Oxidative Coupling of Ge94‐ Zintl Anions ‐ Hexagonal Rod Packing of Linear [Ge9=Ge9=Ge9=Ge9]8‐

The compound [K(18‐crown‐6)]₈[Ge₉=Ge₉=Ge₉=Ge₉] ˙ 8en ( 1 ) featuring a [Ge₉=Ge₉=Ge₉=Ge₉]^8‐cluster anion was synthesized from K₄Ge₉ for the first time. The X‐ray single crystal analysis shows that, in many respects such as bond connection and packing style, compound 1 is quite different from the previously reported compounds [Rb(18‐crown‐6)]₈[Ge₉=Ge₉=Ge₉=Ge₉] ˙ 2en ( 2 ) and [Rb(18‐crown‐6)]₈[Ge₉=Ge₉=Ge₉=Ge₉] ˙ 6en ( 3 ). Crystal packing of 1 gives strong indications that the highly charged nano‐rods self assembly in a hexagonal rod packing.     

Dynamic conductivity measurements in humic and fulvic acid solutions

Conductivity changes of dilute aqueous humic and fulvic acids solutions were monitored after the addition of small quantities of Cu, Cd, Pb, and Zn. The solutions were stirred at a constant and reproducible rate, and measurements proceeded until stable conductivities were attained. The values were compared to KCl reference solutions treated in an identical manner, and the results showed that the humic materials significantly reduced metal ion mobilities. Pb and Cu were affected more than Cd and Zn, and especially Zn regained a significant portion of its mobility upon dispersal. Cu, in contrast, was strongly and irreversibly retarded in all cases. It was inferred that Zn underwent transient electrostatic interactions with humics at high local concentration, while associations between Cu and humics were rapid and permanent. Different humic materials showed these effects to different extents. Raising the temperature from 20 to 60 °C did not, as expected, lead to higher relative conductivities in metal-humate solutions, but showed enhanced retardation of the cations. It was noted that temperature induced aggregation (clouding) of humic solutions increased the effective sizes of the metal-humate complexes, reducing their mobilities in aqueous solution.     

Spectrophotometric determination of various polyanions with polymeric film optodes using microtiter plate reader

Polycation-sensitive membrane optodes based on the chromoionophore 2′,7′-dichlorofluorescein octadecylester (DCFOE) have previously been developed and used for determination of heparin via a titrimetric method. In this study, it is shown that some other important polyanions such as PPS (pentosan polysulfate), DNA, xanthan, Na-alginate, and carrageenan (food additive) can also be readily determined by using DCFOE-based microtiter plate-format optodes (MPOs) and polycationic titrants that bind these polyanionic species. The optical sensors are prepared with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), polyurethane (PU), bis(2-ethylhexyl)sebacate (DOS), and 2′,7′-dichlorofluorescein octadecylester (DCFOE) and exhibit reproducible and sensitive absorbance changes in response to the varying polycationic titrant concentrations. Three different polycations; protamine, poly-l-lysine and poly-l-arginine, are employed as titrants. The method has a detection limit of 1 μg mL⁻¹, and a dynamic range of 1–40 μg mL⁻¹. After the quantitative determinations are successfully demonstrated in buffered solutions, similar titrations are also performed in real samples. The method is validated by recovery studies in these samples. The average polyanion recoveries were quantitative [99.7(±1.3) % for pastry cream with vanillin (protamine titrant); 100.4 (±3.3) % for pastry gel with strawberry(PLA titrant), and 102.9(±2.0) % for pastry gel with strawberry (PLL titrant)].     

Piperazinium Chlorocuprates(I)

Abstract  The formation from aqueous solution of networks containing piperazinium hydrochlorides with copper(I) chloride is described. Four new X-ray crystal structures are reported: (H₂Pip)[Cu₂Cl₄] (two isomeric phases: 1A and 1B), (H₂MePip)[Cu₃Cl₅] (2), and (H₂Me₂Pip)[Cu₄Cl₆] (3) (Pip = piperazine, MePip = N-methylpiperazine, Me₂Pip = N,N′-dimethylpiperazine. In 1A (P-1, a = 6.3141(2), b = 6.8248(2), c = 6.9067(2), α = 90.707(2), β = 110.748(2), γ = 110.799(2), V = 256.918(13), Z = 2) corner-sharing Cu₂Cl₂ rhomboid dimers form infinite chains running parallel to the a-axis. In 1B (Pbcn, a = 9.9442(6), b = 8.0622(5), c = 13.1301(7), V = 1052.67(11), Z = 8) the Cu₂Cl₂ dimers are linked by μ-Cl into Cu₆Cl₈ rings which form hexagonally tiled sheets running parallel to the a,b-plane. In 2 (P-1, a = 8.0815(7), b = 9.6584(9), c = 9.7900(8), α = 70.231(4), β = 77.180(4), γ = 70.587(4), V = 673.05(10), Z = 2) alternating Cu₃Cl₃ and Cu₄Cl₄ rings are fused to form ribbons that run parallel to the a-axis. Copper-copper interactions are present. In 3 (C2/c, a = 17.4026(6), b = 10.5295(4), c = 11.7501(8), β = 131.5490(10), V = 1611.35(14), Z = 8) relatively long Cu···Cl interactions connect Cu₄Cl₆ “adamantane” units into chains running parallel to the c-axis. In all cases the piperazinium ions are independent from the chlorocuprate structures, but they do show N–H···Cl interactions. Index Abstract  The synthesis and network structures of four piperazinium hydrochlorides with copper(I) chloride are presented.      

Lithium versus Mono/Polyvalent Ion Intercalation: Hybrid Metal Ion Systems for Energy Storage

The energy storage by redox intercalation reactions is, nowadays, the most effective rechargeable ion battery. When lithium is used as intercalating agents, the high energy density is achieved at an expense of non‐sustainability. The replacement of Li⁺ with cheaper monovalent ions enables to make greener battery alternatives. The utilization of polyvalent ions instead of Li⁺ permits to multiplying the battery capacity. Contrary to Li⁺, the realization of quick and reversible intercalation of bigger monovalent and of polyvalent ions is a scientific challenge due to kinetic constraints, polarizing ion effects and Coulomb interactions. Herein we provide a vision how to make the intercalation of these ions feasible. The idea is to perform dual intercalation of ions having different charges, radii, preferred coordination and diffusion pathway topology. All these features are demonstrated by the recent knowledge on selective and non‐selective intercalation properties of oxides and polyanion compounds with layered and tunnel structures. Based on dual intercalation properties, the fabrication of hybrid metal ion batteries is presented and discussed.     

Advanced cathodes for potassium-ion battery

Potassium-ion battery (KIB) represents an emerging battery technology. Here in this review, we highlight the research progress of cathode materials for KIBs in recent 2 years. Statuses of four typical cathodes, layered metal oxides, polyanion compounds, Prussian blue analogs, and organic cathodes are discussed. Electrochemical performances of the cathode materials are improved through tailoring of the composition, microstructure, and surface modification of the electrodes. Regulating electrode–electrolyte interface also brings about prominent improvement in the rate capability and cycling stability of the cathodes. In particular, we speculate that both layered metal oxides and polyanion compounds should be of great application potential as cathodes for the future KIB full cells.     

高分子化8-羟基喹啉锂的合成与静电自组装研究

设计合成了甲基丙烯酸二甲氨基乙酯(DM)含量为9.69%的丙烯酸甲酯共聚物(CPA),将制得的5-氯甲基-8-羟基喹啉(CHQ)挂接到CPA上,得到季铵型高分子化8-羟基喹啉(CPA-HQ)后,与金属离子Li+配位得到CPA-HQ-Li.化合物结构通过红外、紫外和荧光光谱等表征.多层超薄膜用CPA-HQ-Li和聚阴离子电解质(全氟磺酸)通过静电自组装制得.自组装膜的紫外和荧光相对于溶液(溶剂为四氢呋喃)发生了红移,膜的紫外吸收强度随组装膜层数增加线性增大,荧光强度随膜层数增加线性递减.高分子化8-羟基喹啉锂溶液和自组装膜的紫外和荧光光谱与文献报道一致.实验结果表明这种材料可用于有机电致发光器件(OLEDs)的制备.     

Structure, and magnetic and transport behavior of twinned Ce2Rh3(Pb,Bi)5

Single crystals of a new compound, Ce₂Rh₃(Pb,Bi)₅, have been grown via a flux-growth technique using molten Pb as a solvent. The compound has been characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction and found to be of the orthorhombic Y₂Rh₃Sn₅ structure type [Cmc2₁ (No. 36), Z=4] with lattice parameters a=4.5980(2), b=27.1000(17) and c=7.4310(4) Å, with V=925.95(9) Å³. Ce₂Rh₃(Pb,Bi)₅ has a complex crystal structure containing Ce atoms encased in Rh-X (X=Pb/Bi) pentagonal and octagonal channels in [100], with polyanions similar to those found in Ce₂Au₃In₅ and Yb₂Pt₃Sn₅. Magnetization measurements find that Ce₂Rh₃(Pb,Bi)₅ is a quasi-two-dimensional system, where the Ce moments are spatially well-localized. Heat capacity measurements show a transition at the Néel temperature of 1.5 K. Evidence for Fermi surface nesting is found in electrical resistivity measurements, and we argue that Ce₂Rh₃(Pb,Bi)₅ is very near a metal-insulator transition in zero field.     

Polyelectrolyte-coated liposomes: stabilization of the interfacial complexes

Anionic liposomes, composed of egg lecithin (EL) or dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) with 20 mol% of cardiolipin (CL(2-)), were mixed with cationic polymers, poly(4-vinylpyridine) fully quaternized with ethyl bromide (P2) or poly-l-lysine (PL). Polymer/liposome binding studies were carried out using electrophoretic mobility (EPM), fluorescence, and conductometry as the main analytical tools. Binding was also examined in the presence of added salt and polyacrylic acid (PAA). The following generalizations arose from the experiments: (a) Binding of P2 and PL to small EL/CL(2-) liposomes (60-80 nm in diameter) is electrostatic in nature and completely reversed by addition of salt or PAA. (b) Binding can be enhanced by hydrophobization of the polymer with cetyl groups. (c) Binding can also be enhanced by changing the phase state of the lipid bilayer from liquid to solid (i.e. going from EL to DPPC) or by increasing the size of the liposomes (i.e. going from 60-80 to 300 nm). By far the most promising systems, from the point of view of constructing polyelectrolyte multilayers on liposome cores without disruption of liposome integrity, involve small, liquid, anionic liposomes coated initially with polycations carrying pendant alkyl groups.     

Asymmetrically decorated POM framework formed by a chiral polyanion

Reactions of NaH₂AsO₄ with C-type polyanion precursor lead to a new compound, (NH₄)₁₅[As₂Fe₆Mo₂₂O₈₅AsO₂(OH)₂]·31.5H₂O (1). Compound 1 was characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectra, thermogravimetric analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Structural analysis reveals that AsO₂(OH)^2? asymmetrically decorated the POM framework, constituting the first inorganic anion asymmetrically decorating a POM. AC measurements of the frequency-dependent χ′′ below 5 K indicated a slow magnetization relaxation in 1, resembling typical single-molecule-magnet behavior. Photocatalytic experiments indicated that introduction of AsO₂(OH)^2? may offer new active sites and enhanced the overall photocatalytic activity compared with the C-type precursor.