Analysis of FT-IR spectra of dicyclopentadienyl (bis-substituted cyclopentadienyl) dithiocyano of titanium, zirconium and hafnium

The FT-IR spectra of 18 (R-Cp)2M(NCS)2 were measured. The M-Cp, M-NCS (M=Ti, Zr, Hf) and other vibration modes were reasonably assigned. All complexes of (R-Cp)2M(NCS)2 determined in this paper are bonded by N-M, and the absorption of upsilon(s)(M-Cp)(A1) (M=Ti, Zr and Hf) vibration all appear in 365 cm(-1) or so, while upsilon(as)(M-Cp)(B) appear successively around 420, 350 and 320 cm(-1) in order of Ti, Zr and Hf. The influence of the center metal atoms and the substituents on cyclopentadienyl upon the spectra was discussed. It is mainly in far infrared region that center metal atoms influence upon the infrared spectra. The influence of the substituents to cyclopentadienyling upon its vibration is not significant. Only between 1500 and 1480 cm(-1) did a new absorbing peak appear due to the introduction of substituents to activate upsilon(CC) vibration.     

Bismuth compounds in organic synthesis. A one-pot synthesis of homoallyl ethers and homoallyl acetates from aldehydes catalyzed by bismuth triflate

[reaction: see text] Three one-pot methods for the conversion of aldehydes to homoallyl ethers catalyzed by Bi(OTf)(3).xH(2)O (1 < x < 4) have been developed. The one-pot synthesis of homoallyl ethers can be achieved either by in situ generation of the acetal followed by its reaction with allyltrialkylsilane or by a three-component synthesis in which the aldehyde, trimethylorthoformate or an alkoxytrimethylsilane and allyltrimethylsilane are mixed together in the presence of bismuth triflate (0.1-1.0 mol %). In addition, a three-component synthesis of homoallyl acetates, which is achieved by reacting the aldehyde, acetic anhydride, and allyltrimethylsilane in the presence of bismuth triflate (3.0-5.0 mol %), has been developed. The use of a relatively nontoxic, easy to handle, and inexpensive catalyst adds to the versatility of these methods.     

PdCl2-catalyzed two-component cross-coupling cyclization of 2,3-allenoic acids with 2,3-allenols. An efficient synthesis of 4-(1',3'-dien-2'-yl)-2(5H)-furanone derivatives

Cross-coupling cyclization reaction between 2,3-allenoic acids 1 and 2,3-allenols 2, in which two allenes functioned differently, was realized to afford 4-(1',3'-dien-2'-yl)-2(5H)-furanone derivatives 3. The reaction may proceed via an oxypalladation, insertion, and beta-hydroxide elimination process. A high E-stereoselectivity of the new formed C=C double bond was observed.     

Diode-side-pumped intracavity frequency-doubled Nd:YAG/BaWO4 Raman laser generating average output power of 3.14 W at 590 nm

We report a linear-cavity high-power all-solid-state Q-switched yellow laser. The laser source comprises a diode-side-pumped Nd:YAG module that produces 1064 nm fundamental radiation, an intracavity BaWO(4) Raman crystal that generates a first-Stokes laser at 1180 nm, and a KTP crystal that frequency doubles the first-Stokes laser to 590 nm. A convex-plane cavity is employed in this configuration to counteract some of the thermal effect caused by high pump power. An average output power of 3.14 W at 590 nm is obtained at a pulse repetition frequency of 10 kHz.     

缓冲层对导模共振滤光片反射光谱截止特性的影响

提出将均质多层膜系设计中的缓冲层概念71入到反射导模共振(GMR)滤光片的设计中,通过严格的耦合波理论精确计算,研究了加入缓冲层对改善导模共振滤光片反射峰边带截止深度及截止宽度的作用.双层导模共振滤光片结构中,入射光为TE偏振光时,设计增加97.5 nm缓冲层后,能够明显地展宽反射光谱范围.由原来的192.4 nm展宽到345.6 nm,并且在650～1250 nm波长范围内的边带截止度均比不含缓冲层结构的要深.入射光为TM偏振光,以类似TE结构的滤光片在布儒斯特角入射时,在700~1300 nm波长范围内,较不含缓冲层的结构,也能够获得更宽的截止带反射光谱和更深的截止度.在提出的膜系结构中,经过优化膜系、选择合适的光栅参数等,可以使反射光谱具有更好的截止特性,同时保证设计的共振峰位置不变.     

Hierarchical nanowires for high-performance electrochemical energy storage

Nanowires are promising candidates for energy storage devices such as lithium-ion batteries, su- per（：apa.citors and lithium-air batteries. However, simple-structured nanowires have some limitations hence the strategies to make improvements need to be explored and investigated. Hierarchical nanowires with enhanced periormanee have been considered as an ideal candidate for energy storage due to the novel structures and/or synergistic properties. This review describes some of the recent progresses in the hierarchical nanowire merits, classification, synthesis and performance in energy storage applieat, ions. Herein we discuss the hierarchical nanowires based on their structural design from three major categories, including exterior design, interior design and aligned nanowire assembly. This review also briefly outlines the prospects of hierarchical nanowires in morphology control, property enhancement and application versatility.