Exploring antibiotic resistance based on enzyme hydrolysis by microcalorimetry

In an effort to understand the reactions of antibiotics hydrolysis with metallo-β-lactamases (MβLs), the thermokinetic parameters of cefazolin hydrolysis with B1 subclass MβL CcrA from Bacteroides fragilis were determined by microcalorimetric method. The values of activation free energy $ \Updelta G_{ \ne }^{\theta } $ are 88.032 ± 0.038, 89.075 ± 0.025, 90.095 ± 0.034, and 91.261 ± 0.044 kJ mol^?1 at 293.15, 298.15, 303.15, and 308.15 K, respectively, the activation enthalpy $ \Updelta H_{ \ne }^{\theta } $ is 25.278 ± 0.005 kJ mol^?1, the activation entropy $ \Updelta S_{ \ne }^{\theta } $ is ?213.99 ± 0.14 J mol^?1 K^?1, the apparent activation energy E is 27.776 kJ mol^?1, and the reaction order is 1.4. The results indicated that the cefazolin hydrolysis with CcrA is an exothermic and spontaneous reaction. An association between the thermokinetic and kinetic parameters was revealed, which is that the catalytic constant K _cat increase with increase in $ \Updelta H_{ \ne }^{\theta } $ .     

Exploring antibiotic resistant mechanism by microcalorimetry II

In an effort to understand the reaction of antibiotic hydrolysis with B2 metallo-??-lactamases (M??Ls), the thermodynamic parameters of imipenem hydrolysis catalyzed by metallo-??-lactamase ImiS from Aeromonas veronii bv. sobria were determined by microcalorimetric method. The values of activation free energy $ \Updelta G_{ \ne }^{\theta } $ are 86.400?±?0.043, 87.543?±?0.034, 88.772?±?0.024, and 89.845?±?0.035?kJ?mol^?1 at 293.15, 298.15, 303.15, and 308.15?K, respectively, activation enthalpy $ \Updelta H_{ \ne }^{\theta } $ is 18.586?±?0.009?kJ?mol^?1, activation entropy $ \Updelta S_{ \ne }^{\theta } $ is ?231.34?±?0.12?J?mol^?1?K^?1, apparent activation energy E is 21.084?kJ?mol^?1, and the reaction order is 1.5. The thermodynamic parameters reveal that the imipenem hydrolysis catalyzed by metallo-??-lactammase ImiS is an exothermic and spontaneous reaction.     

Theoretical study of N–H· · ·O hydrogen bonding properties and cooperativity effects in linear acetamide clusters

We investigated geometry, energy, ${\nu_{{\text{N--H}}}}$ harmonic frequencies, ¹⁴N nuclear quadrupole coupling tensors, and ${n_{\rm O}\to \sigma _{{\text{N--H}}}^\ast}$ charge transfer properties of (acetamide) _n clusters, with n = 1 ? 7, by means of second-order Møller-Plesset perturbation theory (MP2) and DFT method. Dependency of dimer stabilization energies and equilibrium geometries on various levels of theory was examined. B3LYP/6-311++G** calculations revealed that for acetamide clusters, the average hydrogen-bonding energy per monomer increases from ?26.85 kJ mol^?1 in dimer to ?35.12 kJ mol^?1 in heptamer; i.e., 31% cooperativity enhancement. The n-dependent trend of ${\nu_{{\text{N--H}}}\,{and}\,^{14}}$ N nuclear quadrupole coupling values were reasonably correlated with cooperative effects in ${r_{{\text{N--H}}}}$ bond distance. It was also found that intermolecular ${n_{\rm O}\to \sigma_{{\text{N--H}}}^\ast}$ charge transfer plays a key role in cooperative changes of geometry, binding energy, ${\nu_{{\text{N--H}}}}$ harmonic frequencies, and ¹⁴N electric field gradient tensors of acetamide clusters. There is a good linear correlation between ¹⁴N quadrupole coupling constants, C _Q (¹⁴N), and the strength of Fock matrix elements (F _ij ). Regarding the ${n_{\rm O}\to \sigma_{{\text{N--H}}}^\ast}$ interaction, the capability of the acetamide clusters for electron localization, at the N–H· · ·O bond critical point, depends on the cluster size and thereby leads to cooperative changes in the N–H· · ·O length and strength, N–H stretching frequencies, and ¹⁴N quadrupole coupling tensors.     

Thermal analysis, phase transitions and molecular reorientations in [Sr(OS(CH3)2)6](ClO4)2

Thermal analysis (TG/DTG/QMS), performed for [Sr(OS(CH₃)₂)₆](ClO₄)₂ in a flow of argon and in temperature range of 295–585 K, indicated that the compound is completely stable up to ca. 363 K, and next starts to decompose slowly, and in the temperature at ca. 492 K looses four (CH₃)₂SO molecules per one formula unit. During further heating [Sr(DMSO)₂](ClO₄)₂ melts and simultaneously decomposes with explosion. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) measurements performed in the temperature range of 93–370 K for [Sr(DMSO)₆](ClO₄)₂ revealed existence of the following phase transitions: glass ? crystal phase Cr5 at T _g  ≈ 164 K (235 K), phase Cr5 → phase Cr4 at $ T_{\text{c6}}^{\text{h}} $  ≈ 241 K, phase Cr4 → phase Cr3 at $ T_{\text{c5}}^{\text{h}} $  ≈ 255 K, phase Cr3 → phase Cr2 at $ T_{\text{c4}}^{\text{h}} $  ≈ 277 K, phase Cr2 ? phase Cr1 at $ T_{\text{c3}}^{\text{h}} $  ≈ 322 K and $ T_{\text{c3}}^{\text{c}} $  ≈ 314 K, phase Cr1 ? phase Rot2 at $ T_{\text{c2}}^{\text{h}} $  ≈ 327 K and $ T_{\text{c2}}^{\text{c}} $  ≈ 321 K and phase Rot2 ? phase Rot1 at $ T_{\text{c1}}^{\text{h}} $  ≈ 358 K and $ T_{\text{c1}}^{\text{c}} $  ≈ 347 K. Entropy changes values of the phase transitions at $ T_{\text{c1}}^{\text{h}} $ and $ T_{\text{c2}}^{\text{h}} $ (?S ≈ 79 and 24 J mol^?1 K^?1, respectively) indicated that phases Rot1 and Rot2 are substantially orientationally disordered. The solid phases (Cr1–Cr5) are more or less ordered phases (?S ≈ 7, 10, 4 and 3 J mol^?1 K^?1, respectively). Phase transitions in [Sr(DMSO)₆](ClO₄)₂ were also examined by Fourier transform middle infrared spectroscopy (FT-MIR). The characteristic changes in the FT-MIR absorption spectra of the low- and high-temperature phases observed at the phase transition temperatures discovered by DSC allowed us to relate these phase transitions to the changes of the reorientational motions of DMSO ligands and/or to the crystal structure changes.     

Kinetics investigation on the combustion of waste capsicum stalks in Western China using thermogravimetric analysis

The combustion kinetics of waste capsicum stalk (WCS) in Western China is investigated through thermogravimetric analysis compared with sawdust and coal, and co-combustion of WCS with coal is also investigated. Results show that the ignition characteristics of WCS is better than that of sawdust and coal, and the activation energy E of WCS-volatile combustion and WCS-char combustion are 78.55?kJ?mol^?1 and 44.59?kJ?mol^?1. However, integrating the characteristics of ignition and burnout, the combustion characteristic factor (S _N) of WCS is lower than that of sawdust. With the increasing in the heating rate, the ignition of WCS is delayed. Oxygen concentration $ C_{{{\text{O}}_{2} }} $ affects E and k ₀ of volatile combustion largely under rich-oxygen condition, when $ C_{{{\text{O}}_{2} }} $ increases from 0.2 to 0.8, E has increased threefold and k ₀ also intensively increases from 10⁶ to 10¹³?C10²². Oppositely, effect of $ C_{{{\text{O}}_{2} }} $ on the E and k ₀ of char combustion is little, and there is an exponential relationship $ S_{\text{N}} = 7. 1 2 8 \times 10^{ - 9} \times { \exp }(C_{{{\text{O}}_{2} }} /0. 3 6 8) - 6. 1 2 6 \times 10^{ - 9} $ between S _N and $ C_{{{\text{O}}_{2} }} $ . For the tests of co-combustion, all the experimental and weighted-average curves coincide well, and there is no remarkable synergistic effect. With the increase of mixing ratio that WCS added, E and k ₀ of volatile combustion increase, but correspondingly E and k ₀ of char combustion decrease.     

Thermodynamic Analysis of Homologous α-Amino Acids in Aqueous Potassium Fluoride Solutions at Different Temperatures

Partial molal volumes ( $V_{\phi} ^{0}$ ) and partial molal compressibilities ( $K_{\phi} ^{0}$ ) for glycine, L-alanine, L-valine and L-leucine in aqueous potassium fluoride solutions (0.1 to 0.5?mol?kg^?1) have been measured at T=(303.15,308.15,313.15 and 318.15) K from precise density and ultrasonic speed measurements. Using these data, Hepler coefficients ( $\partial^{2}V_{\phi} ^{0}/\partial T^{2}$ ), transfer volumes ( $\Delta V_{\phi} ^{0}$ ), transfer compressibilities ( $\Delta K_{\phi} ^{0}$ ) and hydration number (n _H) have been calculated. Pair and triplet interaction coefficients have been obtained from the transfer parameters. The values of $V_{\phi} ^{0}$ and $K_{\phi} ^{0}$ vary linearly with increasing number of carbon atoms in the alkyl chain of the amino acids. The contributions of charged end groups ( $\mathrm{NH}_{3}^{+}$ , COO^?), CH₂ group and other alkyl chains of the amino acids have also been estimated. The results are discussed in terms of the solute?Ccosolute interactions and the dehydration effect of potassium fluoride on the amino acids.     

Effect of oxidative treatment on the colloid-chemical properties of lignosulfonates

The effect of oxidative treatment on colloid-chemical properties of lignosulfonates was studied. Oxidation of lignosulfonates (403–423 K, $P_{O_2 } $ = 0.2–0.8 MPa, 0.5–1 h) is accompanied by a decrease in the content of hydroxy groups and by an increase in the content of carbonyl groups in oxidation products. Under severe oxidation conditions (423–433 K, $P_{O_2 } $ = 0.8 MPa, 3 h), lignosulfonates undergo chemical degradation with the formation of lower carboxy derivatives. The oxidized lignosulfonates exhibit lower performance, compared to the initial samples, in wetting and dispersion of sphalerite and elemental sulfur.     

Thermochemical Properties of n-Undecylammonium Bromide Monohydrate C11H28BrNO(s)

The crystal structure of n-undecylammonium bromide monohydrate was determined by X-ray crystallography. The crystal system of the compound is monoclinic, and the space group is P2₁/c. Molar enthalpies of dissolution of the compound at different concentrations m/(mol·kg^?1) were measured with an isoperibol solution–reaction calorimeter at T = 298.15 K. According to the Pitzer’s electrolyte solution model, the molar enthalpy of dissolution of the compound at infinite dilution ( $ \Updelta_{\text{sol}} H_{\text{m}}^{\infty } $ ) and Pitzer parameters ( $ \beta_{\text{MX}}^{(0)L} $ and $ \beta_{\text{MX}}^{(1)L} $ ) were obtained. Values of the apparent relative molar enthalpies ( $ {}^{\Upphi }L $ ) of the title compound and relative partial molar enthalpies ( $ \bar{L}_{2} $ and $ \bar{L}_{1} $ ) of the solute and the solvent at different concentrations were derived from experimental values of the enthalpies of dissolution.     

Oxygen dissolution in polycrystalline palladium at O2 pressures of 0.1 to 100 Pa

Oxygen dissolution in polycrystalline palladium Pd(poly) at O₂ pressures ( $P_{O_2 } $ ) of 0.1 to 100 Pa and a temperature of 600 K has been investigated by temperature-programmed desorption. The dissolution process under these conditions includes O₂ chemisorption on the oxide film surface, the insertion of Oads atoms under the oxide layer, and their diffusion into the subsurface layers of palladium. During chemisorption, a structure ensuring that the O_ads coverage of the surface increases with increasing $P_{O_2 } $ forms on the surface of the oxide film. This is favorable for O_ads penetration through the oxide film and increases the amount of absorbed oxygen. The O_ads coverage of the surface calculated via the Langmuir equation at an O₂ desorption activation energy of E _des = 125 kJ/mol correlates with the number of absorbed oxygen monolayers (n). At n ≥ 1, oxygen absorption by Pd(poly) is due to the diffusion of O atoms in the palladium lattice. After the accumulation of 14–18 oxygen monolayers in the subsurface layers of palladium, oxygen absorption practically stops depending on $P_{O_2 } $ . Thus, the acceleration of oxygen dissolution in palladium is due to the formation of the surface oxide film and the increase in the O_ads coverage of this film, which facilitates the insertion of O_ads atoms into the subsurface layers of palladium.     

Synergistic extraction of europium and americium into nitrobenzene by using hydrogen dicarbollylcobaltate and bis(diphenylphosphino)methane dioxide

Extraction of microamounts of europium and americium by a nitrobenzene solution of hydrogen dicarbollylcobaltate (H⁺B^?) in the presence of bis(diphenylphosphino)methane dioxide (DPPMDO, L) has been investigated. The equilibrium data have been explained assuming that the species $ {\text{HL}}^{ + } $ , $ {\text{HL}}_{2}^{ + } $ , $ {\text{ML}}_{2}^{3 + } $ , $ {\text{ML}}_{3}^{3 + } $ and $ {\text{ML}}_{4}^{3 + } $ (M³⁺ = Eu³⁺, Am³⁺) are extracted into the organic phase. The values of extraction and stability constants of the species in nitrobenzene saturated with water have been determined. It was found that the stability constants of the corresponding complexes $ {\text{EuL}}_{n}^{3 + } $ and $ {\text{AmL}}_{n}^{3 + } $ , where n = 2, 3 and L is DPPMDO, in water–saturated nitrobenzene are comparable, whereas in this medium the stability of the cationic species $ {\text{AmL}}_{4}^{3 + } $ (L = DPPMDO) is somewhat higher than that of $ {\text{EuL}}_{4}^{3 + } $ with the same ligand L.     

Transport properties of ZrV2O7-V2O5 composites with liquid-channel grain boundary structure

Transport properties (conductivity, transport numbers of oxygen ions, oxygen permeability) are studied for new composites of ZrV₂O₇-25, 30, 35, 40 mol % of V₂O₅ with a liquid-channel grain boundary structure (LGBS) at 680–740°C. It is shown that the composite of ZrV₂O₇-40 mol % of V₂O₅ with LGBS has high selective oxygen permeability of 1.1 × 10^?8 mol cm^?2 s^?1 (T = 740°C, $P'_{O_2 } $ = 0.21 atm, $P''_{O_2 } $ = 0.003 atm, L = 2 mm) and can be used as an ion-transport membrane for separation of oxygen from air.     

Dissociation Enthalpies and Thermodynamic Constants of Sildenafil Citrate by the Regression of Multiwavelength pH-spectrophotometric Titration Data

pH-spectrophotometric titration data were used to determine the mixed dissociation constants of sildenafil citrate at different ionic strengths I at temperatures of 288.15, 298.15 and 310.15?K, with the use of two different multiwavelength and multivariate treatments of spectral data, SPECFIT32 and SQUAD(84) nonlinear regression analyses, and INDICES factor analysis. The reliability of the dissociation constants of this drug was proven with goodness-of-fit tests of the pH-spectra. The thermodynamic dissociation constants $ {\text{p}}K_{{{\text{a}},i}}^{\text{T}} $ were estimated by a nonlinear regression of (pK _a , I) data using the Debye-Hückel equation: $ {\text{p}}K_{{{\text{a}}, 1}}^{\text{T}} $ ?=?2.79 (1), 3.03 (3) and 3.53 (1); $ {\text{p}}K_{{{\text{a}}, 2}}^{\text{T}} $ ?=?4.97 (2), 5.23 (2) and 5.34 (1); $ {\text{p}}K_{{{\text{a}}, 3}}^{\text{T}} $ ?=?8.14 (2), 7.93 (1) and 7.47 (1); $ {\text{p}}K_{{{\text{a}}, 4}}^{\text{T}} $ ?=?9.47 (2), 9.30 (1) and 9.13 (4); and $ {\text{p}}K_{{{\text{a}}, 5}}^{\text{T}} $ ?=?10.73 (5), 10.75 (3) and 10.79 (5) at T?=?288.15, 298.15 and 310.15?K, respectively, where the numbers in parentheses are the standard deviations in the last significant digits. Concurrently, the experimentally determined five thermodynamic dissociation constants are in a good agreement with their computational prediction of the SPARC program based on knowledge of the chemical structures. The factor analysis of spectra in the INDICES program predicts the correct number of light-absorbing components when the instrumental error is known and when the signal-to-error ratio SER is higher than 10. A rough estimation of the dissociation enthalpies ??H ⁰ (kJ·mol^?1) and entropies ??S ⁰ (J·K^?1·mol^?1) has been obtained from the temperature variation of the thermodynamic dissociation constants by means of the van??t Hoff equation.     

Reactions of ligands from BT(B)P family with solvated electrons and benzophenone ketyl radicals in 1-octanol solutions. Pulse radiolysis study

Pulse radiolysis involving reactions of solvated electrons and benzophenone ketyl radicals in 1-octanol with selected compounds from bis-triazinyl pyridines and bis-triazinyl bipyridines, BT(B)P family, developed for extraction of trivalent actinides have been studied. The designated ligands were: 2,6-bis(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-benzo-[1,2,4]triazin-3-yl)pyridine, 6,6′-bis(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-benzo-[1,2,4-]triazin-3-yl)-[2,2′]bipyridine, 6,6′-bis(5,6-diethyl-[1,2,4]triazin-3-yl)-[2,2′]bipyridine and 6,6′-bis(5,6-dipentyl-[1,2,4]triazin-3-yl)-[2,2′]bipyridine. Reactions of the ligands with solvated electrons in 1-octanol are fast. The rate constants were determined as equal to: $ k_{{{\text{CyMe}}_{4} {\text{BTP}}}} . $  = (2.4 ± 0.2) × 10⁹ dm³ mol^?1 s^?1, $ k_{{{\text{CyMe}}_{ 4} {\text{BTBP}}}} $  = (1.7 ± 0.3) × 10⁹ dm³ mol^?1 s^?1, $ k_{{{\text{C}}_{ 2} {\text{BTBP}}}} $  = (1.3 ± 0.3) × 10⁹ dm³ mol^?1 s^?1 and $ k_{{{\text{C}}_{ 5} {\text{BTBP}}}} $  = (1.7 ± 0.3) × 10⁹ dm³ mol^?1 s^?1. Reactions of the ligands with benzophenone ketyl radicals are much slower and the measured rate constants were as follows: $ k_{{{\text{CyMe}}_{ 4} {\text{BTP}}}} $  = 6.7 × 10⁷ dm³ mol^?1 s^?1 and $ k_{{{\text{CyMe}}_{ 4} {\text{BTBP}}}} $  = 3.2 × 10⁷ dm³ mol^?1 s^?1.     

The phase diagrams of the systems MgCl2 + MgB6O10 + H2O and MgSO4 + MgB6O10 + H2O at 323.15 K and Pitzer model

The solubilities and the relevant physicochemical properties of the systems MgCl₂ + MgB₆O₁₀ + H₂O and MgSO₄ + MgB₆O₁₀ + H₂O at 323.15 K were determined by the method of isothermal dissolution, and the phase diagrams and the diagrams of physicochemical properties versus composition were plotted. Both of the systems belong to a simple eutectic type, and neither double salts nor solid solution were found. Based on the extended Harvie-Weare (HW) model and its temperature-dependent equations, the value of the singlesalt Pitzer parameters ??⁽⁰⁾, ??⁽¹⁾, ??⁽²⁾, and C ^? for MgCl₂, MgSO₄, and Mg(B₆O₇)(OH)₆, the mixed ion-interaction parameters $\theta _{Cl, B_6 O_{10} }$ , $\theta _{SO_4 , B_6 O_{10} }$ , $\Psi _{Mg, Cl, B_6 O_{10} }$ , $\Psi _{Mg, SO_4 , B_6 O_{10} }$ , the average equilibrium constants (lnK _aver) of solids in the systems and the Debye-Hückel parameter A ^? were fitted. Using the Pitzer parameters and the average equilibrium constants of solids at equilibrium, the solubilities of the two systems at 323.15 K have been calculated. Comparisons between the calculated and experimental results show that the predicted solubilities agree well with experimental data.     

Kinetic Study of the Interaction of Three Glycine-Containing Dipeptides with Hydroxopentaaquarhodium(III) Ion in Aqueous Medium

The kinetics of the interaction of three glycine-containing dipeptides, namely, glycyl-L-valine (L¹-L??H), glycyl-glycine (L²-L??H) and glycyl-L-glutamine (L³-L??H), with [Rh(H₂O)₅OH]²⁺ has been studied spectrophotometrically in aqueous medium as a function of the Rh(H₂O)₅OH²⁺ and dipeptide concentrations, pH and temperature, at constant ionic strength. At pH = 4.3, the substrate complex exists predominantly as the hydroxopentaaqua species and dipeptides as zwitterions. The reaction has been found to proceed via two parallel paths: both processes are ligand dependent. The rate constants for the processes are of the order: k ₁??10^?3 s^?1 and k ₂??10^?5 s^?1. The activation parameters for both steps were evaluated from Eyring plots. Based on the kinetic and activation parameters an associative interchange mechanism is proposed for both of the interaction processes. The low $\Delta H_{1}^{\neq}$ and $\Delta H_{2}^{\neq}$ values and large negative values of $\Delta S_{1}^{\neq}$ and $\Delta S_{2}^{\neq}$ support the associative mode of activation for both processes. The product of the reaction has been characterized using IR and ESI-mass spectroscopic analysis.     

To determine the half-life for gemcitabine hydrochloride using microcalorimetry

The enthalpies of dissolution of gemcitabine hydrochloride in 0.9 % normal saline (medical) and citric acid solution were measured using a microcalorimeter at 309.65 K under atmospheric pressure. The differential enthalpy $ \left( {\Updelta_{\text{dif}} H_{\text{m}}^{{{\theta}}} } \right) $ and molar enthalpy $ \left( {\Updelta_{\text{sol}} H_{\text{m}}^{{{\theta}}} } \right) $ of dissolution were determined, respectively. The corresponding kinetic equation described the dissolution were elucidated to be da/dt = 10^?3.84(1 ? a)^0.92 and da/dt = 10^?3.80(1 ? a)^1.21. Besides, the half-life, $ \Updelta_{\text{sol}} H_{\text{m}}^{{{\theta}}} ,\;\Updelta_{\text{sol}} G_{\text{m}}^{{{\theta}}} $ and $ \Updelta_{\text{sol}} S_{\text{m}}^{{{\theta}}} $ of the dissolution were also obtained. Obviously, it will provide a simple and reliable method for the clinical application of gemcitabine hydrochloride.     

Crystal structure and standard molar enthalpy of formation of ethylenediamine dilauroleate (C12H24O2)2C2N2H8(s)

The crystal structure of ethylenediamine dilauroleate was determined by X-ray crystallography. A thermochemical cycle was designed in accordance with Hess law. The enthalpy change of the synthesis reaction of ethylenediamine dilauroleate was determined to be $ \Updelta_{{\text{r}}} H_{{\text{m}}}^{\Uptheta } $ Δ r H m Θ  = ?(49.07 ± 0.11) kJ mol^?1 by an isoperibol solution–reaction calorimeter. The standard molar enthalpy of formation of the title compound was calculated to be $ \Updelta_{\text{f}} H_{\text{m}}^{\Uptheta } $ Δ f H m Θ  = ?(38.78 ± 0.43) kJ mol^?1 by the designed thermochemical cycle, the enthalpies of dissolution and other auxiliary thermodynamic quantities.     

Thermodynamic properties of polymorphic forms of theophylline. Part II: The enthalpies of solution in water at 298.15 K

The enthalpies of solution $ \Updelta_{sol}^{{}} H_{m}^{{}} $ of polymorphic forms I and II of theophylline in water at 298.15 K using the isoperibol solution calorimeter have been determined in the range of concentration (0.311–1.547) · 10^?3 /mol · kg^?1. The enthalpies of hydration $ \Updelta_{hyd}^{{}} H_{m}^{o} $ were determined from the experimentally obtained the enthalpies of solution for aqueous solutions and previously determined enthalpies of sublimation $ \Updelta_{s}^{g} H_{m}^{o} . $      

Thermodynamic study of metal corrosion and inhibitor adsorption processes in copper/N-1-naphthylethylenediamine dihydrochloride monomethanolate/nitric acid system: part 2

N-1-Naphthylethylenediamine dihydrochloride monomethanolate (N-NEDHME) was tested as a corrosion inhibitor for copper in 2 M HNO₃ solution using the standard gravimetric technique at 303–343 K. N-NEDHME acts as an inhibitor for copper in an acidic medium. Inhibition efficiency increases with increase in concentration of N-NEDHME but decreases with a rise in temperature. Thermodynamic parameters such as adsorption heat ( $ \Updelta H_{\text{ads}}^\circ $ ), adsorption entropy ( $ \Updelta S_{\text{ads}}^\circ $ ) and adsorption free energy ( $ \Updelta G_{\text{ads}}^\circ $ ) were obtained from experimental data of the temperature studies of the inhibition process at five temperatures ranging from 303 to 343 K. Kinetic parameters activation such as $ E_{a} $ , $ \Updelta H_{\text{a}}^\circ $ , $ \Updelta S_{\text{a}}^\circ $ and pre-exponential factors have been calculated and are discussed. Adsorption of N-NEDHME on the copper surface in 2 M HNO₃ follows the Langmuir isotherm model.     

Investigation of thermal decomposition kinetics of taurine

The non-isothermal thermal decomposition of taurine was investigated by means of thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The experimental data were treated using Flynn–Wall–Ozawa, Doyle, Kissinger, and ?atava–?esták methods, respectively. The results show that the non-isothermal thermal decomposition mechanism of taurine is classified as phase boundary reaction, and the mechanism function is the Mampel Power law with n = 1. The forms of both integral and differential for the mechanism function are $ G(\alpha ) = \alpha $ and $ f(\alpha ) = 1 $ , respectively. The activation energy and the pre-exponential factor are 167.88 kJ mol^?1 and 1.82 × 10¹³min^?1, respectively.