THE PHOTOTOXICITY OF 2,5-DIPHENYLOXAZOLE (POP) AND 1,4-BIS(5-PHENYLOXAZOL-2-YL)BENZENE (POPOP)

Abstract 2,5-Diphenyloxazole (POP) is widely used for the determination of radioactivity by scintillation counting. It has been found to be phototoxic to the yeasts Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida utilis , to the first instar larvae of the mosquito Aedes aegypti , to the crustaceans Daphnia magna and Artemia salida , as well as to the eggs of Drosophila melanogaster . The related molecule 1,4-bis(5-phenyloxazol-2-yl)benzene (POPOP) is also phototoxic, but to a lesser degree. Both POP and POPOP can sensitize the formation of singlet oxygen.     

Two parameter donor-acceptor approach to solvent effects on the electrode kinetics of cations

A two parameter approach to solvent variations in the electroreduction rate constants of cobalt complexes and europium cations is presented and discussed in terms of solvent—solute and solvent—solvent interactions.

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Ein Zwei-Parameter Donor-Acceptor-Ansatz für Lösungsmitteleffekte bei der Elektrodenkinetik von Kationen (Kurze Mitteilung)

Zusammenfassung Es wird eine Zwei-Parameter-Annäherung der Lösungsmitteleinflüsse auf die Geschwindigkeitskonstanten der Elektroreduktion von Kobalt-Komplexen und Europium-Kationen präsentiert und auf der Basis von Lösungsmittel—gelöster Stoff- und Lösungsmittel—Lösungsmittel-Wechselwirkung diskutiert.

     

On the microcanonical ensemble for a spin system interacting with one-mode electromagnetic field

A system described by the Dicke Hamiltonian is considered. It is known that for the canonical density operator describing such a system, the internal energyU is strictly negative. On the other hand, the microcanonical density operator can be defined for an arbitrary value ofU. The thermodynamic limit for the microcanonical density operator is investigated. In the caseU<0 the obtained results are completely equivalent to those of the canonical density operator. However, in the caseU>0 it turns out that the photon density is non-zero, and that the entropy and the mean spin are independent ofU. Moreover, forU>0 the coupling constant of the Hamiltonian does not appear in any thermodynamic formula after the thermodynamic limit is performed.     

7-Substituted prostaglandin analogues. A new synthetic approach

Starting from methyl 7-oxo-7-(1-cyclopentene)-heptanoate, a simple synthesis of the methyl esters of 7-oxo- and 7-hydroxy-9,11-dideoxy-PGF ₁ as a model for 7-substituted prostaglandin analogues is described.

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7-Substituierte Prostaglandin-Analoge — ein neuer Syntheseweg

Zusammenfassung Ausgehend von Methyl-7-oxo-7-(1-cyclopenten)-heptanoat wird eine einfache Synthese der Methylester von 7-Oxo- und 7-Hydroxy-9,11-dideoxy-PGF ₁ als Modellverbindungen für 7-substituierte Prostaglandinanaloge beschrieben.

     

Narrow band quantitative and multivariate electroencephalogram analysis of peri-adolescent period

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: The peri-adolescent period is a crucial developmental moment of transition from childhood to emergent adulthood. The present report analyses the differences in Power Spectrum (PS) of the Electroencephalogram (EEG) between late childhood (24 children between 8 and 13 years old) and young adulthood (24 young adults between 18 and 23 years old). RESULTS: The narrow band analysis of the Electroencephalogram was computed in the frequency range of 0--20 Hz. The analysis of mean and variance suggested that six frequency ranges presented a different rate of maturation at these ages, namely: low delta, delta-theta, low alpha, high alpha, low beta and high beta. For most of these bands the maturation seems to occur later in anterior sites than posterior sites. Correlational analysis showed a lower pattern of correlation between different frequencies in children than in young adults, suggesting a certain asynchrony in the maturation of different rhythms. The topographical analysis revealed similar topographies of the different rhythms in children and young adults. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) demonstrated the same internal structure for the Electroencephalogram of both age groups. Principal Component Analysis allowed to separate four subcomponents in the alpha range. All these subcomponents peaked at a lower frequency in children than in young adults. CONCLUSIONS: The present approaches complement and solve some of the incertitudes when the classical brain broad rhythm analysis is applied. Children have a higher absolute power than young adults for frequency ranges between 0-20 Hz, the correlation of Power Spectrum (PS) with age and the variance age comparison showed that there are six ranges of frequencies that can distinguish the level of EEG maturation in children and adults. The establishment of maturational order of different frequencies and its possible maturational interdependence would require a complete series including all the different ages.     

Interactions of polar hydrogen bond donor solvents with ions: a theoretical study

Structural Chemistry - Intermolecular interactions between molecules of protic solvents (water, methanol, formic acid, formamide, methylamine and ammonia) and monatomic ions (Li+, Na+, K+,...     

Investigation of turbulent flow field in a Kenics static mixer by Laser Doppler Anemometry

The main purpose of the present paper was to apply the Laser Doppler Anemometry (LDA) technique to measure turbulent liquid flow in a Kenics static mixer. The LDA set-up was a one-channel backscatter system with argon-ion laser. Measurements in the static mixer were carried out for three values of the Reynolds number: 5000, 10000, and 18000. Water was used as the process liquid. Values of the axial and tangential components of the local, mean, and root mean square velocities were measured inside the static mixer. It was observed that the shape of the velocity profile depends strongly on the Reynolds number, Re, as well as on the axial, h, and radial, α, position of the measurement point. Strong dependence of the velocity fluctuations on the Reynolds number was found in the investigated range of Re and the measurement point position. Furthermore, one-dimensional energy spectra of the velocity fluctuations were also obtained by means of the Fast Fourier Transform. Fluctuation spectra of the axial and tangential velocities provided information about the energy density of velocity fluctuations in the observed range of Reynolds numbers. A study of the energy spectra led to the conclusion that the energy density increases with the increasing radial distance from the mixer walls at constant values of h, _Re, and α. Minor variations in the mean value of the energy density, E, were observed together with variations of the measurement point angular position, α. In addition, it was observed that an increase of the Reynolds number causes significant increase of the power spectral density.     

Instant Visual Detection of Picogram Levels of Trinitrotoluene by Using Luminescent Metal–Organic Framework Gel‐Coated Filter Paper

There is an ongoing need for explosive detection strategies to uncover threats to human security including illegal transport and terrorist activities. The widespread military use of the explosive trinitrotoluene (TNT) for landmines poses another particular threat to human health in the form of contamination of the surrounding environment and groundwater. The detection of explosives, particularly at low picogram levels, by using a molecular sensor is seen as an important challenge. Herein, we report on the use of a fluorescent metal–organic framework hydrogel that exhibits a higher detection capability for TNT in the gel state compared with that in the solution state. A portable sensor prepared from filter paper coated by the hydrogel was able to detect TNT at the picogram level with a detection limit of 1.82 ppt (parts per trillon). Our results present a simple and new means to provide selective detection of TNT on a surface or in aqueous solution, as afforded by the unique molecular packing through the metal–organic framework structure in the gel formation and the associated photophysical properties. Furthermore, the rheological properties of the MOF‐based gel were similar to those of a typical hydrogel.