Investigations into the parallel kinetic resolution of 2-phenylpropanoyl chloride using quasi-enantiomeric oxazolidinones

The resolution of 2-phenylpropanoyl chloride using an equimolar combination of quasi-enantiomeric oxazolidinones is discussed. The levels of diastereoselectivity were found to be dependent upon the structural nature of the metallated oxazolidinone, temperature and metal counter-ion.     

Investigation of Water-Soluble Binders for LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4-Based Full Cells

Two water-soluble binders of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and sodium alginate (SA) have been studied in comparison with N-methylpyrrolidone-soluble poly(vinylidene difluoride–co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVdF-HFP) to understand their effect on the electrochemical performance of a high-voltage lithium nickel manganese oxide (LNMO) cathode. The electrochemical performance has been investigated in full cells using a Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ (LTO) anode. At room temperature, LNMO cathodes prepared with aqueous binders provided a similar electrochemical performance as those prepared with PVdF-HFP. However, at 55 °C, the full cells containing LNMO with the aqueous binders showed higher cycling stability. The results are supported by intermittent current interruption resistance measurements, wherein the electrodes with SA showed lower resistance. The surface layer formed on the electrodes after cycling has been characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The amount of transition metal dissolutions was comparable for all three cells. However, the amount of hydrogen fluoride (HF) content in the electrolyte cycled at 55 °C is lower in the cell with the SA binder. These results suggest that use of water-soluble binders could provide a practical and more sustainable alternative to PVdF-based binders for the fabrication of LNMO electrodes.     

Efficient parallel resolution of an active ester of 2-phenylpropionic acid using quasi-enantiomeric Evans’ oxazolidinones

The parallel kinetic resolution of pentafluorophenyl 2-phenylpropionate using an equimolar combination of quasi-enantiomeric oxazolidinones is discussed. The levels of diastereocontrol were excellent leading to separable quasi-enantiomeric syn-oxazolidinone adducts in good yield.     

Efficient parallel resolution of pentafluorophenyl active esters using quasi-enantiomeric combinations of oxazolidin-2-ones

The parallel resolution of racemic pentafluorophenyl 2-aryl/phenylpropanoates and butanoates using an equimolar combination of quasi-enantiomeric Evans oxazolidin-2-ones is discussed. The levels of diastereoselectivity were excellent (>90% de) leading to separable quasi-enantiomeric oxazolidin-2-ones in good yield. This methodology was used to resolve a series of structurally related 2-aryl/phenylpropanoic and butanoic acids.     

Synthesis of novel 1,2,3-triazole based polycarboxylic acid functionalised ligands for MOF systems

Copper catalysed click reactions are excellent tools to generate various 1,2,3-triazole linked polytopic aromatic carboxylates. The general reaction route involves protection of the carboxylates before proceeding with the click reaction. These polycarboxylate azoles are conveniently prepared for potential utility as novel key building blocks for metal organic frameworks. In one case, the ligand crystallises into a solid structure containing 1D, 2D and 3D features, based on a zigzag 1D structure, a ‘chicken mesh’-like 2D structure and a 3D structure with very well-defined channels.     

Surrogate modeling for geometry optimization in material design

We propose a new approach based on surrogate modeling for geometry optimization in material design. (© 2008 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Resolution of pentafluorophenyl 2-phenylpropanoate using combinations of quasi-enantiomeric oxazolidin-2-ones

The kinetic, mutual and parallel resolution of a series of structurally related active esters derived from 2-phenylpropanoic acid using a combination of quasi-enantiomeric oxazolidin-2-ones is discussed.     

1,3‐Ninhydrin dihydrazone featuring an R44(12) motif with symmetry and comprising only N and H atoms

In the title compound [systematic name: (1Z,3Z)‐1,3‐dihydrazinylidene‐1H‐inden‐2(3H)‐one], C₉H₈N₄O, isolated molecules possess approximate noncrystallographic C_2v symmetry and their cis conformation and planarity are assisted by a pair of short intramolecular N—H...O hydrogen bonds. Each molecule is asymmetrically involved in an extensive three‐dimensional network of N—H...O and N—H...N hydrogen bonds, and the structure also exhibits weaker π–π and C=O...C interactions. The structure features an R₄⁴(12) motif consisting solely of N and H atoms and possessing crystallographic symmetry.