Conversion of NO with a catalytic packedbed dielectric barrier discharge reactor

This paper discusses the conversion of nitric oxide（NO） with a low-temperature plasma induced by a catalytic packed-bed dielectric barrier discharge（DBD） reactor. Alumina oxide（Al2O3）,glass（SiO2） and zirconium oxide（ZrO2）, three different spherical packed materials of the same size, were each present in the DBD reactor. The NO conversion under varying input voltage and specific energy density, and the effects of catalysts（titanium dioxide（TiO2） and manganese oxide（Mn Ox） coated on Al2O3） on NO conversion were investigated. The experimental results showed that NO conversion was greatly enhanced in the presence of packed materials in the reactor, and the catalytic packed bed of Mn Ox/Al2O3 showed better performance than that of TiO2/Al2O3. The surface and crystal structures of the materials and catalysts were characterized through scanning electron microscopy analysis. The final products were clearly observed by a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer and provided a better understanding of NO conversion.

Metal-Free Synthesis of 2-Aminobenzothiazoles via I2-Catalyzed Tandem Cyclization Reaction of Amines and Carbon Disulfide

Comprehensive Summary,A convenient approach for the construction of 2-aminobenzothiazoles via I2-catalyzed tandem cyclization reaction of amines and carbon disulfide has been developed.The present approach starts from simple and readily available starting materials,affording a series of 2-aminobenzothiazoles in up to 89%yields under metal-free conditions.In this work,C—H/N—H functionalization was achieved and multiple C-hetero bonds were successfully constructed in one pot.

Chemoselective synthesis of α-carboline derivatives via hypervalent iodine-catalyzed [3+3] annulation under metal-free conditions

A strategy for the synthesis ofα-carboline derivatives from indole-3-carboxaldehydes and 3-aminocyclohex-2-enones under metal-free conditions has been developed.The combination use of phenyliodine(Ⅲ)diacetate(PIDA)and benzoic acid could significantly facilitate the corresponding[3+3]annulation process.This newly developed strategy featured unextraordinary chemoselectivity,good functional group tolerance and the preservation of the carbonyl group of the ketone substrates,which offers the possibility for further transformation of the products.

In situ electron-induced reduction of NOx via CNTs activated by DBD at low temperature

In this study,a new in situ electron-induced process is presented with carbon nanotubes(CNTs)as a reduction agent activated by dielectric barrier discharge(DBD)for nitrogen oxide(NOx)abatement at low temperature(<407 K).Compared with a single DBD system and a DBD system with activated carbon(DBD-AC),a DBD system with carbon nanotubes(DBD-CNT)showed a significant promotion of NOx removal efficiency and N2 selectivity.Although the 02 content was 10%,the NOv conversion and N2 selectivity in the DBD-CNT system still reached 64.9%and 81.9%at a specific input energy(SIE)of 1424 J^L,and these values decreased to 16.8%,31.9%and 43.2%,62.3%in the single DBD system and the DBD-AC system,respectively.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)were utilized to investigate surface changes in the CNTs after activation by DBD to explore the NO.t reduction abatement mechanism of this new process.Furthermore,the outlet gas components were also observed via Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR)to help reveal the NOr reduction mechanism.Experimental results verified that carbon atoms excited by DBD and the structure of CNTs contributed to the synergistic activity of the DBD-CNT system.The new deNOx process was accomplished through in situ heterogenetic reduction reactions between the NOx and carbon atoms activated by the plasma on the CNTs.In addition,further results indicated that the new deNOv process exhibited acceptable S02 tolerance and water resistance.

Metal-Free Synthesis of Benzo[a]phenanthridines from Aromatic Aldehydes,Cyclohexanones,and Aromatic Amines

A three-component synthesis of benzo[a]phenanthridines from aromatic aldehydes,cyclohexanones,and aromatic amines has been developed,which is mediated by KI/DMSO/camphorsulfonic acid to afford a variety of functionalized benzo[a]phenanthridines in satisfactory yields.The present strategy provides a biaryl motif ortho to the nitrogen atom which has the potential to be used as ligand by further modification.With the advantages of readily available starting materials,transition-metal-free conditions,gram-scale synthesis,and broad substrate scope,this three-component protocol provides an efficient approach for the preparation of diverse benzo[a]phenanthridines.

Formation of the Looming-evoked Innate Defensive Response during Postnatal Development in Mice

Environmental threats often trigger innate defensive responses in mammals.However,the gradual development of functional properties of these responses during the postnatal development stage remains unclear.Here,we report that looming stimulation in mice evoked fight behavior commencing at P14-16 and had fully developed by P20-24.The visual-evoked innate defensive response was not significantly altered by sensory deprivation at an early postnatal stage.Furthermore,the percentages of wide-field and horizontal cells in the superior colliculus were notably elevated at P20-24.Our findings define a developmental time window for the formation of the visual innate defense response during the early postnatal period and_provide important insight into the underlying mechanism.

Iron-catalyzed indolo[2,3-c]quinoline synthesis from nitroarenes and benzylic alcohols/aldehydes promoted by elemental sulfur

An iron-catalyzed strategy for the rapid synthesis of indolo[2,3-c]quinolines has been developed.This cascade reaction involving alcohol oxidation,nitro reduction,and oxidative annulation was achieved in a one-pot.The present protocol was started from mono-functionalized indoles and readily available benzylic alcohols/aldehydes,affording a variety of functionalized indolo[2,3-c]quinolines in satisfactory yields.