Phenol biosensor based on electrochemically controlled integration of tyrosinase in a redox polymer

An amperometric biosensor for the detection of phenolic compounds was developed based on the immobilization of tyrosinase within an Os-complex functionalized electrodeposition polymer. Integration of tyrosinase within the redox polymer assures efficient catechol recycling between the enzyme and the polymer bound redox sites. The non-manual immobilization procedure improves the reproducibility of fabrication process, greatly reduces the desorption of the enzyme from the immobilization layer, and, most importantly prevents fast inactivation of the enzyme by its substrate due to fast redox cycling. A two-layer sensor architecture was developed involving ascorbic acid oxidase entrapped within an electrodeposition polymer in a second layer on top of the redox polymer/tyrosinase layer. Using this sensor architecture it was possible to eliminate the current interference arising from direct ascorbate oxidation up to a concentration of 630 μM ascorbic acid. The effects of the polymer thickness, the enzyme/polymer ratio, and the applied potential were evaluated with respect to optimal sensor properties. The sensitivity of the optimized sensors for catechol was 6.1 nA μM⁻¹ with a detection limit of 10 nM, and for phenol 0.15 nA μM⁻¹ with a detection limit of 100 nM.     

Use of α‐diketones as visible photoinitiators for the photocrosslinking of waterborne latex paints

The efficiency of several α‐diketones as visible light photoinitiators for the crosslinking of waterborne latex dispersions in the presence of acrylic monomers was evaluated. Among the eight α‐diketones studied, camphorquinone allows the fastest curing speed, and the curing of the acrylic waterborne coating is not affected by the presence of oxygen. The properties of the sunlight‐cured volatile organic compound (VOC)‐free pigmented paints prepared from the waterborne latex are as good or better than the equivalent conventional paint containing VOCs. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 40: 3171–3181, 2002     

Enhancement of the static SIMS secondary ion yields of lipid moieties by ultrathin gold coating of aged oil paint surfaces

Static secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) is a powerful technique for identification and localization of pigments and binding media present in traditional paintings. Coating the surface of a cross‐section with a 20 Å thick gold layer improves the yields of secondary ions from the fatty acids and diacids. A chalk tablet containing 1% stearic acid, which was partially covered during gold deposition, is used as a test system to investigate the increase of the organic secondary ion yields upon gold deposition in SIMS imaging. A comparative study of a native and gold‐coated aged surface of a lead white‐containing linseed oil paint demonstrates the enhancement of the organic ion yields on a sample relevant for painting studies. The yields of oil paint‐derived negative ions increase by a factor of 3 whereas the yields of positive ions increase by a factor of 2–4. The different types of charged functional groups determine the degree of improvement in yield. Gold coating improves the ionization process of the fatty acids and does not influence their fragmentation. The dissociation of the lead white by the primary ion beam is reduced due to the gold coating. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

非完全汽化气相色谱法测定溶剂型涂料中的微量苯、甲苯、二甲苯

用乙酸乙酯稀释溶剂型涂料样品，在较低的汽化温度下直接进样，溶剂型涂料中未汽化的组分留在汽化室里，而苯、甲苯和二甲苯汽化后进入毛细管，用气相色谱法氢火焰离子化检测器进行检测，与国家标准分析方法进行比较，该法具有操作简单、精密度高等优点。     

Associative thickeners. Part I: Synthesis,rheology and aggregation behavior

Nonionic associative thickeners with systematic changes in chemical composition have been synthesized. Rheological measurements of thickened latexes are presented as well as measurements of relaxation times, intrinsic viscosity and osmotic pressure of polymers in pure water solution. We find that the general hydrophobicity of the polymers' end groups control both rheology and efficiency. Hydrophobic parts in the interior of the polymer do not seem to effect rheology in latex systems. Viscosity increases with molecular weight in the low molecular region (Mw<10000), and passes through a maximum in the high molecular region. The thickeners seem to form micelle-like aggregates even at very low concentrations, while at higher concentrations the viscoelastic properties may be modeled by means of one Maxwell element. Only the network relaxation times but not the network structure seems to be dependent on the polymers' end group.     

氧化亚铜微/纳米结构的形貌可控制备及光催化和防污性能

利用简便易行的液相法,采用葡萄糖为还原剂,通过调整加料方式、反应温度、NaOH用量等条件,实现具有{110}截面八面体、八面体和短足形等形貌的Cu₂O微/纳米结构的可控制备,运用透射电子显微镜、扫描电子显微镜、紫外可见分光光度计等对产物进行组成、结构、形貌和光响应的表征,对Cu₂O的形貌结构和生长机理进行研究。对比和优化了具有不同形貌的Cu₂O微/纳米结构对甲基橙染料的光催化性能。将不同形貌的微/纳米Cu₂O作为防污剂复配的自抛光防污涂料,涂层磨蚀率、接触角与实海挂板实验证明该涂料具有良好的防污性能。     

稀土(Gd3+,La3+)对Eu(p-MOBA)3phen/PMMA荧光及温敏特性的影响

以稀土氧化物(Eu_2O_3,Gd_2O_3,La_2O_3)、对甲氧基苯甲酸(p-MOBA)、菲咯啉(phen)为原料制备了不同稀土离子(Gd~(3+),La~(3+))掺杂的Eu(p-MOBA)_3phen探针分子。将所合成的探针分子与甲基丙烯酸甲酯(MMA)混合,以过氧化苯甲酰(BPO)为引发剂引发聚合,制得不同稀土(Gd~(3+),La~(3+))掺杂的Eu(p-MOBA)_3phen/PMMA温敏漆样品。利用扫描电镜、紫外-可见吸收光谱、红外光谱和荧光光谱对探针分子的形貌、结构、发光性能及温敏漆的荧光温度猝灭特性进行表征。红外光谱、紫外可见吸收光谱及扫描电镜能谱分析表明,Eu~(3+)与配体p-MOBA、phen成功配位,且掺入的稀土离子(Gd~(3+),La~(3+))未改变Eu(p-MOBA)_3phen结构,说明掺入的稀土离子(Gd~(3+),La~(3+))部分取代了Eu~(3+)。荧光光谱表明,稀土离子(Gd~(3+),La~(3+))的掺入对Eu(p-MOBA)_3phen的发光均具有增益作用,并且相应的温敏漆在50～100℃温度范围内都具有良好的荧光温度猝灭特性。而且相比于镧掺杂的Eu(p-MOBA)_3phen/PMMA,钆掺杂的Eu(p-MOBA)_3phen/PMMA具有更强的荧光发射和更高的测温灵敏度。可见,不同的稀土(Gd~(3+),La~(3+))对Eu(p-MOBA)_3phen/PMMA的荧光及温敏特性影响是不同的。     

Micellar core-shell-type acrylic-polyurethane hybrid materials with self-polishing property

Abstract

Marine fouling can be a serious problem in the shipping industry, since it increases the surface roughness of the hull and hence its frictional resistance to its movement through water. Antifouling paint can be defined as preventing the attachment of marine organisms onto surfaces. However, the most commonly used antifouling coating which is the tributyltin-based self-polishing copolymer causes the severe pollution of marine environment. Ammonium salt-based paints include tertiary amines as biocides which have effective biocidal and biodegradable properties without accumulation in the sea environment. However, ammonium salt-based coatings were too sensitive to seawater and became swollen. In this study, polyurethane-acrylic copolymers were synthesized by radical polymerization. These hybrid materials were found to form core–shell structures in aqueous media. Synthesis and properties of copolymers were investigated by Fourier transform-infrared spectrometer, proton-nuclear magnetic resonance, transmission electron microscopy, and dynamic light scattering. The polishing rate of self-polishing copolymer was determined from the reduction in dry film thickness after artificial seawater immersion under a dynamic condition.     

Pressure-sensitive paint in aerodynamic testing

Pressure-sensitive paint (PSP) is a relatively new aerodynamic measurement tool with the unique capability of providing a field measurement of pressure over a test surface. An introductory review of this technology is presented, which is confined to the application of the PSP method to aircraft development wind tunnel testing. This is at present the primary application area and thus the focus of research on the use of the method, and is the authors' own area of research. Described are PSP fundamentals, the various elements comprising PSP technology, and current limitations and considerations in applying this technology. Experimental results are presented to illustrate the present capability of the method. The few publications currently available on this subject in the open literature are also referenced.     

云纹干涉制栅新技术

本文介绍了两种新的光栅复制技术,它们具有快速、高质量、低成本、操作简单、使用方便、不需特殊仪器等特点.该技术从我国一般力学实验室条件出发,解决了试件栅制作困难,其中漆栅方法可极大地缩短云纹干涉方法的实验周期,该技术也为光栅测试技术的广泛应用提供了方便.