Plausible PEPPSI catalysts for direct C-H functionalization of five-membered heterocyclic bioactive motifs: synthesis, spectral, X-ray crystallographic characterizations and catalytic activity.

In this study, a series of benzimidazolium salts were synthesized as asymmetric N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors. Nine novel palladium complexes with the general formula [PdX(NHC)(pyridine)] were synthesized using benzimidazolium salts in the PEPPSI (Pyridine Enhanced Precatalyst Preparation, Stabilization and Initiation) theme. All synthesized Pd(ii) complexes are stable.

Photochemical Synthesis of Noble Metal Nanoparticles: Influence of Metal Salt Concentration on Size and Distribution.

This paper explores the photochemical synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles, specifically gold (Au) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles, using a one-component photoinitiator system. The synthesis process involves visible light irradiation at a wavelength of 419 nm and an intensity of 250 mW/cm. The radical-generating capabilities of the photoinitiators were evaluated using electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy.

High responsivity and 1/ noise of an ultraviolet photodetector based on Ni doped ZnO nanoparticles.

This study involves the novel fabrication of a high responsivity, fast response, and low-cost (UV) photodetector (PD) based on ZnO/Ni nanoparticles deposited on a glass substrate. The ZnO/Ni nanoparticles were synthesized using a polyol process. The structure and the morphology of the samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM).