Influence of Vinyl Groups on the UV-Visible Spectra and Self-Dimerization of Pyrromethenones

Spectral analyses of vinylneoxantho- and vinylisoneoxanthobilirubic acid methyl esters, with endo and exo-vinyl groups respectively, show that the exo-vinyl group causes (1) a greater bathochromic and hyperchromic shift of the long wavelength UV-vis absorption and (2) a smaller dimer association constant in CDCl₃ than does the endo-vinyl in these pyrromethenones.     

Dynamical study on the stimulated processes of an exciton and a biexciton in a polymer

By applying a femtosecond stimulating pulse, we theoretically study the stimulated processes of an exciton and a biexciton in a polymer within the framework of an extended Su–Schrieffer–Heeger tight-binding model. For an exciton, it is obtained that the stimulated emission and absorption between the intragap levels take place with the same probability, by which we will not get the light amplification. However, the light amplification can be realized by the stimulated emission between the intragap levels in a biexciton, which is found to have two different modes. Finally, effect of the stimulating energy and intensity on the stimulated processes is separately analyzed. These results might be of great importance for further improving the optical applications of polymers, especially for optimizing the polymer laser properties.     

Spectral Database Systems: A Review

Abstract: Spectroscopy has been demonstrated to be an important method of analysis and detection. A spectral database system (SDBS) can not only satisfy the traditional requirements for spectral management but also provides several new functions, including spectra sharing on the website and web-based and real-time analysis and detection. Chemists and spectroscopists could analyze and detect pure materials and some mixtures rapidly with the help of standard SDBS, and now they are trying to improve these systems to fulfill rapid analysis for complex mixtures, even those as complex as agro-products. Overall, SDBS make it possible to analyze and detect unknown samples rapidly and nondestructively. This article focuses on significant progress in research on infrared (IR), near-infrared (NIR), and Raman SDBSs. Additionally, the drawbacks and obstacles of SDBSs are summarized and trends are discussed.     

High resolution dynamic cardiac MRI using partial separability of spatiotemporal signals with a novel sampling scheme

The partial separability (PS) of spatiotemporal signals has been exploited to accelerate dynamic cardiac MRI by sampling two datasets (training and imaging datasets) without breath-holding or ECG triggering. According to the theory of partially separable functions, the wider the range of spatial frequency components covered by the training dataset, the more accurate the temporal constraint imposed by the PS model. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a new sampling scheme for the PS model in order to cover a wider range of spatial frequency components. In this paper, we propose the use of radial sampling trajectories for collecting the training dataset and Cartesian sampling trajectories for collecting the imaging dataset. In vivo high resolution cardiac MRI experiments demonstrate that the proposed data sampling scheme can significantly improve the image quality. The image quality using the PS model with the proposed sampling scheme is comparable to that of a commercial method using retrospective cardiac gating and breath-holding. The success of this study demonstrates great potential for high-quality, high resolution dynamic cardiac MRI without ECG gating or breath-holding through use of the PS model and the novel data sampling scheme.     

TiO2 Nanotube Array/Monolayer Graphene Film Schottky Junction Ultraviolet Light Photodetectors

Schottky junctions made from a titanium dioxide nanotube (TiO₂NT) array in contact with a monolayer graphene (MLG) film are fabricated and utilized for UV light detection. The TiO₂NT array is synthesized by the anodization and the MLG through a simple chemical vapor deposition process. Photoconductive analysis shows that the fabricated Schottky junction photodetector (PD) is sensitive to UV light illumination with good stability and reproducibility. The corresponding responsivity (R), photoconductive gain (G), and detectivity (D*) are calculated to be 15 A W^?1, 51, and 1.5 × 10¹² cm Hz^1/2 W^?1, respectively. It is observed that the fabricated PD exhibits spectral sensitivity and a simple power‐law dependence on light intensity. Moreover, the height of the Schottky junction diode is derived to be 0.59 V by using a low temperature I–V measurement. Finally, the working mechanism of the TiO₂NT array/MLG film Schottky junction PD is elucidated.     

Study of electrochemical performances of multi-doped spinel Li1.1Mn1.85Co0.075Ni0.075O4 at 4.3 and 5 V

Li_1.1Mn_2???2x Co _x Ni _x O₄ (x?=?0, 0.075) spinel powders were successfully synthesized using a liquid stirred tank reactor method. The electrochemical performances of the undoped and doped spinels at 4.3 and 5 V were investigated by X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The capacity of Li_1.1Mn_2???2x Co _x Ni _x O₄ could be divided into two parts, with 4.3 V as the dividing line in the 3–5 V charge–discharge range. Low capacity and good cyclic performance were obtained when cycled in the 3–4.3 V range for the multi-doped Li_1.1Mn_2???2x Co _x Ni _x O₄ spinel. In comparison with multi-doped spinel at 4.3 V, the results of the cyclic performance worsened at 5 V because the structure underwent further shrinkage, the charge transfer resistance rose and the electrolyte decomposed.     

Effects and Corrections for Mobile NMR Measurement

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) under motion has drawn significant attention in recent years. Motion of the NMR probe has serious effects on NMR measurement. For example, NMR logging normally runs at downhole condition with tool motion at a speed of 30 ft/min. We propose here methods for motion corrections of NMR data based on the quantitative analysis of motion effects on polarization and echo acquisition. We also produced a multi-functional NMR scanning system to verify the theoretical analysis. Presented experiments demonstrate that the theoretical and experimental results match very well.     

Enhanced electrocatalytic oxidation of hydroxylamine on Pt/polypyrrole composite modified glassy carbon electrode

A sensitive hydroxylamine sensor is developed by electrodeposition of Pt nanoparticles on pre-synthesized polypyrrole nanoparticles modified glassy carbon electrode. The modified electrode presents distinctly electrocatalytic activity toward hydroxylamine oxidation. The kinetic parameters such as the overall numbers of electrons involved in hydroxylamine oxidation, the electron transfer coefficient, standard heterogeneous rate constant, and diffusion coefficient are evaluated. The current response increases linearly with increasing hydroxylamine concentrations and exhibits two wide linear ranges of 5.0?×?10^?7–1.1?×?10^?3 and 1.1?×?10^?3–18.8?×?10^?3 M with a detection limit of 0.08 μM (s/n?=?3). The proposed electrode presents excellent operational and storage ability for determining hydroxylamine. Moreover, the sensor shows good sensitivity, selectivity, and reproducibility properties.     

GaN薄膜中的马赛克结构随厚度发生的变化

利用高分辨率X射线衍射(HRXRD)对MOCVD系统中生长在c面Al₂O₃上的不 同厚度的GaN薄膜内马赛克结构进行了研究. 在对称面的三轴X射线衍射曲线中, 用两种方法计算得到晶粒的垂直关联长度和水平关联长度, 两者均随着薄膜厚度的增加而增加, 并且垂直关联长度近似膜厚从倒易空间图中得出的横向关联长度也有相同的趋势, 结合非对称面的衍射曲线用Williamson-Hall方法和外推法分 别拟合出晶粒的面外倾斜角和面内扭转角, 他们随着薄膜厚度的增加显著减少, 这一切都表明厚度的增加, 晶粒的单向有序排列越来越整齐, 外延片的质量越来越高. 关键词： GaN薄膜马赛克结构 厚度 HRXRD     

柔性有机场效应晶体管研究进展

柔性有机场效应晶体管具有可折叠、质量轻、低成本等优点,在柔性显示、柔性传感器、柔性射频标签和柔性集成电路等方面显示了广阔的应用前景.本文在介绍柔性有机场效应 晶体管最新研究进展的基础上, 总结了柔性有机场效应晶体管的器件结构和柔性有机场效应晶体管所使用的衬底材料、 栅绝缘层材料、有源层材料及电极材料, 阐述了柔性有机场效应晶体管的制备工艺, 并讨论了不同的弯曲方式对柔性有机场效应晶体管性能的影响, 最后总结和展望了柔性有机场效应晶体管的应用领域. 关键词： 柔性 晶体管 有机/聚合物 溶液加工