Abstract: Provided is a preparing method of an Ag nano-particle for mass-producing Ag nano-particles, the method including: performing a first reaction of a reaction solution containing an Ag precursor and oleylamine at a set first temperature T1; performing a second reaction of the reaction solution at a second temperature T2 set so as to be higher than the first temperature; and obtaining a reactant from the reaction solution, wherein at least one of the first and second reactions is performed in a state in which the reaction solution is not stirred.

Abstract: A metal organic framework (MOF) includes a coordination product of a metal ion and an at least bidentate organic ligand, where the metal ion and the organic ligand are selected to provide a deliverable adsorption capacity of at least 70 g/l for an electronic gas. A porous organic polymer (POP) includes polymerization product from at least a plurality of organic monomers, where the organic monomers are selected to provide a deliverable adsorption capacity of at least 70 g/l for an electronic gas.

Abstract: A nanostructure comprising at least one metal nanowire comprising at least one surface, and at least one surface modifier disposed on the at least one surface, the at least one surface modifier comprising at least one linkage component, at least one nanowire binding moiety bonded to the at least one linkage component, and at least one surface modifying moiety also bonded to the at least one linkage component, where the at least one nanowire binding moiety is bonded to the at least one surface.

Abstract: Processes for preparing and purifying lubiprostone are disclosed. Intermediates and preparation thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a more advanced preparation method of organic-transition metal hydride as a hydrogen storage material, precisely a more advanced preparation method of organic-transition metal hydride containing aryl or alkyl group that facilitates safe and reverse storage of massive amount of hydrogen. The present invention relates to a preparation method of an organic-transition metal hydride comprising the steps of preparing a complex reducing agent composition by reacting alkali metal, alkali earth metal or a mixture thereof and (C10-C20) aromatic compound in aprotic polar solvent and preparing organic-transition metal hydride by reacting the prepared complex reducing agent composition and organic transition metal halide. The method of the present invention has advantages of minimizing the numbers and the amounts of byproducts by using a complex reducing agent and producing organic-transition metal hydride safely without denaturation under more moderate reaction conditions.

Abstract: Process to obtain a trifluoromethylating composition which comprises the reaction between a copper (I) source and a base in the presence of a solvent and between the resulting cuprating reagent with fluoroform.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of preparing stable suspensions of precious metal nanoparticles and methods for attaching bio-molecules to the nanoparticles. The formation of nanoparticles can be accomplished by either chemical synthesis or pulsed laser ablation in a liquid. The present disclosure reveals the importance of controlling the conductivity of the dispersion medium during pulsed laser ablation in a liquid to control the particle size of the nanoparticles. The present disclosure also reveals the importance of adjusting and maintaining the conductivity in a range of 25 ?S/cm or less during storage of the nanoparticles and just prior to performing bioconjugation reactions. The control of conductivity is an important process for maintaining the nanoparticles as a stable non-aggregated colloidal suspension in a dispersion medium.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: Novel N-heterocyclic carbene ligand precursors, N-heterocyclic carbene ligands and N-heterocyclic metal-carbene complexes are provided. Metal-carbene complexes comprising N-heterocyclic carbene ligands can be chiral, which are useful for catalyzing enantioselective synthesis. Methods for the preparation of the N-heterocyclic carbene ligands and N-heterocyclic metal-carbene complexes are given.

Abstract: Novel metal complexes useful in the area of agriculture, notably as agents for treating metal deficiency. The novel metal complexes comprise at least one metal selected from the metal trace elements essential for the development of plants, at least one first ligand selected from the lignosulfonates, and derivatives thereof, and at least one second ligand selected from the multidentate organic ligands.

Abstract: A bright noble metal preparation for firing on ceramic/porcelain surfaces at a minimum temperature of 900° C. The preparation has at least one organic noble metal compound including at least one of an organic gold, platinum, silver and palladium compound, at least one flux that consists of organometallic compounds including Cr in the form of at least one organic compound, such that a Cr content is 0.01 to 1.0 mole per mole of noble metal, and at least one vehicle. The bright noble metal preparation is rhodium-free and has a noble metal content of 6 to 20 wt. %, based on the preparation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for acyclic diaminocarbenes (ADCs) catalysts such as those shown in FIG. 1.1 and in the Examples, methods of making catalysts, methods of using catalysts, and the like. Catalyst of the present disclosure can be useful in various catalytic transformations. Embodiments of the catalyst can be used in hydroamination, cycloisomerization, allylic rearrangement reactions, alkyne hydration reactions, Meyer-Schuster rearrangement reactions, and the like.

Abstract: Processes for preparing and purifying lubiprostone are disclosed. Intermediates and preparation thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are metal organic frameworks that adsorb nitric oxide, NO-loaded metal organic frameworks, methods of preparing the NO-loaded metal organic frameworks, methods of releasing the nitric oxide into a solution or into air, and uses of the metal organic frameworks.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a copper organic metal, a method for preparing a copper organic metal and a copper paste. The copper organic metal is constituted to combine a copper atom, [R—CO2] and amine based ligand (L), thereby making it possible to be subjected to a low temperature sintering process and having an improved conductivity at the time of forming a conductive pattern as compared to the related art.

Abstract: Novel N-heterocyclic carbene ligand precursors, N-heterocyclic carbene ligands and N-heterocyclic metal-carbene complexes are provided. Metal-carbene complexes comprising N-heterocyclic carbene ligands can be chiral, which are useful for catalyzing enantioselective synthesis. Methods for the preparation of the N-heterocyclic carbene ligands and N-heterocyclic metal-carbene complexes are given.

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: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for catalysts such as those shown in FIG. 1.1 and in the Examples, methods of making catalysts, methods of using catalysts, and the like.

Abstract: According to the invention, powders of low hygroscopicity are prepared by granulation of an aqueous solution (1) in a fluidized bed (140). A compound formed from crystalline grains whose moisture content is defined and stable is obtained. The invention applies especially to organometallic complexes of glycine with a metal.

Abstract: The present application provides precursor compounds useful for deposition of a group 11 metal on a substrate, for example, a microelectronic device substrate, as well as methods of synthesizing such precursor compounds. The precursor compounds provided are mono-metallic compounds comprising a diaminocarbene (DAC) having the general formula: “DAC-M-X”, where the diaminocarbene is an optionally substituted, saturated N-heterocyclic diaminocarbene (sNHC) or an optionally substituted acyclic diaminocarbene, M is a group 11 metal, such as copper, silver or gold; and X is an anionic ligand. Also provided are methods of synthesizing the precursor compounds, metal deposition methods utilizing such precursor compounds, and to composite materials, such as, e.g., microelectronic device structures, and products formed by use of such precursors and deposition methods.

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 are N-heterocyclic carbene complexes of the formula I, where n is 0 or 1, M is a metal atom containing group, R1 is selected from hydrogen alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl and hetaryl, R2 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl and hetaryl, wherein R1 and R2 do not both stand for hydrogen. Furthermore, also described are methods for their preparation and their use as catalysts employed in a C—C, C—O, C—N or C—H bond formation reaction.

Abstract: Compositions include a multi-walled nanotube including metal nanoparticles. The metal nanoparticles are bound to the multi-walled nanotube through functional groups on a surface of the multi-walled nanotube.

Abstract: A substituted ethynyl gold-nitrogen containing heterocyclic carbene complex of formula (1): wherein L represents a nitrogen containing heterocyclic carbene ligand; X represents an alkyl, a cycloalkyl, an aryl, an aralkyl or a heterocyclic group; in which one or more hydrogen atoms on the carbon atom(s) of X may be replaced by a halogen atom, an alkyl, a cycloalkyl, an alkenyl, an aryl, an aralkyl, an alkoxy, an aryloxy, a dialkylamino, an acyl or an arylcarbonyl group; and, when more than one hydrogen atom on the carbon atom(s) of X is replaced by the alkyl, the alkenyl, the aryl, the aralkyl, the alkoxy, the aryloxy, the dialkylamino, the acyl or the arylcarbonyl group, the adjacent groups may be bonded together to form a ring, a method for preparing the same, and an organic electroluminescent device containing the same in at least one organic compound thin layer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for acyclic diaminocarbenes (ADCs) catalysts such as those shown in FIG. 1.1 and in the Examples, methods of making catalysts, methods of using catalysts, and the like. Catalyst of the present disclosure can be useful in various catalytic transformations. Embodiments of the catalyst can be used in hydroamination, cycloisomerization, allylic rearrangement reactions, alkyne hydration reactions, Meyer-Schuster rearrangement reactions, and the like.

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: Copper precursors useful for depositing copper or copper-containing films on substrates, e.g., microelectronic device substrates or other surfaces. The precursors includes copper compounds of various classes, including copper borohydrides, copper compounds with cyclopentadienyl-type ligands, copper compounds with cyclopentadienyl-type and isocyanide ligands, and stabilized copper hydrides. The precursors can be utilized in solid or liquid forms that are volatilized to form precursor vapor for contacting with the substrate, to form deposited copper by techniques such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD) or rapid vapor deposition (digital CVD).

Abstract: The present invention is a glutamine analogue which enters the mitochondrion and is subsequently exposed to ionizing radiation. When exposed to ionizing radiation, the present invention damages mitochondrial (as well as other) substructures such as mtDNA, the outer membrane, the inner membrane, cristae, ribosomes, etc., and causes the effective destruction of such mitochondrion. Tumorigenic cells without mitochondria cannot produce the energy they need to subsist and replicate, effectively starving them of energy and causing their destruction.

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: Disclosed are metal organic frameworks that adsorb nitric oxide, NO-loaded metal organic frameworks, methods of preparing the NO-loaded metal organic frameworks, methods of releasing the nitric oxide into a solution or into air, and uses of the metal organic frameworks.

Abstract: Copper (I) formate complexes of general formula LnCu(HCOO).x COOH are decomposed in order to separate metallic copper, wherein x is a number from 0 to 10, n amounts to, 2, 3 or 4 and the n ligands L represent, independent of one another, one of the following ligands: a phosphane of formula R1R2R3P; a phosphite of formula (R1O)(R2O)(R3O)P; an isocyanide of formula R1—NC; an alkene of general formula R1R2C?CR3R4; or an alkyne of general formula R1C?CR2; wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 represent, independent of one another, hydrogen, a linear or branched, optionally partly or fully fluorinated alkyl, aminoalkyl, alkyoxialkyl, hydroxialkyl, phosphinoalkyl or aryl radical having up to 20 carbon atoms, with the exception of triphenylphosphino-copper (I) formate and 1,1,1-tris(diphenylphosphinomethyl)ethane-copper (I) formate.

Abstract: A number of cationic gold(I) and neutral gold(III) complexes have been synthesized and found to be stabilized by the use of N-heterocyclic carbene ligands. These species are often employed as in situ-generated reactive intermediates in gold catalyzed organic transformations. An isolated, well-defined cationic species was tested in gold mediated carbene transfer reactions from ethyl diazoacetate.

Abstract: Processes for producing carboxylic acid-stabilized silver nanoparticles are disclosed. The processes comprise (a) forming a suspension of silver salt particles in a carboxylic acid; (b) forming a solution of an organohydrazine and a first organic solvent; (c) heating the suspension; (d) adding the solution to the suspension to form a mixture; and (e) reacting the mixture to form carboxylic acid-stabilized silver nanoparticles.

Abstract: According to the invention, powders of low hygroscopicity are prepared by granulation of an aqueous solution (1) in a fluidized bed (140). A compound formed from crystalline grains whose moisture content is defined and stable is obtained. The invention applies especially to organometallic complexes of glycine with a metal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a metal-organic framework (“MOF”) comprising a plurality of metal clusters and a plurality of multidentate linking ligands. Each metal of the plurality of metal clusters comprises one or more metal ions. Each ligand of the plurality of multidentate linking ligands connects adjacent metal clusters. The present invention also provides a method of forming the metal-organic framework. The method of the invention comprises combining a solution comprising one or metal ions with a multidentate linking ligand having a sufficient number of accessible sites for atomic or molecular adsorption that the surface area of the resulting metal-organic framework is greater than 2,900 m2/g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a porous metal organic framework comprising at least two organic compounds coordinated to at least one metal ion, which comprises the steps (a) oxidation of at least one anode comprising the metal corresponding to at least one metal ion in a reaction medium in the presence of at least one first organic compound which is an optionally substituted monocyclic, bicyclic or polycyclic saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon in which at least two ring carbons have been replaced by heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O and S to form a reaction intermediate comprising the at least one metal ion and the first organic compound; and (b) reaction of the reaction intermediate at a prescribed temperature with at least one second organic compound which coordinates to the at least one metal ion, with the second organic compound being derived from a dicarboxylic, tricarboxylic or tetracarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A process for preparing a feed supplement that promotes growth in animals by (i) preparing a dry metal carboxylate of formula M(RCOOH)2; (ii) preparing a metal aminoate; and (iii) mixing the dry metal carboxylate and the metal aminoate under conditions that form a complex including the metal carboxylate and the metal aminoate and water, then removing the water to form a dry metal complex of the metal carboxylate and the metal aminoate. When administered to an animal in its feed, a bioavailability of the divalent metal in the dry metal complex is different than the bioavailability of the divalent metal in either the dry metal carboxylate or the metal aminoate alone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for polymerising ethylenically unsaturated monomers, wherein ethylenically unsaturated monomers are polymerised in the presence of a solvent-stable transition metal complex having slightly co-ordinating anions as polymer catalysts. The invention also relates to specific solvent-stable transition metal complexes having slightly co-ordinating anions. The invention also relates to highly reactive copolymers which are made of monomers comprising isobutene and at least one vinylaromatic compound which can be obtained according to said inventive method.

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: Copper precursors useful for depositing copper or copper-containing films on substrates, e.g., microelectronic device substrates or other surfaces. The precursors includes copper compounds of various classes, including copper borohydrides, copper compounds with cyclopentadienyl-type ligands, copper compounds with cyclopentadienyl-type and isocyanide ligands, and stabilized copper hydrides. The precursors can be utilized in solid or liquid forms that are volatilized to form precursor vapor for contacting with the substrate, to form deposited copper by techniques such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD) or rapid vapor deposition (digital CVD).

Abstract: The ability to design and construct solid-state materials with pre-determined structures is a grand challenge in chemistry. An inventive strategy based on reticulating metal ions and organic carboxylate links into extended networks has been advanced to a point that has allowed the design of porous structures in which pore size and functionality can be varied systematically. MOF-5, a prototype of a new class of porous materials and one that is constructed from octahedral Zn—O—C clusters and benzene links, was used to demonstrate that its 3-D porous system can be functionalized with the organic groups, —Br, —NH2, —OC3H7, —OC5H11, —H4C2, and —H4C4, and its pore size expanded with the long molecular struts biphenyl, tetrahydropyrene, pyrene, and terphenyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to dicopper(I) oxalate complexes stabilised by neutral Lewis base components and to the use thereof as precursors for the deposition of metallic copper. The neutral Lewis bases used are alkynes or alkenes containing at least one silyl or ester group, or nitrites, saturated or unsaturated nitrogen ligands, phosphites, trialkyl-phosphines or oxygen- or sulfur-containing ligands.

Abstract: A metallocene compound of general formula (I): LGZMXp, wherein L is a divalent group, Z is a moiety of formula (II), wherein R3 and R4 are selected from hydrogen and hydrocarbon groups; A and B are selected from S, O or CR5, wherein R5 is selected from hydrogen and hydrocarbon groups, either A or B being different from CR5; G is a moiety of formula (III), wherein R6, R7, R8 and R9 are selected from hydrogen and hydrocarbon groups, M is an atom of a transition metal, X is selected from a halogen atom, a R10, OR10, OSO2CF3, OCOR10, SR10, NR102 or PR102 group, wherein the substituents R10 is hydrogen and a hydrocarbon group; p is an integer from 0 to 3.

Abstract: An isoreticular metal-organic framework (IRMOF) and method for systematically forming the same. The method comprises the steps of dissolving at least one source of metal cations and at least one organic linking compound in a solvent to form a solution; and crystallizing the solution under predetermined conditions to form a predetermined IRMOF. At least one of functionality, dimension, pore size and free volume of the IRMOF is substantially determined by the organic linking compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ionic compound corresponding to the formula [R1X1(Z1)—Q?—X2(Z2)—R2]m Mm+ in which Mm+ is a cation of valency m, each of the groups Xi is S?Z3, S?Z4, P—R3 or P—R4; Q is N, CR5, CCN or CSO2R5, each of the groups Zi is ?O, ?NC?N, ?C(C?N)2, ?NS (?Z)2R6 or ?C[S(?Z)2R6]2, each of the groups Ri, is Y, YO—, YS—, Y2N— or F, Y represents a monovalent organic radical or alternatively Y is a repeating unit of a polymeric frame. The compounds are useful for producing ion conducting materials or electrolytes, as catalysts and for doping polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to copper(+1)(?-diketonate)(L) and related copper complexes such as copper (+1)(?-ketoiminate)(L) represented by the formula: wherein X represents O or NR9, R1 and R3 are each independently comprised of the group C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 fluoroalkyl, aryl, C1-8 alkoxy, and C1-8 alkyl ethers and R2 is H, C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkoxy, and halogen, R9 is C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 fluoroalkyl, phenyl, alkylphenyl, trialkylsilyl, and L represents a ligand having the structure: (R4)(R5)C?(R6)(R7) or R4—C?C—R7 wherein R4, is comprised of the group C1-8 alkanol, C1-8 alkoxyalkanol, C1-8 unsaturated alkoxyalkanol, trialkylsilanol, C1-8 aalkylamine, phenylamine; R5, R6, and R7 are comprised of the group H, C1-8 alkyl, triakylsilyl, alkoxy or phenyl.

Abstract: A vaporizing apparatus and method for providing a vaporized liquid precursor to a process chamber in a vapor deposition process includes a microdroplet forming device for generating microdroplets from a liquid precursor and a heated housing defining a vaporization zone having a vapor flow path from the microdroplet forming device to the process chamber. The vaporization zone receives the microdroplets and a heated carrier gas. The heated carrier gas has a temperature so as to provide the primary source of heat for vaporizing the microdroplets. The vaporized liquid precursor is then directed to the process chamber from the heated vaporization zone.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a group of novel homologous eight membered ring compounds having a metal, such as copper, reversibly bound in the ring and containing carbon, nitrogen, silicon and/or other metals. A structural representation of the compounds of this invention is shown below: wherein M and M′ are each a metal such as Cu, Ag, Au and Ir; X and X′ can be N or O; Y and Y′ can be Si, C; Sn, Ge, Al, or B; and Z and Z′ can be C, N, or O. Substituents represented by R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R1′, R2′, R3′, R4′, R5′, and R6′ will vary depending on the ring atom to which they are attached. This invention is also directed to depositing metal and metal-containing films on a substrate, under ALD or CVD conditions, using the above novel compounds as precursors.

Abstract: A &bgr;-diketonatocopper(I) complex which contains as a ligand (L) an allene compound and is represented by formula (2) wherein, R6 and R7 may be the same or different and each represents linear or branched C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, or linear or branched C1-4 fluoroalkyl, R8 represents hydrogen or fluorine, and L represents the allene compound, and a process for producing the same. The complex is useful in forming a thin copper film by metal-organic vapor deposition (hereinafter abbreviated as MOCVD) method.

Abstract: Organosilver complexes with &bgr;-diketonates and neutral coordinating ligands are useful as silver precursors in chemical vapor deposition processes. The &bgr;-diketonates include 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate (hfac), acetylacetonate (acac), 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate (tmhd), 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,4-pentanedionate, (tfac), 2,2,7-trimethyl-3,5-octanedionate (tmod), 1,1,1-trifluoro-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-pentanedionate (tfh) 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,7,7,8,8,9,9,9-tetradecafluoro-4,6-nonanedionate (tdf). Neutral coordinating ligands include triphenylphosphine, tributylphosphine, pyridine, tetramethylethanediamine (TMEDA) and tetramethylpropanediamine (TMPDA).