Two novel stilbene derivatives bearing anthracene core based on 1,3,4-oxadiazole were efficiently synthesized and characterized by (1)H-NMR, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. The optical properties of the title compounds were investigated by UV-vis absorption and fluorescence emission spectra in different solvents. Chemical calculations were performed by density functional theory (DFT) at the (B3LYP)/6-31G* level. The results show the two compounds exhibit strong green fluorescence emission ranged from 489-493 nm, and the fluorescence quantum yield ranged from 0.78-0.92. Their HOMO and LUMO levels are (-5.44 eV, -2.25 eV) and (-5.45 eV, -2.28 eV), respectively. The influence of the solvent on the fluorescence intensities was also discussed.
FeSO4 has the characteristics of low cost and theoretical high energy density (799 W⋅h⋅kg−1 with a two-electron reaction), which can meet the demand for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. Herein, FeSO4 as a novel high-performance conversion-reaction type cathode is investigated. We use dopamine as a carbon coating source to increase its electronic conductivity. FeSO4@C demonstrates a high reversible specific capacity (512 mA⋅h⋅g−1) and a superior cycling performance (482 mA⋅h⋅g−1 after 250 cycles). In addition, we further study its reaction mechanism. The FeSO4 is converted to Fe and Li2SO4 during lithium ion insertion and the Fe|Li2SO4 grain boundaries further store additional lithium ions. Our findings are valuable in exploring other new conversion-type lithium ion battery cathodes.
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