Synthesis of Calix[4]pyrroles: A Class of New Molecular Receptor

RecentlySesslerandco-workersdiscoveredthatthemeso-octaalkylporphyrinogensshowedinterestinganionandneutralsubstratebindingpropertiesandmightserveasaclassofneweasy-to-makemolecularreceptorintheareaofsupramolecularchemistry'.However,themeso-octaalkylpor...     

Synthcsis, Structure and Magnetochemistry of a New Hexanuclear Manganese Oxide Complex of the Formula [Mn_6O_2 (O_2CPh)_(10)(CH_3CN)_4]

Manganesecomplexeswithnuclearitiesupt0l8havebeenreported',whichhasbeenstimulatedbyanumberoffactors.TheseMn.sh0wnewandingeni0usstructures.Tetfa'nuclearclustersmaybethemodelsofthephotosyntheticwateroxidationcenter(W0C)ingreenplantsandcyarobacteria'.Thep0ly-nuclearmanganeseclustersexhibit,indeed,highlyunusualmagneticproperties.They0ftendisplayhighspin(S)valuesinthegr0undstate3andcertaincomplexeshavebeenidentifiedasbeingabletobemagnetizedbel0wacriticaItemperaturei.e.,theycanberegardsas"single-mo…     

Synthesis of some 3,7-disubstituted quino[3,2-c][1,8]naphthyridines

The preparation of some 3,7-disubstituted-5,6-dihydroquino[3,2-c][1,8]naphthyridines ( 6 ) by the condensation of 7-substituted-2,3-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridin-4-(1H)ones ( 5 ) with o-aminoacetophenone or o-aminobenzophenone is described. All the 5,6-dihydroderivatives 6 were transformed into the fully aromatic compounds 7 by heating with nitrobenzene. Only a few quino[3,2-c][1,8]naphthyridines were previously described.     

Investigation of some tetrazole derivatives of 1,8-naphthyridines

Several tetrazole derivatives have been prepared from 7-amino-2-hydroxy-3-phenyl-1,8-naphthyridine (Id). Evidence is presented to demonstrate that the tetrazole ring structure is the dominant species in the solid state and in alkaline solution while the open-chain azido form dominates in acidic solution. In addition it has been shown that the presence of a phenyl group in a position adjacent to the tetrazole nucleus apparently stabilizes the tetrazole ring.     

Hierarchical Mn3O4 Anchored on 3D Graphene Aerogels via C−O−Mn Linkage with Superior Electrochemical Performance for Flexible Asymmetric Supercapacitor

Flexible asymmetric supercapacitors are more appealing in flexible electronics because of high power density, wide cell voltage, and higher energy density than symmetric supercapacitors in aqueous electrolyte. In virtues of excellent conductivity, rich porous structure and interconnected honeycomb structure, three dimensional graphene aerogels show great potential as electrode in asymmetric supercapacitors. However, graphene aerogels are rarely used in flexible asymmetric supercapacitors because of easily re-stacking of graphene sheets, resulting in low electrochemical activity. Herein, flower-like hierarchical Mn₃O₄ and carbon nanohorns are incorporated into three dimensional graphene aerogels to restrain the stack of graphene sheets, and are applied as the positive and negative electrode for asymmetric supercapacitors devices, respectively. Besides, a strong chemical coupling between Mn₃O₄ and graphene via the C-O-Mn linkage is constructed and can provide a good electron-transport pathway during cycles. Consequently, the asymmetric supercapacitor device shows high rate cycle stability (87.8 % after 5000 cycles) and achieves a high energy density of 17.4 μWh cm⁻² with power density of 14.1 mW cm⁻² (156.7 mW cm⁻³) at 1.4 V.     

Molecular structure and polarity of the C3NH carbene

Ab initio MP 2/4-31G ** calculations indicate that the most stable form of C₃NH is bent and singlet and that the linear structure corresponds to a maximum. The effect of changing the CNH angle on the total energy is slight, but it is quite pronounced on the molecular polarity. The wider angle tends to increase the polarity of C₃NH. MP 2/4-31G ** calculations predict a difference of polarity between linear and bent structures of 0.8 D.     

Study on the preparation and mechanical properties of alumina ceramic coating reinforced by graphene and multi-walled carbon nanotube

The paper investigates preparation and mechanical performances of a composite ceramic coating reinforced by graphene and multi-walled carbon nanotube. The carbon nanotube is functionalized with the carboxyl functional group (–COOH) and un-functionalized with sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS). The structure of the functionalized and hybrid-functionalized carbon nanotube is identified using infrared spectroscopy (FTIR analysis). The coating is brushed on the matrix and then cures under temperature lower than 250°C. The morphological and cross section features are studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The distributions of hardness and fracture toughness are determined using a microhardness tester. The adhesive strength is evaluated using a universal tensile tester. The tribological properties are detected using friction wear testing machine. The experimental results show that the structure of the composite coating is compact, and both graphene and hybridtreated carbon nanotube are well dispersed. Addition of 0.2 wt % graphene and 0.2 wt % hybrid-functionalized carbon nanotube results in a prominent increase in hardness and fracture toughness. Meanwhile, the adhesive strength between the composite coating and the metallic substrate is well improved due to the high tensile strength of both graphene and carbon nanotube. Compared with pure alumina coating, the friction coefficient as well as the wear depth and width of grinding crack of the composite coating is much lower.