The investigation of electrochemical properties and ionic motion of functionalized copolymer electrolytes based on polysiloxane

The effect of EO side chain functionalization on the transport and electrochemical properties of polysiloxane electrolytes has been examined in this report. First, a study of the electrochemical stability of the electrolytes by linear sweep voltammetry shows that the polymer electrolytes have a negligible effect on the electrolyte stability windows. In addition, the parameters of cation mobility in polysiloxane electrolytes, such as ionic transference numbers and diffusion coefficients, were increased by increasing the lengths of the EO side chain. However, cation mobility in polymer structures is quite different compared to liquid-based systems and is probably suppressed, resulting in their polymer structure. Therefore, Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy (PALS) was used to study the relationship between orthopositronium (o-Ps) lifetime, free volume radius, free volume of micro voids and EO side chain affection at different temperatures. Finally, a battery application with LiCoO₂ and LiFePO₄/polymer electrolyte/lithium metal electrode was monitored for its potential use in the future.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a 1-D Chain Coordination Complex {[Mn2(HCAM)3(H2bipy)]·5H2O}n

The 1-D chain coordination complex of {[Mn2(HCAM)3(H2bipy)]·5H2O}n(H3CAM=4-hydroxypyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid,bipy=4,4′-bipyridine) has been synthesized by the reaction of 4-hydroxypyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid,4,4′-bipyridine and manganese carbonate under hydrothermal conditions,and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction method.The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group P21/n with a=10.110(2),b=20.159(4),c=17.861(4) ,β=99.67(3)°,V=3.5884(12) nm3,Mr=901.47,Z=4,Dc=1.669 g·cm-3,μ=0.798 mm-1,F(000)=1840,the final R=0.0713 and wR=0.1853.The complex forms a 1-D chain bridged by HCAM,protonated 4,4-bipyridines link the 1-D chains to construct 2-D networks via N-H…O hydrogen bonds,and networks are further extended via π-π stacking and hydrogen bonds into 3-D supramolecular framework.     

Hydrogen peroxide mediated formation of heteroaryl ethers from pyridotriazol-1-yloxy heterocycles and arylboronic acids

Pyridotriazol-1-yloxypyrimidine 3 reacts with arylboronic acids under palladium-free, Cs₂CO₃, (0.8%) H₂O₂, and DME conditions to produce heteroaryl ethers 4-16 in good yields comparable to the oxidative palladium-catalyzed reaction. The yields of aryl ethers 17-19 from quinazoline 2 with (0.8%) H₂O₂ were modest. Hydrogen peroxide is superior to dioxygen as an oxidant in these reactions.     

Measurement of thermal radiative properties of penguin down and other fibrous materials using FTIR

Penguins live in the extremely cold Antarctic. Understanding the thermal radiative properties of penguin down may help us to develop super insulating materials. In this study, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was applied to measure the thermal radiative properties of penguin down and compare them with those of other fibrous materials. It was found that penguin and duck down are superior to other fibrous materials, such as polyester, Thinsulate and wool, at the same fibre volume fraction, in shielding the radiative heat transmission, largely due to their fine fibre diameter. There is an optimum fibre diameter at which the fibrous materials are at their best in blocking thermal radiation. The fibre diameter of penguin down is very close to this optimum value. The study further found that the relationship between the effective thermal radiative conductivity and fibre fineness may be better fitted with a quadratic curve.     

Synthesis of Human Cancer Associated Globo-H (MBr1) Glycosylamino Acid: Some Mechanistic and Conformational Reinvestigations

The synthesis of an extended globo-H (MBr1 antigen) in the form of a glycosylamino acid is reported. By careful NMR analysis, we found an interesting conformational "flip" on the E ring of some synthetic intermediates. An explanation offered for the successful [3+3] coupling of ABC acceptor 11 and DEF donor 10 possessing a C4 free hydroxyl to produce β-galactoside in azaglycosidations is reinforced.     

三头季铵盐阳离子表面活性剂合成菱形十二面体介孔二氧化硅单晶

由于介孔二氧化硅单晶规整的外观形貌和有序的内部孔道结构性能, 使其在微激光器件领域具有十分重要的潜在应用. 试着用高电荷密度的阳离子三头季铵盐表面活性剂(C18-2-3-1)作模板剂, 用正硅酸四乙酯作无机前驱体, 在硫酸介质中通过调变有机-无机物种之间的协同组装作用, 成功地合成了具有简单立方相Pm3n结构的介孔二氧化硅单晶. 扫描电子显微镜(SEM)观察到这种介孔二氧化硅单晶具有菱形十二面体形貌, X射线衍射(XRD)和透射电子显微镜(TEM)测试结果证实这种介孔单晶属于简单立方Pm3n对称结构. 氮气吸附数据测得这种单晶具有较大的BET比表面积(550 cm2/g), 较大的孔体积(BJH 0.20 cm3/g)和孔径(BJH 2.4 nm).     

Gold nanoparticles-carbon nanotubes modified sensor for electrochemical determination of organophosphate pesticides

An electrochemical sensor was developed for the detection of organophosphate pesticides based on electrodeposition of gold nanoparticles on a multi-walled carbon nanotubes modified glassy carbon electrode. Cyclic voltammetry was employed in the process of electrodeposition. Field emission scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction techniques were used for characterization of the composite. Organophosphate pesticides (e.g. parathion) were determined using linear scan voltammetry. A highly linear response to parathion in the concentration range from 6.0?×?10^?5 to 5.0?×?10^?7 M was observed, with a detection limit of 1.0?×?10^?7 M estimated at a signal-to-noise ratio of 3. The method has been applied to the analysis of parathion in real samples.     

Monitoring microbial populations of sulfate-reducing bacteria using an impedimetric immunosensor based on agglutination assay

An impedimetric immunosensor was fabricated for rapid and non-labeled detection of sulfate-reducing bacteria, Desulforibrio caledoiensis (SRB) by immobilizing lectin-Concanavalin A using an agglutination assay. The immobilization of lectin was conducted using amine coupling on the surface of a gold (Au) electrode assembled with 11-Mercaptoundecanoic acid. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was used to verify the stepwise assembly of the sensor system. The work conditions of the impedimetric immunosensor, such as pH of the buffer solutions and the incubation time of lectin, were optimized. Faradic impedance spectra for charge transfer for the redox probe Fe(CN)₆^3−/4−were measured to determine SRB concentrations. The diameter of the Nyquist diagram that is equal to the charge-transfer resistance (R_ct) increased with increasing SRB concentration. A linear relationship between R_ct and SRB concentration was obtained in SRB concentration range of 1.8 to 1.8 × 10⁷ cfu/ml. The variation of the SRB population during the growth process was also monitored using the impedimetric immunosensor. This approach has great potential for simple, low-cost, and time-saving monitoring of microbial populations.     

Honeycomb-patterned films of polystyrene/poly(ethylene glycol): preparation,surface aggregation and protein adsorption

Highly ordered honeycomb-patterned polystyrene (PS)/poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) films were prepared by a water-assisted method using an improved setup, which facilitated the formation of films with higher regularity, better reproducibility, and larger area of honeycomb structures. Surface aggregation of hydrophilic PEG and adsorption of bovine serum albumin (BSA) on the honeycomb-patterned films were investigated. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were used to observe the surface morphologies of the films before and after being rinsed with water. As confirmed by the FESEM images and the AFM phase images, PEG was enriched in the pores and could be gradually removed by water. The adsorption of fluorescence-labeled BSA on the films was studied in visual form using laser scanning confocal microscopy. Results clearly demonstrated that the protein-resistant PEG was selectively enriched in the pores. This water-assisted method may be a latent tool to prepare honeycomb-patterned biofunctional surfaces. Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50803053), the National Natural Science Foundation of China for Distinguished Young Scholars (Grant No. 50625309), the National Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 20070421172 & 20081466) and the National Undergraduate Innovative Test Program     

Acrylic fibers processing with ionic liquid as solvent

Ionic liquid, 1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium chloride ([BMIM]Cl), was used as solvent for the polymerization of acrylonitrile (AN) and the resulting polymer solution was directly applied for spinning to produce polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fiber for the first time. Acrylic polymers with high content of AN, large molecular weight, and low polydispersity index (PDI) were prepared. The PAN macromolecules have little degradation during dissolution of PAN in [BMIM]Cl, which is completely different from the dissolution of biopolymers such as cellulose in ionic liquids. The PAN fiber with round profile and good mechanical properties was successfully spun from the PAN/[BMIM]Cl solution using dry–jet wet spinning technology. It suggests that an environmental friendly process for the acrylic fiber would be developed and the high performance PAN fiber would be obtained when the spinning conditions are optimized further. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.