Synthesis of 3-keto-quinolines from enaminones,anilines and DMSO: Transition metal free one pot cascade

An efficient and transition metal-free approach for the synthesis of functionalized 3-ketoquinolines from readily available anilines, enaminones and DMSO in the presence of K₂S₂O₈ has been conducted. This one pot tandem reaction proceeds through [3+2+1] cycloaddition reaction involving DMSO, enaminones and amines. In this environmental benign approach, DMSO acts as both a one carbon source and the solvent. A broad range of variously substituted amines and enaminones are successfully employed in this one pot tandem process to access a broad range of substituted 3-ketoquinolines.     

Bismuth-Oxide-Decorated Graphene Oxide Hybrids for Catalytic and Electrocatalytic Reduction of CO2

Global warming challenges are fueling the demand to develop an efficient catalytic system for the reduction of CO₂, which would contribute significantly to the control of climate change. Herein, as-synthesized bismuthoxide-decorated graphene oxide (Bi₂O₃@GO) was used as an electro/thermal catalyst for CO₂ reduction. Bi₂O₃@GO is found to be distributed uniformly, as confirmed by scanning electron and transmission electron microscopic analysis. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern shows that the Bi₂O₃ has a β-phase with 23.4 m² g⁻¹ BET surface area. Significantly, the D and G bands from Raman spectroscopic analysis and their intensity ratio (I_D/I_G) reveal the increment in defective sites on GO after surface decoration. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic (XPS) analysis shows clear signals for Bi, C, and O, along with their oxidation states. An ultra-low onset potential (−0.534 V vs. RHE) for the reduction of CO₂ on Bi₂O₃@GO is achieved. Furthermore, potential-dependent (−0.534, −0.734, and −0.934 vs. RHE) bulk electrolysis of CO₂ to formate provides Faradaic efficiencies (FE) of approximately 39.72, 61.48, and 83.00 %, respectively. Additionally, in time-dependent electrolysis at a potential of −0.934 versus RHE for 3 and 5 h, the observed FEs are around 84.20 % and 87.17 % respectively. This catalyst is also used for the thermal reduction of CO₂ to formate. It is shown that the thermal reduction provides a path for industrial applications, as this catalyst converts a large amount of CO₂ to formate (10 mm ).     

Synthesis,Photophysical Properties and Application of New Porphyrin Derivatives for Use in Photodynamic Therapy and Cell Imaging

New derivatives of tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl) porphyrin were designed, synthesized and characterized by IR, proton NMR and mass spectroscopy. The ground and excited state nature of new derivatives were examined using UV-Vis. absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, fluorescence quantum yield and fluorescence lifetime studies. The singlet oxygen quantum yield of each synthesized derivative of porphyrin was estimated for their further efficacy as potential photosensitizer in biological studies. The significant photophysical data of all synthesized derivatives was supplementary accessed to examine the cell imaging and cytotoxicity against two cancer cell lines viz. MBA-MD-231 and A375. The fluorescence lifetime, fluorescence quantum yield and efficiency of singlet oxygen generation suggests alkyl amine and alkyl hydrazide linked new porphyrin photosensitizers can be useful for PDT agent in cancer treatment.     

Efficient and recyclable solid acid-catalyzed alkylation of active methylene compound via oxonium intermediate for atom economical synthesis of organic compounds

In the present work, we report the catalytic reaction of active methylene compounds with cyclic enol ethers and aryl acetals through oxonium intermediate under solvent-free conditions using heterogeneous solid acid catalysts. Among studied solid acid catalysts, Amberlyst-15 gave excellent yields (35–85%) of alkylated products. The catalyst showed broader substrate scope, and a recyclable catalytic cost-efficient approach of the alkylation was examined on the different types of cyclic enol ethers and aryl acetal.

     

A microcomputer-controlled microcalorimeter calibration circuit

Summary A Microcomputer-Controlled Microcalorimeter Calibration Circuit 3. Enthalpies of Solution of Linear and Cyclic Alkanes in Glacial Acetic Acid The molar enthalpy of solution ofn-alkanes and cycloalkanes has been studied in an isoperibol calorimeter at 25.0 °C. Reasoning from a purely volumetric effect of intrusion of solute molecules into an associated solvent, we might expect compact cycloalkane molecules to disturb the solvent structure less than linear alkanes and to have a smaller exothermic enthalpy of solution than then-alkanes. That is not the case, evidently, as the cyclic compounds mix with aH _s that is exothermic in the same degree as their linear counterparts. These results are discussed in terms of a model in which each alkane molecule occupies a cavity in the structured solvent that is large with respect to itself. Enthalpy of solution of saturated alkanes in glacial acetic acid does not depend on the geometry of the alkane for the two homologous series studied thus far.     

Facile synthesis of CuO nanosheets as electrode for supercapacitor with long cyclic stability in novel methyl imidazole-based ionic liquid electrolyte

Hierarchical CuO nanosheets were synthesized through a facile, eco-friendly reflux deposition approach for supercapacitor electrode material for energy storage. The resultant CuO nanosheets were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherm techniques. The supercapacitor behavior of CuO nanosheets was investigated by cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge/discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in novel 0.1 M aqueous 1-(1′-methyl-2′-oxo-propyl)-3-dimethylimidazolium chloride [MOPMIM][Cl] ionic liquid as an electrolyte. The result demonstrate that CuO nanosheets exhibit specific capacitance of 180 F g^?1 at 10 mV s^?1 scan rate which is the highest value in ionic liquid electrolyte and 87% specific capacitance retention after 5000th cycle. The electrochemical performance proves CuO nanosheets as electrode with ionic liquid electrolyte for developing green chemistry approach in supercapacitor.

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Graphical abstract As-synthesized, CuO nanosheets demonstrate excellent supercapacitor electrode performance with high specific capacitance of 180 F g^?1 at 10 mV s^?1 scan rate and 87% specific capacitance retention in 0.1 M aqueous [MOPMIM][Cl] IL electrolyte

     

Effect of Poly(ethylene glycol)‐400 and Carbon on MoO3 Nanocomposite Materials and Its Catalytic Activity

The effect of addition of poly(ethylene glycol)‐400 (PEG‐400) and carbon (0, 1, 2 and 3 wt%) as substrates were investigated systematically to get the desired phase of carbon‐doped MoO₃ material. The carbon source was prepared from the Acacia arabica plant wood. The resulting samples were calcined at 500°C. The effect of PEG‐400 and carbon composite on the structure, particle size and morphology were investigated. The prepared samples were characterized by XRD, SEM‐EDS and FT‐IR techniques. The samples with PEG‐400 and carbon addition give better control of particle size and porosity. The prepared catalysts were tested for the synthesis of 3,4‐dihydropyrimidones via the Biginelli‐type condensation reaction. This new method consistently has the advantage of excellent yields (88%–93%) and short reaction times (1.5–3 h) than do classical Biginelli reaction conditions.