Solution processed high performance pentacene thin-film transistors

High performance thin-film transistors were fabricated using a new precursor of pentacene through a multiple spin-heat procedure. High quality pentacene thin films can be prepared by this method and hence a FET device can be made in a top-contact configuration. The device exhibited a remarkable field-effect mobility of 0.38 cm(2) V(-1) s(-1) with an on/off ratio of 10(6).     

Stereochemical control of microbial reduction. 2. Reduction of β-keto esters by immobilized bakers' yeast

Ketones in β-keto esters are reduced asymmetrically by immobilized bakers' yeast. The configuration and the enantiomer excess of the products are dramatically changed by the entrapment of yeast cells in dense polyurethane matrices.     

P 3-factorization of complete multipartite graphs

In this paper, it is shown that a necessary and sufficient condition for the existence of aP ₃-factorization ofK _m ⁿ is (i)mn 0(mod 3) and (ii) (m – 1)n 0(mod 4).     

Yield of fullerenes generated by contact arc method under He and Ar: dependence on gas pressure

The yields of toluene-soluble material from carbon soot depend on the buffer gas as well as the pressure. Helium was more effective for yielding fullerenes than argon, and the optimum pressure was 20 Torr, under which a maximum yield of about 13 wt% was obtained. C₆₀ showed a maximum abundance at 20 Torr, while C₇₀ and higher fullerenes (C₇₆, C₇₈ and C₈₄) at a slightly higher pressure between 20 and 50 Torr. Raw soot was also studied by electron microscopy. The pressure dependence of the fullerene yield is discussed in terms of the cooling rate and diffusion of carbon vapor around the evaporation source.     

Structure of arnebifuranone,new monoterpenylbenzoquinone from arnebia euchroma

A new monoterpenylbenzoquinone named arnebifuranone (5) was isolated from arnebiaeuchroma (Royle) Johnst. and its structure was elucidated to be a 2,3-dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone having a monoterpene side chain containing a furan ring. The monoterpene moiety is bonded to the benzoquinone ring with its head carbon.     

Effect of crystallization behavior of polyethylene glycol 6000 on the properties of granules prepared by fluidized hot-melt granulation (FHMG)

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of the crystallization behavior of Macrogol 6000 (polyethylene glycol 6000; PEG 6000), used as a binder, during the solidification process on the properties of mononucleic granules prepared by the fluidized hot-melt granulation (FHMG) technique. Crystallization of PEG 6000 from molten liquid was investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and hot stage microscopy. The results obtained from the measurement of isothermal crystallization demonstrated that crystallization of PEG 6000 was either slow or rapid. Analysis based on solid-state decomposition showed that slow crystallization was due to the two-dimensional growth of nuclei mechanism, while rapid crystallization was due to the three-dimensional growth of nuclei mechanism. Observation of the crystallization of PEG 6000 by hot stage microscopy supported the existence of two different crystallization mechanisms. Granules containing PEG 6000 that underwent rapid crystallization during FHMG showed a significantly higher fraction powder under 150 microm in diameter. This was caused by the loss of powder particles from the surface of mononucleic granules during the solidification process, because many cracks were observed after crystallization of PEG 6000 with a short isothermal crystallization time (ICT) due to the reduced of sticking of particles. The results of this study suggested that the crystallization behavior of the binder during the solidification process of FHMG can influence the properties of the resultant granules, such as particle size distribution, content uniformity or taste masking. It was also indicated that measuring the ICT using DSC was a useful method to classify PEG 6000.     

Interference from electrostatic charges in the microdetermination of halogen and sulphur by the combustion method

Summary In the analysis of halogen and sulphur by the combustion method employing silver granules, electrostatic charges on the absorption funnel has been experimentally shown to cause inaccurate weighing of the funnel.An investigation of the influence of this phenomenon on blank values has been made, and possible countermeasures have been examined. By cooling the heated funnel in a desiccator saturated with moist air, the charges are removed and satisfactory analyses are obtained.

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Zusammenfassung Bei der analytischen Bestimmung der Halogene und des Schwefels durch Verbrennung und Bindung an Silbergranellen verursachen, wie gezeigt werden konnte, elektrostatische Aufladungen der Absorptionsgefäße Wägefehler. Untersuchungen über den Einfluß dieser Erscheinung durch Bestimmung von Leerwerten wurden ausgeführt und die Möglichkeit von Gegenmaßnahmen geprüft. Durch Abkühlen der heißen Absorptionsgefäße in einem mit feuchter Luft gefüllten Exsiccator lassen sich die Aufladungen beheben und richtige Analysenergebnisse erzielen.

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Résumé On a montré expérimentalement que dans l'analyse des halogènes et du soufre suivant la méthode de combustion avec granules d'argent, les charges électrostatiques sur le tube d'absorption étaient la cause d'une pesée inexacte de ce tube.On a fait une étude de l'influence de ce phénomène sur les valeurs à blanc et l'on a examiné la possibilité de mesures de l'éviter. En refroidissant le tube chauffé dans un dessicateur saturé d'air humide, on élimine les charges et l'on obtient des analyses satisfaisantes.

     

Improvements in the microdetermination of chlorine and bromine in organic compounds

Summary Schöniger's method for the microdetermination of halogen has been improved by using ammonium hydroxide solution as an absorbing solution instead of sodium hydroxide solution in order to simplify the after treatment. On boiling the absorbing solution, interfering ions can be removed together with excess ammonia. Ammonium halide which formes in the solution is titrated with AgNO₃ solution in the presence of an adsorption indicator. Satisfactory results are obtained more rapidly.

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Zusammenfassung Um die Weiterbehandlung der Absorptionslösung bei der Mikrobestimmung der Halogene nachSchöniger zu vereinfachen, wurde an Stelle von Natronlauge Ammoniaklösung verwendet. Durch Kochen der Absorptionslösung können störende Ionen zugleich mit dem Ammoniaküberschuß entfernt werden. Das in der Lösung entstandene Ammoniumhalogenid wird mit Silbernitrat in Gegenwart eines Adsorptionsindikators titriert. Bei verkürzter Analysendauer werden zufriedenstellende Ergebnisse erzielt.

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Résumé On a amélioré la méthode deSchöniger pour le microdosage des halogénes en utilisant une solution d'ammoniaque comme absorbant à la place de la solution d'hydroxyde de sodium afin de simplifier le traitement ultérieur. En faisant bouillir la solution d'absorption on peut éliminer les ions gênants avec de l'ammoniaque en excés. On titre l'halogénure d'ammonium qui se forme en solution, par une solution d'AgNO₃ en présence d'un indicateur d'adsorption. On a obtenu des résultats satisfaisants plus rapidement.