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Acceptor reactivity in glycosylation reactions
Indian Journal of Chemistry, Section A ( IF 0 ) Pub Date: 2019-07-09 , DOI: 10.1039/C8CS00369F
The outcome of a glycosylation reaction critically depends on the reactivity of all reaction partners involved: the donor glycoside (the electrophile), the activator (that generally provides the leaving group on the activated donor species) and the glycosyl acceptor (the nucleophile). The influence of the donor on the outcome of a glycosylation reaction is well appreciated and documented. Differences in donor reactivity have led to the development of chemoselective glycosylation reactions and the reactivity of donor glycosides has been tuned to affect stereoselective glycosylation reactions. The quantification of donor reactivity has enabled the conception of streamlined one-pot glycosylation sequences. In contrast, although it has long been known that the nature and the reactivity of the nucleophile influence the outcome of a glycosylation, the knowledge of acceptor reactivity and insight into the consequences thereof are often circumstantial or anecdotal. This review documents how the reactivity impacts the glycosylation reaction outcome both in terms of chemical yield and stereoselectivity. The effect of acceptor nucleophilicity on the reaction mechanism is described and steric, conformational and electronic influences are outlined. Quantitative and computational approaches to comprehend acceptor nucleophilicity are assessed. The increasing insight into the stereoelectronic effects governing glycoside reactivity will eventually enable the conception of effective stereoselective glycosylation methodology that can be tuned to the reaction partners at hand.
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Action spectra in semiconductor photocatalysis
Indian Journal of Chemistry, Section A ( IF 0 ) Pub Date: 2017-06-30 , DOI: 10.1039/C7CS00136C
Action spectra are an increasingly important part of semiconductor photocatalyst research, and comprise a plot of photonic efficiency, η , versus excitation wavelength, λ . The features and theory behind an ideal photocatalytic system are discussed, and used to identify: (i) the key aspect of an ideal action spectrum, namely: it is a plot of η vs. λ which has the same shape as that of the fraction of radiation absorbed by the semiconductor photocatalyst, f , versus λ and (ii) the key requirement when running an action spectrum, namely, that the initial rate of the photocatalytic process is directly proportional to incident photon flux, ρ , at wavelengths where η 0. The Pt/TiO 2 /MeOH system is highlighted as an example of a photosystem that yields an ideal action spectrum. Most photocatalytic systems exhibit non-ideal action spectra, mostly due to one or more of the following: light intensity effects, crystal phase effects, dye-sensitisation, dye photolysis, charge transfer complex, CTC, formation and localized surface plasmon radiation, LSPR, absorption by a deposited noble metal catalyst. Each of these effects is illustrated using examples taken from the literatures and discussed. A suggested typical protocol for recording the action spectrum and absorption/diffuse reflectance spectrum of a photocatalytic system is described. The dangers of using a dye to probe the activity of a photocatalysts are also discussed, and a possible way to avoid this, via reductive photocatalysis, is suggested.
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Active colloids with collective mobility status and research opportunities
Indian Journal of Chemistry, Section A ( IF 0 ) Pub Date: 2017-08-01 , DOI: 10.1039/C7CS00461C
The collective mobility of active matter (self-propelled objects that transduce energy into mechanical work to drive their motion, most commonly through fluids) constitutes a new frontier in science and achievable technology. This review surveys the current status of the research field, what kinds of new scientific problems can be tackled in the short term, and what long-term directions are envisioned. We focus on: (1) attempts to formulate design principles to tailor active particles; (2) attempts to design principles according to which active particles interact under circumstances where particle–particle interactions of traditional colloid science are augmented by a family of nonequilibrium effects discussed here; (3) attempts to design intended patterns of collective behavior and dynamic assembly; (4) speculative links to equilibrium thermodynamics. In each aspect, we assess achievements, limitations, and research opportunities.
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Adapting semiconducting polymer doping techniques to create new types of click postfunctionalization
Indian Journal of Chemistry, Section A ( IF 0 ) Pub Date: 2011-03-07 , DOI: 10.1039/C0CS00205D
After the historical development from the insoluble polyacetylene film to soluble and processible aromatic polymers , donor–acceptor-type aromatic polymers have recently emerged as a new class of semiconducting polymers . The polymer energy levels and band gaps can be tuned by the appropriate selection of the donor and acceptor moieties, and some of these polymers showed good optoelectronic or photovoltaic performances. The conventional synthetic method for achieving donor–acceptor-type aromatic polymers is based on the metal-catalyzed polycondensation between donor-type monomers and acceptor-type co-monomers. In this tutorial review , a new methodology for introducing donor–acceptor chromophores into semiconducting polymers is described. The donor–acceptor structures are constructed in the main chains and side chains of semiconducting polymers using a polymer reaction based on high-yielding addition reactions between the electron-rich alkynes and strong acceptor molecules, such as tetracyanoethylene (TCNE) and 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ). Considering the p-type doping features of TCNE and TCNQ, the experimental procedure is the same as the conventional doping technique for semiconducting polymers . However, the resulting donor–acceptor type polymers are chemically stable due to the absence of unstable unpaired electrons (polarons). The donor–acceptor alternating polymers were achieved in one step from the precursor poly(aryleneethynylene)s and poly(arylenebutadiynylene)s. When the side chain alkynes were post-functionalized, the polymer energy levels were controlled by the species and amount of the employed acceptor molecules. These atom-economic acceptor additions satisfy most of the requirements of the “click chemistry” concept. In contrast to the conventional click chemistry reactions, the reactions between electron-rich alkynes and acceptor molecules provide a wide variety of polymers with promising optoelectronic applications.
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Addition of CF3 across unsaturated moieties: a powerful functionalization tool
Indian Journal of Chemistry, Section A ( IF 0 ) Pub Date: 2014-05-02 , DOI: 10.1039/C4CS00025K
In the last few years, the efficient introduction of trifluoromethyl groups in organic molecules has become a major research focus. This review highlights the recent developments enabling the incorporation of CF 3 groups across unsaturated moieties, preferentially alkenes, and the mechanistic scenarios governing these transformations. We have specially focused on methods involving the simultaneous formation of C–CF 3 and C–C or C–heteroatom bonds by formal addition reactions across π-systems, as such difunctionalization processes hold valuable synthetic potential.
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A review of high temperature co-electrolysis of H2O and CO2 to produce sustainable fuels using solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs): advanced materials and technology
Indian Journal of Chemistry, Section A ( IF 0 ) Pub Date: 2017-02-06 , DOI: 10.1039/C6CS00403B
High-temperature solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) are advanced electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices with high conversion/energy efficiencies. They offer attractive high-temperature co-electrolysis routes that reduce extra CO 2 emissions, enable large-scale energy storage/conversion and facilitate the integration of renewable energies into the electric grid. Exciting new research has focused on CO 2 electrochemical activation/conversion through a co-electrolysis process based on the assumption that difficult C O double bonds can be activated effectively through this electrochemical method. Based on existing investigations, this paper puts forth a comprehensive overview of recent and past developments in co-electrolysis with SOECs for CO 2 conversion and utilization. Here, we discuss in detail the approaches of CO 2 conversion, the developmental history, the basic principles, the economic feasibility of CO 2 /H 2 O co-electrolysis, and the diverse range of fuel electrodes as well as oxygen electrode materials. SOEC performance measurements, characterization and simulations are classified and presented in this paper. SOEC cell and stack designs, fabrications and scale-ups are also summarized and described. In particular, insights into CO 2 electrochemical conversions, solid oxide cell material behaviors and degradation mechanisms are highlighted to obtain a better understanding of the high temperature electrolysis process in SOECs. Proposed research directions are also outlined to provide guidelines for future research.
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Alkoxyallenes as building blocks for organic synthesis?
Indian Journal of Chemistry, Section A ( IF 0 ) Pub Date: 2014-02-19 , DOI: 10.1039/C3CS60429B
Alkoxyallenes are unusually versatile C3 building blocks in organic synthesis. Hence this tutorial review summarizes the most important transformations, including subsequent reactions and their applications in the synthesis of relevant compounds, e.g. natural products. The reactivity patterns involved and the synthons derived from alkoxyallenes are presented. Often alkoxyallenes can serve as substitutes of acrolein or acrolein acetals, utilisation of which has already led to interesting products. Most important is the use of lithiated alkoxyallenes which smoothly react with a variety of electrophiles and lead to products with unique substitution patterns. The heterocycles or carbocycles formed are intermediates for the stereoselective synthesis of natural products or for the preparation of other structurally relevant compounds. The different synthons being put into practice by the use of lithiated alkoxyallenes in these variations will be discussed.
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Advances, challenges and perspectives of quantum chemical approaches in molecular spectroscopy of the condensed phase
Indian Journal of Chemistry, Section A ( IF 0 ) Pub Date: 2021-08-12 , DOI: 10.1039/D0CS01602K
The purpose of this review is to demonstrate advances, challenges and perspectives of quantum chemical approaches in molecular spectroscopy of the condensed phase. Molecular spectroscopy, particularly vibrational spectroscopy and electronic spectroscopy, has been used extensively for a wide range of areas of chemical sciences and materials science as well as nano- and biosciences because it provides valuable information about structure, functions, and reactions of molecules. In the meantime, quantum chemical approaches play crucial roles in the spectral analysis. They also yield important knowledge about molecular and electronic structures as well as electronic transitions. The combination of spectroscopic approaches and quantum chemical calculations is a powerful tool for science, in general. Thus, our article, which treats various spectroscopy and quantum chemical approaches, should have strong implications in the wider scientific community. This review covers a wide area of molecular spectroscopy from far-ultraviolet (FUV, 120–200 nm) to far-infrared (FIR, 400–10 cm ?1 )/terahertz and Raman spectroscopy. As quantum chemical approaches, we introduce several anharmonic approaches such as vibrational self-consistent field (VSCF) and the combination of periodic harmonic calculations with anharmonic corrections based on finite models, grid-based techniques like the Numerov approach, the Cartesian coordinate tensor transfer (CCT) method, Symmetry-Adapted Cluster Configuration-Interaction (SAC-CI), and the ZINDO (Semi-empirical calculations at Zerner's Intermediate Neglect of Differential Overlap). One can use anharmonic approaches and grid-based approaches for both infrared (IR) and near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, while CCT methods are employed for Raman, Raman optical activity (ROA), FIR/terahertz and low-frequency Raman spectroscopy. Therefore, this review overviews cross relations between molecular spectroscopy and quantum chemical approaches, and provides various kinds of close-reality advanced spectral simulation for condensed phases.
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A word from the new Editorial Board Chair – Professor Philip Gale, University of Southampton, UK
Indian Journal of Chemistry, Section A ( IF 0 ) Pub Date: 2013-11-25 , DOI: 10.1039/C3CS90095A
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Allenes, versatile unsaturated motifs in transition-metal-catalysed [2+2+2] cycloaddition reactions
Indian Journal of Chemistry, Section A ( IF 0 ) Pub Date: 2016-02-03 , DOI: 10.1039/C5CS00535C
The development of efficient reactions that enable the construction of multiple bonds and/or stereogenic centres in a single synthetic operation is of great interest for greener and step-economical syntheses of complex organic targets. Transition-metal-catalysed [2+2+2] cycloadditions excell in this regard: no fewer than three new sigma bonds and a new ring system are formed from simple unsaturated components. Allenes constitute an important subclass among these. They are more reactive than simple alkenes and generate sp 3 centres, with important stereochemical implications. In addition, further manipulation of the resulting cycloadduct through the remaining double bond is possible, increasing molecular complexity. This tutorial review highlights the value that allenes have as reagents in [2+2+2] cycloaddition and their great versatility for the development of methods to generate complex architectures.
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