An efficient high-speed counter-current chromatography method for the preparative separation of sesquiterpenoids from the rhizomes of Cyperus rotundus L. combined with evaluation of the anti-inflammation activity in vitro and molecular docking

Cyperus rotundus L. has been extensively used in ancient medication for the treatment of different disorders worldwide, in which sesquiterpenes are the most representative components. In this study, sesquiterpenes were effectively purified by two-dimensional counter-current chromatography in combination with continuous injection and inner-recycling mode with a solvent system of n-hexane/ethyl acetate/methanol/water (1:0.2:1:0.2, v/v/v/v). For one-dimension separation, continuous injection mode was used with three times injection and the inner-recycling mode was adopted for the separation of two mixtures for two-dimensional separation. Finally, four sesquiterpenoids, including scariodione ( 1 ), cyperenoic acid ( 2 ), scariodione ( 3 ), and α-cyperone ( 4 ), were obtained with purities over 98%. Mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance were applied to identify their structures. The results from the anti-inflammation effect with zebrafish demonstrated that cyperenoic acid exhibited stronger anti-inflammation activity. Molecular docking results suggested that cyperenoic acid possessed lower binding energies –9.4545 kcal/mol with 1CX2 to form formed hydrogen bond interaction with ARG120. In general, all the obtained findings proved that the strong anti-inflammation capacity of cyperenoic acid can have the potential of being adopted for treating diseases resulting from inflammation.     

Synthesis,structural characterization,and thermochemistry of complexes of pyridine 2,6-dicarboxylate with metals (Mg and Sr)

Two novel complexes [Mg(DPC)(H₂O)₃]·2H₂O(s) and Sr₂(H₂DPC)₂(HDPC)₂(DPC)(H₂O)₂(s) were synthesized by the method of liquid phase reflux. X-ray crystallography, chemical analysis, and elemental analysis were applied to characterize the structures and compositions of the two complexes. Low-temperature heat capacities of the complexes were measured over the temperature ranges from 78 to 350 and 78 to 352 K for [Mg(DPC)(H₂O)₃]·2H₂O(s) and Sr₂(H₂DPC)₂(HDPC)₂(DPC)(H₂O)₂(s), respectively. The polynomial regressions as a function of temperature were carried out through least square fitting method according to the experiment points. The polynomial fitted values of the molar heat capacities and the thermodynamic functions relative to the standard reference temperature 298.15 K based on the polynomial equations were derived. In addition, thermal behavior of the two compounds was investigated by thermal analysis techniques, differential scanning calorimetry/thermogravimetric analysis.     

A multifunctional blue phase liquid crystal lens based on multi-electrode structure

A blue phase liquid crystal (BPLC) lens with multifunction using multi-electrode structure and a dielectric layer with high dielectric constant is proposed. The refractive index of the BPLC can be changed flexibly in different regions. Some functional or technical requirements such as switch between positive and negative lenses can be achieved. The lens reveals a good parabolic refractive index distribution and focus adjustment capacity simultaneously. The applied voltage on the electrodes is regular and computable. To decrease the applied voltage of the proposed lens with a large diameter, a drive-type adopted Fresnel lens is introduced.     

四氯合镉酸正十一烷铵的合成、晶体结构及低温热容

合成了四氯合镉酸正十一烷铵配合物(C₁₁H₂₃NH₃)₂CdCl₄(s)[简写: C₁₁Cd(s)]. 用X 射线单晶衍射技术、化学分析和元素分析确定其晶体结构和化学组成. 利用其晶体学数据计算出晶格能为: U_POT＝908.18 kJ·mol^-1. 利用精密自动绝热热量计测定了它在78～395 K 温区的低温热容, 结果表明, 该配合物在此温区出现两次连续的固-固相转变, 计算出两次相变的峰温、摩尔焓及摩尔熵分别为: T_trs,1＝(321.88±0.07) K, Δ_trsH_m,1＝(37.59±0.17) kJ·mol^-1, Δ_trsS_m,1＝(117.24±0.12) J·K^-1·mol^-1, T_trs,2＝(323.81±0.30) K, Δ_trsH_m,2＝(12.42±0.02) kJ·mol^-1 和Δ_trsS_m,2＝(38.36±0.09) J·K^-1·mol^-1. 用最小二乘法将实验摩尔热容对温度进行拟合, 得到热容随温度变化的多项式方程. 用此方程进行数值积分,得到此温区每隔5 K 的舒平热容值和相对于298.15 K 时的热力学函数值.     

EPR studies on H-abstractions/spin-trapping reactions of new 'magic blue' reagents with alcohols

The H-abstractions/spin-trapping reactions with primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols of new 'magic blue' reagents, namely, the blue F113 (CClF₂CCl₂F) solution containing bis{perfluoro[1-(2-fluorosulfonyl)ethoxy]ethyl} nitroxide (2) and perfluoro[1-nitroso-1-(2-fluorosulfonyl)ethoxy]ethane (3) both generated in the reaction of perfluoro[2-(2-fluorosulfonyl)ethoxy]propionyl peroxide (1) with sodium nitrite in F113 at room temperature, were studied by EPR. Based on the interpretation of the EPR spectra of the spin adducts, nitroxides, the region-selectivity of H-abstraction has been disclosed and the possible mechanistic paths of H-abstraction have also been discussed. EPR of H-abstraction by using 'magic blue' reagents can also be used for producing various hydroxyalkyl radicals from common alcohols.     

土壤腐殖质各组分红外光谱研究

土壤腐殖质是土壤中所特有的一类特殊的高分子化合物,具有重要的肥力和环境调节功能。其中胡敏素的提取和纯化很困难,从而限制了对其性质和结构的研究。为揭示胡敏素的结构性质,本研究按Pallo分组,将胡敏酸(HA)分为焦磷酸钠提取的胡敏酸(HAP)、氢氧化钠提取的胡敏酸(HAS);富里酸(FA)分为焦磷酸钠提取的富里酸(FAP)和氢氧化钠提取的富里酸(FAS);胡敏素(HM)分为铁结合胡敏素(HMi)、粘粒结合胡敏素(HMc)和不溶性胡敏素(HMr)三个组分,采用红外光谱法对黑土、草甸土以及黑土底土加入大量玉米秸秆培养后腐殖质各组分的结构特征进行研究。腐殖质各组分按Pallo法分组。结果表明:铁结合胡敏素(HMi)、粘粒结合胡敏素(HMc)与胡敏酸(HA)、富里酸(FA)具有相似的光谱特征,但存在明显差异。黑土、草甸土中HMi和HMc的脂族性强于HA和FA;HMi与HMc相比,HMi具有较高的脂族性。黑土中氢氧化钠提取的胡敏酸(HAS)的脂族性强于焦磷酸钠提取的胡敏酸(HAP);NaOH提取的富里酸(FAS)的脂族性强于Na4P2O7提取的富里酸(FAP)。草甸土中HAP的脂族结构较多,而HAS脂族结构相对较少。在培养土中,新形成的FA脂族性强于HA、HMi和HMc组分。新形成的HMc脂族性强于HMi和HMc的脂族性强于HAP,而弱于HAS。     

光纤模式混合器在差分吸收光谱系统中的应用研究

差分吸收光谱技术(DOAS)已经发展为监测对流层痕量气体的重要技术，一般采用光电倍增管(PMT)作为探测器.由于光电二极管阵列(PDA)在多道探测及像元灵敏性方面的优势，采用PDA代替扫描探测装置将能改善系统剩余噪声，提高系统性能.但实际应用中由于使用收发一体Cassegrain望远镜造成灯谱与大气谱结构不统一，在消除PDA像元间差异的过程中给系统带来误差，从而导致剩余噪声的标准偏差达到1.4×10^-3.根据光纤扰模原理在系统中加入自制光纤模式混合器很好的解决了上述难题，在实际应用中起到良好的作用，系统剩余噪声的标准偏差为3.4×10^-4. 关键词： 差分吸收光谱 扰模 模式混合器 剩余噪声     

Beam dynamics studies on BEPC-Ⅱstorage rings at the commissioning stage

During the 1st and 2nd stages of the commissioning of the upgrade project of the Beijing Electron Positron Collider(BEPC Ⅱ),which started on Nov.12,2006 and Oct.24,2007,respectively,we got the luminosity one tenth of its design value,provided beams to synchrotron radiation users for about 4 months,and studied beam dynamics as well.In this paper,some beam dynamics studies on the storage rings and their preliminary results are given.     

Research Progress of Lithium Plating on Graphite Anode in Lithium‐Ion Batteries

Lithium plating on graphite anode is triggered by harsh conditions of fast charge and low temperature, which significantly accelerates SOH (state of health) degradation and may cause safety issues of lithium ion batteries (LIBs). This paper has reviewed recent research progress of lithium plating on graphite anode. Firstly, we summarize the forming mechanisms of Li plating with corresponding influence factors, the detecting methods and hazard of Li plating. Then, approaches to suppress Li plating are discussed, including anode surface modification, electrolyte composition optimization and development of optimal charge strategies. Finally, we conclude and propose the remaining challenges and prospects in terms of mechanism research, detecting approaches, and suppressing methods of Li plating. This review highlights the development of Li plating research and plays a guiding rule of further study on Li plating in LIBs.     

Theoretical analysis of magnetic sensor output voltage

The output voltage is an important parameter to determine the stress state in magnetic stress measurement, the relationship between the output voltage and the difference in the principal stresses was investigated by a comprehensive application of magnetic circuit theory, magnetization theory, stress analysis as well as the law of electromagnetic induction, and a corresponding quantitative equation was derived. It is drawn that the output voltage is proportional to the difference in the principal stresses, and related to the angle between the principal stress and the direction of the sensor. This investigation provides a theoretical basis for the principle stresses measurement by output voltage.