cis-Dihydroxylation of Olefins by a Non-Heme Iron Catalyst: A Functional Model for Rieske Dioxygenases

The first iron complex capable of olefin cis -dihydroxylation in combination with H₂O₂ provides a functional model for Rieske dioxygenases. Mechanistic studies on the model reaction suggest the participation of an Fe^III(η²-OOH) intermediate, with the oxygen atoms coming exclusively from H₂O₂ (see reaction scheme; L denotes a tris(6-methyl-2-pyridylmethyl)amine ligand, Solv=solvent). The similarities between the model and the enzymes strengthen the proposal that an Fe^III–peroxo intermediate is involved in the enzymatic reactions.     

Preparation and trans–cis isomerization of azobenzene-containing TiO2/ormosils hybrid films derived at a low temperature sol–gel process for photonic applications

Azobenzene-containing TiO₂/γ-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane and methyltrimethoxysilane hybrid films are prepared by combining a low temperature sol–gel process and a spin-coating technique. The trans–cis isomerization of azobenzene small molecules inside organic–inorganic hybrid films is induced by a photoirradiation under UV light. It is noted that below a baking temperature of 150 °C is necessary for the hybrid films in optical storage or optical switching applications. The change of the refractive index and thickness of the hybrid films with real-time heating temperature are observed by using a prism coupling technique. The structural properties of the hybrid films are also characterized and investigated by thermal gravimetric analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The results indicate that the as-prepared hybrid films might allow directly integrating the optical storage or optical switching devices with the waveguide devices on the same chip.     

Shape‐Selective Interception by Hydrocarbons of the O2‐Derived Oxidant of a Biomimetic Nonheme Iron Complex

Picky ferryl : The complex [Fe(Tp)(BF)] (Tp=hydrotris(3,5‐diphenylpyrazolyl)borate; BF=benzoylformate) reacts with O₂ to generate an oxidant (see picture; O red, pink; Fe yellow; N blue; C gray; H white) that oxidizes added hydrocarbons shape‐selectively. Discrimination derives from a cleft formed by two phenyl groups of the Tp ligand, favoring oblate spheroidal substrates.

     

Wavelet based noise suppression technique and its application to ultrasonic flaw detection

The noise suppression techniques with wavelet transform (WT) are widely used in non-destructive testing and evaluation (NDT&E), especially in ultrasonics. Complete reconstruction theory with hard or soft thresholds, reconstruction technique based on the singularities of noise and signal, matched filter with an impulse response, and optimal frequency-to-bandwidth ratio of wavelet technique have all been used to analyze ultrasonic signals for noise suppression. But a more simple and effective technique has been pursued for decades. This paper develops a new technique using WT for the right purpose. In this work, WT is treated as a band-pass filter whose central frequency and frequency bandwidth (CF&FB) are determined by the spectra distribution of an ultrasonic signal captured from real testing situation. For the purpose of matching their CF&FB well, a technique for evaluating the optimal scale of a daughter wavelet is carried out too. By acting this daughter wavelet as a band-pass filter, we can obtain excellent de-noising results, even when the signal to noise ratio (SNR) is below -18 dB. The performance of the technique has been done by ultrasonic signals with computer generated white noises. Finally, the experimental verification is performed on a pipeline specimen with man-made small flaws with good results obtained. The results show that the technique is more suitable for processing heavy noised ultrasonic signals, and it can also be used in automatic flaw detection.     

基于飞行载荷的大数据实测方法研究

飞行载荷实测是全面、定量评定飞机结构强度的必要环节,在飞行试验中起着至关重要的作用。传统的有人机、小型机载荷标定需要评测的参数仅需要数十个或几十个关键参数,实时采集系统通道量较小,实时监控系统服务器压力较小。随着航空工业的飞速发展,大型机、无人机等需要评定的参数量急速上升到数百个,而采集通道成为瓶颈,传统的测量方法难以满足需求。针对飞行载荷实测的海量参数难以测试问题,文章提出了一种通道复用的方案,良好的解决了海量数据难以实时测量问题。经验证,该方案可良好的运用在各种型号的飞行载荷海量数据实测中。     

上/下转换材料在染料敏化太阳电池中的应用进展

上/下转换技术能将红外光和紫外光能量转换成与工作电池匹配的光谱范围内能量,解决了由于光谱不匹配造成的能量损失,实现拓宽电池的吸收光谱,提高电池的光利用率和转换效率,降低紫外光对电池稳定性的影响。稀土离子由于特殊的能级结构且发光效率高,常作为上/下转换发光材料的中心离子。近年来上转换发光中心主要集中在Er³⁺,Tm³⁺等三价离子,敏化中心则为具有特殊能级结构和较长激发态寿命的Yb³⁺离子。Tb³⁺,Eu³⁺,Sm³⁺等离子由于在紫外光区具有电荷迁移吸收带,易被高能紫外光子激发,量子效率接近100%且发射谱线主要位于可见光区,常被用作下转换发光中心。发光基质多选择声子能量低、透光范围广、易于掺杂的氟化物,并通过水热法制备出结晶度高、粒径小且分布均匀的粉体材料。目前,上/下转换技术应用于DSC的研究越来越受到人们的重视,本文将对上转换和下转换技术在DSC中的应用进行详细阐述,主要介绍上/下转换技术的发展背景,在太阳电池中的应用和方法,详细综述近几年来各类上转换和下转换材料在太阳电池中应用的研究进展,最后对其未来的发展方向进行了展望。     

Enhancing the performance of poly(3-hexylthiophene)/ZnO nanorod arrays based hybrid solar cells through incorporation of a third component

Sparse ZnO nanorod arrays(NRAs)are fabricated on transparent conducting oxide coated glass substrates by using a modified liquid phase epitaxial growth method.By adjusting the polymer concentrations and the spin-coating parameters,full infiltration of poly(3-hexylthiophene)(P3HT)into the as-prepared ZnO NRAs is achieved at 130°C in vacuum.A third component is incorporated into the P3HT/ZnO NRAs ordered bulk heterojunctions(BHJs)either through ZnO surface modification with N719dye or CdS shell layer or by inclusion of a fullerene derivative into the P3HT matrix.Experimental results indicate that performances of the hybrid solar cells are improved greatly with the incorporation of a third component.However,the working principles of these third components differ from one another,according to morphology,structure,optical property,charge transfer and interfacial properties of the composite structures.An ideal device architecture for hybrid solar cells based on P3HT/ZnO NRAs ordered BHJs is proposed,which can be used as a guidance to further increase the power conversion efficiency of such solar cells.