Hydration of α-alanine in aqueous sodium chloride and urea solutions

The hydration number of α-alanine in aqueous urea solutions is greater than in aqueous NaCl solutions; the ratio of the hydration numbers increases from 0.2 (m = 1) to ≈2 (m = 6). Given the same partial volumes of water, the hydration numbers of α-alanine in the two systems are close to each other.     

Synthesis and characterization of α-, β-, and γ-Ga2o3 prepared from aqueous solutions by controlled precipitation

α, β and γ-Ga₂O₃ have been successfully obtained in an easily scalable synthesis using aqueous solution of gallium nitrate and sodium carbonate as starting materials without any surfactant and additive. α and β-Ga₂O₃ were obtained by calcination at 350 and 700 °С, respectively, of α-GaOOH, prepared by controlled precipitation at constant pH 6 and T = 55 °С, with 24 h of aging. Aging was necessary to fully convert the initially preciptated gel into a well-crystalline and phase-pure material. γ-Ga₂O₃ was obtained after calcination at 500 °С of gallia gel, synthesized at constant pH 4 and T = 25 °С, without aging. These three polymorphs have a for gallia relatively high surface area: 55 m²/g (α-Ga₂O₃), 23 m²/g (β-Ga₂O₃) and 116 m²/g (γ-Ga₂O₃). The combination of X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), nitrogen physisorption and thermogravimetry (TG) was employed to characterize the samples and their formation.     

Chiral recognition in aqueous solutions: On the role of urea in hydrophilic and hydrophobic interactions of unsubstituted α-amino acids

Calorimetric and nuclear relaxation time measurements were carried out at 25°C on concentrated aqueous solutions of urea containing the L and D forms of the following -aminoacids: alanine, -aminobutyric acid, norvaline, and norleucine. Glycine was also studied under the same experimental conditions. The enthalpic interaction coefficients were rationalized according to the preferential configuration model. The trends of the homochiral coefficients at increasing concentration of urea underline an interaction mechanism not different from that occurring in water. Chiral recognition is the quantity more affected by the nature of the solvent. Among the amino acids studied, only norleucine presents this effect, which vanishes at the highest concentrations of urea because the attenuated electrostatic interactions cannot impose preferential configurations.     

Partial molar volume and partial molar compressibility of four homologous α-amino acids in aqueous sodium fluoride solutions at different temperatures

Density and ultrasonic speed of four amino acids (glycine, l-alanine, l-valine, and l-leucine) in aqueous sodium fluoride solutions {(0.1 to 0.5) M} have been measured at T = (308.15, 313.15, and 318.15) K. Apparent molar volumes (V_φ), partial molar volumes $\left(V_{\phi }^0\right)$, transfer volumes $\left(\mathrm{\Delta }{V}_{\phi }^0\right)$ and hydration number (n_H) are evaluated using density data. Adiabatic compressibility (β_s), change (Δβ_s), and relative change in compressibility (Δβ_s/β₀), apparent molar compressibility (K_φ), partial molar compressibility $\left(K_{\phi }^0\right)$, transfer compressibility $\left(\mathrm{\Delta }{K}_{\phi }^0\right)$, and hydration number (n_H) have been calculated using ultrasonic speed data. The linear correlation of $V_{\phi }^0\text{,}\mathrm{\Delta }{V}_{\phi }^0\text{,}{K}_{\phi }^0$ and $\mathrm{\Delta }{K}_{\phi }^0$ for a homologous series of amino acids have been used utilised to calculate the contribution of charged end groups (${\text{NH}}_3^{+}$, COO^?), CH₂ group and other alkyl chain of the amino acids. The analysis shows that the ion–ion interactions are much stronger than ion–hydrophobic interactions over the entire concentration range of sodium fluoride. It is observed that sodium fluoride has a strong dehydration effect on amino acids.     

Effect of temperature on partial molar volumes and viscosities of aqueous solutions of α-dl-Aminobutyric acid,dl-Norvaline and dl-Norleucine

In this work, we present experimental results for partial molar volumes and viscosities of aqueous solutions of α-dl-aminobutyric acid, dl-norvaline and dl-norleucine at 288.15, 293.15, 298.15 and 303.15?K. The thermodynamic behavior of aqueous amino acid solutions is compared with that reported for glycine and α-alanine in water and is discussed in terms of group additivity and electrostriction.

The temperature dependence of the infinite dilution partial molar volumes and the B viscosity coefficients are interpreted in terms of amino acid hydration. According to the usual hydrophobicity criteria, the amino acids considered do not have a hydrophobic character and their behavior is dominated by the polar groups.     

Extraction of cadmium,lead, cobalt,copper, and zinc ions from aqueous solutions into hydrophilic–hydrophobic ionic liquids

Extraction of cadmium(II), lead(II), cobalt(II), copper(II), and zinc(II) into ionic liquids tetraoctylammonium N-lauroyl sarcosinate and trioctylmethylammonium salicylate is studied. Cadmium(II), lead(II), copper(II) in tetraoctylammonium N-lauroyl sarcosinate and copper(II) in trioctylmethylammonium salicylate are quantitatively extracted from neutral and weakly alkaline solutions in the absence of additional reagents. The effect of the composition of aqueous and organic phases, as well as the contact time, on metal extraction is investigated.     

Effective removal of ciprofloxacin from aqueous solutions using magnetic metal–organic framework sorbents: mechanisms,isotherms and kinetics

Metal–organic framework sorbents [MIL-100(Fe), MOF-235(Fe)], Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles and metal–organic framework loaded on iron oxide nanoparticles [Fe₃O₄@MIL-100(Fe) and Fe₃O₄@MOF-235(Fe)] were prepared and examined for ciprofloxacin (CIP) removal. The results showed that sorption kinetics of CIP by Fe₃O₄@MIL-100(Fe) follows the Elovich and pseudo-second-order models indicating that the sorption is both chemisorption and physical adsorption, whereas the sorption to other sorbents occurs mainly by physical sorption. The sorption isotherm studies revealed that Langmuir model provided the best fit to all the experimental data. The thermodynamic studies showed that CIP removal is spontaneous (ΔG° = 2.28 kJ/mol) and endothermic (ΔH° = 18.39 kJ/mol). It was also found that among the sorbents investigated for CIP removal, Fe₃O₄@MIL-100(Fe) has the highest maximum monolayer adsorption capacity of 322.58 mg/g.     

Supramolecular structuring of aqueous solutions of strong acids: manifestations in light scattering,NMR, and oxidation kinetics. Does liquid have a drop-like nature?

Russian Chemical Bulletin - The properties of large (~100 nm) aggregates, that is, solvate associates formed in aqueous solutions of perchloric acid, including their stability in time, dependence...     

Synthesis and characterization of γ-Fe2O3/carbon hybrids and their application in removal of hexavalent chromium ions from aqueous solutions

Magnetic Fe(2)O(3)/carbon hybrids were prepared in a two-step process. First, acetic acid vapor interacted with iron cations dispersed on the surface of a nanocasted ordered mesoporous carbon (CMK-3). In the second step, the primarily created iron acetate species underwent pyrolysis and transformed to magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles. X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared, and Raman spectroscopies were used for the chemical and structural characterization of the hybrids, while surface area measurements, thermal analysis, and transmission electron microscopy were employed to determine their physical, surface, and textural properties. These results revealed the preservation of the host carbon structure, which was homogenously and controllably loaded (up to 27 wt %) with nanosized (ca. 20 nm) iron oxides inside the mesoporous system. M?ssbauer spectroscopy and magnetic measurements at low temperatures confirmed the formation of γ-Fe(2)O(3) nanoparticles exhibiting superparamagnetic behavior. The kinetic studies showed a rapid removal of Cr(VI) ions from the aqueous solutions in the presence of these magnetic mesoporous hybrids and a considerably increased adsorption capacity per unit mass of sorbent in comparison to that of pristine CMK-3 carbon. The results also indicate highly pH-dependent sorption efficiency of the hybrids, whereas their kinetics was described by a pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Taking into account the simplicity of the synthetic procedure and possibility of magnetic separation of hybrids with immobilized pollutant, the developed mesoporous nanomaterials have quite real potential for applications in water treatment technologies.     

Catalytic syntheses of γ-functionalized α-keto esters from thioacetals and N,O-acetals

Ethyl 2-(trimethylsilyloxy)acrylic ester (1a) reacts with thioacetals providing the corresponding α-keto-γ-thio esters in good to satisfactory yields. Whereas aminals do not react, N,O-acetals lead to γ-amino-α-keto esters in good to excellent yields. All reactions proceed under mild reaction conditions, and no additional work up is required. Subsequent transformations of the obtained products to the corresponding α-oximes have been demonstrated.     

Supramolecular structuring of aqueous solutions of strong acids: manifestations in light scattering,NMR, and oxidation kinetics. Does liquid have a drop-like nature? 1. Nitric acid

The properties of large (~100 nm), supramolecular assemblies in aqueous solutions of nitric acid were studied by light scattering methods. The dependence of structural characteristics on the solution composition, stability in time, and effects of temperature and mechanical impacts were determined. The previously obtained data on the structure of the reaction medium and kinetics of acetone oxidation in aqueous solutions of nitric acid were used in the discussion. The identified trends and features confirm the role of supramolecular structuring in the kinetic anomalies involved in acetone oxidation.     

Physico-chemical,acoustic and excess properties of glycylglycine–MnCl2 in aqueous ethanol mixtures at different temperatures

Volumetric, acoustic, refractometric, excess and deviation properties of glycylglycine–MnCl₂ in aqueous ethanol mixtures have been reported at T = (288.15 to 318.15) K. Redlich–Kister equation was used to fit the derivate properties. The experimental data of the constituent binaries were analyzed to discuss the nature and strengths of intermolecular interactions. The interdependence of L_f and u has been evolved from Eyring and Kincaid model. The variations in specific acoustic impedance revealed that hydrogen bonding was predominant in the studied binary mixtures. Solvation number indicated structure-breaking tendency of the solute and weakening of local solvent structure.     

Solvent extraction of metal ions from aqueous solutions containing N,N,N′,N′-ethylenediaminetetraacetic and related acids—II. La(III) and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid

In the absence of a competing anion, [La(DTPA)]²⁻ was extracted from aqueous phases in the pH ranges 1–3 by the perchlorate salt of the primary amine Primene JM-T. The addition of small amounts of SO²⁻₄ to the aqueous phases depressed the extraction of La to near zero. As the SO²⁻₄ concentration was increased further, D_La increased to values greater than that found in the absence of SO²⁻₄; this was caused by a change in the mechanism of extraction and [La(SO₄)₂]⁻ became the extracted species.     

Direct solventless supercritical fluid extraction of chlorbiphenyls from aqueous solutions at 0.1 × 10–12 g/g level and whole extract analysis by GC/ECD

A method of PCB determination in water based on direct supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) and off-line solventless SFE/GC coupling has been developed. High SFE recovery of the targeted compounds from water and high efficiency of their solventless transfer into GC were achieved. The method can be used for fast screening of water samples for PCBs at ultratrace levels.     

Synthesis of PAN/ferrocyanide composite incorporated with cetrimonium bromide and its employment as a bifunctional adsorbent for coremoval of Cs+ and HCrO4− from aqueous solutions

Polyacrylonitrile/ferrocyanide composite incorporated with cetrimonium bromide (PFICB) was synthesized and evaluated as a novel bifunctional adsorbent for coremoval of Cs⁺ and HCrO₄^?. Results of the reaction time effect showed that adsorption of Cs⁺ and HCrO₄^? onto PFICB were rapid processes. The effect of the solution pH in the range 2.5–10 revealed that PFICB had the ability to simultaneously remove Cs⁺ and HCrO₄^?. The maximum adsorption capacity of PFICB was found to be 41.79 mg/g for Cs⁺ and 19.39 mg/g for HCrO₄^?. These values were compared with those reported in literature using other adsorbents.

     

Preparation of Mg–Al layered double hydroxides intercalated with alkyl sulfates and investigation of their capacity to take up N,N-dimethylaniline from aqueous solutions

This study examined the effect of the interlayer spacing of a Mg–Al layered double hydroxide (Mg–Al LDH) on the ability of the Mg–Al LDH to take up a nonionic organic material. Mg–Al LDHs, intercalated with 1-propanesulfonate (PS^?), 1-hexanesulfonate (HS^?), and 1-dodecanesulfonate (DS^?), were prepared by coprecipitation, yielding PS·Mg–Al LDH, HS·Mg–Al LDH, and DS·Mg–Al LDH, respectively. The increase in the alkyl chain lengths of the Mg–Al LDHs (PS^? < HS^? < DS^?) resulted in the perpendicular orientation of the organic acid anions in the interlayer of Mg–Al LDH, which in turn resulted in more organic acid anions being accommodated in the interlayer space. An organic acid anion with a large molecular length was more easily intercalated in the interlayer of Mg–Al LDH than one with a small molecular length. This was attributed to the hydrophobic interaction between the alkyl chains, affecting the intercalation of the organic acid anions. The uptake of N,N-dimethylaniline (DMA) by Mg–Al LDHs increased in the order PS·Mg–Al LDH < HS·Mg–Al LDH < DS·Mg–Al LDH. The uptake was attributed to the hydrophobic interactions between DMA and the intercalated PS^?, HS^?, and DS^?. Thus, Mg–Al LDH, which has a lot of large interlayer spacings when intercalated with organic acid anions, can take up a large number of DMA molecules from an aqueous solution.