Correction to: Lithium ion conductivity of solid solutions based on Li8ZrO6

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry - Lithium ion conductivity of lithium hexaoxozirconate Li8ZrO6 doped by Mg2+, Sr2+, Nb5+, V5+, and Ce4+ cations was studied using impedance spectroscopy. The...     

Raman and IR Spectroscopy of a Mixed CH3CN-H2O Solvent in the Cn Stretching Region

Raman and IR spectroscopy have been used to elucidate the solvation process in a mixed water-acetonitrile solvent in the CN stretching region. The number and positions of the components forming the spectral contour are established by Fourier deconvolution and Factor analysis and their areas are determined by fitting. The forms of existence of acetonitrile in the mixed solvent are discussed.     

Camphane-based aminophosphine ligands for Pd-catalyzed asymmetric allylic alkylation

A practical synthesis of new chiral aminophosphine ligands based on the camphane scaffold bearing alkoxy groups was accomplished. The application of these ligands in the Pd-catalyzed allylic alkylation of (E)-1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl acetate proceeded with excellent conversions and ee’s of up to 91%. Variation of the alkoxy substituents did not substantially influence the catalytic performance.     

Hybrid Plasmonic–Aerogel Materials as Optical Superheaters with Engineered Resonances

Solar radiation is a versatile source of energy, convertible to different forms of power. A direct path to exploit it is the generation of heat, for applications including passive building heating, but it can also drive secondary energy-conversion steps. We present a novel concept for a hybrid material which is both strongly photo-absorbing and with superior characteristics for the insulation of heat. The combination of that two properties is rather unique, and make this material an optical superheater. To realize such a material, we are combining plasmonic nanoheaters with alumina aerogel. The aerogel has the double function of providing structural support for plasmonic nanocrystals, which serve as nanoheaters, and reducing the diffusion rate of the heat generated by them, resulting in large local temperature increases under a relatively low radiation intensity. This work includes theoretical discussion on the physical mechanisms impacting the system's balanced thermal equilibrium.     

Electrostatic interaction between two conducting spheres

In the paper we consider the problem of the electrostatic interaction between two charged conducting spheres with arbitrary electrical charges and radiuses. Using the image charges method we determine exact analytical formulas for the force F and for the potential energy W of the interaction between these two spheres as well as for the potential V of the electromagnetic field in an arbitrary point created by them. Our formulas lead to Coulomb’s law for point charges.We theoretically prove the experimentally shown fact that two spheres with the same type (positive or negative) of charges can also attract each other.     

Effect of the ultrasound action on the acoustic emission and mechanical properties of zirconium-based bulk metallic glasses

The effect of preliminary ultrasound action on the mechanical properties and features of the structure of zirconium-based bulk metallic glasses has been studied by the method of acoustic emission under uniaxial compression. Results of studies have been interpreted using the polycluster model of the structure of amorphous metallic alloys. Analysis of the obtained data has allowed us to substantiate the mechanism of the change in the structure and strength of metallic glasses as a result of alternating-sign mechanical loading with an ultrasound frequency of 20 kHz.     

Another odd thing about unparticle physics

The peculiar propagator of scale invariant unparticles has phases that produce unusual patterns of interference with Standard Model processes. We illustrate some of these effects in e⁺e⁻→μ⁺μ⁻$e^{+}{e}^{-}\to {\mu }^{+}{\mu }^{-}$.     

Synthesis of β-Ketoiminato Copper(II) Complexes and Their Use in Copper Deposition

The template synthesis of ethylenediamine ( 1 ) with 2-acetylcyclopentanone ( 2 ) and [Cu(OAc)₂ · H₂O] ( 5 ) produced [Cu(1-(2-cC₅H₆(O))C(Me)NCH₂)₂)] ( 6 ) in 82 % yield. Reaction of 5 with bis(benzoylacetone)diethylenetriamine ( 7 , = L H)^[1] gave [Cu(μ-OAc)( L )(H₂O)]₂ ( 8 ). The solid-state structures of 6 and 8 were determined confirming that 8 possesses intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonds resulting in a dimer formation. The thermal behavior of 6 – 8 was studied by TG and TG-MS. Under oxygen CuO was formed, whereas under Ar Cu/Cu₂O ( 6 ) or Cu ( 8 ) was obtained. Complex 6 was used as CVD precursor for Cu and Cu-oxide deposition (substrate temp., 400–500 °C, N₂, 60 mL · min^–1; O₂, 60 mL · min^–1; pressure, 0.87–1.5 mbar). The as-obtained deposits show separated particles of different appearance at the substrate surface as evidenced by SEM. Non-volatile 8 was applied as spin-coating precursor for Cu and CuO formation [conc. 0.25 mol · L^–1; volume 0.2 mL; 3000 rpm; depos. time 2 min; heating rate 50 K · min^–1; holding time 60 min (Ar), 120 min (air) at 800 °C]. The samples on silicon consist of granulated particles (Ar) or are non-dense with a grainy topography (air). EDX and XPS measurements confirmed the formation of Cu (Ar) or CuO (O₂) with up to 13 mol-% C impurity.     

Quantitative determination of Closantel residues in milk by high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection.

A HPLC method with fluorescence detection for quantitative determination of Closantel residues in milk has been developed and validated. The proposed cleaning procedure with acetonitrile and acetone extraction, and solid-phase clean-up with Florisil enables concentrations of Closantel below 50 micrograms/l to be determined. The method was shown to be sufficient, precise, accurate, selective and rugged. The method was applied in the regular monitoring of Closantel residues in milk and of the pharmacokinetic behavior of Closantel in sheep.