Though the power conversion efficiencies（PCEs） of organic solar cells（OSCs） have been boosted to 12%,the use of highly pollutive halogenated solvents as the processing solvent significantly hinders the mass produc...Though the power conversion efficiencies（PCEs） of organic solar cells（OSCs） have been boosted to 12%,the use of highly pollutive halogenated solvents as the processing solvent significantly hinders the mass production of OSCs. It is thus necessary to achieve high-efficiency OSCs by utilizing the halogen-free and environmentally-friendly solvents. Herein, we applied a halogen-free solvent system（oxylene/1-phenylnaphthalene, XY/PN） for fabricating fullerene-free OSCs, and a high PCE of 11.6% with a notable fill factor（FF） of 72% was achieved based on the PBDB-T：IT-M blend, which is among the top efficiencies of halogen-free solvent processed OSCs. In addition, the influence of different halogen-free solvent additives on the blend morphology and device performance metrics was studied by synchrotron-based tools and other complementary methods. Morphological results indicate the highly ordered molecular packing and highest average domain purity obtained in the blend films prepared by using XY/PN co-solvent are favorable for achieving increased FFs and thus higher PCEs in the devices.Moreover, a lower interaction parameter（χ） of the IT-M：PN pair provides a good explanation for the more favorable morphology and performance in devices with PN as the solvent additive, relative to those with diphenyl ether and Nmethylpyrrolidone. Our study demonstrates that carefully screening the non-halogenated solvent additive plays a vital role in realizing the efficient and environmentally-friendly solvent processed OSCs.展开更多
Nitro aromatic compound can be obtained in high yields via nitration of aromatic compound with wet carbon-based solid acid and NaNO_3 under solvent free oxidation at room temperature.
This study shows that minor amount of water plays a very important role in solvent-free hydrogenation of halogenated nitrobenzenes. For dried sponge Pd, the reaction cannot occur in the absence of water. For Pd/C cata...This study shows that minor amount of water plays a very important role in solvent-free hydrogenation of halogenated nitrobenzenes. For dried sponge Pd, the reaction cannot occur in the absence of water. For Pd/C catalyst, minor amount of water reduces the induction time, increases the reaction rate and reaction TOFs. Water might enhance the diffusion, adsorption and dissociation of H2 on Pd catalysts.展开更多
An efficient synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines using lanthanum oxide as a catalyst from aldehydes,β-ketoester and ammonium acetate without solvent under the irradiation of microwave is described.Compared with the cla...An efficient synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines using lanthanum oxide as a catalyst from aldehydes,β-ketoester and ammonium acetate without solvent under the irradiation of microwave is described.Compared with the classical Hantzsch reaction,this new method has the advantage of good yield（90-98%） and short reaction time（40-80 s）.展开更多
Copper-catalyzed synthesis of N-aryl anthranilic acid derivatives using effective amination of 2-chloro and 2-bromobenzoic acid under microwave irradiation is reported. Some of the advantages of this method are high c...Copper-catalyzed synthesis of N-aryl anthranilic acid derivatives using effective amination of 2-chloro and 2-bromobenzoic acid under microwave irradiation is reported. Some of the advantages of this method are high chemoselectivity, short reaction times, ease of work up procedure and elimination of the need for acid protection. 2009 Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society.展开更多
Nano titania-supported sulfonic acid（n-TSA） has found to be a highly efficient, eco-friendly and recyclable heterogeneous nanocatalyst for the solvent-free synthesis of 2,4,6-triarylpyridines through one-pot three-c...Nano titania-supported sulfonic acid（n-TSA） has found to be a highly efficient, eco-friendly and recyclable heterogeneous nanocatalyst for the solvent-free synthesis of 2,4,6-triarylpyridines through one-pot three-component reaction of acetophenones, aryl aldehydes and ammonium acetate. This reported method illustrates several advantages such as environmental friendliness reaction conditions,simplicity, short reaction time, easy work up, reusability of catalyst and high yields of the products. One new compound is reported too. Furthermore, the catalyst could be recycled after a simple work-up, and reused at least six times without substantial reduction in its catalytic activity.展开更多
The solvent‐free oxidation of benzyl alcohol was studied using supported Pd‐Ni bimetallic nanoparticles.Compared with monometallic Pd,the addition of Ni to Pd was found to be effective in suppressing the nondesired ...The solvent‐free oxidation of benzyl alcohol was studied using supported Pd‐Ni bimetallic nanoparticles.Compared with monometallic Pd,the addition of Ni to Pd was found to be effective in suppressing the nondesired product toluene,thereby enhancing the selectivity towards benzaldehyde.This result was attributed to a dual effect of Ni addition:the weakening of dissociative adsorption of benzyl alcohol and the promotion of oxygen species involved in the oxidation pathway.展开更多
A novel fused isocoumarin skeleton has been synthesized through selective domino multicyclizations by mixing homothallic acid and 2,3-diphenylacryloyl chloride at 200℃ under catalyst and solvent free reaction conditi...A novel fused isocoumarin skeleton has been synthesized through selective domino multicyclizations by mixing homothallic acid and 2,3-diphenylacryloyl chloride at 200℃ under catalyst and solvent free reaction conditions. Six fused rings with two stereogenic centers were assembled in a convenient onepot operation in good yield. The resulting hexacyclic fused isocoumarin skeleton and its stereochemistry was fully characterized and unambiguously confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis.展开更多
An easy, safe, solvent free and effective method for the synthesis of pyrazole-substituted chalcones has been achieved by grinding pyrazole aldehydes and acetophenones in the presence of activated barium hydroxide （C...An easy, safe, solvent free and effective method for the synthesis of pyrazole-substituted chalcones has been achieved by grinding pyrazole aldehydes and acetophenones in the presence of activated barium hydroxide （C-200） in high yield within short span of time. All reactions were carried out just by grinding the two reactants in the presence of activated barium hydroxide （C-200）. Results are also compared with sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide.展开更多
A convenient and effective Paal-Knorr condensations of 2,5-hexanedione with most amines have been carried out at room temperature under solvent-free condition.Macroporous strongly acidic styrol resin(D001) as a novel,...A convenient and effective Paal-Knorr condensations of 2,5-hexanedione with most amines have been carried out at room temperature under solvent-free condition.Macroporous strongly acidic styrol resin(D001) as a novel,efficient,cost-effective,and reusable solid acid catalyst for the synthesis of pyrroles under the same conditions.The pyrroles were obtained in high yields in short reaction times.展开更多
Six new asymmetric thiocarbonohydrazones 3a-3f were synthesized from following steps： firstly hydrazine hydrate reacted with carbon disulfide to form thiocarbonohydrazide （1） under microwave irradiation. Then compo...Six new asymmetric thiocarbonohydrazones 3a-3f were synthesized from following steps： firstly hydrazine hydrate reacted with carbon disulfide to form thiocarbonohydrazide （1） under microwave irradiation. Then compound （1） reacted with ketone and different aldehydes step by step to give 3a-3f with excellent yields under solvent-free conditions using microwave irradiation. Their structures have been determined by elemental analysis, IR, MS and ^1H NMR data. 2009 Qing Han Li. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All rights reserved.展开更多
A series of novel Michael addition products of fluorene to chalcone were obtained in the presence of sodium hydroxide under solvent-free condition. The advantages of this procedure were mild reaction conditions, simpl...A series of novel Michael addition products of fluorene to chalcone were obtained in the presence of sodium hydroxide under solvent-free condition. The advantages of this procedure were mild reaction conditions, simple protocol, and high yields. The structures of the products were characterized by IR, 1H NMR, MS and X-ray diffraction. The crystal of the new compound 3 h is Triclinic, space group P-1 with a = 0.97352（6） nm, b = 1.08918（7） nm, c = 2.58418（16） nm, α = 80.1400（10）°, β = 79.5490（10）°, γ = 64.2440（10）°, V = 2.4137（3） nm3, Z = 4, Dc=1.220 g/cm3,μ = 0.286 mm-1, F（000） = 920, R = 0.0656 and wR = 0.1554 for 5664 observed reflection with I 〉 2σ（I）.展开更多
The toluene oxidative bromination reaction catalyzed by hollow titanium silicalite(HTS)zeolite in aqueous medium was investigated by employing H2O2 and HBr under mild conditions without the need for organic solvent.A ...The toluene oxidative bromination reaction catalyzed by hollow titanium silicalite(HTS)zeolite in aqueous medium was investigated by employing H2O2 and HBr under mild conditions without the need for organic solvent.A high toluene conversion(90.7%)and high selectivity of mono-bromotoluene(99.0%)was achieved under the optimal reaction conditions.The UV-Raman spectroscopy was applied for the mechanism study and the result reveals that HTS is efficient for catalyzing the oxidation reaction of HBr with H2O2 to produce abundant active bromine species,which can further facilitate the toluene electrophilic bromination reaction.A two-step toluene bromination reaction mechanism involving the HTS catalyzed active bromine species“generation-conversion-utilization”process is proposed based on the UV-Raman spectroscopy analysis.展开更多
Benzyltriphenylphosphonium tribromide（BTPTB） has been applied as an efficient catalyst for the preparation of bis（indolyl）-methanes （BIMs） via electrophilic substitution of indoles with aldehydes in the absence ...Benzyltriphenylphosphonium tribromide（BTPTB） has been applied as an efficient catalyst for the preparation of bis（indolyl）-methanes （BIMs） via electrophilic substitution of indoles with aldehydes in the absence of solvent.展开更多
A new highly efficient and reusable Cu（I）-MOF has been developed for the synthesis of propargylamine compounds via the three-component reaction of secondary amines, alkynes, and aromatic aldehydes under solvent-free...A new highly efficient and reusable Cu（I）-MOF has been developed for the synthesis of propargylamine compounds via the three-component reaction of secondary amines, alkynes, and aromatic aldehydes under solvent-free conditions. The desired propargylamines were obtained in good to excellent yields with a low catalyst loading. The catalyst may be recovered and reused for up to 5 cycles without major loss of activity. This protocol has the advantages of excellent yields, low catalyst loading, and catalyst recyclability.展开更多
An efficient synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one derivatives using formic acid as catalyst, from aldehydes, β-ketoester and urea(thiourea) without solvent under the irradiation of microwave is described. Comp...An efficient synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one derivatives using formic acid as catalyst, from aldehydes, β-ketoester and urea(thiourea) without solvent under the irradiation of microwave is described. Compared with the classical Biginelli reaction, this new method has the advantage of good yields (77–94% for aromatic aldehydes) and short reaction time (3–8 min).展开更多
Silica gel-supported polyphosphoric acid （PPA-SiO2） was found to be an efficient catalyst for the one-pot four-component Hantzsch condensation reaction of aryl aldehydes, dimedone, ethyl acetoacetate and ammonium ac...Silica gel-supported polyphosphoric acid （PPA-SiO2） was found to be an efficient catalyst for the one-pot four-component Hantzsch condensation reaction of aryl aldehydes, dimedone, ethyl acetoacetate and ammonium acetate to afford the corresponding polyhydroquinoline derivatives in high yields. The main advantages of the present approach are short reaction times, clean reaction profiles, simple experimental and workup procedures.展开更多
Sodium dihydrogen phosphate （NaH2PO4） efficiently catalyzes the condensation reaction of benzil, aldehydes, amines and ammonium acetate in a four-component reaction under solvent-free conditions. The reaction procee...Sodium dihydrogen phosphate （NaH2PO4） efficiently catalyzes the condensation reaction of benzil, aldehydes, amines and ammonium acetate in a four-component reaction under solvent-free conditions. The reaction proceeds rapidly and affords the corresponding tetra-substituted imidazoles in high yields. Also an efficient route was developed for the synthesis of tri-substituted imidazoles from condensation of benzil, aldehydes and ammonium acetate using NaH2PO4.展开更多
Differently substituted benzimidazoles have been synthesized in very good yields in solvent-free conditions from o-phenylenediamine and aldehydes in the presence of BF3·OEt2 as a catalyst. The method is applicabl...Differently substituted benzimidazoles have been synthesized in very good yields in solvent-free conditions from o-phenylenediamine and aldehydes in the presence of BF3·OEt2 as a catalyst. The method is applicable to aromatic, unsaturated and aliphatic aldehydes and to substituted o-phenylenediamines without significant differences.展开更多
Oxalic acid was found to be an efficient catalyst for Pechmann condensation, which includes the reaction between phenols and β-keto esters leading to formation of coumarin derivatives. The advantages of present metho...Oxalic acid was found to be an efficient catalyst for Pechmann condensation, which includes the reaction between phenols and β-keto esters leading to formation of coumarin derivatives. The advantages of present methods are the use of cheap and easy available catalyst, solvent-free reaction conditions, better yields and shorter reaction time.展开更多
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (91333204, 21325419 and 51673201)the Chinese Academy of Sciences (XDB12030200, KJZD-EW-J01)+3 种基金the National Basic Research Program 973 (2014CB643501)the CAS-Croucher Funding Scheme for Joint Laboratories (CAS14601)supported by the US Office of Naval Resea (ONR) grant N00141512322supported by a Research Opportunity Initiative grant by the UNC General Administatrtion
文摘Though the power conversion efficiencies（PCEs） of organic solar cells（OSCs） have been boosted to 12%,the use of highly pollutive halogenated solvents as the processing solvent significantly hinders the mass production of OSCs. It is thus necessary to achieve high-efficiency OSCs by utilizing the halogen-free and environmentally-friendly solvents. Herein, we applied a halogen-free solvent system（oxylene/1-phenylnaphthalene, XY/PN） for fabricating fullerene-free OSCs, and a high PCE of 11.6% with a notable fill factor（FF） of 72% was achieved based on the PBDB-T：IT-M blend, which is among the top efficiencies of halogen-free solvent processed OSCs. In addition, the influence of different halogen-free solvent additives on the blend morphology and device performance metrics was studied by synchrotron-based tools and other complementary methods. Morphological results indicate the highly ordered molecular packing and highest average domain purity obtained in the blend films prepared by using XY/PN co-solvent are favorable for achieving increased FFs and thus higher PCEs in the devices.Moreover, a lower interaction parameter（χ） of the IT-M：PN pair provides a good explanation for the more favorable morphology and performance in devices with PN as the solvent additive, relative to those with diphenyl ether and Nmethylpyrrolidone. Our study demonstrates that carefully screening the non-halogenated solvent additive plays a vital role in realizing the efficient and environmentally-friendly solvent processed OSCs.
文摘Nitro aromatic compound can be obtained in high yields via nitration of aromatic compound with wet carbon-based solid acid and NaNO_3 under solvent free oxidation at room temperature.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.20976164,21176221 and 21136001)National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(Nos. 2011CB710803,2013CB733500)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LY12B03005)
文摘This study shows that minor amount of water plays a very important role in solvent-free hydrogenation of halogenated nitrobenzenes. For dried sponge Pd, the reaction cannot occur in the absence of water. For Pd/C catalyst, minor amount of water reduces the induction time, increases the reaction rate and reaction TOFs. Water might enhance the diffusion, adsorption and dissociation of H2 on Pd catalysts.
文摘An efficient synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines using lanthanum oxide as a catalyst from aldehydes,β-ketoester and ammonium acetate without solvent under the irradiation of microwave is described.Compared with the classical Hantzsch reaction,this new method has the advantage of good yield（90-98%） and short reaction time（40-80 s）.
基金the financial support of this work by the Research Council of Mazandaran University.
文摘Copper-catalyzed synthesis of N-aryl anthranilic acid derivatives using effective amination of 2-chloro and 2-bromobenzoic acid under microwave irradiation is reported. Some of the advantages of this method are high chemoselectivity, short reaction times, ease of work up procedure and elimination of the need for acid protection. 2009 Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society.
基金the Faculty of Chemistry of Semnan University for supporting this work
文摘Nano titania-supported sulfonic acid（n-TSA） has found to be a highly efficient, eco-friendly and recyclable heterogeneous nanocatalyst for the solvent-free synthesis of 2,4,6-triarylpyridines through one-pot three-component reaction of acetophenones, aryl aldehydes and ammonium acetate. This reported method illustrates several advantages such as environmental friendliness reaction conditions,simplicity, short reaction time, easy work up, reusability of catalyst and high yields of the products. One new compound is reported too. Furthermore, the catalyst could be recycled after a simple work-up, and reused at least six times without substantial reduction in its catalytic activity.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(21271153,21373181,21222307,U1402233)Major Research Plan of National Natural Science Foundation of China(91545113)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2014XZZX003-02)~~
文摘The solvent‐free oxidation of benzyl alcohol was studied using supported Pd‐Ni bimetallic nanoparticles.Compared with monometallic Pd,the addition of Ni to Pd was found to be effective in suppressing the nondesired product toluene,thereby enhancing the selectivity towards benzaldehyde.This result was attributed to a dual effect of Ni addition:the weakening of dissociative adsorption of benzyl alcohol and the promotion of oxygen species involved in the oxidation pathway.
基金supported by the Higher Education Commission (HEC),Govt.of Pakistan for financial support
文摘A novel fused isocoumarin skeleton has been synthesized through selective domino multicyclizations by mixing homothallic acid and 2,3-diphenylacryloyl chloride at 200℃ under catalyst and solvent free reaction conditions. Six fused rings with two stereogenic centers were assembled in a convenient onepot operation in good yield. The resulting hexacyclic fused isocoumarin skeleton and its stereochemistry was fully characterized and unambiguously confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis.
文摘An easy, safe, solvent free and effective method for the synthesis of pyrazole-substituted chalcones has been achieved by grinding pyrazole aldehydes and acetophenones in the presence of activated barium hydroxide （C-200） in high yield within short span of time. All reactions were carried out just by grinding the two reactants in the presence of activated barium hydroxide （C-200）. Results are also compared with sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide.
文摘A convenient and effective Paal-Knorr condensations of 2,5-hexanedione with most amines have been carried out at room temperature under solvent-free condition.Macroporous strongly acidic styrol resin(D001) as a novel,efficient,cost-effective,and reusable solid acid catalyst for the synthesis of pyrroles under the same conditions.The pyrroles were obtained in high yields in short reaction times.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Southwest University for Nationalities (No.08NQZ002) for financial support.
文摘Six new asymmetric thiocarbonohydrazones 3a-3f were synthesized from following steps： firstly hydrazine hydrate reacted with carbon disulfide to form thiocarbonohydrazide （1） under microwave irradiation. Then compound （1） reacted with ketone and different aldehydes step by step to give 3a-3f with excellent yields under solvent-free conditions using microwave irradiation. Their structures have been determined by elemental analysis, IR, MS and ^1H NMR data. 2009 Qing Han Li. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All rights reserved.
文摘A series of novel Michael addition products of fluorene to chalcone were obtained in the presence of sodium hydroxide under solvent-free condition. The advantages of this procedure were mild reaction conditions, simple protocol, and high yields. The structures of the products were characterized by IR, 1H NMR, MS and X-ray diffraction. The crystal of the new compound 3 h is Triclinic, space group P-1 with a = 0.97352（6） nm, b = 1.08918（7） nm, c = 2.58418（16） nm, α = 80.1400（10）°, β = 79.5490（10）°, γ = 64.2440（10）°, V = 2.4137（3） nm3, Z = 4, Dc=1.220 g/cm3,μ = 0.286 mm-1, F（000） = 920, R = 0.0656 and wR = 0.1554 for 5664 observed reflection with I 〉 2σ（I）.
基金The author thanks for the financial support of SINOPEC Corporation(S413108).
文摘The toluene oxidative bromination reaction catalyzed by hollow titanium silicalite(HTS)zeolite in aqueous medium was investigated by employing H2O2 and HBr under mild conditions without the need for organic solvent.A high toluene conversion(90.7%)and high selectivity of mono-bromotoluene(99.0%)was achieved under the optimal reaction conditions.The UV-Raman spectroscopy was applied for the mechanism study and the result reveals that HTS is efficient for catalyzing the oxidation reaction of HBr with H2O2 to produce abundant active bromine species,which can further facilitate the toluene electrophilic bromination reaction.A two-step toluene bromination reaction mechanism involving the HTS catalyzed active bromine species“generation-conversion-utilization”process is proposed based on the UV-Raman spectroscopy analysis.
文摘Benzyltriphenylphosphonium tribromide（BTPTB） has been applied as an efficient catalyst for the preparation of bis（indolyl）-methanes （BIMs） via electrophilic substitution of indoles with aldehydes in the absence of solvent.
基金financial support of this research from the Welch Foundation(No.AX-1730 for B.C.and.No. AX-1593 for J.C.-G.Z.)
文摘A new highly efficient and reusable Cu（I）-MOF has been developed for the synthesis of propargylamine compounds via the three-component reaction of secondary amines, alkynes, and aromatic aldehydes under solvent-free conditions. The desired propargylamines were obtained in good to excellent yields with a low catalyst loading. The catalyst may be recovered and reused for up to 5 cycles without major loss of activity. This protocol has the advantages of excellent yields, low catalyst loading, and catalyst recyclability.
文摘An efficient synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one derivatives using formic acid as catalyst, from aldehydes, β-ketoester and urea(thiourea) without solvent under the irradiation of microwave is described. Compared with the classical Biginelli reaction, this new method has the advantage of good yields (77–94% for aromatic aldehydes) and short reaction time (3–8 min).
文摘Silica gel-supported polyphosphoric acid （PPA-SiO2） was found to be an efficient catalyst for the one-pot four-component Hantzsch condensation reaction of aryl aldehydes, dimedone, ethyl acetoacetate and ammonium acetate to afford the corresponding polyhydroquinoline derivatives in high yields. The main advantages of the present approach are short reaction times, clean reaction profiles, simple experimental and workup procedures.
文摘Sodium dihydrogen phosphate （NaH2PO4） efficiently catalyzes the condensation reaction of benzil, aldehydes, amines and ammonium acetate in a four-component reaction under solvent-free conditions. The reaction proceeds rapidly and affords the corresponding tetra-substituted imidazoles in high yields. Also an efficient route was developed for the synthesis of tri-substituted imidazoles from condensation of benzil, aldehydes and ammonium acetate using NaH2PO4.
文摘Differently substituted benzimidazoles have been synthesized in very good yields in solvent-free conditions from o-phenylenediamine and aldehydes in the presence of BF3·OEt2 as a catalyst. The method is applicable to aromatic, unsaturated and aliphatic aldehydes and to substituted o-phenylenediamines without significant differences.
文摘Oxalic acid was found to be an efficient catalyst for Pechmann condensation, which includes the reaction between phenols and β-keto esters leading to formation of coumarin derivatives. The advantages of present methods are the use of cheap and easy available catalyst, solvent-free reaction conditions, better yields and shorter reaction time.
