Design and identification of nano-Mg-[4-methoxy phenyl-salicylaldimine–methyl-pyranopyrzole] Cl2 and its catalytic application on the preparation of 1-(α-aminoalkyl)-2-naphthols

Nano-Mg- [4-methoxy phenylsalicylaldiminemethylpyranopyrazole]Cl₂ (nano-[Mg-4MSMP]Cl₂) as a nano-Schiff base complex was prepared and fully characterized using some various techniques including fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal gravimetric analysis (DTA), mass spectroscopy (MS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Nano-[Mg-4MSMP]Cl₂ was successfully used as an efficient catalyst for the preparation of some 1-(α-aminoalkyl) -2 -naphthols.     

Mn‐[4‐Chlorophenyl‐Salicylaldimine‐Methylpyranopyrazole]Cl2 as a Novel Nanostructured Schiff Base Complex and Catalyst

Mn‐[4‐chlorophenyl‐salicylaldimine‐methylpyranopyrazole]Cl₂ ([Mn‐4CSMP ]Cl₂) as nano‐Schiff base complex was prepared and fully characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, thermal gravimetric analysis, derivative thermogravimetry, scanning electron microscopy, energy‐dispersive X‐ray analysis, and UV–vis spectroscopy. The reactivity of nano‐[Mn‐4CSMP ]Cl₂ as a catalyst was tested on the tandem cyclocondensation–Knoevenagel condensation–Michael reaction between phenylhydrazine and ethyl acetoacetate with various aromatic aldehydes to give 4,4′‐(arylmethylene)‐bis‐(3‐methyl‐1‐phenyl‐1H ‐pyrazol‐5‐ol)s derivatives.     

Nano–Mn‐[4‐nitrophenyl‐salicylaldimine‐methyl pyranopyrazole]Cl2 as a new nanostructured Schiff base complex and catalyst for the synthesis of hexahydroquinolines

By the reaction of 4‐nitrobenzaldehyde with ethyl acetoacetate, malononitrile and hydrazine hydrate, pyranopyrazole derivative as an active biological compound was synthsized and then reacted with salicylaldehyde and MnCl₂.4H₂O to afford nano‐Mn‐[4‐nitrophenyl‐salicylaldimine‐methyl pyranopyrazole]Cl₂ (nano‐[Mn‐4NSMP]Cl₂) for the first time. The produced Schiff base complex with nanostructured was fully characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal gravimetric (DTG) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) and used it as an efficient catalyst for the preparation of hexahydroquinolines.     

Synthesis of pyranopyrazoles using nano‐Fe‐[phenylsalicylaldiminemethylpyranopyrazole]Cl2 as a new Schiff base complex and catalyst

By the condensation reaction of benzaldehyde with ethyl acetoacetate, malononitrile and hydrazine hydrate in the presence of FeCl₂, a pyranopyrazole derivative was prepared which was then reacted with salicylaldehyde to afford nano‐Fe‐[phenylsalicylaldiminemethylpyranopyrazole]Cl₂ (nano‐[Fe‐PSMP]Cl₂). The prepared nano‐Schiff base complex was fully characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, differential thermogravimetry, scanning electron microscopy and UV–visible spectroscopy, and was used as an efficient and catalyst for the preparation of pyranopyrazoles.     

Synthesis,characterization and application of 3‐methyl‐1‐sulfonic acid imidazolium tetrachloroferrate as nanostructured catalyst for the tandem reaction of β‐naphthol with aromatic aldehydes and amide derivatives

3‐methyl‐1‐sulfonic acid imidazolium tetrachloroferrate {[Msim]FeCl₄} was prepared and fully characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal gravimetric (DTG), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive X‐ray analysis (EDX) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) and used, as an efficient catalyst, for the tandem reaction of β‐naphthol with aromatic aldehydes and benzamide at 110 °C under solvent‐free conditions to give 1‐amidoalkyl‐2‐naphthols in high yields and very short reaction times.     

Synthesis,characterization and application of Fe3O4@SiO2@CPTMO@DEA-SO3H nanoparticles supported on bentonite nanoclay as a magnetic catalyst for the synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles

Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles were prepared and decorated on the surface of nanobentonite (NB), and subsequently modified by the organic and inorganic linkers and then sulfonic acid immobilization on the nanoparticles. The NB-Fe₃O₄@SiO₂@CPTMO@DEA-SO₃H catalyst was characterized via Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, vibrating-sample magnetometer, X-ray diffraction patterns, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller and thermal gravimetric analysis. The new catalyst benefits from a simple preparation method, and environmentally friendly and high magnetic properties of the nanocatalyst, Accordingly, we used it for the synthesis of dihydropyrano[2,3c]pyrazole derivatives in water and ethanol mixture as a green solvent under reflux conditions. Use of mild conditions, easy catalyst separation, cost-effectiveness, short reaction time, reusability of the catalyst, excellent yield and easy work-up are the main advantages of the present method.     

五乙烯六胺修饰的MCF基吸附剂的制备及其CO2吸附性能研究

以三嵌段共聚物P123 (EO₂₀-PO₇₀-EO₂₀)为模板剂合成了介孔泡沫氧化硅(MCF)材料. MCF经过五乙烯六胺(PEHA)修饰后用于捕捉CO₂. 采用扫描电镜(SEM)、透射电镜(TEM)、N2吸附-脱附、傅里叶变换红外(FTIR)光谱、热重分析(TGA)对MCF和MCF-PEHA进行了表征. 结果表明, PEHA对MCF改性后, 并没有破坏MCF载体本身的结构. MCF-PEHA的CO₂吸附量在75℃时达到最大. 随着PEHA含量的增加, MCF-PEHA的CO₂吸附量呈先增大后减小的趋势, 当PEHA含量为70% (w)时, CO₂吸附量达到最大, 为3.55 mmol·g^-1. 水汽促进了吸附剂的CO₂吸附性能. 研究结果还表明, MCF-70吸附剂经过四次吸脱附循环, 吸附性能基本保持不变, 表现出很好的可再生性能.     

Waste to wealth: conversion of nano‐magnetic eggshell (Fe3O4@Eggshell) to Fe3O4@Ca(HSO4)2: cheap,green and environment‐friendly solid acid catalyst

Eggshell is a hazardous waste by European Union regulations, so that discarded thousands of tons per year. To convert waste (eggshell) to wealth (catalyst), nano‐magnetic eggshell was prepared based on the nano‐Fe₃O₄, and then the eggshell was converted to Ca(HSO₄)₂ with organic acid, namely, chlorosulfonic acid. Based on the back titration, 5.18 mmol SO₄H group was loaded per gram of the nano‐structure. Using this method eggshell was converted to cheap, green and environment‐friendly solid acid catalyst. The prepared catalyst (nano‐ Fe₃O₄@Ca(HSO₄)₂) was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy (EDX), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE‐SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). The activity of eggshell waste‐derived catalysts was successfully evaluated in the synthesis of value‐added products, namely indazolo[1,2‐b]‐phthalazinetrione derivatives as a benchmark multicomponent reaction. In addition, design of experiments shows that increase in amount of catalyst (and temperature), boost the reaction yield, especially with steeper slope at higher temperature.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Cu2S Nanostructures Via Hydrothermal Method by a Polymeric Precursor

Cu₂S nanostructures were synthesized successfully via hydrothermal approach with new precursor. The precursor was characterized via thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The products were characterized with X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transition electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, FT-IR, room temperature photoluminescence spectroscopy and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy. The effect of different parameters such as Cu²⁺/TGA mole ratio, reaction time and temperature were investigated on product size and morphology.     

Magnetic nanoporous MCM‐41 supported ionic liquid/palladium complex: An efficient nanocatalyst with high recoverability

In this study, a novel magnetic mesoporous MCM‐41 silica supported ionic liquid/palladium complex (Fe₃O₄@MCM@IL/Pd) with core‐structure was prepared and characterized and its catalytic performance was developed under green conditions. The Fe₃O₄@MCM@IL/Pd was prepared via a post grafting method and was characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, wide‐ and low‐angle powder X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, vibration sample magnetometer and energy‐dispersive X‐ray analyses. This was applied as an efficient and recoverable nanocatalyst for the one‐pot synthesis of pyrano[2,3‐d]pyrimidine derivatives under ultrasonic conditions. The catalyst was magnetically recovered and reused for 12 consecutive cycles without significant loss of its activity and selectivity.     

Structure and photoluminescence properties of TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> nanoparticles synthesized from a novel luminescent nano-titanium complex

A new titanium complex [Ti(Me–Q)₂(Cl)₂] (1) is prepared by reacting titanium tetrachloride with 2-methyl-8-hydroxyquinoline in a fast and facile process. The complex is fully characterized based on its ¹H and ¹³C NMR, IR, and UV spectra and elemental analysis. The prepared nanostructured compound is synthesized by the sonochemical method. This new nanostructure is characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), IR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. Thermal stability of single crystalline and nanosize samples of the prepared compound is studied by thermal gravimetric (TG) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The prepared complexes both bulk and nanosized are utilized as a precursor for the preparation of TiO₂ nanoparticles by direct thermal decomposition at 600°C in air. The morphology and size of TiO₂ nanoparticles are determined by SEM, powder XRD, and IR spectroscopy and the results show that the TiO₂ nanoparticle size depends on the initial particle size of 1. Photoluminescence (PL) properties of the nanostructured and crystalline bulk prepared complex and their TiO₂ nanoparticle cores are investigated.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a new copper (II) complex,designed to produce efficient successor of Cu2O,toward synergy of adsorption and photodegradation of MB

A new copper (II) coordination complex formulated as [Cu (dipic)(phen)(2-MePy)]. 2H₂O ( 1 ) where phen = 1, 10-phenanthroline, dipic²⁻ = pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylato and 2-MePy = 2-methyl pyrrole was synthesized through a simple and environment-friendly reaction under ultrasound irradiation. Also, complex 1 was synthesized by hydrothermal process at 120 °C for 3 days. The corresponding structure of complex 1 was characterized by elemental analysis, atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), inductively coupled plasma (ICP), conductivity measurement, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Raman spectroscopy, ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV–Vis), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal analysis (DTA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) and fluorescence. The crystal structure of the hydrothermally synthesized complex was characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction (SC-XRD(, which revealed a triclinic structure. In the remainder of this study, the Cu₂O nanoparticles have been prepared via thermal decomposition of hydrothermal and ultrasound complexes and characterized by ICP, FT-IR, powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), SEM and N₂ adsorption/desorption. Adsorption and visible-light-driven photocatalytic capabilities of two synthetic Cu₂O were investigated in the removal of MB from water. The result showed that the synthesized catalysts have good catalytic activity and the photocatalytic degradation is more effective in dye removal of MB compared with the adsorption.     

Application of novel and reusable Fe3O4@CoII(macrocyclic Schiff base ligand) for multicomponent reactions of highly substituted thiopyridine and 4H-chromene derivatives

In this research study we designed and synthesized Co^II(macrocyclic Schiff base ligand containing 1,4-diazepane) immobilized on Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles as a novel, recyclable, and heterogeneous catalyst. The nanomaterial was fully characterized using various techniques such as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, energy-dispersiveX-ray spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, vibrating sample magnetometry, differential reflectance spectroscopy, Brunauere–Emmette–Teller method, inductively coupled plasma, and elemental analysis (CHNS). Then, the catalytic performance was successfully investigated in the multicomponent synthesis of 2-amino-4-aryl-6-(phenylsulfanyl)pyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile and 2-amino-5,10-dioxo-4-aryl-5,10-dihydro-4H-benzo[g]chromene-3-carbonitrile derivatives. Furthermore, the catalyst was isolated using a simple filtration, and recovery of the nanocatalyst was demonstrated five times without any loss of activity.     

A New Copper(I) Coordination Polymer with N2-Donor Schiff Base and Its Use as Precursor for CuO Nanoparticle: Spectroscopic,Thermal and Structural Studies

A new copper(I) coordination polymer, [Cu((3,4-MeO-ba)₂bn)I]_n (1), using a bridging Schiff base ligand, N,N′-bis(3,4-dimethoxybenzylidene)butane-1,4-diamine, (3,4-MeO-ba)₂bn, containing a flexible spacer (=N–CH₂–CH₂–CH₂–CH₂–N=) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses (CHN) and FTIR spectroscopy, thermal analysis and powder X-ray structure analysis. In 1, Cu(I) ions are bridged by Schiff base ligands and iodine atoms forming 1D-chain. The thermal stability of 1 was studied by thermal gravimetric and differential thermal analyses. 1 is used to prepare CuO nanoparticles via solid state thermal decomposition in air and nanoparticles thus formed are characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and powder X-ray diffraction techniques.     

The application of copolymer-coated graphene oxide-Fe3O4 in the highly efficient synthesis of 2′-aminospiro[indeno[1,2-b]quinoxaline-11,4′-[4'H] pyran]-3′-carbonitrile and 2′-aminospiro[indeno-2,4′-[4'H]pyran]-3′-carbonitrile

A magnetic nanocomposite based on graphene oxide was prepared. Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles were loaded on graphene oxide sheets and GO-Fe₃O₄ was covered by aniline-pyrrole copolymer to afford poly(Py-co-Ani)@GO-Fe₃O₄. This nanocomposite was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, vibrating sample magnetometry, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy techniques, and its catalytic activity was evaluated in the multicomponent synthesis of 2′-aminospiro[indeno[1,2-b]quinoxaline-11,4′-[4'H]pyran]-3′-carbonitrile and 2′-aminospiro[indeno-2,4′-[4'H]pyran]-3′-carbonitrile derivatives. This magnetically separable catalyst is heterogeneous noncorrosive, highly efficient, and reusable.     

Nicotinic acid-supported cobalt ferrite-catalyzed one-pot synthesis of substituted chromeno[3,4-b]quinolines

One-pot synthesis of substituted chromeno[3,4-b]quinoline derivatives was developed by three-component reaction of aldehydes, dimedone or 1,3-cyclohexadione, and 4-aminocoumarin in the presence of nicotinic acid-supported cobalt ferrite [CoFe₂O₄@SiO₂@Si(CH₂)₃Cl@NA] as a novel magnetic catalyst in chloroform at reflux conditions. Nicotinic acid-supported cobalt ferrite was characterized via Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermal gravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and vibrating sample magnetometry. Moreover, the catalyst could be easily recovered by magnetic separation and recycled up to five times without significant loss of its catalytic activity. The products formed in excellent yields over appropriate reaction times under environmentally friendly conditions. High efficiency and easy isolation of the catalyst from products by simple magnetic attraction are some of the considerable advantages of this procedure.     

L-Tyrosine-Pd complex supported on Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles: A new catalyst for C–C coupling and Synthesis of sulfides

In the present work, Fe₃O₄@L-Tyrosine-Pd heterogeneous nanocatalyst was prepared by a simple and inexpensive procedure. The prepared nanocatalyst was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy)TEM(, X-ray mapping, thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), N₂ adsorption and desorption (BET) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) techniques. Besides, it was employed as an efficent catalyst for C-C cross coupling and S-arylation reactions under green conditions. The optimized conditions for these reactions are described. The heterogeneous catalyst can be easily separated by applying a simple magnet and can also be reused in several consecutive runs without appreciable change in its catalytic activity.     

Preparation of benzo[4,5]thiazolo[3,2-a]chromeno[4,3-d]pyrimidin-6-one derivatives using MgO-MgAl2O4 composite nano-powder

MgO-MgAl₂O₄ nanocomposite was prepared from the co-precipitation of Mg(NO₃)₂ and Al(NO₃)₃ salts, characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques and evaluated in the synthesis of thirty five derivatives of benzo[4,5]thiazolo[3,2-a]chromeno[4,3-d]pyrimidin-6-ones (d₁-d₃₄) via the multi-component reaction of 4-hydroxycoumarins, aldehydes, and 2-aminobenzothiazole derivatives under solvent free condition. The catalytic activity of MgO-MgAl₂O₄ nanocomposite and the synthesis of the above mentioned compounds were investigated under thermal solvent free (times: 1.4–3 h; yields: 75–95%), ultrasonic irradiation (US) conditions (times: 1–2.5 h; yields: 69–97%) and using high-speed ball milling (HSBM) technique (times: 0.7–2.5 h; yields: 67–97%). In all cases, the products were obtained in excellent yields. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and MASS spectroscopy were used to characterize the structure of the desired product. The mechanism for the preparation of compounds d₁-d₃₄ was proposed and confirmed by ¹H NMR investigations.     

Fabrication of photo‐cross‐linked polyethyleneimine‐based barriers for CO2 capture

In this study, first, polyethyleneimine was acrylated and mixed with polyvinyl alcohol solution to prepare photo‐crosslinked polyethyleneimine (PEI)‐based nanofibers by utilizing ultraviolet and electrospinning technique at the same time. For CO₂ permeability testing, same formulations were prepared by using solvent casting technique and exposed to ultraviolet light to have polyethyleneimine‐based membrane films. The chemical structures of the nanofibers were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The thermal properties of nanofibers were examined by thermal gravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimeter. The morphology of nanofibers was investigated by scanning electron microscopy. CO₂ permeabilities of samples were also measured. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Supramolecular capsules of cucurbit[6]uril and controlled release

Supramolecular capsules of THF and acid molecules inside cucurbit[6]uril have been prepared via [C₂mim]Br route. The 1:1 ratio of host–guest complexes have been characterized by ¹H NMR, thermal gravimetric analysis and elemental analysis in solution and in solid state. Two types of release have been observed in NaCl aqueous solution, including partial release of THF due to stronger binding and complete release of acid molecules (C₃–C₆) due to weaker binding.