α‐Fe2O3 Polyhedral Nanoparticles Enclosed by Different Crystal Facets: Tunable Synthesis,Formation Mechanism Analysis,and Facets‐dependent n‐Butanol Sensing Properties

Three kinds of polyhedral α‐Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles enclosed by different facets including oblique parallel hexahedrons (op‐hexahedral NPs), cracked oblique parallel hexahedrons (cop‐hexahedral NPs), and octadecahedral nanoparticles (octadecahedral NPs), were successfully prepared by simply changing only one reaction parameter in the hydrothermal process. The structural and morphological of the products were systematically studied using various characterizations including X‐ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), revealing that the three kinds of α‐Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles were enclosed by {104}, {110}/{104}, and {102}/{012}/{104} crystal planes, respectively. The exposed facets and shape of the nanocrystals were found to be affected by the adding amount of ethylene glycol in the solvent. The gas‐sensing properties and mechanism of the α‐Fe₂O₃ samples were studied and analyzed, which indicated that the sensitivity of the three samples followed the order of octadecahedral NPs > cop‐hexahedral NPs > op‐hexahedral NPs due to the combined effects of specific surface area and oxygen defects in the nanocrystals.     

Solvo‐thermal Preparation of One Novel Cadmium(II) Coordination Polymer with 1‐(4‐Aminobenzyl)‐1,2,4‐Triazole and Bi‐functional Photo‐Luminescent Sensing for Acetone and Dichromate

In this work a 1,2,4‐triazole derivative 1‐(4‐aminobenzyl)‐1,2,4‐triazole (abtz) was utilized, one new cadmium(II) coordination polymer, namely [Cd(abtz)I₂]_n ( 1 ) was prepared through the powerful solvo‐thermal synthetic strategy. In compound 1 , the abtz building blocks are interlinked through the central Cd^II ions forming the two‐dimensional (2D) layer coordination framework. Powder X‐ray diffraction (PXRD) characterization also reveals that we have prepared the pure phases of coordination polymer 1 . Optical properties have been determined, which can behave the excellent photo‐luminescent emission of coordination polymer 1 . Photo‐luminescent experiment also reveals that coordination polymer 1 can behave the highly sensitive detection for acetone molecules with high K_sv value (K_sv = 4.12 ×10⁴ L · mol^–1) in the recyclable detection fashion. Additionally, coordination polymer 1 also can behave the highly sensitive detection for pollutant dichromate with excellent quenching efficiency K_sv (K_sv = 2.12 × 10⁴ L · mol^–1) and low detection limit [38 × 10^–3 mM (S/N = 3)]. UV/Vis, photo‐luminescent lifetime, and PXRD patterns also have been determined to analyze the detection mechanism.     

Cytomorphology‐based microchip with contour extraction processing for bioparticle analysis

In this paper, we demonstrated an integrated digital image processing framework that is training‐free for high throughput beads or biological cells detection and enumeration by the bead aggregation splitting algorithm. By making contour extraction processing, the aggregated beads can be clearly split for precise counting. It can be potentially embedded on‐chip in a miniaturized medical equipment to automatically adjust illumination condition and de‐noise. This study demonstrates that the existing hematological analysis can be updated from manual classification and counting by high‐speed and precise machine‐based programs.     

Rapid Low-Cost Determination of Lead(II) in Cassava by an iPod-Based Digital Imaging Colorimeter

An iPod-based digital image colorimeter was developed for the determination of lead(II) in cassava. The method is based on the color values of a lead(II) solution following its reaction with dithizone. Lead(II) from cassava was extracted using an ultraviolet-digestion unit followed by the color-forming reaction and image capture using the ColorConc application operated on an iPod touch. The concentration was predicted by comparing the color values with those collected in a database. The time needed for complete digestion was 30?min. The determined concentrations of lead(II) were from 0.10 to 1.00?µg mL^?1. The limits of detection and quantitation were 0.0120 and 0.0399?µg mL^?1, respectively. The recovery values were 105?±?7.07% and 109?±?6.61% at 0.2?µg mL^?1 and 0.4?µg mL^?1 lead(II) (n?=?5). The reported method was demonstrated to be simple, accurate, rapid, precise, and low cost.     

Synthesis,characterization, fluorescence imaging,and cytotoxicity studies of a uracil‐based azo derivative and its metal complexes

A uracil‐based heterocyclic azo derivative was prepared by coupling diazotized 5‐aminouracil with 2‐naphthol. This ligand, viz., 1‐(2,4‐dioxopyrimidine‐5‐yl)‐azo‐naphth‐2‐ol (HNAP), was used as a precursor for the synthesis of a series of complexes with manganese(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II), and zinc(II) ions. Various physicochemical measurements UV–Visible, Infrared (IR), ¹H NMR, ¹³C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), and electron spin resonance (ESR) spectral studies were employed to characterize the ligand and the metal complexes. The ligand showed good selectivity toward Mn²⁺ over the other metal ions with a detection limit of 1.36 μM. This probe was used for the confocal fluorescence imaging of Mn²⁺ ions in Michigan Cancer Foundation‐7 (MCF‐7) cells. The ligand and the metal complexes were tested for their cytotoxicity on the MCF‐7 cell line. It was observed that complexation of HNAP with the metal ions exhibited a promising cytotoxicity.     

DNA-二维纳米片层材料传感平台的构建及其应用

DNA-二维纳米片层材料传感平台结合DNA分子特异性识别能力与二维纳米片层材料优越的物理、化学特性,已成为化学/生物传感器领域重要的研究方向之一.鉴于二维纳米片层材料领域的快速发展,首先介绍了DNA-二维纳米片层材料传感平台的构筑机理,随后重点综述了该传感平台在化学、生物目标物分析检测中的应用研究,并对该类传感平台的应用前景做了展望.     

光致发光与荧光传感 ——光化学基本原理的应用

在物理化学课程教学中融入科学前沿实例可以帮助学生掌握基本原理、提高学习兴趣。光化学是物理化学课程中的重要学习内容,但该部分内容因为涉及到激发态的能量衰减过程而抽象难懂。如果在学习这部分知识时,将该部分原理在指导荧光传感探针设计和研究作用机理方面的应用作为知识灵活运用的实例引入,则对理解和掌握所学内容大有裨益。教学时可通过对荧光传感探针的结构及作用机制、各种光物理过程对荧光发射的影响,以及基于荧光传感原理的科研成果的介绍,使学生体会到物理化学的基本原理在科学前沿中的实际应用。     

共沉淀法制备的CuGa2O4及其气敏性能

采用共沉淀法制备了CuGa_2O_4粉体,采用X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)等对CuGa_2O_4粉体进行了表征。研究了热处理温度和pH对CuGa_2O_4粉体气敏性能的影响,实验结果表明热处理温度为800℃,pH=6.00(热处理4h)条件下制备出的CuGa_2O_4粉体,在室温下(18±2)℃对三甲胺(TMA)具有较好的气敏选择性和较高灵敏度,对1 000μL·L~(-1)的TMA的灵敏度达到310.1,响应和恢复时间分别约为590和80 s,对1μL·L~(-1)的TMA的灵敏度可达到1.3。     

溶剂热法制备石墨烯/SnO2及其气敏性

采用溶剂热法制备了石墨烯/SnO_2(G/SnO_2)纳米材料,利用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)、拉曼光谱(Raman)等对G/SnO_2进行了表征,研究了石墨烯的量和溶剂热温度对该纳米材料气敏性能的影响。实验结果表明,石墨烯可以调节SnO_2晶体的生长:当石墨烯上清液的量为1 mL、热处理温度为160℃时,制备的G/SnO_2纳米材料在室温下对氨气具有较好的气敏选择性和较高的灵敏度;且当气体体积浓度为1 000μL·L~(-1)时,对NH3的灵敏度为266.4,检出限达到了0.01μL·L~(-1)。     

一个对2,4,6-三硝基苯酚和Fe3+离子具有双重荧光传感行为的层状镉(Ⅱ)-有机配位聚合物

通过水热法合成了一个由三连接的2,3-喹啉二甲酸桥联扭曲的Cd²⁺八面体形成的二维层状配位聚合物[Cd（QDA）]_n（1）。该配合物发射出较强的蓝色荧光并具有很高的热稳定性和化学稳定性。更为重要的是,该配合物在乙醇分散体系中可快速识别痕量的2,4,6-三硝基苯酚和Fe³⁺离子,其对2,4,6-三硝基苯酚的淬灭常数（K_sv）和检测限（LOD）分别为6.61×10⁴ L·mol^-1和0.83 μmol·L^-1,对Fe³⁺离子的淬灭常数和检测限分别为1.74×10⁴ L·mol^-1和2.70 μmol·L^-1。