Kinetics of Central Ion Electroreduction in Cerium (IV)-Decatungstate

A general characteristics is given to the kinetics of electroreduction of cerium-decatugstate anions on mercury, polycrystalline gold, and the pyrolytic-graphite basis plane in acetate buffer solutions (pH 3.5-6.0). Based on the analysis of UV absorption spectra, the ratio of two reactant forms differing in the protonation degree in solutions under study is estimated. At a negatively charged mercury electrode, the reduction of the Ce(IV) central ion is shown to proceed as an outer-sphere process with classical manifestations of the psi-prime effect (polarization curves reveal a current minimum which deepens with supporting electrolyte dilution and an increase in the reactant negative charge). On the positively charged surface, the current is observed to increase with an increase in the supporting electrolyte concentration, which is interpreted in terms of the strong adsorption of the reactant and its coadsorption with cations. The gold electrode demonstrates pronounced effects of strong chemisorption. Adsorption complications observed on pyrolytic graphite are shown to become strongther for surfaces with more pronounced nonideal behavior. For low concentrations of atomar steps (apparently, for low coverages of pyrolytic-graphite surface with the adsorbed reactant), the quasireversible electron transfer with the rate increasing with increasing pH is observed.     

硫酸高铈催化炔烃的水合反应研究

炔烃经水合反应生成酮是有机合成中最重要和最基本的进行官能团转换的方法之一. 我们提供了一种价廉且具有高选择性的硫酸高铈催化炔烃水合方法. 实验结果表明: 在硫酸高铈(0.1 mmol)、浓硫酸(0.06 mL)、水(0.02 mL)和苯(5 mL)且反应温度为70 ℃的反应条件下, 炔烃(1 mmol)可以顺利发生水合反应生成酮.     

Synthesis, characterization and analytical application of a new inorganic cation exchanger—Titanium(IV) molybdophosphate

A novel polyoxometalate-cation exchanger, titanium(IV) molybdophosphate (TMP) has been synthesized under varying conditions. The material was characterized by X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma and thermogravimetry techniques. Its stability was investigated in water, dilute acids, alkaline solutions, and high temperature up to 750 °C. Ion-exchange capacity and distribution coefficients (K_d) for twenty-nine radionuclides and metal ions have been determined. It was found that the TMP has high affinity for Cs⁺, Sr²⁺, UO₂²⁺, Ba²⁺, Pb²⁺, Tl⁺, Zn²⁺, Rb²⁺ and Zr⁴⁺ ions. The results of binary separation of metal ions showed that TMP can be potentially useful for analytical applications.     

铬(III)离子催化铈(IV)离子氧化四氢糠醇的反应动力学及机理

在酸性介质中用氧化还原滴定法研究了铈(IV)离子在铬(III)离子催化作用下,于25～40℃区间氧化四氢糠醇的反应动力学.结果表明反应对铈(IV)和四氢糠醇均为一级.准一级速率常数kobs随催化剂[Cr(III)]增加而增大,亦随[H+]增加而增大,而随[HSO-4]增加而减小.在氮气保护下,反应不能引发丙烯酰胺聚合,说明在反应中没有自由基产生.提出了催化剂、底物和氧化剂间生成双核加合物的反应机理.通过kobs与HSO-4的依赖关系,并结合Ce(IV)在溶液中的平衡,找到了本反应体系的动力学活性物种是Ce(SO4)2.还计算出一些速率常数及相应的活化参数.     

铬(III)离子催化铈(IV)离子氧化四氢糠醇的反应动力学及机理

在酸性介质中用氧化还原滴定法研究了铈(IV)离子在铬(III)离子催化作用下, 于25～40 ℃区间氧化四氢糠醇的反应动力学. 结果表明反应对铈(IV)和四氢糠醇均为一级. 准一级速率常数k_obs随催化剂[Cr(III)]增加而增大, 亦随[H^＋]增加而增大, 而随增加而减小. 在氮气保护下, 反应不能引发丙烯酰胺聚合, 说明在反应中没有自由基产生. 提出了催化剂、底物和氧化剂间生成双核加合物的反应机理. 通过k_obs与的依赖关系, 并结合Ce(IV)在溶液中的平衡, 找到了本反应体系的动力学活性物种是Ce(SO₄)₂. 还计算出一些速率常数及相应的活化参数.     

Liquid-Phase Oxidation of Some Aromatic Aldehydes,Hydrocarbons, and Alcohols by Cerium(IV) Catalyzed by Iridium(III) in Acidic Medium

Addition of traces of iridium(III) chloride with cerium(IV) sulfate (catalyst–substrate ratio (1:2994 to 1:10,000) in traditional water-bath heating resulted in the oxidation of p-chlorobenzaldehyde, p-nitrobenzaldehyde, benzyl alcohol, p-methoxy benzyl alcohol, p-xylene, and p-nitrotoluene dissolved in acetic acid to give 77%, 90%, 21.7%, 88.6%, 86.2%, and 18% yields of the products, respectively, while catechol and resorcinol polymerized. Oxidation of aldehydes and alcohols resulted as usual in the corresponding acids and aldehydes, respectively, while p-xylene and p-nitrotoluene gave p-tolualdehyde and p-nitrobenzoic acid. Conditions were obtained for getting the highest yields under the experimental conditions.     

PANI-SnP复合膜电极在镍镉废水中电控离子交换性能

采用滴涂法在铂基底制备了电活性聚苯胺-磷酸锡(PANI-SnP)复合膜电极,考察了该电极在Ni²⁺、Cd²⁺溶液的电控离子交换性能. 用傅立叶变换红外光谱和扫描电镜分析观察复合膜的组成及表面形貌;在0.1 mol·L^-1 Ni(NO₃)₂、Cd(NO₃)₂溶液,通过循环伏安法比较了PANI膜、SnP膜及PANI-SnP复合膜电极的电化学性能,并结合电化学石英晶体微天平技术重点考察了PANI-SnP复合膜的离子交换机制;同时,通过循环伏安法调控复合膜电极的氧化还原电位,结合X射线能谱和X射线光电子能谱分别测定了其氧化和还原状态的元素组成. 结果表明,PANI-SnP复合膜电极在Ni²⁺、Cd²⁺溶液均有良好的氧化还原电活性和可逆离子交换性能,其Cd²⁺离子选择性优于Ni²⁺离子,通过电控离子交换可使Cd²⁺离子从镍镉废水高效分离.     

反应性离子交换法合成纳米ZnO及其光催化性能

 以 ZnSO4 和 NaOH 为原料, 强碱性阴离子交换树脂为模板, 采用反应性离子交换法一步合成了高纯纳米 ZnO 晶体, 并运用扫描电子显微镜、X 射线衍射和紫外-可见光谱等技术对样品进行了表征, 初步探讨了合成机理. 结果表明, 制得的纳米 ZnO 晶体呈一维棒状, 它在树脂表面的形成过程与 ZnSO4 的初始浓度密切相关. 该 ZnO 样品对光催化降解甲基橙具有较高的活性和循环使用性能.     

Cerium(III/IV) Formamidinate Chemistry,and a Stable Cerium(IV) Diolate

Four new cerium(III) formamidinate complexes comprising [Ce(p‐TolForm)₃], [Ce(DFForm)₃(thf)₂], [Ce(DFForm)₃], and [Ce(EtForm)₃] were synthesized by protonolysis reactions using [Ce{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃] and formamidines of varying functionality, namely N,N′‐bis(4‐methylphenyl)formamidine (p‐TolFormH), N,N′‐bis(2,6‐difluorophenyl)formamidine (DFFormH), and the sterically more demanding N,N′‐bis(2,6‐diethylphenyl)formamidine (EtFormH). The bimetallic cerium lithium complex [LiCe(DFForm)₄] was synthesized by treating a mixture of [Ce{N(SiHMe₂)₂}₃(thf)₂] and [Li{N(SiHMe₂)₂}] with four equivalents of DFFormH in toluene. Oxidation of the trivalent cerium(III) formamidinate complexes by trityl chloride (Ph₃CCl) caused dramatic color changes, although the cerium(IV) species appeared transient and reformed cerium(III) complexes and N′‐trityl‐N,N′‐diarylformamidines shortly after oxidation. The first structurally characterized homoleptic cerium(IV) formamidinate complex [Ce(p‐TolForm)₄] was obtained through a protonolysis reaction between [Ce{N(SiHMe₂)₂}₄] and four equivalents of p‐TolFormH. [Ce{N(SiHMe₂)₂}₄] was also treated with DFFormH and EtFormH, but the resulting cerium(IV) complexes decomposed before isolation was possible. The new cerium(IV) silylamide complex [Ce{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃(bda)_0.5]₂ (bda=1,4‐benzenediolato) was synthesized by treatment of [Ce{N(SiMe₃)₂}₃] with half an equivalent of 1,4‐benzoquinone, and showed remarkable resistance towards protonolysis or reduction.     

Cu(I)Y分子筛的固态离子交换制备及其表征

应用ＩＲ、ＭＳ和ＥＰＲ表征ＣｕＣｌ和ＮＨ４Ｙ固态离子交换过程以及制备Ｃｕ（Ｉ）Ｙ的一些特性。固态离子交换程度依赖于反应温度。和还原Ｃｕ（ＩＩ）Ｙ的方法，固态离子交换是更为有效的制备纯Ｃｕ（Ｉ）Ｙ的方法。     

Electrochemical Properties of Th(IV)‐Hexacyanoferrate Sol‐Gel Carbon Composite Electrode: Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Dopamine and Ascorbic Acid

A new sol‐gel carbon composite electrode using hexacyanoferrate (HCF)‐Th(IV) ion pair as a suitable modifier is fabricated in the present study. The Th(IV)‐HCF‐sol‐gel carbon composite electrode (THCF‐CCE) has been prepared by mixing methyl trimethoxysilan (MTMOS) sol‐gel precursor and carbon powder with ion pair and then to fix in a plastic tube. Cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry were employed to study the electrochemical and electrocatalytic properties of proposed electrode. The apparent charge transfer rate constant, k_s, and transfer coefficient, α, for electron transfer between ion‐pair and sol‐gel CPE were calculated as 3.10 ± 0.10 s^?1 and 0.52, respectively. The THCF‐CCE showed a significant electrocatalytic activity towards oxidation of ascorbic acid (AA) and dopamine (DA) in 0.1 M acidic phosphate buffer solutions (pH 3) containing KCl as a supporting electrolyte. The mean value of the diffusion coefficients for ascorbic acid and dopamine were found 4.12 × 10^?5 and 4.43 × 10^?5 (cm²s^?1), respectively. High stability, good reproducibility, rapid response, easy surface regeneration and fabrication are the important characteristics of the proposed sensor. The resulting peaks from the electrocatalytic oxidation of AA and DA were well resolved with good sensitivity. A linear response was observed for AA and DA in the concentration range of 1 × 10^?5 to 3 × 10^?3 M and 4 × 10^?6 to 2.2 × 10^?4 M, respectively.     

Synthesis, Spectroscopic Properties and Crystal Structures of Dibenzyltin（IV） Dithiobenzoate and Chlorodibenzyltin（IV） Thiobenzoate

Two dibenzyltin(IV) complexes with thiobenzoate ligand, (PhCH2)2Sn(SOCPh)2 (1) and (PhCH2)2Sn(C1)SOCPh (2), have been synthesized by the reaction of dibenzyltin(IV) dichloride with thiobenzoic acid in the presence of organic base Et3N and characterized by IR, ^1H NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. Their crystal structures were determined by X-ray single crystal diffraction analysis. In the crystals of 1, the tin atom is six-coordinated in a distorted octahedron configuration. In the crystals of 2, the molecular packing in unit cell reveals that the two adjacent molecules are symmetrically linked to each other to form a dimer with intermolecular Sn…C1 distances of 0.3591 (2) nm and the tin atom is five-coordinated in a distorted trigonal bipyramid configuration.     

Pectin based cerium (IV) and thorium (IV) phosphates as novel hybrid fibrous ion exchangers synthesis,characterization and thermal behaviour

Summary Pectin based cerium (IV) and thorium (IV) phosphates have been synthesized as new phases of hybrid fibrous ion exchangers. Both materials were characterized using X-ray diffraction, infrared (IR) spectra, thermogravimetric analysis (TG), differntial thermogravimetry (DTG), differntial thermal analysis (DTA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), as well as the determination of their ion exchange capacity, elution and pH titration. The X-ray study reveals the amorphous nature of the materials, while SEM studies confirm the fibrous nature of the materials. The thermal studies of these materials indicate that both of them are highly stable on heating as they retain about 97% of their ion-exchange capacity (i.e.c.) on heating up to 100°C and about 81% on heating up to 200°C.     

Tin(IV) Complexes of 1,5-Diphenylthiocarbazone and Thiosemicarbazide: Synthesis,X-Ray Characterization,and Biological Activity

Abstract

The reaction of Me₂SnCl₂ with dithizone or thiosemicarbazide produced two novel di-organotin derivatives in good yields, which were characterized by X-ray diffraction. The crystal structures show that the compounds present a distorted pentacoordinated tin(IV) metal center. The antimicrobial activity of the new compounds was studied against Gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Salmonella enteritidis) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria, and the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It was observed that the coordination of tin metal has a pronounced effect on the microbial activities of the ligands. All the tin complexes have shown higher antimicrobial effect than the free ligands.

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Kinetics and Mechanism of Iridium（Ⅲ）-Catalyzed Oxidation of Ethanol Amine by Cerium（ Ⅳ ） in Sulfuric Acid Media

In this study, the kinetics and mechanism of the iridium(Ⅲ)-catalyzed oxidation of ethanol amine(EAN) by cerium(Ⅳ) in a sulfuric acid medium was investigated using titrimetric technique of redox in a temperature range of 298—313 K. It was found that the reaction is of first order with respect to Ce(Ⅳ) and Ir(Ⅲ), and a positive fractional order with respect to EAN. It was also found that the pseudo-first-order([EAN][Ce(Ⅳ)]) rate constant kobs decreases with the increase of [H ] and [HSO-4]. Under the protection of nitrogen gas, the reaction system can initiate the polymerization of acrylonitrile, indicating the generation of free radicals. On the basis of the experimental results, a suitable mechanism was proposed. From the dependence of kobs on the concentration of hydrogen sulfate, Ce(SO4)2 was found to be the kinetically active species. The rate constants of the rate-determining step together with the activation parameters were evaluated.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Dichlorotin(IV)trithiophosphates and Their Adducts with Nitrogen Donor Bases

Abstract

Dichlorotin(IV)trithiophosphates [(RO)P(S)S ₂ ]SnCl ₂ were prepared by the reaction of methanolic solution of SnCl ₄ and dipotassium salt of trithiophosphates in a 1:1 molar ratio and their adducts [(RO)P(S)S ₂ ]SnCl _2.N ₂ C ₁₂ H ₈ and [(RO)P(S)S ₂ ]SnCl _2.N ₂ C ₁₀ H ₈ were prepared by the reaction of methanolic solution of [(RO)P(S)S ₂ ]SnCl ₂ and N-donor bases in a 1:1 molar ratio. These newly synthesised derivatives have been characterized by elemental analysis; molecular weight measurements; and IR, ¹³ C, ³¹ p and ¹¹⁹ Sn NMR spectral studies. Coordination number of four and six was suggested for dichlorotin (IV)trithiophosphates and their adducts with N-donor bases respectively.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Trans-Mixed Diamine Platinum(II) and Platinum(IV) Complexes

A series of novel trans-mixed diamine platinum(II) and platinum(IV) complexes of type trans-[Pt^II(R-NH₂)(R'-NH₂)Cl₂] and trans -[Pt^IV(R-NH₂)(R'-NH₂)Cl₄] (where R-NH₂ = ethylamine or butylamine and R'-NH₂ = methylamine, propylamine, isopropylamine, pentylamine, or hexylamine) was synthesized and characterized using elemental analysis and infrared and ¹⁹⁵Pt nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic techniques.     

Spectroscopic,electrochemical, and structural aspects of the Ce(IV)/Ce(III) DOTA redox couple chemistry in aqueous solutions

The redox potential of the Ce(IV)/Ce(III) DOTA is determined to be 0.65 V versus SCE, pointing out a stabilization of ~13 orders of magnitude for the Ce(IV)DOTA complex, as compared to Ce(IV)_aq. The Ce(III)DOTA after electrochemical oxidation yields a Ce(IV)DOTA complex with a t_1/2 ~3 h and which is suggested to retain the “in cage” geometry. Chemical oxidation of Ce(III)DOTA by diperoxosulfate renders a similar Ce(IV)DOTA complex with the same t_1/2. From the electrochemical measurements, one calculates logK (Ce(IV)DOTA^2?) ~ 35.9. Surprisingly, when Ce(IV)DOTA is obtained by mixing Ce(IV)_aq with DOTA, a different species is obtained with a 2 : 1(M : L) stoichiometry. This new complex, Ce(IV)DOTACe(IV), shows redox and spectroscopic features which are different from the electrochemically prepared Ce(IV)DOTA. When one uses thiosulfate as a reducing agent of Ce(IV)DOTACe(IV), one gets a prolonged lifetime of the latter. The reductant seems to serve primarily as a coordinating ligand with a geometry which does not facilitate inner sphere electron transfer. The reduction process rate in this case could be dictated by an outer sphere electron transfer or DOTA exchange by S₂O₃^2?. Both Ce(IV)DOTA and Ce(IV)DOTACe(IV) have similar kinetic stability and presumably decompose via decarboxylation of the polyaminocarboxylate ligand.     

Synthesis and ion exchange behaviour of polyaniline Sn(IV) arsenophosphate: a polymeric inorganic ion exchanger

Incorporation of a polymer material into an inorganic ion exchanger provides a class of hybrid ion exchangers with a good ion exchange capacity, high stability, reproducibility and selectivity for heavy metals. Such a type of ion exchanger ‘polyaniline Sn(IV) arsenophosphate’ has been synthesized by mixing polyaniline into inorganic material. This material is characterized using X-ray, IR, TGA studies in addition to ion exchange capacity, pH-titration, elution and distribution behaviour. On the basis of distribution studies, the material has been found to be highly selective for Pb(II). Kinetic study of exchange for the metal ions has been performed and some physical parameters such as self diffusion coefficient D₀, energy E_a and entropy ΔS* of activation have been determined.     

Front Cover: Synthesis,Characterization, and Cytotoxicity of a Reactive Platinum(IV) Monotrifluoromethyl Complex (Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 3/2023)

Platinum-based complexes are among the most widely utilized cancer therapeutics. Current Pt(II) drugs face some challenges including toxicity and drug resistance. To solve these issues, great efforts have been devoted to developing nonclassical platinum complexes, such as Pt(IV) prodrugs, that act via mechanisms distinct from those of the approved drugs. Compared with active Pt(II) counterparts, Pt(IV) complexes are relatively inert. Although direct interactions between Pt(IV) complexes and nucleotides have been reported, the reaction is slow due to the kinetic inertness of Pt(IV) complexes. Herein, we design and synthesize a Pt(IV) monotrifluoromethyl complex, in which the chloride ligand that is trans to trifluoromethyl ligand is reactive. The Pt(IV) monotrifluoromethyl complex is very stable in water but displays high reactivity towards various substrates including buffer components and 5’-dGMP. The study of reaction mechanism reveals that this Pt(IV) complex reacts with phosphate via S_N2 nucleophilic substitution pathway, which is different from Pt(II) drugs. The Pt(IV) monotrifluoromethyl complex is cytotoxic in human ovarian cancer cells. Our work reports an example of a reactive organometallic Pt(IV) complex that can directly interact with nucleophiles and implies its potential as an anticancer agent.