Application of Horner–Emmons Olefination to the Crown-Ether Derivatives

An effective synthetic approach to the preparation of a new crown-ether vinylogs involving the Horner–Emmons olefination of carbonyl precursors with the use of C₂- and C₅-phosphonates was proposed. The effects of the conjugation chain length and the nature of the terminal polar functions in the phosphonate reagent on the yield and process stereoselectivity were discussed.     

Hydrosilylation of 2-(2-Propynyl)-2,3-dihydro-1,2-benzothiazol-3-one 1,1-Dioxide with 1-Alkynyl(dimethyl)- and Bis(1-alkynyl)methylsilanes

Hydrosilylation of 2-(2-propynyl)-2,3-dihydro-1,2-benzothiazol-3-one 1,1-dioxide with 1-alkynyldimethyl- and bis(1-alkynyl)methylsilanes of the general formula Me _n HSi(C=-CR)₃-n (n = 1, 2) in the presence of H₂PtCl₆ (Speier's catalyst) occurs in a nonregioselective but stereoselective fashion, yielding mixtures of the corresponding trans-- and -adducts. The fraction of the latter ranges from 50 to 70%, depending mainly on the substrate nature rather than on the nature of substituent at the triple bond of the reagent.     

A very large diversity space of synthetically accessible compounds for use with drug design programs

We have constructed a very large virtual diversity space containing more than 10¹³ chemical compounds. The diversity space is built from about 400 combinatorial libraries, which have been expanded by choosing sizeable collections of suitable R-groups that can be attached to each link point of their scaffolds. These R-group collections have been created by selecting reagents that have drug-like properties from catalogs of available chemicals. As members of known combinatorial libraries, the compounds in the diversity space are in general synthetically accessible and useful as potential drug leads. Hence, the diversity space can be used as a vast source of compounds by a de novo drug design program. For example, we have used such a program to generate inhibitors of HIV integrase enzyme that exhibited activity in the micromolar range.     

Synthesis of 5,10,15,20-tetra[6' -nitro-1,3,3-trimethylspiro- (indolino-2,2' -2H-chromen-5-yl)]porphyrin and its metal complexes

A new 5,10,15,20-tetrasubstituted porphyrin containing four 6’-nitro-1,3,3-trimethylspiro(indolino-2,2’-2H-chromene) substituents and its complexes with Zn²⁺ and Cu²⁺ ions were prepared and characterized by physicochemical methods of analysis.     

Influence of inert components on the formation of conducting channels in ion-exchange membranes

In this work, the results of investigation of the influence of inert binder and reinforcing fabric on structural organization and mechanism of current transfer in homogeneous and heterogeneous ion-exchange membranes are presented by theoretical analysis of parameters of the extended three-wire conductivity model. It was established that analogy in reorganization of the current paths takes place in the course of inclusion of the reinforcing fabric in perfluorinated membranes and addition of polyethylene and nylon 6 to ion-exchange resins during preparation of heterogeneous membranes. In comparison with perfluorinated membranes, the essential difference in conducting properties of heterogeneous membranes is the opportunity for the current transfer via the channel filled with equilibrium solution. The size of this channel decreases with increase in the volume fraction of the inert component inside the membrane.     

Development strategies and biopharmaceutical aspects of drug delivery systems

One of the approaches to enhancing drug efficiency consists in the development of drug delivery systems. Development, research, and standardization of biologically available, functional, molecularly structured systems with unique mechanical, physicochemical, and other properties requires joint effort of many disciplines: from materials science to pharmacy. The main goal of the development of drug delivery systems is to prolong residence of a drug in biological fluids (this first of all relates to readily soluble pharmaceutical substances), ensure targeted action (especially with highly toxic substances), and enhance solubility for improving its bioavalability (with sparingly soluble substances).     

Experimental study of cyclic action of plasma on tungsten

We report on experimental results on multiple action of hydrogen, deuterium, and helium plasmas produced by a plasma gun and the Globus-M tokamak on tungsten. The surface temperature in the course of irradiation is measured with a bichromatic pyrometer with a time resolution of ?1 μs. The morphology of the surface layer is investigated and X-ray structure analysis of tungsten exposed to multiple radiations by the plasma under various conditions is carried out. A slight decrease in the lattice parameter in the sample subjected to the maximal number of irradiation cycles is detected. It is shown that the morphology of the tungsten surface irradiated by the hydrogen plasma from the gun and by the deuterium plasma from the Globus-M tokamak changes (the structure becomes smoother). The characteristic depth of the layer in which impurities have been accumulated exceeds 0.5 μm. This depth was the largest for the sample exposed to 1000 shots from the gun and 2370 shots from the tokamak. It is shown that the helium jet from the plasma gun makes it possible to simulate the action of helium ions on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) diverter, producing a layer of submicrometer particles (bubbles).     

Properties of CoPt ferromagnetic layers for application in spin light-emitting diodes

The magnetic properties of Co₄₅Pt₅₅ films deposited by electron-beam evaporation in vacuum have been studied. The measurements of the Faraday and Kerr magnetooptical effects confirm the presence of the easy-magnetization axis perpendicular to the Co₄₅Pt₅₅ surface. It is shown that the perpendicular magnetic anisotropy and the residual magnetization are retained at 300 K for a long time. The magnetic characteristics of the Co₄₅Pt₅₅ layer surface have been studied by magnetic force microscopy, and “circular” mobile magnetic structures have been detected. The spin light-emitting diodes based on In(Ga)As/GaAs heteronanostructures with Co₄₅Pt₅₅ contact layers were fabricated. These diodes emit circularly-polarized light in the absence of an external magnetic field.     

Photoconductive detector of circularly polarized radiation based on a MIS structure with a CoPt layer

Physics of the Solid State - A photoconductive detector of circularly polarized radiation based on the metal–insulator–semiconductor structure of CoPt/(Al2O3/SiO2/Al2O3)/InGaAs/GaAs is...