A Multi‐Stimuli‐Responsive Oxazine Molecular Switch: A Strategy for the Design of Electrochromic Materials

A multi‐state and multi‐stimuli‐responsive oxazine molecular switch that combines an electro‐base property and sensitive base/acid‐responsive properties was designed and synthesized. The multi‐state structures of the molecular switch, with different colors, were predicted by comparing the optical properties with reference molecules and confirmed by using NMR spectroscopy. The color‐switching mechanism under stimulation with acids and bases was investigated by using DFT calculations. Three single states can be obtained and the switching is unidirectional under acid and base stimulation. The electrochromic phenomenon of the molecular switch, which combines its electro‐base and base‐sensitive properties, was demonstrated. An electrochromic device that exhibited good electrochromic properties with excellent reversibility (2000 cycles) and high coloration efficiency (804 cm² C^?1) was successfully constructed.     

一种新型八极分子的合成、表征及性能研究

设计合成了一种以均三嗪为核,苯乙烯基、氮碳双键共轭键为桥,羟乙氧基为供电子基团的八极分子,用IR、EA、1H MNR、UV-Vis和DSC-TG等对其结构和性能进行了表征,采用粉末倍频法对其二阶非线性光学性能进行了测试.实验表明:在N,N-二甲基甲酰胺(DMF)中该八极分子的最大吸收波长为411.5 nm,热分解温度为397℃,倍频效应强度为磷酸二氢钾(KDP)晶体的1.7倍,具有较好的热稳定性和透明性,可用于制备性能优异的非线性光学材料.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Self-Assembling Some Thiol Surfactants on Gold Nanoparticles

The purpose of this work is to study the self-assembling of some synthesized thiol surfactants namely (mercaptopropane-, mercaptohexane-, mercaptooctane-, and mercaptodecane sodium sulfonate) on the fabricated gold nanoparticles. The self-assembling of these surfactants on gold nanoparticles characterized using different techniques such as FTIR spectroscopy, UV spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Spectroscopic evidence suggests that the synthesized thiol surfactants have been attached to the gold nanoparticles. The effect of self-assembling of these surfactants on the size of the gold nanoparticles was studied using TEM images. The growth of the gold nanoparticles was investigated with respect to the increase of alkyl chain in the synthesized thiol surfactants. The results show that the stabilization of gold nanoparticles was affected by the increase in alkyl chain length of these surfactants. The effect of gold nanoparticles on the interfacial tension and the emulsion stability of these surfactants with crude oil was studied.     

Synthesis and Characterization of a Trisheteroleptic RuII‐Based Molecular Switch

The synthesis of a trisheteroleptic ruthenium complex [Ru(tb)(dppz)(tmbiH₂)][PF₆]₂ (tb=4,4′‐di‐tert‐butyl‐2,2′‐bipyridine, dppz=dipyrido[3,2‐a:2′,3′‐c]phenazin, tmbiH₂=5,6,5′,6′‐tetramethyl‐2,2′‐bibenzimidazole) is described. In addition, the structural characterisation by means of 1D, 2D ¹H NMR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry, along with determination of the solid‐state structure of the important precursor Ru(tb)(dppz)Cl₂, supports the proposed octahedral coordination geometry. The capability of tmbiH₂ to form hydrogen bonds is corroborated by the solid‐state structure. The photochemical characteristics of this complex can be described as a combination of the “light switch” effects, which are either attributed to the dppz or to the tmbiH₂ ligand. To illustrate the molecule’s double switchable features, steady‐state absorption and emission measurements were performed, which include the determination of the quantum yield and the pK_a values of the acidic protons of the tmbiH₂ ligand. Notably, the emission lifetimes are sensitive to the solvents used. This phenomenon is due to a proton‐coupled deactivation of the excited metal‐to‐ligand charge transfer (MLCT) state of the complex.     

Pressure-Induced Conversion of a Paramagnetic FeCo Complex into a Molecular Magnetic Switch with Tuneable Hysteresis

A key challenge in the design of magnetic molecular switches is to obtain bistability at room temperature. Here, we show that application of moderate pressure makes it possible to convert a paramagnetic Fe^III₂Co^II₂ square complex into a molecular switch exhibiting a full dia- to paramagnetic transition: Fe^IICo^III ⇔ Fe^IIICo^II. Moreover, the complex follows a rare behavior: the higher the pressure, the broader the magnetic hysteresis. Thus, the application of an adequate pressure allows inducing a magnetic bistability at room temperature with predictable hysteresis width. The structural studies at different pressures suggest that the pressure-enhanced bistability is due to the strengthening of intermolecular interactions upon pressure increase. An original microscopic Ising-like model including pressure effects is developed to simulate this unprecedented behavior. Overall, this study shows that FeCo complexes could be very sensitive piezo switches with potential use as sensors.     

Photoisomerization of a Chiral Imine Molecular Switch Followed by Matrix‐Isolation VCD Spectroscopy

Characterizing the stereochemistry of transient photoisomerization products remains a big challenge for the design of molecular machines, such as unidirectional molecular motors. Often these states are not stable long enough to be characterized in detail using conventional spectroscopic tools. The structurally simple camphorquinone imine 1 serves to illustrate the advantage of combining the matrix‐isolation technique with vibrational circular dichroism (VCD) spectroscopy for the investigation of photoisomerizations of chiral molecules. In particular, it is shown that both (E )‐ and (Z )‐ 1 can be generated photochemically at cryogenic temperatures in an argon matrix, and more importantly, that the stereochemistry of both switching states can be characterized reliably.     

An Electrically Driven and Readable Molecular Monolayer Switch Based on a Solid Electrolyte

The potential application of molecular switches as active elements in information storage has been demonstrated through numerous works. Importantly, such switching capabilities have also been reported for self‐assembled monolayers (SAMs). SAMs of electroactive molecules have recently been exploited as electrochemical switches. Typically, the state of these switches could be read out through their optical and/or magnetic response. These output reading processes are difficult to integrate into devices, and furthermore, there is a need to use liquid environments for switching the redox‐active molecular systems. In this work, both of these challenges were overcome by using an ionic gel as the electrolyte medium, which led to an unprecedented solid‐state device based on a single molecular layer. Moreover, electrochemical impedance has been successfully exploited as the output of the system.     

Pressure‐Induced Conversion of a Paramagnetic FeCo Complex into a Molecular Magnetic Switch with Tuneable Hysteresis

A key challenge in the design of magnetic molecular switches is to obtain bistability at room temperature. Here, we show that application of moderate pressure makes it possible to convert a paramagnetic Fe^III₂Co^II₂ square complex into a molecular switch exhibiting a full dia‐ to paramagnetic transition: Fe^IICo^III ? Fe^IIICo^II. Moreover, the complex follows a rare behavior: the higher the pressure, the broader the magnetic hysteresis. Thus, the application of an adequate pressure allows inducing a magnetic bistability at room temperature with predictable hysteresis width. The structural studies at different pressures suggest that the pressure‐enhanced bistability is due to the strengthening of intermolecular interactions upon pressure increase. An original microscopic Ising‐like model including pressure effects is developed to simulate this unprecedented behavior. Overall, this study shows that FeCo complexes could be very sensitive piezo switches with potential use as sensors.     

Light‐Controlled Formation of Vesicles and Supramolecular Organogels by a Cholesterol‐Bearing Amphiphilic Molecular Switch

A new responsive material composed of an amphiphilic light‐switchable dithienylethene unit functionalized with a hydrophobic cholesterol unit and a hydrophilic poly(ethylene glycol)‐modified pyridinium group has been designed. This unique single‐molecule system shows responsive light‐switchable self‐assembly in both water and organic solvents. Light‐triggered reversible vesicle formation in aqueous solutions is reported. The molecule shows a different behavior in apolar aromatic solvents, in which light‐controlled formation of organogel fibers is observed. The light‐triggered aggregation behavior of this molecule demonstrates that control of a supramolecular structure with light can be achieved in both aqueous and organic media and that this ability can be present in a single molecule. This opens the way toward the effective development of new strategies in soft nanotechnology for applications in controlled chemical release systems.     

Synthesis and Photoisomerization of Substituted Dibenzofulvene Molecular Rotors

The synthesis, spectral and structural characterization, and photoisomerization of a family of 2‐substituted dibenzofulvene molecular actuators based on (2,2,2‐triphenylethylidene)fluorene (TEF) are reported. The 2‐substituted species investigated are nitro (NTEF), cyano (CTEF), and iodo (ITEF). X‐ray structures of these three compounds and three intermediates were determined to assign alkene configuration and investigate the effects of the 2‐substituents on steric gearing. The addition–elimination reaction of Z‐ 9 with trityl anion to form Z‐ 10 proceeded with complete retention of configuration. Rates of photoisomerization were measured at irradiation wavelengths between 266–355 nm in acetonitrile/dioxane solutions at room temperature. Photoisomerization quantum yields (φ) were calculated by means of a mathematical model that accounts for a certain degree of photodecomposition in the cases of CTEF and ITEF. Quantum yields vary significantly with substituent, having maximum values of φ=0.26 for NTEF, 0.39 for CTEF, and 0.50 for ITEF. NTEF is photochemically robust and has a large quantum yield for photoisomerization in the near‐UV, making it a particularly promising drive rotor moiety for light‐powered molecular devices.     

Design and Synthesis of Cyclodextrin-Based Rotaxanes and Polyrotaxanes

Rotaxanes are compounds in which a ring is threaded by a chain having bulky terminal cap groups. In this article, we review the design, synthesis and characterization of rotaxanes and polyrotaxanes of cyclodextrins threaded by an alkyl chain or a poly(ethylene glycol) as well as the synthesis of a light-driven molecular shuttle based on a cyclodextrin-rotaxane.     

Molecular Dynamics,Phase Transition and Frequency‐Tuned Dielectric Switch of an Ionic Co‐Crystal

Dielectric switches that can be converted between high and low dielectric states by thermal stimuli have attracted much interest owing to their many potential applications. Currently one main drawback for practical application lies in the non‐tunability of their switch temperatures (T_S). We report here an ionic co‐crystal (Me₃NH)₄[Ni(NCS)₆] that contains a multiply rotatable Me₃NH⁺ ion and a solely rotatable one due to a more spacious supramolecular cage for the former one. This compound undergoes an isostructural order–disorder phase transition and it can function as a frequency‐tuned dielectric switch with highly adjustable T_S, which is further revealed by the variable‐temperature structure analyses and molecular dynamics simulations. In addition, the distinct arrangements and molecular dynamics of two coexisting Me₃NH⁺ ions confined in different lattice spaces as well as the notable offset effect on the promoting/hindering of dipolar reorientation after dielectric transition provide a rarely observed but fairly good model for understanding and modulating the dipole motion in crystalline environment.     

Ce-MCM-48介孔分子筛的合成、表征和催化性能

Cerium incorporated MCM-48 molecular sieves have been hydrothermally synthesized by both a mixed template and a variable pH approach. The samples were characterized by various physicochemical methods, including X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, diffuse reflectance UV-vis spectroscopy, XRF spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption. These results reveal that cerium is incorporated in MCM-48 in the form of well-dispersed tetra-coodinated cerium ion. Maintaining the proper concentration of cerium and adjusting the pH allows for a more ordered structure with a much higher specific surface area than that of MCM-48. Ce-MCM-48 was employed in the liquid phase oxidation of cyclohexane with aqueous H2O2. The results showed that Ce-MCM-48 is more active as a catalyst for the liquid phase oxidation of cyclohexane. The oxidation conversion catalyzed by Ce-MCM-48 is 8.3 %-14.2% higher than that catalyzed by MCM-48 and the selectivity for the main products increase by 63.4%-68.8%. Accordingly, Ce-MCM-48 has been shown to have important potential applications.     

硼铝磷酸盐分子筛(BAPO-11)的合成与表征

采用静态水热法合成了具有AEL结构的硼铝磷酸盐分子筛(BAPO-11),利用XRD、BET、FTIR及SEM等方法对BAPO-11进行了表征.研究结果表明,当活性胶液中的硼和磷的相对含量为0相似文献   

SAPO-31分子筛的微波加热合成、表征及催化性能

分别以异丙醇铝和磷酸为铝源和磷源,二正丁胺为模板剂,采用微波加热法成功制得AlPO4-31分子筛,并对其晶化条件进行了优化.在优化的条件下同时合成了不同含硅量的SAPO-31分子筛,采用X射线衍射、N2物理吸附、扫描电镜、固体29Si核磁共振、程序升温脱附以及吡啶吸附的红外光谱等手段对其结构和酸性进行了表征,并考察了P...     

Ti-HMS分子筛的合成与表征

 以十二胺(DDA)为模板剂,采用室温晶化合成了钛硅中孔分子筛Ti-HMS,并用XRD,IR,UV-Vis和N2吸附对分子筛样品进行了表征,考察了配料硅/钛比、模板剂用量及晶化时间对合成分子筛的影响. 结果表明,Ti-HMS分子筛具有较大的比表面,孔径约为3 nm. 随着配料硅/钛比的降低,Ti-HMS分子筛的比表面积减小,进入骨架的钛量增多,且非骨架钛也增多. n(DDA)/n(SiO2)≤0.22时,随着模板剂用量的减少,Ti-HMS分子筛的结晶度下降,骨架钛含量减少,非骨架钛含量增加. 晶化时间在9~18 h最佳.     

无铝V-β分子筛的合成、表征及催化性能研究

采用水热晶化法在SiO2-V2O5-(TEA)2O-NH4F-H2O体系中合成了无铝V-β分子筛,运用XRD,IR,UV-Vis漫反射,TG/DTA和SEM等技术表征了样品的物理化学特性,证明样品具有BEA拓扑结构,结晶良好,且钒原子进入了分子筛骨架. 探讨了反应混合物组成对V-β分子筛晶化的影响,在以H2O2为氧化剂的苯酚羟基化反应中,考察了V-β分子筛的催化氧化性能.     

钒铝磷酸盐分子筛的合成与表征

The first discovery of aluminophosphate (AlPO4) molecular sieve was reported by Wilson et al[1] in 1982. Since then, the successful incorporation of other metal and/or nonmetal cations into the framework structure of AlPO4 molecular sieve has resulted in the generation of metal aluminophosphate (MeAPO) and metal silicoaluminophosphate (MeAPSO) molecular sieves[2～5].     

中孔分子筛MSU及其杂原子衍生物的合成、表征和催化性能研究

以十八烷基聚氧乙烯基醚为模板剂,在ＳiＯ２的等电点（ＰＨ值为２）下,成功地合成了 具有ＭＳＵ结构的中孔ＳiＯ２分子筛及其Ｔｉ、Ｚｒ和Ｖ取代衍生物。用ＸＲＤ、Ｘ２吸 附／脱附、ＤＲＵＶ－Ｖｉｓ和元素分析等手段,对它们的孔道及骨架结构进行了全面表征。催化性能评价结果表明,在乙酸介质中,Ｔｉ、Ｚｒ和Ｖ等过渡金属原子取代的分子筛样品可以催化苯乙烯氧化为苯甲醛的反应,且活笥和选择性较高。