Simultaneous Determination of Cobalt and Nickel Using Morpholinedithiocarbamate (MDTC) as Reagent by First and Second Derivative Spectrophotometry

A selective and sensitive derivative method has been proposed for the simultaneous determination of trace amounts of Co(II) and Ni(II) with morpholinedithiocarbamate (MDTC) in the presence of sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS). The molar absorption coefficients of the 1:2 complex of Co(II) and Ni(II) at 326 nm and 322 nm are 2.248 × 10⁴ and 2.505 × 10⁴ L mol^?1 cm^?1 for zero order. The analytical sensitivity for the second derivative of Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes are 0.0044 μg mL^?1 and 0.0060 μg mL^?1. The developed derivative procedure, using the zero‐crossing technique, has been successfully applied for the analysis of Co(II) and Ni(II) simultaneously in different alloy samples.     

Selectivity trends in packed column supercritical fluid chromatography with C18 stationary phases

The retention behavior of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in packed-column supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) is studied for monomeric and polymeric C₁₈ columns. Molecular shape discrimination (shape selectivity) is assessed through the use of Standard Reference Materials (SRMs), adn changes in selectivity are studied as a function of temperature, pressure, and mobile phase composition. Examples of separations of complex PAH isomer mixtures are presented, and guidelines are provided for modification and optimization of shape selectivity in SFC.     

Giant magnetoresistance in electrodeposited Ni-Cu/Cu multilayers and anisotropic magnetoresistance in pulse-plated Ni<Subscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">x</Emphasis></Subscript>Cu<Subscript>1−<Emphasis Type="Italic">x</Emphasis></Subscript> alloy films

Ni-Cu/Cu multilayers and Ni_xCu_1–x alloy films were electrodeposited on Au-coated glass substrates from a sulfamate-based electrolyte. The room-temperature magnetoresistance of the multilayers was studied as a function of the ferromagnetic Ni-Cu layer thickness. Giant magnetoresistance was observed, which peaked at about 1% for a Ni-Cu layer thickness around 15 Å. Magnetoresistance measurements of Ni_xCu_1–x films of different composition were obtained at both room temperature and 77 K. Anisotropic magnetoresistance of up to 1.1% and 1.7% was observed at room temperature and 77 K, respectively.Presented at the 3rd International Symposium on Electrochemical Processing of Tailored Materials held at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, 15–20 September 2002, Düsseldorf, Germany     

One-dimensional shape-controlled preparation of porous Cu2O nano-whiskers by using CTAB as a template

One-dimensional (1D) cuprite (Cu₂O) nano-whiskers with diameter of 15-30 nm are obtained from liquid deposition method at 25 °C by adding a surfactant, cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB), as a template. TEM and HRTEM show that the nano-whiskers exhibit a well-crystallized 1D structure of more than 200 nm in length, and confirms that the nano-whiskers grow mainly along the 〈111〉 direction. Moreover, there are many pores in the nano-whiskers, which is beneficial for the photocatalysis under visible light. When polyethylene glycol (PEG), glucose and sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (SDS) are used as templates, 1D structures cannot be obtained. According to the TEM images of the compound obtained at different stages during the growth of the Cu₂O nano-whiskers, it is found that the role of CTAB is to interact with tiny Cu(OH)₂, which can adsorb OH⁻ and become negative charged, to disperse the tiny Cu(OH)₂ solid and to induce the growth of Cu₂O along the 1D direction. Although CTAB is significant for the preparation of the 1D nanomaterials, ion character of the precursor (Cu(OH)₂·OH⁻ or Cu²⁺) is important as well since there is no nano-whiskers obtained with Cu²⁺ as the precursor. Moreover, the probable mechanism of the formation for the porous structure is discussed.     

SHAPE MEMORY EFFECT OF SLIGHTLY-CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE

A series of slightly crosslinked polyethylenes (SXLPE) was prepared by aone-step method using dicumyl peroxide as crosslinking agent in a Haake Mixer. The gelcontents G (Soxhlet extracted) of the samples are in the range from 5% to 20% by weight.Their shear viscosity, crystallization and melting behavior, dynamic mechanical propertiesand shape recovery effect were systematically investigated in terms of the content of thecrosslinking agent. It shows that under certain experimental conditions the SXLPE's mayexhibit good shape fixation ability and shape memory properties, which are similar to thoseof the commercially available shape memory polyethylenes prepared by gamma-irradiationtechnique. However the shape memory behavior of these samples is not very stable due totheir low crosslinking degree, or gel content. Thus their application is limited in specialcases with fast strain fixing procedures.     

Small-angle neutron scattering from Al-Zn and AI-Zn-Mg alloys during Guinier-Preston zone formation

Summary Small-angle neutron scattering from A1-6.8 at % Zn and Al-6.8 at % Zn-0.1 at % Mg alloys during Guinier-Preston zone formation have been measured at KUR (Kyoto University Reactor). The samples were quenched from 300 °C into brine at -20 °C and kept at 77 K. They were aged at 40 °C for various periods ranging from 0 up to 1000 minutes each with subsequent neutron measurement at 77 K. The observed temporal evolution of the cross section can be interpreted qualitatively in terms of Saito's formula which consists of two distinct parts due to the incoherent anomalous fluctuation and to the coherent ordered structure of the concentration.

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Zusammenfassung Die Kleinwinkelstreuung der Neutronen von A1-6.8 at % Zn und Al-6.8 at % Zn- 0.1 at % Mg-Legierungen während der Guinier-Preston-Zonen-Bildung wurde am KUR (Kyoto Universität Reaktor) gemessen. Die Proben wurden aus 300 °C in Salzwasser von — 20 °C abgeschreckt und bei 77 K gehalten. Sie wurden bei 40 °C während der verschiedenen Zeitdauer von 0 bis 1000 Minuten mit der nachfolgenden Neutronenmessung bei 77 K gealtert. Die gemessene zeitliche Entwicklung des Streuquerschnittes kann qualitativ erklärt werden in übereinstimmung mit Saitos Formel, die aus zwei verschiedenen Teilen besteht, die der inkohärenten anomalen Schwankung und der kohärenten geordneten Struktur der Konzentration entsprechen.

     

Oxidation behaviour and kinetic properties of shape memory CuAlxNi4 (x=13.0 and 13.5) alloys

Although the copper-based shape memory alloys (SMA) have some important problems such as controlling of the kinetic properties in the shape memory ability, they have relatively more advantages when compared to nitinol, such as lower price and simpler production technology. In order to determine the kinetic properties and oxidation rates of shape memory CuAl_xNi₄ (x=13 and 13.5) alloys with polycrystalline forms, the alloys have been homogenized in β-phase field at 930 °C for 30 min and immediately quenched in iced-brine water at −3 °C. The transformation temperatures in a period of three thermal cycles which include heating and cooling processes have been determined through Shimadzu DSC-50 differential scanning calorimeter. Activation energies of forward and reverse martensitic transformations have been calculated by using the Kissenger method. Thermogravimetric analysis with Shimadzu TGA-50 have been carried out for the determination of mass changes of alloys during heating and cooling cycles with two temperature rates selected as 10 and 30 °C/min up to 900 °C. It has been shown that increasing aluminium content reduces the oxidation rates of the alloys. It has also been established that CuAlNi shape memory alloys have a good stabilization in martensitic phase.     

甲基萘择型烷基化产物的毛细管气相色谱-质谱分析

用色谱－质谱分析了在不同沸石分子筛催化剂上甲基萘择型烷基化产物组成及其含量；试用不同类型毛细管柱进行分析，找出最佳分析条件，共分离出26个峰，用面积归一化法测定其相对含量，并用气相色谱－质谱法对产物进行了鉴定。     

Competing and decisive roles of 1D/2D/3D sp2-carbons in controlling the shape switching,contact sliding,and functional properties of polymers

Stimuli-controllable shape-shifting polymers, such as shape memory polyurethane (SMPU), are promising for robotics, aerospace, sensing, automobiles, and many other applications. However, slow actuation or high shape recovery time, low recovery stress, and inadequate understanding of friction and wear characteristics of SMPU limit its widespread practical uses. Further, SMPU has been engineered with diverse foreign materials but inconsistent results and ambiguous underlying mechanisms, especially when SMPU is modified with sp²-carbon materials, are also major concerns. Here we determine and simultaneously cross-compare the role of 1D/2D/3D graphitic carbons, namely carbon nanotubes, multilayer graphene and graphite, in controlling the properties of SMPU. The designed SMPU-composites display 8–15-folds faster shape recovery in different mediums, higher recoverable stress, faster healing of the dents, 2–3-folds lower friction, better wear resistance, and improved thermal, wettability, and dielectric properties than pristine SMPU. Further, while the introduction of 2D/3D graphitic carbons massively degrade the elongation, 1D carbon nanotubes maintains the stretchability of SMPU. Eventually, we develop a novel heat alarm device employing SMPU-composite as a major component that acts as a heat sensor, an actuator, and enables the closure of the circuit. Our results uncover many unknown phenomena of engineered SMPU and pave the way for the development of smart-technologies.     

A flexible rapid self-assembly scaffold-net DNA hydrogel exhibiting cell mobility control

DNA hydrogels have unique properties, such as specific identifiable molecular structures, programmable self-assembly, and excellent biocompatibility, which have led to increasing researches in the field of nanomaterials and biomedical over the past two decades. However, effective methods to regulate the microstructure of DNA hydrogels still lack, which limits their applications in tissue engineering. By introducing DNA scaffolds into rolling circle amplification (RCA) products and implementing rapid self-assembly strategy, we can produce a regulable new type scaffold-net DNA hydrogel in a short time. Scaffolds concentration and RCA time can regulate the microcharacteristics and physical properties of hydrogels. Scaffold-net DNA hydrogels will be a promising bionic platform for the studies of cancer cell metastatic and microenvironment biophysics.