Volumes of mixing ofn-alkanenitriles withn-alkanes: Interpretation through the Prigogine-Flory-Patterson theory

We present in this work the results of measurements of excess volumes of mixing V ^E at 30°C over the whole composition range for sixteen mixtures of n-hexanenitrile, n-octanenitrile, n-decanenitrile, and n-dodecanenitrile mixed individually with n-heptane, n-decane, n-tridecane, and n-hexadecane. The experimental values of V ^E show a regular pattern of behavior for the four sets of binary systems. In each group of mixtures for a given n-alkanenitrile, the magnitude of V ^E decreases as the n-alkane chain-length decreases. For mixtures containing a common n-alkane, V ^E decreases with increasing n-alkanenitrile chain-length. In order to explain the observed behavior, we have used the Prigogine-Flory-Patterson theory, which divides V ^E into three different contributions. The agreement between the theoretical and experimental V ^E is reasonable for the systems studied.     

Volumes of mixing of decane isomers with normal hexadecane at 298.15 K. An interpretation in terms of the Van-Patterson theory

Excess molar volumes of 2-methylnonane+, 3-methylnonane+, 4-methylnonane+, and 2,6-dimethyloctane + normal hexadecane at 298.15 K were obtained from precise density measurements. Values of V^E_m are negative over the whole mole-fraction range and vary slightly with the decane isomers within a series. A reasonable agreement was found between the experimental excess molar volumes and that predicted from the Van-Patterson theory.     

Excess enthalpies of ethylbenzene + alkane systems at 25°C. An interpretation in terms of the Prigogine-Flory-Patterson model

The molar excess enthalpies for the ethylbenzene + n-decane and ethylbenzene + n-tetradecane systems have been measured at 25°C over the complete concentration range. These results and others from the literature for alkanes + ethylbenzene, and alkanes + toluene have been discussed in terms of the Prigogine-Flory-Patterson theory.     

First and second thermodynamic mixing properties of ethylbenzene +n-alkanes: Experimental and theory

Isobaric expansibilities _P and isothermal compressibilities _T have been determined at 25 and 45°C for binary mixtures of ethylbenzene + n-tetradecane and + n-hexadecane and the corresponding excess functions (V ^E /T)_P and (V ^E /P)_T have also been obtained. With these data and supplementary literature values, the following second order mixing properties are also reported at 25°C: _S ^E , (V ^E /P)_T, C_V and (VT). All mixing quantities have been compared with the results obtained at 25°C by using the Prigogine-Flory-Patterson theory of liquid mixtures. The predicted values suggest that the ability of ethylbenzene as a breaker of the pure n-C_n orientations is similar to what we found for toluene and higher than for p-xylene.     

Volumes of mixing of pyridine bases withn-alkanes: Comparison with the prigogine-flory-patterson theory

The excess molar volumes of binary mixtures pyridine and -picoline + C₆–C₁₀ n-alkanes have been measured at 25°C over the whole composition range. For pyridine + n-hexane and + n-heptane and also -picoline + n-hexane and n-heptane V ^E has an S-shaped behavior and is positive at low concentrations of the base. For the systems pyridine + n-octane + n-nonane + n-decane and -picoline + n-octane, n-nonane, and n-decane V ^E is positive. The Prigogine-Flory-Patterson theory has been fitted to our results.     

Molar excess volumes of binary mixtures of ethylbenzene with n-alkanes at 298.15 k; an interpretation in terms of the prigogine-flory-patterson model

Molar excess volumes are reported for binary mixtures of ethylbenzene with n-hexane, n-heptane, n-octane, n-nonane, n-decane, n-dodecane, n-tetradecane and n-hexadecane at 298.15 K and over the whole mole fraction range. The Prigogine-Flory-Patterson model of solution thermodynamics has been used to predict the molar excess volumes. The values of V^E_m are well predicted and the results show the importance of the three contributions, ΔV_inter, Δ_p and ΔV_F, to V_m^E.     

Excess volumes of quinoline with nitroalkanes: Interpretation by the Prigogine-Flory-Patterson theory

Excess volumes of V ^E of binary liquid mixtures of quinoline with each of the nitroalkanes have been measured at 30°C as a function of composition using a continuous dilution dilatometer. The excess volumes are negative over the whole mole-fraction range for all the mixtures except quinoline + nitromethane, which exhibits positive V ^E over the whole range. V ^E results have been analyzed in the light of the Prigogine-Flory-Patterson theory, which divides V ^E into three contributions. The agreement between experimental and theoretical values is reasonably good.     

Volumes of mixing 2,4-dimethylpyridine withn-alkanes

In continuation of our work on excess thermodynamic properties of non-electrolyte solutions containing pyridine bases withn-alkanes, we have determined excess molar volumesV ^E for 2,4-dimethylpyridine + C₆ to C₁₀ n-alkanes at 25°C. For the investigated systems noV ^E values were available in the literature for comparison with our data. The experimentalV ^E was used to test the Prigogine-Flory-Patterson theory (PFP), Extended Real Associated Solutions model (ERAS) and the Treszczanowicz-Benson method (TB).     

Metal-enhanced phosphorescence: interpretation in terms of triplet-coupled radiating plasmons

We report our detailed metal-enhanced phosphorescence (MEP) findings using Rose Bengal at low temperature. Silver Island Films (SiFs) in close proximity to Rose Bengal significantly enhance the phosphorescence emission intensity. In this regard, a 5-fold brighter phosphorescence intensity of Rose Bengal was observed from SiFs as compared to a glass control sample at 77 K. In addition, several factors affecting MEP, such as distance dependence and silver film morphology, were also investigated. Our findings suggest that both singlet and triplet states can couple to surface plasmons and enhance both fluorescence and phosphorescence yields. This finding suggests that MEP can be used to promote triplet-based assays, such as those used in photodynamic therapy.     

Excess enthalpies of the liquid systems: 1,2-dichloroethane + n-alkanes or +2,2,4-trimethylpentane

Hahn, G. Svejda, P. and Kehiaian, H.V., 1986. Excess enthalpies of the liquid systems: 1,2-dichloroethane + n-alkanes or +2,2,4-trimethylpentane. Fluid Phase Equilibria, 28: 309-323.Molar excess enthalpies, h^E, at 293.15 K and atmospheric pressure are reported for the binary liquid mixtures of 1,2-dichloroethane + haptane, + decane, + dodecane, + tetradecane, + hexadecane or + 2,2,4-trimethylpentane, all determined by means of a flow microcalorimeter of the Picker-type. These measurements could be reproduced within the experimental limits by calculations according to a quasi-chemical group contribution theory, using constant values for two interchange energy coefficients, C_1,ad (Gibbs energy) and C_2,ad (enthalpy). Fair agreement between the calculated excess heat capacities, e^E_p, and the experimental literature values could be obtained by adjusting a third coefficient, C_3,ad (heat capacity). However, C_3,ad decreases with increasing chain length of the n-alkane. Even with three C_1,ad coefficients the model cannot reproduce the exact shape of the c^E_p versus composition curves. Apparently, not only the terms of an interchange of group surface contacts, but also conformational changes occurring in n-alkanes on mixing, contribute to the excess functions. The set of C_1,ad coefficients reported in this paper should prove useful in predicting phase equilibria in liquid 1,2-dichloroethane + n-alkane mixtures.     

Systems theory in analysis-I: definitions and interpretations in the basic terms of systems theory

The twelve basic terms of systems theory-system, element, relation, function, structure, organization, feedback, Black Box, model, input-output analysis, trial-and-error method, simulation-are given general definitions and are also interpreted in terms of chemical analysis. The distinction between a generally acceptable brief and precise definition and an interpretation peculiar to one particular specialized field avoids, in the case of universally used terms, a biased view and conception. Simple systems are deliberately chosen and the terms used are clarified by means of diagrams. A system-oriented approach is outlined, with feedback-coupled stages (defining the problems, setting the limits, designing the model, simulation) which has proved useful in practical systems analysis and in systems design. The working group will report, in subsequent publications, on specific analytical systems which are of considerable importance in automation. Those with special interests in these fields are warmly invited to communicate their critical opinions, suggestions, and examples of interpretations based on these definitions.     

Superexchange in magnetic insulators: an interpretation of the metal-metal charge transfer energy in the Anderson theory

The superexchange interactions in four three-center model systems A-L-B, for A and B being paramagnetic centers and L a diamagnetic bridging ligand, are analyzed by valence bond configuration interaction models in combination with fourth-order perturbation theory. We analyze the four distinct cases where a bridging ligand orbital simultaneously interacts with half-filled orbitals localized on A and B (case i), a half-filled orbital localized on A and an empty orbital localized on B (case ii), a full orbital localized on A and a half-filled orbital localized on B (case iii), and finally a full orbital localized on A and an empty orbital localized on B (case iv). In all four cases we compare our new results using localized orbitals with the equivalent results obtained using the Anderson ansatz of delocalized (magnetic) orbitals. The effective metal-to-metal electron transfer energy Ueff in the old formalism with delocalized orbitals is expressed in terms of the metal-to-metal electron transfer energy U and the ligand-to-metal electron transfer energy delta using localized orbitals. We find that the old formalism containing only Ueff is in general not sufficient. For cases i and ii we show that Ueff can be regarded as an effective U strongly reduced with respect to the free ion as a result of hybridization effects, whereas the same reduction of U for the cases iii and iv is not possible. The relevance and applicability of our theoretical results is demonstrated on magnetochemical data from the literature.     

Reactive resonances in the photodissociation of symmetric triatomic molecules: an interpretation of collinear CO2 in terms of polar coordinates

We discuss the origin of reactive scattering resonances in absorption cross sections following the collinear photodissociation of symmetric triatomic molecules. The analysis of spectra for CO₂ dissociation, previously calculated by Kulander and Light, becomes very simple in terms of polar coordinates. Of particular interest is a symmetry effect which is not observable in ordinary scattering calculations.     

Contact angle interpretation in terms of solid surface tension

Recent experimental (low-rate) dynamic contact angles for 14 solid surfaces are interpreted in terms of their solid surface tensions. Universality of these experimental contact angle patterns is illustrated; other reasons that can cause data to deviate from the patterns are discussed. It is found that surface tension component approaches do not reflect physical reality. Assuming solid surface tension is constant for one and the same solid surface, experimental contact angle patterns are employed to deduce a functional relationship to be used in conjunction with the Young equation to determine solid surface tensions. The explicit form of such a relation is obtained by modifying Berthelot’s rule together with experimental data; essentially constant solid surface tension values are obtained, independent of liquid surface tension and molecular structure. A new combining rule is also derived based on an expression similar to one used in molecular theory; such a combining rule should allow a better understanding of the molecular interactions between unlike solid–liquid pairs.     

Application of the Prigogine-Flory-Patterson theory part I. Mixtures ofn-alkanes with bicyclic compounds,benzene, cyclohexane andn-hexane

The Prigogine-Flory-Patterson theory of liquid mixtures has been applied to the H _m ^E and V _m ^E for binary mixtures of an n-alkane with decalin, bicyclohexyl, tetralin, cyclohexylbenzene, benzene, cyclohexane and n-hexane. Furthermore the Prigogine-Flory theory has been used to predict activity coefficients at infinite dilution from the experimentally determined H _m ^E at 25°C and at finite concentrations for n-hexane and n-heptane with decalin, bicyclohexyl, tetralin and cyclohexylbenzene.     

Exopolymers in bacterial adhesion: interpretation in terms of DLVO and XDLVO theories

Exopolymers have an important role in bacterial adhesion and are associated with irreversible adhesion. Moreover, they can coat surfaces enhancing or avoiding bacterial colonisation. To study the role of exopolymers in the adhesion of bacteria to glass, three mutants of Sphingomonas paucimobilis (which are high (TR), medium (CV) and low (F72) exopolymer producers), were used. The adhesion tests were performed in phosphate saline buffers and in solutions of the exopolymer produced by each mutant. The DLVO theory was able to explain the results in phosphate saline buffers, although this theory could not explain the results obtained in the presence of the exopolymer. The XDLVO theory enabled the interpretation of the results in the presence of the exopolymer, where hydrophobic interactions played an important role. However, polymeric interactions that are not taken into account in these two theories are also expected to be determinant in the adhesion process.     

Stability conditions for density functional reactivity theory: an interpretation of the total local hardness

The second-order Taylor series expansions commonly used in the density functional chemical reactivity theory are used to define local stability conditions for electronic states. Systems which satisfy these conditions are stable to infinitesimal perturbations due to approaching chemical reagents. The basic formalism considered here supersedes previous variational approaches to chemical reactivity theory like the electrophilicity, potentialphilicity, and chargephilicity. The total local hardness emerges naturally in this analysis, and can be clearly interpreted. When the total local hardness is small, the system is relatively insensitive to perturbations. Furthermore, minus the total local hardness is an energetically favorable perturbation of the external potential.     

Electrophoresis of soft particles at high electrolyte concentrations: an interpretation by the Henry theory

The existence of electrophoretic mobility at high electrolyte concentrations defines a remarkable peculiarity in the electrosurface characteristics of soft particles. According to Ohshima [H. Ohshima, Colloids Surf. 103 (1995) 249], this effect is caused by the electroosmotic flow within the soft particle shell. An explanation supporting Ohshima's conclusion can be derived from classic electrokinetic theories. Based on the Henry theory [D.C. Henry, Proc. R. Soc. London Ser. A 133 (1931) 106], we demonstrate that the electrophoretic mobility of soft particles does not disappear at decinormal concentration.