Highly dispersed potassium on alumina as a metalating agent. Alkylation of enolizable compounds

Highly dispersed potassium on alumina (K/Al₂O₃) acts as a metalating agent towards enolizable compounds and the intermediate organopotassium derivatives can be alkylated with primary alkyl bromides. The reaction conditions are dependent on the substrate. In particular, tetrahydrofuran is the solvent of choice for the metalation of nitriles and aldehydeN,N-dimethylhydrazones at ?60°C and of N-cyclohexyl ketimines at room temperature, whereas hexane must be used for ketones.     

Recyclable hypervalent iodine(III) reagent iodosodilactone as an efficient coupling reagent for direct esterification, amidation, and peptide coupling

A hypervalent iodine(III) reagent plays a novel role as an efficient coupling reagent to promote the direct condensation between carboxylic acids and alcohols or amines to provide esters, macrocyclic lactones, amides, as well as peptides without racemization. The regeneration of iodosodilactone (1) can also be readily achieved. The intermediate acyloxyphosphonium ion C from the activation of a carboxylic acid is thought to be involved in the present esterification reaction.     

Spectrochemical properties of molybdo- and tungsto-heteropolyanions containing Ce(IV) or Ce(III) as a heteroatom

The absorption and MCD spectra in the VIS-UV region of the traditional Silverton-type polyanion [Ce(IV)Mo₁₂O₄₂]^8? and Weakley-type polyanions, [X(W₅O₁₈)₂]^itn? [X = Ce(IV) and Ce(III)], have been measured and two charge-transfer transitions, ligand-to-heteroatom and intra-ligand, are discussed.     

Formation of ferrocyanides-III Fe(III), La(III) and Ce(III)

Potassium ferrocyanide forms Fe(4)[Fe(Cn)(6)](3) with Fe(III), KLaFe(CN)(6) with La(III) and KCeFe(CN)(6) with Ce(III). The thermodynamic data for the two lanthanide compounds have been determined.     

Highly selective determination of rhodium(III) using silica gel surface-imprinted solid-phase extraction

A novel Rh(III)-imprinted amino-functionalised silica gel sorbent was prepared by a surface imprinting technique for preconcentration and separation of Rh(III) prior to its determination by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). Compared with the traditional solid sorbents and non-imprinted polymer particles, the ion-imprinted polymers (IIPs) had higher adsorption capacity and selectivity for Rh(III). The maximum static adsorption capacity of the imprinted and non-imprinted sorbent for Rh(III) was 29.86?mg?g^?1 and 11.23?mg?g^?1, respectively. The imprinted Rh(III) was removed with 2?mL of 3% thiourea?+?2?mol?L^?1 HCl. The obtained imprinted particles exhibited excellent selectivity and rapid kinetics process for Rh(III). The relatively selective factor (α_r) values of Rh(III)/Ru(III), Rh(III)/Au(III), Rh(III)/Pt(IV), Rh(III)/Ir(IV), Rh(III)/Pd(II) were 26.7, 39.0 29.2, 28.1, 43.7, respectively, which were greater than 1. The detection limit (3σ) of the method was 0.26?µg?L^?1. The relative standard deviation of the method was 1.79% for eight replicate determination of 10?µg of Rh³⁺ in 200?mL water sample. The method was validated by analysing standard reference material (GBW 07293), the results obtained is in good agreement with standard values. The developed method was also successfully applied to the determination of trace rhodium(III) in geological samples with satisfactory results.     

Photoluminescent layered Y(III) and Tb(III) silicates doped with Ce(III)

The synthesis and structural characterization of new layered rare-earth silicates K(3)[M(1-a)Ce(a)Si(3)O(8)(OH)(2)], M = Y(3+), Tb(3+), a < 1 (AV-22 materials), have been reported. These materials combine the properties of layered silicates, such as intercalation chemistry, and photoluminescence and may find applications in new types of sensor devices. For mixed Tb/Ce-AV-22, evidence has been found for the energy transfer from the large Ce(3+) 4f( 1) --> 5d(1) broad band to the sharp Tb(3+) 4f (8) lines. This energy transfer allows the fine-tuning of the color emission in the blue-green region of the chromaticity diagram. Upon Ce(3+) excitation (342 nm), the radiance of Tb/Ce-AV-22 is approximately 2 times higher than that measured under direct Tb(3+) excitation, which reinforces the existence of effective room-temperature Ce(3+)-to-Tb(3+) energy transfer.     

Sorption and desorption of Eu(III) on alumina

Summary Effects of ionic strength and of fulvic acid on the sorption of Eu(III) on alumina were investigated by using a batch technique. The experiments were carried out at T=25±1 °C, pH 4-6 and in the presence of 1M NaCl. The results indicate that sorption isotherms of Eu(III) are linear at low pH values. The sorption-desorption of Eu(III) on alumina at pH 4.4 is reversible, but a sorption-desorption hysteresis is found at pH 5.0. Fulvic acid has an obvious positive effect on the sorption of Eu(III) on alumina at low pH values. The migration of Eu(III) in alumina was studied by using column experiments and ^152+154Eu(III) radiotracer at pH 3.8. For column experiments, Eu(III) sorbed on alumina can be desorbed completely from the solid surface at low pH values. The findings are relevant to the evaluation of lanthanide and actinide ions in the environment.     

Sorption of144Ce(III) and147Pm(III) on hydrated iron sesquioxide

The sorption of¹⁴⁴Ce(III) and of¹⁴⁷Pm(III) on hydrated iron sesquioxide suspension and the sorption of¹⁴⁴Ce(III) on hydrated iron sesquioxide in a laboratory column were studied. The dependence of the sorption on pH and time, the sorption isotherm, the temperature-dependence of sorption, and the effects of ionic strength on sorption and desorption were determined under static conditions. The maximum sorptions of¹⁴⁴Ce(III) and¹⁴⁷Pm(III) were reached at pH=7.4 (K_d=8.9·10⁵) and pH=9.1 (K_d=6.2·10⁵), respectively.     

Studies on crystalline zirconium phosphate-IV self-diffusion of La(III) and Ce(III) ions

Radioisotopes were used to determine self-diffusion parameters for the movement of La(III) and Ce(III) ions in crystalline α zirconium phosphate. Conclusions are drawn as to the mechanism of ion movements in this medium.     

Highly active Pd nanoparticles dispersed on amine functionalized layered double hydroxide for Suzuki coupling reaction

The synthesis of well dispersed palladium nanoparticles (1-5 nm) on diamine functionalized LDH is reported. The heterogeneous catalyst displayed unprecedented activity in Suzuki coupling reaction.     

Highly dispersed MoO(x) on carbon nanotube as support for high performance Pt catalyst towards methanol oxidation

HPMo self-assembly on carbon nanotubes followed by decomposition is used to fabricate highly dispersed MoO(x)/CNTs as a support for high performance of a Pt catalyst towards methanol oxidation.     

Degradation of carbofuran in aqueous solution by Fe(III) aquacomplexes as effective photocatalysts

The photodegradation of carbofuran by excitation of iron(III) aquacomplexes was investigated under UV irradiation. The degradation rate was strongly influenced by the pH, and initial concentration of Fe(III). The degradation efficiency of carbofuran at the difference pH was in good agreement with the initial concentration of Fe(OH)²⁺ in the solution. An initial carbofuran concentration of 10 mg L⁻¹ was completely degraded within 50 min at pH 2.8 with original Fe(III) concentration of 8 × 10⁻⁴ mol L⁻¹. This degradation reaction was found to follow the first order kinetics law and the rate constant of 1.60 × 10⁻³ s⁻¹ was observed. The decrease of TOC content was observed during the photocatalytic process and the removal percentage obtained was about 70% after 25 h. Furthermore, ammonium ion as an end-product was detected in the solution. Therefore, this process based on the catalytic reaction of Fe(II, III) is responsible for the continuous production of hydroxyl radicals in such system. A gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis showed the formation of four photoproducts, such as 2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-benzofuran-7-ol, etc., revealing that the carbamate branch, C-3 and C-2 positions in furan ring were attack targets of hydroxyl radicals. Based on these results, the photocatalytic system could be useful technology for the treatment and the mineralization of compounds like carbofuran.     

Sorption of La(III) and Ce(III) by oxidized carbon nanotubes

The ion-exchange sorption of La(III) and Ce(III) from nitrate solutions using oxidized carbon nanotubes with a solubility of 4.2 g/L is studied at metal concentration С = 5–160 mg/L, рН 2.5–6.0, ratio S: L = 0.002–0.06, and room temperature. At С = 35 mg/L, the equilibrium capacity is shown to grow dramatically with рН rising from 3.0 to 4.0–4.5 and reaching 840 mg/g in La and 950 mg/g in Се when S: L < 0.006 and рН > 4.0–4.5. The introduction of ionic salts is found to reduce the capacity (at рН > 4 and concentrations of 0.01 М and 0.1 М NaCl, the Се capacity is reduced to ~500 and ~200 mg/g). It is concluded that the sorption equilibrium is better described by the Langmuir equation, while the process kinetics, by pseudo-first and pseudo-second order equations.     

介孔材料为硅源合成多级孔Mo/H-IM-5催化剂及其在甲烷无氧芳构化反应中的应用

在IM-5分子筛的合成体系中以介孔材料KIT-6作为硅源,制备出了多级孔IM-5复合分子筛(IM-5-K)。利用X射线衍射、扫描电镜、透射电镜、比表面积分析、NH3-TPD等手段对样品的物理性质和酸性进行表征。将经过钼修饰的Mo-IM-5-K催化剂应用于甲烷无氧芳构化反应中,考察其活性。催化测试结果显示,多级孔Mo-IM-5-K催化剂的最高甲烷转化率和芳烃产率为12.4%和6.9%,高于常规Mo-IM-5-C催化剂。同时,Mo-IM-5-K催化剂有更好的稳定性。催化剂反应活性和稳定性的差异是由于其具有不同的孔道结构和酸性所致。介孔的存在会影响活性Mo物种的落位及分布状态,有利于反应物与活性位的接触和芳烃产物的扩散,进而提高催化剂的活性和稳定性。     

Highly efficient silica gel-supported 1,2-diaminocyclohexane-Pd catalyst for Suzuki-Miyaura and Sonogashira coupling reactions

A palladium (Pd) catalyst was prepared by immobilization of a 1,2-diaminocyclohexane based Pd-complex onto amorphous silica gel and its applications as a heterogeneous catalyst for Suzuki-Miyaura and Sonogashira coupling reactions are described. The catalyst was highly efficient, reusable and air-stable. An erratum to this article is available at .     

Synthesis and applications of Ce(III)-imprinted polymer based on attapulgite as the sacrificial support material for selective separation of cerium(III) ions

A surface-imprinting technique combined with a sacrificial support process was established to synthesize a novel Ce(III)-imprinted polymer (CIP) in which attapulgite acts as the sacrificial support material. The CIP was compared with attapulgite, non-imprinted polymer (NIP), and with a Ce(III)-imprinted polymer where attapulgite acts as the support material (AIP). Fourier transmission infrared spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, simultaneous thermogravimetry, nitrogen sorption, and laser particle sizing were employed, and an imprinting mechanism is suggested. Batch experiments were performed to evaluate adsorption kinetics, selective recognition, adsorption isotherms, desorption and regeneration performances of the CIP. The CIP offers fast adsorption kinetics for Ce³⁺, and the maximum adsorption capacity is 130 mg?g^?1, which is larger than that of AIP and attapulgite. The absorption abilities of Ce³⁺ from aqueous solutions followed the order CIP>AIP>attapulgite>NIP. CIP could be reused four times with only about 16% and 18% loss of adsorption capacity in pure Ce³⁺ solution and potentially interfering ion solution, respectively. The method was applied to the separation and determination of trace Ce³⁺ in river sediments. The relative standard deviation of the method is 2.6% (n?=?6.0), and the detection limit (3σ) is 57 ng?L^?1.     

Thermogravimetric and spectroscopic studies on La(III) and Ce(III) complexes with some thio-schiff bases

Solid complexes of five derivatives of thio-Schiff bases with La(III) and Ce(III) ions were prepared and characterized by elemental and thermogravimetric analyses. The suggested general formula of the solid complexes is [ML₂(H₂O)X]·2H₂O, whereM=trivalent lanthanide ion,L=Schiff base andX=Cl^? or ClO ₄ ^? . Information about the water of hydration, the coordinated water molecules, the coordination chemistry and the thermal stability of these complexes was obtained and is discussed. Additionally, a general scheme of thermal decomposition of the lanthanide-Schiff base complexes is proposed.