金属钯纳米颗粒/氮化钛复合材料对水中2,4-二氯苯酚的电催化氢化脱氯（英文）

随着社会经济的快速发展,含氯有机物,特别是含氯苯系物,在农业、化工和医药等领域的使用量逐年增多,而使用过程中不合理的排放和控制致使含氯苯系物对生态环境,特别是水体环境的污染日趋严重.含氯苯系物具有高致毒致癌性,易生物富集,且很难被完全降解矿化,已被国家环保局认定为优先控制污染物.常规的废水处理工艺,如吸附、氧化及生物降解等,效率不高,且具有二次污染风险.电催化氢化脱氯技术是一种新型特别针对废水中含氯有机污染物的处理工艺,是通过在阴极电解还原水,原位生成原子态氢,以进攻苯环上C.Cl键,通过C.Cl键断裂H原子取代,使含氯苯系物完全转化为苯系物,达到去毒去害化的目的,近年来越来越受到研究者的关注.在整个电催化氢化脱氯技术中,高效稳定的电催化剂合成是关键,决定着脱氯效率、脱氯动力学、产物选择性及能量的利用率.本文报道了一种简易、无需添加任何表面活性剂的湿式还原法制备金属钯/氮化钛(Pd/TiN)和金属钯/碳(Pd/C)复合材料.在该复合材料中,金属钯颗粒具有均一的纳米尺寸(约5.0 nm)和球状形貌,且均匀分布在TiN和C载体上.作为针对水体中代表性含氯苯系物2,4-二氯苯酚的电催化氢化脱氯反应催化剂,Pd/TiN所展现的活性和稳定性均优于TiN和Pd/C,这源于TiN载体的促进作用.当TiN与Pd复合时,相应形成的Pd-TiN界面可改变Pd表面的电子结构,进一步优化Pd产活性氢及其吸附活化2,4-二氯苯酚的性能,因而其催化氢化脱氯活性增加.阴极工作电压是该催化反应中一个重要操作参数,决定了电催化氢化脱氯的效率和最终产物的构成.实验表明,.0.80 V vs Ag/AgCl是最佳操作电压,此时2,4-二氯苯酚的电催化氢化脱氯效率最高,可达到93.27%,且可实现最大程度的2,4-二氯苯酚向苯酚转化.脱氯反应路径研究发现,在Pd/TiN催化剂上2,4-二氯苯酚脱氯反应路径为2,4-二氯苯酚→对位一氯苯酚,邻位一氯苯酚→苯酚,但Pd/TiN对邻位和对位的C.Cl键断裂基本没有选择性.本文提供了一种新的有效调控Pd材料电催化氢化脱氯性能的方法,可望用于其他氢化反应体系的高效催化剂的设计合成,同时可推动电催化氢化脱氯技术在环境污染修复中的应用.     

Hierarchical chlorine-doped rutile TiO2 spherical clusters of nanorods: Large-scale synthesis and high photocatalytic activity

In this study, we report the synthesis of hierarchical chlorine-doped rutile TiO₂ spherical clusters of nanorods photocatalyst on a large scale via a soft interface approach. This catalyst showed much higher photocatalytic activity than the famous commercial titania (Degussa P25) under visible light (λ>420 nm). The resulting sample was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution TEM (HRTEM), nitrogen adsorption, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, ¹H solid magic-angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (MAS-NMR) and photoluminescence spectroscopy. On the basis of characterization results, we found that the doping of chlorine resulted in red shift of absorption and higher surface acidity as well as crystal defects in the photocatalyst, which were the reasons for high photocatalytic activity of chlorine-doped TiO₂ under visible light (λ>420 nm). These hierarchical chlorine-doped rutile TiO₂ spherical clusters of nanorods are very attractive in the fields of environmental pollutants removal and solar cell because of their easy separation and high activity.     

31P chemical shift of adsorbed trialkylphosphine oxides for acidity characterization of solid acids catalysts

A comprehensive study has been made to predict the adsorption structures and (31)P NMR chemical shifts of various trialkylphosphine oxides (R3PO) probe molecules, viz., trimethylphosphine oxide (TMPO), triethylphosphine oxide (TEPO), tributylphosphine oxide (TBPO), and trioctylphosphine oxide (TOPO), by density functional theory (DFT) calculations based on 8T zeolite cluster models with varied Si-H bond lengths. A linear correlation between the (31)P chemical shifts and proton affinity (PA) was observed for each of the homologous R3PO probe molecules examined. It is found that the differences in (31)P chemical shifts of the R3POH(+) adsorption complexes, when referring to the corresponding chemical shifts in their crystalline phase, may be used not only in identifying Br?nsted acid sites with varied acid strengths but also in correlating the (31)P NMR data obtained from various R3PO probes. Such a chemical shift difference therefore can serve as a quantitative measure during acidity characterization of solid acid catalysts when utilizing (31)P NMR of various adsorbed R3PO, as proposed in our earlier report (Zhao; et al. J. Phys. Chem. B 2002, 106, 4462) and also illustrated herein by using a mesoporous H-MCM-41 aluminosilicate (Si/Al = 25) test adsorbent. It is indicative that, with the exception of (TMPO), variations in the alkyl chain length of the R3PO (R = C(n)H(2n+1); n > or = 2) probe molecules have only negligible effect on the (31)P chemical shifts (within experimental error of ca. 1-2 ppm) either in their crystalline bulk or in their corresponding R3POH(+) adsorption complexes. Consequently, an average offset of 8 +/- 2 ppm was observed for (31)P chemical shifts of adsorbed R3PO with n > or = 2 relative to TMPO (n = 1). Moreover, by taking the value of 86 ppm predicted for TMPO adsorbed on 8T cluster models as a threshold for superacidity (Zheng; et al. J. Phys. Chem. B 2008, 112, 4496), a similar threshold (31)P chemical shift of ca. 92-94 ppm was deduced for TEPO, TBPO, and TOPO.     

Label-free aptasensor for platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) protein

A label-free aptasensor for platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) protein is reported. The aptasensor uses mixed self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) composed of a thiol-modified PDGF binding aptamer and 6-mercaptohexanol (MCH) on a gold electrode. The SAMs were characterized by cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) before and after binding of the protein using [Fe(CN)₆]^3−/4−, a redox marker ion as an indicator for the formation of a protein-aptamer complex. The CVs at the PDGF modified electrode showed significant differences, such as changes in the peak currents and peak-to-peak separation, before and after binding of the target protein. The EIS spectra, in the form of Nyquist plots, were analyzed with a Randles circuit while the electron transfer resistance R_ct was used to monitor the binding of the target protein. The results showed that, without any modification to the aptamer, the target protein can be recognized effectively at the PDGF binding aptamer SAMs at the electrode surface. Control experiments using non-binding oligonucleotides assembled at the electrode surfaces also confirmed the results and showed that there was no formation of an aptamer-protein complex. The DPV signal at the aptamer functionalized electrode showed a linearly decreased marker ion peak current in a protein concentrations range of 1-40 nM. Thus, label-free detection of PDGF protein at an aptamer modified electrode has been demonstrated.     

Observation of Spontaneous C=C Bond Breaking in the Reaction between Atomic Boron and Ethylene in Solid Neon

A ground‐state boron atom inserts into the C=C bond of ethylene to spontaneously form the allene‐like compound H₂CBCH₂ on annealing in solid neon. This compound can further isomerize to the propyne‐like HCBCH₃ isomer under UV light excitation. The observation of this unique spontaneous C=C bond insertion reaction is consistent with theoretical predictions that the reaction is thermodynamically exothermic and kinetically facile. This work demonstrates that the stronger C=C bond, rather than the less inert C?H bond, can be broken to form organoboron species from the reaction of a boron atom with ethylene even at cryogenic temperatures.     

折射率梯度引起反转的光自旋霍尔效应研究

从经典电动力学出发,研究了由折射率梯度导致的反转光自旋霍尔效应。通过分析光从光疏介质入射到光密介质和从光密介质入射到光疏介质两种情况,揭示了光自旋霍尔效应中的横移与偏振态、折射率梯度以及入射角等因素的定性关系。当入射角一定时,光从光疏介质入射到光密介质时的水平偏振横移绝对值大于垂直偏振横移,而从光密介质入射到光疏介质的情况正好与之相反,并且传输场的横移方向取决于折射率梯度方向,增大入射角能明显增强光自旋霍尔效应,对某一特定的线偏振光束,其左、右旋圆偏振光分量的横移等值反向。这些研究结果为调控光自旋霍尔效应提供了有效途径。     

转换反射中光自旋霍尔效应的自旋堆积方向

从理论上和实验上研究了转换反射中光自旋霍尔效应的自旋堆积方向的方法,建立了描述光束在空气-棱镜界面反射的自旋堆积模型,揭示了横移与光束入射偏振角的定性关系。研究发现,当入射角小于布儒斯特角时,随着入射偏振角的逐渐增大,自旋堆积的方向发生反转。而当入射角大于布儒斯特角时,自旋堆积的方向不再随入射偏振角的变化而反转。结果表明,在光束入射角为确定值且小于布儒斯特角的情况下,可以通过调控光束的入射偏振角转换自旋堆积的方向。转换自旋堆积方向的研究为有效调控光自旋霍尔效应提供了新的途径。     

In Vitro Antileishmanial and Antischistosomal Activities of Anemonin Isolated from the Fresh Leaves of Ranunculus multifidus Forsk

Leishmaniasis and schistosomiasis are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) infecting the world’s poorest populations. Effectiveness of the current antileishmanial and antischistosomal therapies are significantly declining, which calls for an urgent need of new effective and safe drugs. In Ethiopia fresh leaves of Ranunculus multifidus Forsk. are traditionally used for the treatment of various ailments including leishmaniasis and eradication of intestinal worms. In the current study, anemonin isolated from the fresh leaves of R. multifidus was assessed for its in vitro antileishmanial and antischistosomal activities. Anemonin was isolated from the hydro-distilled extract of the leaves of R. multifidus. Antileishmanial activity was assessed on clinical isolates of the promastigote and amastigote forms of Leishmania aethiopica and L. donovani clinical isolates. Resazurin reduction assay was used to determine antipromastigote activity, while macrophages were employed for antiamastigote and cytotoxicity assays. Antischistosomal assays were performed against adult Schistosoma mansoni and newly transformed schistosomules (NTS). Anemonin displayed significant antileishmanial activity with IC₅₀ values of 1.33 nM and 1.58 nM against promastigotes and 1.24 nM and 1.91 nM against amastigotes of L. aethiopica and L. donovani, respectively. It also showed moderate activity against adult S. mansoni and NTS (49% activity against adult S. mansoni at 10 µM and 41% activity against NTS at 1 µM). The results obtained in this investigation indicate that anemonin has the potential to be used as a template for designing novel antileishmanial and antischistosomal pharmacophores.     

Ryle and Intentionality

After some opening comments on how I think one should approach the philosophy of mind, I look at what relatively little Gilbert Ryle had to say explicitly about intentionality, that occurring almost exclusively in his several papers on phenomenology. Then, I discuss the notion of intentionality with respect to the doctrines of The Concept of Mind, although neither the word nor the idea, strictly speaking, appears anywhere in the book. Following more exposition of my own views, including an argument I have made for a certain specific theory of intentionality, I close with some reflections on Ryle as a modern-day Aristotelian.