Study on the influence of potassium iodate on the metabolism of Escherichia coli by intrinsic fluorescence

Intrinsic fluorescence, in particular, has the advantage over the extrinsic fluorescence of an unperturbed environment during investigation, especially in complex systems such as biological cells and tissues. Potassium iodate may restrain bacteria growth as well as it acts as an additive in the salt. The influence of potassium iodate (KIO3) on the metabolism of Escherichia coli (E. coli) is investigated for the first time with the intrinsic fluorescence of tryptophan (Trp) and reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH). We found that potassium iodate may restrain the growth of E. coli as a bacteriostatic agent. When the potassium iodate concentration was below 1.32 mmol/L, the intensity of tryptophan fluorescence decreased linearly whereas the NADH fluorescence did not change. When the KIO3 concentration was over 1.32 mmol/L, the fluorescence of tryptophan and NADH increased a little and their fluorescence intensity decreased when KIO3 was over 6.67 mmol/L. And the bacteria could not continue growing if the KIO3 was over 6.67 mmol/L.We could conclude that potassium iodate has great inhibiting effects on the growth of E. coli through the pathway of protein synthesis and respiratory chain.     

1-Imino nitroxide pyrene for high performance organic field-effect transistors with low operating voltage

Organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) fabricated with vapor-deposited films of 1-imino nitroxide pyrene show excellent p-type FET characteristics, with mobility up to 0.1 cm2 V-1 s-1 and an on/off ratio of nearly 5 x 104. Most remarkable feature of the FETs is their low operating voltage due to the low threshold voltage (about -0.6 V) and inverse subthreshold slope (about 540 mV decade-1).     

A surface renewable iridium oxide-glass composite hydrogen ion electrode

A robust and surface renewable iridium oxide-based pH glass composite electrode was prepared by modifying glass matrix with iridium oxide particles. Fine glass powder coated with iridium oxide was prepared by pyrolyzing ammonium hexachloroiridate-coated glass powder under oxygen atmosphere. First the glass powder was molded into a disk, by using a press, then was sintered in high temperature, and was finally fabricated. The electrode showed linear response between pH 1 and 13 with close slopes to the theoretical value, − 59.2 mV/pH. The electrode showed low hysteresis upon sudden changes of pH from 2 to 6, but in extreme conditions, from pH 13 to 1, it showed values near 16 mV. The electrode maintained the pH response for 36 days, without a significant slope drift, in various storage conditions — deionized water, a pH 7 buffer solution, 4 M KCl, and even in the air. Most of the cations and anions, except electrochemically active compounds or ions, did not interfere with the electrodes seriously. The electrode surface can be renewed reproducibly, by a simple grinding process whenever it becomes fouled or deactivated. The electrode matrix was durable and showed extended lifetime although it was ground repeatedly with 2000 grit SiC emery paper for surface renewal.     

The establishment of a quality evaluation system of reference materials

Reference materials have been applied widely to ensure the traceability, comparability and reliability of measurement results. To achieve this purpose, the quality of reference materials (RMs) themselves is surely an important aspect to be pay attention to. A quality evaluation system of RMs has been established through the project “The National Sharing Platform of Reference Materials” in China to give a reliable assessment on the quality of RMs from various sources including the accuracy and comparability of their property values, which is very useful to promote the appropriate selecting and using of RMs in China. Through the application of National Metrology Institute calibration and measurement capabilities on the basis of the international mutual recognition arrangement, it can also provide a powerful supplement to the current activities such as the accreditation of RM producers in the construction of a global harmonized quality control and assurance system of RMs.     

Studies on the interaction of interface between morin and TiO2

For the first time, the interaction between morin and TiO(2) nanoparticles was investigated by UV-vis absorption, UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectrum, FT-IR, fluorescence, and three-dimensional fluorescence spectra techniques. The results showed that chemical bonds had formed between the surface atoms of TiO(2) nanoparticles and morin molecules. The fluorescence intensity of TiO(2)-morin nanocomposites was much higher than that of morin particles. In addition, the effect of TiO(2) concentrations on the fluorescence intensity of morin was also investigated.     

Lattice dynamics properties of XAs (X=Al,Ga and In) with zinc-blende structure from first-principle calculations

Band structures, density of states, dielectric and vibrational properties of XAs (X=Al, Ga and In) alloys with zinc-blende structure have been studied using the density functional theory (DFT). The calculated lattice constants, band gap, static dielectric constants and phonon frequencies are all in good agreement with the available experimental data and other theoretical results. The calculated results show that Born effective charges Z_B increase with cation mass. A similar tendency has been observed for phonon frequencies ω_TO and ω_LO. Calculation results prove that static dielectric constants ε(0) increase with atomic weight, i.e. in the sequences AlAs–GaAs–InAs, and show an inverse sequence for band gap.     

Evaluation of alkaloids binding to the parallel quadruplex structure [d(TGGGGT)]4 by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry

In this study, electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) was used to investigate the binding interaction of six alkaloids with parallel intermolecular G-quadruplex [d(TGGGGT)](4), and five alkaloids including berberine, jatrorrhizine, palmatine, tetrandrine, and fangchinoline showed complexation with the target DNA. Relative binding affinities were estimated on the basis of mass spectrometric data. The slight differences in chemical structures of berberine, jatrorrhizine, and palmatine had little influence on their binding affinities to [d(TGGGGT)](4). Tetrandrine and fangchinoline selectively bound to [d(TGGGGT)](4) versus duplex DNA. Collision-induced dissociation (CID) experiments showed that the complexes with berberine, jatrorrhizine, and palmatine dissociated via strand separation and ligand retaining in the strand while the complexes with tetrandrine and fangchinoline were dissociated via ligand elimination. A comparison of dissociation patterns in CID experiments of complexes with the alkaloids to those with the traditional G-quadruplex DNA binders suggested an end-stacking binding mode for tetrandrine and fangchinoline and an intercalation binding mode for berberine, jatrorrhizine, and palmatine to the target DNA. The current work not only provides deep insight into alkaloid/[d(TGGGGT)](4) complexes and useful guidelines for design of efficient anticancer agents but also demonstrates the utility of ESI-MS as a powerful tool for evaluating interaction between ligand and quadruplex DNA.     

富氢气中CO氧化脱除研究

富氢气中少量的CO会导致燃料电池电极中毒,质子交换膜燃料电池 (PEMFC) 的发展急需解决该问题。目前以催化氧化脱除富氢气中少量CO是较理想的方式。本文概述了富氢气中CO选择性氧化脱除的研究进展,并展望了今后研究的方向及应用前景。     

Elemental compositions of PM2.5 and TSP in Lijiang,southeastern edge of Tibetan Plateau during pre-monsoon period

PM_2.5 and total suspended particulate（TSP） samples were collected at Lijiang,southeastern Tibetan Plateau.China.Sixteen elements（Al,Si,S,K,Ca,Cr,Mn,Ti,Fe,Ni,Zn,As,Br,Sb,Pb and Cu） were analyzed to investigate their elemental compositions during the pre-monsoon period.The results showed that Ca was the most abundant element in both PM_2.5 and TSP samples.The enrichment factors（EFs） of Si,Ti,Ca, Fe,K and Mn were all below 10 for both PM_2.5 and TSP,and these elements also had lower PM_2.5/TSP ratios （0.32-0.34）,suggesting that they were mainly derived from crustal sources.Elements Cu,Zn,S,Br and Sb showed strong enrichment in PM_2.5 and TSP samples,with their PM_2.5/TSP ratios ranging from 0.66 to 0.97,indicating that they were enriched in the fine fractions and influenced by anthropogenic sources. Analysis of the wind field at 500 hPa and calculations of back trajectories indicated that Al,Si,Ca,Ti,Cr, Mn and Fe can be influenced by transport from northwestern China during the dust-storm season,and that S,K,Ni,Br and Pb reached high concentrations during westerly transport from south Asia.Combined with the principle component analysis and correlation analysis,elements of PM_2.5 samples were mainly from crustal sources,biomass burning emissions and regional traffic-related sources.     

HDPE/PA6反应增容体系的形态演化与黏弹行为

采用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)与先进流变扩展系统(ARES),研究了马来酸酐接枝高密度聚乙烯(HDPE-g-MAH)对高密度聚乙烯/尼龙6(HDPE/PA6)共混体系形态结构和黏弹行为的影响.发现HDPE-g-MAH的加入可原位生成尼龙6-高密度聚乙烯接枝共聚物(HDPE-g-PA6),使基体与分散相间的相容性显著改善,且随其添加量的增加两者相容性更好,导致HDPE/PA6体系形态结构变化.研究结果表明,由ARES获得的体系黏弹行为参数随HDPE-g-MAH含量的变化可与由SEM所观察到的微观形貌演化很好关联,动态流变学方法可敏感表征增容剂的加入所引起的HDPE/PA6界面性质变化,且能够反映分子链间相互作用的变化及由此导致的分散相颗粒网络的形成.