Ag3[PMo12O40]: An efficient and green catalyst for the synthesis of highly functionalized pyran‐annulated heterocycles via multicomponent reaction

A facile, efficient and eco‐friendly catalytic protocol was developed for the synthesis of medicinally important pyran‐annulated heterocycles via multicomponent reaction (MCR). Cyclocondensation of differently substituted aromatic aldehydes, malononitrile/ethyl cyanoacetate and various β‐dicarbonyl compounds in the presence of Ag₃[PMo₁₂O₄₀]?nH₂O as heterogeneous catalyst, in EtOH–H₂O, afforded diverse pyran‐fused chromene analogues. The merits observed for this approach were it being conducted via MCR, using commercially available or easily accessible starting materials in the presence of a green and easily separable heterogeneous and reusable catalyst, and affording high yields of desired products in very short reaction times with high purity in one‐pot fashion, thus providing a superior alternative approach for the synthesis of pyran‐annulated heterocycles.     

Effects of Alkali Metal Doping and γ-Irradiation on the Crystallization Kinetics of the Glass Ag7I4VO4

The crystallization kinetics of the γ-irradiated and the unirradiated glass Ag7I4VO4 was studied dynamically by means of DTA, and isothermally via electrical conductivity measurements. The influence of doping with alkali metal ions (Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+ or Cs+) on the crystallization process in the glass was also investigated. The results showed that the rate of crystallization depends on the nature of the added metal ion and on the crystallization growth mechanism. The latter is a two-dimensional process for both the pure and the alkali metal-doped glasses. The effects of irradiation and additive ions on the crystallization process are discussed. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Facile synthesis of silver doped-copper oxide nano materials utilizing areca catechu (AC) leaf extract and their antidiabetic and anticancer studies

The present research highlights physical significance of green combination of metal oxide nanomaterials utilizing medicinal plant which has widely analyzed in different medical applications i.e., medicinal science, therapeutics. In this paper, we discussed environmentally benign approach for synthesizing silver doped copper oxide nanoparticles (Ag–CuO NPs) utilizing (ACLE). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) were utilized to confirm the size, crystalline structure and surface morphology of the obtained nanomaterials. The monoclinic crystalline structure of the Ag–CuO NPs as produced was revealed by XRD patterns. Morphological analysis disclosed the nano-based spherical configuration of Ag–CuO NPs, as well as their morphology and elemental composition. The anti-diabetic effect of Ag–CuO NPs was further investigated utilizing a yeast cell model and amylase inhibition. Here, a decrease in intracellular glucose and a delay in carbohydrate digestion indicate promising antidiabetic action. Furthermore, the prepared nanomaterial showed anticancer potential against the MCF-7 cancer cell line, with an IC ₅₀ value of 11.21 g/ml.     

Spectrophotometric and physicochemical investigations of Congo,alizarin red dyes and BSA interactions with Au,Ag and Au/Ag mix nanoparticles,and their antimicrobial activities

Individual and mix metal nanoparticles of Ag and Au have been prepared by the reducing method where citrate was used as reducing/stabilizing agent. The prepared NPs were characterized with UV/Visible and transmission electron microscopic (TEM) tools. The characteristic peak in UV/Visible at 525, 444 and 531 nm for Au, Ag and Ag/Au mix NPs respectively, gave primary confirmation of prepared NPs. TEM analysis showed the size of nanoparticles as 44.04, 19.78 and 30.93 nm for Ag, Au and Ag/Au mix NPs respectively. Congo and alizarin red dye interactions studies have been performed with prepared NPs to see the removal of the pollutants from water. Congo dye has shown weaker interaction as compared to alizarin due to structural symmetry. Amongst all, the AgNPs have shown maximum 67% and 75% interactions with Congo red and alizarin respectively due to high negative charges on the surface. The Au, Ag and Au/Ag mix NPs have shown stronger interaction with bovine serum albumin (BSA) protein up to 51, 59, 55% respectively, estimated through UV/Vis and physicochemical analysis. The biological evaluations of the prepared NPs have shown their antibacterial activity against Gram + ve and –ve species showing up to 9 cm zone of inhibition. The BSA interaction and antibacterial activity of NPs reveal the importance of NPs in medicinal field.     

Sensitive and Selective Fluorescent and Colorimetric Sensor for Ag+ Based on the Supramolecular Self‐Assembly in Semi‐Water

Specific recognition of ultratrace levels of ions in semi‐water using super‐quicker methods is still a challenge for environmental monitoring. Herein we report a fluorescent and colormetric sensor ( ZH ) based on supramolecular self‐assembly, whose structure was destroyed by the addition of ultratrace of silver ions. The process promoted either naked eye visible color changes or fluorescence intensity quenched in conjunction with a wide pH range. Systematic studies revealed very high selectivity (0.07 µmol/L) for silver ions, and other common cations, e.g ., Hg²⁺, Cu²⁺, Cd²⁺, Pb²⁺ had nearly no influence on the sensing behavior. This sensor also served as a multiple use of component in sensing materials by addition of I⁻ into the mixture of ZH and Ag⁺ (about 5 times). What's more, ZH containing filter paper emerged distinct color and fluorescence changes upon exposure to silver (Ag⁺), which could be used as a portable method to undertake field testing for Ag ⁺ .     

Facile Synthesis of Ag/Ag3PO4 Composites with Highly Efficient and Stable Photocatalytic Performance under Visible Light

The Ag/Ag₃PO₄ composites with various shapes (spheres, polyhedral, and microcubes) were synthesized by a facile precipitation method and a subsequent light‐reduction route at room temperature. The as‐prepared Ag/Ag₃PO₄ composites were characterized in detail by X‐ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectra, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, UV–vis diffuse reflection, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The growth processes of different morphologies Ag/Ag₃PO₄ composites are also discussed. The decomposition test of rhodamine B (RhB) indicated that the Ag/Ag₃PO₄ composites enhanced the photocatalytic performance compared with pure Ag₃PO₄, which was attributed to the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) of Ag nanoparticles and the stability of the photocatalysts. Moreover, uniform cubes of Ag/Ag₃PO₄ showed the highest photocatalytic activity and could completely degrade RhB in 7 min, which could be primarily ascribed to the cubic structure of Ag/Ag₃PO₄ with strong visible‐light absorption and efficient separation of the photo‐generated electrons and holes. Furthermore, the possible photocatalytic mechanism is also discussed.     

Structure and morphology controllable synthesis of Ag/carbon hybrid with ionic liquid as soft-template and their catalytic properties

Ag/carbon hybrids were fabricated by the redox of glucose and silver nitrate (AgNO₃) in the presence of imidazolium ionic liquid ([C₁₄mim]BF₄) under hydrothermal condition. Monodisperse carbon hollow sub-microspheres encapsulating Ag nanoparticles and Ag/carbon cables were selectively prepared by varying the concentration of ionic liquid. Other reaction parameters, such as reaction temperature, reaction time and the mole ratio of silver nitrate to glucose, play important roles in controlling the structures of the products. The products were characterized by XRD, TEM (HRTEM), SEM, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), FTIR spectroscopy and a Raman spectrometer. The possible formation mechanism was proposed. The catalytic property of the hybrid in the oxidation of 1-butanol by H₂O₂ was also investigated.     

氢过碘酸）合银（III）配离子氧化L-脯氨酸的反应动力学及机理

L-脯氨酸独有的亚胺基使其在生物医药领域具有许多独特的功能,并广泛用作不对称有机化合物合成的有效催化剂。本文在碱性介质中研究了二（氢过碘酸）合银（III）配离子氧化 L-脯氨酸的反应。经质谱鉴定,脯氨酸氧化后的产物为脯氨酸脱羧生成的 γ-氨基丁酸盐;氧化反应对脯氨酸及Ag(III) 均为一级;二级速率常数 k′ 随 [IO₄^-] 浓度增加而减小,而与 [OHˉ] 的浓度几乎无关;推测反应机理应包括 [Ag(HIO₆)₂]^5-与 [Ag(HIO₆)(H₂O)(OH)]^2-之间的前期平衡,两种Ag（III）配离子均作为反应的活性组分,在速控步被完全去质子化的脯氨酸平行地还原,两速控步对应的活化参数为： k₁ (25 ^oC)＝1.87±0.04（mol·L^-1)^-1s^-1,∆ H₁^≠＝45±4 kJ · mol^-1, ∆ S₁^≠＝-90±13 J· K^-1·mol^-1 and k₂ (25 ^oC) ＝3.2±0.5（mol·L^-1)^-1s^-1, ∆ H₂^≠＝34±2 kJ · mol^-1, ∆ S₂^≠＝-122 ±10 J· K^-1·mol^-1。本文第一次发现 [Ag(HIO₆)₂]^5-配离子也具有氧化反应活性。     

氟化氢溶液无电沉积法制备W掺杂Ag树枝晶

应用无电沉积在氟化氢溶液制备W掺杂Ag树枝晶,样品由XPS,XRD,SEM和TEM表征,结果表明在Ag-W二元体系中,Ag的生长起主导作用,不受钨酸根离子而改变。提出W元素的掺杂方式,即W元素的掺杂是在银的沉积过程中通过化学吸附—钨酸根二聚体的氧原子与银原子的化学作用力而实现的。循环伏安法用于检测银氧间的化学键能的强弱。     

具有超疏水性质的图案化Ag膜

以重氮树脂(DR)/聚丙烯酸(PAA)自组装膜的微图案作为模板, 通过DNA和聚二甲基二烯丙基氯化铵(PDDA)在模板上的层层沉积制备了图案化的DNA膜. 再在其中进行Ag的化学沉积得到图案化的Ag膜. 最后利用低表面能的十二烷基硫醇对Ag膜进行表面修饰, 制备了具有超疏水性质的图案化Ag膜. 其静态接触角达到约168°.