Heat capacities of some phthalate esters

Isobaric heat capacities C _p in the liquid phase of dimethyl phthalate, diethyl phthalate, dibutyl phthalate, bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, and benzyl butyl phthalate were measured by commercial SETARAM heat conduction calorimeters. Results obtained cover the following temperature range: dimethyl phthalate 283 to 323 K, diethyl phthalate 306 to 370 K, dibutyl phthalate 313 to 447 K, bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate from 313 to 462 K, benzyl butyl phthalate from 313 to 383 K. The heat capacity data obtained in this work were merged with available experimental data from literature, critically assessed and sets of recommended data were developed by correlating selected data as a function of temperature. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

GC-MS/MS法测定沉积物和生物样品中邻苯二甲酸酯

采用固相萃取(SPE)和QuEChERS技术结合气相色谱-串联质谱(GC-MS/MS)技术,建立了养殖海域沉积物和生物样品中16种邻苯二甲酸酯(PAEs)定量分析方法.沉积物样品以二氯甲烷为提取溶剂,经PSA-Silica固相萃取柱净化,生物样品以乙腈为提取溶剂,经150.0 mg N-丙基乙二胺(PSA)、150.0...     

固相萃取-反相高效液相色谱法测定水中的邻苯二甲酸酯

建立了固相萃取-反相高效液相色谱法检测水中3种邻苯二甲酸酯类物质邻苯二甲酸二甲酯、邻苯二甲酸二(2-乙基己基)酯、邻苯二甲酸二正辛酯的方法. 考察了固相萃取柱、洗脱溶剂、洗脱体积、上样速度以及洗脱速度对萃取效率的影响. 通过综合分析, 选定SupelcleanLC-18 SPE Tube固相萃取柱, 甲醇为洗脱剂, 洗脱体积2 mL, 上样速度为4 mL/min, 洗脱速度为1 mL/min. 在此萃取条件下, 萃取回收率在83.4%～121.2%之间. 邻苯二甲酸二甲酯、邻苯二甲酸二(2-乙基己基)酯、邻苯二甲酸二正辛酯质量浓度在2～100 mg/L之间均为线性. 经萃取后, 方法的最低检出限分别为邻苯二甲酸二甲酯0.06 μg/L, 邻苯二甲酸二(2-乙基己基)酯0.16 μg/L, 邻苯二甲酸二正辛酯0.08 μg/L. 方法的精密度在10%～15%之间. 应用该方法测定自来水中酞酸酯类化合物的含量, 加标回收率为83.6%～110.2%.     

Determination of micelle/water partition coefficients and associated thermodynamic data for dialkyl phthalate esters

Micelle/water partition coefficients for three dialkyl phthalate esters — dimethyl phthalate ester (DMP), diethyl phthalate ester (DEP) and dipropyl phthalate ester (DPP) were obtained by micellar liquid chromatography (MLC). Experiments were conducted over a temperature range which led to calculation of a Gibbs free energy, enthalpy and entropy of transfer for the phthalate esters. In addition, small angle neutron scattering (SANS) experiments were conducted with no substantial change observed in micelle size before and after phthalate ester incorporation. Overall, a novel method for obtaining thermodynamic information, based on partitioning data, has been developed for dialkyl phthalate esters using micellar liquid chromatography.     

Microwave extraction of phthalate esters from marine sediment and soil

Summary As part of an on-going ASEAN⁺⁾-Canada Cooperative Programme on Marine Science, microwave-assisted solvent extraction has been employed for the extraction of six phthalate esters from marine sediment and soil samples. Five of the six esters studied are among the United States Environmental Protection Agency's list of top priority pollutants. The effects of extraction solvent, extraction temperature, duration of extraction and extraction volume on the mean recoveries of the six phthalate esters were quantitatively evaluated by means of an analysis of variance, followed by testing the differences among the level means for each condition with least significant difference method. Microwave-assisted solvent extraction allowed comparable or higher recoveries of the six phthalate esters (70.1–91.0%) in comparison with conventional soxhlet (65.5–89.5%) and sonication (64.6–88.6%). The precision of results by microwave-assisted solvent extraction was improved significantly compared to the conventional techniques. The microwave extraction system has many advantages over the soxhlet and sonication extraction, e.g., no laborious clean-up procedure, lower usage of hazardous organic solvent, and larger sample throughput. The technique has been employed for the analysis of native marine sediment and soil samples in Singapore.     

Viscometric properties of dilute polystyrene/dioctyl phthalate solutions

We report viscometric data collected in a Couette rheometry on dilute, single‐solvent polystyrene (PS)/dioctyl phthalate (DOP) solutions over a variety of polymer molecular weights (5.5 × 10⁵ ≤ M_w ≤ 3.0 × 10⁶ Da) and system temperatures (288 K ≤ T ≤ 318 K). In view of the essential viscometric features, the current data may be classified into three categories: The first concerns all the investigated solutions at low shear rates, where the solution properties are found to agree excellently with the Zimm model predictions. The second includes all sample solutions, except for high‐molecular‐weight PS samples (M_w ≥ 2.0 × 10⁶ Da), where excellent time–temperature superposition is observed for the steady‐state polymer viscosity at constant polymer molecular weights. No similar superposition applies at a constant temperature but varied polymer molecular weights, however. The third appears to be characteristic of dilute high‐molecular‐weight polymer solutions, for which the effects of temperature on the viscosity curve are further complicated at high shear rates. The implications concerning the relative importance of hydrodynamic interactions, segmental interactions, and chain extensibility with increasing polymer molecular weight, system temperature, and shear rate are discussed. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 44: 787–794, 2006     

Physico-chemical properties of Chitosan films

Chitosan films obtained by dry phase inversion were prepared from an aqueous solution of chitosan in acetic acid. The films, of thickness less than 20 μm, were transparent, very flexible and had smooth surfaces. Increasing the film thickness induced an increase of the internal tensions and the consequent formation of a rough surface. Structural investigations by X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform IR analysis, showed that the chitosan films, as prepared, are amorphous. Further annealing to evaporate acetic acid and water traces, changed the amorphous phase into a more ordered phase, characterized by diffraction peaks at 2θ values of 9, 17, 20 and 23 degrees. Thermal investigations by TG, DTG, and DTA revealed that the decomposition of the chitosan films as prepared proceeds in two stages, starting from 180°C and 540°C.     

植物油中邻苯二甲酸酯类化合物的一步萃取方法

为实现植物油中邻苯二甲酸酯（PAEs）的现场快速检测,建立了气液微萃取（GLME）技术并与GC-MS检测技术联用实现了植物油中PAEs的一步萃取检测。GLME方法在气流吹扫-微注射器萃取技术的基础上建立而成。此方法定量取0.1 g植物油样品,利用GLME在5 min内完成PAEs的萃取、净化和浓缩,结合内标法确保了结果的准确性。在大豆油、调和油、橄榄油、香油等4种样品中添加200 μg/kg的15种PAEs,基质加标回收率为60.0%~112.3%,相对标准偏差（RSD）为0.9%~28.4%。该法操作简单、方便,准确度高,重现性好,基质干扰少,适用于现场检测和快速检测,对于保障我国食品安全、构建完整的食品安全检测体系具有重大意义。     

Physico-chemical properties of surfactant and protein films

Major recent advancesThe study of the physico-chemical properties of protein and surfactant films continues to be a growing field of research, which is multidisciplinary in nature. Recent advances include further evidence of the compatibility of protein and surfactants at fluid interfaces, the application of new surface-sensitive techniques combined with traditional surface pressure instruments, the development of computer simulation of the displacement of proteins by emulsifiers, and the analysis of mixed films on the basis of quantitative theoretical models.     

Advances in application of sensors for determination of phthalate esters

Phthalates esters(PAEs) are extensively used as additives for polymers in plastic, particularly in polyvinyl chloride(PVC) and polyethylene terephthalate(PET). These compounds are not part of the polymer chains and can be released easily from products and migrate into beverages and foods that come into direct contact, causing environmental and human health impacts. Simple and rapid detection of such substances is of great significance for ensuring environmental food safety and consumer health. A...     

Development of a time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay for phthalate esters in water

Summary An antigenic derivative of dimethylphthalate has been synthesized and used to raise an antibody that selectively recognizes o-phthalate esters. With this antibody we have standardized a direct time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay for these esters in water. Its sensitivity is 0.5 pmol/ml.     

Physico-chemical properties of polyampholytes in solutions

The results of studying the hydrodynamic properties, complexation ability and catalytic activity of some synthetic polyampholytes are presented. Much attention has been paid to studying the hydrodynamic and conformational characteristics of amphoteric polyelectrolytes at their isoelectric point (i.e.p.). Specific binding of low molecular weight ions by polyampholytes and complexation of polyampholytes with protein, anionic and cationic polyelectrolytes, surfactants, dyes and metal ions are discussed.     

催化动力学荧光法测定日化品中的邻苯二甲酸酯

日化品中邻苯二甲酸酯PAES含量的测定对于保护人体健康具有重要作用.曾有文献测定过环境样品和日化品中PAEs的含量,如紫外分光光度法[1]、荧光法[2]、气相色谱法[3-4]和高效液相色谱法[5-6].本文发现在Co2 的催化下,邻苯二甲酸酯的水解产物可被过氧化氢氧化,发出强的荧光,从而建立了测定日化品中邻苯二甲酸酯的新方法.与文献[2]相比,本方法具有更高的灵敏度和较好的精密度,方法应用于指甲油和香皂中PAEs总量的测定,获得满意结果.     

Physico-chemical properties of alginate gel beads

Alginate gel beads are used in many applications as matrices for release or immobilisation. Until now, the parameters (such as type and concentration of cation, ionic strength and pH) of the beads formation solution in which the Na-alginate solution was dropped were not deeply studied. Therefore, in this paper, the gel formation of alginate beads and their behavior in demineralized water has been investigated carefully. The results obtained in the present study about the gel formation showed that (1) the type and the concentration of the cation play a determinant role in the gel formation phenomenon giving beads of different volumes and characteristics; (2) the weight and volume losses occurring in the ‘syneresis’ are essentially by water elimination; (3) NaCl, which gives the ionic strength of the beads formation solution, plays two roles: a competitor with calcium and a screen in the electrostatic repulsion; and (4) finally, the pH controls the gel formation process as regulator in the dissociation of the alginate and in the complexation of the calcium cations. A study by weight change dynamic analysis was also carried out. The results showed that the transfer of a bead from its formation solution into demineralized water provokes a modification of its volume, weight and stability. These results are important to understand the behavior of beads in their utilization medium.     

Physico-chemical properties of chromium trioxide and its suboxides

Seven samples of chromium suboxides of composition CrO_3-x are prepared from the thermal decomposition of CrO₃. The O/Cr ratio of each is determined by chemical analysis and ignition loss. X-Ray analysis reveals that they are more or less of the correct structure contaminated with the nearest suboxide. The specific gravity is determined pycnometrically and varies linearly with the O/Cr ratio.TGA indicates weight losses which agree with the calculated O/Cr ratio. DTA and DTG give endothermic peaks corresponding to the temperature of preparation of the successive samples.