In situ UV/VIS Spectroscopy of Electrochemically Synthesized SelenopheneThiophene Copolymers

In situ UV/VIS spectroscopy of selenophene? thiophene homo‐ and copolymer films had been investigated. λ corresponding to the π→π* interband transition was determined. The optical transition with λ from the valence band into the higher bipolaron band was also allocated. Besides, band gap energy (E_g) of the individual homopolymer and the obtained copolymer films from a direct interband transition was estimated as well, and the values were between 1.91–2.10 eV. The influence of applied polymerization potential and monomer feed ratio on the optical properties of the copolymers is discussed.     

Degradation processes in the cellulose/<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-methylmorpholine-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-oxide system studied by HPLC and ESR. Radical formation/recombination kinetics under UV photolysis at 77 K

Degradation processes of N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide monohydrate (NMMO), cellulose and cellulose/NMMO solutions were studied by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy. Kinetics of radical accumulation processes under UV (λ = 248 nm) excimer laser flash photolysis was investigated by ESR at 77 K. Beside radical products of cellulose generated and stabilized at low temperature, radicals in NMMO and cellulose/NMMO solutions were studied for the first time in those systems and attributed to nitroxide type radicals ∼CH₂–NO^•–CH₂∼ and/or ∼CH₂–NO^•–CH₃∼ at the first and methyl ^•CH₃ and formyl ^•CHO radicals at the second step of the photo-induced reaction. Kinetic study of radicals revealed that formation and recombination rates of radical reaction depend on cellulose concentration in cellulose/NMMO solutions and additional ingredients, e.g., Fe(II) and propyl gallate. HPLC measurements showed that the concentrations of ring degradation products, e.g., aminoethanol and acetaldehyde, are determined by the composition of the cellulose/NMMO solution. Results based on HPLC are mainly maintained by ESR that supports the assumption concerning a radical initiated ring-opening of NMMO.     

Solvation Structure and Complexation of the Manganese(II) Ion in N,N-Dimethylpropionamide and N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethylurea Studied by Means of Titration Calorimetry and Raman Spectroscopy

Aprotic N,N-dimethylpropionamide (DMPA) and N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylurea (TMU) are both strong donor solvents and coordinate to metal ions through the carbonyl oxygen atom. These solvents show a different conformational aspect in the bulk phase, i.e., DMPA exists as either a planar cis or a nonplanar staggered conformer, while TMU exists in a single planar cis conformer. It has been established that the manganese(II) ion is solvated by five molecules in both solvents. Interestingly, although the planar cis conformer of DMPA is more favorable than the nonplanar staggered one in the bulk phase, the reverse is the case in the coordination sphere of the metal ion, i.e., a conformational change occurs upon solvation. To reveal the thermodynamic aspect of this conformational change, the complexation of Mn(II) with bromide ions in DMPA and TMU has been studied by titration calorimetry at 298 K. It was found that the Mn(II) ion forms mono-, di- and tri-bromo complexes in both solvents, and their formation constants, enthalpies and entropies were obtained. The Δ H∘₁ value for MnBr⁺ strongly depends on the solvent, i.e., it is positive (19.4 kJ-mol⁻¹) in DMPA and negative (−8.7 kJ-mol⁻¹) in TMU, whereas the Δ H^∘₂ and Δ H∘₃ values for the stepwise formation of MnBr₂ and MnBr₃⁻ are both small and negative. The enthalpy of transfer Δ_tH^∘ from DMPA to TMU, which is evaluated on the basis of the extrathermodynamic TATB assumption, is 25.5 kJ-mol⁻¹ for Mn²⁺ and −3.6 kJ-mol⁻¹ for MnBr⁺. These values indicate that the difference between the formation enthalpy of MnBr⁺ in the two solvents, Δ H^∘₁ (DMPA) – Δ H∘₁ (TMU), is mainly ascribed to the value of Δ_tH^∘(Mn²⁺). It is found that the metal ion is also five-coordinated in the monobromo complex, MnBr(DMPA)₄⁺ . The enthalpy for the conformational change of DMPA from its planar cis to the nonplanar staggered form is evaluated to be −11 and −5.5 kJ-mol⁻¹ for Mn(DMPA)₅^{2 +} and MnBr(DMPA)₄⁺, respectively. Note that these values are significantly smaller than the corresponding value (5.0 kJ-mol⁻¹) in the bulk phase. We thus conclude that, although steric hindrance among solvent molecules is reduced by replacing one DMPA of Mn(DMPA)₅^{2 +} with the relatively small bromide ion, DMPA molecules are still sterically hindered in the MnBr(DMPA)₄⁺ complex.     

Characterization of Alumina Gel Catalysts by Emanation Thermal Analysis (ETA)

Alumina gels made from the metal alkoxide is known to have high catalyst activity for the selective reduction of NO _x by hydrocarbons. It is also reported that the fine structure of the gels effects the activity. In this study, the effect of the preparation method on the fine structure and catalyst activity of the gels was investigated. Monolithic gels were obtained by hydrolysis of Al(sec-C₄H₉O)₃. The wet gels were dried at 90°C (xerogels), supercritically dried (aerogels), or dried after immersion in an ethanol solution of methyltrimethoxysilane (modified xerogels). The changes in the microstructure during heating were discussed using the results of TG-DTA, ETA and N₂ adsorption. The ETA curves show the ²²⁰Rn-release rate, E, of the samples, previously labelled with ²²⁸Th and ²²⁴Ra, during heating. The decrease in E of the xerogel at temperatures higher than 400°C indicates a gradual decrease in the surface area and porosity. A remarkable decrease in the BET surface area of the xerogel was found after heat-treating at 500°C. On the other hand, constant E of the aerogels and modified xerogels above 450°C suggests high thermal stability. The pore radii, estimated by BJH method, and the catalyst activities at 500°C of the aerogels and the modified xerogels were higher than those of the xerogels. The temperature range in which the alumina gels are applicable as catalysts was determined.     

N-对甲基苯基-N′-（2-吡啶基）脲的低温热容及热分析

通过低温量热和热分析方法,测定了N-对甲基苯基-N′-（2-吡啶基）脲(以下简称NPMPN′2PU)的低温热容和热力学性质.通过对NPMPN′2PU进行低温量热,得到了NPMPN′2PU在80～370 K 温区的热容曲线,热容曲线光滑,没有任何热异常现象,由此实验热容数据计算出NPMPN′2PU在这段温区内的热力学数据.从DSC实验结果发现, NPMPN′2PU熔化峰值出现在173.86 ℃,熔化焓为204.45 kJ•mol－1.紧接熔化峰后NPMPN′2PU开始分解,分解峰只有一个,分解峰值温度为226.11 ℃.TG和DTG的实验结果表明,NPMPN′2PU失重的峰值为227.2 ℃,这些结果与DSC实验结果吻合.     

Swelling and dissolution of cellulose, Part V: cellulose derivatives fibres in aqueous systems and ionic liquids

The swelling and dissolution mechanisms of several cellulose derivatives (nitrocellulose, cyanoethylcellulose and xanthate fibres) are studied in aqueous systems (N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide—water with various contents of water, hydroxide sodium—water) and in ionic liquids. The results are compared with the five modes describing the swelling and dissolution mechanisms of cotton and wood cellulose fibres. The mechanisms observed for the cellulose derivatives are similar to the ones of cotton and wood fibres. Swelling by ballooning is also seen with cellulose derivatives, showing that this phenomenon is linked to the fibre morphology, which can be kept after undergoing a heterogeneous derivatisation. Patrick Navard and Thomas Heinze—Members of the European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence (EPNOE),     

勃姆石热转化过程的原位表征与分析

基于溶胶-凝胶工艺制备勃姆石,采用同步热分析技术并结合N2吸附-脱附技术分析其热物理化学变化行为,运用原位变温X射线衍射技术表征其热转化过程中的相变。结果表明:勃姆石在热作用下,首先失去物理吸附水,随着温度升高,210℃开始失去化学吸附水,310℃后逐步发生脱羟基失水反应,在此过程中随着水分的逐渐失去,其BET比表面积和孔径逐渐增大;400℃由正交晶系变为立方晶系γ-Al2O3,900℃之后部分γ-Al2O3转变为四方晶系d-Al2O3,1 060℃开始转变为单斜晶系θ-Al2O3,1 200℃时样品基本转变为斜方六面体晶系α-Al2O3。     

分析测试新方法(197~203)毛细管电泳-间接紫外法用于太子参中的非衍生化氨基酸检测

建立了一种简单、快速测定赖氨酸(Lys)、脯氨酸(Pro)、亮氨酸(Leu)、丙氨酸(Ala)、组氨酸(His)、苏氨酸(Thr)、蛋氨酸(Met)、丝氨酸(Ser)和甘氨酸(Gly)的毛细管电泳-间接紫外检测方法. 通过研究缓冲液的种类和浓度、缓冲液的pH等分离条件对被测组分分离度和灵敏度的影响,从而优化了分析条件. 实验结果表明,用0.1 mol/L氢氧化钠溶液调节14 mmol/L的对氨基苯磺酸至pH为11.2做为运行缓冲液,当分离电压为20 kV时,9组分在12 min内实现了完全分离. 实验结果表明,方法能成功用于不同产地太子参药材中9种氨基酸的含量测定. 方法重现性良好,迁移时间和峰高的RSD分别小于2.6%和4.5% (n=7).     

Determination of methanol in o,o-dimethyldithiophosphoric acid (DMDTPA) of technical grade by UV/vis spectrophotometry and by HPLC

Two procedures are proposed in this work for the determination of methanol impurities in o,o-dimethyldithiophosphoric acid (DMDTPA). To avoid possible interferences from the main component, DMDTPA was precipitated in the form of insoluble lead complex. Free Pb(II) ions were eliminated with sulfuric acid and methanol was oxidized to formaldehyde with potassium permanganate in methanesulfonic acid medium. Finally, the excess of oxidizing agent was neutralized with saturated sodium oxalate. The above pretreatment procedure was identical for spectrophotometric assay and for chromatographic determination. In the first case, the solution obtained was treated with Nash reagent to form 3,5-diacetyl-1,4-dihydrolutidine (λ_max = 415 nm). In the calibration range 0.1-1.0% (methanol in DMDTPA), the analytical figures of merit were: R² = 0.9993, quantification limit 0.02% methanol in DMDTPA coefficient of variance (n = 5) for 0.1% and 0.4% methanol respectively 6.7% and 2.4%. Recoveries obtained in the sample fortified with 0.1, 0.2, 0.4% of methanol (in DMDTPA) were in the range 99-105%. For chromatographic procedure, formaldehyde was derivatized with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine and separation was achieved on Luna C18(2) column using the isocratic elution with acetonitrile-water (70:30, v/v) and spectrophotometric detection at 360 nm. In the calibration range 0.05-0.25% (methanol in DMDTPA), R² was always higher than 0.999, the quantification limit was 0.004% and the recoveries in these same fortified samples in the range 98-101%. No statistically significant differences were observed between the results obtained in the analysis of technical grade DMDTPA by the two procedures (ANOVA, p < 0.05)     

Reactions of 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-N,N-dimethylamine with linear and cyclic 1,3-diketones

Ketones are known to be unreactive toward α-fluoroamines such as Ishikawa's Reagent or 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-N,N-dimethylamine (TFEDMA). On the other hand, 1,3-diketones were found to undergo fluorination with TFEDMA. In the case of linear 1,3-diketones, the proposed mechanism involves the formation of β-fluoro-α,β-unsaturated ketones followed by the addition of HF to selectively give the product β,β-difluoroketone. Interestingly, when the 1,3-diketone is cyclic (i.e. 1,3-cyclohexadione) the outcome of the reaction is different and results in the formation of a product with a 2,2-difluoroacetyl group on the 2-carbon.     

Analysis of dimeric cyanine–nucleic acid dyes by capillary zone electrophoresis in N,N-dimethylacetamide as non-aqueous organic solvent

A method based on capillary zone electrophoresis is presented for the determination of the purity of commercial dimeric cyanine dyes (TOTO, YOYO, BOBO, all -1 and -3 species, LOLO-1, POPO-1) that are common as fluorescent probes for nucleic acid staining. These dyes are tetracharged cations, and have a strong tendency to interact with negatively charged centres, where they are rapidly adsorbed, especially from aqueous solutions. Thus anionic sites at the capillary wall must be avoided, and aqueous buffers are not suitable. The method introduced here avoids both complications, using non-aqueous N,N-dimethylacetamide as solvent, and suppressing the dissociation of silanol groups at the capillary surface due to selection of acidic separation conditions (20 mmol/l perchloric acid as background electrolyte). The present method enables the determination of the purity of all 10 dyes in less than 15 min. The selectivity of the method allows separation of at least five main and differentiating a number of unresolved minor contaminants as demonstrated in detail for TOTO-3 as an example. Quantitation (with 100% normalisation of the peak areas) of nine lots of this dye results in a purity between 33 and 87%.     

Interaction and Scale of Mixing in Cellulose Acetate/Poly(<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-vinyl Pyrrolidone-co-vinyl Acetate) Blends

Binary blends and pseudo complexes of cellulose acetate (CA) with vinyl polymers containing N-vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) units, poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) and poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone-co-vinyl acetate) [P(VP-co-VAc)], were prepared, respectively, by casting from mixed polymer solutions in N,N-dimethylformamide as good solvent and by spontaneous co-precipitation from solutions in tetrahydrofuran as comparatively poor solvent. The scale of miscibility and intermolecular interaction were examined for the blends and complexes by solid-state ¹³C-NMR spectroscopy. It was revealed that the formation of complexes was due to a higher frequency of hydrogen-bonding interactions between the residual hydroxyl groups of CA and the carbonyl groups of VP residues in the vinyl polymer component. From measurements of CP/MAS spectra and proton spin-lattice relaxation times (T_1ρ^H) in the NMR study, the existence of the hydrogen-bonding interaction was also confirmed for the miscible blends and the homogeneity of the mixing was estimated to be substantially on a scale within a few nanometers.     

Swelling and dissolution of cellulose,Part III: plant fibres in aqueous systems

Raw and refined flax, hemp, abaca, sisal, jute and ramie fibres are dipped into N-methylmorpholine N-oxide (NMMO)–water with various contents of water and into hydroxide sodium (NaOH)–water. The swelling and dissolution mechanisms of these plant fibres are similar to those observed for cotton and wood fibres. Disintegration into rod-like fragments, ballooning followed or not by dissolution and homogeneous swelling are all observed as for wood and cotton fibres, depending on the quality of the solvent. Balloons are not typical of wood and cotton and they seem to be present in all plant fibres. Another interesting result is that the helical feature seen on the balloon membrane is not related to the microfibrillar angle. Plant fibres are easier to dissolve than wood and cotton. This is not related to the molar mass of the cellulose chain. Raw plant fibres keeping most its non-cellulosic components do not show the formation of balloons. Patrick Navard is a Member of the European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence (EPNOE)     

水溶性的CdSe/ZnS纳米微粒的合成及表征

用L-半胱氨酸(Cys)作为稳定剂，合成了水溶性的CdSe/ZnS核壳结构的半导体纳米微粒。吸收光谱和荧光光谱表明，CdSe/ZnS纳米微粒比单一的CdSe纳米粒子具有更优异的发光特性。透射电子显微镜（TEM）、ED和XPS表征了CdSe/ZnS纳米微粒的结构、分散性及形貌。红外光谱证实半胱氨酸分子中的硫原子和氧原子参加了与纳米粒子表面的金属离子的配位作用。     

Simulation of the detoxification of paracetamol using on-line electrochemistry/liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry

On-line electrochemistry/liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry was used to simulate the detoxification mechanism of paracetamol in the body. In an electrochemical flow-through cell, paracetamol was oxidized at a porous glassy carbon working electrode at a potential of 600 mV vs. Pd/H₂ with formation of a quinoneimine intermediate. The quinoneimine further reacted with glutathione and/or N-acetylcysteine to form isomeric adducts via the thiol function. The adducts were characterized on-line by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. These reactions are similar to those occurring between paracetamol and glutathione under catalysis by cytochrome P450 enzymes in the body. Awarded a Poster Prize on the occasion of the Conference of the German Mass Spectrometric Society (DGMS) in Mainz, March 5–8, 2006.     

Analysis of the Active Compounds in Different Parts of the Schisandra chinensis Plant by Means of Pyrolysis-GC/MS

Summary. Different parts of the S. chinensis tree (seeds, seed shells, fruits, leaves, and shoots) were characterized by means of analytical pyrolysis – gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. The samples were pyrolyzed at 350°C leading to the evaporation of the thermally stable lignans. Besides the quantification of the lignans deoxyschisandrin, gomisin N, schisandrin, wuweizisu C, gomisin A, and angeloylgomisin H, further information about the composition of the plant parts, such as lignin, terpene, fatty acid, and carbohydrate content, could be obtained. The results were compared to the ones obtained by supercritical fluid extraction with carbon dioxide as well as literature data and were found to match.     

金属离子导向自组装的磺酰化对氨基苯甲酸配合物的合成与表征

用普通溶液法合成了4个配合物：[Cu（Ts-p-aba）₂（phen）（H₂O）]_n（1）、[Zn（Ts-p-aba）₂（phen）（H₂O）]·H₂O（2）、[Pb（Ts-p-aba）₂（phen）]2（3）和{[Pb（Ts-p-aba）（phen）（NO₃）]（DMF）}_n（4）（Ts-p-aba=N-对甲苯磺酰对氨基苯甲酸,phen=菲咯啉,DMF=N,N-二甲基甲酰胺）。X-射线单晶衍射结果表明：配合物1和2均为三斜晶系,P1空间群。配合物1的中心铜离子处于变形的八面体配位环境,并通过配体N-对甲苯磺酰对氨基苯甲酸扩展为一维直线链结构;配合物2是个单核分子,锌离子的配位多面体为四角锥体。配合物3和4均为单斜晶系,P2₁/c空间群。配合物3由配体N-对甲苯磺酰对氨基苯甲酸桥联成二聚体,铅离子处于变形的八面体配位环境;配合物4是具有一维链状结构的配位聚合物,铅离子处于变形的一面心八面体配位环境。另外,对4个配合物的热稳定性、电化学性能和荧光性质也进行了研究。     

金属离子导向自组装的磺酰化对氨基苯甲酸配合物的合成与表征

用普通溶液法合成了4个配合物:[Cu(Ts-p-aba)2(phen)(H2O)]n(1)、[Zn(Ts-p-aba)2(phen)(H2O)]·H2O(2)、[Pb(Ts-p-aba)2(phen)]2(3)和{[Pb(Ts-p-aba)(phen)(NO3)](DMF)}n(4)(Ts-p-aba=N-对甲苯磺酰对氨基苯甲酸,phen=菲咯啉,DMF=N,N-二甲基甲酰胺)。X-射线单晶衍射结果表明:配合物1和2均为三斜晶系,P1空间群。配合物1的中心铜离子处于变形的八面体配位环境,并通过配体N-对甲苯磺酰对氨基苯甲酸扩展为一维直线链结构;配合物2是个单核分子,锌离子的配位多面体为四角锥体。配合物3和4均为单斜晶系,P21/c空间群。配合物3由配体N-对甲苯磺酰对氨基苯甲酸桥联成二聚体,铅离子处于变形的八面体配位环境;配合物4是具有一维链状结构的配位聚合物,铅离子处于变形的一面心八面体配位环境。另外,对4个配合物的热稳定性、电化学性能和荧光性质也进行了研究。     

Reactions of some arenes and pyrazoles in MeCN under conditions of undivided-cell electrolysis

As exemplified for the first time by pyrazole and its 4-nitro and 3,5-dimethyl derivatives, N-arylation of pyrazoles can be performed under conditions of undivided-cell amperostatic electrolysis (Pt electrodes, MeCN) of systems containing the pyrazolate anion and (or) pyrazole, arene (benzene, 1,4-dimethoxybenzene, or xylene), and a supporting electrolyte. In the case of electrolysis involving 1,4-dimethoxybenzene as arene, N-arylation followed simultaneously three routes to form an ortho-substitution product (1,4-dimethoxy-2-(pyrazol-1-yl)benzene), an ipso-substitution product (4-methoxy-1-(pyrazol-1-yl)benzene), and an ipso-bisaddition product (1,4-dimethoxy-1,4-di(pyrazol-1-yl)cyclohexa-2,5-diene) in a total current yield of up to 50%. The acid-base properties of the pyrazoles under study affect the ratio of the N-arylation products and govern the required composition of the starting reaction mixture. In the case of a stronger base, such as 3,5-dimethylpyrazole, N-arylation with 1,4-dimethoxybenzene occurred even in the pyrazole—arene—tetraalkylammonium perchlorate system, whereas N-arylation of 4-nitropyrazole (a weaker base) proceeded only in the presence of the pyrazolate anion or another base, viz., sym-collidine. Oxidation of arene to the radical cation is the key anodic reaction. Not only the pyrazolate anion, but also highly basic pyrazole or a solvate complex of weakly basic pyrazole with collidine can serve as a nucleophilic partner in subsequent transformations of these radical cations.