Oxidative Methylation of Toluene with Methane over Basic Zeolite Catalysts Promoted with Alkali Metal Bromides and Alkali Metal Oxides

IntroductionStyrene is one of the most important industrial monomers. At present, styrene is mainlyproduced by alkylation of benzene with ethylene followed by oxidative dehydrogenationof the resulting ethylbenzene. However, this process is very expensive and complex. Anew method of synthesizing ethylbenzene and styrene directly from toluene and methanewas discovered by Khcheyan el al. ', and Yakovich and Bakareva2. The process wouldpotentially reduce the cost because of the production of sty…     

Synthesis of Metal Porphyrins Tailed with Salicylic Acid and their Interaction with Bovine Serum Albumin

A synthetic method of porphyrins tailed with salicylic substituents is described.Reaction of bromoalkoxyphenyl porphyrin 1 with salicylic acid gave porphyrins 2-5. These new compounds were confirmed by ^1H NMR, IR, UV-vis, MS and elemental analysis, and observed their interaction with bovine serum albumin (BSA) in fluorescence spectrum.     

Electrochemistry of Hydroquinone Derivatives at Metal and Iodine-modified Metal Electrodes

IntroductionPlatinumand gold surfaces can adsorb a wide vari-ety of ions, atoms and molecular functional groups,which is often accompanied by oxidation-reduction ordissociation of them. Numerous previous works havemade great progress in studying the surfa…     

Preparation and Characterization of Lacunary Heteropolymolbdophosphates Coordinated with Divalent Metal Ions of the Fourth Period

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Polymerization of ε-Caprolactone and its Copolymerization with γ-Butyrolactone using Metal Complexes

Solution polymerization of ε-caprolactone (ε-CL) was performed using four different initiators namely: tin(II) octanoate (Sn(Oct)₂)/ethanolamine, aluminium Schiff's base complex-HAPENAlOⁱPr, lithium diisopropyl amide (LDA) and aluminium isopropoxide. The reaction conditions varied with the initiator used. LDA gave rise to the most rapid polymerization with the highest amount of cyclic species as detected by ¹³C NMR. However, no cyclic species were detected when HAPENAlOⁱPr was used as initiator. The tin(II) octanoate/ethanolamine system lead to an α,ω-dihydroxy-polycaprolactone (PCL). The copolymerization of ε-CL was then performed with the hard to oligomerize γ-butyrolactone using the four initiators. GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography) analyses showed the formation of copolymers. The highest incorporation of polybutyrolactone (PBL) in the copolymer was obtained using HAPENAlOⁱPr as evidenced by ¹H NMR. ¹³C NMR indicated the presence of pseudoperiodic random copolymers with short blocks of PCL whose block length varied with initiator used. The longest and shortest block length were obtained using Sn(Oct)₂ and HAPENAlOⁱPr respectively as calculated from ¹³C NMR. The reactivity ratios were determined using the Finemann-Ross method at low conversion with HAPENAlOⁱPr as initiator. The values obtained, r_CL = 19.4 and r_BL = 0.11, confirmed the presence of long blocks of CL units in the copolymer.     

Synthesis, Characterization and Structure of 3d Metal Nitrate Complexes with 1,8-Naphthyridine-N-Oxide

The complexes of 3d metal(Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn) nitrates with 1 , 8-naphthyridine-N-oxide (NAPYO) were synthesized. The melting points and solubilities of the new complexes were determined and all the complexes were characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra, UV spectra and molar conductance. The structures of both nickel complex and copper complex were determined by X-ray single crystal diffraction analyses.     

Gas-Chromatographic Study of Hydrazine Reaction with Metal β-Diketonates

When treated with hydrazine, metal -diketonates undergo decomposition to form the corresponding pyrazoles, irrespective of the kinetic stability of the chelates. With substituted metal chelates, the main reaction products are pyrazoles bearing in position 4 the -substituent of the compex. Other products are formed when the substituent has centers sensitive to nucleophilic substitution and/or elimination. The reaction can be used for structural assessment of the starting -diketonate.     

Interaction of Metal–Dipeptide Complex with Ninhydrin in the Absence and Presence of Conventional CTAB Surfactant

The present work is aimed at studying the interaction between copper-glycyltyrosine [(Cu(II)-Gly-Tyr)]⁺ and ninhydrin in water and in micelles formed by cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) using spectrophometric measurements at 80°C and pH 5.0. The order of reaction remains the same in the two systems, that is, first- and fractional-order kinetics with respect to [Cu(II)-Gly-Tyr]⁺ and [ninhydrin], respectively, in the excess of ninhydrin over [Cu(II)-Gly-Tyr]⁺. It was observed that the product formed is same in both the media. The reaction is catalyzed by CTAB, and the maximum rate enhancement is about three fold. Quantitative kinetic analysis of k_ψ–[CTAB] data was explained in terms of pseudo-phase of the micelles (assuming the association/incorporation of both the reactants at the micellar surface).     

Sulfone–Metal Exchange and Alkylation of Sulfonylnitriles

The first general sulfone–metal exchange is described. Treating substituted 2-pyridylsulfonylacetonitriles with either BuLi or Bu₃MgLi generates metalated nitriles that efficiently intercept a variety of electrophiles to afford quaternary nitriles. The 2-pyridylsulfone is critical for the sulfone–metal exchange because chelation anchors the organometallic proximal to the electrophilic, tetrasubstituted sulfone to override complex-induced deprotonation. Alkylating commercial 2-pyridinesulfonylacetonitrile with mild bases, either K₂CO₃ or DBU, and subsequent sulfone–metal exchange and alkylation rapidly assembles quaternary nitriles by three alkylations, only one of which requires an organometallic reagent.     

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Alkali Metal Guanidinates

Reactions of 1,3-diisopropylcarbodiimide with alkali metal amides, MN（SiMe3）2 （M=Li or Na） in hexane or THF produced the alkali metal guanidinates { （i-PrN）2C [N（SiMe3）2]Li }2 （1） and { （i-PrN）2C[N（SiMe3）2]Na（THF） } 2 （2） in nearly quantitative yields. Both complexes 1 and 2 were well characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, ^1H and ^13C NMR spectra, and X-ray diffraction. It was found that the guanidinates adopt different coordination modes in these complexes.     

A Quartz Crystal Microbalance Characterization of Metal‐Oil Interfaces and Interactions with Wax Molecules

The solid‐liquid interface between stainless steel and model petroleum fluids is investigated at isothermal conditions using a quartz crystal microbalance. AISI 316 (Fe/Cr18/Ni10/Mo3) stainless steel is chosen to represent the metal surface. Paraffin components dissolved in dodecane constitute the petroleum fluid phase. Commercial macro‐crystalline and micro‐crystalline waxes provide primarily linear and branched paraffin components, respectively. Paraffin solubility conditions are established through a van't Hoff relationship. Model fluids prepared with the single‐component alkanes n‐C₃₆ or n‐C₃₀ paraffin provide well‐defined solubility conditions. Monitored changes in resonance frequency and energy dissipation of the quartz crystal resonator immersed in the model fluids confirm that no continual deposition of paraffin components occurs at isothermal conditions. Solid paraffin crystals dispersed in solution show no adherence to the stainless steel surface. The absence of attractive interactions between the stainless steel surface and the dispersed paraffin crystals suggests that a surface adsorption and/or surface nucleation mechanism is responsible for the formation of incipient paraffin wax deposits under nonquiescent conditions.     

Metal Sulfide Nanoparticle Synthesis with Ionic Liquids – State of the Art and Future Perspectives

Metal sulfides are among the most promising materials for a wide variety of technologically relevant applications ranging from energy to environment and beyond. Incidentally, ionic liquids (ILs) have been among the top research subjects for the same applications and also for inorganic materials synthesis. As a result, the exploitation of the peculiar properties of ILs for metal sulfide synthesis could provide attractive new avenues for the generation of new, highly specific metal sulfides for numerous applications. This article therefore describes current developments in metal sulfide nanoparticle synthesis as exemplified by a number of highlight examples. Moreover, the article demonstrates how ILs have been used in metal sulfide synthesis and discusses the benefits of using ILs over more traditional approaches. Finally, the article demonstrates some technological challenges and how ILs could be used to further advance the production and specific property engineering of metal sulfide nanomaterials, again based on a number of selected examples.     

Synthesis and Characterization of the cis-Dicyanoiron(Ⅱ) Building Block and Its Interactions with Selected Metal Ions

In this work, a cis-dicyanoiron(Ⅱ) building block, cis-Fe~(Ⅱ)(bpy)_2(CN)_2(1, bpy = 2,2?-bipyridine), has been prepared and fully characterized by IR, electronic absorption spectra, elemental analysis, cyclic voltammetry and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The interactions of complex 1 with selected metal ions, such as Cu(Ⅱ), Fe(Ⅲ), Pb(Ⅱ), Fe(Ⅱ), Cr(Ⅲ), Cd(Ⅱ), Co(Ⅱ), Zn(Ⅱ), Ni(Ⅱ) and Mn(Ⅱ), were investigated employing electronic absorption spectroscopy. The electronic absorption spectroscopy indicates Cu(Ⅱ), Fe(Ⅲ), Cr(Ⅲ), Cd(Ⅱ), Co(Ⅱ), Zn(Ⅱ) and Ni(Ⅱ) ions steadily coordinate with 1 via cyanide, respectively. Fluorescent emission intensity of 1 increased upon the addition of Zn(Ⅱ) ion, quenched by adding ions Cu(Ⅱ), Fe(Ⅲ) and Pb(Ⅱ), and it was almost unchanged when adding the Fe(Ⅱ), Cr(Ⅲ), Cd(Ⅱ), Co(Ⅱ), Ni(Ⅱ) and Mn(Ⅱ) ions.     

Study of the Complexation Behavior of Calixarene with Transition Metal Cations by UV—vis and Fluorescent Spectra

A new fluorescent compound based on calix[4] arene skeleton was synthesized.Its complexation ability with transition metal ions,such as Fe^3 ,Co^2 ,Ni^2 ,Cu^2 ,Zn^2 and Ag^ ,Was investigated by UV-vis and fluorescent spectra.     

Rhenium Compounds with Metal–Metal Multiple Bonds: X-Ray Spectral Study of the Electronic Structure

The electronic structures of the binuclear complexes [(NH₄)₂Re₂Cl₈)] · 2H₂O and Re₂(CH₃COO)₄Br₂ were studied using ReL₅ X-ray emission spectra. The distribution of the Re 5d AOs and Cl 3p AOs in the MOs of these complexes was analyzed. The ReL₅ spectra of the complexes exhibit components corresponding to the metal–metal -bond. The contribution of the rhenium 5d AOs to the bond in [(NH₄)₂Re₂Cl₈)] · 2H₂O is almost twice as low as in Re₂(CH₃COO)₄Br₂.     

Constructions of Noble Metal Nanocrystals with Specific Crystal Facets and High Surface Area北大核心CSCD

Noble metal nanocrystals (NCs) have widespread applications in catalysis.Their catalytic performances are strongly related to the surface structures while the atomic utilization efficiency of noble metal is considerably correlated with the surface area.Thus, advantages of both specific surface structure and large surface area are highly required to show off simultaneously so as to optimize the catalytic performance and decrease the usage of noble metal.However, it seems that the two advantages are incom¬patible with each other in one NC since it is difficult for small NCs to keep their specific facets, while NCs with specific surface structure usually crystallize into the large size leading to small surface area.The construction of noble metal NCs with specific sur¬face area and large surface area is a great challenge.This review introduces the strategies to prepare noble metal NCs integrated with both specific surface facets and high surface area from the controllable synthesis of morphologies.The current researches in this field are summarized by introducing specific cases.Subsequently, typical applications in catalysis are presented to demonstrate the advantages of noble metal NCs with both specific facets and high surface area.Finally, the perspectives concerning about the development tendency in this field are put forward. © 2018 Journal of Electrochemistry. All rights reserved.     

Formation and Aggregation Kinetics of Mixed Metal Hydroxides Agglomerates

The aggregation and fractal structure of mixed metal hydroxides ( MMH ) agglomerates with increasing ionic strength have been studied by dynamic light scattering ( DLS ) and SEM techniques. The experiments indicate that the MMH agglomerates have two different structures in RLA regime and DLA regime, and also give the proof that the transition region between RLA and DLA may occur.     

Synthesis and Characterization of a Two-dimensional Cadmium(Ⅱ) Metal Organic Framework with Fes Topology

A new Cd(Ⅱ) coordination polymer, {[Cd(Hnbta)(L)]·H2O}n(L = 1,4-bis(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazol-1-yl)butane), H3nbta= 5-nitrobenzene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid), has been hydro-thermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, XRPD, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 17.3056(13), b = 11.0114(9), c = 17.7484(14) A, β = 117.3640(10)o, V = 3003.7(4) A3, Z = 4, C31H31CdN5O9, Mr = 730.01, Dc = 1.614 g/cm3, μ = 0.792 mm-1 and F(000) = 1488. The cadmium(Ⅱ) ions are bridged by Hnbta2- to generate a two-dimensional metal organic framework with fes topology. In addition, the thermal stability and fluorescence properties of the complex were also studied.     

Effect of Larger Pore Size on the Sorption Properties of Isoreticular Metal–Organic Frameworks with High Number of Open Metal Sites

Four isostructural CPO-54-M metal-organic frameworks based on the larger organic linker 1,5-dihydroxynaphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylic acid and divalent cations (M=Mn, Mg, Ni, Co) are shown to be isoreticular to the CPO-27 (MOF-74) materials. Desolvated CPO-54-Mn contains a very high concentration of open metal sites, which has a pronounced effect on the gas adsorption of N₂, H₂, CO₂ and CO. Initial isosteric heats of adsorption are significantly higher than for MOFs without open metal sites and are slightly higher than for CPO-27. The plateau of high heat of adsorption decreases earlier in CPO-54-Mn as a function of loading per mole than in CPO-27-Mn. Cluster and periodic density functional theory based calculations of the adsorbate structures and energetics show that the larger adsorption energy at low loadings, when only open metal sites are occupied, is mainly due to larger contribution of dispersive interactions for the materials with the larger, more electron rich bridging ligand.