Rational Design of an Air-Stable,High-Spin Diradical with Diazapyrene

Stable carbon-based polyradicals exhibiting strong spin-spin coupling and slow depolarization processes are particularly attractive functional materials. A new molecular motif synthesized by a convenient method that allows the integration of stable, high-spin radicals to (hetero)aromatic polycycles has been developed, as illustrated by a non-Kekulé diradical showing a triplet ground state with long persistency (τ_1/2≈31 h) in air. Compared to the widely used 1,3-phenylene, the newly designed (diaza)pyrene-4,10-diyl moiety is for the first time demonstrated to confer ferromagnetic (FM) spin coupling, allowing delocalized non-disjoint SOMOs. With the X-ray crystallography unambiguously proving the diradical structure, the triplet ground state was thoroughly characterized. A large ΔE_S-T of 1.1 kcal/mol, proving the strong FM coupling effect, was revealed consistently by superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) measurements and variable-temperature electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, while the zero-field splitting and triplet nutation characters were examined by continuous-wave and pulsed EPR spectroscopy. A millisecond spin-lattice relaxation time was also detected. The current study not only offers a new molecular motif enabling FM coupling between carbon-based spins, but more importantly presents a general method for installing stable polyradicals into functional π-systems.     

Understanding and Controlling Fluorinated Diacyl Peroxides and Fluoroalkyl Radicals in Alkene Fluoroalkylations

The demand for practical methods for the synthesis of novel fluoroalkyl molecules is increasing owing to their diverse applications. Our group has achieved efficient difunctionalizing fluoroalkylations of alkenes using fluorinated carboxylic anhydrides as user-friendly fluoroalkyl sources. Fluorinated diacyl peroxide, prepared in situ from carboxylic anhydrides, enables the development of novel reactions when used as a radical fluoroalkylating reagent. In this account, we aim to provide an in-depth understanding of the structure, bonding, and reactivity of fluorinated diacyl peroxides and radicals as well as their control in fluoroalkylation reactions. In the first part of this account, the physical properties and reactivity of diacyl peroxides and fluoroalkyl radicals are described. In the subsequent part, we categorize the reactions into copper-catalyzed and metal-free methods utilizing the oxidizing properties of fluorinated diacyl peroxides. We also outline examples and mechanisms.     

Use of Lewis Acids in Free Radical Reactions

The neglect of free radicals over the past few years has been overcome, and they are no longer only considered as interesting reactive intermediates with limited synthetic potential. New opportunities are opened up by performing radical reactions in the presence of Lewis acids. Rate enhancement of radical addition to olefins as well as stereochemical control of such reactions can be achieved in a unique manner. Recent examples of enantioselective radical reactions and perspectives for applications in catalysis are discussed.     

Average Octet Radical Polymer: A Stable Polyphenoxyl with Star-Shaped π Conjugation

An average spin quantum number of 7/2 is displayed by the star-shaped, π-conjugated polyradical 1 , even with a spin concentration of 0.8 per monomer unit. Polymer 1 is stable at room temperature, and it is a powerful candidate for the synthesis of a feasible polymer with very high spin.     

检测活性氧的荧光探针新进展

活性氧对于人体是十分重要的。然而,过量的活性氧是相当有害的,它们会对人体产生氧化损伤,导致细胞死亡。活性氧现在已经引起了化学、生物、医药等多个领域学者的浓厚兴趣,它们被认为和多种病理条件有密切的联系。由于活性氧寿命短、反应活性高,并且大部分都存在于体内很难被捕获,因此它们的分析测定是一项国际性难题。荧光探针作为活性氧的高灵敏的检测分析物,已经得到越来越广泛和深入的研究。由于每一种活性氧都有它独特的生理学活性,因此设计高选择性的,能够检测具体一种活性氧的荧光探针分子就显得十分重要。本文主要对近三年来检测单线态氧、过氧化氢、超氧阴离子和羟自由基这四种活性氧的荧光探针的研究进展进行综述,关注这类荧光探针的检测机理以及具体应用。     

Revised molecular constants and term values for the XΠ and BΣ states of OH

An improved set of molecular constants and term values are given for the X²Π (v = 0–13) and B²Σ⁺ (v = 0 and 1) states of the OH radical. They are derived from a fit of previously published laboratory data and additional lines taken from infrared solar spectra recorded on orbit.     

Time-resolved study of the AΠ state of CaH by laser spectroscopy

A time-resolved experiment on the A²Π state of gaseous calcium hydride has been performed by applying laser spectroscopic methods. The following zero-pressure lifetime was obtained for the CaH A²Π state: τ_υ´=0 = 33.2 (±3.2) ns and τ_υ´=1 = 33.7 (±5.2) ns. The lifetime was found to be the same for the A²Π_½ and A²Π_3/2 states.     

A novel Ce<Superscript>III</Superscript>-cyclam type complex and its redox chemistry in aqueous solutions

A new Ce^III complex was synthesized by mixing the ligand “dioxocyclam” with Ce^III ions at pH 8.0 and its redox properties were investigated.

Characterization and investigation of the unique plasma behavior caused by variable driving frequencies in the formation of cold atmospheric plasma

The study presents the characterization of a novel variable frequency (11–50 kHz) Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet (APPJ) source and comparison of the results with 13.56 MHz source, in terms of species generation and species temperature. The behavior of variable frequency APPJ at different frequency regimes was investigated using optical emission spectroscopy to understand the interaction with the ambient environment. The quantitative dependence of the radical generation on driving frequency and time of treatment was also analyzed by direct synthesis of H₂O₂ by plasma-water interaction. The plasma formed with a kHz driving frequency had a low treatment temperature, which was suitable for biological species, but the plasma generated with a 13.56 MHz driving frequency had a substantially higher radical density than the kHz plasma. As a result, the APPJ device's ability to tune the radical density and treatment temperature with a change in kHz frequency has been demonstrated.     

顺二羰基(二齿N—配体)铑(Ⅰ)——四苯硼酸盐配合物光解的ESR研究

本文用自旋捕捉技术与ESR相结合的方法,研究四羰基二氯二铑和八种顺二羰基(二齿N-配体)铑(Ⅰ)四苯硼酸盐配合物光解的活泼中间体.结果表明,四羰基二氯二铑光解初级过程是Rh—Rh键的均裂,产生Rh中心自由基,并可为PBN,ND及TBN捕获.顺二羰基(二齿N-配体)铑(Ⅰ)四苯硼酸盐配合物光解的初级阶段,产生的都是Bph_4~-阴离子分解的Ph·自由基,且随着配体为氮杂环,苯胺环,及吡啶环,阳离子稳定性降低.