Correlation between electron delocalization and structural planarization in small water rings

The discovery of the covalent‐like character of the hydrogen bonding (H‐bonding) system [Science 342 , 611(2013)] has promoted a renewal of our understanding of the electronic and geometric structures of water clusters. In this work, based on density functional theory calculations, we show that the preferential formation of a stable quasiplanar structure of (H₂O)_n(n = 3–6) is closely related to three kinds of delocalized molecular orbitals (MOs; denoted as MO‐I, II, and III) of water rings. These originate from the 2p lone pair electrons of oxygen (O), the 2p bond electrons of O and the 1s electrons of H and the 2s electrons of O and 1s electrons of H, respectively. To maximize the orbital overlaps of the three MOs, geometric planarization is needed. The contribution of the orbital interaction is more than 30% in all the water rings according to our energy decomposition analysis, highlighting the considerable covalent‐like characters of H‐bonds. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Palladium(II)‐Catalyzed Allylic C?H Oxidation of Hindered Substrates Featuring Tunable Selectivity Over Extent of Oxidation

The use of Oxone and a palladium(II) catalyst enables the efficient allylic C H oxidation of sterically hindered α‐quaternary lactams which are unreactive under known conditions for similar transformations. This simple, safe, and effective system for C H activation allows for unusual tunable selectivity between a two‐electron oxidation to the allylic acetates and a four‐electron oxidation to the corresponding enals, with the dominant product depending on the presence or absence of water. The versatile synthetic utility of both the allylic acetate and enal products accessible through this methodology is also demonstrated.     

新型低共熔溶剂的制备、表征及物性研究

以氯化1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑鎓([Bmim]Cl)和二元羧酸为原料,由不同摩尔比混合制备了一类新型低共熔溶剂,采用红外光谱对[Bmim]Cl和二元羧酸之间的作用进行了分析。分别测定了其粘度、电导率、密度、折射率等物理性质,并研究了温度、二元羧酸结构和摩尔比对这些物理性质的影响。结果表明,新型低共熔溶剂的粘度随温度的升高而降低,电导率随温度的升高而增加。温度对两者的影响可以采用VTF方程进行精确地拟合。新型低共熔溶剂的密度随温度的升高而呈线性下降。对新型低共熔溶剂的过量摩尔体积进行计算的结果表明,过量摩尔体积均为正值,二元羧酸对过量摩尔体积的贡献远大于[BMIM]Cl,而结构特性的贡献多于物理作用。折射率和密度随二元羧酸碳数的变化趋势基本相似。     

Sandwich‐Structured Graphene–Nickel Silicate–Nickel Ternary Composites as Superior Anode Materials for Lithium‐Ion Batteries

We report the synthesis of sandwich‐structured graphene–nickel silicate–Ni ternary composites by using the solvothermal method followed by a simple in situ reduction procedure. The composites show an interesting structure with graphene sandwiched between two layers of well‐dispersed Ni nanoparticles (NPs) anchored on ultrathin nickel silicate nanosheets. These ternary composites exhibit enhanced performance as anode materials owing to the synergistic effect between the graphene matrix and electrochemically inert Ni nanoparticles, an effect that holds promise for the design and fabrication of other advanced electrode materials.     

Selective Probing of Gaseous Ammonia Using Red‐Emitting Carbon Dots Based on an Interfacial Response Mechanism

Solid‐state fluorescence sensing is one of the most appealing detection techniques because of its simplicity and convenience in practical operation. Herein, we report the development of a red‐emitting carbon dots (RCDs)‐based material as a solid‐state fluorescence sensor for the selective probing of gaseous ammonia. The RCDs were prepared by a low‐cost, one‐step carbonization method using sugar cane bagasse as the carbon precursor. The pristine RCDs were then directly coated on polyvinylidene fluoride membrane to produce a new fluorescence sensor capable of selectively distinguishing toxic gaseous ammonia from other analyte vapors through sensitive fluorescence quenching with a low detection limit. More importantly, the interfacial response mechanism occurring on the surface of the RCDs has been studied by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy, and Raman measurements. The results indicate that fluorescence quenching in the RCDs might result from ammonia‐induced Michael addition through insertion of N into the C?C group and deprotonation of the carboxyl group. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report that provides clear insight into the mechanism of surface chemistry on CDs in the solid state.     

氧化石墨烯增容尼龙6/聚苯乙烯共混体系的研究

氧化石墨烯(GO)亲水性的边缘和疏水性的中间片层使其具有两亲特性.利用GO的这种特性,将其加入尼龙6(PA6)/聚苯乙烯(PS)的共混体系,以提高PA6和PS的相容性.通过两步法制备了PA6/PS/GO共混物,研究了GO对PA6/PS共混材料结构形态与力学性能的影响,并对其增容机理进行了探讨.扫描电镜(SEM)结果表明,添加GO后,共混材料的分散相尺寸明显变小,分散更为均匀,少量的GO即可达到良好的增容效果.动态力学性能(DMA)测试进一步证明了GO对PA6/PS共混物具有一定的增容性.理论计算也表明PS/GO共混物和PA6具有更接近的表面自由能和较低的界面自由能.添加GO后共混物材料的拉伸性能和韧性明显提高.GO添加量为0.1 wt％时,共混材料的断裂伸长率较未添加GO的共混材料提高了170％,断裂能也提高了近240％.     

以3,5-二硝基苯甲酸和吡唑为配体的Ni(Ⅱ),Co(Ⅱ)配合物的合成与晶体结构

以3,5-二硝基苯甲酸(3,5-Hdnbc)和吡唑(pz)为配体与Co2+和Ni 2+反应,得到了2个新的配合物[Co(3,5-dnbc)2(pz)2(H2O)2](1)和[Ni(3,5-dnbc)2(pz)4](2).用元素分析、红外光谱对其进行了表征,并用单晶X-射线衍射测定了配合物的晶体结构;配合物1和2均为单核分子,配合物1通过分子内和分子间氢键形成三维网络超分子结构,而配合物2中只存在分子内氢键.     

聚乙二醇和液体石蜡介质对完全液相法制Cu-Zn-Al催化剂结构及CO加氢催化性能的影响

催化剂的形成和使用环境对催化剂的结构和性能会产生重要的影响.我们采用完全液相法,以PEG-400和液体石蜡分别作为热处理介质制备Cu-Zn-Al催化剂,用X射线粉末衍射、H2程序升温还原、N2吸附、X射线光电子能谱对其进行表征,考察热处理介质对催化剂结构的影响;以相应的热处理介质作为浆态床反应介质,考察介质对CO加氢催化反应性能的影响.结果表明,PEG-400作为热处理介质有助于提高催化剂的比表面积、Zn O的分散度和表面铜含量,催化剂中存在难还原的Cu+,有利于形成Cu+-Cu0之间的协同作用;在反应过程中,PEG-400作为反应介质可以抑制铜晶粒的长大,有利于乙醇的生成及C5烃选择性的提高,但催化剂的结构和表面组成会发生较大的变化.