Characterization of polyethylene networks based on the jointed description of melting,swelling and deformation

Investigations of melting, equilibrium swelling and the stress-strain behavior of radiation crosslinked polyethylene are reported. The results are jointly described where by a novel phenomenological treatment of the swelling of van der Waals networks was needed implicating a discussion as to how the modulus is related to the concentration of the cross-linkages. This concentration is obtained from the analysis of the melting process by application of the thermodynamics of eutectoid copolymers, which is also shown to deliver structural parameters which are in good accord with X-ray data.     

Comparative investigation of the cleavage step in the synthesis of model peptide resins: implications for Nalpha-9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl-solid phase peptide synthesis

Based on our studies of the stability of model peptide-resin linkage in acid media, we previously proposed a rule for resin selection and a final cleavage protocol applicable to the Nalpha-tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc)-peptide synthesis strategy. We found that incorrect choices resulted in decreases in the final synthesis yield, which is highly dependent on the peptide sequence, of as high as 30%. The present paper continues along this line of research but examines the Nalpha-9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl (Fmoc)-synthesis strategy. The vasoactive peptide angiotensin II (AII, DRVYIHPF) and its [Gly8]-AII analogue were selected as model peptide resins. Variations in parameters such as the type of spacer group (linker) between the peptide backbone and the resin, as well as in the final acid cleavage protocol, were evaluated. The same methodology employed for the Boc strategy was used in order to establish rules for selection of the most appropriate linker-resin conjugate or of the peptide cleavage method, depending on the sequence to be assembled. The results obtained after treatment with four cleavage solutions and with four types of linker groups indicate that, irrespective of the circumstance, it is not possible to achieve complete removal of the peptide chains from the resin. Moreover, the Phe-attaching peptide at the C-terminal yielded far less cleavage (50-60%) than that observed with the Gly-bearing sequences at the same position (70-90%). Lastly, the fastest cleavage occurred with reagent K acid treatment and when the peptide was attached to the Wang resin.     

Styrylation of phenol in the presence of cation-exchange resins. Influence of the product composition on its stabilizing performance in rubber

Methylbenzylated phenols were prepared by catalytic reaction of phenol with styrenes. The effect of a series of cation-exchange resins on the product composition was examined, and the stabilizing performance of the products in rubber was evaluated.

     

Strain hardening test on the limits of Slow Crack Growth evaluation in high resistance polyethylene resins: Effect of comonomer type

Long term performance assessment of polyethylene pipes is an issue that has greatly increased in importance in recent years due to the incorporation in the market of high resistance to crack polyethylene grades (PE100RC), where established Slow Crack Growth (SCG) evaluation using traditional tests such as Full Notch Creep Test (FNCT) or Pennsylvania Notch Tensile (PENT) Test is insufficient. The development in recent years of fast evaluation techniques such as Strain Hardening (SH) modulus has opened an important alternative for quick SCG evaluation since it correlates well with other conventional tests such as FNCT and PENT. In this work, a large number of commercial and experimental polyethylene pipe resins with different comonomer types were evaluated in order to define their SH values to rank the resins as PE100 or PE100RC. A relationship is proposed that utilizes SH test results to estimate the SCG resistance of PE pipes. 1-Butene copolymer resins display threshold SH values of 38 and 53 MPa that have been assigned to PE100 and 100RC grades, respectively. Moreover, dependence of the SH values on comonomer type used has been demonstrated. The experimental results show that 1-hexene copolymer resins exhibit higher SH values than 1-butene comonomer based resins.     

Synthetic tanning agents. Characterization,control of synthesis and assessment of correlations between product composition and taning properties by reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography

Summary Gradient elution RP-HPLC has been applied to the separation of the constituents of synthetic tanning agents. Information obtained from the chromatographic results was used to assess the possibility of optimizing the conditions of synthesis, to find out the number of species formed and to make a start at correlating the composition of the tanning agents and their properties.     

基于硅胶整体材料研磨颗粒的多功能聚乙二醇键合固定相的制备及其在高效液相色谱多模式分离中的应用

研究通过对溶胶-凝胶法制备的硅胶整体材料进行研磨、浮选、假晶相转换和水热处理，最终获得了粒径为2~5 μm、孔径为20~60 nm的硅胶颗粒。利用部分含氟的阴离子表面活性剂Capstone FS-66和常用的阳离子表面活性剂十六烷基三甲基溴化铵（CTAB）组成的双胶束模板体系对硅胶基质进行假晶相转换处理；再采用碳酸钠溶液水热处理的方式，进一步扩大孔径。用扫描电镜（SEM）和N₂吸附-解吸等温线测量对扩孔处理前后的硅胶整体材料研磨颗粒进行表征，结果清楚地显示了处理前后的形貌变化和差异。随后将含有长链聚乙二醇（PEG）的硅烷键合到扩孔后的硅胶颗粒表面，分别利用元素分析、红外光谱以及热重分析对固定相进行表征，并对固定相进行色谱性能评价。对键合固定相的元素分析和热重分析数据进行分析表明，硅胶表面键合PEG的含量约为8%。研究揭示了利用假晶相转换法与碳酸钠溶液水热处理和长链PEG硅烷修饰的硅胶整体材料颗粒在尺寸排阻色谱分离蛋白质方面的良好分离效果。同时进一步的高效液相色谱评价结果表明，该键合固定相还可用于疏水作用色谱模式分离核糖核酸酶A和溶菌酶，以及可用于亲水作用色谱模式分离吡啶甲酸、左旋多巴、三聚氰胺和邻苯二酚等极性比较强的化合物。研究显示了PEG键合固定相具有多功能性，及其在多模式高效液相色谱分离中的应用潜力。     

Reinvestigation of hybrid organic-inorganic materials based on molybdate and piperazininum cations: Influence of the synthesis conditions on the chemical composition and characterizations of the photochromic properties

The reactivity of the [Mo₇O₂₄]⁶⁻ anion towards the structure directing-reagent piperazine (pipz) has been investigated and new synthetic routes to achieve the known (H₂pipz)₃[Mo₈O₂₇] 1, (H₂pipz)[Mo₃O₁₀]·H₂O 2, and (H₂pipz)[Mo₅O₁₆] 3 molybdenum(VI) containing compounds are proposed. The role of the pH on the stabilization of the different compounds and their interconversion pathways is discussed. Compounds 1 and 2 show photochromic behavior under UV excitation, related to the particular organization of the organic component around the mineral framework. Their optical properties are reported and commented.     

ZnCr基催化剂煅烧温度对异丁醇合成性能的影响

研究了煅烧温度对ZnCr基催化剂合成异丁醇性能的影响。结果表明,随着煅烧温度的升高,催化剂的活性和产物分布都发生了较大的变化。催化剂在较低的温度下煅烧,液相产物中醇主要是甲醇和异丁醇;在较高的温度下煅烧,液相产物醇的分布符合A-S-F方程。用BET、XRD、H₂-TPR、XPS等技术手段对催化剂织构参数、体相结构、还原性能、表面组成进行表征。结果表明,在300℃煅烧时,催化剂中的ZnO和Cr₂O₃未完全形成非计量尖晶石Zn_xCr_2/3(1-x)O;400℃煅烧时,催化剂中形成了最多量非计量尖晶石Zn_xCr_2/3(1-x)O;当煅烧温度高于400℃时,随着煅烧温度进一步升高,非计量尖晶石Zn_xCr_2/3(1-x)O逐步发生了分解,生成了更多量的ZnO和Cr₂O₃,导致催化剂的活性随之下降。进一步证明了非计量尖晶石Zn_xCr_2/3(1-x)O是该催化反应活性相。     

Comparative investigation on chemical constituents of flower bud,stem and leaf of Lonicera japonica Thunb. by HPLC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS n and GC-MS

In approaches of HPLC coupled with diode array detector tandem multiple mass spectrometry (HPLC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS ⁿ ) and GC-MS techniques, efficient comparative methods were developed to profile the chemical constituents in flower bud, leaf and stem parts of Lonicera japonica Thunb. (LJT). 22 polar compounds of various chemical structures and 19 volatile or semi-volatile compounds were tentatively identified from aerial parts of the plant. A number of common composition groups in three separate parts of the plant were proposed, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, iridoids, alkanes, olefins and sterols, the leaf showing higher similarity with the flower bud part via their chemical constituents. Considering the fact that the leaf part has a lot of similar components with the flower bud, this study indicates the leaf part of LJT can be expected to be used as an alternative medicinal resource to the flower bud and stem of the plant.     

Solvent free chemical oxidative polymerization as a universal method for the synthesis of ultra high molecular weight conjugated polymers based on 3,4-propylenedioxythiophenes

In this communication, we report on a solvent free chemical oxidative polymerization route for the monomers based on 3,4-propylenedioxythiophenes wherein the process is applicable to both solid as well as liquid monomers and results in the bulk synthesis of ultra high molecular weight polymers.     

Thermodynamics of crystalline linear high polymers. IV. The effect of ethyl,acetate, and hydroxyl side groups on the properties of polyethylene

Copolymers of ethylene with vinyl acetate, vinyl alcohol, and butene-1 have been investigated by differential thermal analysis. The method of fast heating is used to approximate a zero entropy production heating path. The activity of crystallizable units in the melt, the crystallinity, and the a-axis spacings are determined and compared with previous results for copolymers of ethylene and propylene and carbon monoxide. Carbonyl and hydroxyl groups form point defects, forming solutions in both the crystalline and amorphous regions. Methyl, ethyl, and acetate groups form large amorphous defects. The maximum melting point of polyethylene is calculated to be 142.6°C.     

Salvia officinalis L. essential oils: effect of hydrodistillation time on the chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities

Salvia officinalis L. oils were isolated from the plant's commercial dried aerial parts, by hydrodistillation, with different distillation times. The essential oils were analysed by gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The antioxidant ability was measured using a free radical scavenging activity assay using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), a thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) assay, a deoxyribose assay for the scavenging of hydroxyl radical, an assay for site-specific actions and a 5-lipoxygenase assay. Antibacterial activity was determined by the agar diffusion method. 1,8-Cineole, α-pinene and camphor were the dominant components of all the essential oils. The different hydrodistillation times did not affect the oil yield nor the relative amount of the oil components. The time of hydrodistillation influenced the antioxidant activity. With the DPPH method, the oils isolated for 2 and 3 h were stronger free radical scavengers, while with the TBARS method, the highest antioxidant values were obtained in the oils isolated for 30 min, 2 and 3 h. Hydroxyl radical scavenging and lipoxygenase activity assays showed the best results with oils isolated for 1 and 3 h. With the deoxyribose method, sage oils at concentrations <1000 mg L(-1) showed better activity than mannitol. The essential oil of S. officinalis showed very weak antimicrobial activity.     

一种基于光谱分析的二元不完全重叠色谱峰的分离解析方法

基于二极管阵列检测器获得的色谱-光谱数据,建立了一种二元不完全重叠液相色谱峰的解析方法: 色谱数据经过去噪、归一化处理后,计算各时间点的光谱差异并进行系统聚类分析,提取特征光谱后,利用非负最小二乘法对色谱-光谱矩阵进行解析,得到基于特征光谱的流出曲线,进而得到分离后的色谱峰。将解析结果和纯标样的色谱峰进行比较,解析后的光谱图和纯标样的光谱图无显著差异,保留时间相差小于0.01 min。实验结果表明,该方法在二元不完全重叠液相色谱峰的解析方面能取得良好的效果。