@misc{Peter1980,
author = {Peter, Martin G.},
title = {Products of in vitro oxidation of N-acetyldopamine as possible components in the sclerotization of insect cuticle},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-16759},
year = {1980},
abstract = {[1-14C]-N-Acetyldopamine (NADA) was oxidized in the presence of methyl [3-3H]-β-alanate with mushroom tyrosinase. The complex mixture of reaction products was partly resolved by chromatographic procedures and analyzed by spectroscopic methods. Methyl-β-alanate is incorporated to only a small extent into oxidation products of NADA which inter alia are presumed to be oligomeric hydroxyquinones. After oxidation of [1-14C, 2-3H]-NADA with preparations from tanning Manduca sexta pupal cuticle, N-acetylnoradrenalin was identified as one of the products. Binding of radioactivity to melanin-like material was also observed. These results suggest that oxidation products different from those formulated usually for the crosslinkages between protein amino groups and N-acetyldopaquinone are deposited in darkly brown coloured insect cuticles during sclerotization.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{FerenzPeterBerg1983,
author = {Ferenz, Hans-J{\"u}rgen and Peter, Martin G. and Berg, Dieter},
title = {Inhibition of farnesoic acid methyltransferase by sinefungin},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17016},
year = {1983},
abstract = {Sinefungin inhibited the S-adenosylmethionine-dependent farnesoic acid methyltransferase in a cell-free system containing a homogenate of corpora allata from female locusts, Locusta migratoria. The enzyme catalyzed the penultimate step of juvenile hormone biosynthesis in the insects. Culturing corpora allata in the presence of sinefungin greatly suppressed juvenile hormone production. The following in vivo effects were visible after injection of the inhibitor: increase in mortality and reduction of total haemolymph protein liter and ovary fresh weight, as well as length of terminal oocytes. Attempts to reverse these effects by topical application of the juvenile hormone analog ZR-515 (methoprene) were only partly successful. Therefore, the in vivo effects may be due to a general inhibition of methyltransferase enzymes in the insect. Sinefungin appeared to be of potential interest as the first representative of a new class of insect growth regulators.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{KortPeterKoopmanschap1983,
author = {Kort, C. A. D. de and Peter, Martin G. and Koopmanschap, A. B.},
title = {Binding and degradation of juvenile hormone III by haemolymph proteins of the Colorado potato beetle: a re-examination},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-16777},
year = {1983},
abstract = {The haemolymph of the adult Colorado potato beetle, Lepinotarsa decemlineata Say, contains a high molecular weight (MW > 200,000) JH-III specific binding protein. The Kd value of the protein for racemic JH-III is 1.3 ± 0.2 × 10-7 M. It has a lower affinity for racemic JH-I and it does not bind JH-III-diol or JH-III-acid. The binding protein does discriminate between the enantiomers of synthetic, racemic JH-III as was determined by stereochemical anaysis of the bound and the free JH-III. Incubation of racemic JH-III with crude haemolymph results in preferential formation of (10S)-JH-III-acid, the unnatural configuration. The JH-esterase present in L. decemlineata haemolymph is not enantioselective. It is concluded that the most important function of the binding protein is that of a specific carrier, protecting the natural hormone against degradation by esterases. The carrier does not protect JH-I as efficiently as the lower homologue.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{LaschewskyRingsdorfSchmidt1985,
author = {Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Ringsdorf, H. and Schmidt, G.},
title = {Polymerization of hydrocarbon and fluorocarbon amphiphiles in Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17096},
year = {1985},
abstract = {Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers of polymerizable carboxylic acids with hydrocarbon or fluorocarbon chains were prepared. The multilayers were polymerized by UV light and the reactions were studied by UV/visible spectroscopy. The polyreactions strongly influence the multilayer structures which were investigated by X-ray small-angle scattering and scanning electron microscopy. The spreading behaviour of the monomers, the preparation of multilayers, their reactivities in multilayers and structural effects caused by the polyreactions are discussed with regard to the hydrophilic head groups, the polymerizable groups and the hydrophobic chains.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{ElbertLaschewskyRingsdorf1985,
author = {Elbert, R. and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Ringsdorf, H.},
title = {Hydrophilic spacer groups in polymerizable lipids: formation of biomembrane models from bulk polymerized lipids},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17361},
year = {1985},
abstract = {A variety of polymerizable lipids containing a hydrophilic spacer group between the reactive group and the main amphiphilic structure have been synthesized. They were investigated in monolayers, liposomes, and multilayers. When the spacer concept was used, efficient decoupling of the motions of the polymeric chain and the amphiphilic side groups is achieved. Thus, the often found loss of the important fluid phases by polymerization is avoided. Polymeric monolayers of the spacer lipid, prepared either by polymerization in the monolayer or by spreading of prepolymerized lipid, exhibit nearly identical surface pressure-area diagrams. Most distinctly, the successful decoupling of the motions of the polymer main chain and the membrane forming amphiphilic side groups is demonstrated by the self-organization of bulk polymerized spacer lipids to polymeric liposomes. In addition, spacer lipids are able to build polymeric Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers. The decoupling of the polymer main chain and the membrane-forming amphiphilic side groups enables the deposition of already polymeric monolayers onto supports to form defined multilayers. If, alternatively, monomeric monolayers are deposited and polymerized on the support, defects in the layers due to structural changes during the polymerization are avoided by the flexible spacer group.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{KochLaschewskyRingsdorfetal.1986,
author = {Koch, Horst and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Ringsdorf, Helmut and Teng, Kang},
title = {Photodimerization and photopolymerization of amphiphilic cinnamic acid derivatives in oriented monolayers, vesicles and solution},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17111},
year = {1986},
abstract = {Cinnamic acid moieties were incorporated into amphiphilic compounds containing one and two alkyl chains. These lipid-like compounds with photoreactive units undergo self-organization to form monolayers at the gas-water interface and bilayer structures (vesicles) in aqueous solutions. The photoreaction of the cinnamic acid moiety induced by 254 nm UV light was investigated in the crystalline state, in monolayers, in vesicles and in solution in organic solvents. The single-chain amphiphiles undergo dimerization to yield photoproducts with twice the molecular weight of the corresponding monomers in organized systems. The photoreaction of amphiphiles containing two cinnamic acid groups occurs via two mechanisms: The intramolecular dimerization produces bicycles, with retention of the molecular weight of the corresponding monomer. The intermolecular reaction leads to oligomeric and polymeric photoproducts. In contrast to the single-chain amphiphiles, photodimerization processes of lipoids containing two cinnamic acid moieties also occur in solution in organic solvents.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{AlbrechtCummingKreuderetal.1986,
author = {Albrecht, O. and Cumming, W. and Kreuder, W. and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Ringsdorf, Helmut},
title = {Monolayers of rod-shaped and disc-shaped liquid crystalline compounds at the air-water interface},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17124},
year = {1986},
abstract = {Calamitic (rod-shaped) and discotic (disc-shaped) thermotropic liquid crystalline (LC) compounds were spread at the air-water interface, and their ability to form monolayers was studied. The calamitic LCs investigated were found to form monolayers which behave analogously to conventional amphiphiles such as fatty acids. The spreading of the discotic LCs produced monolayers as well, but with a behaviour different from classical amphiphiles. The areas occupied per molecule are too small to allow the contact of all hydrophilic groups with the water surface and the packing of all hydrophobic chains. Various molecular arrangements of the discotics at the water surface to fit the spreading data are discussed.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{LaschewskyRingsdorfSchneider1986,
author = {Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Ringsdorf, H. and Schneider, J.},
title = {Oriented supramolecular systems-polymeric monolayers and multilayers from prepolymerized amphiphiles},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17131},
year = {1986},
abstract = {Oriented polymeric membranes were originally prepared by polymerization or polycondensation of preoriented monomers. The introduction of hydrophilic spacer groups into the polymeric amphiphiles allowed the formation of highly ordered systems (monolayers, liposomes, multilayers) from prepolymerized amphiphiles: due to the partial decoupling of the different mobilities and orientation tendencies of the polymer chain and the amphiphilic side groups, these polymers are able to self-organize. In monolayer experiments the high order of these membranes could be demonstrated by their surface pressure area-diagrams. In addition the combination of order and mobility of these spacer groups containing polymeric amphiphiles allowed the formation of Langmuir-Blodgett-multilyers with a high layer correlation. Thus, disturbancies in highly oriented layers can be avoided normally taking place during the polymerization reaction (e.g. contractions) or oriented monomeric layers.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{LaschewskyRingsdorfSchmidtetal.1987,
author = {Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Ringsdorf, H. and Schmidt, G. and Schneider, J.},
title = {Self-organization of polymeric lipids with hydrophilic spacers in side groups and main chain : investigation in monolayers and multilayers},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17147},
year = {1987},
abstract = {Several polymerizable lipids were synthesized and polymerized to amphiphilic homopolymers and to copolymers with the help of hydrophilic comonomers. The self-organization of these polymeric lipids was investigated in monolayers and Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers. The self-organization of these polymers in model membranes is due to hydrophilic spacer groups in the amphiphilic side groups as well as to hydrophilic spacer groups in the polymer backbone. Thus, highly ordered monolayers and LB-multilayers are easily obtained.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{FerenzPeter1987,
author = {Ferenz, Hans-J{\"o}rg and Peter, Martin G.},
title = {The inhibitory effect of sinefungin on juvenile hormone biosynthesis and development in locusts},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-16811},
year = {1987},
abstract = {The antibiotic fungal metabolite sinefungin is a potent inhibitor of S-adenosylmethionine-acceptor methyltransferases. Its effect on insect metabolism and especially on corpora allata farnesoic acid methyltransferase, which catalyzes the penultimate step of juvenile hormone biosynthesis, was investigated in Locusta migratoria. Injection of sinefungin results in a delay of imaginal molt and in suppression of ovary development. Isolated corpora allata are unable to synthesize juvenile hormone III in the presence of more than 1.0 mM sinefungin. In a cell-free system containing the S-adenosylmethionine-dependent farnesoic acid methyltransferase from corpora allata sinefungin is a competitive inhibitor of the synthesis of methylfarnesoate with Ki of 1 μM.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{LaschewskyRingsdorf1988,
author = {Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Ringsdorf, H.},
title = {Polymerization of amphiphilic dienes in Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17176},
year = {1988},
abstract = {Amphiphilic derivatives of octadiene and docosadiene were investigated in monolayers and Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers, with respect to their self-organization and their polymerization behavior. All amphiphiles investigated form monolayers. However, only acid and alcohol derivatives were able to build up multilayers. Those multilayers are rapidly photopolymerized in the layers via a two-step process: Irradiation with long-wavelength UV light yields soluble polymers, whereas additional irradiation with sfiort-wavelength UV light produces insoluble and presumably cross-linked polymers. The reaction meclianism is discussed according to the polymer characterization by UV spectroscopy, small-angle X-ray scattering, NMR spectroscopy, and gel permeation chromatography. All multilayers undergo structural changes during the polymerization; substantial changes result in defects in the polymerized layers as observed by scanning electron microscopy. In contrast to the acids and alcohols, the deposition of monolayers of the aldehyde derivatives did not yield well-ordered multilayers, but rather amorphous films. In this different film structure, the photopolymerization process differs from the one observed in multilayers.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{LupoPrassScheunemannetal.1988,
author = {Lupo, Donald and Prass, Werner and Scheunemann, Ude and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Ringsdorf, Helmut and Ledoux, Isabelle},
title = {Second-harmonic generation in Langmuir-Blodgett monolayers of stilbazium salt and phenylhydrazone dyes},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17401},
year = {1988},
abstract = {Contents: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. SYNTHESIS OF THE COMPOUNDS 3. PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MONOLAYERS A. Monolayer Isotherms B. Langmuir-Blodgett Monolayer Films 4. EXPERIMENTAL SETUP FOR NONLINEAR MEASUREMENTS 5. NONLINEAR OPTICAL PROPERTIES 6. DISCUSSION 7. CONCLUSION},
language = {en}
}
@misc{PeterFoerster1989,
author = {Peter, Martin G. and F{\"o}rster, Hans},
title = {On the structure of Eumelanins : identification of constitutional patterns by solid-state NMR spectroscopy},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17027},
year = {1989},
abstract = {Aus dem Inhalt: Melanins are complex polyphenolic polymers. They are usually formed in nature by enzyme-catalyzed oxidative polymerization of o-diphenols. The deep black eumelanins, derived from Dopa 1 or dopamine 3, are distinguished from the yellow to brown phaeomelanins obtained from Dopa in the presence of cysteine. Characteristic of eumelanins are the indole units, which are formed from catecholamines by intramolecular addition of the amino groups to the oxidatively generated o-quinones. [...]},
language = {en}
}
@misc{ErdelenLaschewskyRingsdorfetal.1989,
author = {Erdelen, C. and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Ringsdorf, H. and Schneider, J. and Schuster, A.},
title = {Thermal behaviour of polymeric Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17378},
year = {1989},
abstract = {Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers of hydrocarbon and fluorocarbon polymers with hydrophilic spacer, lipid-polyelectrolyte complexes and mesogenic polymers have been prepared. The thermal behaviour of the multilayers was studied by small angle X-ray scattering, IR and UV—visible spectroscopy. Good thermal stabilities were found for the various classes of polymers. In addition, for both complexed multilayers and mesogenic polymer films, reorientation processes were observed.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{Laschewsky1989,
author = {Laschewsky, Andr{\´e}},
title = {Monolayers and Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers of discotic liquid crystals?},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17396},
year = {1989},
abstract = {Contents: 1. Discotic Liquid Crystals 2. Monolayers and Langmuir-Blodgett Multilayers 3. Theoretical Considerations on the Molecular Packing of Discotic LCs in Monolayers and Multilayers 4. Spreading Experiments with Discotic LCs 5. LB-Multilayers of Discotic LCs 6. Polymeric Discotic LCs 7. Summary},
language = {en}
}
@misc{BiddleRickertLandoetal.1989,
author = {Biddle, M. B. and Rickert, S. E. and Lando, J. B. and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e}},
title = {The use of the Langmuir-Blodgett technique to obtain ultra-thin polar films},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17185},
year = {1989},
abstract = {The piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties of oriented films possessing dipole moments are increasingly being used in pressure, acoustic, thermal and optical devices. The performance of these devices in many applications may be enhanced by thin-film technology.The developing Langmuir-Blodgett thin-film deposition technique offers the opportunity to obtain highly oriented and uniform organic-based films in the 10-5000 nm thickness range. Special techniques must be used, however, to assemble these molecules in such a way as to result in polar multilayer films. Several possible deposition techniques are investigated, with one resulting in a polar and pyroelectric film about 50 nm thick.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{EmbsFunhoffLaschewskyetal.1991,
author = {Embs, Frank and Funhoff, Dirk and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Licht, Ulrike and Ohst, Holger and Prass, Werner and Ringsdorf, Helmut and Wegner, Gerhard and Wehrmann, Rolf},
title = {Preformed polymers for Langmuir-Blodgett films- molecular concepts},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17196},
year = {1991},
abstract = {The use of preformed polymers for the preparation of Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) multilayers is reviewed. Principles for polymer self-organization are outlined and the appropriate molecular designs are discussed. Recent developments in the different classes of polymers for LB multilayers are presented, and their outstanding properties highlighted.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{AntonLaschewsky1991,
author = {Anton, Peter and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e}},
title = {Polysoaps via alternating olefin/SO2 copolymers},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17216},
year = {1991},
abstract = {Contents: Introduction Results and discussion - Monomers studied - Monomer properties - Polymerization, copolymer composition and general properties - Polymer properties in aqueous solution Conclusion Experimental part - Materials - Copolymerization with S02 (typical procedure) - Methods},
language = {en}
}
@misc{Laschewsky1991,
author = {Laschewsky, Andr{\´e}},
title = {Oligoethyleneoxide spacer groups in polymerizable surfactants},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17221},
year = {1991},
abstract = {Cationic and zwitterionic polymerizable surfactants bearing tri- and tetraethyleneglycol spacer groups between the polymerizable moiety and the surfactant structure were prepared and polymerized. Monomers and polymers were investigated with respect to their aggregation behavior in aqueous systems and compared to analogous monomers and polymers lacking spacer groups. In the case of the monomeric surfactants, the spacer groups depress both the Kraffttemperature and the critical micelle concentration. the area occupied per molecule at the air-water interface is substantially enlarged by the spacers, whereas the depression of surface tension is nearly constant. Although the monomers with and without spacers are true surfactants, all the polymers are water-insoluble, but form monomolecular layers at the air-water interface. In analogy to the monomer behavior, the incorporation of the spacer groups increases the area occupied per repeat unit at the air-water interface substantially, but hardly affects the surface activity.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{BubeckLaschewskyLupoetal.1991,
author = {Bubeck, Christoph and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Lupo, Donald and Neher, Dieter and Ottenbreit, Petra and Paulus, Wolfgang and Prass, Werner and Ringsdorf, Helmut and Wegner, Gerhard},
title = {Amphiphilic dyes for nonlinear optics: Dependence of second harmonic generation on functional group substitution},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17201},
year = {1991},
language = {en}
}
@misc{KoeberleLaschewskyTsukruk1992,
author = {K{\"o}berle, Peter and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Tsukruk, Vladimir},
title = {The structural order of some novel ionic polymers : 1. X-ray scattering studies},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17247},
year = {1992},
abstract = {A set of novel zwitterionic side-chain polyacrylates and polymethacrylates is studied by X-ray scattering. The structural order both in the short-range and long-range scale is investigated. The influence of the polymer backbone, of different locations of the ionic groups in isomeric polymers, of bound water and of added inorganic salts on the bulk structures is studied, and the observed rearrangements are analysed.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{PeterAndersenHartmannetal.1992,
author = {Peter, Martin G. and Andersen, Svend Olav and Hartmann, Rudolf and Miessner, Merle and Roepstorff, Peter},
title = {Catecholamine-protein conjugates : isolation of 4-phenylphenoxazin-2-ones from oxidative coupling of N-acetyldopamine with alipathic amino acids},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17571},
year = {1992},
abstract = {4-Phenylphenoxazinones were isolated after biomimetic oxidation, using diphenoloxidases of insect cuticle, mushroom tyrosinase, or after autoxidation of N-acetyldopamine (Image ) in the presence of β-alanine, β-alanine methyl ester or N-acetyl-L-lysine. They are formed presumably by addition of 2-aminoalkyl-5-alkylphenols to the o-quinone of biphenyltetrol which, in turn, arises from oxidative coupling of. The structures of present the first examples for the assembly of reasonably stable intermediates in the rather complex process of chemical modifications of aliphatic amino acid residues by o-quinones.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{LaschewskyPaulusRingsdorfetal.1992,
author = {Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Paulus, Wolfgang and Ringsdorf, Helmut and Schuster, A. and Frick, G. and Mathy, A.},
title = {Mixed polymeric monolayers and Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers with functional low molecular weight guest compounds},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17233},
year = {1992},
abstract = {Mixed monolayers and Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers of functional low molecular weight guest compounds, especially nonlinear optical (NLO) dyes, within the matrix of an amphotropic spacer polymer have been prepared. The polymer matrix enabled the transfer of guest compounds not capable of self-organizing at the air-water interface by themselves. The structure of the LB multilayers and the transfer process were studied by small angle X-ray scattering and UV-visible spectroscopy. Good NLO coefficients were found in the mixed films.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{AndersenPerterRoepstorff1992,
author = {Andersen, Svend Olav and Perter, Martin G. and Roepstorff, Peter},
title = {Cuticle-catalyzed coupling between N-acetylhistidine and N-acetyldopamine},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-16762},
year = {1992},
abstract = {Several types of insect cuticle contain enzymes catalyzing the formation ofof adducts between N-acetyldopamine (NADA) and N-acetylhistidine (NAH). Two such adducts, NAH-NADA-I and NAH NADA-II, have been isolated and their structures determined. In one of the adducts the link connecting the two residues occurs between the I-position (ß-position) in the NADA side chain and the 1-N atom (τ-N) in the imidazole ring of histidine. Diphenoloxidase activity alone is not sufficient for formation of this adduct, whereas extracts containing both diphenoloxidase and o-quinone-p-quinone methide isomerase activities catalyze the coupling reaction. The adduct consists of a mixture of two diastereomers and they are presumably formed by spontaneous reaction between enzymatically produced NADA-p-quinone methide and N-acetylhistidine. The other adduct has been identified as a ring addition product of N-acetylhistidine and NADA. In contrast to the former adduct it can be formed by incubation of the two substrates with mushroom tyrosinase alone. An adduct between N-acetylhistidine and the benzodioxan-type NADA-dimer is produced in vitro, when the N-acetylhistidine-NADA adduct is incubated with NADA and locust cuticle containing a 1,2-dehydro-NADA generating enzyme system. Trimeric NADA-polymerization products of the substituted benzodioxan-type have been obtained from in vivo sclerotized locust cuticle, confirming the ability of cuticle to produce NADA-oligomers. The results indicate that some insect cuticles contain enzymes promoting linkage of oxidized NADA to histidine residues. It is suggested that histidine residues in the cuticular proteins can serve as acceptors for oxidized NADA and that further addition of NADA-residues to the phenolic groups of bound NADA can occur, resulting in formation of protein-linked NADA-oligomers. The coupling reactions identified may be an important step in natural cuticular sclerotization.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{TsukrukMischenkoKoeberleetal.1992,
author = {Tsukruk, Vladimir and Mischenko, Nikolay and K{\"o}berle, Peter and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e}},
title = {The structural order of some novel ionic polymers; 2. : Models of molecular packing},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17256},
year = {1992},
abstract = {The molecular packing and spatial correlations of two isomeric zwitterionic polymethacrylates and one polyacrylate analog are studied by means of X-ray analysis and conformational calculations. The analysis of the correlation functions and density distribution profiles suggest a double-layered molecular packing which is discussed for the three polymers investigated, with respect to their different chemical structures. Whereas the zwitterionic polymethacrylates studied exhibit liquid-like short-range order, the polyacrylate analog exhibits an ordered double-layered superstructure.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{AntonLaschewsky1993,
author = {Anton, Peter and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e}},
title = {Zwitterionic polysoaps with reduced density of surfactant side groups},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17301},
year = {1993},
abstract = {Several zwitterionic polymers were prepared by radical homopolymerization of surfactant monomers which bear diallyl, diene or vinylcyclopropane moieties. These polymer systems were complemented by alternating copolymers of appropriate zwitterionic vinyl compounds. Thus, polymers with reduced (as compared with simple vinylic homopolymers, or statistical copolymers) and well defined density of surfactant side groups are obtained. The solubilities found for these polymers are dominated by polymer geometry rather than by the balance of hydrophilic and hydrophobic fragments, thus corroborating a main-chain spacer model proposed recently. All water-soluble polymers exhibit characteristic features of classical polysoaps, as shown by surface tension measurements and by solubilization of hydrophobic dyes. In contrast, the water-insoluble copolymers are capable to form stable monolayers at the air-water interface.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{AntonKoeberleLaschewsky1993,
author = {Anton, Peter and K{\"o}berle, Peter and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e}},
title = {Recent developments in the field of micellar polymers},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17263},
year = {1993},
abstract = {This article describes recent achievements in the field of micellar polymers, or polysoaps. Taking advantage of zwitterionic model polymers, systematic variations of the molecular architecture have provided an improved understanding of the relationship between the molecular structure of the polymers and their key properties such as surface activity and solubilization capacity. Useful rules are established, which take into account much of the previous data in the literature.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{LaschewskySchulzHanke1993,
author = {Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Schulz-Hanke, Wolfgang},
title = {Ring-opening metathesis polymerization of amphiphilic norbornenes functionalized with non-linear optical (NLO) chromophores},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-26917},
year = {1993},
abstract = {Contents: Potential of amphiphilic NLO polymers Ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) Properties of the polymers Monolayer properties Experimental part - Methods - Materials - Analytical data - General polymerization procedure Conclusions},
language = {en}
}
@misc{KoeberleLaschewsky1994,
author = {K{\"o}berle, Peter and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e}},
title = {Hybrid materials from organic polymers and inorganic salts},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-26884},
year = {1994},
abstract = {The prepaparation of amorphous, homogeneous blends of zwitterionic polymers and transition metal salts was investigated. Homogeneous miscibility was achieved in many cases up to equimolar amounts of salt, depending on the anion and cation chosen. Various analytical techniques point to a solid state solution of the inorganic ions in the polymer matrix.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{AntonLaschewsky1994,
author = {Anton, Peter and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e}},
title = {Solubilization by polysoaps},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17327},
year = {1994},
abstract = {The aqueous solubilization power of several series of micellar homopolymers and copolymers (polysoaps) is investigated. Using five insoluble or poorly water-soluble dyes, comparisons of the capacities are made with respect ot the influence of structural variables such as the polymer backbone, the polymer geometry, the comonomer content, and the charge of the hydrophilic group. Some guidelines for polysoap structures suited for efficient solubilization are established. Noteworthy is that the solubilization capacities of the polysoaps are neither linked to the ability to reduce the surface tension of water, nor to the polarity of the solubilization sites deduced from spectroscopic probes.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{AntonLaschewskyWard1995,
author = {Anton, Peter and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Ward, M. D.},
title = {Solubilization control by redox-switching of polysoaps},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17336},
year = {1995},
abstract = {Reversible changes in the self-organization of polysoaps may be induced by controlling their charge numbers via covalently bound redox moieties. This is illustrated with two viologen polysoaps, which in response to an electrochemical stimulus, change their solubility and aggregation in water, leading from homogeneously dissolved and aggregated molecules to collapsed ones and vice verse. Using the electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM), it could be shown that the reversibility of this process is better than 95\% in 16 cycles.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{CochinHendlingerLaschewsky1995,
author = {Cochin, Didier and Hendlinger, P. and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e}},
title = {Polysoaps with fluorocarbon hydrophobic chains},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17347},
year = {1995},
abstract = {A series of amphiphilic copolymers is prepared by copolymerization of choline methacrylate with 1,1,2,2-tetrahydroperfluorooctyl methacrylate in varying amounts. The copolymers bearing fluorocarbon chains are studied concerning their effects on viscosity, solubilization and surface activity in aqueous solution, exhibiting a general behavior characteristic for polysoaps. The results are compared with the ones obtained for an analogous series of amphiphilic copolymers bearing hydrocarbon chains.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{Laschewsky1995,
author = {Laschewsky, Andr{\´e}},
title = {Molecular concepts, self-organisation and properties of polysoaps},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-26895},
year = {1995},
abstract = {The article reviews water-soluble polymers characterized by surfactant side chains, and related amphiphilic polymers. Various synthetic approaches are presented, and rules for useful molecular architectures are given. Models for the self-organization of such polymers in water are presented comparing them with the micellization of low molecular weight surfactants. Highlighting key properties of aqueous polysoap solutions such as viscosity, surface tension and solubilization power, some structure-property relationships are established. Further, the formation of mesophases and of superstructures in bulk is addressed. Finally, the functionalization of polysoaps, and potential applications are discussed.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{RozanskiKremerKoeberleetal.1995,
author = {Rozanski, Stanislaw A. and Kremer, Friedrich and K{\"o}berle, Peter and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e}},
title = {Relaxation and charge transport in mixtures of zwitterionic polymers and inorganic salts},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17438},
year = {1995},
abstract = {Dielectric spectroscopy is employed to analyze the molecular dynamics and the charge transport in mixtures of zwitterionic polymers of the type poly{3 [N(-methacryloyloxyalkyl)] N, [N-dimethylammonio propanesulfonate] with sodium iodide in the frequency range of 10²Hz-10(up)7 Hz and in the temperature range of 110 K-400 K. The amount of inorganic salt added varies from 0-200 mol-\% relative to the number of zwitterionic groups present in the polymer, contributing strongly to the conductivity. One relaxation process is observed whose relaxation rate depends strongly on the length of the aliphatic spacer between the polymethacrylate main chain and the zwitterionic group. Exhibiting an Arrhenius-like temperature depence with activation energy EA = 47 KJ/mol, this relaxation process is assigned to fluctuation of the quaternary ammonium groups in the side chains. At higher temperatures, the dielectric properties and the conductivity are primarily dominated by the mobile inorganic ions: conductivity strongly depends on the salt concentration, showing a pronounced electrode polarization effect. The frequency and salt concentration, dependences of the conductivity can be quantitatively described as hopping of charge carriers being subject to spatially randomly varying energy barriers. For the low-frequency regime and for the critical frequency marking the onset of the conductivity's dispersion, the Barton-Nakajima-Namikawa (BNN) relationship is fulfilled.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{KumkeFrimmel2002,
author = {Kumke, Michael Uwe and Frimmel, Fritz Hartmann},
title = {Stationary and time-resolved fluorescence for humic substances characterization},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-12353},
year = {2002},
abstract = {Steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence methods were applied to investigate the fluorescence properties of humic substances of different origins. Using standard 2D emission and total luminescence spectra, fluorescence maxima, the width of the fluorescence band and a relative fluorescence quantum efficiency were determined. Different trends for fulvic acids and humic acids were observed indicating differences in the heterogeneity of the sample fractions. The complexity of the fluorescence decay of humic substances is discussed and compared to simple model compounds. The effect of oxidation of humic substances on their fluorescence properties is discussed as well.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{DoscheLoehmannsroebenBieseretal.2002,
author = {Dosche, Carsten and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd and Bieser, A. and Dosa, P. I. and Han, S. and Iwamoto, M. and Schleifenbaum, A. and Vollhardt, K. Peter C.},
title = {Photophysical properties of [N]phenylenes},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-11936},
year = {2002},
abstract = {In the present study, photophysical properties of [N]phenylenes were studied by means of stationary and time-resolved absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy (in THF at room temperature). For biphenylene (1) and linear [3]phenylene (2a), internal conversion (IC) with quantum yields ΦIC > 0.99 is by far the dominant mechanism of S1 state deactivation. Angular [3]phenylene (3a), the zig-zag [4]- and [5]phenylenes (3b), (3c), and the triangular [4]phenylene (4) show fluorescence emission with fluorescence quantum yieds and lifetimes between ΦF = 0.07 for (3a) and 0.21 for (3c) and τF = 20 ns for (3a) and 81 ns for (4). Also, compounds (3) and (4) exhibit triplet formation upon photoexcitation with quantum yields as high as ΦISC = 0.45 for (3c). The strong differences in the fluorescence properties and in the triplet fromation efficiencies between (1) and (2a) on one hand and (3) and (4) on the other are related to the remarkable variation of the internal conversion (IC) rate constants kIC. A tentative classification of (1) and (2a) as "fast IC compounds", with kIC > 109 s-1, and of (3) and (4) as "slow IC compounds", with kIC ≈ 107 s-1, is suggested. This classification cannot simply be related to H{\"u}ckel's rule-type concepts of aromaticity, because the group of "fast IC compounds" consists of "antiaromatic" (1) and "aromatic" (2a), and the group of "slow IC compounds" consists of "antiaromatic" (3b), (4) and "aromatic" (3a), (3c). The IC in the [N]phenylenes is discussed within the framework of the so-called energy gap law established for non-radiative processes in benzenoid hydrocarbons.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{KaafaraniWexStrehmeletal.2002,
author = {Kaafarani, Bilal R. and Wex, Brigitte and Strehmel, Bernd and Neckers, Douglas C.},
title = {Structural concept for fluorinated Y-enynes with solvatochromic properties},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-13168},
year = {2002},
abstract = {An approach to the development of fluorescent probes to follow polymerizations in situ using fluorinated cross-conjugated enediynes (Y-enynes) is reported. Different substitution patterns in the Y-enynes result in distinct solvatochromic behavior. β,β-Bis(phenylethynyl)pentafluorostyrene 7, which bears no donor substituents and only fluorine at the styrene moiety, shows no solvatochromism. Donor substituted β,β-bis(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenylethynyl) pentafluorostyrene 8 and β,β-bis(4-butyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenylethynyl)-3,4,5-trimethoxystyrene 9 exhibit solvatochromism upon change of solvent polarity. Y-enyne 8 showed the largest solvatochromic shift (94 nm bathochromic shift) upon changing solvent from cyclohexane to acetonitrile. A smaller solvatochromic response (44 nm bathochromic shift) was observed for 9. Lippert-Mataga treatment of 8 and 9 yields slopes of -10,800 and -6,400 cm -1, respectively. This corresponds to a change in dipole moment of 9.6 and 6.9 D, respectively. The solvatochromic behavior in 8 and 9 supports the formation of an intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) state. The low fluorescence quantum yields are caused by competitive double bond rotation. The fluorescence decay time of 9 decreases in methyltetrahydrofuran from 2.1 ns at 77 K to 0.11 ns at 200 K. Efficient single bond rotation in 9 was frozen at -50 °C in a configuration in which the trimethoxyphenyl ring is perpendicular to the fluorinated rings. 7-9 are photostable compounds. The X-ray structure of 7 shows it is not planar and that its conjugation is distorted. Y-enyne 7 stacks in the solid state showing coulombic, actetylene-arene, and fluorine-π interactions.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{BillardAnsoborloAppersonetal.2003,
author = {Billard, Isabelle and Ansoborlo, Eric and Apperson, Kathleen and Arpigny, Sylvie and Azenha, M. Emilia and Birch, David and Bros, Pascal and Burrows, Hugh D. and Choppin, Gregory and Kumke, Michael Uwe},
title = {Aqueous solutions of Uranium(VI) as studied by time-resolved emission spectroscopy : a Round-Robin Test},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-12318},
year = {2003},
abstract = {Results of an inter-laboratory round-robin study of the application of time-resolved emission spectroscopy (TRES) to the speciation of uranium(VI) in aqueous media are presented. The round-robin study involved 13 independent laboratories, using various instrumentation and data analysis methods. Samples were prepared based on appropriate speciation diagrams and, in general, were found to be chemically stable for at least six months. Four different types of aqueous uranyl solutions were studied: (1) acidic medium where UO22+aq is the single emitting species, (2) uranyl in the presence of fluoride ions, (3) uranyl in the presence of sulfate ions, and (4) uranyl in aqueous solutions at different pH, promoting the formation of hydrolyzed species. Results between the laboratories are compared in terms of the number of decay components, luminescence lifetimes, and spectral band positions. The successes and limitations of TRES in uranyl analysis and speciation in aqueous solutions are discussed.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{ReichLoehmannsroebenSchael2003,
author = {Reich, Oliver and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd and Schael, Frank},
title = {Optical sensing with photon density waves: investigation of model media},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-13147},
year = {2003},
abstract = {Investigations with frequency domain photon density waves allow elucidation of absorption and scattering properties of turbid media. The temporal and spatial propagation of intensity modulated light with frequencies up to more than 1 GHz can be described by the P1 approximation to the Boltzmann transport equation. In this study, we establish requirements for the appropriate choice of turbid model media and characterize mixtures of isosulfan blue as absorber and polystyrene beads as scatterer. For these model media, the independent determination of absorption and reduced scattering coefficients over large absorber and scatterer concentration ranges is demonstrated with a frequency domain photon density wave spectrometer employing intensity and phase measurements at various modulation frequencies.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{LoehmannsroebenBeitzLuadienetal.2004,
author = {L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd and Beitz, Toralf and Luadien, Robert and Schultze, Rainer},
title = {Laser-based ion mobility spectrometry for sensing of aromatic compounds},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-11892},
year = {2004},
abstract = {The drift time spectra of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), alkylbenzenes and alkylphenylethers were recorded with a laser-based ion mobility (IM) spectrometer. The ion mobilities of all compounds were determined in helium as drift gas. This allows the calculation of the diffusion cross sections (Omegacalc) on the basis of the exact hard sphere scattering model (EHSSM) and their comparison with the experimentally determined diffusion cross sections (Omegaexp). These Omegaexp/Omegacalc-correlations are presented for molecules with a rigid structure like PAH and prove the reliability of the theoretical model and experimental method. The increase of the selectivity of IM spectrometry is demonstrated using resonance enhanced multiphoton ionisation (REMPI) at atmospheric pressure, realized by tuneable lasers. The REMPI spectra of nine alkylbenzenes and alkylphenylethers are investigated. On the basis of these spectra, the complete qualitative distinction of eight compounds in a mixture is shown. These experiments are extended to alkylbenzene isomer mixtures.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{HoernerLauLoehmannsroeben2004,
author = {H{\"o}rner, Gerald and Lau, Steffen and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd},
title = {NIR-diode laser spectroscopy for isotope-selective sensing of soil-respired carbon dioxide},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-10148},
year = {2004},
abstract = {The performance of a home-built tunable diode laser (TDL) spectrometer has been optimized regarding multi-line detection of carbon dioxide in natural gases. In the regime of the (3001)III ← (000) band of 12CO2 around 1.6 μm, the dominating isotope species 12CO2, 13CO2, and 12C18O16O were detected simultaneously. In contrast to most established techniques, selective measurements are performed without any sample preparation. This is possible since the CO2 detection is free of interference from water, ubiquitous in natural gases. Detection limits in the range of a few ppmv were obtained for each species utilizing wavelength modulation (WM) spectroscopy with balanced detection in a long-path absorption cell set-up. Linear calibration plots cover a dynamic range of four orders of magnitude, allowing for quantitative CO2 detection in various samples, like soil and breath gas. High isotopic resolution enables the excellent selectivity, sensitivity, and stability of the chosen analytical concept. The obtained isotopic resolution of typically ± 1.0 per mille and ± 1.5 per mille (for 3 vol. \% and 0.7 vol. \% of CO2, respectively) offers a promising analytical tool for isotope-ratio determination of carbon dioxide in soil gas. Preliminary experiments on soil respiration for the first time combine the on-line quantification of the overall carbon dioxide content with an optode sensor and isotopic determination (TDL system) of natural gas species.},
subject = {Kohlendioxid},
language = {en}
}
@misc{HoernerLauKantoretal.2004,
author = {H{\"o}rner, Gerald and Lau, Steffen and Kantor, Zoltan and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd},
title = {Isotope selective analysis of CO2 with tunable diode laser (TDL) spectroscopy in the NIR},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-10167},
year = {2004},
abstract = {The performance of a home-built tunable diode laser (TDL) spectrometer, aimed at multi-line detection of carbon dioxide, has been evaluated and optimized. In the regime of the (3001)III / (000) band of 12CO2 around 1.6 μm, the dominating isotope species 12CO2, 13CO2, and 12C18O16O were detected simultaneously without interference by water vapor. Detection limits in the range of few ppmv were obtained for each species utilizing wavelength modulation (WM) spectroscopy with balanced detection in a long-path absorption cell set-up. High sensitivity in conjunction with high precision —typically ±1 per mille and ±6 per mille for 3\% and 0.7\% of CO2, respectively— renders this experimental approach a promising analytical concept for isotope-ratio determination of carbon dioxide in soil and breath gas. For a moderate 12CO2 line, the pressure dependence of the line profile was characterized in detail, to account for pressure effects on sensitive measurements.},
subject = {Isotopenverh{\"a}ltnis},
language = {en}
}
@misc{SchulerLipmanSteinbachetal.2005,
author = {Schuler, Benjamin and Lipman, Everett A. and Steinbach, Peter J. and Kumke, Michael Uwe and Eaton, William A.},
title = {Polyproline and the "spectroscopic ruler" revisited with single-molecule fluorescence},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-12229},
year = {2005},
abstract = {To determine whether F{\"o}rster resonance energy transfer (FRET) measurements can provide quantitative distance information in single-molecule fluorescence experiments on polypeptides, we measured FRET efficiency distributions for donor and acceptor dyes attached to the ends of freely diffusing polyproline molecules of various lengths. The observed mean FRET efficiencies agree with those determined from ensemble lifetime measurements but differ considerably from the values expected from F{\"o}rster theory, with polyproline treated as a rigid rod. At donor-acceptor distances much less than the F{\"o}rster radius R0, the observed efficiencies are lower than predicted, whereas at distances comparable to and greater than R0, they are much higher. Two possible contributions to the former are incomplete orientational averaging during the donor lifetime and, because of the large size of the dyes, breakdown of the point-dipole approximation assumed in F{\"o}rster theory. End-to-end distance distributions and correlation times obtained from Langevin molecular dynamics simulations suggest that the differences for the longer polyproline peptides can be explained by chain bending, which considerably shortens the donor-acceptor distances.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{LemkeFernandezTrujilloLoehmannsroeben2005,
author = {Lemke, Matthias and Fern{\´a}ndez-Trujillo, Rebeca and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd},
title = {In-situ LIF analysis of biological and petroleum-based hydraulic oils on soil},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-12268},
year = {2005},
abstract = {Absorption and fluorescence properties of 4 hydraulic oils (3 biological and 1 petroleum-based) were investigated. In-situ LIF (laser-induced fluorescence) analysis of the oils on a brown sandy loam soil was performed. With calibration, quantitative detection was achieved. Estimated limits of detection were below ca. 500 mg/kg for the petroleum-based oil and ca. 2000 mg/kg for one biological oil. A semi-quantitative classification scheme is proposed for monitoring of the biological oils. This approach was applied to investigate the migration of a biological oil in soil-containing compartments, namely a soil column and a soil bed.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{KumkeEidner2005,
author = {Kumke, Michael Uwe and Eidner, Sascha},
title = {Fluorescence and energy transfer processes of humic substances and related model compounds in terbium complexes},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-12255},
year = {2005},
abstract = {The fluorescence properties and the fluorescence quenching by Tb3+ of substituted benzoic acid were investigated in solution at different pH. The substituted benzoic acids were used as simple model compounds for chromophores present in humic substances (HS). It is shown that the fluorescence properties of the model compounds resemble fluorescence of HS quite well. A major factor determining the fluorescence of model compounds are proton transfer reactions in the electronically excited state. It is intriguing that the fluorescence of the model compounds was almost not quenched by Tb3+ while the HS fluorescence was decreased very effectively. From our results we concluded that proton transfer reactions as well as conformational reorientation processes play an important role in the fluorescence of HS. The luminescence of bound Tb3+ was sensitized by an energy transfer step upon excitation of the model compounds and of HS, respectively. For HS the observed sensitization was dependent on its origin indicating differences 1) in the connection between chromophores and binding sites and 2) in the energy levels of the chromophore triplet states. Hence, the observed sensitization of the Tb3+ luminescence could be useful to characterize structural differences of HS in solution. Interlanthanide energy transfer between Tb3+ and Nd3+ was used to determine the average distance R between both ions using the well-known formalism of luminescence resonance energy transfer. R was dependent on the origin of the HS reflecting the difference in structure. The value of Rmin seemed to be a unique feature of the HS. It was further found that upon variation of the pH R also changed. This demonstrates that the measurement of interlanthanide energy transfer can be used as a direct method to monitor conformational changes in HS.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{SchmaelzlinDongenKlimantetal.2005,
author = {Schm{\"a}lzlin, Elmar and Dongen, Joost T. van and Klimant, Ingo and Marmod{\´e}e, Bettina and Steup, Martin and Fishahn, Joachim and Geigenberger, Peter and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd},
title = {An optical multifrequency phase-modulation method using microbeads for measuring intracellular oxygen concentrations in plants},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-12232},
year = {2005},
abstract = {A technique has been developed to measure absolute intracellular oxygen concentrations in green plants. Oxygen-sensitive phosphorescent microbeads were injected into the cells and an optical multifrequency phase-modulation technique was used to discriminate the sensor signal from the strong autofluorescence of the plant tissue. The method was established using photosynthesis-competent cells of the giant algae Chara corallina L., and was validated by application to various cell types of other plant species.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{HildebrandtCharbonniereZiesseletal.2006,
author = {Hildebrandt, Nico and Charbonni{\`e}re, Lo{\"i}c J. and Ziessel, Raymond F. and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd},
title = {Quantum dots as resonance energy transfer acceptors for monitoring biological interactions},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-12213},
year = {2006},
abstract = {Quantum dots (QDs) are common as luminescing markers for imaging in biological applications because their optical properties seem to be inert against their surrounding solvent. This, together with broad and strong absorption bands and intense, sharp tuneable luminescence bands, makes them interesting candidates for methods utilizing Forster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET), e. g. for sensitive homogeneous fluoroimmunoassays (FIA). In this work we demonstrate energy transfer from Eu3+-trisbipyridin (Eu-TBP) donors to CdSe-ZnS-QD acceptors in solutions with and without serum. The QDs are commercially available CdSe-ZnS core-shell particles emitting at 655 nm (QD655). The FRET system was achieved by the binding of the streptavidin conjugated donors with the biotin conjugated acceptors. After excitation of Eu-TBP and as result of the energy transfer, the luminescence of the QD655 acceptors also showed lengthened decay times like the donors. The energy transfer efficiency, as calculated from the decay times of the bound and the unbound components, amounted to 37\%. The Forster-radius, estimated from the absorption and emission bands, was ca. 77{\AA}. The effective binding ratio, which not only depends on the ratio of binding pairs but also on unspecific binding, was obtained from the donor emission dependent on the concentration. As serum promotes unspecific binding, the overall FRET efficiency of the assay was reduced. We conclude that QDs are good substitutes for acceptors in FRET if combined with slow decay donors like Europium. The investigation of the influence of the serum provides guidance towards improving binding properties of QD assays.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{SchmaelzlinWalzKlimantetal.2006,
author = {Schm{\"a}lzlin, Elmar and Walz, Bernd and Klimant, Ingo and Schewe, Bettina and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd},
title = {Monitoring hormone-induced oxygen consumption in the salivary glands of the blowfly, Calliphora vicina, by use of luminescent microbeads},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-12206},
year = {2006},
abstract = {The salivary glands of the blowfly were injected with luminescent oxygen-sensitive microbeads. The changes in oxygen content within individual gland tubules during hormone-induced secretory activity were quantified. The measurements are based on an upgraded phase-modulation technique, where the phase shift of the sensor phosphorescence is determined independently from concentration and background signals. We show that the combination of a lock-in amplifier with a fluorescence microscope results in a convenient setup to measure oxygen concentrations within living animal tissues at the cellular level.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{EngelhardKumkeLoehmannsroeben2006,
author = {Engelhard, Sonja and Kumke, Michael Uwe and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd},
title = {OPQS - optical process and quality sensing : exemplary applications in the beerbrewing and polyurethane foaming processes},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-12191},
year = {2006},
abstract = {Optical methods play an important role in process analytical technologies (PAT). Four examples of optical process and quality sensing (OPQS) are presented, which are based on three important experimental techniques: near-infrared absorption, luminescence quenching, and a novel method, photon density wave (PDW) spectroscopy. These are used to evaluate four process and quality parameters related to beer brewing and polyurethane (PU) foaming processes: the ethanol content and the oxygen (O2) content in beer, the biomass in a bioreactor, and the cellular structures of PU foam produced in a pilot production plant.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{LoehmannsroebenBeckHildebrandtetal.2006,
author = {L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd and Beck, Michael and Hildebrandt, Niko and Schm{\"a}lzlin, Elmar and van Dongen, Joost T.},
title = {New challenges in biophotonics : laser-based fluoroimmuno analysis and in-vivo optical oxygen monitoring},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-10120},
year = {2006},
abstract = {Two examples of our biophotonic research utilizing nanoparticles are presented, namely laser-based fluoroimmuno analysis and in-vivo optical oxygen monitoring. Results of the work include significantly enhanced sensitivity of a homogeneous fluorescence immunoassay and markedly improved spatial resolution of oxygen gradients in root nodules of a legume species.},
subject = {Sauerstoff},
language = {en}
}
@misc{LauSalffnerLoehmannsroeben2006,
author = {Lau, Steffen and Salffner, Katharina and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd},
title = {Isotopic resolution of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide by NIR diode laser spectroscopy},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-10135},
year = {2006},
abstract = {Near-infrared (NIR) absorption spectroscopy with tunable diode lasers allows the simultaneous detection of the three most important isotopologues of carbon dioxide (12CO2, 13CO2, 12C18O16O) and carbon monoxide (12CO, 13CO, 12C18O). The flexible and compact fiber-optic tunable diode laser absorption spectrometer (TDLAS) allows selective measurements of CO2 and CO with high isotopic resolution without sample preparation since there is no interference with water vapour. For each species, linear calibration plots with a dynamic range of four orders of magnitude and detection limits (LOD) in the range of a few ppm were obtained utilizing wavelength modulation spectroscopy (WMS) with balanced detection in a Herriott-type multipass cell. The high performance of the apparatus is illustrated by fill-evacuation-refill cycles.},
subject = {Isotop},
language = {en}
}
@misc{NiederkruegerSalbBecketal.2006,
author = {Niederkr{\"u}ger, Matthias and Salb, Christian and Beck, Michael and Hildebrandt, Niko and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd and Marowsky, Gerd},
title = {Improvement of a fluorescence immunoassay with a compact diode-pumped solid state laser at 315 nm},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-10150},
year = {2006},
abstract = {We demonstrate the improvement of fluorescence immunoassay (FIA) diagnostics in deploying a newly developed compact diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) laser with emission at 315 nm. The laser is based on the quasi-three-level transition in Nd:YAG at 946 nm. The pulsed operation is either realized by an active Q-switch using an electro-optical device or by introduction of a Cr4+:YAG saturable absorber as passive Q-switch element. By extra-cavity second harmonic generation in different nonlinear crystal media we obtained blue light at 473 nm. Subsequent mixing of the fundamental and the second harmonic in a β-barium-borate crystal provided pulsed emission at 315 nm with up to 20 μJ maximum pulse energy and 17 ns pulse duration. Substitution of a nitrogen laser in a FIA diagnostics system by the DPSS laser succeeded in considerable improvement of the detection limit. Despite significantly lower pulse energies (7 μJ DPSS laser versus 150 μJ nitrogen laser), in preliminary investigations the limit of detection was reduced by a factor of three for a typical FIA.},
subject = {Immunoassay},
language = {en}
}
@misc{BeckHildebrandtLoehmannsroeben2006,
author = {Beck, Michael and Hildebrandt, Niko and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd},
title = {Quantum dots as acceptors in FRET-assays containing serum},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-9504},
year = {2006},
abstract = {Quantum dots (QDs) are common as luminescing markers for imaging in biological applications because their optical properties seem to be inert against their surrounding solvent. This, together with broad and strong absorption bands and intense, sharp tuneable luminescence bands, makes them interesting candidates for methods utilizing F{\"o}rster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET), e. g. for sensitive homogeneous fluoroimmunoassays (FIA). In this work we demonstrate energy transfer from Eu3+-trisbipyridin (Eu-TBP) donors to CdSe-ZnS-QD acceptors in solutions with and without serum. The QDs are commercially available CdSe-ZnS core-shell particles emitting at 655 nm (QD655). The FRET system was achieved by the binding of the streptavidin conjugated donors with the biotin conjugated acceptors. After excitation of Eu-TBP and as result of the energy transfer, the luminescence of the QD655 acceptors also showed lengthened decay times like the donors. The energy transfer efficiency, as calculated from the decay times of the bound and the unbound components, amounted to 37\%. The F{\"o}rster-radius, estimated from the absorption and emission bands, was ca. 77 {\AA}. The effective binding ratio, which not only depends on the ratio of binding pairs but also on unspecific binding, was obtained from the donor emission dependent on the concentration. As serum promotes unspecific binding, the overall FRET efficiency of the assay was reduced. We conclude that QDs are good substitutes for acceptors in FRET if combined with slow decay donors like Europium. The investigation of the influence of the serum provides guidance towards improving binding properties of QD assays.},
subject = {Quantenpunkt},
language = {en}
}
@misc{DoscheMicklerLoehmannsroebenetal.2007,
author = {Dosche, Carsten and Mickler, Wulfhard and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd and Agenet, Nicolas and Vollhardt, K. Peter C.},
title = {Photoinduced electron transfer in [N]phenylenes},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-12463},
year = {2007},
abstract = {First studies of electron transfer in [N]phenylenes were performed in bimolecular quenching reactions of angular [3]- and triangular [4]phenylene with various electron acceptors. The relation between the quenching rate constants kq and the free energy change of the electron transfer (ΔG0CS ) could be described by the Rehm-Weller equation. From the experimental results, a reorganization energy λ of 0.7 eV was derived. Intramolecular electron transfer reactions were studied in an [N]phenylene bichomophore and a corresponding reference compound. Fluorescence lifetime and quantum yield of the bichromophor display a characteristic dependence on the solvent polarity, whereas the corresponding values of the reference compound remain constant. From the results, a nearly isoenergonic ΔG0CS can be determined. As the triplet quantum yield is nearly independent of the polarity, charge recombination leads to the population of the triplet state.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{OliveiraJrGueddariMoerschbacheretal.2008,
author = {Oliveira Jr, E. N. and Gueddari, Nour E. El and Moerschbacher, Bruno M. and Peter, Martin and Franco, Telma},
title = {Growth of phytopathogenic fungi in the presence of partially acetylated chitooligosaccharides},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-42646},
year = {2008},
abstract = {Four phytopathogenic fungi were cultivated up to six days in media containing chitooligosaccharide mixtures differing in average DP and FA. The three different mixtures were named Q3 (which contained oligosaccharides ofDP2-DP10, withDP2-DP7 asmain components), Q2 (which contained oligosaccharides of DP2-DP12, with DP2-DP10 as main components) and Q1 (which derived from Q2 and contained oligomers of DP5-DP8 with hexamer and a heptamer as the main components). The novel aspect of this work is the description of the effect of mixtures of oligosaccharides with different and known composition on fungal growth rates. The growth rate of Alternaria alternata and Rhizopus stolonifer was initially inhibited by Q3 and Q2 at higher concentrations. Q1 had a growth stimulating effect on these two fungi. Growth of Botrytis cinerea was inhibited by Q3 and Q2, while Q1 had no effect on the growth of this fungus. Growth of Penicillium expansum was only slightly inhibited by higher concentrations of sample Q3, while Q2 and Q1 had no effect. The inhibition of growth rates or their resistance toward chitooligosaccharides correlated with the absence or presence of chitinolytic enzymes in the culture media, respectively.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{BringmannMutanyattaComarMaksimenkaetal.2008,
author = {Bringmann, Gerhard and Mutanyatta-Comar, Joan and Maksimenka, Katja and Wanjohi, John M. and Heydenreich, Matthias and Brun, Reto and M{\"u}ller, Werner E. G. and Peter, Martin and Midiwo, Jacob O. and Yenesew, Abiy},
title = {Joziknipholones A and B : the First Dimeric Phenylanthraquinones, from the Roots of Bulbine frutescens},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-42638},
year = {2008},
abstract = {From the roots of the African plant Bulbine frutescens (Asphodelaceae), two unprecedented novel dimeric phenylanthraquinones, named joziknipholones A and B, possessing axial and centrochirality, were isolated, together with six known compounds. Structural elucidation of the new metabolites was achieved by spectroscopic and chiroptical methods, by reductive cleavage of the central bond between the monomeric phenylanthraquinone and -anthrone portions with sodium dithionite, and by quantum chemical CD calculations. Based on the recently revised absolute axial configuration of the parent phenylanthraquinones, knipholone and knipholone anthrone, the new dimers were attributed to possess the P-configuration (i.e., with the acetyl portions below the anthraquinone plane) at both axes in the case of joziknipholone A, whereas in joziknipholone B, the knipholone part was found to be M-configured. Joziknipholones A and B are active against the chloroquine resistant strain K1 of the malaria pathogen, Plasmodium falciparum, and show moderate activity against murine leukemic lymphoma L5178y cells.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{TsukamotoHeabelValencaetal.2008,
author = {Tsukamoto, Junko and Heabel, Sophie and Valenca, Gustavo P. and Peter, Martin and Franco, Telma},
title = {Enzymatic direct synthesis of acrylic acid esters of mono- and disaccharides},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-42652},
year = {2008},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: There is an increased need to replace materials derived from fossil sources by renewables. Sugar-cane derived carbohydrates are very abundant in Brazil and are the cheapest sugars available in the market, with more than 400 million tons of sugarcane processed in the year 2007. The objective of this work was to study the preparation of sugar acrylates from free sugars and free acrylic acid, thus avoiding the previous preparation of protected sugar derivatives, such as glycosides, or activated acrylates, such as vinyl acrylate. RESULTS: Lipase catalyzed esterification of three mono- and two disaccharides with acrylic acid, in the presence or absence of molecular sieves was investigated. The reactions were monitored by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and the products were analyzed by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry. The main products are mono- and diacrylates, while higher esters are formed as minor products. The highest conversion to sugar acrylates was observed for the D-glucose and D-fructose, followed by D-xylose and D-maltose. Molecular sieves had no pronounced effect on the conversion CONCLUSIONS: A feasible method is described to produce and to characterize sugar acrylates, including those containing more than two acrylate groups. The process for production of these higher esters could potentially be optimized further to produce molecules for cross-linking in acrylate polymerization and other applications. The direct enzymatic esterification of free carbohydrates with acrylic acid is unprecedented.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{SchaeferBungNest2008,
author = {Sch{\"a}fer-Bung, Boris and Nest, Mathias},
title = {Correlated dynamics of electrons with reduced two-electron density matrices},
issn = {1866-8372},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-41774},
year = {2008},
abstract = {We present an approach to the correlated dynamics of many-electron systems. We show, that the twoelectron reduced density matrix (2RDM) can provide a suitable description of the real time evolution of a system. To achieve this, the hierarchy of equations of motion must be truncated in a practical way. Also, the computational effort, given that the 2RDM is represented by products of two-electron determinants, is discussed, and numerical model calculations are presented.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{JeličićFriedrichJeremićetal.2009,
author = {Jeličić, Aleksandra and Friedrich, Alwin and Jeremić, Katarina and Siekmeyer, Gerd and Taubert, Andreas},
title = {Polymer hydrogel/polybutadiene/iron oxide nanoparticle hybrid actuators for the characterization of NiTi implants},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-48589},
year = {2009},
abstract = {One of the main issues with the use of nickel titanium alloy (NiTi) implants in cardiovascular implants (stents) is that these devices must be of very high quality in order to avoid subsequent operations due to failing stents. For small stents with diameters below ca. 2 mm, however, stent characterization is not straightforward. One of the main problems is that there are virtually no methods to characterize the interior of the NiTi tubes used for fabrication of these tiny stents. The current paper reports on a robust hybrid actuator for the characterization of NiTi tubes prior to stent fabrication. The method is based on a polymer/hydrogel/magnetic nanoparticle hybrid material and allows for the determination of the inner diameter at virtually all places in the raw NiTi tubes. Knowledge of the inner structure of the raw NiTi tubes is crucial to avoid regions that are not hollow or regions that are likely to fail due to defects inside the raw tube. The actuator enables close contact of a magnetic polymer film with the inner NiTi tube surface. The magnetic signal can be detected from outside and be used for a direct mapping of the tube interior. As a result, it is possible to detect critical regions prior to expensive and slow stent fabrication processes.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{LiTaubert2009,
author = {Li, Zhonghao and Taubert, Andreas},
title = {Cellulose/gold nanocrystal hybrids via an ionic liquid/aqueous precipitation route},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-45046},
year = {2009},
abstract = {Injection of a mixture of HAuCl4 and cellulose dissolved in the ionic liquid (IL) 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride [Bmim]Cl into aqueous NaBH4 leads to colloidal gold nanoparticle/cellulose hybrid precipitates. This process is a model example for a very simple and generic approach towards (noble) metal/cellulose hybrids, which could find applications in sensing, sterile filtration, or as biomaterials.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{PeterYenesewTwinomuhwezietal.2009,
author = {Peter, Martin G. and Yenesew, Abiy and Twinomuhwezi, Hannington and Kabaru, Jacques M. and Akala, Hoseah M. and Kiremire, Bernard T. and Heydenreich, Matthias and Eyase, Fredrick and Waters, Norman C. and Walsh, Douglas S.},
title = {Antiplasmodial and larvicidal flavonoids from Derris trifoliata},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-44614},
year = {2009},
abstract = {From the dichloromethane-methanol (1:1) extract of the seed pods of Derris trifoliata, a new flavanone derivative (S)-lupinifolin 4´-methyl ether was isolated. In addition, the known flavonoids lupinifolin and rotenone were identified. The structures were determined on the basis of spectroscopic evidence. Lupinfolin showed moderate in vitro antiplasmodial activity against the D6 (chloroquine-sensitive) and W2 (chloroquineresistant) strains of Plasmodium falciparum. The different parts of this plant showed larvicidal activities against Aedes aegypti and rotenoids were identified as the active principles.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{PeterMuivaYenesewetal.2009,
author = {Peter, Martin G. and Muiva, Lois M. and Yenesew, Abiy and Derese, Solomon and Heydenreich, Matthias and Akala, Hoseah M. and Eyase, Fredrick and Waters, Norman C. and Mutai, Charles and Keriko, Joseph M. and Walsh, Douglas S.},
title = {Antiplasmodial β-hydroxydihydrochalcone from seedpods of Tephrosia elata},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-44437},
year = {2009},
abstract = {From the seedpods of Tephrosia elata, a new β-hydroxydihydrochalcone named (S)-elatadihydrochalcone was isolated. In addition, the known flavonoids obovatachalcone, obovatin, obovatin methyl ether and deguelin were identified. The structures were determined on the basis of spectroscopic evidence. The crude extract and the flavonoids obtained from the seedpods of this plant showed antiplasmodial activities. The literature NMR data on β-hydroxydihydrochalcones is reviewed and the identity of some of the compounds assigned β-hydroxydihydrochalcone skeleton is questioned.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{SchmidtHauke2013,
author = {Schmidt, Bernd and Hauke, Sylvia},
title = {Cross metathesis of allyl alcohols},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-95037},
pages = {4194 -- 4206},
year = {2013},
abstract = {Under standard conditions the cross metathesis of allyl alcohols and methyl acrylate is accompanied by the formation of ketones, resulting from uncontrolled and undesired double bond isomerization. By conducting the CM in the presence of phenol, the catalyst loading and the reaction time required for quantiative conversion can be reduced, and isomerization can be suppressed. On the other hand, consecutive isomerization can be deliberately promoted by evaporating excess methyl acrylate after completing cross metathesis and by adding a base or silane as chemical triggers.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{CherstvyMetzler2013,
author = {Cherstvy, Andrey G. and Metzler, Ralf},
title = {Population splitting, trapping, and non-ergodicity in heterogeneous diffusion processes},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-94468},
pages = {20220 -- 20235},
year = {2013},
abstract = {We consider diffusion processes with a spatially varying diffusivity giving rise to anomalous diffusion. Such heterogeneous diffusion processes are analysed for the cases of exponential, power-law, and logarithmic dependencies of the diffusion coefficient on the particle position. Combining analytical approaches with stochastic simulations, we show that the functional form of the space-dependent diffusion coefficient and the initial conditions of the diffusing particles are vital for their statistical and ergodic properties. In all three cases a weak ergodicity breaking between the time and ensemble averaged mean squared displacements is observed. We also demonstrate a population splitting of the time averaged traces into fast and slow diffusers for the case of exponential variation of the diffusivity as well as a particle trapping in the case of the logarithmic diffusivity. Our analysis is complemented by the quantitative study of the space coverage, the diffusive spreading of the probability density, as well as the survival probability.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{SchoenbornHartke2013,
author = {Sch{\"o}nborn, Jan Boyke and Hartke, Bernd},
title = {Photochemical dynamics of E-methylfurylfulgide},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-94516},
pages = {2483 -- 2490},
year = {2013},
abstract = {With the present theoretical study of the photochemical switching of E-methylfurylfulgide we contribute an important step towards the understanding of the photochemical processes in furylfulgide-related molecules. We have carried out large-scale, full-dimensional direct semiempirical configuration-interaction surface-hopping dynamics of the photoinduced ring-closure reaction. Simulated static and dynamical UV/Vis-spectra show good agreement with experimental data of the same molecule. By a careful investigation of our dynamical data, we were able to identify marked differences to the dynamics of the previously studied E-isopropylfurylfulgide. With our simulations we can not only reproduce the experimentally observed quantum yield differences qualitatively but we can also pinpoint two reasons for them: kinematics and pre-orientation. With our analysis, we thus offer straightforward molecular explanations for the high sensitivity of the photodynamics towards seemingly minor changes in molecular constitution. Beyond the realm of furylfulgides, these insights provide additional guidance to the rational design of photochemically switchable molecules.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{McQuadeO'BrienDoerretal.2013,
author = {McQuade, D. Tyler and O'Brien, Alexander G. and D{\"o}rr, Markus and Rajaratnam, Rajathees and Eisold, Ursula and Monnanda, Bopanna and Nobuta, Tomoya and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd and Meggers, Eric and Seeberger, Peter H.},
title = {Continuous synthesis of pyridocarbazoles and initial photophysical and bioprobe characterization},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-95214},
pages = {4067 -- 4070},
year = {2013},
abstract = {Pyridocarbazoles when ligated to transition metals yield high affinity kinase inhibitors. While batch photocyclizations enable the synthesis of these heterocycles, the non-oxidative Mallory reaction only provides modest yields and difficult to purify mixtures. We demonstrate here that a flow-based Mallory cyclization provides superior results and enables observation of a clear isobestic point. The flow method allowed us to rapidly synthesize ten pyridocarbazoles and for the first time to document their interesting photophysical attributes. Preliminary characterization reveals that these molecules might be a new class of fluorescent bioprobe.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{WessigMatthes2013,
author = {Wessig, Pablo and Matthes, Annika},
title = {Photochemical synthesis and properties of 1,6- and 1,8-Naphthalenophanes},
series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe},
journal = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe},
number = {1042},
issn = {1866-8372},
doi = {10.25932/publishup-47667},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-476675},
pages = {13},
year = {2013},
abstract = {Various 1,6- and 1,8-naphthalenophanes were synthesized by using the Photo-Dehydro-Diels-Alder (PDDA) reaction of bis-ynones. These compounds are easily accessible from omega-(3-iodophenyl)carboxylic acids in three steps. The obtained naphthalenophanes are axially chiral and the activation barrier for the atropisomerization could be determined in some cases by means of dynamic NMR (DNMR) and/or dynamic HPLC (DHPLC) experiments.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{EichSchmaelzlinLoehmannsroeben2013,
author = {Eich, Susanne and Schm{\"a}lzlin, Elmar and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd},
title = {Distributed fiber optical sensing of oxygen with optical time domain reflectometry},
series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe},
journal = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe},
number = {1085},
issn = {1866-8372},
doi = {10.25932/publishup-47665},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-476659},
pages = {16},
year = {2013},
abstract = {In many biological and environmental applications spatially resolved sensing of molecular oxygen is desirable. A powerful tool for distributed measurements is optical time domain reflectometry (OTDR) which is often used in the field of telecommunications. We combine this technique with a novel optical oxygen sensor dye, triangular-[4] phenylene (TP), immobilized in a polymer matrix. The TP luminescence decay time is 86 ns. The short decay time of the sensor dye is suitable to achieve a spatial resolution of some meters. In this paper we present the development and characterization of a reflectometer in the UV range of the electromagnetic spectrum as well as optical oxygen sensing with different fiber arrangements.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{MenSiebenbuergerQiuetal.2013,
author = {Men, Yongjun and Siebenb{\"u}rger, Miriam and Qiu, Xunlin and Antonietti, Markus and Yuan, Jiayin},
title = {Low fractions of ionic liquid or poly(ionic liquid) can activate polysaccharide biomass into shaped, flexible and fire-retardant porous carbons},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-95250},
pages = {11887 -- 11887},
year = {2013},
abstract = {Sugar-based molecules and polysaccharide biomass can be turned into porous functional carbonaceous products at comparably low temperatures of 400 °C under a nitrogen atmosphere in the presence of an ionic liquid (IL) or a poly(ionic liquid) (PIL). The IL and PIL act as "activation agents" with own structural contribution, and effectively promote the conversion and pore generation in the biomaterials even at a rather low doping ratio (7 wt\%). In addition, this "induced carbonization" and pore forming phenomenon enables the preservation of the biotemplate shape to the highest extent and was employed to fabricate shaped porous carbonaceous materials from carbohydrate-based biotemplates, exemplified here with cellulose filter membranes, coffee filter paper and natural cotton. These carbonized hybrids exhibit comparably good mechanical properties, such as bendability of membranes or shape recovery of foams. Moreover, the nitrogen atoms incorporated in the final products from the IL/PIL precursors further improve the oxidation stability in the fire-retardant tests.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{MondalDeyBaburinetal.2013,
author = {Mondal, Suvendu Sekhar and Dey, Subarna and Baburin, Igor A. and Kelling, Alexandra and Schilde, Uwe and Seifert, Gotthard and Janiak, Christoph and Holdt, Hans-J{\"u}rgen},
title = {Syntheses of two imidazolate-4-amide-5-imidate linker-based hexagonal metal-organic frameworks with flexible ethoxy substituent},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-94360},
pages = {9394 -- 9399},
year = {2013},
abstract = {A rare example of in situ linker generation with the formation of soft porous Zn- and Co-MOFs (IFP-9 and -10, respectively) is reported. The flexible ethoxy groups of IFP-9 and -10 protrude into the 1D hexagonal channels. The gas-sorption behavior of both materials for H2, CO2 and CH4 showed wide hysteretic isotherms, typical for MOFs having a flexible substituent which can give rise to a gate effect.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{MondalBhuniaDemeshkoetal.2013,
author = {Mondal, Suvendu Sekhar and Bhunia, Asamanjoy and Demeshko, Serhiy and Kelling, Alexandra and Schilde, Uwe and Janiak, Christoph and Holdt, Hans-J{\"u}rgen},
title = {Synthesis of a Co(II)-imidazolate framework from an anionic linker precursor},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-94424},
pages = {39 -- 42},
year = {2013},
abstract = {A Co(II)-imidazolate-4-amide-5-imidate based MOF, IFP-5, is synthesized by using an imidazolate anion-based novel ionic liquid as a linker precursor under solvothermal conditions. IFP-5 shows significant amounts of gas (N2, CO2, CH4 and H2) uptake capacities. IFP-5 exhibits an independent high spin Co(II) centre and antiferromagnetic coupling.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{MondalBhuniaBaburinetal.2013,
author = {Mondal, Suvendu Sekhar and Bhunia, Asamanjoy and Baburin, Igor A. and J{\"a}ger, Christian and Kelling, Alexandra and Schilde, Uwe and Seifert, Gotthard and Janiak, Christoph and Holdt, Hans-J{\"u}rgen},
title = {Gate effects in a hexagonal zinc-imidazolate-4-amide-5-imidate framework with flexible methoxy substituents and CO2 selectivity},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-94341},
pages = {7599 -- 7601},
year = {2013},
abstract = {A new imidazolate-4-amide-5-imidate based MOF, IFP-7, is generated, having flexible methoxy groups, which act as molecular gates for guest molecules. This allows highly selective CO2 sorption over N2 and CH4 gases.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{WinterThielZabeletal.2013,
author = {Winter, Alette and Thiel, Kerstin and Zabel, Andr{\´e} and Klamroth, Tillmann and P{\"o}ppl, Andreas and Kelling, Alexandra and Schilde, Uwe and Taubert, Andreas and Strauch, Peter},
title = {Tetrahalidocuprates(II) - structure and EPR spectroscopy},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-95012},
pages = {1019 -- 1030},
year = {2013},
abstract = {We present and discuss the results of crystallographic and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopic analyses of five tetrachloridocuprate(II) complexes to supply a useful tool for the structural characterisation of the [CuCl4]2- moiety in the liquid state, for example in ionic liquids, or in solution. Bis(benzyltriethylammonium)-, bis(trimethylphenylammonium)-, bis(ethyltriphenylphosphonium)-, bis(benzyltriphenylphosphonium)-, and bis(tetraphenylarsonium)tetrachloridocuprate(II) were synthesised and characterised by elemental, IR, EPR and X-ray analyses. The results of the crystallographic analyses show distorted tetrahedral coordination geometry of all [CuCl4]2- anions in the five complexes and prove that all investigated complexes are stabilised by hydrogen bonds of different intensities. Despite the use of sterically demanding ammonium, phosphonium and arsonium cations to obtain the separation of the paramagnetic Cu(II) centres for EPR spectroscopy no hyperfine structure was observed in the EPR spectra but the principal values of the electron Zeeman tensor, g∥ and g⊥, could be determined. With these EPR data and the crystallographic parameters we were able to carry out a correlation study to anticipate the structural situation of tetrachloridocuprates in different physical states. This correlation is in good agreement with DFT calculations.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{JungingerKuebelSchacheretal.2013,
author = {Junginger, Mathias and K{\"u}bel, Christian and Schacher, Felix H. and M{\"u}ller, Axel H. E. and Taubert, Andreas},
title = {Crystal structure and chemical composition of biomimetic calcium phosphate nanofibers},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-95176},
pages = {11301 -- 11308},
year = {2013},
abstract = {Calcium phosphate nanofibers with a diameter of only a few nanometers and a cotton-ball-like aggregate morphology have been reported several times in the literature. Although fiber formation seems reproducible in a variety of conditions, the crystal structure and chemical composition of the fibers have been elusive. Using scanning transmission electron microscopy, low dose electron (nano)diffraction, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and energy-filtered transmission electron microscopy, we have assigned crystal structures and chemical compositions to the fibers. Moreover, we demonstrate that the mineralization process yields true polymer/calcium phosphate hybrid materials where the block copolymer template is closely associated with the calcium phosphate.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{DiFlorioBruendermannYadavallietal.2013,
author = {Di Florio, Giuseppe and Br{\"u}ndermann, Erik and Yadavalli, Nataraja Sekhar and Santer, Svetlana and Havenith, Martina},
title = {Polarized 3D Raman and nanoscale near-field optical microscopy of optically inscribed surface relief gratings},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-95233},
pages = {1544 -- 1554},
year = {2013},
abstract = {We have used polarized confocal Raman microspectroscopy and scanning near-field optical microscopy with a resolution of 60 nm to characterize photoinscribed grating structures of azobenzene doped polymer films on a glass support. Polarized Raman microscopy allowed determining the reorientation of the chromophores as a function of the grating phase and penetration depth of the inscribing laser in three dimensions. We found periodic patterns, which are not restricted to the surface alone, but appear also well below the surface in the bulk of the material. Near-field optical microscopy with nanoscale resolution revealed lateral two-dimensional optical contrast, which is not observable by atomic force and Raman microscopy.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{BanerjeeSaalfrank2013,
author = {Banerjee, Shiladitya and Saalfrank, Peter},
title = {Vibrationally resolved absorption, emission and resonance Raman spectra of diamondoids},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-94542},
pages = {144 -- 158},
year = {2013},
abstract = {The time-dependent approach to electronic spectroscopy, as popularized by Heller and coworkers in the 1980's, is applied here in conjunction with linear-response, time-dependent density functional theory to study vibronic absorption, emission and resonance Raman spectra of several diamondoids. Two-state models, the harmonic and the Condon approximations, are used for the calculations, making them easily applicable to larger molecules. The method is applied to nine pristine lower and higher diamondoids: adamantane, diamantane, triamantane, and three isomers each of tetramantane and pentamantane. We also consider a hybrid species "Dia = Dia" - a shorthand notation for a recently synthesized molecule comprising two diamantane units connected by a C[double bond, length as m-dash]C double bond. We resolve and interpret trends in optical and vibrational properties of these molecules as a function of their size, shape, and symmetry, as well as effects of "blending" with sp2-hybridized C-atoms. Time-dependent correlation functions facilitate the computations and shed light on the vibrational dynamics following electronic transitions.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{SchmidtElizarovBergeretal.2013,
author = {Schmidt, Bernd and Elizarov, Nelli and Berger, Ren{\´e} and H{\"o}lter, Frank},
title = {Scope and limitations of the Heck-Matsuda-coupling of phenol diazonium salts and styrenes},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-95070},
pages = {3674 -- 3691},
year = {2013},
abstract = {4-Phenol diazonium salts undergo Pd-catalyzed Heck reactions with various styrenes to 4'-hydroxy stilbenes. In almost all cases higher yields and fewer side products were observed, compared to the analogous 4-methoxy benzene diazonium salts. In contrast, the reaction fails completely with 2- and 3-phenol diazonium salts. For these substitution patterns the methoxy-substituted derivatives are superior.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{ThielZehbeRoeseretal.2013,
author = {Thiel, Kerstin and Zehbe, Rolf and Roeser, Jer{\^o}m{\´e} and Strauch, Peter and Enthaler, Stephan and Thomas, Arne},
title = {A polymer analogous reaction for the formation of imidazolium and NHC based porous polymer networks},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-95118},
pages = {1848 -- 1856},
year = {2013},
abstract = {A polymer analogous reaction was carried out to generate a porous polymeric network with N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHC) in the polymer backbone. Using a stepwise approach, first a polyimine network is formed by polymerization of the tetrafunctional amine tetrakis(4-aminophenyl)methane. This polyimine network is converted in the second step into polyimidazolium chloride and finally to a polyNHC network. Furthermore a porous Cu(II)-coordinated polyNHC network can be generated. Supercritical drying generates polymer networks with high permanent surface areas and porosities which can be applied for different catalytic reactions. The catalytic properties were demonstrated for example in the activation of CO2 or in the deoxygenation of sulfoxides to the corresponding sulfides.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{TheteRojasNeumeyeretal.2013,
author = {Thete, Aniket and Rojas, Oscar and Neumeyer, David and Koetz, Joachim and Dujardin, Erik},
title = {Ionic liquid-assisted morphosynthesis of gold nanorods using polyethyleneimine-capped seeds},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-95196},
pages = {14294 -- 14298},
year = {2013},
abstract = {Seed-mediated gold nanorods with tunable lengths are prepared using new polyethyleneimine-capped gold nanoparticles synthesized in ionic liquid. The effect of polyethyleneimine and ionic liquid during nanorod growth is investigated and shows a marked effect on their final aspect ratio.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{LiBabuTurneretal.2013,
author = {Li, Hongguang and Babu, Sukumaran Santhosh and Turner, Sarah T. and Neher, Dieter and Hollamby, Martin J. and Seki, Tomohiro and Yagai, Shiki and Deguchi, Yonekazu and M{\"o}hwald, Helmuth and Nakanishi, Takashi},
title = {Alkylated-C60 based soft materials},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-95358},
pages = {1943 -- 1951},
year = {2013},
abstract = {Derivatization of fullerene (C60) with branched aliphatic chains softens C60-based materials and enables the formation of thermotropic liquid crystals and room temperature nonvolatile liquids. This work demonstrates that by carefully tuning parameters such as type, number and substituent position of the branched chains, liquid crystalline C60 materials with mesophase temperatures suited for photovoltaic cell fabrication and room temperature nonvolatile liquid fullerenes with tunable viscosity can be obtained. In particular, compound 1, with branched chains, exhibits a smectic liquid crystalline phase extending from 84 °C to room temperature. Analysis of bulk heterojunction (BHJ) organic solar cells with a ca. 100 nm active layer of compound 1 and poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) as an electron acceptor and an electron donor, respectively, reveals an improved performance (power conversion efficiency, PCE: 1.6 ± 0.1\%) in comparison with another compound, 10 (PCE: 0.5 ± 0.1\%). The latter, in contrast to 1, carries linear aliphatic chains and thus forms a highly ordered solid lamellar phase at room temperature. The solar cell performance of 1 blended with P3HT approaches that of PCBM/P3HT for the same active layer thickness. This indicates that C60 derivatives bearing branched tails are a promising class of electron acceptors in soft (flexible) photovoltaic devices.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{InalKoelschChiappisietal.2013,
author = {Inal, Sahika and K{\"o}lsch, Jonas D. and Chiappisi, Leonardo and Janietz, Dietmar and Gradzielski, Michael and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Neher, Dieter},
title = {Structure-related differences in the temperature-regulated fluorescence response of LCST type polymers},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-95379},
pages = {6603 -- 6612},
year = {2013},
abstract = {We demonstrate new fluorophore-labelled materials based on acrylamide and on oligo(ethylene glycol) (OEG) bearing thermoresponsive polymers for sensing purposes and investigate their thermally induced solubility transitions. It is found that the emission properties of the polarity-sensitive (solvatochromic) naphthalimide derivative attached to three different thermoresponsive polymers are highly specific to the exact chemical structure of the macromolecule. While the dye emits very weakly below the LCST when incorporated into poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (pNIPAm) or into a polyacrylate backbone bearing only short OEG side chains, it is strongly emissive in polymethacrylates with longer OEG side chains. Heating of the aqueous solutions above their cloud point provokes an abrupt increase of the fluorescence intensity of the labelled pNIPAm, whereas the emission properties of the dye are rather unaffected as OEG-based polyacrylates and methacrylates undergo phase transition. Correlated with laser light scattering studies, these findings are ascribed to the different degrees of pre-aggregation of the chains at low temperatures and to the extent of dehydration that the phase transition evokes. It is concluded that although the temperature-triggered changes in the macroscopic absorption characteristics, related to large-scale alterations of the polymer chain conformation and aggregation, are well detectable and similar for these LCST-type polymers, the micro-environment provided to the dye within each polymer network differs substantially. Considering sensing applications, this finding is of great importance since the temperature-regulated fluorescence response of the polymer depends more on the macromolecular architecture than the type of reporter fluorophore.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{InalKoelschSellrieetal.2013,
author = {Inal, Sahika and K{\"o}lsch, Jonas D. and Sellrie, Frank and Schenk, J{\"o}rg A. and Wischerhoff, Erik and Laschewsky, Andr{\´e} and Neher, Dieter},
title = {A water soluble fluorescent polymer as a dual colour sensor for temperature and a specific protein},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-95336},
pages = {6373 -- 6381},
year = {2013},
abstract = {We present two thermoresponsive water soluble copolymers prepared via free radical statistical copolymerization of N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAm) and of oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylates (OEGMAs), respectively, with a solvatochromic 7-(diethylamino)-3-carboxy-coumarin (DEAC)- functionalized monomer. In aqueous solutions, the NIPAm-based copolymer exhibits characteristic changes in its fluorescence profile in response to a change in solution temperature as well as to the presence of a specific protein, namely an anti-DEAC antibody. This polymer emits only weakly at low temperatures, but exhibits a marked fluorescence enhancement accompanied by a change in its emission colour when heated above its cloud point. Such drastic changes in the fluorescence and absorbance spectra are observed also upon injection of the anti-DEAC antibody, attributed to the specific binding of the antibody to DEAC moieties. Importantly, protein binding occurs exclusively when the polymer is in the well hydrated state below the cloud point, enabling a temperature control on the molecular recognition event. On the other hand, heating of the polymer-antibody complexes releases a fraction of the bound antibody. In the presence of the DEAC-functionalized monomer in this mixture, the released antibody competitively binds to the monomer and the antibody-free chains of the polymer undergo a more effective collapse and inter-aggregation. In contrast, the emission properties of the OEGMA-based analogous copolymer are rather insensitive to the thermally induced phase transition or to antibody binding. These opposite behaviours underline the need for a carefully tailored molecular design of responsive polymers aimed at specific applications, such as biosensing.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{SchottKretzschmarAckeretal.2014,
author = {Schott, Juliane and Kretzschmar, Jerome and Acker, Margret and Eidner, Sascha and Kumke, Michael Uwe and Drobot, Bj{\"o}rn and Barkleit, Astrid and Taut, Steffen and Brendler, Vinzenz and Stumpf, Thorsten},
title = {Formation of a Eu(III) borate solid species from a weak Eu(III) borate complex in aqueous solution},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-98774},
pages = {13},
year = {2014},
abstract = {In the presence of polyborates (detected by 11B-NMR) the formation of a weak Eu(III) borate complex (lg β11 ∼ 2, estimated) was observed by time-resolved laser-induced fluorescence spectroscopy (TRLFS). This complex is a precursor for the formation of a solid Eu(III) borate species. The formation of this solid in solution was investigated by TRLFS as a function of the total boron concentration: the lower the total boron concentration, the slower is the solid formation. The solid Eu(III) borate was characterized by IR spectroscopy, powder XRD and solid-state TRLFS. The determination of the europium to boron ratio portends the existence of pentaborate units in the amorphous solid.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{PlehnMegowMay2014,
author = {Plehn, Thomas and Megow, J{\"o}rg and May, Volkhard},
title = {Concerted charge and energy transfer processes in a highly flexible fullerene-dye system},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-98791},
pages = {10},
year = {2014},
abstract = {Photoinduced excitation energy transfer and accompanying charge separation are elucidated for a supramolecular system of a single fullerene covalently linked to six pyropheophorbide-a dye molecules. Molecular dynamics simulations are performed to gain an atomistic picture of the architecture and the surrounding solvent. Excitation energy transfer among the dye molecules and electron transfer from the excited dyes to the fullerene are described by a mixed quantum-classical version of the F{\"o}rster rate and the semiclassical Marcus rate, respectively. The mean characteristic time of energy redistribution lies in the range of 10 ps, while electron transfer proceeds within 150 ps. In between, on a 20 to 50 ps time-scale, conformational changes take place in the system. This temporal hierarchy of processes guarantees efficient charge separation, if the structure is exposed to a solvent. The fast energy transfer can adopt the dye excitation to the actual conformation. In this sense, the probability to achieve charge separation is large enough since any dominance of unfavorable conformations that exhibit a large dye-fullerene distance is circumvented. And the slow electron transfer may realize an averaging with respect to different conformations. To confirm the reliability of our computations, ensemble measurements on the charge separation dynamics are simulated and a very good agreement with the experimental data is obtained.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{WęcławskiTasiorHammannetal.2014,
author = {Węcławski, Marek K. and Tasior, Mariusz and Hammann, Tommy and Cywiński, Piotr J. and Gryko, Daniel T.},
title = {From π-expanded coumarins to π-expanded pentacenes},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-98822},
pages = {4},
year = {2014},
abstract = {The synthesis of two novel types of π-expanded coumarins has been developed. Modified Knoevenagel bis-condensation afforded 3,9-dioxa-perylene-2,8-diones. Subsequent oxidative aromatic coupling or light driven electrocyclization reaction led to dibenzo-1,7-dioxacoronene-2,8-dione. Unparalleled synthetic simplicity, straightforward purification and superb optical properties have the potential to bring these perylene and coronene analogs towards various applications.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{CywińskiNonoCharbonniereetal.2014,
author = {Cywiński, Piotr J. and Nono, Katia Nchimi and Charbonni{\`e}re, Lo{\"i}c J. and Hammann, Tommy and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd},
title = {Photophysical evaluation of a new functional terbium complex in FRET-based time-resolved homogenous fluoroassays},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-95390},
pages = {6060 -- 6067},
year = {2014},
abstract = {A new functional luminescent lanthanide complex (LLC) has been synthesized with terbium as a central lanthanide ion and biotin as a functional moiety. Unlike in typical lanthanide complexes assembled via carboxylic moieties, in the presented complex, four phosphate groups are chelating the central lanthanide ion. This special chemical assembly enhances the complex stability in phosphate buffers conventionally used in biochemistry. The complex synthesis strategy and photophysical properties are described as well as the performance in time-resolved F{\"o}rster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) assays. In those assays, this biotin-LLC transferred energy either to acceptor organic dyes (Cy5 or AF680) labelled on streptavidin or to quantum dots (QD655 or QD705) surface-functionalised with streptavidins. The permanent spatial donor-acceptor proximity is assured through strong and stable biotin-streptavidin binding. The energy transfer is evidenced from the quenching observed in donor emission and from a decrease in donor luminescence decay, both associated with simultaneous increase in acceptor intensity and in the decay time. The dye-based assays are realised in TRIS and in PBS, whereas QD-based systems are studied in borate buffer. The delayed emission analysis allows for quantifying the recognition process and for auto-fluorescence-free detection, which is particularly relevant for application in bioanalysis. In accordance with F{\"o}rster theory, F{\"o}rster-radii (R0) were found to be around 60 {\AA} for organic dyes and around 105 {\AA} for QDs. The FRET efficiency (η) reached 80\% and 25\% for dye and QD acceptors, respectively. Physical donor-acceptor distances (r) have been determined in the range 45-60 {\AA} for organic dye acceptors, while for acceptor QDs between 120 {\AA} and 145 {\AA}. This newly synthesised biotin-LLC extends the class of highly sensitive analytical tools to be applied in the bioanalytical methods such as time-resolved fluoroimmunoassays (TR-FIA), luminescent imaging and biosensing.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{MetzlerJeonCherstvyetal.2014,
author = {Metzler, Ralf and Jeon, Jae-Hyung and Cherstvy, Andrey G. and Barkai, Eli},
title = {Anomalous diffusion models and their properties},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-74448},
pages = {24128 -- 24164},
year = {2014},
abstract = {Modern microscopic techniques following the stochastic motion of labelled tracer particles have uncovered significant deviations from the laws of Brownian motion in a variety of animate and inanimate systems. Such anomalous diffusion can have different physical origins, which can be identified from careful data analysis. In particular, single particle tracking provides the entire trajectory of the traced particle, which allows one to evaluate different observables to quantify the dynamics of the system under observation. We here provide an extensive overview over different popular anomalous diffusion models and their properties. We pay special attention to their ergodic properties, highlighting the fact that in several of these models the long time averaged mean squared displacement shows a distinct disparity to the regular, ensemble averaged mean squared displacement. In these cases, data obtained from time averages cannot be interpreted by the standard theoretical results for the ensemble averages. Here we therefore provide a comparison of the main properties of the time averaged mean squared displacement and its statistical behaviour in terms of the scatter of the amplitudes between the time averages obtained from different trajectories. We especially demonstrate how anomalous dynamics may be identified for systems, which, on first sight, appear to be Brownian. Moreover, we discuss the ergodicity breaking parameters for the different anomalous stochastic processes and showcase the physical origins for the various behaviours. This Perspective is intended as a guidebook for both experimentalists and theorists working on systems, which exhibit anomalous diffusion.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{WessigGerngrossPapeetal.2014,
author = {Wessig, Pablo and Gerngroß, Maik and Pape, Simon and Bruhns, Philipp and Weber, Jens},
title = {Novel porous materials based on oligospiroketals (OSK)},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-74466},
pages = {31123 -- 31129},
year = {2014},
abstract = {New porous materials based on covalently connected monomers are presented. The key step of the synthesis is an acetalisation reaction. In previous years we used acetalisation reactions extensively to build up various molecular rods. Based on this approach, investigations towards porous polymeric materials were conducted by us. Here we wish to present the results of these studies in the synthesis of 1D polyacetals and porous 3D polyacetals. By scrambling experiments with 1D acetals we could prove that exchange reactions occur between different building blocks (evidenced by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry). Based on these results we synthesized porous 3D polyacetals under the same mild conditions.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{ZamponiPenfoldNachtegaaletal.2014,
author = {Zamponi, Flavio and Penfold, Thomas J. and Nachtegaal, Maarten and L{\"u}bcke, Andrea and Rittmann, Jochen and Milne, Chris J. and Chergui, Majed and van Bokhoven, Jeroen A.},
title = {Probing the dynamics of plasmon-excited hexanethiol-capped gold nanoparticles by picosecond X-ray absorption spectroscopy},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-74492},
pages = {23157 -- 23163},
year = {2014},
abstract = {Picosecond X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) is used to investigate the electronic and structural dynamics initiated by plasmon excitation of 1.8 nm diameter Au nanoparticles (NPs) functionalised with 1-hexanethiol. We show that 100 ps after photoexcitation the transient XAS spectrum is consistent with an 8\% expansion of the Au-Au bond length and a large increase in disorder associated with melting of the NPs. Recovery of the ground state occurs with a time constant of ∼1.8 ns, arising from thermalisation with the environment. Simulations reveal that the transient spectrum exhibits no signature of charge separation at 100 ps and allows us to estimate an upper limit for the quantum yield (QY) of this process to be <0.1.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{CherstvyChechkinMetzler2014,
author = {Cherstvy, Andrey G. and Chechkin, Aleksei V. and Metzler, Ralf},
title = {Particle invasion, survival, and non-ergodicity in 2D diffusion processes with space-dependent diffusivity},
number = {168},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-74021},
pages = {1591 -- 1601},
year = {2014},
abstract = {We study the thermal Markovian diffusion of tracer particles in a 2D medium with spatially varying diffusivity D(r), mimicking recently measured, heterogeneous maps of the apparent diffusion coefficient in biological cells. For this heterogeneous diffusion process (HDP) we analyse the mean squared displacement (MSD) of the tracer particles, the time averaged MSD, the spatial probability density function, and the first passage time dynamics from the cell boundary to the nucleus. Moreover we examine the non-ergodic properties of this process which are important for the correct physical interpretation of time averages of observables obtained from single particle tracking experiments. From extensive computer simulations of the 2D stochastic Langevin equation we present an in-depth study of this HDP. In particular, we find that the MSDs along the radial and azimuthal directions in a circular domain obey anomalous and Brownian scaling, respectively. We demonstrate that the time averaged MSD stays linear as a function of the lag time and the system thus reveals a weak ergodicity breaking. Our results will enable one to rationalise the diffusive motion of larger tracer particles such as viruses or submicron beads in biological cells.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{MeyerMatissekMuelleretal.2014,
author = {Meyer, S{\"o}ren and Matissek, M. and M{\"u}ller, Sandra Marie and Taleshi, M. S. and Ebert, Franziska and Francesconi, Kevin A. and Schwerdtle, Tanja},
title = {In vitro toxicological characterisation of three arsenic-containing hydrocarbons},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-74201},
pages = {1023 -- 1033},
year = {2014},
abstract = {Arsenic-containing hydrocarbons are one group of fat-soluble organic arsenic compounds (arsenolipids) found in marine fish and other seafood. A risk assessment of arsenolipids is urgently needed, but has not been possible because of the total lack of toxicological data. In this study the cellular toxicity of three arsenic-containing hydrocarbons was investigated in cultured human bladder (UROtsa) and liver (HepG2) cells. Cytotoxicity of the arsenic-containing hydrocarbons was comparable to that of arsenite, which was applied as the toxic reference arsenical. A large cellular accumulation of arsenic, as measured by ICP-MS/MS, was observed after incubation of both cell lines with the arsenolipids. Moreover, the toxic mode of action shown by the three arsenic-containing hydrocarbons seemed to differ from that observed for arsenite. Evidence suggests that the high cytotoxic potential of the lipophilic arsenicals results from a decrease in the cellular energy level. This first in vitro based risk assessment cannot exclude a risk to human health related to the presence of arsenolipids in seafood, and indicates the urgent need for further toxicity studies in experimental animals to fully assess this possible risk.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{UnterbergLeffersHuebneretal.2014,
author = {Unterberg, Marlies and Leffers, Larissa and H{\"u}bner, Florian and Humpf, Hans-Ulrich and Lepikhov, Konstantin and Walter, J{\"o}rn and Ebert, Franziska and Schwerdtle, Tanja},
title = {Toxicity of arsenite and thio-DMAV after long-term (21 days) incubation of human urothelial cells: cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and epigenetics},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-76239},
pages = {456 -- 464},
year = {2014},
abstract = {This study aims to further mechanistically understand toxic modes of action after chronic inorganic arsenic exposure. Therefore long-term incubation studies in cultured cells were carried out, to display chronically attained changes, which cannot be observed in the generally applied in vitro short-term incubation studies. Particularly, the cytotoxic, genotoxic and epigenetic effects of an up to 21 days incubation of human urothelial (UROtsa) cells with pico- to nanomolar concentrations of iAsIII and its metabolite thio-DMAV were compared. After 21 days of incubation, cytotoxic effects were strongly enhanced in the case of iAsIII and might partly be due to glutathione depletion and genotoxic effects on the chromosomal level. These results are in strong contrast to cells exposed to thio-DMAV. Thus, cells seemed to be able to adapt to this arsenical, as indicated among others by an increase in the cellular glutathione level. Most interestingly, picomolar concentrations of both iAsIII and thio-DMAV caused global DNA hypomethylation in UROtsa cells, which was quantified in parallel by 5-medC immunostaining and a newly established, reliable, high resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS)-based test system. This is the first time that epigenetic effects are reported for thio-DMAV; iAsIII induced epigenetic effects occur in at least 8000 fold lower concentrations as reported in vitro before. The fact that both arsenicals cause DNA hypomethylation at really low, exposure-relevant concentrations in human urothelial cells suggests that this epigenetic effect might contribute to inorganic arsenic induced carcinogenicity, which for sure has to be further investigated in future studies.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{GhoshCherstvyMetzler2014,
author = {Ghosh, Surya K. and Cherstvy, Andrey G. and Metzler, Ralf},
title = {Non-universal tracer diffusion in crowded media of non-inert obstacles},
publisher = {The Royal Society of Chemistry},
address = {Cambridge},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-77128},
pages = {1847 -- 1858},
year = {2014},
abstract = {We study the diffusion of a tracer particle, which moves in continuum space between a lattice of excluded volume, immobile non-inert obstacles. In particular, we analyse how the strength of the tracer-obstacle interactions and the volume occupancy of the crowders alter the diffusive motion of the tracer. From the details of partitioning of the tracer diffusion modes between trapping states when bound to obstacles and bulk diffusion, we examine the degree of localisation of the tracer in the lattice of crowders. We study the properties of the tracer diffusion in terms of the ensemble and time averaged mean squared displacements, the trapping time distributions, the amplitude variation of the time averaged mean squared displacements, and the non-Gaussianity parameter of the diffusing tracer. We conclude that tracer-obstacle adsorption and binding triggers a transient anomalous diffusion. From a very narrow spread of recorded individual time averaged trajectories we exclude continuous type random walk processes as the underlying physical model of the tracer diffusion in our system. For moderate tracer-crowder attraction the motion is found to be fully ergodic, while at stronger attraction strength a transient disparity between ensemble and time averaged mean squared displacements occurs. We also put our results into perspective with findings from experimental single-particle tracking and simulations of the diffusion of tagged tracers in dense crowded suspensions. Our results have implications for the diffusion, transport, and spreading of chemical components in highly crowded environments inside living cells and other structured liquids.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{ShinCherstvyMetzler2014,
author = {Shin, Jaeoh and Cherstvy, Andrey G. and Metzler, Ralf},
title = {Kinetics of polymer looping with macromolecular crowding: effects of volume fraction and crowder size},
publisher = {The Royal Society of Chemistry},
address = {Cambridge},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-76961},
pages = {472 -- 488},
year = {2014},
abstract = {The looping of polymers such as DNA is a fundamental process in the molecular biology of living cells, whose interior is characterised by a high degree of molecular crowding. We here investigate in detail the looping dynamics of flexible polymer chains in the presence of different degrees of crowding. From the analysis of the looping-unlooping rates and the looping probabilities of the chain ends we show that the presence of small crowders typically slows down the chain dynamics but larger crowders may in fact facilitate the looping. We rationalise these non-trivial and often counterintuitive effects of the crowder size on the looping kinetics in terms of an effective solution viscosity and standard excluded volume. It is shown that for small crowders the effect of an increased viscosity dominates, while for big crowders we argue that confinement effects (caging) prevail. The tradeoff between both trends can thus result in the impediment or facilitation of polymer looping, depending on the crowder size. We also examine how the crowding volume fraction, chain length, and the attraction strength of the contact groups of the polymer chain affect the looping kinetics and hairpin formation dynamics. Our results are relevant for DNA looping in the absence and presence of protein mediation, DNA hairpin formation, RNA folding, and the folding of polypeptide chains under biologically relevant high-crowding conditions.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{MorgnerLecointreCharbonniereetal.2014,
author = {Morgner, Frank and Lecointre, Alexandre and Charbonni{\`e}re, Loic J. and L{\"o}hmannsr{\"o}ben, Hans-Gerd},
title = {Detecting free hemoglobin in blood plasma and serum with luminescent terbium complexes},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-99485},
pages = {6},
year = {2014},
abstract = {Hemolysis, the rupturing of red blood cells, can result from numerous medical conditions (in vivo) or occur after collecting blood specimen or extracting plasma and serum out of whole blood (in vitro). In clinical laboratory practice, hemolysis can be a serious problem due to its potential to bias detection of various analytes or biomarkers. Here we present the first ''mix-and-measure'' method to assess the degree of hemolysis in biosamples using luminescence spectroscopy. Luminescent terbium complexes (LTC) were studied in the presence of free hemoglobin (Hb) as indicators for hemolysis in TRIS-buffer, and in fresh human plasma with absorption, excitation and emission measurements. Our findings indicate dynamic as well as resonance energy transfer (FRET) between the LTC and the porphyrin ligand of hemoglobin. This transfer leads to a decrease in luminescence intensity and decay time even at nanomolar hemoglobin concentrations either in buffer or plasma. Luminescent terbium complexes are very sensitive to free hemoglobin in buffer and blood plasma. Due to the instant change in luminescence properties of the LTC in presence of Hb it is possible to access the concentration of hemoglobin via spectroscopic methods without incubation time or further treatment of the sample thus enabling a rapid and sensitive detection of hemolysis in clinical diagnostics.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{Laschewsky2014,
author = {Laschewsky, Andr{\´e}},
title = {Structures and synthesis of zwitterionic polymers},
series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe},
journal = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe},
number = {1043},
issn = {1866-8372},
doi = {10.25932/publishup-47616},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-476167},
pages = {60},
year = {2014},
abstract = {The structures and synthesis of polyzwitterions ("polybetaines") are reviewed, emphasizing the literature of the past decade. Particular attention is given to the general challenges faced, and to successful strategies to obtain polymers with a true balance of permanent cationic and anionic groups, thus resulting in an overall zero charge. Also, the progress due to applying new methodologies from general polymer synthesis, such as controlled polymerization methods or the use of "click" chemical reactions is presented. Furthermore, the emerging topic of responsive ("smart") polyzwitterions is addressed. The considerations and critical discussions are illustrated by typical examples.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{BaldKeller2014,
author = {Bald, Ilko and Keller, Adrian},
title = {Molecular processes studied at a single-molecule level using DNA origami nanostructures and atomic force microscopy},
series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe},
journal = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe},
number = {9},
issn = {1866-8372},
doi = {10.25932/publishup-47584},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-475843},
pages = {13803 -- 13823},
year = {2014},
abstract = {DNA origami nanostructures allow for the arrangement of different functionalities such as proteins, specific DNA structures, nanoparticles, and various chemical modifications with unprecedented precision. The arranged functional entities can be visualized by atomic force microscopy (AFM) which enables the study of molecular processes at a single-molecular level. Examples comprise the investigation of chemical reactions, electron-induced bond breaking, enzymatic binding and cleavage events, and conformational transitions in DNA. In this paper, we provide an overview of the advances achieved in the field of single-molecule investigations by applying atomic force microscopy to functionalized DNA origami substrates.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{SchmidtBehlLendleinetal.2014,
author = {Schmidt, Christian and Behl, Marc and Lendlein, Andreas and Bauermann, Sabine},
title = {Synthesis of high molecular weight polyglycolide in supercritical carbon dioxide},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-99439},
year = {2014},
abstract = {Polyglycolide (PGA) is a biodegradable polymer with multiple applications in the medical sector. Here the synthesis of high molecular weight polyglycolide by ring-opening polymerization of diglycolide is reported. For the first time stabilizer free supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) was used as a reaction medium. scCO2 allowed for a reduction in reaction temperature compared to conventional processes. Together with the lowering of monomer concentration and consequently reduced heat generation compared to bulk reactions thermal decomposition of the product occurring already during polymerization is strongly reduced. The reaction temperatures and pressures were varied between 120 and 150 °C and 145 to 1400 bar. Tin(II) ethyl hexanoate and 1-dodecanol were used as catalyst and initiator, respectively. The highest number average molecular weight of 31 200 g mol-1 was obtained in 5 hours from polymerization at 120 °C and 530 bar. In all cases the products were obtained as a dry white powder. Remarkably, independent of molecular weight the melting temperatures were always at (219 ± 2) °C.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{SchwarzeMuellerAstetal.2014,
author = {Schwarze, Thomas and M{\"u}ller, Holger and Ast, Sandra and Steinbr{\"u}ck, D{\"o}rte and Eidner, Sascha and Geißler, Felix and Kumke, Michael Uwe and Holdt, Hans-J{\"u}rgen},
title = {Fluorescence lifetime-based sensing of sodium by an optode},
publisher = {The Royal Society of Chemistry},
address = {Cambridge},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-76785},
pages = {14167 -- 14170},
year = {2014},
abstract = {We report a 1,2,3-triazol fluoroionophore for detecting Na+ that shows in vitro enhancement in the Na+-induced fluorescence intensity and decay time. The Na+-selective molecule 1 was incorporated into a hydrogel as a part of a fiber optical sensor. This sensor allows the direct determination of Na+ in the range of 1-10 mM by measuring reversible fluorescence decay time changes.},
language = {en}
}
@misc{MeyerSchulzJeibmannetal.2014,
author = {Meyer, S{\"o}ren and Schulz, Jacqueline and Jeibmann, Astrid and Taleshi, Mojtaba S. and Ebert, Franziska and Francesconi, Kevin and Schwerdtle, Tanja},
title = {Arsenic-containing hydrocarbons are toxic in the in vivo model Drosophila melanogaster},
volume = {11},
number = {6},
url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-76819},
pages = {2010 -- 2014},
year = {2014},
abstract = {Arsenic-containing hydrocarbons (AsHC) constitute one group of arsenolipids that have been identified in seafood. In this first in vivo toxicity study for AsHCs, we show that AsHCs exert toxic effects in Drosophila melanogaster in a concentration range similar to that of arsenite. In contrast to arsenite, however, AsHCs cause developmental toxicity in the late developmental stages of Drosophila melanogaster. This work illustrates the need for a full characterisation of the toxicity of AsHCs in experimental animals to finally assess the risk to human health related to the presence of arsenolipids in seafood.},
language = {en}
}