Effect of the Charge and the Nature of Both Cations and Anions on the Solubility of Zwitterionic Amino Acids,Measurements and Modeling

The effect of the charge and the nature of both the cations and the anions of some electrolytic salts: sodium fluoride (NaF), potassium fluoride (KF), sodium bromide (NaBr), potassium bromide (KBr), sodium iodide (NaI), potassium iodide (KI), sodium sulfate (Na₂SO₄), potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄), calcium chloride (CaCl₂), and barium chloride (BaCl₂), on the solubility of zwitterionic amino acids (glycine, DL-alanine, DL-valine, and DL-serine) in aqueous solutions at 298.15 K are studied and discussed. A salting-in effect is observed for all amino acids under investigation with all electrolytes used in the present study, except for DL-alanine and DL-valine in aqueous solutions containing sodium fluoride where a salting-out effect was observed. The orders of the effect of the nature and the charge of both the anions and the cations are: F^- < Cl^- < Br^- < I^- < NO₃^- < SO₄^2-\mathrm{F}^{-}<{}\mathrm{Cl}^{-}<{}\mathrm{Br}^{-}<{}\mathrm{I}^{-}<\mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}<{}\mathrm{SO}_{4}^{2-} with both sodium and potassium cations; Na⁺<K⁺<Ca²⁺<Ba²⁺ with chloride anion.     

Analysis of influence of substituents on electrochemical oxidation and reduction potentials of aromatic and heterocyclic compounds,on the basis of the dependence of electronic effects of the substituents in π-systems on the character of the π-molecular orbitals

The influence of substituents on the electrochemical potentials of aromatic and heterocyclic -systems has been analyzed from the standpoint of the relationship between the electronic effects of the substituents and the structure of the -molecular orbitals. The proposed calculational schemes and parametrization can be used for quantitative estimates of the magnitudes of the electrochemical oxidation and reduction potentials of substituted aromatic and heterocyclic compounds.Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Éksperimental'naya Khimiya, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 153–165, May–June, 1995.     

Study on the Application of Gibberellin for the Spectrophotometric Determination of Arsenic,Phosphorus,Silicon and Germanium

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Studies on the Dihedral Angle and Torsional Barriers for 4,-Bipyridine

Using the Hartree-Fock, MP2, and the B3LYP, BLYP, mPW1PW91 density functional methods, each combined with the 6-31G(d), 6-311G(d), 6-311+(d), 6-311++G(d, p) cc-pvdz and cc-pvtz basis sets, the equilibrium geometry of 4,4∏-bipyridine was optimized and the internal rotational potential barriers heights at 0∑ (E0), 90∑ (E90) were obtained. For the best basis set (cc-pvtz) , the predicted dihedral angle ヨ ranges from 37.0 to 37.8∑ for all methods except the Hartree-Fock method (43.7).…     

Quantum chemical studies on the structures, properties and decomposition of the azido derivatives of trinitrobenzenes

The geometries,heats of formation and electronic structures of 15 azido-derivatives of 1,2,3-TNB (Ⅰ),1,2,4-TNB (Ⅱ) and 1,3,5-TNB (Ⅲ) have been studied using quantum chemical AMI method at HF level.The effect of azido substitution on the structures and properties of TNBs has been discussed and the relative stability of the title compounds has been established.The processes of the decomposition of the title compounds by breaking C-NO2,C-N3 and CN-N2 bonds are investigated at UHF-AM1 level.It is shown that the decomposition of the title compounds may be initiated by the cleavage of both C-NO2 and N-N2 bonds.     

Effects of solvent, pH and β-cyclodextrin on the fluorescent behaviour of lomustine

Fluorescent behaviour of lomustine, a DNA cross-linking agent, was investigated in different solvents, pH and in the presence of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD). The solvents in which fluorescence spectra were observed play a major role in determining the spectral intensity of fluorophore, since it was found to exhibit new fluorescent properties essentially influenced by intermolecular interactions, particularly by intermolecular H-bonding formed with solvents. The pH-dependence profile was typically U-shape with a maximum at pH between 3.51 and 6.58. It was corroborated that the fluorescence emission band of lomustine is significantly intensified in the presence of β-CD. From the changes in the fluorescence spectra, it was concluded that β-CD forms a 1:1 inclusion complex with lomustine and its association constant was calculated.     

Studies on the Syntheses of the Side Chains of Brassinolide and Dolicholide

(4R,5S)-2,2-Dimethyl-4-(1',2'-dimethylpropyl)-5-(1'-bromoethyl)--1,3-dioxolane(15) with the side chain of brassinolide and (4R, 5S)--2, 2-dimethyl-4-(l'-methylene-2'-methylpropyl)-5-(1'-bromoethyl) 1,3-dioxolane(14) with the side chain of dolicholide were first synthesized through 11 and 10 stepes from D-mannitol respectively. All of the intermediates 7-13 were first synthesized too.     

Heterogeneous reaction of acetic acid on MgO, α-Al2O3, and CaCO3 and the effect on the hygroscopic behaviour of these particles

Mixtures of organic compounds with mineral dust are ubiquitous in the atmosphere, whereas the formation pathways and hygroscopic behavior of these mixtures are not well understood. In this study, in situ DRIFTS, XRD, and a vapor sorption analyzer were used to investigate the heterogeneous reaction of acetic acid on α-Al(2)O(3), MgO, and CaCO(3) particles under both dry and humid conditions while the effect of reactions on the hygroscopic behavior of these particles was also measured. In all cases, formation of acetate is significantly enhanced in the presence of surface water. However, the reaction extent varied with the mineral phase of these particles. For α-Al(2)O(3), the reaction is limited to the surface with the formation of surface coordinated acetate under both dry and humid conditions. For MgO, the bulk of the particle is involved in the reaction and Mg(CH(3)COO)(2) is formed under both dry and humid conditions, although it exhibits a saturation effect under dry conditions. In the case of CaCO(3), acetic acid uptake is limited to the surface under dry conditions while it leads to the decomposition of the bulk of CaCO(3) under humid conditions. While coordinated surface acetate species increased the water adsorption capacity slightly, the formation of bulk acetate promoted the water absorption capacity greatly. This study demonstrated that heterogeneous reaction between CH(3)COOH and mineral dust is not only an important sink for CH(3)COOH, but also has a significant effect on the hygroscopic behavior of mineral dust.     

Understanding the Impacts of AFEX™ Pretreatment and Densification on the Fast Pyrolysis of Corn Stover,Prairie Cord Grass,and Switchgrass

Lignocellulosic feedstocks corn stover, prairie cord grass, and switchgrass were subjected to ammonia fiber expansion (AFEX?) pretreatment and densified using extrusion pelleting and ComPAKco densification technique. The effects of AFEX? pretreatment and densification were studied on the fast pyrolysis product yields. Feedstocks were milled in a hammer mill using three different screen sizes (2, 4, and 8 mm) and were subjected to AFEX? pretreatment. The untreated and AFEX?-pretreated feedstocks were moisture adjusted at three levels (5, 10, and 15 % wb) and were extruded using a lab-scale single screw extruder. The barrel temperature of the extruder was maintained at 75, 100, and 125 °C. Durability of the extruded pellets made from AFEX?-pretreated corn stover, prairie cord grass, and switchgrass varied from 94.5 to 99.2, 94.3 to 98.7, and 90.1 to 97.5 %, respectively. Results of the thermogravimetric analysis showed the decrease in the decomposition temperature of the all the feedstocks after AFEX? pretreatment indicating the increase in thermal stability. Loose and densified feedstocks were subjected to fast pyrolysis in a lab-scale reactor, and the yields (bio-oil and bio-char) were measured. Bio-char obtained from the AFEX?-pretreated feedstocks exhibited increased bulk and particle density compared to the untreated feedstocks. The properties of the bio-oil were statistically similar for the untreated, AFEX?-pretreated, and AFEX?-pretreated densified feedstocks. Based on the bio-char and bio-oil yields, the AFEX?-pretreated feedstocks and the densified AFEX?-pretreated feedstocks (pellets and PAKs) exhibited similar behavior. Hence, it can be concluded that densifying the AFEX?-pretreated feedstocks could be a viable option in the biomass-processing depots to reduce the transportation costs and the logistical impediments without affecting the product yields.     

Quantum Chemistry Studies on the Difference of Structures and Electronic Properties of Polyacene,Polypyridinopyridine and Paracyanogen

IntroductionThestudiesonconductivepo1ymershavebeenofmuchinterestsbothinex-perimentalworkandtheorysincetheresultsonconductivityofdopedpolyacety-lenewerereported.Itwasreportedthatthehighestconductivityofdopedpoly-acetylenereachedupto1O5s/cmandjustfellintherangeofmetalconduction[1].Somepeoplehaveputforwardone-dimension(1D)graphitematerialfamilytobeconsistedofcondensedaromaticrings.Therearetwbkindsofimportantmolecularskeletonsforms,oneisanextended.versionfrompolyacene.Thepolyacenecanbeobtaintedb…     

Plastics of the Future? The Impact of Biodegradable Polymers on the Environment and on Society

In recent years the littering of plastics and the problems related to their persistence in the environment have become a major focus in both research and the news. Biodegradable polymers like poly(lactic acid) are seen as a suitable alternative to commodity plastics. However, poly(lactic acid) is basically non‐degradable in seawater. Similarly, the degradation rate of other biodegradable polymers also crucially depends on the environments they end up in, such as soil or marine water, or when used in biomedical devices. In this Minireview, we show that biodegradation tests carried out in artificial environments lack transferability to real conditions and, therefore, highlight the necessity of environmentally authentic and relevant field‐testing conditions. In addition, we focus on ecotoxicological implications of biodegradable polymers. We also consider the social aspects and ask how biodegradable polymers influence consumer behavior and municipal waste management. Taken together, this study is intended as a contribution towards evaluating the potential of biodegradable polymers as alternative materials to commodity plastics.     

Effects of Solvents and the Structure of Amines on the Rates of Reactions of α,β-Unsaturated Nitriles and Amides with Secondary Amines

The kinetics of reactions between ,-unsaturated compounds (UCs) (acrylonitrile (AN), acryl-amide (AA), and methacrylamide (MAA)) and secondary amines (As) (piperidine, morpholine, diethanolamine, diethylamine, and dipropylamine) in water, as well as in DMF, DMSO, formamide, and 1,4-dioxane for acrylonitrile, was studied. It was found that w= k[HC]₀[A]₀for all of the test pairs. Viscosity, permittivity, and solvation characteristics, such as solvent polarity, nucleophilicity, and electrophilicity, were taken into account in considering the solvent effect on the overall reaction rate. The electrophilicity (acidity) of a medium was found to exert the greatest effect on the reaction rate. It is believed that an increase in the electrophilicity is favorable for the rapid protonation of the UC–amine intermediate complex. The effects of amine basicity, ionization potential, and dipole moment and the steric parameters of substituents in amine molecules on the rates of reactions between the unsaturated compounds and secondary amines were considered.     

Theoretical Study on the Structures and Stability of Isomers and Complex of [Si, C, O, O] System

Introduction[Si,C ,O ,O]systemhasattractedmuchattentioninthefieldsofchemistryandmaterials1 3becauseofthefollow ingseveralcauses .First,theinterestisthepotentialimpor tanceininterstellarspace .Heretofore ,SiC ,SiOandCOhavebeendetectedwithintheinterstellarmediumformanyyears,butno [Si,C ,O ,O]isomerswereobservedinthenebulae .FormanySi containingsystemshavebeenstudiedexperimentallyandtheoretically ,4 8andinviewofthepossibleexistenceofthe [Si,C ,O ,O]radicalininterstellarspace ,weselectthe…     

Effect of EDTA on the diffusion behavior of 99TcO4 − and ReO4 − in GMZ bentonite

Polyaminopolycarboxylate EDTA with powerful metal-binding property, which often presents in low and intermediate-level waste, can enhance the radionuclide migration. The effect of EDTA on the diffusion behavior of ⁹⁹TcO₄ ^? and ReO₄ ^? in Gaomiaozi (GMZ) bentonite was investigated by using through-diffusion method. For ⁹⁹TcO₄ ^? in present of EDTA, the D _e values was (1.2 ± 0.1) × 10^?11 m²/s, which was 4 times higher than that in absent of EDTA. It can be explained that the complexation between ⁹⁹TcO₄ ^? and EDTA might be formed. By contrast, the D _e values of ReO₄ ^? remained unchanged in present or absent of EDTA, indicating that ReO₄ ^? could not complex with EDTA. However, the diffusion of ReO₄ ^? could be increased in present of EDTA, the D _a value was found to be increased from 1.8 × 10^?10 to 5.4 × 10^?10 m²/s. It demonstrated that ReO₄ ^? need more drastic conditions to form the Re(VII)–EDTA complexes than those used for ⁹⁹TcO₄ ^?. For both ReO₄ ^? and ⁹⁹TcO₄ ^?, the rock capacity factor α is less than the total porosity ε _tot, indicating that they has little retention/sorption on the surface of bentonite.     

Theoretical Study on the Structures and Stability of Isomers and Complex of[Si,C,O,O] Sytem

A detailed singlet potential energy surface(PES) of [Si,C,O,O] system including a van der Waals (vdW) comples SiO……CO2,eight isomers,and twelve transiton states is investigated by MP2 and QCISD(T) (single-point)methods.At the final QCISD(T)/6-311 G(2df)//MP2/6-311G(d) level with zero-point energy included,the complex SiO……CO is found to be thermodynamically and kinetically the most stable species.Although eight ismoers are located as local energy minima,they are rather unstable toward isomerization to the dissociation fragments or comples.For the reaction of silocon atoms with carbon dioxide,two competitive reaction channels are found,and the primary pathway,which leads to the products of SiO and CO fragments,is the direct oxygen-abstraction process from carbon dioxide by silicon atom with a41.16 kJ/mol reaction barrier height.Our predications are in good agreement with previous experimental and theoretical studies.     

Anionic polymerization of ϵ-caprolactam-lix effect of the ratio of reacting components,of the medium and of the ring size on the initial stage of the anionic polymerization of lactams

Effects of the concentrations and ratio of reacting components and of temperature on the kinetics of reaction of N-propionyllactam (I) with potassium salt of lactam (KL) were studied for derivatives of ϵ-caprolactam, 8-octanelactam and 12-dodecanelactam. For ϵ-caprolactam, the initial rates of propagation, acylation of open-chain amide groups and condensation of growth centres were estimated. At the ratio of the starting components [I]₀/[KL]₀ = 0.5-3, the participation of the polymerization reaction is constant, amounting to ca 45% of the overall consumption of 1. The condensation reaction is 14–36% of the total consumption of I; its initial rate passes through a maximum at [I]₀/[KL]₀ = 2. With increasing permittivity of the medium, the total rate of consumption of I increases; in two media with the same bulk permittivity, however, the rates may differ by as much as one order of magnitude.