Study on the Formation Mechanism of Oxygen-containing Groups on the Surfaces of Hypercrosslinked Polystyrenes

Davankov and Tsyurupa described a new series of hypercrosslinked polymeric networks in 19691. Owing to their high internal surface area, unique porosity, and excellent swelling feature, hypercrosslinked polymers have exhibited a good adsorption affinity t…     

Addition of γ-silyloxyallyltins on ethyl glyoxylate: evaluation of the influence of the experimental conditions on the stereochemical course of the reaction

Ethyl glyoxylate was reacted with α-substituted γ-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-allyltributyltin in order to obtain selectively each diastereomer of ethyl 3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-2-hydroxyhex-4-enoate and subsequently the corresponding diols. Diastereomers syn-E, anti-E and anti-Z were obtained in good yields with good to high selectivities and the obtained results were rationalized by consideration of cyclic or open transition states in agreement with the experimental conditions and with the structure of the starting reagents.     

Studies on the Interaction of Poly

Studies　on　the　Interaction　of　Poly...     

Studies on the Synthesis of Villosol

TheindoidsxillosoIandt4llosolsidewereisolatalinl985frOmPatriDiavi11osa,atradihonalChineseherbmedicineusedfortreatofconunoncoldandparohhsmUInPS.PhannacologicalstUdieshaveestablishedthattheyshowanti-inflannnatOryachvihes.BasedonspeCtraldata,chenucaltransformationsandanalysisOfCDbehaviorofthelactonering,x-illosolsideandvillosolhavebeengivensmictUresland2respeCtively.[']Itisinterestingthatthesenot-eltridoidshat,ereversedstereocheAnsto'atC5andC9junCtUreSwith5Q,9Qinsteadoftheusuall}'found5…     

Studies on the Synthesis of Preverecynarmin

Prev~n1,acembranopditerpenoid,wasfirstisolatedfromsoftcoral(VeretilIumcoporium)inl99(),anditSmCtUrwasehablishedas(+)-(lE,3E,7E,llE)-cembra-l,3,7,ll-tetraen6-olaeetate[l].SofarasweknOW,thetotalSynthsisof1hasnobeenrePOrtedyet.Herein.wewishtodescribethetotalpeisoftheprecursor(9),theSynthhcroutewasouthnedbelowfa)HBr.80%;b).CH3C02Na.CH3CO2H,75%,c).Se02-I-Bu00H,70%,d).CCl',PPh3,83%,e).NaSQPh.DMF.9O%,O.K=CO3.MeOH,95%,g).DHP,Ts0H.8O%,h),TBAB,5O%NaOH,aq.,5%;i).Li-Effez.M,70%;j…     

Studies on the Effects of Epimedium Extract on Erythrocytes

Epimedium, one of representatives of traditional Chinese herb, is mainly composed of flavones and polysaccharide. It is famous for its antioxidant, antineoplastic and antiaging activities and has been widely used in the field of invigorating kidney and st…     

Studies on the biosynthesis of arteannuin

In previous communications we have reported that arteannuic acid(1,Scheme1)is a common precursor of the biosynthesis of both arteannuin(2)and arteannuinB(3)by the leaf homogenate of the plant Qinghao(Artemesia annua L.).It seemsthat most likely the oxidation of allylic tertiary carbon atom,C-6,may occur early inthe biosynthetic path of 2 and 3 from 1.Natural 6-epi-deoxyarteannuin B(4)isolated     

Studies on the Kinetics of the FO CO Reaction

IntroductionAproposedcycleinvolvingtheFOradicalsisl:ThecontributionofthiscycletothecatalyticdestrUctionofozoneisdeterndnedbythefirststep.Thereaction(l)isalsothoughttobeapossiblesinkforatInosphericCO2.Baueretal.3gavearateconstantofl.24.lO-i3cm3/sforreaction(l),whichwasbelievedtobecorrectwithinafactorof2at9(X)-l4(X)K.Theactivationenergywasestimatedtobe46.OkJ/mol.Bedzhanyanetal.4reportedk<4xlO-"and<5xlO-l6cm3/sat3ooand55OK,respectively.Alowerbarrierofl3.8kJ/molcanbeextrapoIated.Francisco…     

Plastics of the Future? The Impact of Biodegradable Polymers on the Environment and on Society

In recent years the littering of plastics and the problems related to their persistence in the environment have become a major focus in both research and the news. Biodegradable polymers like poly(lactic acid) are seen as a suitable alternative to commodity plastics. However, poly(lactic acid) is basically non‐degradable in seawater. Similarly, the degradation rate of other biodegradable polymers also crucially depends on the environments they end up in, such as soil or marine water, or when used in biomedical devices. In this Minireview, we show that biodegradation tests carried out in artificial environments lack transferability to real conditions and, therefore, highlight the necessity of environmentally authentic and relevant field‐testing conditions. In addition, we focus on ecotoxicological implications of biodegradable polymers. We also consider the social aspects and ask how biodegradable polymers influence consumer behavior and municipal waste management. Taken together, this study is intended as a contribution towards evaluating the potential of biodegradable polymers as alternative materials to commodity plastics.     

Analysis of influence of substituents on electrochemical oxidation and reduction potentials of aromatic and heterocyclic compounds,on the basis of the dependence of electronic effects of the substituents in π-systems on the character of the π-molecular orbitals

The influence of substituents on the electrochemical potentials of aromatic and heterocyclic -systems has been analyzed from the standpoint of the relationship between the electronic effects of the substituents and the structure of the -molecular orbitals. The proposed calculational schemes and parametrization can be used for quantitative estimates of the magnitudes of the electrochemical oxidation and reduction potentials of substituted aromatic and heterocyclic compounds.Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Éksperimental'naya Khimiya, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 153–165, May–June, 1995.     

Studies on the Syntheses of the Side Chains of Brassinolide and Dolicholide

(4R,5S)-2,2-Dimethyl-4-(1',2'-dimethylpropyl)-5-(1'-bromoethyl)--1,3-dioxolane(15) with the side chain of brassinolide and (4R, 5S)--2, 2-dimethyl-4-(l'-methylene-2'-methylpropyl)-5-(1'-bromoethyl) 1,3-dioxolane(14) with the side chain of dolicholide were first synthesized through 11 and 10 stepes from D-mannitol respectively. All of the intermediates 7-13 were first synthesized too.     

Influence of temperature on the structure of liquid water

Molecular dynamics simulations have been carried out for liquid water at 7 different temperatures to understand the nature of hydrogen bonding at molecular level through the investigation of the effects of temperature on the geometry of water molecules. The changes in bond length and bond angle of water molecules from gaseous state to liquid state have been observed, and the change in the bond angle of water molecules in liquid against temperature has been revealed, which has not been seen in literature so far. The analysis of the radial distribution functions and the coordinate numbers shows that, on an average, each water molecule in liquid acts as both receptor and donor, and forms at least two hydrogen bonds with its neigbors. The analysis of the results also indicates that the water molecules form clusters in liquid.     

Study on the effects of flame retardants on the thermal decomposition of wood by TG–MS

The effect of three flame retardants, K₂CO₃, Na₂SiO₃·9H₂O, and Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O on the process and composition of volatile products of the thermal degradation of wood has been investigated by the thermogravimetric (TG), differential thermogravimetry (DTG), differential thermal analysis (DTA), and the synchronous thermogravimetry–mass spectrometry (TG–MS) analysis methods. The results showed that the ion current intensity and ion peak area of m/z = 18 and 44 MS signals were increased by the flame retardants but the ion peak area of m/z = 28 MS signal was decreased (except K₂CO₃) at the meantime. What’s more, the ion current intensity and ion peak area of m/z = 60 and 68 MS signals were also decreased (except K₂CO₃), which mean that Na₂B₄O₇ can significantly enhances the dehydration and inhibits the depolymerization of wood. Although K₂CO₃ accelerates the dehydration reaction, it cannot inhibit the depolymerization reaction effectively, so the flame retardant efficiency of K₂CO₃ is decreased with the higher concentration. The catalysis of dehydration reaction of Na₂SiO₃ is the worst one.     

Study on the hydrogenation coupling of methane

At atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature, the hydrogenation coupling of methane was studied by using pulse corona plasma and its synergism with catalyst. The results showed that (i) under pulse corona plasma, the coupling of methane could be fulfilled by the addition of hydrogen, and with the increase of the amount of hydrogen, the conversion of methane and the yield of C2 hydrocarbon increased, and the deposit of carbon decreased; (ii) the conversion of methane was affected by pulse voltage and repeated frequency; (iii) in the system, the addition of Ni/y-AI203 could improve the distribution of C2 hydrocarbon; (iv) the activity of Ni/y-AI2O3 prepared by cold plasma was better than that by chemical methods. The experiment opened up a new technical route of the coupling of methane.     

Study on the Reaction of α-Thiobenzoylthioformylmorpholine

a-ThiocaIbonylthiOformnddesareOfalmostunexploredclassOfcomPOundsll],althoughtheyhavebeenpreParedsincel98Ol2-3].ThisattractSustoexploretheirchendStryandutilityinSynthesisOfheteropcles.Accordingtoourpreviousmethodl`1,a-benzOylthiOfOrmyl-morpholine1wasprePaIedfirst,fOllowedbysumirizationOfcarbonylwithLawessenreagnttoaffordtheexpeCtedcr-thjobenzoylthiOformylmorpholine2,whchhastWothiotnylgrous.onthebasisOfstructUreof2,itcanbereactedwithcomPOundsbearingdrinctionalgrouP,suchasdidrineandsen…     

Study on the Reaction of α-Ketohemithioacetal

Aromatic α-sulfinyl carboxylic acids can be rearranged to hemithioacetals or other derivatives of glyoxylic acid under the action of acid reagents was first reported by Pummerer¹. Later, Russell and coworkers applied this rearrangement to β-ketosulfoxides, synthesized α-ketohemithioacetal², which can be transformed to α-keto alcohol, α-keto aldehyde and α-hydroxy alcohol, α-hydroxy acid³. Furthermore, Hall and Poet reported that α-ketohemithio-acetal can be rearranged to the corresponding α-hydroxythioester in the presence of magnesium nitrate and sodium acetate or tertiary amine⁴. However, few reports of reaction of α-ketohemithioacetal can be seen in literature.     

Inhibition of cyclodextrins on the activity of α-amylase

α-amylase activity influences both flour fermentation process and the quality of the fermented products due to its ability of breaking starch into smaller units. The inhibition of cyclodextrins on α-amylase activity was investigated in this paper. Experiment results showed that hydrophobic cavity size was an intrinsic factor during the inhibition processing. Among three types of cyclodextrin (α-, β- and γ-), β-type exhibited the most significant inhibitory activity toward α-amylase. The optimal inhibitory parameters were indicated to be pH 5.9, concentration of β-cyclodextrins 1 mmol/L, reaction temperature 45 °C and reaction time 60 min. Results suggested that the endogenous fluorescence of α-amylase was inhibited by cyclodextrins. Circular dichroism spectrum indicated that the secondary structure of α-amylase, including α-helices, β-sheets and random coils, was changed by cyclodextrins. All the results in this paper aim to provide a further understanding for α-amylase in the industry application.     

Calorimetric and thermogravimetric study on the influence of calcium sulfate on the hydration of ye’elimite

Calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cements, which represent a CO₂-friendly alternative to conventional Portland cements, are produced by blending CSA clinker with gypsum and/or anhydrite. The hydration kinetics and the hydrated phase assemblages of the main hydraulic phase ye’elimite (calcium sulfoaluminate) with calcium sulfate were studied by isothermal conduction calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction analysis and thermodynamic modelling. Two calcium sulfates with different reactivities (gypsum and anhydrite) were applied. It was found that the pure phase without any calcium sulfate addition exhibits very slow hydration kinetics during the first 10 h. The hydration can be accelerated by the addition of calcium sulfate or (less effective) by increasing the pH of the aqueous phase. The amount of the calcium sulfate determines the ratio between the hydration products ettringite, monosulfate and amorphous aluminium hydroxide. The reactivity of the added calcium sulfate determines the early hydration kinetics. It was found that the more reactive gypsum was better suited to control the hydration behaviour of ye’elimite.     

Studies on the Electrochemical Reduction of Cyanocobinamide

l.INTR0DUCTIONVitaIninBlz(cyanocobalamin)anditScoenZymesasmostdrip0rtanmoleculeshavebeenextensivelystUdied.However,themetabolicreacti0nsofvitaIninBl2throughWhichtheintuellarconversi0ntoitSc0empeformsinmanunaliancellsarelargelyunkn0wnanduncharacterized[l].SeverallinesofevidencesuggestedthatvitaIninBl2mustbereducedpri0rtoformingitsc0e~es[2].Thus,theconversionofvitaIninBl2toitSc0enZyIneformsincellsneedsreductionreagents,suchasFMNapdNADHwithreducedglutathione[l].lnaddition,itwasreP0r…     

Studies on the Hydrosilation of Aromatic Aldehydes

The dependence of reactivity on molecular structure in hydro-silation of aromatic aldehydes catalyzed by (PPh3)3 RhCl was studied by “IN SITU” FT-IR technique and a plausible mechanism was proposed.The results show that: (1) Model reaction Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ are all characterized by an induction period; (2) The reaction constant of model reaction Ⅰ is +1.57, so the rare of reaction Ⅰ is increased by the electron-withdrawing groups; (3) The rate of model reaction Ⅲ decreases when the size of R1 becomes larger; (4) The reaction constant of model reaction Ⅲ is -0. 50, so the rate of it is increased by electron-donating groups.