Displacement processes on hydrophilic/hydrophobic surfaces in 1-propanol-water mixtures

Selective adsorption of 1-propanol-water mixtures was investigated on adsorbents of various surface character. The enthalpy of displacement of 1-propanol by water was studied on graphitized PRINTEX-80, K-60 silicagel, and n-alkylammonium vermiculites. The free enthalpy and entropy isotherms of displacement were derived. The adsorption between the silicate layers of hydrophobic vermiculites was followed by x-ray measurements, and thermodynamic functions were calculated for the structural changes in the adsorption layers. Formation of alcohol-water clusters on the surfaces plays an important role.     

Adsorption of nitrobenzene andn-pentanol from aqueous solution on hydrophilic and hydrophobic clay minerals

The sorption of nitrobenzene andn-pentanol from dilute aqueous solution on swelling clay minerals and their organophilized derivatives (organo clays) was studied. Adsorption excess isotherms were obtained by the immersion method. The basal spacings of the clay minerals were determined by X-ray diffraction measurements. By combining these two independent methods, composition and structure of the interlamellar space could be calculated. On the hydrophilic surface of montmorillonite negative adsorption of the organic component was observed at low molar fractions of nitrobenzene or pentanol, i.e., water was preferentially adsorbed. On organophilized montmorillonite and vermiculite adsorption of nitrobenzene and pentanol was positive over the whole range of liquid composition. The amount of interlamellar alkyl chains which is determined by the surface charge of clay mineral inversely affected the adsorption of both solutes.     

Adsorption of water vapor on modified activated carbons

Summary The adsorption isotherms of water vapor on modified activated carbons are measured in order to study the role of various surface groups in the primary adsorption of water molecules on these adsorbents. These adsorption isotherms are analysed by means of the Dubinin-Serpinsky and Jovanovic equations, which take into account the special features of water vapor adsorption on microporous activated carbons. Numerical analysis of the measured adsorption isotherms by means of the above mentioned equations showed their limited applicability for interpreting adsorption mechanism of water molecules on activated carbons.

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Adsorption von Wasserdampf auf modifizierter Aktivkohle

Zusammenfassung Die Adsorptionsisothermen von Wasserdampf auf modifizierter Aktivkohle wurden gemessen, um die Rolle verschiedener Oberflächentypen auf die Primäradsorption von Wassermolekülen auf diesen Adsorbenzien zu untersuchen. Die Adsorptionsisothermen wurden mittels der Dubinin-Serpinsky- und Jovanovic-Gleichungen analysiert, welche die speziellen Eigenheiten von Wasser auf mikroporöser Aktivkohle berücksichtigen. Die numerische Analyse der gemessenen Adsorptionsisothermen mittles der genannten Gleichungen zeigte ihre limitierte Anwendbarkeit zur Interpretation von Adsorptionsmechanismen von Wassermolekülen auf modifizierter Aktivkohle.

     

Adsorption from solutions of nonelectrolytes on heterogeneous solid surfaces: A four-parameter equation for the excess adsorption isotherm

A four-parameter single-solute adsorption isotherm equation is generalized to the adsorption of binary liquid mixtures of nonelectrolytes. This equation comprises all isotherms being a simple extension of theEverett isotherm to liquid adsorption on heterogeneous solid surfaces. The benzene—cyclohexane excess adsorption data on silica gel are studied by using this new equation.

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Adsorption aus Lösungen von Nichtelektrolyten an heterogenen festen Oberflächen: Eine Vierparametergleichung für die Excess-Adsorptions-Isotherme

Zusammenfassung Es wird eine Vierparameter-Isothermengleichung für binäre Lösungen von Nichtelektrolyten diskutiert. Diese Gleichung umfaßt alle Isothermen vom Typ der einfachen Erweiterung derEverett-Isotherme für Flüssig-Adsorption auf heterogenen festen Oberflächen. Die Daten für die Adsorption von Benzol—Cyclohexan werden mittels dieser neuen Gleichung behandelt.

     

Competitive adsorption from multicomponent non-electrolytic liquid mixtures on heterogeneous solid surfaces

Summary A simple model for competitive adsorption from multicomponent non-electrolytic liquid mixtures on energetically heterogeneous solid surfaces is discussed in terms of statistical thermodynamics. Integral equations are derived for the fundamental thermodynamic quantities that characterize competitive adsorption at the liquid-solid interface. Extensive model studies are presented in order to illustrate the influence of adsorbent heterogeneity on the behaviour of these thermodynamic quantities.on leave from Faculty of Chemistry, M. Curie-Sklodowska University, PL-20031 Lublin, Poland     

Molecular-level functionalization of electrode surfaces. An overview

Electrochemical reactions occur at electrode/electrolyte interfaces. Hence, manipulation and design of electrochemical interfaces accompanied by surface modifications have assumed vital importance. Molecular level modification, either at the monolayer or multilayer level of electrode surfaces and leading to functionalization of electrodes, is being actively pursued by researchers. Modification based on the self-assembled monolayer approach has enabled electrodes to acquire molecular recognition and molecular electronic characteristics. Functionalization of electrode surfaces using polymeric materials and enzymes has facilitated electrodes in exhibiting properties like catalysis, molecular recognition, electrochromism and birefringence. The results of such molecular level functionalization studies of electrode surfaces carried out recently in our laboratories are presented in this overview. Besides, some representative results reported from elsewhere are also included.     

Multilayer adsorption of alcohols from benzene/n-heptane mixtures on silica gel

An equation for multilayer adsorption from multicomponent liquid mixtures on solid surfaces¹ has been examined. For this purpose experimental adsorption data for four alcohols from benzene/n-heptane mixture on silica gel have been measured. Average number of the adsorbed layers, heterogeneity parameter and capacity of the surface phase have been evaluated by using the equation mentioned above.

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Mehrschichten-Adsorption von Alkoholen aus Benzol/n-Heptan-Mischung an Silica Gel

Zusammenfassung Eine Gleichung für Mehrschichten-Adsorption an festen Oberflächen¹ aus Mehrkomponentenlösungen wurde getestet. Zu diesem Zweck wurden experimentelle Daten für die Adsorption von vier Alkoholen aus Benzol/n-Heptan-Mischung an Silica Gel herangezogen. Der Mittelwert für die Anzahl der Adsorptionsschichten, der Heterogenitätsparameter und die Kapazität der Oberflächenphase wurde aus dieser Gleichung berechnet.

     

Adsorption of hexyl-alpha,omega-bis(dodecyldimethylammonium bromide) gemini surfactant on silica and its effect on wettability

The adsorption of hexyl-alpha,omega-bis(dodecyldimethylammonium bromide) (C(12)C(6)C(12)Br(2)) gemini surfactant on silica and its effect on wettability have been studied. The structure of the adsorbed aggregates experiences an evolving course with the increase of C(12)C(6)C(12)Br(2) concentration. It is from no aggregates to circular islands, then to semicontinuous islands, and at last to the two-bilayer structure. No matter what kind of aggregates are in existence, their thickness values are to be the same 3.3+/-0.3 nm. The fraction of silica surface covered by the surfactant aggregates also varies from nearly zero at 0.05 mM to approximately 0.92 at 5.0 mM. The variation of contact angle against C(12)C(6)C(12)Br(2) concentration shows two distinct regions. The upward shift indicates that the surfactant molecules are adsorbed with their hydrophobic tails facing air upon increasing concentration, while the downward shift reveals that the surfactant aggregates are in existence with the hydrophilic headgroups facing air. IR spectra suggest that two different courses are involved with the increase of the surfactant concentration. One possible course is that the surfactant tails pack more closely and orderly, and the other may be that the spacer changes from stretched profile to bended conformation upon increasing the surfactant concentration.     

Adsorption of water vapor on a non-porous carbon surface and evaluation of the mesopore surfaces of active carbons

Adsorption of water vapor on non-porous carbon adsorbents (blacks) with different specific surfaces and a sufficiently high concentration of primary centers was studied. The maximum value of the adsorption is proportional to the surface and corresponds to the formation of (1.7±0.3) dense monomolecular layers. A method was proposed for determining the surface of non-porous carbon adsorbents and for evaluating the mesopore surfaces of active carbons.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 12, pp. 2048–2051, December, 1993.This work was supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (Grant 93-035635).     

Strong effect of minor impurities in a gas on the rate of evaporation of solid surfaces

Evaporation of surfaces of quartz, corundum, and germanium monoxide precipitates in a flow of nitrogen and air was studied by the method of molecular nuclei of condensation, which makes it possible to determine extremely low concentrations of molecules from 10² to 10⁸ per I cm³ of a gas. The appreciable effect of low concentrations of gas impurities on the rate of evaporation of solid surfaces was found and studied in the region of low evaporation rates. Equations describing the dissimilar effects of the retention of molecules of impurities on the surface on the rates of evaporation and reverse condensation were proposed.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 4, pp. 808–813, April, 1996.     

Microcalorimetric determination of displacement adsorption enthalpies of protein refolding on a moderately hydrophobic surface at 308 K

Both microcalorimetric determination of displacement adsorption enthalpies ΔH and measurement of adsorbed amounts of guanidine – denatured lysozyme (Lys) refolding on the surface of hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC) packings at 308 K were carried out and compared with that at 298 K. Study shows that both temperature and concentration of guanidine hydrochloride (GuHCl) affect the molecular mechanism of hydrophobic interaction of protein with adsorbent based on the analysis of dividing ΔH values into three kinds of enthalpy fractions. The adsorption in higher concentrations of GuHCl (>1.3 mol L^–1) at 308 K is an enthalpy-driving process, and the adsorption under other GuHCl concentrations is an entropy-driving process. The fact that the Lys denatured by 1.8 mol L^–1 GuHCl forms a relatively stable intermediate state under the studied conditions will not be changed by temperature.     

Adsorption of cobalt species on the interface, which is developed between aqueous solution and metal oxides used for the preparation of supported catalysts: a critical review

In the present review article, we present the efforts done so far for elucidating the mechanism of adsorption of the Co(II) species, mainly Co(H₂O)₆²⁺, on the interfacial region developed between metal oxide particles, used as catalytic supports, and aqueous electrolytic solutions. Specifically, we present: (i) the principal modes of deposition of the transition metal ionic species (TMIS) on the surface of oxidic supports related with the various methodologies used for the preparation of the supported catalysts; (ii) the state of the art concerning the general aspects of the adsorption mechanisms of the TMIS on the aforementioned interfacial region; and (iii) the works reported so far dealing with the adsorption of the Co(II) species on the surface of γ-Al₂O₃ (γ-alumina), -Al₂O₃ (-alumina), TiO₂ (rutile), and SiO₂ (silica).

It was concluded that the mechanism of adsorption depends on two main factors: on the Co(II) surface concentration and on the nature of the support surface. It seems that, generally, the mechanism changes progressively along the Co(II) surface concentration from the deposition of monodentate–mononuclear inner sphere complexes, weakly evidenced in too low values of the Co(II) surface concentration, to multidentate, multinuclear inner sphere surface complexes at relatively low Co(II) surface concentrations, and then into surface Co(OH)₂-like, eventually mixed precipitates, at relatively high Co(II) surface concentrations but at pH values lower than those required for bulk precipitation. In all cases, Co(II) forms surface species with Co(II) in octahedral symmetry.

However, the exact Co(II) surface concentration values, in which the abovementioned two transitions (concerning the deposited phase) take place, depends on the kind of the support. Thus, SiO₂ favors the formation of the Co(OH)₂-like precipitates even at relatively low Co(II) surface concentrations. In contrast, TiO₂ favors the formation of mononuclear or oligonuclear surface complexes. Finally, alumina, which exhibits the maximum adsorption capacity, favors the formation of highly defected Co(OH)₂-like precipitates, probably mixed Co–Al precipitates.

The exact local structure of the inner sphere Co(II) surface complexes, formed by exchanging the H₂O ligands with surface oxygens, has been already approached but only for the surface planes of the -Al₂O₃ and rutile monocrystals. This structure remains up to now rather unclear for the polycrystalline oxides used as catalytic supports.     

HPLC study of the adsorption from solutions on two silicagels

Summary In this paper, we report and discuss the adsorption isotherms of hydro-organic mixtures and of compounds used as mobile phase in reversed phase and normal phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC and NP-HPLC, respectively). This work is the first attempt to study the solid-liquid interface between two types of chromatographic silica surfaces and pure organic adsorbates from water and from organic eluents by HPLC. Frequently, among the dynamic techniques the method of choice for the measurement of an adsorption isotherm is frontal analysis. We suggest here the combination of the technique based on peak asymmetry calibration and peak profiles, which allows calculations directly from integration data. The group of systems studied permits the analysis of the intermolecular interactions on the silica surface. Particular attention was given to the system methanol-water and the measurement of the adsorption ofn-octanol from methanol on RP-silica was also carried out.     

Adsorption studies of acetic acid dimers on activated charcoal from organic solvents

Acetic acid exists as dimers in organic solvents like benzene, toluene and xylene. Adsorption of dimeric acetic acid on activated charcoal (AC) at various temperatures from benzene, toluene and xylene solutions have been studied. The system obeys Langmuir isotherm, thus signifying a monolayer adsorption of dimers. Corrections on AC-solvent pore volume fillings, molecular cross sectional surface area of acetic acid dimers, the adsorption equilibrium constants, the free energy change and the enthalpy change values are computed at different temperatures for the three solvents. The adsorption process has been found to be physisorption type. The FTIR measurements show that the adsorbed acetic acid dimer seems to retain the cyclic structure against the open chain non-cyclic structure.     

Physico-chemical applications of liquid chromatography II. Investigations of the surface properties of chemically modified silica gels and of the adsorption of cardiac glycosides from solutions

Summary The chemical modification of silica surface using dichlorosilanes with methyl and phenyl groups and triethylamine as donor in the liquid phase was investigated. This modification leads to a dense coverage of the silica surface by the organic functional groups. Liquid chromatography permits the determination of the thermodinamic characteristics of intermolecular interactions of different molecules during adsorption from solutions on the modified surface of the silica. Silica gels modified with dichlorosilanes containing phenyl groups, possess high selectivity () and capacity (k) for the cardiac glycosides G-strophanthin, K-strophanthoside, K-strophanthin- and cymarin using water-alcohol mixture as the mobile phase, and the selectivity and capacity is much higher than observed on silica gels modified with methyl groups only.     

Influence of temperature on the composition of mixed monolayer formed at the methyl alcohol/acetic acid aqueous solutio–air interface

The influence of temperature on the composition of mixed monolayer formed at the methyl alcohol/acetic acid aqueous solution was examined by surface tension measurements. Surface tension of various two-component solutions was obtained at 10, 20 and 28 °C temperatures in the 0–0.5 M range of bulk concentration of alcohol and acid, respectively. Three independent methods, i.e., the Gibbs adsorption equation (GAE), regular solution approximation (RSA) and Butler adsorption isotherm (BAI) were applied to calculate surface composition of the methyl alcohol/ acetic acid mixed monolayer. It was shown that in the temperature range of 10–28 °C the surface molar fraction of the solutes remained constant for the fixed bulk concentration of alcohol and acid. Additionally, based on the RSA and BAI methods, we showed there were no interactions between solute molecules in the mixed monolayer in the studied range of concentrations. Received: 18 December 1997 Accepted: 8 May 1998