Photodimerisation of glycothymidines in solution and in micelles

Glycothymidines were designed and synthesized as a new class of functional glycomimetics in which a photochemical [2+2] cycloaddition of the thymine moiety induces structural changes of carbohydrate presentation. To test if photodimerisation of these glycothymidines is feasible within an array of molecules, the photochemical reaction was investigated using NMR and NMR diffusion experiments in solution as well as in the supramolecular context of detergent micelles that mimic cellular membranes.     

核酸适配体在肿瘤靶向治疗方面的研究进展

传统的抗肿瘤药物大多不具有选择性,在临床治疗中产生了严重的毒副作用。核酸适配体是一种小分子核酸,能够与靶标高亲和性、高特异性地结合。选择与癌症发生发展过程密切相关的生物标记物为靶标进行SELEX过程筛选出的核酸适配体自身可作为药物,也可与药物、siRNA、纳米粒等结合构成靶向给药体系,该体系能靶向作用于特定的肿瘤细胞,降低对正常细胞的毒性,用药量显著降低,药效提高。本文综述了近年来核酸适配体直接作为抗肿瘤药物、药物载体、siRNA载体以及作为纳米材料靶向剂构成多元复合靶向给药体系在肿瘤靶向治疗领域的研究进展。     

Clean preparation of S-thiocarbamates with in situ generated hydroxide in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran

A simple and clean protocol for the synthesis of various alkyl and (hetero)aryl S-thiocarbamates was established. The usage of in situ generated hydroxide as both an oxygen source and hydrogen source as well as biomass-derived 2-methyltetrahydrofuran as a green reaction medium, the avoidance of phosphorus-containing reductant, and the generation of harmless water and nitrogen as the side-products have given the present method atom-economy and environmental friendliness.     

气体中甲醛含量测定能力验证实验注意事项

为了促进用分光光度法测定气态甲醛样品中甲醛含量的能力验证实验,通过气态甲醛样品中甲醛含量的测定实验,对实验过程进行探讨。为了提高检测结果的准确性应注意如下事项:气路各个环节保持良好密封;连接气袋与气瓶或采样管的塑料软管尽量短;由气瓶往气袋放气时,控制气体流量和放气时间;采样时,气袋中的甲醛气体温度应与环境温度一致;合理选择采样流量和采样时间;确保采样前后采样器的流量一样;使用甲醛标准物质进行质量控制;标准系列的浓度范围与能力验证样品接近。     

Improving the Reliability of Analytical Data in the Determination of Trace Elements in Soils

Using the direct x-ray fluorescence determination of Ba, Sr, Zr, and Zn in soils as an example, it was shown that the nature of the test material as well as the biogeochemical properties of the analytes should be taken into account for improving the reliability of analytical data in determining trace elements in soils.     

Radiation processing techniques in remediation of pollutants,and the role of the IAEA in supporting capacity building in developing countries

Radiation treatment, or a combination of radiation with conventional biological–chemical–physical processes, can help in the remediation of contaminated surfaces and in combating industrial chemical effluents and air pollution. The use of ionizing radiation as a powerful tool for inactivation of microbes is a valuable option to address likely threats from biohazard contamination that could be introduced either deliberately or inadvertently into areas where the public are exposed to, as well as for treatment of volatile organic compounds and similar hazardous chemical agents is an emerging development in tackling harmful pollutants. The role of the IAEA has been crucial both in supporting the development of local capabilities as well as in fostering international cooperation due to the multidisciplinary expertise required for achieving sustainable benefits. The IAEA is implementing Coordinated Research Projects, (CRP) thematic topical reviews of issues and challenges involved, and Technical Cooperation (TC) assistance in establishing and maintaining infrastructure in the MS. This paper will give an insight into the above mentioned IAEA activities, with examples of successes achieved through CRPs, as well as challenges on the road for broader dissemination of radiation processing technology for environmental remediation.     

聚吡咯在超级电容器中的应用

聚吡咯以其制备简单、掺杂可逆、环境友好、导电率高、比电容大、具有良好的成膜性而备受关注。特别是在作为超级电容器、二次电池等换能设备电极材料领域中前景广阔。文章简略地介绍了超级电容器的双电层电容和法拉第赝电容产生的机理,概述了近年来聚吡咯与金属氧化物、炭材料等通过化学法、电化学法以及界面化学法等新型手段制备聚吡咯电极的研究进展。     

Advances in detection of inorganic ions in capillary electrophoresis

Recent advances in capillary electrophoresis methodology to improve the detection sensitivity for inorganic ions are briefly reviewed. Specifically discussed are current developments of nonabsorbance-based CE detectors and on-capillary enrichment techniques as well as some possible future perspectives.     

Recent Advances in the Application of the Antimicrobial Peptide Nisin in the Inactivation of Spore-Forming Bacteria in Foods

Conventional thermal and chemical treatments used in food preservation have come under scrutiny by consumers who demand minimally processed foods free from chemical agents but microbiologically safe. As a result, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) such as bacteriocins and nisin that are ribosomally synthesised by bacteria, more prominently by the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have appeared as a potent alternative due to their multiple biological activities. They represent a powerful strategy to prevent the development of spore-forming microorganisms in foods. Unlike thermal methods, they are natural without an adverse impact on food organoleptic and nutritional attributes. AMPs such as nisin and bacteriocins are generally effective in eliminating the vegetative forms of spore-forming bacteria compared to the more resilient spore forms. However, in combination with other non-thermal treatments, such as high pressure, supercritical carbon dioxide, electric pulses, a synergistic effect with AMPs such as nisin exists and has been proven to be effective in the inactivation of microbial spores through the disruption of the spore structure and prevention of spore outgrowth. The control of microbial spores in foods is essential in maintaining food safety and extension of shelf-life. Thus, exploration of the mechanisms of action of AMPs such as nisin is critical for their design and effective application in the food industry. This review harmonises information on the mechanisms of bacteria inactivation from published literature and the utilisation of AMPs in the control of microbial spores in food. It highlights future perspectives in research and application in food processing.     

Photoacidity of Indolinospirobenzopyrans in Water

The reversible isomerism of indolinospirobenzopyrans is perhaps among the most studied phenomena in the field of molecular switches. Although they began to gain attention as early as 70 years ago following the seminal work of Hirshberg and Fischer, who were the first to recognize their photochromic behaviours, their implementation as photoacids emerged prominently only in the last decade. In this Review, we contextualize the prerequisites underlying the photo-triggered proton release that occurs in these molecular switches, highlighting the most recent advances in their characterization and application as “metastable-state photoacids” in water.     

Clean preparation of S-thiocarbamates with in situ generated hydroxide in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran

A simple and clean protocol for the synthesis of various alkyl and (hetero)aryl S-thiocarbamates was established. The usage of in situ generated hydroxide as both an oxygen source and hydrogen source as well as biomass-derived 2-methyltetrahydrofuran as a green reaction medium, the avoidance of phosphorus-containing reductant, and the generation of harmless water and nitrogen as the side-products have given the present method atom-economy and environmental friendliness.     

脂质组学分析中样品前处理技术的研究进展

脂质不仅是细胞膜的主要组成部分,还参与一些生命活动如能量存储、信号传导等,在生命体中发挥着重要作用。近年来,越来越多的研究表明脂质的变化与一些重大疾病的发生发展密切相关,脂质组学研究对理解疾病的发生机制及过程具有重要意义。在脂质分析过程中,由于样品基质的干扰或被分析物浓度的限制,通常需要对样品进行前处理,以得到最佳的分析性能。该文综述了脂质组学分析中的样品前处理技术,包括脂质的提取方法（如液液萃取、固相萃取等）和针对不同类脂质的化学衍生化技术在各领域,尤其是生命分析和代谢组学中的应用,并对脂质组学分析中的样品前处理技术的发展进行了展望。     

Reactivity of lactams in anionic polymerization

The rate of anionic lactam polymerization is greatly affected by variation of the permittivity of lactams with ring size and substitution, as well as by changes of permittivity during polymerization. Therefore, an estimation of reactivities under comparable conditions is possible in solution only. The lack of any solvent permitting anionic lactam polymerization at low temperatures was circumvented by using living polymers soluble in aprotic solvents as carriers. Such polymers are able to remain in solution even after the addition of a few monomer units of a lactam, the polymer of which is insoluble. In this way, relative reactivities of a series of four-membered lactams, as well as that of the five-membered one were established.     

聚乳酸纳米复合材料的研究进展

聚乳酸是一种重要的可生物降解/吸收高分子材料,广泛地用作可降解塑料、纤维和生物材料,市场前景广阔.它具有与聚烯烃相当的力学强度和加工性能,但耐热性和抗冲性较差.为满足各种应用的需要,其热性能、力学性能和气体阻隔性等尚需进一步提高.通过与无机纳米材料复合的方法,可以明显地提高聚乳酸的性能.本文介绍了近年来聚乳酸有机-无机纳米复合材料的制备、结构与性能等方面的研究进展,对三者的相互关系进行了评述,并对今后的研究方向进行了展望.     

水环境中铜的光化学研究进展

水环境中的铜主要以配合物形式存在,大多具有光化学活性.由于铜在光化学过程中的氧化还原循环可以导致其配体以及水体中有机污染物的降解,所以铜及其配合物在污染修复技术中的应用逐渐受到关注.本文综述了水环境中铜的光化学研究进展以及在多相和均相光催化体系中铜对污染修复的影响.     

松香在高分子合成中的应用

松香主要从松树的分泌物中提炼而来,是自然界极其丰富的一种天然树脂,也是一种可再生资源.松香因其氢菲环结构刚性强而具有显著的结构特点,其刚性可与苯环媲美.在当前石油等不可再生资源日渐枯竭以及人们对环境保护日益重视的形势下,合成生物基高分子材料已成为近年来高分子研究领域的热点.因此,松香用于高分子合成的研究正日益引起重视....     

Enolization in the radiolysis of acetone

Radiolytic transformations in acetone proceed with the direct participation of its enol tautomer and its derivatives formed as a result of isomerization of excited molecules and ions, as well as chemical reactions catalyzed by acidic products of radiolysis.     

Radical Polymerization of Acrylamide in Aqueous-Dimethyl Sulfoxide Solutions in the Presence of Sodium Acetate

The kinetic features of nonisothermal polymerization of acrylamide in aqueous, mixed aqueousdimethyl sulfoxide, and DMSO solutions in the presence of potassium persulfate as initiator and sodium acetate as complexing agent were studied by differential thermal analysis.     

Steel-promoted oxidation of olefins in supercritical carbon dioxide using dioxygen in the presence of aldehydes

Oxidation of olefins occurs effectively in supercritical carbon dioxide as the reaction medium with dioxygen as the primary oxidant and aldehydes as sacrificial co-oxidants. No catalyst is required, but the reaction is promoted by the stainless steel of the reactor walls. Depending on the substrate, vinylic oxidation or epoxidation can be the prevailing pathway. Epoxidation is particularly effective for substrates with internal double bonds and for long-chain terminal olefins.     

Increase in the para selectivity in the nitration of alkylbenzenes in the presence of aryl iodides

Conclusions Additives of iodobenzene, para-iodotoluene, and ortho-iodotoluene increase the relative yield of the para isomer in the nitration of toluene, ethylbenzene, and cumene as well as the yield of 4-nitro-o-xylene in the KNO₃/CF₃CO₂H system.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 3, pp. 714–716, March, 1988.