Electromagnetic field with induced massive term: Case with scalar field

We consider an interacting system of massless scalar and electromagnetic fields, with the Lagrangian explicitly depending on the electromagnetic potentials, i.e., interaction with broken gauge invariance. The Lagrangian for interaction is chosen in such a way that the electromagnetic field equation acquires an additional term, which in some cases is proportional to the vector potential of the electromagnetic field. This equation can be interpreted as the equation of motion of photon with induced nonzero rest-mass. This system of interacting fields is considered within the scope of Bianchi type-I (BI) cosmological model. It is shown that, as a result of interaction the isotropization process of the expansion takes place.     

Synthesis of a new palladium salt using N‐benzyl DABCO chloride and its application in Suzuki reaction

A palladium catalyst was synthesized using N‐benzyl DABCO chloride and palladium chloride. The structure of this catalyst was characterized and then the catalyst was used in Suzuki cross‐ coupling reaction of different aryl halides with arylboronic acids. All substrates afforded the corresponding products in good to high yields in the presence of low amounts of the catalyst. Under the heating conditions employed, cheaper and more available aryl chlorides gave relatively high yields in the Suzuki reaction. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Dimeric ortho‐palladated homoveratrylamine as an efficient homogeneous catalyst for copper‐free Sonogashira cross‐coupling reaction

The catalytic activity of ortho‐palladated [Pd{C6H2(CH2CH2NH2)‐(OMe)2,3,4}(m‐Br)]2, a complex of homoveratrylamine in the copper‐free Sonogashira coupling reaction has been investigated. This complex is a catalyst that is efficient, stable and non‐sensitive to air and moisture in the Sonogashira reaction. In this homogeneous catalytic system, various aryl halides were efficiently coupled with phenylacetylene in mostly moderate to good yields in N‐methylpyrrolidone at 100 °C under copper‐free conditions. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Similitude généralisée et modélisation géométrique à complexité réduiteGeneral similitude solutions and low-complexity geometric models

We present low complexity models for the transport of passive scalars for environmental applications. The model uses partial observations assimilation. Similitude solutions are proposed in a non symmetric metric based on travel times. The approach does not require the solution of any PDE and is mesh free. Also, the solution can be computed in one point only without computing the whole solution. To cite this article: B. Mohammadi, J.-M. Brun, C. R. Mecanique 334 (2006).     

Selective oxidation of alcohols over nickel zirconium phosphate

Nickel zirconium phosphate nanoparticles were found to function as efficient catalysts for the selec-tive oxidation of a wide range of alcohols to their corresponding ketones and aldehydes using H2O2 as an oxidizing agent and without any organic solvents, phase transfer catalysts, or additives. The steric and electronic properties of various substrates had significant influence on the reaction con-ditions required to achieve acetylation. The results showed that this method can be applied for the chemoselective oxidation of benzyl alcohols in the presence of aliphatic alcohols. The catalyst used in the current study was characterized by ICP-OES, XRD, NH3-TPD, Py-FTIR, N2 adsorp-tion-desorption, SEM and TEM. These analyses revealed that the interlayer distance in the catalyst increased from 0.75 to 0.98 nm when Ni2+ was intercalated between the layers, whereas the crystal-linity of the material was reduced. The nanocatalyst could also be recovered and reused at least seven times without any discernible decrease in its catalytic activity. This new method for the oxi-dation of alcohols has several key advantages, including mild and environmentally friendly reaction conditions, short reaction time, excellent yields and a facile work-up.     

One‐pot Synthesis of Octahydroqinazolinones Derivatives Catalyzed by [C4(mim)2](FeCl4)2 under Solvent Free Conditions

In this investigation, a practical green chemistry procedure for synthesis of octahydroqinazolinones and thiones derivatives via condensation of aldehyde, 1,3‐cyclohexanedione/dimedone and urea or thiourea catalyzed by magnetic room temperature dicationic liquid under solvent free conditions is described. The catalyst was studied by UV spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometer, and thermogravimetric analysis. This methodology is of interest due to several advantages such as environmental benign, easy experimental procedure, good yield and reusable catalyst.     

An efficient palladium catalytic system for microwave assisted cyanation of aryl halides

Application of a new catalytic system for cyanation reaction of various aryl halides using K₄[Fe(CN)₆] as cyanating source was examined. The reactions were performed under microwave irradiation and results showed that application of this catalytic system and DMF at 130 °C minimized the reaction times from hours to minutes in good to excellent yields.     

Cloning and Expression of Che a 1, the Major Allergen of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Chenopodium album</Emphasis> in <Emphasis Type="Italic">Escherichia coli</Emphasis>

Chenopodium album is a weedy annual plant in the genus Chenopodium. C. album pollen represents a predominant allergen source in Iran. The main C. album pollen allergens have been described as Che a 1, Che a 2, and Che a 3. The aim of this work was to clone the Che a 1 in Escherichia coli to establish a system for overproduction of the recombinant Che a 1 (rChe a 1). In order to clone this allergen, the pollens were subjected to RNA extraction. A full-length fragment encoding Che a 1 was prepared by polymerase chain reaction amplification of the first-strand cDNA synthesized from extracted RNA. Cloning was carried out by inserting the cDNA into the pET21b (+) vector, thereafter the construct was transformed into E. coli Top10 cells and expression of the protein was induced by IPTG. The rChe a 1 was purified using histidine tag in recombinant protein by means of Ni–NTA affinity chromatography. IgE immunoblotting, ELISA, and inhibition ELISA were done to evaluate IgE binding of the purified protein. In conclusion, the cDNA for the major allergen of the C. album pollen, Che a 1, was successfully cloned and rChe a 1 was purified. Inhibition assays demonstrated allergic subjects sera reacted with rChe a 1 similar to natural Che a 1 in crude extract of C. album pollen. This study is the first report of using the E. coli as a prokaryotic system for Che a 1 cloning and production of rChe a 1.     

Study of cure kinetics of epoxy/DDS/nanosized (SiO2/TiO2) system by dynamic differential scanning calorimetry

In this study the curing kinetics of epoxy based on the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA), 4,4′‐diaminodiphenyl sulfone (DDS) as a hardener, and SiO₂/TiO₂ (70:30) as a nanofiller was investigated by nonisothermal differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The effects of different weight contents of SiO₂/TiO₂ nanoparticles were studied using DSC in Dynamic Mode and the best value of the nanofiller was found to be 5 phr (parts per hundred). Dynamic measurements were used to obtain the total heat of reaction of the epoxy system as well as its activation energy (E_a) based on the isoconversional methods of Kissinger and Ozawa. The process revealed a dependence of the activation energy on conversion (α). The morphology of the cured system was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It showed a strong cross‐linking between the resin and hardner and a relatively better dispersion of surface modified filler nanoparticles. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Copper-mediated chelation-assisted ortho nitration of (hetero)arenes

A novel copper-mediated chelation-assisted ortho C-H nitration of (hetero)arenes has been developed for the first time, which used dioxygen as terminal oxidant and 1,2,3-TCP as solvent, leading to the synthesis of nitroaromatics with excellent regioselectivity and in good yields. Mechanistic investigations indicate a mechanism involving a four-centered transition state, with simultaneous cleavage of an ortho C-H bond and a N-O bond of the nitrate anion on the 2-arylpyridine-coordinated copper(II) complex.