Synthesis and photoresponsive study of azobenzene centered polyamidoamine dendrimers

A new series of novel polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers 4, 5 and 6 possessing azobenzene units specifically at the core were prepared and their reversible trans/cis photoisomerization properties were studied. PAMAM dendritic wedges as well as azo-based PAMAM dendrimers were fully characterized by means of FT-IR, NMR (¹H and ¹³C), mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS), thermogravimetric and elemental analysis.     

Construction and application of photoresponsive smart nanochannels

In living organisms, many biological processes are inextricably linked with light, such as the photosynthesis systems and rhodopsin. Hence, construction of light-sensitive biomimetic-nanochannels, which can realize the functions of cells and other membrane structures with high degree of spatial and temporal control, is particularly attractive and challenging. As a cornerstone of light-sensitive nanochannels, the photoresponsive materials are a big family and at their mature stage after several decades of development, which can provide different strategies to construct biomimetic photoresponsive nanochannels. In this review, we mainly summarize the construction and applications of photoresponsive nanochannels on the basis of various photoresponsive materials. The construction of photoresponsive nanochannels can be classified into four categories: photoresponsive inorganic nanochannels based on inorganic-compound-based photonic sensitive materials; photoresponsive organic nanochannels based on organic-compound-based photonic sensitive materials; photoresponsive polymers nanochannel based on photoresponsive polymers materials and potential photoresponsive nanochannels based on other photoresponsive materials. After introducing the construction of photoresponsive nanochannels, the review highlights some of the most recent applications of photoresponsive nanochannels in separation, energy conversion and storage, drug delivery and so on.     

Review of the recent progress in photoresponsive molecularly imprinted polymers containing azobenzene chromophores

Photoresponsive molecularly imprinted polymers (PMIPs) containing azobenzene have received wide research attention in recent years and made notable achievements. This article reviews the recent developments on PMIPs containing azobenzene. Topics include the following: (i) brief introduction of azobenzene, molecularly imprinted polymers, and PMIPs containing azobenzene; (ii) progress in functional monomers, cross-linkers, and polymerization conditions; (iii) preparation methods, properties, applications, as well as advantages and disadvantages of conventional PMIPs; (iv) substrate, preparation method, and applications of photoresponsive surface molecularly imprinted polymers; and (v) some perspectives for further development of PMIPs containing azobenzene.     

Synthesis and insecticidal activities of 1,8-naphthyridine derivatives

1,8-Naphthyridines (NAP) are biological important scaffolds in bioactive molecules design. By hybrid of NAP with neonicotinoid core structure, nine novel NAP derivatives were synthesized and subjected to insecticidal activities evaluation. Some of the compounds showed excellent insecticidal activity against cowpea aphids (Aphis craccivora) with LC₅₀ values ranging from 0.011 mmol/L to 0.067 mmol/L. The results indicated that 1,8- naphthyridine can be used as insecticidal structure for further modification.     

Synthesis of calix[4]arene(amido)monocrowns and their photoresponsive derivatives

A series of new calix[4]arene(amido)mono-crown compounds have been synthesized through aminolysis of calix[4]arene esters and intramolecular cyclization of the intermediates. The title compounds were converted into their nitro and azo substituted derivatives to provide novel photoresponsive molecular receptors for transition metal ions. Single crystal X-ray analysis of calix[4]arene(ethyleneamido)mono-crown (2a) revealed that the compound is present in a cone conformation with an amido loop that caps the lower rim of calix[4]arene cavity to result in stacking along axis a and axis c to provide supramolecular aggregates in the solid state. Evaluation of synthesized macrocycles in the solution phase for recognition of transition metal cations (Cr³⁺, Fe²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Ag⁺, Cd²⁺, Pb²⁺, Hg⁺, Hg²⁺, Pd²⁺, and Pt²⁺) by UV-visible spectroscopy revealed that p-tert-butyl-calix[4]arene mono-(amidocrown) 1c selectively shows a blue shift at 38 nm on interaction with Hg⁺ ions.     

Design, synthesis, and bioactivity of cyanonitrovinyl neonicotinoids as potential insecticides

Abstract  

A series of cyanonitrovinyl neonicotinoids were designed and synthesized via five steps in about 35% overall yields. All compounds were structurally characterized by ¹H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), ¹³C NMR, infrared (IR), and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS), and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis of 2-[1-[(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)methyl]-2-imidazolidinylidene]-2-nitroacetonitrile revealed that the double bond is (E)-configured. The preliminary agriculture bioassay indicated that one compound exhibited moderate insecticidal activity against pea aphid.     

Redox flow batteries toward more soluble anthraquinone derivatives

The application of organic redox-active molecules in aqueous flow batteries demands a deeper understanding of how structures and electrolyte compositions determine solubility. Here we review recent work on anthraquinone derivatives to highlight key factors such as functional groups and counter ions. We discuss the prospect of further increasing solubility and outstanding issues in electrolyte design and solubility measurements.     

吡虫啉分子印迹聚合物的合成及固相萃取性能研究

采用分子印迹技术,以丙烯酸为功能单体,乙二醇二甲基丙烯酸酯为交联剂,在甲醇溶液中合成了吡虫啉分子印迹聚合物,研究了聚合物的吸附性和选择性,用聚合物固相萃取大蒜中吡虫啉残留量。结果表明,聚合物通过离子键和氢键对模板分子产生了印迹效应,对吡虫啉具有明显的选择性。通过优化淋洗和洗脱条件,对大蒜中的残留吡虫啉富集。     

Reusable photoresponsive Ag/AgCl nanocube-catalyzed one-pot synthesis of seleno[2,3-b]pyridine derivatives

Research on Chemical Intermediates - In this study, a facile and rapid method was developed to synthesize intensely organoselenium compounds, namely ethylseleno[2,3-b]pyridine carboxylate,...     

Two new tetrahydrofuran derivatives from the fungus Mucor spp. SNB-VECD11D isolated from the Chrysomelidae Acalymma bivittula

Two new tetrahydrofuran derivatives, mucorinic acids A (1) and B (2) as well as the three known secondary metabolites dehydroabietic acid (3), Δ8-dihydroabietic acid (4) and 8-pimarenic acid (5) were isolated from a solid culture of the fungus Mucor spp. isolated on insect Acalymma bivittula. The structure of these compounds was elucidated by analysis of NMR and MS spectroscopic data. Compounds were tested in antimicrobial and insecticidal assays. Dehydroabietic acid exhibited moderate larvicidal activity on Aedes aegypti larvae with 65% mortality at 10 ppm. Both new compounds 1 and 2 showed interesting antibacterial activity on Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin resistant S. aureus with MIC values in the 8–16 μg/ml.     

Engineering Photocleavable Protein-decorated Hydrogels to Regulate Cell Adhesion and Migration

Cell adhesion and migration play essential roles in tissue development and maintenance, and abnormal cell migration is involved in life-threatening diseases, including vascular disease, tumor formation, and metastasis. The advances in hydrogel-based 3D cell culture development facilitated the investigation of cell motility behavior, including cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesion and cell migration in a microenvironment more related to in vivo situations. Establishing advanced methods for these in vitro studies is thus necessary. Photo-sensitive proteins show advantages in remote and non-invasive regulation of hydrogels' properties, and thus are of great potential in regulating 3D cultured cells' behavior. In the presented study, we engineered photocleavable protein(PhoCl)-decorated hydrogels to regulate cell adhesion and migration of MDA-MB-231. The integrin-binding motif RGD was fused to the PhoCl and was decorated on the hydrogel. After being exposed to light at 405 nm, the PhoCl was cleaved and the RGD motif was released, resulting in detachment of the binding cells. The regulatory effect of the light illumination showed a time-dependent and cell density-dependent manner. Furthermore, the elimination of RGD by patterned light exposure completely suspended the cell migration to the corresponding region, suggesting a controllable regulation of the cell migration direction.     

A 'chemically-gated' photoresponsive compound as a visible detector for organophosphorus nerve agents

We describe a versatile and convenient visible detection method for organophosphorus compounds based on a colorless 'pro-photoresponsive' organic molecule that undergoes photochemical ring-closing to produce a colored isomer only after it reacts with vapors of the phosphorylating agent.     

Temperature-dependence of the solubility of some acetanilide derivatives in several organic and aqueous solvents

The thermodynamic functions free energy, enthalpy, and entropy of solution, were evaluated from the solubility data of acetanilide, acetaminophen, and phenacetin, determined at several temperatures in water, octanol, isopropyl myristate, and chloroform. These three organic solvents mutually saturated with water, and finally, in cyclohexane. In the aqueous media, the solubility was determined at pH 7.4 and ionic strength 0.15?mol?L^?1. The excess free energy and the activity coefficients of the solutes were also determined. The solubility for acetanilide and phenacetin was higher in organic media such as octanol and chloroform than is those obtained in the aqueous media and cyclohexane, while for acetaminophen the solubility was higher in octanol than those obtained in the other solvents.     

Macrocyclised pheynyl cinnamate dimer utilisable as photoresponsive chiral dopant for nematic liquid crystals

A macrocyclised phenyl cinnamate dimer with a chiral spacer was prepared, and its photochemistry was compared with that of a precursor linear dimer and corresponding monomeric compounds. Although ultraviolet irradiation of the monomer resulted merely in cis–trans isomerisation of a cinnamate, irradiation of the cyclic and linear dimers induced intra-molecular [2 + 2] photodimerisation of cinnamate groups. Photodimerisation in the cyclic dimer proceeded 20 times faster than in the linear dimer. In a nematic liquid crystal, the cyclic dimer exhibited a high helical twisting power of 27.5 μm^?1, which decreased to 6.7 μm^?1 with dimerisation. A macrocyclised dimer such as this can be used as a photoresponsive chiral dopant for nematic liquid crystals.     

Synthesis,bioactivity, action mode and 3D-QSAR of novel anthranilic diamide derivatives

Several newly synthesized anthranilic diamide derivatives were found to exhibit excellent bioactivity. The action mode test and 3D-QSAR analysis provided valuable information for evaluation and future design of anthranilic diamide insecticides.     

Zero‐Valent Aluminum as Reducer in Sodium Carbonate Solution for Degradation of Imidacloprid

Imidacloprid (IMI ) was reduced by zero‐valent aluminum (ZVAl ) in sodium carbonate solution and tested by high‐performance liquid chromatography (HPLC ). The IMI degradation rate was heavily dependent on Na₂CO₃ concentration and reaction time but only slightly on temperature, reaching 99.4% in 0.5 mol/L Na₂CO₃ solution with 5 g/L ZVAl in 60 min. The degradation of IMI follows first‐order kinetics. We used high‐performance liquid chromatography‐mass spectrometry (HPLC‐MS ) for analyzing the transformation products, and found that IMI disintegrated into IMI urea, IMI guanidine, IMI nitrosamine, and 1‐choloro‐5‐methcyclohea‐1,4‐diene.     

含偶氮苯生色团的树枝状大分子的研究进展

含偶氮苯生色团的树枝状大分子是一类新型的功能化大分子，是目前功能大分子研究中最为活跃的方向之一。本文分类综述了含偶氮苯生色团的树枝状大分子的合成方法，结构及主要性能，并对其光响应性能进行了重点讨论。     

Conversion of yttrium-aluminum garnet to soluble forms as a result of mechanochemical treatment

Summary The changes in the solubility and in the phase composition of yttrium-aluminum garnet (YAG) as a result of its mechanochemical treatment for 2 h in a planetary ball mill together with H₃BO₃ and Na₂CO₃ (mole ratio H₂BO₃/Na₂CO₃=4) in ratios (H₃BO₃+Na₂CO₃)/YAG=2,4, and 9 are studied. At a ratio of 9, the yield of yttrium in the water solution obtained upon treatment of the activated mixture at 90 °C (50 cm³ water/g sample) reaches 85%. Its content in the same solution is above 93% relatively to the sum Y+Al.

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Umwandlung von Yttrium-Aluminium-Granat in lösliche Formen durch mechanochemische Behandlung

Zusammenfassung Die Änderungen bezüglich Löslichkeit und Phasenzusammensetzung von Yttrium-Aluminium-Granat (YAG) als Ergebnis einer zweistündigen mechanochemischen Behandlung in einer Kugelmühle zusammen mit H₃BO₃ und Na₂CO₃ (Molverhältnis H₃BO₃/Na₂CO₃=4) bei (H₃BO₃+Na₂CO₃)/YAG-Verhältnissen von 2, 4 und 9 wurden untersucht. Bei einem Verhältnis von 9 erreicht die Ausbeute an Yttrium in der wäßrigen Lösung nach Behandlung der aktivierten Mischung bei 90 °C (50 cm³ H₂O pro Gramm) 85%. Relativ zur Summe Y+Al beträgt der Yttriumgehalt 93%.