Oil coating of hydrophobic surfaces from aqueous media: formation and kinetic study

We perform oil coating of hydrophobic solid surfaces via aqueous media, from emulsions, and under the presence of a shear flow. The principle of such coating is based on the use of a system at the limit of aggregation to give rise to adhesion, with asymmetrical interfaces (oil droplet/water and solid surface/water) in order to favor the oil/surface adhesion in comparison to the oil/oil adhesion. This way, droplets stick to the solid substrate, whereas they are stable and homogeneously dispersed in the bulk. We have realized coatings from two systems of emulsions made of a mixture of hydroxy-terminated silicone oil and classical silicone oil and a mixture of sunflower oil and mineral oil. The kinetics of the coating is described by a Langmuir model where the adhesion between the oil particle and the surface is modeled as a first-order reaction. The resulting coatings are formed of oil droplets uniformly covering the solid surface. The coating density can vary with the nature of the experimental systems.     

Comparison of pillar[5]arene and calix[4]arene anion receptor ability in aqueous media

Abstract

Recognition ability of both cationic pillar[5]arene and calix[4]arene has been studied in aqueous media. Anion complexation can be evaluated from their ability to complex their counterions as well as an added external organic anion. DOSY NMR experiments and fluorescence quenching show that pillararenes have a larger ability for including their own counterions than calixarenes irrespective of the anion (tetrafluoroborate or chloride or bromide) and the structure of the cationic moiety (trimethylammonium or methylimidazolium). Counterion complexation shows a picture where four to five positive charges of the pillar[5]arene are neutralised, meanwhile only one positive charge of the calixarene is neutralised for a 1 mM solution of the macrocycle. Irrespective of the smaller net positive charge in the pillar[5]arene, its binding ability for organic anions (toluenesulfonate or hydroxybenzoate) is larger than for calix[4]arene allowing a better accommodation of the guest in its cavity. The larger separation between the cationic groups of the receptor and its electron-rich aromatic region improves the anion recognition ability for pillar[5]arene.     

Direct organocatalytic aldol reactions in buffered aqueous media

Organocatalytic cross-aldol reactions catalyzed by cyclic secondary amines in aqueous media provide a direct route to a variety of aldols including carbohydrate derivatives and may warrant consideration as a prebiotic route to sugars.     

Ligand-free CuCl-catalyzed C-N bond formation in aqueous media

CuCl-catalyzed N-arylation of alkyl amines and N-heterocycles with substituted aryl iodides and bromides can be carried out in 40% ⁿBu₄N⁺OH⁻ aqueous solution without any ligands.     

Radical formation during phenol oxidation in aqueous media

Kinetics of oxygen consumption, reaction product formation, and chemiluminescence during polyphenol oxidation by molecular oxygen in alkaline aqueous media with additions of l ‐ascorbic acid (AscH₂) and homocysteine (HCys) has been investigated. In these processes, AscH₂ and HCys have been shown to act as typical radical‐reaction inhibitors that can be used for determinations of the radical formation rates. The rates of radical formation during oxidation of hydroquinone (p‐QH₂), chlorohydroquinone (Cl‐QH₂), 2,5‐dichlorohydroquinone (2,5Cl‐QH₂), catechol (PK), 4‐methylcatechol (4CH₃‐PK), pyrogallol (PG), gallic acid (GK) have been estimated. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 44: 414–422, 2012     

Direct evidence on the existence of [Mo132]Keplerate-type species in aqueous solution

We demonstrate the existence of discrete single molecular [Mo(132)] Keplerate-type clusters in aqueous solution. Starting from a discrete spherical [Mo(132)] cluster, the formation of an open-basket-type [Mo(116)] defect structure is shown for the first time in solution using analytical ultracentrifugation sedimentation velocity experiments.     

Host-guest interactions in aqueous media withp-tert.-butylcalix[4]arene bearing polyoxyethylene chains

The interactions ofp-tert.-butylcalix[4]arene bearing polyoxyethylene chains (C3) with pyrene (Py), 1-anilino-8-naphthalenesulfonate (ANS) andN-phenyl-naphthylamine (NPN) in aqueous solution were studied by absorption and fluorescence measurements. Absorption spectral changes and fluorescence enhancements reveal that C3, which has a hydrophobic cavity, can include organic molecules and ions in aqueous solution and form 11 host-guest complexes with ANS and NPN. C3 forms inclusion complexes with Py at different stoichiometries depending on the host: guest molar ratio. Binding constants of 2.2×10⁴, 2.0×10⁴ and 3.6×10⁵ dm³ mol^–1 were calculated for the C3Py, C3ANS and C3NPN complexes (11), respectively, based on the Benesi-Hildebrand equation.Author for correspondence.     

Ratiometry of monomer/excimer emissions of dipyrenyl calix[4]arene in aqueous media

Variations in the ratio of monomer/excimer emissions from pyrenyl groups bound to a calix[4]arene through facing carboxamidomethyl substituents have been investigated in H₂O/CH₃CN mixtures. Above a level of 50% H₂O, monomer emission declines and the excimer emission concomitantly increases. DFT calculations support the argument that disruption of intramolecular NHO bonds by water results in a geometry, which favors contact of the pyrene units and thus a strong excimer emission. Addition of Fe(III) to a H₂O/CH₃CN (4:1, v/v) solution of 1 at pH 6.1 quenches both monomer and excimer emissions through electron transfer (eT) from excited pyrene to the metal ion.     

Direct formation of fullerene monolayers using [4+2] Diels-Alder cycloaddition

The formation of covalent C(60) monolayers through [4+2] Diels-Alder cycloaddition between C(60) and anthracene monolayers grafted onto a silicon oxide surface was investigated by ellipsometry, fluorescence and by atomic force microscopy.     

One-pot synthesis of pyrano[2,3-d]pyrimidinone derivatives catalyzed by L-proline in aqueous media

An efficient protocol has been developed for the synthesis of various pyrano[2,3-d]pyrimidinones from condensation of aromatic aldehydes, malononitrile and barbituric-or thiobarbituric acid in aqueous ethanol using L-proline as a neutral bifunctional catalyst.     

Direct asymmetric aldol reaction in aqueous media using polymer-supported peptide

PEG-PS resin-supported tripeptide/zinc chloride catalyst system has been developed for use in the direct asymmetric aldol reaction of acetone with aldehydes in aqueous media. The peptide catalyst could be separated from the reaction mixture by filtration, and was reusable at least five times without significant change in its activity and selectivity.     

Complex formation in the indolo[2,3-b]quinolines--methylene blue systems in aqueous solutions

Changes in the absorption spectra of methylene blue (MB) aqueous solutions containing an indoloquinoline can be described by assuming complex formation between MB and the indolinoquinoline. At the low concentration range of the two reactants a simple 1:1 complex stoichiometry was postulated on the basis of the Benesi-Hildebrand, Scott and Scatchard linearization of spectroscopic data and augmented by the formation of an isosbestic point. The estimated association constants were correlated with the ab initio calculated electronic properties of indolo[2,3-b]quinolines.     

A clean and efficient cyclocondensation to pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives in aqueous media

A series of pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives were easily constructed by cyclocondensation reactions of 6-aminouracils or 6- aminothiouracil withα,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds（aldehyde,ketone and ester） possessing a leaving group on theβposition,in H₂O under reflux conditions.     

New Pyrochlore Pb[In0.5 Sb1.5]O6.5

From the study of the hypothetical series Pb[PbIn_c–2pSb_c]O_6+p (O ? p < 1; 0 ? c < 2), the existence of the cubic pyrochlore Pb₂^II[In_0.5Sb_1.5]O_6.5 has been established. This compound was obtained as an orange yellow powder, S.G. Fd4 m (No. 227), Z = 8, a = 10.5892(1) Å, V = 1187.38(3) ų, D_c = 8.48 M gm^?3. For Pb in 16(c) positions, In and Sb (1:3) randomly distributed in 16(d), oxygen atoms in 48(f) and in a half of the 8(a) sites, and oxygen positional parameter x = 0.429 (origin at center, 3 m), R = 0.062. The apparent interatomic distances (Å) are determined: Pb? O = 2.612; (In, Sb)? O = 2.019.     

Potentiometric method for determination of kinetic characteristics of radical reactions in aqueous media

Kinetic features of the reactions of K₄[Fe(CN)₆] with radicals initiated by water-soluble azo-initiator 2,2′-azobis(2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride (AAPH) at 37 °C were studied using the potentiometric method. Potassium ferrocyanide was shown to be a radical acceptor, whereas K₃[Fe(CN)₆] formed by the oxidation with the radicals in combination with K₄[Fe(CN)₆] is an electrochemical system, the study of which makes it possible to determine kinetic characteristics of radical reactions. The rate constants for the reactions of peroxide radicals RO₂ · with K₄[Fe(CN)₆] were calculated.     

Calorimetric determination of the enthalpy of micelle formation in aqueous media

The enthalpy of micelle formation of ionic surfactants in aqueous solutions with varying concentration of additives (i. e. NaCl. alcohols) was measured by using a very sensitive microcalorimeter. The heats of dilution were measured from concentrations below the c.m.c. to above c.m.c. This enables one to detect the aggregation process around the c.m.c. region, an analysis hitherto not extensively reported in the current literature. The effect of electrolyte addition on micellar enthalpy is discussed, as compared to the addition of short chain alcohols.     

Highly selective fluorescent calix[4]arene chemosensor for acidic amino acids in pure aqueous media

A fluorescent chemosensor based on a calix[4]arene derivative conjugated with four thiophene-cyanoarylic acid groups at the upper rim displays high selectivity toward acidic amino acids in pure aqueous media through multiple H-bond interactions. The interactions of Asp/Glu with the chemosensor have been investigated by fluorescence and UV–Vis titrations, ESI-MS assay, ¹H NMR spectra, and molecular modeling method.