CoFe2O4@SiO2-PA-CC-guanidine nanoparticles: A novel,efficient, and recyclable catalyst for the synthesis of 3,5-disubstituted-2,6-dicyanoaniline derivatives

A new and efficient procedure for the synthesis of 3,5-disubstituted-2,6-dicyanoaniline derivatives by CoFe₂O₄@SiO₂-PA-CC-guanidine magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) was reported. 3,5-Disubstituted-2,6-dicyanoaniline derivatives were synthesized from malononitrile, aldehydes, and β-nitrostyrene derivatives in good yields. MNPs used for the synthesis of aniline derivatives were easy to recover and reuse. The CoFe₂O₄@SiO₂-PA-CC-guanidine MNPs were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and vibration sample magnetometry techniques.     

The effect of oxygen plasma generated by different microwave modes on NdBa2Cu3O6+δ superconductor: structure and IR studies

The effect of longitudinal and transverse modes of oxygen plasma generated by microwave source with frequency 2.45 GHz has been used to characterize polycrystalline samples of NdBa₂Cu₃O_6+δ (Nd-123) high T_c-superconductor. For this purpose we have developed a simple oxidation technique, used by us earlier, to investigate the effect of different modes on the appearance of superconductivity in Nd-123. Our main results show that the mode of microwave plasma and time of exposure can control the local arrangement of oxygen vacancies in CuO_δ basal plane. Samples exposed to the transverse mode reveals a well ordered orthorhombic phase transition while the longitudinal modes caused the samples to have a non-superconducting tetragonal structure for all of the exposure time. The T_c vs. δ curve does not show the typical 60 K plateau corresponding to the ortho-II phase. The IR spectrum show bands at shorter wavelengths which corresponding to the metal oxides.     

Lipase-catalyzed amidation of carboxylic acid and amines

The amidation reaction is of a very particular interest, especially in the pharmaceutical industry and always requires the activation of the acid with a large excess of reactants. Therefore, a large amount of waste is generated. In order to reduce the environmental impact of such reaction, we have developed enzymatic amidation conditions which are compatible with a wide range of amines and acids, in particular with the biologically relevant lipoic acid. Water is the only by-product generated during this reaction thus a very high atom economy is obtained. In addition, we have shown that the lipase can be recovered and reused several times without a significant loss of activity.     

Synthesis,structures and antimicrobial activities of nickel(II) and zinc(II) diaminomaleonitrile-based complexes

Three Ni(II) and Zn(II) complexes [Ni(L1)], [Ni(L2)], and [Zn(L3)(DMSO)] (L1 = 2,3-bis(2-hydroxybenzylideneimino)-2,3-butenedinitrile, L2 = 2,3-bis(2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylideneimino)-2,3-butenedinitrile, L3 = 2,3-bis(2-hydroxy-1-naphthylideneimino)-2,3-butenedinitrile) were obtained in DMSO by one-pot syntheses. The complexes were characterized by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods. Also, their solid-state structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The geometries of the Ni(II) and Zn(II) complexes were square planar and square pyramidal, respectively. The complexes were screened in vitro against a fungal species and eight species of bacteria, revealing their antimicrobial activity.     

K2CsYb(PO4)2

The crystal structure of dipotassium caesium ytterbium bis(phosphate) is built up from regular independent PO₄ tetrahedra and YbO₆ octahedra sharing corners and arranged in layers. The structure is, in many respects, similar to that of glaserite.     

Fuzzy chance-constrained data envelopment analysis: a structured literature review,current trends,and future directions

Fuzzy Optimization and Decision Making - Fuzzy data envelopment analysis (FDEA) is one of the most applicable approaches for performance assessment of peer decision making units under ambiguity...     

PTFE/EP Reinforced MOF/SiO2 Composite as a Superior Mechanically Robust Superhydrophobic Agent towards Corrosion Protection,Self-Cleaning and Anti-Icing

Organic resin cross-linking ZIF-67/SiO₂ superhydrophobic (SHPB) multilayer coating was successfully fabricated on metal substrate. The perfluoro-octyl-triethoxy silane (POTS) modified ZIF-67 and SiO₂ coating was applied on primary coated polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and epoxy resin (EP) via spray coating method. Here, we present that the robust superhydrophobicity can be realized by structuring surfaces at two different length scales, with a nanostructure design to provide water repellence and a microstructure design to provide durability. The as-fabricated multilayer coating displayed superior water-repellence (CA=167.4°), chemical robustness (pH=1–14) and mechanical durability undergoing 120th linear abrasion or 35th rotatory abrasion cycle. By applying different acidic and basic corrosive media and various weathering conditions, it can still maintain superior-hydrophobicity. To get a better insight of interaction between inhibitor molecules and metal surface, density functional theory (DFT) calculations were performed, showing lower energy gap and increased binding energy of ZPS/SiO₂/PTFE/EP (ZPS=ZIF-67+POTS) multilayer coating compared to the ZIF-67/SiO₂/PTFE/EP, thereby supporting the experimental findings. Additionally, such coatings may be useful for applications such as anti-corrosion, self-cleaning, and anti-icing multi-functionalities.     

Biological Activities Evaluation of Enantiopure Isoxazolidine Derivatives: In Vitro,In Vivo and In Silico Studies

Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology - A series of enantiopure isoxazolidines (3a–c) were synthesized by 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition between a (−)-menthone-derived nitrone and various...