On pure uniform holomorphy in spaces of holomorphic germs

If E is a complex (DFC)-space (see § 2), we show that E leads to pure uniform holomorphy (see §2) if and only if its Fréchet dual space E′ is separable (see Theorem 1, where these two conditions have other eight equivalent ones). By using a theorem of Mujica (see §4), we consider the (DFC)-space K(K) of germs around K of holomorphic C-valued functions where K is a nonvoid compact subset of a complex metrizable locally convex space E, and ?(K) is endowed with the topology ?₀ obtained as an inductive limit of compact-open topologies (see §4). Not only Theorem 1 applies to ?(K), with E replaced by ?(K) in its statement, but also ?(K) leads to pure uniform holomorphy if and only if E is separable (see Theorem 2).     

Microscopic description of the A(p, π)A + 1 reaction

We have developed a flexible and thoroughly tested computer program for microscopic calculations of proton-induced pion production in nuclei at bombarding energies up to 500 MeV. The model used includes explicitly both the one-nucleon (pionic stripping) mechanism and the resonant p-wave rescattering part of the two-nucleon mechanism. Initial and final state interactions are included through proton-nucleus and pion-nucleus optical model distortions, with careful consideration of the multiple scattering series. The intermediate delta in the two-nucleon mechanism is treated as static with possible inclusion of a local density approximation for the delta-nucleus interaction. We explain the philosophy of the model, detail the parametrization of the microscopic dynamics, and give the formalism for the calculation of experimental observables. We also describe the testing of the computer program and present preliminary results for the ³He(p, π⁺)⁴He reaction.     

The electrochemical fluorination of organic compounds: Further data in support of the ECbECn mechanism

Data in support of the four-stage mechanism EC_bEC_N result from the electrochemical fluorination of some acyl halides (benzoyl, n-butyryl and iso-butyryl, benzenesulphonyl and p-toluenesulphonyl chlorides) and amines (tripropylamine and N-methylmorpholine).     

Total synthesis of pyridovericin

The total synthesis of the naturally occurring kinase inhibitor pyridovericin 1 is reported. A flexible and efficient synthesis has been accomplished in good yield from readily available 2,4-dihydroxypyridine. Pyridovericin is a key intermediate in our proposed biomimetic synthesis of pyridomacrolidin 2.     

Future trends in analytical quality assurance — the estimation of uncertainty

This paper presents one of the future trends in analytical quality assurance, the evaluation of the quality of analytical results by estimation of their uncertainties. The present state-of-the-art is described, and the impact caused by the declaration of uncertainties in chemical results is foreseen.     

Binary metallocene supported catalyst for propylene polymerization

The binary silica supported catalyst system comprising the Cp₂ZrCl₂ and SiMe₂(Ind)₂ZrCl₂ metallocene compounds was prepared with different immobilization methods and evaluated at different propylene polymerization conditions. The performance results of the homogeneous isolated catalysts and also the homogeneous catalyst mixture were also included for comparison. High activities were obtained with the supported systems and the molecular weight of the produced polypropylene was invariably higher than that obtained using the homogeneous precursor.     

Deposition of silicon nitride thin films by reaction of SiH4 in a nitrogen post-discharge

Silicon nitride thin films are deposited on silicon wafers at room temperature when silane gas is injected in a nitrogen flowing post-discharge. Reactive processes involving siane molecules and long-lifetime nitrogen species are studied, pointing out the nonreactivity of the N₂(A³ _u ⁺ ) metastable state, the low contribution of the vibrationally excited nitrogen ground-state molecules, and the high reactivity of N(⁴S) atoms. Spectroscopic observations performed in the reaction region are correlated with thin-film characteristics.     

Perfluoroalkanesulfonylimides and their lithium salts: synthesis and characterisation of intermediates and target compounds

ECF processes have been extensively experienced and developed since early 1970s at the Fluorine Chemistry Laboratory of Padua University: several classes of perfluorinated inert and functional compounds have been obtained, in particular perfluoro heterocyclics and perfluorinated acid fluorides.Recently the demand for electrolyte salts, applied in lithium batteries, drove our interest to investigate on the perfluoroalkanesulfonylimides.A series of the perfluoroalkanesulfonylfluoride precursors has been obtained by ECF and their metathesis to the related imides and lithium salts has been investigated.A number of representative products has been obtained and characterized in their structure and ionic conductivity.     

Determination of polyaromatic hydrocarbons in river water using a sorbent consisting of removable octadecyltrimethylammonium ions attached to cation exchange silica in conjunction with commercial C18 silica

An application that highlights the usefulness of a solid phase extraction sorbent having a removable surfactant "stationary phase" is introduced. Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) efficiently trap on commercially available non-polar sorbents (i.e., C(18) silica). However, solvents that are necessary to break strong hydrophobic interactions between the analyte and sorbent are harmful and incompatible for direct introduction into a reversed phase liquid chromatographic setup. In the presented approach, the entire "stationary phase"-analyte association is removed, resulting in very efficient elutions with a final extract that is mild and reversed phase liquid chromatographic compatible. Commercial C(18) silica was placed adjacent to this sorbent to provide more efficient trapping of less hydrophobic PAHs. PAHs were preconcentrated from river water and were determined using fluorescence detection coupled to HPLC. Detection limits for all PAHs examined were in the sub [micro sign]g L(-1) level.