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  1. A class of monolayer metal halogenides MX{sub 2}: Electronic structures and band alignments

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    Lu, Feng; Wang, Weichao; Luo, Xiaoguang; Cheng, Yahui; Dong, Hong; Liu, Hui; Wang, Wei-Hua, E-mail: whwangnk@nankai.edu.cn [Department of Electronics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Photo-Electronic Thin Film Device and Technology, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071 (China); Xie, Xinjian [School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130 (China)

    2016-03-28

    With systematic first principles calculations, a class of monolayer metal halogenides MX{sub 2} (M = Mg, Ca, Zn, Cd, Ge, Pb; M = Cl, Br, I) has been proposed. Our study indicates that these monolayer materials are semiconductors with the band gaps ranging from 2.03 eV of ZnI{sub 2} to 6.08 eV of MgCl{sub 2}. Overall, the band gap increases with the increase of the electronegativity of the X atom or the atomic number of the metal M. Meanwhile, the band gaps of monolayer MgX{sub 2} (X = Cl, Br) are direct while those of other monolayers are indirect. Based on the band edge curvatures, the derived electron (m{sub e}) and hole (m{sub h}) effective masses of MX{sub 2} monolayers are close to their corresponding bulk values except that the m{sub e} of CdI{sub 2} is three times larger and the m{sub h} for PbI{sub 2} is twice larger. Finally, the band alignments of all the studied MX{sub 2} monolayers are provided using the vacuum level as energy reference. These theoretical results may not only introduce the monolayer metal halogenides family MX{sub 2} into the emerging two-dimensional materials, but also provide insights into the applications of MX{sub 2} in future electronic, visible and ultraviolet optoelectronic devices.

  2. Inleiding database-systemen

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    Pels, H.J.; Lans, van der R.F.; Pels, H.J.; Meersman, R.A.

    1993-01-01

    Dit artikel introduceert de voornaamste begrippen die een rol spelen rond databases en het geeft een overzicht van de doelstellingen, de functies en de componenten van database-systemen. Hoewel de functie van een database intuitief vrij duidelijk is, is het toch een in technologisch opzicht complex

  3. Effectiviteit van markting management support systemen

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    G.H. van Bruggen (Gerrit); A. Smidts (Ale); B. Wierenga (Berend)

    1994-01-01

    textabstractVerhoogt het gebruik van marketing management support systemen de kwaliteit van marketingbeslissingen? En zo ja, onder welke omstandigheden? Aan de hand van een experimenteel laboratoriumonderzoek met het simulatiespel MARKSTRATonder 80 marketing managers en 160 studenten, kan de eerste

  4. Effectiviteit van markting management support systemen

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    Bruggen, Gerrit; Smidts, Ale; Wierenga, Berend

    1994-01-01

    textabstractVerhoogt het gebruik van marketing management support systemen de kwaliteit van marketingbeslissingen? En zo ja, onder welke omstandigheden? Aan de hand van een experimenteel laboratoriumonderzoek met het simulatiespel MARKSTRATonder 80 marketing managers en 160 studenten, kan de eerste vraag positief worden beantwoord. Omstandigheden als tijdsdruk, ervaring in het nemen van marketingbeslissingen en de analytische capaciteiten van de gebruikers vormen een belangrijk aandachtspunt ...

  5. ERP-systemen en de rol van de controller

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    Verdaasdonk, P.J.A.

    1999-01-01

    De laatste jaren is een enorme groei te bespeuren in de implementatie van gestandaardiseerde softwaresystemen gericht op geïntegreerde planning en beheersing van bedrijfsprocessen. Deze softwaresystemen worden ook wel Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemen genoemd. Leveranciers van dit soort

  6. Thermisch comfort in relatie tot laag exergetische HVAC systemen

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    Schellen, L.; Loomans, M.G.L.C.; Marken Lichtenbelt, van W.; Wit, de M.H.

    2011-01-01

    Door toepassing van het exergie concept (Iowex) in de gebouwde omgeving kan het gebruik voor hoogwaardige energiebronnen gereduceerd worden. Echter, de toepassing van dergelijke systemen kan resulteren in discomfort, zowel op lichaamsniveau (globaal) als op lokaal niveau. Dit discomfort kan

  7. Embedded systemen en Y2K: vijf voor twaalf

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    Luiijf, H.A.M.

    1998-01-01

    Met de regelmaat van de klok is Jan D. Timmer te zien op TV. Als voorzitter van het Millennium platform vraagt hij aandacht voor het feit dat computers, apparatuur en embedded systemen bij de overgang naar het jaar-2OOO dienst kunnen weigeren of op een andere wijze problemen kunnen veroorzaken. Dit

  8. Seaweeds in closed systems; Zeewieren in gesloten systemen

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    Hart, P. ' t [Koers en Vaart, Barendrecht (Netherlands); Schipper, J. [Hortimare, Heerhugowaard (Netherlands)

    2011-04-15

    eigenschappen, in diervoeders en voor de teelt van schelpdieren (zeeoor). Daarnaast worden extracten uit zeewier gebruikt voor de cosmetica-industrie en farmaceutische producten, en vormen ze een mogelijke bron van biologische brandstoffen. Zeewier kan wellicht ook dienen als eiwitplatform voor de steeds groeiende vraag naar viseiwitten en soja-eiwit. Hoewel Nederland op het terrein van offshore en waterbouw en ook op het gebied van zaaien, telen en zaadveredeling een goede naam heeft, is de kennis van het telen en oogsten van zeewier hier zeer beperkt. Met de komst van windmolenparken in de Noordzee en de exploitatie van het continentale plat, komt ook de teelt van zeewieren in beeld. Hierbij wordt gedacht in extensieve en intensieve teeltsystemen equivalent met wat we in de land- en tuinbouw kennen. Voor bepaalde toepassingen van zeewier zijn beter gecontroleerde teeltomstandigheden nodig, bijvoorbeeld als het gaat om specifieke inhoudsstoffen, kwaliteitseisen met betrekking tot voeding of bij de vermeerdering van het zeewier voor de toekomstige grootschalige zeewierteelt. Daar waar de waarde van het geteelde zeewier toeneemt, en daarmee de wens tot oogstzekerheid en risicobeheersing, zijn gesloten systemen waarschijnlijk de beste benadering. Doordat de teeltcondities bij gesloten systemen beter beheersbaar zijn, zijn opbrengsten naar verwachting hoger, zijn de gehaltes aan inhoudsstoffen constanter en is de algehele kwaliteit beter. Bovendien kunnen eventuele plagen eenvoudiger bestreden of voorkomen worden. In tegenstelling tot op land gebaseerde zeewierteelt kunnen gesloten systemen beschikken over veel, schoon en relatief mineraalarm zeewater. Dit opent ook mogelijkheden voor temperatuurregulering met behulp van zeewater. Het concept van zeewieren in gesloten systemen is in zekere zin vergelijkbaar met de glastuinbouw. Op basis van de gehanteerde prijzen voor zeewier blijkt de kweek van volwassen planten voor industriële toepassingen in gesloten systemen niet haalbaar

  9. Analyse kognitiver Benutzermodelle für die Evaluation von Mensch-Maschine-Systemen

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    Dzaack, Jeronimo

    2008-01-01

    Die Entwicklung und Gestaltung von Schnittstellen für Mensch-Maschine-Systeme erfordern, neben der Kenntnis der Aufgabe und der Arbeitsumgebung, auch eine Vorstellung über die kognitiven Anforderungen an zukünftige Benutzer. Ein Grund dafür liegt in der zunehmenden Informationsdichte und dem ansteigenden Automatisierungsgrad von technischen Systemen. Daraus ergibt sich die Frage, welche Art von Schnittstelle die kognitiven Prozesse bei der Interaktion am besten unterstützt und wie diese prosp...

  10. On the junction physics of Schottky contact of (10, 10) MX{sub 2} (MoS{sub 2}, WS{sub 2}) nanotube and (10, 10) carbon nanotube (CNT): an atomistic study

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    Sengupta, Amretashis [Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg (HWK), Delmenhorst (Germany); Universitaet Bremen, Bremen Center for Computational Materials Science (BCCMS), Bremen (Germany)

    2017-04-15

    Armchair nanotubes of MoS{sub 2} and WS{sub 2} offer a sizeable band gap, with the advantage of a one dimensional (1D) electronic material, but free from edge roughness and thermodynamic instability of nanoribbons. Use of such semiconducting MX{sub 2} (MoS{sub 2}, WS{sub 2}) armchair nanotubes (NTs) in conjunction with metallic carbon nanotubes (CNT) can be useful for nanoelectronics and photonics applications. In this work, atomistic simulations of MoS{sub 2} NT-CNT and WS{sub 2} NT-CNT junctions are carried out to study the physics of such junctions. With density functional theory (DFT) we study the carrier density distribution, effective potential, electron difference density, electron localization function, electrostatic difference potential and projected local density of states of such MX{sub 2} NT-CNT 1D junctions. Thereafter the conductance of such a junction under moderate bias is studied with non-equilibrium Green's function (NEGF) method. From the forward bias characteristics simulated from NEGF, we extract diode parameters of the junction. The electrostatic simulations from DFT show the formation of an inhomogeneous Schottky barrier with a tendency towards charge transfer from metal and chalcogen atoms towards the C atoms. For low bias conditions, the ideality factor was calculated to be 1.1322 for MoS{sub 2} NT-CNT junction and 1.2526 for the WS{sub 2} NT-CNT junction. The Schottky barrier heights displayed significant bias dependent modulation and are calculated to be in the range 0.697-0.664 eV for MoS{sub 2} NT-CNT and 0.669-0.610 eV for the WS{sub 2} NT-CNT, respectively. (orig.)

  11. Operational behaviour of CO{sub 2} booster systems; Betriebsverhalten von CO{sub 2}-Booster-Systemen

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    Javerschek, Oliver; Hieble, Tobias [BITZER Kuehlmaschinenbau GmbH, Sindelfingen (Germany)

    2011-07-01

    The operating characteristics of booster systems and the resulting operating conditions of CO{sub 2} booster systems in supermarket refrigeration are explained and discussed. Criteria and challenges of different operating and load conditions are gone into. Simulated and measured operating states of a small-scale booster system are compared and evaluated. [German] In der vorliegenden Veroeffentlichung werden unterschiedliche Betriebsverhalten und die daraus resultierenden Betriebsbedingungen von CO{sub 2}-Booster-Systemen in der Supermarktkaelte erlaeutert und diskutiert. Dabei werden wesentliche Kriterien und Herausforderungen bei den unterschiedlichen Betriebs- und Lastbedingungen besprochen. Ausserdem werden simulierte und gemessene Betriebszustaende einer kleinen Booster-Kaelteanlage vergleichend betrachtet und bewertet.

  12. Reduction of the greenhouse effect by means of reduction of foam expander in PUR-foams; Reductie van het broeikaseffect door reductie van blaasmiddel in PUR-systemen

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    Duin, P.J.

    2003-04-01

    The title project concerns a project to investigate the possibility to substitute HCFC foam expanders by CO2. The project was carried out in the period November 1999 - March 2003. It is expected that in 2003 a strong reduction of CO2-equivalents can be realized in the production of foams. [Dutch] Resina Chemie heeft zich ingezet om de tot dan toe gangbare HCFK's op de meest milieuvriendelijke manier te vervangen. Er is gekozen voor de ontwikkeling van CO2-geblazen systemen met of zonder een geringe hoeveelheid HFK's als steungas. Het project vond plaats van november 1999 tot en met maart 2003. Deze periode beslaat de strategische keuze voor het blaasmiddel, de ontwikkeling en testen van nieuwe systemen en de markt introductie. De verwachting is dat in 2003 een zeer sterke reductie van het aantal CO2-equivalenten kan worden bereikt voor de nieuw ontwikkelde produkten voor discontinue, giet- en vormschuimsystemen.

  13. Heating, cooling and ventilation. Market shifts from products to systems; Verwarmen, koelen en ventileren. Markt verschuift van producten naar systemen

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    Verdonck, J. [Jaga Konvektco Nederland, Den Bosch (Netherlands)

    2011-07-15

    Local authorities, project developers and inhabitants have increasingly high demands with regard to dwellings or building and the installations. Comfort and energy saving are key words. Nowadays, solutions need to come with guarantees that link up to specific desires and demands. Clients increasingly opt for complete systems for heating, cooling and ventilation. [Dutch] Gemeenten, projectontwikkelaars en bewoners stellen steeds hogere eisen aan woningen of gebouwen en de installaties. Comfort en energievriendelijkheid zijn daarbij sleutelwoorden. Tegenwoordig wordt een oplossing met garanties gevraagd die aansluit op specifieke wensen en eisen. Opdrachtgevers kiezen daarom steeds vaker voor complete systemen voor verwarming, koeling en ventilatie.

  14. Efficiencies of different flue gas purification systems in waste incinerators. Experimental report; Untersuchungen zur Effizienz von unterschiedlichen Systemen zur Rauchgasreinigung bei Muellverbrennungsanlagen. Untersuchungsbericht

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    Berghoff, R. (comp.)

    2001-07-01

    This investigation was carried out on behalf of the Environmental Office of the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen. Apart from the current and projected exhaust purification systems, also three exemplary systems were analyzed from the ecological and economic point of view. Effects on pollutant freights were established in consideration of energy consumption and the specific cost of waste treatment for each technology. [German] Das konkrete Ziel dieser vom Landesumweltamt NRW vergebenen Untersuchung war es, neben einer Uebersicht ueber die zzt. eingesetzten und auch geplanten Abgasreinigungssysteme (RGR) bei Muellverbrennungsanlagen, die Vor- und die Nachteile von 3 beispielhaft ausgewaehlten Systemen in einem oekologischen und oekonomischen Vergleich knapp und begrenzt darstellen zu lassen. Als Ergebnis wurden die Auswirkungen der unterschiedlichen Verfahren auf die Frachten der emittierten Schadstoffe unter Beruecksichtigung der unterschiedlichen Energieverbraeuche ermittelt und dargestellt. Darueber hinaus wurden die spezifischen Muellbehandlungskosten bei den jeweiligen Gasreinigungstechniken errechnet. (orig.)

  15. Orbital energies and structural non-rigidity of complex hydrides according to data on ab initio calculations

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    Boldyrev, A I; Sukhanov, L P; Charkin, O P [AN SSSR, Moscow. Inst. Novykh Khimicheskikh Problem

    1982-01-01

    In approximation by the Hartree-Fock-Routine method using several Gauss type bases ionization potentials of complex hydrides LiBeH/sub 3/, NaBeH/sub 3/, LiMgH/sub 3/, LiBH/sub 4/, NaBH/sub 4/ and LiAlH/sub 4/ have been calculated. A problem of the show of structural non-rigidity of complex molecules L(MX/sub 4/) with tetrahedral anions (MX/sub 4/)/sup -/ in photoelectron spectra is considered.

  16. Gebruik van elektriciteit: Domotica: Huis van de toekomst: Klas 4 vwo (docentversie)

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    van Buuren, O.; van der Lee, M.

    2009-01-01

    Deze module behandelt elektriciteit en automatisering in huis. We richten ons daarbij ook op het huis van de toekomst. Bij de elektriciteitsleer ligt de nadruk op het gebruik van elektriciteit in huis, bij de automatisering op intelligente systemen in huis.

  17. Algorithms in behavioral systems theory

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    Cotroneo, Tommaso

    2001-01-01

    Een van de belangrijkste eigenschappen van systemen is hun complexiteit en hun interconnectiviteit. Een manier om dergelijke systemen te bestuderen is door ze te beschouwen als bestaande uit interacterende deelsystemen. Typische voorbeelden van complexe systemen die opgebouwd zijn uit eenvoudige

  18. Gebruik van elektriciteit: Domotica: Huis van de toekomst: Klas 4 havo

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    van Buuren, O.; van der Lee, M.

    2008-01-01

    Deze module behandelt elektriciteit en automatisering in huis. We richten ons daarbij ook op het huis van de toekomst. Bij de elektriciteitsleer ligt de nadruk op het gebruik van elektriciteit in huis, bij de automatisering op intelligente systemen in huis. Er komt een vervolg module domotica 2 als

  19. Small systems, small sensors: Integrating sensing technologies into microfluidic and organ-on-a-chip devices

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    Oomen, Pieter Edmond

    2016-01-01

    Pieter Oomen presenteert in zijn proefschrift verschillende microfluïdische systemen met geïntegreerde sensors voor biologische en chemische analyses. Deze geminiaturiseerde systemen kennen veel voordelen: reagentia- en monstergebruik worden verminderd, parallelle experimenten kunnen op een enkel apparaat worden gedaan en natuurlijke celomgevingen kunnen worden nagebootst in incubatiesystemen (orgaan-op-chip). Echter, om zulke systemen te controleren en systematisch te verbeteren gedurende de...

  20. Some solvent extraction studies of trivalent metal halides; Quelques etudes sur l'extraction par solvant d'halogenures de metaux trivalents; Izuchenie ehkstraktsii nekotorykh rastvoritelej iz trekhvalentnykh metallicheskikh galoidov; Algunos estudios de la extraccion mediante disolventes de haluros de metales trivalentes

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    Dietz, Jr, R J; Mendez, J; Irvine, Jr, J W [Department of Chemistry and Laboratory for Nuclear Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA (United States)

    1962-03-15

    Radiotracer techniques have made possible physical-chemical studies of the distribution of Ga (III) and In (III) between aqueous HCl and HBr solutions and the organic solvents, bis (2-chloroethyl) ether and nitrobenzene. From measurements of the extraction coefficients over a metal concentration range of greater than 10{sup 10} and under conditions where the coefficient varies by a factor of 10{sup 5}, the empirical behaviour of these systems has been thoroughly explored. The data have been explained in terms of ionization of the complex acid, HMX{sub 4}, in these relatively high dielectric solvents. From the variation of the extraction coefficient with metal concentration the ionization constant has been calculated of the supporting electrolyte, HCl or HBr, in the non-aqueous phase using a method developed by Poskanzer. Variation of the extraction coefficient with HX concentration has been used to calculate stability constants for the complex species MX{sub 3} and MX{sub 4}{sup -}. Since these are aqueous-phase reactions they are independent of the organic solvent used and excellent agreement is obtained for In (III)-HCl, using both bis (2-chloroethyl) ether and nitrobenzene. Attempts to evaluate the formation constants for gallium chloride and bromide complexes failed since the complex formation occurs over a very narrow range of acid concentration. Calculation from extraction data of the fraction, (GaCl{sub 4}{sup -})/{Sigma} Ga (III), as a function of HCl concentration gave a quantitative agreement with the data obtained from ion-exchange measurement by Kraus and Nelson. (author) [French] Les techniques utilisant des indicateurs radioactifs ont permis l'etude physico-chimique de la distribution du gallium (II) et de l'indium (III) entre les solutions aqueuses d'HCl et d'HBr et les solvants organiques ether bis (chloro-2-ethylique) et nitrobenzene. On etudie d'une facon empirique et approfondie le comportement de ces systemes, en se fondant sur les mesures des

  1. Technical and economic practicability of novel flywheel mass storage systems in electricity supply networks; Technisch-wirtschaftliche Realisierbarkeit von neuartigen Schwungmassenspeicher-Systemen (SMSS) in elektrischen Netzen

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    Bornemann, H J; Baeumer, U; Kaiser, A; Gruener, A; Gutt, H J; Hampel, R; Heyder, B; Kleimaier, M; Radtke, U; Sachse, H; Schlechter, V; Schrepfer, W; Worlitz, F

    1998-12-31

    Efficient storage of electrical energy is an increasing need. New developments in high-power electronics, high-strength materials and magnetic bearings have made efficient reliable flywheel mass storage systems in the range of 1-5 MfW/50-150 kWh conceivable. According to a first assessment, these systems may provide energy to the supply grid in a range of seconds and thus ensure frequency maintenance and compensation of short interruptions. The authors present first results of a preliminary study preparatory to a feasibility study on the technical and economic practicability of flywheel mass storage systems. (orig.) [Deutsch] Das Thema effiziente Speicherung von elektrischer Energie gewinnt immer mehr an Bedeutung. Durch neuere Entwicklungen in der Leistungselektronik und bei der Herstellung hochfester Werkstoffe sowie durch Fortschritte bei der Entwicklung von beruehrungsfreien Lagern im Bereich der aktiven Magnetlager (AML) und insbesondere supraleitenden Magnetlager (SML) sind effiziente und sichere Schwungmassenspeicher-Systeme (SMSS) bis in die Bereiche 1-5 MW/50-150 kWh denkbar. Nach einer ersten Einschaetzung eignen sich solche Anlagen, um im Sekundenbereich Energie in das Netz abzugeben und somit zur Frequenzstuetzung und zur Kompensation von Kurzunterbrechungen beizutragen. Praesentiert werden erste Ergebnisse einer Untersuchung zur Vorbereitung einer Machbarkeitsstudie ueber die technisch-wirtschaftliche Realisierbarkeit von Schwungmassenspeicher-Systemen. (orig.)

  2. Small systems, small sensors : Integrating sensing technologies into microfluidic and organ-on-a-chip devices

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    Oomen, Pieter Edmond

    2016-01-01

    Pieter Oomen presenteert in zijn proefschrift verschillende microfluïdische systemen met geïntegreerde sensors voor biologische en chemische analyses. Deze geminiaturiseerde systemen kennen veel voordelen: reagentia- en monstergebruik worden verminderd, parallelle experimenten kunnen op een enkel

  3. Effects of platinum in biological systems - toxicology and pharmaceutical applications; Wirkungen von Platin in biologischen Systemen - Toxikologie und pharmazeutische Anwendung

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    Nachtigall, D [Fraunhofer-Institut fuer Toxikologie und Aerosolforschung, Hannover (Germany)

    1998-12-31

    The title of this lecture has intentionally been worded rather vaguely with ``biological systems`` to do justice to the fact that there are meanwhile extensive data available on diverse levels of the toxicology and structure-effect relationships of some platinum compounds. These range from epidemiological descriptions over toxicity studies to molecular biological reaction mechanisms. Any discussion on the toxicity of a substance implies that the substance poses a direct or indirect hazard to humans. In the case of platinum and its compounds there are three main categories of exposure: platinum production including workplaces in the platinum processing industries; clinical treatment with antineoplastic platinum-containing agents; and, finally, the environment, where platinum levels are known to be rising since some years. The association between these exposures becomes clear when one considers the platinum pollution caused by automobile catalytic converters, hospital effluents, and by platinum-containing industrial products in the widest sense. [Deutsch] Der Titel des Vortrages ist mit `biologischen Systemen` sehr allgemein gehalten, da ueber die Toxikologie und die Struktur-Wirkungsbeziehungen einiger Platinverbindungen auf den verschiedensten Ebenen umfangreiche Daten vorliegen. Diese reichen von epidemiologischen Beschreibungen ueber Toxizitaetsstudien bis hin zu molekularbiologischen Reaktionsmechanismen. Die Diskussion um die Toxizitaet von Substanzen impliziert immer die direkte oder indirekte Gefaehrdung des Menschen. Im Falle des Platins und seiner Verbindungen existieren drei wesentliche Expositionsbereiche: Die Platingewinnung sowie die Arbeitsplaetze in der Platin verarbeitenden Industrie, die klinische Behandlung mit antineoplastischen Platinwirkstoffen und schliesslich die Umwelt, in der seit einigen Jahren ansteigende Platinkonzentrationen verzeichnet werden. Die Verbindung zwischen diesen Bereichen wird deutlich, wenn man die Platinimmissionen durch

  4. Effects of platinum in biological systems - toxicology and pharmaceutical applications; Wirkungen von Platin in biologischen Systemen - Toxikologie und pharmazeutische Anwendung

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    Nachtigall, D. [Fraunhofer-Institut fuer Toxikologie und Aerosolforschung, Hannover (Germany)

    1997-12-31

    The title of this lecture has intentionally been worded rather vaguely with ``biological systems`` to do justice to the fact that there are meanwhile extensive data available on diverse levels of the toxicology and structure-effect relationships of some platinum compounds. These range from epidemiological descriptions over toxicity studies to molecular biological reaction mechanisms. Any discussion on the toxicity of a substance implies that the substance poses a direct or indirect hazard to humans. In the case of platinum and its compounds there are three main categories of exposure: platinum production including workplaces in the platinum processing industries; clinical treatment with antineoplastic platinum-containing agents; and, finally, the environment, where platinum levels are known to be rising since some years. The association between these exposures becomes clear when one considers the platinum pollution caused by automobile catalytic converters, hospital effluents, and by platinum-containing industrial products in the widest sense. [Deutsch] Der Titel des Vortrages ist mit `biologischen Systemen` sehr allgemein gehalten, da ueber die Toxikologie und die Struktur-Wirkungsbeziehungen einiger Platinverbindungen auf den verschiedensten Ebenen umfangreiche Daten vorliegen. Diese reichen von epidemiologischen Beschreibungen ueber Toxizitaetsstudien bis hin zu molekularbiologischen Reaktionsmechanismen. Die Diskussion um die Toxizitaet von Substanzen impliziert immer die direkte oder indirekte Gefaehrdung des Menschen. Im Falle des Platins und seiner Verbindungen existieren drei wesentliche Expositionsbereiche: Die Platingewinnung sowie die Arbeitsplaetze in der Platin verarbeitenden Industrie, die klinische Behandlung mit antineoplastischen Platinwirkstoffen und schliesslich die Umwelt, in der seit einigen Jahren ansteigende Platinkonzentrationen verzeichnet werden. Die Verbindung zwischen diesen Bereichen wird deutlich, wenn man die Platinimmissionen durch

  5. Control of Discrete Event Systems

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    Smedinga, Rein

    1989-01-01

    Systemen met discrete gebeurtenissen spelen in vele gebieden een rol. In dit proefschrift staat de volgorde van gebeurtenissen centraal en worden tijdsaspecten buiten beschouwing gelaten. In dat geval kunnen systemen met discrete gebeurtenissen goed worden gemodelleerd door gebruik te maken van

  6. ERP in het grootbouwbedrijf: evaluatie van recente implementaties

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    Leuven, A.; Voordijk, Johannes T.; Laan, Albertus

    2003-01-01

    Bijna alle grote bouwbedrijven hebben de afgelopen jaren veel geïnvesteerd in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemen als Baan, Metacom en SAP. Deze ERP-systemen hebben tot doel de verschillende bedrijfsprocessen binnen de onderneming te integreren. In grote bouwbedrijven blijkt echter de

  7. Optimalisatie van een nursery systeem voor de kweek van mosselbroed en een algenkweek systeem t.b.v. deze nursery

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    Peene, F.

    2006-01-01

    Stage rapport van een leerling van Hogeschool Zeeland, opleiding Aquatische Ecotechnologie. De studie die tijdens deze stage uitgevoerd is, is een literatuurstudie naar systemen voor de nursery van mosselen en systemen voor grootschalige algenkweek ten behoeve van deze nursery. Ook zijn experimenten

  8. On stability and symmetries in quantum statistical mechanics

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    Hoekman, Frank

    1977-01-01

    In deze studie wordt de aard van toestanden van systemen in de quantum statistische mechanica onderzocht vanuit het gezichtspunt van stabiliteit voor kleine storingen van de dynamica en vanuit het gezichtspunt van invariantie voor een geschikte ondergroep van de symmetrieën van de dynamica. Systemen

  9. ARTS - adaptive runtime system for massively parallel systems. Final report; ARTS - optimale Ausfuehrungsunterstuetzung fuer komplexe Anwendungen auf massiv parallelen Systemen. Teilprojekt: Parallele Stroemungsmechanik. Abschlussbericht

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    Gentzsch, W.; Ferstl, F.; Paap, H.G.; Riedel, E.

    1998-03-20

    In the ARTS project, system software has been developed to support smog and fluid dynamic applications on massively parallel systems. The aim is to implement and test specific software structures within an adaptive run-time system to separate the parallel core algorithms of the applications from the platform independent runtime aspects. Only slight modifications is existing Fortran and C code are necessary to integrate the application code into the new object oriented parallel integrated ARTS framework. The OO-design offers easy control, re-use and adaptation of the system services, resulting in a dramatic decrease in development time of the application and in ease of maintainability of the application software in the future. (orig.) [Deutsch] Im Projekt ARTS wird Basissoftware zur Unterstuetzung von Anwendungen aus den Bereichen Smoganalyse und Stroemungsmechanik auf massiv parallelen Systemen entwickelt und optimiert. Im Vordergrund steht die Erprobung geeigneter Strukturen, um systemnahe Funktionalitaeten in einer Laufzeitumgebung anzusiedeln und dadurch die parallelen Kernalgorithmen der Anwendungsprogramme von den plattformunabhaengigen Laufzeitaspekten zu trennen. Es handelt sich dabei um herkoemmlich strukturierten Fortran-Code, der unter minimalen Aenderungen auch weiterhin nutzbar sein muss, sowie um objektbasiert entworfenen C-Code, der die volle Funktionalitaet der ARTS-Plattform ausnutzen kann. Ein objektorientiertes Design erlaubt eine einfache Kontrolle, Wiederverwendung und Adaption der vom System vorgegebenen Basisdienste. Daraus resultiert ein deutlich reduzierter Entwicklungs- und Laufzeitaufwand fuer die Anwendung. ARTS schafft eine integrierende Plattform, die moderne Technologien aus dem Bereich objektorientierter Laufzeitsysteme mit praxisrelevanten Anforderungen aus dem Bereich des wissenschaftlichen Hoechstleistungsrechnens kombiniert. (orig.)

  10. Solar-driven refrigeration technologies; Koeltechnologieen op zonne-energie

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    De Cillis, S.; Infante Ferreira, C.A. [Technische Universiteit Delft, Delft (Netherlands); Krieg, J. [Unilever Foods and Health Research Institute, Vlaardingen (Netherlands)

    2005-12-01

    A review is presented of solar driven refrigeration technologies. A subdivision is made between electric driven and thermal driven systems. Their potential and stage of development are discussed. The electric driven systems include Stirling, thermo-acoustic, thermoelectric, electrochemical and membrane assisted absorption systems. The thermal driven systems include absorption and adsorption systems. A model is used to compare the performance of the different solutions. [Dutch] Dit artikel geeft een overzicht van zon-aangedreven koeltechnologieen. Er wordt onderscheid gemaakt tussen elektrisch en thermisch aangedreven systemen. Hun potentieel en niveau van ontwikkeling worden besproken. De elektrisch aangedreven systemen omvatten Stirling, thermo-akoestisch, thermo-elektrisch, elektrochemisch en membraanondersteund absorptiesystemen.De warmte-aangedreven systemen omvatten absorptie en adsorptie. Er wordt gebruik gemaakt van een model om de prestaties van de verschillende alternatieven onderling te vergelijken.

  11. Simulation of heat-pump systems in Polysun 4 - Final report; Simulation von Waermepumpen-Systemen in Polysun 4 - Schlussbericht

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    Marti, J.; Witzig, A. [Vela Solaris AG, Winterthur (Switzerland); Huber, A.; Ochs, M. [Huber Energietechnik AG, Zuerich (Switzerland)

    2009-01-15

    Polysun 4 is a software program for the simulation of heating systems. The simulation kernel applies a time stepping algorithm and dynamically calculates all relevant system parameters over a one year period, based on statistical weather data. On the one hand, Polysun draws out by physics-based simulation scheme and its modularity, which allows any arrangement of the system components. On the other hand, Polysun offers a unique set of component catalogues which cover a large number of commercially available system components. In this project, three kinds of heat pumps have been integrated in Polysun, namely the air/water, water/water and brine/water heat pumps. Furthermore, the relevant heat sources have been implemented, namely ambient air, soil and groundwater. In consequence, Polysun now covers a large, and almost complete, range of renewable energy systems. Simulation parameters are the measured heat pump COP values (in accordance with EN 255 and EN 14511). A linear interpolation scheme has been developed in this project in order to simulate systems for arbitrary source and heat pump temperatures and to interpolate the power consumption. For the dynamic simulation of the ground source heat pump, the numerical algorithm from the Program EWS (calculation module developed in 1997) has been integrated into Polysun. Groundwater probes are calculated with respect to the soil temperatures. Heat pumps and probes were implemented as independent components in Polysun. In the graphical user interface, they can be arbitrarily placed and connected with other hydraulic components. The timestepping simulation calculates inlet temperature, electric power consumption and heat transfer in the entire system. The Polysun catalogs have been extended accordingly with total over 300 component entries and a number of relevant system templates. (authors)

  12. Methods of forming single source precursors, methods of forming polymeric single source precursors, and single source precursors and intermediate products formed by such methods

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    Fox, Robert V.; Rodriguez, Rene G.; Pak, Joshua J.; Sun, Chivin; Margulieux, Kelsey R.; Holland, Andrew W.

    2012-12-04

    Methods of forming single source precursors (SSPs) include forming intermediate products having the empirical formula 1/2{L.sub.2N(.mu.-X).sub.2M'X.sub.2}.sub.2, and reacting MER with the intermediate products to form SSPs of the formula L.sub.2N(.mu.-ER).sub.2M'(ER).sub.2, wherein L is a Lewis base, M is a Group IA atom, N is a Group IB atom, M' is a Group IIIB atom, each E is a Group VIB atom, each X is a Group VIIA atom or a nitrate group, and each R group is an alkyl, aryl, vinyl, (per)fluoro alkyl, (per)fluoro aryl, silane, or carbamato group. Methods of forming polymeric or copolymeric SSPs include reacting at least one of HE.sup.1R.sup.1E.sup.1H and MER with one or more substances having the empirical formula L.sub.2N(.mu.-ER).sub.2M'(ER).sub.2 or L.sub.2N(.mu.-X).sub.2M'(X).sub.2 to form a polymeric or copolymeric SSP. New SSPs and intermediate products are formed by such methods.

  13. Methods of forming single source precursors, methods of forming polymeric single source precursors, and single source precursors formed by such methods

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    Fox, Robert V.; Rodriguez, Rene G.; Pak, Joshua J.; Sun, Chivin; Margulieux, Kelsey R.; Holland, Andrew W.

    2014-09-09

    Methods of forming single source precursors (SSPs) include forming intermediate products having the empirical formula 1/2{L.sub.2N(.mu.-X).sub.2M'X.sub.2}.sub.2, and reacting MER with the intermediate products to form SSPs of the formula L.sub.2N(.mu.-ER).sub.2M'(ER).sub.2, wherein L is a Lewis base, M is a Group IA atom, N is a Group IB atom, M' is a Group IIIB atom, each E is a Group VIB atom, each X is a Group VIIA atom or a nitrate group, and each R group is an alkyl, aryl, vinyl, (per)fluoro alkyl, (per)fluoro aryl, silane, or carbamato group. Methods of forming polymeric or copolymeric SSPs include reacting at least one of HE.sup.1R.sup.1E.sup.1H and MER with one or more substances having the empirical formula L.sub.2N(.mu.-ER).sub.2M'(ER).sub.2 or L.sub.2N(.mu.-X).sub.2M'(X).sub.2 to form a polymeric or copolymeric SSP. New SSPs and intermediate products are formed by such methods.

  14. Integration of refrigerators into facility automation with the aid of bus systems; Integration der Kaeltetechnik in die Gebaeudeautomation mit Bus-Systemen

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    Baumgarth, S.; Heiser, M. [Fachhochschule Braunschweig-Wolfenbuettel, Wolfenbuettel (DE). Inst. fuer Verbrennungstechnik und Prozessautomation (IVP)

    2000-07-01

    The integration of refrigeration systems in building automation is illustrated by the example of a ventilation system and a cooling ceiling. Cold is supplied by a coldwater unit. This necessitates supply of consumption data to the central refrigeration system. So far, technical facilities are commonly controlled by DDC systems and in-house bus systems. The demand for open communication between different systems resulted in the development of neutral systems like FND and Profibus, which were followed by a multitude of other, less generally accepted systems. In the field of electrical installations, the European Installation Bus EIB was generally accepted as a certified, open bus system which can be combined with DDC technology and integrated in in-house control systems. Another technology developed in the USA is the Local Operating Network, LON, whic has a hither transmission rate and higher information content for the various bus members. The contribution compares the two bus systems. [German] Die Einbindung der Kaeltetechnik in die Gebaeudeautomation wird an den Beispielen Lueftungsanlage und Kuehldecke vorgestellt. Die erforderliche Kaelte soll durch einen Kaltwasserersatz energieoptimiert bereitgestellt werden. Dazu muessen Informationen aus dem Verbraucherbereich in der Kaeltezentrale zur Verfuegung stehen. RTL-Anlagen wurden bisher mittels DDC-Technik und firmenspezifischen Bus-Systemen geregelt und gesteuert. Wenn verschiedene Anlagen durch DDC-Systeme unterschiedlicher Hersteller betrieben wurden, so war anfaenglich eine gemeinsame Ueberwachung auf einer zentralen Leitwarte nur ueber Gateways moeglich. Aus der Forderung nach offener Kommunikation unterschiedlicher Systeme entstanden die ersten firmenneutralen Entwicklungen FND und Profibus. Es folgten eine Vielzahl weiterer Netz- und Busdefinitionen und deren Kommunikationsprotokolle, denen jedoch weitgehend eine allgemeine Anerkennung versagt blieb. Im Bereich der Elektroinstallation profilierte sich der

  15. Produktionslogistik mit ERP-Systemen

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    Bauer, Jürgen

    Im Folgenden werden die Teilprozesse der Produktionslogistik bei Eigenfertigung unter Einsatz des ERP-Systems SAP R/3 beschrieben. Dabei wird die häufigste Fertigungsart, die kundenanonyme Losfertigung, zugrundegelegt.

  16. Biological dynamic lighting in an office building; Biologisch dynamische verlichting in een kantoorgebouw

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    Visser, R. [Professional Lighting Designers' Association PLDA, Guetersloh (Germany)

    2011-12-15

    The aim of so-called biodynamic lighting systems is to influence human biological rhythms such that productivity, alertness, wellbeing and health are improved. In the office building of Grontmij in Amersfoort, Netherlands, experiments were carried out with biodynamic lighting systems. [Dutch] In de afgelopen jaren hebben verschillende fabrikanten biologisch dynamische verlichtingssystemen op de markt gebracht. Uitgangspunt voor dergelijke systemen is om biologische ritmen van de mens zodanig te beinvloeden dat productiviteit, alertheid, welbevinden en ook de gezondheid in meer of mindere mate verbeteren. Om ervaring in de kantooromgeving op te doen, is een aantal van deze systemen op diverse locaties in het gebouw van de Grontmij in Amersfoort aangebracht. Vervolgens is onderzoek gedaan naar de toepassingsmogelijkheden en eigenschappen ervan in de praktijk.

  17. Comparison of air conditioners for horticulture; Vergelijking van luchtbehandelingssystemen voor de tuinbouw

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    Knoll, B.; Hendriksen, L. [TNO, Delft (Netherlands)

    2011-12-15

    The desire to reduce energy consumption in the greenhouse sector results into new techniques and applications. As such air conditioners are applied in greenhouses. They serve to control temperature, relative humidity and air flow in the greenhouse. However, because of the totally different climatic conditions in the greenhouses such systems must be adapted. TNO investigates how the systems can be evaluated properly [Dutch] De wens om het energieverbruik in de glastuinbouw omlaag te brengen, leidt tot nieuwe technieken en toepassingen. Zo vinden in de utiliteit gangbare luchtbehandelingssystemen nu ook hun weg naar de kas. Ze dienen om temperatuur, relatieve luchtvochtigheid en luchtbeweging in de kas te beheersen. Maar vanwege de totaal andere klimaatomstandigheden moeten de systemen worden aangepast. TNO onderzoekt hoe de systemen goed kunnen worden geevalueerd.

  18. Luhmanns masmedieteori och Internet som ett artificiellt intelligent semiotiskt system Luhmanns massmedieteori och Internet som ett artificiellt intelligent semiotiskt system [Luhmann’s mass-media theory and Internet as an artificial intelligent semiotic system

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    Peter Kåhre

    2010-11-01

    Full Text Available Artikeln diskuterar hur en modern form av AI-programmering, som kallas Konnektionism i en design som kallas Distribuerad AI (DAI, påverkar den uppfattning Luhmann har om massmediernas roll för den andra ordningens observationer. DAI använder noder för att skapa aktivitet i systemen och inte de koder som styr processerna i den klassiska eller symboliska formen av AI. Luhmanns teori kan utvecklas genom att ersätta systemens koder med noder som förändras beroende på i vilken relation de står till andra noder. På så sätt kan kommunikationsbegreppet utvecklas så att det också omfattar systemens interaktioner med omvärlden. Det skapar en bättre förutsättning för att observationsmöjligheter direkt uppstår genom systemens relationer till omvärlden. Internet och AI-programmerade söksystem och robotar kan då fungera som ett artificiellt semiotiskt system som skapar möjligheter att göra observationer.The article discusses how a modern form of AI programming, known as Connectionism in a design known as Distributed Artificial Intelligence (DAI, affects the perception Luhmann has on mass media's role concerning second-order observations. DAI uses nodes to create activity in the systems and not the codes used by the Classic or Symbolic form of AI. Luhmann’s theory can be developed by replacing the systems codes with nodes that change depending on their relations to other nodes. In this way, we can reformulate the concept of communication, so that it includes the systems interactions with the environment. It creates better conditions so that observing opportunities may arise directly from these interactions. Internet and AI-programmed search systems and robots can then act as an artificial semiotic system that creates opportunities for making observations.

  19. Kantelsysteem voor rooster en brijbak

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    Brok, den G.

    1992-01-01

    Door toenemend gebruik van emissie-arme uitmestsystemen in varkensstallen, zoals mestpannen of mestschuiven, ontstaat tevens de behoefte aan een goede bereikbaarheid van dergelijke systemen. Onderhoud en reparaties moeten snel en goed uitgevoerd kunnen worden.

  20. Sites and diffusion of probe atoms on surfaces. Measured after soft-landing ion deposition.

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    Laurens, Christiaan Rudolf

    1997-01-01

    Dit proefschrift beschrijft onderzoek naar het gedrag van geisoleerde atomen op metaaloppervlakken. Er zijn twee systemen bestudeerd: indiumatomen op een koperoppervlak en zilveratomen op een zilveroppervlak. De metingen zijn verricht met behulp van een vrij exotische meettechniek, namelijk

  1. Biobedden : achtergrondinformatie en onderbouwing ontwerp biobed op proefbedrijf Vredepeel

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    Clevering, O.A.; Weide, van der R.Y.

    2008-01-01

    Deze notitie verkent de mogelijkheden omtrent de vraag: Hoe kan effluent en organisch restmateriaal uit biobedden en hiervan afgeleide systemen binnen de bestaande wet- en regelgeving verwijderd worden? Binnen het onderzoek naar emissiereductie van gewasbeschermingsmiddelen en biociden wordt

  2. Management control van ondersteunende diensten

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    Vosselman, E.G.J.

    1996-01-01

    In dit artikel worden alternatieve inrichtingstypen van ‘management control’-systemen voor ondersteunende (facilitaire) diensten algeleid. Daaraan voorafgaand wordt de ‘management control’-functie in algemene zin beschreven. Het oorspronkelijke ‘management control’ raamwerk van Anthony (1988) wordt

  3. Smart grid: rendement voor iedereen : Wat maakt dat mensen mee willen doen aan een smart grid pilot?

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    Milovanovic, Marko

    2013-01-01

    We hebben in dit onderzoek pilotdeelnemers en niet-deelnemers gevraagd welke aspecten van smart grid systemen ze belangrijk vinden. Beide groepen mensen noemden het volgende rijtje prioriteiten: financiële besparing, functionaliteit, milieuvriendelijkheid, persoonlijk comfort, lokale energie. Dit

  4. SMART : de ontwerplogica

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    Zeiler, W.; Jelsma, J.; Kamphuis, I.G.

    2005-01-01

    Het vakgebied van de regeltechniek is zeer geschikt om ontwikkelingen vanuit de computertechnologie toe te passen. Zo zijn er systemen met regelalgoritmes gebaseerd op technieken zoals neurale netwerken, fuzzy logic, genetische algoritmes en kennissystemen gebouwd. Binnen het onderzoeksproject SMART

  5. Guided Surgery in de implantologie: een overzicht

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    Tahmaseb, A.; Wismeijer, D.; Derksen, W.D.C.

    2015-01-01

    Het gebruik van Guided Surgery (computergeleide chirurgie) staat binnen de orale implantologie al jaren in de belangstelling van tandartsen en onderzoekers. Met betrekking tot de nauwkeurigheid van deze systemen lopen de klinische en wetenschappelijke resultaten uiteen. Ook zijn in de literatuur

  6. Robot, Cyborg, Hubot: Arbeidsrecht in de ‘second machine age’

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    Popma, J.R.

    2015-01-01

    Voor de komende jaren wordt een versnelde opmars van robots op de werkvloer voorzien. Deze bijdrage bevat enige bespiegelingen over de vragen die robotisering en het gebruik van artificieel intelligente systemen oproepen voor het arbeidsrecht. Zo wordt aandacht besteed aan het gebruik van

  7. Rhythmic complexity and predictive coding

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    Vuust, Peter; Witek, Maria A G

    2014-01-01

    Musical rhythm, consisting of apparently abstract intervals of accented temporal events,has a remarkable capacity to move our minds and bodies. How does the cognitive systemenable our experiences of rhythmically complex music? In this paper, we describe somecommon forms of rhythmic complexity...

  8. Diervriendelijk dieren houden zonder rugklachten

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    Roelofs, H.; Vermeer, H.M.

    2007-01-01

    Onderzoekers hebben de fysieke belasting van diervriendelijke systemen in de varkens- en leghennenhouderij vergeleken met die op gangbare gezinsbedrijven. Het blijkt dat bij de (ver)bouw van een diervriendelijke stal de hoeveelheid arbeid en fysieke belasting is te beperken door rekening te houden

  9. eHealth voor Zorgprocesinnovatie : e-book

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    Dr. A.L. Cordia

    2015-01-01

    Het E-book 'eHealth voor Zorgprocesinnovatie' van ir. Anneloes Cordia, expert bij Kenniscentrum Zorginnovatie, heeft als doel eHealth en ICT-systemen in de zorg in verband te brengen met de belangrijke kwaliteitsdoelstellingen zoals doelmatigheid en transparantie. Daarnaast biedt het E-book

  10. Multidetector-row computed tomography imaging of prosthetic heart valves: clinical and experimental aspects

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    Symersky, P.

    2012-01-01

    Tot voor kort had het afbeelden van hartklepprothesen (kunstkleppen) door middel van een CT-scan geen aanvullende waarde. Kunstkleppen zijn bewegende metalen objecten, en daardoor werden CT-beelden vervormd door artefacten en dubbelcontouren. De huidige CT-systemen kunnen echter vaak wel een

  11. Embedded Linux in het onderwijs

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    Dr Ruud Ermers

    2008-01-01

    Embedded Linux wordt bij steeds meer grote bedrijven ingevoerd als embedded operating system. Binnen de opleiding Technische Informatica van Fontys Hogeschool ICT is Embedded Linux geïntroduceerd in samenwerking met het lectoraat Architectuur van Embedded Systemen. Embedded Linux is als vakgebied

  12. More with thermal energy storage. Report 5. Modelling systems. Effects of thermal energy storage systems on the environment. Modelling individual projects. Final report; Meer met bodemenergie. Rapport 5. Modellering systemen. Effecten van bodemenergiesystemen op hun omgeving. Modellering individuele projecten. Eindrapport

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    Drijver, B.; De Jonge, H. [IF Technology, Arnhem (Netherlands)

    2012-03-30

    The project More With Thermal Energy Storage (MMB, abbreviated in Dutch) focuses on knowledge gaps and potential opportunities regarding open systems. The main questions to be answered are: (1) What effects (hydrological, thermal, microbiological and chemical) occur in the soil system by application of thermal energy storage; (2) Which technical options are available for a sustainable integration of thermal energy storage in the water and energy chain?; (3) Is it possible to achieve multiple objectives by using smart combinations? The project is organized in different work packages. In work package 2, the effects of individual and collective thermal energy storage storage systems on subsoils and the environment are determined. In work package 3 the opportunities for thermal energy storage and soil remediation are examined, while in work package 4 the focus is on new sustainable combinations of heat and cold storage. Work package 1 is the umbrella part where communication and policy of and participation in MMB are the main subjects. This report describes the results of the modeling of three existing thermal energy storage projects in the framework of the MMB project. The aim of the modeling of these projects is to gain insight in the reliability of the predicted hydrological and thermal effects, the causes of any deviations and improvements that are possible to improve the reliability of the predictions [Dutch] Het project Meer Met Bodemenergie (MMB) richt zich op het invullen van kennisleemtes en mogelijke kansen ten aanzien van open systemen. De belangrijkste vragen waarop het onderzoeksprogramma MMB antwoord geeft zijn: (1) Welke effecten (hydrologisch, thermisch, microbiologisch en chemisch) treden op in het bodemsysteem bij toepassing van bodemenergie?; (2) Welke technische mogelijkheden zijn er voor het duurzaam inpassen van bodem-energie in de water- en energieketen?; (3) Is het mogelijk om meerdere doelstellingen tegelijk te verwezenlijken door slimme

  13. Energy care in relation to your management system. Linking lists between the Reference Energy Care and ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and HACCP; Energiezorg in relatie tot uw zorgsysteem. Linking lists tussen de Referentie Energiezorg en ISO 14001, ISO 9001 en HACCP

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    NONE

    2001-07-01

    Several so-called care systems are in use at institutes and companies. For efficiency reasons it makes sense to integrate an energy care system to the existing care system. For the so-called Reference Energy Care, developed by the Netherlands Agency for Energy and the Environment (Novem) links to three of the most important care systems have been elaborated: environmental care according to ISO 14001, the quality care system ISO 9001:2000 and the food safety system Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP). The elaboration resulted in three tables, indicating the connections ('linking lists') between each of those care systems and the Reference Energy Care system and how energy care can be integrated into those systems. [Dutch] Bij instellingen en bedrijven zijn diverse zorgsystemen in gebruik. Het is zinvol om energiezorg - waar mogelijk - in een dergelijk bestaand systeem op te nemen. Meerdere zorgsystemen naast elkaar in stand houden is minder efficient dan de systemen integreren tot een systeem. Novem heeft daarom voor haar Referentie Energiezorg de link laten uitwerken naar drie van de meest voorkomende systemen: milieuzorg volgens ISO 14001, het kwaliteitszorgsysteem ISO 9001:2000 en het voedselveiligheidssysteem HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points). Hieruit zijn drie tabellen voortgekomen, die aangeven welke verbanden er zijn tussen elk van deze zorgsystemen en de Referentie Energiezorg en hoe u energiezorg kunt integreren in elk van deze systemen. Deze tabellen worden aangeduid als 'linking lists' en u kunt ze gebruiken als hulpmiddel bij het integreren van energiezorg in uw eigen zorgsysteem. U vindt ze in deze brochure.

  14. Energy care in relation to your management system. Linking lists between the Reference Energy Care and ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and HACCP; Energiezorg in relatie tot uw zorgsysteem. Linking lists tussen de Referentie Energiezorg en ISO 14001, ISO 9001 en HACCP

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    NONE

    2001-07-01

    Several so-called care systems are in use at institutes and companies. For efficiency reasons it makes sense to integrate an energy care system to the existing care system. For the so-called Reference Energy Care, developed by the Netherlands Agency for Energy and the Environment (Novem) links to three of the most important care systems have been elaborated: environmental care according to ISO 14001, the quality care system ISO 9001:2000 and the food safety system Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP). The elaboration resulted in three tables, indicating the connections ('linking lists') between each of those care systems and the Reference Energy Care system and how energy care can be integrated into those systems. [Dutch] Bij instellingen en bedrijven zijn diverse zorgsystemen in gebruik. Het is zinvol om energiezorg - waar mogelijk - in een dergelijk bestaand systeem op te nemen. Meerdere zorgsystemen naast elkaar in stand houden is minder efficient dan de systemen integreren tot een systeem. Novem heeft daarom voor haar Referentie Energiezorg de link laten uitwerken naar drie van de meest voorkomende systemen: milieuzorg volgens ISO 14001, het kwaliteitszorgsysteem ISO 9001:2000 en het voedselveiligheidssysteem HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points). Hieruit zijn drie tabellen voortgekomen, die aangeven welke verbanden er zijn tussen elk van deze zorgsystemen en de Referentie Energiezorg en hoe u energiezorg kunt integreren in elk van deze systemen. Deze tabellen worden aangeduid als 'linking lists' en u kunt ze gebruiken als hulpmiddel bij het integreren van energiezorg in uw eigen zorgsysteem. U vindt ze in deze brochure.

  15. Electrochemical storage systems for renewable power supply systems. Workshop; Elektrochemische Speichersysteme fuer regenerative Energieversorgungsanlagen. Workshop

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    Garche, J.; Hoehe, W. [Zentrum fuer Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Wuerttemberg (ZSW), Ulm (Germany); Stadermann, G. [eds.] [Forschungsverbund Sonnenenergie, Berlin (Germany)

    1999-07-01

    This volume contains 26 contributions on batteries and PV systems. Vol. 1 discusses the following subjects: 1. Evaluation and assessment of the performance of battery systems in existing PV systems; 2. Status and prospects of storage systems; 3. Experience, requirements and markets; 4. Storage battery operation and assessment; 5. Systems engineering and operation of PV systems. [German] Dieser Band enthaelt 26 Beitraege zum aktuellen Stand der Batterien sowie der dazugehoerigen Systeme fuer Photovoltaik-Anlagen. Der Band ist in fuenf Themenbereiche unterteilt: 1. Auswertung und Bewertung des Betriebsverhaltens von Batteriesystemen in bestehenden PV-Anlagen; 2. Stand und Zukunft von Speichersystemen; 3.Erfahrungen, Anforderungen und Maerkte; 4. Speicher-Betriebsfuehrung und -Zustandsbestimmung; und 5. Systemtechnik und Betriebsfuehrung von PV-Systemen.

  16. The sphere as a concentrator. Innovative modular technology - a practice report; Die Kugel als Konzentrator. Neuartige Modultechnik - ein Praxisreport

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    Broessel, Andre [Rawlemon Solar Architecture, Barcelona (Spain); Rawlemon Solar Architecture, Duesseldorf (Germany)

    2013-10-01

    Spherical lenses act like an optical tracker. They double the solar yields generated by solar concentrating systems. This opens up new applications for architecture. [German] Kugellinsen wirken wie optische Tracker. Sie verdoppeln die Solarertraege aus konzentrierenden Systemen. Das eroeffnet neue Anwendungen fuer die Architektur.

  17. Neural substrate and the timing of behaviour in a multiple clock system

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    van der Veen, Daniel Rutger

    2007-01-01

    In zoogdieren zijn vele processen in gedrag en fysiologie ritmisch. Deze ritmen worden veelal aangedreven door interne klok systemen. Het bekendste klok systeem is die in de suprachiasmatische kernen (SCN) in de hypothalamus. Een transcriptionele ‘feedback loop’ in de SCN zorgt voor een circadiane

  18. From the Grid to the Smart Grid, Topologically

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    Pagani, Giuliano Andrea

    2014-01-01

    De energiesystemen van de toekomst zullen zeer verschillend zijn in vergelijking met de systemen van vandaag. Decentrale producties van energie door zonnepanelen, kleine windmolens of elektrische auto’s kunnen een nieuw paradigma van productie en verbruik creëren, waar elke gebruiker een producent

  19. Stressgevoeligheid als onderliggend mechanisme voor angstproblemen? Bevindingen uit de TRAILS-studie. [Stress reactivity as an underlying mechanism of anxiety? Findings from the TRAILS study

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    Greaves-Lord, K.; Verhulst, F.C.; Oldehinkel, A.J.; Ormel, J.; Huizink, A.C.

    2009-01-01

    Het recente Nederlandse trails-onderzoek richtte zich onder meer op de relatie tussen angst en de reactiviteit van twee belangrijke stresssystemen: het autonome zenuwstelsel en de hypofyse-bijnieras. Beide systemen bleken, wanneer men ze geïsoleerd onderzoekt, een bescheiden rol te spelen in het

  20. Theoretical investigation of elementary reaction of complexing LiH+BeH/sub 2/. -->. LiBeH/sub 3/

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    Charkin, O P; Boldyrev, A I; Sukhanov, L P [AN SSSR, Chernogolovka. Inst. Novykh Khimicheskikh Problem

    1979-01-01

    In the framework of non-empirical Hartree-Fock-Roothaan method on the basis of gauss functions of Roos and Siegbahn made are calculations of different sections of potential surface elementary reaction of complexing LiH+BeH/sub 2/ ..-->.. LiBeH/sub 3/. Charts of potential surface are presented. Questions of the elementary mechanism of elementary processes of complexing and effect of mutual orientation of the reagents upon the reaction mechanism are considered. Stability of LiBeH/sub 3/ molecule to different dissociation channels and different aspects of structural non-rigidity of the L(MXsub(k+1)) complexes at super barrier excitation are discussed.

  1. Theoretical investigation of elementary reaction of complexing LiH+BeH2 → LiBeH3

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    Charkin, O.P.; Boldyrev, A.I.; Sukhanov, L.P.

    1979-01-01

    In the framework of non-empiric Hartree-Fock-Roothaan method on the basis of gauss functions of Roos and Siegbahn made are calculations of different sections of potential surface elementary reaction of complexing LiH+BeH 2 → LiBeH 3 . Charts of potential surface are presented. Questions of the elementary mechanism of elementary processes of complexing and effect of mutual orientation of the reagents upon the reaction mechanism are considered. Stability of LiBeH 3 molecule to different dissociation channels and different aspects of structural non-rigidity of the L[MXsub(k+1)] complexes at super barrier excitation are discussed

  2. Objectgeorienteerde domeinanalyse : Een systematische aanpak voor het ontwerp van UML-klassendiagrammen

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    F.A.I. Peeters; drs. ir. J.F. Vonken

    2001-01-01

    Dit boek is bedoeld voor analisten van objectgeoriënteerde systemen en degenen die hiervoor in opleiding zijn. Maar het boek kan ook interessant zijn voor wie zich bezig houdt met informatiemodellering in het algemeen. Dit boek beschrijft de EXPO-methode (expression based object modeling) waarmee op

  3. Kosten SAP-beheer met vier knoppen te besturen

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    Heemstra, F.J.; Jonker, A.; Kusters, R.J.

    2007-01-01

    Over de beheerkosten van ERP-systemen is weinig bekend. Er is sprake van een Babylonische spraakverwarring, zeggen de auteurs van dit artikel. Vijf ondernemingen hebben de hoofden bij elkaar gestoken en zijn op onderzoek uitgegaan. Het onderzoek leert dat slechts vier factoren bepalend zijn voor de

  4. Controlling organised crime : Organisational changes in the law enforcement and prosecution services of the EU member states: final report on the research project 98/FAL/145 funded by the EU 'Falcone programme and the Dutch Ministry of Justice (WODC)

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    Boer, Monica den; Doelle, Patrick

    2000-01-01

    Doel van dit onderzoek is na te gaan of de strafrechtelijke systemen van de EU-lidstaten naar elkaar toegroeien, onder invloed van samenwerking in de bestrijding van criminaliteit. Voor elk van de lidstaten zijn ontwikkelingen geanalyseerd en beschreven. Er is geen sprake van een algehele integratie

  5. Measures for sustainable energy in the livestock farming industry; Maatregelen duurzame energie veehouderijsector

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    Schellekens, J. [DLV Bouw Milieu en Techniek, Uden (Netherlands)

    2010-07-15

    The sectors of pig farming, poultry farming and veal farming have been examined for sustainable energy deployment options in agricultural businesses. These are systems are ready for practice and to be used by individual businesses. Background information is provided on energy saving, deployment of photovoltaic energy, solar collectors, biomass incineration, heat pumps, air conditioning with ground water, and practical experiences in the deployment of sustainable energy systems. Moreover, an overview is given of subsidies and fiscal opportunities for sustainable energy deployment by agricultural businesses [Dutch] Voor de sectoren varkenshouderij, pluimveehouderij en vleeskalverhouderij is onderzocht wat de toepassingsmogelijkheden zijn van duurzame energie (DE) op agrarische bedrijven. Het betreft systemen welke praktijkrijp zijn en te gebruiken op individuele bedrijven. Er wordt achtergrondinformatie gegeven over energiebesparing, toepassen van photovoltaische energie, zonnecollectoren, verbranden van biomassa, warmtepompen, luchtconditionering met grondwater, praktijkervaringen in de toepassing van duurzame energiesystemen. Ook wordt een overzicht geven van subsidies en fiscale mogelijkheden voor toepassen van DE-systemen op agrarische bedrijven.

  6. A270 Demo Schokgolfdemping

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    Netten, B.D.; Broek, T.H.A. van den; Blom, G.

    2010-01-01

    In februari 2010 zijn een aantal grootschalige experimenten uitgevoerd op de A270 tussen Helmond en Eindhoven. Het doel van deze experimenten is om de potentie van coöperatieve systemen te demonstreren voor het dempen van schokgolven en daarmee de mobiliteit op de Nederlandse snelwegen te kunnen

  7. Toeval

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    Haakma, S.; Lemmens, E.; Meester, R.; Nijhuis, T.; Dieks, D.G.B.J.

    2003-01-01

    De sterrenkundige Fred Hoyle vergeleek de verklaring van de evolutie van leven op aarde op grond van toeval met een orkaan die over een autokerkhof raast en een auto geheel in elkaar zet. Het lijkt vergezocht, dat complexe systemen (in dit geval biologische) ontstaan zouden zijn door louter

  8. Transobturatorielle Schlingensysteme (Monarc(R, Serasis TO(R: Ein erster Erfahrungsbericht von 150 Fällen

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    Fischer A

    2005-01-01

    Full Text Available Fragestellung: Überkorrektur mit ihren Begleiterscheinungen Obstruktion und Drangsymptomatik, retropubisches Hämatom und Blasenperforation sind die Hauptkomplikationen der mitturethralen spannungsfreien Bänder und kommen selbst nach fast 2000 Anwendungen immer wieder einmal vor. Zum Teil ist dies abhängig von Voroperationen, der Indikationsstellung, zum Teil auch von der Bandspannung, möglicherweise aber auch vom Weg des Bandes um die Urethra. Die Anwendung eines transobturatoriellen Systems soll nun zeigen, wo die Unterschiede bei dieser unterschiedlichen Technik und Bandverlauf liegen. Methode: 100 transobturatorielle Schlingen vom Typ Monarc(R (AMS, Berlin und 50 transobturatorielle Schlingen Serasis TO(R (Serag-Wiessner, Naila wurden in der Zeit von Anfang Februar bis Mitte Mai 2003 in unserer Klinik eingelegt. Perinealsonographie und Urodynamik inkl. Pad-Test sowie eine körperliche Untersuchung und ein Patientinnenfragebogen zur QoL wurden bei allen Frauen präoperativ und in der Folge nach 6 Wochen, 3 und 6 Monaten postoperativ durchgeführt. Ein Valsalva Leak Point Pressure wurde prä- und postoperativ nach 6 Monaten ermittelt. Der Eingriff erfolgt in Kurznarkose. Ergebnisse: Bei beiden Systemen zeigte sich eine durchschnittliche OP-Zeit von 8–10 Minuten und eine fehlende Hämatombildung sowie eine Blasenläsion bei der Monarc-Anwendung. Sonst trat bei beiden Systemen keine intraoperative Komplikation bei einem durchschnittlichen Blutverlust von ca. 20 ml auf. Perioperativ zeigte sich bei 12 % der mit Monarc behandelten Patienten eine Bakteriurie in den ersten 48 Stunden postoperativ, bei den Serasis-Patientinnen in 4 % der Fälle. Drei Monarc-Bänder und ein Serasis-Band mußten im Zusammenhang mit Drang durchtrennt werden. Fehlende postoperative Wundschmerzen und bis dato praktisch keine Zeichen einer Überkorrektur oder pathologischen Restharnbildung lassen den Unterschied zu den etablierten Inkontinenzoperationen deutlich

  9. Value Co-creation in the Cloud : Understanding Software-as-a-Service-Driven Convergence of the Enterprise Systems and Financial Services Industries

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    Teracino, Elizabeth Anne

    2017-01-01

    Enterprise systemen worden meer en meer gehost in de cloud en aangeboden als een dienst, volgens het zogenaamde software-als-een-dienst (Software-as-a-Service, of afgekort, SaaS) business model. Ook financiële dienstverleners zijn SaaS aan het invoeren en passen hierdoor de wijze waarop zij hun

  10. Consumer-oriented Sustainable Energy Concepts; Consumentgerichte Duurzame Energieconcepten

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    Kuiper, H.J. [Universiteit Twente UT, Enschede (Netherlands)

    2009-10-15

    A study on the willingness of potential buyers of newly built houses to invest in energy efficient systems in order to realize a sustainable dwelling [Dutch] Een onder zoek naar de bereidheid van potentiele kopers van nieuwbouw woningen tot het investeren in energetische systemen om te komen tot een duurzame woning.

  11. Waarschuwingssystemen Phytophthora in aardappelen : vergelijking van vier systemen met een praktijk-spuitschema

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    Spits, H.G.; Wander, J.G.N.

    2000-01-01

    Gegevens in bijgaande tabellen: 1) Overzicht algemene proefveldgegevens per locatie (2000); 2) Aantal bespuitingen (preventief/ curatief) per locatie in 1999; 3) Datum eerste bespuiting van de vier waarschuwingssystemen per locatie in 2000; 4) Aantal bespuitingen (Shirlan, Curzate M en Tattoo C) kg

  12. Bimetallic complexes of bis(eta-cyclopentadienyl)tungsten dihydride

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    Aripovskij, A.V.; Bulychev, B.M.; Krivdin, L.B.; Polyakova, V.B.

    1981-01-01

    By means of Cp 2 WH 2 interaction with anhydrous halogenides of metals the complexes of the following types are prepared: Cp 2 WH 2 xAlX 3 (X=Cl, Br, I), Cpsub(2)WHsub(2)xMXsub(n) (M=Zn, Cu, Fe, Co), [(Cp 2 WH 2 ) 2 Cu]Cl 2 , Cp 2 WH 2 xMX 2 xL(M=Zn, Fe; L=THF, DMF). The data of IR and NMR spectroscopy permit to make a conclusion on the coordination of hydride atoms of hydrogen by the atom of transition metal; at the same time, the Cp 2 WH 2 xAlX 3 complexes are simple adducts of the base and Lewis acid [ru

  13. Yttria hydroxy-salt binders

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    Holcombe, C.E. Jr.

    1978-01-01

    Binder phase (primarily chloride or nitrate) formation was examined in YX 3 --NaOH--H 2 O, Y 2 O 3 --acid--H 2 O, and Y 2 O 3 --salt--H 2 O systems. The cementitious phase consisted mostly of plate- (or needle-) shaped hydroxy salts of the general formula Y 2 (OH)/sub 6-m/X/sub m/ nH 2 O, where m and n normally equal one. These binders were examined by x-ray diffraction and thermal analysis techniques. Nitrate binders decompose to Y 2 O 3 by 600 0 C, whereas chloride binders form oxychlorides that sublime or convert to Y 2 O 3 after oxygen replacement of chlorine (in air) at > 1000 0 C. Although nitric and hydrochloric acid solutions form porous ( 2 O 3 powder, salt solutions (i.e., NH 4 NO 3 , Mg(NO 3 ) 2 , NH 4 Cl, and YCl 3 approx. = 6H 2 O) slow the reaction considerably (48 h to 4 weeks), allowing 70- to 80%-dense cements to form. The effects of formation conditions on physical properties of binders were studied. Examination of scandium and lanthanide oxides showed that several behave in the same way as yttria

  14. Experiences with a technically oriented plant management system; Erfahrungen mit einem technisch orientierten Betriebs-Management-System

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    Haffmann, E. [GiS Gesellschaft fuer integrierte Systemplanung mbH, Erlangen (Germany)

    2000-07-01

    This contribution first deals with the duality of mercantile and technical plant management systems. The following aspects are considered: reasons for and history of this duality; different approaches taken by mercantile and technical plant management systems; differences in the standardisability of mercantile and technical tasks. Dissolution of the duality through coordinated interplay. The author then goes on to explain the most important components of technically oriented maintenance management. These include the collection of technical plant data (with maintenance-relevant data and relations); the establishment of recurring tasks, the commissioning method (involving occupational safety, packaging and evaluation), compilation of manuals, reporting and accompanying plant documentation. The following tools are useful for DP-assisted maintenance: depiction of organisational and operational structures (authorisation system + IBFS application); workflow systems; modelling (data and object models); navigators; form and dialogue generators; integration of external software (project planning, CAD and Office); interface to mercantile systems. Some highlights of the C/S-IBFS were demonstrated in practice at the symposium. [German] Das Referat behandelt zunaechst die Dualitaet von kaufmaennischen und technischen Betriebs-Management-Systemen anhand folgender Aspekte: - Gruende und Historie dieser Dualitaet, - unterschiedliche Loesungsansaetze von kaufmaennischen und technischen Betriebs-Management-Systemen, - unterschiedliche Standardisierbarkeit von kaufmaennischen und technischen Aufgabenstellungen, - Aufloesung der Dualitaet durch koordniertes Zusammenwirken. Sodann werden wichtige Bausteine eines technisch orientierten Instandhaltungs-Managements erlaeutert. Dazu gehoeren die technische Anlagenerfassung (mit instandhaltungsrelevanten Daten und Relationen), die Einrichtung wiederkehrender Aufgaben, das Arbeitsauftragsverfahren (mit Arbeitssicherheit, Paketierung und

  15. Medicinsk Optimering

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    Birkholm, Klavs

    2010-01-01

    En undersøgelse af anvendelsen af medicin til optimering af koncentration, hukommelse og følelsestonus. Efterfulgt af etiske overvejelser og anbefalinger til det politiske system......En undersøgelse af anvendelsen af medicin til optimering af koncentration, hukommelse og følelsestonus. Efterfulgt af etiske overvejelser og anbefalinger til det politiske system...

  16. The Mollier diagram in theory and practice. Part 2. Evaporative indirect static dew point cooling and the Mollier diagram; Het Mollierdiagram in theorie en praktijk. Deel 2. Verdampingskoeling verklaard vanuit het Mollierdiagram

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    Uges, P.G.H. (ed.) [StatiqCooling, Deventer (Netherlands)

    2007-02-15

    The use of direct and indirect adiabatic cooling, and recently in particular indirect diabatic cooling (dew point cooling) require knowledge of the Mollier diagram. [Dutch] Het gebruik van direct en indirect werkende adiabatische koeling en recentlijk vooral de indirect werkende systemen zoals diabatische koeling (dauwpuntkoeling, al of niet uitgevoerd als statische koeling) vragen om kennis van het Mollierdiagram.

  17. The Mollier diagram in theory and practice. Part 3. Examples on Calculation of Dew Point Cooling; Het Mollierdiagram in theorie en praktijk. Deel 3. Rekenvoorbeelden Dauwpuntkoeling

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    Kouwenhoven, H.J.L. [Frigidarium, Driebergen-Rijsenburg (Netherlands); Huizinga, H.T. [Heat Transfer Holland HTH, Zuidwolde (Netherlands); Bootsveld, N.R. [YNO, Delft (Netherlands); Janssen, M. [Re-gent, Helmond (Netherlands); Uges, P.G.H. [StatiqCooling, Deventer (Netherlands)

    2007-04-15

    The use of direct and indirect adiabatic cooling, and recently in particular indirect diabatic cooling (dew point cooling) require knowledge of the Mollier diagram. [Dutch] Het gebruik van direct en indirect werkende adiabatische koeling en recentlijk vooral de indirect werkende systemen zoals diabatische koeling (dauwpuntkoeling, al of niet uitgevoerd als statische koeling) vragen om kennis van het Mollierdiagram.

  18. Wege zur Entdeckung von Communities in Folksonomies

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    Jäschke, Robert; Hotho, Andreas; Schmitz, Christoph; Stumme, Gerd

    2006-01-01

    Ein wichtiger Baustein des neu entdeckten World Wide Web - des "Web 2.0" - stellen Folksonomies dar. In diesen Systemen können Benutzer gemeinsam Ressourcen verwalten und mit Schlagwörtern versehen. Die dadurch entstehenden begrifflichen Strukturen stellen ein interessantes Forschungsfeld dar. Dieser Artikel untersucht Ansätze und Wege zur Entdeckung und Strukturierung von Nutzergruppen ("Communities") in Folksonomies.

  19. Maturity index on reliability: covering non-technical aspects of IEC61508 reliability certification

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    Brombacher, A.C.

    1999-01-01

    One of the more recent developments in the field of reliability and safety is the realisation that these aspects are not only a function of the product itself, but also of the organisation realising this product. A second development is a trend from an often predominantly qualitative analysis towards a quantitative analysis. In contrast to the (older) DIN 0801, the (more recent) IEC61508 requires, on product level, also a quantitative analysis and, on organisational level, an assessment of the lifecycle of a product by analysing the (maturity of the) relevant business processes (DIN V VDE 0801. Grundsaetze fuer Rechner in Systemen mit Sicherheitsaufgaben, 1990; DIN V 0801. Grundlegende Sicherheitsbetrachtungen fuer MSR-Schutzeinrichtungen, 1994; DIN V VDE 0801 A1. Grundsaetze fuer Rechner in Systemen mit Sicherheitsaufgaben, Aenderung A1, 1994; IEC 61508 Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems, draft 4.0, 1997). The IEC standard 61508 covers: (i) technical aspects, both on a quantitative and a qualitative level; (ii) organisational aspects, both on aspects of maturity of business processes (quantitative) and on aspects of the definition and application of procedures (qualitative). This paper shows the necessity for an analysis on all aspects in a safety certification process, and presents an overview of the available tools and techniques for the various quadrants. As methods and tools for especially quadrant C are currently unavailable, this paper will propose a method to assess and improve the maturity of an organisation on reliability management: the maturity index on reliability (MIR)

  20. Climatic change and tourism. Survey of potential consequences for tourism in the Netherlands; Klimaatverandering en toerisme. Inventarisatie potentiele gevolgen voor Nederlands toerisme

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    Amelung, B. [International Centre for Integrative Studies, Maastricht University, Maastricht (Netherlands)

    2002-03-01

    A description is given of a project in which an integrated analysis will be given of the possible consequences of climatic change for natural systems, economical sectors, land use, health and recreation in the Netherlands. [Dutch] Dit project beoogt een geintegreerde analyse te geven van de mogelijke consequenties van klimaatverandering voor natuurlijke systemen, economische sectoren, landgebruik, gezondheid en recreatie in Nederland.

  1. Estimation of the total population moving into and out of the 20 km evacuation zone during the Fukushima NPP accident as calculated using 'Auto-GPS' mobile phone data

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    Hayano, Ryugo S.; Adachi, Ryutaro

    2013-01-01

    The first objective data showing the geographical locations of people in Fukushima after the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant accident, obtained by an analysis of GPS (Global Positioning System)-enabled mobile phone logs, are presented. The method of estimation is explained, and the flow of people into and out of the 20 km evacuation zone during the accident is visualized. (author)

  2. Von eingebetteten Systemen zu Cyber-Physical Systems

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    Wedde, Rorst F.; Lehnhoff, Sebastian; Rehtanz, Christian; Krause, Olav

    Das Hauptanliegen des Papiers ist, ein Paradigma für Probleme mit neuartigen Integrationsanforderungen für Forschung und Entwicklung in verteilten eingebetteten Echtzeitsystemen zu motivieren und vorzustellen, nämlich den Begriff Cyber-Physical Systems. Bei einer in letzter Zeit stark zunehmenden Anzahl von Realzeitanwendungen können ohne die Berücksichtigung solcher Forderungen keine praktisch brauchbaren Lösungen erwartet werden. Einige Anwendungsfelder werden angesprochen. Im Einzelnen werden dann für Elektroautos, die mit erneuerbaren Energien betrieben werden sollen, einerseits die Management-, verteilte Verhandlungs- und Verteilungsprobleme der benötigten Energie in einem bottom-up Ansatz gelöst. Andererseits wird als Teil unserer Projektarbeit die Bereitstellung von Reserveenergie für den allgemeinen Bedarf durch Autobatterien vorgestellt. Es zeigt sich, dass dies effizienter und wesentlich kurzfristiger in unserem verteilten Vorgehen geschehen kann als in traditionellen Verfahren.

  3. More with thermal energy storage. Report 6. High temperature storage. Overview of knowledge and results of measurements with regard to high temperature storage systems. Final report; Meer met bodemenergie. Rapport 6. Hogetemperatuuropslag. Kennisoverzicht en praktijkmetingen rondom hogetemperatuuropslagsystemen. Eindrapport

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    Drijver, B. [IF Technology, Arnhem (Netherlands)

    2012-03-30

    The project More With Thermal Energy Storage (MMB, abbreviated in Dutch) focuses on knowledge gaps and potential opportunities regarding open systems. The main questions to be answered are: (1) What effects (hydrological, thermal, microbiological and chemical) occur in the soil system by application of thermal energy storage; (2) Which technical options are available for a sustainable integration of thermal energy storage in the water and energy chain?; (3) Is it possible to achieve multiple objectives by using smart combinations? The project is organized in different work packages. In work package 2, the effects of individual and collective thermal energy storage storage systems on subsoils and the environment are determined. In work package 3 the opportunities for thermal energy storage and soil remediation are examined, while in work package 4 the focus is on new sustainable combinations of heat and cold storage. Work package 1 is the umbrella part where communication and policy of and participation in MMB are the main subjects. This report includes the results of research in the field of high temperature heat storage. Residual heat, which comes available in the summer can be used for heating purposes in the winter. To realize that heat can be stored temporarily. It appears that the subsurface can be used, which has resulted in a strong growth of heat and cold storage systems [Dutch] Het project Meer Met Bodemenergie (MMB) richt zich op het invullen van kennisleemtes en mogelijke kansen ten aanzien van open systemen. De belangrijkste vragen waarop het onderzoeksprogramma MMB antwoord geeft zijn: (1) Welke effecten (hydrologisch, thermisch, microbiologisch en chemisch) treden op in het bodemsysteem bij toepassing van bodemenergie?; (2) Welke technische mogelijkheden zijn er voor het duurzaam inpassen van bodem-energie in de water- en energieketen?; (3) Is het mogelijk om meerdere doelstellingen tegelijk te verwezenlijken door slimme combinaties te maken? Het

  4. Ontologie-basierte Definition von Anforderungen an Validierungswerkzeuge in der Fahrzeugtechnik

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    El-Haji, Mohanad

    2016-01-01

    Die Aktivitäten Validierung und Verifizierung nehmen eine zentrale Rolle in der Produktentwicklung ein. Im Zuge von Validierungs- und Verifizierungsaktivitäten werden Versuche durchgeführt, um eine Prognose hinsichtlich des zukünftigen Verhaltens von Systemen zu erstellen. Die in dieser Arbeit entwickelte Methode leistet einen Beitrag zur Steigerung der Effizienz und Effektivität der Validierung und Verifizierung bei innovativen Fahrzeugentwicklungen.

  5. Tutoring Mentoring Peer Consulting

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    Szczyrba, Birgit; Wildt, Johannes

    2006-01-01

    Consulting, Coaching und Supervision, Tutoring, Mentoring und kollegiale Beratung: Beratungsangebote verschiedenster Art werden wie selbstverständlich in den Berufen nachgefragt, die mit Beziehung und Interaktion, mit komplexen sozialen Organisationen und Systemen, mit hoher Verantwortlichkeit, aber unsicheren Handlungsbedingungen zu tun haben. Mittlerweile beginnt diese Nachfrage auch in den Hochschulen zu steigen. Eine solche Steigerung wird ausgelöst durch den Wandel in den Lehr-Lernkultur...

  6. Cantilever systems for the next generation of biomechanical sensors

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    Lazzarino, Marco

    2012-01-01

    Ieder interactief systeem gebruikt apparaten om informatie over de omgeving te verkrijgen. Ook de mens gebruikt apparaten om zijn omgeving te onderzoeken; tast- en gehoor-apparatuur voor mechanische impulsen, zicht- voor elektromagnetische en smaak- en reuk- voor chemische eigenschappen. Het gaat om thermometers, microfoons, ccd camera’s, enzovoort: allemaal sensoren die onze waarnemingsmogelijkheden vergroten, prestaties verbeteren en soms zelfs de mens vervangen in autonome systemen. In de ...

  7. Synthesis and applications of multifunctional hybrid materials based on microgel particles

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    Jia, He

    2016-01-01

    Die Kombination aus anorganischen Nanopartikeln und Mikrogelen in einem hybriden System erlaubt die Herstellung von Materialien mit vielseitigen neuen Eigenschaften. Im Idealfall weisen solche hybriden Materialien neben den Eigenschaften von beiden indivduellen Systemen zusätzlich synergetische Effekte auf, welche aus den Interaktionen zwischen dem anorganischen Nanopartikel und dem Mikrogel resultieren. Im ersten Teil dieser Arbeit wird eine neuartige und eingängige Methode zur Herstellung ...

  8. Erfolgreiche Koordination durch Kultur? : Herrschaftsmythen der Frühen Neuzeit und die Organizational-Culture-These

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    Ewert, Ulf Christian

    1998-01-01

    Herrschaftsmythen können als spezifische Gestaltungselemente einer Organisationskultur interpretiert werden. Sie waren in den frühneuzeitlichen Systemen Mittel des politischen Zusammenwirkens, gerichtet auf Integration und Definition der jeweiligen Organisation. Gegenstand der Untersuchung sind neun frühneuzeitliche Mythen, darunter der Roi Soleil, Neues Israel und Wilhelm Tell. Hinterfragt wurden wahrgenommene Ähnlichkeiten zwischen den neun Mythen, deren integrative und revolutionäre Muster...

  9. Active safety of industrial vehicles - status report 2003; Stand der aktiven Sicherheit von Nutzfahrzeugen - Statusreport 2003

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    Glasner, E.C. von [DaimlerChrysler AG, Stuttgart (Germany)

    2003-07-01

    Systematic improvement of the safety of industrial vehicles will require the enhanced use of intelligent mechatronic systems, especially those that ensure higher directional stability. Further, improved tyres are required for making full use of these systems. Research on tyre improvements should focus on directional stability without neglecting classic parameters like wear, grip, and comfort. Last but not least, all systems should be available at reasonable cost. [German] Der systematische Weg, um die aktive Sicherheit von Nutzfahrzeugen weiter zu verbessern, wird mehr und mehr den Einsatz von intelligenten mechatronischen Systemen erfordern, besonders bei Systemen fuer die Verbesserung von Fahrstabilitaet von Einzelfahrzeugen und Lastzuegen. Hier spielt in kritischen fahrdynamischen Situationen aber auch die Leistungsfaehigkeit des Reifens eine grosse Rolle. Die Vorteile solcher Sicherheitssysteme koennen deshalb nur genutzt werden, wenn die Leistungsfaehigkeit der Reifen weiter gesteigert werden kann, d.h. die Betonung bei der Reifenentwicklung fuer Nutzfahrzeuge muss auf der Erhoehung der uebertragbaren Seiten- und Laengskraefte unter Beibehaltung des heutigen Schraegwinkel - und Schlupfniveaus liegen. Selbstverstaendlich darf eine solche Weiterentwicklung nicht die ueblichen Reifenparameter, wie z.B. Verschleiss, Rollwiderstand und Komfort negativ beeinflussen. Ein abschliessender Aspekt in diesem Prozess, den man nicht ignorieren kann, ist der Einsatz aller sicherheitsbezogenen Systeme zu einem vernuenftigen und akzeptablen Preis, wobei gleichzeitig die ganzheitliche Oekonomie des Nutzfahrzeugs positiv beeinflusst werden sollte. (orig.)

  10. Hacking of water and electric utilities; Waterzuiveringen zijn gemakkelijk te hacken

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    Van de Kelft, D. [Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg, Roermond (Netherlands)

    2004-03-01

    Attention is paid to the fact that control systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems or SCADA) of electric power plants and water purification installations are easy targets for hackers and computer viruses. [Dutch] De besturingssystemen van energiecentrales en waterzuiveringsinstallaties worden steeds vaker gekoppeld aan internet of andere netwerken in het bedrijf. Dat maakt de systemen een gemakkelijk doelwit voor hackers en virussen. Er wordt gepleit voor een integrale aanpak van de beveiliging.

  11. Ein praxisorientierter empirischer Ansatz zur Bestimmung des Ausfallverhaltens konventioneller Bremssysteme in Personenkraftwagen

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    Althaus, Dirk

    2009-01-01

    Der Funktionsumfang im Kraftfahrzeug nimmt bekanntlich stetig zu. Neben vollständig neu entwickelten Systemen werden aber auch bestehende durch zusätzliche Funktionen erweitert. Besonders für Sicherheitssysteme kann dies weitreichende Folgen haben, da solche Mehrbelastungen nicht nur zur Minderung der Zuverlässigkeit beitragen können, sondern evtl. auch die Sicherheit herabsetzen. Durch die steigende Vernetzung der Systeme und Komponenten untereinander ist es darüber hinaus nicht mehr aus...

  12. Analysis of photovoltaic systems. Leadership/cooperation in Task II of the IEA Implementing Agreements Photovoltaic Power Systems, database operation; Analyse des Betriebsverhaltens von Photovoltaiksystemen. Leitung/Mitarbeit im Task II des IEA Implementing Agreements Photovoltaic Power Systems, Betrieb der Datenbank. Schlussbericht

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    Schreitmueller, K.; Niemann, M.; Decker, B.; Jahn, U.; Meyer, H.

    2000-02-01

    the analysis of PV systems of the different types addressed in the database are presented and discussed. (orig.) [German] Im Rahmen des Vorhabens wurde an den laufenden Arbeiten im Task II des 'Photovoltaic Power System Programme' (PVPS) der Internationalen Energieagentur (IEA) wesentlich mitgewirkt. Es ist eine zentrale Aufgabe des Task II, das Wissen ueber die Auslegung und das Betriebsverhalten von Photovoltaik(PV)-Systemen zu verbreiten und durch Ansprache geeigneter Zielgruppen die Markteinfuehrung der PV-Technologie voranzutreiben. Dabei stuetzt sich das Vorhaben auf die Erstellung und Aktualisierung einer dezentralen Datenbank, in der sowohl detaillierte Anlagedaten von realisierten PV-Anlagen als auch monatsaufgeloeste Betriebsergebnisse der vermessenen PV-Systeme gesammelt und aufbereitet werden. Ziel der Arbeiten ist es, Informationen ueber Energieertraege, Zuverlaessigkeit und Kosten von verschiedenen PV-Systemen aus der ganzen Welt bereitzustellen und Richtlinien fuer optimale PV-Anlagen in Bezug auf ihr Betriebsverhalten und ihre Auslegung zu entwickeln. Die dezentrale Datenbank auf PC-Basis wurde im ISFH erstellt und konfiguriert. Das Datenbankprogramm besteht aus dem Programm 'PVbase' und dem Programm 'PVreport'. Umfangreiche Softwarewerkzeuge erlauben die Selektion von PV-Anlagen, die graphische und statistische Aufarbeitung der relevanten Daten von PV-Anlagen und den Export von berechneten Jahresmittelwerten. Die Datenbank enthaelt derzeit mehr als 260 PV-Anlagen mit monatlichen Datensaetzen von ueber 600 Betriebsjahren. Neben den allgemeinen Informationen sind Angaben ueber die Art der PV-Anlage (Netzverbund, Insel- oder Hybridanlage), ihre Montageart, ihre verwendeten Komponenten und oekonomische Daten enthalten. Die Datenbank umfasst einen grossen Anteil weltweit realisierter PV-Anlagen mit installierter Messdatenerfassung. Der Nutzen der kontinuierlich verbesserten Datenbank liegt in der Verbreitung von Informationen

  13. Exergames for health and fitness: the roles of GPS and geosocial apps

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    Boulos, Maged N Kamel; Yang, Stephen P

    2013-01-01

    Large numbers of children and adolescents in Canada, UK and USA are not getting their recommended daily dose of moderate to vigorous physical activity, and are thus more prone to obesity and its ill health effects. Exergames (video games that require physical activity to play) are rapidly gaining user acceptance, and may have the potential to increase physical activity levels among young people. Mobile exergames for GPS (global positioning system)-enabled smartphones and mini-tablets take pla...

  14. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) [in the energy sector]; ICT [in de energiesector

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    De Boer, A.; Voermans, F. (eds.)

    2002-05-01

    In two articles attention is paid to the role of ICT in the energy sector in the Netherlands in the process of liberalization of the energy market. [Dutch] In 2 artikelen wordt aandacht besteed aan de rol van ICT in de energiesector in Nederland: (1) Ontwikkelingen in ICT: De energiebranche en de ICT-branche zijn tot elkaar veroordeeld. De energiebranche kan niet zonder moderne ICT en de ICT kan niet zonder energie. In de markt is duidelijk vast te stellen dat energiebedrijven er hard aan werken om zo slim mogelijk te werken met ICT, terwijl ICT-bedrijven meer aandacht krijgen voor het verbeteren van hun energie-efficiency. Belangrijke ontwikkelingen op dit gebied hebben te maken met meten, switchen en energie besparen. Voor de netbeheerders is het nog een zware dobber om de automatiseringsprocessen voor alle klanten uit tranche drie op tijd ingericht te hebben; en (2) Liberalisering megaklus voor ICT-ers: Fusies en de liberalisering vereisen grootscheepse aanpassingen van de ICT-systemen bij energiebedrijven. De meeste bedrijven waren niet op tijd gereed voor de liberalisering van het middensegment per 1 januari. Vooral het factureren liep mis. Wanneer volgend jaar de kleinverbruikersmarkt open gaat, moeten de ICT-systemen op orde zijn en daar wordt nu met man en macht aan gewerkt. Voor ICT-bedrijven is de energiesector booming business geworden, bleek tijdens het symposium Energy en ICT in het Scheveningse Kurhaus.

  15. Development of commercial cooling systems in combination with heat recovery for supermarkets. Part 2; Ontwikkeling van commerciele koelsystemen met warmteterugwinning voor supermarkten. Deel 2

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    Hafner, A.; Neksa, P. [SINTEF Energy Research, Trondheim (Norway); Poppi, S.; Eikevik, T.M. [Norwegian University of Science and Technology NTNU, Trondheim (Norway); Minetto, S. [Instituut voor Bouw Technologie, Padova (Italy)

    2012-11-15

    Leakage of refrigerants from the installed cooling installations and air-conditioning systems in supermarkets results in a relatively high direct emission of greenhouse gas. The average annual leakage in Europe is about 15 to 20 per cent of the total refrigerant content of this sector. Worldwide, this is about 30 per cent and R-22 (a HCFC) is used the most. In part attention was paid to the calculation method to identify the possible annual energy saving for different supermarket systems. In this part 2 the results of simulations are presented and discussed [Dutch] Lekkage van koudemiddel uit de geïnstalleerde koelinstallaties en airconditioningsystemen in supermarkten resulteert in een relatief grote directe emissie aan broeikasgas. De gemiddelde jaarlijkse lekkage in Europa omvat circa 15 tot 20 procent van de totale koudemiddelinhoud in deze sector. Wereldwijd is dat ongeveer 30 procent en wordt R-22 (een HCFK) het meest gebruikt. Systemen met uitsluitend R744 als koudemiddel werden ontwikkeld en toegepast in meer dan 300 supermarkten in Europa, vooral in Noord- en Midden-Europa. De systemen kunnen echter nog flink verbeterd worden als het gaat om energie-efficientie, warmteterugwinning en kostenefficientie. Deel 1 beschrijft de berekeningsmethode om de mogelijke jaarlijkse energiebesparing te identificeren voor verschillende supermarktsystemen. In dit deel 2 zal worden ingegaan op resultaten van simulaties.

  16. Solar heat and heat pump. What benefits?; Solarthermie und Waermepumpe. Was bringt's?

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    Droescher, Angela; Heinz, Andreas [Technische Univ. Graz (Austria). Inst. fuer Waermetechnik; Gerardts, Bernhard [Solid GmbH, Graz (Austria)

    2013-11-08

    If solar heating and heat pumps work together, then usually in a single-family house. The fact that there is another way, shows a large solar heating system in Graz. Investigations show what potential there is in this type of system and where special attention is needed. [German] Wenn Solarwaerme und Waermepumpen zusammenarbeiten, dann meist im Einfamilienhaus. Dass es auch anders geht, zeigt eine Grossanlage bei Graz. Untersuchungen zeigen, welche Potenziale es bei Systemen dieser Art gibt und worauf besonders zu achten ist.

  17. Autonomy and heteronomy. Integration and sustainability of essential flows in the built environment; Autonomie en heteronomie. Integratie en verduurzaming van essentiele stromen in de gebouwde omgeving

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    Van Timmeren, A.

    2006-06-23

    specifieke kenmerken van de traditionele paradigmas, lijkt bij een grote groep van de relevante actoren nog te ontbreken. Dit onderzoek benadrukt het belang voor volhoudbaarheid van een wederkerige relatie tussen centrale en decentrale systemen, en de integratie (interconnectie) van oplossingen voor de energie, afval en afvalwatervoorziening. Gesteld kan worden dat differentiatie en flexibiliteit op het gebied van ruimtelijke ordening voorwaardelijk zijn om te kunnen inspelen op de onzekerheden op de lange termijn. Voorkomen moet worden dat het proces van verstedelijking en de uitleg van infrastructurele netwerken, gebaseerd op het op afstand transporteren en oplossen van de essenti stromen, zich los van elkaar ontwikkelen. Een nauwkeurige, integrale (Eu)regionale planning gebaseerd op een combinatie van conventionele (centrale) systemen en toegevoegde decentrale systemen vermindert de risicos van mogelijke impasse als gevolg van onvolhoudbaarheid van de bestaande netwerken en systemen, met alle bijkomende gezondheidsrisicos. De cultuurfilosoof Ton Lemaire stelde hieromtrent waar het op aan komt, is de juiste verhouding te vinden tussen het globale en het lokale. Het lokale zou door de globalisering niet teniet moeten worden gedaan maar opnieuw een plaats moeten krijgen. Een uitwerking van volhoudbaarheid, voorzieningszekerheid en onafhankelijkheid lijkt zowel in geval van verdere ontwikkeling op grond van het toekomstpad van schaalvergroting (economies of scale) als van decentralisatie (scale economy) noodzakelijk, zo niet essentieel. Het komt neer op het beter combineren van voordelen van autonomie en heteronomie.

  18. Low Temperature Systems. Special issue; Laag Temperatuur Systemen. Special

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    Wondergem, J. [Wondergem Intermedium (Netherlands); De Heer, L.P. [Afdeling Technologie, Vereniging van Nederlandse Installatiebedrijven VNI, Zoetermeer (Netherlands); Meijer, W. [Directoraat-Generaal voor Energie, Ministerie van Economische Zaken, The Hague (Netherlands); Op `t Veld, P.J.M. [Nederlandse Onderneming voor Energie en Milieu Novem, Sittard (Netherlands); Korbee, H.; Vrins, E. [Woon/Energie adviseurs duurzaam bouwen W/E, Gouda (Netherlands); Hogeling, J.J.N.M. [Stichting Instituut voor Studie en Stimulering van Onderzoek op het Gebied van Gebouwinstallaties ISSO, Rotterdam (Netherlands); Oostendorp, P.A. [Afdeling Koudetechniek en Wamtepompen, TNO Milieu, Energie en Procesinnovatie TNO-MEP, Apeldoorn (Netherlands); Bootsma, D.; Vriend, J. [Nederlandse Gasunie, Groningen (Netherlands); Vermeer, B.; Becque, C.D. [eds.

    1996-11-01

    In 11 articles attention is paid to several articles on the title systems (LTS). In the first article the role of the Dutch government in stimulating the use of LTS is briefly outlined. In the second article the planning by the Netherlands Agency for Energy and the Environment (Novem) for the development and implementation of LTS is discussed with respect to the embedding, financial consequences and required knowledge. In the third article the consequences of the introduction of LTS for the installation sector are dealt with. In article number four the necessity for a univocal package of design technical quality demands for low temperature water heaters (e.g. solar water heaters and heat pumps) and high temperature water heaters (e.g. boilers) is discussed. The optimization of heat pump installation in building systems is considered in article number five. Research on the gas-driven heat pump is dealt with in article six. In article seven the opinions of several experts in the field of sustainable building are given regarding the importance of LTS for the sustainable construction of buildings. In articles eight, nine and ten the advantages of the heat wall option, solar water heaters and micro-cogeneration as LTS for energy efficient houses are outlined. In article eleven information is given about manufacturers and suppliers of heat pumps and solar water heaters

  19. Hoe zijn goede en veilige ICT-systemen te maken

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    Tettero, O.

    2000-01-01

    'Hackers vinden lek in product X'. lnformatie en Communicatie Technologie (ICT) producten zijn regelmatig op deze wijze in het nieuws. Zijn die hackers zo slim of de producten zo slecht? Het blijkt dat het ontwerpen van veilige producten helemaal niet eenvoudig is. Dit artikel gaat in vogelvtucht in

  20. Insulation boards made of pentane-expanded PIR high-resistance foam; Daemmplatten aus pentan-getriebenen PIR-Hartschaeumen

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    Schmidt, H.U.; Calgua, E. [Elastogran GmbH, Lemfoerde (Germany)

    1999-07-01

    New pentane-expanded polyisocyanurate formulas for the continuous manufacture of dimensionally stable insulation boards with flexible covers require significantly smaller quantities of halogen-free flame proofing agents compared with polyurethane systems. At the same time they stand up to the stringent fire tests demanded by the building industry. [German] Neue, pentangetriebene Polyisocyanurat-Formulierungen fuer die kontinuierliche Herstellung von dimensionsstabilen Daemmplatten mit flexiblen Deckschichten benoetigen deutlich geringere Mengen an halogenfreien Flammschutzmitteln im Vergleich zu Polyurethan-Systemen. Trotzdem erfuellen sie die anspruchsvollen, in der Bauindustrie geforderten Brandtests. (orig.)

  1. Assessment of PCM in building climate systems; Beoordeling PCM in gebouwklimatisering

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    Schmitz, H. [Verwol Klimatplafonds, Delft (Netherlands)

    2005-09-01

    Insight is given into the impact of phase change materials on the indoor climate in two different types of public buildings (circus tent and a theatre) [Dutch] Organisatoren van 'een dag van autarkische systemen' vragen zich af of deze technische bijeenkomst in een geisoleerde (mobiele) circustent of een monumentaal (statisch) theater moet worden gehouden en of deze dag 's zomers of 's winters moet plaatshebben. De beantwoording vraagt om inzicht in de dimensionering van het vermogen en de capaciteit en het jaarlijks energiegebruik met en zonder PCM (phase change materials)

  2. Symmetriebrechung und Emergenz in der Kosmologie.

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    Mainzer, K.

    Seit der Antike wird der Aufbau des Universums mit einfachen und regulären (symmetrischen) Grundstrukturen verbunden. Diese Annahme liegt selbst noch den Standardmodellen der relativistischen Kosmologie zugrunde. Demgegenüber läßt sich die Emergenz neuer Strukturen von den Elementarteilchen über Moleküle bis zu den komplexen Systemen des Lebens als Symmetriebrechung verstehen. Symmetriebrechung und strukturelle Komplexität bestimmen die kosmische Evolution. Damit zeichnet sich ein fachübergreifendes Forschungsprogramm von Physik, Chemie und Biologie ab, in dem die Evolution des Universums untersucht werden kann.

  3. Migrering av en webbsida från Joomla! till WordPress.

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    Konu, Tommi

    2013-01-01

    Denna rapport bygger på examensarbetet för Högskoleexamen i Medieteknik vid Umeå Universitet.Examensarbetet har utförts med VK Effekt på uppdrag av Västerbottens-Kuriren. Denna rapport kommer att behandla en migrering mellan systemen Joomla! och WordPress.Rapportens syfte är att kortfattat berätta om vilka valmöjligheter som finns vid en migrering, samtdemonstrera och visa en av vägarna som kan tas vid en migrering av en hemsida mellan olika CMS. This report is based on the thesis for the...

  4. Intelligente snelheidsadaptatie ISA : een vergelijking van Nederlandse en Zweedse systemen.

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    Oei, H.-l.

    1998-01-01

    An important part within developments in the field of telematics is Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA). Especially in Sweden, where the policy objective is to have zero fatalities or seriously injured victims on the road in 2020, research has been conducted on ISA during the last 10 years. In the

  5. Lean structures in networked systems; Schlanke Strukturen in vernetzten Systemen

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    Beisler, L. [DB Cargo AG, Mainz (Germany)

    2003-07-01

    In the coming 10 to 20 years, there will be a drastic increase in the number of freight transports in Europe. Transport politicians/scientists and the railways reckon that the volume of transport will double in Germany, which is tied particularly closely into the exchange of goods in Europe because of its central location. Deutsche Bahn is gearing up to the situation and is modernising lines and facilities. Lean production systems will ensure that the advantages of the tightly networked rail system are put to their full economic use. New products and sector-related solutions in combination with a quality campaign will provide a high degree of impetus in the European transport market. (orig.) [German] In den naechsten 10 bis 20 Jahren steigen die Guetertransporte in Europa drastisch an. Verkehrspolitik und -wissenschaft und die Bahnen erwarten fuer Deutschland, das durch seine Mittellage besonders stark in den europaeischen Gueteraustausch eingebunden ist, eine Verdoppelung der Verkehrsleistung. Die Bahn stellt sich darauf ein und modernisiert Strecken und Anlagen. Mit schlanken Produktionssystemen werden die Vorteile des stark vernetzten Schienensystems wirtschaftlich genutzt. Neue Produkte und Branchenloesungen in Verbindung mit einer Qualitaetsoffensive setzen starke Impulse im europaeischen Transportmarkt. (orig.)

  6. Benefit analysis of e-business solutions for utilities; Nutzenbetrachtung von E-Business-Branchenloesungen. Der Online-Weg zu den Privatkunden

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    Koch, M.; Baier, D. [Lehrstuhl fuer Marketing und Innovationsmanagement und BTU Cottbus (Germany)

    2003-04-07

    E-Business-applications for internal and external business processes are an often dealt subject. In opposition to that the implementation of E-Business-Systems at the interface to the many private customers are taken only few notice. Even though the implementation requires additional investments utilities could save considerable costs. (orig.) [German] Die Unterstuetzung der internen und externen Geschaeftsprozesse durch E-Business-Systeme ist eine aufgrund ihrer Bedeutung oft behandelte Thematik. Weitgehend unbeachtet blieb bisher der Einsatz von E-Business-Systemen an der Schnittstelle zu den vielen Privatkunden. Trotz zusaetzlich notwendiger Investitionen lassen sich gerade an dieser Stelle hohe Kosten sparen. (orig.)

  7. Sicherheitssysteme

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    Reif, Konrad

    Fahrerassistenzsysteme helfen, Unfälle zu vermeiden. Das Ziel ist das unfallfreie Fahren. Mit immer effizienteren elektronischen Systemen und verbesserter Sensorik versucht, diesem Ziel nahezukommen. Für die Fälle, in denen ein Unfall nicht verhindert werden kann, müssen die Unfallfolgen gemildert werden. Das erste passive Sicherheitssystem für Pkw wurde mit dem Sicherheitsgurt eingeführt. In Deutschland ist er für die Vordersitze seit 1970, für die Rücksitze seit 1979 vorgeschrieben. Die Gurtanlegepflicht wurde 1976 eingeführt. Die Elektronik ermöglichte seit den 1980 er- Jahren weitere Systeme, die die Sicherheit der Insassen im Falle eines Unfalls erhöhen.

  8. Quality assurance of underground energy storage. The development of a quality mark by Kiwa and IF Technology; Kwaliteitsborging ondergrondse energieopslag. Kiwa en IF Technology ontwikkelen een kwaliteitskeur

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    Bakema, G. [IF Technology, Arnhem (Netherlands); Veldhuizen, A.G. [KIWA Inspectie, Rijswijk (Netherlands)

    2005-12-01

    In the last few years the market for energy storage showed a strong development from an innovative technology to a demonstrated technology. In the coming years the number of energy storage systems will increase. Therefore, quality control and assurance will be necessary and the development of a quality mark is required. [Dutch] De markt voor energieopslag heeft de laatste jaren een sterke ontwikkeling doorgemaakt. De opslag van energie is doorgegroeid van een innovatieve technologie naar een bewezen techniek. De verwachting is dat het aantal systemen zich de komende jaren nog sterk zal gaan uitbreiden. Kwaliteitsborging is een logisch gevolg, en een kwaliteitskeur een eerste aanzet.

  9. Methoden en regels voor de Projectplanning : een toepassing van beslissingsondersteunende systemen

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    Vrolijk, Hans Cornelis Johan

    1996-01-01

    An organization is a set of procedures for argumentation and interpretation as well as for solving problems and making decisions. The functioning of organizations requires decision­making at different levels and positions in the organization. Decision­making is the major activity of management.

  10. Accounting systemen en hun context: Een exploratief onderzoek bij vier produktiebedrijven

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    van Dijk, M.

    1997-01-01

    For meeting their objectives organisations need information about their environment and the internal functioning of the organisation itself. One of the information systems organisations have is the management accounting system which supplies managers with information about the organisation's costs and profits for taking decisions about the organistation's future activities (decision-making) and for controlling the financial consequences of these decisions (control). ... Zie: Summary

  11. Accounting systemen en hun context : Een exploratief onderzoek bij vier produktiebedrijven

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    van Dijk, M.

    1997-01-01

    For meeting their objectives organisations need information about their environment and the internal functioning of the organisation itself. One of the information systems organisations have is the management accounting system which supplies managers with information about the organisation's costs

  12. Studies on agglomeration of colloidal suspensions in an alternating electric field; Untersuchungen zur Agglomeration kolloidaler Suspensionen im elektrischen Wechselfeld

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    Mueller, M. [Inst. fuer Mechanische Verfahrenstechnik und Mechanik, Univ. Karlsruhe (Germany); Loeffler, F. [Inst. fuer Mechanische Verfahrenstechnik und Mechanik, Univ. Karlsruhe (Germany)

    1996-07-01

    Colloidal solutions contain particles in the {mu}m range whose agglomeration and coagulation is of interest for certain applications. `Electrocoagulation` means that in an electric field droplets or particles in a disperse phase have higher kinetic energy so that the probability of overcoming repulsive forces and of forming bigger aggregates will increase. The electrocoagulation technique is applied for emulsion cracking of water-in-oil systems (desalination and dewatering of petroleum, petroleum cracking) and, in some cases, also for cracking oil-in-water systems. Removal of colloidal solids from aqueous solution during electrochemical waste water treatment is often carried out with the aid of dissolving aluminium or iron electrodes. The authors describe experiments in which the flow of an electric current, which would cause the electrodes to dissolve, was to be prevented. An alternating field was to induce oscillation of the particles, i.e. relative motion of the particles with respect to each other. (orig./SR) [Deutsch] Kolloidale Loesungen enthalten Partikel im {mu}m-Bereich. In manchen Bereichen ist deren Agglomeration bzw. Koagulation von Interesse. Unter dem Begriff der Elektrokoagulation versteht man im allgemeinen das Phaenomen, dass in einem elektrischen Feld Tropfen oder Partikel in einer dispersen Phase eine hoehere kinetische Energie besitzen, und dadurch die Wahrscheinlichkeit zur Ueberwindung von Abstossungskraeften und zur Bildung groesserer Aggregate steigt. Das Verfahren der Elektrokoagulation wird bisher zur Emulsionsspaltung von Wasser/Oel-Systemen (Entsaltzung und Entwaesserung von Erdoel/Erdoelspaltung) und z.T. auch zur Spaltung von Oel/Wasser-Systemen eingesetzt. Zur Entfernung kolloidaler Feststoffe aus waessrigen Loesungen bei der elektrochemischen Aufarbeitung von Abwasser wird haeufig mit sich aufloesenden Aluminium- oder Eisenelektroden gearbeitet. In den im folgenden dargestellten Untersuchungen sollte ein Stromfluss durch die

  13. UIS Baden-Wuerttemberg. AJA project. Application of JAVA-based solutions in environment, transport and administration. Phase II 2001; UIS Baden-Wuerttemberg. Projekt AJA. Anwendung JAVA-basierter Loesungen in den Bereichen Umwelt, Verkehr und Verwaltung. Phase II 2001

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    Mayer-Foell, R.; Keitel, A.; Geiger, W. (eds.)

    2001-12-01

    Information and communication technology facilitates data acquisition, recording, evaluation and transmission in many fields of society, but even experts tend to get lost in the flood of data that are available. In order to make it possible to integrate new technological developments in information systems, the Minister of Environment and Transportation continues the project AJA (''Application of JAVA-based solutions'') which was started in 2000. AJA is a sequel to the GLOBUS project which was terminated in 1999. (GLOBUS - Globale Umweltsachdaten im UIS Baden-Wuerttemberg und anderen Systemen). [German] Die Bereiche Umwelt, Verkehr und Verwaltung profitieren bei der Erhebung, Erfassung, Auswertung, Darstellung und Weitergabe ihrer Daten in hohem Masse von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnik (IuK). Manche Darstellungsweisen und Berechnungen werden dadurch erst moeglich. Uebergreifende Zusammenhaenge koennen mit Hilfe der IuK aufgezeigt werden. Die Verwaltung muss Technologien einsetzen, wie sie in der Wirtschaft fuer die Zusammenfuehrung von verteilten Unternehmensdaten verwendet werden, um Entscheidungs grundlagen fuer die Unternehmenspolitik zu liefern (z.B. Data Warehouse). In solchen ''Warenhaeusern von Daten'' finden sich oft nur Experten zurecht. Unsere Herausforderung ist es, diese komplexen Zusammenhaenge nicht nur dem Experten, sondern auch dem Buerger auf moeglichst einfache und wirtschaftliche Weise zu vermitteln. Dem Buerger ist der freie Zugang zu Informationen ueber die Umwelt zu ermoeglichen. Wir sind damit auf dem Wege zu einem Marktplatz von Daten und Informationen fuer den Buerger und die Verwaltung. Um neue technologische Entwicklungen in Informationssystemen einsetzen zu koennen, fuehrt das Ministerium fuer Umwelt und Verkehr (UVM) das 2000 begonnene FuE-Vorhaben AJA ''Anwendung JAVA-basierter Loesungen'' fort. AJA baut auf dem 1999 abgeschlossenen Vorhaben GLOBUS (Globale

  14. Thermodynamic assessment and experimental verification of reactive ion etching of magnetic metal elements

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    Kim, Taeseung; Chen, Jack Kun-Chieh; Chang, Jane P., E-mail: jpchang@ucla.edu [Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, UCLA, Los Angeles, California 90095 (United States)

    2014-07-01

    A thermodynamic analysis of etch chemistries for Co, Fe, and Ni using a combination of hydrogen, oxygen, and halogen gases suggested that a single etchant does not work at 300 K; however, a sequential exposure to multiple etchants results in sufficiently high partial pressure of the reaction products for the process to be considered viable. This sequential dose utilized the two reactions, a surface halogenation followed by the secondary etchant exposure. (MX{sub 2} (c) + 3Y →MY(g) + 2XY(g), where M = Co, Fe, Ni; X = F, Cl, Br; Y = O, H) The volatilization reaction induced by sequential plasma exposure changed the equilibrium point, increasing the partial pressure of the etch product. Amongst all combinations, Cl{sub 2} or Br{sub 2} plasmas followed by H{sub 2} plasma were the most effective. From both the gas phase diagnostics and surface composition analysis, H{sub 2} plasma alone could not etch metallic Co, Fe, and Ni films but alternating doses of Cl{sub 2} and H{sub 2} plasmas resulted in more effective removal of chlorinated metals and increased the overall etch rate.

  15. Analysis of exhaust composition after purification in dielectric barrier discharges - Sub-project: Diesel exhaust purification in pulsed plasmas. Final report; Analyse der Abgaszusammensetzung bei Abgasreinigung in stillen Entladungen - Teilvorhaben: Reinigung von Dieselabgasen in gepulsten Plasmen. Abschlussbericht

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    2000-12-01

    Diesel engine exhaust purification by dielectric barrier discharges was investigated with varied pulse generators and with a combination of dielectric barrier discharge and catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters. The detailed exhaused analysis served to describe the reactions in the systems and to detect the formation of new and potentially harmful exhaust components. [German] Die Anwendung einer dielektrisch behinderten Entladung zur Reinigung dieselmotorischen Abgases wurde untersucht. Die Wirkung der elektrischen Entladung auf das Abgas wurde durch Variation der verwendeten Pulsgeneratoren sowie durch Kombination der Entladung mit Katalysatoren und Diesel-Partikelfiltern beeinflusst. Die detaillierte Abgasanalyse ermoeglichte die Erklaerung der in den Systemen ablaufenden Reaktionen. Insbesondere diente sie dazu, die moegliche Bildung neuer, moeglicherweise unerwuenschter Abgaskomponenten zu erkennen. (orig.)

  16. Organizational changes and automation: By means of a customer-oriented policy the so-called 'island culture' disappears: Part 2

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    Van Gelder, J.W.

    1994-01-01

    Automation offers great opportunities in the efforts of energy utilities in the Netherlands to reorganize towards more customer-oriented businesses. However, automation in itself is not enough. First, the organizational structure has to be changed considerably. Various energy utilities have already started on it. The restructuring principle is the same everywhere, but the way it is implemented differs widely. In this article attention is paid to different customer information systems. These systems can put an end to the so-called island culture within the energy utility organizations. The systems discussed are IRD of Systema and RIVA of SAP (both German software businesses), and two Dutch systems: Numis-2000 of Multihouse and KIS/400 of NUON Info-Systemen

  17. Digitalisierung und Selbstbestimmung

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    Eisenberger, Iris

    2017-12-01

    Full Text Available Kurztext: Der Beitrag beleuchtet das Verhältnis von Digitalisierung und Recht. Am Beispiel der Blockchain-Technologie wird aufgezeigt, wie neue Formen und Räume der Selbstbestimmung geschaffen werden können. In distribuierten Systemen ist die Tendenz erkennbar, dass sich die rechtliche hin zu einer technologischen Steuerung verlagert. Wenn Funktionen, die für gewöhnlich der demokratisch legitimierte Gesetzgeber wahrnimmt, auf andere Systeme übergehen, führt dies zu Herausforderungen für rechtsstaatliche Demokratien. Fundamentale Fragen von Kontrolle und Machtbeschränkung iZm Digitalisierung stehen im Fokus. Der Beitrag plädiert schließlich für „legal foresight“-Forschung im Bereich neuer Technologien.

  18. Atomic Basic Blocks

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    Scheler, Fabian; Mitzlaff, Martin; Schröder-Preikschat, Wolfgang

    Die Entscheidung, einen zeit- bzw. ereignisgesteuerten Ansatz für ein Echtzeitsystem zu verwenden, ist schwierig und sehr weitreichend. Weitreichend vor allem deshalb, weil diese beiden Ansätze mit äußerst unterschiedlichen Kontrollflussabstraktionen verknüpft sind, die eine spätere Migration zum anderen Paradigma sehr schwer oder gar unmöglich machen. Wir schlagen daher die Verwendung einer Zwischendarstellung vor, die unabhängig von der jeweils verwendeten Kontrollflussabstraktion ist. Für diesen Zweck verwenden wir auf Basisblöcken basierende Atomic Basic Blocks (ABB) und bauen darauf ein Werkzeug, den Real-Time Systems Compiler (RTSC) auf, der die Migration zwischen zeit- und ereignisgesteuerten Systemen unterstützt.

  19. Electrical actuators in asset management systems; Elektrische Stellantriebe in Asset-Management-Systemen

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    Herbstritt, Michael [AUMA Riester GmbH und Co. KG, Muellheim (Germany)

    2010-06-15

    The terms ''asset management'' and ''life-cycle management'' are nowadays popularly used to designate modern plant management. In the case of complex systems such as process-engineering plants, time and effort are necessary before an idea can be translated into data clear to all the persons involved, however. A key role is played in this context by NAMUR. This article discusses the potential benefits of asset management for electrical actuators and similar field devices and the part played by the NAMUR recommendations. (orig.)

  20. Scanning tunneling spectroscopy on heavy-fermion systems; Rastertunnelspektroskopie an Schwere-Fermionen-Systemen

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    Ernst, Stefan

    2011-06-24

    in the framework of this thesis different heavy-fermion systems were studied by means of scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy. In the experiment two main topics existed. On the one hand the heavy-fermion superconductivity in the compounds CeCu{sub 2}Si{sub 2}, CeCoIn{sub 5}, and on the other hand the Kondo effect in the Kondo-lattice system YbRh{sub 2}Si{sub 2}.

  1. More with thermal energy storage. Report 11. Area-oriented groundwater control. Fitting of thermal energy storage in area-oriented groundwater control. Chances and points of attention. Final report; Meer met bodemenergie. Rapport 11. Gebiedsgericht grond-waterbeheer. Inpassing van bodemenergie in gebiedsgrondwaterbeheer. Kansen en aandachtspunten. Eindrapport

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    Henssen, M. [Bioclear, Groningen (Netherlands); Hartog, N. [Deltares, Delft (Netherlands)

    2012-06-25

    The project More With Thermal Energy Storage (MMB, abbreviated in Dutch) focuses on knowledge gaps and potential opportunities regarding open systems. The main questions to be answered are: (1) What effects (hydrological, thermal, microbiological and chemical) occur in the soil system by application of thermal energy storage; (2) Which technical options are available for a sustainable integration of thermal energy storage in the water and energy chain?; (3) Is it possible to achieve multiple objectives by using smart combinations? The project is organized in different work packages. In work package 2, the effects of individual and collective thermal energy storage storage systems on subsoils and the environment are determined. In work package 3 the opportunities for thermal energy storage and soil remediation are examined, while in work package 4 the focus is on new sustainable combinations of heat and cold storage. Work package 1 is the umbrella part where communication and policy of and participation in MMB are the main subjects. In this report the following two questions are posed with regard to the use of thermal energy storage systems in contaminated areas:(1) is it realistic to expect that thermal energy storage systems can contribute to a substantial improvement of groundwater in large-scale contaminated areas?; and (2) is a thermal energy systems an option to control the burden of pollution? And which combinations with other underground or aboveground applications are possible for thermal energy storage? [Dutch] Het project Meer Met Bodemenergie (MMB) richt zich op het invullen van kennisleemtes en mogelijke kansen ten aanzien van open systemen. De belangrijkste vragen waarop het onderzoeksprogramma MMB antwoord geeft zijn: (1) Welke effecten (hydrologisch, thermisch, microbiologisch en chemisch) treden op in het bodemsysteem bij toepassing van bodemenergie?; (2) Welke technische mogelijkheden zijn er voor het duurzaam inpassen van bodem-energie in de water

  2. The urban geography of advanced producer service transaction links in Belgium De stedelijke geografie van zakelijke transactielinks in België

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    Heidi Hanssens

    2012-12-01

    Full Text Available This paper aims to contribute to the literature on the geography of external relations of cities. Our overall purpose thereby is to tease out some of the basic principles of alternative approaches to the study of the spatiality of urban systems in the context of economic globalization. To this end, we present an empirical analysis of the urban geography of producer service procurement by 118 of the 300 largest companies in Belgium. The main features of this urban geography of service procurement include (i the dominance of Brussels as a service city ; (ii the existence of overlapping urban spheres of influence ; and (iii the presence of transaction links with foreign cities. The results of our analysis also suggest that, in addition to space- and quality-related decision factors, the intra-firm distribution of decision-making power in multinational firms equally influences the spatiality of transaction links. The relevance of these results is discussed in the context of theorizations of urban systems.Dit artikel levert een bijdrage tot de literatuur die de geografie van externe stedelijke relaties bestudeert. Onze overkoepelende doelstelling is om enkele van de basisprincipes bloot te leggen van alternatieve benaderingen in de studie van de geografie van stedelijke systemen in de context van economische mondialisering. De empirische analyse die de basis vormt voor deze studie, bestudeert de stedelijke geografie van transactielinks tussen 118 van de de 300 grootste bedrijven in België en hun voornaamste zakenpartners voor een aantal “productieve diensten”. De belangrijkste kenmerken van deze stedelijke geografie van transactielinks zijn (i de dominantie van Brussel als dienstenstad ; (ii de aanwezigheid van overlappende stedelijke invloedssferen ; en (iii de aanwezigheid van transactielinks met steden in het buitenland. De resultaten van onze analyse geven ook aan dat – naast ruimte- en kwaliteitsgerelateerde beslissingsfactoren – de

  3. More with thermal energy storage. Report 3-4. Effects on the underground. Effects of thermal energy storage systems on geochemistry and biology in practice. Result of measurements at pilot locations and laboratory tests. Final report; Meer met bodemenergie. Rapport 3-4. Effecten op de ondergrond. Effecten van bodemenergiesystemen op de geochemie en biologie in de praktijk. Resultaat metingen op pilotlocaties en labtesten. Eindrapport

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    Dinkla, I.; Lieten, S. [Bioclear, Groningen (Netherlands); Hartog, N. [Deltares, Delft (Netherlands); Drijver, B. [IF Technology, Arnhem (Netherlands)

    2012-06-25

    The project More With Thermal Energy Storage (MMB, abbreviated in Dutch) focuses on knowledge gaps and potential opportunities regarding open systems. The main questions to be answered are: (1) What effects (hydrological, thermal, microbiological and chemical) occur in the soil system by application of thermal energy storage; (2) Which technical options are available for a sustainable integration of thermal energy storage in the water and energy chain?; (3) Is it possible to achieve multiple objectives by using smart combinations? The project is organized in different work packages. In work package 2, the effects of individual and collective thermal energy storage storage systems on subsoils and the environment are determined. In work package 3 the opportunities for thermal energy storage and soil remediation are examined, while in work package 4 the focus is on new sustainable combinations of heat and cold storage. Work package 1 is the umbrella part where communication and policy of and participation in MMB are the main subjects. The aim of this literature survey is to search for knowledge that is available worldwide on the effects of heat and cold storage and the possibilities to combine this technology with controlling contaminants in soil and groundwater [Dutch] Het project Meer Met Bodemenergie (MMB) richt zich op het invullen van kennisleemtes en mogelijke kansen ten aanzien van open systemen. De belangrijkste vragen waarop het onderzoeksprogramma MMB antwoord geeft zijn: (1) Welke effecten (hydrologisch, thermisch, microbiologisch en chemisch) treden op in het bodemsysteem bij toepassing van bodemenergie?; (2) Welke technische mogelijkheden zijn er voor het duurzaam inpassen van bodem-energie in de water- en energieketen?; (3) Is het mogelijk om meerdere doelstellingen tegelijk te verwezenlijken door slimme combinaties te maken? Het project is ingericht met verschillende werkpakketten. In werkpakket 2 worden de effecten van individuele en collectieve

  4. Simulation of Coulomb friction for a double wishbone front suspension; Simulation von Haft- und Gleitreibung am Beispiel einer Doppelquerlenker-Vorderradaufhaengung

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    Blanck, N.

    1995-02-01

    An exact method for the simulation of mechanical systems with one or more Coulomb friction elements is described. The Coulomb law is extended to two- and three-dimensional friction elements. The differential equations of the system without friction are generated with the finite element program NASTRAN. Subsequently, friction is included and the simulation is performed in a FORTRAN program. Friction between two degrees of freedom is simulated by equating their accelerations and adding the friction forces on the right-hand side of the equations. The method is demonstrated for the left front wheel double wishbone suspension of the Mercedes-Benz S-class. Friction in the lower and upper ball joint is modelled by two three-dimensional elements. Time and frequency domain results of four simulation examples with harmonic excitation force are shown in fig. 2, 3, 4 and 5. (orig.) [Deutsch] Es wird eine exakte Methode zur rechnerischen Simulation von mechanischen Systemen mit einem oder mehreren Coulombschen Reibelementen beschrieben, die ein-, zwei- oder dreiwertig (zum Beispiel Kugelgelenke) sein koennen. Die Differentialgleichungen des reibungsfreien Systems werden mit dem FE-Programm NASTRAN generiert. Die Simulation des durch Reibelemente ergaenzten Systems erfolgt in einem selbstentwickelten FORTRAN-Programm. Das Verfahren wird anhand einer harmonisch angeregten Doppelquerlenker-Vorderradaufhaengung von Mercedes-Benz mit zwei reibungsbehafteten Kugelgelenken demonstriert. (orig.)

  5. Theory and numeric modelling of non-isothermal multiphase processes in NAPL-contaminated porous media; Theorie und numerische Modellierung nichtisothermer Mehrphasenprozesse in NAPL-kontaminierten poroesen Medien

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    Class, H.

    2000-07-01

    The author investigates the numeric simulation of physical processes in porous media. The development of the model and its components is described, and the model is validated by laboratory experiments. Differences from the discretization methods BOX and CVFE are discussed as well as the applicability of the multigrid method described for multicomponent approaches. [German] Bei der thermischen Sanierung NAPL-kontaminierter Standorte, z.B. durch Injektion von Wasserdampf und/oder Heissluft, treten nichtisotherme Mehrphasenprozesse auf, die in einem Modell durch eine Betrachtung der Stroemungs- und Transportprozesse als Mehrkomponentensystem beschrieben werden koennen. Dabei ist der Austausch thermischer Energie zwischen den Phasen untereinander und auch dem poroesen Medium selbst, wie auch der Uebergang von Massekomponenten zwischen den Phasen zu beruecksichtigen. Die vorliegende Arbeit behandelt die numerische Simulation derartiger physikalischer Vorgaenge in poroesen Medien. Ausgehend von der Problemstellung wird die Entwicklung eines konzeptionellen Modells (Kap. 2) sowie die Umsetzung der daraus resultierenden mathematischen Gleichungen und dazu erforderlichen Diskretisierungs- und Loesungsmethoden in numerische Algorithmen dargestellt (Kap. 3). Anschliessend wird in Kap. 4 die Faehigkeit des erstelten numerischen Modells ueberprueft, Problemstellungen in natuerlichen Systemen zu simulieren (Vergleich mit Laborexperimenten); ausserdem werden Unterschiede der Diskretisierungsverfahren BOX und CVFE sowie die Anwendbarkeit des in dieser Arbeit fuer Mehrkomponentenformulierungen erweiterten Mehrgitterverfahrens diskutiert. (orig.)

  6. Biological studies in animal models using [{sup 99m}Tc](CO){sub 3} recombinant annexin V as diagnostic agent of apoptotic processes

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    Teran, Mariella Adriana, E-mail: mteran@fq.edu.u [Catedra de Radioquimica, Departamento Estrella Campos, Facultad de Quimica, Universidad de la Republica, P.O. 11800, Montevideo (Uruguay); Martinez, Elena; Reyes, Ana L.; Paolino, Andrea [Catedra de Radioquimica, Departamento Estrella Campos, Facultad de Quimica, Universidad de la Republica, P.O. 11800, Montevideo (Uruguay); Vital, Marcelo; Esperon, Patricia [Catedra de Biologia Molecular, Departamento de Bioquimica Clinica, Facultad de Quimica, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo (Uruguay); Pacheco, Jose P. [Instituto de Patobiologia, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo (Uruguay); Savio, Eduardo [Catedra de Radioquimica, Departamento Estrella Campos, Facultad de Quimica, Universidad de la Republica, P.O. 11800, Montevideo (Uruguay)

    2011-02-15

    Introduction: There are many diseases associated with variations in the expression of apoptosis such as organ rejection after transplantation, myocardial ischemia or infarct and neurodegenerative diseases. For this reason, the early visualization of this process is relevant to set fast and effective therapeutic strategies. Methods: The precursor was prepared according to the procedure reported by R. Alberto, R. Schibli, P. Schubiger, U. Abram, and T. Kaden [Reactions with the technetium and rhenium carbonyl complexes (NEt{sub 4})[MX{sub 3}(CO){sub 3}]. Synthesis and structure of Tc(CN-But){sub 3}(CO){sub 3}](NO{sub 3}) and (Net{sub 4})[Tc{sub 2}({mu}-SCH{sub 2}CH{sub 2}OH){sub 3}(CO){sub 3}], Polyhedron 1996;15: 1079-89]. Recombinant annexin V was incubated with [{sup 99m}Tc](H{sub 2}O)3(CO){sub 3}{sup +} solution, previously neutralized with buffer. Biodistribution studies were performed in 8-week-old female Wistar rats. Animals were housed and treated in compliance with institutional guidelines related to animal experimentation. Work protocol was previously approved by the Animal Ethics Committee of the university. Two groups of rats were defined. One was used as control and the other group was previously injected with 150 mg/kg ip of cyclophosphamide to induce apoptosis. Results: The synthesis of carbonyl precursor achieved yields higher than 90%, and the radiolabeled protein was obtained with 92% of radiochemical purity and high stability in vitro. An important uptake in apoptotic tissues was confirmed by biodistributions, scintigraphic images and histological studies. Conclusions: Biodistribution studies revealed hepatobiliary elimination, high stability in vivo and important uptake in the reticuloendothelial system. In the pathologic model, higher uptake values correspond to the liver, spleen, lungs and femur. Histological studies confirmed the development of apoptosis at 8 and 24 h postinduction in the spleen and lymphocyte bulks in the peribronchial area

  7. Alkaline earth metal, silicon, chlorine, hydrogen. A reaction system for the heterogeneous hydrodehalogenation of silicon tetrachloride to nanocrystalline silicon; Erdalkalimetall-Silicium-Chlor-Wasserstoff. Das Reaktionssystem fuer die heterogene Hydrodehalogenierung von Siliciumtetrachlorid bis zum nanokristallinen Silicium

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    Fiedler, Katja

    2012-02-17

    Reactions of an alkaline earth metal with a SiCl{sub 4}-H{sub 2} result in a quaternary system with a metastable quaternary phase which separates into the metal chloride and nanocrystalline silicon upon cooling. The present study was dedicated to a making a detailed characterisation of the quaternary phase. For this purpose the properties of the quaternary system were derived from those of the six binary and four ternary systems. The first ever characterisation of the surface by means of photoelectron spectroscopy was undertaken. It also proved possible for the first time to follow the formation reaction by measuring the potential difference across the reaction system. Using the results of the characterisation the author presents first steps towards identifying the formation mechanism involved. [German] Im quaternaeren System Erdalkalimetall-Silicium-Chlor-Wasserstoff bildet sich bei der Umsetzung des Metalls mit einer SiCl{sub 4}-H{sub 2}-Atmosphaere eine quaternaere Phase. Diese metastabile Phase zerfaellt beim Abkuehlen in das Metallchlorid und Silicium in nanokristalliner Form. Die vorliegende Arbeit hat sich mit der tiefergehenden Charakterisierung der quaternaeren Phase beschaeftigt. Dazu wurden die Eigenschaften des quaternaeren Systems aus den Eigenschaften der sechs binaeren und vier ternaeren Systemen abgeleitet. Die Oberflaeche wurde erstmals mit Photoelektronenspektroskopie charakterisiert. Zusaetzlich gelang erstmalig die Verfolgung der Bildungsreaktion durch Messung des Spannungsabfalls ueber das Reaktionssystem. Erste Ansaetze zur Aufklaerung des Bildungsmechanismus ausgehend von den Ergebnissen der Charakterisierung wurden zusaetzlich aufgezeigt.

  8. Campus Single Sign-On und hochschulübergreifendes Identity Management

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    Hommel, Wolfgang

    Das im Rahmen von IntegraTUM für die TUM geschaffene Identity & Access Management System setzt das Paradigma unified login um, d. h. ein Benutzer kann alle für ihn relevanten Dienste innerhalb der Hochschule mit derselben Loginname-/Passwortkombination nutzen. Dieser Artikel zeigt, wie auf Basis der Software Shibboleth und der deutschlandweiten Hochschulföderation DFN-AAI als weitere Mehrwerte das campusweite web single sign-on und die nahtlose Nutzung zahlreicher externer Web-Anwendungen erreicht werden. Als Beispiel für die Abläufe bei der Erschließung neuer Dienste für die hochschulübergreifende Nutzung wird die Anbindung von Learning Management Systemen auf Basis des DFN-AAI E-Learning-Profils diskutiert. Den umfassenden Vorteilen werden schließlich die aktuellen technischen Grenzen bei der Umsetzung des hochschulübergreifenden Identity Management gegenübergestellt.

  9. Complete genomic sequences for hepatitis C virus subtypes 4b, 4c, 4d, 4g, 4k, 4l, 4m, 4n, 4o, 4p, 4q, 4r and 4t.

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    Li, Chunhua; Lu, Ling; Wu, Xianghong; Wang, Chuanxi; Bennett, Phil; Lu, Teng; Murphy, Donald

    2009-08-01

    In this study, we characterized the full-length genomic sequences of 13 distinct hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 4 isolates/subtypes: QC264/4b, QC381/4c, QC382/4d, QC193/4g, QC383/4k, QC274/4l, QC249/4m, QC97/4n, QC93/4o, QC139/4p, QC262/4q, QC384/4r and QC155/4t. These were amplified, using RT-PCR, from the sera of patients now residing in Canada, 11 of which were African immigrants. The resulting genomes varied between 9421 and 9475 nt in length and each contains a single ORF of 9018-9069 nt. The sequences showed nucleotide similarities of 77.3-84.3 % in comparison with subtypes 4a (GenBank accession no. Y11604) and 4f (EF589160) and 70.6-72.8 % in comparison with genotype 1 (M62321/1a, M58335/1b, D14853/1c, and 1?/AJ851228) reference sequences. These similarities were often higher than those currently defined by HCV classification criteria for subtype (75.0-80.0 %) and genotype (67.0-70.0 %) division, respectively. Further analyses of the complete and partial E1 and partial NS5B sequences confirmed these 13 'provisionally assigned subtypes'.

  10. Management information systems in the ceramics industry. Management informatie systemen in de keramische industrie

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    Marks, J.C. (Stichting Technisch Centrum voor de Keramische Industrie, De Steeg (Netherlands))

    1992-03-01

    In general information systems are meant to support decision making processes in organizations, and for planning, executing and verifying goal directed actions. With Management Information Systems (MIS) it is possible to make a correct analysis of the situation, to determine differences and to take measures. Functional specifications of software modules are made for energy management, multifunctional care system (environment, labour conditions, quality control) and production management. Some of these modules are in use as a field test in a rooftile work and in tow brick works. 15 figs., 17 refs.

  11. Fitting in of cogeneration into central heating systems; Inpassing warmte/kracht in cv-systemen

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    Rulkens, L.J.W. [FD-Bouwzaken, Ministerie van Landbouw, Natuurbeheer en Visserij LNV, Wageningen (Netherlands); Tijs, J.C. [Tijs Energy Systems, Wijk bij Duurstede (Netherlands); Wammes, J.A. [Emicon, Veenendaal (Netherlands)

    1997-02-01

    The choice for the size of a combined heat and power generating unit as well as the hydraulic and control engineering fitting in into existing central heating systems bears some pitfalls in practice. Those problems are inventorized and compiled for the manual `Design rules for the fitting in of cogeneration into central heating systems`. A brief overview is given of the contents of the manual. 3 figs., 3 ills., 1 tab.

  12. Modernisierung von ERP-Systemen. Chance für digitale Geschäftsprozesse im Mittelstand

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    Röglinger, Maximilian; Urbach, Nils; Heinz, Carletta; Borowski, Dagmara; Sachs, Thomas; Trick, Rebecca; Püschel, Louis

    2017-01-01

    Die Digitalisierung beeinflusst bestehende Geschäftsmodelle, verändert die Ansprüche der Kunden und zwingt Unternehmen dazu, ihre Organisation und Prozesse anzupassen, um dauerhaft wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben. In diesem Kontext führte die Projektgruppe Wirtschaftsinformatik des Fraunhofer FIT mit dem Glasflakon-Hersteller HEINZ-GLAS ein ERP-Auswahl- und Organisationsgestaltungsprojekt durch.

  13. Messungen der fest-flüssig Grenzflächenenergie in ternären Systemen

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    Bulla, Annemarie Karin

    2012-01-01

    The main objective of this work is to point out a methodology to determine the solid-liquid interface energy sigmaSL in ternary alloy systems, mainly the Al-Cu-Ag system, and to present the results of these experiments. The solid-liquid interface energy is of major importance during phase transformation, i.e. phase nucleation, crystal growth and the final grain structure. In addition to cooling rate and chemical diffusion this quantity governs the microstructural length scale of solidificatio...

  14. Numerically efficient simulation of multi-vaporator air conditioners in highly dynamic boundary conditions; Numerisch effiziente Simulation von Mehrverdampfer-Klimaanlagen unter hochdynamischen Randbedingungen

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    Schulze, Christian; Kaiser, Christian [TLK-Thermo GmbH, Braunschweig (Germany); Tegethoff, Wilhelm; Koehler, Juergen [TU Braunschweig (Germany). Inst. fuer Thermodynamik

    2011-07-01

    In the development of physically based models for dynamic simulations of cycle processes, a good equilibrium must be chosen between the degree of detailing and the speed of calculation. Dynamic modelling of mult-evaporator air conditioners is a special challenge as the interaction of several heat transfer fluides at one pressure level may result in numerically challenging effects like reflux. The contribution goes into the simulation of the heat transfer fluids in such systems in highly dynamic boundary conditions, e.g. after shutoff of the compressor. There are different modelling methods, e.g. finite volume, moving boundary, or finite element analysis. The methods are presented and evaluated. For the 1-D finite volume method, various established simplification strategies are presented that may enhance numerical efficiency. It is also shown that the equation system will not always be solvable with these strategies, and an approach to ensure solvability is presented. The new approach is illustrated by the example of a multi-evaporator bus air conditioner. [German] Bei der Erstellung von physikalisch basierten Modellen fuer die dynamische Simulation von Kreisprozessen muss ein gutes Gleichgewicht zwischen Detaillierungsgrad und Rechengeschwindigkeit gewaehlt werden: Das Modell muss die Realitaet hinreichend genau abbilden, im Gegenzug jedoch auch innerhalb eines angemessenen Zeitraums Ergebnisse liefern sowie in allen Betriebszustaenden loesbar sein. Die dynamische Modellierung von Mehrverdampfer-Klimaanlagen stellt im Vergleich zu einfachen Kreisprozessen eine besondere Herausforderung dar, da in diesen Systemen die Interaktion mehrerer Waermeuebertrager auf einem Druckniveau zu numerisch herausfordernden Effekten wie z. B. Rueckstroemung fuehren kann. Dieser Beitrag beschaeftigt sich mit der Simulation der Waermeuebertrager in diesen Systemen unter hochdynamischen Randbedingungen wie z. B. einer Abschaltung des Verdichters. Zur Modellierung der Waermeuebertrager

  15. The power rate, a matter of negotiation. Influence of power rates on the economy of refrigerators and airconditioning systems; Verhandlungssache Stromtarif. Energiepreiseinfluss auf die Wirtschaftlichkeit von Kaelte- und Klimaanlagen

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    Wannow, K. [Ingenieurbuero fuer Energiecontrolling, St. Ingbert (Germany)

    1999-09-01

    The economy of refrigerators and airconditioning systems is essentially determined by the rates of the different types of energy. The drives commonly used in refrigerators are electric motors, but some larger systems have gas engines. Apart from the investment cost, therefore, it is above all the the cost of operation or power cost that shows in the books. These costs accrue over the entire service-life of the system and represent current annual costs. (orig.) [German] Die Wirtschaftlichkeit von Kaelte- und Klimaanlagen wird im wesentlichen von den Preisen der verschiedenen Energiearten bestimmt. Ueblicherweise sind Elektromotoren fuer den Antrieb in Kaelteanlagen in Verwendung, die aber bei groesseren Systemen auch durch Gasmotoren ersetzt werden. Neben den Anlagenkosten fuer die Investitionen sind es vor allem die Betriebs- und damit also die Stromkosten, die zu Buche schlagen. Diese fallen ueber die gesamte Betriebszeit bzw. Lebensdauer der Anlage an und sind damit laufende Jahreskosten. (orig.)

  16. Do operation management systems pay off?; Lohnt der Einsatz von Betriebsmanagementsystemen?

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    Brumme, M.; Fricke, J.

    1997-12-31

    Operation management systems are an indispensable tool for making those quick decisions so essential to our present level of technical and economic development. The utility of such an investment is evident in the quality of the analyses it permits and the efficiency with which it procures and distributes information. Process analyses require high-performance, practice-oriented systems in order to be delivered quickly, complete, and error-free. The present paper relates examples of projects where plant operators have profited from the procurement of an operation management system. The amortisation periods for these systems ranged between 16 and 29 months. Thus, operation management systems are an attractive option not only for new but also for old plants approaching the end of the lifetime. [Deutsch] Betriebsmanagementsysteme sind in der heutigen Zeit, wo es aus wirtschaftlicher und technischer Sicht auf schnelle Entscheidungen ankommt, ein unverzichtbares Hilfsmittel. Der Nutzen einer derartigen Investition zeigt sich in der Qualitaet der Analysen und in der effektiven Informationsbeschaffung und -verteilung. Die lueckenlose, fehlerfreie und schnelle Analyse von Prozessverlaeufen ist nur mit leistungsstarken und praxisgerechten Systemen moeglich. Die Anschaffung eines Betriebsmanagementsystems hat sich in den beispielhaft beschriebenen Projekten fuer den Anlagenbetreiber gelohnt. Die Amortisationszeiten liegen im Bereich von einem Jahr und 4 Monaten bis 2 Jahren und 5 Monaten. Das macht ein Betriebsmanagementsystem sowohl fuer den Einsatz in Neuanlagen als auch in Altanlagen mit begrenzter Restlebensdauer interessant. (orig./RHM)

  17. Combined generation of heat and power in central heating systems. Design rules for fitting in; Warmte/kracht in cv-systemen. Ontwerpregels voor inpassing

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    Wammes, J.A. [Emicon, Veenendaal (Netherlands); Tijs, J.C. [Tijs Energy Systems, Wijk bij Duurstede (Netherlands); Rulkens, L.J.W. [FD-Bouwzaken/LNV, Wageningen (Netherlands)

    1997-03-01

    Carefully thought-out integration, a technical and financial feasibility analysis and telemetry are the key concepts in the successful incorporation of total energy (combined heat and power) units into new or existing heating systems. Based on extensive experience with total energy plants, a number of consultants, engineers and suppliers operating in this broad field, on the initiative of the Central Netherlands Gas Company (Gasbedrijf Centraal Nederland) in Utrecht and the Gasunie energy company in Groningen, both in the Netherlands have published a manual entitled `Design rules for incorporating total energy units into central heating systems`. 2 figs., 3 ills., 5 refs. 3 figs., 4 ills., 1 tab.

  18. Molecular beam electric deflection of the tetrahalides CF4, CCl4, SiF4, SiCl4, GeCl4, TiF4, TiCl4, VF4, and VCl4

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    Muenter, A.A.; Dyke, T.R.; Falconer, W.E.; Klemperer, W.

    1975-01-01

    Using molecular beam electric deflection, the temperature dependence of polar behavior has been studied for the molecules CF 4 , CCl 4 , SiF 4 , SiCl 4 , GeCl 4 , TiF 4 TiCl 4 , VF 4 , VF 4 , and VCl 4 . A number of these molecules show polar behavior consistent with a vibrationally induced dipole moment for states with one or both of the triply degenerate vibrations excited. In four of the tetrachloride species, the presence of a vibrationally induced dipole moment was confirmed by the change in polar behavior with isotopic substituion of the Cl atoms. The deflection behavior of the transition metal tetrahalides varied from nonpolar in VCl 4 to very polar in TiF 4

  19. Photochemistry of U(BH4)4 and U(BD4)4

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    Paine, R.T.; Schonberg, P.R.; Light, R.W.; Danen, W.C.; Freund, S.M.

    1979-01-01

    U(BH 4 ) 4 and U(BD 4 ) 4 are observed to undergo complex degradation reactions promoted by broadband UV radiation. The primary products of these reactions appear to be U(BH 4 ) 3 , B 2 H 6 , H 2 , U(BD 4 ) 3 , B 2 D 6 and D 2 . Further, U(BD 4 ) 4 undergoes a related decomposition reaction under the influence of CO 2 laser irradiation at 924.97 cm -1 . (author)

  20. Comparative experimental studies of different fluidized-bed reactor systems with regard to their anaerobic sewage treatment suitability; Vergleichende experimentelle Untersuchung verschiedener Wirbelbett-Reaktorsysteme im Hinblick auf ihre Eignung fuer die anaerobe Abwasserreinigung

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    Buettgenbach, L.

    1991-12-12

    Gas-induced fluidized-bed reactors are suited for permanent anaerobic digestion without runbacks. The carrier particles must have a high fixing capacity and mechanical stability for permanent-biofilm formation. The suitability of macroporous polyurethane carrier materials, the biofilm formation properties, the digestion of substrates and the production of biogas were investigated for synthetic waste water and potato starch waste water in 70 l liquid upward current reactors, bubble column reactors and gas lift loop reactors with/out gas recirculation. (LU) [Deutsch] In gasinduzierten Wirbelbett-Reaktoren ist eine prozessstabile anaerobe Abbaureaktion ohne Abwasserruecklauf moeglich. Die Anforderungen an die Fixierkapazitaet und die mechanische Stabilitaet der Traegerpartikel zur Erzeugung stabiler Biofilme ist hoch. Experimentell wurden in begasten und unbegasten Systemen (Fluessigkeits-Aufstromreaktor, Blasensaeulenreaktor, Gaslift-Schlaufenreaktor, Reaktorvolumen jeweils 70 l) die Eignung makroporoeser Traegermaterialien aus Polyurethanmasse, die Biofilmbildung, der Substratabbau und die Biogasproduktion untersucht. Eingesetzt wurde ein synthetisches Abwasser und ein Abwasser aus der Staerkeindustrie (Kartoffelfruchtwasser). (LU)

  1. Tests of heat techniques in households. Analysis of the results of the field tests; Praktijkprestaties van warmtetechnieken bij huishoudens. Analyse resultaten veldtesten

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    De Jong, A.; Friedel, P.; Overman, P. [Energy Matters, Driebergen (Netherlands)

    2012-11-15

    The development within conventional techniques and new techniques for the recovery and generation of heat in the house construction industry led to a need for knowledge of efficiencies of those techniques in practice. Therefore a project has been set up to gain insight into the efficiencies. In the field tests, five heat techniques are investigated: high-efficiency boilers, solar water heaters, balanced ventilation systems with heat recovery (also called heat recovery systems) and heat pump water heaters [Dutch] De ontwikkeling binnen conventionele technieken en nieuwe technieken voor de terugwinning en opwekking van warmte in de woningbouw leidden ertoe dat er bij verschillende partijen in de keten een kennisbehoefte is ontstaan naar de rendementen van deze technieken in de praktijk. Daartoe heeft AgentschapNL een project opgezet om meer inzicht te verkrijgen in deze rendementen. In de veldtesten worden vijf warmtechnieken bekeken: HR-ketels, HRe-ketels, zonneboilers, gebalanceerde ventilatiesystemen met warmteterugwinning (verder WTW-systemen genoemd) en warmtepompboilers. Deze worden op minutenbasis bemeten.

  2. Design principles of an integrated natural gas steam reformer for stationary PEMFC systems; Auslegungsprinzipien eines integrierten Erdgas-Dampfreformers fuer stationaere PEM-Brennstoffzellen-Systeme

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    Grosser, K.

    2006-09-05

    The function, efficiency and economic efficiency of fuel cell systems are defined by various influencing factors, especially in the case of hydrogen production by steam reforming of natural gas. The dissertation describes the design of integrated natural gas steam reformers for PEM fuel cell systems in the electric power range of 1- 10 kW; the influencing factors of the process are investigated and weighted. Design principles are derived from which optimum operating parameters can be defined and which can be used for designing a multitude of components. [German] Die Funktionsfaehigkeit, der Wirkungsgrad und die Wirtschaftlichkeit von Brennstoffzellen-Systemen werden insbesondere bei der Wasserstofferzeugung durch Erdgas-Dampfreformierung durch verschiedene Einflussfaktoren bestimmt. In dieser Dissertation werden die Methodik der Auslegung integrierter Erdgas-Dampfreformer fuer PEM-Brennstoffzellen-Systeme im elektrischen Leistungsbereich von 1-10 kW beschrieben und die prozessbestimmenden Einflussfaktoren untersucht und gewichtet. Daraus werden Auslegungsprinzipien abgeleitet, mit denen sich die optimalen Betriebsparameter ermitteln lassen und die zur konstruktiven Gestaltung einer Vielzahl von Anlagenteilen genutzt werden koennen.

  3. Scientific and technical programme parallel to the 'Solarthermie 2000' research and demonstration programme. Final report; Wissenschaftlich-technische Programmbegleitung im Demonstrations- und Forschungsprogramm Solarthermie 2000. Abschlussbericht

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    Goering, J.; Freitag, T.; Schirmer, U.

    2000-07-01

    The programme 'Solarthermie 2000' aimed at the testing and optimization of active solar systems, especially for service water heating. Sub-programme 2 was to provide the technical fundamentals and achieve a certain degree of standardization in order to make the technology economically competitive. This necessitated long-term monitoring of a representative number of systems. [German] Im Rahmen des Foerder- und Demonstrationsprogramms Solarthermie 2000, Teilprogramm 2 erfolgt durch die Foerderung von bis zu 100 solarthermischer Anlagen mit Schwerpunkt in den neuen Bundeslaendern eine umfassende Erprobung und Optimierung von Systemen zur aktiven thermischen Sonnenenergienutzung vorwiegend zur Brauchwassererwaermung. Mit dem Teilprogramm 2 sollen die technischen Voraussetzungen fuer einen kuenftigen wirksamen Beitrag der Solarthermie zur Energieversorgung geschaffen und durch Systemstandardisierung die wirtschaftliche Konkurrenzfaehigkeit dieser Anlagen verbessert werden. Ausreichende Erfahrungen mit den unterschiedlichsten Systemkombinationen koennen nur dann gesammelt werden, wenn eine repraesentative Anzahl der diversen Anlagenvarianten errichtet, ueber einen laengeren Zeitraum betrieben und gleichzeitig intensiv beobachtet und analysiert werden. (orig.)

  4. Cooling concept with energy storage for ICT; Koelconcept met energieopslag voor ICT

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    Van der Wilt, P. [Compertius, Amsterdam (Netherlands)

    2009-12-15

    Renewable energy concepts with energy storage in the soil are not only about technique. To ensure successful implementation of energy storage in the soil for various branches cooperation needs to be sought with parties who know specific branches very well. In addition to the technical aspects, it is at least as important that the needs and working methods of a market segment are thoroughly known to ensure optimal linkage of source systems to the systems and operational processes of the client. [Dutch] Bij ontwikkelde duurzame energieconcepten met inzet van energieopslag in de bodem gaat het niet alleen om techniek, Om energieopslag in de bodem voor verschillende branches met succes in te zetten, is samenwerking nodig met partijen die een specifieke branche goed kennen. Naast de techniek is het minstens zo belangrijk ook de behoeftes en werkwijzen van een marktsegment door en door te kennen, om bronsystemen zo optimaal te koppelen aan de systemen en bedrijfsprocessen van de klant.

  5. Fault diagnosis in hydraulic motor car brakes using model-based methods; Fehlerdiagnose von hydraulischen Kfz-Bremssystemen mit modellbasierten Methoden

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    Straky, H.; Boerner, M.; Isermann, R. [Technische Univ. Darmstadt (Germany). Inst. fuer Automatisierungstechnik

    2002-07-01

    The design and development of a model-supported monitoring and diagnosis sstem for motor car brakes is described. After a theoretical analysis of braking system dynamics, a model for calculating the brake liquid loss volume is established, and a model-supported monitoring system is developed on this basis. Early detection of small defects like leakages and air bubbles will make car brakes and motor car operation safer. [German] Am Beispiel der funktionellen Integration von analytischem Prozesswissen wurde in diesem Beitrag der Entwurf und die Entwicklung eines modellgestuetzten Ueberwachungs- und Diagnosesystems fuer Kfz-Bremssysteme beschrieben. Ueber die Analogie zwischen hydraulischen und elektrotechnischen Systemen mit konzentrierten Parametern, wurde eine theoretische Analyse der Bremssystemdynamik durchgefuehrt und ein Zustandsraummodell zur Bremsanlage erstellt, welches die Berechnung des im Fehlerfall entstehenden Bremsfluessigkeitsverlustvolumens ermoeglicht. Darauf aufbauend wurde ein modellgestuetztes Ueberwachungssystem entwickelt, welches durch eine fruehzeitige Erkennung kleiner Fehler wie Leckagen oder Luftblasen in Kfz-Bremssystemen einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Steigerung der Fahrsicherheit von Kraftfahrzeugen leisten kann. (orig.)

  6. The application of Max-Plus/Min-Plus algebra for an automated analysis; Einsatz der Max-Plus/Min-Plus Algebra zur automatisierten Sicherheitsanalyse

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    Laengst, W.; Lapp, A.; Stuebbe, K.; Schirmer, J.; Kraft, D. [Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart (Germany). Zentralbereich Forschung und Vorausentwicklung

    2003-07-01

    The methodology introduced in this article is capable of describing a binary behavior of distributed discrete event systems. This is the basis for a safety analysis in early phases of system development and for an automated determination of failure dependencies. For this purpose a system equation similar to the state-space representation in system theory is used. The equation is evaluated applying the Max-Plus/Min-Plus algebra. The procedure is exemplified by a simplified braking system. (orig.) [German] In dem vorliegenden Artikel wird ein Verfahren zur binaeren Beschreibung von verteilten ereignisdiskreten Systemen vorgestellt. Dieses wird als Grundlage fuer eine Sicherheitsanalyse in einer fruehen Phase der Systementwicklung und zur automatisierten Ermittlung von Fehlerabhaengigkeiten eingesetzt. Hierzu wird eine Systemgleichung verwendet, die aehnlich zu der Zustandsraumdarstellung der konventionellen Systemtheorie ist. Dabei erfolgt die Auswertung der Systemgleichung durch Anwendung der Max-Plus/Min-Plus Algebra. Die Vorgehensweise wird anhand des Beispiels eines vereinfachten Bremssystems erlaeutert. (orig.)

  7. Energy consumption of secondary treatment techniques for wwtp; Energiegebruik nageschakelde behandelingstechnieken op rwzi's

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    Baltussen, J.J.M. [BACO-adviesbureau , Best (Netherlands)

    2011-12-15

    A number of local Dutch water authorities have joined forces in the Energy Factory (www.energiefabriek.com) with the goal of exploring options for converting sewage water treatment plants into energy factories. The participating local Dutch water authorities have formulated various research proposals to realize this goal. This study is one of them, mapping the energy use of secondary treatment techniques. The study is restricted to: continuous and discontinuous filter and disc filters, helophyte filters and water harmonica systems [Dutch] Een aantal waterschappen hebben zich verenigd in de Energiefabriek (www.energiefabriek.com) met als doel mogelijkheden te verkennen om rioolwaterzuiveringsinrichtingen (rwzi's) om te bouwen van energieverbruikers naar energiefabrieken. De deelnemende waterschappen hebben diverse onderzoeksvoorstellen geformuleerd om dit doel te verwezenlijken. Het onderhavige onderzoek is er daar één van. Met dit onderzoek wordt het energieverbruik van nageschakelde behandelingstechnieken in kaart gebracht. De studie is beperkt tot: continu en discontinu filters alsmede discfilters; helofytenfilters en waterharmonica systemen.

  8. Strengthening emotional and social competence: undergraduate health professions students / Stärkung emotionaler und sozialer Kompetenzen bei Bachelorstudierenden in Gesundheitsberufen

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    Waite Roberta

    2015-12-01

    Full Text Available Emotionale und soziale Kompetenzen sind wichtig für zukünftige Führungskräfte. Die vorliegende Studie untersucht die Pre- Post-Ergebnisse des Hay Group Emotional and Social Competence Inventory bei 18 Bachelorstudierenden, die während dem Studium einen Führungskurs besuchten. Korrelationen und T-Tests für abhängige Stichproben wurden mit SPSS 20.0 durchgeführt. Signifikante Ergebnisse zeigten sich in einer Reihe von selbst eingeschätzten Kompetenzen: emotionales Selbstbewusstsein, Optimismus, Empathie, Organisationsbewusstsein, Coach und Mentor, Denken in Systemen, Mustererkennung. Pädagogische Strategien, die auf die Entwicklung von sozialen und emotionalen Kompetenzen fokussieren, fördern die Fähigkeiten von Studierenden, Kompetenzen für verschiedene Führungsrollen zu verstehen, internalisieren und anzuwenden, insbesondere hinsichtlich der effektiven Beziehungsgestaltung zu anderen. Absolventen/-innen, die für Führungsaufgaben im Team und im Gesundheitssystem vorbereitet sind, sind eine Investition in die Zukunft der Gesundheitsversorgung.

  9. Electron spin resonance in Yb-based Kondo-lattice systems; Elektronenspinresonanz in Yb-basierten Kondogitter-Systemen

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    Wykhoff, Jan

    2010-07-07

    The systems Yb{sub 1-w}A{sub 1-w}(Rh{sub 1-x}Co{sub x})(Si{sub 1-y}Ge{sub y}){sub 2} with A=La respectively Lu, as well as YbIr{sub 2}Si{sub 2} are studied. The measurements are presented sortedly for systems, dopings, and external parameters. Beside these external parameters furthermore the orientation of the sample related to the quasistatic magnetic field and the microwave magnetic field was varied.

  10. Vraaggestuurd Programma 2012-2014. Voortgangsrapportage 2013, VP Security, Thema VII High Tech Systemen en Materialen

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    Don, J.A.

    2014-01-01

    De roadmap Security voor topsector High Tech Systems & Materials wordt gedragen door een breed consortium van bedrijven, overheden, TNO, NLR en STW/NWO (zie www.htsm.nl). Onder regie van het roadmapteam Security is het plan 2013 voor TNO-Vraaggestuurd Onderzoeksprogramma Security 2012-2014 opgesteld

  11. Financing of Solar Home Systems (SHS); Finanzierung von Solar Home Systemen. Erfahrungen aus der Praxis

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    Adelmann, P.; Rimpler, G.; Zimmermann, A. [Phocos AG, Ulm (Germany)

    2005-07-01

    In many cases Solar Systems are the cheapest option for rural electrification. Often the users spend every month a quite high amount of money for dry cell batteries, kerosene and candles to supply a radio or to have light. Problem is that the users can spend a certain amount every month, but they are not able to have the necessary investment for a SHS at one. Financing would be requires. There are different ways to finance the solar home systems. In some cases the user has to pay a fee for the service. In these cases the investor is the owner of the system. In other cases a microcredit is given to the user. His then the owner of the system and responsible for any losses in the system. An interesting model is a battery charging station. In this model it is possible for the user to become step by step owner of a solar system. Conclusion. Fee for service systems did not perform perfectly. Main reason is the missing responsibility of the user for any damage. Microcredits did perform well in several places in Asia. A interesting option for the future are battery charging stations. This model hashighest flexibility in financing. It can be adopted at any moment to the abilities of the user. (orig.)

  12. Eenvoudige systemen in buitenland koppelen aan hightech oplossingen : MexiCultura verstevigt samenwerking Nederland en Mexico

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    Velden, van P.; Elings, A.; Garcia Victoria, N.

    2015-01-01

    Zaken doen met Mexicaanse ondernemers staat hoog op het verlanglijstje van Nederlandse bedrijven. Dat lukt niet zomaar met het bouwen van hightech kassen. De lokale ondernemers hebben juist behoefte om hun bestaande manier van telen te verbeteren. Hollanders kunnen hun diensten aanbieden met kennis

  13. Heat in the built environment. Sources and systems; Warmte in de woonomgeving. Bronnen en systemen

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    Friedel, P. [Energy Matters, Driebergen (Netherlands); Oostendorp, P. [HR Advies, Beekbergen (Netherlands); Wagener, P. [Business Development Holland, Harderwijk (Netherlands); Holwerda, B. (ed.); Buijs, A. (ed.); Ensing, H. (ed.); Overdiep, H. (ed.) [Gasterra, Groningen (Netherlands)

    2012-07-01

    This fifth part in a series about the world of natural gas provides an overview of the techniques currently available for efficient heating of houses. The focus is on those techniques that are more efficient than average. Also a brief overview is given of the enormous changes that have taken place in the field of domestic heating over the last 50 years in the Netherlands. [Dutch] Dit 5e deel in een serie over de wereld van het aardgas biedt een overzicht van de technieken die momenteel beschikbaar zijn voor het efficient verwarmen van woonhuizen. De focus ligt daarbij op die technieken die meer dan gemiddeld efficient zijn. Ook wordt een beeld gegeven van de enorme veranderingen die zich de laatste 50 jaar in Nederland hebben voltrokken op het gebied van woningverwarming.

  14. Computergebruik in de ruimtelijke planning : methodologische aspecten van ruimtelijke planvorming met behulp van informatieverwerkende systemen

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    Lammeren, van R.

    1994-01-01

    It was Professor Kleefmann who in 1984 gave the methodological impetus to "planning as reconnaissance". The present dissertation "Computer use in regional planning" investigates how this interpretation of regional planning can be supported by a computerized information-processing

  15. 4 CFR 22.4 - Appeal File [Rule 4].

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    2010-01-01

    ... alternative organization of the appeal file is permitted, such as by document type or topic, documents within... 4 Accounts 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Appeal File [Rule 4]. 22.4 Section 22.4 Accounts... OFFICE CONTRACT APPEALS BOARD § 22.4 Appeal File [Rule 4]. (a) Duties of the Contracting Officer. (1...

  16. Crystal structure of 4-RbHo(PO3)4, 4-RbTm(PO3)4 and 4-CsEr(PO3)4

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    Maksimova, S.I.; Palkina, K.K.; Chibiskova, N.T.

    1982-01-01

    X-ray structural study of 4-RbLn(PO 3 ) 4 (Ln=Mo, Tm) and 4-CsEr(PO 3 ) 4 is carried out. The compounds are crystallized in monoclinic crystal system, sp. gr P2 1 /n. Parameters of their unit cell, atom coordinates, anisotropic heat parameters, interatomic distances and valent angles are given. 4-RbHo(PO 3 ) 4 , 4-RbTm(PO 3 ) 4 , 4-CsEr(PO 3 ) 4 are isostructural to previously studied TlNd(PO 3 ) and 4-RbNd(PO 3 ) 4 . Using as an example the structural type 4-M 1 Ln(PO 3 ) 4 it is shown that the change of the shortest distances Ln-Ln, M 1 -M 1 and M 1 -Ln, as well as of degree of polymorphous chain corrugation to a higher extent depends on rare earth atom dimensions, than on monovalent metal ion dimensions [ru

  17. 4,4′-Bipyridinium bis(perchlorate–4-aminobenzoic acid–4,4′-bipyridine–water (1/4/2/2

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    Qun-Hui Meng

    2009-01-01

    Full Text Available In the structure of the title compound, C10H10N22+·2ClO4−·4C7H7NO2·2C10H8N2·2H2O, the 4,4′-bipyridinium cation has a crystallographically imposed centre of symmetry. The cation is linked by N—H...N hydrogen bonds to adjacent 4,4′-bipyridine molecules, which in turn interact via O—H...N hydrogen bonds with 4-aminobenzoic acid molecules, forming chains running parallel to [30overline{2}]. The chains are further connected into a three-dimensional network by N—H...O and O—H...O hydrogen-bonding interactions involving the perchlorate anion, the water molecules and the 4-aminobenzoic acid molecules. In addition, π–π stacking interactions with centroid–centroid distances ranging from 3.663 (6 to 3.695 (6 Å are present. The O atoms of the perchlorate anion are disordered over two sets of positions, with refined site occupancies of 0.724 (9 and 0.276 (9.

  18. Synthesis of symmetrical 2,2',4,4'-tetrasubstituted [4,4'-bithiazole]-5,5'(4H,4'H)-diones and their reactions with some nucleophiles

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    Andersen, Kenneth K.; Bray, Diana D.; Kjær, Anders

    1997-01-01

    steric factors. X-Ray crystallography established the structure of the dehydrodimer (4R*,4R'*)-2,2'-diethoxy-4,4'-dibenzyl-[4,4'-bithiazole]-5,5'(4H,4 'H)-dione. One stereoisomer of 2,2'-diphenyl-4,4'-dimethyl-[4,4'-bithiazole]-5,5'(4H,4'H)-dione and a mixture of the stereoisomers 2,2'-diphenyl-4......-carboxylic acid and piperidylamide, was established by X-ray crystallography. Treatment of stereoisomeric mixtures of 2,2'-diethoxy-4,4'-bithiazolones with HCl in benzene gave the corresponding racemic and meso bis-(N-carboxythioanhydride)s. A stereoisomeric mixture of the bis...

  19. Crystal structures of Er4Ni13C4 and UW4C4

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    Khalili, M.M.; Bodak, O.I.; Marusin, E.P.; Pecharskaya, A.O.

    1990-01-01

    Crystal structures of Er 4 Ni 13 C 4 (1) (sp.gr. Cmmm, a=1.1975(4), b=1.1694(3), c=0.3856(1) nm, Z=2) and UW 4 C 4 (2) (sp.gr. P4/m, a=0.8328(8), c=0.31345(9) nm, Z=2), relating to new types are determined. Structural type (1) is a derivative of La 2 Ni 5 C 3 structure, structural type (2) is close to UCr 4 C 4 structure

  20. Synthesis of N-(5-(Substitutedphenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-amine from 4-Amino-4H-1,2,4-triazole

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    Ashvin D. Panchal

    2011-01-01

    Full Text Available N-(4H-1,2,4-Triazol-4-ylacetamide (2 were prepared by reaction of 4-amino-4H-1,2,4-triazole (1 with acetyl chloride in dry benzene. It has been reacted with various aromatic aldehyde to afford 3-(substitutedphenyl-N-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-ylacrylamide (3a-e. The synthesis of N-(5-substitutedphenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-amine (4a-e is achieved by the cyclisation of 3a-e with hydrazine hydrate in ethanol. The structures of synthesized compounds were characterized by 1H NMR and IR spectroscopic studies. The purity of the compounds was checked by thin layer chromatography.

  1. Broadband piezoelectric energy harvesting using nonlinear magnetic forces; Bandbreitensteigerung von piezoelektrischen Energy Harvesting Systemen durch Magnetkraefte

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    Westermann, Henrik; Neubauer, Marcus; Wallaschek, Joerg [Hannover Univ. (Germany). Inst. fuer Dynamik und Schwingungen

    2012-07-15

    Using ambient energy by piezoelectric energy harvesting systems received much attention over the last years. Most vibration-based generators produce a sufficient power only if the transducer is excited in its resonance frequency. The use of magnetic forces suggests a promising strategy to increase the efficiency. This paper presents different ways for broadband piezoelectric energy harvesting using nonlinear magnetic forces. (orig.)

  2. Electronic structure of homoleptic transition metal hydrides: TiH4, VH4, CrH4, MnH4, FeH4, CoH4, and NiH4

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    Hood, D.M.; Pitzer, R.M.; Schaefer III, H.F.

    1979-01-01

    Ab initio molecular electronic structure theory has been applied to the family of transition metal tetrahydrides TiH 4 through NiH 4 . For the TiH 4 molecule a wide range of contracted Gaussian basis sets has been tested at the self-consistent-field (SCF) level of theory. The largest basis, labeled M(14s 11p 6d/10s 8p 3d), H(5s 1p/3s 1p), was used for all members of the series and should yield wave functions approaching true Hartree-Fock quality. Predicted SCF dissociation energies (relative to M+4H) and M--H bond distances are TiH 4 132 kcal, 1.70 A; VH 4 86 kcal, 1.64 A; CrH 4 65 kcal, 1.59 A; MnH 4 -- 36 kcal, 1.58 A; FeH 4 0 kcal, 1.58 A; CoH 4 27 kcal, 1.61 A; and NiH 4 18 kcal, 1.75 A. It should be noted immediately that each of these SCF dissociation energies will be increased by electron correlation effects by perhaps as much as 90 kcal. For all of these molecules except TiH 4 excited states have also been studied. One of the most interesting trends seen for these excited states is the shortening of the M--H bond as electrons are transferred from the antibonding 4t 2 orbital to the nonbonding 1e orbitals

  3. Thermal stability and microstructure of GMR-systems consisting of thin metallic films; Thermische Stabilitaet und Mikrostruktur von GMR-Systemen aus duennen metallischen Filmen

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    Ebert, Joerg

    2007-08-31

    In this work the short-term and long-term stability of the nanoscale metallic multilayers at elevated temperatures is studied. Reasons and mechanisms for breakdown of the GMR-effect have been analyzed by different physical methods. The multilayered samples investigated in this work exhibit a GMR effect of GMR (alloy)=20.7 % which is significantly smaller than the effect of the standard system with pure Cu interlayers (GMR(Cu)=25.2 %). For protection against oxidation during the use a passivation coating consisting of SiO{sub 2} and Si{sub 3}N{sub 4} has been deposited by the means of plasma CVD. Typical parameters for this process are times of t{sub short-term}=1 h in the temperature range of 200 C4 eV{<=}EA{<=}1.6 eV, indicating for grain boundary diffusion as the dominating mechanism for the structural changes of the multilayered samples. These changes have been verified by applying different techniques like X-ray Reflectivity, Transmission Electron Microscopy, or Moessbauer Spectroscopy to three different combinations of materials: the CoFe/Cu basic system the CoFe/CuAgAu alloyed system the model system consisting of Fe/Cu multilayers The breakdown of the multilayered systems is passing three main stages: Samples examined directly after the preparation show mixing of different atomic species at the interfaces. This intermixing goes along with lattice disturbances, and together they cause an increased basic

  4. Photochemistry of U(BH/sub 4/)/sub 4/ and U(BD/sub 4/)/sub 4/

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    Paine, R T; Schonberg, P R; Light, R W [New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque (USA). Dept. of Chemistry; Danen, W C; Freund, S M

    1979-01-01

    U(BH/sub 4/)/sub 4/ and U(BD/sub 4/)/sub 4/ are observed to undergo complex degradation reactions promoted by broadband UV radiation. The primary products of these reactions appear to be U(BH/sub 4/)/sub 3/, B/sub 2/H/sub 6/, H/sub 2/, U(BD/sub 4/)/sub 3/, B/sub 2/D/sub 6/ and D/sub 2/. Further, U(BD/sub 4/)/sub 4/ undergoes a related decomposition reaction under the influence of CO/sub 2/ laser irradiation at 924.97 cm/sup -1/.

  5. 4,4’-Bis(4-octylphenoxy)-2,2’-bipyridine

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    2009-01-01

    4,4’-Bis(4-octylphenoxy)-2,2’-bipyridine which can be used in complexes of ruthenium was synthesized. This ligand bears a long chain for the purpose of increasing the solubility of the final complex. The synthesis was achieved through a nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction of 4,4’-bromo-2,2’-bipyridine and 4-octylphenol.

  6. 4,4’-Bis(4-octylphenoxy-2,2’-bipyridine

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    Zhen-Ting Du

    2009-12-01

    Full Text Available 4,4’-Bis(4-octylphenoxy-2,2’-bipyridine which can be used in complexes of ruthenium was synthesized. This ligand bears a long chain for the purpose of increasing the solubility of the final complex. The synthesis was achieved through a nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction of 4,4’-bromo-2,2’-bipyridine and 4-octylphenol.

  7. Two dimensional untwisted (4,4), twisted (4,4-bar) and chiral supersymmetric non linear σ-models

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    Lhallabi, T.; Saidi, E.H.

    1987-09-01

    D=2 N=(4,4) harmonic superspace analysis is developed. The underlying untwisted (4,4) non linear σ-models are studied. A method of deriving chiral (4,0) and (0,4) models is presented. The Lagrange superparameter leading to the constraint specifying the hyperkahler manifold structure is predicted and its relation to the matter superfield is stated in a covariant way. A known construction is recovered. We show also that (4,4) model is not a direct sum of the chiral ones. Finally a twisted (4,4-bar) model is obtained. (author). 28 refs

  8. Neutral coordination polymers based on a metal-mono(dithiolene) complex: synthesis, crystal structure and supramolecular chemistry of [Zn(dmit)(4,4'-bpy)]n, [Zn(dmit)(4,4'-bpe)]n and [Zn(dmit)(bix)]n (4,4'-bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine, 4,4'-bpe = trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethene, bix = 1,4-bis(imidazole-1-ylmethyl)-benzene.

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    Madhu, Vedichi; Das, Samar K

    2011-12-28

    This article describes a unique synthetic route that enables a neutral mono(dithiolene)metal unit, {Zn(dmit)}, to link with three different organic molecules, resulting in the isolation of a new class of neutral coordination polymers. The species {Zn(dmit)} coordinates with 4,4'-bipyridine (4,4'-bpy), trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethene (4,4'-bpe) and 1,4-bis(imidazole-1-ylmethyl)-benzene (bix) as linkers giving rise to the formation of coordination polymers [Zn(dmit)(4,4'-bpy)](n) (1), [Zn(dmit)(4,4'-bpe)](n) (2) and [Zn(dmit)(bix)](n) (3) respectively. Compounds 1-3 were characterized by elemental analyses, IR, diffuse reflectance and single crystal X-ray diffraction studies. Compounds 1 and 3 crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/n, whereby compound 2 crystallizes in triclinic space group P1[combining macron]. In the present study, we chose three linkers 4,4'-bpy, 4,4'-bpe and bix (see , respectively, for their structural drawings), that differ in terms of their molecular dimensions. The crystal structures of compounds 1-3 are described here in terms of their supramolecular diversities that include π-π interactions, not only among aromatic stacking (compounds 1 and 3), but also between an aromatic ring and an ethylenic double bond (compound 2). The electronic absorption spectroscopy of compounds 1-3 support these intermolecular π-π interactions. This journal is © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2011

  9. Uniform measurement standard for heat supply in housing and utility building construction. A protocol to compare alternatives for heat supply at building construction sites. Version 3.1; Uniforme Maatlat voor de warmtevoorziening in de woning- en utiliteitsbouw. Een protocol voor het vergelijken van alternatieven voor de warmtevoorziening op bouwlocaties. Versie 3.1

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    Nuiten, P. [W/E adviseurs, Utrecht (Netherlands); Van der Ree, B. [Primum, Driebergen-Rijsenburg (Netherlands)

    2012-02-15

    The uniform measurement standard is one of the methods that the National Expertise Heat Centre develops to compare the energy efficiency of different techniques (such as heat pumps, heat and cold storage, collective systems, waste heat, combustion of woody biomass, etc.). The development of the uniform standard was started for the residential and utility building construction industry. In the future, the standard calculation method will also be made available for other sectors [Dutch] De uniforme maatlat is 1 van de methoden die het Nationaal Expertisecentrum Warmte ontwikkelt om de energieprestaties van verschillende technieken (zoals warmtepompen, warmte-koudeopslag, collectieve systemen, restwarmte, verbranding van houtachtige biomassa, etc.) goed vergelijkbaar te maken. De ontwikkeling van de uniforme maatlat is gestart voor de woning- en utiliteitsbouw. In de toekomst zal de uniforme maatlat ook voor andere sectoren beschikbaar komen. In deze versie van de uniforme maatlat is aansluiting gezocht bij de kengetallen van de Energieprestatienorm voor Maatregelen op Gebiedsniveau (EMG), zodat de resultaten van de uniforme maatlat in lijn zijn met die van de EMG.

  10. Edificio industrial Crane-Fisa, España

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    Heredia & Moreno S. A., Ingenieros

    1970-11-01

    Full Text Available This article describes the construction of an important industrial building near Madrid. It consists of a large industrial nave and a block of offices. The structure is metallic, and the enclosing walls are of brick, whilst the the roofing material is aluminium and steel. This project is very effectively fitted with heating, air conditioning, air and propane gas installations, and an elaborate electricity supply system.En este artículo se describe, con claridad, la construcción de un importante edificio industrial en las proximidades de Madrid. Se compone de una gran nave de fabricación y un cuerpo más bajo destinado a oficinas, con estructura metálica, cerramiento a base de paneles de fábrica de ladrillo y cubierta de placas de aluminio-acero. Se han previsto, asimismo, las adecuadas instalaciones de suministro y evacuación de agua, calefacción, ventilación, aire acondicionado, aire comprimido y propano, además de una completísima instalación eléctrica.

  11. Air cooled heat pumps with mono-screw compressors. A good alternative; Luchtgekoelde warmtepompen met mono-schroefcompressoren. Een goed alternatief

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    Meijer, W. [Daikin Airconditioning Netherlands, Rotterdam (Netherlands)

    2010-09-15

    Heat pumps are becoming increasingly popular. Often water/water heat pumps are used that are linked to heat/cold storage systems or another source system. The air-cooled alternatives are advancing in house construction and are also applied in small-scale utility and schools sometimes. In the larger utility projects and the industry, however, the air-cooled heat pump has not quite yet found its way, while it can be a good alternative for the heat/cold storage systems that are much more expensive to purchase. This is due to new compressor techniques. [Dutch] Warmtepompen worden steeds populairder. Veelal wordt gebruikgemaakt van water/water-warmtepompen, die gekoppeld worden aan een koude/warmte-opslagsysteem (KWO) of ander bronsysteem. De luchtgekoelde alternatieven zijn in de woningbouw in opmars en worden soms ook in kleinschalige utiliteit en scholen toegepast. In de grotere utiliteitsprojecten en industrie heeft de luchtgekoelde warmtepomp echter zijn weg nog niet echt gevonden, terwijl het een goed alternatief kan zijn voor de in aanschaf veel duurdere KWO-systemen. Dit mede dankzij nieuwe compressortechnieken.

  12. Mineralogical investigations of the role of the clay fraction in geothermal energy use; Mineralogische Untersuchungen zur Rolle der Tonfraktion bei der Gewinnung geothermischer Energie

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    Althaus, E; Frosch, G [Karlsruhe Univ. (T.H.) (Germany). Mineralogisches Inst.

    1997-12-01

    Authigenic clay minerals strongly influence the quality of geothermal reservoir systems. Their precipitation may drastically change the properties of reservoir sandstones. They interact more strongly with non-equilibrium fluids than most other mineral phases. The most abundant clay minerals in geothermal wells of Northeastern Germany are kaolinite, illite and mixed-layer minerals. Experiments are being carried out to study the dissolution rates of these minerals in NaCl brines at different pH-values. (orig.) [Deutsch] Im Rahmen des BMBF-Projektes `Evaluierung geowissenschaftlicher und wirtschaftlicher Bedingungen fuer die Nutzung hydrogeothermaler Ressourcen` werden am Mineralogischen Institut der Universitaet Karlsruhe (T.H.) Experimente zur Stabilitaet von Tonmineralen in geothermischen Systemen durchgefuehrt. Die Untersuchungen beziehen sich auf Gesteine und Solen, wie sie durch die nordostdeutschen Geothermiebohrungen Neustadt-Glewe, Rheinsberg und Neubrandenburg aufgeschlossen sind. Die Untersuchten Gesteinsproben enstammen der oberen Trias und dem Jura. Die vergleichbaren stratigraphischen Einheiten sind in den Bohrungen in unterschiedlicher Teufe und Maechtigkeit anzutreffen: So finden sich die Contorta-Schichten (Raetkeuper) bei Neustadt-Glewe in ca. 2200 m, bei Rheinsberg in ca. 1680 m und bei Neubrandenburg in ca. 1250 m Tiefe. (orig.)

  13. Magnetoelectrochemistry of 4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)biphenyl and 4,4'-dinitrobiphenyl azacrown macrocyclic lactams

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    Domenech, Antonio [Departament de Quimica Analitica, Universitat de Valencia, Dr. Moliner 50, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia (Spain); Costero, Ana Maria; Banuls, Maria Jose; Aurell, Maria Jose [Departament de Quimica Organica, Universitat de Valencia, Dr. Moliner 50, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia (Spain)

    2005-07-25

    The voltammetric behaviour at carbon fibre microelectrodes under the application of static magnetic fields of two series of macrolactams containing in their structure 4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)biphenyl or 4,4'-dinitrobiphenyl groups in MeCN solution is described. The response of 4,4'-dinitrobiphenyl receptors is dominated by two successive one-electron reduction processes at -0.9 and -1.6 V versus AgCl/Ag. 4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)biphenyl-containing receptors display two one-electron oxidations above +0.8 and +1.0 V. In both cases, a dihedral/planar interconversion precedes the second electron transfer step. Upon application of moderate (0.05-0.2 T) static magnetic fields to the electrochemical cell, the rate of such dihedral/planar interconversion is lowered for both the reduction of 4,4'-dinitrobiphenyl receptors and the oxidation of 4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)biphenyl lactams. The electrochemical response of N-methylated receptors, for which different cisoid-cisoid, cisoid-transoid, and transoid-transoid forms exist, exhibits a significant peak splitting that can be associated to the presence of such conformational isomers. Application of magnetic fields produces a relative enhancement of some peaks that can be interpreted in terms of differential magnetoconvection involving such conformational isomers. (author)

  14. On phase transitions in NH_{4HSeO4} and ND{4}DSeO{4}

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    Dvořák, V.; Quilichini, M.; Le Calvé, N.; Pasquier, B.; Heger, G.; Schweiss, P.

    1991-10-01

    We propose a hypothetical prototype phase (space group Imm) from which all observed phases in NH{4}HSeO{4} and ND{4}DSeO{4} can be deduced by introducing order parameters of definite symmetries. Following this hypothesis the symmetry of the superionic phase should be P2/n in disagreement with recent experimental results. Free energies of Landau type are derived by means of which particular phase transitions could be described. The large dielectric anomaly near 252 K in NH{4}HSeO{4} is discussed in some detail. The first order phase transition in ND{4}DSeO{4} from the room temperature phase P2{1}2121 into commensurate lock-in phase (with the wave-vector k {z}(0,0, frac{π}{c})) has been investigated by neutron elastic scattering and the symmetry of the latter has been found to be P112{1} in agreement with our theoretical prediction. Nous proposons une phase prototype hypothétique (de groupe d'espace Immm) à partir de laquelle on peut déduire toutes les phases observées dans NH{4}HSeO{4} et ND{4}DSeO{4} par l'introduction de paramètres d'ordre ayant une symétrie définie. D'après cette hypothèse le groupe d'espace de la phase superionique doit être P2/n ce qui est en désaccord avec des résultats expérimentaux récents. Pour chaque transition de phase on écrit l'énergie libre de type Landau à partir de laquelle elle peut être décrite. La grande anomalie diélectrique au voisinage de 252 K dans le composé NH{4}HSeO{4} est discutée de façon détaillée. Dans le composé ND{4}DSeO{4}, nous avons étudié par diffusion élastique de neutrons la transition de phase du premier ordre qui transforme le cristal de la structure P2{1}2121 dans la phase commensurable d'accrochage (de vecteur d'onde k {z}(0,0, frac{π}{c})). Nous avons montré que la symétrie de cette phase est P112{1}, ce qui en accord avec nos prévisions théoriques.

  15. Thermal expansion studies on Th(MoO4)2, Na2Th(MoO4)3 and Na4Th(MoO4)4

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    Keskar, Meera; Krishnan, K.; Dahale, N.D.

    2008-01-01

    Thermal expansion behavior of Th(MoO 4 ) 2 , Na 2 Th(MoO 4 ) 3 and Na 4 Th(MoO 4 ) 4 was studied under vacuum in the temperature range of 298-1123 K by high temperature X-ray diffractometer. Th(MoO 4 ) 2 was synthesized by reacting ThO 2 with 2 mol of MoO 3 , at 1073 K in air and Na 2 Th(MoO 4 ) 3 and Na 4 Th(MoO 4 ) 4 were prepared by reacting Th(MoO 4 ) 2 with 1 and 2 mol of Na 2 MoO 4 , respectively at 873 K in air. The XRD data of Th(MoO 4 ) 2 was indexed on orthorhombic system where as XRD data of Na 2 Th(MoO 4 ) 3 and Na 4 Th(MoO 4 ) 4 were indexed on tetragonal system. The lattice parameters and cell volume of all the three compounds, fit into polynomial expression with respect to temperature, showed positive thermal expansion (PTE) up to 1123 K. The average value of thermal expansion coefficients for Th(MoO 4 ) 2 , Na 2 Th(MoO 4 ) 3 and Na 4 Th(MoO 4 ) 4 were determined from the high temperature data

  16. 12 CFR 4.4 - Washington office.

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    2010-01-01

    ... 12 Banks and Banking 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Washington office. 4.4 Section 4.4 Banks and... EXAMINERS Organization and Functions § 4.4 Washington office. The Washington office of the OCC is the main office and headquarters of the OCC. The Washington office directs OCC policy, oversees OCC operations...

  17. The 4s24p3-4s4p4 transition in AsI-like AgXV

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    Dong Chenzhong; Zhao Jinbao

    1992-01-01

    Some terms of the 4s 4p 4 configuration in RuXII, RhXIII and PdXIV ions can be improved and all the energy values of the configuration in AgXV can be predicted theoretically by means of a configuration-interaction ab initio analysis for the level structure of the 4s 4p 4 configuration along the AsI sequence of KrIV-AgXV ions. Calculations of the wavelengths and oscillator strenghts are presented for the 4s 2 4p 3 -4s 4p 4 transition in AgXV. (orig.)

  18. The ternary system K2SO4MgSO4CaSO4

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    Rowe, J.J.; Morey, G.W.; Silber, C.C.

    1967-01-01

    Melting and subsolidus relations in the system K2SO4MgSO4CaSO4 were studied using heating-cooling curves, differential thermal analysis, optics, X-ray diffraction at room and high temperatures and by quenching techniques. Previous investigators were unable to study the binary MgSO4CaSO4 system and the adjacent area in the ternary system because of the decomposition of MgSO4 and CaSO4 at high temperatures. This problem was partly overcome by a novel sealed-tube quenching method, by hydrothermal synthesis, and by long-time heating in the solidus. As a result of this study, we found: (1) a new compound, CaSO4??3MgSO4 (m.p. 1201??C) with a field extending into the ternary system; (2) a high temperature form of MgSO4 with a sluggishly reversible inversion. An X-ray diffraction pattern for this polymorphic form is given; (3) the inversion of ??-CaSO4 (anhydrite) to ??-CaSO4 at 1195??C, in agreement with grahmann; (1) (4) the melting point of MgSO4 is 1136??C and that of CaSO4 is 1462??C (using sealed tube methods to prevent decomposition of the sulphates); (5) calcium langbeinite (K2SO4??2CaSO4) is the only compound in the K2SO4CaSO4 binary system. This resolved discrepancies in the results of previous investigators; (6) a continuous solid solution series between congruently melting K2SOP4??2MgSO4 (langbeinite) and incongruently melting K2SO4??2CaSO4 (calcium langbeinite); (7) the liquidus in the ternary system consists of primary phase fields of K2SO4, MgSO4, CaSO4, langbeinite-calcium langbeinite solid solution, and CaSO4??3MgSO4. The CaSO4 field extends over a large portion of the system. Previously reported fields for the compounds (K2SO4??MgSO4??nCaSO4), K2SO4??3CaSO4 and K2SO4??CaSO4 were not found; (8) a minimum in the ternary system at: 740??C, 25% MgSO4, 6% CaSO4, 69% K2SO4; and ternary eutectics at 882??C, 49% MgSO4, 19% CaSO4, 32% K2SO4; and 880??, 67??5% MgSO4, 5% CaSO4, 27??5% K2SO4. ?? 1967.

  19. Synthesis of leukotrienes labelled with deuterium: [11,12,14,15-2H4]-LTA4, -LTC4, -LTD4 and -LTE4

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    Lellouche, J.P.; Aubert, F.; Noel, J.P.; Boullais, C.; Beaucourt, J.P.

    1989-01-01

    Semi-hydrogenation by D 2 gas on Lindlar catalyst of an acetylenic precursor led to [11,12,14,15- 2 H 4 ]-LTA 4 methyl ester. Nucleophilic opening of the epoxide ring by amino thioacids accorded, after saponification, the corresponding deuterated peptidoleukotrienes LTC 4 , LTD 4 and LTE 4 . (author)

  20. Temperature dependent electronic structure and magnetism of metallic systems with localized moments. Application on gadolinium; Temperaturabhaengige elektronische Struktur und Magnetismus von metallischen Systemen mit lokalisierten Momenten. Anwendung auf Gadolinium

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    Santos, C.A.M. dos

    2005-06-24

    This thesis focuses on the theoretical investigation of the temperature dependent electronic and magnetic properties of metallic 4f-systems with localized magnetic moments. The presented theory is based on the Kondo-lattice model, which describes the interaction between a system of 4f-localized magnetic moments and the itinerant conduction band electrons. This interaction is responsible for a remarkable temperature dependence of the electronic structure mainly induced by the subsystem of 4f-localized moments. The many-body problem provoked by the Kondo-lattice model is solved by using a moment conserving Green function technique, which takes care of several special limiting cases. This method reproduces the T=0-exact solvable limiting case of the ferromagnetically saturated semiconductor. The temperature dependent magnetic properties of the 4f-localized subsystem are evaluated by means of a modified Rudermann-Kittel-Kasuya-Yosida (RKKY) type procedure, which together with the solution of the electronic part allows for a self-consistent calculation of all the electronic and magnetic properties of the model. Results of model calculations allow to deduce the conditions for ferromagnetism in dependence of the electron density n, exchange coupling J and temperature T. The self-consistently calculated Curie temperature T{sub C} is presented and discussed in dependence of relevant parameters (J, n, and W) of the model. The second part of the thesis is concerned with the investigation of the temperature dependence of the electronic and magnetic properties of the rare-earth metal Gadolinium (Gd). The original Kondo-lattice model is extended to a multi-band Kondo-lattice model and combined with an ab-initio band structure calculation to take into account for the multi-bands in real systems. The single-particle energies of the model are taken from an augmented spherical wave (ASW) band structure calculation. The proposed method avoids the double counting of relevant

  1. Isotopic effect in phase transitions of (NH4)2HPO4 and (ND4)2DPO4

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    Diosa, J.E.; Coral, E.E.; Vargas, R.A.

    1996-01-01

    Specific heat and dielectric constant measurements at low frequency, have shown two transitions in the ionic systems (NH4)2HPO4 and (ND4)2DPO4 bellow 300 K. For (NH4)2HPO4, the transition are observed at 174 K and 246 K, while (ND4)2DPO4, they are observed at 147 K and 229 K. We have also found a shift of the transition temperatures to smaller values when the hydrogen is replaced by deuterium. The specific heat anomalies associated with these transitions are reversible in successive thermal cycles (heating and cooling) and we did not detect latent heat through them. Furthermore, we have detected anomalies in the dielectric constant in the same transition points. We have attributed these transition phases to reorientations of the tetrahedra of NH4 and ND4, so that the activation energy Ea for these process that we associated with the thermal energy KBTt required for the transition, is inversely related to the mass of the hydrogen isotope

  2. Synthesis of cyclophosphamide-4,4,5,5-d4

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    Walsh, S.P.; Chang, Y.H.; Ludeman, S.M.

    1995-01-01

    3-Hydroxypropionitrile was subjected to a base-catalyzed exchange reaction in D 2 O which provided 2,2-dideuterio-3-deuteroxypropionitrile (DOCH 2 CD 2 CN) in 70% yield. Reduction of the nitrile with LiAID 4 gave 3-amino-2,2,3,3-tetradeuteriopropan-1-ol (HOCH 2 CD 2 CD 2 NH 2 ) in a crude yield of 71%. Reaction of this intermediate with N,N-bis(2-chloroethyl)phosphoramidic dichloride [Cl 2 P(O)N(CH 2 CH 2 Cl) 2 ] followed by the combination of those chromatography fractions which contained only pure material gave cyclophosphamide-4,4,5,5-d 4 as a white oil in 13% yield. A portion of this oil was converted to the monohydrate by the addition of water (1.1 equivalents) and crystallization from ether/petroleum ether (62% yield). For the hydrate, MS analyses gave an average mole percent enrichment (with average deviation over 5 determinations) of 89.1 ± 0.5% d 4 . (author)

  3. [H3N(CH2)4NH3]2[Al4(C2O4)(H2PO4)2(PO4)4].4[H2O]: A new layered aluminum phosphate-oxalate

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    Peng Li; Li Jiyang; Yu Jihong; Li Guanghua; Fang Qianrong; Xu Ruren

    2005-01-01

    A new layered inorganic-organic hybrid aluminum phosphate-oxalate [H 3 N(CH 2 ) 4 NH 3 ] 2 [Al 4 (C 2 O 4 )(H 2 PO 4 ) 2 (PO 4 ) 4 ].4[H 2 O](AlPO-CJ25) has been synthesized hydrothermally, by using 1,4-diaminobutane (DAB) as structure-directing agent. The structure has been solved by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and further characterized by IR, 31 P MAS NMR, TG-DTA as well as compositional analyses. Crystal data: the triclinic space group P-1, a=8.0484(7) A, b=8.8608(8) A, c=13.2224(11) A, α=80.830(6) deg. , β=74.965(5) deg. , γ=78.782(6) deg. , Z=2, R 1[ I >2 σ ( I )] =0.0511 and wR 2(alldata) =0.1423. The alternation of AlO 4 tetrahedra and PO 4 tetrahedra gives rise to the four-membered corner-sharing chains, which are interconnected through AlO 6 octahedra to form the layered structure with 4,6-net sheet. Interestingly, oxalate ions are bis-bidentately bonded by participating in the coordination of AlO 6 , and bridging the adjacent AlO 6 octahedra. The layers are held with each other through strong H-bondings between the terminal oxygens. The organic ammonium cations and water molecules are located in the large cavities between the interlayer regions. -- Graphical abstract: The alternation of AlO 4 tetrahedra and PO 4 tetrahedra gives rise to the four-membered corner-sharing chains, which are interconnected through AlO 6 octahedra to form the layered structure with 4,6-net sheet. Oxalate ions are bis-bidentately boned by participating in the coordination of AlO 6 , and bridging the adjacent AlO 6 octahedra

  4. Sigma models in (4,4) harmonic superspace

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    Ivanov, E.; Joint Inst. for Nuclear Research, Dubna; Sutulin, A.

    1994-04-01

    We define basics of (4,4) 2D harmonic superspace with two independent sets of SU(2) harmonic variables and apply it to construct new superfield actions of (4,4) supersymmetric two-dimensional sigma models with torsion and mutually commuting left and right complex structures, as well as of their massive deformations. We show that the generic off-shell sigma model action is the general action of constrained analytic superfields q (1,1) representing twisted N=4 multiplets in (4,4) harmonic superspace. The massive term of q (1,1) is shown to be unique; it generates a scalar potential the form of which is determined by the metric on the target bosonic manifold. We discuss in detail (4,4) supersymmetric group manifold SU(2)xU(1) WZNW sigma model and its Liouville deformation. A deep analogy of the relevant superconformally invariant analytic superfield action to that of the improved tensor N=2 4D multiplet is found. We define (4,4) duality transformation and find new off-shell dual representations of the previously constructed actions via unconstrained analytic (4,4) superfields. The main peculiarities of the (4,4) duality transformation are: (i) It preserves manifest (4,4) supersymmetry; (ii) dual actions reveal a gauge invariance needed for the onshell equivalence to the original description; (iii) in the actions dual to the massive ones 2D supersymmetry is modified off shell by SU(2) tensor central charges. The dual representation suggests some hints of how to describe (4,4) models with non-commuting complex structures in the harmonic superspace. (orig.)

  5. Crystal structures of 4-methoxy-N-(4-methylphenylbenzenesulfonamide and N-(4-fluorophenyl-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide

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    Full Text Available Crystal structures of two N-(arylarylsulfonamides, namely, 4-methoxy-N-(4-methylphenylbenzenesulfonamide, C14H15NO3S, (I, and N-(4-fluorophenyl-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide, C13H12FNO3S, (II, were determined and analyzed. In (I, the benzenesulfonamide ring is disordered over two orientations, in a 0.516 (7:0.484 (7 ratio, which are inclined to each other at 28.0 (1°. In (I, the major component of the sulfonyl benzene ring and the aniline ring form a dihedral angle of 63.36 (19°, while in (II, the planes of the two benzene rings form a dihedral angle of 44.26 (13°. In the crystal structure of (I, N—H...O hydrogen bonds form infinite C(4 chains extended in [010], and intermolecular C—H...πaryl interactions link these chains into layers parallel to the ab plane. The crystal structure of (II features N—H...O hydrogen bonds forming infinite one dimensional C(4 chains along [001]. Further, a pair of C—H...O intermolecular interactions consolidate the crystal packing of (II into a three-dimensional supramolecular architecture.

  6. The Impact of Information System-Enabled Supply Chain Process Integration on Business Performance: A Resource-Based Analysis

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    2014-01-01

    This paper seeks to develop and test a model to examine the relationships between, technical aspects of IS resources (IS alignment, IS resources technical quality, IS advancement), supply chain process integration, and firm performance. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted to collect data from 227 supply chain, logistics, or procurement/purchasing managers of leading manufacturing and retail organizations. Drawing on resources-based view of the firm, and through extending the concept of...

  7. Sulfur K-edge absorption spectroscopy on selected biological systems; Schwefel-K-Kanten-Absorptionsspektroskopie an ausgewaehlten biologischen Systemen

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    Lichtenberg, Henning

    2008-07-15

    Sulfur is an essential element in organisms. In this thesis investigations of sulfur compounds in selected biological systems by XANES (X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure) spectroscopy are reported. XANES spectroscopy at the sulfur K-edge provides an excellent tool to gain information about the local environments of sulfur atoms in intact biological samples - no extraction processes are required. Spatially resolved measurements using a Kirkpatrick-Baez mirror focusing system were carried out to investigate the infection of wheat leaves by rust fungi. The results give information about changes in the sulfur metabolism of the host induced by the parasite and about the extension of the infection into visibly uninfected plant tissue. Furthermore, XANES spectra of microbial mats from sulfidic caves were measured. These mats are dominated by microbial groups involved in cycling sulfur. Additionally, the influence of sulfate deprivation and H{sub 2}S exposure on sulfur compounds in onion was investigated. To gain an insight into the thermal degradation of organic material the influence of roasting of sulfur compounds in coffee beans was studied. (orig.)

  8. Leadership, communication and decision making in man-machine systems; Fuehrung, Kommunikation und Entscheidungsfindung in Mensch-Maschine-Systemen

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    Bluhm, Thomas

    2008-07-01

    The contribution under consideration spans a wide curve from the first deadly accident of motorized aviation in the year 1908 up to newer tendencies of the so-called team resources management on observation points and control stations in order to pursue fundamental questions in man-machine systems. A continuous differentiation in the consideration of the factor human beings in complex technical systems is described. This is illustrated by the example of concepts for leadership, communication and decision making on observation points and control stations.

  9. Potential of neurotoxicity after a single oral dose of 4-bromo-, 4-chloro-, 4-fluoro- or 4-iodoaniline in rats.

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    Okazaki, Yoshimasa; Yamashita, Kotaro; Ishii, Hiroyuki; Sudo, Masato; Tsuchitani, Minoru

    2003-01-01

    The potential for neurotoxicity after a single oral dose of four halogenated aniline derivatives--4-bromoaniline (4-BA), 4-chloroaniline (4-CA), 4- fluoroaniline (4-FA) and 4-iodoaniline (4-IA)--was given to rats was investigated at or near the lethal dosage level. Hindlimb paralysis was found in the 4-BA, 4-CA and 4-FA groups on clinical observation, with the maximum incidence of 100% in the 4-BA and 4-FA groups and 66.7% in the 4-CA group. Detailed clinical observations with functional tests identified the following effects: reduced response of hindlimb extensor thrust, gait abnormality in the open field and decreased grip strength in the fore- or hindlimbs in the 4-BA, 4-CA and 4-FA groups; decreased number of supported rearing episodes in the open field in the 4-BA and 4-CA groups; abnormal landing in the aerial righting reflex in the 4-BA and 4-FA groups; and prolonged surface righting reflex in the 4-BA group. Spongy change in the white matter of the spinal cord and brainstem and nerve fibre degeneration in the peripheral nerves were found in all haloaniline-treated groups. The central and peripheral nervous systems were most severely affected in the 4-BA group and the lesions in the 4-IA group were limited in grade. This study demonstrates that a bolus dose of 4-haloanilines to rats induces a neurotoxicity similar in character to that evoked by the parent aniline. The decreasing order of neurotoxic potential appears to be 4-BA > 4-FA > or = 4-CA > 4-IA when comparing at or near the lethal dosage level. Copyright 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

  10. Poly[bis[μ-4-(4-carboxyphenoxybenzoato](μ-4,4′-oxydibenzoatobis[μ-3-(pyridin-4-yl-5-(pyridin-3-yl-1H-1,2,4-triazole]dicadmium(II

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    Full Text Available Three kinds of bridging ligands, 4,4′-oxydibenzoate, 4-(4-carboxyphenoxybenzoate and 3-(pyridin-4-yl-5-(pyridin-3-yl-1H-1,2,4-triazole, link the CdII cations to form the title polymeric complex, [Cd2(C14H8O5(C14H9O52(C12H9N52]n, in which each CdII cation is in a distorted N2O5 pentagonal–bipyramidal coordination geometry. The 4,4′-oxydibenzoate dianion exhibits point group symmetry 2, with the central O atom located on a twofold rotation axis. Classical N—H...O, O—H...N hydrogen bonds and weak C—H...O hydrogen bonds link the complex molecules into a three-dimensional supramolecular architecture. A solvent-accessible void of 53 (2 Å3 is observed, but no solvent molecule could reasonably located there.

  11. U4+ spectroscopic properties in Dsub(2d) with ThCl4, UCl4 and ThSiO4

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    Khan Malek, C.

    1985-01-01

    This thesis is concerned with the study of the electronic structure of the tetravalent actinide ions in solid state. The technique used was high resolution optical spectroscopy. We deal with the U 4+ ion (sf 2 ) in the monocrystals ThCl 4 , UCl 4 , and ThSiO 4 where the U 4+ ion is substituded for the Th 4+ ion by doping. Visible and infrared optical spectra were recorded between 300 and 4.2K. With these three compounds, it is possible to compare the influence of different environments of Dsub(2d) symmetry: real symmetry for U 4+ in UCl 4 and ThSiO 4 ; approximate symmetry in ThCl 4 , whose structure is incommensurate and modulated at low temperature. The fitting of the data was carried out by diagonalizing the hamiltonian which describes the interactions of the U 4+ ion in a crystal field with its environment. This fitting procedure led to a coherent set of spectroscopic parameters. The fluorescence of U 4+ was observed in ThCl 4 and ThSiO 4 and the effect of the incommensurate structure of ThCl 4 on the optical spectra was studied. The symmetry of the U 4+ sites was identified by site selective excitation experiments and a relationship between the incommensurate structure and the lifetime of U 4+ energy levels was found. In conclusion, the U 4+ energy levels in a relatively low crystal field were determined for compounds that have a similar coordination polyhedron about the actinide ion. The values for these energy levels were then compared to those of lanthanide and 3d elements [fr

  12. 4-[4-(4-Fluorophenyl-2-methyl-5-oxo-2,5-dihydroisoxazol-3-yl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide–4-[3-(4-fluorophenyl-2-methyl-5-oxo-2,5-dihydroisoxazol-4-yl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide (0.6/0.4

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    Simona Margutti

    2008-01-01

    Full Text Available The crystal structure of the title compound, C16H16FN2O2+·I−, was determined as part of a study of the biological activity of isoxazolone derivatives as p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK inhibitors. The X-ray crystal structure of 4-[4-(4-fluorophenyl-2-methyl-5-oxo-2,5-dihydroisoxazol-3-yl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide showed the presence of the regioisomer 4-[3-(4-fluorophenyl-2-methyl-5-oxo-2,5-dihydroisoxazol-4-yl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide. The synthesis of the former compound was achieved by reacting 4-(4-fluorophenyl-3-(4-pyridylisoxazol-5(2H-one after treatment with Et3N in dimethylformamide, with iodomethane. The unexpected formation of the regioisomer could be explained by a rearrangement occurring via aziridine of the isoxazolone compound. The regioisomers have site occupancies of 0.632 (4/0.368 (4. The two six members rings make a dihedral angle of 66.8 (2°.

  13. Electronic band structures of binary skutterudites

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    Khan, Banaras [Center for Computational Materials Science, University of Malakand, Chakdara (Pakistan); Department of Physics, University of Malakand, Chakdara (Pakistan); Aliabad, H.A. Rahnamaye [Department of Physics, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar (Iran, Islamic Republic of); Saifullah [Center for Computational Materials Science, University of Malakand, Chakdara (Pakistan); Department of Physics, University of Malakand, Chakdara (Pakistan); Jalali-Asadabadi, S. [Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Isfahan (UI), 81744 Isfahan (Iran, Islamic Republic of); Khan, Imad [Center for Computational Materials Science, University of Malakand, Chakdara (Pakistan); Department of Physics, University of Malakand, Chakdara (Pakistan); Ahmad, Iftikhar, E-mail: ahma5532@gmail.com [Center for Computational Materials Science, University of Malakand, Chakdara (Pakistan); Department of Physics, University of Malakand, Chakdara (Pakistan)

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    The electronic properties of complex binary skutterudites, MX{sub 3} (M = Co, Rh, Ir; X = P, As, Sb) are explored, using various density functional theory (DFT) based theoretical approaches including Green's Function (GW) as well as regular and non-regular Tran Blaha modified Becke Jhonson (TB-mBJ) methods. The wide range of calculated bandgap values for each compound of this skutterudites family confirm that they are theoretically as challenging as their experimental studies. The computationally expensive GW method, which is generally assume to be efficient in the reproduction of the experimental bandgaps, is also not very successful in the calculation of bandgaps. In this article, the issue of the theoretical bandgaps of these compounds is resolved by reproducing the accurate experimental bandgaps, using the recently developed non-regular TB-mBJ approach, based on DFT. The effectiveness of this technique is due to the fact that a large volume of the binary skutterudite crystal is empty and hence quite large proportion of electrons lie outside of the atomic spheres, where unlike LDA and GGA which are poor in the treatment of these electrons, this technique properly treats these electrons and hence reproduces the clear electronic picture of these compounds. - Highlights: • Theoretical and experimental electronic band structures of binary skutterudites are reviewed. • The literature reveals that none of the existing theoretical results are consistent with the experiments. • GW, regular and non-regular TB-mBJ methods are used to reproduce the correct results. • The GW and regular TB-mBJ results are better than the available results in literature. • However, non-regular TB-mBJ reproduces the correct experimental band structures.

  14. Ankyrin repeat and SOCS box containing protein 4 (Asb-4 colocalizes with insulin receptor substrate 4 (IRS4 in the hypothalamic neurons and mediates IRS4 degradation

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    Xia Zefeng

    2011-09-01

    Full Text Available Abstract Background The arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus regulates food intake. Ankyrin repeat and SOCS box containing protein 4 (Asb-4 is expressed in neuropeptide Y and proopiomelanocortin (POMC neurons in the arcuate nucleus, target neurons in the regulation of food intake and metabolism by insulin and leptin. However, the target protein(s of Asb-4 in these neurons remains unknown. Insulin receptor substrate 4 (IRS4 is an adaptor molecule involved in the signal transduction by both insulin and leptin. In the present study we examined the colocalization and interaction of Asb-4 with IRS4 and the involvement of Asb-4 in insulin signaling. Results In situ hybridization showed that the expression pattern of Asb-4 was consistent with that of IRS4 in the rat brain. Double in situ hybridization showed that IRS4 colocalized with Asb-4, and both Asb-4 and IRS4 mRNA were expressed in proopiomelanocortin (POMC and neuropeptide Y (NPY neurons within the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. In HEK293 cells co-transfected with Myc-tagged Asb-4 and Flag-tagged IRS4, Asb-4 co-immunoprecipitated with IRS4; In these cells endogenous IRS4 also co-immunoprecipitated with transfected Myc-Asb-4; Furthermore, Asb-4 co-immunoprecipitated with IRS4 in rat hypothalamic extracts. In HEK293 cells over expression of Asb-4 decreased IRS4 protein levels and deletion of the SOCS box abolished this effect. Asb-4 increased the ubiquitination of IRS4; Deletion of SOCS box abolished this effect. Expression of Asb-4 decreased both basal and insulin-stimulated phosphorylation of AKT at Thr308. Conclusions These data demonstrated that Asb-4 co-localizes and interacts with IRS4 in hypothalamic neurons. The interaction of Asb-4 with IRS4 in cell lines mediates the degradation of IRS4 and decreases insulin signaling.

  15. Study of ZrO2-H2SO4-(NH4)2SO4(NH4Cl)-H2O systems

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    Motov, D.L.; Sozinova, Yu.P.; Rys'kina, M.P.

    1988-01-01

    Regions of formation, composition and solubility of ammonium sulfatozirconates (ASZ) in ZrO 2 -H 2 SO 4 -(NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 (NH 4 Cl)-H 2 O systems at 25 and 75 deg C are studied by the isothermal method. Five ASZ: (NH 4 ) 2 Zr(OH) 2 (SO 4 ) 2 , NH 4 ZrOH(SO 4 ) 2 xH 2 O, NH 4 ZrO 0.5 (OH) 2 SO 4 x1.5H 2 O, (NH 4 ) 2 Zr(SO 4 ) 3 x2H 2 O, (NH 4 ) 4 Zr(SO 4 ) 4 x4H 2 O are detected, their properties are investigated. Main sulfates are new compounds never described ealier

  16. 4s24p3--4s4p4 and 4s24p3--4s2fp25s transitions in Y VII, Zr VIII, Nb IX, and MoX

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    Reader, J.; Acquista, N.

    1981-01-01

    Spectra of ionized Y, Zr, Nb, and Mo have been observed in sliding-spark and triggered-spark discharges on 10.7-m normal- and grazing-incidence spectrographs at the National Bureau of Standards in Washington, D. C. From these observations the 4s 2 4p 3 --4s4p 4 transitions in Y VII, Zr VIII, Nb IX, and Mo X have been identified. The 4s 2 4p 3 --4s 2 4p 2 5s transitions in Y VII-Mo X, previously identified by Rahimullah et al. [Phys. Scr. 14, 221--223 (1976); 18, 96--106 (1978)], have been confirmed. In Y VII the 4s 2 4p 3 --4s 2 4p 2 6s and 4s4p 4 --4p 5 transition also have been found. The parameters obtained from least-squares fits to the energy levels are compared with Hartree--Fock calculations. Preliminary values of the ionization energies have been determined as 110.02 +- 0.15 eV for Y VII, 133.7 +- 0.5 eV for Zr VIII, 159.2 +- 0.7 eV for Nb IX, and 186.4 +- 1.2 eV for Mo X

  17. Quality Certification 4 (QC4) for RE4 Performance Plots

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    The installation of two new wheels in the end-caps of the RPC system (RE4) is expected during LHC Long Shutdown (LS1). The RE4 upgrade project consists of 72 Super Modules (SM), each one made with 2 RPC chambers, for a total of 144 double-gap RPC chambers. To ensure the quality of the chambers several steps have been established for the Quality Certification (QC) of the RPC chamber production: QC1 (for components), QC2 (for gaps), QC3 (for chambers), QC4 (for chambers and super modules) and QC5 (Commissioning at P5). The results from the QC4 tests, performed for the new RPC, are presented in this note.

  18. Analysis of (NH4)2SO4/(NH4)H2PO4 mixtures by thermogravimetry and X-ray diffraction

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    Perez, Jose; Perez, Eduardo; Vas, Beatriz del; Garcia, Luis; Serrano, Jose Luis

    2006-01-01

    (NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 and (NH 4 )H 2 PO 4 are the principal components in the powder material used in fire extinguishers. In this paper the mutual influence in their thermal decomposition is investigated by thermogravimetry. Two methods for the quantification of both salts in mixtures (NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 /(NH 4 )H 2 PO 4 are proposed. The first employs thermogravimetry and is based on the measurement of the mass fraction in the 500-550 deg. C interval, once (NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 has totally decomposed to yield gaseous products. The second uses some selected peaks in the X-ray diffractogram

  19. N = (4,4 Supersymmetry and T-Duality

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    Malin Göteman

    2012-10-01

    Full Text Available A sigma model with four-dimensional target space parametrized by chiral and twisted chiral N =(2,2 superfields can be extended to N =(4,4 supersymmetry off-shell, but this is not true for a model of semichiral fields, where the N = (4,4 supersymmetry can only be realized on-shell. The two models can be related to each other by T-duality. In this paper we perform a duality transformation from a chiral and twisted chiral model with off-shell N = (4,4 supersymmetry to a semichiral model. We find that additional non-linear terms must be added to the original transformations to obtain a semichiral model with N =(4,4 supersymmetry, and that the algebra closes on-shell as a direct consequence of the T-duality.

  20. Thermal and x-ray studies on Tl2U(MoO4)3 and Tl4U(MoO4)4

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    Dahale, N.D.; Keskar, Meera; Kulkarni, N.K.; Singh Mudher, K.D.

    2006-01-01

    In the quaternary Tl-U(IV)-Mo-O system, two new compounds namely Tl 2 U(MoO 4 ) 3 and Tl 4 U(MoO 4 ) 4 were prepared and characterized by powder X-ray diffraction and thermal methods. These compounds were prepared by solid state reactions of Tl 2 MoO 4 , UMoO 5 and MoO 3 in the required stoichiometric ratio at 500 deg C in evacuated sealed quartz ampoule. The XRD data of Tl 2 U(MoO 4 ) 3 and Tl 4 U(MoO 4 ) 4 were indexed on orthorhombic cell. TG curves of Tl 2 U(MoO 4 ) 3 and Tl 4 U(MoO 4 ) 4 did not show any weight change up to 700 deg C in an inert atmosphere. During heating in an inert atmosphere, Tl 2 U(MoO 4 ) 3 and Tl 4 U(MoO 4 ) 4 showed endothermic Dta peaks due to melting of the compounds at 519 and 565 deg C, respectively. (author)

  1. Thermophysical properties of Na2Th (MoO4)3 (s) and Na4Th (MoO4)4 (s)

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    Dash, Smruti; Rakshit, S.K.; Singh, Ziley; Keskar, Meera; Dahale, N.D.

    2009-01-01

    The heat capacity of Na 2 Th (MoO 4 ) 3 (s) and Na 4 Th (MoO 4 ) 4 (s) have been measured by differential scanning calorimeter in the temperature range 318 to 845 K. The corresponding values are: C p,m (Na 2 Th (MoO 4 ) 3 ,s,T) (JK-1 mol-1) 368.710+ 1.0 10-1 (T/K) - 4950267 (K/T)2 (318 ≤ T (K) ≤ 845). C p,m (Na 4 Th (MoO 4 ) 4 ,s,T) (JK-1 mol-1) = 638.761+ 5.12 10-3 (T/K) - 12691691 (K/T)-2 (318 ≤ T (K) ≤ 845). Experimental heat capacity values for Na 2 Th (MoO 4 ) 3 (s) match reasonably well with that of additive oxide values. But C p,m (T) values of Na 4 Th (MoO 4 ) 4 (s) deviates substantially from the additive oxide values above 700 K. The uncertainty of the measurements reported in this study is calculated to be within 1 to 3 % . (author)

  2. 10 CFR 960.4-2-4 - Climatic changes.

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    ... 10 Energy 4 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Climatic changes. 960.4-2-4 Section 960.4-2-4 Energy... REPOSITORY Postclosure Guidelines § 960.4-2-4 Climatic changes. (a) Qualifying condition. The site shall be... years would not adversely affect waste isolation. (2) A geologic setting in which climatic changes have...

  3. (4-Aminobenzenesulfonatoheptaaquagadolinium(III 4-aminobenzenesulfonate nitrate 4,4′-bipyridyl tetrasolvate dihydrate

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    Full Text Available In the title compound, [Gd(C6H6O3S(H2O7](C6H6O3S(NO3·4C10H8N2·2H2O, the GdIII ion is octacoordinated by seven water molecules and one O-bonded 4-aminobenzenesulfonate anion in a square-antiprismatic arrangement. In the crystal, the components are linked by N—H...O, O—H...N and O—H...O hydrogen bonds.

  4. SYNTHESIS AND HEMOLYTIC PROPERTIES OF DERIVATIVES OF 4,4'-DIHYDROXYBIPHENYL – 2,2'-[BIPHENYL-4,4'- DIYLBIS(OXY]BIS[N-(METHYLAMINOALKILACETAMIDES

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    Full Text Available The purpose of this work was synthesis of 4,4’-dihydroxybiphenyl derivatives, namely 2,2’-[biphenyl-4,4’-diylbis(oxy]bis[N-(2-aminoalkylacetamide], study of their hemolytic properties and the effect of the side chain structure on hemolytic properties. 2,2’-[Biphenyl-4,4’-diylbis(oxy]diacetic acid was synthesized by alkylation of 4,4’-dihydroxybiphenyl with methylbromoacetate, followed by alkaline hydrolysis. Chloroanhydride was obtained by treatment of this acid with thionyl chloride. 2,2’-[Biphenyl-4,4’-diylbis(oxy]  bis-[N-(2-aminoalkylacetamides] were synthesized in the biphasic media (dichloromethane/ aqueous sodium carbonate. Structures of synthesized compounds were proved by mass-spectrometryand 1Н NMR. Hemolytic properties were studied using healthy donors’ erythrocytes 0(I/Rh+. The absence of hemolytic properties for obtained compounds was shown, unlike similar 4,4’-aminoalkoxybiphenyls for which a significant hemolysis was shown. Thus, replacement of the ethylene group with amide group in the side chain of 4,4’-bissubstituted biphenyls significantly reduces hemolytic properties.

  5. 4 CFR 25.4 - Preservation of property.

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    ... 4 Accounts 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Preservation of property. 25.4 Section 25.4 Accounts GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE GENERAL PROCEDURES CONDUCT IN THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE BUILDING AND ON ITS GROUNDS § 25.4 Preservation of property. The improper disposal of rubbish in the GAO...

  6. Synthesis of (E-2,4-Dinitro-N-((2E,4E-4-phenyl-5-(pyrrolidin-1-ylpenta-2,4-dienylideneaniline

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    Full Text Available (E-2,4-Dinitro-N-((2E,4E-4-phenyl-5-(pyrrolidin-1-ylpenta-2,4-dienylidene aniline dye was prepared in one pot by reaction of premade N-2,4-dinitrophenyl-3-phenylpyridinium chloride (DNPPC and pyrrolidine in absolute MeOH.

  7. Photoelectron spectroscopy of B4O4 (-): Dual 3c-4e π hyperbonds and rhombic 4c-4e o-bond in boron oxide clusters.

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    Tian, Wen-Juan; Zhao, Li-Juan; Chen, Qiang; Ou, Ting; Xu, Hong-Guang; Zheng, Wei-Jun; Zhai, Hua-Jin; Li, Si-Dian

    2015-04-07

    Gas-phase anion photoelectron spectroscopy (PES) is combined with global structural searches and electronic structure calculations at the hybrid Becke 3-parameter exchange functional and Lee-Yang-Parr correlation functional (B3LYP) and single-point coupled-cluster with single, double, and perturbative triple excitations (CCSD(T)) levels to probe the structural and electronic properties and chemical bonding of the B4O4 (0/-) clusters. The measured PES spectra of B4O4 (-) exhibit a major band with the adiabatic and vertical detachment energies (ADE and VDE) of 2.64 ± 0.10 and 2.81 ± 0.10 eV, respectively, as well as a weak peak with the ADE and VDE of 1.42 ± 0.08 and 1.48 ± 0.08 eV. The former band proves to correspond to the Y-shaped global minimum of Cs B4O4 (-) ((2)A″), with the calculated ADE/VDE of 2.57/2.84 eV at the CCSD(T) level, whereas the weak band is associated with the second lowest-energy, rhombic isomer of D2h B4O4 (-) ((2)B2g) with the predicted ADE/VDE of 1.43/1.49 eV. Both anion structures are planar, featuring a B atom or a B2O2 core bonded with terminal BO and/or BO2 groups. The same Y-shaped and rhombic structures are also located for the B4O4 neutral cluster, albeit with a reversed energy order. Bonding analyses reveal dual three-center four-electron (3c-4e) π hyperbonds in the Y-shaped B4O4 (0/-) clusters and a four-center four-electron (4c-4e) π bond, that is, the so-called o-bond in the rhombic B4O4 (0/-) clusters. This work is the first experimental study on a molecular system with an o-bond.

  8. Exergames for health and fitness: the roles of GPS and geosocial apps.

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    Boulos, Maged N Kamel; Yang, Stephen P

    2013-04-05

    Large numbers of children and adolescents in Canada, UK and USA are not getting their recommended daily dose of moderate to vigorous physical activity, and are thus more prone to obesity and its ill health effects. Exergames (video games that require physical activity to play) are rapidly gaining user acceptance, and may have the potential to increase physical activity levels among young people. Mobile exergames for GPS (global positioning system)-enabled smartphones and mini-tablets take players outdoors, in the open air, unlike console exergames, e.g., Xbox 360 Kinect exergames, which limit players to playing indoors in front of a TV set. In this paper and its companion 'Additional file 1', we review different examples of GPS exergames and of gamified geosocial apps and gadgets (mobile, location-aware apps and devices with social and gamification features), and briefly discuss some of the issues surrounding their use. Further research is needed to document best practices in this area, quantify the exact health and fitness benefits of GPS exergames and apps (under different settings and scenarios), and find out what is needed to improve them and the best ways to promote their adoption by the public.

  9. Expanding of balancing options for renewable energy. The impact on economic development and government income; Verruimen salderingsmogelijkheden voor hernieuwbare energie. Wat is de impact op economische groei en overheidsinkomsten?

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    Franken, R.; Van Melle, T.

    2011-11-15

    Small-scale production of renewable electricity by households and businesses can be balanced with electricity purchased from the grid. This prevents that these energy producers pay energy taxes for electricity they supply back to the grid. The balancing option, however, is limited to a maximum of 5000 kWh per year, which also limits the size of cost-effective renewable electricity generation systems. By expanding the balancing option and under specific conditions, investment in larger systems can also be cost-effective. This would accelerate the market introduction of renewable electricity generation for households and smaller businesses [Dutch] Kleinschalige hernieuwbare elektriciteitsproductie bij huishoudens en bedrijven kan gesaldeerd worden met elektriciteit die wordt afgenomen van het net. Dit voorkomt dat deze producenten energiebelasting betalen over elektriciteit die zij uiteindelijk weer terugleveren. De mogelijkheid om te salderen is echter beperkt tot een maximum van 5000 kWh per jaar, waarmee ook de grootte van rendabele hernieuwbare opweksystemen beperkt wordt. Met een verruiming zouden, onder bepaalde omstandigheden, investeringen in grotere systemen ook rendabel kunnen worden. Dit zou een versnelling in de marktintroductie kunnen geven van hernieuwbare opwek bij huishoudens en kleinere bedrijven. In deze studie worden de effecten in kaart gebracht.

  10. Adhesion and interface problems of EB-PVD thermal barrier coatings; Grenzschichtproblematik und Haftung von EB-PVD-Waermedaemmschichtsystemen

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    Fritscher, K.; Leyens, C. [Deutsche Forschungsanstalt fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR), Koeln (Germany). Inst. fuer Werkstoff-Forschung

    1996-12-31

    Loss of adhesion in thermal insulation layers produced by EB-PVD may be caused by surface morphologies or oxide phases resulting from previous process stages, e.g. shot peening, or inappropriate annealing conditions. These undesirable oxide phases are mostly spinels and silicates which pose mechanical problems. Annealing and densification must be modified in order to promote the formation of {alpha}-Al{sub 2}O{sub 3} layers. It may also be possible to avoid certain categories of flaws by changing one material partner (e.g. by using {beta}-NiAl-free adhesive layers). [Deutsch] Die Ursachen der Einbussen der Haftung in WDS-Systemen aus EB-PVD-Fertigung liegen oft in der Ausbildung von Oberflaechenmorphologien oder von Oxidphasen begruendet, die aus den der WDS-Beschichtung vorangehenden Verfahrensschritten wie z.B. des Glasperlstrahlens und von unangemessenen Gluehbedingungen herruehren koennen. Bei diesen unerwuenschten Oxidphasen handelt es sich u.a. um Spinelle und Silikate, die in mechanischer Hinsicht problematisch sind. Glueh- und Verdichtungsroutinen sind entsprechend zu modifizieren, um die Bildung von {alpha}-Al{sub 2}O{sub 3}-Schichten zu foerdern. Moeglicherweise sind gewisse Fehlerkategorien bereits dadurch zu umgehen, dass ein Materialpartner geaendert wird (Beispiel: {beta}-NiAl-freie Haftschichten anwenden). (orig.)

  11. Developing an optimized treatment strategy for anaerobic waste water cleaning; Entwicklung einer optimierten Behandlungstrategie fuer die anaerobe Abwasserreinigung

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    Wenzel, W.; Manz, W.; Szewzyk, U.; Kozariszczuk, M.; Kraume, M. [Technische Univ. Berlin (Germany)

    1999-07-01

    The paper looks into the opportunities for and limitations of using oligonucleotide probes for in-situ hybridisation in anaerobic systems. As is demonstrated, a large part of the populations can be detected using this method and different physiological groups like sulfate reducers and methanogens can be verified with a high resolution. The technique permits assessing the physiological activity of these groups so that inferences to reactor performance can be drawn. Various physiological groups such as fermenters and homoacetogenous bacteria so far can be detected with inadequate resolution only. Ongoing work with a view to amending this is described. (orig.) [German] Dieser Beitrag beschaeftigt sich mit den Moeglichkeiten und Limitierungen des Einsatzes von Oligonukleotidsonden zur in situ Hybridisierung in anaeroben Systemen. Es wird gezeigt, dass ein grosser Teil der Population mit Hilfe dieser Methode erfasst werden kann und verschiedene physiologische Gruppen wie die Sulfatreduzierer und die Methanogenen mit hoher Aufloesung nachgewiesen werden koennen. Die physiologische Aktivitaet dieser Gruppen kann abgeschaetzt werden und damit sind Rueckschluesse auf die Reaktorleistung moeglich. Verschiedene physiologische Gruppen wie die Gaerer und die homoacetogenen Bakterien werden bisher nur in unzureichender Aufloesung erfasst. Die derzeit laufenden Arbeiten zur Loesung dieser Probleme werden beschrieben. (orig.)

  12. The use potential of aquifer thermal energy storage systems in Canada; Das Anwendungspotential fuer Aquiferwaermespeichersysteme in Kanada

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    Cruickshanks, F. [Environment Canada, Dartmouth, ON (Canada); Morofski, E. [Government Services Canada, Ottawa, ON (Canada). Technology RD and D

    1994-12-31

    This paper offers a brief overview of the historical and technical aspects of aquifer thermal energy storage and its use potential in commercial buildings in Canada. Aquifer thermal energy storage systems are now attractive both for new commercial buildings in Canada and for some already existing ones. This holds true especially of the Atlantic region, where fuel costs are rising and electric power rates vary according to the time of day. The simple pay-back period for ATES systems is between zero and five years. The economic aspects of the use of ATES systems in buildings are pointed out. (orig./BWI) [Deutsch] Dieser Beitrag gibt eine kurze Uebersicht der historischen und technischen Aspekte der Waermespeicherung in Aquiferen und deren Verwendungspotential in kommerziellen Gebaeuden in Kanada. Aquiferwaermespeicherungssysteme sind nunmehr attraktiv sowohl fuer neue als auch fuer manche bereits bestehenden kommerziellen Gebaeude in Kanada. Dies gilt insbesondere fuer die atlantische Region wegen der dort steigenden Kosten fuer Brennstoffe und tageszeitabhaengigen fuer elektrischen Strom. Die einfache Amortisationszeit fuer ATES-Systeme liegt zwischen null und fuenf Jahren. Die wirtschaftlichen Gesichtspunkte des Einsatzes von ATES-Systemen in kommerziellen Gebaeuden werden angefuehrt. (orig./BWI)

  13. Diagnostic systems for motor vehicles. From diagnosis and moni; Diagnosesysteme fuer Kraftfahrzeuge. Von der Diagnose und Ueberwachung bis zum E-Commerce

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    Baeker, B.; Forchert, T. [DB DaimlerChrysler AG, Stuttgart (Germany). Abt. FT2/ED

    2001-07-01

    Starting from the technical necessity of having monitoring and diagnostic systems in all compartments of modern passenger cars, the contribution discusses how new service concepts can be integrated as well. New diagnostic approaches are outlined which, in addition to failure detection, also enable optimization of the development process chain. At the same time, the depth of diagnosis is improved in order to obtain a multitude of new meta information while driving, which will serve as a basis for installing new services in the vehicle. [German] Gestiegend Komfortanforderungen und die gewachsene Komplexitaet in heutigen und zukuenftigen Elektrik/Elektronik-Systemen fuer Kraftfahrzeuge erfordern leistungsfaehige Diagnosesysteme. Um gleichzeitig im Rahmen der Globalisierung die Wertschoepfungskette weiter zu staerken, muessen als logische Konsequenz des Marktes Ansaetze fuer neuartige Dienstleistungskonzepte erdacht und integriert werden. Dieser Aufsatz diskutiert ausgehend von der technischen Notwendigkeit zukuenftiger Ueberwachungs- und Diagnosesysteme in allen Bereichen moderner Kraftfahrzeuge moegliche Wege zu derartigen Ansaetzen denkbarer systemuebergreifender Dienstleistungsschritte am Fahrzeug. Dabei werden technologisch neuartige Diagnoseansaetze skizziert, die neben einer Fehlererkennung auch die Optimierung der Entwicklungsprozesskette zulassen. Eine gleichzeitige Erhoehung der Diagnosetiefe schafft die Grundlage, eine Vielzahl neuer Meta-Informationen waehrend der Fahrt zu generieren. Diese bilden die Basis fuer neue Dienste am Fahrzeug. (orig.)

  14. Assessment of the safety factor of the new EC-specified test gas for intrinsically safe electric circuits of mining equipment; Ermittlung des Sicherheitsfaktors des neuen in der EG festgelegten Pruefgases fuer eigensichere Stromkreise von Bergbau-Betriebsmitteln

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    Hauke, R. [Fachstelle fuer Sicherheit Elektrischer Betriebsmittel, Dortmund (Germany). Bergbauversuchsstrecke

    2001-07-01

    The real safety factor of the new gas (52 % by volume H{sub '}'/air mixture) was compared to the earlier gas mixture (ethylene) for group I (methane) was investigated. Further, it was investigated whether more or less intrinsically safe systems can be connected to a single supply source. Extensive experiments were carried out in two test sites, supplemented by evaluations of earlier BVS experiments and a literature search. [German] Im Rahmen des Vorhabens sollte die Hoehe des realen Sicherheitsfaktors der neuen Wasserstoffmischung (52 Vol.-% H{sub 2}/Luft-Gemisch) im Vergleich zu der frueher verwandten Pruefgasmischung (Ethylen) fuer die Gruppe I (Methan) untersucht werden. Ebenfalls sollte eine Antwort auf die Frage gesucht werden, ob das neue Pruefgasgemisch eine Erleichterung fuer die Bescheinigungspraxis von eigensicheren Systemen fuer den Steinkohlenbergbau mit sich bringt (mehr Verbraucher an eine speisende Quelle moeglich) oder ob eine Beschraenkung (wesentlich weniger Verbraucher an eine speisende Quelle) zu erwarten ist. Beide Fragestellungen konnte durch ein umfangreiches Versuchsprogramm, das an zwei aufgebauten Pruefplaetzen innerhalb der verlaengerten Projektlaufzeit durchgefuehrt wurde, in Verbindung mit der Neuauswertung aelterer Versuche der BVS und der recherchierten Literatur beantwortet werden. (orig.)

  15. Interleukin-4 (IL4 and Interleukin-4 receptor (IL4RA polymorphisms in asthma: a case control study

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    Lorente Félix

    2005-11-01

    Full Text Available Abstract Background IL4/IL4RA pathway plays an important role in atopy and asthma. Different polymorphisms in IL4 and IL4RA genes have been described. Particularly, -33C>TIL4 and 576Q>RIL4RA SNPs have been independently associated to atopy and asthma. The purpose of this study was to analyse these polymorphisms in a population of patients with a well-characterized asthma phenotype. Methods A total of 212 unrelated Caucasian individuals, 133 patients with asthma and 79 healthy subjects without symptoms or history of asthma or atopy and with negative skin prick tests were recruited. Lung function was measured by spirometry and asthma was specialist physician-diagnosed according to the ATS (American Thoracic Society criteria and classified following the GINA (Global Initiative for Asthma guidelines. Skin prick tests were performed according to EAACI recommendations. -33C>TIL4 was studied with TaqMan assay and 576Q>RIL4RA by PCR-RFLP technique. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was analysed in all groups. Dichotomous variables were analysed using χ2, Fisher exact test, Monte Carlo simulation test and odds ratio test. To model the effects of multiple covariates logistic regression was used. Results No statistically significant differences between the group of patients with asthma and the controls were found when the allele and genotype distribution of -33C>TIL4 and 576Q>RIL4RA polymorphisms were compared. However, the T allele of the -33C>TIL4 SNP was more frequent in patients with persistent asthma. Multivariate analysis adjusted for age and sex confirmed that carriers of allele T had an increased risk of persistent asthma (OR:2.77, 95%CI:1.18–6.49; p = 0.019. Analysis of combination of polymorphisms showed that patients carrying both the T allele of -33C>TIL4 and the A allele of 576Q>RIL4RA had an increased risk of asthma. This association was particularly observed in persistent asthma [Fisher's p value = 0.0021, Monte Carlo p value (after 104

  16. 27 CFR 4.4 - Delegations of the Administrator.

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  17. 39 CFR 4.4 - Deputy Postmaster General.

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    ... 39 Postal Service 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Deputy Postmaster General. 4.4 Section 4.4 Postal... described at 39 U.S.C. 202(d), 203. The Deputy Postmaster General shall act as Postmaster General during the.... The Governors set the compensation and benefits of the Deputy Postmaster General, subject to 39 U.S.C...

  18. catena-Poly[[[triaqua[3-(4-carboxyphenoxyphthalato-κO2]manganese(II]-μ-4,4′-bipyridine-κ2N:N′] 4,4′-bipyridine monosolvate dihydrate

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    2013-02-01

    Full Text Available In the title compound, {[Mn(C15H8O7(C10H8N2(H2O3]·C10H8N2·2H2O}n, the bridging mode of the coordinating 4,4′-bipyridine ligands leads to the formation of polymeric zigzag chains parallel to [0-11]. The chains are separated by 4,4′-bipyridine and water solvent molecules. Within a chain, the MnII atom is six-coordinated by two N atoms of the bridging 4,4′-bipyridine ligands, three water O atoms and one carboxylate O atom of a single deprotonated 3-(4-carboxyphenoxyphthalic acid ligand. Both coordinating and solvent 4,4′-bipyridine molecules are situated on centres of inversion. An intricate network of O—H...O and O—H...N hydrogen bonds involving the carboxy group, the coordinating water molecules and the two types of solvent molecules leads to the formation of a three-dimensional network.

  19. Integration of g4tools in Geant4

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    Hřivnáčová, Ivana

    2014-01-01

    g4tools, that is originally part of the inlib and exlib packages, provides a very light and easy to install set of C++ classes that can be used to perform analysis in a Geant4 batch program. It allows to create and manipulate histograms and ntuples, and write them in supported file formats (ROOT, AIDA XML, CSV and HBOOK). It is integrated in Geant4 through analysis manager classes, thus providing a uniform interface to the g4tools objects and also hiding the differences between the classes for different supported output formats. Moreover, additional features, such as for example histogram activation or support for Geant4 units, are implemented in the analysis classes following users requests. A set of Geant4 user interface commands allows the user to create histograms and set their properties interactively or in Geant4 macros. g4tools was first introduced in the Geant4 9.5 release where its use was demonstrated in one basic example, and it is already used in a majority of the Geant4 examples within the Geant4 9.6 release. In this paper, we will give an overview and the present status of the integration of g4tools in Geant4 and report on upcoming new features.

  20. Thermochemical studies of 4-tert-butylbiphenyl and 4,4'-di-tert-butylbiphenyl

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    Melkhanova, Svetlana V.; Pimenova, Svetlana M.; Chelovskaya, Nelly V.; Miroshnichenko, Eugenii A.; Pashchenko, Larisa L.; Nesterov, Igor A.; Naumkin, P.V.

    2009-01-01

    The standard massic energies of compounds of 4-tert-butylbiphenyl and 4,4'-di-tert-butylbiphenyl were measured at T = 298.15 K by static-bomb combustion calorimetry. The standard enthalpies of vaporization, fusion and sublimation were measured in a Calvet microcalorimeter, or by differential scanning calorimetry. The standard molar enthalpies of formation in the condensed and gaseous states were obtained from these data. The tert-butyl group increments for the substitution of one hydrogen atom in a position '4' in biphenyl molecule were calculated

  1. Synthesis, physical and chemical properties, antihypoxic activity of some 5-[((5-(adamantane-1-yl-4-R-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthiomethyl]-N-R1-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-amines and 5-[((5-(adamantane-1-yl-4-R-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthiomethyl]-4-R1-4H-1,2,4-t

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    2018-03-01

    Full Text Available Today, an increase of natural and technogenic situations leads to the disorders of the central nervous system, functional-metabolic processes, vascular diseases, in particular, acute cerebral blood flow disorders. In addition, the changes occurring on the molecular and cellular levels are in the basis of the functional violations of individual systems and the organism as a whole. Hypoxia not only complicates the disease course, but in most cases, determines its outcome. The important role in the fight against hypoxia belongs to antioxidants, which improve the circulating oxygen utilization by the body, reduce its need for the organs and tissues, which is not only expedient but necessary for the treatment of many acute and chronic pathological processes. So, the frequency of the hypoxic states and a wide range of factors causing them determine the relevance of new ways and methods finding to overcome the oxygen deficiency. The aim of this work is the purposeful search of some 5-[((5-(adamantane-1-yl-4-R-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthiomethyl]-N-R1-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-amines and 5-[((5-(adamantane-1-yl-4-R-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthiomethyl]-4-R1-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiols, the study of their physical and chemical properties and pharmacological screening of the antihypoxic activity of the obtained compounds. Materials and methods. The study of physical and chemical properties was conducted on certified and licensed modern equipment. Antihypoxic activity was studied during the modeling process of hypoxia with hypercapnia. Mexidol was used as a comparison drug in studies at a dose of 100 mg/kg. Results. As the result of the study, it was found that the synthesized compounds and the comparison drug influenced on rats’ life span differently. Compounds, the antihypoxic activity of which exceeded control have been discovered, and others’ were at the level of Mexidol. A number of compounds showed a somewhat less activity in comparison with control, and two

  2. 4-Chloroanilinium 2-carboxy-4,5-dichlorobenzoate

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    Graham Smith

    2009-09-01

    Full Text Available The structure of the 1:1 proton-transfer compound of 4-chloroaniline with 4,5-dichlorophthalic acid (DCPA, viz. C6H7ClN+·C8H3Cl2O4−, has been determined at 130 K. The non-planar hydrogen phthalate anions and the 4-chloroanilinium cations form two-dimensional O—H...O and N—H...O hydrogen-bonded substructures which have no peripheral extension. Between the sheets there are weak π–π associations between alternating cation–anion aromatic ring systems [shortest centroid–centroid separation = 3.735 (4 Å].

  3. Photoelectron spectroscopy of B4O4−: Dual 3c-4e π hyperbonds and rhombic 4c-4e o-bond in boron oxide clusters

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    Tian, Wen-Juan; Chen, Qiang; Ou, Ting; Li, Si-Dian; Zhao, Li-Juan; Xu, Hong-Guang; Zheng, Wei-Jun; Zhai, Hua-Jin

    2015-01-01

    Gas-phase anion photoelectron spectroscopy (PES) is combined with global structural searches and electronic structure calculations at the hybrid Becke 3-parameter exchange functional and Lee-Yang-Parr correlation functional (B3LYP) and single-point coupled-cluster with single, double, and perturbative triple excitations (CCSD(T)) levels to probe the structural and electronic properties and chemical bonding of the B 4 O 4 0/− clusters. The measured PES spectra of B 4 O 4 − exhibit a major band with the adiabatic and vertical detachment energies (ADE and VDE) of 2.64 ± 0.10 and 2.81 ± 0.10 eV, respectively, as well as a weak peak with the ADE and VDE of 1.42 ± 0.08 and 1.48 ± 0.08 eV. The former band proves to correspond to the Y-shaped global minimum of C s B 4 O 4 − ( 2 A″), with the calculated ADE/VDE of 2.57/2.84 eV at the CCSD(T) level, whereas the weak band is associated with the second lowest-energy, rhombic isomer of D 2h B 4 O 4 − ( 2 B 2g ) with the predicted ADE/VDE of 1.43/1.49 eV. Both anion structures are planar, featuring a B atom or a B 2 O 2 core bonded with terminal BO and/or BO 2 groups. The same Y-shaped and rhombic structures are also located for the B 4 O 4 neutral cluster, albeit with a reversed energy order. Bonding analyses reveal dual three-center four-electron (3c-4e) π hyperbonds in the Y-shaped B 4 O 4 0/− clusters and a four-center four-electron (4c-4e) π bond, that is, the so-called o-bond in the rhombic B 4 O 4 0/− clusters. This work is the first experimental study on a molecular system with an o-bond

  4. A theoretical survey of 4s-4p and 4p-4d transitions in nickel-like ions through Sn XXIII

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    Wyart, J.F.

    1987-01-01

    The predictions of 4s-4p and 4p-4d transitions derived from Slater-Condon type calculations of 3d 9 4s, -4p and -4d configurations in the sequence Zn III-Se VII have been recently confirmed experimentally through Mo XV. These new data are used here to refine the predictions in the sequence Mo XV-Sn XXIII. The radial parameters involved in the three configurations are determined in generalized least-squares fits using all known levels in the sequence. (orig.)

  5. New quantitative safety standards: different techniques, different results?

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    Rouvroye, J.L.; Brombacher, A.C.

    1999-01-01

    Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) are used in the process industry to perform safety functions. Many factors can influence the safety of a SIS like system layout, diagnostics, testing and repair. In standards like the German DIN no quantitative analysis is demanded (DIN V 19250 Grundlegende Sicherheitsbetrachtungen fuer MSR-Schutzeinrichtungen, Berlin, 1994; DIN/VDE 0801 Grundsaetze fuer Rechner in Systemen mit Sicherheitsaufgaben, Berlin, 1990). The analysis according to these standards is based on expert opinion and qualitative analysis techniques. New standards like the IEC 61508 (IEC 61508 Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems, IEC, Geneve, 1997) and the ISA-S84.01 (ISA-S84.01.1996 Application of Safety Instrumented Systems for the Process Industries, Instrument Society of America, Research Triangle Park, 1996) require quantitative risk analysis but do not prescribe how to perform the analysis. Earlier publications of the authors (Rouvroye et al., Uncertainty in safety, new techniques for the assessment and optimisation of safety in process industry, D W. Pyatt (ed), SERA-Vol. 4, Safety engineering and risk analysis, ASME, New York 1995; Rouvroye et al., A comparison study of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques for the assessment of safety in industry, P.C. Cacciabue, I.A. Papazoglou (eds), Proceedings PSAM III conference, Crete, Greece, June 1996) have shown that different analysis techniques cover different aspects of system behaviour. This paper shows by means of a case study, that different (quantitative) analysis techniques may lead to different results. The consequence is that the application of the standards to practical systems will not always lead to unambiguous results. The authors therefore propose a technique to overcome this major disadvantage

  6. Photoelectron spectroscopy of B4O4-: Dual 3c-4e π hyperbonds and rhombic 4c-4e o-bond in boron oxide clusters

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    Tian, Wen-Juan; Zhao, Li-Juan; Chen, Qiang; Ou, Ting; Xu, Hong-Guang; Zheng, Wei-Jun; Zhai, Hua-Jin; Li, Si-Dian

    2015-04-01

    Gas-phase anion photoelectron spectroscopy (PES) is combined with global structural searches and electronic structure calculations at the hybrid Becke 3-parameter exchange functional and Lee-Yang-Parr correlation functional (B3LYP) and single-point coupled-cluster with single, double, and perturbative triple excitations (CCSD(T)) levels to probe the structural and electronic properties and chemical bonding of the B4O40/- clusters. The measured PES spectra of B4O4- exhibit a major band with the adiabatic and vertical detachment energies (ADE and VDE) of 2.64 ± 0.10 and 2.81 ± 0.10 eV, respectively, as well as a weak peak with the ADE and VDE of 1.42 ± 0.08 and 1.48 ± 0.08 eV. The former band proves to correspond to the Y-shaped global minimum of Cs B4O4- (2A″), with the calculated ADE/VDE of 2.57/2.84 eV at the CCSD(T) level, whereas the weak band is associated with the second lowest-energy, rhombic isomer of D2h B4O4- (2B2g) with the predicted ADE/VDE of 1.43/1.49 eV. Both anion structures are planar, featuring a B atom or a B2O2 core bonded with terminal BO and/or BO2 groups. The same Y-shaped and rhombic structures are also located for the B4O4 neutral cluster, albeit with a reversed energy order. Bonding analyses reveal dual three-center four-electron (3c-4e) π hyperbonds in the Y-shaped B4O40/- clusters and a four-center four-electron (4c-4e) π bond, that is, the so-called o-bond in the rhombic B4O40/- clusters. This work is the first experimental study on a molecular system with an o-bond.

  7. Synthesis of 1-Substituted-4-(Pyridin-4-yl)

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    Purpose: To synthesize a new series of 1-substituted-4-(pyridin-4-yl) [1,2,4] triazolo [4,3-a]quinazolin- 5(4H)-ones and evaluate them for H1-antihistaminic activity with negligible side effects in guinea pigs. Methods: The synthesized compounds were characterized by Infrared spectroscopy (IR), proton nuclear magnetic ...

  8. Design, synthesis and anticonvulsant activity evaluation of 7-substituted-4H-[1,2,4]triazino[3,4-alpha]phthalazin-4-one derivatives

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    Sun, Xian-Yu; Quan, Zhe-Shan [Yanbian Univ., Yanji, Jilin (China). Key Lab. of Organism Functional Factors of the Changbai Mountain; Yanbian Univ., Yanji, Jilin (China). Coll. of Pharmacy; Guan, Li-Ping; Zhang, Lei; Wei, Cheng-Xi; Piao, Hu-Ri [Yanbian Univ., Yanji, Jilin (China). Key Lab. of Organism Functional Factors of the Changbai Mountain

    2009-07-01

    In this study, a novel series of 7-substituted-4H-[1,2,4]triazino[3,4-a]phthalazin-4-one derivatives was synthesized as potential anticonvulsant agents. Their anticonvulsant activities were evaluated by the maximal electroshock (MES) test, and their neurotoxicities were evaluated by the rotarod neurotoxicity test. The pharmacological results showed that 7-hexyloxy-4H-[1,2,4]triazino[3,4-alpha]phthalazin-4-one 4e was the most potent with median effective dose (ED{sub 50}) value of 6.6 mg kg-1, median toxicity dose (TD{sub 50}) of 39.4 mg kg{sup -1}, providing a protective index (PI=TD{sub 50} /ED{sub 50}) value of 6.0. (author)

  9. Cancer Cell Cytotoxicities of 1-(4-Substitutedbenzoyl-4-(4-chlorobenzhydrylpiperazine Derivatives

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    Mine Yarim

    2012-06-01

    Full Text Available A series of novel 1-(4-substitutedbenzoyl-4-(4-chlorobenzhydrylpiperazine derivatives 5ag was designed by a nucleophilic substitution reaction of 1-(4-chlorobenzhydrylpiperazine with various benzoyl chlorides and characterized by elemental analyses, IR and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance spectra. Cytotoxicity of the compounds was demonstrated on cancer cell lines from liver (HUH7, FOCUS, MAHLAVU, HEPG2, HEP3B, breast (MCF7, BT20, T47D, CAMA-1, colon (HCT-116, gastric (KATO-3 and endometrial (MFE-296 cancer cell lines. Time-dependent cytotoxicity analysis of compound 5a indicated the long-term in situ stability of this compound. All compounds showed significant cell growth inhibitory activity on the selected cancer cell lines.

  10. Role of PO4 tetrahedron in LiFePO4 and FePO4 system.

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    Zeng, Yuewu

    2015-06-01

    Using high resolution transmission electron microscopy with image simulation and Fourier analysis, the Li1- x FePO4 (x < 0.01), Li1- x FePO4 (x ∼ 0.5), and FePO4 particles, prepared by charging or discharging the 053048 electrochemical cells (thickness: 5 mm, width: 30 mm, height: 48 mm) and dismantled inside an Ar-filled dry box, were investigated. The high resolution images reveal: (1) the solid solution of Li1- x FePO4 (x < 0.01) contains some missing Li ions leading PO4 group distorted around M1 tunnel of the unit cell; (2) the texture of the particles of Li1- x FePO4 (x ∼0.5) has homogeneously distributed compositional domains of LiFePO4 and FePO4 resulting from spinodal decomposition which promote Li ion easily getting into the particle due to uphill diffusion, (3) the particles of FePO4 formed in charging have heavily distorted lattice and contain some isolated LiFePO4 , (4) interface between LiFePO4 and FePO4 and between amorphous and crystal region provides the lattice distortion of small polarons. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

  11. Tripoli-4 version 4 user guide; Tripoli-4 version 4 manuel de l'utilisateur

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    Petit, O.; Hugot, F.X.; Lee, Y.K.; Jouanne, C.; Mazzolo, A

    2008-07-01

    TRIPOLI-4 is a general purpose radiation transport code. It uses the Monte Carlo method to simulate neutron and photon behaviour in three-dimensional geometries. The main areas of applications include but are not restricted to: radiation protection and shielding, nuclear criticality safety, fission and fusion reactor design, nuclear instrumentation. Any pointwise cross-section data in ENDF/B format may be used: JEF2, ENDF/B-VI, JEFF3, ENDF/B-VII, JENDL3.3 etc. As for thermal neutrons, both free gas and S(alpha, beta) models are available. Easy-to-use powerful variance-reduction tools help the user to solve deep penetration problems. TRIPOLI-4 features a versatile and robust parallel operation mode, for heterogeneous network of workstations, or massively parallel machines. TRIPOLI-4 is supported by a range of graphics and algorithmic productivity tools which means that checking for geometry and input deck errors is easy. As for the qualification, TRIPOLI-4 benefits from an extensive range of benchmarks and comparisons with real measurements, and is therefore qualified for R and D, teaching as well as industrial use. (authors)

  12. 6-Bromo-2-(1,4-dibromo-4-methylcyclohexyl-6-methylheptan-4-one

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    Ahmed Benharref

    2017-11-01

    Full Text Available The title compound, C15H25Br3O, was synthesized in one step from a mixture of α-atlantone [2-methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylhepta-2,5-dien-4-one] and γ-atlantone [2-methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-ylidenehept-2-en-4-one], which were isolated from an essential oil of the Atlas cedar (Cedrus Atlantica. The molecule is built up from the bromo ethyl cyclohexane ring, which has a substituent bromomethylhexanone group. The cyclohexane ring adopts a chair conformation. In the crystal, molecules are linked by C—H...O hydrogen bonds, forming zigzag chains parallel to [100].

  13. Cu4Pr6(MoO4)11-Pr2(MoO4)3 system

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    Arzumanyan, G.A.

    1982-01-01

    Existence boundaries and Dalton compositions (CuPr(MoO 4 ) 2 , CuPr 3 (MoO 4 ) 5 ) of solid solutions that in the mojority are of shcheelite dsitored structure have been determined in the Cu 4 Pr 6 (MoO 4 ) 11 -Pr 2 (MoO 4 ) 3 system. It has been revealed that regions of homogeneity near the CuPr(MoO 4 ) 2 composition have a horseshoeshaped profile

  14. Synthesis, Crystal Structure, DFT Study and Antifungal Activity of 4-(5-((4-Bromobenzyl thio-4-Phenyl-4H-1,2,4-Triazol-3-ylpyridine

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    2015-12-01

    Full Text Available The title compound 4-(5-((4-bromobenzylthio-4-phenyl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ylpyridine (C20H15BrN4S was synthesized, and its structure was confirmed by 1H NMR, MS and elemental analyses and single-crystal X-ray structure determination. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1 with a = 7.717(3, b = 9.210(3, c = 13.370(5 Å, α = 80.347(13, β = 77.471(13, γ = 89.899(16°, V = 913.9(6 Å3, Z = 2 and R = 0.0260 for 3145 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I. A Density functional theory (DFT (B3LYP/6-31G calculation of the title molecule was carried out. The full geometry optimization was carried out using a 6-31G basis set, and the frontier orbital energy. Atomic net charges are discussed. Calculated bond lengths and bond angles were found to differ from experimental values, and the compound exhibits moderate antifungal activity.

  15. High-performance liquid chromatographic determination of 4,4'-dihydroxybenzophenone-2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone in plasma.

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    Rodgers, A H; Subramanian, S; Morgan, L R

    1995-08-18

    An analytical method has been developed for the determination of 4,4'-dihydroxybenzophenone-2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone (I, trade name A-007) in plasma. Plasma samples are primed with the internal standard, 2,2'-dihydroxybenzophenone-2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone (II), deproteinized with acetonitrile, centrifuged and filtered prior to assay. The components are then separated on a reversed-phase column with retention times of 4.4 and 6.0 min for I and II, respectively. Ultraviolet detection at 365 nm was employed and little interference with the analyte or the internal standard was noted from other plasma components. This method has been applied to the plasma of rats and monkeys doses for pharmacokinetic and toxicity studies.

  16. 4-Aminobenzoic acid–4,4′-(propane-1,3-diyldipyridine (1/1

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    Fwu Ming Shen

    2010-11-01

    Full Text Available In the crystal structure of the title compound, C13H14N2·C7H7NO2, the 4,4′-trimethylene-dipyridine (TMDP molecule displays an approximately planar structure, the maximum atomic deviation excluding H atoms being 0.118 (2 Å and the dihedral angle between the pyridine rings 4.59 (10°. The TMDP and 4-aminobenzoic acid (ABA molecules are linked by O—H...N and N—H...N hydrogen bonding, while ABA molecules are linked by O—H...O hydrogen bonding. C—H...π interactions are also observed between the methylene groups of TMDP molecules and the benzene rings of ABA molecules.

  17. N-(4-Methoxyphenyl-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

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    Islam Ullah Khan

    2011-01-01

    Full Text Available In the title compound, C14H15NO3S, the dihedral angle between the aromatic rings is 59.39 (14° and the C—S—N—C torsion angle is −71.4 (2°. In the crystal, a supramolecular chain running along the b axis with a C(4 graph set is formed via N—H...O hydrogen bonds.

  18. Evaluation of the phase composition of (NH4)2SO4 + (NH4)H2PO4 mixtures by X-ray diffractometry

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    Ortiz, Angel L.; Cumbrera, Francisco L.; Perez, Jose; Vas, Beatriz del; Perez, Eduardo

    2009-01-01

    The phase composition of standard (NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 + (NH 4 )H 2 PO 4 mixtures was investigated by X-ray diffractometry (XRD) using the internal-standard, reference-intensity-ratio, and Rietveld methods. It was found that the Rietveld method yields the most accurate phase-composition measurements, with an average error of ∼2 wt.%. It was also found that the internal-standard method is only effective in determining the phase composition if the calibration curve for (NH 4 )H 2 PO 4 is used, giving an average error of ∼6.5 wt.%. On the contrary, the internal-standard method with the calibration curve of the (NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 phase and the reference-intensity-ratio method are not valid. The inappropriateness of these two methods was attributed to graininess in the (NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 phase, with the attendant deviation of its diffracted intensities from the theoretical values. Direct scanning electron microscopy observations of the morphology of the powder particles in the mixtures showed clear evidence of the large agglomerates formed because the individual powder particles are partially sintered together during milling, thus corroborating the graininess determined by the XRD analyses. Finally, the implications of the present study for the quantitative phase-composition analysis of (NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 + (NH 4 )H 2 PO 4 mixtures, which are of great technological importance for the fire prevention industry, are discussed.

  19. Systems of OsO4-RuO4 and Re2O7-OsO4

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    Nisel'son, L.A.; Sokolova, T.D.; Orlov, A.M.; Shorikov, Yu.S.

    1981-01-01

    The meltability diagrams of the systems OsO 4 -RuO 4 and Re 2 O 7 -OsO 4 are studied using the visual-polythermal method. The OsO 4 -RuO 4 system forms a continuous series of solid solutions with practically rectilinear line of the liquidus. The Re 2 O 7 -OsO 4 system of the eutectic type has the eutectics degenerated from the side of OsO 4 . For the system OsO 4 (basis)-RuO 4 (admixture) the equilibrium coefficient of distribution is determined using the method of directed crystallization [ru

  20. Thermochemical studies of 4-tert-butylbiphenyl and 4,4'-di-tert-butylbiphenyl

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    Melkhanova, Svetlana V. [Chemistry Department, Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1, Bl.3, Moscow 119992 (Russian Federation)], E-mail: melkhan@phys.chem.msu.ru; Pimenova, Svetlana M.; Chelovskaya, Nelly V. [Chemistry Department, Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1, Bl.3, Moscow 119992 (Russian Federation); Miroshnichenko, Eugenii A. [Institute of Chemical Physics RAS, Kosygina 4, Moscow 117977 (Russian Federation); Pashchenko, Larisa L. [Chemistry Department, Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1, Bl.3, Moscow 119992 (Russian Federation); Institute of Chemical Physics RAS, Kosygina 4, Moscow 117977 (Russian Federation); Nesterov, Igor A.; Naumkin, P.V. [Samara State Technical University, Galaktionovskaya 141, Samara 443010 (Russian Federation)

    2009-05-15

    The standard massic energies of compounds of 4-tert-butylbiphenyl and 4,4'-di-tert-butylbiphenyl were measured at T = 298.15 K by static-bomb combustion calorimetry. The standard enthalpies of vaporization, fusion and sublimation were measured in a Calvet microcalorimeter, or by differential scanning calorimetry. The standard molar enthalpies of formation in the condensed and gaseous states were obtained from these data. The tert-butyl group increments for the substitution of one hydrogen atom in a position '4' in biphenyl molecule were calculated.

  1. Commissioning (Phases 4, 4A, 4B)

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    Schofield, Andrew

    1997-01-01

    Phase 4 marked the completion of ANS&A's commitments under the BAA, as the new large centrifuge at the Waterways Experiment Station was commissioned and a series of research experiments were undertaken to demonstrate the breadth of new...

  2. Electronic transport and dielectric properties of low-dimensional structures of layered transition metal dichalcogenides

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    Kumar, Ashok, E-mail: ashok.1777@yahoo.com; Ahluwalia, P.K., E-mail: pk_ahluwalia7@yahoo.com

    2014-02-25

    Graphical abstract: We present electronic transport and dielectric response of layered transition metal dichalcogenides nanowires and nanoribbons. Illustration 1: Conductance (G) and corresponding local density of states(LDOS) for LTMDs wires at applied bias. I–V characterstics are shown in lowermost panels. Highlights: • The studied configurations show metallic/semiconducting nature. • States around the Fermi energy are mainly contributed by the d orbitals of metal atoms. • The studied configurations show non-linear current–voltage (I–V) characteristics. • Additional plasmonic features at low energy have been observed for both wires and ribbons. • Dielectric functions for both wires and ribbons are anisotropic (isotropic) at low (high) energy range. -- Abstract: We present first principle study of the electronic transport and dielectric properties of nanowires and nanoribbons of layered transition metal dichalcogenides (LTMDs), MX{sub 2} (M = Mo, W; X = S, Se, Te). The studied configuration shows metallic/semiconducting nature and the states around the Fermi energy are mainly contributed by the d orbitals of metal atoms. Zero-bias transmission show 1G{sub 0} conductance for the ribbons of MoS{sub 2} and WS{sub 2}; 2G{sub 0} conductance for MoS{sub 2}, WS{sub 2}, WSe{sub 2} wires, and ribbons of MoTe{sub 2} and WTe{sub 2}; and 3G{sub 0} conductance for WSe{sub 2} ribbon. The studied configurations show non-linear current–voltage (I–V) characteristics. Negative differential conductance (NDC) has also been observed for the nanoribbons of the selenides and tellurides of both Mo and W. Furthermore, additional plasmonic features below 5 eV energy have been observed for both wires and ribbons as compared to the corresponding monolayers, which is found to be red-shifted on going from nanowires to nanoribbons.

  3. NH4In(SeO4)2x4H2O crystal structure interpretation

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    Soldatov, E.A.; Kuz'min, Eh.A.; Ilyukhin, V.V.

    1979-01-01

    The rhomb method has been applied to interpret the structure of monoclinic ammonium indium selenate NH 4 In(SeO 4 ) 2 x4H 2 O the elementary cell of which contains Z=4 formula units (a=10.728, b=9.434, c=11.086 A, γ=101.58). The space group is P2 1 /b. The structure foundation is composed of [In(SeO 4 ) 2 x2H 2 O] 1- mixed layers parallel to (100). ''Free'' H 2 O molecules and NH 4 + cations are situated between the layers

  4. SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF NOVEL 1-(MORPHOLINE-4-YL-METHYL-3-ALKYL(ARYL-4-[4-(DIMETHYLAMINO-BENZYLIDENAMINO]-4,5-DIHYDRO-1H-1,2,4-TRIAZOL-5-ONES

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    Özlem Gürsoy Kol

    2016-08-01

    Full Text Available In this paper, eight novel 1-(morpholine-4-yl-methyl-3-alkyl(aryl-4-[4-(dimethylamino-benzylidenamino]-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-ones (2 were obtained by the reactions of 3-alkyl(aryl-4-[4-(dimethylamino-benzylidenamino]-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-ones (1 with formaldehyde and morpholine. The novel synthesized compounds were identified by IR, 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectral data. Besides, the newly synthesized compounds were analysed for their in vitro potential antioxidant capacities in three different assays. All of the compounds demonstrated significant activity for metal chelating effect.

  5. Effects of Li and Na intercalation on electronic, bonding and thermoelectric transport properties of MX{sub 2} (M = Ta; X = S or Se) dichalcogenides – Ab initio investigation

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    Meziane, Souheyr; Feraoun, Houda [Unité de Recherche Matériaux et Energies Renouvelables – URMER, Université de Tlemcen (Algeria); Ouahrani, Tarik [Laboratoire de Physique Théorique, Ecole Préparatoire en Sciences et Techniques, B.P. 230, 13000 Tlemcen (Algeria); Esling, Claude, E-mail: claude.esling@univ-lorraine.fr [Laboratoire d’Etude des Microstructures et de Mécanique des Matériaux, LEM3 UMR CNRS 7239, Université de Lorraine UL, Metz 57045 (France); Laboratoire d’Excellence “DAMAS”: Design of Metal Alloys for low-mAss Structures, Université de Lorraine – Metz, Ile du Saulcy, 57045 Metz Cedex 01 (France)

    2013-12-25

    Highlights: •Topological method is used to analyze the chemical bonding in Li(Na)TaX{sub 2} dichalcogenide compounds. •For the first time, Seebeck coefficient, electrical resistivity and thermal conductivity were estimated. •The best figure of merit is established for 2H-LiTaS{sub 2}. •Some new thermoelectric compounds are found. -- Abstract: Using the pseudo-potential method and semi-classical Boltzmann theory, electronic, chemical bonding and thermoelectric transport properties of sample and Li or Na intercalated Ta(S, Se){sub 2} dichalcogenides have been reported. The chemical bonding is studied using the Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules (QTAIM). Then, the Seebeck coefficient, electrical resistivity, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity and figure of merit have been calculated in the temperature range 100–700 K. It was shown that the thermoelectric transport properties strongly depend on the Alkali metals doping and the two main structures 1T- or 2H- as well as the temperature. 2H-LiTaS{sub 2} have been selected as the best candidate for thermoelectrical applications with zT = 1.1.

  6. sup 4 sup 4 Ti atom counting for nuclear astrophysics

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    Hui, S K; Berkovits, D; Boaretto, E; Ghelberg, S; Hass, M; Hershkowitz, A; Navon, E

    2000-01-01

    The nuclide sup 4 sup 4 Ti (T sub 1 sub / sub 2 =59.2 yr) has recently become an important asset to nuclear astrophysics through the measurement of its cosmic radioactivity, yielding significant information on fresh sup 4 sup 4 Ti nucleosynthesis in supernovae. We propose to use AMS to determine the production rate of sup 4 sup 4 Ti by the main channel believed to be responsible for sup 4 sup 4 Ti astrophysical production, namely sup 4 sup 0 Ca(alpha,gamma). A preliminary experiment conducted at the Koffler 14UD Pelletron accelerator demonstrates a sensitivity of 1x10 sup - sup 1 sup 4 for the sup 4 sup 4 Ti/Ti ratio. The AMS detection was performed using sup 4 sup 4 Ti sup - ions sputtered from a TiO sub 2 sample, reducing considerably the sup 4 sup 4 Ca isobaric interference. The present limit corresponds effectively to sup 4 sup 4 Ti production with resonance strength in the range 10-100 meV for a one-day sup 4 sup 0 Ca(alpha,gamma) activation. Several such resonances are known to be responsible for sup 4 ...

  7. Crystal structure of (4-cyanopyridine-κN{5,10,15,20-tetrakis[4-(benzoyloxyphenyl]porphyrinato-κ4N}zinc–4-cyanopyridine (1/1

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    2016-02-01

    Full Text Available In the title compound, [Zn(C72H44N4O8(C6H4N2]·C6H4N2 or [Zn(TPBP(4-CNpy]·(4-CNpy [where TPBP and 4-CNpy are 5,10,15,20-(tetraphenylbenzoateporphyrinate and 4-cyanopyridine, respectively], the ZnII cation is chelated by four pyrrole-N atoms of the porphyrinate anion and coordinated by a pyridyl-N atom of the 4-CNpy axial ligand in a distorted square-pyramidal geometry. The average Zn—N(pyrrole bond length is 2.060 (6 Å and the Zn—N(4-CNpy bond length is 2.159 (2 Å. The zinc cation is displaced by 0.319 (1 Å from the N4C20 mean plane of the porphyrinate anion toward the 4-cyanopyridine axial ligand. This porphyrinate macrocycle exhibits major saddle and moderate ruffling and doming deformations. In the crystal, the [Zn(TPBP(4-CNpy] complex molecules are linked together via weak C—H...N, C—H...O and C—H...π interactions, forming supramolecular channels parallel to the c axis. The non-coordinating 4-cyanopyridine molecules are located in the channels and linked with the complex molecules, via weak C—H...N interactions and π-π stacking or via weak C—H...O and C—H...π interactions. The non-coordinating 4-cyanopyridine molecule is disordered over two positions with an occupancy ratio of 0.666 (4:0.334 (4.

  8. 1,3-Di-4-pyridylpropane–4,4′-oxydibenzoic acid (1/1

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    2008-12-01

    Full Text Available The hydrothermal reaction of Cd(NO32·4H2O, 1,3-di-4-pyridylpropane (BPP and 4,4′-oxydibenzoic acid (OBA led to the formation of the title compound, C13H14N2·C14H10O5. The asymmetric unit consists of one molecule of OBA and one of BPP. In the OBA molecule, one COOH group is nearly planar with its attached benzene ring [dihedral angle = 0.9 (1°], while the other COOH group is slightly twisted with a dihedral angle of 10.8 (3°. The carboxyl groups form strong intermolecular O—H...N hydrogen bonds with N atoms of the pyridine rings in BPP, linking the molecules into zigzag chains.

  9. A new type of one-dimensional compound: Structure of Nb4(Te2)4Te4I

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    Deng Shuiquan; Zhuang Honghui; Lu Canzhong; Huang Jinshun; Huang Jingling

    1993-01-01

    The new infinite-chain niobium telluride iodide has been prepared by reaction of the elements at 893 K. Nb 4 (Te 2 ) 4 Te 4 I represents a new one-dimensional structure type. The structure consists of [Nb 4 (Te 2 ) 4 Te 4 I] ∞ chains which are formed by the four-nuclear butterfly cluster units 'Nb 4 (Te 2 ) 4 Te 4 ' with the I atoms bridging between different cluster units. (orig.)

  10. More with thermal energy storage. Report 12. Combination with the water chain. New applications of thermal energy storage in combination concepts in the water chain. Final report; Meer met bodemenergie. Rapport 12. Combinatie met de waterketen. Nieuwe toepassingen van bodemenergie bij combinatieconcepten in de waterketen. Eindrapport

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    Woning, M.; Van Oostrom, N. [Deltares, Delft (Netherlands); Kleinlugtenbelt, R. [IF Technology, Arnhem (Netherlands)

    2012-03-30

    The project More With Thermal Energy Storage (MMB, abbreviated in Dutch) focuses on knowledge gaps and potential opportunities regarding open systems. The main questions to be answered are: (1) What effects (hydrological, thermal, microbiological and chemical) occur in the soil system by application of thermal energy storage; (2) Which technical options are available for a sustainable integration of thermal energy storage in the water and energy chain?; (3) Is it possible to achieve multiple objectives by using smart combinations? The project is organized in different work packages. In work package 2, the effects of individual and collective thermal energy storage storage systems on subsoils and the environment are determined. In work package 3 the opportunities for thermal energy storage and soil remediation are examined, while in work package 4 the focus is on new sustainable combinations of heat and cold storage. Work package 1 is the umbrella part where communication and policy of and participation in MMB are the main subjects. This report presents the activities carried out in WP4 with results of both the inventory phase and the feasibility phase. After the introduction of WP4, outlining the framework and the aim, follows a survey of heat and cold storage combinations and elaborations of 3 combination concepts [Dutch] Het project Meer Met Bodemenergie (MMB) richt zich op het invullen van kennisleemtes en mogelijke kansen ten aanzien van open systemen. De belangrijkste vragen waarop het onderzoeksprogramma MMB antwoord geeft zijn: (1) Welke effecten (hydrologisch, thermisch, microbiologisch en chemisch) treden op in het bodemsysteem bij toepassing van bodemenergie?; (2) Welke technische mogelijkheden zijn er voor het duurzaam inpassen van bodem-energie in de water- en energieketen?; (3) Is het mogelijk om meerdere doelstellingen tegelijk te verwezenlijken door slimme combinaties te maken? Het project is ingericht met verschillende werkpakketten. In werkpakket 2

  11. Synthesis, crystal structure, thermal analysis and dielectric properties of Rb4(SO4)(HSO4)2(H3AsO4) compound

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    Belhaj Salah, M.; Nouiri, N.; Jaouadi, K.; Mhiri, T.; Zouari, N.

    2018-01-01

    A new inorganic Rb4(SO4)(HSO4)2(H3AsO4) compound was prepared. It was found to crystallize in the monoclinic system (P21 space group) with the following lattice parameters: a = 5868 (1) Å, b = 13,579(2) Å, c = 11,809 (3) Å and β = 94,737 (1)°. The structure is characterized by SO42-, HSO4- and H3AsO4 tetrahedra connected by hydrogen bridge to form two types of dimmer (H(8)S(2)O4- … S(1)O42- and H(12)S(2)O4- … H3AsO4). These dimmers are interconnected by both hydrogen bonds O(14)sbnd H(14)· · ·O(4) and O(15)sbnd H(15)· · ·O(2). They are also linked by the hydrogen bridge assured by the hydrogen atoms H(2), H(3) and H(4) of the H3AsO4 group to build the chain S(1)O4⋯H3AsO4 which are parallel to the ''a'',direction. The rubidium cations are coordinated by eight oxygen atoms with Rbsbnd O distance ranging from 2893(8) to 3.415(6) Å. The existence of Osbnd H and (S/As)sbnd O bonds in the structure at room temperature has been confirmed by IR and Raman spectroscopy in the frequency ranges 4000-400 cm-1and 1200 - 50 cm-1, respectively. Thermal analysis of Rb4(HSO4)(HSO4)2(H3AsO4) showed that the transformation to high temperature phase occurs at 407 K by one-step process. Thermal decomposition of the product takes place at much higher temperatures, with an onset of approximately 522 K. The first transition detected by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) was also analyzed by dielectric and conductivity measurements using the impedance spectroscopy techniques. The conductivity in the high temperature phase at 428 K is 1.04 × 10-3 Ω-1 cm-1, and the activation energy for the proton transport is 0.36 eV. The conductivity relaxation parameters associated with the high disorder protonic conduction have been examined from analysis of the M"/M"max spectrum measured in a wide temperature range. Transport properties of this material appear to be due to the proton hopping mechanism. The obtained results show that this transition is protonic by nature.

  12. RNF4 interacts with multiSUMOylated ETV4.

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    Aguilar-Martinez, Elisa; Guo, Baoqiang; Sharrocks, Andrew D

    2016-01-01

    Protein SUMOylation represents an important regulatory event that changes the activities of numerous proteins. Recent evidence demonstrates that polySUMO chains can act as a trigger to direct the ubiquitin ligase RNF4 to substrates to cause their turnover through the ubiquitin pathway. RNF4 uses multiple SUMO interaction motifs (SIMs) to bind to these chains. However, in addition to polySUMO chains, a multimeric binding surface created by the simultaneous SUMOylation of multiple residues on a protein or complex could also provide a platform for the recruitment of multi-SIM proteins like RNF4. Here we demonstrate that multiSUMOylated ETV4 can bind to RNF4 and that a unique combination of SIMs is required for RNF4 to interact with this multiSUMOylated platform. Thus RNF4 can bind to proteins that are either polySUMOylated through a single site or multiSUMOylated on several sites and raises the possibility that such multiSIM-multiSUMO interactions might be more widespread.

  13. A preliminary study on the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms of interleukin 4 (IL4, IL13, IL4 receptor alpha (IL4Rα & Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4 genes with asthma in Indian adults

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    Parisa Davoodi

    2015-01-01

    Full Text Available Background & objectives: Interleukin 4 (IL4 and IL13 genes are believed to be responsible for inflammation of the airways in asthmatics. These share a common receptor component called IL4Rα which is another potentially important candidate gene linked to asthma phenotypes. Another gene Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4 might affect the incidence or progression of asthma through the expression of proinflammatory genes. Several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs in IL4, IL13, IL4Rα and TLR4 have been reported to be linked to asthma or related phenotypes in several ethnic populations using linkage studies and association studies. However, the results have not been consistent. We investigated five SNPs (C-589T and C-33T of IL4, G+2044A of IL13, A+1902G of IL4Rα, and A+896G of TLR4 in patients with adult onset asthma to evaluate their role in manifestation and severity of asthma. Methods: Adult (>18 yr of age patients with asthma (n=100 and healthy controls (n=50 were included in the study. Genotyping was performed using sequenom MassARRAY technology. Results: The mutant alleles of the C-589T and C-33T SNPs in the promoter region of IL4 were present in 4 per cent patients with asthma but absent from the control group suggesting that the variations in IL4 may contribute to asthma occurrence. The SNPs of other genes were seen in both controls and patients. Interpretation & conclusions: The results suggest the possible association between the genetic distribution of C-589T and C-33T SNPs of IL4 with asthma in Indian adults.

  14. A highly luminescent dinuclear Eu(III) complex based on 4,4'-bis (4'',4'',4''-trifluoro-1'',3''-dioxobutyl)-o-terphenyl for light-emitting diodes

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    Liu Shenggui; He Pei; Wang Huihui; Shi Jianxin; Gong Menglian

    2009-01-01

    A dinuclear Eu(III) complex Eu 2 (btbt) 3 .4H 2 O.CH 3 CH 2 OH.N(CH 2 CH 3 ) 3 was synthesized, where H 2 (btbt) was 4,4'-bis (4'',4'',4'',-trifluoro-1'',3''-dioxobutyl)-o-terphenyl. The composition and structure of the complex were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV-vis and FAB-MS spectroscopy. The complex emits the characteristic red luminescence of Eu 3+ ion due to the 5 D 0 → 7 F J (J = 0-4) transitions under ∼395 nm-light excitation with good luminescent quantum efficiency (32%) and exhibits high thermal stability (337 deg. C). Bright red light-emitting diodes (LEDs) were fabricated by coating the complex onto a ∼395 nm-emitting InGaN chip. When the mass ratio of the red phosphor to the silicone is 1:30, the efficiency of the fabricated LEDs with the europium complex is 0.98 lm w -1 . The CIE chromaticity coordinates of the LEDs are x = 0.6057 and y = 0.3137, which are close to the National Television Standard Committee (NTSC) standard values for red color. The results indicate that the complex may act as a red component in the fabrication of near UV InGaN-based white light-emitting diodes with high color-rendering index.

  15. SINTESIS 4,10,16,22-TETRAMETOKSIKALIKS[4] ARENA DARI MINYAK ADAS (SYNTHESIS OF 4,10,16,22-TETRAMETHOXYCALIX [4] ARENE FROM ANISE OIL

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    2015-01-01

    Full Text Available One kind of calixarenes, i.e. 4,10,16,22-tetramethoxycalix[4]arene (4, has been synthesized from anethole (1, which was isolated from anise oil. The synthesis of 4 was carried out via acid-catalyzed procedure. The reaction route consists of three stages, i.e. (i oxidation of 1 with KMnO4 at 40oC for 15 minutes, (ii reduction p-anisaldehyde (2 with NaBH4 at 76oC for 3 hours, and  (iii cyclotetramerization of p-anisilalcohol (3 with AlCl3 at 20oC for 2 hours. Oxidation of 1 produced 2 in 77%, whereas reduction of 2 gave 3 in 55 %. The cyclotetramerization of 3 yielded 4 in 95 %.  Key Words: 4,10,16,22-tetramethoxycalix[4]arene, Anise Oil, Anethole

  16. Melting Behavior and Thermolysis of NaBH4−Mg(BH4)2 and NaBH4−Ca(BH4)2 Composites

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    The physical properties and the hydrogen release of NaBH 4 –Mg(BH 4 ) 2 and NaBH 4 −Ca(BH 4 ) 2 composites are investigated using in situ synchrotron radiation powder X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis and temperature programmed photographic analysis. The composite, x NaBH 4 –(1 − x )Mg(BH 4 ) 2 , x = 0.4 to 0.5, shows melting/frothing between 205 and 220 °C. However, the sample does not become a transparent molten phase. This behavior is similar to other alkali-alkaline earth metal borohydr...

  17. Structure determination of two structural analogs, named 3-[1-(2-fluoro-4-biphenyl)ethyl]-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-b]-1,3,4-thiadiazole (C23H16F2N4S) and 3-[1-(2-fluoro-4-biphenyl)ethyl]-6-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-b]-1,3,4-thiadiazole (C23H16ClFN4S) by synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction

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    Two novel compounds, 3-[1-(2-fluoro-4-biphenyl)ethyl]-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-b]-1,3,4-thiadiazole (C23H16F2N4S) (1) and 3-[1-(2-fluoro-4-biphenyl)ethyl]-6-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-b]-1,3,4-thiadiazole (C23H16ClFN4S) (2), have been designed and synthesized as cytotoxic agents. The compounds were characterized by infrared, proton nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectral data, elemental analysis and X-ray powder diffraction. The present study comprises spectral data and crystal structures of these novel compounds determined from synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction data. The structure solutions were obtained by simulated annealing. The final structures were achieved by Rietveld refinement using soft restraints for all bond lengths, bond angles, and planar groups. Both compounds crystallize in space group$P\\bar 1$,Z= 2, with the unit-cell parametersa= 6.37433(9),b= 11.3641(2),c= 14.09115(19) Å,α= 80.1740(8)°,β= 85.1164(8)°,γ= 80.9831(10)°,V= 991.55(3) Å3of compound (1) anda= 6.53736(6),b= 11.55725(15),c= 14.01373(13) Å,α= 80.3323(7)°,β= 84.8939(6)°,γ= 79.3954(8)°,V= 1024.08(2) Å3of compound (2). Structural analyses reveal that the title compounds are isostructural.

  18. The 4s- and 4p- XPS spectra of Xe, XeF2 and XeF4

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    2003-01-01

    The 4s- and 4p- XPS spectra of Xe gas, XeF 2 molecule and XeF 4 molecule are calculated by an ab-initio atomic many-body theory. The 4s-peak and the prominent '4p'-peak are predicted well by the present theory. In XeF 2 and XeF 4 the spectral lines observed below the 4d-double ionization threshold are the 4d -2 4f multiplet states strongly perturbed by the interaction with the initial 4p 1/2 -hole state. They are very similar to the spectral lines which emerge with an increase in atomic number (e.g. Ba)

  19. 4-Alkyl radical extrusion in the cytochrome P-450-catalyzed oxidation of 4-alkyl-1,4-dihydropyridines

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    Lee, J.S.; Jacobsen, N.E.; Ortiz de Montellano, P.R.

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    Rat liver microsomal cytochrome P-450 oxidizes the 4-methyl, 4-ethyl (DDEP), and 4-isopropyl derivatives of 3,5-bis(carbethoxy)-2,6-dimethyl-1,4,-dihydropyridine to mixtures of the corresponding 4-alkyl and 4-dealkyl pyridines. A fraction of the total microsomal enzyme is destroyed in the process. The 4-dealkyl to 4-alkyl pyridine metabolite ratio, the extent of cytochrome P-450 destruction, and the rate of spin-trapped radical accumulation are correlated in a linear inverse manner with the homolytic or heterolytic bond energies of the 4-alkyl groups of the 4-alkyl-1,4-dihydropyridines. No isotope effects are observed on the pyridine matabolite ratio, the destruction of cytochrome P-450, or the formation of ethyl radicals when [4- 2 H]DDEP is used instead of DDEP. N-Methyl- and N-ethyl-DDEP undergo N-dealkylation rather than aromatization but N-phenyl-DDEP is oxidized to a mixture of the 4-ethyl and 4-deethyl N-phenylpyridinium metabolites. In contrast to the absence of an isotope effect in the oxidation of DDEP, the 4-deethyl to 4-ethyl N-phenylpyridinium metabolite ratio increases 6-fold when N-phenyl[4- 2 H]DDEP is used. The results support the hypothesis that cytochrome P-450 catalyzes the oxidation of dihydropyridines to radical cations and show that the radical cations decay to nonradical products by multiple, substituent-dependent, mechanisms

  20. Syntheses, crystal structure, and electronic properties of the five ABaMQ{sub 4} compounds RbBaPS{sub 4}, CsBaPS{sub 4}, CsBaVS{sub 4}, RbBaVSe{sub 4}, and CsBaVSe{sub 4}

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    Mesbah, Adel [Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-3113 (United States); ICSM, UMR 5257 CEA / CNRS / UM / ENSCM, Site de Marcoule-Bâtiment 426, BP 17171, 30207 Bagnols-sur-Cèze Cedex (France); Prakash, Jai [Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-3113 (United States); Rocca, Dario; Lebègue, Sébastien [Laboratoire de Cristallographie, Résonance Magnétique, et Modélisations CRM2 (UMR UHP-CNRS 7036), Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université de Lorraine, BP 70239, Boulevard des Aiguillettes, 54506 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy Cedex (France); Beard, Jessica C.; Lewis, Benjamin A. [Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-3113 (United States); Ibers, James A., E-mail: ibers@chem.northwestern.edu [Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-3113 (United States)

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    Five new compounds belonging to the ABaMQ{sub 4} family were synthesized by solid-state chemistry at 1123 K. The compounds RbBaPS{sub 4}, CsBaPS{sub 4}, CsBaVS{sub 4}, RbBaVSe{sub 4}, and CsBaVSe{sub 4} are isostructural and have the TlEuPS{sub 4} structure type. They crystallize in space group D{sup 16}{sub 2h} – Pnma of the orthorhombic system. Their structure consists isolated MQ{sub 4} tetrahedra separated by A and Ba atoms to form a salt-like structure. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations of the electronic structures with the use of the HSE functional suggest that the compounds are semiconductors with calculated band gaps of 3.3 eV (RbBaPS{sub 4}), 3.4 eV (CsBaPS{sub 4}), 2.3 eV (CsBaVS{sub 4}), and 1.6 eV (RbBaVSe{sub 4}). - Graphical abstract: General view of the ABaMQ{sub 4} structure down the a axis. - Highlights: • Five new ABaMQ{sub 4} compounds were synthesized by solid-state chemistry at 1123 K. • RbBaPS{sub 4}, CsBaPS{sub 4}, CsBaVS{sub 4}, RbBaVSe{sub 4}, and CsBaVSe{sub 4} have the TlEuPS{sub 4} structure type. • The compounds are semiconductors with calculated band gaps ranging from 1.6 to 3.4 eV.

  1. 3-Ethyl-4-[(E-(4-fluorobenzylideneamino]-1H-1,2,4-triazole-5(4H-thione

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    Alphonsus D'souza

    2012-05-01

    Full Text Available In the title compound, C11H11FN4S, the dihedral angle between the 1,2,4-triazole ring and the benzene ring is 25.04 (12° and an intramoleuclar C—H...S interaction leads to an S(6 ring. In the crystal, inversion dimers linked by pairs of N—H...S hydrogen bonds generate R22(8 loops.

  2. Tripoli-4 version 4 user guide

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    Petit, O.; Hugot, F.X.; Lee, Y.K.; Jouanne, C.; Mazzolo, A.

    2008-01-01

    TRIPOLI-4 is a general purpose radiation transport code. It uses the Monte Carlo method to simulate neutron and photon behaviour in three-dimensional geometries. The main areas of applications include but are not restricted to: radiation protection and shielding, nuclear criticality safety, fission and fusion reactor design, nuclear instrumentation. Any pointwise cross-section data in ENDF/B format may be used: JEF2, ENDF/B-VI, JEFF3, ENDF/B-VII, JENDL3.3 etc. As for thermal neutrons, both free gas and S(alpha, beta) models are available. Easy-to-use powerful variance-reduction tools help the user to solve deep penetration problems. TRIPOLI-4 features a versatile and robust parallel operation mode, for heterogeneous network of workstations, or massively parallel machines. TRIPOLI-4 is supported by a range of graphics and algorithmic productivity tools which means that checking for geometry and input deck errors is easy. As for the qualification, TRIPOLI-4 benefits from an extensive range of benchmarks and comparisons with real measurements, and is therefore qualified for R and D, teaching as well as industrial use. (authors)

  3. Prenatal Diagnosis of 4p and 4q Subtelomeric Microdeletion in De Novo Ring Chromosome 4

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    Halit Akbas

    2013-01-01

    Full Text Available Ring chromosomes are unusual abnormalities that are observed in prenatal diagnosis. A 23-year-old patient (gravida 1, para 0 referred for amniocentesis due to abnormal maternal serum screening result in the 16th week of second pregnancy. Cytogenetic analysis of cultured amniyotic fluid cells revealed out ring chromosome 4. Both maternal and paternal karyotypes were normal. Terminal deletion was observed in both 4p and 4q arms of ring chromosome 4 by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH. However deletion was not observed in the WHS critical region of both normal and ring chromosome 4 by an additional FISH study. These results were confirmed by means of array-CGH showing terminal deletions on 4p16.3 (130 kb and 4q35.2 (2.449 Mb. In the 21th week of pregnancy, no gross anomalia, except two weeks symmetric growth retardation, was present in the fetal ultrasonographic examination. According to our review of literature, this is the first prenatal case with 4p and 4q subtelomeric deletion of ring chromosome 4 without the involvement of WHS critical region. Our report describes the prenatal case with a ring chromosome 4 abnormality completely characterized by array-CGH which provided complementary data for genetic counseling of prenatal diagnosis.

  4. Prenatal diagnosis of 4p and 4q subtelomeric microdeletion in de novo ring chromosome 4.

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    Akbas, Halit; Cine, Naci; Erdemoglu, Mahmut; Atay, Ahmet Engin; Simsek, Selda; Turkyilmaz, Aysegul; Fidanboy, Mehmet

    2013-01-01

    Ring chromosomes are unusual abnormalities that are observed in prenatal diagnosis. A 23-year-old patient (gravida 1, para 0) referred for amniocentesis due to abnormal maternal serum screening result in the 16th week of second pregnancy. Cytogenetic analysis of cultured amniyotic fluid cells revealed out ring chromosome 4. Both maternal and paternal karyotypes were normal. Terminal deletion was observed in both 4p and 4q arms of ring chromosome 4 by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). However deletion was not observed in the WHS critical region of both normal and ring chromosome 4 by an additional FISH study. These results were confirmed by means of array-CGH showing terminal deletions on 4p16.3 (130 kb) and 4q35.2 (2.449 Mb). In the 21th week of pregnancy, no gross anomalia, except two weeks symmetric growth retardation, was present in the fetal ultrasonographic examination. According to our review of literature, this is the first prenatal case with 4p and 4q subtelomeric deletion of ring chromosome 4 without the involvement of WHS critical region. Our report describes the prenatal case with a ring chromosome 4 abnormality completely characterized by array-CGH which provided complementary data for genetic counseling of prenatal diagnosis.

  5. Peculiar orientational disorder in 4-bromo-4'-nitrobiphenyl (BNBP) and 4-bromo-4'-cyanobiphenyl (BCNBP) leading to bipolar crystals.

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    Burgener, Matthias; Aboulfadl, Hanane; Labat, Gaël Charles; Bonin, Michel; Sommer, Martin; Sankolli, Ravish; Wübbenhorst, Michael; Hulliger, Jürg

    2016-05-01

    180° orientational disorder of molecular building blocks can lead to a peculiar spatial distribution of polar properties in molecular crystals. Here we present two examples [4-bromo-4'-nitrobiphenyl (BNBP) and 4-bromo-4'-cyanobiphenyl (BCNBP)] which develop into a bipolar final growth state. This means orientational disorder taking place at the crystal/nutrient interface produces domains of opposite average polarity for as-grown crystals. The spatial inhomogeneous distribution of polarity was investigated by scanning pyroelectric microscopy (SPEM), phase-sensitive second harmonic microscopy (PS-SHM) and selected volume X-ray diffraction (SVXD). As a result, the acceptor groups (NO2 or CN) are predominantly present at crystal surfaces. However, the stochastic process of polarity formation can be influenced by adding a symmetrical biphenyl to a growing system. For this case, Monte Carlo simulations predict an inverted net polarity compared with the growth of pure BNBP and BCNBP. SPEM results clearly demonstrate that 4,4'-dibromobiphenyl (DBBP) can invert the polarity for both crystals. Phenomena reported in this paper belong to the most striking processes seen for molecular crystals, demonstrated by a stochastic process giving rise to symmetry breaking. We encounter here further examples supporting the general thesis that monodomain polar molecular crystals for fundamental reasons cannot exist.

  6. Synthesis and characterization of new 3-(4,5-dihydro-5-arylisoxazol-3-yl-4-hydroxyquinolin-2(1H-ones and 3-(4-styrylisoxazolo[4,5-c]quinolin-4(5H-one derivatives

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    2016-09-01

    Full Text Available The 4-hydroxy-3-(3-arylacryloylquinolin-2(1H-ones were synthesized from 3-acetyl-4-hydroxyquinolin-2(1H-one by microwave assisted synthesis, which in turn converted into their corresponding 3-(4,5-dihydro-5-arylisoxazol-3-yl-4-hydroxyquinolin-2(1H-ones and 3-(4-styrylisoxazolo[4,5-c]quinolin-4(5H-one derivatives.

  7. SU(4)

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    Abstract. We introduce in this paper embedded Gaussian unitary ensemble of random matrices, for m fermions in Ω number of single particle orbits, generated by random two- body interactions that are SU(4) scalar, called EGUE(2)-SU(4). Here the SU(4) algebra corresponds to Wigner's supermultiplet SU(4) symmetry in ...

  8. Mutation analysis of COL4A3 and COL4A4 genes in a Chinese ...

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    2016-10-24

    ,. People's Republic of China ... mutations in COL4A3 and COL4A4 genes which encode type IV collagen α3 and α4 chainsrespectively can .... hematuria and evidence for activation of the unfolded protein response. Focal and ...

  9. Phase formation in the Li2MoO4-Rb2MoO4-Ln2(MoO4)3 systems and the properties of LiRbLn2(MoO4)4

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    Basovich, O.M.; Khajkina, E.G.; Vasil'ev, E.V.; Frolov, A.M.

    1995-01-01

    Phase equilibria within subsolidus range of ternary salt systems Li 2 MoO 4 -Rb 2 MoO 4 -Ln 2 (MoO 4 ) 4 (Ln - Nd, Er) are analyzed. Formation of ternary molybdate LiRbNd 2 (MoO 4 ) 4 is proved along LiNd(MoO 4 ) 2 -RbNd(MoO 4 )-2 cross-section. Phase diagram of this cross-section is plotted. Similar compounds are synthesized for Ln = La-Eu. The parameters of their monoclinic elementary cells are determined. Luminescent properties of LiRbLa 2 (MoO 4 ) 4 -Nd 3+ are studied. 17 refs., 4 figs., 2 tabs

  10. Metaphoric Perceptions of Teachers and Pre-Service Teachers about 4+4+4 Education System

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    Aykac, Necdet; Bilgin, Hilal; Kabaran, Hasret

    2016-01-01

    This study aims to determine the perceptions of teachers and pre-service teachers about 4+4+4 education system via the metaphors they have developed. In this study, the opinions of teachers and pre-service teachers are described with qualitative approach. The participants of the study are 137 primary school 1st grade teachers, working in Mugla in…

  11. US EPA's SPECIATE 4.4 Database: Development and Uses

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    SPECIATE is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) repository of volatile organic gas and particulate matter (PM) speciation profiles of air pollution sources. EPA released SPECIATE 4.4 in early 2014 and, in total, the SPECIATE 4.4 database includes 5,728 PM, volatile o...

  12. EPA’s SPECIATE 4.4 Database:Development and Uses

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    SPECIATE is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA)repository of volatile organic gas and particulate matter (PM) speciation profiles for air pollution sources. EPA released SPECIATE 4.4 in early 2014 and, in total, the SPECIATE 4.4 database includes 5,728 PM, VOC, total...

  13. Protein Kinase Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase Kinase Kinase Kinase 4 (MAP4K4) Promotes Obesity-induced Hyperinsulinemia.

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    Roth Flach, Rachel J; Danai, Laura V; DiStefano, Marina T; Kelly, Mark; Menendez, Lorena Garcia; Jurczyk, Agata; Sharma, Rohit B; Jung, Dae Young; Kim, Jong Hun; Kim, Jason K; Bortell, Rita; Alonso, Laura C; Czech, Michael P

    2016-07-29

    Previous studies revealed a paradox whereby mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase kinase 4 (Map4k4) acted as a negative regulator of insulin sensitivity in chronically obese mice, yet systemic deletion of Map4k4 did not improve glucose tolerance. Here, we report markedly reduced glucose-responsive plasma insulin and C-peptide levels in whole body Map4k4-depleted mice (M4K4 iKO) as well as an impaired first phase of insulin secretion from islets derived from M4K4 iKO mice ex vivo After long-term high fat diet (HFD), M4K4 iKO mice pancreata also displayed reduced β cell mass, fewer proliferating β cells and reduced islet-specific gene mRNA expression compared with controls, although insulin content was normal. Interestingly, the reduced plasma insulin in M4K4 iKO mice exposed to chronic (16 weeks) HFD was not observed in response to acute HFD challenge or short term treatment with the insulin receptor antagonist S961. Furthermore, the improved insulin sensitivity in obese M4K4 iKO mice was abrogated by high exogenous insulin over the course of a euglycemic clamp study, indicating that hypoinsulinemia promotes insulin sensitivity in chronically obese M4K4 iKO mice. These results demonstrate that protein kinase Map4k4 drives obesity-induced hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance in part by promoting insulin secretion from β cells in mice. © 2016 by The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Inc.

  14. CERES ERBE-like Monthly Geographical Averages (ES-4) in HDF (CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition1)

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    Wielicki, Bruce A. (Principal Investigator)

    The ERBE-like Monthly Geographical Averages (ES-4) product contains a month of space and time averaged Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System (CERES) data for a single scanner instrument. The ES-4 is also produced for combinations of scanner instruments. For each observed 2.5-degree spatial region, the daily average, the hourly average over the month, and the overall monthly average of shortwave and longwave fluxes at the Top-of-the-Atmosphere (TOA) from the CERES ES-9 product are spatially nested up from 2.5-degree regions to 5- and 10-degree regions, to 2.5-, 5-, and 10-degree zonal averages, and to global monthly averages. For each nested area, the albedo and net flux are given. For each region, the daily average flux is estimated from an algorithm that uses the available hourly data, scene identification data, and diurnal models. This algorithm is 'like' the algorithm used for the Earth Radiation Budget Experiment (ERBE). The following CERES ES4 data sets are currently available: CER_ES4_FM1+FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1+FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1+FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1_Edition1 CER_ES4_PFM+FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_TRMM-PFM_Edition1 CER_ES4_TRMM-PFM_Edition2 CER_ES4_Terra-FM1_Edition1 CER_ES4_Terra-FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_FM1+FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_Terra-FM1_Edition2 CER_ES4_Terra-FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM3_Edition1 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition1 CER_ES4_FM1+FM2+FM3+FM4_Edition1 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM3_Edition2 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition2 CER_ES4_FM1+FM3_Edition2 CER_ES4_FM1+FM4_Edition2 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1_Edition2 CER_ES4_PFM+FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM3_Edition1-CV CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition1-CV CER_ES4_Terra-FM1_Edition1-CV CER_ES4_Terra-FM2_Edition1-CV. [Location=GLOBAL] [Temporal_Coverage: Start_Date=1998-01-01; Stop_Date=2005-03-29] [Spatial_Coverage: Southernmost_Latitude=-90; Northernmost_Latitude=90; Westernmost_Longitude=-180; Easternmost_Longitude=180] [Data_Resolution: Latitude_Resolution=2.5 degree; Longitude_Resolution=2.5 degree; Horizontal

  15. CERES ERBE-like Monthly Geographical Averages (ES-4) in HDF (CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition2)

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    Wielicki, Bruce A. (Principal Investigator)

    The ERBE-like Monthly Geographical Averages (ES-4) product contains a month of space and time averaged Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System (CERES) data for a single scanner instrument. The ES-4 is also produced for combinations of scanner instruments. For each observed 2.5-degree spatial region, the daily average, the hourly average over the month, and the overall monthly average of shortwave and longwave fluxes at the Top-of-the-Atmosphere (TOA) from the CERES ES-9 product are spatially nested up from 2.5-degree regions to 5- and 10-degree regions, to 2.5-, 5-, and 10-degree zonal averages, and to global monthly averages. For each nested area, the albedo and net flux are given. For each region, the daily average flux is estimated from an algorithm that uses the available hourly data, scene identification data, and diurnal models. This algorithm is 'like' the algorithm used for the Earth Radiation Budget Experiment (ERBE). The following CERES ES4 data sets are currently available: CER_ES4_FM1+FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1+FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1+FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1_Edition1 CER_ES4_PFM+FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_TRMM-PFM_Edition1 CER_ES4_TRMM-PFM_Edition2 CER_ES4_Terra-FM1_Edition1 CER_ES4_Terra-FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_FM1+FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_Terra-FM1_Edition2 CER_ES4_Terra-FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM3_Edition1 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition1 CER_ES4_FM1+FM2+FM3+FM4_Edition1 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM3_Edition2 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition2 CER_ES4_FM1+FM3_Edition2 CER_ES4_FM1+FM4_Edition2 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1_Edition2 CER_ES4_PFM+FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM3_Edition1-CV CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition1-CV CER_ES4_Terra-FM1_Edition1-CV CER_ES4_Terra-FM2_Edition1-CV. [Location=GLOBAL] [Temporal_Coverage: Start_Date=1998-01-01; Stop_Date=2005-03-29] [Spatial_Coverage: Southernmost_Latitude=-90; Northernmost_Latitude=90; Westernmost_Longitude=-180; Easternmost_Longitude=180] [Data_Resolution: Latitude_Resolution=2.5 degree; Longitude_Resolution=2.5 degree; Horizontal

  16. Complexing in (NH4)2SeO4-UO2SeO4 H2O system

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    Serezhkina, L.B.

    1994-01-01

    Isotherm of solubility in the (NH 4 ) 2 SeO 4 -UO 2 SeO 4 -H 2 O system has been constructed at 25 deg C. (NH 4 ) 2 (UO 2 ) 2 (SeO 4 ) 3 x6H 2 O formation is established for the first time and certain its physicochemical properties are determined. Regularities of complexing in the R 2 Se) 4 -UO 2 SeO 4 -H 2 O systems, where R-univalent cation are under discussion. 6 refs.; 3 tabs

  17. Control of eIF4E cellular localization by eIF4E-binding proteins, 4E-BPs.

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    Rong, Liwei; Livingstone, Mark; Sukarieh, Rami; Petroulakis, Emmanuel; Gingras, Anne-Claude; Crosby, Katherine; Smith, Bradley; Polakiewicz, Roberto D; Pelletier, Jerry; Ferraiuolo, Maria A; Sonenberg, Nahum

    2008-07-01

    Eukaryotic initiation factor (eIF) 4E, the mRNA 5'-cap-binding protein, mediates the association of eIF4F with the mRNA 5'-cap structure to stimulate cap-dependent translation initiation in the cytoplasm. The assembly of eIF4E into the eIF4F complex is negatively regulated through a family of repressor proteins, called the eIF4E-binding proteins (4E-BPs). eIF4E is also present in the nucleus, where it is thought to stimulate nuclear-cytoplasmic transport of certain mRNAs. eIF4E is transported to the nucleus via its interaction with 4E-T (4E-transporter), but it is unclear how it is retained in the nucleus. Here we show that a sizable fraction (approximately 30%) of 4E-BP1 is localized to the nucleus, where it binds eIF4E. In mouse embryo fibroblasts (MEFs) subjected to serum starvation and/or rapamycin treatment, nuclear 4E-BPs sequester eIF4E in the nucleus. A dramatic loss of nuclear 4E-BP1 occurs in c-Ha-Ras-expressing MEFs, which fail to show starvation-induced nuclear accumulation of eIF4E. Therefore, 4E-BP1 is a regulator of eIF4E cellular localization.

  18. 28 CFR 55.5 - Coverage under section 4(f)(4).

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    2010-07-01

    ... THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT REGARDING LANGUAGE MINORITY GROUPS Nature of Coverage § 55.5 Coverage under section 4(f)(4). (a) Coverage formula. Section 4(f)(4) applies to any State or political subdivision in...) Coverage may be determined with regard to section 4(f)(4) on a statewide or political subdivision basis. (1...

  19. ~ILIT .4RY I~ ~.4TIO~.4L

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    1 900 tanks, 4Q-odd major combat vessels including. 1 aircraft ..... As of the. 1920's the Peruvian Air Force started flying doctors .... Chinese Peoples Army's involvement in develop- ... started and experts wee imported to decide on the best ...

  20. 4,4'-Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE) inhibit myogenesis in C2C12 myoblasts.

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    Kim, Jonggun; Park, Min Young; Kim, Yoo; Yoon, Kyong Sup; Clark, John Marshall; Park, Yeonhwa; Whang, Kwang-Youn

    2017-12-01

    Most countries have banned the use of 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT). However, owing to its extremely high lipophilic characteristics, DDT and its metabolite 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE) are ubiquitous in the environment and in many types of food. The positive correlation between exposure to insecticides, including DDT and DDE, and weight gain, resulting in impaired energy metabolism in offspring following perinatal DDT and DDE exposure, was previously reported. Therefore the influence of DDT and DDE on myogenesis using C2C12 myoblasts was investigated in this study. DDT and DDE decreased myotube formation dose- and time-dependently. Among myogenic regulatory factors, DDT and DDE mainly decreased MyoD1 and Myf5 expression. DDT and DDE treatment also altered Myostatin expression, phosphorylation of protein kinase B, p70 ribosomal protein S6 kinase, forkhead box O protein 3 and mammalian target of rapamycin, resulting in attenuation of myotube formation. These results may have significant implications for understanding the effects of developmental exposure of DDT and DDE on myogenesis and development of obesity and type 2 diabetes later in life. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.

  1. Synthesis and characterization of organically modified silica gel with 4-amino-5-(4-pyridyl)-4h-1 ,2,4-triazole-3-thiol (APTT); Sintese e caracterizacao da silica gel organofuncionalizada com 4-amino-5-(4-piridil)-4h-1,2,4-triazol-3-tiol (APTT)

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    Magossi, M.S.; Carmo, D.R. do, E-mail: maiaramagossi@gmail.com [Universidade Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP), Ilha Solteira, SP (Brazil). Faculdade de Engenharia

    2014-07-01

    This work object the preparation and characterization of a silica gel (SG) organically with a triazole compound, 4-amino-5-(4-pyridyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3- thiol (APTT). The prepared organofunctionalized material (SGAPTT) was preliminarily characterized by spectroscopic techniques such as: Spectroscopy in the Region of Infrared (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy X-ray (EDX). The vibrational spectrum (FTIR) showed characteristic bands of the starting materials, such as bands at ∼ 1120cm{sup -1} related to the asymmetric stretching Si-O-Si (νSi-O-Si) as well as the bands between 1350 and 1650 cm{sup -1} assigned vibrations and deformations of the ring APTT. The SGAPTT material was tested as support for adsorption of cupric ions in aqueous solution, ethanol and 42% ethanol. The maximum amount of copper (II) adsorbed (Nf {sup max.}) was 22.0 × 10{sup -5} mol g{sup -1}, 31.4 × 10-5 mol g-1 and 47.17 × 10{sup -5} mol g{sup -1} to aqueous media, 42% ethanol and 99% ethanol respectively. (author)

  2. Het toetsen van telematica-systemen op verkeersveiligheidseffecten. In opdracht van het Directoraat-Generaal Rijkswaterstaat, Adviesdienst Verkeer en Vervoer AVV.

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    Bos, J.M.J. & Oppe, S.

    1996-01-01

    This report describes a test procedure and matching test criteria for assessing the effects of telematic applications on road safety. The report gives an overview of the various documentary sources available, and discusses whether they are relevant to a test on safety. Analyses of telematic systems

  3. Logfile-Analysen zur Evaluation der didaktischen Einbettung von CSCL-Systemen - am Beispiel der CommSy-Nutzung in offenen Seminaren

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    Martin Klein

    2005-02-01

    Full Text Available In unserem Beitrag evaluieren wir die didaktische Einbettung einer CSCL-Anwendung anhand von Logfile-Analysen. Dazu betrachten wir exemplarisch die Nutzung des webbasierten Systems CommSy in einer projektorientierten Lehrveranstaltung, die wir als offenes Seminar charakterisieren. Wir erzielen zwei Ergebnisse: (1 Wir geben Hinweise zur Gestaltung des Nutzungskontexts eines CSCL-Systems sowie zur Unterstützung seiner anfänglichen und kontinuierlichen Nutzung. (2 Wir beschreiben die Analyse von Nutzungsanlässen und -mustern sowie von NutzerInnentypen anhand von Logfiles. Dabei können Logfile-Analysen zur Validierung weiterer Evaluationsergebnisse dienen, sind selbst jedoch nur in Kombination mit zusätzlichen Informationen zum Nutzungskontext interpretierbar.

  4. The effect of bonus/malus systems on the sales of new vehicles; Wirkung von Bonus-Malus-Systemen beim Neuwagenkauf

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    Haan, P. de

    2008-07-01

    This presentation made at the Swiss 2008 research conference on traffic by Peter de Haan from the Institute for Environmental Decisions at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH in Zurich takes a look at the effects of bonus/malus systems on the sales of new vehicles. The author notes that in spite of technological progress made, increasing car size, weight and mileage along with increased motor power has eaten up two-thirds of energy-efficiency progress made. The effect of the long lifetime of modern vehicles is commented on. The results of a survey made are presented and discussed, as are the results of simulations. Further aspects discussed include effects on the motor trade and road safety and the indirect effects of bonuses. Finally, trends in the area are noted.

  5. Comparative evaluation of power generation systems with integrated gasification of biomass; Vergleich von Systemen zur Stromerzeugung mit integrierter Biomassevergasung

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    Roesch, C [Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe (Germany); Kaltschmitt, M [Stuttgart Univ. (Germany)

    1998-09-01

    Gasification of biomass followed by power generation from the lean product gas can make a significant contribution to power generation without affecting the climate or environment. It is made even more interesting by the high efficiencies and promising pollution ratings that can be achieved. To make full use of this technology, some technical problems still require solving, and some non-technical obstacles need to be removed. (orig./SR) [Deutsch] Zusammenfassend kann festgehalten werden, dass die Biomassevergasung mit anschliessender Verstromung des Schwachgases einen nennenswerten Beitrag zu einer umwelt- und klimavertraeglicheren Energiebereitstellung in Europa leisten kann. Dies gilt insbesondere vor dem Hintergrund der erreichbaren hohen Stromwirkungsgrade und der vielversprechenden Umweltkenngroessen, durch die diese Technik gekennzeichnet ist. Um die Vorteile der Biomassevergasung realisieren zu koennen, muessen jedoch noch verschiedene technische Probleme geloest und nicht technische Hindernisse aus dem Weg geraeumt werden. (orig./SR)

  6. Organotin(IV Derivatives of 2-Acetylpyridine-N(4-Phenylthiosemicarbazone, HAP4P, and 2-Hydroxyacetophenone-N(4-Phenylthiosemicarbazone, H2DAP4P: Crystal and Molecular Structure of [SnMe2(DAP4P] and [SnBu2(DAP4P

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    Sousa Gerimário F. de

    2001-01-01

    Full Text Available The reactions of 2-acetylpyridine-N(4-phenylthiosemicarbazone, HAP4P, and 2-hydroxyacetophenone-N(4-phenylthiosemicarbazone, H2DAP4P, with R4-mSnXm (m = 2, 3; R = Me, nBu, Ph and X = Cl, Br led to the formation of hexa- and penta-coordinated organotin(IV complexes, which were studied by microanalysis, IR, ¹H-NMR and Mössbauer spectroscopies. The molecular structures of [SnMe2(DAP4P] and [Sn nBu2(DAP4P] were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies. In the compounds [SnClMe2(AP4P] and [SnBrMe2(AP4P], the deprotonated ligand AP4P- is N,N,S-bonded to the Sn(IV atoms, which exhibit strongly distorted octahedral coordination. The structures of [SnMe2(DAP4P] and [Sn nBu2(DAP4P] revealed that the DAP4P2- anion acts as a O,N,S-tridentate ligand. In these cases, the Sn(IV atoms adopt a strongly distorted trigonal bipyramidal configuration where the azomethine N and the two C atoms are on the equatorial plane while the O and the S atoms occupy the axial positions.

  7. Regioselectivity in the Thermal Rearrangement of Unsymmetrical 4-Methyl-4H-1,2,4-triazoles to 1-Methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazoles

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    Per H.J. Carlsen

    2001-11-01

    Full Text Available The rearrangement of 4-methyl-3,5-diaryl-4H-1,2,4-triazoles to the corresponding 1-methyl-3,5-diaryl-1H-1,2,4-triazoles showed regioselectivity comparable to that observed for the alkylation of 3,5-diaryl-1H-1,2,4-triazoles. This lends support to a proposed mechanism for the rearrangement that involves consecutive nucleophilic displacements steps.

  8. K/sub 4/Si/sub 4/Te/sub 10/, the first tellurosilicate with adamantane-like Si/sub 4/Te/sub 10//sup 4 -/ anions

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    Eisenmann, B; Schaefer, H [Technische Hochschule Darmstadt (Germany, F.R.). Fachbereich Anorganische Chemie und Kernchemie

    1982-08-01

    The new compound K/sub 4/Si/sub 4/Te/sub 10/ crystallizes in the orthorhombic system (space group Pnma) with following constants: a = 2125.8(8) pm, b = 1200.5(7) pm, c = 1060.8(7) pm. The structure is characterized by SiTe/sub 4/ tetrahedra, connected by common corners to adamantane-like Si/sub 4/Te/sub 10//sup 4 -/ units.

  9. 4-Hydroxyhexenal- and 4-Hydroxynonenal-Modified Proteins in Pterygia

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    Ichiya Sano

    2013-01-01

    Full Text Available Oxidative stress has been suspected of contributing to the pathogenesis of pterygia. We evaluated the immunohistochemical localization of the markers of oxidative stress, that is, the proteins modified by 4-hydroxyhexenal (4-HHE and 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE, which are reactive aldehydes derived from nonenzymatic oxidation of n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, respectively. In the pterygial head, labeling of 4-HHE- and 4-HNE-modified proteins was prominent in the nuclei and cytosol of the epithelium. In the pterygial body, strong labeling was observed in the nuclei and cytosol of the epithelium and proliferating subepithelial connective tissue. In normal conjunctival specimens, only trace immunoreactivity of both proteins was observed in the epithelial and stromal layers. Exposures of ultraviolet (330 nm, 48.32 ± 0.55 J/cm2 or blue light (400 nm, 293.0 ± 2.0 J/cm2 to rat eyes enhanced labeling of 4-HHE- and 4-HNE-modified proteins in the nuclei of conjunctival epithelium. Protein modifications by biologically active aldehydes are a molecular event involved in the development of pterygia.

  10. The light-induced spin transition of tetranuclear spin crossover complex [Fe4(CN)4(bpy)4(tpa)2](PF6)4

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    Nishihara, T; Tanaka, K; Nihei, M; Oshio, H

    2009-01-01

    We report on the light induced spin transition in the tetranuclear spin crossover complex [Fe 4 (CN) 4 (bpy) 4 (tpa) 2 ](PF 6 ) 4 . The photo-conversion occurs at the specific site (Fe2) of four Fe II ions. The red light irradiation (1.79 eV) gives rise to full conversion of Fe2 into the high spin state from the low spin state. The green light irradiation (2.33 eV) can convert only the half of Fe2 into the high spin state, though the photo-conversion rate in the beginning is much higher than that with the red light. We present a simple model in which the photo-conversion kinetics is controlled by a large background absorption due to remaining three Fe II ions (Fe1, Fe3 and Fe4).

  11. Thermal expansion studies on UMoO5, UMoO6, Na2U(MoO4)3 and Na4U(MoO4)4

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    Keskar, Meera; Dahale, N.D.; Krishnan, K.

    2009-01-01

    In the present work, thermal expansion behavior of lower valent sodium uranium molybdates, i.e., Na 2 U(MoO 4 ) 3 and Na 4 U(MoO 4 ) 4 were studied under vacuum in the temperature range of 298-873 K using high temperature X-ray diffractometry (HTXRD). Expansion behaviors of UMoO 5 and UMoO 6 were also studied in vacuum from 298 to 873 K and 773 K, respectively. UMoO 5 was synthesized by reacting UO 2 with MoO 3 in equi-molar proportion in evacuated sealed quartz ampoule at 1173 K for 14 h. Na 2 U(MoO 4 ) 3 and Na 4 U(MoO 4 ) 4 were prepared by reacting UMoO 5 and MoO 3 with 1 and 2 moles of Na 2 MoO 4 , respectively, at 873 K in evacuated sealed quartz ampoule. XRD data of UMoO 5 and UMoO 6 were indexed on orthorhombic and monoclinic systems, respectively, whereas, the data of Na 2 U(MoO 4 ) 3 and Na 4 U(MoO 4 ) 4 were indexed on tetragonal system. The lattice parameters and cell volume of all the four compounds, fit into polynomial expression with respect to temperature, showed positive thermal expansion (PTE) up to 873 K.

  12. Mineralization of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) and Mixtures of 2,4-D and 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid by Phanerochaete chrysosporium

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    Yadav, J. S.; Reddy, C. A.

    1993-01-01

    Evidence is presented for mineralization of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) in nutrient-rich media (high-nitrogen and malt extract media) by wild-type Phanerochaete chrysosporium and by a peroxidase-negative mutant of this organism. Mass balance analysis of [U-ring-14C]2,4-D mineralization in malt extract cultures showed 82.7% recovery of radioactivity. Of this, 38.6% was released as 14CO2 and 27.0, 11.2, and 5.9% were present in the aqueous, methylene chloride, and mycelial fractions, respectively. 2,4-D and 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T) were simultaneously mineralized when presented as a mixture, and mutual inhibition of degradation was not observed. In contrast, a relatively higher rate of mineralization of 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T was observed when these compounds were tested as mixtures than when they were tested alone. PMID:16349039

  13. Tritium release in Li{sub 4}SiO{sub 4} and Li{sub 4.2}Si{sub 0.8}Al{sub 0.2}O{sub 4} ceramics

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    Zhao, Linjie, E-mail: zhaolinjie1989@163.com; Long, Xinggui, E-mail: xingguil@caep.cn; Peng, Shuming, E-mail: pengshuming@caep.cn; Chen, Xiaojun; Xiao, Chengjian; Ran, Guangming; Li, Jiamao

    2016-12-15

    Li{sub 4+x}Si{sub 1−x}Al{sub x}O{sub 4} solid solution materials, which were designed as the advanced tritium breeders, were obtained by indirect solid state reactions. The behaviors of tritium release from Li{sub 4}SiO{sub 4} and Li{sub 4.2}Si{sub 0.8}Al{sub 0.2}O{sub 4} powders were investigated by temperature programmed desorption. The tritium release curves show different characteristics for the Li{sub 4}SiO{sub 4} and Li{sub 4.2}Si{sub 0.8}Al{sub 0.2}O{sub 4} ceramics. The main tritium release peak in the Li{sub 4}SiO{sub 4} and Li{sub 4.2}Si{sub 0.8}Al{sub 0.2}O{sub 4} powders is at approximately 600 °C after a high dose irradiation. Moreover, the temperature of the tritium release from Li{sub 4.2}Si{sub 0.8}Al{sub 0.2}O{sub 4} was lower than that of the release from Li{sub 4}SiO{sub 4}. This suggests a possible advantage to using the solid solutions as the advanced tritium breeding materials.

  14. Development and prototypical application of analysis methods for complex anion mixtures in waters and heavy metal organyls in sediments; Entwicklung und prototypische Anwendung von Analysenverfahren fuer komplexe Anionengemische in Waessern und Schwermetallorganylen in Sedimenten. Schlussbericht

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    Anders, B.; Knoechel, A.; Potgeter, H.; Staub, S.; Stocker, M.

    2002-07-01

    When it comes to assessing the hazards emanating from heavy pollutants in waters mere elemental analysis provides too little information. Due to the great differences in toxicity and mobility it is important to know more about the exact species in question. This is particularly true of heavy metals that form stable organyls, specifically As, Pb, Sn and Hg, but also of alkylated arsenic acids, which need to be measured in complex anion mixtures. The purpose of the present project was to develop robust, powerful analysis methods and thus overcome the existing deficit in reliable analysis methods for these substances. An important approach in this connection is the use of coupled chromatography and detection systems for separation and analysis. [German] Hinsichtlich der von einer Schwermetallbelastung in Gewaessern ausgehenden Gefahren liefert die reine Elementanalytik nur unzureichende Aussagen. Aufgrund der grossen Unterschiede in Toxiditaet und Mobilitaet ist die Kenntnis der jeweils vorliegenden Spezies bedeutungsvoll. Dies gilt in besonderem Masse fuer die stabile Organyle bildenden Schwermetalle As, Pb, Sn und Hg sowie die alkylierten Arsensaeuren, die es innerhalb komplexer Anionengemische zu bestimmen gilt. Hinsichtlich ihrer sicheren Bestimmung bestehen methodische Defizite, die das vorliegende Projekt durch die Entwicklung robuster, nachweisstarker Analysenverfahren zu beseitigen versucht. Grosse Bedeutung kommt dabei gekoppelten Systemen aus Chromatographie und Detektion als Trenn- und Bestimmungsmethode zu. (orig.)

  15. Investigations of the applicability of a model-supported friction coefficient prediction model in a moving vehicle; Untersuchungen zum Einsatz eines modellunterstuetzten Reibwertvorhersagemodells im fahrenden Fahrzeug

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    Klempau, F. [TU Darmstadt, Fachgebiet Fahrzeugtechnik (Germany)

    2000-07-01

    In recent years driving-stability- and driver-assistance systems have become more and more common in new cars. Along with this development there is a growing demand for a system predicting the actual friction potential in the tyre contact patch. Within the European research project VERT (VEhicle Road Tyre Interaction) a big number of friction measurements were carried out to define the main influencing parameters of the tyre-road-friction-process. With the help of empirical and physical models it was possible to describe the effect of these main influencing parameters on friction values. The aim of the research work in this project is to implement these models in driving simulations as well as to consider the feasibility to implement them into real cars. This paper presents the possibilities developing a friction prediction model for implementation in a moving vehicle. (orig.) [German] U.a. wegen der zunehmenden Verbreitung von Fahrdynamik- und Fahrerassistenz - Systemen wird der Wunsch nach Kenntnis des Reibwertpotentials zwischen Reifen und Fahrbahn immer dringender. Zur Bestimmung der Einfluesse auf den Reibwert wurden im Rahmen des europaeischen Forschungsprojekts VERT, dessen Partner fzd ist, eine Vielzahl von Messungen durchgefuehrt. Ihre Auswertung ermoeglichte die Bestimmung von Haupteinflussgroessen und die Beschreibung ihrer Auswirkungen auf den Reibwert mittels empirischer und physikalischer (orig.)

  16. Gas hydrate formation in deep-sea sediments - on the role of sediment-mechanical process determination; Gashydratbildung in Tiefseesedimenten - zur Rolle der sedimentmechanischen Prozesssteuerung

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    Feeser, V. [Kiel Univ. (Germany). Geologisch-Palaeontologisches Inst.

    1997-12-31

    Slope failures in gas hydrate regions are encountered throughout the oceans. The stability of seafloor slopes can be assessed and predicted by means of calculation methods based on mechanical laws and parameters which describe the deformation behaviour and/or mechanical strength of the slope-forming sediments. Thermodynamic conditions conducive to the formation of gas hydrates in marine sediments differ from conditions prevailing in exclusively water-filled systems. The present contribution describes the relevant energetic conditions on the basis of a simple spherical model giving due consideration to petrographic parameters. Depending on pore size distribution, lithological stress conditions, pore water pressure, and sediment strength gas hydrates will either develop as a cementing phase or as segregated lenses. (MSK) [Deutsch] In den Weltmeeren ereignen sich immer wieder Hangrutschungen in Gashydratgebieten. Die zur Beurteilung und Prognonse von Hangstabilitaeten zu verwendenden Berechnungsverfahren erfordern Stoffgesetze und Parameter, welche das Deformations-und/oder Festigkeitsverhalten der hangbildenden Sedimente beschreiben. Die thermodynamischen Bildungsbedingungen von Gashydraten in marinen Sedimenten unterscheiden sich von den Bedingungen in ausschliesslich wassergefuellten Systemen. Unter Einbeziehung petrographischer Eigenschaften werden die energetischen Bedingungen beschrieben. Dazu dient ein einfaches Kugelmodell. Je nach vorhandenem Porenraumspektrum, lithostatischen Spannungsverhaeltnissen, Porenwasserdruck und Sedimentfestigkeit wachsen Gashydrate als Porenraumzement oder als segregierte Linsen.

  17. Integrated systems and modules for engine cooling and vehicle air-conditioning; Integrierte Systeme und Module zur Motorkuehlung und Innenraumklimatisierung

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    Loehle, M.; Kern, J.; Kampf, H. [Behr GmbH (Germany)

    1998-12-01

    The high level of function and quality achieved today in modern vehicles cannot be simply increased by the isolated development of advanced single components alone. By contrast, the holistic optimization of systems opens up new potential. Modern cooling modules and integrated HVAC systems by Behr GmbH and Co. combine several components to form a single compact module whose integrated parts are perfectly matched to each other. Developing complete cockpits at such a high level of integration is another step towards advancing the system concept. Understanding a holistic system allows engineers to develop concepts for an efficient thermal management in the cooling system and to improve ecological compatibility of the vehicle air-conditioning system by using suitable simulation tools. (orig.) [Deutsch] Die gesamtheitliche Optimierung von Systemen eroeffnet neue Potentiale in der Automobilentwicklung. Moderne Kuehlmodule und integrierte Heiz-/Klimageraete der Behr GmbH and Co. fassen zahlreiche Komponenten zu einem kompakten Modul zusammen, dessen Einzelteile aufeinander abgestimmt sind. Die Entwicklung vollstaendiger Cockpits mit einem hohen Integrationsgrad fuehrt den Systemgedanken konsequent weiter. Das Verstaendnis des gesamten Systems erlaubt im Verbund mit geeigneten Simulationswerkzeugen die Entwicklung von Konzepten fuer ein effizientes Thermomanagement im Kuehlsystem und fuer die Verbesserung der Umweltvertraeglichkeit der Kaelteanlage. (orig.)

  18. Better utilisation of district heating systems. Sub-project: Optimization of heat distribution - the Berlin pilot project. Final report; Bessere Ausnutzung von Fernwaermeanlagen. Teilvorhaben: Optimierung der Waeermeverteilung - Pilotprojekt Berlin. Schlussbericht

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    Szepansky, T.; Ziemann, O.

    2001-09-01

    The Berlin pilot project comprises three aspects. (1) 'Generator simulation': Modelling of power generation systems in BoFiT was validated by means of existing calculation programs (Bewag) and measurements (HEW, HKW Hafen). (2) 'Optimization of pump use'. (3) 'Centralization of pressure maintenance'. The two latter aspects serve for optimized hydraulic control and supply assurance for validating network simulation in offline and online operation, including network data acquisition. [German] In KWK-Anlagen wird wirtschaftlich Strom und Waerme erzeugt. Der Aufwand fuer den Waermetransport ist vergleichsweise hoch. Automatisch geregelte und gesteuerte Umwaelzpumpen mit grossen Umwaelzwassermassenstroemen und Druckhoehen bieten ein hohes Optimierungspotential fuer die hydraulische Betriebsfuehrung von Fernwaermeversorgungsunternehmen. Der Einsatz von modular aufgebauten EDV-Systemen zur Betriebsoptimierung ist Gegenstand von staendig weiterfuehrenden Untersuchungen. Das Pilotprojekt Berlin 'Optimierung der Waermeverteilung' gliedert sich in drei Arbeitspunkte. Beim Arbeitspunkt 'Erzeugersimulation' wurde ausgehend von existierenden Kreislauf-Rechenprogrammen (Bewag) und Betriebsmessungen (HEW, HKW Hafen) die Modellbildung von Erzeugungsanlagen im Programmsystem BoFiT ueberprueft. Die Arbeitspunkte 'Pumpen-Einsatzoptimierung' und 'Zentralisierung der Druckhaltung' dienten der Optimierung der hydraulischen Betriebsfuehrung unter Einhaltung der Versorgungssicherheit zur Ueberpruefung der Netzsimulation sowohl im Offline- als auch im Online-Betrieb gekoppelt mit der Netzdatenerfassung. (orig.)

  19. A comparative study of the Aurivillius phase ferroelectrics CaBi 4Ti 4O 15 and BaBi 4Ti 4O 15

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    Tellier, J.; Boullay, Ph.; Manier, M.; Mercurio, D.

    2004-06-01

    The room temperature structures of the four-layer Aurivillius phase ferroelectrics CaBi 4Ti 4O 15 and BaBi 4Ti 4O 15 are determined by means of single crystal X-ray diffraction. Regarding the CaBi 4Ti 4O 15 phase, in agreement with the tolerance factor, a significant deformation of the perovskite blocks is observed. The rotation system of the octahedra is typical from even layer Aurivillius phases and leads to the use of the space group A2 1am. For the BaBi 4Ti 4O 15 phase, only a weak variation with respect to the F2 mm space group can be suggested from single crystal X-ray diffraction. A significant presence of Ba atoms in the [ M2O 2] slabs is confirmed in agreement with the previous works but specific Ba 2+ and Bi 3+ sites have to be considered due to the large difference in bounding requirement of these cations. Possible origins for the ferroelectric relaxor behavior of the Ba-based compound are discussed in view of the presented structural analyses.

  20. Genotoxic activity of 4,4',5'-trimethylazapsoralen on plasmid DNA.

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    Lagatolla, C; Dolzani, L; Granzotto, M; Monti-Bragadin, C

    1998-01-01

    The genotoxic activities of 8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP) and 4,4',5'-trimethylazapsoralen (4,4',5'-TMAP) on plasmid DNA have been compared. In a previous work, 4,4',5'-TMAP, a methyl derivative of a psoralen isoster, had shown potential photochemotherapeutic activity. The mutagenic activity of mono- and bifunctional lesions caused by these compounds was evaluated both after UVA irradiation, which causes the formation of both kinds of lesions, and after a two-step irradiation procedure of the psoralen-plasmid DNA complex, which allowed monoadducts and interstrand crosslinks to be studied separately. Furthermore, we used a procedure that allowed us to evaluate both the mutagenic and recombinogenic activity of the two compounds. Results indicate that the most important difference between 8-MOP and 4,4',5'-TMAP consists in their mode of photoreaction with DNA rather than in their mutagenic potential. In fact, in all of the experimental procedures, 4,4',5'-TMAP shows a lower ability than 8-MOP to generate interstrand crosslinks. However, when comparable toxicity levels are reached, the two compounds show the same mutagenic potentiality.

  1. Control of eIF4E cellular localization by eIF4E-binding proteins, 4E-BPs

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    Rong, Liwei; Livingstone, Mark; Sukarieh, Rami; Petroulakis, Emmanuel; Gingras, Anne-Claude; Crosby, Katherine; Smith, Bradley; Polakiewicz, Roberto D.; Pelletier, Jerry; Ferraiuolo, Maria A.; Sonenberg, Nahum

    2008-01-01

    Eukaryotic initiation factor (eIF) 4E, the mRNA 5′-cap-binding protein, mediates the association of eIF4F with the mRNA 5′-cap structure to stimulate cap-dependent translation initiation in the cytoplasm. The assembly of eIF4E into the eIF4F complex is negatively regulated through a family of repressor proteins, called the eIF4E-binding proteins (4E-BPs). eIF4E is also present in the nucleus, where it is thought to stimulate nuclear-cytoplasmic transport of certain mRNAs. eIF4E is transported...

  2. Lithiation of prochiral 2,2'-dichloro-5,5'-dibromo-4,4'-bipyridine as a tool for the synthesis of chiral polyhalogenated 4,4'-bipyridines.

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    Mamane, Victor; Aubert, Emmanuel; Peluso, Paola; Cossu, Sergio

    2013-08-02

    Lithiation of the achiral tetrahalogenated 4,4'-bipyridine 1 with alkyllithiums was investigated. n-BuLi was found to induce either the chlorine-directed deprotolithiation reaction alone or with a concomitant halogen-lithium exchange furnishing after iodine trapping chiral 4,4'-bipyridines 2 and 6, respectively. The role of n-BuLi in the deprotolithiation process of 1 was elucidated on the basis of isolated secondary derivatives. After deprotolithiation, the lithiated species could be trapped by different electrophiles such as MeI, TMSCl, MeSSMe, R3SnCl (R = Me or n-Bu), and PPh2Cl. Moreover, 4,4'-bipyridine 2 was submitted to cross-coupling reactions (Suzuki and Sonogashira) which occurred selectively at the carbon-iodine bond. All compounds of this new family of atropisomeric 4,4'-bipyridines were separated by chiral HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography), and the absolute configurations of obtained enantiomers were mainly assigned by XRD (X-ray diffraction) using anomalous dispersion.

  3. A new three-dimensional cobalt phosphate: Co5(OH2)4(HPO4)2(PO4)2

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    Han Zhangang; Tian Aixiang; Peng Jun; Zhai Xueliang

    2006-01-01

    A three-dimensional (3D) cobalt phosphate: Co 5 (OH 2 ) 4 (HPO 4 ) 2 (PO 4 ) 2 (1), has been synthesized by hydrothermal reaction and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and magnetic techniques. The title compound is a template free cobalt phosphate. Compound 1 exhibits a complex net architecture based on edge- and corner-sharing of CoO 6 and PO 4 polyhedra. The magnetic susceptibility measurements indicated that the title compound obeys Curie-Weiss behavior down to a temperature of 17 K at which an antiferromagnetic phase transition occurs. - Graphical abstract: A 3D cobalt phosphate with a neutral framework: Co 5 (OH 2 ) 4 (HPO 4 ) 2 (PO 4 ) 2 (1), has been synthesized and characterized. Compound 1 exhibits a complex net architecture based on edge- and corner-sharing of CoO 6 and PO 4 polyhedra. Its magnetic property was researched

  4. N,N-Dihexyl-4-[2-(4-nitrophenylvinyl]aniline

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    Dieter Schollmeyer

    2011-06-01

    Full Text Available The title compound, C26H36N2O2, was prepared by Horner olefination of p-dihexylaminobenzaldehyde and diethyl p-nitrobenzylphosphonate. It crystallizes with two independent molecules in the asymmetric unit. Both have similar geometries of the π-systems but the conformations of all hexyl chains are different. Whereas one hexyl chain of the first molecule shows the typical all-anti conformation, the second is arranged in a gauche-anti-gauche-anti conformation with N—C—C—C, C—C—C—C, C—C—C—C and C—C—C—C torsion angles of −65.1 (4, 167.3 (3, 63.3 (4, and 179.4 (3°. One of the hexyl chains in the other molecule has an anti-anti-gauche-anti conformation [N—C—C—C, C—C—C—C, C—C—C—C and C—C—C—C torsion angles = 179.6 (3, −179.8 (3, −68.7 (5 and −178.8 (4°], the other starts with an anti-gauche-gauche sequence. Molecules A and B are composed of five planar subunits. The angle sums around the N atoms are in the range 356 (2–360.0 (2°. Torsion angles between these segments do not exceed 4.9 (4°, except for one of the alkyl chains each [molecule A = 26.2 (4°; molecule B = −6.0 (4°]. The high planarity of the molecules and the short aniline C—N bonds [1.385 (3 Å in molecule A and 1.378 (3 Å in molecule B] indicate a strong electronic coupling through the stilbene unit. One methylene group is disordered over two positions with an occupancy ratio of 0.72:0.28.

  5. X-ray investigations of sulfur-containing fungicides. IV. 4'-[[Benzoyl(4-chlorophenylhydrazono)methyl]sulfonyl]acetanilide and 4'-[[benzoyl(4-methoxyphenylhydrazono)methyl]sulfonyl]acetanilide.

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    Wolf, W M

    2001-09-01

    The conformations of the two approximately isomorphous structures 4'-[[benzoyl(4-chlorophenylhydrazono)methyl]sulfonyl]acetanilide, C(22)H(18)ClN(3)O(4)S, and 4'-[[benzoyl(4-methoxyphenylhydrazono)methyl]sulfonyl]acetanilide, C(23)H(21)N(3)O(5)S, are stabilized by resonance-assisted intramolecular hydrogen bonds linking the hydrazone moieties and sulfonyl groups. The stronger bond is observed in the former compound. The difference in electronic properties between the Cl atom and the methoxy group is too small to significantly alter the non-bonding interactions of the sulfonyl and beta-carbonyl groups.

  6. CERES ERBE-like Monthly Geographical Averages (ES-4) in HDF (CER_ES4_FM1+FM4_Edition2)

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    Wielicki, Bruce A. (Principal Investigator)

    The ERBE-like Monthly Geographical Averages (ES-4) product contains a month of space and time averaged Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System (CERES) data for a single scanner instrument. The ES-4 is also produced for combinations of scanner instruments. For each observed 2.5-degree spatial region, the daily average, the hourly average over the month, and the overall monthly average of shortwave and longwave fluxes at the Top-of-the-Atmosphere (TOA) from the CERES ES-9 product are spatially nested up from 2.5-degree regions to 5- and 10-degree regions, to 2.5-, 5-, and 10-degree zonal averages, and to global monthly averages. For each nested area, the albedo and net flux are given. For each region, the daily average flux is estimated from an algorithm that uses the available hourly data, scene identification data, and diurnal models. This algorithm is 'like' the algorithm used for the Earth Radiation Budget Experiment (ERBE). The following CERES ES4 data sets are currently available: CER_ES4_FM1+FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1+FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1+FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1_Edition1 CER_ES4_PFM+FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_TRMM-PFM_Edition1 CER_ES4_TRMM-PFM_Edition2 CER_ES4_Terra-FM1_Edition1 CER_ES4_Terra-FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_FM1+FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_Terra-FM1_Edition2 CER_ES4_Terra-FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM3_Edition1 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition1 CER_ES4_FM1+FM2+FM3+FM4_Edition1 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM3_Edition2 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition2 CER_ES4_FM1+FM3_Edition2 CER_ES4_FM1+FM4_Edition2 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1_Edition2 CER_ES4_PFM+FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM3_Edition1-CV CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition1-CV CER_ES4_Terra-FM1_Edition1-CV CER_ES4_Terra-FM2_Edition1-CV. [Location=GLOBAL] [Temporal_Coverage: Start_Date=1998-01-01; Stop_Date=2005-03-31] [Spatial_Coverage: Southernmost_Latitude=-90; Northernmost_Latitude=90; Westernmost_Longitude=-180; Easternmost_Longitude=180] [Data_Resolution: Latitude_Resolution=2.5 degree; Longitude_Resolution=2.5 degree; Horizontal

  7. CERES ERBE-like Monthly Geographical Averages (ES-4) in HDF (CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition1-CV)

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    Wielicki, Bruce A. (Principal Investigator)

    The ERBE-like Monthly Geographical Averages (ES-4) product contains a month of space and time averaged Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System (CERES) data for a single scanner instrument. The ES-4 is also produced for combinations of scanner instruments. For each observed 2.5-degree spatial region, the daily average, the hourly average over the month, and the overall monthly average of shortwave and longwave fluxes at the Top-of-the-Atmosphere (TOA) from the CERES ES-9 product are spatially nested up from 2.5-degree regions to 5- and 10-degree regions, to 2.5-, 5-, and 10-degree zonal averages, and to global monthly averages. For each nested area, the albedo and net flux are given. For each region, the daily average flux is estimated from an algorithm that uses the available hourly data, scene identification data, and diurnal models. This algorithm is 'like' the algorithm used for the Earth Radiation Budget Experiment (ERBE). The following CERES ES4 data sets are currently available: CER_ES4_FM1+FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1+FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1+FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1_Edition1 CER_ES4_PFM+FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_TRMM-PFM_Edition1 CER_ES4_TRMM-PFM_Edition2 CER_ES4_Terra-FM1_Edition1 CER_ES4_Terra-FM2_Edition1 CER_ES4_FM1+FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_Terra-FM1_Edition2 CER_ES4_Terra-FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM3_Edition1 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition1 CER_ES4_FM1+FM2+FM3+FM4_Edition1 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM3_Edition2 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition2 CER_ES4_FM1+FM3_Edition2 CER_ES4_FM1+FM4_Edition2 CER_ES4_PFM+FM1_Edition2 CER_ES4_PFM+FM2_Edition2 CER_ES4_Aqua-FM3_Edition1-CV CER_ES4_Aqua-FM4_Edition1-CV CER_ES4_Terra-FM1_Edition1-CV CER_ES4_Terra-FM2_Edition1-CV. [Location=GLOBAL] [Temporal_Coverage: Start_Date=1998-01-01; Stop_Date=2005-03-29] [Spatial_Coverage: Southernmost_Latitude=-90; Northernmost_Latitude=90; Westernmost_Longitude=-180; Easternmost_Longitude=180] [Data_Resolution: Latitude_Resolution=2.5 degree; Longitude_Resolution=2.5 degree; Horizontal

  8. Synthesis of (3R)-3-(4-fluorophenylsulfonamido)-1,2,3,4-tetra-hydro-9-[4-3H] carbazolepropanoic acid

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    Pleiss, Ulrich; Radtke, Martin; Schmitt, Peter

    1990-01-01

    (3R)-3-(4-Fluorophenylsulfonamido)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-9-[4- 3 H]carbazolepropanoic acid ( [ 3 H]BAY u 3405) (5) was synthesized by catalytic reduction of (3R)-3-(4-fluorophenylsulfonamido)-4-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-9-carbazolepropanoic acid (4) with tritium. The precursor (4) was prepared by esterification and following oxidation of BAY u 3405 with 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinone. 3 H NMR analysis of the final product showed the formation of [4α- 3 H]BAY us 3405 and [4β- 3 H]BAY u 3405 in a ratio of 1:1. (author)

  9. Poly[bis(μ2-4,4′-bipyridinebis(3-nitrobenzoatocobalt(II

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    Pei-Hsuan Chiang

    2009-11-01

    Full Text Available The hydrothermal reaction of cobalt nitrate with 4,4′-bipyridine and 3-nitrobenzoic acid lead to the formation of the title complex, [Co(C7H4NO42(C10H8N22]n. In the crystal structure, the CoII atoms are coordinated by two terminal carboxylate anions and four 4,4′-bipyridine ligands within slightly distorted octahedra. The CoII atom and one of the two independent 4,4′-bipyridine ligands are located on a twofold rotation axis, while the second independent 4,4′-bipyridine molecule is located on a centre of inversion. One of the two rings of one 4,4′-bipyridine ligand is disordered over two orientations and was refined using a split model [occupancy ratio 0.68 (2:0.32 (2]. The CoII atoms are connected by the 4,4′-bipyridine ligands into layers, which are located parallel to the ab plane.

  10. [Recombinant chromosome 4 with partial 4p deletion and 4q duplication inherited from paternal pericentric inversion].

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    Mun, Se Jin; Cho, Eun Hae; Chey, Myoung-Jae; Shim, Gyu-Hong; Shin, Bo-Moon; Lee, Rae-Kyung; Ko, Ji-Kyung; Yoo, Soo Jin

    2010-02-01

    Pericentric inversion of chromosome 4 can give rise to 2 alternate recombinant (rec) chromosomesby duplication or deletion of 4p. The deletion of distal 4p manifests as Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (WHS). Here, we report the molecular cytogenetic findings and clinical manifestations observed in an infant with 46,XX,rec(4)dup(4q)inv(4)(p16q31.3)pat. The infant was delivered by Cesarean section at the 33rd week of gestation because pleural effusion and polyhydramnios were detected on ultrasonography. At birth, the infant showed no malformation or dysfunction, except for a preauricular skin tag. Array comparative genomic hybridization analysis of neonatal peripheral blood samples showed a gain of 38 Mb on 4q31.3-qter and a loss of 3 Mb on 4p16.3, and these results were consistent with WHS. At the last follow-up at 8 months of age (corrected age, 6 months), the infant had not achieved complete head control.

  11. [Sb{sub 4}Au{sub 4}Sb{sub 4}]{sup 2−}: A designer all-metal aromatic sandwich

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    Tian, Wen-Juan; You, Xue-Rui [Nanocluster Laboratory, Institute of Molecular Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006 (China); Guo, Jin-Chang [Department of Chemistry, Xinzhou Teachers University, Xinzhou 034000 (China); Li, Da-Zhi, E-mail: hj.zhai@sxu.edu.cn, E-mail: ldz005@126.com [Department of Chemical Engineering, Binzhou University, Binzhou 256603 (China); Wang, Ying-Jin [Nanocluster Laboratory, Institute of Molecular Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006 (China); Department of Chemistry, Xinzhou Teachers University, Xinzhou 034000 (China); Sun, Zhong-Ming [State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022 (China); Zhai, Hua-Jin, E-mail: hj.zhai@sxu.edu.cn, E-mail: ldz005@126.com [Nanocluster Laboratory, Institute of Molecular Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006 (China); State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006 (China)

    2016-07-28

    We report on the computational design of an all-metal aromatic sandwich, [Sb{sub 4}Au{sub 4}Sb{sub 4}]{sup 2−}. The triple-layered, square-prismatic sandwich complex is the global minimum of the system from Coalescence Kick and Minima Hopping structural searches. Following a standard, qualitative chemical bonding analysis via canonical molecular orbitals, the sandwich complex can be formally described as [Sb{sub 4}]{sup +}[Au{sub 4}]{sup 4−}[Sb{sub 4}]{sup +}, showing ionic bonding characters with electron transfers in between the Sb{sub 4}/Au{sub 4}/Sb{sub 4} layers. For an in-depth understanding of the system, one needs to go beyond the above picture. Significant Sb → Au donation and Sb ← Au back-donation occur, redistributing electrons from the Sb{sub 4}/Au{sub 4}/Sb{sub 4} layers to the interlayer Sb–Au–Sb edges, which effectively lead to four Sb–Au–Sb three-center two-electron bonds. The complex is a system with 30 valence electrons, excluding the Sb 5s and Au 5d lone-pairs. The two [Sb{sub 4}]{sup +} ligands constitute an unusual three-fold (π and σ) aromatic system with all 22 electrons being delocalized. An energy gap of ∼1.6 eV is predicted for this all-metal sandwich. The complex is a rare example for rational design of cluster compounds and invites forth-coming synthetic efforts.

  12. Actoprotective properties of 7'-((3-thio-4-methyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-ylmethyltheophylline derivatives

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    A. S. Gotsulya

    2016-06-01

    Full Text Available The aim of this work was the study of actoprotective activity of compounds, which combine sintons of 1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol and theophylline. Materials and methods. The first time synthesized 7'-((3-thio-4-phenyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-ylmethyltheophylline derivatives have been used for the research. The systemic toxicity and the acute toxicity of the studied compounds have been performed by the rapid method of Prozorovskiy to determine the optimal conditions for dispensing substances. Experiments have been conducted on a group of white nonlinear rats, 159–221 g weight. During the study of actoprotective activity the method of forced immersion in water with a load of 10% by weight of the rats has been used. The substances were administered at a dose 1/10 of LD50, and the reference drug «Riboxin» at a dose of 100 mg/kg. The swim time was recorded in seconds. The control group of animals was used for comparison; these animals received saline solution intraperitoneally 20 minutes before immersion. The obtained results were statistically processed using the standard software package of Microsoft Office 2007 and «STATISTICA@ for Windows 6.0». Results. According to the results of conducted researches it has been established that the most active compound among the studied was 7'-((5-(2-hydroxyethylthio-4-phenyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylmethyltheophylline, which increased the duration of swimming by 14.31% comparing to control group, whereas the reference drug increased it by 20.57%. It has been established that 2-((5-((theophylline-7'-ylmethyl-4-phenyl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ylthio-N'-(3,4-difluorobenzylideneacetohydrazide also increases the duration of swimming. Conclusion. The study of actoprotective activity of 13 first time synthesized compounds has been conducted. 7'-((5-(2-Hydroxyethylthio-4-phenyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylmethyltheophylline has been detected as the most active compound among the studied ones.

  13. Tripoli-4.4 Jeff-3.1 based libraries; Les bibliotheques Jeff-3.1 pour Tripoli-4.4

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    Jouanne, C. [CEA Saclay Dept. Modelisation de Systemes et Structures, 91 - Gif sur Yvette (France); Sublet, J.Ch. [CEA Cadarache, Dept. d' Etudes des Reacteurs, 13 - Saint Paul lez Durance (France)

    2006-07-01

    Continuous-energy and multi-temperatures TRIPOLI-4.4 libraries, derived from the Joint European Fusion-Fission JEFF-3.1 evaluations, have been generated using the NJOY-99.112 processing code system. They include the continuous-energy neutron JEFF-3.1/General Purpose and thermal S({alpha},{beta}) JEFF-3.1/Thermal libraries and data tables. The processing steps and features are explained together with the Quality Assurance processes and records linked to the generation of such multipurpose libraries. (authors)

  14. Synthesis of 5'-bromo-2'-hydroxy-4,4',6'-trimethoxychalcone from Garcinia nervosa and of its isomer 3'-bromo-2'-hydroxy-4,4',6'- trimethoxychalcone

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    Parab, S.J.; Kapdi, S.G.; Naik, C.G.; Kamat, S.P.

    The unambiguous syntheses of the naturally occurring 5'-bromo-2'-hydroxy-4,4',6'-trimethoxychalcone 1, a constituent of Garcinia nervosa, and its positional isomer 3'-bromo-2'-hydroxy-4,4',6'-trimethoxychalcone 6 are described...

  15. catena-Poly[[[tetraaquazinc(II]-μ-4,4′-bipyridine-κ2N:N′] benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate

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    Ming-Bo Ruan

    2009-07-01

    Full Text Available In the title compound, {[Zn(C10H8N2(H2O4](C8H4O4}n, the ZnII atoms, lying on a twofold rotation axis, are bridged by 4,4′-bipyridine ligands, resulting in a linear chain along the b axis. In the chain, the ZnII atom adopts a slightly distorted octahedral coordination geometry involving four water molecules at the equatorial positions. The noncoordinated benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate anion, which is also located on a twofold rotation axis, bridges adjacent chains through O—H...O hydrogen bonds, forming a three-dimensional supramolecular network.

  16. Organoboron compounds. Communication 417. Crystal and molecular structure of 4-acetoxy-4-butyl-2-methyl-3-phenyl1,4-dihydro-1-aza-3-azonia-4-boratanaphthalene

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    Vorontsova, L.G.; Boldyraeva, O.G.; Chizhov, O.S.; Dorokhov, V.A.; Mikhailov, B.M.

    1985-01-01

    In order to elucidate the structure of boronitrogen heterocycles, an x-ray diffraction structural analysis was carried out on the adduct of 4-butyl-2-methyl-3-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-4-boraquinazoline with acetic acid, namely, 4-acetoxy-4-butyl-2-methyl3-phenyl-1,4-dihydro-1-aza-3-azonia-4-boratanaphthalene (DAABN). The molecular structure of DAABN is given, and the atomic coordinates and bond lengths and angles are presented in tables. the boron atom has distorted tetrahedral configuration

  17. Peculiar orientational disorder in 4-bromo-4′-nitrobiphenyl (BNBP and 4-bromo-4′-cyanobiphenyl (BCNBP leading to bipolar crystals

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    Matthias Burgener

    2016-05-01

    Full Text Available 180° orientational disorder of molecular building blocks can lead to a peculiar spatial distribution of polar properties in molecular crystals. Here we present two examples [4-bromo-4′-nitrobiphenyl (BNBP and 4-bromo-4′-cyanobiphenyl (BCNBP] which develop into a bipolar final growth state. This means orientational disorder taking place at the crystal/nutrient interface produces domains of opposite average polarity for as-grown crystals. The spatial inhomogeneous distribution of polarity was investigated by scanning pyroelectric microscopy (SPEM, phase-sensitive second harmonic microscopy (PS-SHM and selected volume X-ray diffraction (SVXD. As a result, the acceptor groups (NO2 or CN are predominantly present at crystal surfaces. However, the stochastic process of polarity formation can be influenced by adding a symmetrical biphenyl to a growing system. For this case, Monte Carlo simulations predict an inverted net polarity compared with the growth of pure BNBP and BCNBP. SPEM results clearly demonstrate that 4,4′-dibromobiphenyl (DBBP can invert the polarity for both crystals. Phenomena reported in this paper belong to the most striking processes seen for molecular crystals, demonstrated by a stochastic process giving rise to symmetry breaking. We encounter here further examples supporting the general thesis that monodomain polar molecular crystals for fundamental reasons cannot exist.

  18. 1.2.4. Synthesis, crystal structure and thermal stability property of Ni(aze(4,4′ –bipy(H2O based on longer-spanning azelaic acid and 4,4′ -bipyridine ligands

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    Ge Song, Feng Ying Bai*, Yan Xie, Yong Heng Xing.

    2014-04-01

    Full Text Available Abstract: One new three-dimensional (3D supramolecular longer-spanning azelaic acid (H2aze complex: Ni(aze(4,4′– bipy(H2O (4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine has been synthesized using hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, UV spectrum, powder X-ray diffraction, TG analysis and single crystal X–ray diffraction. Structural analysis reveals that the title complex is six-coordinate and connected by the azelaic acid and 4,4′-bipy ligands to generate a 2D planar structure, further linked through the interaction of hydrogen bond of C–H···O to form a 3D supramolecular structure . Supporting information: FT-IR, UV-Vis, X-Ray, Cif file

  19. 5-Methyl-4-oxo-4,6-dihydro-3H-pyridazino[4,5-b]carbazole-1-carbonitrile

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    Norbert Haider

    2010-02-01

    Full Text Available The title compound was prepared in excellent yield from 5-methyl-4-oxo-4,6-dihydro-3H-pyridazino[4,5-b]carbazole-1-carbaldehyde by treatment with hydroxylamine hydrochloride in formic acid without isolation of the intermediate oxime.

  20. Estudo do comportamento ácido-base da 4,4'-ditiodipiridina The acid-base properties of 4,4'-dithiodipyridine

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    Ícaro de Sousa Moreira

    1998-10-01

    Full Text Available Despite the importance of the 4,4'-dithiodipyridine as an electrode modifier on the protein electrochemical studies and as a remarkable bridged-ligand on conducting electronic density in binuclear mixed valence complexes, there is no data available in the literature concerning acid-base behavior of this compound. Aiming to afford such information we undertook the ionization equilibrium study of this ligand. Although two acid species, DTDPH+ and DTDPH2+ have been detected in solution, only the diacid-form was possible to be isolated as a perclorate salt DTDPH2(ClO42. The ionization constants for the two step equilibrium processes (pKa1=2.70 and pKa2=4.80 were determined by using the spectrophotometric technique and aqueous solutions of CF3COONa, mu=0,1 mol.L-1 .

  1. EPR experiments in LiTbF4, LiHoF4, and LiErF4 at submillimeter frequencies

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    Magariño, J.; Tuchendler, J.; Beauvillain, P.

    1980-01-01

    Electron-paramagnetic-resonance experiments in LiTbF4, LiHoF4, and LiErF4 have been performed at frequencies between 70 and 600 GHz, in magnetic fields up to 60 kG and in the temperature range 1.4......Electron-paramagnetic-resonance experiments in LiTbF4, LiHoF4, and LiErF4 have been performed at frequencies between 70 and 600 GHz, in magnetic fields up to 60 kG and in the temperature range 1.4...

  2. Positron annihilation characterization of free volume in micro- and macro-modified Cu0.4Co0.4Ni0.4Mn1.8O4 ceramics

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    Klym, H.; Ingram, A.; Shpotyuk, O.; Hadzaman, I.; Solntsev, V.; Hotra, O.; Popov, A.

    2016-01-01

    Free volume and pore size distribution size in functional micro and macro-micro-modified Cu 0.4 Co 0.4 Ni 0.4 Mn 1.8 O 4 ceramics are characterized by positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy in comparison with Hg-porosimetry and scanning electron microscopy technique. Positron annihilation results are interpreted in terms of model implication positron trapping and ortho-positronium decaying. It is shown that free volume of positron traps are the same type for macro and micro modified Cu 0.4 Co 0.4 Ni 0.4 Mn 1.8 O 4 ceramics. Classic Tao-Eldrup model in spherical approximation is used to calculation of the size of nanopores smaller than 2 nm using the ortho-positronium lifetime.

  3. 3,4-Diaminopyridinium 2-carboxy-4,6-dinitrophenolate

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    Madhukar Hemamalini

    2010-11-01

    Full Text Available In the title salt, C5H8N3+·C7H3N2O7−, the pyridine N atom of the 3,4-diaminopyridine molecule is protonated. The 3,5-dinitrosalicylate anion shows whole-molecule disorder over two orientations with a refined occupancy ratio of 0.875 (4: 0.125 (4. In the crystal, the cations and anions are connected by intermolecular N—H...O and C—H...O hydrogen bonds, forming a three-dimensional network.

  4. Synthesis, antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of 5-benzylidene-2-[(pyridine-4-ylmethylenehydrazono]-thiazolidin-4-one and 2-[(pyridine-4-ylmethylene hydrazono]-thiazolidin-4-one derivatives

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    Danniel Delmondes Feitoza

    2012-01-01

    Full Text Available A new series of 5-benzylidene-2-[(pyridine-4-ylmethylenehydrazono]-thiazolidin-4-ones 4a-l have been synthesized. These compounds were designed by a molecular hybridization approach. 2-[(Pyridine-4-ylmethylenehydrazono]-thiazolidin-4-ones 3a-d were also obtained and used as intermediates to give the target compounds. The in vitro antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities were evaluated for both series. The intermediate 3b showed considerable antibiotic activity against B. subtilis and C. albicans. In the cytotoxic activity compounds 3b (IC50= 4.25 ± 0.36 µg/mL and 4l (IC50= 1.38 ± 0.04 µg/mL were effective for inhibition of human erythromyeloblastoid leukemia (K-562 and human lung carcinoma (NCI-H292 cell lines, respectively.

  5. Developmental Toxicity of (4S-2- (4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid in Zebrafish ( Danio rerio

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    Cansu Akbulut

    2017-08-01

    Full Text Available ABSTRACT (4S-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid is new synthesized substance obtained from cysteine and valine. Thiazolidine derivates have important biological responses so scientists work intensively on these compounds in recent years. It is obvious that thiazolidine contained compounds will be used in future in the pharmaceutical industry to treat important diseases. Median lethal concentrations (LC50 for 48 h and 96 h were found as 1.106±0.052 mM and 0.804mM ± 0.102 respectively. According to LC50, exposure doses were determined as control, 0.4 mM, 0.2 mM and 0.1 mM (4S-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid. Developmental toxicity and apoptotic features on zebrafish development were evaluated in this study. The results of this study indicate that (4S-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid exposure cause developmental defects like pericardial edema, bent spine, tail malformation, blood accumulation, yolk sac edema but on the other hand concentration-dependent decrease in apoptotic rate. Likewise, concentration-dependent decrease in hatching and increase in mortality of embryos were also detected.

  6. (3,5-Dimethylpyrazol-1-yl-[4-(1-phenyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-ylaminophenyl]methanone

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    Rania B. Bakr

    2016-11-01

    Full Text Available In an attempt to enhance cytotoxic activity of pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine core, we synthesized (3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl-[4-(1-phenyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-ylaminophenyl]methanone (4 by reacting 4-(1-phenyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-ylaminobenzohydrazide (3 with acetylacetone. Antiproliferative activity of this compound was screened against breast (MCF-7, colon (HCT-116, and liver (HEPG-2 cancer cell lines. The tested compound exhibited cytotoxic activity with IC50 = 5.00–32.52 μM. Moreover, inhibitory activity of this compound was evaluated against the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR, the fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR, the insulin receptor (IR, and the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR. This target compound showed potent inhibitory activity, especially against FGFR with IC50 = 5.18 μM.

  7. A rec(4) dup 4p inherited from a maternal inv(4)(p15q35): case report and review.

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    Garcia-Heras, Jaime; Martin, Judith

    2002-05-01

    A rec(4) dup 4p inherited from a maternal inv(4)(p15q35) was detected in a four-year-old girl with malformations, developmental delay, and behavioral problems that resemble those for trisomy 4p. A review of eight other liveborns with rec(4) dup 4p shows that about 40% of them also have manifestations in common with trisomy 4p, but the rest have a variable spectrum of malformations. Overall, the rec(4) dup 4p phenotype is not specific, and a diagnosis would not have been feasible without cytogenetic studies. This lack of a clinically recognizable phenotype could reflect the effects of the variable sizes of deletions of 4q, molecular differences in the break points, or the known variable expression of trisomy 4p. The fact that 79% of the recombinants in the offspring of inv(4)(p13-p15q35) carriers are rec(4) dup 4p suggests that meiotic recombination favors its generation or that rec(4) dup 4q are more lethal in utero. Copyright 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

  8. Nuclear receptor 4A (NR4A) family - orphans no more.

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    Safe, Stephen; Jin, Un-Ho; Morpurgo, Benjamin; Abudayyeh, Ala; Singh, Mandip; Tjalkens, Ronald B

    2016-03-01

    The orphan nuclear receptors NR4A1, NR4A2 and NR4A3 are immediate early genes induced by multiple stressors, and the NR4A receptors play an important role in maintaining cellular homeostasis and disease. There is increasing evidence for the role of these receptors in metabolic, cardiovascular and neurological functions and also in inflammation and inflammatory diseases and in immune functions and cancer. Despite the similarities of NR4A1, NR4A2 and NR4A3 and their interactions with common cis-genomic elements, they exhibit unique activities and cell-/tissue-specific functions. Although endogenous ligands for NR4A receptors have not been identified, there is increasing evidence that structurally-diverse synthetic molecules can directly interact with the ligand binding domain of NR4A1 and act as agonists or antagonists, and ligands for NR4A2 and NR4A3 have also been identified. Since NR4A receptors are key factors in multiple diseases, there are opportunities for the future development of NR4A ligands for clinical applications in treating multiple health problems including metabolic, neurologic and cardiovascular diseases, other inflammatory conditions, and cancer. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  9. Totally odd K-4-subdivisions in 4-chromatic graphs

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    Thomassen, Carsten

    2001-01-01

    We prove the conjecture made by Bjarne Toft in 1975 that every 4-chromatic graph contains a subdivision of K-4 in which each edge of K-4 corresponds to a path of odd length. As an auxiliary result we characterize completely the subspace of the cycle space generated by all cycles through two fixed...

  10. [Hydrogen bis(1,2,4-triazole] 1,2,4-triazolium bis(3-carboxy-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonate 1,2,4-triazole disolvate

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    Ming-qiang Qiu

    2010-08-01

    Full Text Available The title compound, C2H4N3+·[H(C2H3N32]+·2C7H5O6S−·2C2H3N3, consists of two types of 1,2,4-triazole monocation, one protonated at the 2-site lying across a twofold axis and the other protonated at the 4-site with the H atom disordered over a center of symmetry, a 5-sulfosalicylate anion and a neutral 1,2,4-triazole molecule. The component ions are linked into a three-dimensional network by a combination of N—H...O, N—H...N, O—H...O, O—H...N, C—H...O and C—H...N hydrogen bonds. In addition, benzene–benzene π–π interactions of 3.942 (2 Å [interplanar spacing = 3.390 (2 Å] and C—O...π (3.331 Å interactions are observed.

  11. Numerical simulation of lambda phi sup(4) sub(4)

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    Amaral, M.G. do; Carvalho, C.A.A. de; Shellard, R.C.

    1984-01-01

    The behaviour of a lattice theory where spontaneous symmetry breaking occurs is studied. The effective potential is calculated and discussed and the phase diagram of an Euclidean lambda phi 4 4 theory using Monte Carlo methods on a hypercubic lattice with 4 4 sites and periodic boundary conditions is obtained. The vacuum expectation value sub(j) is examined in the presence of an external source j(x), keeping the parameter β=1/lambda fixed. The limit of sub(j) as j→O is called phi sub(c). It is found that for values of β larger than β critical, phi sub(c) not = 0, while for values of β smaller than β critical phi sub(c) = 0. It is observed that the lambda phi 4 4 field theory exhibits two phases, a disordered phase in which the vacuum expectation value of the field vanishes, and an ordered phase characterized by spontaneous magnetization. The value of β critical is estimated through the behaviour of the specific heat and susceptibility as function of β. (Author) [pt

  12. 5-(2-amimo-4-styryl pyrimidine-4-yl-4-methoxybenzofuran-6-ol

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    Atteyat A Labib

    2013-05-01

    Full Text Available This study describes the organic synthesis of 5-(2-amimo-4-styryl pyrimidine-4-yl-4-methoxy benzofuran-6-ol (SPBF as an example of a benzofuran derivative used as a new series of amyloid imaging agents. These benzofuran derivatives may be useful amyloid imaging agents for detecting B-amyloid plagues in the brain of Alzheimer’s disease. The precursor is 1-[6-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzofuran-5-yl]-phenyl butadiene ketone, which react with guanidine hydrochloride. The purification process was done via crystallization using solvent ethanol. The overall yield was 75% and the structure of the synthesized compound was confirmed by correct analytical and spectral data. Also, The synthesized compound was labeled with radioactive iodine -125 via electrophilic substitution reaction, in the presence of iodogen as an oxidizing agent, the labeling process was carried out at 95oC for 20min. The radiochemical yield was determined by using a thin layer chromatography and the yield was equal to 80%. Preliminary an in-vivo study examined normal mice after intravenous injection through the tail vein and the data showed the labeling compound was quickly cleared from most body organs. The radioiodinated compound showed high brain uptake.The results of this study suggest that radioiodinated (SPBF may be useful as a brain imaging agents.

  13. Comparative optical study of thulium-doped YVO4 , GdVO4 , and LuVO4 single crystals

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    Lisiecki, R.; Solarz, P.; Dominiak-Dzik, G.; Ryba-Romanowski, W.; Sobczyk, M.; Černý, Pavel; Šulc, Jan; Jelínková, Helena; Urata, Yoshiharu; Higuchi, Mikio

    2006-07-01

    YVO4:Tm3+ crystals grown by the Czochralski technique and GdVO4:Tm3+ and LuVO4:Tm3+ crystals grown by the floating-zone technique were investigated using methods of optical spectroscopy. Polarized absorption and emission spectra were recorded at room temperature and at 6K . The crystal-field analysis was performed assuming the D2d site symmetry for Tm3+ ions. In this way the missing crystal-field components of the H63 ground multiplet were located. Room temperature absorption spectra were analyzed in the framework of the Judd-Ofelt theory. Evaluated radiative lifetimes of luminescent levels of Tm3+ follow a general trend diminishing in agreement with the sequence: YVO4:Tm3+→GdVO4:Tm3+→LuVO4:Tm3+ . Luminescence lifetimes measured for the systems under study are similar except for the F43 lifetime, which appears to be surprisingly short for LuVO4:Tm3+ . Anisotropy of optical spectra is particularly pronounced in LuVO4:Tm3+ . Peak absorption cross section for the band relevant for optical pumping at about 805nm is roughly three times higher for π polarization. Stimulated emission cross sections for the F43-H63 transition near 1800nm were evaluated using the reciprocity method. The diode-pumped continuous wave laser operation in GdVO4:Tm3+ with a slope efficiency of up to 40% is demonstrated. In LuVO4:Tm3+ the diode-pumped laser oscillation in a pulsed mode was observed.

  14. Synthesis and physical-chemical properties of 3-alkylthio-5-(quinoline-2-yl, 2-hydroxyquinoline-4-yl-4-R-2,4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazoles

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    T. M. Kaplaushenko

    2016-06-01

    Full Text Available The major social and economic problem of pharmaceutical industry is the search for biologically active substances, which may become the basis of new drugs, competitive with expensive imported drugs. Analysis of literature shows that in recent decades the attention is paid to researches of heterocyclic systems as potential biologically active agents of both domestic and foreign scientists. Particular interest in this regard cause 3-thio derivatives of 1,2,4-triazoles. Despite high number of publications relating to synthesis and biological properties of 1,2,4-triazole derivatives, the structure and physical-chemical properties of these compounds are studied insufficiently. In this regard, the study of synthetic, physical-chemical and biological properties of 3-alkylthio-5-(quinoline-2-yl, 2-hydroxyquinoline-4-yl-4-R1-2,4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazoles in our point of view is a new, theoretically and practically significant direction. Purpose - targeted synthesis of new low-toxic and highly effective compounds with potential pharmacological activity in a series of 3-alkylthio-5-(quinoline-2-yl, 2-hydroxyquinoline-4-yl-4-R-2,4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazoles and the study of physical and chemical properties of the synthesized compounds. Materials and methods. As starting compounds 5-(quinoline-2-il- 2-hydroxyquinoline-4-yl-4-R1-3-thio-1,2,4-triazoles have been used. Through further cooperation with halogen alkanes (ethyl bromide, propyl bromide, amyl bromide, octyl bromide, nonyl bromide, decyl bromide, cyclohexyl chloride, benzyl chloride 3-alkylthio-5-(quinoline-2-yl, 2-hydroxyquinoline-4-yl-4-R1-2,4-dyhidro-3H-1,2,4-triazoles have been obtained. Results. 15 New compounds have been received as a result of synthetic transformations, the structure of synthesized compounds has been confirmed by modern complex of physical and chemical methods of analysis (IR-spectrophotometry, 1H NMR-spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and their individuality has been proved by

  15. African Research Review - Vol 4, No 4 (2010)

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    African Research Review - Vol 4, No 4 (2010) .... Educational Policy and Technological Development in Africa: An X-Ray of Problems and Solutions in the .... Tradition and Art Appreciation: A Boost to Cultural Tourism in Nigeria · EMAIL FREE ...

  16. Phase diagrams of KY(WO4)2-KEr(WO4)2, KGd(WO4)2-KEr(WO4)2 systems and single crystal growth for some tungstates

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    Yudanova, L.I.; Pavlyuk, A.A.; Potapova, O.G.

    1992-01-01

    Phase diagrams of the KY(WO 4 ) 2 -KEr(WO 4 ) 2 , KGd(WO 4 ) 2 -KEr(WO 4 ) 2 systems were studied by differential thermal and X-ray diffraction analyses. Continuous variety of solid solutions are in the KY(WO 4 ) 2 -KEr(WO 4 ) 2 system. They occurred just as in the area of alphaso beta-modifications. Limited areas of the solid solutions based on components were in the KGd(WO 4 ) 2 -KEr(WO 4 ) 2 system. Monocrystals of potassium-yttrium and potassium-gadolinium tungstates activated by erbium were grown using modified low-gradient Czochralski method

  17. Gas Permeation Properties of Soluble Aromatic Polyimides Based on 4-Fluoro-4,4'-Diaminotriphenylmethane

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    Diego Guzmán-Lucero

    2015-04-01

    Full Text Available A series of new organic polyimides were synthesized from 4-fluoro-4'4"-diaminotriphenylmethane and four different aromatic dianhydrides through a one-step, high-temperature, direct polycondensation in m-cresol at 180–200 °C, resulting in the formation of high-molecular-weight polyimides (inherent viscosities ~ 1.0–1.3 dL/g. All the resulting polyimides exhibited good thermal stability with initial decomposition temperatures above 434 °C, glass-transition temperatures between 285 and 316 °C, and good solubility in polar aprotic solvents. Wide-angle X-ray scattering data indicated that the polyimides were amorphous. Dense membranes were prepared by solution casting and solvent evaporation to evaluate their gas transport properties (permeability, diffusivity, and solubility coefficients toward pure hydrogen, helium, oxygen, nitrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide gases. In general, the gas permeability was increased as both the fractional free volume and d-spacing were also increased. A good combination of permeability and selectivity was promoted efficiently by the bulky hexafluoroisopropylidene and 4-fluoro-phenyl groups introduced into the polyimides. The results indicate that the gas transport properties of these films depend on both the structure of the anhydride moiety, which controls the intrinsic intramolecular rigidity, and the 4-fluoro-phenyl pendant group, which disrupts the intermolecular packing.

  18. Phase formation in Na2MoO4 - MgMoO4 - Cr2(MoO4)3 system

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    Kotova, I.Yu.; Kozhevnikova, N.M.

    1998-01-01

    Interaction within Na 2 MoO 4 - MgMoO 4 - Cr 2 (MoO 4 ) 3 ternary system is studied by X ray phase and DTA methods. State diagram of NaCr(MoO 4 ) 2 - MgMoO 4 section is plotted. Production of ternary molybdates of Na 1-x Mg 1-x Cr 1+x (MoO 4 ) 3 , where 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.3, and NaMg 3 Cr(MoO 4 ) 5 composition is ascertained [ru

  19. Synthesis, physical-chemical properties of 2-((4-R-5-(thiophene-2-ylmethyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthioacetohydrazides

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    O. A. Suhak

    2017-04-01

    Full Text Available Aim. Analysis of the scientific literature over the past decade has shown that large synthetic possibilities towards creating new and effective drug substances have heterocyclic compounds, in particular the derivatives of 1,2,4-triazole. 1,2,4-Triazole is a structural fragment of many synthetic drugs. The special interest cause ylidene hydrazides of 2-(5-R-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthioacetic acids as potential biologically active compounds, among which highly effective medicines can be found. With the aim of finding new biologically active compounds the derivatives of 2-((4-R-5-(thiophene-2-ylmethyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthioaceticohydrazides have been synthesized, their physical-chemical properties have been studied with the use of modern methods, namely elemental analysis, IR,1H-NMR spectroscopy, and their individuality by HPLC-MS. Materials and methods. N'-R1-еden-2-((4-R-5-(thiophene-2-ylmethyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthioaceticohydrazides were received by adding aromatic (2-BrC6H4, 2,3-(OCH32C6H3, 3,5-(OCH32C6H3, 4-N(CH32C6H4, 3,4-F2C6H3, 2-NO2C6H4,4-NO2C6H4, 4-OHC6H4, 2-OHC6H4, 4-FC6H4, 2-CI-6-FC6H3 or heterocyclic (2-SC4H3, 5-NO2-2-C4H2O aldehyde to an equivalent amount of the appropriate 2-((4-R-5-(thiophene-2-ylmethyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthioaceticohydrazide in the acetic acid medium. The study of physical-chemical properties of obtained compounds was carried out according to the methods outlined in SPU. Chromato-mass-spectral studies were performed on hazarding chromatograph Agilent 1260 Infinity HPLC equipped with mass spectrometer Agilent 6120 with ionization in electro-spray (ESI. Conclusion. This suggests the possibility for further study of biological action of the synthesized compounds. As a result of studies the N'-R1-eden-2-((4-R-5-(thiophene-2-ylmethyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthioaceticohydrazides have been synthesized and their physical-chemical properties have been studied.

  20. Mutation analysis of COL4A3 and COL4A4 genes in a Chinese

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    Autosomal dominant Alport syndrome (ADAS) accounts for 5% of all cases of Alport syndrome (AS), a primary basement membrane disorder arising from mutations in genes encoding the type IV collagen protein family.Mutationsin COL4A3 and COL4A4 genes were reported to be associated with ADAS. In this study, clinical ...

  1. On the Vertex-Distinguishing Proper Edge-Coloring of K4,4∨Kt%图K4,4∨Kt的点可区别正常边染色

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    魏甲静; 王治文; 陈祥恩

    2012-01-01

    讨论了图K4,4∨Kt的点可区别正常边染色及其色数.利用正多边形的对称性构造染色以及组合分析的方法.确定了图K4,4∨Kt的点可区别正常边色数,得到了:当t是奇数且t≥3以及t是偶数且2≤t≤32时,χ′s(K4,4∨Kt)=t+8;当t是偶数且t≥34时,χ′s(K4,4∨Kt)=t+9.%In this paper, the authors discuss the vertex-distinguishing proper edge colorings of K4,4∨Kt,and using the symmetry of regular polygons to construct coloring and the methods of combinatorial analysis, determine the vertex-distinguishing proper edge chromatic number of K4,4∨Kt. Finally, the authors show that χ:(K4,4∨Kt):t+8 when t is odd with t≥3 and when t is even with 2≤t≤32, and that xs(K4,4∨Kt) =t+9 when t is even with t≥34.

  2. EPAs SPECIATE 4.4 Database: Development and Uses

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    SPECIATE is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) repository of source category-specific particulate matter (PM), volatile organic gas, and other gas speciation profiles of air pollutant emissions. Abt Associates, Inc. developed SPECIATE 4.4 through a collaborat...

  3. Histopathology of IgG4-Related Autoimmune Hepatitis and IgG4-Related Hepatopathy in IgG4-Related Disease.

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    Nakanuma, Yasuni; Ishizu, Yoji; Zen, Yoh; Harada, Kenichi; Umemura, Takeji

    2016-08-01

    Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a systemic disease involving many organs; it includes IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis and inflammatory pseudotumor in the hepatobiliary system. Two types of hepatic parenchymal involvement have been reported in IgG4-RD: IgG4-related autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and IgG4-hepatopathy. Moreover, only three cases of IgG4-related AIH have been reported. Immunoglobulin G4-related AIH is clinicopathologically similar to AIH, except for an elevated serum IgG4 level and heavy infiltration of IgG4-positive plasma cells in the liver tissue. Interestingly, IgG4-related AIH can be complicated by well-known IgG4-RD(s). Immunoglobulin G4-hepatopathy, which includes various histopathological lesions encountered in the liver of patients with type I autoimmune pancreatitis, is classified into five histological categories: portal inflammation, large bile duct damage, portal sclerosis, lobular hepatitis, and cholestasis. Immunoglobulin G4-hepatopathy is currently a collective term covering hepatic lesions primarily or secondarily related to IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis and type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis. In conclusion, the liver is not immune to IgG4-RD, and at least two types of hepatic involvement in IgG4-RD have been reported: IgG4-related AIH and IgG4-hepatopathy. Additional studies are required to clarify their precise clinical significance with respect to IgG4-RD and inherent liver diseases. Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

  4. 4-Aminobenzoic acid 4-methylpyridine/4-methylpyridinium 4-aminobenzoate 0.58/0.42: a redetermination from the original data

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    Jan Fábry

    2017-10-01

    Full Text Available The title structure, 4-aminobenzoic acid 4-methylpyridine/4-methylpyridinium 4-aminobenzoate 0.58/0.42, 0.58(C6H7N·C7H7NO2·0.42(C6H8N+·C7H6NO2−, has been redetermined from the data published by Kumar et al. (2015. Acta Cryst. E71, o125-o126. The improvement of the present redetermination consists in the introduction of disorder of the methyl group over two positions as well as in the correction of the positional parameters of the hydrogen atoms that are involved in the O—H...N or N—H...O hydrogen bonds. After the correction, the hydroxyl hydrogen atom turned out to be disordered over two positions about the centre of the O...N bond, which is relatively long [2.642 (2 Å], while the H atoms of the primary amine group account more realistically for the hydrogen-bond pattern after the removal of the positional constraints. All the O—H...N or N—H...O hydrogen bonds which are present in the title structure are of moderate strength.

  5. Energy level properties of 4p64d3, 4p64d24f, and 4p54d4 configurations of the W35+ ion

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    Bogdanovich, P.; Kisielius, R.

    2014-01-01

    The ab initio quasirelativistic Hartree–Fock method developed specifically for the calculation of spectroscopic parameters of heavy atoms and highly charged ions was used to derive spectral data for the multicharged tungsten ion W 35+ . The configuration interaction method was applied to include the electron-correlation effects. The relativistic effects were taken into account in the Breit–Pauli approximation for quasirelativistic Hartree–Fock radial orbitals. The energy level spectra, radiative lifetimes τ, and Lande g-factors have been calculated for the 4p 6 4d 3 , 4p 6 4d 2 4f, and 4p 5 4d 4 configurations of the W 35+ ion

  6. Crystal structures of 4-meth-oxy-N-(4-methyl-phenyl)benzene-sulfonamide and N-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-4-meth-oxy-benzene-sulfonamide.

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    Rodrigues, Vinola Z; Preema, C P; Naveen, S; Lokanath, N K; Suchetan, P A

    2015-11-01

    Crystal structures of two N-(ar-yl)aryl-sulfonamides, namely, 4-meth-oxy-N-(4-methyl-phen-yl)benzene-sulfonamide, C14H15NO3S, (I), and N-(4-fluoro-phen-yl)-4-meth-oxy-benzene-sulfonamide, C13H12FNO3S, (II), were determined and analyzed. In (I), the benzene-sulfonamide ring is disordered over two orientations, in a 0.516 (7):0.484 (7) ratio, which are inclined to each other at 28.0 (1)°. In (I), the major component of the sulfonyl benzene ring and the aniline ring form a dihedral angle of 63.36 (19)°, while in (II), the planes of the two benzene rings form a dihedral angle of 44.26 (13)°. In the crystal structure of (I), N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds form infinite C(4) chains extended in [010], and inter-molecular C-H⋯πar-yl inter-actions link these chains into layers parallel to the ab plane. The crystal structure of (II) features N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds forming infinite one dimensional C(4) chains along [001]. Further, a pair of C-H⋯O inter-molecular inter-actions consolidate the crystal packing of (II) into a three-dimensional supra-molecular architecture.

  7. Synthesis and crystal structure of hydrogen selenates K(HSeO4)(H2SeO4) and Cs(HSeO4)(H2SeO4)

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    Troyanov, S.I.; Morozov, I.V.; Zakharov, M.A.; Kemnitz, E.

    1999-01-01

    Hydrogen selenates of the compositions K(HSeO 4 )(H 2 SeO 4 ) and Cs(HSeO 4 )(H 2 SeO 4 ) are synthesized by the reaction of alkali metal carbonates with an excess of the concentrated selenic acid. The X-ray diffraction study showed that both compounds are isostructural to the corresponding hydrogen sulfates. The difference in the systems of hydrogen bonding are caused by various combinations of the acceptor functions of the oxygen atoms in the HSeO 4 and H 2 SeO 4 groups

  8. Phase equilibrium in Rb2MoO4-AMoO4-Zr(MOO4)2 systems (A - bivalent elements)

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    Ivanova, M.N.; Tsyrenova, G.D.; Bazarova, Zh.G.

    1993-01-01

    The Rb 2 MoO 4 -AMoO 4 -Zr(MoO 4 ) 2 systems, where A - bivalent elements, were investigated by solid phase reactions, x-ray and differntial thermal analysis methods. Formation of new ternary molybdates was determined. Phase relationships in the Rb 2 MoO 4 -MnMoO 4 -Zr(MoO 4 ) 2 system in subsolidus range (550 deg C) were studied using x-ray analysis data

  9. 2-(4-Methylphenyl-5-[({[5-(4-methylphenyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]sulfanyl}methylsulfanyl]-1,3,4-thiadiazole

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    Jing-wen Yu

    2012-03-01

    Full Text Available In the title compound, C19H16N4S4, the molecules exhibit a butterfly conformation, where the thiadiazole and attached benzene rings in two wings are almost coplanar, with dihedral angles of 0.8 (3 and 0.9 (3°, respectively, while the two thiadiazole rings form a dihedral angle of 46.3 (3°.

  10. Localization of Microfibrillar-Associated Protein 4 (MFAP4) in Human Tissues

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    Wulf-Johansson, Helle; Lock Johansson, Sofie; Schlosser, Anders

    2013-01-01

    Microfibrillar-associated protein 4 (MFAP4) is located in the extracellular matrix (ECM). We sought to identify tissues with high levels of MFAP4 mRNA and MFAP4 protein expression. Moreover, we aimed to evaluate the significance of MFAP4 as a marker of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to correlate...... of MFAP4 protein mainly at sites rich in elastic fibers and within blood vessels in all tissues investigated. The AlphaLISA technique was used to determine serum MFAP4 levels in a clinical cohort of 172 patients consisting of 5 matched groups with varying degrees of CVD: 1: patients with ST elevation...... MFAP4 with other known ECM markers, such as fibulin-1, osteoprotegerin (OPG), and osteopontin (OPN). Quantitative real-time PCR demonstrated that MFAP4 mRNA was more highly expressed in the heart, lung, and intestine than in other elastic tissues. Immunohistochemical studies demonstrated high levels...

  11. R-744 compared to R-290 in small freezer applications; R-744 versus R-290 in kleine vriezer-toepassingen

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    Van Beek, M.; Janssen, M. [Re/gent, Helmond (Netherlands)

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    op beide systemen zijn beschreven. Tevens worden de systeemmodificaties gepresenteerd die nodig zijn voor de R-744 conversie. De kringlopen van beide systemen zijn geanalyseerd en de verschillen met de thermodynamische ideale kringloop zijn beschreven. De resultaten van de metingen zijn onderbouwd met behulp van compressor prestatiemetingen uitgevoerd op een caloriemeter. De theoretische vergelijking van de ideale kringloop toonde aan dat de COP van een R-744 systeem 31% lager is dan de COP van een R-290 systeem bij een omgevingstemperatuur van 30C. De metingen, uitgevoerd op beide configuraties, toonden aan dat de COP van de R-744 configuratie 13% lager is dan de COP van de R-290 configuratie op basis van een gemiddelde pakkettemperatuur van -23C (gelijke belasting). Het verschil tussen de theoretische en reele kringloop is onderzocht en verklaard. Ten slotte is een kostenvergelijking gegeven, waaruit blijkt dat het verschil in productiekosten gedomineerd wordt door de kosten van de compressor.

  12. K2SO4 and LiKSO4 crystals luminescence

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    Charapiev, B.; Nurakhmetov, T.N.

    2002-01-01

    In the paper a nature of X-ray and tunnel luminescence in LiKSO 4 and Li 2 SO 4 ·H 2 O crystals are discussed. It is shown, that X-ray luminescence and Li 2 SO 4 ·H 2 O and LiKSO 4 appeals in the result of electrons recombination with auto-localized holes (SO 4 - ), and tunnel luminescence appeals at electrons transfer from ground state of electron center into hole center capture ground state. Under heating of irradiated crystal de-localized holes at recombination moment with electron capture centers are forming auto-localized excitons, which are disintegrating with photon emitting, and so X-ray luminescence spectrum and thermally induces luminescence peaks are coinciding. Nature of radiation appealing in LiKSO 4 at ultraviolet excitation is discussing

  13. Synthesis and structure of Li{sub 4}GeS{sub 4}

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    Matsushita, Y [National Inst. of Materials and Chemical Research, Tsukuba (Japan). High Pressure Lab.; Kanatzidis, M G [Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI (United States). Dept. of Chemistry

    1998-01-01

    The compound Li{sub 4}GeS{sub 4} has been prepared as transparent, light yellow moisture-sensitive crystals. Li{sub 4}GeS{sub 4} belongs to the space group Pnma with a = 14.107(6) A, b = 7.770(3) A and c = 6.162(2) A. The crystal structure was solved by direct-methods. The final R and R{sub w}-values are 1.85 and 1.65% for 866 observed reflections. The Li{sub 4}GeS{sub 4} structure has three crystallographically independent lithium sites and one germanium site. The lithium atoms adopt two different coordination types. The Li1 atom is coordinated to five sulfur atoms in a square pyramidal geometry, while the Li2 and Li3 atoms have distorted tetrahedral coordination. The Ge atom is tetrahedrally coordinated by four sulfur atoms and is found as [GeS{sub 4}]{sup 4-} units. The anisotropic three-dimensional crystal structure of Li{sub 4}GeS{sub 4} is described. (orig.) 57 refs.

  14. N-(2-Chlorophenyl-2-({5-[4-(methylsulfanylbenzyl]-4-phenyl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl}sulfanylacetamide

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    Full Text Available In the title molecule, C24H21ClN4OS2, the central 1,2,4-triazole ring forms dihedral angles of 89.05 (9, 86.66 (9 and 82.70 (10° with the chloro-substituted benzene ring, the methylsulfanyl-substituted benzene ring and the phenyl ring, respectively. In the crystal, molecules are linked into sheets parallel to (100 by intermolecular N—H...N and weak C—H...O hydrogen bonds.

  15. Crystal structures of Th(OH)PO4, U(OH)PO4 and Th2O(PO4)2. Condensation mechanism of M(IV)(OH)PO4 (M= Th, U) into M2O(PO4)2

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    Dacheux, N.; Clavier, N.; Wallez, G.; Quarton, M.

    2007-01-01

    Three new crystal structures, isotypic with β-Zr 2 O(PO 4 ) 2 , have been resolved by the Rietveld method. All crystallize with an orthorhombic cell (S.G.: Cmca) with a = 7.1393(2) Angstroms, b = 9.2641(2) Angstroms, c 12.5262(4) Angstroms, V = 828.46(4) (Angstroms) 3 and Z = 8 for Th(OH)PO 4 ; a = 7.0100(2) Angstroms, b = 9.1200(2) Angstroms, c = 12.3665(3) Angstroms, V 790.60(4) (Angstroms) 3 and Z = 8 for U(OH)PO 4 ; a 7.1691(3) Angstroms, b 9.2388(4) Angstroms, c = 12.8204(7) Angstroms, V 849.15(7) (Angstroms) 3 and Z = 4 for Th 2 O(PO 4 ) 2 . By heating, the M(OH)PO 4 (M Th, U) compounds condense topotactically into M 2 O(PO 4 ) 2 , with a change of the environment of the tetravalent cation that lowers from 8 to 7 oxygen atoms. The lower stability of Th 2 O(PO 4 ) 2 compared to that of U 2 O(PO 4 ) 2 seems to result from this unusual environment for tetravalent thorium. (authors)

  16. Adult 4-H Volunteer Empowerment in 4-H Youth Development Settings

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    Olsen, Pamela

    2009-01-01

    The primary purpose of this study was to determine which factors related to adult 4-H volunteer empowerment in 4-H youth development settings. This study examined the relationship of adult 4-H volunteers' perceived leadership styles of Oregon 4-H Youth Development Educators (YDE) to the adult 4-H volunteer sense of empowerment. In addition,…

  17. Characteristics Analysis and Comparison of High-Speed 4/2 and Hybrid 4/4 Poles Switched Reluctance Motor

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    Full Text Available This paper presents a characteristics analysis and performance comparison of high-speed two-phase 4/2 and hybrid single-phase 4/4 switched reluctance motors (SRMs. Although the motors are advantageous as high-speed drives, both conventional structures have high torque ripple as a result of the presence of the torque dead zone. In this paper, solutions to the torque dead zone problem for each motor are discussed. For the 4/2 SRM, a wide-rotor stepper-type is adopted, while for the 4/4 SRM, the structure is changed to a hybrid by adding permanent magnets (PMs. Both motors have a non-uniform air gap to modify their inductance profile, which leads to the elimination of the torque dead zone. A finite-element method was used to analyze the characteristics of each motor. Then, the manufactured motors were tested through experiments, and lastly, their performance was compared.

  18. Expression of the Transcription Factor E4BP4 in Human Basophils

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    Jensen, Bettina Margrethe; Gohr, Maria; Poulsen, Lars Kærgaard

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    Rationale The cytokine IL-3 plays an important role for human basophil development, function and survival. IL-3 is also reported to induce the expression of the transcription factor E4BP4, but it is not known whether E4BP4 is expressed in basophils and influences basophil responsiveness. The aim...... by Alcian blue. RNA was extracted (0.005-0.02 µg RNA from 0.5 - 1 x 106 cells), and the corresponding cDNA analyzed by real-time PCR where E4BP4 expression was calculated as 2-(CT(E4BP4) - CT(β-actin)). E4BP4 protein expression was visualized in basophil lysates (107 cells/ml) by Western blot followed...... the transcription factor E4BP4 which might have an impact on basophil histamine release....

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    ... unusual pricing situations where the weighted guidelines method has been determined by the DOE negotiating... the pricing situation meets any of the circumstances set forth in this section, other methods for... Section 915.404-4-70-4 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY CONTRACTING METHODS AND...

  20. The PrPS4 type structure and a filled variant: the compounds TbPS4 and LiEuPS4

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    Joergens, S.; Alili, L.; Mewis, A.

    2005-01-01

    Colourless single crystals of TbPS 4 (a = 10.696(2), c = 19.053(4) Aa) were obtained by reaction of the elements (750 C; 30 h). The compound crystallizes with the PrPS 4 type structure (I4 1 /acd; Z = 16). The structure consists of isolated PS 4 tetrahedra each surrounded by four Tb 3+ cations. Both crystallographically different Tb 3+ cations are coordinated by eight sulfur atoms which are part of four PS 4 tetrahedra. Orange single crystals of LiEuPS 4 (a = 11.498(2), c = 19.882(4) Aa) were prepared by reaction of Eu and P with Li 2 S 4 (700 C; 20 h). The crystal structure corresponds to the PrPS 4 type, in which tubes running along [001] are occupied by Li atoms, which are surrounded by four S atoms in strongly distorted tetrahedra. LiS 4 and PS 4 tetrahedra are connected via common edges into alternating chains. (orig.)

  1. Patterns of use and toxicity of new para-halogenated substituted cathinones: 4-CMC (clephedrone), 4-CEC (4-chloroethcatinone) and 4-BMC (brephedrone).

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    Grifell, Marc; Ventura, Mireia; Carbón, Xoán; Quintana, Pol; Galindo, Liliana; Palma, Álvaro; Fornis, Ivan; Gil, Cristina; Farre, Magi; Torrens, Marta

    2017-05-01

    This paper aims to present results of the analysis of clephedrone (4-CMC), 4-chloroethcathinone (4-CEC), and brephedrone (4-BMC) on recreational drug markets and a systematic review of all the available information concerning these substances. Samples collected by the drug checking service of the Spanish harm reduction NGO-Energy Control were analyzed and systematic research was conducted. Between June 2014 and October 2016, 1,471 samples with at least one NPS were analyzed, 397 of which contained cathinones. Clephedrone was found in 29 samples, brephedrone in 8, and both were present in 2 samples. 4-Chloroethcathinone was detected in 5 samples. Eleven out of the 47 purchased samples (23.4%) were tested to contain the substance the user expected. Samples received were mainly sold as 3-MMC, MDMA, ketamine, and other cathinones. No literature on the effects or toxicity of these substances was found; the only information available was on internet fora. On many posts, users exhibit concerns about potential toxicity and side effects of using these substances. Since the emergence of these substances could prove to be the next step to the cat-and-mouse game existing between drug producers and legislation, further clinical and epidemiological research should be carried out in order to build evidence to support policy for public health issues. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

  2. Synthesis, antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of 5-benzylidene-2-[(pyridine-4-ylmethylene)hydrazono]-thiazolidin-4-one and 2-[(pyridine-4-ylmethylene) hydrazono]-thiazolidin-4-one derivatives

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    Feitoza, Danniel Delmondes; Alves, Antonio Jose; Lima, Jose Gildo de, E-mail: jgildolima@gmail.com [Departamento de Ciencias Farmaceuticas, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife - PE (Brazil); Araujo, Janete Magali; Aguiar, Jaciana Santos; Rodrigues, Maria do Desterro; Silva, Teresinha Goncalves; Nascimento, Silene Carneiro do; Goes, Alexandre Jose da Silva [Departamento de Antibioticos, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife - PE (Brazil)

    2012-07-01

    A new series of 5-benzylidene-2-[(pyridine-4-ylmethylene)hydrazono]-thiazolidin-4-ones 4a-l have been synthesized. These compounds were designed by a molecular hybridization approach. 2-[(Pyridine-4-ylmethylene)hydrazono]-thiazolidin-4-ones 3a-d were also obtained and used as intermediates to give the target compounds. The in vitro antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities were evaluated for both series. The intermediate 3b showed considerable antibiotic activity against B. subtilis and C. albicans. In the cytotoxic activity compounds 3b (IC{sub 50} = 4.25 +- 0.36 {mu}g/mL) and 4l (IC{sub 50} = 1.38 +- 0.04 {mu}g/mL) were effective for inhibition of human erythromyeloblastoid leukemia (K-562) and human lung carcinoma (NCI-H292) cell lines, respectively. (author)

  3. Group 1B organometallic chemistry XXIX. Synthetic and structural aspects of polynuclear arylcopperlithium compounds Ar4Cu2Li2 ('arylcuprates') and interaggregate exchange phenomena in Ar4Cu4/Ar4Li4/Ar4Cu2Li2 systems

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    Koten, G. van; Noltes, J.G.

    1979-01-01

    The thermally stable arylmetal-IB-lithium compounds (2-Me{2}NCHZC{6}H{4}){4}M{2}Li{2} (M = Cu, Ag or Au; Z = H or Me) and (2-Me{2}NC{6}H{4}){4}M{2}Li{2} have been prepared by a 21 molar reaction of the aryllithium compounds with the corresponding metal-IB halide (Cu or Ag) or metal-lB halide

  4. 3-(4-Chlorobenzoyl-4-(4-chlorophenyl-1-phenethylpiperidin-4-ol

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    Abdullah Aydın

    2011-06-01

    Full Text Available In the title compound, C26H25Cl2NO2, the piperidine ring adopts a chair conformation with a cis configuration of the carbonyl and hydroxy substituents. The dihedral angle between the aromatic rings of the chlorobenzene groups is 24.3 (2°. The phenyl ring forms dihedral angles of 59.4 (3 and 44.1 (3° with the benzene rings. In the crystal, molecules are linked by intermolecular O—H...N and C—H...O hydrogen bonds and C—H...π interactions into layers parallel to the bc plane.

  5. Quasirelativistic calculation of 4s24p5, 4s24p44d and 4s4p6 configuration spectroscopic parameters for the W39+ ion

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    Bogdanovich, P; Karpuškienė, R; Kisielius, R

    2015-01-01

    The ab initio quasirelativistic Hartree–Fock method developed specifically for the calculation of spectral parameters of heavy atoms and highly charged ions is used to derive spectral data for the 4s 2 4p 5 , 4s 2 4p 4 4d and 4s4p 6 configurations of the multicharged tungsten ion W 39+ . The relativistic effects are taken into account in the Breit–Pauli approximation for the quasirelativistic Hartree–Fock radial orbitals. The configuration interaction method is applied to include the electron correlation effects. Produced data are compared with existing experimental measurements and theoretical calculations. (paper)

  6. Science World Journal - Vol 4, No 4 (2009)

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    Synergy Between Moringa oleifera Seed Powder And Alum In The Purification of Domestic Water · EMAIL FREE FULL TEXT EMAIL FREE FULL TEXT · DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT. MB Dalen, JS Pam, A Izang, R Ekele. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/swj.v4i4.51400 ...

  7. 4,4′-(Propane-1,3-diyldioxydibenzaldehyde

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    Qamar Ali

    2010-07-01

    Full Text Available The title compound, C17H16O4, is a dialdehyde in which two formylphenoxy units are linked by a –CH2CH2CH2– chain; the molecule is V-shaped with the middle methylene C atom as the apex. The two benzene rings are aligned at 77.4 (1°. In the crystal, molecules are linked into centrosymmetric dimers by pairs of non-classical C—H...O hydrogen bonds.

  8. A new three-dimensional cobalt phosphate: Co 5(OH 2) 4(HPO 4) 2(PO 4) 2

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    Han, Zhangang; Tian, Aixiang; Peng, Jun; Zhai, Xueliang

    2006-10-01

    A three-dimensional (3D) cobalt phosphate: Co 5(OH 2) 4(HPO 4) 2(PO 4) 2 ( 1), has been synthesized by hydrothermal reaction and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and magnetic techniques. The title compound is a template free cobalt phosphate. Compound 1 exhibits a complex net architecture based on edge- and corner-sharing of CoO 6 and PO 4 polyhedra. The magnetic susceptibility measurements indicated that the title compound obeys Curie-Weiss behavior down to a temperature of 17 K at which an antiferromagnetic phase transition occurs.

  9. La{sub 3}Cu{sub 4}P{sub 4}O{sub 2} and La{sub 5}Cu{sub 4}P{sub 4}O{sub 4}Cl{sub 2}. Synthesis, structure and {sup 31}P solid state NMR spectroscopy

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    Bartsch, Timo; Eul, Matthias; Poettgen, Rainer [Muenster Univ. (Germany). Inst. fuer Anorganische und Analytische Chemie; Benndorf, Christopher; Eckert, Hellmut [Muenster Univ. (Germany). Inst. fuer Physikalische Chemie; Sao Paulo Univ., Sao Carlos, SP (Brazil). Inst. of Physics

    2016-04-01

    The phosphide oxides La{sub 3}Cu{sub 4}P{sub 4}O{sub 2} and La{sub 5}Cu{sub 4}P{sub 4}O{sub 4}Cl{sub 2} were synthesized from lanthanum, copper(I) oxide, red phosphorus, and lanthanum(III) chloride through a ceramic technique. Single crystals can be grown in a NaCl/KCl flux. Both structures were refined from single crystal X-ray diffractometer data: I4/mmm, a = 403.89(4), c = 2681.7(3) pm, wR2 = 0.0660, 269 F{sup 2} values, 19 variables for La{sub 3}Cu{sub 4}P{sub 4}O{sub 2} and a = 407.52(5), c = 4056.8(7) pm, wR2 = 0.0905, 426 F{sup 2} values, 27 variables for La{sub 5}Cu{sub 4}P{sub 4}O{sub 4}Cl{sub 2}. Refinement of the occupancy parameters revealed full occupancy for the oxygen sites in both compounds. The structures are composed of cationic (La{sub 2}O{sub 2}){sup 2+} layers and covalently bonded (Cu{sub 4}P{sub 4}){sup 5-} polyanionic layers with metallic characteristics, and an additional La{sup 3+} between two adjacent (Cu{sub 4}P{sub 4}){sup 5-} layers. The structure of La{sub 5}Cu{sub 4}P{sub 4}O{sub 4}Cl{sub 2} comprises two additional LaOCl slabs per unit cell. Temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility studies revealed Pauli paramagnetism. The phosphide substructure of La{sub 3}Cu{sub 4}P{sub 4}O{sub 2} was studied by {sup 31}P solid state NMR spectroscopy. By using a suitable dipolar re-coupling approach the two distinct resonances belonging to the P{sub 2}{sup 4-} and the P{sup 3-} units could be identified.

  10. Structure and luminescence of α and β ThBr4: optical properties of U4+ in α ThBr4

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    Simoni, E.

    1988-05-01

    The aim of this work is to understand the comparative structural and intrinsic luminescence properties of the pure matrices α and β - ThBr 4 , and to study the electronic structure by optical spectroscopy of the U 4+ ion in the α-ThBr 4 matrix. 1)Under U.V. excitation, βThBr 4 is intensively fluorescent in the blue-purple and α-ThBr 4 is fluorescent in the red. The main results concerning β-ThBr 4 are the following: -the optical absorption in the U.V. is under the form of a sudden absorption front and for a same temperature, its threshold energy has the same value as the threshold energy of the excitation function and of the photocurrent peak; -the intensity and the life time of the emission decrease when the temperature increases from 300 K until 400 K ( extinction temperature). All the obtained results have been explained either with the molecular orbitals levels of the ThBr 8 4- cluster or with the valence and conduction bands of the pure matrix. 2)The absorption and emission spectra of U 4+ in α-ThBr 4 (in which U 4+ has a point symmetry S 4 ) obtained between 300 K and 4.2 K have allowed to index 30 levels. The calculation of the spectroscopic parameters F k , ξ and B k q has been carried out in symmetry D 2d and S 4 . The comparison of these parameters with those calculated for U 4+ in β-ThBr 4 and β-ThCl 4 show that the global force of the crystalline field is practically the same in the three matrices, but that the structure transformation β→α occurs more on the values of these B k q than on the change of the ligands Br - →Cl - . On the other hand, it has been possible with the α-ThBr 4 matrix, or the β-ThBr 4 and the β-ThCl 4 , to observe the fluorescence spectra of the U 4+ ion (particularly weak phonons energies). (O.M.)

  11. Identification and Characterization of a Novel IL-4 Receptor α Chain (IL-4Rα Antagonist to Inhibit IL-4 Signalling

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    2015-05-01

    Full Text Available Background/Aims: In recent times, allergy has become a financial, physical and psychological burden to the society as a whole. In allergic cascades, cytokine IL-4 binds to IL-4 receptor (IL-4R, consequently producing allergen-specific IgE antibodies by B cells. In addition, among other functions, IL-4 is also responsible for B and T cell proliferation and differentiation. Hence, characterization of novel antagonists that inhibit IL-4 signalling forms the overall aim of this study. Methods: Phage display was used to screen a random 12-mer synthetic peptide library with a human IL-4Rα to identify peptide candidates. Once identified, the peptides were commercially synthesized and used for in vitro immunoassays. Results: We have successfully used phage display to identify M13 phage clones that demonstrated specific binding to IL-4Rα. The peptide N1 was synthesized for use in ELISA, demonstrating significant binding to IL-4Rα and inhibiting interaction with cytokine IL-4. Furthermore, the peptide was tested in a transfected HEK-Blue IL-4 reporter cell line model, which produces alkaline phosphatase (AP. QUANTI-Blue, a substrate, breaks down in the presence of AP producing a blue coloration. Using this colorimetric analysis, >50% inhibition of IL-4 signalling was achieved. Conclusion: We have successfully identified and characterised a synthetic peptide antagonist against IL-4Rα, which effectively inhibits IL-4 interaction with the IL-4Rα in vitro. Since IL-4 interaction with IL-4Rα is a common pathway for many allergies, a prophylactic treatment can be devised by inhibiting this interaction for future treatment of allergies.

  12. 17 CFR 4.12 - Exemption from provisions of part 4.

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    ... part 4. 4.12 Section 4.12 Commodity and Securities Exchanges COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION... said Act; (B) Will generally and routinely engage in the buying and selling of securities and securities derived instruments; (C) Will not enter into commodity futures and commodity options contracts for...

  13. Differentiation of F4 receptor profiles in pigs based on their mucin 4 polymorphism, responsiveness to oral F4 immunization and in vitro binding of F4 to villi.

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    Nguyen, V U; Goetstouwers, T; Coddens, A; Van Poucke, M; Peelman, L; Deforce, D; Melkebeek, V; Cox, E

    2013-03-15

    F4(+) enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (F4(+) ETEC) are an important cause of diarrhoea and mortality in piglets. F4(+) ETEC use their F4 fimbriae to adhere to specific receptors (F4Rs) on small intestinal brush borders, resulting in colonization of the small intestine. To prevent pigs from post-weaning diarrhoea, pigs should be vaccinated during the suckling period. Previously, we demonstrated that F4acR(+), but not F4acR(-) piglets could be orally immunized with purified F4 fimbriae resulting in a protective immunity against F4(+) ETEC infections, indicating that this immune response was F4R dependent. Recently, aminopeptidase N has been identified as a glycoprotein receptor important for this oral immune response. However, in some oral immunization experiments, a few F4acR(+) piglets did not show an antibody response upon oral immunization, suggesting additional receptors. Therefore, the binding profile of F4 to brush border membrane (glyco)proteins was determined for pigs differing in F4-specific antibody response upon oral immunization, in in vitro adhesion of F4(+)E. coli to small intestinal villi, and in Muc4 genotype. Six groups of pigs could be identified. Only two groups positive in all three assays showed two high molecular weight (MW) glycoprotein bands (>250kDa) suggesting that these high MW bands are linked to the MUC4 susceptible genotype. The fact that these bands were absent in the MUC4 resistant group which showed a positive immune response against F4 and was positive in the adhesion test confirm that at least one or perhaps more other F4Rs exist. Interestingly, two pigs that were positive in the villous adhesion assay did not show an immune response against F4 fimbriae. This suggests that a third receptor category might exist which allows the bacteria to adhere but does not allow effective immunization with soluble F4 fimbriae. Future research will be necessary to confirm or reveal the identity of these receptors. Copyright © 2012 Elsevier B

  14. HISTOPATHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF (4S)-2-(4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENYL) THIAZOLIDINE-4-CARBOXYLIC ACID ON ZEBRAFISH (Danio rerio) HEART TISSUE

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    YÖN, Nazan Deniz; ÖZTÜRK, Burcu; ZENGİN, Mustafa; AKBULUT, Cansu

    2018-01-01

    Examination thehistopathological effects of (4s)-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) thiazolidine-4-carboxylicacid on heart tissue of zebrafish were aimed.Introduction:(4S)-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid is newsynthesized substance which obtained from cysteine and valine. Because ofthiazolidine derivates have important biological responses scientist workintensively on these compounds recent years. It is obvious that thiazolidinecontained compounds will be used in futur...

  15. Transverse combining of 4 beams in MBE-4

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    Celata, C.M.; Chupp, W.; Faltens, A.; Fawley, W.M.; Ghiorso, W.; Hahn, K.D.; Henestroza, E.; Peters, C.; Seidl, P.

    1995-05-01

    Transverse beam combining is a cost-saving optio employed in many designs for induction linac heavy ion fusion drivers. But resultant transverse emittance increase, due predominantly to anharmonic space charoe forces, must be kept minimal so as not to sacrifice focusability at the target. A prototype combining experiment has been built, using the MBE-4 experiment. Four sources produce four 4 mA Cs + beams at 200 keV. The ion sources are angled toward each other, so that beams converge. Focusing upstream of the merge consists of 4 quadrupoles and a final combined-function element (quadrupole ampersand dipole). All lattice elements are electrostatic. Due to the small distance between beams at the last element (∼ 2 mm), the electrodes here are a cage of small wires, each at different voltage. The beams emerge into the 30 period transport lattice of MBE-4 where emittance growth due to merging, as well as the subsequent evolution of the distribution function, can be diagnosed. The combiner design, simulation predictions, and preliminary results from the experiment are presented

  16. Enhanced visible-light photocatalytic decomposition of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid over ZnIn_2S_4/g-C_3N_4 photocatalyst

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    Qiu, Pengxiang; Yao, Jinhua; Chen, Huan; Jiang, Fang; Xie, Xianchuan

    2016-01-01

    Highlights: • A novel flower-on-sheet ZnIn_2S_4/g-C_3N_4 nanocomposite was synthesized. • ZnIn_2S_4/g-C_3N_4 showed high visible light catalytic activity for 2,4-D degradation. • The photocatalytic degradation pathway of 2,4-D was investigated. - Abstract: ZnIn_2S_4/g-C_3N_4 heterojunction photocatalyst was successfully synthesized via a simple hydrothermal method and applied to visible-light photocatalytic decomposition of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) from aqueous phase. The flower-like ZnIn_2S_4 particles were dispersed on the surface of g-C_3N_4 nanosheets in the ZnIn_2S_4/g-C_3N_4 composite. The composite showed higher separation rate of electron-hole pairs as compared to ZnIn_2S_4 and g-C_3N_4. Consequently, the ZnIn_2S_4/g-C_3N_4 composite exhibited enhanced visible light photocatalytic decomposition efficiency of 2,4-D, within 20% ZnIn_2S_4/g-C_3N_4 composite owning the highest photocatalytic efficiency and initial rate. The initial rates of 2,4-D degradation on g-C_3N_4, ZnIn_2S_4, and 20% ZnIn_2S_4/g-C_3N_4 were 1.23, 0.57 and 3.69 mmol/(g_c_a_t h), respectively. The h"+ and O_2"·"− were found to be the dominant active species for 2,4-D decomposition. The photocatalytic degradation pathways of 2,4-D by ZnIn_2S_4/g-C_3N_4 under visible light irradiation were explored. The ZnIn_2S_4/g-C_3N_4 composite displayed high photostability in recycling tests, reflecting its promising potential as an effective visible light photocatalyst for 2,4-D treatment.

  17. 4.4 V lithium-ion polymer batteries with a chemical stable gel electrolyte

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    Yamamoto, Takeru; Hara, Tomitaro; Akashi, Hiroyuki [Sony Corporation, Energy Business Group, R and D Division, 1-1 Aza, Shimosugishita, Takakura, Hiwada-machi, Koriyama-shi, Fukushima 963-0531 (Japan); Segawa, Ken; Honda, Kazuo [Sony Energy Device Corporation, PB Technology Center, 1-1 Aza, Shimosugishita, Takakura, Hiwada-machi, Koriyama-shi, Fukushima 963-0531 (Japan)

    2007-12-06

    We tested 4.2 V Li-ion polymer batteries (LIPB) with physical gel electrolyte, poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), 4.4 V LIPB and 4.4 V Li-ion batteries (LIB) with a liquid electrolyte. The discharge capacity of the 4.4 V LIPB reached 520 Wh l{sup -1} which was 9% higher than that of the 4.2 V LIPB. The 4.4 V LIPB had a high capacity retention ratio of 91.4% at 3 C because of the excellent ion conductivity of the PVDF gel. The capacity retention ratio of the 4.4 V LIPB was 82% after 500 cycles, which is comparable to those of some commercial LIBs. The 4.4 V LIPB retained its original thickness even after many cycles and after being stored at 90 C, whereas the 4.4 V LIB swelled by over 20%. Peaks in the FT-IR spectrum of the discolored separator in the 4.4 V LIB after storage were assigned to C=C double bonds, suggesting that the separator in direct contact with the 4.4 V cathode had been oxidized. The PVDF gel electrolyte not only had a high ionic conductivity but also completely suppressed oxidation. The 4.4 V LIPB with PVDF gel electrolyte has properties suitable for practical cells, namely, high energy density, high permanence and it is safe to use. (author)

  18. Treatment for GaSb surfaces using a sulphur blended (NH4)2S/(NH4)2SO4 solution

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    Murape, D.M.; Eassa, N.; Neethling, J.H.; Betz, R.; Coetsee, E.; Swart, H.C.; Botha, J.R.; Venter, A.

    2012-01-01

    A sulphur based chemical, [(NH 4 ) 2 S/(NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 ] to which S has been added, not previously reported for the treatment of (1 0 0) n-GaSb surfaces, is introduced and benchmarked against the commonly used passivants Na 2 S·9H 2 O and (NH 4 ) 2 S. The surfaces of the treated material were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). It has been found that the native oxides present on the GaSb surface are more effectively removed when treated with ([(NH 4 ) 2 S/(NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 ] + S) than with (NH 4 ) 2 S or Na 2 S·9H 2 O, as evidenced by the ratio of the O 506eV to Sb 457eV AES peaks. XPS results reveal that Sb 2 S 3 /Sb 2 S 5 “replaces” Sb 2 O 3 /Sb 2 O 5 , suggesting that sulphur atoms substitute oxygen atoms in Sb 2 O 3 /Sb 2 O 5 to form Sb-S. It seems sulphurization only partially removes Ga 2 O 3 . Treatment with ([(NH 4 ) 2 S/(NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 ] + S) also results in a noteworthy improvement in the current-voltage (I-V) characteristics of Au/n-GaSb Schottky contacts compared to those fabricated on as-received material.

  19. 1H and 2H NMR relaxation study on the phase transitions of (NH4)3H(SO4)2 and (ND4)3D(SO4)2 single crystals

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    Lim, Ae Ran; Jeong, Se-Young

    2006-01-01

    T 1 , T 1ρ and T 2 for the 1 H and 2 H nuclei in (NH 4 ) 3 H(SO 4 ) 2 and (ND 4 ) 3 D(SO 4 ) 2 single crystals grown using the slow evaporation method were measured for phases I, II, III, IV and V. The 1 H T 1 , T 1ρ , and T 2 values were found to exhibit different trends in phases II and III: T 1 , T 1ρ and T 2 for 1 H do not change significantly near the phase transition at 265 K, whereas near 413 K they change discontinuously. We conclude that the NH 4 + and H(SO 4 ) 2 - ions do not play an important role in the III-II phase transition, but do play important roles in the II-I phase transition. The liquid-like nature of the 1 H T 1ρ and T 2 above 413 K is indicative of the destruction and reconstruction of hydrogen bonds. Moreover, the phase transitions of the (NH 4 ) 3 H(SO 4 ) 2 crystal are accompanied by changes in the molecular motion of the (NH 4 ) + ions. The variations with temperature of the 2 H T 1 and T 2 of (ND 4 ) 3 D(SO 4 ) 2 crystals are not similar to those observed for the 1 H T 1 and T 2 . Our comparison of the results for (NH 4 ) 3 H(SO 4 ) 2 and (ND 4 ) 3 D(SO 4 ) 2 crystals indicates the following: the 1 H T 1ρ and T 2 of the (NH 4 ) + and H(SO 4 ) 2 - ions above T C1 are characteristic of fast, liquid-like motion, which is not the case for (ND 4 ) 3 D(SO 4 ) 2 ; and the 2 H T 1 of D(SO 4 ) 2 - in (ND 4 ) 3 D(SO 4 ) 2 is longer than the 2 H T 1 of (ND 4 ) + in contrast to the results for (NH 4 ) 3 H(SO 4 ) 2 crystals

  20. Covalent Trapping of Methyllycaconitine at the α44 Interface of the α4β2 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor

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    Absalom, Nathan L; Quek, Gracia; Lewis, Trevor M

    2013-01-01

    The α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) are widely expressed in the brain and are implicated in a variety of physiological processes. There are two stoichiometries of the α4β2 nAChR, (α4)2(β2)3 and (α4)3(β2)2, with different sensitivities to acetylcholine (ACh), but their pharmacologi......The α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) are widely expressed in the brain and are implicated in a variety of physiological processes. There are two stoichiometries of the α4β2 nAChR, (α4)2(β2)3 and (α4)3(β2)2, with different sensitivities to acetylcholine (ACh...

  1. 4 CFR 201.4 - Board records exempt from public disclosure.

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    ... § 201.4 Board records exempt from public disclosure. 5 U.S.C. 552 provides that the requirements of the... enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk... 4 Accounts 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Board records exempt from public disclosure. 201.4...

  2. Geant4-MT: bringing multi-threading into Geant4 production

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    Ahn, S.; Apostolakis, J.; Cosmo, G.; Nowak, A.; Asai, M.; Brandt, D.; Dotti, A.; Coopermann, G.; Dong, X.; Jun, Soon Yung

    2013-01-01

    Geant4-MT is the multi-threaded version of the Geant4 particle transport code. The key goals for the design of Geant4-MT have been a) the need to reduce the memory footprint of the multi-threaded application compared to the use of separate jobs and processes; b) to create an easy migration of the existing applications; and c) to use efficiently many threads or cores, by scaling up to tens and potentially hundreds of workers. The first public release of a Geant4- MT prototype was made in 2011. We report on the revision of Geant4-MT for inclusion in the production-level release scheduled for end of 2013. This has involved significant re-engineering of the prototype in order to incorporate it into the main Geant4 development line, and the porting of Geant4-MT threading code to additional platforms. In order to make the porting of applications as simple as possible, refinements addressed the needs of standalone applications. Further adaptations were created to improve the fit with the frameworks of High Energy Physics experiments. We report on performances measurements on Intel Xeon TM , AMD Opteron TM the first trials of Geant4-MT on the Intel Many Integrated Cores (MIC) architecture, in the form of the Xeon Phi TM co-processor. These indicate near-linear scaling through about 200 threads on 60 cores, when holding fixed the number of events per thread. (authors)

  3. Okul yöneticileri ve öğretmenlerin 4+4+4 eğitim sistemine yönelik tutumlarının incelenmesi [Determining the attitudes of school administrators and teachers on 4+4+4 education system

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    Ahmet ÜSTÜN

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    Full Text Available Bu araştırmanın amacı, eğitim sisteminde 4+4+4 olarak bilinen yeni düzenlemenin etkililiği hakkında yönetici ve öğretmenlerin görüşünü belirlemektir. Araştırma ilişkisel tarama modelinde bir çalışma olup, veriler okul müdürlerine ve öğretmenlere anket uygulanarak elde edilmiştir. Araştırmanın evrenini, Amasya İli Merkezinde bulunan ilkokul ve ortaokullarda görev yapan yönetici ve öğretmenler, örneklemini ise on ilkokul ve on ortaokulda görev yapan ve amaçlı örneklem yöntemine göre seçilen yönetici ve öğretmenler oluşturmaktadır. Uygulama yapılırken, farklı sosyo-ekonomik yapıya, öğrenci sayısına, yerleşim yerlerine ve farklı okul tipine sahip okul müdürleri ve farklı branşlardan öğretmenler bir arada bulunarak çalışılmıştır. Bu çalışmada 4+4+4 Eğitim Sistemine Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, yönetici ve öğretmenlerin 4+4+4 eğitim sistemine yönelik tutumlarında cinsiyete, yaşa ve kıdeme göre farklılıklar olduğu, kadınların ve mesleki kıdemi az yönetici ve öğretmenlerin tereddütlerinin olduğu ve geleceğe yönelik olumlu beklentiye sahip olmadıkları sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.

  4. catena-Poly[[[tetraaquacobalt(II]-μ-4,4′-bipyridine-κ2N:N′] 2-[4-(2-carboxylatoethylphenoxy]acetate

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    Xi-Fang Wang

    2009-07-01

    Full Text Available In the title complex, {[Co(C10H8N2(H2O4](C11H10O5}n, the unique CoII ion lies on an inversion center and is coordinated by two N atoms from two 4,4′-bipyridine ligands and four O atoms from four water molecules in a slightly distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The 4,4′-bipyridine ligands bridge CoII ions into a one-dimensional chain structure. In the crystal structure, intermolecular O—H...O hydrogen bonds link cations and anions into a three-dimensional network. The dianions are completely disordered about an inversion center.

  5. MFAP4

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    Mölleken, Christian; Poschmann, Gereon; Bonella, Francesco

    2016-01-01

    Background Several comparable mechanisms have been identified for hepatic and pulmonary fibrosis. The human microfibrillar associated glycoprotein 4 (MFAP4), produced by activated myofibroblasts, is a ubiquitous protein playing a potential role in extracellular matrix (ECM) turnover and was recen...

  6. 26 CFR 1.4-4 - Short taxable year caused by death.

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    ... 26 Internal Revenue 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 true Short taxable year caused by death. 1.4-4 Section... Normal Taxes and Surtaxes § 1.4-4 Short taxable year caused by death. An individual making a return for a... results from the death of the taxpayer. Tax on Corporations ...

  7. Synthesis and characterization of organically modified silica gel with 4-amino-5-(4-pyridyl)-4h-1 ,2,4-triazole-3-thiol (APTT)

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    Magossi, M.S.; Carmo, D.R. do

    2014-01-01

    This work object the preparation and characterization of a silica gel (SG) organically with a triazole compound, 4-amino-5-(4-pyridyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3- thiol (APTT). The prepared organofunctionalized material (SGAPTT) was preliminarily characterized by spectroscopic techniques such as: Spectroscopy in the Region of Infrared (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy X-ray (EDX). The vibrational spectrum (FTIR) showed characteristic bands of the starting materials, such as bands at ∼ 1120cm"-"1 related to the asymmetric stretching Si-O-Si (νSi-O-Si) as well as the bands between 1350 and 1650 cm"-"1 assigned vibrations and deformations of the ring APTT. The SGAPTT material was tested as support for adsorption of cupric ions in aqueous solution, ethanol and 42% ethanol. The maximum amount of copper (II) adsorbed (Nf "m"a"x".) was 22.0 × 10"-"5 mol g"-"1, 31.4 × 10-5 mol g-1 and 47.17 × 10"-"5 mol g"-"1 to aqueous media, 42% ethanol and 99% ethanol respectively. (author)

  8. 3-Methyl-4-(3-methylphenyl-5-(2-pyridyl-4H-1,2,4-triazole

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    Dun-Ru Zhu

    2009-05-01

    Full Text Available In the molecule of the title compound, C15H14N4, the triazole ring is oriented at dihedral angles of 30.8 (2 and 67.4 (2° with respect to the pyridine and benzene rings, respectively. The crystal structure is stabilized by C—H...N hydrogen-bonding interactions, forming chains of molecules along [overline{1}01].

  9. Behavior of a cycle-integrated system. Heat recovery in RTL plants; Verhalten von Kreislauf-Verbund-Systemen. Waermerueckgewinnung in RLT-Anlagen

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    Rauser, Hanns Christoph [HCR Consulting, Ingenieurbuero fuer Kaelte- und Klimatechnik, Bietigheim-Bissingen (Germany)

    2010-09-15

    The contribution under consideration reports on the behaviour of a cycle-integrated system and derives criteria for the attaining high degrees of temperature changes. Since cycle-integrated system also realizes a reheating and a re-cooling apart from a heat recovery, also the behaviour of such a system is presented according to feeding coldness and warmth into the cycle.

  10. Nauwkeurige gasanalyse-systemen voor kwaliteitsbewaking tijdens fruitopslag : Effecten van ethyleen en ethanol tijdens bewaring van appelen en peren189953 / RAPPORT

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    Schaik, van A.C.R.; Reuler, van H.

    2015-01-01

    Met een consortium van bedrijven en kennisinstellingen is onderzoek uitgevoerd naar grenswaarden voor de gasvormige componenten ethyleen en ethanol welke geproduceerd worden voor en tijdens de opslag van hardfruit. De ethyleen productie na de oogst kan mogelijk gebruikt worden als een

  11. Microwave-based investigation of electrochemical processes in catalysts and related systems; Mikrowellengestuetzte Aufklaerung elektronischer Vorgaenge in Katalysatoren und verwandten Systemen

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    Fischerauer, Gerhard; Spoerl, Matthias; Reiss, Sebastian; Moos, Ralf [Bayreuth Univ. (DE). Bayreuth Engine Research Center (BERC)

    2010-07-01

    Technically important electrochemical reactions often occur at high temperatures and inside bulky structures. The difficulties associated with their direct observation are usually circumvented by indirect measurement strategies. This contribution reports on a microwave-based direct measurement method and the results obtained when it was applied to systems such as three-way catalysts (TWC), lean NOx traps (LNT), and diesel particulate filters (DPF). (orig.)

  12. Crystal structure of the human 4-1BB/4-1BBL complex.

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    Gilbreth, Ryan N; Oganesyan, Vaheh Y; Amdouni, Hamza; Novarra, Shabazz; Grinberg, Luba; Barnes, Arnita; Baca, Manuel

    2018-05-02

    4-1BBL is a member of the TNF superfamily and is the ligand for the TNFRsuperfamily receptor, 4-1BB. 4-1BB plays an immunomodulatory role in T cells and NK cells and agonists of this receptor have garnered strong attention as potentialimmunotherapy agents. Broadly speaking, the structural features of TNF superfamilymembers, their receptors and ligand/receptor complexes are similar. However, apublished crystal structure of human 4-1BBL suggests that it may be unique in thisregard, exhibiting a three-bladed propeller-like trimer assembly that is distinctly different from that observed in other family members. This unusual structure also suggests that the human 4-1BB/4-1BBL complex may be structurally unique within the TNF/TNFR superfamily, but to date no structural data have been reported. Here we report the crystal structure of the human 4-1BB/4-1BBL complex at 2.4 Å resolution. In this structure, 4-1BBL does not adopt the unusual trimer assembly previously reported, but instead forms a canonical bell-shaped trimer typical of other TNF superfamily members. The structure of 4-1BB is also largely canonical as is the 4-1BB/4-1BBL complex. Mutational data support the 4-1BBL structure reported here as being biologically relevant, suggesting that the previously reported structure is not. Together, the data presented here offer insight into structure/function relationships in the 4-1BB/4-1BBL system and improve our structural understanding of the TNF/TNFR superfamily more broadly. Published under license by The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Inc.

  13. Comparative study of α and β-ThBr4: structure and luminescence. Spectroscopy of U4+ in α-ThBr4

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    Simoni, E.

    1988-05-01

    UV absorption of β-ThBr 4 : presents a plain absorption front and for the same temperature the threshold energy has the same value than the threshold energy of excitation function and photocurrent peak. Emission intensity and lifetime decrease when temperature increases from 300 K to 400K (extinction temperature). Results are interpreted either by molecular orbital levels of the ThBr 8 4- cluster or either by conduction and valence bands of the matrix above. Absorption and emission spectra of U 4+ in α-ThBr 4 (where U 4+ has a S 4 symmetry) between 300 K and 4.2 K allow indexation of 30 levels. Spectroscopic parameters are calculated in D 2d and S 4 symmetry. Comparison of these parameters with those of U 4+ in β-ThBr 4 and β-ThCl 4 shows that crystal field force is practically the same in the three matrices but the structure transformation from β to α has more influence on B q k than ligand change from Br - to Cl - . Owing to very low phonon energy, fluorescence spectra of U 4+ is easy to observe in α-ThBr 4 as it is in β-ThBr 4 and ThCl 4 [fr

  14. N = 4 Toda chain (KdV) hierarchy in N = 4 superspace

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    Sorin, A.S.

    2002-01-01

    The Lax pair and Hamiltonian formulations are presented for the N = 4 supersymmetric Toda chain (KdV) hierarchy in N = 4 superspace. The general formulas for an infinite tower of its bosonic flows in terms of the Lax operator in N = 4 superspace are derived, and five real forms of the hierarchy are presented. New N = 4 superfield bases in which the flows are local are discussed. A relation between the two descriptions of the hierarchy in N = 4 superspace used in the literature is established

  15. Fatigue failure analysis of V-4Ti-4Cr alloy

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    Aglan, H.; Gan, Y.X.; Grossbeck, M.

    1999-01-01

    In the present work, the fatigue fracture and failure behavior of a V-4Ti-4Cr has been studied. Static tests were conducted to study the overloading behavior and to select the magnitude of the stress level for the fatigue studies. Fatigue tests were performed using single edge notched (SEN) specimens under tension-tension load control conditions. Fatigue crack propagation (FCP) data such as the crack length, number of cycles, and hysteresis loops were recorded to calculate the crack speed, the energy release rate, and the change in work expended on damage formation and dissipative processes within the material. Parameters characterizing the fatigue fracture resistance of V-4Ti-4Cr alloy, namely the specific energy of damage (γ'), and the dissipative coefficient (β'), were determined from the fatigue data using the modified crack layer (MCL) theory. Fracture surface examination using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed ductile failure mechanisms under tensile overloading conditions. The fatigue fracture surface of the V-4Ti-4Cr consists of three distinct regions, corresponding to the threshold, stable and unstable crack propagation stages. (orig.)

  16. Synthesis and physical-chemical properties of 2-((4-R-3-(morpholinomethylen-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5ylthioacetic acid

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    R. О. Shcherbyna

    2014-12-01

    Full Text Available The creation and improvement of the original domestic medicines is anactual problem of medical and pharmaceutical industries. Chemistry of heterocyclicsystems attracts scientists all over the world, as it is associated with a number of properties of this class of compounds which allow to use them for various purposes. It is known that the morpholine salts of 2-((4-R-5-R1-4H-1,2,4-triazoles-3-ylthioacetic acids exhibit low toxicity and pronounced pharmacological effect. The additional morpholine moiety in the 1,2,4-triazole’s nucleusshould lead to compounds with high biological activity. The aim of researchis the synthesis of 2-((4-R-3-(morpholinomethylen-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-ylthioaceticacidsand determination of its physical-chemical properties. Materials and methods.The determinationof physical-chemical propertiesof the obtained compounds has been carried out according to the methods listed in the State Pharmacopoeia of Ukraine. The determinationof melting temperature has been performed for the synthesized compounds (device OptiMelt Stanford Research Systems MPA100. The structure of the compoundshas been confirmed by 1H NMR spectroscopy (Mercury 400, chromatography-mass spectrometry (Agilent 1260 Infinity device with mass detector Agilent 6120 LC / MS and elemental analysis (ElementarVario L cube. Results.14 new synthesized compounds, namely isopropyl 2-morpholinoacetate, 2-morpholinoacetohydrazide, N-R-2-(2-morpholinoacetylhydrazinecarbothioamides, 2-(2-morpholinoacetyl-hydrazinecarbothioamide, 3-(morpholinomethyl-4-R-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-thiolesand2-((4-R-3-(morpholinomethylen-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-ylthioaceticacid(where, R=H, CH3, C2H5,C6H5 have been studied.The fragmentation of 2-((4-ethyl-3-(morpholinomethyl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-5-ylthioacetic acid has been carried out usingmethod of LC/MS and fragment ions have been identified. The structure of the synthesized compounds in all cases has been confirmed by modern instrumental methods of analysis

  17. Recombinant 4 syndrome due to an unbalanced pericentric inversion of chromosome 4.

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    Battaglia, A; Brothman, A R; Carey, J C

    2002-09-15

    An informative patient with a MCA/MR syndrome consisting of developmental delay, prenatal onset growth delay, microcephaly, distinctive face, iris coloboma, and a congenital heart defect was found, on chromosome analysis, to have the following complement: 46,XY,rec(4) dup(4p) inv(4)(p14q35.1) mat. He has a partial 4p trisomy/distal 4q deletion due to an unbalanced pericentric inversion inherited from his mother. Dup (4p) trisomy was originally described by Wilson et al. [1970: Am J Hum Genet 22:679-690] in a similar case with the same chromosome 4 inversion. To date, at least 85 cases of dup (4p) syndrome have been published, mostly due to unbalanced translocations. Recent articles suggest that the phenotype is hard to recognize clinically due to the lack of specificity of findings. In contrast, 4p trisomy due to an unbalanced pericentric inversion of chromosome 4(p14q35), i.e., the recombinant 4 syndrome observed in our patient, appears to be a discrete entity with relatively consistent features. In total there are four other kindreds described in the literature with this inversion, and the phenotype seems recognizable. Thus, we suggest that recombinant 4 syndrome is a discrete entity among 4p trisomy patients. Copyright 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

  18. Differential expression of ID4 and its association with TP53 mutation, SOX2, SOX4 and OCT-4 expression levels.

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    Thais Fernanda de Almeida Galatro

    Full Text Available Inhibitor of DNA Binding 4 (ID4 is a member of the helix-loop-helix ID family of transcription factors, mostly present in the central nervous system during embryonic development, that has been associated with TP53 mutation and activation of SOX2. Along with other transcription factors, ID4 has been implicated in the tumorigenic process of astrocytomas, contributing to cell dedifferentiation, proliferation and chemoresistance. In this study, we aimed to characterize the ID4 expression pattern in human diffusely infiltrative astrocytomas of World Health Organization (WHO grades II to IV of malignancy (AGII-AGIV; to correlate its expression level to that of SOX2, SOX4, OCT-4 and NANOG, along with TP53 mutational status; and to correlate the results with the clinical end-point of overall survival among glioblastoma patients. Quantitative real time PCR (qRT-PCR was performed in 130 samples of astrocytomas for relative expression, showing up-regulation of all transcription factors in tumor cases. Positive correlation was found when comparing ID4 relative expression of infiltrative astrocytomas with SOX2 (r = 0.50; p<0.005, SOX4 (r = 0.43; p<0.005 and OCT-4 (r = 0.39; p<0.05. The results from TP53 coding exon analysis allowed comparisons between wild-type and mutated status only in AGII cases, demonstrating significantly higher levels of ID4, SOX2 and SOX4 in mutated cases (p<0.05. This pattern was maintained in secondary GBM and further confirmed by immunohistochemistry, suggesting a role for ID4, SOX2 and SOX4 in early astrocytoma tumorigenesis. Combined hyperexpression of ID4, SOX4 and OCT-4 conferred a much lower (6 months median survival than did hypoexpression (18 months. Because both ID4 alone and a complex of SOX4 and OCT-4 activate SOX2 transcription, it is possible that multiple activation of SOX2 impair the prognosis of GBM patients. These observational results of associated expression of ID4 with SOX4 and OCT-4 may be used as a

  19. A Case of 3,4-Dimethoxyamphetamine (3,4-DMA) and 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) Toxicity with Possible Metabolic Interaction.

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    Darracq, Michael A; Thornton, Stephen L; Minns, Alicia B; Gerona, Roy R

    2016-01-01

    We present a case of "ecstasy" ingestion revealing 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and 3,4-dimethoxyamphetamine (3,4-DMA) and absence of cytochrome P450 (CYP)-2D6 MDMA metabolites. A 19-year-old presented following a seizure. Initial vital signs were normal. Laboratories were normal with the exception of sodium 127 mEq/L and urine drugs of abuse screen positive for amphetamines. Twelve hours later, serum sodium was 114 mEq/L and a second seizure occurred. After receiving hypertonic saline (3%), the patient had improvement in mental status and admitted to taking "ecstasy" at a rave prior to her initial presentation. Liquid chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC-TOF/MS) of serum and urine revealed MDMA, 3,4-DMA, and the CYP-2B6 MDMA metabolites 3,4-methylendioxyamphetamine (MDA) and 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyamphetamine (HMA). The CYP2D6 metabolites of MDMA, 3,4-dihydromethamphetamine (HHMA) and 4-hydroxy-3-methoxymethamphetamine (HMMA), were detected at very low levels. This case highlights the polypharmacy which may exist among users of psychoactive illicit substances and demonstrates that concurrent use of MDMA and 3,4-DMA may predispose patients to severe toxicity. Toxicologists and other healthcare providers should be aware of this potential toxicity.

  20. 4-Ferrocenylpyridine- and 4-Ferrocenyl-3-ferrocenylmethyl-3,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarbonitriles: Multi-Component Synthesis, Structures and Electrochemistry

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    Luis Ortiz-Frade

    2012-08-01

    Full Text Available The reactions of 2-cyano-3-ferrocenylacrylonitrile (1 with malononitrile (2 in a MeOH/H2O or 2-PrOH/H2O medium in the presence of Na2CO3 afforded 6-alkoxy-2-amino-4-ferrocenylpyridine-3,5-dicarbonitriles 3a,b (multi-component condensation and 6-alkoxy-2-amino-4-ferrocenyl-3-ferrocenylmethyl-3,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarbonitriles 4a,b (multi-component cyclodimerization. Analogous reactions of 1 with 2 in an MeOH/H2O medium in the presence of NaOH, piperidine, or morpholine gave compounds 3a, 4a and 2-amino-4-ferrocenyl-6-hydroxy-, 6-piperidino- and 6-morpholinopyridine-3,5-dicarbonitriles 3ce, respectively. The structures of the compounds 3b, 4a and 4b were established by the spectroscopic data and X-ray diffraction analysis. The electrochemical behaviour of compounds 3b, 3d and 4b was investigated by means of cyclic voltammetry.

  1. Synthesis of new 4-methyl-2-(4-pyridyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolines as potent antifungal compounds

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    Mendez, Leonor Y. Vargas [Universidad Santo Tomas, Bucaramanga (Colombia). Grupo de Investigaciones Ambientales; Zacchino, Susana A. [Universidad Nacional del Rosario, (Argentina). Lab. de Farmacognosia; Kouznetsov, Vladimir V. [Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga (Colombia). Lab. de Quimica Organica y Biomolecular

    2010-07-01

    Synthesis, spectral characterization and biological results of new series of 2-(4-pyridyl)- 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolines and their closer precursors, -N-aryl-N-[1-(4-pyridyl)but-3-enyl] amines are reported. It was found that both g-pyridyl substituted precursors and final products, tetrahydroquinolines, showed very good antifungal activities against Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Microsporum gypseun, Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. (author)

  2. Analysis of the 4d9-(4d86p + 4p54d10) transitions of Sb VII and the strongest transitions of the 4d9-4d84f array of Sb VII and Te VIII

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    Kildiyarova, R.R.; Churilov, S.S.; Joshi, Y.N.; Ryabtsev, A.N.

    1995-01-01

    The spectra of antimony and tellurium were photographed in the 100-200 A region on grazing incidence spectrographs at Moscow, Russia and NIST, U.S.A. laboratories. The 4d 9 -[4d 8 6p + 4p 5 4d 10 ] transition array of Sb VII was analyzed. 31 levels in Sb VII were established. 41 new lines in Sb VII belonging to the 4d 9 -(4p 5 4d 10 + 4d 8 6p) transition array have been classified. Seven lines each in Sb VII and Te VIII belonging to the 4d 9 -4d 8 4f transition array have been classified. Parametric least-squares-fitted calculations involving configuration interaction have been carried out to interpret the spectrum satisfactorily. (orig.)

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  4. Characterization of a novel and potentially lethal designer drug (±)-cis-para-methyl-4-methylaminorex (4,4'-DMAR, or 'Serotoni').

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    Brandt, Simon D; Baumann, Michael H; Partilla, John S; Kavanagh, Pierce V; Power, John D; Talbot, Brian; Twamley, Brendan; Mahony, Olivia; O'Brien, John; Elliott, Simon P; Archer, Roland P; Patrick, Julian; Singh, Kuldip; Dempster, Nicola M; Cosbey, Simon H

    2014-01-01

    During the second half of 2013, a total of 26 deaths involving para-methyl-4-methylaminorex (4,4'-DMAR) were reported to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. While aminorex and 4-methylaminorex (4-MAR) are known psychostimulants, nothing is known about the comparatively new para-methyl analog. Analytical characterization of two independent samples obtained from online vendors confirmed the presence of the (±)-cis isomer that also appeared to be associated with at least 18 of the 26 deaths. Extensive characterizations included crystal structure analysis, single, tandem, and high-resolution mass spectrometry, liquid and gas chromatography, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. For the work described here, both the (±)-cis and (±)-trans racemates were also synthesized, confirming that the differentiation between these two forms was straight-forward. Monoamine transporter activity was studied using rat brain synaptosomes which included the comparison with d-amphetamine, aminorex and (±)-cis-4-MAR. (±)-cis-4,4'-DMAR was a potent, efficacious substrate-type releaser at transporters for dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin with EC50 values of 8.6 ± 1.1 nM (DAT), 26.9 ± 5.9 nM (NET) and 18.5 ± 2.8 nM (SERT), respectively. The potency of (±)-cis-4,4'-DMAR at DAT and NET rivalled that of other psychomotor stimulant drugs like d-amphetamine and aminorex. However, (±)-cis-4,4'-DMAR had much more potent actions at SERT and activity at SERT varied more than 100-fold across the four drugs. The potent releasing activity of (±)-cis-4,4'-DMAR at all three monoamine transporters predicts a potential for serious side-effects such as psychotic symptoms, agitation, hyperthermia and cardiovascular stimulation, especially after high-dose exposure or following combination with other psychostimulants. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

  5. On thermal expansion of RbD2PO4, CsH2PO4 and CsDrPO4 crystals

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    Vlokh, O.G.; Shchur, Ya.I.; Klymiv, I.M.

    1994-01-01

    Thermal expansion of RbD 2 PO 4 , CsH 2 PO 4 , CsD 2 PO 4 crystals in a wide range of temperatures embracing points of phase transitions was studied. An explanation of anomalous behaviour of thermal expansion factor along directions b and c in the course of RbD 2 PO 4 transfer into intermediate phase was suggested. 10 refs., 4 figs

  6. Properties of Mn0.4Zn0.6Fe2O4 and Mn0.6Zn0.4Fe2O4 as Nanocatalyst for Ammonia Production

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    Puspitasari Poppy

    2017-01-01

    Full Text Available Ammonia synthesis requires high pressure and high temperature process. Unfortunately, the capital intensive cost resulting low yield of ammonia by using recent catalyst which is iron oxide. Therefore, manganese zinc ferrite as a soft ferrite material will be introduced as a new nanocatalyst to enhance the ammonia yield. As a new nanocatalyst for ammonia production, study of comparasion two different concentration of MnZn Ferrite is very important. This paper will compare the yield of ammonia by using two different nanocatalyst which are Mn0.4Zn0.6Fe2O4 and Mn0.6Zn0.4Fe2O4. Both were synthesized by sol-gel method and has been characterize by using FESEM (morphology, XRD (phase identification, EDX (elemental analysis and TPR (oxide reduction. The ammonia was produce with and without magnetic field applied. The result shows that the ammonia yield is higher for Mn0.4Zn0.6Fe2O4 nanocatalyst than Mn0.6Zn0.4Fe2O4 by using magnetic field applied. 67.2% of yield has been achieved by using new nanocatalyst Mn0.6Zn0.4Fe2O4 and magnetic field applied at ambient environment.

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  8. Coupling of Yang-Mills to N=4, d=4 supergravity

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    Bergshoeff, E.; Koh, I.G.; Sezgin, E.

    1985-01-01

    We couple N=4, d=4 supersymmetric Yang-Mills theory to supergravity. The scalars of the theory parametrize the coset (SO(n,6)/[SO(n)xSO(6)])xSU(1,1)/U(1)). Keeping the composite local SO(n)xSO(6)xU(1) invariance intact, we gauge an (n+6) parameter subgroup of SO(n,6) which is either (i) SU(2)xSU(2)xH(dim H=n), (ii) SO(4,1)xH(dim H=n-4) or (iii) SO(6,1)xH(dim H=n-15). In all these cases the theory has an indefinite potential. (orig.)

  9. Coupling of Yang-Mills to N=4, d=4 supergravity

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    Bergshoeff, E.; Koh, I.G.; Sezgin, E.

    1985-01-01

    We couple N=4, d=4 supersymmetric Yang-Mills theory to supergravity. The scalars of the theory parametrize the coset ((SO(n,6)/SO(n)xSO(6))x((SU(1,1)/U(1)). Keeping the composite local SO(n)xSO(6)xU(1) invariance intact, we gauge an (n+6) parameter subgroup of SO(n,6) which is either (i) SU(2)xSU(2)xH (dim H=n), (ii) SO(4,1)xH (dim H=n-4) or (iii) SO(6,1)xH (dim H=n-15). In all these cases the theory has an indefinite potential. (author)

  10. [A case of mosaic ring chromosome 4 with subtelomeric 4p deletion].

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    Kim, Jeong Hyun; Oh, Phil Soo; Na, Hye Yeon; Kim, Sun-Hee; Cho, Hyoun Chan

    2009-02-01

    Ring chromosome is a structural abnormality that is thought to be the result of fusion and breakage in the short and long arms of chromosome. Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (WHS) is a well-known congenital anomaly in the ring chromosome 4 with a partial deletion of the distal short arm. Here we report a 10-month-old male of mosaic ring chromosome 4 with the chief complaint of severe short stature. He showed the height of -4 standard deviation, subtle hypothyroidism and mild atrial septal defect/ventricular septal defect, and also a mild language developmental delay was suspected. Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed multifocal leukomalacia. Chromosomal analysis of the peripheral blood showed the mosaic karyotype with [46,XY,r(4)(p16q35)[84]/45,XY,-4[9]/91,XXYY, dic r(4;4)(p16q35;p16q35)[5]/46,XY,dic r(4;4)(p16q35;p16q35)[2

  11. The study of antimicrobial activity of 2-((4-R-3-(morpholinomethylene-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-ylthioacetic acid salts

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    R. О. Shcherbyna

    2016-08-01

    Full Text Available The purpose of the work was to study the antimicrobial activity of 2-((4-R-3-(morfolinomethylene-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-ylthio acetic acid salts by "hanging drop" and “serial dilution” methods in broth (limiting concentration option and establish some patterns of "structure – action" depending. Materials and methods. The objects of research were 9 new compounds of 2-((4-R-3-(morfolinomethylene-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-ylthio acetic acid salts. These compounds are the crystal substances which are odorless, soluble in water and organic solvents. To achieve a more objective picture of the research we applied two methods: "hanging drop" and “serial dilution” in broth (limiting concentration option. To study the effectiveness of substances we used the test cultures of E. coli, Salmonella typhymurium, Staphylococcus epidermidis, P. aeruginosa. Results and discussion. In the study we have found that 2-((4-R-3-(morfolinomethylene-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-ylthio acetic acid salts can differently inhibit the growth of test cultures. The results show that the data obtained by two methods correlated with each other. Thus, the 2-((4-R-3-(morfolinomethylene-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-ylthio acetic acid salts are active against most strains of E. Coli. and Salmonella typhymurium. Analyzing the impact of 2-((4-R-3-(morfolinomethylene-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-ylthio acetic acid salts we have noted that the replacement of the phenyl radical (PKR-135, 139 on the free amino group at N4 nitrogen of 1,2,4- triazole cycle (PKR-173, 177 leads to the disappearance of antimicrobial activity against the studied strains. It was established that the transition from morfolin cation (PKR-133 to the piperydyn cation (PKR-134 in the molecules of 2-((4-phenyl-3-(morfolinometylen-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-yl thio acetic acid is accompanied by a significant increase in antimicrobial effect. It was interesting that among all the cations in the molecules of 2-((4-amino-3-(morfolinometylen-4H-1,2,4

  12. Interaction between doubly-excited 4p4nln'l' resonances in KrI

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    Sukhorukov, V L; Petrov, I D; Demekhin, Ph V; Schmoranzer, H; Mickat, S; Kammer, S; Schartner, K-H; Klumpp, S; Werner, L; Ehresmann, A

    2007-01-01

    Photoionization cross sections for the 4p 4 ( 3 P)5s 4 P 5/2,3/2,1/2 satellites and 4s → εl, 4p → εl main lines of Kr II were measured using the photon-induced fluorescence spectroscopy in the exciting-photon energy range between 27.80 eV and 29.44 eV with extremely narrow bandwidth (1.7 meV at 28.55 eV) of the monochromatized synchrotron radiation. The observed resonances were assigned to the 4p 4 5s( 4 P 1/2 )np and 4p 4 5s( 2 P 3/2 )np Rydberg series on the basis of the calculations including core relaxation and interaction between many resonances and many continua. The calculation shows that the resonance structure in the photoionization channels exists due to the 4p 4 ( 1 D)5s 2 D 5/2 6p 3/2 and 4p 4 ( 1 D)5s 2 D 3/2 6p 3/2,1/2 promoter states which strongly perturb the above Rydberg series

  13. 4-Bromoselenoanisole

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    Sørensen, Henning Osholm; Stuhr-Hansen, Nicolai

    2009-01-01

    The title compound, 1-bromo-4-methylselenobenzene, C7H7BrSe, was prepared by methylation of 4-bromoselenophenolate with methyl iodide, and crystals suitable for structure determination were obtained by sublimation. The molecule is essentially planar; the Se-Me bond is rotated by only 2.59 (19)° out...

  14. Magnetic anomaly in superconducting TmRh4B4

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    Smith, J.L.; Huang, C.Y.; Tsou, J.J.; Ho, J.C.

    1978-01-01

    The magnetic and superconducting properties of TmRh 4 B 4 (which becomes superconducting at 9.6 K) by means of ac and dc magnetic susceptibility and specific heat measurements are investigated. At 10.7 K, an ac susceptibility peak similar to those found in spin glasses has been observed. In addition, a pronounced specific heat peak has been observed at 11.4 K. The susceptibility peak is essentially unaffected by substitution of 1% Lu or Er for the Tm, but it diminishes when much larger amounts of Er are substituted. The physical origin of this anomalous peak will be discussed

  15. 4th Generation District Heating (4GDH)

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    Lund, Henrik; Werner, Sven; Wiltshire, Robin

    2014-01-01

    This paper defines the concept of 4th Generation District Heating (4GDH) including the relations to District Cooling and the concepts of smart energy and smart thermal grids. The motive is to identify the future challenges of reaching a future renewable non-fossil heat supply as part...... of the implementation of overall sustainable energy systems. The basic assumption is that district heating and cooling has an important role to play in future sustainable energy systems – including 100 percent renewable energy systems – but the present generation of district heating and cooling technologies will have...

  16. Flash Builder 4 and Flex 4 Bible

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    Gassner, David

    2010-01-01

    A complete and thorough reference for developers on the new Flex 4 platform. Create desktop applications that behave identically on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux with Adobe's new Flash Builder 4 platform and this in-depth guide. The book's tutorials and explanations walk you step-by-step through Flash Builder's new, faster tools; the new framework for generating code; how to connect to popular application servers; upgrading from Flex 3; and much more.: Shows you how to create rich applications for the Web and desktop with the very latest version of Flex, with detailed coverage for both new and

  17. Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of some novel fused heterocyclic 1,2,4-triazolo [3,4-b][1,3,4] thiadiazine derivatives

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    Sahu, Jagdish K.; Ganguly, Swastika; Kaushik, Atul

    2014-01-01

    In the present investigation, the synthesis and antimicrobial evaluation of 1,2,4-triazolo [3,4-b][1,3,4] thiadiazine including different pharmacophores are aimed at. In this study, a series of 6-aryl-3- (3,4 -dialkoxyphenyl)-7H -[1,2,4]triazolo [3,4-b][1,3,4] thiadiazine (7a-7k) was synthesized by condensing 4-amino-5-(3,4-dialkoxyphenyl)-4H-[1,2,4]- triazole-3-thiol (6) with various aromatic carboxylic acids in the presence of phenacyl bromides through one-pot reaction. Eleven fused heterocyclic derivatives were successfully synthesized. The structures of these newly synthesized compounds were characterized by IR, 1H NMR and mass spectroscopic studies. All the synthesized compounds were screened for their antimicrobial evaluation. Some of the compounds exhibited promising antimicrobial activity. From the present study it may be concluded that synthesized compounds are fruitful in terms of their structural novelty and marked biological activities. These compounds could be further modified to develop potential and safer antifungal agents. PMID:24959418

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  19. 3-(4-Fluorobenzoyl-4-(4-fluorophenyl-4-hydroxy-2,6-diphenylcyclohexane-1,1-dicarbonitrile

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    B. Narayana

    2014-06-01

    Full Text Available In the title compound, C33H24F2N2O2, the cyclohexane ring adopts a slightly distorted chair conformation. The dihedral angle between the planes of the phenyl rings is 71.80 (9°, while the planes of the fluorophenyl and fluorobenzoyl rings are inclined to one another by 31.04 (10°. The dihedral angles between the planes of the phenyl ring adjacent to the 4-hydroxy group and those of the the fluorophenyl and fluorobenzoyl rings are 51.64 (10 and 34.31 (10°, respectively, while the corresponding angles for the phenyl ring adjacent to the 3-(4-fluorobenzoyl group are 57.51 (9 and 85.02 (10°, respectively. An intramolecular O—H...O hydrogen bond generates an S(6 ring motif. In the crystal, molecules are linked via pairs of O—H...N hydrogen bonds, forming inversion dimers. The dimers are linked via C—H...N and C—H...O hydrogen bonds, forming chains along the c-axis direction. C—H...F hydrogen bonds link the chains into sheets lying parallel to the bc plane.

  20. Brillouin scattering on TbAsO4 and GdVO4

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    Wehrle, H.

    1975-01-01

    Using a two-pass interferometer the set of elastic constants in TbAsO 4 was determined. On the basis of these constants the Debye temperature was evaluated for T→0. The crystallographic phase transition could not be demonstrated in either case (TbAsO 4 and TmAsO 4 ) because of small Brillouin-line intensity in the low-temperature region. The frequency shifts of the Brillouin lines detected in the case of GdVO 4 show an increase of 5% for the temperature change from room temperature to helium temperature. Assuming this dependence for TbAsO 4 , too, the Debye temperature is changed by 5%. (HPOE) [de

  1. 2-Methyl-3-(2-methylphenyl-4-oxo-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-8-yl 4-bromobenzene-1-sulfonate

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    Edward R. T. Tiekink

    2012-03-01

    Full Text Available The title molecule, C22H17BrN2O4S, has a twisted U shape, the dihedral angle between the quinazolin-4-one and bromobenzene ring systems being 46.25 (8°. In order to avoid steric clashes with adjacent substituents on the quinazolin-4-one ring, the N-bound tolyl group occupies an orthogonal position [dihedral angle = 89.59 (8°]. In the crystal, molecules are connected into a three-dimensional architecture by C—H...O interactions, with the ketone O atom accepting two such bonds and a sulfonate O atom one.

  2. 6-(4-Bromophenyl-2-(4-fluorobenzylimidazo[2,1-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole

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    Afshan Banu

    2011-04-01

    Full Text Available In the title compound, C17H11BrFN3S, the imidazothiadiazole and bromophenyl rings are individually almost planar, with maximum deviations of 0.0215 (4 and 0.0044 (4 Å, respectively, and are inclined at an angle of 27.34 (3° with respect to each other. The dihedral angle between the mean planes of the fluorobenzyl and imidazothiadiazole rings is 79.54 (3°. The crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular C—H...N interactions resulting in chains of molecules along the b axis.

  3. Co3(PO4)2·4H2O

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    Lee, Young Hoon; Clegg, Jack K.; Lindoy, Leonard F.; Lu, G. Q. Max; Park, Yu-Chul; Kim, Yang

    2008-01-01

    Single crystals of Co3(PO4)2·4H2O, tricobalt(II) bis­[ortho­phosphate(V)] tetra­hydrate, were obtained under hydro­thermal conditions. The title compound is isotypic with its zinc analogue Zn3(PO4)2·4H2O (mineral name hopeite) and contains two independent Co2+ cations. One Co2+ cation exhibits a slightly distorted tetra­hedral coordination, while the second, located on a mirror plane, has a distorted octa­hedral coordination environment. The tetra­hedrally coordinated Co2+ is bonded to four O atoms of four PO4 3− anions, whereas the six-coordinate Co2+ is cis-bonded to two phosphate groups and to four O atoms of four water mol­ecules (two of which are located on mirror planes), forming a framework structure. In addition, hydrogen bonds of the type O—H⋯O are present throughout the crystal structure. PMID:21200978

  4. 3-Methoxy-4-(4-nitrobenzyloxybenzaldehyde

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    Xin Chen

    2008-12-01

    Full Text Available In the title compound, C15H13NO5, the vanillin group makes a dihedral angle of 4.95 (8° with the benzene ring of the nitrobenzene group. The packing is stabilized by weak, non-classical intermolecular C—H...O interactions which link molecules into chains running along the c axis.

  5. 4,5-Bis(4-methoxyphenoxyphthalonitrile

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    Tianyou Peng

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    Full Text Available The title compound, C22H16N2O4, was obtained unintentionally as the product of an attempted synthesis of a new phthalocyanine. The dihedral angles formed by the central benzene ring with the aromatic rings of the methoxyphenoxy groups are 85.39 (5 and 64.19 (5°.

  6. Complex phosphates in the Li(Na)3PO4-InPO4 systems

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    Potapova, A.M.; Zimina, G.V.; Smirnova, I.N.; Novoselov, A.V.; Spiridonov, F.M.; Stefanovich, S.Yu.

    2008-01-01

    Subsolidus sections in the systems Li 3 PO 4 -InPO 4 (950 deg C) and Na 3 PO 4 -InPO 4 (800, 900, and 1000 deg C) have been studied by X-ray powder diffraction. The compound Li 3 In(PO 4 ) 2 has been synthesized, and the NASICON-type solid solution Li 3(1-x) In 2+x (PO 4 ) 3 (0.67 ≤ x ≤ 0.80) has been found to exist. In the system Na 3 PO 4 -InPO 4 , the solid solution Na 3(1-x) In x/3 PO 4 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.2) and two complex phosphates exist: Na 3 In(PO 4 ) 2 and Na 3 In 2 (PO 4 ) 3 . These complex phosphates are dimorphic, with the irreversible-transition temperature equal to 675 and 820 deg C, respectively. Na 3 In(PO 4 ) 2 degrades at 920 deg C. Ionic conductivity has been measured in some phases in the system [ru

  7. N4H9Cu7S4: a hydrazinium-based salt with a layered Cu7S4- framework.

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    Mitzi, David B

    2007-02-05

    Crystals of a hydrazinium-based copper(I) sulfide salt, N4H9Cu7S4 (1), have been isolated by an ambient temperature solution-based process. In contrast to previously reported hydrazinium salts of main-group metal chalcogenides, which consist of isolated metal chalcogenide anions, and ACu7S4 (A = NH4+, Rb+, Tl+, K+), which contains a more three-dimensional Cu7S4- framework with partial Cu-site occupancy, the structure of 1 [P21, a = 6.8621(4) A, b = 7.9851(4) A, c = 10.0983(5) A, beta = 99.360(1) degrees , Z = 2] is composed of extended two-dimensional Cu7S4- slabs with full Cu-site occupancy. The Cu7S4- slabs are separated by a mixture of hydrazinium and hydrazine moieties. Thermal decomposition of 1 into copper(I) sulfide proceeds at a significantly lower temperature than that observed for analogous hydrazinium salts of previously considered metal chalcogenides, completing the transition at temperatures as low as 120 degrees C. Solutions of 1 may be used in the solution deposition of a range of Cu-containing chalcogenide films.

  8. Mild hydrothermal synthesis, crystal structure, thermal behavior, spectroscopic and magnetic properties of the (NH4)[Fe(AsO4)1-x(PO4)xF] (x=0.3, 0.6, 0.8) series. Thermal transformation of (NH4)[Fe(AsO4)0.7(PO4)0.3F] into the textural porous orthorhombic Fe(AsO4)0.7(PO4)0.3

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    Berrocal, Teresa; Mesa, Jose L.; Pizarro, Jose L.; Bazan, Begona; Lezama, Luis; Arriortua, Maria I.; Rojo, Teofilo

    2009-01-01

    The (NH 4 )[Fe(AsO 4 ) 1-x (PO 4 ) x F] (x=0.3, 0.6, 0.8) series of compounds has been synthesized under mild hydrothermal conditions. The compounds crystallize in the orthorhombic Pna2 1 space group, with the unit-cell parameters a=13.1718(1), b=6.5966(6), c=10.797(1) A for x=0.3; a=13.081(1), b=6.5341(6), c=10.713(1) A for x=0.6 and a=13.0329(9), b=6.4994(4), c=10.6702(6) A for x=0.8, with the volumes 938.6(1), 915.7(1) and 903.8(1) A 3 , respectively, with Z=8. Single crystals of (NH 4 )[Fe(AsO 4 ) 0.7 (PO 4 ) 0.3 F] heated under air atmosphere at 465 deg. C remain as single crystals, changing the composition to Fe(AsO 4 ) 0.7 (PO 4 ) 0.3 . This later phase belongs to the orthorhombic Imam space group, with the unit cell parameters a=13.328(2), b=6.5114(5), c=10.703(1) A, V=928.9(2) A 3 and Z=12. The crystal structure of the ammonium phases consists of a KTP three-dimensional framework constructed by chains formed by alternating Fe(2)O 4 F 2 or Fe(1)O 4 F 2 octahedra and As/P(2)O 4 or As/P(1)O 4 tetrahedra, respectively. These octahedra and tetrahedra are linked by a common oxygen vertex. The chains run along the 'a' and 'b' crystallographic axes. The crystal structure of Fe(AsO 4 ) 0.7 (PO 4 ) 0.3 is a three-dimensional skeleton derived from that of the precursor, formed from (100) sheets stacked along the [001] direction, and interconnected by chains of alternating Fe(2)O 6 octahedra and As/P(2)O 4 tetrahedra sharing a vertex in the 'a' direction. Transmission electronic microscopy of this compound indicates the existence of unconnected external cavities with a BET surface area of 3.91(3) m 2 g -1 . The diffuse reflectance spectra in the visible region show the forbidden electronic transitions characteristic of the Fe(III) d 5 -high spin cation in slightly distorted octahedral geometry, for all the compounds. The ESR spectra for all the compounds, carried out from room temperature to 4.2 K, remain isotropic with variation in temperature; the g-value is 1

  9. Selectivity of recombinant human leukotriene D(4), leukotriene B(4), and lipoxin A(4) receptors with aspirin-triggered 15-epi-LXA(4) and regulation of vascular and inflammatory responses.

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    Gronert, K; Martinsson-Niskanen, T; Ravasi, S; Chiang, N; Serhan, C N

    2001-01-01

    Aspirin-triggered lipoxin A(4) (ATL, 15-epi-LXA(4)) and leukotriene D(4) (LTD(4)) possess opposing vascular actions mediated via receptors distinct from the LXA(4) receptor (ALX) that is involved in leukocyte trafficking. Here, we identified these receptors by nucleotide sequencing and demonstrate that LTD(4) receptor (CysLT(1)) is induced in human vascular endothelia by interleukin-1beta. Recombinant CysLT(1) receptor gave stereospecific binding with both [(3)H]-LTD(4) and a novel labeled mimetic of ATL ([(3)H]-ATLa) that was displaced with LTD(4) and ATLa ( approximately IC(50) 0.2 to 0.9 nmol/L), but not with a bioinactive ATL isomer. The clinically used CysLT(1) receptor antagonist, Singulair, showed a lower rank order for competition with [(3)H]-ATLa (IC(50) approximately 8.3 nmol/L). In contrast, LTD(4) was an ineffective competitive ligand for recombinant ALX receptor with [(3)H]-ATLa, and ATLa did not compete for [(3)H]-LTB(4) binding with recombinant LTB(4) receptor. Endogenous murine CysLT(1) receptors also gave specific [(3)H]-ATLa binding that was displaced with essentially equal affinity by LTD(4) or ATLa. Systemic ATLa proved to be a potent inhibitor (>50%) of CysLT(1)-mediated vascular leakage in murine skin (200 microg/kg) in addition to its ability to block polymorphonuclear leukocyte recruitment to dorsal air pouch (4 microg/kg). These results indicate that ATL and LTD(4) bind and compete with equal affinity at CysLT(1), providing a molecular basis for aspirin-triggered LXs serving as a local damper of both vascular CysLT(1) signals as well as ALX receptor-regulated polymorphonuclear leukocyte traffic.

  10. Near infrared magnetic circular dichroism of uranium borohydride, U(BH4)4

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    Keiderling, T.A.; Schulz, W.C.

    1980-01-01

    The magnetic circular dichroism of U(BH 4 ) 4 in Hf(BH 4 ) 4 at low temperatures has been measured in the near. The A terms resulting can be interpreted to confirm the E symmetry ground state and three excited state assignments. (orig.)

  11. Some tests of explosion welding in Zry 4 - Zry 4 and other materials

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    Badino, N.S.; Nashmias, J.L.

    1993-01-01

    The possibility of welding explosion for nuclear industry materials is studied. In this case, difficulties to join them by fusion welding are presented. The following pairs are selected: Zry 4-Zry 4, Zry 4-Incoloy, Zry 4-stainless steel, Zry 4-Inconel. Good results in Zry 4-Zry 4 and not so clear results are obtained in other cases. Other possible tests are now being studied and thought about. (Author)

  12. Copper Selenidophosphates Cu4P2Se6, Cu4P3Se4, Cu4P4Se3, and CuP2Se, Featuring Zero-, One-, and Two-Dimensional Anions.

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    Kuhn, Alexander; Schoop, Leslie M; Eger, Roland; Moudrakovski, Igor; Schwarzmüller, Stefan; Duppel, Viola; Kremer, Reinhard K; Oeckler, Oliver; Lotsch, Bettina V

    2016-08-15

    Five new compounds in the Cu/P/Se phase diagram have been synthesized, and their crystal structures have been determined. The crystal structures of these compounds comprise four previously unreported zero-, one-, and two-dimensional selenidophosphate anions containing low-valent phosphorus. In addition to two new modifications of Cu4P2Se6 featuring the well-known hexaselenidohypodiphosphate(IV) ion, there are three copper selenidophosphates with low-valent P: Cu4P3Se4 contains two different new anions, (i) a monomeric (zero-dimensional) selenidophosphate anion [P2Se4](4-) and (ii) a one-dimensional selenidophosphate anion [Formula: see text], which is related to the well-known gray-Se-like [Formula: see text] Zintl anion. Cu4P4Se3 contains one-dimensional [Formula: see text] polyanions, whereas CuP2Se contains the 2D selenidophosphate [Formula: see text] polyanion. It consists of charge-neutral CuP2Se layers separated by a van der Waals gap which is very rare for a Zintl-type phase. Hence, besides black P, CuP2Se constitutes a new possible source of 2D oxidized phosphorus containing layers for intercalation or exfoliation experiments. Additionally, the electronic structures and some fundamental physical properties of the new compounds are reported. All compounds are semiconducting with indirect band gaps of the orders of around 1 eV. The phases reported here add to the structural diversity of chalcogenido phosphates. The structural variety of this family of compounds may translate into a variety of tunable physical properties.

  13. 75 FR 27956 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and...

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    ... B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively...-203, and B4-203 airplanes; Model A300 B4-601, B4- 603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4...

  14. Search for an elusive 4.4-MeV α emitter in uranium minerals

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    Dougan, R.J.; Illige, J.D.; Hulet, E.K.

    1979-12-01

    A search for an unidentified 4.4-MeV α-emitter in Belgian Congo pitchblende and uranium raffinates is described, and a history of observations of 4.4-MeV activity over the last 55 years in radiogenic haloes, zinc ores, monazite, thorite, huttonite, ultrabasic and other abyssal rocks, osmiridium, uranium ores, and raffinates of uranium is given. No evidence of excess 4.4-MeV activity was shown in any of the chemically separated fractions investigated. Upper limits for 4.4-MeV α activity in each of four studied samples are given

  15. Diaquabis[2,6-bis(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-ylpyridine-κN2]bis(selenocyanato-κNcobalt(II

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    Full Text Available In the title compound, [Co(NCSe2(C9H7N72(H2O2], the Co2+ cation is coordinated by two selenocyanate anions, two 2,6-bis(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-ylpyridine ligands and two water molecules within a slightly distorted N4O2 octahedron. The asymmetric unit consists of one Co2+ cation, which is located on a center of inversion, as well as one selenocyanate anion, one 2,6-bis(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-ylpyridine ligand and one water molecule in general positions. Intermolecular O—H...N hydrogen bonds join the complex molecules into layers parallel to the bc plane. The layers are linked by C—H...N and C—H...Se hydrogen bonds into a three-dimensional supramolecular architecture.

  16. Toll-like receptor-4 (TLR-4) expression on polymorphonuclear ...

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    To establish a foundation for further researches on the improvement of polymorphonuclear neutrophil leukocytes (PMN) functions in dairy cow during perinatal period, the counting of PMN, as well as the mRNA and protein expression of toll-like receptor-4 (TLR-4) on PMN was studied during this critical period.

  17. 75 FR 60611 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and...

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    ... Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model A300 C4...; Model A300 B4-601, B4- 603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F...-- Dated-- A300 series airplanes......... A300-32A0447..... April 22, 2004. A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4...

  18. Specific interaction of CXCR4 with CD4 and CD8α: Functional analysis of the CD4/CXCR4 interaction in the context of HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein-mediated membrane fusion

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    Basmaciogullari, Stephane; Pacheco, Beatriz; Bour, Stephan; Sodroski, Joseph

    2006-01-01

    We investigated possible interactions between HIV-1 receptor (CD4) and the main coreceptors CXCR4 and CCR5. We found that CD4 and CXCR4 coexpressed in 293T cells form a complex that can be immunoprecipitated with antibodies directed against the extracellular domain of either protein. Mutagenesis revealed that the CD4/CXCR4 interaction maps to two previously uncharacterized basic motifs in the cytoplasmic domain of CD4. HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein-mediated membrane fusion was found to be independent of the ability of CD4 and CXCR4 to interact, whether fusion was studied in a virus-cell or a cell-cell model. However, this interaction might explain the adaptation of HIV-1 to CXCR4 as an alternative to CCR5. We found that CXCR4 also interacts with the cytoplasmic domain of CD8α in a way that is similar to the CD4/CXCR4 interaction. The CD4/CXCR4 and CD8α/CXCR4 interactions may thus be involved in cellular signaling pathways shared by the CD4 and CD8α molecules

  19. Phase relations in the M2MoO4 - Ag2MoO4 - Hf(MoO4)2 (M=Li, Na) systems

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    Bazarova, Zh.G.; Bazarov, B.G.; Balsanova, L.V.

    2002-01-01

    The M 2 MoO 4 - Ag 2 MoO 4 - Hf(MoO 4 ) 2 (M=Li, Na) systems were studied by X-ray diffraction and differential thermal analyses in the subsolidus area (450 - 500 Deg C) for the first time. The formation of the binary compound with the variable composition Li 4-x Hf 1+0.2x (MoO 4 ) 4 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.6) in the Li 2 MoO 4 - Hf(MoO 4 ) 2 system and the ternary molybdates Li 4 Ag 2 Hf(MoO 4 ) 5 (S 1 ) and Na 2 Ag 2 Hf(MoO 4 ) 4 (S 2 ) was established and the thermal characteristics of the prepared compounds were examined. The new binary molybdate Ag 2 Hf(MoO 4 ) 3 was prepared by the reaction between Ag 2 MoO 4 and Hf(MoO 4 ) 2 [ru

  20. RADTRAN 4: Volume 4, Programmer's manual

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    Kanipe, F.L.; Neuhauser, K.S.

    1992-07-01

    The RADTRAN 4 computer code is designed to analyze radiological consequences and accident risks of transporting radioactive material. This manual provides information useful for interpreting, troubleshooting, or debugging components of the code during development or revision of the program

  1. 76 FR 59008 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and...

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    ... Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R... to Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R...

  2. Crystal structure of (3S*,4R*-4-fluoro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl-1-oxo-2-phenyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-4-carboxylic acid

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    Anna Lehmann

    2017-06-01

    Full Text Available The title compound, C23H18FNO4, crystallized as a racemate. It exhibits a cis conformation with respect to the F atom and the methine H atom. The piperidine ring has a screw-boat conformation. The methoxyphenyl ring and the phenyl ring are inclined to the mean plane of the isoquinoline ring system by 89.85 (4 and 46.62 (5°, respectively, and by 78.15 (5° to one another. In the crystal, molecules are linked by an O—H...O hydrogen bond forming chains propagating along the a-axis direction. The chains are linked by C—H...F hydrogen bonds, forming layers lying parallel to the ab plane.

  3. 5-Methyl-3,8-di-(2-amino-4-bromophenyl-4,9-dioxa-1,2,6,7-tetraaza-5λ5-phosphaspiro[4.4]nona-2,7-diene

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    Sławomir Kasperowicz

    2018-01-01

    Full Text Available 5-Methyl-3,8-di-(2-amino-4-bromophenyl-4,9-dioxa-1,2,6,7-tetraaza-5λ5-phosphaspiro[4.4]nona-2,7-diene was obtained by condensation of 2-amino-5-bromobenzohydrazide and methylphosphonyl dichloride in the presence of triethylamine. An initial biological screening was performed for the resulting product. The synthesized compound showed relatively strong cytotoxic activity, which was, however, similar for cancer and non-cancer cell lines.

  4. The study of UV-spectra of the sodium (3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-[1,2,4]triazino[4,3-c]quinazolin-4-ylacetate

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    О. V. Kryvoshey

    2016-04-01

    Full Text Available Despite the potential of [1,2,4]triazino[4,3-c]quinazoline derivatives as promising bioactive compounds, their electronic spectra has not been studied. Present manuscript is aimed to the estimation of relationships of molecules structure with the nature of their UV-spectra and identifying spectral patterns of pharmacophore that determines the pharmacological activity of the substance. Mentioned information undoubtedly contributes to the development of the theory of the purposeful synthesis of organic compounds. Methods and results. UV-spectra of sodium (3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-[1,2,4]triazino[4,3-c]quinazolin-4-ylacetate in different polarity solvents have been studied. It allowed to identify types of electron transitions, which were responsible of emergence of the observed absorption bands. Conclusions. It was found that the UV-spectra of the studied compounds in solvents with different polarity were characterized by three absorption bands in the range 190–227 nm, 260–284 nm and 328–348 nm. According to Braude classification the first absorption band should be classified as 1La, the second – as 1Lb, and the third band is due to p-π- conjugation in the molecule of the whole molecule structure.

  5. P4-ATPases

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    Lopez Marques, Rosa Laura; Theorin, Lisa; Palmgren, Michael Broberg

    2014-01-01

    ) comprises lipid flippases that catalyze the translocation of phospholipids from the exoplasmic to the cytosolic leaflet of cell membranes. While initially characterized as aminophospholipid translocases, recent studies of individual P4-ATPase family members from fungi, plants, and animals show that P4......Cellular membranes, notably eukaryotic plasma membranes, are equipped with special proteins that actively translocate lipids from one leaflet to the other and thereby help generate membrane lipid asymmetry. Among these ATP-driven transporters, the P4 subfamily of P-type ATPases (P4-ATPases...... to include the regulation of membrane traffic, cytoskeletal dynamics, cell division, lipid metabolism, and lipid signaling. In this review, we will summarize the basic features of P4-ATPases and the physiological implications of their lipid transport activity in the cell....

  6. X-ray M4,5 Resonant Raman Scattering from La metal with final 4p hole: Calculations with 4p-4d-4f configuration interaction in the final state and comparison with the experiment

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    Taguchi, M.; Braicovich, L.; Tagliaferri, A.; Dallera, C.; Giarda, K.; Ghiringhelli, G.; Brookes, N.B.; Borgatti, F.

    2001-03-01

    We consider the X-Ray Resonant Raman Scattering (RRS) in La in the whole M 4,5 region ending with a state with a 4p hole, along the sequence 3d 10 4f 0 →3d 9 4f 1 →3d 10 4p 5 4f 1 . The final state configuration mixes with that with two 4d holes i.e. 3d 10 4d 8 4f n+2 having almost the same energy. Thus RRS must be described by introducing final state Configuration Interaction (CI) between states with one 4p hole and with two 4d holes. This approach allows detailed experimental data on La-metal to be interpreted on the basis of a purely ionic approach. It is shown that the inclusion of CI is crucial and has very clear effects. The calculations with the Kramers-Heisenberg formula describe all measured spectral features appearing in the strict Raman regime i.e. dispersing with the incident photon energy. In the experiment also a nondispersive component is present when the excitation energy is greater than about 2 eV above the M 5 peak. The shape and position of this component is well accounted for by a model based on all possible partitions of the excitation energy between localised and extended states. However, the intensity of the nondispersive component is greater in the measurements, suggesting a rearrangement in the intermediate excited state. The comparison of ionic calculations with the metal measurements is legitimate, as shown by the comparison between the measurements on La-metal and on LaF 3 with M 5 excitation, giving the same spectrum within the experimental accuracy. Moreover, the experiment shows that the final lifetime broadening is much greater in the final states corresponding to lower outgoing photon energies than in the states corresponding to higher outgoing photon energies. (author)

  7. Review on dynamics control of 4WID-4WIS electric vehicle

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    Xin LAI

    2016-08-01

    Full Text Available The four-wheel independent drive and four-wheel independent steering (4WID-4WIS vehicle has the advantages of short transmission chain, high efficiency, compact structure, and high maneuverability. The kinematics and dynamic control of the 4WID-4WIS vehicle are discussed, then key and difficult problems are refined. The distributed network control system is widely used in the vehicle control system, so that real-time and reliable control under non-ideal network is the research challenges, and hierarchical control method is a hot research topic. For the vehicle dynamics control method, the main research focuses on torque distribution method under one or more optimization objectives, and integrated control which harmonizes multi control subjects has become an important research direction. In order to solve the problem of steering mode static switching of the 4WID-4WIS vehicle, the study on the dynamic switching method based on redundant control degree of freedom is a new research direction.

  8. The effect of Fe2NiO4 and Fe4NiO4Zn magnetic nanoparticles on anaerobic digestion activity.

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    Chen, Jian Lin; Steele, Terry W J; Stuckey, David C

    2018-06-11

    Two types of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), i.e. Ni ferrite nanoparticles (Fe 2 NiO 4 ) and Ni Zn ferrite nanoparticles (Fe 4 NiO 4 Zn) containing the trace metals Ni and Fe, were added to the anaerobic digestion of synthetic municipal wastewater at concentrations between 1 and 100 mg Ni L -1 in order to compare their effects on biogas (methane) production and sludge activity. Using the production of methane over time as a measure, the assays revealed that anaerobic digestion was stimulated by the addition of 100 mg Ni L -1 in Fe 2 NiO 4 NPs, while it was inhibited by the addition of 1-100 mg Ni L -1 in Fe 4 NiO 4 Zn NPs. Especially at 100 mg Ni L -1 , Fe 4 NiO 4 Zn NPs resulted in a total inhibition of anaerobic digestion. The metabolic activity of the anaerobic sludge was tested using the resazurin reduction assay, and the assay clearly revealed the negative effect of Fe 4 NiO 4 Zn NPs and the positive effect of Fe 2 NiO 4 NPs. Re-feeding fresh synthetic medium reactivated the NPs added to the anaerobic sludge, except for the experiment with 100 mg Ni L -1 addition of Fe 4 NiO 4 Zn NPs. The findings in this present study indicate a possible new strategy for NPs design to enhance anaerobic digestion. Crown Copyright © 2018. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

  9. 76 FR 27242 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and...

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    ... Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R... applies to all Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4- 620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and...

  10. Karlsruhe Research Center, Nuclear Safety Research Project (PSF). Annual report 1994; Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Projekt Nukleare Sicherheitsforschung. Jahrsbericht 1994

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    Hueper, R. [ed.

    1995-08-01

    The reactor safety R and D work of the Karlsruhe Research Centre (FZKA) has been part of the Nuclear Safety Research Projet (PSF) since 1990. The present annual report 1994 summarizes the R and D results. The research tasks are coordinated in agreement with internal and external working groups. The contributions to this report correspond to the status of early 1995. An abstract in English precedes each of them, whenever the respective article is written in German. (orig.) [Deutsch] Seit Beginn 1990 sind die F+E-Arbeiten des Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe (FZKA) zur Reaktorsicherheit im Projekt Nukleare Sicherheitsforschung (PSF) zusammengefasst. Der vorliegende Jahresbericht 1994 enthaelt Beitraege zu aktuellen Fragen der Sicherheit von Leichtwasserreaktoren und innovativen Systemen sowie der Umwandlung von minoren Aktiniden. Die konkreten Forschungsthemen und -vorhaben werden mit internen und externen Fachgremien laufend abgestimmt. An den beschriebenen Arbeiten sind die folgenden Institute und Abteilungen des FZKA beteiligt: Institut fuer Materialforschung IMF I, II, III; Institut fuer Neutronenphysik und Reaktortechnik INR; Institut fuer Angewandte Thermo- und Fluiddynamik IATF; Institut fuer Reaktorsicherheit IRS; Hauptabteilung Ingenieurtechnik HIT; Hauptabteilung Versuchstechnik HVT sowie vom KfK beauftragte externe Institutionen. Die einzelnen Beitraege stellen den Stand der Arbeiten zum Fruehjahr 1995 dar und sind entsprechend dem F+E-Programm 1994 numeriert. Den in deutscher Sprache verfassten Beitraege sind Kurzfassungen in englischer Sprache vorangestellt. (orig.)

  11. New epoxide polymers generated by metal organic catalysts (chelates) and their application in composite structures. Pt. 2. Final report; Neue Epoxidpolymere durch Metallorgano-Katalysatoren und ihr Einsatz in Faserverbundstrukturen. T. 2. Abschlussbericht

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    Merz, T.; Raeckers, B.

    1999-08-01

    Epoxy resins cured by catalysts based on chelate compound can offer an additional potential concerning storage and heat stability, toughness and curing characteristic. To prove these advantages and to prepare a serial application was target of the project, by which physico-chemical investigations, determination of mechanical properties and component tests were used. Besides an improvement of storage time and a minimized curing cycle a satisfactory processing behaviour and mechanical properties approaching currently used aircraft materials became evident. Serial production of fibre reinforced components for automotive industry is basically possible, because all requirements concerning costs, performance and station time were met. The results can also be used for new applications in other technical fields like apparatus construction or sporting goods industry. (orig.) [German] Mittels Metallorganokatalysatoren gehaertete Epoxidharze versprechen gegenueber herkoemmlichen Systemen zusaetzliche Potentiale hinsichtlich Lager- und Waermestabilitaet sowie Zaehigkeit und Haertungscharakteristik. Diese nachzuweisen und eine zukuenftige Serienanwendung vorzubereiten war Ziel des Projektes, wozu physico-chemische Untersuchungen, mechanische Kennwertermittlungen und Bauteilversuche dienten. Neben verbesserter Lagerstabilitaet und minimierten Haertungszyklen konnten gute Verarbeitungseingeschaften und ein Leistungsprofil nachgewiesen werden, das nahe an das heutiger Luftfahrtwerkstoffe heranreicht. Die Serienherstellung von Faserverbundbauteilen im Automobilbau ist prinzipiell moeglich, da durch die entwickelten Katalysatoren alle Vorgaben hinsichtlich Kosten, Leistungsfaehigkeit und Taktzeiten erreicht werden konnten. Hierdurch koennen sich auch fuer andere Bereiche (z.B. Geraetebau, Sportartikelindustrie) neue Anwendungsmoeglichkeiten eroeffnen. (orig.)

  12. New epoxide polymers generated by metal organic catalysts (chelates) and their application in composite structures. Pt. 1. Final report; Neue Epoxidpolymere durch Metallorgano-Katalysatoren und ihr Einsatz in Faserverbundstrukturen. T. 1. Abschlussbericht

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    Merz, T.; Raeckers, B.; Boettcher, A.; Haessler, R.; Renner, M.; Schmidtke, K.

    1999-08-01

    Epoxy resins cured by catalysts based on chelate compound can offer an additional potential concerning storage and heat stability, toughness and curing characteristic. To prove these advantages and to prepare a serial application was target of the project, by which physico-chemical investigations, determination of mechanical properties and component tests were used. Besides an improvement of storage time and a minimized curing cycle a satisfactory processing behaviour and mechanical properties approaching currently used aircraft materials became evident. Serial production of fibre reinforced components for automotive industry is basically possible, because all requirements concerning costs, performance and station time were met. The results can also be used for new applications in other technical fields like apparatus construction or sporting goods industry. (orig.) [German] Mittels Metallorganokatalysatoren gehaertete Epoxidharze versprechen gegenueber herkoemmlichen Systemen zusaetzliche Potentiale hinsichtlich Lager- und Waermestabilitaet sowie Zaehigkeit und Haertungscharakteristik. Diese nachzuweisen und eine zukuenftige Serienanwendung vorzubereiten war Ziel des Projektes, wozu physico-chemische Untersuchungen, mechanische Kennwertermittlungen und Bauteilversuche dienten. Neben verbesserter Lagerstabilitaet und minimierten Haertungszyklen konnten gute Verarbeitungseingeschaften und ein Leistungsprofil nachgewiesen werden, das nahe an das heutiger Luftfahrtwerkstoffe heranreicht. Die Serienherstellung von Faserverbundbauteilen im Automobilbau ist prinzipiell moeglich, da durch die entwickelten Katalysatoren alle Vorgaben hinsichtlich Kosten, Leistungsfaehigkeit und Taktzeiten erreicht werden konnten. Hierdurch koennen sich auch fuer andere Bereiche (z.B. Geraetebau, Sportartikelindustrie) neue Anwendungsmoeglichkeiten eroeffnen. (orig.)

  13. Integral energy concepts for housing estates; Integrale Energiekonzepte fuer Wohnsiedlungen

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    Fisch, M.N.; Kuehl, L. [Technische Univ. Braunschweig (Germany)

    1998-06-01

    Integral energy concepts for housing estates require an early cooperation between architects, planners, and specialist engineers on the basis of a holistic planning approach. This is how future-oriented, sustainable concepts evolve which do justice to the multifarious requirements on the integral energy system of a housing estate. The present paper elucidates different approaches to optimising the energy efficiency of buildings such as the implementation of low-energy house concepts, building site and architectural planning, and detailed planning of heat insulation concepts, ventilation and air tightness concepts, and adapted heating systems. The solarisation of development plans has an influence on the arrangement of buildings, which are now planned to give the greatest possible passive and active solar energy gains. The authors also describe solar-assisted district heating systems for housing estates. [Deutsch] Integrale Energiekonzepte fuer Wohnsiedlungen erfordern die fruehe Zusammenarbeit von Architekten, Planern und Fachingenieuren im Rahmen einer ganzheitlichen Planung. So entstehen zukunftsweisende und tragfaehige Konzepte, die den vielschichtigen Anforderungen des Gesamtenergiesystems ``Wohnsiedlung`` gerecht werden. Im Folgenden wird die energetische Optimierung von Gebaeuden wie die Umsetzung von Niedrigenergiehaus-Konzepten, Standort und Gebaeudeplanung sowie Detailplanung in Bezug auf das Waermedaemmkonzept, Lueftungs-/Dichtheitskonzept und auf angepasste Waermeversorgungssysteme erl autert. Die Solarisierung von Bebauungsplaenen beeinflusste Anordnung der Gebaeude hinsichtlich der Nutzung passivsolarer Gewinne sowie des Einsatzes von Systemen der aktiven Solarenergienutzung. Solarunterstuetzte Nahwaermenetze fuer Wohnsiedlungen werden ebenfalls beschrieben.

  14. Interactions between industrial organic pollutants and rhizosphere components and documentation of material streams in plant-based wastewater treatment plants - laboratory experiments; Wechselwirkungen industrieller organischer Schadstoffe mit Rhizosphaerenkomponenten und Bilanzierung von Stoffstroemen in Pflanzenklaeranlagen - Laborversuche

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    Plugge, J.

    2001-07-01

    The purpose of the present study was to examine the suitability of plant/soil systems for cleaning organically polluted effluents and to assess the influence of plant growth and dissolved humic substances on processes leading to the elimination of organic pollutants. This involved an examination of sorption interactions between selected pollutants on the one hand and sand and root material on the other, use of vertically irrigated plant-bearing sand columns for simulating real plant-based wastewater treatment plants, assessment of the cleaning efficiency of these systems with respect to the employed model pollutants and determination of the contamination of the filter material and plants with pollutants. Radiotracer techniques were used to determine pollution paths of phenanthrene and its microbial degradation in the model system. [German] In der vorliegenden Arbeit wurde die Eignung von Pflanze/Boden-Systemen zur Reinigung carbochemisch belasteter Abwaesser untersucht und der Einfluss eines Pflanzenbewuchses sowie geloester Huminstoffe auf die Prozesse, die zur Entfernung organischer Schadstoffe fuehren, bewertet. Die Bearbeitung dieses Themas umfasste Untersuchungen zu Sorptionswechselwirkungen ausgewaehlter Schadstoffe mit Sand- und Wurzelmaterial, die Anwendung vertikal durchstroemter, bepflanzter Sandsaeulen zur Nachbildung realer Pflanzenklaeranlagen, die Erfassung der Reinigungseffizienz dieser Systeme fuer die Modellschadstoffe sowie die Bestimmung der Schadstoffkontamination des Filtermaterials und der Pflanzen. Unter Anwendung der Radiotracertechnik erfolgte darueber hinaus die Bestimmung der Schadstoffpfade von Phenanthren einschliesslich des mikrobiellen Abbaus im Modellsystem. (orig.)

  15. Thermal management, systems and modules; Thermomanagement, Systeme und Module

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    Flik, M. [Behr GmbH und Co., Stuttgart (Germany)

    1999-11-01

    Up till now the individual systems for engine temperature control and air conditioning of the vehicle cabin have to a large extent been viewed independently of one another. With the progress of electronic control systems, however, Behr has adopted an integrative approach to managing all heat and substance flows outside of the engine. This perspective, which is known as thermal management, has significantly boosted the rate of innovation. In a short period of time, new and optimized modules and systems have allowed considerable improvements to be made in relation to passenger comfort and safety, the integration of subsystems and modules into the vehicle and environmental compatibility. This innovation drive, which also extends to the design of major modules, will continue to gain impetus in the future. (orig.) [German] Bisher wurden die verschiedenen Systeme zur Temperierung des Motors und zur Klimatisierung der Fahrzeugkabine weitgehend unabhaengig voneinander betrachtet. Mit dem Vordringen der elektronischen Regelung hat bei Behr jedoch eine gesamtheitliche Betrachtung aller Waerme- und Stoffstroeme ausserhalb des Motors eingesetzt. Diese Sichtweise, Thermomanagement genannt, hat eine erhebliche Innovationsdynamik ermoeglicht. Mit neuen und optimierten Modulen und Systemen konnten in kurzer Zeit betraechtliche Verbesserungen erzielt werden - bei Komfort und Sicherheit der Fahrzeuginsassen, bei der Integration der Subsysteme und Module ins Fahrzeug sowie bei seiner oekologischen Vertraeglichkeit. Diese Innovationsdynamik, die auch die Bildung von Grossmodulen einschliesst, wird in Zukunft noch zunehmen. (orig.)

  16. ''VaneCAM'' - the third generation of camshaft adjustment systems; ''VaneCAM'' - Nockenwellenversteller der dritten Generation

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    Knecht, A. [Hydraulik-Ring GmbH, Nuertingen (Germany). Entwicklung Motorentechnik; Stephan, W. [Hydraulik-Ring GmbH, Nuertingen (Germany); Hannibal, W. [Fachhochschule Suedwestfalen, Iserlohn (Germany). Labor fuer Konstruktion und CAE-Anwendungen

    2002-04-01

    Continuously variable camphasers are now well established for modern spark-ignition engines in high-volume production. With the latest generation of camshaft adjustment systems using the vane-type actuator principle, it is possible to move rapidly and reliably through a large adjustment angle. The layout of these adjusting systems is very simple. The production costs are low in comparison to the first generation of camphasers using spur/helical gears to vary the valve timing. The new-generation systems are mechatronic, with the function depending on the coordination and tuning of hydraulic actuation and engine electronics. The term 'VaneCAM' is used for the continuously variable systems of this new generation supplied by Hydraulik-Ring in Nuertingen, Germany. (orig.) [German] Stufenlos wirkende Nockenwellenversteller haben sich an modernen Ottomotoren in den letzten Jahren in der Grossserie etabliert. Mit der neuesten Generation von Nockenwellenverstellern, die nach dem Schwenkmotor-Prinzip aufgebaut sind, lassen sich grosse Verdrehwinkel sehr schnell und betriebssicher verstellen. Der Aufbau dieser Versteller ist einfach, und die Herstellkosten sind gering im Vergleich zur ersten Generation von Verstellern. Bei den Systemen der neuen Generation handelt es sich um mechatronische Systeme, deren Funktion von dem Zusammenspiel und der Abstimmung von hydraulischer Ansteuerung und Motorelektronik abhaengt. Mit dem Begriff 'VaneCAM' werden die stufenlos wirkenden Systeme dieser neuen Generation von Hydraulik-Ring aus Nuertingen bezeichnet. (orig.)

  17. Osh4p exchanges sterols for phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate between lipid bilayers

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    de Saint-Jean, Maud; Delfosse, Vanessa; Douguet, Dominique; Chicanne, Gaetan; Payrastre, Bernard; Bourguet, William; Antonny, Bruno; Drin, Guillaume

    2011-01-01

    Osh/Orp proteins transport sterols between organelles and are involved in phosphoinositide metabolism. The link between these two aspects remains elusive. Using novel assays, we address the influence of membrane composition on the ability of Osh4p/Kes1p to extract, deliver, or transport dehydroergosterol (DHE). Surprisingly, phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate (PI(4)P) specifically inhibited DHE extraction because PI(4)P was itself efficiently extracted by Osh4p. We solve the structure of the Os...

  18. Dissociation of 5' proximal helical regions in messenger RNAs by eukaryotic initiation factors 4F, 4A, and 4B

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    Thach, R.E.; Lawson, T.G.; Lee, K.A.; Abramson, R.D.; Merrick, W.C.

    1987-01-01

    Ray, et al. demonstrated that the susceptibility of mRNAs to cleavage by ribonucleases is greatly increased by eIF-4A and eIF-4F in an ATP-dependent reaction, and that this reaction is enhanced by the presence of eIF-4B. They now report direct evidence for the dissociation of helical regions at the 5' ends of mRNAs by these factors. Helices were generated at the 5' ends of reovirus and rabbit globin mRNAs by hybridizing to them 32 P-labeled cDNA pentadecamers. The dissociation of the cDNAs from the mRNAs was monitored by Sephadex gel filtration. Addition of eIF-4F to hybrids caused the dissociation of small amounts of cDNAs, and this dissociation required ATP. Addition of eIF-4B stimulated this activity. Neither eIF-4B nor eIF-4A alone caused significant ATP-dependent dissociation, but they did so in combination. Interestingly, cDNAs that were hybridized to 5' distal regions were dissociated with efficiencies and rates similar to those of 5' proximal cDNAs. The presence of unlabelled cDNAs hybridized 5' proximally did not affect distal cDNA dissociation. These results confirm the earlier suggestion that eIF-4A, eIF-4B and eIF-4F play important roles in the disruption of mRNA secondary structure during initiation

  19. COMPUTATION FORMAT computer codes X4TOC4 and PLOTC4. Implementing and Testing on a Personal Computer

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    McLaughlin, P.K.

    1987-05-01

    This document describes the contents of the diskette containing the COMPUTATION FORMAT codes X4TOC4 and PLOTC4 by D.E. Cullen, and example data for use in implementing and testing these codes on a Personal Computer of the type IBM-PC/AT. Upon request the codes are available from the IAEA Nuclear Data Section, free of charge, on a single diskette. (author)

  20. Densities and viscosities for ionic liquids mixtures containing [eOHmim][BF4], [bmim][BF4] and [bpy][BF4

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    Song, Dayong; Chen, Jing

    2014-01-01

    Highlights: • Targets of this research are ILs mixtures. • Densities and viscosities were measured for three ILs mixtures. • Excess molar properties were deduced from the experiments. • Viscosities were discussed by the ideal Grunberg and Nissan mixing law. - Abstract: Densities and viscosities of binary ionic liquids mixtures, 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([eOHmim][BF 4 ]) + 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([bmim][BF 4 ]), 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([eOHmim][BF 4 ]) + N-butylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate ([bpy][BF 4 ]) and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([bmim][BF 4 ]) + N-butylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate ([bpy][BF 4 ]) were measured over the entire mole fraction from T = (298.15 to 343.15) K. The excess molar volumes were calculated and correlated by Redlich–Kiser polynomial expansions. The viscosities for pure ionic liquids were analyzed by means of the Vogel–Tammann–Fulcher equation and ideal mixing rules were applied for the ILs mixtures

  1. 1,10-phenanthroline and 4\\',4\\'-bipyridine complexes of manganese ...

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    phenanthroline and 4,4'-bipyridine have been carried out. Elemental analysis, molar conductivity, magnetic properties and infrared (IR) spectral studies were used in characterizing these compounds. Octahedral geometry has been proposed ...

  2. 76 FR 38069 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and...

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    2011-06-29

    ... B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively...-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model...

  3. Linear chain compounds of molybdenum (II) acetate linked by pyrazine, 4,4'-bipyridine, and 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane

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    Handa, Makoto; Yamada, Kori; Nakao, Tadahiro; Matsumoto, Hiroki; Kasuga, Kuninobu; Mikuriya, Masahiro; Kotera, Takanori.

    1995-01-01

    A series of linear-chain complexes of molybdenum (II) acetate linked by bidentate bridging ligands, [Mo 2 (O 2 CCH 3 ) 4 L] n (L=pyrazine (pyz), 4,4'-bipyridine (4,4'-bpy), and 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (dabco)), have been prepared, and their crystal structures determined by an X-ray diffraction method. It has been shown that the relatively weak coordinations of the bridging ligands at the axial positions of Mo 2 (O 2 CCH 3 ) 4 (Mo-N=2.619 (8)-2.658(6) A) can effectively control the arrangement of the dimer units to give chain structures with good linearities. No significant interactions between the dimer units have been observed. (author)

  4. Equilibrium studies on butane-1,4-diamine extraction with 4-nonylphenol

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    Krzyzaniak, Agnieszka; Tansaz, Ashkan; Schuur, Boelo; de Haan, André B.

    2014-01-01

    BACKGROUND: The extraction of butane-1,4-diamine (BDA) from aqueous solutions with undiluted 4-nonylphenol (4NP) has been studied at three temperatures (298 K, 310 K and 323 K) in a batch system. A reactive extraction model based on mass action law was applied to describe the experimental data.

  5. Implementing Samba 4

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    Leal, Marcelo

    2014-01-01

    This book is an implementation tutorial covering step-by-step procedures, examples, and sample code, and has a practical approach to set up a Samba 4 Server as an Active Directory Domain Controller and also set up different Samba 4 server roles.This book is ideal for system administrators who are new to the Samba 4 software, and who are looking to get a good grounding in how to use Samba 4 to implement Active Directory Services. It's assumed that you will have some experience with general system administration, Active Directory, and GNU/Linux systems. Readers are expected to have some test mac

  6. Microfibril Associated Protein 4 (MFAP4) as a biomarker of emphysema

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    Johansson, Sofie Lock; Roberts, Nassim Bazeghi; Schlosser, Anders

    Background To enhance accuracy in evaluating prognosis and target therapy, there is a need for biomarkers in COPD. Yet, there are no reliable biomarkers that can differentiate between phenotypes of COPD. MFAP4 is a glycoprotein, co-localized with elastin and microfibrils in elastic fibres. We...... hypothesized that circulating MFAP4 reflects elastin degradation and thereby emphysema in COPD patients. Methods Plasma levels of MFAP4 (pMFAP4) were determined by ELISA in 74 Danish COPD patients from the multicentre ECLIPSE (Evaluation of COPD Longitudinally to Identify Predictive Surrogate End-points) study...

  7. Hemi(4,4′-bipyridinium hexafluoridophosphate bis(4-aminobenzoic acid 4,4′-bipyridine monohydrate

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    Yi-Fan Luo

    2009-02-01

    Full Text Available In the title compound, 0.5C10H10N22+·PF6−·C10H8N2·2C7H7NO2·H2O, the cation is located on a center of symmetry. The crystal structure is determined by a complex three-dimensional network of intermolecular O—H...O, O—H...N, N—H...N and N—H...F hydrogen bonds. π–π stacking interactions between neighboring pyridyl rings are also present; the centroid–centroid distance is 3.643 (5 Å. The hexafluoridophosphate anion is disordered over two positions with site-occupancy factors of ca 0.6 and 0.4.

  8. μ-4,4′-Bipyridine-κ2N:N′-bis[aqua(4,4′-bipyridine-κN(l-valinato-κ2N,Ocopper(II] dinitrate dihydrate

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    Mao-Chun Hong

    2008-02-01

    Full Text Available In the title dinuclear complex, [Cu2(C5H10NO22(C10H8N23(H2O2](NO32·2H2O, each of the two l-valinate anions chelates a CuII center through the amino N and carboxylate O atom, forming a five-membered ring. A 4,4′-bipyridine molecule bridges two water-coordinated Cu atoms, each of which is connected to another 4,4′-bipyridine, giving rise to a square-pyramidal coordination geometry for the CuII centers. The dinuclear dications, nitrate anions and uncoordinated water molecules are linked into a two-dimensional structure.

  9. Rigid-rod polyamides and polyimides derived from 4,3 ''-diamino-2 ',6 '-diphenyl- or di(4-biphenylyl)-p-terphenyl and 4-amino-4 ''-carboxy-2 ',6 '-diphenyl-p-terphenyl

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    Spiliopoulos, IK; Mikroyannidis, JA; Tsivgoulis, GM

    1998-01-01

    4,3 "-Diamino-2',6'-diphenyl- or di(4-biphenylyl)p-terphenyl (3a or 3b) and 4-amino-4 "-carboxy-2',6'-diphenyl-p-terphenyl (6) were synthesized through pyrylium salts and used for the preparation of rigid-rod polyamides and polyimides. The polymers were characterized by inherent viscosity, elemental

  10. Thermodynamic study of the molten salt binary system KHSO4-NaHSO4

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    Eriksen, Kim Michael; Fehrmann, Rasmus; Hatem, G

    2002-01-01

    The partial molar enthalpies of mixing of NaHSO4 and KHSO4 have been measured at 528 K by dropping samples of pure compounds into molten mixtures of NaHSO4 and KHSO4 in Calvet calorimeter. From these values the molar enthalpy of mixing has been deduced.The same method has been used for the determ......The partial molar enthalpies of mixing of NaHSO4 and KHSO4 have been measured at 528 K by dropping samples of pure compounds into molten mixtures of NaHSO4 and KHSO4 in Calvet calorimeter. From these values the molar enthalpy of mixing has been deduced.The same method has been used...

  11. NMR of proteins (4Fe-4S): structural properties and intramolecular electron transfer; RMN de proteines (4Fe-4S): proprietes structurales et transfert electronique intramoleculaire

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    Huber, J G

    1996-10-17

    NMR started to be applied to Fe-S proteins in the seventies. Its use has recently been enlarged as the problems arising from the paramagnetic polymetallic clusters ware overcome. Applications to [4Fe-4S] are presented herein. The information derived thereof deepens the understanding of the redox properties of these proteins which play a central role in the metabolism of bacterial cells. The secondary structure elements and the overall folding of Chromatium vinosum ferredoxin (Cv Fd) in solution have been established by NMR. The unique features of this sequence have been shown to fold as an {alpha} helix at the C-terminus and as a loop between two cysteines ligand of one cluster: these two parts localize in close proximity from one another. The interaction between nuclear and electronic spins is a source of additional structural information for (4Fe-AS] proteins. The conformation of the cysteine-ligands, as revealed by the Fe-(S{sub {gamma}}-C{sub {beta}}-H{sub {beta}})Cys dihedral angles, is related to the chemical shifts of the signals associated with the protons of these residues. The longitudinal relaxation times of the protons depend on their distance to the cluster. A quantitative relationship has been established and used to show that the solution structure of the high-potential ferredoxin from Cv differs significantly from the crystal structure around Phe-48. Both parameters (chemical shifts and longitudinal relaxation times) give also insight into the electronic and magnetic properties of the [4Fe-4S] clusters. The rate of intramolecular electron transfer between the two [4FE-4S] clusters of ferredoxins has been measured by NMR. It is far slower in the case of Cv Fd than for shorter ferredoxins. The difference may be associated with changes in the magnetic and/or electronic properties of one cluster. The strong paramagnetism of the [4Fe-4S] clusters, which originally limited the applicability of NMR to proteins containing these cofactors, has been proven

  12. Comparative Study of Tributyltin Adsorption onto Mesoporous Silica Functionalized with Calix[4]arene, p-tert-Butylcalix[4]arene and p-Sulfonatocalix[4]arene

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    Sana Alahmadi

    2014-04-01

    Full Text Available The adsorption of tributyltin (TBT, onto three mesoporous silica adsorbents functionalized with calix[4]arene, p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene and p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene (MCM-TDI-C4, MCM-TDI-PC4 and MCM-TDI-C4S, respectively has been compared. Batch adsorption experiments were carried out and the effect of contact time, initial TBT concentration, pH and temperature were studied. The Koble–Corrigan isotherm was the most suitable for data fitting. Based on a Langmuir isotherm model, the maximum adsorption capacities were 12.1212, 16.4204 and 7.5757 mg/g for MCM-TDI-C4, MCM-TDI-PC4 and MCM-TDI-C4S, respectively. The larger uptake and stronger affinity of MCM-TDI-PC4 than MCM-TDI-C4 and MCM-TDI-C4S probably results from van der Waals interactions and the pore size distribution of MCM-TDI-PC4. Gibbs free energies for the three adsorption processes of TBT presented a negative value, reflecting that TBT/surface interactions are thermodynamic favorable and spontaneous. The interaction processes were accompanied by an increase of entropy value for MCM-TDI-C4 and MCM-TDI-C4S (43.7192 and 120.7609 J/mol K, respectively and a decrease for MCM-TDI-PC4 (−37.4704 J/mol K. It is obviously observed that MCM-TDI-PC4 spontaneously adsorbs TBT driven mainly by enthalpy change, while MCM-TDI-C4 and MCM-TDI-C4S do so driven mainly by entropy changes.

  13. The receptor locus for escherichia coli F4ab/F4ac in the pig maps distal to the MUC4-LMLN region

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    Rampoldi, Antonio; Jacobsen, Mette Juul; Bertschinger, Hans U.

    2011-01-01

    antigenic variants, F4ab, F4ac, and F4ad, of which F4ac is the most common. Resistance to ETEC F4ab/F4ac adhesion in pigs has been shown to be inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. In previous studies the ETEC F4ab/F4ac receptor locus (F4bcR) was mapped to the q41 region on pig chromosome 13....... A polymorphism within an intron of the mucin 4 (MUC4) gene, which is one of the possible candidate genes located in this region, was shown earlier to cosegregate with the F4bcR alleles. Recently, we discovered a Large White boar from a Swiss experimental herd with a recombination between F4bcR and MUC4. A three...... a newly detected SNP in the leishmanolysin-like gene (LMLN g.15920) and SNP ALGA0072075. In this study the six SNPs ALGA0072075, ALGA0106330, MUC13-226, MUC13-813, DIA0000584, and MARC0006918 were in complete linkage disequilibrium with F4bcR. Based on this finding and earlier investigations, we suggest...

  14. Enzymic Dehalogenation of 4-Chlorobenzoyl Coenzyme A in Acinetobacter sp. Strain 4-CB1

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    Copley, Shelley D.; Crooks, Gwen P.

    1992-01-01

    4-Chlorobenzoate degradation in cell extracts of Acinetobacter sp. strain 4-CB1 occurs by initial synthesis of 4-chlorobenzoyl coenzyme A (4-chlorobenzoyl CoA) from 4-chlorobenzoate, CoA, and ATP. 4-Chlorobenzoyl CoA is dehalogenated to 4-hydroxybenzoyl CoA. Following the dehalogenation reaction, 4-hydroxybenzoyl CoA is hydrolyzed to 4-hydroxybenzoate and CoA. Possible roles for the CoA moiety in the dehalogenation reaction are discussed.

  15. Enzymic Dehalogenation of 4-Chlorobenzoyl Coenzyme A in Acinetobacter sp. Strain 4-CB1

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    Copley, Shelley D.; Crooks, Gwen P.

    1992-01-01

    4-Chlorobenzoate degradation in cell extracts of Acinetobacter sp. strain 4-CB1 occurs by initial synthesis of 4-chlorobenzoyl coenzyme A (4-chlorobenzoyl CoA) from 4-chlorobenzoate, CoA, and ATP. 4-Chlorobenzoyl CoA is dehalogenated to 4-hydroxybenzoyl CoA. Following the dehalogenation reaction, 4-hydroxybenzoyl CoA is hydrolyzed to 4-hydroxybenzoate and CoA. Possible roles for the CoA moiety in the dehalogenation reaction are discussed. PMID:16348702

  16. Sorption of 4-ethylphenol and 4-ethylguaiacol by suberin from cork.

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    Gallardo-Chacón, Joan-Josep; Karbowiak, Thomas

    2015-08-15

    Cork shows an active role in the sorption of volatile phenols from wine. The sorption properties of 4-ethylphenol and 4-ethylguaiacol phenols in hydro-alcoholic medium placed in contact with suberin extracted from cork were especially investigated. To that purpose, suberin was immersed in model wine solutions containing several concentrations of each phenol and the amount of the compound remaining in the liquid phase was determined by SPME-GC-MS. Sorption isotherms of 4-ethylguaiacol and 4-ethylphenol by suberin followed the Henry's model. The solid/liquid partition coefficients (KSL) between the suberin and the model wine were also determined for several other volatile phenols. Suberin displayed rather high sorption capacity, which was positively correlated to the hydrophobicity of the volatile. Finally, the capacity of suberin to decrease the concentration of 4-ethylphenol and 4-ethylguaiacol was also tested in real wines affected by a Brettanomyces character. It also lead to a significant reduction of their concentration in wine. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  17. Simultaneous determination of polyamines, N-acetylated polyamines and the polyamine analogues BE-3-3-3 and BE-4-4-4-4 by capillary gas chromatography with nitrogen-phosphorus detection

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    Dorhout, B; Kingma, AW; deHoog, E; Muskiet, FAJ

    1997-01-01

    We describe a method for the profiling of polyamines, N-acetylated polyamines and the polyamine analogues N-1,N-11 bis(ethyl)norspermine (BE-3-3-3) and 1,19-bis(ethylamino)-5,10,15-triazanonadecane (BE-4-4-4-4) in L1210 murine leukaemia cells by capillary gas chromatography with nitrogen-phosphorus

  18. DPP4 in Diabetes

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    Diana eRöhrborn

    2015-07-01

    Full Text Available Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4 is a glycoprotein of 110 kDa, which is ubiquitously expressed on the surface of a variety of cells. This exopeptidase selectively cleaves N-terminal dipeptides from a variety of substrates, including cytokines, growth factors neuropeptides, and the incretin hormones. Expression of DPP4 is substantially dysregulated in a variety of disease states including inflammation, cancer, obesity and diabetes. Since the incretin hormones GLP-1 and GIP are major regulators of post-prandial insulin secretion, inhibition of DPP4 by the gliptin family of drugs has gained considerable interest for the therapy of type 2 diabetic patients. In this review, we summarise the current knowledge on the DPP4 - incretin axis, and evaluate most recent findings on DPP4 inhibitors.Furthermore, DPP4 as a type II transmembrane protein is also known to be cleaved from the cell membrane involving different metalloproteases in a cell-type specific manner. Circulating, soluble DPP4 has been identified as a new adipokine which exerts both para- and endocrine effects. Recently, a novel receptor for soluble DPP4 has been identified and data are accumulating that the adipokine-related effects of DPP4 may play an important role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. Importantly, circulating DPP4 is augmented in obese and type 2 diabetic subjects and it may represent a molecular link between obesity and vascular dysfunction. A critical evaluation of the impact of circulating DPP4 is presented and the potential role of DPP4 inhibition at this level is also discussed.

  19. Electrochemical modification of chromium surfaces using 4-nitro- and4-fluorobenzenediazonium salts

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    Hinge, Mogens; Cecatto, Marcel; Kingshott, Peter

    2009-01-01

    Chromium surfaces can be electrografted with organic surface films using 4-nitro- or 4-fluorobenzenediazonium salts, despite the fact that the surfaces are covered with a protective chromium oxide layer......Chromium surfaces can be electrografted with organic surface films using 4-nitro- or 4-fluorobenzenediazonium salts, despite the fact that the surfaces are covered with a protective chromium oxide layer...

  20. Thermal cycling tests on Li4SiO4 and beryllium pebbles

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    Dalle Donne, M.; Norajitra, P.; Weisenburger, A.

    1995-01-01

    The European B.O.T. Demo-relevant solid breeder blanket is based on the use of beds of beryllium and Li 4 SiO 4 pebbles. Particularly dangerous for the pebble integrity are the rapid temperature changes which could occur, for instance, by a sudden blanket power shut-down. A series of thermal cycle tests have been performed for various beds of beryllium and Li 4 SiO 4 pebbles. No breaking was observed in the beryllium pebbles, however the Li 4 SiO 4 pebbles broke by temperature rates of change of about -50 C/sec independently on pebbles size and lithium enrichment. This value is considerably higher than the peak temperature rates of change expected in the blanket. (orig.)

  1. Microwave-mediated reductive amination-cyclization of 4-aryl-4 ...

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    by methyl-4-oxo-4-phenylbutanoate 1 (199 mg,. 1⋅04 mmol). The contents of the flask were exposed to microwave irradiation at 370 W for 2 min. After completion of the reaction (TLC) the reaction mix- ture was cooled to room temperature, diluted with. 30 mL DCM and poured over ice-cooled water. The organic layer was ...

  2. 76 FR 441 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and...

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    2011-01-05

    ... Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R...-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes, certificated in any category...

  3. 76 FR 28914 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and...

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    2011-05-19

    ... B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively... B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes; A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes...

  4. (3-Aminopropyl)-4-methylpiperazine End-capped Poly(1,4-butanediol diacrylate-co-4-amino-1-butanol)-based Multilayer Films for Gene Delivery

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    Li, Cuicui; Tzeng, Stephany Y; Tellier, Liane E.; Green, Jordan J

    2013-01-01

    Biodegradable polyelectrolyte surfaces for gene delivery were created through electrospinning of biodegradable polycations combined with iterative solution-based multilayer coating. Poly(β-amino ester) (PBAE) poly(1,4-butanediol diacrylate-co-4-amino-1-butanol) end-capped with 1-(3-aminopropyl)-4-methylpiperazine was utilized due to its ability to electrostatically interact with anionic molecules like DNA, its biodegradability, and its low cytotoxicity. A new DNA release system was developed for sustained release of DNA over 24 hours, accompanied by high exogenous gene expression in primary human glioblastoma (GB) cells. Electrospinning a different PBAE, poly(1,4-butanediol diacrylate-co-4,4′-trimethylenedipiperidine), and its combination with polyelectrolyte 1-(3-aminopropyl)-4-methylpiperazine end-capped poly(1,4-butanediol diacrylate-co-4-amino-1-butanol)-based multilayers are promising for DNA release and intracellular delivery from a surface. PMID:23755861

  5. (3-aminopropyl)-4-methylpiperazine end-capped poly(1,4-butanediol diacrylate-co-4-amino-1-butanol)-based multilayer films for gene delivery.

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    Li, Cuicui; Tzeng, Stephany Y; Tellier, Liane E; Green, Jordan J

    2013-07-10

    Biodegradable polyelectrolyte surfaces for gene delivery were created through electrospinning of biodegradable polycations combined with iterative solution-based multilayer coating. Poly(β-amino ester) (PBAE) poly(1,4-butanediol diacrylate-co-4-amino-1-butanol) end-capped with 1-(3-aminopropyl)-4-methylpiperazine was utilized because of its ability to electrostatically interact with anionic molecules like DNA, its biodegradability, and its low cytotoxicity. A new DNA release system was developed for sustained release of DNA over 24 h, accompanied by high exogenous gene expression in primary human glioblastoma (GB) cells. Electrospinning a different PBAE, poly(1,4-butanediol diacrylate-co-4,4'-trimethylenedipiperidine), and its combination with polyelectrolyte 1-(3-aminopropyl)-4-methylpiperazine end-capped poly(1,4-butanediol diacrylate-co-4-amino-1-butanol)-based multilayers are promising for DNA release and intracellular delivery from a surface.

  6. A SUBCHRONIC INHALATION STUDY OF FISCHER 344 RATS EXPOSED TO 0, 0.4, 1.4 OR 4.0 PPM ACROLEIN

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    KUTZMAN, R.S.

    1981-01-01

    Fischer 344 rats were exposed to 0.0, 0.4, 1.4, or 4.0 ppm acrolein for 62 days. The major objective of the study was to relate the results of a series of pulmonary function tests to biochemical and pathological alterations observed in the lung. Cytological and reproductive potential endpoints were also assessed after acrolein exposure. Rats were exposed to acrolein for 6 hours/day, 5 days/week for 62 days. Mortality was observed only in the 4.0 ppm chamber where 32 of 57 exposed males died; however, none of the 8 exposed females died. Most of the mortality occurred within the first 10 exposure days. Histologic examination indicated that the animals died of acute bronchopneumonia. The surviving males and females exposed to 4.0 ppm acrolein gained weight at a significantly slower rate than control animals. The growth of both sexes in the 0.4 and 1.4 ppm groups was similar to that of their respective controls. Histopathologic examination of animals after 62 days of exposure revealed bronchiolar epithelial necrosis and sloughing, bronchiolar edema with macrophages, and focal pulmonary edema in the 4.0 ppm group. These lesions were, in some cases, associated with edema of the trachea and peribronchial lymph nodes, and acute rhinitis which indicated an upper respiratory tract effect of acrolein. Of particular interest was the variability of response between rats in the 4.0 ppm group, some not affected at all while others were moderately affected. Intragroup variability in toxicity was also apparent in the 1.4 ppm exposure group where only 3 of 31 animals examined had lesions directly related to acrolein exposure. Extra respiratory organs appeared unaffected

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  10. Fast Homoepitaxial Growth of 4H-SiC Films on 4° off-Axis Substrates in a SiH4-C2H4-H2 System

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    Liu Bin; Sun Guo-Sheng; Liu Xing-Fang; Zhang Feng; Dong Lin; Zheng Liu; Yan Guo-Guo; Liu Sheng-Bei; Zhao Wan-Shun; Wang Lei; Zeng Yi-Ping; Wang Zhan-Guo; Li Xi-Guang; Yang Fei

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    Homoepitaxial growth of 4H-SiC epilayers is conducted in a SiH 4 -C 2 H 4 -H 2 system by low pressure hot-wall vertical chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Thick epilayers of 45 μm are achieved at a high growth rate up to 26 μm/h under an optimized growth condition, and are characterized by using a Normaski optical microscope, a scanning electronic microscope (SEM), an atomic force microscope (AFM) and an x-ray diffractometer (XRD), indicating good crystalline quality with mirror-like smooth surfaces and an rms roughness of 0.9 nm in a 5 μm × 5μm area. The dependence of the 4H-SiC growth rate on growth conditions on 4° off-axis 4H-SiC substrates and its mechanism are investigated. It is found that the H 2 flow rate could influence the surface roughness, while good surface morphologies without Si droplets and epitaxial defects such as triangular defects could be obtained by increasing temperature

  11. Pressure effect on structural, elastic, and thermodynamic properties of tetragonal B4C4

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    Baobing Zheng

    2015-03-01

    Full Text Available The compressibility, elastic anisotropy, and thermodynamic properties of the recently proposed tetragonal B4C4 (t-B4C4 are investigated under high temperature and high pressure by using of first-principles calculations method. The elastic constants, bulk modulus, shear modulus, Young’s modulus, Vickers hardness, Pugh’s modulus ratio, and Poisson’s ratio for t-B4C4 under various pressures are systematically explored, the obtained results indicate that t-B4C4 is a stiffer material. The elastic anisotropies of t-B4C4 are discussed in detail under pressure from 0 GPa to 100 GPa. The thermodynamic properties of t-B4C4, such as Debye temperature, heat capacity, and thermal expansion coefficient are investigated by the quasi-harmonic Debye model.

  12. LiCa{sub 4}Si{sub 4}N{sub 8}F and LiSr{sub 4}Si{sub 4}N{sub 8}F. Nitridosilicate fluorides with a BCT-zeolite-type network structure

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    Horky, Katrin; Schnick, Wolfgang [Department of Chemistry, Inorganic Solid-State, Chemistry, University of Munich (LMU), Butenandtstrasse 5-13, 81377, Munich (Germany)

    2017-02-17

    LiCa{sub 4}Si{sub 4}N{sub 8}F and LiSr{sub 4}Si{sub 4}N{sub 8}F were synthesized from Si{sub 3}N{sub 4}, LiNH{sub 2}, CaH{sub 2}/SrH{sub 2}, and LiF through a metathesis reaction in a radiofrequency furnace. The crystal structures of both compounds were solved and refined on the basis of single-crystal X-ray diffraction data [LiCa{sub 4}Si{sub 4}N{sub 8}F: P2{sub 1}/c (no. 14), a = 10.5108(3), b = 9.0217(3), c = 10.3574(3) Aa, β = 117.0152(10) , R{sub 1} = 0.0422, wR{sub 2} = 0.0724, Z = 4; LiSr{sub 4}Si{sub 4}N{sub 8}F: P4nc (no. 104), a = 9.3118(4), b = 9.3118(4), c = 5.5216(2) Aa, R{sub 1} = 0.0160, wR{sub 2} = 0.0388, Z = 2]. The silicate substructure of both compounds is built up of vertex-sharing SiN{sub 4} tetrahedra, thereby forming a structure analogous to the BCT zeolite with Ca{sup 2+}/Sr{sup 2+}, Li{sup +}, and F{sup -} ions filling the voids. The crystal structure of LiSr{sub 4}Si{sub 4}N{sub 8}F is homeotypic with that of Li{sub 2}Sr{sub 4}Si{sub 4}N{sub 8}O as it exhibits the same zeolite-type [SiN{sub 2}]{sup 2-} framework, but incorporates LiF instead of Li{sub 2}O. In contrast to the respective Sr compound, LiCa{sub 4}Si{sub 4}N{sub 8}F shows a distortion of the BCT-zeolite-type network as well as an additional site for F. Both F sites in LiCa{sub 4}Si{sub 4}N{sub 8}F exhibit different coordination spheres to LiSr{sub 4}Si{sub 4}N{sub 8}F. The title compounds are the first reported lithium alkaline-earth nitridosilicates containing fluorine. The crystal structures were confirmed by lattice-energy calculations (MAPLE), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) measurements, and powder X-ray diffraction. IR spectra confirmed the absence of N-H bonds. (copyright 2017 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH and Co. KGaA, Weinheim)

  13. Topotactic insertion of lithium in the layered structure Li4VO(PO4)2: The tunnel structure Li5VO(PO4)2

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    Satya Kishore, M.; Pralong, V.; Caignaert, V.; Malo, S.; Hebert, S.; Varadaraju, U.V.; Raveau, B.

    2008-01-01

    A new V(III) lithium phosphate Li 5 VO(PO 4 ) 2 has been synthesized by electrochemical insertion of lithium into Li 4 VO(PO 4 ) 2 . This phase, which crystallizes in the space group I4/mcm, exhibits a tunnel structure closely related to the layered structure of Li 4 VO(PO 4 ) 2 and to the tunnel structure of VO(H 2 PO 4 ) 2 . The topotactic reactions that take place during lithium exchange and intercalation, starting from VO(H 2 PO 4 ) 2 and going to the final phase Li 5 VO(PO 4 ) 2 are explained on the basis of the flexible coordinations of V 4+ and V 3+ species. The electrochemical and magnetic properties of this new phase are also presented and explained on the basis of the structure dimensionality. - Graphical abstract: Electrochemical synthesis of a new 3D V(III) lithium phosphate, Li 5 VO(PO 4 ) 2 . Starting from the 2D Li 4 VO(PO 4 ) 2 , the topotactic reaction that take place during lithium intercalation is explained on the basis of the flexible coordinations of V 4+ and V 3+ species

  14. Singlet ground state in the spin-1/2 weakly coupled dimer compound NH4[ (V2O3)2(4,4'-b p y ) 2(H2PO4)(PO4)2] .0.5 H2O

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    Arjun, U.; Kumar, Vinod; Anjana, P. K.; Thirumurugan, A.; Sichelschmidt, J.; Mahajan, A. V.; Nath, R.

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    We present the synthesis and a detailed investigation of structural and magnetic properties of polycrystalline NH4[(V2O3)2(4,4'-b p y ) 2(H2PO4) (PO4)2] .0.5 H2O by means of x-ray diffraction, magnetic susceptibility, electron spin resonance, and 31P nuclear magnetic resonance measurements. Temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility could be described well using a weakly coupled spin-1/2 dimer model with an excitation gap Δ /kB≃26.1 K between the singlet ground state and triplet excited states and a weak interdimer exchange coupling J'/kB≃4.6 K. A gapped chain model also describes the data well with a gap of about 20 K. The electron spin resonance intensity as a function of temperature traces the bulk susceptibility nicely. The isotropic Landé g factor is estimated to be about g ≃1.97 , at room temperature. We are able to resolve the 31P NMR signal as coming from two inequivalent P sites in the crystal structure. The hyperfine coupling constant between 31P nucleus and V4 + spins is calculated to be Ahf(1 ) ≃2963 Oe/μB and Ahf(2 ) ≃1466 Oe/μB for the P(1) and P(2) sites, respectively. Our NMR shift and spin-lattice relaxation rate for both the 31P sites show an activated behavior at low temperatures, further confirming the singlet ground state. The estimated value of the spin gap from the NMR data measured in an applied field of H =9.394 T is consistent with the gap obtained from the magnetic susceptibility analysis using the dimer model. Because of a relatively small spin gap, NH4[(V2O3)2(4,4'-b p y ) 2(H2PO4) (PO4)2] .0.5 H2O is a promising compound for further experimental studies under high magnetic fields.

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  16. The Cs2SO4-Ce2(SO4)3-H2SO4-H2O system at 150 and 200 deg C

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    Bondar', S.A.; Belokoskov, V.I.; Trofimov, G.V.

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    Solubility in the system Cs 2 SO 4 -Ce 2 (SO 4 ) 3 -H 2 SO 4 -H 2 O using the isothermal method at 150 and 200 deg C at molar ratios Cs 2 SO 4 :Ce 2 (SO 4 ) 3 =1:5 and conditions of sulfate crystallization Cs 2 SO 4 xCe 2 (SO 4 ) 3 , Ce 2 (SO 4 ) 3 x0.5H 2 SO 4 xnH 2 O (n=2-3) and Ce 2 (SO 4 ) 3 x3H 2 SO 4 are determined. Double sulfate Cs 2 SO 4 xCe 2 (SO 4 ) 3 is studied using the methods of crystallooptical, thermal, X-ray phase analyses and IR spectroscopy

  17. Structural studies of the rhombohedral and orthorhombic monouranates: CaUO{sub 4}, α-SrUO{sub 4}, β-SrUO{sub 4} and BaUO{sub 4}

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    Murphy, Gabriel [School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006 (Australia); Kennedy, Brendan J., E-mail: kennedyb@chem.usyd.edu.au [School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006 (Australia); Johannessen, Bernt; Kimpton, Justin A. [Australian Synchrotron, 800 Blackburn Road, Clayton, Victoria 3168 (Australia); Avdeev, Maxim; Griffith, Christopher S.; Thorogood, Gordon J.; Zhang, Zhaoming [Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Lucas Heights, NSW 2234 (Australia)

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    The structures of some AUO{sub 4} (A=Ca, Sr, or Ba) oxides have been determined using a combination of neutron and synchrotron X-ray diffraction, supported by X-ray absorption spectroscopic measurements at the U L{sub 3}-edge. The smaller Ca cation favours a rhombohedral AUO{sub 4} structure with 8-coordinate UO{sub 8} moieties whilst an orthorhombic structure based on UO{sub 6} groups is found for BaUO{sub 4}. Both the rhombohedral and orthorhombic structures can be stabilised for SrUO{sub 4}. The structural studies suggest that the bonding requirements of the A site cation play a significant role in determining which structure is favoured. In the rhombohedral structure, Bond Valence Sums demonstrate the A site is invariably overbonded, which, in the case of rhombohedral α-SrUO{sub 4}, is compensated for by the formation of vacancies in the oxygen sub-lattice. The uranium cation, with its flexible oxidation state, is able to accommodate this by inducing vacancies along its equatorial coordination site as demonstrated by neutron powder diffraction. - Graphical abstract: Diffraction studies of AUO{sub 4} (A = Ca, Sr, or Ba) oxides reveal the importance of the bonding requirements of the A site cation in determining whether the structure is rhombohedral or orthorhombic. - Highlights: • Structures of AUO{sub 4} ( A = Ca Sr, Ba) refined against X-ray and Neutron diffraction. • The alkali cations size has a dramatic effect on the crystal structure. • Smaller cations favouring a rhombohedral structure. • Oxygen vacancies to stabilise the rhombohedral structure in SrUO{sub 4}.

  18. Cs2SO4-Pr2(SO4)3-H2O and NiSO4-Pr2(SO4)3-H2O systems at 75 deg C

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    Onishchenko, M.K.; Skorikov, V.M.; Shevchuk, V.G.; AN SSSR, Moscow. Inst. Obshchej i Neorganicheskoj Khimii)

    1979-01-01

    To investigate physico-chemical properties of equilibrium saturated solutions and to elucidate the chemical changes under way, the aqueous systems of cesium, nickel and praseodymium (3) sulfates are studied. The method of isothermal saturation of salts at 75 deg C is used. It has been found that in the system Cs 2 SO 4 -Pr 2 (SO 4 ) 3 -H 2 O in a wide concentration range the soluble binary salt Cs 2 SO 4 xPr 2 (SO 4 ) 3 csytallizes in a congruent way. For the system NiSO 4 -Pr 2 (SO 4 ) 3 -H 2 O a solubility curve of the eutonic type is obtained, there being no chemical interaction between the components. The solubility isotherms for the system are given

  19. G4-STORK: A Geant4-based Monte Carlo reactor kinetics simulation code

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    Russell, Liam; Buijs, Adriaan; Jonkmans, Guy

    2014-01-01

    Highlights: • G4-STORK is a new, time-dependent, Monte Carlo code for reactor physics applications. • G4-STORK was built by adapting and expanding on the Geant4 Monte Carlo toolkit. • G4-STORK was designed to simulate short-term fluctuations in reactor cores. • G4-STORK is well suited for simulating sub- and supercritical assemblies. • G4-STORK was verified through comparisons with DRAGON and MCNP. - Abstract: In this paper we introduce G4-STORK (Geant4 STOchastic Reactor Kinetics), a new, time-dependent, Monte Carlo particle tracking code for reactor physics applications. G4-STORK was built by adapting and expanding on the Geant4 Monte Carlo toolkit. The toolkit provides the fundamental physics models and particle tracking algorithms that track each particle in space and time. It is a framework for further development (e.g. for projects such as G4-STORK). G4-STORK derives reactor physics parameters (e.g. k eff ) from the continuous evolution of a population of neutrons in space and time in the given simulation geometry. In this paper we detail the major additions to the Geant4 toolkit that were necessary to create G4-STORK. These include a renormalization process that maintains a manageable number of neutrons in the simulation even in very sub- or supercritical systems, scoring processes (e.g. recording fission locations, total neutrons produced and lost, etc.) that allow G4-STORK to calculate the reactor physics parameters, and dynamic simulation geometries that can change over the course of simulation to illicit reactor kinetics responses (e.g. fuel temperature reactivity feedback). The additions are verified through simple simulations and code-to-code comparisons with established reactor physics codes such as DRAGON and MCNP. Additionally, G4-STORK was developed to run a single simulation in parallel over many processors using MPI (Message Passing Interface) pipes

  20. Two novel Pb(II) coordination polymers (CPs) based on 4-(4-oxopyridin-1(4H)-yl) and 3-(4-oxopyridin-1(4H)-yl) phthalic acid: Band gaps, structures, and their photoelectrocatalytic properties in CO2-saturated system

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    Yan, Zhi Shuo; Long, Ji Ying; Gong, Yun; Lin, Jian Hua

    2018-05-01

    Based on 4-(4-oxopyridin-1(4H)-yl) phthalic acid (H2L1) and 3-(4-oxopyridin-1(4H)-yl) phthalic acid (H2L2), two novel Pb(II) coordination polymers (CPs) formulated as [Pb4Cl4·(L1)2·H2O]n (CP 1), [Pb3Cl4·L2·H2O]n (CP 2) were solvothermally synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The two novel Pb(II) CPs (CPs 1 and 2) possessed different structures. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed the two CPs had different band structures yet the characteristic of semiconductors in common. Their valence band (VB) and conduction band (CB) positions were determined by Mott-Schottky and UV-visible diffuse reflectance analyses. The photoelectrocatalytic performance of the two CPs towards CO2 reduction were tested by photocurrent responses at various applied potentials. And the E =-1.4 V vs SCE (-0.74 V vs NHE) was selected as the required potential according to the regulation of photocurrent responses at various tested potentials in CO2-saturated system. The photoelectrocatalytic performance of CP 2 was superior to that of CP 1 owing to the well-matched CB position of CP 2 and CO2 reduction potentials at the required potential of -1.4 V vs SCE (-0.74 V vs NHE). In addition, the photoelectrolytic experiment were performed 1 h in the CO2-saturated 0.2 M Na2SO4 solution at the required potential of -1.4 V vs SCE (-0.74 V vs NHE) with and without illumination, and we initially demonstrated the influence of visible light in the CO2-saturated photoelectrocatalytic measurement system and the reason of stability in 1 h chronoamperometry.