Contributions to the Chemistry of the Binary Compounds of the Transition Elements

Phase and structural relationships of the sulfur, selenium, and tellurium compounds of the 4d and 5d transition elements of groups IV to VII of the periodic system are discussed. Homologous elements behave very similarly with respect to the chalcogens, and this is particularly the case for niobium and tantalum, and for molybdenum and tungsten. However, zirconium, niobium, and molybdenum have a greater tendency towards formation of chalcogen-poor phases than their homologues hafnium, tantalum, and tungsten. Subchalcogenides are known only for zirconium and niobium. The number of phases and the tendency towards formation of solid solutions are considerably smaller among the tellurides than among the sulfides and selenides. The crystal structures of the telluride phases also differ from those of the sulfide and selenide phases of analogous composition. In addition, a review of the phase and structural relationships of the arsenic and antimony compounds of the 4d and 5d transition elements of groups V to VII is given.     

Semiconductor quantum dots and metal nanoparticles: syntheses,optical properties,and biological applications

We review the syntheses, optical properties, and biological applications of cadmium selenide (CdSe) and cadmium selenide–zinc sulfide (CdSe–ZnS) quantum dots (QDs) and gold (Au) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs). Specifically, we selected the syntheses of QDs and Au and Ag NPs in aqueous and organic phases, size- and shape-dependent photoluminescence (PL) of QDs and plasmon of metal NPs, and their bioimaging applications. The PL properties of QDs are discussed with reference to their band gap structure and various electronic transitions, relations of PL and photoactivated PL with surface defects, and blinking of single QDs. Optical properties of Ag and Au NPs are discussed with reference to their size- and shape-dependent surface plasmon bands, electron dynamics and relaxation, and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). The bioimaging applications are discussed with reference to in vitro and in vivo imaging of live cells, and in vivo imaging of cancers, tumor vasculature, and lymph nodes. Other aspects of the review are in vivo deep tissue imaging, multiphoton excitation, NIR fluorescence and SERS imaging, and toxic effects of NPs and their clearance from the body. Figure Semiconductor quantum dots and metal nanoparticles have extensive applications, e.g., in vitro and in vivo bioimaging Tamitake Itoh and Abdulaziz Anas contributed equally to this article.     

Simultaneous analysis of serotonin, melatonin, piceid and resveratrol in fruits using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry

An analytical method was developed for the simultaneous quantification of serotonin, melatonin, trans- and cis-piceid, and trans- and cis-resveratrol using reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) with electrospray ionization (ESI) in both positive and negative ionization modes. HPLC optimal analytical separation was achieved using a mixture of acetonitrile and water with 0.1% formic acid as the mobile phase in linear gradient elution. The mass spectrometry parameters were optimized for reliable quantification and the enhanced selectivity and sensitivity selected reaction monitoring mode (SRM) was applied. For extraction, the direct analysis of initial methanol extracts was compared with further ethyl acetate extraction. In order to demonstrate the applicability of this analytical method, serotonin, melatonin, trans- and cis-piceid, and trans- and cis-resveratrol from 24 kinds of commonly consumed fruits were quantified. The highest serotonin content was found in plantain, while orange bell peppers had the highest melatonin content. Grape samples possessed higher trans- and cis-piceid, and trans- and cis-resveratrol contents than the other fruits. The results indicate that the combination of HPLC-MS detection and simple sample preparation allows the rapid and accurate quantification of serotonin, melatonin, trans- and cis-piceid, and trans- and cis-resveratrol in fruits.     

LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE/CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES MODIFIED BY ETHYLENE COPOLYMERS： EFFECTS OF FUNCTIONALIZED SEGMENTS ON MORPHOLOGY

Melt extrusion was used to prepare binary nanocomposites of ethylene copolymers and organoclay and trinary nanocomposites of low-density polyethylene （LDPE）, ethylene copolymer and organoclay. X-ray diffraction （XRD） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM） were used to analyze the structure of the clay phase and the morphology of the nanocomposites. Influences of the comonomer in the copolymer and the content of the copolymer on the morphology of the resulting nanocomposites were discussed. The binary and the trinary composites may form intercalated or exfoliated structures depending on the interaction between the copolymer and the clay layers and the content of the copolymer.     

Flash vacuum pyrolysis of azo and nitrosophenols: new routes towards hydroxyarylnitrenes and their reactions

Flash vacuum pyrolysis of phenylazonaphthols and nitrosonaphthols at 700°C and 0.02 Torr yielded quinoline, isoquinoline, indene and naphthols (and aniline only from the phenylazo derivatives). Similar FVP of p-nitroso and p-phenylazophenol gave pyridine. Also, FVP of phenanthraquinonemonophenylhydrazone and monooxime gave phenathridine and fluorenone. The formation of the heterocyclic system was assumed to involve nitrene and azatropone intermediates.     

ADSORPTION OF CHLOROFORM AND TRICHLOROETHYLENE IN WATER WITH A NEW KIND OF HYPERCROSSLINKED RESINS

In this paper two newly developed hypercrosslinked resins were used to treat micropolluted drinking water and their static and kinetic adsorption were investigated at 293 K. The results show that these two adsorbents are superior to Amberlite XAD-4 for removing chloroform and trichloroethylene in aqueous solutions. The breakthrough capacity and the total capacities from mini-column adsorption studies for chloroform and trichloroethylene on XAD-4, ZH-01 and ZH-00 are calculated respectively under experimental conditions     

二苯二硫和二苄二硫润滑性能的量子化学研究

The molecular geometries optimization and electronic structures of diphenyl disulfide (DPDS) and dibenzyl disulfide (DBDS) compounds were investigated by density functional theory (DFT) and ab initio method at the 6-31G basis set level. The active atoms and bonds of reaction were provided by frontier molecular orbital theory. The molecular orbital parameters of DPDS and DBDS compounds and iron atom cluster were calculated by using density functional theory. The interaction pattern between the organic disulfide compounds and iron atom cluster was discussed based on the approximate rule of orbital energy. Some parameters characterizing the action strength between the organic disulfide compounds and iron atom cluster, including the bonding strength, reactive strength and static action strength, were analyzed by using frontier electron density, super de-localizability, net atomic charge and the interaction energy of chemical adsorption as criteria. The results indicate that S-S chemical bond and C-S chemical bond of the compounds are inclined to be broken when DPDS and DBDS interact with the metal. The anti wear ability order of DPDS and DBDS compounds is DPDS>DBDS, and the extreme pressure ability order of DPDS and DBDS compounds is DBDS>DPDS, and the prediction results based on quantum chemistry calculations are in good accordance with the friction and wear test results.     

SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION, THERMAL DEGRADATION AND ELECTROCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF OLIGO-4-m-TOLYLAZOMETHINEPHENOL

The oxidative polycondensation reaction conditions of 4-m-tolylazomethinephenol （4-TAMP） in the presence of air O2 and NaOCl as oxidants were studied in an aqueous alkaline medium between 50 and 90℃. The structures of the obtained monomer and oligomer were confirmed by FT-IR, UV-Vis, ^1H- and ^13C-NMR and elemental analysis techniques. The physical characterization was made by TG-DTA, size exclusion chromatography （SEC） and solubility tests. At the optimum reaction conditions, the yield of oligo-4-m-tolylazomethinephenol （O-4-TAMP） was found to be 62.50% （for air O2 oxidant） and 90.0% （for NaOCl oxidant）, respectively. According to the SEC analysis, the number-average molecular weight （Mn）, weight-average molecular weight （Mw） and polydispersity index （PDI） values of O-4-TAMP were found to be 2310, 2610 g tool 1 and 1. 13, respectively, using air O2, and 1390, 1710 g mol^-1 and 1.23, using NaOCl, respectively. According to TG-DTA analyses, O-4-TAMP was more stable than 4-TAMP against thermal decomposition. The weight losses of 4-TAMP and O-4-TAMP were found to be 68% and 58% at 1000℃. Electrical conductivity of the O-4-TAMP was measured, showing that the polymer is a typical semiconductor. Electrochemically, the highest occupied molecular orbital （HOMO）, the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital （LUMO） and electrochemical energy gaps （E＇g） for 4-TAMP are -5.96, -3.22 and 2.74 eV, respectively. The HOMO, LUMO and （E＇g） for O-4-TAMP are -5.78, -3.44 and 2.34 eV, respectively. According to UV-Vis measurements, optical band gaps （Eg） of 4-TAMP and O-4-TAMP were found to be 3.45 and 3. 1 0 eV, respectively.     

核壳结构CdS/ZnS纳米微粒的制备与光学特性

CdS and CdS/ZnS core-shell structure nano particles were synthesized in micro emulsion, and characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV absorption spectra and PL. The average diameter of CdS was about 3.3 nm, and CdS/ZnS core-shell structure was confirmed by XRD and UV. Considering the optical properties of CdS/ZnS core-shell structure nanoparticles which have different ZnS shell thickness, the UV absorption edge of CdS/ZnS becomes as lightred-shift with the thickness of ZnS layer increasing, and the absorption of shortwave band is strongly enhanced at the same time. The PL spectra indicate that ZnS shell layer can greatly eliminate surface defects of CdS nanoparticles and make its band-edge directed recombination increased, and the luminous efficiency of CdS is improved greatly when it has appropriate shell thickness.     

蛋白质、凝胶电泳及其分析应用

蛋白质是重要的生物高分子，具有催化、传输、运动、防御和调节等重要生理功能，其分离、纯化和表征对理解和利用它们在生命过程中的作用具有重大理论意义和实际价值。凝胶电泳是蛋白质测定中应用最广泛和最强有力的工具。本文讨论凝胶电泳方法及其在蛋白质分析方面的新进展。首先介绍蛋白质的性质和功能，然后讨论蛋白质试样制备方法，最后评述各种凝胶电泳分离技术及其在蛋白质分离、纯化和表征等方面的应用。     

六硝基六氮杂三环十二烷的结构和性能--HEDM分子设计

The compound Hexanitrohexaazatricyclododecane was designed and calculated by using the density functional theory method at the B3LYP/6-31G level. According to the calculated results, there are two optimized conformational structures, boat (α) and chair (β). It is found that the former is more stable based on the analysis of total energies, frontier molecular orbital energies and Mulliken populations. The IR spectra were obtained and assigned by means of normal-mode analyses. Thermodynamic properties at 200-800 K were provided using the statistical thermodynamics method. Finally, the detonation velocity and detonation pressure were predicted by Kamlet formula based on the calculated theory density and heat of formation. The predicted detonation velocity and detonation pressure of α conformer are 9.46 km/s and 41.74 GPa, while those of β are 9.34 km/s and 40.02 GPa, respectively.     

NMR波谱技术在两亲分子聚集体研究中的应用

NMR technologies such as relaxation, self-diffusion coefficient and other NMR methods were reviewed. The results of NMR measurements, especially, on 1H, 13C, 19F-NMR spectra and quadrupolar echo of 2H-NMR spectra on self-assembled properties and structures have been obtained. The investigations on the self-assembly of amphiphiles and the transition of self assembled structures were introduced and the determination of NMR measurements on micelles, vesicles and microemulsions was summed.     

Emerging Lipids from Arecaceae Palm Fruits in Brazil

Arecaceae palm tree fruits (APTFs) with pulp or kernel rich in oil are widely distributed in six Brazilian biomes. APTFs represent a great potential for the sustainable exploitation of products with high added value, but few literature studies have reported their properties and industrial applications. The lack of information leads to underutilization, low consumption, commercialization, and processing of these fruit species. This review presents and discusses the occurrence of 13 APTFs and the composition, physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds, and potential applications of their 25 oils and fats. The reported studies showed that the species present different lipid profiles. Multivariate analysis based on principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) indicated a correlation between the composition of pulp and kernel oils. Myristic, caprylic, capric, and lauric acids are the main saturated fatty acids, while oleic acid is the main unsaturated. Carotenoids and phenolic compounds are the main bioactive compounds in APTFs, contributing to their high oxidative stability. The APTFs oils have a potential for use as foods and ingredients in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and biofuel industries. However, more studies are still necessary to better understand and exploit these species.     

多弧离子镀TiN与不同金属基材间的接触界面与表面特性

用多弧离子镀技术在不同金属基材上进行TiN镀膜实验,制备了TiN/Fe、 TiN/Cu和TiN/Cr/Cu复合膜.借助扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、 X射线衍射仪(XRD)和光电子能谱(XPS),研究了TiN与Fe、 Cu和Cr/Cu三种不同衬底接触界面的形貌、结构及其表面特性.SEM观察发现,在一定离子镀膜条件下, TiN涂层可与Fe、 Cu和Cr/Cu金属基材形成均匀平整的接触界面,在铜基上TiN界面清晰,在Fe与Cr/Cu界面有明显的层状晶界微结晶分布.XRD分析显示, Fe、 Cu和Cr/Cu表面生成的薄膜都包含TiN、 Ti2N等多晶相,在Cr/Cu界面还包含Ti-Cr的金属间化合物.XPS结果表明,表面除了TiN膜外,还生成TiO2和TiOxNy等氧化膜.Ar+刻蚀5 min后, TiO2消失, TiOxNy减少, TiN则呈增加趋势.TiN与Cr/Cu界面形成明显的Ti-Cr和Cr-Ni互扩散层,这有助于增强薄膜附着力,形成较牢固的TiN涂层.     

Green synthesis of biogenic metal nanoparticles by terrestrial and aquatic phototrophic and heterotrophic eukaryotes and biocompatible agents

The size, shape and controlled dispersity of nanoparticles play a vital role in determining the physical, chemical, optical and electronic properties attributing its applications in environmental, biotechnological and biomedical fields. Various physical and chemical processes have been exploited in the synthesis of several inorganic metal nanoparticles by wet and dry approaches viz., ultraviolet irradiation, aerosol technologies, lithography, laser ablation, ultrasonic fields, and photochemical reduction techniques. However, these methodologies remain expensive and involve the use of hazardous chemicals. Therefore, there is a growing concern for the development of alternative environment friendly and sustainable methods. Increasing awareness towards green chemistry and biological processes has led to a necessity to develop simple, cost-effective and eco-friendly procedures. Phototrophic eukaryotes such as plants, algae, and diatoms and heterotrophic human cell lines and some biocompatible agents have been reported to synthesize greener nanoparticles like cobalt, copper, silver, gold, bimetallic alloys, silica, palladium, platinum, iridium, magnetite and quantum dots. Owing to the diversity and sustainability, the use of phototrophic and heterotrophic eukaryotes and biocompatible agents for the synthesis of nanomaterials is yet to be fully explored. This review describes the recent advancements in the green synthesis and applications of metal nanoparticles by plants, aquatic autotrophs, human cell lines, biocompatible agents and biomolecules.     

常温常压下吡咯及其衍生物的镍催化加氢反应考察

为进一步研究常温常压下吡咯及其衍生物的镍催化加氢反应,我们对试剂吡咯、吡咯烷和吡咯烷酮做了相应的催化加氢实验。并采用电镜（TEM-HREM）、X射线衍射（XRD）对Ni基催化剂的形貌、结构、加氢活性和超声波对其影响进行了检测,同时还用紫外吸收光谱、气相色谱等对加氢产物进行了分析考察。结果表明超声波能促进镍基催化剂活性,使镍微晶(111)晶面间距增大1.5%、并保持高分散态。常温常压下纳米镍基催化剂对吡咯、吡咯烷和吡咯烷酮的加氢反应显示一定的催化活性;吡咯加氢首先生成吡咯烷,进而使环打开生成低碳烃、氨等产物,总反应为零级,符合表面接触反应特征。     

Photo‐hardenable and patternable PDMS/SU‐8 hybrid functional material: A smart substrate for flexible systems

The fabrication of flexible electronics and systems, using rigid and brittle materials directly produced on stretchable substrate, leads to some issues and incompatibilities. These include rigidity for processing and modular flexibility for applications, macroscopic flexibility, and local rigidity to shield components from strain, compatibility with technological steps, and at the same time allowing patterning and machining. The development of smart substrate materials which meet such needs is therefore a promising route for flexible systems. Here, we demonstrate that by mixing polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and SU‐8 photoresist, we obtain both a photo‐hardenable and patternable stretchable hybrid material. A set of PDMS/SU‐8 and baking process combinations have been tested to determine an effective photo‐sensitive mixture. A standard photolithographic approach has been used on tensile test samples demonstrating a local hardening of millimeter‐sized ultraviolet exposed features and a local strain reduction reaching 35%. In addition, surface topography analysis and wet‐etching techniques have been used to demonstrate a light‐induced molding process and a selective etching of micrometer‐sized ultraviolet exposed patterns. The combined functional properties of the following material, its simplicity of implementation, and the well‐known assets of PDMS and SU‐8 make the PDMS/SU‐8 material very interesting and promising for various applications, especially stretchable systems. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys. 2015 , 53, 1281–1291     

Cellulolytic and Xylanolytic Enzymes from Yeasts: Properties and Industrial Applications

Lignocellulose, the main component of plant cell walls, comprises polyaromatic lignin and fermentable materials, cellulose and hemicellulose. It is a plentiful and renewable feedstock for chemicals and energy. It can serve as a raw material for the production of various value-added products, including cellulase and xylanase. Cellulase is essentially required in lignocellulose-based biorefineries and is applied in many commercial processes. Likewise, xylanases are industrially important enzymes applied in papermaking and in the manufacture of prebiotics and pharmaceuticals. Owing to the widespread application of these enzymes, many prokaryotes and eukaryotes have been exploited to produce cellulase and xylanases in good yields, yet yeasts have rarely been explored for their plant-cell-wall-degrading activities. This review is focused on summarizing reports about cellulolytic and xylanolytic yeasts, their properties, and their biotechnological applications.     

Temperature effects on the structure and dynamics of liquid dimethyl sulfoxide: A molecular dynamics study

The molecular dynamics (MD) simulation technique has been employed to investigate the thermodynamic properties and transport coefficients of the neat liquid dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). The fluid has been studied at temperatures in the range 298–353 K and at a pressure equal to 1 atm. The simulations employed a nine-site potential model, which is presented for the first time here, and all the available non-polarizable models. The performance of each model is tested using the same statistical mechanical ensemble and simulation method under the same conditions, revealing its weaknesses and strengths. Thermodynamic properties, microscopic structure and dynamic properties, such as transport coefficients, rotational and single-dipole correlation times have been calculated and compared with available experimental results. Estimations of transport coefficients from various theoretical and empirical models are tested against experimental and MD results. Translational and rotational dynamics suggest the existence of the cage effect and agree with the Stokes–Einstein–Debye relation. The dipole relaxation times calculated are discussed in terms of simple and useful approximations, such as the Glarum–Powles and Fatuzzo–Mason models.