Thermal decomposition of nickel(II), palladium(II), and platinum(II) complexes of <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-allyl-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>′-pyrimidin-2ylthiourea

Thermal decomposition of Ni(II), Pd(II), and Pt(II) complexes of N-pyrimidin-2ylthiourea (AllPmTu) have been studied by TG, DTG, and DTA and by electron impact (EI) mass spectra. The complexes have the molecular formulae as [Ni(AllPmTu)Cl₂(H₂O)], [Ni(AllPmTu)₂Cl₂(H₂O)₂], and [M(AllPmTu)Cl₂], where M = Pd^II or Pt^II, and [Pt(AllPmTu)₂]. The TG curves show that Ni(II) complexes decompose in three stages to yield NiO as a residue, while Pd(II) and Pt(II) decompose in two stages to yield MS residues. The initial mass losses correspond to elimination of allylamine for Pd(II) and Pt(II) complexes but, allyisothiocyanate for both Ni(II) complexes revealing that sulfur atom of thiourea part is involved in coordination to Pd(II) and Pt(II) but does not to Ni(II). Kinetic parameters (E ^#, n, ΔH ^#, ΔS ^#, ΔG ^#) of the decomposition stages are determined and correlated with bonding and structural properties of the complexes. The EI mass spectra of the complexes show fragments corresponding to the evolved and intermediate species.     

Non-isothermal kinetics of the thermal decomposition of sodium oxalate Na<Subscript>2</Subscript>C<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript>

The thermal transformation of Na₂C₂O₄ was studied in N₂ atmosphere using thermo gravimetric (TG) analysis and differential thermal analysis (DTA). Na₂C₂O₄ and its decomposed product were characterized using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and the X-ray diffraction technique (XRD). The non-isothermal kinetic of the decomposition was studied by the mean of Ozawa and Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose (KAS) methods. The activation energies (E _α) of Na₂C₂O₄ decomposition were found to be consistent. Decreasing E _α at increased decomposition temperature indicated the multi-step nature of the process. The possible conversion function estimated through the Liqing–Donghua method was ‘cylindrical symmetry (R₂ or F_1/2)’ of the phase boundary mechanism. Thermodynamic functions (ΔH*, ΔG* and ΔS*), calculated by the Activated complex theory and kinetic parameters, indicated that the decomposition step is a high energy pathway and revealed a very hard mechanism.     

Thermal decomposition behaviour of lanthanum(III) tris-tartrato lanthanate(III) decahydrate

Lanthanum(III) tris-tartrato lanthanate(III) decahydrate, La[La(C₄H₄O₆)₃]·10H₂O has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, electronic spectral and X-ray powder diffraction studies. Thermal studies (TG, DTG and DTA) in air showed a complex decomposition pattern with the generation of an anhydrous species at ~170°C. The end product was found to be mainly a mixture of La₂O₃ and carbides at ~970°C through the formation of several intermediates at different temperature. The residual product in DSC study in nitrogen at 670°C is assumed to be a similar mixture generated at 500°C in TG in air. Kinetic parameters, such as, E*, ΔH, ΔS, etc. obtained from DSC are discussed. IR and X-ray powder diffraction studies identified some of the decomposition products. The tentative mechanism for the thermal decomposition in air of the compound is proposed. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Spectral and thermal studies of alloxan complexes

The complexes of alloxan with Cr(III), Mn(II), Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) Cd(II), Hg(II), Ti(IV) and Zr(II) have been isolated and characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, molar conductivity, spectral studies (mid infrared, ¹H-NMR and UV/vis spectra), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The thermal decomposition of the metal complexes was studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The kinetic thermodynamic parameters, E*, ΔH*, ΔS* and ΔG*, were calculated using Coats and Redfern and Horowitz and Metzger equations. The ligand and its complexes have been studied for possible biological activity including antibacterial and antifungal activity.     

Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of MgHPO<Subscript>4</Subscript> · 3H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O by non-isothermal decomposition data

The thermal decomposition of magnesium hydrogen phosphate trihydrate MgHPO₄ · 3H₂O was investigated in air atmosphere using TG-DTG-DTA. MgHPO₄ · 3H₂O decomposes in a single step and its final decomposition product (Mg₂P₂O₇) was obtained. The activation energies of the decomposition step of MgHPO₄ · 3H₂O were calculated through the isoconversional methods of the Ozawa, Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose (KAS) and Iterative equation, and the possible conversion function has been estimated through the Coats and Redfern integral equation. The activation energies calculated for the decomposition reaction by different techniques and methods were found to be consistent. The better kinetic model of the decomposition reaction for MgHPO₄ · 3H₂O is the F _1/3 model as a simple n-order reaction of “chemical process or mechanism no-invoking equation”. The thermodynamic functions (ΔH*, ΔG* and ΔS*) of the decomposition reaction are calculated by the activated complex theory and indicate that the process is non-spontaneous without connecting with the introduction of heat.     

Preparation of metal Niacin complexes and characterization using spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques

Metal complexes of Niacin (3-pyridin carboxylic acid) were prepared in aqueous medium and characterized by different physico-chemical methods. On the basis of elemental analysis the empirical formula of the complexes have been proposed as [Fe(C₆H₄NO₂)]Cl₂, [Co(C₆H₄NO₂)]Cl, [Zn(C₆H₄NO₂)]Cl, [Cd(C₆H₄NO₂)]Cl and [Hg(C₆H₄NO₂)]Cl. IR spectral data indicate that the metal-ligand bonding occurs through nitrogen atom of aromatic ring and oxygen atom of COO⁻-group. UV-visible spectra show that Fe(III) and Co(II) complexes show d-d electronic transition in addition to π → π*, n → π* and n → σ* transitions. The Fe(II) and Co(II) complexes are paramagnetic. QSTG analysis data strongly support the absence of water molecules in the complexes, and the weight of the residue corresponds to the respective metal oxides. Cyclic voltammetric studies suggest that the redox properties of Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II) in their complexes are modified compared to the uncoordinated metal ion. The CV data also indicate that the charge transfer processes are not reversible.     

Purification and Characterization of Chitinase from <Emphasis Type="BoldItalic">Paenibacillus</Emphasis> sp. D1

A 56.56-kDa extracellular chitinase from Paenibacillus sp. D1 was purified to 52.3-fold by ion exchange chromatography using SP Sepharose. Maximum enzyme activity was recorded at pH 5.0 and 50 °C. MALDI-LC-MS/MS analysis identified the purified enzyme as chitinase with 60% similarity to chitinase Chi55 of Paenibacillus ehimensis. The activation energy (E _a) for chitin hydrolysis and temperature quotient (Q ₁₀) at optimum temperature was found to be 19.14 kJ/mol and 1.25, respectively. Determination of kinetic constants k _m, V _max, k _cat, and k _cat/k _m and thermodynamic parameters ΔH*, ΔS*, ΔG*, ΔG*_E–S, and ΔG*_E–T revealed high affinity of the enzyme for chitin. The enzyme exhibited higher stability in presence of commonly used protectant fungicides Captan, Carbendazim, and Mancozeb compared to control as reflected from the t _1/2 values suggesting its applicability in integrated pest management for control of soil-borne fungal phytopathogens. The order of stability of chitinase in presence of fungicides at 80 °C as revealed from t _1/2 values and thermodynamic parameters E _a(d) (activation energy for irreversible deactivation), ΔH*, ΔG*, and ΔS* was: Captan > Carbendazim > Mancozeb > control. The present study is the first report on thermodynamic and kinetic characterization of chitinase from Paenibacillus sp. D1.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic characterization,thermal, and photostability studies of 2-(2′-hydroxy-5′-phenyl)-5-aminobenzotriazole complexes

Three Mn(II), Co(II), and Cu(II) new transition metal complexes of the fluorescence dye: 2-(2′-hydroxy-5′-phenyl)-5-aminobenzotriazole/PBT derived from o-aminophenol and m-phenylenediamine have been synthesized. The structural interpretations were confirmed from elemental analyses, magnetic susceptibility and molar conductivity, as well as from mass, IR, UV–Vis spectral studies. From the analytical, spectroscopic, and thermal data, the stoichiometry of the mentioned complexes was found to be 1:2 (metal:ligand). The molar conductance data revealed that all the metal chelates are non-electrolytes and the chloride ions exist inside the coordination sphere. The thermal stabilities of these complexes were studied by thermogravimetric (TG/DTG) and the decomposition steps of these three complexes are investigated. The kinetic parameters such as the energy of activation (E*), pre-exponential factor (A), activation entropy (ΔS*), activation enthalpy (ΔH*), and free energy of activation (ΔG*) have been reported. Photostability of phenyl benzotriazole as fluorescence dye and their metal complexes doped in polymethyl methacrylate/PMMA were exposed to UV–Vis radiation and the change in the absorption spectra was achieved at different times during irradiation period.     

Kinetics And Mechanism of The Non-isothermal Decomposition. Some Ni(II)-carboxylate-imidazole ternary complexes

The thermal decomposition of some Ni(II)-carboxylate-imidazole complexes in a nitrogen atmosphere was studied non-isothermally. From the non-isothermal thermoanalytical data, it was found that these complexes decompose through a stepwise release of imidazole molecules and/or CO ones forming unstable intermediates which produce metal oxide or the metal as a final decomposition product. TG in conjunction with DTG were used to evaluate the kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of the decomposition reaction. The kinetic studies were performed employing a computer-oriented kinetic analysis of each set of W-T data obtained under constant heating rate. The diffusion processes are the decisive mechanisms for the decomposition. The values of ΔE, A, ΔH, ΔS and ΔG for activation were calculated for the complexes and correlated to variation in their structure. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Thermal Decomposition of Chloromethylated Poly(styrene)-PAN Resin and Its Complexes with Some Transition Metal Ions

The complexes formed by the chemically modified chloromethylated poly(styrene)-PAN (CMPS-PAN) as a resin chelating ion exchanger were characterized by infrared and potentiometry. The thermal degradation of pure CMPS-PAN resin and its complexes with Au³⁺, Cr³⁺, Cu²⁺, Fe³⁺, Mn²⁺ and Pt⁴⁺ in air atmosphere has been studied using thermal gravimetry (TG) and derivative thermal gravimetry (DTG). The results showed that four different steps accompany the decomposition of CMPS-PAN resin and its complexes with the metal ions. These stages were affected by the presence of the investigated metal ions. The thermal degradation of CMPS-PAN resin in the presence of the ions showed different stability of the resin in the following decreasing order: Au³⁺>Pt⁴⁺>Mn²⁺>Cu²⁺>Cr³⁺>Fe³⁺. On the basis of the applicability of a non-isothermal kinetic equation, the decomposition process was a first-order reaction. The activation energy, Ea, the entropy change, ΔS ^*, the enthalpy change, ΔH ^* and the Gibbs free energy of activation, ΔG ^* were calculated by applying the theory of the reaction rates. The effect of the different central metal ions on the calculated thermodynamic activation parameters was discussed. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Spectroscopic, thermal and antitumor investigations of sulfasalazine drug in situ complexation with alkaline earth metal ions

The complexes of sulfasalazine (H₃Suz) with some of alkaline metals Mg(II), Ca(II), Sr(II) and Ba(II) have been investigated. Sulfasalazine complexes were synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic tools; infrared spectra, electronic and mass spectra. The IR spectra of the prepared complexes were suggested that the H₃Suz behaves as a bi-dentate ligand through the carboxylic and phenolic groups. The molar conductance measurements gave an idea about the non-electrolytic behavior of the H₃Suz complexes. The thermal decomposition processes for metal(II) complexes of H₃Suz viz: [M(HSuz)(H₂O)₄] (where M = Mg(II), Ca(II), Sr(II) or Ba(II)) have been accomplished on the basis of TG/DTG and DTA studies, and the formula conforms to the stoichiometry of the complexes based on elemental analysis. The kinetic analyses of the thermal decomposition were studied using the Coats–Redfern and Horowitz–Metzger equations. The antitumor and antimicrobial activities of the H₃Suz and their alkaline metal(II) complexes were evaluated.     

Thermoanalytical behaviour of carbaryl and its copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes

Non-isothermal techniques, i.e. thermogravimetry (TG) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), have been applied to investigate the thermal behaviour of carbaryl (1-naphthyl-N-methylcarbamate = 1-Naph-N-Mecbm) and its complexes, M(1-Naph-N-Mecbm)₄X₂, where M = Cu, X = Cl, NO₃ and CH₃COO and M = Zn, X = Cl. Carbaryl and Zn(1-Naph-N-Mecbm)₄Cl₂ complex exhibit two-stage thermal decomposition while the copper(II) complexes exhibit three and four-stage decomposition in their TG curves. The nature of the metal ion has been found to play highly influential role on the nature of thermal decomposition products as well as energy of activation ‘E*’. The presence of different anions does not seem to alter the thermal decomposition patterns. The complexes display weak to medium intensity exothermic and endothermic DSC curves, while the free ligand exhibits two endothermic peaks. The kinetic and thermodynamic parameters namely, the energy of activation ‘E*’, the frequency factor ‘A’ and the entropy of activation ‘S*’ etc. have been rationalized in relation to the bonding aspect of the carbaryl ligand. The nature and chemical composition of the residues of the decomposition steps have been studied by elemental analysis and FTIR data.     

4-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoates of heavy lanthanides(III) and yttrium(III)

4-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoates of heavy lanthanides(III) and yttrium(III) were obtained as mono-, di-, tri-or tetrahydrates with metal to ligand ratio of 1:3 and general formula Ln(C₈H₆ClO₃)₃·nH₂O, where n=1 for Ln=Er, n=2 for Ln=Tb, Dy, Tm, Y, n=3 for Ln=Ho and n=4 for Yb and Lu. The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, FTIR spectra, TG, DTA and DSC curves, X-ray diffraction and magnetic measurements. The carboxylate group appears to be a symmetrical bidentate chelating ligand. All complexes are polycrystalline compounds. The values of enthalpy, ΔH, of the dehydration process for analysed complexes were also determined. The solubilities of heavy lanthanide(III) 4-chloro-2-methoxybenzoates in water at 293 K are of the order of 10⁻⁴ mol dm⁻³. The magnetic moments were determined over the range of 76–303 K. The results indicate that there is no influence of the ligand field of 4f electrons on lanthanide ions and the metal ligand bonding is mainly electrostatic in nature.     

TG,DTA and electrical conductance properties of some Cu(II) AND Mn(II) bisazo- dianils complexes

The TG and DTA of a new series of Mn(II) and Cu(II) complexes with a number of newly prepared bisazo-dianil ligands were studied in the temperature range (20-700°C). The TG and DTG curves display to main steps, the first one within the temperature range (25-330°C) correspond to the elimination of water or and ethanol from the complexes. The second step within the range (350-625°C) is due to the decomposition of the complexes yielding the metal oxides as the final product. The rate constants of the dehydration and decomposition reactions were determined, from which some kinetic parameters were evaluated. The DTA curves show that the dehydration of the metal complexes is an endothermic reaction. In all cases the anhydrous metal complexes undergo exothermic decomposition reactions to give the metal oxide. The thermodynamic parameters (ΔE, ΔH, ΔS, ΔG) for the occurring processes are calculated. The electrical conductivities of the solid complexes were measured and the activation energy of the complex and its free ligand are also calculated. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Divalent transition metal complexes of 3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylate

New divalent transition metal 3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylate hydrates of empirical formula Mpz(COO)₂(H₂O)₂, where M=Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn and Cd (pz(COO)₂=3,5-pyrazoledicarboxylate), metal hydrazine complexes of the type Mpz(COO)₂N₂H₄ where M=Co, Zn or Cd and Mpz(COO)₂nN₂H₄·H₂O, where n=1 for M=Ni and n=0.5 for M=Cu have been prepared and characterized by physico-chemical methods. Electronic spectroscopic data suggest that Co and Ni complexes adopt an octahedral geometry. The IR spectra confirm the presence of unidentate carboxylate anion (Δν=ν_asy(COO^–)–ν_sym(COO^–)>215 cm^–1) in all the complexes and bidentate bridging hydrazine (ν_N–N=985–950 cm^–1) in the metal hydrazine complexes. Both metal carboxylate and metal hydrazine carboxylate complexes undergo endothermic dehydration and/or dehydrazination followed by exothermic decomposition of organic moiety to give the respective metal oxides as the end products except manganese pyrazoledicarboxylate hydrate, which leaves manganese carbonate. X-ray powder diffraction patterns reveal that the metal carboxylate hydrates are isomorphous as are those of metal hydrazine complexes of cobalt, zinc and cadmium.     

Preparation, characterization and thermolysis of metal nitrate complexes with 4,4’-bipyridine

Two bis(bipyridine) polymeric metal nitrate complexes with 4,4’-bipyridine of simple formula like [M(bipy)₂](NO₃)2⋅xH₂O (where M=Co, Ni and Cu; x=4, 2 and 0, respectively) have been prepared and characterized. Their thermal decomposition has been undertaken using simultaneous TG-DTG-DTA and DSC in nitrogen atmosphere and non-isothermal TG in air atmosphere. Isothermal TG has been performed at decomposition temperature range of the complexes to evaluate the kinetics of decomposition by applying model-fitting as well as isoconversional method. Possible mechanistic pathways have also been proposed for the thermolysis. Ignition delay measurements have been carried out to investigate the response of these complexes under the condition of rapid heating.     

Synthesis and thermal decomposition kinetics of two lanthanide complexes with cinnamic acid and 2,2′-Bipyridine

The two complexes of [Ln(CA)₃bipy]₂ (Ln = Tb and Dy; CA = cinnamate; bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) were prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectra, ultraviolet spectra, thermogravimetry and differential thermogravimetry techniques. The thermal decomposition behaviors of the two complexes under a static air atmosphere can be discussed by thermogravimetry and differential thermogravimetry and infrared spectra techniques. The non-isothermal kinetics was investigated by using a double equal-double steps method, the nonlinear integral isoconversional method and the Starink method. The mechanism functions of the first decomposition step of the two complexes were determined. The thermodynamic parameters (ΔH ^≠ , ΔG ^≠ and ΔS ^≠ ) and kinetic parameters (activation energy E and the pre-exponential factor A) of the two complexes were also calculated.     

Thermal behaviour and spectroscopic studies of complexes of some divalent transitional metals with 2-benzoil-pyridil-izonicotinoylhydrazone

New complexes of 2-benzoyl-pyridil-isonicotinoylhydrazone (L) with Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Mn(II), having formula of type [ML₂] SO₄·xH₂O (M = Cu²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, x = 2 and M = Mn²⁺, x = 3), have been synthesised and characterised. All complexes were characterised on the basis of elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy, UV–VIS–NIR, EPR, as well as thermal analysis and determination of molar conductivity and magnetic moments. The thermal behaviour of complexes was studied using thermogravimetry (TG), differential thermal analysis (DTA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The structure of L hydrazone was established by X-ray study on single crystal. The ligand works as tridentate NNO, being coordinated through the azomethine nitrogen, the pyridine nitrogen and carbonylic oxygen. Heats of decomposition, ΔH, associated with the exothermal effects were also determined.     

Syntheses and spectrothermal studies of triethanolamine complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Cd(II) squarates

The triethanolamine complexes, [M(tea)₂]sq·nH₂O, (n=2 for Co(II), n=0 for Ni(II), Cu(II) and n=1 for Cd(II), tea=triethanolamine, sq²⁻=squarate), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, magnetic susceptibility and conductivity measurements, UV-Vis and IR spectra, and thermal analyses techniques (TG, DTG and DTA). The Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes possess octahedral geometry, while the Cd(II) complex is monocapped trigonal prismatic geometry. Dianionic squarate behaves as a counter ion in the complexes. The thermal decomposition of these complexes takes place in three stages: (i) dehydration, (ii) release of the tea ligands and (iii) burning of organic residue. On the basis of the first DTG_max of the decomposition, the thermal stability of the anhydrous complexes follows the order: Ni(II), 289°C>Co(II), 230°C>Cu(II), 226°C>Cu(II), 170°C in static air atmosphere. The final decomposition products — the respective metal oxides — were identified by FTIR spectroscopy.     

Rheology and MT-DSC studies of the flow properties of ethyl and methyl babassu biodiesel and blends

The synthesis of pigments from the system Ce_1−x O₂–M _x O (M = Cu, Co) was achieved via a polymeric precursors method, Pechini method. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetry (TG) techniques were used to accurately characterize the distinct thermal events occurring during synthesis. The TG and DSC results revealed a series of decomposition temperatures due to different exothermal events, which were identified as H₂O elimination, organic compounds degradation, and phase formation. X-Ray diffraction patterns show the presence of pure cubic CeO₂ phase for the samples with low Cu and Co loading. A decrease of the specific surface area with increasing copper and cobalt content was observed. The UV–visible diffuse reflectance technique was employed to study the optical properties in the 200–800 nm range. Colorimetric coordinates L*, a*, b* were calculated for the pigment powders. The powders presented a variety of colors from yellow for pure CeO₂, to brown for the ones loaded with copper and gray for the ones with cobalt.