Site-Selective Halogenation of Polyoxovanadate Clusters: Atomically Precise Models for Electronic Effects of Anion Doping in VO2

2019 ◽  
Vol 142 (2) ◽  
pp. 1049-1056 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brittney E. Petel ◽  
Rachel L. Meyer ◽  
Michela L. Maiola ◽  
William W. Brennessel ◽  
Astrid M. Müller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Effects ◽  
Anion Doping ◽  
Site Selective ◽  
Polyoxovanadate Clusters

scholarly journals Disentangling the size-dependent geometric and electronic effects of palladium nanocatalysts beyond selectivity

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. eaat6413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hengwei Wang ◽  
Xiang-Kui Gu ◽  
Xusheng Zheng ◽  
Haibin Pan ◽  
Junfa Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metal Nanoparticles ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Aerobic Oxidation ◽  
Atomic Layer ◽  
Electronic Effects ◽  
Coordination Sites ◽  
Layer Deposition ◽  
Palladium Nanocatalysts ◽  
The Right ◽  
Site Selective

The prominent size effect of metal nanoparticles shapes decisively nanocatalysis, but entanglement of the corresponding geometric and electronic effects prevents exploiting their distinct functionalities. In this work, we demonstrate that in palladium (Pd)–catalyzed aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohol, the geometric and electronic effects interplay and compete so intensively that both activity and selectivity showed in volcano trends on the Pd particle size unprecedentedly. By developing a strategy of site-selective blocking via atomic layer deposition along with first principles calculations, we disentangle these two effects and unveil that the geometric effect dominates the right side of the volcano with larger-size Pd particles, whereas the electronic effect directs the left of the volcano with smaller-size Pd particles substantially. Selective blocking of the low-coordination sites prevents formation of the undesired by-product beyond the volcano relationship, achieving a remarkable benzaldehyde selectivity and activity at the same time for 4-nm Pd. Disentangling the geometric and electronic effects of metal nanoparticles opens a new dimension for rational design of catalysts.

scholarly journals Site-selective Ru-catalyzed C–H bond alkenylation with biologically relevant isoindolinones: a case of catalyst performance controlled by subtle stereo-electronic effects of the weak directing group

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (17) ◽  
pp. 4711-4717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Chao Yuan ◽  
Christian Bruneau ◽  
Thierry Roisnel ◽  
Rafael Gramage-Doria
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Effects ◽  
Biologically Relevant ◽  
Directing Group ◽  
Site Selective

A general regio- and site-selective ruthenium-catalyzed C–H bond alkenylation with the biologically relevant isoindolinone fragment serving as a weak directing group is presented.

Chemical and Electrochemical Heteroepitaxial Growth of Chalcogenide Semiconductors from Solutions

1996 ◽  
Vol 451 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Lincot ◽  
M. J. Furlong ◽  
M. Froment ◽  
R. Cortes ◽  
M. C. Bernard
Keyword(s):  
Heteroepitaxial Growth ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Lattice Match ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Chalcogenide Semiconductors ◽  
Influence Of Temperature On ◽  
Deposition Processes ◽  
A Site ◽  
Site Selective

ABSTRACTChalcogenide semiconductors have been deposited epitaxially from aqueous solutions either chemically or electrochemically at growth rates of up to 0.7 μmhr−1. After recalling the basic principles of these deposition processes, results are presented concerning chemically deposited CdS on InP, GaP and CuInSe2 substrates, electrodeposited CdTe on InP, and CdSAnP heterostructures. Characterisation of these structures by RHEED, TEM, HRTEM, and glazing angle X ray diffraction allows to analyse the effects of substrate orientation, polarity, lattice match plus the influence of temperature on epitaxial growth. These results are discussed in terms of self organisation and a site selective growth mechanisms due to the free enegy of formation of each compound.

On the Crystal Chemistry of Inorganic Nitrides: Crystal-Chemical Parameters and Opportunities in the Exploration of Their Compositional Space

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivier Charles Gagné
Keyword(s):  
Functional Properties ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Lone Pair ◽  
Length Variation ◽  
Electronic Effects ◽  
Statistical Knowledge ◽  
Redox Active ◽  
Multiply Bonded ◽  
Jahn Teller ◽  
Compositional Space

The scarcity of nitrogen in Earth’s crust, combined with challenging synthesis, have made inorganic nitrides a relatively-unexplored class of compounds compared to their naturally-abundant oxide counterparts. To facilitate exploration of their compositional space via <i>a priori</i> modeling, and to help <i>a posteriori</i> structure verification not limited to inferring the oxidation state of redox-active cations, we derive a suite of bond-valence parameters and Lewis-acid strength values for 76 cations observed bonding to N<sup>3-</sup>, and further outline a baseline statistical knowledge of bond lengths for these compounds. We examine structural and electronic effects responsible for the functional properties and anomalous bonding behavior of inorganic nitrides, and identify promising venues for exploring uncharted compositional spaces beyond the reach of high-throughput computational methods. We find that many mechanisms of bond-length variation ubiquitous to oxide and oxysalt compounds (e.g., lone-pair stereoactivity, the Jahn-Teller and pseudo Jahn-Teller effects) are similarly pervasive in inorganic nitrides, and are occasionally observed to result in greater distortion magnitude than their oxide counterparts. We identify inorganic nitrides with multiply-bonded metal ions as a promising venue in heterogeneous catalysis, e.g. in the development of a post-Haber-Bosch process proceeding at milder reaction conditions, thus representing further opportunity in the thriving exploration of the functional properties of this emerging class of materials.<br>

para-Selective Cyanation of Arenes by H-Bonded Template

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandeep Pimparkar ◽  
Trisha Bhattacharya ◽  
Arun Maji ◽  
Argha Saha ◽  
Ramasamy Jayarajan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Selective Functionalization ◽  
Directing Group ◽  
Product Utility ◽  
Site Selective

The significance of site selective functionalization stands upon the superior selectivity, easy synthesis and diverse product utility. In this work we demonstrate the <i>para</i>-selective introduction of versatile nitrile moiety, enabled by detachable and reusable H-bonded auxiliary. The methodology holds its efficiency irrespective of substrate electronic bias. The conspicuous shift in the step energetics was probed by both experimental and computational mechanistic tools heralds the inception of <i>para</i>-deuteration. The synthetic impact of the methodology was highlighted with reusability of directing group and post synthetic modifications

para-Selective Cyanation of Arenes by H-Bonded Template

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandeep Pimparkar ◽  
Trisha Bhattacharya ◽  
Arun Maji ◽  
Argha Saha ◽  
Ramasamy Jayarajan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Selective Functionalization ◽  
Directing Group ◽  
Product Utility ◽  
Site Selective

The significance of site selective functionalization stands upon the superior selectivity, easy synthesis and diverse product utility. In this work we demonstrate the <i>para</i>-selective introduction of versatile nitrile moiety, enabled by detachable and reusable H-bonded auxiliary. The methodology holds its efficiency irrespective of substrate electronic bias. The conspicuous shift in the step energetics was probed by both experimental and computational mechanistic tools heralds the inception of <i>para</i>-deuteration. The synthetic impact of the methodology was highlighted with reusability of directing group and post synthetic modifications

Cobalt/Lewis Acid Catalysis for Hydrocarbofunctionalization of Alkynes via Cooperative C–H Activation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang-Sheng Wang ◽  
Sabrina Monaco ◽  
Anh Ngoc Thai ◽  
Md. Shafiqur Rahman ◽  
Chen Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic System ◽  
Lewis Acid ◽  
Hydrogen Transfer ◽  
Acid Catalysis ◽  
Rate Limiting Step ◽  
Site Selectivity ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Site Selective ◽  
First Time ◽  
Rate Limiting

A catalytic system comprised of a cobalt-diphosphine complex and a Lewis acid (LA) such as AlMe3 has been found to promote hydrocarbofunctionalization reactions of alkynes with Lewis basic and electron-deficient substrates such as formamides, pyridones, pyridines, and azole derivatives through site-selective C-H activation. Compared with known Ni/LA catalytic system for analogous transformations, the present catalytic system not only feature convenient set up using inexpensive and bench-stable precatalyst and ligand such as Co(acac)3 and 1,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)propane (dppp), but also display distinct site-selectivity toward C-H activation of pyridone and pyridine derivatives. In particular, a completely C4-selective alkenylation of pyridine has been achieved for the first time. Mechanistic stidies including DFT calculations on the Co/Al-catalyzed addition of formamide to alkyne have suggested that the reaction involves cleavage of the carbamoyl C-H bond as the rate-limiting step, which proceeds through a ligand-to-ligand hydrogen transfer (LLHT) mechanism leading to an alkyl(carbamoyl)cobalt intermediate.

Systematic Engineering of a Protein Nanocage for High-Yield, Site-Specific Modification

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel D. Brauer ◽  
Emily C. Hartman ◽  
Daniel L.V. Bader ◽  
Zoe N. Merz ◽  
Danielle Tullman-Ercek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Molecules ◽  
Protein Modification ◽  
Positive Charge ◽  
Specific Protein ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Site Specific ◽  
Protein Cage ◽  
Protein Carriers ◽  
Site Selective ◽  
Targeted Library

<div> <p>Site-specific protein modification is a widely-used strategy to attach drugs, imaging agents, or other useful small molecules to protein carriers. N-terminal modification is particularly useful as a high-yielding, site-selective modification strategy that can be compatible with a wide array of proteins. However, this modification strategy is incompatible with proteins with buried or sterically-hindered N termini, such as virus-like particles like the well-studied MS2 bacteriophage coat protein. To assess VLPs with improved compatibility with these techniques, we generated a targeted library based on the MS2-derived protein cage with N-terminal proline residues followed by three variable positions. We subjected the library to assembly, heat, and chemical selections, and we identified variants that were modified in high yield with no reduction in thermostability. Positive charge adjacent to the native N terminus is surprisingly beneficial for successful extension, and over 50% of the highest performing variants contained positive charge at this position. Taken together, these studies described nonintuitive design rules governing N-terminal extensions and identified successful extensions with high modification potential.</p> </div>

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