Synthesis and redox characteristics of iron complexes with triphenylsubstituted corrols in the presence of argon and oxygen

para-Substituted iron meso-triphenylcorrole derivatives [Fe(ms-p-R-Ph)₃Cor] containing electron- donating (R = OMе) and electron-drawing (R = NO₂) groups in phenyl rings are synthesized and characterized by ¹H NMR, electronic absorption spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. The effect of the nature of functional groups within iron complexes on the redox processes involving these complexes in water–alkaline solutions is analyzed. Electronic transitions in the ligand (E_red/ox = 0.820–0.850 V) and the metal (E_red/ox =–0.005 to–0.190 and–0.790 to–0.870 V for the Fe⁴⁺ ? Fe³⁺ and Fe³⁺ ? Fe²⁺ transitions, respectively) were found in the cyclic voltammograms. Iron in the synthesized complexes I–IV under the conditions under study exists in the +4 oxidation state. The activity of iron complexes in electroreduction of molecular oxygen significantly depends on the nature of a substituent, increases in the series: Fe(ms-p-NO₂Ph)₃Cor (II) < Fe(ms-p-MeOPh)₃Cor (I) < Fe(β-Br)₈(ms-Ph)₃Cor (IV) < Fe(ms-Ph)₃Cor (II) and is caused by the fact that low-energy redox electron transitions occur in the molecules. The electrocatalytic activity of iron corroles is much higher than that of metal porphyrins with a similar structure.     

Kinetics and mechanism of benzyl <Emphasis Type="Italic">para</Emphasis>-chlorophenyl ketone oxidation

The oxidation of benzyl para-chlorophenyl ketone in chlorobenzene at 100°C occurs through the formation of short chains. Non-peroxide reaction products (1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-2-phenyl-1-ethanone, para-chlorobenzyl, benzaldehyde, and para-chlorobenzoic acid) are formed not only by the transformation of hydroperoxide (1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-2-phenyl-1-ethanone) but also (or solely) through the recombination of α-ketoperoxyl radicals with or without chain termination. α-Hydroperoxide decomposes predominantly through a heterolytic route to form para-chlorobenzoic acid and benzaldehyde. Benzaldehyde and 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-2-phenyl-1-ethanone undergo radical chain oxidation in the reaction medium to form benzoic acid (benzaldehyde), para-chlorobenzyl, and benzoic and para-chlorobenzoic acids (1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-2-phenyl-1-ethanone). The homolytic decomposition of α-hydroperoxy ketone and α-hydroxy-α-hydroperoxy ketone causes the self-acceleration of the process and affords 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-2-phenyl-1-ethanone or, to a lesser extent, benzaldehyde and para-chlorobenzoic acid (α-hydroperoxy ketone). para-Chlorobenzoic acid substantially accelerates the heterolytic decomposition of α-hydroxy-α-hydroperoxy ketone and the oxidation of benzyl para-chlorophenyl ketone with peroxy acids to ester according to the Baeyer-Villiger mechanism. The rate constants of the main steps of the process and kinetic parameters are calculated by solving the inverse kinetic problem.     

Catalytic Properties of Heteropolytungstates with 3<Emphasis Type="Italic">d</Emphasis> Elements and Their Thermolysis Products

The catalytic properties of the potassium salts of heteropolytungstates with the general formulas K_m[X₂W₁₁(H₂O)O₃₉] (X = Fe³⁺, Co²⁺, and Zn²⁺) and K₅[H₂W₁₁Cr(H₂O)₂O₃₈] with the Keggin anion structure and K_n[XH_nW₆O₂₄] (X = Ni²⁺ and Mn⁴⁺) with the Anderson anion structure and their thermolysis products were studied in the reaction of isopropanol oxidation to acetone by atmospheric oxygen. Changes in their catalytic properties depending on their constituent 3d elements were established. The test heteropolytungstates and the thermolysis products of their potassium salts—phases with the structures of the types of pyrochlore and hexagonal tungsten bronzes—are promising compounds for the preparation of catalysts for organic synthesis reactions. The results of the studies can be useful for the prognostication of the properties of new catalytic systems based on these compounds.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the catalytic reaction between ozone and <Emphasis Type="Italic">para</Emphasis>-cresol in acetic anhydride

The kinetics of the liquid-phase catalytic oxidation of para-cresol with an ozone-air mixture in the presence of manganese(II) acetate is reported. In an acetic anhydride medium, para-cresol reacts with ozone as para-cresyl acetate, which is formed at the instant the solution to be oxidized is prepared. Under these conditions, the major oxidation products are para-acetoxybenzyl acetate (63.5%) and para-acetoxybenzylidene diacetate (13.7%). The effect of the managanese(II) acetate concentration on the traction selectivity with respect to the oxidation of the methyl group of the substrate is reported. A mechanism consistent with the experimental data available on this catalytic redox reaction is suggested.     

Electronic effect of substituents in coupling reactions between <Emphasis Type="Italic">para</Emphasis>-substituted benzamidoximes and nitrile ligands in <Emphasis Type="Italic">cis</Emphasis>-[PtCl<Subscript>2</Subscript>(EtCN)<Subscript>2</Subscript>] complex

The rate constants were determined for a number of reactions of nucleophilic addition of para-substituted benzamidoximes 4-RC₆H₄C(NH₂)=NOH to cis-[PtCl₂(EtCN)₂] at 23°C in acetone. A linear correlation between log (k _R/k _H) and σ _para was found, and reaction constant ρ²⁹⁶(σ _para ) was calculated. The prepared compounds were characterized by IR, ¹H NMR, and HR ESI⁺-MS.     

Catalytic properties of copper chromite ferrites in water gas shift reaction and hydrogen oxidation

The catalytic properties of a series of copper chromite ferrite samples with the composition CuCr_2–xFe_xO₄ (where x = 0–2) and a spinel-type structure in reactions with reducing (water gas shift reaction, WGSR) and oxidizing (the oxidation of hydrogen) reaction atmospheres were studied. The samples were obtained by the thermal decomposition of mixed hydroxo compounds. The distribution of Cu²⁺ ions in the tetrahedral and octahedral crystallographic positions of spinel, which depends on the Cr³⁺/Fe³⁺ ratio, affects the apparent activation energy (E_a) in both of the reactions. In WGSR, E_a is ～33 kJ/mol for CuCr₂O₄, in which Cu²⁺ ions mainly occupy tetrahedral positions, whereas E_a ≈ 100 kJ/mol for CuFe₂O₄, in which Cu²⁺ ions mainly occupy octahedral positions. In the reaction of hydrogen oxidation, E_a is ～71 kJ/mol for CuCr₂O₄ or ～42 kJ/mol for CuFe₂O₄. The value of E_a for the mixed chromite ferrites changes with the replacement of chromium ions by iron ions and, hence, with a ratio between the amounts of copper ions in the tetrahedral and octahedral oxygen positions of spinel.     

Theoretical Study of Substituent Effect in Aryl Group Migration in (<Emphasis Type="Italic">para</Emphasis>-C<Subscript>6</Subscript>H<Subscript>4</Subscript>X)Mn(CO)5 Complexes

In this study, we report substituent effect on aryl group migration in (para-C₆H₄X)Mn(CO)₅ complexes using mpw1pw91 quantum chemical calculations. These calculations reveal good linear relationships between barrier energy (ΔE), activation energy (ΔH^?), activation free energy (ΔG^?) values and rate constants with Hammett constants of X-substituents. The occupancy values of Mn–CO_cis and Mn–C(O)-(para-C₆H₄X) bonds in reactant, transition state and product were calculated by Natural bond orbital (NBO) method.     

Electrochemical sensor using graphene/Fe<Subscript>3</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript> nanosheets functionalized with garlic extract for the detection of lead ion

Based on the modulated electronic properties of Fe₃O₄-graphene (Fe₃O₄/GN composite) as well as the outstanding complexation between Pb²⁺ and natural substances garlic extract (GE), a novel electrochemical sensor for the determination of Pb²⁺ in wastewater was prepared by immobilization of Fe₃O₄/GN composite integrated with GE onto the surface of glassy carbon electrode (GCE). Fe₃O₄/GN composite was employed as an electrochemical active probe for enhancing electrical response by facilitating charge transfer while GE was used to improve the selectivity and sensitivity of the proposed sensor to Pb²⁺ assay. The electrochemical sensing performance toward Pb²⁺ was appraised by cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and square wave voltammetry (SWV). Under the optimized condition, the sensor exhibited two dynamic linear ranges (LDR) including 0.001 to 0.5 nM and 0.5 to 1000 nM with excellent low detection limit (LOD) of 0.0123 pM (S/N =?3) and quantification limit (LOQ) of 0.41 pM (S/N =?10). Meanwhile, it displayed remarkable stability, reproducibility (RSD of 3.61%, n =?3), and selectivity toward the assay for the 100-fold higher concentration of other heavy metal ions. Furthermore, the novel sensor has been successfully employed to detect Pb²⁺ from real water samples with satisfactory results.     

Microbial Transformation of Curcumin to Its Derivatives with a Novel <Emphasis Type="Italic">Pichia kudriavzevii</Emphasis> ZJPH0802 Strain

Curcumin, a polyphenolic compound, has shown a wide range of pharmacological activities and has been widely used as a food additive. However, the clinical use of curcumin is limited to some extent because of its poor water solubility and low bioavailability. To overcome these problems, many approaches have been attempted and structural modification of curcumin by microbial transformation has been proven to be an alternative. In this study, we isolated a novel yeast strain Pichia kudriavzevii ZJPH0802 from a soil sample, which is capable of converting curcumin to its derivatives. The transformed products by this strain were evaluated by HPLC, (+) electrospray ionization (ESI)-MSⁿ, and ¹H nuclear magnetic resonance methods. Compared with controls, two new peaks of the transformed broth appeared at retention times of 26 min (I) and 62 min (II) by HPLC analysis. The two transformed products were then further identified by (+) ESI-MSⁿ. The spectrum showed that compound I had an accurate [M+H+NH₃]⁺ ion at m/z 392, [M+H]⁺ ion at m/z 375, [M+H–H₂O]⁺ ion at m/z 357, and (+) ESI-MS³ spectrum showed that ion at m/z 357 could further form fragment ions at m/z 339, 177, and 163; compound II had an accurate [M+H]⁺ ion at m/z 373, [M+H–H₂O]⁺ ion at m/z 355, and (+) ESI-MS³ spectrum showed that ion at m/z 355 could further form fragment ions at m/z 219, 179, 177, 163, and 137. These two transformed products thereby were confirmed as hexahydrocurcumin (I) and tetrahydrocurcumin (II).     

Crystal structure of magnesio-ferri-hornblendite □Ca<Subscript>2</Subscript>(Mg<Subscript>4</Subscript>Fe<Superscript>3+</Superscript>)[(Si<Subscript>7</Subscript>Al)O<Subscript>22</Subscript>](OH)<Subscript>2</Subscript> as a potentially new mineral of the amphibole supergroup

A sample of magnesio-ferri-hornblendite, a potential new mineral of the amphibole supergroup, was studied by X-ray diffraction and IR spectroscopy. The crystal chemical formula is (Z = 2): ^AK_0.04^M(4) (Ca_1.92Na_0.08) ^C[^M(1)(Mg_1.78Fe_0.22⁴⁺) ^M(2)(Mg_1.62Fe_0.26³⁺Al_0.12) ^M(3)(Mg_0.64Fe_0.32²⁺Mn_0.04)] [^T(Si_7.44Al_0.56)O₂₂] ^W(OH)₂. The monoclinic unit cell parameters are a = 9.855(1) Å, b = 18.084(1) Å, c = 5.289(1) Å, β = 104.853(2)°; V = 911.1(2) ų; space group C2/m; Z = 2. The crystal structure was refined to R = 2.82% in the anisotropic approximation for atomic displacement parameters using 1166 reflections with I > 2σ(I). The magnesio-ferri-hornblendite structure is generally similar to the structures of other monoclinic calcium amphiboles, and its key distinctive features are the predominance of Мg among C²⁺ cations and Fe³⁺ among C³⁺ cations.     

Electronic structure of Ti<Subscript>4</Subscript>Fe<Subscript>2</Subscript>O as determined from <Emphasis Type="Italic">ab initio</Emphasis> calculations and X-ray spectroscopy studies

The TiL _α, FeL _α and OK _α ultrasoft X-ray emission bands obtained in experiment reflect, respectively, the energy distribution of mainly the Ti3d, Fe3d and O2p electronic states in Ti₄Fe₂O compound, which is an efficient hydrogen absorber for energy cells. Full and partial densities of electronic states for all atoms constituting the indicated oxide were calculated by a modified method of associated plane waves (APW) using the WIEN2k software package. The APW calculation data for Ti₄Fe₂O compound as well as superposition of TiL _α, FeL _α and OK _α ultrasoft X-ray emission bands on a single energy scale indicate that O2p states in the oxide are localized mainly near the bottom of the valence band, the major contribution near the ceiling of the valence band belonging to Fe3d and Ti3d states. According to the APW calculation, the major contribution to the bottom of Ti₄Fe₂O conduction band is made by Fe3d* and Ti3d* states. The APW data for Ti₄Fe₂O are supported by the cluster calculation performed for this compound using a FEFF82 software package.     

Electronic state and local surrounding of <Superscript>119</Superscript>Sn in calcium-substituted holmium orthochromites

The influence of Ca²⁺ doped into the holmium sublattice on the magnetically active surrounding of Sn⁴⁺ ions located in the chromium sublattice of Ho_1–x Ca _x Cr_0.997Sn_0.003O₃ (x = 0, 0.003, and 0.1) compounds was studied by ¹¹⁹Sn Mössbauer spectroscopy. At concentrations [Ca] = [Sn] = 0.3 mol %, an increase was observed in the spectral contribution of Sn⁴⁺ sites, having the full number of nearest-neighbor Cr³⁺cations (n = 6), where they perceived a magnetic field H(Sn)_{4.2 K} = 82 kOe, compared to the contribution of the relevant sites in the undoped chromite (x = 0). This observation was interpreted as resulting from a reduced probability of appearance of Cr³⁺ vacancies in the nearest surrounding of heterovalent Sn⁴⁺ ions. For x = 0.1, on the contrary, the ¹¹⁹Sn spectrum revealed a reduced contribution from the Sn⁴⁺ sites with n = 6. This evolution is shown not to be due neither to the appearance of Cr⁴⁺ nor Cr⁶⁺ ions in the nearest neighborhood of Sn⁴⁺ in the chromium sublattice to balance the charge deficiency of the Ca²⁺ ions doped into the holmium sublattice. This allowed us to suggest that the observed effect was due to the onset of Sn⁴⁺ segregations in the structure of Ho_0.9Ca_0.1Cr_0.997Sn_0.003O₃, which contained a far greater amount of Ca²⁺ ions whose charge deficiency was balanced mostly by Cr⁴⁺ formation. Studies of samples that were prepared under a hydrogen atmosphere revealed the reduction of Sn⁴⁺ to the oxidation state +2, with the concomitant stabilization of the formed Sn²⁺ ions on crystallite surfaces on sites having low coordination numbers.     

Sodium perborate/NaNO<Subscript>2</Subscript>/KHSO<Subscript>4</Subscript>-triggered synthesis and kinetics of nitration of aromatic compounds

Sodium perborate (SPB) was used as efficient green catalyst for NaNO₂/KHSO₄-mediated nitration of aromatic compounds in aqueous acetonitrile medium. Synthesis of nitroaromatic compounds was achieved under both conventional and solvent-free microwave conditions. Reaction times were comparatively shorter in the microwave-assisted than conventional reaction. The reaction kinetics for nitration of phenols in aqueous bisulfate and acetonitrile medium indicated first-order dependence on [Phenol], [NaNO₂], and [SPB]. Reaction rates accelerated with introduction of electron-donating groups but retarded with electron-withdrawing groups. Kinetic results did not fit well quantitatively with Hammett’s equation. Observed deviations from linearity were addressed in terms of exalted Hammett’s constants (\( \bar{\sigma } \) or σ_eff), para resonance interaction energy (ΔΔG_p) parameter, and Yukawa–Tsuno parameter (r). This term provides a measure of the extent of resonance stabilization for a reactive structure that builds up charge (positive) in its transition state. The observed negative entropy of activation (?ΔS^#) suggests greater solvation and/or cyclic transition state before yielding products.     

Structure of aminonitrones and electronic effect of substituents on their acid-base properties

A series of para-substituted aromatic aminonitrones p-RC₆H₄C(NH₂)=N⁺(Me)O^– (R = NMe₂, H, Br, Cl, CF₃) have been prepared. Acidity constants of the conjugate acids RC₆H₄C(NH₂)N⁺(Me)OH at 25°C in a EtOH–H₂O mixture (5: 95) have been determined by potentiometric titration. A linear correlation between log (k_R/k_H) and σ_para values has been revealed, and a ρ²⁹⁸(σ_para) parameter has been determined as of 0.635.     

Synthesis and properties of (VO)<Subscript>0.09</Subscript>V<Subscript>0.18</Subscript>Mo<Subscript>0.82</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript> · 0.54H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O microrods

The (VO)_0.09V_0.18Mo_0.82O₃ · 0.54H₂O microrods of hexagonal symmetry system with the unit cell parameters a = 10.586 Å and c = 3.698 Å were obtained for the first time under hydrothermal conditions (T = 160°C, τ = 30?50 h). Particles were 1–2 μm in diameter and up to 45 μm in length. The compound is thermally stable up to 469°C. The core-electron Mo3d, V2p, and O1s and valence-band X-ray photoelectron spectra and IR spectra of the samples were studied. The molybdenum atoms in the complex oxide have the oxidation state Mo⁶⁺. The vanadium atoms introduced into the h-MoO₃ lattice in molybdenum positions have the oxidation state V⁵⁺. Approximately one-third of vanadium atoms as vanadyl ions (VO)²⁺ are located in the channels of h-MoO₃ lattice, thus stabilizing the latter.     

Electronic Structure and Relative Stabilities of 10- and 12-Vertex. <Emphasis Type="Italic">Closo</Emphasis>and <Emphasis Type="Italic">Nido</Emphasis>-Heteroborane Clusters of Ga,Ge, and As Elements

A DFT method with the B3LYP functional and the 6-311++G(d,p) diffuse basis set is used to predict geometries, relative stabilities, electronic structures, and the bonding of closo- and nido-Ga_mB_n–mH _n ^2? , Ge_mB_n–mH _n ^m?2 , and As_mB_n–mH _n ^{2 m?2} (n = 10, 12 and m = 1, 2) Clusters are obtained by replacing BH with isolobal GaH, GeH⁺, and AsH²⁺ fragments, keeping the same skeleton electron pairs (SEP). Based on the polyhedral skeletal electron pairs theory (PSEPT), closo and nido structures are predicted and can be of significant interest for experimentalists working in the field of heteroboranes. Different cluster stabilities are studied according to Gimarc′s and Williams′ rules, where our calculations show that the monosubstituted clusters deviate from these rules, giving rise to open structures. As₂B₈H _n ²⁺ as 10-vertex structures lead to nido-type clusters, however, Ge_mB_n–mH _n ^m?2 (n = 10, 12 and m = 1, 2) give rise to closo isomers with close energies. All optimized structures exhibit large HOMO–LUMO gaps suggesting a good kinetic stability, thus predicting their isolation and characterization.     

Circular dichroism of photoemission of Fe<Subscript>1/4</Subscript>TiTe<Subscript>2</Subscript>

High-resolution ARPES has been employed for examination of angular distribution of valence band photoelectrons emitted by a Fe_1/4TiTe₂ single crystal near the point Γ of the Brillouin zone in the most symmetrical directions ΓK (A-H) and ΓM (A-L) under excitation with synchrotron radiation (21.5 eV, He I) at 50 K. It has been found out that excitation with circular polarized synchrotron radiation results in essential circular dichroism in angular dependence of valence band photoemission of Fe_1/4TiTe₂. Analysis of entire experimental data has revealed that the dichroic effect is also related to the chiral geometry of the experiment. The decrease in symmetry induces dichroism, thus allowing determination of electron states at intercalant atoms.     

Ca<Superscript>2+</Superscript> and Mg<Superscript>2+</Superscript> incorporated barium hexaferrites: structural and magnetic properties

BaM hexaferrites substituted with both Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ ions, namely, Ba_1-2×Ca_xMg_xFe₁₂O₁₉ (0.0?≤?x?≤?0.1), synthesized during a sol–gel auto-combustion route. The hexaferrite phase and morphology of all samples were investigated using X-ray powder diffraction, a field emission scanning electron microscope, a high-resolution transmission microscope, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. In addition, an M-type hexagonal structure was confirmed using XRD for all samples. FE-SEM and TEM revealed the shape of the hexagonal plate. Measurements of the magnetization versus the field M(H) of Ba_1-2×Ca_xMg_xFe₁₂O₁₉ (0.0?≤?x?≤?0.1) nanohexaferrites were conducted at 300 and 10?K. A hard-ferrimagnetic behavior at both 300 and 10?K was noted for the different products produced. The squareness ratio indicates the uniaxial anisotropy for various products. The deduced values of saturation magnetization (M_s) in all substituted samples are higher than in the pristine sample (x?=?0). The Ba_0.96Ca_0.02Mg_0.02Fe₁₂O₁₉ nanosized hexaferrite showed the highest values of M_s, remanence M_r, magneton number (n_B), and magnetocrystalline anisotropy constant (K_eff). In contrast, the values of the coercive field (H_c) and intrinsic coercivity (H_ci) diminish with the increase in the amount of the substituted Ca and Mg elements.

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Chlorokomplexe von 3 d5-Ionen in nichtwäßrigen Lösungen

The chloro systems of Mn²⁺ and Fe³⁺ were investigated in acetonitrile (AN), propanediole-1,2-carbonate (PDC) and trimethylphosphate (TMP) by spectrophotometric, potentiometric and conductometric methods. The following coordination forms seem to be present: MnCl₂ (inAN, PDC andTMP), [MnCl₄]^2? (tetrahedral inAN, octahedral inTMP), [MnCl₆]^4? (octahedral inPDC andTMP); [FeCl]²⁺ (tetrahedral inAN andPDC), [FeCl₂]⁺ (tetrahedral inTMP), FeCl₃ (tetrahedral inAN andPDC), [FeCl₄]^? (tetrahedral inAN, PDC andTMP).