Coupling a Wireless Bipolar Ultramicroelectrode with Nano‐electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry: Insights into the Ultrafast Initial Step of Electrochemical Reactions

We report a new mass spectrometric method for detecting electrogenerated intermediates. This approach is based on simultaneous activation of electrospray ionization and redox reaction on a wireless bipolar ultramicroelectrode, which is fabricated in the tip of a quartz nanopipette. The hollow structure of the ultramicroelectrode permits rapid transferring the transient species from electrode–electrolyte interfaces into the gas phase for mass spectrometric identification on the time scale of microseconds. The long‐sought fleeting intermediates including TPrA^.+, whose lifetime in solution is only 200 μs, and catecholamine o‐semiquinone radicals, the second‐order rate constant of which is typically 10⁹ m ^?1 s^?1, were successfully identified, helping clarify the previously hidden reaction pathways. Accordingly, our method may have wide applicability in exploring the dynamics of many electrochemical reactions, especially their ultrafast initial steps.     

Metabolite profiling and in-vitro colon cancer protective activity of Cycas revoluta cone extract

Abstract

The methanolic extract of Cycas revoluta cone (MECR) was analyzed by GC-MS and UHPLC for metabolite profiling and was evaluated for anti-colon cancer property by using in vitro assays like Cell Viability Assay, Colony Formation Assay, ROS Determination, Flowcytometry, DAPI staining assay, Tunel assay. GC-MS and HPLC analysis confirmed the presence of different phytochemicals in the extract of Cycas revoluta cone. In-vitro studies showed MECR extract showed significant anti-colon cancer activity by reducing proliferation and inducing apoptosis in colon cancer cell (HCT-8) line, but no such activity was seen in normal colon cell (CCD-18Co) line. The investigation confirms that MECR may be a promising candidate in colon cancer protection.     

Reactive polymers incorporating silyl enol ether groups. I. synthesis by radical polymerization of 2-(trimethylsiloxy)-butadiene and 2-(tert)-butyldimethylsiloxy butadiene

2-(Trimethylsiloxy)butadiene (TMSBD) and 2-(tert-butyldimethylsiloxy)butadiene (TBMSBD) were copolymerized with styrene (St) and methyl methacrylate (MMA) under free-radical conditions. The obtained polymers were found to contain reactive silyl enol ether groups in a ratio identical to the TMSBD or TBMSBD molar fraction in the copolymer. All investigated samples displayed only 1,4- and 3,4-microstructures. The influence of several experimental factors on the yields, rates of polymerization, microstructures, and copolymer compositions were examined. Monomer reactivity ratios r₁ and r₂ at 60°C were determined from copolymer composition curves at low conversions. The homopolymerization of TBMSBD was also investigated and results were compared with those previously obtained for TMSBD. A slight increase in rates was observed and was rationalized on the basis of the higher viscosity resulting from the structural change in the monomer. Thermal stabilities of the synthesized polymers were investigated by TGA and their glass transition temperatures were determined by DSC. All measurements are compatible with a possible use of TMSBD and TBMSBD copolymers as reactive polymers. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

扩声系统移频增音的PSpice仿真分析

扩声系统中普遍存在由声反馈导致的啸叫问题。如何合理有效地抑制声反馈,提高扩声系统增益是衡量扩声系统性能的重要依据。实践证明,移频器能显著提高扩声系统增益。虽然移频电路只能应用于语言类扩声系统中,但因其电路实现相对简单、抑制啸叫效果较明显等特点,得到了广泛应用。依据Weaver法移频原理,利用PSpice仿真软件对移频增音电路进行了仿真分析,为广大音响设计工程师提供了有价值的参考。     

一种基于电流反馈放大器的新的通用滤波器

本文介绍了电流反馈放大器（CFA）的基本原理,用四个CFA和几个电阻、电容设计了一种三输入单输出的新的通用滤波器。这种滤波器在无需电阻电容匹配的情况下,能实现二阶的低通、带通、高通、带阻以及全通五种滤波功能。每种滤波功能的特征角频率ω0都能由接地电容调节,而品质因数Q可由接地电阻单独调节。该滤波器对有源和无源元件的灵敏度都不超过1。利用PSPICE软件对电路图进行了仿真,仿真结果与理论分析一致。     

具有反馈控制的非自治Logistic模型的正周期解

A nonautonomous delayed logistic model with linear feedback regulation is pro- posed in this paper.Sufficient conditions are derived for the existence,uniqueness and global asymptotic stability of positive periodic solution of the model.     

In Vitro Evaluation of the Photoreactivity and Phototoxicity of Natural Polyphenol Antioxidants

Polyphenols are a large family of natural compounds widely used in cosmetic products due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory beneficial properties and their ability to prevent UV radiation-induced oxidative stress. Since these compounds present chromophores and are applied directly to the skin, they can react with sunlight and exert phototoxic effects. The available scientific information on the phototoxic potential of these natural compounds is scarce, and thus the aim of this study was to evaluate the photoreactivity and phototoxicity of five phenolic antioxidants with documented use in cosmetic products. A standard ROS assay was validated and applied to screen the photoreactivity of the natural phenolic antioxidants caffeic acid, ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC), and rutin. The phototoxicity potential was determined by using a human keratinocyte cell line (HaCaT), based on the 3T3 Neutral Red Uptake phototoxicity test. Although all studied phenolic antioxidants absorbed UV/Vis radiation in the range of 290 to 700 nm, only DOPAC was able to generate singlet oxygen. The generation of reactive oxygen species is an early-stage chemical reaction as part of the phototoxicity mechanism. Yet, none of the studied compounds decreased the viability of keratinocytes after irradiation, leading to the conclusion that they do not have phototoxic potential. The data obtained with this work suggests that these compounds are safe when incorporated in cosmetic products.     

反应性乳化剂存在下的五元苯丙乳液共聚合

采用反应性乳化剂SE-10N,通过正交实验及单因素实验确定了以苯乙烯、甲基丙烯酸甲酯、丙烯酸丁酯、丙烯酸和丙烯腈为单体的五元无皂苯丙共聚乳液的组成及聚合工艺。所制得的无皂乳液稳定,其乳胶粒大小均匀,粒径为50~60nm,比同组成的有皂乳液乳胶粒的粒径稍小。乳液涂膜透明、硬度达H级;其硬度、耐水性及钙离子稳定性均较同组成有皂乳液的好。     

采用一体化集成泵站的通用供油系统设计

针对某些型号导弹制导控制舱(GCU)进行地面测试过程中要求提供宽范围、高精度的液压问题,提出了一种全新的供油系统设计思路,给出了其液压和电气控制部分的设计,其液压部分由一体化集成泵站加少量分立元件通过分布式导管连接组成,采用压力调控环节减小了输出误差,实现了宽范围、高精度的液压输出.电气设计则采用了抗干扰措施,保证了电路的可靠工作.     

闪耀光栅外腔反馈压窄半导体激光器线宽技术的研究

在讨论半导体激光线宽压窄理论的基础上,利用闪耀光栅作为外部反馈元件,介绍了由中心波长为949.6nm、原始线宽为1.2THz的单管半导体激光器构成的反馈外腔,它能够很好的改善半导体激光器的性能。实验得到了中心波长稳定的、单纵模的高质量激光输出,边模抑制比大于30dB,线宽优于1.2MHz(Δλ<3.6×10-6nm)。实验证实了强反馈能够很好地改善外腔半导体激光器的动态特性。