Syntheses and characterization of different zinc(II) oxide nano-structures from direct thermal decomposition of 1D coordination polymers

Three zinc(II) nitrite coordination polymers, [Zn(4-bpdb)(NO₂)₂]_n (1), {[Zn(3-bpdb)(NO₂)]·0.5H₂O}_n (2) and [Zn(3-bpdh)(NO₂)₂]_n (3), 4-bpdb = 1,4-bis(4-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene, 3-bpdb = 1,4-bis(3-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene and 3-bpdh = 2,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-3,4-diaza-2,4-hexadiene} were prepared and characterized by elemental analyses and IR spectroscopy. Compound 3 was structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and is one-dimensional polymer with coordination environments of distorted octahedral, ZnN₂O₄. The thermal stabilities of compounds 1–3 were studied by thermal gravimetric (TG) and differential thermal analyses (DTA). Direct calcination of the compounds 1–3 at 600 °C under air atmospheres yields different morphologies of nano-sized ZnO.     

Switching in Metal–Organic Frameworks

In recent years, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have become an area of intense research interest because of their adjustable pores and nearly limitless structural diversity deriving from the design of different organic linkers and metal structural building units (SBUs). Among the recent great challenges for scientists include switchable MOFs and their corresponding applications. Switchable MOFs are a type of smart material that undergo distinct, reversible, chemical changes in their structure upon exposure to external stimuli, yielding interesting technological applicability. Although the process of switching shares similarities with flexibility, very limited studies have been devoted specifically to switching, while a fairly large amount of research and a number of Reviews have covered flexibility in MOFs. This Review focuses on the properties and general design of switchable MOFs. The switching activity has been delineated based on the cause of the switching: light, spin crossover (SCO), redox, temperature, and wettability.     

Excess Molar Enthalpies of Monoethanolamine (MEA) + Primary Alkan-1-ols (C3–C6) and their Fitting with Wilson,NRTL and UNIQUAC Models at 298.15 K

Journal of Solution Chemistry - Excess molar enthalpies, $${H}_{\text{m}}^{\text{E}}$$ of binary mixtures of monoethanolamine (MEA) with propan-1-ol, butan-1-ol, pentan-1-ol and hexan-1-ol were...     

二氧化硅键合丙基哌-N-氨基磺酸作为可回收固体酸催化剂制备2-氨基-3-氰基-4-芳基-5,10-二氧代-5,10-二氢-4H-苯并[g]苯并吡喃和羟基取代的萘-1,4-二酮衍生物(英文)

An efficient method for the synthesis of 2-amino-3-cyano-4-aryl-5,10-dioxo-5,10-dihydro-4H- ben-zo[g]chromenes and hydroxy-substituted naphthalene-1,4-dione derivatives, using silica-bonded propylpiperazine-N-sulfamic acid as a solid acid, green, heterogeneous catalyst, under ambient and solvent-free conditions, is described. A simple procedure, high yields, short reaction time, safety, and reusability of the catalyst are advantages of these protocols.     

4-(4′-Diamino-di-phenyl)-sulfone supported on hollow magnetic mesoporous Fe3O4@SiO2 NPs: As a reusable and efficient catalyst for the synthesis of ethyl 2-amino-5,10-dihydro-5,10-dioxo-4-phenyl-4H benzo[g]chromene-3-carboxylates

4-(4′-diamino-di-phenyl)-sulfone supported on hollow magnetic mesoporous (HMMS) Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ NPs has been used as a novel and efficient catalyst in the preparation of ethyl 2-amino-5,10-dihydro-5,10-dioxo-4-phenyl-4H benzo[g]chromene-3-carboxylates by a simple one-pot three-component reaction of aldehydes, ethyl cyanoacetate and 2-hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione under reflux conditions in ethanol. Wide range of products, excellent yields in short times, reusability of the catalyst, low catalyst loading and environmental benignity are some of the important features of this protocol.     

Novel ionic liquid supported on Fe3O4 nanoparticles as an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of new chromenes

An efficient procedure for the synthesis of new chromenes by the multicomponent reaction of aldehydes, 4‐hydroxycoumarin and 2‐hydroxynaphthalene‐1,4‐dione in the presence of an ionic liquid supported on Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles is described. The ionic liquid supported on Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles as a magnetic catalyst gives products in high yields. Significant features of this method are: short reaction times, excellent yields, green method and use of an effective catalyst that can be recovered and reused many times without loss of its catalytic activity.     

Oxidation of o‐phenylenediamine to 2,3‐diaminophenazine in the presence of cubic ferrites MFe2O4 (M = Mn,Co, Ni,Zn) and the application in colorimetric detection of H2O2

Metal ferrites nanocrystallites, MFe₂O₄ (M = Mn, Co, Ni, Zn) were prepared by coprecipitation method and characterized by a combination of physico‐chemical and spectroscopic techniques. MFe₂O₄ nanoparticles having particle size in the range 10–35 nm were tested as catalysts in the oxidation of o‐phenylenediamine (OPD) to 2,3–diaminophenazine (DAP) using hydrogen peroxide as oxidant at room temperature. Kinetic data was collected for the catalytic oxidation of OPD to DAP by monitoring the UV–vis absorbance at 415 nm and fit well to the Michaelis–Menten model yielding kinetic parameters K_m (Michaelis–Menten constant) and V_max (maximum rate of reaction). MnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles provide the highest catalytic activity in the oxidation of OPD to DAP at room temperature. A colorimetric method was developed based on the MnFe₂O₄/OPD system for the detection of H₂O₂ in reaction solution. The method has a detection limit of 30 μM for H₂O₂ and wide linear range.