Thermogravimetric Evidence of Nickel or Copper Isomorphously Substituted into a Zeolite

The synthesis of pure silica ZSM-5 has been modified to produce highly crystalline material in the protonated form, necessary for catalytic activity, directly from a low water fluoride gel. Tetrahedrally co-ordinated divalent species of nickel and copper have been synthesised as salts of large organic cations and increasing mole fractions incorporated into the zeolite gels. The products have been analysed and characterised using simultaneous thermogravimetric and derivative thermogravimetric analysis (TG-DTG). The thermal decomposition under nitrogen of the metal associated cations, tetraethylammonium (TEA⁺), occluded within the zeolite channels is indicative and characteristic of the incorporation of heteroatoms into the zeolite framework. Anomalous losses in the systems can be explained by Jahn–Teller distortions. The mass losses increased with increased metal loading and were consistent with those reported in full water system, analysis also confirmed that the material was hydrophobic and thermally stable. Analysis by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) has confirmed the reliability of TG-DTG as a diagnostic tool. The maximum levels of substitution achieved were (mass%) Ni 3.93 and Cu 4.38. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

改性金属离子对Y型分子筛水热稳定性的影响

采用X射线粉末衍射（XRD）、固体核磁共振（MAS NMR）、扫描电镜（SEM）等分析手段研究了金属离子（Y、Ga、Cr、Zn、Cu）对Y型分子筛水热稳定性的影响。结果表明，金属离子Y的引入能抑制Y型分子筛晶胞收缩，避免骨架铝的脱除，显著提高了分子筛的水热稳定性；金属离子Zn、Cu的引入在一定程度上能较好地稳定分子筛骨架结构，但是其耐高温水热性能较差，经过800℃水热处理后，分子筛的骨架结构基本倒塌；金属离子Ga、Cr不同于Y、Zn、Cu，不能很好地稳定分子筛骨架结构，其耐高温水热性能介于两者之间。     

Thermogravimetric Evidence of Cobalt or Manganese Isomorphously Substituted into a Zeolite

Pure silica zeolite ZSM-5 has been synthesised in a slightly acidic aqueous fluoride medium which produces the protonated form of the zeolite ZSM-5 [1]. Tetrahalometallate [2] species of cobalt and manganese have been synthesised and increasing mole fractions incorporated into the zeolite synthesis gel. The products have been analysed and characterised using simultaneous thermogravimetric-derivative thermogravimetric analysis (TG-DTG). The thermal decomposition, under nitrogen of the associated tetraethylammonium (TEA⁺) and tetrapropylammonium (TPA⁺) cations occluded within the zeolite channels is indicative and characteristic of the incorporation of the heteroatoms into the zeolitic framework. Analysis by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) has confirmed the reliability of thermogravimetric (TG) and derived thermogravimetric analysis (DTG) as a diagnostic tool. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

双杂原子Ti-Mn-β沸石的合成、表征及催化苯酚羟化反应

采用水热合成法在SiO2-TiO2-MnO2-(TEA)2O-H2O-NH4F体系中合成了Ti-Mn-β沸石。 运用X射线衍射、红外光谱、固体紫外可见漫反射、热重-差热、扫描电子显微镜和X射线光电子能谱等技术手段对样品进行了表征,探讨了影响Ti-Mn-β沸石合成的因素。 Ti-Mn-β沸石在以H2O2为氧化剂的苯酚羟基化反应中表现出较好的催化活性,苯酚的转化率为29.8％,邻苯二酚和对苯二酚的选择性分别为70.9％和26％。     

A study of the enhanced oxidation of poly-N-vinylimidazole films on copper

The degradation of poly-N-vinylimidazole films on copper substrates was studied by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Infrared measurements on samples heated at 300°C for 15 minutes revealed that the oxidation of the polymer was accelerated by the copper. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy showed that a layer of copper oxide was formed on top of the oxidized film. Copper ions were also detected within the polymer layer. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

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Isotherms of copper cation sorption by H-ZSM-5 zeolite from aqueous and aqueous ammonia solutions of copper acetate, chloride, nitrate, and sulfate are considered in terms of Langmuir’s monomolecular adsorption model. Using UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, and temperatureprogrammed reduction with hydrogen and carbon monoxide, it has been demonstrated that the electronic state of the copper ions is determined by the ion exchange and heat treatment conditions. The state of the copper ions has an effect on the redox properties and reactivity of the Cu-ZSM-5 catalysts in the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO with propane and in N₂O decomposition. The amount of Cu²⁺ that is sorbed by zeolite H-ZSM-5 from aqueous solution and is stabilized as isolated Cu²⁺ cations in cationexchange sites of the zeolite depends largely on the copper salt anion. The quantity of Cu(II) cations sorbed from aqueous solutions of copper salts of strong acids is smaller than the quantity of the same cations sorbed from the copper acetate solution. When copper chloride or sulfate is used, the zeolite is modified by the chloride or sulfate anion. Because of the presence of these anions, the redox properties and nitrogen oxides removal (DeNO _x ) efficiency of the Cu-ZSM-5 catalysts prepared using the copper salts of strong acids are worse than the same characteristics of the sample prepared using the copper acetate solution. The addition of ammonia to the aqueous solutions of copper salts diminishes the copper salt anion effect on the amount of Cu(II) sorbed from these solutions and hampers the nonspecific sorption of anions on the zeolite surface. As a consequence, the redox and DeNO _x properties of Cu-ZSM-5 depend considerably on the NH₄OH/Cu²⁺ ratio in the solution used in ion exchange. The aqueous ammonia solutions of the copper salts with NH₄OH/Cu²⁺ = 6–10 stabilize, in the Cu-ZSM-5 structure, Cu²⁺ ions bonded with extraframework oxygen, which are more active in DeNO _x than isolated Cu²⁺ ions (which form at NH4OH/Cu2+ = 30) or nanosized CuO particles (which form at NH₄OH/Cu²⁺ = 3).     

Conditions for the formation of copper nanoparticles by reduction of copper(II) ions with hydrazine hydrate solutions

Optimal conditions were found for the preparation of copper nanoparticles in aqueous solution via reduction of copper(II) ions with hydrazine hydrate. The effects of ligand environment of copper(II) in the initial solution (hydrate, ammonia, citrate, and glycine complexes), concentration, pH, surfactants, temperature, and mode of heating were examined. The obtained colloidal systems were studied by optical spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, and atomic force microscopy. The examined colloids were found to contain generally spherical copper nanoparticles with a diameter of about 10 nm, which were coated with a copper(I) or copper(II) oxide and hydroxide film.     

L型沸石中镍、铕离子还原活性的研究

利用程序升温还原（ＴＰＲ）方法,研究了Ｌ型沸石基质中Ｎｉ~（２＋）、Ｅｕ~（３＋）离子的还原活性。同时,借助Ｘ光电子能谱（ＸＰＳ）技术,对Ｌ型沸石基质中Ｎｉ~（２＋）、Ｅｕ~（３＋）离子还原前后的价态进行了分析,结果表明Ｌ型沸石基质中Ｎｉ~（２＋）、Ｅｕ~（３＋）离子的还原活性较高,可被氢气还原为低价甚至零价。镍离子的存在能促进 Ｅｕ~（３＋）离子的还原,提高了Ｅｕ~（３＋）离子的还原百分比。     

The mechanism of electroreduction of nitrate ions on a hybrid electrode nanodispersed copper-MK-40 membrane

Based on a MK-40 sulfocation-exchange membrane, a hybride electrode material containing nanodispersed copper is prepared. The methods of scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis reveal the formation of copper agglomerates measuring 250–470 nm and consisting of individual particles of 20–30 nm. The procedure of multistage chemical deposition of copper into the ion-exchange carrier makes it possible to obtain a continuous cluster of metal particles which determines the electron conducting properties of the resulting hybrid material. The electrochemical activity of the nanocomposite electrode is studied in the reaction of nitrate ion electroreduction. Nanodispersed copper deposited into the membrane is shown to intensify the electroreduction of nitrate ions by a factor of 1.5–2 as compared with a compact copper electrode. The electroreduction of nitrate ions on compact copper is shown to involve 6 electrons, whereas the electroreduction on the nanocomposite involves 8 electrons. The electroreduction products of nitrate ions are identified by the IR spectroscopy method.     

以四乙基氢氧化铵-四甲基氯化铵为模板剂水热法合成 UZM-5 沸石

 以四乙基氢氧化铵 (TEAOH)-四甲基氯化铵 (TMACl) 为复合模板剂, 采用静态水热法合成了 UZM-5 沸石. 较为系统地考察了合成条件对 UZM-5 沸石的生长和晶化的影响, 并采用 X 射线衍射、红外光谱和热重等手段对样品进行了表征. 结果表明, 在 SiO2:(0.16~0.5)Al2O3:(0.4~1.0)TEAOH:(0.06~0.13)TMACl:20H2O 的初始反应物摩尔比条件下, 均能获得结晶良好的 UZM-5 沸石. 适宜的晶化温度为 403~423 K, 过高的晶化温度将导致无定形产物的生成. 当以硅溶胶为硅源时, 晶化只需 2 d, 而以硅酸或硅胶为硅源时则分别需要 4 d 和 5 d, 过长的晶化时间导致杂晶方钠石的生成. Na+ 的存在容易导致 UZM-9 沸石的生成, 影响产物的相选择性.     

Mononuclear-dinuclear equilibrium of grafted copper complexes confined in the nanochannels of MCM-41 silica

Following the structural concept of copper-containing proteins in which dinuclear copper centers are connected by hydroxide bridging ligands, a bidentate copper(II) complex has been incorporated into nano-confined MCM-41 silica by a multistep sequential grafting technique. Characterization by a combination of EPR spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV/Vis spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy , and solid-state (13)C and (29)Si cross-polarization magic-angle spinning (CP-MAS) NMR suggests that dinuclear Cu complexes are bridged by hydroxide and other counterions (chloride or perchlorate ions), similar to the situation for EPR-undetectable [Cu(II)···Cu(II)] dimer analogues in biological systems. More importantly, a dynamic mononuclear-dinuclear equilibrium between different coordination modes of copper is observed, which strongly depends on the nature of the counterions (Cl(-) or ClO(4)(-)) in the copper precursor and the pore size of the silica matrix (the so-called confinement effect). A proton-transfer mechanism within the hydrogen-bonding network is suggested to explain the dynamic nature of the dinuclear copper complex supported on the MCM-41 silica.     

Preparation of organomodified aluminosilicates for purification of biological solutions

Organomodified aluminosilicates for purification of biological solutions were prepared from a natural zeolite. The synthesis was performed by chemical deposition of chitosan on the zeolite surface followed by successive treatment with a solution of copper sulfate and a solution of potassium ferricyanide. The composition of sorbents was determined by elemental analysis. The physicochemical properties of the starting and modified zeolites were studied by the positron annihilation spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy, while the adsorption properties were examined by sorption of brilliant green. The adsorption behavior of the zeolites toward endotoxins was assessed. The sorbent containing the ferricyanide-chitosan complex was found to have the highest sorption capacity for lipopolyssacharides (endotoxins).     

Reaction of ammonium chloride with the copper(II) sulfide and oxide,and identification of the reaction products

The processes and products of the reaction of copper(II) sulfide and oxide with ammonium chloride were studied. The process of the copper(II) compounds hydrochlorination was investigated with thermogravimetry and kinetic studies. Reaction products were studied by infrared spectroscopy and X-ray phase analysis.     

Structure-directing roles and interactions of fluoride and organocations with siliceous zeolite frameworks

Interactions of fluoride anions and organocations with crystalline silicate frameworks are shown to depend subtly on the architectures of the organic species, which significantly influence the crystalline structures that result. One- and two-dimensional (2D) (1)H, (19)F, and (29)Si nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy measurements establish distinct intermolecular interactions among F(-) anions, imidazolium structure-directing agents (SDA(+)), and crystalline silicate frameworks for as-synthesized siliceous zeolites ITW and MTT. Different types and positions of hydrophobic alkyl ligands on the imidazolium SDA(+) species under otherwise identical zeolite synthesis compositions and conditions lead to significantly different interactions between the F(-) and SDA(+) ions and the respective silicate frameworks. For as-synthesized zeolite ITW, F(-) anions are established to reside in the double-four-ring (D4R) cages and interact strongly and selectively with D4R silicate framework sites, as manifested by their strong (19)F-(29)Si dipolar couplings. By comparison, for as-synthesized zeolite MTT, F(-) anions reside within the 10-ring channels and interact relatively weakly with the silicate framework as ion pairs with the SDA(+) ions. Such differences manifest the importance of interactions between the imidazolium and F(-) ions, which account for their structure-directing influences on the topologies of the resulting silicate frameworks. Furthermore, 2D (29)Si{(29)Si} double-quantum NMR measurements establish (29)Si-O-(29)Si site connectivities within the as-synthesized zeolites ITW and MTT that, in conjunction with synchrotron X-ray diffraction analyses, establish insights on complicated order and disorder within their framework structures.     

Thermochemical properties of copper forms of zeolite ZSM5 containing dimethylethylenediamine

Synthetic zeolite ZSM5 and its copper forms containing N,N-dimethylethylenediamine (dmen) have been investigated by CHN, energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis, X-ray powder diffractometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and continuous waves hydrogen nuclear magnetic resonance (CW ¹H NMR) spectroscopy. Thermal properties have been studied by methods of thermal analysis—TG, DTA and DTG in the temperature range 20-1000 °C in air atmosphere. Mass spectroscopy method was used for the study of the released gas products of thermal decomposition.The results of thermal analyses of two zeolitic samples Cu-ZSM5 and Cu(dmen)_xZSM5 (x depends on the mode of preparation) demonstrated their different thermal properties. The main part of the decomposition process of the samples Cu(dmen)_xZSM5 occurs at considerably higher temperatures than the boiling point of dimethylethylenediamine, proving strong bond and irreversibility of dmen-zeolite interaction. According to the results of mass spectroscopy the decomposition process in inert atmosphere is characterized by the development of a large spectrum of products with atomic mass from 18 to 447 atomic mass units as a consequence of the catalytic effect of the silicate surface.     

Removal of heavy metals and bacteria from aqueous solution by novel hydroxyapatite/zeolite nanocomposite,preparation, and characterization

In this study, a HAp/NaP nanocomposite was prepared by adding a synthesized nano-hydroxyapatite to zeolite NaP gel in the hydrothermal condition and used for the removal of lead(II) and cadmium(II) ions from aqueous solution. HAp/zeolite nanocomposite was then characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and Rietveld method, scanning electron microscope, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, and surface area and thermal analyses. Results suggested that the nanocomposite crystals of HAp were dispersed onto the zeolite external surface and/or encapsulated within the zeolite channels and pores. The potential of the composite in adsorption of heavy metals was investigated by using batch experiment. The metal concentration in the equilibrium C _e (mg/g) after adsorption with nanocomposite of HAp/NaP was analyzed using flame atomic adsorption spectrometry. The adsorption experiments were carried out at pH of 3–9. The influences of contact time, initial concentration, dose, and temperature on the adsorption of lead and cadmium ions were also studied. Results show that these nanocomposites have further adsorption related to NaP and HAp. They have great potential (about 95 %) for Pb(II) and Cd(II) adsorption at room temperature. The equilibrium process was described by Frendlich, Langmuir, Temkin, and Dubinin–Radushkevich (D-R) models. The kinetics data were successfully fitted by a pseudo-second-order model. The in vitro antibacterial activity of these composites was evaluated against Bacillus subtilis (as Gram-positive bacteria) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (as Gram-negative bacteria) and compared with standard drugs that show inhibition on bacterial growth.     

Zeolite framework stabilized copper complex inspired by the 2-His-1-carboxylate facial triad motif yielding oxidation catalysts

The stabilization of a mononuclear copper(II) complex with one MIm2Pr ligand [MIm2Pr = 3,3-bis(1-methylimidazol-2-yl)propionate] in the supercages of zeolite Y was attempted, and the resulting materials were tested for their activity in oxidation catalysis. The preparation procedure yielded initially two species (labeled 1 and 2) within the pore system of the zeolite material, which differ in molecular structure and chemical composition as determined by UV/vis, ESR, IR, and XAFS spectroscopy. In species 1, the copper was found to be five-coordinated, with one MIm2Pr ligand in a facial-type NNO coordination toward copper, the other two coordination sites being occupied by oxygen atoms from either the zeolite framework and/or a water molecule. The total charge of this complex is 1+. In species 2, the copper is surrounded by two MIm2Pr ligands, both in a facial-type coordination mode, identical to the homogeneous Cu(MIm2Pr)2 complex. This neutral species 2 is easily washed out of the zeolite, whereas the mononuclear species 1 remains inside the zeolite material upon washing. The spectroscopic characteristics and activity for 3,5-di-tert-butylcatechol and benzyl alcohol oxidation of species 1 compared closely with that of the zeolite-immobilized Cu(histidine) complexes but differed from that of the homogeneous Cu(MIm2Pr)2 complex. It was therefore found that encapsulation in zeolite offers a route to stabilize a 5-fold-coordinated copper complex with novel catalytic properties. This 1:1 Cu(MIm2Pr) complex is not formed in solution.     

Preparation and Characterization of Cu3V2O7(OH)2·2H2O Hollow Spheres from NazV6O16·3HzO Nanobelts

Monoclinic Cu3V2O7(OH)2·2H2O(copper polyvanadate) hollow spheres were prepared with Na2V6O16·3H2O nanobelts as V-precursor by hydrothermal method.The purity and structure of the products were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared(FTIR) spectroscopy,Raman spectroscopy,thermogravimetric analysis(TGA) and X-ray photoelecton spectroscopy(XPS).The morphology and size were observed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM).We found that the Kagomé staircase-structural copper polyvanadate hollow spheres with an average diameter of 7 μm could be easily synthesized via the reaction of Na2V6O16·3H2O nanobelts with sufficient copper sulfate.The dielectric property of the copper polyvanadate demonstrates that dielectric loss hardly changes when the frequency of applied electric field is higher than 100 kHz.The formation process of the hollow spheres is discussed in detail by the observation of a series of products prepared for different reaction time.     

Synthesis,characterization and TG-DTA study of diethyl 5-(4-hydroxyethoxyphenylazo)isophthalate

In this work, the hydration rate and products of blended zeolite cements were studied for periods up to 360 days. Thermoanalytical methods (TG/DTG and DTA) were applied in order to evaluate the hydration rate of blended cements, while. X-ray diffraction and FTIR spectroscopy were used in order to identify the hydrated products. As it is concluded the incorporation of zeolite in cement contributes to the consumption of Ca(OH)₂ formed during the cement hydration and the formation of cement-like hydrated products. The pozzolanic reaction of the zeolite is rather slow during the first days of hydration but it is accelerated after the 28 days.