Influence of chromophore dipole moments in parameterts of organic light emitting devices based on phenyl and methyl modified pyrazoloquinoline

Absorption, photo- and electroluminescence spectra of some trityl substituted 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]quinolines derivatives (methyl- and phenyl substituted) and fabrication of the single layered organic light emitting diodes are reported. The bulky trityl substituent was introduced to prevent aggregation and crystallization of the dopant in polymer matrix. Role of ground state dipole moments in the observed red Stokes shift, electroluminescent features and photocarrier transport is explored. The maximally achieved brightness about 50 Cd/m² is observed in the spectral range extending from 443 nm up to 462 nm. The voltage threshold was varied from 7.8 V up to 10 V. The brightness-current dependences show an existence of at least two types of carrier injections.     

Infrared pulsed fiber laser-produced silver-109-nanoparticles for laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry of amino acids

Application of monoisotopic cationic ¹⁰⁹Ag nanoparticles (¹⁰⁹AgNPs) obtained by pulsed fiber laser (PFL) 2D galvo-scanner (GS) laser generated nanomaterial (LGN) for both high resolution laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry and mass spectrometry imaging of amino acids is presented. Four amino acids, alanine, isoleucine, lysine, and phenylalanine were used as test compounds for quantification with matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mas (MALDI)-type mass spectrometer. Comparison of commonly made manual measurements with semiautomatic mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) was performed providing very interesting findings. Amino acids were directly tested in 1 000 000-fold concentration change conditions ranging from 1 mg/ml to 1 ng/ml, which equates to 500 ng to 500 fg of amino acid per measurement spot. Methods were also tested on samples of human blood plasma for quantification of endogenous amino acids.     

Use of hop cone extract obtained under supercritical CO2 conditions for producing antibacterial all-purpose cleaners

This paper attempts to demonstrate empirically the possibility of using a hydrophobic extract of hop cone obtained under the conditions of supercritical carbon dioxide to produce all-purpose cleaner with antimicrobial activity and low irritant potential. A series of prototypes of products varied by the extract concentration was developed. The formulations were assessed for physicochemical properties: particle size, turbidity, and color. The results indicate that the hydrophobic extracts of hop cone can be a valuable component of chemical products intended for washing, having a broad spectrum of action and contributing to improvement of the product’s safety.     

Some spirobiindane based 1H-pyrazolo [3,4-b] quinoline chromophore as novel chromophore for light-emitting diodes

An influence of phenoxy groups for the luminescent and electroluminescent properties of spiro-compounds with pyrazolo [3,4-b] quinoline structure (fluorophore) chromophore has been studied. All the compounds exhibit strong fluorescence in solution and in solid state as well. The prepared compounds were used as dopant chromophore in PVK polymer matrices for electroluminescent (EL) and light-emitting diode (LED) devices with configuration ITO/PEDOT-PSS/PVK/PQ/Ca/Al. Role of the bathochromic shifts and solvent polarity in absorption and photoluminescent maxima is considered. Relation between the number of pyrazoloquinoline chromophore and presence of phenyl group on the fluorescence spectra is explored. Polarizability of the particular pyrazoloquinoline compounds on the solvatochromic effects is investigated. Possible ways of enhancement of the brightness in the light-emitting properties of the mentioned chromophore are discussed.     

Gold nanoparticle-enhanced target (AuNPET) as universal solution for laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry analysis and imaging of low molecular weight compounds

Preparation is described of a durable surface of cationic gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), covering commercial and custom-made MALDI targets, along with characterization of the nanoparticle surface properties and examples of the use in MS analyses and MS imaging (IMS) of low molecular weight (LMW) organic compounds. Tested compounds include nucleosides, saccharides, amino acids, glycosides, and nucleic bases for MS measurements, as well as over one hundred endogenous compounds in imaging experiment. The nanoparticles covering target plate were enriched in sodium in order to promote sodium-adduct formation. The new surface allows fast analysis, high sensitivity of detection and high mass determination accuracy. Example of application of new Au nanoparticle-enhanced target for fast and simple MS imaging of a fingerprint is also presented.     

Magnetic properties of the CoxNi1−xMnGe system

Magnetic properties of the Co_xNi_1?xMnGe system have been studied by magnetometric measurements. It was shown that the solid solutions exist for 0 ? χ ? 1, with the crystal structure of NiTiSi type. The samples with the low Co concentrations (0 ? χ ? 0.2) have antiferromagnetic properties. At higher concentrations (0.3 ? χ ? 0.5) the samples exhibit a more complex behaviour, at low temperatures having antiferromagnetic properties. At growing temperatures the change of the magnetic ordering is observed. The samples with large Co concentration (0.6 ? χ ? 1.0) are ferromagnets.     

Internal resonance in a plane system of rods

The transverse vibrations of a plane system of rods is considered. The analysis of internal resonance in the system is a primary purpose of the paper. The internal resonance analyzed has an autoparametric nature. The couplings of the elements of the system through internal longitudinal forces, which are transverse forces at the ends of neighbouring rods, are taken into account. The amplitudes of the vibrations in the stationary states of internal resonance are investigated. Non-linear terms appear in the equations of motion. These terms are non-linear damping and non-linear inertia, and have a geometrical nature. The approximate method of calculation gives formulae for the vibration amplitudes of the rods. Plots of the amplitudes against frequency are presented. The stabilizing effect of masses placed at the articulated joints of the system is shown. The influences of the inertia and damping values on the character of the curves is considered. The results obtained are of a qualitative character.