Binding energy of impurity states in an inverse parabolic quantum well under magnetic field

 We have investigated the effects of the magnetic field which is directed perpendicular to the well on the binding energy of the hydrogenic impurities in an inverse parabolic quantum well (IPQW) with different widths as well as different Al concentrations at the well center. The Al concentration at the barriers was always x_max=0.3. The calculations were performed within the effective mass approximation, using a variational method. We observe that IPQW structure turns into parabolic quantum well with the inversion effect of the magnetic field and donor impurity binding energy in IPQW strongly depends on the magnetic field, Al concentration at the well center and well dimensions.     

Electrochemical Polymerization of Aniline at Low Supporting-Electrolyte Concentrations and Characterization of Obtained Films

Conductive polymers of aniline were synthesized in aqueous acidic media such as perchloric, sulfuric, hydrochloric, phosphoric, and trifluoroacetic acids and the effect of supporting electrolyte was investigated. The conductivity of each polyaniline (PAn) sample was determined by the four-probe technique. PAn (H₂SO₄) sample was shown to have the highest conductivity, specifically, 3.55 S cm^–1. The effect of concentrations of monomers and acids on the conductivity of PAn's was studied. It was observed that the conductivity decreased with increasing aniline concentration and increased with increasing sulfuric acid concentration. The conductivities of PAn (CF₃COOH) were also investigated in different supporting electrolytes and highly good increments of its conductivities were obtained. Magnetic properties of the PAn salts were analyzed by Gouy balance measurements and it was found that their conducting mechanisms are of bipolaron nature. From the FTIR analysis it was found that polymerization occurs via the –NH₂ group in a head-to-tail mechanism. The thermal analyses revealed that PAn (HCl) among the PAn salts studied shows the highest thermal stability. Surface analyses of polymers were clarified by scanning electron microscopy. From elemental analysis results, PAn salts were concluded to be in emeraldine structure.     

The reactions of tellurium tetrahalides with triphenylphosphine under ambient conditions

The reactions of tellurium tetrahalides and triphenylphosphine in tetrahydrofuran have been carried out under ambient conditions and afford [(Ph(3)PO)(2)H](2)[Te(2)X(10)] [X = Cl (1), Br (2)] and [(Ph(3)PO)(3)(OH(3)])(2)[TeI(6)] (4). The X-ray structures of 1 and 2 show that they are isostructural and contain discrete [Te(2)X(10)](2-) anions exhibiting octahedral coordination around both tellurium atoms with one shared edge and [Ph(3)POH...OPPh(3)](+) cations that show strong hydrogen bonds (the O...O distances are 2.399 and 2.404 A for 1 and 2, respectively). The compound 4 is built up with discrete octahedral hexaiodotellurate anions and [(Ph(3)PO)(3)(OH(3))](+) cations. The reaction of TeBr(4) and PPh(3) also results in the formation of formally zwitterionic Ph(3)PO(CH(2))(4)TeBr(4) (3). This reaction involves an unprecedented THF ring opening in which the oxygen atom becomes bonded to the phosphorus atom of triphenylphosphine and the carbon atom at the other end of the five-atomic chain becomes bonded to the tellurium atom of TeBr(4). The ring opening of the solvent THF is also taking place in the reaction involving tellurium tetraiodide, as indicated by the formation of C(4)H(8)TeI(2) (5). The reaction may initially lead to Ph(3)PI(2) that reacts with THF yielding Ph(3)PO and ICH(2)(CH(2))(2)CH(2)I. The latter species reacts with elemental tellurium producing 5. Depending on the conditions upon crystallization, two polymorphs of C(4)H(8)TeI(2) (5a and 5b) are observed. While the molecular structures of the two forms are virtually identical, their packing and intermolecular contacts are different. Two further minor products (6a and 6b) were isolated in the reaction of TeI(4) and PPh(3): Both are formally 1:1 adducts of 5 and TeI(4), but they differ considerably in their structures. 6a can be formulated as [C(4)H(8)TeI(+)](2)[Te(2)I(10)(2-)] and 6b as [C(4)H(8)TeI(+)](2)(TeI(3)(+))(2)(I(-))(4). The latter compound exhibits framework similar to that of the tetramers in gamma- and delta-TeI(4).     

Co-activation of Gi and Gq proteins exerts synergistic effect on human platelet aggregation through activation of phospholipase C and Ca2+ signalling pathways

Our previous studies have shown that subthreshold concentrations of two platelet agonists exert synergistic effects on platelet aggregation. Here we studied the mechanism of synergistic interaction of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and epinephrine mediated platelet aggregation. We show that 5-HT had no or little effect on aggregation but it did potentiate the aggregation response of epinephrine. The synergistic interaction of 5-HT (1-5 microM) and epinephrine (0.5-2 microM) was inhibited by alpha2-adrenoceptor blocker (yohimbine; IC50= 0.4 microM), calcium channel blockers (verapamil and diltiazem with IC50 of 10 and 48 mM, respectively), PLC inhibitor (U73122; IC50=6 microM) and nitric oxide (NO) donor, SNAP (IC50=1.6 microM)). The data suggest that synergistic effects of platelet agonists are receptor-mediated and occur through multiple signalling pathways including the activation PLC/Ca2+ signalling cascades.     

Synthesis of tetrahydrofurans via silicon promoted Pummerer type reaction

A novel, unprecedented transformation of δ-hydroxysulfoxides into substituted tetrahydrofurans by a silicon promoted Pummerer type reaction is disclosed. The transformation is shown to be general and is brought about under very mild reaction conditions. The products with the sulfide group at the anomeric carbon provide a suitable handle to carry out further transformations.     

Toxic and trace element analysis of surface sediments from the Gulf of Saros by INAA and XRF methods

Some surface sediment samples, collected from 53 sampling sites of the Saros Gulf, were analyzed quantitatively by radioisotope energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) and instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA). Results indicated some correlations between Rb and Sr (r = 0.64), Fe₂O₃ and MnO (r = 0.59), Th and La (r = 0.71), Th and Ce (r = 0.64), Th and Sm (r = 0.60), concentration pairs. U and Th results are found to be compatible with those given in the literature for marine sediments.     

Modular and stereoselective formal synthesis of MeBmt, an unusual amino acid constituent of cyclosporin A

A convergent, flexible and stereoselective formal synthesis of MeBmt, the nonproteinogenic amino acid constituent of cyclosporin A is disclosed. The sulfinyl moiety has been exploited as the internal nucleophile to stereo- and regioselectively functionalize an allylic carbamate.     

Quantification of antimony depth profiles in Sb-doped tin dioxide thin films

Sb-doped SnO(2) thin films, deposited by atomic layer epitaxy (ALE) for gas sensor applications, have been characterized by secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS). Quantification of the depth profile data has been carried out by preparing a series of ion implanted standards. Average concentrations determined by SIMS have been compared with Sb/Sn ratios obtained by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry and proton induced X-ray emission (PIXE) spectrometry and have been found to be in good agreement. However, a detection limit of 5x10(18) at cm(-3) could only be obtained because of mass interferences. SIMS data show that the ALE technique can be used to produce a controllable growth and doping of thin films.     

Determination of lead concentration and film thickness in electroluminescent calcium sulfide thin films by X-ray fluorescence

Summary For the analysis of electroluminescent thin films, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) provides a convenient method as both the concentration of the dopant and the film thickness can be determined rapidly and non-destructively. An XRF method for the determination of thickness and lead concentration in lead doped calcium sulfide thin films was developed. Calibration standards made of polyvinyl alcohol and gelatin as well as filter paper standards were used. In addition, the applicability of a fundamental parameter program UniQuant was investigated. For comparison, the concentrations of lead and calcium were determined after dissolution by atomic absorption spectrometry. Generally, the correlation between the different methods excluding the use of filter paper standards was satisfactory. When the dopant concentration was very low or very high, however, the fundamental parameter program yielded best results. Determination of thicknesses by XRF was made by comparing the sulfur K intensities of the sample and those of a zinc sulfide standard. A correction factor for molar masses and densities was applied. The thicknesses obtained were compared to those measured with a profilometer after etching and the deviations were found to be less than 10%.Dedicated to Professor Dr. Wilhelm Fresenius on the occasion of his 80th birthday     

Simple preparation of iron stabilized carboxonium ions. Concurrent complexation,rearrangement and alcohol addition to terminal acetylenes

CpFe(CO)₂[C(OEt)R]BF₄ complexes can be prepared by reaction of CpFe(CO)₂(isobutylene)BF₄ with monoalkylated acetylenes in methylene chloride/ethanol solutions. Methyl propiolate yields methyl trans-2-ethoxy-acrylate, in a reaction catalytic in CpFe(CO)₂(isobutylene)BF₄, and internal acetylenes can be transformed to CpFe(CO)₂(vinyl ether)BF₄ complexes.