Luminescence properties of Cu‐ion‐implanted and annealed ZnO thin films deposited by chemical vapor deposition and pulsed laser deposition

Ion implantation techniques were used to study the effect of an MgO additive on the luminescence properties induced by Cu in ZnO thin films. Cu ions (accelerating voltage of 75 keV, dose of 4.5 × 10¹⁴ ions/cm²) were implanted at room temperature in nondoped and Mg‐doped ZnO thin films. After annealing, emissions in the visible region originating from Cu phosphor were observed at 510 nm in CVD‐ZnO and at 450 nm in Mg‐doped ZnO (MZO) thin films. The Cu depth profile shows distortion in the low‐concentration region of CVD‐ZnO. After the annealing, the Cu implant was homogenized in thin films, and then the Cu concentration was determined to be 1.5 × 10¹⁹ ions/cm³ in CVD‐ZnO and 5.6 × 10¹⁸ ions/cm³ in MZO thin films. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synchrotron radiation-stimulated photochemical reaction and its application to semiconductor processes

Recent results are reviewed on synchrotron radiation (SR)-excited photochemical reaction studies aimed at applications to semiconductor processes. Valence or core electronic excitations induced by SR irradiation and ensuing chemical reactions are classified and characterized by rate equations. Unique material selectivity in etching has been found. SiO₂ has been found to evaporate by SR irradiation and this phenomenon can be applied to the low-temperature surface cleaning of silicon. In the epitaxial growth of Silicon by ultrahighvacuum chemical vapor deposition using Si₂H₆, SR irradiation significantly lowers growth temperature beyond the low-temperature limit of thermal reaction. Lowering of the operating temperature by SR irradiation is especially effective in applications to the atomic layer epitaxial growth of silicon. The layer-by-layer process has been successfully demonstrated, confirming self-limiting adsorption of SiH₂Cl₂ and ensuring surface reactivation by SR irradiation.     

Vapor‐Phase Deposition and Modification of Metal–Organic Frameworks: State‐of‐the‐Art and Future Directions

Materials processing, and thin‐film deposition in particular, is decisive in the implementation of functional materials in industry and real‐world applications. Vapor processing of materials plays a central role in manufacturing, especially in electronics. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of nanoporous crystalline materials on the brink of breakthrough in many application areas. Vapor deposition of MOF thin films will facilitate their implementation in micro‐ and nanofabrication research and industries. In addition, vapor–solid modification can be used for postsynthetic tailoring of MOF properties. In this context, we review the recent progress in vapor processing of MOFs, summarize the underpinning chemistry and principles, and highlight promising directions for future research.     

Modification of aminopropyl silica gel with some chelating agents and their effect on its stability against hydrolysis

The stability of aminopropyl-silica gel (AP-SG) against hydrolysis was investigated after modification by 2,3-butanedione monoxime (BDMO), 8-hydroxyquinoline-2-carboxaldehyde (HQC) or isatin (Is) by Schiff’s base condensation reaction. The hybrid modified silica gel (HMSG) compounds; BDMO-SG, HQC-SG and Is-SG were characterized by IR, thermogravimetric and elemental analyses, magic angle spinning-¹³C-nuclear magnetic resonance, pH-metric titration and inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry-monitored silica hydrolysis. The stability of the HMSG’s was found to be dependant on the type of the functionalization group, which may protect the silica surface via; (1) the delocalization of the free lone pair of electrons on nitrogen of the propylamine group in the aromatic rings, which reduces local basicity experienced on the silica surface, (2) the hydrophobic nature of the organic substrates, which hinders the attack of hydroxide ions and water molecules, and (3) the bulky organic substrate, which hinders nucleophilic attack on silicon. HQC-SG is recommended as an optimal modification to meet the requirements of stability, capacity and separation efficiency of Hg(II) at pH 4.1.     

Preparation and characterization of carbosilane dendrimer-bonded silica gel and its use in LC

Divergently synthesized carbosilane dendrimers generations 1(G1) and 2 (G2) with allyl end groups were bonded onto silica gel. Reactions between the dendrimers and acid-processed silica gel took place, with toluene reflux and organic base as catalyst. Chemically bonded silica gel was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), infrared (IR), and other methods. The chemically modified silica gels were packed into high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) column and their separation characters were evaluated. G2-bonded silica gel was effective in separating homologous compounds of alcohol, alkyl-substituted benzene, N-substituted benzene, metacrylic acid ester and phthalate. __________ Translated from Journal of Shandong University, 2005, 40(6) (in Chinese)     

基于叠氮基-氰基点击化学的苯硼酸亲和硅胶的制备及其在糖蛋白/糖肽选择性富集中的应用

硼亲和色谱法在糖肽/糖蛋白选择性富集中的应用趋于成熟。硼酸亲和材料的选择性，生物相容性，制备过程是否简便均是开发新型苯硼酸功能化材料需要考虑的问题。该研究立足硼酸亲和材料开发的关键问题，设计并开发了一种新型苯硼酸亲和硅胶（TCNBA）。该材料采用基于叠氮基-氰基的无铜催化点击化学方法进行合成，生物相容性好，制备方法简便。红外光谱和X射线光电子能谱图表征结果证明材料合成成功。TCNBA的糖肽富集选择性利用基质辅助激光解吸电离飞行时间质谱（MALDI-TOF MS）进行评价，结果表明，TCNBA能够分别从辣根过氧化物酶（HRP）和免疫球蛋白G（IgG）酶解液中鉴定出13个和11个糖肽；以HRP和牛血清白蛋白（BSA）酶解液混合物（物质的量比1：10）作为研究对象，富集后能够鉴定出5个糖肽。TCNBA的糖蛋白富集选择性利用十二烷基磺酸钠-聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳法（SDS-PAGE）进行评价，以HRP、IgG、核糖核酸酶B（RNaseB）作为考察对象，结果表明，TCNBA对糖蛋白具有较好的富集选择性。以实际样品人血清为测试对象验证TCNBA在实际生物样品中的应用价值。结果显示，富集后非糖蛋白得到较大程度去除，糖蛋白得以富集。所制备的材料和方法具有大规模实际蛋白质样品分离处理的应用前景。     

Synthesis,characterization, and application of melamine‐based dendrimers supported on silica gel

Dendrimers based on melamine have been covalently attached to silica gel with convergent and divergent approaches. These approaches yield different products. Each step of the synthesis can be monitored with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The organic molecules can be isolated by chemical etching the organosilica material with HF and then analyzed by mass spectrometry. The convergent approach, which relies on the solution‐phase synthesis of the dendrimer before its attachment onto silica gel, produces materials that are ～20% w/w organic regardless of the generation of the dendrimer used in the preparation of these composites and without apparent defects in the dendrimer structure. Materials prepared with the divergent approach show increasing percentages of organic material with each generation, but the dendrimers show structural defects including incomplete branching. In a survey of sequestration potential, materials obtained with the divergent approach removed more atrazine from solution than the more homogeneous materials obtained from the convergent approach. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 43: 168–177, 2005     

Synthesis of polypyrrole nanoparticles and its grafting with silica gel for selective binding of chromium(VI)

Polypyrrole nanoparticles of desired structure have been synthesized through simple micelle technique. It is then grafted with functionalized silica gel to develop a novel organic-inorganic hybrid material. The role of dimethyl dichloro silane (coupling agent) in grafting is demonstrated. The nanoparticles are characterized by TEM, SEM and TGA. Grafting reactions are evaluated by spectral (FTIR) analysis and chemical test. The Cr(VI) binding behavior of the composite is studied in various pH of the medium. The selectivity in binding Cr(VI) is monitored. The metal ion adsorption capacity and surface area of the material are found to be 38 mg/g and 235 m²/g, respectively.     

Phosphomolybdic acid supported on silica gel and promoted with alkali metal ions as catalysts for the esterification of acetic acid by ethanol

Different ratios of phosphomolybdic acid PMA supported on silica gel (1–30 wt%) and promoted with alkali metal hydroxide have been prepared by an impregnation method and calcinated at 350 °C for 4 h. The catalysts were characterized by thermogravimetry (TG), differential thermal analysis (DTA), X-ray diffraction, FT-IR spectroscopy and N₂ adsorption measurements. The surface acidity and basicity of the catalysts were determined by adsorption of pyridine and the dehydration–dehydrogenation of 2-propanol. The gas-phase esterification of acetic acid by ethanol was carried out in a conventional flow bed reactor. The results clearly revealed that among the PMA loading, the use of 10 wt% catalyst showed maximum yield of ethyl acetate. This catalyst also improved on addition of Na or K-hydroxide. These results were correlated with the structure and the acid–base properties of the prepared catalysts.     

Growth of carbon nanotubes on the novel FeCo-Al2O3 catalyst prepared by ultrasonic coprecipitation

FeCo-Al_2O_3 catalyst was prepared by an ultrasonic coprecipitation (UC) method for the growth of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) from catalytic decomposition of methane. Its catalytic performance was compared with that of the FeCo-Al_2O_3 catalyst counterparts prepared by stepwise impregnation (I) and conventional coprecipitation (C) methods, respectively. The structure and properties of the catalysts and the CNTs as produced thereon were investigated by means of XRD, XPS, TEM and N_2 adsorption techniques. It was found that the catalyst prepared by the ultrasonic coprecipitation method was more active, and the yield and purity of the synthesized CNTs were promoted evidently. The XPS results revealed that there were more active components on the surface of the catalyst prepared by the ultrasonic coprecipitation method. On the other hand, N_2 adsorption demonstrated that the catalyst prepared by the ultrasonic coprecipitation method conferred larger specific surface area, which was beneficial to dispersion of active components. TEM images further confirmed its higher dispersion. These factors could be responsible for its higher activity for the growth of CNTs from catalytic decomposition of methane.     

多孔晶态硫化铟的合成、表征及铯离子交换性能研究

用水热法合成了一种新型无机离子交换材料。XRD,IR,TGA-DTA,SEM-EDX,孔结构测定和元素分析等表征研究揭示:产物为多孔晶态硫化铟(经验分子式为:[In10.5S14.5].[(H2NCH2CH2-NHCH2)2]2.5);有较高热稳定性;模板剂三乙烯四胺填充于材料构架的空隙或孔道中,同时起平衡材料整体构架电荷的作用。离子交换试验结果表明,合成产物在较大的酸度范围内(pH=4~[H ]=1mol/dm3)对Cs 保持稳定的交换能力,最大交换容量为:0.31mmol/g。     

Simultaneous Chemical and Optical Patterning of Polyacrylonitrile Film by Vapor‐Based Reaction

The surface of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) film is treated with ethyleneamines (EDA) in a simple chemical vapor phase reaction. Successful introduction of amine functional groups on the cyano group of PAN backbone is verified by FT‐IR and NMR measurements. Further UV‐vis and photoluminescence analyses show a red shift of the emission peak after repeated EDA treatment, which might be attributed to the formation of imine conjugation from newly formed carbon‐nitrogen bonds on the PAN backbone. Further confocal laser scanning microscopy reveals that selective patterning of EDA on PAN films is possible via local polydimethylsiloxane masking. The results indicate that both chemical and optical patterning on PAN film can be realized via a single reaction and show the potential of this novel methodology in selective patterning.

     

The reaction of activated RNA species with aqueous fluoride ion: a convenient synthesis of nucleotide 5′-phosphorofluoridates and a note on the mechanism

The chemistry of 5′-phosphorimidazolides of ribonucleosides is extended to include their reaction with alkali metal fluorides in aqueous solution. High yields of 5′-phosphorofluoridates are formed, especially with potassium fluoride, but no detectable oligomerization products were formed. A combination of HPLC, mass spectrometry, synthesis, kinetics, and NMR confirms the identities of the products. Judicious control of pH leads to higher yields in shorter reaction times. This new methodology contrasts favorably with other synthetic routes involving non-aqueous chemistry or aqueous chemistry with a nucleotide triphosphate.     

从SiCl4合成多孔硅/碳复合材料及储锂性能研究

以Li₁₃Si₄和SiCl₄为原料,通过简单的机械球磨法合成多孔硅/碳复合材料,通过控制Li₁₃Si₄颗粒的尺寸可以有效调节产物的比表面积。分别研究了包覆碳含量、多孔硅/SuperP(导电碳)比表面积以及极片活性物质负载量对多孔硅/碳复合材料电化学性能的影响。结果表明:多孔硅/SuperP比表面积为100.9m₂·g^-1,化学气相沉积(CVD)包覆碳含量为25.3wt%(约6nm厚)的复合材料具有最高的电化学活性,在300mA·g^-1的电流密度下,循环可逆比容量达到1900mAh·g^-1,50次循环后容量仅衰减7.6%。     

从SiCl4合成多孔硅/碳复合材料及储锂性能研究

以Li13Si4和SiCl4为原料,通过简单的机械球磨法合成多孔硅/碳复合材料,通过控制Li13Si4颗粒的尺寸可以有效调节产物的比表面积。分别研究了包覆碳含量、多孔硅/Super P(导电碳)比表面积以及极片活性物质负载量对多孔硅/碳复合材料电化学性能的影响。结果表明:多孔硅/Super P比表面积为100.9 m2·g-1,化学气相沉积(CVD)包覆碳含量为25.3wt%(约6 nm厚)的复合材料具有最高的电化学活性,在300 mA·g-1的电流密度下,循环可逆比容量达到1 900 mAh·g-1,50次循环后容量仅衰减7.6%。