To perform the mechanism study of special association for vancomycin and D-Ala-D-Ala-containing peptides on the interface of solution and self-assemble monolayer, the binding between vancomycin and pentapeptide (Lys-...To perform the mechanism study of special association for vancomycin and D-Ala-D-Ala-containing peptides on the interface of solution and self-assemble monolayer, the binding between vancomycin and pentapeptide (Lys-Lys-Gly-D-Ala-D-Ala) was investigated by flow injection surface plasmon resonance (FI-SPR) and flow injection quartz crystal microbalance (FI-QCM). To facilitate the formation of a compact vancomycin adsorbates layer with a uniform surface orientation, vancomycin molecules were attached onto a preformed alkanethiol self-assembled monolayer. By optimizing the conditions for the binding between Lys-Lys-Gly-D-Ala-D-Ala and vancomycin on the assembled chip, the detecting limit of Lys-Lys-Gly-D-Ala-D-Ala was greatly improved (reaching 0.5 ×10^- 6 mol/L or 7.5 × 10^-12 mol). The equilibrium constant of the association of Lys-Lys-Gly-D-Ala-D-Ala with vancomycin was also obtained (KAds=5.0×10^4 L/tool).展开更多
In this review, we describe the principles of the tunnel junction, self-assembled monolayer (SAM) application techniques, experimental testbed fabrication, and characterization of the films and devices. In addition,...In this review, we describe the principles of the tunnel junction, self-assembled monolayer (SAM) application techniques, experimental testbed fabrication, and characterization of the films and devices. In addition, techniques for directed application, removal, and functionalization of the monolayers are discussed. Bottom-up fabrication techniques have seen increased attention because of their versatility and ease of use. These films see mechanical uses as surface modifiers and micro-scale lubricants. Advances in nanowatt electronics and ultra-low power sensors have opened up an energy harvesting niche for solutions which would have proven ineffective just some years ago. The focus of this study is the two- terminal junction which has potential applications in THz rectification for energy harvesting, medical imaging, and defense sensing. The quantum theory of operation behind these devices is touched on briefly---describing tunneling through the organic monolayers. Commentary on trends in research and potential future work are presented as well.展开更多
We performed angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy studies on a series of FeTe_(1-x)Se_x monolayer films grown on Sr TiO_3.The superconductivity of the films is robust and rather insensitive to the variations of t...We performed angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy studies on a series of FeTe_(1-x)Se_x monolayer films grown on Sr TiO_3.The superconductivity of the films is robust and rather insensitive to the variations of the band position and effective mass caused by the substitution of Se by Te.However,the band gap between the electron-and hole-like bands at the Brillouin zone center decreases towards band inversion and parity exchange,which drive the system to a nontrivial topological state predicted by theoretical calculations.Our results provide a clear experimental indication that the FeTe_(1-x)Se_x monolayer materials are high-temperature connate topological superconductors in which band topology and superconductivity are integrated intrinsically.展开更多
Many technological applications require templates with nanoscale patterns.Block copolymer self-assembly is a method of choice for obtaining a large variety of such patterns,with greatest flexibility achieved when comb...Many technological applications require templates with nanoscale patterns.Block copolymer self-assembly is a method of choice for obtaining a large variety of such patterns,with greatest flexibility achieved when combined with a supramolecular approach.One of the ways to fabricate block copolymer templates is the Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique.Here,we briefly summarize recent work with LB films of polystyrene-poly(4-vinyl pyridine) (PS-P4VP) mixed with 3-n-pentade cylphenol (PDP),illustrating the different types of patterns possible and the principles governing them.One interesting pattern that can be easily achieved with this system is the so-called "nanostrand network",which,when used as a template for gold deposition,can produce double striped lines of gold.Here,we show how this pattern can be modified by acetone swelling to give rise to gold monolayer ribbons with internal structure.The results also suggest new insights into the early stages of morphology formation at the air/water interface.展开更多
基金Projects(20773165,20876179) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(09JJ1002) supported by the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China+1 种基金Project(NCET-07-0865) for New Century Excellent Talents in Chinese UniversityProject(2007AA022006) supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China
文摘To perform the mechanism study of special association for vancomycin and D-Ala-D-Ala-containing peptides on the interface of solution and self-assemble monolayer, the binding between vancomycin and pentapeptide (Lys-Lys-Gly-D-Ala-D-Ala) was investigated by flow injection surface plasmon resonance (FI-SPR) and flow injection quartz crystal microbalance (FI-QCM). To facilitate the formation of a compact vancomycin adsorbates layer with a uniform surface orientation, vancomycin molecules were attached onto a preformed alkanethiol self-assembled monolayer. By optimizing the conditions for the binding between Lys-Lys-Gly-D-Ala-D-Ala and vancomycin on the assembled chip, the detecting limit of Lys-Lys-Gly-D-Ala-D-Ala was greatly improved (reaching 0.5 ×10^- 6 mol/L or 7.5 × 10^-12 mol). The equilibrium constant of the association of Lys-Lys-Gly-D-Ala-D-Ala with vancomycin was also obtained (KAds=5.0×10^4 L/tool).
文摘In this review, we describe the principles of the tunnel junction, self-assembled monolayer (SAM) application techniques, experimental testbed fabrication, and characterization of the films and devices. In addition, techniques for directed application, removal, and functionalization of the monolayers are discussed. Bottom-up fabrication techniques have seen increased attention because of their versatility and ease of use. These films see mechanical uses as surface modifiers and micro-scale lubricants. Advances in nanowatt electronics and ultra-low power sensors have opened up an energy harvesting niche for solutions which would have proven ineffective just some years ago. The focus of this study is the two- terminal junction which has potential applications in THz rectification for energy harvesting, medical imaging, and defense sensing. The quantum theory of operation behind these devices is touched on briefly---describing tunneling through the organic monolayers. Commentary on trends in research and potential future work are presented as well.
基金supported by grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2015CB921000,2016YFA0401000,2015CB921301,2016YFA0300300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11574371,11274362,1190020,11334012,11274381,11674371)
文摘We performed angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy studies on a series of FeTe_(1-x)Se_x monolayer films grown on Sr TiO_3.The superconductivity of the films is robust and rather insensitive to the variations of the band position and effective mass caused by the substitution of Se by Te.However,the band gap between the electron-and hole-like bands at the Brillouin zone center decreases towards band inversion and parity exchange,which drive the system to a nontrivial topological state predicted by theoretical calculations.Our results provide a clear experimental indication that the FeTe_(1-x)Se_x monolayer materials are high-temperature connate topological superconductors in which band topology and superconductivity are integrated intrinsically.
基金supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada (NSERC)the Fonds de recherches du Québec-Nature et Technologies (FQRNT)
文摘Many technological applications require templates with nanoscale patterns.Block copolymer self-assembly is a method of choice for obtaining a large variety of such patterns,with greatest flexibility achieved when combined with a supramolecular approach.One of the ways to fabricate block copolymer templates is the Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique.Here,we briefly summarize recent work with LB films of polystyrene-poly(4-vinyl pyridine) (PS-P4VP) mixed with 3-n-pentade cylphenol (PDP),illustrating the different types of patterns possible and the principles governing them.One interesting pattern that can be easily achieved with this system is the so-called "nanostrand network",which,when used as a template for gold deposition,can produce double striped lines of gold.Here,we show how this pattern can be modified by acetone swelling to give rise to gold monolayer ribbons with internal structure.The results also suggest new insights into the early stages of morphology formation at the air/water interface.