Thermal analysis and X-ray studies of chiral ferroelectric liquid crystalline materials and their binary mixtures

Summary Thermal properties of a homologous series of ferroelectric liquid crystals S-(-)-[4-(2-n-alkoxy-propionyloxy)]biphenyl-4'-[n-alkoxy-(3,5-dimethyl)]benzoate have been investigated by polarizing optical microscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. The mesophases were identified and confirmed by X-ray too. Three binary mixtures were prepared from the individual homologues. In one of the mixtures (Mix1), the ferroelectric SmC* phase has broadened and became enantiotropic. This mesophase remained monotropic in the other two mixtures (Mix2, Mix3). The chiral nematic N* phase did not appear in Mix1, but remained monotropic for the other two mixtures. Two molecular parameters, the layer spacing and the average intermolecular distance have been calculated from the X-ray results for the homologues and their mixtures. An intercalated tail-to-tail packing of molecules was found both in the single compounds and their mixtures resulting in the layer spacing about half of the molecular length of the single compounds.     

Analytical Detectors Based on Microplasma Spectrometry

Miniaturizing all dimensions of apparatus, such as electronics and computers, is the current trend followed by scientists in various fields. The idea of Lab-on-a-Chip has significantly expanded and found its broad applications in analytical chemistry. Microplasmas can act as a sample excitation source and are the miniaturized versions of full-sized plasmas. These can be created in various forms, such as direct current, microwave induced, capacitively coupled and inductively coupled plasmas. Scaling down the size would reduce the amount of gases, liquids and consumables required, as well as the sample analysis time, which in turn would decrease the operating costs. Therefore, several research groups are involved in the development of microplasmas for utilisation in analytical instruments.     

Preparation of Europium Induced Conformation—specific anti—calmodulin Monoclonal Antibody

Monoclonal antibody technique was employed to detect the conformational difference of CaM induced by metal ions. A trivalent europium ion induced conformation-specific anti-calmodulin monoclonal antibody was successfully prepared with europium-saturated calmodulin as antigen.     

液相色谱-串联质谱法同时检测饲料中多种抗氧化剂

饲料中添加抗氧化剂能够阻止或延缓饲料中某些营养物质氧化,延长饲料贮存期,从而提高饲料利用率.     

Detection of Tumor Necrosis Factor Gene by Piezoelectric Nucleic Acid Senosr

A piezoelectric nucleic acid sensor was constructed ofr detection of tumor necrosis factor gene.Two methods were employed for immobilization of nucleic acid probe on gold electrode of piezoelectric crystal.The results show that polyethyleneimine adbesion and glutaraldehyde cross-linking method has higher sensitivity,stability and selectivity than protein A method.The solid-phase nucleic acid hybridization of oligo unclecotides and tumor necrosis factor target gene sequence were monitorde using this sensor.Tumor necrosis factor gene sequence(580bp) was detected by this nucleic acid sensor for the first time.     

Electrogenerated Chemiluminescence Based on Tris(2,2′-bipyridyl) Ruthenium(II) with Hydroxyl Carboxylic Acid

Upon the electrochemical oxidation of tris(2,2′-bipyridyl) ruthenium(II) [Ru(bpy)²⁺₃] and hydroxyl carboxylic acids, for instance, citric acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, and -gluconic acid, bright electrochemiluminescences (ECLs) were observed. Different luminescent reactions were presented depending on the applied potential. The light emission was mainly caused by the reaction between alkoxide radical ion and Ru(bpy)³⁺₃below the potential +1.80 V (vs Ag/AgCl). The luminescence intensity obviously increased because of the more complex reaction process. The luminescence wavelength of 608 nm, which could be found either at higher potential than +1.80 V or in the potential range from +1.30 to +1.80 V, confirmed that ECL was caused by Ru(bpy)²⁺₃*. The factors which affect the determination and HPLC separation of the four acids were also investigated.     

铱(Ⅲ)与2-(5-溴-2-吡啶偶氮)-5-二甲氨基苯胺的显色反应及其应用

研究了试剂2_(5_溴_2_吡啶偶氮 )_5_二甲氨基苯胺 (5_Br_PADMA)与铱 (Ⅲ )的显色反应 ;在 pH4.75～6.00的HAc -NaAc缓冲溶液中 ,铱 (Ⅲ )与5_Br_PADMA形成摩尔比为1∶2型稳定的红色络合物 ,在0.6mol/LH2SO4溶液中 ,其最大吸收波长为558nm ,表观摩尔吸光系数为5.1×104L/(mol·cm) ,铱 (Ⅲ )含量在0～0.8mg/L范围内符合比尔定律 ,采用加入适量EDTA的方法消除了Fe3 + 、Co2 + 、Ni2 + 等干扰离子 ,建立了在二元络合物体系中测定微量铱 (Ⅲ )的灵敏度高、选择性好、简便、稳定的分光光度法     

Thermal decomposition of Mn(II) complex of nicotinamide

The complex Mn(Nica)₂Cl₂ (Nica=nicotinamide) was prepared, and its decomposition was studied by means of TG and DSC. The IR spectra of the products of thermal decomposition were examined at every stage. Kinetic analysis of the first stage of thermal decomposition was performed via the TG-DTG curves, and the kinetic parameters were obtained from analysis of the TG-DTG curves with integral and differential methods. The most probable kinetic function was suggested from a comparison of the kinetic parameters. Mathematical expressions were derived for the kinetic compensation effect.

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Zusammenfassung Der Komplex Mn(Nica)₂Cl₂ (Nica steht für Nikotinamid) wurde hergestellt und seine Zersetzung mittels TG und DSC untersucht. Die thermisch zersetzten Substanzen jedes Schrittes wurden mittels IR-Spektren untersucht. Anhand der TG-DTG-Kurven erstellte man eine kinetische Analyse des ersten Schrittes der thermischen Zersetzung, die kinetischen Parameter wurden aus den TG-DTG-Kurven unter Einsatz von Integrations- und Differentialmethoden ermittelt. Durch Vergleich der kinetischen Parameter wurde die wahrscheinlichste kinetische Funktion vorgeschlagen. Mathematische Ausdrücke für den kinetischen Kompensationseffekt wurden erhalten.