Preparation and computational investigation of molecular imprinted polymers for Clidinium Bromide

Molecular imprinted polymers (MIPs) are polymers that possess recognition sites specific for a predetermined target molecule (Template). Inspired by the idea of biological natural receptors, they behave like synthetic molecular recognition elements. They have been developed into a promising tool in several crucial applications, including analytical methods, drug delivery, and catalysis. The non-covalent imprinting is more commonly used approach in the preparation of MIPs because of its simplicity. In this approach, intermolecular interactions between the template molecule (T) and the functional monomer (FM) are the forces that govern the performance of the resulting MIP. Hence, studying these interactions is very important to elucidate and understand the imprinting mechanism. This paper focuses on preparation of two MIPs for a Clidinium Bromide (CB), using two different types of FMs. These MIPs are characterized by using IR and SEM techniques. Adsorption isotherm properties to CB are assayed for them. Then the structures of the pre-polymerization complexes of prepared MIPs were investigated using Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations at B3LYP/6-31G level in a vacuum and other media. Finally, Bader's Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules (QTAIM) was used to prove the existence and nature of intermolecular interactions between CB and FM. The theoretical results were in complete agreement with experiments and indicated that the use of AM as FM is preferred over MA in the MIP preparation for CB.     

Potential hazards and health assessment associated with different water uses in the main industrial cities of Egypt

Deterioration of water quality has become an ecological threat in many industrial areas worldwide due to unmanaged anthropogenic activities. Contaminants therein find out their ways to drinking water-pipes via broken or leak old- pipes. The current study aims at evaluating the suitability of tap water, collected from the main-ten-industrial cities of Egypt, for drinking purposes. Shallow and deep ground waters were also sampled from the same locations. This is one of the few research projects that are interested in quantifying the acrylamide in drinking water. The obtained results indicate that concentrations of COD, BOD, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Cd, Zn and Hg were within the permissible levels in tap water while surpassed these levels in both shallow and deep ground waters. Acrylamide levels did not exceed the acceptable levels in all water samples (drinking, surface and deep ground waters). Overall, no potential risks were associated with the oral ingestion of tap water in all studied locations for both adults and children (all hazard quotient (HQ) values, defined as exposure intake dose of contaminants relative to the maximum permissible daily intake dose were below “1″). However, inorganic pollutants that exist in ground waters may cause undesirable dermal impacts when used for irrigating the green areas in these cities (used for picnics and as playgrounds). In this context, most HQ values associated with ground water dermal contact were above “1”. Specifically, Mn, Ni, Pb and Cd hazards exist for children (HQ > 1) while Ni, Pb and Cd toxicity detected for adults. This result; therefore, highlights the indirect negative impacts of industrialization on human health.     

阳离子丙烯酸酯包裹三氧化二铝核壳乳液的制备

首先研究了高分子阳离子乳化剂的合成,其中以苯乙烯(St)和丙烯酰胺(AM)为主单体,十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTAB)为相转移乳化助剂,环氧氯丙烷(ECH)、三甲胺为季铵化试剂。最终确定当CTAB用量为1g,AM用量为5g,ECH用量为5.2g时,所得到的乳化剂的乳化性能最优良。对不同功能性单体对阳离子乳液涂膜吸水率与粒径的影响做了研究,结果表明:当加入交联体系双丙酮丙烯酰胺-己二酰肼基丙烯酸酯(DAAM-ADH)为1.0g时,吸水率达到最低值5.39%。最后通过加入三氧化二铝分散液制得核壳结构乳液,结果表明:当加入三氧化二铝分散液20g时,所得到的乳液包裹性能最好,乳液较稳定。     

Determination of acrylamide in food by solid-phase microextraction coupled to gas chromatography-positive chemical ionization tandem mass spectrometry

A method has been developed to determine acrylamide in aqueous matrices by using direct immersion solid-phase microextraction (SPME) coupled to gas chromatography-positive chemical ionization tandem mass spectrometry (GC-PCI-MS-MS) in the selected reaction monitoring (SRM) mode. The optimized SPME experimental procedures to extract acrylamide in water solutions were: use of a carbowax/divinylbenzene (CW/DVB)-coated fiber at pH 7, extraction time of 20 min and analyte desorption at 210 °C for 3 min. A detection limit of 0.1 μg L⁻¹ was obtained. The linear range was 1-1000 μg L⁻¹. The relative standard deviation was 10.64% (n = 7). The proposed analytical method was successfully used for the quantification of trace acrylamide in foodstuffs such as French fries (1.2 μg g⁻¹) and potato crisps (2.2 μg g⁻¹).     

HPLC同时测定烤肉中的丙烯酰胺和杂环胺

建立了高效液相色谱法同时测定烤肉中丙烯酰胺和杂环胺的新方法.选择适宜的样品前处理方法提取和净化样品,经TSK-gel ODS-80TM柱分离并以配备二极管阵列和紫外检测器的HPLC对丙烯酰胺和杂环胺进行测定.结果表明,该方法的线性范围为0.02-32.0μg/mL,检出限为0.2-0.4ng/g;回收率为67.3％-9...     

Acrylamide/2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and associated sodium salt superabsorbent copolymer nanocomposites with mica as fire retardants

Acrylamide (AM) and 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid (AMPS-H⁺) or its sodium salt (AMPS-Na⁺) were copolymerised by free-radical crosslinking polymerization to obtain poly(AM-co-AMPS-H⁺) and poly(AM-co-AMPS-Na⁺) superabsorbent polymers (SAPs). A maximum water absorbency in deionised water of 1200 g g⁻¹ was achieved for poly(AM-co-AMPS-Na⁺) at a 85% mol of AMPS-Na⁺. The inclusion of mica at 5-30% (w w⁻¹) into the preparation of poly(AM-co-AMPS-Na⁺) SAP leads to an intercalated structure, as detected by XRD and TEM analyses. Poly(AM-co-AMPS-Na⁺)/30% (w w⁻¹) mica SAP nanocomposite showed a tap water absorbency of 593 g g⁻¹ with a better thermal stability, compared to the pure SAP. Cone calorimetric analyses revealed that the wood specimens coated with the prepared poly(AM-co-AMPS-Na⁺) SAP or its 30% (w w⁻¹) mica nanocomposite provided excellent protection in delaying the ignition time after exposure to an open flame when compared to that observed with the uncoated specimen. The maximum reduction in the peak heat release rate and the greatest extension of time at peak heat release rate were observed with the nanocomposite-coated surface, but the total heat release rate was increased. The delayed burning mechanism is brought by the intercalating structure of mica in the SAP nanocomposites, which provided a better shielding effect against external heat sources, and the capability of the SAP nanocomposite in holding a large amount of water.     

Liquid crystal of nanocellulose whiskers’ grafted with acrylamide

12%acrylamide(AM) was grafted onto the surface of nanocellulose whiskers(NCW),which was self-assembled to be the chiral nematic suspension at 3%content.The acrylamide grafted NCW(AM-g-NCW) was characterized with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy(FTIR).The grafting ratio was measured by elemental analysis.The degrees of crystallinity of the AM-g-NCW were measured by X-ray diffraction(XRD).The liquid crystalline properties of the AM-g-NCW were investigated by the polarizing optical microscopy(POM).The AM-g-NCW was found to self-assembly to be a lyotropic state.     

Catalytic Square-Wave Voltammetric Determination of Acrylamide in Potato Chips

Abstract

Square-wave voltammetry is a fast technique used for determination of trace amounts of acrylamide. When cobalt(II) ions were added to the acrylamide solution, a catalytic peak at about ?1.35 V vs. Ag/AgCl was observed, which was proportional to acrylamide concentration. The calibration curve showed good linearity in the range of 200–800 ng mL^?1 of acrylamide with a regression coefficient of 0.9989. The limit of detection of the method was 3.52 ng mL^?1, and the relative standard deviations for concentrations of 300 ng mL^?1 and 700 ng mL^?1 were 99.8% × 10^?2 and 79.7% × 10^?2, respectively.     

A rapid and efficient synthesis of a new pyrrolobenzodiazocines via an intramolecular Friedel-Crafts reaction

New pyrrolobenzodiazocines 3 have been prepared by an intramolecular Friedel-Crafts process from pyrrolobenzoacrylamides 2. The cyclisation process involving a 1,4-intramolecular addition of a pyrrole onto acrylamide led to the formation of an eight-membered ring.     

Synthesis of a new flocculant based on poly(acrylamide-co-(N-octyl-4-vinylpyridinium bromide)) [AM5/VP5C8Br]-application for the turbidity removal from clay suspension

The interactions between poly(acrylamide-co-(N-octyl-4-vinylpyridinium bromide)) [AM5/VP5C8Br] cationic polyelectrolyte, and clay particles in dilute aqueous suspensions are studied in the aim of adsorption and flocculation. The extents of both phenomena are significantly influenced by the ionic strength of the medium. The adsorption of the clay particles on the copolymer chains occurs initially by the hydrophobic interaction. As flocculation mechanisms, the hydrophobic interaction between copolymer chains and the clay particles appears to be principal. In this work, we have prepared a copolymer which has been characterized by conductivity, viscosity, ¹H NMR, and FT-IR spectroscopies. The copolymer dosage and pH are two of the most important experimental parameters in the coagulation/flocculation operations used for study and optimization of the wastewater treatment operations. Under optimized conditions, 97% efficiency of the turbidity elimination, with a very low flocculant concentration of 3?ppm have been achieved in order to produce drinking water with standard limits around the world (< 1 NTU). The conclusion drawn on the basis of these results is that wastewater treatment using this new copolymer [AM5/VP5C8Br] has proved to be a good flocculant in overseeing of wastewater turbidity problems.