Thermogravimetric study of the C + SiO2 reaction

The kinetics of the reaction of one-to-one molar mixtures of crystalline silica and carbon powder were studied using thermogravimetric analysis. The resulting kinetic data was evaluated using simple kinetic and mass transport models. A two-stage reaction mechanism consisting of three stoichiometric reactions can adequately be used to describe the global reaction phenomena. Both the first and second stages of reaction were found to be influenced by diffusion mass transfer within the reacting bed of solids.

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Zusammenfassung Mittels Thermogravimetrie wurde die Reaktionskinetik der Reaktion von kristallinem Siliziumdioxid und Kohlenstoffpulver im Molverhältnis 11 untersucht. Die kinetischen Angaben wurden mittels einfachen kinetischen und Stofftransportmodellen ausgewertet. Zu einer adäquaten Beschreibung der gesamten Reaktionserscheinung kann ein Zweischrittereaktionsmechanismus bestehend aus drei stöchiometrischen Reaktionen benutzt werden. Sowohl der erste als auch der zweite Reaktionsschritt wird durch diffusiven Stofftransport innerhalb des Reaktionsbettes beeinflußt.

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This paper is based on the doctoral dissertation of the senior author.     

Anisochronism of large geminal groups in the 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectra

The role of steric factors in magnetic non-equivalence anisochronism of complex geminal groups and of their fragments in compounds of the general formula RCH(Ph)CH(COOR′)₂ has been investigated. CMR anisochronism is more sensitive to conformational and other steric changes than is PMR.     

New evidence of the intrinsic chemical shift non-equivalence

Carbinols of the general formulae R·CHOH·C(NO₂)Me₂ exhibit increasing values of chemical shift non-equivalence for the geminal methyl groups with rise of temperature. This phenomenon furnishes indirect evidence for the intrinsic non-equivalence.     

Ueber activirte Metalle (Metallpaare) und die Verwendung des activirten Aluminiums zur Reduction in neutraler Lösung

Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry -     

Poisson's effects in electrical field flow fractionation

Recent and earlier models of electrical field flow fractionation (ELFFF) have assumed that the electric field within the fluid domain is governed by Laplace's equation. This assumption results in a linear potential and a spatially constant field across the channel and is generally true for very dilute systems and relatively high effective potentials. Experimental studies show, however, that the effective potential within the channel may be less than 1% of the applied potential; this is apparently due to double layer formation and charge buildup at the poles. In such cases, local analyte concentrations can, nonetheless, be orders of magnitude higher than the bulk mean and the local potential small, both of which can lead to a nonlinear spatial distribution of the field strength. In such cases Poisson's equation must be used rather than Laplace's equation. Steady-state ELFFF simulations were performed using a Poisson's equation-based model. The domain in which Laplace's equation is valid was identified and the effects of concentration and effective field strength on device performance were explored.     

Application of the Free Tangent Law in Quantification of Household Satisfaction from Durable Consumer Goods

This paper presents a postulate for a new approach in the measurement of households’ satisfaction from durable consumer goods, based on a modified inflation expectation measurement method used in survey research. The authors examine the application of a three-step qualitative evaluation, followed by the quantification of responses using a modified Carlson and Parkin method adopted in the context of the free tangent law.     

Chemical structure of polycaproamide obtained by anionic polymerization of caprolactam in solvent

Chemical structure of polycaproamide (nylon-6), obtained by low temperature anionic polymerization of caprolactam in the presence of the sodium salt of caprolactam and carbon dioxide in solvent has been investigated. The polymer formed in a heterogeneous system, depending upon its final treatment, is terminated with amino and cyclic lactam groups or, after hydrolysis, with amino and carboxyl group. i.r. Spectra and acid-base titrations have shown the presence of amino and carboxyl groups in macromolecules. The contents of basic and acidic groups in the final product and its fractions were determined by potentiometric titrations. Number-average molecular weights of samples based on the results of titrations were compared with the results of osmotic measurements. Equal numbers of basic and acid groups in the polymer suggests that macromolecules are terminated at one end by an amino group and at the other by a carboxyl group. The results indicate a linear and regular structure for the polycaproamide.     

Novel 1,2,3-Triazole Derivatives as Mimics of Steroidal System—Synthesis,Crystal Structures Determination,Hirshfeld Surfaces Analysis and Molecular Docking

Herein, we present the synthesis and crystal structures determination of five 4-(1-phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenol derivatives containing halogen atoms, 6a–e, which may be used as an excellent mimic of steroids in the drug development process. Good quality crystals obtained for all of the synthesized compounds allowed the analysis of their molecular structures. Subsequently, the determined crystal structures were used to calculate the Hirshfeld surfaces for each of the synthesized compounds. Furthermore, results of our docking studies indicated that synthesized derivatives are able to bind effectively to the active sites of selected enzymes and receptors involved in the hormone biosynthesis and signaling pathways, analogously to the native steroids.     

Wolff–Kishner reduction reactions using a solar irradiation heat source and a green solvent system

Due to the recognition of the irreversible damage done to the environment through man-made materials, scientists have attempted to transform synthetic procedures into environmentally favorable procedures. Since fossil fuels are used for electrical energy in the USA, the amount of electricity required to complete an experiment has become an environmental concern. Solar parabolic reflectors have been proposed as a means for minimizing the amount of electricity needed to perform chemical reactions. The ability to use the solar reflector as the sole heat source for synthetic reactions is being considered. Another area of environmental concern is the chemical solvent systems involved in synthetic reactions that are not friendly to the environment. The ability to exchange solvent systems for greener solvents is being considered. A comparative study was conducted using an electrical and solar heat source on a series of Wolff–Kishner reduction reactions performed in a green solvent system. The following generalized chemical reaction is representative: where R is a hydrocarbon chain and R′ is a hydrocarbon chain or hydrogen.