{"title":"Recent progress in the application of amidines for the synthesis of N-heterocyclic compounds","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s00706-024-03180-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-024-03180-w","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Abstract</h3> <p>Nitrogen-containing heterocycles are an inseparable part of many biologically active compounds. Therefore, the synthesis of these structures is of great importance in the field of synthetic chemistry. Due to the presence of two nitrogen atoms in the amidine structure, this molecule can be considered as a dual nucleophile in the synthesis of various heterocycles. The current review highlights recent advances in the application of amidines, in particular, <em>N</em>-arylamidines, as versatile precursors in transition metal-catalyzed, and metal-free reactions for the construction of N-heterocyclic compounds.</p> <span> <h3>Graphical abstract</h3> <p> <span> <span> <img alt=\"\" src=\"https://static-content.springer.com/image/MediaObjects/706_2024_3180_Figa_HTML.png\"/> </span> </span></p> </span>","PeriodicalId":19011,"journal":{"name":"Monatshefte für Chemie / Chemical Monthly","volume":"49 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140047672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Green synthesis of MnO2 using Calendula officinalis and Tilia cordata extracts for application in supercapacitors","authors":"Borislava Mladenova, Katya Pashova, Ivaylo Hinkov, Mariela Dimitrova, Antonia Stoyanova","doi":"10.1007/s00706-024-03179-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-024-03179-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Green synthesis of MnO<sub>2</sub> was carried out using natural extracts of <i>Tilia cordata</i> (TC) and <i>Calendula officinalis</i> (CO). Utilizing the transmission electron microscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, and UV–Vis spectra techniques confirmed the successful synthesis of α-MnO<sub>2</sub>. The BET analysis showed that the CO-derived material has a larger surface area and appropriate mesoporous structure. The obtained synthesized materials were assembled in asymmetric supercapacitor test cell, with a polymer membrane serving as a separator and an electrolyte. The prepared CO-MnO<sub>2</sub> demonstrates excellent capacitance and energy characteristics and seems to be a promising electrode material for the development of environmentally friendly solid-state supercapacitors.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":19011,"journal":{"name":"Monatshefte für Chemie / Chemical Monthly","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140036431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. R. Krithi, J. G. Manjunatha, B. Kanthappa, Mika Sillanpaa, Sameh M. Osman
{"title":"Enhancing of methyl orange oxidation using nanotube sensor: analytical application in water","authors":"B. R. Krithi, J. G. Manjunatha, B. Kanthappa, Mika Sillanpaa, Sameh M. Osman","doi":"10.1007/s00706-024-03183-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-024-03183-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The electrochemical properties of poly(<span>l</span>-asparagine) modified carbon nanotube paste electrode (PAMCNPE) were investigated for precise detection of methyl orange. Asparagine was electrochemical polymerized and deposited onto the carbon nanotube paste surface to develop the modified electrode, and comparing to the bare carbon nanotube paste electrode. Cyclic voltammetry measurements of the modified electrode at pH 7 in a 0.2 M phosphate buffer saline showed excellent oxidizing activity towards methyl orange. Various factors were studied, including the ionic strength of the buffer. The external morphology and conversion of the perception material were studied using field emission scanning electron microscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, respectively. High sensitivity and selectivity for detecting methyl orange were also achieved by optimizing experimental conditions such of pH, concentration variation, and scan rate. The concentration range spanned from 0.2 to 9.0 µM, with the lower limit of detection at 1.368 × 10<sup>–7</sup> M and the quantification limit of 4.562 × 10<sup>–7</sup> M, indicating its excellent analytical performance. Additionally, the PAMCNPE shows good stability, reproducibility, and repeatability. Its remarkable recovery in real samples underscores its potential for practical applications in environmental and clinical analysis.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":19011,"journal":{"name":"Monatshefte für Chemie / Chemical Monthly","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140036660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael Fridrich, Anna Pražanová, Jan Weinzettel, Vaclav Knap
{"title":"Lithium-ion (LCO/NMC, NMC, LFP) battery recycling: partial LCA study","authors":"Michael Fridrich, Anna Pražanová, Jan Weinzettel, Vaclav Knap","doi":"10.1007/s00706-024-03184-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-024-03184-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Recycling lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become increasingly important in response to expanding electromobility. This paper is focused on evaluating the environmental impacts (EIs) of recycling pre-treatment of three types of LIBs with black mass as its product. A detailed gate-to-gate Life Cycle Assessment study was conducted to obtain EIs of the recycling process. The benefits of LIBs recycling pre-treatment and significant recovery of secondary aluminum for compared battery types are highlighted in the analysis. This paper points out that the varying chemistry of the compared LIBs does not affect the resulting EIs of the recycling pre-treatment procedures.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":19011,"journal":{"name":"Monatshefte für Chemie / Chemical Monthly","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140036190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Detection of ammonia mercerization in cotton textiles","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s00706-024-03181-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-024-03181-9","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Abstract</h3> <p>Cotton textiles are mercerized with anhydrous ammonia liquefied at ca. − 33 °C to improve their mechanical performance, appearance, and handle. Similar effects may also be achieved with NaOH mercerization, but goods mercerized with liquid ammonia (L-NH<sub>3</sub>) are judged qualitatively better (e.g., softer hand) and thus command a greater price. Therefore, it is of interest to be able to test and confirm whether cotton textiles labeled as L-NH<sub>3</sub> treated are indeed so. Building on previous work, we report on tests in collaboration with a process house on identifying ammonia-mercerized fabrics from a pool of cotton textiles treated with L-NH<sub>3</sub>, NaOH, neither, or both––using FTIR-ATR spectroscopy. It is based on detecting the change in crystal lattice structure from type I (native cellulose) to type II (after NaOH mercerization) or type III (after ammonia mercerization). We could consistently differentiate the ammonia-mercerized fabrics from the untreated and those mercerized with NaOH, but the latter could not be differentiated from fabrics mercerized with both. It was also possible to detect evidence of ammonia mercerization in 4- and 14-year-old samples.</p> <span> <h3>Graphical abstract</h3> <p> <span> <span> <img alt=\"\" src=\"https://static-content.springer.com/image/MediaObjects/706_2024_3181_Figa_HTML.jpg\"/> </span> </span></p> </span>","PeriodicalId":19011,"journal":{"name":"Monatshefte für Chemie / Chemical Monthly","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140036194","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impedance changes of the Li-ion cell in the course of discharge","authors":"Petr Křivík","doi":"10.1007/s00706-024-03175-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-024-03175-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The paper deals with the measurement of the cell impedance parameters during discharging of the Li-ion NCR18650B cell. Re (<i>Z</i>) and Im (<i>Z</i>) of the battery were measured by PEIS method. The results of the impedance changes during discharging and charging were plot to Nyquist diagrams. The important values namely <i>Rs</i>, <i>Rsei</i>, <i>Rct</i>, <i>Csei</i>, <i>Qsei</i>, <i>Cdl</i>, <i>α</i>, and <i>σ</i> were found during discharging of the Li-ion cell with and without using CPE element.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":19011,"journal":{"name":"Monatshefte für Chemie / Chemical Monthly","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140036188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
V. O. Smilyk, S. S. Fomanyuk, I. A. Rusetskyi, M. O. Danilov, G. Ya. Kolbasov
{"title":"Comparative photoelectrochemical characteristics of heterostructure and composite based on BiVO4 and WO3","authors":"V. O. Smilyk, S. S. Fomanyuk, I. A. Rusetskyi, M. O. Danilov, G. Ya. Kolbasov","doi":"10.1007/s00706-023-03167-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-023-03167-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Films of heterostructure BiVO<sub>4</sub>/WO<sub>3</sub>, composite BiVO<sub>4</sub> with WO<sub>3</sub> and pure BiVO<sub>4</sub> were obtained by electrochemical deposition. Analysis of photoelectrochemical characteristics of such films showed that observed increase in photocurrent quantum yield and decrease in overvoltage of oxygen evolution on the photoanode in row from pure BiVO<sub>4</sub> films, than in heterostructure BiVO4/WO<sub>3</sub>, after that—composite BiVO<sub>4</sub>–WO<sub>3</sub>. The reason of such positive effect of reducing the energy losses associated with the surface recombination of electrons and holes and reduction of losses at the stage of interfacial charge transfer in the BiVO<sub>4</sub>–WO<sub>3</sub> composite compared with the heterostructure BiVO<sub>4</sub>/WO<sub>3</sub> and pure BiVO<sub>4</sub>.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":19011,"journal":{"name":"Monatshefte für Chemie / Chemical Monthly","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140007590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hydrogen production with reduced energy consumption for use in fuel cells and energy sector","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s00706-023-03159-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-023-03159-z","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Abstract</h3> <p>The possibility of increasing the hydrogen release rate and reducing energy consumption was analyzed using a system in which the anodic process of metal (aluminum) dissolution occurred on one electrode and the process of H<sub>2</sub> release on the other (nickel) electrode. The possibility of generating hydrogen with a current density of ~ 400 mA cm<sup>–2</sup> in NaOH solutions with a concentration of 6–8 mol dm<sup>–3</sup> at a cell voltage of ~ 0.5 V was confirmed. When the electrodes were short-circuited, hydrogen was generated on nickel when aluminum was dissolved at a rate corresponding to current density ~ 100 mA cm<sup>–2</sup>. The possibility of simultaneous hydrogen production and electricity generation in the system under consideration was shown. It was found that the maximum net power was generated in 6 mol dm<sup>–3</sup> NaOH. The specific power in such a solution can reach a value of 8 mW cm<sup>–2</sup> at a cell voltage of about 0.15 V. In this case, the hydrogen release rate corresponded to a current density of 60 mA cm<sup>–2</sup>.</p> <span> <h3>Graphical abstract</h3> <p> <span> <span> <img alt=\"\" src=\"https://static-content.springer.com/image/MediaObjects/706_2023_3159_Figa_HTML.png\"/> </span> </span></p> </span>","PeriodicalId":19011,"journal":{"name":"Monatshefte für Chemie / Chemical Monthly","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140007688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis of novel GABA-Triazole tethered derivatives of Noscapine and their anticancer activities","authors":"Farzaneh Karimi, Peyman Salehi, Morteza Bararjanian","doi":"10.1007/s00706-024-03170-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-024-03170-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Synthesis of novel noscapine triazole tethered derivatives with <i>γ</i>-aminobutyric acid (GABA) linker is reported. Attachment of the linker was done by <i>N</i>-demethylation of noscapine followed by coupling with <i>N</i>-Boc protected GABA. The straightforward synthesis of the target molecules was made by a three-component reaction between GABA-noscapine, <i>p</i>-nitrophenyl azide, and commercially available ketones under metal-free conditions to produce a library with diverse functional groups. Anticancer activity of the synthesized derivatives was evaluated on MCF-7 cancer cell line. The best anticancer activity was demonstrated by a compound with an IC<sub>50</sub> value of 57.2 µM, close to that of noscapine (IC<sub>50</sub> = 55.2 µM).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":19011,"journal":{"name":"Monatshefte für Chemie / Chemical Monthly","volume":"112 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139946605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Redox cationic frontal polymerization: a rapid curing approach for carbon fiber-reinforced composites with high fiber content","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s00706-023-03168-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-023-03168-y","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Abstract</h3> <p>Conventional frontal polymerization processes for epoxy-based composites rely on cations and radicals generated by a short (and local) light or heat stimulus in the presence of an iodonium salt and a radical thermal initiator. However, due to heat losses, the propagation of the exothermic curing front is often limited by sample geometry and filler concentration. Redox cationic frontal polymerization (RCFP) is a promising approach to radically expand the composition and design options of frontally cured epoxy-based composites. By adding stannous octoate as reducing agent, a higher number of radicals and cations are generated at lower temperature, which yields highly cured composite even at elevated filler content. In the current study, RCFP was used to cure standard unidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced composites based on a commercially available epoxy resin and the properties were compared with its anhydride hardener-cured counterpart. Cure degree and thermal properties of the resins were determined by ATR FT-IR spectroscopy and DMA analysis. Subsequently, unidirectional composites with a fiber volume content of ~ 60% were produced via vacuum infusion and subjected to DMA, tensile, compression, and inter-laminar shear tests. The results showed a remarkable similarity between mechanical properties of RCFP and anhydride hardener-cured composites. The RCFP-cured composites exhibited even a higher damping resistance and compression strength than anhydride hardener-cured composites. The results show that RCFP allows for a significant reduction in the curing time (from several hours to 60 min), while it yields composites with properties comparable to classic anhydride-cured systems.</p> <span> <h3>Graphical abstract</h3> <p> <span> <span> <img alt=\"\" src=\"https://static-content.springer.com/image/MediaObjects/706_2023_3168_Figa_HTML.png\"/> </span> </span></p> </span>","PeriodicalId":19011,"journal":{"name":"Monatshefte für Chemie / Chemical Monthly","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139946667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}