NO Fluorescence Sensing by Europium Tetracyclines Complexes in the Presence of H2O2

The effect on the fluorescence of the europium:tetracycline (Eu:Tc), europium:oxytetracycline (Eu:OxyTc) and europium:chlortetracycline (Eu:ClTc) complexes in approximately 2:1 ratio of nitric oxide (NO), peroxynitrite (ONOO^?), hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) and superoxide (O₂ ^·?) was assessed at three ROS/RNS concentrations levels, 30 °C and pH 6.00, 7.00 and 8.00. Except for the NO, an enhancement of fluorescence intensity was observed at pH 7.00 for all the europium tetracyclines complexes—the high enhancement was observed for H₂O₂. The quenching of the fluorescence of the Tc complexes, without and with the presence of other ROS/RNS species, provoked by NO constituted the bases for an analytical strategy for NO detection. The quantification capability was evaluated in a NO donor and in a standard solution. Good quantification results were obtained with the Eu:Tc (3:1) and Eu:OxyTc (4:1) complexes in the presence of H₂O₂ 200 μM with a detection limit of about 3 μM (Eu:OxyTc).     

Investigation of Europium (III)-Rutin Complex in Water-Ethanolic Solution

Abstract

The composition and the stability constant of Eu(III)-rutin complex were determined by suitable spectrophotometric methods and pH-metric measurements. The formation of a (Eu(C₂₇H₂₆O₁₆H₃)₂)⁺ complex whose concentration stability constant β₂ ranged from 10.59 at pH=5.0 to 7.21 at pH=8.0, was established. Spectrophotometric determination of Eu(III) by means of the reaction of complex formation with rutin, was investigated. It was found that Eu(III) can be determined in the range from 5×10^?6 to 7.5×10^?5M. All investigations were carried out with 70% ethanolic solutions at room temperature (20°C), whereas spectrophotometric investigations were performed in the presence of a buffer, at constant pH values and ionic strength (0.015). The determination of the complex composition was done at pH=5.6, and that of Eu(III) at pH=6.3.     

草酸铕颗粒微米层状颗粒的合成及其光学性能

在室温条件下, 以柠檬酸钠为辅助剂, 通过简单沉淀法合成了草酸铕Eu₂(C₂O₄)₃·10H₂O微米层状颗粒. 应用X射线衍射、X射线电子能谱、场发射扫描电子显微镜、光致发光光谱对Eu₂(C₂O₄)₃·10H₂O结构与性能进行了表征. 讨论了草酸铕微米层状颗粒可能的形成机理.     

Synthesis and Luminescence of a Novel Conjugated Europium Complex with 6-Aniline Carbonyl 2-Pyridine Carboxylic Acid

A novel organic ligand, 6-aniline carbonyl 2-pyridine carboxylic acid (HAP), and the corresponding europium complex, tris(6-aniline carbonyl 2-pyridine carboxylato) europium (III) (Eu-AP) have been designed and synthesized. The results showed that Eu-AP was a conjugated complex, emitting strong red luminescence. The lifetimes of ⁵D₀ of Eu³⁺ in the complex were examined using time-resolved spectroscopic analysis, and the lifetime value was 0.55 ± 0.01 ms for solid Eu(AP)₃. Thermogravimetric analysis showed that the europium complex had good thermal stability.     

The calculation of the superexchange interaction parameters in Europium chalcogenides

The superexchange interaction parameters have been calculated for a series of Eu-chalcogenides EuX (X = O, S, Se, Te). The calculation has been made in a many-electron model for the chosen complex Eu₁-X-Eu₂ with the account of the non-orthogonality of the wave functions at different centers. The influence of the remaining crystal ions has been taken into account in the model of point charges creating a non-homogeneous potential in the region of the chosen complex. The results obtained are compared with the experimental values of the I₂ parameter for the given compounds.     

Elucidation of Selectivity for Uranyl Ions with an ICT Organosilane-Modified Fluorescent Receptor

A fluorescent receptor, isocyanatopropyl trimethoxysilane grafted 9-amino acridine (AcI), was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, FTIR and NMR spectroscopy. Photophysical properties and pH-dependent fluorescence behavior of AcI were investigated and its complex stoichiometry with uranyl ion was elucidated. Change in fluorescence emission of AcI with pH of the solution was observed and pKa value was determined by using integrated emission intensity versus pH. It was found that AcI exhibited fluorescence enhancement, which can be attributed to an internal charge transfer (ICT) mechanism, upon titration with uranyl ions in mixture of ethanol-buffer solution while the fluorescence emission of AcI was not affected by addition of other divalent transition metal ions except mercury (II) ions. On the other hand, the both fluorescence and UV-vis titration measurements revealed unique selectivity for uranyl ions over the interfering mercury (II) ions. The spectrofluorometric titration clarified that uranyl interacted with AcI to form AcI ₂(UO ₂ ^2?+ )₃ (2:3) complex structure with an apparent association constant of K?=?7.41?×?10⁶ M^?2/3. The interference effect of some cations on fluorescence enhancement exhibited by complex was also tested.     

Crystal structure of Ni(II) complex and fluorescence properties of Zn(II) complex with the Schiff base derived from diethenetriamine and PMBP

The Schiff base, H₂L, was derived from 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzoyl-5-pyrazolone (PMBP) and diethenetriamine. The crystal structure of [NiL(C₂H₅OH)]·H₂O obtained from ethanol solution was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The coordination geometry of Ni(II) ion is a distorted octahedron with three oxygen atoms and three nitrogen atoms. Under the excitation of ultraviolet light, strong fluorescence of solid Zn(II) complex was observed. In addition, the fluorescence enhancement was obtained in the presence of Zn²⁺ in THF solution of the ligand, indicating that H₂L may be a potential fluorescent sensor for Zn²⁺.     

Determination of Meloxicam Using Europium Sensitized Luminescence in the Presence of Co-Luminescence Reagents

A sensitive time- resolved luminescence method for the determination of meloxicam (MX) in methanol and in aqueous solution is described. The method is based on the luminescence sensitization of europium (Eu³⁺) by formation of ternary complex with MX in the presence of 1,10- phenanthroline as coligand, Tween-80 as surfactant and gadolinium ion as a co-luminescence reagent. The signal for Eu- MX-1, 10- phenanthroline is monitored at λ_ex = 360 nm and λ_em = 620 nm. Optimum conditions for the formation of the complex in aqueous system were 0.01 M TRIS buffer, pH 8.0, 1,10- phenanthroline (6.0 × 10⁻⁶ M) , Gd³⁺ (7.0 × 10⁻⁶ M), Tween-80 (0.28%) and 1.75 mM of Eu³⁺ which allows the determination of 20–800 ppb of MX with limit of detection (LOD) of 7 ppb. The relative standard deviations of the method range between 0.1 and 1.1% indicating excellent reproducibility of the method. The proposed method was successfully applied for the assay of MX in pharmaceutical formulations, plasma and in urine samples. Average recoveries of 99.8 ± 1.1%, 100.2 ± 0.9% and 100.9 ± 1.1% were obtained for MX in tablet, plasma and urine sample respectively.     

Structural Investigation and Photoluminescent Properties of Gadolinium(III), Europium(III) and Terbium(III) 3-Mercaptopropionate Complexes

This work reports on the synthesis, crystallographic determination and spectroscopic characterization of gadolinium(III), terbium(III) and europium(III) 3-mercaptopropionate complexes, aqua-tris(3-mercaptopropionate)lanthanide(III) - [Ln(mpa)₃(H₂O)]. The Judd-Ofelt intensity parameters were experimentally determined from emission spectrum of the [Eu(mpa)₃(H₂O)]complex and they were also calculated from crystallographic data. The complexes are coordination polymers, where the units of each complex are linked together by carboxylate groups leading to an unidimensional and parallel chains that by chemical interactions form a tridimensional framework. The emission spectrum profile of the [Eu(mpa)₃(H₂O)] complex is discussed based on point symmetry of the europium(III) ion, that explains the bands splitting observed in its emission spectrum. Photoluminescent analysis of the [Gd(mpa)₃(H₂O)] complex show no efficient ligand excitation but an intense charge transfer band. The excitation spectra of the [Eu(mpa)₃(H₂O)] and [Tb(mpa)₃(H₂O)] complexes do not show evidence of energy transfer from the ligand to the excited levels of these trivalent ions. Therefore the emission bands are originated only by direct f-f intraconfigurational excitation of the lantanide(III) ions.     

Effects of high frequency ultrasound irradiation on incorporation of SiO2 particles within polypyrrole films

This paper deals with the effect of ultrasound on polypyrrole/SiO₂ composite film elaboration through various steps (particle dispersion, electrosynthesis). Experiments were carried out on stainless steel in phosphoric acid solution. An efficient method for dispersion of SiO₂ particles prior to electropolymerization, based on low frequency irradiation (20 kHz), was proposed. It was shown that mechanical effects of high frequency ultrasound (i.e. mass transfer improvement) led to enhancement of electropolymerization kinetics. Scanning electron microscopy imaging and glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy revealed localization of SiO₂ particles in the outer region of the films as well as better incorporation of particles under high frequency ultrasound irradiation. Finally, anticorrosion behavior of formed films was investigated in sodium chloride solution by Open Circuit Potential and anodic polarization methods. The results showed that polypyrrole/SiO₂ films elaborated under ultrasound irradiation exhibit the best protective performances.     

Surface functionalization of silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles for covalent attachment of cholesterol oxidase

A systematic approach towards the fabrication of highly functionalized silica shell magnetic nanoparticles, presently used for enzyme immobilization, is herein fully presented. The synthesis of bare maghemite (γ-Fe₂O₃) nanoparticles was accomplished by thermal co-precipitation of iron ions in ammonia alkaline solution at harsh reaction conditions, respectively. Primary surface engineering of maghemite nanoparticles was successfully performed by the proper deposition of silica onto nanoparticles surface under strictly regulated reaction conditions. Next, the secondary surface functionalization of the particles was achieved by coating the particles with organosilane followed by glutaraldehyde activation in order to enhance protein immobilization. Covalent immobilization of cholesterol oxidase was attempted afterwards. The structural and magnetic properties of magnetic silica nanocomposites were characterized by TEM and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) instruments. X-ray diffraction measurements confirmed the spinel structure and average size of uncoated maghemite nanoparticles to be around 20 nm in diameter. SEM-EDS spectra indicated a strong signal for Si, implying the coating procedure of silica onto the particles surface to be successfully accomplished. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectra analysis confirmed the binding of amino silane molecules onto the surface of the maghemite nanoparticles mediated Si-O-Si chemical bonds. Compared to the free enzyme, the covalently bound cholesterol oxidase retained 50% of its activity. Binding of enzyme onto chemically modified magnetic nanoparticles via glutaraldehyde activation is a promising method for developing biosensing components in biomedicine.     

Preparation, Crystal Structures and Luminescent Properties of Terbium and Europium Complexes with a New Amino-Alkenone Type Ligand

Solid complexes of terbium and europium nitrates with an amino-alkenone type ligand, 1-[2-(6-methylpyridin-2-ylamino)-5,6-dihydro-4H-pyran-3-yl]ethanone (L) have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, conductivity measurements, and IR spectra. The crystal and molecular structures of the complexes [TbL₂(NO₃)₃(H₂O)]·CHCl₃ (1) and [EuL₂(NO₃)₃(H₂O)]·CH₃CO₂C₂H₅ (2) have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. And the coordination spheres of the complexes are similar. At the same time, the luminescent properties of the Tb³⁺ complex in solid state and in solvents were investigated at room temperature. Under the excitation of UV light, Tb(III) complex exhibited characteristic emissions but not for the Eu(III) complex. The lowest triplet state energy level of the ligand in the complex matches better to the resonance level of Tb(III) than Eu(III) ion.     

Superconductivity with Europium

EuIr₂ becomes superconducting at 0.2 K. Arc melting this compound raises T_c to 2.6 K, in an apparently different and unidentified structure. These are the first superconductors containing Eu.     

Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Nucleic Acids at Electrodes Modified with Nylon and Nitrocellulose Membranes

Electrocatalytic oxidation of guanine in DNA was detected at tin-doped indium oxide electrodes modified with nylon and nitrocellulose polymers. The catalytic oxidation occurs via oxidation at the electrode of the complex Ru(bpy) ₃ ²⁺ to the 3+ state, which is then reduced back to the 2+ state by guanine in DNA (bpy = 2,2-bipyridine). Catalysis is observed as a current enhancement in the cyclic voltammogram of Ru(bpy) ₃ ²⁺ when DNA is immobilized in the film. As seen in solution, the catalytic enhancement in the nitrocellulose film is lower at 800 mM NaCl than without added salt because electrostatic binding of the Ru(bpy) ₃ ²⁺ to the DNA at low salt increases the catalytic rate constant. The cyclic voltammogram of Os(bpy) ₃ ²⁺ , which does not oxidize guanine, exhibits less current in the presence of DNA because binding to the immobilized DNA precludes communication of the metal complex with the electrode. Electrodes modified with poly[C] gave no enhancement; however, catalytic current was observed upon hybridization to poly[G]. Exposure of the poly[C] electrode to random single-stranded DNA gave no catalytic current. Glassy carbon electrodes modified with the membranes behaved in a manner similar to that of the metal oxide electrodes.     

Pyrophosphate Selective Recognition in Aqueous Solution Based on Fluorescence Enhancement of a New Aluminium Complex

A novel and simple fluorescence enhancement method for selective pyrophosphate(PPi) sensing was proposed based on a 1:1 metal complex formation between bis(8-hydroxy quinoline-5-solphonat) chloride aluminum(III) (Al(QS)₂Cl), (L) and PPi in aqueous solution. The linear response range covers a concentration range of 1.6 × 10⁻⁷ to 1.0 × 10⁻⁵ mol/L of PPi and the detection limit of 2.3 × 10⁻⁸ mol/L. The association constant of L-PPi complex was calculated 2.6 × 10⁵ L/mol. L was found to show selectively and sensitively fluorescence enhancement toward PPi over than I₃^-, NO₃^-, CN⁻, CO₃²⁻, Br⁻, Cl⁻, F⁻, H₂PO4⁻ and SO₄²⁻, which was attributed to higher stability of inorganic complex between pyrophosphate and L.     

Europium valencies in substituted EuCu2Si2 systems

Mössbauer studies of¹⁵¹Eu in EuCu_2?x Pt _x Si₂, EuCu₂Si_2?x Ge _x and Eu _x Gd_1?x Mn₂Si₂ (x≤0.25) at temperatures between 90 K and 425 K have been performed. All spectra are composed of at least two subspectra, corresponding to stable Eu²⁺ and intermediate valent Eu. The isomer shift of the stable divalent Eu (ordered magnetically up to 400 K in Eu_0.25Gd_0.75Mn₂Si₂) isS ₂=?7.5 mm/sec in comparison toS ₂=?10.5 mm/s for stable Eu²⁺ in EuMn₂Ge₂. This shows that the Eu²⁺ is under heavy internal pressure in these systems. From the temperature dependence of the hyperfine interaction parameters and line intensities conclusions are derived concerning interconfigurational excitation energies, their inhomogeneous width and recoil free fraction behaviour.     

Spectroscopic Determination of Heparin Sodium Using Europium (III) as a Probe Ion

Abstract

A sensitive, rapid, accurate and precise procedure for the microdetermination of heparin sodium in bulk, in injection and in blood serum. The procedure was built around the fact that heparin possesses many active binding sites; carboxylic, hydroxylic, amino and sulphonated groups, which are strongly bound to Eu³⁺ ions. Such binding enhances the europium emission at 616 nm which is a forbidden transition. The emission of europium at 592 nm comes from a non hypersensitive transition and is not affected by the ligand which is bound to europium ions. The intensity ratio R, defined as I₅₉₂/I₆₁₆ was used to determine the amount of free and bound europium ions. There is a linear relationship between bound europium ions and heparin sodium within the concentration range 1–12 ug. mL^?1 (0.07–0.84 USP. IN). Reaction conditions were studied and percentage recoveries was 99.77 ± 1.68. The relative stability of the complex was 1.2E⁵ and the correlation coefficient was 0.99923. Heparin was isolated from serum using ECTEOLA-cellulose and Sephadex G25 columns. The method shows good agreement with an anilinonaphthalene-1-sulfonate (ANS) and protamine fluorometric method.     

SURFACE CAPPING OF TiO2 COLLOIDAL NANOPARTICLES STUDIED BY FOURIER TRANSFORM RAMAN SPECTRA

Surface capping of TiO₂ colloid nanoparticles with tetrasulfonated gallium phthalocyanine chloride (GaTsPc) was studied by Fourier Transform (FT) Raman spectra. A striking FT-Raman signal enhancement of GaTsPc is observed, indicating that a surface complex is formed during surface capping of GaTsPc dye molecules on TiO₂ colloid via sulfonate groups. This effect is attributed to a strong Raman resonance with the charge transfer transition in the surface complex. Surface complexation also have considerable influences on the FT-Raman signals for TiO₂ nanoparticles.     

Biquadratic exchange interactions in the Europium monochalcogenides

We have examined the biquadratic exchange interaction strengths in the Europium monochalcogenides EuO, EuS, EuSe and EuTe using magnetization data of the paramagnetic phase and elaborate the consequences this additional interaction mechanism has on the magnetic phase diagrams of EuSe and EuTe. It is shown that the cubic susceptibility χ₃ obeys a Curie-Weiss law at suffciently high temperatures and that the associated Curie-Weiss temperature θ₃ is a measure for the biquadratic interaction strength. For all these materials the biquadratic interaction is ferromagnetic (θ₃ > 0). This leads to a conflicting situation in the case of EuTe for which θ₁ < 0. We attribute the peculiar observation, that the MnO superstructure reflection intensities as observed with neutron scattering correspond only to 0.6 of that moment expected for perfect magnetic order, to the presence of biquadratic interactions. The critical field B_c follows a T² law in the spin-wave regime (T < 0.8 K) for EuTe and EuSe but for these two materials with an antiferromagnetic ground state the cubic susceptibility χ₃ diverges at a temperature T* which is 2.5 K and 1.2 K above the ordering temperature, respectively. In the temperature range T_c < T < T* the magnetization curves exhibit some weak but definite anomaly which might be interpreted as a field-induced transition into the ferromagnetic state. A new multicritical point has been identified along the critical field curve B_c of EuSe.     

Investigation of the Europium Emission Spectra of the Europium-Oxytetracycline Complex in the Presence of Human Low-Density Lipoproteins

Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), often known as “bad cholesterol” is one of the responsible to increase the risk of coronary arterial diseases. For this reason, the cholesterol present in the LDL particle has become one of the main parameters to be quantified in routine clinical diagnosis. A number of tools are available to assess LDL particles and estimate the cholesterol concentration in the blood. The most common methods to quantify the LDL in the plasma are the density gradient ultracentrifugation and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). However, these techniques require special equipments and can take a long time to provide the results. In this paper, we report on the increase of the Europium emission in Europium-oxytetracycline complex aqueous solutions in the presence of LDL. This increase is proportional to the LDL concentration in the solution. This phenomenum can be used to develop a method to quantify the number of LDL particles in a sample. A comparison between the performances of the oxytetracycline and the tetracycline in the complexes is also made.