A density functional study of 1,1,5‐tris(4‐dimethylaminophenyl)‐3‐methyl‐divinylene

The optimized molecular structural parameters and UV‐vis, IR and Raman spectra of a dye molecule with an open formula of 1,1,5‐Tris(4‐dimethylaminophenyl)‐3‐methyl‐divinylene are determined by means of density functional theory (DFT) calculations using B3LYP/6‐31G** formalism. Neutral and cationically charged molecules are used for DFT computations. C? C, C?C, and N? C bond distances of dimethylaminophenyl groups of the dye molecule are in reasonable agreement with the experimental and theoretical C? C, C?C, and N? C bond lengths of the group reported in the literature. Because Vis‐NIR region is near UV‐Vis region in the electromagnetic spectra, calculated maximum wavelengths of UV‐vis spectra are close to those of the experimental VIS‐NIR spectra reported. C?C stretching frequencies calculated for dimethylaminophenyl, alkene, and benzene ring groups are also in good agreement with experimentally reported values. All calculated frequencies fall within 2.2% of the experimental frequency region. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2010     

含二茂铁基偶氮染料的光稳定性研究

利用UV-Vis吸收光谱仪和光化学反应器研究了含二茂铁基偶氮染料及相应的偶氮染料溶液的光降解动力学.在溶液中,它们的光降解反应遵循零级动力学模型.与相应的偶氮染料相比,含二茂铁基的偶氮染料溶液具有较好的光稳定性.这表明,在其分子内存在着有效的从偶氮染料母体到二茂铁基团的分子内三重态-三重态能量传递,上述过程降低了偶氮染料激发三重态的生成,避免了染料的过早降解,提高了其稳定性.     

新型侧链偶氮聚电解质的合成及性能研究

通过自由基聚合合成了一种侧链型偶氮聚电解质 ,聚丙烯酸 2 [4 (4′ 羧基苯基偶氮 )苯基 ]乙酯(PCAPEA) .详细研究了PCAPEA水溶液的pH值对其紫外 可见光谱和光响应性的影响 .研究发现 ,PCAPEA水溶液的紫外吸收光谱对pH值具有高度敏感性 ,并且在不同pH值条件下其光响应性有很大差别 .这种差别反映了PCAPEA分子中的偶氮苯基团在水溶液中聚集状态的变化 .本论文还研究了PCAPEA与聚二烯丙基二甲基氯化铵 (PDAC)在不同溶剂中的静电逐层自组装 .研究发现 ,PCAPEA的水和有机溶剂的混合溶液也可用来进行自组装 ,这一新方法可用于水溶性差的聚电解质的自组装     

An Experimental and Theoretical Study on Influence of H‐bonding on the Synthesized Azo Derivatives Structures

We have reported a simple and efficient reaction for the synthesis of some new functionalized azo structures which were prepared by electron deficient acetylenic compounds in the presence of triphenylphosphine. The characterization of the synthesized azo compounds has been determined by FTIR, UV‐Vis, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and Mass spectroscopic techniques. The influence of H‐bonding on the products has been shown by different experimental analysis. Also, the regioselectivity of the reaction, tautomerization equilibrium and the stability of products was investigated using DFT calculations at the B3LYP/6‐31G level of theory.     

偶氮聚电解质的聚集和纳米聚集体

研究了两种具有不同化学结构的阴离子型偶氮聚电解质在四氢呋喃 /水混合溶剂中的聚集行为 .利用紫外 可见光谱和透射电镜等研究了偶氮聚电解质的聚集过程以及相应聚集体的形貌以及介质pH对聚集的影响 .结果表明 ,在四氢呋喃 /水混合溶剂中 ,随着水含量的增加 ,偶氮生色团逐渐聚集 ,其紫外光谱上最大吸收峰位置逐渐蓝移 ,而强度逐渐下降 .在较高浓度条件下 ,形成的聚集体可以用透射电镜直接观察到 ,呈现直径为 80nm左右的球形超分子结构 .与相应的偶氮两亲性小分子相比 ,这两种偶氮聚电解质形成的聚集体具有更高的稳定性 .由于羧酸基团和偶氮生色团相互连接的方式不同 ,溶液pH对这两种聚集体具有完全相反的影响 .偶氮生色团的聚集会严重影响偶氮生色团反式至顺式的异构化效率 .     

Transformations of methyl orange dimers in aqueous–acid solutions,according to UV–Vis spectroscopy data

The effect acidity has on the UV–Vis absorption spectra of azo dye methyl orange (MOD) in aqueous solutions of hydrochloric acid in the pH range of 1.7 to 7 and sulfuric acid in the 0.24 to 18 mol/L range of concentrations is investigated. The spectral transformations of MOD solutions are compared to the corresponding spectral transformations of solutions of dimethylaminoazobenzene (DAB), which is an azo dye akin to MOD. A close resemblance between the spectral transformations of MOD and dimers DAB₂ is revealed. It is concluded that the ground state of MOD, like the ground state of DAB, consists of not individual molecules but of supramolecular dimers MOD₂. It is found that dimers MOD₂ in aqueous low-acidic solutions are reversibly protonated with the formation of di- and triprotonated forms, which reversibly dissociate into diprotonated monomers upon an increase in acidity. The structural formulas of the chromogenic groups responsible for the spectral transformations, and the mechanisms of their reversible transformations, are given.     

邻位甲基红水溶液的光谱性质随pH值的变化：含时密度泛函理论计算与实验研究

探明影响甲基红光谱性质的各种因素,有助于拓宽偶氮苯衍生物在有机光电器件中的应用。采用密度泛函理论和实验相结合的方法研究了溶液酸碱性和溶剂水对邻位甲基红水溶液光谱的影响。溶液pH从13.1逐渐降低至0.5,邻位甲基红水溶液的最大吸收波长从430 nm红移至520 nm。在不同酸碱条件下,主要有三种物种共存于甲基红水溶液中,它们分别是双质子化的甲基红o-H₂MR⁺ (强酸性条件下),单质子化的甲基红o-HMR (弱酸条件下)和碱性甲基红o-MR^- (碱性条件下),通过密度泛函理论计算研究了三种不同形式的电子结构特征。采用含时密度泛函理论计算了甲基红偶极跃迁允许的最低激发能,分别采用连续介质模型和分子簇模型研究水溶剂对甲基红电子结构和光谱性质的影响。在酸性条件下,o-H₂MR⁺和o-HMR分子内氢键导致π共轭体系平面性增强,因而光谱红移。而在碱性条件下,溶剂对o-MR^-的光谱有显著影响：极性o-HMR和o-MR^-与水分子的偶极-偶极相互作用导致光谱进一步红移。     

A Tetrasilicon Analogue of Bicyclo[1.1.0]but‐1(3)‐ene Containing a Si=Si Double Bond with an Inverted Geometry

Bicyclo[1.1.0]tetrasil‐1(3)‐ene 1 , a tetrasilicon analogue of bicyclo[1.1.0]but‐1(3)‐ene that contains a formal double bond between bridgehead silicon atoms in an inverted geometry, was synthesized and isolated in the form of thermally stable orange crystals. The distance between the bridgehead Si atoms in 1 is much longer than those in typical Si=Si bonds, but still shorter than that of a previously reported pentasila[1.1.1]propellane. DFT calculations suggest that the bridgehead bond in 1 comprises a σ bond with an inverted geometry and a π bond. This notion is supported by the UV/Vis spectrum of 1 , which exhibits several absorption bands in the UV/Vis region. While 1 is stable toward typical trapping agents for Si=Si double bonds, 1 reacts with carbon tetrachloride to furnish a hexachlorotetrasilane.     

Dyes in Liquid Crystals: Experimental and Computational Studies of a Guest–Host System Based on a Combined DFT and MD Approach

Practical applications of guest–host liquid crystal systems are critically dependent on the alignment of the guest species within the liquid crystal host. UV/Vis absorption spectroscopy shows that the 1,5‐dihydroxy‐2,6‐bis‐(4‐propylphenyl)‐9,10‐anthraquinone dye aligns within the E7 nematic host, giving an experimental dichroic ratio of 9.40 and dye order parameter of 0.74. This alignment was modelled by using a combination of density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) computational approaches that do not require the input of experimental data. Time‐dependent DFT calculations show that the electronic transition dipole moment is highly aligned with the long molecular axis of the dye. Fully atomistic MD simulations show that the long axis of the dye is less highly aligned within the E7 host, indicating that this contribution limits the overall dye alignment and, thereby, the potential practical applications of this particular system. Importantly, this study demonstrates an experimental and combined DFT and MD computational approach that may be applied generally to guest–host systems, providing a potential route to their rational design.     

Photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes in aqueous solutions under UV irradiation using nano-strontium titanate as the nanophotocatalyst

Research on photocatalytic degradation rate of azo dyes using nano-strontium titanate in photocatalysis process was the main goal of present study. In this regard, the influence of the main operating parameters such a photocatalyst concentration, dye concentration, temperature, pH and the presence of hydrogen peroxide upon dye removal rate under UV irradiation was studied. The absorbance of samples was measured by a UV–Vis spectrophotometer. The structure and morphology of nano-powder were investigated using scanning electron microscopy and crystalline structure by X-ray diffraction spectroscopy. The results reveal that nano-strontium titanate has high and significant photocatalytic activity and in comparison with nano-titanium dioxide was superior photocatalyst.     

Spectroscopic investigation (IR and NMR) and HOMO-LUMO analysis of aromatic imines using theoretical approach

In this work, the theoretical studies on the structure, FT-IR, NMR, and UV–Vis spectroscopy of (E)-N-benzylidenebenzenamine (A1) and (E)-N-(2, 4′-dichlorobenzylidene) propan-1-amine (A2) are presented. The optimized structure of the molecules, NMR and UV–Vis spectra analysis were determined by the Density Functional Theory (DFT) method using B3LYP/6-311G (d, p) basis set. For FT-IR analysis, both the HF and DFT methods were used in order to determine their accuracy and reliability in theoretical calculations. The computed result of DFT calculations in comparison with the experimental results showed that the DFT method gives a more accurate prediction. The infrared (IR) spectra for the imine molecules have been recorded in the region of 500–4000 cm^?1. The gauge-independent atomic orbital (GIAO) method has been used to evaluate the ¹³C and ¹H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) chemical shifts of the molecules. The computed results of NMR spectra of the molecules was found to be in good agreement with the experimental data. The UV–Vis spectra of the molecules were computed to determine the HOMO-LUMO energies in order to gain insight into their electronic properties. Mulliken population analysis on atomic charges of the molecules was also calculated using the HF (Hartree-Fock) and B3LYP method. All the computed results indicated that the B3LYP method provides satisfactory results and, therefore, can be employed to support experimental data. It also demonstrated a reliable approach towards characterization of molecules in chemical science.     

Helical Nanographenes Containing an Azulene Unit: Synthesis,Crystal Structures,and Properties

Three unprecedented helical nanographenes ( 1 , 2 , and 3 ) containing an azulene unit are synthesized. The resultant helical structures are unambiguously confirmed by X‐ray crystallographic analysis. The embedded azulene unit in 2 possesses a record‐high twisting degree (16.1°) as a result of the contiguous steric repulsion at the helical inner rim. Structural analysis in combination with theoretical calculations reveals that these helical nanographenes manifest a global aromatic structure, while the inner azulene unit exhibits weak antiaromatic character. Furthermore, UV/Vis‐spectral measurements reveal that superhelicenes 2 and 3 possess narrow energy gaps ( 2 : 1.88 eV; 3 : 2.03 eV), as corroborated by cyclic voltammetry and supported by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The stable oxidized and reduced states of 2 and 3 are characterized by in‐situ EPR/Vis–NIR spectroelectrochemistry. Our study provides a novel synthetic strategy for helical nanographenes containing azulene units as well as their associated structures and physical properties.     

Activation by Glutathione in Hypoxic Environment of an Azo-based Rhodamine Activatable Photosensitizer. A Computational Elucidation

In the present paper, density functional theory (DFT) has been applied to the study of the activation mechanism of a new selenium azo-rhodamine (azoSeRho) in presence of the tripeptide thiol, glutathione (GSH), as potent activatable photosensitizer to be employed in photodynamic therapy. The introduction of the azo group into the conjugated system of the seleno-rhodamine dye and its reaction with GSH allow the selective formation of the active photosensitizer, SeRho. Furthermore, DFT calculations have allowed to shed light on the activation mechanism of the azoSeRho photosensitizer when molecular oxygen is present and hydrogen peroxide is formed. This study is the first theoretical investigation revealing how the reductive cleavage of the azo moiety by GSH occurs. Time-dependent DFT approach has been used to evaluate the chalcogen-substitution effect on the structures and photophysical properties of the azo derivatives and, then, on the activated photosensitizers.     

偶氮聚电解质在水性介质中的聚集行为和光响应性研究

研究了一种侧链型偶氮聚电解质(PPAPE)在水溶液和水/四氢呋喃混合溶液中的缔合及聚集行为.利用紫外光谱检测了缔合体的形成过程.通过测定不同浓度下溶液的表面张力确定PPAPE在水溶液中的临界聚集浓度,并利用透射电镜对PPAPE聚集体直接进行观察.研究表明,PPAPE的疏水性偶氮生色团在适当的条件下会发生缔合,并进一步聚集成具有纳米尺寸的微球.伴随缔合体的形成,PPAPE的紫外最大吸收峰位置明显蓝移,而且这种缔合行为使PPAPE的光色效应明显减弱.尽管溶液pH值对PPAPE的光色效应也有明显的影响,但作用机理有本质的区别.     

Synthesis, characterization, and DFT studies of a novel azo dye derived from racemic or optically active binaphthol

We present a new azo reactive dye from racemic or optically active BINOL. This dye was characterized by UV-vis, FTIR, mass, ¹H NMR, and ¹³C NMR spectroscopic techniques and elemental analysis. The structure and spectrometry of this azo dye have been investigated theoretically by performing HF and DFT levels of theory using the standard 6-31G^∗ basis set. The optimized geometries and calculated vibrational frequencies are evaluated via comparison with experimental values. The vibrational spectral data obtained from solid phase FTIR spectra are assigned based on the results of the theoretical calculations. The theoretical electronic absorption spectra have been calculated using CIS, TD-DFT, and ZINDO methods. In addition, a good agreement between calculated and experimental NMR data is observed.     

主链型聚氨酯光动力高分子的合成与表征

合成了一种主链含推拉电子型偶氮苯基团的聚氨酯光动力高分子 .对聚合物的结构、热性能及光学性能进行了表征 .此聚合物为主链含假芪型偶氮生色团的无定形高分子 .用 4 88nmAr+ 激光对聚合物薄膜进行光加工 ,得到了规则的正弦表面起伏光栅 ,其起伏深度大于 2 0 0nm .光栅的一级衍射效率可达 2 4 % .     

DFT and ab initio study of structure of dyes derived from 2-hydroxy and 2,4-dihydroxy benzoic acids

We present a detailed analysis of the structural, infrared spectra and visible spectra of a series of azo dyes preparation of salicylic acid and 2,4-dihydroxy benzoic acid derivatives as the coupling component. The preparation of these azo dyes with salicylic acid and 2,4-dihydroxy benzoic acid derivatives (salicylic acid, methyl salicylate, ethyl salicylate, butyl salicylate, methyl 2,4-dihydroxy benzoate, ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy benzoate, salicylaldehyde, salicylamide, 2,4-dihydroxy benzamide, salicylaldoxime) have been investigated theoretically by performing HF and DFT levels of theory using the standard 6-31G* basis set. The optimized geometries and calculated vibrational frequencies are evaluated via comparison with experimental values. The vibrational spectral data obtained from solid phase FT-IR spectra are assigned modes based on the results of the theoretical calculations. The observed spectra are found to be in good agreement with the calculations.     

Simultaneous formation of platinum‐based nanocatalysts and degradation of dyes at oil/water interface: Comparative morphological and kinetic studies

To decrease the water pollution of textile industries with a large amount of toxic and non‐biodegradable colored dye effluents, an efficient technique is required to safely remove harmful pollutants. In this paper, the reaction between azo dyes and NaBH₄ catalyzed by nanoparticles (NPs) thin films has been studied. We report insitu degradation of methyl orange (MO) and methyl red (MR) by using Pt‐based thin films monitored by UV–Vis spectroscopy. We have synthesized different thin films such as Pt, PtPd, PtFeFe₂O₃, PtNi and PtAu films from Pt organometallic precursor in the MO and MR medium (dye degradation and NPs formation is happened simultaneously) and activity of these films were compared in the complete degradation of MO and MR dyes. Rate constants for the catalyzed reactions have been determined. PtPd NPs thin film has shown the highest rate constant for the degradation of MO and MR within only a few seconds due to its well‐ordered structure. Furthermore, the effect of presence of MO on the morphology of NPs was investigated.     

The Properties and Activity of TiO2/beta‐SiC Nanocomposites in Organic Dyes Photodegradation

The TiO₂/beta‐SiC nanocomposites containing 0–25 wt. % of beta‐SiC were synthesized by the sol‐gel method and tested in the photodegradation of methylene blue and methyl orange water solutions. With the increase in SiC content, only a slight decrease in energy band gap was observed (3.19–3.12 eV), together with significant increase in the surface area of the catalysts (42.7–80.4 m² g^?1). In the synthesized material, the anatase phase of TiO₂ was present in the form of small agglomerates resulting from the mechanical mixing process. In the process conditions (catalyst concentration 0.5 g L^?1, initial dye concentration 100 ppm, light source 100 W UV‐Vis lamp), we have observed no signs of catalyst deactivation. The significantly higher photodegradation activity of methylene blue than methyl orange can be attributed to the preferable pH of the solution compared to pH_PZC and the cationic character of the first dye. In case of methyl orange, pH process conditions substantially limit the contact of the catalyst with the dye, as negatively charged surface of the catalysts repels the dissociated anionic dye molecules.