Investigation of the electrical and magnetic properties of electron-doped Ruddlesden-Popper phases, CaO(Pr0.08Ca0.92MnO3)n (n=1, 2, 3 and ∞)

The electrical and magnetic properties of Pr^3±-doped Ruddlesden-Popper manganates with the formula, CaO(Pr_0.08Ca_0.92MnO₃)_n (n=1,2,3 and ∞) have been investigated. The electrical conductivity of the samples increases with the number of perovksite slabs sandwiched between the rock-salt-like CaO layers. Magnetic susceptibility measurements show an anomalous behavior for the n=1 composition which is attributed to the near absence of ferromagnetic correlations in a two-dimensional system. The magnetic behavior of other members can, however, be understood on the basis of a ‘ferromagnetic-droplet’ model. Since the number of electrons per perovskite slab is invariant across the series, the electronic properties are readily correlated to the phase space available for exchange interactions.     

Laser characteristics of a new laser dye: 7-Diethylamino-3-Styryl Benzimidazo (1,2-a) Quinoline

The laser characteristics of a new dye, 7-Diethyl-amino-3-Styryl Benz31 yimidazo (1,2-a) Quinoline (DSBQ) have been investigated in two solvents: DiMethylSulfOxide (DMSO) and DiMethylFormamide (DMF) by excitation with a pulsed nitrogen laser and compared with that of the standard dye rhodamine B. The lasing range of the dye is nearly 40 nm with maxima at 635 nm and 625 nm in DMSO and DMF, respectively. The efficiency of this dye (DSBQ) has been found to be better than half that of rhodamine B.     

Propriétés viscoélastiques linéaires de solutions de polybutadiène en régime semi-dilué et concentré

Résumé L'évolution des propriétés viscoélastiques linéaires de polymères en solution est caractérisée par l'étude des variations des trois paramètres caractéristiques de la viscoélasticité linéaire (viscosité limite ₀, complaisance limiteJ _e ⁰ et module de plateauG _N ⁰ ) en fonction de la concentration dans différents solvants. Les polymères étudiés sont des polybutadiènes linéaires et branchés en étoile, à distribution étroite de masses moléculaires. Les solvants étudiés ont des températures de transition vitreuse inférieure, égale ou supérieure à celle du polybutadiène (respectivement le tétradécane, un polybutadiène de faible masse moléculaire et une huile commerciale). Les résultats obtenus ( ₀ c ^4,0,G _N ⁰ c ^2,25 etJ _e ⁰ c ^–2,25) sont en désaccord avec le comportement conforme aux modèles de champ moyen généralement admis, et semble partiellement en accord avec les modèles récents de la relaxation et de la thermodynamique des longues chaînes flexibles.

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Summary The linear viscoelastic properties of polymer solutions are studied through the concentration dependence of the three characteristic parameters of linear viscoelasticity (zero-shear viscosity ₀, limiting complianceJ _e ⁰ and plateau modulusG _N ⁰ ) in various solvents. The polymers are narrow-distribution linear and starbranched polybutadienes. The glass transition temperatures of the solvents are below, equal to, and above, theT _g of polybutadiene (respectively tetradecane, low molecular weight polybutadiene, and a commercial oil). The results ( ₀ c ^4.0,G _N ⁰ c ^2.25 andJ _e ⁰ c ^–2.25) do not agree with the usual mean field behavior assumed for the viscoelastic properties of polymer solutions, and seem to agree partly with recent models for the relaxation and thermodynamics of long chains.

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Zusammenfassung Das linear-viskoelastische Verhalten von Polymerlösungen wird anhand der Abhängigkeit der drei charakteristischen Parameter (Nullviskosität ₀, NullkomplianzJ _e ⁰ und PlateaumodulG _N ⁰ ) von der Konzentration in verschiedenen Lösungsmitteln untersucht. Bei den Polymeren handelt es sich um lineare und sternförmig verzweigte Polybutadiene mit enger Molmassenverteilung. Die Glasübergangstemperaturen der Lösungsmittel (Tetradecan, niedermolekulares Polybutadien bzw. ein kommerzielles Ol) sind niedriger, gleich oder höher als diejenigen des Polybutadiens. Die Ergebnisse ( ₀ c ^4,0,G _N ⁰ c ^2,25 undJ _e ⁰ c ^–2,25) stimmen nicht mit den Voraussagen der üblicherweise zugrundegelegten, durch Mittelwertbildung gekennzeichneten Theorien überein, sondern scheinen zumindest zum Teil denen neuer thermodynamischer bzw. Relaxationstheorien langkettiger Polymerer zu entsprechen.

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Towards Stereoselective Synthesis of the C(31)–C(39) and C(20)–C(27) Fragments of Phorboxazole A

The stereoselective synthesis of the C(31)–C(39) and C(20)–C(27) fragments of phorboxazole A ( 1 ) was achieved from commercially available and inexpensive D ‐mannitol. Crimmins aldol reaction and a decarboxylative Claisen‐type reaction are the key steps for the C(31)–C(39) fragment, and L ‐proline‐catalyzed aldol reaction, Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation, and epoxide ring opening reaction with Gilman's reagent are the key steps for the C(20)–C(27) fragment of phorboxazole.     

Peristaltic motion of a non-Newtonian fluid

Summary To understand theoretically the flow properties of physiological fluids, we have considered as a model the peristaltic motion of a power law fluid in a tube, with a sinusoidal wave of small amplitude travelling down its wall. The solution for the stream function is obtained as a power series in terms of the amplitude of the wave. The stream function and the velocity components are evaluated by solving numerically two point boundary value problems with a singular point at the origin. The influence of the applied pressure gradient along with non-Newtonian parameters on the streamlines and velocity profiles are discussed in detail.     

Synthesis of 6‐Fluoro‐7‐cyclic Amino‐substituted Dicarboxylic Acid Quinolones and their Antibacterial Activity

Novel 1‐carboxymethyl‐6‐fluoro‐7‐cyclic amino‐substituted‐4‐oxo‐1,4‐dihydroquinolone‐3‐carboxylic acids 7a , 7b , 7c , 7d , 7e , 7f , 7g , 7h , 7i , 7j , 7k , 7l , 7m , 7n were synthesized as a new class of quinolones. Ethyl‐6‐fluoro‐7‐chloro‐1,4‐dihydro‐4‐quinoline‐3‐carboxylic acid was prepared from conventional method and reacted with ethyl bromoacetate to furnish N‐carboxymethyl derivatives. The compounds were screed against various Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacterial strains. Antibacterial activity data is validated by molecular docking studies.     

Synthesis, structures and membrane properties of siloxane-imide co-polymers produced by aqueous polymerization

We report for the first time, the synthesis of siloxane-imide co-polymers by the reaction of mixtures of 1,4-bis(aminobutyl)tetramethyldisiloxane (ABTMDS) and 1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene (TPE-R) with bisphenol A diphthalic anhydride (BPADA) using water as the polymerization solvent. A series of co-polymers were prepared incorporating 10, 20, 40 and 100 mol% of ABTMDS with the aromatic diamine TPE-R as the co-monomer. The synthesized co-polymers showed number average molecular weights in the range of 25,000–60,000. As expected the glass transition temperatures (T_gs) and moduli of the polymers were found to decrease with increasing amounts of the siloxane monomer and the homo-polymer containing only the siloxane diamine showing the lowest T_g (60 °C). The resulting polymers could be solution cast into strong and flexible membranes which showed significant decreases in water absorption and moisture permeability compared to the control polymer without siloxane groups. The polymers were characterized by FTIR, ¹³C and ¹H NMR, GPC, DSC and mechanical properties and structural comparisons were made with similar polymers made by standard solvent synthesis methods. Also cross-linked polymers were prepared by the reaction of ABTMDS with the aromatic homo-polymer control and their membrane properties were compared to those of the water synthesized siloxane co-polymers with a similar siloxane content.     

CuBr/FeCl3 Catalysis: a Novel and Efficient Method for the Preparation of New Aryl (Iminomethyl)propargyl Ether Derivatives via C?H Activation of Aryl Propargyl Ethers

CuBr/FeCl₃ Catalysis as a novel and efficient method has been developed for the preparation of new aryl propargyl imine ether derivatives via C? H activation of aryl propargyl ethers, followed by reaction with imines generated from aldehydes and amines.     

Synthesis and α‐glucosidase inhibitory,DPPH scavenging activity of substituted 2‐oxo‐2H‐chromen‐7‐yl‐dihydrogen phosphate derivatives

Series of phosphorylated coumarin derivatives ( 4a , 4b , 4c , 4d , 4e , 4f , 4g , 4h , 4i , 4j ) were synthesized by Pechmann condensation, phosphorylation, and debenzylation reactions in very good yields. Thus, synthesized compounds ( 4a , 4b , 4c , 4d , 4e , 4f , 4g , 4h , 4i , 4j ) were evaluated for their α‐glucosidase and 1,1‐diphenyl‐2‐picrylhydrazyl scavenging activities; few compounds showed moderate to good activity. J. Heterocyclic Chem., 00 , 00 (2011).