Im Rahmen dieser Dissertation wurden (I) erstmalig Metallphosphonate mechanochemisch synthetisiert, (II) 21 neue Strukturen mit Hilfe der Röntgenpulverdiffraktometrie gelöst und (III) die Reaktionsverläufe mittels in situ Methoden untersucht. Die Mechanochemie erwies sich als sehr geeignete Methode, um Metallphosphonate mit verschiedenen Metallen, Liganden und Strukturen darzustellen. Durch Variation des Verhältnisses der Edukte können die Reaktionen gesteuert werden. Etliche neue Metallphosphonat-Strukturen konnten mit Hilfe der erhaltenen Röntgenpulverdiffraktometrie-Daten gelöst werden. Dabei war auch die Aufklärung seltener Strukturmotive möglich. Durch die Resultate existiert nun eine schnelle, einfache und umweltfreundliche Alternative für die Herstellung von Metallphosphonaten. Im Rahmen dieser Arbeit wurden drei experimentelle Aufbauten für die in situ Untersuchung von Reaktionen entwickelt: (i) für mechanochemische Reaktionen mittels Synchrotron-Röntgenpulverdiffraktometrie und Raman-Spektroskopie, (ii) für mechanochemische Reaktionen mittels Thermographie und Raman-Spektroskopie sowie (iii) für Fällungsreaktionen bei Raumtemperatur mittels Synchrotron-Röntgenpulverdiffraktometrie. Durch die erhaltenen Ergebnisse konnten tiefgreifende Einblicke in die Bildungsmechanismen von Metallphosphonaten gewonnen werden. Für die mechanochemische Darstellung von Metallphenylphosphonaten wurde ein mehrstufiger Diffusionsmechanismus gefunden. Anhand der thermographischen Messungen wird deutlich, dass die Reaktionstemperatur einen großen Einfluss auf die Gesamttemperatur des Systems hat. Klassische Erklärungsmodelle für mechanochemische Reaktionen können für die hier untersuchten Systeme ausgeschlossen werden. Die in dieser Arbeit gewonnen Erkenntnisse über die Bildungsmechanismen und Strukturen der di- und tetravalenten Metallphosphonate liefern einen wichtigen Beitrag auf dem Weg zur zielgerichteten Darstellung von Metallphosphonaten. / In this dissertation (I) metal phosphonates were mechanochemically synthesized for the first time, (II) 21 new structures were solved from powder X-ray diffraction data and (III) the reaction pathways were investigated with in situ methods. Mechanochemistry has shown to be very suitable for synthesizing metal phosphonates with different metals, ligands, and structures. By varying the ratio of the reactants, it is possible to control the reaction pathway. Several new metal phosphonate structures were solved from the powder X-ray diffraction data. It was also possible to elucidate rare structures. The results demonstrate a new fast, facile, and environmental friendly alternative for the preparation of metal phosphonates. During this dissertation three experimental setups for the in situ investigation of reactions were developed: (i) for mechanochemical reactions via synchrotron-powder X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy, (ii) for mechanochemical reactions via thermography and Raman spectroscopy and (iii) for precipitation reactions via synchrotron-powder X-ray diffraction. The gained results provided an insight into the formation of metal phosphonates. For the mechanochemical synthesis of metal phenylphosphonates a multi-step diffusion mechanism was found. From the thermography studies, it is proven that the reaction temperature has a big impact on the temperature of the whole system. Classical theories for mechanochemical reactions can be ruled out for the investigated systems. The results gained in this thesis about the formation mechanisms and structures of di- and tetravalent metal phosphonates provide an important contribution for the targeted synthesis of metal phosphonates.

Die Mechanochemie wird als Alternative zu konventionellen Syntheserouten mittlerweile vielfältig eingesetzt. In dieser Arbeit wurden verschiedene Ansätze genutzt, um die mechanochemischen Mechanismen systematisch aufzuklären. Anhand von Modellsystemen (Cokristalle) wurden die mechanochemischen Synthesewege durch in situ-Verfolgung aufgeklärt, die kinetischen sowie thermodynamischen Stabilitäten der Edukte und Produkte ermittelt sowie die Aktivierungsenergie quantitativ abgeschätzt. Die Ergebnisse führten zur Hypothese, dass die mechanochemische Cokristallisation über einen nicht-kristallinen – wahrscheinlich amorphen – Übergangszustand abläuft und ähnlich der Kristallisation aus Lösung ist. / Mechanochemistry is a widely used alternative for conventional synthesis methods. In this work, different approaches were considered to evaluate the mechanochemical formation pathways. Based on model systems (cocrystals) the synthesis pathways were elucidated using in situ monitoring techniques and thermodynamic and kinetic aspects were investigated. The activation energy of a mechanochemical reaction was quantitavely estimated. The results lead to the assumption that the mechanochemical cocrystallisation proceeds via a non-crystalline phase and that it is similar to the crystallisation from solution.

Die Mechanochemie ist eine effekive und überzeugende Methode zur Herstellung von Alumniumhydroxidfluoriden (Al(OH)3-xFx) mit einem sehr geringen Fluorgehalt. Durch den Prozess des Mahlens werden strukturelle Defekte in den Kristalliten erzeugt, die zu einer zunehmenden Amorphisierung des Kristallsystems führen. Die partielle Fluorierung von Alumniumhydroxid während des Mahlprozesses führt dabei zu einer noch stärkeren Amorphisierung und zur Bildung von Alumniumhydroxyfluoriden. Eine wichtige Rolle bei der resultierenden Produktzusammensetzung spielt die Variation der Synthesebedingungen, wie der Grad der Fluorierung, der Dauer des Mahlprozesses und des Wassergehalt der Edukte. Folglich wurde zuerst der Einfluss von Wasser und dessen Bedeutung durch die verschiedenen Kombinationen von Oxid- und Hydroxid- (Al(OH)3, Al2O3), sowie Fluorid-Quellen mit oder ohne Kristallwasser (β-AlF3.3H2O, α-AlF3) bei der mechanochemischen Synthese von hochgestörten Alumniumhydroxidfluoriden untersucht. Um den optimalen Fluorierungsgrad zu ermitteln, wurden verschiedene Aluminiumhydroxidfluoride mit Al/F-Molverhältnissen von 1:1.5 bis 1:0.05 über die mechanochemische Syntheseroute hergestellt. Eine tiefergehende Charakterisierung der Struktur- und Oberflächeneigenschaften der entsprechenden Produkte erfolgte mittels XRD, 27Al- und 19F-Festkörper-NMR, thermischer Analyse, Stickstoffabsorptions- und Zeta Potentialmessungen. Mit γ-Al(OH)3 und β-AlF3•3H2O als Hydroxid- und Fluorid-Quellen wurden dabei ab einem Verhältnis Al:F von 1:0.25 und hin zu höheren Fluoridanteilen besonders ungeordnete Strukturen erzeugt. Der Fluorierungsgrad betrifft dabei besonders die Ausbildung von 4- und 5-fach koordinierten Al-Zentren, die sonst nicht in den Edukten vorkommen. Diese Spezies beeinflussen die Bildung von Alumniumoxid und ermöglichen den Phasenübergang zu α-Al2O3 schon bei tieferen Temperaturen. Der Einfluss der Mahldauer auf die Struktur und Oberfläche wurde am Beispiel von γ-Al2O3 im Detail untersucht. Die mechanochemische Synthese beeinflusst dabei die Absorption von Fluor an der Grenzschicht von γ-Al2O3 zu Wasser stark. Die Dauer des Mahlprozesses gewinnt daher einen großen Einfluss auf die entstehenden Produkte. Da Fluor nicht im Bulk von γ-Al2O3 vorkommt, kann mit der 19F-Festkörper-NMR eine Zuordnung der unterschiedlichen an der Oberfläche adsorbierten F-Spezies getroffen werden. / The mechanochemical approach opens a reliable and effective strategy for the formation of aluminium hydroxide fluorides with a very low F-content. Milling has the effect of introducing structural defects, causing amorphisation. The fluorination by milling creates a further and drastic increase of this degree of amorphisation. Synthesis conditions (milling time, fluorination degree, water content) play a crucial role in the product composition. Firstly, the significant role played by water in the mechanochemical synthesis of highly distorted aluminium hydroxide fluorides was evaluated. The importance of water in the synthesis was considered by a separated combination of O/OH sources (Al(OH)3, Al2O3) and fluorine sources with or without structural water (β-AlF3.3H2O, α-AlF3). Concerning the degree of fluorination, different aluminium hydroxide fluorides with varying Al/F molar ratios from 1:1.5 up to 1:0.05 were successfully synthesized by mechanochemical reactions. The characterization of the products by XRD, 27Al and 19F MAS NMR, thermal analysis, nitrogen adsorption and zeta potential techniques allows a detailed understanding of the structure and surface properties of the products. Using γ-Al(OH)3 and β-AlF3•3H2O as OH- and F-sources, respectively, strongly disordered products were obtained with an Al: F molar ratio higher than 1:0.25. The degree of fluorination affects the amount of 4- and 5-fold coordinated Al sites, not present in the reactants. Obviously, these species affect the phase transition to alumina, by decreasing the transition temperature of the formation of α-Al2O3. The influence of the milling time was considered by studying the power of a high energy ball milling process on the structure and at the surface of γ-Al2O3. The mechanochemical treatment strongly influences the adsorption of fluorine at the γ-Al2O3/ water interface. The time of the treatment has relevant importance on these processes. Since fluorine is not originally present in the bulk of γ-Al2O3, 19F MAS NMR studies allow the discrimination of different F-species adsorbed at the surface or present as metal fluoride particles in γ-Al2O3 powders after adsorption experiments.

Die Mechanochemie findet zunehmend Verwendung für die Synthese neuer Verbindungen. Dennoch sind die beim Mahlen stattfindenden Prozesse weitestgehend unverstanden. Dahingehend wurde in dieser Arbeit eine Dreifachkopplung aus in situ Synchrotron-Röntgenbeugung, Raman-Spektroskopie und Thermographie entwickelt, um mechanochemische Reaktionen unter realistischen Bedingungen in Echtzeit zu verfolgen. Dadurch konnten tiefgreifende Einblicke in den Reaktionsverlauf und Temperaturverlauf beim Mahlen erhalten und neue metastabile Verbindungen isoliert werden. Für die Bildung pharmazeutischer Cokristalle diente Pyrazinamid als Modellsystem. Es konnten neue binäre und ternäre Verbindungen synthetisiert, detailliert charakterisiert und deren Kristallstruktur aufgeklärt werden. Die Abhängigkeit der Stabilität polymorpher Cokristalle von der Temperatur und den Synthesebedingungen konnte gezeigt werden. In Konkurrenzreaktionen konnten Trends hinsichtlich der bevorzugten Bildung eine bestimmten Cokristalls beobachtet werden. Mittels in situ Untersuchungen wurde der Einfluss zentraler Reaktionsparameter, wie die Mahlfrequenz, der Kugeldurchmesser, der eingesetzte Ausgangsstoff und die Zugabe von Lösungsmittel, auf die Induktions- und Reaktionszeit der Reaktion ermittelt. Basierend auf den gewonnenen Erkenntnissen konnte ein Diffusionsmechanismus für die mechanochemische Cokristallbildung abgeleitet werden. / Mechanochemistry is increasingly applied for the synthesis of new compounds. Still, the processes taking place during milling are far from being understood. In this thesis, a triple coupling of in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy and thermography has been developed to follow mechanochemical reactions under realistic conditions in real time. This allowed deep insights into the reaction and temperature progression during milling and the isolation of new metastable compounds. For the formation of pharmaceutical cocrystals pyrazinamide served as a model system. New binary and ternary compounds were synthesized, characterized in detail and their crystal structure solved. The dependence of the stability of polymorphic cocrystals on temperature and synthesis conditions could be shown. In competitive reactions, trends regarding the preferred formation of a certain cocrystal have been observed. The influence of important reaction parameters, such as the milling frequency, the ball diameter, the starting material used and the addition of solvent, on the induction and reaction time of the reaction was determined by means of in situ investigations. Based on the gained knowledge, a diffusion mechanism for the mechanochemical cocrystal formation could be derived.

The concept of noncovalent bonding has evolved over the last number of years to include a very interesting class of interactions that is analogous to hydrogen bonding, called σ-hole interactions. These result from the depletion of electrostatic charge on the opposite end of a covalent bond between an electron-withdrawing substituent and a bond donor atom, which resides in groups 14-17 of the periodic table. One of these interactions is the tetrel bond (TB), whereby the bond donor is a group 14 element (T=C, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb). This thesis's primary goal is to explore the solid-state NMR parameters arising from the formation of tetrel bonds. To this end, combined density functional theory (DFT) and experimental multinuclear solid-state NMR spectroscopic investigations are carried out on complexes featuring carbon, Pb(II) and tin tetrel bonds. Firstly, solid-state NMR and computational approaches are used to examine a series of cocrystals formed from either caffeine or theophylline and several other small organic acceptor molecules. It is shown that the NMR response due to tetrel bond formation is detectible, but it can be hidden by other effects, including those of crystal packing. Careful analysis of NMR data alongside DFT calculations can reveal that the weak tetrel bond in these sorts of complexes increases the ¹³C chemical shift by 3-5 ppm. Next, a study of five Pb(II) centres hemidirectionally coordinated by isonicotinoyl hydrazone ligands demonstrates that the ²⁰⁷Pb NMR response is highly sensitive to the Pb(II) coordination environment. The NMR data indicate that a tetrel bond can induce an NMR response corresponding to a coordination environment between hemidirectional and holodirectional character. Finally, a series of organotin chloride donor molecules complexed with N-oxides and carboxylates, which feature short and linear tetrel bonds, are subjected to magic angle spinning (MAS) NMR experiments. The recorded data gives rise to a correlation between the tetrel bond length and both the experimental chemical shift and the ¹J(¹¹⁹Sn-³⁵Cl) coupling. Throughout this thesis, it is demonstrated that the isotropic chemical shift, the principal components of the chemical shift tensor, and indirect spin-spin coupling can be used to probe and gain insights into the electronic environment at the tetrel bond. More importantly, this work is fundamental to rationalize NMR data while refining crystal structure data in NMR crystallographic approaches for compounds featuring tetrel bonds.

The thesis entitled “Structure-function control in organic co-crystals/salts via studies on polymorphism, phase transitions and stoichiometric variants” consists of five chapters. The main emphasis of the thesis is on two aspects, one to characterize co-crystal polymorphism in terms of propensity of intermolecular interactions to form co-crystals/salts or eutectics. The other aspect is to explore the feasibility of using such co-crystals/salts to exhibit properties like proton conduction, dielectric and ferroelectric behaviour. Gallic acid and its analogues possess functionalities to provide extensive hydrogen bonding capabilities and are chosen as the main component while the coformers are carefully selected such that they either accept or reject the hydrogen bonding offered. Such co-crystallization experiments therefore provide an opportunity to unravel the intricate details of the formation of crystalline polymorphs and/or eutectics at the molecular level. Further these co-crystal systems have been exploited to evaluate proton conductivity, dielectric and ferroelectric features since the focus is also on the design aspect of functional materials. In the context of identifying and utilizing Crystal Engineering tools, the discussions in the following chapters address not only the structural details but identify the required patterns and motifs to enable the design of multi-component co-crystals/salts and eutectics. In particular, the presence/absence of lattice water in gallic acid has been evaluated in terms of importing the required physical property to the system. Chapter 1 discusses the structural features of tetramorphic anhydrous co-crystals (1:1; which are synthon polymorphs) generated from a methanolic solution of gallic acid monohydrate and acetamide, all of which convert to a stable form on complete drying. The pathway to the stable form (1:3 co-crystal) is explained based on the variability in the hydrogen bonding patterns followed by lattice energy calculations. Chapter 2A studies the presence/absence and geometric disposition of hydroxyl functionality on hydroxybenzoic acids to drive the formation of co-crystal/eutectic in imide-carboxylic acid combinations. In Chapter 2B the crystal form diversity of gallic acid-succinimide co-crystals are evaluated with major implications towards the design and control of targeted multi-component crystal forms. The co-crystal obtained in this study shows a rare phenomenon of concomitant solvation besides concomitant polymorphism and thus making it difficult to obtain a phase-pure crystal form in bulk quantity. This issue has been resolved and formation of desired target solid form is demonstrated. Thus, this study addresses the nemesis issues of co-crystallization with implications in comprehending the kinetics and thermodynamics of the phenomenon in the goal of making desired materials. Chapter 3 focuses on the systematic co-crystallization of hydroxybenzoic acids with hexamine using liquid assisted grinding (LAG) which show facile solid state interconversion among different stoichiometric variants. The reversible interconversion brought about by varying both the acid and base components in tandem is shown to be a consequence of hydrogen bonded synthon modularity present in the crystal structures analyzed in this context. In Chapter 4A, the rationale for the proton conduction in hydrated/anhydrous salt/co-crystal of gallic acid - isoniazid is provided in terms of the structural characteristics and the conduction pathway is identified to follow Grotthuss like mechanism which is supplemented by theoretical calculations. Chapter 4B describes an extensive examination of the hydrated salt of gallic acid-isoniazid which unravels the irreversible nature of the dielectric property upon dehydration and suggests that the “ferroelectric like” behaviour is indeed not authenticated. This chapter brings out the significance role of lattice water in controlling the resulting physical property (dielectric/ferroelectric in this case). Chapter 5 describes the structural features of two hydrated quaternary salts of hydroxybenzoic acids-isoniazid-sulfuric acid and the phase transitions at both low and high temperatures are shown to be reversible. Single Crystal to Single Crystal (SCSC) in situ measurement corroborated by thermal and in situ Powder X-ray Diffraction studies proves the claim. Further, the properties exhibited by these materials are also governed by lattice water content.

The thesis deals with study of mechnochemical activation of chemical reactions at interphase of MDF composites. MDF composites are high-perspective composite materials on polymer-cement base. They excel especially in terms of flexural strengths. High flexural stregth is caused by binding interactions between the polymer and the cement. This interactions arise due to mechanochemical activation of raw material mixture at the stage of production. This work focuses on the creation of artificial cement-polymer interphase by contacting the surfaces of two molded tablets (polyvinyl alcohol and monocalcium aluminate), activation of chemical reactions at interphase by means of specially designed appartus, which achieves good plane-parallelism of activation surfaces and good definability of activation conditions (shear rate, pressure). After experiments under different conditions, the activated surfaces are analyzed by SEM, EDS, XPS and FT-IR.

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Non-stoichiometric strontium iron oxide is described by an abbreviated formula SrFeOx (2.5 ≤ x ≤ 3.0) exhibits a variety of interesting physical and chemical properties over a broad range of temperatures and in different gaseous environments. The oxide contains a mixture of iron in the trivalent and the rare tetravalent state. The material at elevated temperature is a mixed oxygen conductor and it, or its derivatives,can have practical applications in oxygen conducting devices such as pressure driven oxygen generators, partial oxidation reactors in electrodes for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). ¶ This thesis examines the behaviour of the material at ambient and elevated temperatures using a broad spectrum of solid state experimental techniques such as: x-ray and neutron powder diffraction,thermogravimetric and calorimetric methods,scanning electron microscopy and Mossbauer spectroscopy. Changes in the oxide were induced using conventional thermal treatment in various atmospheres as well as mechanical energy (ball milling). The first experimental chapter examines the formation of the ferrite from a mixture of reactants.It describes the chemical reactions and phase transitions that lead to the formation of the oxide. Ball milling of the reactants prior to annealing was found to eliminate transient phases from the reaction route and to increase the kinetics of the reaction at lower temperatures. Examination of the thermodynamics of iron oxide (hematite) used for the reactions led to a new route of synthesis of the ferrite frommagnetite and strontium carbonate.This chapter also explores the possibility of synthesis of the material at room temperature using ball milling. ¶ The ferrite strongly interacts with the gas phase so its behaviour was studied under different pressures of oxygen and in carbon dioxide.The changes in ferrite composition have an equilibrium character and depend on temperature and oxygen concentration in the atmosphere. Variations of the oxygen content x were described as a function of temperature and oxygen partial pressure, the results were used to plot an equilibrium composition diagram. The heat of oxidation was also measured as a function of temperature and oxygen partial pressure. ¶ Interaction of the ferrite with carbon dioxide below a critical temperature causes decomposition of the material to strontium carbonate and SrFe12O19 . The critical temperature depends on the partial pressure of CO2 and above the critical temperature the carbonate and SrFe12O19 are converted back into the ferrite.The resulting SrFe12O19 is very resistant towards carbonation and the thermal carbonation reaction does not lead to a complete decomposition of SrFeOx to hematite and strontium carbonate. ¶ The thermally induced oxidation and carbonation reactions cease at room temperature due to sluggish kinetics however,they can be carried out at ambient temperature using ball milling.The reaction routes for these processes are different from the thermal routes.The mechanical oxidation induces two or more concurrent reactions which lead to samples containing two or more phases. The mechanical carbonation on the other hand produces an unknown metastable iron carbonate and leads a complete decomposition of the ferrite to strontiumcarbonate and hematite. ¶ Thermally and mechanically oxidized samples were studied using Mossbauer spectroscopy. The author proposes a new interpretation of the Sr4Fe4O11 (x=2.75) and Sr8Fe8O23 (x=2.875)spectra.The interpretation is based on the chemistry of the compounds and provides a simpler explanation of the observed absorption lines.The Mossbauer results froma range of compositions revealed the roomtemperature phase behaviour of the ferrite also examined using x-ray diffraction. ¶ The high-temperature crystal structure of the ferrite was examined using neutron powder diffraction.The measurements were done at temperatures up to 1273K in argon and air atmospheres.The former atmosphere protects Sr2Fe2O5 (x=2.5) against oxidation and the measurements in air allowed variation of the composition of the oxide in the range 2.56 ≤ x ≤ 2.81. Sr2Fe2O5 is an antiferromagnet and undergoes phase transitions to the paramagnetic state at 692K and from the orthorhombic to the cubic structure around 1140K.The oxidized formof the ferrite also undergoes a transition to the high-temperature cubic form.The author proposes a new structural model for the cubic phase based on a unit cell with the Fm3c symmetry. The new model allows a description of the high-temperature cubic form of the ferrite as a solid solution of the composition end members.The results were used to draw a phase diagramfor the SrFeOx system. ¶ The last chapter summarizes the findings and suggests directions for further research.