Untersuchungen an Metallkatalysatoren. XXVII. Zum Einfluß verschiedener Träger auf die Dispersität von Nickel

Investigations on Metal Catalysts. XXVII. On the Influence of Several Carriers on the Dispersion of Nickel Nickel supported catalysts (carrier: η-, ?-, α-Al₂O₃, TiO₂) were characterized by chemically determined degree of reduction, CO chemisorption, magnetic susceptibility measurements and FMR. The influence of interaction between carrier and active component in the unreduced state on the size and number of Ni crystallites is discussed.     

Untersuchungen an oxidischen Katalysatoren. XXXIX. Der Einfluß acider Träger auf die katalytische Wirksamkeit von Metallen

Studies on Oxide Catalysts. XXXIX. Influence of Acidic Carriers on the Catalytic Effect of Metals The catalytic behaviour of modified zeolite catalysts containing metal in the isomerization of n-hexane as well as in the dehydrogenation of cyclohexane and in the hydrogenolysis of ethane shows that the catalytic action of the metal can be continuously and reversibly varied by modifying the carrier acidity. From the concept of an electronic interaction between metal and (acid) carrier conclusions can be derived for a directed modification of the catalytic properties of metal/carrier catalysts.     

Recent advances in liquid-phase combinatorial chemistry

In combination with high throughput screening, combinatorial organic synthesis of large numbers of pharmaceutically interesting compounds may revolutionize the drug discovery process. Although combinatorial organic synthesis on solid supports is a useful approach, several groups are focusing their research efforts on liquid-phase combinatorial synthesis by the use of soluble polymer supports to generate libraries. This macromolecular carrier, in contrast to an insoluble matrix, is soluble in most organic solvents and has a strong tendency for precipitation in particular solvents. Liquid-phase combinatorial synthesis is a unique approach since homogeneous reaction conditions can be applied, but product purification similar to the solid-phase method can be carried out by simple filtration and washing. This method combines the positive aspects of classical solution-phase chemistry and solid-phase synthesis. This review examines the recent applications (1995-1999) of soluble polymer supports in the synthesis of combinatorial libraries.     

Alkalikationen-Spezifität und Träger-Eigenschaften der Antibiotica Nigericin und Monensin

It is shown by means of IR. spectroscopic methods that nigericin and monensin have a cyclic conformation similar to that of their silver salts. Complex formation constants with sodium and potassium ions follow the selectivity order determined by EMF. measurements on liquid membranes: nigericin: K⁺ > Rb⁺ > Na⁺ > Cs⁺ > Li⁺; monensin: Na⁺ > K⁺ > Li⁺ > Rb⁺ > Cs⁺. Transport experiments show that nigericin and monensin facilitate the diffusion of potassiumions across model membranes, although in electrolytic transport experiments the permeability is not affected.     

Synthesis and characterization of soluble fluorine‐containing polyimides based on 1,4‐bis(4‐amino‐2‐trifluoromethylphenoxy)benzene

The synthesis and properties of a class of soluble fluorine‐containing aromatic polyimides are described. Substituents of trifluoromethyl groups on the aromatic rings of paralinked aromatic ether diamine conferred the polymer prepared thereof with enhanced solubility, low‐moisture absorption, and low dielectric constants. The polyimides also exhibited exceptional thermal stability, good mechanical properties, and excellent hygrothermal resistance. These outstanding combined features ensure the polymers are desirable candidate materials for advanced microelectronics applications. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 39: 2581–2590, 2001     

Preparation and characterization of a novel water soluble amino chitosan (amino-CS) derivative for facilitated transport of CO<Subscript>2</Subscript>

With the goal of obtaining a water soluble polymeric carrier for preparation of fixed facilitated transport membranes, a water soluble amino containing chitosan derivative was prepared through Michael-addition reaction between chitosan and ethyl acrylate followed by amidation of the ester groups with an appropriate diamine. This derivative was characterized using ¹H-NMR spectroscopy. Then, facilitated transport membranes were prepared by casting a thin layer of chitosan derivative/poly(vinyl alcohol) blend on a porous polysolfune support; and the effect of fixed carrier’s content, feed temperature and feed pressure on the CO₂ permeance, and CO₂/CH₄ selectivity of produced membranes were studied. A facilitated transport mechanism for CO₂ through this membrane was concluded.     

Untersuchungen an Metallkatalysatoren. XXVIII [1]. Zur Aktivität und Selektivität von Nickel/Träger-Katalysatoren

Investigations on Metal Catalysts. XXVIII. Activity and Selectivity of Supported Nickel Catalysts Titania and alumina supported nickel catalysts (with 1 and 10 wt.-% Ni, resp.) have been tested in ethane hydrogenolysis and conversion of cyclohexane. Titania supported nickel and nickel on high surface aluminas are characterized by small hydrogenolysis activities and high dehydrogenation selectivities. The behaviour of the Ni/Al₂O₃ catalysts is discussed in terms of an interaction between small nickel crystallites and unreduced nickel. In the case of the Ni/TiO₂ catalysts the interpretation is based on the partial poisoning of the nickel surface by titanium cations.     

Water-soluble dendrimer–poly(ethylene glycol) starlike conjugates as potential drug carriers

The design and synthesis of a new dendrimer–poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) conjugate that may be used as a model drug carrier are described. The starting material is a polyether dendrimer with two different types of chain end functionalities. The dendritic assembly is made water soluble through attachment of short PEG chains to the dendrimer via one type of functionality. The remaining chain end functionalities then were used to incorporate model drug molecules of varying polarity into the modified dendrimer. Cholesterol and two amino acid derivatives were selected as model drugs for attachment through their respective hydroxyl, carboxylic acid, and amino functional groups to the dendrimer via carbonate, ester, and carbamate linkages. The resulting water-soluble dendrimer-model drug conjugates were characterized by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 37: 3492–3503, 1999