A Halogen-Bond-Driven Artificial Chloride-Selective Channel Constructed from 5-Iodoisophthalamide-based Molecules

Despite considerable emphasis on advancing artificial ion channels, progress is constrained by the limited availability of small molecules with the necessary attributes of self-assembly and ion selectivity. In this study, a library of small molecules based on 5-haloisophthalamide and a non-halogenated isophthalamide were examined for their ion transport properties across the lipid bilayer membranes, and the finding demonstrates that the di-hexyl-substituted 5-iodoisophthalamide derivative exhibits the highest level of activity. Furthermore, it was established that the highest active compound facilitates the selective chloride transport that occurs via an antiport-mediated mechanism. The crystal structure of the compound unveils a distinctive self-assembly of molecules, forming a zig-zag channel pore that is well-suited for the permeation of anions. Planar bilayer conductance measurements proved the formation of chloride selective channels. A molecular dynamics simulation study, relying on the self-assembled component derived from the crystal structure, affirmed the paramount significance of intermolecular hydrogen bonding in the formation of supramolecular barrel-rosette structures that span the bilayer. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that the transport of chloride across the lipid bilayer membrane is facilitated by the synergistic effects of halogen bonding and hydrogen bonding within the channel.     

Anion Sensing through Redox-Modulated Fluorescent Halogen Bonding and Hydrogen Bonding Hosts**

Anion sensing via either optical or electrochemical readouts has separately received enormous attention, however, a judicious combination of the advantages of both modalities remains unexplored. Toward this goal, we herein disclose a series of novel, redox-active, fluorescent, halogen bonding (XB) and hydrogen bonding (HB) BODIPY-based anion sensors, wherein the introduction of a ferrocene motif induces remarkable changes in the fluorescence response. Extensive fluorescence anion titration, lifetime and electrochemical studies reveal anion binding-induced emission modulation through intramolecular photoinduced electron transfer (PET), the magnitude of which is dependent on the nature of both the XB/HB donor and anion. Impressively, the XB sensor outperformed its HB congener in terms of anion binding strength and fluorescence switching magnitude, displaying significant fluorescence turn-OFF upon anion binding. In contrast, redox-inactive control receptors display a turn-ON response, highlighting the pronounced impact of the introduction of the redox-active ferrocene on the optical sensing performance. Additionally, the redox-active ferrocene motif also serves as an electrochemical reporter group, enabling voltammetric anion sensing in competitive solvents. The combined advantages of both sensing modalities were further exploited in a novel, proof-of-principle, fluorescence spectroelectrochemical anion sensing approach, enabling simultaneous and sensitive read out of optical and electrochemical responses in multiple oxidation states and at very low receptor concentration.     

Recent highlights in graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry

Graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) is an elemental analysis technique that has been employed for virtually all types of samples. Traditionally, hollow cathode lamps, line excitation sources, have been employed for excitation. However, in the past two decades, high resolution continuum source (HR CS) GFAAS has been shown to offer greater potential for multielemental analysis, greater flexibility in wavelength selection, the ability to determine molecules, and better characterization and correction for spectral backgrounds. The recent analytical literature is critically reviewed, including solubilization and preconcentration procedures. Solid and slurry sampling have been the focus of recent work; in particular, the enhanced capabilities of HR CS GFAAS provide green methodology with suitable sensitivity, precision, and accuracy. GFAAS has also been employed for elemental speciation, including characterization of forms using the atomization profiles.     

侧链含卤素基团聚芳醚酮的合成及性能

通过分子设计, 合成了新型含碘基苯基的双酚单体4-碘苯基对苯二酚(I-Ph-HQ), 利用上述单体与含氟双酚单体(3-三氟甲基)苯基对苯二酚和氟酮通过亲核取代缩聚反应合成了一系列侧链含卤素基团的聚芳醚酮共聚物(PEEK-CF₃-I). 通过FTIR和 ¹H NMR等测试手段, 表征了共聚物的化学结构. 研究了所合成的PEEK-CF₃-I共聚物的介电性能、热性能和机械性能, 探讨了共聚物中含碘侧基和含氟侧基含量的变化及对材料各项性能的影响. 研究表明, 共聚物中含碘侧基含量的增加能够显著提升共聚物的玻璃化转变温度, 其中共聚物材料PEEK-CF₃-I-10%的玻璃化转变温度为153 ℃, 同时材料依然能够保持优异的机械性能和较低的介电常数.     

光谱辐射照度标准灯的数据插值与曲线拟合方法研究

介绍了多种插值方法与曲线拟合方法,对光谱辐射照度标准灯在所需波长间隔上的照度值进行内插运算,包括这些方法的模型建立、参数计算及误差分析过程。得到了效果较好的插值方法及分段普朗克曲线拟合模型,其中拟合模型较好地体现了光谱辐射照度标准灯的灯丝发射率及灯壳的光谱透射比。最终结果的相对偏差接近国家级计量院提供标准灯的最佳不确定度0.2%。     

利用全反射原理测定水的折射率

介绍一种利用全反射原理测定水的折射率的方法。实验中利用He-Ne激光束在水底产生点光源,根据全反射原理对水底的暗影和水深进行测量,求出水的折射率。     

卤素双原子分子部分电子态的完全振动能谱和离解能

用代数方法(AM)可以获得双原子分子包含最高振动能级在内的所有高阶振动能级的完全振动能谱; 基于Leroy和Bernstein的能级表达式, 研究了卤族元素双原子分子Cl2-A’3∏(2u)、Br2-X1∑+g和I2-0+u电子态的完全振动能谱和离解能, 得到的理论结果与实验符合得很好.     

Characteristics of xenon-lamp pumped pyrromethene 567-doped dye laser based on polymethylmethacrylater

The solid-state medium containing pyrromethene 567 (PM567) in a polymethylmethacrylate polymer host is shown to lase under the flash lamp excitation. The experimental setup is an ordinary industrial product without special design. The bulk transmission losses, the output energy, and the other lasing properties are compared. The medium with the lowest transmission loss, measured to be 0.392 %/cm at 633 nm, gives a laser output of 130 mJ with a slope efficiency of 0.082%.     

超额光谱及其研究进展

超额光谱是借助于热力学中超额函数的概念提出的,是经典热力学函数的补充,它可以提供丰富的分子间相互作用的信息。本文首先介绍了超额光谱的概念和测定方法。然后介绍了超额光谱的用途：提高谱图的表观分辨率、判断体系的非理想性、判断分子间选择性相互作用的优先性、判断二态性以及稳定缔合体的存在和提供分子电荷分布的信息等。其后介绍了超额光谱方法学的若干新进展：超额拉曼光谱、超额偏摩尔红外光谱和固体假二元超额光谱。最后,介绍了超额光谱在几个方面的最新应用：离子液体和分子溶剂体系中的氢键、苯衍生物和二甲基亚砜(DMSO)中的卤键、无机阴阳离子和水的相互作用。综上,超额光谱可以帮助我们得到更加丰富的分子间相互作用的信息,为该领域的研究打开了一扇新窗户。