A simple approach to prepare a sulfone‐embedded stationary phase for HPLC

In the present study, a polar‐embedded reversed‐phase liquid chromatographic stationary phase that contained internal sulfone groups was prepared. The synthesis involved the “thiol‐ene” click chemistry between the vinyl functionalized silica and 1‐octadecanethiol, followed by the oxidization of sulfide to sulfone groups. The resulting material simultaneously possessed the alkyl chain, i.e. C18, and the internal sulfone groups. Elemental analysis demonstrates that the element contents of the C18/sulfone silica were C 8.94%, H 1.87% and S 0.66%. Chromatographic evaluations indicate that the C18/sulfone stationary phase exhibited a little less retention than the C18/sulfide one. A comparable chromatographic performance of neutral analytes was obtained on these two columns, but much better chromatographic performance in the case of basic and acid analytes was obtained on C18/sulfone stationary phase with additional features such as lower silanol activity, better stability (stable working conditions of pH 1.0–10.0), and better compatibility with 100% aqueous mobile phases. The batch‐to‐batch reproducibility was acceptable (the RSDs of retention times for the probes were no higher than 1.73%), demonstrating the suitability of the applied synthetic strategy for the new stationary phase. The C18/sulfone is a promising polar‐embedded RPLC stationary phase.     

Designing and fabrication of a novel gold nanocomposite structure: application in electrochemical sensing of bisphenol A

In this article, a highly sensitive electrochemical sensor is introduced for direct electro-oxidation of bisphenol A (BPA). The novel nanocomposite was prepared based on multi-walled carbon nanotube/thiol functionalised magnetic nanoparticles (Fe₃O₄-SH) as an immobilisation platform and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) as an amplifying electrochemical signal. The chemisorbed AuNPs exhibited excellent electrochemical activity for the detection of BPA. Some analysing techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and energy-dispersive x-ray diffraction exposed the formation of nanocomposite. Under optimum conditions (pH 9), the sensor showed a linear range between 0.002–240 μM, with high sensitivity (0.25 μA μM^?1) along with low detection limit (6.73 × 10^?10 M). Moreover, nanocomposites could efficiently decrease the effect of interfering agents and remarkably enhance the utility of sensor at detection of BPA in some real samples.     

六自由度机构位姿的单相机照相测量研究

用单相机对新型的六自由度机构样机的六个自由度位移进行了非接触式照相测量。简要回顾了照相法的研究概况及该测量研究的工作背景;介绍了相机标定原理及具体标定方法。建立了被测样机的CAD模型,进行了自由度位移仿真,将仿真结果作为理想数据与实测数据进行比较,从而获得测量误差,并对测量误差进行了初步分析。探讨了单相机照相测量法的应用前景。     

在不同压力下研究巨磁电阻氧化物的响应特性

本文主要介绍利用自主设计的拉压实验平台对巨磁电阻阻值随外界压力的变化情况进行研究。通过在不同的压力下测量巨磁电阻的伏安特性,得到一些结论,为以后进一步的研究开辟新方法新理念。     

横向和纵向加热涂钨平台石墨炉原子吸收光谱法测定镓的比较

分别优化了横向加热和纵向加热涂钨平台石墨炉原子吸收光谱法测定镓的条件。结果显示,纵向加热方式的原子化温度比横向加热低,在灰化温度、进样量、酸介质的影响和化学改进剂等方面,两者没有显著差别。纵向加热的灵敏度高于横向加热,线性范围也比横向加热宽;但是采用横向加热方式能获得更低的检出限和更强的抗干扰能力。     

基于国际化产科教融合实训平台的教学模式改革与实践

在分析当前省属工科院校教育以能力为导向培养目标完成实施过程中遇到国际化困难问题的基础上，以青岛大学材料学科为例，提出了基于国际化产科教融合实训平台的教学模式改革举措，并经过实践验证证实其切实可行。包括：充分整合校内外材料学科整体资源，建立了国际化的产科教深度融合实训平台，构建了高效的国际化产科教深度融合协同育人实训平台动态管理运行机制；以实训平台为依托实现师资队伍、教学内容、教学模式、科研等全方位的国际化改革；基于国际化产教研融合实训平台的教学模式改革的实践收到显著成效，对全国省属高等院校理工学科专业建设国际化改革的推广有较好的示范作用。     

Characterization of Ascentis RP-Amide column: Lipophilicity measurement and linear solvation energy relationships

This study investigates lipophilicity determination by chromatographic measurements using the polar embedded Ascentis RP-Amide stationary phase. As a new generation of amide-functionalized silica stationary phase, the Ascentis RP-Amide column is evaluated as a possible substitution to the n  -octanol/water partitioning system for lipophilicity measurements. For this evaluation, extrapolated retention factors, log k^′_w$\text{log}{k^{\prime }}_w$, of a set of diverse compounds were determined using different methanol contents in the mobile phase. The use of n-octanol enriched mobile phase enhances the relationship between the slope (S  ) of the extrapolation lines and the extrapolated log k^′_w$\text{log}{k^{\prime }}_w$ (the intercept of the extrapolation), as well as the correlation between log P   values and the extrapolated log k^′_w$\text{log}{k^{\prime }}_w$ (1:1 correlation, r² = 0.966). In addition, the use of isocratic retention factors, at 40% methanol in the mobile phase, provides a rapid tool for lipophilicity determination. The intermolecular interactions that contribute to the retention process in the Ascentis RP-Amide phase are characterized using the solvation parameter model of Abraham. The LSER system constants for the column are very similar to the LSER constants of the n-octanol/water extraction system. Tanaka radar plots are used for quick visual comparison of the system constants of the Ascentis RP-Amide column and the n-octanol/water extraction system. The results all indicate that the Ascentis RP-Amide stationary phase can provide reliable lipophilic data.     

QMX: A versatile environment for hybrid calculations applied to the grafting of Al2Cl3Me3 on a silica surface

We present a new software to easily perform QM:MM and QM:QM' calculations called QMX. It follows the subtraction scheme and it is implemented in the Atomic Simulation Environment (ASE). Special attention is paid to couple molecular calculations with periodic boundaries approaches. QMX inherits the flexibility and versatility of the ASE package: any combination of methods namely force field, semiempirical, first principle, and ab initio, can be used as hybrid potential energy surface (PES). Its ease of use is demonstrated by considering the adsorption of Al₂Cl₃Me₃ on silica surface and by combining different levels of theory (from standard DFT to MP2 calculations) for the so‐called High Level cluster with standard PW91 density functional theory calculations for the Low Level environment. It is shown that the High Level cluster must contain the silanol group close to the aluminum atoms. The bridging adsorption is favored by 58 kJ mol^?1 at the MP2:PW91 level with respect to the terminal position. Using large clusters at the MP2:PW91 level, it is shown that PW91 calculations are sufficient for structure optimization but that embedded methods are required for accurate energy profiles. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Iridium and Rhodium as Permanent Chemical Modifiers for the Determination of Ag, As, Bi, Cd, and Sb by Electrothermal Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

Performance of graphite platforms coated with Ir, Rh, and a mixture of both, as permanent modifiers for Ag, As, Bi, Cd, and Sb, was evaluated. The coating process is very simple: a solution containing Ir, Rh, or a mixture of both is pipetted on the platform inserted in a graphite tube, and this is submitted to a temperature program. High pyrolysis temperatures are allowed, especially for As and Bi, 1400°C, in the Ir + Rh-coated platform. The sensitivity remains about the same for all analytes with different coatings, except for As in the Ir-coated platform, for which a remarkable gain was obtained in comparison to the other coatings. The lifetimes of the treated tubes were in the range 50 to more than 1000 cycles, being especially long for Sb and Ag in the Rh-coated platform, more than 600 and 1000 cycles, respectively. The Rh coating could not be used for Bi and Cd. Analysis of a certified reference water and of acid oyster tissue digests showed the absence of interference and good precision. Advantages of the permanent coatings are the possibility of low blanks byin situcleaning of the modifier and shorter analysis time.     

Renewability is not Enough: Recent Advances in the Sustainable Synthesis of Biomass‐Derived Monomers and Polymers

Taking advantage of the structural diversity of different biomass resources, recent efforts were directed towards the synthesis of renewable monomers and polymers, either for the substitution of petroleum‐based resources or for the design of novel polymers. Not only the use of biomass, but also the development of sustainable chemical approaches is a crucial aspect for the production of sustainable materials. This review discusses the recent examples of chemical modifications and polymerizations of abundant biomass resources with a clear focus on the sustainability of the described processes. Topics such as synthetic methodology, catalysis, and development of new solvent systems or greener alternative reagents are addressed. The chemistry of vegetable oil derivatives, terpenes, lignin, carbohydrates, and sugar‐based platform chemicals was selected to highlight the trends in the active field of a sustainable use of renewable resources.