Publications by authors named "Stephanie M Taylor"

A stereochemical analysis has been carried out on two vinylpyruvate hydratases (VPH), which convert 2-hydroxy-2,4-pentadienoate to 2-keto-4S-hydroxypentanoate in meta-fission pathways. Bacterial strains with this pathway can use aromatic compounds as sole sources of energy and carbon. The analysis was carried out using the 5-methyl and 5-chloro derivatives of 2-hydroxy-2,4-pentadienoate with the enzymes from Pseudomonas putida mt-2 (Pp) and Leptothrix cholodnii SP-6 (Lc).

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Unexpected panelling by μ6-CO3(2-) anions has been observed to support the formation of a new and unusual Co15 cluster. The arrangement is further stabilised by bis-phenolate ligands which assemble in a manner akin to tetrahomodioxacalix[4]arene. The reaction proceeds in very low yield as μ6-CO3(2-) anions are formed in situ, but targeted synthesis by addition of carbonate improves synthetic yield and highlights the pivotal role of this anion in the overall assembly process.

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The synthesis, structural and magnetic characterisation of a family of homo- and heterometallic complexes constructed with the Schiff base ligands 2-iminomethyl-6-methoxy-phenol (L1H) and 2-imino-6-methoxy-phenol (L2H), are discussed. Members include the heterometallic tetranuclear complexes of general formula [Na2M2(X)2(L1)4(Y)2] (where M = Fe(III), X = (-)OMe, Y = NO3(-) (1) and M = Ni(II), X = N3(-) and Y = MeCN (2)), each possessing a butterfly-like topology. We also report the formation of the heterometallic molecular cage [Na3Ni2(L1)6](ClO4) (3) whose metallic skeleton describes a [rare] trigonal bipyramid, the homometallic 1-D coordination polymer [Mn(L1)2(Cl)]n (4), and the tetranuclear cubane clusters [Mn(III)3Mn(IV)(O)3(OEt)(OAc)3(L1)3] (5) and [Ni4(μ3-OMe)4(L2)4(MeOH)4] (6).

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A combination of complementary ligands, p-tert-butylcalix[8]arene (TBC[8]) and phenyl salicylaldoxime (Ph-saoH2) have been utilised in the facile synthesis of a Mn(III)Mn(IV) dimer. Magnetic measurements reveal ferromagnetic exchange between the two metal ions.

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p-tert-Butylcalix[4]arene is a bowl-shaped molecule capable of forming a range of polynuclear metal clusters under different experimental conditions. p-tert-Butylcalix[8]arene (TBC[8]) is a significantly more flexible analogue that has previously been shown to form mono- and binuclear lanthanide (Ln) metal complexes. The latter (cluster) motif is commonly observed and involves the calixarene adopting a near double-cone conformation, features of which suggested that it may be exploited as a type of assembly node in the formation of larger polynuclear lanthanide clusters.

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A combination of complementary cluster ligands results in the formation of a new calixarene-supported ferromagnetic [Mn(5)] cage that displays the characteristic bonding modes of each support.

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The initial use of oxacalix[3]arene in manganese chemistry affords an unusual [Mn(10)] supertetrahedron with an even more unusual oxidation state distribution.

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Rare-earth octahedra have been previously synthesised using p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene as a cluster support. Introduction of a heteroatom bridge in the calixarene framework, with concomitant alteration to the nature of the metal binding pocket, influences lanthanide composition in the cluster.

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The dimeric complex [Mn(III)(2)(Naphth-sao)(2)(Naphth-saoH)(2)(MeOH)(2)]·4MeOH (1·4MeOH), acts as a simple model complex with which to examine the magneto-structural relationship in polymetallic, oxime-bridged Mn(III) complexes. Dc magnetic susceptibility studies reveal that ferromagnetic exchange is mediated through the heavily twisted Mn-O-N-Mn moiety (J = +1.24 cm(-1)) with magnetisation measurements at low temperatures and high fields suggesting significant anisotropy.

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Flexible anionic metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are transformed into neutral heterobimetallic systems via single-crystal-to-single-crystal processes invoked by cation insertion. These transformations are directed by cooperative bond breakage and formation, resulting in expansion or contraction of the 3D framework by up to 33% due to the flexible nature of the organic linker. These MOFs displays highly selective uptake of divalent transition-metal cations (e.

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The synthesis and magnetic characterisation of a series of bis-μ-alkoxide bridged Mn(III) dinuclear complexes of general formula [Mn(III)(2)(μ-OR)(2)(biphen)(2)(ROH)(x)(L)(y)] (where R = Me, Et; H(2) biphen = 2,2'-biphenol and L = terminally bonded N-donor ligand) is described, doubling the literature basis set for this type of complex. Building on these findings we have categorised all known μ-OR bridged Mn(III) dinuclear complexes into one of three classifications with respect to their molecular structures. We have then employed DFT and MO calculations to assess all potential magneto-structural correlations for this class of compound in order to identify the structural requirements for constructing ferromagnetic family members.

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A family of homo-valent [Co(II)(7)(OH)(6)(L(1))(6)](NO(3))(2) (1), [(MeOH)(2) is a subset of Co(II)(7)(OH)(6)(L(1))(6)](NO(3))(2) (2) (where L(1)H = 2-iminomethyl-6-methoxyphenol) and hetero-valent [(NO(3))(2) is a subset of Co(III)Co(II)(6)(OH)(6)(L(2))(6)](NO(3))·3MeCN (4) (where L(2)H = 2-iminophenyl-6-methoxyphenol) complexes possess metallic skeletons describing planar hexagonal discs. Their organic exteriors form double-bowl shaped topologies, and coupled with their 3-D connectivity, this results in the formation of molecular cavities in the solid state. These confined spaces are shown to behave as host units in the solid state for guests including solvent molecules and charge balancing counter anions.

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A series of new sodium and mixed sodium/manganese clusters have been formed using p-tert-butylcalix[8]arene as a support. In all cases the calixarene adopts the pleated-loop conformation, and the resulting complexes show interesting self-assembly properties depending on the ligated solvent molecules around individual cluster cores.

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In the cone conformation calix[4]arenes possess lower-rim polyphenolic pockets that are ideal for the complexation of various transition-metal centres. Reaction of these molecules with manganese salts in the presence of an appropriate base (and in some cases co-ligand) results in the formation of a family of calixarene-supported [Mn(III)(2)Mn(II)(2)] clusters that behave as single-molecule magnets (SMMs). Variation in the alkyl groups present at the upper-rim of the cone allows for the expression of a degree of control over the self-assembly of these SMM building blocks, whilst retaining the general magnetic properties.

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Phosphinate ligands allow for the transformation of a calix[4]arene supported [Mn(III)(2)Mn(II)(2)] tetramer cluster motif into an unusual [Mn(III)Mn(II)](2) dimer of dimers; the clusters self-assemble in the crystal to form bi-layer arrays reminiscent of the typical packing of calixarene solvates.

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The synthesis and characterisation of a large family of trimetallic [Mn(III)(3)] Single-Molecule Magnets is presented. The complexes reported can be divided into three categories with general formulae (type 1) [Mn(III)(3)O(R-sao)(3)(X)(sol)(3-4)] (where R = H, Me, (t)Bu; X = (-)O(2)CR (R = H, Me, Ph etc); sol = py and/or H(2)O), (type 2) [Mn(III)(3)O(R-sao)(3)(X)(sol)(3-5)] (where R = Me, Et, Ph, (t)Bu; X = (-)O(2)CR (R = H, Me, Ph etc); sol = MeOH, EtOH and/or H(2)O), and (type 3) [Mn(III)(3)O(R-sao)(3)(sol)(3)(XO(4))] (where R = H, Et, Ph, naphth; sol = py, MeOH, beta-pic, Et-py, (t)Bu-py; X = Cl, Re). We show that deliberate structural distortions of the molecule can be used to tune the observed magnetic properties.

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The euryarchaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans has no homologues of the first three enzymes that produce the essential methanogenic coenzyme M (2-mercaptoethanesulfonate) in Methanocaldococcus jannaschii. A single M. acetivorans gene was heterologously expressed to produce a functional sulfopyruvate decarboxylase protein, the fourth canonical enzyme in this biosynthetic pathway.

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