Conducting poly(aniline) nanotubes and nanofibers: controlled synthesis and application in lithium/poly(aniline) rechargeable batteries

The primary aim of this work was to synthesize aligned perchloric-acid-doped poly(aniline) (HClO(4)-doped PANI) nanotubes by a simple alumina template method and to investigate their application in lithium/poly(aniline) rechargeable batteries. Powder X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis were used to characterize the nanostructures obtained. The second aim addressed the preparation of HClO(4)-doped PANI microspheres and nanofibers on a large scale through a modified spraying technique, since the template synthesis has limitations in mass production. The present synthesis methods are simple and can be extended to the preparation of a broad range of one-dimensional conductive polymers. Furthermore, electrochemical measurements showed that the as-prepared HClO(4)-doped PANI nanotubes exhibit better electrode performances than their commercial counterparts because they possess more active sites, higher conductivity, and relative flexibility. This indicates that HClO(4)-doped poly(aniline) nanomaterials are promising in the application of lithium/polymer rechargeable batteries.     

Assessment of Joule heating and its effects on electroosmotic flow and electrophoretic transport of solutes in microfluidic channels

Joule heating is inevitable when an electric field is applied across a conducting medium. It would impose limitations on the performance of electrokinetic microfluidic devices. This article presents a 3-D mathematical model for Joule heating and its effects on the EOF and electrophoretic transport of solutes in microfluidic channels. The governing equations were numerically solved using the finite-volume method. Experiments were carried out to investigate the Joule heating associated phenomena and to verify the numerical models. A rhodamine B-based thermometry technique was employed to measure the solution temperature distributions in microfluidic channels. The microparticle image velocimetry technique was used to measure the velocity profiles of EOF under the influence of Joule heating. The numerical solutions were compared with experimental results, and reasonable agreement was found. It is found that with the presence of Joule heating, the EOF velocity deviates from its normal "plug-like" profile. The numerical simulations show that Joule heating not only accelerates the sample transport but also distorts the shape of the sample band.     

纳米富勒烯(nC60)的生态毒性效应

随着纳米技术的飞速发展,纳米材料的应用日趋广泛.同时,纳米材料的大规模生产和应用对人体健康与生态环境可能产生的安全风险也引起了人们的普遍关注.富勒烯是应用最广泛的纳米材料之一,在水中能形成稳定的水溶性纳米颗粒,进而增大其在环境中的迁移性与生物暴露几率.然而目前对纳米富勒烯(nC60)的环境和毒性效应还知之甚少.本文综合评述了水溶性nC60纳米颗粒的制备、稳定机制、在环境中的迁移特性及其与环境中污染物的相互作用,并着重阐述了nC60可能产生的生物毒性效应.分析表明,nC60的生物毒性效应主要与nC60的表面化学特性和颗粒大小有关,同时环境介质也影响nC60的毒性.最后讨论了nC60生态环境效应研究中应加强的若干方面.     

Investigations into the synthesis and fluorescence properties of Eu(III), Tb(III), Sm(III) and Gd(III) complexes of a novel bis-beta-diketone-type ligand

A novel bis-beta-diketon ligand, 1,1'-(2,6-bispyridyl)bis-3-phenyl-1,3-propane-dione (L), was designed and synthesized and its complexes with Eu(III), Tb(III), Sm(III) and Gd(III) ions were successfully prepared. The ligand and the corresponding metal complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, and infrared, mass and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Analysis of the IR spectra suggested that each of the lanthanide metal ions coordinated to the ligand via the carbonyl oxygen atoms and the nitrogen atom of the pyridine ring. The fluorescence properties of these complexes in solid state were investigated and it was discovered that all of the lanthanide ions could be sensitized by the ligand (L) to some extent. In particular, the Tb(III) complex was an excellent green-emitter and would be a potential candidate material for applications in organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs) and medical diagnosis.     

黑蚂蚁的脂肪酸及抗氧化性能的分析

对黑蚂蚁中脂肪酸的组成和含量进行测定。采用索氏提取法提取其脂肪酸,再进行甲酯化处理,以气相色谱-质谱联用仪进行了分离和鉴定。由黑蚂蚁中分离鉴定出11种脂肪酸,占脂肪酸总量的99.78%,不饱和脂肪酸占脂肪酸总量的80.65%,饱和脂肪酸占脂肪酸总量的19.13。通过流动注射化学发光法分析了黑蚂蚁的抗氧化性能,结果表明,黑蚂蚁具有较强的抗氧化性能。     

Evaluation of a novel silica-supported sol–gel sorbent prepared by a surface molecular imprinting technique for the selective separation of estazolam from human plasma

A molecular imprinting polymer (MIP) based on surface modification of silica gel was prepared via the sol–gel process with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and phenyltrimethoxysilane as functional monomers, and estazolam as the template. The imprinted silica sorbent was characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, surface elemental analysis, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). An MIP of agglomerated nano-particles with multi-pores was grafted onto the surface of the silica gel after hydrolytic condensation of the siloxane. The imprinted silica sorbent was used for solid phase extraction (SPE). Using water as loading solvent, the extraction efficiency for estazolam was higher compared to the use of an organic solvent. The imprinted silica sorbent was selective not only for the template, but also for the analogue. Compared to C₁₈-SPE and liquid–liquid extraction, the MIP-SPE was the most feasible technique for extraction of estazolam from human plasma; up to 98.7?±?1.2% recovery was achieved.     

Simultaneous Quantification of Seven Main Triterpenoid Saponins in Radix et Rhizoma Clematidis by LC–ELSD

Chinese clematis is a Chinese medicine with anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatoid properties. Studies showed the triterpenoid saponins of this herb represent the major active components with therapeutic activities for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. The LC–ELSD method was developed to quantitatively analyze seven major triterpenoid saponins in 22 samples from different habitats. The linearity, sensitivity, precision, and accuracy were investigated. It showed the great variation of the contents of each saponin. We concluded clematichinenoside AR is the major saponin in all the samples. This method can be used to effectively evaluate and monitor the quality of Chinese clematis in clinical use.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,DNA binding and oxidative cleavage studies of copper(II) complexes of N2S2 tetradentate ligands

Two new copper(II) complexes with aminothioether ligands, [Cu(L¹)(ClO₄)](ClO₄) · 0.5H₂O (1) and [Cu(L²)(H₂O)](ClO₄)₂ · H₂O (2) (L¹ = 2-benzyl-1,3-bis(aminoethylthio)propane and L² = 2-(4-butylbenzyl)-1,3-bis(aminoethylthio)propane), have been synthesized and characterized. The single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that both 1 and 2 adopt distorted square pyramidal geometries. The binding modes of both complexes with calf thymus DNA were investigated by UV–Vis and CD spectroscopies. The results show that both complexes mainly adopt an electrostatic attraction binding mode with DNA and the binding constants are (1.62 ± 0.02) × 10³ and (2.02 ± 0.02) × 10³ M⁻¹, respectively. Both complexes are able to cleave pBR322 plasmid DNA efficiently in the presence of ascorbic acid and the activity of 2 is higher than that of 1. The DNA cleavage by 1 and 2 were inhibited strongly in the presence of DMSO and tert-butyl alcohol, which suggests that hydroxyl radicals are the reactive oxygen species for the cleavage.     

Cu_xC_(60)薄膜紫外-可见吸收光谱研究

近来,有关 C60的研究主要集中在有关晶格动力学 [1]、电子结构 [2～ 4]和 MxC60（ M代表碱金属或碱土金属）的超导电性研究 [5].但由于 MxC60在大气中不能稳定存在,制约了 MxC60的深入研究和实际应用 .最近, Masterov等人报导了他们对 Cu/C60的超导特性研究 [6～ 7],认为其转变温度 Tc在 80～ 120 K之间,这个转变温度比现有的 MxC60的转变温度（ Tc～ 40 K）要高得多 .但有关更进一步的研究未见报导 .因此,我们拟对 CuxC60体系作较为详尽的研究,这对于进一步研究其超导机理是有必要的 .本工作是在成功地制备了 CuxC60薄膜的…     

Cu~(2 )和 Fe~(3 )与明胶的相互作用

利用荧光猝灭法,研究了不同温度、酸度下,Ｃｕ２＋和 Ｆｅ３＋与明胶的相互作用．计算了猝灭常数和结合常数．紫外光谱和显微红外光谱的测定结果表明,Ｃｕ２＋、Ｆｅ３＋与明胶分子中的酰胺键发生了作用．探讨了猝灭机理．计算出的热力学函数表明,在Ｃｕ２＋、Ｆｅ３＋与明胶的相互作用过程中熵变起主要的作用．