Photobioelectronic studies with thylakoid membranes

The research described in this paper presents a method for chemically modifying the surface of plant photosynthetic membranes in such a way that electrical contact can be made. Colloidal platinum was prepared, precipitated directly onto thylakoid membranes from aqueous solution, and entrapped on fiberglass filter paper. This composition of matter was capable of sustained simultaneous photoevolution of hydrogen and oxygen when irradiated at any wavelength (400–700 nm) in the chlorophyll absorption spectrum. Experimental data support the interpretation that part of the platinum metal catalyst is precipitated adjacent to the photosystem-I reduction site of photosynthesis and that electron transfer occurs across the interface between photosystem I and the catalyst. When contacted with metal electrodes, the thylakoid-platinum combination was capable of generating a sustained flow of current through an external load resistor. Procedures for preparing this material and experimental data on its catalytic and electronic properties are presented. Also presented is an analysis of the flow of photocurrent in terms of the interfacial electron transfer reactions that occur at the interfaces of the components of the assembly.     

Tumor cell detection method using complement-mediated cytolytic reaction and imaging sensor system

A novel tumor-detection system consisting of complementmediated cytolytic reaction and an image processing system was developed for the simple and rapid determination of tumor cells. The present system consists of a CCD image sensor, image memory board, personal computer, and microscope. When monoclonal antibody 3C4, which is specific to the guinea pig hepatoma L-10, was added to cell suspension, only L-10 cytolysis occurred. Cytolysis caused a decrease in brightness of the cells observed by phase-contrast microscopy. The phase contrast image of the cells before cytolysis was converted to a digitalized signal and stored in computer memory. After cytolysis, a brightness threshold above that of lysed cells was subtracted from the digitalized signal and compared to the signal stored before reaction. L-10 cells in mixed cell suspension were determined specifically by the system. Measurement time was only 2 sec and overall time, including reaction time, was approximately 30 min. Since this method does not require a cell washing process, automation of the whole system is possible.     

Structural determination of carvone, a component of spearmint, by means of gas electron diffraction augmented by theoretical calculations

The molecular structure and conformation of carvone, a compound with a minty odor, were investigated by means of gas electron diffraction supported by theoretical calculations. Electron diffraction patterns were recorded by heating the nozzle up to 128 °C to obtain enough scattering intensity. The infrared spectrum was also measured by using an absorption cell with a path length of 10 m. The obtained molecular scattering intensities were analyzed with the aid of theoretical calculations and infrared spectroscopy. It was revealed that the experimental data are well reproduced by assuming that carvone consists of a mixture of three conformers that have the isopropenyl group in the equatorial position and mutually differ in the torsional angle around the single bond connecting the ring and the isopropenyl group. It was also found that the puckering amplitude of the ring of carvone is close to those of menthol and isomenthol, a minty compound and its nonminty isomer. The determined structural parameters (r_g and ∠_α) of the most abundant conformer of carvone are as follows: 〈r(C-C)〉=1.520(3) Å; 〈r(CC)〉=1.360(5) Å; r(CO)=1.225(5) Å; 〈r(C-H)〉=1.104(4)Å; 〈∠CC-C〉=121.1(5)°; 〈∠C-C-C〉=110.4(5)°; ∠C-CO-C=117.1(14)°; 〈∠C-C-H〉=111.1(13)°. Angle brackets denote average values and parenthesized values are the estimated limits of error (3σ) referring to the last significant digit.     

Summary of ISO/TC 201 Standard XI. ISO 17974:2002—Surface chemical analysis—High‐resolution Auger electron spectrometers—Calibration of energy scales for elemental and chemical‐state analysis

This International Standard specifies a method for calibrating the kinetic energy scales of Auger electron spectrometers for elemental and chemical‐state analysis at surfaces. It is only applicable to instruments that incorporate an ion gun for sputter cleaning. This International Standard further specifies a method to establish a calibration schedule, to test for the kinetic energy scale linearity at one intermediate energy, to confirm the uncertainty of the scale calibration at one low and one high kinetic energy value, to correct for small drifts of that scale and to define the expanded uncertainty of the calibration of the kinetic energy scale for a confidence level of 95%. This uncertainty includes contributions for behaviours observed in interlaboratory studies but does not cover all of the defects that could occur. This International Standard is not applicable to instruments with kinetic energy scale errors that are significantly non‐linear with energy, to instruments operated at relative resolutions poorer than 0.2% in the constant ΔE/E mode or poorer than 1.5 eV in the constant ΔE mode, to instruments requiring tolerance limits of ±0.05 eV or less or to instruments equipped with an electron gun that cannot be operated in the energy range 5–10 keV. This standard does not provide a full calibration check, which would confirm the energy measured at each addressable point on the energy scale and should be performed according to the manufacturer's recommended procedures. Crown Copyright © 2003. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Electron diffraction study of the molecular structure of gaseous 1,1-dibromo-3,3,5,5-tetramethyl-1-stanna-3,5-disila-4-oxacyclohexane,Br2Sn(CH2SiMe2)2O

The molecular structure of gaseous Br₂Sn(CH₂SiMe₂)₂O was studied by electron diffraction. The six-membered ring has a chair conformation whereas the entire molecule possessesC _s symmetry. The existence of a boat conformer cannot be completely excluded. The results of theoretical calculations for a twisted-boat conformation are at variance with the experimental data. Steric strain caused by mutual repulsion of the two axial methyl groups is reduced to the tilt of the Me₂Si fragments in opposite directions. This results in an increase (up to 26°C) in the angle formed by the bisector of the C_M-Si-C_M angle with the C_cSiO plane. The main geometrical parameters are as follows:r _g (Å): Si-O 1.708(20); Si-C_M 1.862(20); Si-C_c 1.882(9); Sn-C 2.108(26); Sn-Br 2.456(3); C-H 1.099(30); (degr.): C-Sn-C 105(2); Br-Sn-Br 107.9(1.2); Si-O-Si 129.6(3); C_M-Si-C_M 112; Si-C-H 113 (fixed value in accordance with experiment); C_c-Si-O 107(2); Sn-C-Si 109(2); torsion angles: (Si-C) 52(2); (Si-O) 62(1); (C_c-Sn) 54(1). The average amplitudes were fixed at the values calculated from the force field. Structural parameters of molecules with similar structures were analyzed and compared.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 2, pp. 384–387, February, 1993.     

薄层液/液界面电子转移动力学的研究进展

薄层循环伏安法是研究液/液界面电荷转移的一种新方法,具有简单、快速、易操作的优点。文章回顾了液/液界面电化学的发展历史,介绍了薄层法的实验原理,对其在电化学中的应用和研究进展进行了评述,总结了界面驱动力与电子转移速率的关系。     

Strained Structure in Ho0.5Sr0.5MnO3

The Ho_0.5Sr_0.5MnO₃ perovskite, synthesized in air, has been studied by combining neutron powder and electron diffraction techniques. The Pnma-type structure exhibits a strong tilting of the MnO₆ octahedra. This octahedra tilting and microtwinning involve a complex strained structure. No structural transition is observed down to 1.4 K, but short-range A-type antiferromagnetism running over only a few perovskite subcells is evidenced below ≈90 K. The different behavior of this perovskite compared to other Ln_0.5Sr_0.5MnO₃ perovskites is discussed in terms of A-site cationic mismatch.     

自由基链式亲核取代反应(S_(RN)1)的进展

本文评述了自由基链式亲核取代反应的最近进展。内容包括:脂肪族化合物和芳香族化合物按S_(RN)l进行的反应及其机理。     

微铂电极上1-酰基二茂铁动力学参数的测定

本文合成并研究了１－酰基二茂铁在ＣＨ２Ｃｌ２中的伏安行为，测定了它们在ＣＨ２Ｃｌ２中不同支持电解质浓度时的扩散系数，并分明用Ｚ．Ｇａｌｕｓ和Ｋ．Ａｏｋｉ方法计算了两种状态下的电子迁移速率常数。讨论了取代基的诱导效应和共轭效应及其链长对１－酰基二茂铁的动力学性质的影响以及支持电解质及其浓度等因素对伏安曲线的影响。