Effects of strain on shot noise properties in graphene superlattices

In this paper the transmission and the shot noise properties through the strain-inducedgraphene superlattices are studied. It is found that for the zigzag direction strain theFano factor shows a peak at new Dirac-like point and the position of the new Dirac pointvaries against the strain. Also, Fano factor has an oscillatory behavior with respect tostrain strength and the oscillation period decreases by increasing the number of barriers.However, for the armchair direction strain the transmission can be blocked by the electricbarrier and the Fano factor approaches 1, this is different from the zigzag directionstrain.     

Response surface optimization of heterogeneous Fenton-like degradation of sulfasalazine using Fe-impregnated clinoptilolite nanorods prepared by Ar-plasma

Research on Chemical Intermediates - Optimization of sulfasalazine degradation using the heterogeneous Fenton-like process in batch mode was investigated by response surface methodology. The...     

One‐pot Synthesis of Octahydroqinazolinones Derivatives Catalyzed by [C4(mim)2](FeCl4)2 under Solvent Free Conditions

In this investigation, a practical green chemistry procedure for synthesis of octahydroqinazolinones and thiones derivatives via condensation of aldehyde, 1,3‐cyclohexanedione/dimedone and urea or thiourea catalyzed by magnetic room temperature dicationic liquid under solvent free conditions is described. The catalyst was studied by UV spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometer, and thermogravimetric analysis. This methodology is of interest due to several advantages such as environmental benign, easy experimental procedure, good yield and reusable catalyst.     

Vilsmeier Reagent: An Efficient Reagent for the Transformation of 2-Aminobenzamides into Quinazolin-4(3H)-one Derivatives

Clean and easy preparation of quinazolin-4(3H)-one derivatives using 2-aminobenzamides and Vilsmeier reagent is described. 2-Aminobenzamides were converted into the corresponding quinazolinones under mild and efficient conditions, in good yields without undesirable by-products.

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Nano- and micro-structure tin (IV) complexes bearing 4-pyridinecarbacylamidophosphate: Sonochemical synthesis,crystal structure,anti-cholinesterase activity,and docking studies

Two di- and triorganotin (IV) complexes, Sn (CH₃)₂Cl₂(4-PCAPh)₂ ( C ₁ ) and Sn(C₆H₅)₃Cl(4-PCAPh) ( C ₂ ); {4-PCAPh = 4-NC₅H₄C(O)NHP(O)(C₆H₁₂N)₂}, have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, ¹H, ¹³C, ³¹P NMR and IR spectroscopy. The crystal structure of C ₁ has been confirmed by X-ray crystallography, which reveals an octahedral geometry surrounding Sn (IV). Both ligands function in an all-trans conformation, with an N-ligated mode for 4-PCAPh. Also, the complexes were prepared at nano- ( Ć ₁ ) and micro-size ( Ć ₂ ) by the sonochemical process. The role of reaction solvent and the concentration of initial reactants on the size and morphology of particles were studied and the products were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The activities and mechanism of complexes C ₁ , C ₂ , Ć ₁ , Ć ₂ and their corresponding ligand ( L ) on cholinesterase (ChE) were evaluated using a modified Ellman's method and Lineweaver-Burk plots. Nanosheet Ć ₁ showed the best activity against AChE and BChE with the IC₅₀ values being 73.08 ± 0.12 μM and 122.48 ± 0.69 μM, respectively, and the mixed-type mechanism. Molecular modeling simulation revealed the binding interaction template for Sn (CH₃)₂Cl₂(4-PCAPh)₂ with the ChE.     

Binding properties of adenosine deaminase interacted with theophylline

Thermodynamic studies were carried out to evaluate the binding of theophylline on adenosine deaminase (ADA) in 50 mM sodium phosphate buffer pH 7.5, at 300 K, using isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC). A simple method for determination of binding isotherm in the drug--ADA interaction was applied using ITC data. ADA has two binding sites for theophylline, which show positive cooperativity in its sites. The intrinsic association equilibrium constants are 6 and 52 mM(-1) in the first and second binding sites, respectively. Hence, occupation of the first site has produced an appreciable enhancement by 8.7 of the binding affinity of the second site. The molar enthalpies of binding are -12.2 and -14.9 kJ/mol in the first and second binding sites, respectively.     

Upgrading the Iranian national laboratory standard to conform to ISO 15189:2012

Accreditation and Quality Assurance - The Reference Health Laboratory (RHL) of Iran is the national authority responsible for making policies and plans for providing quality laboratory services...     

Spin-dependent delay time and Hartman effect in asymmetrical graphene barrier under strain

We study the spin-dependent tunneling time, including group delay and dwell time, in a graphene based asymmetrical barrier with Rashba spin–orbit interaction in the presence of strain, sandwiched between two normal leads. We find that the spin-dependent tunneling time can be efficiently tuned by the barrier width, and the bias voltage. Moreover, for the zigzag direction strain although the oscillation period of the dwell time does not change, the oscillation amplitude increases by increasing the incident electron angle. It is found that for the armchair direction strain unlike the zigzag direction the group delay time at the normal incidence depends on the spin state of electrons and Hartman effect can be observed. In addition, for the armchair direction strain the spin polarization increases with increasing the RSOI strength and the bias voltage. The magnitude and sign of spin polarization can be manipulated by strain. In particular, by applying an external electric field the efficiency of the spin polarization is improved significantly in strained graphene, and a fully spin-polarized current is generated.