Stuffed Tridymite Structures: Synthesis,Structure, Second Harmonic Generation,Optical, and Multiferroic Properties

The stuffed tridymite structure Ba(Zn/Co)_1−xSi_1−xM_2xO₄ (M=Al³⁺ and Fe³⁺) is explored for the possible multiferroic behavior and to develop new inorganic colored materials. The compounds were synthesized by employing conventional solid-state chemistry methods in the temperature range 1100–1175 °C for 24 h. The powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) and Rietveld refinement studies indicate that the compounds stabilize in the P63 space group (no. 173). The refinement results were also rationalized by employing Raman spectroscopic studies. The compounds were found to be second harmonic generation (SHG) active and show weak ferroelectric behavior. The co-substitution of Co²⁺ and Fe³⁺ in the structure gives rise to a weak ferromagnetic behavior to the compound, BaCo_0.75Si_0.75Fe_0.5O₄, making it a multiferroic material. The optical studies on the prepared compounds exhibited blue color (Co²⁺ in T_d geometry), purple color (Ni²⁺ in T_d geometry), and simultaneous substitution of Co²⁺ and Fe³⁺ gives rise to blue-green color owing to metal-to-metal charge transfer (MMCT) effect.     

Raman spectroscopy of CaM2+Ge2O6 (M2+ = Mg,Mn, Fe,Co, Ni,Zn) clinopyroxenes

The Raman spectra of Ge‐clinopyroxenes CaM²⁺Ge₂O₆ (M²⁺ = Mg, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn), general formula M2M1T₂O₆, are reported for the first time. Their spectral features are discussed in comparison with corresponding Si‐pyroxenes. The vibrational wavenumbers of germanates may be roughly obtained by a scale factor of about ~0.8 by those of the corresponding silicates, due to the Ge‐Si mass difference. The main peaks in the germanate Raman spectra at ~850 and ~540 cm⁻¹ may be related to Ge‐O tetrahedral stretching and chain bending, respectively; minor peaks between 200 and 400 cm⁻¹ are ascribed to bending and stretching of the non‐tetrahedral cations. Within Ge‐pyroxenes, possible correlations between crystallographic parameters and the vibrational wavenumbers are investigated. The main stretching mode at ~850 cm⁻¹ shows wavenumber changes with M²⁺ substitutions, but no simple correlation can be found with M²⁺ cation mass or size. On the other hand, the chain bending wavenumber linearly decreases with increasing ionic radius of the M²⁺ cation: the expansion of the M1 polyhedron reduces the chain kinking angle and the Ge‐Ge distances correspondingly increase. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Advances in nucleic acid architectures for electrochemical sensing

Nucleic acid–based electrochemical sensors are ideally suited to the detection of molecular targets for which enzymatic detection or direct electrochemical oxidation – reduction reactions are not possible. Moreover, the versatility of nucleic acids in their ability to bind a great variety of target types, from small molecules to single-entity mesoscopic targets, makes them attractive receptors for the development of electrochemical biosensors. In this brief opinion piece, we discuss field advances from the past two years. We hope the works highlighted here will inspire the community to pursue creative designs enabling the detection of larger and more complex targets with a specific focus on analytical validation and translation into preclinical or clinical applications.     

AMT在青铜器文物表面形成缓蚀膜的计算分析

利用密度泛函(DFT)、概念DFT、Electron Localization Function(ELF)和Fukui函数中的亲电反应函数及Multiwfn软件,在B3LYP/6-311+G(d,p)基组水平上研究了5-氨基-2-巯基-1,3,4-噻二唑[AMT(a)]及其同分异构体[AMT(b)]和四面体型配合物i Thiol-Cu-2AMT的几何构型和反应特性.通过计算研究发现,首先AMT(b)与青铜器表面的Cu2+形成平面型配合物i Thiol-Cu后再与AMT(b)相互作用,并最终形成不规则的四面体型i Thiol-Cu-2AMT.在i Thiol-Cu-2AMT中Cu19能与AMT(b)中的亲核性原子有效地结合,形成四面体结构后将Cu19离子保护起来,达到了保护青铜器不受腐蚀的目的;对i Thiol-Cu-2AMT结构中的活性位置分析及ELF拓扑研究后发现,在i Thiol-Cu-2AMT中N6、N15、S26和S35原子又可以与其它的Cu2+相互作用,逐步形成配位型聚合物保护膜[i Thiol-Cu-2AMT]n.     

An Aluminophosphate Molecular Sieve with 36 Crystallographically Distinct Tetrahedral Sites

The structure of the new medium‐pore aluminophosphate molecular sieve PST‐6 is determined by the combined use of rotation electron diffraction tomography, synchrotron X‐ray powder diffraction, and computer modeling. PST‐6 was prepared by calcination of another new aluminophosphate material with an unknown structure synthesized using diethylamine as a structure‐directing agent, which is thought to contain bridging hydroxy groups. PST‐6 has 36 crystallographically distinct tetrahedral sites in the asymmetric unit and is thus crystallographically the most complex zeolitic structure ever solved.     

Two new zinc(II) and mercury(II) complexes based on N,N′‐(cyclohexane‐1,2‐diylidene)bis(4‐fluorobenzohydrazide): synthesis,crystal structures and antibacterial activities

Reaction of N,N′‐(cyclohexane‐1,2‐diylidene)bis(4‐fluorobenzohydrazide), C₂₀H₁₈F₂N₄O₂, ( L^F ), with zinc chloride and mercury(II) chloride produced different types and shapes of neutral coordination complexes, namely, dichlorido[N,N′‐(cyclohexane‐1,2‐diylidene)bis(4‐fluorobenzohydrazide)‐κ²N,O]zinc(II), [ZnCl₂(C₂₀H₁₈F₂N₄O₂)], ( 1 ), and dichlorido[N,N′‐(cyclohexane‐1,2‐diylidene)bis(4‐fluorobenzohydrazide)‐κ⁴O,N,N′,O′]mercury(II), [HgCl₂(C₂₀H₁₈F₂N₄O₂)], ( 2 ). The organic ligand and its metal complexes are characterized using various techniques: IR, UV–Vis and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopies, in addition to powder X‐ray diffraction (PXRD), single‐crystal X‐ray crystallography and microelemental analysis. Depending upon the data from these analyses and measurements, a typical tetrahedral geometry was confirmed for zinc complex ( 1 ), in which the Zn^II atom is located outside the bis(benzhydrazone) core. The Hg^II atom in ( 2 ) is found within the core and has a common octahedral structure. The in vitro antibacterial activities of the prepared compounds were evaluated against two different bacterial strains, i.e. gram positive Bacillus subtilis and gram negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. The prepared compounds exhibited differentiated growth‐inhibitory activities against these two bacterial strains based on the difference in their lipophilic nature and structural features.     

石榴石固体电解质Li3BO3界面改性研究

石榴石固体电解质由于其高的离子电导率,对锂金属稳定等优点成为了下一代高性能锂电池的重要研究方向之一.但锂金属负极界面浸润性与锂枝晶问题限制了其应用.本文通过简单的液相沉积结合高温烧结的方法,在石榴石固体电解质片表面构建了一层稳定的硼酸三锂(Li3BO3)修饰层.研究表明,Li3BO3 修饰层可以有效改善石榴石固体电解质...     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 4,4＂-Diamino-N,N＇-diethyl Bisbenzenesulfamide

A new compound of 4,4'-diamino-N,N'-diethyl bisbenzenesulfamide (C18H26N4O4S2,Fw = 426.55) has been synthesized and its structure was determined by X-ray crystallography method. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 10.0623(9), b =13.6759(13), c =15.5309(14) (A),β = 100.482(2)°, V= 2101.6(3)(A)3, Dc = 1.348 g/cm3, F(000) = 904,μ = 0.285 mm-1, Z = 4, the final R = 0.0512 and wR = 0.1363 for 3485 observed reflections with I ＞2σ(Ⅰ). The structure of the title compound is pseudo secondary axisymmetric, and the two sulfamide-groups show distorted tetrahedral configurations.