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Correcting the polarization effect in low frequency Dielectric Spectroscopy
We demonstrate a simple and robust methodology for measuring and analyzing
the polarization impedance appearing at interface between electrodes and ionic
solutions, in the frequency range from 1 to Hz. The method assumes no
particular behavior of the electrode polarization impedance and it only makes
use of the fact that the polarization effect dies out with frequency. The
method allows a direct and un-biased measurement of the polarization impedance,
whose behavior with the applied voltages and ionic concentration is
methodically investigated. Furthermore, based on the previous findings, we
propose a protocol for correcting the polarization effect in low frequency
Dielectric Spectroscopy measurements of colloids. This could potentially lead
to the quantitative resolution of the -dispersion regime of live cells
in suspension
Effect of pump-probe detuning on the Faraday rotation and ellipticity signals of mode-locked spins in InGaAs quantum dots
We have studied the Faraday rotation and ellipticity signals in ensembles of
singly-charged (In,Ga)As/GaAs quantum dots by pump-probe spectroscopy. For
degenerate pump and probe we observe that the Faraday rotation signal amplitude
first grows with increasing the time separation between pump and probe before a
decay is observed for large temporal separations. The temporal behavior of the
ellipticity signal, on the other hand, is regular: its amplitude decays with
the separation. By contrast, for detuned pump and probe the Faraday rotation
and ellipticty signals both exhibit similar and conventional behavior. The
experimental results are well described in the frame of a recently developed
microscopic theory [Phys. Rev. B 80, 104436 (2009)]. The comparison between
calculations and experimental data allows us to provide insight into the
spectral dependence of the electron spin precession frequencies and extract the
electron g-factor dependence on energy.Comment: 9 pages, 7 figure
Biological Control of Sheep Parasites using Duddingtonia flagrans: Trials on Commercial Farms in Sweden
Trials were conducted on 3 commercial sheep farms in Sweden to assess the effect of administering spores of the nematode trapping fungus, Duddingtonia flagrans, together with supplementary feed to lactating ewes for the first 6 weeks from turn-out on pastures in spring. Also control groups of ewes, receiving only feed supplement, were established on all 3 farms. Groups were monitored by intensive parasitological investigation. The ewes and their lambs were moved in late June to saved pastures for summer grazing, the lambs receiving an anthelmintic treatment at this time. After approximately 6 weeks on summer pasture the lambs were weaned, treated a second time with anthelmintic, and returned to their original lambing pastures for finishing. Decisions as to when lambs were to be marketed were entirely at the discretion of the farmer co-operators. No difference in lamb performance was found between the two treatments on all three farms. This was attributed to the high levels of nutrition initially of the ewes limiting their post-partum rise in nematode faecal egg counts in spring, which in turn resulted in low levels of nematode infection on pastures throughout the autumn period. Additionally, pastures were of good quality for the lambs during the finishing period, so they grew at optimal rates as far as the farmers were concerned
Third-Generation W(CNAr)â Photoreductants (CNAr = Fused-Ring and Alkynyl-Bridged Arylisocyanides)
Homoleptic tungsten(0) arylisocyanides possess photophysical and photochemical properties that rival those of archetypal ruthenium(II) and iridium(III) polypyridine complexes. Previous studies established that extending the Ï-system of 2,6-diisopropylphenylisocyanide (CNDipp) by coupling aryl substituents para to the isocyanide functionality results in W(CNDippAr)â oligoarylisocyanide complexes with greatly enhanced metal-to-ligand charge transfer (MLCT) excited-state properties relative to those of W(CNDipp)â. Extending electronic modifications to delineate additional design principles for this class of photosensitizers, herein we report a series of W(CNAr)â compounds with naphthalene-based fused-ring (CN-1-(2-â±Pr)-Naph) and CNDipp-based alkynyl-bridged (CNDipp^(CC)Ar) arylisocyanide ligands. Systematic variation of the secondary aromatic system in the CNDippCCAr platform provides a straightforward method to modulate the photophysical properties of W(CNDipp^(CC)Ar)â complexes, allowing access to an extended range of absorption/luminescence profiles and highly reducing excited states, while maintaining the high molar absorptivity MLCT absorption bands, high photoluminescence quantum yields, and long excited-state lifetimes of previous W(CNAr)â complexes. Notably, W(CN-1-(2-iPr)-Naph)â exhibits the longest excited-state lifetime of all W(CNAr)â complexes explored thus far, highlighting the potential benefits of utilizing fused-ring arylisocyanide ligands in the construction of tungsten(0) photoreductants
Third-Generation W(CNAr)â Photoreductants (CNAr = Fused-Ring and Alkynyl-Bridged Arylisocyanides)
Homoleptic tungsten(0) arylisocyanides possess photophysical and photochemical properties that rival those of archetypal ruthenium(II) and iridium(III) polypyridine complexes. Previous studies established that extending the Ï-system of 2,6-diisopropylphenylisocyanide (CNDipp) by coupling aryl substituents para to the isocyanide functionality results in W(CNDippAr)â oligoarylisocyanide complexes with greatly enhanced metal-to-ligand charge transfer (MLCT) excited-state properties relative to those of W(CNDipp)â. Extending electronic modifications to delineate additional design principles for this class of photosensitizers, herein we report a series of W(CNAr)â compounds with naphthalene-based fused-ring (CN-1-(2-â±Pr)-Naph) and CNDipp-based alkynyl-bridged (CNDipp^(CC)Ar) arylisocyanide ligands. Systematic variation of the secondary aromatic system in the CNDippCCAr platform provides a straightforward method to modulate the photophysical properties of W(CNDipp^(CC)Ar)â complexes, allowing access to an extended range of absorption/luminescence profiles and highly reducing excited states, while maintaining the high molar absorptivity MLCT absorption bands, high photoluminescence quantum yields, and long excited-state lifetimes of previous W(CNAr)â complexes. Notably, W(CN-1-(2-iPr)-Naph)â exhibits the longest excited-state lifetime of all W(CNAr)â complexes explored thus far, highlighting the potential benefits of utilizing fused-ring arylisocyanide ligands in the construction of tungsten(0) photoreductants
Characterization of different fruit wines made from cacao, cupuassu, gabiroba, jaboticaba and umbu
The main aim of this work was to produce fruit wines from pulp of gabiroba, cacao, umbu, cupuassu and jaboticaba and characterize them using gas chromatographyâmass spectrometry for determination of minor compounds and gas chromatography-flame ionization detection for major compounds. Ninety-nine compounds (C6 compounds, alcohols, monoterpenic alcohols, monoterpenic oxides, ethyl esters, acetates, volatile phenols, acids, carbonyl compounds, sulfur compounds and sugars) were identified in fruit wines. The typical composition for each fruit wine was evidenced by principal component analysis and Tukey test. The yeast UFLA CA 1162 was efficient in the fermentation of the fruit pulp used in this work. The identification and quantification of the compounds allowed a good characterization of the fruit wines. With our results, we conclude that the use of tropical fruits in the production of fruit wines is a viable alternative that allows the use of harvest surpluses and other underused fruits, resulting in the introduction of new products into the market.Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento
CientĂfico e TecnolĂłgico do Brasil (CNPq) and CAPES (Coordenação
de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de NĂvel Superior
The prolate-to-oblate shape transition of phospholipid vesicles in response to frequency variation of an AC electric field can be explained by the dielectric anisotropy of a phospholipid bilayer
The external electric field deforms flaccid phospholipid vesicles into
spheroidal bodies, with the rotational axis aligned with its direction.
Deformation is frequency dependent: in the low frequency range (~ 1 kHz), the
deformation is typically prolate, while increasing the frequency to the 10 kHz
range changes the deformation to oblate. We attempt to explain this behaviour
with a theoretical model, based on the minimization of the total free energy of
the vesicle. The energy terms taken into account include the membrane bending
energy and the energy of the electric field. The latter is calculated from the
electric field via the Maxwell stress tensor, where the membrane is modelled as
anisotropic lossy dielectric. Vesicle deformation in response to varying
frequency is calculated numerically. Using a series expansion, we also derive a
simplified expression for the deformation, which retains the frequency
dependence of the exact expression and may provide a better substitute for the
series expansion used by Winterhalter and Helfrich, which was found to be valid
only in the limit of low frequencies. The model with the anisotropic membrane
permittivity imposes two constraints on the values of material constants:
tangential component of dielectric permittivity tensor of the phospholipid
membrane must exceed its radial component by approximately a factor of 3; and
the membrane conductivity has to be relatively high, approximately one tenth of
the conductivity of the external aqueous medium.Comment: 17 pages, 6 figures; accepted for publication in J. Phys.: Condens.
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Large scale Gd-beta-diketonate based organic liquid scintillator production for antineutrino detection
Over the course of several decades, organic liquid scintillators have formed
the basis for successful neutrino detectors. Gadolinium-loaded liquid
scintillators provide efficient background suppression for electron
antineutrino detection at nuclear reactor plants. In the Double Chooz reactor
antineutrino experiment, a newly developed beta-diketonate gadolinium-loaded
scintillator is utilized for the first time. Its large scale production and
characterization are described. A new, light yield matched metal-free companion
scintillator is presented. Both organic liquids comprise the target and "Gamma
Catcher" of the Double Chooz detectors.Comment: 16 pages, 4 figures, 5 table
Large scale Gd-beta-diketonate based organic liquid scintillator production for antineutrino detection
Over the course of several decades, organic liquid scintillators have formed
the basis for successful neutrino detectors. Gadolinium-loaded liquid
scintillators provide efficient background suppression for electron
antineutrino detection at nuclear reactor plants. In the Double Chooz reactor
antineutrino experiment, a newly developed beta-diketonate gadolinium-loaded
scintillator is utilized for the first time. Its large scale production and
characterization are described. A new, light yield matched metal-free companion
scintillator is presented. Both organic liquids comprise the target and "Gamma
Catcher" of the Double Chooz detectors.Comment: 16 pages, 4 figures, 5 table
Large scale Gd-beta-diketonate based organic liquid scintillator production for antineutrino detection
Over the course of several decades, organic liquid scintillators have formed
the basis for successful neutrino detectors. Gadolinium-loaded liquid
scintillators provide efficient background suppression for electron
antineutrino detection at nuclear reactor plants. In the Double Chooz reactor
antineutrino experiment, a newly developed beta-diketonate gadolinium-loaded
scintillator is utilized for the first time. Its large scale production and
characterization are described. A new, light yield matched metal-free companion
scintillator is presented. Both organic liquids comprise the target and "Gamma
Catcher" of the Double Chooz detectors.Comment: 16 pages, 4 figures, 5 table
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