锗分族元素二元团簇及其与Co形成的团簇离子

通过比较激光烧蚀E1/E2 (代表Ge/Sn， Ge/Pb和Sn/Pb) 和Co/E (E为Ge、Sn、Pb)混合样品形成的二元团簇负离子飞行时间质谱分布和谱峰的相对强度及形成的幻数团簇离子峰，发现E1/E2二元团簇离子中原子量大的锗分族元素在团簇离子中占主要组分，而原子量小的元素则少量掺杂，其组成和分布特点说明其结构和性质与纯E团簇离子相似，可能的结构为该类负离子团簇所有原子都在笼结构的骨架上；对于二元团簇离子GeSn9－、GePb9－和SnPb9－其结构可能是双帽反四棱柱构型，只是每个原子均为骨架的一部分.而对激光烧蚀过渡金属钴与锗分族元素的混合物的研究发现，反应形成了丰富的Co/E二元合金团簇负离子，分析发现该类簇离子为钴内包覆于E(锗分族元素)笼状结构.幻数离子CoGe10－、CoSn10－和CoPb10－可能具有双帽四角反棱柱结构，而CoPb12－可能具有二十面体构型，钴原子均为笼状结构的中心.     

Conformational and thermodynamic studies of alkaline subhalides M2X (M = Li, Na, K, Rb; X = F, Cl, Br, I)

Alkaline subhalides M₂X (M = Li, Na, K, Rb; X = F, Cl, Br, I) were investigated using DMol software combined with thermostatistical techniques to obtain thermodynamic data for studying the stability of these subhalides. Validation of these results was checked by establishing a link with the experimental MX-M phase diagrams by a simple empirical relation.     

Preparation,characterization, and antibacterial activity of organo-sepiolite/chitosan/silver bionanocomposites

Bionanocomposites with different loadings of silver (Ag) were prepared via synthesis of Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the wet chemical reduction method in the lamellar space layer of the organo-sepiolite/chitosan (O-SEP/CS). The prepared O-SEP/CS/Ag bionanocomposites were characterized using various analysis methods for their structure, morphology, and optical properties. The characteristic absorption bands from the UV–visible absorption spectrum confirmed the formation of AgNPs. The antibacterial activities of O-SEP/CS/Ag bionanocomposites were investigated against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria using the disc diffusion method. The results suggest that O-SEP/CS/Ag bionanocomposites can be useful in wide range of bio-medical applications because of high antibacterial activity.     

/α, xn/ reactions on159Tb

Target foil stacks of terbium were bombarded with -particles of incident energies 55 MeV. Excitation functions for the /,xn/ x=2–5 reactions were determined. On the basis of the cross sections, the thick target yields of^/163–x/Ho /x=2.5/ have been evaluated. Activation and stacked-foil techniques were applied.     

Plant growth regulators G1, G2, G3 Synthesis, extraction and determination of leaf content in Eucalyptus grandis

Endogenous concentrations of plant growth regulators G₁, G₂, G₃ from leaves of French-planted Eucalyptus grandis were determined. The leaves were extracted with methanol and the resulting extracts were purified by means of silica gel column chromatography and reversed-phase medium-pressure liquid chromatography. Improved synthesis, purification and physico-chemical characterization of the G factors, for use as external standards, were developed.     

Synthesis of Au, Au/Ag, Au/Pt and Au/Pd nanoparticles using the microwave-polyol method

Gold, Au/Ag, Au/Pt and Au/Pd bimetallic nanoparticles with varying mol fractions were synthesized in ethylene glycol and glycerol, using the microwave technique in the presence of a stabilizer poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP). It was found that bimetallic colloids of Au/Ag, Au/Pd and Au/Pt form an alloy either on co-reduction of respective metal ions or on mixing individual sols.     

Comparison of PVDF/MWNT,PMMA/MWNT,and PVDF/PMMA/MWNT nanocomposites: MWNT dispersibility and thermal and rheological properties

Pristine multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) were incorporated into poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), and PVDF/PMMA blends to achieve binary and ternary nanocomposites. MWNTs were more compatible with the PVDF matrix than with the PMMA-containing matrices. MWNT addition did not alter the development of α-form PVDF crystals in the binary/ternary composites. Nucleation and overall isothermal crystallization of PVDF were enhanced by the presence of MWNTs, and enhancements were optimal in the PVDF/MWNT binary composites. Avrami analysis revealed that addition of MWNTs led to more extensive athermal-type nucleation of PVDF, and that PMMA slightly decreased the crystal growth dimension of PVDF. The equilibrium melting temperature (T_m°) of PVDF increased in the binary composites but remained nearly constant in the ternary system. Thermal stability was enhanced in the binary/ternary composites, and enhancements were more evident in the air environment than in nitrogen. Rheological property measurements revealed that the intensely entangled chains of high-molecular weight PVDF dominated the rheological response of PVDF-included samples in the melt state. A (pseudo)network structure was developed in each of the PVDF-included samples as well as in the 1 phr MWNT-added PMMA/MWNT composite. The storage moduli of the PVDF, PMMA, and PVDF/PMMA:1/1 blend increased to 37%, 22% and 34%, respectively, at 40 °C after addition of 1 phr MWNT.     

Column chromatography of carrier-free Tc/III,IV/-TTA complexes

The chemical species of carrier-free technetium, which were extractable into a TTA-benzene solution on reduction of⁹⁶TcO ₄ ^– either with NaBH₄ or concentrated HCl, were studied by means of silica gel chromatography. Elution peaks ascribed to the formation of Tc/tta/₄ and Tc/tta/₃ type complexes were observed. The latter complex was also synthesized by recoil effect of Ru/, p/Tc reactions in -irradiated Ru/tta/₃.     

AB initio study of the regular polyhedral molecules N4, P4, As4, N8, P8 and As8

Ab initio pseudopotential SCF calculations were performed on tetrahedral X₄ molecules using double-zeta basis sets with and without d functions. The inclusion of d orbitals shortens the bond lengths, stabilizes the X₄ structures and intensifies the electron density inside the tetrahedron. The cubic X₈ molecules, calculated without d AOs, are not predicted to be more stable than 2X₄. Repulsions between parallel bonds in X₈ may compensate the lack of ring strain.     

Structural,surface, optical,and antimicrobial characterization of I2/Polymethyl methacrylate and CuS/I2/polymethyl methacrylate thin films

In this study, I₂/PMMA and CuS/I₂/PMMA thin films were produced by Chemical Bath Deposition (CBD) on polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) substrates, and their physicochemical and antimicrobial properties were analyzed. The film's surface tensions were characterized by KSV instruments, and the surface tensions for plain PMMA, I₂/PMMA, and CuS/I₂/PMMA thin films were 30.27, 28.77, and 31.86 mN/m, respectively. The I₂ and CuS/I₂ structures in the XRD patterns are amorphous. After coating CuS, the long rod-like extension structures are formed; spherical shapes form some agglomeration in some regions to SEM images. Chemical analysis was performed with an EDX spectrometer attached to SEM. The thicknesses and surface roughnesses of I₂/PMMA and CuS/I₂/PMMA thin films were determined to be 50.34 nm, 1126 nm; 62.03 nm and 204.99 nm via AFM, respectively. The optical spectra of the films were recorded in the range of 300–1100 nm with a UV-VIS spectrophotometer. The antibacterial and antifungal properties of I₂ and CuS coating were evaluated against facultative gram-negative E. Coli and C. Albicans. The coated films exhibited excellent antimicrobial performance.     

Fast non-destructive determination of silicon in coal by means of /n,n′ γ/ and /n, γ/ processes

The possibilities were evaluated of nondestructive determination of silicon content in large-scale samples of coal /about 20–50 kg/, based on the spectrometry of prompt -radiation from processes /n, n /, E=1779 keV and /n, /, E=3539 keV and 4935 keV. The neutron sources were either²⁴¹Am–Be or²⁵²Cf located additionally in D₂O moderator. A Ge/Li/ detector was used for -radiation detection. In exposure times of up to 2 h, the detection limits of 1.3% and 0.9% and accuracies of silicon determination of 0.66% and 0.40% have been achieved in case of /n, / and /n, n / processes, respectively.     

Influence of SEBS-g-MA on morphology, mechanical, and thermal properties of PA6/PP/organoclay nanocomposites

Polyamide 6/polypropylene (PA6/PP = 70/30 parts) blends containing 4 phr (parts per hundred resin) of organically modified clay (organoclay) toughened with maleated styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS-g-MA) were prepared by melt compounding using co-rotating twin-screw extruder followed by injection molding. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) were used to characterize the structure of the nanocomposites. The mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were determined by tensile, flexural, and notched Izod impact tests. The single edge notch three point bending test was used to evaluate the fracture toughness of SEBS-g-MA toughened PA6/PP nanocomposites. Thermal properties were studied by using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). XRD and TEM results indicated the formation of the exfoliated structure for the PA6/PP/organoclay nanocomposites with and without SEBS-g-MA. With the exception of stiffness and strength, the addition of SEBS-g-MA into the PA6/PP/organoclay nanocomposites increased ductility, impact strength and fracture toughness. The elongation at break and fracture toughness of PA6/PP blends and nanocomposites were increased with increasing the testing speed, whereas tensile strength was decreased. The increase in ductility and fracture toughness at high testing speed could be attributed to the thermal blunting mechanism in front of crack tip. DSC results revealed that the presence of SEBS-g-MA had negligible effect on the melting and crystallization behavior of the PA6/PP/organoclay nanocomposites. TGA results showed that the incorporation of SEBS-g-MA increased the thermal stability of the nanocomposite.     

Energetic, geometric and magnetic analysis of all-syn,trans cyclic cyclopropanes

Structural, energetic and magnetic properties of a series of cyclic cyclopropanes have been investigated on the DFT (B3LYP/6-31G(d)) level. The cyclization of these oligomeric all-syn,trans cyclopropanes, designated [N]rondelanes, should be possible on energetic grounds, since no substantial destabilization energies were calculated for the larger homologues. However, the high strain for the smaller rondelanes might prevent their successful synthesis. Thermochemical reactions, structural data, and NICS values were investigated in order to test for homoaromatic stabilization. The careful choice of a homoisodesmic reaction revealed weak aromatic stabilization energies for [3] and [7]rondelane, 2.3 kcal/mol and 2.2 kcal/mol, respectively. However, we could not observe a pattern according to the Hückel rule and the stabilization energies are small compared to the stabilization of cyclopropane due to σ-aromaticity. Calculated structural data indicate homoconjugation for the smaller homologues. [3]Rondelane showed a NICS value of −2.54 indicating a weak neutral homoaromaticity.     

Thermoynamic properties (Hm, CP,m, Vm, κT) of binary mixtures {x1,3-Dioxane + (1−x)Cyclohexane} at 298.15 K

Molar excess enthalpies H_m^E, isobaric heat capacities C_P,m^E, volumes V_m^E and isothermal compressibilities κT^E for the 1,3-dioxane(3DX) + cyclohexane mixture were measured at 298.15 K, in order to compare to those of the 1,4-dioxane(4DX) + cyclohexane mixture. H_m^E is endothermic and the maximum value about 1.5 kJ mol⁻¹ at x ≈ 0.45, and lower than that of the 4DX mixture by about 80 J mol⁻¹. V_m^E is positive over the whole concentration and the maximum value is about 0.85 cm³ mol⁻¹ at x ≈ 0.45, and lower than that of the 4DX mixture. The above results suggest the energetic unstabilization, resulting in the volume expansion in the mixture. C_P,m^E shows the characteristic W-shaped concentration dependence, which has maximum at x ≈ 0.45 and two minima at x ≈ 0.1 and 0.9. The maximum C_P,m^E value for 3DX mixture shifts toward the positive side, compared to that of 4DX mixture. κT^E were estimated from speeds of sound, densities, thermal expansion coefficients and isobaric heat capacities of the pure component liquids and the mixtures. The κT^E result shows the positive concentration dependence over the whole composition range. The 3DX mixture has the similar thermodynamic properties to the 4DX mixture, despite that 4DX is the nonpolar solvent and 3DX is the dipolar liquid. this means that there exists the local dipolar interaction between 4DX molecules, and the prevalence of “microheterogeneity” in the both mixtures.     

Ion chromatography of organic-rich natural waters from peatlands: I. Cl, NO2, Br, NO3, HPO4, SO4 and oxalate

Organic-rich natural waters from peat bogs in continental (Switzerland) and maritime (Shetland Islands, Scotland) areas were analysed for Cl⁻, NO₂⁻, Br⁻, NO₃⁻, HPO₄²⁻, SO₄²⁻ and oxalate using ion chromatography. These anions can be determined simultaneously in the surface and pore water samples from the continental bogs using a 250-μl injection loop. Using this loop, the detection limits were ca. 5 ng/g for the monovalent anions and SO₄²⁻ and 10 ng/g for HPO₄²⁻ and oxalate. An organics-removal cartridge (Dionex OnGuard P) was used to remove humic materials. These cartridges did not significantly affect the measured concentrations of anions in blind standards. Analyses of deionized water treated with these cartridges are not significantly different from those for untreated deionized water. For the maritime bogs, the relatively high concentrations of Cl⁻ (more than 100μ/g in many samples) and SO₄²⁻ (up to 50 μg/g) require two separate determinations for complete analyses. A 10-μl injection loop was used to determine Cl⁻, Br⁻ and SO₄²⁻. A 250-μl injection loop was used to measure NO₂⁻, NO₃⁻, HPO ₄²⁻ and oxalate. In each instance a Dionex OnGuard P cartridge was used to remove humic materials. In addition, a chloride-removal cartridge (Dionex OnGuard AG) was used to remove Cl⁻ when the larger injection loop was used. This cartridge has no significant effect on the measurement of HPO_4-²⁻ at concentrations of 20 ng/g. In each of the bog water chromatograms there were usually a number of unknown peaks. These are probably due mainly to organic anions.     

Fe3O4/Polypyrrole/Au nanocomposites with core/shell/shell structure: synthesis, characterization, and their electrochemical properties

Uniform Fe3O4 nanospheres with a diameter of 100 nm were rapidly prepared using a microwave solvothermal method. Then Fe304/polypyrrole (PPy) composite nanospheres with well-defined core/shell structures were obtained through chemical oxidative polymerization of pyrrole in the presence of Fe3O4; the average thickness of the coating shell was about 25 nm. Furthermore, by means of electrostatic interactions, plentiful gold nanoparticles with a diameter of 15 nm were assembled on the surface of Fe3O4/PPy to get Fe3O4/PPy/Au core/shell/shell structure. The morphology, structure, and composition of the products were characterized by transmission electronic microscopy (TEM), scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The resultant nanocomposites not only have the magnetism of Fe3O4 nanoparticles that make the nanocomposites easily controlled by an external magnetic field but also have the good conductivity and excellent electrochemical and catalytic properties of PPy and Au nanoparticles. Furthermore, the nanocomposites showed excellent electrocatalytic activities to biospecies such as ascorbic acid (AA).     

Radiation induced scavenging of NOx, SO2, H2S from exhaust gases

The theoretical model of exhaust gases radiation induced oxidation was developed. NO, SO₂ and H₂S concentrations curves vs dose calculated by use of this model for mixtures containing N₂ (80.5%), O₂ (11%), H₂O (8.4%), NO (100–600 ppm), SO₂ (150–500 ppm) and H₂S (300–1000 ppm) have been obtained. It has been shown that NO and SO₂ conversion reactions with acids formation go simultaneously with oxidizing reaction of H₂S giving SO₂ as an intermediate substance. These processes were evaluated for different initial concentrations of NO, SO₂ and H₂S. Data established by our simulation calculations show that the electron beam process can be judged as a promising technology for simultaneous removal of SO₂, NO and H₂S from exhaust gases.     

Study of the alkylation of chlorosilanes. Part I. Synthesis of tetra(1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-polyfluoroalkyl)silanes

The synthesis and structural characterization of tetra(1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-polyfluoroalkyl)silaneswith the same or different chain lengths C_nF_2n+1 linked to Si (1n6) is reported.

When the synthesis was effected from chlorosilanes and fluorinated organomagnesiumor organolithium reagents, the trialkylsilanes were obtained. The last fluorinated chainwas introduced either via a fluoroalkyllithium reagent or by hydrosilylation of thetrialkylsilanes.

Some properties and characterization by ¹H, ¹⁹F and ²⁹Si NMR spectroscopy of the1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-polyfluoroalkylsilanes are described.     

FT-Raman Spectra of o-, m-, and p-Nitrophenol Included in Cyclodextrins

FT-Raman spectra of o-, m-, and p-nitrophenol included in -cyclodextrin (CD), -CD, hydroxypropyl (HP) -CD, andsulfated -CD were recorded. The phenyl (C=C) band of o- and p-nitrophenol in the CD inclusion complexes was shifted to higher wavenumber thanthat of pure o- and p-nitrophenol,whereas the phenyl (C=C) band of m-nitrophenol in the CD inclusion complexes was shifted to lower wavenumber than that of pure m-nitrophenol. The ring CH peak of o-nitrophenol in the CD complexes was shifted to higher wavenumber than that of pure o-nitrophenol, whereas the ring CH peak of m- and p-nitrophenol in the CD complexes was shifted to lower wavenumber than that of pure m- and p-nitrophenol.     

Properties,Morphology and Structure of BPDA/PPD/TFMB Polyimide Fibers

The mechanical properties of fibers were notably improved by incorporating 2,2′-bis(trifluoromethyl)- benzidine(TFMB) into 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride(s-BPDA) and p-phenylenediamine(PPD) backbone. The best strength and modulus of BPDA/PPD/TFMB polyimide(PI) fiber(diamine molar ratio of PPD/TFMB= 90/10) were 1.60 and 90 GPa, respectively, which was over two times that of BPDA/PPD PI fiber. SEM image showed that the cross-section of fibers at each stage was round and voids free. Besides, the “skin-core” and microfibrillar structure were not observed. The thermal properties of PI fibers were also investigated. The results showed that the fibers owned excellent thermal stability, moreover, the structural homogeneity of fibers were significantly improved by heat-drawn stage. The T_g values were found to be around 300℃ by dynamic mechanical analysis(DMA). Wide angle X-ray diffraction(WAXD) and small angle X-ray scattering(SAXS) experiments indicated that the order degree of longitudinal and lateral stacks, the molecular orientation and the structural homogeneity of fibers were improved in the preparation process of fibers.