Adsorptive Stripping Voltammetric Determination of 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Laponite Modified Carbon Paste Electrode

A laponite modified carbon paste electrode was prepared, characterized and applied for the 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) voltammetric determination. It takes advantage of the ability of laponite to adsorb phenols, as well as of its availability and very low cost. Kinetic and equilibrium data for 2,4-DCP adsorption by laponite in aqueous dispersions demonstrated that the adsorption process obeyed a pseudo first order kinetic model and was consistent with the formation of adsorbed multilayers on a surface with heterogeneous pore distribution. The composite paste electrode exhibited a heterogeneous surface with 65 % increased surface area and 27 % enhanced catalytic activity compared to the unmodified one. The adsorptive stripping voltammetric determination of 2,4-DCP at an electrode with an optimized graphite:laponite ratio of 55 : 15 w% using a 3 min accumulation time at pH 5.5 was found to be suitable for its quantification in the linear concentration range extended up to 50 μmol L⁻¹ with a sensitivity of 0.56 μA L μmol⁻¹ and a LOD of 0.2 μmol L⁻¹ (S/N=3).The 2,4-DCP electrochemical response was not affected by the presence of some structurally similar phenols, like catechol and p-nitrophenol, while resorcinol, 2-chlorophenol, and 4-chlorophenol presented interferences. The results were validated by 2,4-DCP determination in spiked tap water.     

Die massenspektrometrische Retro-Diels-Alder-Reaktion: 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrocarbazol. 30. Mitteilung über massenspektrometrische Untersuchungen

The mass spectral retro Diels-Alder-reaction: 1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocarbazole 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrocarbazole undergoes a retro Diels-Alder-reaction under electron impact. C(2) and C(3) are eliminated as ethylene. This is shown by measuring the deuterated derivatives 1a , 1b and 1c . Furthermore the oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocarbazole derivatives 3 and 4 are investigated in respect to the mass spectral retro Diels-Alder reaction too.     

Sorption of galactose by zeolite Y

The sorption of galactose by Na-Y, K-Y and Ba-Y zeolites has been investigated by isopiestic equilibration at 25°C. The equilibrium galactose and water contents of the zeolites were determined for water activitiesa _w in the range 0.111 <a _w < 0.98. It was found that the maximum uptake of galactose U ₀ ^G (observed fora _W 0) was highest for Na-Y and least for Ba-Y. In contrast at high water activities the galactose uptake was highest for Ba-Y and least for Na-Y.     

Effect of cellulase on the pore structure of bead cellulose

An enzymatic treatment with cellulases fromTrichoderma viride was investigated in its effect on the pore structure of different types of bead cellulose. One objective of this study was to establish a suitable procedure for combined enzymatic treatment and solvent exchange that would restore the original pore structure which the beads had before drying without causing major losses in mechanical stability. Another aim was to further increase the accessible pore space and internal surface area for separation of large molecular weight compounds with regard to Chromatographic applications. Finally, an attempt was made to extend the findings for unsubstituted beads to the derivatives carboxymethyl (CM) and diethylaminoethyl (DEAE) cellulose beads. The enzymatically treated samples were characterized by microscopic methods and porosity measurements such as mercury porosimetry, nitrogen sorption and size exclusion chromatography. It was found that under controlled conditions the low-porosity surface layer of dried beads could be removed making the internal pore space accessible without reducing the resistance to deformation of the beads. Additionally, a shift in pore size distribution towards larger pores was observed. Supplementary swelling treatments in solvents of high swelling power could substantially restore the former porosity of the dried beads but did not enhance the accessibility to the cellulases to a considerable extent. Internal pore volume and surface area of the derivatives were dramatically increased in the case of DEAE upon enzymatic hydrolysis, however, at the expense of mechanical stability, whereas CM was found to be less affected.     

Immobilization of protein on aldehyde-containing gels—II. Activation of pyridine rings with cyanogen bromide

Cyanogen bromide was used to convert pyridine rings in polymers to polyaldehyde. By reaction with NH₂-containing substances, the rings are rebuilt, resulting in a pyridinium compound. Thus proteins and other NH₂-containing substances can be covalently bound. This method provides a new means for a immobilization technique. Pyridine-gels based on polysaccharide and polyacrylamide matrices, as well as pyridine glass beads, were synthesized and used to study the conditions necessary for coupling. Trypsin and — chymotrypsin were used as test substances for immobilization of proteins. Some properties of the bound protein were studied and compared to native enzyme. Some general results on the applicability of these gels for affinity chromatography are also presented.     

Die quantitative chemische Bestimmung von Vitamin D

Zusammenfassung Es werden die Bedingungen zur photometrischen Bestimmung von Vitamin D mit Antimontrichlorid und Guajakol festgelegt. Die von der Vitamin D-Konzentration abhängige, beständige Grünfärbung wird durch Sterine nicht gestört, es sei denn, daß sie in 100fachem Überschuß vorhanden sind. Fette und deren Spaltprodukte stören durch eine gelbbraune Färbung, wodurch eine Verseifung natürlicher Fette notwendig wird.Die Absorptionskurven von Vitamin D₂ und D₃ zeigen völlige Übereinstimmung. Der Vitamin D₂-Gehalt wird unter dem Einfluß von Licht und Luft vermindert, wobei sich der Luftsauerstoff ungünstiger auswirkt als Licht. Kurzzeitiges Erhitzen auf 80–100° C schädigt das Vitamin D₂ nicht, eine längere Einwirkung höherer Temperaturen bedingt einen Abfall, der in einer Stickstoff-Atmosphäre geringer ist als unter SauerstoffAtmosphäre.Durch U.V.-Bestrahlung wird das Vitamin D₂ ebenso wie durch Sonnenlicht geschädigt, wobei die Verminderung durch 3stündige Sonnenbestrahlung etwa derjenigen einer 3 Minuten langen U.V.-Bestrahlung entspricht. Der Einfluß von Suprasterin und Toxisterin auf die Vitamin D-Reaktion ist nur gering, was für die Vitamin D-Bestimmung in bestrahlten Hefen von Bedeutung ist.