Microwave-Assisted Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Magnetic Behavior of a Schiff Base Heptanuclear Cobalt Cluster

The reaction of Co(ClO₄)₂·6H₂O with 2-hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzaldehyde and an aqueous solution of methylamine in acetonitrile/MeOH under microwave irradiation and controlled temperature/pressure leads to formation of heptanuclear cobalt cluster [Co₇(mmp)₆(CH₃O)₆]·(ClO₄)₂ (1) (mmp is 2-methoxy-6-methyliminomethyl-phenol anion) in only 20 min and also results in higher yields in contrast to other synthesis methods. Complex 1 displays dominant ferromagnetic interactions through μ ₃-O and μ ₂-O (oxidophenyl) binding modes.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two New Pentaborates Templated by Transition-Metal Complexes

Two new pentaborates [M(dap)₃][B₅O₆(OH)₄]₂·H₂O (M = Co (1) and Ni (2); dap = 1,2-diaminopropane) have been hydrothermally synthesized. Both structures were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction and further characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, thermogravimetric analysis and photoluminescence spectroscopy. Two compounds are isostructural and consist of isolated pentaborate [B₅O₆(OH)₄]^? anions and [M(dap)₃]²⁺ complex cations. The anionic [B₅O₆(OH)₄]^? groups are linked by extensive hydrogen bonds to form a 3-D supramolecular framework with large channels, in which the transition-metal complex templates are located. The luminescent properties of 1 and 2 were studied, and blue luminescence occurs with an emission maximum at 405 and 408 nm upon excitation at 332 and 328 nm respectively. Crystal data: 1, monoclinic, space group P2₁/c (No. 14), a = 9.7159(5) Å, b = 29.3372(19) Å, c = 11.5121(6) Å, β = 103.286(5)°, V = 3193.6(3) ų, Z = 4; 2, monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 9.7264(4) Å, b = 29.3810(16) Å, c = 11.5185(6) Å, β = 103.249(4)°, V = 3204.0(3) ų, Z = 4.     

Hydroxo-Lanthanide Cluster Organic Framework Built by Hexanuclear Cluster Units

A novel hydroxo-lanthanide cluster organic framework, Sm₃L₈(μ ₃-OH)(H₂O)·H₂O (1), derived from the 4-pyridin-4-ylbenzoic acid (HL) has been hydrothermally made and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Structure analysis shows the hexanuclear Sm₆ cluster unit is composed of inorganic tetranuclear hydroxo [Sm₄(OH)₂]¹⁰⁺ (Sm₄) cluster and dimeric [Sm₂(COO)₄]²⁺ (Sm₂) core. The Sm₆ cluster units are connected by L ligands to form a 2D Ln-based cluster organic framework. From the topological point of view, the layer architecture can be described as 4-connected sql net. Furthermore, the elemental analysis, PXRD, IR and TGA are also studied.     

Preparation of dendritic‐like CdS by hydrothermal method and its photocatalytic performance

In this article, dendritic‐like CdS has been prepared by a hydrothermal method using thiourea as the sulfur source, and the effects of experimental conditions on the morphologies of CdS have been investigated. The performances of CdS have been analyzed by X‐ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and the fluorescence and photodegradation properties of CdS have also been investigated. The XRD result indicates that the dendritic‐like CdS are of hexagonal phase and they are highly crystallized. Also, the FESEM results show that the ratio of raw material affects the yield of CdS, the reaction time affects the morphology of CdS. The best morphology of CdS is dendritic structures and the length is about 6 μm. The fluorescence spectrum shows three peaks at 470 nm, 513 nm and 547 nm, which indicates that the dendritic‐like CdS mainly emits green and blue fluorescence. Moreover, the dendritic‐like CdS exhibits good photocatalytic activity and its photodegradation rate to methylene blue can reach 92%. The growth mechanism for the formation of CdS with dendritic structure is also described.     

Optical properties of flower‐like CdS prepared by a hydrothermal method with SDBS as surfactant

In this article, flower‐like CdS structures have been prepared by a hydrothermal method with SDBS as surfactant. The influences of different experimental conditions on the morphologies, UV‐Vis and fluorescence properties of CdS have been investigated. The performances of CdS have been analyzed by X‐ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), ultraviolet‐visible (UV–Vis) and room‐temperature photoluminescence (PL). The XRD result indicates that the flower‐like CdS structures are of hexagonal phase. The FESEM results indicate that the main role of SDBS is to make the CdS crystals assemble together to form the flower‐like structures. The UV–Vis results show CdS has a strong absorption in the ultraviolet region and visible‐light region. The PL results show CdS has two emission peaks, respectively at 461 nm and 553 nm. The growth mechanism for the formation of flower‐like CdS structures is also described.     

Selective etching of ZnTe in HF:H2O2:H2O solution: Interpretation of extended defect‐related etch figures

HF:H₂O₂:H₂O solution (40%wt.HF: 30wt.%H₂O₂: H₂O, 3:2:1 by volume) was used to reveal extended defects (line, face and volume defects) in bulk ZnTe crystals grown from Te solution. The etch patterns were analyzed based on their size, shape and distribution. The etch figures, both in the shape of pits and hillocks with high resolution, show forms controlled by the symmetries of the respective faces were produced. Two different sizes of pits were observed, the larger‐size pits correspond to dislocations penetrating the surface, however, the smaller‐size texture pits are produced on the defect‐free region, which serve as standard pits on respect faces. The face defects, such as grain boundaries, sub‐grain boundaries, dislocation walls, twins and stacking faults, can be all displayed clearly. Another essential feature of the etchant is that, it can effectively dissolve Te‐rich phase (Te inclusion/precipitates), which makes it promising to reveal the shape of this volume defect.     

NaCl枝状形貌的制备及生长机理探讨

采用溶剂蒸发法,在不同的条件下分别获得了具有四次对称和二次对称的Na Cl枝晶、"Z"字形枝蔓晶以及主要由枝晶呈放射状分布的球粒晶。借助于X射线衍射仪、光学显微镜、扫描电镜以及电子背散射衍射仪(EBSD),对Na Cl枝状形貌进行了测试分析。结果表明,Na Cl球粒晶主要由主干沿着<111>方向生长的一系列枝晶组成。Na Cl晶体(111)面网由同号离子组成,且钠离子层与氯离子层相间分布,层与层之间的联结力强,且(111)的面网间距最小,是导致Na Cl枝晶优先沿<111>方向生长的主要原因。溶剂的蒸发速度等环境因素的变化对Na Cl枝状形貌的形成具有很大的影响。     

过渡层（SiO2,TiO2）对F掺杂SnO2薄膜的光电性能影响研究

采用喷雾热解法分别在普通钠钙玻璃、含Si O2过渡层与Ti O2过渡层的玻璃上制备了F掺杂Sn O2薄膜,比较了不同过渡层上生长的F掺杂Sn O2薄膜的表面形貌特点,分析了过渡层对F掺杂Sn O2膜层的光电性能的影响。结果表明,过渡层种类对F掺杂Sn O2薄膜各项性能影响很大,在Si O2薄膜过渡层上制备的F掺杂Sn O2薄膜晶粒最小且表面致密,在Ti O2过渡层制备的F掺杂Sn O2薄膜晶粒最大,在玻璃上生长的F掺杂Sn O2薄膜较为疏松,以Si O2为过渡层制备的F掺杂Sn O2薄膜光电性能最佳,其平均可见光透过率为82.9%,电阻率为5.33×10-4Ω·cm,适合喷雾热解法制备性能优良的玻璃基F掺杂Sn O2薄膜。