Hierarchical intercalation of tetrafluoroborate anion into graphite electrode from sulfolane

The anion storage behavior of graphite positive electrode in a dual-ion battery is closely related to the solvation of anion in the corresponding electrolyte solution.The classical electrolyte solutions of Li BF_(4)^(-)sulfolane(SL)have long been recognized in the community of lithium batteries and still appear promising in dual-ion batteries.Nevertheless,the solvation of BF_(4)^(-)by SL has seldom been addressed before.In this study,the solvation states of SL-BF_(4)^(-)are adjusted by varying LiBF_(4)concentration or introducing auxiliary salts of LiPF_6or SBPBF_(4)(SBP:spiro-(1,1')-bipyrrolidinium)in the electrolyte solutions of Li/graphite dualion cells.The electrochemical storage processes of SL-BF_(4)^(-)anions in graphite electrodes are investigated through in situ X-ray diffraction measurements.Two kinds of graphite intercalation compounds(GICs)with contrastive intercalation gallery heights(IGHs)have been discovered,which are ascribed to the storage of different kinds of SL-BF_(4)^(-)anions in graphite electrode.The interactions between ions and SL in the electrolyte solutions are characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and then correlated with the performance of Li/graphite cells.

Efficient Synthesis of 2,6-Diphenyl-4-arylpyrylium Tetrafluoroborate

Four pyrylium salts, (2,6-diphenyl-4-arylpyrylium tetrafluoroborate, aryl = C6H5, 4-MeO C6H4, 4-Me2NC6H4, 4-NO2C6H4) were synthesized efficiently and economically from acetophenone and substituted chalcones in the presence of borontrifluoride.

Microscopic structures of ionic liquids 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate in water probed by the relative chemical shift

The relative chemical shifts (△δ) △δwere put forward to investigate the microscopic structure of 1-ethyl-3-methyl-imidazolium tetrafluoroborate (EmimBF4) during the dilution process with water.The concentration-dependent △δ(C2)H-(C4)H,△δ(C2)H-(C5)H and △δ(C4)H-(C5)H were analyzed.The results reveal that the variations of the microscopic structures of three aromatic protons are inconsistent.The strength of the H-bond between water and three aromatic protons follows the order:(C2)H···O > (C4)H···O > (C5)H···O.The concentration-dependent △δ(C6)H-(C7)H and △δ(C6)H-(C8)H indicate the formation of the H-bonds of (Calkyl)H···O is impossible,and more water is located around (C6)H than around (C7)H or (C8)H.The concentration-dependent △δ(C2)H-(C4)H and △δ(C2)H-(C5)H both increase rapidly when xwater > 0.9 or so,suggesting the ionic pairs of EmimBF4 are dissociated rapidly.The turning points of concentration-dependent △δ(C2)H-(C4)H and △δ(C2)H-(C5)H indicate that some physical properties of the EmimBF4/water mixtures also change at the corresponding concentration point.The microscopic structures of EmimBF4 in water could be clearly detected by the relative chemical shifts.

Highly Efficient Synthesis of Bis（indolyl）methanes Catalyzed by Sodium Tetrafluoroborate

Sodium tetrafluoroborate （NaBF4） was found to catalyze the electrophilic substitution reactions of indoles with aldehydes and ketones under solvent-free conditions to afford the corresponding bis（indolyl）methanes in high yields.

Optimization of ionic liquid-based microwave-assisted extraction of polyphenolic content from Peperomia pellucida (L) kunth using response surface methodology

Objective: To optimize the ionic liquid based microwave-assisted extraction(IL-MAE)of polyphenolic content from Peperomia pellucida(L) Kunth.Methods: The IL-MAE factors as experimental design parameters, including microwave power, extraction time, ionic liquid concentration, and liquid–solid ratio had been involved. Response surface methodology and Box–Behnken design were used to obtain predictive model(multivariate quadratic regression equation) and optimization of the extraction process. The response surface was analyzed by using the yields of total polyphenolic content as response value.Results: Based on the obtained results the optimum extraction condition, including microwave power of 30% Watts, extraction time of 18.5 min, the ionic liquid concentration of 0.79 mol/L, and the liquid–solid ratio of 10.72 mL/g 1-Buthyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate([bmim]BF_4) as a solvent was selected. The regression model was obtained to predicts the yields from Peperomia pellucida:Y = 30.250 – 1.356X_1+ 2.655X_2+ 2.252X_3– 0.565X_4+ 0.990 X_1X_3– 8.172X_1X_4– 3.439 X_3X_4– 4.178 X_1~2– 3.210 X_3~2– 6.786 X_4~2– 7.290 X_1~2X_3+ 5.575X1_X_3~2– 4.843 X_3~2X_4 with R^2= 0.82519. Scale-up confirmation test was obtained the maximum yields of total polyphenolics content with the amount of 31.172 5 mg GAE/g.Conclusions: The IL-MAE method produced a higher extraction polyphenolic and performed rapidly, easily and efficiently.

A SENSITIZED PHOTOINITIATION SYSTEM ——BIS (7-DIETHYLAMINO COUMARIN ) KETONE-3 AND DIPHENYLIODONIUM SALT COMBINATION

Bis (7- diethylaminocoumarin) ketone- 3(DACK) and diphenyliodonium salt (DPIO)combination as an effective photoinitiation system for radical polymerization has been investigated. The sensitized photolysis of DACK/DPIO leads to bleaching of DACK and decomposition of DPIO to generate initiating radical species. The electron transfer sensitization occurs mainly from the triplet state of DACK. The photobleaching obeyed a second-order kinetics and the rate constant was evaluated to be 31.3mol^(-1)·1·s^(-1) Photopolymerization of MMA initiated by DACK/DPIO was carried out in acetonitrile solution. The polymerization rate was found to be proportional to the concentration of DACK, DPIO and MMA with the exponents of 0.34, 0.40 and 1.0 respectively. The initiated efficiency is comparable to those of small molecular ketones.The sensitized photoinitiation mechanism has been discussed.

One-Pot Three-Component Synthesis of N-Arylmethyl-4-(7-cyclohepta-1,3,5-trienyl)anilines

We report a one-pot three-component synthesis of N-arylmethyl-4-(7-cyclohepta-1,3,5-trienyl)anilines by using various aromatic imines, tropylium tetrafluoroborate, and sodium tetrahydroborate in the presence of imidazole as activator.

Facile cyclic ammonium salt with the smallest size for high performance electric double layer capacitors

The smallest cyclic ammonium salt reported to date, N,N-dimethylpyrrolidinium tetrafluoroborate (P11-BF4), was successively synthesized using a synthesis route without metal ions and halogen ions, then investigated as the electrolyte with Propylene carbonate in EDLCs. The electrochemical characteristics of EDLCs assembled by 1 mol/L P11-BF4/PC paired with activated carbon electrodes were compared to traditional electrolytes. P11-BF4 has proven to have superior voltage resistance by using cyclic voltammetry and constant current charge-discharge testing. Moreover, P11-BF4 exhibits a more brilliant rate performance due to its high conductivity. These results demonstrate that P11-BF4 is an ideal electrolyte to improve the energy density and power density of supercapacitors.

Synthesis and Characterization of [Cu（N-MeIm）4（BF4）2] in Ionic Liquid

A new transition metal complex, [Cu（N-MeIm）4（BF4）2]（N-MeIm=N-methylated imidazoles, BF4= tetrafluoroborate）, was synthesized via the solvothermal method in ionic liquid. The ionic liquid acts as thermal decomposition reaction medium, soft temple agent and ligand compound. The central Cu（Ⅱ） ion is coordinated by four N atoms from four N-methylated imidazole ligands, and the four N-methylated imidazole rings are perpendicular to each other. The crystal structure of [Cu（N-MeIm）4（BF4）2] was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The results of thermogravimetry（TG） and Fourier transform infrared spectrometry（FTIR） analyses were in accordance with that of crystal structure. The complex showed strong ligand-based absorbance with maximum wavelength at 208 and 231 nm, which are attributed to π-π＊ transition of the N-methylated imidazole ligands.

Assembly of 3-sulfonated 2H-pyrrol-2-ones through the insertion of sulfur dioxide with allenoic amides

Generation of 3-sulfonated 2 H-pyrrol-2-ones through a three-component reaction of allenoic amides,sulfur dioxide,and aryldiazonium tetrafluoroborates under metal-free conditions is achieved.This transformation proceeds under mild conditions without the addition of catalysts or additives,giving rise to 3-sulfonated 2 H-pyrrol-2-ones in moderate to good yields.Good functional group compatibility is observed.A plausible mechanism is proposed,which is initiated by aryl radicals formed in situ from aryldiazonium tetrafluoroborates and DABCO·(SO2)2.Additionally,excellent chemoselectivity and regioselectivity are presented in this transformation.