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Annual Reports Section "A" (Inorganic Chemistry) (v.107, #00)

Contents list (pp. 3-18).

A theory is developed for polymer/SWCNT nanocomposite systems which follows the reptation theory modified to account for the effect of the surface monomer contacts. Its prediction compare well with the experimental polymer diffusion for SWCNT concentrations below the percolation threshold. Furthermore, the theory predicts the effects of matrix molecular weight, diameter of SWCNT, and different type of nanoparticles (spheres) on the polymer tracer diffusion.

Introduction by Frank J. Berry; Eric G. Hope (pp. 19-20).

In this paper, settlement, metamorphosis, and long term growth of barnacles on soft substrates with a wide elasticity range (modulus 0.01–0.47 MPa) as well as with the variation in wettability were investigated for the first time in vitro, in the laboratory environment. Tough double-network (DN) hydrogels and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) were used as the soft hydrophilic substrates and hydrophobic substrates, respectively, and polystyrene (PS), a hard and hydrophobic substrate, was used as a control. It was observed that (1) the initial settlement and metamorphosis of cyprid larvae dramatically increase with the substrate elastic modulus while not showing an explicit dependence on the substrate wettability; (2) the growth rate of barnacles on both DN gels and PDMSs does not show an explicit dependence on the elasticity of the soft substrates, while it shows a slightly higher value on the hydrophobic PDMSs than on the hydrophilic DN gels; (3) the growth rate on these soft substrates is explicitly lower than that on the rigid PS substrate at the late stage of the growth; (4) the “self-release” phenomenon of barnacles was observed for the PDMS substrate with a modulus higher than 0.01 MPa. Based on these observations, the antifouling effects of the soft substrates on barnacles were discussed.

DNA-based nanowires. Towards bottom-up nanoscale electronics by Andrew Houlton; Scott M. D. Watson (pp. 21-42).

This report describes research on the synthesis and characterisation of electrically conducting DNA-based nanowires. Its focus is the different approaches by which DNA can be used to control material formation and growth. The article covers templating methods for metals, with simple salt reduction, hetero-metal seeding and UHV sputtering techniques. Templating optoelectronic materials, such as binary sulfides and ternary oxides, is also included. For conducting polymers, both templating and DNA-as-scaffold approaches are described and the pros and cons of both methods are considered. The utility of conducting polymer-based materials in the growth of metal wires is highlighted. The importance of electrical characterisation is emphasised and various methods for this are described including recent techniques that facilitate more routine assessment of these properties. The key challenges to be overcome, if nanoscale electronics are to be realised through DNA-based bottom-up assembly, are discussed.

Alkaline and alkaline earth metals by Michael S. Hill (pp. 43-56).

Advances in the coordination and inorganic chemistry of the elements of Groups 1 and 2 of the periodic table from the calendar year 2010 are summarised in this non-critical review. As was the case in previous years, coverage concentrates on topics centred around the synthesis, structures and applications of coordination compounds and the organometallic chemistry of these elements.

Carbon, silicon, germanium, tin and lead by Jonathan Parr (pp. 83-94).

This report covers research published in 2010 that deals with the chemistry of the elements of Group 14.

Nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony and bismuth by Jason M. Lynam (pp. 95-109).

This chapter reviews the literature reported during 2010 on the chemistry of nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony and bismuth.

Oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium and polonium by Caleb D. Martin; Paul J. Ragogna (pp. 110-124).

This report provides a summary of the chemistry of the Group 16 elements reported in 2010. Although there has been a great deal of transition metal chalcogenide studies reported, the scope of this review is focused on the Main Group chemistry of these elements.

Halogens by Michael W. Justik (pp. 125-134).

This chapter reports on the literature published during 2010 concerning the elemental halogens and compounds containing these elements in their positive oxidation states. Its intent is to highlight discovery and provide insight into current research trends.

Noble gases by Gary J. Schrobilgen; David S. Brock (pp. 135-141).

This chapter reviews the literature reported during 2010 concerning the noble-gases with an emphasis placed on the synthesis and characterization of novel noble-gas compounds. Its intent is to highlight discovery and provide insight into current research trends.

Titanium, zirconium, hafnium by S. A. Cotton (pp. 142-151).

This chapter reviews the literature reported during 2010 on titanium, zirconium and hafnium.

Vanadium, niobium and tantalum by J. Robin Fulton (pp. 152-162).

This Chapter reviews the literature concerning the group 5 elements that has been reported during 2010. The syntheses of new coordination and organometallic compounds are summarised, in addition to a review of their applications in the areas of catalysis and biological/medicinal chemistry.

Chromium, molybdenum and tungsten by Alvin A. Holder (pp. 163-172).

This chapter reviews the literature reported during 2010 on some important advances in the areas of catalysis, bioinorganic, and organometallic chemistry for the chromium triad. Research highlights for each metal during the year are also given.

Manganese, technetium and rhenium by Andrew J. West (pp. 173-182).

A review of the literature presented during 2010 on manganese, technetium and rhenium chemistry is made in this chapter. The synthesis of novel compounds, complexes and clusters of these metals is reviewed and new observations and inferences are reported. Research highlights for each of the metals during the year are also given.

Iron, ruthenium and osmium by S. A. Cotton (pp. 183-193).

This chapter reviews the literature reported during 2010 on the elements iron, ruthenium and osmium.

Cobalt, rhodium and iridium by Martin B. Smith (pp. 194-208).

This chapter provides a selective review of the literature for 2010 on the chemistry of the Group 9 elements.

Nickel, palladium and platinum by Athanasia Dervisi (pp. 209-220).

This report summarizes the literature from 2010 relevant to the chemistry of the group 10 transition elements. Novel coordination and organometallic compounds of these elements are presented and selected applications in the areas of catalysis, bioinorganic/medicinal chemistry are discussed.

Copper by Jane Nelson (pp. 221-232).

This chapter reviews the literature reported during 2010 on the chemistry of copper. As the quantity of eligible literature is sufficient to fill the available space many times over, this review is highly (and occasionally arbitrarily) selective. Preference is given to important results in the biological and biomedical fields, often quoted as the stimulus for work in mainstream chemical areas.

Silver and gold by N. Meyer; E. Schuh; F. Mohr (pp. 233-245).

This article reviews the literature published during 2010 on gold and silver coordination and organometallic chemistry, focusing on synthetic applications (catalysis, transmetallation), photochemical properties, biochemical studies as well as compounds with unique structural features. Gold and silver nanomaterials, self-assembled monolayers on Au surfaces as well as other metallic compounds (alloys) of gold and silver are not included here.

Zinc, cadmium and mercury by Martyn P. Coles (pp. 246-252).

This Chapter reviews the literature reported during 2010 on the group 12 elements Zn, Cd and Hg, focusing on the synthesis and reactivity of molecular species.

Scandium, yttrium, the lanthanides by S. A. Cotton (pp. 253-263).

This chapter reviews the literature reported during 2010 on scandium, yttrium and the lanthanide elements.

The actinides by S. A. Cotton (pp. 264-273).

This chapter reviews the literature reported during 2010 on the actinide and transactinide elements.

Macrocyclic coordination chemistry by Stephen J. Archibald (pp. 274-296).

This chapter reviews the literature published on macrocyclic coordination chemistry during 2010. The aim is to describe the key advances, focusing predominantly on complexes formed with transition metal and lanthanide ions. Porphyrin ligands and supramolecular chemistry are not covered. Trends in the development of macrocyclic chelator design and the impact of the coordination chemistry on both existing and emerging applications are discussed.

Supramolecular coordination chemistry by Paul J. Lusby (pp. 297-318).

This chapter reviews the literature reported during 2010 in the field of supramolecular coordination chemistry. With a few exceptions, this review has been limited to discrete assemblies, and as such will not describe metallosupramolecular coordination polymers or metallo-organic frameworks.

Inorganic and organometallic polymers by Eric Rivard (pp. 319-338).

This article reviews research selected from the 2010 scientific literature involving polymers with inorganic elements as part of their backbone.

Interaction of metal complexes with nucleic acids by K. Suntharalingam; R. Vilar (pp. 339-358).

This chapter, divided into three sections, reviews the literature reported during 2010 in the field of interaction of metal complexes with nucleic acids and complex formation between metals and coordinating moieties within nucleic acids. The first two sections focus on the interaction of metal complexes and ions with DNA and RNA, respectively, and are organised by mode of interaction. In the last section examples where transition metals occupy coordination sites covalently incorporated within nucleic acids strands’ are discussed.

Inorganic pharmaceuticals by Alvin A. Holder (pp. 359-378).

This chapter reviews the literature reported during 2010 on some important advances in the area of inorganic pharmaceuticals. Research highlights for the respective metals during the year are also given.

Mechanisms in solution by Paul T. Maragh (pp. 379-398).

This chapter reviews the literature reported in 2010 on the homogeneous reactions of inorganic species in solution, excluding the reactions of p-block elements.

Conducting solids by Emma Kendrick; Peter Slater (pp. 434-458).

This article reviews the literature reported during 2010 on conducting solids including both ionic and electronic conductors. The review focuses in particular on materials which have particular relevance in solid oxide fuel cell, lithium ion battery and superconductor applications.

Computational modelling of inorganic solids by Elaine Ann Moore (pp. 459-472).

This report covers papers published in 2010 dealing with the application of computational techniques to inorganic solids. It deals mainly with continuous solids that are ionic in nature; work on metals, MOFs and surfaces is excluded. Special attention is given to solids used in solid oxide fuel cells, multiferroics, iron-based superconductors, nanostructures and systems relevant to biominerals and earth science.

Fullerenes by Adam D. Darwish (pp. 473-489).

This chapter reviews the literature reported during 2010 on fullerenes chemistry including fullerene production and properties, organic and organometallic chemistry, endohedral derivatives and advanced materials as well as theoretical studies and possible applications of fullerene and its derivatives.

Nanotubes by Karl S. Coleman (pp. 490-504).

This chapter reviews the literature reported during 2010 on nanotubes.

Nanoparticles by P. John Thomas; G. L. Stansfield; P. V. Vanitha (pp. 505-518).

This Chapter reports on the advances in 2010 in the field of nanoparticles.

Radiochemistry by David S. Urch (pp. 519-538).

As with previous reports on recent progress in Radiochemistry, this year's review will consider new radiochemical methods for isotope production, advances in labelling procedures, radioactive isotopes in the environment and miscellaneous topics of radiochemical interest, but radiation chemistry, neutron activation analysis and the chemistry of elements that happen to be radioactive will not be covered.

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