Nanostructured magnetic cuprate cluster: synthesis,structure, UV-Vis spectroscopy,and magnetic properties of a new copper(II) arsenate NaCuAsO4 containing discrete [Cu4O16]24- clusters

Crystals of copper(II) arsenate NaCuAsO(4) were grown by conventional high-temperature, solid-state methods in molten-salt media. The compounds were characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, UV-vis spectroscopy, and magnetic susceptibility measurements. NaCuAsO(4) crystallizes in a monoclinic lattice with a = 6.002 (1) A, b = 10.853 (2) A, c = 10.373 (2) A, beta = 91.50 (3) degrees, and V = 675.4(2) A(3); P2(1)/c (No. 14); Z = 8. The newly isolated sodium copper(II) arsenate reveals a pseudo-one-dimensional channel structure where the sodium cations reside. The extended framework contains nanostructured [Cu(4)O(16)](24-) magnetic clusters that are interlinked by closed-shell, nonmagnetic AsO(4)(3-) oxy anions via sharing vertex oxygen atoms of the CuO(5) and AsO(4) polyhedral units. Each [Cu(4)O(16)](24-) cluster consists of four CuO(5) square pyramidal units in a chair configuration centered by a center of inversion. The two crystallographically independent Cu(2+) cations adopt the [4 + 1] CuO(5) Jahn-Teller distortion giving rise to an intense d-d transition in UV-vis absorption spectra. The magnetic susceptibility measurements reveal that the title compound is antiferromagnetic. At high temperatures, the data follows a pure Curie law, suggesting noninteracting spins, but with a rapid suppression of the effective spin below T = 70 K. At low temperature, the susceptibility collapses, indicating spin gap formation as the magnetic-cluster material settles into the lowest energy magnetic singlet state. The current work in the exploratory synthesis of oxy compounds containing nanostructured transition-metal-oxide magnetic clusters leads to new materials for experimental and theoretical developments of magnetic models.     

Electrochemical investigations on stability and protonation behavior of pyridine-terminated aromatic self-assembled monolayers

Based on electrochemical methods such as cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), Au(111) electrodes modified by self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) of a homologous series of pyridine-terminated thiols with aromatic backbones have been investigated. An important correlation between the chain structure and film integrity in electrolytic media was found. Monolayers with odd numbers of methylene spacers in the molecular chain showed superior barrier properties compared to even numbered counterparts. A positive influence of an increase in the number of attached phenyl rings on the integrity of SAMs was observed. Furthermore, cathodic desorption of the investigated SAMs is characterized by multiwave desorption peaks and extraordinarily large cathodic charges indicating an unusual desorption process. Moreover, protonation behavior of the SAMs has been investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and electrochemical methods. Protonation has been found to be reversible and surface pK(a) values have been determined to be around 5 for all investigated monolayers.     

Acyclic diene metathesis: a versatile tool for the construction of defined polymer architectures

Two decades have passed since the metathesis polymerisation of α,ω-dienes was successfully demonstrated by the group of Wagener and the term acyclic diene metathesis (ADMET) polymerisation was coined. Since then, the advances of metathesis chemistry have allowed to expand the scope of this versatile polymerisation reaction that nowadays finds applications in different fields, such as polymer, material, or medicinal chemistry. This critical review provides an insight into the historical aspects of ADMET and a detailed overview of the work done to date applying this versatile polymerisation reaction (221 references).     

High performance AlxGa1−xN-based avalanche photodiodes

We report high performance solar-blind photodetectors with reproducible avalanche gain as high as 820 under ultraviolet illumination. The solar-blind photodetectors have a sharp cut-off around 276 nm. We improved the device performance by designing different epitaxial wafer structure with thinner active multiplication layer. We compare the resulting fabricated devices from these wafers in terms of dark current, photoresponse, avalanche gain performances.     

Apolar constituents of some biologically active <Emphasis Type="Italic">Dianthus</Emphasis> species from Western Anatolia

The apolar constituents of four Dianthus (Caryophyllaceae) species were determined by GC-MS. Palmitic, linoleic, and oleic acids were detected as dominant components in all species. D. elegans d’Urv. var. elegans had the highest antioxidant activity. All four species also showed considerable antimicrobial activity against S. epidermidis and C. albicans.     

Domain state–dependent magnetic formation of Fe<Subscript>3</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript> nanoparticles analyzed via magnetic resonance

Magnetic properties, arising from surface exchange and interparticle interactions of the Fe₃O₄ (magnetite) nanoparticles, were investigated in the temperature range of 5–300 and 120–300 K using vibrating sample magnetometer technique and electron spin resonance spectroscopy, respectively. The research was based on to figure out the origin of intraparticle interactions and the change of interparticle interactions in wide size range Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles. The analyses were done for samples having almost same particle size distributions. The average particle sizes were changed in between 30 ± 2 and 34 ± 2 nm. The observed magnetization values were demonstrated the mixture of single-domain size particles, exhibiting both single-domain (SD) and superparamagnetic (SPM) states. The symmetry of resonance curves changed according to the ratio of SD and SPM-stated particles in mixture under located temperature. The changes of anisotropy up to domain state were understood by freezing magnetic moment in glycerol matrix from room temperature to 120 K under 5-kG field. The shift of H _R values to higher magnetic fields and the more symmetric resonance spectrum proved the effect of anisotropy and interparticle interactions fields on magnetic behave. In addition, the origin of intra-interaction was exposed from Fe³⁺ centers and exchange coupling in between Fe²⁺, Fe³⁺, and O⁻, and Fe³⁺ centers found from g factor (g).     

Measurement of 222Rn and 226Ra in municipal supply tap water to evaluate their radiological impacts

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Radon (²²²Rn) and its parent radionuclide Radium (²²⁶Ra) are classified as carcinogen. Human exposes to radon in water via inhalation and ingestion, although ingestion is the only way for radium to enter the human body. In this research, tap water collected from Bornova distinct was studied to determine the concentration of radon (²²²Rn) and radium (²²⁶Ra) for evaluating their radiological impact. For this reason, the annual effective doses for ingestion and inhalation were estimated. The measurements were performed using a collector chamber method. The mean concentrations of ²²²Rn and ²²⁶Ra were determined as 0.85 and 0.76 Bq/L, respectively. It can be stated that the ²²²Rn and ²²⁶Ra concentrations of tap waters here are lower than the international reference levels. Obtained concentration levels were applied to estimate annual effective dose due to the inhalation and ingestion. The dose values are also found to be lower than the recommended maximum values. On the other hand, it should be considered that consumption of these waters (2 L) and average radon and radium concentrations of water are the significant factors for estimating doses.     

Development and Analysis of the Novel Hybridization of a Single-Flash Geothermal Power Plant with Biomass Driven sCO2-Steam Rankine Combined Cycle

This study investigates the hybridization scenario of a single-flash geothermal power plant with a biomass-driven sCO₂-steam Rankine combined cycle, where a solid local biomass source, olive residue, is used as a fuel. The hybrid power plant is modeled using the simulation software EBSILON^®Professional. A topping sCO₂ cycle is chosen due to its potential for flexible electricity generation. A synergy between the topping sCO₂ and bottoming steam Rankine cycles is achieved by a good temperature match between the coupling heat exchanger, where the waste heat from the topping cycle is utilized in the bottoming cycle. The high-temperature heat addition problem, common in sCO₂ cycles, is also eliminated by utilizing the heat in the flue gas in the bottoming cycle. Combined cycle thermal efficiency and a biomass-to-electricity conversion efficiency of 24.9% and 22.4% are achieved, respectively. The corresponding fuel consumption of the hybridized plant is found to be 2.2 kg/s.