On the calculation of the gauge volume size for energy‐dispersive X‐ray diffraction

Equations for the calculation of the dimensions of a gauge volume, also known as the active volume or diffraction lozenge, in an energy‐dispersive diffraction experiment where the detector is collimated by two ideal slits have been developed. Equations are given for equatorially divergent and parallel incident X‐ray beams, assuming negligible axial divergence.     

Non-completely elastic interactions in a （2＋1）-dimensional dispersive long wave equation

With the help of a modified mapping method,we obtain two kinds of variable separation solutions with two arbitrary functions for the(2+1)-dimensional dispersive long wave equation.When selecting appropriate multi-valued functions in the variable separation solution,we investigate the interactions among special multi-dromions,dromion-like multi-peakons,and dromion-like multi-semifoldons,which all demonstrate non-completely elastic properties.     

A rapid ultrasound-assisted dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction followed by ultra-performance liquid chromatography for the simultaneous determination of seven benzodiazepines in human plasma samples

A simple and efficient ultrasound-assisted dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction (UA-DLLME) method has been developed for the determination of seven benzodiazepines (alprazolam, bromazepam, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam, lormetazepam and tetrazepam) in human plasma samples. Chloroform and methanol were used as extractant and disperser solvents, respectively. The influence of several variables (e.g., type and volume of dispersant and extraction solvents, pH, ultrasonic time and ionic strength) was carefully evaluated and optimized, using an asymmetric screening design 3²4²//16. Analysis of extracts was performed by ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with photodiode array detection (UPLC-PDA). Under the optimum conditions, two reversed-phases, Shield RP18 and C18 columns were successfully tested, obtaining good linearity in a range of 0.01–5 μg mL⁻¹, with correlation coefficients r > 0.996. Quantification limits ranged between 4.3–13.2 ng mL⁻¹ and 4.0–14.8 ng mL⁻¹, were obtained for C18 and Shield RP18 columns, respectively. The optimized method exhibited a good precision level, with relative standard deviation values lower than 8%. The recoveries studied at two spiked levels, ranged from 71 to 102% for all considered compounds. The proposed method was successfully applied to the analysis of seven benzodiazepines in real human plasma samples.     

Thorium: Phase transformations and equation of state to 300 GPa

Abstract

Equation of state and phase transformations of thorium metal have been investigated to 300 GPa at 300 K in a diamond anvil cell using energy dispersive X-ray diffraction employing synchrotron source. Phase transformations in the 70–100 GPa range indicative of 5f-electron bonding are observed and thorium metal is isostructural with its 4f counterpart cerium at ultra high pressures. The measured static equation of state of thorium to 300GPa (volume fraction V/V _o = 0.40) at 300K is given. At high pressures, the sd to f electronic transfer has significant influence on the measured equation of state of thorium.     

Novel microstructural growth in the surface of Inconel 625 by the addition of SiC under electron beam melting

Electron beam melting is being used to modify the microstructure of the surfaces of materials due to its ability to cause localized melting and supercooling of the melt. This article presents an experimental study on the surface modification of Ni-based superalloy (Inconel 625) reinforced with SiC ceramic particles under electron beam melting. Scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction techniques have been applied to characterize the resulted microstructure. The results revealed growth of novel structures like wire, rod, tubular, pyramid, bamboo and tweezers type morphologies in the modified surface. In addition to that fibrous like structure was also observed. Formation of thin carbon sheet has been found at the regions of decomposed SiC. Electron beam modified surface of Inconel 625 alloy has been hardened twice as compared to the as-received samples. Surface hardening effect may be attributed to both the formation of the novel structures as well as the introduction of Si and C atom in the lattice of Inconel 625 alloy.     

The correct traveling wave solutions for the high-order dispersive nonlinear Schrödinger equation

The high-order dispersive nonlinear Schrödinger equation is considered. The exact solutions were obtained by Zhang et al. [J.L. Zhang, M.L. Wang, X.Z. Li, Phys. Lett. A 357 (2006) 188-195] are analyzed. We can demonstrate that some solutions do not satisfy this equation. To obtain the correct solutions, the F-expansion method is applied to solve it.     

Solvent-based de-emulsification dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction combined with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry for determination of trace organochlorine pesticides in environmental water samples

In this work, we propose solvent-based de-emulsification dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction (SD-DLLME) as a simple, rapid and efficient sample pretreatment technique for the extraction and preconcentration of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) from environmental water samples. Separation and analysis of fifteen OCPs was carried out by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Parameters affecting the extraction efficiency were systematically investigated. The detection limits were in the range of 2–50 ng L⁻¹ using selective ion monitoring (SIM). The precision of the proposed method, expressed as relative standard deviation, varied between 3.5 and 10.2% (n = 5). Results from the analysis of spiked environmental water samples at the low-ppb level met the acceptance criteria set by the EPA.     

Temperature-assisted ionic liquid dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction combined with high performance liquid chromatography for the determination of anthraquinones in Radix et Rhizoma Rhei samples

In this article, a novel method termed as temperature-assisted ionic liquid dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (TA IL-DLLME) combining high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD) was developed for the determination of anthraquinones in Radix et Rhizoma Rhei samples. The ionic liquid (1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate) was used to replace volatile organic solvent as an extraction solvent for the extraction of anthraquinones (aloe-emodin, rhein, emodin, chrysophanol and physcion) from Radix et Rhizoma Rhei. Several important parameters influencing the extraction efficiency of TA IL-DLLME such as the type and volume of extraction solvent and disperser solvent, sample pH, extraction time, extraction temperature, centrifugation time as well as salting-out effects were optimized. Under the optimal conditions, the spiked recovery for each analyte was in the range of 95.2-108.5%. The precisions of the proposed method were varied from 1.1% to 4.4% (RSD). All the analytes exhibited good linearity with correlation coefficients (r²) ranging from 0.9986 to 0.9996. The limits of detection for all target analytes were ranged from 0.50 to 2.02 μg L⁻¹ (S/N = 3). The experimental results indicated that the proposed method was successfully applied to the analysis of anthraquinones in Radix et Rhizoma Rhei.     

超声辅助离子液体分散液相微萃取-高效液相色谱法测定废水中雌激素的研究

将离子液体、分散液相微萃取与超声萃取技术结合,采用疏水性离子液体1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑六氟磷酸盐([C4 MIM][PF6])为萃取剂,建立了超声辅助离子液体分散液相微萃取-高效液相色谱法分析废水中3种雌激素物质(己烯雌酚、双烯雌酚、己烷雌酚)方法.试验采用50μL的离子液体,考察了溶液体积、溶液pH值、超声时间、静置时间、离心时间等因素对富集效果的影响.最佳的萃取条件为:溶液体积为6 mL,甲醇体积0.3 mL,溶液pH值为2.0,超声时间6min,静置时间30min,离心时间10 min.在优化的萃取条件下,3种雌激素的富集倍数可达到96.8～112.4倍;方法的线性范围为0.5-100.0μg/L;检出限为0.25～0.50μ/L.对浓度为5.0μg/L的3种物质测定6次的相对标准偏差为9.2%～10.8%.     

Ultrasound-assisted dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction combined with high-performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence detection for sensitive determination of biogenic amines in rice wine samples

Ultrasound-assisted dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence detection was used for the extraction and determination of three biogenic amines including octopamine, tyramine and phenethylamine in rice wine samples. Fluorescence probe 2,6-dimethyl-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid N-hydroxysuccinimide ester was applied for derivatization of biogenic amines. Acetonitrile and 1-octanol were used as disperser solvent and extraction solvent, respectively. Extraction conditions including the type of extraction solvent, the volume of extraction solvent, ultrasonication time and centrifuging time were optimized. After extraction and centrifuging, analyte was injected rapidly into high-performance liquid chromatography and then detected with fluorescence. The calibration graph of the proposed method was linear in the range of 5–500 μg mL⁻¹ (octopamine and tyramine) and 0.025–2.5 μg mL⁻¹ (phenethylamine). The relative standard deviations were 2.4–3.2% (n = 6) and the limits of detection were in the range of 0.02–5 ng mL⁻¹. The method was applied to analyze the rice wine samples and spiked recoveries in the range of 95.42–104.56% were obtained. The results showed that ultrasound-assisted dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction was a very simple, rapid, sensitive and efficient analytical method for the determination of trace amount of biogenic amines.