Abstract: An anticancer agent having a novel chemical structure and high anticancer activity is provided. A phosphine transition metal complex of general formula (1) and an anticancer agent containing the complex are disclosed. R1 and R2, which may be the same or different, each represent a group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms selected from a straight-chain or branched alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a substituted cycloalkyl group, an adamantyl group, a phenyl group, and a substituted phenyl group; R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom, a straight-chain alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; or R3 and R4 are taken together to form a saturated or unsaturated ring which may have a substituted group; M represents a transition metal atom selected from the group consisting of gold, copper, and silver; and X? represents an anion.

Abstract: The claimed invention meets these and other objects by providing a method of preparing a metal salt of a dialkyl ester of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid. Broadly speaking, the method provides for the contacting of a dialkyl ester of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid with a metal cation in a buffered reaction mixture to form the metal salt of the dialkyl ester. The reaction mixture is buffered, at least in part, by the acetate of the metal cation. The method according to invention also encompasses various methods of preparing the dialkyl ester of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid.

Abstract: The present invention includes antimicrobial silver-containing compositions that are effective in treating Erwinia species bacteria. These compositions are particularly effective for treating plants susceptible to Erwinia species infections.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions comprising and methods for forming functionalized carbon-based nanostructures.

Abstract: Methods for deposition of elemental metal films on surfaces using metal coordination complexes comprising bisamineazaallylic ligands are provided. Also provided are bisamineazaallylic ligands useful in the methods of the invention and metal coordination complexes comprising these ligands.

Abstract: Methods for deposition of elemental metal films on surfaces using metal coordination complexes comprising nitrogen-containing ligands are provided. Also provided are nitrogen-containing ligands useful in the methods of the invention and metal coordination complexes comprising these ligands.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes for a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions used to prepare semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials for photovoltaic applications including devices and systems for energy conversion and solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to polymeric precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. A compound may contain repeating units {MA(ER)(ER)} and {MB(ER)(ER)}, wherein each MA is Cu, each MB is In or Ga, each E is S, Se, or Te, and each R is independently selected, for each occurrence, from alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, alkenyl, amido, silyl, and inorganic and organic ligands.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a dense Cu thin film, a dense CuO thin film and the manufacturing process applied in metallization process of ultra-large scale integration (ULSI), which uses a two-step growth consisting of pre-deposition and annealing to form a dense Cu thin film or a dense CuO thin film. In the process, a copper-containing metal-organic complex is used as precursor and a reducing gas is used as carrier gas. The precursor is carried to a reactive system with a substrate by a carrier gas and pre-deposit a CuO thin film on the substrate under lower temperature. Next, stop supplying the precursor and raise the temperature or offer other energy to anneal the thin film with hydrogen gas or reducing gas, which reduces the CuO thin film to a smooth and dense Cu thin film. Then, choosing oxide containing gas as the react gas obtains the CuO thin film.

Abstract: Mixed amino acid/mineral compounds can include at least two amino acids bound to a central mineral atom. The combination of amino acids can be tailored to provide improved solubility, absorption, and/or bioavailability of the mineral. Optionally, organic acids can be bound to the mineral or combined with the chelate in order to further improve solubility, absorption, and/or bioavailability. Compositions including one or more mixed amino acid/mineral compounds can be included in therapeutic regimens for indications in which the mineral may treat and/or prevent a condition or symptom.

Abstract: The invention relates to the fields of microelectronics and materials sciences and concerns an insulation layer material for integrated circuits in microelectronics, which can be used, for example, in integrated circuits as insulation material in semiconductor components. The object of the present invention is to disclose an insulation material for integrated circuits, which has dielectric constants of k?2 with good mechanical properties at the same time. The object is attained with an insulation material for integrated circuits, containing at least MOFs and/or COFs.

Abstract: Monomeric metal complexes having desirable luminescence properties are provided. In one embodiment, a monomeric metal compound is represented by the formula (ArN)M(L)x, where ArN is an arylamido ligand, and M may be any metal capable of exhibiting luminescent properties, for example, a d10 metal. L may be a tertiary phosphine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pH sensitive particle, a method of preparation thereof, and a use thereof. More particularly, the invention provides a pH sensitive metal nanoparticle and its use for medical treatment utilizing cell necrosis during photothermal therapy. The pH sensitive metal nanoparticle based on this invention consists of a pH sensitive ligand compound whose charge changes depending on the pH of the metal nanoparticle. The particle can be collected in cells, such as cancer cells which present an abnormal pH environment. The pH sensitive metal nanoparticle based on this invention can induce cell death through a photothermal procedure after aggregation. Therefore, the invention enables medical treatment using cell necrosis for e.g. cancer treatment.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to supramolecular assemblies and their modes of synthesis. The supramolecular assemblies include a 1:8 ratio of a supermolecular polyhedral building block and a triangular molecular building block, the supermolecular polyhedral building block having points of extension corresponding to the vertices of a rhombicuboctahedron for linking the supermolecular polyhedral building block to the triangular building block.

Abstract: There are provided an ink composition, a metal thin film prepared using the same, and a method of preparing the same. The ink composition according to the present invention includes: gold-containing complex compound represented by the following Formula 1 (L and L? are at least one selected from a group consisting of diolefin and derivatives thereof, and X is at least one selected from a group consisting of chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), and iodine (I), where m=an integer of 1˜10, n=an integer of 1˜10, o=an integer of 0˜10, and p=an integer of 0˜10); and a solvent dispersing the gold-containing complex compound. AumLnL?oXp??Formula 1 The present invention can provide ink composition that can be sintered at low temperature by being optionally printed, a metal thin film prepared using the same, and a method of preparing the same.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for depositing metal films are disclosed herein. In general, the disclosed methods utilize precursor compounds comprising gold, silver, or copper. More specifically, the disclosed precursor compounds utilize pentadienyl ligands coupled to a metal to increase thermal stability. Furthermore, methods of depositing copper, gold, or silver are disclosed in conjunction with use of other precursors to deposit metal films. The methods and compositions may be used in a variety of deposition processes.

Abstract: A method for making a carbon nanotube metal composite includes the following steps. A number of carbon nanotubes is dispersed in a solvent to obtain a suspension. Metal powder is added into the suspension, and then the suspension agitated. The suspension containing the metal powder is allowed to stand for a while. The solvent is reduced to obtain a mixture of the number of carbon nanotubes and the metal powder.

Abstract: Surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectra of 4-mercaptobenzoic acid (4-MBA) self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on gold substrates is presented for SAMs onto which gold nanoparticles of various shapes have been electrostatically immobilized. SERS spectra of 4-MBA SAMs are enhanced in the presence of immobilized gold nanocrystals by a factor of 107-109 relative to 4-MBA in solution. Large enhancement factors are a likely result of plasmon coupling between the nanoparticles (localized surface plasmon) and the smooth gold substrate (surface plasmon polariton), creating large localized electromagnetic fields at their interface, where 4-MBA molecules reside in this sandwich architecture. Moreover, enhancement factors depend on nanoparticle shape, and vary by a factor of 102.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of making a mineral product. The method includes contacting a carboxylic acid and an inorganic mineral compound sufficient to form a solution, reacting the solution over a period of time sufficient to provide a mineral chelated compound, transferring the mineral chelated compound to one or more molds prior to the compound substantially solidifying and reducing the size of the mineral chelated compound sufficient to provide a rapidly soluble mineral chelated product.

Abstract: A nanoink composition for forming an absorber layer of a thin film solar cell comprises particles and a volatile chelating agent mixing with the particles. The particles contain one or more elements selected from group IB and/or IIIA and/or VIA. In the present invention, the volatile chelating agent is a polyetheramine which can alternatively be monoamine compounds, diamine compounds and triamine compounds and has a molecular weight of from about 100 to about 4,000. Accordingly, the particles can be reacted mutually into a single composition while the existence of the volatile chelating agent.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for depositing metal films are disclosed herein. In general, the disclosed methods utilize precursor compounds comprising gold, silver, or copper. More specifically, the disclosed precursor compounds utilize pentadienyl ligands coupled to a metal to increase thermal stability. Furthermore, methods of depositing copper, gold, or silver are disclosed in conjunction with use of other precursors to deposit metal films. The methods and compositions may be used in a variety of deposition processes.

Abstract: Described herein are a class of metal oligomers and polymers that contain both metals and organic groups. Said oligomers and polymers have utility in many applications including biomedical imaging, radiation therapy, drug delivery, and in vitro analytical techniques, such as fluorescence and phosphorescence.

Abstract: Metal complexes adapted to form conductive metal films and lines upon deposition and treatment. The metal complex can be a covalent complex and can comprise a first and second ligand. Low temperature treatment can be used to convert the complex to a metal. The metal films and lines can have low resistivity and work function similar to pure metal. Coinage metals can be used (e.g., Ag, Au, Cu). The ligands can be dative bonding ligands including amines, unsymmetrical amines, and carboxylate ligands. Sulfur complexes can be used. Carboxylate ligands can be used. The complexes can have a high concentration of metal and can be soluble in aromatic hydrocarbon solvent. The ligands can be adapted to volatilize well. Inkjet printing can be carried out. High yields of metal can be achieve with high conductivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to copper-organic complexes and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. They can be used especially in the treatment of diseases caused by hyperproliferative cells and, in addition, protect healthy tissue from ionizing radiation. They are prepared by reacting a copper(II) acylate with an organic compound selected from 4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-D,L-phenyl-alanine (sarcolysine), the hydrochloride thereof, N-(2-furanidil)-5-fluorouracil (tegafur) and aminocarbonylaziridine (leacadin) at acidic to neutral pH in a chloroform/methanol mixture.

Abstract: Fluorescent metal nanoclusters were prepared.

Abstract: The present inventions include methods and compositions for detecting the presence of ions and measuring the level or concentration of ions in a sample by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) using magnetic particles. In particular, the inventions include the preparation and use of magnetic particles having synthetic ion chelators covalently bound to their surfaces. In the presence of target ions, the surface-modified magnetic particles form clusters, which can be monitored by NMR relaxation measurements. The relaxation times can then be used to detect specific ions and determine their concentration. The described methods, compositions, and devices are useful for a variety of applications including biomedical applications in diagnostics and imaging.

Abstract: A hexafluorodimethylcarbinol terminated compound, method of making it, and a composition of matter are disclosed. The compound may have the formula (CF3)2C(OH)-L-M-R. The substructure L may be selected from an optionally substituted propenylene group (—CH2CH?CH—) and trimethylene group (—CH2CH2CH2—). The substructure M may be selected from a substituted or unsubstituted methylene chain, a substituted or unsubstituted oxyalkylene chain, and a silicon-containing chain or combination thereof. In one embodiment, M may be selected from —(CH2)n—, —(OCH2CH2)m—, and —(Si(CH3)2O)p—Si(CH3)2—(CH2)q—, wherein n is at least 1, e.g., n is up to 10, m can be at least 1, e.g., m is up to 10, p can be 0 and in one embodiment is from 1 to 10, and wherein q can be 1 and in one embodiment is from 1 to 12. The substructure R represents one of a halogen, —SH, —SZ, —S—S-M-L-C(CF3)2(OH), wherein Z represents a thiol protecting group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of functionalizing a carbon material. A carbon material is contacted with a carboxylic acid, whereby a mixture is formed. The mixture is heated for a suitable period of time at a temperature below the thermal decomposition temperature of the carbon material.

Abstract: A new class of fluorinated or polyhalogenated triazepentadienes are disclosed. The synthesized triazapentadienes are thermally stable, soluble in typical solvents and have several metal binding sites for complexation with metal ions. The compounds are prepared as colorless crystalline solids. Synthesis takes advantage of a reaction with triethylamine. Synthesized triazapentadienes (with and without complexed metals) inhibit bacterial growth of both Gram positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes for a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions used to prepare semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials for photovoltaic applications including devices and systems for energy conversion and solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to polymeric precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. A compound may contain repeating units {MA(ER)(ER)} and {MB(ER)(ER)}, wherein each MA is Cu, each MB is In or Ga, each E is S, Se, or Te, and each R is independently selected, for each occurrence, from alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, alkenyl, amido, silyl, and inorganic and organic ligands.

Abstract: A rapid, simple and versatile metal organic framework molecule (MOF) synthesis method particularly adapted to make non-linear MOFs includes heating MOF precursors, such as a metal or metal oxide and an organic ligand, in a microwave oven for a period sufficient to achieve crystallization. Microwave-assisted MOF synthesis yields high quality MOF crystals in a reaction time ranging from about 5 seconds to about 2.5 minutes, compared to hours and days required in conventional solvothermal and hydrothermal methods. In addition, microwave assisted methods provide MOF materials with uniform crystal size and well-defined shape. Further, microwave synthesis of MOFs allows the size and shape of MOF crystals to be tailored for use in a wide range applications by manipulating reaction conditions. Secondary growth processes may also be employed to grow larger crystals using seeds obtained from microwave-assisted synthesis methods.

Abstract: Methods of making and resultant compositions thereof, which include copper-oxalyldihydrazide-based complexes, such as pyrotechnic compositions, gas generants, and ignition materials, which are useful, for example, in inflatable restraint systems. Synthesis of one or more copper-oxalyldihydrazide complexes with nitrate and/or hydroxide counter ions provides a composition that may auto-ignite at a low enough temperature to be based with thermally sensitive gas generants. The present copper-oxalyldihydrazide complexes may also be used in conjunction with various oxidizers to produce compositions with sufficient energy to auto-ignite practically any known pyrotechnic composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and markers for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), and methods for the preparation of the SERS markers. The present invention further relates to compositions, methods and uses, wherein the present SERS markers are employed.

Abstract: A gold nanoparticle composition is provided that includes a spherical gold nanoparticle and an organic ligand molecule. The organic ligand molecule bonds to the gold nanoparticle. Thus, the gold nanoparticle composition has at least one absorption peak wavelength (plasmon absorption wavelength) within the region of 600-1000 nm. Consequently, the gold nanoparticle composition self-heats when irradiated with electromagnetic waves having a wavelength of 600-1000 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain complexes of AFC compounds and binding agents. Such complexes are useful, among other things, in the treatment of inflammatory diseases or disorders.

Abstract: Composite organic-inorganic nanoclusters (COINs) are provided that produce surface-enhanced Raman signals (SERS) when excited by a laser. The nanoclusters include metal particles and a Raman-active organic compound. The metal required for achieving a suitable SERS signal is inherent in the nanocluster and a wide variety of Raman-active organic compounds and combinations thereof can be incorporated into the nanocluster. In addition, polymeric microspheres containing the nanoclusters and methods of making them are also provided. The nanoclusters and microspheres can be used, for example, in assays for multiplex detection of biological molecules.

Abstract: A metal coordination complex of a biologically active moiety and a metal is disclosed. The complex confers to the biologically active moiety an improved performance which can include potency, stability, absorbability, targeted delivery, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A nanostructure and method for assembly thereof are disclosed. An exemplary nanostructure includes a photocatalytic nanoparticle; a first tier of metal nanoparticles, each metal nanoparticle of the first tier being linked about the photocatalytic nanoparticle; and a second tier of metal nanoparticles, each metal nanoparticle of the second tier being linked to one of the metal nanoparticles of the first tier and located a distance from the photocatalytic nanoparticle greater than a distance between a metal nanoparticle of the first tier and the photocatalytic nanoparticle.

Abstract: Processes for producing organoamine-stabilized silver nanoparticles are disclosed. The processes comprise: (a) forming a solution comprising an organic solvent and a first amount of organoamine; (b) adding silver salt particles to the solution; (c) adding a second amount of organoamine to the solution; (d) adding an organohydrazine to the solution; and (e) reacting the solution to form organoamine-stabilized silver nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparation of silver complex compound and the compositions of silver ink containing the same. The present invention includes a) preparing silver complex compound with special structure by reacting silver compound with at least one or two mixtures selected from ammonium carbamate compound, ammonium carbonate compound or ammonium bicarbonate compound and b) preparing silver nano particles by reacting the silver complex compound with reducer or reducing or pyrolyzing the silver complex compound by applying heat thereto. The preparing method according to the present invention can prepare the silver nano practical with various shapes through a simple preparation process, improve the selectivity of the size of the silver complex compound, fire the silver complex compound even when it is fired at a low temperature of 150° C.

Abstract: Provided are novel 1,3-diimine copper complexes, and processes for using 1,3-diimine copper complexes in the deposition of copper on substrates, or in or on porous solids, by atomic layer deposition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to water-soluble stable gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and methods for making the same. The present disclosure also includes the use of AuNPs, for example, in biological, medical and environmental assays for the detection of analytes, as well as biological and medical imaging.

Abstract: A diagnostic kit disclosed herein comprises a nanoparticle-biomaterial complex, an extraction solution, a collection electrode, and a current peak measurement unit. The nanoparticle-biomaterial complex comprises: one or more nanoparticles selected from a metal group consisting of zinc, cadmium, lead, copper, gallium, arsenic, thallium, nickel, manganese and bismuth; one or more biomaterial-binding materials binding to the nanoparticles through a binding-stabilizing agent and binding specifically to the biomaterials to be detected; and a binding-stabilizing agent forming bonds between the nanoparticles and the biomaterial-binding materials. The extraction solution serves to isolate and extract the nanoparticles from the nanoparticle-biomaterial complex. The collection electrode serves to collect the nanoparticles from the extraction solution. The current peak measurement unit serves to measure current peaks corresponding to the nanoparticles collected from the collection electrode.

Abstract: An objective is to provide a process for preparing 1,5-pentanediol and/or 1,6-hexanediol comprising esterifying, with an alcohol such as methanol, ethanol, butanol or 1,6-hexanediol, a mixture of carboxylic acids such as glutaric acid, adipic acid and 6-hydroxycaproic acid which are a by-product in preparation of cyclohexanone by oxidation of cyclohexane with oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas; and hydrogenating the resulting esterified product in the presence of a copper-containing catalyst, which process is an industrially suitable process for preparing 1,5-pentanediol and/or 1,6-hexanediol in a high yield while controlling deterioration of the catalyst. The above objective is achieved by hydrogenating the esterified product with a catalyst obtained by prereducing a copper-containing catalyst in an alcohol having an acid value (AV) of 0.5 mg KOH/g or less or an ester having an acid value (AV) of 0.5 mg KOH/g or less.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electroconductive paste that can contain a high proportion of an electroconductive powder, has excellent electroconductivity reliability and migration resistance, has a highly competitive price due to a reduced amount of silver plating, and is suitable for use in solder electrode formation, an electroconductive adhesive, etc. The electroconductive paste of the present invention comprises a binder and an electroconductive powder containing 80 to 97 wt % of a substantially spherical silver-coated copper powder in which the surface of a copper powder is coated with silver and the surface thereof is further coated with 0.02 to 0.5 wt % relative to the copper powder of a fatty acid, and 3 to 20 wt % of a flat-shaped silver-coated copper powder in which the surface of a copper powder is coated with silver and the surface thereof is further coated with 0.02 to 1.2 wt % relative to the copper powder of a fatty acid.

Abstract: An allyl acetate production catalyst comprising at least (a) palladium, (b) gold, (c) a compound containing at least one element selected from copper, nickel, zinc and cobalt, (d) an alkali metal salt compound and (e) a carrier, is produced by a process comprising step 1 in which a homogeneous solution of a palladium-containing compound and a gold-containing compound is supported on a carrier by contact therewith, step 2 in which the carrier obtained in step 1 is contacted with an alkali solution for impregnation, step 3 in which the carrier obtained in step 2 is subjected to reduction treatment, and step 4 in which a compound containing at least one element selected from copper, nickel, zinc and cobalt and an alkali metal salt compound are supported onto the carrier obtained in step 3. The obtained allyl acetate production catalyst has minimal reduction in activity and improved selectivity, when used for production of allyl acetate from propylene, oxygen and acetic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel organo phosphorus P-chiral optically active compounds of formula (I) having a hydroxyl, mercapto, amino, carboxyl, sulfonyl group on aryl near a phosphorus atom, to the preparation and the use thereof in then asymmetrical catalysis of unsaturated compounds. Novel acylphosphine optically pure ligands embodied in the form of transition metal complexes exhibit an increased activity and enantloselectivity, in particular in asymmetrical hydrogenation, in comparison with the same type Uganda such as DiPAMP.

Abstract: A method of making nanosized copper (I) compounds, in particular, copper (I) halides, pseudohalides, and cyanocuprate complexes, in reverse micelles or microemulsions is disclosed herein. The method of the invention comprises (a) dissolving a copper (II) compound in the polar phase of a first reverse micelle or microemulsion, (b) dissolving a copper (II) to copper (I) reducing agent or a pseudohalide salt in the polar phase of a second sample of the same reverse micelle or microemulsion, (c) mixing the two reverse micelle/microemulsions samples to form nanometer sized copper (I) compounds and (d) recovering said nanometer sized copper (I) compounds. The present invention is also directed to the resultant nanosized copper (I) compounds, such as copper (I) chloride, copper (I) cyanide, and potassium cyanocuprate complexes having an average particle size of about 0.1 to 600 nanometers.

Abstract: Metal films are deposited with uniform thickness and excellent step coverage. Copper metal films were deposited on heated substrates by the reaction of alternating doses of copper(I) NN?-diispropylacetamidinate vapor and hydrogen gas. Cobalt metal films were deposited on heated substrates b the reaction of alternating doses of cobalt(II) bis(N,N?-diispropylacetamidinate) vapor and hydrogen gas. Nitrides and oxides of these metals can be formed by replacing the hydrogen with ammonia or water vapor, respectively. The films have very uniform thickness and excellent step coverage in narrow holes. Suitable applications include electrical interconnects in microelectronics and magnetoresistant layers in magnetic information storage devices.

Abstract: Novel silver-triclosan salts are provided which have antimicrobial properties and may be used as pharmaceutical compositions or to treat articles such as medical devices, packaging materials, and textiles.

Abstract: Provided are an organometallic precursor, wherein a carboxyhydrazide compound is coordinated to a central metal, and a metal film or pattern using the precursor. By using the organometallic precursor, highly pure metal films or patterns can be obtained through a simple low-temperature process.