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Enhanced thermal conductivity and wear resistance of polytetrafluoroethylene composites through boron nitride and zinc oxide hybrid fillers
Authors: Luan Baoshu Chen Daocheng , Huang Jin , Zhang Juan 
Published: April 2015

ABSTRACTIn this study, the thermal conductivity and wear resistance of the polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)/boron nitride (BN), PTFE/zinc oxide (ZnO), PTFE/tetra‐needle‐shaped zinc oxide whiskers (T‐ZnO), and PTFE/hybrid filler composites were investigated. Moreover, hot‐press molding was used to prepare the composites, and scanning electron microscopy was used to observe the morphology of the fillers and the friction interface of the composites. The results show that continuous thermally conductive paths could be formed in the PTFE/hybrid fillers (T‐ZnO and BN) composites so that the thermal conductivity of the PTFE was improved through addition of the hybrid fillers. Meanwhile, the synergistic effects of the hybrid fillers were useful for reducing the wear rate of the composites. In addition, for the pure PTFE, abrasive and adhesive wear was found. Compared to the worn surface of the pure PTFE, the worn surface of the PTFE composites filled with ZnO, T‐ZnO, BN, and hybrid fillers presented much smoother surfaces, and slighter ploughing occurred. Therefore, the hybrid fillers improved not only the thermal conductivity but also the wear resistance of the PTFE composites. The data obtained in this study contributed to the construction of a technical foundation for the preparation of composites with a high thermal conductivity and wear resistance. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015, 132, 42302.
14‐3‐3 in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: Identification of a Novel Autoantigen in Large Vessel Vasculitis
Authors: Chakravarti Ritu , Gupta Karishma , Swain Mamuni , Willard Belinda , Scholtz Jaclyn , Svensson Lars G. , Roselli Eric E. , Pettersson Gosta , Johnston Douglas R. , Soltesz Edward G. , Yamashita Michifumi , Stuehr Dennis , Daly Thomas M. , Hoffman Gary S. 
Published: April 2015

ObjectiveLarge vessel vasculitides (LVV) are a group of autoimmune diseases characterized by injury to and anatomic modifications of large vessels, including the aorta and its branch vessels. Disease etiology is unknown. This study was undertaken to identify antigen targets within affected vessel walls in aortic root, ascending aorta, and aortic arch surgical specimens from patients with LVV, including giant cell arteritis, Takayasu arteritis, and isolated focal aortitis.MethodsThoracic aortic aneurysm specimens and autologous blood were acquired from consenting patients who underwent aorta reconstruction procedures. Aorta proteins were extracted from both patients with LVV and age‐, race‐, and sex‐matched disease controls with noninflammatory aneurysms. A total of 108 serum samples from patients with LVV, matched controls, and controls with antinuclear antibodies, different forms of vasculitis, or sepsis were tested.ResultsEvaluation of 108 serum samples and 22 aortic tissue specimens showed that 78% of patients with LVV produced antibodies to 14‐3‐3 proteins in the aortic wall (93.7% specificity), whereas controls were less likely to do so (6.7% produced antibodies). LVV patient sera contained autoantibody sufficient to immunoprecipitate 14‐3‐3 protein(s) from aortic lysates. Three of 7 isoforms of 14‐3‐3 were found to be up‐regulated in aorta specimens from patients with LVV, and 2 isoforms (ε and ζ) were found to be antigenic in LVV.ConclusionThis is the first study to use sterile, snap‐frozen thoracic aorta biopsy specimens to identify autoantigens in LVV. Our findings indicate that 78% of patients with LVV have antibody reactivity to 14‐3‐3 protein(s). The precise role of these antibodies and 14‐3‐3 proteins in LVV pathogenesis deserves further study.
Down‐Regulation of Rac GTPase‐Activating Protein OCRL1 Causes Aberrant Activation of Rac1 in Osteoarthritis Development
Authors: Zhu Shouan , Dai Jun , Liu Huanhuan , Cong Xiaoxia , Chen Yishan , Wu Yan , Hu Hu , Heng Boon Chin , Ouyang Hong Wei , Zhou Yiting 
Published: April 2015

ObjectiveChondrocyte hypertrophy and mineralization are considered to be important pathologic factors in osteoarthritis (OA). We previously reported that Rac1 was aberrantly activated to promote chondrocyte hypertrophy, mineralization, and expression of matrix metalloproteinase 13 and ADAMTS in OA. However, the underlying mechanism of aberrant Rac1 activation in OA is unclear. The present study was undertaken to identify the specific molecular regulator controlling Rac1 activity in OA, as well as to investigate its function in chondrocyte hypertrophy, mineralization, and OA development.MethodsExpression levels of 28 upstream regulators of Rac1 activity, including 8 GTPase‐activating proteins (GAPs) and 20 guanine nucleotide exchange factors, in OA and normal cartilage were assessed by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Chondrocytes were transduced with lentiviral vectors encoding OCRL1, GAP, non‐GAP, CA‐Rac1, and DN‐Rac1, either alone or in combination. Alkaline phosphatase staining was used as a marker of chondrocyte hypertrophy. Rac1 activity was analyzed by pulldown assay. Finally, OA was established in mice by surgical transection of the anterior cruciate ligament and cutting of the medial meniscus. The mice were injected intraarticularly with OCRL1‐encoding lentivirus, and whole joints were assessed histologically 6 weeks after surgery.ResultsOCRL1 was abundantly expressed in normal cartilage and was the only significantly down‐regulated RacGAP in OA cartilage. Overexpression of OCRL1 inhibited interleukin‐1β–induced Rac1 activity, chondrocyte hypertrophy, and expression of hypertrophy‐related genes. Conversely, knockdown of OCRL1 elevated Rac1 activity and promoted chondrocyte hypertrophy and mineralization. Further, OCRL1 modulated Rac1 activity via its GAP domain. Finally, intraarticular injection of OCRL1‐encoding lentivirus protected against destruction and degeneration of cartilage in the mouse OA model.ConclusionOCRL1 acts as a RacGAP in cartilage to impede chondrocyte hypertrophy and OA development through modulating Rac1 activity. This regulatory pathway might provide potential targets for the development of new therapies for OA.
Probability distribution‐based model for work zone capacity prediction
Authors: Weng Jinxian , Yan Xuedong 
Published: April 2015

SummaryThis study aims to develop a truncated lognormal distribution model to predict work zone capacity. The distribution model parameters are formulated as linear functions of road type, number of closed lanes, number of opened lanes, lane closure location, work duration, work intensity, work time, heavy‐vehicle percentage, and capacity measurement method. To reflect the uncertainty, a prediction band is constructed for the mean work zone capacity. The maximum likelihood estimation technique is used to determine the coefficients of the variables included in the probability distribution‐based capacity model. The sensitivity analysis results confirm that the proposed model has the capability of accurately predicting the mean and prediction band of work zone capacity at any given confidence level. In addition, it is found that work zones located in urban roads, with a large number of opened lanes, low heavy‐vehicle percentage, or long‐term work duration, have larger mean work zone capacity. A work zone with the closure of the right lane has bigger variability of work zone capacity than a work zone with the left‐lane closure. In addition, the measured work zone capacity is a little bigger if the hourly traffic volume converted from the maximum 3‐/5‐/15‐minute flow rate is considered as the work zone capacity. The proposed probability distribution‐based capacity model can help traffic engineers to evaluate the variability of work zone capacity and travel delay range. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Therapeutic potential of targeting protein for Xklp2 silencing for pancreatic cancer
Authors: Miwa Tomohiro , Kokuryo Toshio , Yokoyama Yukihiro , Yamaguchi Junpei , Nagino Masato 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThe targeting protein for Xklp2 (TPX2) is a microtubule‐ and, cell cycle‐associated protein who's overexpression has been reported in various malignancies. In this study, we verified the overexpression of TPX2 in both surgically resected specimens of pancreatic cancer and multiple pancreatic cancer cell lines. Subsequently, we found that TPX2 siRNA effectively suppressed the proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells in culture, and the direct injection of TPX2 siRNA into subcutaneously implanted pancreatic cancer cells in nude mice revealed antiproliferative effects. These results implied a therapeutic potential of TPX2 siRNA in pancreatic cancer. Among 56 angiogenesis‐related factors examined using angiogenesis arrays, the average protein levels of insulin‐like growth factor‐binding protein‐3 (IGFBP‐3) were significantly higher in TPX2 siRNA‐treated tumors than in the Control siRNA‐treated tumors. Moreover, we demonstrated that CD34‐positive microvessels were significantly reduced in tumors treated with TPX2 siRNA compared to tumors that treated with Control siRNA. The attenuated expression of CD34 in TPX2 siRNA‐treated tumors coincided with the overexpression of IGFBP‐3. These results indicated that TPX2 has an impact on tumor angiogenesis in pancreatic cancer. The results also implied that the antiangiogenic effect observed in TPX2 siRNA‐treated pancreatic cancer cells may be partly explained by the upregulation of IGFBP‐3.
Prognostic significance of prospectively detected bone marrow micrometastases in esophagogastric cancer: 10‐year follow‐up confirms prognostic significance
Authors: Ryan Paul , Furlong Heidi , Murphy Conleth G. , O'Sullivan Finbarr , Walsh Thomas N. , Shanahan Fergus , O'Sullivan Gerald C. 
Published: April 2015

AbstractWe have previously reported that most patients with esophagogastric cancer (EGC) undergoing potentially curative resections have bone marrow micrometastases (BMM). We present 10‐year outcome data of patients with EGC whose rib marrow was examined for micrometastases and correlate the findings with treatment and conventional pathologic tumor staging. A total of 88 patients with localized esophagogastric tumors had radical en‐bloc esophagectomy, with 47 patients receiving neoadjuvant (5‐fluorouracil/cisplatin based) chemoradiotherapy (CRT) and the remainder being treated with surgery alone. Rib marrow was examined for cytokeratin‐18‐positive cells. Standard demographic and pathologic features were recorded and patients were followed for a mean 10.04 years. Disease recurrences and all deaths in the follow‐up period were recorded. No patients were lost to follow‐up. 46 EGC‐related and 10 non‐EGC‐related deaths occurred. Multivariate Cox analysis of interaction of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, nodal status, and BMM positivity showed that the contribution of BMM to disease‐specific and overall survival is significant (P = 0.014). There is significant interaction with neoadjvant CRT (P < 0.005), and lymph node positivity (P < 0.001) but BMM positivity contributes to increase in risk of cancer‐related death in patients treated with either CRT or surgery alone. Bone marrow micrometastases detected at the time of surgery for EGC is a long‐term prognostic marker. Detection is a readily available, technically noncomplex test which offers a window on the metastatic process and a refinement of pathologic staging and is worthy of routine consideration.
Polystyrene‐Supported Triphenylsilyl Chloride for the Silylation‐Based Kinetic Resolution of Secondary Alcohols
Authors: Akhani Ravish K. , Clark Robert W. , Yuan Liang , Wang Li , Tang Chuanbing , Wiskur Sheryl L. 
Published: April 2015

AbstractA silyl chloride derivatized styrene polymer was employed in the silylation‐based kinetic resolution of secondary alcohols for chromatography‐free separation of alcohol enantiomers. Synthetically useful selectivity factors were obtained; furthermore, the polymer was recycled for use in a subsequent kinetic resolution, and it maintained its selectivity and integrity.
New Singlet Oxygen Donors Based on Naphthalenes: Synthesis, Physical Chemical Data, and Improved Stability
Authors: Klaper Matthias , Linker Torsten 
Published: April 2015

AbstractSinglet oxygen donors are of current interest for medical applications, but suffer from a short half‐life leading to low singlet oxygen yields and problems with storage. We have synthesized more than 25 new singlet oxygen donors based on differently substituted naphthalenes in only a few steps. The influence of functional groups on the reaction rate of the photooxygenations, thermolysis, half‐life, and singlet oxygen yield has been thoroughly studied. We determined various thermodynamic data and compared them with density functional calculations. Interestingly, remarkable stabilities of functional groups during the photooxygenations and stabilizing effects for some endoperoxides during the thermolysis have been found. Furthermore, we give evidence for a partly concerted and partly stepwise thermolysis mechanism leading to singlet and triplet oxygen, respectively. Our results might be interesting for “dark oxygenations” and future applications in medicine.
ChemInform Abstract: Crystal Structure of [Y6(μ6‐O)(μ3‐OH)8 (H2O)24]I8·8H2O.
Authors: Le Natur Francois , Calvez Guillaume , Guillou Olivier , Daiguebonne Carole , Bernot Kevin 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThe title compound precipitates from a solution of Y2O3 in aq.
ChemInform Abstract: Crystal Structure of Type Alluaudite KNa5Mn3(MoO4)6.
Authors: Bouzidi Chahira , Frigui Wafa , Zid Mohamed Faouzi 
Published: April 2015

AbstractKNa5Mn3Mo6O24 is prepared by solid state reaction of a mixture of Na2CO3, K2CO3, Mn(OAc)3, and (NH4)2Mo4O13 in the molar ratio of Na:K:Mn:Mo = 1:1:2:3 (porcelain crucible, 950 K, 3 weeks; cooling to 900 K at a rate of 5 K/d).
ChemInform Abstract: Crystal Structure of Dimanganese(II) Zinc Bis[orthophosphate(V)] Monohydrate.
Authors: Alhakmi Ghaleb , Assani Abderrazzak , Saadi Mohamed , El Ammari Lahcen 
Published: April 2015

AbstractSingle crystals of Mn2Zn(PO4)2·H2O are grown under hydrothermal conditions using a mixture of ZnO, Mn, and H3PO4 in the molar ratio of 1:3:3, resp.
ChemInform Abstract: An anti CuO2‐Type Metal Hydride Square Net Structure in Ln2M2As2Hx (Ln: La or Sm, M: Ti, V, Cr, or Mn).
Authors: Mizoguchi Hiroshi , Park SangWon , Hiraka Haruhiro , Ikeda Kazutaka , Otomo Toshiya , Hosono Hideo 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThe new title hydrides (x ≈ 3) are synthesized by high temperature/high‐pressure reactions of M (M: Ti, V, Cr, Mn), LnAs (Ln: La, Sm), and LaF3, using mixtures of Ca(OH)2 and NaBH4 as the hydrogen source (1473—1573 K, 2.5—5.0 GPa, 0.5—1.0 h).
ChemInform Abstract: Crystal Feature and Electronic Structure of Novel Mixed Alanate LiCa(AlH4)3: A Density Functional Theory Investigation.
Authors: Wang Hai‐Chen , Zheng Jie , Wu Dong‐Hai , Wei Liu‐Ting , Tang Bi‐Yu 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThe crystal and electronic structure of the title compound is investigated by first principle DFT calculations.
ChemInform Abstract: An Iodide‐Based Li7P2S8I Superionic Conductor.
Authors: Rangasamy Ezhiylmurugan , Liu Zengcai , Gobet Mallory , Pilar Kartik , Sahu Gayatri , Zhou Wei , Wu Hui , Greenbaum Steve , Liang Chengdu 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThe title compound is synthesized from a dispersion of Li3PS4 (obtained from a stoichiometric mixture of Li2S and P2S5 in MeCN for 24 h) and LiI in MeCN at ambient conditions for 12 h, followed by heat treatment at 200 °C in vacuum.
ChemInform Abstract: A Potential Pyrrhotite (Fe7S8) Anode Material for Lithium Storage.
Authors: Zhang Kailong , Zhang Tingwei , Liang Jianwen , Zhu Yongchun , Lin Ning , Qian Yitai 
Published: April 2015

AbstractFe7S8@C nanospheres with diameters of 30—40 nm are synthesized by solid state reaction of ferrocene and (NH4)2S2O8 (autoclave, 230 °C, 1 h) followed by calcination at 500 °C for 2 h in a flow of Ar.
ChemInform Abstract: Crystallographic and Spectroscopic Investigations on Nine Metal—Rare‐Earth Silicates with the Apatite Structure Type.
Authors: Wierzbicka‐Wieczorek Maria , Goeckeritz Martin , Kolitsch Uwe , Lenz Christoph , Giester Gerald 
Published: April 2015

AbstractCd2Er8(SiO4)6O2, Cd2Tb8(SiO4)6O2, KHo9(SiO4)6O2, KTb9(SiO4)6O2, KSm9(SiO4)6O2, Sr2Nd8(SiO4)6O2, Ba2Nd8(SiO4)6O2, Ba2Sm8(SiO4)6O2, and Ba4Pr6(SiO4)6F2 with the apatite structure type (space group P63/m) are prepared by high‐temperature flux‐growth techniques (MoO3 based fluxes) using lanthanide (Ln) oxides or fluorides, metal carbonates, and amorphous SiO2 in air (Pt crucible, 1150 °C, 3 h; cooling to 900 °C with a rate of 2 °C/h for Cd2Er8(SiO4)6O2 as example).
ChemInform Abstract: A Novel Transition‐Metal‐Linked Hexaniobate Cluster with Photocatalytic H2 Evolution Activity.
Authors: Liang Zhijie , Zhang Dongdi , Liu Qisen , Ma Pengtao , Niu Jingyang , Wang Jingping 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThe new hexaniobate cluster K10 [(Nb6O19)CrIII(H2O)2] 2·28H2O is synthesized from an aqueous mixture of K7HNb6O19, CrCl3, en, and HCl (autoclave, pH 10.60—11.00, 160 °C, 5 d) followed by diffusion into a mixture of ethanol and water in the volume ratio of 1:2.5 (15% yield).
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Transfer Hydrogenation of α‐Azido Acrylates.
Authors: Ji Yang , Xue Ping , Ma Dan‐Dan , Li Xue‐Qiang , Gu Peiming , Li Rui 
Published: April 2015

AbstractSequential reduction/enamine hydrolyzation/asymmetric transfer hydrogenation renders possible the transformation of α‐azido acrylates into α‐hydroxy esters with good to excellent enantioselectivities.
ChemInform Abstract: 1,4‐Addition Reaction of 5H‐Oxazol‐4‐ones to Vinyl Ketones Catalyzed by Chiral Guanidines.
Authors: Morita Akane , Misaki Tomonori , Sugimura Takashi 
Published: April 2015

AbstractA chiral guanidine catalyst is successfully employed for 1,4‐ and 1,6‐addition reactions of oxazolones (I).
ChemInform Abstract: Enantioselective Sulfur‐Michael Addition of Thioacetic Acid to Nitroalkenes Catalyzed by Bifunctional Amine‐Thiourea Catalysts.
Authors: Wang Renchao , Xu Jiaxi 
Published: April 2015

AbstractAsymmetric sulfur‐Michael addition of Ac—SH to nitroalkenes is achieved in the presence of a leucine‐derived bifunctional thiourea catalyst.
ChemInform Abstract: The First Bidirectional [4 + 2] Cycloadditions of Benzo[1,2:4,5]dicyclobutenes: Synthesis of Benzo[1,2‐f:4,5‐f′]diisoindole‐1,3,7,9‐tetraones.
Authors: Abdelhamid Ismail Abdelshafy , Butenschoen Holger 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThe synthesis of the title compounds (III) consists of an electrocyclic ring opening of substrates (I), [4 + 2] cycloaddition with maleimide (II), spontaneous elimination of methanol, and subsequent oxidation with DDQ.
ChemInform Abstract: Rh(III)‐Catalyzed Hydrative Cyclization of 1,6‐Allenynes: Synthesis of Six‐Membered Nitrogen and Oxygen Heterocycles.
Authors: Quan Shasha , Wang Yuanyuan , Zheng Kewen , Tong Xiaofeng 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThe reaction proceeds in rarely reported fashion of 6‐endo cyclization and affords dihydropiperidines and dihydropyrans.
ChemInform Abstract: Stereocontrolled Synthesis of Benzo[k]fluoranthenes — An Unexpected Isomerization Mediated by Rhodacyclopentadiene.
Authors: Xu Shengjie , Chen Kejuan , Chen Hui , Yao Jiannian , Zhu Xiaozhang 
Published: April 2015

AbstractHerein, a RhIII‐catalyzed stereocontrolled synthesis of benzo[k]fluoranthenes is reported.
ChemInform Abstract: Palladium Catalyzed Intramolecular Vinylselenation and Vinylthiolation of Allenes
Authors: Kambe Nobuaki , Fujiwara Shin‐ichi , Tsuda Susumu , Okuyama Maiko , Iwasaki Takanori , Kuniyasu Hitoshi 
Published: April 2015

Abstractfurnishing pyridin‐2‐one (II) or lactams (IV)
ChemInform Abstract: Development of an Azanoradamantane‐Type Nitroxyl Radical Catalyst for Class‐Selective Oxidation of Alcohols.
Authors: Doi Ryusuke , Shibuya Masatoshi , Murayama Tsukasa , Yamamoto Yoshihiko , Iwabuchi Yoshiharu 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThe title catalyst is prepared on gram scale in an eight‐step sequence and affords superior results to TEMPO and its 1‐methylazaadamantane analogue, not only for the class‐selective oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes in the presence of a secondary alcohol, but also for the selective one‐pot oxidation to carboxylic acids as well as for oxidative lactonization.
ChemInform Abstract: Copper‐Catalyzed Oxidative Homo‐ and Cross‐Coupling of Grignard Reagents Using Diaziridinone.
Authors: Zhu Yingguang , Xiong Tao , Han Wenyong , Shi Yian 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThe cross‐coupling is applied to the synthesis of aryl‐aryl, aryl‐alkynyl, and alkynyl‐alkyl cross‐coupling products starting either from two Grignard reagents, or from an alkyne which is transformed into the corresponding Grignard reagent in situ.
ChemInform Abstract: Palladium‐Catalyzed Stereoretentive Olefination of Unactivated C(sp3)—H Bonds with Vinyl Iodides at Room Temperature: Synthesis of β‐Vinyl α‐Amino Acids.
Authors: Wang Bo , Lu Chengxi , Zhang Shu‐Yu , He Gang , Nack William A. , Chen Gong 
Published: April 2015

AbstractA new method for the Pd‐catalyzed N‐quinolyl‐directed olefination of phthaloyl alanine (I) with vinyl iodides is reported.
ChemInform Abstract: Improving Catalyst Activity in Secondary Amine Catalyzed Transformations.
Authors: Brazier John B. , Gibbs Timothy J. K. , Rowley Julian H. , Samulis Leopold , Yau Sze Chak , Kennedy Alan R. , Platts James A. , Tomkinson Nicholas C. O. 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThe applied catalyst is readily prepared in one step.
ChemInform Abstract: Copper/Palladium‐Cocatalyzed Aerobic Synthesis of Bisaryl Ketones from Olefins via C—C Double Bonds Cleavage.
Authors: Gu Lijun , Liu Jiyan , Zhang Hongtao 
Published: April 2015

AbstractA novel palladium/copper‐catalyzed aerobic synthesis of bisaryl ketones from 1,2‐diarylalkenes via C—C double bonds cleavage is described.
ChemInform Abstract: An Efficient Approach to the Synthesis of Hydrazinyl Pseudo‐Peptides.
Authors: Fathi Vaezeh , Ramezanpour Sorour , Balalaie Saeed , Rominger Frank , Reza Bijanzadeh Hamid 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThe novel hydrazinyl pseudo‐peptides, obtained by an Ugi four‐component reaction, possess high potential for H‐bonding.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Vinyl‐ and Aryl‐Acyl Sulfonimidamides Through Pd‐Catalyzed Carbonylation Using Mo(CO)6 as ex situ CO Source.
Authors: Wakchaure Prasad B. , Borhade Sanjay R. , Sandstroem Anja , Arvidsson Per I. 
Published: April 2015

AbstractA Pd(0)‐catalyzed process for the amidocarboxylation of sulfonimidamide nucleophiles with Mo(CO)6 as CO‐source and vinyl halides and triflates as well as aryl triflates is developed.
ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Synthesis of Allylic Sulfonic Acids: Enantio‐ and Regioselective Iridium‐Catalyzed Allylations of Na2SO3.
Authors: Liu Wei , Zhao Xiao‐ming , Zhang Hong‐bo , Zhang Liang , Zhao Ming‐zhu 
Published: April 2015

AbstractVarious alkyl, aryl and hetaryl substituted allyl carbonates serve as substrates.
ChemInform Abstract: Room‐Temperature Suzuki—Miyaura Reaction Catalyzed by Palladium Nanoparticles in Lactate‐Anion Ionic Liquid.
Authors: Wang Furong , Tang Sisi , Ma Hao , Wang Lefu , Li Xuehui , Yin Biaolin 
Published: April 2015

AbstractPalladium nanoparticles stabilized in an lactate‐anion ionic liquid are shown to be an efficient catalyst for the Suzuki—Miyaura coupling reaction at room temperature.
ChemInform Abstract: Efficient Microwave Method for the Oxidative Coupling of Phenols.
Authors: Grant‐Overton Sharday , Buss Joshua A. , Smith Eva H. , Gutierrez Elisa G. , Moorhead Eric J. , Lin Vivian S. , Wenzel Anna G. 
Published: April 2015

AbstractAn efficient protocol for the oxidative coupling of phenols and naphthols is developed and compared with other oxidative coupling methodologies.