Highly Ordered Pseudo-Discotic Chromophore Systems for Electro-Optic Materials and Devices

2004 ◽  
Vol 846 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nishant Bhatambrekar ◽  
Scott Hammond ◽  
Jessica Sinness ◽  
Olivier Clot ◽  
Harry Rommel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Second Harmonic ◽  
Photonic Devices ◽  
Total Reflection ◽  
Attenuated Total Reflection ◽  
Discotic Liquid Crystals ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Dipole Interactions ◽  
Electro Optic

ABSTRACTIn order to achieve the near-ferroelectric order desired in organic electro-optic (EO) chromophore systems, a pseudo-discotic chromophore is under investigation. Calculations suggest head-to-tail inter-chromophore dipole-dipole interactions should drive chromophores with an appropriate aspect ratio into ferroelectric columns similar to those seen in discotic liquid crystals (DLCs). Therefore, the liquid crystalline properties of these chromophores are being examined by differential scanning calorimetery (DSC), polarized optical microscopy (POM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Furthermore, the effect of this discotic behavior on the order and EO properties of the system are being examined both dynamically by second harmonic generation (SHG) and statically by attenuated total reflection (ATR). Additionally, these chromophores are being incorporated into waveguide-based photonic devices.

scholarly journals Discotic Liquid Crystals Based on Cu(I) Complexes with Benzoylthiourea Derivatives Containing a Perfluoroalkyl Chain

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Monica Iliş ◽  
Viorel Cîrcu
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Large Temperature ◽  
Discotic Liquid Crystals ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Polarized Optical Microscopy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ir And Nmr Spectroscopy ◽  
Hexagonal Columnar ◽  
Mesomorphic Properties

Mesomorphic three-coordinate copper(I) complexes ([Cu(BTU)2X], where X = Cl or Br) based on a new N-benzoylthiourea (BTU) ligand with two decyloxy and one perfluorooctyl groups at its periphery were designed and prepared. The BTU ligand coordinates via the S atom in a neutral monodentate fashion as confirmed by IR and NMR spectroscopy data. The liquid crystalline behavior of these copper(I) complexes was investigated by a combination of polarized optical microscopy (POM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), while their thermal stability was studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). These new copper(I) complexes have mesomorphic properties and exhibit a hexagonal columnar mesophase over a large temperature range, more than 100°C.

Physicochemical Characteristics of an Ultra-Thin Hydrophobic Trichlorosilanes Using SiO2 as Adhesion

2019 ◽  
Vol 796 ◽  
pp. 80-87
Author(s):  
Akinsanya Damilare Baruwa ◽  
Esther Titilayo Akinlabi ◽  
Oluseyi Philip Oladijo ◽  
Stephen Akinwale Akinlabi ◽  
Jeff Chinn
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Total Reflection ◽  
Attenuated Total Reflection ◽  
Natural Seawater ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hydrophobic Silane ◽  
Better Than

The aim of the research is to subject the three different silanes to chemical and electrochemical investigations in other to determine the most efficient organic compound. Three types of hydrophobic silanes [Tris (Trimethylsiloxy) silyethyl] dimethylchlorosilane (Alkyl); Tridecafloro-1,1,2,2-tetrahydrooctyltrichlorosilane (FOTS) and Henicosyl-1,1,2,2-tetrahydrododecyltricholrosilane (FDDTS) are presented and investigated. The three silanes are of different composition but are deposited at the same parameters and conditions. The chemical investigation was studied through (attenuated total reflection Fourier-transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) and x-ray diffraction (XRD), while the electrochemical study was conducted through EIS using natural seawater electrolyte at room temperature. From the investigation techniques, only electrochemical impedance results show that FDDTS performed better than both Alkyl and FOTS. The chemical analysis showed the presence of hydrophobic silane on all the coated samples, and no distinction can be drawn from associated peaks.

scholarly journals Solar photodegradation of a textile azo dye using synthesized ZnO/Bentonite

2016 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 1211-1220 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Boutra ◽  
M. Trari
Keyword(s):  
Azo Dye ◽  
Total Reflection ◽  
Attenuated Total Reflection ◽  
Impregnation Method ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
First Order ◽  
Optical Gap ◽  
Optimal Ph

The present work is devoted to the synthesis of a new photocatalyst ZnO (7.5%)/Bentonite prepared by impregnation method and its successful application for the degradation of Solophenyl Red 3BL (SR 3BL) under solar light (∼660 W/m2). The X-ray diffraction (XRD) indicates mixed phases of the nanocomposite catalyst (ZnO/Bentonite), characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray fluorescence and attenuated total reflection. The optical properties confirm the presence of the Wurtzite ZnO phase with an optical gap of 3.27 eV. The catalyst dose (0.25–1 gL−1), pH solution (2.5–11) and initial dye concentration (5–75 mg/L) are optimized. The optimal pH (∼6.7) is close to the natural environment. The photodegradation yield increases with decreasing the SR 3BL concentration. The equilibrium is reached within 160 min and the data are well fitted by the Langmuir-Hinshelwood model; the SR 3BL disappearance obeys to a first-order kinetic with an apparent rate constant of 10−2 mn−1. The best yield of SR 3BL photodegradation (92%) is achieved for a concentration of 5 mg/L and a catalyst dose of 0.75 gL−1 at free pH.

scholarly journals Synthesis and characterization of four new halloysite–TiO2 nanocomposites.

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 407
Author(s):  
D. Papoulis ◽  
S. Komarneni ◽  
D. Toli ◽  
D. Panagiotaras ◽  
S. Bakalis
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Particle Morphology ◽  
Anatase Tio2 ◽  
Total Reflection ◽  
Attenuated Total Reflection ◽  
Published Data ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Tio2 Particles

The synthesis as well as the characterization of small-sized TiO2 particles supported on Halloysite are presented. Hallloysite from Utah, USA as well as from Limnos, island Greece, were used to synthesize two nanocomposites for each halloysite with TiO2 to halloysite weight ratios of 80: 20 and 60:40 and compare with published data of well formed nanocomposites of intermediate proportion (70-30) that were previously studied. All nanocomposites were prepared by deposition of anatase (TiO2) on the halloysite tubes using a sol–gel method under hydrothermal treatment at 180 °C. Phase composition, particle morphology and physical properties of these samples were characterized using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Attenuated Total Reflection using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) and N2 surface area analysis by BET. Preparation of all halloysite–TiO2 nanocomposites led to the anticipated good dispersion of anatase particles on halloysite surfaces. ATR-FTIR results revealed the formation of hydrogen bonding between anatase and the outer surfaces of halloysite tubes. All halloysite-TiO2 nanocomposites largely showed interparticle mesopores of about 5.7nm and high SSAs.

scholarly journals Pengamatan Surface Plasmon Resonance pada ZnO Nanorods dengan Menggunakan Konfigurasi Prisma/Au/ZnO

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Rina Dewi Mayasari ◽  
Ajeng Novita Sari ◽  
Aditya Eka Mulyono ◽  
Agus Setyo Budi ◽  
Ratno Nuryadi
Keyword(s):  
Surface Plasmon Resonance ◽  
Surface Plasmon ◽  
Plasmon Resonance ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
Total Reflection ◽  
Attenuated Total Reflection ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
20 Nm ◽  
Scanning Electron

Pengamatan fenomena surface plasmon resonance (SPR) telah berhasil dilakukan pada ZnO nanorods yang ditumbuhkan di atas lapisan tipis emas. Sistem SPR menggunakan konfigurasi Kretschmann termodifikasi dimana permukaan prisma dideposisi dengan lapisan tipis emas dan ZnO nanorods (prisma/Au/ZnO). Penumbuhan ZnO nanorods menggunakan metode hidrotermal dengan dua tahapan, yaitu pelapisan ZnO seed dan penumbuhan rods. Waktu penumbuhan divariasikan selama 5 menit, 2 jam, dan 4 jam, pada suhu 95 °C yang diikuti dengan annealing pada suhu 500 °C selama 1 jam. Struktur ZnO dikarakterisasi dengan X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope - energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (FESEM-EDS), serta diamati fenomena SPR melalui grafik attenuated total reflection (ATR). Hasil karakterisasi menunjukkan bahwa ZnO nanorods (2 jam dan 4 jam) memiliki struktur kristal heksagonal dengan distribusi ukuran diameter pada rentang 20 nm – 60 nm. Fenomena SPR hanya teramati pada nanopartikel ZnO (5 menit) pada sudut SPR (θSPR) 58,2°. Fenomena SPR tidak terlihat pada ZnO nanorods (2 jam dan 4 jam) dikarenakan panjang rods melebihi 100 nm.

Direct Synthesis of Pure Radiative Vo2 (M) Plate Like Structures Via Hydrothermolysis at Low Temperature

2012 ◽  
Vol 1406 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Simo ◽  
L.C. Edomwonyi-Otu ◽  
R. Madjoe ◽  
M. Maaza
Keyword(s):  
Direct Synthesis ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Total Reflection ◽  
Attenuated Total Reflection ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Vibrational Bands ◽  
High Surface Energy ◽  
Scanning Electron

ABSTRACTFacile and direct synthesis of radiative VO2 (M) plate-like is reported. The snowflake material presents superstructures plate-like aggregate with an anisotropic orientation in shape governed by V2O5 and NaOH concentration giving high surface energy liable for chemical reactions with the medium. Pure crystalline VO2 (M) has been obtained with a complete hydrothermolysis of the precursor. The morphological, structural, elemental composition, crystallinity and vibrational bands of the powders were characterized by Powder X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Selected Area Electron Diffraction (SAED) and Fourier Transform-Attenuated Total Reflection (FTIR-ATR) infrared spectroscopy.

scholarly journals Efficient Molybdenum Hydrazonato Epoxidation Catalysts Operating under Green Chemistry Conditions: Water vs. Decane Competition

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 756
Author(s):  
Silvija Mrkonja ◽  
Edi Topić ◽  
Mirna Mandarić ◽  
Dominique Agustin ◽  
Jana Pisk
Keyword(s):  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Catalyst Activity ◽  
Total Reflection ◽  
Attenuated Total Reflection ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Tert Butylhydroperoxide ◽  
Solid State Structures

Molybdenum compounds containing benzaldehyde-based hydrazones were obtained. The reaction in MeOH resulted with monomeric Mo complexes, [MoO2(L)(MeOH)], while the reaction in dichloromethane (DCM) provided oligomeric complexes, [MoO2(L)]n. The solid-state structures of the obtained compounds were investigated through Infrared Spectroscopy - Attenuated Total Reflection (IR-ATR), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and via X-ray diffraction. The prepared molybdenum species were employed as cyclooctene epoxidation catalysts. TBHP (tert-butylhydroperoxide) in water and TBHP in decane were employed and compared as oxidants, with 0.25 mol% [Mo]. The catalyst activity and selectivity towards epoxide is >90% for all the reactions. The results have been linked to theoretical calculations, showing the importance of the first step, i.e., the transformation of [MoO2(L)(MeOH)] into the pentacoordinate [MoO2(L)].

Discotic liquid crystals of transition metal complexes 46: mesomorphism and antagonist solubility of octaphenoxy-phthalocyaninato copper(II) complex substituted by oligoether chains

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 1209-1216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroyuki Sato ◽  
Yuya Sakagami ◽  
Eiji Itoh ◽  
Kazuchika Ohta
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Polar Solvent ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Discotic Liquid Crystals ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Polar Solvents ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Virgin Sample ◽  
Liquid Crystalline Compound

We synthesized a novel discotic liquid crystalline compound, octakis[3-(2-(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenoxy]phthalocyaninato copper(II) (abbreviated as [m- MeO(EtO)3PhO]8PcCu ), and established the mesomorphism by using a differential scanning calorimeter, a polarizing optical microscope, and temperature-dependent wide angle X-ray diffraction diffractometer. Very interestingly, this [m- MeO(EtO)3PhO]8PcCu complex showed a hexagonal ordered columnar (Colho) mesophase in the virgin sample, whereas it showed a rectangular ordered columnar (Colro(P21/a)) mesophase in the non-virgin sample. The Colho mesophase gave a dimer stacking distance at 9.26 Å, whereas the Colro mesophase gave a short monomer stacking distance at 3.45 Å. Furthermore, this novel Pc derivative is readily soluble in polar solvents such as acetone, ethanol and methanol. Using antagonist solubilities of the present hydrophilic [m- MeO(EtO)3PhO]8PcCu derivative in a polar solvent and the previous hydrophobic (C10O)16TzCu derivative in the non-polar solvent, a p-n junction layered thin films could be successfully prepared.

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