X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy: A new method for determination of copolymer composition,and monomer reactivity ratios and monomer sequence distribution therefrom

Copolymer compositions and reactivity ratios for the radical copolymerization of styrene with acrylonitrile have been determined by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results obtained by this technique were confirmed by elemental as well as ¹H-NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) analysis. The monomer sequence distributions have also been calculated utilizing the monomer reactivity ratio values obtained by three different techniques viz., XPS, ¹H-NMR, and elemental analysis. The agreement between the monomer sequence distributions in the copolymer chain by these methods is very satisfactory. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci B: Polym Phys 35: 2049–2056, 1997     

Characterization and removal of extra lattice species in faujasites

The acidic properties of dealuminated Y-type zeolites were characterized by infrared (IR) spectroscopy, microcalorimetry, ²⁹Si magic-angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (MAS NMR) spectroscopy and temperature-programmed desorption (TPD). Microcalorimetric measurements exhibited a uniform heat of adsorption (140 kJ/mol) of ammonia on the strong Brönsted acid sites. The differences in the acid site concentrations measured by adsorption of ammonia from the gas phase and by decomposition of ammonium-exchanged zeolites are discussed. The results indicate that parts of the extra lattice material consisting of cationic aluminium oxide species or silica alumina species are removed by ion exchange with aqueous solutions of ammonium hydroxide. Based on this, a method for the controlled removal of extra lattice material was developed.     

Thermal degradation characteristics of a novel flame retardant coating using TG-IR technique

A novel phosphate acrylate monomer (TGMAP) has been synthesized by allowing phosphoric acid to react with glycidyl methacrylate. Its structure was characterized by Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and ¹H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (¹H NMR). The thermal degradation mechanism was characterized using thermogravimetric analysis/infrared spectrometry (TG-IR). The char yield was 36.3% at 600 °C. TG data indicate that the material undergoes degradation in three characteristic temperature stages, which can be attributed to the decomposition of the phosphate, thermal pyrolysis of aliphatic chains, and degradation of an unstable structure in char, respectively. The volatilized products formed on thermal degradation of TGMAP indicated that the volatilized products are CO, CO₂, carboxylic acid, acid anhydride, water, alkane, and aromatic compounds according to the temperature of onset formation.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Water Soluble Carboxymethyl Chitosan Grafted with Glycidyl Methacrylate

Carboxymethyl chitosan grafted with glycidyl methacrylate was synthesized by the reaction of carboxymethyl chitosan (CSCM) which was prepared from chitosan first and glycidyl methacrylate. The product has been characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), proton nuclear magnetic resonance (¹H-NMR), solid ¹³carbon nuclear magnetic resonance (Solid ¹³C-NMR), ¹³carbon nuclear magnetic resonance (¹³C-NMR), and chemical analysis, which had different thermal properties from chitosan.     

Thermal and kinetic evaluation of cotton oil biodiesel

The biodiesel obtained by transesterification by reaction between ester and an alcohol in the presence of catalyst. The purpose of this work is to evaluate the thermal and kinetic behavior of the methanol biodiesel derived from cotton oil. The quality analysis was done by gas chromatography and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry (¹H NMR) in order to examine if the product meets with the requirements of the European Standard EN 1403. The thermogravimetric profile of the cotton biodiesel indicated that the decomposition steps are associated to the volatilization and/or decomposition of the methyl esters. Kinetic data was also obtained by thermal analysis.     

Synthesis and relaxivity of polyamide paramagnetic metal complexes for magnetic resonance imaging

A new class of paramagnetic macromolecular magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents has been developed. Eight new polyamide ligands were synthesized by copolymerization of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid dianhydride or diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid dianhydride and diamine monomers. Their gadolinium(III), manganese(II) and iron(III) complexes were also synthesized. All polyamide ligands and metal complexes were characterized by ¹H nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared spectra and elemental analyses. Relaxivity studies showed that the polyamide paramagnetic metal complexes had obviously higher relaxation effectiveness as compared to corresponding simple monomeric paramagnetic metal complexes.     

Gas-phase 21Ne NMR studies and the nuclear magnetic dipole moment of neon-21

Gas-phase ²¹Ne nuclear magnetic resonance spectra were measured at the natural abundance of ²¹Ne isotope for samples consisting of pressurized neon up to 60 bar at room temperature and applying the magnetic field of the strength B₀ = 11.7574 T. It showed that the nuclear magnetic resonance frequency is linearly dependent on the density of gaseous neon. The resonance frequency was extrapolated to the zero-density point, and it permitted the determination of the ²¹Ne nuclear magnetic moment, μ(²¹Ne) = 0.6617774(10) μ_N. The present value of μ(²¹Ne) is not influenced by the bulk magnetic susceptibility of neon and interactions between neon atoms; therefore, it is more precise and reliable than the previous result obtained for μ(²¹Ne).     

One‐component photoinitiator based on benzophenone and sesamol

A new benzodioxole derivative, 4‐(1,3‐benzodioxol‐5‐yloxy) benzophenone (BPBDO), based on benzophenone and sesamol was precisely synthesized, and it can be used as a 1‐component type II photoinitiator. Elementary analysis, atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectrometry, ¹H nuclear magnetic resonance, and ¹³C nuclear magnetic resonance studies revealed that the molecular structure of BPBDO consisted of both benzophenone (BP) and benzodioxole (BDO) structures. The laser flash photolysis experiments and electron spin resonance test indicated that the process of radicals generated from BPBDO after irradiation was similar to 3 processes of ethyl 4‐dimethylaminobenzoate and BP. The kinetics of photopolymerization of the photoinitiator was also studied by real‐time infrared spectroscopy. The oxygen content, light intensity, and viscosity of the monomer affected the decomposition (R_d) and polymerization rate, and the final double bond conversion was also studied. All the results suggest that BPBDO is a 1‐component photoinitiator that is an efficient photoinitiator for free radical polymerization. In contrast to typical dual‐component photoinitiators, eg, BP/ethyl 4‐dimethylaminobenzoate or BP/BDO, BPBDO does not require an additional amine coinitiator for the initiation and is applicable in nonamine resin systems.     

Synthesis and characterization of Pd(II) complexes of 2‐ and 3‐thiophenecarbaldehyde immobilized on silica obtained from sepiolite

Silica obtained by acid treatment of sepiolite was used as a support for catalysts consisting of palladium complexes of 2‐ and 3‐thiophenecarbaldehyde. The support and the catalysts were characterized by X‐ray diffraction, and solid‐state ²⁹Si and ¹³C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies. The supported palladium catalysts were used in the Suzuki reaction of bromobenzene with phenylboronic acid. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Preparation and properties of phenyl‐modified natural rubber

We prepared phenyl‐modified natural rubber using a two‐step process. In the first step, natural rubber was brominated using N‐bromosuccinimide in a dichloromethane solution of natural rubber. The amount of N‐bromosuccinimide controlled the bromine content. In the second step, a Suzuki–Miyaura cross‐coupling reaction of the brominated natural rubber with phenyl boronic acid in the presence of a palladium catalyst replaced the bromine atoms with phenyl groups. ¹H‐nuclear magnetic resonance and ¹³C‐nuclear magnetic resonance measurements characterized the products. The signals around 7 ppm in the ¹H‐nuclear magnetic resonance spectra of the products were assigned to the phenyl protons, and based on the assigned signals, the estimated conversion of the cross‐coupling reaction under mild conditions was more than 70 mol%. The amount of phenyl groups present affected both the loss tangent and the glass transition temperature of natural rubber, which increases from ?62°C to ?30°C. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Enzymatic phosphorylation of cellulose nanofibers to new highly-ions adsorbing,flame-retardant and hydroxyapatite-growth induced natural nanoparticles

This study confirms the enzyme-mediated phosphorylation of cellulose nanofibers (CNF) by using hexokinase and adenosine-5′-triphosphate in the presence of Mg-ions, resulting in a phosphate group’s creation predominantly at C-6-O positioned hydroxyl groups of cellulose monomer rings. A proof-of-concept is provided using ¹²C CPMAS, ³¹P MAS nuclear magnetic resonance, attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyzing methods. The degree of substitution (DS) is determined by elemental analysis and compared to DS estimated by XPS analysis. From the thermal degradation measurements using thermo-gravimetric analysis, the C-6-O phosphorylation was found to noticeably prevent the CNF derivatives from weight loss in the pyrolysis process, thus, providing them flame-resistance functionality. Furthermore, phosphorylation significantly enhanced adsorption capacity of Fe³⁺ ions making them interesting for fabrication of biobased filters and membranes. Finally, the biomimetic growth of Ca–P crystals (hydroxyapatite) in simulated body fluid was characterized by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray, showing potential application as biomedical materials.     

Tailored Polarizing Hybrid Solids with Nitroxide Radicals Localized in Mesostructured Silica Walls

Hyperpolarization by dynamic nuclear polarization relies on the microwave irradiation of paramagnetic radicals dispersed in molecular glasses to enhance the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR ) signals of target molecules. However, magnetic or chemical interactions between the radicals and the target molecules can lead to attenuation of the NMR signal through paramagnetic quenching and/or radical decomposition. Here we describe polarizing materials incorporating nitroxide radicals within the walls of the solids to minimize interactions between the radicals and the solute. These materials can hyperpolarize pure pyruvic acid, a particularly important substrate of clinical interest, while nitroxide radicals cannot be used, even when incorporated in the pores of silica, because of reactions between pyruvic acid and the radicals. The properties of these materials can be engineered by tuning the composition of the wall by introducing organic functionalities.     

Synthesis of a novel bifunctional oxyammonium-based ionic liquid: Application for the synthesis of pyrano[4,3-b]pyrans and tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyrans

In the present investigation, a novel bifunctional oxyammonium-based ionic liquid, namely, 2,2′-(ethane-1,2-diylbis[oxy])bis(ethan-1-aminium)-2,2,2-trifluoroacetate, was designed and synthesized. The structure of the titled ionic liquid was characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), proton nuclear magnetic resonance (¹HNMR), carbon nuclear magnetic resonance (¹³CNMR), fluorine nuclear magnetic resonance (¹⁹FNMR), homonuclear COSY nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), thermogravimetry (TG), derivative thermogravimetry (DTG) analysis, X-ray diffraction patterns (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The described ionic liquid demonstrated robust catalytic performance in the synthesis of pyrano[4,3-b]pyrans and tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyran derivatives. The ionic liquid presents a high potential of recycling and reusing capability in both types of model reactions.     

An X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic study of novel SiON glasses

Novel SiON glasses obtained by melting mixtures of crystalline α-SiO₂ and α-Si₃N₄ were investigated by means of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The incorporation of nitrogen into the SiO₂ network was recently proved by ²⁹Si-MAS-NMR (magic-angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance) and Si K-XANES (X-ray absorption near edge structure). The Si 2p XPS and the Si KLL XAES (X-ray excited Auger electron spectroscopy) studies of the SiON glasses confirm the formation of mixed structural units (SiO_xN_4-x) by the presence of an additional spectral component energetically located between SiO₂- and Si₃N₄-like signals. The N 1s and O 1s XPS spectra support the conclusion about the incorporation of nitrogen into the SiO₂ network.     

Real‐Time Interrogation of Aspirin Reactivity,Biochemistry, and Biodistribution by Hyperpolarized Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Hyperpolarized magnetic resonance spectroscopy enables quantitative, non‐radioactive, real‐time measurement of imaging probe biodistribution and metabolism in vivo. Here, we investigate and report on the development and characterization of hyperpolarized acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and its use as a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) probe. Aspirin derivatives were synthesized with single‐ and double‐¹³C labels and hyperpolarized by dynamic nuclear polarization with 4.7 % and 3 % polarization, respectively. The longitudinal relaxation constants (T₁) for the labeled acetyl and carboxyl carbonyls were approximately 30 seconds, supporting in vivo imaging and spectroscopy applications. In vitro hydrolysis, transacetylation, and albumin binding of hyperpolarized aspirin were readily monitored in real time by ¹³C‐NMR spectroscopy. Hyperpolarized, double‐labeled aspirin was well tolerated in mice and could be observed by both ¹³C‐MR imaging and ¹³C‐NMR spectroscopy in vivo.     

Real‐Time Interrogation of Aspirin Reactivity,Biochemistry, and Biodistribution by Hyperpolarized Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Hyperpolarized magnetic resonance spectroscopy enables quantitative, non‐radioactive, real‐time measurement of imaging probe biodistribution and metabolism in vivo. Here, we investigate and report on the development and characterization of hyperpolarized acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and its use as a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) probe. Aspirin derivatives were synthesized with single‐ and double‐¹³C labels and hyperpolarized by dynamic nuclear polarization with 4.7 % and 3 % polarization, respectively. The longitudinal relaxation constants (T₁) for the labeled acetyl and carboxyl carbonyls were approximately 30 seconds, supporting in vivo imaging and spectroscopy applications. In vitro hydrolysis, transacetylation, and albumin binding of hyperpolarized aspirin were readily monitored in real time by ¹³C‐NMR spectroscopy. Hyperpolarized, double‐labeled aspirin was well tolerated in mice and could be observed by both ¹³C‐MR imaging and ¹³C‐NMR spectroscopy in vivo.     

Adsorption of Tungstophosphoric or Tungstosilicic Acids from Ethanol–Water Solutions on Carbon

The equilibrium adsorption on activated carbon of tungstophosphoric or tungstosilicic acid, both from solutions in ethanol–water 50% v/v, was studied at 20°C. It was found that the adsorption strength was higher for the former acid than it was for the latter. The solutions were characterized by UV–visible and³¹P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies and the results indicated that the main species present are the undegraded anions of the acids. This behavior is opposite that observed in aqueous solutions in which, depending on the heteropolyacid considered, different transformations take place. The solids obtained, which were dried at 20°C and studied by X-ray diffraction, contain highly dispersed noncrystalline adsorbed species. By³¹P nuclear magnetic resonance and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopies on the solids, it was found that such species are the anions [PW₁₂O₄₀]³⁻and [SiW₁₂O₄₀]⁴⁻with undegraded structure for the tungstophosphoric and tungstosilicic acids, respectively. Besides, it was proved that the thermal behavior up to 365°C of the adsorbed species is similar to that of their corresponding bulk acids, i.e., neither tungstophosphoric nor tungstosilicic acid undergoes degradation.     

磷钨酸修饰活性炭载Pd催化剂的制备及对甲酸氧化的电催化性能

通过水浴浸泡制备了磷钨酸(PWA)修饰的活性炭(PWA/C), 再通过液相还原法将Pd沉积于PWA/C复合载体上制备了Pd-PWA/C催化剂. 采用X射线能量色散(EDS)谱、 X射线衍射(XRD)谱、 透射电子显微镜(TEM)和X射线光电子能谱(XPS)对产物进行表征. 结果表明, 磷钨酸修饰活性炭不仅能有效降低Pd纳米粒子的粒径, 而且与Pd纳米粒子间发生了强烈作用. 电化学测试结果显示, Pd-PWA/C催化剂对甲酸氧化的电催化活性和稳定性均远优于Pd/C催化剂, 这是由于Pd与PWA/C间的强烈作用既能有效降低CO在催化剂上的吸附强度和吸附量, 又能降低甲酸分解的速率, 从而减弱CO的毒化作用.     

Novel Naphthol‐Based Bicyclic Phosphonates

Condensation of naphthol‐1 and naphthol‐2 with 2‐ethoxyvinyphosphonic acid dichloroanhydride in boiling toluene in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid has resulted in high yields of unknown bicyclic phosphonates. Composition and structure of the products obtained were confirmed according to ¹H and ³¹P nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared spectroscopy, and X‐ray analysis.     

磷钨酸修饰活性炭载Pd催化剂的制备及对甲酸氧化的电催化性能简

通过水浴浸泡制备了磷钨酸(PWA)修饰的活性炭(PWA/C),再通过液相还原法将Pd沉积于PWA/C复合载体上制备了Pd-PWA/C催化剂. 采用X射线能量色散(EDS)谱、X射线衍射(XRD)谱、透射电子显微镜(TEM)和X射线光电子能谱(XPS)对产物进行表征. 结果表明,磷钨酸修饰活性炭不仅能有效降低Pd纳米粒子的粒径,而且与Pd纳米粒子间发生了强烈作用. 电化学测试结果显示,Pd-PWA/C催化剂对甲酸氧化的电催化活性和稳定性均远优于Pd/C催化剂,这是由于Pd与PWA/C间的强烈作用既能有效降低CO在催化剂上的吸附强度和吸附量,又能降低甲酸分解的速率,从而减弱CO的毒化作用.