A Polarographic Study of Tl+, Pb2+ and Cd2+ Complexes with Aza-18-crown-6 and Dibenzopyridino-18-crown-6 in some Binary Mixed Non-aqueous Solvents

The complexation of Tl⁺, Pb²⁺and Cd²⁺ cations by macrocyclic ligands, aza-18-crown-6 (L1) and dibenzopyridino-18-crown-6 (L2) was studied in some binary mixtures of methanol (MeOH), n-propanol (n-PrOH), nitromethane (NM) and acetonitrile (AN) with dimethylformamide (DMF) at 22 °C using DC (direct current) and differential pulse polarographic techniques (DPP). The stoichiometry and stability constants of the complexes were determined by monitoring the shifts in half-waves or peak potentials of the polarographic waves of metal ions against the ligand concentration. In all of the solvent systems, the stability of the resulting 1:1 complexes was found to be L1 > L2. The selectivity order of the L2 ligand for the cations was found to be Pb²⁺ > Tl⁺ > Cd²⁺ and the selectivity of the L1 ligand for Pb²⁺ ion was greater than that of Tl⁺ ion. The results show that the stability of the complexes depends on the nature and composition of the mixed solvents. There is an inverse relationship between the stability constants of the complexes and the amount of dimethylformamide in the mixed solvent systems.     

Study of Complex Formation Between 18-Crown-6 and Pb2+, Tl+ and Cd2+ Cations in Binary Aqueous/Non-aqueous Solvents Using Polarographic Techniques (DPP and SWP)

The complexation of Pb²⁺, Tl⁺ and Cd²⁺ cationsby 18-crown-6 was studied in water/propanol (H₂O/PrOH),water/acetonitrile (H₂O/AN) and water/dimethylformamide(H₂O/DMF) binary systems at 20 °C using squarewave polarography (SWP) and differential pulse polarography (DPP).It was confirmed that the stoichiometry of each of the complexes formed between 18C6 and the respective cations is 1 : 1. The formation constants of the complexes were found to increase with increasing concentration of the non-aqueous solvent. In all cases, a stability order of Pb²⁺ > Tl⁺ > Cd²⁺ was observed. In general,the stabilities of individual complexes were found to decrease as the binary solvent mixture varied from H₂O/AN to H₂O/PrOH to H₂O/DMF.     

Conductance Studies on Complex Formation Between Aza-18-Crown-6 with Ag+, Hg2+ and Pb2+ Cations in DMSO–H2O Binary Solutions

The complexation reactions between Ag⁺, Hg²⁺ and Pb²⁺ metal cations with aza-18-crown-6 (A18C6) were studied in dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)–water (H₂O) binary mixtures at different temperatures using the conductometric method. The conductance data show that the stoichiometry of the complexes in most cases is 1:1(ML), but in some cases 1:2 (ML₂) complexes are formed in solutions. A non-linear behaviour was observed for the variation of log K _f of the complexes vs. the composition of the binary mixed solvents. Selectivity of A18C6 for Ag⁺, Hg²⁺ and Pb²⁺ cations is sensitive to the solvent composition and in some cases and in certain compositions of the mixed solvent systems, the selectivity order is changed. The values of thermodynamic parameters (ΔH _c^o, ΔS _c^o) for formation of A18C6–Ag⁺, A18C6–Hg²⁺ and A18C6–Pb²⁺ complexes in DMSO–H₂O binary systems were obtained from temperature dependence of stability constants and the results show that the thermodynamics of complexation reactions is affected by the nature and composition of the mixed solvents.     

Complex Formation of 1,10-Dibenzyl-1,10-diaza-18-crown-6 with Ni2+, Cu2+, Ag+ and Cd2+ Metal Cations in Acetonitrile–dimethylformamide Binary Solutions

Conductance measurements are reported for nickel(II), cupper(II), silver(I) and cadmium(II), salts in acetonitrile (AN)–dimethylformamide (DMF) binary solvents containing macrocyclic ligand, 1,10-dibenzyl-1,10-diaza-18-crown-6 (DBDA18C6) at different temperatures. The changes in molar conductance caused by addition of DBDA18C6 to solutions were analyzed by non-linear least squares to give stability constants of 1:1 metal cation–DBDA18C6 complexes. The results show that the stabilities of the complexes are sensitive to solvent composition and in some cases the sequence of stabilities is changed with changing the composition of the mixed solvents. The values of thermodynamic quantities (ΔH°c and ΔS°c) for formation of DBDA18C6-Ni²⁺, DBDA18C6-Cu²⁺, DBDA18C6-Ag⁺ and DBDA18C6-Cd²⁺ complexes were obtained from temperature dependence of the stability constants and the results show that the values of ΔH°c and ΔS°c for these complexes are sensitive to the nature and composition of AN–DMF binary solutions, but they do not vary monotonically with the solvent composition.     

Study of Complex Formation between N-Phenylaza-15-Crown-5 with Mg2+, Ca2+, Ag+ and Cd2+ Metal Cations in Some Binary Mixed Aqueous and Non-aqueous Solvents using the Conductometric Method

The complexation reactions between Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Ag⁺ and Cd²⁺ metal cations with N-phenylaza-15-crown-5 (Ph-N15C5) were studied in acetonitrile (AN)–methanol (MeOH), methanol (MeOH)–water (H₂O) and propanol (PrOH)–water (H₂O) binary mixtures at different temperatures using the conductometric method. The conductance data show that the stochiometry of all of the complexes with Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Ag⁺ and Cd²⁺ cations is 1:1 (L:M). The stability of the complexes is sensitive to the solvent composition and a non-linear behaviour was observed for variation of log K _f of the complexes versus the composition of the binary mixed solvents. The selectivity order of Ph-N15C5 for the metal cations in neat MeOH is Ag⁺>Cd²⁺>Ca²⁺>Mg²⁺, but in the case of neat AN is Ca²⁺>Cd²⁺>Mg²⁺>Ag⁺. The values of thermodynamic parameters (ΔH _c ^o , ΔS _c ^o ) for formation of Ph-N15C5–Mg²⁺, Ph-N15C5–Ca²⁺, Ph-N15C5–Ag⁺ and Ph-N15C5–Cd²⁺ complexes were obtained from temperature dependence of stability constants and the results show that the thermodynamics of complexation reactions is affected by the nature and composition of the mixed solvents.     

Study of Complex Formation Between Dicyclohexano-18-Crown-6 (DCH18C6) with Mg 2+, Ca2+, Sr 2+, and Ba2+ Cations in Methanol–Water Binary Mixtures Using Conductometric Method

The complexation reactions between Mg²⁺,Ca²⁺,Sr²⁺ and Ba²⁺ metal cations with macrocyclic ligand, dicyclohexano-18-crown-6 (DCH18C6) were studied in methanol (MeOH)–water (H₂O) binary mixtures at different temperatures using conductometric method . In all cases, DCH18C6 forms 1:1 complexes with these metal cations. 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 mixed solvents. While the variation of stability constants of DCH18C6-Sr ²⁺ and DCH18C6-Ba²⁺versus the composition of MeOH–H₂O mixed solvents is monotonic, an anomalous behavior was observed for variations of stability constants of DCH18C6-Mg²⁺ and DCH18C6-Ca²⁺ versus the composition of the mixed solvents. The values of thermodynamic parameters (ΔH_c°, ΔS_c°) for complexation reactions were obtained from temperature dependence of formation constants of complexes using the van’t Hoff plots. The results show that in most cases, the complexation reactions are enthalpy stabilized but entropy destabilized and the values of thermodynamic parameters are influenced by the nature and composition of the mixed solvents. The obtained results show that the order of selectivity of DCH18C6 ligand for metal cations in different concentrations of methanol in MeOH–H₂O binary system is: Ba²⁺>Sr²⁺>Ca²⁺> Mg²⁺.     

A Conductometric Study of Complexation Reactions Between Dibenzo-18-Crown-6 (DB18C6) with Cu2+, Zn2+, Tl+ and Cd2+ Metal Cations in Dimethylsulfoxide–Ethylacetate Binary Mixtures

The complex formation between Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, Tl⁺ and Cd²⁺ metal cations with macrocyclic ligand, dibenzo- 18-crown-6 (DB18C6) was studied in dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)–ethylacetate (EtOAc) binary systems at different temperatures using conductometric method. In all cases, DB18C6 forms 1:1 complexes with these metal cations. The stability constants of the complexes were obtained from fitting of molar conductivity curves using a computer program, Genplot. The non-linear behaviour which was observed for variations of log K _f of the complexes versus the composition of the mixed solvent was discussed in terms of changing the chemical and physical properties of the constituent solvents when they mix with one another and, therefore, changing the solvation capacities of the metal cations, crown ether molecules and even the resulting complexes with changing the mixed solvent composition. The results show that the selectivity order of DB18C6 for the metal cations in pure ethylacetate and pure dimethylsulfoxide is: Tl⁺ > Cu²⁺ > Zn²⁺ > Cd²⁺ but the selectivity order is changed with the composition of the mixed solvents. The values of enthalpy changes (ΔH°_C) for complexation reactions were obtained from the slope of the van’t Hoff plots and the changes in standard enthalpy (ΔS°_C) were calculated from the relationship: ΔG°_C,298.15=ΔH°_C − 298.15 ΔS°_C. The obtained results show that in most cases, the complexes are enthalpy stabilized, but entropy destabilized and the values of ΔH°_C and ΔS°_C depend strongly on the nature of the medium.     

Study of complex formation between 18-crown-6 and diaza-18-crown-6 with uranyl cation (UO2 2+) in some binary mixed aqueous and non-aqueous solvents

The complexation reaction between UO₂ ²⁺ cation with macrocyclic ligand, 18-crown-6 (18C6), was studied in acetonitrile–methanol (AN–MeOH), nitromethane–methanol (NM–MeOH) and propylencarbonate–ethanol (PC–EtOH) binary mixed systems at 25 °C. In addition, the complexation process between UO₂ ²⁺ cation with diaza-18-crown-6 (DA18C6) was studied in acetonitrile–methanol (AN–MeOH), acetonitrile–ethanol (AN–EtOH), acetonitrile–ethylacetate (AN–EtOAc), methanol–water (MeOH–H₂O), ethanol–water (EtOH–H₂O), acetonitrile–water (AN–H₂O), dimethylformamide–methanol (DMF–MeOH), dimethylformamide–ethanol (DMF–EtOH), and dimethylformamide–ethylacetate (DMF–EtOAc) binary solutions at 25 °C using the conductometric method. The conductance data show that the stoichiometry of the complexes formed between (18C6) and (DA18C6) with UO₂ ²⁺ cation in most cases is 1:1 [M:L], but in some solvent 1:2 [M:L₂] complex is formed in solutions. The values of stability constants (log K_f) of (18C6 · UO₂ ²⁺) and (DA18C6 · UO₂ ²⁺) complexes which were obtained from conductometric data, show that the nature and also the composition of the solvent systems are important factors that are effective on the stability and even the stoichiometry of the complexes formed in solutions. In all cases, a non-linear relationship is observed for the changes of stability constants (log K_f) of the (18C6 · UO₂ ²⁺) and (DA18C6 · UO₂ ²⁺) complexes versus the composition of the binary mixed solvents. The stability order of (18C6 · UO₂ ²⁺) complex in pure studied solvents was found to be: EtOH > AN ≈ NM > PC ≈ MeOH, but in the case of (DA18C6 · UO₂ ²⁺) complex it was : H₂O > MeOH > EtOH.     

A Thermodynamic Study Between 18-Crown-6 with Mg2+, Ca2+, Sr2+and Ba2+ Cations in Water–Methanol and Water–Ethanol Binary Mixtures Using The Conductometric Method

The complexation reactions between Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺ and Ba²⁺ cations with the macrocyclic ligand, 18-Crown-6 (l8C6) in water–methanol (MeOH) binary systems as well as the complexation reactions between Ca²⁺ and Sr²⁺ cations with 18C6 in water–ethanol (EtOH) binary mixtures have been studied at different temperatures using conductometric method. The conductance data show that the stoichiometry of all the complexes is 1:1. It was found that the stability of 18C6 complexes with Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺ and Ba²⁺ cations is sensitive to solvent composition and in all cases, a non-linear behaviour was observed for the variation of log K _f of the complexes versus the composition of the mixed solvents. In some cases, the stability order is changed with changing the composition of the mixed solvents. The selectivity order of 18C6 for the metal cations in pure methanol is: Ba²⁺ > Sr²⁺ > Ca²⁺ > Mg²⁺. The values of thermodynamic parameters (Δ H _c ° and Δ S _c °) for formation of 18C6–Mg²⁺, 18C6–Ca²⁺, 18C6–Sr²⁺ and 18C6–Ba²⁺complexes were obtained from temperature dependence of the stability constants. The obtained results show that the values of (Δ H _c ° and Δ S _c °) for formation of these complexes are quite sensitive to the nature and composition of the mixed solvent, but they do not vary monotonically with the solvent composition.This revised version was published online in July 2005 with a corrected issue number.     

Study of complex formation between La+3, Ce+3 and Y3+ cations with some 18-membered crown ethers in methanol–water and methanol–acetonitrile binary mixtures

The complexation reactions between some rare earth metal cations (Ln; Y³⁺, La³⁺ and Ce³⁺) with 18-crown-6 (18C6), dicyclohexyl-18-crown-6 (DC18C6), benzo-18-crown-6 (B18C6) and decyl-18-crown-6 (Dec18C6), have been studied in methanol–acetonitrile (MeOH–AN) and methanol–water (MeOH–H₂O) binary mixtures using a competitive spectrophotometric method. 2-(2-thiazolylazo)-4-methyl phenol (TAC or L) was used as colorimetric complexant. It was found that the selectivity order of TAC for Ln cations is highly changed with changing the composition of the mixed solvents. Moreover, as the concentration of acetonitrile increases in MeOH–AN binary mixture, the stability of Ln–TAC complexes increases and passes through a maximum at a certain mole fraction of acetonitrile. In addition, the stability of Ln–crown ether complexes increases with increasing the concentration of methanol in MeOH–H₂O and acetonitrile in MeOH–AN binary solutions. A non linear behaviour was observed for variation of stability constants of all complexes versus the composition of the mixed solvents. The results show that 18C6 generally forms more stable complexes with La³⁺ and Ce³⁺ cations than DC18C6 in methanol and MeOH–H₂O binary mixtures, while this sequence is reversed in the methanol-acetonitrile binary mixtures which are rich with respect to acetonitrile.     

Thermodynamic behavior of complexation of 18-crown-6 with Tl<Superscript>+</Superscript>, Pb<Superscript>2+</Superscript>, Hg<Superscript>2+</Superscript>, and Zn<Superscript>2+</Superscript> metal cations in methanol-water binary media

The equilibrium constants and thermodynamic parameters for complex formation of 18-Crown-6 (18C6) with Tl⁺, Pb²⁺, Hg²⁺, and Zn²⁺ metal cations have been determined by conductivity measurements in methanol (MeOH)-water (H₂O) binary solutions. 18-Crown-6 forms 1:1 complexes with Hg²⁺ and Zn²⁺ cations, but in the case of Tl⁺ and Pb²⁺ cations, in addition to 1:1 stoichiometry, 1:2 (ML₂) complexes are formed in some binary solvents. The thermodynamic parameters (ΔH _c⁰ and ΔS _c⁰), which were obtained from the temperature dependences of equilibrium constants, show that in most cases the complexes are enthalpy destabilized but entropy stabilized. Non-linear behavior is observed between the equilibrium constants (log K _f ) of complexes and the composition of the mixed solvent. The selectivity of the ligand for these metal cations is sensitive to the solvent composition, and, in some cases, the selectivity order is reversed in certain compositions of the mixed solvent. The results also show that the mechanism of complexation reactions and the stoichiometry of complexes of some metal cations change with the nature and even with the composition of the mixed solvent. The article was submitted by the authors in English.     

A Thermodynamic Study of Complex Formation Between 18-Crown-6 with T1 + , Hg 2+ and Ag + Metal Cations in Some Binary Mixed Non-aqueous Solvents Using the Conductometric Method

The complexation reactions betweenT1⁺, Hg²⁺ andAg⁺ metal cations with 18-Crown-6 (18C6)were studied in acetonitrile (AN)-methanol (MeOH) andbenzonitrile (BN)-methanol (MeOH) binary mixtures at differenttemperatures using the conductometric method. The conductance datashow that the stoichiometry of the complexes in most cases is1 : 1 (ML), but in the case of theTl⁺ cation, in addition to a1 : 1 complex, a 1 : 2 (ML₂)complex is formed in solutions. A non-linear behaviourwas observed for the variation of log K_fof the complexes vs the composition of the binary mixed solvents. The stability of 18C6 complexes with T1⁺, Hg²⁺ and Ag⁺ cations is sensitive to solvent composition and in some cases, the stability order is changed with changingthe composition of the mixed solvents. The values of the thermodynamic parameters (Δ H_c°, Δ S_c°) for formation of 18C6-T1⁺, 18C6-Hg⁺² and the 18C6-Ag⁺ complexes were obtained from the temperature dependence of the stability constants and the results show that the thermodynamics of the complexationreactions is affected by the nature and composition of the mixed solvents and in most cases, the complexes are enthalpy destabilized but entropy stabilized.     

Solvent influence upon complexation of N-phenylaza-15-crown-5 with UO2 2+ cation in binary mixed non-aqueous solvents

The complexation reaction of N-phenylaza-15-crown-5 (PhA15C5) with UO₂ ²⁺ cation was studied in acetonitrile–methanol (AN–MeOH), acetonitrile–butanol (AN–BuOH), acetonitrile–dimethylformamide (AN–DMF) and methanol–propylencarbonate (MeOH–PC) binary solutions, at different temperatures by conductometry method. The conductance data show that the stoichiometry of the complex formed between PhA15C5 with UO₂ ²⁺ cation in most cases is 1:1 [M:L], but in some solvent systems a 1:2 [M:L₂] complex is formed in solutions. The results revealed that, the stability constant of (PhA15C5·UO₂)²⁺ complex in the binary mixed solvents varies in the order: AN–BuOH>AN–MeOH>AN–DMF. In the case of the pure organic solvents, the sequence of the stability of the complex changes as: AN>PC>BuOH>DMF. A non-linear relationship was observed for changes of logK_f of (PhA15C5·UO₂)²⁺ complex versus the composition of the binary mixed solvents. The corresponding standard thermodynamic parameters (ΔH_c°, ΔS_c°) were obtained from temperature dependence of the stability constant. The results show that the values and also the sign of these parameters are influenced by the nature and composition of the mixed solvents.     

Cation transport at 25°c from binary Tl+Mn+ and K+Mn+ nitrate mixtures in a H2OCHCl3H2O liquid membrane system containing a series of macrocyclic polyether carriers

Carrier-mediated cation fluxes were determined using a H₂OCHC1₃H₂O liquid merebrane system for TlNO₃ and for binary mixtures of either TlNO₃ or KNO₃ with alkali metal ions, alkaline earth metal ions, and Pb²⁺ (in the case of TlNO₃). Both macrocyclic polyether and cryptand ligands were used as carriers. In Tl⁺Mⁿ⁺ mixtures, selective transport of Tl⁺ was found over all cations studied, except in the cases of Ag⁺ by 2.2 and of Pb²⁺ by 18C6, DC18C6, ClDKP18C6, and 2.2. Generally, K⁺ was transported selectively from K⁺Mⁿ⁺ mixtures, except in the cases of K⁺Tl⁺ mixtures in which Tl⁺ was transported selectively in all cases. A model relating cation flux to log K(CH₃OH) for Mⁿ⁺—macrocycle interaction and to ion-partitioning between the organic and aqueous phases was successful in rationalizing selective cation transport in most of the systems studied.     

Determination of the stability constant and thermodynamic parameters between Tl<Superscript>+</Superscript>, Ag<Superscript>+</Superscript> and Pb<Superscript>2+</Superscript> cations with 2,6-di(furyl-2yl)-4-(4-methoxy phenyl)pyridine as a new synthesis ligand

The complexation reaction between Tl⁺, Ag⁺ and Pb²⁺ cations with 2,6-di(furyl-2yl)-4-(4-methoxy phenyl)pyridine as a new synthesis ligand in acetonitrile (ACN)–H₂O and methanol (MeOH)–H₂O binary solutions has been studied at different temperatures using conductometric method. The conductometric data show that the stoichiometry of the complexes is 1: 1 [M: L] and the stability constant of complexes changes with the binary solutions identity. Also, the structure of the resulting 1: 1 complexes was optimized using the LanL2dz basis set at the B3LYP level of theory using GAUSSIAN03 software. The results show that the change of logK_f for (DFMP.Pb)²⁺ and (DFMP.Ag)⁺ complexes with the mole ratio of acetonitrile and for (DFMP.Ag)⁺ and (DFMP.Tl)⁺ complexes with the mole ratio of methanol have a linear behavior, while the change of logK_f of (DFMP.Tl)⁺complex in ACN–H₂O binary solutions (with a minimum in X_ACN = 0.5) and (DFMP.Ag)⁺ complex in MeOH–H₂O binary solutions (with a minimum in X_MeOH = 0.75) show a non-linear behavior. The selectivity order of DFMP ligand for these cations in mol % CAN = 25 and 75 obtain Tl⁺ > Pb²⁺ > Ag⁺ but in mol % CAN = 50, the selectivity order observe Pb²⁺ > Tl⁺ > Ag⁺. Also, this selectivity sequence of DFMP in MeOH–H₂O (mol % MeOH = 75 and 100) and (mol % MeOH = 50) is obtained Pb²⁺ > Ag⁺ and Tl⁺ > Ag⁺ > Pb²⁺ respectively. The values of thermodynamic parameters show that these values are influenced by the nature and the composition of binary solution. In all cases, the resulting complexes are enthalpy stabilized and entropy destabilized. The TΔS_C^° versus ΔH_C^° plot of all obtained thermodynamic data shows a fairly good linear correlation which indicates the existence of enthalpy-entropy compensation in the complexation reactions.     

A thermodynamic study of complexation process between <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>,<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>′-dipyridoxylidene(1,4-butanediamine) and Cd<Superscript>2+</Superscript> in some binary mixed solvents using conductometry

Complexation of the Cd²⁺ ion with N,N′-dipyridoxylidene(1,4-butanediamine) Schiff base was studied in pure solvents including acetonitrile (AN), ethanol (EtOH), methanol (MeOH), tetrahydrofuran (THF), dimethylformamide (DMF), water (H₂O), and various binary solvent mixtures of acetonitrile–ethanol (AN–EtOH), acetonitrile–methanol (AN–MeOH), acetonitrile–tetrahydrofuran (AN–THF), acetonitrile–dimethylformamide (AN–DMF), and acetonitrile–water (AN–H₂O) systems at different temperatures using the conductometric method. The conductance data show that the stoichiometry of complex is 1: 1 [ML] in all solvent systems. A non-linear behavior was observed for changes of log K_f of [Cd(N,N′-dipyridoxylidene(1,4-butanediamine)] complex versus the composition of the binary mixed solvents, which was explained in terms of solvent–solvent interactions. The results show that the thermodynamics of complexation reaction is affected by the nature and composition of the mixed solvents.     

Study of Complex Formation between 5,7‐Diiodo‐8‐hydroxyquinoline and Zn2+, Cd2+, Pb2+ and Tl+ Cations in Binary Non‐Aqueous Solvents Using Square Wave Polarography Technique (SWP)

The complexation reaction between Zn²⁺, Pb²⁺, Cd²⁺ and Tl⁺ cations by 5,7‐diiodo‐8‐hydroxyquinoline (IQN) was studied in the Dimethylformamide /Acetonitril (DMF‐AN) binary system using square wave polarography technique. The stoichiometry and stability of the complexes were determined by monitoring the shifts in half‐wave or peak potential of the polarographic waves of metal ions against the ligand concentration. The stoichiometry of the complexes was found to be 1:1. The results obtained show that there is an inverse relationship between the formation constant of the complexes and the donor number of solvent base on the Guttmann donocity scale. In all cases the formation constants increased with increasing amounts of AN in these binary systems. The selectivity order for IQN complexes with the cations is Zn²⁺ > Pb²⁺ > Cd²⁺ > Tl⁺.     

Study on the synthesis of novel fluorescent macrocyclic sensors and their sensitive properties for Cu2+ and Fe3+ in aqueous solution

In this work, we synthesised and characterised three novel fluorescence macrocyclic sensors containing optically active dansyl groups. The studies for the interaction of the synthesised compounds with various mental ions (Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Ag⁺, Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Ba²⁺, Pb²⁺, Zn²⁺, Co²⁺, Cd²⁺, Hg²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Mn²⁺, Cr³⁺, Al³⁺, Fe³⁺) were performed by fluorescence titration, Job’s plot, ESI-MS and DFT calculations. The results showed that the sensors 1a–1c displayed selective recognition for Cu²⁺ and Fe³⁺ ions and formed stoichiometry 1:1 complex through PET mechanism in DMSO/H₂O solution (1:1, v/v, pH 7.4 of HEPES). The binding constant (K) and detection limit were calculated.     

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.     

Solvent influence on complex formation between Cd<Superscript>2+</Superscript> and 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone in binary mixed nonaqueous solvents at 15–45°C

The complexation reaction of Cd²⁺ cation with 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (HNQ) was studied in acetonitrile (AN), 2-PrOH, ethyl acetate (EtOAc), EtOH, dimethylformamide (DMF) and in binary solutions AN–2-PrOH, AN–DMF, AN–EtOH, and AN–EtOAc using conductometric method at 15–45°C. The conductance data show that the stoichiometry of the Cd²⁺ complex with HNQ in all solvent systems is 1 : 1. In the pure solvents the stability of the complex changes in the order AN > 2-PrOH > EtOH > DMF. The stability of the complex at 25°C in the studied mixtures changes in the following order : AN?EtOAc > AN?2-PrOH > AN?EtOH > AN?DMF. These orders are affected by the nature and composition of the solvent systems and by the temperature. From the temperature dependence data, the thermodynamic functions values (ΔH° and ΔS°) for the complex formation were calculated.