A pyrene based probe associated with π···hole – hydrazone as one of the recognizing elements is synthesized and its turn in to a selective colorimetric and turn-on fluorescent sensor, (L3) for cyanide anion. This chemo sensor show high selectivity towards cyanide anion through photo electron transfer (PET) mechanism. The binding strength and sensitivity of the chemo sensor L3 towards cyanide are found to be 2.0 X 104, and 4.44 x 10-4 respectively. We have compared this high selectivity of the receptor towards cyanide, with our previously reported receptors L1 and L2. The detailed UV-Vis, Emission, 1H-NMR, IR spectroscopic and Molecular Electrostatic Potential (MEP) studies reveals that the homogeneous π···hole dispersion in the aromatic ring governing the selectivity of the receptor towards cyanide anion. Such a positive π···hole homogeneous dispersion is missing in the case of sensor L2, instead we have polarized π···hole dispersion towards 2nd and 4th position of di-nitrophenyl chromophoric unit in L2.
A review of thermodynamic and flow liquid crystal models is presented and applied to a wide range of biological liquid crystals (BLCs), including helicoidal plywoods, biopolymer solutions and in vivo liquid crystals. The key characteristics of liquid crystals (self-assembly, packing, defects, functionalities, processability) are discussed in relation to biological materials and the strong correspondence between different synthetic and biological materials is discussed. Viscoelastic models for nematic and chiral nematics are reviewed and discussed in terms of key parameters that facilitate understanding and quantitative information from experimental measurements. The range and consistency of the predictions demonstrates that the use of mesoscopic liquid crystal models is an efficient tool to develop the science and biomimetic applications of mesogenic biological materials. 相似文献
The present study pertained to biosynthesis, characterization and biomedical application (larvicidal, histopathology, antibacterial, antioxidant and anticancer activity) of Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) from Pleurotus djamor. The synthesized NPs were characterized using spectral and microscopic analyses and further confirmed by UV–Visible spectrophotometer with apeak of 350 nm. The ZnONPs showed strong antioxidant property (DPPH, H2O2 and ABTS+ radical assay) and expressed good larval toxicity against Ae. aegypti and Cx. quinquefasciatus (IVth instar larvae) with the least LC50 and LC90 values (10.1, 25.6 and 14.4, 31.7 mg/l) after 24 h treatment, respectively. We noticed the morphological changes (damaged anal papillae area and the cuticle layers) in the treated larvae. For the antibacterial assay, the highest growth inhibition zone was recorded in C. diphteriae (28.6?±?0.3 mm), followed by P. fluorescens (27?±?0.5 mm) and S. aureus (26.6?±?1.5 mm). The in vitro cytotoxicity assay depicted a significant level of cytotoxic effects (LC50 values 42.26 μg/ml) of ZnONPs against the A549 lung cancer cells, even at low dose. The overall findings of the study suggest that P. djamor had the ability for the biosynthesis of ZnONPs and could act as an alternative biomedical agent for future therapeutic applications in medical avenues.
Surface reactivity and ion transfer processes of anatase TiO2 nanocrystals were studied using lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfone)imide (LiTFSI) as a probing molecule. Analysis of synthesized anatase TiO2 by electron microscopy reveals aggregated nanoparticles (average size ~8 nm) with significant defects (holes and cracks). With the introduction of LiTFSI salt, the Li+-adsorption propensity towards the surface along the anatase (100) step edge plane is evident in both x-ray diffraction (XRD) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) analysis. Ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) analysis corroborates the site-preferential interaction of Li+ cations with oxygen vacancies and the thermodynamically favorable transport through the (100) step edge plane. Using 7Li nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) chemical shift and relaxometry measurements, the presence of Li+ cations near the interface between TiO2 and the bulk LiTFSI phase was identified, and subsequent diffusion properties were analyzed. The lower activation energy derived from NMR analysis reveals enhanced mobility of Li+ cations along the surface, in good agreement with AIMD calculations. On the other hand, the TFSI– anion interaction with defect sites leads to CF3 bond dissociation and subsequent generation of carbonyl fluoride-type species. The multimodal spectroscopic analysis including NMR, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) confirms the decomposition of TFSI– anions near the anatase surface. The reaction mechanism and electronic structure of interfacial constituents were simulated using AIMD calculations. Overall, this work demonstrates the role of defects at the anatase nanoparticle surface on charge transfer and interfacial reaction processes. 相似文献
In the present study, a model is presented to optimize the fabrication parameters of natural fiber reinforced polyester matrix composites with dual fillers. In particular, jute fiber mat was chosen as reinforcement and eggshell powder (ESP) and montmorillonite nanoclay (NC) were selected as fillers. The weight per square meter (GSM) of the fiber, the weight percentage of ESP and NC have been chosen as independent variables and the influence of these variables on tensile, flexural and impact strength of the composite has been inspected. The permutations of the different combinations of factors are intended to accomplish higher interfacial strength with the lowest possible number of tested specimens. The experiments were designed by the Taguchi strategy and a novel multi-objective optimization technique named COPRAS (COmplex PRoportional ASsessment of alternatives) was used to determine the optimal parameter combinations. Affirmation tests were performed with the optimal parameter settings and the mechanical properties were evaluated and compared. Experimental results show that fiber GSM and eggshell powder content are significant variables that improve mechanical strength, while the nanoclay appears less important. 相似文献
Owing to a wide range of industrial applications and fundamental importance, delafossite compounds have gathered tremendous interest in research community. In this study, the formation of hexagonal nanoplates of AgInO2 mainly dominated by (00l) facets with no metallic Ag impurity, reported using a facile hydrothermal route at 180 °C using KOH as mineralizer by adopting a factorial design approach. Rietveld analysis of the powder XRD pattern and SAED confirms the rhombohedral system of AgInO2. FE‐SEM image shows a uniform hexagonal plate‐like morphology with an average width of about 300 nm and thickness of 70 nm. XPS and EDX analysis confirm potassium ion free AgInO2. A specific surface area of about 48.5 m2 g?1 is arrived from N2 adsorption studies. Temperature‐dependent AC impedance measurements revealed an activation energy of 0.24 eV/f.u. Further, TG‐DTA studies found that the compound is stable in air up to 595 °C. 相似文献
To study the carboplatin–protein interaction, a sensitive method using size exclusion chromatography coupled to inductively
coupled plasma mass spectrometry (SEC–ICP–MS) was developed. The complexes formed between plasma proteins and carboplatin
were monitored and identified with this method. Composite blood plasma samples from patients who were undergoing chemotherapy
were analyzed, and carboplatin was found to bind plasma proteins. In addition, blank plasma samples were spiked with carboplatin
and were analyzed as a time course study, and the results confirmed that carboplatin formed complexes with plasma proteins,
primarily albumin and γ-globulin. To further substantiate the study, these two proteins were incubated with carboplatin. The
binding between carboplatin and these proteins was then characterized qualitatively and quantitatively. In addition to a one-to-one
binding of Pt to protein, protein aggregation was observed. The kinetics of the binding process of carboplatin to albumin
and γ-globulin was also studied. The initial reaction rate constant of carboplatin binding to albumin was determined to be
0.74 M−1 min−1, while that for γ-globulin was 1.01 M−1 min−1, which are both lower than the rate constant of the cisplatin–albumin reaction previously reported. 相似文献
Chemistry of hybrid nanocomposites depends mainly on their reactivity and structural relationship. This review mainly reports on the processing techniques of inorganic–organic hybrid nanocomposites and their natural reactivity. Herein, the structure, processing methods and properties of nanocomposites with three different types of matrices are discussed in general. The perusal of this review enables the researchers to design a novel and simple route in processing the hybrid nanocomposites. 相似文献
This paper presents the novel synthesis of peptide, N,N′(1,2-phenylene)bis-hippuricamide tethered metal [Cu(II), Zn(II), Ni(II) and Co(II)] based functionalized nanoparticles via modified Brust-Schiffrin methodology. The growth, organic composition and morphology of these functionalized nanoparticles have been evaluated by UV-Vis, FT-IR spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. They are structurally and thermally characterized by X-ray diffraction and thermogravimetric analysis. Moreover, the interfacial dealings of these functionalized nanoparticles with Calf-thymus DNA and pUC19 DNA reveal that the functionalized nanoparticles of cobalt is an effective DNA damaging agent under physiological conditions. This has been supported by its efficient antimicrobial character against few fungal and bacterial strains, thereby steering its way towards biomedical applications as a metal based nanocarrier. 相似文献
An integrated mechanical model for fiber-laden membranes is presented and representative predictions of relevance to cellulose
ordering and orientation in the plant cell wall are presented. The model describes nematic liquid crystalline self-assembly
of rigid fibers on an arbitrarily curved fluid membrane. The mechanics of the fluid membrane is described by the Helfrich
bending-torsion model, the fiber self-assembly is described by the 2D Landau-de Gennes quadrupolar Q-tensor order parameter model, and the fiber-membrane interactions (inspired by an extension of the 2D Maier-Saupe model to
curved surfaces) include competing curvo-philic (curvature-seeking) and curvo-phobic (curvature-avoiding) effects. Analysis
of the free energy reveals three fiber orientation regimes: (a) along the major curvature, (b) along the minor curvature,
(c) away from the principal curvatures, according to the competing curvo-philic and curvo-phobic interactions. The derived
shape equation (normal stress balance) now includes curvature-nematic ordering contributions, with both bending and torsion
renormalizations. Integration of the shape and nematic order equations gives a complete model whose solution describes the
coupled membrane shape/fiber order state. Applications to cylindrical membranes, relevant to the plant cell wall, shows how
growth decreases the fiber order parameter and moves the fibers’ director from the axial direction towards the azimuthal orientation,
eventually leading to a state of stress predicted by pure membranes. The ubiquitous 54.7° cellulose fibril orientation with
respect to the long axis in a cylindrical plant cell wall is shown to be predicted by the preset model when the ratio of curvo-phobic
and curvo-philic interactions is in the range of the cylinder radius. 相似文献