Solvent‐Induced Cluster‐to‐Cluster Transformation of Homoleptic Gold(I) Thiolates between Catenane and Ring‐in‐Ring Structures

Supramolecular ensembles adopting ring‐in‐ring structures are less developed compared with catenanes featuring interlocked rings. While catenanes with inter‐ring closed‐shell metallophilic interactions, such as d¹⁰–d¹⁰ Au^I–Au^I interactions, have been well‐documented, the ring‐in‐ring complexes featuring such metallophilic interactions remain underdeveloped. Herein is described an unprecedented ring‐in‐ring structure of a Au^I‐thiolate Au₁₂ cluster formed by recrystallization of a Au^I‐thiolate Au₁₀ [2]catenane from alkane solvents such as hexane, with use of a bulky dibutylfluorene‐2‐thiolate ligand. The ring‐in‐ring Au^I‐thiolate Au₁₂ cluster features inter‐ring Au^I–Au^I interactions and underwent cluster core change to form the thermodynamically more stable Au₁₀ [2]catenane structure upon dissolving in, or recrystallization from, other solvents such as CH₂Cl₂, CHCl₃, and CH₂Cl₂/MeCN. The cluster‐to‐cluster transformation process was monitored by ¹H NMR and ESI‐MS measurements. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were performed to provide insight into the mechanism of the “ring‐in‐ring? [2]catenane” interconversions.     

Inverting the Triiodide Formation Reaction by the Synergy between Strong Electrolyte Solvation and Cathode Adsorption for Lithium–Oxygen Batteries

An exceptionally strong solvation effect of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) on I₂ is identified by the largest shift observed so far of the I₂ Raman peak with respect to I₂ vapor and by elongated I?I bond lengths in first‐principles molecular‐dynamics simulations. This effect together with strong binding by an RuO₂ surface to I₂ is found to invert the direction of the reaction I^?+I₂?I₃^? to the left‐hand side. Inspired by this finding, we prepared a Li–O₂ battery with the Li/DMSO+LiI/RuO₂ structure. The synergic action of DMSO and RuO₂ on I₂ is found to suppress the shuttle effect of the redox mediator (RM) by anchoring I₂ molecules, the oxidation product of the RM. Significantly enhanced stability is demonstrated over 100 cycles at charging voltage below 3.65 V.     

Triazine‐Cored Lanthanide‐Based Metal–Organic Frameworks Featuring Unique Water Chains and Strong Characteristic Emissions

A new triazine‐cored tricarboxylic acid, N,N′,N“‐1,3,5‐triazine‐2,4,6‐triyltris(cis‐4‐aminocyclohexane‐carboxylic acid) (H₃L), has been prepared by replacing the chlorine atoms of cyanuric chloride with cis‐4‐aminocyclohexane‐carboxylic acid, which has been used for the construction of a series of triazine‐cored lanthanide‐based metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). All these MOFs were structurally authenticated, revealing that they are isostructural and exist as two‐dimensional (2D) coordination networks with the general formula [Ln(L)(H₂O)₂]?5.5 H₂O (Ln= 1?Gd , 2?Tb , 3?Eu ). A unique one‐dimensional water chain, composed of primary tetrameric cyclic rings and dodecameric cyclic rings, has been found entrapped in the lattice. Moreover, all these compounds display bright characteristic photoluminescence. Particularly, for 1 , apart from the strong blue emission peak (Φ_f=20.6 %) corresponding to the intraligand transition under near‐UV excitation, the characteristic emissions of Gd³⁺ cation (Φ_f=5.0 %) were unexpectedly observed upon excitation at 273 nm.     

Designing and Constructing a High‐Temperature Molecular Ferroelectric by Anion and Cation Replacement in a Simple Crown Ether Clathrate

Molecular ferroelectrics have displayed a promising future since they are light‐weight, flexible, environmentally friendly and easily synthesized, compared to traditional inorganic ferroelectrics. However, how to precisely design a molecular ferroelectric from a non‐ferroelectric phase transition molecular system is still a great challenge. Here we designed and constructed a molecular ferroelectric by double regulation of the anion and cation in a simple crown ether clathrate, 4 , [K(18‐crown‐6)]⁺[PF₆]^?. By replacing K⁺ and PF₆^? with H₃O⁺ and [FeCl₄]^? respectively, we obtained a new molecular ferroelectric [H₃O(18‐crown‐6)]⁺[FeCl₄]^?, 1 . Compound 1 undergoes a para‐ferroelectric phase transition near 350 K with symmetry change from P21/n to the Pmc21 space group. X‐ray single‐crystal diffraction analysis suggests that the phase transition was mainly triggered by the displacement motion of H₃O⁺ and [FeCl₄]^? ions and twist motion of 18‐crown‐6 molecule. Strikingly, compound 1 shows high a Curie temperature (350 K), ultra‐strong second harmonic generation signals (nearly 8 times of KDP), remarkable dielectric switching effect and large spontaneous polarization. We believe that this research will pave the way to design and build high‐quality molecular ferroelectrics as well as their application in smart materials.     

An All‐Alkynyl Protected 74‐Nuclei Silver(I)–Copper(I)‐Oxo Nanocluster: Oxo‐Induced Hierarchical Bimetal Aggregation and Anisotropic Surface Ligand Orientation

The hardness of oxo ions (O^2?) means that coinage‐metal (Cu, Ag, Au) clusters supported by oxo ions (O^2?) are rare. Herein, a novel μ₄‐oxo supported all‐alkynyl‐protected silver(I)–copper(I) nanocluster [Ag_74?xCu_xO₁₂(PhC≡C)₅₀] ( NC‐1 , avg. x=37.9) is characterized. NC‐1 is the highest nuclearity silver–copper heterometallic cluster and contains an unprecedented twelve interstitial μ₄‐oxo ions. The oxo ions originate from the reduction of nitrate ions by NaBH₄. The oxo ions induce the hierarchical aggregation of Cu^I and Ag^I ions in the cluster, forming the unique regioselective distribution of two different metal ions. The anisotropic ligand coverage on the surface is caused by the jigsaw‐puzzle‐like cluster packing incorporating rare intermolecular C?H???metal agostic interactions and solvent molecules. This work not only reveals a new category of high‐nuclearity coinage‐metal clusters but shows the special clustering effect of oxo ions in the assembly of coinage‐metal clusters.     

A Study of the Interaction Between Cucurbit[8]uril and Alkyl‐Substituted 4‐Pyrrolidinopyridinium Salts

The interaction between cucuribit[8]uril (Q[8]) and a series of 4‐pyrrolidinopyridinium salts bearing aliphatic substituents at the pyridinium nitrogen, namely 4‐(C₄H₈N)C₅H₅NRBr, where R=Et (g1), n‐butyl (g2), n‐pentyl (g3), n‐hexyl (g4), n‐octyl (g5), n‐dodecyl (g6), has been studied in aqueous solution by ¹H NMR spectroscopy, electronic absorption spectroscopy, isothermal titration calorimetry and mass spectrometry. Single crystal X‐ray diffraction revealed the structure of the host–guest complexes for g1, g2, g3, and g5. In each case, the Q[8] contains two guest molecules in a centrosymmetric dimer. The orientation of the guest molecule changes as the alkyl chain increases in length. Interestingly, in the solid state, the inclusion complexes identified are different from those observed in solution, and furthermore, in the case of g3, Q[8] exhibits two different interactions with the guest. In solution, the length of the alkyl chain plays a significant role in determining the type of host–guest interaction present.     

载气流速对高场不对称波形离子迁移谱的影响

载气流速是影响高场不对称波形离子迁移谱(FAIMS)的重要参数.以自制的高场不对称波形离子迁移谱仪为实验平台,在射频电场幅值3 kV/cm,频率500 kHz,占空比0.36的条件下,研究了载气流速对苯离子迁移谱谱峰强度和半峰宽的影响.实验结果表明: 载气流速为3.7 L/min时,苯样品的谱峰强度最大,仪器的灵敏度最高.随着载气流速的增加,谱峰半峰宽变宽,仪器的分辨率下降.载气流速为3 .0～3.7 L/min时仪器综合性能最佳.此结果对于控制迁移谱仪载气流速有重要的参考意义.     

黄铁矿在维持高放废物处置库近场还原性环境中的作用

研究了黄铁矿受60Coγ射线辐照后对地下水还原性环境的影响.辐照剂量率为200Gy·min-1,总吸收剂量为5×106Gy.通过分析辐照前后以及与地下水共同辐照后黄铁矿的结构和组成,发现60Co的γ射线可使地下水发生辐解反应,从而将黄铁矿氧化;但无论是直接辐照还是与地下水共同辐照,60Co的γ辐射均不改变黄铁矿的结构.黄铁矿可以消耗地下水辐解产生的氧化性产物,有利于维持处置库近场的还原性环境,提高处置库的安全性.     

Efficient Polymer-Supported Pd Catalysts for the Heck Reaction

Some efficient polymer‐supported palladium catalysts have been synthesized. Their catalytic effects were evaluated in the Heck reaction of iodobenzene with acrylates or styrene. High catalytic activities were achieved with turn over frequencies (TOF) up to 28000 and 6250, respectively. For the reaction of iodobenzene with styrene, high stereoselectivity was obtained. Additionally, the catalysts could be recovered by a simple filtration progress and can be reused for at least 5 times with a slow progressive decrease in activity.     

碳化物修饰的有序介孔炭的制备及其催化肼分解性能

 以间苯二酚和甲醛为炭源, F127 (EO₁₀₆PO₇₀EO₁₀₆) 为结构导向剂, 在酸性水/乙醇溶液中引入 (NH₄)₆Mo₇O₂₄•4H₂O 或 (NH₄)₂WO₄ 溶液, 经静置自组装形成凝胶, 再于 N₂ 中焙烧即合成出金属碳化物修饰的有序介孔炭材料. 结果表明, 金属离子的种类和用量对碳化物的分散度和介孔炭的有序度影响很大. 通过控制金属离子的用量可制备出粒径为 3~5 nm 且高度分散在介孔炭骨架中的碳化物粒子. 与分步浸渍法相比, 一步法制备的碳化物具有更高的分散度和催化肼分解活性.