Preparation and Characterization of Al_2O_3-TiO_2 Complex Supports by Nano-scale Self-assembly Technique

The two-step nano-scale self-assembly technique and the framework structure mechanism for forming mesoporous supports were employed for preparing Al2O3-TiO2 complex supports with large pore volume that were applied for manufacturing the resid hydrotreating catalysts. The influence of different TiO2 contents and calcination temperatures on specific surface area, pore volume and pore size distribution of complex supports was studied. TEM and SEM were employed to characterize the Al2O3-TiO2 complex supports. Test results revealed that the specific surface area of Al2O3-TiO2 complex supports was the largest at a TiO2 mass fraction of 20%, and when the calcination temperature was in the range between 300 ℃ to 700 ℃, the pore distribution of the complex support was stable. Characterization of the complex support by TEM and SEM demonstrated that TiO2 was homo- geneously distributed in the complex support, which was in favor of carrying active components. The Al2O3-TiO2 complex supports can function as the best catalyst support for resid hydrotreating catalysts.

Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate with Samarocene Complex Supported on Mesoporous Silica

Samarocene complex was supported on a series of mesoporous silica with various pore sizes. Polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) by these catalysts provide highly syndiotactic PMMAs with higher molecular weights compared with those obtained by solution polymerization with homogeneous catalyst system.

Silica-gel Supported V Complexes： Preparation, Characterization and Catalytic Oxidative Desulfunzation

In this manuscript, a series of catalyst SG n-[VVO2-PAMAM-MSA] (SG silica gel, PAMAM polyamidoamine, MSA 5-methyl salicylaldehyde, n=0, 1, 2, 3) was prepared and their structures were fully characterized by Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and inductive coupled plasma emission spectrometer (ICP) etc. XPS revealed that the metal V and SG n-PAMAM-MSA combined more closely after the formation of Schiff base derivatives. Their catalytic activities for oxidation of dibenzothiophene were evaluated using tert-butyl hydroperoxide as oxidant. The results showed that the catalyst SG 2.0-[VVO2-PAMAM-MSA] presented good catalytic activity and recycling time. Meanwhile, the optimal condition for the catalytic oxidation of SG 2.0-[VVO2-PAMAM-MSA] was also investigated, which showed that when the oxidation temperature was 90 °C, time was 60 min, the O/S was 3:1, and the mass content of catalyst was 1%, the rate of desulfurization could reach 85.2%. Moreover, the catalyst can be recycled several times without significant decline in catalytic activity.

POLYMER SUPPORT EFFECTS OF METAL COMPLEXES FOR CATALYSIS

In the course of investigating the catalytic behavior of metal complexes for ring opening metathesis polymerization of cycloolefins, metathesis, hydroformylation and selective hydrogenation of olefins experimental results time and again indicate the presence of effects of macromolecular supports - the utilization of macromolecular supports increases obviously the activity, selectivity, and stability of the catalysts and so as to increase the conversion of substrates, yields of reactions, properties of formed polymers and so on. Discussed these effects on the basis of the authors' experiments. (Author abstract) 18 Refs.

SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND CATALYTIC ACTIVITY OF N,N'-BIS(3-ALLYL SALICYLIDENE)ETHYLENEDIAMINE COBALT(Ⅱ) SCHIFF BASE COMPLEX ANCHORED ON A NEW POLYMER SUPPORT

A new chelating polymer support has been prepared by suspension copolymerization of synthesized N,N'-bis(3- allyl salicylidene)ethylenediamine monomer Schiff base (N,N'-BSEDA) with styrene (St) and divinylbenzene (DVB) using azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) as initiator in the presence of poly(vinyl alcohol). The content and complexation ability of monomer Schiff base (N,N'-BSEDA) for cobalt ions in prepared crosslinked polymer beads have shown dependence on the amount of DVB used in reaction mixture. The amount of monomer Schiff base (N,N '-BSEDA) in crosslinked beads showed a substantial decreasing trend at high concentration of DVB in the reaction mixture (> 1.5 mol dm-3), hence the efficiency of complexation (EC%) and cobalt ion loading (EL%) of polymer beads showed a decreasing trend. The structure of monomer Schiff base (N,N'-BSEDA) and its cobalt complex on polymer support was elucidated by IR, UV and magnetic measurements. The catalytic activity of polymer bound cobalt Schiff base complex was evaluated by analyzing kinetic data of decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in the presence of either supported cobalt complex or free cobalt complex. The activation energy for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by polymer supported cobalt complex was found to be low (33.37 kJ mol-1) in comparison with unsupported cobalt complex (56.35 kJ mol-1). On the basis of experimental observations, reaction steps are proposed and a suitable rate expression derived.

Preparation and Characterization of Polymer－Supported Rare Earth Complexes

he polymers containing different ligand groups of atoms(mainly O,N,and S)and their rare earth complexes were prepared,characterized and classified based on the type of metal-ligand bonding. The catalytic activities of the complexes are briefly discussed.The polymer- supported rare earth complexes shwed much greater activities than the correspond- ing complexes with a low molecular weight.

SYNTHESIS AND CATALYTIC PROPERTY OF POLYSTYRENE SUPPORTED PHENYLALANINE SCHIFF BASE COMPLEX OF Mn(Ⅱ) IN AEROBIC OXIDATION OF CYCLOHEXENE

The polystyrene supported phenylalanine Schiff base complex of Mn（Ⅱ） （PS-Sal-Phe-Mn ） was prepared with chloromethylated styrene polymer heads, 2 L-phenylalanine and manganese （Ⅱ） acetate tetrahyrate., The polymeric ligand and the complex were characterized by FT.IR,, small area X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS）, and ICP-AES. in the presence of the manganese complex, cyclohexene （1） was effectively oxidized by molecular oxygen without reductant. The major products of the reaction were 2.cyclohexen-l-ol （2）, 2-cyclohexen-l-one （3）and 2-cyclohexen-1-hydroperoxide （4）, which was different with typical oxidation of cyclohexene. The influence of reaction temperature and additive for oxidation had been studied. The selectivity of 2-cyclohexen-l-hydroperoxide varied with reaction time and different additives. The mechanism of cyclohexene oxidation had also been discussed.

SYNTHESIS AND CATALYTIC PROPERTY OF POLYSTYRENE SUPPORTED GLUTAMIC ACID SCHIFF BASE COMPLEX OF Mn(Ⅱ) IN AEROBIC OXIDATION OF CYCLOHEXENE

The polystyrene supported glutamic acid Schiff base complex of Mn （ Ⅱ ） （PS-Sal-Glue-Mn） was prepared with chloromethylated styrene polymer beads, 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde, L-glutamic acid and manganese （ Ⅱ ） acetate tetrahyrate. The polymeric ligand and the complex were characterized by FT-IR, small area X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS） and 1CP-AES. In the presence of the manganese complex, cyclohexene （1） was effectively oxidized by molecular oxygen without reductant. The major products of the reaction were 2-cyclohexen-l-ol （2）, 2-cyclohexen-l-one （3） and 2-cyclohexen-1- hydroperoxide （4）, which was different with typical oxidation of cyclohexene. The influence of reaction temperature and additive for oxidation had been studied. The selectivity of 2-cyclohexen-1-hydroperoxide varied with reaction time and different additives. The mechanism of cyclohexene oxidation had also been discussed.

Synthesis and Catalytic Activities of Polymer-Supported Neodymium Complexes——Polymers Containing Thiol and Sulphoxide

The neodymium complexes with crosslinked polystyrene containing -CH2SH and -CH2SOCH3 groups, P-CH2SH . NdCl3 and P-CH2SOCH3. NdCl3, were prepared. P-CH2SH . NdCl3 shows no catalytic activity for butadiene polymerization, while P-CH2SOCH3. NdCl3 can catalyze the polymerization of butadiene. The content of cis-1,4-polybutadiene is more than 95%.

Support vector regression model for complex target RCS predicting

The electromagnetic scattering computation has developed rapidly for many years; some computing problems for complex and coated targets cannot be solved by using the existing theory and computing models. A computing model based on data is established for making up the insufficiency of theoretic models. Based on the ＂support vector regression method＂, which is formulated on the principle of minimizing a structural risk, a data model to predicate the unknown radar cross section of some appointed targets is given. Comparison between the actual data and the results of this predicting model based on support vector regression method proved that the support vector regression method is workable and with a comparative precision.

A STUDY OF SILICA-SUPPORTED CROSS-LINKED POLY (MALEIC ACID-CO-STYRENE)-PLATINUM COMPLEX IN THE HYDROGENATION OF p-CRESOL

A silica-supported cross-linked poly(maleic acid -co- styrene)-platinum complex (PMS-Pt) has been prepared and found to be active in the hydrogenation of p-cresol under mild conditions (303-323K, 1.01 x 10(5)Pa). In this hydrogenation system water serves as a solvent and p-cresol can be converted to 4-methylcyclohexanol quantitatively via 4-methylcyclohexanone as intermediate.

State Support of Russian Agro-industrial Complex at the Federal and Regional Levels on Entering the Global Market

The main subject of the report consists in showing positive course of Russian agriculture over the last years-entering the global market. That＇s why it is essential to make following steps to support manufactures aiming them more actively at export： to develop export operations; to develop actively agro-industrial complex perspectives for entering the WTO; to ensure the food safety of agro-industrial complex while exporting the products; in the context of globalization Russian regions are entering more actively the global market as the relatively independent subjects of international economical relationships. The food safety of Russia-such condition of the state economy, when food independence of the country is provided, provision; physical and economic utility of food products is guaranteed by the state and corresponds to requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation in safety and quality. Participation in the WTO gives to the country set of advantages in the decision food independence. In the world, the country and in region management of efficiency agriculture with a view of advancement to food safety, should be coordinated necessarily with food independence. State support of the Russian agro-industrial complex on the federal and regional levels when entering into the world market-is a factor of the formation of a new geopolitical status of Russia in the world arena, it is the new selection mechanism of the development of globalization processes in favor of the active participation of the agro-industrial complex of Russia in the world economy.

Hydrothermal synthesis, structure and quantum chemistry of transition metal complex supported by metal-oxo cluster[{Ni(phen)_2}_2(ξ-Mo_8O_(26))]

A nickel-1,10-phenanthroline complex supported on an octamolybdate, [{Ni(phen)2}2(ξ-Mo8O26)], has been hydrothermally synthesized with MoO3, H2MoO4, Ni(OAc)2 · 6H2O and 1,10-phenathroline (1,10-phen) as raw materials. The crystals of the compound belong to mono-clinic P21/n space group, a= 1.2952(2), b = 1.6659(10), c= 1.3956(12) nm, β=106.273(8)°, V = 2.8906(5) nm3, Z = 2. 5604 observable reflections (/>2σ(/)) were used for structure resolution and refinements to converge to final R1 = 0.0414, wR2 = 0.0815. The result of structure determination shows that the compound contains octamolybdate possessing a novel structure type (named as ξ-isomer). The feature of ξ-[Mo8O26]4- is that it is composed of Mo6O6 ring and two MoO6 octa-hedra located at cap positions on opposite faces. The Mo6O6 ring contains two octahedral and four trigonal-bipyramidal MovI atoms. Each ξ-[Mo8O26]4- unit is bonded with two [Ni(phen)2]2+ through terminal oxygen atoms of octahedral and neighbouring trigonal-bipyramidal Mo atom in the Mo6O6 ring. IR and UV-Vis spectra of the compound were measured and its electronic structure was studied by EHMO method.

HYDROGENATION OF PHENOL AND CRESOLS CATALYZED BY CHITOSAN SUPPORTED PALLADIUM COMPLEX AT MILD CONDITIONS

A natural polymer catalyst, silica-supported chitosan palladium complex (abbr. as SiO2-CS-Pd) was found to catalyze the hydrogenation of phenol and cresols to corresponding cyclohexanones in high yield and 100% selectivity at 70 degrees C and 1.01325 x 10(5) Pa mild conditions. N/Pd molar ratio in the complex, temperature and solvents have much influence on the reaction. The reactivity order of reactants was found to be: phenol >m->p->o- The catalyst is stable during the reaction and could be repeatedly used for several times without much decrease in its catalytic activity.

Hydrogenation of Toluidines Catalyzed by Silica-supported Carboxymethylcellulose-platinum Complex

The hydrogenation of toluidines catalyzed by silica-supported carboxymethyl cellulose platinum complex forms methylcyclohexlamines in high yields, such as m-toluidine to 3-methylcyclohexylamine, o-toluidine to 2-methylcyclohexylamine, and p-toluidine to 4-methylcyclohexylamine in 97%, 96.7% and 98.2% yields, respectively, at 30 ℃ and under atmospheric hydrogen pressure. The yields were remarkably affected by the Pt content in the complex, the kind of solvent and the reaction temperature. The catalyst was very stable and could be reused several times without remarkable change in the catalytic activity.

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A SILICA-SUPPORTED CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE PLATINUM COMPLEX AND ITS CATALYTIC BEHAVIORS FOR HYDROGENATI0N OF AR0MATICS

A silica-supported carboxymethylcellulose platinum complex (abbreviated as SiO_2-CMC-Pt) has been prepared and characterized by XPS. Its catalytic properties for hydro-genation of aromatic compounds were studied. The results showed that this catalystcould catalyze the hydrogenation of phenol, anisol, p-cresol, benzene and toluene to cyclo-hexanol, cyclohexyl methyl ether, p-methyl cyclohexanol, cyclohexane and methylcyclo-hexane, respectively in 100% yield at 30℃ and 1 atm. In the hydrogenation of phenol,COO/Pt ratio in SiO_2-CMC-Pt has much influence on the initial hydrogenation rate andthe selectivity for the intermediate product, cyclohexanone. The highest initial rate andthe highest yield of cyclohexanone both occur at COO/Pt ratio of 6. The complex is stableduring the reaction and can be used repeatedly.

Synthesis, Characterization, and Properties of Supported Tungstozincate Bridged by Co(Ⅱ) Complex Fragment

[Co^11（phen）3]2[{（ZnW12O40）Co^11（phen）2（H2O）}2Co^11（trien）2（NaH2O）2]·3H2O was synthesized via hydrothermal technique and characterized with elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy, TGA-DTA, and variable temperature magnetic susceptibility. The compound crystallized in the monoclinic system with the space group P21/n, a=1.8210 nm, b=2.3592 nm, c=2.2932 nm, β=110.31°, V=9.239 nm^3, Z=2, R1=0.0827. The compound consists of two coordination cations, three lattice water molecules, and a macroanion [{（ZnW12O40）Co（phen）2（H2O）}2Co（C6H18N4）2·（NaH2O）2]^4- in which each supported Keggin anion [（ZnW12O40Co^11（phen）2（H2O）]^4- acts as a ligand to coordinate to central bridging Co^2＋ ion via a terminal oxygen atom. Hydrogen bonds are responsible for the construction of 3D architecture of the compound. The compound is paramagnetic with a weak antiferromagnetic interaction（0=-46.796 K）.

Negotiated Complexity: Framing Multi-Criteria Decision Support in Environmental Health Practice

The complexity we take into account when dealing with complex issues and the way we deal with that complexity is not given or self-evident, it is framed and negotiated. Based on two environmental health decision support case studies we address a set of key methodological choices, crucial in shaping the multi-criteria decision support and illuminate how they followed from transdisciplinary collaboration and negotiation: diversity tolerance, dealing with uncertainty and difference of opinion, weight of information and the epistemological divide between traditional closed and alternative open paradigms. The case studies exemplify the growing conviction amongst methodologists that, especially regarding complex issues, best methods do not exist as such: methods are chosen and tailored in practice and the quality to a large extent is dependent on the process in which methodological development is embedded. We hope to contribute to making explicit the importance of methodological decision making regarding environmental health complexity.

A facile synthesis of terminal arylacetylenes via Sonogashira coupling reactions catalyzed by MCM-41-supported mercapto palladium(0) complex

A variety of terminal arylacetylenes have been conveniently synthesized in good to high yields via Sonogashira coupling of aryl iodides with （trimethylsilyl）acetylene catalyzed by MCM-41-supported mercapto palladium（0） complex, followed by desilylation under mild conditions. This polymeric palladium catalyst can be reused many times without any decrease in activity.