Enantiomeric Discrimination by Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering–Chiral Anisotropy of Chiral Nanostructured Gold Films

A surface-enhanced Raman scattering-chiral anisotropy (SERS-ChA) effect is reported that combines chiral discrimination and surface Raman scattering enhancement on chiral nanostructured Au films (CNAFs) equipped in the normal Raman scattering Spectrometer. The CNAFs provided remarkably higher enhancement factors of Raman scattering (EFs) for particular enantiomers, and the SERS intensity was proportional to the enantiomeric excesses (ee) values. Except for molecules with mesomeric species, all of the tested enantiomers exhibited high SERS-ChA asymmetry factors (g), ranging between 1.34 and 1.99 regardless of polarities, sizes, chromophores, concentrations and ee. The effect might be attributed to selective resonance coupling between the induced electric and magnetic dipoles associated with enantiomers and chiral plasmonic modes of CNAFs.     

Negative differential thermal resistance in coupled rotor lattices

Contributions of homogeneous and Goldstone modes of the spin precession were distinguished in FMR spectra of Cr_1/3NbS₂ chiral helimagnet. The resonance field of homogeneous mode is determined by uniaxial magnetic anisotropy. The resonance field of Goldstone mode is determined by six-fold anisotropy in basal plane. For the first time, it has been shown experimentally that effective excitation of Goldstone mode is realized only when microwave magnetic field vector h is perpendicular to wave vector of magnetic structure Q.     

Microstructures of a single-crystal nickel-base superalloy after thermo-mechanical fatigue

The microstructures of a single-crystal nickel-base superalloy were observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) before and after thermo-mechanical fatigue. Both dislocation configurations and γ′ precipitate morphologies under in-phase (IP) testing were found to be clearly different from those under out-of-phase (OP) testing. Under IP testing, dense hexagonal dislocation networks were found on the horizontal interfaces, and irregular dislocation networks on the vertical interfaces. With decreasing mechanical strain amplitude, rafting of γ′ precipitates was more pronounced. Under OP testing, no dislocation networks were found on the γ/γ′ interfaces; also, γ′ precipitates were sheared by superlattice stacking faults, and were not clearly rafted. The characteristic dislocation networks and partials of the stacking fault are analysed and the rafting mechanism of the γ′ precipitates is discussed.     

Extinguishment of propane/air co-flowing diffusion flames by fine water droplets

In the present study, extinguishment of propane/air co-flowing diffusion flame by fine water droplets was investigated experimentally. Water droplets are generated by piezoelectric atomizers with the maximum droplets flow rate of 1500 ml/h. When the fuel injection velocity U_f is low, an attached laminar diffusion flame with a premixed flame at the base is stabilized. At some distance from the burner rim, a transition from laminar to turbulent diffusion flame occurs, and a turbulent diffusion flame is formed in the downstream region. When the fuel injector rim is thin (δ = 0.5 mm), the flame stability deteriorates with increase of the co-flowing air stream velocity U_a and the water droplets flow rate Q_m. The stability mechanism can be explained by the balance of the gas velocity and the burning velocity of premixed flame formed at the base. However, when the injector rim is thick (δ = 5 mm), a recirculation zone is produced downstream of the injector rim. The dependence of the quenching distance H_q on U_f and Q_m is relatively weak, and the stability diagram shows curious features. It was shown that U_a is crucially important since it determines flow residence time; if U_a < 0.4 m/s, water droplets can evaporate when they go by the recirculation zone, and the water vapor can diffuse into the recirculation zone. However, if U_a > 0.4 m/s, the water droplets should pass by the recirculation zone without sufficiently evaporated and are not so effective to extinguish the flame. The supply velocity of droplet-laden air should be low enough so that water droplets can evaporate and water vapor can diffuse into the premixed region at the base to obtain sufficient effectiveness of water droplets for fire suppression.     

一种制备高纯度单分散金纳米棒的新方法

报道了一种温和的、低成本、有效制备高纯度单分散金纳米棒的新方法.采用种子生长法,在两种表面活性剂体系下液相合成金纳米棒,向粗产品中加入氯化钠溶液,通过提高反应液的离子强度,利用制备的金纳米棒与球形颗粒不同的静电作用将金纳米棒分离纯化.运用透射电子显微镜(TEM)和扫描电子显微镜(SEM)对金纳米棒的表面形貌进行表征.结果表明,在较短时间内可获得纯度达97％以上的金纳米棒,并初步探讨了提纯机理.     

Core-extended terrylene diimide on the bay region: synthesis and optical and electrochemical properties

Two novel core-extended terrylene diimides on the bay region (CETDIs) were synthesized via annulation of the four additional ethylene units or benzene units on the bay region of the terrylene diimide core. The optical and electrochemical properties of the two compounds were investigated. These CETDIs exhibited broad absorption spectra with high extinction coefficients, which span a wide range in the ultraviolet and visible spectrum from 300 to 700 nm. Furthermore, the redox process of the CETDIs increased from two waves to four waves, and the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) levels were enhanced from -4.00 to -3.59 eV.     

Catalyst-free preparation of 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles from a novel unexpected domino reaction of 2-azido acrylates and nitrones

A highly efficient and convenient method for the synthesis of 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles from readily accessible 2-azido acrylates and nitrones has been developed. This reaction proceeded under mild conditions without the assistance of any metal, acid, or base.     

A convergent strategy for the synthesis of polycyclic ethers by using oxiranyl anions

A new [X+2+Y]-type for the convergent synthesis of polycyclic ethers based on an oxiranyl anion strategy was developed. The sequence involves nucleophilic substitution of a triflate with an oxiranyl anion followed by 6-endo cyclization, ring expansion, and reductive etherification. The protocol features a flexible approach toward trans-fused polycyclic arrays consisting of six- and seven-membered ether rings from the same starting materials.     

矩阵代数的Kadison-Singer格的分类

研究了矩阵代数M_n(C)的KS格,证明了每个生成M_3(C)的KS格都相似于(?)_0或I-(?)_0,其中(?)_0为M_3(C)的一个极大对角投影套和一个赋值全非零的秩1投影所生成的KS格,从而M_3(C)的对角平凡的KS代数都是4维的.同时,还给出了几个生成M_4(C)但非同构的KS格的例子.     

二极管激光器垂直阵列光束精密准直

 为实现二极管激光器垂直阵列输出光束具有小发散角、高指向精度的特点,简述了快轴准直（FAC）微透镜的光束准直原理,分析了调节装置的精度要求及透镜选择等问题。通过光学成像方法实时监测二极管激光bar条的近场像和远场像,对FAC透镜分别进行粗调节和细调节,获得了20个bar条连续输出2 kW,垂直阵列二极管激光快轴准直光束远场发散角4.4 mrad,bar条间准直光束指向精度不大于±1.7 mrad的准直效果,并对监测精度进行了简要分析。对影响光束准直效果的因素进行了分析,指出了工艺优化的重点。