Phase separation in non-ionic surfactant Triton X-100 solutions in the presence of phenol

The influence of concentration conditions and acidity on the phase separation in non-ionic surfactants Triton X-100 solutions in the presence of phenol was investigated. It was shown that the addition of small amounts of phenol results in the decrease of the cloud point temperature of Triton X-100 solutions. On the other hand, the addition of phenol into the investigated system resulted in the decrease of the hydration values of surfactant-rich phases and the increase of their hydrophobicity. The extraction degree and distribution coefficient of phenol between the water and the surfactant-rich phases were studied. On the basis of data obtained the molar parts of water, phenol and Triton X-100 in the non-ionic surfactant-rich phases formed at different concentration conditions were calculated. Possibilities of the application of phenol-induced micellar extraction for microcomponents preconcentration were estimated.     

An experimental study about the imbibition of aqueous solutions of low concentration of a non-adsorbable surfactant in a hydrophilic porous medium

The imbibition of aqueous solutions of Triton X-100 in calcium fluoride columns has been studied in order to determine the influence of the interfacial adsorption of the surfactant in the capillary rise of the solutions. This system has been chosen because this surfactant behaves as non-adsorbable at the surface of this solid when it is in aqueous solution. The experiments have consisted of the measurement of the increase in the weight of the porous columns caused by the capillary rise of the solutions. The analysis of the results has been made through a modified expression of Washburn's equation that takes into account that the experimental increase in the weight is caused by the imbibition as well as by the development of a liquid meniscus around the bottom base of the columns. From this analysis, it has been deduced that the surfactant concentration does not influence on the imbibition rate, it being equal to the observed for water. However, it has been also proved that the contact angle depends on the surfactant concentration, taking decreasing values as the surface tension of the solutions decreases. In order to justify these findings, a study about the influence of the interfacial adsorption on the imbibition has been carried out. By means of them, it has been proved that the absence of adsorption at the solid-liquid interface is the reason that explains both the independence of the imbibition rate from the surfactant concentration and the decrease of the contact angle. Moreover, this fact indicates that the depletion of the surfactant molecules from the advancing meniscus, which has been normally adduced as the phenomenon causing the observed behaviour, has to be ruled out as the physical cause that justifies the behaviour found from the analysis of the imbibition experiments. As a corollary, it has been also stated that only if the adsorption at the solid interfaces happened, the imbibition of aqueous solution of surfactant in hydrophilic media could be influenced by the surfactant concentration.     

Thermodynamics of non-ionic surfactant Triton X-100-cationic surfactants mixtures at the cloud point

This study investigates the effects of gemini and conventional cationic surfactants on the cloud point (CP) of the non-ionic surfactant Triton X-100 (TX-100) in aqueous solutions. Instead of visual observation, a spectrophotometer was used for measurement of the cloud point temperatures. The thermodynamic parameters of these mixtures were calculated at different cationic surfactant concentrations. The gemini surfactants of the alkanediyl-α-ω-bis (alkyldimethylammonium) dibromide type, on the one hand, with different alkyl groups containing m carbon atoms and an ethanediyl spacer, referred to as “m-2-m” (m = 10, 12, and 16) and, on the other hand, with –C₁₆ alkyl groups and different spacers containing s carbon atoms, referred to as “16-s-16” (s = 6 and 10) were synthesized, purified and characterized. Additions of the cationic surfactants to the TX-100 solution increased the cloud point temperature of the TX-100 solution. It was accepted that the solubility of non-ionic surfactant containing polyoxyethylene (POE) hydrophilic chain was a maximum at the cloud point so that the thermodynamic parameters were calculated at this temperature. The results showed that the standard Gibbs free energy , the enthalpy and the entropy of the clouding phenomenon were found positive in all cases. The standard free energy increased with increasing hydrophobic alkyl chain for both gemini and conventional cationic surfactants; however, it decreased with increasing surfactant concentration.     

Cloud-point extraction of rhodamine 6G by using Triton X-100 as the non-ionic surfactant

Cloud-point extraction (CPE) using the non-ionic surfactant Triton X-100 was used successfully to remove a highly toxic dye, rhodamine 6G (R6G), from water and wastewater. The effects of different analytical parameters such as pH, concentration of Triton X-100 (TX-100) and salts, equilibrium temperature, and incubation time on the efficiency of the extraction of R6G were studied in detail, and optimum conditions for dye extraction were obtained. Thermodynamic parameters including changes in Gibbs free energy, enthalpy, and entropy were also calculated, and these parameters indicated that the CPE of R6G was feasible, spontaneous, and endothermic in the temperature range of 75-95 degrees C. The equilibrium solubilization capacity of TX-100 was found to be 1.10 mmol/mol by using Langmuir isotherm models. No significant interference effects were observed in the presence of phenol and its derivatives, some acidic and basic dyes and most of the anions and cations. It was concluded that the CPE process described in this paper can be an alternative technique for removal of dyes and other pollutants from waters and wastewaters.     

Transfer of coenzyme Q0 from water to aqueous surfactant solutions: the case of Triton X-100

The effect of UQ0 on the micellization equilibrium of Triton X-100 has been studied by the analysis of the UV absorption spectra of Triton X-100. In the range of the UQ0 concentration investigated, the critical micelle concentration (CMC) increases at increasing of the solute concentration. The dependence of the CMC on UQ0 concentration has been used to calculate the generalized Setchenov constant. Mixing and dilution enthalpies of aqueous solutions of UQ0 and Triton X-100 were measured and used to calculate the enthalpies of transfer of UQ0 from water to Triton X-100 aqueous solutions. From the dependence of the enthalpy of transfer on surfactant concentration, the distribution constant between aqueous and micellar phase and the standard enthalpy of transfer from water to Triton X-100 micelles were evaluated along with the standard transfer free energy and entropy. All measurements were carried out at 298 K.     

Effects of gamma radiation on phase behaviour and critical micelle concentration of Triton X-100 aqueous solutions

Ionising radiation used for sterilization can have an effect on the physicochemical properties of pharmaceutically relevant excipient systems, affecting therefore the stability of the formulation. The effect of gamma irradiation on the phase behaviour (cloud point--CP) and critical micelle concentration (CMC) of aqueous solutions of Triton X-100, used as a model nonionic surfactant, is investigated in this paper. Micellar solutions were irradiated with gamma-rays in a dose range between 0 and 70 kGy, including the sterilization range of pharmaceutical preparations. The decreased observed in CP and CMC values of micellar solutions at all absorbed doses was explained in terms of changes in molecular mass distribution of ethoxylated surfactant and the formation of cross-linked species. These results were complemented by mass spectrometry, UV-vis and NMR spectroscopy. Although the findings indicate degradation of polyethoxylated chains by water radical attacks, there was no spectroscopic evidence of radiation damage to aromatic ring or hydrocarbon tail of surfactant. Models based on Flory-Huggins theory were employed to estimate CP from changes in mass distribution and to obtain cross-linking fractions. Surface tension measurements of non-irradiated and irradiated solutions were used for estimating the effectiveness and efficiency of surfactant in the formulation.     

Kinetics,mechanism and cloud point measurements in the oxidative degradation of non-ionic Triton X-100 surfactant in acidic permanganate solutions

The polyoxyethylene chain of non-ionic surfactant Triton X-100 [4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl) phenyl polyethylene glycol,TX-100] was degraded by permanganate in the presence of HClO₄. The oxidative degradation rate and cloud point have been obtained as a function of [surfactant], [permanganate], [HClO₄], and temperature. Dependence of the reaction rate on adding inorganic salts (Na₄P₂O₇, NaF and MnCl₂) was also examined. The oxidation rate increased with increase in [TX-100] and [H⁺]. The higher order kinetics with respect to [TX-100] at lower [H⁺] shifted to lower order at higher [H⁺]. The cloud point of TX-100 (67°C) shifted to lower temperature (23±0.5°C) after oxidative degradation of the polyoxyethylene chain. Evidence of complex formation between TX-100 and MnO ₄ ⁻ was obtained spectrophotometrically. Presence of the primary alcoholic (–OH) group in the TX-100 skeleton is responsible for the degradation of oxyethylene chain. Both monomeric and aggregated TX-100 molecules are oxidized by permanganate. A catalytic oxidation mechanism is proposed on the basis of the experimental findings.     

Unexpected stability of phospholipid langmuir monolayers deposited on Triton X-100 aqueous solutions

We studied at the molecular level the interaction between neutral detergent Triton X-100 aqueous solution and a phospholipid Langmuir monolayer deposited on top using surface pressure measurement and grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXD). Macroscopically, the detergent-phospholipid system follows the Gibbs law. However, GIXD shows that the detergent and the phospholipid segregate at the interface. The molecular organization of pure phospholipid domains is imposed by the detergent through surface pressure. Compression and expansion of the surface monolayer system in its final state reveal the stability of the phospholipids domains against dissolution by the detergent in the subphase, even above the detergent cmc. This resistance to dissolution is suppressed by an expansion of the monolayer.     

Adsorption of nonionic surfactant triton X-100 on solids from aqueous and nonaqueous solutions

The adsorption of nonionic surfactant Triton X-100 on quartz sand and methylated quartz sand from water and toluene was investigated by means of spectrophotometry, the radiotracer technique, and wetting angle measurements.     

Effect of added ionic liquid on aqueous Triton X-100 micelles

Addition of ionic liquids to aqueous surfactant solutions can alter/modify physicochemical properties of such systems in favorable manner. Changes in the properties of aqueous solutions of a useful nonionic surfactant Triton X-100 (TX-100) are assessed upon addition of 2.1 wt% of a common and popular ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate (bmimPF6). It is shown that the solubility of 'hydrophobic' bmimPF6 in aqueous TX-100 increases with TX-100 concentration. This observation combined with the conductivity data strongly indicates partitioning of bmimPF6 into TX-100 micellar phase. Behavior of a variety of molecular absorbance [methyl orange, phenol blue, and N,N-diethyl-4-nitroaniline] and fluorescence [phenyl on the TX-100, pyrene, pyrene-1-carboxaldehyde, 2-(p-toluidino)naphthalene-6-sulfonate, and 1,3-bis-(1-pyrenyl)propane] probes further confirm this observation. Statistically insignificant increase in critical micelle concentration (cmc) and decrease in aggregation number (N(agg)) of TX-100 micelles are observed upon addition of 2.1 wt% bmimPF6. Based on the overall data, it is inferred that ionic liquid bmimPF6 partitions into the TX-100 micellar phase; presence of bmimPF6 both close to the core as well as in the palisade layer of TX-100 micelles is suggested. Presence of favorable interactions (e.g., H-bonding, dipole-induced dipole, among others) between bmimPF6 and TX-100 is proposed to be the reason for these observations.     

Oxygen effect in the radiolysis of Triton X-100 aqueous solution

Experiments with Triton X-100 as a model surfactant were performed under steadystate conditions, using deoxygenated solutions as well as those saturated with N₂O, O₂ or N₂O/O₂ mixtures. The Triton X-100 decomposition yield was dependent on the O₂ content of the irradiated system. Oxygen promoted surfactant decomposition in aqueous solution containing only Triton X-100.     

Triton X-100对染料敏化太阳电池性能影响的研究

采用无水相体系的胶体通过丝网印刷工艺制备TiO2薄膜电极,研究发现曲拉通(TritonX-100)可以明显改变TiO2电极显微结构,且对染料敏化太阳电池的性能影响显著.过少或过多的曲拉通都将导致开路电压、短路电流、填充因子以及效率的降低.由3gP25粉末配制的胶体中,曲拉通适宜的加入量约为0.8mL.     

Scrutinizing ITC-study on the formation of inclusion complexes of nonionic surfactant Triton X-100 and cyclodextrins

The formation of host–guest-complexes of Triton X-100 (1), a nonionic surfactant comprising of an oligo ethylene glycol chain and a bulky hydrophobic tail, with alpha-, beta- and gamma-Cyclodextrin (α-, β- and γCD) has been investigated by isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC). Especially, the interaction of βCD with Triton X-100 has been subject-matter of a series of analytical studies though the results are contradictorily. Equilibrium constants diversify in the range of 200–200000?M^?1. Among these, even an isothermal titration calorimetric study is reported, indicating an association constant of 9100?M^?1. In contrast, the findings we report in the present paper approve an exceptionally high association constant reported just recently. Moreover, the stoichiometry of the formed complexes and the binding sites were investigated. βCD and γCD interact with the octylphenyl residue of 1. In contrast, αCD forms pseudorotaxanes by threading onto the oligo ethylene glycol-part of the surfactant molecule.     

Effect of macromolecules and Triton X-100 on the triplet of aggregated chlorophyll in aqueous solution

Chlorophyll a (Chla) in aqueous solution (2-6% acetone) is present as mono- and dihydrated aggregated forms which are characterized by specific ground state absorption spectra. The amount of dihydrated form is larger in the presence of macromolecules, such as bovine serum albumin (BSA), lysozime and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), increasing from BSA to lysozime and PVA. Chla in aqueous acetone with and without macromolecules is characterized by low fluorescence and the absence of triplet-triplet (T-T) absorption. The ratio of dihydrated to monohydrated forms is significantly influenced by triton X-100. For lower triton X-100 concentrations, i.e. smaller than the critical micelle concentration of 0.26 mM (cmc), dihydrated forms are converted into monohydrated in both aqueous acetone and the presence of BSA or lysozime. In the presence of PVA dihydrated forms appeared to be resistant to triton X-100 action. Moreover, for triton X-100 concentrations of 2-3 times higher than cmc the amount of these forms is increased with time. T-T absorption of both mono- and dihydrated Chla aggregates was not detected in the presence of [triton X-100] < cmc. The lack of T-T absorption in aqueous acetone solution as well as in the presence of macromolecules implies that the triplet lifetime of the chlorophyll aggregates is short (tauT<10 ns) and/or the quantum yield of intersystem crossing is small (<5 x 10(-3)). The Chla monomers start to be formed as solubilized in the micelle for [triton X-100] larger than cmc, showing substantial fluorescence and T-T absorption.     

Sorbent extraction behavior of a nonionic surfactant,Triton X-100, onto commercial charcoal from low level radioactive waste

In nuclear power plants and nuclear laboratories, laundry wastewater is generated from decontaminating polluted instruments, worker’s clothes and taking shower after work. Laundry wastewater contains radionuclides and surfactants. The surfactants included in laundry wastewater affect the extraction of radionuclides. Therefore, surfactants should be removed before extraction of radionuclides. The objective of the present work is to assess the ability of commercial charcoal for the removal of nonionic surfactants, where, commercial charcoal is a commonly available adsorbent for treatment. Charcoal was characterized using different analytical techniques. The isotherm models and thermodynamic parameters were evaluated. Charcoal was applied to the removal of surfactant from liquid radioactive waste. The data obtained can be used for designing a plant for treatment of surfactant rich water and wastewater economically.     

Collection of iron(III) from homogeneous aqueous solutions on membrane filters using Chromazurol B with Triton X-100.

A membrane filtration method was examined concerning the effective collection of iron(III) from a homogeneous aqueous solution with Chromazurol B (CAB), one of the triphenylmethane dyes, as a precipitating reagent in the presence of a non-ionic surfactant, polyethylene glycol mono[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]ether (Triton X-100). A formed blue Fe(III)-CAB complex was collected as a precipitate on a membrane filter by filtration under suction from a homogeneous aqueous solution in the pH range over about 2. The original solution was prepared at a concentration ratio of CAB to Fe(III) of to 10, and that of Triton X-100 to CAB of 10 to 100. It was then adjusted to a pH value of between 1.0 and 6.5. A linear relationship (r = 0.999) was obtained between the initial concentration and the found one of Fe(III) in the range of 2.0 x 10(-5) to 4.0 x 10(-4) mol dm(-3) at a fixed concentration ratio of CAB to Fe(III) of 3 and that of Triton X-100 to CAB of 20. This membrane filtration with CAB and Triton X-100 may be utilized for the separation of Fe(III) as a background species.     

Characteristic motion of a camphanic acid disk on water depending on the concentration of Triton X-100

As a simple autonomous motor, the self-motion of a camphanic acid disk on the aqueous phase with a neutral surfactant (Triton X-100) was investigated. Whereas only continuous motion was observed on water, intermittent motion (alternating between motion and rest) was observed upon addition of Triton X-100. Under the experimental conditions that gave intermittent motion, the surface tension of the aqueous phase changed periodically, synchronous with the contact angle around the camphanic acid disk. These characteristics of self-motion are discussed in relation to the surface tension depending on the concentration of camphanic acid with or without Triton X-100 as the driving force of the motion.     

Effect of inorganic positive ions on the adsorption of surfactant Triton X-100 at quartz/solution interface

The electrode-separated piezoelectric sensor (ESPS), an improved setup of quartz crystal microbalance (QCM), has been employed to investigate the adsorption behavior of nonionic surfactant Triton X-100 at the hydrophilic quartz-solution interface in mineralized water medium in situ, which contained CaCl2 0.01 mol·L?1, MgCl2 0.01 mol·L?1, NaCl 0.35 mol·L?1. In a large scale of surfactant concentration, the effects of Ca2 , Mg2 and Na on the adsorption isotherm and kinetics are obviously different. In aque-ous solution containing NaCl only, adsorption of Triton X-100 on quartz-solution interface is promoted, both adsorption rate and adsorption amount increase. While in mineralized water medium, multivalent positive ions Ca2 and Mg2 are firmly adsorbed on quartz-solution interface, result in the increasing of adsorption rate and adsorption amount at low concentration of surfactant and the peculiar desorption of surfactant at high concentration of Triton X-100. The results got by solution depletion method are in good agreement with which obtained by ESPS. The "bridge" and "separate" effect of inorganic positive ions on the adsorption and desorption mechanism of Triton X-100 at the quartz- solution interface is discussed with molecular dynamics simulations (MD), flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) methods.     

Influences of Triton X-100 micelle on the microstructure of HSA

The effects of Triton X-100 molecule and micelle on the microstructure and properties of HSA are studied by the some methods of UV spectrum, fluorescence spectrum, fluorescence polarization, circular dichroism, conductivity, and zeta potential. With the increase of Triton X-100 concentration, the UV absorbance, fluorescence intensity of HSA, and the system conductivity all first decrease and then increase. The zeta potential of HSA first goes up and then down. The percents of the β-sheet, random, turn structures, and the polarization of HSA increase but the percent of the α-Helix of HSA decreases. When Triton X-100 concentration is more than 1.0×10⁻³ mol l⁻¹, the structure parameters change obviously especially for the percents of random and turn structures.