Elementary Photoelectronic Processes at a Porphyrin Dye/Single‐Walled TiO2 Nanotube Hetero‐interface in Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells: A First‐Principles Study

A unique one‐dimensional (1D) sandwich single‐walled TiO₂ nanotube (STNT) is proposed as a photoanode nanomaterial with perfect morphology and large specific surface area. We have thoroughly examined the elementary photoelectronic processes occurring at the porphyrin dye/STNT hetero‐interface in dye‐sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) by theoretical simulation. It is desirable to investigate the interfacial photoelectronic processes to elucidate the electron transfer and transport mechanism in 1D STNT‐based DSSCs. We have found that the photoexcitation and interfacial charge separation mechanism can be described as follows. A ground‐state electron of the dye molecule (localized around the electron donor) is first promoted to the excited state (distributed electron donor), and then undergoes ultrafast injection into the conduction band of the STNT, leaving a hole around the oxidized dye. Significantly, the injected electron in the conduction band is transported along the STNT by means of Ti 3d orbitals, offering a unidirectional electron pathway toward the electrode for massive collection without the observation of trap states. Our study not only provides theoretical guidelines for the modification of TiO₂ nanotubes as a photoanode material, but also opens a new perspective for the development of a novel class of TiO₂ nanotubes with high power‐generation efficiency.     

Osteopontin: A Uranium Phosphorylated Binding‐Site Characterization

Herein, we describe the structural investigation of one possible uranyl binding site inside a nonstructured protein. This approach couples spectroscopy, thermodynamics, and theoretical calculations (DFT) and studies the interaction of uranyl ions with a phosphopeptide, thus mimicking a possible osteopontin (OPN) hydroxyapatite growth‐inhibition site. Although thermodynamical aspects were investigated by using time‐resolved laser fluorescence spectroscopy (TRLFS) and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC), structural characterization was performed by extended X‐ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) at the U L_III‐edge combined with attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (ATR‐FTIR) spectroscopy. From the vibrational and fluorescence spectra, several structural models of a UO₂²⁺/peptide complex were developed and subsequently refined by using theoretical calculations to fit the experimental EXAFS obtained. The structural effect of the pH value was also considered under acidic to moderately acidic conditions (pH 1.5–5.5). Most importantly, the uranyl/peptide coordination environment was similar to that of the native protein.     

Dynamic Electrosorption Analysis as an Effective Means to Characterise the Structure of Bulk Graphene Assemblies

Restacking of graphene sheets to a graphite‐like structure is a prevailing problem that is known to compromise the performance of individual graphene sheets in an assembled bulk form. To address this common problem efficiently and monitor the structure and quality of graphene products comprehensively, it is highly desirable to develop reliable metrology techniques for characterising graphene‐based materials on a bulk assembly level and in a quantitative manner. Here, by revisiting the physicochemical principle of electrosorption, we propose a simple electrochemical approach, namely dynamic electrosorption analysis (DEA), as an easily accessible and effective technique for evaluation of the self‐stacking behaviour of graphene. Taking multilayered chemically converted graphene films as a model, we demonstrate that the DEA technique can effectively reveal very subtle variation in accessible surface area and pore size of graphene assemblies in the liquid phase and thus can provide useful insights to the experimental design relating to restacking control. This work also reveals the huge effect some routine processing conditions, such as heat treatment and drying, can have on the structure and performance of graphene‐based bulk materials, providing useful guidance for future manufacturing of this class of materials.     

Enantioselective Total Synthesis of (−)‐Blennolide A

Blennolide A can be synthesized through an enantioselective domino‐Wacker/carbonylation/methoxylation reaction of 7 a with 96 % ee and an enantioselective Wacker oxidation of 7 b with 89 % ee. Further transformations led to the α,β‐unsaturated ester (E)‐ 17 , which was subjected to a highly selective Michael addition, introducing a methyl group to give 18 a . After a threefold oxidation and an intramolecular acylation, the tetrahydroxanthenone 4 was obtained, which could be transformed into (?)‐blennolide A (ent‐ 1 ) in a few steps.     

Using “Threading Followed by Shrinking” to Synthesize Highly Stable Dialkylammonium‐Ion‐Based Rotaxanes

Herein, we report a “threading followed by shrinking” approach for the synthesis of rotaxanes by using an “oxygen‐deficient” macrocycle that contained two arylmethyl sulfone units and the dumbbell‐shaped salt bis(3,5‐dimethylbenzyl)ammonium tetrakis(3,5‐trifluoromethylphenyl)borate as the host and guest components, respectively. The extrusion of SO₂ from both of the arylmethyl sulfone units of the macrocyclic component in the corresponding [2]pseudorotaxane resulted in a [2]rotaxane that was sufficiently stable to maintain its molecular integrity in CD₃SOCD₃ at 393 K for at least 5 h.     

天然植物高分子药用胶囊的研究与发展

讨论了天然植物高分子药用胶囊的最新研究与发展,介绍了目前的主要研究成果并提出展望.不仅从化学结构、流变和相变等基础理论方面探讨了各类植物药用胶囊的特性和研制中所遇到的问题,同时对各种胶囊制备设备与工艺的发展及应用中的技术改进进行了综述分析.传统明胶胶囊生产工艺的应用已有160多年的历史,目前植物胶囊生产设备和工艺多是建立在传统明胶胶囊生产的基础上.研究植物胶囊材料的流变和凝胶性能以尽量满足传统明胶的设备与工艺是当今急需解决的难题之一.近年来,随着人们对淀粉结构和改性方法的深入研究(尤其是将淀粉基可生物降解材料的制备技术与传统食品科学的研究成果有效结合),应用高分子科学理论和方法提高淀粉基材料的加工性能,力学性能与稳定性的研究有了突破性进展,为淀粉胶囊的研制提供了理论和技术上的有力支持.使用传统塑料加工的挤出加工法制备植物胶囊,是植物胶囊研究中的重大突破和创新.从原材料来源的充足性和价格上考虑,淀粉是最有潜力替代传统胶囊的原料之一.     

一种基于偶氮水杨醛酰腙的CN-探针

设计合成了一种基于偶氮苯基团的简单而高效的比色探针L1,并利用紫外-可见吸收光谱考察其对阴离子（F^-, Cl^-, Br^-, I^-, AcO^-, H₂PO₄^-, HSO₄^-, ClO₄^-和CN^-）的识别性能。结果表明：探针L1在DMSO/H₂O（5：5, V/V）的含水体系中,可以实现对CN^-单一选择性识别;且加入CN^-时,溶液颜色立刻由无色变为红色,而加入其它阴离子则无变化,说明该探针能够实现对CN^-的裸眼识别。另外,该探针对CN^-的检测灵敏度较高,最低检测限达到了1.3 μmol·L^-1。此外,我们制作了负载有探针分子L1的试纸条,能够更加方便快捷的检测CN^-。     

文化框架下多群智能优化算法的云作业调度

作业调度是一种云计算核心技术,为了获得更优的云计算作业调度方案,提出一种文化框架下多群智能优化算法的云作业调度方法。首先构建云作业调度问题的数学模型,然后借助文化算法模型,粒子群算法组成信仰空间,人工鱼群算法组成群体空间,两者之间并行演化,相互促进,对云计算作业调度数学模型进行求解,最后通过仿真实验测试算法的性能。结果表明,本文加快了算法的收敛速度,获得了更优的云计算作业调度方案,大幅度缩短少云计算作业完成时间,具有一定的实用价值。     

High‐Order Soliton Solution of Landau–Lifshitz Equation

The Landau–Lifshitz equation is analyzed via the inverse scattering method. First, we give the well‐posedness theory for Landau–Lifshitz equation with the frame of inverse scattering method. The generalized Darboux transformation is rigorous considered in the frame of inverse scattering transformation. Finally, we give the high‐order soliton solution formula of Landau–Lifshitz equation and vortex filament equation.