Effect of Microwave Radiation on the Synthesis of Ion Exchange Resins: A Comparative Study

A series of new ion exchange resins was synthesized in a microwave radiation field by modification of chloromethylated styrene/divinylbenzene (S/DVB) and vinylbenzylchloride/divinylbenzene (VBC/DVB) copolymers using amines. The modification processes have been executed simultaneously using the microwave-assisted method and the most efficient, conventional one. The greatest total sorption capacities for noble metals were achieved for two resins conventionally modified using ETDA ion exchange resins based on S/DVB matrices. The microwave-modified resins reveal only slightly lower and in some circumstances even better sorption capacity for noble metals than their conventionally-modified equivalents. The differences are discussed by effect of the synthesis method as evaluated using FTIR spectrophotometry.     

Palladium‐Catalyzed Decarboxylative Coupling of α‐ Oxocarboxylic Acids with C(sp2)?H of 2‐Aryloxypyridines

An efficient palladium‐catalyzed decarboxylative ortho‐acylation of 2‐aryloxypyridines with α‐oxocarboxylic acids is described. In this new transformation, the aromatic C(sp²) H bond was successfully acylated to give diverse aromatic ketones regioselectively in moderate to good yields. The pyridine group can be removed easily after the acylation to give the corresponding 2‐hydroxy aromatic ketones.     

Palladium‐Catalysed Regioselective Sequential C‐5 and C‐2 Direct Arylations of 3‐Acetylpyrroles with Aryl Bromides

The PdCl(C₃H₅)(dppb)/KOAc system was found to be effective for the direct regioselective C‐5 arylation of 3‐acetylpyrroles with ortho‐substituted aryl bromides. This procedure has been found to be tolerant to a variety of functional groups at C‐2 of the aryl bromide such as methyl, formyl, nitrile, nitro, hydroxymethyl, chloro, fluoro or trifluoromethyl. The sequential direct C‐5 arylation followed by C‐2 arylation of such 3‐substituted pyrroles allows the synthesis of 2,5‐diaryl‐3‐acetylpyrroles in high yields.     

Tetraalkynylated and Tetraalkenylated Benzenes and Pyridines: Synthesis and Photophysical Properties

Tetra(arylalkynyl)pyridines and tetra(arylalkenyl)pyridines and their benzene analogues were prepared by palladium‐catalyzed cross‐coupling reactions from the commercially available chlorinated substrates in good to excellent yields. The photophysical properties of selected compounds were investigated and compared to each other. Very good fluorescence quantum yields were observed, especially for the pyridine derivatives.     

Palladium (0) catalyzed Suzuki cross-coupling reactions of 2,4-dibromothiophene: selectivity,characterization and biological applications

A series of novel 2-aryl¹-4-bromothiophenes (2a–f), biarylthiophenes with non-identical aryl groups (3a–e) and biarylthiophenes with identical aryl groups (4a–f) were synthesized in moderate to excellent yields by using different arylboronic acids in a Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reaction. The experimental results showed that the use of K₂CO₃ as base resulted in moderate yields compared with that of good yields obtained upon using K₃PO₄. The highest yield obtained using K₃PO₄ was 82% for 2, 4-bis (4-chlorophenyl) thiophene (4d). The synthesized compounds in the present study were examined for their biofilm inhibition and hemolysis assay. Among all compounds 2, 4-bis (4-methoxyphenyl) thiophene (4b) was found to strongly inhibit the formation of bacterial biofilm against E. coli. The compound 4b exhibited higher inhibition (80.92%) compared with the standard Rifampicin with 97.43% inhibition. The compound 2, 4-bis (4-chlorophenyl) thiophene (4d) displayed strong anti-biofilm activity with its ability to prevent the formation of Pasteurell amultocida biofilm at the percent inhibition of 74.53%. In addition, 2f showed the highest percentage hemolysis 16.0% compared with that of the standard Triton-X-100. 3     

CATALYTIC COMBUSTION OF METHANE OVER PALLADIUM-BASED CATALYSTS

Palladium-based catalysts are widely applied in exhaust catalytic converter and catalytic combustion systems. The mechanism for methane oxidation on a Pd-based catalyst is complex. Catalyst activity is influenced by variations in the process pressure and temperature, by the gas mixture composition, by the type of support and various additives, and by pretreatment under reducing or oxidizing atmospheres. In this paper, we review the literature on supported Pd catalysts for combustion of methane. The mechanisms involved are discussed taking into consideration the oxidation/reduction mechanisms for supported palladium, poisoning, restructuring, the form of oxygen on the surface, methane activation over Pd and PdO phases, and transient behavior. Our review helps explain the array of experimental results reported in the literature.     

3,5-二羟基苯甲酸转移加氢动力学

研究了3,5-二羟基苯甲酸(DHB)为原料采用催化转移加氢法合成3,5-二氧代环己烷羧酸(DOC)的过程,得到了以5％Pd／C为催化剂、甲酸钠为氢供体的3,5-二羟基苯甲酸转移加氢宏观反应动力学。研究发现,在实验条件下原料3,5-二羟基苯甲酸的反应级数为0,供体甲酸钠和催化剂分别为一级;当氢供体大量过量时,3,5-二羟基苯甲酸的吸附速率是反应的控速步骤,初步探讨了反应过程的机理。     

两种芳香族聚酮的合成及其性能

采用以过渡金属Pd（Ⅱ）为活性中心的催化体系,催化一氧化碳(CO)与苯乙烯（St） 、对乙基苯乙烯（ESt）的间歇共聚合反应,得到具有规整结构的交替共聚产物STCO 和ESTCO.动力学研究表明, ESt比St具有更高的共聚合反应活性,但在间歇聚合条件下失活较早,表现为ESt需要较高的CO压力与之相匹配,说明烯烃的活性越高,所需的CO压力区间也越高.由于在苯环上引入对乙基基团,ESTCO与STCO相比,熔点和结晶度略有下降,但在有机溶剂中的溶解性增强.     

苯甲酸催化加氢合成环己基甲酸的研究

采用绿色合成法,在水相条件下,在Pd/C催化剂的作用下用苯甲酸催化氢化合成环己基甲酸.通过一系列的实验,得到了较好的合成环己基甲酸的工艺条件,在该条件下,能够得到比较纯的产物和较好的产物收率.     

水性氯化物介质中对甲基苯烷基硫醚萃取钯的研究

p-Methylphenylalkylsulfide of various alkyl chain length as extractant were synthesized and the extraction of palladium was examined in terms of equilibrium and kinetics. Distribution ratio of Pd was independent of alkyl chain length. For aqueous chloride media, there was a significant difference in distribution ratios for the solution of NaC1 and HC1. The results of loading test and the slope analysis suggest that the extractant and Pd (Ⅱ) form 2:1 complex. Furthermore, the extraction rate based on the volume of aqueous phase was obtained in a stirred vessel, and the rate equation was presented. Unfortunately, it was difficult to construct surfactant liquid membrane system by use of the present extractant.