Nanostructuring of 1-butyl-4-methylpyridinium chloride in ionic liquid–iron oxide nanofluids

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry - Understanding the behavior of ionic liquids (ILs) in ionic liquid-based nanofluids has great significance for its proper application. The phase changes...     

One‐Step Pyro‐Synthesis of a Nanostructured Mn3O4/C Electrode with Long Cycle Stability for Rechargeable Lithium‐Ion Batteries

A nanostructured Mn₃O₄/C electrode was prepared by a one‐step polyol‐assisted pyro‐synthesis without any post‐heat treatments. The as‐prepared Mn₃O₄/C revealed nanostructured morphology comprised of secondary aggregates formed from carbon‐coated primary particles of average diameters ranging between 20 and 40 nm, as evidenced from the electron microscopy studies. The N₂ adsorption studies reveal a hierarchical porous feature in the nanostructured electrode. The nanostructured morphology appears to be related to the present rapid combustion strategy. The nanostructured porous Mn₃O₄/C electrode demonstrated impressive electrode properties with reversible capacities of 666 mAh g^?1 at a current density of 33 mA g^?1, good capacity retentions (1141 mAh g^?1 with 100 % Coulombic efficiencies at the 100^th cycle), and rate capabilities (307 and 202 mAh g^?1 at 528 and 1056 mA g^?1, respectively) when tested as an anode for lithium‐ion battery applications.     

Crystal structure of decacalcium tetrapotassium hexakis (pyrophosphate) nonahydrate

The crystal structure of Ca₁₀K₄(P₂O₇)₆·9H₂O has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystals are hexagonal, space group P6₃cm witha=11.761(1),c=9.770(1) Å, andZ=1. The structure was refined toR=0.028 andR _w=0.037 for 468 reflections withI3(I). The structure consists of a compact assembly of Ca and P₂O₇ ions arranged in layers perpendicular to thec-axis in a hexagonal array with relatively large open channels along thec-axis. The K ions and the water molecules are located in these open channels and are disordered.Certain commercial materials and equipments are identified in this paper to specify the experimental procedure. In no instance does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Institute of Standards and Technology or the ADA Health Foundation or that the material or equipment identified is necessarily the best available for the purpose.     

Indyllithium and the Indyl Anion [InL]−: Heavy Analogues of N‐Heterocyclic Carbenes

Reduction of the indate complex In(NON^Ar)(μ‐Cl)₂Li(OEt₂)₂ (NON^Ar=[O(SiMe₂NAr)₂]^2?; Ar=2,6‐iPr₂C₆H₃) with sodium generates the In^II diindane species [In(NON^Ar)]₂. Further reduction with a mixture of potassium and [2.2.2]crypt affords the In^I N‐heterocyclic indyl anion [In(NON^Ar)]^?, which crystallizes with a non‐contacted [K([2.2.2]crypt)]⁺ cation. The indyl anion can also be isolated as the indyllithium compound In(NON^Ar)(Li{THF}₃), which contains an In?Li bond. Density functional theory calculations show that the HOMO of the indyl anion is a metal‐centred lone pair, and preliminary reactivity studies confirm its nucleophilic behaviour.     

Crystal structure of a highly hydrated tristrontium phosphate,Sr9(PO4)6·16H2O

The crystal structure of a highly hydrated tristrontium phosphate, nonastrontium hexakis(phosphate) hexadecahydrate, Sr₉(PO₄)₆·16H₂O, has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystals are monoclinic,a=15.203(2),b=6.488(1),c=18.984(7) Å, =98.42(2)^o, space groupP2/c (No. 13),Z=2,V=1852.3 ų,d _c =2.951 Mg·m^–3. The structure was refined by full-matrix least-squares techniques toR=0.038,R _w =0.051, for 2329 reflections with I3(I). The structure can be described in terms of a layer-type arrangement parallel to (100). One layer consists of a compact assembly of columns of Sr and PO₄ ions in a pseudohexagonal arrangement resembling an apatitic structure. A second layer containing all the water molecules and one PO₄ ion that occupies the interstitial space may be referred to as the hydrated layer. The structure has an overall similarity to that of octacalcium phosphate and can be considered as a model for amorphous calcium phosphate.Certain commercial materials and equipment are identified in this paper to specify the experimental procedure. In no instance does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Institute of Standards and Technology or the ADA Health Foundation or that the material or equipment identified is necessarily the best available for the purpose.     

Crystal structure of calcium adipate monohydrate

The crystal structure of calcium adipate monohydrate, Ca(C₆H₈O₄)·H₂O, has been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction study. The crystals are triclinic witha=5.8990(3),b=6.7985(5),c=10.8212(6)Å,=78.999(5),=81.831(5), and =82.971(5)°, space group P¯1,Z=2,V=419.65(8)ų,d _m=1.59,d _c=1.600 Mg m^–3. The structure was refined by full-matrix least-squares techniques toR=0.040,R _w=0.058 for 1283 reflections withI3(I). Ca is coordinated to seven oxygen atoms and the coordination polyhedron is best described as pentagonal bipyramid. The coordinations of the two carboxylate groups in adipate ion are quite different. One carboxylate group binds three different Ca ions forming a four-membered chelate ring with one Ca ion and unidentate bridge bonds to two other Ca ions. The other carboxylate group links to two Ca ions through unidentate bonds. The structure is highly polymeric, but with a layertype structure parallel to (001) with the hydrocarbon chains sandwiched between the polar regions consisting of Ca, carboxylate and water molecules.Certain commercial materials and equipment are identified in this paper to specify the experimental procedure. In no instance does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Institute of Standards and Technology or the ADA Health Foundation or that the material or equipment identified is necessarily the best available for the purpose.     

Investigating the topochemical polymerization of aniline derivatives in Pb(II) borate scaffolds

Three different aniline derivatives, namely m- and p-aminobenzoic acids and m-amino benzenesulfonic acid, were sequestered in between layers of a borate-based coordination polymer, based on lead(II) tetrakis(imidazolyl)borate. The aniline derivatives pre-organized in the interlayer spacing of the coordination polymer, and the reactivity of these pre-organized anionic monomers in the crystalline state was studied. We found that thermally activated reactivity under ambient atmospheric oxygen promotes what appears to be polymerization, and that the most reactive species is m-aminobenzenesulfonic acid monomer due to its increased mobility within the layers of the polymer.     

Gelation of covalently edge-modified laponites in aqueous media. 1. rheology and nuclear magnetic resonance

We describe the covalent modification of the edges of laponite with organic groups and the influence of this modification on gelation behavior. We compare three materials: an unmodified laponite, a laponite edge modified with a trimethyl moiety (MLap), and an octyldimethyl moiety (OLap). Gelation is investigated using rheology and NMR T1 relaxation measurements and nuclear Overhauser enhancement spectroscopy (NOESY). MLap and OLap show qualitatively different gelation. Gelation of MLap is very similar to laponite: MLap gels over the same time scale as laponite and has about the same solid modulus, and the MLap gel is almost as transparent as laponite. In contrast, OLap gels rapidly relative to laponite and forms a weak, turbid gel. We believe that gelation in laponite and MLap results from the formation of a network of well-dispersed platelets (or a few platelets), while in OLap, gelation results from a network of stacks of several platelets. NMR relaxation measurements indicate that gelation does not affect the average relaxation of water protons. However, T1 increases marginally for the protons in the organic moieties in MLap and decreases for protons in the organic moieties in OLap. Relaxation measurements, analyses of line width, and NOESY taken together suggest that, in OLap, gelation is a consequence of association of the organic moieties on the laponite edges, and that this association strengthens with time. Thus, the time-dependent changes in NMR suggest a structural origin for the time-dependent changes in the rheological behavior.     

Mechanistic Investigations of Surface Modification of Carbon Black and Silica by Plasma Polymerisation

Carbon black is widely used as an active filler in the rubber industry to improve the physical properties of rubber. The surface energy of carbon black is high compared to that of various elastomers like styrene–butadiene rubber (SBR), butadiene rubber (BR) and ethylene–propylene–diene rubber (EPDM). The work aims at reducing the surface energy of carbon black by modifying its surface for application especially in rubber blends. The present paper looks into the possibility of using plasma polymerisation of acetylene as a surface modification technique for carbon black in comparison with silica. Thermogravimetric analysis, wetting behaviour with various liquids of known surface tension and time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) were used to characterise the carbon black before and after surface modification. The study shows that surface modification of carbon black by plasma polymerisation is difficult in comparison with silica, unless treated for long duration. The mechanistic aspects of the surface modification and the importance of active sites on the carbon black surface for effective modification are discussed in the paper.