MACCAGNO , Massimo

In this work triangular gold nanoplates (AuNTPs) are prepared by spontaneous conversion of spherical-like gold precursors induced by the shape-directing properties of the diacetylene N,N,N-trimethylpentacosa-10,12-diyn-1-ammonium bromide (PCD_ABr), employed as capping agent. In detail, thin AuNTPs with edge length below 200 nm are obtained by...

Novel, densely functionalized 2-methylideneazetidines can be obtained in high yields under mild conditions from the reactions of nitropentadienoates with primary amines, most likely through an aza-Michael addition followed by a 4-exo-trig cyclization. The initial, selective trans arrangement of the C3 and C4 ring hydrogens undergoes...

During the last several years, the Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry Department of the University of Genova (DCCI) has developed a few projects with the specific target of helping younger generations approach science in a correct and fascinating way, to contribute fostering the future scientific and technological development of society. In...