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Comparison of transflection and transmission FTIR imaging measurements performed on differentially fixed tissue sections
2015
The widespread and cost-effective use of transflection substrates in Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) imaging of clinical samples is affected by the presence of artefacts including the electric field standing wave (EFSW) and contributions from light dispersion. For IR-based diagnostics, the manifestation of undesirable artifacts can distort the spectra and lead to erroneous diagnosis. Nevertheless, there is no clear consensus in the literature about the degree of influence of these effects. The aim of this work is to contribute to this discussion by comparing transflection and transmission images of the same tissue. For this purpose two adjacent sections of the same tissue (lymphoma sample…
Dehydration of Fructose to 5-HMF over Acidic TiO2 Catalysts
2020
Different solid sulfonic titania-based catalysts were investigated for the hydrothermal dehydration of fructose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF). The catalytic behavior of the materials was evaluated in terms of fructose conversion and selectivity to 5-HMF. The surface and structural properties of the catalysts were investigated by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 adsorption isotherms, thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and acid capacity measurements. Special attention was focused on the reaction conditions, both in terms of 5-HMF selectivity and the sustainability of the process, choosing water as the solvent. Among the various process condition…
Hydrothermal Synthesis of Ionic Liquid [Bmim]OH-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity under Visible Light
2010
TiO(2) nanocomposites modified with the ionic liquid [Bmim]OH are synthesized by a hydrothermal procedure. X-ray diffraction, Zeta-potential measurement, TEM, thermogravimetric analysis, photoluminescence, UV/Vis, FTIR, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy are used to characterize the TiO(2) nanocomposites. The TiO(2) nanocomposites consist of pure anatase particles of about 10 nm. The modification of [Bmim]OH on the surface of the TiO(2) particles extends the TiO(2) absorption edge to the visible-light region. The electrochemical redox potentials indicated that the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) of [Bmim]OH match well with the valen…
Titanium Complexes Stabilized by a Sulfur‐Bridged Chelating Bis(aryloxo) Ligand as Active Catalysts for Olefin Polymerization
2004
The mixed-ligand complexes [Ti2(μ-OR)2(OR)2(κ3-tbop)2] (1a) for R = Me and (1b) R = Et were prepared by the reaction of Ti(OR)4 and H2tbop {H2tbop = 2,2′-thiobis[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol]} in methanol. Treatment of 1a and 1b with AlMe3 led to the substitution of terminal alkoxy groups to create the organometallic compounds [Ti2(μ-OR)2(κ3-tbop)2(Me)2] (2a) for R = Me and (2b) for R = Et. Controlled hydrolysis of 2b causes the evolution of methane and the formation of the titanoxane compounds [{Ti2(μ-OEt)2(κ3-tbop)2}2(μ-O)2]·2CH2Cl2 (3). Structures of 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, and 3 were confirmed by NMR spectroscopy; 1b and 3 were further investigated with X-ray crystallography. Compounds 1a…
Titanium Complexes of Chelating, Dianionic O,S,O‐Bisphenolato Ligands: Syntheses, Characterisation, and Catalytic Activity
2005
Titanium complexes based on 2,2'-thiobis[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenolato] (tbop) are prepared by reaction of TiCl 4 or Ti(NMe 2 ) 4 with the parent biphenol. Three new complexes are reported: [Ti 2 (μ-tbop-κ 3 O,S,O)(μ-tbop-κ 2 O,O)-(tbop-κ 3 O,S,O)Cl 2 ] (1).2CH 3 CN, [Ti 2 (μ-tbop-κ 3 O,S,O) 2 Cl 4 ] (2) and [Ti(tbop-κ 3 O,S,O) 2 ] (3). Substitution of the chlorides in 1 and 2 by 2,6-diisopropylphenolato and imido (NtBu) ligands generates the new compounds [Ti 2 (μ-tbop-κ 3 O,S,O) 2 -Cl 2 (dipp) 2 ] (4).Et 2 O and [Ti 2 (μ-tbop-κ 3 O,S,O) 2 (NtBu) 2 -(NH 2 tBu) 2 ] (5), respectively. Treatment of 5 with crude Me 3 -SiCl, containing Me 3 SiOH, produces [Ti(tbop-κ 3 O,S,O)Cl(O-SiMe 3 …
High-Performance TiO2 Nanoparticle/DOPA-Polymer Composites
2014
Many natural materials are complex composites whose mechanical properties are often outstanding considering the weak constituents from which they are assembled. Nacre, made of inorganic (CaCO 3 ) and organic constituents, is a textbook example because of its strength and toughness, which are related to its hierarchical structure and its well-defi ned organic–inorganic interface. Emulating the construction principles of nacre using simple inorganic materials and polymers is essential for understanding how chemical composition and structure determine biomaterial functions. A hard multilayered nanocomposite is assembled based on alternating layers of TiO 2 nanoparticles and a 3-hydroxytyramine…
Oral intake of cadmium, cobalt, copper, iron, lead, nickel, manganese and zinc in the university student's diet.
1993
A duplicate diet meal study was carried out with a group of university students living in a hostel, in order to estimate the intake of Zn, Cd, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni and Pb. Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn and Ni were determined by flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry and Cd, Co and Pb by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometry after a nitric acid wet digestion procedure. The estimated intake values from the contents of breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks were compared with the values of the Provisional Tolerable Daily Intake (PTDI) in the case of Cd and Pb, Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) of Co, Fe and Zn and Estimated Safe and Adequate Dietetic Daily Intake (ESADDI) of Cu and Mn. Neithe…
Total absorption spectroscopy of fission fragments relevant for reactor antineutrino spectra
2016
International audience; The accurate determination of reactor antineutrino spectra remains a very active research topic for which new methods of study have emerged in recent years. Indeed, following the long-recognized reactor anomaly (measured antineutrino deficit in short baseline reactor experiments when compared with spectral predictions), the three international reactor neutrino experiments Double Chooz, Daya Bay and Reno have recently demonstrated the existence of spectral distortions in their measurements with respect to the same predictions. These spectral predictions were obtained through the conversion of integral beta-energy spectra obtained at the ILL research reactor. Several s…
Total Absorption Spectroscopy of Fission Fragments Relevant for Reactor Antineutrino Spectra and Decay Heat Calculations
2015
Volume: 111 Host publication title: WONDER-2015 Host publication sub-title: 4TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON NUCLEAR DATA EVALUATION FOR REACTOR APPLICATIONS Isbn(print): 978-2-7598-1970-6 Beta decay of fission products is at the origin of decay heat and antineutrino emission in nuclear reactors. Decay heat represents about 7% of the reactor power during operation and strongly impacts reactor safety. Reactor antineutrino detection is used in several fundamental neutrino physics experiments and it can also be used for reactor monitoring and non-proliferation purposes. Rb-92,Rb-93 are two fission products of importance in reactor antineutrino spectra and decay heat, but their beta-decay properti…
Whispering gallery mode resonator sensors referenced to saturated absorption lines in rubidium atoms and a fs frequency comb
2019
Optical Whispering Gallery Mode Resonators (WGMR) can be produced by many methods, for example, by flame melting of silica fibers [1], by polishing of crystals [2], by optical lithography, by solidifying transparent materials, or using commercially available microspheres. They confine light by the total internal reflection and do not need mirror coatings. A part of radiation is traveling outside the WGMR as an evanescent wave and it is used for sensing applications. WGMRs are becoming increasingly popular as biosensors [3] when their surface is covered with antibodies to provide selectivity. Advantage is that light circulates in the resonator and interacts many times with a few molecules at…