Controllable Growth of Fullerene Nanostructures

One‐dimensional fullerene nanostructures with well‐defined morphology have been prepared by a controllable method. Fullerene molecules, such as C₆₀ derivatives and endohedral metallofullerenes, are introduced into the pores of anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) templates under a direct current (DC) electric field. Then several nanostructures such as porous‐wall and solid‐wall fullerene nanowires and nanotubes were fabricated in the pores. The morphology of the fullerene nanostructures is well controllable, and the fullerene nanotubes can be further fabricated through filling nickel atoms inside to form fullerene‐metal composite structures. The results provide, in principle, a step toward broader applications of fullerene‐related materials in nanoscience and nanotechnology.     

Interaction between tetramethylcucurbit[6]uril with α-furaldehyde-isonicotinyl-hydrazone hydrochloride

Interaction between tetramethylcucurbit[6]uril (TMeQ[6], host) and the hydrochloride salt of α-furaldehyde-isonicotinyl-hydrazone hydrochloride (FIHH⁺, guest) was investigated using X-ray crystallography and spectroscopic methods. X-ray crystallography showed that the π–π stacking effect and hydrogen bonding resulted in the formation of a dumbbell-shaped supramolecule which contained two FIHH⁺@TMeQ[6] host–guest inclusion complexes. The host–guest interaction provided identifiable changes in the vibrational frequencies in the IR spectra. ¹H NMR spectral analysis established a similar interaction model and revealed that TMeQ[6] preferred to include the furan moiety over the pyridine moiety of the FIHH⁺ guest molecule. Absorption spectrophotometric analysis suggested that the host and guest interact in a ratio of 1:1 with a stability constant K _s = (3.52 ± 0.74) × 10⁶ l mol^? 1.pH titration confirmed that the host–guest interaction led to a clear change in the protonation constant of the title guest. Quantum chemical calculations were used to determine the possible mechanism of formation of the dumbbell-shaped complex.     

Mechanical and electrochemical properties of platinum coating by double glow plasma on titanium alloy substrate

In this paper, a platinum coating was deposited on titanium alloy substrate by a double glow plasma. Phase and microstructure of platinum coating were examined by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. The microhardness of the coating was estimated by nanoindentation instrument. The adhesive force between the coating and the substrate was performed with scratch tester. The electrochemical behavior of the platinum coating in 3.5 wt % sodium chloride solution was investigated by potentiodynamic polarization. The results indicated that an adherent platinum coating could be successfully obtained on titanium alloy substrates. Compared with the titanium alloy substrate, the platinum coating had a relative low corrosion current density and high corrosion potential. It indicated that the platinum coating had a better corrosion resistance than the titanium alloy substrate.     

Torreyanoxane,a New 3,4‐Secoglutinane Triterpenoid Isolated from the Pulp of Torreya nucifera

Torreyanoxane, a novel 3,4‐secoglutinane triterpenoid, was isolated from the pulp of Torreya nucifera. The structure was determined on the basis of spectroscopic methods.     

Efficient and Rapid Method for the Oxidation of Electron‐Rich Aromatic Aldehydes to Carboxylic Acids Using Improved Basic Hydrogen Peroxide

An efficient and rapid method for oxidation of electron‐rich aromatic aldehydes to their corresponding carboxylic acids in excellent yields was developed. It is based on the oxidation of methoxy‐substituted benzaldehydes in methanol with an improved aqueous basic hydrogen peroxide system. Benzaldehydes with electron‐withdrawing substituents are oxidized to the corresponding carboxylic acid in excellent yields under mild reaction conditions.     

大体积浓缩-固相微萃取-气相色谱-质谱联用测定水样中6种典型嗅味物质

2-甲基异崁醇(2-MIB)、土臭素(GSM)、2,4,6-三氯苯甲醚(TCA)、β-环柠檬醛(β-Cyclocitral)、β-紫罗兰酮(β-Ionone)和二甲基三硫醚(DMTS)为不同特征水体的典型嗅味物质。本研究建立了大体积浓缩-固相微萃取-气相色谱-质谱联用同时测定这6种痕量物质的方法。自制大体积玻璃萃取瓶,萃取体积为100 mL。优化的萃取条件:萃取时间30 min,NaCl离子浓度0.3 g/mL,萃取温度65℃,解吸时间2 min,溶液pH值4～9范围内,不影响萃取效果。各物质的检出限均低于1 ng/L,具有较高的灵敏度;加标回收率为86.0%～114.2%,具有较好的精密度;浓度在1～200 ng/L范围内线性关系良好。本方法应用于江河湖泊、水库、自来水出厂水和管网末端水等水体中嗅味物质的定量检测,结果表明:在富营养化的水体中DMTS,2-MIB和β-Cyclocitral的浓度较高;TCA在管网末端水中含量较高。