Determination of competitive adsorption isotherms applying the nonlinear frequency response method: Part I. Theoretical analysis

In this work adsorption equilibria of binary mixtures are quantified analyzing the nonlinear frequency response of a chromatographic column. Local partial derivatives of an isotherm model can be estimated for certain steady-states from the low frequency asymptotes of the corresponding frequency response functions (FRFs). The required FRFs correspond to two different compounds and the type of the imposed inlet concentration changes, e.g. periodical inlet concentration changes of only one compound or of both of them. For an accurate determination of isotherm parameters, it is necessary to approach as close as possible the low frequency asymptotic behaviour of these functions. Based on principles valid for the FRFs corresponding to the adsorption of a single solute, frequencies needed to reach the low frequency asymptotes of the functions of interest for estimating competitive isotherms are defined in this paper. The relation between the accuracy of the isotherm parameters determined and numbers and types of periodical inlet concentration changes and steady-states analyzed is also evaluated.     

Biosorption of Lead,Copper, and Cadmium by <Emphasis Type="Italic">Phanerochaete chrysosporium</Emphasis> in Ternary Metal Mixtures: Statistical Analysis of Individual and Interaction Effects

Biosorption of three divalent metals, viz., lead, copper, and cadmium in ternary aqueous mixtures was studied using Phanerochaete chrysosporium in batch shake flasks. The mixtures were prepared containing the metals at their either varying optimum or equal initial concentration combinations in aqueous solution of pH optimum to each of the metals. Following were the optimum initial concentration ranges of the metals in mixture: lead, 60–100 mg/L; copper, 20–60 mg/L; and cadmium, 5–15 mg/L. And, for varying these optimum concentration levels of the metals, a 2³ full factorial design of experiments was employed. The results revealed that an increase in lead and cadmium concentrations helped in their better biosorption by the fungus, but an increase in initial copper concentration slightly diminished its removal. Statistical analysis of the results in the form of analysis of variance and Student t test gave a clear interpretation on the roles of both the individual metals and their interactions in the uptake of metals from mixture. Compared to the uptake of metals when presented individually, lead biosorption in mixture was found to be enhanced to a degree as high as 99%; on the other hand, copper and cadmium removals from mixtures were inhibited to the extent of 100% and 98%, respectively. However, this extent of inhibition or enhancement in the metal removals compared to the individual removals was less in mixtures containing all equal concentrations of the metals.     

Preparation,crystal structure and luminescence of lanthanide coordination polymers with 2,2′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridine-N,N′-dioxide

Four coordination polymers of the bidentate ligand 2,2′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridine-N,N′-dioxide (L), [La(L)(NO₃)₃(H₂O)] _n (1), {[Gd₂(L)₃(NO₃)₆]·6H₂O} _n (2), {[Sm(L)₂(H₂O)₄]·3ClO₄·2L·4H₂O} _n (3) and {[Nd(L)₂(H₂O)₄]·3ClO₄·2L·4H₂O} _n (4) have been synthesized by the diffusing solvent mixture method. Results of X-ray diffraction analysis reveal that 1, with a Ln/L stoichiometry of 1:1, displays a rare 3-D three-fold interpenetrating diamondoid framework, while 2 has a Ln/L stoichiometry of 1:1.5 and exhibits a polycatenane network with a {8²,10} topology and large channels accommodated by water. Complexes 3 and 4, with Ln/L stoichiometry of 1:2, have 3-D two-fold interpenetrating diamondoid structures and large voids. Nonlinear optical property of 2 and luminescence of 3 were also investigated.     

Characterization of Peanut Oil by Infrared Spectroscopy with an Improved Gaussian Mixture Model

The Gaussian mixture model (GMM) and regression (GMR) are widely used statistical tools in pattern classification and nonlinear regression. In this paper, the suitability score was used for variable selection to improve GMM and GMR. The improved GMM was used to characterize peanut oil adulterated with palm oil using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The improved GMR was applied to determine the concentration of palm oil contaminant present. As comparison, GMM and GMR with principal component analysis for feature extraction, support vector machine, back-propagation artificial neural network, nearest centroid classification, and partial least-squares analysis were also used to classify and quantify peanut oil. It was demonstrated that the method is a new classification and regression strategy for the detection of adulterated edible oil.     

Dielectric Studies of Binary Mixtures of some Amines—Aniline and Pyridine—in Nonpolar Solvents—Solute–Solvent Interactions

Abstract

Dielectric constant of binary mixtures of aniline and also pyridine in nonpolar liquids namely benzene, carbon tetrachloride, p-xylene and n-heptane have been measured at 455 kHz for four different temperatures. Eyring's interaction parameter G? based on the significant structure model is calculated in the mixtures using the experimentally determined value of dielectric constant.

The nature of the solvent is found to influence this parameter G? reflecting the non-specific solute-solvent interaction. The calculated value of G? is used for interpreting dipole interaction of solute molecules in the solvent environment.     

The effect of production method on the properties of high impact polystyrene and polyaniline membranes

In this study, different membranes were prepared using conventional polymer (high impact polystyrene) and polyaniline to evaluate their use in electrodialysis. Two different preparation modes were tested: chemical mixture with subsequent solvent evaporation; and mechanical mixture with subsequent pressing under heating. The purpose was to understand the effect of production methods on membrane microstructure and ionic transport. Membranes were characterized by swelling study, Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopic, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and dynamic mechanical analysis. Ionic transport through the membranes was evaluated using a three-compartment cell. The results of the produced membranes were compared with those of the commercial Nafion 450 membrane.     

A Simple Coulometric Method for Determining Cu[II] and Cu[I] Contents in Various Solid Samples

Abstract

Determination of copper individual oxidation states (Cu[II] and Cu[I] in various solid samples is a rather difficult problem. Results are here presented to demonstrate that constant current coulametric techniques are useful to realize these determinations with good analytical characteristics. The analytical equivalence points obtained are based on the reversible electron transfer mechanisms: Cu[II] + 3 HC1 + 2 e CuCl^2? ₃ + 2H⁺ and : CuCl^2? ₃ +e = Cu(O) + 3 Cl^?, respectively, after quantitative dissolution in aqueous HC1 6 M. Cyclic voltammetric measurements with a carbon paste electrode are made to characterize the electron transfers involved and to investigate the analytical utility of the technique in various media. Analytical determinations are given, e.g., in the analysis of the CuO/Cu₂ O content of various samples.     

聚环氧乙烷（PEO）／壳聚糖（CS）共混膜的醇－水渗透蒸发性能研究

研究了ＥｔＯＨ－Ｈ２Ｏ，ｎ－ＰｒＯＨ－Ｈ２Ｏ，ｉ－ＰｒＯＨ－Ｈ２Ｏ体系在ＣＳ膜和ＰＥＯ／ＣＳ共混膜中的渗透蒸发性能。讨论了料液温度、料液浓度、共混膜组成对分离性能的影响，结果发现ＰＥＯ的掺入能大大提高ｃｓ膜的渗透通量；而分离因子下降。同时从膜材料的聚集态结构出发对相关的渗透蒸发行为进行了讨论。对于ＰＥＯ／ＣＳ共混膜，膜内自由体积的大小是影响分离性能的主要因素，小分子在膜中的渗透蒸发行为主要是由扩散过程控制的。本文还研究了ＰＥＯ的掺入对壳聚塘膜强度的影响以及利用ＤＳＣ谱研究ＰＥＯ掺入后壳聚糖膜聚集态结构的变化。