To explore the potential utilization of Elaeagnus mollis,we conducted a comprehensive assessment of its phytochemical composition,antioxidant properties,cholinesterase inhibition,and anti-HepG2 cell proliferation acti...To explore the potential utilization of Elaeagnus mollis,we conducted a comprehensive assessment of its phytochemical composition,antioxidant properties,cholinesterase inhibition,and anti-HepG2 cell proliferation activity across different plant parts(branch wood,branch bark,and pericarp)using various solvents(water,methanol,ethanol,and n-hexane).Our findings revealed that water extracts displayed superior antioxidant activities in ABTS and RP assays,while methanol extracts exhibited better performance in DPPH and FRAP assays.Moreover,methanol extracts demonstrated the highest effectiveness against anti-HepG2 cell proliferation,whereas n-hexane extracts showed greater efficiency in cholinesterase inhibition.Notably,branch bark extracts exhibited the highest levels of phytochemical compounds,with both branch bark and pericarp extracts demonstrating significant effects in cholinesterase inhibition and anti-HepG2 cell proliferation.Correlation analysis indicated that phytochemical compounds were primarily responsible for the observed biological activities.Overall,extracts from the branch bark and pericarp of E.mollis showed promising potential for antioxidant and anticancer activities,suggesting their suitability for applications in the pharmaceutical industry as health-promoting products.展开更多
N-(2-Ethynylphenyl)acrylamides have emerged as key intermediates for the synthesis of complex heteropolycyclic compounds.The recent advances focus on the tandem cyclization involving these precursors,among which forma...N-(2-Ethynylphenyl)acrylamides have emerged as key intermediates for the synthesis of complex heteropolycyclic compounds.The recent advances focus on the tandem cyclization involving these precursors,among which formation of fused six/N-three,six/five(N,S,O),and six/six-membered rings are highlighted.Nitrogen,sulfur,and oxygen incorporations into five-membered rings provide efficient routes to bioactive polycyclic molecules.These cyclization reactions exhibit excellent atom economy,high efficiency,and good functional group compatibility.Furthermore,novel catalytic systems and photochemical strategies also expand the synthetic applications of these precursors.Taken together,these advancements offer versatile tools for the synthesis of intricate heterocyclic scaffolds with broad applications in organic and medicinal chemistry.展开更多
As an extreme physical condition,high pressure serves as a potent means to substantially modify the interatomic distances and bonding patterns within condensed matter,thereby enabling the macroscopic manipulation of m...As an extreme physical condition,high pressure serves as a potent means to substantially modify the interatomic distances and bonding patterns within condensed matter,thereby enabling the macroscopic manipulation of material properties.We employed the CALYPSO method to predict the stable structures of RbB_(2)C_(4)across the pressure range from 0 GPa to 100 GPa and investigated its physical properties through first-principles calculations.Specially,we found four novel structures,namely,P6_(3)/mcm-,Amm2-,P1-,and I4/mmm-RbB_(2)C_(4).Under pressure conditions,electronic structure calculations reveal that all of them exhibit metallic characteristics.The calculation results of formation enthalpy show that the P6_(3)/mcm structure can be synthesized within the pressure range of 0–40 GPa.Specially,the Amm2,P1,and I4/mmm structures can be synthesized above 4 GPa,6 GPa,10 GPa,respectively.Moreover,the estimated Vickers hardness value of I4/mmm-RbB_(2)C_(4)compound is 47 GPa,suggesting that it is a superhard material.Interestingly,this study uncovers the continuous transformation of the crystal structure of RbB_(2)C_(4)from a layered configuration to folded and tubular forms,ultimately attaining a stabilized cage-like structure under the pressure span of 0–100 GPa.The application of pressure offers a formidable impetus for the advancement and innovation in condensed matter physics,facilitating the exploration of novel states and functions of matter.展开更多
The rare earth(RE)-transition metal(TM)based compounds have emerged as one of the best candi-dates for the application in eco-friendly and effective cooling technology due to their outstanding cryogenic magnetocaloric...The rare earth(RE)-transition metal(TM)based compounds have emerged as one of the best candi-dates for the application in eco-friendly and effective cooling technology due to their outstanding cryogenic magnetocaloric performances.In this work,three RE-TM germanides RE_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4)(RE=Gd,Tb and Dy)were synthesized and characterized,aiming to investigating their structural,magnetic and magnetocaloric properties.These compounds crystallize in the Tb_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4)-type monoclinic structure(space group C2/m,Z=2).Two successive ferromagnetic transitions are observed with T_(c) of 31 and 135 K for Gd_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4),ferromagnetic and spin reorientation transitions are observed with Tc of 24 K and T_(s) of 19 K for Dy_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4),all of which are second ordered.In contrast,Tb_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4)exhibits a second order antiferromagnetic transition with T_(n) of 36 K,accompanied with a spin reorientation transition with T_(s) of 17 K.Furthermore,the ferromagnetic ground state for Gd_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4)is also confirmed by the first-principles calculations.Significant cryogenic magnetocaloric performances are observed in these compounds,.The determined maximum magnetic entropy change(-ΔS_(M)^(max))under a magnetic field change(△H)of 0-7 T are 10.7,5.3 and 11.6 J/(kg·K)for Gd_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4),Tb_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4)and Dy_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4),respectively.Our results suggest that Gd_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4)and Dy_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4)compounds are attractive candidates for cryogenic magnetic refrigeration applications.展开更多
Acid-catalyzed dehydration of alcohols has been widely employed for the synthesis of alkenes. However, activated alcohols when employed as substrates in dehydration reactions are often pla-gued by the lack of alkene s...Acid-catalyzed dehydration of alcohols has been widely employed for the synthesis of alkenes. However, activated alcohols when employed as substrates in dehydration reactions are often pla-gued by the lack of alkene selectivity. In this work, the reaction system can be significantly improved through enhancing the performance of Lewis acid catalysts in the dehydration of activated alcohols by combining with a Lewis base. Observations of the reaction mechanism revealed that the Lewis base component might have changed the reaction rate order. Although both the principal and side reaction rates decreased, the effect was markedly more observed on the latter reaction. Therefore, the selectivity of the dehydration reaction was improved. On the basis of this observation, a new route to synthesize 2-cinnamyl-1,3-dicarbonyl compounds was developed by using 2-aryl-3,4- di-hydropyran as a starting substrate in the presence of a Lewis acid/Lewis base combined catalyst system.展开更多
A simple and efficient method for the iodination of aromatic compounds has been achieved in the presence of iodine and 1,4- bis(triphenylphosphonium)-2-butene peroxodisulfate.
Photodegradation ofpentachlorophenol (PCP) and p-nitrophenol (PNP) in soil was carried out in a designed rotary reactor, which can provide the soil particles with continually uniform irradiation, and on a series o...Photodegradation ofpentachlorophenol (PCP) and p-nitrophenol (PNP) in soil was carried out in a designed rotary reactor, which can provide the soil particles with continually uniform irradiation, and on a series of thin soil layers. TiO2, as a kind of environmental friendly photocatalyst, was introduced to the soil to enhance the processes. Compared with that on the soil layers, photodegradation of PCP at initial concentration of 60 mg/kg was improved dramatically in the rotary reactor no matter whether TiO2 was added, with an increase of 3.0 times in the apparent first-order rate constants. The addition of 1 wt% TiO2 furthered the improvement by 1.4 times. Without addition of TiO2, PNP (initial concentration of 60 mg/kg) photodegradation rate in the rotary reactor was similar to that on the soil layers. When 1 wt% additional TiO2 was added, PNP photodegradation was enhanced obviously, and the enhancement in the rotary reactor was 2 times of that on the soil layers, which may be attributed to the higher frequency of the contact between PNP on soil particles and the photocatalyst. The effect of soil pH and initial concentrations of the target compounds on the photodegradation in the rotary reactor was investigated. The order of the degradation rate at different soil pH was relative to the aggregation of soil particles during mixing in the rotary reactor. Photodegradation of PCP and PNP at different initial concentrations showed that addition of TiO2 to enhance the photodegradation was more suitable for contaminated soil with higher concentration of PCP, while was effective for contaminated soil at each PNP concentration tested in our study.展开更多
Magnetic susceptibility of Al2RE (RE=Y, Ce, Sm, Gd, Dy, Ho, Yb) compounds was studied experimentally in wide temperature (T=290–2000 K) and field (B=0.3–1.3 T) intervals. The abnormal increase in susceptibilit...Magnetic susceptibility of Al2RE (RE=Y, Ce, Sm, Gd, Dy, Ho, Yb) compounds was studied experimentally in wide temperature (T=290–2000 K) and field (B=0.3–1.3 T) intervals. The abnormal increase in susceptibility beginning above the melting point was fixed for all the compositions. The values for the effective magnetic moments per RE atoms in these compounds were found to be smaller than the values typical for free ions RE3+. The results were discussed in supposition of the directed bonds between aluminum and rare-earth atoms.展开更多
Two Pb^Ⅱ coordination polymers [Pb(oba)(2,2′-bipy)]·1.5H2O(1) and [Pb(oba)(phen)](2)(H2oba = 2,4-oxybis(benzoic acid), 2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) were synthesized...Two Pb^Ⅱ coordination polymers [Pb(oba)(2,2′-bipy)]·1.5H2O(1) and [Pb(oba)(phen)](2)(H2oba = 2,4-oxybis(benzoic acid), 2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) were synthesized by hydrothermal reactions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analyses, IR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. Structures of compounds 1 and 2 are similar. Compounds 1 and 2 show 1D wavy chains, which are further connected through aromatic π-π stacking interactions to expand into 2D wavelike networks. The crystal structure of 2,4-oxybis(benzoic acid) ligand(3) was obtained, and its full geometry optimization was carried out by using DFT methods at the B3LYP/6-31G(d) level. The calculated data show that the bond distances and bond angles were very close to the experimental data. The values of the frontier orbital energies indicate that this configuration is stable. Moreover, the solid-state fluorescence properties of 1-3 have also been investigated.展开更多
Magnetocaloric material is the key working substance for magnetic refrigerant technology,for which the low-field and low-temperature magnetocaloric effect(MCE)performance is of great importance for practical applicati...Magnetocaloric material is the key working substance for magnetic refrigerant technology,for which the low-field and low-temperature magnetocaloric effect(MCE)performance is of great importance for practical applications at low temperatures.Here,a giant low-field magnetocaloric effect in ferromagnetically ordered Er_(1-x)Tm_(x)Al_(2)(0≤x≤1)compounds was reported,and the magnetic structure was characterized based on low-temperature neutron powder diffraction.With increasing Tm content from 0 to 1,the Curie temperature of Er_(1-x)Tm_(x)Al_(2)(0≤x≤1)compounds decreases from 16.0 K to 3.6 K.For Er_(0.7)Tm_(0.3)Al_(2) compound,it showed the largest low-field magnetic entropy change(–SM)with the peak value of 17.2 and 25.7 J/(kg K)for 0–1 T and 0–2 T,respectively.The(–SM)max up to 17.2 J/(kg K)of Er0.7Tm0.3Al2 compound for 0–1 T is the largest among the intermetallic magnetocaloric materials ever reported at temperatures below 20 K.The peak value of adiabatic temperature change(Tad)max was determined as 4.13 K and 6.87 K for 0–1 T and 0–2 T,respectively.The characteristic of second-order magnetic transitions was confirmed on basis of Arrott plots,the quantitative criterion of exponent n,rescaled universal curves,and the mean-field theory criterion.The outstanding low-field MCE performance with low working temperatures indicates that Er_(1-x)Tm_(x)Al_(2)(0≤x≤1)compounds are promising candidates for magnetic cooling materials at liquid hydrogen and liquid helium temperatures.展开更多
An activated carbon pore-expanding technique was achieved through innovative reactivation by CO_2/microwave.The original and modified activated carbons were characterized by nitrogen adsorption–desorption,scanning el...An activated carbon pore-expanding technique was achieved through innovative reactivation by CO_2/microwave.The original and modified activated carbons were characterized by nitrogen adsorption–desorption,scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microcopy,and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.The mesopore volume increased from 0.122 cm^3·g^(-1) to 0.270 cm^3·g^(-1),and a hierarchical pore structure was formed.A gradual decrease in the phenolic hydroxyl and carboxyl groups on the surface of activated carbon enhanced the surface inertia of granular activated carbon(GAC).The toluene desorption rate of the modified sample increased by 8.81% compared with that of the original GAC.Adsorption isotherm fittings revealed that the Langmuir model was applicable for the original and modified activated carbons.The isosteric adsorption heat of toluene on the activated carbon decreased by approximately 50%,which endowed the modified sample with excellent stability in application.The modified samples showed an enhanced desorption performance of toluene,thereby opening a way to extend the cycle life and improve the economic performance of carbon adsorbent in practical engineering applications.展开更多
Converting carbon dioxide(CO2)into value-added chemicals by CO2 reduction has been considered as a potential way to solve the current energy crisis and environmental problem.Among the methods of CO2 reduction,the elec...Converting carbon dioxide(CO2)into value-added chemicals by CO2 reduction has been considered as a potential way to solve the current energy crisis and environmental problem.Among the methods of CO2 reduction,the electrochemical method has been widely used due to its mild reaction condition and high reaction efficiency.In the electrochemical reduction system,the CO2 electrocatalyst is the most important part.Although many CO2 electrocatalysts have been developed,efficient catalysts with high activity,selectivity and stability are still lacking.Copper sulfide compound,as a low-toxicity and emerging material,has broad prospects in the field of CO2 reduction due to its unique structural and electrochemical properties.Much progress has been achieved with copper sulfide nanocrystalline and the field is rapidly developing.This paper summarizes the preparation,recent progress in development,and factors affecting the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction performance with copper sulfide compound as a catalyst.Prospects for future development are also outlined,with the aim of using copper sulfide compound as a highly active and stable electrocatalyst for CO2 reduction.展开更多
A2B2O7 pyrochlore is a kind of important functional materials for different purposes,which has been investigated extensively by crystallographers and material scientists.However,the catalytic chemistry of this type of...A2B2O7 pyrochlore is a kind of important functional materials for different purposes,which has been investigated extensively by crystallographers and material scientists.However,the catalytic chemistry of this type of special compounds has rarely been documented,though a few researchers have tried to synthesize some pyrochlore compounds with different chemical compositions for a variety of green energy production and air pollution control reactions in the history.With the expectation to help catalysis scientists to get better acquaintance with,and gain deeper understanding on this type of compounds as heterogeneous catalysts,the major publications over the past several decades have been screened and reviewed in this paper,based also on our own experience of studying on this type of catalytic materials.The crystalline phase transformations of the compounds with the change of the A and B site cations,the phase change’s influences on the surface and bulk properties,and their subsequent impact on the catalytic performance for different reactions have been summarized.Furthermore,the future work which needs to be performed to perceive in depth this kind of important materials as catalysts has been proposed and suggested.We trust that this short review contains valuable information,which will provide great help for people to get better cognition for A2 B2 O7 pyrochlore compounds,and assist them to develop better catalysts for various reactions.展开更多
The compound ingots of Pr0.15TbxDy0.85-xFe2 (x=0 to 0.85) were prepared by arc melting in a water Cu boat using arc furnace under a purified Ar atmosphere. Appropriate annealing (850℃, 100 h) can obtain single Laves ...The compound ingots of Pr0.15TbxDy0.85-xFe2 (x=0 to 0.85) were prepared by arc melting in a water Cu boat using arc furnace under a purified Ar atmosphere. Appropriate annealing (850℃, 100 h) can obtain single Laves phase compound. The magnetostriction for these systems will rise obviously when partially substituted Tb or Dy by Pr.展开更多
Michael addition of nitroalkanes to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds occurs in the presence of KF/AI_2O_3/PEG4000 without solvent.Yields are fair to good and work-ups are easy.
Rare-earth compounds have been an attractive subject based on the unique electronic structures of the rare-earth elements. Novel ternary intermetallic compounds R2TX3 (R = rare-earth element or U, T = transition-meta...Rare-earth compounds have been an attractive subject based on the unique electronic structures of the rare-earth elements. Novel ternary intermetallic compounds R2TX3 (R = rare-earth element or U, T = transition-metal element, X = Si, Ge, Ga, In) are a significant branch of this research field due to their complex and intriguing physical properties, such as magnetic order at low temperature, spin-glass behavior, Kondo effect, heavy fermion behavior, and so on. The unique physical properties of R2TX3 compounds are related to distinctive electronic structures, crystal structures, micro- interaction, and external environment. Most R2TX3 compounds crystallize in A1B2-type or derived A1B2-type structures and exhibit many similar properties. This paper gives a concise review of the structures and physical properties of these compounds. Spin glass, magnetic susceptibility, resistivity, and specific heat of R2 TX3 compounds are discussed.展开更多
The effects of Ca^(2+) on membrane fouling and trace organic compounds(TrOCs)removal in an electric field-assisted microfiltration system were investigated in the presence of Na^(+) alone for comparison.In the electri...The effects of Ca^(2+) on membrane fouling and trace organic compounds(TrOCs)removal in an electric field-assisted microfiltration system were investigated in the presence of Na^(+) alone for comparison.In the electric field,negatively charged bovine serum albumin(BSA)migrated towards the anode far away from the membrane surface,resulting in a 42.9%transmembrane pressure(TMP)reduction in the presence of Na^(+) at 1.5 V.In contrast,because of the stronger charge shielding of Ca^(2+),the electrophoretic migration of BSA was limited and led to a neglectable effect of the electric field(1.5 V)on membrane fouling.However,under 3 V applied voltage,the synergistic effects of electrochemical oxidation and bridging interaction between Ca^(2+) and BSA promoted the formation of denser settleable flocs and a thinner porous cake layer,which alleviated membrane fouling with a 64.5%decrease in TMP and nearly 100%BSA removal.The Tr OCs elimination increased with voltage and reached29.4%–80.4%at 3 V.The electric field could prolong the contact between Tr OCs and strong oxidants generated on the anode,which enhanced the Tr OCs removal.However,a stronger charge shielding ability of Ca^(2+) weakened the electric field force and thus lowered the Tr OCs removal.展开更多
The crystal structure, magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of(Ho_(1-x) Y_(0.5))_5 Pd_2 compounds are investigated. All the compounds crystallize in a cubic Dy_5 Pd_2-type structure with the space group Fd3 m and un...The crystal structure, magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of(Ho_(1-x) Y_(0.5))_5 Pd_2 compounds are investigated. All the compounds crystallize in a cubic Dy_5 Pd_2-type structure with the space group Fd3 m and undergo a second order transition from spin glass(SG) state to paramagnetic(PM) state. The spin glass transition temperatures T_g decrease from 26 K for x = 0 to 13 K for x = 0.5. In the PM region, the reciprocal susceptibilities for all the compounds obey the Curie–Weiss law. The paramagnetic Curie temperatures(θp) for Ho_5 Pd_2,(Ho_(0.75) Y_(0.25)_5 Pd_2, and(Ho_(0.5) Y_(0.5))_5 Pd_2 are determined to be 32 K, 30 K, and 22 K, respectively, and the corresponding effective magnetic moments(μeff) are10.8 μB/Ho, 10.3 μB/RE, and 7.5 μB/RE, respectively. Magnetocaloric effect(MCE) is anticipated according to the Maxwell relation, based on the isothermal magnetization curves. For a magnetic field change of 0–5 T, the maximum values of the isothermal magnetic entropy change-?SMof the(Ho_(1-x)Y_x)_5 Pd_2(x = 0, 0.25, and 0.5) compounds are determined to be 11.5 J·kg^(-1)·K^(-1), 11.1 J·kg^(-1)·K^(-1), and 8.9 K J·kg^(-1)·K^(-1), with corresponding refrigerant capacity values of 382.3 J·kg^(-1), 336.2 J·kg^(-1), and 242.5 J·kg^(-1), respectively.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31600549).
文摘To explore the potential utilization of Elaeagnus mollis,we conducted a comprehensive assessment of its phytochemical composition,antioxidant properties,cholinesterase inhibition,and anti-HepG2 cell proliferation activity across different plant parts(branch wood,branch bark,and pericarp)using various solvents(water,methanol,ethanol,and n-hexane).Our findings revealed that water extracts displayed superior antioxidant activities in ABTS and RP assays,while methanol extracts exhibited better performance in DPPH and FRAP assays.Moreover,methanol extracts demonstrated the highest effectiveness against anti-HepG2 cell proliferation,whereas n-hexane extracts showed greater efficiency in cholinesterase inhibition.Notably,branch bark extracts exhibited the highest levels of phytochemical compounds,with both branch bark and pericarp extracts demonstrating significant effects in cholinesterase inhibition and anti-HepG2 cell proliferation.Correlation analysis indicated that phytochemical compounds were primarily responsible for the observed biological activities.Overall,extracts from the branch bark and pericarp of E.mollis showed promising potential for antioxidant and anticancer activities,suggesting their suitability for applications in the pharmaceutical industry as health-promoting products.
基金Project supported by the Special Fund Project for Scientific Research Openness of the Key Laboratory of Medical Conditioning Functional Food Processing Technology in Weihai City(No.WHYY20240006)the Mid-Young Teachers Visiting Program of Qingdao Agricultural University(No.2024)+1 种基金the General Education Reform and Research Project of Qingdao Agricultural University(No.XJY2024063)the Research Results of the Ideological and Political Education Research Project of Qingdao Agricultural University(No:QNSZ2025023)。
文摘N-(2-Ethynylphenyl)acrylamides have emerged as key intermediates for the synthesis of complex heteropolycyclic compounds.The recent advances focus on the tandem cyclization involving these precursors,among which formation of fused six/N-three,six/five(N,S,O),and six/six-membered rings are highlighted.Nitrogen,sulfur,and oxygen incorporations into five-membered rings provide efficient routes to bioactive polycyclic molecules.These cyclization reactions exhibit excellent atom economy,high efficiency,and good functional group compatibility.Furthermore,novel catalytic systems and photochemical strategies also expand the synthetic applications of these precursors.Taken together,these advancements offer versatile tools for the synthesis of intricate heterocyclic scaffolds with broad applications in organic and medicinal chemistry.
基金Project supported by the Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Development Joint Fund Project(Grant No.YDZJ202201ZYTS581)supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Project of Jilin Provincial Education Department(Grant No.JJKH20240077KJ).
文摘As an extreme physical condition,high pressure serves as a potent means to substantially modify the interatomic distances and bonding patterns within condensed matter,thereby enabling the macroscopic manipulation of material properties.We employed the CALYPSO method to predict the stable structures of RbB_(2)C_(4)across the pressure range from 0 GPa to 100 GPa and investigated its physical properties through first-principles calculations.Specially,we found four novel structures,namely,P6_(3)/mcm-,Amm2-,P1-,and I4/mmm-RbB_(2)C_(4).Under pressure conditions,electronic structure calculations reveal that all of them exhibit metallic characteristics.The calculation results of formation enthalpy show that the P6_(3)/mcm structure can be synthesized within the pressure range of 0–40 GPa.Specially,the Amm2,P1,and I4/mmm structures can be synthesized above 4 GPa,6 GPa,10 GPa,respectively.Moreover,the estimated Vickers hardness value of I4/mmm-RbB_(2)C_(4)compound is 47 GPa,suggesting that it is a superhard material.Interestingly,this study uncovers the continuous transformation of the crystal structure of RbB_(2)C_(4)from a layered configuration to folded and tubular forms,ultimately attaining a stabilized cage-like structure under the pressure span of 0–100 GPa.The application of pressure offers a formidable impetus for the advancement and innovation in condensed matter physics,facilitating the exploration of novel states and functions of matter.
基金the Science and Technology Development Fund,Macao SAR,China(006/2022/ALC).
文摘The rare earth(RE)-transition metal(TM)based compounds have emerged as one of the best candi-dates for the application in eco-friendly and effective cooling technology due to their outstanding cryogenic magnetocaloric performances.In this work,three RE-TM germanides RE_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4)(RE=Gd,Tb and Dy)were synthesized and characterized,aiming to investigating their structural,magnetic and magnetocaloric properties.These compounds crystallize in the Tb_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4)-type monoclinic structure(space group C2/m,Z=2).Two successive ferromagnetic transitions are observed with T_(c) of 31 and 135 K for Gd_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4),ferromagnetic and spin reorientation transitions are observed with Tc of 24 K and T_(s) of 19 K for Dy_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4),all of which are second ordered.In contrast,Tb_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4)exhibits a second order antiferromagnetic transition with T_(n) of 36 K,accompanied with a spin reorientation transition with T_(s) of 17 K.Furthermore,the ferromagnetic ground state for Gd_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4)is also confirmed by the first-principles calculations.Significant cryogenic magnetocaloric performances are observed in these compounds,.The determined maximum magnetic entropy change(-ΔS_(M)^(max))under a magnetic field change(△H)of 0-7 T are 10.7,5.3 and 11.6 J/(kg·K)for Gd_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4),Tb_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4)and Dy_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4),respectively.Our results suggest that Gd_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4)and Dy_(3)Co_(2)Ge_(4)compounds are attractive candidates for cryogenic magnetic refrigeration applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21173089 and 21373093)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China (2014ZZGH019)the Cooperative Innovation Center of Hubei Province
文摘Acid-catalyzed dehydration of alcohols has been widely employed for the synthesis of alkenes. However, activated alcohols when employed as substrates in dehydration reactions are often pla-gued by the lack of alkene selectivity. In this work, the reaction system can be significantly improved through enhancing the performance of Lewis acid catalysts in the dehydration of activated alcohols by combining with a Lewis base. Observations of the reaction mechanism revealed that the Lewis base component might have changed the reaction rate order. Although both the principal and side reaction rates decreased, the effect was markedly more observed on the latter reaction. Therefore, the selectivity of the dehydration reaction was improved. On the basis of this observation, a new route to synthesize 2-cinnamyl-1,3-dicarbonyl compounds was developed by using 2-aryl-3,4- di-hydropyran as a starting substrate in the presence of a Lewis acid/Lewis base combined catalyst system.
文摘A simple and efficient method for the iodination of aromatic compounds has been achieved in the presence of iodine and 1,4- bis(triphenylphosphonium)-2-butene peroxodisulfate.
基金The National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2004CB418504 2003CB415006)
文摘Photodegradation ofpentachlorophenol (PCP) and p-nitrophenol (PNP) in soil was carried out in a designed rotary reactor, which can provide the soil particles with continually uniform irradiation, and on a series of thin soil layers. TiO2, as a kind of environmental friendly photocatalyst, was introduced to the soil to enhance the processes. Compared with that on the soil layers, photodegradation of PCP at initial concentration of 60 mg/kg was improved dramatically in the rotary reactor no matter whether TiO2 was added, with an increase of 3.0 times in the apparent first-order rate constants. The addition of 1 wt% TiO2 furthered the improvement by 1.4 times. Without addition of TiO2, PNP (initial concentration of 60 mg/kg) photodegradation rate in the rotary reactor was similar to that on the soil layers. When 1 wt% additional TiO2 was added, PNP photodegradation was enhanced obviously, and the enhancement in the rotary reactor was 2 times of that on the soil layers, which may be attributed to the higher frequency of the contact between PNP on soil particles and the photocatalyst. The effect of soil pH and initial concentrations of the target compounds on the photodegradation in the rotary reactor was investigated. The order of the degradation rate at different soil pH was relative to the aggregation of soil particles during mixing in the rotary reactor. Photodegradation of PCP and PNP at different initial concentrations showed that addition of TiO2 to enhance the photodegradation was more suitable for contaminated soil with higher concentration of PCP, while was effective for contaminated soil at each PNP concentration tested in our study.
基金Project supported by RFBR (Grant N N 09-03-90450-Ukr)FTP (NK-255P/1, NK-16P/1)
文摘Magnetic susceptibility of Al2RE (RE=Y, Ce, Sm, Gd, Dy, Ho, Yb) compounds was studied experimentally in wide temperature (T=290–2000 K) and field (B=0.3–1.3 T) intervals. The abnormal increase in susceptibility beginning above the melting point was fixed for all the compositions. The values for the effective magnetic moments per RE atoms in these compounds were found to be smaller than the values typical for free ions RE3+. The results were discussed in supposition of the directed bonds between aluminum and rare-earth atoms.
基金supported by the Natural Scientific Research and Overall innovation plan major project of Shaanxi Provincial Education Office of China(No.2012KTCL03-16)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21373178)+2 种基金the Natural Scientific Research Foundation of Shaanxi Provincial Education Office(No.2013Jk0668)the National College Students'innovation and entrepreneurship training program(201310719002)the special fund of Yan’an University(No.YDZ2013-10)
文摘Two Pb^Ⅱ coordination polymers [Pb(oba)(2,2′-bipy)]·1.5H2O(1) and [Pb(oba)(phen)](2)(H2oba = 2,4-oxybis(benzoic acid), 2,2′-bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) were synthesized by hydrothermal reactions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analyses, IR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. Structures of compounds 1 and 2 are similar. Compounds 1 and 2 show 1D wavy chains, which are further connected through aromatic π-π stacking interactions to expand into 2D wavelike networks. The crystal structure of 2,4-oxybis(benzoic acid) ligand(3) was obtained, and its full geometry optimization was carried out by using DFT methods at the B3LYP/6-31G(d) level. The calculated data show that the bond distances and bond angles were very close to the experimental data. The values of the frontier orbital energies indicate that this configuration is stable. Moreover, the solid-state fluorescence properties of 1-3 have also been investigated.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2021YFB3501202 and 2019YFB2005800)the Science Center of the National Science Foundation of China(No.52088101)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51871019,52171170,52130103,51961145305,51971026,and 52171169)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation Key Program(Grant Nos.Z190007 and Z200007),and“111 Project”(No.B170003).
文摘Magnetocaloric material is the key working substance for magnetic refrigerant technology,for which the low-field and low-temperature magnetocaloric effect(MCE)performance is of great importance for practical applications at low temperatures.Here,a giant low-field magnetocaloric effect in ferromagnetically ordered Er_(1-x)Tm_(x)Al_(2)(0≤x≤1)compounds was reported,and the magnetic structure was characterized based on low-temperature neutron powder diffraction.With increasing Tm content from 0 to 1,the Curie temperature of Er_(1-x)Tm_(x)Al_(2)(0≤x≤1)compounds decreases from 16.0 K to 3.6 K.For Er_(0.7)Tm_(0.3)Al_(2) compound,it showed the largest low-field magnetic entropy change(–SM)with the peak value of 17.2 and 25.7 J/(kg K)for 0–1 T and 0–2 T,respectively.The(–SM)max up to 17.2 J/(kg K)of Er0.7Tm0.3Al2 compound for 0–1 T is the largest among the intermetallic magnetocaloric materials ever reported at temperatures below 20 K.The peak value of adiabatic temperature change(Tad)max was determined as 4.13 K and 6.87 K for 0–1 T and 0–2 T,respectively.The characteristic of second-order magnetic transitions was confirmed on basis of Arrott plots,the quantitative criterion of exponent n,rescaled universal curves,and the mean-field theory criterion.The outstanding low-field MCE performance with low working temperatures indicates that Er_(1-x)Tm_(x)Al_(2)(0≤x≤1)compounds are promising candidates for magnetic cooling materials at liquid hydrogen and liquid helium temperatures.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21506194,21676255)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(Y16B070025)the Commission of Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province(2013C03021,2017C33106)
文摘An activated carbon pore-expanding technique was achieved through innovative reactivation by CO_2/microwave.The original and modified activated carbons were characterized by nitrogen adsorption–desorption,scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microcopy,and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.The mesopore volume increased from 0.122 cm^3·g^(-1) to 0.270 cm^3·g^(-1),and a hierarchical pore structure was formed.A gradual decrease in the phenolic hydroxyl and carboxyl groups on the surface of activated carbon enhanced the surface inertia of granular activated carbon(GAC).The toluene desorption rate of the modified sample increased by 8.81% compared with that of the original GAC.Adsorption isotherm fittings revealed that the Langmuir model was applicable for the original and modified activated carbons.The isosteric adsorption heat of toluene on the activated carbon decreased by approximately 50%,which endowed the modified sample with excellent stability in application.The modified samples showed an enhanced desorption performance of toluene,thereby opening a way to extend the cycle life and improve the economic performance of carbon adsorbent in practical engineering applications.
基金the National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents of China,Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2018M640759)Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21872174 and U1932148)+4 种基金Project of Innovation-Driven Plan in Central South University(Grant No.20180018050001)State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy,International Science and Technology Cooperation Program(Grant No.2017YFE0127800)Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Program(2017XK2026)Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Project(Grant No.JCYJ20180307151313532)Thousand Youth Talents Plan of China and Hundred Youth Talents Program of Hunan.
文摘Converting carbon dioxide(CO2)into value-added chemicals by CO2 reduction has been considered as a potential way to solve the current energy crisis and environmental problem.Among the methods of CO2 reduction,the electrochemical method has been widely used due to its mild reaction condition and high reaction efficiency.In the electrochemical reduction system,the CO2 electrocatalyst is the most important part.Although many CO2 electrocatalysts have been developed,efficient catalysts with high activity,selectivity and stability are still lacking.Copper sulfide compound,as a low-toxicity and emerging material,has broad prospects in the field of CO2 reduction due to its unique structural and electrochemical properties.Much progress has been achieved with copper sulfide nanocrystalline and the field is rapidly developing.This paper summarizes the preparation,recent progress in development,and factors affecting the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction performance with copper sulfide compound as a catalyst.Prospects for future development are also outlined,with the aim of using copper sulfide compound as a highly active and stable electrocatalyst for CO2 reduction.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21962009,21567016,21666020)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20181ACB20005,20171BAB213013,20181BAB203017)Key Laboratory Foundation of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis(20181BCD40004)。
文摘A2B2O7 pyrochlore is a kind of important functional materials for different purposes,which has been investigated extensively by crystallographers and material scientists.However,the catalytic chemistry of this type of special compounds has rarely been documented,though a few researchers have tried to synthesize some pyrochlore compounds with different chemical compositions for a variety of green energy production and air pollution control reactions in the history.With the expectation to help catalysis scientists to get better acquaintance with,and gain deeper understanding on this type of compounds as heterogeneous catalysts,the major publications over the past several decades have been screened and reviewed in this paper,based also on our own experience of studying on this type of catalytic materials.The crystalline phase transformations of the compounds with the change of the A and B site cations,the phase change’s influences on the surface and bulk properties,and their subsequent impact on the catalytic performance for different reactions have been summarized.Furthermore,the future work which needs to be performed to perceive in depth this kind of important materials as catalysts has been proposed and suggested.We trust that this short review contains valuable information,which will provide great help for people to get better cognition for A2 B2 O7 pyrochlore compounds,and assist them to develop better catalysts for various reactions.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province 596028 and the National NaturalScience Foundation of China No.59871062.
文摘The compound ingots of Pr0.15TbxDy0.85-xFe2 (x=0 to 0.85) were prepared by arc melting in a water Cu boat using arc furnace under a purified Ar atmosphere. Appropriate annealing (850℃, 100 h) can obtain single Laves phase compound. The magnetostriction for these systems will rise obviously when partially substituted Tb or Dy by Pr.
文摘Michael addition of nitroalkanes to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds occurs in the presence of KF/AI_2O_3/PEG4000 without solvent.Yields are fair to good and work-ups are easy.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51171152)the Doctoral Fund of Ministry of Education of China (Grant No. 20126102110048)+3 种基金the Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Solidification of China (Grant No. SKLSP201202)the Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices (UESTC) of China (Grant No. KFJJ201103)the NPU Foundation for Fundamental Research of China (Grant No. JC201268)the Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province, China (Grant No. 2012JC2-02)
文摘Rare-earth compounds have been an attractive subject based on the unique electronic structures of the rare-earth elements. Novel ternary intermetallic compounds R2TX3 (R = rare-earth element or U, T = transition-metal element, X = Si, Ge, Ga, In) are a significant branch of this research field due to their complex and intriguing physical properties, such as magnetic order at low temperature, spin-glass behavior, Kondo effect, heavy fermion behavior, and so on. The unique physical properties of R2TX3 compounds are related to distinctive electronic structures, crystal structures, micro- interaction, and external environment. Most R2TX3 compounds crystallize in A1B2-type or derived A1B2-type structures and exhibit many similar properties. This paper gives a concise review of the structures and physical properties of these compounds. Spin glass, magnetic susceptibility, resistivity, and specific heat of R2 TX3 compounds are discussed.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFC0401107)。
文摘The effects of Ca^(2+) on membrane fouling and trace organic compounds(TrOCs)removal in an electric field-assisted microfiltration system were investigated in the presence of Na^(+) alone for comparison.In the electric field,negatively charged bovine serum albumin(BSA)migrated towards the anode far away from the membrane surface,resulting in a 42.9%transmembrane pressure(TMP)reduction in the presence of Na^(+) at 1.5 V.In contrast,because of the stronger charge shielding of Ca^(2+),the electrophoretic migration of BSA was limited and led to a neglectable effect of the electric field(1.5 V)on membrane fouling.However,under 3 V applied voltage,the synergistic effects of electrochemical oxidation and bridging interaction between Ca^(2+) and BSA promoted the formation of denser settleable flocs and a thinner porous cake layer,which alleviated membrane fouling with a 64.5%decrease in TMP and nearly 100%BSA removal.The Tr OCs elimination increased with voltage and reached29.4%–80.4%at 3 V.The electric field could prolong the contact between Tr OCs and strong oxidants generated on the anode,which enhanced the Tr OCs removal.However,a stronger charge shielding ability of Ca^(2+) weakened the electric field force and thus lowered the Tr OCs removal.
基金Project supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2014CB643703)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2016YFB0700901)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51261004 and 51761007)Guangxi Natural Science Foundation,China(Grant No.2018GXNSFAA294051)
文摘The crystal structure, magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of(Ho_(1-x) Y_(0.5))_5 Pd_2 compounds are investigated. All the compounds crystallize in a cubic Dy_5 Pd_2-type structure with the space group Fd3 m and undergo a second order transition from spin glass(SG) state to paramagnetic(PM) state. The spin glass transition temperatures T_g decrease from 26 K for x = 0 to 13 K for x = 0.5. In the PM region, the reciprocal susceptibilities for all the compounds obey the Curie–Weiss law. The paramagnetic Curie temperatures(θp) for Ho_5 Pd_2,(Ho_(0.75) Y_(0.25)_5 Pd_2, and(Ho_(0.5) Y_(0.5))_5 Pd_2 are determined to be 32 K, 30 K, and 22 K, respectively, and the corresponding effective magnetic moments(μeff) are10.8 μB/Ho, 10.3 μB/RE, and 7.5 μB/RE, respectively. Magnetocaloric effect(MCE) is anticipated according to the Maxwell relation, based on the isothermal magnetization curves. For a magnetic field change of 0–5 T, the maximum values of the isothermal magnetic entropy change-?SMof the(Ho_(1-x)Y_x)_5 Pd_2(x = 0, 0.25, and 0.5) compounds are determined to be 11.5 J·kg^(-1)·K^(-1), 11.1 J·kg^(-1)·K^(-1), and 8.9 K J·kg^(-1)·K^(-1), with corresponding refrigerant capacity values of 382.3 J·kg^(-1), 336.2 J·kg^(-1), and 242.5 J·kg^(-1), respectively.