Forces between a hard surface and an air–aqueous interface with and without films

The adsorption of particles to air–aqueous interfaces is vital in many applications, such as mineral flotation and the stabilization of food foams. The forces in the system determine whether a particle will attach to an air–aqueous interface. The forces between a particle and an air–aqueous interface are influenced by Derjaguin–Landau–Verwey–Overbeek forces (i.e. van der Waals and electrostatic forces), non–Derjaguin–Landau–Verwey–Overbeek forces (e.g. hydrophobic, hydrodynamic, structural, and capillary forces), liquid drainage, and liquid flow. As an air–aqueous interface can be deformed by a particle, the forces measured between an air–aqueous interface and a particle can differ from those measured between two hard surfaces separated by liquid. The presence of a film at an air–aqueous interface can also change the forces.     

Revealing the Cell Entry Dynamic Mechanism of Single Rabies Virus Particle

The rabies virus is a neurotropic virus that causes fatal diseases in humans and animals. Although studying the interactions between a single rabies virus and the cell membrane is necessary for understanding the pathogenesis, the internalization dynamic mechanism of single rabies virus in living cells remains largely elusive. Here, we utilized a novel force tracing technique based on atomic force microscopy(AFM) to record the process of single viral entry into host cell. We revealed that the force of the rabies virus internalization distributed at (65±25) pN, and the time was identified by two peaks with spacings of (237.2±59.1) and (790.3±134.4) ms with the corresponding speed of 0.12 and 0.04 μm/s, respectively. Our results provide insight into the effects of viral shape during the endocytosis process. This report will be meaningful for understanding the dynamic mechanism of rabies virus early infection.     

胶原-壳聚糖共混膜的微观结构

胶原-壳聚糖共混膜的微观结构;胶原;壳聚糖;共混膜;原子力显微镜(AFM)     

水分子团簇分子力场方法的比较研究

采用传统水分子力场模型(SPC, TIPnP(n=3-5))和极化模型(POL3, AMOEBA, SPC-FQ, TIP4P-FQ)对水分子二聚体团簇性质进行了比较和研究. 以从头计算和实验数据为依据, 分析水分子在外场作用下体系的静电极化, 电荷转移和分子结构变化. 通过水分子二聚体结合能和各分解能量项评价极化静电势能在双分子结合能中的地位和作用, 以及各水分子力场的适用性. 通过水分子团簇多体相互作用能的计算,展示不同极化水分子力场定量计算极化能量的实际能力. 通过对力场模型结果的对比和分析, 为进一步发展极化力场模型, 并应用到其他体系提供借鉴和依据.     

改进力法计算的研究

针对传统力法的缺点, 利用VBA进行了Excel电子表格的编制, 对传统力法 进行了改进. 在保持传统力法的基本原理和计算过程的基础上, 解决了力法计算繁琐的问题, 提高了计算速度和学习效率, 增强了结构力学课程与实际的联系, 对工科课程的教学具有一 定的指导意义.     

Simple and robust digital holography for high-resolution imaging

Based on the point spread function of holographic system,the lateral resolution of digital holographic imaging system without any pre-magnification is studied.The expression of resolution limitation of holographic imaging system is thus presented.We investigate the possibilities to improve the lateral resolution.The simple experimental setup with an off-axis arrangement is built.By using a U.S.Air Force(USAF)test target as microscopic object,the recorded holograms are reconstructed digitally based on the principle of Fresnel diffraction.The lateral resolution of 2.76 μm without any pre-magnification is demonstrated experimentally,which matches the theoretical prediction well.     

Fabrication of metal oxide nanostructures based on Atomic Force Microscopy lithography

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) mechanical lithography is a simple but significant method for nanofabrication. In this work, we used this method to construct nanostructures on Pt/Cu bilayer metal electrodes under ambient conditions in air. The influence of various scratch parameters, such as the applied force, scan velocity and circle times, on the lithography patterns was investigated. The Pt-Cu-Cu _x O-Cu-Pt nanostructure was constructed by choosing suitable scratch parameters and oxidation at room temperature. The properties of the scratched regions were also investigated by friction force microscopy and conductive AFM (C-AFM). The I–V curves show symmetric and linear properties, and Ohmic contacts were formed. These results indicate that AFM mechanical lithography is a powerful tool for fabricating novel metal-semiconductor nanoelectronic devices. Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 90306010), the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University of China (Grant No. NCET-04-0653), the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2007CB616911), and the Science and Technology Department of Henan Province (Grant No. 072300420100)     

Infrared spectroscopic studies of transition metal complexes and polarizability effect

The literature data on substituent influence on the CS, CN, NC, NN, and NO stretching frequencies (ν) in the IR spectra and in specific cases on their respective stretching force constants (k) have been analyzed for 28 series of the transition metal complexes. The ν and k values were first established to depend not only on the inductive and resonance effects but on the polarizability of substituents as well. The contribution of the polarizability effect varies from 0 to 57% with the type of series.     

Block copolymer containing poly(3‐hexylthiophene) and poly(4‐vinylpyridine): Synthesis and its interaction with CdSe quantum dots for hybrid organic applications

Poly(3‐hexylthiophene)‐b‐poly(4‐vinylpyridine) diblock copolymer was synthesized by RAFT polymerization of 4‐vinyl pyridine using a trithiocarbonate‐terminated poly(3‐hexylthiophene) macro‐RAFT agent. The optoelectronic properties and the morphology of the block copolymer blends with CdSe quantum dots were investigated. UV‐vis and fluorescence experiments were performed to prove the charge transfer between CdSe and poly(3‐hexylthiophene)‐b‐poly(4‐vinylpyridine) diblock copolymer. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem, 2011