Structure of TiO2 in TiO2-SiO2 prepared by a complexing agent-assisted sol-gel procedure

Many types of TiO₂-SiO₂ (Ti:Si=50:50 mol%) were prepared by the sol-gel procedure with and without 2-methyl-2, 4-pentanediol (MPD) as an organic ligand. The effect of MPD on the gel structure and the properties of the TiO₂ crystals were studied by XRD and raman spectroscopy, and the effect of the sol standing time on the properties of the TiO₂ crystals were also studied by XRD spectroscopy. In the gels with MPD, anatase of TiO₂ appeared at approximately 580°C, and the crystal structures were similar despite the difference in the gel preparation procedure. The titania gels with MPD were presumed to be dispersed in the silica gel matrix without any Ti-O-Si bond. In the presence of MPD, the formation of titania gels is controlled and the specified TiO₂ crystal is produced.     

Synthesis and spectrophotometric study of 2-[2-(3,5-dibromopyridyl,)azo] -5-dimethylaminobenzoic acid as an analytical reagent: Determination of nickel

2-[2-(3,5-Dibrornopyridyl)azo]-5-dimethyIam;nobenzoic acid (3,5-diBr-PAMB) has been synthesized and its potential for the spectrophotometric determination of metals studied. It reacts sensitively with nickel, cobalt, iron and copper, and is particularly useful for nickel. The apparent molar absorptivity in chloroform is 1.50 × 10⁵ l mol^-1 cm^-1 and the Sandell sensitivity is 0.4 ng Ni cm^-2. Nickel reacts with 3.5-diBr-PAMB at pH 4–10; at pH 4–7 the complex can be extracted into chloroform to give a stable purple solution. The optimal calibration range is 0.04–0.4 ppm Ni. Only Cu, Co, Fe, Pd and V interfere seriously but Pd, Cu and V can be masked by thiourea.     

Selective preparation of pyridines, pyridones, and iminopyridines from two different alkynes via azazirconacycles

Selective preparation of pyridine derivatives from two different alkynes and a nitrile was achieved by a novel procedure in which an alkyne and a nitrile couple first to give an azazirconacyclopentadiene followed by reaction with the second alkyne in the presence of 1 equiv of NiCl(2)(PPh(3))(2). This procedure gives only single products of pyridine derivatives from two different symmetrical alkynes and a nitrile. Our novel procedure can be used even with two similar alkyl-substituted alkynes such as 3-hexyne and 4-octyne. Two possible pyridine isomers from 3-hexyne, 4-octyne, and acetonitrile could be completely and independently prepared as single products by this method. The origin of the selectivity comes from the addition order of two different alkynes. This method was applied for the formation of pyridones and iminopyridines using isocyanate and carbodiimide derivatives instead of nitriles, respectively. Reaction of an alkyne with Cp(2)ZrEt(2) and an isocyanate or a carbodiimide gives an azazirconacycle. Treatment of the azazirconacycle with the second alkyne in the presence of 1 equiv of NiCl(2)(PPh(3))(2) gave a pyridone or an iminopyridine derivative. The use of two different unsymmetrical alkynes afforded the pyridine with five different substituents when the first alkyne has a trialkylsilyl group and the second alkyne has a phenyl group as functional groups. On the other hand, azazirconacyclopentadienes reacted with propargyl bromide in the presence of CuCl with excellent regioselectivity to give tetrasubstituted pyridine derivatives as single products. With the assistance of the trialkylsilyl groups, pyridines with all different substituents including H were also prepared.     

Fluorescence-based assay with enzyme amplification on a micro-flow immunosensor chip for monitoring coplanar polychlorinated biphenyls

Detection of pollutants is of significant importance for environmental protection. However, conventional monitoring methods are often time-consuming, and require expensive equipments. Biosensors based on enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) provide an alternative method to conventional ones. In this research, the reduction in the size of ELISA utilizing micro-chemical reaction is described in a micro-flow immunosensor chip. The immunosensor chips were fabricated by micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) technology. The quantitative determination of coplanar polychlorinated biphenyls (Co-PCBs) was performed by using a micro-flow immunosensor chip. Polystyrene beads were used as the solid substrate for the immobilization of Co-PCB antibody. The antibody-immobilized beads were introduced into the flow channel. As a competitive ELISA, sample solution mixed with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) conjugated antigen, and non-HRP conjugated antigen was allowed to react in the flow channel. After the antigen-antibody reaction, addition of phosphate buffer solution containing hydrogen peroxide and the fluorogenic substrate produced a fluorescent dye, which was monitored with the resulting change in the fluorescence intensity. By using our micro-flow immunosensor chip, it was possible to determine the sensing range of Co-PCB derivatives up to 0.1 ppt in 30 s. This immunosensor chip had a wide linear range for Co-PCB detection from 0.1 pg/ml to 1.0 μg/ml. The regression analysis provided the correlation coefficients of r = 0.982−0.964 with good reproducibility and precision. In a series of five measurements with immunosensor chips prepared with a new batch of antibody-immobilized polystyrene beads, a relative standard deviation of 21.3% was obtained. Our immunosensor chip design reported here has the potential to be implemented to several different detection methodologies for numerous analytes.     

Interference from electrostatic charges in the microdetermination of halogen and sulphur by the combustion method

Summary In the analysis of halogen and sulphur by the combustion method employing silver granules, electrostatic charges on the absorption funnel has been experimentally shown to cause inaccurate weighing of the funnel.An investigation of the influence of this phenomenon on blank values has been made, and possible countermeasures have been examined. By cooling the heated funnel in a desiccator saturated with moist air, the charges are removed and satisfactory analyses are obtained.

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Zusammenfassung Bei der analytischen Bestimmung der Halogene und des Schwefels durch Verbrennung und Bindung an Silbergranellen verursachen, wie gezeigt werden konnte, elektrostatische Aufladungen der Absorptionsgefäße Wägefehler. Untersuchungen über den Einfluß dieser Erscheinung durch Bestimmung von Leerwerten wurden ausgeführt und die Möglichkeit von Gegenmaßnahmen geprüft. Durch Abkühlen der heißen Absorptionsgefäße in einem mit feuchter Luft gefüllten Exsiccator lassen sich die Aufladungen beheben und richtige Analysenergebnisse erzielen.

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Résumé On a montré expérimentalement que dans l'analyse des halogènes et du soufre suivant la méthode de combustion avec granules d'argent, les charges électrostatiques sur le tube d'absorption étaient la cause d'une pesée inexacte de ce tube.On a fait une étude de l'influence de ce phénomène sur les valeurs à blanc et l'on a examiné la possibilité de mesures de l'éviter. En refroidissant le tube chauffé dans un dessicateur saturé d'air humide, on élimine les charges et l'on obtient des analyses satisfaisantes.

     

Improvements in the microdetermination of chlorine and bromine in organic compounds

Summary Schöniger's method for the microdetermination of halogen has been improved by using ammonium hydroxide solution as an absorbing solution instead of sodium hydroxide solution in order to simplify the after treatment. On boiling the absorbing solution, interfering ions can be removed together with excess ammonia. Ammonium halide which formes in the solution is titrated with AgNO₃ solution in the presence of an adsorption indicator. Satisfactory results are obtained more rapidly.

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Zusammenfassung Um die Weiterbehandlung der Absorptionslösung bei der Mikrobestimmung der Halogene nachSchöniger zu vereinfachen, wurde an Stelle von Natronlauge Ammoniaklösung verwendet. Durch Kochen der Absorptionslösung können störende Ionen zugleich mit dem Ammoniaküberschuß entfernt werden. Das in der Lösung entstandene Ammoniumhalogenid wird mit Silbernitrat in Gegenwart eines Adsorptionsindikators titriert. Bei verkürzter Analysendauer werden zufriedenstellende Ergebnisse erzielt.

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Résumé On a amélioré la méthode deSchöniger pour le microdosage des halogénes en utilisant une solution d'ammoniaque comme absorbant à la place de la solution d'hydroxyde de sodium afin de simplifier le traitement ultérieur. En faisant bouillir la solution d'absorption on peut éliminer les ions gênants avec de l'ammoniaque en excés. On titre l'halogénure d'ammonium qui se forme en solution, par une solution d'AgNO₃ en présence d'un indicateur d'adsorption. On a obtenu des résultats satisfaisants plus rapidement.

     

Disubstituted 1,6-methano[10]annulene derivatives for use in organic light-emitting diodes

Bis(carbazolylphenyl) and bis(diphenylaminophenyl) derivatives of 1,6-methano[10]annulene, which is luminescent material and contains seven-membered rings, are synthesized. The bis(phenylcarbazole) derivative 3 have high melting point and glass transition temperature. Electroluminescence characteristics of organic light-emitting diodes using these methano[10]annulenes were investigated.     

NAD/NADH models with axial/central chiralities: superiority of the quinoline ring system

Precursors of NAD model compounds 1c and 3a,b were successfully resolved into their atropisomers with respect to carbamoyl rotation. Atropisomers of quinoline derivatives are much more stable than pyridine derivatives as determined by cyclic voltammetry and X-ray crystallography. The 1,4-reduction of NAD model compound 4 was successfully achieved, affording novel NADH model compound 5. The rotational properties of the side chain of 5 were investigated by means of dynamic NMR. The rotational rate and syn/anti ratio, which indicate the orientation between carbonyl oxygen and hydrogen at the 4-position, are significantly affected by addition of magnesium ion. In the rotational transition state, the double-bond character of the C(carbonyl)-N(amide) bond is disrupted judging from the activation parameters. The oxidation of chiral 5 with p-benzoquinone in the presence of magnesium ion catalyst gave predominantly one enantiomer of 4. On the other hand, oxidation of 5 with p-chloranil (tetrachloro-p-benzoquinone) in the absence of magnesium ions affords the opposite enantiomer of 4 as the major product. The product enantiomer ratio is parallel to the syn/anti ratio in the starting material, indicating the importance of ground state conformation to stereochemistry of the reaction.