Direct electrochemical synthesis of metal complexes of phthalocyanines and azomethines as model compounds: advantages and problems of this method versus traditional synthetic techniques

A comparison of traditional and electrochemical synthetic techniques for obtaining metal complexes of azomethine and phthalocyanine is reported. It is shown that the electrochemical method affords azomethinic coordination compounds free of anions of precursors and with higher yields at ambient temperature. Electrolysis in a solid phase of phthalonitrile using a high-surface platinum cathode leads to metal-free phthalocyanine and metal phthalocyaninates at 0–25°C. The typical problems of the electrosynthetic procedures in different conditions are discussed in detail.     

磷烯的制备、结构、性质及器件应用

磷烯是继石墨烯之后一种新型的二维材料,具有优异的物理、化学和机械性能,在各类器件中具有大的应用潜力。目前对磷烯的最新制备方法、特性调控和应用的系统总结较少。本文对磷烯的制备、结构、性质、改性方法及其器件应用进行了系统的综述。首先概括了磷烯"自上而下"和"自下而上"的制备方法,对其结构和性质进行了总结,同时讨论了磷烯的修饰改性方法,最后对磷烯的器件应用进行了较详细的介绍,并在此基础上对磷烯的研究方向和前景进行了展望。     

CsxRb1-xYbI3体系相图、结构及荧光光谱研究

用一步合成法对CsxRb_1-xYbI₃体系进行了全组成范围内的合成,采用差热分析和X射线粉末相分析法制作了相图,用体系的荧光光谱进一步验证了相图的可靠性.该体系形成一个既有包晶反应又有类低共熔反应的有限固溶体,包晶反应温度和类低共熔反应温度分别为627℃和371℃.相分析确定了RbYbI₃高温相及三类固溶体的结构:0≤x≤0.5形成以RbYbI₃为基的NH₄CdCl₃型固溶体和以RbYbI₃高温相为基的CaIrO₃型固溶体,0.75≤x≤1.0形成以CsYbI₃为基的GdFeO₃型固溶体.     

Ultraviolet light-emitting CdII complexes: synthesis and property studies

Four ultraviolet light-emitting Cd^II complexes, [CdL₁(H₂O)]_n (1), [CdL₁(bpy)(H₂O)₂]_n (2), [CdL₂(H₂O)]_n (3), and [CdL₂(bpy)(H₂O)₂]_n (4), where L₁ = 3,3′-(4-phenyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3,5-diyl)dibenzoate, L₂ = 3,3′-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)-4H-1,2,4triazole-3,5-diyl)dibenzoate, and bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine, were hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, powder scattering spectra, and infrared spectra. 1–4 possess excellent thermal stability with decomposition temperature of ca. 340 °C. Their powder samples mainly give luminescent spectra at 350, 339, 351, and 339 nm, respectively, which should be attributed to the ligand-centered π*?→?π transfer transitions. Additionally, 1–4 have weak emission bands at 400–500 nm, which are tentatively attributed to the triplet ligand to ligand charge transfer transitions.     

Pt(II) Complexes with Azolate‐containing Bidentate Chelate: Design,Photophysics, and Application

This review is aimed at the current research progression of a unique class of Pt(II ) metal complexes bearing at least one azolate‐containing bidentate chelate. The azole fragment can link to a neutral heteroaromatic entity or another azole and form bidentate chelates, such as monoanionic 3‐pyridyl‐1H ‐pyrazole and derivatives, dianionic 3,3′‐bi‐1H ‐pyrazole, 3,3′‐(1‐methylethylidene)‐bis‐1H ‐pyrazole, and their analogs. These azole‐containing chelates readily react with a variety of Pt(II) reagents to afford the corresponding bis‐bidentate Pt(II) complexes. Most of them were highly emissive in solution, doped polymer matrix, thin film, and even as crystal or powder, due to the high ligand field strength exerted by these chelates and their high propensity in forming the singular square‐planar architecture and intermolecular aggregates with substantially strengthened Pt⋯Pt interaction, according to their structural design. Therefore, they hold bright prospects in academic research and future optoelectronic applications such as organic light‐emitting diodes.     

Hydrotherrnal synthesis, structure and property of nano-BaTiO3-based dielectric materials

A series of Ba1-xSrxTi1-yZryO3 (0≤x≤0.5, 0≤y≤0.4) and Ba1-xZnxTi1-ySnyO3 (0≤x≤0.3, 0≤y≤0.3) solid solutions were synthesized by Iow-temperature/Iow-pressure hydrothermal method below 170℃, 0.8 MPa. XRD pattern and cell parameters-composition figures of these prepared powders demonstrated that they are completely miscible solid solutions based on BaTiO3. Furthermore, TEM showed that they have a shape of uniform, substantially spherical particles with an average particle size of 70 nm in diameter. The sintered ceramics of those powders doped by Sr2+ and Zr4+ or Zn2+ and Sn4+ have dielectric constant twelve times higher than and dielectric loss 1/6 those of pure BaTiO3 phase at room temperature.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, structure and property of nano-BaTiO_3based dielectric materials

A series of Ba1-xSrxTi1-yZryO3 (0≤x≤0.5, 0≤y≤0.4) and Ba1-xZnxTi1-ySnyO3 (0≤x≤0.3, 0≤y≤0.3) solid solutions were synthesized by low-temperature/low-pressure hydrothermal method below 170℃, 0.8 MPa. XRD pattern and cell parameters-composition figures of these prepared powders demonstrated that they are completely miscible solid solutions based on BaTiO3. Furthermore, TEM showed that they have a shape of uniform, substantially spherical particles with an average particle size of 70 nm in diameter. The sintered ceramics of those powders doped by Sr2+ and Zr4+ or Zn2+ and Sn4+ have dielectric constant twelve times higher than and dielectric loss 1/6 those of pure BaTiO3 phase at room temperature.     

Rheological phase synthesis,characterization and magnetic property of a cobalt(II)diphosphonate

A new Co(II) diphosphonate compound, [Co(HEDPH₂)₂] (4,4′-bipyH₂)?·?H₂O (1) has been successfully obtained by a rheological phase reaction at 80°C. Single-crystal diffraction analysis shows a 1-D chain structure and the 1-D chains are assembled via hydrogen bonds into a 3-D supramolecular structure with channels. The protonated 4,4′-bipy molecules are encapsulated in the channels. Magnetic study shows 1 to exhibit antiferromagnetic interaction in the 1D Co--O--P--O--Co chain. Crystal data for 1: monoclinic, space group Cc, a?=?15.754(6)?Å, b?=?14.457(5)?Å, c?=?10.020(4)?Å, β?=?92.024(6)°, V?=?2280.7(14)?ų, Z?=?4.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, structure and photocatalytic property of nano-TiO_2-MnO_2

TiCI4 and MnSO4.H2O as raw materials are hydrolyzed stiochiometrically, following the intermediate of oxide hydrating reacts at 150℃, 0.5 MPa in high-pressure reactor, after filtering, washing and drying, nanometric TiO2-MnO2 (Ti1-xMnxO2) is prepared. The effects of the reaction temperature and time on nanometric TiO2-MnO2 are also discussed. XRD shows that the product is TiO2-MnO2 with amorphous phase. After being sintered at above 780℃, it transfers into Ti1-xMnxO2 with a rutile structure. TEM shows that TiO2-MnO2 is the spherical particle. And the average diameter of the particles is 20 nm. The optical absorbance was determined by UV-265 spec-trophotometer after dispersing the sample in the mixture of water and glycerol with the ratio of 1 : 1 equably. It is found that the nano-material possesses the advantages of both nano-TiO2 and nano-MnO2, and it has strong absorption in the UV and visible region. Photodegradation of dyes in an aqueous solution is investigated using nanometricTiO2-MnO2 as a pho     

Process study of thermal plasma chemical vapor deposition of diamond,part I: Substrate material,temperature, and methane concentration

Effects of process parameters on diamond film synthesis in DC thermal plasma jet reactors are discussed including substrate material, methane concentration and substrate temperature. Diamond has been deposited on silicon, molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum, copper, nickel, titanium, and stainless steel. The adhesion of diamond film to the substrate is greatly affected by the type of substrate used. It has been found that the methane concentration strongly affects the grain size of the diamond films. Increased methane concentrations result in smaller grain sizes due to the increased number of secondary nucleations on the existing facets of diamond crystals. Substrate temperature has a strong effect on the morphology of diamond films. With increasing substrate temperature, the predominant orientation of the crystal growth planes changes from the (111) to the (100) planes. Studies of the variation of the film quality across the substrate due to the nonuniformity of thermal plasma jets indicate that microcrystalline graphite formation starts at the corners and edges of diamond crystals when the conditions become unfavorable for diamond deposition.     

Process study of thermal plasma chemical vapor deposition of diamond,part II: Pressure dependence and effect of substrate pretreatment

The effect of pressure during thermal plasma chemical vapor deposition of diamond films has been investigated for a pressure range from 100 to 760 Torr. The maximum growth rate in our experiments occurs at 270 Torr for substrate temperatures around 1000°C. The existence of an optimum pressure for diamond deposition may he related to the balance between generation and recombination of atomic hydrogen and carbon-containing active species in front of the substrate. To estimate the concentrations of atomic hydrogen and methyl radicals under thermal plasma conditions, calculations based on thermodynamic equilibrium have been performed. This approximate evaluation provides useful guidelines because rapid diffusion results in a near frozen chemistry within the boundary layer. The effect of substrate pretreatment on diamond deposition depends on the type of substrate used. Two growth modes have been observed-layer growth and island growth of diamond crystals on various substrates. Screw dislocations have been observed in diamond deposition in thermal plasmas, and defects such as secondary nucleations are more concentrated along (III) directions than along (100) directions.     

Melt‐processable thermosetting polyimide: Synthesis,characterization, fusibility,and property

To obtain a melt‐processable thermosetting polyimide having a high glass‐transition temperature (T_g) and good solvent resistance, the effect of introducing a crosslinkable agent into the polymer chain ends of the melt‐processable polyimide on its physical properties was studied. The polyimide (calculated number‐average molecular weight (M_n) = 11,600 g/mol) capped with the crosslinkable agent exhibited poor melt flowability because its crosslinkable agent reacted at the processing temperature of 360 °C. To reduce the rate of crosslink reaction, two methods were investigated. One was lowering the processing temperature, and the other was decreasing the amount of crosslinkable agent. The low‐molecular‐weight oligomer (calculated M_n = 6300 g/mol) capped with the crosslinkable agent exhibited good melt flowability at the lower processing temperature of 340 °C where the crosslinkable agent did not react. However, the obtained molded part of this oligomer was too brittle to maintain its shape. However, the polyimide (calculated M_n = 11,600 g/mol) partially capped with the crosslinkable agent demonstrated good melt flowability at the processing temperature of 360 °C. Furthermore, the molded part of this resin was strong and tough. In addition, the cured part exhibited high T_g and good solvent resistance. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 42: 2395–2404, 2004     

Hydrothermal synthesis, structure and property of nano-BaTiO3-based dielectric materials

A series of Ba_1-xSr_xTi_1-yZr_yO₃ (0≤x≤0.5, 0≤y≤0.4) and BA_1?xZn_xTi_1?ySn_yO₃ (0≤x≤0.3, 0≤y≤0.3) solid solutions were synthesized by low-temperature/low-pressure hydrothermal method below 170°C, 0.8 MPa. XRD pattern and cell parameters-composition figures of these prepared powders demonstrated that they are completely miscible solid solutions based on BaTiO₃. Furthermore, TEM showed that they have a shape of uniform, substantially spherical particles with an average particle size of 70 nm in diameter. The sintered ceramics of those powders doped by Sr²⁺ and Zr⁴⁺ or Zn²⁺ and Sn⁴⁺ have dielectric constant twelve times higher than and dielectric loss 1/6 those of pure BaTiO₃ phase at room temperature.     

Hydrothermal synthesis,characterization and photoluminescence property of a novel indium phosphate with 3D supramolecular structure

A one-dimensional chained indium phosphate In(H₂PO₄)(HPO₄)(C₁₀N₂H₈) (1) was synthesized under hydrothermal condition using 2,2′-bipyridine as a ligand and characterized by IR spectroscopy, ICP and elemental analyses, powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P-1. The connection of In-centered octahedra (InO₄N₂) and P-centered tetrahedra ({PO₃(OH)} and {PO₂(OH)₂}) constructs a new type of 1D chained structure with In/P ratio of 1/3. Interestingly, H₂PO₄ tetrahedron and 2,2′-bipyridine ligands "hanging" in the chain by bridging oxygen atoms and nitrogen atoms bond to the central In atoms. It is noted that the adjacent chains are stably packed together and the final structure exhibits interesting three-dimensional (3D) supramolecular array via π–π interactions of the 2,2′-bipyridine groups and hydrogen-bond interactions. Additionally, compound 1 shows strong photoluminescence property in the solid state at room temperature.     

Structure and total synthesis of aspernigerin: a novel cytotoxic endophyte metabolite

Aspernigerin (1), a novel cytotoxic alkaloid consisting of an unprecedented structural framework has been isolated from the extract of a culture of Aspergillus niger IFB-E003, an endophyte in Cyndon dactylon. Its structure was elucidated on the basis of comprehensive NMR spectral analysis and confirmed by single-crystal X-ray analysis. Aspernigerin (1) has been shown to be cytotoxic to the tumor cell lines nasopharynyeal epidermoid KB, cervical carcinoma Hela, and colorectal carcinoma SW1116 with corresponding IC(50) values of 22, 46, and 35 microM, respectively. A feasible total synthetic route for aspernigerin (1) has been established for further pharmacological research.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, characterization and fluorescence property of a novel layered fluorinated gallium phosphite with heptameric building unit

A new fluorinated gallium phosphite, Ga₃F₂(2,2′-bipy)₂(HPO₃)₂(H_1.5PO₃)₂1, which is the first layered gallium phosphite with neutral framework, has been hydrothermally synthesized in the presence of 2,2′-bipyridine (2,2′-bipy) acting as a ligand. The as-synthesized product was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, powder X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), ICP-AES and elemental analyses and fluorescent spectrum. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c (No. 15) with cell parameters a=17.633(3) Å, b=9.883(2) Å, c=16.793(3) Å, β=109.88(3)°, V=2752.1(9) Å³ and Z=4. The construction of two-dimensional (2D)-layered structure in compound 1 may be viewed as the assembly of heptameric building unit, which is the first to be found in gallium phosphate/phosphite. The heptameric building unit exists in two types of configuration, which alternately connect through oxygen atoms from HPO₃ pseudo-pyramids to form a layer with 10-membered ring windows viewed along the a-axis. The adjacent layers are stably packed together and exhibit interesting three-dimensional (3D) supramolecular array via π-π interactions of the 2,2′-bipy groups. Additionally, compound 1 shows strong fluorescent property in solid state at room temperature.     

Hydrothermal synthesis,crystal structure and third-order non-linear optical property of a copper chloride cluster

A novel one-dimensional chain coordination polymer [[CuCl₂]₂(phen)₂]_∞ (1) and a three-dimensional coordination polymer [[CuCl] (phen)₂](CuCl₂) (2) were synthesized from simple hydrothermal reactions and the structures were characterized with elemental analysis, FT-IR spectrum and X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallized in the monoclinic space group Cc with a?=?9.874(2), b?=?17.871(4), and c?=?13.440(3)?Å, α?=?90.00°, β?=?106.59(3)°, γ?=?90.00°, R ₁?=?0.0463, wR ₂?=?0.0819. Compound 2 crystallized in the monoclinic space group P2/c with a?=?14.4084(13), b?=?12.6280(11) and c?=?13.3560(12)?Å, α?=?90.00°, β?=?111.490(2)°, γ?=?90.00°, R ₁?=?0.0771, wR ₂?=?0.1439. In the packing structure, π–π stacking interactions are the most significant factors controlling the novel supramolecular sheets for the title compound. Moreover, the third-order non-linear optical property of the two compounds were also investigated and they show reverse saturable absorption and self-focusing performance.     

Platform synthesis: A useful strategy for rapid and systematic generation of molecular diversity

Emergence of library-based approaches have changed the way of developing new functional molecules in materials science and pharmaceutical science. Therefore, reliable methods for rapid and systematic generation of functional molecules are highly called for in this field. We herein describe our concept of "platform synthesis" as a useful strategy for generating molecular diversity. This simple yet powerful strategy realizes the synthesis of a number of interesting multifunctional molecules, such as multisubstituted olefins, in a programmable and diversity-oriented format. As well as applications to the synthesis of pharmaceutically important molecules, such as tamoxifen and CDP840, applications to materials science, which have led to the discovery of interesting fluorescent materials and properties, are also described.     

Ruthenium-Based Perovskitelike Phases: Synthesis, Structure, and Properties

This paper reports on synthesis and X-ray diffraction study of two groups of phases obtained from batch mixtures: (La,Sr _k+1(Ru,Cu) _k O_3k+1 and (La,Sr)₃(Ru,Cu)₃O₆₊ (group I); RuSr₂LnCu₂O_8– (Ln = Nd for the first time, Sm, Eu, Gd, (Gd,Y) for the first time), RuSr₂(Ln,Ce⁴⁺)₂Cu₂O_10– (Ln = Pr and Nd for the first time, Sm, Eu, Gd, (Gd,Y) for the first time), and (Ru,Cu)Sr₂(Ln,Ce⁴⁺)₂Cu₂O_10– (Ln = Tb and Y for the first time) (group II). In group I, phases with K₂NiF₄, Sr₃Ti₂O₇, and cubic perovskite type structures are typically formed; in group II, these are respectively (Ru,Cu)(Sr,Ln)₂(Ln,Sr)Cu₂O_8– (1212 type), (Ru,Cu)(Sr,Ln)₂(Ln,Ce⁴⁺)₂Cu₂O_10– (1222 type), and cubic perovskite type structures (the content of the latter depends on the type of Ln). Variation of the formal charge (f.c.) of Ru (group I) and Cu (group II) was evaluated in relation to the cation composition of the phases (groups I and II) and the content of superstoichiometric oxygen (group II). Phases of 1222 type with Ln = Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, and (Gd,Y) and phases of 1212 type with Ln = Gd exhibited superconducting properties with T _{c max} 40 K.