A Direct NMR Method To Measure Self-Diffusion Coefficients in Liquids by Monitoring Diffusing Molecules through One-Dimensional Imaging

Diffusion processes can be followed directly by recording one-dimensional images of a selected slice at variable intervals after selective inversion of the magnetization. The resulting diffusion coefficients of H₂O and DMSO are consistent with earlier studies at different temperatures, obtained by monitoring the attenuation of NMR signals as a function of the gradient amplitude in gradient echo sequences.     

High Ethylene Selectivity in Methanol‐to‐Olefin (MTO) Reaction over MOR‐Zeolite Nanosheets

Precisely controlled crystal growth endows zeolites with special textural and catalytic properties. A nanosheet mordenite zeolite with a thickness of ca. 11 nm, named as MOR‐NS, has been prepared using a well‐designed gemini‐type amphiphilic surfactant as bifunctional structure‐directing agent (SDA). Its benzyl diquarternary ammonium cations structurally directed the formation of MOR topology, whereas the long and hydrophobic hexadecyl tailing group prevented the extensive crystal growth along b axis. This kind of orientated crystallization took place through the inorganic–organic interaction between silica species and SDA molecules present in the whole process. The thin MOR nanosheets, with highly exposed (010) planes and 8‐membered ring (MR) windows, exhibited a much improved ethylene selectivity (42.1 %) for methanol‐to‐olefin (MTO) reactions when compared with conventional bulk MOR crystals (3.3 %).     

Perspectives of magnetic nature carbon dots in analytical chemistry: From separation to detection and bioimaging

Magnetic nature carbon dots (MNCDs) are fast growing materials with extremely unique physico-chemical properties and physiological ability to extend their applications from separation science to detection and bio-/magnetic resonance imaging applications. Recent studies have revealed that the MNCDs are significantly used as promising agents in analytical chemistry for the separation and identification of trace level target analytes. Further, the MNCDs have been used as probes for bioimaging of cells and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of tumors. Due to the lack of comprehensive reviews in this emerging field especially MNCDs applications in analytical chemistry, this review may provide quick guide and reference on the MNCDs-based analytical approaches for the separation and detection of trace level analytes, and bio- and MR- imaging of various cells. In this review article, we will summarize the synthetic approaches for the fabrication of MNCDs. The main part of this proposed review is devoted to the tremendous applications of MNCDs (Fe₃O₄@CDs, metal ion (Fe³⁺, Mn²⁺, Co²⁺ and Gd²⁺)-doped CDs, MnO₂@CDs) in analytical chemistry from separation science to detection and bio- and MR imaging. Finally, we will explore the challenges and future prospects of magneto fluorescent carbon dots in biomedical applications.     

Multivariate optimization and comparison between conventional extraction (CE) and ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) of carotenoid extraction from cashew apple

Carotenoids are an essential component of cashew and can be used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, natural pigment, food additives, among other applications. The present work focuses on optimizing and comparing conventional and ultrasound-assisted extraction methods. Every optimization step took place with a 1:1 (w:w) mixture of yellow and red cashew apples lyophilized and ground in a cryogenic mill. A Simplex-centroid design was applied for both methods, and the solvents acetone, methanol, ethanol, and petroleum ether were evaluated. After choosing the extractor solvent, a central composite design was applied to optimize the sample mass (59–201 mg) and extraction time (6–34 min). The optimum conditions for the extractor solvent were 38% acetone, 30% ethanol, and 32% petroleum ether for CE and a mixture of 44% acetone and 56% methanol for UAE. The best experimental conditions for UAE were a sonication time of 19 min and a sample mass of 153 mg, while the CE was 23 min and 136 mg. Comparing red and yellow cashews, red cashews showed a higher carotenoid content in both methodologies. The UAE methodology was ca. 21% faster, presented a more straightforward composition of extracting solution, showed an average yield of superior carotenoid content in all samples compared to CE. Therefore, UAE has demonstrated a simple, efficient, fast, low-cost adjustment methodology and a reliable alternative for other applications involving these bioactive compounds in the studied or similar matrix.     

Electrochemical behavior of active surface layers in AA8xxx aluminum alloys

AA8xxx alloys employed in the HVAC&R sector (heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigerating) were investigated to highlight the effect of active surface layers in heat-exchanger fins. The local behavior of the surface and the bulk of the alloy sheets was studied by means of an electrochemical microcell in combination with glow-discharge optical-emission spectrometry. Surface layers strongly enhance the electrochemical activity of the fin material. This is related to the segregation of Mg and other elements (Sn) strongly impairing the protective behavior of the oxide film generated during thermomechanical processing.     

Redox‐Active NOx Ligands in Palladium‐Mediated Processes

This Minireview highlights the redox and non‐innocent behavior of NO_x ligands (x=1, 2, or 3) in selected Pd‐mediated processes, for example, alkene and aromatic oxidation processes. A focus is placed on mechanistic understanding and linking recent transformations, such as C? H bond activation/functionalization and Wacker oxidation, with previous work on the functionalization of aromatics and alkenes by Pd^II salts.     

Y沸石和多级孔Y沸石封装CuPhen配合物催化性能的比较

选用常规Y沸石和经后处理法制备的多级孔Y沸石为主体,采用自由配体法将铜菲咯啉(CuPhen)配合物封装在不同Y沸石中,制备了CuPhen/Y复合催化材料。采用X射线衍射、TEM、紫外-可见光谱、N_2吸附-脱附、ICP和TG等手段对所制备复合催化材料的物化性质进行了较为详细的表征,并对封装在不同Y沸石主体中的铜配合物在不同尺寸大小反应底物中的催化氧化性能进行了比较研究。结果表明,在以双氧水为氧化剂的反应体系中,封装于多级孔Y沸石中的铜配合物在不同环烷烃氧化反应中的催化活性均高于封装在常规Y沸石中的催化活性,体现出多级孔Y沸石更为优越的主体性能。此外,同封装于常规Y沸石中的铜配合物一样,封装在多级孔Y沸石主体中的金属配合物催化剂也具有良好的稳定性。     

基于沸石咪唑酯骨架-8的LiFePO_4改性

商业化LiFePO_4(LFP)正极材料的导电性一直是制约其性能提高的关键。为了提高LFP的性能,利用沸石咪唑酯骨架-8(ZIF-8)制备多孔碳材料(CZIF-8)改善商业化LFP正极材料的导电性,对比了两种改性LFP的方法:1)将退火的ZIF-8以物理混合的方法与LFP混合制得LFP/CZIF-8正极材料;2)ZIF-8在LFP表面原位生长后退火制得LFP@CZIF-8正极材料。X射线粉末衍射(XRD)、氮气吸脱附(BET)和拉曼光谱等测试证明,改性后的LFP仍具有橄榄石型结构,同时出现了具有介孔结构的石墨化碳材料的特征。扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和透射电子显微镜(TEM)测试证明LFP/CZIF-8样品中LFP与CZIF-8之间未形成链接结构,而在LFP@CZIF-8样品中二者形成了核壳结构。电化学阻抗测试(EIS)表明,改性后样品的离子传输阻抗明显减小,说明两种方法均提高了LFP的导电性。充放电循环测试表明,两种改性方法均能提高LFP的循环性能和库伦效率。不同的是,倍率性能测试表明,LFP/CZIF-8样品的高倍率性能比LFP@CZIF-8样品更有优势,在10.0 C电流倍率下能够达到57.8 m A·h/g。这一研究为商业化锂离子电池电极材料的改性提供了新的思路,并且通过方法优化为产业化做了铺垫。     

NaOH后处理对多级孔Hβ分子筛上木质素催化热解性能的影响

采用碱性条件下"后处理"脱硅的方法,制备了一系列多级孔Hβ分子筛,考察了Na OH浓度对Hβ分子筛上木质素催化热解性能的影响。结果表明,当Na OH浓度小于0.2 mol/L时,碱处理后的多级孔Hβ分子筛的介孔数量增加,木质素热解液体产物的收率随着Na OH浓度提高而显著增加。当Na OH浓度小于0.5 mol/L时,碱处理可以保持多级孔Hβ分子筛的微孔结构基本不被破坏,木质素催化热解具有较好的脱氧效果;产物以芳烃为主,含氧化合物的收率始终小于3%。当Na OH的浓度增加到1 mol/L时,会造成Hβ分子筛过度脱硅,骨架坍塌;由于Hβ分子筛的多级孔结构被破坏,此时不仅木质素热解液体产物的收率降低,而且脱氧效果变差。