Kinetics of FeSe2 oxidation by ferric iron and its reactivity compared with FeS2

The mobility and bioavailability of selenium is a major health and environmental issue and a main concern for geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste. Chemically and/or microbially mediated oxidation of insoluble Se-bearing particulate, such as iron selenides, to dissolved and mobile phases controls the transport and distribution of Se in the environment. The oxidation of ferroselite(FeSe2) by ferric iron was investigated in anoxic conditions. The redox reaction can be represented by: FeSe2 + 2Fe3+ = 2Se0 + 3Fe2+. Kinetic studies indicated that the reaction can be described by second-order rate law, with rate constants of 0.49±0.01, 0.85±0.02, 1.84±0.04, and 3.29±0.13 L mol-1 s-1 at pH 1.62, 1.87, 2.23, and 2.49, respectively. The positive correlation between reaction rate and pH implies that diffusion of Fe3+ oxidant to the mineral surface is the rate-determining step. The strong reactivity of FeSe2 towards Fe3+ suggests that ferric iron may play a significant role in FeSe2 oxidation process(e.g., by Se4+, O2, etc.) and Se0 should be the first reaction product. Also, it was shown that the reduction rate of Fe3+ or Se4+ by pyrite(FeS2) can be significantly increased in the presence of FeSe2, suggesting a stronger reactivity of FeSe2 compared with pyrite. The results obtained extend our knowledge about the subtle interaction between Se, pyrite and iron selenides in the environment, and give insight into the transfer of selenium from iron selenides to bio-available selenium(i.e., selenite and selenate) in the Se-rich environment.     

Activity of immobilized trypsin in the layer structure of polyelectrolyte microcapsules (PEMC)

Polyelectrolyte microcapsules composed by using the LbL technique on stabilized RBC as templates were coated with up to ten layer pairs of trypsin/PSS or trypsin/alginate. The trypsin layer growth was confirmed by particle electrophoresis, confocal laser scanning microscopy, flow cytometry, and protein determination according to Lowry. In the coating series with trypsin/PSS, the amount of immobilized enzyme was larger than that with trypsin/alginate. The enzyme immobilization led to activity reduction of up to 90% compared to that of the same enzyme amount in the solution. No significant differences between the activities of trypsin immobilized in combination with PSS and with alginate were found.     

Novel electrosynthesis of CdS/FeS nanocomposite-modified poly(o-phenylenediamine) with views to their use as a biosensor for Escherichia coli

This article proposes a new electrochemical sensor for Escherichia coli (E. Coli) composed of poly(o-phenylenediamine) (PoPD) and CdS/FeS nanocomposites (PoPD|CdS/FeS). The preparation of the modified electrodes used for this purpose and their subsequent use as a sensor comprise a simple, fast and reproducible technique. The characterization of the CdS/FeS nanocomposites and their subsequent inclusion on PoPD was performed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) and computational methods; For the nanocomposites an average size of 100 nm was obtained after applying a reduction potential for 5 s over the polymeric matrix. The electrochemical characterizations confirmed that the inclusion of the nanocomposites improved the amperometric response, allowing the developed material to be used as an electrochemical sensor for E. Coli. The figures obtained gave the linear equation j = -6.89 × 10⁻¹⁴ × CFU + 5.64 × 10⁻⁵, with an R² of 0.995, for 10 replicates. Furthermore, the limit of detection (LOD) was 6.1 × 10⁵ CFU/mL, and the limit of quantification (LOQ) was 6.1 × 10⁶ CFU/mL.     

甲醇在FeS2(100)完整表面的吸附和分解

采用基于第一性原理的密度泛函理论结合周期平板模型方法, 研究了甲醇分子在FeS₂(100)完整表面的吸附与解离. 通过比较不同吸附位置的吸附能和构型参数发现: 表面Fe位为有利吸附位, 甲醇分子通过氧原子吸附在表面Fe位, 吸附后甲醇分子中的C―O键和O―H键都有伸长, 振动频率发生红移; 甲醇分子易于解离成甲氧基CH3O和H, 表面Fe位仍然是二者有利吸附位. 通过计算得出甲醇在FeS₂(100)表面解离吸附的可能机理: 甲醇分子首先发生O―H键的断裂, 生成甲氧基中间体, 继而甲氧基C―H键断裂, 得到最后产物HCHO和H₂.     

Iron tetrasulfophthalocyanine as catalyst of o-phenylenediamine (OPD) oxidation with molecular oxygen

This study compares chemical and electrochemical methods of o-phenylenediamine oxidation into oligomers and their further polymerization into poly-o-phenylenediamine (PPD). Iron tetrasulfophthalocyanine oxygen complex was first demonstrated to catalyze effectively OPD oxidation with air oxygen. If catalyzed with iron tetrasulfophthalocyanine, chemical oxidation of OPD into oligomers accelerates electropolymerization.     

Synthesis and Thermolysis of the Homoleptic Iron(II) Complex [Fe{cyclo‐(P5tBu4)}2]

Na[cyclo‐(P₅tBu₄)] ( 1 ) reacts with [FeBr₂(CO)₄] (2:1) to give the first homoleptic iron(II) complex [Fe{cyclo‐(P₅tBu₄)}₂] ( 2 ) containing two tridentate cyclo‐(P₅tBu₄)^– ligands. Thermolysis of 2 up to 500 °C produces a new phosphorus‐rich iron phosphide, calculated as FeP₆ according to the mass change.     

O-Tolyldithiocarbonate Complexes of Iron(II) and Iron(III)

Abstract

Reactions of O-tolyldithiocarbonate ligands, (o-, m-, and p-CH₃C₆H₄O)CS₂Na, with anhydrous FeCl₂ (1:2 molar ratio) and with FeCl₃ (1:1 and 1:3 molar ratio) yielded the complexes [{(CreO)CS₂}₂Fe] and [{(CreO)CS₂}_nFeCl_3–n] (Cre = o-, m-, and p-CH₃C₆H₄; n = 1 and 3), respectively. These complexes were reacted with nitrogen and phosphorus donor ligands in dichloromethane, which afforded the adducts corresponded to [{(CreO)CS₂}₂Fe.xL] and [(CreO)CS₂FeCl₂.xL] {x = 1, L = N₂C₁₂H₈; x = 2, L = NC₅H₅, P(C₆H₅)₃}. Elemental analyses and IR, UV-visible, and mass spectroscopic and magnetic studies indicated bidentate mode of bonding by dithiocarbonate ligands leading to sixcoordination around the iron atom as a consequence of Fe…Fe interaction in the complexes [{(CreO)CS₂}₂Fe] and [(CreO)CS₂FeCl₂]. The complexes exhibited antifungal activity. The fungicidal activity of the complexes has been tested by poisoned food technique using fungi Fusarium sp.

Supplemental materials are available for this article. Go to the publisher's online edition of Phosphorus, Sulfur, and Silicon and the Related Elements for the following free supplemental resource: Antifungal Activity.     

Observation of surface contamination layer by X‐ray reflectometry (XRR) analyses

Ultra‐thin HfO₂ films of 3.5, 5.0, and 8.0 nm nominal thicknesses were prepared, respectively, on silicon substrates by using atomic layer deposition method. Through the analyses of X‐ray reflectometry (XRR), X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy for HfO₂ films with and without sample cleaning, the effects of surface contamination on XRR curve and film thickness were investigated, and contamination layer was observed and the thickness of the layer was determined. X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy results indicated that the amount of surface contamination varied considerably because of the surface cleaning. XRR curve shapes and the positions of thickness fringes changed and the thickness from Fourier analyses of the curves were different for the same sample due to the different surface contamination. Contamination layer of about 1 nm thickness was observed by Fourier analysis of XRR curve. Simulation for XRR curve showed the best fit to data when contamination layer of about 1 nm thickness was considered, and the result was consistent with that of the Fourier analysis. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Study of CO adsorption on perfect and defective pyrite(100)surfaces by density functional theory

First-principles calculations based on density functional theory (DFT) and the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) have been used to study the adsorption of CO molecule on the perfect and defective FeS 2 (100) surfaces. The defective Fe 2 S(100) surfaces are caused by sulfur deficiencies. Slab geometry and periodic boundary conditions are employed with partial relaxations of atom positions in calculations. Two molecular orientations, Cand O-down, at various distinct sites have been considered. Total energy calculations indicated that no matter on perfect or deficient surfaces, the Fe position is relatively more favored than the S site with the predicted binding energies of 120.8 kJ/mol and 140.8 kJ/mol, respectively. Moreover, CO was found to be bound to Fe atom in vertical configuration. The analysis of density of states and vibrational frequencies before and after adsorption showed clear changes of the C–O bond.     

Iron(II) sulfate oxidation with oxygen on a Pt/C catalyst: A kinetic study

The kinetics of iron(II) sulfate oxidation with molecular oxygen on the 2% Pt/Sibunit catalyst was studied by a volumetric method at atmospheric pressure, T = 303 K, pH 0.33–2.4, [FeSO₄] = 0.06?0.48 mol/l, and [Fe₂(SO₄)₃] = 0?0.36 mol/l in the absence of diffusion limitations. Relationships were established between the reaction rate and the concentrations of Fe²⁺, Fe³⁺, H⁺, and Cl^? ions in the reaction solution. The kinetic isotope effect caused by the replacement of H₂O with D₂O and of H⁺ with D⁺ was measured. The dependence of Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺ adsorption on the catalyst pretreatment conditions was studied. A reaction scheme is suggested, which includes oxygen adsorption, the formation of a Fe(II) complex with surface oxygen, and the one-electron reduction of oxygen. The last step can proceed via two pathways, namely, electron transfer with H⁺ addition and hydrogen atom transfer from the coordination sphere of the iron(II) aqua complex. A kinetic equation providing a satisfactory fit to experimental data is set up. Numerical values are determined for the rate constants of the individual steps of the scheme suggested.     

Pretilt study of double‐layer alignment film (DLAF)

A novel double‐layer alignment film (DLAF) was developed to obtain greater control of the alignment characteristics of the liquid crystal director. The DLAF consists of a thin fluorinated polymer layer on the top of a rubbed non‐fluorinated, non‐branched polyimide layer (PI 2555). Two types of fluorinated polymer with different chemical structures and wetting behaviour on PI 2555 were chosen, to provide either continuous or discontinuous top layers. The continuous top layer DLAF (DLAF‐1) exhibits an abrupt pretilt transition from planar to homeotropic as the top layer thickness increases. The discontinuous top layer DLAF (DLAF‐2) exhibits a gradual transition where the pretilt correlates with the coverage of fluorinated top layer. These two types of transitions fit with de Gennes' local Frederick's transition and Kwok's inhomogeneous alignment theories, respectively. The abrupt pretilt transition system may be promising for chemical/biosensor applications, whereas the gradual transition system is suitable for pretilt control in LCD devices.     

Density functional study of neutral and anionic AlO(n) and ScO(n) with high oxygen content

The electronic and geometrical structures of neutral and negatively charged AlO₅, AlO₆, AlO₇, AlO₈, AlO₉, AlO₁₀, AlO₁₁, AlO₁₂, AlO₁₅, AlO₁₆, and AlO₁₈ along with the corresponding series of ScO_n and ScO oxides were investigated using density functional theory with generalized gradient approximation. We found that these species possess geometrically stable isomers for all values of n = 5–12, 15, 16, 18 and are thermodynamically stable for n = 5–7. The species with n = 16 are found to be octa‐dioxides M(η¹‐O₂)₈ while the species with n = 15 and 18 are penta‐ozonides (η²‐O₃)M(η¹‐O₃)₄ and hexa‐ozonides M(η¹‐O₃)₆, respectively. Geometrical configurations of a number of the lowest total energy states of Al and Sc oxides are different. Especially, drastic differences are found for the anion AlO and ScO pairs at n = 9, 10, and 11. The Sc? O bonds are longer than the Al? O bonds by ≈0.2 Å, which, in turn, slightly affects the corresponding interoxygen bond lengths. The charges on metal atoms are close to +2e in both Al series and to +1.5e in both Sc series. As an extra electron is delocalized over ligands in the presence of a large positive charge on the metal atom of the anions, the electron affinity (EA) of the neutrals along with the ionization energies of the anions are large and exceed the EAs of the halogen atoms in a number of cases. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Comput Chem 2011     

Effective oxidation of alcohols by Iron(III)-Schiff base-triphenylphosphine complexes

Iron(III)-Schiff base-triphenylphosphine complexes catalyze the oxidation of alcohols to their corresponding carbonyl compounds in presence of hydrogen peroxide in good yields.     

Layer‐by‐layer deposition of nitrilotris(methylene)triphosphonic acid and Zr(IV): an XPS,ToF‐SIMS,ellipsometry, and AFM study

Layer‐by‐layer assemblies consisting of alternating layers of nitrilotris(methylene)triphosphonic acid (NTMP), a polyfunctional corrosion inhibitor, and zirconium(IV) were prepared on alumina. In particular, a nine‐layer (NTMP/Zr(IV))₄NTMP stack could be constructed at room temperature, which showed a steady increase in film thickness throughout its growth by spectroscopic ellipsometry up to a final thickness of 1.79 ± 0.04 nm. At higher temperature (70 °C), even a two‐layer NTMP/Zr(IV) assembly could not be prepared because of etching of the alumina substrate by the heated Zr(IV) solution. XPS characterization of the layer‐by‐layer assembly showed a saw tooth pattern in the nitrogen, phosphorus, and zirconium signals, where the modest increases and decreases in these signals corresponded to the expected deposition and perhaps removal of NTMP and Zr(IV). Time‐of‐flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF‐SIMS) confirmed the attachment of the NTMP molecule to the surface through PO^?, PO₂^?, PO₃^?, and CN^? signals. Increasing attenuation of the Al signal from the substrate after deposition of each layer was observed by both XPS and ToF‐SIMS. Essentially complete etching of the alumina by the heated Zr(IV) solution was confirmed by spectroscopic ellipsometry, XPS, and ToF‐SIMS. Atomic force microscopy revealed that all the films were smooth with R_q roughness values less than 0.5 nm. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

On the ratio of processes of adsorbed oxygen layer formation and palladium surface layer dissolution at linear anodic potential sweep

The surface layer dissolution on certain palladium deposits (Pd/Pt) and smooth polycrystalline Pd in sulfuric acid solutions is quantitatively studied at anodic linear potential sweep using atomic absorption analysis. The strong effect of the conditions of Pd/Pt electrolytic generation on the processes of palladium dissolution and oxygen adsorption is shown. The scanning electron microscopy method is used to trace the relationship between the synthesis conditions and the palladium deposit morphology. It is shown that palladium dissolution in the course of the anodic potential sweep is the most active for deposits with the highest specific surfaces. At the oxygen adsorption potentials, the charge value consumed in Pd dissolution decreases as the potential sweep rate increases.     

煤在不同O2/CO2气氛下燃烧硫析出特性研究

研究了煤在不同氧体积分数、混有CO2气氛下燃烧硫析出特性，结果表明，煤在低氧、混有CO2气氛下燃烧，SO2和H2S析出速率曲线均呈现双峰结构，H2S析出率明显增大，硫析出时间延长；在高氧气氛下，SO2和H2S析出速率曲线均呈现单峰结构，硫析出时间缩短。煤在低氧体积分数、混有CO2气氛下燃烧能够改善煤灰自固硫能力，降低硫的最终析出率；煤在高氧体积分数、混有少量CO2气氛下燃烧与空气气氛下燃烧相比，硫的最终析出率无明显变化。     

Iodine(III)-mediated preparations of nitrogen-containing sulfur derivatives: dramatic influence of the sulfur oxidation state

Reaction of sulfonamides with iodosobenzene leads to phenyliodinanes. A new catalysis reaction of the decomposition of these products in the presence of sulfoxides that allows the smooth synthesis of sulfoximines has been evidenced and studied: copper(II) salts were used to prepare compounds 4 a-j and 5 b, d, f, j, k from the corresponding, easily prepared, sulfoxides. The reactions proceed with retention of configuration at the sulfur center, and copper(II) triflate is the best candidate for the catalyst for the imination. Switching from sulfonamides to sulfinamides in the preparation of the starting iodinanes completely alters the reaction pathway: iodinanes are no longer accessible, and sulfonimidates 7 a-j are obtained instead. This behavior can be rationalized by the increase in pK(a) brought about by the removal of one oxygen atom from the sulfur center. Sulfonimidates are interesting molecules with varied applications. Optimization of their one-pot synthesis has been achieved by carrying out the reaction in acetonitrile. The stereochemical study has shown that the transformation proceeds with global retention of the configuration at the sulfur center, albeit with erosion of the enantiomeric purity. A model accounting for this outcome is proposed. In addition, the presence of oxidized sulfonamide by-products has been explained, and this latter pathway becomes the sole one when alcohol is replaced by water. Good yields of the oxidized products are obtained.     

Iron(II)-Induced oxidation of hypophosphite by peroxydiphosphate in acid medium

It is shown that when peroxydiphosphate reacts with excess of iron(II) an induced oxidation of hypophosphite occurs if any is present.