Novel Fluorene-thiophene Copolymers and Polymer Blends for Photonic Devices

1 Results In this contribution we deal with photophysical and photoelectrical study of novel fluorene-thiophene copolymers, and thiophene-based oligomers and polymers, the syntheses of which are reported in our other contributions. Information about electronic structure of the polymers was obtained from cyclic voltammetry and absorption spectroscopy. The absorption of the polymers under study covers the whole visible region; the low band-gap polymer (Eg=1.35 eV) exhibited the long-wavelength absorption maximum at 785 nm with a shoulder up to 950 nm in thin layer. The ionization potential, EIP (HOMO level) in the range 4.85-5.35 eV and electron affinity, EA (LUMO level) 2.8-3.8 eV for the polymers under study were estimated; hence, polymers with donor as well with acceptor character were used. Photoluminescence, charge photogeneration and transport properties were investigated. The performance could be improved by polymer blending or doping. Photoinduced electron transfer between donor and acceptor molecules with significantly different HOMO/LUMO levels (formation of bulk heterojunction) can efficiently dissociate photogenerated excitons. Fluorescence quenching after blending or acceptor doping was demonstrated and also an increase in photostability, which was followed by absorption spectroscopy, was observed. In addition, the surface photovoltage method was utilized for photophysical study of thin films and evaluation of the thickness of the space charge region and the diffusion lengths by fitting theory to the experimental data. The results are discussed also in relation to photoluminescence study of thin films.     

Investigation on composite Au/TiO_2 nanoparticles (Ⅰ)——Synthesis and characterization

Nanometer sized Au/TiO\-2 particles were synthesized by irradiation of a HAuCl\-4 solution containing colloidal TiO\-2 with light of wavelength (λ)>330 nm. The absorption maximum attributed to the surface plasmon band of gold was observed at 540 nm, a red shift of about 20 nm from the position in aqueous solution. The Au clusters are situated on the surface of TiO\-2 in terms of microcrystallite, which was confirmed by HRTEM, EDS and XRD. The electronic interfaction between the metal and the suport was discussed.     

First-principle study of interaction of H2 and H2O molecules with (ZnO)n(n=3?6) ring clusters

A density functional calculation was performed to investigate the impact of hydrogen and water molecules on zinc oxide clusters (ZnO)n=3–6 ··· X, where X=H2 and H2O. The calculated binding energies were corrected for the basis set superposition error (BSSE). The structural parameters and chemical hardness were calculated for the complexes of zinc oxide clusters and guest molecules. The strength values of the interaction between the clusters and the guest molecules were analyzed based on the topological properties of atoms in molecules (AIM) theory of Bade r. The stereo electronic interact ions inside the ZnO clusters were analyzed in detail using the natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis.     

Alternative synthetic route for the heterometallic CO-releasing [Sb@Rh12(CO)27]3− icosahedral carbonyl cluster and synthesis of its new unsaturated [Sb@Rh12(CO)24]4− and dimeric [{Sb@Rh12Sb(CO)25}2Rh(CO)2PPh3]7− derivatives

The hetero-metallic [Sb@Rh12(CO)27]3? cluster has been known as for over three decades thanks to Vidal and co-workers, and represents the first example of an E-centered (E=heteroatom) icosahedral rhodium carbonyl cluster. However, its synthesis required high temperature (140–160 °C) and elevated CO pressure (400 atm). Applying the redox condensation method for cluster preparation, we herein report a new synthetic, high-yield route for preparing [Sb@Rh12(CO)27]3? under much milder conditions of temperature and pressure. Notably, when the same synthesis was carried out under N2 instead of CO atmosphere, the new isostructural but unsaturated derivative [Sb@Rh12(CO)24]4? was obtained, for which we report the full X-ray structural characterization. This species represents one of the few examples of an icosahedral cluster disobeying the electron-counting Wade-Mingos rules, possessing less than the expected 170 cluster valence electrons (CVEs). Judging from IR monitoring, the two species can be obtained one from the other by switching between N2 and CO atmosphere, making [Sb@Rh12(CO)27]3? a spontaneous CO-releasing molecule. Finally, the study of the chemical reactivity of [Sb@Rh12(CO)27]3? with PPh3 allowed us to obtain the new [{Sb@Rh12Sb(CO)25}2Rh(CO)2PPh3]7? dimeric compound, for which we herein report the full X-ray structural and 31P NMR analyses.     

Effects of doping in 25-atom bimetallic nanocluster catalysts for carbon–carbon coupling reaction of iodoanisole and phenylacetylene

We here report the catalytic effects of foreign atoms (Cu, Ag, and Pt) doped into well-defined 25-gold-atom nanoclusters. Using the carbon-carbon coupling reaction of p-iodoanisole and phenylacetylene as a model reaction, the gold-based bimetallic MxAu25?x(SR)18 (–SR=–SCH2CH2Ph) nanoclusters (supported on titania) were found to exhibit distinct effects on the conversion of p-iodoanisole as well as the selectivity for the Sonogashira cross-coupling product, 1-methoxy-4-(2-phenylethynyl)benzene). Compared to Au25(SR)18, the centrally doped Pt1Au24(SR)18 causes a drop in catalytic activity but with the selectivity retained, while the AgxAu25?x(SR)18 nanoclusters gave an overall performance comparable to Au25(SR)18. Interestingly, CuxAu25?x(SR)18 nanoclusters prefer the Ullmann homo-coupling pathway and give rise to product 4,4′-dimethoxy-1,1′-biphenyl, which is in opposite to the other three nanocluster catalysts. Our overall conclusion is that the conversion of p-iodoanisole is largely affected by the electronic effect in the bimetallic nanoclusters’ 13-atom core (i.e., Pt1Au12, CuxAu13?x, and Au13, with the exception of Ag doping), and that the selectivity is primarily determined by the type of atoms on the MxAu12?x shell (M=Ag, Cu, and Au) in the nanocluster catalysts.     

Doping effects of ZrC and ZrB2 in the powder-in-tube processed MgB2 tapes

We have investigated the effects of ZrC and ZrB2 doping on the superconducting properties of the powder-in-tube processed MgB2/Fe tapes. Sam- ples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDX), transport and magnetic measurements. We confirmed the fol- lowing quite different roles of ZrC and ZrB2 in MgB2. ZrC doping was found to decrease the transport critical current density (Jc) at 4.2 K, while the critical temperature (Tc) kept constant. In contrast, the Jc values in magnetic fields were enhanced greatly by the ZrB2 addition, which resulted in a decrease in Tc by only 0.5 K. The reason for different effects of two dopants is also discussed.     

Linear and third-order nonlinear optical properties for the heptamethine cyanine chromophore H-aggregates thin film

The thin film of a heptamethine cyanine chromophore HC was prepared by spin-coating technique. Its surface morphology and linear optical property were characterized by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and UV-visible absorption spectroscopy. The results show that HC molecules are arranged in a well-ordered H-aggregate type. The third-order nonlinear optical properties of the spin-coating film were also measured by degenerate four-wave mixing (DFWM) measurement. Enhanced third-order nonlinear susceptibility can be attributed to molecular aggregation effects, and the corresponding mechanism was dealt with by collective electronic oscillator (CEO) approach.     

Infield superconducting properties of nano-sized Ag added Cu_(0.5)Tl_(0.5)Ba_2Ca_2Cu_3O_(10-δ)

Infield superconducting properties of {(Ag)_x/CUTl-1223};(x = 0, 0.5,1.0.2.0 and 4.0 wt %) nanoparticlessuperconductor composites were investigated under different applied magnetic field up to H = 8 T. The increase in critical temperature {T_c(0)} and decrease in normal state resistivity(p_o) were observed with increasing contents of Ag nanoparticles in CuTl-1223 superconducting matrix. The value of T_c~(onset)(K) remained almost unaffected by applying external magnetic field, but a decreasing trend in T_c(0) was observed by increasing the value of external applied magnetic field. The transition region below T_c~(onset)(K) showed Arrhenius behavior due to thermally activated flow of magnetic vortices. Enhancement in flux flow activation energy(U_o) and suppression in transition width(ΔT) of CuTl-1223 phase with addition of Ag nanoparticles showed the improvement in flux pinning strength of superconductor.     

A proteomic analysis of bacterial strain<Emphasis Type="Italic">Sinorhizobium fredii</Emphasis> RT19 subjected to salt shock

Sinorhizobium fredii RT19, a strain of freeliving bacteria, was subjected to salt shock and its protein expression profiles were analyzed by differential display proteome approaches. The results of separation by two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (2D PAGE) showed that the number of resolved proteins was 481, 465 and 424, corresponding to salt-free control, 5 and 50 min 1 mol/L salt treatment, respectively. Among the resolved proteins, 82 in total had altered expression in response to salt-shock stress. 26 out of the 82 proteins were induced and 23 were completely inhibited, while 12 were up-regulated and 21 down-regulated in response to salt shock. In addition, the appearance of differentially displayed proteins responding to different salt shock periods is also reported. The identity of the 26 induced proteins was revealed by matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF/MS) followed by database searching. Among them, 20 were assigned to proteins with known functions. Their roles in response to salt shock stress are discussed.     

Structural and optical properties of Zn1−xNixTe thin films prepared by electron beam evaporation technique

Zn1-xNixTe thin films with different composition(x=0.0, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15 and 0.20) were deposited on glass substrate by electron beam evaporation technique followed by its characterization using advanced structural and optical analysis techniques. Structural properties of the prepared thin films were studied by X-ray diffraction(XRD). The XRD patterns revealed that the binary compounds transformed into a ternary compound with cubic structure having preferred orientation along the c-direction with(111) planes. Composition analysis of the films was determined by energy dispersive analysis of X-rays(EDAX) and found to be in agreement with the precursor composition. Optical properties such as extinction coefficient(k) and band gap energy of these films were examined by using a spectroscopic ellipsometer. It was found that the extinction coefficient(k) increased with the addition of Ni content in the alloy. In comparison, the band gap energy was also determined by using transmission spectra and found to be agreed with that of the ellipsometric results. These analyses confirm that the band gap energy decreases with the increase of Ni content in the alloy.     

非晶态软磁合金（Fe1—y Coy）82CU0.4Si4.4B13.2的结构弛豫

通过减落和电阻率的测量,研究非晶态合金(Fe_(1-γ)Co_γ)_(82)Cu_(0·t)Si_(4·4)B_(13·2)(y=0,0.01,0·02,0.05,0·10)的结构弛豫。在25～350℃温区内,所有合金淬态和经退火处理后的弛豫谱都有两个峰。第一和第二峰的峰位温度或最可几激活能值Q_(mp)对Co含量(y)有不同的依赖关系。在驰豫谱第二峰出现的温区内,电阻率与温度的关系偏离线性,对y<0.05的合金还有小峰出现。     

Fe_(77.3)Cu_(0.7)Nb_(1.3)Si_(13.5)B_(7.2)合金磁性的研究

研究了非晶 Fe_(77.3)Cu_(0.7)Nb_(1.3)Si_(13.5)B_(7.2)合金在400～600℃的温度范围内退火后磁性的变化。磁性测量结果表明,获得高磁导率的最佳退火温度约540℃左右;经 X 射线衍射分析证实:在该温度下退火,非晶态合金已经晶化并形成体心立方结构的α—FeSi 固溶体,其晶粒直径约10～15nm。这种超细晶粒的纳米晶是高磁导率的根源。     

非晶态Cu_(71)Ni_(10)Sn_5P_(14)合金的晶化

用DSD法、X射线衍射法以及电镜观察分析了Cu_(71)Ni_(10)Sn_5P_(14)非晶态合金的晶化过程。证明该合金在晶化前发生非晶基体的相分离。此后,两种成分不同的非晶相分别按多型性晶化及共晶晶化的方式进行晶化反应。整个晶化过程分成三个主要阶段。     

Busemann functions on (R)RI( m, n ) and (R)IV(n)

The Busemann function plays a very important role in studying topology and geometry of a complete Riemannian manifold. In this paper, the Busemann functions on the real classical domain of the first type and the Cartan domain of the fourth type in the explicit formulas are obtained.     

Na_(3.3)Zr_(1.65-X)Ti_XSi_(1.9)P_(1.1)O_(11.5)系统的相组成及性能

通过高温（１１７３—１４７３Ｋ）固相反应．制备了钠快离子导体ＮＡ３．３Ｚｒ１．６５－ＸＴｉＸＳｉ１．９ Ｐ１．１Ｏ１１．５系统中Ｘ＝０－１．６５的一系列合成物，研究了该系统的相变情况，探明了在ｘ＝０．５－０．９ 的组成范围内可制得ＮＡＳＩＣＯＮ单相．其中电导性最好的是Ｘ＝０．６的合成物．在６２３ｋ时它的电导 率为１８．９Ｓ·ｍ－１，在４７３—６７３Ｋ温区里其电导激活能为４１．７ＫＪ／ｍｏｌｅ．     

非晶态合金(Fe_(100-x)M_x)_(83)B_(17)和Zr_(100-x)M_x的杨氏模量

用超声波脉冲透射技术获得了三元非晶态合金(Fe_(100-x)M_x)_(83)B_(17)和二元非晶态合金Zr_(100-x)M_x的声速,并确定了它们的杨氏模量。对于前者合金元素M指Cr,Mo,W,Zr和Co;对于后者指Fe,Ni和Co。文中讨论了声速与组分的原子百分数含量x之间的关系,并讨论了近程有序,合金元素密度以及不同尺寸原子之间的随机堆砌引起的致密化等对声速的影响。     

钠快离子导体Na_(2.5)Zr_(2-x)Ti_xSi_(1.5)P_(1.5)O_(12.0)系统的研究

钠快离子导体Ｎａ_２．５Ｚｒ_２－ｘＴｉ_ｘＳｉ_１．５Ｐ_１．５Ｏ_１２．０系统ｘ＝０－２．０的化合物，由Ｎａ_３ＰＯ_４－ＺｒＯ_２－ＺｒＰ_２Ｏ_７－ＳｉＯ_２－ＴｉＯ_２为反应的起始原料，在９００℃－１２００℃的高温下反应数小时至二十小时制得。系统化合物的相变关系已探明，并测定了有关的单纯相在不同温度下的导电率以及电导激活能。相当于起始组成为Ｎａ_２．５Ｚｒ_１．０Ｔｉ_１．０Ｓｉ_１．５Ｐ_１．５Ｏ_１２．０的单纯相（标为２．５１相）在３００℃时的导电率σ３００＝１．８５×１０－２（Ω·ｃｍ）－１，其电导激活能为２３．６４ｋＪ／ｍｏｌｅ，相当于起始组成为Ｎａ_２．５Ｔｉ_２．０Ｓｉ_１．５Ｐ_１．５Ｏ_１２．０的单纯相（标为２．５２相）在３００℃时的导电率σ３００＝０．４６×１０－２（Ω·ｃｍ）－１，其电导激活能为２８．８９ｋＪ／ｍｏｌｅ．