Antimicrobial Activity of Gemini Surfactants with Ether Group in the Spacer Part

Due to their large possibility of the structure modification, alkylammonium gemini surfactants are a rapidly growing class of compounds. They exhibit significant surface, aggregation and antimicrobial properties. Due to the fact that, in order to achieve the desired utility effect, the minimal concentration of compounds are used, they are in line with the principle of greenolution (green evolution) in chemistry. In this study, we present innovative synthesis of the homologous series of gemini surfactants modified at the spacer by the ether group, i.e., 3-oxa-1,5-pentane-bis(N-alkyl-N,N-dimethylammonium bromides). The critical micelle concentrations were determined. The minimal inhibitory concentrations of the synthesized compounds were determined against bacteria Escherichia coli ATCC 10536 and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538; yeast Candida albicans ATCC 10231; and molds Aspergillus niger ATCC 16401 and Penicillium chrysogenum ATCC 60739. We also investigated the relationship between antimicrobial activity and alkyl chain length or the nature of the spacer. The obtained results indicate that the synthesized compounds are effective microbicides with a broad spectrum of biocidal activity.     

Polysiloxane with Pendant Benzo Crown Ether via a Spacer of Undecyloxymethyl as Stationary Phase for Capillary Chromatography

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含对苯氧基联接链的羧酸盐Gemini表面活性剂合成及胶团化特性

合成了含对苯氧基联接链的羧酸盐Gemini表面活性剂,研究了其胶团化特性.结果表明,该羧酸盐Gemini表面活性剂具有很低的cmc值,给出了cmc-T(温度)以及lncmc-(m+1)(烷烃链长)的回归方程.计算了胶团化的热力学函数变化,证实胶团化过程来自熵驱动,并表现出焓/熵补偿现象,在所考察的系列中,以(m+1)=11的胶团最为稳定.     

Kinetics of esterification of the levulinic acid with n-hexanol,n-octanol,and n-decanol in the presence of dodecatungstophosphoric acid as a catalyst

Levulinic acid was esterified with n-hexanol, n-octanol, and n-decanol at 393–413 K and at molar ratios of between 3:1 and 10:1 (alcohol: acid) in the presence of the dodecatungstophosphoric acid (H₃PW₁₂O₄₀) as catalyst (0.1 wt%) to study the reaction kinetics. The results of such study are the precise form of kinetic equation, which is indispensable in design and optimization of industrial-scale chemical reactors. The authors stated that reactions were of second order and that the activation energy (E) decreased from 66 to 53 kJ/mol in the following alcohol sequence: n-hexanol > n-octanol > n-decanol.     

Kinetics of esterification of the levulinic acid with n‐hexanol,n‐octanol,and 2‐ethylhexanol in the presence of methanesulfonic acid as a catalyst under nonisothermal conditions

The levulinic acid was esterified with alcohol at an alcohol to acid molar ratio of 3:1, 5:1, and 10:1 in the presence of a 0.1 wt% methanesulfonic acid catalyst. During esterification, the temperature was changed linearly from 373 to 428 K and its average change was 4.5 K/min. The authors stated that reactions were of second order and that the activation energy (E) decreased from 61 to 46 kJ/mol in the following alcohol sequence: n‐hexanol > n‐octanol > 2‐ethylhexanol. The fitting errors varied between 3.8% and 6.4%. The time of experiment carried out under nonisothermal condition is five to 15 times shorter than that conducted under isothermal conditions. A smaller number of experimental series also determines a significantly lower cost of such research. The results of such study are the precise form of the kinetic equation, which is indispensable in design and optimization of industrial‐scale chemical reactors.     

On the Development of Phenol-Formaldehyde Resins Using a New Type of Lignin Extracted from Pine Wood with a Levulinic-Acid Based Solvent

Resole resins have many applications, especially for foam production. However, the use of phenol, a key ingredient in resoles, has serious environmental and economic disadvantages. In this work, lignin extracted from pine wood using a “green” solvent, levulinic acid, was used to partially replace the non-sustainable phenol. The physicochemical properties of this novel resin were compared with resins composed of different types of commercial lignins. All resins were optimized to keep their free formaldehyde content below 1 wt%, by carefully adjusting the pH of the mixture. Substitution of phenol with lignin generally increases the viscosity of the resins, which is further increased with the lignin mass fraction. The addition of lignin decreases the kinetics of gelification of the resin. The type and amount of lignin also affect the thermal stability of the resins. It was possible to obtain resins with higher thermal stability than the standard phenol-formaldehyde resins without lignin. This work provides new insights regarding the development of lignin-based resoles as a very promising sustainable alternative to petrol-based resins.     

Visible Light‐Induced Decarboxylative Alkylation of Heterocyclic Aromatics with Carboxylic Acids via Anthocyanin as a Photocatalyst

A visible light‐induced decarboxylative alkylation of heterocyclic aromatics with aliphatic carboxylic acids was developed by using anthocyanins as a photocatalyst under mild conditions. A series of alkylated heterocyclic compounds were obtained in moderate to good yields by using the metal‐free decarboxylative coupling reaction under blue light. This strategy uses cheap and readily available carboxylic acids as alkylation reagents with good functional group tolerance and environmental friendliness. It is worth noting that this is the first time that anthocyanin has been used to catalyze the Minisci‐type C?H alkylation. The mechanism of decarboxylation alkylation was studied by capturing the adduct of alkyl radical and hydroquinone, thus confirming a radical mechanism. This protocol provides an alternative visible light‐induced decarboxylative alkylation for the functionalization of heterocyclic aromatics.     

The Second Spacer Cation Assisted Growth of a 2D Perovskite Film with Oriented Large Grain for Highly Efficient and Stable Solar Cells

The fabrication of high‐quality film with large grains oriented along the direction of film thickness is important for 2D Ruddlesden–Popper perovskite‐based solar cells (PVSCs). High‐quality 2D BA₂MA_n?1Pb_nI_3n+1 (BA⁺=butylammonium, MA⁺=methylammonium, n=5) perovskite films were fabricated with a grain size of over 1 μm and preferential orientation growth by introducing a second spacer cation (SSC⁺) into the precursor solution. Dynamic light scattering showed that SSC⁺ addition can induce aggregation in the precursor solution. The precursor aggregates are favorable for the formation of large crystal grains by inducing nucleation and decreasing the nucleation sites. Applying phenylethylammonium as SSC⁺, the optimized inverted planar PVSCs presented a maximum PCE of 14.09 %, which is the highest value of the 2D BA₂MA_n?1Pb_nI_3n+1 (n=5) PVSCs. The unsealed device shows good moisture stability by maintaining around 90 % of its initially efficiency after 1000 h exposure to air (Hr=25±5 %).     

新型双链表面活性剂DDOBA的合成与高单分散性憎水纳米金的制备

自行设计合成了新颖的苄胺型双链表面活性剂3,4-双十二烷氧基苄胺(DDOBA). 利用DDOBA/正丁醇/正庚烷/甲酸/HAuCl₄·4H₂O自发形成的水/油(W/O)型微乳液作为微反应器, 通过微波辐射下的甲酸还原法成功制备了DDOBA保护的憎水性金纳米粒子, 并通过紫外-可见(UV-Vis)光谱、透射电镜(TEM)、高分辨透射电镜(HR-TEM)和X射线衍射(XRD)等方法进行了表征和分析. 结果显示, DDOBA既可参与形成稳定的W/O型(油包水型)微乳液, 又可作为金纳米粒子的良好保护剂. 在合适的微乳液体系组成范围内, 用本实验方法可以获得高单分散性的憎水性金纳米粒子, 并能在空气/水界面上自动形成大面积短程有序的纳米金二维自组装膜.     

Function of the Metallomicelle from an Aza-Crown Ether Complex with an Acetamide Branch as a Highly Potent Promoter of Phosphate Diester Hydrolytic Cleavage

This study reports the synthesis method of a new aza-crown ether with an acetamide branch ligand, 2-(1,10-dioxa-4,7,13,16-tetraaza-cyclooctadec-4-yl)-acetamide (L), and determines the chemical composition of the cerium complex containing the aza-crown ether ligand by a new fluorescence spectrophotometric method. In the report, the cerium complex and its metallomicellar systems were used as catalysts in the hydrolysis of bis(4-nitrophenyl)phosphate ester (BNPP), and their catalytic activity was studied by the comparative method. The interaction between the metallomicelle and BNPP was proved by the fluorescence spectrum. The catalytic rate of BNPP hydrolysis was measured kinetically using the UV-Vis spectrophotometric method. The results indicated that the metallomicellar system of the anionic surfactant exhibited excellent catalytic function and relatively higher catalytic activity than that of the complex solution, the metallomicelle of nonionic and cationic surfactants, and the micelle provided an effective catalytic environment for the catalytic reaction. The experimental results also showed that the best acidity for the metallomicelle catalysis is pH 8.0, and the mono-hydroxy complex may be the real active species uaed as a catalyst in BNPP catalytic hydrolysis. The reaction mechanism was proposed on the basis of the research results.     

Highly efficient esterification of carboxylic acids with alcohols by montmorillonite-enwrapped titanium as a heterogeneous acid catalyst

Montmorillonite-enwrapped titanium catalyst was found to efficiently promote the esterification of carboxylic acids with alcohols. In comparison to other catalysts reported to date, this heterogeneous catalyst offers a remarkably simple workup procedure, and is reusable without any appreciable loss in its activity and selectivity.     

Highly efficient heterogeneous acylations of aromatic compounds with acid anhydrides and carboxylic acids by montmorillonite-enwrapped titanium as a solid acid catalyst

Montmorillonite-enwrapped titanium hydroxide species (Ti⁴⁺-mont) acted as a highly efficient heterogeneous acid catalyst for the acylation of aromatic compounds with acid anhydrides or carboxylic acids. The catalytic activity of the Ti⁴⁺-mont was higher than those of other acid catalysts such as zeolites, SO ₄ ²⁻ /ZrO₂ and p-toluenesulfonic acid. For example, the reaction of anisole with dodecanoic acid in the presence of the Ti⁴⁺-mont catalyst gave 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-dodecanone in 97% yield. Furthermore, the Ti⁴⁺-mont catalyst was easily separated from the reaction mixture and was recyclable.     

A Novel Layer Structure of a Capric Acid and 1,2-Bis(4-pyridyl)-ethylene Complex with Reverse Alkyl Chains Interdigitattion

The design of building blocks composed ofsmall molecular components,which form well-defined and stable aggregates in solutions,is anactive area of common interests[1,2 ] .The process ofself- organization of the hydrogen- bond complexesfrom those components facilitates the formation ofhierarchical supramolecular structures[3— 7] .Inorder to generate a specially desired packingpattern,the selection of the component moleculesand the form of hydrogen bonding are critical.Consequently,carboxylic a…     

Synthesis of Highly Functionalized Isoxazolinediones from One-pot Reaction of Alkylidene <Emphasis Type="Italic">Meldrum</Emphasis>’s Acid with Alkyl Isocyanides in the Presence of Arylhydroxylamines

Summary. Alkyl isocyanides undergo a smooth reaction with alkylidene Meldrum’s acids in the presence of arylhydroxylamines to produce N ¹-alkyl-2-(3,5-dioxo-2-aryltetrahydro-4-isoxazolyl)alkanamides in high yields.     

Cooperative Catalysis: Combining an Achiral Metal Catalyst with a Chiral Brønsted Acid Enables Highly Enantioselective Hydrogenation of Imines

Asymmetric hydrogenation of imines leads directly to chiral amines, one of the most important structural units in chemical products, from pharmaceuticals to materials. However, highly effective catalysts are rare. This article reveals that combining an achiral pentamethylcyclopentadienyl (Cp*)–iridium complex with a chiral phosphoric acid affords a catalyst that allows for highly enantioselective hydrogenation of imines derived from aryl ketones, as well as those derived from aliphatic ones, with ee values varying from 81 to 98 %. A range of achiral iridium complexes containing diamine ligands were examined, for which the ligands were shown to have a profound effect on the reaction rate, enantioselectivity and catalyst deactivation. The chiral phosphoric acid is no less important, inducing enantioselection in the hydrogenation. The induction occurs, however, at the expense of the reaction rate.     

Highly Efficient Direct Aerobic Oxidative Esterification of Cinnamyl Alcohol with Alkyl Alcohols Catalysed by Gold Nanoparticles Incarcerated in a Nanoporous Polymer Matrix: A Tool for Investigating the Role of the Polymer Host

The selective aerobic oxidation of cinnamyl alcohol to cinnamaldehyde, as well as direct oxidative esterification of this alcohol with primary and secondary aliphatic alcohols, were achieved with high chemoselectivity by using gold nanoparticles supported in a nanoporous semicrystalline multi‐block copolymer matrix, which consisted of syndiotactic polystyrene‐co‐cis‐1,4‐polybutadiene. The cascade reaction that leads to the alkyl cinnamates occurs through two oxidation steps: the selective oxidation of cinnamyl alcohol to cinnamaldehyde, followed by oxidation of the hemiacetal that results from the base‐catalysed reaction of cinnamaldehyde with an aliphatic alcohol. The rate constants for the two steps were evaluated in the temperature range 10–45 °C. The cinnamyl alcohol oxidation is faster than the oxidative esterification of cinnamaldehyde with methanol, ethanol, 2‐propanol, 1‐butanol, 1‐hexanol or 1‐octanol. The rate constants of the latter reaction are pseudo‐zero order with respect to the aliphatic alcohol and decrease as the bulkiness of the alcohol is increased. The activation energy (E_a) for the two oxidation steps was calculated for esterification of cinnamyl alcohol with 1‐butanol (E_a=57.8±11.5 and 62.7±16.7 kJ mol^?1 for the first and second step, respectively). The oxidative esterification of cinnamyl alcohol with 2‐phenylethanol follows pseudo‐first‐order kinetics with respect to 2‐phenylethanol and is faster than observed for other alcohols because of fast diffusion of the aromatic alcohol in the crystalline phase of the support. The kinetic investigation allowed us to assess the role of the polymer support in the determination of both high activity and selectivity in the title reaction.     

Highly sensitive and selective detect of p‐arsanilic acid with a new water‐stable europium metal–organic framework

The p‐arsanilic acid (p‐ASA), as an aromatic organoarsenic compounds, had received considerable concerns for their potential toxicity and carcinogenic properties. It was essential to detect p‐ASA with a facile method. In this paper, an europium based fluorescent metal–organic framework (MOF) [Eu₂(clhex)·2H₂O)]·H₂O ( BUC‐69 ) was successfully prepared under hydrothermal conditions with 1,2,3,4,5,6‐cyclohexanehexacarboxylic acid (H₆clhex) as organic linker. BUC‐69 displayed superior fluorescence capability to achieve selective and sensitive detection toward p‐ASA in water, which presented the first example of a MOF‐based sensor to detect p‐ASA. BUC‐69 showed excellent chemical stability in solutions under pH ranging from 4 to 12, which makes it be a potential sensor both in acidity and alkalinity condition. Significantly, BUC‐69 performed well in fluorescent sensing of p‐ASA at a low concentration (10^?6 M) in the simulated wastewater prepared with real lake water, and the results were comparable to the values detected by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP‐OES). The corresponding mechanism of fluorescent sensing toward p‐ASA with BUC‐69 was proposed and affirmed.