bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Structural effects of soft nanoparticulate ligands on trace metal complexation thermodynamics
Authors: Rotureau Elise , Waldvogel Yves , Pinheiro José P. , Farinha José Paulo S. , Bihannic Isabelle , Présent Romain M. , Duval Jérôme F. L.
Published: November 2016

In this work, we investigate the impacts of temperature- and salinity-mediated modifications of the shell structure of polymeric ligand nanoparticles on the thermodynamics of divalent metal ions Cd(ii)-complexation.
The hydrothermal synthesis, crystal structure and electrochemical properties of MnSb2O4
Authors: Roelsgaard Martin , Nørby Peter , Eikeland Espen , Søndergaard Martin , Iversen Bo Brummerstedt
Published: November 2016

Phase pure polycrystalline MnSb2O4 was synthesised under hydrothermal conditions, and the crystal structure was studied using single crystal and synchrotron powder X-ray diffraction from 100–1000 K.
Dinuclear ZnII and mixed CuII–ZnII complexes of artificial patellamides as phosphatase models
Authors: Comba Peter , Eisenschmidt Annika , Gahan Lawrence R. , Hanson Graeme R. , Mehrkens Nina , Westphal Michael
Published: November 2016

Homo- and heterodinuclear CuII and ZnII complexes catalyze phosphatase activity.
Selective adsorption of chlorinated volatile organic compound vapours by microcrystalline 1D coordination polymers
Authors: Cametti Massimo , Martí-Rujas Javier
Published: November 2016

Microcrystalline 1D coordination polymers 1–3Pwd are able to adsorb vapours of chlorinated volatile organic compounds (Cl-VOCs), displaying interesting selectivity patterns, as demonstrated by 1H-NMR and X-ray diffraction analyses.
Hydrazine 5,5′-bitetrazole-1,1′-diolate: a promising high density energetic salt with good properties
Authors: Zhang Zhi-Bin , Xu Cai-Xia , Yin Xin , Zhang Jian-Guo
Published: November 2016

The salt HA·BTO has proved to be a good insensitive explosive alternative, and has promising application as an RDX replacement.
Highly efficient extraction of actinides with pillar[5]arene-derived diglycolamides in ionic liquids via a unique mechanism involving competitive host–guest interactions
Authors: Li Caixia , Wu Lei , Chen Lixi , Yuan Xiangyang , Cai Yimin , Feng Wen , Liu Ning , Ren Yi , Sengupta Arijit , Murali Mallekav S. , Mohapatra Prasanta K. , Tao Guohong , Zeng Huaqiang , Ding Songdong , Yuan Lihua
Published: November 2016

A novel extraction mechanism is described.
Transparency of chemical risk assessment data under REACH
Authors: Ingre-Khans Ellen , Ågerstrand Marlene , Beronius Anna , Rudén Christina
Published: November 2016

This is the first systematic evaluation of transparency of the REACH dissemination system published in the peer reviewed literature.
CuAAC-based assembly and characterization of a ruthenium–copper dyad containing a diimine–dioxime ligand framework
Authors: Queyriaux Nicolas , Andreiadis Eugen S. , Torelli Stéphane , Pecaut Jacques , Veldkamp Brad S. , Margulies Eric A. , Wasielewski Michael R. , Chavarot-Kerlidou Murielle , Artero Vincent
Published: November 2016

The design of molecular dyads combining a light-harvesting unit with an electroactive centre is highly demanded in the field of artificial photosynthesis. The versatile Copper-catalyzed Azide–Alkyne Cycloaddition (CuAAC) procedure was employed to assemble a ruthenium tris-diimine unit to an unprecedented azide-substituted copper diimine–dioxime moiety. The resulting RuIICuII dyad 4 was characterized by electrochemistry, 1H NMR, EPR, UV-visible absorption, steady-state fluorescence and transient absorption spectroscopies. Photoinduced electron transfer from the ruthenium to the copper centre upon light-activation in the presence of a sacrificial electron donor was established thanks to EPR-monitored photolysis experiments, opening interesting perspectives for photocatalytic applications.
Unravelling charge separation via surface built-in electric fields within single particulate photocatalysts
Authors: Chen Ruotian , Zhu Jian , An Hongyu , Fan Fengtao , Li Can
Published: November 2016

Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy (KPFM) and spatially resolved surface photovoltage (SRSPV) techniques were employed to reveal built-in electric fields and surface photogenerated charge distribution on single particulate photocatalysts. The photogenerated holes and electrons spread over the whole surface of the particulate photocatalyst are imaged on n-type BiVO4 and p-type Cu2O single particles, respectively. It is demonstrated that the built-in electric field in the surface Space Charge Region (SCR) dictates the charge separation/transfer processes and allows the drift of one kind of the photogenerated carriers to the surface, while holding another kind of the carriers in the bulk. The results emphasize the role of the SCR played in the unidirectional charge transport between the bulk and surface in the particulate photocatalyst, which may be the crucial reason for low solar energy conversion efficiency.
Fast or slow-foods? Describing natural variations in oral processing characteristics across a wide range of Asian foods
Authors: Forde C. G. , Leong C. , Chia-Ming E. , McCrickerd K.
Published: November 2016

The structural properties of foods have a functional role to play in oral processing behaviours and sensory perception, and also impact on the meal size and the experience of fullness.
Model studies of the effects of intracellular crowding on nucleic acid interactions
Authors: Nakano Shu-ichi , Sugimoto Naoki
Published: November 2016

Studies using experimental model systems have revealed significant effects of the intracellular environment on the interactions of DNA and RNA.
Competitive profiling of celastrol targets in human cervical cancer HeLa cells via quantitative chemical proteomics
Authors: Zhou Yiqing , Li Weichao , Wang Mingli , Zhang Xixi , Zhang Haibing , Tong Xiaofeng , Xiao Youli
Published: November 2016

We reported the proteome-wide profiling of cellular targets of celastrol in HeLa cellsviacompetitive chemoproteomics approach utilizing a cysteine-targeting activity-based probe.
Deciphering the mechanism and structural features of polysorbate 80 during adsorption on PLGA nanoparticles by attenuated total reflectance – Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
Authors: Joshi Abhayraj S. , Gahane Avinash , Thakur Ashwani Kumar
Published: November 2016

Structural changes and adsorption mechanism of polysorbate 80 on PLGA nanoparticles by using novel extraction strategy and ATR-FTIR technique.
Ethylene glycol mediated synthesis of SnS quantum dots and their application towards degradation of eosin yellow and brilliant green dyes under solar irradiation
Authors: Chowdhury Arpita Paul , Shambharkar Baban H. , Ghugal Sachin G. , Umare Suresh S. , Shende Ashok G.
Published: November 2016

SnS (tin sulfide) quantum dots (QDs) were synthesized by a chemical coprecipitation method using ethylene glycol as a solvent and capping agent and thiourea as a sulfur source at a temperature of 160 °C, 4 h.
Protein thermostability engineering
Authors: Modarres H. Pezeshgi , Mofrad M. R. , Sanati-Nezhad A.
Published: November 2016

Using structure and sequence based analysis we can engineer proteins to increase their thermal stability.
Europium activated gadolinium sulfide nanoparticles
Authors: Kumar Manvendra , Rajput Parasmani , Singh P. K. , Yadav A. C. , Khan S. A. , Jha S. N. , Singh Fouran , Pandey A. C.
Published: November 2016

For the first time, the ionoluminescence (IL) properties of Eu3+doped Gd2S3nanoparticles (a potential candidate for MRI contrast agents) are reported.
Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel 2-phenyl-1-benzopyran-4-one derivatives as potential poly-functional anti-Alzheimer's agents
Authors: Singh Manjinder , Silakari Om
Published: November 2016

The development of Multi-Target Directed Ligands (MTDLs) has emerged as a promising approach for targeting the complex etiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Antioxidant properties of Artemisia herba-alba and Eucalyptus camaldulensis essentials oils on malathion-induced reproductive damage in rat
Authors: Selmi Slimen , Rtibi Kais , Grami Dhekra , Hajri Azhar , Hosni Karim , Marzouki Lamjed , Sebai Hichem
Published: November 2016

Malathion (M) is an organophosphorus pesticide of utmost concern because of its adverse effects on non-targeted organisms.
Electron spin-polarization and spin-gapless states in an oxidized carbon nitride monolayer
Authors: Zhou Hongcai , Liu Xiaobiao , Yang Bo , Qu Yuanyuan , Bu Hongxia , Zhao Mingwen
Published: November 2016

A stable 2D spin-gapless honeycomb lattice oxidized carbon nitride material, C2NO.
Hydralazine inhibits amyloid beta (Aβ) aggregation and glycation and ameliorates Aβ1–42 induced neurotoxicity
Authors: Batkulwar Kedar B. , Jana Asis K. , Godbole Rashmi K. , Khandelwal Puneet , Sengupta Neelanjana , Kulkarni Mahesh J.
Published: November 2016

Top panel (red) depicts the formation beta sheet rich neurotoxic amyloid aggregates and bottom panel (blue) shows disordered non toxic amyloid aggregates formation upon hydralazine treatment.
Wide blue phase range observed in simple binary mixture systems containing rodlike racemic biphenyl mesogens with 2-octyloxy tails
Authors: Huang Chiung-Cheng , Guo Chang-Yi , Hsieh Wei-Cheng , Fang Chih-Yi , Chiou Jian-Fu , Shyu Ming-Jiun , Chen Bo-Hao , Hsu I-Jui , Lee Jey-Jau
Published: November 2016

The widest temperature range of BP (∼34 K) can be induced by adding only 10 wt% chiral dopant ISO(6OBA)2 with high HTP into the rodlike racemic biphenyl compound C6OBiPhI-H.
Microwave-assisted heteropolyanion-based ionic liquid promoted sustainable protocol to N-heteroaryl amides via N-directing dual catalyzed oxidative amidation of aldehydes
Authors: Fu Renzhong , Yang Yang , Jin Weihua , Gu Hui , Zeng Xiaojun , Chai Wen , Ma Yunsheng , Wang Quan , Yi Jun , Yuan Rongxin
Published: November 2016

A procedure for the synthesis of N-heteroaryl amides directly from oxidative amidation of aldehydes catalyzed by heteropolyanion-based ionic liquids has been reported. The proposed N-directing dual-catalysis mechanism was briefly investigated.
Lanthanum ion doped nano TiO2encapsulated in zeozyme and impregnated in a polystyrene film as a photocatalyst for the degradation of diuron in an aquatic ecosystem
Authors: Saranya B. R. , Sathiyanarayanan V. , Maheswari S. T.
Published: November 2016

The occurrence of chlorinated herbicide diuron in water bodies is considered serious pollution and a major health hazard to flora, fauna and mankind.
Al-Doped chitosan nonwoven in a novel adsorption reactor with a cylindrical sleeve for dye removal: performance and mechanism of action
Authors: Li Su , Yang Jing , Rashid Sadia , Shen Chensi , Liu Jianshe
Published: November 2016

To overcome the inconvenience of solid/liquid separation of powdered adsorbents, a novel adsorption reactor with a cylinder sleeve was designed to match the textile-pattern of chitosan nonwoven for the sake of easy separation and simple operation.
Niclosamide induces colorectal cancer apoptosis, impairs metastasis and reduces immunosuppressive cells in vivo
Authors: Yang Fangfang , Ye Tinghong , Liu Zhihao , Fang Aiping , Luo Yi , wei Wei , Li Yujue , Li Yali , Zeng Anqi , Deng Yuanle , Gou Hongfeng , Xie Yongmei , Zhang Yiwen , Wei Yuquan
Published: November 2016

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies with considerable metastatic potential, explaining the need for new candidates that inhibit tumor growth and metastasis.
Chemical engineering of mixed halide hexaborates as nonlinear optical materials
Authors: Xia Mingjun , Hou Zhanyu , Yang Yi , Xu Bo , Liu Lijuan , Wang Xiaoyang , Lin Zheshuai , Li R. K. , Chen Chuangtian
Published: November 2016

Mixed polar halide hexaborates were investigated to unravel their microscopic structural variations and the compositional impacts on optical properties.
Fully biobased robust biocomposites of PLA with assisted nucleation by monodispersed stereocomplexed polylactide particles
Authors: BiBi Gulnaz , Jung Yongmee , Lim Jongchoo , Kim Soo Hyun
Published: November 2016

Fully biodegradable biocomposites are a desirable choice among the synthetic plastics due to their increasing adverse ecological issues.
Structural distortion and electronic states of Rb doped WO3 by X-ray absorption spectroscopy
Authors: Wang Y. C. , Hsu C. H. , Hsu Y. Y. , Chang C. C. , Dong C. L. , Chan T. S. , Kumar Krishna , Liu H. L. , Chen C. L. , Wu M. K.
Published: November 2016

Rubidium tungsten bronzes (RbxWO3) have recently attracted much attention due to their intriguing phenomena, such as complex structural phase transitions, strong electron–phonon coupling, and superconducting properties.
Synthesis, characterization and application of cyclam-modified magnetic SBA-15 as a novel sorbent and its optimization by central composite design for adsorption and determination of trace amounts of lead ions
Authors: Zare-Dorabei Rouholah , Darbandsari Maryam Shamsedini , Moghimi Ali , Tehrani Mahnaz Saghanejhad , Nazerdeylami Samaneh
Published: November 2016

A new, efficient, selective and relatively low cost adsorbent was developed based on Fe3O4@cyclam-SBA-15 for adsorption and determination of lead ions.
N-Alkylation of amines with phenols over highly active heterogeneous palladium hydride catalysts
Authors: Yan Long , Liu Xin-Xin , Fu Yao
Published: November 2016

In this work, a green and efficient protocol for the reductive amination of phenols under mild conditions was presented with catalyzing of highly active palladium hydride (PdHx/Al2O3) catalyst.
Low cost and solution-processable zinc phthalocyanine as alternative hole transport material for perovskite solar cells
Authors: Wu Shufang , Zheng Ya , Liu Qingwei , Li Renjie , Peng Tianyou
Published: November 2016

A solution-processable and dopant-free ZnPc(tBu)4was used a potential cost-effective substitute for the expensive HTMs containing multifold dopants used in the current PSCs.
A systematic study on RNA NMR chemical shift calculation based on the automated fragmentation QM/MM approach
Authors: Jin Xinsheng , Zhu Tong , Zhang John Z. H. , He Xiao
Published: November 2016

1H, 13C and 15N NMR chemical shift calculations on RNAs were performed using the automated fragmentation quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (AF-QM/MM) approach.
A mitochondria-targeted near-infrared probe for colorimetric and ratiometric fluorescence detection of hypochlorite in living cells
Authors: Xu Junchao , Yuan Houqun , Qin Caiqin , Zeng Lintao , Bao Guang-Ming
Published: November 2016

A mitochondria-targeted near-infrared probe for rapid, sensitive and specific detection of hypochlorite with colorimetric and ratiometric fluorescence dual responses.
Preparation of MFI zeolite membranes on coarse macropore stainless steel hollow fibers for the recovery of bioalcohols
Authors: Wang Ming , Cao Yue , Li Yu-Xuan , Xue Shuang-Mei , Xu Zhen-Liang
Published: November 2016

Hydrophobic MFI zeolite membranes are considered suitable for the recovery of bioalcohols (bioethanol and biobutanol) from fermentation broths.
Green synthesis of Ag nanoparticles in large quantity by cryomilling
Authors: Kumar Nirmal , Biswas Krishanu , Gupta Raju Kumar
Published: November 2016

A green synthesis of ultrapure and free standing silver nanoparticles by cryomilling.
Colored TiO2 hollow spheres for efficient water-splitting photocatalysts
Authors: Cao Wanlu , Wei Bo , Fu Xianliang , Ma Ning , Gao Hong , Xu Lingling
Published: November 2016

Colored anatase TiO2 hollow spheres consisting of crystalline-inner shell/amorphous-outer shell structured nanocrystallites exhibit remarkably enhanced photocatalytic performances for water splitting.
Tailor-made preparation of Co–C, Co–B, and Co catalytic thin films using magnetron sputtering: insights into structure–composition and activation effects for catalyzed NaBH4hydrolysis
Authors: Paladini M. , Godinho V. , Arzac G. M. , Jiménez de Haro M. C. , Beltrán A. M. , Fernández A.
Published: November 2016

The magnetron sputtering (MS) methodology is a powerful tool for tailor-made fabrication of Co-based thin film catalysts with controlled microstructures and compositions for sodium borohydride (SBH) hydrolysis.
Chitosan-folate coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles as a smart and pH-sensitive system for curcumin delivery
Authors: Daryasari Mohammad Porgham , Akhgar Mohammad Reza , Mamashli Fatemeh , Bigdeli Bahareh , Khoobi Mehdi
Published: November 2016

Biocompatible pH and folate sensitive large pore MSNs with controllable and targeted CUR delivery.
Submicrometer-thick b-oriented Fe–silicalite-1 membranes: microwave-assisted fabrication and pervaporation performances
Authors: Zhao Chen , Liu Xiufeng , Zhang Baoquan
Published: November 2016

The well-intergrown, purelyb-oriented andca.1 μm-thick Fe–silicalite-1 membranes on porous α-Al2O3supports possess superior pervaporation performances.
Mechanism of aging effect in hybrid-doped BaTiO3 ceramics: electronegativity and ionic radius
Authors: Hu Dingyue , Yang Sen , Zhou Chao , Zhang Lixue , Liu Wenfeng , Chen Wei , Ren Xiaobing
Published: November 2016

In hybrid-doped BaTiO3 ceramics, acceptor (A3+) with higher ER tends to form defect pairs with donors (D5+ or D3+).
Chitosan coated gold nanorod chelating gadolinium for MRI-visible photothermal therapy of cancer
Authors: Zhang Chunyang , Zhang Fang , Wang Wei , Liu Jie , Xu Ming , Wu Dan , Shuai Xintao , Shen Jun , Cao Zhong
Published: November 2016

The multifunctional nanoparticles synthesized via nonsolvent counterion complexation method are applied for in vivo MR imaging and photothermal therapy of cancer.
Highly efficient alginate sodium encapsulated chlorpyrifos/copper(ii) Schiff base mesoporous silica sustained release system with pH and ion response for pesticide delivery
Authors: Huayao Chen , Yueshun Lin , Hongjun Zhou , Xinhua Zhou , Sheng Gong , Hua Xu
Published: November 2016

A highly efficient sustained released system (ALG–CH–Cu–MCM-41) was prepared. The as-synthesized system showed significant pH and ion responsive.
Gel electrophoretic analysis of differently shaped interacting and non-interacting bioconjugated nanoparticles
Authors: Kim Suhee , Wark Alastair W. , Lee Hye Jin
Published: November 2016

Gel electrophoresis is demonstrated for monitoring bioaffinity interactions between protein-functionalized nanoparticles featuring different shapes as well as for particle separation.
Approach to thiazole-containing tetrahydropyridines via Aza–Rauhut–Currier reaction and their potent fungicidal and insecticidal activity
Authors: Zhu Yu-Jie , Guo Xiao-Feng , Fan Zhi-Jin , Chen Lai , Ma Liu-Yong , Wang Hai-Xia , Wei Yu , Xu Xuan-Ming , Lin Jian-Ping , Bakulev Vasiliy A.
Published: November 2016

Insecticidal and fungicidal active thiazole-containing tetrahydropyridine derivatives with accurately predicted 3D QSAR model againstAphis LaburniKaltenbach and predicted potential anti-fungus target of fumarate reductase without cross resistance were synthesized.
Ni(ii) complex with bishydrazone ligand: synthesis, characterization, DNA binding studies and pro-apoptotic and pro-differentiation induction in human cancerous cell lines
Authors: Filipović Nenad R. , Bjelogrlić Snežana , Todorović Tamara R. , Blagojević Vladimir A. , Muller Christian D. , Marinković Aleksandar , Vujčić Miroslava , Janović Barbara , Malešević Aleksandar S. , Begović Nebojša , Senćanski Milan , Minić Dragica M.
Published: November 2016

A new Ni(ii) complex, [Ni(L)(H2O)] (1), with diethyl 3,3′-(2,2′-(1,1′-(pyridine-2,6-diyl)bis(ethan-1-yl-1-ylidene))bis(hydrazin-1-yl-2-ylidene))bis(3-oxopropanoate) ligand (H2L) was synthesized as a potential chemotherapeutic agent.
Synthesis of zinc oxide/talc nanocomposite for enhanced lead adsorption from aqueous solutions
Authors: Sani Hannatu Abubakar , Ahmad Mansor B. , Saleh Tawfik A.
Published: November 2016

In this study, talc was modified with zinc oxide nanoparticles to form a ZnO/talc nanocomposite.
A simple, one-pot synthesis of molybdenum oxide-reduced graphene oxide composites in supercritical methanol and their electrochemical performance
Authors: Hwang Jieun , Yoon Dohyeon , Kweon Boyoung , Chang Wonyoung , Kim Jaehoon
Published: November 2016

A simple and green supercritical methanol (scMeOH) route is developed to tightly anchor molybdenum oxide (MoO2) nanoparticles on reduced graphene oxide (RGO).
Double-membrane thermoresponsive hydrogels from gelatin and chondroitin sulphate with enhanced mechanical properties
Authors: Criado M. , Rey J. M. , Mijangos C. , Hernández R.
Published: November 2016

Novel methodology to obtain thermoresponsive mechanically strong hydrogels of gelatin and chondroitin sulphate organized in layers.
ortho and para chromophores of green fluorescent protein: controlling electron emission and internal conversion
Authors: McLaughlin Conor , Assmann Mariana , Parkes Michael A. , Woodhouse Joanne L. , Lewin Ross , Hailes Helen C. , Worth Graham A. , Fielding Helen H.
Published: November 2016

Green fluorescent protein (GFP) plays an important role in the biological and biochemical sciences as an efficient fluorescent probe and as a light-induced electron donor.
Perpendicular growth of few-layered MoS2 nanosheets on MoO3 nanowires fabricated by direct anion exchange reactions for high-performance lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Liu Hui , Chen Xianjin , Deng Lu , Ding Meng , Li Junqi , He Xuanmeng
Published: November 2016

The morphologies and structures can be controlled by adjusting the solvent and sulfur source although an organic–inorganic precursor was not used.
Mesoscopic CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite solar cells using TiO2 inverse opal electron-conducting scaffolds
Authors: Ha Su-Jin , Heo Jin Hyuck , Im Sang Hyuk , Moon Jun Hyuk
Published: November 2016

A mesoscopic inverse opal is prepared as an electron-conducting scaffold for high efficiency and stable perovskite solar cells.
Ultrafast carrier dynamics in BiVO4 thin film photoanode material: interplay between free carriers, trapped carriers and low-frequency lattice vibrations
Authors: Butler K. T. , Dringoli B. J. , Zhou L. , Rao P. M. , Walsh A. , Titova L. V.
Published: November 2016

We explore ultrafast carrier dynamics and interactions of photoexcited carriers with lattice vibrational modes in BiVO4 using time-resolved terahertz spectroscopy and first-principles phonon spectrum calculations.
A versatile synthesis of metal–organic framework-derived porous carbons for CO2 capture and gas separation
Authors: Wang Jun , Yang Jiangfeng , Krishna Rajamani , Yang Ting , Deng Shuguang
Published: November 2016

We report a versatile fabrication method, detailed material characterization, pore architecture formation patterns, and surface functionality of MIL-100Al-derived porous carbons.
Conjugated porous polymers for photocatalytic applications
Authors: Wong Y.-L. , Tobin J. M. , Xu Z. , Vilela F.
Published: November 2016

Conjugated porous polymers (CPPs), a class of fully crosslinked polymers, as heterogeneous photocatalysts are reviewed revealing a wide range of chemical transformations including hydrogen production, organic synthesis and photopolymerization.
MnSn2negative electrodes for Na-ion batteries: a conversion-based reaction dissected
Authors: Vogt Leonie O. , Villevieille Claire
Published: November 2016

MnSn2is investigated as an electrode material for Na-ion batteries for the first time and delivers 400 mAh g−1for over 50 cycles, by far outperforming its parent (Sn) in terms of cycling stability.
Effect of annealing atmosphere on LiMn2O4 for thin film Li-ion batteries from aqueous chemical solution deposition
Authors: Maino G. , D'Haen J. , Mattelaer F. , Detavernier C. , Hardy A. , Van Bael M. K.
Published: November 2016

Aqueous CSD provides LMO thin films at low T in a N2 ambient, eliminating issues with stacking and sensitive current collectors.
Discovery of inulin acetate as a novel immune-active polymer and vaccine adjuvant: synthesis, material characterization, and biological evaluation as a toll-like receptor-4 agonist
Authors: Kumar Sunny , Kesharwani Siddharth S. , Kuppast Bhimanna , Rajput Mrigendra , Ali Bakkari Mohammed , Tummala Hemachand
Published: November 2016

In this manuscript, a plant polymer based TLR-4 agonist was discovered as a novel vaccine adjuvant.
Effects of magnesium silicate on the mechanical properties, biocompatibility, bioactivity, degradability, and osteogenesis of poly(butylene succinate)-based composite scaffolds for bone repair
Authors: Wu Zhaoying , Zheng Kai , Zhang Jue , Tang Tingting , Guo Han , Boccaccini Aldo. R. , Wei Jie
Published: November 2016

The m-MS/PBSu scaffolds, with a hierarchical porous structure, could promote cell proliferation in vitro and bone regeneration in vivo.
Experimental research on imaging of precession targets with THz radar
Authors: Yang Qi , Deng Bin , Wang Hongqiang , Qin Yuliang
Published: November 2016

The terahertz (THz) radar has obvious advantages of high‐resolution imaging because it is relatively easy to achieve large signal bandwidth compared with the microwave band. A 0.33 THz imaging radar system was built and experiments on a precession warhead model are presented. The imaging algorithm based on precession is adopted and high‐resolution inverse synthetic aperture radar images are obtained. From these imaging results, the structures such as the cone–top and the cone–cylinder junctions, and even the subtle structures such as rivets are clearly shown. Finally, the resolutions under different conditions are analysed to verify the advantages of THz radar in high‐resolution imaging.
Consensus analysis of multi‐agent systems under switching topologies by a topology‐dependent average dwell time approach
Authors: Zheng Dianhao , Zhang Hongbin , Zheng Qunxian
Published: November 2016

This study addresses the consensus problem for a class of any order multi‐agent systems under switching topologies which could include kinds of unconsensusable topologies. The consensus problem, depending on structure properties and the corresponding topology, is researched with fixed structure properties under directed switching topologies. By the properties of Laplacian matrix, the consensus problem for multi‐agent systems is converted into the stability problem of the corresponding switched systems with a Laplacian‐like matrix. Some sufficient conditions for consensus are presented by using the dwell time approach. Finally, numerical examples and the results of computer simulation are given to verify the theoretical analysis.
Adequacy of frequency reserves for high wind power generation
Authors: Das Kaushik , Litong‐Palima Marisciel , Maule Petr , Altin Müfit , Hansen Anca D. , Sørensen Poul E. , Abildgaard Hans
Published: November 2016

In this paper, a new methodology is developed to assess the adequacy of frequency reserves to handle power imbalances caused by wind power forecast errors. The goal of this methodology is to estimate the adequate volume and speed of activation of frequency reserves required to handle power imbalances caused due to high penetration of wind power. An algorithm is proposed and developed to estimate the power imbalances due to wind power forecast error following activation of different operating reserves. Frequency containment reserve (FCR) requirements for mitigating these power imbalances are developed through this methodology. Furthermore, the probability of reducing this FCR requirement is investigated through this methodology with activation of different volumes and speed of frequency restoration reserve. Wind power generation for 2020 and 2030 scenarios for Continental Europe network are investigated based on which recommendations are made for requirements of frequency reserves in these scenarios. It has been observed through simulations that FCR requirements reduce exponentially with increase in volume of frequency restoration reserve and remains almost unaffected by increase activation speed of frequency restoration reserve.
Analysis and investigation on direct and cross coupling effect of small isolated and interconnected wind diesel power generating system
Authors: Tah Avisha , Das Debapriya
Published: November 2016

This study presents the analysed result of wind–diesel system with the consideration of real power‐frequency control, reactive power‐voltage control as well as cross‐coupling between reactive power‐frequency and real power‐voltage control. The system under study uses synchronous generator (SG) for diesel generator and induction generator (IG) for wind generation systems. The mathematical model of the system with both direct and cross‐coupling effect is derived to simulate the behaviour of the wind–diesel system. The classical control technique and eigenvalue, participation factor matrix is used to study the strength of the direct and cross‐coupling effect, in the studied system. The simulated responses of the system under various types of disturbances are presented to show the cross‐coupling effect in the wind–diesel system. System performances under interconnected mode of operation is also studied.
Shadows and spirals in the protoplanetary disk HD 100453
Authors: Benisty M. , Stolker T. , Pohl A. , de Boer J. , Lesur G. , Dominik C. , Dullemond C. P. , Langlois M. , Min M. , Wagner K. , Henning T. , Juhasz A. , Pinilla P. , Facchini S. , Apai D. , van Boekel R. , Garufi A. , Ginski C. , Ménard F. , Pinte C. , Quanz S. P. , Zurlo A. , Boccaletti A. , Bonnefoy M. , Beuzit J. L. , Chauvin G. , Cudel M. , Desidera S. , Feldt M. , Fontanive C. , Gratton R. , Kasper M. , Lagrange A.-M. , LeCoroller H. , Mouillet D. , Mesa D. , Sissa E. , Vigan A. , Antichi J. , Buey T. , Fusco T. , Gisler D. , Llored M. , Magnard Y. , Moeller-Nilsson O. , Pragt J. , Roelfsema R. , Sauvage J.-F. , Wildi F.
Published: November 2016

Context. Understanding the diversity of planets requires studying the morphology and physical conditions in the protoplanetary disks in which they form.

Aims. We aim to study the structure of the ~10 Myr old protoplanetary disk HD 100453, to detect features that can trace disk evolution and to understand the mechanisms that drive these features.

Methods. We observed HD 100453 in polarized scattered light with VLT/SPHERE at optical (0.6 μm, 0.8 μm) and near-infrared (1.2 μm) wavelengths, reaching an angular resolution of ~0.02′′, and an inner working angle of ~0.09′′.

Results. We spatially resolve the disk around HD 100453, and detect polarized scattered light up to ~0.42′′ (~48 au). We detect a cavity, a rim with azimuthal brightness variations at an inclination of ~38° with respect to our line of sight, two shadows and two symmetric spiral arms. The spiral arms originate near the location of the shadows, close to the semi major axis. We detect a faint feature in the SW that can be interpreted as the scattering surface of the bottom side of the disk, if the disk is tidally truncated by the M-dwarf companion currently seen at a projected distance of ~119 au. We construct a radiative transfer model that accounts for the main characteristics of the features with an inner and outer disk misaligned by ~72°. The azimuthal brightness variations along the rim are well reproduced with the scattering phase function of the model. While spirals can be triggered by the tidal interaction with the companion, the close proximity of the spirals to the shadows suggests that the shadows could also play a role. The change in stellar illumination along the rim induces an azimuthal variation of the scale height that can contribute to the brightness variations.

Conclusions. Dark regions in polarized images of transition disks are now detected in a handful of disks and often interpreted as shadows due to a misaligned inner disk. However, the origin of such a misalignment in HD 100453, and of the spirals, is still unclear, and might be due to a yet-undetected massive companion inside the cavity, and on an inclined orbit. Observations over a few years will allow us to measure the spiral pattern speed, and determine if the shadows are fixed or moving, which may constrain their origin.
Use of C-Arm to Assess Reduction of Zygomatic Complex Fractures: A Comparative Study
Authors: Maheedhar AtmakuruVenkata , Ravindran C. , Azariah Emmanuel D. S.
Published: November 2016

The aim of this study was to analyze the use of C-arm and its significance in accurate reduction of zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures. Orbital volume is used as parameter to compared pre- and postoperative volumes of injured orbit. Differences in orbital volume calculated in cases done with intraoperative imaging and in controls treated without the use of intraoperative imaging were evaluated using Student t-test. C-arm is definitively an effective tool in the armamentarium of oral and maxillofacial surgery in assessment of reduction of ZMC fracture.
Multiplicity and concentration of positive solutions for a class of quasilinear problems through Orlicz-Sobolev space
Authors: Alves Claudianor O. , da Silva Ailton R.
Published: November 2016

In this work, we study existence, multiplicity, and concentration of positive solutions for the following class of quasilinear problems −ΔΦu+V(ϵx)ϕ(u)u=f(u)inRN   (N≥2), where Φ(t)=∫0tϕ(s)sds is a N-function, ΔΦ is the Φ-Laplacian operator, ϵ is a positive parameter, V : ℝN → ℝ is a continuous function, and f : ℝ → ℝ is a C1-function.
On a thickness free expression for the shear modulus of carbon nanotubes
Authors: Ghadyani Ghasem , Soufeiani Leila , Öchsner Andreas
Published: November 2016

The thickness of carbon nanotubes is an important issue for the characterization and design of these structures. In this article, thickness free expressions for the shear modulus of single-walled carbon nanotubes have been developed by finite element simulations on the minimum potential energy circle. As a part of this work, some equations have been obtained to define the relation between the thickness and the shear modulus, which are in good agreement with previous studies. Moreover, these expressions are in good agreement with both continuum and quantum mechanics and capable to support “Yakobson's paradox,” that the scattering data for the elastic properties of carbon nanotubes are due to the not-well-defined thickness for these structures. Furthermore, these expressions can provide a tool for the prediction of the shear modulus of single-walled carbon nanotubes in regards to any thickness assumption when the experimental investigations are too difficult to realize.
A fuzzy interval optimization-based approach to optimal generation scheduling in uncertainty environment
Authors: Derghal A. , Golea N. , Essounbouli N.
Published: November 2016

This paper proposes a fuzzy interval optimization approach to solve the Environmental/Economic Dispatch (EED) problem with uncertain parameters in the constraints and the objective functions. The objective functions considered are fuel cost and the gaseous emissions of the generating units. Two different types of fuel cost functions are considered in this study, namely, the conventional quadratic function and the augmented quadratic function to introduce more accurate modeling that incorporates the valve loading effects. The latter model presents non-differentiable and nonconvex regions that challenge most gradient-based optimization algorithms. In the proposed approach, objective functions are fuzzified and integrated to represent the fuzzy decision value. On the other hand, load uncertainties are modeled using fuzzy intervals. This fuzzy EED problem formulation provides a modeling flexibility, relaxation in constraints and allows the method to seek a practical solution. The obtained fuzzy multi-objective optimization problem is solved using non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-II, known for its global searching capabilities, to get the best compromise among all the objectives. The performance of this solution is examined and applied to the standard IEEE 30-bus six-generator test system and the Indian power network of 82-bus by comparing its results with that of the existing methods. Different cases with different complexities have been considered in the study reported in this paper.
Engineering perpendicular magnetic anisotropy in Fe via interstitial nitrogenation: N choose K
Authors: Zhang Hongbin , Dirba Imants , Helbig Tim , Alff Lambert , Gutfleisch Oliver
Published: November 2016

In this work, combining experimental results and first principles calculations, we show that interstitial nitrogen not only serves for inducing tetragonality in α′-Fe8Nx but is also essential for achieving a high degree of perpendicular magneto-crystalline anisotropy, K. Our results demonstrate that the orbital magnetic moments of the iron atoms above and below N in the direction of magnetization are much more susceptible to the applied magnetic field than their in-plane counterparts, leading to a giant value of K as compared to a hypothetical distorted material without N.
Plant litter variability and soil N mobility
Authors: Zhong Hongtao , Smith Carol , Robinson Brett , Kim Young-Nam , Dickinson Nicholas
Published: November 2016

Laboratory incubation studies were used to investigate whether and how variability of different plant litters modifies the mobility of nitrogen in soil. Fallen plant foliage from native New Zealand plants of diverse fibre and nutrient content were selected, with C:N ratios ranging from 14 to 102. Different litters provided substantially different inputs of macro- and micronutrients to soil that affected the mobility of N. Both fibre content and C:N ratios were influential. A primary effect of litter addition to soil was modification of pH, largely attributable to calcium enrichment. Nitrate in soil was reduced by up to 85% following litter amendments. Incorporation of five native plant litters into soil significantly suppressed emissions of nitrous oxide. We interpret these findings in the context of plant residues from naturalistic planting on the borders of farm paddocks that may play a role in tightening the N cycle and restricting spillover of nitrogen pollutants to the wider environment.
Fire spread from MODIS burned area data: obtaining fire dynamics information for every single fire
Authors: Frantz David , Stellmes Marion , Röder Achim , Hill Joachim
Published: November 2016

Fire spread information on a large scale is still a missing key layer for a complete description of fire regimes. We developed a novel multilevel object-based methodology that extracts valuable information about fire dynamics from Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) burned area data. Besides the large area capabilities, this approach also derives very detailed information for every single fire regarding timing and location of its ignition, as well as detailed directional multitemporal spread information. The approach is a top–down approach and a multilevel segmentation strategy is used to gradually refine the individual object membership. The multitemporal segmentation alternates between recursive seed point identification and queue-based fire tracking. The algorithm relies on only a few input parameters that control the segmentation with spatial and temporal distance thresholds. We present exemplary results that indicate the potential for further use of the derived parameters.
From possession to obligation via shifting distributions and particular constructions
Authors: Bauman Joseph
Published: November 2016

Studies of grammaticalization have identified a tendency for verbs of possession to develop modal meanings (Bybee et al. 1994, Heine & Kuteva 2002). I present evidence of the mechanisms contributing to both semantic and structural change in one such instance, the Modern Spanish deontic modal construction [tener que+Inf] “to have to”. Quantitative analysis of a corpus of written texts confirms that this process is gradual and layered, exhibiting semantic changes measurable in the ratio of lexical infinitive types to total tokens of the constructions,changing tendencies in the construction’s internal structure and the presence of highly frequent, lexically particular instances oftener que. This study presents quantifiable manifestations of grammaticalization processes that do not adhere to a linear, uniform cline and are consistently variable, even on a small scale.
Fictive interaction and the conversation frame
Authors: Pascual Esther , Sandler Sergeiy
Published: November 2016

We deal with the notion of fictive interaction, namely the use of the conversation frame in order to structure cognition, discourse, and grammar (Pascual 2002, 2006b, 2014). We discuss how thought and the conceptualization of experience are partly modeled by the pattern of conversation, and present the kinds of fictive interaction on different levels: the discourse, the inter-sentential, the sentential, and intra-sentential level, down to the morpheme. We also provide a list of its defining characteristics (conversational features, non-actual and non-token interpretation, metonymy), and discuss what makes this ubiquitous phenomenon, widespread across languages, discourse genres, and sociolinguistic groups, worth studying, and what its theoretical implications are. The chapter closes with an overview of the structure and content of this volume.
Real, imaginary, or fictive?
Authors: Xiang Mingjian
Published: November 2016

This chapter explores a critical yet still unanswered question in fictive interaction research, namely, the relationship between reality, fiction, and fictivity, through examining conversational imagery in a foundational Daoist text, Zhuangzi, and its comic book rendition. This text is the earliest surviving Chinese text to use abundant imagined dialogues between realistic and fantastic characters to present the philosopher’s views. The philosopher thereby fictively talks to himself through these characters in a kind of ventriloquism (Cooren 2010, 2012), the reader becoming a bystander of this fictive conversation. Hence, readers understand the moral of the narrative through reality, fiction, and fictivity. I argue that these ontological categories constitute a continuum and may appear embedded into one another in a conceptual blending net-work.
Persuading and arguing with the reader
Authors: Chaemsaithong Krisda
Published: November 2016

Integrating Goffman’s concept of footing (1981), this chapter examines textually monologic – but conceptually dialogic – prefatory materials of Early Modern English witchcraft pamphlets (1566 to 1621) and explicates how pamphleteers consistently invoke and inhabit different speaking roles to set up fictive exchanges with imagined addressees. By alternating between speaking perspectives during such fictive interaction, the pamphleteer is able to persuade and argue with the here-and-now reader, thereby promoting the reception of the main text.
Intonation of fictive vs. actual direct speech in a Brazilian Portuguese corpus
Authors: Matos Rocha Luiz Fernando , Arantes Pablo
Published: November 2016

We deal with prosodic features in constituents structured by the conversation frame, that is, involving fictive interaction (Pascual 2002, 2014). We investigate how prosodic aspects contribute to the recognition of a fictive reading as a non-genuine instance of direct speech in a Brazilian Portuguese spontaneous speech corpus. The construction in question is “(eu) falei + clause” (‘I said’ + clause), which can be interpreted either fictively or factively (Rocha 2006, 2013, 2014). We used PRAAT to analyze recorded examples of this construction. Our results show that instances with a factive reading have greater fundamental frequency (F0) mean, standard deviation, and range than fictive ones. Factive contours are shifted towards higher values by roughly 2 semitones compared to the fictive ones.
Polish nominal construction involving fictive interaction
Authors: Królak Emilia
Published: November 2016

This chapter discusses the semantics and pragmatics of the Polish construction in which a head noun is modified by a fictive interaction constituent, usually introduced by a quotative marker. A number of different quotative markers can precede fictive utterances in Polish, but these tend to occur in informal or spoken language. This nominal construction fulfils a variety of important functions in discourse. It is used to categorise concepts in a precise yet economical and often attention-gripping, humorous, or evaluative way. A wide range of concepts can be characterized by means of fictive interaction in Polish, including types of messages, individuals, and mental or physical activities. Culture-specific and novel social phenomena can also be successfully portrayed using embedded fictive utterances. The data comprises over 300 examples from a variety of oral and written texts in different genres.
Overlap of agent roles in early twentieth-century Belgium
Authors: Gonne Maud
Published: November 2016

This article aims to provide an overview of the intricate overlap of agent roles that characterized the production process of a popular bilingual work —Le chanteur de rues bruxellois/The Brusselsche straatzanger[The Brussels Street Singer] — which circulated in the Belgian capital between 1897 and 1899. By reassembling the micro-networks around the production process ofThe Brussels Street Singer, this study shows how the interaction and interference of different actors and agent roles led to the creation of a fundamentally hybrid work, one that allows for a better understanding of the Belgian literary configuration at the turn of the twentieth century.
Poet-translators as double link in the global literary system
Authors: Mata Buil Ana
Published: November 2016

Based on the diachronic and international study of American Modernism and its translation into Spanish, this article aims to analyze the complementary role of poet-translators as a double link in the global literary system. On the one hand, when translating other authors, poet-translators introduce them to a new audience. On the other hand, their translations complement their own poetic creations. While translating poetry, poet-translators assimilate the original poet’s style and images, which will later filter in their own poetic works. But, at the same time, these literary agents — consciously or unconsciously — introduce their own style marks into their translations. In order to illustrate the analysis, those people whose role as poet-translators stands out have been chosen among all the translators of Modernist poets into Spanish. Added to this discussion is commentary on some examples of Modernist poets who were also translators, including Yvor Winters, Marianne Moore, Langston Hughes, Hilda Doolittle, and Ezra Pound.
Language, politics, and the nineteenth-century French–Canadian official translator
Authors: Merkle Denise
Published: November 2016

This article aims to contribute to the history of Canadian official translators by looking at three activist translators who were also published writers in post-confederation nineteenth-century Canada. All three francophone official translators “exiled” to Ottawa, the newly designated capital of the young confederation, were actively engaged in creating francophone spaces in and from which they could promote French-Canadian cultures and the French language. Refusing to submit passively to Anglo-dominated government authorship and to the increasingly anglicized Canadian landscape, they coordinated their efforts to carve out a distinct and distinctive place for Canadian francophones. Their weapon of choice in confronting Anglo-Canadian hegemony was authorship. From historical narrative, to novels, caustic songs and nationalist poetry, their writings nurtured pride in the shared history of French-Canadians from different backgrounds — despite the traumatic Grand Dérangement and Conquête — and generated hope for the future of their nation(s).