A study on conformational changes by electron charges in viologen single molecules by using STM

The topography of self-assembled viologen derivatives (VC(8)SH, VC(10)SH, HSC(8)VC(8)SH, and HSC(10)VC(10)SH) molecules on an octanethiol (C(8)) self-assembled monolayer (SAM) modified gold surface was measured using ultrahigh-vacuum scanning tunneling microscopy (UHV-STM). We demonstrate here a novel matrix SAM appropriate for isolation of the viologen molecules. The C(8) was used for a matrix SAM, in which the VC(8)SH, VC(10)SH, HSC(8)VC(8)SH, and HSC(10)VC(10)SH were inserted at molecular lattice defects. The isolated single molecules of viologen derivatives inserted in the matrix SAM were observed as protrusions in STM topography using a constant current mode. We measured the topographic heights (VC(8)SH: 1.53nm, VC(10)SH: 2.01nm, HSC(8)VC(8)SH: 2.71nm, and HSC(10)VC(10)SH: 3.3nm) of the molecular protrusions using STM. Also, changes in the central axis of viologen molecules were observed as VC(8)SH (0.5-0.73nm), VC(10)SH (0.4-0.74nm), HSC(8)VC(8)SH (0.67-0.84nm), and HSC(10)VC(10)SH (0.67-0.99nm), respectively.     

多元掺杂LaGaO_3基稀土复合氧化物的制备与导电性能

采用改进的固相反应法合成了锶、镁与铁或钴多元掺杂的LaGaO3基稀土复合氧化物La0.8Sr0.2Ga0.72Mg0.20Fe0.08O2.8(LSGMF)和La0.8Sr0.2Ga0.72Mgo.20Co0.08O2.8(LSGMC),利用EDS、XRD及SEM等方法对LSGMF和LSGMC的化学成分、物相组成及显微组织等进行了分析;采用直流四端子法测量了两者在350～850℃温度区间的电导率.结果表明:经1 400℃烧结后,LSGMF和LSGMC均形成单一正交钙钛矿结构;两者除含少量钙外,不舍其他杂质元素;在测试温度范围,材料的电导率与温度的关系分区间符合Arrhenius方程,在较低温阶段(350～500℃)具有较低的导电活化能(Ea<0.3 eV);与仅用锶、镁双掺杂的LSGM相比,LSGMF和LSGMC具有较高的电导率.     

Cryo-X-ray analysis-A novel tool to better understand the physicochemical reactions at the bioglass/biological fluid interface

The present study deals with the short-term physicochemical reactions at the interface between bioactive glass particles [55SiO(2)-20CaO-9P(2)O(5)-12Na(2)O-4MgO. mol%] and biological fluid (Dulbecco Modified Eagle's Medium (DMEM)). The physicochemical reactions within the interface are characterized by scanning transmission electron microscopy (TEM) (STEM) associated with Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDXS). Microanalysis of diffusible ions such as sodium, potassium, or oxygen requires a special care. In the present investigation the cryo-technique was adopted as a suitable tool for the specimen preparation and characterization. Cryosectioning is essential for preserving the native distribution of ions so that meaningful information about the local concentrations can be obtained by elemental microanalysis. The bioglass particles immersed in biological fluid for 24 h revealed five reaction stages: (i) dealkalization of the surface by cationic exchange (Na(+), Ca(2+) with H(+) or H(3)O(+)); (ii) loss of soluble silica in the form of Si(OH)(4) to the solution resulting from the breakdown of Si--O--Si bonds (iii); repolymerization of Si(OH)(4) leading to condensation of SiO(2)); (iv) migration of Ca(2+) and PO(4) (3-) to the surface through the SiO(2)-rich layer to form CaO-P(2)O(5) film; (v) crystallization of the amorphous CaO-P(2)O(5) by incorporating OH-- or CO(3) (2-) anions with the formation of three different surface layers on the bioactive glass periphery. The thickness of each layer is approximately 300 nm and from the inner part to the periphery they consist of Si--OH, which permits the diffusion of Ca(2+) and PO(4) (3-) ions and the formation of the middle Ca--P layer, and finally the outer layer composed of Na--O, which acts as an ion exchange layer between Na(+) ions and H(+) or H(3)O(+) from the solution.     

Precise measurements of the total concentration of atmospheric CO2 and 13CO2/12CO2 isotopic ratio using a lead-salt laser diode spectrometer

We have developed a tunable diode laser spectrometer, called SIMCO (spectrometer for isotopic measurements of CO(2)), for determining the concentrations of (12)CO(2) and (13)CO(2) in atmospheric air, from which the total concentration of CO(2) and the isotopic composition (expressed in delta units) delta(13)CO(2) are calculated. The two concentrations are measured using a pair of lines around 2290.1 cm(-1), by fitting a line profile model, taking into account the confinement narrowing effect to achieve a better accuracy. Using the Allan variance, we have demonstrated (for an integration time of 25 s) a precision of 0.1 ppmv for the total CO(2) concentration and of 0.3[per thousand] for delta(13)CO(2). The performances on atmospheric air have been tested during a 3 days campaign by comparing the SIMCO instrument with a gas chromatograph (GC) for the measurement of the total CO(2) concentration and with an isotopic ratio mass spectrometer (MS) for the isotopic composition. The CO(2) concentration measurements of SIMCO are in very good agreement with the GC data with a mean difference of Delta(CO(2))=0.16+/-1.20 ppmv for a comparison period of 45 h and the linearity of the concentration between the two instruments is also very good (slope of correlation: 0.9996+/-0.0003) over the range between 380 and 415 ppmv. For delta(13)CO(2), the comparison with the MS data shows a larger mean difference of Delta(delta(13)CO(2))=(-1.9+/-1.2)[per thousand], which could be partly related to small residual fluctuations of the overall SIMCO instrument response.     

High-temperature high-pressure all-metal pulsed source of van der Waals dimers: Towards the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen experiment

An all-metal pulsed source of van der Waals (vdW) dimers was constructed; it operates at temperatures up to 1000 K and carrier gas stagnation pressures up to 10 bars. Performance of the source was demonstrated in the production and spectroscopy of both CdAr and Cd(2) molecules in a supersonic beam expansion. Simulation of the recorded laser induced fluorescence (LIF) excitation spectra using the B(3)1(5(3)P(1)) ← X(1)0(+)(5(1)S(0)) and b(3)0(u) (+)(5(3)P(1))←X(1)0(g) (+)(5(1)S(0)) transitions in CdAr and Cd(2), respectively, showed that these molecules were produced with a rotational temperature in the range from 3 K to 19 K. The source was incorporated into an experimental set-up dedicated to the realization of Bohm's spin-1∕2 particle version of the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen experiment for ((111)Cd)(2) molecules.     

Generation of solid-density ultraintense ion beams by a picosecond laser pulse of circular polarization

This contribution reports particle-in-cell numerical studies of deuteron beam acceleration by a picosecond laser pulse of circular polarization. The effect of laser wavelength λ and the I(L)λ(2) product (I(L) is laser intensity) on the ion beam parameters is investigated. It is shown that at the I(L)λ(2) product fixed, the beam parameters (, I(i), F(i)) as well as the laser-ions energy conversion efficiency quickly increase with a decrease in the laser wavelength and the best results are achieved for a KrF laser (λ = 0.248 μm). In particular, a 2-ps KrF laser pulse of I(L)λ(2) ～ 2 × 10(20) Wcm(-2) μm(2) interacting with a 10-μm deuteron target produces a quasi-monoenergetic, solid-density deuteron beam of parameters approaching those required for inertial confinement fusion fast ignition.     

Intense proton beam current measurement via prompt gamma rays from nuclear reactions

The current of an intense, pulsed proton beam is experimentally determined by monitoring prompt gamma rays from nuclear reactions induced in a suitable target. Relevant data are given on the reactions employed including (7)Li(p,gamma) (8)Be, (19)F(p,alphagamma) (16)O, and (12)C(p,gamma) (13)N so that absolute currents can be determined. This method avoids the complication of target blowoff and the need for attenuating screens when applied to high current density beams.     

Cathodoluminescence study of semiconductor oxide micro- and nanostructures grown by vapor deposition

Nano- and microstructures of SnO(2), In(2)O(3) and ZnO have been grown during thermal treatment of compacted powders under argon flow. Indium-doped SnO(2) tube-shaped structures with rectangular cross-section are obtained by adding a fraction of In(2)O(3) to the starting SnO(2) powder. In-rich nanoislands were found to grow on some edges of the tubes. ZnO nanostructures doped with Sn or Eu were grown by adding SnO(2) and Eu(2)O(3) powder, respectively, to the ZnO precursor powder. All the samples have been characterized by the emissive and cathodoluminescence (CL) modes of scanning electron microscopy. CL images from SnO(2):In and In(2)O(3):Sn tubes and islands show a higher emission from the Sn-rich structures related to oxygen deficiency. CL of doped ZnO enables to detect the presence of dopant in specific regions or structures. CL appears to be a useful technique to study optical and electronic properties of semiconductor oxide nanostructures.     

Fabrication of functional poly(thiophene) electrode for biosensors

Three-type polymer electrodes such as poly(Th), poly(Th-AP) and poly(Th-AP-TAA) were fabricated, respectively, by electro-oxidative polymerization of thiophene (Th), mixture of Th and 2-aminophenol (AP), and mixture of Th, AP and 3-thiopheneacetic acid (TAA) on the surface of indium tin oxide (ITO) glass by cyclic voltammetry (CV). The polymer electrodes were electrodeposited by cycling the potential between -1.0 and +2.5V in acetonitrile containing 50mM tetrabutylammoniumhexafluorophosphate (TBAF(6)P). The surface morphology of polymer electrodes was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) analysis. The surface morphology of the poly(Th) showed typical roughness and fractal-like growth patterns, and the morphologies of poly(Th-AP) and poly(Th-AP-TAA) were dramatically changed. The water contact angle at the poly(Th-AP-TAA) (23 degrees ) is lower in comparison to poly(Th) (47 degrees ). The functional groups (-OH) and carboxylic acid (-COOH) group play an important role. Horseradish peroxidase was loaded onto poly(Th-AP-TAA) surface and used to test the sensing of H(2)O(2).     

A simple method for the removal of thiols on gold surfaces using an NH4OH-H2O2-H2O solution

The removal behavior of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) of thiol molecules on a gold substrate by an NH(4)OH-H(2)O(2)-H(2)O solution was studied using attenuated total reflectance infrared spectroscopy (ATR-IR) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Furthermore, the impact of the concentration of NH(4)OH and H(2)O(2) in the solution and reaction temperature on the SAM removal rate and efficiency was explored. The SAM removal rate and efficiency were significantly influenced by the concentration of NH(4)OH rather than H(2)O(2). The solution containing the 2 : 1 molar ratio of NH(4)OH : H(2)O(2) among three different solutions showed the highest removal rate and efficiency in the removal of 11-mercapto-1-undecanol. The increase in the reaction temperature resulted in the enhancement on the SAM removal rate, but it led to the fast delamination of the gold layer. These results may be useful in the regeneration of sensor surfaces relying on gold/thiol chemistry.     

新型粉末涂层刀具材料的研制

用异丙醇铝和正硅酸乙酯作前驱物,制得用于涂层的复合溶胶。利用溶胶-凝胶法在TiC粉末表面成功地涂覆了一层纳米级A l2O3/S iO2陶瓷薄膜,通过热压烧结成功制得了粉末涂层材料。材料的平均维氏硬度为19.5GPa,平均抗弯强度为860 MPa,平均断裂韧性为7.8 MPa.m1/2。     

Electron microscope studies of nano-domain structures in Ru-based magneto-superconductors: RuSr(2)Gd(1.5)Ce(0.5)Cu(2)O(10-delta) (Ru-1222) and RuSr(2)GdCu(2)O(8) (Ru-1212)

Microstructures of the RuSr(2)Gd(1.5)Ce(0.5)Cu(2)O(10-delta) (Ru-1222) and RuSr(2)GdCu(2)O(8) (Ru-1212) magneto-superconductors have been investigated by using selected-area electron diffraction, convergent-beam electron diffraction, dark-field electron microscopy and high-resolution electron microscopy at room temperature. Both Ru-1212 and Ru-1222 consist of nm-size domains stacked along the [Formula: see text] direction, where the domains are formed by two types of superstructures due to ordering of rotated RuO(6) octahedra about the c-axis. In Ru-1212, both primitive-and body-centered tetragonal superstructures (the possible space groups: P4/mbm and I4/mcm) are derived to form the corresponding nm-domains. It is of great interest that Ru-1212 consists of domains of two crystallographically different superstructures, while the similar domains observed in Ru-1222 have crystallographically identical superstructure with an orthorhombic symmetry (possible space group: Aeam), related by 90 degrees rotation around the c-axis (Yokosawa et al., 2003, submitted for publication).     

Measurements of NOx, acyl peroxynitrates, and NOy with automatic interference corrections using a NO2 analyzer and gas phase titration

NO(2) analyzers are much more valuable if they can also measure NO since the two (NO+NO(2)=NO(x)) are often found together. NO can be quantitatively converted to NO(2) by reaction with ozone and subsequent thermal decomposition of the N(2)O(5) that may form from further oxidation. The conversion of NO, along with decomposition of N(2)O(5) and removal of the remaining unreacted ozone with a heated chamber, allows for quantitative determination of NO(x) using a NO(2) analyzer and the determination of decomposed acyl peroxynitrates. Ambient tests are performed to demonstrate these methods.     

Structural properties of 0.65Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-0.35PbTiO3 relaxor ferroelectric thin films on SrRuO3 conducting oxides

Coating of 0.65Pb(Mg(1/3)Nb(2/3))O(3)-0.35PbTiO(3) (PMN-PT) relaxor ferroelectrics by a sol-gel method is followed by growth of epitaxial SrRuO(3) (SRO) metallic oxide electrodes on SrTiO(3) (STO) single-crystal substrate by pulsed laser deposition. High-quality PMN-PT films on SRO with preferred growth orientation were successfully fabricated by controlling the operation parameters. Structural properties of relaxor ferroelectric PMN-PT thin films on SRO/STO substrates have been studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). In-plane and out-of-plane alignments of the heterostructure are confirmed and the structural twinning of the materials are also revealed.     

Cavity ring-down spectroscopy with an automated control feedback system for investigating nitrate radical surface chemistry reactions

Nitrate radical (NO(3) (●)) surface chemistry of indoor environments has not been well studied due to the difficulty in generating and maintaining NO(3) (●) at low concentrations for long term exposures. This article presents the Surface Chemistry Reactant Air Delivery and Experiment System (SCRADES), a novel feedback controlled system developed to deliver nitrate radicals at specified concentrations (50-500 ppt, ±30 ppt) and flow rates (500-2000 ml min(-1)) to a variety of indoor surfaces to initiate reaction chemistry for periods of up to 72 h. The system uses a cavity ring-down spectrometer (CRDS), with a detection limit of 1.7 ppt, to measure the concentration of NO(3) (●) supplied to a 24 l experiment chamber. Nitrate radicals are introduced via thermal decomposition of N(2)O(5) and diluted with clean dry air until the desired concentration is achieved. Additionally, this article addresses details concerning NO(3) (●) loss through the system, consistency of the NO(3) (●) concentration delivered, and stability of the CRDS cavity over long exposure durations (72 h).     

Surface morphology and interdiffusion of LiF in Alq3-based organic light-emitting devices

Highly efficient organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs) have been realized by insertion of a thin insulating lithium fluoride (LiF) layer between aluminum (Al) cathode and an electron transport layer, tris-(8-hydroxyquinoline) aluminum (Alq(3)). In this paper, we study the surface morphology of LiF on Alq(3) by synchrotron X-ray scattering and atomic force microscopy (AFM) as a function of thickness of LiF. We also study the interdiffusion of LiF into Al cathode as well as into Alq(3) layer as a function of temperature. Initially, LiF molecules are distributed randomly as clusters on the Alq(3) layer and then gradually form a layer as increasing LiF thickness. The interdiffusion of LiF into Al occurs more actively than into Alq(3) in annealing process. LiF on Alq(3) induces the ordering of Al to (111) direction strongly with increasing LiF thickness.     

TEM study of the structural dependence of the epitaxial passive oxide films on crystal facets in polyhedral nanoparticles of chromium

Nanocubes and partially truncated rhombic dodecahedral nanoparticles of Cr have been studied by electron diffraction, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. It is found that the nanoparticles of Cr are enclosed by the epitaxial passive oxide films. The oxide films on 100% truncated nanocubes of Cr with only one kind of facets, (100) facets, are face-centered cubic (fcc) structured Cr(2)O(3) with a lattice constant of 0.407nm. There are two kinds of oxide films in partially truncated nanoparticles of Cr with two kinds of crystallographic facets, (100) and (110). The same fcc Cr(2)O(3) is found on the (100) facets while the rhombohedral [Formula: see text] -Cr(2)O(3) is found on the (110) facets. This is similar to the two kinds of oxides, fcc and rhombohedral Fe(2)O(3), which have also been observed in polyhedral nanoparticles of Fe. These passive Cr(2)O(3), found in nanoparticles of Cr which have remained unchanged in water for four years, may have important implications for protective oxide films involving Cr.     

Ultradense reproducible Z-pinch suitable for CO2 laser-pellet simulation experiments

The design and operating characteristics of a unique reproducible linear, high-density (> 10(19) e(-)/cm(3)), low-temperature (17相似文献   

Tritium plasma experiment: parameters and potentials for fusion plasma-wall interaction studies

The tritium plasma experiment (TPE) is a unique facility devoted to experiments on the behavior of deuterium/tritium in toxic (e.g., beryllium) and radioactive materials for fusion plasma-wall interaction studies. A Langmuir probe was added to the system to characterize the plasma conditions in TPE. With this new diagnostic, we found the achievable electron temperature ranged from 5.0 to 10.0 eV, the electron density varied from 5.0 × 10(16) to 2.5 × 10(18) m(-3), and the ion flux density varied between 5.0 × 10(20) to 2.5 × 10(22) m(-2) s(-1) along the centerline of the plasma. A comparison of these plasma parameters with the conditions expected for the plasma facing components (PFCs) in ITER shows that TPE is capable of achieving most (～800 m(2) of 850 m(2) total PFCs area) of the expected ion flux density and electron density conditions.     

The differential reactivity of octahydridosilsesquioxane on Si(100)-2x1 and Si(111)-7x7: a comparative experimental study

Scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), in conjunction with X-ray photoemission (XPS) and reflection-absorption infrared (RAIRS) spectroscopy, has been used to investigate the reaction of octahydridosilsesquioxane clusters (H(8)Si(8)O(12)) on the Si(100)-2x1 and Si(111)-7x7 surfaces. The clusters exhibit a markedly different reactivity upon exposure to the two clean silicon surfaces. STM data is presented that, in conjunction with XPS and RAIRS data, provides numerous constraints upon possible geometries for the chemisorbed clusters. The sum of the data is consistent with a dissociative reaction mechanism on Si(100)-2x1, resulting in cluster attachment to the surface via a single vertex. Conversely, data of Si(111)-7x7 subject to a saturation exposure of H(8)Si(8)O(12) is presented that is highly suggestive of cluster decomposition on the surface.