Morphological silica-supported acid catalyst for esterification of aliphatic fatty acid

Abstract

Silica-supported acid catalysts were synthesized and characterized for composition, morphology, particle size distribution, and crystallinity. The catalysts are used for the esterification of long-chain aliphatic acids with alcohol to produce the corresponding ester. Process parameters such as time, temperature, and solvent ratio influence the conversion of fatty acid to ester. A supported catalyst was found to show higher catalytic activity as compared to the conventional sulfuric acid catalyst.     

Correlation between rheological,electrical, and microstructure characteristics in polyethylene/aluminum nanocomposites

Polyethylene (PE)/aluminum (Al) nanocomposites with various filler contents were prepared by a solution compounding method. We investigated the influence of the surface modification of Al nanoparticles on the microstructure and physical properties of the nanocomposites. The silane coupling agent octyl‐trimethoxysilane was shown to significantly increase interfacial compatibility between the polymer phase and Al nanoparticles. Rheological percolation threshold values were determined by analyzing the improvement in storage modulus at low frequencies depending on the Al loadings. Lower percolation threshold values were obtained for the composites prepared with the original nanoparticles than those prepared with the silane‐modified Al nanoparticles. A strong correlation between the time and concentration dependences of dc conductivity and rheological properties was observed in the different nanocomposite systems. The rheological threshold of the composites is smaller than the percolation threshold of electrical conductivity for both of the nanocomposite systems. The difference in percolation threshold is understood in terms of the smaller particle–particle distance required for electrical conduction when compared with that required to impede polymer mobility. It was directly shown by SEM characterization that the nanoparticle surface modification yielded better filler dispersion, as is consistent with our rheological and electrical analysis. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 46: 2143–2154, 2008     

Kinetics of the liquid phase esterification of acrylic acid withn-octanol and 2-ethylhexanol catalyzed by sulfuric acid

Kinetics of the liquid phase esterification of acrylic acid withn-octanol and 2-ethylhexanol catalyzed by sulfuric acid has been studied in an isothermal semibatch reactor. The reaction appears to be second order. The kinetic parameters have been determined.     

Magnetically recoverable AlFe/Te nanocomposite as a new catalyst for the facile esterification reaction under neat conditions

In this work, a new Fe₃O₄/AlFe/Te nanocomposite was synthesized by a one‐step sol–gel method. The Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) were prepared and then mixed with aluminum telluride (Al₂Te₃) in an alkali medium to produce the desired catalyst. After characterization of the Fe₃O₄/AlFe/Te nanocomposite by SEM, TEM, EDS, XRD, and ICP analyses, it was used in the esterification reaction. This heterogeneous catalyst showed high catalytic activity in the esterification of commercially available carboxylic acids with various alcohols to produce the desired esters at high conversions under neat conditions. The Fe₃O₄/AlFe/Te nanocomposites were separated from the reaction mixture via an external magnet and re‐used 8 times without significant loss of catalytic activity.     

Rapid and simple solid-phase esterification of sialic acid residues for quantitative glycomics by mass spectrometry

A rapid and quantitative method for solid-phase methyl esterification of carboxy groups of various sialylated oligosaccharides has been established. The method employed a triazene derivative, 3-methyl-1-p-tolyltriazene, for facile derivatization of oligosaccharides immobilized onto general solid supports such as Affi-Gel Hz and gold colloidal nanoparticles in a multiwell plate. The workflow protocol was optimized for the solid-phase processing of captured sialylated/unsialylated oligosaccharides separated from crude sample mixtures by chemical ligation. From tryptic and/or PNGase F-digest mixtures of glycoproteins, purification by chemoselective immobilization, esterification and recovery were achieved in the same well of the filter plate within three hours when used in conjunction with "glycoblotting technology" (S.-I. Nishimura, K. Niikura, M. Kurogochi, T. Matsushita, M. Fumoto, H. Hinou, R. Kamitani, H. Nakagawa, K. Deguchi, N. Miura, K. Monde, H. Kondo, High-throughput protein glycomics: Combined use of chemoselective glycoblotting and MALDI-TOF/TOF mass spectrometry: Angew. Chem. 2005, 117, 93-98; Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2005, 44, 91-96). The recovered materials were directly applicable to subsequent characterization by mass spectrometric techniques such as MALDI-TOF for large-scale glycomics of both neutral and sialylated oligosaccharides. On-bead/on-gold nanoparticle derivatization of glycans containing sialic acids allowed rapid and quantitative glycoform profiling by MALDI-TOF MS with reflector and positive ion mode. In addition to its simplicity and speed, the method eliminates the use of unfavorable halogenated solvents such as chloroform and dichloromethane or volatile solvents such as diethyl ether and hexane, resulting in a practical and green chemical method for automated robotic adaptation.     

Characterizations of modified cassava starch with long chain fatty acid chlorides obtained from esterification under low reaction temperature and its PLA blending

In contrast to typical starch esterification in an aqueous solution, which are carried out at elevated to ambient reaction temperatures, a low reaction temperature was applied in this study to minimize the starch chain hydrolysis. The physical properties of the modified starch, obtained from an esterification of cassava starch with long-chain fatty acid chlorides carried out in aqueous media at 4°C, were characterized using attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and contact angle measurements. The modified starches show improvement in thermal stability and hydrophobicity, which can be further optimized by varying the types of acid chlorides and the reaction conditions. The starch products have high potential for use as fillers for biodegradable polymers, especially polylactic acid (PLA), as their tunable hydrophobicity can impose strong effect on controlling of the PLA's hydrolytic degradation rate for specific applications. Results on mechanical properties of the blends between the modified starch and PLA show an improvement in modulus of the polymer.     

SO42-/TiO2-SiO2 mixed oxide catalyst, 3. An eco-friendly catalyst for esterification of acetic acid

The effect of addition of titania to silica was examined by various characterization techniques such as FT-IR, BET surface area, surface acid strength/acid sites by the Hammett indicator method and Br?nsted/Lewis acid sites by pyridine adsorbed IR study. Ti-O-Si bond is formed in case of TiO₂-SiO₂ sample, as observed from FT-IR data. Acid strength, surface acid sites, and rate constant for esterification of acetic acid are increased with Ti-O-Si bonding and sulfate impregnation. Both Br?nsted and Lewis acid sites are responsible for catalysing the esterification reaction. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Determination of fatty acid methyl esters derived from algae Scenedesmus dimorphus biomass by GC–MS with one‐step esterification of free fatty acids and transesterification of glycerolipids

Algae can synthesize, accumulate and store large amounts of lipids in its cells, which holds immense potential as a renewable source of biodiesel. In this work, we have developed and validated a GC–MS method for quantitation of fatty acids and glycerolipids in forms of fatty acid methyl esters derived from algae biomass. Algae Scenedesmus dimorphus dry mass was pulverized by mortar and pestle, then extracted by the modified Folch method and fractionated into free fatty acids and glycerolipids on aminopropyl solid‐phase extraction cartridges. Fatty acid methyl esters were produced by an optimized one‐step esterification of fatty acids and transesterification of glycerolipids with boron trichloride/methanol. The matrix effect, recoveries and stability of fatty acids and glycerolipids in algal matrix were first evaluated by spiking stable isotopes of pentadecanoic‐2,2‐d₂ acid and glyceryl tri(hexadecanoate‐2,2‐d₂) as surrogate analytes and tridecanoic‐2,2‐d₂ acid as internal standard into algal matrix prior to sample extraction. Later, the method was validated in terms of lower limits of quantitation, linear calibration ranges, intra‐ and inter‐assay precision and accuracy using tridecanoic‐2,2‐d₂ acid as internal standard. The method developed has been applied to the quantitation of fatty acid methyl esters from free fatty acid and glycerolipid fractions of algae Scenedesmus dimorphus .     

新型Brnsted-Lewis酸性催化剂LaPW_(12)O_(40)/SiO_2制备及其在催化酯化反应合成生物柴油中的应用

以十二磷钨杂多酸(Tungstophosphoric acid,H_3PW_(12)O_(40))为基体,分别通过普通浸渍法、溶胶凝胶法和超声浸渍法进行了La3+改性作用,合成了三种固体酸催化剂A-LaPW_(12)O_(40)、B-LaPW_(12)O_(40)/Si O2和C-LaPW_(12)O_(40)。采用X射线荧光光谱(XRF)、孔径比表面积测定、X射线粉末衍射(XRD)、透射电镜(TEM)、红外光谱(FT-IR)、热重(TG)、N2吸附-脱附、NH3程序升温脱附(NH3-TPD)、吡啶吸附红外光谱(Py-FTIR)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)等方法对合成的催化剂进行了表征,并比较了以上催化剂在用于催化以油酸和甲醇为反应物经酯化反应合成生物柴油时的活性和稳定性。结果表明,B-LaPW_(12)O_(40)/Si O2具有最高催化活性,当甲醇与油酸的物质的量比为8∶1,催化剂用量为反应物总质量的2%,反应温度为65℃,反应1 h后,油酸的转化率即高达93%。循环使用B-LaPW_(12)O_(40)/Si O2催化剂六次后,油酸的转化率仍高达86.4%。B-LaPW_(12)O_(40)/Si O2的高催化活性和稳定性可归因于在溶胶凝胶的转化过程中,作为硅源材料的四乙氧基硅(TEOS)易在酸性条件下发生水解反应形成Si O2网络,进而Si O2网络中的硅醇键与H_3PW_(12)O_(40)中的H+发生配位作用,生成具有强静电吸附力的(≡Si-OH2+)(H2PW12O-40)络合物。随着该络合物的形成,促进了La3+在Si O2表面的吸附而堵塞了H_3PW_(12)O_(40)的孔道结构,抑制了H_3PW_(12)O_(40)颗粒在焙烧过程中进一步聚集长大。Si O2将作为载体并以干凝胶状态存在于B-LaPW_(12)O_(40)/Si O2催化剂中,由于Si O2凝胶的高比表面积而使B-LaPW_(12)O_(40)/Si O2具有了较大的比表面积,从H_3PW_(12)O_(40)的1.4 m2/g增加至31.3 m2/g。并且,通过吡啶吸附红外光谱确定B-LaPW_(12)O_(40)/Si O2为Br9nsted-Lewis酸型固体酸,由于Br9nsted酸位易与酯化反应过程中生成的水发生水合反应而失活,因而Lewis酸位的形成有助于减少催化剂的失活现象发生。Lewis酸位的出现可归因于(≡Si-OH2+)(H2PW12O-40)与吸附在其表面的具有强吸电子作用的La3+发生键合作用后生成了LaPW_(12)O_(40)/Si O2。     

12-磷钨酸插层MgAl水滑石的合成、表征及催化酯化原油脱酸性能

采用离子交换法合成了不同Mg/Al物质的量比的12-磷钨酸(H_3PW_(12)O_(40),HPW)插层水滑石(LDHs),采用XRD、FT-IR、Raman、ICP-AES、TG-DSC等分析手段表征其物化性质,Hammett指示剂-正丁胺滴定法测定其酸强度和酸量分布。进一步将其用于原油催化酯化脱酸反应,并与NO_3型LDHs对比,探讨酯化活性与催化剂性质之间的关系。结果表明,催化剂的活性主要受酸性和比表面积的影响。HPW插层LDHs的酯化活性明显优于NO3型LDHs,归因于增强的酸性和增大的比表面积。对于弱酸性的NO_3型LDHs,酯化活性与比表面积呈正向关系,Mg/Al物质的量比为4时,具有最大的比表面积和脱酸活性。而对于较强酸性的HPW插层LDHs,酯化活性主要受到酸量的影响,Mg/Al物质的量比为2的催化剂具有最高的酸量和脱酸活性。     

新型碳基固体酸SO_4~(2-)/Nd_2O_3/C制备及催化油酸与甲醇酯化反应合成生物柴油研究

在流化床管式炉中,通过对废山茶油壳进行高温炭化处理制备了一种碳基材料。以该碳基材料为载体,并对其进行稀土金属离子钕和硫酸磺化改性,合成了一种新型碳基固体酸催化剂SO_4~(2-)/Nd_2O_3/C。对制备而成的催化剂进行了多种物理化学表征分析,并以其为经甲醇和油酸酯化反应来合成生物柴油的催化剂,对其催化活性和稳定性进行了研究。结果表明,当甲醇和油酸物质的量比为2∶1,催化剂与反应物质量比为2%,反应时间为120 min,反应温度为90℃,油酸的转化率为96.70%。催化剂经循环使用三次后,油酸的转化率仍高达86.74%。高催化活性可归因如下:由于Nd、O、S元素的电负性分别为1.14、3.44和2.58,因而Nd易向O和S元素的2p空轨道提供孤对电子,使Nd~(3+)与SO_4~(2-)之间形成稳定的配位键。并且,由于S=O键具有强吸电子作用,而导致了与SO_4~(2-)配位的Nd~(3+)所产生的静电场增大,当有水(强配体)存在时,可使SO_4~(2-)/Nd_2O_3/C催化剂呈现出强Brnsted酸性。     

Preparation and characterization of pentaerythritol/butane tetracarboxylic acid/polyethylene glycol crosslinking copolymers as solid-solid phase change materials

Pentaerythritol/butane tetracarboxylic acid/polyethylene glycol (PBPEG) crosslinking copolymers as a novel solid-solid phase change material (SSPCM) were successfully synthesized through the reaction mechanism and conditions of hydroxyl-carboxyl condensation reaction. The composition and chemical structure, crystalline properties, phase change behaviors, thermal reliability and chemical stability of PBPEG crosslinking copolymers were investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD), polarization optical microscopy (POM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetry (TGA), respectively. The results show that PBPEG crosslinking copolymers have typical solid-solid phase transition temperatures in the range of 10.31～53.27°C and high latent heat enthalpy in the range of 89.6～102.8 J/g, the synthesized SSPCMs have good thermal reliability and chemical stability after 300 thermal cycles, and PBPEG crosslinking copolymers have good thermal stability before 364°C. In summary, the synthesized PBPEG crosslinking copolymers could be potentially used for thermal energy storage.     

Inhibition of cold-welding and adhesive wear occurring on surface of the 6061 aluminum alloy by graphene oxide/polyethylene glycol composite water-based lubricant

In this paper, graphene oxide/polyethylene glycol (GO/PEG) composite water-based lubricant was prepared by an ultrasonic dispersion method, and characterized and analyzed by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The suspension performance of GO/PEG composite water-based lubricant in water was verified by static sedimentation and centrifugation, and then, the prepared GO/PEG composite water-based lubricant was added into 304 stainless steel and 6061 aluminum alloy, and the coefficient of friction (COF) curve, average COF value, average wear rate, corresponding photomicrographs of balls and disks after wear, and energy-dispersive spectrometer (EDS) elemental analysis were used to illustrate the lubrication effect and lubrication mechanism. The results show that the GO/PEG composite water-based lubricant possesses excellent suspension ability in water, and the average COF value and wear rate of GO/PEG composite water-based lubricant are reduced by 78.8% and 88.8%, respectively, compared with water lubrication. The excellent lubrication effect of GO/PEG composite water-based lubricant can effectively reduce the cold-welding and adhesive wear phenomenon, mainly because GO/PEG composite water-based lubricant first fills the uneven surface of friction mating to form a high-quality lubricating film and then because of the special space structure of GO and the low shear between GO layers and the synergistic lubrication effect of GO/PEG.     

Method for determination of fatty acid amides in polyethylene packaging materials—Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry

A new method for determination of fatty acid amides in polyethylene packaging film was developed using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Liquid extraction, Soxhlet extraction ultrasonic-assisted extraction and pressurized solvent extraction (PSE) methods were compared and the results showed that pressurized solvent extraction was the best for extracting these compounds. After extraction, solvent was blown by nitrogen and a trifluoroethyl derivation step was carried out. The derivative compounds were identified and quantified by GC/MS using an HP-Innowax column. The retention times were 6.20 min for derivative hexadecanoamide, 8.56 min for derivative octadecanamide, 8.84 min for derivative oleamide and 13.68 min for derivative erucamide, respectively. The detection limits were 61.0 ng g⁻¹, 74.0 ng g⁻¹, 103.0 ng g⁻¹, and 105.0 ng g⁻¹, respectively, and the linearity were good. The proposed method was applied satisfactorily to determine these chemicals in different types of polyethylene samples.     

Preparation of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium dodecatungstophosphate and its catalytic performance for esterification of ethanol and acetic acid

1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium dodecatungstophosphate catalyst ([bmim]₃PW₁₂O₄₀) with high water tolerance was prepared from 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide ([bmim]Br) and phosphotungstic acid (H₃PW₁₂O₄₀). The catalyst was characterized by means of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetry-differential scanning calorimetry, n-BuNH₂ potentiometric titration, elemental analysis and so on. Its catalytic activity for esterification of ethanol and acetic acid to ethyl acetate was measured. The results show that there were three crystal-water molecules in the [bmim]₃PW₁₂O₄₀ catalyst, and it preserved the primary Keggin structure and acid strength of H₃PW₁₂O₄₀. The acid amount of [bmim]₃PW₁₂O₄₀ catalyst was less than that of H₃PW₁₂O₄₀. The [bmim]₃PW₁₂O₄₀ catalyst exhibited higher catalytic activity and reusability in the esterification of ethanol and acetic acid to ethyl acetate. __________ Translated from Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 2008, 29(7) (in Chinese)     

新型Lewis固体酸Ce~(3+)-Ti~(4+)-SO_4~(2-)/MWCNTs制备及催化酯化反应合成生物柴油性能研究

采用高温浸渍法,通过Ce~(3+)、Ti~(4+)和浓硫酸磺化反应对多壁纳米碳管进行了改性处理,制备了Lewis酸型固体酸催化剂Ce~(3+)-Ti~(4+)-SO_4~(2-)/MWCNTs,并采用透射电镜、拉曼光谱、X射线光电子能谱、吡啶吸附红外光谱、X射线荧光光谱、X射线衍射光谱和NH_3程序升温脱附等多种测试技术对催化剂的物理化学特性和结构特征进行了表征。以Ce~(3+)-Ti~(4+)-SO_4~(2-)/MWCNTs为油酸与甲醇经酯化反应合成生物柴油的催化剂,对其催化性能进行了研究。结果表明,当醇油物质的量比为12∶1,催化剂与反应物质量比为1%,反应温度为65℃,反应5 h,油酸转化率为93.4%。催化剂Ce~(3+)-Ti~(4+)-SO_4~(2-)/MWCNTs在重复使用八次后,油酸的转化率仍为80.8%,由此表明其具有较高的催化活性和稳定性。高催化活性和稳定性是因为,纳米碳管的C 1s结合能较一般炭材料低,使得电子在其管状结构中的流动和逃逸非常容易,从而有助于负载于纳米碳管之上的活性组分之间发生强烈的相互作用,最终促使Ce~(3+)和Ti~(4+)分别与SO_4~(2-)形成稳定的配位键,增大催化剂的晶化程度,并使SO_4~(2-)与纳米碳管结合的更加牢固,增强了催化剂的稳定性,减少了催化剂中活性组分的流失。最后,由于SO_4~(2-)与Ce~(3+)的强相互作用,在不增加纳米碳管表面缺陷的情况下,改变了Ti~(4+)-SO_4~(2-)中表面原子的化学状态,使得S~(6+)离子和Ti~(4+)离子的吸电子能力增加,使催化剂以Lewis酸性活性位为主,避免了SO_4~(2-)/MWCNTs因为以Brnsted酸位为主,而在富含水的反应介质中,由于水合反应而降低其催化活性的现象发生。     

Synthesis and characterization of a nano‐hydroxyapatite/chitosan/polyethylene glycol nanocomposite for bone tissue engineering

A novel nanocomposite involving nano‐hydroxyapatite/chitosan/polyethylene glycol (n‐HAP/CS/PEG) has been successfully synthesized via co‐precipitation approach at room temperature. The purpose to synthesize such nanocomposite is to search for an ideal analogue which may mimick the composition of natural bone for bone tissue engineering with respect to suitable biocompatibility, cytotoxicity and mechanical properties. The FTIR spectra of n‐HAP/CS and n‐HAP/CS/PEG scaffolds indicated significant intermolecular interaction between the various components of both the nanocomposites. The results of XRD, TEM and TGA/DTA suggested that the crystallinity and thermal stability of the n‐HAP/CS/PEG scaffold have decreased and increased respectively, relative to n‐HAP/CS scaffold. The comparison of SEM images of both the scaffolds indicated that the incorporation of PEG influenced the surface morphology while a better in‐vitro bioactivity has been observed in n‐HAP/CS/PEG than in n‐HAP/CS based on SBF study, referring a greater possibility for making direct bond to living bone if implanted. Furthermore, MTT assay revealed superior non‐toxic nature of n‐HAP/CS/PEG to murine fibroblast L929 cells as compared to n‐HAP/CS. The comparative swelling studies of n‐HAP/CS/PEG and n‐HAP/CS scaffolds revealed a better swelling rate for n‐HAP/CS/PEG. Also n‐HAP/CS/PEG showed higher mechanical strength relative to n‐HAP/CS supportive of bone tissue ingrowths. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Separation and determination of polyethylene glycol fatty acid esters in cosmetics by a reversed-phase HPLC/ELSD

A comprehensive analytical method was established for the separation of polyethylene glycol (PEG) stearates according to the distribution of ethylene oxide (EO) and subsequent determination of the surfactants in cosmetic samples by using a high-performance liquid chromatography–evaporative light scattering detection. Separation of the PEG stearates comprising approximately up to 82 EO adducts was performed on a reversed-phase YMC-Pack C₈ column using water–acetonitrile gradient elution. The PEG oligomers were separated in order of the increasing number of EO adducts. Quantitation of the PEG fatty acid esters, which was separated as single peak per each component, was performed by chromatography on a reversed-phase Wakosil 10 C₁₈ column using water–methanol gradient elution. The standard curve to quantify the PEG stearates was constructed by the log–log plot, which showed good linearity with the correlation coefficients (R²) 0.998 and more. Working range, repeatability, limit of detection and recovery were acceptable for analysis of the surfactants in cosmetic products. The analytical methods were applied to characterize the PEG stearates according to the EO distributions, then to quantify the surfactants in cosmetic products.     

Kinetics,mass transfer,and thermodynamic and statistical modeling study for esterification of valeric acid with n‐butanol: Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis

The esterification of valeric acid with n‐butanol was studied with homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts. The activity and performance of homogeneous p‐toluenesulfonic acid and heterogeneous cation exchange resin catalysts Amberlyst 36, Indion 190, and Amberlite IRC‐50 were evaluated. The pseudo‐homogeneous kinetic model was used to investigate the kinetic parameters of homogeneous‐ and heterogeneous‐catalyzed esterification. The UNIFAC (universal functional activity coefficient) approach was used to study the nonideality of the esterification reaction. The reaction was statistically modeled and optimized by the application of response surface methodology. The effects of independent variables such as reaction temperature, initial molar ratio, and catalyst loading on the conversion of valeric acid were investigated. The optimized conditions for the esterification reaction catalyzed by Amberlyst‐36 were found as temperature 360.4 K, initial molar ratio 3.8, and catalyst loading 6.7 wt%. The predicted conversion (89%) at these optimized conditions is in good agreement with the experimental conversion (87.3 ± 1.6%).     

Oxone/Sodium Chloride: A Simple and Efficient Catalytic System for the Oxidation of Alcohols to Symmetric Esters and Ketones

An efficient method for the oxidation of alcohols is presented. The use of catalytic amounts of sodium chloride in combination with oxone allows the conversion primary aliphatic alcohols to symmetric esters. Secondary alcohols can be easily oxidized to ketones, and benzylic alcohols are converted to the corresponding aldehydes. The method is cost effective and enviromentally benign.