White organic light-emitting devices using Zn（BTZ）2 doped with Rubrene as emitting layer

Zn(BTZ)2 was synthesized from the complex reaction between zinc acetate dihydrate and 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl) benzothiazolate. Then Zn(BTZ)2 was used as main light-emitting material doped with different amounts of fluorescent dye Rubrene and fabricated a series of white organic light emitting devices. The configurations were as follows: ITO/PVK:TPD/Zn(BTZ)2:Rubrene/Al. The doping concentration of Rubrene in Zn(BTZ)2 was 1.2%, 0.12%, 0.08% and 0.05%, respectively. According to the EL spectra and CIE coordinates of the above devices, the optimum doping concentration (0.05%, weight percent) had been determined. The steady and bright white light emitting of the device with 0.05% doping concentration had been obtained, and the white emission covered a wide range of driving voltage (10--22.5 V). The CIE coordinates were (x=0.341, y=0.334) at the driving voltage of 20 V, which was very close to the equi-energy point (x=0.333, y=0.333), and the corresponding luminance and external quantum efficiency were 4048 Cd/m^2 and 0.63% (4.05 Cd/A), respectively. Lastly, we also discussed the emitting mechanisms of the material and the devices.     

Template—free electrosynthesis of aligned poly（p—phenylene） microtubules

Poly （p-phenylene)(PPP) microtubules with diameters of 0.2-0.8μm and lengths of -10μm have been synthesized by direct oxidation of benzene in the mixed electrolyte of boron trifluoride diethyl etherate(BFEE)and trifluoroacetic acid(TFA)(BFEE:TFA=2:1,by volume),containing a certain amount dodecylbenzene-sul-fonate(SDBS)as surfactant.The microtubules were grown vertically on the working electrode surface.The tubular morphology has been confirmed by scanning and transmission electron microscopies and the chain structure of the skin of the tubules has been characterized by Raman spectros-copy.The electrode property,monomer/surfactant molar ration and the value of applied potentical have strong effects on the morphology of the microtubules.     

Three new zinc（Ⅱ） coordination polymers： Modulation of extended structures driven by assistant ligands

Three new complexes, [Zn（dtb）（4,4′-bipy）]·5H2O （1）, [Zn（dtb）（bpp）]·H2O （2） and [Zn（dtb）（phen）2]·CH3- CH2OH·H2O （3） （dtb = 5,5′-dithiobis（2-nitrobenzoic acid）, 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine, bpp = 1,3-bi（4-pyridyl） propane, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline）, have been constructed by dtb ligand and zinc salt in the presence of different assistant N-containing ligands under hydrothermal conditions. The structures of the complexes were established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Although compounds 1 and 2 are both 2D networks, the cavities＇ forms and pitch of helix are different. The structure of compound 3 shows a 1D helical chain, and is extended by the supermolecule interactions into a 2D framework. These neutral polymeric complexes exhibit structural and dimensional diversity due to the different coordination modes of the flexible dtb ligand and the effect of assistant ligands.     

Abnormal piezoresponse behavior of Pb（Mg1／3Nb2／3）O3-30% PbTiO3 single crystal studied by high vacuum scanning force microscopy

The piezoresponse behavior dependence of the Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-30%PbTi03 single crystal on the vacuum degree has been investigated by scanning force microscopy in the piezoresponse mode under high vacuum. Unusual piezoresponse behavior related to the screening charges compensation mechanism is observed on the (111) crystal face. The significant piezoresponse degradation behavior with low piezoresponse signal under high vacuum is attributed to the instability of the polarization state due to the insufficient compensation of the intrinsic screening charges for the polarization charges in PMN-30%PT single crystal. In contrast, the remarkable domain contrast of the sample at ambient pressure is owing to the dominant surface screening charges deriving from surface adsorption, which plays an important role in determining the stability of the domain behavior and in achieving the optimal properties.     

Fluorescence quenching effect of metal ions for α,α''''-diamine containing conjugated polymers in solid films

The fluorescence quenching effect of the conjugated polymers P1 and P2 (the molecular recognitions are twisted 2,2'-bipyridine (bpy) and planar 1,10-phenanthrolin (phen), respectively) films upon the addition of metal ions has been studied. And the results showed that P2 exhibited stronger fluorescence quenching ability upon the addition of both transition metal ions and main group metal ions compared with that of P1. The 20° twist angle between the two consecutive pyridine rings of bpy unit in the P1 main chain is the reason for the weaker fluorescence quenching ability compared with P2, in which the planar phen unit can chelate with metal ions relatively freely without the conformational transition. So P2 is a kind of material with better properties for solid film devices, such as sensors for metal ions recognition.     

Coordination polymer based on （1,2-bis（2-picolinamido） phenyl）copper

( 1,2-bis(2-pyridinecarboxamido)benzene copper Cu(bpb) was synthesized and employed as a building block to construct supramolecular coordination polymer based on intermolecular coordination and hydrogen bonding interactions. X-ray single-crystal diffraction characterization revealed that intermolecular coordination interactions lead to the formation of one-dimensional infinite molecular columns, which array along the same direction in the crystal resulting in the three-dimensional network. The molecular columns are linked together by hydrogen-bonding interactions, which infinitely extend in bc plane. The one-dimensional coordination bonding and two-dimensional hydrogen-bonding interactions result in the formation of supramolecular coordination polymer.     

Cleaner and convenient preparation of 3-（4,6-dimethoxy-pyrimidin-2-yloxy）-2-methyl-phenol

Environmental concerns have highlighted the need of cleaner technologies. A cleaner, convenient and selective technology has been developed for the preparation of 3-(4,6-dimethoxy-pyrimidin-2-yloxy)-2-methyl-phenol (DPMP) from 2-methyl-benzene-1,3-diol in water as solvent. The isolated yield of DPMP is up to 86% in good selectivity. The product structure was characterized by conventional methods, 1^H-NMR and MS. This technology belongs to the modern concept of environmentally friendly low wastes or non-wastes technology (LWNWT).     

Crystal structure and surface photo-electric property of Mn（Ⅱ） coordination supramolecules

Two Mn（Ⅱ） coordination supramolecules, [Mn2（C8HTO2）4（phen）2（p-H20）] （1） and [Mn2（btec）（phen）2（H2O）6]·2H2O （2） （phen=1,10-phenanthroline, H4btec=1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid）, were synthesized by hydrothermal method. The crystal structures of the complexes were determined by X-ray single crystal diffraction. The result indicates that （1） and （2） are both binuclear Mn（Ⅱ） complexes. The existence of hydrogen bonds makes the binuclear complexes become further connected to coordination supramolecules, which possess 1D and 3D infinite structures respectively. The complexes were identified by IR, UV-Vis, surface photovoltage spectrum （SPS） and field-induced surface photovoltage spectrum （FISPS）. The results of SPS for the complexes indicate that they both exhibit positive surface photovoltage response bands in the range of 300-600 nm. The SPS phase spectrum and FISPS of complexes indicate that they show certain p-type semiconductor characteristic. However, the intensity, position and number of the SPV response bands are different obviously. The difference of the SPV response bands is mainly attributed to the different structures of the complexes and the different coordination environment of Mn（ll） in the two complexes. This paper discusses the action of hydrogen bonds in the construction of the supramolecule and the change on the surface photovoltage of complex in different coordination environment.     

Interactions between crystal violet and AOT in aqueous solutions and in A OT／isooctane／water microemulsions

The absorbance of crystal violet (CV) in a series of aqueous solutions and a series of sodium bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate (AOT)/isooctane/water microemulsions has been determined. Association models have been used to analyse the experimental data to obtain the association constants of CV and AOT in the above two media. It was found that about up to 57% CV was associated by AOT in AOT/isooctane/water microemulsions, which reduced the reaction rate of alkaline fading of crystal violet in the microemulsions.     

Synthesis of 1 -（5 - nitro - 3 - phenylazophenyl）-triazene and Its Color Reaction with Cobalt

A new chromogenie reagent, 1 -(5-nitro- 3-benzopsendothiazde)- 3 -(4-phenylazophenyl)-triazene (NBPTPAPT) has been synthesized and used as a sensitive reagent for the spectrophotometric determination of cobalt.In the presence of Tween-80, the reagent with Co (Ⅱ)forms a yellow complex (1 2) in the buffer solution of Na2B4O7-NaOH at pH 10.54. The apparent molar range of 0-240 μg/ L for Co (Ⅱ) by dual-wavelength spectrophotometry. Trace cobalt in vitamin B12 and tea samples has been determined with satisfactory results.     

Studies on the interaction of DNA and Ru (1,10-phenanthroline)2− (dipyrido[3,2−a:2′,3′−c]phenazine)2+

The interaction of Ru(phen)₂(dppz)²⁺(phen=1,10-phenanthroline,dppz=dipyrido[3,2−1:2′,3′−c]phenazine) and the calfthymus DNA were studied with fluorescence and ultraviolet visible absorption spectroscopy. The ultraviolet visible absorption spectrum of Ru(phen)₂(dppz)²⁺ calfthymus DNA, and their interaction demonstrated that Ru(phen)₂(dppz)²⁺ intercalated into the double helix of DNA via the ligand dppz. Fe(CN)₆ ⁴⁻ and NaCl can not quench the fluorescence of Ru(phen)₂(dppz)²⁺-DNA, which was in agreement with the intercalation mode. Foundation item: Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China Biography: LING Lian-sheng (1972-), male, PhD, candidate.     

Investigation of Ru （ phen ）3^2＋-Hydrazine-Ce（Ⅳ） Chemiluminescence System and Its Analytical Application

0 IntroductionThbiep ycroidmipnlee)xru ctahteinoinu mof(Ⅱ r)u t(he Rniuu(mbip,y m)3ai2n +ly) atrnids- t(r2is -,(21’ -,10-phenanthroline)ruthenium(Ⅱ) (Ru(phen)32 +) ,is a kindof sensitive analytical reagent for electrogenerated chemilumi-nescence(ECL) and chemiluminescence(CL) ,on which a par-ticular review has been presented[1]. The earliest publicationon the synthesis of Ru(bipy)32 +appeared in 1936[2], andduringthefollowing30 years ,theinvestigations relatedtothissubstance were only in…     

Application of Nanometer-Size Titanium Dioxide in Extreme-Trace V（Ⅴ） Analysis

0Introduction Vanadiumplaysanimportantroleinmodernindustry,es peciallyinsteelandchemicalindustry.Forinstance,itscompoundsarewidelyappliedintheproceduresofvitrioland petroleumchemicalmanufactureascatalyzers[14].Vanadium hasseveralvalences,butgenerallyitslowvalencesturnintohighoneseasilyinenvironment[5].BecauseV(Ⅴ)isthemost stableandpoisonousone,weoftenlayemphasisonitinenvi ronmentalpollutioncontrol.Vanadiumexistsinenvironmentalwaterwithextremelylowconcentration.Inseawateritscontentislessthan…     

Determination of some carbonyl carboxylic acids using chemiluminescent reaction of Ru(bipy)3 2+−Ce(IV)

A coupled chemiluminescence method for the determination of some carboxylic acids was developed, based on their enhancement the chemiluminescence light emission of the reaction of tirs (2,2′-bipyridine) ruthenium(II) and Ce(IV) in sulfuric acid medium. The conditions for their determination were optimized. The following detection limits were obtained: oxalic acid, 2.67×10⁻⁸ mol/L; propandioic acid, 1.20×10⁻⁶ mol/L; pyruvic acid, 1.35×10⁻⁸ mol/L; citric acid, 5.10×10⁻⁸ mol/L; barbituric acid, 2.48×10⁻⁷ mol/L. The proposed method was successfully applied to determination of oxalic acid. The coupled chemiluminescent reaction mechanism and rate equation are proposed. Foundation item: Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province Biography: HAN He-you (1962-), male, Associate professor, phD, graduate candidate     

Flow-injection microcolumn on-line preconcentration for the determination of chromium (VI)

A rapid and sensitive on-line preconcentration method for spectrophotometric determination of chromium (VI) in nature water is described. Preconcentration and determination are based on (i) the quantitative and fast adsorption of chromium (VI) on the high surface area nanometer-size TiO₂ (anatase) powders, which prepared by a sol-gel method from hydrolysis of TiCl₄ and (ii) the quantitative and reproducible elution of Cr (VI) by 2.0 mol·L⁻¹ HCl. A mini-column system for preconcentration is developed, Cr(VI) on the mini-column is eluted and merged with a stream water and DPCB (1,5-diphenylcarbazide) as the chromogenic reagent. The proposed system permits throughputs of 6 sample h⁻¹ (0.001 μg·mL⁻¹ Cr(VI)) or 20 sample h⁻¹ (0.1 μg·mL⁻¹ Cr(VI)). The preconcentration factor is 55. The detection limit is 0.8 ng · mL⁻¹ Cr(VI). The reproducibility is satisfactory with a relative standard deviation of less than 3.35% (0.01 μg·mL⁻¹ Cr(VI),n=5). Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Ma Wanhong: born in 1961, Ph. D. Graduate student, Associate professor     

Chemiluminescence determination of thiourea using tris (1,10-phenanthroline)-ruthenium (II) KMnO4 system

The light emission produced by thiourea in oxidation process by permanganate in acidic solution in the presence of Ru(phen) ₂ ^{3 +} is used to determine 1.0×10⁻⁵ −1.0×10⁻⁵ mol/L thiourea. The limit of detection is 9.8×10⁻⁹ mol/L and the relative standard deviation is 1.1% for a 1.0×10⁻⁵ mol/L thiourea solution (n=10). The method was applied satisfactorily to the determination of thiourea. Foundation item, Support by Ministry of Education, Wuhan University and Alumni Association of it Biography: Wu Feng-wu(1963-), Male, Ph. D, research direction: analytical chemistry.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Polyamide-Containing 2, 6- （Substituded） pyridine Derivatives

0 IntroductionPayrriodminaetiics hoenteer oofc ythcleics m .os tC oambupnoduanndts a cnodn tbaeisntin kgno twhnepyridine ring are widely distributedin nature,principally asenzymes and alkaloids . Pyridine enzymes have been foundintissues of all plants and ani mals examined thus far ,andare derivedfromeither nicotinic acid or Vitamin B6[1].Pyr-idine derivatives are also the building block of many phar-maceuticals with a wide range of functionalities that includeantitubercular compounds ,antivi…     

Direct electrochemistry and electrocatalysis of horseradish peroxidase in MnO2 nanosheet film

A novel material MnO2 nanosheet has been used as the support matrix for the immobilization of horseradish peroxidase （HRP）. HRP entrapped in MnO2 nanosheet film exhibits facile direct electron transfer with the electron transfer rate constant of 6.86 s^-1. The HRP/MnO2 nanosheet film gives a reversible redox couple with the apparent formal peak potential （E^0＇） of -0.315 V （vs. Ag/AgCl） in pH 6.5 phosphate buffer solution （PBS）. The formal potential E^0＇ of HRP shifts linearly with pH with a slope of -53.75 mV.pH^-1, denoting that an electron transfer accompanies single-proton transportation. The immobilized HRP shows an electrocatslytic activity to the reduction of H2O2. The response time of the biosensor for H2O2 is less than 3 s, and the detection limit is 0.21 μmol · L^-1 based on signal/noise = 3.     

Optical Properties of Ru（bipy）2 （dppx）^2＋ in Different Environments

The emission spectra of Ru（bipy）2 （dppx）^2＋ in different environments has been studied. It was found that the solvent polarity and the ability of donating and transferring proton are the important factors in predicting luminescence intensity in different systems. The increasing content of water in the organic solutions of Ru（bipy）2 （dppx）^2＋ leads to de crease in emission intensity that follows the Perrin sphere of quenching model. The effect of base content of DNA on the fluorescence spectra of Ru （bipy）2 （dppx）^2＋ has also been studied.     

Theoretical study on the lithium bond interaction of furan homologues C4H4Y （Y=O,S） with LiCH3 via DFT and MP2

The optimizations geometries and interaction energy corrected by BSSE of the complexes between C4H4Y （Y=O, S） and CHiLi have been calculated at the B3LYP/6-311＋＋G^＊＊ and MP2/6-311＋＋G^＊＊ levels. Three complexes were obtained. Abnormally, the calculations showed that all the C10--Li14 bond lengths increased obviously but the blue-shift of C10-Li14 stretching frequency occurred after formed complexes. The calculated binding energy with basis set super-position error （BSSE） and zero-point vibrational energy corrections of complexes I-III is -45.757, -35.700 and -39.107 kJ·mol^-1, respectively. The analyses on the combining interaction with the atom-in-molecules theory （AIM） also showed that a relatively strong lithium bond interaction presented in furan homologues C4H4Y-LiCH3 systems. Natural bond orbital theory （NBO） analysis has been performed, and the results revealed that the complex I is formed with n-σ type lithium bond interaction between C4H40 and LiCH3, complex II is formed with TT-s type lithium bond interaction between C4H4O and LiCH3, and complex III is formed with TT-s and n-s type lithium bond interactions between C4H4S and LiCH3, respectively.