Existence and stability of nonconstant positive steady states of morphogenesis models

In this paper, we study a one‐dimensional morphogenesis model considered by C. Stinner et al. (Math. Meth. Appl. Sci.2012;35: 445–465). Under homogeneous boundary conditions, we prove the existence of nonconstant positive steady states through local bifurcation theories. Then we rigorously study the stability of these nonconstant solutions when the sensitivity functions are chosen to be linear and logarithmic, respectively. Finally, we present numerical solutions to illustrate the formation of stable inhomogeneous spatial patterns. Our numerical simulations show that this model can develop very complicated and interesting structures even over one‐dimensional finite domains. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Cofeeding of Methane and Ethane to Produce Syngas over a LiLaNiO/γ-Al_2O_3 Catalyst

There are abundant supplies of mixture gases containing CH, and C,H, from natural gas,FCC (Fluidized Catalytic Cracking) dry gas, refinery gas, elc. Commonly, the amount ofC,H, is relatively lower than that of CH,. With regard to the utilization of methane,partial oxidation of methane to syngas over nickel based catalysts has received intensiveallention l'2. For mixture gases containing CH# and C,H,, their conversion to syngas isalso of significance (but has not gained adequate attentio…     

Unprecedented Quassinoids with Promising Biological Activity from Harrisonia perforata

Perforalactone A ( 1 ), a new 20S quassinoid with a unique cagelike 2,4‐dioxaadamantane ring system and a migrated side chain, was isolated from the plant Harrisonia perforata together with two biosynthetically related new quassinoids. The structures of these natural products were elucidated by NMR spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction analysis, computational modeling, and the CD excitation chirality method. The compounds exhibited notable biological properties, including insecticidal activity against Aphis medicaginis Koch and antagonist activity at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor of Drosophila melanogaster. The structural features of these compounds may be related to their promising biological characteristics. Their biosynthesis and an alternative origin of quassinoid‐type natural products are also discussed.     

Synthesis and characterization of alternating copolymers containing triphenylamine as hole‐transporting units

A series of light‐emitting poly(p‐phenylene vinylene)s with triphenylamine units as hole‐transporting moieties in the main chain were synthesized via Wittig condensation in good yields. The newly formed vinylene double bonds possessed a trans configuration, which was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared and NMR spectroscopy. The high glass‐transition temperature (83–155 °C) and high decomposition temperature (>300 °C) suggested that the resulting copolymers possessed high thermal stability. These copolymers, especially TAAPV1, possessed a high weight‐average molecular weight (47,144) and a low polydispersity index (1.55). All the copolymers could be dissolved in common organic solvents, such as tetrahydrofuran (THF), CHCl₃, CH₂Cl₂, and toluene, and exhibited intense photoluminescence in THF (the emission maxima were located from 478 to 535 nm) and in film (from 478 to 578 nm). The low onsets of the oxidation potential (0.6–0.75 V) suggested that the alternating copolymers possessed a good hole‐transporting property due to the incorporation of triphenylamine moieties. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 39: 3278–3286, 2001     

Studies on Different Hydrolysis Procedures for Drugs of Abuse in Hair

1.IntroductionDrugsofabusehavebecomeamajorprobleminoursocietyinrecentyearsandhaveresultedinwidespreadabuse.Thedetectionofdrugsofabuseinbiologicalsamplesisoneoftheprimaryfunctionsofaclinicalorforensictoxicologylaboratory.Particularlyincaseswheretheres...     

Tetradentate Gold(III) Complexes as Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence (TADF) Emitters: Microwave-Assisted Synthesis and High-Performance OLEDs with Long Operational Lifetime

Structurally robust tetradentate gold(III)-emitters have potent material applications but are rare and unprecedented for those displaying thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF). Herein, a novel synthetic route leading to the preparation of highly emissive, charge-neutral tetradentate [C^C^N^C] gold(III) complexes with 5-5-6-membered chelate rings has been developed through microwave-assisted C−H bond activation. These complexes show high thermal stability and with emission origin (³IL, ³ILCT, and TADF) tuned by varying the substituents of the C^C^N^C ligand. With phenoxazine/diphenylamine substituent, we prepared the first tetradentate gold(III) complexes that are TADF emitters with emission quantum yields of up to 94 % and emission lifetimes of down to 0.62 μs in deoxygenated toluene. These tetradentate Au^III TADF emitters showed good performance in vacuum-deposited OLEDs with maximum EQEs of up to 25 % and LT₉₅ of up to 5280 h at 100 cd m⁻².     

Synthesis and helical twisting property of polymerizable chiral dopant with temperature-dependent solubility in liquid crystal

In this study,right-handed dicinnamate isosorbide was synthesized via the esterification reaction between optically active isosorbide and cinnamate.The chiral dopant was characterized by FT-IR,~1H NMR,elemental analysis,SEM,UV absorption spectrum.After dissolving in a nematic liquid crystal mixture,the chiral dopant exhibited a temperature-dependent solubility in the chiral nematic liquid crystal mixture.Meanwhile,a relatively high value of helical twisting power of the polymerizable chiral dopant was de...     

Quantitative Determination of Microcystins in Rat Plasma by LC–ESI Tandem MS

A rapid and sensitive method was developed and validated for the determination of MCYST (microcystin)-RR, -LR, and [Dha⁷] MCYST-LR in rat plasma by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. The analytes were extracted from rat plasma by protein precipitation, followed by solid-phase extraction. Liquid chromatography with electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, operating in selected reaction monitoring (SRM) mode, was used to quantify MCYST-RR, -LR, and [Dha⁷] MCYST-LR in rat plasma. The recoveries for each analyte in rat plasma ranged from 70.8 to 88.7%. The calibration curve was linear within the range from 0.005 to 1.25 μg mL^?1. The limit of detection were 1.4, 1.0, 0.6 ng mL^?1 for MCYST-RR, -LR, and [Dha⁷] MCYST-LR. The overall precision was determined on three different days. The values for within- and between-day precision in rat plasma were within 15%. This method was applied to the identification and quantification of microcystins in rat plasma with acute exposure of microcystins via intravenous injection.     

GGA+U法研究稀土(La、Ce、Pr、Nd)掺杂对ZnO电子结构和光学性质的影响

基于GGA+U的第一性原理方法,分析了La、Ce、Pr、Nd四种元素掺杂的ZnO结构,对晶体的结构、电子结构和光学性质进行了对比分析.由键布局分析可知,掺杂体系Zn-O键共价性的强弱与杂质掺入原子的序数成正比.掺杂后体系的类型仍为直接跃迁,能级整体下移;随着Pr、Nd掺入,出现了杂质能级,这是由稀土元素的4f电子态所导致.在光学性质方面,掺杂体系的吸收系数、静介电常数都比纯ZnO的高,体系的吸收边都向低能方向移动,其中Zn7LaO8的红移程度最高、静介电常数最大,说明其光催化能力和极化能力都最强.     

同步辐射白光形貌术定量计算晶体的残余应力

提出了一种利用同步辐射白光形貌术定量计算晶体残余应力的方法.晶体的残余应力与晶格畸变之间存在定量关系,衍射斑点的畸变程度可以反映晶格的畸变量,据此可以计算晶体中的残余应力.文中以碳化硅单晶样品残余应力的定量计算作为实例,展示了实验方法和计算过程.结果表明该样品的残余应力以正应力为主.