对乙酰氨基苯酚的合成进展

综述了近年来国内外有关对乙酰氨基酚及其中间体对氨基酚的合成方法 ,通过对其合成方法 (如二步法、一步法 ,重排法和生化法等 )的比较 ,认为一步法合成将是对乙酰氨基酚生产的发展方向。

One-pot cascade conversion of xylose to furfuryl alcohol over a bifunctional Cu/SBA-15-SO3H catalyst

The conversion of hemicellulose-derived xylose to furfuryl alcohol is a practical procedure for producing value-added chemicals from biomass.In this study,a bifunctional Cu/SBA-15-SO3 H catalyst was employed for the one-pot catalytic conversion of xylose to furfuryl alcohol with a yield of up to 62.6% at the optimized conditions of 140℃,4 MPa,and for 6 h in a biphasic water/n-butanol solvent.A high reaction temperature resulted in further hydrogenation to 2-methyl furan,while a high hydrogen pressure led to a side hydrogenation reaction to xylitol.The biphasic solvent allowed xylose solvation as well as furfuryl product extraction.The acidic-SO3 H sites and Cu sites co-existed,maintained a balance,and cooperatively catalyzed the cascade conversion.Excessive acidic sites and large pores could promote the xylose conversion,although a low furfuryl alcohol yield was obtained.This catalytic system could be potentially applied to the one-pot synthesis of furfuryl alcohol from hemicellulose-derived xylose.

Synthesis of Hydrothermally Grown Zinc Oxide Nanowires

We report the synthesis ofZnO nanowires grown on glass by spin coating and using a commercial microwave oven. 10 mM solutions of zinc acetate dehydrate and 12propanol were spin coated on glass at 2000 rpm for 60 s. A seed layer was obtained after three layers of spin coating. Vertical ZnO nanowires were then grown by dipping the substrate in an equimolar solution of zinc nitrate hexahydrate and hexamethylenetetramine subsequently, films were heated with a commercially microwave oven at different power settings （140, 350 and 700 W）. The ZnO nanowires were characterized optically and morphologically. Scanning electron microscopy analysis showed that the size of ZnO nanowires was 50 nm in diameter and 500 nm in length. XRD patterns and IR spectra revealed the presence of Zn（OH）2 on the films, when low power in the microwave oven was utilized. The ZnO nanowires bandgap energy was obtained from optical transmission spectra.

A novel 3-layer mixed cultural evolutionary optimization framework for optimal operation of syngas production in a Texaco coal-water slurry gasifier

Optimizing operational parameters for syngas production of Texaco coal-water slurry gasifier studied in this paper is a complicated nonlinear constrained problem concerning 3 BP(Error Back Propagation) neural networks. To solve this model, a new 3-layer cultural evolving algorithm framework which has a population space, a medium space and a belief space is firstly conceived. Standard differential evolution algorithm(DE), genetic algorithm(GA), and particle swarm optimization algorithm(PSO) are embedded in this framework to build 3-layer mixed cultural DE/GA/PSO(3LM-CDE, 3LM-CGA, and 3LM-CPSO) algorithms. The accuracy and efficiency of the proposed hybrid algorithms are firstly tested in 20 benchmark nonlinear constrained functions. Then, the operational optimization model for syngas production in a Texaco coal-water slurry gasifier of a real-world chemical plant is solved effectively. The simulation results are encouraging that the 3-layer cultural algorithm evolving framework suggests ways in which the performance of DE, GA, PSO and other population-based evolutionary algorithms(EAs) can be improved,and the optimal operational parameters based on 3LM-CDE algorithm of the syngas production in the Texaco coalwater slurry gasifier shows outstanding computing results than actual industry use and other algorithms.

Methanol from CO2 and Solar Energy A Literature Review

The project ＂SolMethCO2＂ deals with the options of an effective methanol synthesis from atmospheric or industrial CO2 sources by implementing solar energy. First part of the projects is a wide-range survey of the many different processes and sub-processes that may be involved in methanol production and of the possibilities how to make these processes available for solarization. The different fields of research were CO2 capturing, Hg/syngas-synthesis, biotechnological techniques for methanol synthesis, photocatalytical approaches and solar reactor.

One-Dimensional ZnO Nanostructures： Solution Growth and Functional Properties

One-dimensional （1D） ZnO nanostructures have been studied intensively and extensively over the last decade not only for their remarkable chemical and physical properties, but also for their diverse current and future technological applications. This article gives a comprehensive overview of the progress that has been made within the context of 1D ZnO nanostructures synthesized via wet chemical methods. We will cover the synthetic methodologies and the corresponding growth mechanisms, various nanostructures grown, their doping and alloying, and position-controlled growth on substrates. Finally, we will review their functional properties in catalysis, hydrophobic surface modification, sensing, and electronic, optical, optoelectronic, and energy harvesting devices.

Advances in direct production of value-added chemicals via syngas conversion

Syngas conversion to fuels and chemicals is one of the most challenging subjects in the field of C1 chemistry. It is considered as an attractive alternative non-petroleum-based production route. The direct synthesis of olefins and alcohols as high value-added chemicals from syngas has drawn particular attention due to its process simplicity, low energy consumption and clean utilization of carbon resource, which conforms to the principles of green carbon science. This review describes the recent advances for the direct production of lower olefins and higher alcohols via syngas conversion. Recent progress in the development of new catalyst systems for enhanced catalytic performance is highlighted. We also give recommendations regarding major challenges for further research in syngas conversion to various chemicals.

The synthesis of benzoxaboroles and their applications in medicinal chemistry

Benzoxaborole,as a versatile scaffold,plays important roles in organic synthesis,molecular recognition and supramolecular chemistry.It is also a privileged structure in medicinal chemistry due to its desirable physicochemical and drug-like properties.Recently,benzoxaboroles were widely applied as antifungal,antibacterial,antiviral,anti-parasite,and anti-inflammatory agents.This review covers the properties,synthetic methods and applications of benzoxaboroles in medicinal chemistry.

Rational design and functional evolution of targeted peptides for bioanalytical applications

The complicated, highly dynamic and diverse nature of biosystems brings great challenges to the specific analysis of molecular processes of interest. Nature provides antibodies for the specific recognition of antigens, which is a straight-forward way for targeted analysis. However, there are still limitations during the practical applications due to the big size of the antibodies, which accelerate the discovery of small molecular probes. Peptides built from various optional building blocks and easily achieved by chemical synthetic approaches with predictable conformations, are versatile and can act as tailor-made targeting vehicles.In this mini review, we summarize the recent developments in the discovery of novel peptides for bioanalytical and biomedical applications. Progresses in peptide-library design and selection strategies are presented. Recent achievements in the peptide-guided detection, imaging and disease treatment are also focused.

The naturally occurring secolignans

Naturally occurring secolignans have drawn the considerable attention because of their novel structures and diverse biological activities.In recent years,various natural secolignans with extensive bioactivities have been reported in the literatures.In the present review,we summarized all the available information regarding the biosynthesis,distributions,separation methods,chemical structures,spectral characteristics,and biological activities of natural secolignans,and provided some valuable new insights for the further study.

Ultrathin ZnO membranes a few atomic layers in thickness

For the first time we fabricated ZnO membranes with thicknesses of 2.4 nm by a facile one-pot synthesis in aqueous solution.The crystal analysis revealed that the hexagonal ZnO membranes were about 10 atomic layers in thickness.The ZnO membranes bent,scrolled,intersected with each other,and self-assembled to particles in micrometre size.The hierarchical assemblies showed sponge-like structures with room inside.In the growth process,a cationic polyelectrolyte was utilized to modulate growth behavior of the ZnO crystals.As a result,the preferred growth direction of ZnO membranes is along 0110,which was perpendicular to[0001]growth direction in a typical hydrothermal synthesis.The growth mechanism of the membranes was also discussed.