Study of the Photodegradation Kinetics and Pathways of Hexaflumuron in Liquid Media

Hexaflumuron, one of the benzoylphenylurea insect growth regulators, can be leached into surface water and thus having a potential impact on aquatic organisms. In this study, the photodegradation processes of hexaflumuron under high‐pressure mercury lamp irradiation were assessed. The photodegradation kinetics were studied, as were the effects of pH, different light sources, organic solvents and environmental substances, including nitrate ions (NO₃^?), nitrite ions (NO₂^?), ferrous ions (Fe²⁺), ferric ions (Fe³⁺), humic acid, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂). Three photodegradation products in methanol were identified by gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry (GC‐MS). In general, the degradation of hexaflumuron followed first‐order kinetics. In the four media studied, the photodegradation rate order was n‐hexane > methanol > ultrapure water > acetone. Faster degradation was observed under high‐pressure mercury lamp irradiation than under xenon lamp irradiation. The pH had a considerable effect, with the most rapid degradation occurring at pH 5.0. The photodegradation rate of hexaflumuron was promoted in the presence of NO₃^?, NO₂^?, Fe²⁺, humic acid, SDS and H₂O₂, but inhibited by Fe³⁺. Moreover, the presumed photodegradation pathway was proposed to be the cleavage of the urea linkage.     

A Heterotetranuclear Metal Complex {Ni2Na2} with Azido Bridges

The reaction of Ni(ClO₄)₂ · 6H₂O with 3‐ethoxy‐2‐hydroxybenzaldehyde (Hemp), methylamine, and NaN₃ in DMF solution, under solvothermal conditions, leads to the formation of the heterotetrametallic cluster [Ni₂Na₂(μ_1,1,1‐N₃)₂(emimp)₄(DMF)₂] ( I ) (emimp = 2‐ethoxy‐6‐formyl‐phenolate anion, DMF = N,N‐dimethyl‐formamide). Compound I displays dominant ferromagnetic interactions through μ_1,1,1‐N₃ bridging mode.     

Synthesis,Characterization, DNA Binding Properties,and Antioxidant Activity of Novel Copper(II) and Zinc(II) Complexes with Bis(pyrrol‐2‐yl‐methylamine) Ligands

Three novel ligands H₄Lⁿ (n = 1–3) and their copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes were prepared and characterized on the basis of elemental analyses, molar conductivity, ¹H NMR, UV/Vis, and IR spectroscopy as well as mass spectrometry. DNA binding properties of the ligands and their complexes were investigated by absorption spectroscopy, ethidium bromide displacement experiments, and viscosity measurements. The experimental results indicate that the new ligands and their complexes can bind to DNA and the binding affinities of the complexes are higher than those of the ligands. In addition, the antioxidant activity of the ligands and complexes was determined by superoxide and hydroxyl radical scavenging methods in vitro, indicating that the complexes exhibit more effective antioxidant activity than the ligands alone.     

羧基化单壁碳纳米管涂层同时测定纯净水中的烷基酚和双酚A

用溶胶-凝胶方法制备了羧基化碳纳米管溶胶凝胶固相微萃取涂层,采用顶空固相微萃取-气相色谱法测定纯净水中的烷基酚和双酚A.优化了萃取涂层的萃取时间、萃取温度、盐浓度以及解析时间等实验参数.结果表明,在萃取温度为90℃和盐浓度为0.36 g/mL的条件下萃取30 min,250℃下解析3 min,涂层的萃取效果最好.与商用...     

Synthesis and drug release properties of novel pH- and temperature-sensitive copolymers based on a hyperbranched polyether core

Multi-arm star amphiphilic hyperbranched copolymers with poly(2-(dimethylamino) ethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) shell and hyperbranched poly(3-ethyl-3-(hydroxymethyl)oxetane) (HBPO) core were synthesized by reversible addition?Cfragmentation chain transfer method. The hyperbranched copolymers were further modified by succinic anhydride (SUC) to obtain the novel pH- and thermosensitive hyperbranched copolymer HBPO-star-PDMAEMAs-SUC. The composition and morphology of synthesized copolymers were investigated by ¹H NMR, dynamic light scattering, and transmission electron microscopy. These copolymers exhibited phase transitions in response to pH and temperature. The pH-dependent release properties of the drug-loaded micelles were also investigated using indomethacin (IND) as a model drug. The IND-loaded micelles displayed a rapid drug release at an alkaline pH.     

Self-assembly and enhanced photocatalytic properties of BiOI hollow microspheres via a reactable ionic liquid

BiOI uniform flowerlike hollow microspheres with a hole in its surface structures have been successfully synthesized through an EG-assisted solvothermal process in the presence of ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium iodine ([Bmim]I). The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), nitrogen sorption, and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). A possible formation mechanism for the growth of hollow microspheres was discussed. During the reactive process, ionic liquid not only acted as solvents and templates but also as an I source for the fabrication of BiOI hollow microspheres and was vital for the structure of hollow microspheres. Additionally, we evaluated the photocatalytic activities of BiOI on the degradation of methyl orange (MO) under visible light irradiation and found that as-prepared BiOI hollow microspheres exhibited higher photocatalytic activity than BiOI nanoplates and TiO(2) (Degussa, P25) did. On the basis of such analysis, it can be assumed that the enhanced photocatalytic activities of BiOI hollow microspheres could be ascribed to its energy band structure, high BET surface area, high surface-to-volume ratios, and light absorbance.     

Determination of the interaction enthalpy between microemulsion droplets by isothermal titration microcalorimetry

A new experimental design for the measurement of the real heat of dilution of the microemulsion droplets by isothermal titration microcalorimetry (ITC) has been reported and used to study the interaction enthalpies of the droplets for the system of water/sodium bis(2-ethylhexyl)-sulfosuccinate (AOT)/toluene. The results are in good agreement with those determined from light-scattering experiments.     

Mechanics of nanoindentation on a monolayer of colloidal hollow nanoparticles

We explore the collective mechanical behavior of monolayer assemblies composed of close-packed arrays of hollow silica nanoparticles using a spherical nanoindentor. Seven types of well-defined hollow nanoparticles are studied with their radii ranging from 100 to 300 nm and shell thickness ranging from 14 to 44 nm. Micromechanical models reveal the underlying deformation mechanisms during indentation, where the consecutive contacting of the indentor with an increasing number of nanoparticles results in a nonlinear increase in the indentation force with penetration depth. Each contacted hollow nanoparticle successively locally bends, flattens, and then locally buckles. The effective indentation modulus of the monolayer film, which is obtained by a Hertzian fit to the experimental data, is found to be proportional to the elastic modulus of the nanoparticle shell material and scales exponentially with the ratio of particle shell thickness t to radius R to the power of 2.3. Furthermore, we find that for a constant film density with the same (t)/(R) of the constituent nanoparticles, smaller particles with a thinner shell can provide a higher effective indentation modulus, compared to their larger diameter and thicker shell counterparts. This study provides useful insights and guidance for constructing high-performance lightweight nanoparticle films and coatings with potential applications in tailoring stiffness and mechanical energy absorption.     

杉木炭磺酸对4-甲基香豆素的催化合成研究

将杉木粉热解、再用发烟硫酸磺化为杉木炭磺酸,FT-IR、XPS等分析表明,磺化反应成功地将磺酸基团键合到杉木炭骨架上。杉木炭磺酸对乙酰乙酸乙酯和取代酚的Pechmann缩合反应表现了较好的催化活性,催化合成了取代4-甲基香豆素。考察了催化剂的用量等反应条件对Pechmann缩合反应收率的影响,并比较研究了杉木炭磺酸与其...     

1,3-二(1-二茂铁磺酰基-2-苯并咪唑)丙烷的合成、单晶结构和量子化学研究

合成了新型的1,3-二(1-二茂铁磺酰基-2-苯并咪唑)丙烷(BFBP).用红外光谱、核磁、质谱和X射线单晶衍射对其结构进行了表征.该晶体结构属正交晶系,空间群为Pnma,晶胞参数为:a=1.30079(13)nm,b=2.9627(3)nm,c=1.01257(10)nm,y=3.9023(7)nm3,Dc=1.49...