Enantioselective and Regioselective Pyrone Diels–Alder Reactions of Vinyl Sulfones: Total Synthesis of (+)‐Cavicularin

The total synthesis of (+)‐cavicularin is described. The synthesis features an enantio‐ and regioselective pyrone Diels–Alder reaction of a vinyl sulfone to construct the cyclophane architecture of the natural product. The Diels–Alder substrate was prepared by a regioselective one‐pot three‐component Suzuki reaction of a non‐symmetric dibromoarene.     

Cationic Vesicles Based on Amphiphilic Pillar[5]arene Capped with Ferrocenium: A Redox‐Responsive System for Drug/siRNA Co‐Delivery

A novel ferrocenium capped amphiphilic pillar[5]arene (FCAP) was synthesized and self‐assembled to cationic vesicles in aqueous solution. The cationic vesicles, displaying low cytotoxicity and significant redox‐responsive behavior due to the redox equilibrium between ferrocenium cations and ferrocenyl groups, allow building an ideal glutathione (GSH)‐responsive drug/siRNA co‐delivery system for rapid drug release and gene transfection in cancer cells in which higher GSH concentration exists. This is the first report of redox‐responsive vesicles assembled from pillararenes for drug/siRNA co‐delivery; besides enhancing the bioavailability of drugs for cancer cells and reducing the adverse side effects for normal cells, these systems can also overcome the drug resistance of cancer cells. This work presents a good example of rational design for an effective stimuli‐responsive drug/siRNA co‐delivery system.     

Hierarchical Hybrid Peroxidase Catalysts for Remediation of Phenol Wastewater

We report a new family of hierarchical hybrid catalysts comprised of horseradish peroxidase (HRP)–magnetic nanoparticles for advanced oxidation processes and demonstrate their utility in the removal of phenol from water. The immobilized HRP catalyzes the oxidation of phenols in the presence of H₂O₂, producing free radicals. The phenoxy radicals react with each other in a non‐enzymatic process to form polymers, which can be removed by precipitation with salts or condensation. The hybrid peroxidase catalysts exhibit three times higher activity than free HRP and are able to remove three times more phenol from water compared to free HRP under similar conditions. In addition, the hybrid catalysts reduce substrate inhibition and limit inactivation from reaction products, which are common problems with free or conventionally immobilized enzymes. Reusability is improved when the HRP–magnetic nanoparticle hybrids are supported on micron‐scale magnetic particles, and can be retained with a specially designed magnetically driven reactor. The performance of the hybrid catalysts makes them attractive for several industrial and environmental applications and their development might pave the way for practical applications by eliminating most of the limitations that have prevented the use of free or conventionally immobilized enzymes.     

Band‐Gap Manipulations of Monolayer Graphene by Phenyl Radical Adsorptions: A Density Functional Theory Study

Phenyl radical (Ph^.) adsorption on monolayer graphene sheets is used to investigate the band‐gap manipulation of graphene through density functional theory. Adsorption of a single Ph^. on graphene breaks the aromatic π‐bond and generates an unpaired electron, which is delocalized to the ortho or para position. Adsorption of a second radical at the ortho or para position saturates the radical by electron pairing and results in semiconducting graphene. Adsorption of a second radical at the ortho position (ortho–ortho pairing) is found to be more favorable than adsorption at the para position (ortho–para pairing), and the ortho–ortho pairing has stronger effects on band‐gap opening compared with ortho–para pairing. Adsorption of even numbers of Ph^. on graphene by ortho–ortho and ortho–para pairings, in general, increases the band gap. Our study shows promise of band‐gap manipulation in monolayer graphene by Ph^. adsorption, leading to potential wider applications of graphene.     

靶向抑制DNA拓扑异构酶的抗肿瘤药物研究

DNA拓扑异构酶是真核细胞和原核细胞中的一种基本酶,广泛存在于细胞核中,对DNA的转录、复制以及基因表达过程中的DNA拓扑结构的改变起着重要的作用。研究发现DNA拓扑异构酶在肿瘤组织中高度表达,许多抗肿瘤药物的作用机制与抑制拓扑异构酶有关,目前拓扑异构酶已成为筛选抗肿瘤药物的重要靶点。     

以三嗪衍生物及对苯二甲酸为配体的四个配合物的合成、表征及性质研究

通过水热合成法,合成了4个配位聚合物:[Mn(H2O)(PTZDA)(BDC)]n(1)、[Co(H2O)(PTZDA)(BDC)]n(2)、[Zn(H2O)(PTZDA)(BDC)]n(3)、[Cd(H2O)(PTZDA)(BDC)]n(4)(PTZDA=2,4-二氨基-6-(2′-吡啶)-均三嗪,H2BDC=对苯二甲酸),并分别用X射线单晶衍射、元素分析、红外光谱、差热分析和X-射线粉末衍射表征了这4个配合物。晶体结构分析表明,在配合物1~4中,配体PTZDA与中心金属离子螯合配位,金属离子通过配体BDC2-连结成一维链状结构,一维链之间通过氢键作用连接成三维超分子结构。磁性和荧光分析表明,配合物1和2具有非常弱的反铁磁作用;配合物3和4的荧光均为配体发光。     

Synthesis and electrochemical performance of LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 as a concentration-gradient cathode material for lithium batteries

A well-ordered and spherical LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 cathode material was successfully synthesized from Ni and Mn concentration-gradient precursors via co-precipitation. The crystal structure, morphology and electrochemical properties of LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy, and charge-discharge tests. The material delivered an initial discharge capacity of 174.3 mAh/g at 180 mA/g （1 C rate） between 2.8 and 4.3 V and more than 93.1% of that was retained after 100 cycles. In addition, it also exhibited excellent rate capability, high cut-off voltage and temperature performance.     

高效完成外专业高分子化学教学任务的思考与对策

在充分分析外专业学生的知识结构以及高分子化学知识体系的基础上,提出了一种以高分子化学实验为平台,课上教学与现场实践教学相结合,共同完成外专业高分子化学教学任务的新方法。教学实践结果表明该方法不但有效解决了外专业高分子化学课时少与课程教学内容多的矛盾,而且通过现场实践教学使学生在动手实践中充分体会到了高分子化学的理论知识在日常生活中的重要作用,做到了学与用相结合、理论与实践相结合、课上学习与课下学习相结合。该教研成果为高效完成外专业高分子化学教学任务提供了新思路。     

静电纺丝素/胶原/聚合物复合纤维的制备及其力学性能的研究

目前,将天然高分子蛋白和聚合物共混利用静电纺丝法制作各种组织工程支架材料倍受关注。基于这种研究背景,在本文中利用静电纺丝技术,制备了丝素(SF)/胶原(COL)/聚左旋乳酸(PLLA)和SF/COL/聚左旋乳酸-己内酯(PLCL)两种共混复合纤维膜,通过扫描电镜(SEM)对纤维形态结构分析,发现复合纤维形貌良好,直径较为均一。同时改变纺丝液中高分子蛋白的比例,复合纤维的直径也随之减小。此外,对复合纤维进行了力学性能测试,发现随着聚合物含量的增加,复合纤维膜的力学性能得以改善,SF/COL/PLCL组复合纤维的拉伸性能明显优于SF/COL/PLLA组。