Lewis acid catalyzed reactions of methylenecyclopropylcarbinols with acetals for the construction of 3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane derivatives

Reactions of methylenecyclopropylcarbinols 1 with acetals 2 in the presence of Lewis acid Sc(OPf)₃ produce the ring-closure products 3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane in moderate to high total yields along with the products in trans-configuration as the sole or major one. The plausible reaction mechanism has been discussed, which is based on the Prins-type reaction mechanism.     

Production of light alkenes with low CO2 emission from gas phase oxidative cracking (GOC) of hexane

Compared with non-oxidative pyrolysis of hexane, the rupture of C-C bonds of hexane in the GOC process becomes rather easy due to the change of thermodynamics and kinetics of the reaction with introduction of oxygen. CO predominates in the COx produced, and the ratio CO/CO₂ can be as high as 16. The GOC process could be operated in an autothermic way, which would minimize energy consumption of the whole process and greatly decrease the CO₂ emission. GOC seems to be an environmentally benign and promising alternative route for light alkenes production using heavy feedstock. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Enthalpic and Liquid-Phase Adsorption Study of Toluene–Cyclohexane and Toluene–Hexane Binary Systems on Modified Activated Carbons

The liquid-phase adsorption of toluene in cyclohexane and hexane solutions on modified activated carbons was evaluated; the energy involved in the interaction between these solutions and the solids was determined by immersion enthalpies of pure solvents and their mixtures, and the contribution of the system constituents was calculated by differential enthalpies. The thermal treatment generated modifications that favored adsorption and interaction with the evaluated solutions, since it increased the textural parameters and the basic character of the samples. Cyclohexane could create greater competition with the adsorption sites compared to hexane, but it favored the increase in adsorption capacities (0.416 to 1.026 mmol g⁻¹) and the interactions with the solid evaluated through the immersion enthalpies. The immersion enthalpies of pure solvents (−16.36 to −112.7 J g⁻¹) and mixtures (−25.65 to −104.34 J g⁻¹) had exothermic behaviors that were decreasing due to the possible displacement of solvent molecules when increasing the solute concentration in the mixtures. The differential enthalpies for toluene were negative (−18.63 to −2.14 J), mainly due to the π–π interaction with the solid, while those of the solvent–solid component tended to be positive values (−4.25 to 55.97 J) due to the displacement of the solvent molecules by those of toluene.     

Effects of Hexane on Protein Profile,Solubility and Foaming Properties of Defatted Proteins Extracted from Tenebrio molitor Larvae

Inclusion of edible insects in human diets is increasingly promoted as a sustainable source of proteins with high nutritional value. While consumer acceptability remains the main challenge to their integration into Western food culture, the use of edible insects as meal and protein concentrate could decrease neophobia. The defatting of edible insects, mostly done with hexane, is the first step in producing protein ingredients. However, its impact on protein profiles and techno-functionality is still unclear. Consequently, this study compares the protein profiles of hexane-defatted and non-hexane-defatted yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) meals and protein extracts, and evaluates the impact of hexane on protein solubility and foaming properties. Results showed that profiles for major proteins were similar between hexane-defatted and non-defatted samples, however some specific content differences (e.g., hexamerin 2) were observed and characterized using proteomic tools. Protein solubility was markedly lower for T. molitor meals compared to protein extracts. A large increase in the foaming capacity was observed for defatted fractions, whereas foam stability decreased similarly in all fractions. Consequently, although the hexane-defatting step was largely studied to produce edible insect protein ingredients, it is necessary to precisely understand its impact on their techno-functional properties for the development of food formulations.     

两种烟煤的液化及液化油的组成特征研究

在400℃、30min,7MPa冷氢压条件下两种煤液化结构表明,兖州煤比DECS－6（美国煤）煤更容易液化或共液化,这可能与兖州煤硫含量比较高有关,但DECS－6煤的油收率要高于兖州煤,表明EDCS－6煤容易裂解生成小分子化合物,同时种煤液化油的沸点分布特征基本一致。UV（紫外光谱）特征表明,液化油中单环芳烃主要为烷基取代苯类化合物,二环芳烃组分主要是烷基取代萘类化合物,三环芳烃主要为涉位缩合的菲类化合物,四环芳烃主要为芘、化合物,五环芳烃以苯并芘类化合物为主,而极性化合物可归属为含O、S、N的极性芳香化合物。     

锌含量对Zn/HZSM-5催化剂性能的影响

 研究了不同锌含量的Zn／HZSM－5分子筛的表面酸性及其对正己\r\n烷芳构化反应的催化活性、选择性和稳定性．结果表明,锌组元的引入\r\n减少了HZSM－5表面的B酸,增加了L酸,总酸量增大;正己烷转化率随\r\n锌含量的增加先降低后升高;芳烃产率和芳构化选择性则随锌含量的增\r\n加先增大后趋于平缓;反应过程中催化剂的积炭速度、孔体积和比表面\r\n积下降速度都随着锌含量的增加而加快;锌含量大于1％时,Zn／HZSM\r\n－5的催化稳定性不如HZSM－5,且随着锌含量的增加失活速度加快．优\r\n选的锌含量为1．0％～2．9％．此外,讨论了Zn／HZSM－5的催化性能\r\n与其表面性质的关系．     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and characterizations of a 3-D Cu(I) complex with 1,6-bi(benzotriazole)hexane

Solvothermal reaction of the flexible ligand 1,6-bi(benzotriazole)hexane (BBTH) with CuCl generated a 3-D hybrid solid, {[CuCl]₂(BBTH)} _n (1), which was investigated by elemental analysis, FT-IR, X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD), X-ray single-crystal diffraction, TG/DTA, and photoluminescence measurements. Compound 1 crystallizes in the tetragonal system, space group I4(1)/a, a = b = 17.636(2) Å, c = 13.5345(15) Å, V = 4209.6(9) ų, Z = 8. The distorted tetrahedral geometry of Cu(I) is defined by two chlorides and two N donors from different BBTH ligands. Adjacent copper atoms are connected by μ₂-Cl to give a 1-D zigzag inorganic chain, and further linked by BBTH ligands via μ₄-bridging, forming the 3-D hybrid structure of 1. Cu(I) atoms and BBTH ligands can be regarded as two kinds of non-equivalent 4-connected nodes, which lead to an unusual topological network with Schläfli symbol of (3².8.9².10)₂(3².8².9²). Compound 1 exhibits high thermal stability and shows strong red fluorescence emission at 538 nm in the solid state at ambient temperature.     

Hexane Cracking over Steamed Phosphated Zeolite H‐ZSM‐5: Promotional Effect on Catalyst Performance and Stability

The nature behind the promotional effect of phosphorus on the catalytic performance and hydrothermal stability of zeolite H‐ZSM‐5 has been studied using a combination of ²⁷Al and ³¹P MAS NMR spectroscopy, soft X‐ray absorption tomography and n‐hexane catalytic cracking, complemented with NH₃ temperature‐programmed desorption and N₂ physisorption. Phosphated H‐ZSM‐5 retains more acid sites and catalytic cracking activity after steam treatment than its non‐phosphated counterpart, while the selectivity towards propylene is improved. It was established that the stabilization effect is twofold. First, the local framework silico‐aluminophosphate (SAPO) interfaces, which form after phosphatation, are not affected by steam and hold aluminum atoms fixed in the zeolite lattice, preserving the pore structure of zeolite H‐ZSM‐5. Second, the four‐coordinate framework aluminum can be forced into a reversible sixfold coordination by phosphate. These species remain stationary in the framework under hydrothermal conditions as well. Removal of physically coordinated phosphate after steam‐treatment leads to an increase in the number of strong acid sites and increased catalytic activity. We propose that the improved selectivity towards propylene during catalytic cracking can be attributed to local SAPO interfaces located at channel intersections, where they act as impediments in the formation of bulky carbenium ions and therefore suppress the bimolecular cracking mechanism.