The intercalation of transition metal salen complexes into layered MoS2

Exfoliation-restack method has been employed to synthesize the intercalation compounds based on the cationic complexes [M(Salen)]⁺ (M = Mn³⁺, Fe³⁺, Co³⁺; Salen = N, N′-ethylene-bis(salicylaldimine)) into the layered MoS₂. Their conductivity is in the range of 0.04–0.1 S/cm, which is much higher than the pristine MoS₂. Magnetic measurement indicated that the intercalation compounds [Mn(Salen)]_0.18MoS₂ · 0.25H₂O and [Fe(Salen)]_0.12MoS₂ · 0.3H₂O exhibit the temperature-dependent paramagnetism, which obviates from the Curie–Weiss law due to the temperature-independent paramagnetism of the exfoliated MoS₂ slabs, while [Co(Salen)]_0.14MoS₂ · 0.5H₂O exhibits the almost temperature-independent paramagnetism. All three intercalation compounds do not show magnetic spin crossover behavior.     

Electrochemical polymerization of nano-micro sheaf/wire conducting polymer poly[Ni(salen)] for electrochemical energy storage system

<正>The polymer of complex[Ni(salen)],(N,N'-ethylenebis(salicylideneaminato) nickel(H)),was prepared on graphite electrode by the route of linear sweep potential method.The nano-micro sheaf/wire structures of poly[Ni(salen)]have been obtained by adjusting the polymerization sweep rate of 5,20 and 40 mV·s~(-1).The polymer prepared at 20 mV·s~(-1) had nanoscaled wire structure of ca.100 nm in diameter.The good electrochemical reversibility of poly[Ni(salen)]was investigated by cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic test in 1.0 mol/L Et_3MeNBF_4/acetonitrile solution.The initial specific gravimetric capacitance of poly[Ni(salen)]at the current density of 0.1 mA·cm~(-2) reached 270.2 F·g~(-1),however,the cycle stability needs to be improved.     

Monohelical Metal Complexes of a Bis‐Bidentate Schiff Base with a Short Rigid Spacer. The Spontaneous Resolution of P‐[Ni(FTs)]·CH3CN

The electrochemical reaction of the bis‐bidentate Schiff base H₂FTs [N, N′‐bis(2‐tosylaminobenzylidene)‐1, 2‐diaminobencene] with cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc and cadmium, lead to the isolation of neutral [M(FTs)] complexes. All of them were characterized by elemental analyses, mass spectrometry, IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy and magnetic measurements, where appropriate. Recrystallization of the nickel complex yields single crystals of [Ni(FTs)]·CH₃CN ( 1 ). The x‐ray characterization shows a distorted square‐planar environment for the nickel atom, with the Schiff base acting as a tetradentate N₄ donor. Complex 1 can be described as a mononuclear single‐stranded helical compound, with spontaneous resolution of the P enantiomer upon crystallisation.     

Roles of positive or negative electrodes in the thermal runaway of lithium-ion batteries: Accelerating rate calorimetry analyses with an all-inclusive microcell

To improve the thermal stability of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) at elevated temperatures, the roles of positive or negative electrode materials in thermal runaway should be clarified. In this paper, we performed accelerating rare calorimetry analyses on two types of LIBs by using an all-inclusive microcell (AIM) method, where the AIM consists of all LIB components. We found that the thermal runaway in LiNi_0.8Co_0.15Al_0.05O₂ (NCA)|LiPF₆ dissolved in ethylene carbonate (EC)/diethyl carbonate solution (DEC) (EC/DEC = 1/1 by volume); LiPF₆(EC/DEC)|artificial graphite (AG) and LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ (NCM)|LiPF₆(EC/DEC)|AG cells is brought about by different electrodes, i.e., NCA for the former, and AG for the latter. The above difference is attributed to the different oxidation temperature of the EC/DEC solvents, indicating that we first pay attention which electrodes govern the thermal runaway. Trials for improving the thermal stability of NCA are also reported.     

Schiff碱基过渡金属镍络合物的电化学聚合:阳极电聚合中扫描速率的影响(英文)

采用线性电位扫描法制备了水杨醛-Schiff碱基过渡金属镍络合物的聚合物poly[Ni(salen)],扫描速率为5-150 mV.s-1.采用场发射显微镜观察了聚合物poly[Ni(salen)]的表面形貌.研究了电聚合中扫描速率对聚合物生长的影响,电聚合速率(dГ/dm)与扫描速率(v)呈指数衰退关系,通过库仑电量分析指出电聚合扫描速率在20mV.s-1时聚合产物中含有最多的氧化还原活性点.扫描速率提高时单体的扩散步骤限制了聚合物的生长,所以氧化还原活性点总量随着扫描速率的提高而开始下降.利用循环伏安法分析了聚合物poly[Ni(salen)]的扩散动力学,结果表明在20 mV.s-1时制备的聚合物具有较大的电荷扩散系数.     

Properties of passivation film on carbon electrode in LiPF6/EC+DEC electrolytes

The co-solvent of ethylene carbonate (EC) and diethyl carbonate (DEC) was used to investigate the decomposition of electrolyte in Li-ion batteries. The electrolyte solutions were prepared by mixing in various volume ratios from pure DEC to 7:3 (EC:DEC). The potentials at which they are decomposed on the anodic electrode were examined using cyclic voltammetry. It was found that some kinds of reduction reactions proceeded and a film on the surface of the anode was formed. The film showed different properties, which were dependent on the mixing ratio of the solvents. From our results, we concluded that the best composition ratio of EC:DEC in 1 M LiPF₆/(EC+DEC) system was approximately 4:6 (EC:DEC, volume ratio).     

Sodium-mediated self-assembly of two nickel(II) Schiff base complexes: crystal structure and characterizations

Sodium-assisted self-assembly of two nickel(II) Schiff base complexes under similar reaction conditions yield hetero-metallic compounds [{Ni(salpn)}₂Na(ClO₄)] (1) and [{Ni(salpr)}₃Na][Ni(salpr)]₂ClO₄·2H₂O (2) (where salpn?=?N,N′-bis-(salicylidene)-1,3-diaminopropane and salpr?=?N,N′-bis-(salicylidene)-1,2-diaminopropane). Both have been characterized by physico-chemical techniques and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal structure reveals that in the tri-metallic system of 1 sodium is sandwiched between two [Ni(salpn)] units while the hexametallic system of 2 consists of tetrametallic cluster ion [{Ni(salpr)}₃Na]⁺ with encapsulated sodium by three [Ni(salpr)] units. In both complexes, sodium adopts distorted trigonal prismatic geometry leaving nickel(II) in a distorted square-planar environment. Structural characterization also reveals that 2?:?1 (for 1) and 3?:?1 (for 2) self-assemblies of metallo-ligand and sodium were achieved with slight variation in ligand backbone.     

Rational Screening of High-Voltage Electrolytes and Additives for Use in LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4-Based Li-Ion Batteries

In the present work, we focus onthe experimental screening of selected electrolytes, which have been reported earlier in different works, as a good choice for high-voltage Li-ion batteries. Twenty-four solutions were studied by means of their high-voltage stability in lithium half-cells with idle electrode (C+PVDF) and the LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄-based composite as a positive electrode. Some of the solutions were based on the standard 1 M LiPF₆ in EC:DMC:DEC = 1:1:1 with/without additives, such as fluoroethylene carbonate, lithium bis(oxalate) borate and lithium difluoro(oxalate)borate. More concentrated solutions of LiPF₆ in EC:DMC:DEC = 1:1:1 were also studied. In addition, the solutions of LiBF₄ and LiPF₆ in various solvents, such as sulfolane, adiponitrile and tris(trimethylsilyl) phosphate, atdifferent concentrations were investigated. A complex study, including cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic cycling, impedance spectroscopy and ex situ PXRD and EDX, was applied for the first time to such a wide range of electrolytesto provide an objective assessment of the stability of the systems under study. We observed a better anodic stability, including a slower capacity fading during the cycling and lower charge transfer resistance, for the concentrated electrolytes and sulfolane-based solutions. Among the studied electrolytes, the concentrated LiPF₆ in EC:DEC:DMC = 1:1:1 performed the best, since it provided both low SEI resistance and stability of the LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ cathode material.     

Effects of metal ions and ligands on transesterification: synthesis,structures, and catalytic activities of a series of cation–anionic complexes with dipyridylamine ligands

A series of cation–anion complexes derived by 2,2′-dipyridylamine (Hdpa) and carboxylate ligands with formulas [Ni(Hdpa)₂(CH₃COO)]Cl(CH₃OH) (1), [Co(Hdpa)₂(CH₃COO)]Cl(CH₃OH) (2), [Ni(Hdpa)₂(CH₃CH₂CH₂COO)]Cl (3), [Co(Hdpa)₂(CH₃CH₂CH₂COO)]Cl (4), [Ni(Hdpa)₂(C₆H₅COO)]Cl (5), and [Co(Hdpa)₂(C₆H₅COO)]Cl (6), were synthesized and characterized by IR, elemental analysis, MS(ESI), TG analysis, UV-Vis, and fluorescence spectra. X-ray single crystal structural analysis showed that the coordination geometries of metal ions in these complexes are similar and they are cation–anion species. The hydrogen-bonding structures are 1-D chains through the N–H···Cl bonds. There are weak stacking interactions between pyridine rings in 1–4, while there are no stacking interactions in 5 and 6. We have investigated the transesterification of phenyl acetate with methanol catalyzed by 1–6 under mild conditions; 1–4 are homogeneous catalysts while 5 and 6 are heterogeneous catalysts due to their poor solubility in methanol. Cobalt complexes exhibit higher catalytic activities than corresponding nickel complexes. Complex 4 is the best catalyst of these six complexes.     

Redox Processes in the Films of Palladium and Nickel Polymer Complexes with Schiff Bases

The mechanism and parameters of the charge transfer in the stack polymer complexes of poly-[Me(R–SalEn)], where [Me(R–SalEn)} is N,N"-ethylene-bis(salicylideniminato)metal(II); N,N"-ethylene-bis(3-methoxysalicylideniminato)metal(II); N,N"-ethylene-bis(5-chlorsalicylideniminato)metal(II); and N,N"-ethylene-bis(5-bromsalicylideniminato)metal(II); and Me = Ni, Pd, and the effect of the metal center nature and ligand environment on the conduction in these complexes are studied. The charge diffusion coefficients for the complexes are presented. Introducing electron-donor substituents into the ligand environment increases the electronic conductivity of the complexes.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and magnetic properties of a nickel(II) complex containing a 2-pyridyl-substituted nitronyl nitroxide

A new complex of formula [Ni(NIT2Py)₂Cl(H₂O)]Cl·2CH₃OH, where NIT2Py is 2-(2′-pyridyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide, was synthesized and characterized structurally and magnetically. The structure consists of a [Ni(NIT2Py)₂Cl(H₂O)]⁺ ion, a chloride anion and two methanol molecules. The nickel(II) ion lies in a distorted octahedral environment; two nitrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms from NIT2Py ligands from the basal plane; one oxygen atom from a water molecule and one chloride anion occupy axial positions. Variable temperature magnetic susceptibility data show that there is strong antiferromagnetic coupling between the nickel(II) ion and nitronyl nitroxide radicals. The results suggest that the sign of the magnetic interaction depends on structural and ligand effects.     

Transfer hydrogenation of ketones catalyzed by nickel complexes bearing an NHC [CNN] pincer ligand

Four NHC [CNN] pincer nickel (II) complexes, [^iPrCNN (CH₂)₄‐Ni‐Br] ( 5a ), [^nBuCNN (CH₂)₄‐Ni‐Br] ( 5b ), [^iPrCNN (Me)₂‐Ni‐Br] ( 6a ) and [^nBuCNN (Me)₂‐Ni‐Br] ( 6b ), bearing unsymmetrical [C (carbene)N (amino)N (amine)] ligands were synthesized by the reactions of [CNN] pincer ligand precursors 4 with Ni (DME)Cl₂ in the presence of Et₃N. Complexes 5a and 5b are new and were completely characterized. The transfer hydrogenation of ketones catalyzed by the four pincer nickel complexes were explored. Complexes 5a and 6a have better catalytic activity than 5b and 6b . With a combination of NaO^tBu/ⁱPrOH/80 °C and 2% catalyst loading of 5a , 77–98% yields of aromatic alcohols could be obtained.     

Soluble Monometallic Salen Complexes Derived from O‐functionalized Salicylaldehydes as Metalloligands for the Synthesis of Heterobimetallic Complexes

The reaction of 2,3‐diamino‐2,3‐dimethylbutane (tmen) with 3‐hydroxysalicylaldehyde (3hsal), 4‐hydroxysalicylaldehyde (4hsal), and 5‐hydroxysalicylaldehyde (5hsal) or 3‐carboxysalicylaldehyde (3csal) gave the hydroxy‐functionalized salen ligands H₄3hsaltmen, H₄4hsaltmen and H₄5hsaltmen, or the 3‐carboxy‐functionalized ligand H₄3csaltmen, which were characterized by ¹H, ¹³C{¹H} NMR and IR spectroscopy. The nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes [Ni(H₂3hsaltmen)], [Ni(H₂4hsaltmen)], [Ni(H₂5hsaltmen)], [Cu(H₂3hsaltmen)] and [Cu(H₂4hsaltmen)] were synthesized in high yield (78–99 %) starting from H₄3hsaltmen, H₄4hsaltmen and H₄5hsaltmen and the corresponding metal(II) acetates. The complexes are soluble in acetone, ethanol, methanol, thf and dmso. The reaction of H₄3csaltmen and nickel(II) acetate gave [Ni(H₂3csaltmen)] in 40 % yield. The disodium salt of the corresponding copper(II) complex [Cu(Na₂3csaltmen)] was obtained in 66 % yield in a template reaction from 3‐carboxysalicylaldehyde, tmen, copper(II) acetate and sodium hydroxide, and was characterized by EPR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. All complexes were identified by IR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, the nickel complexes also by NMR spectroscopy, and [Ni(H₂3hsaltmen)], [Ni(H₂4hsaltmen)] and [Ni(H₂3csaltmen)] by X‐ray crystallography. The homobinuclear copper complex [Cu₂(3hsaltmen)] was prepared in 91 % yield from H₄3hsaltmen, two equivalents of Cu(CH₃COO)₂·H₂O and four equivalents of LiOH·H₂O and was characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis and mass spectrometry. The trinuclear complex [Zr{Ni(3hsaltmen)}₂] was obtained from [Zr(NEt₂)₄] and [Ni(H₂3hsaltmen)] (ratio 1:2) and characterized by FAB and APPI mass spectrometry and X‐ray crystallography. The redox potential of the trinuclear complex [Zr{Ni(3hsaltmen)}₂] is shifted by 0.04 V to positive potential compared to [Ni(H₂3hsaltmen)], while the redox potential of the binuclear copper complex [Cu₂(3hsaltmen)] is shifted by 0.22 V to negative potential compared to [Cu(H₂3hsaltmen)].     

A DFT study of transition metal complexes with 1,10-phenanthroline,C-C-dimeric 2,2′-bi-1,10-phenanthroline,and its tetraaza chromophore anion

Quantum-chemical calculations of the 1,10-phenanthroline complexes [M(en)(1,10-phen)]²⁺ (M = Pt, Pd, Ni; en = NH₂C₂H₄NH₂) were performed by the DFT B3LYP method in the 6-31G** basis set using the GAMESS-2006 program package. The calculations were also performed for the nickel complexes with 2,2′-bi-1,10-phenanthroline, [Ni(2,2′-bi-1,10-phen)]²⁺, and with its electron-excessive analog, [Ni(2,2′-bi-1,10-phen)]⁰, and also for the octahedral complex cation [Ni(2,2′-bi-1,10-phen)Cl(H₂O)]⁺ characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. For the Ni(II) complexes, the stabilities of their high-and low-spin isomers were evaluated, and the structural features were revealed. The barriers to mutual transformations of the low-and high-spin Ni(II) complexes are low.     

Bis(diphenylphosphano)alkan- und 1-(Diphenylphosphano)-2-(2-pyridino)ethan-N-Arylsulfinylamin-Nickel(0)-Komplexe

Bis(diphenylphosphano)alkane- and 1-Diphenylphosphano-2-(2-pyridino)ethane-N-arylsulfinylamine Nickel(0) Complexes Synthesis and properties of the bis(diphenylphosphano)alkane-N-phenyl-sulfinylamine-nickel(0) complexes [Ni{Ph₂P(CH₂)_nPPh₂}(PhNSO)] (n = 2 dppe, n = 3 dppp, n = 4 dppb) as well as of the 1-(diphenylphosphano)-2-(2-pyridino)ethane nickel(0) complexes [Ni(dpppe)₂], [Ni(dpppe)(p-TolNSO)] and [Ni(dpppe)(PPh₃)₂] are described. These compounds have been characterized by i. r. and ³¹P n.m.r. spectroscopy. The N-arylsulfinylamine ligands are η²-(N, S)-side on coordinated.     

X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectral Studies on Planar NiS4 and NiS2P2 Chromophores. Single Crystal X‐Ray Structural Study on [1, 4‐Bis(diphenylphosphino‐k,P, P')butane](piperidinecarbodithioato‐S,S')‐Nickel(II) Perchlorate

X‐ray photoelectron spectral study was made on the complexes Ni(nmedtc)₂( 1 ), [Ni(nmedtc)(PPh₃)₂]ClO₄( 2 ), [Ni‐(nmedtc)(dppe)]BPh₄( 3 ) (where nmedtc = N‐methyl, N‐ethanoldithiocarbamate, dppe = 1, 2‐bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane). The nickel 2p_3/2 binding energy values for chelated and free phosphine complexes are 854.0 and 854.1 eV which are significantly different from Ni2p_3/2 BE value of NiS₄ chromophore, indicating the relative dearth of electron density on Ni in NiS₂P₂ chromophores. The presence of two phosphine groups in NiS₂P₂ chromophore alleviates the electron density on the metal atom. More electron density is being pulled away from the metal atom in chelates than in the PPh₃ analogue. This observation is in line with solution studies by cyclic voltammetry. A one‐electron reduction potential was observed to be the minimum for NiS₂P₂ chromophores compared to the others. Also the crystal structure of the complex [Ni(pipdtc)(1, 4‐dppb)]ClO₄ (pipdtc^‐ = piperidinecarbodithioato anion, 1, 4‐dppb = bis(diphenylphosphino)butane) prepared by the reaction between Ni(pipdtc)₂, NiCl₂�6₂2O, and 1, 4‐dppb in CH₃CN‐CH₃OH is reported.     

Syntheses and structures of nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes with biacetyl bis(benzoylhydrazone): one-dimensional self-assembly via π–π interaction and hydrogen bonding

Reactions of Ni(O₂CCH₃)₂·4H₂O and Cu(O₂CCH₃)₂·H₂O with biacetyl bis(benzoylhydrazone) (H₂babh) in alcoholic media afford mononuclear nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes of general formula [M(babh)]. The complexes have been characterized by microanalysis (C, H, N), magnetic susceptibility, and various spectroscopic measurements. X-ray structures of both complexes have been determined. The metal centre in [Ni(babh)] is in square-planar N₂O₂ environment provided by the tetradentate babh²⁻. On the other hand, [Cu(babh)] crystallizes as distorted square-pyramidal [Cu(babh)(CH₃OH)] from methanol. Here the tetradentate babh²⁻ constitutes the N₂O₂ square-base and the O-coordinating methanol occupies the apical site. In the crystal lattice, the molecules of [Ni(babh)] form a one-dimensional π-stacked structure. The [Cu(babh)(CH₃OH)] molecules also form a one-dimensional structure with alternating long and short Cu···Cu distances via intermolecular O–H···N hydrogen bonding and π–π interaction.     

Electrochemical Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel(II) Complexes with N‐2‐Pyridyl‐sulfonamide Ligands

Heteroleptic nickel(II) complexes [NiL₂L′] of a series of monoanionic and potentially bidentate N‐2‐pyridyl‐sulfonamide ligands [HL] and 2,2′‐bipyridine or 1,10‐Phenanthroline (L′) have been prepared by electrochemical oxidation of a nickel anode in an acetonitrile solution of the ligands. The complexes have been characterized by microanalysis, IR and electronic spectroscopy, magnetic measurements and LSI mass spectrometry. The crystal structure of [Ni(Ms6mepy)₂(bipy)] has been determined by x‐ray diffraction and shows the metal in an octahedral NiN₆ environment. Octahedral structures are also proposed for the other complexes with the N‐2‐pyridyl‐sulfonamide ligands acting as N,N′ or N, O bidentate systems, depending on the position of the methyl substituent on the pyridine ring.     

Synthesis and characterization of picolinate-containing nickel(II) complexes with tridentate and tripodal tetradentate ligands

Two picolinate-containing nickel(II) complexes [Ni(bbma)(pic)(H₂O)]ClO₄ · CH₃OH (1) and [Ni(ntb)(pic)]Cl · CH₃OH · 3H₂O (2) were synthesized and characterized by infrared, elemental analysis, UV-Vis, and X-ray diffraction analyses, where bbma is bis(benzimidazol-2-yl-methyl)amine, ntb is tris(2-benzimidazolylmethyl)amine, pic is the anion of picolinic acid. X-ray analysis shows that both complexes are mononuclear with picolinate coordinated to Ni(II) in a μ₂-N,O chelating mode. Both complexes adopt distorted octahedral geometry. Intermolecular N–H ··· O and O–H ··· O hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions in 1 and 2 are important in stabilization of the crystal structures.     

A Novel Dinuclear Nickel(II) Complex with Three Bridges of Cl–, OAc– and (‐OCH2CH2O‐) Group of N,N, N′, N′‐Tetrakis(2‐benzimidazolyl methyl‐1, 4‐di‐ethylene amino) Glycol Ether

The novel dinuclear Ni²⁺ complex [Ni₂(μ‐Cl)(μ‐OAc) (EGTB)]·Cl·ClO₄·2CH₃OH, where EGTB is N, N, N′, N′‐tetrakis (2‐benzimidazolyl methyl‐1, 4‐di‐ethylene amino)glycol ether, crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pnma with a = 15.272(2), b = 14.768(2), c = 22.486(3) Å, V = 5071.4(12) ų, Z = 4, D_calc = 1.414 g cm^?3, and is bridged by triply bridging agents of a chloride ion, an acetate and an intra‐ligand (‐OCH₂CH₂O‐) group. The nickel coordination geometry is that of a slightly distorted octahedron with a NiN₃O₂Cl arrangement of the ligand donor atoms. The Ni–Cl distance is 2.361(2) Å, and two Ni–O distances are 1.996(5) and 2.279(6) Å. The three Ni–N distances are 2.033(7), 2.060(6), and 2.166(6) Å with the Ni–N bond trans to an ether oxygen the shortest, the Ni–N bond trans to an acetate oxygen the middle and the Ni–N bond trans to Cl the longest.