One Dimensional Iron Molybdophosphate Anionic Chains with Different Structural Arrangements Reflecting a Flexibility Character

Structural comparison of a new compound[(bpp)₃H₆]Fe₂^IIIFe₂^IIMo₂₄^V(H₂PO₄)₈(HPO₄)₄(PO₄)₄O₄₈(OH)₁₂· (H₂O)₄·2H₂O(1)[bpp=1,3-di(4-pyridyl)propane] with our previously reported two compounds[(bpy)₃Fe^II]₃· Fe₂^IIIFe₂^IIMo₂₄^V(H₂PO₄)₈(HPO₄)₄(PO₄)₄O₄₈(OH)₁₂(H₂O)₄·12H₂O(2) and[(bpy)₃Fe^II]₂Fe^IIFe^IIIMo₁₂^V(H₂PO₄)₂(H_2-xPO₄)·(H_1+xPO₄)(HPO₄)₂(PO₄)₂O₂₄(OH)₆(H₂O)₂·9H₂O(x=0―1)(3)(bpy=2,2'-bipyridine), which all exhibit one-dimensional mixed-valence iron molybdophosphate anionic chains constructed by alternating connection of Fe^III ions and magic[Fe^II(Mo₆P₄O₃₁)₂] units, reveals that the non-hydrogen atomic ratios of Mo:Fe:P:O within the polymeric anionic chains are the same for all the three compounds, while the polymeric anionic chains of the different compounds bear different numbers of negative charges. And therefore there exist different numbers of counter cations per {Fe₂^III[Fe₂^II(P₁₆Mo₂₄^VO₁₂₄)]} unit found in the titled compounds. It discloses that not only are the spatial assembling of counter cations and polymeric inorganic chains of three compounds quite different, but also the O―Fe^III―O bond angles and Fe^III―O bond lengths of the three different inorganic chains exhibit small differences. What is more important is that such small changes in bond length and bond angle in the assemblage of Fe^III―O bonds lead to the considerable fluctuations of inorganic chains in their structural conformation within the three compounds, reflecting an interesting phenomenon of “flexibility" in the pure inorganic one dimensional mixed-valence iron molybdophosphate chains.     

Aberrant proteins in the saliva of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma

Confirmation of oral squamous cell cancer (OSCC) currently relies on histological analysis, which does not provide clear indication of cancer development from precancerous lesions. In the present study, whole saliva proteins of patients with OSCC (n = 12) and healthy subjects (n = 12) were separated by 2DE to identify potential candidate biomarkers that are much needed to improve detection of the cancer. The OSCC patients’ 2DE saliva protein profiles appeared unique and different from those obtained from the healthy subjects. The patients’ saliva α1‐antitrypsin (AAT) and haptoglobin (HAP) β chains were resolved into polypeptide spots with increased microheterogeneity, although these were not apparent in their sera. Their 2DE protein profiles also showed presence of hemopexin and α‐1B glycoprotein, which were not detected in the profiles of the control saliva. When subjected to densitometry analysis, significant altered levels of AAT, complement C3, transferrin, transthyretin, and β chains of fibrinogen and HAP were detected. The increased levels of saliva AAT, HAP, complement C3, hemopexin, and transthyretin in the OSCC patients were validated by ELISA. The strong association of AAT and HAP with OSCC was further supported by immunohistochemical staining of cancer tissues. The differently expressed saliva proteins may be useful complementary biomarkers for the early detection and/or monitoring of OSCC, although this requires validation in clinically representative populations.     

Author Correction: Drier Climatic Conditions Increase Withanolide Content of Withania coagulans Enhancing its Inhibitory Potential against Human Prostate Cancer Cells

Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology - The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake in the image of Figure 1 and in Table 4. The corrected version of the figure...     

Mixed Dimensional Nanostructure (UiO-66-Decorated MWCNT) as a Nanofiller in Mixed-Matrix Membranes for Enhanced CO2/CH4 Separation

Mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) with combination of two distinct dimensional nanofillers (such as 1D-3D, 2D-3D, or 3D-3D, etc.) have drawn special attention for gas separation applications due to their concerted effects on gas permeation and mechanical properties. An amine-functionalized 1D multiwalled carbon nanotube (NH₂-MWCNT) with exceptional mechanical strength and rapid gas transport was crosslinked with an amine-functionalized 3D metal-organic framework (UiO-66-NH₂) with high CO₂ affinity in a Schiff base reaction. The resultant crosslinked mixed-dimensional nanostructure was used as a nanofiller in a polysulfone (PSf) polymer matrix to explore the underlying synergy between 1D and 3D nanostructures on the gas separation performance of MMMs. Cross-sectional scanning electron microscopy and mapping revealed the homogenous dispersion of UiO-66@MWCNT in the polymer matrix. The MMM containing 5.0 wt. % UiO-66@MWCNT demonstrated a superior permeability 8.3 Barrer as compared to the 4.2 Barrer of pure PSf membrane for CO₂. Moreover, the selectivity (CO₂/CH₄) of this MMM was enhanced to 39.5 from the 28.0 observed for pure PSf under similar conditions of pressure and temperature.     

Nanoparticles phenomenon for the thermal management of wavy flow of a Carreau fluid through a three-dimensional channel

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry - A hybrid nanofluid phenomenon is considered involving nanoparticles since such particles are potential medication transportation devices in biomedical...     

S‐[4‐(Tri­methyl­ammonio)­phenyl]thio­sulfate,an aromatic organic thio­sulfate

The title compound, C₉H₁₃NO₃S₂, exists as a zwitterion with crystallographic mirror symmetry. The central S atom of the S₂O₃ group adopts a slightly distorted tetrahedral coordination geometry. The S—S bond length is 2.1137 (7) Å, while the S—O bond lengths are in the range 1.4417 (12)–1.457 (2) Å. The zwitterions in the crystal adopt a head‐to‐tail arrangement, which leads to the formation of a three‐dimensional network through C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds.     

Homogeneous phase polymerization of vinylidene fluoride in supercritical carbon dioxide

For the first time, stabilizer‐free vinylidene fluoride (VDF) homopolymerizations were carried out in homogenous phase with supercritical CO₂ using the conventional initiator di‐tert butyl peroxide (DTBP). In‐line FT‐NIR spectroscopy showed that complete monomer conversion may be obtained. Molecular weights were determined via size‐exclusion chromatography and polymer endgroup analysis by ¹H‐NMR spectroscopy. The number average molecular weights were below 10⁴ g mol^?1 and polydispersities ranged from 3.1 to 5.7 depending on DTBP and VDF concentration. For allowing isothermal reaction, high CO₂ contents ranging from 61 to 83 wt % were used. The high‐temperature and high‐pressure conditions required for homogeneous polymerization did not alter the amount of defects in VDF chaining. Scanning electron microscopy indicated that regular stack‐type particles are obtained upon expansion of the homogeneous polymerization mixture. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 45: 5626–5635, 2007     

Linkages between international stock markets: A multivariate long-memory approach

This paper aims to analyze the linkages between international stock markets and to search for an optimum model for analyzing their interactions taking into consideration their geographical location, using the vector fractionally integrated autoregressive moving-average (VARFIMA) model. This model has not so far been employed in examining the interdependence among the stock markets of Germany, Japan, the UK, and the USA. The results of the paper show that there is an interconnection among the stock markets of these countries.