THE EFFECT OF pH ON THE ABSORPTION AND FLUORESCENCE SPECTRA OF SANGUINARINE

Abstract— The influence of pH in the range 1.0 to 13.0 on the structure of sanguinarine has been investigated by spectrophotometric and spectrofluorimetric measurements. The data on absorption maxima, molar extinction coefficient, fluorescence emission maxima, relative fluorescence intensity and fluorescence quantum yield of the sanguinarine under various pH are presented. It is suggested that the pH dependent absorbance and fluorescence property of sanguinarine is due to the formation of the carbinolamine by hydroxylation at C-6 at alkaline pH.     

PHOTOPHYSICAL PARAMETERS OF CHLOROPHYLLS a AND b·FLUORESCENCE AND LASER-INDUCED OPTOACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS

Abstract— The quantum yields of internal conversion (energy loss) of the photoexcited chlorophylls a and b in ethanol at 24°C have been determined by measuring the quantum yields of the competing radiative (fluorescence) and non-radiative (intersystem crossing) deactivation processes (which lead to energy storing species) by means of emission and laser-induced optoacoustic spectroscopy, respectively. The values for internal conversion of chlorophyll a are 10% and 14% in the presence and absence of molecular oxygen, respectively. The corresponding yields for chlorophyll b are negligibly small. The internal conversion in chlorophyll a is attributed to vibronic coupling with the substituents of the porphin system, since internal conversion was found to be substantially reduced for unsubstituted Mg-porphin in ethanol and for chlorophyll a when dissolved in a viscous medium.     

竞争吸收在含金属稳定剂的猝灭机理中的作用

<正> 含重金属原子的光稳定剂的稳定效果常和其光猝灭能力相联系。钱钦文等指出,Ni、Cr、Yb及Eu的整合物能猝灭二乙酮的三重态。Briggs等发现,镍的一系列不同配位体的螯合物可以强烈的猝灭蒽的三重态。有些报告还指出,许多不同配位体的金属螯合物是二苯酮激发态的最佳猝灭剂。但也存在一些相反的结果,如Carlsson等未观     

FUNCTIONAL DETERGENT PROBES OF MICELLE STRUCTURE. ABSORPTION, FLUORESCENCE AND QUENCHING MEASUREMENTS

Abstract— The absorption and fluorescence spectra of two functional ionic detergents containing an indole chromophore have been studied as micelle probes and have been compared to the corresponding spectra of 1-methylindole. The quenching of the fluorescence of the probes by NO^-₂ and Co²⁺ has also been investigated. Based on the results obtained, it is concluded that 1-methylindole is associated with the surface of HDTBr micelles, whereas it is located in the interior of SDS micelles. The chromophore of the indole detergents is considered to be located in the interior of HDTBr and SDS micelles.     

多足化合物的分子内激基缔合物形成及pH对其荧光的影响

研究了含萘脲基多足化合物溶液的稳态和瞬态光物理行为.由于分子内不同足间脲基的相互作用干扰了萘基的π-π叠合,使分子内萘基的激基缔合物生成受到影响.实验表明:由于三足化合物存在着给电子叔胺基团,因此当萘基被激发时、可因分子内的光诱导电子转移而导致荧光猝灭.正因如此,在三足化合物归一化后的稳态光谱中激基缔合物的发光强度很弱.用皮秒级单光子记数技术测得该化合物的瞬态荧光为三指数衰变过程.其中最长寿命的物种,即属于生成激基缔合物后再分解为萘激发态的部分仅占总量的4%,与稳态的结果相一致.工作表明对这类可用作荧光化学敏感器的三足化合物,如利用其激基缔合物的强度变化为其识别外来物种的敏感部位并不适合.相反,如引入的外来物种能影响化合物的分子内光诱导电子转移,进而影响萘基的发光强度,则是一较好的判别外来物种是否已进入主体的标志.     

THE EFFECT OF DEUTERIUM OXIDE ON THE FLUORESCENCE AND PHOTOTRANSFORMATION OF 124 kDALTON PHYTOCHROME*

Abstract— To probe the nature of primary photoprocess and the mechanism of the phototransformation of undegraded 124 kDa oat phytochrome, solvent deuterium isotope effects on the fluorescence and phototransformation of phytochrome have been investigated. The fluorescence intensity and lifetime of phytochrome (P_r form) are greater in D₂0-buffer than in H₂O-buffer, suggesting a possible involvement of proton transfer in the primary photoprocess of phytochrome. Although the photostationary equilibrium (P_r to P_fr ratio) was not altered by deuterium oxide, in contrast to degraded phytochrome, the rate constants of both transformations, P_r→ P_fr and P_fr→ P_r were enhanced by up to 24%. The P_r to P_fr phototransformation of degraded phytochrome, however, was retarded by about the same percentage in D₂O. These opposite effects of D₂O with degraded and undegraded phytochromes underscore the fact that the P_r form from the former reverts to the P_r form in the dark, apparently catalyzed by deuterated general and/or conjugate acidic group(s). With the degraded phytochrome the deuterium oxide enhancement of the rate of dark reversion was approximately 2-fold (Sarkar and Song, 1981). Both the fluorescence intensity and the rates of phototransformation of phytochrome were enhanced in D₂O with successive photocyclings (P_r→ P_fr→ P_r→ P_fr→ P_r etc.) with alternating red and far-red irradiation. It has been proposed that successive photocycling of phytochrome in D₂O results in proton-deuteron exchange in the partially exposed P_tr chromophore and/or its surrounding amino acid residues.     

ACIDITY DEPENDENCE OF THE ABSORPTION AND FLUORESCENCE SPECTRA OF ISOFLAVONE AND 7-HYDROXYISOFLAVONE

-The pH and H₀ dependence of the absorption and fluorescence spectra of isoflavone and 7-hydroxyisoflavone are reported. Isoflavone is fluorescent in acidic solution only, whereas 7-hydroxyisoflavone is fluorescent in all acidity ranges under investigation. Ground and first excited singlet state p K _a's have been determined spectrophotometrically and fluorimetrically, respectively. Excited state protolytic equilibration processes via a second order reaction (proton gain) are found to be too slow to compete efficiently with fluorescence. This is deduced from the close agreement between the p K _a's of the conjugate acids obtained by absorption and fluorescence titrations. On the other hand, photodissociation of 7-hydroxyisoflavone proceeds faster than its fluorescence decays. The experimental p K _a(S₁) is in fair agreement with the calculated one. 7-Hydroxyisofiavone forms a phototautomer (or exciplex) in the pH 2 to H₀-1 acidity range, which is characterized by its long wavelength emission. Quantum efficiencies are given for isoflavone and 7-hydroxyisoflavone in aqueous solutions of various acidities. Deuteration effects thereon are discussed.     

THE EFFECT OF ALIPHATIC ALCOHOLS ON FLUORESCENCE QUENCHING AND FLUORESCENCE POLARIZATION OF LUMINESCENCE PROBES IN HEXADECYLTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE MICELLES

Abstract— The fluorescence quenching of the indole chromophore by NO⁻₂ and the fluorescence depolarization of several luminescence probes in aqueous solutions containing hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (HDTBr) were measured as a function of added C₂–C₄ aliphatic alcohol concentration. The fluorescence decay profiles of pyrene in the micellar solutions were also measured to estimate the aggregation number of the micelles. The addition of n -butyl alcohol significantly reduces the fluorescence quenching rate and the aggregation number and increases the extent of fluorescence depolarization in HDTBr micellar systems. The addition of ethyl alcohol shows a similar but smaller effect.     

水杨酸及其酯类化合物在不同溶剂中吸收光谱和荧光光谱的研究

本工作测定了水杨酸和水杨酸甲酯在不同溶剂中的吸收光谱和荧光光谱,并按在不同温度下测得的结果计算出它们在不同溶剂中平衡过程的函变△H.数据表明,在质子溶剂中,上述化合物有较小的△H值,即形成的分子内氢键只有较低的稳定性.根据这些结果可对该类化合物在不同溶剂中形成内氢键的能力作出恰当的评价.     

CHARACTERIZATION OF THE PHOTOREACTION BETWEEN DNA AND AMINOMETHYL-TRIMETHYLPSORALEN USING ABSORPTION AND FLUORESCENCE SPECTROSCOPY

–The use of absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy for following the progress of the photo-reaction between DNA and 4'-aminomethyl-4,5',8-trimethylpsoralen (AMT) has been investigated. Absorption at long wavelengths and fluorescence both decline upon intercalation of AMT into the DNA helix. The loss of fluorescence from AMT and the accompanying appearance of monoadduct fluorescence upon irradiation by UV light can be easily followed by using the excitation beam of a spectro-fluorometer as the source of irradiation and monitoring the changing emission spectrum. Where cross-link formation is possible, the subsequent decline of monoadduct fluorescence is seen as well. This suggests that the 4,5-tnonoadduct is a precursor of cross-links. Both monoaddition and cross-linking are more rapid with poly d(A·T) than with calf thymus DNA or poly d(A·T). Excitation spectra can be helpful in resolving the levels of AMT and 4',5'-monoadduct when both are contributing to the emission spectrum. Some changes are observed in the emission spectrum of AMT–poly d(A·T) monoadducts after prolonged irradiation which indicate further photoreaction.     

制备因素对Ni－W／C催化剂活性及结构的影响

研究了以沥青活性炭为载体的Ｎｉ－Ｗ催化剂制备参数与其加氢脱硫（ＨＤＳ）、加氢脱氮（ＨＤＮ）和加氢脱芳（ＨＤＡ）活性的关系,并利用广延Ｘ射线吸收精细结构．（ＥＸＡＦ）、透射电镜（ＴＥＭ）研究了金属原子的近程配位情况及金属的分散状况．发现金属原子比、催化剂焙烧气氛和温度等对催化剂活性有较大影响．浸渍液ＰＨ值与载体ＰＨＩＥＰ的相对关系对催化活性的影响与浸渍方式有关．表征结果表明,“类ＷＳ２”结构的完整性影响了催化剂活性,焙烧气氛温度影响了金属硫化物的分散度．     

THEORY OF THE OPTICAL ABSORPTION OF LIGHT-ADAPTED BACTERIORHODOPSIN AND ITS ACIDIFIED FORMS

Abstract— We assume a model for bacteriorhodopsin chromophore such that the protonated retinal Schiff-base (PRSB) interacts with two anions in the case of light-adapted bacteriorhodopsin (bR^L), while it does with one anion in the case of the acidified form of bacteriorhodopsin (bR^acid₆₀₀). On the basis of this model, the π-electronic states of all- trans -PRSB are calculated according to our LCAO-ASMO-SCF-CI method, the anions being approximated by negative point-charges in the plane of PRSB π-system. A possible distribution of the negative point-charges around PRSB is proposed for the chromophores of bR^L, bR^acid₆₀₀, and the two irradiated forms of bR^acid₆₀₀ (the one at 3°C containing 9- cis -PRSB, and the other at — 72°C all- trans -PRSB). It is shown that the wavelength λ_max of absorption maximum observed for each form of bacteriorhodopsin can be explained reasonably well by the suggested charge distribution. Furthermore, a model for the structure of the active site of bR^L is proposed, considering that two COO⁻ groups form the anions that interact with PRSB. The calculated optical absorption of all- trans -PRSB at such a site is shown to be consistent with the observed absorption spectrum of bR^L.     

几个制备因素对低镍甲烷化催化剂结构和性能的影响

对Ni/Al_2O_3催化剂体系的制备方法与其结构和性能的关系已有不少研究报道,文献多侧重于比较各不同制备方法之间的差异,对同一方法的各步骤条件的影响研究尚不多,且缺少微观结构与宏观性能的直接关联。为此,本文研究了某些制备因素对低含Ni量Ni/Al_2O_3催化剂性能的影响,旨在找出制备条件-结构状态-催化性能之间的联系,为催化剂的有效设计提供依据。     

STUDIES ON TETRAPYRROLS PIGMENTS—I. ABSORPTION AND FLUORESCENCE OF BILIVERDIN DIMETHYL ESTERS OF THE IX SERIES

Abstract— Each of the four isomeric biliverdin dimethyl esters of the IX series give a fluorescent spectrum at ambient temperature, the intensity of which increases considerably when these biliverdins are complexed with zinc. A systematic study of the influence of protic and aprotic solvents failed to yield significant results. In methanol. variations in the pH greatly affect the emission absorption spectra of zinc complexes of biliverdins.     

紫外/可见光谱在有机光纤研制中的应用

有机光导纤维是近十几年来在新型光功能性高分子材料领域中的一支独秀.相对于玻璃光导纤维,有机光导纤维加工容易、口径大、轻而柔软、抗挠曲、抗冲击、耦合容易,更重要的因素是制作成本低和用途广泛.通常光导纤维是一种带包层的透明圆柱型的细丝.芯子的折射率高于包层并且是不变的,这种纤维称为突变型(SI)光纤.由于SI型光纤的带宽小,不能满足高信息量传输的需要,因而渐变型(GI)有机光纤得以发展.在这种光导纤维中,纤芯的折射率是呈抛物线型分布的,其轴心的折射率最大,折射率由纤维轴心沿径向到包层逐渐变小,在芯/包层界面处折射率无突变,光线在这种光纤的传播路径近似正弦波.沿正弦波处的折射率均小于轴心区的折射率.由于光速是反比于折射率的,因此当光沿着正弦途径传输时,其速度大于光沿着轴心传输的速度.于是,较长的光路被较大的光速所补偿,结果是光在正弦波处的传输时间与在轴心处的传输时间上没有大的区别,而脉冲加宽是正比于传输时间的差值,因此有望在GI型有机光纤中得到较小的脉冲加宽.GI型有机光纤的制备一般可在GI型有机预制棒的基础上通过熔融热拉技术拉制而成.因此,制备GI型有机预制棒及其折射率分布的检测成为关键步骤.折射率分布的测量方法有很多,如近场扫描法、折射近场法、切片干涉法等.本文首次介绍了将紫外/可见吸收光谱应用于预制棒折射率分布的定性测试上,得到了在预制棒芯区沿径向掺杂剂分子溴苯的吸收强度呈抛物线型分布.因测试折射率分布的其他方法较为繁杂以及受仪器的限制,所以利用紫外/可见吸收光谱这一非常普通的仪器来估计折射率分布的情况不失为一种简单易行的方法.     

THE USE OF SHORT LIVED FLUORESCENT DYES TO CORRECT FOR ARTIFACTS IN THE MEASUREMENTS OF FLUORESCENCE LIFETIMES

Abstract— The ultrafast emission for fluorophores can be used as the effective excitation pulse for prompt response measurements by photo detectors in the same spectral region as that of unknown samples. This method corrects for such artifacts as wavelength and spatial dependence of the response function of the photodetector. It is shown that the emission from triphenylmethane dyes is an excellent effective pulse with relaxation time 2 ps in the red region of the spectrum. A microchannel plate photomultiplier has only a 35 ps increase in response or lag time between excitation at 420 nm and emission at 680 nm.     

THE ELECTRONIC SPECTROSCOPY OF PYRIMIDINES: THE EFFECT OF COVALENTLY BONDED SULFUR ON THE PHOSPHORESCENCE AND ABSORPTION SPECTRA

Abstract— The phosphorescence of uracil, 2-thiouracil, 2 ,4-dithiouracil and 2-mercaptopyrimidine was studied at 77 K. 2-Thiouracil and 2,4-dithiouracil showed phosphorescence quantum yields of 0.65 and 0. 1 , respectively. The emitting triplet states of these compounds have been assigned as the ³(π, π*) type. The enhancement of spin-orbit coupling through the involvement of the 3d orbitals on sulfur has been invoked in describing emission characteristics of thiouracils.     

DEUTERIUM-ISOTOPE EFFECT ON THE FLUORESCENCE YIELDS AND LIFETIMES OF INDOLE DERIVATIVES–INCLUDING TRYPTOPHAN AND TRYPTAMINE

Abstract— The fluorescence yields and lifetimes of indole, five of its alkyl detivatives, tryptophan, and tryptamine have been determined in degassed, heavy and light water at room temperature. All of the compounds have radiative lifetimes nearly identical to the parent compound indole, and a comparison of these results with recently reported data on tryptophyl derivatives disclosed a striking uniformity in radiative lifetimes between indole and many amino acids and peptides which contain the indole group as the fluorescence unit. The fluorescence rate k _f in H₂O, was found to be 4.5 × 10⁷ sec^-1. The nonradiative decay rates were found to vary between 5.1 and 46 × 10⁷ sec^-1 and from a study of the deuterium-solvent isotope effect and the deuterium-substituent effect a mechanism for nonradiative deactivation is proposed which includes an isotopically dependent proton transfer and a pathway involving energy loss via the ring carbon hydrogen vibrations. Tryptophan at pH 7 was found to have a unique nonradiative decay scheme not evidenced at a pH 1 or pH 10.     

AUTOMATIC RECORDING OF ACTION SPECTRA OF PHOTOBIOLOGICAL PROCESSES, SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC ANALYSES, FLUORESCENCE MEASUREMENTS AND RECORDING OF THE FIRST DERIVATIVE OF THE ABSORPTION CURVE IN ONE SIMPLE UNIT

Abstract— A compact, rugged and simply constructed instrument has been designed which measures action spectra of photosynthesis by delivering equal numbers of quanta between 400 and 720 nm to a sample placed upon the cathode of an oxygen sensor. The absorption spectrum is measured delivering equal numbers of quanta over the spectrum to a sample placed directly above a photoreceiver that has been adjusted in wavelength sensitivity to function as a quantum counter. All the details that are recorded by conventional high precision spectro-photometers for samples with relatively broad absorption bands (e.g. chlorophyll, carotenoids, phycobilins and living material such as algal suspensions) are resolved by the instrument. Corrected excitation spectra of fluorescence are obtained with the same instrument. Likewise the first derivative of the absorption curve may be scanned. Such recordings amplify details in the absorption spectrum, and they are particularly useful in analyses of small changes in slope. The functions described above may be operated separately or combined. The instrument has a total weight of about 10 kg, and the dimensions are ca . 60 × 40 × 30 cm. It is constructed for use in field laboratories and on board research vessels, and also for courses in biology where the principles behind photobiological analyses are illustrated. It is possible that a device of this type could be used for investigations of photosynthesis on other planets.     

ZnO纳米粒子的光物理性质──微量水对荧光的影响

ZnO不仅是极其重要的半导体材料,而且还广泛用做化学反应的催化剂,光催化剂和光电转换材料。近年来,ZnO纳米粒子的制备和应用得到了广泛的研究,但许多问题并不十分清楚。譬如,对ZnO颗粒的可见荧光的发生机制就众说纷纭。Henglein等认为ZnO可见荧光由ZnO颗粒表面的阴离子空位引起,而Bahnemann等却认为可见荧光由被捕获的光生电子向被捕获的空穴越迁而引起。本文通过微量水对ZnO超微粒的荧光的影响的研究,进一步阐明ZnO荧光的产生机理。结果支持了Bahnemann的观点。