Solid-state luminescence of Au(I) complexes with external stimuli-responsive properties

In the last decade, the field of stimuli-responsive luminescent materials have been intensely emerged because of the high potential application to functional sensors or photoelectronic devices. In particular, luminescent molecular crystals constructed from Au(I) complexes have produced a wide range of examples of luminescent alterations when some external stimulations, such as heat, mechanical stress, vapor (or solvents), were applied to the solid samples. In this review, we describe the recent progress through a summary of the reported Au(I) complexes based on their utilized stimuli-responsive mechanisms, which are categorized in crystal phase transitions (“crystal-to-amorphous”, “crystal-to-crystal” and “single-crystal-to-single-crystal” transitions) and molecular rotation in crystalline media, respectively.     

Stereoselective Synthesis of the Proposed C79–C104 Fragment of Symbiodinolide

Stereoselective and streamlined synthesis of the proposed C79–C104 fragment 2 of symbiodinolide ( 1 ), a polyol marine natural product with a molecular weight of 2860, was achieved. In the synthetic route, the proposed C79–C104 fragment 2 was synthesized by utilizing a Julia–Kocienski olefination and subsequent Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation as key transformations in a convergent manner. Detailed comparison of the ¹³C NMR chemical shifts between the natural product and the synthetic C79–C104 fragment 2 revealed that the stereostructure at the C91–C99 carbon chain moiety of symbiodinolide ( 1 ) should be reinvestigated.     

Infrared spectroscopic studies on crystalline phase transition of PVDF and PVDF/hyperbranched polyester blend ultrathin films

In this study, as cast (AC, at 30 °C) and annealed (AN, at 130 °C, 3 h) samples of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and PVDF/hyperbranched polyester (HBP) (90/10) blend ultrathin films were subjected to heating-cooling (30 → 210 → 30 °C) cycle, and studied for their changes in crystalline phase transition behavior using in-situ Fourier transform infrared-transmission spectroscopy (FTIR-TS) and grazing incident reflection absorption spectroscopy (FTIR-GIRAS) techniques. Factor analysis was employed to extract the pure crystalline and amorphous spectra as well as the percentage content of ferroelectric crystallinity for both the samples. Irrespective of the thermal treatment (AC or AN) and spectral measurement (FTIR-TS or GIRAS) techniques, neat PVDF sample exhibited irreversible phase transitions during heating-cooling cycle associated with the transformation from ordered β-crystalline (1276 cm⁻¹) into disordered amorphous (1234 cm⁻¹) form. Interestingly, annealed PVDF/HBP blend sample measured using FTIR-GIRAS exhibited reversible crystalline phase transition behavior similar to a ‘dipole memory effect’ even after heating to 210 °C (>T_m) and then cooled to 30 °C. Compared to neat PVDF, higher ferroelectric crystallinity and reversible phase transition in PVDF/HBP blend may be attributed to (i) the existence of H-bonding between HBP (CO and OH groups) and PVDF (CH₂ and CF₂) and/or (ii) HBP acting as a nanoparticle in PVDF matrix.     

Crystal structure of NH3(CH2)2NH3(BiI4)2·4H2O

The ethylenediammonium bis tetraiodobismuthate(III) tetrahydrate salt is monoclinic with the following unit cell dimensions:a=7.476(3)Å,b=13.194(3)Å,c=13.916(9)Å, β=95.22(6)°, space groupP2₁ lc withZ=2. The structure consists of disordered ethylenediammonium cations, water molecules and polynuclear anions in which slightly distored [BiI₆]^3? octahedra sharingcis edges are interconnected into chains. The [BiI₄]^? anions are connected through O(W2)?H...I hydrogen bonds, so that infinite two dimensional chains parallel to thea axis with anionic period [BiI₄(H₂O)]^? are formed in the structure. These chains are themselves interconnected by means of the O?H...I and N...O(I) bonds originating respectively from the water molecules and the ethylenediammonium entities, forming a three-dimensional network.     

Three-Dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks: From Synthesis to Applications

Three-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (3D COFs) with spatially periodic networks demonstrate significant advantages over their 2D counterparts, including enhanced specific surface areas, interconnected channels, and more sufficiently exposed active sites. Nevertheless, research on these materials has met an impasse due to serious problems in crystallization and stability, which must be solved for practical applications. In this Minireview, we first summarize some strategies for preparing functional 3D COFs, including crystallization techniques and functionalization methods. Hereafter, applications of these functional materials are presented, covering adsorption, separation, catalysis, fluorescence, sensing, and batteries. Finally, the future challenges and perspectives for the development of 3D COFs are discussed.     

Hierarchical Microtubular Covalent Organic Frameworks Achieved by COF-to-COF Transformation

Pore environment and aggregated structure play a vital role in determining the properties of porous materials, especially regarding the mass transfer. Reticular chemistry imparts covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with well-aligned micro/mesopores, yet constructing hierarchical architectures remains a great challenge. Herein, we reported a COF-to-COF transformation methodology to prepare microtubular COFs. In this process, the C₃-symmetric guanidine units decomposed into C₂-symmetric hydrazine units, leading to the crystal transformation of COFs. Moreover, the aggregated structure and conversion degree varied with the reaction time, where the hollow tubular aggregates composed of mixed COF crystals could be obtained. Such hierarchical architecture leads to enhanced mass transfer properties, as proved by the adsorption measurement and chemical catalytic reactions. This self-template strategy was successfully applied to another four COFs with different building units.     

碳纤维微晶结构的形成与生长

碳纤维的微晶结构是影响其性能的决定性因素,本论文采用广角X-射线衍射法研究了聚丙烯腈预氧纤维在碳化阶段中微晶结构的形成、生长与转变过程。研究结果表明:在1000℃以下,经预氧化反应形成的不连续多环芳香平面结构沿平行于纤维轴的方向堆积并逐渐靠近,形成类似于晶核的微晶结构生长中心,表现为类石墨片层间距的减小而晶粒增长缓慢;当温度高于1000℃时,晶粒的生长速度明显加快,形成三维有序的微晶结构;在温度高于1500℃的石墨化阶段,类石墨微晶结构进行重排,晶粒尺寸迅速增加。根据这一规律,可以通过控制晶核生成和晶粒生长速度的匹配,进行碳纤维的结构设计和调控。     

聚丙烯/锡氟磷酸盐玻璃复合材料的结构与性能

锡氟磷酸盐玻璃(Pglass)具有较低的玻璃化转变温度,在常规聚合物加工温度窗口内具有熔融流动性,是一种新型的无机类聚合物玻璃。本文采用双螺杆挤出机制备了聚丙烯(PP)/Pglass有机聚合物/无机玻璃复合材料,并对其相形貌、界面性能、流动性能、结晶性能、力学性能和热稳定性能进行了研究。结果表明:Pglass以微米级颗粒分散在PP基体中,且两相之间界面明显、相容性较差。Pglass的添加使复合材料的熔体剪切粘度降低。Pglass的存在促进了基体PP的结晶。复合材料的弹性模量随着Pglass含量的增加而增加。Pglass提高了复合材料的热稳定性。     

General,Highly Selective Synthesis of 1,3‐ and 1,4‐Difunctionalized Building Blocks by Regiodivergent Epoxide Opening

We describe a regiodivergent epoxide opening (REO) featuring a catalyst‐controlled synthesis of enantiomerically and diastereomerically highly enriched or pure syn‐ and anti‐ 1,3‐ and 1,4‐difunctionalized building blocks from a common epoxide precursor. The REO is attractive for natural product synthesis and as a branching reaction for diversity‐oriented synthesis with epoxides.     

In situ composites based on blends of PEEK and thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer

A series of blends were prepared by mixing pellets of the thermotropic liquid crystalline polymers (TLCP) with poly (ether ether ketone)(PEEK) in the dry state under injection mouldingmolding conditions. The mechanical properties of blends were measured, and it is proved that the mechanical properties of blends are better than those of their matrix. Compared with the thermoplastic matrix, the tensile modulus and strength of the blends increased obviously, with the addition of only 2 wt% LCP. At the same time, the addition of TLCP decreased the melt viscosity of the blends.