Atomically precise gold(Au)nanoclusters(NCs)as visible light photosensitizers supported on the substrate for photoredox catalysis have attracted considerable attentions.However,eficient control of their photocatalytic...Atomically precise gold(Au)nanoclusters(NCs)as visible light photosensitizers supported on the substrate for photoredox catalysis have attracted considerable attentions.However,eficient control of their photocatalytic activity and long-term stability is still challenging.Herein,we report a coordination-assisted self-assembly strategy in combination with electrostatic interaction to sandwich Au2:(Capt)18(abbreviated as AU25,Capt=captopril)NCs between an inner core and an outer shell made of UiO-66,denoted as UiO-66@Au25@UiO-66.Notably,the sandwich-like nanocomposite displays significantly enhanced catalytic activity along with an excellent stability when used in the selective photocatalytic aerobic oxidation of sulfide to sulfoxide.As comparison,AU25 NCs simply located at the outer surface or insider matrix of UiO-66(short as Au2/UiO-66 and AU2s@UiO-66)show poor stability and low conversion,respectively.This structure regulated difference in the catalytic performances of three nanocomposites is assigned to the varied distribution of active sites(Au NCs)in metal-organic frameworks(MOFs).This work offers the opportunity for application of nanoclusters in catalysis,energy conversion and even biology.展开更多
VOSO4 immobilized within nanoreactors of Al-MCM-41 (VO2+/Al-MCM-41) was synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption-desorption, and chemical analysi...VOSO4 immobilized within nanoreactors of Al-MCM-41 (VO2+/Al-MCM-41) was synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption-desorption, and chemical analysis techniques. The prepared VO2+/Al-MCM-41 successfully catalyzes the oxidation of aryl alkyl sulfides and up to 99% conversion and 90% selectivity for the corresponding sulfoxides were obtained with H2O2 as oxidant in acetonitrile at room temperature in 30 min.展开更多
N-doping has significant influence in manipulating the properties of TiO_(2),and this has stimulated the development of N-donor-functionalized titanium-oxo clusters(TOCs)as molecular models to study the structure-prop...N-doping has significant influence in manipulating the properties of TiO_(2),and this has stimulated the development of N-donor-functionalized titanium-oxo clusters(TOCs)as molecular models to study the structure-property relationship.However,the structural type and photoresponsive application are still limited for such TOCs,especially regarding the high-nuclearity TOCs that contain structure unit of TiO_(2)for photocatalysis.Herein,we showed the synthesis of a series of high-nuclearity TOCs 1-3 compounds usingπ-conjugated 1,10-phenanthroline(phen)as chromophore and N-donor functional ligand.Compound 1 features cocrystal structure composed of one[Ti_(26)]~(2+)and half[Ti_(22)]~(2+),which renders it as the first cocrystallized TOC containing two positively charged species and phen-functionalized TOC showing the highest nuclearity up to 37 Ti centers.By adjusting the synthetic conditions,the individual{Ti_(22)}and{Ti_(26)}clusters can also be isolated as Compounds 2 and 3,respectively.The core structure of{Ti_(22)}is mainly constructed from four lacunary{Ti_(4)}derived from pentagonal{Ti(Ti)_5}unit,while{Ti_(26)}is built from four complete{Ti(Ti)_5}unit.Notably,a{Ti_8O_(14)}structure unit of anatase TiO_(2)can be identified in{Ti_(26)}.Based on the unique structural features and proper photophysical and photochemical properties of Compounds 1-3,they are applied for photocatalytic sulfoxidation.Owing to the presence of anatase structure unit in{Ti_(26)}and the synergistic effect from{Ti_(22)}and{Ti_(26)},the catalytic performance presents in the order of Compound 1>Compound 3>Compound 2.This work provides excellent models to understand the structureproperty relationship from the perspective of cocrystallization and Ti-O binding model and will further promote the application of TOCs as functional catalysts for organic transformation.展开更多
An unprecedented electrochemical oxidative trifunctionalization of olefins with diaryl disulfides/aryl thiols and N-chlorosuccinimide in an aqueous system is developed.Two C-Cl bonds,one C-S bond,and one S=O bond are ...An unprecedented electrochemical oxidative trifunctionalization of olefins with diaryl disulfides/aryl thiols and N-chlorosuccinimide in an aqueous system is developed.Two C-Cl bonds,one C-S bond,and one S=O bond are produced simultaneously in one step from simple and commercially available starting materials with clean energy.This tandem methodology features as mild reaction conditions,transition metal and additional oxidant free,broad substrate scope,good functional group compatibility,and gram scale preparation.展开更多
A practical approach to the asymmetric synthesis of the ring A substructure of genkwadane A, a daphnane diterpenoid, was developed. This synthesis features the Mukaiyama aldol reaction to introduce the quaternary ster...A practical approach to the asymmetric synthesis of the ring A substructure of genkwadane A, a daphnane diterpenoid, was developed. This synthesis features the Mukaiyama aldol reaction to introduce the quaternary stereogenic center at C4 and VO(acac)2-catalyzed Jackson-Ellman-Bolrn sulfoxidation to deliver the corresponding sulfoxide. The Dieckmann-type condensation was efficiently promoted by KHMDS and the ring A substructure was finally accomplished through Barton iodination condition.展开更多
The asymmetric oxidation of sulfides catalyzed by WO3 and 30% H2O2 in the presence of salan as chiral ligands under heterogeneous conditions is described. The reaction system is very easily to be operated. Mild to hig...The asymmetric oxidation of sulfides catalyzed by WO3 and 30% H2O2 in the presence of salan as chiral ligands under heterogeneous conditions is described. The reaction system is very easily to be operated. Mild to high chemical yields and moderate enantioselectivities were obtained.展开更多
Polymer-immobilized catalysis has many advantages such as easy recovery and reuse of catalyst. We prepared three novel chiral 1,1'-bi-2-naphthol-Ti coordination polymers with properly designed ligands and Ti(O^ipr)...Polymer-immobilized catalysis has many advantages such as easy recovery and reuse of catalyst. We prepared three novel chiral 1,1'-bi-2-naphthol-Ti coordination polymers with properly designed ligands and Ti(O^ipr)4 under mild conditions. The prepared polymers exhibited good activity and excellent enantioselectivity (over 99%ee) in catalyzing the asymmetric oxidation of sulfides. The bridge linker in the polymer and the reaction solvent noticeably affected the enantioseleetivity. The chiral coordination polymer was very stable and easy to separate from catalyzed reaction systems, with no significant loss of activity or enantioselectivity after reuse for at least ten times. These findings suggest a promising type of catalysts for synthesizing the widely used sulfoxides by asymmetrically oxidizing sulfides.展开更多
Fucoxanthin was extracted from the intact rhizoid of Laminariajaponica Aresch with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and then recovered from the DMSO extract by partitioning into ethyl acetate and subsequent evaporation. S...Fucoxanthin was extracted from the intact rhizoid of Laminariajaponica Aresch with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and then recovered from the DMSO extract by partitioning into ethyl acetate and subsequent evaporation. Some isolation conditions such as solvent volume and extraction time were screened. The quantity and quality of the extracted fucoxanthin were determined by spectral analysis (absorption spectra and fluorescence emission spectra). The results indicated that: (1) the average total content of fucoxanthin was 122.1μg in 1 g of fresh L. japonica rhizoid; (2) in comparison with the widely used organic solvent, acetone, DMSO was much more effective for the extraction of fucoxanthin; (3) both DMSO volume and extraction time influenced extraction efficiency such as the recovery rate and purity of fucoxanthin (1 g of fresh L. japonica rhizoid treated with 4 mL DMSO for 60 min, yielded 〉 88% of the total fucoxanthin with purity 0.63); (4) when (NH4)2SO4 concentration was in the range of 0.5-1.0 mol/L, the pigments rapidly and entirely moved from DMSO into the ethyl acetate phase; (5) the ethyl acetate and DMSO were recycled using a rotary evaporator.展开更多
基金the National Key Basic Research Program of China(No.2016YFA0200700,Z.Y.T)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21890381 and 21721002,Z.Y.T)+1 种基金Frontier Science Key Project of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.QYZDJ-SSW-SLH038,Z.Y.T)K.C.Wong Education Foundation(Z.Y.T).
文摘Atomically precise gold(Au)nanoclusters(NCs)as visible light photosensitizers supported on the substrate for photoredox catalysis have attracted considerable attentions.However,eficient control of their photocatalytic activity and long-term stability is still challenging.Herein,we report a coordination-assisted self-assembly strategy in combination with electrostatic interaction to sandwich Au2:(Capt)18(abbreviated as AU25,Capt=captopril)NCs between an inner core and an outer shell made of UiO-66,denoted as UiO-66@Au25@UiO-66.Notably,the sandwich-like nanocomposite displays significantly enhanced catalytic activity along with an excellent stability when used in the selective photocatalytic aerobic oxidation of sulfide to sulfoxide.As comparison,AU25 NCs simply located at the outer surface or insider matrix of UiO-66(short as Au2/UiO-66 and AU2s@UiO-66)show poor stability and low conversion,respectively.This structure regulated difference in the catalytic performances of three nanocomposites is assigned to the varied distribution of active sites(Au NCs)in metal-organic frameworks(MOFs).This work offers the opportunity for application of nanoclusters in catalysis,energy conversion and even biology.
基金Supported by the Research Council of the University of Alzahra, Iran
文摘VOSO4 immobilized within nanoreactors of Al-MCM-41 (VO2+/Al-MCM-41) was synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption-desorption, and chemical analysis techniques. The prepared VO2+/Al-MCM-41 successfully catalyzes the oxidation of aryl alkyl sulfides and up to 99% conversion and 90% selectivity for the corresponding sulfoxides were obtained with H2O2 as oxidant in acetonitrile at room temperature in 30 min.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21901037,21901038 and 92161111)the Program for Professor of Special Appointment(Eastern Scholar)at Shanghai Institutions of Higher Learning+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2232019G-07)the International Cooperation Fund of Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(No.21130750100)。
文摘N-doping has significant influence in manipulating the properties of TiO_(2),and this has stimulated the development of N-donor-functionalized titanium-oxo clusters(TOCs)as molecular models to study the structure-property relationship.However,the structural type and photoresponsive application are still limited for such TOCs,especially regarding the high-nuclearity TOCs that contain structure unit of TiO_(2)for photocatalysis.Herein,we showed the synthesis of a series of high-nuclearity TOCs 1-3 compounds usingπ-conjugated 1,10-phenanthroline(phen)as chromophore and N-donor functional ligand.Compound 1 features cocrystal structure composed of one[Ti_(26)]~(2+)and half[Ti_(22)]~(2+),which renders it as the first cocrystallized TOC containing two positively charged species and phen-functionalized TOC showing the highest nuclearity up to 37 Ti centers.By adjusting the synthetic conditions,the individual{Ti_(22)}and{Ti_(26)}clusters can also be isolated as Compounds 2 and 3,respectively.The core structure of{Ti_(22)}is mainly constructed from four lacunary{Ti_(4)}derived from pentagonal{Ti(Ti)_5}unit,while{Ti_(26)}is built from four complete{Ti(Ti)_5}unit.Notably,a{Ti_8O_(14)}structure unit of anatase TiO_(2)can be identified in{Ti_(26)}.Based on the unique structural features and proper photophysical and photochemical properties of Compounds 1-3,they are applied for photocatalytic sulfoxidation.Owing to the presence of anatase structure unit in{Ti_(26)}and the synergistic effect from{Ti_(22)}and{Ti_(26)},the catalytic performance presents in the order of Compound 1>Compound 3>Compound 2.This work provides excellent models to understand the structureproperty relationship from the perspective of cocrystallization and Ti-O binding model and will further promote the application of TOCs as functional catalysts for organic transformation.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21702175,21961037,22061040 and 22161044)the Program for Tianshan Innovative Research Team of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(No.2021D14011)the Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(No.2020D01C077)for support of this research.
文摘An unprecedented electrochemical oxidative trifunctionalization of olefins with diaryl disulfides/aryl thiols and N-chlorosuccinimide in an aqueous system is developed.Two C-Cl bonds,one C-S bond,and one S=O bond are produced simultaneously in one step from simple and commercially available starting materials with clean energy.This tandem methodology features as mild reaction conditions,transition metal and additional oxidant free,broad substrate scope,good functional group compatibility,and gram scale preparation.
文摘A practical approach to the asymmetric synthesis of the ring A substructure of genkwadane A, a daphnane diterpenoid, was developed. This synthesis features the Mukaiyama aldol reaction to introduce the quaternary stereogenic center at C4 and VO(acac)2-catalyzed Jackson-Ellman-Bolrn sulfoxidation to deliver the corresponding sulfoxide. The Dieckmann-type condensation was efficiently promoted by KHMDS and the ring A substructure was finally accomplished through Barton iodination condition.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20102002,20472028)Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province for their financial support(No.20332050).
文摘The asymmetric oxidation of sulfides catalyzed by WO3 and 30% H2O2 in the presence of salan as chiral ligands under heterogeneous conditions is described. The reaction system is very easily to be operated. Mild to high chemical yields and moderate enantioselectivities were obtained.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing Science and Technology Committee (No.2007BB4442)the Science and Technology Research Project of Chongqing Education Commission (No.KJ070402)
文摘Polymer-immobilized catalysis has many advantages such as easy recovery and reuse of catalyst. We prepared three novel chiral 1,1'-bi-2-naphthol-Ti coordination polymers with properly designed ligands and Ti(O^ipr)4 under mild conditions. The prepared polymers exhibited good activity and excellent enantioselectivity (over 99%ee) in catalyzing the asymmetric oxidation of sulfides. The bridge linker in the polymer and the reaction solvent noticeably affected the enantioseleetivity. The chiral coordination polymer was very stable and easy to separate from catalyzed reaction systems, with no significant loss of activity or enantioselectivity after reuse for at least ten times. These findings suggest a promising type of catalysts for synthesizing the widely used sulfoxides by asymmetrically oxidizing sulfides.
文摘Fucoxanthin was extracted from the intact rhizoid of Laminariajaponica Aresch with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and then recovered from the DMSO extract by partitioning into ethyl acetate and subsequent evaporation. Some isolation conditions such as solvent volume and extraction time were screened. The quantity and quality of the extracted fucoxanthin were determined by spectral analysis (absorption spectra and fluorescence emission spectra). The results indicated that: (1) the average total content of fucoxanthin was 122.1μg in 1 g of fresh L. japonica rhizoid; (2) in comparison with the widely used organic solvent, acetone, DMSO was much more effective for the extraction of fucoxanthin; (3) both DMSO volume and extraction time influenced extraction efficiency such as the recovery rate and purity of fucoxanthin (1 g of fresh L. japonica rhizoid treated with 4 mL DMSO for 60 min, yielded 〉 88% of the total fucoxanthin with purity 0.63); (4) when (NH4)2SO4 concentration was in the range of 0.5-1.0 mol/L, the pigments rapidly and entirely moved from DMSO into the ethyl acetate phase; (5) the ethyl acetate and DMSO were recycled using a rotary evaporator.