Correlation between the basicity of Cu–M<Subscript>x</Subscript>O<Subscript>y</Subscript>–Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript> (M = Ba,Mg, K or La) oxide and the catalytic performance in the glycerol conversion from adsorption microcalorimetry characterization

The synthesis of CuO species highly dispersed in M_xO_y–Al₂O₃ (M = Ba, Mg, K or La) basic supports was studied, and the catalytic proprieties of the solids in glycerol conversion to bioproducts were subsequently evaluated. A correlation between the copper oxide/catalytic support structure, specific surface area/porosity and the basicity (strength and amount of basic sites) of M_xO_y–Al₂O₃ (M = Ba, Mg, K or La) supports were observed through the following characterization techniques: XRD (structure), N₂ adsorption/desorption isotherms (surface area/porosity) and microcalorimetry of CO₂ adsorption (basicity). The XRD results of the different supports indicated that the basic species (BaO, MgO, K₂O or La₂O₃) are highly dispersed in the Al₂O₃ matrix. The XRD patterns of the Ba and K-containing solids combined with copper present a CuO and Al₂O₃ formation; however, an isolated CuO phase for the Mg and La-based catalysts is not observed, demonstrating that Cu species are highly dispersed in basic support. N₂ physisorption isotherms ascribed that most of the samples are mesoporous with a surface area between 26 and 178 m² g^?1, depending on the solid composition. Microcalorimetry of CO₂ adsorption presented the following basic strength using the first points of the adsorption heat: 10MgAl > 10LaAl > 10KAl > 10BaAl for the sample without copper and 5CuMgAl > 5CuKAl > 5CuLaAl > 5CuBaAl for the materials with Cu. The amount of basic site varies greatly depending on the type of basic metal used. The different materials without copper are practically inactive at the end of the reaction. However, the Cu-based solids are active and selective for the conversion of glycerol to acetol. The initial glycerol conversion and the catalyst stability are related to basic strength and amount of basic sites, respectively.     

Adsorption equilibria of CO<Subscript>2</Subscript> and CH<Subscript>4</Subscript> in cation-exchanged zeolites 13X

Ion-exchange with different cations (Na⁺, NH₄ ⁺, Li⁺, Ba²⁺ and Fe³⁺) was performed in binderless 13X zeolite pellets. Original and cation-exchanged samples were characterized by thermogravimetric analysis coupled with mass spectrometry (inert atmosphere), X-ray powder diffraction and N₂ adsorption/desorption isotherms at 77 K. Despite the presence of other cations than Na (as revealed in TG-MS), crystalline structure and textural properties were not significantly altered upon ion-exchange. Single component equilibrium adsorption isotherms of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) were measured for all samples up to 10 bar at 298 and 348 K using a magnetic suspension balance. All of these isotherms are type Ia and maximum adsorption capacities decrease in the order Li > Na > NH₄–Ba > Fe for CO₂ and NH₄–Na > Li > Ba for CH₄. In addition to that, equilibrium adsorption data were measured for CO₂/CH₄ mixtures for representative compositions of biogas (50 % each gas, in vol.) and natural gas (30 %/70 %, in vol.) in order to assess CO₂ selectivity in such scenarios. The application of the Extended Sips Model for samples BaX and NaX led to an overall better agreement with experimental data of binary gas adsorption as compared to the Extended Langmuir Model. Fresh sample LiX show promise to be a better adsorption than NaX for pressure swing separation (CO₂/CH₄), due to its higher working capacity, selectivity and lower adsorption enthalpy. Nevertheless, cation stability for both this samples and NH₄X should be further investigated.     

Reaktionen von Gemischtligand-Komplexen des Nickel(0) mit Kohlenstoffdichalcogeniden

Reactions of Mixed Ligand Complexes of Nickel(0) with Carbon Dichalcogenides Decisive for the occurrence of a reaction between mixed ligand complexes of nickel(0) and carbon dichalcogenides is the HOMO-energy of the complex and the LUMO-energy of the reagent, which are reflected in the corresponding polarographic half-wave potentials. Therefore, (dipy)-Ni(COD) is substituted by SeCS, CS₂ and SCO, whereas (PPh₃)₂Ni(C₂H₄) only reacts with CS₂, but not with SCO. Substitution by CO₂ needs substrates like Ni(PCy₃)₃ or Ni(PEt₃)₄ which have the lowest anodic waves. (PCy₃)₂Ni(C₂H₄) and (dipy)Ni(PPh₃)₂ effect C?S-bond breaking in SCO, and mixed carbonyls, such as (PCy₃)₂Ni(CO)₂ or (PPh₃)₂Ni(CO)₂, are formed. Futher products are dithiocarbonates or oligonuclear nickel sulfides which are stabilized by a phosphine. Another oligonuclear complex, (PPh₃)₂Ni₃(CS₂)₂, is formed by the reaction of CS₂ with surplus (PPh₃)₂Ni(C₂H₄). The function of CS₂ is that of a bridging ligand. The carbon dichalcogenides are side-on (η²) coordinated in compounds like (dipy)Ni(CS₂), (PPh₃)Ni(CS₂) and (dipy)Ni(SCO). It is always the highest electronegative heteroatom of the non symmetric ligands SeCS and SCO which does not interact with the central atom.     

Ion-exchange properties of microdispersed sintered detonation nanodiamond

The adsorption of transition metal cations and inorganic anions from aqueous solutions on microdispersed sintered detonation nanodiamond (MSDN) is systematically studied. The selectivity series Fe³⁺ > Al³⁺ > Cu²⁺ > Mn²⁺ > Zn²⁺ > Cd²⁺ > Co²⁺ > Ni²⁺ with maximum adsorption capacity between 2 and 5 µmol g^?1 is obtained. It is found that anions may significantly contribute to the adsorption of transition metal cations, so the adsorption of CH₃COO^?, Cl^?, B₄O₇ ^2?, ClO₄ ^?, I^?, SO₄ ^2?, C₂O₄ ^2?, PO₄ ^3? is also studied. For the first time, dominating adsorption of anions over cations is demonstrated for detonation nanodiamond. The maximum anion-exchange capacity of 50–150 µmol g^?1 is found for MSDN. Beside of electrostatic interactions, the formation of complexes with hydroxyl groups and interaction with metal impurities contribute to the adsorption of B₄O₇ ^2? and PO₄ ^3?, respectively. Therefore, anion exchange selectivity of MSDN is different from that observed for common anion exchange resins. In all cases, the adsorption on MSDN obeys Langmuir law. The pH effect on the adsorption of SO₄ ^2?, PO₄ ^3? and B₄O₇ ^2? is different from that observed for other anions due to specific interactions.     

REACTIONS OF CARBONYLSULPHIDE WITH [Rh(PPh3)3CI] AND [Pt(PPh3)3]

Abstract

Activation of small inorganic molecules (H₂, N₂, O₂, CO, NO, CO₂, SO₂, CS₂) by the complexes of transition metal ions like Rh(I), Ir(I), Pt(O) and Ru(II) have gained considerable interest during the last decade.^1–8 Because of the similarity of CO₂ and CS₂ molecules with COS, one would expect COS to form complexes with the transition metal ions analogous to those of CO₂ and CS₂. In addition, COS being susceptible to decomposition into CO and S, could also form carbonyl complexes. Until now, the only reaction of COS that has been successfully carried out is with [Pt(PPh₃)₃] which resulted in the formation of [Pt(COS)(PPh₃)₂] and [Pt₂S(CO) (PPh₃)₃]. ^8,9 It will, therefore, be interesting to study further the reactions of COS with the complexes of transition metal ions. The results of a preliminary study of such reactions with [Rh(PPh₃)₃Cl] and [Pt(PPh₃)₃] are reported in this communication.     

Study on the interaction of three structurally related cationic Pt(II) complexes with human serum albumin: importance of binding affinity and denaturing properties

Human serum albumin (HSA) primarily functions as a transport carrier for a vast variety of natural ligands and pharmaceutical drugs. In the present study, three structurally related cationic Pt(II) complexes ([Pt(ppy)(dppe)]CF₃CO₂: 1, Pt(bhq)(dppe)]CF₃CO₂: 2, and [Pt(bhq)(dppf)]CF₃CO₂: 3) were used to evaluate their interaction with HSA under different experimental setups, using UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence and circular dichroism techniques. The spectroscopic results suggest that upon binding to HSA, the Pt(II) complexes could effectively induce structural alteration of the protein. The complexes can bind to HSA with the binding affinities of the following order: 3 > 2 > 1. Also, thermodynamic parameters of binding between these complexes and HSA indicated the existence of entropy-driven spontaneous interaction which primarily dominated with the hydrophobic forces. Also, docking simulation study revealed the binding details of these complexes on HSA. Complex 3 with highest binding affinity for HSA indicates lowest denaturing effect on this protein. The low denaturation properties of 3 appear important in the terms of lower susceptibility of this platinum complex for possible development of deleterious side effects.     

Effect of solvent on the stability constant of complex formation and the thermodynamic parameters between dicyclohexyl-18-crown-6 with Eu3+, La3+, Er3+ and Y3+ cations

The complexation reaction between Eu³⁺, La³⁺, Er³⁺ and Y³⁺ cations with the dicyclohexyl-18-crown-6 (DCH18C6) in acetonitrile (AN)–dimethylformamide (DMF) and AN–methanol (MeOH) binary systems have been studied at different temperatures using conductometric method. The conductometric data show that the stoichiometry of the complexes is 1:1 [ML]. The results show that the stability constant of complexes in various solvents is: AN > MeOH > DMF. In the some cases, the minimum of logK_f for (DCH18C6–Eu³⁺), (DCH18C6–La³⁺), (DCH18C6–Er³⁺) and (DCH18C6–Y³⁺) complexes in AN–MeOH binary systems obtain at χ_MeOH ~ 0.75, and also, the logK_f of (DCH18C6–Er³⁺) complex in AN–DMF binary systems show a minimum at χ_AN ~ 0.75. Non-linear behavior was observed for the stability constant of complexes versus the composition of the solvent systems. The experimental data show that the selectivity order of DCH18C6 for these cations in AN–MeOH binary systems (mol% AN = 50, 75) at 25 °C is: Y³⁺ > Er³⁺ > Eu³⁺ > La³⁺. The values of thermodynamic parameters (?H?_C) for formation of complexes were obtained from temperature dependence of stability constants of complexes using the van′t Hoff plots and the standard entropy (?S?_C) were calculated from the relationship: ?G?_C, 298.15 = ?H?_C ?298.15?S?_C. The results show that the values of these thermodynamic parameters are influenced by the nature and the composition of the binary systems.     

Kinetics and Mechanism of the Oxidation of 4-Oxo-4-arylbutanoic Acids by N-bromophthalimide in Aqueous Acetic Acid Medium

The kinetics of oxidation of a series of substituted 4-oxobutanoic acids (Y–C₆H₄COCH₂CH₂COOH: Y = H, OCH₃, CH₃, C₆H₅, Cl, Br or NO₂) by N-bromophthalimide have been studied in aqueous acetic acid medium at 30 °C. The total reaction is second-order, first-order each in oxidant and substrate. The oxidation rate increases linearly with [H⁺], establishing the hypobromous acidium ion, H₂O⁺Br, as the reactive species. A variation in ionic strength has no effect on the reaction rate. The order of reactivity among the studied 4-oxoacids is: 4-methoxy > 4-methyl > 4-phenyl > 4-H > 4-Cl > 4-Br > 3-NO₂. The effect of changes on the electronic nature of the substrate reveals that there is a development of positive charge in the transition state. The activation parameters have been computed from Arrhenius and Eyring plots. Based on the kinetic results, a suitable mechanism has been proposed.     

Photocatalytic ozonation for degradation of 2-sec-butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol (DNBP) using titanium dioxide: effect of operational parameters and wastewater treatment

The results of degradation efficiency of 2-sec-butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol (DNBP) in a batch system by various advanced oxidation processes revealed the order of TiO₂/UV/O₃ > TiO₂/O₃ > UV/O₃ > O₃ > UV/TiO₂. All processes followed pseudo-first order kinetics. The influence of operational parameters such as initial pH, initial concentration of DNBP, ozone and catalyst dosage on the TiO₂/UV/O₃ process, which was the most significant investigated method. The ozone dosage was found to have the noticeable impact on the process; however, initial pH and TiO₂ dosage were less effective. The mineralization of 40 mg/L of DNBP and petrochemical wastewater under the obtained optimal conditions was monitored by total organic carbon and chemical oxygen demand, respectively. The results demonstrated that the TiO₂/UV/O₃ process was a very effective method for degradation and mineralization of DNBP in aqueous solutions and industrial wastewater. The degradation intermediates were identified by GC–MS.     

Facile Fabrication of Porous Bi2O3 Microspheres by Thermal Treatment of Bi2O2CO3 Microspheres and its Photocatalysis Properties

β- and α-phase porous Bi₂O₃ microspheres with an average size of around 4 μm had been synthesized by thermal treatment of Bi₂O₂CO₃ microspheres at 350 and 400–500 °C respectively in an air atmosphere. The Bi₂O₂CO₃ microspheres had been synthesized at a temperature of 180 °C by a hydrothermal process using Bi(NO₃)₃ as the bismuth source with the assist of citric acid. By combining the results of X-ray powder diffraction, transmission electron microscope, scanning electron microscopy, and UV–Visible absorption spectra, the structural, morphological and optical properties characterization of the products were performed. The photocatalytic activity of the as-prepared α- and β-phase porous Bi₂O₃ microspheres have been tested by degradation of methylene orange under visible light, indicating that porous β-Bi₂O₃ microspheres showed enhanced photocatalytic performance compared to P25 and α-Bi₂O₃ microspheres.     

New planar trans-copper(II) β-dithioester chelate complexes: synthesis,characterization, anticancer activity and DNA-binding/cleavage studies

New planar trans-copper(II) β-dithioester complexes, [Cu(L)₂] (L = methyl-3-hydroxy-(3-pyridyl)-2-propenedithioate (L1 in 1), methyl-3-hydroxy-(2-naphthyl)-2-propenedithioate (L2 in 2), methyl-3-hydroxy-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenedithioate (L3 in 3), methyl-3-hydroxy-3-(p-fluorophenyl)-2-propenedithioate (L4 in 4), and methyl-3-hydroxy-3-(p-bromophenyl)-2-propenedithioate (L5 in 5)), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental (C, H, N and S) analysis, ESI-MS, IR, and UV-vis spectra. The structures of HL3 and its corresponding complex 3 have been determined by X-ray crystallography. Electrochemical behavior of all complexes has been studied by cyclic voltammetry. All five planar complexes show efficient DNA-binding and DNA (PBR322)-cleavage in a concentration-dependent manner (1 > 3 > 5 > 2 > 4). Cleavage efficiency is enhanced in the presence of H₂O₂ as well as ascorbic acid. However, the order of increased efficiency of Cu(II) chelates differs in the presence of H₂O₂ as 4 > 1 > 2 > 3 > 5. Among these complexes, the pyridyl- and methoxy-functionalized 1 and 3 have shown higher self-activating capability in DNA-cleavage. All complexes show significant variation in IC₅₀ on MCF-7 cell line. Additionally, treatment with the complexes gradually increases apoptotic cell death in dose-dependent manner in RAW 264.7 cell line. These findings highlight potential cancer protective nature of these complexes.     

A computational study of 1:1 and 1:2 complexes of nitryl halides (O2NX) with HCN and HNC

Quantum calculations at the MP2/cc-pVTZ have been used to examine 1:1 and 1:2 complexes between O₂NX (X = Cl, Br) with HCN and HNC moieties. The interaction of the lone pair of the HCN(HNC) with the σ-hole and π-hole of O₂NX molecules and hydrogen bonding between lone pairs of X and O of O₂NX with H of HCN and HNC have been considered in 1:1 complexes. The 1:1 complexes can easily be differentiated using the stretching frequency of the N–X bond. Thus, those complexes with σ-hole and H···O₂NX interactions show a blue shift of the N-X bond stretching while a red shift is observed in the complexes along the π-hole and H···XNO₂ interactions. In the 1:2 complexes, the cooperative and diminutive energetic effects have been analyzed using the many-body interaction energies. The nature of the interactions has been characterized with the Atoms in Molecules (AIM) and Natural Bond Orbital (NBO) methodologies. Stabilization energies of 1:1 and 1:2 complexes including the variation of the zero-point vibrational energy (ΔZPVE) are in the range 3–9 kJ mol^?1 and 21–40 kJ mol^?1, respectively.     

One-pot synthesis,characterization, DNA binding and enzymatic studies of 4-methyl trans-cinnamate zinc(II)-mixed ligand complexes

Four new zinc(II) complexes formulated as [Zn(L)₂] (1), [Zn(L)₂(phen)] (2), [Zn(L)₂(bipy)H₂O] (3), and [Zn(en)₂(H₂O)₂](L)₂(H₂O)₂ (4), where HL = 4-methyl trans-cinnamic acid, bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, and en = ethylenediamine, have been synthesized and characterized by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. Single-crystal XRD revealed distorted square-pyramidal structure for 3 and octahedral for 4. The complexes were screened for DNA interaction via viscommetry and UV–visible spectroscopy. The apparent binding constants were calculated to be 1.18 × 10⁴, 1.26 × 10⁵, 4.64 × 10⁴_, and 1.89 × 10⁴ for 1–4, respectively. The binding propensity to salmon sperm DNA was in the order: K₂ > K₃ > K₄ > K₁. Furthermore, these complexes demonstrated efficient inhibition of alkaline phosphatase, which was attributed to the binding of zinc(II) to the enzyme’s active site.     

Solvent influence upon complex formation between benzo-15-crown-5 and Mg2+, Ca2+ and Sr2+ cations in some pure and binary mixed solvents using conductometric method

The complexation reactions between Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺ and Sr²⁺ cations with the macrocyclic ligand, benzo-15-crown-5 (B15C5), in pure acetonitrile, water, methanol and tetrahydrofuran and also in acetonitrile–water (AN–H₂O) and in methanol–tetrahydrofuran (MeOH–THF) binary mixtures have been studied at different temperatures using conductometric method. The conductance data show that the stoichiometry of the complexes in most cases is 1:1 [ML]. But in the case of Ca²⁺ cation a 1:2 [ML₂] complex is formed in pure THF, which shows that the stoichiometry of the complexes may be changed by the nature of the medium. The values of stability constants of complexes, which were obtained from conductometric data, show that the stability of complexes is affected by the nature and composition of the binary mixed solvents and a non-linear behavior was observed for variation of logK_f of the complexes versus the composition of the solvent systems. The results show that the selectivity order of B15C5 for the metal cations in two AN–H₂O binary solutions (mol% AN = 25.71 and 50.94) at 25 °C is: Mg²⁺ > Sr²⁺ > Ca²⁺. The values of thermodynamic parameters (ΔH _c ⁰ , ΔS _c ⁰ ) for formation of complexes were obtained from temperature dependence of stability constants of complexes using the van’t Hoff plots. The results show that the values and also the sign of these parameters are influenced by the nature and also the composition of the binary mixed solvents.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and DNA-binding studies of two silver(I) complexes with 1,3-bis(1-ethylbenzimidazol-2-yl)-2-thiapropane

Two new silver(I) complexes, [Ag(bebt)(methacrylate)] (1) and [Ag₂(bebt)₂](pic)₂ (2) (bebt = 1,3-bis(1-ethylbenzimidazol-2-yl)-2-thiapropane, pic = picrate), have been synthesized and characterized by physico-chemical and spectroscopic methods. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction revealed that the structure of 1 was four-coordinate in a distorted tetrahedral geometry, while in 2, it may be described as a 2 + 1 coordinated silver(I) compound with a nearly linear N–Ag–N backbone and a weak Ag–S interaction. Two ligands are arranged in a face-to-face syn conformation to coordinate to two Ag(I) ions from opposite directions in 2, generating a U-type double layer structure around the metal ions. Experimental studies of the DNA-binding properties indicated that free bebt and both complexes bind to DNA via intercalation, and the order of the binding affinity is 2 > 1 > bebt.     

Complex formation of cetirizine drug with bivalent transition metal(II) ions in the presence of alanine: synthesis,characterization, equilibrium studies,and biological activity studies

Mononuclear cobalt(II), nickel(II), and copper(II) complexes of cetirizine·2HCl (CTZ = 2-[2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl)phenyl methyl]piperazine-1-yl]-ethoxy]acetic acid) in the presence of alanine (Ala) as a representative example of amino acids were synthesized and elucidated by different physical techniques. All complexes have been characterized with the help of elemental analyses, molecular weights, molar conductance values, magnetic moments, and spectroscopic data. The measured molar conductance values in DMSO indicate that the complexes are nonelectrolytes. Quantum chemical calculations were performed with semi-empirical method to find the optimum geometry of complexes. The metal–oxygen bond length in the synthesized complexes obeys the order M–OH₂ > M–O_CTZ > M–O_Ala. Formation equilibria of the ternary complexes have been investigated. Ternary complexes are formed by a simultaneous mechanism. Stoichiometry and stability constants for the complexes formed are reported. The concentration distributions of various species formed in solution were also evaluated as a function of pH. CTZ and its metal chelates have been screened for their antimicrobial activities against some selected types of gram-positive (G⁺) and gram-negative (G^?) bacteria. They were more active against (G⁺) than (G^?) bacteria.     

The catalytic performance of different promoted iron catalysts on combined supports Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript> for carbon dioxide hydrogenation

Global warming, fossil fuel depletion and fuel price increases have motivated scientists to search for methods for the storage and reduction of the amount of greenhouse gases, especially CO₂. The hydrogenation process has been introduced as an emerging method of CO₂ capture and convertion into value-added products. In this study, new types of catalysts are introduced for CO₂ hydrogenation and are compared based on catalytic activity and product selectivity. The physical properties of the samples are specified using BET. Iron catalysts supported on γ-Al₂O₃ with different metal promoters (X = Ni, K, Mn, Cu) are prepared through the impregnation method. Moreover, Fe–Ni catalysts supported on HZSM5-Al₂O₃ and Ce–Al₂O₃ are synthesized. Samples are reduced by pure H₂ and involved in hydrogenation reaction in a fixed bed reactor (H₂/CO₂ = 3, total pressure = 10 MPa, temperature = 523 K, GHSV = 2000, 1250 nml/min). All catalysts provide high conversion in hydrogenation reactions and the results illustrate that the selectivity of light hydrocarbons is higher than that of methane and CO. It is found that Ni has a promoting effect on the conversion fluctuations throughout the reaction with 66.13% conversion. Using combined supported catalysts leads to enhancing catalytic performance. When Fe–Ni/γ–Al₂O₃—HZSM5 is utilized, CO₂ conversion is 81.66% and the stability of the Fe–Ni catalyst supported on Al₂O₃ and Ce–Al₂O₃ furthey improves.     

Catalytic oxidation of CS2 over atmospheric particles and oxide catalysts

The catalytic oxidization of CS₂ over atmospheric particles and some oxide catalysts was explored through FT-IR, MS and a fixed-bed stainless steel reactor. The results show that atmospheric particles and some oxide catalysts exhibited considerable oxidizing activities for CS₂ at ambient temperature. The reaction products are mainly COS and elemental sulfur, even CO₂ on some catalysts. Among the catalysts, CaO has the strongest catalytic activity for oxidizing CS₂. Fe₂O₃ is weaker than CaO. The catalytic activity for Al₂O₃ reduces considerably compared with the former two catalysts, and SiO₂ the weakest. Atmospheric particle samples’ catalytic activity is between Fe₂O₃’s and Al₂O₃’s. The atmospheric particle sample collected mainly consists of Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈) · 4H₂O, which is also the main component of cement. COS, the main product, is formed by the catalytic oxidization of CS₂ with adsorbed “molecular” oxygen over the catalysts’ surfaces. The concentration of adsorbed oxygen over catalysts’ surfaces may be the key factor contributed to the oxidizing activity. It is indicated that CS₂ could be catalytically oxidized over atmospheric particles, which induced that this reaction may be another important source of atmospheric COS from CS₂.     

OCS formation in the reaction of OH with CS2

A steady-state system involving photolysis of HONO as a source of OH was used to investigate the reaction of OH with CS₂ at 1 atm and 295 K. In the presence of O₂ ( > 40 Torr) a rapid reaction of OH with CS₂ occurs giving OCS. At lower O₂ concentrations, OCS formation ceases. In air the overall rate constant for OH + CS₂ → OCS was (1.7 ± 0.9) × 10^?12 cm³ molecule^?1 s^?1.     

Regeneration characteristics and kinetics of Fe2O3/lignite semi-coke hot gas desulfurizer at O2/N2 atmosphere

The Fe₂O₃/lignite semi-coke sorbent was prepared by co-precipitation method with assistance of ultrasonic irradiation and underwent 4 sulfidation–regeneration cycles with O₂/N₂ as regeneration gases. The fresh, sulfided, and regenerated sorbents were characterized using XRD, SEM, XPS, and BET technologies in this paper. The regeneration mechanism was also discussed. It was found that in the oxygen atmosphere, FeS in the sulfided sorbent reacted with oxygen to produce Fe₂O₃ and SO₂, the sulfate formed in regeneration process is easy to decompose at higher temperature. Regeneration kinetic studies were also performed at regeneration temperatures of 625–700 °C. It was found that the reaction order of regeneration with respect to O₂ is first order. The equivalent grain model can be effectively used to correlate with the experimental data. In the early stage of reaction (x < 65 %), the regeneration is controlled by the chemical reaction, while it is controlled by the diffusion through the product layer in the latter stage (x > 70 %). According to the model, the apparent activation energy and the corresponding frequency factor for two different stages are 14.73 kJ mol^?1 and 4.43 × 10^?2 m s^?1, 31.32 kJ mol^?1 and 5.77 × 10^?4 m² s^?1, respectively.