STUDY ON THE SYNTHESIS AND PROPERTIES OF MACRORETICULAR IPN POLYACRYLAMIDE—POLY(VINYL—ETHYLENEDIAMINE)CHELATE SORBENTS

A new series of MR-IPN polyacrylamide—poly(vinyl-ethylenediamine)chelatesorbents were prepared by the reaction of ethylenediamine with MR-IPN matrixes.The newchelate sorbent showed good sorption properties for auric and platinic ions.     

Adsorption of NH3 onto activated carbon prepared from palm shells impregnated with H2SO4

Adsorption of ammonia (NH3) onto activated carbons prepared from palm shells impregnated with sulfuric acid (H2SO4) was investigated. The effects of activation temperature and acid concentration on pore surface area development were studied. The relatively large micropore surface areas of the palm-shell activated carbons prepared by H2SO4 activation suggest their potential applications in gas adsorption. Adsorption experiments at a fixed temperature showed that the amounts of NH3 adsorbed onto the chemically activated carbons, unlike those prepared by CO2 thermal activation, were not solely dependent on the specific pore surface areas of the adsorbents. Further adsorption tests for a wide range of temperatures suggested combined physisorption and chemisorption of NH3. Desorption tests at the same temperature as adsorption and at an elevated temperature were carried out to confirm the occurrence of chemisorption due to the interaction between NH3 and some oxygen functional groups via hydrogen bonding. The surface functional groups on the adsorbent surface were detected by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The amounts of NH3 adsorbed by chemisorption were correlated with the contents of elemental oxygen present in the adsorbents. Mechanisms for chemical activation and adsorption processes are proposed based on the observed phenomena.     

Synthesis of nonracemic allylic hydroxy phosphonates via alkene cross metathesis

Allylic hydroxy phosphonates and their derivatives can be interconverted by using cross metathesis with second generation Grubbs catalyst. The absolute stereochemistry of the starting phosphonate is conserved in the product. Cross metathesis reaction of the acrolein-derived phosphonate 2a yields a series of functionalized allylic hydroxy phosphonates. However, the cross metathesis reaction is often accompanied by competing dimerization and alkene migration reactions leading to a reduction in yield. The cinnamaldehyde- and crotonaldehyde-derived phosphonates 2b and 2c were also examined. In general, the metathesis reactions of phosphonates 2b and 2c are considerably slower than those for phosphonate 2a leading to mixtures. Several hydroxyl-protected derivatives of the phosphonate 2a (methyl carbonate 3a, acetate 4a, N-tosyl carbamate 5a, TBDMS 6a, and acetoacetate 7a) undergo metathesis without competing side reactions to give substituted allylic phosphonates in good to excellent yield.     

Multi-step polymer-assisted solution-phase (PASP) library synthesis of functionalized diaminobenzamides

A parallel solution-phase library synthesis of functionalized diaminobenzamides is described. The four-step library synthesis is accomplished using polymer-assisted solution-phase (PASP) synthesis techniques. This high-yielding, multi-step sequence utilizes sequestering resins for the removal of reactants, reactant by-products, and employs a resin capture/release strategy as a key library synthesis step. Step one of the sequence relies on the displacement of an activated fluoro-group from the aromatic ring of 1a, b with a variety of primary amines to introduce the first diversity position. Step two is hydrolysis of the benzoate ester to a benzoic acid which is subsequently captured on a polyamine resin, washed, and released to give 4a, b in pure form. Step three utilizes PASP resins to mediate the amide coupling of a benzoic acid with a variety of primary amines to give the aminonitrobenzamides 5a, b and introduces the second diversity position. Step four is the parallel reduction of the aminonitrobenzamides 5a, b to the functionalized diaminobenzamides 6a, b. This library synthesis proceeds with high overall purities which average 80 % over the 4-step sequence.     

ON PGLAR PRODUCT OPERATOR

Let H be a Hilbert space, and let A be a linear bounded operator on H. For \(\lambda \in \rho (A)\), the \({U_\lambda } = {(A - \lambda )^{ * - 1}}(A - \lambda )\) is called polar.Produot operator. In this paper, we discuss the properties of \({U_\lambda }\) and the relation between \({U_\lambda }\) and A. We obtain tbe following results. Definition. Let B be a linear bounded operator on H, suppose \(0 \in \rho (B)\). For every \(x,y \in H\), we definite \([x,y] = (Bx,y)(H,B)\)(or (H, [·,·]) is called a non- degenerate bilinear space (it is obvious that if B=B*,then (H,B)is a space with an indefinite metric; and that if B>0, then (H,B) is a Hilbert Space. If an operator U(A) satisfies \[[Ux,Uy] = [x,y]([Ax,y] = [x,Ay]),x,y \in H\] then the operator U(A) is called a wvitary (self adjoint) on (H,B). Theorem I . Suppose A is a linear bounded operator on H, (1) If \(0 \in \rho (A)\), then \(U = {A^{ * - 1}}A\) is a unitary operator on (H,A) or (H, A*), and \(\sigma (U) = \frac{1}{{\sigma (U)}}\). (2) If there is a complex number \(\alpha \), such that \({\mathop{\rm Im}\nolimits} A \ge \alpha > 0\) then a)\(0 \in \rho (A)\), and the operator \(U = {A^{ * - 1}}A\) is a unitary on Hilbert space \((H,{\mathop{\rm Im}\nolimits} A) and 1 \in \rho (U)\);b) there exist two Hilbert spaces \((H,{v_1}),(H,{v_2})\), such that A, A* are all the unitary operator from (H,v1) onto (H,v2), and there are two spectral measures \(\{ E_\lambda ^i,\lambda \in [\alpha ,\chi ] \subset (0,2\pi )\} ,i = 1,2,\), such that \(AE_\Delta ^1H \subset E_\Delta ^2H,{A^ * }E_\Delta ^1H \subset E_\Delta ^2H\) for any \(\Delta = (\lambda ,u] \subset (0,2\pi ]\). (3) If \(0 \in \rho (A) \cap \rho ({\mathop{\rm Im}\nolimits} A)\) then the operator \(U = {A^{ * - 1}}A\) is a unitary on \((H,{\mathop{\rm Im}\nolimits} A)\). with an indefinite met He, and \(1 \in \rho (U)\). (4) For any complex number \(\lambda = r{e^{i\theta }},\left| \lambda \right| > \left\| A \right\|\), then \({U_\lambda }\) must be a unitary operator on the Hilbert space \(\left( {H,{\mathop{\rm Im}\nolimits} (\frac{1}{{i\lambda }}A + iI)} \right),and - {e^{i2\theta }} \in \rho ({U_\lambda })\) Theorem 2. (1) A is a normal operator iff there exists a complex number \(\lambda \), \(\lambda \in \rho (A)\), such that \(\frac{{\partial {U_\lambda }}}{{\partial \lambda }}{U_\lambda } = {U_\lambda }\frac{{\partial {U_\lambda }}}{{\partial \lambda }}\),where \(\frac{\partial }{{\partial \lambda }}\) is the directional derivative. (2) If there exists a complex number \(\alpha ,{\mathop{\rm Im}\nolimits} A \ge \alpha > 0\) then A is a normal operator iff \(U = {A^{ * - 1}}A\) is also. (3) If A is a hyperiwrmal or a subnormal, then for every \(\lambda \in \rho (A),\sigma ({U_\lambda })\) lies on the circle. 3, 4期 关于极?积算子炉一U 499 Theorem 3? Let A be a linear bounded operator on Hm Suppose 0￡p(J.)? (1) If U=А*~гА is a unitary operator in a certain non-degenerate bilinear space (H} 1 J |Л|>1 入 J Ш=1 solmble iff (l)cr(ü) =-=i=-, (2) the operotor Ui= f XdE\ is unitarity equivalent to cr(C7) J |л|>1 the operator ül_1 == ШЕ1, 、 J 1Л|>1 If the conditions (1),(2) are satified, then we have (3) the subspace JJi?^2 of H reduces any solution of the equation A*"1 A — U, and 1 AI (Ягея*)1 = ^Uo where Ъ is any in vertible self-adjoint on (i?i?J?2) L, and bv Uo (Uo = Jiai i ЫЕ1 )}⑷41Я1фя, = , Ла = A1ü2, if the operator V is to realize TJt and Ut^unitary equivalence^ then Ai = VSf where S is any invertible on Нг and SvUi. " Corollary. Swpp)se operator U is a normal on a certain Hilbert space(Hy v) (^the U is similar to a certain normal operator on IT), if U satisfies the conditions (1)、(2) of Theorem^ on ?S,v) ? Then the general form of the solution of А*~гА = U is A = vA'y where A' is same as A in Theorem^. Theorem 5. Let U be a linear bounded operator on H. Suppose O?p(J.)and p(ü) is a simply connected region, then the equation А*~гЛ = U is a solvable iff there exists a certain space {H,v) with a indefinite metric, such that U is a unitary operator on (Hf 丨）. If is a unitary operator on ?H,v),then there exists a particular solution of I X+$ А*~гА = U: Ar = 2e v [ (?7 —X)_1+X], where eie ? p (JJ), and the general form of the solution is Аж АУ, wliere V is any in vertible self-adjoint on (H, -u)and VvU,     

A theoretical study of five nitrates: Electronic structure and bond dissociation energies

Three density-functional methods (B3P86, B3PW91, and B3LYP) are employed to investigate the O–NO₂ bond lengths, frontier orbital energies, and O–NO₂ bond dissociation energies (BDEs) of n-propyl nitrate (NPN), isopropyl nitrate (IPN), 2-ethylhexyl nitrate (EHN), triethylene glycol dinitrate (Tri-EGDN), and tetraethylene glycol dinitrate (Tetra-EGDN). It is found that the O–NO₂ bond lengthens (destabilizes) in the order of IPN, NPN, EHN, Tetra-EGDN, and Tri-EGDN. From the data of frontier orbital energies (E_HOMO, E_LUMO), and energy gaps (ΔE), we estimate the relative thermal stability ordering of five nitrates and their corresponding radicals. The predicted BDEs of O–NO₂ bond in NPN, IPN, EHN, Tri-EGDN, and Tetra-EGDN, are 176.6, 174.5, 168.1, 156.1, and 159.3 kJ mol⁻¹, respectively. Based on the finding that the present results of BDEs are well coincident with the experimental results of apparent activation energies from the literature, we can draw a conclusion that the experimental thermolysis of five nitrates is only unimolecular homolytical cleavage of the O–NO₂ bonds.     

Rational design of an “all-in-one” phototheranostic

We report here porphodilactol derivatives and their corresponding metal complexes. These systems show promise as “all-in-one” phototheranostics and are predicated on a design strategy that involves controlling the relationship between intersystem crossing (ISC) and photothermal conversion efficiency following photoexcitation. The requisite balance was achieved by tuning the aromaticity of these porphyrinoid derivatives and forming complexes with one of two lanthanide cations, namely Gd³⁺ and Lu³⁺. The net result led to a metalloporphodilactol system, Gd-trans-2, with seemingly optimal ISC efficiency, photothermal conversion efficiency and fluorescence properties, as well as good chemical stability. Encapsulation of Gd-trans-2 within mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) allowed its evaluation for tumour diagnosis and therapy. It was found to be effective as an “all-in-one” phototheranostic that allowed for NIR fluorescence/photoacoustic dual-modal imaging while providing an excellent combined PTT/PDT therapeutic efficacy in vitro and in vivo in 4T1-tumour-bearing mice.

We report here porphodilactol derivatives and their corresponding metal complexes as “all-in-one” phototheranostics by controlling the relationship between intersystem crossing (ISC) and photothermal conversion efficiency following photoexcitation.     

An in vitro Study on Transition from NO-Hemoglobin to Methemoglobin： Oxygen Effect

The nitrosyl-hemoglobin (HbNO) is the carrier of nitric oxide (NO) which is the important messenger molecule displaying multiple physiologic and pathophysiologic roles. However it is still not clear for the fate of HbNO molecules during the venous-arterial transit. In this letter, the HbNO transition in vitro was studied by using the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra. It was found that HbNO molecules were stable when oxygen did not exist in the system but not stable in aerobic conditions. The absorption spectra further revealed that the methemoglobin (metHb) was the product of HbNO in aerobic environment, showing that the HbNO changed to metHb when there were enough oxygen molecules in the system.     

Rheological Behavior for Mica-filled Polypropylene Composite Melts

The study on rheological properties of a series of mica-filled polypropylene (PP) composites was carried out. The influence of surface-treatment of mica particles on dynamic rheological behavior of the composites were dealt with. The viscosity (η) and dynamic modulus ( G‘ ) of the composite melts were higher than those of PP matrix, especially those for systems treated with silane, which was attributed to the interfacial adhesion enhancement. However, surface-treatment of mica by titanate resulted in lower η and G‘, as compared with the treatment by silane. The reason for this is believed to be the formation of the mono-molecular layer on the mica surface.     

Tutorial: Capillary Electrophoresis

In recent years a number of exciting developments have emerged in the area of scientific computational tools for classroom use. Computer Algebra Systems (CASs), for example, Maple, are at the forefront of this arena. Such tools have been long sought by teachers of physical chemistry, inherently a mathematics intensive subject. With a CAS at hand, students can look forward to taking college science courses, like physical chemistry, without the usual mathematics anxiety. These tools can be used to do numerical and symbolic mathematics including calculus and linear algebra. In addition, they have wonderful graphics capabilities that include three-dimensional plots, contour plots, and animations. This paper describes the implementation of Maple in two junior-level physical chemistry courses. The materials used for beginning workshops are presented here and additional examples of Maples graphic and algebraic capabilities are described.