Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor on patients with acute cerebral infarction (Acute Cerebral Infarction) and the effect of combination therapy...Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor on patients with acute cerebral infarction (Acute Cerebral Infarction) and the effect of combination therapy on serum inflammatory factors. Methods: In this study, 90 patients with acute cerebral infarction hospitalized in Zhuji People’s Hospital from December 2023 to December 2024 were selected and divided into two groups of 45 patients in each group. The control group used standard medical treatment, and the treatment group compared the changes of serum inflammatory factors IL-CRP, TNF-α, and Hcy with Huoxue Tongmai capsule for 7 days, 14 days and 30 days, and discussed the changes of the modified Rankin scale score (mRS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score. Results: At 7 days, 14 days, and 30 days of treatment, the NIHSS score, mRS score, hs-CRP, IL-6, TNF-α, and Hcy levels were statistically significant (P α, and Hcy levels in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P Conclusion: Patients with acute cerebral infarction received Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor, which can reduce the inflammatory reaction, improve the nerve function and improve the prognosis.展开更多
Fragrant camphor tree is the city tree of Hangzhou which takes a large proportion of the ancient trees in Hangzhou City. Recently, with the free open of the attractions around the West Lake and the implementation of t...Fragrant camphor tree is the city tree of Hangzhou which takes a large proportion of the ancient trees in Hangzhou City. Recently, with the free open of the attractions around the West Lake and the implementation of the comprehensive pro- ject for protecting the West Lake, a part of ancient fragrant camphor trees are fac- ing problems such as altered living conditons. Some of them are showing a decline in growth vigor or even close to death, which will produce extremely negative influ- ences on the maintaining and sustainable development of the West Lake Scenic Area if without any timely measures for the rescue and rejuvenation of the trees. Therefore, strengthening the protection and management of ancient fragrant camphor trees at the West Lake Scenic Area and carrying out researches on the procedure for diagnosing the reasons for the growth recession of the ancient fragrant camphor trees at the West Lake Scenic Area are of great significance for the future protec- tion and rejuvenation of the ancient trees around the West Lake. The factors influ- encing the growth of ancient trees and indexes for judging the growth condition were listed and the reasons for the growth recession were systematically summa- rized in this paper. In addition, measures for the rejuvenation of the ancient fragrant camphor trees were also simply discussed.展开更多
A series of camphor-derived thiourea organocatalysts 3a–f were designed and synthesized from（1R,3S）-camphoric acid 1 and applied to the one-pot three-component Kabachnik–Fields reaction. Catalyst 3c was found to b...A series of camphor-derived thiourea organocatalysts 3a–f were designed and synthesized from（1R,3S）-camphoric acid 1 and applied to the one-pot three-component Kabachnik–Fields reaction. Catalyst 3c was found to be an efficient organocatalyst for the reaction of 2-cyclopropylpyrimidin-4-carbaldehyde 4,various amines 5, and diphenylphosphite 6 to yield the corresponding enantioselective a-aminophosphonates 7a–e in 74%–82% yields and 14%–35% ee.展开更多
Camphor(C_(10)H_(16)O)is a white crystalline solid exist in enantiomeric form R and S camphor.It is a terpenoid obtained from turpentine oil.Synthetically it is synthesized by catalytic process as alpha pinene.Natural...Camphor(C_(10)H_(16)O)is a white crystalline solid exist in enantiomeric form R and S camphor.It is a terpenoid obtained from turpentine oil.Synthetically it is synthesized by catalytic process as alpha pinene.Naturally camphor is obtained by steam distillation of woods of Cinnamomum camphora tree,also known as Camphor tree,camphor laure and camphor wood.Camphor has many pharmacological properties.It acts as antiviral,anticancerous,antimicrobial,insecticidal,anticoccidial,anti-nociceptive and antitussive drug.In addition,it can be used as skin penetrating enhancer.Camphor gives a soothing and cooling effect,which helps to reduce pain.The reason behind its soothing effect is camphor act as a counter-irritant by activating heat sensitive transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 1 and transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 3 receptors and inhibits the transient receptor potential melastatin-subfamily member 8 receptor.As a result,these receptors provide a sensation of scalding heat and pain(nociception)and could be used to treat neuropathic pain associated with multiple sclerosis,chemotherapy,or amputation,as well as pain associated with the inflammatory response of damaged tissue such as in osteoarthritis.Camphor has a history of epidemics cure.During leishmaniosis(kala-azar)pandemic in 14th century,camphor was used as fumigant to control the spread of plague in European countries.In 19th century when cholera,small pox and influenza spreads,camphor was used as mothballs in Indian subcontinent as a(cough reliever)agent.During 18th century Russian influenza“flu pandemic”founder of Homeopathy Hahnemann in 1831,published his research work on camphor and suggested camphor as a“divine remedy”for influenza given in extremely small doses.In the same year,several companies launched to sell menthol rub as natural rub ointment consisting camphor as prevention measures for spread of influenza.As the recent epidemic of COVID-19 arises,prevention and control of spread of disease is an alarming issue.This article covered the glimpse of uses and importance of camphor in the history of epidemic cure.展开更多
Two dinuclear organotin complexes C8H14（CO2SnCy3）2（1）（Cy = cyclohexyl group） and C8H14[CO2Sn（CH2CMe2Ph）3]2（2） were synthesized by the reactions of camphoric acid with tricyclohexyltin hydroxide and bis[tri（...Two dinuclear organotin complexes C8H14（CO2SnCy3）2（1）（Cy = cyclohexyl group） and C8H14[CO2Sn（CH2CMe2Ph）3]2（2） were synthesized by the reactions of camphoric acid with tricyclohexyltin hydroxide and bis[tri（2-methyl-2-phenyl）propyltin] oxide under solvothermal conditions, and these complexes were characterized by infrared spectra, elemental analyses, and H NMR spectra. The crystal of 1 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 1.83478（19）, b = 1.52707（18）, c = 1.9849（2） nm, β = 122.515（7）°, Z = 4, V = 4.6896（9） nm^3, Dc = 1.324 g/cm^3, μ（MoKα） = 1.103 mm^-1, F（000） = 1952, R = 0.0697 and wR = 0.2040. In addition, thermal stability and quantum chemical calculation of 1 were also studied.展开更多
The camphor sulfonic acid doped polyaniline-WO3-multiwall carbon nanotube(CSA PANI-WO3-CNT)ternary nanocomposite was synthesized during in-situ oxidative polymerization and characterized by Fourier transform infrared(...The camphor sulfonic acid doped polyaniline-WO3-multiwall carbon nanotube(CSA PANI-WO3-CNT)ternary nanocomposite was synthesized during in-situ oxidative polymerization and characterized by Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy,Raman spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction(XRD),Field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),Transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS).The application of CSA PANIWO3-CNT ternary nanocomposite was investigated as the photocatalyst in the degradation of methylene blue dye(MB)and as the noble metal-free photoanode in photoelectrochemical water splitting under solar light irradiation.The degradation percentage of MB dye after 60 min illumination by CSA PANI-WO3-CNT ternary nanocomposite reached 91.40%which was higher than that of pure WO3(43.45%),pure CSA PANI(48.4%)and CSA PANI-WO3 binary nanocomposite(85.15%).The photocurrent density of indium tin oxide(ITO)/CSA PANI-WO3-CNT photoanode obtained 0.81 m A/cm2 at 1.23 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode under illumination which was 1.27,2.13,and 4.26 times higher than that of the ITO/CSA PANI-WO3(0.64 m A/cm2),ITO/pure CSA PANI(0.38 m A/cm2),and ITO/pure WO3(0.19 m A/cm2).Also,the applied bias photon-to-current efficiency(ABPE)of ITO/CSA PANI-WO3-CNT was obtained 0.11%which showed two-fold,four-fold,and five-fold enhancements compared to the ITO/CSA PANI-WO3,ITO/CSA PANI,and ITO/WO3,respectively.The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,as well as the Mott-Schottky results,confirmed the better photoelectrocatalytic activity of ITO/CSA PANI-WO3-CNT in comparison with ITO/WO3,ITO/CSA PANI,and ITO/CSA PANI-WO3.The observed improvement in the photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic performances of WO3 in the presence of CSA PANI is due to the formation of type-II heterojunction between WO3 and CSA PANI which allows the separation of charge carriers easier and faster.On the other hand,MWCNT addition to the CSA PANI-WO3 nanocomposite provided the conducting substrate for efficient interfacial charge separation as well as transferring.展开更多
The dynamic changes in the malondialdehyde（MDA）, superoxide dismutase（SOD）, soluble sugar, proline, and soluble protein contents, as well as the relative electrolyte conductivity and the corresponding cold resista...The dynamic changes in the malondialdehyde（MDA）, superoxide dismutase（SOD）, soluble sugar, proline, and soluble protein contents, as well as the relative electrolyte conductivity and the corresponding cold resistance, of Cinnamomum bodinieri Level., C. camphora L., and C. caudiferum Kisterm were investigated during the winter months of October 2009 to April 2010. During the short period of temperature decline that lasted until mid-December, the changes in the relative electrolyte conductivity and MDA content with temperature were insignificant. In January, SOD activity continued to increase and then peaked as a result of rapid increases in soluble sugar, proline, soluble protein, as well as the inhibition of the relative electrolyte conductivity and decrease in MDA content. These physiological changes protected the camphor trees from cold damage during winter. From February to March, SOD activity and the soluble protein and proline contents increased with the increase in temperature. However, the relative electrolyte conductivity and MDA content decreased, indicating that the cell membrane damaged by low temperature was gradually being repaired. The cold dip in April led to slight increases in the relative electrolyte conductivity and MDA content. Using a fuzzy mathematics method, the cold resistance adaptability of the camphor trees was divided into three periods namely, the enhancement setting stage, the vigorous stage, and the reducing stage. The cold tolerance abilities were ranked as the following order： C. bodinieri Level〉C. camphora L.〉C. caudiferum Kisterm.展开更多
In this study,low-field nuclear magnetic resonance(LF-NMR)was used to collect the transverse relaxation signals of camphor seeds that had been dried at different temperatures and for different durations.The transverse...In this study,low-field nuclear magnetic resonance(LF-NMR)was used to collect the transverse relaxation signals of camphor seeds that had been dried at different temperatures and for different durations.The transverse relaxation time of the hydrogen nucleus was obtained by SIRT(Simultaneous Iterative Reconstruction Technique)inversion,and the correlation between the moisture content on dry basis and the amplitude of NMR signal of camphor seeds sampled at different drying stages was analyzed.The results showed that water existed in three main forms strongly bound water,weakly bound water and free water in camphor seeds.During the drying process,the peak position of strongly bound water remained unchanged,but the peak positions of weakly bound water and free water fluctuated.Drying rate increased with drying temperature increasing.In addition,there was a very significant linear relationship between the total NMR signal amplitude and moisture content on dry basis,and the correlation coefficient reached 0.984 4.展开更多
Analyzing and understanding the effects of ambient pollution on plants is getting more and more attention as a topic of environmental biology.A method based on synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence and X-ray absorp...Analyzing and understanding the effects of ambient pollution on plants is getting more and more attention as a topic of environmental biology.A method based on synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence and X-ray absorption near edge structure spectroscopy was established to analyze the sulfur concentration and speciation in mature camphor tree leaves （CTLs）,which were sampled from 5 local fields in Shanghai,China.Annual SO2 concentration,SO42-concentration in atmospheric particulate,SO42-and sulfur concentration in soil were also analyzed to explore the relationship between ambient sulfur sources and the sulfur nutrient cycling in CTLs.Total sulfur concentration in mature camphor tree leaves was 766-1704 mg/kg.The mainly detected sulfur states and their corresponding compounds were ＋6 （sulfate,include inorganic sulfate and organic sulfate）,＋5.2 （sulfonate）,＋2.2 （suloxides）,＋0.6 （thiols and thiothers）,＋0.2 （organic sulfides）.Total sulfur concentration was strongly correlated with sulfate proportion with a linear correlation coefficient up to 0.977,which suggested that sulfur accumulated in CTLs as sulfate form.Reduced sulfur compounds （organic sulfides,thiols,thioethers,sulfoxide and sulfonate） assimilation was sufficed to meet the nutrient requirement for growth at a balanced level around 526 mg/kg.The sulfate accumulation mainly caused by atmospheric sulfur pollution such as SO2 and airborne sulfate particulate instead of soil contamination.From urban to suburb place,sulfate in mature CTLs decreased as the atmospheric sulfur pollution reduced,but a dramatic increase presented near the seashore,where the marine sulfate emission and maritime activity pollution were significant.The sulfur concentration and speciation in mature CTLs effectively represented the long-term biological accumulation of atmospheric sulfur pollution in local environment.展开更多
The non-edible camphor tree seed oil was extracted and catalyzed by immobilized lipase for biodiesel production. The oil yield from camphor tree seeds reached 35.2% of seed weight by twice microwave-assisted extractio...The non-edible camphor tree seed oil was extracted and catalyzed by immobilized lipase for biodiesel production. The oil yield from camphor tree seeds reached 35.2% of seed weight by twice microwave-assisted extractions. Gas chromatography showed that free fatty acid content in camphor tree seed oil was 1.88%, and the main fatty acids were capric acid(53.4%) and lauric acid(38.7%). With immobilized lipase Candida sp. 99–125as catalyst, several important factors for reaction conditions were examined through orthogonal experiments.The optimum conditions were obtained: water content and enzyme loading were both 15% with a molar ratio of 1:3.5(oil/ethanol), and the process of alcoholysis was in nine steps at 40 °C for 24 h, with agitation at170 r·min-1. As a result, the medium-chain biodiesel yield was 93.5%. The immobilized lipase was stable when it was used repeatedly for 210 h.展开更多
A chiral lanthanide metal-organic framework based on enantiopure camphoric acid （D-H2cam）, [Nd3（D-cam）8（H2O）4Cl]n （1）, has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray structural analysis, elemen...A chiral lanthanide metal-organic framework based on enantiopure camphoric acid （D-H2cam）, [Nd3（D-cam）8（H2O）4Cl]n （1）, has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray structural analysis, elemental analysis, IR, thermal gravimetric, and X-ray powder diffraction. Crystal data for the title compound are as follows： orthorhombic system, space group P212121 with a = 13.8287（7）, b = 14.0715（7）, c = 25.7403（12） A^°, V = 5008.8（4） A^°3, Mr = 1333.08, Z = 4, F（000） = 2644, Dc = 1.768 g/cm^3, μ（MoKα） = 3.189 mm^-1, the final R = 0.0351 and wR = 0.0814 （I 〉 2σ（I））. Compound 1 displays an 8-connected bcu topology 3D framework and hydrogen-bonding interactions stabilize the solid-state structure. The vibrational circular dichroism （VCD） spectrum and second-order nonlinear optical effect of compound 1 have been studied in the solid state.展开更多
Hydrocarbon precursor such as methane has been widely used to grow graphene films and the methods of growing quality graphene films are dominated by thermal CVD （chemical vapor deposition） system. Graphene films gro...Hydrocarbon precursor such as methane has been widely used to grow graphene films and the methods of growing quality graphene films are dominated by thermal CVD （chemical vapor deposition） system. Graphene films grown by plasma process are generally highly defective which in turns degrade the quality of the films. Here, using a green precursor, camphor we demonstrate a simple and economical method to get high-quality graphene film on copper substrate by micro wave surface-wave plasma CVD at relatively low temperature 550℃. Graphene film grown using camphor shows superior quality than that of the film grown using methane. Results revealed that camphor precursor is a good alternative to hydrocarbon precursors for graphene research.展开更多
UV-Vis spectrum and the third-order nonlinear optical properties of the chiral camphor-derived β-diketonate have been studied at the B3LYP/6-31G＊ level. The results showed that the introduction of electron-drawing g...UV-Vis spectrum and the third-order nonlinear optical properties of the chiral camphor-derived β-diketonate have been studied at the B3LYP/6-31G＊ level. The results showed that the introduction of electron-drawing group -CF3 and -C3F7 on β-diketonate made the strongest absorption peak red-shift and the lowest energy absorption blue-shied. Introduction of -OC2H5 on the benzene or pyridine ring made the lowest energy absorption blue-shift. When the -C2H3 was introduced on the benzene or pyridine ring, the lowest energy absorption was red-shifted. Introduction of electron-donating group on β-diketonate can enlarge their nonlinear optical properties. On the contrary, the introduction of electron-drawing group dropped it down.展开更多
The doping reaction of polyaniline with camphor sulfonic acid (CSAH) in different organic solvents was studied by UV Vis spectroscopy. The experimental results show that the polaron band of the species was shifted to ...The doping reaction of polyaniline with camphor sulfonic acid (CSAH) in different organic solvents was studied by UV Vis spectroscopy. The experimental results show that the polaron band of the species was shifted to shorter wavelength when polyaniline was doped with CSAH in N methyl 2 pyrrolidione (NMP) solvent, while the red shift of polaron band was observed when it was in N, N dimethylformamide (DMF). It indicates that the influence of different processing solvents on the doping property of polyaniline is greatly different. N methyl 2 pyrrolidione is a good solvent for polyaniline, polyaniline chain is unfolded in it. The interaction of NMP with CSAH is so strong that the resulting product is apt to dedoping, while the solubility of polyaniline in DMF is relatively low and polyaniline chain is in partly folded state. Thus the doping reaction is kinetically disadvantageous but thermodynamically advantageous.展开更多
A novel coordination polymer, Mn(H_2O)(CA)(Phen)·H_2O(CA=camphoric acid, Phen=1,10-phenanthroline), was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Six-coordinated {...A novel coordination polymer, Mn(H_2O)(CA)(Phen)·H_2O(CA=camphoric acid, Phen=1,10-phenanthroline), was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Six-coordinated {Mn(Ⅱ)} atoms are linked with carboxyl groups from camphoric acid ligands to form infinite one-dimensional chains. These chains are packed by means of hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking, forming a three-dimensional structure. IR, thermogravimetric analysis and magnetic susceptibility data for Mn(H_2O)(CA)(Phen)·H_2O are given.展开更多
Herein,a layered chiral coordination polymer,[Cd2(D‑cam)_(2)(2,2′‑bipy)_(2)]_(n)(Cd‑CP),was synthesized using a solvothermal method with camphoric acid(D‑H_(2)cam),2,2′‑bipyridine(2,2′‑bipy)and Cd^(2+),and Tb^(3+)@...Herein,a layered chiral coordination polymer,[Cd2(D‑cam)_(2)(2,2′‑bipy)_(2)]_(n)(Cd‑CP),was synthesized using a solvothermal method with camphoric acid(D‑H_(2)cam),2,2′‑bipyridine(2,2′‑bipy)and Cd^(2+),and Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP was in‑situ synthesized introducing Tb^(3+)ions.The fluorescence experiments revealed that compared to Cd‑CP,Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP exhibited ultra‑high fluorescence performance.The luminescence sensing performance demonstrated that Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP could distinguish R/S‑propylene glycol(R/S‑PG)by fluorescence responses,with fluorescence quenching constant of 5.3×10^(3)and 2.0×10^(3)L·mol^(-1)respectively and the enantioselectivity factor(α)of 2.65.Moreover,Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP demonstrated limits of detection of 9.3 and 19.0μmol·L^(-1)for R‑PG and S‑PG,respectively,and showed good reproducibility.展开更多
The quest for scalable integration of monolayer graphene into functional composites confronts the bottleneck of high-fidelity transfer onto substrates,crucial for unlocking graphene’s full potential in advanced appli...The quest for scalable integration of monolayer graphene into functional composites confronts the bottleneck of high-fidelity transfer onto substrates,crucial for unlocking graphene’s full potential in advanced applications.Addressing this,our research introduces the camphor-assisted transfer(CAT)method,a novel approach that surmounts common issues of residue and structural deformation endemic to existing techniques.Grounded in the sublimation dynamics of camphor,the CAT method achieves a clean,contiguous transfer of centimeter-scale monolayer graphene onto an array of polymer films,including ultra-thin polyethylene films.The resultant ultrathin graphene-polyethylene(gPE)films,characterized by their exceptional transparency and conductivity,reveal the CAT method’s unique ability to preserve the pristine quality of graphene,underscoring its practicality for preparing flexible transparent electrodes by monolayer graphene.In-depth mechanism investigation into the camphor sublimation during CAT has led to a pivotal realization:the porosity of the target polymer substrate is a determinant in achieving high-quality graphene transfer.Ensuring that camphor sublimates initially from the polymer side is crucial to prevent the formation of wrinkles or delamination of graphene.By extensive examination of CAT on a spectrum of commonly used polymer films,including PE,PP,PTFE,PI and PET,we have confirmed this important conclusion.This discovery offers crucial guidance for fabricating monolayer graphene-polymer composite films using methods akin to CAT,underscoring the significance of substrate selection in the transfer process.展开更多
文摘Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor on patients with acute cerebral infarction (Acute Cerebral Infarction) and the effect of combination therapy on serum inflammatory factors. Methods: In this study, 90 patients with acute cerebral infarction hospitalized in Zhuji People’s Hospital from December 2023 to December 2024 were selected and divided into two groups of 45 patients in each group. The control group used standard medical treatment, and the treatment group compared the changes of serum inflammatory factors IL-CRP, TNF-α, and Hcy with Huoxue Tongmai capsule for 7 days, 14 days and 30 days, and discussed the changes of the modified Rankin scale score (mRS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score. Results: At 7 days, 14 days, and 30 days of treatment, the NIHSS score, mRS score, hs-CRP, IL-6, TNF-α, and Hcy levels were statistically significant (P α, and Hcy levels in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P Conclusion: Patients with acute cerebral infarction received Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor, which can reduce the inflammatory reaction, improve the nerve function and improve the prognosis.
基金Supported by the Key Project of Hangzhou Bureau for Gardens and Cultural Relics(2009-003)~~
文摘Fragrant camphor tree is the city tree of Hangzhou which takes a large proportion of the ancient trees in Hangzhou City. Recently, with the free open of the attractions around the West Lake and the implementation of the comprehensive pro- ject for protecting the West Lake, a part of ancient fragrant camphor trees are fac- ing problems such as altered living conditons. Some of them are showing a decline in growth vigor or even close to death, which will produce extremely negative influ- ences on the maintaining and sustainable development of the West Lake Scenic Area if without any timely measures for the rescue and rejuvenation of the trees. Therefore, strengthening the protection and management of ancient fragrant camphor trees at the West Lake Scenic Area and carrying out researches on the procedure for diagnosing the reasons for the growth recession of the ancient fragrant camphor trees at the West Lake Scenic Area are of great significance for the future protec- tion and rejuvenation of the ancient trees around the West Lake. The factors influ- encing the growth of ancient trees and indexes for judging the growth condition were listed and the reasons for the growth recession were systematically summa- rized in this paper. In addition, measures for the rejuvenation of the ancient fragrant camphor trees were also simply discussed.
基金supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST)New Delhi, India (No. SR/FT/CS-013/2010)
文摘A series of camphor-derived thiourea organocatalysts 3a–f were designed and synthesized from（1R,3S）-camphoric acid 1 and applied to the one-pot three-component Kabachnik–Fields reaction. Catalyst 3c was found to be an efficient organocatalyst for the reaction of 2-cyclopropylpyrimidin-4-carbaldehyde 4,various amines 5, and diphenylphosphite 6 to yield the corresponding enantioselective a-aminophosphonates 7a–e in 74%–82% yields and 14%–35% ee.
文摘Camphor(C_(10)H_(16)O)is a white crystalline solid exist in enantiomeric form R and S camphor.It is a terpenoid obtained from turpentine oil.Synthetically it is synthesized by catalytic process as alpha pinene.Naturally camphor is obtained by steam distillation of woods of Cinnamomum camphora tree,also known as Camphor tree,camphor laure and camphor wood.Camphor has many pharmacological properties.It acts as antiviral,anticancerous,antimicrobial,insecticidal,anticoccidial,anti-nociceptive and antitussive drug.In addition,it can be used as skin penetrating enhancer.Camphor gives a soothing and cooling effect,which helps to reduce pain.The reason behind its soothing effect is camphor act as a counter-irritant by activating heat sensitive transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 1 and transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 3 receptors and inhibits the transient receptor potential melastatin-subfamily member 8 receptor.As a result,these receptors provide a sensation of scalding heat and pain(nociception)and could be used to treat neuropathic pain associated with multiple sclerosis,chemotherapy,or amputation,as well as pain associated with the inflammatory response of damaged tissue such as in osteoarthritis.Camphor has a history of epidemics cure.During leishmaniosis(kala-azar)pandemic in 14th century,camphor was used as fumigant to control the spread of plague in European countries.In 19th century when cholera,small pox and influenza spreads,camphor was used as mothballs in Indian subcontinent as a(cough reliever)agent.During 18th century Russian influenza“flu pandemic”founder of Homeopathy Hahnemann in 1831,published his research work on camphor and suggested camphor as a“divine remedy”for influenza given in extremely small doses.In the same year,several companies launched to sell menthol rub as natural rub ointment consisting camphor as prevention measures for spread of influenza.As the recent epidemic of COVID-19 arises,prevention and control of spread of disease is an alarming issue.This article covered the glimpse of uses and importance of camphor in the history of epidemic cure.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.13JJ3112)Scientific & Technological Projects of Hunan Province(No.2013TZ2025,2014NK3086)+3 种基金Open Foundation of Innovation Platform of Hunan Provincial University(No.13K105,14K014)Scientific & Technological Projects of Hengyang City(No.2012KJ30)Cultivation projects Based on Collaborative Innovation Center of Hengyang Normal University(No.12XT02)the Youth Backbone Teacher Training Program of Hengyang Normal University(2012)
文摘Two dinuclear organotin complexes C8H14（CO2SnCy3）2（1）（Cy = cyclohexyl group） and C8H14[CO2Sn（CH2CMe2Ph）3]2（2） were synthesized by the reactions of camphoric acid with tricyclohexyltin hydroxide and bis[tri（2-methyl-2-phenyl）propyltin] oxide under solvothermal conditions, and these complexes were characterized by infrared spectra, elemental analyses, and H NMR spectra. The crystal of 1 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 1.83478（19）, b = 1.52707（18）, c = 1.9849（2） nm, β = 122.515（7）°, Z = 4, V = 4.6896（9） nm^3, Dc = 1.324 g/cm^3, μ（MoKα） = 1.103 mm^-1, F（000） = 1952, R = 0.0697 and wR = 0.2040. In addition, thermal stability and quantum chemical calculation of 1 were also studied.
基金supported by The Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council(INIC)in Ministry of Science,Research and Technology and the Office of Vice-Chancellor in Charge of Research of the University of Tabriz.
文摘The camphor sulfonic acid doped polyaniline-WO3-multiwall carbon nanotube(CSA PANI-WO3-CNT)ternary nanocomposite was synthesized during in-situ oxidative polymerization and characterized by Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy,Raman spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction(XRD),Field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),Transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS).The application of CSA PANIWO3-CNT ternary nanocomposite was investigated as the photocatalyst in the degradation of methylene blue dye(MB)and as the noble metal-free photoanode in photoelectrochemical water splitting under solar light irradiation.The degradation percentage of MB dye after 60 min illumination by CSA PANI-WO3-CNT ternary nanocomposite reached 91.40%which was higher than that of pure WO3(43.45%),pure CSA PANI(48.4%)and CSA PANI-WO3 binary nanocomposite(85.15%).The photocurrent density of indium tin oxide(ITO)/CSA PANI-WO3-CNT photoanode obtained 0.81 m A/cm2 at 1.23 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode under illumination which was 1.27,2.13,and 4.26 times higher than that of the ITO/CSA PANI-WO3(0.64 m A/cm2),ITO/pure CSA PANI(0.38 m A/cm2),and ITO/pure WO3(0.19 m A/cm2).Also,the applied bias photon-to-current efficiency(ABPE)of ITO/CSA PANI-WO3-CNT was obtained 0.11%which showed two-fold,four-fold,and five-fold enhancements compared to the ITO/CSA PANI-WO3,ITO/CSA PANI,and ITO/WO3,respectively.The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,as well as the Mott-Schottky results,confirmed the better photoelectrocatalytic activity of ITO/CSA PANI-WO3-CNT in comparison with ITO/WO3,ITO/CSA PANI,and ITO/CSA PANI-WO3.The observed improvement in the photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic performances of WO3 in the presence of CSA PANI is due to the formation of type-II heterojunction between WO3 and CSA PANI which allows the separation of charge carriers easier and faster.On the other hand,MWCNT addition to the CSA PANI-WO3 nanocomposite provided the conducting substrate for efficient interfacial charge separation as well as transferring.
基金Supported by Youth Science Foundation from Henan University of Science and Technology(2013)
文摘The dynamic changes in the malondialdehyde（MDA）, superoxide dismutase（SOD）, soluble sugar, proline, and soluble protein contents, as well as the relative electrolyte conductivity and the corresponding cold resistance, of Cinnamomum bodinieri Level., C. camphora L., and C. caudiferum Kisterm were investigated during the winter months of October 2009 to April 2010. During the short period of temperature decline that lasted until mid-December, the changes in the relative electrolyte conductivity and MDA content with temperature were insignificant. In January, SOD activity continued to increase and then peaked as a result of rapid increases in soluble sugar, proline, soluble protein, as well as the inhibition of the relative electrolyte conductivity and decrease in MDA content. These physiological changes protected the camphor trees from cold damage during winter. From February to March, SOD activity and the soluble protein and proline contents increased with the increase in temperature. However, the relative electrolyte conductivity and MDA content decreased, indicating that the cell membrane damaged by low temperature was gradually being repaired. The cold dip in April led to slight increases in the relative electrolyte conductivity and MDA content. Using a fuzzy mathematics method, the cold resistance adaptability of the camphor trees was divided into three periods namely, the enhancement setting stage, the vigorous stage, and the reducing stage. The cold tolerance abilities were ranked as the following order： C. bodinieri Level〉C. camphora L.〉C. caudiferum Kisterm.
文摘In this study,low-field nuclear magnetic resonance(LF-NMR)was used to collect the transverse relaxation signals of camphor seeds that had been dried at different temperatures and for different durations.The transverse relaxation time of the hydrogen nucleus was obtained by SIRT(Simultaneous Iterative Reconstruction Technique)inversion,and the correlation between the moisture content on dry basis and the amplitude of NMR signal of camphor seeds sampled at different drying stages was analyzed.The results showed that water existed in three main forms strongly bound water,weakly bound water and free water in camphor seeds.During the drying process,the peak position of strongly bound water remained unchanged,but the peak positions of weakly bound water and free water fluctuated.Drying rate increased with drying temperature increasing.In addition,there was a very significant linear relationship between the total NMR signal amplitude and moisture content on dry basis,and the correlation coefficient reached 0.984 4.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11079049,11005141,10775150)the Major Project of Knowledge Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.KJCX3.SYW.N3)
文摘Analyzing and understanding the effects of ambient pollution on plants is getting more and more attention as a topic of environmental biology.A method based on synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence and X-ray absorption near edge structure spectroscopy was established to analyze the sulfur concentration and speciation in mature camphor tree leaves （CTLs）,which were sampled from 5 local fields in Shanghai,China.Annual SO2 concentration,SO42-concentration in atmospheric particulate,SO42-and sulfur concentration in soil were also analyzed to explore the relationship between ambient sulfur sources and the sulfur nutrient cycling in CTLs.Total sulfur concentration in mature camphor tree leaves was 766-1704 mg/kg.The mainly detected sulfur states and their corresponding compounds were ＋6 （sulfate,include inorganic sulfate and organic sulfate）,＋5.2 （sulfonate）,＋2.2 （suloxides）,＋0.6 （thiols and thiothers）,＋0.2 （organic sulfides）.Total sulfur concentration was strongly correlated with sulfate proportion with a linear correlation coefficient up to 0.977,which suggested that sulfur accumulated in CTLs as sulfate form.Reduced sulfur compounds （organic sulfides,thiols,thioethers,sulfoxide and sulfonate） assimilation was sufficed to meet the nutrient requirement for growth at a balanced level around 526 mg/kg.The sulfate accumulation mainly caused by atmospheric sulfur pollution such as SO2 and airborne sulfate particulate instead of soil contamination.From urban to suburb place,sulfate in mature CTLs decreased as the atmospheric sulfur pollution reduced,but a dramatic increase presented near the seashore,where the marine sulfate emission and maritime activity pollution were significant.The sulfur concentration and speciation in mature CTLs effectively represented the long-term biological accumulation of atmospheric sulfur pollution in local environment.
基金Supported by Key Projects in the National Science & Technology Pillar Program during the 12th Five-year Plan Period(2011BAD22B04)the National Basic Research Program of China(973 program)(2011CB710800,2011CB200905,2009CB724703)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21076017)the National High-Tech R & D Program of China(863 Program)(2012AA021404,2012AA021402)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(ZY1331)
文摘The non-edible camphor tree seed oil was extracted and catalyzed by immobilized lipase for biodiesel production. The oil yield from camphor tree seeds reached 35.2% of seed weight by twice microwave-assisted extractions. Gas chromatography showed that free fatty acid content in camphor tree seed oil was 1.88%, and the main fatty acids were capric acid(53.4%) and lauric acid(38.7%). With immobilized lipase Candida sp. 99–125as catalyst, several important factors for reaction conditions were examined through orthogonal experiments.The optimum conditions were obtained: water content and enzyme loading were both 15% with a molar ratio of 1:3.5(oil/ethanol), and the process of alcoholysis was in nine steps at 40 °C for 24 h, with agitation at170 r·min-1. As a result, the medium-chain biodiesel yield was 93.5%. The immobilized lipase was stable when it was used repeatedly for 210 h.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(21401147)Basic Research Program of Natural Science from Shaanxi Provincial Government(2015JQ2032)+2 种基金Scientific Research Program from Education Department of Shaanxi Provincial Government(2013JK0654)Opening Foundation from State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry in Nanjing University(201219)the Program for Distinguished Young Scholars of Xi’an Polytechnic University(201403)
文摘A chiral lanthanide metal-organic framework based on enantiopure camphoric acid （D-H2cam）, [Nd3（D-cam）8（H2O）4Cl]n （1）, has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray structural analysis, elemental analysis, IR, thermal gravimetric, and X-ray powder diffraction. Crystal data for the title compound are as follows： orthorhombic system, space group P212121 with a = 13.8287（7）, b = 14.0715（7）, c = 25.7403（12） A^°, V = 5008.8（4） A^°3, Mr = 1333.08, Z = 4, F（000） = 2644, Dc = 1.768 g/cm^3, μ（MoKα） = 3.189 mm^-1, the final R = 0.0351 and wR = 0.0814 （I 〉 2σ（I））. Compound 1 displays an 8-connected bcu topology 3D framework and hydrogen-bonding interactions stabilize the solid-state structure. The vibrational circular dichroism （VCD） spectrum and second-order nonlinear optical effect of compound 1 have been studied in the solid state.
文摘Hydrocarbon precursor such as methane has been widely used to grow graphene films and the methods of growing quality graphene films are dominated by thermal CVD （chemical vapor deposition） system. Graphene films grown by plasma process are generally highly defective which in turns degrade the quality of the films. Here, using a green precursor, camphor we demonstrate a simple and economical method to get high-quality graphene film on copper substrate by micro wave surface-wave plasma CVD at relatively low temperature 550℃. Graphene film grown using camphor shows superior quality than that of the film grown using methane. Results revealed that camphor precursor is a good alternative to hydrocarbon precursors for graphene research.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21172161)
文摘UV-Vis spectrum and the third-order nonlinear optical properties of the chiral camphor-derived β-diketonate have been studied at the B3LYP/6-31G＊ level. The results showed that the introduction of electron-drawing group -CF3 and -C3F7 on β-diketonate made the strongest absorption peak red-shift and the lowest energy absorption blue-shied. Introduction of -OC2H5 on the benzene or pyridine ring made the lowest energy absorption blue-shift. When the -C2H3 was introduced on the benzene or pyridine ring, the lowest energy absorption was red-shifted. Introduction of electron-donating group on β-diketonate can enlarge their nonlinear optical properties. On the contrary, the introduction of electron-drawing group dropped it down.
文摘The doping reaction of polyaniline with camphor sulfonic acid (CSAH) in different organic solvents was studied by UV Vis spectroscopy. The experimental results show that the polaron band of the species was shifted to shorter wavelength when polyaniline was doped with CSAH in N methyl 2 pyrrolidione (NMP) solvent, while the red shift of polaron band was observed when it was in N, N dimethylformamide (DMF). It indicates that the influence of different processing solvents on the doping property of polyaniline is greatly different. N methyl 2 pyrrolidione is a good solvent for polyaniline, polyaniline chain is unfolded in it. The interaction of NMP with CSAH is so strong that the resulting product is apt to dedoping, while the solubility of polyaniline in DMF is relatively low and polyaniline chain is in partly folded state. Thus the doping reaction is kinetically disadvantageous but thermodynamically advantageous.
文摘A novel coordination polymer, Mn(H_2O)(CA)(Phen)·H_2O(CA=camphoric acid, Phen=1,10-phenanthroline), was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Six-coordinated {Mn(Ⅱ)} atoms are linked with carboxyl groups from camphoric acid ligands to form infinite one-dimensional chains. These chains are packed by means of hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking, forming a three-dimensional structure. IR, thermogravimetric analysis and magnetic susceptibility data for Mn(H_2O)(CA)(Phen)·H_2O are given.
文摘Herein,a layered chiral coordination polymer,[Cd2(D‑cam)_(2)(2,2′‑bipy)_(2)]_(n)(Cd‑CP),was synthesized using a solvothermal method with camphoric acid(D‑H_(2)cam),2,2′‑bipyridine(2,2′‑bipy)and Cd^(2+),and Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP was in‑situ synthesized introducing Tb^(3+)ions.The fluorescence experiments revealed that compared to Cd‑CP,Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP exhibited ultra‑high fluorescence performance.The luminescence sensing performance demonstrated that Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP could distinguish R/S‑propylene glycol(R/S‑PG)by fluorescence responses,with fluorescence quenching constant of 5.3×10^(3)and 2.0×10^(3)L·mol^(-1)respectively and the enantioselectivity factor(α)of 2.65.Moreover,Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP demonstrated limits of detection of 9.3 and 19.0μmol·L^(-1)for R‑PG and S‑PG,respectively,and showed good reproducibility.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Nos.52233002 and 52103042)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(No.24NSFSC6554)the State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering(No.sklpme2022-3-09).
文摘The quest for scalable integration of monolayer graphene into functional composites confronts the bottleneck of high-fidelity transfer onto substrates,crucial for unlocking graphene’s full potential in advanced applications.Addressing this,our research introduces the camphor-assisted transfer(CAT)method,a novel approach that surmounts common issues of residue and structural deformation endemic to existing techniques.Grounded in the sublimation dynamics of camphor,the CAT method achieves a clean,contiguous transfer of centimeter-scale monolayer graphene onto an array of polymer films,including ultra-thin polyethylene films.The resultant ultrathin graphene-polyethylene(gPE)films,characterized by their exceptional transparency and conductivity,reveal the CAT method’s unique ability to preserve the pristine quality of graphene,underscoring its practicality for preparing flexible transparent electrodes by monolayer graphene.In-depth mechanism investigation into the camphor sublimation during CAT has led to a pivotal realization:the porosity of the target polymer substrate is a determinant in achieving high-quality graphene transfer.Ensuring that camphor sublimates initially from the polymer side is crucial to prevent the formation of wrinkles or delamination of graphene.By extensive examination of CAT on a spectrum of commonly used polymer films,including PE,PP,PTFE,PI and PET,we have confirmed this important conclusion.This discovery offers crucial guidance for fabricating monolayer graphene-polymer composite films using methods akin to CAT,underscoring the significance of substrate selection in the transfer process.
