Small-sized and contacting Pt-WC nanostructures on graphene as highly efficient anode catalysts for direct methanol fuel cells

The synergistic effect between Pt and WC is beneficial for methanol electro-oxidation, and makes Pt-WC catalyst a promising anode candidate for the direct methanol fuel cell. This paper reports on the design and synthesis of small-sized and contacting Pt-WC nanostructures on graphene that bring the synergistic effect into full play. Firstly, DFT calculations show the existence of a strong covalent interaction between WC and graphene, which suggests great potential for anchoring WC on graphene with formation of small-sized, well-dispersed WC particles. The calculations also reveal that, when Pt attaches to the pre-existing WC/graphene hybrid, Pt particles preferentially grow on WC rather than graphene. Our experiments confirmed that highly disperse WC nanoparticles (ca. 5?nm) can indeed be anchored on graphene. Also, Pt particles 2-3?nm in size are well dispersed on WC/graphene hybrid and preferentially grow on WC grains, forming contacting Pt-WC nanostructures. These results are consistent with the theoretical findings. X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy further confirms the intimate contact between Pt and WC, and demonstrates that the presence of WC can facilitate the crystallinity of Pt particles. This new Pt-WC/graphene catalyst exhibits a high catalytic efficiency toward methanol oxidation, with a mass activity 1.98 and 4.52 times those of commercial PtRu/C and Pt/C catalysts, respectively.     

Total synthesis and antidepressant activities of laetispicine and its derivatives

The first total synthesis of laetispicine (1a), an amide alkaloid isolated from the stems of Piper laetispicum C.DC (Piperaceae), and the synthesis of some of its derivatives were described. Based on the evaluation of antidepressant activities in the forced swimming test, compounds 1h and 1i were identified as potent and safe antidepressant lead compounds.     

Formation of polymeric toroidal-spiral particles

Compared to spherical matrices, particles with well-defined internal structure provide large surface to volume ratio and predictable release kinetics for the encapsulated payloads. We describe self-assembly of polymeric particles, whereby competitive kinetics of viscous sedimentation, diffusion, and cross-linking yield a controllable toroidal-spiral (T-S) structure. Precursor polymeric droplets are splashed through the surface of a less dense, miscible solution, after which viscous forces entrain the surrounding bulk solution into the sedimenting polymer drop to form T-S channels. The intricate structure forms because low interfacial tension between the two miscible solutions is dominated by viscous forces. The biocompatible polymer, poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEG-DA), is used to demonstrate the solidification of the T-S shapes at various configurational stages by UV-triggered cross-linking. The dimensions of the channels are controlled by Weber number during impact on the surface, and Reynolds number and viscosity ratio during subsequent sedimentation. We anticipate applications of the T-S particle in drug delivery, wherein diffusion through these T-S channels and the polymer matrix would offer parallel release pathways for molecules of different sizes. Polyphosphate, as a model macromolecule, is entrained in T-S particles during their formation. The in vitro release kinetics of polyphosphate from the T-S particles with various channel length and width is reported. In addition, self-assembly of T-S particles occurs in a single step under benign conditions for delicate macromolecules, and appears conducive to scaleup.     

Direct chiral resolution of cloquintocet-mexyl and its application to in vitro degradation combined with clodinafop-propargyl

A simple chiral high‐performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method with ultraviolet (UV) detection was developed and validated for measuring Cloquintocet‐mexyl (ClM) enantiomers and clodinafop‐propargyl (CP) using cellulose tris‐(3,5‐dimethylphenylcarbamate) (CDMPC) as chiral stationary phase (CSP). The effects of mobile phase composition and column temperature on the ClM enantiomer separation were investigated. Good separation was achieved by using a mixture of n‐hexane and n‐propanol as mobile phase. Based on the chiral HPLC method, enantioselective quantitative determination analysis methods for this herbicide combined with CP in diluted plasma were developed and validated. The assay method was linear over a range of concentrations (0.5–100 µg/mL) in diluted plasma and the mean recovery was greater than 80% for both enantiomers and CP. The limits of quantification and detection for both ClM enantiomers and CP were 0.5 and 0.2 µg/mL, respectively. Intra‐ and interday relative standard deviations did not exceed 10% for three tested concentrations. The result suggested that the degradation of ClM enantiomers was stereoselective in rabbit plasma, and both rac‐ClM and CP degraded quickly in plasma, showing that the main existing forms with biological effect in animals are their metabolites. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

In situ electro-deposition of Pt micro-nano clusters on the surface of {[PMo12O40]3-/PAMAM}n multilayer composite films and their electrocatalytic activities regarding methanol oxidation

The {[PMo(12)O(40)](3-)/PAMAM}(n) multilayer films are prepared by LBL electrostatic assembly technique, and their uniform and homogeneous traits have been verified by cyclic voltammetry. The {[PMo(12)O(40)](3-)/PAMAM}(n) multilayer films with PAMAM as the outmost layer, having an open structure and exhibiting good penetrability for the solvent molecules at low pH, are used as matrices for electro-deposition of Pt micro-nano clusters in situ. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis and field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) characterization show that the unique Pt micro-nano clusters with flower-like structure have been immobilized on the surface of {[PMo(12)O(40)](3-)/PAMAM}(n) multilayer films. The morphologies of Pt micro-nano clusters are influenced by electro-deposition conditions such as deposition potential, deposition time, and the number of layers of {[PMo(12)O(40)](3-)/PAMAM}(n) multilayer films. Pt(-clusters)-{PMo(12)/PAMAM}(3) composite films demonstrate good electrocatalytic activities regarding methanol oxidation and improved tolerance of CO.     

Controlled self-assembly by mono-p-sulfonatocalix[n]arenes and bis-p-sulfonatocalix[n]arenes

The complexation-induced critical aggregation concentrations of 1-pyrenemethylaminium by mono-p-sulfonatocalix[n]arenes and bis-p-sulfonatocalix[n]arenes (n=4, 5) were systemically measured by fluorescence spectroscopy. In all cases, the complexation-induced critical aggregation concentration decreases by about 3 times upon addition of p-sulfonatocalix[n]arenes. However, the optimal molar ratios for the aggregation of 1-pyrenemethylaminium by mono-p-sulfonatocalix[n]arenes and bis-p-sulfonatocalix[n]arenes are distinctly different: For mono-p-sulfonatocalix[n]arenes, the optimum mixing ratio for the aggregation of 1-pyrenemethylaminium is 1:4 mono-p-sulfonatocalix[n]arenes/1-pyrenemethylaminium, whereas only 2.5 molecules of 1-pyrenemethylaminium can be bound by one cavity of bis-p-sulfonatocalix[n]arenes. The intermolecular complexation of mono-p-sulfonatocalix[n]arenes and bis-p-sulfonatocalix[n]arenes with 1-pyrenemethylaminium led to the formation of two distinctly different nanoarchitectures, which were shown to be nanoscale vesicle and rod aggregates, respectively, by using dynamic laser scattering, TEM, and SEM. This behavior is also different from the fiber-like aggregates with lengths of several micrometers that were formed by 1-pyrenemethylaminium itself above its critical aggregation concentration. Furthermore, the obtained nanoaggregates exhibit benign water solubility, self-labeled fluorescence, and, more importantly, temperature responsiveness.     

甲烷直接氧化制甲醇Ⅱ．催化膜反应器（CMR）

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FT合成沉淀Fe／Cu／K催化剂有效因子的计算Ⅰ．工业颗粒催化剂有效因子的计算

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