High Uptake of ReO4− and CO2 Conversion by a Radiation‐Resistant Thorium–Nickle [Th48Ni6] Nanocage‐Based Metal–Organic Framework

Assembled from [Th₄₈Ni₆] nanocages, the first transition‐metal (TM)‐thorium metal–organic framework (MOF, 1 ) has been synthesized and structurally characterized. 1 exhibits high solvent and acid/base stability, and resistance to 400 kGy β irradiation. Notably, 1 captures ReO₄^? (an analogue of radioactive ⁹⁹TcO₄^?, a key species in nuclear wastes) with a maximum capacity of 807 mg g^?1, falling among the largest values known to date. Furthermore, 1 can enrich methylene blue (MB) and can also serve as an effective and recyclable catalyst for CO₂ fixation with epoxides; there is no significant loss of catalytic activity after 10 cycles. Theoretical studies with nucleus‐independent chemical shifts and natural bond orbital analysis reveal that the [Th₆O₈] clusters in 1 have a unique stable electronic structure with (d–p)π aromaticity, partially rationalising 1 ′s stability.     

Development and Optimization of Djulis Sourdough Bread Fermented by Lactic Acid Bacteria for Antioxidant Capacity

This study developed a nutritionally valuable product with bioactive activity that improves the quality of bread. Djulis (Chenopodium formosanum), a native plant of Taiwan, was fermented using 23 different lactic acid bacteria strains. Lactobacillus casei BCRC10697 was identified as the ideal strain for fermentation, as it lowered the pH value of samples to 4.6 and demonstrated proteolysis ability 1.88 times higher than controls after 24 h of fermentation. Response surface methodology was adopted to optimize the djulis fermentation conditions for trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC). The optimal conditions were a temperature of 33.5 °C, fructose content of 7.7%, and dough yield of 332.8, which yielded a TEAC at 6.82 mmol/kg. A 63% increase in TEAC and 20% increase in DPPH were observed when compared with unfermented djulis. Subsequently, the fermented djulis was used in different proportions as a substitute for wheat flour to make bread. The total phenolic and flavonoid compounds were 4.23 mg GAE/g and 3.46 mg QE/g, marking respective increases of 18% and 40% when the djulis was added. Texture analysis revealed that adding djulis increased the hardness and chewiness of sourdough breads. It also extended their shelf life by approximately 2 days. Thus, adding djulis to sourdough can enhance the functionality of breads and may provide a potential basis for developing djulis-based functional food.     

1, 1'-联二萘酚的拆分研究进展

概括了近年来1,1'-联二萘酚类化合物等具有C~2轴不对称联芳香族化合物的拆分研究进展。     

Novel and potent Lewis acid catalyst: Br2-catalyzed Friedel–Crafts reactions of naphthols with aldehydes

A discovery that the inexpensive Br₂ can serve as a potent Lewis acid catalyst for bis(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)methanes synthesis is presented. Under the catalysis of Br₂ at room temperature, naphthols reacted smoothly with various aldehydes with high efficiency and broad substrate scope. This reaction used to require highly acidic conditions and/or high temperature and/or pressure, and sometimes featured poor yields. Moreover, theoretical calculations suggested that Br₂ is a potent Lewis acid to activate the carbonyl group, yet it was not the primary cause for the remarkable activity of Br₂ in the current communication.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Copper(II)–Phosphonate Coordination Chain Array of Metallocages

Reaction of CuCl₂ ·2H₂O and 2,4,6‐tris(phosphorylmethyl)mesitylene (H₆tpmm) in H₂O?DMF solution at room temperature afforded green crystals of [Cu₆(H₂tpmm)₃(H₂O)₉]·3H₂O ( 1 ), which were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT‐IR), thermogravimetric (TG) analysis, and powder X‐ray diffraction (PXRD). The solid‐state structure of 1 reveals a one‐dimensional chain array of M₄L₂ ‐metallocages constituted by the connection of two kinds of metallocage units, namely MC‐A (phosphonate/water‐bridged) and MC‐B (phosphonate‐bridged only), via μ₂‐O(phosphonate)? Cu bonds in ABAABA order. The tris‐phosphonate ligand H₆tpmm is partially deprotonated to form H₂tpmm^4?, which displays a cis,cis,cis conformation to bridge six Cu(II) centers via two monodentate phosphonate groups in a η ⁰:η ⁰:η ¹‐bonding mode and one tridentate phosphonate group in a μ₄, η ¹:η ¹:η ²‐bondingng mode.     

Carbene tetrel-bonded complexes

An ab initio calculation has been carried for the carbene tetrel bonded complexes CH₃Y???CH₂ (Y = F, CN, NC, and NO₂), CH₃F???CZ₂ (Z = Cl and CH₃), XH₃F???CF₂ (X = C, Si, Ge, and Sn), SiF₄???CF₂, and XH₃F???NHC (N-heterocyclic carbene), where carbene is treated as a Lewis base and XH₃Y is a Lewis acid. Formation of the tetrel bond is mainly attributed to charge transfer from the lone pair on the C atom in the carbene toward the σ* X–Y orbital and also the σ* X–H one in the strong tetrel bond. The carbene tetrel bond is strengthened/weakened by the electron-withdrawing group in the tetrel donor/acceptor and enhanced by the methyl group in C(CH₃)₂. NHC forms a stronger carbene tetrel bond in XH₃F???NHC (X = Si, Ge, and Sn) where it exceeds that of the majority of H-bonds. Interestingly, the tetrel bond becomes stronger in the order of X = C < Ge < Sn < Si in XH₃F???NHC and the largest interaction energy occurs in SiH₃F???NHC, amounting to ?103 kJ/mol. The carbene tetrel bond can be strengthened by cooperative effect with the N???M interaction in trimers H₂C???CH₃CN???M (M = CH₃CN, HCN, ICN, SbH₂F, LiCN, and BeH₂) and has doubled in H₂C???CH₃CN???BeH₂.

     

4-(5-溴-2-噻唑偶氮)间苯二酚反相阳离子对HPLC测定痕量铌、钒、铑、铬

本文报道新试剂4-(5-溴-2-噻唑偶氮)间苯二酚(5-Br-TAR)为柱前衍生试剂,以阳离子表面活性剂作为对离子试剂,用含15 mmol／L的pH 5.8的乙酸-乙酸钠缓冲溶液、0.05 mmol／L溴化钠、10 mmol／L TBA·Br的乙腈-甲醇-水(42 : 13：45,V／V／V)三元体系为流动相,在C8柱上25min内HPLC测定了Nb(V)、V(V)、Rh(Ⅲ)和Cr(Ⅵ)的5-BR-TAR螯合物。当SNR=2时,检出限分别为Nb(V)1.0、V(V)1.6、Rh(Ⅲ)0.9和Cr(Ⅵ)1.9μg／L。该方法用于测定污水中的铬和钒,结果良好。     

Ni(II)/Zn-Mediated chemoselective arylation of aromatic aldehydes: facile synthesis of diaryl carbinols

Direct arylation of aromatic aldehydes with aryl bromides in the presence of Ni(II)/Zn was investigated. The choice of ligand in this nickel-catalyzed coupling was critical to the formation of the secondary alcohols. Monodentate phosphine ligands were ineffective, whereas NiBr(2)(dppe)/Zn successfully catalyzed this reductive coupling reaction. The reaction conditions were mild and diarylcarbinols with a variety of functional groups such as ketone, ester, amide, and nitrile groups were readily prepared.     

Sodium hydroxide as pretreatment and fluorosurfactant-capped gold nanoparticles as sensor for the highly selective detection of cysteine

A sensor for detecting cysteine (Cys) in a solution of fluorosurfactant (FSN)-capped gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) has been developed. Under acidic conditions, FSN-capped AuNPs are aggregated in the presence of homocysteine (HCys) and Cys but not in the presence of cysteinylglycine, glutathione, and gamma-glutamycysteine. When adding NaOH to a solution of HCys, the five-membered ring transition state is formed through intramolecular hydrogen abstraction. By contrast, it is difficult for Cys to form a four-membered ring transition state after Cys has been pretreated with NaOH. As a result, the HCys-induced aggregation of the FSN-capped AuNPs is suppressed because the five-membered ring transition state exhibits relatively larger steric hindrance and has stronger interaction with the FSN molecules. Thus, we can discriminate between Cys and HCys on the basis of different aggregation kinetics. Under the optimum condition, the selectivity of the probe for Cys in aqueous solutions is remarkably high over the other aminthiols. Note that HCys and Cys have very similar structure and pK(a) value. We have validated the applicability of our method through the analyses of Cys in urine samples. It is believed that this approach has great potential for the detection of Cys in biological samples.