Search results for "LANTHANIDE"

Cyanido-bridged {FeIIILnIII} heterobimetallic chains assembled through the [FeIII{HB(pz)3}(CN)3]−complex as metalloligand: synthesis, crystal structu…

2021

A new series of cyanido-bridged {FeIIILnIII} heterobimetallic chains of general formula {[(NC)FeIII{HB(pz)3}(μ-CN)2LnIII(bpdo)(NO3)2(H2O)]·CH3CN}n [HB(pz)3− = hydrotris(pyrazol-1-yl)borate, bpdo = 2,2′-bipyridine-N,N′-dioxide and Ln = Gd (1), Tb (2), Dy (3) and Ho (4)], were obtained by using the low-spin [Fe{HB(pz)3}(CN)3]− complex as a metalloligand towards the preformed [Ln(bdpo)(NO3)2(H2O)]+ species. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction shows that 1–4 are isostructural compounds that crystallize in the monoclinic P21/c space group. Their crystal structure consists of neutral 1D coordination polymers where the [Fe{HB(pz)3}(CN)3]− fragment adopts a bis-monodentate coordination mode, through t…

Nanostructures of different oxides/hydroxides grown in nanoporous templates by electrochemical methods.

2011

Electron-nuclear decoupling at a spin clock transition

2023

The ability to design quantum systems that decouple from environmental noise sources is highly desirable for development of quantum technologies with optimal coherence. The chemical tunability of electronic states in magnetic molecules combined with advanced electron spin resonance techniques provides excellent opportunities to address this problem. Indeed, so-called clock transitions have been shown to protect molecular spin qubits from magnetic noise, giving rise to significantly enhanced coherence. Here we conduct a spectroscopic and computational investigation of this physics, focusing on the role of the nuclear bath. Away from the clock transition, linear coupling to the nuclear degree…

Relationship between lanthanide contents in aquatic turtles and environmental exposures

2013

International audience; Trace elements released in the environment during agricultural practices can be incorporated and accumulated in biological fluids and tissues of living organisms. The assessment of these exposures were carried out investigating lanthanide distributions in blood and exoskeleton samples collected from Emys trinacris turtle specimens coming from sites with anthropogenic discharge in western and south Sicily, along migration paths of many bird species from Africa to Europe. The data show a significant (Rxy = 0.72; Rxy > 0.67; α = 0.025) linear relationship between the size of turtle specimens and the lanthanide contents in blood lower than 0.4 μg L−1 whereas this relatio…

Toenail cerium levels and risk of a first acute myocardial infarction: the EURAMIC and heavy metals study.

2006

The association between cerium status and risk of first acute myocardial infarction (AMI) was examined in a case-control study in 10 centres from Europe and Israel. Cerium in toenails was assessed by neutron activation analysis in 684 cases and 724 controls aged 70 years or younger. Mean concentrations of cerium were 186 and 173 microg/kg in cases and controls, respectively. Cerium was positively associated with low socio-economic status, smoking, mercury, zinc and scandium (p0.001). Cases had significantly higher levels of cerium than controls after adjustment for age and centre (case-control ratio 1.074; 95% CI 1.002-1.151) and increased in further adjustment for other cardiovascular risk…

A new route to grow oxide nanostructures based on metal displacement deposition. Lanthanides oxy/hydroxides growth

2012

Abstract A metal displacement reaction has been used in order to cause precipitation of oxide nanostructures within pores of anodic alumina membrane (AAM) templates. Here, we focus on the displacement deposition of LnO/OH (Ln = La, Ce, Sm, Er) nanostructures using Zn as sacrificial anode, employing a specific cell arrangement where a galvanic couple was formed between zinc anode and the Au thin layer covering template pore bottom. Progress of displacement deposition reaction into template channels was monitored measuring the open circuit potential as well as pH changes of the electrolyte. A progressive de-activation of the anode surface was observed for long deposition times, caused by depo…

Near-infrared photochemistry assisted by upconverting nanoparticles

2019

Abstract Upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) combine unique optical and imaging properties with high chemical and biological stability. The capability of UCNPs to emit visible light upon near-infrared light excitation, in an anti-Stokes fashion, is extremely attractive for the design of light-responsive nanomaterials whose action can be controlled spatially and temporally. In this chapter, we analyze the most promising approaches developed so far to functionalize the surface of UCNPs with photoactivatable organic and inorganic molecular systems. In particular, we emphasize the key advances in the design of upconverting nanosystems that exploit bioactive transition metal complexes.

Effect of pyroclastic atmospheric fallout on YREE distribution in human bronchial washing solutions

2009

Production of mass-separated Erbium-169 towards the first preclinical in vitro investigations

2021

The β−-particle-emitting erbium-169 is a potential radionuclide toward therapy of metastasized cancer diseases. It can be produced in nuclear research reactors, irradiating isotopically-enriched 168Er2O3. This path, however, is not suitable for receptor-targeted radionuclide therapy, where high specific molar activities are required. In this study, an electromagnetic isotope separation technique was applied after neutron irradiation to boost the specific activity by separating 169Er from 168Er targets. The separation efficiency increased up to 0.5% using resonant laser ionization. A subsequent chemical purification process was developed as well as activity standardization of the radionuclid…

ChemInform Abstract: Crystal Structures of New Ternary Compounds in RE-Pt-Pb and RE-Au-Pb Systems (RE = Rare Earth Metal).

2012

Abstract The crystal structures of the compounds RE 2 Pt 2 Pb (RE = Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb and Lu; Mo 2 FeB 2 structure type, space group P 4/ mbm , Pearson code tP10 ), REPtPb (RE = La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm; ZrNiAl structure type, space group P 6 ¯ 2 m , Pearson code hP9 ), RE 2 Au 2 Pb (RE = Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb and Lu; Er 2 Au 2 Sn structure type, space group P 4 2 / mnm , Pearson code tP20 ) and REAuPb (RE = Tm, Yb and Lu) were determined using X-ray powder diffraction.