Development of a Genus-Universal Nucleotide Signature for the Identification and Supervision of Ephedra-Containing Products

Ephedra plants generally contain ephedrine alkaloids, which are the critical precursor compounds of methamphetamine (METH). METH could cause serious physical and mental damage, and therefore Ephedra materials are strictly in supervision internationally. However, unlawful utilization of Ephedra herbs and its products still exist. Thus, it is imperative to establish a universal method for monitoring Ephedra ingredients in complex mixtures and processed products. In this study, 224 ITS2 sequences representing 59 taxa within Ephedra were collected, and a 23-bp genus-level nucleotide signature (GTCCGGTCCGCCTCGGCGGTGCG) was developed for the identification of the whole genus. The specific primers MH-1F/1R were designed, and 125 individuals of twelve Ephedra species/varieties were gathered for applicability verification of the nucleotide signature. Additionally, seven batches of Chinese patent medicines containing Ephedra herbs were used to test the application of the nucleotide signature in complex and highly processed materials. The results demonstrated that the 23-bp molecular marker was unique to Ephedra and conserved within the genus. It can be successfully utilized for the detection of Ephedra components in complex preparations and processed products with severe DNA degradation. The method developed in this study could undoubtedly serve as a strong support for the supervision of illegal circulation of Ephedra-containing products.     

双金属/TiO2纳米管复合结构中增强的光电流

将传统半导体材料与金属微纳结构相结合,利用其表面等离激元共振效应,可有效地增强复合结构的光电转换效率,使其广泛地被用于光电化学和光电探测等领域.本文以氧化铝纳米管为模板,采用原子层沉积技术制备出高有序的TiO2纳米管,并通过电子束热蒸发技术在大孔径的纳米管薄膜中分别负载金、铝和双金属金/铝纳米颗粒,形成金属纳米颗粒/T...     

Rh-Catalyzed Kinetic Resolution-Based Enantioselective [4+2]-Cycloaddition-Isomerization of Allene-1,3-dienes

The first example of Rh-catalyzed kinetic resolution of 1,3-disubstituted allene-1,3-dienes involving intramolecular[4+2]-cycloaddition has been developed.Follo...     

Selective photocatalytic aerobic oxidation of methane into carbon monoxide over Ag/AgCl@SiO2

Design of active catalysts for chemical utilization of methane under mild conditions is of great importance, but remains a challenging task. Here, we prepared a Ag/AgCl with SiO₂ coating (Ag/AgCl@SiO₂) photocatalyst for methane oxidation to carbon monoxide. High carbon monoxide production (2.3 μmol h⁻¹) and high selectivity (73%) were achieved. SiO₂ plays a key role in the superior performance by increasing the lifetime of the photogenerated charge carriers. Based on a set of semi in situ infrared spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance, and electronic property characterization studies, it is revealed that CH₄ is effectively and selectively oxidized to CO by the in situ formation of singlet ¹O₂via the key intermediate of COOH*. Further study showed that the Ag/AgCl@SiO₂ catalyst could also drive valuable conversion using real sunlight under ambient conditions. As far we know, this is the first work on the application of SiO₂ modified Ag/AgCl in the methane oxidation reaction.

The Ag/AgCl@SiO₂ catalyst exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity in selective aerobic oxidation of methane to carbon monoxide with high selectivity, and extended real light simulation feasibility shows potential in practical application.     

质子转移反应质谱在线检测痕量挥发性有机物

质子转移反应质谱是近年来兴起的一种痕量挥发性有机物在线检测技术,它可以在秒量级的时间内获得ppt量级的探测灵敏度,已经广泛的应用在环境污染监测、医学诊断、食品成分和质量检验等领域。本文介绍了它的工作原理和装置结构,给出了一些痕量挥发性有机物检测的例子,以及作者实验室使用该技术检测挥发性有机物的初步研究结果,并对该在线检测技术的发展方向进行了展望。     

生物质能源的开发与利用

本文概述了生物质能源的特征以及发展生物质能源的意义,综述了国内外生物质能源开发与利用的现状,简介了中国石油天然气股份有限公司生物质能源的发展思路、部署及工作进展.中国石油天然气股份有限公司生物质能源发展策略重点放在发展生物柴油和燃料乙醇.本文结合公司生物质能源长期发展战略以及实际工作开展情况分别从生物柴油、燃料乙醇两个方面详细探讨了所面临的生物质能源化工关键技术的需求,并提出相关发展建议.     

气相色谱法分析生产过程中的邻甲基苯胺

气相色谱法测定工业生产过程中邻甲基苯胺及其杂质邻硝基甲苯、间甲基苯胺、对甲基苯胺的含量。4种物质的浓度与色谱峰面积呈良好的线性关系,测定结果与标准值基本一致。邻甲基苯胺、邻硝基甲苯、间甲基苯胺、对甲基苯胺的RSD分别为0.0025%、1.4081%、0.9929%、1.1365%,检出限分别为0.065、0.044、0.062、0.056mg/L。     

两性孪联表面活性剂的合成及溶液性质

用C10～C16脂肪醇与2-氯-2-氧-1,3,2-二氧磷杂环戊烷低温反应生成环状磷酸酯的中间产物,再用N,N-二甲基十二胺在亲核溶剂中65℃下开环反应合成了4种含N 和磷酸根阴离子的两性孪联表面活性剂C10-C12、C12-C12、C14-C12和C16-C12,其质量收率分别为32%、54%、18%和28%。产物的结构通过1HNMR和元素组成分析,表明两性离子表面活性剂C、H、O、N的分析值与理论计算值偏差不超过0.3%。四种表面活性剂的临界胶束浓度(cmc)在0.0072~0.0125mmol/L之间,临界胶束浓度时表面张力(γcmc)依次为23.90、25.61、27.68和36.08mN/m。其中,C10-C12、C12-C12和C14-C12有较好的界面活性,加入盐可以使表面活性剂与烷烃间的界面张力下降,但下降程度有限,不能达到超低界面张力(10-3mN/m)。     

表面波在表面活性剂流变学研究中的应用

论述了表面波的原理及其发展,文中进一步讨论了毛细波和纵向波的特点,较为详细地介绍了纵向波的实验方法和装置以及在表面活性剂流学变性质研究中的应用。     

Influences of hyperbranched polyethylenimine on the reactive compatibilization of polycarbonate/polyamide blends

The influences of hyperbranched polyethylenimine(h PEI), which possesses many reactive amino end-groups, on the blending properties of bisphenol-A polycarbonate(PC) and amorphous polyamide(a PA) were systematically investigated. Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) were used to observe the effect of h PEI on morphologies of PC and a PA phases in bulk blends. While the interfacial fracture toughness between planar PC and a PA layers with and without h PEI was studied by using augmented double cantilever beam(ADCB) method. Results show that the compatibility in PC/a PA blends can be significantly improved by adding a small amount of h PEI, mainly due to the interchange reactions between the polymers leading to the formation of block copolymers, cross-linked polymers and molecules with other constitutions. The augmented double cantilever beam experiments showed that the reactive process drastically reinforced the interfacial adhesion between planar layers of PC and a PA. However, degradation takes place during annealing at 180 °C, which was responsible for the production of small molar mass species of PC.