Double Asymmetric Induction in 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloaddition of Nitrones to 2,3‐Unsaturated Sugar 1,5‐Lactones

1,3‐Dipolar cycloaddition of nitrones 1–3 to the α,β‐unsaturated δ‐lactones, non‐chiral 4, d‐glycero 5, dl‐glycero 5/5ent, d‐erythro 6, and d‐threo 7, provides an interesting example of a double asymmetric induction. In all cases, only the exo approach of reactants was observed. The high preference of anti addition of the nitrones to the terminal acetoxymethyl group in the lactones 5–7 is consistent with previous observations, and can be explained in terms of the axial approach of the nitrone oxygen atom. The 3‐t‐butoxy group of the nitrone plays a similar role. In the case of mismatched pairs, the location of the 4‐acetoxy substituent in the lactone and that of the 4‐t‐butoxy one in the nitrone become decisive for the outcome of the addition. CD‐spectroscopy proved to be an attractive tool to determine the absolute configuration of the cycloadducts.     

Start‐up of electrophoresis of an arbitrarily oriented dielectric cylinder

An analytical study is presented for the transient electrophoretic response of a circular cylindrical particle to the step application of an electric field. The electric double layer adjacent to the particle surface is thin but finite compared with the radius of the particle. The time‐evolving electroosmotic velocity at the outer boundary of the double layer is utilized as a slip condition so that the transient momentum conservation equation for the bulk fluid flow is solved. Explicit formulas for the unsteady electrophoretic velocity of the particle are obtained for both axially and transversely applied electric fields, and can be linearly superimposed for an arbitrarily‐oriented applied field. If the cylindrical particle is neutrally buoyant in the suspending fluid, the transient electrophoretic velocity is independent of the orientation of the particle relative to the applied electric field and will be in the direction of the applied field. If the particle is different in density from the fluid, then the direction of electrophoresis will not coincide with that of the applied field until the steady state is attained. The growth of the electrophoretic mobility with the elapsed time for a cylindrical particle is substantially slower than for a spherical particle.     

Structure of tecophilin,a tri-caffeoylanthocyanin from the blue petals of Tecophilaea cyanocrocus, and the mechanism of blue color development

The pigment, tecophilin, in blue flowers of Tecophilaea cyanocrocus was isolated and the structure was determined to be 3-O-(6-O-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-β-d-glucopyranosyl)-7-O-(6-O-(4-O-(2-O-(4-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(E)-caffeoyl)-6-O-(4-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(E)-caffeoyl)-β-d-glucopyranosyl)-(E)-caffeoyl)-β-d-glucopyranosyl)delphinidin. The reproduction experiment of the same color as petals according to the results of chemical analysis and measurement of vacuolar pH of blue cells clarified that the blue color solely develops by tecophilin without interaction of metal ions nor co-pigments. ¹H NMR analysis and CD spectrum indicate the co-existence of clockwise intermolecular self-association of the delphinidin nuclei and intramolecular π–π stacking between the chromophore and caffeoyl residues to derive bathochromic shift of the absorption spectrum and stabilize the color by preventing hydration reaction.     

A short review on latest developments in catalytic depolymerization of Poly (ethylene terephathalate) wastes

Chemical recycling of plastic wastes is top among the effective management of the solid wastes. Particularly the post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic wastes mainly generated from the disposal of beverage bottles and placed third most produced polymeric waste. However, PET wastes could be chemically recycled using several types of homo-/heterogeneous acid or base catalysts, and an effective recycling process has yet to be achieved. Therefore, the present short review is intended to display recent reports on the depolymerization of PET polymer wastes. The review aimed to cover glycolysis and aminolytic depolymerization using various catalytic systems. There is a wide spectrum of catalytic systems such as metal oxides, ionic liquids, organic bases, nanoparticles, porous materials and microwave-assisted rapid depolymerization methods have been developed toward the yield enhancement of the depolymerized products. Ideologically, the present review would benefit the researchers in familiarizing themselves with the latest developments in this field.     

(Re)-thinking the bio-prospect of lignin biomass recycling to meet Sustainable Development Goals and circular economy aspects

Lignin, as an abundant natural polymer with interesting mechanical, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, has the possibility to produce numerous chemicals and biofuels of current interest. However, the structural recalcitrance, heterogeneity, and complex extraction methods of lignin can hinder its transformation into value-added materials. Therefore, the research community is exploring innovative bioconversion technologies capable of effectively valorizing lignin. Thus, effective bioconversion and deconstruction methods have been recently studied. In this review, we first define lignin as a versatile raw material considering its characteristics, properties, and abundance. Then, lignin valorization is described in terms of the current opportunities and technical challenges. Finally, we discuss the industrial potential of lignin-derived products such as biofuels, biopolymers, biopesticides, and fertilizers. Those lignin-derived products are highly valuable for the energy and food industries, which are two main sectors challenged by the rapid growth of population, urbanization, and consumption. Thus, progress on lignin valorization would represent significant advancements in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and circular economy aspects.     

激光通过散射介质的聚焦

基于角谱衍射公式和散射介质的圆形高斯分布模型,数值模拟光通过散射介质的聚焦.通过反馈优化算法实现散射光束的波前整形,在目标位置处形成一个很亮的聚焦光斑.改变聚焦目标位置后,可实现任意位置处的单点或多点聚焦.讨论了空间光调制器上的总调制单元个数、每个调制单元相位准确度与光强增长因子的关系.结果表明:目标位置处的光强随着总像素单元数的增加而线性地增强,并且随着调制单元的相位准确度的增加而增强.     

Raman Optical Activity (ROA) as a New Tool to Elucidate the Helical Structure of Poly(phenylacetylene)s

Poly(phenylacetylene)s are a family of helical polymers constituted by conjugated double bonds. Raman spectra of these polymers show a structural fingerprint of the polyene backbone which, in combination with its helical orientation, makes them good candidates to be studied by Raman optical activity (ROA). Four different well‐known poly(phenylacetylene)s adopting different scaffolds and ten different helical senses have been prepared. Raman and ROA spectra were recorded and allowed to establish ROA‐spectrum/helical‐sense relationships: a left/right‐handed orientation of the polyene backbone (M_helix/P_helix) produces a triplet of positive/negative ROA bands. Raman and ROA spectra of each polymer exhibited the same profile, and the sign of the ROA spectrum was opposite to the lowest‐energy electronic circular dichroism (ECD) band, indicating a resonance effect. Resonance ROA appears then as an indicator of the helical sense of poly(phenylacetylene)s, especially for those with an extra Cotton band in the ECD spectrum, where a wrong helical sense is assigned based on ECD, while ROA alerts of this misassignment.     

Theoretical investigation on submicron particle penetration through circular tubes inside a porous medium

The analytical infinite series solution of submicron particle transport in a circular tube bounded by a porous wall, such as a pinhole, is determined under the slip velocity boundary condition, and the solution is verified by using the experimental data in the previous studies for the specific cases. The results show that particle penetration rate increases with the increase of the porous parameter, the axial pressure drop, and the pinhole radius, whereas it decreases with increasing the pinhole length. The penetration rate of nano-particles are more sensitive to the variation of these parameters. However, the differences between the penetrations of particles ranging from 0.3 μm to 1 μm are not evident because the diffusion becomes weak gradually in this size range. In addition, a further comparison is performed between the analytical solution and the existing studies, and approximate expressions are presented for accurate calculation of particle penetration rate through pinholes appearing in porous materials including filter devices and masks.     

圆二色光谱及其在药物研究方面的应用

对圆二色光谱技术在手性化合物分析中的应用进展进行综述,简单介绍了圆二色光谱的原理和特点,着重阐述了圆二色光谱在药物研究领域中的应用,初步探讨了HPLC-CD联用在该领域的应用.     

平面波经小圆孔非傍轴衍射的轴上光强解析分析

用亥姆霍兹 基尔霍夫积分定理和基尔霍夫边界条件,推导出了平面波经小圆孔非傍轴衍射时轴上强度的简单解析表达式,研究了平面波经小圆孔后整个衍射空间非傍轴的轴上光强分布.给出了计算圆孔菲涅尔数的精确公式,重新检查了通常的菲涅尔数公式的有效性.数值计算显示,应用解析表达式所得的结果与应用衍射积分公式所得的结果完全一致.