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Polymer optical fibers (POFs) are a rather new tool for high-speed data transfer by modulated light. They allow the transport of high amounts of data over distances up to about 100 m without be influenced by external electromagnetic fields. Due to organic chemical nature of POFs, they are sensitive to the climate of their environment and therefore the optical fiber properties are as well. Hence, the optical stability is a key issue for long-term applications of POFs. The causes for a loss of optical transmission due to climatic exposures (aging/degradation) are researched by means of chemical analytical tools such as chemiluminescence (CL) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy for five different (with respect to manufacturers) step-index multimode PMMA based POFs and for seven different climatic conditions. Three of the five POF samples are studied more in detail to realize the effects of individual parameters and for forecasting longterm optical stability by short-term exposure tests. At first, the unexposed POF components (core, cladding, and bare POF as combination of core and cladding) are characterized with respect to important physical and chemical properties. The glass transition temperature Tg, and the melting temperature Tm are in the region of 120 °C to 140 °C, the molecular weight (Mw) of cores is in the order of 105 g mol-1. POFs are found to have different chemical compositions of their claddings as could be detected by FTIR, but identical compositions of their cores. Two of the POFs are exposed as cables (core, cladding and jacket) for about 3300 hours to the climate 92 °C / 95 % relative humidity (RH) resulting in a different transmission decrease. Investigating the related unexposed and exposed bare POFs for degradation using CL, FTIR, thermogravimetry (TG), UV/visible transmittance and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) suggest that claddings of POFs are more affected than cores. Probably the observed loss of transmission is mainly due to increased light absorption and imperfections at the core-cladding boundary caused by a large degradation of claddings. Hence, it is highly possible that the optical transmission stability of POFs is governed mainly by the thermo-oxidative stability of the cladding and minor of the core. Three bare POFs (core and cladding only) are exposed for different duration of exposure time (30 hours to 4500 hours) to 92 °C / 95 %RH, 92 °C / 50 %RH, 50 °C / 95 %RH, 90 °C / low humidity, 100 °C / low humidity, 110 °C / low humidity and 120 °C / low humidity. In these climates their transmission variations are found to be different from each other, too. The outcomes strongly inform that under high temperature and high humid climates physical changes such as volume expansion, are the main sources for the loss of optical transmission. Also, the optical transmission stability of POFs is found to be dependent on chemical compositions of claddings. Under high temperature and low humid conditions, a loss of transmission at the early stages of the exposure is mainly caused by physical changes, presumable by corecladding interface imperfections. For the later stages of exposures it is proposed to an additional increase of light absorption by core and cladding owes to degradation. Optical simulation results obtained parallel by Mr. L. Jankowski (a PhD student of BAM) are found to confirm these results. For bare POFs, too, the optical stability of POFs seems to depend on their thermo-oxidative stability. Some short-term exposure tests are conducted to realize influences of individual climatic parameters on the transmission property of POFs. It is found that at stationary high temperature and variable humidity conditions POFs display to a certain amount a reversible transmission loss due to physically absorbed water. But in the case of varying temperature and constant high humidity such reversibility is hardly noticeable. However, at room temperature and varying humidity, POFs display fully reversible transmission loss. The whole research described above has to be regarded as a starting point for further investigations. The restricted distribution of fundamental POF data by the manufacturers and the time consuming aging by climatic exposures restrict the results more or less to the samples, investigated here. Significant general statements require for example additional information concerning the variation of POF properties due to production. Nevertheless the tests, described here, have the capability for approximating and forecasting the long-term optical transmission stability of POFs. -------------- Auch im Druck erschienen: Appajaiah, Anilkumar: Climatic stability of polymer optical fibers (POF) / Anilkumar Appajaiah. - Bremerhaven : Wirtschaftsverl. NW, Verl. für neue Wiss., 2005. - Getr. Zählung [ca. 175 S.]. : Ill., graph. Darst. - (BAM-Dissertationsreihe ; 9) ISBN 3-86509-302-7
New chain transfer agents for free radical polymerisation via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) were synthesised that are particularly suited for aqueous solution polymerisation. The new compounds bear dithioester and trithiocarbonate moieties as well as permanently ionic groups to confer solubility in water. Their stability against hydrolysis was studied, and compared with the one of a frequently employed water-soluble RAFT agent, using UV-Vis-spectroscopy and H-1-NMR measurements. An improved resistance to hydrolysis was found for the new RAFT agents compared to the reference one, providing good stabilities in the pH range between 1 and 8, and up to temperatures of 70 degreesC. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved
Nanostructured materials are the materials having structural features on the scale of nanometers i.e. 10-9 m. the structural features can enhance the natural properties of the materials or induce additional properties, which are useful for day to technology as well as the future technologies One way to synthesize nanostructured materials is using templating techniques. The templating process involves use of a certain “mould” or “scaffold” to generate the structure. The mould is called as the template, can be a single molecule or assembly of molecule or a larger object, which has its own structure. The product material can be obtained by filling the space around the template with a “precursor”, transformation of precursor into the desired material and then removal of template to get product. The precursor can be any chemical moiety that can be easily transformed in to the desired material. Alternatively the desired material is processed into very tiny bricks or “nano building blocks (NBB)” and the product is obtained by arrangement of the NBB by using a scaffold. We synthesized porous metal oxide spheres of namely TiO2-M2O3: titanium dioxide- M-oxide (M = aluminum, gallium and indium) TiO2-M2O3 and cerium oxide-zirconium oxide solid solution. We used porous polymeric beads as templates. These beads used for chromatographic purposes. For the synthesis of TiO2-M2O3 we used metal- alkoxides as precursor. The pore of beads were filled with precursor and then reacted with water to give transformation of the precursor to amorphous oxide network. The network is crystallized and template is removed by heat treatment at high temperatures. In a similar way we obtained porous spheres of CexZr1-xO2. For this we synthesized nanoparticle of CexZr1-xO2 and used then for the templating process to obtain porous CexZr1-xO2 spheres. Additionally, using the same nanoparticles we synthesized nano-porous powder using self-assembly process between a block-copolymers scaffold and nanoparticles. Morphological and physico-chemical properties of these materials were studies systematically by using various analytical techniques TiO2-M2O3 material were tested for photocatalytic degradation of 2-Chlorophenol a poisonous pollutant. While CexZr1-xO2 spheres were tested for methanol steam reforming reaction to generate hydrogen, which is a fuel for future generation power sources like fuel cells. All the materials showed good catalytic performance.
Deuteration effects on the vibronic structure of the emission and excitation spectra of triangular [4]phenylene (D3h[4]phenylene) were studied using laser-excited Shpolskii spectroscopy (LESS) in an octane matrix at 4.2 K. For correct assignment of the vibrational modes, the experimental results were compared with calculated frequencies (B3LYP/6-31G*). CH vibrations were identified by their characteristic isotopic shifts in the spectra of deuterated triangular [4]phenylenes. Two CC stretching modes, at 100 cm–1 and 1176 cm–1, suitable as probes for bond strength changes in the excited state, were identified. The isotope effect on the internal conversion rates of triangular [4]phenylene was evaluated from measurements of temperature dependent lifetime. Isotope dependency and the magnitude of the internal conversion rates indicate that internal conversion in triangular [4]phenylene is most likely induced by CH vibrations. The results obtained by LESS and lifetime measurements were compared with PM3 PECI calculations of the excited state structure. The theoretical results and the relation between ground and excited state vibration energies of the 1176 cm–1 probe vibration indicate a reduction of bond alternation of the central cyclohexatriene ring in the excited state.
Deuteration effects on the vibronic structure of the emission and excitation spectra of triangular [ 4] phenylene (D-3h [4]phenylene) were studied using laser-excited Shpol'skii spectroscopy (LESS) in an octane matrix at 4.2 K. For correct assignment of the vibrational modes, the experimental results were compared with calculated frequencies (B3LYP/6-31G*). CH vibrations were identified by their characteristic isotopic shifts in the spectra of deuterated triangular [4]phenylenes. Two CC stretching modes, at 100 cm(-1) and 1176 cm(-1), suitable as probes for bond strength changes in the excited state, were identified. The isotope effect on the internal conversion rates of triangular [4] phenylene was evaluated from measurements of temperature dependent lifetime. Isotope dependency and the magnitude of the internal conversion rates indicate that internal conversion in triangular [4] phenylene is most likely induced by CH vibrations. The results obtained by LESS and lifetime measurements were compared with PM3 PECI calculations of the excited state structure. The theoretical results and the relation between ground and excited state vibration energies of the 1176 cm(-1) probe vibration indicate a reduction of bond alternation of the central cyclohexatriene ring in the excited state
On the basis of absorption measurements in the near-infrared (NIR) spectral range, a new method for the quantification of the ethanol content of beer is presented. Instead of the multivariate calibration models most commonly employed in NIR spectroscopic works, we use interpretive difference spectroscopy: Two wavelengths are selected according to the assignment of the absorption bands of the main substances of content of beer in the NIR region, and the difference between the absorbances at these wavelengths is used for ethanol quantification. Absorption spectra of the dominating beer ingredients are discussed and the calibration procedure with ethanol/water mixtures is shown. Robustness against the carbohydrate content of beer samples was demonstrated by analyzing solutions of ethanol and maltose in water. Validation of the method was performed with various beer samples with an ethanol concentration range between 0.5 and 7.7 vol %. The pertinent advantage of the procedure developed in this work is the indication that the results are independent from seasonal variations of the ingredients, which is of high interest for products with natural ingredients such as beer
Ellipsometrische Lichtstreuung als neue Methode zur Charakterisierung der Grenzfläche von Kolloiden
(2004)
Die ellipsometrische Lichtstreuung wird als eine neue, leistungsfähige Methode zur Charakterisierung von Schichten um kolloidale Partikel vorgestellt. Theoretische Grundlage der Methode ist die Mie-Theorie der Lichtstreuung. Experimentell wurde die Polarisationsoptik eines Null-Ellipsometers in den Strahlengang eines Lichtstreuaufbaus eingebaut. Wie in der Reflexionsellipsometrie um den Brewsterwinkel herum erhält man in der ellipsometrischen Streuung einen Winkelbereich, in dem die Methode empfindlich auf Schichten an der Oberfläche der Partikel ist. An verschiedenen Systemen wurde die Tauglichkeit der ellipsometrischen Streuung zur Charakterisierung von Schichten auf Partikeln demonstriert. So wurden Dicke und Brechungsindex einer thermosensitiven Schicht von Poly(N-isopropylacrylamid) auf einem Poly(methylmethacrylat)-Kern bestimmt. Damit ist es möglich, experimentell den Schichtbrechungsindex und damit den Quellungsgrad zu bestimmen. Des Weiteren wurde der Einfluss der NaCl-Konzentration auf die Polyelektrolythülle von Poly(methylmethacrylat)-Poly(styrolsulfonat)-Blockcopolymer-Partikeln untersucht. Die Polyelektrolytketten liegen im hier untersuchten Beispiel nicht gestreckt vor. Als drittes wurde die Verteilung von niedermolekularen Ionen um elektrostatisch stabilisierte Poly(styrol)-Latexpartikel in Wasser untersucht. Hier wurde gezeigt, dass die beobachteten Schichtdicken und Schichtbrechungsindizes viel größer sind, als nach der klassischen Poisson-Boltzmann-Theorie zu erwarten ist. Des Weiteren wurde die Doppelbrechung von unilamellaren Lipidvesikeln bestimmt. Außerdem wurden Messungen der dynamische Lichtstreuung im Intensitätsminimum der Ellipsometrie durchgeführt. Dabei wird ein Prozess mit einer Korrelationszeit, die unabhängig vom Streuvektor, aber abhängig von der verwendeten Wellenlänge ist, sichtbar. Die Natur dieses Prozesses konnte hier nicht vollständig geklärt werden.
The antibacterial activities of ethyl acetate, methanol and aqueous extracts of the stem bark of Dichrostachys cinerea and the roots of Parkia bicolor have been evaluated. Ethyl acetate extracts have been investigated, studies that led to a series of known compounds, amongst which many are reported here for the very first time from both the species
A convenient synthesis of a racemic A-ring precursor of dihydroxyvitamin D-3 (calcitriol) is described. The key step involves the singlet oxygen ene reaction of the Lythgoe lactone, which proceeds with excellent regio- and good diastereoselectivities. Strong polar interactions are operative during the attack of O-1(2) to the double bond, which is important for the mechanism of such reactions
Two columnar phases forming 2,4,6-triarylamino-1,3,5-triazines have been investigated in binary mixtures with calamitic and non-liquid crystalline benzoic acids carrying one or two alkoxy chains at the aromatic core. The triazines form hydrogen bonded aggregates with the complementary acids. Each investigated equimolar mixture exhibits a columnar mesophase due to segregation of the H-bonded polar core region from the lipophilic aliphatic molecular segments. The cross sectional shape of cylindrical aggregates and, therefore, the two-dimensional lattice symmetries, hexagonal or rectangular, are defined by the number of alkoxy chains of the benzoic acid component
New heterocyclic electron donors based on. a 1,3,5-triazine nucleus are presented. Three phenyl rings are grafted to the triazine core either via secondary amino groups or by a direct C,C-linkage and a specific number of decyloxy chains is attached to the molecular periphery. The compounds are non-liquid crystalline in their pure states. Lamellar or columnar mesophases are induced by attractive interactions with electron acceptors
Stereoselektive Synthese von asymmetrisch Benzyl-H-deuterierten Dibenzylbutyrolacton-Lignanzen
(2004)
In dieser Arbeit wird ein chemisches Abgussverfahren für selbstorganisierte Strukturen in Lösung verwendet, das es ermöglicht definierte poröse Materialien mit Strukturierung auf der Nanometerskala herzustellen. Ähnlich wie beim Gussverfahren von Werkstücken wird die Vorlage durch ein geeignetes Material abgebildet. Durch Entfernen dieser Vorlage erhält man ein poröses (mit Hohlräumen durchsetztes) Negativ derselben. Die auf diese Weise erhaltenen Materialien sind in mehrerer Hinsicht interessant: So lassen sich aus ihrer Morphologie Rückschlüsse über die Natur der selbstorganisierten Strukturen erhalten, da der hier verwendete Abbildungsprozess selbst kleinste strukturelle Details erfasst. Die Hohlräume der synthetisierten porösen Stoffe hingegen können als winzige Reaktionsgefäße, sogenannte "Nano-Reaktoren" verwendet werden. Dies ermöglicht sowohl die Synthese von Nano-Partikeln, die auf anderem Wege nicht zugänglich sind, als auch die Möglichkeit Einflüsse der räumlichen Restriktion auf die Reaktion zu untersuchen. Besonders räumlich ausgedehnte Strukturen sollten hierbei Auffälligkeiten zeigen. Somit ist die Gliederung der Arbeit vorgegeben: - Die Herstellung und Charakterisierung von porösen Stoffen und selbstorganisierten Strukturen - Ihre Verwendung als "Nano-Reaktor"
An acyclic alkene derived from a carbohydrate is employed as a substrate for manganese-mediated radical reactions for the first time. The addition of malonate is interesting for the mechanism of such reactions, whereas acetic acid as radical precursor affords lactones in excellent yield. The main diastereomer was easily separated and represents a key intermediate in the synthesis of KDO
Binucleating aza-sulfonate and aza-sulfinate macrocycles : Synthesis and coordination chemistry
(2004)
The preparation and ligating properties of S-oxygenated derivatives of a macrobinucleating hexaazadithiophenolate macrocycle H2L1 of the Robson type towards nickel(II) and zinc(II) ions are reported. Nickel complexes of the hexaazadiphenylsulfonate ligand (L-2)(2-)[(L-2)Ni-2(II)(mu-L)](+)(L = m-Cl-OBz(-) (3), Cl- (4) and OAc- (6)] are readily obtained in high yields by oxidation of the respective [(L-1)Ni-2(II)(mu-L)](+) parent complexes [L = m- Cl-OBz- (2), Cl- (1), OAc- (5)] with meta-chloroperoxybenzoic acid or hydrogen peroxide. Decomposition of the sulfonate complexes gives the free macrocycle H2L2 which, upon treatment with Zn(OAc)(2)(.)2H(2)O, produces the diamagnetic zinc complex [(L-2)Z(2)(II)(OAc)](+) (8). A dinuclear Cu-II complex of the hexaazadisulfinate derivative (L-3')(2-), [(L-3)CU2II](2+) (9), is formed rather unexpectedly by air oxidation of (L-1)(2-) in the presence of Cu-I. The crystal- structure determinations of the perchlorate or tetraphenylborate salts of 2, 3, and 4 show that the new ligands support the formation of binuclear complexes with bowl-shaped, calixarene-like binding cavities. NMR spectroscopic studies of 8 show that the complexes retain their solid-state structures in solution. A crystal-structure determination of 9 reveals two five-coordinate Cu-II ions bridged by the two sulfinate functions of (L-3)(2-)