Crystal structure of 2-{(E)-[(2-hy-droxy-phen-yl)iminium-yl]meth-yl}-4-methyl-phenolate

The title compound, C14H13NO2, exists as a zwitterion in the solid state, with the H atom of the phenol group transferred to the imine N atom. The dihedral angle between the planes of the benzene rings is 10.13 (9)°. Intra-molecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bond generate S(6) and S(5) loops. In the crystal, mol-ecules are connected by O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, generating C(9) chains propagating in the [010] direction.

Fabrication and electrochemical characterization of Zn–halloysite nanotubes composite coatings

Zinc–halloysite nanotube (HNT) composite coatings through electrodeposition technique were successfully fabricated on mild steel substrate.

Preparation of self assembled sodium oleate monolayer on mild steel and its corrosion inhibition behavior in saline water

A self assembled monolayer (SAM) of sodium oleate was generated on mild steel by the dip coating method. Formation of the SAM on mild steel was examined using Infrared Reflection Absorption Spectroscopy (IRRAS) and contact angle measurements. The chemical and anticorrosive properties of the SAM were analyzed using different techniques. IRRAS and water contact angle data revealed the crystallinity and chemical stability of the SAM modified mild steel. The electrochemical measurements showed that the mild steel with the sodium oleate derived SAM exhibited better corrosion resistance in saline water. The effect of temperature and pH on the SAM formation and its anti corrosion ability was explored.

rac-3-(4-Hy-droxy-benz-yl)chroman-4-one

In the racemic title compound, C16H14O3, the ring of the 4-hy-droxy-benzyl substituent group forms a dihedral angle of 80.12 (12)° with the benzene ring of the chromanone system. Two C atoms of the pyran-one ring and the H atoms on the benzyl α-C atom are disordered over two sites, with site-occupation factors of 0.818 (8) and 0.182 (8). The crystal structure is stabilized by O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, which form parallel one-dimensional zigzag chains down the c axis and are inter-connected by both methine C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds and weak aromatic C-H⋯π inter-actions, giving a sheet structure lying parallel to [011].

3-(3,4-Dimeth-oxy-benz-yl)chroman-4-one

In the title compound, C₁₈H₁₈O₄, the six-membered chroman-4-one ring adopts an envelope conformation with the C atom bonded to the bridging CH₂ atom as the flap. The dihedral angle between the mean plane of the fused pyranone ring and the dimeth­oxy-substituted benzene ring is 89.72 (2)°. In the crystal, adjacent molecules are linked via C—H⋯π inter­actions.

New Brightener for Zn-Fe Alloy Plating from Sulphate Bath

Zn-Fe alloy electrodeposition was carried out in the presence of condensation product 2-{[(1E)-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methylidene]amino}-3-hydroxypropanoic acid formed between veratraldehyde and serine in acid sulphate bath. Hull cell was used for optimizing the operating parameters and bath constituents. During deposition, the potential was shifted towards cathodic direction in the presence of addition agents and brightener. The polarization studies show that deposition taking place in basic bath and optimum bath was 1.08 and 1.15 V, respectively. Current efficiency and throwing power were reached around 85% and 26%, respectively. The SEM images of bright deposit indicated its fine-grained nature and appreciable reduction in the grain size. XRD studies have showed that the grain size of the deposit generated from optimum bath was 16 nm. UV-visible spectroscopic studies confirm the formation of complex between metal ion and brightener.

Electrodeposition and Corrosion Resistance Properties of Zn-Ni/TiO2Nano composite Coatings

Nano sized TiO2particles were prepared by sol-gel method. TiO2nano particles were dispersed in zinc-nickel sulphate electrolyte and thin film of Zn-Ni-TiO2composite was generated by electrodeposition on mild steel plates. The effect of TiO2on the corrosion behavior and hardness of the composite coatings was investigated. The film was tested for its corrosion resistance property using electrochemical, weight loss, and salt spray methods. The paper revealed higher resistance of composite coating to corrosion. Microhardness of the composite coating was determined. Scanning electron microscope images and X-ray diffraction patterns of coating revealed its fine-grain nature. Average crystalline size of the composite coating was calculated. The anticorrosion mechanism of the composite coating was also discussed.

Spectral characterization of apatite formation on poly(2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate)-TiO2 nanocomposite film prepared by sol-gel process

Poly(2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate) films incorporated with titanium dioxide nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by an in situ sol-gel process. The in vitro bioactive properties of the films were assessed after immersion in simulated body fluid for up to 21 days through biomimetic method. Hydroxyapatite formation was observed on the surfaces of nanocomposites. This indicates that prepared composites are bioactive. Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction patterns, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope images confirm the hydroxyapatite formation on nanocomposite. The present study provides an analytical method for the assessment of titanium dioxide nanoparticles filled poly(2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate) polymer nanocomposites for biomedical applications.