Hybrid materials in which reduced graphene oxide (rGO) is decorated with Au nanoparticles (rGO–Au NPs) were obtained by the in situ reduction of GO and AuCl4?(aq) by ascorbic acid. On laser excitation, rGO could be oxidized as a result of the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) excitation in the Au NPs, which generates activated O2 through the transfer of SPR‐excited hot electrons to O2 molecules adsorbed from air. The SPR‐mediated catalytic oxidation of p‐aminothiophenol (PATP) to p,p′‐dimercaptoazobenzene (DMAB) was then employed as a model reaction to probe the effect of rGO as a support for Au NPs on their SPR‐mediated catalytic activities. The increased conversion of PATP to DMAB relative to individual Au NPs indicated that charge‐transfer processes from rGO to Au took place and contributed to improved SPR‐mediated activity. Since the transfer of electrons from Au to adsorbed O2 molecules is the crucial step for PATP oxidation, in addition to the SPR‐excited hot electrons of Au NPs, the transfer of electrons from rGO to Au contributed to increasing the electron density of Au above the Fermi level and thus the Au‐to‐O2 charge‐transfer process. 相似文献
The large deviation theorems, exponential inequalities and a non-uniform estimate of the Berry–Esséen theorem in a discounted version are proved.Dedicated to Professor Vytautas Statulevičius on the occasion of his 75th birthday. 相似文献
Here we prove a limit theorem in the sense of the weak convergence of probability measures in the space of meromorphic functions
for a general Dirichlet series. The explicit form of the limit measure in this theorem is given.
Partially supported by Lithuanian Foundation of Studies and Science 相似文献
A method for the gram-scale production of cellulose-binding domains (CBD) through the proteolytic digestion of a commercial enzymatic preparation (Celluclast) was developed. The CBD obtained, isolated from Trichoderma reesei cellobiohydrolase I, is highly pure and heavily glycosylated. The purified peptide has a molecular weight of 8.43 kDa, comprising the binding module, a part of the linker, and about 30% glycosidic moiety. Its properties may thus be different from recombinant ones expressed in bacteria. CBD-fluorescein isothiocyanate conjugates were used to study the CBD-cellulose interaction. The presence of fluorescent peptides adsorbed on crystalline and amorphous cellulose fibers suggests that amorphous regions have a higher concentration of binding sites. The adsorption is reversible, but desorption is a very slow process. 相似文献
Organometallic-cyclodextrin inclusion compounds were obtained by the treatment of molybdenocene dichloride (Cp2MoCl2) with the modified cyclodextrins (CDs) heptakis-2,3,6-tri-O-methyl-β-CD (TRIMEB) and 2-hydroxypropyl-β-CD (HPβCD) in aqueous solution. The products were isolated by liophilisation and characterised in the solid-state by powder XRD, thermogravimetric analysis, Raman and FTIR spectroscopy, and 13C CP MAS NMR spectroscopy. The results are consistent with inclusion of Cp2MoCl2, rather than hydrolysis products such as [Cp2Mo(H2O)X]+ (X = Cl, OH) or [Cp2Mo(H2O)2]2+. The pure non-included metallocene Cp2MoCl2 and its inclusion compounds with unmodified β-CD, TRIMEB and HPβCD were screened for their potential antiproliferative and cytotoxic activity, in both human cancer and healthy cell lines. Inclusion in CD was found to enhance the cytotoxic effect of Cp2MoCl2, with the TRIMEB adduct displaying the highest anti-tumour activity, along with the lowest toxicity towards non-neoplastic cells. 相似文献
The anti-hyperglycemic flavonoid extract obtained from Genista tenera was first studied by liquid chromatography (LC)-diode array detection (DAD) which showed the presence of two major compounds. One of them was identified as genistein-7-O-glucoside. Luteolin-7-O-glucoside was detected as a minor constituent, while luteolin-7,3'-di-O-glucoside and rutin were found in trace amounts. LC-DAD-ESI-MS and NMR were used to confirm the structure of these compounds and allowed the elucidation of the structure of the unknown major compound, which is the flavonoid 5,7,4'-trihydroxyisoflavone-8-C-glucoside. 相似文献
Tissue furnish optimization plays a key role in enhancing tissue properties, making the process cost-effective. Typically, this furnish is composed of a mixture of hardwood eucalyptus fibers (HW) and softwood (SW) fibers, which ensure strength and tissue machine runnability. However, the tissue paper production with the maximization of eucalyptus fibers achieves softer papers at less cost, since SW fibers are often more expensive than HW fibers. From this perspective, this study aims to investigate the effect of micro/nano-fibrillated cellulose (MFC/NFC) as an additive, on structural, softness, strength, and water absorption properties of tissue papers, promoting partial or total removal of SW fibers to produce 100% eucalyptus materials. MFC/NFC was characterized in terms of morphological, chemical, and water interaction properties. The results showed that MFC/NFC presents a high bonding surface area, high carboxyl group content and, when incorporated into tissue furnishes, it promotes strong inter-fiber bonds. This evidence was also supported by SEM image analysis methods and FTIR. Additionally, laboratory tissue handsheets with low basis weight were produced and used in the characterization assays. Overall, the results indicated that MFC/NFC improved strength, at the expense of bulk, porosity, softness, and absorption properties. Compared to typical industrial furnish mixtures (75%HW?+?25%SW), MFC/NFC enhanced the production of bulkier, porous, and softer structures, but with reduced strength and absorption. It was possible to optimize the furnish composition by using fiber modeling to obtain 3D structure computation simulations with predictive capability. The MFC/NFC proved to be a high-quality additive to improve softness and strength properties.
Downward flux of stratospheric ozone contributes to the near ground level ozone concentrations. The intensity, amount of vertical
ozone flow can be evaluated by the ratio of two cosmogenic radionuclides (33P/32P, 7Be/32P). Some examples presented in this paper are demonstrating the possibilities of this method. The application of tracer method
makes evident the seasonal variations (with maxima during the spring — summer months and minima during winter) of the amount
of stratospheric ozone in the ground air. Average monthly contribution from stratospheric ozone in the lower level of the
atmosphere ranged from 0 to 18% in 1998–99. During short term intervals (2–3 days) the amount of the stratospheric ozone can
increase up to ∼90%. 相似文献
The influence of pulse plating parameters on the surface morphology, grain size, lattice imperfection and corrosion properties
of Zn–Ni alloy has been studied. The coatings were electrodeposited in an alkaline cyanide-free solution. AFM was applied
for surface morphology examination, XRD measurements were carried out for phase composition and texture analysis, electron
probe microanalysis was used for alloy chemical composition studies, while electrochemical techniques were applied for corrosion
performance evaluation. The pulse plated Zn–Ni coatings appeared to consist of the γ-Zn21Ni5 phase and the composition of the alloy depended on the plating parameters. The grain size, lattice imperfection and homogeneity
of grain distribution were established to be the main factors determining corrosion behaviour of the coating.
Presented at the 4th Baltic Conference on Electrochemistry, Greifswald, March 13–16, 2005 相似文献