The Markov chain associated to a Pick function

To each function ϕ˜(ω) mapping the upper complex half plane ?⁺ into itself such that the coefficient of ω in the Nevanlinna integral representation is one, we associate the kernel p(y, dx) of a Markov chain on ℝ by

Bioactive isocoumarins from a terrestrial Streptomyces sp. ANK302

Four isocoumarins have been isolated from the terrestrial Streptomyces sp. ANK302, namely 6,8-dimethoxy-3-methylisocoumarin (1), 6,8-dihydroxy-3-methylisocoumarin (2), 6,8-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-3-methylisocoumarin (3), and 6,7,8-trimethoxy-3-methylisocoumarin (4). Compound 1 is a new naturally-occurring isocoumarin, and 2 was isolated as a new bacterial product. The structures 1-4 were deduced from high resolution mass, 1D and 2D NMR spectra and by comparison with related compounds from the literature. Compound 2 showed a strong zoosporicidal activity at a concentration of 5 microg/mL against a phytopathogenic oomycete, Plasmopara viticola, and 1 was active against     

Interactions of Hydrogen with Pd@MOF Composites

Physisorption and chemisorption of hydrogen on solid-state materials are two fundamentally different interactions, both of which display advantages and drawbacks for hydrogen storage. It has been hypothesised that their combination by merging two classes of materials showing different sorption behaviour towards hydrogen in the same composite may synergistically combine their desirable properties. As representatives of such composites, palladium nanoparticles, nanoclusters, and single atoms have been encapsulated in a metal-organic framework matrix, embedded, or immobilised in its pores, respectively. In this minireview, we review advances on the understanding and potential applications of the combination of Pd with metal-organic framework matrices through the analysis of the nanocomposite materials’ interaction with hydrogen and sorption properties.     

Exploring the hydrogen absorption into Pd–Ir nanoalloys supported on carbon

Journal of Nanoparticle Research - Copper/silver core/shell nanopowders with different metal ratio have been elaborated by electrochemistry (ultrasound-assisted electrolysis followed by a...     

Effect of Native Reservoir State and Oilfield Operations on Clay Mineral Surface Chemistry

An understanding of clay mineral surface chemistry is becoming critical as deeper levels of control of reservoir rock wettability via fluid–solid interactions are sought. Reservoir rock is composed of many minerals that contact the crude oil and control the wetting state of the rock. Clay minerals are one of the minerals present in reservoir rock, with a high surface area and cation exchange capacity. This is a first-of-its-kind study that presents zeta potential measurements and insights into the surface charge development process of clay minerals (chlorite, illite, kaolinite, and montmorillonite) in a native reservoir environment. Presented in this study as well is the effect of fluid salinity, composition, and oilfield operations on clay mineral surface charge development. Experimental results show that the surface charge of clay minerals is controlled by electrostatic and electrophilic interactions as well as the electrical double layer. Results from this study showed that clay minerals are negatively charged in formation brines as well as in deionized water, except in the case of chlorite, which is positively charged in formation water. In addition, a negative surface charge results from oilfield operations, except for operations at a high alkaline pH range of 10–13. Furthermore, a reduction in the concentrations of Na, Mg, Ca, and bicarbonate ions does not reverse the surface charge of the clay minerals; however, an increase in sulfate ion concentration does. Established in this study as well, is a good correlation between the zeta potential value of the clay minerals and contact angle, as an increase in fluid salinity results in a reduction of the negative charge magnitude and an increase in contact angle from 63 to 102 degree in the case of chlorite. Lastly, findings from this study provide vital information that would enhance the understanding of the role of clay minerals in the improvement of oil recovery.     

Suzuki–Miyaura reactions of the bis(triflates) of 1,3- and 1,4-dihydroxythioxanthone. Electronic and steric effects on the site-selectivity

The palladium(0)-catalyzed Suzuki cross-coupling reactions of the bis(triflates) of 1,3- and 1,4-dihydroxythioxanthone afforded various aryl-substituted thioxanthones. While the Suzuki reactions of the bis(triflate) derived from 1,3-dihydroxythioxanthone proceeded by site-selective attack in favor of position 3, the reactions of the bis(triflate) of 1,4-dihydroxythioxanthone proceeded in favor of position 1. The site-selectivity is controlled by steric and electronic parameters.     

Site-selective Suzuki-Miyaura reactions of the bis(triflate) of 1,3-dihydroxythioxanthone

The palladium(0)-catalyzed Suzuki cross-coupling reaction of the bis(triflate) of 1,3-dihydroxythioxanthone afforded various aryl-substituted thioxanthones. The reactions proceeded with very good site-selectivity in favour of position 3, due to steric reasons.     

The real powers of the convolution of a negative binomial distribution and a Bernoulli distribution

For 0,$"> this note computes essentially the set of in such that the entire series in defined by has all its coefficients non-negative. If and are independent random variables which have respectively Bernoulli and negative binomial distributions, denote by the distribution of . The above problem is equivalent to finding the set of 0$"> such that exists; this set is a finite union of intervals and may be the first example of this type in the literature. This gives the final touch to the classification of the natural exponential families with variance functions of Babel type, i.e. of the form , where is a polynomial with degree