Vicker's Microhardness Studies of L-arginine Hydrobromide Monohydrate Crystals (LAHBr)

Vicker's microhardness study of (100), (010) and (001) faces of a non-linear optical crystal, L-arginine hydrobromide monohydrate (LAHBr)have been reported.(100) plane is found to be the weakest plane. It has been observed that the microhardness decreases with increasing load for the three crystal planes. The microhardness behaviour have been explained successfully with the help of the PSR model proposed by Li and Bradt. Work hardening index n for the three planes are found to be greater than 1.6 which indicates that LAHBr is a soft crystal.     

Morphotropic phase boundary,segregation effect and crystal growth in the NBT–KBT system

Lead-free piezoelectric materials of sodium–potassium bismuth titanate, (1−x)NaBi(TiO₃)₂–xKBi(TiO₃)₂, ceramics and single crystals were prepared and their crystallographic and dielectric properties were measured. Single crystals with dimensions of several centimeters were grown by using the melt growth technique. The morphotropic phase boundary between rhombohedral and tetragonal symmetry determined by X-ray diffraction and Raman spectra was found at x=0.2. No coexistence of rhombohedral/tetragonal phases was found in the NKBT system. Compositions analyses showed that severe phase segregation occurred during the crystallization of the solid solution. From the segregation point, a homogeneous NKBT crystal near the MPB composition is difficult to grow.     

硫属铅化合物PbE(E=Te,Se)微晶的元素溶剂热反应合成与表征

以元素单质Pb片,Te粉,Se粉为原料,乙二胺为螯合剂,采用元素溶剂热反应合成出不同形貌的PbE(E=Te,Se)微晶.对所得反应物进行了X射线衍射分析,透射电镜(TEM)与扫描电镜(SEM)的分析,光致荧光光谱的表征.分析了反应条件对合成PbE(E=Te,Se)微晶的影响,讨论了其反应过程及机理.结果表明当反应温度为180℃时,反应12h可获得高度结晶的树枝状PbTe微晶以及立方状PbSe微晶.     

Influence of Naphthalene Moiety on Mesomorphism

Compounds containing naphthalene moiety are synthesized and the liquid crystalline properties studied by texture observations. The mesomorphic properties of these compounds are compared with related compounds to understand the influence of broad units such as naphthalene on mesomorphism. It is observed that there is a limit to which the end alkoxy group can be extended in a mesogen. The method of preparation, and properties of these compounds are given.     

上转换太阳电池的数值模拟

采用细致平衡原理,将太阳,环境作为辐射体,只考虑电池辐射复合,建立了太阳电池的模型。通过模拟,得出单结太阳电池的极限效率为31%,当使用上转换器时,单结电池的极限效率增至47.3%;对于双结电池,当顶电池带隙宽度为1.7 eV,底电池带隙宽度从1.1 eV变化到1.5 eV,模拟的最大效率为39.9%,有上转换器最大时效率提高到了47.4%。     

Comparative study of the thermal properties of related aromatic polyhydrazides and poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s

Studies were undertaken to ascertain the thermal behavior of several new types of aromatic polyhydrazides and poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s containing different functional groups. Results of thermal analysis investigations indicate that all the polyoxadiazoles are remarkably heat-resistant when heated in nitrogen at elevated temperature but somewhat less heat-resistant than fully aromatic polyoxadiazoles. Most of the new polyoxadiazoles decompose when heated to about 450°C. The incorporation of tetraphenyl silane, hexafluoroisopropylidene, phthalido or phenoxytherephthalic groups into the main chain decrease the glass transition temperature of aromatic poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s. In the case of the silicon-containing polymers the glass transition temperature is independent of the other groups incorporated in the same macromolecule. The cyclization process of all investigated polyhydrazides takes place in the range between 320 and 390°C.     

聚乙烯吡咯啉酮对稀土变色酸双偶氮类试剂显色反应的褪色作用

研究了非离子型表面活性剂聚乙烯吡咯啉酮（ＰＶＰ）、（ＮＨ４）２ＳＯ４对ＲＥ（Ⅲ）、Ｆｅ（Ⅲ）、Ｚｒ（Ⅳ）、Ｔｈ（Ⅳ）、Ｃｕ（Ⅱ）等离子与变色酸双偶氮类试剂显色反应的影响。建立了大量稀土存在下测定微量Ｆｅ（Ⅲ）的新方法。纯稀土中Ｆｅ（Ⅲ）的测定,回收率在９８．０％～１０１．０％;对矿样测定,６次测定ＲＳＤ为１．７９％。     

Interaction of PiB‐Derivative Metal Complexes with Beta‐Amyloid Peptides: Selective Recognition of the Aggregated Forms

Metal complexes are increasingly explored as imaging probes in amyloid peptide related pathologies. We report the first detailed study on the mechanism of interaction between a metal complex and both the monomer and the aggregated form of Aβ_1–40 peptide. We have studied lanthanide(III) chelates of two PiB‐derivative ligands (PiB=Pittsburgh compound B), L¹ and L², differing in the length of the spacer between the metal‐complexing DO3A macrocycle (DO3A= 1,4,7,10‐tetraazacyclododecane‐1,4,7‐triacetic acid) and the peptide‐recognition PiB moiety. Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and saturation transfer difference (STD) NMR spectroscopy revealed that they both bind to aggregated Aβ_1–40 (K_D=67–160 μM ), primarily through the benzothiazole unit. HSQC NMR spectroscopy on the ¹⁵N‐labeled, monomer Aβ_1–40 peptide indicates nonsignificant interaction with monomeric Aβ. Time‐dependent circular dichroism (CD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and TEM investigations of the secondary structure and of the aggregation of Aβ_1–40 in the presence of increasing amounts of the metal complexes provide coherent data showing that, despite their structural similarity, the two complexes affect Aβ fibril formation distinctly. Whereas GdL¹, at higher concentrations, stabilizes β‐sheets, GdL² prevents aggregation by promoting α‐helical structures. These results give insight into the behavior of amyloid‐targeted metal complexes in general and contribute to a more rational design of metal‐based diagnostic and therapeutic agents for amyloid‐ associated pathologies.     

Amorphous Aggregation of Amyloid Beta 1‐40 Peptide in Confined Space

The amorphous aggregation of Aβ1‐40 peptide is addressed by using micromolding in capillaries. Both the morphology and the size of the aggregates are modulated by changing the contact angle of the sub‐micrometric channel walls. Upon decreasing the hydrophilicity of the channels, the aggregates change their morphology from small aligned drops to discontinuous lines, thereby keeping their amorphous structure. Aβ1‐40 fibrils are observed at high contact angles.