The Influence of Materials of Electrodes of Sensitized Solar Cells on Their Capacitive and Electrical Characteristics

Russian Physics Journal - An estimation is made of the internal capacitance of sensitized solar cells (SSCs) manufactured by the method of extraction pyrolysis. The structures under study are...     

Sorption of phosphates on macroporous synthetic calcium silicates

The sorption of phosphate ions on macroporous synthetic calcium silicates has been studied and it has been evaluated whether the latter are suitable to serve as sorbents of geochemical barriers preventing phosphorus losses from agricultural soils.     

Tricyclo[7.3.1.02,7]tridecanes with an Amino Group at the Bridging Carbon. Synthesis and Stereochemistry

Hydroamination of tricyclo[7.3.1.02,7]tridec-2(7)-en-13-one according to Leukart reaction furnished (tricyclo[7.3.1.02,7]tridec-2(7)-en-13-yl)methanamides stereoisomeric at C¹³ atom. The corresponding epoxides were prepared therefrom. The unsaturated and epoxidized methanamides were hydrolyzed into amines that were converted into Schiff bases.The configurations of substances were established.     

Manganite Pr0.7Ca0.3MnO3 films obtained by extraction pyrolysis

The magnetic properties of manganite Pr_0.7Ca_0.3MnO₃ films, obtained for the first time by the extraction pyrolysis method, have been investigated. The effect of the synthesis temperature of the magnetic properties of the manganite films is demonstrated.     

57Fe hyperfine interactions in M1 and M2 sites of olivine from Omolon meteorite: study using Mössbauer spectroscopy

Study of olivine (Fe, Mg)₂SiO₄ from Omolon meteorite was performed using Mössbauer spectroscopy with a high velocity resolution at 295 and 90 K. Components related to ⁵⁷Fe in crystallographically non-equivalent M1 and M2 sites in olivine were determined and its Mössbauer hyperfine parameters were evaluated at both temperatures. A Fe^2?+?–Mg^2?+? distribution coefficient and a temperature of cation equilibrium distribution for olivine from Omolon were evaluated on the basis of Mössbauer parameters.     

Simple NMR method for assigning relative stereochemistry of bridged bicyclo[3.n.1]-2-enes and tricyclo[7.n.1.0]-2-enes

The stereochemistry of syn and anti-forms of bridged bicyclo[3.n.1]-2-ene, tricyclo[7.n.1.0]-2-ene (n=1-3) and bicyclo[4.3.1]dec-7-ene derivatives can be assigned from the ¹³C chemical shift difference of the double bond. Both syn-9-R-bicyclo[3.3.1]non-2-enes and syn-13-R-tricyclo[7.3.1.0^2,7]tridec-2(7)-enes have a large shielding difference between sp² carbons, while the corresponding anti-forms have a smaller one. In contrast, 8-R-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-enes and 12-R-tricyclo[7.2.1.0^2,7]dodec-2(7)-enes have an inverse correlation. The reason of this specificity is the influence of the γ-gauche effect on the chemical shift of C(2) atom. The GIAO theory has been applied to investigate the ¹³C chemical shifts. The conformational equilibrium in the formamide group of 13-formylamino-tricyclo[7.3.1.0^2,7]tridec-2(7)-enes has been studied.     

Conjugates of Bispidine and Monoterpenoids as Ligands of Metal Complex Catalysts for the Henry Reaction

Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry - A number of chiral chelating conjugates combining a bispidine central backbone and one or two pinene side fragments were synthesized. It was shown for the...     

Effect of alkali reagents on the crystal structure of chemically deposited CoP films

The effect alkali reagents have on the crystal structure of CoP films prepared via chemical deposition is investigated. It is shown that the use of sodium hydrogen carbonate and ammonium hydroxide in low concentrations leads to growth of the hexagonal phase in the films. As the concentration of alkali reagents is increased, the formation of a cubic or amorphous phase is observed.     

Magnetic fabric: Development of component composition and production technology

The developed methods for mechanical dispersion of strontium ferrite and activation of the fiber base in low-temperature corona discharge plasma, as well as immobilization of high-coercivity nano- and microparticles in the fibrous material are fundamental technological processes for establishment of industrial production of anisotropic magnetic fabrics. Clothes made from magnetic fabrics, generating a magnetic field in the environment, ensure efficient protection of the human body under extreme conditions (activating adaptiveregenerating functions) and make it possible to perform magnetic therapy in the course of medical treatment and prevention of many diseases.     

Effective phototransformation in a heterostructure based on copper(I) oxide and cadmium tin oxide

We present a heterostructure consisting of anodic copper oxide Cu₂O on a copper substrate and a transparent Cd–Sn–O conducting film for use in solar cells. Focusing on simplicity and the availability of film fabrication techniques, we chose anodic oxidation for forming the Cu₂O film and the extraction-pyrolysis technique for forming the transparent Cd–Sn–O conducting layer. We demonstrate the possibility of considerable enhancement of the phototransformation efficiency in the Cu–Cu₂O/Cd–Sn–O structure over this parameter in the Cu–Cu₂O structure.