Hydrothermal synthesis of the perovskite manganites Pr0.5Sr0.5MnO3 and Nd0.5Sr0.5MnO3 and alkali-earth manganese oxides CaMn2O4, 4H-SrMnO3, and 2H-BaMnO3

We report the synthesis of the perovskite manganites Pr_0.5Sr_0.5MnO₃ and Nd_0.5Sr_0.5MnO₃ using mild hydrothermal conditions. Both are formed as polycrystalline powders from solutions of metal salts in aqueous potassium hydroxide at 240 °C, and crystallise as a tetragonal polymorph (space group I4/mcm). Scanning electron microscopy shows both materials to contain cuboid-shaped crystallites several microns in dimension, and the average particle size is verified by light scattering measurements. We also report the first hydrothermal synthesis of 2H-BaMnO₃ and 4H-SrMnO₃, and the first subcritical hydrothermal synthesis of CaMn₂O₄ (marokite). Despite the formation of these alkali-earth manganese oxides at 240 °C, we have been unable to isolate rare-earth manganese oxides LnMnO₃ using similar conditions. We discuss the formation of perovskite manganites in hydrothermal reactions by relating our new results to those manganites already reported to form under hydrothermal conditions, and rationalise the trends seen by considering tolerance factor of the perovskite and the variance of the A-site metal radius.     

A new, efficient and simple method for the thionation of ketones to thioketones using P4S10/Al2O3

A simple, efficient and new method has been developed for the synthesis of thioketones by thionation of ketones using P₄S₁₀/Al₂O₃ in acetonitrile. It has been found that the P₄S₁₀/Al₂O₃ combination provides a simple and convenient method for the synthesis of thioketones.     

Les antimonites antiferromagnetiques MnSb2O4 et NiSb2O4

Neutron diffraction has been used to study the variation of antiferromagnetic order in the antimony isomorphous MnSb₂O₄ (T_N ～ 60 K) and NiSb₂O₄ (T_N ～ 46 K). The magnetic moments have been related to the Mn²⁺ and Ni²⁺ spins and magnetostrictive effects have been interpreted. The influence of the method of synthesis is mentioned: polycrystalline MnSb₂O₄ has been obtained from hydrothermal synthesis. Orthorhombic distortions are not connected with magnetic interactions but with structural defects.     

复合催化剂上CO2加氢合成C2烃类

介绍了由CO₂+H₂合成C2⁺烃的几种复合催化剂体系的研究进展，比较和评价了复合催化剂体系的活性和选择性及对C2⁺烃类生成的影响。着重于复合催化剂体系对C4⁺烃的生成及产物分布的影响并简述反应机理。     

Facile synthesis of isomerically pure fullerenols C60(OH)5Br and 1,4-C60(OH)2 from chlorofullerene C60Cl6

The chlorofullerene C₆₀Cl₆ was demonstrated as a versatile precursor for the synthesis of two isomerically pure fullerenols via tetrabutylammonium bromide promoted reactions with water. Performing the synthesis in wet chlorobenzene produced 1,4-C₆₀(OH)₂ as the only isolable product along with substantial amounts of non-functionalized C₆₀. However, the addition of DMSO as a co-solvent altered the reaction pathway, leading to the formation of C₆₀(OH)₅Br as the main product. Both isolated compounds were novel and their molecular compositions and structures were confirmed by mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy. The fullerenol C₆₀(OH)₅Br, which was formed in a moderate yield, represents the first isomerically pure polyhydroxylated fullerene available on a large scale.     

系列硅铝比纳米薄层ZSM-5分子筛的合成和表征

以自制不对称双子季铵盐表面活性剂为模板, 在水热合成体系中控制合成系列硅铝比纳米薄层ZSM-5分子筛.采用X射线衍射(XRD)、N₂吸附-脱附、X射线荧光光谱(XRF)、扫描电镜(SEM)和²⁷Al魔角旋转核磁共振(²⁷Al MAS-NMR)对合成的样品进行了表征. 详细研究了晶化温度、晶化时间、结构导向剂(SDA)用量、碱度等对合成的影响和纳米薄层ZSM-5分子筛的形成过程. 结果表明: 分子筛硅铝比越高, 结构导向剂用量越大, 所需的晶化时间越短; 晶化温度越高, 晶化时间越短; 且不同硅铝比纳米薄层ZSM-5分子筛的形貌规整度、比表面积和介孔/微孔孔容比例随着硅铝比而变化.     

纳米微孔NixZn(1-x)Fe2O4的水热合成研究

０引言尖晶石型铁酸盐是一类重要的磁性材料，它可用于防止电磁波辐射设备以及隐身材料中的吸波剂犤１，２犦，具有价格低廉、吸波性能优良的特点。同时尖晶石型铁酸盐也是一类重要的催化剂，９０年代初又发现了氧缺位的该类化合物具有将CO２还原为C的优良催化性能犤３犦。因此，有关铁酸盐的制备及性能研究一直是化学工作者和材料科学工作者感兴趣的领域。随着新的合成方法的不断涌现，对传统铁氧体材料进行结构改造以提高其性能是一个重要的研究发展方向，本文采用模板剂造孔技术，首次在NixZn（１－x）Fe２O４水热合成中选用模板剂，…     

表面活性剂辅助合成LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2正极材料

通过添加烷基季铵盐类表面活性剂来调控材料形貌和粒径的改性方法,在LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂前驱体合成过程中添加表面活性剂十二烷基三甲基溴化铵(DTAB)和十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTAB),利用尿素作为配合剂和沉淀剂,采用溶剂热法合成LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂前驱体。最后,高温混锂煅烧合成椭球形的空心多孔材料。相比于不添加表面活性剂的样本,改性的材料有着更小的粒径和更加规整的形貌。电化学测试表明,添加DTAB和CTAB之后,首次充电容量分别达到223与251 mAh·g^-1(0.1C)。其中,添加CTAB的样品首次放电容量达到216 mAh·g^-1(0.1C),100次循环后容量保持率为85.1%,高于LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂的81.7%(0.1C)。表面活性剂的改性显著提高了材料的电化学性能,为高镍三元正极材料的改性提供了一种新的思路。     

Improvement of the thermoelectric properties of [Bi1.68Ca2O4−δ][CoO2]1.69 cobaltite by chimie douce methods

[Bi_1.68Ca₂O_4−δ]^RS[CoO₂]_1.69 has been obtained by different chimie douce methods and uniaxially or isostatically pressed. The influence of these parameters on the thermoelectric properties has been investigated. Contrary to the Seebeck coefficient, which remains unchanged, the electrical conductivity is greatly modified. In particular, spray-drying synthesis followed by uniaxial pressing results in an electrical conductivity two times larger than in the case of conventional solid state synthesis. Our results suggest that a narrow particle size distribution is beneficial to the thermoelectric properties of the layered compounds. The spray-drying technique seems to be promising to improve the electrical conductivity of layered materials. Moreover, this method presents other advantages (homogeneous samples and less energetic processing) which could be interesting to the future manufacturing of thermoelectric devices.     

A fast synthesis for Zintl phase compounds of Na3SbTe3, NaSbTe2 and K3SbTe3 by microwave irradiation

The microwave irradiation technique was used to prepare three Zintl phase compounds Na₃SbTe₃, NaSbTe₂ and K₃SbTe₃. The as-prepared products were analyzed and characterized by XRD, EDX and SEM techniques. Higher microwave oven power and shorter irradiation time are required for the synthesis of Na₃SbTe₃, whereas lower oven power and longer irradiation time are needed for NaSbTe₂. Moderate microwave irradiation conditions facilitate the formation of pure K₃SbTe₃. Pure phase of Na₃SbTe₃ are directly obtained by this technique for the first time. Compared with the traditional high-temperature solid-state synthesis, the microwave reaction required a considerable shortened reaction time for the preparation of the three Zintl compounds. The initial driving force for these reactions originates from the interaction of microwave electric field with alkali metals (Na and K) and Sb powders.     

Studies on the reduction of the Fe2O3MoO3 system and its interaction with synthesis gas (CO+H2)

The structural changes of iron—molybdenum mixed oxide systems during calcination and reduction were studied. The oven-dried precipitated mass contains excess molybdenum as polymolybdic ions, which is transformed into Fe₂(MoO₄)₃ and MoO₃ on heat-treatment of the sample above 400°C. The reduction of Fe₂(MoO₄)₃ proceeds through the formation of FeMoO₄ and FeMoO₃. On complete reduction, it gives a mixed crystal of iron and molybdenum. MoO₃ is also simultaneously reduced to elemental molybdenum through the formation of MoO₂ as an intermediate oxide.The interaction of the reduced mass with synthesis gas indicates that the iron—molybdenum mixed crystal is active for the hydrogenation of CO molecules. This mixed lattice is also stable towards the carburization process under synthesis gas.     

A study of the preparation of solid solutions in the system α-Fe2O3Al2O3

In order to elucidate the formation of precipitated iron catalysts for ammonia synthesis, the formation of solid solutions between α-Fe₂O₃ and Al₂O₃ was studied in the temperature range 500–950°C. The Al₂O₃ content in the solid solutions was found to be below 15 mole%. At temperatures of 800–950°C, solid solutions are formed at an appropriate rate. Specimens with relatively large specific surface areas are obtained at 800°C.     

15N/14N Isotopic Exchange in the Dissociative Adsorption of N2 on Tantalum Nitride Cluster Anions Ta3N3-

Adsorption and activation of dinitrogen (N₂) is an indispensable process in nitrogen fixation. Metal nitride species continue to attract attention as a promising catalyst for ammonia synthesis. However, the detailed mechanisms at a molecular level between reactive nitride species and N₂ remain unclear at elevated temperature, which is important to understand the temperature effect and narrow the gap between the gas phase system and condensed phase system. Herein, the ¹⁴N/¹⁵N isotopic exchange in the reaction between tantalum nitride cluster anions Ta₃¹⁴N₃^- and ¹⁵N₂ leading to the regeneration of ¹⁴N₂/¹⁴N¹⁵N was observed at elevated temperature (393-593 K) using mass spectrometry. With the aid of theoretical calculations, the exchange mechanism and the effect of temperature to promote the dissociation of N₂ on Ta3N3? were elucidated. A comparison experiment for Ta₃¹⁴N₄^-/¹⁵N₂ couple indicated that only desorption of ¹⁵N₂ from Ta₃¹⁴N₄¹⁵N₂^- took place at elevated temperature. The different exchange behavior can be well understood by the fact that nitrogen vacancy is a requisite for the dinitrogen activation over metal nitride species. This study may shed light on understanding the role of nitrogen vacancy in nitride species for ammonia synthesis and provide clues in designing effective catalysts for nitrogen fixation.     

Location of the first 3B2 ← 3B+2 transition in phenanthrene

The polarization of the triplet-triplet absorption spectrum of phenanthrene-d₁₀ in the region from 3500 to 8500 A has been recorded. The ³B₂^? state is located at about 4250 Å. The possibility that phenanthrene might be a suitable chromophore for laser dye synthesis is discussed.     

Synthesis and characterization of the pseudo-hexagonal hollandites ALi2Ru6O12 (A=Na, K)

The crystal structures, synthesis and physical properties of ruthenium hollandites ALi₂Ru₆O₁₂ (A=Na, K) with a new pseudo-hexagonal structure type are described. Analogous to tetragonal hollandites, the framework is made of MO₆ octahedra in double chains that share corner oxygens with each other to create interstitial tunnels. The tunnels are either hexagonal or triangular in cross-section. Magnetic susceptibilities, low temperature specific heat, and electrical resistivities are reported. The data indicate that these materials are normal, low density of states metals. This new structure type can be extended from A=Group I to A=Group II ions with the synthesis of CaLi₂Ru₆O₁₂ and SrLi₂Ru₆O₁₂.     

Role of SrMoO4 in Sr2MgMoO6 synthesis

Here we investigate the elemental and phase compositions during the solid-state synthesis of the promising SOFC-anode material, Sr₂MgMoO₆, and demonstrate that molybdenum does not notably evaporate under the normal synthesis conditions with temperatures up to 1200 °C due to the formation of SrMoO₄ as an intermediate product at low temperatures, below 600 °C. However, partial decomposition of the Sr₂MgMoO₆ phase becomes evident at the higher temperatures (∼1500 °C). The effect of SrMoO₄ on the electrical conductivity of Sr₂MgMoO₆ is evaluated by preparing a series of Sr₂MgMoO₆ samples with different amounts of additional SrMoO₄. Under the reducing operation conditions of an SOFC anode the insulating SrMoO₄ phase is apparently reduced to the highly conductive SrMoO₃ phase. Percolation takes place with 20-30 wt% of SrMoO₄ in a Sr₂MgMoO₆ matrix, with a notable increase in electrical conductivity after reduction. Conductivity values of 14, 60 and 160 S/cm are determined at 800 °C in 5% H₂/Ar for the Sr₂MgMoO₆ samples with 30, 40 and 50 wt% of added SrMoO₄, respectively.     

New conducting phase in the Li2O-ZnO-Nb2O5 system: Existence conditions

The conducting phase Li₆ZnNb₄O₁₄ in the Li₂O-ZnO-Nb₂O₅ system has been obtained by solid-phase synthesis from Li₃NbO₄, Li_{1 − x} NbO₃, and LiZnNbO₄. The new phase exists in the temperature range of (904 ± 5)–(1145 ± 5)°C. Quenching the synthesis product from 960°C yields this phase in a metastable state at room temperature. The Li₆ZnNb₄O₁₄ phase has been characterized by thermal analysis, chemical analysis, and X-ray powder diffraction. The ohmic resistance of ceramic Li₆ZnNb₄O₁₄ has been determined by complex impedance measurements. The activation energy of conduction, derived from the temperature dependence of conductivity, is E _a = 0.273 ± 0.001 eV. The conductivity of the phase at 300°C is 1.2 × 10⁻² S cm⁻¹.     

Synthesis of the sulfones of leukotriene C4, D4, and E4

A simple one-step preparation of the sulfones of Leukotriene C₄, D₄ and E₄ has been developed by the direct oxidation of the parent compounds. An alternative synthesis of these sulfones has also been carried out by reduction of an acetylenic precursor.     

Na2CaP2O7, a new catalyst for the synthesis of unsaturated arylsulfones

The synthetic diphosphate Na₂CaP₂O₇ is a new basic catalyst for the synthesis of unsaturated arylsulfones. The condensation was carried out under mild conditions at room temperature in methanol or ethanol. The optimum of the catalyst's activity is reached when water is added, leading to good yields.     

Photoinduced synthesis of the new organoseleno manganese cluster [Mn(CO)3SeC6H5]4

The synthesis of the compounds [Mn(CO)₃XC₆H₅]₄ (X = Se, S) by UV irradiation of a mixture of Mn₂(CO)₁₀ with Se₂(C₆H₅)₂ or S₂(C₆H₅)₂ is described.