Portable Wireless Intelligent Electrochemical Sensor for the Ultrasensitive Detection of Rutin Using Functionalized Black Phosphorene Nanocomposite

To build a portable and sensitive method for monitoring the concentration of the flavonoid rutin, a new electrochemical sensing procedure was established. By using nitrogen-doped carbonized polymer dots (N-CPDs) anchoring few-layer black phosphorene (N-CPDs@FLBP) 0D-2D heterostructure and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) as the modifiers, a carbon ionic liquid electrode and a screen-printed electrode (SPE) were used as the substrate electrodes to construct a conventional electrochemical sensor and a portable wireless intelligent electrochemical sensor, respectively. The electrochemical behavior of rutin on the fabricated electrochemical sensors was explored in detail, with the analytical performances investigated. Due to the electroactive groups of rutin, and the specific π-π stacking and cation–π interaction between the nanocomposite with rutin, the electrochemical responses of rutin were greatly enhanced on the AuNPs/N-CPDs@FLBP-modified electrodes. Under the optimal conditions, ultra-sensitive detection of rutin could be realized on AuNPs/N-CPDs@FLBP/SPE with the detection range of 1.0 nmol L⁻¹ to 220.0 μmol L⁻¹ and the detection limit of 0.33 nmol L⁻¹ (S/N = 3). Finally, two kinds of sensors were applied to test the real samples with satisfactory results.     

A Boron Doped Diamond Electrode Modified with Nano‐carbon Black for the Sensitive Electrochemical Determination of Chlorogenic Acid

An electrochemical method was developed for the sensitive determination of chlorogenic acid using a boron doped diamond electrode (BDDE) modified with nano‐carbon black (nano‐CB). The active surface areas were found to be 0.059 and 0.146 cm² for the unmodified BDDE, and nano‐CB/BDDE, respectively. Compared with a BDDE, the nano‐CB/BDDE exhibited a well‐defined redox couple for chlorogenic acid. In addition, the plot of the peak current response changing from a square root to a linear dependence on scan rate is attributed to the transition from planar diffusion to surface behaviour. The anodic and cathodic peak separations (ΔE_p) were 97 mV and 14 mV at BDDE and nano‐CB/BDDE, respectively. The decrease in ΔE_p at the proposed electrode indicated that the process of chlorogenic acid was greatly accelerated. Square wave voltammetry (SWV) exhibited a dynamic range in which the current versus the concentration of chlorogenic acid were linear from 2.0×10^?8 to 2.0×10^?6 M with a LOD of 4.1×10^?9 M (based on 3S_b/m). The nano‐CB modified BDDE provided improved electrochemical behavior, high electrocatalytic activity, high sensitivity and good reproducibility.     

An Improved Approach for Practical Synthesis of 5-Hydroxymethyl-2′-deoxycytidine (5hmdC) Phosphoramidite and Triphosphate

5-Hydroxymethyl-2′-deoxycytidine (5hmdC) phosphoramidite and triphosphate are important building blocks in 5hmdC-containing DNA synthesis for epigenetic studies. However, efficient and practical methods for the synthesis of these compounds are still limited. The current research provides an intensively improved synthetic method that enables the preparation of commercially available cyanoethyl-protected 5hmdC phosphoramidite with an overall yield of 39% on 5 g scale. On the basis of facile and efficient accesses to cyanoethyl protected-5hmdU and 5hmdC intermediates, two efficient synthetic routes for 5hmdC triphosphate were also developed.     

基于Ni12P5纳米粒子的电化学传感器用于灵敏测定葡萄糖

通过改进的热溶剂胶体合成法制备了单分散的Ni₁₂P₅纳米粒子,并利用X射线衍射、透射电子显微镜、X射线光电子能谱、X射线能谱对Ni₁₂P₅纳米粒子的晶体结构、化学组成和形貌等进行了表征。基于单分散Ni₁₂P₅纳米粒子研制出的非酶葡萄糖传感器具有出色的性能,其快速响应时间小于3 s,检测范围广（0.002~4.2 mmol·L^-1）,灵敏度高达1 572 mA·L·mol^-1·cm^-2,检测限低至0.8 μmol·L^-1。此外,该传感器在用于人体血液中葡萄糖的实际检测中取得了满意的效果。     

Phosphorene-Supported Transition-Metal Dimer for Effective N2 Electroreduction

The electrochemical reduction of N₂ to NH₃ at ambient conditions is a promising alternative to the energy-intensive, high-temperature, high-pressure Haber-Bosch process. But it is extremely challenging to find an electrocatalyst that can effectively activate N₂ and reduce it to NH₃. From first principles density functional theory, we found that the Ti dimer supported on single-layer phosphorene can be used as a promising electrocatalyst for N₂ capture and conversion to NH₃. The overpotential (relative to the standard hydrogen electrode) was found to be as low as 0.20, much lower than those predicted on the Ti surface (1 to 1.5 V) or their nitrides (0.5 to 1 V). In addition, we found that hydride is involved in the N₂ reduction on the Ti dimer catalyst via formation of Ti₂-H species, and the hydride would favorably transfer onto the adsorbed N₂* to form *NNH intermediate and further reduced to NH₃. Moreover, we also examined other first-row transition metal dimers, and found that Sc and Fe dimer to be potential catalysts which could catalyze N₂ reduction at a low overpotential of about 0.21 and 0.45 V, respectively. Our predictions hence suggest Ti, Sc and Fe dimer clusters supported on phosphorene as promising electrocatalysts for N₂ reduction to NH₃.     

A Newly Competitive Electrochemical Sensor for Sensitive Determination of Chrysin Based on Electrochemically Activated Ta2O5 Particles Modified Carbon Paste Electrode

A novel electrochemically activated doped Ta₂O₅ particles modified carbon paste electrode (EA‐Ta₂O₅‐CPE) was prepared and applied for selective and sensitive determination of chrysin. X‐ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques and cyclic voltammetry (CV) were used to characterize the Ta₂O₅ particles and investigate the electrochemical response of the sensor. Compared with bare CPE, the doped Ta₂O₅ modified electrode got much more porous by electrochemical treatment and exhibited larger effective surface area, more reactive site and excellent electrochemical catalytic activity toward the oxidation of chrysin. Under optimum conditions by LSV, the oxidation peak currents responded to chrysin linearly over a concentration range from 5.0×10⁻⁸ to 7.0×10⁻⁶ mol L⁻¹ with a detection limit of 2.0×10⁻⁸ mol L⁻¹ (5.08 ng mL⁻¹). The fabricated sensor showed anti‐interference ability against the biological common interferents (i.e. baicalein, baicalin) and provided to be reliable for the determination of chrysin in Chinese medicinal herb Oroxylum indicum and chrysin capsules samples with satisfactory results.     

Using an Electrochemical MIP Sensor for Selective Determination of 1-Naphthol in Oilfield Produced Water

A molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) sensor was successfully constructed on glassy carbon electrode for the determination of 1-naphthol (1-Nph). The sensor was constructed by electropolymerization on bare GCE in the presence of the target molecule. The recognition of 1-Nph was conducted indirectly using [Fe(CN)₆]^3−/4− as redox probe. The MIP sensor presented wide linear working range and limit of detection of 1.5×10⁻⁹ mol L⁻¹. The MIP sensor was applied for the determination of 1-Nph in oilfield produced water. The results obtained showed good selectivity and sensitivity of the proposed sensor in terms of 1-Nph quantification.     

分子旋光度的密度泛函计算及Soman绝对构型确定

手性化合物绝对构型的确定一直是有机化学特别是手性药物合成研究过程中经常遇到的问题之一. 利用密度泛函DFT/B3LYP量子化学计算方法, 通过计算两种已知旋光度分子的旋光度, 确认计算条件和验证计算结果的可靠性, 并将此方法应用于Soman旋光度的计算. 结合文献报道的Soman分子实验旋光度测定结果, 首次采用理论计算方法确定了梭曼(Soman)分子四个异构体的绝对构型, 分别为P(R),C(S)-Soman→P(＋)C(＋), P(R),C(R)-Soman→P(＋)C(－), P(S),C(S)-Soman→P(－)C(＋), P(S),C(R)-Soman→P(－)C(－).     

Exploration of the reactivity of N2O5 with two Si(OH)4 monomers using electronic structure methods

The heterogeneous uptake of N₂O₅ on mineral dust particles may play an important role in the removal of nitrogen oxides from the atmosphere. However, the reaction of N₂O₅ with the mineral particles is not well understood. The reaction of N₂O₅ with two Si(OH)₄ monomers is explored using theoretical methods. This study represents a first step towards understanding the interaction of N₂O₅ with the hydroxyl groups of silica particles. Energies are calculated using MP2 single point calculations on the B3LYP optimized geometries and including B3LYP thermodynamic corrections. Four mechanisms are considered for the formation of two HNO₃ and one H₆Si₂O₇. The rate limiting activation barrier of the most favorable path is found to be 12.5 kcal mol^?1. This reaction appears to be more favorable than the hydrolysis of N₂O₅ with one water molecule. These results are in agreement with experimental observations, which show that N₂O₅ reacts with OH groups of Saharan dust to form nitrate. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

LixNi0.5Co0.5O2的态密度计算及电化学性能研究

>为获得综合性能更好的锂离子二次电池正极材料, 分析了Co掺杂对Li_xNiO₂电化学性能的影响. 采用密度泛函DFT理论对Li_xNiO₂和Li_xNi_0.5Co_0.5O₂的平均放电电压和态密度进行了计算. 同时, 用共沉淀法制备了Li_xNiO₂和Li_xNi_0.5Co_0.5O₂锂离子二次电池正极材料, 并对其进行了XRD结构分析和恒流充放电测试. 实验和计算结果表明: 随锂离子嵌入正极(电池放电), 电池的电压逐渐降低, 材料的态密度峰向低能量方向移动; 与Li_xNiO₂相比, Li_xNi_0.5Co_0.5O₂的电压平台相对较高(当0.25≤x≤0.5), 而且在Li^＋嵌/脱时, Li_xNi_0.5Co_0.5O₂的结构变化相对较小; Co离子的掺入, 减小了NiO₆八面体的畸变度, 使材料的电化学稳定性得以提高. 在钴掺杂镍酸锂体系中, NiO₆和CoO₆具有相互的稳定作用.     

HPLC-ELSD与GC-MS法测定牛乳甘油三酯sn-2位脂肪酸组成

研究建立了快速\\准确测定牛乳脂甘油三酯sn-2位脂肪酸组成的方法,利用胰酶专一水解甘油三酯sn-1和sn-3位置上的脂肪酸得到sn-2单甘油酯和游离脂肪酸,再通过蒸发光散射高效液相色谱分离出sn-2位单甘油酯,然后对其进行衍生,用气相色谱质谱联用仪对sn-2脂肪酸组成进行分析,结果显示用蒸发光散射高效液相色谱法分离sn-2位单甘油酯时方法的回收率达到83.3%~85.1%,该法省去了传统测定中费时费力的薄层色谱分离步骤.用气相色谱质谱联用法对产物进行分析,精密度高,结果可靠,分析结果表明,牛乳脂肪sn-2位脂肪酸由2.57%月桂酸、7.68%豆蔻酸、34.74%棕榈酸、11.56%亚油酸、22.53%油酸和15.21%硬酯酸组成.     

纳米孔缺陷导致单层黑磷电荷局域极大抑制非辐射电子-空穴复合的时域模拟

通常认为缺陷加速黑磷的非辐射电子-空穴复合,阻碍器件性能的持续提高。实验打破了这一认识。采用含时密度泛函理论结合非绝热分子动力学,我们发现P-P伸缩振动驱动非辐射电子-空穴复合,使纳米孔修饰的单层黑磷的激发态寿命比完美体系延长了约5.5倍。这主要归因于三个因素。一,纳米孔结构不但没有在禁带中引入深能级缺陷,而且由于价带顶下移使带隙增加了0.22 eV。二,除了带隙增加,纳米孔减小了电子和空穴波函数重叠,并抑制了原子核热运动,从而使非绝热耦合降低至完美体系的约1/2。三,退相干时间比完美体系延长了1.5倍。前两个因素战胜了第三个因素,使纳米孔结构激发态寿命延长至2.74 ns,而其在完美体系中约为480 ps。我们的研究表明可以制造合理数量和形貌的缺陷,如纳米孔,降低黑磷非辐射电子-空穴复合,提高光电器件效率。这一研究对于理解和调控黑磷和其它二维材料的激发态性质有重要意义。     

N-2-多氟烷基乙基取代1,3,4-噁二唑-2-硫酮及1,2,4-三唑-5-硫酮类化合物的合成和密度泛函理论研究

为改善二唑及三唑类化合物的生物活性, 设计合成了一系列多氟烷基乙基取代的1,3,4-噁二唑-2-硫酮6a～6l及1,2,4-三唑-5-硫酮类化合物9a～9l. ¹H NMR, ¹⁹F NMR, IR和MS谱以及元素分析表征了它们的结构; 实验结果与Materials Studio 3.0中的Dmol3计算模块理论计算表明了唑环上的NH较之CONH中的NH更易进行烷基化反应.     

Electrochemical Conversion of CO2 to Syngas with Controllable CO/H2 Ratios over Co and Ni Single‐Atom Catalysts

The electrochemical CO₂ reduction reaction (CO₂RR) to yield synthesis gas (syngas, CO and H₂) has been considered as a promising method to realize the net reduction in CO₂ emission. However, it is challenging to balance the CO₂RR activity and the CO/H₂ ratio. To address this issue, nitrogen‐doped carbon supported single‐atom catalysts are designed as electrocatalysts to produce syngas from CO₂RR. While Co and Ni single‐atom catalysts are selective in producing H₂ and CO, respectively, electrocatalysts containing both Co and Ni show a high syngas evolution (total current >74 mA cm^?2) with CO/H₂ ratios (0.23–2.26) that are suitable for typical downstream thermochemical reactions. Density functional theory calculations provide insights into the key intermediates on Co and Ni single‐atom configurations for the H₂ and CO evolution. The results present a useful case on how non‐precious transition metal species can maintain high CO₂RR activity with tunable CO/H₂ ratios.     

Electrochemical reductive cleavage of carbon-halogen bonds in 5-bromo-1,3-dichloro-2-iodobenzene

The electrochemical reduction of carbon-halogen bonds in 5-bromo-1,3-dichloro-2-iodobenzene follows quadratic activation-driving force relationship except in one of the carbon-chlorine bonds. The variation of the transfer coefficient with the electrode potential has been estimated using the voltammetric data coupled with the convolution analysis. The standard potentials pertaining to the reduction of carbon-halogen bonds are evaluated using the Marcus theory of outer sphere electron transfer.     

Electrochemical Sensor Based on NiAlPO‐5 for Determination of Cu2+ in Ethanol Biofuel

This work describes the development of electrochemical sensors based on graphite–polyurethane composite (GPU) modified with aluminophosphate zeolite type 5 (AlPO‐5) and nickel (II) incorporated aluminophosphate type 5 (NiAlPO‐5), in order to evaluate their performance for determination of Cu²⁺ in ethanol biofuel. These electrodes were initially characterized by cyclic voltammetry. The obtained results revealed that the NiAlPO‐5 with Ni/Al ratio 0.5 presented the best response in terms of sensitivity, and peak width at half height of Cu²⁺ voltamogramm, which indicate that on these conditions the NiAlPO‐5 electrode is viable for determination of this ion in biofuel samples by square wave stripping voltammetry. The obtained results revealed that the presence of Ni in the zeolite structure (NiAlPO‐5) improves the electrical properties, and increases the peak current for Cu²⁺ in comparison with the electrode based in AlPO‐5. The proposed method presented a linear response for Cu²⁺ with good results for limit of detection (9.4×10⁻⁹ mol L⁻¹), accuracy (recovery of 115 %) and precision (RSD of 5.9 %).     

Assessment of dispersion‐improved exchange‐correlation functionals for the simulation of CO2 binding by alcoholamines

In this study, 12 bound complexes were selected to construct a database for testing 15 dispersion‐improved exchange‐correlation (XC) functionals, including hybrid generalized gradient approximation (GGA), modified using the Grimme's pairwise strategy, and double hybrid XC functionals, for specifically characterizing the CO₂ binding by alcoholamines. Bound complexes were selected based on the characteristics of their hydrogen bonds, dispersion, and electrostatic (particularly between the positive charge of CO₂ and the lone pair of N of alcoholamines) interactions. The extrapolated binding energy from the aug‐cc‐pVTZ (ATZ) to aug‐cc‐pVQZ (AQZ) basis set at the CCSD(T)/CBS(MP2+DZ) level was used as the reference for the XC functional comparison. M06‐2X produced the optimal agreement if the optimized geometries at MP2/ATZ level were chosen for all the test bound complexes. However, M06‐L, ωB97X, and ωB97, and were preferred if the corresponding density functional theory (DFT) optimized geometries were adapted for the benchmark. Simple bimolecular reaction between CO₂ and monoethanolamine simulated using polarizable continuum solvation model confirmed that ωB97, ωB97X, and ωB97XD qualitatively reproduced the energetics of MP2 level. The inconsistent performance of the tested XC functionals, observed when using MP2 or DFT optimized geometries, raised concerns regarding using the single‐point ab initio correction combined with DFT optimized geometry, particularly for determining the nucleophilic attack by alcoholamines to CO₂. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

1-苯基-3-甲基-4-苯甲酰基-5-吡唑啉酮稀土配合物的合成、晶体结构、发光性能与密度泛函理论计算

以1-苯基-3-甲基-4-苯甲酰基-5-吡唑啉酮(Hpmbp)和4,4′-二甲基-2,2′-联吡啶(dmbipy)为配体合成了一类单核稀土配合物[Ln(pmbp)₃(dmbipy)]·C₂H₅OH,其中Ln=Tb (1-Tb)、Ho (1-Ho)、Er (1-Er)、Tm (1-Tm)。结构表征显示该类配合物由稀土金属离子与3个pmbp-配体、1个dmbipy配体配位而成,同时存在一分子非配位的乙醇。Ln³⁺离子的配位环境均接近于三角十二面体构型。荧光测试表明,1-Tb、1-Ho、1-Er和1-Tm均表现出了相应稀土离子的特征发射峰。此外,利用密度泛函理论计算分析了Hpmbp配体、dmbipy配体及稀土配合物的HOMO-LUMO信息。     

高效液相色谱法同时测定强化牛奶中的维生素A和D_2

A reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous determination ofvitamin A and D_2 in fortified milk has been developed. A couple of serially connected columns with μ-Bonda-pak C_(18)(300 × 3. 9mm, 10μm)and Novapak C_(18)(150 × 3. 9mm, 4μm)and methanol/water(96/4)mobile phasewere used. Vitamin A and D_2 were detected at wavelengths of 325nm and 265nm, respectively. By usingsaponification procedure, the recoveries of vitamin A and D_2 were in the range of 90～110%.