Electrochemical performance of a nano SnO2-modified LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode material

The nano SnO₂-modified LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ was successfully prepared by a carrier transfer method. The pristine and modified samples were characterized with various techniques such as XRD, SEM, XPS and EDS. The results showed that the SnO₂ particles did not enter the crystal structure of LiNi1/3Co1/ 3Mn1/3O₂, many nano SnO₂ particles were uniformly covered on the surface of LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ and the modified thin layer could inhibit the dissolution of transition metal oxides. The electrochemical tests indicated that the existence of nano SnO₂ could improve the discharge capacity and rate capability owing to the decreased interfacial polarization. The cycling stability was remarkably improved at room temperature and 55 ℃. The XRD patterns of the fresh NCM electrode and after 50 cycles proved that the structural change of NCM was not so effective on the capacity fade.     

The selectivity of triethylene glycol modified glassy carbon electrode for charged and uncharged pieces

A triethylene glycol modified glassy carbon electrode(TEG–GCE) was fabricated by a controlledpotential electrolysis procedure. The performance of the film on the modified electrode surface was investigated by cyclic voltammetry with different probes. It was firstly found that while neutral pieces could penetrate the TEG film on the GCE surface, the ionic pieces, whatever it is anion or cation, was blocked by the film. This property was successfully used for determining dopamine(DA) in the presence of ascorbic acid(AA) with differential pulse voltammetry(DPV).     

聚苯胺共价修饰的氧化石墨烯的合成及其光限幅性能

利用酰胺化反应将聚苯胺(PANI)共价接枝到氧化石墨烯(GO)的表面,得到的杂化材料GO-PANI能很好地分散在常见的有机溶剂中。样品的XPS谱和红外光谱数据证实了在GO和PANI之间存在酰胺键。在316nm激光激发下,PANI和GO-PANI分别在420nm和416nm处显示出很强的荧光峰。GO-PANI的最大发射峰相对于PANI的发射峰蓝移了4nm,且荧光强度增强。开孔Z-扫描实验结果表明:与PANI相比,GO和PANI的共价键合使材料在532nm激光辐照下表现出更大的非线性消光系数和三阶非线性极化率虚部值,光限幅性能明显增强。     

Influence of the Solvent on the “Casting” Methodology for MWCNT‐Modified Glassy Carbon and Platinum Electrodes

The choice of electrode material and surface preparation method are usually dictated by the suitability of the electrode to observe an electrochemical parameter, such as heterogeneous electron transfer rate, surface coverage, or redox potential. Thus, the glassy carbon (GC) and platinum (Pt) electrodes were modified with multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) by direct “casting” modification using nine different aliquots of solvents. After drying at room temperature, the modified electrode showed distinct redox peaks corresponding to ferrocyanide oxidation/reduction. Using chemometrics, the cyclic voltammograms with higher current intensity were obtained for those in which ethanol, water and acetone as dispersing agents were used for GCE and dimethylformamide, water and acetone for Pt electrode modification.     

Preparation and properties of modified bismaleimide resins by novel bismaleimide containing 1,3,4‐oxadiazole

Bismaleimide (BMI) resin is a high‐performance thermosetting polymer, but its inherent brittleness hinder a broader range of application. Therefore, it has aroused wide concern to improve the toughness of BMI resins without scarification of their thermal stability. This paper reported some studies on modified BMI resins based on diallyl bisphenol A, novel BMI monomers, e.g. 2‐[3‐(4‐maleimidophenoxy)phenyl]‐5‐(4‐maleimidophenyl)‐1,3,4‐oxadiazole (m‐Mioxd) or 2‐[4‐(4‐maleimidophenoxy)phenyl]‐5‐(4‐maleimidophenyl)‐1,3,4‐ oxadiazole (p‐Mioxd) in different proportions (0.87:1, 1:1, 1.2:1; mol/mol). The curing mechanism and kinetics of the copolymerized systems were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Thermogravimetric analysis was applied to study the thermal properties of the cured resins, and the results indicated that the modified resins had excellent thermal stability with high residual weight percentage at 700°C (>50%), temperatures for 5% weight loss around 400°C. Besides, N,N′‐4,4′‐bismaleimidodiphenylmethylene and O,O′‐diallyl bisphenol A resin blends were modified by m‐Mioxd and p‐Mioxd, respectively. We investigated the effects of mole concentration of m‐Mioxd or p‐Mioxd on the curing process, mechanical properties, fracture toughness, and heat resistance of the modified resins. The results revealed that the introduction of m‐Mioxd and p‐Mioxd could improve the impact property of the modified BMI resins. When their proportion was 0.07, the impact strength increased 123.8% and 108.3%, respectively. The novel chain‐extended BMIs could reduce the crosslink density of cured resins and improve the brittleness effectively. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Design and Synthesis of High‐Affinity Dimeric Inhibitors Targeting the Interactions between Gephyrin and Inhibitory Neurotransmitter Receptors

Gephyrin is the central scaffolding protein for inhibitory neurotransmitter receptors in the brain. Here we describe the development of dimeric peptides that inhibit the interaction between gephyrin and these receptors, a process which is fundamental to numerous synaptic functions and diseases of the brain. We first identified receptor‐derived minimal gephyrin‐binding peptides that displayed exclusive binding towards native gephyrin from brain lysates. We then designed and synthesized a series of dimeric ligands, which led to a remarkable 1220‐fold enhancement of the gephyrin affinity (K_D=6.8 nM ). In X‐ray crystal structures we visualized the simultaneous dimer‐to‐dimer binding in atomic detail, revealing compound‐specific binding modes. Thus, we defined the molecular basis of the affinity‐enhancing effect of multivalent gephyrin inhibitors and provide conceptually novel compounds with therapeutic potential, which will allow further elucidation of the gephyrin–receptor interplay.     

Structure and Mechanism of an Aspartimide‐Dependent Peptide Ligase in Human Legumain

Peptide ligases expand the repertoire of genetically encoded protein architectures by synthesizing new peptide bonds, energetically driven by ATP or NTPs. Here, we report the discovery of a genuine ligase activity in human legumain (AEP) which has important roles in immunity and tumor progression that were believed to be due to its established cysteine protease activity. Defying dogma, the ligase reaction is independent of the catalytic cysteine but exploits an endogenous energy reservoir that results from the conversion of a conserved aspartate to a metastable aspartimide. Legumain’s dual protease–ligase activities are pH‐ and thus localization controlled, dominating at acidic and neutral pH, respectively. Their relevance includes reversible on–off switching of cystatin inhibitors and enzyme (in)activation, and may affect the generation of three‐dimensional MHC epitopes. The aspartate–aspartimide (succinimide) pair represents a new paradigm of coupling endergonic reactions in ATP‐scarce environments.     

Locating Gases in Porous Materials: Cryogenic Loading of Fuel‐Related Gases Into a Sc‐based Metal–Organic Framework under Extreme Pressures

An alternative approach to loading metal organic frameworks with gas molecules at high (kbar) pressures is reported. The technique, which uses liquefied gases as pressure transmitting media within a diamond anvil cell along with a single‐crystal of a porous metal–organic framework, is demonstrated to have considerable advantages over other gas‐loading methods when investigating host–guest interactions. Specifically, loading the metal–organic framework Sc₂BDC₃ with liquefied CO₂ at 2 kbar reveals the presence of three adsorption sites, one previously unreported, and resolves previous inconsistencies between structural data and adsorption isotherms. A further study with supercritical CH₄ at 3–25 kbar demonstrates hyperfilling of the Sc₂BDC₃ and two high‐pressure displacive and reversible phase transitions are induced as the filled MOF adapts to reduce the volume of the system.     

Surface‐Specific Functionalization of Nanoscale Metal–Organic Frameworks

A method for modifying the external surfaces of a series of nanoscale metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) with 1,2‐dioleoyl‐sn‐glycero‐3‐phosphate (DOPA) is presented. A series of zirconium‐based nanoMOFs of the same topology (UiO‐66, UiO‐67, and BUT‐30) were synthesized, isolated as aggregates, and then conjugated with DOPA to create stably dispersed colloids. BET surface area analysis revealed that these structures maintain their porosity after surface functionalization, providing evidence that DOPA functionalization only occurs on the external surface. Additionally, dye‐labeled ligand loading studies revealed that the density of DOPA on the surface of the nanoscale MOF correlates to the density of metal nodes on the surface of each MOF. Importantly, the surface modification strategy described will allow for the general and divergent synthesis and study of a wide variety of nanoscale MOFs as stable colloidal materials.     

结构动力学方程的二次加速度积分法

本文提出了结构动力学方程求解的一类二次加速度逐步积分法，推导了计算公式，分析了积分稳定性和精度。通过理论分析和具体算例表明，这种方法具有相当高的积分精度，但积分是条件稳定的。