The ^(13)C T_(1s) of --CH_3 side group in PPU/P (St-co-AA), AB-crosslinked polymers (i. e.ABCP) was studied by using high resolution solid state NMR. The rotation motion of --CH_3 sidegroup in PPU was analyzed by mean...The ^(13)C T_(1s) of --CH_3 side group in PPU/P (St-co-AA), AB-crosslinked polymers (i. e.ABCP) was studied by using high resolution solid state NMR. The rotation motion of --CH_3 sidegroup in PPU was analyzed by means of the average spectral density functions of internal rota-tion. The results showed that the rotation of the --CH_3 side group is related closely to the com-patibility between the two components. The compatibility was studied by analyzing the protonspin-lattice relaxation in rotating frame, spin-spin relaxation and spin-diffusion. The resultsshowed that the hydrogen bonds between the components play a major role in determining thecompatibility. Through spin diffusion studying, the soft phase domain size was calculated. Bystudying proton spin-spin relaxation, the content of each component in each phase and that ofeach phase in the samples can be obtained. The result shows that the content of interphase is related closely to the compatibility.展开更多
Conventional fiber reinforced plastics(FRPs)have compatibility issues with solid oxygen while used as a fuel tank,which might cause combustion and explosion.To study the compatibility of different epoxy resins with li...Conventional fiber reinforced plastics(FRPs)have compatibility issues with solid oxygen while used as a fuel tank,which might cause combustion and explosion.To study the compatibility of different epoxy resins with liquid oxygen,molecular dynamics was used to simulate the phase changes of cross-linked epoxy resins under the impact of solid oxygen.Three curing resin systems,which are bisphenol A epoxy resin(DGEBA),bisphenol F epoxy resin(DGEBF),and tetrahydrophthalate diglycidyl ester(epoxy resin 711),are modeled to investigate the rational material system for the application of fuel tanks in launching vehicles.The simulation results show that the order of solid oxygen compatibility of these epoxy resins is DGEBA>DGEBF>epoxy resin 711 at the same density of crosslinking.The selection of curing agent also has an impact on the compatibility,with the same epoxy,diaminodiphenyl methane(DDM)has more advanced performance comparing to diaminodiphenyl sulfone(DDS).展开更多
The molecular motion in polyepichlorohydrin (PEPCH), in solution and bulk, was studied by high resolution NMR by means of line width, spin-lattice relaxation time T_1 and nuclear Overhauser effect NOE. The results sho...The molecular motion in polyepichlorohydrin (PEPCH), in solution and bulk, was studied by high resolution NMR by means of line width, spin-lattice relaxation time T_1 and nuclear Overhauser effect NOE. The results show that the VJGM model can describe the main chain motion of PEPCH in solution perfectly. In bulk state, the relationship between the line width and the temperature is consistent with WLF equation, but that between the high frequency molecular motion correlation time (in T_1 scale ) and temperature is consistent with Arrhenius equation. The motion parameters of PEPCH in both states were calculated. The internal rotation motion of side—CH_2Cl group was analyzed by using equal three-site jump and diffusion internal rotation model in both states.展开更多
Modifying agents 2,2-Bis(4-glycidyloxyphenyl)propane(2BPE)and dibutyl phthalate(DBP)were selected to enhance the compatibility.By using molecular simulation software(Materials Studio,MS),nine systems were constructed,...Modifying agents 2,2-Bis(4-glycidyloxyphenyl)propane(2BPE)and dibutyl phthalate(DBP)were selected to enhance the compatibility.By using molecular simulation software(Materials Studio,MS),nine systems were constructed,including molecular models of aged asphalt and WVO monomers with 2BPE and/or DBP.The solubility parameters,Flory-Huggins parameters,and interaction energies of these systems were calculated to determine the impact of 2BPE and DBP on the compatibility of WVO and aged asphalt.Results showed that the addition of 2BPE and DBP reduced the difference in the solubility parameters between WVO and aged asphalt,thus improving the compatibility between WVO and aged asphalt.Additionally,using a combination of 2BPE and DBP in both aged asphalt and rejuvenator was found to be more effective than using either 2BPE or DBP alone.Finally,it was determined that evaluating the compatibility of WVO and aged asphalt using Van der Waals potential and non-bonding energy as evaluation indicators was more accurate than using electrostatic potential energy.展开更多
The collective motion of rounded squares with different comer-roundness ζ is studied by molecular dynamlcs (MD) simulation in this work. Three types of translational collective motion pattern are observed, includin...The collective motion of rounded squares with different comer-roundness ζ is studied by molecular dynamlcs (MD) simulation in this work. Three types of translational collective motion pattern are observed, including', gliding, hopping and a mixture of gliding and hopping. Quantitatively, the dynamics of each observed ordered phase is characterized by both mean square displacement and van Hove functions for both translation and rotation. The effect of corner-roundness on the dynamics is further studied by comparing the dynamics of the rhombic crystal phases folmed by different comer-.rounded particles at a same surface fraction. The results show that as ζ increases from 0.286 to 0.667, the translational collective motion of particles changes from a gliding-dominant pattern to a hopping-dominant patte;n, whereas the rotational motion pattern is hopping-like and does not change in its type, but the rotational hopping becomes much more frequent as increases (i.e., as particles become more rounded). A simple geometrical model is proposed to explain the trend of gliding motion observed in MD simulations.展开更多
Since rate effect of materials plays a key role in impact engineering, the microscopic mechanism of rate effect is investigated at molecular level in this paper. The results show that rate effect on the strength of at...Since rate effect of materials plays a key role in impact engineering, the microscopic mechanism of rate effect is investigated at molecular level in this paper. The results show that rate effect on the strength of atomic system is closely related to the coupled evolution of atomic motions and potential landscapes. Accordingly, it becomes possible to develop a new algorithm of molecular simulation, which could properly and efficiently demonstrate strain rate effect under a wide range of loading rates and unveil the mecha- nisms underlying the strain rate effects.展开更多
Amphiphilic block copolymers poly(LysAA-b-DMS) consisting of a hydrophilic poly(N-α-acrylamide-L-lysine) [poly(LysAA)] segment with different molecular weights and a hydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) segment we...Amphiphilic block copolymers poly(LysAA-b-DMS) consisting of a hydrophilic poly(N-α-acrylamide-L-lysine) [poly(LysAA)] segment with different molecular weights and a hydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) segment were prepared as follows. The precursor copolymer poly(Boc-LysAA-OtBu-b-PDMS) was obtained from radical polymerization of N-α-acrylamide-N-ε-tert-butoxycarbonyl-L-lysine-tert-butylester (Boc-LysAA-OtBu) initiated with 4,4’-azobis(polydimethylsiloxane 4-cyanopentanoate) (azo-PDMS) with the molecular weight of PDMS Mw = 4.3 × 103 in the presence of 2-mercaptoethanol (2-ME) as a chain-transfer agent. Removal of the protecting groups of the precursor copolymer was carried out in 80% trifluoroacetic acid aqueous solution to give poly(LysAA-b-DMS)-1-3. The weight average molecular weight of poly(LysAA-b-DMS)-1-3 was Mw = 1.02 × 104 – 2.52 × 104. From the 1H-NMR and fluorescence spectra measurements, poly(LysAA-b-DMS)-1-3 was determined to self-organize and form core-shell micelles in water. The critical micelle concentration (CMC) increased to 1000 - 4000 mg·L–1 with increasing molar ratio of the poly(LysAA) segment from 0.42 to 0.65. From morphological analysis with a scanning probe microscope (SPM), poly(LysAA-b-DMS) has microphase-separated structures made up of hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions with the domain size ranging from several tens to several hundreds of nanometers. Inhibition of thrombin activity of poly(LysAA-b-DMS) was evaluated from the Michaelis constant (KM) and catalytic activity (kcat) for the enzymatic reaction of thrombin and synthetic substrate S-2238 in the presence of poly(LysAA-b-DMS). The KM and kcat were 0.10 - 0.11 mM and 4.04 × 105 – 4.26 × 105 min–1, respectively. Fibrinolytic activity was also verified from the transformation of plasminogen to plasmin by tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) using synthetic substrate S-2251 in the presence of poly(LysAA-b-DMS). The KM and kcat were 0.07 mM and 5.73 × 106 –5.95 × 106 min–1, respectively.展开更多
A spectral-representation-based algorithm is proposed to simulate non-stationary and stochastic processes with evolutionary power,according to a prescribed non-stationary cross-spectral density matrix. Non-stationary ...A spectral-representation-based algorithm is proposed to simulate non-stationary and stochastic processes with evolutionary power,according to a prescribed non-stationary cross-spectral density matrix. Non-stationary multi-point seismic ground motions at different locations on the ground surface are generated for use in engineering applications. First,a modified iterative procedure is used to generate uniformly modulated non-stationary ground motion time histories which are compatible with the prescribed power spectrum. Then,ground motion time histories are modeled as a non-stationary stochastic process with amplitude and frequency modulation. The characteristic frequency and damping ratio of the Clough-Penzien acceleration spectrum are considered as a function of time in order to study the frequency time variation. Finally,two numerical examples are presented to validate the efficiency of the proposed method,and the results show that this method can be effectively applied to the dynamic seismic analysis of long and large scale structures.展开更多
Elemene, derived from Curcuma wenyujin, one of the "8 famous genuine medicinal materials of Zhejiang province," exhibits remarkable antitumor activity. It has gained wide recognition in clinical practice for...Elemene, derived from Curcuma wenyujin, one of the "8 famous genuine medicinal materials of Zhejiang province," exhibits remarkable antitumor activity. It has gained wide recognition in clinical practice for effectiveness on tumors. Dr. XIE Tian introduced the innovative concept of "molecular compatibility theory" by combining Chinese medicine principles, specifically the "monarch, minister, assistant, and envoy" theory, with modern biomedical technology. This groundbreaking approach, along with a systematic analysis of Chinese medicine and modern biomedical knowledge, led to the development of elemene nanoliposome formulations. These novel formulations offer numerous advantages, including low toxicity, well-defined composition, synergistic effects on multiple targets, and excellent biocompatibility. Following the principles of the "molecular compatibility theory", further exploration of cancer treatment strategies and methods based on elemene was undertaken. This comprehensive review consolidates the current understanding of elemene's potential antitumor mechanisms, recent clinical investigations, advancements in drug delivery systems, and structural modifications. The ultimate goal of this review is to establish a solid theoretical foundation for researchers, empowering them to develop more effective antitumor drugs based on the principles of "molecular compatibility theory".展开更多
Dynamic photoresponsive molecular crystals are promising candidates for making intelligent devices and materials in the future.Here,we synthesized a new photoactive molecule(E)-2,2-dimethyl-5-[3-(naphthalen-1-yl)allyl...Dynamic photoresponsive molecular crystals are promising candidates for making intelligent devices and materials in the future.Here,we synthesized a new photoactive molecule(E)-2,2-dimethyl-5-[3-(naphthalen-1-yl)allylide]-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione[(E)-DNADD]that undergoes an E-to-Z photoisomerization in both liquid solution and solids when exposed to visible light(405 nm).Compared to the bulk crystals,the photoresponsive behavior in microcrystals was profoundly improved.Highly crystalline(E)-DNADD microplate crystals exhibit robust motions,including bending,curling,and coiling under light irradiation.The photoproduct conversion of the photochemical reaction in the microplate is no more than 20%,while the large bending curvature of the coiled illuminated samples was estimated at approximately 150–300 mm−1,comparable to some photoactive nanowires.Our results indicate that shrinking crystal dimensions can boost the photoresponses in molecular crystals and provide a facile strategy for developing dynamic molecular crystals at the microscopic scale.展开更多
Objective This work examines the impact of external electric fields at terahertz(THz)frequencies on doublestranded deoxyribonucleic acid(dsDNA)systems adsorbed on Au(111)surfaces in aqueous environments.Methods The in...Objective This work examines the impact of external electric fields at terahertz(THz)frequencies on doublestranded deoxyribonucleic acid(dsDNA)systems adsorbed on Au(111)surfaces in aqueous environments.Methods The investigation utilizes a molecular dynamics(MD)approach at the atomic level and vibrational dynamics calculations using the GolDNA-Amber force field.Results The results reveal that the sugar-phosphate backbone of the DNA exhibits reduced adherence to the gold surface,while the side chains display a stronger affinity.When subjecting the hydrated DNA strands to an electric field with frequencies up to 10 THz,peak intensities of vibrational dynamic density(VDoS)are observed at five different frequencies.Moreover,the strong electric field causes hydrogen bonds in the DNA within the slit to break.The sensitivity to the electric field is particularly pronounced at 8.8 THz and 9.6 THz,with different vibrational modes observed at varying electric field strengths.Conclusion These findings contribute to an enhanced understanding of the molecular organization of gold-plated charged biological interfaces.展开更多
基金The project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The ^(13)C T_(1s) of --CH_3 side group in PPU/P (St-co-AA), AB-crosslinked polymers (i. e.ABCP) was studied by using high resolution solid state NMR. The rotation motion of --CH_3 sidegroup in PPU was analyzed by means of the average spectral density functions of internal rota-tion. The results showed that the rotation of the --CH_3 side group is related closely to the com-patibility between the two components. The compatibility was studied by analyzing the protonspin-lattice relaxation in rotating frame, spin-spin relaxation and spin-diffusion. The resultsshowed that the hydrogen bonds between the components play a major role in determining thecompatibility. Through spin diffusion studying, the soft phase domain size was calculated. Bystudying proton spin-spin relaxation, the content of each component in each phase and that ofeach phase in the samples can be obtained. The result shows that the content of interphase is related closely to the compatibility.
基金The authors would like to thank the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants U1837204 and 11802053)for the financial support of this research.
文摘Conventional fiber reinforced plastics(FRPs)have compatibility issues with solid oxygen while used as a fuel tank,which might cause combustion and explosion.To study the compatibility of different epoxy resins with liquid oxygen,molecular dynamics was used to simulate the phase changes of cross-linked epoxy resins under the impact of solid oxygen.Three curing resin systems,which are bisphenol A epoxy resin(DGEBA),bisphenol F epoxy resin(DGEBF),and tetrahydrophthalate diglycidyl ester(epoxy resin 711),are modeled to investigate the rational material system for the application of fuel tanks in launching vehicles.The simulation results show that the order of solid oxygen compatibility of these epoxy resins is DGEBA>DGEBF>epoxy resin 711 at the same density of crosslinking.The selection of curing agent also has an impact on the compatibility,with the same epoxy,diaminodiphenyl methane(DDM)has more advanced performance comparing to diaminodiphenyl sulfone(DDS).
基金The project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The molecular motion in polyepichlorohydrin (PEPCH), in solution and bulk, was studied by high resolution NMR by means of line width, spin-lattice relaxation time T_1 and nuclear Overhauser effect NOE. The results show that the VJGM model can describe the main chain motion of PEPCH in solution perfectly. In bulk state, the relationship between the line width and the temperature is consistent with WLF equation, but that between the high frequency molecular motion correlation time (in T_1 scale ) and temperature is consistent with Arrhenius equation. The motion parameters of PEPCH in both states were calculated. The internal rotation motion of side—CH_2Cl group was analyzed by using equal three-site jump and diffusion internal rotation model in both states.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52008069)。
文摘Modifying agents 2,2-Bis(4-glycidyloxyphenyl)propane(2BPE)and dibutyl phthalate(DBP)were selected to enhance the compatibility.By using molecular simulation software(Materials Studio,MS),nine systems were constructed,including molecular models of aged asphalt and WVO monomers with 2BPE and/or DBP.The solubility parameters,Flory-Huggins parameters,and interaction energies of these systems were calculated to determine the impact of 2BPE and DBP on the compatibility of WVO and aged asphalt.Results showed that the addition of 2BPE and DBP reduced the difference in the solubility parameters between WVO and aged asphalt,thus improving the compatibility between WVO and aged asphalt.Additionally,using a combination of 2BPE and DBP in both aged asphalt and rejuvenator was found to be more effective than using either 2BPE or DBP alone.Finally,it was determined that evaluating the compatibility of WVO and aged asphalt using Van der Waals potential and non-bonding energy as evaluation indicators was more accurate than using electrostatic potential energy.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.21573159 and 21621004)
文摘The collective motion of rounded squares with different comer-roundness ζ is studied by molecular dynamlcs (MD) simulation in this work. Three types of translational collective motion pattern are observed, including', gliding, hopping and a mixture of gliding and hopping. Quantitatively, the dynamics of each observed ordered phase is characterized by both mean square displacement and van Hove functions for both translation and rotation. The effect of corner-roundness on the dynamics is further studied by comparing the dynamics of the rhombic crystal phases folmed by different comer-.rounded particles at a same surface fraction. The results show that as ζ increases from 0.286 to 0.667, the translational collective motion of particles changes from a gliding-dominant pattern to a hopping-dominant patte;n, whereas the rotational motion pattern is hopping-like and does not change in its type, but the rotational hopping becomes much more frequent as increases (i.e., as particles become more rounded). A simple geometrical model is proposed to explain the trend of gliding motion observed in MD simulations.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program)(2012CB937500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (11202212,10932011,11021262,11172024,11172305,and 11232013)
文摘Since rate effect of materials plays a key role in impact engineering, the microscopic mechanism of rate effect is investigated at molecular level in this paper. The results show that rate effect on the strength of atomic system is closely related to the coupled evolution of atomic motions and potential landscapes. Accordingly, it becomes possible to develop a new algorithm of molecular simulation, which could properly and efficiently demonstrate strain rate effect under a wide range of loading rates and unveil the mecha- nisms underlying the strain rate effects.
文摘Amphiphilic block copolymers poly(LysAA-b-DMS) consisting of a hydrophilic poly(N-α-acrylamide-L-lysine) [poly(LysAA)] segment with different molecular weights and a hydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) segment were prepared as follows. The precursor copolymer poly(Boc-LysAA-OtBu-b-PDMS) was obtained from radical polymerization of N-α-acrylamide-N-ε-tert-butoxycarbonyl-L-lysine-tert-butylester (Boc-LysAA-OtBu) initiated with 4,4’-azobis(polydimethylsiloxane 4-cyanopentanoate) (azo-PDMS) with the molecular weight of PDMS Mw = 4.3 × 103 in the presence of 2-mercaptoethanol (2-ME) as a chain-transfer agent. Removal of the protecting groups of the precursor copolymer was carried out in 80% trifluoroacetic acid aqueous solution to give poly(LysAA-b-DMS)-1-3. The weight average molecular weight of poly(LysAA-b-DMS)-1-3 was Mw = 1.02 × 104 – 2.52 × 104. From the 1H-NMR and fluorescence spectra measurements, poly(LysAA-b-DMS)-1-3 was determined to self-organize and form core-shell micelles in water. The critical micelle concentration (CMC) increased to 1000 - 4000 mg·L–1 with increasing molar ratio of the poly(LysAA) segment from 0.42 to 0.65. From morphological analysis with a scanning probe microscope (SPM), poly(LysAA-b-DMS) has microphase-separated structures made up of hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions with the domain size ranging from several tens to several hundreds of nanometers. Inhibition of thrombin activity of poly(LysAA-b-DMS) was evaluated from the Michaelis constant (KM) and catalytic activity (kcat) for the enzymatic reaction of thrombin and synthetic substrate S-2238 in the presence of poly(LysAA-b-DMS). The KM and kcat were 0.10 - 0.11 mM and 4.04 × 105 – 4.26 × 105 min–1, respectively. Fibrinolytic activity was also verified from the transformation of plasminogen to plasmin by tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) using synthetic substrate S-2251 in the presence of poly(LysAA-b-DMS). The KM and kcat were 0.07 mM and 5.73 × 106 –5.95 × 106 min–1, respectively.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China Under Grant No.50439010NSFC and Korea Science and Engineering Foundation Under Grant No.50811140341
文摘A spectral-representation-based algorithm is proposed to simulate non-stationary and stochastic processes with evolutionary power,according to a prescribed non-stationary cross-spectral density matrix. Non-stationary multi-point seismic ground motions at different locations on the ground surface are generated for use in engineering applications. First,a modified iterative procedure is used to generate uniformly modulated non-stationary ground motion time histories which are compatible with the prescribed power spectrum. Then,ground motion time histories are modeled as a non-stationary stochastic process with amplitude and frequency modulation. The characteristic frequency and damping ratio of the Clough-Penzien acceleration spectrum are considered as a function of time in order to study the frequency time variation. Finally,two numerical examples are presented to validate the efficiency of the proposed method,and the results show that this method can be effectively applied to the dynamic seismic analysis of long and large scale structures.
文摘Elemene, derived from Curcuma wenyujin, one of the "8 famous genuine medicinal materials of Zhejiang province," exhibits remarkable antitumor activity. It has gained wide recognition in clinical practice for effectiveness on tumors. Dr. XIE Tian introduced the innovative concept of "molecular compatibility theory" by combining Chinese medicine principles, specifically the "monarch, minister, assistant, and envoy" theory, with modern biomedical technology. This groundbreaking approach, along with a systematic analysis of Chinese medicine and modern biomedical knowledge, led to the development of elemene nanoliposome formulations. These novel formulations offer numerous advantages, including low toxicity, well-defined composition, synergistic effects on multiple targets, and excellent biocompatibility. Following the principles of the "molecular compatibility theory", further exploration of cancer treatment strategies and methods based on elemene was undertaken. This comprehensive review consolidates the current understanding of elemene's potential antitumor mechanisms, recent clinical investigations, advancements in drug delivery systems, and structural modifications. The ultimate goal of this review is to establish a solid theoretical foundation for researchers, empowering them to develop more effective antitumor drugs based on the principles of "molecular compatibility theory".
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22105071,22375063)the Project of the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality,China(Nos.22ZR1417100,23JC1401700)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.B16017).
文摘Dynamic photoresponsive molecular crystals are promising candidates for making intelligent devices and materials in the future.Here,we synthesized a new photoactive molecule(E)-2,2-dimethyl-5-[3-(naphthalen-1-yl)allylide]-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione[(E)-DNADD]that undergoes an E-to-Z photoisomerization in both liquid solution and solids when exposed to visible light(405 nm).Compared to the bulk crystals,the photoresponsive behavior in microcrystals was profoundly improved.Highly crystalline(E)-DNADD microplate crystals exhibit robust motions,including bending,curling,and coiling under light irradiation.The photoproduct conversion of the photochemical reaction in the microplate is no more than 20%,while the large bending curvature of the coiled illuminated samples was estimated at approximately 150–300 mm−1,comparable to some photoactive nanowires.Our results indicate that shrinking crystal dimensions can boost the photoresponses in molecular crystals and provide a facile strategy for developing dynamic molecular crystals at the microscopic scale.
文摘Objective This work examines the impact of external electric fields at terahertz(THz)frequencies on doublestranded deoxyribonucleic acid(dsDNA)systems adsorbed on Au(111)surfaces in aqueous environments.Methods The investigation utilizes a molecular dynamics(MD)approach at the atomic level and vibrational dynamics calculations using the GolDNA-Amber force field.Results The results reveal that the sugar-phosphate backbone of the DNA exhibits reduced adherence to the gold surface,while the side chains display a stronger affinity.When subjecting the hydrated DNA strands to an electric field with frequencies up to 10 THz,peak intensities of vibrational dynamic density(VDoS)are observed at five different frequencies.Moreover,the strong electric field causes hydrogen bonds in the DNA within the slit to break.The sensitivity to the electric field is particularly pronounced at 8.8 THz and 9.6 THz,with different vibrational modes observed at varying electric field strengths.Conclusion These findings contribute to an enhanced understanding of the molecular organization of gold-plated charged biological interfaces.