Effects of antimony on the surface tension of molten silicon

The effect of antimony concentration (C(Sb)/mass%) on the surface tension of molten silicon has been determined with the sessile drop method in the temperature range from 1693 to 1773 K and in the range of the oxygen partial pressure, Po(2), in an Ar atmosphere from 10(-23) to 10(-21) MPa. The results show that the surface tension of molten silicon decreases with increasing Sb concentration in the range of C(Sb)<0.9 mass%, which indicates positive adsorption of Sb in molten silicon and can be fairly described with the Szyszkowski's equation. The maximum decrease rate of surface tension is about 65 mN m(-1) (mass% C(Sb))(-1), and the temperature coefficient of surface tension, (partial differential sigma/ partial differential T)C(Sb), increases with increasing C(Sb). The evaporation of the systems was only observed between the melting points of antimony (904 K) and silicon (1683 K), and the surface tension presents no dependence on measuring time above the melting point of silicon.     

Metal/oxide interfacial reactions: Oxidation of metals on SrTiO3 (100) and TiO2 (110)

We studied chemical reactions between ultrathin metal films (Al, Cr, Fe, Mo) and single-crystal oxides (SrTiO3 (100), TiO2 (110)) with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The work function of the metal and the electron density in the oxide strongly influence the reaction onset temperature (T(RO)), where metal oxidation is first observed, and the rate of metal oxidation at the metal/oxide interfaces. The Fermi levels of the two contacting phases affect both the space charges formed at the interfaces and the diffusion of ionic defects across the interfaces. These processes, which determine metal oxidation kinetics at relatively low temperatures, can be understood in the framework of the Cabrera-Mott theory. The results suggest that the interfacial reactivity is tunable by modifying the Fermi level (E(F)) of both contacting phases. This effect is of great technological importance for a variety of devices with heterophase boundaries.     

Optical properties of transparent copper nanorod and nanowire arrays embedded in anodic alumina oxide

Transparent copper nanorod/nanowire arrays and anodic alumina oxide composite films have been prepared by alternating current electrodeposition, and their linear optical properties have been systematically characterized by absorption spectra. In the experimental spectra, there exist transverse and longitudinal resonance peaks, which are caused by the surface-plasmon resonance along the diameter and the length of the copper nanorods, respectively. The transverse resonance peak is affected by the diameter and aspect ratio of the nanorod. The longitudinal resonance peak appears at longer wavelength when a polarized light illuminates the film with an angle of incidence of about 70 degrees , where the angle is defined with respect to the surface normal. Moreover, the longitudinal resonance mode is sensitive to the polarization direction when compared with the transverse resonance mode.     

Poly[[aqua­tetra­imidazole­di‐μ‐phthalato‐dicopper(II)] monohydrate]

The title complex, {[Cu₂(C₈H₄O₄)₂(C₃H₄N₂)₄(H₂O)]·H₂O}_n, is a three‐dimensional polymer formed through bridging by phthalate dianions of two different Cu^II cations and a network of O(N)—H⋯O hydrogen bonds. The Cu—O and Cu—N inter­action distances are in the ranges 2.0020 (16)–2.4835 (17) and 1.968 (2)–1.9855 (19) Å, respectively. The structure is composed of alternating polymer chains parallel to the c axis, with a shortest Cu⋯Cu distance of 6.3000 (5) Å.     

稀土电解槽的研究现状及发展趋势

综述了国内外稀土电解槽的类型和特点,国内在稀土电解槽的电场、磁场、流场、熔盐性质、工艺条件、电阻常数以及电解槽的热平衡和电极材料等方面的研究现状。提出了槽电压与结构参数之间的关系以及结构参数的优化设计方法,根据槽容量进行优化设计可显著降低槽电压,达到节能降耗的目的。     

一类新的毛细管气相色谱固定液—侧链液晶冠醚聚硅氧烷的研究

合成了一种新的毛细管气相色谱用固定液——侧链含冠醚液晶的聚硅氧烷,这种固定液易于涂渍在弹性石英毛细管柱上,柱效高,热稳定性好,极性中等,它具有高分子液晶和高分子冠醚固定液的双重保留性能,适于分离多种异构体。     

甲基丙烯酸三苯墓甲酯和甲基丙烯酸酯类的共聚物在溶液中的螺旋诱导和解旋作用

甲基丙烯酸三苯墓甲酯和甲基丙烯酸酯类的共聚物在溶液中的螺旋诱导和解旋作用陈传福，刘卫宏，陈永明，任长玉，习复（中国科学院化学研究所北京１０００８０）关键词甲基丙烯酸三苯基甲酯，甲基丙烯酸甲酯，光学活性，螺旋诱导，解旋在手性阴离子复合引发剂存在下，甲基...     

A denitrogenative palladium-catalyzed cascade for regioselective synthesis of fluorenes

We herein report a denitrogenative palladium-catalyzed cascade for the modular and regioselective synthesis of polysubstituted fluorenes. Hydrazone facilitates the Pd(ii) to Pd(iv) oxidative addition in a Catellani pathway and is also the methylene synthon in the proposed reaction. Aryl iodides and 2-bromoarylaldehyde hydrazones undergo a norbornene-controlled tandem reaction sequence to give a broad scope of fluorenes in the presence of a palladium catalyst. The method described is scalable and adaptable to a three-component reaction with in situ generation of the hydrazone group. Preliminary mechanistic investigations have been conducted.

Hydrazone assists Pd(ii)/(iv) oxidative addition and is the methylene synthon in a palladium-catalyzed, norbornene-mediated regioselective synthesis of fluorenes.     

Cooperatively assembled liquid crystals enable temperature-controlled Förster resonance energy transfer

Balancing the rigidity of a π-conjugated structure for strong emission and the flexibility of liquid crystals for self-assembly is the key to realizing highly emissive liquid crystals (HELCs). Here we show that (1) integrating organization-induced emission into dual molecular cooperatively-assembled liquid crystals, (2) amplifying mesogens, and (3) elongating the spacer linking the emitter and the mesogen create advanced materials with desired thermal–optical properties. Impressively, assembling the fluorescent acceptor Nile red into its host donor designed according to the aforementioned strategies results in a temperature-controlled Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) system. Indeed, FRET exhibits strong S-curve dependence as temperature sweeps through the liquid crystal phase transformation. Such thermochromic materials, suitable for dynamic thermo-optical sensing and modulation, are anticipated to unlock new and smart approaches for controlling and directing light in stimuli-responsive devices.

A temperature-sensitive Förster resonance energy transfer system was constructed using a highly emissive liquid crystal co-assembled with Nile red, enabling thermo-optical modulation for controlling and directing light in stimuli-responsive devices.     

Multilayer films of cationic surfactants incorporating polyoxometalate on electrodes

A new kind of multilayer of didodecyldimethylammonium bromide (DDAB) and 1:12 phosphomolybdic anions (PMo₁₂) was achieved on the surface of a wax-impregnated graphite (WIG) electrode by ion exchange and electrostatic interaction. The characterization and electrochemical behavior of the multilayer films of DDAB/PMo₁₂ is described in detail. The chemically modified electrode was shown to exhibit an excellent electrocatalytic activity toward the reduction of BrO₃ ^– anion in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ and possesses several attractive features, such as simple preparation, fast response, good stability, etc. Electronic Publication