An effective'salt in dimethyl sulfoxide/water'electrolyte enables high-voltage supercapacitor operated at-50℃

Compared with organic electrolytes,aqueous electrolytes exhibit significantly higher ionic conductivity and possess inherent safety features,showcasing unique advantages in supercapacitors.However,challenges remain for low-salt aqueous electrolytes operating at high voltage and low temperature.Herein,we report a low-salt(0.87 m,m means mol kg^(-1))'salt in dimethyl sulfoxide/water'hybrid electrolyte with non-flammability via hybridizing aqueous electrolyte with an organic co-solvent of dimethyl sulfoxide(hydrogen bond acceptor).As a result,the 0.87 m hybrid electrolyte exhibits enhanced electrochemical stability,a freezing temperature below-50℃,and an outstanding ionic conductivity of 0.52mS cm~(-1)at-50℃.Dimethyl sulfoxide can anchor water molecules through intermolecular hydrogen bond interaction,effectively reinforcing the stability of water in the hybrid electrolyte.Furthermore,the interaction between dimethyl sulfoxide and water molecules diminishes the involvement of water in the generation of ordered ice crystals,finally facilitating the low-temperature performance of the hybrid electrolyte.When paired with the 0.87 m'salt in dimethyl sulfoxide/water'hybrid electrolyte,the symmetric supercapacitor presents a 2.0 V high operating voltage at 25℃,and can operate stably at-50℃.Importantly,the suppressed electrochemical reaction of water at-50℃further leads to the symmetric supercapacitor operated at a higher voltage of 2.6 V.This modification strategy opens an effective avenue to develop low-salt electrolytes for high-voltage and low-temperature aqueous supercapacitors.

Interaction of methionine sulfoxide reductase B5 with SlMYC2 stimulates the transcription of MeJA-mediated autophagy-related genes in tomato fruit

Methyl jasmonate(MeJA)has been shown to induce autophagy in various plant stress responses and metabolic pathways.MYC2 is involved in MeJA-mediated postharvest fruit biological metabolism,but it is unclear how it affects MeJA-induced fruit autophagy.In this study,we noticed that silencing SlMYC2 significantly reduced the increase in autophagy-related genes(SlATGs)expression induced by MeJA.SlMYC2 could also bind to the promoters of several SlATGs,including SlATG13a,SlATG13b,SlATG18a,and SlATG18h,and activate their transcript levels.Moreover,SlMsrB5,a methionine sulfoxide reductase,could interact with SlMYC2.Methionine oxidation in SlMYC2 and mimicking sulfoxidation in SlMYC2 by mutation of methionine-542 to glutamine reduced the DNA-binding ability and transcriptional activity of SlMYC2,respectively.SlMsrB5 partially repaired oxidized SlMYC2 and restored its DNA-binding ability.On the other hand,silencing SlMsrB5 inhibited the transcript levels of SlMYC2-targeted genes(SlATG13a,SlATG13b,SlATG18a,and SlATG18h).Similarly,dual-luciferase reporter(DLR)analysis revealed that SlMsrB5–SlMYC2 interaction significantly increased the ability of SlMYC2-mediated transcriptional activation of SlATG13a,SlATG13b,SlATG18a,and SlATG18h.These findings demonstrate that SlMsrB5-mediated cyclic oxidation/reduction of methionine in SlMYC2 inf luences SlATGs expression.Collectively,these findings reveal the mechanism of SlMYC2 in SlATGs transcriptional regulation,providing insight into the mechanism of MeJA-mediated postharvest fruit quality regulation.

Extraction of Gold by Di(2-ethylhexyl)Sulfoxide and N-Octyl Sulfoxide

A long chain aliphatic sulfoxide can be used as an extractant.It can extract almost all metallic ions which can be extracted by tributylphosphate (TBP).The extraction of gold was studied by Chekushin,V. S. and Mojski,M.using petroleum sulfoxide and n-dioctyl sulfoxide(DOSO) as an extractant respectively.

Dimethyl sulfoxide inhibits zymosan-induced intestinal inflammation and barrier dysfunction

AIM: To investigate whether dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO) inhibits gut inflammation and barrier dysfunction following zymosan-induced systemic inflammatoryresponse syndrome and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.METHODS: Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups: sham with administration of normal saline(SS group); sham with administration of DMSO(SD group); zymosan with administration of normal saline(ZS group); and zymosan with administration of DMSO(ZD group). Each group contained three subgroups according to 4 h,8 h,and 24 h after surgery. At 4 h,8 h,and 24 h after intraperitoneal injection of zymosan(750 mg/kg),the levels of intestinal inflammatory cytokines [tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α) and interleukin(IL)-10] and oxides(myeloperoxidase,malonaldehyde,and superoxide dismutase) were examined. The levels of diamine oxidase(DAO) in plasma and intestinal mucosal blood flow(IMBF) were determined. Intestinal injury was also evaluated using an intestinal histological score and apoptosis of intestinal epithelial cells was determined by deoxynucleotidyl transferase d UTP nick end labeling(TUNEL) assay. The intestinal epithelial tight junction protein,ZO-1,was observed by immunofluorescence.RESULTS: DMSO decreased TNF-α and increased IL-10 levels in the intestine compared with the ZS group at the corresponding time points. The activity of intestinal myeloperoxidase in the ZS group was higher than that in the ZD group 24 h after zymosan administration(P < 0.05). DMSO decreased the content of malondialdehyde(MDA) and increased the activity of superoxide dehydrogenase(SOD) 24 h after zymosan administration. The IMBF was lowest at 24 h and was 49.34% and 58.26% in the ZS group and ZD group,respectively(P < 0.05). DMSO alleviated injury in intestinal villi,and the gut injury score was significantly lower than the ZS group(3.6 ± 0.2 vs 4.2 ± 0.3,P < 0.05). DMSO decreased the level of DAO in plasma compared with the ZS group(65.1 ± 4.7 U/L vs 81.1 ± 5.0 U/L,P < 0.05). DMSO significantly preserved ZO-1 protein expression and localization 24 h after zymosan administration. The TUNEL analysis indicated that the number of apoptotic intestinal cells in the ZS group was much higher than the ZD group(P < 0.05).CONCLUSION: DMSO inhibited intestinal cytokines and protected against zymosan-induced gut barrier dysfunction.

Synthesis, Characterization and Fluorescence of Phenylcarboxymethyl Sulfoxide Complexes with Lanthanide Nitrates

Phenylcarboxymethyl Sulfoxide, PhSOCH 2COOH(LH), complexes of six lanthanide nitrates: Ln 2L 2(NO 3) 4·2LH· n H 2O(where Ln=La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu) were synthesized. Elemental analyses, molar conductivities, IR, 1HNMR and TG DTA measurements were used to characterize the complexes. The results show that the ligand(L) is coordinated to metal ions through two oxygen atoms of the carboxyl group and one oxygen atom of the sulfoxide moieties. Neutral ligang (LH)is coordinated to two metal ions through two oxygen atoms of carboxyl group as an asymmetrical bridging bidentate. The fluorescence spectra of Eu 3+ complex indicates that there is no inversion symmetry at the site of Eu 3+ ion, but the emission intensity of fluorescence is quite good.The solubility of the complexes is very good in water.

The pilot test of Pt-Pd and Pt-Rh feeds extracted and separated with a new sulfoxide extractant

Platinum, palladium and rhodium of the raw feeds extracted and separated with a new sulfoxide extractant （MSO） were studied in the paper. The pilot test results showed that the percentage extractions are more than 99% for platinum and palladium in Pt-Pd feed, and the percentage strippings are 100% and 99.2% with HCl and ammonia, respectively. The ratio of palladium to platinum is 0.0016 in stripping platinum solution, and the ratio of platinum to palladium is 0.0020 in stripping palladium solution. The percentage extraction of platinum is 99% in Pt-Rh feed, and the percentage stripping is 100%. The ratio of rhodium to platinum is 0.0002 in stripping platinum solution. Therefore, platinum, palladium, and rhodium feeds are separated effectively with MSO.

Synthesis and Fluorescence Property of Eu^(3+), Tb^(3+) Perchlorate Complexes with Diphenyl Sulfoxide and 1,10-Phenanthroline

Two ternary complexes of RE(ClO_4)_3-DPSO-phen and two binary complexes of RE(ClO_4)_3-phen have been synthesized (RE=Eu, Tb; DPSO=diphenyl sulfoxide, phen=1,10-phenanthroline). Elemental analysis and TG-DTA studies suggest that the ternary complexes consist of RE(ClO_4)_3(DPSO)(phen)_3·nH_2O (n=1, 3) and binary complexes consist of RE(phen)_4(ClO_4)_3. IR spectra studies indicate that the DPSO ligand is bonded with RE(Ⅲ) through oxygen atom in sulfinyl group and phen ligand is bonded to RE(Ⅲ) through nitrogen atom. The molar conductivities measured in the acetonitrile solution indicate that two inorganic anions ClO_4^- are coordinated and binary complexes are nonelectrolyte. In the fluorescent spectra it was found that the fluorescence emission intensity of the ternary complexes more intensive than that of the binary complexes.

A study on the composition and structure of cyclic sulfoxide derivative palladium(Ⅱ) complex

The composition and structure of cyclic sulfoxide derivative Pd(IT) complexwere investigated. The coordinated number was studied with slope method. The coordination number is2 in lower acidity, but it is 3 in higher acidity. Four methods, UV (ultraviolet) spectra, FUR(Fourier transform infrared) spectra, ~1H-NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) spectra, and ^(13)C-NMRspectra, were used to determine the coordinated atom in complex. Pd is coordinated with O and S atomin S=O group in lower acidity media. The conversion of coordination bond appears with an increasingtime. Pd is coordinated with S atom in S=O group in higher acidity media, and inter-ligand-transferreaction occurs.

Immobilizing BINOL via Suzuki Reaction:Synthesis and Application in Catalytic Asymmetric Oxidation of Sulfide to Sulfoxide

Immobilizing chiral 1,1＇-bi-2-naphthol （BINOL） in one step onto polymer backbone via stable carbon-carbon bond through Suzuki reaction was achieved. The application of this immobilized chiral BINOL to the catalytic asymmetric oxidation of sulfide to sulfoxide exhibited good activity （up to 60% yield） and high enantioselectivity （up to 89% ee）. The immobilized chiral catalyst was very stable and could be readily reused for over 5 times without significant loss of catalytic activity and enantioselectivity.

Synthesis and Adsorption Properties of Chelating Resins Containing Sulfoxide and Heterocyclic Functional Groups

Several of new chelating resins containing sulfoxide and heterocyclic functional groups （3-aminopyridine and 2-mercaptobenzothiazole） based on macroporous chloromethylated polystyrene were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and infrared spectra. Their adsorption capacities towards Zn^2＋, Cu^2＋, Pb^2＋, Hg^2＋ and Ag^＋ at pH 3.0 and 6.0 were investigated in detail. It was found that the adsorption capacities of the resins containing bis[（3-pyridylaminoethyl）sulfoxide or （2-benzothiazolylthioethyl）sulfoxide for the above ions were higher than that on ones containing single above-mentioned groups.

Extraction of gold, palladium, and platinum from acidic media with cyclic sulfoxide derivative

The extraction of gold （Ⅲ）, palladium （Ⅱ）, and platinum （Ⅳ） from the acidic media with the cyclic sulfoxide derivative of α-dodecyl-tetrahydrothiophene 1-oxide （dtmso） was investigated. Gold （Ⅲ）, palladium （Ⅱ）, and platinum （Ⅳ） could be separated from the acidic media with suitable sulfoxide concentration and acidity. The extraction reaction of gold （Ⅲ）, palladium （Ⅱ） or platinum （Ⅳ） is exothermic when dtmso is used as an extracting reagent. The coordination number was studied by the slope method. The results indicate that, in high acidity, the dtmso coordination number for extracting gold （Ⅲ） or palladium （Ⅱ） is 3, and that for platinum （Ⅳ） is 2. UV and FT-IR spectra were used to analyze the structure of the complex. Gold （Ⅲ） is coordinated with the oxygen atom in S=O group in dtmso, and palladium （Ⅱ） or platinum （Ⅳ） is coordinated with the sulfur atom in S=O group in dtmso.

Methionine sulfoxide reductase A: Structure, function and role in ocular pathology

Methionine is a highly susceptible amino acid that can be oxidized to S and R diastereomeric forms of methionine sulfoxide by many of the reactive oxygen species generated in biological systems. Methionine sulfoxide reductases (Msrs) are thioredoxin-linked enzymes involved in the enzymatic conversion of methionine sulfoxide to methionine. Although MsrA and MsrB have the same function of methionine reduction, they differ in substrate specifi city, active site composition, subcellular localization, and evolution. MsrA has been localized in different ocular regions and is abundantly expressed in the retina and in retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells. MsrA protects cells from oxidative stress. Overexpression of MsrA increases resistance to cell death, while silencing or knocking down MsrA decreases cell survival; events that are mediated by mitochondria. MsrA participates in protein-protein interaction with several other cellular proteins. The interaction of MsrAwith α-crystallins is of utmost importance given the known functions of the latter in protein folding, neuroprotection, and cell survival. Oxidation of methionine residues in α-crystallins results in loss of chaperone function and possibly its antiapoptotic properties. Recent work from our laboratory has shown that MsrA is co-localized with αA and αB crystallins in the retinal samples of patients with age-related macular degen- eration. We have also found that chemically induced hypoxia regulates the expression of MsrA and MsrB2 in human RPE cells. Thus, MsrA is a critical enzyme that participates in cell and tissue protection, and its interaction with other proteins/growth factors may provide a target for therapeutic strategies to prevent degenerative diseases.

Selective and mild oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides by H_2O_2 using DBUH-Br_3 as catalyst

DBUH-Br_3 catalyzed selective conversion of sulfides to sulfoxides in the presence of H_2O_2 as oxidizing agent is described.The reaction was performed selectively at room temperature and relatively short reaction times.

Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method for simultaneous determination of albendazole and albendazole sulfoxide in human plasma for bioequivalence studies

An improved high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry（LC-MS/MS） method has been developed for sensitive and rapid determination of albendazole（ABZ） and its active metabolite,albendazole sulfoxide（ABZSO）,in the positive ionization mode.The method utilized solid phase extraction（SPE） for sample preparation of the analytes and their deuterated internal standards（ISs） from100 μL human plasma.The chromatography was carried out on Hypurity C_（18） column using acetonitrile-2.0 mM ammonium acetate,pH 5.0（80：20,v/v） as the mobile phase.The assay exhibited a linear response over the concentration range of 0.200-50.0 ng/mL for ABZ and 3.00-600 ng/mL for ABZSO.The recoveries of the analytes and ISs ranged from 86.03%-89.66%and 89.85%-98.94%,respectively.Matrix effect,expressed as IS-normalized matrix factors,ranged from 0.985 to 1.042 for the both analytes.The method was successfully applied for two separate studies in healthy subjects using single dose of 400 mg conventional tablets and 400 mg chewable ABZ tablets,respectively.

Structural confirmation of sulconazole sulfoxide as the primary degradation product of sulconazole nitrate

Sulconazole has been reported to degrade into sulconazole sulfoxide via sulfur oxidation; however,structural characterization data was lacking and the potential formation of an N-oxide or sulfone could not be excluded. To clarify the degradation pathways and incorporate the impurity profile of sulconazole into the United States Pharmacopeia–National Formulary(USP–NF) monographs, a multifaceted approach was utilized to confirm the identity of the degradant. The approach combines stress testing of sulconazole nitrate, chemical synthesis of the degradant via a hydrogen peroxide-mediated oxidation reaction,semi-preparative HPLC purification, and structural elucidation by LC–MS/MS and NMR spectroscopy.Structural determination was primarily based on the comparison of spectroscopic data of sulconazole and the oxidative degradant. The mass spectrometric data have revealed a Mc Lafferty-type rearrangement as the characteristic fragmentation pathway for alkyl sulfoxides with a β-hydrogen atom, and was used to distinguish the sulfoxide from N-oxide or sulfone derivatives. Moreover, the generated sulconazole sulfoxide was utilized as reference material for compendial procedure development and validation, which provides support for USP monograph modernization.

Excess properties and spectroscopic studies for binary system polyethylene glycol 600 + dimethyl sulfoxide at T =(298.15, 303.15,308.15, 313.15, and 318.15) K

The work presents density(ρ) and viscosity(η) data of binary system polyethylene glycol 600(PEG) + dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO) over the entire concentration range at T =(298.15, 303.15, 308.15, 313.15 and 318.15) K and atmospheric pressure. On the basis of density and viscosity values, the excess properties of PEG(1) + DMSO(2) mixtures, including excess molar volume(V_m^E), viscosity deviation(Δη), excess free energies of activation(ΔG^(*E)), and isobaric thermal expansion coefficient(αp), were calculated. At the same time, in order to conjecture the density viscosity under different conditions, the density and viscosity data were fitted with the corresponding formula. The calculated results of V_m^E, Δη, and ΔG^(*E) were fitted with the Redlich–Kister equation to derive coefficients and estimate the standard deviations(σ) between the experimental and calculated values. Moreover, the intermolecular interaction of PEG with DMSO was discussed on the basis of FTIR and UV–Vis spectral results of PEG(1) + DMSO(2) mixtures. The results indicated that there were the hydrogen bonding and interactions of hydroxyl hydrogen atoms in PEG with oxygen atoms in DMSO.

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [(Praseodymium)_2(3,5-Binitro Benzoyloxy)_6 (Dimethyl Sulfoxide)_4] Complex

A novel one-dimensional chain complex [Pr2(bnbo)6(DMSO)4] (bnbo=3,5-binitro benzoyloxy, DMSO= dimethyl sulfoxide) with bridging carboxyl groups was synthesized and its structure has been determined by single-crystal X-ray methods. In the complex, a pair of adjacent metal ions are alternately connected by four or two carboxylate groups to form an infinite chain of 8-coordinated Pr3+ ions. The complex (Pr2C50H42N12O40S4 ) crystal system is triclinic, with space group P1, a=14.2890(3), b=14.3427(3), c=20.1601(2)? =76.636(1), b=84.496(1), =60.316(1)? V=3491.4(1)?, Z=2, Mr =1861.02, Dc=1.770 g/cm3, m=1.608mm-1, F(000)=1856, the final R=0.0776 and wR=0.1724 for 8804 reflections with I > 2s(I).

EFFECT OF CHEMICAL STRUCTURE OF SULFOXIDE GRAFTED POLY (VINYL ALCOHOL) ON GAS PERMEABILITY

The effects of chemical structure, i. e. side chain structure and their contents, on thepermeability of pure SO_2, N_2 and their mixture gases for the sulfoxide grafted poly (vinylalcohol) (RVSO-PVA) membranes have been investigated:where R=Me, Et, Pr, t-Bu and Ph. It was notable that introduction of sulfoxide group intoPVA side chain greatly enhanced the permselectivity of sulfur dioxide. SO_2 permeability andseparation factor of these polymers increased markedly as the size of side chain increased. Thesulfoxide content of the polymer also played an important role in the pure and mixture gasespermeation. Some explanations have been made to interpret this unique gas separation behaviour.

ADSORPTION OF SULFOXIDES ON SOLID FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS——Ⅲ.THE ADSORPTION ON CARBON BLACK

The adsorption of decylmethylsulfoxide(DEMS)onto carbon black and the effects of temperature,salt(NaCl)and acid (HCl)have been measured.Typical two plateaux type adsorption isotherms were obtained.Applying the two step model of surfactant adsorption on solid/liquld interface and the general adsorption isotherm equation[9]the experimental results were interpreted qualitatively and quantitatively.

LYOTROPIC AND THERMOTROPIC LIQUID CRYSTALL INE TRIALKYL CELLULOSES OBTAINED DIRECTLY FROM CELLULOSE ACETATE IN DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE

Highly substituted n-atkyl celluloses with sidechains 3 to 10 carbon atoms long have been prepared from cellulose acetate, sodium hydroxide and n-alkyl bromides with dimethyl sulfoxide as solvent. Synthetic conditions of n-alkyl celluloses were studied with respect to reaction temperature, time and yield. The molecular structure of the n-alkyl celluloses, which were obtained as white powders or as sticky, soft and birefringent solids at room temperature, was investigated by IR and NMR spectra and elemental analysis. The highly substituted n-alkyl celluloses all exhibited both therotropic and lyotropic liquid crystalline cholesteric phases in some non-polar solvents. The metting behavior and solubility of the n-alkyl celluloses were examined.