Synthesis,crystal structure,magnetic properties and second harmonic generation of a new noncentrosymmetric coordination compound:Triaqua(4-amino-6-methoxypyrimidine) cuprate(Ⅱ)sulfate

The chemical preparation, crystal structure and infrared spectroscopic characterization of the triaqua(4-amino-6-methoxypyrimidine) cuprate(II) sulfate, [Cu(C_5H_7N_3)(H_2O)_3]SO_4, is reported. The compound crystallizes in the noncentrosymmetric orthorhombic space group P2_12_12_1 with lattice parameters a = 7.9025(3), b = 11.1189(4), c = 12.9720(4) , V = 1139.81(7) ~3 and Z = 4. The Cu(II) cation is fivecoordinated, in an early half-way between square pyramidal and trigonal bipyramidal fashion, by two nitrogen atoms of the 4-amino-6-methoxypyrimidine ligand and three water oxygen atoms. In the atomic arrangement, the organic ligands and the 5-connected Cu centers are linked with each other to give a 1-D corrugated hybrid chain running along the b-axis direction. The chains are interconnected by the SO_4~(2-) anions via O–H...O, O–H...S, C–H...O and N–H...O hydrogen bonds to form layers spreading parallel to the(011) plane. The vibrational absorption bands were identified by infrared spectroscopy. Quantitative measurements of the second harmonic generation(SHG) of a powdered sample at 1064 nm were performed and a relative efficiency of 5.2 times the KDP standard was observed. Magnetic properties were also defined to characterize the complex. Magnetic measurements revealed that this material had a onedimensional antiferromagnetic character. The magnetic parameters were g = 2.11 and 2J/k B = -36 K.     

Recent advances of folded tetraphenylethene derivatives featuring through-space conjugation

Through-space conjugated molecules are interesting building blocks for the construction of functional materials that allow multi-dimensional transport of carrier and energy. However, the well explored through-space conjugated molecules are quite limited, which defers their structure-property correlation establishment and wide-scale application. In this review, we introduce a kind of newly-emerging folded tetraphenylethene derivatives featuring through-space conjugation. Their synthesis, crystal and electronic structures, and optical properties are described, and their representative applications as bipolar charge-transporting materials in organic light-emitting diodes and as single-molecule wires in molecular devices are presented, which are anticipated to provide guidance for the further expansion of through-space conjugated systems.     

Tuning of Thermoresponsivity of a Poly(2‐alkyl‐2‐oxazoline) Block Copolymer by Interaction with Surface‐Active and Chaotropic Metallacarborane Anion

Thermoresponsive nanoparticles based on the interaction of metallacarboranes, bulky chaotropic and surface‐active anions, and poly(2‐alkyl‐2‐oxazoline) block copolymers were prepared. Recently, the great potential of metallacarboranes have been recognized in biomedicine and many delivery nanosystems have been proposed. However, none of them are thermoresponsive. Therefore, a thermoresponsive block copolymer, poly(2‐methyl‐2‐oxazoline)‐block‐poly(2‐n‐propyl‐2‐oxazoline) (PMeOx–PPrOx), was synthesized to encapsulate metallacarboranes. Light scattering, NMR spectroscopy, isothermal titration calorimetry, and cryogenic TEM were used to characterize all solutions of the formed nanoparticles. The cloud‐point temperature (T_CP) of the block copolymer was observed at 30 °C and polymeric micelles formed above this temperature. Cobalt bis(dicarbollide) anion (COSAN) interacts with both polymeric segments. Depending on the COSAN concentration, this affinity influenced the phase transition of the thermoresponsive PPrOx block. The T_CP shifted to lower values at a lower COSAN content. At higher COSAN concentrations, the hybrid nanoparticles are fragmented into relatively small pieces. This system is also thermoresponsive, whereby an increase in temperature leads to higher polymer mobility and COSAN release.     

Fluorogenic Ag+–Tetrazolate Aggregation Enables Efficient Fluorescent Biological Silver Staining

Silver staining, which exploits the special bioaffinity and the chromogenic reduction of silver ions, is an indispensable visualization method in biology. It is a most popular method for in‐gel protein detection. However, it is limited by run‐to‐run variability, background staining, inability for protein quantification, and limited compatibility with mass spectroscopic (MS) analysis; limitations that are largely attributed to the tricky chromogenic visualization. Herein, we reported a novel water‐soluble fluorogenic Ag⁺ probe, the sensing mechanism of which is based on an aggregation‐induced emission (AIE) process driven by tetrazolate‐Ag⁺ interactions. The fluorogenic sensing can substitute the chromogenic reaction, leading to a new fluorescence silver staining method. This new staining method offers sensitive detection of total proteins in polyacrylamide gels with a broad linear dynamic range and robust operations that rival the silver nitrate stain and the best fluorescent stains.     

Pore‐Environment Engineering with Multiple Metal Sites in Rare‐Earth Porphyrinic Metal–Organic Frameworks

Multi‐component metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) with precisely controlled pore environments are highly desired owing to their potential applications in gas adsorption, separation, cooperative catalysis, and biomimetics. A series of multi‐component MOFs, namely PCN‐900(RE), were constructed from a combination of tetratopic porphyrinic linkers, linear linkers, and rare‐earth hexanuclear clusters (RE₆) under the guidance of thermodynamics. These MOFs exhibit high surface areas (up to 2523 cm² g^?1) and unlimited tunability by modification of metal nodes and/or linker components. Post‐synthetic exchange of linear linkers and metalation of two organic linkers were realized, allowing the incorporation of a wide range of functional moieties. Two different metal sites were sequentially placed on the linear linker and the tetratopic porphyrinic linker, respectively, giving rise to an ideal platform for heterogeneous catalysis.     

Rheological Properties of L64 Tri-block Copolymer in Aqueous and <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-xylene Solutions

The rheological properties of Pluronic L64 in aqueous solutions at various temperatures and concentrations have been investigated. Changes in temperature and concentration cause structural and rheological modifications in Pluronic L64 in aqueous solutions as well as the appearance of a micellization process. For concentrations between 10 and 20 mg/mL, the Pluronic L64 showed a Newtonian or liquid-like behavior at various temperatures. However, for concentrations ranging between 30 and 40 mg/mL, the solutions showed a Newtonian behavior for temperatures below 55°C and a non-Newtonian behavior at 60°C. In p-xylene solutions, the solution exhibits a Newtonian behavior for all the concentrations and temperatures studied. It is believed that the Newtonian behavior of the binary Pluronic L64/p-xylene is due to the nonformation of complex conformations as direct or reverse micelles.     

Light-Modulated Self-Blockage of a Urea Binding Site in a Stiff-Stilbene Based Anion Receptor

Anion binding to a receptor based on stiff-stilbene, which is equipped with a urea hydrogen bond donating group and a phosphate or phosphinate hydrogen bond accepting group, can be controlled by light. In one photoaddressable state (E isomer) the urea binding site is available for binding, while in the other (Z isomer) it is blocked because of an intramolecular interaction with its hydrogen bond accepting motif. This intramolecular interaction is supported by DFT calculations and ¹H NMR titrations reveal a significantly lower anion binding strength for the state in which anion binding is blocked. Furthermore, the molecular switching process has been studied in detail by UV/Vis and NMR spectroscopy. The presented approach opens up new opportunities toward the development of photoresponsive anion receptors.     

超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法同时测定食品接触材料及制品中9种抗氧化剂迁移量

为了评估食品接触材料及制品中抗氧化剂的迁移风险,采用超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法(UPLC-MS/MS)建立了同时测定食品接触材料及制品中9种抗氧化剂迁移量的方法。采用C18色谱柱对迁移实验后的食品模拟物中9种抗氧化剂进行分离,1 mmol/L氟化铵和甲醇为流动相洗脱,采用电喷雾离子源(ESI),多反应监测(MRM)正负离子模式进行扫描。结果表明,9种抗氧化剂的色谱分离效果良好,并在0.3~6 mg/L质量浓度范围内与其峰面积均呈良好的线性关系,检出限为0.1 mg/L。加标回收率为93.9%~106%,相对标准偏差(RSD)为0.80%~9.3%。该方法快速高效、线性范围好,适用于塑料食品接触材料及制品中9种抗氧化剂迁移量的检测。     

UPLC-MS/MS法同时测定食品接触用油墨中20种光引发剂的迁移量

为评估食品接触用油墨中光引发剂的迁移风险,采用超高效液相色谱－串联质谱（UPLC－MS/MS）建立了同时测定食品接触用油墨中20种光引发剂迁移量的方法。以0.1%（体积分数）甲酸和甲醇为流动相进行梯度洗脱,采用多反应监测模式对目标物的定量离子和定性离子进行监测,检测迁移实验后食品模拟物中的20种光引发剂。结果表明,该方法对20种光引发剂的色谱分离效果良好,各物质在0.02～0.5 mg/L质量浓度范围内线性关系良好,检出限为0.01 mg/kg,定量下限为0.02 mg/kg。加标回收率为87.1%～104%,相对标准偏差（RSD）为2.1%～8.6%,在10款样品中共检出4类光引发剂。该方法简单、灵敏、准确,适用于食品接触用油墨中20种光引发剂迁移量的检测。