Kinetics of oxidation of diols by ozone in aqueous solution

The kinetics of the oxidation of diols by ozone was investigated by a spectrophotometric method in the temperature interval of 277–304 K. The activation parameters of the reaction were determined.     

Study of reaction of isomeric acetoxytoluenes with ozone in liquid phase in the presence of manganese bromide catalyst

The kinetics of the ozone reaction with isomeric acetoxytoluenes in acetic anhydride in the presence of sulfuric acid and mixed manganese bromide catalyst was studied. Under these conditions it is possible to stop the oxidation process at the stage of formation of hydroxybenzaldehydes in the form of the respective acetoxybenzylidendiacetates (63–70%). The reaction products contain also acetoxybenzyl acetate (16–18%) and a small amount of acetoxybenzyl bromide (2%). The mechanism of oxidation-reduction catalysis with manganese bromide complex explaining the experimental data was considered.     

Liquid-phase reactions of isomeric methylphenols with ozone

Ozonation of isomeric methylphenols in acetic anhydride was studied. Here, acetic anhydride acts simultaneously as solvent and acylating agent. In the presence of a mineral acid methylphenols were converted into methylphenyl acetates during preparation of solutions for ozonation. The major products in the oxidation of isomeric methylphenyl acetates with ozone were aliphatic peroxides (80–90%); oxidation of the methyl group gave rise to the corresponding acetoxybenzyl acetates (7–14%) and acetoxybenzylidene diacetates (3–6%). A probable scheme for the liquid-phase oxidation of methylphenyl acetates with ozone in acetic anhydride was proposed.     

Selective alkylation of toluene with methanol overp-modified H-ZSM-5: Effect of treatment with chromium and nickel

The kinetics of oxidation of aliphatic alcohols by ozone in aqueous solutions was investigated in the temperature interval of 292–317 K. The activation parameters of the reaction were determined. The dissociation energies of CH-bonds of the studied substrates were calculated with the use of the AM1 semiempirical method.     

Early problems in the analysis and the determination of ozone

Sch?nbein’s correspondence with Berzelius (1836–1847) and with Faraday (1836–1862) are shown to be excellent accessible sources for his changing views as to the nature of ozone. Two of Sch?nbein’s qualitative tests for ozone, namely the reaction with neutral potassium iodide solution and that with indigo have current quantitative application. Andrew’s quantitative studies of the ozone reaction with potassium iodide (1856) and his work with Tait on the volumetric gas phase decomposition of ozone (1860) confirmed the allotropic nature of ozone but did not yield the structure which was first proposed by Odling (1861). Modern spectroscopic studies owe their origin to Hartley’s studies of 1881. Received: 20 February 1996 / Accepted: 15 May 1996     

Kinetics of isobutylene oxidation on a Mo-Sb-Te-O (1 : 0.6 : 0.06) catalyst

Kinetics of isobutylene oxidation over a Mo-Sb-Te-O catalyst is studied in a flow-circulation system with the Korneichuk differential reactor. The reaction orders of methacrolein, acetic acid, acetone, and CO₂ formation, as well as the order of the overall reaction of isobutylene oxidation into methacrolein, with respect to oxygen and isobutylene are determined at 613–703 K and oxygen concentrations of (0.33–13.05) x 10⁻³ mol/1 and isobutylene (3.2–121.9) × 10⁻⁴ mol/1. The activation energies of these reactions are determined.     

Structural Characterization of Oxidized Glycerophosphatidylserine: Evidence of Polar Head Oxidation

Non-oxidized phosphatidylserine (PS) is known to play a key role in apoptosis but there is considerable research evidence suggesting that oxidized PS also plays a role in this event, leading to the increasing interest in studying PS oxidative modifications. In this work, different PS (1-palmitoyl-2-linoleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-L-serine (PLPS), 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-L-serine (POPS), and 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-L-serine (DPPS) were oxidized in vitro by hydroxyl radical, generated under Fenton reaction conditions, and the reactions were monitored by ESI-MS in negative mode. Oxidation products were then fractionated by thin layer chromatography (TLC) and characterized by tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS). This approach allowed the identification of hydroxyl, peroxy, and keto derivatives due to oxidation of unsaturated fatty acyl chains. Oxidation products due to oxidation of serine polar head were also identified. These products, with lower molecular weight than the non-modified PS, were identified as [M – 29 – H]^– (terminal acetic acid), [M – 30 – H]^– (terminal acetamide), [M – 13 – H]^– (terminal hydroperoxyacetaldehyde), and [M – 13 – H]^– (terminal hydroxyacetaldehyde plus hydroxy fatty acyl chain). Phosphatidic acid was also formed in these conditions. These findings confirm the oxidation of the serine polar head induced by the hydroxyl radical. The identification of these modifications may be a valuable tool to evaluate phosphatidylserine alteration under physiopathologic conditions and also to help understand the biological role of phosphatidylserine oxidation in the apoptotic process and other biological functions.     

Kinetics and mechanism of oxidation of ferrocyanide by N-bromosuccinimide in aqueous acidic solution

The kinetics of oxidation of ferrocyanide by N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) has been studied spectrophotometrically in aqueous acidic medium over temperature range 20–35 °C, pH = 2.8–4.3, and ionic strength = 0.10–0.50 mol dm⁻³ over a range of [Fe²⁺] and [NBS]. The reaction exhibited first order dependence on both reactants and increased with increasing pH, [NBS], and [Fe²⁺]. The rate of oxidation obeys the rate law: d[Fe³⁺]/dt = [Fe(CN)₆]^4–[HNBS⁺]/(k ₂ + k ₃/[H⁺]). An outer-sphere mechanism has been proposed for the oxidation pathway of both protonated and deprotonated ferrocyanide species. Addition of both succinimide and mercuric acetate to the reaction mixture has no effect on the reaction rate under the experimental conditions. Mercuric acetate was added to the reaction mixture to act as scavenger for any bromide formed to ensure that the oxidation is entirely due to NBS oxidation.     

Application of cosmogenic radionuclides in ozone tracer studies

Downward flux of stratospheric ozone contributes to the near ground level ozone concentrations. The intensity, amount of vertical ozone flow can be evaluated by the ratio of two cosmogenic radionuclides (³³P/³²P, ⁷Be/³²P). Some examples presented in this paper are demonstrating the possibilities of this method. The application of tracer method makes evident the seasonal variations (with maxima during the spring — summer months and minima during winter) of the amount of stratospheric ozone in the ground air. Average monthly contribution from stratospheric ozone in the lower level of the atmosphere ranged from 0 to 18% in 1998–99. During short term intervals (2–3 days) the amount of the stratospheric ozone can increase up to ∼90%.     

The kinetics of ozone decomposition in water,the influence of pH and temperature

The influence of pH on the kinetics of ozone decomposition in water was studied. Over the pH range 1–8, the kinetics was well described by a second-order reaction equation. Starting with approximately pH 3, the pH dependence of the logarithm of the constant at 19°C corresponded to the equation logk= −2.66 + (0.49 ± 0.03)pH. The activation energy of ozone decomposition was found to be 76.0 ± 8.3 kJ/mol.     

Primary stage of the reaction between ozone and chloride ions in aqueous solution: Can chloride ion oxidation by ozone proceed via electron transfer mechanism?

It is found that chloride-ion oxidation by ozone via electron transfer mechanism does not occur due to its extremely high endoergicity and negligibly low rate. It is concluded that all processes supposedly associated with this reaction, particularly ozone decomposition in sodium chloride solution initiated by Cl^· atoms, do not take place either. It is shown that experimental data on the products and kinetic regularities of the interaction of O₃ with Cl⁻ contradict the assumption that the electron transfer reaction is its primary stage. In fact, chloride-ion oxidation by ozone proceeds via the mechanism of oxygen atom transfer. It is noted that in order to estimate the possibility of using an ozonated physiological saline in medicine, the formation of chloride-ion oxidation products and ozonation byproducts must be taken into account.     

Effect of the structure of copper(II) complexes, adsorbed on the surface of SiO2, on their catalytic activity in ozone decomposition

We describe the composition, structure, and catalytic activity in the reaction of ozone decomposition for copper(II) complexes with acido ligands and immobilized Schiff’s bases (propyl benzaldimine derivatives) that are anchored on silica (silica gel, aerosil). We demonstrate methods for controlling their catalytic activity. __________ Translated from Teoreticheskaya i éksperimental’naya Khimiya, Vol. 42, No. 1, pp. 55–60, January–February, 2006.     

Effect of Calcination Temperature on the Properties of Mn–Zr–Ce Catalysts in the Oxidation of Carbon Monoxide

Kinetics and Catalysis - The effect of the calcination temperature of MnOх–ZrO2–CeO2 catalysts on their structural properties and activity in the reaction of CO oxidation has been...     

Heterogeneous selective oxidation of formaldehyde on oxide catalysts:In situ FTIR study of formaldehyde surface species on a V-Ti-O catalyst and oxygen effect

The interaction of formaldehyde with a highly selective V-Ti-O catalyst for the oxidation of formaldehyde to formic acid is studied by Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy at 70–200‡C. In a flow of formaldehyde/oxygen mixture and in a mixture without oxygen at optimal temperatures for formic acid formation (100–140‡C), methoxy groups and other oxygenates are formed in small amounts. These are two bidentate formates and covalently bound monodentate formate. The fact that similar oxygenates are observed independently of the presence of oxygen in the reaction mixture suggests the participation of the catalyst oxygen in their formation. Oxygen accelerates the desorption of bidentate formates. Bidentate formates of one type decompose in a flow of air at 100–150‡C, and bidentate formates of the other type decompose at 170–200‡C.     

Oxidation of Fe(III) to Fe(VI) by the Fe(CN)<Stack><Subscript>6</Subscript><Superscript>3−</Superscript></Stack> ion in strong solution of alkalis

Ferricyanide ions oxidize Fe(III) up to Fe(VI) in 7–11 M KOH solutions and 10–16 M NaOH solutions. The completeness of the oxidation increases with increasing alkali and ferricyanide concentrations. The presence of KNO₂, KAc, and K₂C₂O₄ in 7 M KOH solution increases the Fe(VI) yield. Potassium fluoride in the concentration of 0.02 M does not hinder Fe(VI) formation, but in the concentration of 0.1 M completely suppresses Fe(III) oxidation. The attempt to oxidize Fe(VI) up to Fe(VIII) by the disproportionation of Fe(VI) or by the action of Fe(CN)₆³⁻ and ozone was unsuccessful due to a high oxidation potential of the Fe(VIII)/(VI) couple.     

Mechanism and kinetics of the reaction of ozone with sodium chloride in aqueous solutions

It is shown experimentally that Cl⁻ appreciably accelerates ozone decomposition in water (τ_1/2 = 1.5 h versus 6 h in pure water). The decomposition of ozone in NaCl solutions includes the reversible reaction of ozone with the chloride ion (O₃ + Cl⁻ → O₃⁻ + Cl) as the key step, which is followed by the development of a chain reaction in which chain propagation is performed alternately by the chlorine atom Cl and its monoxide ClO. The current concentrations of the chlorine atom are rather low ([Cl] ∼ 10⁻¹⁴ mol/l). The overall process is satisfactorily described by a first-order rate law with respect to ozone. The decomposition of ozone in aqueous solutions of NaCl is not accompanied by the formation of products other than oxygen. In particular, no noticeable amounts of hypochlorites and chlorates are observed. This is particularly significant for medicinal applications of ozonized isotonic solutions.     

Electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol and other short chain aliphatic alcohols at Ni(II)–quercetin complex modified multi-wall carbon nanotube paste electrode

A modified electrode Ni(II)–Qu–MWCNT-PE has been fabricated by electrodepositing nickel(II)–quercetin [Ni(II)–Qu] complex on the surface of multi-wall carbon nanotube paste electrode (MWCNT-PE) in alkaline solution. Ni(II)–Qu–MWCNT-PE exhibits the characteristic of improved reversibility and enhanced current responses of the Ni(III)/Ni(II) couple compared with Ni(II)–MWCNT-PE and Ni(II)–Qu-carbon paste electrode. It also shows electrocatalytic activity toward the oxidation of methanol and other short chain aliphatic alcohols, such as ethanol, 1-propanol, and 1-butanol. The catalytic peak current and peak potential decrease in exponential form with the increase of carbon number of the chains. Kinetic parameters such as the electron transfer coefficient, α, rate constant, k _s, of the electrode reaction, and the catalytic rate constant, k _cat, for oxidation of methanol are determined. The stability and reproducibility of the Ni(II)–Qu–MWCNT-PE are good for practical applications.     

Electrocatalytic oxidation of pyridoxine (vitamin B<Subscript>6</Subscript>) on aluminum electrode modified by metallic palladium particles/iron (III) hexacyanoferrate (II) film

The electrocatalytic activity of a Prussian blue (PB) film on the aluminum electrode by taking advantage of the metallic palladium characteristic as an electron-transfer bridge (PB/Pd–Al) for electrooxidation of 2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4,5-bis (hydroxyl–methyl) pyridine (pyridoxine) is described. The catalytic activity of PB was explored in terms of Fe^III [Fe^III (CN)₆]/Fe^III [Fe^II (CN)₆]¹⁻ system. The best mediated oxidation of pyridoxine (PN) on the PB/Pd–Al-modified electrode was achieved in 0.5 M KNO₃ + 0.2 M potassium acetate of pH 6 at scan rate of 20 mV s⁻¹. The mechanism and kinetics of the catalytic oxidation reaction of PN were monitored by cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry. The results were explained using the theory of electrocatalytic reactions at chemically modified electrodes. The charge transfer-rate limiting reaction step is found to be a one-electron abstraction, whereas a two-electron charge transfer reaction is the overall oxidation reaction of PN by forming pyridoxal. The value of α, k, and D are 0.5, 1.2 × 10² M⁻¹ s⁻¹, and 1.4 × 10⁻⁵ cm² s⁻¹, respectively. Further examination of the modified electrodes shows that the modifying layers (PB) on the Pd–Al substrate have reproducible behavior and a high level of stability after posing it in the electrolyte or Pyridoxine solutions for a long time.     

Oxidation of nanocrystalline lead sulfide in air

The oxidation of nanocrystalline PbS powders with a particle size of 10–20 nm and the oxidation of ∼100-nm-thick nanocrystalline PbS films with a crystallite size of 70–80 nm have been investigated in the temperature range from 293 to 773 K. The nanocrystalline powders and films were prepared by chemical deposition from aqueous solutions. The nanopowders with a particle size of 10–20 nm begin to oxidize at a 450 K lower temperature than bulk lead sulfide (870 K). The PbS nanofilms are more resistant to oxidation than the nanopowders and are stable in air up to 573 K. The oxidation behavior of the nanopowders and nanofilms is in agreement with the sulfate theory of PbS oxidation.     

Effect of coke formation on the transformations of butylenes on a high-silica zeolite catalyst

The transformations of butylenes on a high-silica zeolite catalyst (HHSZC) at 423–773 K were studied. Liquid reaction products formed above 443 K. The liquid phase of the reaction products mainly consisted of aliphatic hydrocarbons at 448–523 K and aromatic hydrocarbons at 623–723 K. The catalyst activity in the formation of liquid products did not show itself until 4–6% consolidation products (CPs) accumulated on its surface. DTA and gravimetric studies showed that CPs were nonuniform in composition. Some of the CPs were removed by decomposition under nitrogen, while others by oxidation with oxygen. It was inferred from ammonia adsorption data that the accumulation of CPs on the surface of HHSZC led to a decrease in the number of acid centers.