Dense coating of surface mounted Cu<Subscript>2</Subscript>O nanoparticles upon silk fibers under ultrasound irradiation with antibacterial activity

The growth of Cu₂O nanoparticles on silk fibers was achieved under ultrasound irradiation. The effect of temperature, reaction time, ultrasound irradiation and solvent in growth of the Cu₂O nanoparticles upon fiber has been studied. These systems depicted a decrease in the size accompanying a decrease in the reaction time. Particle sizes and morphology of nanoparticle depend on power of ultrasound irradiation. Results show that in presence of ultrasound radiation, particle sizes are in a very low range. The susceptibility of the microorganisms to Cu₂O upon fiber was determined by minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) using micro dilution method and disk diffusion method. Results suggest that the Cu₂O nanoparticles on silk fibers have antibacterial activity. The Cu₂O nanoparticles upon fibers were characterized with X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). XRPD analyses indicated that the prepared Cu₂O nanoparticles on silk fibers were crystalline.     

二氧化钛催化超声波损伤牛血清白蛋白的研究

利用紫外可见(UV-Vis)光谱和荧光(FL)光谱研究了二氧化钛(TiO₂)催化超声波照射对牛血清白蛋白(BSA)的损伤作用，同时对金红石型和锐钛矿型TiO₂的催化性能进行了比较，并探讨了照射时间，TiO₂加入量，溶液酸度，超声波功率和离子强度等因素对BSA分子损伤的影响。结果表明，金红石型TiO₂的催化效果明显好于锐钛矿型TiO₂。在一定条件下，BSA分子的损伤程度随着照射时间的延长、照射功率和溶液酸度的增大而增大，而TiO₂的加入量和离子强度对BSA分子损伤的影响则较为复杂。     

Ultrasound-assisted one-pot multi-component synthesis of 2-pyrrolidinon-3-olates catalyzed by Co3O4@SiO2 core–shell nanocomposite

2-pyrrolidinon-3-olates were synthesized via one-pot four-component reaction of 2-aminobenzothiazole, aromatic aldehydes, dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate and morpholine/piperidine in the presence of Co₃O₄@SiO₂ core–shell nanocomposite as catalyst under ultrasound irradiation. The protocol offers several such advantages as high yields, short reaction time and mild reaction conditions with reusability of the catalyst. The core–shell nanocomposite was also prepared using ultrasound irradiation and the structure and magnetic properties were fully characterized by TEM, FE-SEM, XRD, EDX, FT-IR and VSM analysis.     

The effect of surface electronic structures of Au/TiO2 on sonophotochemical reactions

The photo-excited surface charges do not play the primary roles in enhancing the sonophotochemical reduction of water.     

Ultrasound‐Assisted One‐Pot Synthesis of Octahydroquinazolinone Derivatives Catalyzed by Acidic Ionic Liquid [Tbmim]Cl2/AlCl3

Acidic ionic liquid [tbmim]Cl₂/AlCl₃ catalysed an efficient synthesis of octahydroquinazolinone derivatives under ultrasound‐irradiation. This method provides several advantages such as environment benign, high yields and simple work‐up procedure.     

无溶剂NH2SO3H催化下超声促进环酮与芳香醛的Aldol缩合

以NH₂SO₃H作催化剂, 在无溶剂条件下用超声技术合成了一系列α,α'-双亚苄基环酮衍生物, 反应在15～45 min内完成, 产率76%～92%, 后处理简便, 且对环境友好.     

Oxidation of Hydrobenzoins to Benzils by Ammonium Chlorochromate/Montmorillonite K-10 Under Ultrasound Irradiation

The oxidation of hydrobenzoins to the corresponding benzils was carried out in excellent yield by ammonium chlorochromate (ACC) supported on montmorillonite K10 in CH₂Cl₂ at room temperature under ultrasound irradiation.     

A Single-Component Dual Donor Enables Ultrasound-Triggered Co-release of Carbon Monoxide and Hydrogen Sulfide

The development of dual gasotransmitter donors can not only provide robust tools to investigate their subtle interplay under pathophysiological conditions but also optimize therapeutic efficacy. While conventional strategies are heavily dependent on multicomponent donors, we herein report an ultrasound-responsive water-soluble copolymer ( PSHF ) capable of releasing carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) based on single-component sulfur-substituted 3-hydroxyflavone (SHF) derivatives. Interestingly, sulfur substitution can not only greatly improve the ultrasound sensitivity but also enable the co-release of CO/H₂S under mild ultrasound irradiation. The co-release of CO/H₂S gasotransmitters exerts a bactericidal effect against Staphylococcus aureus and demonstrates anti-inflammatory activity in lipopolysaccharide-challenged macrophages. Moreover, the excellent tissue penetration of ultrasound irradiation enables the local release of CO/H₂S in the joints of septic arthritis rats, exhibiting superior therapeutic efficacy without the need for any antibiotics.     

超声波制备介孔结构的氮掺杂TiO2纳米晶及其可见光催化性能

采用超声波辐射法制备了具有介孔结构的高浓度氮掺杂TiO₂纳米晶(N/TiO₂).采用N₂物理吸附、X射线粉末衍射、X射线光电子能谱、透射电镜、光致发光谱和紫外-可见漫反射光谱等手段对N/TiO₂进行了表征.以波长为400~660nm的可见光为光源,以水体污染物邻苯二甲酸二甲酯为降解对象,考察了不同制备方法对N/TiO₂光催化性能的影响.结果表明,超声波辐射使氮掺杂浓度提高了2.2倍,该法制备的N/TiO₂同时具有较好的介孔结构,表现了更高的光催化降解邻苯二甲酸二甲酯的活性.其活性提高的主要原因是N/TiO₂含有更高浓度的氮和对可见光具有更强的吸收能力.     

Green method for ultrasensitive determination of Hg in natural waters by electrothermal-atomic absorption spectrometry following sono-induced cold vapor generation and ‘in-atomizer trapping’

Sono-induced cold vapor generation (SI-CVG) has been used for the first time in combination with a graphite furnace atomizer for determination of Hg in natural waters by electrothermal-atomic absorption spectrometry after in situ trapping onto a noble metal-pretreated platform (Pd, Pt or Rh) inserted into a graphite tube. The system allows ‘in-atomizer trapping’ of Hg without the use of conventional reduction reactions based on sodium borohydride or tin chloride in acid medium for cold vapor generation. The sono-induced reaction is accomplished by applying ultrasound irradiation to the sample solution containing Hg(II) in the presence of an organic compound such as formic acid. As this organic acid is partly degraded upon ultrasound irradiation to yield CO, CO₂, H₂ and H₂O, the amount of lab wastes is minimized and a green methodology is achieved.     

PINACOL COUPLING OF AROMATIC ALDEHYDES AND KETONES USING MAGNESIUM IN AQUEOUS AMMONIUM CHLORIDE UNDER ULTRASOUND

ABSTRACT

The pinacol coupling reaction of aromatic aldehydes and ketones was performed in 8–95% yield with magnesium in 0.1 M aqueous NH₄Cl under ultrasound irradiation at r.t. for 3 h.     

Electrochemiluminescence of Tris(2,2′‐bipyridine)ruthenium with Various Co‐reactants under Ultrasound Irradiation

Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) of tris(2,2′‐bipyridine)ruthenium, Ru(bpy)₃²⁺ in the presence of various co‐reactants, such as tripropylamine (TPA), oxalate ion (C₂O₄^2?), ascorbic acid (H₂A) and dehydroascorbic acid (DHA), were investigated under ultrasound irradiation. In sono‐ECL experiments, an indium‐thin‐oxide (ITO) was used as working electrode, and a titanium tipped sonic horn probe (diameter 2 mm) which operated at a frequency of 20 kHz was set in the front of the ITO electrode. Under the ultrasound irradiation, ECL signals were found to be significantly enhanced when TPA and C₂O₄^2? were used as co‐reactants, only slightly enhanced in Ru(bpy)₃²⁺/DHA system, but total quenched in Ru(bpy)₃²⁺/H₂A system. The difference of Ru(bpy)₃²⁺ ECL behaviors for various co‐reactant could to be due to the different kinetics of catalytic reactions associated in ECL schemes. ECL quenching effect observed in Ru(bpy)₃²⁺/H₂A system was suggested to be due to electron transfer (ET) route between the excited state *Ru(bpy)₃²⁺ and ascorbate anion HA^? diffused from the bulk solution, where the diffusional HA^? species served as electron donor. The effect becomes more pronounced upon sonication because the effective collision frequency between *Ru(bpy)₃²⁺ and HA^? would be significantly increased by the enhanced mass transport effect of ultrasound.     

A mild and efficient method for halogenation of 3,5-dimethyl pyrazoles by ultrasound irradiation using N-halosuccinimides

The 4-halo-3,5-dimethyl pyrazoles have been synthetisized in good yields in short reaction times in the absence of a catalyst by reaction of 3,5-dimethyl pyrazoles with N-halosuccinimides (NBS, NCS and NIS) under ultrasound irradiation. Finally, the halogenation of pyrazoles with Br₂, ICl and I₂ was showed in similar conditions.     

Green and Highly Efficient Synthesis of Mono‐ and Bis‐Benzothiazoles in the Presence of Fe(SD)3 under Ultrasound Irradiation

A convenient, practical, green, and environmentally friendly method was developed for the synthesis of benzothiazoles from 2‐aminothiophenol and various aldehydes. Bis‐benzothiazoles were synthesized in high yield under mild reaction conditions. Products were obtained in the presence of in situ prepared Fe(SD )₃ [iron(III ) dodecyl sulfate] as a combined Lewis acid–surfactant catalyst (LASC ) in water under ultrasound irradiation.     

Perlite–SO<Subscript>3</Subscript>H nanoparticles: very efficient and reusable catalyst for three-component synthesis of <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-cyclohexyl-3-aryl-quinoxaline-2-amine derivatives under ultrasound irradiation

An efficient green approach for the synthesis of N-cyclohexyl-3-aryl-quinoxaline-2-amine derivatives, via a three-component one-pot condensation reaction of o-phenylenediamine, aromatic aldehydes and cyclohexyl isocyanide in the presence of perlite–SO₃H nanoparticles (diameter/thickness of platelets <?100 nm) under ultrasound irradiation has been demonstrated. The present method offers advantages such as shorter reaction time, easy work-up, excellent yields, recovery and reusability of catalyst. In addition, the methodology has been prosperous in getting the green chemistry purposes such as natural catalyst, using ultrasound irradiation instead of conventional heating and stirring, and a non-hazardous products in the thus combining the features of both economic and environmental advantages.     

Fe<Subscript>3</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript> nanoparticle-bonded β-cyclodextrin as an efficient and magnetically retrievable catalyst for the preparation of β-azido alcohols and β-hydroxy thiocyanate

A novel Fe₃O₄ nanoparticle-bonded β-cyclodextrin (β-CD@MNP) has been synthesized and characterized by scanning electron microscopy, vibrating sample magnetometry, and thermogravimetric analysis. It is found that the nanoparticles can be used as an efficient and magnetically retrievable nanocatalyst for the preparation of β-azido alcohols and β-hydroxy thiocyanates under ultrasound irradiation.     

Synthesis of novel planar chiral Ag and Rh N-heterocyclic carbene complexes derived from [2.2]paracyclophane and their application in ultrasound assisted asymmetric addition reactions of organoboronic acids to aldehydes

Three novel planar chiral N-heterocyclic carbene silver and rhodium complexes based on [2.2]paracyclophane have been prepared. These could be used as catalysts/precatalysts for the asymmetric 1,2-addition of organoboronic acids to aldehydes. We optimized the reaction conditions and have applied ultrasonic irradiation in the asymmetric arylation for the first time. Under ultrasound irradiation, the combination of planar chiral NHC–Ag complex 5 and RhCl₃ can achieve higher catalytic activities in the asymmetric addition of organoboronic acids to aldehydes.     

Ultrasound promoted enantioselective transesterification of 3-hydroxy-3-(2-thienyl) propanenitrile catalyzed by lipase

(S)-3-hydroxy-3-(2-thienyl) propanenitrile, which is the key chiral building block for the synthesis of (S)-duloxetine, was successfully prepared via enantioselective transesterification catalyzed by lipase under ultrasound irradiation. Compared with conventional shaking, the enzyme activity and enantioselectivity were dramatically enhanced under ultrasound irradiation. Under optimum reaction conditions (solvent: n-hexane, ultrasound power: 150?W, a_w: 0.33, temperature: 40°C), Pseudomonas sp. lipase exhibited an excellent catalytic performance (enzyme activity: 81.5?μmol?g^?1?min^?1, E-value: 65.4). The reaction achieved its equilibrium in approximately 7?h with a conversion of 53.9% and high enantiopurity (99% ee) of (S)-3-hydroxy-3-(2-thienyl) propanenitrile could be obtained.     

Studies on the Lanthanum‐Induced Pinacol Coupling of Aromatic Aldehydes and Ketones in Aqueous Media

The pinacol coupling of aromatic aldehydes and ketones was carried out in 16–71% yield using La–36%HAc–CH₂Cl₂ system with stirring at rt in 4 h. The reactions in the same system gave pinacols in 12–91% yield under ultrasound irradiation at rt in 2 h.     

Synthesis of self-assembled nanorod vanadium oxide bundles by sonochemical treatment

Self-assembled nanorod of vanadium oxide bundles were synthesized by treating bulk V₂O₅ with high intensity sonochemical technique. The synthesized materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM) and temperature-programmed reduction (TPR) in H₂. Catalytic behaviour of the materials over anaerobic n-butane oxidation was studied through temperature-programmed reaction (TPRn). Catalytic evaluation of the sonochemical treated V₂O₅ products was also studied on microreactor. XRD patterns of all the vanadium samples were perfectly indexed to V₂O₅. The morphologies of the nanorod vanadium oxides as shown in SEM and TEM depended on the duration of the ultrasound irradiation. Prolonging the ultrasound irradiation duration resulted in materials with uniform, well defined shapes and surface structures and smaller size of nanorod vanadium oxide bundles. H₂-TPR profiles showed that larger amount of oxygen species were removed from the nanorod V₂O₅ compared to the bulk. Furthermore, the nanorod vanadium oxide bundles, which were produced after 90, 120 and 180 min of sonochemical treatment, showed an additional reduction peak at lower temperature (850 K), suggesting the presence of some highly active oxygen species. TPRn in n-butane/He over these materials showed that the nanorod V₂O₅ with highly active oxygen species showed markedly higher activity than the bulk material, which was further proven by catalytic oxidation of n-butane.