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Extraction Conductometric Determination Of Scandium And Thorium In Kaolins, Nigora Kutlimurotova, Zulayho Smanova, Habibulla Tojimuhamedov, Zuhra Yaxshiyeva, Jasur Tursunqulov

Bulletin of National University of Uzbekistan: Mathematics and Natural Sciences

A method for extraction - conductometric determination of scandium and thorium with tributyl phosphate and trioctyl phosphine oxide in kaolin was developed. The equivalent electrical conductivity of the complex of scandium and thorium with 2,7-dinitrozo-1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene-3,6-disulfonic acid was found. A scheme for the separation and determination of kaolin content is proposed. The isotherms of scandium and thorium extraction are constructed. It was shown that at a concentration of nitric acid of 15.6 M they do not interfere with the determination of thorium and scandium.

Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, And In Silico Study Of Some Unique Multifunctional 1,2,4-Triazole Acetamides, Almas Sattar, Aziz Ur Rehman, Muhammad Athar Abbasi, Sabahat Zahra Saddiqui, Shahid Rasool, Hira Khalid, Muhammad Arif Lodhi, Farman Ali Khan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The imperative demand for antibacterial agents and enzyme inhibitors prompted us to synthesize some new compounds, 6a-6k, bearing multifunctional moieties. The target acetamides were derived from 4-phenyl-5-(1-tosylpiperidin-4-yl)-4$H$-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol (3). The structural analysis was carried out using modern spectroscopic techniques including IR, NMR, and EIMS spectral analysis. The antibacterial activity was screened against five bacterial strains including three gram-negative and two gram-positive ones. Enzyme inhibition was carried out against lipoxygenase enzyme and results were supported by in silico study. The synthesized compounds were proved to be potent antibacterial agents and enzyme inhibitors.

$S$-Substituted Derivatives Of 1,2,4-Triazol-3-Thiol As New Drug Candidates For Type Ii Diabetes, Aziz Ur Rehman, Khadija Nafeesa, Muhammad Athar Abbasi, Sabahat Zahra Saddiqui, Shahid Rasool, Syed Adnan Ali Shah, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Arif Lodhi, Farman Ali Khan, Bakht Jahan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The therapeutic applications of 1,2,4-triazoles motivated us to synthesize some new derivatives. Two series of $S$-substituted derivatives (8a-8j, 12a-12i) of 5-$\{$1-[(4-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl]-3-piperidinyl$\}$-4-phenyl-4$H$-1,2,4-triazol-3-thiol (6) have been synthesized and evaluated for their biological potential. Using 4-chlorobenzene sulfonyl chloride (1) and ethyl piperidine-3-carboxylate (2), ethyl 1-[(4-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl]piperidine-3-carboxylate (3) was synthesized and converted into 3,4,5-trisubstituted 1,2,4-triazole (6) through formation of the corresponding carbohydrazide (4) and hydrazinecarbothioamide (5). Compound 6 was transformed into 8a-8j by alkyl halides (7a-7j) and into 12a-12i by $N$-aralkyl/aryl-2-bromoacetamides (11a-11i) in an aprotic solvent. The electrophiles, 11a-11i, were synthesized by gearing up $N$-substituted aralkyl/aryl amines (10a-10i) with 2-bromoacetyl bromide (9) under dynamic pH …

Synthesis Of Acetamide Derivatives Of 1,2,4-Triazole Bearing Azinane And Their Binding Interactions With Bovine Serum Albumin Using Spectroscopic Techniques, Javed Iqbal, Aziz Ur Rehman, Muhammad Athar Abbasi, Sabahat Zahra Siddiqui, Hira Khalid, Sabina Jhaumeer Laulloo, Nausheen Joondan, Aniisah Banu Taupass, Shahid Rasool, Syed Adnan Ali Shah

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A new series of acetamide derivatives containing 1,2,4-triazole and azinane moieties has been synthesized and characterized using $^{1}$H NMR, $^{13}$C NMR, IR, and EI-MS spectroscopic analysis. The intermediate triazole was synthesized through a sequential synthesis of carboxylate and carbohydrazide. The bovine serum albumin (BSA) binding of the newly synthesized 1,2,4-triazole derivatives was evaluated along with thermodynamics, site-selective binding, and synchronous study. The results obtained by BSA binding as well as thermodynamic studies justify that all the compounds show spontaneous interaction with BSA and could be effectively distributed and eliminated from the body. Therefore, the triazole-based analogs might be a useful …

Synthesis And Antimicrobial And Antioxidant Activities Of Hybrid Molecules Containing Benzotriazole And 1,2,4-Triazole, Mahesh Chand, Reena Kaushik, Subhash Chand Jain

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Eleven novel 1,2,4-triazolylbenzotriazoles have been prepared using 1-(hydrazinylcarbonylmethyl)-1$H$-benzot- riazole (3) as a potent intermediate. Compound 3, however, was obtained from benzotriazole in two steps. All synthesized compounds were characterized by detailed spectral studies like IR, $^{1}$H NMR, $^{13}$C NMR, and mass spectrometry. All synthesized compounds were evaluated for their \textit{in vitro} antimicrobial activity against seven strains of bacteria and four strains of fungi. Compounds 13, 17, 19, 20, and 21}were found to possess antibacterial activity comparable to that of ciprofloxacin against a Klebsiella pneumoniae strain. Except for compounds2 and 13, all compounds showed good antifungal activity against an Aspergillus niger …

Investigating The Toxicity And Accumulation Of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) And Glyphosate In Eisenia Fetida, Caitlin Lazurick, Nicole Lidzbarski, Rachel Owings, Jeff Brotherton, Edna Steele

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup^®, is the most widely used herbicide in the world. It is also used in combination with another effective herbicide, 2,4-D, in the formulation called Enlist Duo^®. The EPA approved the use of Enlist Duo^® on certain crops including those genetically modified to be resistant to both herbicides. The predicted significant increase in the use of these herbicides raised concerns from the general public because both compounds have been classified as possibly or probably carcinogenic. Since herbicides are applied directly to vegetation, the safety of organisms that come in contact …

Preparations And Applications Of Irsnox Electrode In Electrochemical Synthesis Of 2,5-Dichlorophenol, Xiang-Yu Ma, Xu-Guo Tu, Rui-Nan He, Ya Chen, Gui-Sheng Zhu, Shou-Yan Shao, Song Chen

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electrodes of titanium based iridium tin oxides (IrSnOx) have been prepared by traditional thermal decomposition method and further applied to the electrosynthsis of 2,5-dichlorophenol in order to explore a green and high efficient synthesis route. The results showed that the electrode surface existed apparent cracks, while the intermediate layer prepared with Sn:Sb=94:6 existed less cracks and longer life time. The main products of the electrolytic reaction were 2,5-dichlorophenol, p-chlorophenol, and 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene. The electrosynthsis yield of 2,5-dichlorophenol reached 57% and the selectivity of 2,5-dichlorophenol was as high as 93% by using the IrSnOx as an anode, which is obviously better …

Efficient Multicomponent Synthesis Of 1,2,3-Triazoles Catalyzed By Cu(Ii) Supported On Pei@Fe$_{3}$O$_{4}$ Mnps In A Water/Peg$_{300}$ System, Zeinab Hassanpour, Aziz Maleki, Morteza Hosseini, Lena Gorgannezhad, Vajihe Nejadshafiee, Ali Ramazani, Ismaeil Haririan, Abbas Shafiee, Mehdi Khoobi

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A highly dispersible and magnetically recoverable Cu-PEI@Fe$_{3}$O$_{4}$ MNPs catalyst was prepared and successfully applied in one-pot three-component coupling of terminal alkynes, sodium azide, and alkyl bromides/chlorides in water to give 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles with good to excellent yields. The catalyst was fully characterized with FT-IR, TGA, TEM, SEM, VSM, EDX, cyclic voltammetry, and ICP-AES spectroscopic techniques. Furthermore, the catalyst was easily recycled by an external magnet and successfully reused six times in the reaction without significant loss of its catalytic activity and copper leaching. The large-scale reaction was also carried out in the absence of any base and reducing agent even …

Nanocomposite Copper Metal As An Efficient Heterogeneous Catalyst In Click Synthesis Of 1,2,3-Triazoles In Aqueous Media, Vajihe Nejadshafiee, Hossein Naeimi

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Copper/periodic mesoporous organosilica (Cu/PMO) nanocomposites provided a highly active, reusable, globular, solid-phase catalyst for click chemistry. The reaction proceeds by mixing organohalides, sodium azide, alkyne, and the catalyst in an aqueous medium to afford the desired products. The cost efficiency and recyclability of the catalyst up to six runs without appreciable loss of activity and high yields of products make this procedure greener.

Diastereoselective Synthesis Of Novel 2,5-Dioxopyrrolidine Derivatives Via Biocatalytic Domino Reactions, Saadieh Mohajer, Robabeh Baharfar

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A series of novel 2,5-dioxopyrrolidines were synthesized by the one-pot reaction of coumarin-3-carboxylic acids 1 with thiourea derivatives and alkyl isocyanides in the presence of Fe$_{3}$O$_{4}$ NPs @ lipase as heterogeneous reusable nanobiocatalysts with high yields.

Approaches Toward Novel 1,2,3-Triazole Sensors For The Detection Of Anions And Heavy Metal Cations, Richard D. Govan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Cations and anions play pivotal roles in biological and physiological processes, however an imbalance in concentration of any ion can be detrimental. Therefore, research into the selective recognition of anions and heavy metal cations has acquired much attention. One approach involves the use of chemosensors. Upon interaction with targeted analytes, chemosensors produce a distinct response, in some cases a fluorescent or colorimetric signal. The 1,2,3-triazole unit has much potential as a chemical sensor due to its unique photophysical properties. The specificity, selectivity, and signaling mechanism of triazole sensors can be tuned with conjugation in the motif and choice and placement …

Isoquinoline-Substituted Triazole And Pyran Derivatives: Synthesis And Computational Studies, Duygu Yeni̇dede, Selçuk Gümüş, Ayşegül Gümüş

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The one-pot synthesis of novel 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles from isoquinoline-substituted homopropargyl alcohol backbone is described (42%-88% yields). A ring closing metathesis reaction and an intramolecular Pauson-Khand reaction of enyne system derived from a homopropargyl alcohol backbone to afford the corresponding isoquinoline-substituted dihydropyran and cyclopentenone-pyran, respectively, are also described (54% and 78% yields). Information about the structural, electronic, and physico-chemical properties of the novel compounds, obtained by density functional theory application, is also reported.

Mono-N-Acyl-2,6-Diaminopimelic Acid Derivatives: Analysis By Electromigration And Spectroscopic Methods And Examination Of Enzyme Inhibitory Activity, Jan Hlaváček, Miloslava Vítovcová, Petra Sázelová, Jan Pícha, Václav Vaněk, Miloš Buděšínský, Jiří Jiráček, Danuta Gillner, Richard Holz, Ivan Mikšík, Václav Kašička

Richard C. Holz

Thirteen mono-N-acyl derivatives of 2,6-diaminopimelic acid (DAP)—new potential inhibitors of the dapE-encoded N-succinyl-l,l-diaminopimelic acid desuccinylase (DapE; EC 3.5.1.18)—were analyzed and characterized by infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopies and two capillary electromigration methods: capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) and micellar electrokinetic chromatography (MEKC). Structural features of DAP derivatives were characterized by IR and NMR spectroscopies, whereas CZE and MEKC were applied to evaluate their purity and to investigate their electromigration properties. Effective electrophoretic mobilities of these compounds were determined by CZE in acidic and alkaline background electrolytes (BGEs) and by MEKC in acidic and alkaline BGEs containing a pseudostationary …

Surface Engineering And Design Strategy For Surface-Amorphized Tio 2 @Graphene Hybrids For High Power Li-Ion Battery Electrodes, Tengfei Zhou, Yang Zheng, Hong Gao, Shudi Min, Sean Li, Hua-Kun Liu, Zaiping Guo

Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers

Electrode materials with battery-like high capacity and capacitorlike rate performance are highly desirable, since they would signifi cantly advance next-generation energy storage technology. [ 1 ] TiO 2 has received increasing attention as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its good reversible capacity and low volume expansion upon lithiation, as well as its low cost and safe lithiation potential. [ 2 ] The low lithium-ion mobility within the crystalline phase TiO 2 , however, together with its poor electrical conductivity, means that only a thin surface layer of the host material is available for Li intercalation at …

An Investigation Of The Nanomechanical Properties Of 0.5ba(Ti0.8zr0.2)O3-0.5(Ba0.7ca0.3)Tio3 Thin Films, Zhong-Lan Cai, Zeng-Mei Wang, Huan-Huan Wang, Zhenxiang Cheng, Baowen Li, Xin-Li Guo, Hideo Kimura, Akira Kasahara

Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers

For practical application, the functional piezoelectric film in microelectromechanical systems should meet the requirement of physical properties, as well as the mechanical properties. In this article, 0.5Ba(Ti0.8Zr0.2)O3-0.5(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO3 (0.5BZT-0.5BCT) thin films with varied properties were prepared on (100) Si substrates via a sol-gel technique at different annealing temperatures. The effects of the annealing temperature on the morphology, piezoelectricity, hardness, and elastic modulus were studied. Particular attention was paid to the surface frictional behavior of films, and the changes in the friction force can be radically explained in terms of differences in the hardness/elastic modulus ratio and the residual stress of films. …

Microwave-Assisted Synthesis Of Novel 8-Chloro-[1,2,4]Triazolo[4,3-$A$]Pyridine Derivatives, Linjiong Zhang, Mingyan Yang, Beizhen Hu, Zhaohui Sun, Xinghai Liu, Jianquan Weng, Chengxia Tan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A series of novel 1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-$a$]pyridine derivatives were synthesized from 2,3-dichloropyridine and hydrazine hydrate as starting materials by multistep reactions under microwave assistance, and their structures were characterized by $^{1}$H NMR, MS, and elemental analysis. This method provides several advantages such as high yields, facile work-up, and environmental friendliness.

Synthesis Of Novel 1,2,4-Triazoles And Triazolo-Thiadiazines As Anticancer Agents, Thoraya Abd El-Reheem Farghaly, Magda Ahmad Abdallah, Huda Kamel Mmahmoud

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A new series of 7-arylazo-5$H$-3-(trifluoromethyl)-6-methyl-1,2,4-triazolo-[3,4-$b$]-1,3,4-thiadiazines was prepared by reaction of 4-amino-3-trifluoromethyl-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazoles with $N$-aryl-2-oxo-propane hydrazonoyl chloride in dioxane under reflux in the presence of triethylamine. Furthermore, Schiff bases of 4-amino-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole derivatives were reacted with a variety of hydrazonoyl chlorides and gave the respective hydrazonothioates. In addition, the novel \textit{bis}-(1,2,4-triazole-3-thione) was reacted with the appropriate hydrazonoyl chloride in dioxane under reflux in the presence of triethylamine to give the corresponding \textit{bis}-(1,2,4-triazolethiohydrazonoate). The structures of the new compounds were established based on elemental and spectral data. The mechanism of the studied reaction was also discussed. Moreover, some of the new products were screened …

Reactivity Of The 2-Aryl-6,8-Dibromo-2,3-Dihydroquinolin-4(1$H)$-Ones In A Palladium Catalyzed Sonogashira Cross-Coupling Reaction, Malose Jack Mphahlele, Felix Adetunji Oyeyiola

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Pd/C-PPh$_{3}$--CuI catalyzed Sonogashira cross-coupling of the 2-aryl-6,8-dibromo-2,3-dihydroquinolin-4(1$H)$-ones with phenyl acetylene or 3-butyn-1-ol afforded the corresponding 8-alkynylated quinolin-4(1$H)$-one derivatives, exclusively. Double carbo-substitution to afford the 6,8-dialkynyl derivatives was observed when PdCl$_{2}$(PPh$_{3})_{2}$ was used as Pd(0) source. The monoalkynylated derivatives were, in turn, subjected to PdCl$_{2}$ in acetonitrile under reflux to afford either the corresponding 2,4-diaryl-8-bromopyrrolo[3,2,1-\textit{ij}]quinolinones or the 8-(4-hydroxybutanoyl)-substituted quinolinone derivatives, exclusively. Suzuki--Miyaura cross-coupling of the 2-aryl-6-bromo-8-(alkynyl)quinolin-4-ones afforded the 2,4,8-trisubstituted pyrrolo[3,2,1-\textit{ij}]quinolin-6-ones.

Mono-N-Acyl-2,6-Diaminopimelic Acid Derivatives: Analysis By Electromigration And Spectroscopic Methods And Examination Of Enzyme Inhibitory Activity, Jan Hlaváček, Miloslava Vítovcová, Petra Sázelová, Jan Pícha, Václav Vaněk, Miloš Buděšínský, Jiří Jiráček, Danuta M. Gillner, Richard C. Holz, Ivan Mikšík, Václav Kašička

Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications

Thirteen mono-N-acyl derivatives of 2,6-diaminopimelic acid (DAP)—new potential inhibitors of the dapE-encoded N-succinyl-l,l-diaminopimelic acid desuccinylase (DapE; EC 3.5.1.18)—were analyzed and characterized by infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopies and two capillary electromigration methods: capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) and micellar electrokinetic chromatography (MEKC). Structural features of DAP derivatives were characterized by IR and NMR spectroscopies, whereas CZE and MEKC were applied to evaluate their purity and to investigate their electromigration properties. Effective electrophoretic mobilities of these compounds were determined by CZE in acidic and alkaline background electrolytes (BGEs) and by MEKC in acidic and alkaline BGEs …

Crystal Structure Of 4,5-Bis-(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)-2H-1,2,3-Triazole Methanol Monosolvate, Nikhil Reddy Madadi, Narsimha Reddy Penthala, Shobanbabu Bommagani, Sean Parkin, Peter A. Crooks

Chemistry Faculty Publications

The title compound, C₂₀H₂₃N₃O₆·CH₃OH, was synthesized by [3 + 2] cyclo­addition of (Z)-2,3-bis­(3,4,5-tri­meth­oxy­phen­yl)acrylo­nitrile with sodium azide and ammonium chloride in DMF/water. The central nitro­gen of the triazole ring is protonated. The dihedral angles between the triazole ring and the 3,4,5-tri­meth­oxy­phenyl ring planes are 34.31 (4) and 45.03 (5)°, while that between the 3,4,5-tri­meth­oxy­phenyl rings is 51.87 (5)°. In the crystal, the mol­ecules, along with two methanol solvent mol­ecules are linked into an R ⁴ ₄(10) centrosymmetric dimer by N—H⋯O and O—H⋯N hydrogen bonds.

Synthesis And Characterization Of Novel Platinum(Ii) And Platinum(Iv) Complexes Containing 4,4′--Disubstituted--2,2′--Bipyridine Ligands For The Treatment Of Cancer, Van Vo

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Three series of platinum(II) and platinum(IV) complexes containing 4,4′-disubstituted-2,2′-bipyridine ligands have been synthesized and characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, mass spectroscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry measurements. The MTS cell proliferation assay was used to examine the in vitro anti-proliferative activities of these complexes in various human breast, lung, and prostate cancer cells. The cell's response to the complexes varies between different cell lines; however, the low EC₅₀ values determined from the MTS data indicate that several of the complexes are much more potent than cisplatin.

Flow cytometric analysis of selected compounds revealed induction of apoptosis …

Polypyrrole Doped With Redox-Active Poly(2-Methoxyaniline-5-Sulfonic Acid) For Lithium Secondary Batteries, Yang Yang, Caiyun Wang, Syed A. Ashraf, Gordon G. Wallace

Gordon Wallace

Polypyrrole is a promising electrode material for flexible/bendable energy storage devices due to its inherent fast redox switching, mechanical flexibility, easy processability and being environmentally benign. However, its low attainable capacity limits its practical applications. Here, we synthesise a polypyrrole/poly(2-methoxyaniline-5-sulfonic acid) (PPy/PMAS) composite by incorporating redox-active PMAS into a PPy matrix via an electropolymerization method. For comparison, polypyrrole containing the electrochemically inert dopant p-toluenesulfonate (PPy-pTS) was prepared under the same conditions. The resultant PPy/PMAS film shows greatly improved electrochemical properties by harnessing the contribution from PMAS, i.e. higher specific capacity, better rate capability and improved cycling stability when used as …

Electrically Conductive Coatings Of Nickel And Polypyrrole/Poly(2- Methoxyaniline-5-Sulfonic Acid) On Nylon Lycra® Textiles, B C. Kim, P C. Innis, Gordon G. Wallace, C T.J Low, F C. Walsh, W J. Cho, K H. Yu

Gordon Wallace

Woven nylon Lycra® has been coated with finely-divided electroless nickel-phosphorus, polypyrrole and electroless nickel/polypyrrole to produce flexible and electrically conductive textiles. The coated textiles were tested for their electrochemical activity, electrical resistivity and resistivity in response to mechanical strain. Pre-dyeing the textile with poly(2-methoxyaniline-5-sulfonic acid) (PMAS) prior to electroless metallization by electroless nickel and via chemical polymerization of polypyrrole was found to be beneficial in enhancing the resultant coating as well as stabilizing surface resistance responses when exposed to a wide range of strain. The mass gain due to the nickel coating was found to increase linearly with deposition time. …

Colour Tunable Electrochromic Devices Based On Pprodot-(Hx)2 And Pprodot-(Ethx)2 Polymers, Bo Weng, Syed Ashraf, Peter C. Innis, Gordon G. Wallace

Gordon Wallace

The most commonly used method to tune the colour transition states of an ECD is to modify the chemical structure of the electrochromic polymers to achieve the desired transparent to dark state switching colours. However, this approach can present significant synthetic challenges that typically result in a compromise in device performance parameters such as contrast range or stability as well as solvent processability. In this study we have investigated tuning the dark-state colour of an ECD (at +0.8 V) by solution mixing poly(3,3-dihexyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-thieno[3,4-b][1,4]dioxepine) (PProDOT-(Hx)2), which has an excellent contrast performance but with an esthetically undesirable purple colour transition, with poly(3,3-bis(2-ethylhexyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-thieno …

Advanced Chemical Oxidation And Toxicity Reduction Of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol By Using Fenton's Reagent: Part Ii, Dechlorination Kinetics, Somnath Basu, Venkat Sreenivasan, Irvine W. Wei

Irvine W. Wei

Laboratory investigation has shown that Fenton's Reagent is a very effective oxidant for 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (TCP). The authors reported the first phase of this research, consisting of five different reactions of Fenton's Reagent on TCP, at the 1995 AIChE Summer National Meeting in Boston as Part I of this paper. The results demonstrated total removal of TCP, with almost complete release of aromatic ring bound chlorine atoms into chloride ions, significant reduction of TOC, and very importantly, significant toxicity reduction compared to the original substrate. These results suggested that Fenton's Reaction can be considered as a candidate process for treatment of …

Advanced Chemical Oxidation And Toxicity Reduction Of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol By Using Fenton's Reagent: Part Iv, Reaction Mechanism And Kinetics, Somnath Basu, Irvine W. Wei

Irvine W. Wei

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A Conceptual Continuous Process For The Treatment And Toxicity Reduction Of Wastewater Contaminated With 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol: Extended Abstract, Somnath Basu, Irvine W. Wei

Irvine W. Wei

Fenton's Reagent is an aqueous solution of ferrous ions and hydrogen peroxide. Through laboratory experiments Fenton's Reagent has been shown to be an excellent treatment agent for the removal of organic contaminants dissolved in water. It carries out oxidative degradation of various organic substrates using the principle of advanced chemical oxidation. This is an excellent alternate route for the removal of hazardous and toxic chemicals, which are recalcitrant to biological treatment. The authors of this paper conducted an extensive laboratory investigation to study the degradation of 2,4,6- Trichlorophenol (TCP) using Fenton's Reagent, reported elsewhere. The results indicated an optimum H₂O₂:TCP …

Advanced Chemical Oxidation And Toxicity Reduction Of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol By Using Fenton's Reagent: Part I, Kuang-Wei (Stone) Chen, Somnath Basu, Irvine W. Wei

Irvine W. Wei

The objective of this study is to exmnine the removal of a priority chlorinated aromatic pollutant, 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (TCP), in aqueous solution by using Fenton's Reagent (a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and ferrous iron catalyst). Chlorinated phenols are priority pollutants, regulated by stringent discharge litnits. The presence of chlorine increases the toxicity of these phenolic compounds and decreases their biodegradability. Therefore, the processes of oxidation and dechlorination of chlorinated phenols by using Fenton's Reagent were employed in this study. Experiments were conducted in one-liter stirred batch reactors at 20°C. Three parallel reactors were used for reactions between 0.25 mM 2,4,6-TCP and …

Hierarchical Porous Li 2 Mg(Nh)2@C Nanowires With Long Cycle Life Towards Stable Hydrogen Storage, Guanglin Xia, Yingbin Tan, Dan Li, Zaiping Guo, Hua-Kun Liu, Zongwen Liu, Xuebin Yu

Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers

The hierarchical porous Li₂Mg(NH)₂@C nanowires full of micropores, mesopores, and macropores are successfully fabricated via a single-nozzle electrospinning technique combined with in-situ reaction between the precursors, i.e., MgCl₂ and LiN₃, under physical restriction upon thermal annealing. The explosive decomposition of LiN₃ well dispersed in the electrospun nanowires during carbothermal treatment induces a highly porous structure, which provides a favourable way for H₂ delivering in and out of Li₂Mg(NH)₂ nanoparticles simultaneously realized by the space-confinement of the porous carbon coating. As a result, the thus-fabricated Li₂Mg(NH)_{2 …}

Hydrostatic Piezoelectric Properties Of [011] Poled Pb(Mg 1/3nb2/3)O3-Pbtio3 Single Crystals And 2-2 Lamellar Composites, Lili Li, Shujun Zhang, Zhuo Xu, Xuecang Geng, Fei Wen, Jun Luo, Thomas R. Shrout

Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers

The hydrostatic piezoelectric properties of [011] poled Pb(Mg 1/3Nb2/3)O3-PbTiO3 (PMN-PT) crystals and corresponding 2-2 crystal/epoxy composites were investigated. The crystal volume ratio and compositional dependencies of the hydrostatic charge and voltage coefficients (dh and gh) and hydrostatic figure of merit (FOM) dh x gh were determined, where large FOM value of 3.2 pm2/N with high stability as a function of hydrostatic pressure was achieved for rhombohedral crystal composites. In addition, the stress amplification effects of the face-plate and different epoxy matrixes were investigated, with maximum FOM value being on the order of 92 pm2/N, indicating that 2-2 crystal/epoxy composites are …