Statistical analysis of photoelectron and Auger energy shifts in ionic solutions

A previously devised statistical model for solvation shifts of ionization energies of atomic ions is extended to Auger transition energies. The model expresses the ionization shift, the Auger energy shift and the sum of these shifts in terms of expectation values taken over radial and angular distribution functions for the solvent. Numerical evaluation is performed for some monovalent anions and cations and for Mg²⁺ in aqueous solutions. Results from the model are compared with experimental data for absolute photoelectron and Auger shifts as well as for the individual contribution to salvation energies that can be assessed from a combined use of ESCA data for photoelectron and Auger energy shifts.     

Aqueous Solutions of Ionic Liquids: Microscopic Assembly

Aqueous solutions of ionic liquids are of special interest, due to the distinctive properties of ionic liquids, in particular, their amphiphilic character. A better understanding of the structure–property relationships of such systems is hence desirable. One of the crucial molecular‐level interactions that influences the macroscopic behavior is hydrogen bonding. In this work, we conduct molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the effects of ionic liquids on the hydrogen‐bond network of water in dilute aqueous solutions of ionic liquids with various combinations of cations and anions. Calculations are performed for imidazolium‐based cations with alkyl chains of different lengths and for a variety of anions, namely, [Br]^?, [NO₃]^?, [SCN]^?, [BF₄]^?, [PF₆]^?, and [Tf₂N]^?. The structure of water and the water–ionic liquid interactions involved in the formation of a heterogeneous network are analyzed by using radial distribution functions and hydrogen‐bond statistics. To this end, we employ the geometric criterion of the hydrogen‐bond definition and it is shown that the structure of water is sensitive to the amount of ionic liquid and to the anion type. In particular, [SCN]^? and [Tf₂N]^? were found to be the most hydrophilic and hydrophobic anions, respectively. Conversely, the cation chain length did not influence the results.     

Treatment of heavy metal ions in wastewater using layered double hydroxides: A review

Heavy metal ions are toxic, and their toxicities change with different valence states, charges, and radii. Among the methods used for heavy metal ion removal, adsorption is widely employed due to its low cost and simple operation. As natural anionic clays, layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have drawn considerable attention for their use in the removal of anionic pollutants (such as heavy metal anions) due to their high removal efficiency and environmental friendliness. This article reviews the effects of the charge, type, and radius of the cations in the laminates of LDHs and the anions in the LDH interlayers, as well as the charge and radius of the heavy metals and the conditions (such as pH, coexisting ions, and temperature) on removing heavy metal ions with LDHs. The removal mechanisms have also been discussed. LDHs are hugely promising as an application for removing heavy metal ions that exist in different ionic forms by controlling the type and condition of LDHs.     

Variations of activity coefficients in concentrated electrolyte solutions at constant lonic strength

Measurements of different types on various (trace) electrolytes in HClO₄–Na(Li)ClO₄ solutions at several (constant) values of the ionic strength have been used to determine the variation of their activity coefficients with changing amount of perchloric acid in the solution. These variations (with respect to the hydrogen ion) differ considerably among different cations and anions. The results for the alkali metal ions and the anions are interpreted in the light of the recent work of Pitzer on short-range ionic interactions. The results for the cations with outerd-electrons and the alkaline earth metal ions are interpreted in terms of ion-solvent interactions. It is concluded that the use of HClO₄–NaClO₄ solutions of high ionic strength (rather than the use of HClO₄–LiClO₄ solutions) is advisable in studies where the variation in activity coefficients must be accounted for. Finally, it is shown that the usual interpretation of the influence of the salt medium in studies of complex equilibria and reaction kinetics is sometimes questionable.     

Real and chemical solvation energies of individual ions in solution

On the basis of the proposed concept of real thermodynamic properties for individual ions in solution, the real thermodynamic properties of transport (resolvation) for various ions (sodium, potassium, chloride, bromide, and iodide) from water to mixtures of water with ethyl, n-propyl, and isopropyl alcohols, acetone, acetonitrile, dimethylsulfoxide, and dimethylformamide are determined by the method of Volta potential differences. Values of the chemical thermodynamic properties of transport of the ions under investigation are determined on the basis of previously calculated values of surface potentials of the solvents mentioned above. A comparative analysis of the values obtained is carried out, and characteristics of the solvation of ions of different sign are established as functions of their nature relative to the physicochemical and structural properties of the solvents. The satisfactory agreement of the data obtained on the basis of the total Gibbs energy of transport of the ions under investigation in the indicated solvents with literature data is the criterion of correctness for the scientific material presented in this paper.     

The investigation of complex formation equilibria at constant ionic strength

The inert salts used for the investigations of complex formation are briefly discussed in relation to the effects of their ions on the equilibria studied. In general, some association with the inert salt ions cannot be completely avoided. In case of very stable complexes measured at low ionic strength, their effects can be quantified even though they are not caused by the anion if NO(-)(3) or ClO(-)(4) are used. In the case of weak complexes, when ionic strengths I > or =1 are used, the concentration of the complex of interest can be 1000 times lower than that of the associates of the same cation with the anion of the inert salt causing difficulties with the investigation of the latter systems. If the experimental results for K(1) of the alkaline-earth metal ions with fluoride in sodium perchlorate and sodium nitrate are correct, as their equilibrium constants have very similar values, it follows that the behavior of two anions is very similar. However, if NO(-)(3) associates with the above cations, as found, the same behavior is expected for ClO(-)(4). A more accurate analysis can only be done if activity coefficients in these solutions are known.     

Novel Cyclic Sulfonium‐Based Ionic Liquids: Synthesis,Characterization, and Physicochemical Properties

A new series of ionic liquids composed of three cyclic sulfonium cations and four anions has been synthesized and characterized. Their physicochemical properties, including their spectroscopic characteristics, ion cluster behavior, surface properties, phase transitions, thermal stability, density, viscosity, refractive index, tribological properties, ion conductivity, and electrochemical window have been comprehensively studied. Eight of these salts are liquids at room temperature, at which some salts based on [NO₃]^? and [NTf₂]^? ions exhibit organic plastic crystal behaviors, and all the saccharin‐based salts display relatively high refractive indices (1.442–1.594). In addition, some ionic liquids with the [NTf₂]^? ion exhibit peculiar spectroscopic characteristics in FTIR and UV/Vis regions, whilst those salts based on the [DCA]^? ion show lower viscosities (34.2–62.6 mPa s at 20 °C) and much higher conductivities (7.6–17.6 mS cm^?1 at 20 °C) than most traditional 1,3‐dialkylimidazolium salts.     

Colloidal Supercapattery: Redox Ions in Electrode and Electrolyte

Redox chemistry is the cornerstone of various electrochemical energy conversion and storage systems, associated with ion diffusion process. To actualize both high energy and power density in energy storage devices, both multiple electron transfer reaction and fast ion diffusion occurred in one electrode material are prerequisite. The existence forms of redox ions can lead to different electrochemical thermodynamic and kinetic properties. Here, we introduce novel colloid system, which includes multiple varying ion forms, multi‐interaction and abundant redox active sites. Unlike redox cations in solution and crystal materials, colloid system has specific reactivity‐structure relationship. In the colloidal ionic electrode, the occurrence of multiple‐electron redox reactions and fast ion diffusion leaded to ultrahigh specific capacitance and fast charge rate. The colloidal ionic supercapattery coupled with redox electrolyte provides a new potential technique for the comprehensive use of redox ions including cations and anions in electrode and electrolyte and a guiding design for the development of next‐generation high performance energy storage devices.     

Physical properties of ionic liquids consisting of the 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium cation with various anions and the bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide anion with various cations

Physical properties of 4 room-temperature ionic liquids consisting of the 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium cation with various perfluorinated anions and the bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (Tf2N-) anion with 12 pyrrolidinium-, ammonium-, and hydroxyl-containing cations are reported. Electronic structure methods are used to calculate properties related to the size, shape, and dipole moment of individual ions. Experimental measurements of phase-transition temperatures, densities, refractive indices, surface tensions, solvatochromic polarities based on absorption of Nile Red, 19F chemical shifts of the Tf2N- anion, temperature-dependent viscosities, conductivities, and cation diffusion coefficients are reported. Correlations among the measured quantities as well as the use of surface tension and molar volume for estimating Hildebrand solubility parameters of ionic liquids are also discussed.     

Infrared spectra of bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide based ionic liquids: Experiments and DFT simulations

We measured the far- and mid-infrared spectra of three ionic liquids having bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide anions and three different cations of the families of pyrrolidinium and ammmonium ions. The molecular vibrations of the individual ions were calculated by means of DFT theory at the B3LYP/6-31G** level: we found good agreement between the experimental and the computed frequencies. The infrared lines are ascribable to molecular vibrations of the single ions, suggesting an extremely weak interaction between anions and cations. The spectral lines found experimentally between 760 and 1050 cm⁻¹ are fingerprints for different cations. The comparison with the calculated frequencies allows the assignment of the experimental spectral lines to specific molecular vibrations of anions and for the first time of the specific cations of the measured ionic liquids.     

A molecular dynamics investigation of the structural and dynamic properties of the ionic liquid 1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide

Molecular dynamics simulations have been performed to investigate the structure and dynamics of the ionic liquid, 1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide ([C(4)mim][Tf(2)N]) in the temperature range of 283-460 K. Extensive analysis was carried out to characterize a number of structural and dynamic features. Transport properties were computed using a variety of equilibrium methods that employed the Green-Kubo and Einstein formulations. Nonequilibrium techniques were also used. In general, different methods mostly yielded consistent results, although some differences were observed. Computed self-diffusivities and ionic conductivities tended to be slightly lower than experimental values, while computed viscosities were significantly higher than experiment. Computed thermal conductivities agreed reasonably well with experimental data. Despite these discrepancies, the simulations capture the experimental temperature-dependent trends for all these transport properties. Single ion dynamics were studied by examining diffusional anisotropy, the self-part of the van Hove function, non-Gaussian parameters, and incoherent intermediate scattering functions. It is found that cations diffuse faster than anions and are more dynamically heterogeneous. A clear anisotropy is revealed in cation displacement, with the motion normal to the imidazolium ring plane being the most hindered and the motion along the alkyl chain in the plane of the ring being the most facile. Cations structurally relax faster than anions but they rotationally relax slower than anions. There is a pronounced temperature dependence to the rotational anisotropy of the cations, but only a weak temperature dependence for the anions. The ionic conductivity deviates from the Nernst-Einstein relation due to the correlated motion of cations and anions. The results suggest that the dynamical behavior of this and related ionic liquids is extremely complex and consists of many different modes with widely varying timescales, making the prediction of dynamical trends extremely difficult.     

Conformational changes of DNA molecules in interactions with bioactive compounds. I. Influence of metal ions on the conformation of DNA molecules in solution

The influence of metal ions of different valence on the conformation of DNA molecule in solution has been studied. The influence of concentration and charge of counterions on the volume, persistent length and secondary structure of the macromolecules was analyzed. An assessment of the permeability of DNA coil for the solvent at different values of ionic strength of the solution was made. The state of the DNA molecule in solutions with high ionic strengths, when the presence of certain ions causes sharp changes in optical anisotropy of the macromolecule, is considered in detail.     

Molecular dynamics simulations of the structure and transport properties of tetra-butylphosphonium amino acid ionic liquids

Systematic molecular dynamics simulations are used to study the structure, dynamics and transport properties of the ionic liquids composed of the tetra-butylphosphonium ([TBP](+), or [P(C(4)H(9))(4)](+)) cation with six amino acid ([AA](-)) anions. The structural features of these ionic liquids were characterized by calculating the partial site-site radial distribution functions, g(r), and computing the dihedral angle distribution of n-butyl side chains in the [TBP](+) cations. The dynamics of the ionic liquids are described by studying the velocity autocorrelation function (VACF) and the mean-square displacement (MSD) for the centers of mass of the ions at different temperatures. The ionic diffusion coefficients and the electrical conductivities were evaluated from both the Einstein and Green-Kubo methods. The cross-correlation terms in the electric-current autocorrelation functions, which are an indication of the ion pair correlations, are investigated. The cationic transference numbers were also estimated to study the contributions of the anions and cations to the transport of charge in these ionic liquids. We determined the role of the amino acid anion structures on the dynamical behavior and the transport coefficients of this family of ionic liquids. In general, the MSD and self-diffusion coefficients of the relatively heavier non-planar [TBP](+) cations are smaller than those of the lighter amino acid anions. Introducing polar functional groups (acid or amide) in the side chain of [AA](-) decreases the diffusion coefficient and electrical conductivity of AAILs. The major factors for determining the magnitude of the transport coefficients are the chemical functionality and the length of the alkyl side chain of the [AA](-) anion of these [TBP][AA] ionic liquids.     

电解质溶液界面结构的分子动力学模拟研究

电解质溶液界面结构的研究不仅具有重要的理论意义, 而且具有一定的实用价值. 采用分子动力学模拟研究了LiCl, LiBr, LiI, NaI, KI, CsI水溶液中阴阳离子在1×105 Pa和300 K下的气液界面分布情况, 探讨离子水化与电解质溶液界面结构的关系, 并分析阳离子水化能力的强弱对共存阴离子在界面富集分布的影响. 通过对模拟结果的分析发现, 离子的水化能力越强, 就越能形成稳定的水化结构而处于本体相中, 水化能力越弱, 则越易在界面富集. 该机理合理地解释了离子在界面的分布现象, 阳离子水化能力一般较其共存阴离子强而处于本体相, 阴离子则趋向在界面处富集; 不同阴离子在界面的密度分布也与阴离子的水化能力相关, 阴离子水化能力越弱, 其在界面富集程度越高, 不同阴离子在界面的富集趋势为Cl－＜Br－＜I－; 阳离子水化能力的强弱也影响其共存阴离子在界面的富集程度, 阳离子的水化能力越弱, 其共存阴离子在界面的富集程度就越低.     

Evidence of change in the molecular organization of 1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ionic liquid solutions with the addition of water

Physico-chemical properties of ionic liquids like density, viscosity, conductivity, surface tension and excess molar volume are strongly dependent on their concentration in aqueous solutions. 1-n-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate/water solutions, at 25 °C, shows two clearly distinguished behaviors, corresponding to a water-rich and a salt-rich region, with distinct physico-chemical properties. It is shown that [BMIm][BF₄] exhibits surfactant properties. The results obtained are discussed in terms of the interactions between cations and anions of the ionic liquid and the water molecule. IR studies show that the addition of water modifies the organization of the ionic liquid molecules. The data collection reported is helpful for a variety of different technological applications and in particular for electrochemical applications, as capacitors, batteries and fuel cells among others.     

Recent advances in surface-active ionic liquid-assisted self-assembly systems for drug delivery

Surface-active ionic liquids (SAILs) are receiving growing interest as environmentally friendly designer surfactants for various applications, including drug formulation and delivery. The use of SAILs in the pharmaceutical industry has the potential to address the challenges associated with conventional surfactants. The tunable formation of complementary ion pairs from a diverse range of ions enables the task-specific optimization of SAILs. SAILs comprising second and third-generation cations and anions have been used to design biocompatible self-assembled systems including micelles, microemulsions, vesicles, liposomes, and nanoparticles for drug delivery carriers. Compared with conventional surfactant-based carriers, SAIL-based systems offer better pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. This mini-review highlights recent findings on the formation of ionic liquid-based self-assembled systems and their potential applications in drug delivery.     

The Paper Chromatography of Metal Ions in Butanol-HCLO4 Mixtures

Abstract

Rf values are reported for 37 cations and 5 anions in several butanol-perchloric acid mixtures, ranging from 0.1 to 2.5 N perchloric acid. A few of the metal ions and all of the anions were found to have high Hf values.     

核磁共振波谱技术在室温离子液体研究中的应用*

室温离子液体作为一种绿色溶剂和功能材料,越来越引起人们的重视,其研究手段也越来越多。本文着重概述了核磁共振方法在测定离子液体的结构、纯度及性质,研究离子液体阴阳离子间的相互作用、离子液体与其他化合物的相互作用、离子液体及其在混合体系中的动力学特征、离子液体在溶液中的聚集行为,以及测定离子液体的热力学参数中的应用。