Fabrication of chain-like Mn2O3 nanostructures via thermal decomposition of manganese phthalate coordination polymers

A novel manganese coordination polymer [Mn(Pht)(H₂O)]_n as a precursor was obtained by chemical precipitation involving an aqueous solution of anhydrous manganese acetate and phthalate anion as a potential O-banded ligand. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) results proved that phthalate anions coordinate to metal cations as a chelating bidentate ligand, making polymeric structure. The Mn₂O₃ nanostructures have been prepared via thermal decomposition of as-prepared manganese phthalate polymers as precursor in the presence of oleic acid (OA) and triphenylphosphine (TPP) as a stabilizer and capping. Different approaches such as FT-IR, X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were applied to characterize the products. TEM images and XRD analysis indicated that the as-synthesized chain-like Mn₂O₃ has a crystal phase of cubic syngony with a mean size of ∼40 nm.     

Three-component one-pot synthesis of 4,6-diarylpyrimidin- 2(1H)-ones under solvent-free conditions in the presence of sulfamic acid as a green and reusable catalyst

A rapid and efficient one-pot method for the synthesis of 4,6-diarylpyrimidin-2(1H)-ones and related heterocycles is described. The condensation of acetophenone derivatives, aldehydes and urea in the presence of sulfamic acid was employed to synthesize a variety of pyrimidinones in moderate to excellent yields. The scope and limitations of this method are described.     

Experiments of all-optical switching due to cross-phase modulation in fiber grating coupler by lock-in amp. detection scheme

We report results of experiments examining cross-phase modulation effect on fiber grating coupler (FGC). All-optical switching are observed in both cases of high pump pulses emitted from high-power Nd:YAG laser and mode-locked EDF laser. Based on coherent detection using a lock-in amplifier, the red-shift of the Bragg wavelength for a FGC was estimated to be 0.04-0.06 nm/1.5-1.7 kW peak power of EDF pump light at 1.55 μm. To avoid mixture of pump pulse and signal light at 1.55 μm, we have also performed the experiment using high power Nd:YAG laser as a pump power. For a Nd:YAG laser, the red-shift of Bragg wavelength is estimated to be 0.06 nm at maximum pump power of 2.1 kW. A simple model for the proposed detection scheme is given and the resultant red-shift is analyzed numerically.     

Design theory and experiment of acousto-optical tunable filter by use of flexural waves applied to thin optical fiber

Spectral response of acoustically induced microbending through thin optical fiber is discussed from mode-coupling of core and cladding modes. The thin fiber is analyzed in three-layered structure (core-cladding-air) to gain insights into acousto-optic modulation. We explained the dependence of core and/or cladding diameters on acoustic source parameters from numerical calculations. According to the calculations, we successfully fabricated all-optical tunable filter using this thin fiber that yields an efficient mode-coupling at flexural wave frequencies less than 1MHz. To increase the acousto-optic effect, we used a specially designed thin optical fiber (80 μm of cladding diameter) in the section where flexural wave is produced, and spliced both ends of the thin fiber to the tapered 125 μm fibers. The frequency and voltage tuning of fabricated filter is also confirmed by changing the driven frequency and applied voltage of the PZT, respectively. This result suggests a possibility of fiber-optic device application as all-optical tunable filter at 1.55 μm.     

Fe3O4@NCs/BF0.2: A magnetic bio‐based nanocatalyst for the synthesis of 2,3‐dihydro‐1H‐perimidines

Nanocellulose (NC) materials have some unique properties, which make them attractive as organic or inorganic supports for catalytic applications. Nanocatalysts with diameters of less than 100 nm are difficult to separate from the reaction mixture, therefore, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) were used as catalysts to overcome this problem. Fe₃O₄@NCs/BF_0.2 as a green, bio‐based, eco‐friendly, and recyclable catalyst was synthesized and characterized using fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), X‐ray fluorescence (XRF), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) techniques. Fe₃O₄@NCs/BF_0.2 was employed for the synthesis of 2,3‐dihydro‐1H‐perimidine derivatives via a reaction of 1,8‐diaminonaphthalene with various aldehydes at room temperature under solvent‐free conditions. The present procedure offers several advantages including a short reaction time, excellent yields, easy separation of catalyst, and environmental friendliness.     

A survey of interactions in crystal structures of pyrazine‐based compounds

The important role of pyrazine (pz) and its derivatives in fields such as biochemistry and pharmacology, as well as in the study of magnetic properties, is surveyed. Recognition of these properties without extensive investigations into their structural properties is not possible. This review summarizes interactions that exist between these organic compounds by themselves in the solid state, as well as those in coordination polymers with metal ions and in polyoxometalate‐based hybrids. Complexes based on pyrazine ligands can generate metal–organic framework (MOF) structures that bind polyoxometalates (POMs) through covalent and noncovalent interactions. Some biological and magnetic properties involving these compounds are considered and the effect of hydrogen bonding on their supramolecular architectures is highlighted.     

One-pot synthesis of 1-amidoalkyl-2-naphthols catalyzed by nano-BF3·SiO2

1-Amidoalkyl-2-naphthols were prepared via one-pot multi-component reaction of 2-naphthol, aldehydes, and amides in the presence of nano-silica supported boron trifluoride (nano-BF₃·SiO₂) in ethyl acetate at 80 °C. Short reaction times, high yields, scaleup and easy work-up are the advantages of this protocol.     

RKKY interaction in the zigzag-edge silicene-like nanoflake

By considering the Kane-Mele-Hubbard approximation on the honeycomb lattice, we investigate the spin-spin correlation for two magnetic impurities in zigzag edge silicene-like nanoflake (ZSiLF). The dependence of the spatial behaviors of RKKY interaction on the electron-electron (e-e), intrinsic spin-orbit interactions (ISOI) and, electric field are systematically investigated. Generally, the spatial behaviors of the RKKY interaction sensitively change by changing e-e interaction and electric field strengths in the presence of ISOI. The ISOI in a ZSiLF result in long-range in-plane and Ising interactions. Moreover, e-e interaction induces non-zero Dzyaloshinsky-Moriya (DM) term and nearly distance-independent Ising interaction (similar to graphene nanoflake) in the presence of ISOI. Furthermore, with considering e-e interaction, the in-plane DM interaction increases by increasing the strengths of the electric field and ISOI.     

The study of the weibel electromagnetic instability growth rate in the presence of the body stress

Body stress flow can be expected in the fast ignition imploding of the inertial fusion process that strongly damps small‐scale velocity structures. The Weibel instability is one of the plasma instabilities that require anisotropy in the distribution function. The body stress effect was neglected in the calculation of the Weibel instability growth rate. In this article, the propagation condition of impinging waves and the growing modes of the Weibel instability on the plasma density gradient of the fuel fusion with the body stress flow are investigated. Calculations show that the minimum value of the body stress rate threshold in the linear polarization is about 2.96 times greater than that of the circular polarization. Increasing 10 times of the density gradient and decreasing 2 times of the wavelength in the linear polarization and the circular polarization, respectively, lead to about 1.78 × 10⁶ times increment and 0.019 times decrement in the maximum of the Weibel instability growth rate. Also, the Weibel instability growth rate maximum in the circular polarization is about 10⁷ times greater than that of the linear polarization. The body stress flow and the density gradient tend to stabilize the Weibel instability in the circular polarization and act as a destabilizing source in the linear polarization. Therefore, by increasing steps of the density gradient plasma near the relativistic electron beam‐emitting region, in the circular polarization, the Weibel instability occurs at a higher stress flow.     

A combination of molecular docking,receptor-guided QSAR,and molecular dynamics simulation studies of S-trityl-l-cysteine analogues as kinesin Eg5 inhibitors

Structural Chemistry - Kinesin Eg5 plays an essential role in the early stages of mitosis, and it is an interesting drug target for the design of potent inhibitors. In this work, combined molecular...