Thermodynamics of CO<Subscript>2</Subscript> adsorption on zeolite NaX in wide intervals of pressures and temperatures

The dependences of the differential molar isosteric heat of adsorption and entropy of adsorption of CO₂ on zeolite NaX were determined in wide temperature (196–423 K) and pressure (0.1 Pa to 5.4 MPa) intervals. In the initial region of adsorption (a < 1 mmol g^–1), the differential molar heat of adsorption increases from 40 to 43 kJ mol^–1 and then decreases to 33 kJ mol^–1. The heat of adsorption remains virtually unchanged at 3 mmol g^–1< a < 6.5 mmol g^–1 and decreases sharply at high fillings of zeolite micropores (a > 7 mmol g^–1). The heat of adsorption was found to be temperature-dependent. The region with the constant heats shrinks with the temperature increase, and the heats begin to decrease at lower fillings of micro pores. The dependences of the change in the differential entropy of the adsorption system on the amount adsorbed were calculated at different temperatures. The specific features of the behavior of the thermodynamic functions of this adsorption system in the initial and medium region of fillings kre associated with interactions of adsorbate molecules with Na⁺ cations and walls of large cavities. For high fillings, an increase in repulsion forces between adsorbed molecules results in a sharp expansion of the adsorbent and a decrease in the heat of adsorption.Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1570–1573, August, 2004.     

Synthesis, Ion-exchange, Structural Characterization and Adsorption of K, Na-FER Type Zeolite

Synthesis of K, Na -FER type zeolite wasstudied in the reactant system ofK ₂O-–Na ₂O-–Al ₂O ₃-–SiO ₂-–CO ₃-–HCO ₃-ndash;H ₂O.Sodium silicate, silica sol andfumed silica were tested as the silica source, andsolid aluminum sulfate, aluminum hydroxide andmeta-kaolinite as the alumina source. The startingmaterials, the composition of the reactant, and thesynthesis temperature greatly influence the phasescrystallized. A pure phase of K, Na-FER zeolite washydrothermally prepared at 208 °C with sodiumsilicate and solid aluminum sulfate as startingmaterials. The optimum composition of the reactantfor synthesis of the pure FER zeolite was determined. Chemical analysis, XRD, FT-IR, ²⁹Si and ²⁷AlMAS NMR, TG/DTA, and adsorption of nitrogen, methanoland n-hexane were used to characterize the zeolite andcompared with the reference sample of perfect singlecrystals of siliceous FER zeolite. The content ofK⁺and Na⁺in the zeolite decreases graduallywith the times of the treatment ofion-exchange/calcination, leading to an increase in theadsorption capacities of nitrogen and methanol, anda decrease of the loading of n-hexane. The location ofthe K⁺, the stacking faults, and dealumination of thezeolite framework are discussed based on the ion exchange and adsorption behavior.     

Novel monoaza- and diazacrown ethers incorporating sugar units and their extraction ability towards picrate salts

A number of new 15- and 1 8-membered ring aza-crown (4, 5, 8–13, 17, 18) and lariat ethers (6, 7) incorporating glucose or galactose units have been synthesized in good yields by a simple route. Their extracting abilities were measured with Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺ and NH ₄ ⁺ cations. The substituents at the nitrogen atom and the type of monosaccharide affected this property significantly.     

Methanol adsorption by amorphous silica alumina in the critical temperature range

The methanol adsorption capacity of an amorphous silica-alumina was measured using an equilibrium technique. The experimental temperature range was of 140 to 260°C and the pure methanol pressure range was 0.1 to 1.2 MPa. A multilayer adsorption was found, also for temperatures above the critical temperature of the adsorbate. Based on the Jovanovic adsorption model, the mean residence times of the adsorbed molecules were calculated. Surprisingly, the heat of adsorption was found to be independent of the temperature in the multilayer adsorption range.Symbols Units a parameter defined by Equation (7) - a parameter defined by Equation (10) Pa - a(T) parameter in the Peng-Robinson equation Pa/(mol/m³)² - b parameter defined by Equation (8) - b parameter defined by Equation (11) Pa^–1 - b(T) parameter in the Peng-Robinson equation m³ mol^–1 - c constant in the BET equation - k Boltzmann constant, being 1.3806 · 10^–23 JK^–1 - K characteristic constant in the Peng-Robinson equation - m mass of one adsorbate molecule kg - p pressure Pa - q adsorption capacity g/g - Q heat of adsorption J mol^–1 - R gas constant, being 8.314 J mol^–1 K^–1 - T absolute temperature K - V molar volume m³ mol^–1 - x relative pressure (=p/p ₀) - active molecule area m² - residence time s - acentric factor     

CO<Subscript>2</Subscript> adsorption and dehydration behavior of LiNaX,KNaX, CaNaX and CeNaX zeolites

In this study, NaX synthetic zeolite was modified by following the conventional cation exchange method at 70°C. 82, 81, 79 and 48% of sodium were exchanged with Li⁺, K⁺, Ca2⁺ and Ce3⁺, respectively. Thermal analysis data obtained by TG/DSC was used to evaluate the dehydration behavior of the zeolites. The strongest interaction with water and the highest dehydration enthalpy (ΔH) value were found for Li-exchanged form and compared with the other forms. The temperature required for complete dehydration increased with decreasing cation size (cation size: K⁺>Ce³⁺>Ca2⁺>Na⁺>Li⁺). CO₂ adsorption at 5 and 25°C was also studied and the virial model equation was used to analyze the experimental data to calculate the Henry’s law constant, K _o and isosteric heat of adsorption at zero loading Q _st. K _o values decreased with increasing temperature and the highest Qst was obtained for K rich zeolite. It was observed that both dehydration and CO₂ adsorption properties are related to cation introduced into zeolite structure.     

ESR and TPD Study of the Interaction of Nitromethane and Ammonia with HZSM-5 and CuZSM-5 Zeolites

The properties of complexes formed on HZSM-5 and CuZSM-5 zeolites in the course of ammonia and nitromethane adsorption are studied. Ammonia adsorbs on CuZSM-5 and forms two species, which decompose at different temperatures T _dec. One is due to the formation of the Cu²⁺(NH₃)₄ complex (T _dec = 450 K), and the other is assigned to ammonia adsorbed on copper(II) compounds, Cu²⁺O^– and Cu²⁺–O^2––Cu²⁺, or CuO clusters (T _dec = 650–750 K). Ammonia adsorption on Cu⁺ and Cu⁰ is negligible compared with that on the Brönsted acid sites and copper(II). Nitromethane adsorbed on HZSM-5 and CuZSM-5 at 400–500 K transforms into a series of products including ammonia. Ammonia also forms complexes with the Brönsted acid sites and copper(II) similar to those formed in the course of adsorption from the gas phase, but the Cu²⁺(NH₃)₄ complexes on CuZSM-5 are not observed. Possible structures of ammonia and nitromethane complexes on Brönsted acid sites and the Cu²⁺ cations in zeolite channels are discussed. The role of these complexes in selective NO _x reduction by hydrocarbons over the zeolites is considered in connection with their thermal stability.     

Adsorption of helium on zeolite NaA

Isotherms of helium adsorption on zeolite NaA were measured by the volumetric method under static conditions at 23–50 K and pressures from 1 Pa to 65 kPa. The Henry constants and the initial heat of helium adsorption were calculated; the isosteric heat was calculated, and its dependence on the adsorption was determined.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 5, pp. 1291–1292, May, 1996.     

Metal chelates in adsorption polarography I: Mo(VI) and derivatives of oxine

The formation of complexes between Mo(VI) and 8-hydroxy-quinoline (oxine) and four oxine derivatives were investigated by multiwavelength molecular absorption spectrometry, potentiometry, and polarography. The following pK_OH- and pK_NH- values of the ligands and logK ₂₁₁-values of the complexes MoO₂(OH)₂L ^x– (x=1 or 2) were obtained at 25° C and an ionic strength of 1M(NaClO₄): 5,7-dinitro8-hydroxyquinoline 4.59, <0, 14.50; 7-nitro-8-hydroxyquinoline-5-sulfonic acid 5.34, 0.41, 15.70; 7-iodo-8-hydroxyquinoline-5-sulfonic acid 6.98, 2.62, 17.65; 8-hydroxyquinoline-5-sulfonic acid 8.33, 4.13, 18.71; and 8-hydroxyquinoline 9.62, 5.28, 19.69. A good linearity was found between logK ₂₁₁ and the sum of the pK-values of the OH- and NH⁺-groups. The dependence of the peak current of Mo(VI)-determinations by adsorption polarography of the 7-nitro-8-hydroxyquinoline-5-sulfonate complex of Mo(VI) MoO(OH)₃L^– can quantitatively be described at pH 0.8–2 using the corresponding pK-values and the log K₃₁₁ of 18.54±0.03, determined by polarography.     

Derivative Enthalpies of Adsorption of p-Xylene and m-xylene onto NaY and BaY Zeolites at 150°C: Contribution to the prediction of adsorption selectivity

The derivative enthalpies of adsorption of m-xylene and p-xylene onto the NaY and BaY zeolites were measured at 150°C, then compared with those obtained at 25°C, and finally used to predict the selectivity of adsorption of xylene mixtures. Significant differences were observed as the temperature was elevated: for the NaY zeolite, the adsorbate-adsorbate interactions became prevalent, in contrast with the BaY zeolite, between zeolite and derivative interactions were stronger. The difference between the adsorption derivative enthalpies of the two xylenes displayed an abrupt variation from 2 molec. ^–1 for both zeolites, the filling from which selectivity towards m-xylene for the NaY zeolite and towards p-xylene for the BaY zeolite appeared. The preferentially adsorbed xylene was closely connected with the sense of this difference, which changed with the zeolite.This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Effects of the Operating Conditions on Coke Deactivation of 5A Molecular Sieve in N-Decane Adsorption/Desorption

The influence of operating conditions (time-on-stream, temperature, pressure and paraffin feed concentration) on the deactivation of a 5A molecular sieve during the adsorption/desorption of n-decane has been studied using a cyclic operating procedure. After 10 adsorption/desorption cycles, the 5A molecular sieve used in this study showed the same deactivation level as an used industrial molecular sieve provided that the deactivation of the zeolite was due to coke deposition by site coverage and pore blockage. The temperature effect was studied in the range of 373–523 K, obtaining a minimum deactivation at 448 K. The pressure does not influence adsorption parameters in the range of 1–3 MPa, but it does affect the nature of the coke deposited on the zeolite. The influence of paraffin concentration can be considered negligible.     

Density of He adsorbed in micropores at 4.2K

The density of He adsorbed in the cylindrical micropores of zeolites NaY and KL has been determined by He adsorption at 4.2K. He adsorption isotherms were then compared with N₂ adsorption isotherms at 77K. Crystallographic considerations of the micropore volumes gave the density of the He adsorbed layer, which is necessary for assessment of ultramicroporosity of less-crystalline microporous solids, such as activated carbons. The determined density of He adsorbed in the cylindrical micropores of the zeolite was in the range 0.22 to 0.26 gml^–1, greater than that of He adsorbed on a flat surface (0.202 gml^–1). A value for the density of He between 0.20 to 0.22 gml^–1 is recommended for evaluation of ultramicroporosity of a slit-shaped microporous system such as activated carbon.     

Calorimetric and IR-spectroscopic study of adsorption of methanol on zeolite-like aluminophosphates

Electrostatic properties of zeolite-like aluminophosphates are intermediate between those of zeolites and zeolite-like silica modifications. The adsorption measurements and IR spectroscopic investigations of the framework vibrations demonstrate that the number of the adsorption complexes of CH₃OH with Al atoms increases in the following order: AlPO₄-5 < AlPO₄-17 AlPO₄-18.The OH vibrations of methanol molecules in the first coordination sphere of the Al atoms are reflected in the IR spectra as an absorption band at 3200 cm^–1, which is not observed for the adsorption of CH₃OH on zeolites.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 10, pp. 1937–1942, October, 1995.     

Adsorption phenomena at high pressures and temperatures 4. Isotherms of excess and absolute adsorption of Kr on NaA zeolite

The problem of conversion of an isotherm of excess adsorption measured experimentally into values of the total amount of the adsorbate (absolute adsorption) has been formulated. Five isotherms of excess adsorption of krypton on NaA zeolite were measured (at 334–500 K) at equilibrium pressures of -160 MPa. The corresponding isotherms of the total amount were calculated and the temperature dependences of the parameters of an equation describing the isotherms of excess adsorption were identified. It was shown that at high temperatures and pressures, krypton atoms diffuse into the -cavities of the NaA zeolite.For Part 3, seeRuss. Chem. Bull., 1996, 45, 534 (Engl. Transl.).Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 5, pp. 1138–1142, May, 1996.     

Static and Kinetic Studies on the Adsorption Behavior of Sulfadiazene

To investigate the nature of interactive forces between sulfadiazene molecules and alumina surface the experiments were performed for the adsorption of sulfadiazene (SD) from its aqueous sulution onto the alumina surfaces at 25 ± 0.2°C and the influence of factors such as increasing concentration of SD (4.0–20.0 × 10^–3 mol cm^–3), the time required for adsorption equilibrium, pH (2.0–12.0) and temperature (5–45°C) of the adsorption medium, the presence of ions like Cl^–, SO^2– ₄ and PO^3– ₄ (0.01–0.30 M) and organic solvents (5% v/v) were observed on the course of adsorption of SD. Various adsorption and kinetic parameters such as adsorption coefficient, the rate constants for adsorption and desorption were also evaluated. The results of the above cited studies facilitated to formulate the mechanisms of interaction between SD and alumina surfaces. From application view point the present work may be a potential tool for an effective chromatographic separation of sulfa drugs from industrial effluents.     

The adsorptivity of organic substances with various physico-chemical properties

The adsorption isotherms of benzene,n-hexane, cyclohexane, and 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane on a nonporous carbon adsorbent, carbon black, were calculated from the results of a gas-chromatographic experiment at 373 K. A general equation of adsorption isotherm for vapors of organic substances on nonporous sorbents that was proposed earlier is shown to be valid in the range of relative pressures,p/p _s, of 10^–7–1 and temperatures of 293–373 K.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1381–1383, August, 1993.     

Ion-pair adsorption film colorimetry of iron (III) in water samples and human serum

The anionic chelate of iron(III)-2,2-dihydroxyazobenzene (H₂L), [FeL₂]^–, formed 1 1 ion-pair with crystal violet cation (CV⁺), CV⁺ [FeL₂]^–, and was adsorbed on a surface of transparent polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film plasticized with di-n-octyl phthalate. Enrichment of the blue violet species of the ion-pair onto the transparent PVC film has enabled a highly sensitive and simple method for the determination of iron(III). The detection limits are 1 × 10^–8 mol dm^–3 (0.6 ppb) by spectrophotometry at 592 nm, and 4 × 10^–8 mol dm^–3 (2 ppb) by visual colorimetry. The method has been successfully applied to the determination of iron in water samples and human serum. No preparatory procedures for the separation of serum protein and other coexisting substances are required, since ion-pair adsorption process provides a new method to prevent interference of serum matrix.     

Adsorption phenomena at high pressures and temperatures 5. Heats of excess and total adsorption of krypton on zeolite NaA

Thermodynamic principles for the calculation of differential heats of excess and absolute adsorption were considered. A set of isosteres of excess adsorption of krypton on zeolite NaA are presented, from which the coverage and temperature dependences of the heats of excess adsorption are calculated and analyzed. The reasons for infinitely high values of the excess heats at finite values of adsorption are discussed. The problems of recalculation of the excess adsorption to absolute adsorption are considered.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1946–1950, August, 1996.     

Acid–Base Zeta-Metric Titration of Quartz Dispersions in Ethanol Solutions of Electrolytes

The conductivity of dilute quartz suspensions and electrophoretic mobility of quartz particles in solutions with the concentration C = 10^–5–10^–2 M XBr (X = H, Cs, Na, and Li) and NaOH, as well as in mixed solutions of 10^–4 M XBr (X = Cs, Na, and Li) + 10^–4–10^–2 M HBr and 10^–4 M XBr + 10^–4–10^–2 M XOH (X = Cs, Na, and Li) in ethanol containing 6 vol % of water were measured using conductometry and microelectrophoresis. The values of surface conductivity of quartz were calculated by the Wagner formula and used to calculate zeta potential by the Henry–Booth formula. The resultant dependences (logC) suggest that the value and sign of zeta potential are determined not only by the adsorption of potential-determining ions ⁺ and ^–, but also by the competitive specific adsorption of all ions of the aforementioned electrolytes, the adsorption values increasing in a cation series Li⁺ < Na⁺ < Cs⁺ < H⁺ and an anion series Br^– < OH^–. In particular, it is found that the titration of the above suspensions with XOH bases results in the reversal of zeta potential sign from negative to positive at a concentration depending on the adsorption capacity of alkali cation.     

A novel approach for highly proton conductive electrolyte membranes with improved methanol barrier properties: Layer-by-Layer assembly of salt containing polyelectrolytes

A series of highly proton conductive electrolyte membranes with improved methanol barrier properties are prepared from polyallylamine hydrochloride (PAH) and polystyrene sulfonic acid (PSS) including salt by Layer-by-Layer (LbL) method. The effects of added salt type (NaCl, MgCl₂) and salt concentration (1.0 M, 0.1 M) on proton conductivity (σ) and methanol barrier properties of the LbL self-assembled composite membranes are discussed in terms of controlled layer thickness and charge density. Furthermore, the influences of ion type in the multilayered composite membranes are studied in conjunction with physicochemical and thermal properties.The deposition of the self-assembly of PAH/PSS film on Nafion is followed by UV–Vis spectroscopy and it is observed that the polyelectrolyte layers growth on both sides of Nafion membrane regularly. (PAH/PSS)₅–Na⁺ and (PAH/PSS)₅–H⁺ with 1.0 M NaCl exhibits 49.6 and 27.8% reduction in lower methanol permittivity in comparison with the pristine Nafion^®117, respectively, while the proton conductivities are 12.97 and 74.69 mS cm⁻¹. Promisingly, it is found that the membrane selectivity values (Φ) of all multilayered membranes in H⁺ form are much higher than that of salt form (Na⁺ and Mg²⁺) and perfluorosulfonated ionomers reported in the literature. Also, we find out that the use of polyelectrolytes with high charge density causes a further improvement in proton conductivity and methanol barrier properties simultaneously. These encouraging results indicate that upon a suitable choice of LbL deposition conditions, composite membranes exhibiting both high proton conductivity and improved methanol barrier properties can be tailored for fuel cells.     

Cationic polyfluorene: Conformation and aggregation in a “good” solvent

The conjugated polyelectrolyte (CPE) poly{9,9′-bis[6″-(N,N,N-trimethylammonium)-hexylfluorene-alt-co-phenylene] dibromide} (PFPN⁺Br⁻) demonstrates a high solubility in methanol in comparison to other more hydrophilic or hydrophobic solvents. We have employed a combination of pulsed-field-gradient-NMR, photoluminescence (PL), and Raman spectroscopy to establish the conformation and aggregation behavior of PFPN⁺Br⁻ in methanol, with the aim to attain information on how to design CPEs with a high solubility in a preferred solvent. We find that the diffusion coefficient and PL spectrum of PFPN⁺Br⁻, as well as the Raman-active methyl rocking mode of methanol, all exhibit a strong dependence on PFPN⁺Br⁻ concentration. We rationalize our findings with a model in which PFPN⁺Br⁻ forms aggregates via π–π interactions between main-chain segments, while the ionic side chains are surrounded and electrostatically screened by the methanol solvent. Accordingly, the notably high solubility of PFPN⁺Br⁻ in methanol is rationalized by favorable interactions between the ionic side chains and the methanol molecules. We propose that an appropriate design of a high-solubility CPE should consider a matching of the mixed hydrophobic/hydrophilic character of the ionic side chain with that of the preferred solvent.