Negative magnetoresistance in Cr-containing diamond-like carbon-based heterostructures

We have characterized the local structure around the Cr atom, as a function of Cr content, in films of chromium-doped hydrogenated amorphous diamond-like carbon (Cr-DLC) synthesized by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). The composition appears to be related to the structure and forward bias magnetoresistance in heterojunction devices. Chromium in diamond-like carbon (DLC) has a chemical state much like chromium carbide and, at low Cr content, the Cr is dissolved in an amorphous DLC matrix forming an atomic-scale composite. At higher Cr content, Cr is present as nano-composite and chromium carbide precipitates preferentially form at the surface of the film. In these films of higher chromium concentration, a large coefficient of negative magnetoresistance is observed in heterojunction devices with n-type silicon.     

Tunneling of electrons with conservation of the transverse wave vector in the Au/CaF2/Si(111) system

Epitaxial layers of calcium fluoride on silicon(111) have been prepared, in which tunneling transfer of electrons with conservation of the transverse momentum component has been observed. A good agreement between the results of simulation and the experimental data has been achieved. The procedure underlying the calculations has been described in detail. The obtained films are suitable for the use as barrier layers in various solid-state electronic devices.     

Specific features of the combustion of hydrogen-oxygen mixtures near the lower concentration flammability limit

The combustion of hydrogen-air mixtures near the lower composition flammability limit in cylindrical reactors of various diameters is studied. The speed of flame propagation in the horizontal direction is lower than that in the upward direction. Chromatographic analysis showed that, during the combustion of these mixtures, hydrogen is consumed only partially. That the flame propagates despite a low adiabatic temperature can be explained by the formation of the well-known cellular structure.     

Arginine-hydrolyzing enzymes for electrochemical biosensors

Since l-Arginine (Arg) is a semi-essential amino acid for humans, its adequate amount must be consumed in the diet to prevent certain negative consequences related to insufficient synthesis of this amino acid under specific physiological conditions. Arg metabolism results in the production of a biochemically diverse range of such products as urea, some amino acids, creatine, polyamines, nitric oxide, etc. Arg, an important biomarker in clinical diagnostics, is also used for prevention/treatment of different diseases, including cancer and COVID-19. Furthermore, it serves as an indicator of food and beverages quality.A variety of optic and electrochemical methods for Arg determination have already been suggested. The biosensor systems based on the enzymes of Arg metabolism were shown to be the most promising tools for Arg assay. This review focuses on the peculiarities of electrochemical biosensors for Arg assay based on the use of Arg-degrading enzymes and on the analysis of their advantages as compared to other approaches.     

Anticancer Aminoferrocene Derivatives Inducing Production of Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species

Elevated levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and deficient mitochondria are two weak points of cancer cells. Their simultaneous targeting is a valid therapeutic strategy to design highly potent anticancer drugs. The remaining challenge is to limit the drug effects to cancer cells without affecting normal ones. We have previously developed three aminoferrocene (AF)-based derivatives, which are activated in the presence of elevated levels of ROS present in cancer cells with formation of electron-rich compounds able to generate ROS and reduce mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP). All of them exhibit important drawbacks including either low efficacy or high unspecific toxicity that prevents their application in vivo up to date. Herein we describe unusual AF-derivatives lacking these drawbacks. These compounds act via an alternative mechanism: they are chemically stable in the presence of ROS, generate mitochondrial ROS in cancer cells, but not normal cells and exhibit anticancer effect in vivo.     

A NEW POLYMORPH OF THE [ReCl3(MeCN)(PPh3)2] COMPLEX AND ITS OXIDATION PRODUCTS

Journal of Structural Chemistry - A new polymorph of the [ReCl3(MeCN)(PPh3)2] complex is synthesized and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD). Its recrystallization from the...     

Shock waves in gas flows with nanoparticles

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry - The paper focuses on the analytical analysis of the propagation of a normal shock wave in an adiabatic gas flow with nanoparticles. A modified...     

Synthesis of spiro[imidazole-4,3'-thiochroman]ones from [2-(benzylsulfanyl)benzylidene]imidazolones

Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds - A methodology was developed for the synthesis of phenylspiro[imidazole-4,3'-thiochroman]ones by treatment of [2-(benzylsulfanyl)-benzylidene]imidazolones...     

The multidipole effect in reactions of polyfunctional peroxy radicals

Conclusions The rate constant of the reaction of peroxide radicals of acrylic and methacrylic esters of polyols with nonpolar cumene is not dependent on the number of ester groups, and with polar 2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenol decreases with an increase in the number of ester groups in the peroxide radical. Both findings are in agreement with the model of a dipole-dipole interaction in reactions of polyfunctional compounds.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 4, pp. 778–781, April, 1985.     

The transition of spontaneous polymerization of acrylamide to “explosive” regime

Experimental results related to the transition of spontaneous polymerization of acrylamide complexes with metal nitrates to the “explosive” regime at room temperature are presented. It is suggested that the “explosion” has a thermal nature. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 4, pp. 859–861, April, 1997.