Dielectric relaxation analysis of starch oligomers and polymers with respect to their chain length

Starch belongs to the polyglucan group. This type of polysaccharide shows a broad β-relaxation process in dielectric spectra at low temperatures, which has its molecular origin in orientational motions of sugar rings via glucosidic linkages. This chain dynamic was investigated for α(1,4)-linked starch oligomers with well-defined chain lengths of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 anhydroglucose units (AGUs) and for α(1,4)-polyglucans with average degrees of polymerization of 5, 10, 56, 70, and so forth (up to 3000; calculated from the mean molecular weight). The activation energy (E_a) of the segmental chain motion was lowest for dimeric maltose (E_a = 49.4 ± 1.3 kJ/mol), and this was followed by passage through a maximum at a degree of polymerization of 6 (E_a = 60.8 ± 1.8 kJ/mol). Subsequently, E_a leveled off at a value of about 52 ± 1.5 kJ/mol for chains containing more than 100 repeating units. The results were compared with the values of cellulose-like oligomers and polymers bearing a β(1,4)-linkage. Interestingly, the shape of the E_a dependency on the chain length of the molecules was qualitatively the same for both systems, whereas quantitatively the starch-like substances generally showed higher E_a values. Additionally, and for comparison, three cyclodextrins were measured by dielectric relaxation spectroscopy. The ringlike molecules, with 6, 7, and 8 α(1,4)-linked AGUs, showed moderately different types of dielectric spectra. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 42: 188–197, 2004     

Cyclo[(6-amino-6-deoxy-d-galactonic acid)4]: a new class of carbopeptoid-cyclodextrin

The formation of the 28-membered ring cyclo[(6-amino-6-deoxy-d-galactonic acid)₄] by cyclisation of a protected open chain fully hydroxylated nylon 6 linear tetramer in modest yield provides the first example of a new class of carbopeptoid-cyclodextrin.     

Subtilisin catalysis of substrate anchored in cyclodextrin

The N-benzoyl-l-tyrosine ethyl ester (BTEE) anchored in cyclodextrin (β and β-methyl CD) serves as an excellent substrate for subtilisin Carlsberg catalysis. The rate of hydrolysis was found to be approximately twofold higher than that of the methanolic substrate. The K_mapp and V_max values for the CD anchored substrates were significantly higher than the methanol-solubilized BTEE.     

Studies on the self-assembly behavior of the amphiphilic block copolymer of PSt-b-PAA in apolar solvents with polar fluorescent probe

The block copolymer of polystyrene-b-poly(butyl acrylate) (PSt-b-PBA) with a well-defined structure was synthesized by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP); its structure was characterized, and the living polymerization was also validated by gel permeation chromatography, Fourier transform infrared, and ¹H NMR measurements. Then, the amphiphilic block copolymer of polystyrene-b-poly(acrylic acid) (PSt-b-PAA) has been prepared by hydrolysis of PSt-b-PBA, and copolymers of PSt-b-PAA with longer PSt blocks and shorter PAA blocks were obtained by controlling the conditions of ATRP polymerization. The reversed micelle solution of PSt-b-PAA in toluene was prepared by using the single-solvent dissolving method, and the reverse micellization behavior of PSt-b-PAA in toluene was mainly investigated in this paper. The fluorescent probe technique was used by using polar fluorescence compound N-(1-Naphthyl)ethylenediamine dihydrochloride (NEAH) as a polar fluorescent probe to study the reverse micellization behavior of PSt-b-PAA. It was found that the reverse micellization behaviors of PSt-b-PAA in toluene can be clearly revealed by using NEAH as a polar fluorescence probe, and the critical micelle concentrations (cmcs) can be well displayed. The experimental results showed that the self-assembling behavior of PSt-b-PAA in toluene depends apparently on the microstructure of the macromolecules and is also influenced by the temperature. For the copolymers of PSt-b-PAA with the same length of hydrophobic PSt blocks, the copolymer with a longer hydrophilic block PAA has lower cmc, and at higher temperature, the copolymer has lower cmc.     

Williamson法合成两亲性聚醚砜酮-聚乙二醇接枝共聚物

含二氮杂萘酮结构的聚醚砜酮(PPESK)是一种新型的耐热可溶解工程塑料,其玻璃化温度高达263~305℃,可用来制造耐高温气体分离、超滤和纳滤膜,表现出优异的综合性能[1~4].然而,膜材料本身的疏水特性使PPESK膜在过滤操作中易遭受膜污染,导致膜性能下降,对膜材料进行亲水化改性以抑     

Extending the scope of enantiomer separation by capillary supercritical fluid chromatography on immobilized polysiloxane-anchored permethyl-β-cyclodextrin (Chirasil-Dex)

Immobilized polysiloxane-anchored permethyl-β-cyclodextrin (Chirasil-Dex) with a cyclodextrin content of approximately 30 % by weight, previously employed as a versatile chiral stationary phase for the separation of enantiomers by GC, has been used for the separation of enantiomers by capillary supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC). A considerable number of racemates could be resolved, e.g. aromatic alcohols, amino alcohols (TFA derivatives), and underivatized acids. Many pharmaceutical compounds were among those analyzed, including several NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen and ketoprofen), a steroidal drug (nor-gestrel), a barbiturate (hexobarbital), and others. Among the racemates resolved were many which cannot be analyzed by GC owing to low volatility or decomposition at elevated temperatures. For two racemates, analysis temperature and mobile phase density were systematically varied to give constant analysis times or capacity factors k. Low temperatures (ca 60 °C) yielded the best separation in term of separation factor, α, or resolution, R_s, even though higher densities had to be used. In comparison with GC, capillary SFC was able to furnish higher separation factors and similar resolution. The applicability of capillary SFC for the analysis of mixtures of cyclodextrin derivatives, e.g. those used in the synthesis of Chirasil-Dex, was, furthermore, demonstrated.     

Elucidation of the Role of the Complex in Hydride Transfer Reaction between Methylene Blue and 1-Benzyl-1,4-dihydronictinamide by Effect of γ-Cyclodextrin

The kinetics of the hydride transfer reaction between Methylene Blue (MB⁺) and 1-benzyl-1,4-dihydronicotinamide (BNAH) were studied in 10% ethanol-90% water mixed solvents containing β- and γ-cyclodextrins (β-CD and γ-CD). The pseudo-first order rate constant shows kinetic saturation at high initial concentration of BNAH. This indicates the formation of a complex between MB⁺ and BNAH. The reaction was suppressed by addition of β-CD, but enhanced by addition of γ-CD. MB⁺ and BNAH were separately accommodated within the β-CD cavity and the cavity walls may protect the activity site of the reactants. On the other hand, in the MB⁺-BNAH-γ-CD system, the inclusion of the complex between MB⁺ and BNAH with γ-CD occurred. This effect of γ-CD can distinguish between the productive and non-productive nature of the complex.     

含双键侧基的聚氧乙烯与苯乙烯的接枝共聚物及其产物的性质

由环氧乙烷及烯丙基缩水甘油醚合成含双键侧基的聚氧乙烯用苯乙烯接枝共聚,接枝效率可达50％左右.接枝产物经纯化,用IR及~1H NMR表征.该产物与LiClO_4的络合物有较高的室温导电率,其PEO含量在70％及EO/Li=20/1时,25℃的导电率接近10~(-4)S/cm.此外,该接枝共聚物有较高的乳化能力.在Williamson固液反应中具有良好的相转移催化作用.