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A Reagentless Thermal Post-Synthetic Rearrangement Of An Allyloxy-Tagged Metal-Organic Framework, Andrew D. Burrows, Sally O. Hunter, Mary F. Mahon, Christopher Richardson Jan 2013

A Reagentless Thermal Post-Synthetic Rearrangement Of An Allyloxy-Tagged Metal-Organic Framework, Andrew D. Burrows, Sally O. Hunter, Mary F. Mahon, Christopher Richardson

Faculty of Science - Papers (Archive)

Direct heating of a metal-organic framework provides a simple, controllable way of effecting a covalent post-synthetic modification. Herein we report that an allyloxy-tagged zinc metal-organic framework undergoes a thermally-promoted aromatic Claisen rearrangement through which the framework connectivity and porosity are maintained.


Polyamide 6/Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposites With Modified Morphology And Thermal Properties, Nasir Mahmood, Mohammad Islam, Asad Hameed, Shaukat Saeed Jan 2013

Polyamide 6/Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposites With Modified Morphology And Thermal Properties, Nasir Mahmood, Mohammad Islam, Asad Hameed, Shaukat Saeed

Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers

Pure polyamide 6 (PA6) and polyamide 6/carbon nanotube (PA6/CNT) composite samples with 0.5 weight percent loading of pristine or functionalized CNTs were made using a solution mixing technique. Modification of nanotube surface as a result of chemical functionalization was confirmed through the presence of lattice defects as examined under high-resolution transmission electron microscope and absorption bands characteristic of carboxylic, sulfonic and amine chemical groups. Microstructural examination of the cryogenically fractured surfaces revealed qualitative information regarding CNT dispersion within PA6 matrix and interfacial strength. X-ray diffraction studies indicated formation of thermodynamically more stable α-phase crystals. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed that CNT incorporation …


Synthesis, Structural Analysis, And Thermal Decomposition Studies Of [(Nh3)2bh2]B3h8, Zhenguo Huang, Hima K. Lingam, Xuenian Chen, Spencer Porter, Aijun Du, Patrick M. Woodard, Sheldon Shore, Ji-Cheng Zhao Jan 2013

Synthesis, Structural Analysis, And Thermal Decomposition Studies Of [(Nh3)2bh2]B3h8, Zhenguo Huang, Hima K. Lingam, Xuenian Chen, Spencer Porter, Aijun Du, Patrick M. Woodard, Sheldon Shore, Ji-Cheng Zhao

Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers

Boron–nitrogen containing compounds with high hydrogen contents as represented by ammonia borane (NH3BH3) have recently attracted intense interest for potential hydrogen storage applications. One such compound is [(NH3)2BH2]B3H8 with a capacity of 18.2 wt% H. Two safe and efficient synthetic routes to [(NH3)2BH2]B3H8 have been developed for the first time since it was discovered 50 years ago. The new synthetic routes avoid a dangerous starting chemical, tetraborane (B4H10), and afford a high yield. Single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals N–Hd+…Hd2–B dihydrogen interactions in the [(NH3)2BH2]B3H8?18- crown-6 adduct. Extended strong dihydrogen bonds were observed in pure [(NH3)2BH2]B3H8 through crystal structure solution …


Carbon Nanotube-Reduced Graphene Oxide Composites For Thermal Energy Harvesting Applications, Mark S. Romano, Na Li, Dennis Antiohos, Joselito M. Razal, Andrew Nattestad, Stephen Beirne, Shaoli Fang, Yongsheng Chen, Rouhollah Jalili, Gordon G. Wallace, Ray Baughman, Jun Chen Jan 2013

Carbon Nanotube-Reduced Graphene Oxide Composites For Thermal Energy Harvesting Applications, Mark S. Romano, Na Li, Dennis Antiohos, Joselito M. Razal, Andrew Nattestad, Stephen Beirne, Shaoli Fang, Yongsheng Chen, Rouhollah Jalili, Gordon G. Wallace, Ray Baughman, Jun Chen

Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers

By controlling the SWNT-rGO electrode composition and thickness to attain the appropriate porosity and tortuosity, the electroactive surface area is maximized while rapid diffusion of the electrolyte through the electrode is maintained. This leads to an increase in exchange current density between the electrode and electrolyte which results in enhanced thermocell performance.


Crystal Growth, Structure And Thermal Properties Of Noncentrosymmetric Single Crystals Prca4o(Bo3)3+, Fapeng Yu, Shujun Zhang, Xiufeng Cheng, Xiulan Duan, Tingfeng Ma, Xian Zhao Jan 2013

Crystal Growth, Structure And Thermal Properties Of Noncentrosymmetric Single Crystals Prca4o(Bo3)3+, Fapeng Yu, Shujun Zhang, Xiufeng Cheng, Xiulan Duan, Tingfeng Ma, Xian Zhao

Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers

Noncentrosymmetric praseodymium calcium oxyborate single crystals, PrCa4O(BO3)3 (PrCOB), were grown by the Czochralski technique. The monoclinic unit cell parameters were found to be a = 8.177 Å, b = 16.157 Å, c = 3.629 Å and Z = 2 with space group Cm. Crystal density was measured using the Archimedes method, being on the order of 3.47 g cm-3. Thermal properties of PrCOB were investigated, where the specific heat was found to be 0.63 J g-1 °C-1 at room temperature, increasing to 0.85 J g-1°C-1 at 700°C. The thermal expansion coefficients were measured to be α11 = 7.99, α22 = …