Raman excitation profiles of adsorbates at roughened silver surfaces

The excitation profiles of Raman bands of pyridine (1008 cm^?1), triphenylphosphine (997 cm^?1), [CN]^? (2114 cm^?1), and [Ru₃O₂(NH₃)₁₄]⁶⁺ (ruthenium red, 275 cm^?1) adsorbed at roughened silver-aqueous interfaces have been measured over the range 458–799 nm. Apart from [CN]^? for which experimental limitations prevented measurements with excitation in the far red, each of the adsorbates shows a pronounced excitation profile maximum for excitation in the range 590–750 nm. Measurements on triphenylphosphine at a silver-aqueous interface and on the same silver surface in gaseous nitrogen detected some difference in the excitation profiles due to change of medium. These results are discussed in relation to various theories of enhanced Raman scattering by adsorbates at metal surfaces.     

Ab initio study of the electronic structure of the molecule-based ferromagnet Co[N(CN)2]2

We have investigated the electronic and magnetic properties of the molecule-based magnet Co[N(CN)₂]₂ using the full potential linearized augmented plane wave (FP-LAPW) method. The relative stability of the ground state, density of states and charge distributions were examined. Total energy calculations reveals that the ferromagnetic phase is a stable ground state for Co[N(CN)₂]₂ in agreement with the previous experimental findings. It is noteworthy that we predict the Co[N(CN)₂]₂ is a ferromagnetic semiconductor with a small band gap of 0.027 eV, and the semiconductor property can be connected to the strong crystal field splitting of Co²⁺ 3d states for Co[N(CN)₂]₂. Such a molecule-based ferromagnetic semiconductor would offer a potential for semiconductor applications, therefore, an experimental confirmation of our theoretical predictions is encouraged.     

Nucleophilicity of metal carbonyl anions in vinylic substitution reactions

Second order rate constants are reported for the reactions of metal carbonyl anions ([M(CO)_nL]^?) with several vinyl halides: PhCCl?C(CN)₂, Z‐ and E‐Ph(CN)C?CHHal (Hal = Cl, Br) which follow the addition–elimination (Ad_NE) substitution mechanism. The obtained data show that the nucleophilic reactivity of [M(CO)_nL]^? anions towards vinyl halides increases in the same order as in aliphatic S_N2 reactions, but much more steeply, by 14 orders of magnitude in the row log{ }: [CpFe(CO)₂]^? (～14), [Re(CO)₅]^? (7.8), [Mn(CO)₅]^? 2.1, [CpW(CO)₃]^? (0.7) > [CpMo(CO)₃]^? (0). A good correlation exists between nucleophilicities of [M(CO)_nL]^? anions towards vinyl (sp²‐carbon) and alkyl halides (sp³‐carbon) with slope 2.7. The reactivity of [M(CO)_nL]^? in a halogen–metal exchange process (with Z‐PhC(CN)?CHI) follows a similar ‘large’ scale as in the Ad_NE process. The nucleophilicity of [M(CO)_nL]^? anions correlates better with their one‐electron oxidation potentials (E_ox) than with their basicity (pK_a of [M(CO)_nL]H). Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Force field calculations of acetonitrile using CNDO/force method

The redundancy-free internal valence force field (RFIVFF) of acetonitrile is reported using CNDO/force method. The initial force field is set up by taking the interaction and bending force constants from CNDO force field and transferring stretching force constants from the force fields of chemically related molecules. The final force field is obtained by refining the initial force field using vibrational harmonic frequencies of CH₃CN,¹³CH₃CN, CH₃ ¹³CN, CH₃C¹⁵N, CD₃CN and CD₃ ¹³CN. The final force field thus obtained is found to be excellent on the basis of frequency fit and potential energy distribution.     

Generation of CW cold CH3CN molecular beam by a bent electostatic quadrupole guiding: Monte-Carlo study

A new kind of continuous-wave (CW) cold molecular beam, methyl cyanide (CH₃CN) beam, is generated by a bent electrostatic quadrupole guiding. The Stark shift of rotational energy levels of CH₃CN molecule and its population distribution are calculated, and the dynamic processes of electrostatic guiding and energy filtering of CH₃CN molecules from a gas source with room temperature (300 K) are simulated by Monte Carlo Method. The study showed that the longitudinal and transversal temperatures of output cold CH3CN beam could be about ～2 K and ～ 420 mK, and the corresponding guiding efficiency was about 10^?5 as the guiding voltage was 3 kV. Furthermore, the temperature of the guided molecules and its guiding efficiency can be controlled by adjusting the guiding voltages applied on electrodes.     

Normal Coordinate Analysis of the Tricyanomethanide ion C(CN)− 3 (D3h)

Abstract

A complete normal coordinate analysis has been performed for the tricyanomethanide ion C(CN)^? ₃ for which a planar structure of symmetry D_3h was assumed. The symmetric Fand internal f valence force constant matrices were derived in the general case by using a GVFF and the results are applied to C(CN)^? ₃.     

Electrochemical Studies on Substituted Iron-Hexacyanoiron(III) Bi-Layered Thin Films at Glassy Carbon Electrode/Electrolyte Interface

Thin films (30–50 nm) of bilayered HCM (hexacyanometalates) were prepared using direct electrodeposition or electrochemically driven insertion-substitution of PB (Prussian Blue) or InHCF (Indium Hexacyanoferrate) or K..In _x [Fe{CN}₆] _y , as starting material. The redox behavior of the immobilized counter/central ions at GCE/electrolyte interface have been investigated in aqueous KCl (pH 1) electrolytes using dynamic voltammetric techniques. Studies show that when the counter Fe or In ion is replaced by expandable partially filled d orbits elements such as Ru³⁺ a redox wave of the inserted counter ion is observed. Furthermore, the substitution of Fe as a counter ion with other poly-valent cations was found to be reversible if PB was the starting material. Studies were extended to include the EC (electrochemical) behavior of related HCM compounds such as K...Al _x [Fe{CN}₆] _y K, Ni _x [Fe{CN}₆] _y Cu _x [Fe{CN}₆] _y , K..Zn _x [Fe{CN}₆] _y and, K..Ru[Fe{CN}₆]₃. Unlike studied 3d cations, GCE modified with thin films of copper-hexacyanoiron (III) KCu _x [Fe{CN}₆] _y or CHF showed two redox waves with E^o _f 0.6, 0.9 V vs Ag/AgCl. Studies showed that even immobilized Cu ions were capable of catalyzing the oxidation of hydrazine and sulfite. The mechanism for electro-oxidation is also included.     

Molecular engineering of the electronic,structural, and electrochemical properties of nanostructured 1-methyl-4-phenyl 1,2,4 triazolium-based [PhMTZ][X<Subscript>1–10</Subscript>] ionic liquids through anionic changing

In the present work, molecular engineering of the physicochemical characteristics of ion pairing in 1-methyl-4-phenyl 1,2,4 triazolium-based ionic liquids [PhMTZ][X] (X_1–10 = CH₃CO₂ ^?, Cl^?, NO₃ ^?, CF₃CO₂ ^?, BF₄ ^?, ClO₄ ^?, N(CN)₂ ^?, PF₆ ^?, NTf₂ ^?, and C(CN)₃ ^?) are explored using at M06-2X/6–311++G(d,p) level. The binding Gibbs free energy of ion pairs are reevaluated using ab initio MP2 method and dispersion corrected M06-2X-D3, B2PLYP, B2PLYP-D, and mPW2PLYP-D functionals. Comparison of Gibbs free bottom electrodes (BEs) calculated by B2PLYP and B2PLYP-D functionals reveals that the contribution of dispersion energy to the total BEs vary from 9% for X1 to 17% for X = 10. Besides, the range of the dispersion contribution estimated by M06-2X-D3 functional is found to be 0.6% for X₂ to 5% for X₃. The Gibbs free BEs in solvent media, Gibbs free energy and enthalpy of formation, electrochemical windows, anodic and cathodic stability, volumetric and electron density properties, charge transfer values, and electrostatic maps are evaluated.     

Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy surface analysis correlated with the process of nanoparticle production by laser ablation in liquids

Linkage isomerism is the coexistence of iso-compositional molecules or solids differing by connectivity of the metal to a ligand. In a crystalline solid state, the rotation is possible for asymmetric ligands, e.g., for cyanide ligand. Here we report on our observation of a phase transition in anhydrous RbMn[Fe(CN)₆] (nearly stoichiometric) and on the effect of linkage isomerism ensuing our interpretation of the results of Mössbauer study in which we observe the iron spin state crossover among two phases involved into this transition. The anhydrous RbMn[Fe(CN)₆] can be prepared via prolonged thermal treatment (1 week at at 80 °C) of the as-synthesized hydrated RbMn[Fe(CN)₆]·H₂O. The latter compound famous for its charge-transfer phase transition is a precursor in our case. As the temperature is raising above 80 °C (remaining below 100 °C) we observe RbMn[Fe(CN)₆] that inherited its F-43 m symmetry from RbMn[Fe(CN)₆]·H₂O transforming to a phase of the Fm-3 m symmetry. In the latter, more than half of Fe^3?+? ions are in high-spin state. We suggest a plausible way to explain the spin-crossover that is to allow the linkage isomerism by rotation of the cyanide ligands.     

Electrochemical immune bioassay for the antigen–antibody interaction based on [Fe(CN)<Subscript>6</Subscript>]<Superscript>4-/3-</Superscript> and [AuCl<Subscript>4</Subscript>]<Superscript>-</Superscript> ions-derivated biomimetic interface

A simple and sensitive electrochemical immune bioassay for the detection of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), as a model, was developed based on [Fe(CN)₆]^4-/3- and [AuCl₄]^- ions-derivated biomimetic interface in this study. A layer of [Fe(CN)₆]^4-/3- film (i.e., Prussian blue, PB) was initially electrodeposited onto a glassy carbon electrode, and then [AuCl₄]^- ions were reduced under the potentiostat to form gold nanoparticles on the PB film. Finally, hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) was adsorbed onto the nanogold surface. The performance and factors influencing the immunosensor were assessed and optimized. The proposed immunosensor exhibits a specific response to HBsAg in the range of 2.13–314.3 ng∙ml^-1 with a detection limit of 0.42 ng∙ml^-1. In addition, the developed immunosensor shows high sensitivity, good reproducibility, and long-term stability. Importantly, the ions-derivated biomimetic interface could be further extended for the immobilization of other proteins and biocompound.     

Sers measurement of oxidation-reduction reactions of adsorbates on gold microstructures

The use of surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) to study oxidation-reduction and complexation chemical reactions on Au surfaces is illustrated by: (1) the reaction of Au(CN)₂^? adsorbed on a Au colloid (2140 cm^?) to form Au(CN)₃^2? (2131 cm^?1) on the surface in excess CN^?; (2) the oxidation of Au(CN)₂^? by HNO₃, Cl₂, or Br₂ solutions to form Au(CN)₄^? (2190 cm^?) on a Au colloid; and (3) the dissolution of Au in excess CN^? with O₂. Unlike with Ag surfaces, no SERS is observed when Au powder is exposed to NO, NO₂, SO₂, CO, or CO₂ gases. The surface chemistry of Au is discussed in the light of these reactions.     

The near infrared cavity-enhanced absorption spectrum of methyl cyanide

The absorption spectrum of methyl cyanide (CH₃CN) has been measured in the near IR between 6000 and 8000 cm^?1 with a resolution of 0.12 cm^?1 using Fourier transform incoherent broadband cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy. The spectrum contains several weakly perturbed spectral regions; potential vibrational combination bands contributing to the spectrum are outlined. Line positions and cross-sections of CH₃CN between 6814 and 7067 cm^?1 have been measured at high-resolution of 0.001 cm^?1 using diode laser based off-axis cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy. A total of 4630 new absorption lines of CH₃CN are identified in this region. A value for the self-broadening coefficient has determined to be (3.3±0.2)×10^?3 cm^?1 mbar^?1 for one isolated line at 7034.171 cm^?1. Several line series have been identified in these regions and an autocorrelation analysis performed with a view to aiding future assignments of the rotational-vibrational transitions.     

Preferential orientation of planar Ni(CN)2-4 complex ions in a NaCl lattice: Evidence from EPR studies

Anomalous intensity distribution in the EPR spectrum from tetragonal [Ni(CN)₄.Cl₂]^5- complex in γ-irradiated NaCl:Ni(CN)^2-₄ has been observed. A detailed EPR study revealed that the planar Ni(CN)^2-₄ complex preferentially enters the lattice with the plane parallel to the {100} growth planes of the crystal. Consequently, regions in the crystal could be found where the complex ions are predominantly oriented parallel to one of the three {100} planes of the crystal. Possible mechanisms of incorporation of the ions are discussed.     

Mössbauer studies of photochemical reaction products of Ru(bpy)3 2+ iron cyanide double complexes

The reductive and the oxidative electron-transfer photochemical reaction system of light-irradiated the mix solutions of Ru(bpy)₃ ²⁺ with [Fe(CN)₆]^4–, [Fe(CN)₆]^3–, [Fe(CN)₅NO]^2– and PB (Prussian Blue) have been studied. The double complexes which isolated from the precipitates of the photochemical reaction have been identified by means of Mössbauer spectroscopy. In order to clarify the chemical states of these isolated double complexes, we have (prepared and) studied Mössbauer spectra of the double complexes such as [Ru(bpy)₃]₃[Fe(CN)₆]₂.14H₂O, [Ru(bpy)₃]₂[Fe(CN)₆].10H₂O, [Ru(bpy)₃][Fe(CN)₅NO].4H₂O, and [Ru(bpy)₃][PB]₂.xH₂O.     

Analysis of the ESR Spectrum of a Rhodium (II) Complex

Abstract

Rh(II) complexes are rather scarce¹ and often form dimeric structures, which are diamagnetic. The ESR spectra of definite Rh(II) species have so far been claimed for Rh in ZnWO₃ ², [Rh S₄C₄(CN)₄]^{2 ?}, ^3′4 [Rh(π-C₅H₅)₂]⁵, [(π-C₅H₅)Rh(π-C₂H₄)₂]⁺⁶, and an irradiation produced [RhCπ₂(CN)₄]^{2 ?} complex.⁷ A detailed analysis has been performed on the first², the second⁴ and the last⁷ complexes. The first system shows an almost axial symmetry and the unpaired electron has been assigned to the d_xy orbital² (the x,y,z axes are defined along the octahedral metal-ligand directions). The sulfur ligand complex and the dichlorotetracyano system have their unpaired electron in the d_Z ² orbital. ^4,7 In the course of studies ^8-10 on oxygenation of a Rh(I) complex, [RhCπ(C₈H₁₄)₂]₂, we observed ¹⁰ that a well defined ESR spectrum develops during the reaction in N,N′-dimethylacetamide (DMA) - lithium chloride media. For experimental detail, reference 10 should be consulted. The data summarized in the table refer to the spectrum B in that reference and are attributed to a Rh(II) species.     

Anisotropic giant magnetoresistance originating from the π-d interaction in a molecule

We synthesized TPP[Fe^III(Pc)(CN)₂]₂, PTMA_x[Fe^III(Pc)(CN)₂]·y(MeCN), and PXX [Fe^III(Pc)(CN)₂], a new series of charge-transfer salts containing the axially-substituted phthalocyanine (Pc), [Fe^III(Pc)(CN)₂]⁻. In this molecular unit, the π conduction electron derived from the Pc-ring coexists with the d electron which is a potential source of a local magnetic moment. Therefore various phenomena associated with the interplay between local magnetic moments and conduction electrons are expected. We observed the giant negative magnetoresistance (GNMR) in all the three salts. The GNMR is highly anisotropic for the magnetic-field direction, and reflects the g-tensor anisotropy of the local magnetic moment in the [Fe^III(Pc)(CN)₂]⁻ unit. This indicates that the GNMR in these salts originates from the strong π-d interaction in the [Fe^III(Pc)(CN)₂]⁻ unit.     

Measuring the solubility of benzoic acid in room temperature ionic liquids using chronoamperometric techniques

The electrochemical reduction of benzoic acid (BZA) has been studied at platinum micro‐electrodes (10 and 2 µm diameters) in acetonitrile (MeCN) and six room temperature ionic liquids (RTILs): [C₂mim][NTf₂], [C₄mim][NTf₂], [C₄mpyrr][NTf₂], [C₄mim][BF₄], [C₄mim][NO₃] and [C₄mim][PF₆] (where [C_nmim]⁺ = 1‐alkyl‐3‐methylimidazolium, [NTf₂]^? = bis(trifluoromethylsulphonyl)imide, [C₄mpyrr]⁺ = N‐butyl‐N‐methylpyrrolidinium, [BF₄]^? = tetrafluoroborate, [NO₃]^? = nitrate and [PF₆]^? = hexafluorophosphate). Based on the theoretical fitting to experimental chronoamperometric transients in [C₄mpyrr][NTf₂] and MeCN at several concentrations and on different size electrodes, it is suggested that a fast chemical step preceeds the electron transfer step in a CE mechanism (given below) in both RTILs and MeCN, leading to the appearance of a simple one‐electron transfer mechanism. The six RTIL solvents and MeCN were saturated with BZA, and potential‐step chronoamperometry revealed diffusion coefficients of 170, 4.6, 3.2, 2.7, 1.8, 0.26 and 0.96 × 10^?11 m² s^?1 and solubilities of 850, 75, 78, 74, 220, 2850 and 48 mM in MeCN and the six ionic liquids, respectively, at 298 K. The high solubility of BZA in [C₄mim][NO₃] may suggest a strong interaction of the dissolved proton with the nitrate anion. Although there are relatively few literature reports of solubilities of organic solutes in RTILs at present, these results suggest the need for further studies on the solubilities of organic species (particularly acids) in RTILs, because of the contrasting interaction of dissolved species with the RTIL ions. Chronoamperometry is suggested as a convenient methodology for this purpose. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Ab initio study of the electronic structure and the magnetic properties of polymers Co[N(CN)2]2(L) [L=pyrazine dioxide (pzdo) and 2-methyl pyrazine dioxide (mpdo)] with dual μ- and μ3-[N(CN)2] bridges

The first principle within the full potential linearized augmented-plane-wave (FP-LAPW) method was applied to study the compound of Co[N(CN)₂]₂(L) [L=pyrazine dioxide (pzdo) and 2-methyl pyrazine dioxide (mpdo)] with dual μ- and μ₃-[N(CN)₂]⁻ bridges. The density of states, the electronic band structure and the spin magnetic moment are calculated. The calculations reveal that these two compounds have a ferromagnetic (FM) interaction arising from the 1,5-μ- and μ₃-[N(CN)₂]⁻ bridges. The spin magnetic moment mainly comes from the Co ion with little contribution from N, O and C anions.     

Photophysical studies of xanthene dye in alkanols and in presence of inorganic ions

Eosin Y belongs to a xanthene group. It is an anionic fluorescent dye. The absorbance and fluorescence of Eosin Y have been investigated in a series of alkanols (methanol to propanol). When the solvents are added to the aqueous solution of Eosin Y (EY) the absorbance and fluorescence intensity are enhanced. The alkanols are found to affect the absorption and fluorescence spectra of the dye. On the basis of solvent adsorption model the binding constants of the dye with alkanols have been estimated. The interaction of solvent molecule with dye in aqueous solution is specific in nature. The fluorescence quenching of Eosin Y by the inorganic ions [Fe(CN)₆]⁻³, [Fe(CN)₆]⁻⁴ and Cl⁻ was also observed. The ions influenced the quenching process to different extents. The rate constants of quenching were calculated using the Stern-Volmer equation. The equilibrium constant of dye in presence of inorganic ions are determined by Scott equation.