Electrochemically driven transfer of carboxyl-terminated PAMAM dendrimers at the water/dichloroethane interface

The transfer of PAMAM dendrimers bearing carboxylic acid peripheral groups between two immiscible liquids was studied by means of the three phase junction system, using a gold wire vertically crossing the interface and decamethyl ferrocene as the redox probe in the organic phase. While the voltammetric behavior indicates kinetic limitations of the overall ion–electron transfer process, thermodynamic data shows that the phase transfer process is entropically controlled. Four dendrimer generations were analyzed and it was found that the kinetics as well as the thermodynamics of the phase transfer reaction are size dependent.     

Aqueous to Organic Phase Transfer of Au25 Clusters

Aqueous to organic phase transfer of water soluble sub-nanocluster, Au₂₅SG₁₈ (-SG, glutathione thiolate) is demonstrated using the phase transfer reagent, tetraoctylammonium bromide. The phase transfer occurred by the electrostatic attraction between the hydrophilic carboxylate anion of the glutathione ligand on the cluster surface in the aqueous phase and the hydrophobic tetraoctylammonium cation in the toluene phase. Detailed spectroscopic characterization of the phase transferred cluster using optical absorption, photoluminescence and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy showed that the cluster retains its integrity during the phase transfer. The interaction of the cluster with the phase transfer reagent can be studied with infrared spectroscopy. The phase transferred cluster can be dried and redissolved in an organic medium, just as the original cluster. This is the first report of the phase transfer of a sub-nanocluster, keeping the cluster core intact. The effect of dilution and pH on phase transfer of this cluster is studied in detail. This method promises several possibilities to explore the properties, reactivity and applications of sub-nanoclusters both in the aqueous and organic phases. Dedicated to Prof. C.N.R. Rao on his 75th birthday, whose work on phase transfer of nanoparticles has inspired this work.     

Liquid–liquid phase transfer of magnetite nanoparticles

The study presents first experimental results of the transfer of magnetite nanoparticles from an aqueous to a second non-miscible non-aqueous liquid phase. The transfer is based on the adsorption of macromolecular surfactants onto the particle surface at the liquid–liquid interface. For a successful direct phase transfer, it is essential to have cations, like ammonium ions, present in the aqueous phase as well as a threshold concentration of surfactant in the organic liquid phase. While penetrating the liquid–liquid interface, the particles are covered with the surfactant and therefore a partial de-agglomeration is initiated. Based on literature and experimental data a mechanism of surfactant adsorption is proposed. The competing adsorption of the surfactant molecules at the liquid–liquid interface leads to the formation of emulsions and therefore to a hindrance for particles passing the interface. Nevertheless a high efficiency of 100% yield can be reached using optimized process parameters for the phase transfer process.     

Using Aggregation to Chaperone Nanoparticles Across Fluid Interfaces

Nanoparticles (NPs) transfer is usually induced by adding ligands to modify NP surfaces, but aggregation of NPs oftentimes hampers the transfer. Here, we show that aggregation during NP phase transfer does not necessarily result in transfer failure. Using a model system comprising gold NPs and amphiphilic polymers, we demonstrate an unusual mechanism by which NPs can undergo phase transfer from the aqueous phase to the organic phase via a single-aggregation-single pathway. Our discovery challenges the conventional idea that aggregation inhibits NP transfer and provides an unexpected pathway for transferring larger-sized NPs (>20 nm). The charged amphiphilic polymers effectively act as chaperons for the NP transfer and offer a unique way to manipulate the dispersion and distribution of NPs in two immiscible liquids. Moreover, by intentionally jamming the NP-polymer assembly at the liquid/liquid interface, the transfer process can be inhibited.     

环境响应型纳米粒子在不互溶两相间的相转移

纳米粒子在不互溶两相间的相转移在催化剂的循环利用、药物输送等领域发挥着重要的作用.环境响应性纳米粒子因兼具纳米粒子的优点和刺激响应的特性而受到了广泛的关注.环境响应型纳米粒子相转移的出现使相转移过程更为高效、可逆且智能化,已展现出了广阔的应用前景.本文综述了近年来环境响应型纳米粒子在不互溶两相间转移的研究进展,主要内容...     

Probing carboxylate Gibbs transfer energies via liquid|liquid transfer at triple phase boundary electrodes: ion-transfer voltammetry versus COSMO-RS predictions

Understanding liquid|liquid ion transfer processes is important in particular for naturally occurring species such as carboxylates. In this study electrochemically driven mono-, di-, and tri-carboxylate anion transfer at the 4-(3-phenylpropyl)pyridine|aqueous electrolyte interface is investigated experimentally for a triple phase boundary system at graphite electrodes. The tetraphenylporphyrinato-Mn(III/II) redox system (Mn(III/II)TPP) dissolved in the water-immiscible organic phase (4-(3-phenylpropyl)pyridine) is employed for the quantitative study of the structure-Gibbs transfer energy correlation and the effects of the solution pH on the carboxylate transfer process. For di- and tri-carboxylates the partially protonated anions are always transferred preferentially even at a pH higher than the corresponding pK(a). COSMO-RS computer simulations are shown to provide a quantitative rationalisation as well as a powerful tool for predicting Gibbs free energy of transfer data for more complex functionalised carboxylate anions. It is shown that the presence of water in the organic phase has a major effect on the calculated Gibbs free energies.     

A general and reversible phase transfer strategy enabling nucleotides modified high-quality water-soluble nanocrystals

We report a facile and general phase transfer strategy using nucleotides or nucleosides as phase transfer reagents to render a wide variety of nanomaterials transferring from organic phase to aqueous phase or vice versa, while preserving their intrinsic physicochemical features.     

A kinetic and thermodynamic study on hydrolysis of sodium laurate in aqueous phase accompanied by transfer into oil phases containing different organic additives (I)

The kinetic and thermodynamic behavior at the interface between an aqueous solution of sodium laurate (NaLA) and various oil phases comprised primarily of benzene (Bz) and/or different organic compounds including amphiphiles has been investigated in regard to the hydrolysis of NaLA accelerated at the interface, transfer of lauric acid (LA) into oil phase and reverse transfer of Bz into aqueous phase in addition to interface tension. The contact of aqueous NaLA solution with the oil phase was found to accompany the mass transfer of LA and simultaneously promote the hydrolysis of NaLA in water phase. Analysis of the change of OH⁻ ion concentration ([OH⁻]) over time allowed us to treat the events as a first order reaction. From the rate constant data the activation parameters such as the activation enthalpy and entropy, both of which control the transfer of LA molecules, were determined. The parameters were found to depend greatly on varied situations of the oil phase, being clearly able to explain the physicochemical behavior of the interface. Comparing the cases where the oil phase is one of the respective single systems such as Bz, dodecane (C₁₂) and dodecylbenzene (C₁₂Bz), C₁₂Bz resulted in the lowest rate constant. The transfer (or hydrolysis) rate was measured for the amphiphile-added oil systems as a function of amphiphile concentration. When 0.206 M C₁₆OHBz came in contact with aqueous phase, emulsion formation at the interface layer was brought about with approximately zero activation enthalpy, leading to facile or spontaneous transfer of LA. In addition, UV absorbance representing the transfer of Bz from the oil phase to the aqueous phase also demonstrated the effects of added amphiphiles on the action of the interface.     

Effect of phase ratio on van't Hoff analysis in reversed-phase liquid chromatography,and phase-ratio-independent estimation of transfer enthalpy

In analysis of the thermodynamics of the transfer of a solute from the mobile phase to the stationary phase in reversed-phase liquid chromatography, it is nearly always assumed that the phase ratio is constant. This type of analysis is typically performed by applying a form of the van't Hoff equation, which relates the retention factor to temperature via the enthalpy and entropy of transfer. When non-linear van't Hoff plots are observed, it is often assumed that the enthalpy and entropy of transfer change with temperature. However, when the possibility of a change in the phase ratio is considered, it becomes apparent that non-linear van't Hoff behavior may or may not be due to changes in enthalpy or entropy. In this work, we present mathematical evidence that phase ratio changes, if they occur, can cause deviations from linearity in a van't Hoff plot. We also show that the phase ratio influence can be eliminated by considering the molecular difference between two solutes instead of the solutes themselves. The resulting selectivity van't Hoff plots may be linear, even when the van't Hoff plots of the two solutes are non-linear. In such cases, temperature-dependent phase ratio changes, and not necessarily changes in the transfer enthalpy, may be responsible for the curved van't Hoff plots of the individual solutes. In addition, we present chromatographic evidence that different solutes may "see" different thermodynamic phase ratios. It is clear that the concept of a phase ratio in reversed-phase chromatography is not nearly as well defined as a phase ratio in a bulk system like a liquid-liquid extraction.     

Phosphate Transfer in Activated Protein Complexes Reveals Interaction Sites

For many proteins, phosphorylation regulates their interaction with other biomolecules. Herein, we describe an unexpected phenomenon whereby phosphate groups are transferred non‐enzymatically from one interaction partner to the other within a binding interface upon activation in the gas phase. Providing that a high affinity exists between the donor and acceptor sites, this phosphate transfer is very efficient and the phosphate groups only ligate to sites in proximity to the binding region. Consequently, such phosphate‐transfer reactions may define with high precision the binding site between a phosphoprotein and its binding partner, as well as reveal that the binding site in this system is retained in the phase transfer from solution to the gas phase.     

Efficient and Convenient Synthesis of Diethers from Furoin Under Ultrasound and Solid-liquid Phase Transfer Catalysis Conditions

Introduction Compounds having an active hydroxy group, such as, acyloins can be easily alkylated by alkyl halides in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst (PTC). The reaction is usually carried out in the presence of concentrated aqueous sodium or potassium hydroxide and a phase transfer catalyst, such as, quaternary ammonium salts[1-3], which facilitate the interphase transfer of species, making reactions between reagents in two immiscible phases possible. The reaction involves a series of equilibrium and mass-transfer steps.     

相转移催化应用于催化裂化汽油氧化脱硫的研究

随着人们环境保护意识的增强及原油硫含量的增大, 生产满足环境保护要求的清洁燃料是全球炼油工业的发展趋势, 燃料油脱硫显得越来越重要. 在众多的脱硫方法中, 选择性氧化脱硫技术以其工艺条件温和, 脱硫效果明显等特点, 受到了炼油行业的极大关注[1~3], 但脱硫率偏低(30％), 其关键是水相氧化剂与含硫化合物的有效混合. 本文将相转移催化应用于催化裂化(FCC)汽油的氧化脱硫中, 并对脱硫的工艺和机理进行了研究.     

季铵盐相转移催化氧化噻吩的研究

以噻吩的正庚烷溶液模拟轻质油品,研究了H2O2—HCOOH氧化条件下,相转移催化氧化噻吩脱硫。实验结果表明,四丁基溴化铵用量0.10g,反应1.5h,反应温度45℃,脱硫率最高可达86.36%。动力学研究表明,以四丁基溴化铵作为相转移催化剂,过氧化氢 甲酸氧化噻吩脱硫为表观一级反应,反应速率常数 K30℃=0.6152h-1、K40℃=1.2672h-1、K50℃=0.8581h-1;相转移催化在H2O2—有机酸体系氧化噻吩脱硫反应中的作用为相转移催化剂阳离子Q+对氧化剂活性组分HCOOO－的转移作用。并建立了相转移催化氧化噻吩脱硫反应的循环模型。     

聚乙二醇相转移催化作用下Darzens酯缩合

环氧酸酯缩合作用通常在无水条件下进行^[1],不能在应用氢氧化钠水溶液的相转移催化条件下进行。因为卤代酸酯在此情况下发生水解。M.Makosza在无水碳酸钾和18-冠醚-6的两相体系中合成了2-苯基环氧酸乙酯,b.p.99-109℃/0.5mmHg产率72%^[2]。     

TRANSFER MECHANISM OF QUININE DRUG ACROSS THE OIL/WATER (O/W) INTERFACE

The transfer phenomena of quinine drug at the aqueous 1,2- dichloroethane (DCE)interface have been studied by the current- scanning polarography. The relationships be-tween the wave height and pH of aqueous phase, concentration of quinine as well as therate of water drop are discussed. The effect of supporting electrolyte, buffer solution andthe nature of organic solvent on the polarographic wave is studied. The transfer char-acteristics of quinine in aqueous phase and in organic phase are compared, The mono- pro-tonated and diprotonated quinines can both transfer at the interface so as to produce twopolarographic waves. The transfer process of quinine at the interface is simultaneouslycontrolled by diffusion and reestablishment of the disturbed protonated equilibrium ofquinine. A further investigation is made by chronopotentiometry. On the basis of thetheoretical analysis, the formulae of the limiting current are derived and discussed. Thetheoretical results are in agreement with the experimental ones.     

Fundamental Methods for the Phase Transfer of Nanoparticles

The utilization of nanoparticles for a variety of applications has raised much interest in recent years as new knowledge has emerged in nanochemistry. New and diverse methods for synthesis, characterization, and application of these particles have been discovered with differing degrees of ease and reproducibility. Post-synthetic modification of nanoparticles is often a required step to facilitate their use in applications. The reaction conditions and chemical environment for the nanoparticle synthesis may not support or may conflict with further reactions. For this reason, it is beneficial to have phase transfer methods for nanoparticles to allow for their dispersion in a variety of solvents. Phase transfer methods are often limited in the types and sizes of particles that can be effectively dispersed in an immiscible solvent. Currently, general transfer methods for a wide variety of nanoparticles have not been identified. New routes for phase transfer allow for utilization of a larger range of particles in applications which were previously limited by solubility and reactivity issues. In this work, we will describe the fundamental methods for the phase transfer of metallic nanoparticles. We will look at the major problems and pitfalls of these methods. The applications of phase transfer will also be reviewed, mainly focusing on catalysis and drug delivery.     

MASS TRANSPORT EFFECTS ON THE STABILITY OF EMULSION: EMULSION FILMS WITH ACETIC ACID AND ACETONE DIFFUSING ACROSS THE INTERFACE

The stability of emulsions is studied using, as a model of two interacting drops, an aqueous film of a surfactant immersed in an oil phase. It is shown that the mass transfer of a solute across the film changes its life-time. This change depends on several parameters as the nature and concentration of the solute. the direction of mass transfer, the time elapsed after the formation of the film. The destabilizing effect, of the transfer is found to be much less pronounced when the solute is in the continuous water phase. The instability is ascribed to the Marangoni effect and/or to liquid flow from the film drawn by diffusion of the solute.     

Phase transfer and rhodium (I) catalyzed isomerization of allylaromatics and cognate systems

Summary Allylaromatics undergo isomerization by the use of chlorodicarbonylrhodium(I) dimer as the metal catalyst and phase transfer catalysis conditions [benzene or methylene chloride as the organic phase, aqueous NaOH, and a quarternary ammonium salt as the phase transfer catalyst]. Isomerization of allyl amines and sulfones occurred as well, but the rhodium(I) complex was not required in the latter case.     

Calculation of reactive flux correlation functions for systems in a condensed phase environment: a multilayer multiconfiguration time-dependent Hartree approach

A numerically exact quantum mechanical approach is proposed to evaluate thermal rate constants for systems in a model condensed phase environment. Employing the reactive flux correlation function formalism, the approach efficiently combines the multilayer multiconfiguration time-dependent Hartree theory with an importance sampling scheme for thermal distribution of the initial states. The performance of the method is illustrated by applications to two models of condensed phase dynamics: the donor-acceptor electron transfer model also known as the spin-boson model and a model for proton transfer reactions in the condensed phase.     

Dissolution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from a non-aqueous phase liquid into a surfactant solution using a rotating disk apparatus

The mass transfer of two polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), naphthalene and phenanthrene from a multicomponent non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL) into a nonionic surfactant solution, Brij 35 was investigated using a rotating apparatus. Few experimental methods have been applied to the study of solubilization kinetics in organic liquids because in those systems, the interfacial area during mixing is more difficult to maintain and measure. This challenge was overcome by permeating the NAPL through a membrane. Mass transfer experiments were conducted in the absence and presence of surfactant, and the concentrations of naphthalene and phenanthrene in the bulk aqueous phase were determined in samples collected at different time intervals from the time of initial contact of the NAPL phase with the aqueous solution phase. Experiments in pure water demonstrated that the rotating apparatus behaves as in much the same way as the Levich's rotating disk. The mass transfer coefficients and the dissolution of PAHs into the surfactant solution were measured at different doses of Brij 35. As the surfactant concentration increased, the mass transfer coefficients for both PAHs from the NAPL decreased.