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Hexnut[12]arene and its derivatives: Synthesis, host-guest properties, and application as nonporous adaptive crystals
Hexnut[12]arene (HN[12]) and its derivatives, a new class of sixfold macrocyclic arenes, were designed and synthesized in reasonable yield by a one-pot reaction at room temperature using dimethoxymethane as a ...
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Open AccessCharacterization of nanoparticles combining polyamine detection with photodynamic therapy
Polyamine detection and depletion have been extensively investigated for cancer prevention and treatment. However, the therapeutic efficacy is far from satisfactory, mainly due to a polyamine compensation mech...
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Transparent heat insulation coatings with high selective shielding ability designed with novel superstructures of copper sulfide nanoplates
In the present work, novel CuS superstructures composed of intersectional CuS nanoplates (CuS i-nanoplates) and snowflake-like CuS nanoplates (CuS s-nanoplates) were successfully synthesized at a low temperatu...
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Impact of π-spacers of dithieno[3,2-f:2′,3′-h]quinoxaline-based organic dyes with three π-spacers on the solar cell performance
Three novel dithieno[3,2-f:2′,3′-h]quinoxaline-based organic dyes (IQ-C, IQ-D and IQ-F) with three π-spacers were synthesized and developed for dye sensitized solar cells, where dithieno[3,2-f:2′,3′-h]quinoxaline...
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Photo-induced morphology transition of a multifunctional photochromic bisthienylethene molecule with switchable aggregation-induced emission
A novel multifunctional molecule BTE-CNPH was designed and synthesized by connecting 2-(3′,5′-bis(trifluoromethyl)-biphenyl-4-yl)-2-cyanovinyl group to both side of the bisthienylethene (BTE), which exhibited ...
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Preparation and transparent heat insulating properties of aqueous acrylic–amino–alkyd coatings with CuS nanoplates
A novel aqueous transparent heat insulation coating (C–X–Y) with CuS nanoplates as solar heat insulating functional nanomaterial and acrylic-amino-alkyd baking varnish (AAA) as coating-forming material was prepar...
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Erratum to: A Colorimetric and Fluorescent Probe Based on Michael Acceptor Type Diketopyrrolopyrrole for Cyanide Detection
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A Colorimetric and Fluorescent Probe Based on Michael Acceptor Type Diketopyrrolopyrrole for Cyanide Detection
A new probe 1 was synthesized by incorporating an α,β-unsaturated ketone to a diketopyrrolopyrrole fluorophore. The probe exhibited a selective and sensitive response to cyanide against other anions. Addition of ...
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Synthesis of a Cationic BODIPY-Containing Conjugated Polymer for Detection of DNA and Cellular Imaging
A water-soluble cationic conjugated polyelectrolyte (P1) containing fluorene, BODIPY and diacetylene moieties was synthesized and characterized. P1 showed two main absorption bands with maxima at 360 and 574 nm a...
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A Reversible and Reusable Selective Chemosensor for Fluoride Detection Using a Phenolic OH-Containing BODIPY Dye by Both Colorimetric ‘Naked-eye’ and Fluorometric Modes
A novel BODIPY-based probe 1 was designed and synthesized as a selective fluorescent and colorimetric chemosensor for fluoride. The spectral responses of 1 to fluoride in acetonitrile were studied: an approximate...
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Detection of HSO4 − Ion Based on the Hydrolysis of Diketopyrrolopyrrole-derived Schiff Base with Chromogenic and Fluorogenic Dual Signals
A new diketopyrrolopyrrole-based Schiff base L was synthesized and its anion sensing behavior was explored. L showed exclusive response toward HSO4 − ion and also distinguished HSO4 ...
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Synthesis and inclusion properties of pillar[n]arenes
A detailed study of the reaction conditions revealed that a quantitative cyclocondensation of 1,4-dialkoxy-2,5-bis(alkoxymethyl)-benzenes to pillar[n]arenes can be achieved by catalysis of p-toluenesulfonic acid ...
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D-A-π-A organic sensitizers containing a benzothiazole moiety as an additional acceptor for use in solar cells
Three novel triphenylamine-based D-A-π-A-featured dyes (Z1–Z3) have been designed, synthesized and characterized for use in dye-sensitized solar cells. Benzothiazole was incorporated as an additional acceptor, wh...
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Synthesis and host-guest properties of pillar[6]arenes
A facile method for the synthesis of pillar[6]arenes was developed. A series of pillar[6]arenes were prepared with FeCl3 as catalyst and chloroform as solvent at room temperature in moderate yields (30%–40%). The...
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Total synthesis of lespedezavirgatol
Lespedezavirgatol, a novel 2-phenylbenzofuran compound which was isolated from Lespedeza virgata, was firstly synthesized from pyrogallic acid and 3,4-dimethoxyphenol as starting materials with 8 steps. The key s...
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Synthesis and characterization of novel red-emitting copolymers containing fluorene, diketopyrrolopyrrole, and phenothiazine units
A novel three-component copolymer (PFDP), derived from 9,9-dihexylfluorene, diketopyrrolopyrrole( DPP), and 10-octylphenothiazine, was synthesized through palladium-catalyzed Suzuki polycondensation in good yi...
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Synthesis of Fréchet-type dendritic homotriptycenes
A rapid and efficient synthesis of novel dendrimer homotriptycenes is presented. The dendronized 9,10-dihydroanthracen-9-ols 4, having high electron densities in the benzene rings of the Fréchet-type dendrons,...
