Solubility of Lanthanide Chlorides ( Ln Cl3) in Alkali Metal Chlorides ( M Cl): Thermodynamics and Electrical Conductivity of the M 3 Ln Cl6 Compounds

Summary.  Several compounds may exist in LnCl₃–MCl mixtures. Those corresponding to the M ₂ LnCl₅ and MLn ₂Cl₇ stoichiometries are formed in a few systems only, with diverse stability strongly dependent on both the corresponding lanthanide and alkali metal. On the other hand, M ₃ LnCl₆ that occur in most systems have a far larger stability range and melt congruently. These latter compounds were investigated in the present work by differential scanning calorimetry and electrical conductivity measurements. The thermodynamic and transport properties were correlated to structural features and related to the mechanism of compound formation. Corresponding author. E-mail: Marcelle.Gaune-Escard@polytech.univ-mrs.fr Received October 2, 2002; accepted November 6, 2002 Published online April 24, 2003 RID="a" ID="a" This paper is dedicated to Professor H. Gamsj?ger on the occasion of his birthday     

Using multidimensional projection techniques for reaching a high distinguishing ability in biosensing

Recent advances in the control of molecular engineering architectures have allowed unprecedented ability of molecular recognition in biosensing, with a promising impact for clinical diagnosis and environment control. The availability of large amounts of data from electrical, optical, or electrochemical measurements requires, however, sophisticated data treatment in order to optimize sensing performance. In this study, we show how an information visualization system based on projections, referred to as Projection Explorer (PEx), can be used to achieve high performance for biosensors made with nanostructured films containing immobilized antigens. As a proof of concept, various visualizations were obtained with impedance spectroscopy data from an array of sensors whose electrical response could be specific toward a given antibody (analyte) owing to molecular recognition processes. In addition to discussing the distinct methods for projection and normalization of the data, we demonstrate that an excellent distinction can be made between real samples tested positive for Chagas disease and Leishmaniasis, which could not be achieved with conventional statistical methods. Such high performance probably arose from the possibility of treating the data in the whole frequency range. Through a systematic analysis, it was inferred that Sammon's mapping with standardization to normalize the data gives the best results, where distinction could be made of blood serum samples containing 10(-7) mg/mL of the antibody. The method inherent in PEx and the procedures for analyzing the impedance data are entirely generic and can be extended to optimize any type of sensor or biosensor.     

Phases of the K2TaF7–TaF5 binary system

The phase equilibria in the K₂TaF₇–TaF₅ binary system were determined up to x _TaF5 = 0.5 by means of differential scanning calorimetry. XRD diffraction analysis of solidified mixtures was performed. Besides the K₂TaF₇ and KTaF₆ phases, the presence of a third phase was observed, as well. It was suggested that the last phase melts incongruently. Correspondence: B. Kubikova, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry SAS, Dúbravská cesta 9, Bratislava, 845 36, Slovakia.     

C-Glycopyranosyl-1,4-benzoquinones and -hydroquinones opening access to C-glycosylated analogs of vitamin E

2-(Per-O-acetyl-β-d-glycopyranosyl)-1,4-dimethoxybenzenes led to C-glycosyl-hydroquinones suitable for preparing C-glycosylated analogs of vitamin E, having the sugar moiety free or acetylated.     

Calorimetric investigations of the MBr−NdBr3 melts (M=Li,Na, K,Cs)

Present work is a part of thermodynamic research program on the MX?LnX₃ system (M=alkali metal,X=Cl, Br andLn=lanthanide). Molar enthalpies of mixing in the LiBr?NdBr₃, NaBr?NdBr₃ and KBr?NdBr₃ liquid binary systems have been determined at temperature 1063 K by direct calorimetry in the whole range of composition. Investigated systems are generally characterized by negative enthalpies of mixing with minimum atX _NdBr3≈0.3–0.4. These enthalpies decrease with decrease of ionic radii of alkali metals. Molar enthalpies of solid-solid and solid-liquid phase transitions of K₃NdBr₆ and Cs₃NdBr₆ have been also determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). K₃NdBr₆ is formed at 689 K from KBr and K₂NdBr₅ with enthalpy of 44.0 kJ·mol^?1 whereas Cs₃NdBr₆ is stable at ambient temperature and undergoes phase transition in the solid state at 731 K with enthalpy of 8.8 kJ·mol^?1. Enthalpies of melting have been also determined.     

Phase diagram and electrical conductivity of the CeBr3–CsBr binary system

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry - Phase equilibrium in the CeBr3–CsBr binary system was established from differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). This system includes three...     

Synthesis and Antitubercular Evaluation of New Bis-1,2,3-Triazoles Derived from D-Mannitol

Five new bis-1,2,3-triazole derivatives from D-mannitol, namely 2,3,4,5-tetra-O-acetyl-1,6-dideoxy-1,6-bis-(4-substituted-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)-D-mannitol (4), have been synthesized from 2,3,4,5-tetra-O-acetyl-1,6-diazido-1,6-dideoxy-D-mannitol (3) and alkynes, employing copper (I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) methodology. Evaluation of their in vitro antitubercular activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H₃₇Rv using the Alamar Blue susceptibility test indicated poor activities. However, this study has provided information about the SAR of D-mannitol derivatives in the search for new anti-TB drugs based on this carbohydrate.     

Purification and Biochemical Characterization of Polyphenol Oxidases from Embryogenic and Nonembryogenic Cotton (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Gossypium hirsutum</Emphasis> L.) Cells

Polyphenol oxidases (PPOs) were isolated from cell suspensions of two cultivars of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.), and their biochemical characteristics were studied. PPO from Coker 312, an embryogenic cultivar, showed a highest affinity to catechol 20 mM, and PPO from R405-2000, a nonembryogenic cultivar, showed a highest affinity to 4-methylcatechol 20 mM. The optimal pH for PPO activity was 7.0 and 6.0 for Coker 312 and R405-2000, respectively. The enzyme had an optimal temperature of 25 °C and was relatively stable at 20–30 °C. Reducing sodium metabisulfite, ascorbic acid, dithiothreitol, SnCl₂, and FeCl₃ markedly inhibited PPO activity, whereas its activity was highly enhanced by Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, and Mn²⁺ and was moderately inhibited by Ba²⁺, Cu²⁺, and Zn²⁺. The analysis revealed a single band on the sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis which corresponded to a molecular weight of 55 kDa for Coker 312 and 42 kDa for R405-2000.     

Investigation of 4-acetyl-2,6-dibenzyl-1,5-dihydroxy-2-methylcyclohexa-4,6-dien-3-one by X-ray crystallography and 1H-NMR spectroscopy

Benzylation of 3-methylphloracetophenone [1-(2,4,6-trihydroxy-3-methylphenyl)ethanone] (3) with benzyl chloride gave 4-acetyl-2,6-dibenzyl-1,5-dihydroxy-2-methylcyclohexa-4,6-dien-3-one (5). Compound 5 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Fdd2 with a = 17.586(2), b = 42.891(5), c = 10.279(2) Å, V = 7753(2) Å,³ and Z = 16. When crystals of 5 were dissolved in [D₆]acetone the compound underwent tautomerization and a mixture of 5 and its keto form 4 was obtained (keto form/enol form ratio 1:4).