Thermal Decompositions of Pure and Mixed Manganese Carbonate and Ammonium Molybdate Tetrahydrate

The thermal decompositions of pure and mixed manganese carbonate and ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate in molar ratios of 3:1, 1:1 and1:3 were studied by DTA and TG techniques. The prepared mixed solid samples were calcined in air at 500, 750 or 1000°C and then investigated by means of an XRD technique. The results revealed that manganese carbonate decomposed in the range 300–1000°C, within termediate formation of MnO₂, Mn₂O₃ andMn₃O₄. Ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate first lost its water of crystallization on heating, and then decomposed, yielding water and ammonia. At 340°C,MoO₃ was the final product, which melts at 790°C. The thermal treatment of the mixed solids at 500, 750 or 1000°C led to solid-solid interactions between the produced oxides, with the formation of manganese molybdate. At 1000°C, Mn₂O₃ and MoO₃ were detected, due to the mutual stabilization effect of these oxides at this temperature. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Preparation of Hierarchical Porous Activated Carbon from Banana Leaves for High-performance Supercapacitor: Effect of Type of Electrolytes on Performance

We demonstrate a facile efficient way to fabricate activated carbon nanosheets (ACNSs) consisting of hierarchical porous carbon materials. Simply heating banana leaves with K₂CO₃ produce ACNSs having a unique combination of macro-, meso- and micropores with a high specific surface area of ∼1459 m² g⁻¹. The effects of different electrolytes on the electrochemical supercapacitor performance and stability of the ACNSs are tested using a two-electrode system. The specific capacitance (C_sp) values are 55, 114, and 190 F g⁻¹ in aqueous 0.5 M sodium sulfate, organic 1 M tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate in acetonitrile, and pure ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate ([BMIM][PF₆]) electrolytes, respectively. The ACNSs also shows the largest potential window of 3.0 V, the highest specific energy (59 Wh kg⁻¹) and specific power (750 W kg⁻¹) in [BMIM][PF₆]. A mini-prototype device is prepared to demonstrate the practicality of the ACNSs.     

Emission-Color Control in Polymer Films by Memorized Fluorescence Solvatochromism in a New Class of Totally Organic Fluorescent Nanogel Particles

In this work, a new class of totally organic fluorescent nanogel particles and their exceptionally specific behaviors based on their unique structures are introduced, which draws a sharp line from conventional fluorophore-doped and fluorophore-branched-type particles. The nanogel particles, the diameter of which could be controlled by adjusting reaction conditions, such as the solvent system, were spontaneously fabricated with a spherical shape by direct polymerization of non-heterocyclic aromatic compounds, such as 2,6-dihydroxyanthracene, 2,6-dihydroxynaphthalene, and 9,9-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)fluorene with triazinane as the cross-linker. A fluorophoric moiety formed from a polymer main chain was realized in the particle, and consequently, the resultant content of the fluorophoric moiety was around 70–80 wt % per particle. The uniqueness and versatility of the particles can be emphasized by their good compatibility with various solvents due to their amphiphilic and ampholytic swelling properties, but also by their remarkable fluorescent solvatochromism in the dispersion state. Furthermore, these behaviors were preserved even in their polymer composite system. This study also demonstrates that various fluorescent polymer films can be fabricated with emission color control due to memorization of the solvatochromism phenomenon of the dispersed fluorescent nanoparticles.     

Energy transfer and excited state lifetime of some anthracene laser dyes

The lifetimes of some anthrathene derivatives in different solvents have been determined using the phase modulation method. The lifetime of 10-phenyl-2-methyl-9-acetoxyanthracene and 10-(4-acetoxyphenyl)-2-methyl-9-acetoxyanthracene were found to equal 11 and 11 ns in methanol, respectively. Energy transfer from 10-phenyl-2-methyl-9-acetoxyanthracene and 10-(4-acetoxyphenyl)-2-methyl-9-acetoxyanthracene to rhodamine B and rhodamine 110 in different solvents has been studied by using steady-state emission measurements. The large values of the critical transfer distance R₀ and the rate constant of energy transfer k_ET suggest that the mechanism is long-range dipole–dipole energy transfer as described by Förster.     

DABCO–PEG ionic liquid-based synthesis of acridine analogous and its inhibitory activity on alkaline phosphatase

In world, many people struggle with viral, parasitic, bacterial, cancer, and other diseases. Therefore, numerous chemists seek to develop less toxic, more selective, and effective medicines. Most therapeutic medicines are based on inhibition of specific enzymes. Acridines are interesting heterocyclic structures that are much sought after targets attributed to their wide biological activities and feature to display potent enzymes inhibitory effects. Their approach of action is owing to DNA interaction and subsequent effects on the biological functions linked to DNA and associated enzymes. In this regards, we synthesized acridine analogous through 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO)–polyethylene glycol-400 (PEG-400) mediated ionic liquid approach. DABCO–PEG-400-mediated IL was prepared through the DABCO alkylation using 1-bromopentane followed by mixing with PEG-400. The synthesized analogous were investigated as inhibitors of alkaline phosphatase, which is a nonspecific phosphomonoester hydrolase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of broad spectrum of organic monophosphates. Analogue viz. 3,3,6,6-tetramethyl-9-(4-nitrophenyl)-2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10-octahydroacridine-1,8-dione was found to be potent alkaline phosphatase inhibitor.     

Enamine chemistry—XIX: Preparation and alkylation of cyclic and non-cyclic enamino-thiones

Enamino-thiones of the general type ArC(S)CH:CHNR₂,3(Ar=phenyl p-methoxyphenyl and p-bromophenyl NR₂= pyrrolidinyl piperidinol were prepared by reacting the corresponding enaminones 2 with 2,4-bis-(4-methoxyphenyl) 1,3,2,4-dithiadiphosphetane 2,4-disultide 1. The compounds 3 were reacted with methyl iodide and ethyl iodide to give exclusively S-alkylated iminium iodides 4 and 5, in quantitative overall yields N phenyl-2,3,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-4-qumolinethione, 8, and 2-methyl-N phenyl-2, 3,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-4-quinolmethione 9, were alkylated with methyl iodide ethyl iodide and benzyl bromide giving S-alkylated hexahvdro quinolinium halides. 10 and 11, respectively in high yields. The stereochemistry of the compounds of types 4 and 5 is discussed in detail.     

Studies on extraction of iron(III) and cobalt(II) chlorides by quaternary ammonium halides

Summary The extraction of iron(III) and cobalt(II) from hydrochloric acid solutions by Hyamine 1622, a quaternary ammonium halide, in dichloroethane is described. The effect of acidity, salting-out agent, metal and extradant concentrations and temperature, has been investigated. The extraction mechanism is discussed in the light of results obtained. Separation of iron(III) and cobalt(II) is also outlined.     

Studies on organophosphorus compounds—XL: Reactions of ketones with 2,4-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,2,4-dithiadiphosphetane 2,4-disulfide

Cyclohexanone and cyclopentanone react with 2,4 - bis - 4 - methoxyphenyl) - 1,3,2,4 - dithiadiphosphetane 2,4-disulfide (lawesson Reagent (LR) at 80° with formation of new spiro - 1,3,5,2 - trithiaphosphorines 1 and 2, respectively. 2-Methyl and 2-phenylcyclohexanone also react with LR at 80° producing the enethiols 3 and 4, which on storage are transformed into the sulfides 5 and 6. Unsaturated cyclohexanones 7–9 are transformed into the corresponding thioketones 10–12 after reactions with LR at 60° for a few hours. 2-Hydroxyketones react with LR with formation of 1,3,2-oxathiaphospholes and similarly a 2-aminoketone gave a 1,3,2-thiazaphosphole. Aromatic ketones, reacted with LR to give corresponding thioketones. Thiofluorenone dimerized to form the cyclic disulfide 31, as proved by X-ray analyses.     

Polarographic Determination of Famotidine through Complexation with Nickel(II) Chloride

The present investigation describes the development of a sensitive, rapid polarographic method for the determination of famotidine in pure form and in certain dosage forms. The proposed method depends upon studying the polarographic activity of Nickel(II)‐famotidine complex in Britton Robinson buffer over the pH range 4–8 and its usefulness in the analysis of famotidine using direct current (DC_t), differential pulse (DPP), and alternating current (AC_t) polarography. The different experimental parameters affecting the cathodic waves were carefully investigated and optimized. Moreover, to check the validity of the proposed method, the standard addition method was applied by adding famotidine to the previously analyzed tablets. The recovery of the drug was calculated by comparing the concentration obtained from the spiked mixtures with those of the pure drug. The results of analysis of commercial tablets and the recovery study suggested that there is no interference from any excipients, which are present in tablets. Statistical comparison of the results was performed with regard to accuracy and precision using student's t‐test and F‐ratio at 95% confidence level. There is no significant difference between the comparison and proposed method with regard to accuracy and precision.