Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yi Hou, Jianhui Li, Bifei Li, Qunhui Yuan, Wei Gan
Summary: This article reviews the latest advances in studying the dynamic behaviors of molecules on lipids using spectroscopic methods such as second harmonic generation and two-photon fluorescence, showing the potential of this combined approach.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kakishi Uno, Ayse Aktalay, Mariano L. Bossi, Masahiro Irie, Vladimir N. Belov, Stefan W. Hell
Summary: This study optimized the performance of fDAEs in fluorescence microscopy and nanoscopy labeling by adjusting the structural design. The complete on-switching of protein labeling was achieved under violet and yellow-green light activation, showing excellent performance in fluorescence imaging. Transient on-off switching of double-labeled nanobodies was induced by irradiation with visible light, allowing for nanoscale superresolution imaging through switching and localization of individual fluorophores.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Optics
Alice Dal Fovo, Sara Mattana, Marco Marchetti, Monica Anichini, Alessio Giovannelli, Enrico Baria, Raffaella Fontana, Riccardo Cicchi
Summary: This paper presents the application of combined two-photon excited fluorescence and second-harmonic generation imaging as a versatile diagnostic tool for the microcharacterization of three hardwood species. This technique enables the visualization and compositional analysis of wood microstructures, which is crucial for studying the deterioration process of wood.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Menglin Wu, Xue Li, Xiaoyu Mu, Xuening Zhang, Hao Wang, Xiao-Dong Zhang
Summary: This review provides an overview of the development of near-infrared-II (NIR-II) fluorescence imaging for studying physiological and pathological activities in living organisms. It highlights the limitations of fluorescence penetration depth and discusses the integration of NIR-II fluorescence imaging with other imaging modes to create multimodal imaging for deeper anatomical information.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dan Li, Xiangquan Deng, Zhourui Xu, Deliang Wang, Gaixia Xu, Pingyu Zhang, Ping Qiu, Weixin Xie, Dong Wang, Ben Zhong Tang, Ke Wang
Summary: Molecular engineering was used to develop an NIR-II fluorescence probe, DCTBT, for deep-brain two-photon imaging. DCTBT showed good biocompatibility, high photostability, bright NIR-II emission, and a large two-photon fluorescence action cross section at the 1700 nm excitation window. It achieved imaging depths of 2180 and 1135 μm in mouse brain with removed and intact skull, respectively, surpassing all existing probes and imaging modalities. DCTBT labeling also enabled hemodynamic imaging of blood flow with a depth of 714 μm in mouse brain vessels with the intact skull.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yong-Peng Yang, Fu-Jian Qi, Yi-Ping Qian, Xia-Zhen Bao, Han-Chen Zhang, Bin Ma, Fang Dai, Sheng-Xiang Zhang, Bo Zhou
Summary: The newly developed two-photon probe QBMP showed good binding with NQO1 and exhibited superior properties such as rapid response, large Stokes shift, ultra-low detection limit, favorable two-photon cross section, and deep tissue penetration.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Optics
Shichao Zhang, Xingxin Huang, Deyong Kang, Jikui Miao, Zhenlin Zhan, Guoxian Guan, Jianxin Chen, Yongjian Zhou, Lianhuang Li
Summary: In this study, the feasibility of using SHG imaging to detect GISTs by monitoring the morphological changes of collagen fibers in the tumor microenvironment was assessed. The study found that collagen alterations occurred significantly in GISTs compared to normal tissues, and two morphological features from SHG images were extracted for quantitative assessment of the morphological difference of collagen fibers between normal muscular layer and GISTs through automated image analysis.
JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE OPTICAL HEALTH SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Xiaoying Wang, Di Zhang, Xiaochun Zhang, Yuting Xing, Jihua Wu, Xinke Sui, Xin Huang, Guoqing Chang, Lianyong Li
Summary: Multiphoton microscopy (MPM) imaging is a powerful medical imaging technique that can identify the structural characteristics of tissues at the cellular and subcellular levels, featuring larger penetration depth and less phototoxicity.
TECHNOLOGY IN CANCER RESEARCH & TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Thamodharan Viswanathan, Mohan Gopalakrishnan, Krishnan Thirumoorthy, Muthuramalingam Prakash, Nallasamy Palanisami
Summary: A new eight-membered centrosymmetric ferrocenyl borasiloxane FcBSi (1) and its pyridine adduct FcBSiPy (2) were synthesized and characterized. Both compounds exhibit negative solvatochromism in nonpolar to polar solvents due to dipole interactions. DFT calculations and NLO studies support the optical and NLO properties of FcBSi (1) and FcBSiPy (2).
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shaoting Guo, Wen Liu, Yuling Wu, Jing Sun, Jie Li, Hongyu Jiang, Mengfan Zhang, Senhao Wang, Zuyuan Liu, Long Wang, Hua Wang, Hongbing Fu, Jiannian Yao
Summary: Understanding the structure-property relationships in organic semiconductors is crucial for controlling their photophysical properties and developing new optoelectronic materials. Quadrupolar molecules, donor-acceptor-donor (DAD), have attracted extensive attention in various optoelectronic applications. The comparative study on the excited state dynamics of DA and DAD fluorescence systems reveals that they exhibit similar excited state dynamics, which are attributed to the distinctive excited-state symmetry breaking (ESSB) phenomenon observed in a DAD system.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Xingxin Huang, Yuan-E Lian, Lida Qiu, XunBin Yu, Jikui Miao, Shichao Zhang, Zheng Zhang, Xiong Zhang, Jianxin Chen, Yannan Bai, Lianhuang Li
Summary: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. This study used multiphoton microscopy to visualize important pathological features of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and developed image analysis algorithms for quantifying disease progression. These findings can contribute to a better understanding of the disease and potential therapeutic targets.
LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianhui Li, Bifei Li, Johar Zeb, Yi Hou, Qunhui Yuan, Wei Gan
Summary: In this study, we used SHG and TPF techniques to determine the activation energy of micelle aggregation, the evolution of aggregated micelles to vesicles, and the penetration of DOX on the surface of DOX and AOT vesicles. The activation energies were found to be 48.6 kJ/mol, 49.4 kJ/mol, and 20.5 kJ/mol, respectively. We also investigated the effect of different salts on the self-assembly behavior of DOX and AOT, and found that Ca2+ significantly reduced the activation energy of the transformation of aggregated micelles to vesicles at a lower concentration compared to Na+.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yi Hou, Jianhui Li, XinXin Liu, Yundan Ruan, Shun-li Chen, Qunhui Yuan, Wei Gan
Summary: The study utilized two-photon fluorescence (TPF) and surface-sensitive second harmonic generation (SHG) techniques to investigate the interaction between lipid membranes and anthracyclines with different side groups. It was found that anthracyclines with one charged side group exhibited similar behavior, while those with two charged side groups behaved differently. The hydrophobicity of the anthracyclines affected their tendency to penetrate across the lipid bilayer, but did not necessarily result in a faster embedding of the drug molecules in the lipid membrane.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nitesh Tamang, Prajal Chettri, Bishnu P. Joshi, Swayamsiddha Kar, Vaibhav Mahendrakar, Shailesh Srivastava, Nageswara Rao Golakoti
Summary: By synthesizing and characterizing fullerene derivatives of bischalcones with different cycloalkanone ring sizes, the impact of ring size and substituents on the aryl rings on the nonlinear optical properties was investigated. The application of Claisen-Schmidt condensation reaction and analytical techniques such as UV-Vis, FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and mass spectrometry helped identify compound characteristics. Among the synthesized compounds, 2,6-bis-(4-methoxydibenzylidene)acetone exhibited the highest second harmonic generation efficiency and 2,6-bis-(4-methylthiobenzylidene)cyclopentanone showed the highest third-order nonlinear optical property.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zheng Zheng, Hequn Zhang, Hui Cao, Junyi Gong, Mubin He, Xuexin Gou, Tianyu Yang, Peifa Wei, Jun Qian, Wang Xi, Ben Zhong Tang
Summary: This study successfully synthesized four bright fluorophores with aggregation-induced emission features, which exhibited high quantum yields. One of the fluorophores (DCBT) showed bright near-infrared emission and large three-photon absorption cross section, which was further enhanced by molecular stacking. These fluorophores were applied in three-photon fluorescence microscopy imaging of mouse brain vasculature with high spatial resolution, and even small capillaries could be identified below the skull.
Article
Optics
Deming Hu, Yang Zhang, Yuan-Yuan Zhao, Xuan-Ming Duan
Summary: This study proposes a dual-band grating coupler on a Ge-on-SOI platform, covering the 4.95 μm and 8.5 μm bands, with the introduction of Bragg gratings for crosstalk suppression. The simulated coupling efficiencies for the two bands are respectively high, indicating the potential applications in defense and environmental monitoring.
Article
Optics
Ming-Jie Deng, Yuan-Yuan Zhao, Zi-Xin Liang, Jing-Tao Chen, Yang Zhang, Xuan-Ming Duan
Summary: In DMD-based projection photolithography, optimizing the diffraction efficiency of DMD can improve the laser energy utilization. This study calculates and experimentally verifies the optimization of diffraction efficiency for different wavelengths and DMD pitch sizes.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Feng Jin, Jie Liu, Yuan-Yuan Zhao, Xian-Zi Dong, Mei-Ling Zheng, Xuan-Ming Duan
Summary: In this study, the high-resolution fabrication of hydrogen silsesquioxane (HSQ) using femtosecond laser direct writing (FsLDW) was demonstrated. A feature size of 26 nm in HSQ was achieved using a 780 nm femtosecond laser. The HSQ microstructures fabricated by FsLDW showed nanoscale resolution, smooth surface, and high thermal stability, indicating potential application in the fabrication of micro-nano devices.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian-Yu Wang, Feng Jin, Xian-Zi Dong, Jie Liu, Mei-Ling Zheng
Summary: Inspired by the intelligent response of flytrap, a smart hydrogel microactuator based on a bionic asymmetric structure is demonstrated. The grasping and releasing behavior of the microactuator for micro-objects can be realized and tuned by using pH-triggered shape changes, demonstrating its potential for applications, such as flexible robotics, smart sensors, and microscopic manipulation.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Xiaodi Zhang, Jundong Chen, Weihua Han, Yandong Ge, Yangyan Guo, Xianzi Dong, Xuanming Duan, Meiling Zheng, Fuhua Yang
Summary: This article introduces the study of using arrays of dopant-induced quantum dots as quantum bit platforms. A junctionless silicon nanowire transistor with dual physical channels with a diameter of 10 nm was fabricated using novel femtosecond laser projection exposure together with thermal oxidation. Quantum transport spectroscopy was conducted to demonstrate the evolution of the quantum transport process.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bethany R. R. Hood, Yovan de Coene, Afonso V. V. Torre Do Vale Froes, Claire F. F. Jones, Pierre Beaujean, Vincent Liegeois, Fraser MacMillan, Benoit Champagne, Koen Clays, John Fielden
Summary: Electrochemically switched 2(nd) order non-linear optical responses have been demonstrated for the first time in polyoxometalates (POMs), with an arylimido-derivative showing a leading combination of high on/off contrast (94 %), high visible transparency, and cyclability.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huan Wang, Mahbod Morshedi, Mahesh S. Kodikara, Yovan de Coene, Koen Clays, Chi Zhang, Mark G. Humphrey
Summary: Metal-alkynyl donor/nitro acceptor-functionalized porphyrins are promising candidates for nonlinear optical (NLO) applications, exhibiting exceptional properties such as record quadratic optical nonlinearity, remarkable two-photon absorption, and outstanding three-photon absorption, as well as being the first porphyrins to exhibit four-photon absorption. The absorption peaks for two-, three-, and four-photon absorption correspond to multiples of linear absorption bands associated with porphyrin-localized pi*<-pi transitions and donor-porphyrin to porphyrin-acceptor charge transfer transitions.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Xiang-Yang Liu, Xian-Zi Dong, Min Guo, Feng Jin, Tian-Wei Wang, Xuan-Ming Duan, Zhen-Sheng Zhao, Mei-Ling Zheng
Summary: We propose a strategy to achieve narrow gaps in micro-nano structures using the femtosecond laser maskless optical projection lithography (MOPL) technique. Simulation predicts the trend of factors affecting the gap width, in agreement with experimental results. A narrow gap of 243 nm is obtained by optimizing the structure design and processing parameters. Furthermore, large-area functional micro-nano structures with narrow gaps are successfully fabricated. The strategy of optimizing gap width in MOPL is flexible and effective, providing wide application prospects in nanophotonics and semiconductor micro-nano device fabrication.
APPLIED PHYSICS EXPRESS
(2023)
Article
Optics
Duo Miao, Yuan-Yuan Zhao, Shun-Cheng Cai, Zhi-Xiang Li, Jing-Tao Chen, Jia-Ning An, Xuan-Ming Duan
Summary: This study proposes a new hybrid Dammann grating structure that can effectively generate an engineering-grade M2 x N2 spot array with a simple structural design. The hybrid Dammann grating exhibits high efficiency and low non-uniformity at a wavelength of 532 nm and can be fabricated through maskless projection lithography for large-scale, low-cost production.
Article
Cell Biology
Norma Medina-Villalobos, Remy Avila, Maria Marsal, Jordi Andilla, Pablo Loza-alvarez, Mario Miguel Ojeda-Ramirez, Elisa Tamariz
Summary: Highly focused near-infrared (NIR) lasers can induce cell protrusions in fibroblasts and neurons, but the biochemical and biophysical effects and optimal stimulation protocols are still unknown. In this study, intermittent NIR laser radiation was used to investigate the direction and velocity of cell protrusions. The results showed that the orientation and advance of cell protrusions continue after the laser is turned off, but the increase in velocity stops. The study also revealed that NIR irradiation promotes the recruitment of actin, leading to filament formation at the induced cell protrusions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chun Du, Ziyi Yang, Anzhen Mo, Xuanming Duan, Guowei Yang
Summary: In order to improve the performance of solar energy-driven water generation, optimization strategies such as alloying and combination of plasmonic and defect modulation are required for two-dimensional (2D) photothermal materials. However, the complex preparation process and insufficient solar spectrum absorption pose challenges in practical utilization. This study proposes a self-enhancing photothermal performance strategy induced by topological surface states (TSSs). By fabricating 2D WTe2 on mixed cellulose ester (MCE), a photothermal device with WTe2 @MCE exhibits an excellent photothermal evaporation rate, 1.09 kg·m(-2)·h(-1), which is 6.1 and 3.1 times higher than MCE and pure water, respectively. This improvement can be attributed to the characteristics of 2D Weyl semimetal WTe2 with TSSs, including high optical absorption capacity, low thermal diffusivity, specific heat capacity, and high carrier density, which are supported by experiments and calculations. The contribution of TSSs to the enhancement of optical absorption for efficient solar water generation is revealed through comparative experiments. Furthermore, the photothermal conversion mechanism is explored, revealing that the photoexcited electrons recombine with the holes through nonradiative mode, releasing thermal energy through phonon emission via multiple pathways. This work promotes the application of Weyl semimetal material with TSSs in solar water evaporation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huan Tan, Gustavo Castro, Jike Lyu, Pablo Loza-Alvarez, Florencio Sanchez, Josep Fontcuberta, Ignasi Fina
Summary: This study takes advantage of the built-in asymmetry at ferroelectric/electrode interfaces to achieve polarization reversal under illumination, and demonstrates the ability to optically control the resistance states in a ferroelectric capacitor.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2022)
Article
Optics
Zhao Yuanyuan, Luo Haichao, Liang Zixin, Deng Mingjie, Duan Xuanming
Summary: Micro-nano 3D printing based on photopolymerization has significant advantages in manufacturing high-precision and complex micro-nanostructures, and has huge industrial application needs in various fields. The research and development of micro-nano 3D printing technology has received widespread attention and is considered one of the most frontier advanced manufacturing fields in the world.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF LASERS-ZHONGGUO JIGUANG
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zhou Ziyi, Dong Xianzi, Zheng Meiling
Summary: This paper provides a detailed introduction to the optical projection lithography based on digital micromirror devices, emphasizing the strategies for improving resolution and breaking the optical diffraction limit, as well as discussing the unique advantages of this technology in micro devices and novel processing fields.
LASER & OPTOELECTRONICS PROGRESS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Liang Zixin, Zhao Yuanyuan, Duan Xuanming
Summary: This article introduces the complexity and cost of current photolithography technology used in the semiconductor industry, and proposes the need for lithography methods that break the diffraction limit. It discusses the principles and methods of super-diffraction lithography technology, reviews the progress and current status of laser super-diffraction lithography, and discusses the existing problems and prospects for future development.
LASER & OPTOELECTRONICS PROGRESS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alexander M. Prophet, Kritanjan Polley, Gary J. Van Berkel, David T. Limmer, Kevin R. Wilson
Summary: The oxidation kinetics of iodide by ozone at the air-water interface is studied in single microdroplets. Molecular simulations and kinetic modeling are used to understand the underlying multiphase mechanism.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rong Zhang, Jiajing Lan, Fei Wang, Shumei Chen, Jian Zhang
Summary: By utilizing 1,1'-ferrocene dicarboxylic acid as a chelating and surface protection ligand, we have synthesized multi-nuclear indium oxide clusters with varying nuclear sizes, including heptanuclear and thirteen-nuclear clusters. These clusters possess labile coordination sites, allowing for structural modification and self-assembly, resulting in the formation of various cluster structures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hui Wang, Hui Liu, Mingsen Wang, Jiaheng Hou, Yongjun Li, Yuancheng Wang, Yingjie Zhao
Summary: Two supramolecular complexes were prepared using CBs and M1, and their single-crystal structures were analyzed by SCXRD. The unexpected 1:2 self-assembly structure between M1 and CB[8] was discovered for the first time. These complexes exhibit unique photophysical properties and provide valuable information about the structure and photophysical properties of supramolecular complexes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chang-Hee Lee, Sookil Park, Sanggil Kim, Ji Young Hyun, Hyun Soo Lee, Injae Shin
Summary: The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a cell-surface glycoprotein involved in cell proliferation and tumor development. This study used a fluorescently labeled EGFR to investigate its time-dependent endocytosis in live cells and found that appended glycans affect EGFR internalization. Additionally, the study detected sialic acid residues attached to EGFR on the live cell surface using FRET-based imaging. This research provides valuable insights into the cellular functions of EGFR.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Subhankar Sahu, Lokesh Kumar, Sumita Das, Dipti Gupta, Ruchi Anand
Summary: This study proposes a strategy that combines organic electronics with biosensor scaffolds to create a compact device for monitoring environmental aromatic pollution. By coupling biosensing protein MopR with an organic electrochemical transistor (OECT), a sensor module capable of efficient detection of phenol was designed. Exclusive phenol detection with minimal loss of sensitivity could be achieved in complex pollutant mixtures and real environmental samples.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Changseok Lee, Hyung-Joon Kang, Sungwoo Hong
Summary: The formation of C-N bonds through hydroamination reactions catalyzed by nickel hydrides has been a topic of recent interest. This approach offers a way to efficiently transform a variety of alkene and alkyne substrates into compounds enriched with C-N bonds. The review provides a concise overview of the underlying reaction mechanisms and aims to stimulate further progress in NiH-catalytic techniques and catalyst design.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yueci Wu, Lu-Lu Sun, Hai-Hao Han, Xiao-Peng He, Weiguo Cao, Tony D. James
Summary: Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a common cause of acute liver failure in the USA and Europe, but most cases can be recovered or prevented by discontinuing the offending drug. Recent research has found that peroxynitrite (ONOO-) can be used as a potential indicator for early diagnosis of DILI, and there is an urgent need to establish a method to detect and track peroxynitrite in DILI cases. In this study, a FRET-based nano fluorescent probe CD-N-I was developed, which showed high selectivity and sensitivity in detecting peroxynitrite. The probe successfully detected exogenous peroxynitrite in live cells and endogenous peroxynitrite in APAP-induced liver injury of HepG2 cells.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dmitry L. Lipilin, Mikhail O. Zubkov, Mikhail D. Kosobokov, Alexander D. Dilman
Summary: This article describes a direct photocatalytic method for the thiolation of unprotected acids, which was previously challenging. By using a thionocarbonate reagent with an N-O bond, the efficient conversion of carboxylic acids to thiols is achieved.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jason Malenfant, Lucille Kuster, Yohann Gagne, Kouassi Signo, Maxime Denis, Sylvain Canesi, Mathieu Frenette
Summary: Raman microscopy can reveal compound-specific vibrational fingerprints without sample preparation. The combination of efficient theoretical calculations and a user-friendly software can accurately predict peak positions and provide match scores to assist with structure determination.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jayoh A. Hernandez, Paul S. Micus, Sean Alec Lois Sunga, Luca Mazzei, Stefano Ciurli, Gabriele Meloni
Summary: Essential trace metals play crucial roles in the survival and virulence of bacterial pathogens. Helicobacter pylori requires nickel for colonization and persistence in the stomach, and NixA is an essential nickel transporter in this process. This study characterizes the selectivity and electrogenic nature of NixA-mediated nickel transport.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tarali Devi, Kuheli Dutta, Jennifer Deutscher, Stefan Mebs, Uwe Kuhlmann, Michael Haumann, Beatrice Cula, Holger Dau, Peter Hildebrandt, Kallol Ray
Summary: This study emphasizes the importance of subtle electronic changes and secondary interactions in the stability of biologically relevant metal-dioxygen intermediates. It also shows that the role of the chloride ligand in stabilizing the Fe-III-(OOBu)-Bu-t moiety can extend to other anions, including the thiolate ligand.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jacqueline R. Santhouse, Jeremy M. G. Leung, Lillian T. Chong, W. Seth Horne
Summary: By studying the folding kinetics and mechanism of the BdpA sequence, researchers found that altering the backbone connectivity can affect protein folding. This suggests that protein mimetic chains have a significant degree of plasticity in transitioning between unfolded and folded states.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Divanshu Gupta, Ralf Einholz, Holger F. Bettinger
Summary: This study presents the first direct spectroscopic evidence of a cyclic seven-membered iminoborane. Compared to linear amino-iminoboranes, this cyclic iminoborane exhibits weakened bond strength and lower Lewis acidity value. The study suggests that the reduced ring strain of cyclic iminoborane prevents nitrogen fixation but allows facile (2 + 2) cycloaddition reaction with C2H4.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Renny Mathew, Aniruddha Mazumder, Praveen Kumar, Julie Matula, Sharmarke Mohamed, Petr Brazda, Mahesh Hariharan, Brijith Thomas
Summary: This study reveals the packing arrangement of partially disordered nitro-perylenediimide (NO2-PDI) using a synergistic approach that combines 3D ED, ssNMR, and DFT techniques. By overcoming these challenges, this methodology opens up new avenues for material characterization, driving exciting advancements in the field.
