Reactivity of the Peroxo Complexes of Copper(II) Hydroxide

In the interaction with H₂O₂ in an alkaline medium, Cu(OH)₂ forms terminal Cu–OOH and bridging peroxo complexes with the -1,1 and -²:² structures. It was found that the terminal peroxide is active in the reactions of H₂O₂ decomposition, diphenol oxidation, and nitrile conversion into acid amides. The promoting effect of ammonia on these reactions was found. A possible mechanism is discussed.     

Micellar Effects of Functional Detergents – 1-Cetyl-3-(2-hydroxyiminopropyl)imidazolium Halides – in Reactions with 4-Nitrophenyl Toluenesulfonate and 4-Nitrophenyl Diethyl Phosphate

An anomalously large increase was found in the rate of cleavage of 4-nitrophenyl 4-toluenesulfonate (13000 times) and diethylphosphate (550 times) by the zwitterionic micelles of 1-cetyl-3-(2-hydroxyiminopropyl)imidazolium chloride and bromide. Detailed kinetic and thermodynamic analysis of these processes made it possible to establish that the main factor responsible for the high rates of reaction in the micellar phase is the concentration of the reagents.     

An effective route for the synthesis of cationic palladium complexes of general formula [(Acac)PdLL]A

A series of palladium complexes of general formula [(Acac)PdL¹L²]⁺A⁻, where L¹, L² = phosphines and A = BF₄, CF₃SO₃, were synthesized. Preliminary studies show that the complexes are active in selective dimerization of styrene and addition polymerization of norbornene.     

Supersonic swirling flow past a blunt body

The problem of supersonic swirling flow past a blunt body is studied numerically on the basis of the complete Navier-Stokes equations.St. Petersburg. Translated from Izvestiya Rossiiskoi Akademii Nauk, Mekhanika Zhidkosti i Gaza, No. 6, pp. 158–160, November–December, 1994.     

Modelling the dynamics and control design for Czochralski,Liquid Encapsulated Czochralski and Floating Zone processes

The need for high quality crystals constantly rise. It is especially obvious in connection with the evolution of electronics and optoelectronics. At the present time all the basic methods for crystal growing are known. So the question arises – what further developments are needed to create further advances? Without doubt first of all it is necessary to speak about perfecting crystal growing equipment. Perfecting modern equipment will enhance and accommodate the results of our understanding of the crystallization physics and provide solutions to the various physical tasks at the atomic and macroscopic levels. Each new step in the process of perfecting the technology and production processes demands large intellectual and material inputs. The continual updating of pullers requires constructive solutions and control systems. Mathematical modelling of the methods of crystallization enables one to more rapidly create the software for the digital systems which are a feature of the latest achievements of physics, that is IT engineering and the modern theory of automatic control.Here we consider the problem of mathematical modelling of crystallization processes from the melt by Czochralski, Liquid Encapsulated Czochralski and Floating Zone methods based on linearization of three conservation laws: the heat, mass and the growth angle constancy is reviewed in depth. Special attention is given to the problem of the dynamical analysis of these processes in open and closed states and to the synthesis of the digital control of crystal diameter for the weight technique. The main problems discussed involve the determination of the parameters required for calculating such control systems together with the use of the multichannel parametric PID regulator involving the state variable observer concept. In addition briefly considered are the problems of digital filtering of the measurement noise based on multidimentional Kalman filters and the determination of mechanical stability limits for static menisci.     

Selective synthesis of erythrulose and 3-pentulose from formaldehyde and dihydroxyacetone catalyzed by phosphates in a neutral aqueous medium

The aldol condensation of formaldehyde and the lower carbohydrate dihydroxyacetone in a neutral aqueous medium is effectively catalyzed by solid compounds (hydroxylapatite and calcium phosphate and carbonate), natural minerals (apatite and vivianite), and soluble phosphates. In excess formaldehyde, the decrease in the concentration of the lower carbohydrate is described by a first-order rate law with respect to dihydroxyacetone. The major products of the reaction between formaldehyde and dihydroxyacetone in the presence of the above catalysts are erythrulose (45–50% selectivity) and 3-pentulose (35–40% selectivity). Branched pentulose and hexulose are also identified among the reaction products.     

Effect of rotation on the electrogasdynamic characteristics of flow in a cylindrical channel

Scientific Research Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, 634050 Tomsk. Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika i Tekhnicheskaya Fizika, No. 2, pp. 3–7, March–April, 1995     

Heat transfer between an eddying flow and a three-dimensional heat source

Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Mekhaniki i Tekhnicheskoi Fiziki, No. 5, pp. 113–116, September–October, 1989.