Effect of alkali cations on two-dimensional networks of two new quaternary thioarsenates (III) prepared by a facile surfactant-thermal method

Interesting dimensional transition through changing cations as the trigger in multinary thioarsenates displaying variable photocurrent response and optical anisotropy

“…Recently, a surfactant-thermal reaction has been proved to be a facile method for exploring novel chalcogenides. [23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] In this study, our continuous explorations based on the surfactant-thermal method have led to the discovery of two new thioarsenates, Cs 2 ZnAs 4 S 8 and [(NH 4 )Cs]CdAs 4 S 8 . Although these two compounds have identical stoichiometry 2-1-4-8, they are not isostructural and undergo an interesting dimensional transition from a 3D framework to a 2D layered structure.…”

Blast response of full-size concrete walls with chemically reactive enamel (CRE)-coated steel reinforcement

“…To reduce the potential for corrosion in steel bar, materials such as calcium silicate compounds (Moon et al, 2007), elastomers (Seneviratne et al, 2000), quaternary thioarsenates (Yan et al, 2016a;2016b), and geopolymers (Zhang et al, 2010) have been recently proposed for potential application to the surface of concrete structures for improved corrosion resistance in harsh environments. A few rebar coatings, which are regarded as a more cost-effective way to prevent the corrosion of rebar, have been developed, such as epoxy (Kobayashi and Takewaka, 1984), resin (Selvaraj et al, 2009), galvanizing metal (Kayali and Yeomans, 2000), and phosphate conversion (Jalili et al, 2009).…”