Studies on Immunoglobulin G in Human Sera from Guillain Barre Syndrome Patients (Ⅰ)——The Separation of Immunoglobulin G by Capillary Zone Electrophoresis

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Carbon Dioxide/Methane Separation by Adsorption on Sepiolite

In this work,the use of sepiolite for the removal of carbon dioxide from a carbon diox- ide/methane mixture by a pressure swing adsorption(PSA)process has been researched.Adsorption equilibrium and kinetics have been measured in a fixed-bed,and the adsorption equilibrium parameters of carbon dioxide and methane on sepiolite have been obtained.A model based on the LDF approxima- tion has been employed to simulate the fixed-bed kinetics,using the Langmuir equation to describe the adsorption equilibrium isotherm.The functioning of a PSA cycle for separating carbon dioxide/methane mixtures using sepiolite as adsorbent has also been studied.The experimental results were compared with the ones predicted by the model adapted to a PSA system.Methane with purity higher than 97% can be obtained from feeds containing carbon dioxide with concentrations ranging from 34% to 56% with the proposed PSA cycle.These results suggest that sepiolite is an adsorbent with good properties for its employment in a PSA cycle for carbon dioxide removal from landfill gases.     

Studies on Human Immunoglobulin G from GBS Patient (Ⅲ)-The Determination of Molecular Weight of Human Immunoglobulin G by Capillary SDS Gel Electrophoresis

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Adsorption Study of Methane on Activated Meso-carbon Microbeads by Density Functional Theory

A combined method of density functional theory (DFT) and statistics integral equation (SIE) for the determination of the pore size distribution (PSD) is developed based on the experimental adsorption data of nitrogen on activated mesocarbon microbead (AMCMB) at 77K. The pores of AMCMB are described as slit-shaped with PSD.Based on the PSD, methane adsorption and phase behavior are studied by the DFT method. Both nitrogen and methane molecules are modeled as Lennard-Jones spherical molecules, and the well-known Steele‘s 10-4-3 potential is used to represent the interaction between the fluid molecule and the solid wall. In order to test the combined method and the PSD model, the Intelligent Gravimetric Analyzer (IGA-003) was used to measure the adsorption of methane on the AMCMB. The DFT results are in good agreement with the experimental data. Based on these facts,we predict the adsorption amount of methane, which can reach 32.3ω at 299K and 4 MPa. The results indicate that the AMCMBs are a good candidate for adsorptive storage of methane and natural gas. In addition, the capillary condensation and hysteresis phenomenon of methane are also observed at 74.05K.     

Studies on Immunoglobulin G in Human Sera from Guillain Barre Syndrome Patient (Ⅱ)——The Determination of the Isoelectric Point of Immunoglobulin G by Capillary Isoelectric Focusing

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Adsorption of n-Butanol from Aqueous Solutions on a Bi–Ga Electrode

Curves of the differential capacitance at the Bi–Ga/H₂O interface in 0.05 M Na₂SO₄ solutions with different concentrations of n-C₄H₉OH are obtained by a bridge method at 420 Hz and 32°C. Adsorption parameters of n-C₄H₉OH, determined by a regression analysis of these curves, are compared with relevant data for mercury and partially fused polycrystalline bismuth (pBi). That the adsorption behavior of organic molecules at Hg differs from that at pBi and Bi–Ga is due not to their different hydrophilicity but to a different physical interaction water–electrode. The reason for this phenomenon can be an unequal spread of electron density beyond the ionic cores of Hg and Bi. These notions are corroborated by the fact that the Bi–Ga data fit overall correlation dependence between the electronic capacitance of different electrodes in the absence of a chemisorption interaction metal–water and the adsorbability of the n-C₄H₉OH molecules on them.     

Theoretical Study of Ethanethiol Adsorption on HZSM-5 Zeolite

The density functional theory and the cluster model methods have been employed to investigate the interactions between ethanethiol and HZSM-5 zeolites. Molecular complexes formed by the adsorption of ethanethiol on silanol H3SiOH with two coordination forms, model Bronsted acid sites of zeolite cluster H3Si(OH)Al(OH)2SiH3 interaction with ethanethiol, aluminum species adsorbed ethanethiol have been comparatively studied. Full optimization and frequency analysis of all cluster models have been carried out using B3LYP hybrid method at 3-21G basis level for hydrogen atoms and 6-31G(d) basis set level for silicon, aluminum, oxygen, carbon, and sulfur atoms. The structures and energy changes of different coordination forms of H3Si(OH)Al(OH)2SiH3-ethanethiol, silanol-ethanethiol and Al(OH)3-ethanethiol have been studied. The calculated results showed the nature of interactions was van der Waals force as exhibited by not much change in geometric structures and properties. The preference order of ethanethiol adsorbed on HZSM-5 zeolite may be residual aluminum species, bridging hydroxyl groups and silanol OH groups from the adsorption heat. The adsorbed models of protonized ethanethiol on bridging hydroxyl OH groups and linear hydrogen bonded ethanethiol on bridging OH groups suggested in literature might not exist as revealed by this theoretical calculation. Possible adsorption models were obtained for the first time.     

The Influence of UiO-66 Metal–Organic Framework Structural Defects on Adsorption and Separation of Hexane Isomers

In this work, adsorption properties of the UiO-66 metal–organic framework were investigated, with particular emphasis on the influence of structural defects. A series of UiO-66 samples were synthesized and characterized using a wide range of experimental techniques. Type I adsorption isotherms for low-temperature adsorption of N₂ and Ar showed that micropore volume and specific surface area significantly increase with the number of defects. Adsorption of hexane isomers in UiO-66 was studied by means of quasi-equilibrated temperature-programmed desorption and adsorption (QE-TPDA) experimental and Monte Carlo simulation techniques. QE-TPDA profiles revealed that only defect-free UiO-66 exhibits distinct two adsorption states. This technique also yielded high-quality adsorption isobars that were successfully recreated using Grand-Canonical Monte Carlo molecular simulations, which, however, required refinement of the existing force fields. The calculations demonstrated the detailed mechanism of adsorption and separation of hexane isomers in the UiO-66 structure. The preferred tetrahedral cages provide suitable voids for bulky molecules, which is the reason for unusual “reverse” selectivity of UiO-66 towards di-branched alkanes. Interconnection of the tetrahedral cavities due to missing organic linkers greatly reduces the selectivity of the defected material.     

Adsorption of ponceau 4R from aqueous solutions by polyamidoamine–cyclodextrin crosslinked copolymer

Batch adsorption experiments were carried out for the removal of ponceau 4R (P4R, C.I. 16255) from aqueous solutions using a novel polyamidoamine–cyclodextrin crosslinked copolymer (PAMAM-CD). The influence of several operating variables, such as contact time, initial concentration, pH, ionic strength, was investigated. Results showed that PAMAM-CD exhibited very high adsorption capacity toward P4R. The adsorption capacity of P4R was even up to 254.3?mg/g when the initial concentration of P4R solution was 340?mg/L at 288?K. The maximum adsorption capacity occured at below pH 5. The adsorption rate was fast and over 52% of the equilibrium adsorption value occurred in the first 15?min at 308?K. Adorption kinetics followed the Ho and McKay equation. Intraparticle diffusion was involved in the adsorption process but it is not the only rate-controlling step. Equilibrium isotherm data were precisely fitted by the Langmuir model. The negative values of Gibbs free energy change indicated the spontaneous nature of adsorption. The PAMAM-CD was easily recovered by 2?M HCl as washing solvent and it could be used as a promising alternative adsorbent.     

Further Study on Separation of DNA Fragments by Capillary Electrophoresis by Quasi-interpenetrating Network of Polyacryamide and Polyvinylpyrrolidone with UV Detection

Quasi-interpenetrating network of polyacrylamide （PAA） and polyvinylpyrrolidone （PVP） had been successfully used for single-base resolution of double-stranded DNA （0.76 for 123 bp/124 bp） and single-stranded DNA fragments （0.97 for 123 b/124 b） with UV detection. This quasi-IPN （interpenetrating network） sieving matrix showed low viscosity （23.5 mPa·s at 25 ℃） and decreased with increasing temperature. This polymer also exhibited dynamically coating capacity and could be used in the uncoated capillary. The effects of temperature and electric field strength on the DNA separation of quasi-IPN matrix were also investigated and found that the temperature and electric field strength could markedly affected the mobility behavior of DNA fragments. This polymer matrix has also applied to separate the bigger DNA fragments by capillary electrophoresis with UV detection. Under the denaturing conditions, this matrix separated the samples with last fragment of 1353 base in 40 rain, in which the doublet of 309/310 base was partial separated and the resolution was 0.88.     

Determination of Immunoglobulin G by a Hemin–Manganese(IV) Oxide-Labeled Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay

An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is reported for human immunoglobulin G based on synthesized hemin–MnO₂ nanocomposite as the label. Enhanced sensitivity was obtained due to the increased catalytic activity of the hemin–MnO₂ nanocomposite toward 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine compared to hemin and MnO₂ alone. The synthesized hemin–MnO₂ nanocomposite was characterized by transmission electron microscopy and its catalytic activity to 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine was investigated by ultraviolet–visible absorption spectroscopy. After assembly of the sandwich-type immunoassay in the 96 wells of the plate the hemin–MnO₂-based label catalyzed 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine into blue compounds that were monitored by a plate reader. The absorbance increased with the concentration of human immunoglobulin G. The immunoassay displayed high sensitivity, a long linear dynamic range, and good selectivity for human immunoglobulin G. The immunoassay was also used for the determination of human immunoglobulin G in serum with favorable results. The developed assay combines the high throughput and low cost of ELISA with the simplicity of nanocomposite labeling and is suitable for application in clinical diagnosis.     

Theoretical Study on Adsorption and Diffusion of N Atoms on Cu Low-index Surface

The adsorption and diffusion of N atoms on the three low-index Cu planes were studied using 5-parameter Morse potential (5-MP) method, and the best theory-experiment agreement was obtained. N atoms of Cu(100) surface sit on the fourfold hollow site with the vertical height of 0.018 nm closely coplanar with the topmost copper layer, and the four Cu-N bond lengths are 0.182 nm and the fifth Cu-N distance is 0.199 nm. For Cu(111) system, the existence of aberrant Cu(100) reconstructed structure is approved at higher coverage, and at low coverage the structure is almost an ideal Cu(111) surface structure. With respect to Cu(110) system, the N atoms are adsorbed at LB and H3 sites, not at SB site. The diffusion passage and diffusion barrier of adsorbed N atoms were also studied.     

Adsorption of n-Butanol on Polycrystalline Silver–Gold Alloys

The adsorption kinetics for n-butanol (c _L = 0.033–1.2 M) on polycrystalline electrodes of silver, gold, and their homogeneous alloys (X _Au = 0.15–0.80) formally obeys the Roginskii–Zel'dovich equation. The steady-state coverage of their surface by the alcohol, _L ^st, is described by the Temkin isotherm. The ratio between the slopes of the _L vs. logt and _L ^st, vs. logc _L dependences perceptibly alters with X _Au. The experimental data are discussed in terms of a quasi-equilibrium competing co-adsorption of water and alcohol at an energetically-nonuniform surface accompanied by a relatively slow redistribution of adsorbate molecules between adsorption centers of different nature. It is shown that quantitative characteristics of the n-butanol adsorption on Ag–Au alloys cannot be calculated in the approximation of additivity of properties on the basis of relevant parameters of adsorption on Ag and Au.     

Separation of metallic impurities from uranium by anion exchange on Dowex 1×8 resin

The separation of metallic impurities from uranium by anion exchange with a Dowex 1×8 resin has been investigated. The following elements can be quantitatively separated from 400 mg uranium using a 1 cm diameter 15 or 30 cm long column. The elements Ag, Al, Ba, Ca, Cr, Cs, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Rb, REE, Sc, Th, Ti and Y can be separated by eluting the elements with conc. HCl. Uranium is retained by the resin. Al, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Na, REE and V can be separated by eluting with 0.01 N H₂SO₄. Uranium is retained by the resin. Cd and Zn can be separated by first eluting uranium with 0.5 N HCl and then eluting Cd and Zn with 1 N NH₃. Hf, Zr and V can be separated by eluting with 5 N HCl but some uranium contamination is unavoidable.     

Adsorption–Spectrophotometric Determination of Rhenium from Reflectance Spectra of Its Complexes on a PAN–AV-17 Adsorbent

A simple and sensitive procedure for determining rhenium in 500-mL water samples with a detection limit of 0.2 g/L was developed. The analysis took 15–20 min. The procedure was based on the dynamic preconcentration of perrhenate ions from neutral or weakly acidic solutions on disks made of a poly(acrylonitrile) (PAN) fiber and filled with an AV-17 ion exchanger (PAN–AV-17 adsorbent). After preconcentration, rhenium was determined at 420 nm from diffuse reflectance spectra of a colored thiocyanate complex that was obtained on treating the disks with a hydrochloric acid solution of potassium thiocyanate and tin(II). The procedure was tested in analyses of lake water and can be used in field conditions.     

Separation of Flavonoids from the Leaves of Oroxylum indicum by HSCCC

A high-speed counter-current chromatography system (HPCCC) capable of rapid processing has been employed to separate seven flavonoids from a methanolic extract of the leaves of Oroxylum indicum by a one-step isocratic elution using a chloroform–methanol–water (9.5:10:5) two-phase system. LC, MS and NMR have identified the components from the extract as chrysin, baicalein, baicalein-7-O-glucoside, baicalein-7-O-diglucoside, chrysin-7-O-glucuronide, baicalein-7-O-glucuronide, and a chrysin-diglucoside. Baicalein-7-O-glucuronide and chrysin-7-O-glucuronide have been separated from this plant by HSCCC for the first time. The present study also reports a new chrysin-diglucoside from the leaf extract. The results demonstrate that HSCCC is a powerful separation tool and can contribute to identifying and quantifying plant ingredients.     

Study on the effects of flame retardants on the thermal decomposition of wood by TG–MS

The effect of three flame retardants, K₂CO₃, Na₂SiO₃·9H₂O, and Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O on the process and composition of volatile products of the thermal degradation of wood has been investigated by the thermogravimetric (TG), differential thermogravimetry (DTG), differential thermal analysis (DTA), and the synchronous thermogravimetry–mass spectrometry (TG–MS) analysis methods. The results showed that the ion current intensity and ion peak area of m/z = 18 and 44 MS signals were increased by the flame retardants but the ion peak area of m/z = 28 MS signal was decreased (except K₂CO₃) at the meantime. What’s more, the ion current intensity and ion peak area of m/z = 60 and 68 MS signals were also decreased (except K₂CO₃), which mean that Na₂B₄O₇ can significantly enhances the dehydration and inhibits the depolymerization of wood. Although K₂CO₃ accelerates the dehydration reaction, it cannot inhibit the depolymerization reaction effectively, so the flame retardant efficiency of K₂CO₃ is decreased with the higher concentration. The catalysis of dehydration reaction of Na₂SiO₃ is the worst one.     

Study on thermal degradation of cattlehide collagen fibers by simultaneous TG–MS–FTIR

Leather was useful materials since dawn of human history for excellent properties, but thermal degradation mechanism was not very clear yet. In this paper, much progress has been made in elucidating the thermal stability and thermal degradation mechanism by thermoanalytical study in argon. Thermogravimetric analysis simultaneously coupled with mass spectrometry and Fourier transform infrared spectrometry was employed to study the thermal degradation of cattlehide collagen fibers through in-depth analysis of the evolved gas. Thermogravimetry analyses carried out on sample, deprived from any residual catalyst and highlighted a two-step thermal degradation. New evidence demonstrates that the process during temperature range from 373 to 513 K was phase transformation. Photographs of polarizing microscope confirmed the conclusion. The decomposition of cattlehide collagen fibers starts at about 523 K. The cattlehide collagen fibers may undergo the process of melting, oxidation and decomposition. In decomposition, more than three steps take place. The mass spectra and Fourier transform infrared spectrometry stated clearly that double bond of carbon to oxygen, carbon to sulfur and carbon to nitrogen were destroyed firstly because the carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and ammonia evolved simultaneously. The second peak of carbon monoxide in mass spectra indicated that some organic fragments were decomposed above 1073 K which confirmed that thermal degradation of leather is more than three steps.