Analysis of Why Boron Avoids sp2 Hybridization and Classical Structures in the BnHn+2 Series

We performed global minimum searches for the B_nH_n+2 (n=2‐5) series and found that classical structures composed of 2c–2e B? H and B? B bonds become progressively less stable along the series. Relative energies increase from 2.9 kcal mol^?1 in B₂H₄ to 62.3 kcal mol^?1 in B₅H₇. We believe this occurs because boron atoms in the studied molecules are trying to avoid sp² hybridization and trigonal structure at the boron atoms, as in that case one 2p‐AO is empty, which is highly unfavorable. This affinity of boron to have some electron density on all 2p‐AOs and avoiding having one 2p‐AO empty is a main reason why classical structures are not the most stable configurations and why multicenter bonding is so important for the studied boron–hydride clusters as well as for pure boron clusters and boron compounds in general.     

Homo- and hetero-dinuclear derivatives of aluminium containing Schiff-base ligands: synthesis,characterization and antibacterial activity of mononuclear derivative of aluminium

Reactions of Al(OPrⁱ)₃ with LH₂ =?[R′C(NYOH)CHC(R)OH] R=R′=CH₃, Y =?(CH₂)₂ (L¹H₂); R =?CH₃, R′ =?C₆H₅, Y =?(CH₂)₂ (L²H₂); R =?R′ =?CH₃, Y =?(CH₂)₃ (L³H₂); R =?CH₃, R′ =?C₆H₅, Y =?(CH₂)₃ (L⁴H₂), in 1 : 2 molar ratio give mononuclear derivatives of aluminium AlLLH (1a–1d). Equimolar reactions of AlLLH with M(OPrⁱ)₃ (M =?Al and B) yield homo- and hetero-dinuclear derivatives AlLLM(OPrⁱ)₂ (M=Al=2a–2d M=B=3a–3d). Reaction of 2a with L¹H₂ affords AlL¹L¹AlL¹ (4). All these derivatives have been characterized by elemental analysis, molecular weight measurements and plausible structures have been suggested on the basis of IR, NMR [¹H, ¹³C, ²⁷Al and ¹¹B] spectral data and FAB-mass studies of 2b and 3b. Schiff base L¹H₂ and its mononuclear derivative with aluminium (AlL¹L¹H) have been screened for their antibacterial activity against Escherischia coli and Bacillus subtilis.     

硼与人体健康及运动关系的研究进展

近年来的研究表明，硼为人体必需的微量元素。硼不仅影响糖、蛋白质、脂肪三大能量物质的代谢，而且有类雌激素的作用，硼影响钙、镁、磷三种元素的代谢显示出硼具有增加骨密度，预防骨丢失的作用，对于绝经后的妇女预防骨质疏松表现尤为明显。硼的上述作用预示着硼可能为运动员增加力量，提高运动能力有效的运动补剂。运动员摄人充足的硼对保持充沛的运动能力及预防肌肉损伤有积极意义。     

非晶态NiP（B）／Al2O3催化一氧化碳，水和氧气合成过氧化氢

Hydrogenperoxideisagreenoxidantwithgreatpotentialformuchapplication .Thepresentproduc tionofhydrogen peroxiderequiressevereconditionsand generates pollutants .AlternativesynthesesarerequiredandthesynthesisofH2 O2 fromCO ,H2 OandO2 isverypromising .AsshowninEq(1) ,thesynthesisisthermodynamicallyfavored :CO +H2 O +O2 H2 O2 +CO2 (1)ΔG02 98=- 134kJ/mol　　ThereactionwasfirstreportedbyZudinetal[1]whousedpalladiumtriphenylphosphaneasacatalyst.Bianchietal[2 ] usedabiphasesystemforthesynthe …     

粉末化学镀法制备的NiB／TiO2非晶态合金催化剂对环丁烯砜加氢反应的催化性能

 采用诱导沉积法及粉末化学镀法分别制备了纯态NiB及负载型NiB／TiO2非晶态合金催化剂．用XRD，ICP，SEM，TEM和DSC等手段对催化剂的物性及TiO2载体与NiB非晶态合金之间的相互作用进行了表征，考察了非晶态合金的结构、组成、形貌和热稳定性，并将其用于环丁烯砜加氢反应中．结果表明，相对于NiB而言，NiB／TiO2催化剂具有优良的热稳定性和催化活性，这缘于NiB和TiO2载体之间的相互作用及载体的分散作用．     

Me‐BIPAM for the Synthesis of Optically Active 3‐Aryl‐3‐hydroxy‐2‐oxindoles by Ruthenium‐catalyzed Addition of Arylboronic Acids to Isatins

A chiral O‐linked C₂‐symmetric bidentate phosphoramidite (Me‐BIPAM) was found to be efficient for the ruthenium‐catalyzed addition of arylboronic acids to isatins. Asymmetric synthesis of 3‐aryl‐3‐hydroxy‐2‐oxindoles by 1,2‐addition of arylboronic acids to isatins was carried out in the presence of [RuCl₂(PPh₃)₃]/(R,R)‐Me‐BIPAM and KF, resulting in an enantioselectivity as high as 90 % ee. It was found that the reaction with N‐protected isatins proceeds with high yields and good enantioselectivities. The best protective groups on the nitrogen atom were different depending on the substituents on the aromatic ring. The use of a N‐benzyl group resulted in excellent enantioselectivities in many substrates compared with other groups.