Columnar bis(pyridinium) ionic liquid crystals derived from 4-hydroxypyridine: synthesis,mesomorphism and emission properties

A series of flexibly linked bis(pyridinium) salts with various counterions (Br^?, PF₆^?, BF₄^? and OTf-) was designed and prepared starting from corresponding N-alkylated 4-pyridones precursors with mesogenic 3,4,5-tris(alkyloxy)benzyl moieties (alkyl = dodecyl or tetradecyl). These salts were investigated for their liquid crystalline properties by a combination of differential scanning calorimetry, polarising optical microscopy and temperature-dependent powder X-ray diffraction (XRD). Their thermal stability was checked by thermogravimetric analysis. All bis(pyridinium) salts, except the triflate salt with shorter terminal carbon chain, display an enantiotropic liquid crystalline behaviour with a hexagonal columnar (Col_h) phase assigned on the basis of its characteristic texture and XRD studies. It was found that these luminescent bis(pyridinium) salts show weak emission in dichloromethane solutions at room temperature and a pronounced red-shifted emission in solid state. The emission properties of these bis(pyridinium) salts do not depend significantly on the nature of counterion employed.     

Optical and Structural Properties of Zn2SiO4:Mn2+ from SLS Waste Bottle Obtained by a Solid State Method

In this studies, 2 wt.% Mn-doped Zn₂SiO₄ were synthesized from SLS waste glass, ZnO and MnO using conventional solid-state method. Structural and optical properties were examined as functions of sintering temperature. Density and linear shrinkage of samples increased with increasing in sintering temperature. X-Ray Diffraction pattern revealed that sintering temperature play an important role in enhancing crystallization of Zn₂SiO₄. It was found that the phase formation changed from amorphous to ȕ- Zn₂SiO₄ and then to α-Zn₂SiO₄ with the unsintered to sinter at 600 °C and 700 °C respectively. The morphology under FESEM characterization shows that the samples become more uniform with rectangular shape like as the sintering temperature increased. From UV-Vis spectroscopy, the results obtained showed that the intensive absorption occurred in the UV region, in the range of 250-γλ0 nm. Prominent green emission colours of α-Zn₂SiO₄ were observed centred at 527 nm while the yellow emission centred at η8η nm resulted from ȕ-Zn₂SiO at an excitation of 260 nm. However, red emission centred at 600 nm was observed for glass samples. These emissions come from the Mn-dopant and correspond to the ⁴T₁ – ⁶A₁ transition.     

Solution combustion derived nanocrystalline Zn(2)SiO(4):Mn phosphors: a spectroscopic view

Manganese doped nanocrystalline willemite powder phosphors Zn(2-x)Mn(x)SiO(4) (0.1(6)A(1) ground state. The mechanism involved in the generation of a green emission has been explained in detail. The effect of Mn content on luminescence has also been studied.     

Low-Temperature Synthesis of Nanosize Zn2SiO4:Mn2+ Phosphor from the Precursor Sol in Supercritical Ethanol and its Photoluminescent Properties

Acetylcellulose (AC)/silica and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)/silica composites were prepared by the sol–gel method from Si(OCH₃)₄-AC-HNO₃-H₂O-tetrahydrofuran-CH₃OC₂H₄OH and Si(OCH₃)₄-PVP-(CH₃COOH or NH₃)-H₂O-CH₃OH-CH₃OC₂H₄OH solutions. AC/silica composites were composed of micrometer-sized particles rich in silica and a matrix rich in AC, while PVP/silica composites were single-phase on the SEM length scale. The AC/silica composites exhibited elastic-plastic behavior, and had excellent machinability without chipping on cutting with an electric saw while the PVP/silica composites showed less plasticity and machinability. Youngs modulus and bending strength were increased by post-drying, 1.8–2.8 GPa and 49–88 MPa, respectively, for the AC/silica composites, and 1.0–3.9 GPa and 17–79 MPa, respectively, for the PVP/silica composites.     

A facile synthesis to Zn(2)SiO(4):Mn(2+) phosphor with controllable size and morphology at low temperature

Sphere- and rod-shaped Zn(2)SiO(4):Mn(2+) phosphor nanocrystals were synthesized at 230 degrees C. The process consists of tuning the surfactant concentration in the oil/surfactant/ethanol system. Powder X-ray (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to characterize the phase purity, size and morphology. Photoluminescent (PL) spectra were collected and analyzed. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectra of the samples indicate the removal of surfactant in the phosphor nanoparticles. As a result, the sphere-shaped phosphor nanoparticles of 100 nm in size can be redispersed in ethanol ultrasonically. The suspension maintain stable for over 48 h.     

An ionic liquid mediated one-pot synthesis of substituted thiazolidinones and benzimidazoles

An expeditious one-pot synthesis of 2,3-diaryl/2-aryl-3-heteroaryl-1,3-thiazolidin-4-ones and 1-aryl-1H,3H-thiazolo[3,4-a]benzimidazoles have been accomplished by condensing hetero/aromatic amine, 2-mercaptoacetic acid, aromatic aldehyde and 1,2-phenylenediamine, 2-mercaptoacetic acid and aromatic aldehyde, respectively, in ionic liquids, viz, 1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazolium tetrafluoroborate and 1-methoxyethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoroacetate.     

Phenakit-Mischphasen mit Zn2SiO4 als Wirt

The compounds cristallizing in the phenakite type are summarized. Into these compounds (especially Zn₂SiO₄), their isotypic mixed phases or their homotypic mixed phases with olivine type compounds or tetrafluorometallates(II) retaining the phenakite structure a large number of oxides or fluorides may be inserted forming heterotypic mixed phases without change of the lattice type. The results are summarized for the different sites and those elements which may be inserted. The spectral remission for some coloured pigments of phenakite mixed phases with Zn₂SiO₄ is reported.     

(Zn, Mg)2GeO4:Mn2+ submicrorods as promising green phosphors for field emission displays: hydrothermal synthesis and luminescence properties

(Zn(1-x-y)Mg(y))(2)GeO(4): xMn(2+) (y = 0-0.30; x = 0-0.035) phosphors with uniform submicrorod morphology were synthesized through a facile hydrothermal process. X-Ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), photoluminescence (PL), and cathodoluminescence (CL) spectroscopy were utilized to characterize the samples. SEM and TEM images indicate that Zn(2)GeO(4):Mn(2+) samples consist of submicrorods with lengths around 1-2 μm and diameters around 200-250 nm, respectively. The possible formation mechanism for Zn(2)GeO(4) submicrorods has been presented. PL and CL spectroscopic characterizations show that pure Zn(2)GeO(4) sample shows a blue emission due to defects, while Zn(2)GeO(4):Mn(2+) phosphors exhibit a green emission corresponding to the characteristic transition of Mn(2+) ((4)T(1)→(6)A(1)) under the excitation of UV and low-voltage electron beam. Compared with Zn(2)GeO(4):Mn(2+) sample prepared by solid-state reaction, Zn(2)GeO(4):Mn(2+) phosphors obtained by hydrothermal process followed by high temperature annealing show better luminescence properties. In addition, codoping Mg(2+) ions into the lattice to substitute for Zn(2+) ions can enhance both the PL and CL intensity of Zn(2)GeO(4):Mn(2+) phosphors. Furthermore, Zn(2)GeO(4):Mn(2+) phosphors exhibit more saturated green emission than the commercial FEDs phosphor ZnO:Zn, and it is expected that these phosphors are promising for application in field-emission displays.     

A mesoporous template route to the low-temperature preparation of efficient green light emitting Zn2SiO4:Mn phosphors

Green light emitting Zn2SiO4:Mn phosphors have been prepared via a low-temperature solid-state reaction using mesoporous silica SBA-15 template. This mesoporous silica template method features low-temperature formation of phosphors and easy doping. The structure and morphology of the phosphors were characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, and N2 adsorption/desorption techniques, which confirmed the single crystallinity, ordered mesostructure, closed pore channels, and elongated ropelike morphology. The luminescent properties were examined by photoluminescence spectroscopy at room temperature, and the results of fluorescence decay time measurements show non-single-exponential decay behavior and a decrease of the decay time with an increase of the Mn concentration.     

Novel ionic liquid assisted synthesis of SnO2 microspheres

Tin oxide (SnO2) microspheres with an average 2.5 microm in diameters have been successfully synthesized through a rapid hydrothermal process heating by microwave in the presence of an ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methyl imidazolium tetrafluoroborate. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy are used to characterize the morphology and crystalline structure of the microspheres. The as-synthesized SnO2 microspheres exhibit a tetragonal rutile structure. The mechanism of the microspheres formation is proposed.     

Zn in ionic liquid: an efficient reaction media for the synthesis of diorganyl chalcogenides and chalcogenoesters

A straightforward and efficient methodology is described to synthesize structurally diverse diorganyl selenides, sulfides, seleno- and thioesters by using commercially available Zn dust in ionic liquid. Excellent yields were achieved under neutral conditions at room temperature in a short time. The solvent/ionic liquid is reusable and exhibited higher performance as compared with organic solvents.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Luminescent Properties of Flowerlike Zn2GeO4 and Mn2+-Doped Zn2GeO4 Hierarchical Architectures

Three-dimensional(3D) flowerlike hierarchical Zn₂GeO₄ and Mn²⁺-doped Zn₂GeO₄ microstructures have been prepared by a facile hydrothermal approach. X-Ray diffraction(XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM), transmission electron microscopy(TEM) and photoluminescence(PL) spectrometry were employed to characterize the samples. Such flowerlike hierarchical Zn₂GeO₄ microstructures with an average diameter of 3―4 μm were found to be constructed by abundant single crystalline nanorods of about 90 nm in diameter. The luminescent properties of Zn₂GeO₄:xMn phosphors with different contents of Mn²⁺ as an activator were investigated. The Mn²⁺-doped samples showed green luminescence corresponding to the d-d transition of Mn²⁺ under the irradiation of UV light. The red shift(from 531 nm to 538 nm) in λ_em with increasing Mn²⁺ content was observed in the luminescent spectra, which should be attributed to a weak crystal field because of the substitution of Zn²⁺ by Mn²⁺ at a distorted tetrahedral lattice site.     

Synthese,Charakterisierung und Struktur von Mn3SiO4F2

Synthesis, Characterization, and Structure of Mn₃SiO₄F₂ Mn₃SiO₄F₂ was synthesized by chemical vapour transport in a temperature gradient (800 → 700 °C) using MnF₂ as precursor and iodine as transport agent. SiO₂ was provided from the wall of the used silica tubes. The chemical composition of the crystals was determined by EELS and EDX analysis. The structure of Mn₃SiO₄F₂ was determined and refined to R(|F|) = 0.039, wR(F²) = 0.087, respectively. The orthorhombic phase crystallizes in the space group Pnma (No. 62) with a = 10.758(2) Å, b = 9.145(1) Å, c = 4.850(1) Å and Z = 4. Two crystallographically different Mn‐atoms are surrounded by oxygene and fluorine octahedrally. Si is tetrahedrally surrounded only by oxygen. IR‐measurements proved that in Mn₃SiO₄F₂ no substitution of F^– by OH^– takes place as in the mineral norbergite (Mg₃SiO₄(OH,F)₂).     

An efficient one-pot three-component synthesis of imidazol-2-ones using [Bmim]BF4 ionic liquid

A mild and efficient method was developed for preparation of imidazol-2-ones via one-pot three-component condensation of 1,3-cyclic diketones, aryl glyoxals and urea using [Bmim]BF₄ ionic liquid. Excellent yields, short reaction time, simple work-up, and reusability of IL are advantages of this procedure.     

Mn2O3-Na2WO/SiO2催化剂中钨锰间的电子传递作用

Ｍｎ２Ｏ３－Ｎａ２ＷＯ４／ＳｉＯ２催化剂中，Ｍｇ２Ｏ３的引入起到了活化气相氧的作用，由于该催化剂中Ｗ，Ｍｎ间电子的迅速传递，在甲烷氧化偶联反应过程中，甲烷的选择氧化发生在Ｗ位，而气相氧转化为晶格氧发生在Ｍｎ位，从而建立了十分有效的氧化－还原循环，这正是该催化剂较Ｎａ２ＷＯ４／ＳｉＯ２具有更高甲烷选择氧化的活性的原因。     

不同前驱体制备的Mn-H4SiW12O40/SiO2 催化剂对二甲醚催化氧化制取甲缩醛反应性能的影响

采用浸渍法分别用硫酸锰、醋酸锰、氯化锰和硝酸锰为原料制备了Mn-H4SiW12O40/SiO2 杂多酸催化剂。在常压连续流动固定床反应器中,考察了二甲醚选择氧化制取甲缩醛的反应活性。实验结果表明,催化剂的催化活性顺序为Mn-Cl2H4SiW12O40/SiO2>Mn(NO3)2H4SiW12O40/SiO2>MnSO4H4SiW12O40/SiO2>Mn(AC)2H4SiW12O40/SiO2。并进一步考察了反应温度对不同锰盐前驱体催化剂性能的影响。结果表明,随温度的升高,硫酸锰修饰的H4SiW12O40/SiO2 催化剂催化氧化比较剧烈,在613K时二甲醚转化率高达42.4%,但此时甲缩醛选择性仅为0.9%。采用氯化锰修饰的H4SiW12O40/SiO2催化剂,二甲醚催化氧化反应较缓和,并且甲缩醛的选择性明显高于分别采用硫酸锰、醋酸锰和硝酸锰改性的催化剂,在593K反应1h时,二甲醚转化率为8.6%,甲缩醛选择性达到37.5%。H2-TPR结果显示,硫酸锰改性的催化剂高温氧化性能明显强于另外三种催化剂,氯化锰的修饰使得催化剂的低温氧化性能变强。XRD结果表明,MnCl2 H4SiW12O40/SiO2催化剂的衍射特征峰明显强于其他三种催化剂,并且发现了MnO2衍射特征峰。     

Measurement of neutron emission from a SiO2−D2 system

As a new fact, the neutron emission from the d-d nuclear fusion reaction in a SiO₂–D₂ system has been confirmed as well as that in the Ti–D₂ system. By using a liquid scintillation detector, the neutron emissions from 8 sample materials consisted of SiO₂, in which a small amount of deuterium was adsorbed chemically on the surface layer, were measured in the range of temperature between liquid nitrogen temperature and 400 °C. As a result, it was demonstrated that the neutron-emission reactions take place predominantly on the surface layer of sample material.     

Cu/Zn/Al/Mn催化剂上CO/CO2加氢合成甲醇特性研究

利用共沉淀法制备了四组分的Cu-Zn-Al-Mn和Cu-Zn-Al-Ce催化剂以及三组分的Cu-Zn-Al催化剂。利用组成H2/CO/CO2/N2=66/27/3/4(体积比)的富CO原料气对催化剂进行了活性评价，并研究了温度、压力和空速等反应条件对催化剂活性的影响。结果发现添加适量的锰助剂能显著提高催化剂的活性和热稳定性。利用SEM和XRD方法进行了催化剂的结构和形貌表征，同样表明锰助剂可以起到阻止CuO晶粒长大和促进CuO分散作用。利用富CO2的生物质原料气体积比为H2/CO/CO2/N2=50/25/20/5对Cu-Zn-Al-Mn催化剂进行的评价表明：Cu-Zn-Al-Mn催化剂上CO/CO2加氢合成甲醇的甲醇产率和选择性均有下降，在试验范围内，甲醇产率下降11％～25％，选择性为93％～95％。     

1,3-dimethylimidazolium-2-carboxylate: the unexpected synthesis of an ionic liquid precursor and carbene-CO2 adduct

1,3-Dimethylimidazolium-2-carboxylate is formed in good yield, rather than the anticipated organic salt, 1,3-dimethylimidazolium methyl carbonate, as the reaction product resulting from both N-alkylation and C-carboxylation of 1-methylimidazole with dimethyl carbonate; the crystal structure of the zwitterion exhibits pi-stacked rings and two-dimensional sheets constructed by hydrogen-bonds from imidazolium-ring hydrogens to the carboxylate group.