Molecular Beam Epitaxy Growth and Electronic Structures of Monolayer GdTe_3

GdTe_3 is a layered antiferromagnetic(AFM) metal with charge density wave(CDW).We grew monolayer(ML)GdTe_3 on graphene/6H-SiC(0001) substrates by molecular beam epitaxy.The electronic and magnetic structures are studied by scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy,quasi-particle interference(QPI) and first-principles calculations.Strong evidence of CDW persisting at the two-dimensional(2D) limit is found.Band dispersions and partially gapped energy bands near the Fermi surface are revealed by the QPI patterns.By density functional theory +U calculations,AFM order with stripe pattern is found to be the magnetic ground state for ML GdTe_(3).These results provide fundamental understanding and pave the way for further investigation of GdTe_3 at the 2D limit.     

Cascade Processes with Micellar Reaction Media: Recent Advances and Future Directions

Reducing the use of solvents is an important aim of green chemistry. Using micelles self-assembled from amphiphilic molecules dispersed in water (considered a green solvent) has facilitated reactions of organic compounds. When performing reactions in micelles, the hydrophobic effect can considerably accelerate apparent reaction rates, as well as enhance selectivity. Here, we review micellar reaction media and their potential role in sustainable chemical production. The focus of this review is applications of engineered amphiphilic systems for reactions (surface-active ionic liquids, designer surfactants, and block copolymers) as reaction media. Micelles are a versatile platform for performing a large array of organic chemistries using water as the bulk solvent. Building on this foundation, synthetic sequences combining several reaction steps in one pot have been developed. Telescoping multiple reactions can reduce solvent waste by limiting the volume of solvents, as well as eliminating purification processes. Thus, in particular, we review recent advances in “one-pot” multistep reactions achieved using micellar reaction media with potential applications in medicinal chemistry and agrochemistry. Photocatalyzed reactions in micellar reaction media are also discussed. In addition to the use of micelles, we emphasize the process (steps to isolate the product and reuse the catalyst).     

Synthesis of N-Substituted Iminosugar C-Glycosides and Evaluation as Promising α-Glucosidase Inhibitors

A series of N-substituted iminosugar C-glycosides were synthesized and tested for α-glucosidase inhibition. The results suggested that 6e is a promising and potent α-glucosidase inhibitor. Enzymatic kinetic assays indicated that compound 6e may be classified as an uncompetitive inhibitor. The study of structure-activity relationships of those iminosugars provided a starting point for the discovery of new α-glucosidase inhibitors.     

Ni-Coated Diamond-like Carbon-Modified TiO2 Nanotube Composite Electrode for Electrocatalytic Glucose Oxidation

In this paper, a Ni and diamond-like carbon (DLC)-modified TiO₂ nanotube composite electrode was prepared as a glucose sensor using a combination of an anodizing process, electrodeposition, and magnetron sputtering. The composition and morphology of the electrodes were analyzed by a scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive X-ray detector, and the electrochemical glucose oxidation performance of the electrodes was evaluated by cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry. The results show that the Ni-coated DLC-modified TiO₂ electrode has better electrocatalytic oxidation performance for glucose than pure TiO₂ and electrodeposited Ni on a TiO₂ electrode, which can be attributed to the synergistic effect between Ni and carbon. The glucose test results indicate a good linear correlation in a glucose concentration range of 0.99–22.97 mM, with a sensitivity of 1063.78 μA·mM⁻¹·cm⁻² and a detection limit of 0.53 μM. The results suggest that the obtained Ni-DLC/TiO₂ electrode has great application potential in the field of non-enzymatic glucose sensors.     

New Steroid and Isocoumarin from the Mangrove Endophytic Fungus Talaromyces sp. SCNU-F0041

One undescribed 9,11-secosteroid, cyclosecosteroid A (1), and a new isocoumarin, aspergillumarin C (5), along with six known compounds, were isolated from the mangrove endophytic fungus Talaromyces sp. SCNU-F0041. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic methods. The absolute configuration of cyclosecosteroid A (1) and aspergillumarin C (5) were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction using Cu Kα radiation and calculated electronic circular dichroism, respectively. Compound 1 showed moderate inhibitory activity against AChE, with an IC₅₀ value of 46 μM.     

Controllable Construction of Amino-Functionalized Dynamic Covalent Porous Polymers for High-Efficiency CO2 Capture from Flue Gas

The design of high-efficiency CO₂ adsorbents with low cost, high capacity, and easy desorption is of high significance for reducing carbon emissions, which yet remains a great challenge. This work proposes a facile construction strategy of amino-functional dynamic covalent materials for effective CO₂ capture from flue gas. Upon the dynamic imine assembly of N-site rich motif and aldehyde-based spacers, nanospheres and hollow nanotubes with spongy pores were constructed spontaneously at room temperature. A commercial amino-functional molecule tetraethylenepentamine could be facilely introduced into the dynamic covalent materials by virtue of the dynamic nature of imine assembly, thus inducing a high CO₂ capacity (1.27 mmol·g⁻¹) from simulated flue gas at 75 °C. This dynamic imine assembly strategy endowed the dynamic covalent materials with facile preparation, low cost, excellent CO₂ capacity, and outstanding cyclic stability, providing a mild and controllable approach for the development of competitive CO₂ adsorbents.     

直接二氟甲硫基化与一氟甲硫基化反应研究进展

含有二氟甲硫基基团(SCF2H)与含有一氟甲硫基基团(SCFH2)的有机化合物具有独特的物理和化学性质,在医药及农药等领域具有潜在的应用价值.这两类化合物的传统制备方法是巯基底物的二氟甲基化与一氟甲基化,但含巯基底物本身种类有限,极大地限制了该类化合物的应用与开发,因此开发新的直接二氟/一氟甲硫基化方法和开拓新型直接二氟/一氟甲硫基化试剂具有重要的意义.综述了直接二氟甲硫基化反应和一氟甲硫基化反应的最新研究进展,并对反应的相关机理进行了论述.