U.S.-Hungary Research on Oscillating Chemical Reactions

这个由布兰代斯大学的Kenneth Kustin博士和布达佩斯Eotvos大学的Miklos Orban博士合作的美国-匈牙利研究项目的主要目标是研究三个主要领域的振荡化学反应。首先，将研究若干涉及溴酸盐离子、甲醛、分子氧以及均相和非均相过渡金属催化反应的体系，以寻找可能的新振荡反应。其次，将对高锰酸盐反应和含硫反应等几个振荡系统及其相关子系统进行机理研究。最后，研究空间模式和化学波发生的反应。这些研究将探索转向模式，磁场对化学波的影响以及显示模式形成的新化学系统的设计。综合结果有望导致基本化学动力学的新进展，并有可能在生物和工业过程中得到应用。该化学动力学项目通过使美国和东欧的领先专家在共同感兴趣和能力强的领域结合互补的人才和集中研究资源，实现了推进科学知识的计划目标。＊＊＊

9322738 Kustin The primary objective of this U.S.-Hungary research project between Dr. Kenneth Kustin of Brandeis University and Dr. Miklos Orban of Eotvos University, Budapest, is to examine oscillating chemical reactions in three major areas. First, a number of systems involving bromite ion, formaldehyde, molecular oxygen and both homogeneous and heterogeneous transition metal-catalyzed reactions will be studied for possible new oscillating reactions. Second, mechanistic studies will be performed on several oscillatory systems and related subsystems including permanganate reactions and sulfur-containing reactions. Finally, research will be carried out on reactions in which spatial patterns and chemical waves occur. These studies will probe Turning patterns, the effects of magnetic fields on chemical waves and the design of new chemical systems that show pattern formation. The combined results are expected to lead to new advances in basic chemical kinetics and, potentially, to applications in biological and industrial processes. This project in chemical dynamics fulfills the program objective of advancing scientific knowledge by enabling leading experts in the United States and Eastern Europe to combine complementary talents and pool research resources in areas of strong mutual interest and competence. ***