Porous and Nonporous Coordination Polymers Induced by Pseudohalide Ions for Luminescence and Gas Sorption.

The three-dimensional (3D) coordination polymers [Cd(tpmd)(NCX)2]n [X = O (1), S (2), and BH3 (3); tpmd = N,N,N',N'-tetrakis(pyridin-4-yl)methanediamine] have been determined to display their network structures through coordinated anionic ligands. Polymers 1 and 2 show nonporous structures, whereas polymer 3 shows a porous coordination framework. On the basis of the Cd(II) network structures, the 3D coordination polymer [Zn(tpmd)(NCBH3)2]n·nMeOH (4) was self-assembled. In the cases of polymers 1 and 2, pseudohalide ions acted to form nonporous network structures; however, in polymers 3 and 4, NCBH3- helps to construct porous network structures. Polymers 1-4 show strong ultraviolet luminescence emissions, depending on the pseudohalide ions present, compared to the tpmd ligands. Interestingly, coordination polymers 3 and 4 that possess NCBH3- ions exhibit high porosities and gas sorption properties. The polymers appeared to absorb N2, H2, CO2, and CH4. In the case of polymer 4, the structure is almost identical with that of polymer 3, except for the Cd(II) ion. However, polymer 4 has a larger void volume and higher gas absorption ability for N2 gas than polymer 3. For the sorption of gases, polymers 3 and 4 showed similar behaviors.

Two-dimensional square-grid iron(ii) coordination polymers showing anion-dependent spin crossover behavior.

Two Fe(ii)-based coordination polymers [Fe(tpmd)2(NCS)2]·5.5H2O (1) and [Fe(tpmd)2(NCSe)2]·7H2O (2) with the framework of square-grid type have been assembled from FeSO4·7H2O, N,N,N',N'-tetrakis(pyridin-4-yl)methanediamine (tpmd), and KNCS/KNCSe in methanol and characterized. By utilizing two pyridine groups of a tpmd ligand, 1 and 2 are formed in two-dimensional layered structures through coordination of octahedral iron(ii) ions with the tpmd to NCS-/NCSe- ligands in which they have a supramolecular isomorphous conformation. 1 shows a paramagnetic behavior between 2 and 300 K, while 2 exhibits two-step spin crossover (ca. 145 and 50 K) in the temperature range due to the coordination of NCSe- ligands. At 300 K 2 is fully high-spin state. However, at 100 K 2 becomes ca. 50% high spin and 50% low spin iron(ii) ions, which is verified by magnetic moments. In the structural analysis of 2 at 100 K, two different layers are observed with different bond distances around iron(ii) ions in which the layers are stacked alternately.

Dinuclear Iron(III) and Nickel(II) Complexes Containing N-(2-Pyridylmethyl)-N'-(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine: Catalytic Oxidation and Magnetic Properties.

Dinuclear FeIII and NiII complexes, [(phenO)Fe(N3 )]2 (NO3 )2 (1) and [(phenOH)Ni(N3 )2 ]2 (2), were prepared by treating Fe(NO3 )3 ⋅9 H2 O and Ni(NO3 )2 ⋅6 H2 O in methanol, respectively, with phenOH (=N-(2-pyridylmethyl)-N'-(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine) and NaN3 ; both 1 and 2 were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and magnetic susceptibility measurements. Two ethoxo-bridged FeIII and two azido-bridged NiII were observed in 1 and 2, respectively; corresponding antiferromagnetic interaction via the bridged ethoxo groups and strong ferromagnetic coupling via the bridged end-on azido ligands within the dimeric unit were observed. Complex 1 did not exhibit any catalytic activity, while 2 exhibited excellent catalytic activities for the epoxidation of aliphatic, aromatic, and terminal olefins.

Efficacy of Systemic Postoperative Pulmonary Rehabilitation After Lung Resection Surgery.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of systemic pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) after lung resection in patients with lung cancer. METHODS: Forty-one patients undergoing lung resection were enrolled and classified into the experimental (n=31) and control groups (n=10). The experimental group underwent post-operative systemic PR which was conducted 30 min/day on every hospitalization day by an expert physical therapist. The control group received the same education about the PR exercises and were encouraged to self-exercise without supervision of the physical therapist. The PR group was taught a self-PR program and feedback was provided regularly until 6 months after surgery. We conducted pulmonary function testing (PFT) and used a visual analog scale (VAS) to evaluate pain, and the modified Borg Dyspnea Scale (mBS) to measure perceived respiratory exertion shortly before and 2 weeks, 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. RESULTS: A significant improvement on the VAS was observed in patients who received systemic PR >3 months. Significant improvements in forced vital capacity (FVC) and mBS score were observed in patients who received systemic PR >6 months (p<0.05). Other PFT results were not different compared with those in the control group. CONCLUSION: Patients who received lung resection suffered a significant decline in functional reserve and increases in pain and subjective dyspnea deteriorating quality of life (QoL). Systemic PR supervised by a therapist helped improve reduced pulmonary FVC and QoL and minimized discomfort during the postoperative periods in patients who underwent lung resection.

Effect of caregiver education on pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory muscle strength and dyspnea in lung cancer patients.

UNLABELLED: [Purpose] This study evaluated the effects of caregiver education on pulmonary rehabilitation of patients who have undergone lung resection for cancer. [Subjects] Patients were divided into experimental (n = 22) and control (n = 19) groups. [Methods] The caregivers of the experimental group patients received education on pulmonary rehabilitation, while the control group patients received general management advice for 4 weeks. [Results] Pulmonary muscle strength (maximum inspiratory pressure and maximum expiratory pressure) was increased significantly in the experimental group compared to the control group. Modified Borg scale scores were decreased significantly in the experimental vs. CONTROL GROUP: [Conclusion] Providing caregivers with education pertaining to pulmonary rehabilitation was associated with improved pulmonary function in lung cancer patients following lung resection.

Effects of air stacking on pulmonary function and peak cough flow in patients with cervical spinal cord injury.

[Purpose] This study evaluated the effects of air stacking on pulmonary function and peak cough flow in patients with cervical spinal cord injury. [Subjects] Twenty-six patients were included in the study and were randomized into experimental (n = 14) and control (n = 12) groups. [Methods] Both groups performed therapeutic exercises: the control group performed incentive spirometry, while the experimental group performed 20 repetitions of air stacking exercise twice a day. The training for both groups continued for 5 days a week for 6 weeks. [Results] Forced vital capacity and peak cough flow increased significantly in the experimental group compared to the controls. All within-group variables in the experimental group differed significantly at 6 weeks compared to baseline, while in the control group only Forced vital capacity differed significantly at 6 weeks compared to baseline. [Conclusion] Air stacking exercise significantly improved pulmonary function and peak cough flow in patients with a cervical spinal cord injury.

Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation education for caregivers on pulmonary function and pain in patients with lung cancer following lung resection.

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a pulmonary rehabilitation education program for caregivers on patients who underwent lung resection surgery. [Subjects] Subjects who underwent lung resection by visual assisted thoracotomy (VATs) were selected and divided into a control group of 19 and an experimental group of 22. [Methods] The experimental group received a pulmonary rehabilitation education program for caregivers, while the control group received typical care for 4 weeks. This study assessed the subjects 2 weeks (baseline) and 6 weeks after surgery (4 weeks). The forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV1) were measured to evaluate pulmonary function. A visual analogue scale (VAS) was utilized to evaluate pain. [Results] Pulmonary function (FVC and FEV1) increased more in the experimental group compared with the control group. Furthermore, VAS scores were lower in the experimental group compared with the control group. [Conclusion] A pulmonary rehabilitation education program for caregivers had a positive effect on pulmonary function in patients with lung cancer after lung resection.

Dichlorido{2,6-diisopropyl-N-[(S)-pyrrolidin-2-ylmeth-yl]aniline-κ(2) N,N'}palladium(II).

In the title compound, [PdCl2(C17H28N2)], the Pd(II) atom displays a square-planar coordination involving two N atoms of a 2,6-diisopropyl-N-[(S)-pyrrolidin-2-ylmeth-yl]aniline ligand and two chloride ligands, with a deviation of 0.090 (1) Šfor the Pd(II) atom from the best plane. The absolute configuration of the chiral C atom of the pyrrolidine ring is S, which induces R configurations at the two N atoms of the aniline ligand. Optical isomerism arising from the chelate five-membered ring is configured as δ. The Pd-N bond lengths are 2.040 (3) and 2.072 (2) Å, and the Pd-Cl bond lengths are 2.3055 (8) and 2.3160 (8) Å. In the crystal, pairs of N-H⋯Cl hydrogen bonds link mol-ecules into discrete dimers.

(2R)-N-(2-Benzoyl-phen-yl)-1-benzyl-pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide.

In the title compound, C(25)H(24)N(2)O(2), the dihedral angle between the two benzene rings of the benzophenone moiety is 59.10 (6)°. An intra-molecular, bifurcated N-H⋯(O,N) hydrogen bond, which generates S(6) and S(5) rings, respectively, helps to establish the overall conformation of the mol-ecule.

Remarkable adsorptive performance of a metal-organic framework, vanadium-benzenedicarboxylate (MIL-47), for benzothiophene.

Liquid-phase adsorption of benzothiophene over isotypic MOFs such as MIL-47 and MIL-53(Al, Cr) has shown that a metal ion of a MOF-type material has a dominant role in adsorptive desulfurization and MIL-47 has a remarkable performance.

Dichlorido[(R,R)-N,N,N-tribenzyl-cyclo-hexane-1,2-diamine-κN,N]copper(II).

In the title compound, [CuCl(2)(C(27)H(32)N(2))], which bears a chiral diamine ligand, viz (R,R)-N,N,N''- tribenzyl-cyclo-hexane-1,2-diamine, the Cu(II) ion is ligated by two N and two Cl atoms in a distorted square-planar geometry. The coordination of the ligands to the Cu(II) ion results in the formation of a five-membered heterocyclic ring and a chiral center at the monosubstituted nitro-gen in an (S)-configuration. The catalytic capacity of the complex for the asymmetric nitro-aldol reaction is promising (49% ee).

Dichlorido[(S)-N-(1-phenyl-ethyl-idene)-1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethanamine-κN,N']zinc(II) dichloro-methane solvate.

In the title compound, [ZnCl(2)(C(15)H(16)N(2))]·CH(2)Cl(2), the Zn(II) atom has a distorted tetra-hedral coordination by two Cl atoms and two N atoms from the organic ligand [the average Zn-N and Zn-Cl bond lengths are 2.060 (4) Šand Zn-Cl = 2.179 (16) Å, respectively]. The dihedral angle between the N-Zn-N and Cl-Zn-Cl planes is 89.9 (1)°. The phenyl ring forms a dihedral angle of 40.6 (5)° with the imine plane.

Dichlorido[(S)-(1-phenyl-ethyl)(2-pyridyl-meth-yl)amine-κN,N']zinc(II).

In the title compound, [ZnCl(2)(C(14)H(16)N(2))], the Zn(II) atom is coordinated by two N atoms and two Cl atoms in an approximately tetra-hedral arrangement. The dihedral angle between the N-Zn-N and Cl-Zn-Cl planes is 88.06 (8)°. The H atoms on the chiral C atom and the adjacent N atom have an anti conformation.

Bis(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)acetic acid.

In the title compound, C(12)H(16)N(4)O(2), the dihedral angle between the two pyrazole rings is 78.17 (7)°. Inter-molecular O-H⋯N hydrogen bonds link the mol-ecules into one-dimensional chains along the c axis.

Di-micro-acetato-O:O'-di-micro-acetato-O,O':O'-bis{[(cyclopentadienyl)tris(dimethylphosphito-P)cobalt-O,O',O"]neodymium(III)}

In the title compound, [{eta(5)-CpCo[P(O)(OMe)(2)](3)}Nd(O(2)CCH(3))(2)](2), with a centrosymmetric molecule, each Nd atom has an eight-coordination environment, surrounded by a tripodal {L(OMe) = CpCo[P(O)(OMe)(2)](3)} and four bridging acetato ligands. The coordination geometry around each Nd centre is described as a distorted square-antiprism and the two different types of acetato ligands have micro-O:O'- and micro-O,O':O'-acetato coordination modes. The Nd-O distances are in the range 2.378 (4)-2.594 (5) A and the Nd.Nd distance is 3.9913 (6) A.

Synthesis of Chiral C(2)-Symmetric Bisferrocenyldiamines. X-ray Crystal Structure of Ru(2)Cl(2).2CHCl(3) (2 = N1,N2-Bis{(R)-1-[(S)-2-(diphenylphosphino)]ferrocenylethyl}- N1,N2-dimethyl-1,2-ethanediamine).

A new class of chiral C(2)-symmetrical bisferrocenyl diamines, N1,N2-bis[(R)-1-ferrocenylethyl]-N1,N2-dimethyl-1,2-ethanediamine (1) and N1,N2-bis{(R)-1-[(S)-2-(diphenylphosphino)]ferrocenylethyl}-N1,N2-dimethyl-1,2-ethanediamine (2), were prepared from the chiral template (R)-N,N-(dimethylamino)-1-ferrocenylethylamine ((R)-FA). Compound 1 was prepared from the reaction of (R)-FA with MeI followed by nucleophilic substitution with N,N'-dimethylethylenediamine, while 2 was formed from 1 via ortho lithiation followed by electrophilic substitution with chlorodiphenylphosphine. Compound 2 reacts with Ru(DMSO)(4)Cl(2) to give trans-Ru(2)Cl(2) (3) in which the ligand is tetradentate. This complex crystallizes in the orthorhombic system: P2(1)2(1)2(1) (No. 19); a = 11.7230(4) Å, b = 16.5951(6) Å, c = 27.853(1) Å; Z = 4; R = 0.046; R(w) = 0.104. The geometry around the central metal is an octahedron with a pair of chlorine atoms trans to each other. This complex exhibits catalytic activity toward asymmetric cyclopropanation of some olefins and alkyl diazoacetates, giving enantioselectivity up to 95%.