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Inorganic Chemistry, Apr 17, 2013
Inorganic Chemistry, 2021
is considered the 'standard' NSR catalyst and has been extensively studied for this process since... more is considered the 'standard' NSR catalyst and has been extensively studied for this process since original publica on by Takahashi et al. (1996). As such, the chemical processes involved during NSR cycles are well understood NSR catalysts generally consist of a noble metal and 'storage component' (alkaline earth metal) supported on alumina. Opera ng through alternate lean and rich condi ons, the NO x is ini ally 'stored' on the catalyst surface during lean condi ons (Figure 2), in the form of nitrates and nitrites. Subsequent introduc on of a reductant, in this case H 2 , reduces the stored species to form N 2 Although silver catalysts have previously been explored for related deNO x applica ons , primarily in Selec ve Cataly c Reduc on (SCR) approaches (e.g. Burch et al. (2004), their performance in NSR reac ons has not been reported
Measurements made on an operational gasification plant (Figure 2), identified the gaseous fuel pr... more Measurements made on an operational gasification plant (Figure 2), identified the gaseous fuel produced as having a 10-17 % H 2 content depending on the conditions in the gasifier Utilising H 2 already present in the system (Figure 1) could provide a reductant which does not have to be specially manufactured (e.g. NH 3 , urea), and hence would be a cleaner approach H 2 can also be used in NO x storage and reduction (NSR) processes where NO x species are 'trapped' and subsequently reduced through alternate lean and rich-burn cycles (Figure 4
Supramolecular Chemistry, 2008
Phosphorus, Sulfur, and Silicon and the Related Elements, 2011
Dimethyl sulfite, (MeO) 2 S˭O, has been known for a long time as an alkylating, alkoxylating, ace... more Dimethyl sulfite, (MeO) 2 S˭O, has been known for a long time as an alkylating, alkoxylating, acetalizing, and transetherification reagent in organic synthesis. 1 1. Van Woerden, HF 1963. Chem. Rev , 63: 557571. [CrossRef], [Web of Science ®] View all references ...
Journal of Crystal Growth, 2013
Inorganic Chemistry, 2009
The coordination-driven self-assemblies of mixed-ligand dialkyltin derivatives, [(Et(2)Sn)(4) (O(... more The coordination-driven self-assemblies of mixed-ligand dialkyltin derivatives, [(Et(2)Sn)(4) (O(2)P(OH)Me)(2)(O(3)PMe)(2)(OSO(2)Et)(2) x 2 H(2)O](n) 1, [(Et(2)Sn)(3)(O(3)PMe)(2)(OSO(2)Me)(2) x CHCl(3)](n) 2, and [(Me(2)Sn)(3)(O(3)PBu(t))(2)(OSO(2)Me)(2) x 2 CHCl(3)](n) 3 have been achieved by reacting the tin precursors, [R(2)Sn(OR(1))(OSO(2)R(1))](n) (R = Et, R(1) = Et (1a), Me (2a); R = Me, R(1) = Me (3a)) with an equimolar amount of methylphosphonic/t-butylphosphonic acid under mild conditions (rt, 8 h, CH(2)Cl(2)). These have been characterized by IR and multinuclear ((1)H, (13)C, (31)P, and (119)Sn) NMR spectroscopy as well as single crystal X-ray diffraction. The asymmetric unit of 1 is composed of a tetranuclear, Sn(4)(mu(2)-PO(2))(2)(mu(3)-PO(3))(2) core bearing an appended ethanesulfonate group on each terminal tin (Sn2) atom and two P(OH)...O hydrogen bonded water molecules. The ladder-like structural motif thus formed is extended into one-dimensional polymeric chains by virtue of bridging bidentate mode of the sulfonate groups. These chains are linked by O-H...O(S) hydrogen bonds involving H(2)O molecules and oxygen atoms of the sulfonate groups. The asymmetric units of 2 and 3 are composed of trinuclear tin clusters with a Sn(3)(mu(3)-PO(3))(2) core and two dangling methanesulfonate groups which are covalently bonded to the tin centers. The construction of three-dimensional self-assemblies is effected by variable bonding modes (mu(2), mu(3) in 2; mu(2) in 3) of the methanesulfonate groups. Both the structural motifs possess five- and six-coordinated tin atoms and form rectangular channels which are occupied by CHCl(3) molecules.
Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2008
Le Journal de Physique IV, 2001
European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2009
Homobi‐, ‐tri‐ and ‐tetranuclear copper(II) oligomeric complexes, [Cu(dmap)(OAc)(H2O)]2·H2O (1), ... more Homobi‐, ‐tri‐ and ‐tetranuclear copper(II) oligomeric complexes, [Cu(dmap)(OAc)(H2O)]2·H2O (1), [Cu3(dmae)3(acac)2Cl] (2) and [Cu(dmae)(TFA)]4 (3), have been prepared by reacting Cu(OAc)2·H2O with dmapH, [Cu(dmae)Cl]4 with Na(acac) and Cu(dmae)2 with Cu(TFA)2 [dmae = (N,N‐dimethylamino)ethanolate, dmap = (N,N‐dimethylamino)propanolate, TFA = trifluoroacetate, and acac = 2,4‐pentanedionate], respectively and characterized by melting point, elemental analysis, FT‐IR and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The crystal analysis shows that bi‐ (1) and trinuclear (2) complexes crystallize in the triclinic, while the tetranuclear complex 3 belongs to the monoclinic crystal system. TGA and AACVD experiments prove that the complexes undergo facile thermal decomposition in the temperature range 300–460 °C to deposit thin films of pure copper metal. The SEM and XRD analyses of the thin films suggest the formation of Cu crystallites with grain sizes of 100–340 nm (for 1), 75.4–90.8 nm (for 2 and...
Dalton Transactions, 2013
Dalton Transactions, 2009
A single-source heterobimetallic complex Ni2Ti2(OEt)2(mu-OEt)6(acac)4 (1) (acac=2,4-pentanedionat... more A single-source heterobimetallic complex Ni2Ti2(OEt)2(mu-OEt)6(acac)4 (1) (acac=2,4-pentanedionate), having a low decomposition temperature and sufficient solubility in organic solvents, was synthesized by simple chemical techniques in high yield and analyzed by melting point, FTIR, single crystal X-ray analysis and thermal analysis. The TGA analysis proved that complex (1) underwent facile thermal decomposition at 500 degrees C to give NiTiO3 residue. In-house designed aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition equipment was used to deposit high quality thin films of NiTiO3 on a SnO2 coated conducting glass substrate at 500 degrees C. An XRD analysis of the thin films proved the formation of crystalline NiTiO3 with average grain size 42 nm. Scanning electron microscopic studies (SEM) show that the thin films consist of flat, plate-like nanoparticles. The current-potential characteristics recorded under AM1.5 illumination indicate that NiTiO3 thin films are anodic and the photocurrent density at 1.23 V vs RHE (Reversible Hydrogen Electrode) is about 40 microA cm(-2).
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Acta Crystallographica Section E Structure Reports Online, 2007
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Acta Crystallographica Section E Structure Reports Online, 2011
Acta Crystallographica Section E Structure Reports Online, 2011
European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2017
Dalton Transactions, 2016
The stannous alkoxides [Sn(OR)2] [R = i-Pr, t-Bu, C(Et)Me2, CHPh2, CPh3] have been synthesised by... more The stannous alkoxides [Sn(OR)2] [R = i-Pr, t-Bu, C(Et)Me2, CHPh2, CPh3] have been synthesised by reaction of Sn(NR′2)2 with two equivalents of HOR [R′ = Me, R = i-Pr; R′ = SiMe3, R = t-Bu, C(Et)Me2, CHPh2, CPh3].
Inorganic Chemistry, Apr 17, 2013
Inorganic Chemistry, 2021
is considered the 'standard' NSR catalyst and has been extensively studied for this process since... more is considered the 'standard' NSR catalyst and has been extensively studied for this process since original publica on by Takahashi et al. (1996). As such, the chemical processes involved during NSR cycles are well understood NSR catalysts generally consist of a noble metal and 'storage component' (alkaline earth metal) supported on alumina. Opera ng through alternate lean and rich condi ons, the NO x is ini ally 'stored' on the catalyst surface during lean condi ons (Figure 2), in the form of nitrates and nitrites. Subsequent introduc on of a reductant, in this case H 2 , reduces the stored species to form N 2 Although silver catalysts have previously been explored for related deNO x applica ons , primarily in Selec ve Cataly c Reduc on (SCR) approaches (e.g. Burch et al. (2004), their performance in NSR reac ons has not been reported
Measurements made on an operational gasification plant (Figure 2), identified the gaseous fuel pr... more Measurements made on an operational gasification plant (Figure 2), identified the gaseous fuel produced as having a 10-17 % H 2 content depending on the conditions in the gasifier Utilising H 2 already present in the system (Figure 1) could provide a reductant which does not have to be specially manufactured (e.g. NH 3 , urea), and hence would be a cleaner approach H 2 can also be used in NO x storage and reduction (NSR) processes where NO x species are 'trapped' and subsequently reduced through alternate lean and rich-burn cycles (Figure 4
Supramolecular Chemistry, 2008
Phosphorus, Sulfur, and Silicon and the Related Elements, 2011
Dimethyl sulfite, (MeO) 2 S˭O, has been known for a long time as an alkylating, alkoxylating, ace... more Dimethyl sulfite, (MeO) 2 S˭O, has been known for a long time as an alkylating, alkoxylating, acetalizing, and transetherification reagent in organic synthesis. 1 1. Van Woerden, HF 1963. Chem. Rev , 63: 557571. [CrossRef], [Web of Science ®] View all references ...
Journal of Crystal Growth, 2013
Inorganic Chemistry, 2009
The coordination-driven self-assemblies of mixed-ligand dialkyltin derivatives, [(Et(2)Sn)(4) (O(... more The coordination-driven self-assemblies of mixed-ligand dialkyltin derivatives, [(Et(2)Sn)(4) (O(2)P(OH)Me)(2)(O(3)PMe)(2)(OSO(2)Et)(2) x 2 H(2)O](n) 1, [(Et(2)Sn)(3)(O(3)PMe)(2)(OSO(2)Me)(2) x CHCl(3)](n) 2, and [(Me(2)Sn)(3)(O(3)PBu(t))(2)(OSO(2)Me)(2) x 2 CHCl(3)](n) 3 have been achieved by reacting the tin precursors, [R(2)Sn(OR(1))(OSO(2)R(1))](n) (R = Et, R(1) = Et (1a), Me (2a); R = Me, R(1) = Me (3a)) with an equimolar amount of methylphosphonic/t-butylphosphonic acid under mild conditions (rt, 8 h, CH(2)Cl(2)). These have been characterized by IR and multinuclear ((1)H, (13)C, (31)P, and (119)Sn) NMR spectroscopy as well as single crystal X-ray diffraction. The asymmetric unit of 1 is composed of a tetranuclear, Sn(4)(mu(2)-PO(2))(2)(mu(3)-PO(3))(2) core bearing an appended ethanesulfonate group on each terminal tin (Sn2) atom and two P(OH)...O hydrogen bonded water molecules. The ladder-like structural motif thus formed is extended into one-dimensional polymeric chains by virtue of bridging bidentate mode of the sulfonate groups. These chains are linked by O-H...O(S) hydrogen bonds involving H(2)O molecules and oxygen atoms of the sulfonate groups. The asymmetric units of 2 and 3 are composed of trinuclear tin clusters with a Sn(3)(mu(3)-PO(3))(2) core and two dangling methanesulfonate groups which are covalently bonded to the tin centers. The construction of three-dimensional self-assemblies is effected by variable bonding modes (mu(2), mu(3) in 2; mu(2) in 3) of the methanesulfonate groups. Both the structural motifs possess five- and six-coordinated tin atoms and form rectangular channels which are occupied by CHCl(3) molecules.
Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2008
Le Journal de Physique IV, 2001
European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2009
Homobi‐, ‐tri‐ and ‐tetranuclear copper(II) oligomeric complexes, [Cu(dmap)(OAc)(H2O)]2·H2O (1), ... more Homobi‐, ‐tri‐ and ‐tetranuclear copper(II) oligomeric complexes, [Cu(dmap)(OAc)(H2O)]2·H2O (1), [Cu3(dmae)3(acac)2Cl] (2) and [Cu(dmae)(TFA)]4 (3), have been prepared by reacting Cu(OAc)2·H2O with dmapH, [Cu(dmae)Cl]4 with Na(acac) and Cu(dmae)2 with Cu(TFA)2 [dmae = (N,N‐dimethylamino)ethanolate, dmap = (N,N‐dimethylamino)propanolate, TFA = trifluoroacetate, and acac = 2,4‐pentanedionate], respectively and characterized by melting point, elemental analysis, FT‐IR and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The crystal analysis shows that bi‐ (1) and trinuclear (2) complexes crystallize in the triclinic, while the tetranuclear complex 3 belongs to the monoclinic crystal system. TGA and AACVD experiments prove that the complexes undergo facile thermal decomposition in the temperature range 300–460 °C to deposit thin films of pure copper metal. The SEM and XRD analyses of the thin films suggest the formation of Cu crystallites with grain sizes of 100–340 nm (for 1), 75.4–90.8 nm (for 2 and...
Dalton Transactions, 2013
Dalton Transactions, 2009
A single-source heterobimetallic complex Ni2Ti2(OEt)2(mu-OEt)6(acac)4 (1) (acac=2,4-pentanedionat... more A single-source heterobimetallic complex Ni2Ti2(OEt)2(mu-OEt)6(acac)4 (1) (acac=2,4-pentanedionate), having a low decomposition temperature and sufficient solubility in organic solvents, was synthesized by simple chemical techniques in high yield and analyzed by melting point, FTIR, single crystal X-ray analysis and thermal analysis. The TGA analysis proved that complex (1) underwent facile thermal decomposition at 500 degrees C to give NiTiO3 residue. In-house designed aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition equipment was used to deposit high quality thin films of NiTiO3 on a SnO2 coated conducting glass substrate at 500 degrees C. An XRD analysis of the thin films proved the formation of crystalline NiTiO3 with average grain size 42 nm. Scanning electron microscopic studies (SEM) show that the thin films consist of flat, plate-like nanoparticles. The current-potential characteristics recorded under AM1.5 illumination indicate that NiTiO3 thin films are anodic and the photocurrent density at 1.23 V vs RHE (Reversible Hydrogen Electrode) is about 40 microA cm(-2).
Acta Crystallographica Section E Structure Reports Online, 2012
Acta Crystallographica Section E Structure Reports Online, 2007
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Acta Crystallographica Section E Structure Reports Online, 2011
Acta Crystallographica Section E Structure Reports Online, 2011
European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2017
Dalton Transactions, 2016
The stannous alkoxides [Sn(OR)2] [R = i-Pr, t-Bu, C(Et)Me2, CHPh2, CPh3] have been synthesised by... more The stannous alkoxides [Sn(OR)2] [R = i-Pr, t-Bu, C(Et)Me2, CHPh2, CPh3] have been synthesised by reaction of Sn(NR′2)2 with two equivalents of HOR [R′ = Me, R = i-Pr; R′ = SiMe3, R = t-Bu, C(Et)Me2, CHPh2, CPh3].