bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Angry pathogens, how to get rid of them: introducing microfluidics for waterborne pathogen separation to children
Authors: Jimenez Melanie , Bridle Helen L.
Published: November 2014

Microfluidic-based hands-on activities for introducing the notion of waterborne pathogen separation to children.
An oxidized liquid metal-based microfluidic platform for tunable electronic device applications
Authors: Li Guangyong , Parmar Mitesh , Lee Dong-Weon
Published: November 2014

Two PDMS surface modification techniques (physical and chemical) are performed to enhance the non-wetting characteristics of Galinstan for electronic applications.
Evaluation of photodynamic therapy efficiency using an in vitro three-dimensional microfluidic breast cancer tissue model
Authors: Yang Yamin , Yang Xiaochuan , Zou Jin , Jia Chao , Hu Yue , Du Henry , Wang Hongjun
Published: November 2014

A microfluidic-based in vitro three-dimensional (3D) breast cancer tissue model was established for determining the efficiency of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with therapeutic agents (photosensitizer and gold nanoparticles) under various irradiation conditions.
Integration of lateral porous silicon membranes into planar microfluidics
Authors: Leïchlé Thierry , Bourrier David
Published: November 2014

A unique fabrication process was developed to integrate lateral porous silicon membranes into planar microfluidic channels. These mesoporous membranes were demonstrated to be suitable for on-chip dead-end microfiltration.
The plasma metabolic profiling of chronic acephate exposure in rats via an ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry based metabonomic method
Authors: Hou Yurong , Cao Can , Bao Wei , Yang Shuang , Shi Haidan , Hao Dongfang , Zhao Xiujuan , Wu Yonghui
Published: November 2014

This study aimed to investigate the toxic effects of long-term, low-dose acephate administration on rats using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.
High-throughput synthesis of stable isotope-labeled transmembrane proteins for targeted transmembrane proteomics using a wheat germ cell-free protein synthesis system
Authors: Takemori Nobuaki , Takemori Ayako , Matsuoka Kazuhiro , Morishita Ryo , Matsushita Natsuki , Aoshima Masato , Takeda Hiroyuki , Sawasaki Tatsuya , Endo Yaeta , Higashiyama Shigeki
Published: November 2014

A novel strategy for quantitating transmembrane proteome.
A novel feature extraction scheme for prediction of protein–protein interaction sites
Authors: Du Xiuquan , Jing Anqi , Hu Xinying
Published: November 2014

Identifying protein–protein interaction (PPI) sites plays an important and challenge role in some topics of biology.
Exclusive formation of imino[4 + 4]cycloaddition products with biologically relevant amines: plausible candidates for acrolein biomarkers and biofunctional modulators
Authors: Tsutsui Ayumi , Pradipta Ambara R. , Saigitbatalova Elena , Kurbangalieva Almira , Tanaka Katsunori
Published: November 2014

We synthetically demonstrate that eight-membered heterocycles are the exclusive products of the reaction of acrolein with biologically relevant aminesviaan imino[4 + 4]cycloaddition.
Synthetic spirocyclic endoperoxides: new antimalarial scaffolds
Authors: Brindisi Margherita , Gemma Sandra , Kunjir Sanil , Di Cerbo Luisa , Brogi Simone , Parapini Silvia , D'Alessandro Sarah , Taramelli Donatella , Habluetzel Annette , Tapanelli Sofia , Lamponi Stefania , Novellino Ettore , Campiani Giuseppe , Butini Stefania
Published: November 2014

Design, synthesis and molecular docking calculation studies led to the identification of novel spirocyclic peroxides with in vitro and in vivo antimalarial activity.
Low magnetic field response single-phase multiferroics under high temperature
Authors: Wang Jianlin , Fu Zhengping , Peng Ranran , Liu Min , Sun Shujie , Huang Haoliang , Li Lin , Knize Randy J. , Lu Yalin
Published: November 2014

A new single-phase multiferroic material (SBFCT) has been developed, which functions well at high temperature (373 K) and under a low magnetic field. Using this new material, a prototype ME device was made, which demonstrated excellent and reliable low magnetic field response at high temperature.
Fabrication of mesoporous Al-SBA-15 as a methylene blue capturer via a spontaneous infiltration route
Authors: Wu Zhengying , Lu Qiuyue , Fu Wen Hua , Wang Sai , Liu Chengbao , Xu Nan , Wang Dongtian , Wang Yi Meng , Chen Zhigang
Published: November 2014

Mesoporous Al-SBA-15 materials were synthesized via a facile solvent-free method and they present much higher MB adsorption capacity than the siliceous SBA-15.
Mild solution synthesis of graphene loaded with LiFePO4–C nanoplatelets for high performance lithium ion batteries
Authors: Liu Muchun , Zhao Yan , Gao Sen , Wang Yan , Duan Yuexin , Han Xiao , Dong Qi
Published: November 2014

Microwave-assisted solution treatment provides a simple and safe synthesis for nanomaterials and nanocomposites. LiFePO4–graphene–C nanoplatelets show excellent cycling performance.
Photofunctional nanocomposites based on the functionalization of metal–organic frameworks by up/down conversion luminescent nanophosphors
Authors: Liu Chang , Yan Bing
Published: November 2014

A novel strategy is demonstrated to construct photofunctional nanocomposites by composing surfactant-capped nanophosphors and a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) unit. These nanocomposites show tunable luminescence performance for different photoactive units under different excitation. These provide useful data for potential applications in optical devices.
Synthesis of unsymmetrical phenylurea derivatives via oxidative cross coupling of aryl formamides with amines under metal-free conditions
Authors: Reddy Nagireddy Veera , Kumar Pailla Santhosh , Reddy Peddi Sudhir , Kantam Mannepalli Lakshmi , Reddy Kallu Rajender
Published: November 2014

A direct transformation of N-aryl formamides to the corresponding phenylurea derivatives via the formation of isocyanate intermediates is achieved in good yields using hypervalent iodine reagents as external oxidants.
Chemistry and biological activity of steroidal glycosides from the Lilium genus
Authors: Munafo Jr John P. , Gianfagna Thomas J.
Published: November 2014

This review provides a chronological account of the scientific progress made, between the years of 1989 up to 2014, on the structural elucidation and biological activity of steroidal glycosides isolated from plants of theLiliumgenus.
Receptor-mediated membrane adhesion of lipid–polymer hybrid (LPH) nanoparticles studied by dissipative particle dynamics simulations
Authors: Li Zhenlong , Gorfe Alemayehu A.
Published: November 2014

The lipid shell fluidity of the LPH nanoparticles facilitates receptor-mediated membrane adhesion.
Multi-substituted 8-aminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazines by Groebke–Blackburn–Bienaymé reaction and their Hsp90 inhibitory activity
Authors: Ren Jing , Yang Min , Liu Hongchun , Cao Danyan , Chen Danqi , Li Jian , Tang Le , He Jianhua , Chen Yue-Lei , Geng Meiyu , Xiong Bing , Shen Jingkang
Published: November 2014

Various 3,8-diaminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazines were efficiently prepared by MCR and some products showed moderate Hsp90 inhibitory activity.
Unprecedented one-pot sequential thiolate substitutions under mild conditions leading to a red emissive BODIPY dye 3,5,8-tris(PhS)-BODIPY
Authors: Roacho Robinson I. , Metta-Magaña Alejandro , Peña-Cabrera Eduardo , Pannell Keith
Published: November 2014

Phenylthiol performs a thiol exchange with 8-MeS-BODIPY and activates/substitutes the 3,5 positions forming a tri-thiolated BODIPY.
Metal-catalyzed formation of 1,3-cyclohexadienes: a catalyst-dependent reaction
Authors: Zhu Shifa , Huang Xiaobing , Zhao Tian-Qi , Ma Tongmei , Jiang Huanfeng
Published: November 2014

A metal-dependent and complementary catalytic method to synthesize the cyclohexadienes has been developed. When gold or indium salts were used as catalysts, 1,3-cyclohexadiene (1,3-CHD) could be obtained; when Cu(OTf)2 was used as the catalyst, however, another isomer 2,4-cyclohexadiene (2,4-CHD) was furnished instead.
An expedient approach to 1,2-dihydroisoquinoline derivatives via cobalt catalysed 6-endo dig cyclization followed by Mannich condensation of o-alkynylarylaldimines
Authors: Urvashi Urvashi , Rastogi Gaurav K. , Ginotra Sandeep K. , Agarwal Alka , Tandon Vibha
Published: November 2014

A highly effective 6-endo dig cyclisation of o-alkynyl aldimines to 1,2-dihydroisoquinolines has been described via direct and nitro Mannich condensation using inexpensive and readily available cobalt chloride as catalyst.
UV-visible and1H–15N NMR spectroscopic studies of colorimetric thiosemicarbazide anion sensors
Authors: Farrugia Kristina N. , Makuc Damjan , Podborska Agnieszka , Szaciłowski Konrad , Plavec Janez , Magri David C.
Published: November 2014

Four model thiosemicarbazide anion chemosensors containing three N–H bonds, substituted with phenyl and/or 4-nitrophenyl units, were synthesised and studied for their anion binding abilities with hydroxide, fluoride, acetate, dihydrogen phosphate and chloride.
Water-soluble aryl-extended calix[4]pyrroles with unperturbed aromatic cavities: synthesis and binding studies
Authors: Hernández-Alonso D. , Zankowski S. , Adriaenssens L. , Ballester P.
Published: November 2014

An aryl-extended calix[4]pyrrole receptor with four carboxylic groups at the lower rim bindsN-oxides in water with high stability constants.
Synthesis and tautomerization of hydroxylated isoflavones bearing heterocyclic hemi-aminals
Authors: Frasinyuk Mykhaylo S. , Bondarenko Svitlana P. , Khilya Volodymyr P. , Liu Chunming , Watt David S. , Sviripa Vitaliy M.
Published: November 2014

Aminomethylation of 7-hydroxy isoflavones with C2–C5 ω-aminoalcohols led to tautomers 4 and 5 that were interconverted as confirmed by NMR studies.
Synthesis of isoxazolidine-containing uridine derivatives as caprazamycin analogues
Authors: Yamaguchi Mayumi , Matsuda Akira , Ichikawa Satoshi
Published: November 2014

Simplification of caprazamycins was conducted by scaffold-hopping of the structurally complex diazepanone moiety to the isoxazolidine scaffold.
Catalyst-free synthesis of 2-aryl-1,2-dihydro-quinazolin-4(1H)-thiones from 2-aminobenzothio-amides and aldehydes in water
Authors: Oschatz Stefan , Brunzel Tom , Wu Xiao-Feng , Langer Peter
Published: November 2014

A convenient and facile procedure for the synthesis of dihydroquinazolinthiones from 2-aminobenzothioamide with aldehydes has been developed. The reactions took place in water without the need of any additive.
Efficient synthesis of α- and δ-carbolines by sequential Pd-catalyzed site-selective C–C and twofold C–N coupling reactions
Authors: Hung Tran Quang , Dang Tuan Thanh , Janke Julia , Villinger Alexander , Langer Peter
Published: November 2014

Two concise and efficient approaches were developed for the synthesis of α- and δ-carboline derivatives.
Enantioselective synthesis of benzoindolizidine derivatives using chiral phase-transfer catalytic intramolecular domino aza-Michael addition/alkylation
Authors: Guo Jiajia , Yu Shouyun
Published: November 2014

An efficient and enantioselective strategy to synthesize benzoindolizidinesviadomino intramolecular aza-Michael addition/alkylation was developed.
Expanding the scope of fused pyrimidines as kinase inhibitor scaffolds: synthesis and modification of pyrido[3,4-d]pyrimidines
Authors: Innocenti Paolo , Woodward Hannah , O'Fee Lisa , Hoelder Swen
Published: November 2014

A versatile and efficient entry into 2-amino-pyrido[3,4-d]pyrimidines was developed. Our strategy hinges on the concise preparation and derivatisation of 8-chloro-2-(methylthio)pyrido[3,4-d]pyrimidine intermediates to yield putative kinase inhibitors.
Direct oxidative coupling of thiols and benzylic ethers via C(sp3)–H activation and C–O cleavage to lead thioesters
Authors: Feng J. , Lv M.-F. , Lu G.-P. , Cai C.
Published: November 2014

An unprecedented protocol for the synthesis of thioesters via C–H thioesterification and C–O cleavage was developed. This CDC protocol was found convenient and easy-to-handle involving the use of DTBP as the only green oxidant.
Studies towards asymmetric synthesis of 4(S)-11-dihydroxydocosahexaenoic acid (diHDHA) featuring cross-coupling of chiral stannane under mild conditions
Authors: Wang Rui , Falck John R.
Published: November 2014

An efficient and asymmetric synthesis approach towards the biologically interesting molecule 4(S)-11-dihydroxydocosahexaenoic acid (diHDHA) was developed. This protocol mainly relied on our mild cross-coupling and asymmetric stannylation.
Tunneling in tocopherol-mediated peroxidation of 7-dehydrocholesterol
Authors: Muchalski H. , Xu L. , Porter N. A.
Published: November 2014

We report here that H-atom tunneling facilitates the propagation step in the tocopherol-mediated peroxidation (TMP) of 7-dehydrocholesterol. This process likely becomes a major propagation pathway when radical intermediates are isolated in cellular organelles or lipid particles such as low-density lipoproteins. In TMP of 7-DHC and deuterium-reinforced 7-DHC, the KIE of removing hydrogen/deuterium at C9 was found to be 21 ± 1.
Palladium-catalyzed unactivated β-methylene C(sp3)–H bond alkenylation of aliphatic amides and its application in a sequential C(sp3)–H/C(sp2)–H bond alkenylation
Authors: Shan Gang , Huang Guiyi , Rao Yu
Published: November 2014

A palladium(ii)-catalyzed β-methylene C(sp3)–H bond alkenylation of acyclic aliphatic amides with alkenyl halides has been developed. Solvent effect-promoted sequential C(sp3)–H bond alkenylation and C(sp2)–H bond alkenylation has also been studied.
Dynamic intracellular delivery of antibiotics via pH-responsive polymersomes
Authors: Lane D. D. , Su F. Y. , Chiu D. Y. , Srinivasan S. , Wilson J. T. , Ratner D. M. , Stayton P. S. , Convertine A. J.
Published: November 2014

pH-responsive endosomalytic brushes capable of spontaneously self-assembling into polymersomes were synthesized by RAFT and the intracellular delivery of antibiotic drugs was investigated.
Nitrogen-enriched hierarchically porous carbon materials fabricated by graphene aerogel templated Schiff-base chemistry for high performance electrochemical capacitors
Authors: Yang Xiangwen , Zhuang Xiaodong , Huang Yinjuan , Jiang Jianzhong , Tian Hao , Wu Dongqing , Zhang Fan , Mai Yiyong , Feng Xinliang
Published: November 2014

This article presents a facile approach for synthesizing 3D nitrogen-enriched hierarchically porous carbon materials via graphene aerogel templated Schiff-base chemistry.
Recent applications of chiral N-tert-butanesulfinyl imines, chiral diene ligands and chiral sulfur–olefin ligands in asymmetric synthesis
Authors: Dong Han-Qing , Xu Ming-Hua , Feng Chen-Guo , Sun Xing-Wen , Lin Guo-Qiang
Published: November 2014

The highly efficient asymmetric reactions of chiral sulfinyl auxiliary, diene ligands and sulfur–olefin ligands are presented.
Asymmetric cobalt catalysts for hydroboration of 1,1-disubstituted alkenes
Authors: Chen Jianhui , Xi Tuo , Ren Xiang , Cheng Biao , Guo Jun , Lu Zhan
Published: November 2014

Chiral iminopyridine oxazoline (IPO) ligands were designed, synthesized and utilized for the first cobalt-catalyzed highly regio- and enantioselective anti-Markovnikov hydroboration of 1,1-disubstituted aryl alkenes. These novel IPO ligands will likely be of high value for asymmetric transformations with first-row transition metals.
A computational study on the mechanism and kinetics of the reaction between CH3CH2S and OH
Authors: Zhang Tianlei , Wang Rui , Zhou Liting , Wang Zhiyin , Xu Qiong , Min Suotian , Wang Wenliang
Published: November 2014

Addition–elimination channels CH3CHS + H2O, CH2CH2 + HSOH, CH3CHSO + H2 and CH3CH2SH + O are the major channels in the reaction between CH3CH2S and OH.
Size fractionation of graphene oxide sheets by the polar solvent-selective natural deposition method
Authors: Zhang Wenjun , Zou Xuefeng , Li Huanrong , Hou Jingju , Zhao Jinfeng , Lan Jianwen , Feng Baolong , Liu Shuting
Published: November 2014

A novel, simple, economic and efficient method utilizing polar solvents to prepare graphene oxide sheets of homogeneous size has been developed.
From phosphate rocks to uranium raw materials: hybrid materials designed for selective separation of uranium from phosphoric acid
Authors: Charlot A. , Mourabit S. El. , Goettmann F. , Arrachart G. , Turgis R. , Grandjean A.
Published: November 2014

Innovative hybrid materials with high capacities to selectively extract uranium ions from phosphoric acid media were developed by grafting phosphorous-based ligands within the pores of mesoporous silica (SBA15) or mesoporous carbon (CMK3).
Excellent thermal stability of tavorite LixFeSO4F used as a cathode material for lithium ion batteries
Authors: Guo Zhendong , Wei Yingjin , Zhang Dong , Bie Xiaofei , Zhang Yongquan , Zhu Kai , Zhang Rongyu , Chen Gang
Published: November 2014

Tavorite LiFeSO4F shows excellent thermal stability with a high exothermic temperature and minimal heat release.
Incorporation of silica particles into decellularized tissue biomaterial and its effect on macrophage activation
Authors: Mendoza-Novelo Birzabith , Lona-Ramos María C. , González-García Gerardo , Castellano Laura E. , Delgado Jorge , Cuellar-Mata Patricia , Flores-Moreno J. Mauricio , Vargas Juan , Gutiérrez J. Alfredo , Ávila Eva E. , Mata-Mata José L.
Published: November 2014

Secretion of signaling molecules by macrophages is induced by silica particles deposited onto decellularized tissue derived biomaterials.
Self-assembling nano mixed-brushes having co-continuous surface morphology by melt growing single crystals and comparison with solution patterned leopard-skin surface morphology
Authors: Agbolaghi S. , Alizadeh-Osgouei M. , Abbaspoor S. , Abbasi F.
Published: November 2014

The behavior of melt-grown mixed-brushes was studied and compared with the behavior of the corresponding solution-grown matrix-dispersed mixed-brushes.
Surface chemistry of PET for enhancing its antifouling properties
Authors: Perez-Roldan Maria Jesus , Debarnot Dominique , Poncin-Epaillard Fabienne
Published: November 2014

Surface engineering (plasma and grafting) for the elaboration of highly hydrophilic PET surfaces with anti-fouling character.
Isophthalonitrile (IPN) hydrogenation over K modified Ni–Co supported catalysts: catalyst characterization and performance evaluation
Authors: Liu Chang , Wang Tiefeng
Published: November 2014

K modification suppressed both the original and the newly formed acid sites on the NiCo/Al2O3 catalyst, which were responsible for the condensation reactions in the IPN hydrogenation network.
Rice husk derived carbon–silica composites as anodes for lithium ion batteries
Authors: Wang Liping , Xue Jing , Gao Bin , Gao Peng , Mou Chengxu , Li Jingze
Published: November 2014

Rice husk derived carbon–silica composites were applied as anodes for lithium ion batteries for the first time.
Exploring the catalytic activity of new water soluble dinuclear copper(ii) complexes towards the glycoside hydrolysis
Authors: Haldar Shobhraj , Patra Ayan , Bera Manindranath
Published: November 2014

Water soluble dicopper(ii/ii) complexes of a new dinucleating ligand, H3phpda were synthesized and characterized for the investigation of glycoside hydrolysis.
Enhancing the electro catalytic activity of manganese ferrite through cerium substitution for oxygen evolution in KOH solutions
Authors: Pandiarajan T. , Ravichandran S. , Berchmans L. J.
Published: November 2014

Alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) is the simplest way of producing hydrogen, an attractive fuel for the future.
Flow-induced structure and rheological properties of multiwall carbon nanotube/polydimethylsiloxane composites
Authors: Niu Ran , Gong Jiang , Xu Donghua , Tang Tao , Sun Zhao-Yan
Published: November 2014

The structure and normal stress differences of MWNT/polymer composites are influenced by the molecular weight of the polymer matrix and the confinement effect.
Supercritical CO2-assisted synthesis of an ultrasensitive amphibious quantum dot-molecularly imprinted sensor
Authors: Lourenço A. , Viveiros R. , Mouro A. , Lima J. C. , Bonifácio V. D. B. , Casimiro T.
Published: November 2014

A green supercritical CO2-assisted molecular imprinting protocol enabled the production of smart sensory particles, incorporating quantum dots, with molecular recognition to bisphenol A at very low concentrations (4 nM).
Improvement in the corrosion resistance of stainless steel 304L in sodium chloride solution by a nanoclay incorporated silane coating
Authors: Ansari F. , Naderi R. , Dehghanian C.
Published: November 2014

An eco-friendly silane sol–gel coating incorporating nanoclay was formulated to provide an effective corrosion protection for stainless steel 304L in a NaCl solution.
Enhancing the capacitive performance of a textile-based CNT supercapacitor
Authors: Li W. C. , Mak C. L. , Kan C. W. , Hui C. Y.
Published: November 2014

A metal layer, used as a current collector layer for a textile-based supercapacitor (SC), was prepared on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fabrics using wet chemical methods.
Synthesis, crystal structures and phase transformation of the new solid-state forms of tetrandrine
Authors: Zhou Zhengzheng , Tong Henry H. Y. , Li Liang , Shek Fanny L. Y. , Lv Yang , Zheng Ying
Published: November 2014

In this study, the solid-state forms and phase transformation of tetrandrine (Tet) were investigated and characterized using X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis.
Competitive adsorption of water vapor with VOCs dichloroethane, ethyl acetate and benzene on MIL-101(Cr) in humid atmosphere
Authors: Xian Shikai , Yu Ying , Xiao Jing , Zhang Zhijuan , Xia Qibin , Wang Haihui , Li Zhong
Published: November 2014

The existence of water vapor in the feed stream led to a sharp decrease in the VOCs working capacity due to its strong competitive adsorption on the surfaces of MIL-101.
Preparation of a new lignin-based anionic/cationic surfactant and its solution behaviour
Authors: Zhou Mingsong , Wang Wenli , Yang Dongjie , Qiu Xueqing
Published: November 2014

The lignin-based cationic/anionic surfactant CA-SLs have a stronger ability to lower the surface tension at the air/water interface compared with SL–PEG, but a weaker one than CTAB.
Ultrastructure of metallopeptide-based soft spherical morphologies
Authors: Kaur Gagandeep , Abramovich Lihi A. , Gazit Ehud , Verma Sandeep
Published: November 2014

Metal-mediated modification of soft spherical assemblies is reportedviaintroduction of a coordinating linker for FF dipeptide. Single crystal data, microscopy and reversal of soft structure coalescence is described.
Valence and Rydberg states of CH3Cl: a MR-CISD study
Authors: de Medeiros Vanessa C. , do Monte Silmar A. , Ventura Elizete
Published: November 2014

In this work ten singlet and nine triplet states are studied through multi-reference configuration interactions with singles and doubles (MR-CISD), including Davidson extensivity correction (MR-CISD+Q).
Construction of Au@NaYF4:Yb3+,Er3+/Ho3+ bifunctional hybrid nanocomposites with upconversion luminescence and photothermal properties
Authors: Song Yan , Liu Guixia , Dong Xiangting , Wang Jinxian , Yu Wensheng , Li Jingmei
Published: November 2014

The Au@NaYF4:Yb3+,Er3+/Ho3+ bifunctional hybrid nanocomposites are constructed by a facile solution route, they simultaneously take advantage of both upconversion luminescence of NaYF4:Yb3+,Er3+/Ho3+ nanocrystals and photothermal transduction property of AuNPs.
Plasma synthesis of oxidized graphene foam supporting Pd nanoparticles as a new catalyst for one-pot synthesis of dibenzyls
Authors: Ren Liang , Yang Fan , Wang Chunxia , Li Yongfeng , Liu Hailing , Tu Zhiqiang , Zhang Liqiang , Liu Zhichang , Gao Jinsen , Xu Chunming
Published: November 2014

Pd nanoparticles decorated oxidized graphene foam (Pd/OGF) has been prepared by a gas–liquid interfacial plasma method and successfully used for one-pot synthesis of dibenzyls with different aryl bromides and olefins.
An efficient d-glucosamine-based copper catalyst for C–X couplings and its application in the synthesis of nilotinib intermediate
Authors: Wen Ming , Shen Chao , Wang Linfang , Zhang Pengfei , Jin Jianzhong
Published: November 2014

d-Glucosamine has been studied for C–N and C–S bond formations via cross-coupling reactions of nitrogen and sulfur nucleophiles with both aryl iodides and bromides.
Formation of self-assembled multi-layer stable palladium nanoparticles for ligand-free coupling reactions
Authors: Arisawa Mitsuhiro , Al-Amin Mohammad , Honma Tetsuo , Tamenori Yusuke , Arai Satoshi , Hoshiya Naoyuki , Sato Takatoshi , Yokoyama Mami , Ishii Akira , Takeguchi Masaki , Miyazaki Tsuyoshi , Takeuchi Masashi , Maruko Tomohiro , Shuto Satoshi
Published: November 2014

SAPD works for ligand-free Buchwald–Hartwig reaction and Suzuki–Miyaura coupling with low-leaching (<1 ppm) and high recyclability (>10 times).
Easily prepared ruthenium-complex nanomicelle probes for two-photon quantitative imaging of oxygen in aqueous media
Authors: Khan Aamir A. , Fullerton-Shirey Susan K. , Howard Scott S.
Published: November 2014

Easily prepared, biocompatible, and oxygen-sensitive optical probes with a large two-photon cross-section: towards inexpensive quantitative oxygen imaging in vivo.
Examination of the Gouy–Chapman theory for double layer capacitance in deionized latex suspensions
Authors: Zhao Xiaoyu , Aoki Koichi Jeremiah , Chen Jingyuan , Nishiumi Toyohiko
Published: November 2014

An equivalent circuit of double layer capacitance composed of the inner layer capacitance and the two components of diffuse layer capacitance by considering frequency-dependence.
Circularly polarized luminescence of biaryl atropisomers: subtle but significant structural dependency
Authors: Kitayama Yoko , Nakabayashi Kazuki , Wakabayashi Takashi , Tajima Nobuo , Fujiki Michiya , Imai Yoshitane
Published: November 2014

The signs of circularly polarised luminescence and circular dichroism of chiral biaryl organic fluorophores in CHCl3− and PMMA film were successfully controlled by the internal axial chirality and the axial bonding position of biaryl units.
Different responses of selenoproteins to the altered expression of selenoprotein W in chicken myoblasts
Authors: Yao Haidong , Liu Wei , Zhao Wenchao , Fan Ruifeng , Zhao Xia , Khoso Pervez Ahmed , Zhang Ziwei , Xu Shiwen
Published: November 2014

Selenoprotein W could influence certain selenoproteins expression through redox pathway.
Hooked on switch: strain-managed cooperative Jahn–Teller effect in Li0.95Mn2.05O4 spinel
Authors: Darul Jolanta , Lathe Christian , Piszora Paweł
Published: November 2014

Compression and heating of Li0.95Mn2.05O4 induce a unique three-way switch. We demonstrate the possibility of tuning of the structural properties and the induction of phase transitions by changing the external pressure and temperature, and hence changing the lattice strain.
Compartmentalized bioencapsulated liquefied 3D macro-construct by perfusion-based layer-by-layer technique
Authors: Sher Praveen , Correia Clara R. , Costa Rui R. , Mano João F.
Published: November 2014

A novel biofabrication processviaperfusion-based LbL technique for bioencapsulated hydrogel beads as building blocks to produce freeform 3D construct with controllable switching of a solid to liquefied microenvironment for use in TE/organ printing.
Silver nanoparticle aggregates by room temperature electron reduction: preparation and characterization
Authors: Wang Wei , Yang Manman , Wang Zongyuan , Yan Jinmao , Liu Changjun
Published: November 2014

Silver nanoparticle aggregates were fabricated on AAO substrate via room temperature electron reduction. Their color depends on the size of the aggregate, rather than on the size of single AgNPs.
Chromogenic and fluorogenic chemosensors for hydrogen sulfide: review of detection mechanisms since the year 2009
Authors: Li Jianfang , Yin Caixia , Huo Fangjun
Published: November 2014

The development of probes for the biologically important gas hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been an active area of research in recent years.
Nanoporous silver microstructure for single particle surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectroscopy
Authors: Wongravee Kanet , Gatemala Harnchana , Thammacharoen Chuchaat , Ekgasit Sanong , Vantasin Sanpon , Tanabe Ichiro , Ozaki Yukihiro
Published: November 2014

Nanoporous silver microstructures were successfully fabricated from hexapod AgCl microstructures via a galvanic replacement reaction to be used as an easy handling and reusable SERS substrate.
Diffusion induced stress and the distribution of dislocations in a nanostructured thin film electrode during lithiation
Authors: Chen Bingbing , Zhou Jianqiu , Zhu Jianwei , Liu Zhijun
Published: November 2014

An analytical model of the effects of dislocation distribution to improve Li-ion battery life.
DPP-based small molecule, non-fullerene acceptors for “channel II” charge generation in OPVs and their improved performance in ternary cells
Authors: Kim Y. , Song C. E. , Ko E.-J. , Kim D. , Moon S.-J. , Lim E.
Published: November 2014

Three diketopyrrolopyrrole-thiophene-based small molecules were synthesized substituting electron-withdrawing cyanide group in different positions and introduced as acceptors in organic photovoltaic cells.
Dual-tuning multidimensional superstructures based on a T-shaped molecule: vesicle, helix, membrane and nanofiber-constructed gel
Authors: Chu Xiaoxiao , Xing Pengyao , Li Shangyang , Ma Mingfang , Hao Jingcheng , Hao Aiyou
Published: November 2014

Dual-tuning self-assembly of Fmoc–Gly (a T-shape molecule) supramolecular self assembly was firstly reported here.
Water tuned nano/micro-structures in a redox-responsive supramolecular gel
Authors: Gao Yuxia , Lu Jinrong , Wu Jindan , Hu Jun , Ju Yong
Published: November 2014

A redox-responsive chiral supramolecular gel based on coumarin-tailed cholesterol linked with disulfide was reported.
Heterogeneous nucleation capability of conical microstructures for water droplets
Authors: Xu Wei , Lan Zhong , Peng Benli , Wen Rongfu , Ma Xuehu
Published: November 2014

Micro cavities with narrower cone angles can reduce the free energy barrier and improve the nucleation rate of water droplets.
Monolayer graphene-supported free-standing PS-b-PMMA thin film with perpendicularly orientated microdomains
Authors: Wu Mei-Ling , Li Jing , Wan Li-Jun , Wang Dong
Published: November 2014

A facile way to fabricate robust free-standing PS-b-PMMA thin films with perpendicularly orientated microdomains on monolayer graphene is reported.
Synthesis, electron transport, and charge storage properties of fullerene–zinc porphyrin hybrid nanodiscs
Authors: Garai Antara , Kumar Mohit , Sinha Woormileela , Chatterjee Sriparna , Purohit Chandra Shekhar , Som Tapobrata , Kar Sanjib
Published: November 2014

A MIS-type diode (Ag/C60–ZnTANP circular discs/p-Si/Ag) has been fabricated and its charge storage properties have been explored.
Study the effect of functional molecule types on the surface properties of ZnO nanorods
Authors: Wang Lei , Feng Lu , Liu Jifeng
Published: November 2014

To better understand the effect of functional molecule types to the surface properties of ZnO nanorods, three organic molecules – ethylenediamine, sodium citrate and butanethiol were used for the surface modification of ZnO nanorods.
Magnetic nanoparticles-supported tungstic acid (MNP-TA): an efficient magnetic recyclable catalyst for the one-pot synthesis of spirooxindoles in water
Authors: Khalafi-Nezhad Ali , Divar Masoumeh , Panahi Farhad
Published: November 2014

This paper reports the preparation, characterization and catalytic application of a novel, magnetically separable catalyst consisting of tungstic acid supported on silica coated magnetic nanoparticles.
Sulfur-graphene composite with molybdenum particles for stabilizing lithium–sulfur batteries
Authors: Ma Zhaoling , Liu Qiuhong , Wang Shuangyin
Published: November 2014

Mo particle coated with an oxide layer of MoO3 undergo reduction by polysulfides to MoO2, which effectively suppresses the shuttle effect in Li–S batteries.
Temperature: a nonnegligible factor for the formation of a structurally stable, self-assembled reduced graphite oxide hydrogel
Authors: Liu Yang , Liang Cheng-Lu , Bao Rui-Ying , Qi Guo-Qiang , Yang Wei , Xie Bang-Hu , Yang Ming-Bo
Published: November 2014

The stability of rGO hydrogels prepared at different temperatures was investigated. The network of rGO hydrogel formed at 40 °C showed the best structural stability, the lowest electrical resistance and highest mechanical strength.
Facile preparation of stable palygorskite/cationic red X-GRL@SiO2“Maya Red” pigments
Authors: Fan Ling , Zhang Yujie , Zhang Junping , Wang Aiqin
Published: November 2014

We report the fabrication of stable “Maya Red” pigments with a purple-red hue by adsorption of cationic red X-GRL (CR-XGRL) onto palygorskite, which is followed by hydrolysis and polycondensation of tetraethoxysilaneviaa modified Stöber method to form a layer of SiO2.
Metal-free synthesis of cyano acrylates via cyanuric chloride-mediated three-component reactions involving a cascade consists of Knoevenagel condensation/cyano hydration/esterification
Authors: Wan Jie-Ping , Jing Yanfeng , Liu Yunyun , Sheng Shouri
Published: November 2014

The synthesis of cyano acrylates has been achieved via an organocatalytic domino Knoevenagel reaction, hydration and esterification under metal-free conditions without using any additional solvent.
Inhomogeneous swelling and mechanical properties of polystyrene bead-filled poly(acrylic acid) hydrogels
Authors: Kim Byungsoo , Hong Daesun , Chang Wenji V.
Published: November 2014

Position-dependent swelling rates, storage moduli (G′), and damping factors (G′′/G′) of mechanically enhanced polystyrene bead-filled poly(acrylic acid) hydrogels (FPAGs) were investigated.
A quenching method for the preparation of metal oxide–polythiophene composites having fiber structures
Authors: Lu Fang-Hsien , Mohamed Mohamed-Gamal , Liu Tzeng-Feng , Chao Chuen-Guang , Dai Lizong , Kuo Shiao-Wei
Published: November 2014

New “metal oxide–polythiophene” materials were synthesized using a one-pot quenching method. Good conductivity, specific luminescence properties, and fiber morphologies were exhibited by these complexes.
A three-attribute transfer skills framework – part II: applying and assessing the model in science education
Authors: Sasson Irit , Dori Yehudit Judy
Published: November 2014

In an era in which information is rapidly growing and changing, it is very important to teach with the goal of students' engagement in life-long learning in mind. This can partially be achieved by developing transferable thinking skills. In our previous paper – Part I, we conducted a review of the transfer literature and suggested a three-attribute transfer skills framework presented graphically as a cube. The goals of this paper – Part II are (a) to investigate the application of the three-attribute transfer skills framework by conducting two studies; and (b) to demonstrate the value of the framework as a tool for design of assignments and assessment of students' transfer skills. In this paper, we have applied the three-attribute transfer skills framework to design assignments and to assess middle and high school students. In order to achieve the first goal we conducted two studies: (1) investigating high school chemistry students in a computerized laboratory setting, and (2) exploring middle school students who were exposed to a science enrichment program. Study 1 took a case-based chemistry approach and included assessment of high school honor chemistry students' transfer skills. In Study 2, we evaluated the transfer skills of ninth grade students who had participated in a science enrichment academic program with emphasis on physics and we compared boys to girls. Findings of Study 1 indicated an increase in students' far transfer skill as expressed by the progress students made in transferring knowledge from chemistry to other science domains and by using more chemistry understanding levels in their responses. In Study 2, we found that the near transfer skill of middle school boys was significantly higher than the same skill among girls who participated in the same enrichment program. Both parts, the review and the three-attribute transfer skills framework (previous paper – Part I) and the research (this paper – Part II), contribute to narrowing the gap between the theory of transfer, empirical research, and the practice of transfer in science classrooms.
Ternary DNA computing using 3 × 3 multiplication matrices
Authors: Orbach Ron , Lilienthal Sivan , Klein Michael , Levine R. D. , Remacle Francoise , Willner Itamar
Published: November 2014

Ternary computing, beyond Boolean logic, is anticipated to enhance computational complexity. DNA-based ternary computing is demonstrated by the assembly of a 3 × 3 multiplication table, and the parallel operation of three 3 × 3 multiplication matrices is highlighted.
Polymerization-induced thermal self-assembly (PITSA)
Authors: Figg C. Adrian , Simula Alexandre , Gebre Kalkidan A. , Tucker Bryan S. , Haddleton David M. , Sumerlin Brent S.
Published: November 2014

Polymerization-induced thermal self-assembly (PITSA) was conducted using thermoresponsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) to result in micelle, worm, and vesicle polymeric morphologies.
Connecting short and long time dynamics in hard-sphere-like colloidal glasses
Authors: Pastore Raffaele , Pica Ciamarra Massimo , Pesce Giuseppe , Sasso Antonio
Published: November 2014

We connect the intermittent single particle motion and the macroscopic dynamics in experiments on colloidal glasses.
In situ growth of burl-like nickel cobalt sulfide on carbon fibers as high-performance supercapacitors
Authors: Sun Ming , Tie Jinjin , Cheng Gao , Lin Ting , Peng Shaomin , Deng Fangze , Ye Fei , Yu Lin
Published: November 2014

NiCo2S4/CFP displayed good cyclability and high rate capability with a capacitance loss of 24.1% after 5000 cycles.
Noble metal-free electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction based on iron and nitrogen-doped porous graphene
Authors: Bo Xiangjie , Li Mian , Han Ce , Zhang Yufan , Nsabimana Anaclet , Guo Liping
Published: November 2014

Porous Fe/N/GR materials are highly active, cheap, and selective noble metal-free electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction in both alkaline solutions and acidic solutions.
In situ synthesis of GeO2/reduced graphene oxide composite on Ni foam substrate as a binder-free anode for high-capacity lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Qiu Heyuan , Zeng Lingxing , Lan Tongbin , Ding Xiaokun , Wei Mingdeng
Published: November 2014

The GeO2/RGO electrode is successfully fabricated via a facile dip-coating route cooperated with in situ hydrolysis of GeCl4 and used directly as a binder-free anode for LIBs. This material exhibited high reversible capacity, good cycling performance and excellent rate capability.
Three-dimensional graphene–Co3O4 cathodes for rechargeable Li–O2 batteries
Authors: Zhang Jiakai , Li Pengfa , Wang Zhenhua , Qiao Jinshuo , Rooney David , Sun Wang , Sun Kening
Published: November 2014

A three-dimensional (3D) graphene–Co3O4 electrode was prepared by a two-step method and this binder-free monolithic electrode exhibited enhanced performance for rechargeable Li–O2 batteries.
Biomimetic superoleophobic surfaces: focusing on their fabrication and applications
Authors: Jiang Ting , Guo Zhiguang , Liu Weimin
Published: November 2014

Recent progress in the fabrication and applications of biomimetic superoleophobic surfaces are mainly reviewed, and current and further challenges for biomimetic superoleophobic surfaces are also proposed.
Hybrid NiCo2S4@MnO2 heterostructures for high-performance supercapacitor electrodes
Authors: Yang Jun , Ma Mingze , Sun Chencheng , Zhang Yufei , Huang Wei , Dong Xiaochen
Published: November 2014

Using a simple hydrothermal route coupled with a carbonization treatment, one-dimensional NiCo2S4@MnO2 heterostructures have been fabricated successfully.
Monodispersed, ultrathin NiPt hollow nanospheres with tunable diameter and composition via a green chemical synthesis
Authors: Shan Aixian , Chen Zhichao , Li Bangquan , Chen Chinping , Wang Rongming
Published: November 2014

Monodisperse NiPt hollow nanospheres with tunable sizes were synthesized by a green chemical synthesis, which have excellent electrocatalytic properties.
A hydrolysis-hydrothermal route for the synthesis of ultrathin LiAlO2-inlaid LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 as a high-performance cathode material for lithium ion batteries
Authors: Li Lingjun , Chen Zhaoyong , Zhang Qiaobao , Xu Ming , Zhou Xiang , Zhu Huali , Zhang Kaili
Published: November 2014

Lithium residues on the surface of LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 have been removed as raw materials to synthesize LiAlO2-inlaid LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 cathode materials in situ for lithium ion batteries.
Linear polyethylenimine as (multi) functional initiator for organocatalytic l-lactide polymerization
Authors: Coulembier Olivier , Moins Sébastien , Maji Samarendra , Zhang Zhiyue , De Geest Bruno G. , Dubois Philippe , Hoogenboom Richard
Published: November 2014

The preparation of polyethylenimine (PEI)–polylactide (PLA) copolymer structures is promising as these materials may find use in gene and/or drug delivery applications.
A photo-tunable membrane based on inter-particle crosslinking for decreasing diffusion rates
Authors: Li Song , Moosa Basem A. , Chen Ye , Li Wengang , Khashab Niveen M.
Published: November 2014

Functional polymeric membranes are efficiently used to adjust and control the diffusion of molecules.
Water-soluble nano-fluorogens fabricated by self-assembly of bolaamphiphiles bearing AIE moieties: towards application in cell imaging
Authors: Xia Yijun , Dong Lin , Jin Yingzhi , Wang Shuai , Yan Li , Yin Shouchun , Zhou Shixin , Song Bo
Published: November 2014

Water-soluble nano-fluorogens with AIE properties are fabricated by self-assembly of a bolaamphiphile, and successfully applied in cell imaging.
Stem cell differentiation-induced calcium silicate cement with bacteriostatic activity
Authors: Huang Shu-Ching , Wu Buor-Chang , Ding Shinn-Jyh
Published: November 2014

The calcium silicate cement (CSC) on osteogenic differentiation of hMSCs and bacteriostatic abilities was more effective than calcium phosphate cement (CPC).
Amorphous carbon dots with high two-photon fluorescence for cellular imaging passivated by hyperbranched poly(amino amine)
Authors: Tong Gangsheng , Wang Jingxia , Wang Ruibin , Guo Xinqiu , He Lin , Qiu Feng , Wang Ge , Zhu Bangshang , Zhu Xinyuan , Liu Tao
Published: November 2014

Amorphous carbon dots with high two-photon fluorescence in aqueous solution and solid state were prepared through a facile hydrothermal approach.
Magnetic, long persistent luminescent and mesoporous nanoparticles as trackable transport drug carriers
Authors: Shi Junpeng , Fu Haixia , Sun Xia , Shen Jiangshan , Zhang Hongwu
Published: November 2014

In this paper, novel trackable drug carriers with a core/shell structure featured by mesoporous, magnetic and long persistent luminescent properties have been synthesized via a facile template method.
Polycations with excellent gene transfection ability based on PVP-g-PDMAEMA with random coil and micelle structures as non-viral gene vectors
Authors: Song Yuhua , Zhang Tingbin , Song Xiaoyan , Zhang Ling , Zhang Chunqiu , Xing Jinfeng , Liang Xing-Jie
Published: November 2014

PVP-g-PDMAEMA formed random coils in water and PVP-g-PDMAEMA-b-PMMA self-assembled into spherical core–shell micelles. Both displayed excellent pDNA compacting abilities at an extremely low N/P ratio, with PVP-g-PDMAEMA-b-PMMA also showing excellent gear transfection efficiency.
Determination of phase behaviour in all protein blend materials with multivariate FTIR imaging technique
Authors: Ling Shengjie , Qi Zeming , Shao Zhengzhong , Chen Xin
Published: November 2014

Multivariate FTIR imaging technique is introduced to analyse a silk fibroin/soy protein blend, which shows that the silk fibroin domains are dispersed in soy protein matrix.
Rare electron-transfer photochromic and thermochromic difunctional compounds
Authors: Li Pei-Xin , Wang Ming-Sheng , Cai Li-Zhen , Wang Guan-E. , Guo Guo-Cong
Published: November 2014

Two new isostructural coordination compounds exhibit the rare properties of both electron-transfer (ET) photochromism and ET thermochromism, which are significantly affected by halogen atoms.
Reducing the effects of shot noise using nanoparticles
Authors: Morakinyo Moshood K. , Rananavare Shankar B.
Published: November 2014

We report a new method to remove the effects of fluctuations in the pattern dimensions caused by statistical variations in the impinging photons/particles at the nanoscale. By using precisely size-controlled nanoparticles as a template in conjunction with resist reflow, the method is capable of reducing the transistor source, drain contact hole dimensions to <20 nm, while remaining compatible with currently available fabrication methods.
Crystal structures and optical properties of new quaternary strontium europium aluminate luminescent nanoribbons
Authors: Li Xufan , Budai John D. , Liu Feng , Chen Yu-Sheng , Howe Jane Y. , Sun Chengjun , Tischler Jonathan Z. , Meltzer Richard S. , Pan Zhengwei
Published: November 2014

We report the synthesis, crystal structure characterization and optical properties of three series of new quaternary strontium europium aluminate luminescent nanoribbons with luminescence colors of blue, green and yellow.
Synthesis of narrow-band red-emitting K2SiF6:Mn4+ phosphors for a deep red monochromatic LED and ultrahigh color quality warm-white LEDs
Authors: Oh Ji Hye , Kang Heejoon , Eo Yun Jae , Park Hoo Keun , Do Young Rag
Published: November 2014

In this study, we synthesized and characterized narrow-band red-emitting K2SiF6:Mn4+ phosphors in order to improve the color qualities of warm white light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
Investigation of pyrolysis temperature in the one-step synthesis of L10 FePt nanoparticles from a FePt-containing metallopolymer
Authors: Dong Qingchen , Li Guijun , Wang Hua , Wing-Tat Pong Philip , Leung Chi-Wah , Manners Ian , Ho Cheuk-Lam , Li Hua , Wong Wai-Yeung
Published: November 2014

Ferromagnetic (L10 phase) FePt alloy nanoparticles (NPs) can be generated by single-step pyrolysis of metallopolymers. The influence of the pyrolysis temperature on the size and magnetic properties of these NPs were investigated.
Layer by layer solution processed organic solar cells based on a small molecule donor and a polymer acceptor
Authors: Wang Yifan , Zhao Xingang , Zhan Xiaowei
Published: November 2014

Inverted organic solar cells based on a small molecule donor and a polymer acceptor were fabricated using a layer by layer solution process, which exhibited a power conversion efficiency up to 1.12%.
Exploring high temperature templating in non-planar phthalocyanine/copper iodide (111) bilayers
Authors: Ramadan Alexandra J. , Rochford Luke A. , Keeble Dean S. , Sullivan Paul , Ryan Mary P. , Jones Tim S. , Heutz Sandrine
Published: November 2014

Controlling the structure of organic small molecule thin films is of considerable interest for organic electronic devices. Concurrent use of a copper iodide templating layer with deposition onto heated substrates allows previously unreported morphologies and molecular orientations of vanadyl phthalocyanine to be produced.
A bridged low band gap A–D–A quaterthiophene as efficient donor for organic solar cells
Authors: Baert François , Cabanetos Clément , Leliège Antoine , Kirchner Eva , Segut Olivier , Alévêque Olivier , Allain Magali , Seo Gijun , Jung Sungyeop , Tondelier Denis , Geffroy Bernard , Roncali Jean , Leriche Philippe , Blanchard Philippe
Published: November 2014

Covalent bridging of the central 2,2′-bithiophene of α,ω-bis(dicyanovinyl)quaterthiophene derivatives leads to a reduced band gap and efficient organic solar cells.
Flexible quantum dot–PVA composites for white LEDs
Authors: Cosgun Arzu , Fu Renli , Jiang Weina , Li Jianhai , Song Jizhong , Song Xiufeng , Zeng Haibo
Published: November 2014

Integration of blue light-emitting diode (LED) chips with yellow phosphors has been the most practical way to achieve white lighting, but finding a low-cost alternative for Y3Al5O12:Ce3+ (YAG:Ce) phosphors, which are expensive and lack red emission, is still a great challenge.