Preparation of D-histidine modified zeolitic imidazolate framework-90 coated capillary column and its application in open-tube capillary electrochromatography enantioseparation

Metal-organic framework materials are a class of novel crystalline porous materials with regular pore structures formed by covalent bonding between metal centers and organic functional groups. Metal-organic framework materials have attracted great interest in analytical chemistry due to their unique properties such as good stability and permanent porosity. In this work, D-histidine was used to carry out chiral modification of zeolitic imidazolate framework-90 under mild conditions, and the D-histidine modified zeolitic imidazolate framework-90 coated capillary column was prepared. This chiral capillary column was used to separate epinephrine, norepinephrine, terbutaline, and tryptophan enantiomers. Under optimum conditions, baseline separations were achieved. The intra-day, inter-day, and inter-column relative standard deviations (n = 3) of the four pairs of enantiomeric migration times were 0.15%–0.56%, 0.74%–2.40%, and 1.93%–3.18%, respectively. Moreover, the D-histidine modified zeolitic imidazolate framework-90 coated capillary could be reused for at least 150 runs without significant changes in the separation efficiency and migration time.     

Flash Nanoprecipitation Fabrication of PEI@Amorphous Calcium Carbonate Hybrid Nanoparticles for siRNA Delivery

RNA interference (RNAi) is a promising approach for disease treatments. But the development of safe and effective delivery carriers remains a major challenge. Organic–inorganic hybrid nanoparticles (NPs), with the integration of functions from distinct materials, show great potential in small interfering RNA (siRNA) delivery. Herein, pH responsive amorphous calcium carbonate NPs (ACC NPs) are prepared using flash nanoprecipitation and hybrid NPs are constructed by coating ACC NPs with polyethyleneimine (PEI) for efficient siRNA delivery. PEI/ACC NPs show robust pH responsiveness and stability as well as effective siRNA loading and protection. Furthermore, siRNA-loaded PEI/ACC NPs demonstrate enhanced cellular uptake and efficient endosomal escape, mediating improved siRNA delivery compared to pure PEI. These findings suggest that PEI/ACC NPs may have great potential in siRNA delivery for RNAi-based therapy.     

Multifunctional Fluorinated Lubricant-Infused Poly(4-Hydroxybutyrate) (P4HB) Membranes for Full-Thickness Abdominal Wall Defect Repair

Abdominal wall defect caused by surgical trauma, congenital rupture, or tumor resection may result in hernia formation or even death. Tension-free abdominal wall defect repair by using patches is the gold standard to solve such problems. However, adhesions following patch implantation remain one of the most challenging issues in surgical practice. The development of new kinds of barriers is key to addressing peritoneal adhesions and repairing abdominal wall defects. It is already well recognized that ideal barrier materials need to have good resistance to nonspecific protein adsorption, cell adhesion, and bacterial colonization for preventing the initial development of adhesion. Herein, electrospun poly(4-hydroxybutyrate) (P4HB) membranes infused with perfluorocarbon oil are used as physical barriers. The oil-infused P4HB membranes can greatly prevent protein attachment and reduce blood cell adhesion in vitro. It is further shown that the perfluorocarbon oil-infused P4HB membranes can reduce bacterial colonization. The in vivo study reveals that perfluoro(decahydronaphthalene)-infused P4HB membranes can significantly prevent peritoneal adhesions in the classic abdominal wall defects’ model and accelerate defect repair, as evidenced by gross examination and histological evaluation. This work provides a safe fluorinated lubricant-impregnated P4HB physical barrier to inhibit the formation of postoperative peritoneal adhesions and efficiently repair soft-tissue defects.     

Separation,identification, and structural characterization of sucrose ester isomers from tobacco

Sucrose esters (SEs) are crucial tobacco smoke flavor precursors and play a significant role in tobacco's functionality. Due to their structural complexity, the separation and analysis of SEs in tobacco remain a major challenge, and massive structures of SEs have not yet been fully identified. In this study, the fractions enriched in SEs were obtained from oriental and flue-cured tobacco through a series of pretreatments, and two types of SEs (Types I and II) were distinguished by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MSⁿ) analysis, with Type II SEs newly characterized in tobacco. Five groups of main SEs were further purified using preparative high-performance LC (HPLC) coupled to an evaporative light scattering detector, and their structures were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry techniques including ¹H, ¹³C, correlation spectroscopy, heteronuclear single quantum correlation, and heteronuclear multiple bond correlation. By combining LC-MSⁿ and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, the structures of eight SE isomers were finally proposed, of which four were newly identified. These findings further enhance the understanding of the structural diversity of SEs in tobacco, serving as a valuable reference for future research on the elucidation, synthesis, and metabolism of SEs.     

二硫纶修饰的β-环糊精的自包合以及对金属离子的响应

利用圆二色光谱, 核磁, 等温滴定量热法和化学滴定方法研究单-6-马来二氰二硫代酸钠-β-环糊精在水溶液中的自包合性质。化学滴定实验结果表明十二烷基硫酸钠(SDS), Cu²⁺和Co²⁺可以改变单-6-马来二氰二硫代酸钠-β-环糊精的构象, 并且得出单-6-马来二氰二硫代酸钠-β-环糊精在水溶液中的存在形式是自包合的结论;Cu²⁺可以作为打开单-6-马来二氰二硫代酸钠-β-环糊精自包合结构的"钥匙", 使其构象改变后可以与中性红(NR)发生包合作用;加入EDTA与Cu²⁺配位后, 单-6-马来二氰二硫代酸钠-β-环糊精恢复自包合结构, 同时释放中性红客体分子。     

pH值对Bi_2MoO_6晶体形貌和可见光催化性能的影响

以(NH4)6Mo7O24·4H2O和Bi(NO3)3·5H2O为原料,采用普通水热法制备Bi2Mo O6光催化剂,研究p H值对制备该光催化剂的影响。对所制备的系列样品,采用X-射线衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、比表面积分析仪、X射线光电子能谱仪(XPS)和紫外-可见漫反射(UV-Vis DRS)进行表征。结果表明:p H值对Bi2Mo O6晶体的物相组成、形貌和光催化性能均有显著影响。p H值为1~7时,所制备的样品为纯相Bi2Mo O6,p H值为9或11时,出现第二相Bi3.64Mo0.36O6.55;随着p H值的升高,形貌依次为纳米棒、纳米片和无规则纳米颗粒。在可见光(λ≥420 nm)照射下,通过光催化降解罗丹明B(Rhodamine B,Rh B),探讨了制备Bi2Mo O6的p H值对其可见光催化活性的影响。当p H=7时,制备的样品光催化效果最好,光照50 min后对初始浓度为5 mg·L-1的罗丹明B溶液的降解率为85%。     

以3, 5-二甲基-1-羧甲基-4-吡唑甲酸为配体的两个锌的配合物的合成、晶体结构和荧光性能

以3,5-二甲基-1-羧甲基-4-吡唑甲酸和4,4′-联吡啶为配体,合成了1个单核锌(Ⅱ)配合物[Zn(4,4′-bpy)(Hcmdpca)2(H2O)3]·2H2O(1)和1个锌(Ⅱ)的一维配位聚合物[Zn(4,4′-bpy)(Hcmdpca)2(H2O)]·3H2O(2)(H2cmdpca=3,5-二甲基-1-羧甲基-4-吡唑甲酸;4,4′-bpy=4,4′-联吡啶),并用元素分析、红外光谱、X-射线单晶衍射结构分析、热重分析等对其进行了表征。配合物1和2都属于单斜晶系,空间群为P21/c。配合物1的锌离子都位于一个畸变的八面体构型中。配合物1中的独立结构单元间通过分子间氢键作用构成一个三维的超分子结构。而在2中,锌离子位于一个畸变的四方锥构型中,每个4,4′-联吡啶分子桥联2个相邻的锌(Ⅱ)离子,形成一个一维链;这些一维链和水分子通过分子间氢键进一步形成一个三维的结构。此外还考察了1和2的热稳定性和固体荧光性质。     

Cp2ZrCl2-catalyzed synthesis of 2-aminovinyl benzimidazoles under microwave conditions

A microwave-assisted general method for the synthesis of 2-aminovinyl benzimidazoles has been developed.Treatment of the 1,2-phenylenediamines and N-arylated/N,N-dialkylated 3-aminoacroleins with bis(cyclopentadienyl)zirconium(IV) dichloride(Cp2Zr Cl2) as the catalyst under microwave irradiation for 3–5 min followed by in situ Mn O2 oxidation afforded thirteen 2-aminovinyl benzimidazoles in good yields.     

Two-dimensional correlation analysis of continuous online in situ ATR-FTIR on the adsorption of butyl xanthate at the surface of a-PbO

The adsorption behavior of butyl xanthate on the surface of lead oxide was investigated using continuous online in situ attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared（ATR-FTIR） spectroscopy technique and two dimensional（2D） correlation analysis.The adsorbed layer studied was prepared by coating α-PbO particles onto the surfaces of the ZnSe crystal.The appearance of spectral peaks at 1203 cm^-1,1033 cm^-1 and their red shift indicated the formation and aggregation of xanthate at the surface of α-PbO.According to 1R intensity changes after rinsing with deionized water and a NaOH solution,the adsorption was proved to be a chemisorption type.The competition between xanthate and OH for the surfaces leads to desorption of xanthate at higher pH.The technique of 2D correlation ATR-FTIR spectroscopy was used to evaluate the changing order of spectral intensities in the adsorption process,and the results indicated that xanthate micelles were formed at the surfaces.The adsorption kinetics of butyl xanthate was found to be a pseudo-second-order reaction model and the adsorption capacity of butyl xanthate at α-PbO was as high as 281 mg g^-1 after 150 min.     

高分子复合材料自增强技术的研究进展

自增强高分子材料是一种特殊的多相体系,其基体相与增强相的化学结构相同但物理性质不同,因其界面具有良好的相容性与粘结强度而具有较大的应用价值,同时,也非常有利于材料的回收利用。本文总结了自增强高分子材料的一系列制备方法,并将其分为非原位成型法与原位成型法,具体包括纤维热压法、绷紧纤维过热法、薄膜嵌入热压法、口模拉伸、辊筒拉伸和旋转挤出法等成型方法,并着重介绍其制备工艺及存在的缺陷。最后对自增强高分子材料的前景进行了展望。