The application of thermoanalytical methods in the investigation of biological substances

The equilibria and thermodynamics of a number of naturally occuring isolated compounds (e.g. proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates) have recently been studied in several laboraties in different temperature ranges, and thermoanalytical methods have been used to study structural changes of biological materials, among them human tissues.In our investigations we succeeded in appling the derivatograph for the assay of glycosaminoglycans and for the characterization of the stability of crosslinked proteins in intact human and animal tissues. By means of this method age-related and pathological changes and repair reactions were studied in various connective and vascular tissues.Other temperature-dependent techniques (DSC, polarizing microscopy) were used successfully in another series of experiments. Alterations in the characteristic order-disorder transition temperatures of human serum lipoproteins could be demonstrated in pathological conditions; the altered physical structure of lipoproteins might give an additional explanation to the assumed mechanism of different metabolic disorders.

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Zusammenfassung Die Gleichgewichte und die Thermodynamik einer Reihe von natürlich vorkommenden isolierten Verbindungen (z. B. Proteine, Aminosäuren, Kohlenhydrate) wurden in verschiedenen Laboratorien in verschiedenen Temperaturbereichen untersucht. Hierbei wurden thermoanalytische Methoden zum Studium der Strukturänderungen von biologischem Material, u. a. von menschlichem Gewebe, eingesetzt.In unseren Untersuchungen gelang es den Derivatographen zur Prüfung von Glycosaminoglycanen und zur Charakterisierung der Stabilität quervernetzter Proteine in intakten menschlichen und tierischen Geweben einzusetzen. Durch diese Methode wurden altersbedingte und pathologische Änderungen sowie Reaktionen zur Wiederherstellung in verschiedenen Binde und Vasculärgeweben studiert.Andere temperaturabhängige Techniken (DSC, Polarisationsmikroskopie) wurden in anderen Versuchsserien mit Erfolg eingesetzt.

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Plenary lecture     

Indole derivatives. I.β-(3-indolyl) ketones

A number of -skatyl--substituted acetoacetic esters (ethyl, tert. -butyl, and benzyl) are prepared by treating gramine with sodium derivatives of -substituted acetoacetic esters. When ethyl -alkyl--skatylacetoacetates are heated with dilute alkali, they are split into indole and a substituted acetoacetic ester, while saponification with concentrated alcoholic alkali gives -substituted-(3-indolyl)propionic acids. 3-Skatyl-heptan-2-one can be obtained by pyrolysis of 3-skatyl-3-carbo-tert. -butoxyheptan-2-one, or by hydrogenolysis of 3-skatyl-3-carbobenzoxyheptan-2-one over a palladium catalyst. Alkylation of cycloheptanone and cyclohexanone enamines by gramine gives cyclic-(3-indolyl)ketones, viz., 2-skatylcyclopentanone and 2-skatylcyclohexanone.     

Methanol conversion to hydrocarbons and dimethyl ether on decationized zeolite T

Methanol transformations over the hydrogen forms of zeolite T (32%–76% decationization and 13%–32% dealumination) during contact with methanol vapor was studied at 200°–400°C. The catalysts used show a high activity in methanol conversion into light hydrocarbons and dimethyl ether but over a short period.

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X-ray studies of interaction between magnesium chloride and ethyl benzoate, components of the catalyst for propylene polymerization

X-ray studies of the interaction between highly dispersed magnesium dichloride and ethyl benzoate (EB) at different molar ratios EB/MgCl₂, and the effect of their grinding indicate that a new compound of MgCl₂ and EB is formed. Grinding destroys the crystal phase of the new compound, thus increasing the activity and stereospecificity of the catalyst obtained.

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Autocatalysis in the formose reaction

It has been found that carbohydrates naturally present in ppm quantities in paraformaldehyde are the cause of the autocatalysis in the formose reaction of paraformaldehyde solutions. Paraformaldehyde sublimed into Ca(OH)₂ suspension was not transformed to sugars by formose reaction, only to methanol and formate by Cannizzaro reaction. A minute trace of glycolaldehyde — 3 ppm — was sufficient to initiate conventional autocatalysis. A formose reaction scheme in which formaldehyde reacts only with sugars by aldol condensation but not with itself is proposed.

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A new concept explaining catalytic synergy between two solid phases

We propose a new mechanism for explaining the synergy between MoS₂ and Co₉S₈ in hydrodesulfurization. We suppose that spill-over hydrogen produced by Co₉S₈ exerts an effect ofremote control on the active center of MoS₂, a slight reduction leading to hydrogenation centers and stronger reduction to hydrodesulfurization centers.

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MoS₂ CoS₈ . , , CO₉S₈, MoS₂, , , , .

     

Organodimagnesium derivatives of thiophene. 3. Synthesis of an organodimagnesium derivative of hexabromo-2,2′-dithienyl and its reaction with oxalic acid esters

It was established that the reaction of hexabromo-2,2-dithienyl with magnesium in the presence of ethyl bromide gives an organodimagnesium derivative, which reacts with oxalic acid esters to give 3,3,4,4-tetrabromo-5,5-dithienyl-diglyoxalic acid esters. Reduction of the latter with ethylmagnesium bromide leads to 3,3,4,4-tetrabromo-5,5-dithienyl-2,2-diglycolic acid esters.See [1] for Communication 2.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 468–470, April, 1981.     

Collisional energy transfer in the decomposition of 2-methyloxetane and 3-methyloxetane, I. Gas/gas collisions

The pressure dependence of the unimolecular rate constants for the thermal decomposition of 2-methyloxetane and 3-methyloxetane has been studied. The average energy transferred downward in gas-gas collision was determined by the application of RRKM theory and a stepladder model of energy transfer.

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Novel catalyst for dihydrogen evolution from water based on rhodium complexes with polyethyleneimine

Catalytic activity of homogeneous and heterogeneous rhodium complexes with polyethyleneimine or ethylenediamine at various Rh:N ratios has been studied in the reaction of water reduction to dihydrogen by V _aq ²⁺ and Cr _aq ²⁺ and the applicability of these catalysts for photocatalytic evolution of H₂ from water is discussed.

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Rh:N V _ap ²⁺ Cr _aq ²⁺ .

     

Intermediate oxygen-containing compounds in oxidative condensation of methane over sodium-manganese catalysts

CH₂O conversion over sodium-manganese oxide and oxychloride catalysts in methane dehydrodimerization have been studied under unsteady-state conditions at high temperatures (600–750 °C). It has been established that formaldehyde conversions produce deep oxidation (CO, CO₂), condensation (C₂H₄, C₂H₆) and methanation products through CH₃O^– formation and decomposition.

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(600–750°C) CH₂O - . , (CO, CO₂) (C₂H₄, C₂H₆), , CH₃O^–.

     

A quantum chemical study of the influence of an electrostatic field on the reactivity of methanol over zeolites

The INDO method with an electrostatic potential term in its Hamiltonian has been used to estimate the changes in the electronic structure of methanol and methanol dimer due to the electrostatic field of zeolites. It has been shown that fields of the strength F=2–8×10¹⁰V/m change significantly the electronic structure as well as the geometry of both molecules and can cause their decomposition leading to the species H₂O, CH₃, CH₃O, CH₂O, and CH₂.

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INDO . , F=2÷8·10¹⁰ / , , H₂O, CH₃, CH₃O, CH₂O CH₂.

     

On the application of exponential kinetic equations

An exponential kinetic equation for complex chemical reactions in solid-liquid heterogeneous systems is discussed. The integral form of the equation is analyzed and the conditions specified for the application of an approximate form. The meaning of constant t₀ is explained.

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Investigation of catalytic purification of gases from aromatic hydrocarbons

1,1- (AH) ([AH]=6,9 /, 50°C). AH W_i/W_{O 3}=0,40±0,16.

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The kinetics and oxidation products of 1,1-diethoxyethane (AH) ozonolysis have been investigated at [AH]=6.9 mol/l and 50 °C. The initiation efficiency of radical oxidation by ozone is W_i/W_{O 3}=0.40±0.16.

     

Study of the evolution of a MoO3+Bi2MoO6 mixture in air and in the conditions of mild propene oxidation

MoO₃ can react with the gamma phase of bismuth molybdate (Bi₂MoO₆) in the conditions of propene oxidation to form the alpha phase (Bi₂Mo₃O₁₂) resulting in a more selective catalyst for propene oxidation to acrolein. Intimate contact between MoO₃ and the gamma phase is an important factor favoring the formation of the alpha phase.

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MoO₃ - (Bi₂MoO₆), - (Bi₂Mo₃O₁₂), .

     

Kinetics of tritium isotope exchange between H2S and CH3OH vapor in glass vessels

Two different mechanisms of tritium exchange between and CH₃OH vapor in glass vessels have been found: (i) bimolecular exchange in the gas phase, (ii) pseudomonomolecular exchange between gaseous and CH₃OH adsorbed on the surface. The total and partial orders, rate constants and activation energies are given.

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The measurement of meaningful activation energies

The uncertainty surrounding the significance of the measured kinetic parameters of solid state decomposition reactions is discussed briefly. Some suggestions are made about what precautions should be taken in order to favour the measurement of undistorted results. Some criteria are proposed for deciding whether a measuredE value can be considered to have its usual meaning. The results of a series of experiments aimed at measuring the activation energy of the decomposition of calcium carbonate using a variety of methods, sample sizes and experimental conditions are presented. These results are compared with results found in the literature and it is concluded that it is possible to measure a reproducible value forE and it is tentatively proposed that this value is meaningful in terms of the energy barrier model of chemical reaction kinetics.

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Zusammenfassung Die sich auf die Signifikanz gemessener kinetischer Parameter von Zersetzungsreaktionen fester Stoffe beziehende Unsicherheit wird kurz diskutiert. Es werden einige Vorschläge hinsichtlich der Vorkehrungen unterbreitet, die zu treffen sind, um unverfälschte Meßergebnisse zu erhalten. Einige Kriterien werden vorgeschlagen, die geeignet sind zu entscheiden, ob ain gemessenerE-Wert die übliche Bedutung hat. Ergebnisse einer Reihe von Experimenten werden angegeben, die ausgeführt wurden, um die nach verschiedenen Methoden, bei Anwendung unterschiedlicher Probenmengen und unter verschiedenen Versuchsbedingungen für die Aktivierungsenergie der Zersetzung von CaCO₃ erhaltenen Werte zu vergleichen. Es wird gefolgert, daß es möglich ist, den Wert vonE reproduzierbar zu messen, und versuchsweise vorgeschlagen, diesen Wert als sinnvoll für das Energiebarrierenmodell der chemischen Reaktionskinetik anzusehen.

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n-Pentane isomerization in a continuous-flow reactor on Pt/Al2O3 catalysts modified by adsorbed bismuth and palladium

Isomerization of n-pentane has been studied in a continuous-flow reactor at atmospheric pressure on Pt/Al₂O₃ catalysts modified by adsorbed bismuth and palladium. Lower activity and higher selectivity have been obtained on a catalyst modified by bismuth. Both activity and selectivity have decreased on a catalyst modified by palladium. After oxygen treatment the Pd–Pt/Al₂O₃ catalyst showed the most pronounced change in catalytic properties and its stability was lower than that of the unmodified Pt/Al₂O₃ catalyst.

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X-ray study of palladium catalysts. Influence of thermal treatment in hydrogen on the phase composition

The thermal treatment of Pd catalysts in a reducing atmosphere of hydrogen leads to interaction of supported metal and support to form solid solutions.

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Reactive silica, XIV. Sorption and polymerization of ethylene oxide on reactive silica

Ethylene oxide vapor was exposed to reactive silica (RS). It chemisorbed immediately on a pair of silicon radicals as –O–CH₂–CH₂–, and the adsorbed species polymerized. It is assumed that polymerization is not an ionic but a radical type reaction.

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Thermal properties of potassium dichromate

Thermosonimetry, DTA, high temperature XRD and hot stage microscopy have been used to study the thermal behaviour of K₂Cr₂O₇. A rapid triclinic to monoclinic phase transformation occurs at 543 K slowly reversible at 508 K. Severe crystallite fracturing is associated with the reverse transition and manifests anomalous X-ray intensities which have been previously interpreted as metastable phase formation. On reheating, the transformation occurs at 528 K. Possible interpretations of the temperature hystereses are given.

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Zusammenfassung Thermosonimetrie, DTA, Hochtemperatur-XRD und Mikroskopie in heißem Zustand wurden zur Untersuchung des thermischen Verhaltens von K₂Cr₂O₇ eingesetzt. Eine schnelle Phasenänderung von der triklinen zur monoklinen Form findet bei 543 K statt, welche bei 508 K langsam reversibel ist. Der schwere Kristallbruch ist mit dem umgekehrten Übergang verbunden und weist anomale Röntgenstrahlen-Intensitäten auf, welche früher als Bildung einer metastabilen Phase gedeutet wurden. Bei wiederholtem Aufheizen geht die Änderung bei 528 K vor sich. Mögliche Deutungen der Temperaturhysterese werden gegeben.

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Résumé On a étudié le comportement thermique de K₂Cr₂O₇ par thermosonimétrie, ATD, diffraction des rayons X à haute température et microscopie avec platina chauffante. Une transformation rapide de la phase triclinique à la phase monoclinique a lieu à 543 K et est lentement réversible à 508 K. Un fractionnement important des cristallites est associé à la transition inverse et se manifeste par des intensités anormales des raies de diffraction X, ce qui a été préalablement interprété comme la formation d'une phase métastable. Lors d'un nouvel échauffement, la transformation a lieu à 528 K. Diverses interprétations possibles de l'hystérèse de température sont proposées.

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