Zinc 2-((2-(benzoimidazol-2-yl)quinolin-8-ylimino)methyl)phenolates : synthesis, characterization and photoluminescence behavior

A series of 2-(2-(1H-benzoimidazol-2-yl)quinolin-8-yliminomethyl)phenol derivatives and their zinc complexes (C1 – C5) were synthesized and fully characterized. The molecular structure of the representative complex C2 was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction, which revealed that the zinc was five-coordinated with the tetra-dentate ligand and a methanol bound to the metal afford a distorted square-pyramidal geometry. The UV-Vis absorption and fluorescence spectra of the organic compounds and their zinc complexes were measured and investigated in various solvents such as methanol, THF, dichloromethane, and toluene; significant influences by solvents were observed on their luminescent properties; red-shifts for the zinc complexes were clearly observed in comparisons to the free organic compounds

Recent progress on nickel-based systems for ethylene oligo-/polymerization catalysis

Recent progress on nickel-based complex pre-catalysts is reviewed herein. The ethylene oligo-/polymerization behaviour is discussed in terms of the variation of the complex models bearing different kinds of ligand sets. These discussions focus mainly on the influence that the different substituents present have on the observed catalytic activity, the results of which can guide the design of new target structures possessing high ethylene activity

My art, my world, my piano

The topic for this thesis is how Taiwanese and Western cultures have influenced me both as an artist and an individual. In my thesis, I paint Taiwanese floral patterns. Along with a number of paintings and prints, the most complex work involves painting on a piano. The watercolor paintings are in grid format to demonstrate the concept of pattern, and the piano has a single large peony on top and other decorations on the sides. My research focuses upon the art of Taiwanese culture. I choose Taiwanese floral patterns as my subject matter because of their variety of elements, and those elements, in fact, refer to the cultures that have influenced Taiwan throughout history. Combining a Western instrument with a Taiwanese pattern also demonstrates how Western culture has influenced Taiwan. My thesis project represents traditional floral patterns through my own interpretation and presents them in a contemporary way

Leverage social filtering to enhance viewing experience with Amazon Prime Video

The development of technology has changed the way viewers consume video contents. With the rising of streaming services, video contents are gathered in one big platform, making them much more accessible than ever before. However, in the meantime, the ever increasing content choices on streaming services overwhelm and frustrate us, reducing our satisfaction with the experience. In addition, as recently as just a few years ago, television was a communal experience. We would watch TV together, on one shared screen. Now, we are isolated when using video streaming services on personal screens. This project is aimed to enhance viewing experience on streaming service by providing more precise and relevant movie recommendation based on viewer’s social networking, and leveraging video contents as the bridge to develop shared experience and foster greater social engagement. The outcomes will demonstrate a series of functionalities that allow users to refer to their friend’s viewing activities and reviews as options for movies, open up vivid conversations with friends by easily capturing and sharing memorable scenes from movies, as well as expand social connections based primarily on affinity in movie preferences for greater social engagement and richer viewing experience