CO2 adsorption on the bimetallic Zn-on-Cu(1 1 0) system

Adsorption probability measurements (molecular beam scattering) have been conducted to examine the adsorption dynamics (i.e. the gas-surface energy transfer processes) of CO₂ adsorption on the Zn-on-Cu(1 1 0) bimetallic system. The results indicate surface alloy formation, which is in agreement with prior studies. Depositing Zn at 300 K on Cu(1 1 0), above the condensation temperature of CO₂, leads to a “blocking” of CO₂ adsorption sites by Zn which is incorporated in the Cu(1 1 0) surface. This apparent site blocking effect indicates a lowering of the CO₂ binding energy on the alloyed surface as compared with the clean Cu(1 1 0) support. The Zn coverage has been calibrated by Auger electron spectroscopy and thermal desorption spectroscopy.     

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Measurement of shock wave rise times in metal thin films

We have measured the rise time of laser-generated shock waves in vapor plated metal thin films using frequency-domain interferometry with subpicosecond time resolution. 10%- 90% rise times of <6.25 ps were found in targets ranging from 0.25 to 2.0 microm in thickness. Particle and average shock velocities were simultaneously determined. Shock velocities of approximately 5 nm/ps were inferred from the measured free surface velocity, corresponding to pressures of 30-50 kbar. Thus, the shock front extends only a few tens of lattice spacings.     

Structural analogues of quinoline alkaloids: Straightforward route to [1,3]dioxolo[4,5-c]quinolines with antibacterial properties

Compounds bearing [1,3]dioxolo-quinoline scaffolds have been found in quinoline-based natural products; the only exception is the [1,3]dioxolo[4,5-c]quinoline moiety with a rare occurrence in both natural and synthetic derivatives. In this article, we report the preparation of diversely substituted and functionalized [1,3]dioxolo[4,5-c]quinolines using [1,3]dioxolo[4,5-c]quinoline-4-carbaldehyde (DQC) as the common intermediate. DQC was synthesized on a large scale from anthranilic acid and chloroacetone as the starting materials, with the rearrangement of acetonyl-anthranilate as the key step. The developed method allows for the simple preparation of [1,3]dioxolo[4,5-c]quinolines with various C2 substituents on the quinoline scaffold. Additionally, the synthetic route was successfully applied to the preparation of 3-hydroxyquinoline-4(1H)-ones. The target compounds were tested against representative Gram-positive/negative bacteria, and two derivatives exhibited submicromolar minimum inhibitory concentrations against Micrococcus luteus.     

Novel preloaded resins for solid-phase biotinylation of carboxylic acids

Use of solid-phase synthesis for the derivatization of carboxylic acids with biotinylated spacers consisting of ethylenoxy units is described. An aminomethylated resin provided with an acid-labile aldehyde linker is used as the polymer support and three different systems with a reactive amino group are introduced. Acylation of each system was tested with a set of model carboxylic acids and afforded crude products of excellent purity. The preloaded resins are similar to the Biotin-PEG-NovaTagTM resin but offer several advantages including simple elongation of the spacer arm. The protocols described represent a very efficient way of modifying compounds to obtain ligands for affinity chromatography studies.