Wiring edge-disjoint layouts

We consider the wiring or layer assignment problem for edge-disjoint layouts. The wiring problem is well understood for the case that the underlying layout graph is a square grid (Lipski Jr. and Preparata, 1987). In this paper, we introduce a more general approach to this problem. For an edge-disjoint layout in the plane, respectively in an arbitrary planar layout graph, we give equivalent conditions for k-layer wirability. Based on these conditions, we obtain linear-time algorithms to wire every layout in a tri-hexagonal grid or a tri-square-hexagonal grid, respectively, using at most five layers.     

Microwave synthesis and inherent stabilization of metal nanoparticles in 1-methyl-3-(3-carboxyethyl)-imidazolium tetrafluoroborate

The synthesis of Co-NPs and Mn-NPs by microwave-induced decomposition of the metal carbonyls Co(2)(CO)(8) and Mn(2)(CO)(10), respectively, yields smaller and better separated particles in the functionalized IL 1-methyl-3-(3-carboxyethyl)-imidazolium tetrafluoroborate [EmimCO(2)H][BF(4)] (1.6 ± 0.3 nm and 4.3 ± 1.0 nm, respectively) than in the non-functionalized IL 1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate [Bmim][BF(4)]. The particles are stable in the absence of capping ligands (surfactants) for more than six months although some variation in particle size could be observed by TEM.     

Chelatkomplexe von Rheniumtetrachlorid. Die Kristallstrukturen von ReCl4(DME) und ReCl4(DPPE) · Tolan

Chelate Complexes of Rhenium Tetrachloride. The Crystal Structures of ReCl₄(DME) and ReCl₄(DPPE) · Tolan Bright green crystals of ReCl₄(DME) have been prepared by the reaction of rhenium pentachloride with dimethoxyethane (DME) in dichloromethane. ReCl₄(DPPE) · tolan was obtained in form of red crystals by the reaction of the alkyne complex [ReCl₄(Ph? C?C? Ph)(POCl₃)] with bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane (DPPE) in dichloromethane. The complexes were characterized by X-ray structure determinations. ReCl₄(DME): Space group I4 2d, Z = 8, 829 observed unique reflexions, R = 0.022. Lattice dimensions at 19.5°C: a = b = 960.60(6), c = 2337.2(6) pm. The complex forms monomeric molecules with DME as chelating ligand; the Re? O bond lengths are 213.1 pm. The chlorine atoms, arranged in trans position to the chelating ligand, have slightly shorter Re? Cl bonds than the chlorine atoms in cis position (232,1 pm). ReCl₄(DPPE) · tolan: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4,4313 observed unique reflexions, R = 0.040. Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 1095.7(1), b = 1764.2(2), c = 1898.0(2) pm, β = 99.229(8)°. The compound consists in form of monomeric molecules [ReCl₄(DPPE)] and diphenylacetylene molecules, which are incorporated in the lattice. The two phenyl rings of the tolan molecules are twisted towards each other along the C? C axis with a dihedral angle of 21°. The DPPE molecules are bonded to the rhenium atom in a chelating fashion with medium Re? P lengths of 250.4 pm. The chlorine atoms, arranged in trans position to this ligand, with Re? Cl bond lengths of 234.5 pm are slightly longer than the Re? Cl bonds in cis position with 232.3 pm.     

Emergence of a New [NNN] Pincer Ligand via Si−H Bond Activation and β-Hydride Abstraction at Tetravalent Cerium

The cerium(IV) pyrazolate complexes [Ce(Me₂pz)₄]₂ and [Ce(Me₂pz)₄(thf)] initiate β-hydride abstraction of the bis(dimethylsilyl)amido moiety, to afford a heteroleptic cerium(IV) species containing a dimethylpyrazolyl-substituted silylamido ligand, namely [Ce(Me₂pz)₃(bpsa)] (bpsa=bis((3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)dimethylsilyl)amido; Me₂pz =3,5-dimethylpyrazolato), along with some cerium(III) species. Remarkably, the nucleophilic attack of the pyrazolyl at the silicon atom and concomitant Si−H-bond cleavage is restricted to the tetravalent cerium oxidation state and appears to proceed via the formation of a transient cerium(IV) hydride, which engages in immediate redox chemistry. When [Ce(Me₂pz)₄]₂ is treated with [Li{N(SiMe₃)₂}], that is, in the absence of the SiH functionality, any redox chemistry did not occur. Instead, the ceric ate complex [LiCe₂(Me₂pz)₉] and the stable mixed-ligand ceric species [Ce(Me₂pz)₂{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂] were obtained.     

Molecular recognition and stabilization of iminium ions in water

Iminium ions are known to exist only transiently in aqueous solution due to their high reactivity toward hydrolysis. In this communication, we report on the generation and stabilization of iminium ions in aqueous solution via molecular encapsulation using a K12Ga4L6 host. Our studies revealed that tetrahedral host 1 can encapsulate a variety of iminium cations in a molecular recognition process that is selective based on the charge, hydrophobicity, size, and shape of the guest.