One-pot multi-component synthesis of novel chromeno[4,3-b]pyrrol-3-yl derivatives as alpha-glucosidase inhibitors

Molecular Diversity - A green and efficient one-pot multi-component protocol was developed for the synthesis of some novel dihydrochromeno[4,3-b]pyrrol-3-yl derivatives through the reaction of...     

[Et3N-SO3H][MeSO3] as a highly efficient catalyst for the production of pyrido[2,3-d:6,5-d′]dipyrimidines and bis(pyrazolyl)methanes

Research on Chemical Intermediates - In this research, highly efficient protocols for the production of pyrido[2,3-d:6,5-d′]dipyrimidine and bis(pyrazolyl)methane derivatives using an acid...     

Effect of Sn additions on the microstructure,mechanical properties,corrosion and bioactivity behaviour of biomedical Ti–Ta shape memory alloys

Ti–Ta and Ti–Ta–xSn shape memory alloys (SMAs) were produced successfully by microwave sintering. Tin element was added to Ti–Ta SMA with three different atomic percentages (0.37, 0.745 and 2.26 at.%). The influences of Sn addition on microstructure, transformation temperatures, mechanical properties, shape memory behaviours, corrosion resistance and bioactivity were investigated. It was found that the morphologies of the modified and unmodified Ti–Ta alloys contain a plate-like and needle-like structure, where the former structure is related to the β phase and the latter related to the α phase. The transformation temperatures of M _s to M _f with and without Sn additions were observed to be in the range of 389.65 to 355 K, while the transformation temperatures of A _s to A _f were found to be in the range of 250.42 to 365.8 K. By increasing the proportion of Sn, the compressive fracture strength and shape memory behaviour were enhanced; however, the corrosion resistance tended to be decreased. Based on the bioactivity results, antibacterial activity was improved with the addition of Sn. In conclusion, the existent results indicate that Ti–30 at.% Ta SMAs may be a convenient alternative to Ni–Ti for certain biomedical applications.

     

Hiyama cross‐coupling reaction using Pd(II) nanocatalyst immobilized on the surface of Fe3O4@SiO2

We report a simple process for the synthesis of Fe₃O₄@SiO₂/APTMS (APTMS = 3‐aminopropyltrimethoxysilane) core–shell nanocatalyst support. The new nanocatalyst was prepared by stabilization of Pd(cdha)₂ (cdha = bis(2‐chloro‐3,4‐dihydroxyacetophenone)) on the surface of the Fe₃O₄@SiO₂/APTMS support. The structure and composition of this catalyst were characterized using various techniques. An efficient method was developed for the synthesis of a wide variety of biaryl compounds via fluoride‐free Hiyama cross‐coupling reactions of aryl halides with arylsiloxane, with Fe₃O₄@SiO₂/APTMS/Pd(cdha)₂ as the catalyst under reaction conditions. This methodology can be performed at 100°C through a simple one‐pot operation using in situ generated palladium nanoparticles. High catalytic activity, quick separation of catalyst from products using an external magnetic field and use of water as green solvent are attributes of this protocol.     

Effect of strain‐induced molecular ordering on mechanical performance and barrier properties of polylactide nanocomposites

Plastic deformation of polylactide has been known as a self‐reinforcement alternative to improve mechanical and barrier properties. In this study, the structural evolution was investigated during a hot‐drawing process, at different initial strain rates and temperatures above T_g of polylactide. The drawing process at T_g +10 °C, led to the formation of an intermediate molecular ordering, between the crystalline and amorphous phases. A lower fraction of this mesomorphic phase was found to develop with the addition of nanoparticles. An increase in the stretching temperature to T_g +30 °C, caused an improvement of the crystallization kinetics, compared to that of thermally activated crystallization. A strain hardening behavior was observed in the presence of mesophase during a stretching process of the hot‐drawn films at room temperature. Permeability was discerned to its basic components, diffusivity, and solubility coefficients. The matrix degradation influenced the permeability components. The diffusivity decreases in the presence of the impermeable matters. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys. 2017 , 55, 1865–1876     

Preparation of a titania‐supported highly dispersed palladium nano‐catalyst and its application in Suzuki and Heck coupling reactions

In this work, palladium complexes nanoparticles in titania are prepared by a pH‐controlled adsorption and without pH‐controlled adsorption method. This method results in high‐dispersion palladium on the titania surface. We demonstrate the use of the titania‐supported palladium as an efficient catalyst for Suzuki and Heck reactions of a representative range of aryl bromides and chlorides. The reusability of catalyst was tested, and deactivation process of the catalyst was not observed after four recycles. The catalysts were characterized by FT‐IR, NMR, elemental analysis, field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and X‐ray diffraction. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

An Effective and New Method for the Synthesis of Polysubstituted Imidazoles by the Use of CrCl3.6H2O as a Green and Reusable Catalyst: Synthasis of Some Novel Imidazole Derivatives

New, efficient and environmentally adapted synthesis of polysubstituted imidazoles in one‐pot is found. The multicomponent reaction of various aldehydes, benzil, aliphatic and aromatic primary amines and ammonium acetate under solvent‐free condition is explained. The highly efficient role of CrCl₃.6H₂O as catalyst in this synthesis was shown. By this advantage, several polysubstituted imidazoles as pharmaceutical important molecules can be prepared in high yield and high purity. This method is a very easy and a rapid reaction for the synthesis of imidazole derivatives. The crude products recrystallized to afford the crystalline pure products. Furthermore, catalyst exhibited remarkable reusable activity.