Kinetics and possible mechanism of hydrogen chloride oxidation over supported copper-containing salt catalysts: II. Kinetics of HCl oxidation in the deacon and methane oxychlorination reactions over the CuCl2-KCl-LaCl3 catalyst

The kinetics of HCl oxidation at 350–425°C over the supported CuCl₂-KCl-LaCl₃ catalyst has been investigated using a gradientless technique. The HCl oxidation kinetics in the Deacon and methane oxychlorination reactions has been studied in order to substantially extend the \(Cl_2 \left( {P_{Cl_2 } } \right)\) partial pressure variation range. When the reaction rate is independent of P _HCl, HCl oxidation on the copper-potassium catalysts is described by the same rate equation, irrespective of whether the catalyst contains lanthanum or not. The introduction of lanthanum chloride increases the HCl oxidation rate by one order of magnitude. The rate equation obtained has significant advantages over the equation corresponding to the Kenney-Slama equation. The kinetic features of HCl oxidation over the lanthanum-containing catalyst, whether the process depends on P _HCl or not, can be explained in terms of the superposition of the Kenney-Slama dissociative mechanism and the catalytic mechanism suggested here. The role of lanthanum chloride in both HCl oxidation pathways is considered.     

Antitumoral and MMP-2 inhibition activity of raloxifene or tamoxifen loaded nanoparticles containing dimethyl-β-cyclodextrin

A new nanoparticle formulation has been developed by using dimethyl-β-cyclodextrin (DM-β-CD) with raloxifene HCl or tamoxifene citrate. Both drugs are insoluble in water and represent as low bioavailibilities when given orally. Tamoxifen has an FDA approval for breast cancer prevention and the treatment. Raloxifene is approved for osteoprosis treatment. Both drugs were selected as a model drug antitumoural activity and MMP-2 inhibition studies were evaluated on breast cancer cell lines MCF-7 and MDA-MB 231. MMP-2 is known to be responsible for tumour invasion and initation the of angiogenesis. DM-β-CD and sodium taurocholate (NaTC) have been used as absorption enhancers to increase penetration effect of raloxifene/tamoxifen on the tumour cells and aimed to provide high antitumoral activity and MMP-2 inhibition results by developed nanoparticle formulations. The effects of two absorption enhancers were compared. The highest antitumoral activity was observed for DM-β-CD—raloxifene HCl nanoparticle formulation and also MMP-2 enzyme inhibit effectively.     

Chlorine K shell photoabsorption spectra of gas phase HCl and Cl2 molecules

High resolution photoabsorption spectra of HCl and Cl₂ have been measured near the chlorineK edge in the 2810–2850 eV photon energy range. Below the ClK edge, the strongest resonance is interpreted as a simple core excitation into the unoccupied σ* valence orbital for both molecules, leading to a markedly repulsive state. Higher resonances due to low lying Rydberg states, are observed in both systems, but with a larger oscillator strength for HCl as compared to Cl₂. In Cl₂, the σ* orbital is deep enough to avoid any mixing with Rydberg orbitals. In HCl, we observe the dipole forbidden Cl 1s → 4s transition which denotes a strong 4s–4p hybridization. Above the ClK edge, the multiplet features seen for HCl are analysed in terms of double-core-valence excited vacancy states. In Cl₂, their counterpart are found very close to the ionization threshold because of the deep σ* orbital and possibly because the excited core and valence electrons originates either from the same atomic site or from different ones.     

Separation of metallic impurities from uranium by anion exchange on Dowex 1×8 resin

The separation of metallic impurities from uranium by anion exchange with a Dowex 1×8 resin has been investigated. The following elements can be quantitatively separated from 400 mg uranium using a 1 cm diameter 15 or 30 cm long column. The elements Ag, Al, Ba, Ca, Cr, Cs, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Rb, REE, Sc, Th, Ti and Y can be separated by eluting the elements with conc. HCl. Uranium is retained by the resin. Al, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Na, REE and V can be separated by eluting with 0.01 N H₂SO₄. Uranium is retained by the resin. Cd and Zn can be separated by first eluting uranium with 0.5 N HCl and then eluting Cd and Zn with 1 N NH₃. Hf, Zr and V can be separated by eluting with 5 N HCl but some uranium contamination is unavoidable.     

Kinetics and possible mechanism of hydrogen chloride oxidation over supported copper-containing salt catalysts: I. Kinetics of HCl oxidation in the deacon and methane oxychlorination reactions over a copper-potassium salt catalyst

The kinetics of HCl oxidation at 350–425°C over a (CuCl₂-KCl)/support catalyst in two complementary processes—Deacon and methane oxychlorination reactions—has been investigated using a gradientless technique. This has allowed the range of \(P_{Cl_2 }\) in the reaction mixture to be markedly extended. New kinetic features of HCl oxidation under conditions such that this process does and does not depend on P _HCl have been discovered. The kinetic equations obtained in this study fit experimental data in a wider range of conditions than the equations proposed earlier. The results of this study suggest the existence of two HCl oxidation pathways in the Deacon reaction.     

Melt miscibility of HDPE/UHMWPE,LDPE/UHMWPE,and LLDPE/UHMWPE blends detected by dynamic rheometer

The dynamic rheological behavior of high density polyethylene (HDPE)/ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) blends, low density polyethylene (LDPE)/UHMWPE blends and linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)/ UHMWPE blends was measured in parallel plate rheometer at 200°C. The analysis of log-additivity rule, Cole-Cole plots and Han curves of the three series blends indicated that the LDPE/UHMWPE blends were miscible in the melt, while the HDPE/UHMWPE blends and LLDPE/UHMWPE blends showed phase separation. The DSC results of LLDPE/UHMWPE blends and HDPE/UHMWPE blends were consistent with the rheological properties, while for the thermal properties of LDPE/UHMWPE blends, results revealed three endothermic peaks, which indicated a liquid-solid phase separation in LDPE/UHMWPE blends.     

Commiphora pedunculata gum as a green inhibitor for the corrosion of aluminium alloy in 0.1 M HCl

The effect of Commiphora pedunculata (CP) gum on the inhibition of the corrosion of aluminum alloy AA 3001) in solutions of HCl was investigated using gravimetric and thermometric methods of monitoring corrosion. The results obtained indicated that CP gum is a good adsorption inhibitor for the corrosion of aluminum in solutions of HCl. The inhibition efficiency of CP gum was found to increase with an increase in concentration but to decrease with increasing temperature. The adsorption of CP gum on the surface of aluminum was found to be endothermic, spontaneous and to support the mechanism of physical adsorption. The Langmuir adsorption model has been used to describe the adsorption characteristics of CP gum on aluminum surface.     

The role of octanol in the extraction of hydrochloric acid by trilaurylamine dissolved in benzene

The extraction of hydrochloric acid by trilaurylamine (TLA) dissolved in benzene was studied in the presence and in absence of n-octanol. The extraction of HCl was found to be enhanced by the addition of octanoi to the organic phase. In order to explain this effect by means of the law of mass action, the systems TLA-HCL-benzene and n-octanol-HCl-benzene as well as TLA-octanol-benzene were also studied. It was found that TLA reacts with octanol to form a complex, TLAROH, while the octanol itself associates in benzene to form dimers and tetramers, although it does not extract HCl alone from the dilute solutions used in the present study. The enhancement of the extraction of HCl by TLA upon the addition of n-octanol could be described by the formation of the species TLA·ROH·HCl and its stability constant was determined.     

On the determination of HCl+ (A,v′) vibrational populations from HCl+ (A→X) fluorescence spectra: direct comparison between photoionization and penning ionization

Using a beam apparatus, we have measured the HCl⁺ (A,v′→X,v″) fluorescence spectra of HCl⁺ (A,v′) ions formed in HeI (58.4 nm), and NeI (73.6 nm) photoionization and, for the first time, in He (2³ S) Penning ionization under single collision conditions with a wavelength bandwidth around 1 nm. In addition, we have studied Ne (3s ³ P _{2, 0}) Penning ionization of HCl at three different collision energies. The procedure and the problems in extracting HCl⁺ (A,v′) vibrational populations from the data are discussed in some detail. Thedirect comparison of photoionization and Penning ionization data allows definitive conclusions to be drawn on the question whether final state interactions in the Penning reaction change the “nascent” vibrational population (determined by electron spectrometry); for He (2³ S)+HCl, such changes are shown to be absent within the experimental uncertainty (<±10%). For Ne (3s ³ P _{2, 0})+HCl, the HCl⁺ (A,v′=0, 1) populations are also found to be close to those measured by electron spectrometry and essentially independent of collision energy in the range 34–96 meV. From measurements of the fluorescence intensity as a function of HCl density, we have evidence for a fast loss of HCl⁺ (A,v′) ions in collisions with HCl (rate constant around 5·10^?9 cm³s^?1).     

Spin-trapped Radicals: Determination by LC-TSP-MS and LC-ESI-MS

The 4-POBN[α-(4-pyridyl-l-oxide)-N-tert-butyl-nitrone] radical adducts of ethyl and pentyl radicals were determined by a combination of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) combined with electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) with HPLC-electrospray (ESI)-mass spectrometry and HPLC-thermospray (TSP)-MS. The identifIcation of the peak corresponding to the spin-trapped radical was done by performing HPLC-EPR under the same chromatographic conditions as the HPLC-MS. The radical adducts could be determined by both techniques, even though for ESI only 12 μL/min of the total 1 mL/min HPLC flow rate could be directed into the ion source.     

Penning ionization electron spectrometry of hydrogen chloride

An electron spectrometric study has been performed on HCl using metastable helium and neon atoms as well as neon resonance photons. High resolution electron spectra were obtained with two different beam apparatuses for a mixed He(2¹ S, 2³ S) beam, a pure He(2³ S) beam, and, for the first time, state-selected pure Ne(3s ³ P ₂) and pure Ne(3s ³ P ₀) beams, and for NeI resonance photons. For the system He(2³ S)+HCl the vibrational populationsP(υ′) of the formed HCl⁺ (X ²∏ _i , υ′) and HCl⁺ (A ²Ω⁺, υ′) ions are found to differ from the Franck-Condon factors for unperturbed potentials, indicating slight bond stretching in HCl upon He(2³ S) approach. For He(2¹ S)+HCl the vibrational peak shapes and vibrational populations are substantially different from the He(2³ S) case, pointing to an additional, charge exchanged interaction (He⁺+HCl^?) in the entrance channel of the former system. For the first time, we have detected the electrons in both the He(2¹ S)+HCl and He(2³ S)+HCl spectra associated with the major mechanism for the formation of Cl⁺ ions: energy transfer to repulsive HCl** Rydberg states, dissociating toH(1s) and autoionizing Cl**(¹ D ₂ nl) atoms. For both Ne(³ P ₂)+HCl and Ne(³ P ₀)+HCl, the populationsP(υ′) of both final molecular states HCl⁺ (X, A) agree closely with the Franck-Condon factors at the average relative collision energyē _coll=55 meV and, for HCl⁺ (A ²Ω⁺), also atē _coll=130 meV.     

Thermally stimulated discharge current (TSDC) characteristics in β-phase PVDF–BaTiO3 nanocomposites

β-phase polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)–BaTiO₃ nanocomposite samples have been prepared by solution mixing method. XRD data represent that the crystallinity of PVDF decreases with increase in loading level of BaTiO₃ nanoparticles. DSC curve represents that the melting point of PVDF is lightly affected by loading concentration of BaTiO₃. The morphology and microstructure of PVDF and PVDF embedded by BaTiO₃ nanofillers were investigated by using inverted contrast microscopy (ICM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). FTIR interferrometry is proven that PVDF and BaTiO₃ are not chemically interacting; therefore, interaction of BaTiO₃ is van der Waals type of interaction. The thermally stimulated discharge current (TSDC) of PVDF and PVDF–BaTiO₃ nanocomposites sample was characterized by single peak. The observed TSDC peak is discussed on the basis of dipolar and interfacial polarization.     

PET imaging of sterile inflammation with a 18F-labeled bis(zinc(II)-dipicolylamine) complex

Small-molecular probe ¹⁸F-labeled bis(zinc(II)-dipicolylamine) complex (¹⁸F-FB-DPAZn2) was evaluated for PET imaging of sterile inflammation. In comparison with ¹⁸F-2-deoxy-β-d-glucose (¹⁸F-FDG), ¹⁸F-radiolabeled Annexin V (¹⁸F-FB-Annexin V) showed rapid clearance of radioactivity from the kidney and low uptake in most tissues. Both the lower radioactivity accumulation in brain and heart and the higher uptakes in the lung, liver, and intestine were observed for the biodistribution of ¹⁸F-FB-DPAZn2. In PET imaging, ¹⁸F-FDG showed significantly higher tumor and inflammation uptake than did of ¹⁸F-FB-DPAZn2 and ¹⁸F-FB-Annexin V in the S-180 fibrosarcoma mouse model and sterile inflammation mouse model. Both ¹⁸F-FB-DPAZn2 and ¹⁸F-FB-Annexin V performed the specifically localization in inflammation, and the ratios of inflammatory lesion-to-muscle and tumor-to-muscle were 1.83 ± 0.20 and 0.90 ± 0.12 (P < 0.05) for ¹⁸F-FB-DPAZn2, and 1.51 ± 0.14 and 1.21 ± 0.12 (P > 0.05) for ¹⁸F-FB-Annexin V, respectively. Terminal deoxynucleotide end-labeling (TUNEL) assays performed on the dissected tissues showed the significantly more TUNEL-positive nuclei in the inflammatory muscle than in tumor and normal muscle, and these TUNEL results correlated with the uptake of ¹⁸F-FB-DPAZn2 in dissected tissues. Biodistribution and PET imaging studies showed that the ¹⁸F-FB-DPAZn2 is suitable for imaging sterile inflammation in vivo and is capable of the differentiating tumor from inflammation.     

A photoionization study of the van der Waals molecule C2H4 · HCl

The dissociation energy of the C₂H₄ · HCl van der Waals complex was determined to be 3.18±0.73 kcal mol^?1 by a dissociative photoionization technique. C₂H₄ · HCl was produced by free expansion of a 1:4 mixture of C₂H₄ in HCl and the clusters were ionized with tunable synchrotron radiation. The photoionization efficiency function of (C₂H₄ · HCl)⁺ from C₂H₄ · HCl was determined between 600 and 1,300 Å and the onset for (C₂H₄ · HCl)⁺ was established as 1,163±2 Å = 10.66±0.02 eV; these values give ΔH _f ⁰ (C₂H₄ · HCl) = ?10.7±0.7 kcal mol^?1 and ΔH _f ⁰ (C₂H₄·HCl⁺)=235.1±0.9 kcal mol^?1. A complex ion dissociation energyD ₀(C₂H₄ · HCl⁺) = ?0.3±0.9 kcal mol^?1 was calculated from the results. The major features on the PIE curve for C₂H₄ · HCl⁺ can be analyzed in terms of the known energetic features of C₂H ₄ ⁺ and HCl. An extended energy diagram for the C₂H₄ + HCl system is presented.     

Interaction of ozone with variable-valence metal ions in concentrated silicate solutions

Spectrophotometric studies have revealed that ozone oxidizes Cr(III) into Cr(VI), Fe(III) into Fe(VI), Mn(VI) into Mn(VII), and Np(VI) into Np(VII) in the concentrated aqueous silicate solutions. Cr(III) oxidation is accelerated in alkaline-silicate and alkaline solutions as compared to neutral silicate solution. Ferrate and permanganate ions are unstable in Na₂SiO₃ solutions (0.5–1.3 mol/L of the silicate). Neptunium(VII) ions formed in the course of ozonation are stable in Na₂SiO₃ solution (1 mol/L) upon drying in air to form solid vitreous mass.     

Miscibility and crystallization behaviors of stereocomplex-type poly(l- and d-lactide)/poly(methyl methacrylate) blends

Stereocomplex-poly(l- and d-lactide) (sc-PLA) and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) blends were prepared by solution blending at PMMA loadings from 20 to 80 mass%. The miscibility and crystallization behaviors of the blends have been studied in detail by differential scanning calorimeter. The single-glass transition temperatures (T _g) of the blends demonstrated that the obtained system was miscible in the amorphous state. It was observed that the crystallization peak temperature of sc-PLA/PMMA blends was marginally lower than that of neat sc-PLA at various cooling rates, indicating the dilution effect of PMMA on the sc-PLA component to restrain the overall crystallization process. In the study of isothermal crystallization kinetics, the reciprocal value of crystallization peak time ( \( t_{\text{p}}^{ - 1} \) ) decreased with increasing PMMA content, indicating that the addition of non-crystalline PMMA inhibited the isothermal crystallization of sc-PLA at an identical crystallization temperature (T _c). Moreover, the negative value of Flory–Huggins interaction parameter (χ ₁₂ = ?0.16) of the blend further indicated that sc-PLA and PMMA formed miscible blends.     

A wide range optical pH sensor for living cells using Au@Ag nanoparticles functionalized carbon nanotubes based on SERS signals

p-Aminothiophenol (pATP) functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) have been demonstrated as an efficient pH sensor for living cells. The proposed sensor employs gold/silver core-shell nanoparticles (Au@Ag NPs) functionalized MWCNTs hybrid structure as the surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate and pATP molecules as the SERS reporters, which possess a pH-dependent SERS performance. By using MWCNTs as the substrate to be in a state of aggregation, the pH sensing range could be extended to pH 3.0～14.0, which is much wider than that using unaggregated Au@Ag NPs without MWCNTs. Furthermore, the pH-sensitive performance was well retained in living cells with a low cytotoxicity. The developed SERS-active MWCNTs-based nanocomposite is expected to be an efficient intracellular pH sensor for bio-applications.     

Chromium(VI) Accumulation and Tolerance by Tradescantia pallida: Biochemical and Antioxidant Study

Tradescantia pallida (Wandering jew)—a succulent perennial herb—was screened to be a potent chromium (Cr) accumulator. Its ability to grow under Cr stress was examined by studying biochemical changes and physiological response of the plant in presence of 5–20 mg L^?1 Cr(VI) concentration in hydroponic environment for up to ca. 90 days. Average Cr(VI) bioaccumulation in plant roots reached about 408 μg g^?1 dry weight (dw) after 30 days and up to 536 μg g^?1dw after 60 days of culture. Biochemical changes in the plant exposed to Cr(VI) indicated a reduction in the total carbohydrate and protein content. Furthermore, lipid peroxidation, catalase, peroxidase and ascorbate peroxidase activity were measured in different parts of the plant exposed to Cr(VI). Increased activities of these enzymes showed their important role in overcoming the Cr-induced oxidative stress on the plant.     

Adsorption of polyprotic acid at the water/air interface

A rigorous thermodynamic treatment appropriate for surface adsorption from mixed aqueous solution of alkali and polyprotic acid was derived. Those equations were applied to mixed aqueous solution/air systems of alkali metal hydroxide and Fe^III complex with ethylenediamine- N, N, N′,N′-tetraacetate (Fe-EDTA). Surface density of each species arising from Fe-EDTA was separately evaluated, and thus, surface activity of Fe-EDTA was studied, especially its dependence on pH and how it is influenced by the counter cations. Fe-EDTA was positively adsorbed at the water/air interface at very low pHs and negatively at high pHs. The pH range of positive adsorption of Fe-EDTA with potassium ion, as a counter ion, was wider than that with sodium ion. Thus, potassium ion, a structure breaker, tended to smooth surface adsorption of Fe-EDTA at the water/air interface, whereas sodium ion, a structure maker, tended to withdraw Fe-EDTA from the interfacial region.     

Use of hydroxylapatite composite membranes for analysis of bisphenol A

This study evaluates solid-phase micro-extraction (SPME) coupled with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) to determine trace levels of bis-phenol A in water and leached from plastic containers. In our study, we used very thin composite membranes prepared in the laboratory. The extraction using headspace post-derivatization with bis(trimethylsilyl) trifluoroacetamide (BSTFA), containing 1 % trimethylchlorosilane (TMCS) vapor, following SPME was compared with extraction without derivatization. The SPME experimental procedures to extract bis-phenol A in water were optimized with a relatively polar polyacrylate (PA)-coated fiber, an extraction time of 50 min, and desorption at 300 °C for 2 min. Headspace derivatization following SPME was performed using 7 μL of BSTFA with 1 % TMCS at 65 °C for 30 s. The precision was 5.2 % without derivatization and 9.0 % headspace derivatization. The detection limit was determined to be at the nanogram per liter level. When SPME was used following headspace derivatization, the detection limit was one order of magnitude better than that achieved without derivatization. The results of this study reveal the adequacy of the SPME–GC–MS method for analyzing bisphenol A leached from plastic containers. The concentrations of bisphenol A leached from plastic containers into water ranged from 0.7 to 78.5 μg L^?1.