Ultrasonic-assisted leaching of trace metals from sediments as a function of pH

The effects of ultrasonication on the leaching of trace metals form sediments as a function of pH have been investigated using atomic absorption spectrometry. Cu, Pb, Ni, Zn and Mn were leached from sediments by ultrasonic effect using phthalate buffers at pH values of 2.2-6.0. Parameters influencing leaching, such as leaching time, solution matrix, wet or dry sample and final pH were evaluated. Results from ultrasonic leaching experiments were comparable to those of conventional procedure. In addition, this ultrasonic-assisted leaching method reduces the time required for conventional method approximately from 12 h to 25 min. Depending on the metal and sample type, metal removal increased linearly or exponentially with decreasing pH. The accuracy of the method was tested by comparing obtained results with this of conventional method. The average relative standard deviation (R.S.D.) of ultrasonic-assisted leaching method (ULM) varied between 1.71 and 3.00% for N = 36, depending on the analyte. This technique shows promise for studying chemical and biological availability and uptake/release processes for metals in sediment and soil as a function of pH.     

A method to construct polyelectrolyte multilayers film containing gold nanoparticles

Gold nanoparticles in polyelectrolyte multilayers film can be easily prepared by repeating immersion of a substrate in poly(diallyl dimethylammonium) chloride (PDDA)-AuCl₄⁻ complexes solution followed by reduction Au³⁺ through heating. UV-vis spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry (CV) and tapping-mode atomic force microscopy (AFM) are used to confirm the successful construction of the polyelectrolyte multilayers film and the formation of gold nanoparticles. The multilayers film shows electrocatalytic activity to dioxygen reduction.     

影响白砂糖色值测量结果的原因探讨

研究了水质、滤膜、溶液浓度、糖液ｐＨ值、混浊度的变化与白砂糖色值的关系。研究结果表明，溶液的ｐＨ变化影响最严重。不调整糖液ｐＨ与用ＨＣｌ或ＮａＯＨ调整糖液ｐＨ对比所得白砂糖色值的结果是满意的。标准偏差１１２～１８６，相对标准偏差１１６％～２２５％，调ｐＨ使结果偏高，导致产生系统误差。因此：测定白砂糖色值不宜调整糖液的ｐＨ。     

Preparation and characterisation of thermoresponsive poly[(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylamide-co-(hydroxyethyl acrylate)] microspheres as a matrix for the pulsed release of drugs

Despite the large number of publications and patents concerning pH/thermoresponsive polymers, few data are available concerning the preparation of thermoresponsive cross-linked microspheres from preformed polymers. Therefore, N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylamide-co-(2-hydroxyethyl acrylate) copolymers were obtained as a new thermoresponsive material with a lower critical solution temperature (LCST) around 36 degrees C, in phosphate buffer at pH 7.4, and with a cross-linkable OH group in their structure. The LCST value was determined both by UV spectroscopy and microcalorimetric analysis. These copolymers were solubilised in acidified aqueous solution below their LCST, dispersed in mineral oil, and transformed into stable microspheres by cross-linking with glutaraldehyde. The thermoresponsive microspheres were characterised by optical and scanning electron microscopy, degree of swelling, and water retention. The pore dimensions of the microspheres and the retention volumes of some drugs and typical compounds were evaluated at different temperatures by liquid chromatography. Indomethacin, as a model drug, was included in the microspheres by the solvent evaporation method. Finally, the influence of temperature and of temperature cycling on drug release was investigated.     

静电和疏水效应对TGEV主蛋白酶二聚体稳定性的影响

从TGEV 3CL蛋白酶二聚体结构出发,研究了TGEV 3CL蛋白酶二聚体单体之间的静电和疏水相互作用.蛋白质的静电相互作用通过有限差分方法求解Poisson-Boltzmann方程得到,疏水相互作用通过分析溶剂可及性表面模型得到.考察了不同pH值对TGEV 3CL蛋白酶二聚体静电和疏水相互作用的影响,在pH值为5.5～8.5时,二聚体静电相互作用能、静电去溶剂化能和疏水自由能都较小,表明在该条件下静电和疏水相互作用有利于二聚体的稳定存在,这符合实验结晶所需条件.pH值对静电去溶剂化能的影响大于疏水自由能,表明静电作用是造成强酸或强碱条件下二聚体不能稳定存在的主要原因.     

Thermal oxidation of cellulose investigated by chemiluminescence. The effect of magnesium and calcium carbonates and of different pHs

Whatman cellulose impregnated with calcium and magnesium carbonates was oxidized and chemiluminescence accompanying this oxidation has been measured. It was shown that magnesium ions in deacidified cellulose pulp promote the light emission significantly. On the other hand, acid papers give the more pronounced light signals at temperatures close to ambient. The relation between chemiluminescence runs and paper degradation has been implicated, with an attempt to extrapolate half-lives of paper samples to conditions close to ambient. To cite this article: J. Rychlý et al., C. R. Chimie 9 (2006).     

硫化锌掺锰/聚乙烯醇复合纳米纤维的制备与表征

利用静电纺丝法与气固反应相结合, 成功地制备了硫化锌掺锰/聚乙烯醇复合纳米纤维, 并对所制备的复合物进行了表征, 探讨了复合物的结构及其性能.     

Immobilization of a Monolayer of Bovine Serum Albumin on Gold Nanoparticles for Stereo‐specified Recognition of Dansyl‐norvaline

The assembly strategy to prepare a monolayer of bovine serum albumin on the surface of silica gel supported gold nanoparticles is described. The stereo‐specific recognition ability of this material was evaluated by enantioresolution of Dansyl‐norvaline. For enantiomeric separation, the influences of buffer concentration and the concentration of organic modifier on the separation performance were investigated. A better separation in terms of enantioresolution and peak shape was found with the phosphate concentration at 30 mM. Moreover, the peak shape and resolution can be improved by the addition of methanol solution. Enantioresolution of Dansyl‐norvaline was obtained from this material at optimized conditions. It appears that the immobilization of a monolayer of bovine serum albumin on gold nanoparticles as the chiral selector of Dansyl‐derivative amino acid is promising.     

铟锡氧化物(ITO)纳米颗粒的制备及表征

以金属In和SnCl₄·5H₂O为主要原料，加入保护剂PVP，利用化学共沉淀法合成了球形的铟锡氧化物(ITO)纳米颗粒。分别对PVP的用量、溶液的pH值、热处理温度等因素对ITO纳米颗粒粒径的影响进行了分析。并且借助透射电镜(TEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)对所合成的ITO纳米颗粒进行了表征。XRD分析说明本文合成了金刚砂型结构的铟锡氧化物纳米颗粒，并且其晶型结构随着热处理温度的升高而转变为铁锰矿型。     

纳米核壳式铜-锡双金属粉的制备及性能研究

A kind of novel core-shell Cu-Sn bimetallic nanoparticles has been prepared by a new method (displacement method), in which Sn was made to cover on the surface of Cu nano-core. The preparation method and reaction mechanism have been discussed. This reaction happened under the existence of coordinate agent-(NH₂)₂CS and protective agent PVP. The nanoparticles prepared were with a core-shell structure, granule diameter between 50～100 nm and good dispersing capability. The Cu-Sn nanoparticles proposed has better oxidation-resistant ability than Cu nanoparticles with corresponding granule diameter and can be applied as lubricant additives as well as antibacterial agent. When the additive amount is very low (0.1wt‰～0.5wt‰), it can improve the P_B of the lubricant by 92%～106%, and also enhance its antiwear characteristics and friction-reducing properties. At the concentration of 1 000 ppm, it can reach an antibacterial ratio of 99.99%.