Structural Transformation in Metal–Organic Frameworks for Reversible Binding of Oxygen

Polycyclic aromatic derivatives can trap ¹O₂ to form endoperoxides (EPOs) for O₂ storage and as sources of reactive oxygen species. However, these materials suffer from structural amorphism, which limit both practical applications and fundamental studies on their structural optimization for O₂ capture and release. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) offer advantages in O₂ binding, such as clear structure–performance relationships and precise controllability. Herein, we report the reversible binding of O₂ is realized via the chemical transformation between anthracene‐based and the corresponding EPO‐based MOF. It is shown that anthracene‐based MOF, the framework featuring linkers with polycyclic aromatic structure, can rapidly trap ¹O₂ to form EPOs and can be restored upon UV irradiation or heating to release O₂. Furthermore, we confirm that photosensitizer‐incorporated anthracene‐based MOF are promising candidates for reversible O₂ carriers controlled by switching Vis/UV irradiation.     

Ultrafine molybdenum carbide nanoparticles supported on nitrogen doped carbon nanosheets for hydrogen evolution reaction

Nitrogen doped carbon nanosheets supported molybdenum carbides nanoparticles (Mo_xC/NCS) have been synthesized by tuning the mass ratio of melamine and ammonia molybdate. The Mo₂C/NCS-10 exhibits superior electrocatalytic performance and stability for HER, which was attributed to N-doped carbon nanosheets, small particle size, mesoporous structure, and large electrochemical active surface area.     

Thermal degradation and flame retardancy of flexible polyvinyl chloride containing solid superacid

The objective of the present article was to study the thermal degradation behavior and flame retardancy of flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composites containing TiO₂/SO ^2?₄ solid superacid because of its strong catalytic ability for esterification and dehydration. The TiO₂/SO ^2?₄ solid superacid was synthesized by using precipitation immersion method, and its structure was investigated by X-ray diffraction. As expected, the value of limiting oxygen index for PVC/Sb₂O₃/(TiO₂/SO ^2?₄ ) composite was 32.5% and the char yield of PVC/Sb₂O₃/(TiO₂/SO ^2?₄ ) composite was significantly improved compared to neat PVC in thermogravimetry tests. In addition, the peak heat release rate and smoke production rate of PVC/Sb₂O₃/(TiO₂/SO ^2?₄ ) decreased by 14% and 42%, respectively, compared with neat PVC. Moreover, the results of cone calorimetry tests and electron micrograph of char residue showed that the char yield of TiO₂/SO ^2?₄ was enhanced, resulting in a strong char layer structure with outstanding fire retardance cone. In conclusion, the results of this work showed that the addition of solid superacid promoted the decomposition and dehydration of PVC, which formed a compact and continuous char layer on the surface of the material. Hence, the study provides a new perspective for producing composites with excellent flame retardancy and smoke suppression properties of PVC.

     

Photoionization and Dissociation Study of 2-Methyl-2-propen-1-ol: Experimental and Theoretical Insights

The photoionization and dissociation of 2-methyl-2-propen-1-ol (MPO) have been investigated by using molecular beam experimental apparatus with tunable vacuum ultravioletsynchrotron radiation in the photon energy region of 8.0-15.5 eV. The photoionization efficiency (PIE) curves for molecule ion and fragment ions: C₄H₈O⁺、C₄H₇O⁺、C₃H₅O⁺、C₄H₇⁺、C₄H₆⁺、C₄H₅⁺、C₂H₄O⁺、C₂H₃O⁺、C₃H₆⁺、C₃H₅⁺、C₃H₃⁺、CH₃O⁺、CHO⁺ have been measured, and the ionization energy (IE) and the appearance energies (AEs) of the fragment ions have been obtained. The stable species and the first order saddle points have been calculated on the CCSD(T)/cc-pvTZ//B3LYP/6-31+G(d,p) level. With combination of theoretical and experimental results, the dissociative photoionization pathways of 2-methyl-2-propen-1-ol are proposed. Hydrogen migrations within the molecule are the dominant processes in most of the fragmentation pathways of MPO.     

A Hydroperoxide-Mediated Decarboxylation of α-Ketoacids Enables the Chemoselective Acylation of Amines

Strategies for the formation of amide bonds, that is, one of the most basic and important transformations in organic synthesis, have so far focused predominantly on dehydration reactions. Herein, we report and demonstrate the practical utility of a novel decarboxylative amidation of α-ketoacids by using inexpensive tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP), which is characterized by high yields, a broad substrate scope, mild reaction conditions, and a unique chemoselectivity. These features enable the synthesis of peptides from amino acid derived α-ketoacids under preservation of the stereochemical information.     

Research on Electroanalytical Chemical Methods for Trace Metal Speciation in Sea Water Samples

Since bioavalability of a trace metal in natural waters is affected by its chemical forms, the speciation of a trace metal becomes more and more important in environmental chemistry. Differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry (DPASV) titration procedures are developed and applied to identify organic trace metal species of copper (Cu), lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) in sea water and to determine their complexing capacity.     

Investigation for Differentiation of Bounding Strength Of Metals in Sediments

Only part of the metal present in sediments are involved in short-term geochemical processes and/or are bioavailable. Hydrous Fe- and Mn-oxides as well as organic matter partly as coatings on films on detail grains, are important substances for the interaction with dissolved metal species in aquatic systems.     

Direct MALDI-MS Analysis of Proteins Isolated by Liquidphase Isoelectric Focusing Electrophoresis

A liquid-phase isoelectric focusing electrophoresis system(Rotofor) was used as the prefractionation tool for the sample preparation in the MALDI-MS analysis of a protein mixture. Each fraction collected was then directly subjected to MALDI-TOF-MS analysis. By this approach, we are able to resolve two types of hemoglobins, A and C, which cannot be successfully separated by means of the traditional SDS-PAGE method.     

流动注射化学发光法测定水样中的痕量亚硝酸根

亚硝酸根对鲁米诺溴酸钾体系的化学发光具有显著增强作用。据此,结合流动注射技术,建立了一种简单、快速测定NO-2的新方法。方法的线性范围为4.0×10-12～4.0×10-9g/L;检出限为2.0×10-12g/L(3σ);分别对1.0×10-11g/L和4.0×10-10g/L的NO-2进行了平行测定(n=11),其相对标准偏差分别为1.3%与1.5%。用于实验室自来水、饮用纯净水以及雨水中的NO-2的测定,回收率为94%～105%,取得了满意的结果。