Heterogeneous micellar solubilization within lyotropic liquid crystals interfaces.

The solubilization of sodium diclofenac (Na-DFC) in a glycerol monooleate-based emulsion triggers series of structural changes. Incorporation of Na-DFC, leads to formation of a reverse hexagonal mesophase between 2 and 5 wt% Na-DFC. Between 6 and 9 wt% Na-DFC, the hexagonal symmetry gradually transitions to a disordered lamellar mesophase.

Magnetic Resonance Study of Bulky CVD Diamond Disc.

Diamonds produced using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) have found many applications in various fields of science and technology. Many applications involve polycrystalline CVD diamond films of micron thicknesses. However, a variety of optical, thermal, mechanical, and radiation sensing applications require more bulky CVD diamond samples.

Light-Induced Self-Assembled Polydiacetylene/Carbon Dot Functional "Honeycomb".

The design of functional supramolecular assemblies from individual molecular building blocks is a fundamental challenge in chemistry and material science. We report on the fabrication of "honeycomb" films by light-induced coassembly of diacetylene derivatives and carbon dots. Specifically, modulating noncovalent interactions between the carbon dots, macrocyclic diacetylene, and anthraquinone diacetylene facilitates formation of thin films exhibiting a long-range, uniform pore structure.

Dynamic Thermodynamic Resolution of Racemic 1,1'-Binaphthyl-2,2'-diol (BINOL).

A dynamic thermodynamic resolution method for converting (/)-BINOL (1,1'-binaphthyl-2,2'-diol) into ()-BINOL in 100% theoretical yield is reported. This technique involves mixing (/)-BINOL with -benzyl cinchonidinium bromide (1 equiv) and a [Cu(tmeda)(μ-OH)]Br (2.5 mol %) redox catalyst in acetonitrile.

Ultrasound features of benign paediatric lumps: radiology-pathology correlation.

Ultrasonography is an appropriate first-line imaging technique for the characterisation of paediatric lumps, given its relative accessibility and absence of radiation exposure. Together with a thorough history and examination, ultrasonography can help to distinguish benign lesions from malignancy. It can also aid further characterisation of benign lesions to inform onward investigation and management.