Solvent Effects on the Electrochemical Behavior of Iron(III) Schiff Base Complex

Electrochemical reduction of Fe^IIILCl where L is a Schiff base has been investigated in various aprotic solvents. From a plot of the half wave potential E _1/2 for the reduction of these complexes vs. E _1/2 for the oxidation of ferrocene, the solvent–solute interactions were studied: the E _1/2 variation is found to be a function of Lewis-type acceptor–donor interactions. The diffusion coefficients D in the different solvents were also been determined by linear sweep voltammetry. The variation of D is discussed in terms of viscosity and dielectric constant.     

Multiple one-electron oxidation and reduction of trinuclear bis(2,4-pentanedionato)ruthenium complexes with substituted diquinoxalino[2,3-a:2′,3′-c]phenazine ligands

The complexes (μ₃-L¹/L²)[Ru(acac)₂]₃, acac⁻ = 2,4-pentanedionato, L¹ = 2,3,8,9,14,15-hexachlorodiquinoxalino[2,3-a:2′,3′-c]phenazine and L² = 2,3,8,9,14,15- hexamethyldiquinoxalino[2,3-a:2′,3′-c]phenazine, undergo stepwise one-electron oxidation involving a total of three electrons and stepwise one-electron reduction with three (L²) or four electrons (L¹). All reversibly accessible states were characterized by UV–Vis–NIR spectroelectrochemistry. Oxidation leads to mixed-valent intermediates {(μ₃-L)[Ru(acac)₂]₃}⁺ and {(μ₃-L)[Ru(acac)₂]₃}²⁺ of which the Ru^IIIRu^IIRu^II combinations exhibit higher comproportionation constants K_c than the Ru^IIIRu^IIIRu^II states – in contrast to a previous report for the unsubstituted parent systems {(μ₃-L³)[Ru(acac)₂]₃}^+/2+, L³ = diquinoxalino[2,3-a:2′,3′-c]phenazine. No conspicuous inter-valence charge transfer absorptions were observed for the mixed-valent intermediates in the visible to near-infrared regions. The monocations and monoanions were characterized by EPR spectroscopy, revealing rhombic ruthenium(III) type signals for the former. Electron addition produces ruthenium(II) complexes of the reduced forms of the ligands L, a high resolution EPR spectrum with ¹⁴N and ^35,37Cl hyperfine coupling and negligible g anisotropy was found for {(μ₃-L¹)[Ru(acac)₂]₃}⁻. DFT calculations of (μ₃-L¹)[Ru(acac)₂]₃ confirm several ligand-centered low-lying unoccupied MOs for reduction and several metal-based high-lying occupied MOs for electron withdrawal, resulting in low-energy metal-to-ligand charge transfer (MLCT) transitions.     

面向工程教育专业认证的有机化学实验微课混合式教学模式探索

According to the latest requirements of engineering education professional certification of chemical engineering and technology specialty on organic chemistry laboratory, current situation and problems of organic chemistry laboratory in Jianghan University are discussed from the perspective of teaching mode, teaching content, teachers and students. This paper has explored the blended teaching mode combining the online teaching with the traditional teaching. This teaching mode is successfully applied to the course of organic chemistry laboratory. It has been proved that this teaching mode improved the teaching quality, enhanced the classroom efficiency, achieved the teaching objectives, as well as met the requirements in the engineering education professional certification.     

Tethering versus Non‐Coordination of Hydroxy and Methoxy Side Chains in Arene Half Sandwich Dichloro Ruthenium Complexes

We are reporting on the hydroxyalkyl appended arene ruthenium half sandwich complexes [{η⁶‐C₆H₅(CH₂)_nOH}RuCl₂] (n = 2, 3) and the methyl ether of the hydroxypropyl derivative. Most significantly, a structural comparison between the hydroxypropyl complex 1a and its methyl ether 2a reveals, that the latter adopts the conventional dichloro bridged dimeric structure while 1a is a monomer. Coordinative saturation of the ruthenium centre is achieved by intramolecular coordination of the appended hydroxy function, thus rendering the functionalized arene an eight electron donor chelate ligand. The structure is further stabilized by intermolecular OH···Cl hydrogen bridges between a terminal chloride ligand of one and the coordinated hydroxy group of a neighbour molecule, resulting in a sheet structure. These intermolecular interactions appear to be even stronger in the hydroxyethyl analogue. Several phosphine adducts have been prepared from the hydroxy or alkoxy functionalized [(η⁶‐arene)RuCl₂]_n precursors, including water soluble P(CH₂OH)₃ adducts. Electrochemical properties of the phosphine adducts and of the dichloro bridged aryl ether complex 2a are also discussed.     

微型CCD光谱仪在光谱分析中的应用

现代分析仪器的一个重要发展趋势是仪器的小型化（miniaturization）、微型化（microminiaturiza．ion），甚至于芯片实验室（lab-on-a-chip；或称微全分析系统，micro total analysis system，μ-TAS）。因此，许多科学工作者在提高光谱分析仪器的基本部件——辐射源、样品室、分光元件和检测器的性能和减小其体积方面做了大量的研究工作。半导体检测器在光谱分析中的应用越来越广泛，在实验室和实际工作中常常会接触到摄谱仪、光电倍增管（photomultiplier tube，PMT）和电荷耦合器件（charge coupled device，CCD）等，本文介绍微型CCD光谱仪在本科教学中的一些应用。     

二组分固-液系统复杂相图的讨论式教学

将讨论式教学法的基本思想应用到物理化学课程的教学难点——二组分固-液系统复杂相图中，并进行深入讨论，最终归纳总结出此类相图普遍适用的基本规律，以便于学生熟练掌握复杂相图的分析方法，为后续课程的学习及实际应用打下良好的理论基础。     

Synthesis, structure and redox potentials of biologically active ferrocenylalkyl azoles

The syntheses, structures, electrochemical properties of the series of ferrocenylalkyl azoles, FcAlkAz, as well as the antitumor activity of ferrocenylmethyl benzimidazole (8) have been studied. Above mentioned compounds were investigated by the method of cyclic voltametry. All of them exhibited a reversible one-electron oxidation-reduction wave owing to the ferrocene-ferrocenium redox couple with a positive shift (0.50-0.65 V) compared with that of ferrocene (0.42 V). The X-ray determination of molecular structures of 1-(ferrocenylmethyl)imidazole (4), 1-(ferrocenylbenzyl)imidazole (7) and 1-(ferrocenylmethyl)bezimidazole (8) was carried out. Compound 4 with imidazolyl substituent was found to be present in N-protonated form. Antitumor activity of 1-(ferrocenylmethyl)benzimidazole (8) against some solid tumor models such as adenocarcinoma 755 (Ca755), melanoma B16 (B16) and Lewis lung carcinoma was studied. The antitumor activity of compound 8 was compared with cisplatin effectiveness against some experimental tumor systems.     

Detection of homocysteine at carbon nanotube paste electrodes

The use of a carbon-nanotube paste (CNTP) electrode provides an effective means for the determination of homocysteine. A decrease of ca. 120 mV in the overpotential for the oxidation of homocysteine compared to a traditional carbon paste electrode, is reported along with greatly enhanced signal-to-noise characteristics. The analytical parameters have been assessed with a linear range from 5 to 200 μM and a detection limit of 4.6 μM. Furthermore, the generic nature of this increased reactivity of the CNTP surface towards thiol moieties has been demonstrated with cysteine, glutathione and n-acetylcysteine, providing a greatly enhanced electrochemical response compared to the carbon paste electrode.     

疫情防控期间线上教学的初步探索

This paper introduces our initial attempt and practice to carry out online teaching during the period of prevention and control of the new type coronavirus (COVID-19). Online teaching in our college generally adopts three means:MOOC network platform, QQ group and Tencent classroom live broadcast platform. This paper introduces in detail the online teaching, guiding students to participate in discussions, and the effective control of online teaching and effective combination of expertise and epidemic knowledge. The achievements were satisfied.