Synthesis and characterization of the La1−xSrxFeO3−δ system and the fluorinated phases La1−xSrxFeO3−xFx

The oxyfluorides La_1−xSr_xFeO_3−xF_x have been prepared by fluorination of the precursor oxides La_1−xSr_xFeO_3−δ via a low temperature route using poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF). The structures of the oxides and oxyfluorides were investigated in detail by the Rietveld analysis of powder diffraction data. The oxyfluorides crystallize in the space group Pnma for 0<x≤0.9 (SrFeO₂F itself is cubic, space group Pm-3m) and show a sort of two-step structural distortion for decreasing x. Furthermore, a structural comparison of the oxyfluorides with the oxides is given, revealing an increase of the volume per La_1−xSr_xFeX₃ unit during fluorination, of which the magnitude highly depends on the value of x.     

Au10(TBBT)10: the Begining and the End of Aun(TBBT)m Nanoclusters

Gold(I) thiolate compounds (i.e. Au^I-SR) are important precursors for the synthesis of atomically precise Au_n(SR)_m nanoclusters. However, the nature of the Au^I-SR precursor remains elusive. Here, we report that the Au₁₀(TBBT)₁₀ complex is a universal precursor for the synthesis of Au_n(TBBT)_m nanoclusters (where TBBT=4-tertbutylbenzenethiol/thiolate). Interestingly, the Au₁₀(TBBT)₁₀ complex is also found to be re-generated through extended etching of the Au_n(SR)_m nanoclusters with excess of TBBT thiol and O₂. The formation of well-defined Au₁₀(TBBT)₁₀ complex, instead of polymeric Au^I-SR, is attributed to the bulkiness of the TBBT thiol. Through 1D and 2D NMR characterization, the structure of Au₁₀(TBBT)₁₀ is correlated with the previously reported X-ray structure, which contains two inter-penetrated Au₅(TBBT)₅ rings. The photophysical property of Au₁₀(TBBT)₁₀ complex is further probed by femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy. The accessibility of the precise Au₁₀(TBBT)₁₀ precursor improves the efficiency of the synthesis of the Au_n(TBBT)_m nanoclusters and is expected to further facilitate excellent control and understanding of the reaction mechanisms of nanocluster synthesis.     

New complex oxides of the A3n+3mA′nB3m+nO9m+6n family: Ba6A′Mn4O15 (A′=Mg, Ni)

Complex oxides Ba₆AMn₄O₁₅, where A=Mg (I) and Ni (II), belonging to the homologous series A_3n+3mA′_nB_3m+nO_9m+6n (n=1, m=1) were obtained by solid state reaction method from Ba carbonate and oxides MgO, NiO, MnO₂. Both new oxides are incommensurate. Their crystal structures were interpreted as composite ones with two subcells: a=10.042(3) Å, c₁=4.318(2) Å, c₂=2.565(1) Å, c₁/c₂=1.6834 for (I) and a=10.044(3) Å, c₁=4.308(2) Å, c₂=2.551(1) Å, c₁/c₂=1.6887 for (II). Magnetic susceptibility measurements in the range 2–850 K revealed antiferromagnetic correlations in Ba₆MgMn₄O₁₅ (T_N=7 K) and a pseudo-square-planar environment of some Ni²⁺ cations in Ba₆NiMn₄O₁₅.     

Analysis of nonvalent interactions in the crystals of conformational polymorphs of the composition CaHbNcOdSe by means of molecular voronoi-dirichlet polyhedra

Nonvalent interactions in crystals of compounds of the composition C _a H _b N _c O _d S _e that exhibit conformational polymorphism and have no fewer than four structurally characterized modifications are analyzed using molecular Voronoi-Dirichlet polyhedrals. A unique combination of the types of occurring intra- and intermolecular nonvalent contacts is shown to correspond to each conformational polymorph. Nonvalent interactions involving hydrogen atoms are found to occur most often in crystal structures, and least often those involving S, N, and O atoms.     

The structure Tl3SbS3, Tl3SbSe3, Tl3SbS3−xSex, and Tl3SbyAs1−ySe3

The space group symmetry and crystal structure of Tl₃SbS_3−xSe_x compounds in the composition range 0 < x < 3 have been determined by a combination of powder X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, and high-resolution electron microscopy. The incongruently melting compound Tl₃SbSe₃ has been shown to crystallize in cubic space group P2₁3 with a = 9.435Å in a structure related to that of Langbeinite. The convergent beam electron diffraction pattern of Tl₃SbS₃ is in accord with the space group R3m determined by X-ray diffraction. The cubic Langbeinite-type structure is found for Tl₃SbS_3−xSe_x for 0.5 < x < 3 and for Tl₃Sb_yAs_1−ySe₃ for 0.077 < y < 1.0. A five-component compound Tl₃Sb_0.5As_0.5Se_1.5S_1.5 was also found to be cubic.     

Magnetic structure of the UCuxSi2−x system

Neutron powder diffraction experiments were performed on selected compositions of the UCu_xSi_2−x system exhibiting an interesting magnetic phase diagram towards the composition: spin fluctuation behaviour for x<0.49, ferromagnetism for 0.49≤x<0.80, spin glass state for 0.80<x<0.92 and finally antiferromagnetism for 0.92<x≤0.96. At 1.5 K, the compounds UCu_0.49Si_1.51 (hexagonal AlB₂ modification) and UCu_0.65Si_1.35 show a collinear ferromagnetic structure where the uranium magnetic moments equal to 1.1(1) and 2.5(1)μ_B, respectively, are aligned in the basal plane of the [U₆] trigonal prisms. On the contrary, UCu_0.96Si_1.04 adopts a non-collinear antiferromagnetic structure similar to that observed for UCuSn. Moreover, the study confirms the absence of long range magnetic order for UCu_0.90Si_1.10.     

Defect Clusters and Superstructures of ZrDissolved Ni1−xO

Ni_1−xO (x<0.001) powders, pure and mixed with pure ZrO₂or yttria–partially stabilized zirconia (Y-PSZ), were sintered and then annealed at 1573 and 1873 K for up to 300 h to investigate the dopant dependence of defect clustering in the Ni_1−xO lattice. Transmission electron microscopic observations coupled with energy X-ray analysis indicated that the dissolution of Zr⁴⁺(ca. 2.0 mol% with or without co-dopant Y³⁺< 0.3 mol%) but not Ni³⁺caused defect clustering, which was more rapid at 1873 than 1573 K and which preferred to nucleate at interfaces and dislocations. The paracrystalline distribution of defects was found to be nearly 3.5 and 2.5 times the lattice parameter of Ni_1−xO for Zr-doped and (Zr,Y)-codoped Ni_1−xO, respectively. The predominantly dissolved Zr⁴⁺cations, in octahedral sites with charge- and volume-compensating nickel and oxygen vacancies (i.e., Zr^oct□_nO_6−m□_m), could create local domains in which Ni³⁺should be expelled and, thus, in the vicinity the paracrystalline state and then the spinel Ni₃O₄could precipitate in local domains. The spinelloid, a superstructure of spinel with a relatively high Zr⁴⁺content (ca. 3.5 mol%), appeared only for the Ni_1−xO particles located at Y-PSZ grain boundaries.     

Carbometallic derivatives of hydroborons C2h and D5d: A list of substitution isomers

The problem of determining the number and type of X-substituted (where X represents certain substituents) carbometallic derivatives of hydroborons [Co(C₂B₉H₁₁)₂]⁻ C _2h and [Co(C₅B₆H₁₁)₂]⁻ D _5d (from apexes) was solved on the basis of G. Pólya’s theorem by means of combinatory analysis. The formulae of symmetry Z and generating functions of the number of achiral substitution isomers were determined. The family distributions of isomers (depending on the type and number of substituents) and the sites of possible substitution depending on the number m were determined. Mono and di-X-substituted isomers of [Co(C₅B₆H₁₁)₂]⁻ C _2h , as well as mono and di-X-substituted isomers of [Co(C₅B₆H₁₁)₂]⁻ D _5d , were identified. The procedure for plotting an additive model of calculating the properties of isomers of apical substitution of [Co(C₅B₆H₁₁)₂]⁻ D _5d was described on the basis of splitting of polygonal numbers (K ₃, K _TE, K ₅, and so on) of Pascal triangle, upon use of which there is no randomization in the choice of parameters of calculation model. The additive schemes containing 7 and 25 parameters for the calculation of properties of X-substituted carbometallic derivative of hydroboron [Co(C₅B₆H₁₁)₂]⁻ D _5d to various approximations were obtained.     

Structure and Characterization of the [Rbx (NH4)1-x]2TeCl6 Tellurate Family at Room Temperature

The crystal structure of rubidium-ammonium hexachlorotellurate [Rb_0.94(NH₄)_0.06]₂TeCl₆ was determined by X-ray single crystal analysis at room temperature. The space group is Fm3m with the lattice parameter a = 10.2503(5) ? and Z = 4. The refinement converged to R(F) = 0.015 and wR(F ²) = 0.032. As in the studied [Rb0.94(NH₄)₀.06]2TeCl6 family, this compound has an antifluorite-type arrangement. Tellurium atoms are surrounded by an octahedron of chlorine atoms. The Rb or N atoms are located between TeCl₂⁶ octahedra ensuring the stabilization of the structure by ionic and hydrogen bonding contacts N-HCl. The substitution of rubidium by ammonium groups does not affect the structural arrangement, but it leads to a decrease in the a lattice cell dimension. IR and Raman spectroscopic studies at room temperature were performed to confirm the X-ray crystallographic results.     

Changes in the structure of MgxAly(OH)z layered double hydroxides during the adsorption of organic compounds

Changes in the structure of synthetic Mg _x Al _y (OH) _z layered double hydroxides are studied during the sorption of organic compounds.     

Pillaring of Layered Perovskites, K1−xLaxCa2−xNb3O10, with Nanosized Fe2O3 Particles

Nanosized Fe₂O₃ clusters are pillared in the interlayer spaces of layered perovskites, H_1−xLa_xCa_2−xNb₃O₁₀ (0≤x≤0.75) by a guest-exchange reaction using the trinuclear acetato-hydroxo iron cation, [Fe₃(OCOCH₃)₇ OH·2H₂O]⁺. The interlayer spaces of niobate layers are pre-expanded with n-butylammonium cations (n-C₄H₉NH⁺₃), which are subsequently replaced by bulky iron pillaring species to form Fe(III) complex intercalated layer niobates. Upon heating at 380°C, the interlayered acetato-hydroxo iron complexes are converted into Fe₂O₃ nanoclusters with a thickness of ca. 3.5 Å irrespective of the interlayer charge density (x). The band-gap energy of the Fe₂O₃ pillars (E_g2.25 eV) is slightly larger than that of bulk Fe₂O₃ (E_g2.20 eV) but is smaller than that expected for such a small-sized semiconductor, which can be assigned to the pancake-shaped Fe₂O₃ pillars of 3.5 Å in height with comparatively large lateral dimension. X-ray absorption spectroscopic measurements at the Fe K-edge are carried out in order to obtain structural information on the Fe₂O₃ pillars stabilized between the niobate layers. XANES analysis reveals that the interlayer FeO₆ octahedra have coordination environments similar to that of bulk α-Fe₂O₃, but noncentrosymmetric distortion of interlayered FeO₆ is enhanced due to the asymmetric electric potential exerted by the negatively charged niobate layers. Scanning electron microscopic observation and nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherm measurement suggest that the pillared derivatives are nanoporous materials with the highest BET specific surface area of ca. 116 m²/g.     

不同形貌InxGa1-xN纳米材料的制备及发光性能研究

采用常压化学气相沉积法(APCVD),分别以金属镓(Ga),铟(In)和氨气(NH3)为镓源,铟源和氮源,在Si衬底上利用催化剂Au成功合成了不同形貌的InxGa1-xN纳米材料。利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM),X射线光电子能谱(XPS)和光致发光谱(PL)对比研究了InxGa1-xN(x=0,0.25)纳米材料在形貌,化学成分,晶体结构以及发光特性的变化。分析结果表明:当没有催化剂时,所生成的InxGa1-xN样品形貌由片状结构自组装成花状结构,而在催化剂Au的作用下,生成的InxGa1-xN纳米晶的形貌变为以纳米线为轴在其上生长的片状的"塔"状结构;虽然在催化剂Au的作用下生成的InxGa1-xN(x=0.25)形貌发生了很大变化,但晶体结构未发生改变,均为六方纤锌矿结构;PL分析结果显示InxGa1-xN纳米结构的发光性能随着In含量的增加,发光谱的强度增加且同时出现了蓝光区,在催化剂Au的作用下生成的InxGa1-xN的发光强度最强。最后对不同形貌InxGa1-xN其生长机理做简单分析。     

Electronic structure of magnetic semiconductors Cd1 ? xMnxGeAs2 and Cu1 ? xMnxGaTe2

The band structures of pure semiconductors CdGeAs₂ and CuGaTe₂, as well as magnetic semiconductors Cd_{1 − x} Mn _x GeAs₂ and Cu_{1 − x} Mn _x GaTe₂ (x = 0.0625), have been calculated by the density functional theory method. In both compounds, the Mn3d orbitals form a narrow band near the Fermi level. In the case of Cd_{1 − x} Mn _x GeAs₂, the Mn3d orbitals are slightly involved in chemical bonding. In the case of Cu_{1 − x} Mn _x GaTe₂, the same orbitals are considerably involved in chemical bonding. The relationship of these results with the properties of the compounds and ferromagnetism models is discussed. Original Russian Text ? S.V. Murashov, V.G. Yarzhemsky, V.I. Nefedov, E.N. Murav’ev, 2007, published in Zhurnal Neorganicheskoi Khimii, 2007, Vol. 52, No. 8, pp. 1327–1331.     

Mn2+掺杂准二维钙钛矿(PEA)2PbyMn1-yBr4的制备及其电致发光性能

制备了具有高荧光量子产率(photoluminescence quantum yield, PLQY)的 Mn²⁺掺杂准二维钙钛矿(PEA)₂Pb_yMn_1-yBr₄(PEA为苯乙胺, y 为 Pb²⁺占 Mn²⁺和 Pb²⁺总含量的物质的量分数)薄膜。宽带隙的(PEA)₂PbBr₄作为给体, 掺杂杂质 Mn²⁺作为受体, 构筑了双发射的激发态传递系统。通过调控 Mn²⁺掺杂的不同比例对(PEA)₂Pb_yMn_1-yBr₄的发光性能和薄膜形貌的影响, 发现当前驱体溶液中 Mn²⁺与 Pb²⁺的物质的量之比为 1:4 时, 薄膜有着最高的 PLQY 和最低的表面粗糙度。利用飞秒瞬态吸收(transientabsorption, TA)光谱, 追踪其动力学过程, 发现主客体之间的激发态传递是通过电荷转移来实现的。为了研究材料的电致发光特性, 我们将(PEA)₂Pb_yMn_1-yBr₄作为活性层, 加工得到了发光二极管(light emitting diodes, LEDs)。在室温下, 器件发出明亮的橙色, 其最高的发光强度为 0.21 cd·m^-2, 外量子效率(external quantum efficiency, EQE)为 0.002 5 %。     

Regions of stability of variable-composition perovskite phases La1?xSrxMn1?yMyO3 (M = Ti, Ni)

The formation of the orthorhombic solid solution series LaMn_1−y Ti _y O₃ with 0.0 ≤ y ≤ 0.15 and LaMn_1−y Ni _y O₃ with 0.0 ≤ y ≤ 0.4 was observed. The stability boundaries of the La_1−x Sr _x Mn_1−y M _y O₃ (M = Ti, Ni) perovskite phases were determined. Fragments of isobaric-isothermal sections of the phase diagrams of the La₂O₃-SrO-Mn₃O₄-TiO₂ and La₂O₃-SrO-Mn₃O₄-NiO systems in air at 1100°C were suggested. Original Russian Text ? E.A. Filonova, A.N. Demina, A.N. Petrov, 2007, published in Zhurnal Fizicheskoi Khimii, 2007, Vol. 81, No. 10, pp. 1787–1790.     

Nowotny chimney ladder compounds in Nd1+EFe4−xCoxB4

Structural investigations on Nd_1+EFe_4−xCo_xB₄ show the presence of distinct new phases with multiplicative c axis extensions (ladder compounds) and limited homogeneous range. We also report on compoundsR_1+EFe₄B₄ (R = rare earth) for which several new representatives (e.g., with R = La and Lu) are described. The ladder compounds in both substitutional series appear related and a common sequence as a function of composition is suggested. As an example the first new ladder type Nd_1.06Fe_1.5Co_2.5B₄ to develop out of NdCo₄B₄ is similar to La_1.06Fe₄B₄ and the third namely Nd_1.09Fe₃CoB₄ resembles Pr_1.10Fe₄B₄.     

Speciation of BCxNy films grown by PECVD with trimethylborazine precursor

Films of BC _x N _y were produced in a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process using trimethylborazine as precursor and with H₂, He, N₂, and NH₃, respectively, as auxiliary gas. These films deposited on Si(100) wafers or fused quartz glass substrates were characterized chemically by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and by synchrotron radiation-based total-reflection X-ray fluorescence combined with near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure. Independent of the auxiliary gas, the B–N bonds are dominating. Furthermore, B–C and N–C bonds were identified. Oxygen, present in the bulk (in contrast to the surface layer of some nanometers, where molecular oxygen and/or water are absorbed) as an impurity, is bonded to boron or to carbon, respectively. The relation of boron and nitrogen changes with the character of the auxiliary gas: c _B/c _N ≈ 4:3 (for H₂ and He) and c _B/c _N ≈ 1 (for N₂ or NH₃). Furthermore, physical properties such as the refractive index and the optical band-gap energy were determined.     

Nickel Oxidation State and Magnetic Properties of Hole-Doped and Reduced Nd2−xSrxNiOyCompounds

The NiK-edge XANES of reduced Nd_2−xSr_xNiO₄samples shows an increase of Ni³⁺content with Sr³⁺concentration. The appearance of mixed valence Ni²⁺/Ni³⁺produces a change in the magnetic properties of the system. The Nd³⁺sublattice orders antiferromagnetically atT_N∼13–20 K forx=0.4, 0.5, and 0.6, due to the interactions of Ni–Nd sublattices. Forx=0.8 this order begins to disappear because of the effect of the low spin state Ni³⁺created at the NiO₄planes. Additionally, the reduced family Nd_2−xSr_xNiO_y(y<4) shows the disappearance of Ni³⁺, the decrease of Ni²⁺with respect to the nonreduced form, and the appearance of Ni⁺. All the compounds of the reduced family show AF order at low temperature.     

X-ray study of the PbCl2−xIx and PbBr2−xIx systems

Compounds from the systems PbCl₂/PbI₂ and PbBr₂/PbI₂ were examined by x-ray diffraction. The lattice parameters of these phases are presented and the refined crystal structures of the intermediate compounds PbClI and PbBr_1.2I_0.8 are reported. Both structures have Pbnm symmetry, are isostructural with PbCl₂, and have the different halogens ordered in the two Cl sites. Phase studies showed that PbCl₂ and PbClI have practically no mutual solubility, while PbBr₂ and PbBr_1.2I_0.8 have appreciable solubility ranges, particularly for PbBr₂-rich concentrations. At least 17% Br is present in the I site of PbBr_1.2I_0.8. Nevertheless, it is a distinct phase with miscibility gaps toward PbBr₂ and PbI₂. This behavior is explained by the size disparity between the halogens. The intermediate phases do not form solid solutions with hexagonal PbI₂.     

Structural Transition in the La2−xNdxCuO4System

The structural transition in the La_2−xNd_xCuO₄system is studied through thex=0.45, 0.5 compositions, using neutron powder diffraction. Both compositions could be refined as biphasic systems represented by theI4/mmmand theAbmaspace groups. The presence of T and T′ phases could be observed in both compositions. The apical oxygen atom in the copper coordination octahedron can be regarded as the key for structural distortion causing the transition from T to T′ structures.