Computation of auxiliary functions in STO molecular integrals up to arbitrary accuracy. I. evaluation of incomplete gamma function En(x) by forward recursion

A new inequality and an approximate relation of incomplete Gamma function E_n(x) are derived in this paper. Applying both to simplify the error analysis on the recursive algorithm of E_n(x), we analytically derived a criterion about relative error. The criterion decides whether the forward recursive relation can be used to compute {E_n(x), n = 0, 1, ?, N} with an acceptable loss of significant figures. Further analytical exploration leads to another criterion that decides whether the group of E_n(x) can be evaluated with an acceptable absolute error by the same methods. Both criteria are not only superior to those given in previous work by other authors, but also strongly supported by our numerical experiments. A strategy is illustrated to explain how to apply both criteria to evaluate molecular integral over Slater-type orbitals. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

A Home-made Simple Set-up for Measurement of Electrochemical Surface Tension Spectrum on a Mercury Drop Electrode

A setup for recording surface tension curves at a mercury drop during potential scanning is designed based on photo-sensitive detection system. Surface tension spectrum at Hg drop can be recorded by voltammetric study. A Yb(III)-NO2- catalytic reduction system was used for characterization. The simple, sensitive technique can be expected to provide fresh information on molecular interactions at electrode surfaces.     

Studies on the refolding of the reduced-denatured insulin with size exclusion chromatography

The refolding of the reduced-denatured insulin from bovine pancreas was investigated with the size exclusion chromatography (SEC). It was shown that the reduced-denatured insulin originally denatured with 7.0 mol L^?1 guanidine hydrochloride (GuHCI) or 8.0 mol L^?1 urea could not be refolded with a non-oxidized mobile phase. Although the oxidized and reduced glutathione (GSSG and GSH) were employed in the oxidized mobile phase, the reduced-denatured insulin still could not be renatured. However, in the presence of 2.0 mol L^t-1 urea in the oxidized mobile phase employed, the reduced-denatured insulin can be refolded with SEC, and the aggregation of denatured insulin can be diminished by urea. In addition, the disulfide exchange of reduced-denatured insulin also can be accelerated with GSSG/GSH in the oxidized mobile phase. The three disulfide bridges of insulin were formed correctly and the reduced-unfolded insulin can be renatured completely. The results were further tested with reversed-phase liquid chromatography (RPLC) and hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC).     

Density functional study of HO(H2O)n (n = 1–3) clusters

The hydrogen bonding complexes HO(H₂O)_n (n = 1–3) were completely investigated in the present study using DFT and MP2 methods at varied basis set levels from 6‐31++G(d,p) to 6‐311++G(2d,2p). For n = 1 two, for n = 2 two, and for n = 3 five reasonable geometries are considered. The optimized geometric parameters and interaction energies for various complexes at different levels are estimated. The infrared spectrum frequencies and IR intensities of the most stable structures are reported. Finally, thermochemistry studies are also carried out. The results indicate that the formation and the number of hydrogen bonding have played an important role in the structures and relative stabilities of different complexes. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2005     

氰基乙烯基苯胺衍生物的电化学行为

本文利用循环伏安法研究了电子给-受体模型化合物——氰基乙烯基苯胺衍生物的电化学行为,并对推电子取代基团—NH_2和—N(CH_3)_2与吸电子取代基团氰基乙烯基对化合物电化学行为的影响进行了较为详细的讨论.提出了这些化合物的电氧化态和电还原态的结构,通过分析比较叔、仲和伯自由基对化合物电化学行为的影响,探讨了电极反应机理.     

Voltammetric determination of trace amounts of gold(III) with a carbon paste electrode modified with chelating resin

A carbon paste electrode modified with chelating resin (ammino-isopropylmercaptan-type cross-linked chelating resins) for the voltammetric determination of gold(III) was characterized by cyclic voltammetry. The gold(III) ion is accumulated on the surface of the modified electrode only by the chelating effect of the modifier in the carbon paste, without application of a potential. After exchange of the medium the accumulated amount of gold(III) is determined by voltammetry in a blank electrolyte solution. The response depends on both the concentration of gold and the accumulation time. For a 5-min preconcentration time, a linear calibration graph was obtained in the range 3 × 10^?8-1 × 10^?6 M and the detection limit was about 1 × 10^?8 M. A combination of chemical and electrochemical renewal allows the use of a single modified electrode in multiple analytical determinations over several days. For ten preconcentration—determination—renewal cycles [2 × 10^?7 M Au(III)], the response could be reproduced with 4.7% relative standard deviation. Many parameters such as the composition of the paste and pH influence the response of the measurement. Many other metal ions have no or little effect on the determination of gold. The procedure was applied to the determination of gold in minerals, copper and anode mud, with good results.     

Titanium production in a plasma reactor: A feasibility investigation

The feasibility of producing titanium metal from titanium tetrachloride in a thermal plasma under equilibrium and adiabatic expansion conditions has been theoretically investigated. Free energy minimization and adiabatic expansion calculations to simulate a nozzle expansion were used to study the practicality of production. The crucial requirements for the production of titanium powder from TiCl₄ and H₂ appear to be rapid quenching of the plasma gas at high temperature (e.g., 3700 K) and appropriate reactant concentrations. Quenching of tire plasma gas and production of titanium powder can be achieved by adiabatic expansion through a nozzle. Preliminary experimental data indicate that titanium powder of approximately 5 nm in size can be produced in an argon plasma rising a nozzle expansion approach.     

乙烯-甲基丙烯酸共聚物离聚体在聚对苯二甲酸乙二酯中的相分离行为

聚对苯二甲酸乙二酯(PET)结晶速度很慢,通常加入成核剂来提高结晶速度。从专利文献来看,以离子聚合物为成核剂的例子也是很多的。离子聚合物与小分子成核剂的显著差别是:离子聚合物有一个很长的碳氢主链,其侧基为酸基,酸基被部分或全部地中和成盐。很明显,离子聚合物不象小分子成核剂那样能很好地分散在PET基体中,而是以独立的相存在。作为PET体系系列研究的继续,本文报道了离子聚合物Surlyn在PET中的相分离行为。     

Quencher-fluorophore ensemble for detection of pyrophosphate in water

We present a new example of on-off switching using a fluorescent PPi sensor system based on the quencher-fluorophore ensemble, which shows a moderate selectivity for PPi ions among other anions in an aqueous solvent.     

Synthesis of 5,6,8,9,14,14a-hexahydroisoquino[1,2-b][3]benzazepines

Syntheses of 5,6,8,9,14,14a-hexahydroisoquino[1,2-b][3]benzazepine-2,3,11,12-tetrol and related compounds are described. Key steps involve an initial construction of the isoquinoline ring under the Bischler-Napieralski conditions, which is followed by the building of the azepine ring via an intramolecular lactam formation on to the isoquinoline nucleus.