微量的Ir₂S₃可明显提升其性能,其中以0.5 mol%Ir₂S₃/ZnIn₂S₄为催化剂时反应性能最佳;反应15 h后苄基硫醇的转化率为97%,苄基苯乙烯基硫醚的产率为95%,明显高于以未修饰的ZnIn₂S₄为催化剂时的转化率和产率.在反应中加入自由基捕获剂TEMPO之后可淬灭该反应,表明与未修饰的ZnIn₂S₄相同,以Ir₂S₃/ZnIn₂S₄复合材料催化的硫氢化反应同样是由硫醇自由基诱发的反应.这种微量Ir₂S₃对ZnIn₂S₄上光诱导硫氢化反应的提升作用在所考察的多个系列底物的反应中都有不同程度的体现,尤其对于一些空间体积较大的底物,其提升作用尤为明显,表明微量Ir₂S₃的存在对ZnIn₂S₄上光诱导硫醇和烯烃/炔烃硫氢化反应的提升作用具有普适性.通过研究负载不同助催化剂(MoS₂,NiS和Pd)的ZnIn₂S₄纳米复合材料在烯烃/炔烃硫氢化反应中的性能及其电化学交流阻抗,我们发现,Ir₂S₃的存在可促进ZnIn₂S₄上光生电子空穴的分离,从而有利于巯基自由基的生成,同时还抑制了副物氢气的产生,因此,烯烃/炔烃的硫氢化反应性能显著提高.该文提出了一种在可见光下利用半导体光催化来构建C?S键的绿色途径,对于理解和设计新的光催化有机合成反应体系具有一定的指导意义.     

Crystal structure, phase transition and thermal behaviour of dabcodiium hexaaquacopper(II) bis(sulfate), (C6H14N2)[Cu(H2O)6](SO4)2

A new organically templated metal sulfate has been synthesized and characterized. At room temperature, dabcodiium hexaaquacopper(II) bis(sulfate), (C₆H₁₄N₂)[Cu(H₂O)₆](SO₄)₂ crystallizes in the monoclinic symmetry (space group P2₁/n) with the following unit cell parameters: a = 6.9533(2), b = 12.5568(2), c = 9.9434(2) Å; β = 90.526(1)° and Z = 2. Its crystal structure is built from isolated [Cu(H₂O)₆]²⁺, and disordered ions linked together by a hydrogen-bonding network. The title compound undergoes a reversible phase transition of the first-order type at 265.7/281.8 K on heating–cooling runs. Below the phase transition temperature, the structure is fully ordered.     

银镍合金团簇Ag4Ni2(SPhMe2)8 (SPhMe2 = 2, 4-二甲基苯硫酚)的合成及其结构表征

具有精确结构的纳米团簇因其有利于分析团簇结构与性质之间的关系而被广为研究。之前的研究结果表明金属银和金属镍在亚纳米尺寸可以形成团簇(Ag₄Ni₂(DMSA)₄ (DMSA =二巯基丁二酸),但其晶体结构并没有得到具体表征。在本工作中,我们合成了硫醇配体保护的银镍合金纳米团簇：Ag₄Ni₂(SPhMe₂)₈ (SPhMe₂ = 2, 4-二甲基苯硫酚),并通过X射线单晶衍射、X射线光电子能谱、质谱和热失重等分析手段对结构进行了表征和确认。该工作拓展了合金团簇的基础研究。     

Synthesis, crystal structure and third-order non-linear optical property of heterobimetallic cluster compound [MoOICu3S3(2,2′-bipy)2]

Nest-shaped cluster [MoOICu₃S₃(2,2′-bipy)₂] (1) was synthesized by the treatment of (NH₄)₂MoS₄, CuI, (n-Bu)₄NI, and 2,2′-bipyridine (2,2′-bipy) through a solid-state reaction. It crystallizes in monoclinic space group P2₁/n, a=9.591(2) Å, b=14.820(3) Å, c=17.951(4) Å, β=91.98(2)°, V=2549.9(10) ų, and Z=4. The nest-shaped cluster was obtained for the first time with a neutral skeleton containing 2,2′-bipy ligand. The non-linear optical (NLO) property of [MoOICu₃S₃(2,2′-bipy)₂] in DMF solution was measured by using a Z-scan technique with 15 ns and 532 nm laser pulses. The cluster has large third-order NLO absorption and the third-order NLO refraction, its ₂ and n₂ values were calculated as 6.2×10⁻¹⁰ and −3.8×10⁻¹⁷ m² W⁻¹ in a 3.7×10⁻⁴ M DMF solution.     

Rhodium macrocyclic complexes: The synthesis and single crystal X-ray structure of [Rh([18]aneN2S4)](PF6)3 · 3H2O ([18]aneN2S4 = 1,4,10,13-tetrathia-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane)

Reaction of[Rh(H₂O)₆]³⁺ with one molar equivalent of [18]aneN₂S₄ in refluxing MeOH-H₂O (1 : 1 v/v) for 12 h affords an orange solution from which the complex [Rh([18]aneN₂S₄)](PF₆)₃ can be isolated upon addition of NH₄PF₆. A single crystal X-ray structure determination shows a distorted octahedral geometry at rhodium(III) involving the four thioether and two aza-donors of the macrocycle. The complex cation adopts a rac-configuration via meridional coordination of the two SCH₂CH₂NCH₂CH₂S linkages.     

Hydrothermal syntheses and crystal structures of bimetallic cluster complexes [{Cd(phen)2}2V4O12]·5H2O and [Ni(phen)3]2[V4O12]·17.5H2O

The hydrothermal reactions of vanadium oxide starting materials with divalent transition metal cations in the presence of nitrogen donor chelating ligands yield the bimetallic cluster complexes with the formulae [{Cd(phen₂)₂V₄O₁₂]·5H₂O (1) and [Ni(phen)₃]₂[V₄O₁₂]·17.5H₂O (2). Crystal data: C₄₈H₅₂Cd₂N₈O₂₂V₄ (1), triclinic. a=10.3366(10), b=11.320(3), c=13.268(3) Å, =103.888(17)°, β=92.256(15)°, γ=107.444(14)°, Z=1; C₇₂H₁₃₁N₁₂Ni₂O_29.5V₄ (2), triclinic. a=12.305(3), b=13.172(6), c=15.133(4), =79.05(3)°, β=76.09(2)°, γ=74.66(3)°, Z=1. Data were collected on a Siemens P4 four-circle diffractometer at 293 K in the range 1.59° <θ<26.02° and 2.01°<θ<25.01° using the ω-scan technique, respectively. The structure of 1 consists of a [V₄O₁₂]⁴⁻ cluster covalently attached to two {Cd(phen)₂}²⁺ fragments, in which the [V₄O₁₂]⁴⁻ cluster adopts a chair-like configuration. In the structure of 2, the [V₄O₁₂]⁴⁻ cluster is isolated. And the complex formed a layer structure via hydrogen bonds between the [V₄O₁₂]⁴⁻ unit and crystallization water molecules.     

Ru-Ni/Al2O3催化马来酸二甲酯加氢性能研究

以Al₂O₃为载体,RuCl₃·xH₂O及Ni（NO₃）₂·6H₂O为活性组分前驱体,采用吸附-沉淀法制备系列Ru-Ni/Al₂O₃催化剂,以马来酸二甲酯（DMS）催化加氢为探针反应,考察了活化条件和Ni的添加量对催化剂性能的影响。随Ni负载量的升高,Ru-Ni/Al₂O₃催化剂活性呈现先升高后降低的趋势,在Ni：Ru的原子比为6：1时（催化剂Ru₁Ni₆/Al）催化活性最高。催化剂Ru₁Ni₆/Al在氢气中200 ℃直接还原后的平均转化率与氢气中400 ℃还原后的平均转化率接近,达到了单组分Ru/Al催化剂的1.5倍以上。XPS、XRD、H₂-TPR数据表明,Ru与Ni之间发生了较强的相互作用,Ni的加入促进了金属Ru在载体上的分散,提高了催化活性。     

Metal–metal bonding in metal–string complexes M3(dpa)4X2 (M = Ni, Co, dpa = di(2-pyridyl)amido, and X = Cl, NCS) from resonance Raman and infrared spectroscopy

Infrared and Raman spectra for metal–string complexes M₃(dpa)₄X₂ (M = Ni, Co, dpa = di(2-pyridyl)amido, and X = Cl, NCS) are studied. We assign the Ni₃ asymmetric stretching vibration to infrared lines at 304 and 311 cm⁻¹ for Ni₃(dpa)₂Cl₂ and Ni₃(dpa)₂(NCS)₂, respectively. A Raman shift at 242 cm⁻¹ is assigned to the Ni₃ symmetric stretching mode. For Co₃ complexes a line for the Co₃ asymmetric stretching mode appears at 313 and 331 cm⁻¹ for Co₃(dpa)₂Cl₂ and Co₃(dpa)₂(NCS)₂, respectively.     

High performance hybrid supercapacitor based on hierarchical MoS2/Ni3S2 metal chalcogenide

Herein, we synthesized hierarchical MoS₂/Ni₃S₂ structures as electrode materials grown on nickel foam by a facile hydrothermal strategy. The hierarchical MoS₂/Ni₃S₂ structures show high specific capacitance.     

Mercury macrocyclic complexes: The synthesis of [Hg([18]aneN2S4)] and [Hg(Me2[18]aneN2S4)]. The single crystal x-ray structure of [Hg([18]aneN2S4)](PF6)2·4/3H2O

Reaction of HgSO₄ with one molar equivalent of L{L = [18]aneN₂S₄ (1,4,10,13-tetrathia-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane) or Me₂[18]aneN₂S₄ (7,16-dimethyl-1,4,10,13-tetrathia-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane)} in refluxing MeOH-H₂O for 15 min affords a colourless solution containing the complex cation [Hg(L)]²⁺. Addition of excess PF₆⁻ counterion gives the complex [Hg([18]aneN₂S₄)](PF₆)₂·4/3H₂O as a cream coloured solid. A single crystal X-ray structure determination shows mercury(II) bound to a severely distorted octahedral arrangement of the six macrocyclic donor atoms, Hg---S = 2.655(5), 2.735(4), 2.751(4), 2.639(5) Å, Hg---N = 2.473(11), 2.472(17) Å. The cation is in a rac configuration with the two SCH₂CH₂NCH₂CH₂S linkages bound meridionally to the metal centre.     

Equilibrium diagram of KPO3–Y(PO3)3 system, chemical preparation and characterization of KY(PO3)4

Microdifferential thermal analysis (μ-DTA), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and infrared (IR) spectroscopy were used for the first time to investigate the liquidus and solidus relations in the KPO₃–Y(PO₃)₃ system. The only compound observed within the system was KY(PO₃)₄ melting incongruently at 1033 K. An eutectic appears at 13.5 mol% Y(PO₃)₃ at 935 K, the peritectic occurs at 1033 K and the phase transition for potassium polyphosphate KPO₃ was observed at 725 K. Three monoclinic allotropic phases of the single crystals were obtained. KY(PO₃)₄ polyphosphate has the P2₁ space group with lattice parameters: a=7.183(4) Å, b=8.351(6) Å, c=7.983(3) Å, β=91.75(3)° and Z=2 is isostructural with KNd(PO₃)₄. The second allotropic form of KY(PO₃)₄ belongs to the P2₁/n space group with lattice parameters: a=10.835(3) Å, b=9.003(2) Å, c=10.314(1) Å, β=106.09(7)° and Z=4 and is isostructural with TlNd(PO₃)₄. The IR absorption spectra of the two forms show a chain polyphosphates structure. The last modification of KYP₄O₁₂ crystallizes in the C2/c space group with lattice parameters: a=7.825(3) Å, b=12.537(4) Å, c=10.584(2) Å, β=110.22(7)° and Z=4 is isostructural with RbNdP₄O₁₂ and contains cyclic anions. The methods of chemical preparations, the determination of crystallographic data and IR spectra for these compounds are reported.     

Enhanced TE properties of Cu@Ag/Bi2Te3 nanocomposites by decoupling electrical and thermal properties

Cu@Ag/Bi2Te3 nanocomposites were prepared for the first time by ultrasonic dispersion-rapid freezedrying method combined with spark plasma sintering(SPS).By changing the content of Cu@Ag nanoparticle,we could modulate the temperature dependent thermoelectric properties.The highest ZT value can be obtained at 450 K for 1 vol%Cu@Ag/Bi2Te3,which is benefited from the decoupling of electrical and thermal properties.With the increase of electrical conductivity,the absolute value of Seebeck coefficient lifts while the thermal conductivity declines.Meanwhile,the average ZT value between 300 K and 475 K was 0.61 for 1 vol%Cu@Ag/Bi2Te3,which is much higher than that of pristine Bi2 Te3.Therefore,the decoupling effect of Cu@Ag nanoparticles incorporation could be a promising method to broaden the application of Bi2Te3 based thermoelectric materials.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of lithium derivatives of diphosphanes R2P–P(SiMe3)Li · 3L, R = Ph, Pr and Pr2N, L = THF or DME

The reactions of R₂P–P(SiMe₃)₂ (R = Ph, ⁱPr and ⁱPr₂N) with BuLi in THF or DME solution lead to ion-contacted lithium derivatives R₂P–P(SiMe₃)Li · 3THF (R = ⁱPr, ⁱPr₂N) with tetrahedrally surrounded Li atoms and to the solvent-separated ionic [Li · 3DME]⁺[Ph₂P–PSiMe₃]⁻ with an octahedrally surrounded Li atom as confirmed by X-ray crystal structure analysis. The reaction of BuLi with Ph₂P–P(SiMe₃)₂ is accompanied with a significant side-reaction leading to Ph₂P–PPh₂ and to LiP(SiMe₃)₂.     

Ca2+离子掺杂对γ-Ce2S3合成温度及热稳定性的影响

以CeCl₃·7H₂O、CaCl₂·2H₂O和C₂H₂O₄·2H₂O为原料,在制备钙铈氧化物前驱体基础上,再以Ar气为载气、CS₂为硫源对钙铈氧化物前驱体进行硫化合成Ca²⁺掺杂的γ-Ce₂S₃色料。 通过X射线衍射(XRD)、紫外-可见漫反射光谱(UV-Vis)及差热-热重分析(TG-DTA)等技术手段表征了色料的结构和性能。 结果表明,Ca²⁺掺杂能够明显降低γ-Ce₂S₃的合成温度,当n(Ca²⁺):n(Ce³⁺)≥0.16时,在900 ℃硫化150 min即可获得纯相的γ-Ce₂S₃,与不掺杂时合成γ-Ce₂S₃的温度相比降低了300 ℃左右。 同时,Ca²⁺掺杂能够提升γ-Ce₂S₃的抗氧化能力,当n(Ca²⁺):n(Ce³⁺)=0.64时,氧化放热峰的温度由不掺杂时的490.6 ℃提高至541.0 ℃。