Synthesis,Characterization, and Photocatalytic Activity of N‐Doped TiO2 Nanotubes

N‐doped TiO₂ nanotubes with high photocatalytic activity were prepared by the combination of sol‐gel process with hydrothermal treatment. The prepared materials are characterized with transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high‐resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), x‐ray diffraction (XRD), x‐ray photoelectron spectra (XPS), and UV‐vis spectra. Photocatalytic performance of the N‐doped TiO₂ nanotubes is studied by testing the degradation rate of methyl orange under UV irradiation. Obtained results indicate that N‐doped TiO₂ nanotubes have high catalytic activity for photocatalytic oxidation.     

Pentamethylcyclopentadienylruthenium(II) Complexes: Synthesis,Characterization and Catalytic Activity in Aryl–Aryl Coupling

Ruthenium(II) complexes of the type [Ru(PPh₃)( ⁵-C₅Me₅)L] have been synthesized by the reactions of [RuCl(PPh₃)₂( ⁵-C₅Me₅)] with Schiff bases having the (N, O) donor atoms. The Schiff bases used in this study were prepared by condensing the appropriate aniline with salicylaldehyde or 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde in a 1:2 molar ratio respectively. The complexes were characterized by analytical, spectral (i.r., electronic and ¹H-n.m.r.) data. The new complexes have been used as catalysts in aryl–aryl coupling reactions.     

Synthesis,Structural Characterization and Catalytic Activity of Copper(Ⅰ) Complexes with Triphenylphosphine and Pyridine Derivatives

Two new Cu(Ⅰ) complexes [CuCl(3-PyOH)(PPh_3)_2](1) and [Cu_2(μ-Cl)_2(4-Stpy)(Ph_3P)_3](2)(PyOH = hydroxypyridine; stpy = styrylpyridine) with triphenylphosphine and pyridine derivatives have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2_1/c with a = 9.8945(7), b = 37.266(2), c = 10.9461(7) ?, β = 116.0750(10)°, V = 3625.3(4) ?~3, Z = 4, D_c = 1.350 Mg/cm~(-3), μ = 0.801 mm~(-1), F(000) = 1528, the final R = 0.0320 and w R = 0.0729 for 18568 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)), R(all data) = 0.0413, wR(all data) = 0.0769, completeness to theta of 25.01 is 99.9% and GOF = 1.037. Compound 2 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2_1/c with a = 11.290(3), b = 20.388(5), c = 24.092(6) ?, β = 102.028(4)°, V = 5424(2) ?~3, Z = 4, D_c = 1.428 Mg/cm~(-3), μ = 1.016 mm~(-1), F(000) = 2408, the final R = 0.0568 and w R = 0.1486 for 27644 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)), R(all data) = 0.0716, wR(all data) = 0.1592, completeness to theta of 25.01 is 99.9% and GOF = 1.056. Two new Cu(I) complexes have been utilized as catalysts for N-arylation of imidazole and both showed good catalytic activity.     

Zinc Complexes Supported by N,N-Dimethylaniline-arylamido Ligands： Synthesis,Characterization and Catalytic Properties for Ring-opening Polymerization of L-Lactide

The reaction of bidentate N,N-dimethylaniline-arylamido ligands,o-C6H4NMe2（CH2NHAr）（Ar =Ph,1a;2,6-Me2C6H3,1b; 2,6-Et2C6H3,1c; 2,6-ipr2C6H3,1d） with ZnEt2 yields the complexes o-C6H4（NMe2）（CH2NAr）ZnEt （2a-2d）,respectively.All the complexes were characterized by 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy and elemental analyses.It was found that all the zinc complexes were efficient catalysts for the ring-opening polymerization of L-lactide in the presence of benzyl alcohol with good molecular weight control and narrow polydispersity.     

Synthesis, Structure and Catalytic Activity Comparison of Tris- and Tetracoordinated Lanthanide Amides

Tetracoordinated lanthanide amides [(MeaSi)2N]3Ln (μ-C1)Li(THF)3 (Ln=La (1), Pr (2)) were synthesized by the reaction of anhydrous lanthanide(Ⅲ) chlorides LnCl3 (Ln=La, Pr) with 3 equiv, of lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (Me3Si)2NLi in THF, followed by recrystallization from toluene. Sublimation of 1 and 2 afforded the triscoordinate lanthanide amides [(Me3Si)2N]3Ln (Ln=La, Pr). The crystal structure of 2 was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The catalytic activity studies show that the tetracoordinate amides can be used as single-component MMA (methyl methacrylate) polymerization catalysts, while the triscoordinate amides showed poor activity on MMA polymerization under the same conditions.     

Synthesis,Characterization and Antitumor Activity in Vitro of Cd（Ⅲ）Complex with Chelidamic Acid

A novel complex [Cd4(HCAM)4(H2O)8] of Cd(Ⅲ) withchelidamic acid (H3CAM) was synthesized by the hydrothermal method and characterized with IR and emission spectra.The crystal structure was determined based on single-crystal X-ray diffraction data.It crystallizes in monoclinic,space group C2/c with a=17.538(5),b=12.916(4),c=16.505(7),β=100.690(14)o,V=3674(2) 3,Z=8,C14 H14 Cd2N2O14,Mr=659.07,Dc=2.383 g/cm 3,μ=2.400 mm-1,S=1.000,F(000)=2560,the final R=0.0242 and wR=0.0581 for 3656 observed reflections with I>2σ(I).The inhibition of the complex against K562 and HL60 cells was determined by MTT assay.The results showed that the concentration of complex was positively correlated with inhibitions against K562 and HL60 cell lines,but inhibitory effects are relatively weak.IC 50 concentration of the title complex on K562 and HL60 cells is 15 and 5 μg/mL,respectively.     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity of Carboxymethyl Chitosan-Graft-Poly(N-acryloyl,N′-cyanoacetohydrazide) Copolymers

Carboxymethyl chitosan was grafted with N-acryloyl,N′-cyanoacetohydrazide in homogenous aqueous phase using potassium persulfate initiator. The maximum grafting yield achieved was 448% at 0.03 mol/L potassium persulfate, 0.75 mol/L N-acryloyl,N′-cyanoacetohydrazide, and 60°C within 2 h. The grafted copolymers showed better thermal stability than that of carboxymethyl chitosan. The samples with percent grafting values up to 98% were soluble in water, but a higher grafting extent resulted in insoluble copolymers. The grafted copolymers are nontoxic materials and showed an inhibition effect on both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and Aspergillus flavus and Candida albicans fungi better than those of chitosan and carboxymethyl chitosan themselves.     

Homogeneous Rhodium–Copper–Halide Catalytic Systems for the Oxidation and Oxidative Carbonylation of Methane

Homogeneous catalytic systems for the oxidation and oxidative carbonylation of methane in aqueous trifluoroacetic acid solutions were developed. The system included rhodium compounds and copper compounds as cocatalysts. Methanol, methyl trifluoroacetate, formic acid, and acetic acid were the reaction products. The process was accompanied by the intense oxidation of CO to CO₂. Regularities of the process were studied, optimum process parameters were determined, and conditions at which methyl trifluoroacetate was formed with 90% selectivity were found. Kinetic isotope effects with respect to the solvent were determined. For the formation of organic products, k _H/k _D was 1, whereas it was 1.6 for the oxidation of CO. Studies were also performed with the use of compounds containing the ¹⁸O isotope. Conceivable mechanistic models of this process are discussed.     

Straightforward and Controlled Synthesis of Porphyrin–Phthalocyanine–Porphyrin Heteroleptic Triple-Decker Assemblies

A versatile and straightforward protocol is disclosed for controlled synthesis of complex lanthanide-bridged heteroleptic porphyrin–phthalocyanine triple-decker assemblies. Two porphyrins, linked by a flexible spacer chain of intermediate length, sequentially capture lanthanide ions and a phthalocyanine to efficiently form the triple-decker complex. The bridge directs assembly, but also controls the mobility of the central macrocycle and further imparts a fully eclipsed arrangement of all three rings.     

Synthesis,Characterization and Catalytic Activity of Salen Co(Ⅲ)Cl in Alternating Copolymerization of CO2 and Propylene Oxide

The title complex Salen Co(Ⅲ)Cl(Salen = 6,6’-((1E,1’E)-(cyclohexane-1,2-diylbis(azaneylylidene))bis(methaneylylidene))bis(2,4-di-tert-butylphenol)) was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, 1H NMR and UV-Vis. The complex can be used as catalyst for the propylene oxide(PO)/CO2 copolymerization in different conditions of reaction time, reaction temperature, carbon dioxide pressure and monomer concentration, and the optimum conditions for copolymerization were obtained.     

Synthesis,Characterization and DNA-Binding Studies of Nickel(Ⅱ) Mixed-Polypyridyl Complex

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Synthesis, Characterization of Heterodinuclear Co-Cu Complex and Its Electrocatalytic Activity towards 02 Reduction： Implications for Cytochrome c Oxidase Active Site Modeling

A new dinudeating ligand consisting of a tetraphanylporphyrin derivative covalently linked with tris(2-benzimidazylmethyl)-amine and its homodinudear Co-Co and heterodinnelear Co-Cu complexes were synthesized and spectroscopically character-ized. The heterobimetallie cobalt-copper complex bearing three benzimidazole ligands for copper, as cytochrome c oxidase ac-tive site model, was applied to the surface of glassy carbon elec-trode to show electrocatalytie activity for O2 reduction in aque-ous solution at an addity level dose to physiological pH value.The kinetic parameters of this electrocatalytic process were ob-tained.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Monomeric Salicylaldiminato Lanthanide Complexes and Their Catalytic Behavior for Polymerization of ε—Caprolactone

IntroductionSchiffbaseligandscanbeusedtoprovideastereochem icallyrigidligandframeworkinhomogenousprecatalystsofsomemetals,suchassalenCrcatalystsinasymmetricring openingreactionofepoxide1andsalenAlinring openingpolymerizationoflactideandrelatedcyclicesters .2 Recently ,itwasreportedthatthebidentateSchiffbasecomplexesofearlyandlatetransitionmetalscanserveaspromisingalterna tivestometallocenecatalystsforthepolymerizationofα olefins.3Therefore ,theapplicationsofSchiffbaseligandsinorganometallic…     

Synthesis and Characterization of Silver–PVA Nanocomposite for Sensor and Antibacterial Applications

Silver–polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocomposite is synthesized by a simple chemical reduction method in aqueous media and characterized by various techniques such as UV–Visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy. The morphology of the obtained silver nanoparticles is spherical in shape with an average diameter of 24 nm. The prepared silver–PVA nanocomposite is demonstrated to detect the concentration of heavy metal contaminant cadmium in water based on linear change in surface plasmon resonance absorption strength. The antibacterial tests show the inhibiting action of this nanocomposite against pathogenic bacteria Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (gram negative), Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus (gram positive), which are found commonly in water. These observed optical and antibacterial properties, suggest the possible utilization of prepared silver–PVA nanocomposite in the water purification application.     

The Synthesis,Characterization and DC Electrical Conductivity of Polypyrrole‐Zirconium Complex

Polypyrrole‐zirconium complex has been synthesized by reacting 2‐amino‐3,4‐dicyano‐5‐mercaptopyrrole with zirconium nitrate in absolute ethanol under reflux for 24 h. The product has been characterized by elemental analyses, FTIR spectroscopy, in addition to thermal analysis (TGA and DSC) and its solubility has been investigated. The DC electrical conductivity variation of polypyrrole‐zirconium complex has been studied in the temperature range 300–500 K after annealing for 24 h at 100°C and doping with I₂, FeCl₃ and CuCl₂ · H₂O for comparison. An attempt has been made to interpret the DC electrical conductivity behavior and thermal properties to chain length, dopant used, polymer structure and attached groups.     

Catalytic Synthesis and Study of Carbon–Graphene Structures

Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A - The optimum conditions of production, structure, and features of the formation of carbon–graphene composites on nickel–graphene catalysts are...     

Synthesis and Stuctural Characterization of the Complex [Et4N]2[Ni（C2S

The heteroleptic dmit complex [Et4N]2[Ni2(C2S4)(C3S5)2] has been prepared by the reaction of NiCl2.H2O with Na2dmit, NaSC2H4OH in the MeOH solution. The compound has been characterized by X-ray diffraction study, IR and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Crystallographic data : space group: P21/n, a=11.843(2), b=11.079(1), c = 15.404(1)(), β=110.33(1)°, V = 1895.1()3, Z=2, Dc=1.62 g/cm3, μ=17.6 cm-1, F(000)=956, R=0.052, Rw=0.061. In the structure of the title complex, the tto (tto=tetrathioxalato) ligand in bridging form is chelated to two nickel atoms and dmit (dmit=1,3-dithiole-2-thione-4,5-dithiolate) ligands coordinated to nickel atoms.     

Synthesis of a Novel Carbon Based Acid Catalyst and Its Catalytic Activity for the Acetalization and Ketalization

A novel carbon based strong solid acid catalyst has been synthesized successfully. The catalytic activity for acetalization and ketalization was investigated. The results showed that the novel catalyst was very efficient with the average yield over 92%. The novel heterogeneous catalyst also has the advantages of high activity, wide applicability even to the preparation of 7 membered ring acetals and ketals, strikingly simple workup procedure, non-pollution and reusability, which will contribute to the green process greatly.     

Synthesis,Characterization, Crystal Structure,and Properties of a Mercury(Ii) Complex Containing Dmit Ligand and N,N’-Ethylidenedipyridium Cation

A new mercury(II) complex containing dmit ligand and biquaternary ammonium cation, DPyE[Hg(dmit)₂] (1) (DPyE²⁺ = N,N’-ethylidenedipyridinium, dmit = 1,3-dithiol-2-thione-4,5-dithiolate), was synthesized and fully characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H-NMR, UV–Vis, TG, single crystal X-ray diffraction, and powder X-ray diffraction. Moreover, the electrochemical properties and conductivities of complex 1 were studied by cyclic voltammetry and four-probe AC technique, respectively. Complex 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P 2₁/n with a = 8.1815(2) Å, b = 12.8701(5) Å, c = 23.2681(7) Å, β = 90.922(3)°, Z = 4, V = 2449.75(14) ų, D_c = 2.114 g·cm^–3. The crystal structure shows that the dihedral angle of two dmit ligands of [Hg(dmit)₂]^2– anion is closed to vertical, which results in the formation of a distorted HgS₄ tetrahedral geometry. The S···S short contacts assemble [Hg(dmit)₂]^2– anions into 1D, 2D, and 3D supramolecular network. The DPyE²⁺ cations are located in the caves, providing additional stabilization to crystal packing via C–H···S hydrogen bonds to [Hg(dmit)₂]^2– anions. The crystal packing of 1 is characterized by face-to-face π-π contacts between DPyE²⁺ cations and [Hg(dmit)₂]^2– anions, which result in two orthogonally oriented and mixed stacking columns. These stacking columns interweave into a 2D network, which is further connected to a 3D network via interplanar S···S contacts. In addition, the temperature-dependent conductivity in the range of 50–300 K reveals semi-conducting properties of complex 1, and a room temperature conductivity of 1.53 × 10^–3 S·cm^–1 is observed.