Luminescent lanthanide coordination polymers with transformative energy transfer processes for physical and chemical sensing applications

The photophysical process of lanthanide(III) ion is based on the 4f-4f transition, which is the Laporte forbidden with narrow emission band and long emission lifetime. The 4f-4f emission process is affected by introducing aromatic organic ligands. In this review, recent progress of one-, two-, and three-dimensional polymer-typed lanthanide complexes, luminescent lanthanide coordination polymers, are focused for physical and chemical sensing applications. Their changeable luminescence depended on the physical and chemical environments come from the energy transfer between lanthanide(III) ions and aromatic organic ligands. The characteristic physical (temperature, pressure, pH and mechanical force) and chemical (adsorption of metal ions and molecules) sensitive luminescence of lanthanide coordination polymers are useful for future sensing applications.     

Fabrication of the First Disposable Three‐dimensional Paper‐based Concentration Cell as Ammonia Sensor with a New Method for Paper Hydrophobization by Laser Patterned Parafilm®

A new, simple and low‐cost method for patterning hydrophobic barriers in porous support such as paper by Parafilm® has been introduced. This method is then used for electrochemical paper‐based ammonia sensor construction. Ammonia sensor is based on electrochemical concentration cell which ammonia reaction with electrolyte in halves cell caused in concentration gradient and therefore potential difference dependent on ammonia concentration. The effect of concentrations of the involved chemicals, time periods of the required processes, the presence of Faraday cage as well as the effects of different salts used in the salt bridge on the response of the sensor, were investigated in order to find the optimized conditions.     

Production of biofuel additives by esterification and acetalization of bioglycerol

The current transition from petrochemical resources to biomass-derived platform molecules is in great demand for the development of synergies, scientific innovations and breakthroughs, and steep changes in the infrastructure of chemical industries. This article is focused on new opportunities for the production of biofuel additives from bioglycerol, which is obtained as waste and/or by-product from the current biodiesel industries. Here, we summarize the recent relevant processes for the production of biofuel additives from bioglycerol over various acid catalysts in two different pathways: (i) the esterification of bioglycerol with acetic acid, levulinic acid and other acids, and (ii) the acetalization of bioglycerol with acetone, furfural, benzaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds. It is evident that the synthesis of biofuel additives through esterfication and acetalization of bioglycerol is an important research area with imperative prospects for industrial applications.     

Synthese et Etude Structurale D'acides Alkylphosphoniques a Longue Chaine Hydrocarbonee

Long-chain dialkyl alkylphosphonates were synthesized by radical addition of dialkyl hydrogenphosphonates onto alkenes in presence of di(t-butyl) peroxide. This synthetic route leads to high yields between 94 and 97%. We performed chemical modifications of these phosphonates in order to obtain acidic derivatives. The structure of these compounds was characterized by NMR analyses and mass spectroscopy. We also studied their thermal behaviour and various crystalline phases were put in evidence by differential scanning calorimetry and optical microscopy. The thermal stability of these compounds was compared by thermogravimetric analyses.     

PHOSPHORORGANISCHE VERBINDUNGEN 921

Abstract

Optisch aktive Phosphinigsäureamide R¹R²PNR₂ 4 (R¹ [dbnd] Ph, R² [dbnd] Me bzw. Et, R [dbnd] Et) sind durch kathodische Spaltung bzw.Cyanolyse optisch aktiver Amidophosphoniumsalze [R¹R²R³PNR₂]X (R¹ [dbnd] Ph. R² [dbnd] Me bzw. Et. R³ [dbnd] Bz bzw. All, R [dbnd] Et) unter Erhaltung der Konfiguration in hohen Ausbeuten zugänglich.

Optisch aktive Amidophosphoniumverbindungen, z.B. Ethyl-methyl-phenyl-diethylamido-phosphoniumiodid 10 oder Benzyl-ethyl-phenyl-diethylamido-phosphoniumbromid 12 werden erhalten:

a) aus den optisch aktiven tertiären Phosphinen, z.B. R-(+)Benzyl-methyl-phenyl-phosphin 6 bzw. S-(-)Ethyl-methyl-phenyl-phosphin 13 durch Umsetzung mit Alkyl- oder Arylaziden über die Phosphinimine 7 mit anschließender Alkylierung.

b) durch Alkylierung der optisch aktiven Phosphinigsäureamide 4. Die unter a) und b) genannten Umsetzungen verlaufen unter Erhaltung der Konfiguration.

c) Bei der Umsetzung optisch aktiver tertiärer Phosphine mit N-Halogenaminen entstehen nur racemische Amidophosphoniumsalze.

Optisch aktive Amidophosphoniumsalze, z.B. S(+)-Benzyl-methyl-phenyl-diethylamido-phosphoniumbromid 8 oder R-(-)-Ethyl-methyl-phenyl-diethylamido-phosphoniumiodid 10 werden bei der Einwirkung wäßriger Alkalien unter Inversion zu den entsprechenden Phosphinoxiden 9 bzw. 11 abgebaut. Optisch aktive Amidophosphoniumsalze, z.B. S(+)-Benzyl-ethyl-phenyl-diethylamido-phosphoniumbromid 12, werden mit LiAlH₄ retentiv unter Abspaltung des Aminliganden in die zugrundeliegenden optisch aktiven tertiären Phosphine übergeführt. Die Olefinierung von Benzaldehyd mit S(+)-Benzyl-ethyl-phenyl-diethylamido-phosphoniumbromid 5 ergibt unter Retention Stilben und optisch aktives Ethyl-phenyl-phosphinsäure-diethylamid 17, das auch durch Oxidation von R(-)-4 mit H₂O₂ erhalten wird. Schwefelung von R(-)-4 liefert das optisch aktive Ethyl-phenyl-thiophosphinsäure-diethylamid 18.

Das optisch aktive Phosphinigsäure-diethylamid 4 racemisiert allein und in Kohlenwasserstoffen gelöst bei 130°C nach einer Reaktion nullter Ordnung. Die Racemisierung wird durch Austausch der sekundären Aminogruppe über cyclische Assoziate verursacht. Beweis: Verbindungen mit unterschiedlichen. Substituenten am Phosphor- und Stickstoff tauschen beim dreistündigen Erhitzen auf 200°C die sekundären Aminogruppen aus. Es entstehen neue Phosphinigsäureamide in annähernd äquivalenten Mengen.

In Nitrobenzol bildet sich mit Phosphinigsäureamiden ein Charge-Transfer-Komplex, der im Falle des optisch aktiven Ethyl-phenyl-phosphinigsäure-diethylamids 4 bereits bei Zimmertemperatur eine schnelle Racemisierung bewirkt.

Optisch aktives Ethyl-phenyl-phosphinigsäure-diethylamid 4 liefert als Co-Katalysator bei der Homogenhydrierung von α-Ethylstyrol mit (RhCl-Hexadien-1,5)₂ 2-Phenylbutan mit einer optischen Ausbeute von 34%.     

Analysis of Urinary Calculi Containing Triamterene. Presence of A Glucuronic Metabolite.

Abstract

Urinary calculi containing triamterene were described since 1979. We have studied calculi, obtained from an anuric patient, by surgery. This paper describes the advanced techniques that were used, such as infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry associated with thin-layer chromatography or gas chromatography, to show the presence of unusual compounds. Six metabolites are found, among them pure triamterene (96%), hydroxy-triamterene, and a particular metabolite containing glucuronic acid.     

Fullerenes as mass sensors: A numerical investigation

This paper investigates the novel development of a mass sensitive nanosensor based on the use of individual spherical fullerenes. The main advantage of the mass sensing ability of spherical fullerenes in comparison with other nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs) or graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) is the fact that they present almost perfect geometric symmetry and thus a unique vibrational behavior which is independent from the location of the externally added nanoparticle. The study is conducted by the use of a computationally effective numerical scheme based on the adoption of appropriate three dimensional line spring elements as well as point mass elements to simulate the atomistic structure of fullerenes and interatomic interactions appearing between carbon atoms. The free vibration of C₂₀, C₆₀, C₈₀ and C₁₈₀ molecules is analyzed without and with an external nanoparticle of specific mass attached on their structure to calculate the arisen change in their natural frequencies and corresponding shape modes. A parametric study concerning the magnitude and location of the added mass is performed in order to evaluate the mass sensing ability of the fullerenes under consideration.     

Modification of Carbon Paste Electrode Based on Molecularly Imprinted Polymer for Electrochemical Determination of Diazinon in Biological and Environmental Samples

The wide use of pesticides can lead to environmental and human adverse effects. Diazinon, as an organophosphorous pesticide, is used in agriculture because of its low cost and high efficiency on insects. Due to the increasing application of pesticides, accurate analytical methods are necessary. The aim of this work was modification of carbon paste electrode composition and applying it as a sensor for determination of diazinon in biological and environmental samples. Multi‐walls carbon nanotubes and a molecularly imprinted polymer were used as modifiers in the sensor composition. A molecularly imprinted polymer and a non‐imprinted polymer were synthesized for applying in the electrode. After optimization of electrode composition, it was used to determine the analyte concentration. Instrumental parameters affecting the square wave voltammetric response were adjusted to obtain the highest current intensity. The modified electrode with MIP showed very high recognition ability compared to the electrode containing NIP. The obtained linear range was 5×10⁻¹⁰ to 1×10⁻⁶ mol L⁻¹. The detection limit of the sensor was 1.3×10⁻¹⁰ mol L⁻¹ and the relative standard deviation for analysis of target molecule by the proposed sensor was 2.87 %. This sensor was used to determine the diazinon in real samples (human urine, tap, and river water samples) without special sample preparation before analysis. The optimization of electrode composition containing mentioned modifiers improved its response considerably.     

One-Pot Synthesis of Thiazoles from Pyridazin-3-hydrazidic Acid Derivatives

Several new thiazole derivatives have been synthesized; the reactivity of these compounds toward amines, aldehydes, and hydroxyl amine are reported. New syntheses of pyrimidino[5,4:3,4]pyrazolo[4,3:5,6]pyridazine derivatives also have been achieved.