Combined use of calorimetric and adsorption kinetic methods for the study of the mechanisms of catalytic processes

Consideration is given to the main results obtained in studies based on calorimetric methods at high temperatures (above room temperature) of the following aspects of the mechanisms of catalytic and sorption processes on powder catalysts: 1) relation between chemisorption and dissolution of gases in the subsurface layers of solids; 2) influence of surface-adsorbed substance on the adsorption of another substance from the gas phase; 3) nature of intermediate species formed during catalytic processes on the catalyst surface. Results are presented of the application of calorimetric methods to measuring the enthalpy change of polymerization in a dry system: gaseous monomer — solid catalyst — solid polymer, and to investigating the mechanisms of such processes. Anomalous solubility of gases in the subsurface layers of solids has been shown to be significant for the mechanism of nucleation during phase transitions in solids.

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Zusamenfassung Die wichtigsten Ergebnisse der auf kalorimetrischen Methoden bei hohen Temperaturen (über Raumtemperatur) beruhenden Untersuchungen der Mechanismen von katalytischen und Sorptionsprozessen an pulverförmigen Katalysatoren werden behandelt: 1) Zusammenhang zwischen Chemisorption und Lösung von Gasen in den Schichten von Festkörpern unterhalb der Oberfläche; 2) Einfluß der an der Oberfläche adsorbierten Substanz auf die Adsorption einer anderen Substanz aus der Gasphase; 3) Beschaffenheit der während des katalytischen Vorgangs an der Katalysator-Oberfläche entstandenen Intermediärteilchen.Ergebnisse der Anwendung der kalorimetrischen Methode zur Messung der Enthalpie-Änderungen der Polymerisation im trockenen System: gasförmiges Monomer — fester Katalysator — festes Polymer und zur Untersuchung der Mechanismen solcher Vorgänge werden mitgeteilt. Es wurde gezeigt, daß die anomale Löslichkeit von Gasen in den Schichten unterhalb der Oberfläche von Festkörpern für den Mechanismus der Keimbildung während des Phasenüberganges in Festkörpern von Bedeutung ist.

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Résumé On examine les principaux résultats obtenus lors des études effectuées à l'aide de méthodes calorimétriques à hautes températures (au-dessus de la température ambiante), sous les aspects suivants du mécanisme des réactions catalytiques et de Sorption sur des catalyseurs en poudre: 1) relation entre la chimisorption et la dissolution des gaz dans les sous-couches superficielles des solides, 2) influence d'une substance adsorbée en surface sur l'adsorption d'une autre substance de la phase gazeuse, 3) nature des particules intermédiaires formées lors de la réaction catalytique à la surface du catalyseur. Les résultats de l'application de la méthode calorimétrique à la mesure des variations d'enthalpie au cours de la polymérisation en système «sec» sont présentés: monomère gazeux — catalyseur solide — polymère solide, ainsi que ceux relatifs à l'étude du mécanisme de ces réactions. On montre que la solubilité anormale des gaz dans les sous-couches superficielles des solides joue un rôle important sur le mécanisme de la nucléation lors des transitions de phases dans les solides.

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Influence of the particle size of metal in the hydrogenolysis of n-butane on carbon supported iron catalysts

The hydrogenolysis of n-butane on different carbon supported iron catalysts has been studied. Changes in activity, product distribution, apparent activation energy and frequency factor were found to be a function of particle size. This behavior is explained as a change in the reaction mechanism, which also leads to the isomerization of n-butane in the case of catalysts with higher dispersity.

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The relationship between the structures of Cu(II) complexes and their chemical transformations

The paper presents the results of a study of M ₂ ^I M ^II(SO₄)₂ compounds withM ^I= K, Rb, Cs or Tl, andM ^II=Cu or Ni, in the interval from room temperature to the melting temperature. All the compounds studied show endo- or exothermic excursions in their DTA curves, corresponding to phase transitions connected with colour changes of the compounds. For M ₂ ^I Cu(SO₄)₂, whereM ^I is K or Tl, several modifications could be prepared at laboratory temperature, probably distortion isomers. No modifications of this type could be prepared, however, for M ₂ ^I Ni(SO₄)₂ compounds.

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Zusammenfassung Die Ergebnisse einer Untersuchung von M ₂ ^I M ^II(SO₄)₂-Verbindungen Cs, Tl;M ^II=Cu, Ni) im Temperaturbereich von Raum- bis Schmelztemperatur werden beschrieben. Alle untersuchten Verbindungen zeigen in ihren DTA-Kurven mit Farbänderungen einhergehende, durch Phasenumwandlungen bedingte endo- und exotherme Peaks. Bei Laboratoriumstemperatur konnten verschiedene Modifikationen von M ₂ ^I Cu(SO₄)₂ (mitM ^I gleich K oder Tl) hergestellt werden, wobei es sich wahrscheinlich um Distorsionsisomere handelt. Keine Modifikationen dieses Typs konnten jedoch für M ₂ ^I Ni(SO₄)₂ erhalten werden.

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Kinetics and mechanism of oxidation of methanol by acid bromate

The kinetics of oxidation of methanol by bromate ion in hydrochloric acid medium has been investigated. A mechanism consistent with the experimental observations is suggested.

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Interactions of Nabumetone with Cyclodextrins in Solution and in the Solid State

The interactions of nabumetone (NAB) with -cyclodextrin (-CD) and-cyclodextrin (-CD) were studied in aqueous solution by meansof phase-solubility analysis. Solid dispersions of NAB with -cyclodextrin(-CD), -cyclodextrin (-CD), methyl- (M-CD),hydroxypropyl-cyclodextrin (HP-CD) were prepared by coevaporationand kneading and also by coprecipitation in the case of -CD. X-ray diffractometry, thermal analysis and infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to study the possibility of complexation of the drug with the different cyclodextrins. Solid dispersions of nabumetone with -CD showed a remarkable improvement in the dissolution rate of nabumetone.     

Activation of hydrocarbons in the oxidative dimerization of methane over alkaline earth metals

Oxidative dimerization of methane over alkaline earth metal oxides and phosphates has been studied. The ratedetermining step is heterolytic C–H bond dissociation of methane on surface basic sites of the catalysts.

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Benzene hydrogenation on nickel/honeycomb catalysts

Monolithic supported nickel catalysts were investigated in benzene hydrogenation between 100 and 280 °C. The conversion of benzene to cyclohexane reaches a maximum around 210 °C with a maximum yield at a ratio p^oH₂/p^oBz=3. The experimental results and some kinetic aspects are discussed.

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Comparative analysis of catalytic properties of 3d metal acetylacetonates in liquid-phase oxidation of dibenzyl ether

Studies of the liquid-phase oxidation of dibenzyl ether in the presence of 12 acetylacetonates of 3d metals and a comparative analysis of the dependence of the catalytic activity and selectivity of chelates on the atomic number and valence state have been carried out.

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Thermal study of date kernels via TG and DTA

Thermal analyses was performed on Egyptian date kernels to assess the value of the products as possible sources of valuable compounds. It also furnished technical data necessary for determination of the optimum degree of temperature for the design and operation of units for the pyrolytic processing of date kernels.Two different sets of experiments were carried out, involving thermogravimetry (TG) and differential thermal analysis (DTA).The TG results revealed a purely kinetically controlled, first-order reaction. The activation energy and the Arrhenius constant were 8.17 kJ/mol and 0.0115 min^–1, respectively.The DTA results indicated the nature of the reactions involved in the pyrolysis and the corresponding products.

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Zusammenfassung Ägyptische Dattelkerne wurden thermisch untersucht, um die Möglickkeit einer Verwendung als Quellen für wertvolle Verbindungen zu ergründen. Außerdem wurden technische Daten ermittelt, die zur Festlegung der Optimumtemperatur für die Gestaltung und den Betrieb der Geräte zur pyrolytischen Behandlung von Dattelkernen benötigt werden. Es wurden zwei Versuchsreihen durchgeführt, bei denen einerseits Thermogravimetrie (TG) und andererseits Differentialthermoanalyse (DTA) Anwendung fand. Die TG Ergebnisse eröffnen eine rein kinetisch kontrollierte Reaktion erster Ordnung. Die Aktivierungsenergie und die Arrheniuskonstante betrugen 8,17 kJ/mol bzw. 0,0115 min^–1. DTA Resultate gaben Auskunft über den Charakter und Reaktionsprodukte der Reaktionen bei der Pyrolyse.

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The authors wish to express their sincere appreciation to Prof. Dr. S. G. Serag El-Din, Professor of the Chemical Engineering Department, Cairo University, and Dr. H. H. Abou El-Naga, Manager of Analytical and Research Centre, Misr Petroleum Company, for their sincere and helpful co-operation.     

Kinetics of EDTA-catalyzed oxidation of Indigo Carmine by vanadium(V)

The reaction is first order both in vanadium(V) and substrate and is markedly inhibited by H⁺ ions. Kinetic evidence for the formation of a 11 complex of vanadium(V) and EDTA is obtained. The stability constant of this complex and its thermodynamic parameters were evaluated. A suitable mechanism is proposed.

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Ammonia adsorption on the surface of Ni(II)-, Cu(II)-and Co(II)-phthalocyanine

Ammonia adsorption on the surface of Ni(II)–, Cu(II)- and Co(II)-phthalocyanine has been studied by means of reflection spectroscopy. Ammonia bonds to the metal ions in the surface layers of phthalocyanines preferably in octahedral coordination. In the case of Co(II)-phthalocyanine the trivalent state of cobalt is stabilized. Close similarity between coordination in liquid phase and adsorption on the surface is observed.

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Donor-acceptor concept of covalent interaction of substrate with catalysts

In terms of a unitary approach, the ability of complexes, clusters and metals of transition and nontransition elements for covalent interaction with reagents has been analyzed. the requirements for the catalysts to be efficient in the covalent activation of substrates have been formulated.

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Kinetic study of the permanganate oxidation of DL-valine in acidic media

The kinetics of permanganic oxidation of DL-valine in a concentrated sulfuric acid medium (3.0–5.0 M) has been studied by spectrophotometry. The rate law found shows that the reaction is autocatalyzed by Mn(II) ions. The influence of the reagent and Mn(II) concentrations and acidity of the medium has been analyzed. A reaction mechanism is proposed according to the experimental results.

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Formaldehyde base catalysis by NaX zeolite

Reactions of formaldehyde to produce formose sugars at 95°C in aqueous solutions were studied over a trickle bed of NaX Zeolite spheres. When effluent pH was in the range of 5 to 7, a rapid irreversible catalyst deactivation from an initial 50% conversion occurred. The catalyst was destroyed in less than five hours by formic acid produced by the undesired Cannizzaro reaction. Incorporation of 0.86 mol NaOH/mol HCHO at 1.21 LHSV into the combined feed to the reactor maintained the effluent pH in the range of 10 to 12. Conversion of HCHO fell only from 95 to 92% in three hours, and selectively to Cannizzaro reaction was reduced to approximately 25%.

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Highly active supported palladium catalysts for selective hydrogenation of conjugated dienes into olefins

Products of the interaction of PdCl₂ with oxide-supported tertiary aliphatic amines were found to be extremely active in the selective hydrogenation of conjugated dienes into olefins. Promoting action of molecular oxygen on their activity has been established.

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Dioxygen evolution from aqueous acid solutions of ruthenium complexes with nitrogen-containing ligands

Some peculiarities of reduction of one-electron oxidants, Ru(bpy) ₃ ³⁺ and Ru(bpy)₂(py) ₂ ³⁺ , in the absence of catalysts (when oxidation of the oxidant's ligands occurs) and in their presence (when also oxidation of water to dioxygen occurs) are discussed. Both oxidation reactions are thought to have a common intermediate.

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Benzoylation of toluene by benzoic anhydride on solid superacid catalysts

Acylation was carried out by using two kinds of solid superacid catalyst, SO ₄ ^2– /ZrO₂ and Nafion-H. The reaction was expressed by reversible first-second order kinetics. The SO ₄ ^2– /ZrO₂ catalyst was superior to Nafion-H and could be reactivated by treating with sulfuric acid.

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Artifacts caused by plastics in chemical experiments: Absorption, degradation, catalysis and irreproducible behavior

In the experimental praxis of our chemical laboratory we have been surprised and impressed by a few uncontrollable results caused by plastics. These materials are generally considered to be chemically more or less unreactive and inert. Absorption and chemical degradation—especially during long use—can activate the surface of silicon rubber, polyethylene or teflon, which are constituents of tubes, reaction vessels, stirring bars and other parts of instruments. In a few cases catalytic activation can be interpreted in terms of the interaction between the microporous surfaces of plastics and reactants. These observations require careful consideration and control of the properties and quality of plastics before using them even in the simplest chemical experiments.

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Investigation of the self-heating phenomenon in the bulk polymerization of acrylonitrile

The temperature of the polymerizing system was measured with a thermistor during the bulk polymerization of acrylonitrile initiated by azoisobutyronitrile. The temperature of self-heating suddenly rises at a conversion of about 2%. This jump of temperature is presumably caused by the formation of a gel structure and, consequently, the outfall of thermal convection within the system.

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Use of α-2-cyanoethyl tert-butoxycarbonylaspartate as an intermediate for synthesis of β-esters

The use of -2-cyanoethyl Boc-aspartate is proposed for the first time for the synthesis of -esters of Boc-aspartic acid. The -2-cyanoethyl protective group is selectively split out by strong organic bases under hydrolytic conditions without the -ester bond being affected. Using the -2-cyanoethyl derivative, -cyclohexyl, -benzyl, and -tert-butyl Boc-aspartates have been synthesized in good yields.All-Union Scientific-Research Institute of Molecular Biology. Vektor Scientific-Industrial Association. Ministry of the Medical and Biochemical Industries, Koltsovo, Novosibirsk Province. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 2, pp. 241–245, March–April, 1990.