Hydroxyl radical formation upon dark oxidation of reduced iron minerals: Effects of iron species and environmental factors

Dark oxidation of reduced iron minerals can produce hydroxyl radical under ambient conditions.     

低能氮离子注入乙醇重水溶液的GC-MS分析

将氮气常压弧光放电产生的N⁺在放电间隙电场的加速下“注入”到乙醇的重水溶液中,利用气相色谱-质谱(GC-MS)分析样品,证实有氘代产物(DCH₂CH₂OH)和羟基取代产物(DOCH₂CH₂OH)生成,这表明低能N⁺诱发水溶液中的反应与水分子分解产生的自由基有关.同时,产物中还检测到乙酸(CH₃COOD )和氨基乙醇(HOCH₂CH₂ND₂),说明反应是在氧化性氛围中进行的,而这种氧化作用可能亦与水分子分解产生的氢氧根自由基有关.氨基乙醇则可能是氮离子俘获重水中的氘形成氨基继而与乙醇反应生成的,这也是氮“沉积”在溶液中的重要形式.这些结果对初步揭示低能离子与水溶液体系反应的机理具有一定的意义.     

羟基自由基和鸟嘌呤-胞嘧啶碱基对反应的密度泛函理论研究

为了解决年龄衰老、基因突变和癌症等问题, 理解DNA的氧化损伤机理非常重要. 本文利用密度泛函方法和极化连续介质模型在液相条件下研究了羟基自由基夺取鸟嘌呤-胞嘧啶(GC)碱基对上5 个氢原子的反应机理. 研究结果表明, 所有的脱氢反应路径都是放热过程, 热力学上五个脱氢反应路径形成自由基的稳定性顺序是(H2b-GC)^·>(GC-H4b)^·>(GC-H6)^·>(GC-H5)^·~(H8-GC)^·, 其中H2b反应路径的能量变化最大, 说明该反应平衡时的转化率最高. 动力学上, 相对于反应复合物的局部反应能垒大小顺序是H2b     

Ab initio study of the two competitive channels HO2 + H → H2 + O2 and HO2 + H → H2O + O

Saddle point geometries and barrier heights have been calculated for the H abstraction reaction HO₂(²A″)+H(²S) → H₂(¹Σ⁺_g)+O₂(³Σ⁻_g) and the concerted H approach-O removing reaction HO₂ (²A″)+H(²S) → H₂O(¹A₁)+O(³P) by using SDCI wavefunctions with a valence double-zeta plus polarization basis set. The saddle points are found to be of C_s symmetry and the barrier heights are respectively 5.3 and 19.8 kcal by including size consistent correction. Moreoever kinetic parameters have been evaluated within the framework of the TST theory. So activation energies and the rate constants are estimated to be respectively 2.3 kcal and 0.4×10⁹ ℓ mol⁻¹ s⁻¹ for the first reaction, 20.0 kcal and 5.4.10⁻⁵ ℓ mol⁻¹ s⁻¹ for the second. Comparison of these results with experimental determinations shows that hydrogen abstraction on HO₂ is an efficient mechanism for the formation of H₂ + O₂, while the concerted mechanism envisaged for the formation of H₂O + O is highly unlikely.     

基于DFT计算的Pt(111)表面氧覆盖度和水合质子模型对氧还原反应路径的影响(英文)

利用基于平面波的密度泛函理论（DFT）计算研究了氧气分子在Pt(111)表面的吸附和解离,以及解离产物进一步质子化形成H₂O的过程. 通过使用不同尺寸的平板模型和在表面预吸附不同数量的氧原子,研究了氧覆盖度对氧还原反应（ORR）路径的影响,并对使用不同水合质子模型的计算结果进行了比较. 研究结果表明： 质子化的end-on化学吸附态OOH*的形成是ORR的初始步骤;OOH*能够转化形成非质子化的top-bridge-top化学吸附态O₂*,或者解离形成吸附的O*物种. 对不同氧覆盖度下各种可能步骤的活化能计算结果表明,O*的质子化形成OH*物种是ORR的速决步骤. 增加氧覆盖度时,该步骤的活化能减少. 此外,还发现使用比H₇O₃⁺更复杂的水合质子模型不会改变计算所得的反应路径.     

DELAYED FLUORESCENCE AND THE REVERSAL OF PRIMARY PHOTOCHEMISTRY IN RHODOPSEUDOMONAS VIRIDIS

Abstract— Delayed fluorescence from chromatophores of the photosynthetic bacterium Rhodopseudomonas viridis was measured at temperatures below 0°C. A component with a decay half-time of about 7 ms was found. Its intensity was directly proportional to the number of reaction centers in the P985⁺·A^- state. During prolonged illumination it faded as electrons moved forward along the electron transport chain from the primary acceptor, A, (P985⁺·A^-→P985⁺·A), and its decay in the dark paralleled the disappearence of the P985⁺ electron paramagnetic resonance absorption. The data suggest that this component of delayed fluorescence results from a direct reversal of the primary light reaction. While the rate of the P985⁺middot;A^-→P985·A reaction was almost independent of temperature, delayed fluorescence intensity displayed an apparent activation energy of 0°2 eV. It is concluded that the P985⁺·A^-→P985·A reaction proceeds by parallel radiative and nonradiative routes. The direct proportionality between delayed fluorescence and the concentration of P985⁺·A^- pairs seems to preclude an involvement of triplet-triplet annihilation or dependence of delayed fluorescence upon the variable prompt fluorescence yield.     

Structure and stability of (CuNO) isomers

Quantum-mechanical calculations have been performed on various isomers of the (CuNO)⁺ system. A ²Π ground state is found for the linear CuNO⁺ and CuON⁺ isomers and a ²A′ state for the bent CuNO⁺ and CuON⁺ isomers. Energy calculations indicate that the linear CuNO⁺ structure is the most stable, the bent CuNO⁺ and CuON⁺ and the linear CuON⁺ structures are at 0.86 eV, 0.99 eV and 1.04 eV above this respectively. In the CuNO⁺ → CuON⁺ interconversion between the linear isomers, three transition states are involved, whereas the bent CuNO⁺ isomer is found to be an intermediate species. The isomerization barriers, dissociation energies, equilibrium geometries and vibration frequencies are given for all isomers in their ground and first excited states.     

过氧硝酸乙酰酯分解反应的速率常数

在G3MP2B3结构优化和能量计算的基础上, 采用RRKM理论和疏松过渡态模型重新估算了过氧硝酸乙酰酯(PAN)的热分解反应PAN→CH₃C(O)OO+NO₂(R1)的反应速率常数, 得到与实验值吻合的结果.用同样的模型计算了PAN→CH₃C(O)O+NO₃(R2)的反应速率常数. 结果表明, 在相同的反应条件下, R1是主要的分解通道, R2是次要通道, R2的反应速率常数比R1的小两个数量级.     

Mechanism for resonant O electron stimulated desorption from condensed O2. Non-adiabatic transitions and dynamics

Absolute kinetic energy distributions and yields associated with ground state ³P and excited state ¹D oxygen atoms have been obtained for O⁻ anion electron stimulated desorption from condensed O₂ in the electron energy range 6–15 eV. The observed yields are understood as resulting essentially from dissociative electron attachment reactions via the two lowest ²Σ⁺_g O⁻₂ resonance states through adiabatic and non-adiabatic transitions to the limits O⁻(²P) + O(³P) and O⁻(²P) + O(¹D). The kinetic energy distributions show the prominent role of electron multiple collision processes and post-dissociation interactions of the O⁻ anions in the condensed phase.     

Nitrite formation in the radiolysis of aerated aqueous solutions of ammonia

Gamma irradiation of aerated aqueous solutions of ammonia leads to the formation of nitrite as a radiolytic product. Its yield increases with increasing concentration of NH₃ as well as O₂. OH radicals react with NH₃ to give NH₂ radicals, which in the presence of O₂ form NH₂O₂ radicals. These radicals finally lead to the formation of nitrite. G(NO₂⁻) decreases with increasing radiation dose due to secondary reactions. Its initial yield, however, is more than 1/2G_OH, while hydrogen peroxide yield is less than the expected value viz. G(H₂O₂) + 1/2G(e_aq⁻), indicating its participation in reactions with radiation produced free radicals. G(H₂) is 0.35 in aerated aqueous solutions of 10⁻³ mol dm⁻³ NH₃ and 0.23 in the absence of oxygen. Implications of these results to the use of NH₃ in primary coolant water of pressurized water nuclear power reactors of the VVER type are discussed.     

Theoretical study of the reaction of Cu with OCS

The reactivity of Cu⁺ with OCS on both singlet and triplet potential energy surfaces (PES) has been investigated at the UB3LYP/6-311+G(d) level. The object of this investigation was the elucidation of the reaction mechanism. The calculated results indicated that both the C–S and C–O bond activations proceed via an insertion–elimination mechanism. Intersystem crossing between the singlet and triplet surfaces may occur along both the C–S and C–O bond activation branches. The ground states of CuS⁺ and CuO⁺ were found to be triplets, whereas CuCO⁺ and CuCS⁺ have singlet ground states. The C–S bond activation is energetically much more favorable than the C–O bond activation. All theoretical results are in line with early experiments.     

EPR study of the radicals formed upon UV irradiation of ceria-based photocatalysts

EPR measurements reveal remarkable differences on the type of radicals produced after UV illumination of TiO₂, CeO₂ and 0.8% CeO₂/TiO₂ photocatalysts. Photoactivation of the TiO₂ sample in vacuum results in the formation of Ti⁴⁺–O⁻ species and a small amount of Ti³⁺ centers. In the presence of adsorbed oxygen, irradiation of this material also generates Ti⁴⁺–O₃⁻ radicals. In the case of the CeO₂/TiO₂ catalyst, the ceria component is present in a highly dispersed state, as indicated by XRD and UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS) results. Accordingly, the only type of Ce⁴⁺–O₂⁻ adducts generated on the CeO₂/TiO₂ sample are indicative of the presence of two-dimensional patches of ceria on the anatase surface. On the other hand, photoactivation of the CeO₂/TiO₂ sample in the presence of oxygen also leads to the formation of some Ti⁴⁺–O⁻ and Ti³⁺ centers. In the case of the CeO₂ sample, superoxide radicals are observed upon irradiation in vacuum and subsequent oxygen adsorption. Further irradiation of this material in the presence of oxygen increases the amount of Ce⁴⁺–O₂⁻ radicals and simultaneously generates new species, which are tentatively assigned to Ce⁴⁺–O₂H radicals. Photocatalytic activity was tested for toluene oxidation, and the results obtained show that the photodegradation rate is slightly lower for CeO₂/TiO₂ than for the TiO₂ sample. However, the selectivity towards benzaldehyde (6–13%) is comparable for both materials. In the case of CeO₂, the photo-oxidation rate is an order of magnitude lower than for TiO₂, although mineralization of toluene is almost complete. Photoactivity results are discussed in connection with the characteristics of the radicals observed.     

Formation Mechanism and Emission Spectrum of AlO Radicals in Reaction of Laser－ablated Al Atom and Oxygen

IntroductionLaser ablation has been applied broadly toplasma production,cluster formation,nanometermaterial and thin film material preparation[1,2 ] .Us-ing spectroscopic technique and mass spectrometryto identify the transient species formed in the pro-cess could provide much useful information aboutthe prosperity ofplasma,the mechanism of materi-al growth[3 ,4] .Aluminum is an important metal material andwidely used in industry and daily life. To study thereaction mechanism of Al atoms with…     

Anomalous excimer formation of a pyrenyl derivative having a mesogen group of alkoxycyanobiphenyl in its smectic mesophase

The direct photolysis of 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate) (ABTS) in aqueous solution was investigated under monochromatic ultraviolet (UV) irradiation at 254 nm. ABTS was found to be directly photolyzed by UV irradiation to yield the one-electron oxidized radical, ABTS⁺, which is a blue-green colored persistent radical species that has strong visible absorption bands. The photochemical production of ABTS⁺ was strongly dependent on the solution pH and the presence of dissolved oxygen. The presence of dissolved oxygen increased the quantum yields at pH 3, whereas it inhibited the production of ABTS⁺ at pH 6.5. Spectrophotometric and spectrofluorometric data indicated that ABTS photolysis may occur as a result of the transfer of one-electron between the singlet excited state and the ground state of ABTS. Observations made during UV/H₂O₂ experiments with ABTS suggested that the dependence of the photoloysis of ABTS on the solution pH and the presence of dissolved oxygen is related to the role of the hydroperoxyl/superoxide radical (HO₂/O₂⁻), which appears to be formed via a secondary reaction of the reduced intermediate of ABTS with dissolved oxygen. The proposed photolytic reactions were supported by the observed stoichiometry between the amount of ABTS⁺ radicals produced and the amount of ABTS molecules decomposed.     

Photochemistry of perfluoroacyl halides in the presence of O2 and CO

Photolyses of CF₃C(O)X and C₂F₅C(O)X (X=Cl, F) at 254 nm in the presence of O₂ yield the perfluorinated radicals C₂F₅O (C₂) and CF₃O (C₁), respectively. The C₂ radicals decompose to give CF₃ radicals:

C₂F₅O→CF₃+CF₂O

which, in turn, react with O₂ leading to the formation of C₁ radicals. When in addition to O₂, CO is present, the C₁ radicals react with it leading to its catalytic oxidation to CO₂. The trioxide CF₃OC(O)O₃C(O)OCF₃ was observed following the photolysis of all four halides in the presence of O₂ and CO.

The other radical partners coming from the initial step in the photolysis (XC(O)) as well as the products of their reaction with O₂ (XC(O)O_y, y=1, 2) do not react with CO but when X=F they lead to the formation of a new stable peroxy molecule with the formula CF₃OC(O)O₂C(O)F. Some of the properties of this new molecule, its stability and its IR features are presented in this work.     

CH3CF2O2与HO2自由基反应机理的理论研究

用密度泛函理论(DFT)的B3LYP方法，在6-311G、6-311+G(d)、6-311++G(d, p) 基组水平上研究了CH₃CF₂O₂与HO₂自由基反应机理. 结果表明, CH3CF₂O₂与HO₂自由基反应存在两条可行的通道. 通道CH3CF₂O₂＋HO₂→IM1→TS1→CH₃CF₂OOH＋O₂的活化能为77.21 kJ•mol^－1，活化能较低，为主要反应通道，其产物是O₂和CH₃CF₂OOH. 这与实验结果是一致的；而通道CH₃CF₂O₂＋HO₂→IM2→TS2→IM3→TS3→IM4＋IM5→IM4＋TS4→IM4＋OH＋O₂→TS5＋OH＋O₂→CH₃＋CF₂O＋OH＋O₂→CH₃OH＋CF₂O＋O₂的控制步骤活化能为93.42 kJ•mol^－1，其产物是CH₃OH、CF₂O和O₂. 结果表明这条通道也能发生，这与前人的实验结果一致.     

The chemical production of electronically excited states in the H/NF2 system

A mixture of NF₃ and Ar is passed through an rf discharge in a flow-system to produce, among other species, F and NF₂. When H₂, D₂, or CH₄ are added downstream, reactions with F atoms produce vibrationally excited HF or DF together with H, D, or CH₃. The latter free radicals can react with NF₂, probably by an elimination reaction to produce electronically excited NF: NF₂(²B₁) + H(D, CH₃) → HF^*(DF^* + NF(a¹Δ). A vibrational-to-electronic energy transfer process between the products of this reaction then produces the next higher state of NF: HF(ν 2) + NF(a¹Δ) → HF(ν−2) + NF(b¹Σ⁺). A similar transfer process has also been found between the electronically excited a¹Δ states of O₂ and NF: O₂(a¹Δ) + NF(a¹Δ) → O₂(X³Σ⁻) + NF(b¹Σ⁺). The H or D atoms but not the CH₃ radicals are then found to react with either NF(a¹Δ) or NF(X³Σ⁻) to produce electronically excited N(₂D) atoms, which in turn react with the NF(a¹Δ) molecules to produce N₂(B³Π_g). The observed nitrogen first positive radiation has been demonstrated to be produced entirely by this reaction mechanism rather than by the N(⁴S) recombination that accounts for the Rayleigh afterglow. In addition, the occurrence of the reaction N(₂D) + N₂O → NO(B²Π_r) + N₂ (X¹Σ⁺_g) has been verified. Finally we have observed emission at 3344 Å, which we attribute to the NF(A³Π), which has not been previously reported.     

EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE AND pH ON THE QUENCHING OF TRIPLET LUMIFLAVIN IN THE PRESENCE AND ABSENCE OF FERRI- AND FERROCYANIDE

Abstract— –Flash photolysis at 450 nm over the temperature range 0.8–60°C was used to determine Arrhenius parameters for the first and second order disappearance of triplet lumiflavin (1.66 µ .M ) at a flash energy of 2 kj in deaerated phosphate buffer at varying pH:
³Lf → Lf₀
³Lf +³Lf → Lf₀+ Lf₀
Arrhenius parameters were also determined for the pseudo first-order quenching of triplet lumiflavin by 10 µ M ferri- and ferrocyanide ions,
³Lf + Fe³⁺→ Fe³⁺→ Lf₀+ Fe³⁺ (energy transfer)
³Lf + Fe²⁺→ Lf^-+ Fe³⁺ (electron transfer)
and for disappearance of the semireduced lumiflavin in the presence of ferrocyanide at pH 6.8, by the second-order reaction
Lf^-+Lf ^-→ Lf₀+ Lf⁼.     

Enhanced Peroxymonosulfate Activation by NixCo1-xOOH for Efficient Catalytic Oxidation of Organic Pollutants

Peroxymonosulfate(PMS) has received increasing attention as viable technology for recalcitrant organics removal from polluted waters. Although promising, alternative heterogeneous catalysts with stable structure, strong hydrophilicity, environmental friendliness and excellent catalytic performance are highly desirable to facilitate the wide industrialization of PMS. In this work, Ni doped CoOOH catalyst was employed as PMS activator. Ni dopant had a significant influence on the morphology, structure and catalytic performance of CoOOH. NiojCoo.gOOH exhibited the best catalytic performance. Reaction rate ofNio.2Coo.8OOH was 2, 4, and 4.4 times that of CoOOH, CoFe2O4 and CO3O4, respectively. Moreover, Ni。2C00.8OOH/PMS system had potential application to organic pollutants and displayed a great catalytic activity over a broader pH value(e.g., 4-10). More importantly, Ni doping accelerated the transfonnation of Co(Ⅲ) and Co(Ⅱ) and formed active species CoOH^+ and NiOH^+ which were responsible to the enhancement of PMS activation.OH, SO4^-:O2^- and 1^O2 were detected, indicating both non-radical and radical processes in the Nio.2Coo.8OOH/PMS system. These findings provide a promising alternative to mixed-metal oxyhydroxides catalysts for PMS activation, demonstrating a great potential in environmental remediation and wastewater treatment.     

The chemistry of peroxovanadium species in aqueous solutions. Structure and reactivity of a neutral diperoxovanadium complex as provided by V-NMR data, ab initio calculations and kinetic results

The addition of hydrogen peroxide to vanadium (V) precursors in aqueous acidic solutions leads to the formation of a cationic monoperoxospecies [VO(O₂)]⁺ and an anionic diperoxocomplex [VO(O₂)₂]⁻, depending on the pH and on the excess of H₂O₂. The latter may undergo protonation to form the neutral complex [HVO(O₂)₂]. ⁵¹V-NMR data and ab initio calculations suggest that the neutral complex is formed via protonation of a peroxide oxygen and that in such a species, as well as in the other two peroxovanadium derivatives, the usual η² arrangement of the peroxo groups is maintained. The comparison of reactivity data of the three complexes in the self-decomposition reaction and in the oxidation of uracil, indicates that the neutral diperoxocomplex exhibits an oxidizing power considerably larger than that of the other two peroxovanadium species.