Rational design of the nanowall photoelectrode for efficient solar water splitting

The alternate dielectric component is introduced into a nanowall skeleton for the first time. As a photoelectrode, this novel model can optimize the process of photon absorption, charge separation/migration and surface reaction, resulting in superior photoelectrochemical performance.     

ChemInform Abstract: A 3D Purely Inorganic Porous Framework Based on Keggin Polyoxoanions.

K₂NaH₂ [BW₁₂O₄₀]·12H₂O, prepared by the conventional aqueous method, is characterized by single crystal XRD and IR spectroscopy.     

Efficient sample proteolysis based on a microchip containing a glass fiber core with immobilized trypsin

Trypsin was immobilized on cellulose-coated glass fibers via a condensation reaction between the aldehyde groups of the oxidized cellulose and the primary amino groups of trypsin. A piece of the modified fiber was inserted into the main channel of a poly(methyl methacrylate) microchip to form a microfluidic proteolytic bioreactor. Scanning electron microscopy of the cross section of the fiber revealed a rough film on the surface of the fiber glass. The performance of the bioreactor was demonstrated by the tryptic digestion of hemoglobin and cytochrome c, where the time for digestion was reduced to <10?s. The digests were identified by MALDI-TOF-MS to obtain peptide mass fingerprint spectra. The results indicated that the digestion in the microfluidic bioreactor is comparable to that of a 12-h solution tryptic digest and thus provides a promising platform for the high throughput identification of proteins.

Effect of inorganic ions on the photocatalytic degradation of humic acid

The article studies on the effects of six inorganic ions (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Cl^?, SO ₄ ^2? , H₂PO ₄ ^? , and HCO ₃ ^? ) on titanium dioxide (TiO₂)-based photocatalytic degradation of humic acid (HA). We focus on the effects of the inorganic ions on HA characters, adsorption of HA on TiO₂ and photocatalytic degradation of HA. The results indicate that Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ with HA can form complexes which can decrease the solubility of HA, and then increase the HA adsorbed on TiO₂. However, the complex is more difficult to be degraded than HA. The effects of Cl^? and SO ₄ ^2? are closely related to their influences on HA solubility. The solubility changes of HA to some extent can enhance the adsorption of HA on TiO₂, and promote the photocatalytic degradation. Nevertheless, great solubility decreasing of HA can weaken the photocatalytic degradation. HCO ₃ ^? and H₂PO ₄ ^? can inhibit the photocatalytic degradation process seriously, because HCO ₃ ^? and H₂PO ₄ ^? are the strong scavengers of hydroxyl radicals, and can weaken the adsorption of HA on TiO₂ due to adsorption competition.     

Comparative estimate of the efficiency of the sorption extraction of iodine from chloride solutions

The possibility of applying activated carbon and polymeric sorbents poly(4-vinylpyridine), polytrimethylsilylpropyne (PTMSP), bromo-substituted PNMSP (Br-PNMSP), poly(N-methyl-4-vinylpyridinium iodide) for the sorption recovery of iodine from a 0.5 M solution of sodium chloride is studied. The dependence of iodine sorption on the pH of solution, the amount of adsorbent, and the duration of contact between the solution and adsorbent is studied. The highest sorption capacity (G = 616.78 mg/g) is attained by using poly(N-methyl-4-vinylpyridinium iodide) anionite with the addition of iodine to form complex triiodide ions. The dynamics of iodine adsorption on poly(4-vinylpyridine) is described by a kinetic model of pseudosecond order. The composition and structure of the iodine compounds sorbed by polymers and activated carbon are studied by Raman spectroscopy (RS).     

Long conjugated 2-nitrobenzyl derivative caged anticancer prodrugs with visible light regulated release: preparation and functionalizations

A series of anticancer prodrugs with different chemical functional groups were prepared, in which the styryl conjugated 2-nitrobenzyl derivatives were introduced as the phototrigger to regulate the drug (chlorambucil) release. Compared to the common 4,5-dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzyl caged compounds, most of the prodrugs exhibited large and redshifted one-photon absorption within the visible range. One-photon excitation for the drug release was studied by measuring UV-vis absorption, FT-IR, and HPLC spectra, which suggested that chlorambucil was released effectively and precisely by manipulating external light conditions. And the introduction of different functional groups made this type of prodrug a good platform to further react with some typical drug carriers and to further form excellent visible light responsive drug delivery systems. Moreover, the drug also could be effectively released under the excitation of two-photon at 800 nm with comparable photorelease efficiencies.     

Catalytic activity of halohydrin dehalogenases towards spiroepoxides

A novel activity of halohydrin dehalogenases towards spiroepoxides has been found. The enzyme from Arthrobacter sp. (HheA) catalysed highly regioselective azidolysis of spiroepoxides containing 5, 6 and 7-membered cycloalkane rings, while the enzyme from Agrobacterium radiobacter (HheC), besides high regioselectivity, also displayed moderate to high enantioselectivity (E up to >200) that can be applied for the kinetic resolution of chiral spiroepoxides. The orientations of spiroepoxides in the active site of halohydrin dehalogenases were studied by quantum-chemical calculations and docking simulations. Analyses of the complexes obtained revealed the origins of diastereoselectivity and enantioselectivity of the investigated biotransformations.     

极限圆型Hamilton算子乘积的自伴性

本文讨论了极限圆型Hamilton算子乘积的自伴性,利用Calkin方法及奇异Hamilton系统自伴扩张的一般构造理论,给出了在极限圆型时判定Hamilton算子乘积自伴的一个充要条件.     

高效液相色谱法测定氨基酸口服液中L-色氨酸的不确定度评定

采用高效液相色谱法测定氨基酸口服液中L-色氨酸的含量,对测量结果的不确定度进行评定。结果表明,标准曲线校准和测量重复性是测量过程中不确定度的主要来源,其中标准曲线校准对合成不确定度的影响最大。当氨基酸口服液中L-色氨酸的测定结果为8.8μg/mL时,其扩展不确定度为1.1μg/mL。