Orbital-selective Mott-insulator transition in Ca 2 - x Sr x RuO 4

The electronic structures of the metallic and insulating phases of the alloy series Ca_2-xSr_xRuO₄ ( 0 ? x ? 2) are calculated using LDA, LDA+U and Dynamical Mean-Field Approximation methods. In the end members the groundstate respectively is an orbitally non-degenerate antiferromagnetic insulator (x = 0) and a good metal (x = 2). For x > 0.5 the observed Curie-Weiss paramagnetic metallic state which possesses a local moment with the unexpected spin S = 1/2, is explained by the coexistence of localized and itinerant Ru-4d-orbitals. For 0.2 < x < 0.5 we propose a state with partial orbital and spin ordering. An effective model for the localized orbital and spin degrees of freedom is discussed. The metal-insulator transition at x = 0.2 is attributed to a switch in the orbital occupation associated with a structural change of the crystal. Received 27 July 2001     

ADSORPTION OF 4-METHYLANILINE IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION BY BENZOYL-CONTAINING POLYMERIC ADSORBENTS

New polymeric adsorbents (ZH-02, ZH-03) containing benzoyl group for adsorbing and removing 4-methylaniline from its aqueous solutions were prepared. Studies on the isotherms and the comparison of desorption conditions evidenced through the adsorption of 4-methylaniline in water onto ZH-02 and ZH-03, namely that there are chemisorption‘s transitions at a proper higher temperature. Mini-colunm adsorption studies of 4-methylaniline on XAD-4, ZH-02 and ZH-03 at 288 K show that the breakthrough capacities are 2.39, 2.99 and 3.19 mmol/g and the total capacities are 3.45, 3.92 and 4.35 mmol/g, respectively.     

Molecular structure of carbonyl bromide as studied by gas electron diffraction

The molecular structure of COBr₂ has been determined as follows by an analysis of electron diffraction intensity: r_g(CO) = 1.178 ± 0.009 Å, r_g(C-Br) = 1.923 ± 0.005 Å and θ°_α(Br-C-Br) = 112.3 ± 0.4°. The uncertainties represent estimated limits of error. The observed systematic trends in the bond lengths and bond angles in carbonyl and thiocarbonyl halides are discussed.     

Synthesis and Application of Epoxidized Natural Rubber

Abstract

North Vietnamese NR latexes were successfully epoxidized using peracetic acid at moderate temperature and pH range. The epoxide contents of pure epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) are from 5 to 70 mol%. The ENR products were characterized and determined by spectral and thermal analysis besides the chemical titration. Conditions of longlasting or excessive temperature, or high acidic pH led to side ring opened products, proved easily by IR, ¹H-NMR, and DSC analysis. The ENR were vulcanized using a semiefficient system. The epoxidation increased the adhesion between rubber and tire cord and metal. This effect becomes stronger beyond 25 mol% and tends to be limited at over 60 mol%. The ENRs were used to formulate special-purpose adhesives. The shear strength of the adhesive ranges from 32 to 45 kg/cm² for bonding rubber to nylon and rubber to metal, respectively.     

Electron Spin Resonance Study on Grafting of Tetrafluoroethylene onto Polyethylene

An ESR study has been made on the course of grafting of tetrafluoroethylene onto polyethylene. Alkyl and allyl radicals trapped in the polymers were measured under various grafting conditions. It was observed that alkyl radicals decay very rapidly when monomers are in contact with the irradiated polymer, while allyl radicals decay very slowly even in the presence of monomers as in the decay of radicals in irradiated polymers without monomers. The effect of pre-irradiation temperature on grafting was also studied, and the rate of grafting was found to be much faster for lower pre-irradiation temperatures. From these experimental results it was concluded that alkyl radicals play an important Tole in the initiation reaction of grafting.     

Evaluation of structural,spectral characterization and in vitro cytotoxic activity studies of some polycyclic aromatic compounds

The present study aims to introduce three known and three new stable polycyclic aromatic compounds synthesized. With MALDI-Mass, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy, all new compounds were characterized. In the DMF solution were carried out the electrochemical and photophysical properties of the polyaromatic compounds. The compounds are highly fluorescent showing green-red emission when excited at one single wavelength. For the compound 3, it was shown that the highest Stokes Shift (191 nm) appeared which may be due to the excited state energy transfer. The compounds also indicated the blue-orange region of the electromagnetic spectrum strong emission bands. Additionally, compounds 1, 3, 4, and 5 were investigated for their in vitro cytotoxic activities against PC-3 prostate cancer cells, L-929 non-cancerous cells, and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer for 24 h, 48 h and 72 h. The results obtained from the experiment demonstrated that compounds had different cytotoxic activity against cell lines. Compound 3 was indicated to be inactive against L-929 cells and MDA-MB-231 cancer cells, whereas compounds 1, 4 and 5 indicated a dose and time-dependent cytotoxic activity against PC-3, MDA-MB-231, and L-929 cell lines. It was found that the most sensitive cells to compound 5 were MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells. Additionally, it became clear that compounds 1 and 3 had significant selectivity for human PC-3 prostate cancer cells, and compounds 1, 4 and 5 had considerable selectivity for human MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. Also, the quantum chemical examinations of six organic compounds were conducted at the B3LYP/6-31G level in the gas phase and water. According to calculated results, compound 5 was found to be the best candidate for NLO applications.     

圆二色光谱及其在药物研究方面的应用

对圆二色光谱技术在手性化合物分析中的应用进展进行综述,简单介绍了圆二色光谱的原理和特点,着重阐述了圆二色光谱在药物研究领域中的应用,初步探讨了HPLC-CD联用在该领域的应用.     

Ultraviolet absorption study of aqueous mixtures of monohydric alcohols: Water structural effects

Summary The ultraviolet absorption spectra of aqueous mixtures of methanol, ethanol, 1- and 2-propanol in the spectral region (190÷210) nm were measured as a function of alcohol concentration in the entire cosolvent mole fraction. The ultraviolet absorption coefficient exhibits, for all the systems investigated, an anomalous behaviour which occurs in the water-rich region (mole fraction of cosolventx ₂<0.1) and which for each alcohol shows the existence of a solvent composition,x ₂ ^*, corresponding to which the association state of the alcohol molecules changes. This behaviour is in line with the prediction of a liquid-clathrate-hydrate model and with the conclusions drawn from recent results on compressibility data.

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Riassunto è stato misurato lo spettro di assorbimento di soluzioni acquose di metanolo, etanolo, 1-e 2-propanolo, nell'intervallo spettrale (190÷210) nm, in funzione della temperatura e della frazione molare,x ₂, di cosolvente. L'assorbanza delle miscele esaminate mostra un comportamento anomalo nella regione ricca in acqua (x ₂<0.1). In questo modo si individua, per ciascun alcool, un valorex ₂ ^* della frazione molare in corrispondenza del quale cambia lo stato di associazione delle molecole di alcool. Tale comportamento è in accordo con le conclusioni tratte da un recente studio sulla compressibilità di miscele acqua-alcool etilico e con l'ipotesi dell'esistenza nelle miscele esaminate di strutture locali simili a quelle di un clatrato idrato.

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Резюме Измеряются ультрафиолетовые спектры поглощения в водных смесях метанола, этанола, 1- и 2-пропанола в спектральной области (190÷210) нм, как функция температуры и молярной доли,x ₂, сорастворителя. Коэффициент ультрафиолетового поглощения для всех исследованных систем обнаруживает аномальное поведение, которое имеет место в области с большим слдержанием воды (мольная доля сорастворителяx ₂<0.1) и которое для каждого из спиртов указывает на существование значения молярной долиx ₂ ^* растворителя, при котором происходит изменение состояния связи молекул спирта. Это поведение согласуется с предсказаниями о существовании локальной структуры в исследованных смесях и с выводами из недавних исследований сжимаем ости водных смесей спиртов.

     

Quantum fluctuations and ground state of weakly interacting helix spin chains in a magnetic field

Ferromagnetic spin chains of a hexagonal lattice coupled by a weak antiferromagnetic interaction J₁ develop a helix arrangement if the intrachain antiferromagnetic NNN exchange J₂ is sufficiently large. We show that the classical minimum energy spin configuration is an umbrella when an external magnetic field is applied. The scenario is dramatically changed by quantum fluctuations. Indeed we find that the zero point motion forces the spins in a plane containing the magnetic field so that classical expectation is deceptive for our model. Our result is obtained by controlled expansion in the low field-long wavelength modulation limit. Received: 9 September 1997 / Revised: 15 October 1997 / Accepted: 17 November 1997