Theoretical Study on the Structures,Spectra and Thermodynamic Property of Herbicidal Monosulfuron

The structure optimization and frequency calculation have been carried out at the B3LYP/6-31G＊ level towards herbicidal monosulfuron using density functional theory.The computed results showed that the intramolecular hydrogen bond N-H…N can stabilize the molecule.IR spectra,Raman spectra and thermodynamic properties under different temperatures were also obtained.The first vertical excited state electronic transition energy was calculated by time-dependent density function theory,and absorption wavelength of the lowest energy excitation was obtained at 339.59 nm,belonging to the near UV.These results provided the basis for studies on compound＇s structure-activity relationship.

Extraction,Physiochemical Properties and Antibacterial Activities of Polysaccharides from Auricularia auricular

[Objective] To explore the optimal conditions for extracting polysaccharide from Auricularia auricular,and to study its physiochemical properties and antibacterial activities.[Method] The extraction conditions for Auricularia auricular polysaccharides were optimized by orthogonal test,and its physiochemical characteristics and antagonistic activities on bacteria and molds were tested.[Result] The optimized condition was with sample to liquid ratio of 1:50,temperature of 90 ℃ and extraction time of 2.5 h.Under the optimized condition,the yield of polysaccharide was 7.3%,with polysaccharide content of 77.81 %.Containing aldose and amylase,the polysaccharides of Auricularia auricular was soluble in water.The inhibitory effect on bacteria was significantly stronger than on molds that the minimum diameter of inhibition zone for bacteria is 12.7 mm,while 7.9 mm for the molds.[Conclusion] This study provides scientific basis for the development and utilization of Auricularia auricular polysaccharides.

Identification of the Diterpenoids Produced by Endophytic Fungus of Torreya fargesii and Its Inhibitory Effect on Hela Cells

[Objectives] The purpose of this study is to dissociate endophytic fungus producing diterpenoids from Torreya fargesii tissue and examines its inhibiting effect on tumor cells. [Methods]Plant endophytes were isolated and purified to study their resistance to Gram-positive( G+) and Gram-negative bacteria( G-). High performance liquid chromatography( HPLC) was used for analysis of the retention time,relative peak area and percentage content of its metabolite. By liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry( HPLC-MS),the material characteristic of the ion pair information of the metabolites was measured. The bacterial strain was also classified. [Results] The results showed that the secondary metabolites produced by the strain BP6 T3 possessed double resistance to G+and G-bacteria. The strain was identified as Penicillium sp by preliminary classification. Through HPLC analysis,the retention time of fermentation extracts was 12. 8 min with almost the same as the standard of taxol. According to the chromatograph,the relative peak area was 12 887. 11,the average relative percentage was about 15. 8%,and the content of taxol analogs in fermentation broth reached 16. 59 mg/L. The material characteristic of the formation of ion fragments of taxane analogues in metabolic extracts was identical to that of the taxol standard determined by HPLC-MS. It can be initially determined that strain BP6 T3 can produce taxane compounds. Taxol substance produced by this strain had obvious inhibitory effect on Hela cells with the concentration increasing. Different precursors had a significant effect on the production of paclitaxel metabolites in this strain. L-phenylalanine was used as the precursor and the yield increased most,with an increase rate of 425. 7%. [Conclusions] The strain is expected to be used for mass production in antitumor drug taxol.

Seasonal variations in the energy budget of Elliot's pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti) in cage

This study aimed to discuss the energy budget of Elliot's pheasant Syrmaticus ellioti in different seasons, with life and health, good growth and normal digestion of Elliot's pheasant as the tested objects, The energy budget of Elliot's pheasant was measured by daily collection of the trial pheasants' excrement in the biological garden of Guangxi Normal University from March 2011 to February 2012. The results showed that the gross energy consumption, metabolic energy and excrement energy varied by season, increasing as temperature decreased. There was significant difference in gross energy consumption, metabolic energy, excrement energy between adults and nonages. There was also a trend that food digestibility of pheasants increases as temperature increases. In the same season, the food digestibility of adults was better than that of nonages. Throughout spring, summer, autumn and winter, the metabolic energy of 4-year adults were 305.77±13.40 kJ/d, 263.67±11.89 kJ/d, 357.23±25.49 kJ/d and 403.12±24.91 kJ/d, respectively, and the nonages were 284.86±17.22 kJ/d, 284. 66±15.16 kJ/d, 402. 26±31.46 kJ/d and 420. 30±31.98 kJ/d, respectively. The minimum metabolic energies were 247.65±21.81 g, 265.86±26.53 g, respectively for each group, detected between 4-year adults and 1-year nonages. Further study is needed to determine whether 29.6 C is the optimal temperature for the Elliot's pheasant.

Seasonal variations in the energy budget of Elliot’s pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti) in cage

This study aimed to discuss the energy budget of Elliot’s pheasant Syrmaticus ellioti in different seasons,with life and health,good growth and normal digestion of Elliot’s pheasant as the tested objects,The energy budget of Elliot’s pheasant was measured by daily collection of the trial pheasants’excrement in the biological garden of Guangxi Normal University from March 2011 to February 2012.The results showed that the gross energy consumption,metabolic energy and excrement energy varied by season,increasing as temperature decreased.There was significant difference in gross energy consumption,metabolic energy,excrement energy between adults and nonages.There was also a trend that food digestibility of pheasants increases as temperature increases.In the same season,the food digestibility of adults was better than that of nonages.Throughout spring,summer,autumn and winter,the metabolic energy of 4-year adults were 305.77±13.40 kJ/d,263.67±11.89 kJ/d,357.23±25.49 kJ/d and 403.12±24.91 kJ/d,respectively,and the nonages were 284.86±17.22 kJ/d,284.66±15.16 kJ/d,402.26±31.46 kJ/d and 420.30±31.98 kJ/d,respectively.The minimum metabolic energies were 247.65±21.81 g,265.86±26.53 g,respectively for each group,detected between 4-year adults and 1-year nonages.Further study is needed to determine whether 29.6 C is the optimal temperature for the Elliot’s pheasant.

Metal-free photo-induced radical C-P and C-S bond formation for the synthesis of 2-phosphoryl benzothiazoles

We reveal here a visible-light promoted phosphorylation of 2-isocyanoaryl thioethers for the first time with concomita nt C(sp3)-S bond cleavage and imidoyl C-S fo rmation.Additionally,this method features the use of 3 mol%organic dye Rose Bengal as the photocatalyst without external transition-metal or peroxide oxidants,and provides a novel and environmentally friendly approach for the preparation of a variety of 2-phosphoryl benzothiazoles in moderate to good yields.

Highly efficient electrochemically driven water oxidation by graphenesupported mixed-valent Mn_(16)-containing polyoxometalate

A highly efficient catalyst of graphene-supported mixed-valent Mn_(16)-containing polyoxometalate is reported here by electrochemical strategy. The modified electrode with the catalyst exhibits an excellent electrocatalytic performance for water oxidation, which will contribute to the development of highly efficient catalysts for oxygen evolution.

Effect of slab width on choice of appropriate casting speed in steel production

In steel continuous casting(CC),the choice of the appropriate speed at which the slab is cast can be influenced by many different factors and phenomena.While the slab thickness seems to have the biggest impact,other features like the slab width have been consistently overlooked.In fact,the slab width practically limits the casting speed via the mass flow constraint which governs the input and output balance at the tundish.Here,we present a case study that aims at analyzing steel production data from the perspective of casting speed constraints.By studying the speed fluctuations of an industrial CC machine,we identify a strategic regime change toward a stricter consideration of the mass flow constraint.The regime change manifests itself in a significant increase in the correlation between the actual casting speed and the maximal speed associated with the mass flow constraint.On the surface,taking greater account of the input and output balance at the tundish has reduced the productivity of the continuous caster;however,one can argue that the lessened yield is compensated by a diminished risk of eventual slab breaking.From the perspective of this trade-off,we establish a visualization technique that enables us to pinpoint the boundary beyond which one strategic regime becomes economically more advantageous than the other.

Effect of Jiaosanxian on Reducing Blood Lipid

Objective To investigate the effects of Jiaosanxian(JSX,consisted of stir-baked Hordei Fructus GerminatusCrataegi Fructus-Massa Fermentata Medicinalis) on reducing blood lipid. Methods The model of hyperlipidemic mice was established by feeding high-fat diet. Kunming mice were randomly divided into six groups: blank,hyperlipidemic,Zhibituo,low-,mid-,and high-dose [100,200,and 400 mg/(kg·d)] JSX groups,and were continuously ig administered for 28 d. The contents of total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),and high density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C) in serum and liver and liver index were determined. Results The contents of TC,TG,and LDL-C in serum or liver were decreased significantly but the contents of HDL-C were increased more significantly in the mid- and high-dose JSX groups than those in hyperlipemic group. The weight and liver index were decreased significantly with the dose increasing of JSX. The lipid-decreasing effects were improved with the dose increasing. Conclusion These results suggest that JSX has the significant effects on hyperlipidemia. It could provide the experimental basis for the clinical use of JSX for the treatment of hyperlipidemia.

Facile synthesis of ( β -chlorodifluoroethyl)phosphonates via chlorination reaction of difluoroalkyl diazo derivatives with HCl

An efficient chlorination reaction of in situ generated(β-diazo-α,α-difluoroethyl)phosphonates has been achieved with hydrochloric acid as a chlorine source under mild and operationally convenient conditions.The reaction does not need any catalyst and tolerates a wide scope of substrates,which affords the(β-chlorodifluoroethyl)phosphonate products in good to excellent yields.This reaction represents the first example of the halogenation of difluoroalkyl diazo compounds,and also provides an easy way for the synthesis of difluoromethylenephosphonate-containing compounds.