Studies on Hydrogen Bonding Network Structures of Konjac Glucomannan

In this paper, the hydrogen bonding network models of konjac glucomannan （KGM） are predicted in the approach of molecular dynamics （MD）. These models have been proved by experiments whose results are consistent with those from simulation. The results show that the hydrogen bonding network structures of KGM are stable and the key linking points of hydrogen bonding network are at the O（6） and O（2） positions on KGM ring. Moreover, acety has significant influence on hydrogen bonding network and hydrogen bonding network structures are more stable after deacetylation.

A Perfect Three-dimensional Hydrogen Bonding Network within Hydroxonium Hexa-aqua-magnesium(Ⅱ) Trichloride

Hydrothermal reaction of MgCl2 and ethyl tetrazolate-5-carboxylate at 160 ℃unexpectedly yielded compound {（H3O）[Mg（H2O）6]Cl3} （1）. The result of X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 9.2896（3）, b = 9.5570（4）, c = 13.3169（5） A, β = 90.1221（12）°, V= 1182.28（8） A3, Z = 4, Mr = 257.78, Dc = 1.448 g/cm3, μ = 0.824 mm^-1, F（000） = 536, R = 0.0265 and wR - 0.0706. 1 is composed of one hexa-aqua-magnesium（Ⅱ） ion, one hydroxonium ion, and three chlorine anions. These three components weave a perfect three-dimensional （3D） （4,4,6,12）-connected hydrogen bonding network within 1.

Luminescence regulation of Sb^(3+)in 0D hybrid metal halides by hydrogen bond network for optical anti-counterfeiting

The Sb^(3+) doping strategy has been proven to be an effective way to regulate the band gap and improve the photophysical properties of organic-inorganic hybrid metal halides(OIHMHs).However,the emission of Sb^(3+) ions in OIHMHs is primarily confined to the low energy region,resulting in yellow or red emissions.To date,there are few reports about green emission of Sb^(3+)-doped OIHMHs.Here,we present a novel approach for regulating the luminescence of Sb^(3+) ions in 0D C_(10)H_(2)_(2)N_(6)InCl_(7)·H_(2)O via hydrogen bond network,in which water molecules act as agents for hydrogen bonding.Sb^(3+)-doped C_(10)H_(2)2N_(6)InCl_(7)·H_(2)O shows a broadband green emission peaking at 540 nm and a high photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY)of 80%.It is found that the intense green emission stems from the radiative recombination of the self-trapped excitons(STEs).Upon removal of water molecules with heat,C_(10)H_(2)_(2)N_(6)In_(1-x)Sb_(x)Cl_(7) generates yellow emis-sion,attributed to the breaking of the hydrogen bond network and large structural distortions of excited state.Once water molecules are adsorbed by C_(10)H_(2)_(2)N_(6)In_(1-x)Sb_(x)Cl_(7),it can subsequently emit green light.This water-induced reversible emission switching is successfully used for optical security and information encryption.Our findings expand the under-standing of how the local coordination structure influences the photophysical mechanism in Sb^(3+)-doped metal halides and provide a novel method to control the STEs emission.

Continuous water-water hydrogen bonding network across the rim of carbon nanotubes facilitating water transport for desalination

The development of membranes featuring carbon nanotubes(CNTs)have provided possibilities of next-generation solar desalination technologies.For solar desalination,the microstructures and interactions between the filter membrane and seawater play a crucial role in desalination performance.Understanding the mechanisms of water evaporation and ion rejection in confined pores or channels is necessary to optimize the desalting process.Here,using non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations,we found that continuous water-water hydrogen bonding network across the rims of CNTs is the key factor in facilitating water transport through CNTs.With the continuous hydrogen bonding network,the water flux is two times of that without the continuous hydrogen bonding network.In CNT arrays,each CNT transports water molecules and rejects salt ions independently.Based on these observations,using CNT arrays consisted with densely packed thin CNTs is the most advisable strategy for evaporation desalination,possessing high transport flux as well as maintaining high salt rejection.

Hydrogen Bond Networks' QSAR and Topologica Analysis of Konjac Glucomannan Chains

Based on the knot theory and researching of network structures of glucomannan molecules, the polysaccharides were analyzed. The link prediction analysis is to further reveal the interactions between polysaccharides, to elaborate QSAR of polysaccharides, and to analyze the network conformation relationships among polysaccharides. We made a classification for glucomannan molecules based on the related domestic and international theories, and investigated their network structures and application prospects. The knot theory and the link predictions not only simplify the glucomannan microscopic descriptions but also play a guiding role in predicting and regulating the structures.

Supramolecular Network Obtained from the Interaction of Dihydrophosphate Anions and Thiourea-based Receptors

Two crystals of receptor 1, C（42）H（52）N（10）O4S2（anthracene-9,10-dicarbaldehyde bis-（phenyl-semithiocarbazone）） and-1-H2PO4, C（68）H（114）N（10）O（10）P2S2 were obtained at room temperature successfully, and their structures were characterized by X-ray crystallography diffraction. X-ray diffraction reveals that, receptor 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c, with a = 9.487（3）,b = 20.674（6）, c = 11.821（4）A, β = 113.416（8）o, Mr = 825.06, V = 2127.5（12） A^3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.288g/cm^3, μ = 0.18 mm^-1, F（000） = 876, MoK α radiation（λ = 0.71073 A）, the final R = 0.0472 and wR = 0.0930. A total of 3758 unique reflections were collected, of which 3313 with I 〉 2σ（I） were observed. Compound 1-H2PO4^-crystallizes in triclinic, space group P21/n, with a = 8.767（1）, b =13.6190（15）, c = 16.615（2） ？, α = 98.727（14）, β = 103.061（14）, γ = 91.382（16）°, Mr = 1357.75, V =1906.6（4） A^3, Z = 1, Dc = 1.183 g/cm^3, μ = 0.17 mm-（-1）, F（000） = 734, MoK α radiation（λ = 0.71073？）, the final R = 0.0769 and wR = 0.1884. A total of 6699 unique reflections were collected, of which 2989 with I 〉 2σ（I） were observed. As it was observed in the crystal structure of 1-H2PO4^-, 1bound H2PO4^-at a 1：2 ratio by intermolecular interaction of N-H···O hydrogen bond obviously.Another interesting feature was that H2PO4--groups assembled chains themselves via intramolecular hydrogen bond O-H···O and connected the 1 molecules together through the interaction of H-bonds,which improved the planarity of 1 and increased the stability of the entire structure.

High-Performance Recyclable Furan-based Epoxy Resin and Its Carbon Fiber Composites with Dense Hydrogen Bonding

The emerging biomass-based epoxy vitrimers hold great potential to fulfill the requirements for sustainable development of society.Since the existence of dynamic chemical bonds in vitrimers often reduces both the thermal and mechanical properties of epoxy resins, it is challenging to produce recyclable epoxy vitrimers with both excellent mechanical properties and good thermal stability. Herein, a monomer 4-(((5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2-yl)methylene)amino)phenol(FCN) containing furan ring with potential to form high density of hydrogen bonding among repeating units is designed and copolymerized with glycerol triglycidyl ether to yield epoxy resin(FCN-GTE), which intrinsically has dual hydrogen bond networks, dynamic imine structure and resultant high performance. Importantly, as compared to the BPA-GTE, the FCN-GTE exhibits significantly improved mechanical properties owing to the increased density of hydrogen bond network and physical crosslinking interaction. Furthermore, density functional theory(DFT) calculation and in situ FTIR analysis is conducted to decipher the formation mechanism of hydrogen bond network. In addition, the FCN-GTE possesses superior UV shielding, chemical degradation, and recyclability because of the existence of abundant imine bonds. Notably, the FCN-GTE-based carbon fiber composites could be completely recycled in an amine solution.This study provides a facile strategy for synthesizing recyclable biomass-based high-performance epoxy vitrimers and carbon fiber composites.

An Interfacial Gel Electrode Patch with Tunable Hydrogen Bond Network for Electromyographic Sensing and Discrimination

The sensitivity and fidelity of surface electromyography(sEMG)signal monitoring is critical for muscle status and fatigue assessment,prosthetic control,and gesture recognition.However,the incompatible skin-electrode interface and complex electrophysiological environment restrict the sensitive acquisition and accurate analysis of sEMG signals.Focused on the impedance of the skin-electrode interface issue,we developed an interfacial gel electrode patch with a tunable hydrogen bond network to simultaneously achieve a conformal interface,suitable adhesion,and high conductivity for sEMG signal monitoring.By exploiting hydroxyethylidene diphosphonic acid(HEDP)and 2-hydroxyphosphono-acetic acid(HPAA)as hydrogen bonding regulators were introduced into the polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)-based hydrogel network to regulate the hydrogen bond cross-linking network.As a result,the balance of elastic modulus,adhesion,and electrical conductivity of PVA-HEDP-HPAA(PHH)hydrogel are achieved.The reliable electrodeskin interface is manipulated to achieve conformal contact by matching the elastic modulus,reducing the gap of electrode-skin interface by adhesion,and promoting ion and electron conduction by electrical conductivity.The PHH electrode patches exhibit a lower interfacial impedance(12.56 kΩ)and a signal-to-noise ratio of 38.09±1.28 dB for accurate analysis of muscle strength and evaluation of the fatigue state.With the assistance of the artificial neural network algorithm,seven gestures can be recognized with 100%prediction accuracy.The interfacial gel electrode patch contributes a bio-matching electrophysiological platform for prosthetic control,human–machine interaction,and clinical or athletic auxiliary monitoring.

Hydrothermal Synthesis and X-ray Characterization of Silver(I) Complex:Diacetylthiocarbamide Silver(I) Nitrate, [Ag(CH_3CONHC(S)NH_2)_2](NO_3)

The title compound [Ag(CH3CONHC(S)NH2)2](NO3) has been prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in mo-noclinic, space group P21/c with Mr = 406.20 (C6H12Ag N5O5S2), a = 12.0680(6), b = 6.8056(5), c = 18.0173(1) ? b = 111.383(4), V = 1377.9(2) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.958 g/cm3 , F(000) = 808, = 1.789 mm-1, R = 0.0361 and wR = 0.1015. Of 4185 reflections ((2)max = 55.00?, 3147 were unique (Rint = 0.0174) and 2820 with I > 2(I) were used to solve the structure. The silver(I) atom adopts V-shape geometry with the AgS bond distance of 2.4271(7) and 2.7229(9) , respectively. Seven atoms of one acetylthiocarbamide ligand are coplanar, while only four atoms of another acetylthio-carbamide ligand are fairly planar. The [Ag(CH3CONHC(S)NH2)2]+ cation and nitrate anion NO3- are connected by hydrogen bonds to form a three dimensional hydrogen bonding network..

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 2-Chloromethyl-1H-benzimidazole Nitrate, [ClCH_2(C_7H_6N_2)]NO_3

The title compound [ClCH2(C7H6N2)]NO3 has been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis and X-ray studies. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 7.4189(3), b =15.3064(6), c = 9.2657(3) ? b = 102.449(2)? C8H8ClN3O3, Mr = 229.62, V = 1027.44(7) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.484 g/cm3, F(000) = 472, = 0.363 mm-1, R = 0.0671 and wR = 0.1546. The crystal structure consists of discrete 2-chloromethyl-1H-benzimidazole cations and NO3- anions. The benzimidazole ring with the conjunction carbon atom C(1) is fairly planar, with the deviation from the least plane through the ring atoms is smaller than 0.010(3) ? The analytical results of crystal structure show that three different non-covalent interactions in the compound, NH…O intermolecular hydrogen bonds, CH…O interaction and p-p stacking interaction, play an important role in the crystal packing.

Crystal Structure and Spectroscopic Studies of Diphenylcarbazide Acetonitrile Solvate,(PhNHNH)_2C=O·CH_3CN

The title compound (PhNHNH)2C=OCH3CN has been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectrum studies. The single-crystal X-ray structure determination of the title compound was carried out. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 5.7818(2), b = 15.320(1), c = 17.469(1) ? b = 97.476(1)? V = 1534.2(1) 3, Mr = 283.34 (C15H17N5O), Z = 4, Dc = 1.227 g/cm3 , F(000) = 600, ?= 0.082 mm-1, R = 0.0561 and wR = 0.1538. The total reflections were 8214 and the independent ones were 2624 (Rint = 0.0559), of which 1756 were observed with I > 2s(I). The torsion angles of the important groups (C(6)N(1) N(2)C(7) and C(7)N(3)N(4)C(8)) are 68.3(3) and 93.3(3), respectively. In the crystal lattice, the molecules form a network structure through hydrogen bonds. The crystal structure is stabilized by NH…N and NH…O hydrogen bonds. FT-IR spectra clearly show there exist acetonitrile molecules in the crystal lattice.

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of α-(1,2,4-Triazol-1H-yl)-ρ-chloro Acetophenone, [ClC_6H_4COCH_2(C_2H_2N_3)]

The title compound [ClC6H4COCH2(C2H2N3)] has been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum and X-ray studies. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with Mr = 221.64 (C10H8ClN3O), a = 13.420(3), b = 9.720(2), c = 7.900(2) ? b = 92.00(3)? V = 1029.9(4) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.429 g/cm3, F(000) = 456, m = 0.345 mm-1, R = 0.0435 and wR=0.0894. The total reflections were 1949 and the independent ones were 1805 (Rint=0.0340), of which 800 were observed with I > 2s(I). The crystal structure consists of a-(1,2,4-triazol-1H- yl)-r-chloro-acetophenone. The existence of p conjugated systems in the molecule affects partly the bond lengths. The triazole and phenyl rings form the dihedral angle of 77.34. The molecules of the title compound connect to each other through extensive hydrogen bonds to form a two-dimensional structure. Elemental analysis and IR spectra are in good agreement with the structure data.

Formation of Extended Covalently Bonded Ni Porphyrin Networks on the Au（lll） Surface

The growth and ordering of {5,10,15,20-tetrakis（4-bromophenyl）porphyrinato}nickel（II） （NiTBrPP） molecules on the Au（111） surface have been investigated using scanning tunnelling microscopy, X-ray absorption, core-level photoemission, and microbeam low-energy electron diffraction. When deposited onto the substrate at room temperature, the NiTBrPP forms a well-ordered close-packed molecular layer in which the molecules have a flat orientation with the porphyrin macrocycle plane lying parallel to the substrate. Annealing of the NiTBrPP layer on the Au（111） surface at 525 K leads to dissociation of bromine from the porphyrin followed by the formation of covalent bonds between the phenyl substituents of the porphyrin. This results in the formation of continuous covalently bonded porphyrin networks, which are stable up to 800 K and can be recovered after exposure to ambient conditions. By controlling the experimental conditions, a robust, extended porphyrin network can be prepared on the Au（111） surface that has many potential applications such as protective coatings, in sensing or as a host structure for molecules and clusters.

Rapid proton diffusion in hydroxyl functionalized imidazolium ionic liquids

There is considerable interest in using ionic liquids(ILs) as protic electrolytes. However, the reported proton transfer rate in ILs is quite slow. In this study, we report functionalizing imidazolium ILs with alcohol hydroxyls, aiming at constructing hydrogen bonding networks in the electrolyte, can stimulate fast proton hopping transfer. For demonstration, the diffusion of proton and Cl. in 1-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroboride(C_3OHmimBF_4) were studied using cyclic voltammetry and potentiostatic method at 30 °C. The diffusion coefficient of proton is about one order of magnitude higher than that of Cl. in the same electrolyte, and about 5 times that of proton in the non-hydydroxyl 1-(butyl)-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroboride(BmimBF_4) when normalized to the diffusion coefficients of Cl. in respective ILs. In the meantime, 1H NMR spectra revealed a strong hydrogen bonding interaction between proton and C_3OHmimBF_4 which is absent between proton and BmimBF_4, thus the significantly higher diffusion coefficient of proton in C_3OHmimBF_4 may suggest the formation of effective hydrogen bonding networks, enabling rapid proton hopping via the Grotthuss mechanism.

Structure of Hexakis(imidazole)nickel(II) Nitrate Water Solvate:[Ni(Im)_6] (NO_3)_2·4H_2O

Crystal structure of the title compound, (NO 3) 2·4H 2O (Im=imidazole), was determined by X-ray crystallographic analysis. The crystal structure consists of discrete Ni^(Im) 2+ 6 cation, NO - 3 anion and four uncoordinated water molecules. It crystallizes in the hexagonal system, space group P63, with lattice parameters a=b= 0.9003(2) nm, c= 2.1034(4) nm, and Z=2. The Ni(II) ion is centro- symmetric octahedron geometry with the NiN 6 core. Six imidazole molecules are coordinated to each nickel(II) atom through its tertiary nitrogen atom. The short and long bond distances of Ni-N are 0.2059(6) and 0.2204(7) nm, respectively. In the solid state, 2+, H 2O moieties and nitrate anions form the three dimensional hydrogen bonds network which stabitizes the crystal structure.