酶促聚合与ATRP结合合成聚己内酯和聚N,N-二甲氨基甲基丙烯酸乙酯嵌段共聚物及其自组装

摘要：用化学酶法合成聚己内酯（PCL）和聚N,N-二甲氨基甲基丙烯酸乙酯（PDMAEMA）双亲嵌段聚合物（PCL-b-PDMAEMA）。通过核磁共振（1H NMR）,红外光谱仪(FTIR-IR),凝胶渗透色谱(GPC) 对其结构以及分子量与其分子量分布情况进行了表征。对聚合物的溶液性质进行了研究,结果表明：临界胶束浓度（CMC）嵌段聚合物中疏水链段增多有利于形成胶束,表现为CMC降低,并具有较高的热力学稳定性。PDMAEMA是PH和温度敏感材料,研究发现,在不同的温度和pH值条件下表现不同的聚集状态, 当聚合物的pH值降低时平均流体力学直径增加,温度升高平均流体力学直径降低。     

Temporal shaping of entangled photons

We experimentally demonstrate shaping of the two-photon wave function of entangled-photon pairs, utilizing coherent pulse-shaping techniques. By performing spectral-phase manipulations we tailor the second-order correlation function of the photons exactly like a coherent ultrashort pulse. To observe the shaping we perform sum-frequency generation with an ultrahigh flux of entangled photons. At the appropriate conditions, sum-frequency generation performs as a coincidence detector with an ultrashort response time (approximately 100 fs), enabling a direct observation of the two-photon wave function. This property also enables us to demonstrate background-free, high-visibility two-photon interference oscillations.     

On the elimination of methanol from stereoisomeric arylcyclohexyl methyl ethers under electron impact

The elimination of methanol from 3- and 4-arylcyclohexyl methyl ethers under electron impact exhibits stereoselectivity, which is similar to that found for the elimination of H₂O from the corresponding arylcyclohexanols. The two eliminations also exhibit a similar substituent effect correlation. The similarity holds in the site specificity of these processes only for the trans-isomers. The cis-ethers undergo elimination of methanol by a mechanism which is different from that for the elimination of H₂O from the cis-alcohols.     

The mass spectrometry of some t-butyl peresters

Mass spectrometry is suggested as a method for the general characterization of mono- and di-t-butyl peresters. In many instances it is possible to measure the molecular ion, especially in the mono-t-butyl peresters. The fragmentation patterns of various t-butyl peresters are presented.     

Studies in mass spectrometry—XVI. The striking difference between the mass spectra of stereoisomeric cyclic anhydrides

Elimination of CO gives rise to prominent peaks in the mass spectra of cis-1,2,3,6-tetrahydrophthalic anhydride (Ia) and its 4,5-dimethyl analogue which are almost absent in the corresponding trans-isomers. The striking difference in the fragmentation of the isomers shows that practically no rearrangement in the molecular ion occurs prior to this fragmentation. In this case a high degree of stereospecificity is observed, although hydrogen migration is apparently not involved in the process.     

Direct observations of conformational distributions of intrinsically disordered p53 peptides using UV Raman and explicit solvent simulations

We report the first experimental measurements of Ramachandran Ψ-angle distributions for intrinsically disordered peptides: the N-terminal peptide fragment of tumor suppressor p53 and its P27S mutant form. To provide atomically detailed views of the conformational distributions, we performed classical, explicit-solvent molecular dynamics simulations on the microsecond time scale. Upon binding its partner protein, MDM2, wild-type p53 peptide adopts an α-helical conformation. Mutation of Pro27 to serine results in the highest affinity yet observed for MDM2-binding of the p53 peptide. Both UV resonance Raman spectroscopy (UVRR) and simulations reveal that the P27S mutation decreases the extent of PPII helical content and increases the probability for conformations that are similar to the α-helical MDM2-bound conformation. In addition, UVRR measurements were performed on peptides that were isotopically labeled at the Leu26 residue preceding the Pro27 in order to determine the conformational distributions of Leu26 in the wild-type and mutant peptides. The UVRR and simulation results are in quantitative agreement in terms of the change in the population of non-PPII conformations involving Leu26 upon mutation of Pro27 to serine. Finally, our simulations reveal that the MDM2-bound conformation of the peptide is significantly populated in both the wild-type and mutant isolated peptide ensembles in their unbound states, suggesting that MDM2 binding of the p53 peptides may involve conformational selection.     

Solid state and solution nitrate photochemistry: photochemical evolution of the solid state lattice

We examined the deep UV 229 nm photochemistry of NaNO(3) in solution and in the solid state. In aqueous solution excitation within the deep UV NO(3)ˉ strong π → π* transition causes the photochemical reaction NO(3)ˉ → NO(2)ˉ + O·. We used UV resonance Raman spectroscopy to examine the photon dose dependence of the NO(2)ˉ band intensities and measure a photochemical quantum yield of 0.04 at pH 6.5. We also examined the response of solid NaNO(3) samples to 229 nm excitation and also observe formation of NO(2)ˉ. The quantum yield is much smaller at ～10(-8). The solid state NaNO(3) photochemistry phenomena appear complex by showing a significant dependence on the UV excitation flux and dose. At low flux/dose conditions NO(2)ˉ resonance Raman bands appear, accompanied by perturbed NO(3)ˉ bands, indicating stress in the NaNO(3) lattice. Higher flux/dose conditions show less lattice perturbation but SEM shows surface eruptions that alleviate the stress induced by the photochemistry. Higher flux/dose measurements cause cratering and destruction of the NaNO(3) surface as the surface layers are converted to NO(2)ˉ. Modest laser excitation UV beams excavate surface layers in the solid NaNO(3) samples. At the lowest incident fluxes a pressure buildup competes with effusion to reach a steady state giving rise to perturbed NO(3)ˉ bands. Increased fluxes result in pressures that cause the sample to erupt, relieving the pressure.