X-ray emission for Ar11+ ions impacting on various targets in the collisions near the Bohr velocity

X-ray emission from the collisions of 3 MeV Ar¹¹⁺ ions with V, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn is investigated. Both the x-rays of the target atom and projectile are observed simultaneously. The x-ray yield is extracted from the original count. The inner-shell ionization cross section is estimated by the binary encounter approximation model and compared with the experimental result. The remarkable result is that the Ar K-shell x-ray yield is diminished with the target atomic number increasing, which is completely opposite to the theoretical calculation. That is interpreted by the competitive consumption of the energy loss for the ionization of inner-shell electrons between the projectile and target atom.     

Turing patterns induced by self-diffusion in a predator–prey model with schooling behavior in predator and prey

Nonlinear Dynamics - This article considers a reaction–diffusion predator–prey model with schooling behavior both in predator and prey species and subject to the homogeneous Neumann...     

Multiple stability switches and Hopf bifurcation in a damped harmonic oscillator with delayed feedback

This paper takes into consideration a damped harmonic oscillator model with delayed feedback. After transforming the model into a system of first-order delayed differential equations with a single discrete delay, the single stability switch and multiple stability switches phenomena as well as the existence of Hopf bifurcation of the zero equilibrium of the system are explored by taking the delay as the bifurcation parameter and analyzing in detail the associated characteristic equation. Particularly, in view of the normal form method and the center manifold reduction for retarded functional differential equations, the explicit formula determining the properties of Hopf bifurcation including the direction of the bifurcation and the stability of the bifurcating periodic solutions are given. In order to check the rationality of our theoretical results, numerical simulations for some specific examples are also carried out by means of the MATLAB software package.

     

Metal-Free,Visible-Light-Induced Selective C−C Bond Cleavage of Cycloalkanones with Molecular Oxygen

A metal-free, visible-light-induced oxidative C−C bond cleavage of cycloketones with molecular oxygen is described. Cooperative Brønsted-acid catalysis and photocatalysis enabled selective C−C bond cleavage of cycloketones to generate an array of γ-, δ- and ϵ-keto esters under very mild conditions. Mechanistic studies indicate that singlet molecular oxygen (¹O₂) is responsible for this transformation.     

Current strategies for improving limitations of proteolysis targeting chimeras

Proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs) are bifunctional degrader molecules via hijacking the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) to specifically eliminate targeted proteins. PROTACs have gained momentum as a new modality of attractive technologies in the drug discovery landscape, since it allows to degrade disease-related proteins effectively. Although some PROTACs drugs reached the clinical research, they are still facing some bottlenecks and challenges that should not be neglected, such as poor oral bioavailability and potential toxic side effects. To overcome these limitations, herein, we provide an overview of recent strategies for improving the durability of PROTACs by enhancing cell permeability and reducing toxic side effects. Meanwhile, the impact of these strategies on improving oral bioavailability as well as their advantages and drawbacks will also be discussed. This review will give a useful reference toolbox for PROTACs design and further promote its clinical application.     

Research progress on Na3V2(PO4)2F3-based cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have received significant attention in large-scale energy storage due to their low cost and abundant resources. To obtain high-performance SIBs, many intensive studies about electrode materials have been carried out, especially the cathode material. As various types of cathode material for SIBs, a 3D open framework structural Na₃V₂(PO₄)₂F₃ (NVPF) with Na superionic conductor (NASICON) structure is a promising cathode material owing to its high operating potential and high energy density. However, its electrochemical properties are severely limited by the poor electronic conductivity due to the insulated [PO₄] tetrahedral unit. In this review, the challenges and strategies for NVPF are presented, and the synthetic strategy for NVPF is also analyzed in detail. Furthermore, recent developments of modification research to enhance their electrochemical performance are discussed, including designing the crystal structure, adjusting the electrode structure, and optimizing the electrolyte components. Finally, further research and application for future development of NVPF are prospected.     

含肟基Schiff碱配体及其Cu(Ⅱ)配合物的合成及超分子结构

合成了一个含肟基Schiff碱配体(HL,C₁₅H₁₆N₂O)及其Cu(Ⅱ)配合物[CuL₂],采用元素分析、红外光谱、紫外光谱以及X-射线单晶衍射分析进行了表征。结果表明,配体HL结构中,一对HL分子通过分子间的Cl…Cl卤键(Cl…Cl的距离为0.3459(3)nm)链接形成了二聚体,每个二聚体通过分子间C-H…π作用链接其它4个相邻的二聚体形成了无限的三维超分子网状结构。Cu(Ⅱ)配合物为单核结构,由1个Cu(Ⅱ)离子和2个双齿配体组成。Cu(Ⅱ)离子的配位数为4,具有平面四边形结构。在Cu(Ⅱ)配合物结构中每个配合物分子通过分子间C-H…π作用链接其它4个相邻的分子形成了二维层状超分子结构,这种层状结构通过π…π堆积作用而进一步连接。     

MOFs/水凝胶复合材料的制备及其应用研究

金属有机框架(MOFs)具有大量的孔隙结构和活性位点,在气体吸附、催化、医疗等领域均发挥了巨大的作用。MOFs是晶体粉末,具有脆性较大、在水中易分解和不易回收等缺点,从而限制了其应用。通过MOFs与柔性高分子的复合,特别是与水凝胶的复合,极大地改善了复合材料的柔顺性、可回收和可加工性等特性,进一步拓宽了MOFs的应用领域。本文详细阐述了基于水凝胶MOFs原位生成法、MOFs /水凝胶同时生成法和水凝胶包裹MOFs法等三种不同方法制备MOFs/水凝胶复合材料的研究进展,并对上述三种制备方法的特点及其产物特征进行了总结,进一步归纳了复合材料在生物医药、催化、废水处理和气体吸附等领域的应用。最后,对MOFs/水凝胶复合材料制备方法的改进和复合材料应用前景进行了深入讨论和展望。