Excitation Wavelength-Dependent Fluorescence of a Lanthanide Organic Metal Halide Cluster for Anti-Counterfeiting Applications

The achievement of significant photoluminescence (PL) in lanthanide ions (Ln³⁺) has primarily relied on host sensitization, where energy is transferred from the excited host material to the Ln³⁺ ions. However, this luminous mechanism involves only one optical antenna, namely the host material, which limits the accessibility of excitation wavelength-dependent (Ex-De) PL. Consequently, the wider application of Ln³⁺ ions in light-emitting devices is hindered. In this study, we present an organic–inorganic compound, (DMA)₄LnCl₇ (DMA⁺=[CH₃NH₂CH₃]⁺, Ln³⁺=Ce³⁺, Tb³⁺), which serves as an independent host lattice material for efficient Ex-De emission by doping it with trivalent antimony (Sb³⁺). The pristine (DMA)₄LnCl₇ compounds exhibit high luminescence, maintaining the characteristic sharp emission bands of Ln³⁺ and demonstrating a high PL quantum yield of 90–100 %. Upon Sb³⁺ doping, the compound exhibits noticeable Ex-De emission with switchable colors. Through a detailed spectral study, we observe that the prominent energy transfer process observed in traditional host-sensitized systems is absent in these materials. Instead, they exhibit two independent emission centers from Ln³⁺ and Sb³⁺, each displaying distinct features in luminous color and radiative lifetime. These findings open up new possibilities for designing Ex-De emitters based on Ln³⁺ ions.     

Single-Atom Zinc Sites with Synergetic Multiple Coordination Shells for Electrochemical H2O2 Production

Precise manipulation of the coordination environment of single-atom catalysts (SACs), particularly the simultaneous engineering of multiple coordination shells, is crucial to maximize their catalytic performance but remains challenging. Herein, we present a general two-step strategy to fabricate a series of hollow carbon-based SACs featuring asymmetric Zn−N₂O₂ moieties simultaneously modulated with S atoms in higher coordination shells of Zn centers (n≥2; designated as Zn−N₂O₂−S). Systematic analyses demonstrate that the synergetic effects between the N₂O₂ species in the first coordination shell and the S atoms in higher coordination shells lead to robust discrete Zn sites with the optimal electronic structure for selective O₂ reduction to H₂O₂. Remarkably, the Zn−N₂O₂ moiety with S atoms in the second coordination shell possesses a nearly ideal Gibbs free energy for the key OOH* intermediate, which favors the formation and desorption of OOH* on Zn sites for H₂O₂ generation. Consequently, the Zn−N₂O₂−S SAC exhibits impressive electrochemical H₂O₂ production performance with high selectivity of 96 %. Even at a high current density of 80 mA cm⁻² in the flow cell, it shows a high H₂O₂ production rate of 6.924 mol g_cat⁻¹ h⁻¹ with an average Faradaic efficiency of 93.1 %, and excellent durability over 65 h.     

Analysis of 14 terpenoids and sterols and variety discrimination of Codonopsis Radix using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry

Recently, we confirmed that the 95% ethanol-extracted fraction of Codonopsis Radix, which contains several triterpenoids and sterols, possesses pharmacological activities. However, due to the low content and diverse types of triterpenoids and sterols, their similar structures, lack of ultraviolet absorption, and difficulty in obtaining controls, few studies have so far assessed their contents in Codonopsis Radix. We accordingly constructed an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry technique for the simultaneous quantitative determination of 14 terpenoids and sterols. Separation was performed on the Waters Acquity UPLC HSS T3 C₁₈ column (100 × 2.1 mm, 1.8 μm) with 0.1% formic acid (A) and 0.1% formic acid in methanol (B) as mobile phase under gradient elution. The determination coefficients for each of the matrix calibration curves were ≥0.9925. The average recovery ranged from 81.25% to 118.05%, with relative standard deviations of <4%. The contents of 14 components in 23 batches were quantified and further analyzed through chemometrics. Linear discriminant analysis can distinguish sample varieties. The quantitative analysis method can accurately determine the contents of 14 components and thereby provide the chemical basis for the quality control of Codonopsis Radix. It also could be a valuable approach for the classification of different Codonopsis Radix varieties.     

Matrix solid-phase dispersion combined with micro-fractionation bioactivity evaluation screening polymethoxylated flavones from Citrus peels

Polymethoxyflavones were a unique class of natural and safe flavonoids containing two or more methoxy groups, which were also the most abundant edible part in Citrus peel. The optimum condition in the process of selective extraction of polymethoxylated flavones from Citrus peel by matrix solid-phase dispersion (MSPD) was as follows: SBA-15 as adsorbent, ethyl acetate as eluent, the mass ratio of adsorbent to sample 1:1, and the mixture of sample and adsorbent was ground for 3 min. Twelve antioxidants were successfully screened by micro-fractionation bioactivity evaluation assay, in which four of them were flavonoid glycosides, seven of them were polymethoxylated flavones, and one was phenylpropanoid. 1-sinapoly-β-D-glucopyranoside (1) was reported for the first time in Citrus peel. And antioxidant capacity of 1-sinapoly-β-D-glucopyranoside, 5, 7, 8, 3′, 4′, 5′-hexamethoxyflavone (6), hexamethoxyflavone (11), and 5, 6, 7, 4′-tetramethoxyflavone (7) were reported for the first time. Nobiletin (compound 8), 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 3′, 4′-heptamethoxyflavone (9) and tangeretin (10) were isolated and purified by countercurrent chromatography combined with preparative liquid chromatography. Antioxidant activity evaluation indicated that the three isolated polymethoxylated flavones owned similar antioxidant activity. This study indicated that MSPD combined with micro-fractionation bioactive evaluation was efficient in screening bioactive compounds for rapid extraction and effective pinpointing bioactive substances in natural products.     

新药炎琥宁的碳氢NMR信号全归属

炎琥宁为中药提取物穿心莲内酯经结构改造后获得的一个抗菌、抗病毒新药,本文应用1D NMR和脉冲梯度场2D NMR实验技术（gCOSY,gHSQC,gHSQC-TOCOSY,gHMBC）对其结构进行了研究,并首次对其¹H NMR、¹³C NMR谱信号进行了全归属.     

液相色谱-串联质谱法同时测定水产品中三苯甲烷类与噻嗪类染料及其代谢产物

采用液相色谱-串联质谱法对鱼肉和虾肉中三苯甲烷类与噻嗪类染料及其代谢物进行测定。样品经对甲苯磺酸-乙酸铵-乙腈溶液提取,正己烷脱脂,二氯甲烷萃取,MCAX固相萃取净化后,以Waters BEH C18色谱柱为分离柱,以0.15%甲酸溶液(含5mmol·L-1乙酸铵溶液)-乙腈混合液为流动相进行梯度洗脱,采用电喷雾正离子源及多反应监测模式进行测定。各化合物的质量浓度在20.0μg·L-1以内呈线性,方法的测定下限(10S/N)均为0.5μg·kg-1。对空白样品进行加标回收试验,回收率在62.6%~108%之间,测定值的相对标准偏差(n=6)在2.0%~14%之间。方法用于鱼肉和虾肉样品的检测,结果与国家标准方法的测定值一致。     

One‐Pot Synthesis of Aliphatic Nitro Compounds by Michael/retro‐Claisen Fragmentation Domino Reaction

A novel and concise method for the construction of γ‐nitro ketones and 1,3‐dinitro compounds with chemoselective acyl transfer has been presented under basic conditions via one‐pot reactions. These reactions feature high atom‐ and step‐economic possess, mild condition and simple operation for one‐pot synthesis of aliphatic nitro compounds. This protocol provides the products in good yields. The possible reaction mechanism has also been proposed.     

高效液相色谱法测定化妆品中5种荧光增白剂

采用高效液相色谱法测定化妆品中5种荧光增白剂的含量。样品经甲醇超声提取,以C18色谱柱为分离柱,以甲醇和5mmol·L-1四丁基硫酸氢铵溶液以不同比例混合的溶液为流动相进行梯度洗脱,用荧光检测器测定。5种荧光增白剂在一定的质量浓度范围内与其峰面积呈线性关系,方法的测定下限(10S/N)在0.1~2.0μg·g-1之间。以空白样品为基体进行加标回收试验,所得回收率在85.1%~97.1%之间,测定值的相对标准偏差(n=6)在1.4%~5.7%之间。     

Quantum-chemical study on the catalytic activity of TinRumO2(1 1 0) surfaces on chlorine evolution

Based on the generalized gradient approximation (GGA), Perdew-Wang-91 (PW91) combined with a periodic slab model has been applied to study the catalytic activity of chlorine evolution on TinRumO2(1 1 0) surface. Metal oxide model TinRumO2 has been established with pure TiO2 and RuO2 on the basis set of Double Numerical plus polarization (DNP), in which the proportion of n:m was 3:1, 1:1, or 1:3. Analysis on the reaction activity in the electrochemical reaction and the electrochemical desorption reaction was based on Frontiermolecular orbital theory. The results show that the TinRumO2 with a ratio of Ti:Ru at 3:1 is best facilitates the electrochemical reaction and electrochemical desorption reaction to produce M-Clads intermediate and precipitate Cl2. In addition, the adsorption energy of Cl on the surface of Ti3Ru1O2 possesses the minimum value of 2.514 eV, and thus electrochemical desorption reaction could occur most easily.     

搅拌速率对β-PbO_2-CeO_2-ZrO_2复合电极材料电化学性能的影响

为了提高三价铬镀铬工艺中阳极材料的性能,采用阳极氧化法制备了掺杂纳米颗粒的β-Pb O2-Ce O2-Zr O2复合电极材料。通过扫描电化学显微镜和析氧极化曲线的测量,考察了不同搅拌速率条件下制备的复合电极材料在硫酸盐体系三价铬镀液中的电催化活性,利用塔菲尔曲线考察了复合电极材料的耐蚀性,并辅以扫描电镜表征了电极材料的微观形貌。结果表明:当施镀搅拌速率为350 r·min-1时,所制备的复合电极材料具有结构致密、电催化活性高、耐蚀性强等特点。