Thermal properties of some complexes of quinolinic acid with divalent metal ions

Studies of the complexes of pyridinecarboxylic acids with divalent metal ions as a function of the position of the carboxyl groups were extended. The thermal properties of the complexes of quinoline acid (pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid) with several divalent metal ions were determined by thermogravimetry (TG) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). A correlation between these compounds and others obtained by reaction between the studied metal ions with similar acids (lutidinic acid (pyridine-2,4-dicarboxylic acid) and isocinchomeronic acid (pyridine-2,5-di-carboxylic acid) is discussed in terms of the position of the carboxyl group far from the aza group. The thermal stability of the metal complexes is in the order Mn(II) > Fe(II) > Zn(II) ? Co(II) > Ni(II) > Cu(II).     

DNA codes for nanoscience

The nanometer scale is a special place where all sciences meet and develop a particularly strong interdisciplinarity. While biology is a source of inspiration for nanoscientists, chemistry has a central role in turning inspirations and methods from biological systems to nanotechnological use. DNA is the biological molecule by which nanoscience and nanotechnology is mostly fascinated. Nature uses DNA not only as a repository of the genetic information, but also as a controller of the expression of the genes it contains. Thus, there are codes embedded in the DNA sequence that serve to control recognition processes on the atomic scale, such as the base pairing, and others that control processes taking place on the nanoscale. From the chemical point of view, DNA is the supramolecular building block with the highest informational content. Nanoscience has therefore the opportunity of using DNA molecules to increase the level of complexity and efficiency in self-assembling and self-directing processes.     

Self-assembly of electron donor-acceptor dyads into ordered architectures in two and three dimensions: surface patterning and columnar "double cables"

We report the synthesis and characterization of covalent dyads and multiads of electron acceptors (A) and donors (D), with the purpose of exploiting their nanophase separation behavior toward (a) two-dimensional (2D) surface patterning with well-defined integrated arrays of dissimilar molecular electronic features and (b) bulk self-assembly to noncovalent columnar versions of the so-called "double cable" systems, the likes of which could eventually provide side-by-side percolation pathways for electrons and holes in solar cells. Soluble, alkylated hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronenes (HBCs) bearing tethered anthraquinones (AQs) are shown by scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) to self-assemble at the solution-graphite interface into either defect-rich polycrystalline monolayers or extended 2D crystalline domains, depending on the number of tethered AQs. In the bulk, the thermal stability of the room-temperature HBC columnar phase is increased, which is attributed to the desired nanotriphase separation of HBC columns, insulating alkyl sheaths, and AQ units. Homeotropic alignment (columns normal to surfaces), predicted to be ideal for potential exploitation of such "double cables" in photovoltaic devices, is demonstrated.     

An investigation of some homo- and heterobinuclear complexes of copper(II) and nickel(II) with pyridine-2-aldoxime

The reactions between copper(II) or nickel(II) with thecis-pyridine-2-aldoxime complexes of the same metal ions have been investigated by spectrophotometric measurements. The homo and heterobinuclear chelates involved have been isolated as the chlorides and characterized by spectroscopic and thermoanalytical techniques. The first decomposition step is not dependent on the furnace atmosphere (N₂ or O₂) and is accompanied by a large exothermic effect (DSC curves in N₂). TG curves show that binuclear complexes are generally slightly less stable than the respective mononuclear complexes but, in the case of [Cu(NiL₂)Cl₂(H₂O)₂], the complexation of copper(II) gives rise a drastic decrease of its thermal stability.

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Zusammenfassung Die Reaktionen zwischen Kupfer(II) und Nickel(II) mit den cis-Pyridin-2-aldoxim-Komplexen der gleichen Metallionen wurden spektrophotometrisch untersucht. Die homo- und heterobinuklearen Chelate wurden als Chloride isoliert und durch spektroskopische und thermoanalytische Methoden charakterisiert. Der erste Zersetzungsschritt ist unabhängig von der Ofenatmosphäre (N₂ oder O₂) und ist stark exotherm (s. DSC-Kurven in Abb. 1). Die TG-Kurven lassen erkennen, dass zweikernige Komplexe im allgemeinen etwas weniger stabil als die entsprechenden einkernigen Komplexe sind, im Falle von [Cu(NiL₂)Cl₂(H₂O)₂], aber die Anlagerung von Liganden an das Kupfer zu einer drastischen Verminderung der Stabilität führt.

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- -2- . - , . ( ) , -, . , , , , [Cu(NiL₂)Cl₂(H₂O)₂], .

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This work was carried out with financial support by MPI National Project.     

Binuclear chelates of diethylenetriamine-Pentaacetic acid with chromium(III) and oxovanadium(IV) ions

The reactions of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA=H₅L) or chromium(III)-DTPA, a ‘chelating agent’, with oxovanadium(IV) were investigated in aqueous solution by potentiometric methods. Homo- and hetero-binuclear species were evidenced as well as mixed complexes with hydrogen or hydroxide ions. The stability constants for these equilibria were calculated in 1.0 mol 1^?1 NaClO₄ solution at 20?C. The mononuclear (VO)H₃L·H₂O and the heterobinuclear (VO)CrL·5H₂O complexes were also obtained as solid compounds and were characterized by IR spectroscopy and thermoanalytical techniques (TG and DSC).     

Spectral and thermal studies of copper(II) complexes of 3- and 4-pyridinealdoxime

Copper(II) complexes of 3- and 4-pyridinealdoxime have been prepared and analyzed by spectroscopic (ir and diffuse reflectance) and thermoanalytical (TG, DTG and DTA) techniques. For both these systems, only species with metal: organic ligand: chloride ratio of 122 were found, and the organic ligand appears as a neutral molecule. The spectral data suggest a polymeric structure where the copper(II) ions are in a distorted octahedral environment.The thermal decompositions occur through the reduction of copper(II) to copper(I) and the conversion of the residual organic ligand into acid amide, as found for dihydrogenbis(pyridine-2-aldoxime) copper(II) chloride, but the initial decomposition temperatures are slightly increased, giving rise to the thermal stability sequence:

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Zusammenfassung Kupfer(II)-Komplexe von 3- und 4-Pyridinaldoxim wurden hergestellt und spektroskopisch (IR und diffuse Reflexion) sowie thermoanalytisch (TG, DTG und DTA) analysiert. Für beide Systeme wurden nur Species mit einem Metall:Ligand:Chlorid-Verhältnis von 122 gefunden. Der organische Ligand liegt als neutrales Molekül vor. Die Spektren deuten auf eine polymère Struktur hin, in der die Kupfer(II)-Ionen in einer verzerrten oktaedrischen Koordination vorliegen. Die thermischen Zersetzungen verlaufen über die Reduktion von Cu(II) zu Cu(I) und die Umwandlung des verbleibenden organischen Liganden in Säureamid, wie für Dihydrogen-bis(pyridin-2-aldoxim)-kupfer(II)-chlorid gefunden wurde, aber die Temperaturen des Beginns der Zersetzung und damit die thermische Stabilität steigen in der Reihenfolge [Cu(Py₄-CHNOH)₂Cl₂][Cu(Py₃-CHNOH)₂Cl₂]>[Cu(Py₂-CHNOH)₂]Cl₂ etwas an.

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(, ) ( ) 3- 4- . 122, . , . -( -2-)- . , , , : Cu(4-Py-CHNOH)₂Cl₂Cu(3-Py-CHNOH)₂Cl₂>Cu(2-Py-CHNOH)₂Cl₂.

     

On the Rayleigh-Plateau instability

In this paper,we study the surface instability of a cylindrical pore in the absence of stress. This instability is called the Rayleigh-Plateau instabilty. We consider the model developed by Spencer et ...     

Nanoparticles based on novel amphiphilic polyaspartamide copolymers

In this article, the synthesis of two amphiphilic polyaspartamide copolymers, useful to obtain polymeric nanoparticles without using surfactants or stabilizing agents, is described. These copolymers were obtained starting from α,β-poly-(N-2-hydroxyethyl)-dl-aspartamide (PHEA) by following a novel synthetic strategy. In particular, PHEA and its pegylated derivative (PHEA-PEG₂₀₀₀) were functionalized with poly(lactic acid) (PLA) through 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole (CDI) activation to obtain PHEA–PLA and PHEA-PEG₂₀₀₀–PLA graft copolymers, respectively. These copolymers were properly purified and characterized by ¹H-NMR, FT-IR, and Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) analyses, which confirmed that derivatization reactions occurred. Nanoparticles were obtained from PHEA–PLA and PHEA-PEG₂₀₀₀–PLA graft copolymers by using the high pressure homogenization-solvent evaporation method, avoiding the use of surfactants or stabilizing agents. Polymeric nanoparticles were characterized by dimensional analysis, before and after freeze-drying process, and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Zeta potential measurements and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) analysis demonstrated the presence of PEG and/or PHEA onto the PHEA-PEG₂₀₀₀–PLA and PHEA–PLA nanoparticle surface, respectively.     

Synthesis,Antibacterial, and Antioxidant Evaluation of Novel Series of Condensed Thiazoloquinazoline with Pyrido,Pyrano, and Benzol Moieties as Five- and Six-Membered Heterocycle Derivatives

A novel synthesis of thiazolo[2,3-b]quinazolines 4(a–e), pyrido[2′,3′:4,5]thiazolo[2,3-b]quinazolines {5(a–e), 6(a–e), and 7(a–e)}, pyrano[2′,3′:4,5]thiazolo[2,3-b]quinazolines 8(a–e), and benzo[4,5]thiazolo[2,3-b]quinazoloine9(a–e) derivatives starting from 2-(Bis-methylsulfanyl-methylene)-5,5-dimethyl-cyclohexane-1,3-dione 2 as efficient α,α dioxoketen dithioacetal is reported and the synthetic approaches of these types of compounds will provide an innovative molecular framework to the designing of new active heterocyclic compounds. In our study, we also present optimization of the synthetic method along with a biological evaluation of these newly synthesized compounds as antioxidants and antibacterial agents against the bacterial strains, like S. aureus, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa. Among all the evaluated compounds, it was found that some showed significant antioxidant activity at 10 μg/mL while the others exhibited better antibacterial activity at 100 μg/mL. The results of this study showed that compound 6(c) possessed remarkable antibacterial activity, whereas compound 9(c) exhibited the highest efficacy as an antioxidant. The structures of the new synthetic compounds were elucidated by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H-NMR, and ¹³C-NMR.