Discrimination of impact approximations for velocity and velocity sign autocorrelation functions

The velocity and velocity sign autocorrelation functions as well as the distribution of time intervals between velocity sign changes of a particle in a gas or fluid are studied within the framework of impact theory. The results of the uncorrelated successive velocity reversal model (USVRM), for which this approach provides a limiting case of infinitesimal collision time, are checked. It is shown with this simple model that the two approaches are equivalent in two special cases: either when there is no correlation between pre- and post-collision velocities, or when the only possible result of a collision is elastic back scattering. Otherwise, the USVRM leaves out the scope of its view the important correlations of velocity in course of collisions.     

Cyclization reactions of nitrils. 29. Regioselective synthesis of 6-aryl-3-cyano-2(1H)-pyridinethiones and the corresponding selenones and their characteristics

The condensation of cyanothio- and cyanoselenoacetamide with 3-aryl-3-oxo-1-piperidino-1-propene or sodium 3-aryl-3-oxo-1-propen-1-olate takes place regioselectively with the formation of the 6-aryl-3-cyano-2(1H)-pyridinethiones or the corresponding selenones. Thieno[2,3-b]pyridines, thiazolo[3,2-a]pyridinium salts, and other annellated heterocycles were obtained from the 6-aryl-3-cyano-2(1H)-pyridinethiones.For Communication 28, see [1].Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 6, pp. 805–812, June, 1988.     

Dimeric quinoline alkaloids

The review is denoted to an analysis of the literature on the investigation of dimeric quinoline alkaloids, which are divided into four groups depending on the structures of the terpenoid moiety. The natural sources, structures, stereochemical features, possible biogenetic schemes of formation, and methods of synthesizing the alkaloids of this group are considered.Institute of the Chemistry of Plant Substances, USSR Academy of Sciences, Tashkent. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 4–18, January–February, 1989.     

Research on 1-azabicyclic compounds

1-(2-Furyl)-3-amino-4,4-dimethylpentane was used to obtain 3-tert-butyl-1,2-dihydropyrrolizine, the catalytic hydrogenation of which over Rh/Al₂O₃ at room temperature gives a mixture of cis- and trans-3,8-H-3-ter-butylpyrrolizidines with predominance of the cis isomer, whereas hydrogenation at 90–100 °C gives a mixture containing the trans isomer as the principal component. The three-dimensional structures of the isomers follow from data on the catalytic hydrogenation and isomerization and the IR, Raman, and PME spectra. A considerable percentage of the trans-fused form is characteristic for cis-3,8-H-3-tert-butylpyrrolizidine.     

Studies of dynamic properties of heterogeneous catalytic reactions in a closed isothermal gradientless system over biographically inhomogeneous catalyst surface

The dynamics of a closed isothermal system of constant volume consisting of an ideal gaseous mixture and particles adsorbed over the biographically inhomogeneous catalyst surface, has been studied. The existence, uniqueness and asymptotic stability of the point of detailed equilibrium in each positive reaction simplex has been proved.

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Specifics of Interaction of Acetone Molecules with Quasi-free Electrons: Analysis of Positron Annihilation Characteristics in Aqueous and Alcoholic Acetone Solutions

The yields of formation of radiolytic hydrogen (H₂) and orthopositronium (o-Ps) in aqueous and alcoholic acetone solutions were experimentally determined. A decrease in the o-Ps yield with an increase in the acetone concentration is much weaker than the decline in the yield of solvated electrons (e^– _s) under picosecond pulse radiolysis conditions. In contrast, the decrease in the o-Ps yield is minimal in higher alcohols where the inhibiting action of acetone e^– _s is most pronounced. These findings seem to contradict the conventional concepts of Ps formation via the intratrack reaction of positron recombination with a track electron (e^–), which competes with the reaction of e^– scavenging by dissolved acetone molecules. This contradiction can be eliminated, assuming that the scavenging of e^– by acetone begins from the formation of the weakly bound transient state (CH₃)₂CO···e^– capable of donating e^– to a positron. This opens up an additional pathway for the formation of the Ps atom.     

Dehydration of tetrafluoropropanol (TFP) by pervaporation via novel PBI/BTDA-TDI/MDI co-polyimide (P84) dual-layer hollow fiber membranes

A novel PBI/P84 co-polyimide dual-layer hollow fiber membrane has been specifically fabricated through the dry-jet wet phase inversion process, for the first time, for the dehydration pervaporation of tetrafluoropropanol (TFP). Polybenzimidazole (PBI) was chosen as the outer selective layer because of its superior hydrophilic nature and excellent solvent-resistance together with robust thermal stability, while P84 co-polyimide was employed as the inner supporting layer because of its good solvent-resistance and thermal stability. The PBI/P84 membrane exhibits superior water selectivity and relatively high permeation flux. At 60 °C, the PBI/P84 dual-layer hollow fiber membrane shows a permeation flux of 332 g/(m² h) and a separation factor of 1990 for a feed solution containing of 85 wt% TFP. The preferential water sorption and the significant diffusivity difference between TFP and water are the main causes of high separation factor. However, an increase in feed temperature will greatly increase the permeation flux but seriously decrease the water selectivity. The activation energy data verify that water can preferentially permeate the PBI membrane due to the strong water affinity of PBI and a much smaller molecular size of water.     

Racemization of chiral amino alcohols III: Effect of Mg or Ca addition on the activity and stability of the Co/γ-Al2O3 catalyst

The racemization of R-(-)-2-amino-1-butanol in a reaction using Co/γ-Al₂O₃ catalysts and catalysts modified by Mg or Ca was investigated in this paper. Complete racemization was achieved with a yield of over 83% at using the Mg modified Co/γ-Al₂O₃ catalyst under optimized reaction conditions of 170°C and 2.5 MPa of H₂. The catalysts were thoroughly characterized by XRD, XPS, TPR, SEM and TEM. The addition of Mg and Ca may be advantageous for dispersing and stabilizing the active species of the Co/γ-Al₂O₃ catalyst, protecting from sintering, significantly improving its catalytic activity and stability.     

Interaction between Globular Proteins and Silica Surfaces

The adsorption of bovine serum albumin on silica of three different types, i.e., aerosil, macroporous silica gel, and ground natural quartz, was studied. The IR spectra of this protein adsorbed on aerosil were measured and analyzed. It was shown that the carbonyl groups of albumin macromolecules interact with vicinal hydroxyl groups while imido groups, with individual hydroxyl groups of silica surface. The geminal hydroxyl groups of the surface behaved as single adsorption sites with respect to albumin. The number or such sites on quartz surface was estimated. The IR spectra indicated that the adsorption of albumin macromolecules caused the dehydration of aerosil surface and the appearance of a small amount (to 10%) of unfolded -regions in the secondary structure of the adsorbed protein, while the -helical macromolecular structure remains preserved as a whole. Changes in the tertiary structure of the protein resulted from the adsorption were discussed. Protein macromolecules folded into globules were shown to be tilted with respect to the adsorbent surface.