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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Anisotropic, Organic Ionic Plastic Crystal Mesophases from Persubstituted Imidazolium Pentacyanocyclopentadienide Salts

We describe the synthesis, supramolecular organization, and thermal characteristics of an unprecedented family of symmetric 1,2,3,4,5-pentaalkylimidazolium ([(Cn)5im]+) salts equipped with halide, nitrate, or pentacyanocyclopentadienide ([Cp(CN)5]-) counterions. Salts containing relatively small anions were obtained as low-melting solids, whereas those with [Cp(CN)5]- anions were found to be ionic liquids even below room temperature. A permethylated derivative, [(C1)5im][Cp(CN)5], proved to be exceptional. Upon heating, the salt self-organized into a new type of organic ionic plastic crystal (OIPC) mesophase, which was termed Mhex and whose anisotropic structure featured hexagonally ordered, rotating anionic stacks positioned within a continuum composed of disordered cations. The structure of the mesophase resembles that of classical columnar liquid-crystalline phases, despite the absence of long, flexible chains. In the Mhex phase, the cations surrounding the anionic columns effectively fulfill the role of "softening" structural constituents, much in the same way as flexible chains. The discovery of the novel mesophase, which displays a two-dimensional, and thus intrinsically anisotropic, lattice resulting from the rotation of entire ionic assemblies around a columnar axis, represents a new paradigm in the field of OIPCs. Relatively high ionic conductivities were measured in the Mhex phase, particularly after doping with the corresponding sodium salt, Na[Cp(CN)5], demonstrating the materials' potential for use in electrochemical applications such as sodium-ion batteries.

Influence of the Headgroup of Azolium-Based Lipids on Their Biophysical Properties and Cytotoxicity

A series of (un-)charged NHC derivatives bearing two pentadecyl chains in the backbone was studied in detail to find cooperative effects between the membrane and the NHC derivative. The tendency to show lipid-like behavior is dependent on the properties of the NHC derivative headgroup, which can be modified on demand. The surface activity was investigated by film balance measurements, epifluorescence microscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry. Additionally the cytotoxicity was evaluated against different cell lines such as eukaryotic tumor cell lines. These novel lipid-like NHC derivatives offer a broad spectrum for biological applications.

A Remarkably Simple Class of Imidazolium-Based Lipids and Their Biological Properties

A series of imidazolium salts bearing two alkyl chains in the backbone of the imidazolium core were synthesized, resembling the structure of lipids. Their antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity were evaluated using Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and eukaryotic cell lines including tumor cells. It is shown that the length of alkyl chains in the backbone is vital for the antibiofilm activities of these lipid-mimicking components. In addition to their biological activity, their surface activity and their membrane interactions are shown by film balance and quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) measurements. The structure-activity relationship indicates that the distinctive chemical structure contributes considerably to the biological activities of this novel class of lipids. Lipids! A series of imidazolium salts bearing two alkyl chains in the backbone were synthesized, resembling the structure of lipids. The biological activity resulting from their surface activity and membrane interaction are shown (see figure), which were determined by the alkyl chain length.

Thiazolium salt immobilized on ionic liquid: An efficient catalyst and solvent for preparation of α-hydroxyketones

Aldehydes were efficiently converted to acyloins and benzoins using a new ionic liquid, 3-[2-(1-butyl-1H-imidazol-1,3-ium-3-yl)ethyl]-4,5-dimethyl-1,3- thiazol-3-ium dibromide 1. This ionic liquid is introduced as a catalyst and a solvent. Acyloins and benzoins were easily isolated from the reaction mixture via simple extraction, and the ionic liquid could be recycled for further use. Also, -hydroxy ketones with an aromatic and aliphatic substituent were prepared starting from aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes in the presence of ionic liquid 1.

Application of Polymer-Bound Thiazolium Salts to the Synthesis of Acyloins and Benzoins: Effects of Solvent and Substituents of the Thiazolium Nucleus

Covalent immobilization of the thiazole nucleus on a chloromethylated polystyrene copolymer results in the formation of a catalytically active thiazolium salt, capable of repeated acyloin and benzoin condensations.The nature of the solvent and the substituents on the thiazolium nucleus has been found to have marked effects of the rate of catalysis.