Facile one-pot synthesis of gold nanoparticles stabilized with bifunctional amino/siloxy ligands

A method for the direct one-pot synthesis of amine-stabilized gold nanoparticles using 3-(trimethoxysilylpropyl)diethylenetriamine (TMSP dien) is described. The amine groups of this bifunctional molecule act as a stabilizer for gold nanoparticles as they form by reduction of HAuCl4. Highly stable gold nanoparticles with sizes tunable between 8 and 20 nm can be readily obtained. This method is quite simple to implement and environmentally benign as there is no need to add an external reducing reagent. The incorporated siloxy functionality was subsequently used to form a silica shell around the gold particle.     

Facile one-pot synthesis of gold nanoparticles and their sensing protocol

This communication reports facile one pot synthesis of amoxicillin and sodium salt of amoxicillin stabilized gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs). Primarily the cyclic thioether linkage i.e. the thiozolidine ring of amoxicillin is utilized for sequestering Au(III). Fluorescence quenching of these clusters makes it an efficient protocol for sensing Cu(2+) at nano scale levels.     

Facile one-pot synthesis and morphological control of asymmetric superparamagnetic composite nanoparticles

A one-pot colloidal reaction strategy was developed to synthesize asymmetric magnetic composite particles (AMCPs) with high anisotropy and magnetic content. The asymmetricity was established by having two portions of the particle composed of both polystyrene and silica, among which the latter was conjugated with magnetite nanoparticles. Phase separation was found to be critical in developing the asymmetric structure between the inorganic and polymer components during miniemulsion polymerization and the sol-gel reaction. Morphological control of the magnetic composite particles was achieved in a straightforward fashion by adjusting the processing parameters. These asymmetric nanomaterials with superparamagnetic and amphiphilic properties will have significant potential in biomedical applications.     

Photochemical properties of a myoglobin-CdTe quantum dot conjugate

A myoglobin-cadmium telluride quantum dot conjugate was constructed using an artificial heme modified with a thiol moiety as a linker. Irradiation of the myoglobin-cadmium telluride conjugate generated the photoreduced ferrous myoglobin via an electron transfer from the photoexcited quantum dot, leading to the formation of CO-bound myoglobin under a CO atmosphere.     

Facile one-pot synthesis of anisaldehyde

At room temperature, anisaldehyde (4-methoxybenzaldehyde) is synthesized based on the ozonolysis of anethole (1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-benzene) in a novel and environmentally friendly system composed of water and ethyl acetate. In the presence of water, ozonolysis of anethole results in the direct formation of anisaldehyde, avoiding the isolation or decomposition of ozonide.     

The synthesis and bio-applications of magnetic and fluorescent bifunctional composite nanoparticles

Magnetic-fluorescent composite nanoparticles as a new kind of nanoparticle have attracted much attention in recent years. The composite nanoparticles combine the fluorescent properties, magnetic properties and the physical properties of nano-size, so they can offer a range of potential applications, such as bioseparation and bio-imaging, tumor cell localization, and even cancer treatment. This Minireview will introduce the main synthesis strategies for the fabrication of magnetic-fluorescent composite nanoparticles, the current and potential bio-application of magnetic-fluorescent nanocomposites, including protein and DNA separation and detection, bio-imaging and sorting in vitro and in vivo, drug delivery and the cancer treatment.     

Facile one-pot synthesis of photochromic pyrans

[reaction: see text]. Photochromic pyrans, including [3H]naphtho[2,1-b]pyrans, [2H]naphtho[1,2-b]pyrans, indeno-fused naphtho[1,2-b]pyrans, and heteroannulated pyrans, were synthesized in excellent yields through a facile one-pot procedure by reaction of propargyl alcohol and naphthol or phenol derivatives in the presence of 5 mol % PPTS and 2 equiv of (MeO)3CH. Symmetrical and nonsymmetrical bispyrans can also be prepared using the protocol.     

Facile one-pot synthesis of S-alkyl thiocarbamates

We report a novel one-pot two-step synthesis of a variety of S-alkyl thiocarbamates. This method offers a two-directional approach making use of trichloroacetyl chloride, requires no complex starting material, incorporates a variety of substituents, and proceeds in high yields.     

Facile one-pot synthesis of PEGylated monodisperse mesoporous silica nanoparticles with controllable particle sizes

In this work, we describe the one-pot synthesis of PEGylated mesoporous silica nanoparticles （MSNs） with uniform shape, tunable sizes, and narrow size distributions. The size of these nanoparticles can be controlled from 49 nm to 98 nm by simply varying the concentration oftriethanolamine during the base- catalyzed sol-gel reaction. Particles were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, Fourier transform infrared spectrometry, thermogravimetric analysis, and nitrogen adsorption-desorption measurements. These PEGylated MSNs exhibited excellent long-term stability in biological media, which ensures their potential applications in drug delivery.     

Facile one-pot synthesis of a photo patternable anthracene polymer

A polycyclic aromatic compound, anthracene, was covalently connected through a methylene bridge via Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction. Thus, a highly fluorescent anthracene polymer (PMAn) linked by a methylene unit was prepared in one step to produce a conjugated-nonconjugated spacer-type polymer through its reaction with chloromethyl methyl ether (CME) and FeCl₃ at 0 °C. The resultant polymer was soluble in organic solvents and showed significantly higher fluorescence (quantum yield = 0.80) compared to monomeric anthracene, 9-methylanthracene, in chloroform solution. Fluorescent thin films of PMAn as solid media were prepared with high film uniformity. The emission of the film was extinguished when the film was exposed to a UV source, due to the photodimerization of anthracene unit. A fluorescent gap electrode pattern was formed on the polymer film-forming average step depth of 8 nm and 14 nm, after 30 and 60 min irradiation with a UV light, respectively. The photo patternable fluorescent polymer afforded a convenient method of image formation and patterning.     

Facile fabrication of fluorescent-superhydrophobic bifunctional ligand-free quantum dots

We present herein a facile strategy for fabrication of fluorescent-ultrahydrophobic bifunctional ligand-free CdS quantum dots (QDs) using cadmium acetate, sodium sulfide as starting materials, and ethanol as the solvent. The as-prepared CdS QDs without ligands exhibit good photochemical stability and photoluminescence (PL) in comparison with the previously reported aqueous CdS QDs. The effects of various experimental variables, including Cd/S molar ratio, reaction time, and reaction temperature on the optical properties of the obtained CdS QDs have been systematically investigated. Subsquently, dodecanethiol was introduced to modify these CdS QDs, further conferring them with superhydrophobic property, along with good compatibility with polymers. The features and structures of the as-prepared QDs and their hybrids on UV–Vis, PL spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared, transmission electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, and contact angle have been disscussed.     

Facile one-pot synthesis of aromatic and heteroaromatic sulfonamides

A series of arene and heteroarene sulfonamides were prepared in one vessel from aryl and heteroaryl bromides via conversion into the corresponding Grignard reagents using either magnesium or isopropylmagnesium chloride and subsequent reaction with sulfur dioxide, sulfuryl chloride, and an amine.     

Facile one-pot synthesis of 5-substituted hydantoins

5-Substituted and 5,5-disubstituted hydantoins are synthesised from the corresponding aldehydes or ketones, using a one-pot, gallium(III) triflate-catalysed procedure that is compatible with a range of substrates and solvents.     

Facile synthesis of magnetic microcapsules by synchronous formation of magnetite nanoparticles

Magnetite/poly (lactic acid) (PLA) composite microcapsules with controllable composition and magnetic property were synthesized by a facile interfacial coprecipitation joint double emulsion–solvent evaporation process. In this method, the interfacial coprecipitation was performed at the water-in-oil (W₁/O) interface and the generated Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles were incorporated into PLA microcapsules simultaneously. The magnetite content of the resultant composite microcapsules can be controlled as high as 38 wt.%. This novel method not only simplifies the fabrication process but also improves the magnetic property of composite microcapsules.     

Facile one-pot synthesis of N-difluoromethyl-2-pyridone derivatives

[reaction: see text] A novel one-pot synthesis of N-difluoromethyl-2-pyridones is described. N-(Pyridin-2-yl)acetamide derivatives were excellent precursors for the preparation of N-difluoromethyl-2-pyridone derivatives. Difluoromethylation of 2-acetaminopyridine derivatives was achieved with sodium chlorodifluoroacetate as a difluorocarbene source in the presence of a catalytic amount of 18-crown-6. Subsequent in situ hydrolysis of resultant 1,2-dihydro-2-acetimino-1-difluoromethylpyridines proceeded under mild acidic conditions to afford the corresponding N-difluoromethyl-2-pyridones in moderate to good yields.     

Facile one-pot synthesis of pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives over ZrO2 nanoparticles catalyst

An efficient synthesis of hexahydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidinetrione derivatives is achieved via tandem Knoevenagel-Michael addition of aromatic aldehydes,methylcyanoacetate and 4（6）-aminouracil in solvent-free conditions in the presence of 10 mol%of ZrO₂ nanoparticles（ZrO₂ NPs） as a heterogenous catalyst.The procedure is formed in high yields,short reaction time and an environmentally friendly specificity.     

Facile synthesis of aminophenylboronic acid-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles for selective separation of glycopeptides and glycoproteins

In this work, aminophenylboronic acid-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles were synthesized, and applied to selective separation of glycopeptides and glycoproteins.     

Synthesis of hollow magnetic and luminescent bifunctional composite nanoparticles

Composite nanoparticles consisted of Au-coating Co superparamagnetic cores and CdSe shells have been synthesized. In-situ reduction and cation exchange methods have been applied in the synthetic process. The composite nanoparticles have been characterized by various methods. Experimental results showed that the oxidation of cobalt nanoparticles might be restrained by a gold shell. The as-prepared nanoconjugates exhibited magnetic and luminescent properties. The bifunctional nanoparticles can be used as detecting agent to analyze tumor cell in vitro and in vivo. We believe that the results could be used as a reference by researchers engaged in both fundamental and applied biomedicine.     

Facile one-pot method for the synthesis of novel glycosylidene-based quinolines

A one-pot approach to the synthesis of novel glycosylidene-based quinolines is described. The reaction involves a Lewis acid catalyzed Povarov addition followed by oxidation of the resulting spiroanellated tetrahydroquinoline intermediates to yield the open-ring glycosylidene-derived quinoline.