Determination of stability constants of U(VI), Np(VI) and Pu(VI) with chloride ions by extraction chromatography

The complex formation of U(VI), Np(VI) and Pu(VI) with chloride ions was studied in HClO₄−HCl solutions at ionic strength of 2.0 and [H⁺]=2.0M by the method of extraction chromatography using dilute HDEHP as the stationary phase.     

The Synthesis and Characterization of Poly Oxy(2-methyl-1,3-phenylene) oxyisophthaloxyl-b-Oxy(2-methyl-1,3-phenylene)oxyterephthaloxyl

The syntheses and characterizations of poly[oxy(2-methyl-1,3-phenylene) oxyisophthaloyl-b-oxy (2-methyl-1,3-phenylene)oxy-terephthaloyl] and the corresponding homopolymers are described. The synthesis involves the coupling of dihydroxy-terminated homo-polymers with terephthaloyl chloride. The resulting block copoly-ester was characterized by infrared spectroscopy, proton and carbon- 13 nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, solution viscosity, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetric analysis.     

Trends in stability of the lanthanide series determined for the TBP—Dilute HNO3 extraction systems

The paper concerns the extraction of lanthanides by TBP from dilute solutions of nitric acid. The results show that the relative free energy associated with the investigated process decreases from La to Sm and the increases up to Lu. The occurrence of a minimum in the free energy changes is explained by the change of coordination number in the first hydration sphere of lanthanide aqua ions between Pm and Gd. The results are discussed in terms of the most probable structures of the extracted species. Outer sphere complexa tion seems to be realized by the Ln³⁺ ions transferring into the organic phase. The estimation of the trends in the enthalpy and entropy terms is under preparation. Up to, 1980 Department of Radiochemistry.     

Thermotropic copolyesters. III. Synthesis and characterization of liquid crystal copolyesters containing the bicyclo[2.2.2]octane ring system

A number of thermotropic copolyesters which contain the bicylo[2.2.2]octane ring system have been synthesized. Because of the stiffening effect of the bicyclo[2.2.2]octane group on the chain, the sebacoyl spacer was used to obtain meltable compositions.     

Separation factors of lanthanides extracted with dibutylphosphate

Extraction coefficients and separation factors of all lanthanides in the diluted aqueous HDBP—HNO₃ system were determined in the temperature range 10–50 °C. Essential differences were noticed between the results obtained for light (La—Gd) and heavy (Gd—Lu) lanthanides. It was found that the selectivity of the investigated system, in the case of heavy lanthanides, is as high as that observed for the best organophosphorous extractants: HEHϕP and HDEHP. The sequence of the separation factors shows the pattern of regularities (the double-double effect) within the whole series of lanthanides and within the whole investigated temperature range.     

Serendipitous synthesis of 3-hydroxy tetrahydrofurans from tin catalyzed sulfonylation of acyclic 1,2,4-triols

The reaction of syn-1,2,4-triols under sulfonylation conditions catalyzed by Bu₂SnO (5 mol %) results in cyclization and the formation of 3-hydroxy tetrahydrofurans (56-85%) while the anti-1,2,4-triols react to give C1-O-sulfonyl derivatives in good yields (66-83%) and the cyclization product in poor yield (5-12%). A mechanism that justifies these observations is proposed to occur via the tosylation of the primary hydroxyl followed by an intramolecular tin acetal rearrangement to a 1,3-stannylene which then undergoes a 5-exo-tet-cyclization. The difference in rates of cyclization reactivity is due to the energetically more stable tin acetals of syn-1,3-diols compared to those of anti-1,3-diols.     

Gas chromatographic determination of trace amounts of vinyl chloride and dichloroethenes in landfill-gas

A method for the determination of vinyl chloride (VC) and dichloroethenes (DCE) in gas samples is presented. The analytes are preconcentrated from a gas-volume of up to 20 l on an adsorption tube filled with 1.0 g of a carbon molecular sieve at a flow rate of 80 l/h and are subsequently desorbed with carbon disulfide. Vinyl bromide is added as internal standard to the extract. The analytes are determined as their 1,2-dibromo-derivatives by capillary gas chromatography with electron capture detection. The detection limits have been found to be 82 ng/m³ = 32 ppt (VC), 190 ng/m³ = 48 ppt (1,1-DCE) and 96 ng/m³ = 24 ppt (cis-/trans-1,2-DCE). The method has been used for the quantification of the anaerobic microbial degradation of tetra- (PCE) and trichloroethene (TCE) to dichloroethenes and vinyl chloride in landfill sites. The substances have been analyzed in landfill-gas as well as in gaseous emissions from the landfill surface. The mean emission rates of tetrachloroethene, trichloroethene and vinyl chloride from the landfill surface into the ambient air are about 0.5 g/(m² × h).     

Extraction of uranyl ions in TBP-chloroacetic acid systems

The extraction coefficients for the actinyl ions extracted with tri-n-butyl phosphate (TBP) from 2.0M CH₃ COOH, CH₂ ClCOOH and CCl₃ COOH in various temperatures have been measured. Distinct discontinuities of the lnD vs. 1/T plots were interpreted as a proof for the extraction mechanism changes. Results obtained were used to calculate the thermodynamic functions of the actinyl complexation in the aqueous phase and of the partition process. It is proposed that the inner-sphere complex formation increases in the order acetates < chloroacetates < trichloroacetates.     

Alkaloids with Anti-Onchocercal Activity from Voacanga africana Stapf (Apocynaceae): Identification and Molecular Modeling

A new iboga-vobasine-type isomeric bisindole alkaloid named voacamine A (1), along with eight known compounds—voacangine (2), voacristine (3), coronaridine (4), tabernanthine (5), iboxygaine (6), voacamine (7), voacorine (8) and conoduramine (9)—were isolated from the stem bark of Voacangaafricana. The structures of the compounds were determined by comprehensive spectroscopic analyses. Compounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 were found to inhibit the motility of both the microfilariae (Mf) and adult male worms of Onchocerca ochengi, in a dose-dependent manner, but were only moderately active on the adult female worms upon biochemical assessment at 30 μM drug concentrations. The IC₅₀ values of the isolates are 2.49–5.49 µM for microfilariae and 3.45–17.87 µM for adult males. Homology modeling was used to generate a 3D model of the O. ochengi thioredoxin reductase target and docking simulation, followed by molecular dynamics and binding free energy calculations attempted to offer an explanation of the anti-onchocercal structure–activity relationship (SAR) of the isolated compounds. These alkaloids are new potential leads for the development of antifilarial drugs. The results of this study validate the traditional use of V. africana in the treatment of human onchocerciasis.