Analyses of lepidopteran sex pheromones by mass spectrometry

Lepidoptera, including about 150,000 species in the world, comprise the second largest insect group, and sex pheromones have been identified from virgin female moths of more than 600 species. The chemical structures are simple, but diverse, because species-specific pheromones play an important role in the reproductive isolation of each species. The pheromone content in each female is quite low, and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is most frequently utilized to reveal the chemical structure. Almost all pheromone components are straight-chain compounds and are classified into two major groups [i.e. unsaturated C₁₀-C₁₈ fatty alcohols and their derivatives (Type I) and C₁₇-C₂₃ polyenyl hydrocarbons and their epoxides (Type II)]. In addition to the unbranched compounds, some species secrete methyl-branched compounds (e.g., 2-ketones). For the identification of these compounds, determining the positions of the double bond, the epoxy ring, and the methyl group is an important key step. Copious spectral information measured by electron-impact ionization (70 eV) has been accumulated for these compounds. This review therefore deals with their spectral characteristics, namely, diagnostic ions, to apply them to pheromone studies on new target insects.     

One‐step electrodeposition of amorphous carbon films containing WO3 with high conductivity and good wettability

Tungsten trioxide‐incorporated hydrogenated amorphous carbon (WO₃/a‐C:H) films have been fabricated on a single‐crystal silicon wafer by liquid phase electrodeposition using methanol as carbon source and tungsten carbonyl as incorporated reagent. The morphology, composition and structure of the films have been investigated by SEM, XPS, Raman scattering spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Transmission electron microscope (TEM), respectively. The effects of WO₃ incorporation on the electrical and wetting properties were studied in detail. The characterization results showed that tungsten trioxide nanocrystalline particles with diameters in the range of 10–20 nm were homogenously embedded in the amorphous carbon films. Also, the electrical conductivity and wetting ability of the films were strongly improved due to the contribution of the tungsten trioxide. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Fast Electrochemical Characterization of Historical Glasses Using Carbon Screen‐Printed Electrodes and Ultrasonic Assisted Sampling

A new method for lead oxide (PbO) analysis in glasses, using a carbon screen printed electrode (SPE) is proposed. A suspension of the powdered glass sample in nitric acid is prepared using an ultrasonic probe, 100 µL of slurry are deposited on the SPE and the voltammetric measurement is carried out. Structural information of PbO in the glass matrix is obtained by CV. Lead quantification is performed by DPV. In the best conditions a LOD of 2.30 wt% of PbO was obtained. The method has been applied with good results in the analysis of historical glasses samples.     

Scalable Preparation of Photochromic Composite Foils with Excellent Reversibility for Light Printing

Photochromic inks for repeatable light‐printed media have attracted increasing attention owing to the fact that they may be widely applied to reduce the consumption of papers and plastics and conserve the environment. Therefore, it is of practical significance to develop convenient photochromic inks with a low cost and on a large scale. In this study, a simple one‐step hydrothermal route was used to prepare tungsten trioxide (WO₃) nanoparticles, which were further used to make photochromic inks and transparent photochromic films. The obtained transparent photochromic film could rapidly respond to UV light within tens of seconds, then return to its initial state, with different recovery times at different temperatures, and also exhibit good reversible coloration–bleaching effect. A typical polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foil coated with the photochromic ink could also be repeatedly printed with various patterns and displayed excellent rewritable performance over tens of cycles. This study proposes a simple method for widespread applications of WO₃‐based photochromic inks.     

Shape memory properties of dynamically vulcanized poly(lactic acid)/nitrile butadiene rubber (PLA/NBR) thermoplastic vulcanizates: The effect of ACN content in NBR

Morphology structure and interfacial interaction are crucial factors for shape memory thermoplastic vulcanizates. In this study, shape memory thermoplastic vulcanizates based on poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) were prepared through dynamic vulcanization. The influence of acrylonitrile (ACN) content on the morphology, compatibility, shape memory property, and mechanical property was investigated. A co‐continuous structure was observed. The interfacial compatibilization between PLA and NBR phases occurred, resulting in a significantly improved interface adhesion and interfacial interaction, which was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. With such a novel structure, the PLA/NBR TPVs owned an excellent shape memory property and further improved with increasing ACN content of NBR, which could be explained that the cross‐linked continuous NBR phase provided a stronger recovery driving force. In the meantime, tensile strength and elongation at break of TPVs increased with increase in ACN content. It is concluded that the preparation of dynamically vulcanized thermoplastic vulcanizate with co‐continuous structure and strong interfacial adhesion is beneficial to obtain outstanding shape memory effect.     

2017年版普通高中化学课程标准的重大变化及解析

对2017年版普通高中化学课程标准中化学学科的本质及价值、化学学科核心素养的内涵及结构、化学课程内容体系和“素养为本”化学课堂教学的设计等重大变化进行了解析。     

YVO4:Eu发光材料的合成、结构与荧光性——推荐一个大学综合实验

This comprehensive experiment is recommended for the synthesis, structure and fluorescence properties of YVO₄:Eu photoluminescent materials. The main purpose of this experiment is to introduce the research of fluorescent materials, including the synthesis of materials, structure characterization and fluorescence measurement. Students can master the basic principle and operation of instruments, the method for material synthesis, and luminescence properties of the materials. While mastering the basic theory and the basic experimental skills, the experimental ability and creative consciousness, especially their ability to use knowledge comprehensively, can be cultivated and improved. The distance between teaching and scientific research is shortened.     

Low‐density extraction solvent based solvent‐terminated dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction for quantitative determination of ionizable pesticides in environmental waters

A rapid, efficient, and new solvent terminated dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction technique coupled with HPLC was developed for selective extraction and analysis of s‐triazine herbicides from environmental water samples. Important parameters influencing the extraction process including type and volume of extraction and disperser solvent, extraction time, sample pH, ionic strength, and extraction temperature were successfully optimized. Under the optimal conditions, there are excellent linear relationships between the analytical results and concentration in the range of 10–400 mg/L for atrazine, propazine, prometryn, and terbutryn. LOD and LOQ ranged from 0.60 to 2.33 μg/L and 2.0 to 7.7 μg/L, respectively. Performance of the analytical technique was evaluated by carrying out the repeatability and reproducibility analyses that were ranged from 2.86 to 5.66% and 4.64 to 5.89% for 100 μg/L of each target analyte, respectively. The proposed method has been successfully applied to the analysis of real water samples and acceptable relative recoveries over the range of 65.93–101.46%, with RSDs ≤ 8.80%, were obtained. The overall results have been compared with the literature values. Thus, the method developed could efficiently be used for selective extraction of the target analytes from complex matrices, particularly environmental waters.     

Non-empirical LCAO-MO-SCF calculations of the electronic structure of SiF2

Non-empirical LCAO-MO-SCF calculations on SiF₂ using two Gaussian basis sets are reported. The larger basis set gives a calculated geometry in good agreement with experiment. The effect on the energy and population analysis of optimization of the Si 3d exponent was investigated. 3d orbitals are found to be much less important in the bonding than in the isoelectronic molecule SO₂.     

Ab initio SCF investigation of the intramolecular hydrogen bonding in δ-aminopentanoic acid

The potential energy surface of the neutral form of-aminopentanoic acid was investigated by means of ab initio 4-31G SCF calculations. Four symmetry unique local minima are stabilized by an intramolecular O-H NH₂ hydrogen bond. The geometries, energies, and wave numbers of these conformers are reported. The hydrogen bond is discussed with respect to all reactions of these conformers and in comparison with the homologues glycine,-alanine, and-aminobutyric acid and also with the bimolecular adducts between formic acid, acetic acid, and propionic acid, on the one hand, and ammonia, methylamine, and ethylamine, on the other hand.