A new nano-composite electrode as a copper (II) selective potentiometric sensor

A macrocyclic ligand “7,10,13-triaza-1-thia-4,16-dioxa-20,24-dimethyl-2,3;17,18-dibenzo-cyclooctadecane-6,14-dione” as an efficient ionophore was used into a new Cu²⁺ nano-composite potentiometric carbon paste sensor containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), nanosilica particles, and room temperature ionic liquid (1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, [BMP]Tf₂N). This potentiometric sensor responds to copper ions in a wide linear dynamic range of 4.50 × 10^?8 to 1.00 × 10^?2 mol L^?1 with Nernstian slope of 29.64 ± 0.10 mV per decade. The detection limit of 2.34 × 10^?8 mol L^?1 was obtained at the pH range 3.5–6.0. It has a fast response with response time of about 10 s, and can be used for at least 16 weeks without any considerable divergence in the potentials. The suggested sensor thus allows sensitive, selective, simple, low cost, and stable electrochemical sensing of Cu²⁺ ions in the presence of a large number of alkali, alkaline earth, transition and heavy metal ions. This sensor was successfully applied in the determination of copper ions in water and waste water samples.     

NMR chemical shifts of xenon in aqueous solutions of amphiphiles: A new probe of the hydrophobic environment

The chemical shift of elemental xenon in solution is sensitive to the environment. The shift arises from van der Waals interactions in most liquids, but an additional effect is present in aqueous media yielding a larger shift than expected. In water the shift is affected by the presence of low molecular weight amphiphiles, and its variation with composition can reveal the presence of hydrophobic hydration of the amphiphile. The results are similar to the conclusions drawn from other physical studies. Data are presented for aqueous solutions of methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, iso-propanol, tert-butanol, dimethylsulfoxide, p-dioxane, and acetonitrile.     

Reaction between triphenylphosphine, diaroylacetylenes and arylidenemalononitriles: a novel and simple synthesis of 3-aroyl-2,5-diaryl-2,4-cyclopentadiene-1,1-dicarbonitriles

A novel and simple synthesis of 3-aroyl-2,5-diaryl-2,4-cyclopentadiene-1,1-dicarbonitriles is described. The reactive 1:1 zwitterionic intermediate, formed by the addition of triphenylphosphine to diaroylacetylenes, was trapped by arylidenemalononitriles to produce the title compounds under mild reaction conditions in fairly good yields.     

Homogeneous, core-shell, and hollow-shell ZnS colloid-based photonic crystals

Ordered ZnS-based colloidal crystals from homogeneous, core-shell, and hollow building blocks were prepared via electrosteric colloid stabilization combined with a convective assembly technique. The polyelectrolyte stabilized colloids assembled into face-centered cubic arrays with the (111) face perpendicular to the substrate. Structure-property correlations were made using scanning electron microscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy, and UV/visible/near-IR spectroscopy. Multilayer film growth, with film thickness of several micrometers, was achieved. Optical spectra showed (111) stopgaps along with pronounced higher order peaks. The spectral position of the photonic stopgap can be predicted using a volume average refractive index and the Maxwell-Garnett formula for the homogeneous and core-shell particles, respectively. This work holds the promise of harnessing ZnS for optical property engineering and enhanced photonic band gap materials.     

On quantitative structure of small Ree groups

The main aim of this article is to study quantitative structure of small Ree Groups ²G₂(q). Here, we prove that small Ree groups are uniquely determined by their orders and the set of the number of elements of the same order.     

Surfactant‐assisted electromembrane extraction combined with capillary electrophoresis as a novel technique for the determination of acidic drugs in biological fluids

In this paper, for the first time, surfactant‐assisted electromembrane extraction coupled with capillary electrophoresis with UV detector was introduced for the extraction of acidic drugs from biological fluids. In this technique, in the presence of the nonionic surfactant in the donor phase, tendency of analyte ions into the supported liquid membrane (SLM) was increased. Naproxen and diclofenac were selected as model acidic drugs. In order to obtain the best extraction efficiency, several factors influencing the extraction efficiency were investigated. Optimal extractions were accomplished with 1‐octanol as the SLM, 15 Volt dc potential as the driving force, pH 12 in acceptor solution, and 0.2 mmol/L Triton X‐100 with pH 7.4 in donor solution. Equilibrium extraction conditions were obtained after 15 min of operation where the whole assembly agitated at 1000 rpm. Under the optimized conditions, preconcentration factors in the range of 176–184 and recoveries in the range of 88–92% were obtained. The applied method offers acceptable linearity with correlation coefficients higher than 0.9992. Limits of detection of 1.51 ng/mL and 2.42 ng/mL were obtained for naproxen and diclofenac, respectively. Finally, the developed method was successfully applied for the determination of naproxen and diclofenac in different matrices including plasma and urine samples.     

Spiro[4H‐pyran‐3,3′‐oxindoles] Derived from 1,2,3,4‐Tetrahydroquinoline

Three‐component reactions of 5,6‐dihydro‐4H‐pyrrolo[3,2,1‐ij]quinoline‐1,2‐dione with malononitrile, or ethyl cyanoacetate, and cyclic six‐membered or a five‐membered 1,3‐diketone, produce spiro[4H‐pyran‐3,3′‐oxindoles].     

Reaction of perfluoroalkyl grignard reagents with phosphorus trihalides: a new route to perfluoroalkyl-phosphonous and -phosphonic acids

The reaction of perfluoroalkyl Grignard reagents with phosphorus(III) halides was explored. In the process a new convenient, one-pot, high yield method for the synthesis of (perfluoroalkyl)phosphonic acids has been developed. Perfluoroalkyl Grignard reagents react with phosphorus trichloride or phosphorus tribromide to form (perfluoroalkyl)phosphonous dihalides. Hydrolysis gives the corresponding (perfluoroalkyl)phosphonous acids. Oxidation of the phosphonous acids with H(2)O(2) produces (perfluoroalkyl)phosphonic acids in 60-78% overall yields, based on the corresponding perfluoroalkyl iodide. The X-ray crystal structures of the toluidinium salts, [MeC(6)H(4)NH(3)](2)[C(2)F(5)PO(3)] and [MeC(6)H(4)NH(3)][C(8)F(17)P(O)(2)OH], are reported.