A highly sensitive resonance scattering spectral assay for IgG using Fehling reagent-glucose-immunonanogold reaction

Nanogold exhibits strong catalytic effect on the slow reaction between glucose and Fehling reagent at 70 °C. The production of Cu₂O particles have two stronger resonance scattering (RS) peaks at 390 nm and 505 nm. The catalytic effect of nanogold-labeled goat anti-human IgG (AuIgG) on the reaction was investigated with the RS technique. Coupled the immunoreaction and the immunonanogold catalytic reaction and centrifugal technique, a highly sensitive and selective RS method was developed for the detection of immunoglobulin G (IgG) as a model. With the concentration of IgG increased, the RS intensity at 505 nm decreased. The decreased intensity at 505 nm ΔI_505 nm was proportional to IgG concentration in the range of 0.13-53.3 ng mL⁻¹, with a detection limit of 0.04 ng mL⁻¹ IgG. This new immunonanogold-catalytic Cu₂O-particle RS bioassay was applied to the determination of IgG in serum sample, with high sensitivity, good selectivity, and low cost.     

制备条件对Cu2O结构及甲醛乙炔化性能的影响

以Cu（NO₃）₂·3H₂O为铜源,在液相还原过程中,调变沉淀剂NaOH、还原剂L-抗坏血酸钠的加入顺序制备了Cu₂O,借助X射线粉末衍射（XRD）、傅里叶变换红外光谱（FT-IR）、拉曼光谱（Raman）、俄歇电子能谱（XAES）和H₂程序升温还原（H₂-TPR）等手段研究了制备条件对Cu₂O结构及催化甲醛乙炔化性能的影响.结果表明,调变NaOH及L-抗坏血酸钠的添加方式改变了Cu₂O的结晶度与粒径尺寸,从而使Cu₂O表现出不同的炔化性能.先加入NaOH,后加入抗坏血酸钠,Cu₂O结晶度高,粒径大,难以转化为活性物种炔化亚铜;先加入抗坏血酸钠,后加入NaOH,Cu₂O被过度还原为非活性的金属Cu,两者均造成催化剂活性较低.而NaOH和抗坏血酸钠混合后添加的方式制备出表面Cu₂O结晶完整而体相Cu₂O分散度高的样品,这使得Cu₂O高效转化为炔化亚铜活性物种,表现出最优的炔化性能,在适宜的反应条件下,1,4-丁炔二醇收率达到71.7%,经6次循环后,仍保持在56.5%.     

Porous redox-active Cu2O-SiO2 nanostructured film: Preparation, characterization and application for a label-free amperometric ferritin immunosensor

A novel Cu₂O-SiO₂ nanostructured particle was synthesized by a solution-phase method and was adopted for construction of a label-free amperometric immunosensor. The porous Cu₂O-SiO₂ nanoparticles had good redox electrochemical activity, large surface-to-volume ratio, film-forming ability and high stability. The physical morphology and structure of Cu₂O-SiO₂ nanoparticles were examined by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The chemical component of Cu₂O-SiO₂ was confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and auger electron spectra (AES). The electrode modification process was probed by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and the performance of the immunosensor was studied by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) measurements. To improve the analytical characteristics of the immunosensor, the experimental conditions were optimized. The immunosensor exhibited a good response to ferritin in ranges from 1.0 to 5.0 and 5.0 to 120.0 ng mL⁻¹ with a detection limit of 0.4 ng mL⁻¹. The fabricated immunosensor could make a low-cost, sensitive, quantitative detection of ferritin, and would have a potential application in clinical immunoassays.     

Potentiometric sensor using sub-micron Cu2O-doped RuO2 sensing electrode with improved antifouling resistance

A Cu₂O-doped RuO₂ sensing electrode (SE) for potentiometric detection of dissolved oxygen (DO) was prepared and its structure and electrochemical properties were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron microscopy (XPS) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) techniques. Cu₂O-RuO₂-SE displayed a linear DO response from 0.5 to 8.0 ppm (log[O₂], −4.73 to −3.59) within a temperature range of 9-30 °C. The maximum sensitivity of −47.4 mV/decade at 7.27 pH was achieved at 10 mol% Cu₂O. Experimental evaluation of the Cu₂O-doped RuO₂-SE demonstrated that the doping of RuO₂ not only improves its structure but also enhances both sensor's selectivity and antifouling properties. Selectivity measurements revealed that 10 mol% Cu₂O-doped RuO₂-SE is insensitive to the presence of Na⁺, Mg²⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺, NO₃⁻, PO₄²⁻ and SO₄²⁻ ions in the solution in the concentration range of 10⁻⁷-10⁻¹ mol/l.     

Die Kristallstrukturen der Kupfer(II)-oxo-selenite Cu2O(SeO3) (kubisch und monoklin) und Cu4O(SeO3)3 (monoklin und triklin)

Syntheses within the system CuO-SeO₂-H₂O revealed four copper(II)-oxo-selenites. The crystal structures of these compounds were determined by single crystal X-ray techniques. Chemical formulae, lattice parameters and space groups are: Cu₂O(SeO₃)-I [a=8.925 (1) Å, P2₁3], Cu₂O(SeO₃)-II [a=6.987 (5) Å,b=5.953 (4) Å,c=8.429 (6) Å, =92.17 (3)°, P2₁/n], Cu₄O(SeO₃)₃-I [a=15.990 (8) Å,b=13.518 (8) Å,c=17.745 (12) Å, =90.49 (5)°, P2₁/a], and Cu₄O(SeO₃)₃-II [a=7.992 (6) Å,b=8.141 (6) Å,c=8.391 (6) Å, =77.34 (3)°, =65.56 (3)°, =81.36 (3)°, ].All the Cu atoms are-with one exception-[4], [4+1], and [4+2] coordinated by O atoms. The four nearest O atoms are more or less distorted square planar arranged. Within the CuO₄ squares the Cu-O bond lengths are significantly shorter for the [4] coordinated O atoms as compared with those of the [4+1] and [4+2] coordinated Cu atoms. The exception in the coordination of the Cu atoms is the Cu(1) atom in Cu₂O(SeO₃)-I with the site symmetry 3, which is trigonal dipyramidal [5] coordinated. A common feature of these four crystal structures is, that O atoms outside the SeO₃ groups are tetrahedrally coordinated by four Cu(II) atoms. The Se atoms are as usual [3] coordinated, building up SeO₃ pyramids. In all these four compounds the copper-oxygen polyhedra are combined to a three-dimensional network.

     

A novel tetra(μ3-phenoxo) bridged copper(II) Schiff base complex containing a Cu4O4 cubane core: Synthesis,structural aspects and magneto-structural correlations

A novel tetranuclear complex, [Cu₄L₄] · Na · ClO₄ (1) has been prepared from an interesting multidentate Schiff base ligand H₂L resulting from the 1:1 condensation of 3-methoxysalicylaldehyde with benzhydrazide. The prepared complex has been characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, UV–Vis spectroscopy, electrochemical studies and single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The Cu₄O₄ cubane core consists of four μ₃-phenoxo-bridged copper(II) atoms giving an approximately cubic array of alternating copper(II) and oxygen atoms. Magneto-structural correlations have been drawn from cryomagnetic susceptibility measurements over a wide range of temperature (2–300 K) under 0.5 T magnetic field. The measurements reveal both ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic interactions in a 2J model [J₁₁ = +13.6(4) cm⁻¹ and J₁₂ = −34.9(4) cm⁻¹] which in turn results in an overall antiferromagnetic behaviour of the magnetic system.     

One-dimensional shape-controlled preparation of porous Cu2O nano-whiskers by using CTAB as a template

One-dimensional (1D) cuprite (Cu₂O) nano-whiskers with diameter of 15-30 nm are obtained from liquid deposition method at 25 °C by adding a surfactant, cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB), as a template. TEM and HRTEM show that the nano-whiskers exhibit a well-crystallized 1D structure of more than 200 nm in length, and confirms that the nano-whiskers grow mainly along the 〈111〉 direction. Moreover, there are many pores in the nano-whiskers, which is beneficial for the photocatalysis under visible light. When polyethylene glycol (PEG), glucose and sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (SDS) are used as templates, 1D structures cannot be obtained. According to the TEM images of the compound obtained at different stages during the growth of the Cu₂O nano-whiskers, it is found that the role of CTAB is to interact with tiny Cu(OH)₂, which can adsorb OH⁻ and become negative charged, to disperse the tiny Cu(OH)₂ solid and to induce the growth of Cu₂O along the 1D direction. Although CTAB is significant for the preparation of the 1D nanomaterials, ion character of the precursor (Cu(OH)₂·OH⁻ or Cu²⁺) is important as well since there is no nano-whiskers obtained with Cu²⁺ as the precursor. Moreover, the probable mechanism of the formation for the porous structure is discussed.     

Structure and magnetic properties of RE2Cu2Cd

The ternary intermetallic compounds RE₂Cu₂Cd (RE=Y, Sm, Gd-Tm, Lu) were synthesized by induction-melting of the elements in sealed tantalum tubes. The samples were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction. The structure of Gd₂Cu₂Cd was refined from single crystal X-ray diffractometer data: Mo₂FeB₂ type, space group P4/mbm, a=756.2(3), c=380.2(3) pm, wR2=0.0455, 321 F² values, 12 variables. The structures are 1:1 intergrowth variants of slightly distorted CsCl and AlB₂ related slabs of compositions RECd and RECu₂. The copper and cadmium atoms build up two-dimensional [Cu₂Cd] networks (257 pm Cu-Cu and 301 pm Cu-Cd in Gd₂Cu₂Cd) which are bonded to the rare earth atoms via short RE-Cu contacts (290 pm in Gd₂Cu₂Cd). Temperature dependent susceptibility measurements of RE₂Cu₂Cd with RE=Gd, Tb, Dy, and Tm show experimental magnetic moments which are close to the free RE³⁺ ion values. The four compounds show ferromagnetic ordering at T_C=116.7(2), 86.2(3), 48.4(1), and 14.5(1) K, respectively, as confirmed by heat capacity measurements. Dy₂Cu₂Cd shows a spin reorientation at T_N=16.9(1) K.     

Optimization of the synthesis and characterizations of chemical bath deposited Cu2S thin films

Semiconducting copper sulphide (Cu₂S) thin films have been deposited on various substrates (SnO₂:F/glass, glass) by the simple and economical chemical bath deposition technique. The depositions were carried out during a deposition time of about 32.5 min in the pH range of 9.4 to 11. The synthesized Cu₂S thin films were characterized using various techniques without any annealing treatment. X-ray diffraction study shows that Cu₂S films exhibit the best crystallinity for pH = 10.2. For this pH value, Auger electron spectroscopy investigations show that Cu₂S thin films grown on an SnO₂/glass substrate exhibit stochiometric composition with [Cu]/[S] concentrations ratio equal to 2.02. Using the Kelvin method, the work function difference (Ф_material– Ф_probe) for the Cu₂S films deposited on SnO₂/glass substrates at the optimum pH value was found to be equal to 145 meV. Hall measurements confirm the p-type electrical conductivity of the obtained films. The electrical resistivity was of the order of 3.85 × 10⁻⁴ Ω-cm. The transmission and reflection coefficients vary in the range of [35–60] % and [5–15] % respectively, in the visible range, and the band gap energy is about 2.37 eV.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, infrared and Raman spectra of Sr4Cu3(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)4·3H2O and Ba2Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)3

The two new compounds, Sr₄Cu₃(AsO₄)₂(AsO₃OH)₄·3H₂O (1) and Ba₂Cu₄(AsO₄)₂(AsO₃OH)₃(2), were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. They represent previously unknown structure types and are the first compounds synthesized in the systems SrO/BaO-CuO-As₂O₅-H₂O. Their crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction [space group C2/c, a=18.536(4) Å, b=5.179(1) Å, c=24.898(5) Å, β=93.67(3)°, V=2344.0(8) Å³, Z=4 for 1; space group P4₂/n, a=7.775(1) Å, c=13.698(3) Å, V=828.1(2) Å³, Z=2 for 2]. The crystal structure of 1 is related to a group of compounds formed by Cu²⁺-(XO₄)³⁻ layers (X=P⁵⁺, As⁵⁺) linked by M cations (M=alkali, alkaline earth, Pb²⁺, or Ag⁺) and partly by hydrogen bonds. In 1, worth mentioning is the very short hydrogen bond length, D···A=2.477(3) Å. It is one of the examples of extremely short hydrogen bonds, where the donor and acceptor are crystallographically different. Compound 2 represents a layered structure consisting of Cu₂O₈ centrosymmetric dimers crosslinked by As1φ₄ tetrahedra, where φ is O or OH, which are interconnected by Ba, As2 and hydrogen bonds to form a three-dimensional network. The layers are formed by Cu₂O₈ centrosymmetric dimers of CuO₅ edge-sharing polyhedra, crosslinked by As1O₄ tetrahedra. Vibrational spectra (FTIR and Raman) of both compounds are described. The spectroscopic manifestation of the very short hydrogen bond in 1, and ABC-like spectra in 2 were discussed.     

A stoichiometric imprinted chelating resin for selective recognition of copper(II) ions in aqueous media

This work reports the preparation of a new copper(II) ion-imprinted polymer (IIP) material, using 5,6;14,15-dibenzo-1,4-dioxa-8,12-diazacyclopentadecane-5,14-diene (DBDA15C4) and 2-vinylpyridine (VP) as a non-vinylated chelating agent and a functional vinyl monomer, respectively. The Cu²⁺ ion can form stable complexes with DBDA15C4 and VP. The stoichiometries of Cu²⁺-DBDA15C4 and ternary Cu²⁺-DBDA15C4-VP complexes were elucidated using conductometric and spectrophotometric methods, and found to be Cu²⁺(DBDA15C4), Cu²⁺(DBDA15C4)₂ and Cu²⁺(DBDA15C4)(VP)₂. The results obtained from solution studies were also supported by ab initio theoretical calculations. The resulting ternary complex Cu²⁺(DBDA15C4)(VP)₂ was copolymerized with ethyleneglycoldimethacrylate, as a cross-linking monomer, via bulk polymerization method. The imprinted copper ion was removed from the polymeric matrix by 0.1 M HNO₃. The Cu²⁺-imprinted polymer particles were characterized by IR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. Optimum pH range for rebinding of Cu²⁺ on the IIP and equilibrium binding time were 7.0-7.5 and 45 min, respectively. Sorbent capacity and enrichment factor for Cu²⁺ were obtained as 75.3 ± 1.9 μmol g⁻¹ and 100, respectively. In selectivity study, it was found that imprinting results in increased affinity of the material toward Cu²⁺ ion over other competitor metal ions with the same charge and close ionic radius. The prepared IIPs were repeatedly used and regenerated for five times without a significant decrease in polymer binding affinities.     

pH值调节方式对LAB辅助合成纳米Cu2O微球的影响与组装机理

以Cu(Ac)2为原料,两性表面活性剂月桂酰胺丙基甜菜碱(LAB)为模板,采用两种不同的调节pH值方式制备了Cu_2O纳米材料。表征结果表明两种调节pH值方式均可获得Cu_2O纳米微球,并都呈立方晶相,而且样品的红外吸收峰、固体紫外吸收峰都不同程度的发生了蓝移;第一种Cu_2O纳米微球由针状纳米粒子积聚而成,针状纳米粒子间空隙孔径主要分布在25~50 nm之间,比表面积为22 m~2·g~(-1),禁带宽度为2.15 eV;第二种Cu_2O纳米微球由小的纳米球状体堆积而成,球状体间孔道直径集中在25~50 nm和50~125 nm两个区域,比表面积为9 m~2·g~(-1),禁带宽度为2.46 eV。两种不同的调节pH值方式获得的Cu_2O纳米微球,其反应历程和自组装机理存在不同。     

pH值调节方式对LAB辅助合成纳米Cu2O微球的影响与组装机理

以Cu(Ac)₂为原料,两性表面活性剂月桂酰胺丙基甜菜碱(LAB)为模板,采用两种不同的调节pH值方式制备了Cu₂O纳米材料.表征结果表明两种调节pH值方式均可获得Cu₂O纳米微球,并都呈立方晶相,而且样品的红外吸收峰、固体紫外吸收峰都不同程度的发生了蓝移;第一种Cu₂O纳米微球由针状纳米粒子积聚而成,针状纳米粒子间空隙孔径主要分布在25~50 nm之间,比表面积为22 m²·g^-1,禁带宽度为2.15 eV;第二种Cu₂O纳米微球由小的纳米球状体堆积而成,球状体间孔道直径集中在25~50 nm和50~125 nm两个区域,比表面积为9 m²·g^-1,禁带宽度为2.46 eV.两种不同的调节pH值方式获得的Cu₂O纳米微球,其反应历程和自组装机理存在不同.     

Ultrasensitive Cu sensing by near-infrared-emitting CdSeTe alloyed quantum dots

The near-infrared (NIR)-emitting CdSeTe alloyed quantum dots (AQdots) that capped with l-cysteine were applied for ultrasensitive Cu²⁺ sensing. The sensing approach was based on the fluorescence of the AQdots selectively quenched in the presence of Cu²⁺. Experimental results showed a low interference response towards other metal ions. The possible quenching mechanism was discussed on the basis of the binding between l-cysteine and the metal ions. In addition, biomolecules have low effect on the fluorescence due to the minimized interferences in NIR region. The response of the NIR optical sensor was linearly proportional to the concentration of Cu²⁺ ranging from 2 × 10⁻⁸ to 2 × 10⁻⁶ mol L⁻¹. Furthermore, it has been successfully applied to the detection of Cu²⁺ in vegetable samples.     

Fabrication of a graphene–cuprous oxide composite

A composite of graphene–cuprous oxide (Cu₂O) was prepared using copper acetate-adsorbed graphene oxide (GO) sheets as precursors. In this composite, in-situ formed Cu₂O particles were derived from the adsorbed copper acetate which attached to graphene sheets and prevented the aggregation of the reduced graphene oxide sheets. The as-synthesized Cu₂O crystals were cube-like particles distributed randomly on the sheets due to the template effect of GO, consequently forming a graphene–Cu₂O cubes composite. A preliminary study on the electrochemical behavior of the graphene–Cu₂O composite used as anode material for lithium ion batteries was carried out.     

Stabilization of the trivalent oxidation state of copper by tridentate imine–oxime–amine ligands

Two tridentate imine–oxime–amine ligands have been synthesized and their corresponding copper(II) complexes have been isolated. These copper(II) complexes are readily oxidized both chemically and electrochemically to give relatively stable copper(III) complexes. In the pH range 1.5–3.0 the electron transfer process is electrochemically reversible with ΔE_p = 60 mV and i_pa/i_pc ∼ 1. Plots of E_1/2 versus pH are linear with a slope = −60 indicating the involvement of one proton in the electron transfer process. Aqueous solutions of copper(III) complexes have high molar absorption at λ_max with ε > 10⁴ M⁻¹ cm⁻¹. Solid samples of the complexes are diamagnetic consistent with a d⁸ square planar geometry. It seems that only imine–oxime nitrogens are coordinated to copper(II) with the NH₂ group being free as indicated by i.r. spectra. Substitution of a –CH₃ group on the carbon atom adjacent to the oxime group by the more electron donating group –CH(CH₃)₂ lowers electrode potential by more than 90 mV. This is consistent with an earlier observation that electron-donating substituents on the carbon atom adjacent to the oxime group lower the potential of Cu^III/Cu^II couples and stabilize the higher oxidation state.     

Calorimetric study and thermal analysis of [Gd4/3Y2/3(Gly)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6·5H2O and [ErY(Gly)6(H2O)4](ClO4)6·5H2O (Gly: glycin)

Two solid-state coordination compounds of rare earth metals with glycin, [Gd_4/3Y_2/3(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·5H₂O and [ErY(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·5H₂O were synthesized. The low-temperature heat capacities of the two coordination compounds were measured with an adiabatic calorimeter over the temperature range from 78 to 376 K. [Gd_4/3Y_2/3(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·5H₂O melted at 342.90 K, while [ErY(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·5H₂O melted at 328.79 K. The molar enthalpy and entropy of fusion for the two coordination compounds were determined to be 18.48 kJ mol⁻¹ and 53.9 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹ for [Gd_4/3Y_2/3(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·5H₂O, 1.82 kJ mol⁻¹ and 5.5 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹ for [ErY(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·5H₂O, respectively. Thermal decompositions of the two coordination compounds were studied through the thermogravimetry (TG). Possible mechanisms of the decompositions are discussed.     

A simple click generated probe for highly selective sequential recognition of Cu(II) and pyrophosphate

A click generated quinoline derivative (1) has been synthesized and used as a fluorescent probe for sequential recognition of Cu²⁺ and pyrophosphate (PPi) in DMSO/H₂O (1:1, v/v, HEPES 20 mM, pH = 7.4) solution. Probe 1 displays high selectivity to Cu²⁺ ions, and the in-situ prepared probe 1-Cu²⁺ exhibits high selectivity toward pyrophosphate (PPi) with emission recovery of probe 1. Therefore, 1-Cu²⁺ complex can be applied as a fluorescence turn-on probe for PPi with high selectivity and sensitivity.     

Pressure induced phase transformation in U2O(PO4)2

The high pressure behavior of U₂O(PO₄)₂ has been investigated with the help of Raman scattering and X-ray diffraction measurements up to ∼14 and 6.5 GPa, respectively. The observed changes in the Raman spectra as well as the X-ray diffraction patterns suggest that U₂O(PO₄)₂ undergoes a phase transition at ∼6 GPa to a mixture of a disordered ambient pressure phase and a new high pressure phase. The new phase resembles the triclinic mixed-valence phase of uranium orthophosphate (U(UO₂)(PO₄)₂). On release of pressure the initial phase is not retrieved.     

Aqua bridged Cu2 dimer of a heptadentate N4O3 coordinating ligand: Synthesis,structure and magnetic properties

The N₄O₃ coordinating heptadentate imidazolidinyl phenolate ligand, H₃L (2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-bis[4-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-azabut-3-enyl]-1,3-imidazolidine) forms with Cu(II) a rare aqua bridged complex [{Cu₂(μ-L)(μ-H₂O)}₂](ClO₄)₂ · 4.5H₂O (1 · 4.5H₂O). Complex 1 · 4.5H₂O contains two crystallographically different but chemically equivalent dinuclear [Cu₂(μ-L)(μ-H₂O)]⁺ cationic units in the asymmetric unit. The copper atoms of each dinuclear unit are in a distorted square-pyramidal environment and are held together by phenolate, imidazolidinyl and aqua bridges with a Cu···Cu separation of av. 3.34 Å. The compound exhibits a very weak antiferromagnetic exchange interaction (J = −0.77 cm⁻¹, ? = −2 J?₁?₂) between the two copper(II) (S = 1/2) ions. The ¹H NMR spectrum of the complex shows a total of 17 hyperfine shifted peaks, as expected from the idealized C_s symmetry of the compound, spread over a very large window of chemical shift, spanning about 250 ppm. The complex, having an appropriate intermetallic separation for catechol binding, shows catecholase like activity in MeCN at 25 °C, with the aerobic oxidation of 3,5-di-tert-butylcatechol (3,5-DTBC) to 3,5-di-tert-butylquinone (3,5-DTBQ).