Synthesis and properties of cuboid-shaped ZnO hierarchical structures

Cuboid-shaped ZnO hierarchical structures constructed with quasi-single-crystalline ZnO nanosheets were fabricated through a mixed surfactants mediated hydrothermal method. The products were characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, and ED methods. Room temperature photoluminescence spectrum of the as-obtained ZnO hierarchitectures was recorded showing multiple peaks of visible emissions in blue-green region. The synergetic effect of citrate and surfactants SDBS and OP was believed to play a key role in controlling the construction features of ZnO nanosheets. The ZnO hierarchitectures showed effective photocatalytic activity for the decomposition of methyl orange.     

Mechanochemical synthesis of Na-β/β″-Al2O3

Na-β/β″-alumina powders were synthesized by a mechanochemical processing. The influences of mechanical activation in the phase composition and microstructure of the final powders were investigated. Fine Na-β/β″-alumina powders were obtained at a lower temperature than that of a conventional solid-state reaction processing. The mechanism of the mechanical activation was studied. It was found that mechanical activation greatly affected the calcining process and phase composition of the precursory powders.     

SiC/SiO2 core–shell nanowires with different shapes: Synthesis and field emission properties

Three different shapes of SiC/SiO₂ core–shell nanowires were synthesized on Si substrates through a reaction between methane and silica using iron as catalyst. Analysis of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) results indicated that catalyst morphology was the key factor for the formation of these three different products. The field emission properties of these three nanowires were investigated. Comparing the field emission results of these three nanowires, we can obtain a conclusion that a vertically well-aligned orientation to the substrate played a very significant role in improving the field emission properties when the emitters are up to a considerable number.     

Synthesis of Mg–Al–carbonate layered double hydroxide by an atom-economic reaction

A clean method for preparing layered double hydroxides (LDHs) has been developed, featured by using the hydroxides of two different metals as starting materials by atom-economic reaction. The reactions were carried out under hydrothermal conditions in either a high pressure autoclave or a microwave digester. The compositions, structural parameters and thermal behavior of the resulting LDHs are very similar to those of materials produced by using the separate nucleation and aging steps (SNAS) method. The major advantage of the new method is that no by-product is produced, so that filtration and washing processes are unnecessary. The consequent reduction in water consumption is beneficial to the environment.     

Performance improvement of phase-change memory cell with Ge2Sb2Te5-HfO2 composite films

The phase-change characteristics of Ge₂Sb₂Te₅ (GST) films for phase-change random access memory (PCM) devices were improved by incorporating HfO₂ into GST film using cosputtering at room temperature. Phase separation (GST-rich nanocrystals were surrounded by HfO₂-rich amorphous phase) has been observed in annealed GST-HfO₂ composite films and the segregated domains exhibited a relatively uniform size. The reduced reset voltage of GST-HfO₂ based cell was due to the reduced programming volume by incorporating HfO₂ into GST. This work clearly reveals the highly promising potential of GST-HfO₂ composite films for application in PCM.     

稀土离子间反斯托克斯能量传递计算的改进1.实验及理论基础

从理论和实验上研究了红绿荧光强度反转现象。实验测量发现Er(0.5)Yb(9.5)∶FOV纳米相氟氧化物玻璃陶瓷存在强的红绿荧光强度反转现象,实验测量得到其红绿荧光强度反转动态范围为877,同时计算了Er(0.5)Yb(9.5)∶FOV的所有基础光谱参量,建立了对系统所有稀土离子能级的动力学过程进行数值模拟计算的理论基础。     

Simultaneous Separation and Determination of Isosorbide Dinitrate and Isosorbide 5-Mononitrate in Human Plasma by LC–MS–MS

A sensitive, selective, and simple liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method has been developed for the simultaneous separation and determination of isosorbide dinitrate and its active metabolite, isosorbide 5-mononitrate, in human plasma. Topiramate was used as the internal standard. Sample preparation consisted of a simple one-step liquid–liquid extraction with ethylacetate without pH adjustment. The method was fully validated with respect to linearity, sensitivity, specificity, recovery, accuracy, and precision. Isosorbide dinitrate and isosorbide 5-mononitrate were stable in standard solution and in plasma samples under storage and processing conditions. The assay was successfully applied to the pharmacokinetic study of isosorbide dinitrate and isosorbide 5-mononitrate in human plasma.     

稀有酮糖中间体的合成

以全苄基保护的糖酸内酯为原料,通过正丁基锂/二碘甲烷生成的碘甲基锂试剂对底物羰基加成增长碳链,再在碱性环境中水解合成了5个稀有酮糖中间体,其结构经NMR确认。     

Surface-functionalized Carbon Black as Catalyst for the Direct Production of Hydrogen Peroxide by the Oxidation of Hydroxylamine

Carbon black (CB) without micropores was functionalized by mixed acid and used to explore the surface chemistry effect on the production of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂). The CB materials were characterized by N₂ adsorption‐desorption, XRD, SEM, FTIR, and TPD. The results of different characterization methods indicated that both the textural features and the surface chemical properties of CB were significantly modified by the acidic treatment. The catalytic performance of the modified CBs for hydroxylamine (NH₂OH) oxidation increased with increasing the surface oxygen‐containing species. The yield of H₂O₂ approached 30% with the corresponding concentration of 73.9 mmol·L^?1 (w=0.25%) over the most promising CB catalyst, which was much superior to the results obtained on supported noble metals. Correlations between catalytic activity and concentration of different surface functional groups on the CB samples confirmed that the quinonoid species might be the active species.