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Beyond Cartesian limits: Leibniz's passage from algebraic to “transcendental” mathematics

This article deals with Leibniz's reception of Descartes' “geometry.” Leibnizian mathematics was based on five fundamental notions: calculus, characteristic, art of invention, method, and freedom. On the basis of methodological considerations Leibniz criticized Descartes' restriction of geometry to objects that could be given in terms of algebraic (i.e., finite) equations: “Descartes's mind was the limit of science.” The failure of algebra to solve equations of higher degree led Leibniz to develop linear algebra, and the failure of algebra to deal with transcendental problems led him to conceive of a science of the infinite. Hence Leibniz reconstructed the mathematical corpus, created new (transcendental) notions, and redefined known notions (equality, exactness, construction), thus establishing “a veritable complement of algebra for the transcendentals”: infinite equations, i.e., infinite series, became inestimable tools of mathematical research.     

Efficient indirect electrochemical in-situ regeneration of nadh:electrochemically driven enzymatic reduction of pyruvate catalyzed by d-ldh

Using [Cp(Me)₅Rh(bipy)C1]C1 (1) as redox catalyst for the continous NADH regeneration it was possible to perform an electrochemically driven enzymatic reduction of pyruvate to D-lactate catalyzed by D-LDH at a rate of 5 turnovers per hour. This is by a factor of 20 faster than the best results obtained until now. Current yields of 50 to 70 % may be obtained.     

Bell's theorem based on a generalized EPR criterion of reality

First, the demonstration of Bell's theorem, i.e., of the nonlocal character of quantum theory, is spelled out using the EPR criterion of reality as premises and a gedankenexperiment involving two particles. Then, the EPR criterion is extended to include quantities predicted almostwith certainty, and Bell's theorem is demonstrated on these new premises. The same experiment is used but in conditions that become possible in real life, without the requirements of ideal efficiencies and zero background. Very high efficiencies and low background are needed, but these requirements may be met in the future.     

Bioprocessing of commodity chemicals research directions for government,industry, and academia

Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology - The US chemical industry is facing maturing markets, variability in raw materials supply, and stiff competition from emerging chemical industries in other...     

A new program for DSC purity analysis

DSC purity determinations have become very popular today [3]. The latest edition of the Mettler software package for thermal analysis, TA72.S GraphWare, now comprises a powerful purity evaluation program. It is based on the simultaneous calculation of the mole ratio of the sum of the eutectic impurities, the melting point of the pure component, the melting point of the substance present and the linearization term. The portion of the melting curve investigated is selected appropriately.Experience has shown, that the applied heating rate is a very important parameter which influences the duration of the measurement and also the possible exposure to elevated temperature where decomposition can become a problem and last but not least the accuracy of the calculated impurity value.

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Zusammenfassung Die DSC-Reinheitsbestimmung ist heute eine weit verbreitete Methode, die mit einer einzigen Messung und unter Verwendung geeigneter Auswerteprogramme eine Bestimmung der absoluten eutektischen Reinheit einer Probe zulÄsst. Gleichzeitig können weitere thermodynamische Daten bestimmt werden, wie Schmelzpunkt der Probensubstanz und der reinen Hauptkomponente und die Schmelzenthalpie der Probe.Durch experimentelle Befunde konnte gezeigt werden, dass die Wahl der Aufheizrate kritisch ist in bezug auf die Genauigkeit und die Signifikanz der ermittelten Daten.

     

HPLC-NMR of fatty alcohol ethoxylates

The application of HPLC-NMR for the analysis of a mixture of fatty alcohol ethoxylates (FAEs) is described. The use of the new generation, cryogenically cooled probes is investigated in respect of the sensitivity advantage that they provide. The FAE mixture is separated using liquid chromatography at the critical point of adsorption. The ability of the method to differentiate between the different end groups and the degree of polymerization of the mixture constituents is investigated. Both on-flow and stop-flow HPLC-NMR techniques were used together with two-dimensional NMR spectroscopy. The results are compared with those obtained by using an evaporative light scattering detector for the HPLC.