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Green and efficient hydroxylation of phenol using H2O2 catalyzed by coordination polymers

Titinchi S.J.J., Abbo H.S., University of the Western Cape, ZA

New two coordination polymers, viz. [-CH2{Cu(bis-salan)}-]n and [-CH2{Mn(bis-salan).2H2O}-]n, where salan = 5,5’-methylene bis-salicylideneaniline.synthesis were synthesized and characterized. These coordination polymers were evaluated as heterogeneous catalysts for the liquid-phase hydroxylation of phenol using a green oxidant [...]

Assemblies of Blue-emitting CdSe Nanocrystals in Redox Copper Phenanthroline-based Polymeric Chains

Fu S.-J., Lin K.-J., National Chung Hsing University, TW

Assemblies of quantum-confined semiconductor nanoparticles into block copolymer micelles and silica shell open the door to “tunable” optical, electrical, and even mechanical properties. Sharp tuning of 3D spherical morphology in water solution is a fascinating [...]