卤素原子的引入对二苯甲基自由基光稳定性、光物理性质及电致发光器件性能的影响

通过在N-咔唑基-二(2,4,6-三氯苯)甲基自由基(CzBTM)的咔唑基团的3和6位引入卤素原子, 合成了3个新的自由基分子(3,6-二氟-N-咔唑基)二(2,4,6-三氯苯)甲基自由基(F₂CzBTM)、 (3,6-二氯-N-咔唑基)二(2,4,6-三氯苯)甲基自由基(Cl₂CzBTM)及(3,6-二溴-N-咔唑基)二(2,4,6-三氯苯)甲基自由基(Br₂CzTM). 通过对比3个自由基分子与CzBTM的理论计算结果、 电化学性质、 光物理性质以及光稳定性, 发现对于电子给-受体型的发光自由基, 其光物理性质是外围取代基团的电负性和分子空间构型共同作用的结果. Cl₂CzBTM和Br₂CzTM具有较高的光致发光荧光量子效率, 而F₂CzBTM在光照下具有最长的光致发光半衰期. 与以CzBTM为发光层制备的电致发光器件相比, 以Cl₂CzBTM和Br₂CzTM为发光层制备的有机电致发光器件的光谱均发生了蓝移, 器件的最大外量子效率均有所提高, 分别是其1.8倍和2.5倍.     

两种基于氮杂环结构铱(Ⅲ)配合物的合成及有机电致发光性能

以苯基嘧啶/吡啶基嘧啶为母核, 同时引入2个三氟甲基(CF₃)合成了2-[3,5-二（三氟甲基）苯基]-5-氟基嘧啶(tfmphfppm)和2-[2,6-二（三氟甲基）-4-吡啶基]-5-氟基嘧啶(tfmpyfppm)主配体, 并以2-(5-苯基-1,3,4-噁二唑-2-)苯酚(pop)为辅助配体合成了2种铱(III)配合物Ir(tfmphfppm)₂(pop)和Ir(tfmpyfppm)₂(pop), 其发射光谱峰分别位于484和504 nm, 分别属于蓝绿光和绿光发射, 发光量子效率分别达到76%和89%. 由于氮杂环和2,5-二苯基-1,3,4-噁二唑基团的存在, 配合物具有较低的最低未占据分子轨道(LUMO)能级和较高的电子迁移率. 以2种 铱(III)配合物为发光中心制备的有机电致发光器件(OLED)显示了较好的器件性能, 其最大亮度(L_max)、 最大电流效率(η_{c, max})、 最大功率效率(η_{p, max})和最大外量子效率(EQE_max)分别为33379 cd/m², 76.55 cd/A, 31.59 lm/W和26.7%; 并且该器件显示了比较小的效率滚降, 在亮度为1000 cd/m²时, 器件的η_c仍然可以达到72.71 cd/A. 本文结果表明, 氮杂环、 2,5-二苯基-1,3,4-噁二唑和三氟甲基基团可以有效提高铱(Ⅲ)配合物的发光性能和电子迁移率, 从而提高器件的性能.     

一种吡嗪铱(Ⅲ)配合物的晶体结构及光物理性质

合成了一种铱配合物二(4,4'-二氟-5-甲基-2,3-二苯基吡嗪) (乙酰丙酮)合铱[(MDPPF)₂Ir(acac)]的有机电致发光器件(OLED),利用X射线单晶衍射仪测定了该化合物的晶体结构. 利用紫外-可见吸收光谱、发射光谱对其光物理性质进行研究. 结果表明: (MDPPF)₂Ir(acac)的单晶结构属于三斜晶系, P1空间群,晶胞参数a=1.13984(3) nm, b=1.26718(3) nm, c=1.29541(3) nm, α=93.7181(19)°, β=101.638(2)°, γ=110.853(3)°, V=1.69336(7) nm³; (MDPPF)₂Ir(acac)在二氯甲烷溶液中的发射峰为555 nm. 以(MDPPF)₂Ir(acac)为客体材料,制备了结构为ITO/NPB(40 nm)/CBP: (MDPPF)₂Ir(acac)(20 nm)/TPBi(10 nm)/Alq₃ (30 nm)/LiF(1 nm)/Al(100 nm)的一系列不同掺杂浓度器件, 器件的发射峰位于558 nm, 最大亮度达到32700 cd·m^-2,最大电流效率44.3 cd·A^-1, 最大功率效率20.7 lm·W^-1.     

8-羟基喹啉镧两亲性配合物LB膜的双层电致发光器件

以具有不同层数的两亲配合物二[2-(N-十六烷基氨基甲酰基)-8-羟基喹啉]合镧[La(HQ)₂Cl]的LB膜为发光层,PBD为电子传输层,制备了双层结构的电致发光(EL)器件:ITO/LB膜/PBD/Al.器件产生黄绿色注入式发光.LB膜的层数和沉积压对器件的性能具有重要影响.在16V激发电压下,5,11和21层LB膜双层EL器件的电流密度分别为48,29和16.4mA/cm²,启亮电压阀值为7.5,8.5和9.5V.器件的亮度随电流密度和驱动电压的增加而增加.在相同偏压下,21层LB膜EL器件的亮度大于5和11层LB膜的器件.在25mN/m沉积的LB膜制备的EL器件具有较高的亮度(1219cd/m₂)和击穿电压.     

2-对联苯-8-羟基喹啉锌的合成及其应用于新型白光OLED

合成了一种全新的有机发光材料2-对联苯-8-羟基喹啉锌(Zn[2-(p-biPh)-8-Q-O]₂), 通过¹H NMR, UV-Vis等对配合物的结构进行表征. 利用该材料制备了新型白光有机电致发光器件(OLED), 其结构为: ITO/NPB (N,N'-双(1-萘基)-N,N'-二苯基-1,1'-二苯基-4,4'-二胺)/BCP (2,9-二甲基-4,7-二苯基-1,10-菲咯啉)/Zn[2-(p-biPh)-8-Q-O]₂/Al. 通过调节空穴阻挡层BCP的厚度, 实现了NPB(蓝光发射)和Zn[2-(p-biPh)-8-Q-O]₂(黄光发射)作为器件双发光层的有效复合, 并研究了其发光机理. 当BCP层的厚度为2.0 nm时, 获得了稳定的白色发光; 该器件在6 V电压下启亮, 20 V电压时最大发光亮度达到130 cd/m², 电流效率为0.224 cd/A.     

自主体发光的蓝绿色磷光Ir(Ⅲ)配合物的合成及光电特性

合成了一类自主体蓝绿色磷光铱(Ⅲ)配合物(CzPhBI)₂Ir(tfmptz), (CzPhBI)₂Ir(tfmpptz)和(CzPhBI)₂Ir(fpptz)[其中CzPhBI, tfmptz, tfmpptz和fpptz分别为9-[6-(2-苯基-1-苯并咪唑基)己基]-9-咔唑、 2-(5-三氟甲基-1,2,4-三唑基)吡啶、 2-(5-[4-(三氟甲基)苯基]-1,2,3-三唑)吡啶和2-[5-(4-氟苯基)-1,2,3-三唑]吡啶]. 通过核磁共振氢谱和氟谱及元素分析确定其分子结构, 并对其光物理性能进行了研究. 利用该类配合物作为单发光层制备了器件结构为氧化铟锡(ITO)│N,N'-二苯基-N,N'-二(1-萘基)-1,1'-联苯-4,4'-二胺(NPB)(30 nm)│4,4'-N,N'-二咔唑基联苯(CBP)(15 nm)│Ir配合物(30 nm)│1,3,5-三(1-苯基-1H-苯并咪唑-2-基)苯(TBPI)(30 nm)│LiF(1 nm)│Al(100 nm)的电致发光器件, 其最大亮度为6913 cd/m², 最大发光效率达13.9 cd/A.     

一种高迁移率聚合物太阳能电池材料的合成及其器件表征

设计合成了一种中等带隙共轭聚合物,聚[N-(2-己基癸基)-2,2'-二噻吩-3,3'-二甲酰亚胺-交替共聚-5,5-(2,5-双(3-癸氧基噻吩)-2-噻吩基)-噻吩)](PBTI3T-O),其光谱吸收覆盖波长从400 nm到720 nm,具有较宽的吸收范围,同时易溶于氯苯溶剂,利于溶液加工。 PBTI3T-O与[6,6]-苯基-C71-丁酸异甲酯(PC₇₁BM)复合薄膜的空穴迁移率为5.90×10^-3 cm²/(V·s),该迁移率高于其它大部分聚合物电池给体材料。 由于PBTI3T-O较高的空穴迁移率,基于PBTI3T-O/PC₇₁BM的器件在活性层厚度为237 nm时,效率可以达到5.56%。 即使活性层膜厚进一步增加到约300 nm时,器件的效率仍能够保持其最高器件效率的97%,可见其具有在大面积加工工艺中的应用潜力。     

二维硫化钼基原子晶体材料的化学气相沉积法制备及其器件

二维过渡族金属硫属化合物因其带隙具有强烈的层数依赖性而在电子器件方面具有广泛的应用前景.其中单层二硫化钼(MoS₂)是该系列材料中最典型的一种直接带隙半导体,它具有优异的光、电、磁、热和力学性能.二维MoS₂有望在光电探测、光伏器件、场效应晶体管、存储器件、谷电子和自旋器件、温差电器件、微纳机电器件和系统等方面得以广泛应用.化学气相沉积(CVD)法已成为制备二维过渡族金属硫属化合物如MoS₂、MoSe₂、WS₂和WSe₂等原子层薄膜的主要手段,尤其科学界利用CVD法对二维MoS₂材料进行了深入的制备探索,通过该方法制备的MoS₂薄膜在电子和光电器件方面已经有广泛研究.本文将从二维MoS₂的基本物性出发,详细介绍CVD法制备MoS₂的各种工艺过程,如热分解硫代硫酸盐法、硫化Mo(MoO_3-x)薄膜制备法、MoO_3-x粉体与硫属前驱体气相合成法和钼箔表面直接硫化法,并介绍了基于MoS₂的二维异质结构筑方法.在制备材料的基础上,详细阐述了二维MoS₂在场效应晶体管、光电探测器、柔性电子器件以及异质结器件方面的应用,并展望了二维材料在半导体器件中的应用前景.     

基于二噻吩并吡咯π桥的窄带隙非富勒烯受体材料在有机太阳能电池中的应用

以不同烷基取代的二噻吩并吡咯(DTP)为π桥,连接吲哒省并二噻吩(IDT)中间单元和氰基茚酮(IC)或二氟代氰基茚酮(2F-IC)末端基团,设计并合成了6个窄带隙的非富勒烯受体材料。 其中,IDTDTP-C₂C₂-H和IDTDTP-C₂C₂-F中的DTP单元以1-乙基丙基为侧链,IDTDTP-C₆C₆-H和IDTDTP-C₆C₆-F中的DTP单元以1-己基庚基为侧链,IDTDTP-C₁₂-H和IDTDTP-C₁₂-F中的DTP单元以十二烷基为侧链。 6个分子均具有较窄的光学带隙(1.37~1.44 eV)。 相比于以IC为末端基团的分子(IDTDTP-C₂C₂-H、IDTDTP-C₆C₆-H和IDTDTP-C₁₂-H),由于氟原子的拉电子效应,以2F-IC为末端基团的分子(IDTDTP-C₂C₂-F、IDTDTP-C₆C₆-F和IDTDTP-C₁₂-F)具有红移的吸收光谱,以及更低的最高分子占有轨道能级(HOMO)和最低分子空轨道(LUMO)能级。 以宽带隙聚合物聚[2,6-(4,8-双(5-(2-乙基己基))噻吩-2-基)-苯并[1,2-b:4,5-b']二噻吩-alt-5,5-(1',3'-二-2-噻吩)-5',7'-双(2-乙基己基)-苯并[1',2'-c:4',5'-c']二噻吩-4,8-二酮](PBDB-T)为给体材料,制备了有机太阳能电池器件。 PBDB-T:IDTDTP-C₆C₆-F共混薄膜具有较高且更平衡的空穴/电子迁移率,以及良好的形貌,基于PBDB-T:IDTDTP-C₆C₆-F的有机太阳能电池获得了6.94%的能量转换效率,开路电压为0.86 V,短路电流密度为13.56 mA/cm²,填充因子为59.5%。     

酚基嘧啶铍(Ⅱ)配合物的合成及光电性质

采用Suzuki偶联方法合成了新型有机螯合配体酚基嘧啶(HPP), 利用HPP进一步合成了酚基嘧啶铍配合物Be(PP)₂. 采用核磁共振(¹H NMR)和红外(IR)光谱等方法对其结构进行了表征, 并通过测定紫外-可见(UV-Vis)和光致发光(PL)光谱对Be(PP)₂的光学性质进行了研究. 结果表明, 配合物在460 nm处有最大发射. 以Be(PP)₂为电子传输层和发光层制备了结构为氧化铟锡(ITO)/N,N'-二(萘-2-基)-N,N'-二(苯基)联苯-4,4'-二胺(NPB)(45 nm)/Be(PP)₂(60 nm)/Al(300 nm)的双层模型器件, 获得了最大亮度为103 cd/m²的近白光发射, 色坐标为(0.37, 0.39), 光功率效率为0.13 lm/W.     

Approaching complete peroxisome characterization by gas-phase fractionation

We examined the utility of gas-phase fractionation (GPF) in the m/z dimension to increase proteome coverage and reproducibility of peptide ion selection by direct microliquid chromatography/electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry (microLC/ESI-MS/MS) analysis of the peptides produced by proteolytic digestion of unfractionated proteins from a yeast whole-cell lysate and in a peroxisomal membrane protein fraction derived from isolated yeast peroxisomes. We also investigated GPF in the relative ion intensity dimension and propose denoting the two types of GPF as GPF(m/z) and GPF(RI). Comparison of results of direct nuLC/ESI-MS/MS analysis of the unfractionated mixture of peptides from proteolysis of a yeast whole cell lysate by DD ion selection from 400-1800 m/z in triplicate and GPF(m/z) from 400-800, 800-1200 and 1200-1800 produced the following results: (i) 1.3 x more proteins were identified by GPF(m/z) for an equal amount of effort (i.e., 3 microLC/ESI-MS/MS) and (ii) proteins identified by GPF(m/z) had a lower average codon bias value. Use of GPF(RI) identified more proteins per m/z unit scanned than GPF(m/z) or triplicate analysis over a wide m/z range. After tryptic digestion of all the proteins from a discontinuous Nycodenz gradient fraction known to be enriched with yeast peroxisomal membrane proteins we detected 93% (38/41) of known peroxisomal proteins using GPF(m/z), but only 73% using a standard wide m/z range survey scan.     

The Content of High-Molecular Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Urban Air During FIFA World Cup 2018

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons including benzo(a)pyrene have been determined on aerosol particles in air sampled in several cities of the European part of Russia hosting FIFA World Cup 2018. The average monthly concentrations of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) in none of the samples in June–July 2018 exceeded the maximum permitted concentration. The maximum average monthly concentration of BaP during the observation period has been found in Kazan (station no 8, July–0.83 ng/m3). The average concentration of BaP in the considered cities decreased along the series: Kazan (0.45 ng/m3), Kaliningrad (0.38 ng/m3), Moscow (0.35 ng/m3), Saransk (0.32 ng/m3), Nizhny Novgorod (0.31 ng/m3), Samara (0.31 ng/m3), Rostov-on-Don (0.26 ng/m3), St. Petersburg (0.22 ng/m3), Volgograd (0.16 ng/m3), Sochi (0.01 ng/m3).     

聚乙二醇-硫酸铵双水相萃取次甲基蓝的研究

利用分光光度法研究了次甲基蓝在聚乙二醇-硫酸铵双水相体系的萃取行为,探索了质量配比(mPEc/m(NH4)2SO4)、温度和次甲基蓝的浓度对双水相及次甲基蓝萃取率(Y)的影响.实验表明:(1)在一定的温度和浓度下,随着mPEC/m(NH4)2SO4的减小,分配系数K( cup/clow)增加,萃取率Y略有减小;(2)在一定的质量配比和浓度下,分配系数K(cup/clow)随温度的升高而增大,但萃取率Y却基本保持不变;(3)在一定的质量配比和温度下,随着次甲基蓝浓度的增加,分配系数K(cup/clow)增大;萃取率Y略有增加.在mPEG/m( NH4) 2SO4为1.50∶1,c次甲基蓝=8.915×10-5mol/L、t=30℃的实验条件下,K(cup/clow)=22.14,萃取率(y)可达95.43％.     

Mass spectrometric characterization of toremifene metabolites in human urine by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry with different scan modes

The metabolism and excretion of toremifene were investigated in one healthy male volunteer after a single oral administration of 120 mg toremifene citrate. Different liquid chromatographic/tandem mass spectrometric (LC/MS/MS) scanning techniques were carried out for the characterization of the metabolites in human urine for doping control purposes. The potential characteristic fragmentation pathways of toremifene and its major metabolites were presented. An approach for the metabolism study of toremifene and its analogs by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was established. Five different LC/MS/MS scanning methods based on precursor ion scan (precursor ion scan of m/z 72.2, 58.2, 44.2, 45.2, 88.2 relative to five metabolic pathways) in positive ion mode were assessed to recognize the metabolites. Based on product ion scan and precursor ion scan techniques, the metabolites were proposed to be identified as 4-hydroxy-toremifene (m/z 422.4), 4'-hydroxy-toremifene (m/z 422.4), α-hydroxy-toremifene (m/z 422.4), 3,4-dihydroxy-toremifene (m/z 404.2), toremifene acid (m/z 402.2), 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-toremifene (m/z 456.2), dihydroxy-dehydro-toremifene (m/z 440.2), 3,4-dihydroxy-toremifene (m/z 438.2), N-demethyl-4-hydroxy-toremifene (m/z 408.3), N-demethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-toremifene (m/z 438.3). In addition, a new metabolite with a protonated molecule at m/z 390.3 was detected in all urine samples. The compound was identified by LC/MS/MS as N-demethyl-4,4'-dihydroxy-tamoxifene. The results indicated that 3,4-dihydroxy-toremifene (m/z 404.2), toremifene acid (m/z 402.2) and N-demethyl-4,4'-dihydroxy-tamoxifene (m/z 390.3) were major metabolites in human urine.     

气相色谱-质谱法测定乳制品中光引发剂异丙基硫杂蒽酮的残留量

建立了采用气相色谱（GC）-质谱(MS)检测由包装材料迁移到乳制品中的光引发剂异丙基硫杂蒽酮残留量的方法。使用氘代蒽为内标,样品经Carrez试剂除蛋白质后用丙酮-正己烷(体积比为1∶1)提取,上层提取液用氟罗里硅土固相萃取小柱净化。采用单四极杆质谱进行样品筛选和定量,选取的监测离子为m/z 184,m/z 224,m/z 239,m/z 254(异丙基硫杂蒽酮)和m/z 80,m/z 94,m/z 188,m/z 160(氘代蒽)。疑似样品采用离子阱串联质谱法进行确证,选取的母离子和子离子分别为m/z 254,m/z 239(异丙基硫杂蒽酮)和m/z 188,m/z 160(氘代蒽)。本方法的测定低限(LOQ)分别为7.0 μg/L(GC-MS)和5.0 μg/L(GC-MS/MS),回收率为74.9%~89.6%。采用该方法对11种不同类型的乳制品进行了检测,发现了两例阳性样品。     

Sensitive sulphur-specific detection of omeprazole metabolites in rat urine by high-performance liquid chromatography/inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

The use of high-performance liquid chromatography/inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (HPLC/ICPMS) with sulphur-specific detection was investigated as a method for obtaining metabolite profiles for the drug omeprazole administered as a 1:1 mixture of (32)S- and (34)S-labelled material. Analysis based on the monitoring of the chromatographic eluent at either m/z 32 or 34 was not successful due to insufficient sensitivity caused by interferences from polyatomic ions. However, reaction of sulphur with oxygen in the hexapole collision cell, combined with monitoring at m/z 48 (for (32)S) or m/z 50 (for (34)S), provided a facile method for metabolite profiling. Detection of m/z 48 was superior in sensitivity to detection of m/z 50.     

Phosphate-selective electrodes containing immobilised ionophores

Phosphate selective electrodes have been produced based upon rubbery membranes containing heterocylic macrocycles as sensors covalently bound to a cross-linked polystyrene-block–polybutadiene-block–polystyrene (SBS) polymer. The membranes were robust and the best HPO₄²⁻-selective membrane fabricated was composed of 7.1% (m/m) dicumyl peroxide, 28.3% (m/m) 2-nitrophenyloctylether, 9.8% (m/m) 3-(10-undecenyl)-1,5,8-triazacyclodecane-2,4-dione, 31.0% (m/m) SBS and 23.8% (m/m) PoleStar™ 200R (clay-based filler). The characteristics of this electrode were a linear Nernstian range of 3.9×10⁻³ to 1×10⁻⁶ mol dm⁻³ HPO₄²⁻ with a limit of detection of 1.0×10⁻⁶ mol dm⁻³ HPO₄²⁻, a slope of −29.7±0.9 mV per activity decade and a pH range from 6 to 8. Selectivity coefficients for phosphate against various interfering anions (chloride, sulfate and nitrate) were determined. Response times were 2 min or under, stability of response and electrode lifetime in continuous use were also very satisfactory. The response behavior of HPO₄²⁻-ISEs based upon mobile and bound ionophores was comparable and suggests that mobility of the ionophore is not necessary to obtain a working ISE and that covalent binding of ionophores can be used to produce ISEs of increased stability and robustness.     

Mass spectrometric investigation of gallium and zirconium complexes with octaethylporphyrin and tetraphenylporphyrin

Gallium and zirconium octaethylporphyrin (OEP) and tetraphenylporphyrin (TPP) were examined by electrospray ionization (ESI) mass spectrometry. All systems were prepared in dichloromethane with addition of a stabilizing lipophilic anionic agent, sodium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate (NaTFPB). In the solutions examined both monomeric and dimeric metalloporphyrins were observed. In the gallium-OEP mass spectrum the ion registered at m/z 601 was attributed to monomeric [Ga(OEP)](+) and that at m/z 1219 to the dimeric form, [[Ga(OEP)](2)OH](+). Peaks appearing in the ESI mass spectra of zirconium systems were substantially less intense, probably owing to the relatively low stability of complexes of this metal caused by its different geometry preferences. The most abundant monomeric zirconium-OEP complexes were [[Zr(OEP)OH]](+) (m/z 639) and [Zr(OEP)Cl](+) (m/z 657), and dimeric [[Zr(OEP)OH](2)](2+) (m/z 639). Analogous species were observed in the Zr(TPP) system: monomeric [[Zr(OEP)OH]](+) (m/z 719) and [Zr(TPP)Cl](+) (m/z 737) and dimeric [[Zr(TPP)OH](2)](2+) (m/z 719). In both cases series of other dimers, e.g. [[Zr(OEP)](2)O(2)H](+) (m/z 1277), [[Zr(OEP)OH](2)Cl](+) (m/z 1313), [Zr(TPP)(2)O(2)H](+), (m/z 1437), [[Zr(TPP)OH](2)OH](+) (m/z 1455) and [[Zr(TPP)OH](2)Cl](+) (m/z 1473), appeared. The results obtained confirmed the hypothesis concerning the formation of dimeric metalloporphyrins in solutions containing stabilizing lipophilic anions. It also allowed us to explain the super-Nernstian slopes of the calibration curves towards primary anions of ion-selective electrodes with membranes containing the examined metalloporphyrins.     

Photoionization study of L-valine in the gas phase by vacuum ultraviolet synchrotron radiation

The photoionization and photodissociation of L-valine are studied by tunable synchrotron vacuum ultraviolet photoionization mass spectrometry at the photon energy of 13 eV. The ionization energy of L-valine and the appearance energies of major fragments are measured by the photoionization efficiency spectrum in the photon energy range of 8-11 eV. Possible formation pathways of the major fragments, NH(2)CHC(OH)(2)(+) (m/z=75), NH(2)(CH(3))(2)(CH)(2)(+) (m/z=72) and NH(2)CHCO(+) (m/z=57), are discussed in detail with the theoretical calculations at the B3LYP/6-31++G (d, p) level. Hydrogen migration is considered as the key way for the formation of NH(2)CHC(OH)(2)(+) (m/z=75) and NH(2)CHCO(+) (m/z=57). Furthermore, other fragments, NH(2)CHCOOH(+) (m/z=74), (CH(3))(2)(CH)(2)(+) (m/z=56), C(4)H(7)(+) (m/z=55), NH(2)CHOH(+) (m/z=46), NH(2)CH(2)(+) (m/z=30) and m/z=18, species are also briefly described.     

Irradiance dependence of the He-Ne laser-induced protection against UVC radiation in E. coli strains

He-Ne laser pre-irradiation-induced protection against UVC damage was investigated in wild-type E. coli K12 strain AB1157 and its isogenic DNA repair mutant strains. At a dose of 7 kJ/m(2), pre-irradiation was observed to induce protection in recA proficient strains (AB1157 and uvrA(-) AB1886) at both the irradiances investigated (2 and 100 W/m(2)). However, at the same dose (7 kJ/m(2)), while no protection was observed at 100 W/m(2) in the recA(-) strain, some protection appeared to be there at 2 W/m(2). Mechanistic studies carried out on these strains at the two irradiances suggest that, whereas the protection observed at 100 W/m(2) is mediated by singlet oxygen, that observed at 2 W/m(2) is not. Further, the fact that protection at 100 W/m(2) was observed only in recA proficient strains suggests that it may arise due to the induction of DNA repair processes controlled by the recA gene. The latter may arise due to the oxidative stress produced by singlet oxygen generated by He-Ne laser irradiation. In contrast, the protection observed at 2 W/m(2) appears to be independent of the DNA repair proficiency of the strain.