This paper describes a photolithographic method to create sub-micron-scale patterns of cationcross-linked poly(acrylic acid) (CCL-PAA). PAA can be cross-linked with a wide range of metal cations—including, but not limited to, Ag, Ca, Pd, Al, La, and Ti. Upon patterning a positive photoresist (diazonaphthoquinone-novolac resin) on a film of CCL-PAA, the exposed regions of CCL-PAA were etched by ...

In this work we theoretically consider the OPE-3 molecule bridging two metallic leads and show that because of electron-phonon interaction transition cation to triplet states, can have a light induced negative differential conductance. Furthermore, investigate effects intensity temperature on phenomena.

BACKGROUND Among the 20 natural amino acids histidine is the most active and versatile member that plays the multiple roles in protein interactions, often the key residue in enzyme catalytic reactions. A theoretical and comprehensive study on the structural features and interaction properties of histidine is certainly helpful. RESULTS Four interaction types of histidine are quantitatively cal...

Control of the structural type in metallic enantiopure and racemic radical cation salts is achieved through hydrogen bonding interactions between the chiral donor DM-EDT-TTF and the XF6 anions (X = P, As, Sb), determined by the anion size and the chiral information.

Theoretical reasons for metallic behavior among diverse Zintl phases have generally not been pursued at an advanced level. Here, the electronic structure of Ca5Ge3 (Cr5B3 type), which can be formulated (Ca+2)5(Ge2-6)Ge-4 in oxidation states, has been explored comparatively by means of semiempirical and first-principles density functional methods. The FP-APW calculations show that alkaline-earth...

The impact of cation distribution on electronic structure and magnetic properties is investigated by the first-principle calculation. The structure optimization is based on generalized gradient approximation GGA exchange-correlation and projector augmented wave method. The optimized structures of inverse and normal copper ferrite are tetragonal c /a=1.06 and cubic, respectively. The optimized s...

To elucidate the mechanism of dimensional changes in alginate impression in solutions, the relationship between the ion concentrations in three types of solutions (nonelectrolyte and monovalent and divalent metallic salts) and change in gel volume was examined. The gel in the monovalent metallic salt solution expanded and a decrease in monovalent cation and an increase in Ca2+ were observed. Th...

Metal-amine solutions provide a unique arena in which to study electrons in solution, and to tune the electron density from the extremes of electrolytic through to true metallic behavior. The existence and structure of a new class of concentrated metal-amine liquid, Li-NH3 -MeNH2 , is presented in which the mixed solvent produces a novel type of electron solvation and delocalization that is fun...