Determination of Characteristics of Main Sliding Lithological Groups with Displacement Table of Pascal-Yanghui Triangle in China

Thousands of landslide data being taken as the nation wide statistics of sampling and the two state variables of landslide being processed with two methods described in the references, the main types of lithological groups of landslides in China have been sieved and selected.On the other hand, through the displacement table of Pascal Yanghui triangle used in the information encoding theory, the mark weight of sampling can be calculated and the main lithological groups which have close relationship with landslide occurrence can be gained.In comparison with the both results, the characteristics of main sliding lithological groups are determinated, and the main distribution regions of landslides can be prognosticated.

Two New Main Group Metal Coordination Polymers Based on 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid: Syntheses and Crystal Structures

By using solvothermal method, two new main group metal coordination polymers based on 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid （H2FDA） ligand, [Sr2（FDA）E（H2O）5]n （1） and [Ba4（FDA）4（H2O）10]n （2）, were produced and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses, elemental analyses, IR, and powder X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 13.454（3）, b = 13.426（3）, c = 20.166（4） A, β = 107.06（3）°, V = 3482.4（13）A^3, Dc = 2.188 g/cm^3, CIEH14Sr2O15, Mr = 573.47, F（000） = 2256,μ（MoKα）= 6.21 mm^-1, Z = 8, R = 0.0522 and wR = 0.1229 for 2493 observed reflections （I〉 2σ（I））, and R = 0.0689 and wR = 0.1324 for all data. Compound 2 crystallizes in triclinic, space group el with α = 6.8382（14）, b = 10.932（2）, c = 25.571（5） A,α = 94.64（3）, β= 95.41（3）, γ = 107.83（3）°, V= 1799.4（6） A3, Dc = 2.484 g/cm^3, C24H28Ba4O30, Mr = 1345.82, F（000） = 1272,μ（MoKa） = 4.43 mm^-1, Z = 2, R = 0.0485 and wR = 0.0906 for 5020 observed reflections （I〉 2σ（I））, and R = 0.0706 and wR = 0.0991 for all data. In 1, the trinuclear clusters Sr3 are connected with adjacent four clusters by a carboxylate group to produce a two-dimensional （2D） sheet, which is extended by a FDA-based pillar into a 3D framework. In 2, neighbouring trinuclear clusters Ba3 are linked through two -O-C-O- of FDA^2- ligands to form one-dimensional （1D） chains, which are connected by a FDA-based pillar to construct a 2D framework. The thermal stabilities of 1 and 2 are also investigated.

Main group metal elements for ambient-condition electrochemical nitrogen reduction

Electrocatalytic N_(2) reduction under ambient-condition is considered to be the most appealing strategy to the conventional Haber-Bosch process for synthetic ammonia to alleviate greenhouse emissions and reduce environmental pollution, mainly powered by renewable energy. Recent years, rapid advances have been gained in this attractive research field, and numerous electrocatalysts have been exploited. However, its conversion efficiency is still far behind the requirement of industrial applications owing to the breakage of the N≡N triple bond, which is an energetically challenging kinetically complex multistep reaction and the strong competing reaction of hydrogen evolution reaction. Recently, main group metal-based catalysts have been demonstrated promising application prospect for ammonia production, significantly boosting their further application in this field. However, a comprehensive review of main group metal-based catalysts towards electrochemical ammonia production applications is still lacking. In this review, the fundamentals of N_(2) reduction, such as the reaction pathways, the reaction potential and the challenges of N_(2) reduction have been comprehensively discussed. And then, the role, mechanism, and effect of each main group element-based catalysts used for N_(2) reduction (Li, K, Al, Ga, Sn, Sb, Bi, and their compounds) are systematically summarized. Finally, several state-of-the-art strategies to promote their NRR catalytic performance, as well as the existing problems and prospects are put forward. This review is expected to guide the design and establishment of more efficient electrocatalytic N_(2) reduction systems based on main group metal elements in the future.

Quantitative Structure-Property Relationship Research of Main Group Compounds

New appronches were applied to improve the molecular connectivity indices m^X^τ. The vertex valence is redefined and it was reasonable for hydrogen atom. The distances between vertices were used to propose novel connectivity topological indexes. The vertices and the distances in a molecular graph were taken into account in this definition. The linear regression was used to develop the structural property models. The results indicate that the novel connectivity topological indexes are useful model parameters for Quantitative Strncture-Property Relationship （ QSPR ） analysis.

Asymmetrically coordinated main group atomic In-S_(1)N_(3)interface sites for promoting electrochemical CO_(2)reduction

Designing catalysts with highly active,selectivity,and stability for electrocatalytic CO_(2)to formate is currently a severe challenge.Herein,we developed an electronic structure engineering on carbon nano frameworks embedded with nitrogen and sulfur asymmetrically dual-coordinated indium active sites toward the efficient electrocatalytic CO_(2)reduction reaction.As expected,atomically dispersed In-based catalysts with In-S_(1)N_(3)atomic interface with asymmetrically coordinated exhibited high efficiency for CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)to formate.It achieved a maximum Faradaic efficiency(FE)of 94.3%towards formate generation at−0.8 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE),outperforming that of catalysts with In-S2N2 and In-N4 atomic interface.And at a potential of−1.10 V vs.RHE,In-S_(1)N_(3)achieves an impressive Faradaic efficiency of 93.7%in flow cell.The catalytic performance of In-S_(1)N_(3)sites was confirmed to be enhanced through in-situ X-ray absorption near-edge structure(XANES)measurements under electrochemical conditions.Our discovery provides the guidance for performance regulation of main group metal catalysts toward CO_(2)RR at atomic scale.

Orientational Isomerism and Its Reactivity of a Main Group Sandwich Anion[Ge_(9)-In-Ge_(9)]^(5-)

Two isomers of a sandwich-type anion [Ge_(9)-In-Ge_(9)]^(5–) were synthesized by controlling the chelating agents (2,2,2-crypt/18-C-6). Further reactions with early/late transition metal complexes, Mo(CO)_(6) and Ni(COD)_(2), respectively, yielded two new types of inorganic sandwich derivatives: a half-sandwich cluster [Ge_(9)-In-Mo(CO)_(5)]^(3–) with a low-valence In(I) center and an unsymmetrical sandwich-type cluster {[(Ni@Ge_(9))In(Ni_(0.648)@Ge_(9))]}^(5–) due to the insertion of Ni atoms, respectively. The isolation of these new derivatives demonstrates the reactivity of sandwich-type [Ge_(9)-In-Ge_(9)]^(5–) acting as the precursor, which provides some enlightenment for constructing new inorganic sandwich compounds.

Wear-resistant Ag-MAX phase 3D interpenetrating-phase composites:Processing,structure,and properties

Electrical contact materials are generally Ag-or Cu-based composites and play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of electrical equipments and electronic instruments.The MAX(M is an early transition metal,A is an element from III or IV main groups,and X is carbon or/and nitrogen)phase ceramics display a unique combination of properties and may serve as an ideal reinforcement phase for electrical contact materials.The biological materials evolved in nature generally exhibit three-dimensional(3D)interpenetrating-phase architectures,which may offer useful inspiration for the architectural design of electrical contact materials.Here,a series of bi-continuous Ag-Ti_(3)SiC_(2) MAX phase composites with high ceramic contents exceeding 50 vol.%and having micron-and ultrafine-scaled 3D interpenetrating-phase architectures,wherein both constituents were continuous and mutually interspersed,were exploited by pressureless infiltration of Ag melt into partially sintered Ti_(3)SiC_(2) scaffolds.The mechanical and electrical properties as well as the friction and wear performance of the composites were investigated and revealed to be closely dependent on the ceramic contents and characteristic structural dimensions.The composites exhibited a good combination of properties with high hardness over 2.3 GPa,high flexural strength exceeding 530 MPa,decent fracture toughness over 10 MPa·m^(1/2),and good wear resistance with low wear rate at an order of 10^(-5)mm^(3)/(N·m),which were much superior compared to the counterparts made by powder metallurgy methods.In particular,the hardness,electrical conductivity,strength,and fracture toughness of the composites demonstrated a simultaneous improvement as the structure was refined from micron-to ultrafine-scales at equivalent ceramic contents.The good combination of properties along with the facile processing route makes the Ag-Ti_(3)SiC_(2)3D interpenetrating-phase composites appealing for electrical contact applications.

Atomically Dispersed Main Group Magnesium on Cadmium Sulfide as the Active Site for Promoting Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Catalysis

Photoabsorption charge separation/transfer and surface reaction are the three main factors influencing the efficiency of photocatalysis.Band structure engineering has been extensively applied to improve the light absorption of photocatalysts,however,most of the developed photocatalysts still suffer from low photocatalytic performance due to the limited active site(s)and fast recombination of photogenerated charge carriers.In this work,atomically dispersed main group magnesium(Mg)is introduced onto CdS monodispersed nanospheres,which greatly enhances the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction.The photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction rate reaches 30.6 mmol·gcatalyst^(-1)·h^(-1),which is about 11.8 and 2.5 times that of pure CdS and Pt(2 wt.%)-CdS.The atomically dispersed Mg on CdS acts as an electron sink to trap photogenerated electrons,and at the same time,greatly reduces the Gibbs free energy of hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and accelerates HER.

Crystalline Germanium-Dipyrromethene Radicals:from a Delocalized Neutral to a Localized Cation

Both dipyrromethene complexes and radicals of heavier main group elements have been of high interest.However,cationic germanium radicals and dipyrromethene-based radicals of heavier main group elements are still escaped to be isolated.Herein,we report the isolation and full characterization of a neutral Ge(I)-masked dipyrromethene-based radical 3 and the first cationic Ge(III)-centered radical 5^(·+)as stable crystalline solids.3 behaves as a germanium(I)radical in its reaction with diphenyl disulfide to form the Ge-S bond,although X-ray crystallographic,EPR spectroscopic,computational studies revealed that the unpaired electron of 3 is mainly delocalized over the C_(9)N_(2)Ge backbone and the allylic radical character is also significant in 3.In contrast to 3,the spin density of 5^(·+)is mainly localized at the Ge center with minor contribution from the dipyrromethene ligand.Moreover,reduction of 5^(·+)with potassium graphite quantitatively regenerates 5,illustrating a reversible one-electron redox pair.

Recent advances on carborane-based ligands in low-valent group 13 and group 14 elements chemistry

Carboranes are a class of polyhedral boron-carbon molecular clusters,they can serve as versatile ligands in stabilizing low-valent main group element compounds,due to their exceptionally thermal and chemical stabilities,easy modifications at the cage carbon vertices,as well as large spherical steric effects.These carborane-based ligands provide interesting opportunities for the synthesis of low-valent main group element compounds with novel structure and reactivity,which indeed enrich the chemistry of low-valent element main group compounds.This review summarizes the recent advances in the chemistry of lowvalent group 13 and group 14 element compounds supported by carborane-based ligands.Achievements and perspectives in this new and flourishing field are discussed in this review.

Carbon-halogen bond activation by a structurally constrained phosphorus(Ⅲ)platform

Theσ-bond activation by main group element has received enormous attention from theoretical and experimental chemists.Here,the reaction of C-X(X=Cl,Br,I)bonds in benzyl and allyl halides with a pincer-type phosphorus(Ⅲ)species was reported.A series of structurally robust phosphorus(Ⅴ)compounds were formed via the formal oxidative addition reactions of C-X bonds to the phosphorus(Ⅲ)center.Density functional theory calculations show that the nucleophilic addition process is more favorable than the direct oxidative addition mechanism.Isomerization of bent structures of phosphorus(Ⅲ)compound to poorly nucleophilic compounds to undergo further C-X bond activation can be rationalized by frontier molecule orbital analysis.This study not only provides a deep understanding of the reactivity of phosphorus(Ⅲ)species but also demonstrates a potential of main group elements for the small-molecule activation.

Forging a Cage into a Chain:Stepwise Transformation of P_(4) by Silylenes to a Si_(3)P_(4) Motif

We have discovered a route to access the longest low-valent molecular silaphospha-chain,a sevenmembered chain structure that incorporates three silicon and four phosphorus atoms by stepwise activation of white phosphorus(P_(4))using two different silylene precursors.The chain species was formed via a highly reactive polyphosphide intermediate.The isolation of a stable analogue of this reaction intermediate was achieved by stepwise reaction with mono and bis(silylenes).Due to the rigidity of the ferrocenediyl framework of the bis(silylene),the isomerization process of the chain structure was hampered.Theoretical studies such as natural bond orbital and atoms in molecules analyses of the seven-membered chain species indicated some degree of delocalization of the double bond system.