Determination of trace calcium by solid substrate-room temperature phosphorimetry

A new method for the determination of trace calcium by solid substrate-room temperature phosphorimetry is established. It is based on the fact that chromeazurols azurol S-phenanthroline-NaCMC (CAS-phen-NaCMC) system can emit strong and stable room temperature phosphorescence (RTF) on the solid substrate in the filter paper. Ca2 and phenanthroline can form complex ion Ca(phen)32 , which will form complex [Ca(phen)3(CAS)2] with CAS. In the result, the number of CAS molecules in each spot increased, causing sharp increase of the RTP signal of the CAS-phen-NaCMC system.     

Synthesis of Alumina and Silica-Containing Alumina Xerogel Hosts

Using the sol-gel process, we prepared two types of xerogels. Thin, transparent, crack-free alumina disks were prepared from aluminum tri-secondary butoxide (ASB). Addition of partially hydrolyzed tetraethylortho-silicate (TEOS) to such alumina sols produced translucent, warped silica-containing alumina xerogels. While the pure alumina xerogels were water soluble, addition of silica improved their durability. To understand the change in water solubility, we investigated the chemical and structural changes that occurred when silica was added. Characterization was performed using X-ray diffraction analysis, thermal analysis, nitrogen sorption analysis and ²⁷Al NMR spectroscopy.     

胰岛素分子存在形态及结构变化的同步荧光光谱研究

利用同步荧光光谱技术，在波长差Δλ为30nm和80nm下对胰岛素的同步荧光光谱特征进行研究，发现胰岛素中的酪氨酸和色氨酸残基的同步荧光光谱随浓度改变而发生变化，该变化与胰岛素在溶液中的聚集状态以及浓度淬灭作用有关。当在还原剂二硫苏糖醇作用下，胰岛素的同步荧光峰强度和位置均发生明显的变化，因此利用同步荧光光谱的变化对胰岛素分子存在形态和结构进行表征。     

Synchronous fluorescence determination of protein with functionalized CdS nanoparticles as a fluorescence probe

Nanometer-sized fluorescent particles have been successfully synthesized. A synchronous fluorescence method, with high sensitivity and selectivity, has been developed for rapid determination of protein with functionalized CdS as a fluorescence probe. When Δλ=260 nm, maximum synchronous fluorescence is produced at 274 nm at pH 7.0. Under optimal conditions, the calibration graphs are linear over the range 0.1-3.0 μg ml⁻¹ for bovine serum albumin (BSA), 0.1-11.0 μg ml⁻¹ for γ-globulin (γ-G) and 0.1-1.4 μg ml⁻¹ for human serum albumin (HSA), respectively. Limits of determination were 0.01 μg ml⁻¹ for BSA, 0.019 μg ml⁻¹ for γ-G and 0.021 μg ml⁻¹ for HSA, respectively. The relative standard deviations of seven replicate measurements were 1.8% for 1.0 μg ml⁻¹ BSA, 2.2% for 1.0 μg ml⁻¹ γ-G and 2.3% for 1.0 μg ml⁻¹ HSA.     

Pharmaceutical formulation analysis of thalidomide by solid surface room temperature phosphorimetry

A rapid and simple method of analysis for thalidomide formulations has been reported based on solid surface room temperature phosphorimetry. Thalidomide phosphorescence was enhanced by Hg(II) ions deposited on paper substrates previously treated for background reduction. A calibration curve with a linear dynamic range of three orders of magnitude was obtained (1.37 × 10^–6 M – 10^–3 M) and a 1.8 ng absolute limit of detection was estimated. The recovery of the method was tested in pharmaceutical formulations containing thalidomide as the only active ingredient. The values obtained were 96.3 ± 6.6% (employing the calibration curve procedure) and 98.0 ± 5.3% (employing the standard addition procedure), which show the potential of the technique for the analysis of thalidomide in dosage forms.     

Benzoin Condensation in Imidazolium Based Room-temperature Ionic Liquids

Benzoin condensation promoted efficiently in three imidazolium based room temperature ionic liquids [bmim]Br, [bmim]BF4 and [Bnmim]BF4 is reported for the first time. Benzoins were obtained in up to 91% yield within less than 30 min under mild conditions.     

同步荧光—双波长法同时测定抗坏血酸和丙酮酸

提出一种同时测定抗坏血酸和丙酮酸的同步荧光分析法。选择激发单色器和发射单色器的波长差△λ＝８０ｎｍ进行同步扫描，两者的特征峰发明明显“错位”而部分分离。本法用于水果中抗坏血酸和丙酮酸的同时测定，结果满意。     

室温固态反应制备纳米Ba1－xSrxTiO3固溶体及其结构与介电性能研究

采用室温固态反应合成了一系列Ba_1－xSr_xTiO₃固溶体纳米粉末(0≤x≤1.0). 经XRD物相分析和d-间距-组成图证明, 产品为立方晶系的完全互溶取代固溶体. TEM形貌观察, 粒子基本为球形, 平均粒径40 nm. 该方法具有产率高, 无需溶剂, 对环境无污染等优点. 通过制陶实验, 分别测定了该系列固溶体的室温介电常数、介电损失以及介电常数随温度的变化. 结果发现, 采用室温固态反应在BaTiO₃中掺入适量锶, 由于掺杂离子均匀进入母体晶格, 引起居里点降低, 室温介电常数达11000以上, 介电损耗由BaTiO₃纯相的0.03 (3%)降为0.008 (0.8%). 纳米粉体的烧结温度为1180 ℃, 比传统微米级粉体的烧结温度降低100～150 ℃.     

Classification of edible and lampante virgin olive oil based on synchronous fluorescence and total luminescence spectroscopy

Total luminescence and synchronous fluorescence spectroscopies were tested as regards their ability to differentiate edible from lampante virgin olive oils. Total luminescence spectra were recorded by measuring the emission spectra in the range 350-720 nm at excitation wavelengths from 320 to 535 nm. The synchronous fluorescence spectra of 41 edible and 32 lampante virgin olive oils were acquired by synchronous scanning the excitation and emission monochromator maintained at an offset value of 80 nm. Classification of virgin olive oils based on their synchronous fluorescence spectra was performed by hierarchical cluster analysis and principal component analysis using the spectral range of 429-545 nm. Principal component analysis provided better discrimination between the two classes, without any classification error, while hierarchical cluster analysis allowed 97.3% correct classification. These results indicate the capability of fluorescence techniques to differentiate virgin olive oils according to their quality.     

Shpol'skii spectroscopy at the interface of two non-polar microenvironments: a novel approach for the analysis of polycylic aromatic compounds

This article presents a thorough investigation of quantitative parameters for the analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PDBFs) partitioning between an octadecyl silica extraction membrane and microliters of an n-alkane solvent spiked on the surface of the membrane. Shpol'skii spectrometry is directly performed on the surface of the membrane with the aid of a cryogenic fiber optic probe. The analyte concentration in the layer of Shpol'skii solvent follows a linear relationship with the analyte concentration in the water sample and the same is observed for the phosphorescence signal of the cryogenic probe. The accuracy and precision needed for quantitative analysis in aqueous samples is demonstrated. The analytical figures of merit show the feasibility to determine organic pollutants at the parts-per-trillion level with minimum solvent consumption.