Effects of hydrothermal post-treatment on microstructures and morphology of titanate nanoribbons

Titanate nanoribbons were prepared via a hydrothermal treatment of rutile-type TiO₂ powders in a 10 M NaOH solution at 200 °C for 48 h. The as-prepared titanate nanoribbons were then hydrothermally post-treated at 150 °C for 12-36 h. The titanate nanoribbons before and after hydrothermal post-treatment were characterized with FESEM, XRD, TEM, UV-VIS and nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms. The results showed that the hydrothermal post-treatment not only promoted the phase transformation from titanate to anatase TiO₂, but also was beneficial to the removal of Na⁺ ions remained in the titanate nanoribbons. After hydrothermal post-treatment, the TiO₂ samples retained the one-dimensional structure feature of the titanate nanoribbons and showed an obvious increase in the specific surface area and the pore volume.     

Organic/inorganic hybrid vesicles based on a reactive block copolymer

Presented in this communication is a novel hybrid vesicle with a cross-linked polyorganosiloxane wall based on a new reactive block copolymer, poly(ethylene oxide)-block-poly(3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate) (PEO-b-PTMSPMA), which was synthesized by atom transfer radical polymerization. The vesicles were prepared first by self-assembly of the block copolymer in a selective solvent, and then the PTMSPMA block was subjected to hydrolysis and polycondensation reaction to fix vesicle wall in the presence of triethylamine as a catalyst. Transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, NMR, and light scattering have been used to characterize the vesicles.     

Structure and Thermal Stability of a Novel 2‐D Layered Copper(II) Coordination Polymer with the Bidentate Ligand 1, 2, 4‐Triazol‐5‐one

Single crystals of {[Cu(TO)₂(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₂}_n (TO: 1, 2, 4‐triazol‐5‐one) were grown by slow evaporation from aqueous solution. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbca, with a = 7.082(1), b = 10.285(1), c = 17.911(3)Å, V = 1304.6(3)ų, Z = 4. The Cu^II distorted octahedra are bridged by bidentate TO ligands into infinite 2‐D interlaced rhombic grid‐like network planes, {[Cu(TO)₂(H₂O)₂]²⁺}_n. Hydrogen bonds, electrostatic interactions, and weak van der Waals' forces assemble these planes and the NO₃^— anions to a layered structure. The title compound decomposes at 153.4 °C to the final products, Cu(CN)₂ and CuO.     

A new strategy for the construction of the imidazo[1,5-a]quinoxalin-4-one ring system and its application to the efficient synthesis of BMS-238497, a novel and potent Lck inhibitor

A new efficient strategy was developed for the construction of the imidazo[1,5-a]quinoxalin-4-one ring system. The new method involves condensation of o-nitroaniline with glyoxylate in methanol followed by treatment of the resulting alpha-(o-nitroanilino)-alpha-methoxy acetate with tosylmethyl isocyanide (TosMIC) reagent to give 1-(o-nitrophenyl)imidazole-5-carboxylate. Reductive cyclization of the nitro imidazole carboxylate afforded imidazo[1,5-a]quinoxalin-4-one in three steps and 60% overall yield. The new method was successfully applied to the synthesis of BMS-238497, a novel and potent Lck inhibitor.     

Elucidation of stabilizing pickering emulsion with jackfruit filum pectin-soy protein nanoparticles obtained by photocatalysis

There is still the dearth of reports of jackfruit filum pectin-based nanoparticles as the Pickering emulsifiers with respect to the applications in foods, cosmetics and medicines. So we fabricated soy protein-jackfruit filum pectin nanoparticles (SPP) by photocatalysis as Pickering emulsifier. Jackfruit filum pectin exhibited lower yield (17.31%), degree of methoxylation (15.53%), but higher galacuronic acid content (74.22%). A strong linkage between pectin and soy protein was formed by photocatalysis. The conjugated polymer could self-assemble into compact near globular nanoparticle. The mean size of SPP was larger than that of soy protein nanoparticles but smaller than that of soy protein-pectin complex without photocatalysis. Besides, the zeta potential of SPP was ?33.8?mV, significantly lower than that of soy protein nanoparticles but higher than that of control sample, further confirming that SPP surfaces were completely covered with pectin molecules. Compared with control sample, the three-phase contact angle increased from 42.7 to 90.6°, indicated that SPP could be developed as effective Pickering emulsifiers. The emulsions stabilized by SPP exhibited high thermal stability and excellent salt tolerance as well as good freeze-thaw stability in comparison with emulsions covered with control sample. These findings would provide a potential way of producing effective Pickering emulsifier.GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT     

Synthesis and magnetic properties of the one-dimensional linear chain structure cyano-bridged complex [Cu(teta)(H2O)2][Cu(teta) Fe(CN)6]ClO4·2H2O (teta=5,7,7,12,14,14-hexamethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacylotetradecane)

Reaction of either K₃[Fe(CN)₆] or K₄[Fe(CN)₆] with a macrocyclic Cu^II complex, [Cu(teta)](ClO₄)₂ (teta = 5,7,7,12,14,14-hexamethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacylotetradecane), in aqueous solution gave the same product as shown by spectroscopic and physicochemical characterisation. The crystal structure of the complex shows that it is a one-dimensional linear chain type heterobinuclear Fe^III–Cu^II polymer. The unit is composed of a [Cu(teta)(H₂O)₂]²⁺ cationic complex, a Fe^III–Cu^II alternate linear chain unit, a ClO ₄ ^– ion and four water molecules. The Cu atom is coordinated in a distorted octahedral arrangement by four nitrogen atoms from one teta ligand and two nitrogen atoms of the bridging cyanide groups. The Cu—N bond distances involving the cyanide bridges, 2.522(7) and 2.608(7)Å, respectively, indicate weak antiferromagnetic interactions between the Fe^III and Cu^II atoms.     

Heterotrimetallic 4f-3d coordination polymers: synthesis, crystal structure, and magnetic properties

A series of cyano-bridged heterotrimetallic complexes [CuL](2)Ln(H(2)O)(2)M(CN)(6).7H(2)O have been synthesized by the reactions of CuL (L(2)(-) = dianion of 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotradecane-2,3-dione), Ln(3+) (Ln = Gd or La), and [M(CN)(6)](3)(-) (M = Co, Fe, or Cr). X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that these complexes are isostructural and have a novel chain structure. The Ln(3+) ion is eight-coordinated by six oxygen atoms of two CuL and two water molecules and two nitrogen atoms of the bridging cyano ligands of two [M(CN)(6)](3)(-), while the [M(CN)(6)](3)(-) anion connects two Ln(3+) using two trans-CN(-) ligands giving rise to a chainlike structure. In the chain, every CuL group tilts toward the CN(-) ligand of adjacent [M(CN)(6)](3)(-) with the Cu-N(cyano) contacts ranging from 2.864(6) to 2.930(6) A. Magnetic studies on the CuGdCo complex (1) indicate the presence of ferromagnetic coupling between Cu(II) and Gd(III). The CuLaCr (5) and CuLaFe (2) complexes exhibit ferromagnetic interaction between paramagnetic Cu(II) and Cr(III)/Fe(III) ions through the weak cyano bridges (Cu-N(cyano) = 2.930(6) A for 2). A global ferromagnetic interaction is operative in the CuGdFe complex (3) with the concurrence of dominant ferromagnetic Cu(II)-Gd(III) and minor antiferromagnetic Gd(III)-Fe(III) as well as the ferromagnetic Cu(II)-Fe(III) interaction. For the CuGdCr complex (4), an overall antiferromagnetic behavior was observed, which is attributed to the presence of dominant antiferromagnetic Cr(III)-Gd(III) coupling and the minor ferromagnetic Cu(II)-Gd(III) and Cu(II)-Cr(III) interaction. Moreover, a spin frustration phenomenon was found in complex 4, which results from the ferro-ferro-antiferromagnetic exchanges in the trigonal Cu-Gd-Cr units. The magnetic susceptibilities of these complexes were simulated using suitable models. The magneto-structural correlation was investigated. These complexes did not show a magnetic phase transition down to 1.8 K.     

Polysaccharide-based hemostats: recent developments,challenges, and future perspectives

Cellulose - Excessive hemorrhage is a leading cause of death to trauma patients, especially in combat and civilian accidents. The main priority in the medical treatment of trauma patients is to...     

基于智能数据采集器的研究与实现

针对目前各行业数字化、智能化产品应用日趋广泛，数据的获取、传输、分析、应用尤为重要，如何避免采集设备接口单一、功能固定、实用性差等缺点，提出采用ARM嵌入式工控模块M9080-N20为基础，采用VK3266串口芯片扩展UART串行接口，提出基于73K222AU调制解调器、HR219307变压器实现采集器二线模拟通信，并支持以太网、CAN总线和UART串行通信，可以有效解决数据远程采集、传输和控制，适用于特殊环境设备故障检测、诊断和抢修。实验结果证明，智能数据采集器不仅具有多种型号设备故障诊断功能；还能实现野外快速通信组网，不同类型设备数据远程采集、传输、分析和控制功能，在军民融合产品上具有广阔的应用前景和实用价值。