Phase structure of silanol-modified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers

For (ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer)-tetraethoxysilane and (ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer)-polydimethylsiloxane systems, the solubility of components has been studied in a wide range of temperatures and compositions. Phase diagrams have been constructed, pair interaction parameters have been calculated, and diffusion coefficients and activation energies of diffusion have been estimated. The temperature and concentration ranges of a change in solubility related to chemical interactions between the components have been revealed, and the structure of the modified copolymers has been studied. On the basis of the kinetic data on the movement of isoconcentration planes in diffusion zones of component mixing, time intervals corresponding to the onset of the chemical reaction between the components have been determined and the apparent activation energies of the process have been computed. Complex-shaped binodal and boundary curves have been interpreted within the framework of the classical Flory-Huggins theory.     

Development and in situ synthesis of monolithic stationary phases for electrochromatographic separations

Organic monolithic stationary phases have been synthesized in UV-transparent fused-silica capillaries, which have been used as test format of microfabricated device channels. The columns have been prepared by in situ polymerization of butyl acrylate, lauryl acrylate, 1,3-butanediol diacrylate, and 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid (AMPS) in a ternary porogenic solvent. The resulting stationary phases have been tested in capillary electrochromatography and exhibited reversed-phase chromatography behavior toward neutral solutes. Van Deemter plots of phenylureas and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, selected as model analytes, have been determined to study the influence of various polymerization and separation parameters on properties of the monoliths. The amount of AMPS and the nature of monomers in the polymerization solution have been thus adjusted. It has been observed that the ionic strength of the mobile phase may affect significantly the efficiency of the separation. The effect of the percentage of acetonitrile in the mobile phase on efficiency and permeability of the organic monoliths has also been investigated. Efficiencies greater than 300,000 plates/m have been obtained with the test compounds. Stability and reproducibility have been extensively studied.     

Structure and reactions of reduction products in crystalline and polymeric materials by combining pulse radiolysis and ESR

The structure and the reactions of primary oxidation and reduction products in irradiated organic crystals and solid polymers have been investigated. The data from pulse radiolysis with nanosecond time resolution have been combined in a new manner with the data obtained by low-temperature irradiation and ESR spectroscopy. By this combination optical spectra have been assigned, reaction mechanisms have been studied and ESR components have been identified using the kinetic data from pulse radiolysis. The method has been particularly useful in the study of negative-ion radicals in carboxylic acid derivatives, of trapped electrons in polyhydroxy compounds, and of ionic species in polymers.     

Mass spectra of some oxadiazole derivatives

The mass spectra of some substituted oxadiazoles have been determined and analysed with the aid of high resolution mass spectrometry. Some characteristic and major differences between their spectra have been noted, and possible rationalizations have been advanced. The main fragmentation patterns of the 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives have been interpreted in terms of diazirine intermediates. Specific skeletal rearrangement processes have been observed in the spectra of the 1,3,4- and 1,2,4-oxadiazoles, and possible mechanisms are proposed.     

Electrokinetic studies on a thorium oxide membrane : I. Electroosmosis and electrophoresis

Electroosmotic transport of dimethyl formamide through a thorium oxide plug membrahe has been studied and the data have been analysed from the standpoint of thermodynamics of irreversible processes. Electroosmotic flow and eleetroosmotic pressure have been found to be nonlinearly dependent on the applied potential difference. Various phenomenological coefficients have been evaluated from the nonlinear transport equation. Onsager's reciprocity relation has been verified by measurements of streaming potentials. The electrophoretic velocity of thorium oxide particles dispersed in dimethyl formamide has also been found to be nonlinear. Zeta potentials have been evaluated from electroosmotic and electrophoretic data. The results have been explained on the basis of the change in the structure of the electrical double layer. The degree of coupling and the efficiency of electrokinetic energy conversion have been calculated for both electroosmosis and streaming potential.     

Facile synthesis methodology and characterization studies of silica-decorated hybridized anisotropic nanotubes and nanosheets

Carbonaceous nanomaterials and their derivatives have been inspired tremendous enthusiasm in the scientific community. They have been excogitated as the encouraging attributes and the qualified dispersed phase to develop multi-functional composites. Particularly, graphene and carbon nanotube (anisotropic fillers) have gained substantial research interest owing to their promising characteristics. This highlights an innovative technique to synthesize hybridized nanotube and nanosheet. Initially, parent materials have been synthesized: The pristine CNT has been modified by acid mixture solution, and reduced graphene oxide has been prepared by chemical reduction method. Henceforth, the self-assembly in situ sol–gel technique has been endorsed here. The synthesized nanohybrids have been characterized by different spectroscopic techniques: FTIR, Raman, UV, and XPS to confirm the attachment of multifunctionalities; meanwhile, the composition and stability have been investigated from XRD and TGA plots. The magnitude of surface charge and particle size distribution have been evaluated for the parent and hybridized products; further, morphology of all the samples has been authenticated from FESEM and TEM.     

Optical, morphological and structural characterization of Langmuir-Schaefer films of a functionalized copper phthalocyanine

Langmuir-Schaefer (LS) films of copper(II) tetrakis-(isoprpoxy-carbonyl)-phthalocyanine (TiPCuPc) have been deposited onto various solid supports. Its floating film have been characterized at the air-water interface by means of Brewster Angle Microscopy and Langmuir curves. Vibrational modes of multilayer transferred LS film have been studied by Raman spectroscopy and the optical parameters (refractive index n and extinction coefficient k) have been determined in the visible range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Linearly polarized light absorbance measurements have been performed at room temperature in the 400-800 nm spectral range and the average orientation of the phthalocyanine rings have been estimated. Transmission electron microscopy has been also used to characterize the morphological properties of the LS film and a close packed arrangement of the deposited molecules has been observed.     

Synthese de substances macromoleculaires renfermant des motifs monomeres derives de colorants—XIX: Synthese d'oligoethers et d'oligoesters colores par structure

Oligo-oxyethylenes and oligo(oxyethylenes-Co-oxypropylenes) with hydroxy end-groups have been modified by nitration and amination of the end-groups; the modification was partial in some cases and complete in others. Amino end-groups have been diazotized and the oligomers with azo end-groups have been coupled with β oxynaphthic acid and N,N′diethylaniline. Oligomers with chromophoric and hydroxy groups in the chain have been used to prepare polyurethane foams. Structurally coloured polyesters have been synthesized similarly and used to prepare polyurethane elastomers. All these oligomers have been characterized by i.r. and visible spectroscopy, NMR, end-group titration, vapour pressure osmometry and thermal differential analysis.     

Improved microbiological hydroxylation of sesquiterpenoids: semisynthesis,structural determination and biotransformation studies of cyclic sulfite eudesmane derivatives

Two new cyclic sulfite eudesmane derivatives have been investigated. Their (R) and (S) sulfur configuration and the structural arrangement of their "A" rings have been assigned by means of their 13C and 1H NMR chemical shifts and have been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray analyses. Microbial-transformation of these epimer cyclic sulfites and their dihydroxyeudesmane precursor have been studied using the hydroxylating fungus Rhizopus nigricans. Increased biocatalysis rates and considerable differences in the biotransformation of both cyclic sulfite eudesmanes have been found. Promising 8alpha,11-dihydroxy derivatives have been isolated from the (S)-diastereomer bioconversion.     

Physicochemical Studies on Biological Macro- and Microemulsions VI : Mixing Behaviors of Eucalyptus Oil,Water and Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monolaurate (Tween 20) Assisted by n-Butanol or Cinnamic Alcohol

The phase behavior of Eucalyptus oil/ Tween 20/ Butanol/ Water and Eucalyptus oil/ Tween 20/ Cinnamic Alcohol/ Water systems have ben studied in detail. Both triangular and tetrahedral representations have been considered to understand the topological nature of the multicomponent mixtures. Shear viscosities of typical multiphasic compositions have been measured at different rates and temperatures. The samples have undergone shear thinning. The effect of temperature on the volumes of multiphasic compositions have been also investigated both increase and decrease of the extents of different phases have been witnessed. The enthalpy of dissolution of both water and oil in presence of amphiphile solutions in oil and water respectively have been determined calorimetrically. Considering the phase separation point to be the point of maximum solubility of microdroplets, the free energies and hence entropies ofsolution have been estimated. The above phy.sicochemical features have been also examined in presence of additives, viz, NaGI and urea.     

Chromatography of alkaloids on titanium arsenate papers and quantitative separation of some alkaloids from nicotine on titanium arsenate columns

Columns and papers of titanium arsenate have been utilized for chromatographic studies of several alkaloids in aqueous and mixed solvent systems. The results have been compared with those obtained with plain papers. A number of separations have been achieved on papers impregnated with titanium arsenate. Distribution coefficients of these alkaloids have been determined. A number of alkaloids have been separated quantitatively from nicotine on titanium arsenate columns.     

Nucleation-controlled multiphase transitions

Thermodynamics and kinetics of phase transitions in multiphase systems have been discussed. Thermodynamically admissible transitions have been identified and transition kinetics described in terms of the extended Kolmogoroff-Avrami-Evans model. Different combinations of transitions have been described as directed graphs. Graph nodes represented individual phases, graph edges--transitions. Superposition of parallel transitions in various mother phases, simultaneous transition of the same mother phase into different target phases, and successive (chain) transitions have been analyzed. Detailed solutions for a three-phase system consisting of one liquid phase and two polymorphic solid phases have been presented.     

生物质谱--蛋白质组研究的关键技术

介绍了近几年来国际上重点研究的几类新型生物质谱技术,综述了它们在蛋白质组研究中的最新进展,比较了各自的特点,简要评价了它们在蛋白质组研究中的应用和前景。     

新型汽车发动机油用添加剂的研究进展

本文介绍了汽车发动机油用添加剂尤其是多功能添加剂的发展概况、作用机理、种类、结构及应用效果，并对未来润滑油添加剂的发展方向提供了一些参考，为我国润滑油品的高档化发展提出了几点想法。     

Photoinduced electron transfer via nonbuttressed metal-metal bonds. The photochemical study of binuclear complexes with platinum-thallium bonds

The photochemistry of binuclear metal-metal bonded complexes [(NC) 5Pt-Tl(solv) x ] (solv is water or dimethylsulfoxide) has been studied in aqueous and dimethylsulfoxide solutions. Both stationary and nanosecond laser flash photolysis have been carried out on the species. The metal-metal bonded complexes have been photolyzed by irradiation into the corresponding intense MMCT absorption bands. Photoexcitation results in the cleavage of the platinum-thallium bond and the formation of a solvated thallous ion and a cyano complex of platinum(IV), [Pt(CN) 5(solv)] (-), in both cases. The species have been characterized by multinuclear NMR and optical spectroscopy. The products of the photoreaction indicate a complementary two-electron transfer occurring between platinum and thallium ions in the binuclear Pt-Tl species. Quantum yield values for the photodecomposition of the species have been determined. The intermediates of the photoinduced metal-to-metal electron transfer have been detected and characterized by optical spectroscopy. The kinetics of transient formation and decomposition have been studied, and mechanisms of the photoactivated redox reaction have been suggested.     

Fine structure analysis of the even parity configuration system of Ti I

Even-parity configuration system of Ti I has been considered on the basis of the experimental data available in literature. The fine structure analysis has been performed with the aid of a linked-parameter method of level-fitting calculations in a large multiconfiguration basis. Fine structure parameters have been determined and precise wavefunctions of even energy levels have been evaluated. Appropriate pseudorelativistic Hartree-Fock ab initio calculations of fine structure parameters have been presented for comparison purposes. Configuration interaction effects on even-parity configurations have been discussed.     

Overpressured thin-layer chromatography

The properties, apparatus and applications of overpressured thin-layer chromatography (OPTLC) have been reviewed. In the Introduction planar chromatography has been briefly characterized, with particular attention to TLC. The general properties of OPTLC and methods of development of chromatograms in this technique have been then given. The construction of chambers and equipment for OPTLC has been described, paying attention to two-dimensional columns. The properties of chambers for OPTLC have been characterized considering the flow of eluent, sorbent-eluent interactions and the efficiency of various systems. OPTLC, TLC and HPTLC have been compared and also a comparison between OPTLC with a constant (linear) eluent flow-rate and with a decreasing eluent flow-rate has been made. Analytical applications of OPTLC have been described and examples of separations of mixtures have been given.     

侧链液晶高分子的非线性光学特征及其应用

阐述了侧链高分子液晶非线性光学的基本原理,着重讨论了影响非线性光学特征的几个基本因素,说明了双折射与外场强度、双折射与序参数之间的定量关系,展望了侧链高分子液晶非线性光学特征在一些领域中的应用前景。     

Field determination of rhenium in plants using catalytic test methods with dimethyldithiooxamide and Sulfonitrazo P

Methods for the field determination of rhenium in plants have been developed. The speciation of rhenium in solutions throughout the process of sample preparation has been investigated. It has been shown that, in the initial ethanol and water-salt extracts, rhenium occurs as perrhenate ions. Perrhenate ions have been established to be partially reduced in time to give Re(VI). Since test methods have been developed for determining rhenium as perrhenate-ions, their partial reduction in the process of sample preparation can lead to an low level of the results. The optimal conditions for preserving rhenium as perrhenate ions have been determined. Two procedures (in four versions) providing the determination of as low as 5 ng of rhenium in a 1-g sample with an error below 23% have been proposed. The developed procedures have been applied in the places of the collection of plant materials for the regional investigation of the occurrence of rhenium in the territories of different ore contents.     

On evolution of non-linear waves in polytropic reacting gases

In this paper we have studied the behavior of wave motion as propagating wavelets and their culmination into shock waves in polytropic reacting gases with same \(\gamma \)-law. An expansion wave resulting from the action of receding piston has been considered and the solution to this problem has been obtained. The propagation of weak waves has been considered and the flow variables in the region bounded by the piston and the characteristic wave front have been found out. The expansive action of a receding piston undergoing an abrupt change in velocity has been discussed. Central expansion fan and shock fronts have been studied and the solutions up to first order in the physical plane have been obtained. The effects of reaction mechanism on the solutions have been analyzed in each case.