41 research outputs found
3-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)propaneÂnitrile
The title compound, C6H7N3, has an ethylÂene group connecting an imidazole ring and a âCN group. These groups are in a staggered conformation. The shortest interÂmolecular contact is found between the imidazole N atom and a âCH2â group of a neighboring molÂecule
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New Low-Melting Triply Charged Homoleptic Cr(III)-Based Ionic Liquids in Comparison to Their Singly Charged Heteroleptic Analogues
A series of new low-melting triply charged homoleptic Cr(III)-based ionic liquids of the general formula (RMIm)3[Cr(NCS)6] (R = methyl, ethyl, n-butyl, benzyl) is reported. Their syntheses and properties are described in comparison to their singly charged heteroleptic analogues of the general formula (RMIm)[Cr(NCS)4L2] (R = methyl, ethyl, n-butyl, benzyl; L = pyridine, Îł-picoline). In total, sixteen new Reineckate related salts with large imidazolium cations are described. Out of these, five compounds were crystallized, and their structures determined by single-crystal X-ray structure analyses. They all consisted of discrete anions and cations with octahedrally coordinated Cr(III) ions. In the structures, various hydrogen contacts interconnect the entities to build up hydrogen bonded networks. Thermal investigations showed relatively low melting points for the homoleptic complexes. The compounds with the [Cr(NCS)6]3â anion melt without decomposition and are stable up to 200 K above their melting points. The complex salts with the [Cr(NCS)4L2]â anion, in contrast, start to decompose and lose L molecules (Pyr or Pic) already at the melting point
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Crystal structure of (E)-undec-2-enoic acid
In the molÂecule of the title low-melting [alpha],[beta]-unsaturated carbÂoxyÂlic acid, C11H20O2, the least-squares mean line through the octyl chain forms an angle of 60.10 (13)° with the normal to plane of the acrylic acid fragment (r.m.s. deviation = 0.008 Ă
). In the crystal, centrosymmetrically related molÂecules are linked by pairs of O-H...O hydrogen bonds into dimers, forming layers parallel to the (041) plane
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Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 by Metal-Free-Based Materials: Recent Advances and Future Perspective
Photocatalytic CO2 reduction to produce valuable chemicals and fuels using solar energy provides an appealing route to alleviate global energy and environmental problems. Searching for photocatalysts with high activity and selectivity for CO2 conversion is the key to achieving this goal. Among the various proposed photocatalysts, metal-free materials, such as graphene, nitrides, carbides, and conjugated organic polymers, have gained extensive research interest for photocatalytic CO2 reduction, due to their earth abundance, cost-effectiveness, good electrical conductivity, and environmental friendliness. They exhibit prominent catalytic activity, impressive selectivity, and long durability for the conversion of CO2 to solar fuels. Herein, the recent progress on metal-free photocatalysis of CO2 reduction is systematically reviewed. Opportunities and challenges on modification of nonmetallic catalysts to enhance CO2 transformation are presented. Theoretical calculations on possible reduction mechanisms and pathways as well as the potential in situ and operando techniques for mechanistic understanding are also summarized and discussed. Based on the aforementioned discussions, suitable future research directions and perspectives for the design and development of potential nonmetallic photocatalysts for efficient CO2 reduction are provided. © 2020 The Authors. Published by WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinhei
Crystal structure of (E)-pent-2-enoic acid
The molÂecule of the title compound, C5H8O2, a low-melting [alpha],[beta]-unsaturated carbÂoxyÂlic acid, is essentially planar [maximum displacement = 0.0239 (13) Ă
]. In the crystal, molÂecules are linked into centrosymmetric dimers via pairs of O-H...O hydrogen bonds
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Combination of chemo- and biocatalysis: Conversion of biomethane to methanol and formic acid
In the present day, methanol is mainly produced from methane via reforming processes, but research focuses on alternative production routes. Herein, we present a chemo-/biocatalytic oxidation cascade as a novel process to currently available methods. Starting from synthetic biogas, in the first step methane was oxidized to formaldehyde over a mesoporous VOx/SBA-15 catalyst. In the second step, the produced formaldehyde was disproportionated enzymatically towards methanol and formic acid in equimolar ratio by formaldehyde dismutase (FDM) obtained from Pseudomonas putida. Two processing routes were demonstrated: (a) batch wise operation using free formaldehyde dismutase after accumulating formaldehyde from the first step and (b) continuous operation with immobilized enzymes. Remarkably, the chemo-/biocatalytic oxidation cascades generate methanol in much higher productivity compared to methane monooxygenase (MMO) which, however, directly converts methane. Moreover, production steps for the generation of formic acid were reduced from four to two stages. © 2019 by the authors
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Low-melting manganese(II)-based ionic liquids: syntheses, structures, properties and influence of trace impurities
The synthesis of more than 10 new magnetic ionic liquids with [MnX4]2 anions, X = Cl,
NCS, NCO, is presented. Detailed structural information through single-crystal X-ray di raction
is given for (DMDIm)[Mn(NCS)4], (BnEt3N)2[Mn(NCS)4], and {(Ph3P)2N}2[Mn(NCO4)] 0.6H2O,
respectively. All compounds consist of discrete anions and cations with tetrahedrally coordinated
Mn(II) atoms. They show paramagnetic behavior as expected for spin-only systems. Melting points
are found for several systems below 100 C classifying them as ionic liquids. Thermal properties
are investigated using di erential scanning calorimetry (DSC) measurements. The physicochemical
properties of density, dynamic viscosity, electrolytic conductivity, and surface tension were measured
temperature-dependent of selected samples. These properties are discussed in comparison to similar
Co containing systems. An increasing amount of bromide impurity is found to a ect the surface
tension only up to 3.3%
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Role of SrCO3 on Photocatalytic Performance of SrTiO3-SrCO3 Composites
Perovskites such as SrTiO3 are interesting for photocatalytic applications due to their structure-related and electronic properties. These properties are influenced by the presence of SrCO3 which is often formed simultaneously during the hydrothermal synthesis of SrTiO3. In this study, SrTiO3-SrCO3 composites with different contents of SrCO3 (5â24 wt%) were synthesized. Their morphological, structural, and optical properties were investigated using complementary methods such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), nitrogen sorption, and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). Their photocatalytic activity was assessed during the degradation of diclofenac (DCFNa) in aqueous solution and CO2 photoreduction under Xe lamp irradiation. Improved photocatalytic efficiency in DCFNa degradation was observed for all the studied composites in comparison with SrTiO3, and the highest mineralization efficiency was obtained for the sample with 21 wt% SrCO3 content. The presence of SrCO3 led to an increased concentration of active species, such as âąOH radicals. Otherwise, its presence inhibits CH4 and C2H6 production during CO2 photoreduction compared with pure SrTiO3