A series of N, N′ dialkyl (and aryl) perylene 3,4:9, 10 bis (dicarboximide) compounds were prepared and purified, and their photoelectric properties as organic photoconductors were explored. It is found that N, N′...A series of N, N′ dialkyl (and aryl) perylene 3,4:9, 10 bis (dicarboximide) compounds were prepared and purified, and their photoelectric properties as organic photoconductors were explored. It is found that N, N′ dimethyl perylene 3,4:9, 10 bis (dicarboximide) and perylene 3,4:9,10 tetracarboxylic acid bisbenzimidazole show excellent photoconductivities, their charge acceptance reaches 700 V and 485 V, and the photosensitivity is 45 lx·s and 10 lx·s with dark decays 70 and 60 V/s respectively. The introduction of chlorine atoms can improve their photoelectric properties. SEM analyses also show that the dispersion of pigment in OPC could affect its photosensitivity.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the effect of an intravenous bolus of mannitol in altering brain metabolites, brain water content, brain parenchyma volume, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume and clinical signs in controls and in pa...AIM: To evaluate the effect of an intravenous bolus of mannitol in altering brain metabolites, brain water content, brain parenchyma volume, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume and clinical signs in controls and in patients with acute liver failure (ALF) and acute- on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), by comparing changes in conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in vivo proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (PMRS) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) before and after its infusion.METHODS: Five patients each with ALF and ACLF in grade 3 or 4 hepatic encephalopathy and with clinical signs of raised intracranial pressure were studied along with five healthy volunteers. After baseline MRI, an intravenous bolus of 20% mannitol solution was given over 10 min in controls as well as in patients with ALF and ACLE Repeat MRI for the same position was acquired 30 rnin after completing the rnannitol injection. RESULTS: No statistically significant difference was observed between controls and patients with ALF and ACLF in metabolite ratios, DTI metrics and brain volume or CSF volume following 45 rain of mannitol infusion. There was no change in clinical status at the end of post-mannitol imaging. CONCLUSION: The osmotic effect of mannitol did not result in significant reduction of brain water content, alteration in metabolite ratios or any change in the clinical status of these patients during or within 45 min of mannitol infusion.展开更多
The geometries and electronic spectra of a series of N-protonated corroles, including unsub- stituted H4Cor+ and meso-triaryl substituted H4TPC+, H4TpFPC+, and H4TdCPC+, were theoretically studied with density fun...The geometries and electronic spectra of a series of N-protonated corroles, including unsub- stituted H4Cor+ and meso-triaryl substituted H4TPC+, H4TpFPC+, and H4TdCPC+, were theoretically studied with density functional theory (DFT). The results indicate that all these compounds have two conformers, one with C2 symmetry (denoted as Sl) is more stable than the other (denoted as $2, C1 symmetry) by 15.8-18.5 kJ/mol. The corrole macrocycles of these compounds show significant out-of-plane deformation. The enantiomerizations of the chiral S1 conformers were found to be a multi-step process with the $2 conformers as the intermediates. Electronic absorption spectra and electronic circular dichroism (ECD) of these compounds were calculated with time-dependent DFT. In comparison with H4Cor+, the UV- Vis absorptions of meso-triaryl species are significantly red-shifted and their Q bands are enhanced due to the π-π conjugation between the aryl and corrole rings. Several neighboring electronic transitions were calculated with opposite signs in rotatory strengths, suggesting that ECD spectroscopy may be a useful tool in studying the electronic transitions of these compounds.展开更多
Different materials,such as metal sulphides,are often combined with metal‐organic frameworks(MOFs)to develop multi‐functional composites and improve their photocatalytic properties.However,the high interfacial energ...Different materials,such as metal sulphides,are often combined with metal‐organic frameworks(MOFs)to develop multi‐functional composites and improve their photocatalytic properties.However,the high interfacial energy barrier limits the formation and nano‐assembly of the heterogeneous junctions between MOFs and metal sulphides.Herein,the heterostructured Zr‐MOF‐S@CdS are successfully constructed through a sequential synthesis method,in which the mesoporous Zr‐MOF are firstly decorated with thioglycolic acid through pore functionalization,and followed by the S^(2-)anion exchange process resulting in the surface close attached growth of CdS onto Zr‐MOF‐S materials.Due to the presence of molecules linkers,the CdS can be precisely decorated onto Zr‐MOF‐S without aggregation,which can provide more active sites.Moreover,the intimate connections and the suitable band structures between two materials can also facilitate the photogenerated electron‐hole pairs separation.Therefore,the resulting Zr‐MOF‐S@CdS with appropriate ratio exhibits high photocatalytic activity for water reduction,in which the H_(2) evolution rate can reach up to 1861.7μmol·g^(‒1)·h^(‒1),4.5 times higher than pure CdS and 2.3 times higher than of Zr‐MOF/CdS,respectively.Considering the promising future of MOF‐based photocatalysts,this work may provide an avenue for the further design and synthesis MOF‐based composite photocatalysts for efficient H_(2) evolution.展开更多
Magnetic starch particles (MSPs) were synthesized in water-in-oil mieroemulsion at room temperature. MSPs were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTI...Magnetic starch particles (MSPs) were synthesized in water-in-oil mieroemulsion at room temperature. MSPs were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR), zeta potential system, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM). The average diameter of the MSPs was 220 nm, dispersed with well-proportioned size and magnetic resonance, the saturation magnetization was 3.64 A.mR/kg. MSP was coated with poly-L-lysine (PLL), and then the surface of PLL-MSP was combined with fluorescein isothiocynate (FITC). Results show that fluorescent/magnetic starch particles (FMSPs) are of stable photo-bleaching capability compared with free FITC, with low bio-toxicity and certain function of magnetic separation. It is expected that FMSPs are bifimctional nano-materials including fluorescence labelling and magnetic separation.展开更多
Surface functionalization of epitaxial graphene overlayers on 6H-SiC(0001) has been attempted through thermal reactions in NH3. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and micro-region low energy electron diffraction resul...Surface functionalization of epitaxial graphene overlayers on 6H-SiC(0001) has been attempted through thermal reactions in NH3. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and micro-region low energy electron diffraction results show that a significant amount of N is present at the NHB-treated graphene surface, which results in strong band bending at the SiC surface as well as decoupling of the graphene overlayers from the substrate. The majority of the surface N species can be removed by annealing in vacuum up to 850 ~C, weakening the surface band bending and resuming the strong coupling of graphene with the SiC surface. The desorbed N atoms can be attributed to the intercalated species between graphene and SiC. Low temperature scanning tunneling spectroscopy and density functional theory simulations confirm the presence of N dopants in the graphene lattice, which are in the form of graphitic substitution and can be stable above 850 ~C. This is the first report of simultaneous N intercalation and N doping of epitaxial graphene overlayers on SiC, and it may be employed to alter the surface physical and chemical properties of epitaxial graphene overlayers.展开更多
A bifunctional probe 1 with iminocoumarin scaffold demonstrated different responses for Cu2+and Hg2+.In fluorescence mode of probe 1,the intensity at 528 nm was quenched severely upon the addition of Cu2+or Hg2+.Meanw...A bifunctional probe 1 with iminocoumarin scaffold demonstrated different responses for Cu2+and Hg2+.In fluorescence mode of probe 1,the intensity at 528 nm was quenched severely upon the addition of Cu2+or Hg2+.Meanwhile,a new fluorescence band at 574 nm appeared in the case of Hg2+.In its UV-Vis absorption mode,significant hypochromic shift for Cu2+and bathochromic shift for Hg2+occurred,which are in agreement with the observation of distinct color changes.In addition,probe 1can be used for the construction of a molecular logic gate with NOR and INHIBIT logic functions.展开更多
The coordination polymer poly(nickel-ethylenetetrathiolate) (poly(Ni-ett)), formed by nickel(Ⅱ) and 1,1,2,2-ethenetetrathiolate (ett), is the most promising N-type organic thermoelectric material ever repor...The coordination polymer poly(nickel-ethylenetetrathiolate) (poly(Ni-ett)), formed by nickel(Ⅱ) and 1,1,2,2-ethenetetrathiolate (ett), is the most promising N-type organic thermoelectric material ever reported; it is synthesized via potentiostatic deposition, and the effect of different applied potentials on the optimal performance of the polymers is investigated. The optimal thermoelectric property ofpoly(Ni-ett) synthesized at 0.6 V is remarkably greater than that of the polymers synthesized at 1 and 1.6 V, exhibiting a maximum power factor of up to 131.6μW/mK2 at 360 K. Furthermore, the structure-property correlation ofpoly(Ni-ett) is also extensively investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses revealed that the larger size of crystalline domains and the higher oxidation state of poly(Ni-ett) synthesized at 0.6 V possibly results in the higher bulk mobility and carrier concentration in the polymer chains, respectively, accounting for the enhanced power factor.展开更多
A new solution-processable small-molecule donor material, named DRBDT3, comprised of oligobenzo[l,2-b:4,5-b'] dithio- phene as the backbone and 3-ethyl-rhodanine as the end-capped group has been designed and synthes...A new solution-processable small-molecule donor material, named DRBDT3, comprised of oligobenzo[l,2-b:4,5-b'] dithio- phene as the backbone and 3-ethyl-rhodanine as the end-capped group has been designed and synthesized for application in organic photovoltaic cells. The oligobenzodithiophene derivative exhibits an absorption band from 300 to 640 nm. The film of DRBDT3 shows highly long-range ordering assembly and high mobility of 1.21×10^-4 cm^2 V^-1 s^-1. The new molecule shows a deep highest-occupied molecular orbital energy level. The device based on DRBDT3 as the donor and PC71BM as the acceptor exhibits a power conversion efficiency of 4.09% with a high open-circuit voltage of 0.99 V under AM. 1.5G illumination (100 mW cm^-2).展开更多
文摘A series of N, N′ dialkyl (and aryl) perylene 3,4:9, 10 bis (dicarboximide) compounds were prepared and purified, and their photoelectric properties as organic photoconductors were explored. It is found that N, N′ dimethyl perylene 3,4:9, 10 bis (dicarboximide) and perylene 3,4:9,10 tetracarboxylic acid bisbenzimidazole show excellent photoconductivities, their charge acceptance reaches 700 V and 485 V, and the photosensitivity is 45 lx·s and 10 lx·s with dark decays 70 and 60 V/s respectively. The introduction of chlorine atoms can improve their photoelectric properties. SEM analyses also show that the dispersion of pigment in OPC could affect its photosensitivity.
基金The Indian Council of Medical Research (Saksena S), IndiaNew Delhi (Nath K), IndiaThe National Institute of Mental Health,MH58284 and MH06595 (Thomas MA)
文摘AIM: To evaluate the effect of an intravenous bolus of mannitol in altering brain metabolites, brain water content, brain parenchyma volume, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume and clinical signs in controls and in patients with acute liver failure (ALF) and acute- on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), by comparing changes in conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in vivo proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (PMRS) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) before and after its infusion.METHODS: Five patients each with ALF and ACLF in grade 3 or 4 hepatic encephalopathy and with clinical signs of raised intracranial pressure were studied along with five healthy volunteers. After baseline MRI, an intravenous bolus of 20% mannitol solution was given over 10 min in controls as well as in patients with ALF and ACLE Repeat MRI for the same position was acquired 30 rnin after completing the rnannitol injection. RESULTS: No statistically significant difference was observed between controls and patients with ALF and ACLF in metabolite ratios, DTI metrics and brain volume or CSF volume following 45 rain of mannitol infusion. There was no change in clinical status at the end of post-mannitol imaging. CONCLUSION: The osmotic effect of mannitol did not result in significant reduction of brain water content, alteration in metabolite ratios or any change in the clinical status of these patients during or within 45 min of mannitol infusion.
文摘The geometries and electronic spectra of a series of N-protonated corroles, including unsub- stituted H4Cor+ and meso-triaryl substituted H4TPC+, H4TpFPC+, and H4TdCPC+, were theoretically studied with density functional theory (DFT). The results indicate that all these compounds have two conformers, one with C2 symmetry (denoted as Sl) is more stable than the other (denoted as $2, C1 symmetry) by 15.8-18.5 kJ/mol. The corrole macrocycles of these compounds show significant out-of-plane deformation. The enantiomerizations of the chiral S1 conformers were found to be a multi-step process with the $2 conformers as the intermediates. Electronic absorption spectra and electronic circular dichroism (ECD) of these compounds were calculated with time-dependent DFT. In comparison with H4Cor+, the UV- Vis absorptions of meso-triaryl species are significantly red-shifted and their Q bands are enhanced due to the π-π conjugation between the aryl and corrole rings. Several neighboring electronic transitions were calculated with opposite signs in rotatory strengths, suggesting that ECD spectroscopy may be a useful tool in studying the electronic transitions of these compounds.
文摘Different materials,such as metal sulphides,are often combined with metal‐organic frameworks(MOFs)to develop multi‐functional composites and improve their photocatalytic properties.However,the high interfacial energy barrier limits the formation and nano‐assembly of the heterogeneous junctions between MOFs and metal sulphides.Herein,the heterostructured Zr‐MOF‐S@CdS are successfully constructed through a sequential synthesis method,in which the mesoporous Zr‐MOF are firstly decorated with thioglycolic acid through pore functionalization,and followed by the S^(2-)anion exchange process resulting in the surface close attached growth of CdS onto Zr‐MOF‐S materials.Due to the presence of molecules linkers,the CdS can be precisely decorated onto Zr‐MOF‐S without aggregation,which can provide more active sites.Moreover,the intimate connections and the suitable band structures between two materials can also facilitate the photogenerated electron‐hole pairs separation.Therefore,the resulting Zr‐MOF‐S@CdS with appropriate ratio exhibits high photocatalytic activity for water reduction,in which the H_(2) evolution rate can reach up to 1861.7μmol·g^(‒1)·h^(‒1),4.5 times higher than pure CdS and 2.3 times higher than of Zr‐MOF/CdS,respectively.Considering the promising future of MOF‐based photocatalysts,this work may provide an avenue for the further design and synthesis MOF‐based composite photocatalysts for efficient H_(2) evolution.
基金Project(200501) supported by the "985" Program of China
文摘Magnetic starch particles (MSPs) were synthesized in water-in-oil mieroemulsion at room temperature. MSPs were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR), zeta potential system, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM). The average diameter of the MSPs was 220 nm, dispersed with well-proportioned size and magnetic resonance, the saturation magnetization was 3.64 A.mR/kg. MSP was coated with poly-L-lysine (PLL), and then the surface of PLL-MSP was combined with fluorescein isothiocynate (FITC). Results show that fluorescent/magnetic starch particles (FMSPs) are of stable photo-bleaching capability compared with free FITC, with low bio-toxicity and certain function of magnetic separation. It is expected that FMSPs are bifimctional nano-materials including fluorescence labelling and magnetic separation.
文摘Surface functionalization of epitaxial graphene overlayers on 6H-SiC(0001) has been attempted through thermal reactions in NH3. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and micro-region low energy electron diffraction results show that a significant amount of N is present at the NHB-treated graphene surface, which results in strong band bending at the SiC surface as well as decoupling of the graphene overlayers from the substrate. The majority of the surface N species can be removed by annealing in vacuum up to 850 ~C, weakening the surface band bending and resuming the strong coupling of graphene with the SiC surface. The desorbed N atoms can be attributed to the intercalated species between graphene and SiC. Low temperature scanning tunneling spectroscopy and density functional theory simulations confirm the presence of N dopants in the graphene lattice, which are in the form of graphitic substitution and can be stable above 850 ~C. This is the first report of simultaneous N intercalation and N doping of epitaxial graphene overlayers on SiC, and it may be employed to alter the surface physical and chemical properties of epitaxial graphene overlayers.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21001058)the National Science Foundation for Fostering Talents in Basic Research of the NSFC(J1103307)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(lzujbky-2013-ct02)Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University(IRT1138)the "111" Project of Ministry of Education
文摘A bifunctional probe 1 with iminocoumarin scaffold demonstrated different responses for Cu2+and Hg2+.In fluorescence mode of probe 1,the intensity at 528 nm was quenched severely upon the addition of Cu2+or Hg2+.Meanwhile,a new fluorescence band at 574 nm appeared in the case of Hg2+.In its UV-Vis absorption mode,significant hypochromic shift for Cu2+and bathochromic shift for Hg2+occurred,which are in agreement with the observation of distinct color changes.In addition,probe 1can be used for the construction of a molecular logic gate with NOR and INHIBIT logic functions.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (2013CB632506)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (XDB12000000)+1 种基金Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China (51336009)National Natural Science Foundation of China (21290191, 21333011)
文摘The coordination polymer poly(nickel-ethylenetetrathiolate) (poly(Ni-ett)), formed by nickel(Ⅱ) and 1,1,2,2-ethenetetrathiolate (ett), is the most promising N-type organic thermoelectric material ever reported; it is synthesized via potentiostatic deposition, and the effect of different applied potentials on the optimal performance of the polymers is investigated. The optimal thermoelectric property ofpoly(Ni-ett) synthesized at 0.6 V is remarkably greater than that of the polymers synthesized at 1 and 1.6 V, exhibiting a maximum power factor of up to 131.6μW/mK2 at 360 K. Furthermore, the structure-property correlation ofpoly(Ni-ett) is also extensively investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses revealed that the larger size of crystalline domains and the higher oxidation state of poly(Ni-ett) synthesized at 0.6 V possibly results in the higher bulk mobility and carrier concentration in the polymer chains, respectively, accounting for the enhanced power factor.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(2014CB643502)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51373078)the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University(IRT1257)
文摘A new solution-processable small-molecule donor material, named DRBDT3, comprised of oligobenzo[l,2-b:4,5-b'] dithio- phene as the backbone and 3-ethyl-rhodanine as the end-capped group has been designed and synthesized for application in organic photovoltaic cells. The oligobenzodithiophene derivative exhibits an absorption band from 300 to 640 nm. The film of DRBDT3 shows highly long-range ordering assembly and high mobility of 1.21×10^-4 cm^2 V^-1 s^-1. The new molecule shows a deep highest-occupied molecular orbital energy level. The device based on DRBDT3 as the donor and PC71BM as the acceptor exhibits a power conversion efficiency of 4.09% with a high open-circuit voltage of 0.99 V under AM. 1.5G illumination (100 mW cm^-2).