Alumina-supported catalysts for propane oxidative dehydrogenation from mixed VXM(6−X)O19 (M=W, Mo) hexametalate precursors

γ-Al₂O₃ supported vanadium oxides were modified by tungsten and molybdenum oxides in order to improve dispersion and selectivity towards olefins in propane oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH). Both vanadium–tungsten and vanadium–molybdenum catalysts were obtained by adsorption of mixed isopolyanions (VW₅O₁₉⁵⁻, V₂W₄O₁₉⁴⁻, VMo₅O₁₉⁵⁻ and V₂Mo₄O₁₉⁴⁻) from aqueous solutions. The isopolyanion solutions were characterized by UV-Vis and ⁵¹V NMR spectroscopy. Vanadium, vanadium–tungsten and vanadium–molybdenum precursors and catalysts were also characterized by UV-Vis (diffuse reflectance) and solid state ⁵¹V NMR spectroscopy. An improved selectivity to propene in the presence of tungsten and molybdenum in VO_x/γ-Al₂O₃ was observed and attributed to dilution of vanadium by tungsten or molybdenum oxides on the γ-Al₂O₃ surface.     

The Metaflow architecture

The Metaflow architecture, a unified approach to maximizing the performance of superscalar microprocessors, is introduced. The Metaflow architecture exploits inherent instruction-level parallelism in conventional sequential programs by hardware means, without relying on optimizing compilers. It is based on a unified structure, the DRIS (deferred-scheduling, register-renaming instruction shelf), that manages out-of-order execution and most of the attendant problems. Coupling the DRIS with a speculative-execution mechanism that avoids conditional branch stalls results in performance limited only be inherent instruction-level parallelism and available execution resources. Although presented in the context of superscalar machines, the technique is equally applicable to a superpipelined implementation. Lightning, the first implementation of the Metaflow architecture, which executes the Sparc RISC instruction set is described     

Surface-mediated effects on porous polymer monolith formation within capillaries

The formation of a porous polymer monolith (PPM) is influenced by the physico-chemical properties of the wall surface of its container. This influence can have a dramatic effect on the resulting monolith morphology depending on the nature and composition of the wall. Indeed, a dense polymer layer or “sheath”, distinct from the bulk porous material, has been observed at the wall surface of capillaries, and thus a study was undertaken to explore the dependence of this layer on the hydrophobicity of the surface. A range of silanizing reagents were used to modify the surface of the fused silica capillary, including aminopropyl, trimethylsilyl, octadecyl and perfluorooctyl functionalities. Crosslinked butyl acrylate-based PPM was formed in the modified capillaries and extruded. SEM images of the monoliths were used to examine the sheath morphology and thickness, which are discussed with respect to surface hydrophobicity.     

Synthesis and Characterisation of Some New Ferrocenyl- and Ferrocenylalkynyl-[60]Fullerene Compounds

We report the synthesis and characterisation of a series of ferrocenylfullerene compounds, and some new ferrocene derivatives required as intermediates. The new fullerene species are Fc-[60]fullerene, (8); Fc-C=C-[60]fullerene, (10); Fc-C=C-C=C-[60]fullerene, (12); and (η-C₅H₄SiBu₃)Fe(η-C₅H₄)-[60]fullerene, (14).     

Percutaneous transjejunal biliary intervention: 10-year experience with access via Roux-en-Y loops

Ancylostoma duodenale is still the dominant hookworm species in the Mediterranean area, India, China and Japan. In the present study, biopsied materials were taken from the small intestine of 30 patients infected only with A. duodenale and 12 cross matched controls. The results showed some pathological changes in severely infected cases. However, normal or insignificant changes were seen in the enzymatic activity of the intestinal mucosa.     

Development of a eutectic freezing process for brine disposal

At the eutectic point, both ice and salt crystallize out of salt water and brine volume is minimized. Thus, continuous eutectic freezing has major potentials for brine disposal and concentration of industrial wastes. This paper presents a laboratory study of the principal unit operations: crystallization, separation, and washing. The results prove technical feasibility and underlie a conceptual design of a two-stage eutectic freezing process. Process economics are also discussed.     

Effects of oxidation on I2 doping of trans-polyacetylene as studied via e.s.r. and conductivity measurements

Oxidation of trans-polyacetylene lowers the activation energy for conduction from 16 kcal mol^?1 to 11 kcal mol^?1 for oxidation levels of (C₂H₂O_n)_x, n = 0.144, 0.207 and 0.550. Maximum conductivity levels for 0 < x < 0.144 doped with I₂ were almost identical. At long I₂ doping times all samples exhibited some loss of conductivity. E.s.r. experiments indicate that: (1) linewidth is directly proportional to oxygen content, and (2) iodine doping is not diffusion controlled. All data are consistent with a molecular picture of PAC consisting of highly reactive localized spin states that are selectively oxidized, and less reactive delocalized states that affect conductivity more strongly via doping.     

Lecithin-protein interaction in the GTP-dependent acyl-CoA synthase

The enzymic activity of the GTP-dependent acyl-CoA synthase isolated from rat liver mitochondria is affected by removal and addition of lecithin (3). Purified preparations of this enzyme contain bound lecithin. In this presentation the nature of the lecithin-protein interaction is examined. From binding measurements at different temperatures it is possible to postulate which type of secondary valence bonds is holding the protein and lecithin together. Presented at AOCS Meeting, Chicago, October 1967.     

Functionally substituted tetramethylcyclopentadienes: Synthesis of 1-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2,3,4,5-tetramethylcyclopentadiene and its use in the synthesis of an organometallic polymer

Reaction of 2,3,4,5-tetramethylcyclopent-2-enone (1) withp-LiC₆H₄OC-Me₂OMe, followed by treatment with aqueous acid afforded 1-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2,3,4,5-tetramethylcyclopentadiene (2). This new ligand was then used in the synthesis of the functionally substituted organomolybdenum reagent (⁵-C₅Me₄-p-C₆H₅OH)Mo(CO)₂(NO) (3). Treatment of a preformed 1/1 styrene/maleic anhydride copolymer ( ) with 5 mol% 3 led to chemical incorporation of the organometallic species into the polymer. The final product contained 3 mol% of the organometallic moiety.