Vibrational spectroscopic characterization of 4-acylamidobenzenethiol-stabilized gold nanoparticles

A simple preparation method of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) with 4-acylamidobenzenethiol derivative (BD) was improved to obtain the larger size of AuNPs which exhibited localized surface plasmon resonance. The spectroscopic characterizations of two kinds of BD-stabilized AuNPs were carried out by means of ATR-FTIR and Raman spectroscopy in order to clarify the conformation and orientation of BDs adsorbed on AuNPs. The relation between the stability of AuNPs and the adsorbed states of BDs were also discussed. The average sizes of the resulting AuNPs were 18 nm for BD1 and 30 nm for BD2, respectively. It was found that the BD1-capped AuNPs formed large aggregates. The results of vibrational spectroscopy revealed that loosely packed self-assembled monolayer (SAM) of BD1 molecules was formed on the surface of the AuNPs; on the other hand, densely packed SAM was formed in the case of BD2. We concluded the difference behavior between the two types of molecules was caused by the functional groups. The sulfuryl groups of BD2 induced highly ordered SAM and suppressed aggregate formation of AuNPs.     

Water dependent structural changes of silk from Bombyx mori gland to fibre as evidenced by Raman and IR spectroscopies

DSC, attenuated total reflexion infrared (ATR-FTIR), and Raman microspectroscopy were used for the first time in a close to in vivo environment to study ready-to-spin Bombyx mori silkworms. The aim was to understand the change of the fibroin backbone organisation from the gland to the fibre. Raman shifts of the Amide I components reveal a strong change of organisation in the middle part of the hydrated gland, as anticipated previously measured modifications of salts concentrations and pH. Series of bands characteristics of the fully hydrated silk disappear, as observed for spider silk, despite the different aminoacid sequence. Confirmation is obtained from IR spectra taking into account the superimposed water component. The change of the silk–water interaction in the central part of the gland, from a hydrophobic to hydrophilic behaviour, is related to the water content decrease along the gland. pH sensitive carboxylate side chains markers confirm the modification. Fibroin organisation was also studied in the dried gland and in the spun fibre. The fibre extrusion by orients the fibroin chains along the fibre axis, with intercalated water molecules, leading to a material with specific mechanical properties, compared to the amorphous dried gland.     

Speciation and detection of arsenic in aqueous samples: A review of recent progress in non-atomic spectrometric methods

Inorganic arsenic (As) displays extreme toxicity and is a class A human carcinogen. It is of interest to both analytical chemists and environmental scientists. Facile and sensitive determination of As and knowledge of the speciation of forms of As in aqueous samples are vitally important. Nearly every nation has relevant official regulations on permissible limits of drinking water As content. The size of the literature on As is therefore formidable. The heart of this review consists of two tables: one is a compilation of principal official documents and major review articles, including the toxicology and chemistry of As. This includes comprehensive official compendia on As speciation, sample treatment, recommended procedures for the determination of As in specific sample matrices with specific analytical instrument(s), procedures for multi-element (including As) speciation and analysis, and prior comprehensive reviews on arsenic analysis. The second table focuses on the recent literature (2005–2013, the coverage for 2013 is incomplete) on As measurement in aqueous matrices. Recent As speciation and analysis methods based on spectrometric and electrochemical methods, inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry, neutron activation analysis and biosensors are summarized. We have deliberately excluded atomic optical spectrometric techniques (atomic absorption, atomic fluorescence, inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry) not because they are not important (in fact the majority of arsenic determinations are possibly carried out by one of these techniques) but because these methods are sufficiently mature and little meaningful innovation has been made beyond what is in the officially prescribed compendia (which are included) and recent reviews are available.     

Agro-environmental characterization of semi-arid Mediterranean soils using NIR reflection and mid-IR-attenuated total reflection spectroscopies

The use of infrared spectroscopy to perform an agro-environmental soil characterization in areas with high degradation risks, like the Mediterranean semi-arid environments, has been evaluated using diffuse reflection near infrared spectroscopy (NIR) and attenuated total reflection middle infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). Soils from calcareous substratum, beneath three management types (organic, conventional and natural vegetation) have been studied. Factors like the parent material, the depth of sampling and the slope position have been considered. Although the parent material seems to be the factor most influencing the infrared spectral pattern, especially in the mid-IR region, soils under different management practices can also be differentiated on the basis of their spectral characteristics. It is interesting to note that the differences between the soils under conventional practices and after more than twenty years of organic management are much more evident for soils developed on marls than for those developed on colluvial limestones. This can be attributed to less degradation of the latter type of soils even under conventional management due to their more evolved nature and resilience. Considering the results, a combination of NIR and mid-IR spectroscopy could improve soil classification performance, being especially useful for the fast identification of those soils suffering severe degradation.     

Interfacial reaction of silver ultra-thin film deposited on interpenetrating polymer network substrate by liquor-phase reduction

The interfacial reaction, metal transformations, and nonmetal bond types of silver ultra-thin film deposited on polyurethane (PU) based interpenetrating polymer networks (IPN) substrate by the liquor-phase reduction at room temperatures were studied by atomic force microscope (AFM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). The IPN substrate was prepared by dip-pulling precursors onto a silicon wafer or a glass plate, followed by solidification at room temperature. The interpenetrate structures of IPN with two crosslinked networks restricted the aggregation of silver during the reduction and deposition. The devised -OH terminal group in PU simplified the determination of reactive site in IPN and reinforced the adhesion between IPN and silver through interfacial reaction. The XPS results, which matched well with the ATR-FTIR results, verified the chemical reactive site of PU in IPN with silver in the oxide state.     

衰减全反射傅里叶红外光谱在聚丙烯的表面改性的应用

应用衰减全反射傅里叶变换红外光谱法(ATR-FTIR)对聚丙烯共混薄膜的表面组成进行了测试.通过比尔定律的验证,确认1 103和1 733 cm-1可以分别用于含聚乙二醇和含羰基结构单元的改性剂共混体系的定量计算.利用ATR校正程序,以相应的特征峰峰面积比作为定量测定的基准,可以减少测试误差.通过工作曲线法,定量地分析了聚丙烯共混物薄膜表层中改性剂的含量.此外,利用变角全反射,通过改变入射光线的角度,可以测定不同深度的改性剂含量,剖析改性剂在PP共混薄膜的表层分布.     

Non-invasive Monitoring of Biochemical Response of Wheat Seedlings Toward Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Treatment Using Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared and Laser Induced Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Widespread commercial application of titanium dioxide nanoparticles leads to their dispersion in the environment and inevitable interaction with living organisms. Their presence necessitates the monitoring of nanoparticle interactions with plants using advanced techniques that are capable of noninvasively and sensitively estimating the changes involved in the biochemical profile. The current study aims to investigate the effects of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on biochemicals of wheat leaves using label free, nondestructive, rapid, sensitive, and advanced spectroscopic probes: laser induced fluorescence and attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy coupled with multivariate analysis. The fluorescence and infrared spectra of control and titanium dioxide nanoparticle treated wheat leaves were acquired in the region from 400 to 800?nm and 4000 to 485?cm^?1. The treatment of titanium dioxide nanoparticles decreases the chlorophyll content and the concentrations of cellulose, hemicellulose, xyloglucans, pectin, and lignin indicating interferences in the biosynthesis and structure of cell walls of the wheat leaves. The level of amide I, carbonyl, and methylene groups also increases following the treatment of titanium dioxide nanoparticles indicating lipid and protein peroxidation and the accumulation of carbonyl compounds. The changes in the integrated area ratios of the amide II/amide I, carbonyl/methyl, and methylene/amide II bands demonstrate disorder in the membrane integrity. This study establishes the efficiency of noninvasive, label-free, and rapid protocols based on attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared and laser induced fluorescence to monitor the interactions of nanoparticles with plants at early stage of plant growth before visual signs of toxicity appear.     

聚苯乙烯/聚二甲基硅氧烷嵌段与接枝共聚物表面聚集态的研究

利用ATR单点全反射技术以及XPS(X光电子能谱 )测试方法对聚苯乙烯 聚二甲基硅氧烷嵌段 (PS b PDMS)和接枝共聚物 (PS g PDMS)进行了研究 ,发现聚合物膜表面存在着有机硅富集层 ,PS b PDMS有机硅表面富集程度要高于PS g PDMS ,而且不同溶解度参数的成膜溶剂和不同极性的成膜介质对有机硅富集程度有一定的影响 .     

聚3-羟基丁酸酯薄膜结晶的ATR-FTIR研究

使用匀胶机(spincoater),通过溶液铸膜的方法,在铝箔基板上制备出具有不同厚度的聚3羟基丁酸酯(PHB)薄膜.20℃室温条件下,通过衰减全反射傅立叶红外光谱(ATRFTIR)原位观测了不同厚度薄膜的结晶过程,并通过偏光ATRFTIR对薄膜中PHB分子的取向进行了研究.ATRFTIR原位观测结果显示,PHB在薄膜中的结晶速率以及结晶度均随着薄膜厚度的减小而逐渐降低;同时,偏光ATRFTIR测试结果表明,随膜厚减小,薄膜中结晶部分的PHB分子逐渐倾向于沿垂直于基板表面方向取向,膜越薄,倾向越明显.可以认为,PHB分子与基板间的相互作用以及扩散控制结晶导致了上述现象的产生.