Investigation of hypersonic nozzle flow uniformity using NO fluorescence

Planar laser-induced fluorescence visualisation is used to investigate nonuniformities in the flow of a hypersonic conical nozzle. Possible causes for the nonuniformity are outlined and investigated, and the problem is shown to be due to a small step at the nozzle throat. Entrainment of cold boundary layer gas is postulated as the cause of the signal nonuniformity. PACS 47.80.Jk, 47.40.Ki, 47.60.+i     

~（23）Na~（39）K分子D~1∏→X~1∑~＋激光感生荧光光谱及强度研究

实验获得了Ａｒ＋激光５１４．５ｎｍ线诱导２３Ｎａ３９Ｋ分子产生的Ｄ１∏→Ｘ１∑＋跃迁荧光谱．通过测量激光感生荧光光谱强度随泵浦功率、热管炉温度及缓冲气压变化规律，详细研究了其跃迁机制．用最小二乘法拟合获得２３Ｎａ３９Ｋ分于Ｘ１∑＋态振动常数．理论计算了各跃迁谱支波长值及Ｆｒａｎｃｋ－Ｃｏｎｄｏｎ因子和光谱强度值，与实验观测值符合得相当好，充分表明本文对激光感生荧光光谱的归属以及对各支谱线振、转量子数的赋值是合理的．     

Single cell manipulation, analytics, and label-free protein detection in microfluidic devices for systems nanobiology

Single cell analytics for proteomic analysis is considered a key method in the framework of systems nanobiology which allows a novel proteomics without being subjected to ensemble-averaging, cell-cycle, or cell-population effects. We are currently developing a single cell analytical method for protein fingerprinting combining a structured microfluidic device with latest optical laser technology for single cell manipulation (trapping and steering), free-solution electrophoretical protein separation, and (label-free) protein detection. In this paper we report on first results of this novel analytical device focusing on three main issues. First, single biological cells were trapped, injected, steered, and deposited by means of optical tweezers in a poly(dimethylsiloxane) microfluidic device and consecutively lysed with SDS at a predefined position. Second, separation and detection of fluorescent dyes, amino acids, and proteins were achieved with LIF detection in the visible (VIS) (488 nm) as well as in the deep UV (266 nm) spectral range for label-free, native protein detection. Minute concentrations of 100 fM injected fluorescein could be detected in the VIS and a first protein separation and label-free detection could be achieved in the UV spectral range. Third, first analytical experiments with single Sf9 insect cells (Spodoptera frugiperda) in a tailored microfluidic device exhibiting distinct electropherograms of a green fluorescent protein-construct proved the validity of the concept. Thus, the presented microfluidic concept allows novel and fascinating single cell experiments for systems nanobiology in the future.     

NCO自由基与SO_2、CS_2反应的速率常数

利用波长为266nm的激光光解CHBr3产生CH自由基,其与NO反应作为NCO自由基的来源.在298K,总压2660Pa的条件下,采用激光诱导荧光的方法,研究了NCO自由基与SO2、CS2的反应.得到了NCO自由基与SO2、CS2双分子反应速率常数分别为(1.8±0.3)×10-11和(3.1±0.4)×10-12cm3·molecule-1·s-1.对这两个反应在B3LYP/6-31 G(d)的水平上进行理论研究的结果表明,NCO自由基与SO2、CS2的反应是加成反应,其机理是NCO自由基中的N原子攻击反应物的中心原子,得到加成产物.     

Laser-Induced Fluorescence (LIF) Probe for <Emphasis Type="Italic">In-situ</Emphasis> Nitric Oxide Concentration Measurement in a Non-thermal Pulsed Corona Discharge Plasma Reactor

Laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) is an effective in-situ probe for NO concentrations below 300 ppm in a non-thermal plasma reactor. A new method has been developed to measure in-situ NO concentration in the reactor discharge region using a long-time—on the order of seconds—averaged fluorescence detection. This method, for quantifying NO concentration in a nonthermal plasma reactor, is simpler than a short-time—on the order of nanoseconds—fluorescence detection. For accurate measurement based on the new method, the LIF intensity must be close to the corona-induced fluorescence (CIF) intensity; the CIF intensity serves as a guide in selecting the LIF intensity. We find that a kinetic model proposed earlier works for two-tube reactors and represents the NO concentration in the middle of the reactor, which verifies the assumption of gas plug flow.     

Determination of micro‐RNA in cardiomyoblast cells using CE with LIF detection

Micro‐RNAs (miRNAs) are small, endogenous, singlestranded, and noncoding RNAs. The miRNAs have been found to perform important functions in many cellular processes, such as development, proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Circulating miRNAs have been proposed as emerging biomarkers in diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease including acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In this study, we developed CE with LIF (CE‐LIF) using fluorescence‐labeled DNA probe for determination of low abundance miRNA in cell extracts. The target miRNA is miRNA‐499, a biomarker candidate of AMI with low abundance in biological samples. In order to measure the trace level of miRNA, we optimized the hybridization conditions such as hybridization time, temperature, and buffer solution. The highest fluorescence intensity of the hybridized miRNA‐499 was found when hybridization was conducted at 40°C in 50 mM Tris‐acetate (pH 8.0) buffer containing 50 mM NaCl, and 10 mM EDTA for 15 min. The hybridized miRNA‐499 was detected in cultured H9c2 cardiomyoblast cells and the analysis of miRNA‐499 was completed within 1 h using CE‐LIF. These results showed the potential of CE for fast, specific, and sensitive high‐throughput analysis of low‐abundance miRNAs in cell extracts, biofluids, and tissues.     

可用于多种生物分析的高性能芯片毛细管电泳系统

本文采用激光诱导荧光的检测方法,搭建出高灵敏度的双通道共聚焦芯片毛细管电泳的检测系统。采用湿法刻蚀玻璃的方法获得了芯片管道的模具,并采用浇铸法在聚二甲基硅氧烷上获得高质量的微管道。将聚二甲基硅氧烷和石英玻璃贴合成为毛细管电泳芯片,该电泳芯片散热性能良好,可重复使用。以Cy5荧光素为样品,经实验证明该系统的检出限为17 pmol/L,并能在高达1 200 V/cm的场强下正常运行(高压电源的最高输出电压为1 200 V/cm),最高理论塔板数超过106N/m,表明该系统具有较高电泳效率。将该系统应用于氨基酸和DNA片段的分离分析,以及生物素标记的DNA与链霉亲合素的相互作用的检测,获得了较好的实验结果,说明该系统能够有效地应用于多种生物分析中。     

水体的温度变化对测定溶解有机物浓度的影响

用激光诱导荧光(LIF)方法研究了水体的温度变化对溶解有机物(DOM)发射荧光强度的影响。随着温度的增加,DOM的荧光强度和水的拉曼散射强度不断降低。在20～75 ℃范围之内,对归一化荧光强度与温度关系曲线进行线性拟合,计算出归一化荧光强度随温度升高的变化梯度平均值为-5.24×10-4 ℃-1,根据归一化荧光强度与浓度的关系,给出了所测DOM的浓度随着温度升高的平均下降速率为-3.45×10-3 (mg·L-1)·℃-1。因此,在这一温度范围内测量时,假设归一化荧光强度不变,则温度变化将引起DOM浓度最大为8.45%的相对变化。     

激光诱导水体频率上转换的荧光发射

用Nd：YAG的二倍频532 nm激光对几种不同水体的激光诱导荧光(LIF)光谱进行了测量,利用特征光谱荧光标记(SFS)技术指认出水体中溶解有机物(DOM)、叶绿素a(Chl a)及类胡萝卜素等物质的特征光谱带。指出在455 nm波长处具有较大强度的荧光峰是附属色素中抗氧化作用的类胡萝卜素(PPC)的贡献。提出了激光诱导PPC荧光频率上转换发射的动力学模型。     

玻璃基质微流控芯片用于DNA片段的分离和C677T基因突变的快速检测

基于微加工方法,在一般实验条件下,成功地制备了玻璃芯片。利用水溶性聚合物对玻璃通道进行动态修饰,从而抑制了DNA分子的吸附作用,并成功地用于DNA片段的分离和四氢叶酸还原酶基因(MTHFR)中C677T的突变检测。