Couplings interlocking

Over the years, many workers have addressed the problem of choice of cavity and the reaction field. Tomasi s polarized continuum model (PCM) defines the cavity as a series of interlocking spheres. The isodensity PCM (IPCM) defines the cavity as an isodensity surface of the molecule. This isodensity surface is determined iteratively. The self-consistent isodensity polarized continuum model (SQ-PCM) gives a further refinement in that it allows for a full coupling between the cavity shape and the electron density. 

The theory of mechanical interlocking explains adhesive bonding with the physical coupling of surface irregularities, roughness. It can be applied for the solution of problems emerging in the textile and paper industry, but cannot describe adhesive interaction of smooth surfaces like in the case of glass. 

Summary of key concepts for oxidative phosphorylation. [Note Electron flow and ATP synthesis are are envisioned as sets of interlocking gears to emphase the idea of coupling.]... 

However, produced a neutral [2]catenane (Scheme 11.5) [lib] bearing a mechanically interlocked bis-NDI macrocycle in 53% yield. This yield is far more attractive for a bis-NDI macrocycle than the 10% yield originally obtained in macrocycles [30a]. This approach involved an oxidative coupling of two acetylenic naphthalene diimides in the presence of crown ether. The efficiency of the catenation can be attributed to the crown ether component acting as a permanent template for the forming cyclophane. 

Total enclosure is represented by fixed covers over the pulleys, gears, shafts, and couplings to prevent access to the hazardous area. They can also be coupled with interlock devices for shutting down the machine if a portion or the whole cover is removed. 

Two perfectly reversible one-electron reduction steps are observed for Co.S ", at —0.53 V (Co +/+) and 1.205 V (Co+/ ). Comparison of the electrochemical properties of the cobalt catenate with the previously reported data for cobalt bpy or phen complexes [31, 32] shows here again a strong stabilization of the reduced states, Co and Co". Other sterically constrained polyimine ligands also lead to stabilized monovalent cobalt complexes [33-37]. Remarkable also is the drastic structural effect of the catenate on the Co +/-+ redox potential whereas bpy or phen complexes of cobalt(II) can easily be oxidized to octahedral cobalt(III) [36, 38], the redox potential value of the Co + -+ couple being close to 0 V, no oxidation peak is observed for Co.5 + prior to ligand oxidation (Ep > 1.6 V). The destabilization effect of Co " due to tetrahedral environment provided by the entwined and interlocked structure of 5 is thus very large (>1.5 V). 

The coupling of these cycles and their regulation by various feedback mechanisms impart a remarkable resilience to this interlocked system. Humans cannot change the speed of the large wheels but, as we have seen, the small reservoirs can be changed by civilization s activities. 

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