Effect of various surfactants on stability and thermophysical properties of nanofluids

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry - The effect of Fe3O4 nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the viscosity of a nanofluid is experimentally investigated from 278 to 313 K...     

Modular Total Synthesis of (–)‐Palmyrolide A and (+)‐(5S,7S)‐Palmyrolide A via Ring‐Closing Metathesis and Alkene Isomerization†

A pentamodule assembly approach has been established for total synthesis of the naturally occurring (–)‐palmyrolide A and (+)‐5,7‐epi‐palmyrolide A. By using the racemic tert‐butyl carbinol‐containing alkyl iodide, the two diastereoisomeric macrolides could be obtained from the same sequence of reactions, demonstrating the flexibility of the multimodule assembly strategy for diverted total synthesis.     

利用手持技术数字化实验测定中和反应化学计量比*

化学计量比在中学教学及实际生产中有着重要应用,本研究针对化学计量比概念教学存在的不足,以手持技术TQVC概念认知模型为理论依据,设计实验测定中和反应的化学计量比。基于等摩尔连续变化法,本实验借助温度传感器测定不同物质的量之比反应物反应后的温度变化数据,找出最大温度变化差值对应的反应物物质的量之比,即化学计量比,帮助学生从定量的角度理解化学计量比概念。     

OBE理念推动化工设备机械基础课程的改革实践*

以应用型人才培养为目标,探索了利用OBE理念推动化工设备机械基础课程及其课程设计的改革实践。以OBE理念为指导,结合CDIO和LBL的教学模式,提出在教学内容、平台在线课程建设、第二课堂教学、课程设计和考核方法等方面的改革方案,增强了课程的应用性和成果产出,不仅提高了学生对理论知识掌握的牢固度,更提高了学生的实践能力、对知识的灵活应用能力和创新能力,与实际应用连接更加紧密,有效地实现了高素质的应用型人才输出。     

新手化学教师NOS-PCK的调查研究*

使用内容分析法,以广东省的30名新手化学教师为样本,测查了他们在教学设计中体现的NOS-PCK组分情况。结果表明:新手化学教师的NOS-PCK大部分能涉及到2~3种组分。具体而言,KoS组分出现的频次最高,KoA组分次之,而KoC组分与KoL组分出现的频次较低。据此对我国化学教师教育及其研究提出相关建议。     

Vitamin A and Bone Health: A Review on Current Evidence

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble micronutrient essential for growth, immunity, and good vision. The preformed retinol is commonly found in food of animal origin whereas provitamin A is derived from food of plant origin. This review summarises the current evidence from animal, human and cell-culture studies on the effects of vitamin A towards bone health. Animal studies showed that the negative effects of retinol on the skeleton were observed at higher concentrations, especially on the cortical bone. In humans, the direct relationship between vitamin A and poor bone health was more pronounced in individuals with obesity or vitamin D deficiency. Mechanistically, vitamin A differentially influenced the stages of osteogenesis by enhancing early osteoblastic differentiation and inhibiting bone mineralisation via retinoic acid receptor (RAR) signalling and modulation of osteocyte/osteoblast-related bone peptides. However, adequate vitamin A intake through food or supplements was shown to maintain healthy bones. Meanwhile, provitamin A (carotene and β-cryptoxanthin) may also protect bone. In vitro evidence showed that carotene and β-cryptoxanthin may serve as precursors for retinoids, specifically all-trans-retinoic acid, which serve as ligand for RARs to promote osteogenesis and suppressed nuclear factor-kappa B activation to inhibit the differentiation and maturation of osteoclasts. In conclusion, we suggest that both vitamin A and provitamin A may be potential bone-protecting agents, and more studies are warranted to support this hypothesis.     

Bioprinting of Collagen: Considerations,Potentials, and Applications

Collagen is the most abundant extracellular matrix protein that is widely used in tissue engineering (TE). There is little research done on printing pure collagen. To understand the bottlenecks in printing pure collagen, it is imperative to understand collagen from a bottom‐up approach. Here it is aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of collagen printing, where collagen assembly in vivo and the various sources of collagen available for TE application are first understood. Next, the current printing technologies and strategy for printing collagen‐based materials are highlighted. Considerations and key challenges faced in collagen printing are identified. Finally, the key research areas that would enhance the functionality of printed collagen are presented.     

Chemical Constituents of the Roots of Phlomis betonicoides and Their Anti-Rotavirus Activity

Chemistry of Natural Compounds - Two new isobenzofuranone derivatives (1 and 2) together with six known compounds (3–8) were isolated from the roots of Phlomis betonicoides, a highly sweet...     

Online Column Extraction Coupled with Double-Trap Column System for HPLC Determination of Valproic Acid in Human Plasma Without Derivatization

Chromatographia - An automated online column extraction coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and equipped with a double-trap column system was developed to determine valproic...