Complex Ions Research Articles

Dendrite/Volume Expansion-Free Lithium Deposition Inside the Enclosed Nanoscale Space of Electrochemically Modified Graphite

Though over-lithiation of graphite can increase the initial specific capacity of the anodes, the cycling stability is unsatisfactory as metallic lithium depositing on the surface of graphite has poor reversibility. In this work, we utilize electrochemical co-intercalation of Li+ and diethylene glycol dimethyl ether (DEGDME) to prepare [Li-DEGDME]+-graphite co-intercalation compounds ([Li-DEGDME]-Gr) from pristine graphite. The expanded d-spacing and abundant cross-layer voids in the interlayer structure of [Li-DEGDME]-Gr owing to the co-intercalation of [Li-DEGDME]+ complex ions and parasitic chemical reactions between solvent molecules and graphene layers promotes the migration of bare Li+ and provides sufficient interior space for extra lithium-storage. As a result, a much higher lithium-storage capacity of 810 mAh g−1 can be successfully achieved. The extra lithium-storage is proved to originate from the deposition of lithium metal inside the enclosed nanoscale space of the as modified graphite, which inhibits the formation of lithium dendrites, isolates lithium metal from electrolytes and avoids volumetric expansion, enabling the [Li-DEGDME]-Gr electrodes to exhibit better cycling stability with high specific capacity. This work proposes a new strategy to enhance the reversibility of lithium metal plating/stripping by accommodating lithium deposition inside modified carbon materials, thus effectively increasing the reversible capacity of graphite-based anode materials.

Synthesis, characterization and analytical study of new azo ligand driven from benzocaine and its metal complexes

The synthesis and spectrum of of a new azo ligand derived from acetylacetone and benzocaine (Ethyl p-aminobenzoate)). Spectral investigations such as 1H NMR,FT.IR, 13C-NMR and Mass spectra were performed to investigate the azo dye ligand's structure. Several physiochemical approaches, FT-IR, electronic spectra, molar conductivity, atom absorption, and magnetic susceptibility were used to identify new complexes with CO(II), and Zn(II) ions Complexes that are all 1:2 [M:L] were formed using the procedures described, and an tetrahedral geometry with sp3 hybridization. At several pH ranges (2–12), the electronic spectra of these azo dyes have been examined in terms of their acid–base properties, which included determining their isosbestic points and protonation and ionization constants. In the other study, azodye were used as an inductor for acid-base titration.

Pb(II) and chlortetracycline immobilization and economy of biologically amended coastal soil

To study the pollutants immobilization and economy of biologically amended coastal soil, Alternanthera philoxeroides biomass (Bm), biochar (Bc), and dodecyldimethyl betaine (BS) modified Bc (BS-Bc) were used to amend coastal soil from Jialing, Fu, and Qu River. A runoff experiment was used to simulate the longitudinal migration and morphological changes of Pb(II) and chlortetracycline (CTC) in each amended coastal soil, and the economy of pollutants immobilization by different amended coastal soil were compared. The equilibrium time of Pb(II) and CTC in each amended coastal soil ranked in the order of BS-Bc-amended > Bc-amended > Bm-amended > unamended coastal soil. The average Pb(II) and CTC flow rate in different amended coastal soils presented an opposite trend with the equilibrium time. Pb(II) and CTC content all reduced with the increasing runoff length. Under the same soils, the content changes presented Bm and Bc amended > unamended > BS-Bc amended. CEC and clay content of coastal soils were the key factors affecting Pb(II) and CTC immobilization. The immobilization mechanisms were electrostatic attraction, ion exchange, surface precipitation, and complexation to Pb(II) and ion exchange and complexation to CTC. The economy of Pb(II) and CTC immobilization ranged from 0.5 to 9.0 and from 1.0 to 5.4 mg/¥, and coastal soil amended by BS-Bc had practical application value and high economy.

Evaluation of DNA and BSA-Binding, Nuclease Activity, and Anticancer Properties of New Cu(II) and Ni(II) Complexes with Quinoline-Derived Sulfonamides

Four complexes of essential metal ions, Cu(II) and Ni(II), with the new sulfonamide ligand N-(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)quinoline-8-sulfonamide (HQSMP) were synthesized and physicochemically and structurally characterized. Complex [Cu(QSMP)Cl]n (2) consists of a polymeric chain formed by distorted square pyramidal units. In 2, the sulfonamide ligand acts as a bridge coordinating to one Cu(II) through its three N atoms and to another metal ion via one O atom in the sulfonamido group, while the pentacoordinate complex [Cu(QSMP)(C6H5COO)] (3) presents a highly distorted square pyramidal geometry. Complex [Ni(QSMP)(C6H5COO)(CH3OH)][Ni(QSMP)(CH3COO)(CH3OH)] (4) consists of two mononuclear entities containing different anion coligands, either a benzoate or an acetate group. Both units exhibit a distorted octahedral geometry. The interaction of the complexes with CT-DNA was studied by means of UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, interestingly revealing that the Ni(II) complex presents the highest affinity towards the nucleic acid. Complexes 1 and 2 are able to cleave DNA. Both compounds show promising nuclease activity at relatively low concentrations by mediating the production of a reactive oxygen species (ROS). The interaction of the four complexes with bovine serum albumin (BSA) was also investigated, showing that the compounds can bind to serum proteins. The antitumor potential of complexes 1 and 2 was evaluated against the A549 lung adenocarcinoma cell line, revealing cytotoxic properties that were both dose- and time-dependent.

The paradigm of magnetic molecule in quantum matter: Slow molecular spin relaxation

The quantum nature of single-ion magnets, single-molecule magnets, and single-chain magnets has been manifested among other phenomena by magnetic hysteresis due to slow spin relaxation, competing with fast quantum tunneling at low temperatures. Slow spin relaxation, described by Arrhenius-type law with the effective barrier energies Ueff = 50 cm–1, was discovered 3 decades ago in paramagnetic Mn12-acetate complex of oxy-bridged mixed-valence manganese ions, below the blocking temperature TB = 3 K. In contrast to common magnetic materials, it is governed primarily by magnetic anisotropy, set by zero-splitting of spin states of a magnetic ion in a field of ligands, and spin-lattice coupling. The emerging studies on the border of coordination chemistry, physics of spin systems with reduced dimensionality, and nanotechnologies, were performed in search of routes for enhancement of Ueff and TB characteristics, in line with increase of operation temperature and quantum correlation time, mandatory for quantum applications. The best results with TB ∼ 80 K and Ueff ∼ 1261 cm–1, were obtained for DyIII single-ion magnet, so far. Numerous excellent research and review articles address particular activities behind this achievement. It follows, that present challenges are dictated by the rational development of novel, smart magnetic molecules, featured by butterfly cores, cyano-bridges, 2D metal-organic frameworks, and metal-free graphene nanoclusters, as well as stable free radicals, magnetized by spare electrons. These species are briefly considered here with respect to the unique experience of international collaborative activity, established by Prof. Juan Bartolomé.

КІНЕТИКА КОМПЛЕКСОУТВОРЕННЯ 2-МЕТОКСИФЕНОЛУ З ЙОНОМ ФЕРУМУ (III) ТА ЙОНОМ ГЕКСАЦІАНОФЕРУМУ (III)

Study of the formation of complexes of 2-methoxyphenol with ferrum (III) ion or hexacyanoferrum (III) ion. Kinetic studies have shown that the order of reaction for ferrum ion or ferrum hexacyanoion is close to one. The order of reaction for 2-methoxyphenol is 0.8 in the reaction with ferrum (III) ion and close to zero in the reaction with ferrum (III) hexacyanoion. It has been shown that the formed complexes are stable in acidic solution at pH less than 7 and rapidly decompose in alkaline solution. The complex of iron ion with 2-methoxyphenol decomposes into 2-methoxyphenol and ferrum hydroxide at pH above 8. At the same time, the rapid oxidation of 2-methoxyphenol is observed with increasing pH of the solution of the hexacyanoiron ion complex with 2-methoxyphenol. The found Kp values for the interaction of ferrum ion with 2-methoxyphenol are much higher than for the reaction with hexacyanoferrum ion.

Flavonoid-metal ion Complexes as Potent Anticancer metallodrugs: A comprehensive Review.

Flavonoids and their analogous are mainly found in pink lady apples, green and black tea (catechins), celery and red peppers, onions, broccoli and spinach, berries, cherries, soybean, citrus fruits, and fungi. The different derivatives of flavonoids belonging to polyphenolic compounds such as 3,4',5,7-Tetrahydroxyflavylium (pelargonidin), 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)chromenylium-3,5,7-triol (cyanidin), 3,3',4',5,5',7-Hexahydroxyflavylium (delphinidin), 3,3',4',5,7-Pentahydroxy-5'-methoxyflavylium (petunidin), and 3,4',5,7-Tetrahydroxy-3',5'-dimethoxyflavylium (malvidin) can act as good chelating agents for metal-chelate complex formation. These flavonoid-metal complexes have been reported to have various biomedical and pharmacological activities. Flavonoid-metal ion complexes display a broad spectrum of biological properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antiviral, anticarcinogenic, and cytotoxic activity. The literature survey showed that flavonoid metal complexes have potential therapeutic properties against various cancerous cells. The objective is to gain insight into the current perspective and development of novel anticancer metallodrug drugs. The flavonoid-metal ion complexes can be prepared by reacting flavonoid ligand with appropriate metal salt in aqueous or alcoholic reaction medium under stirring or refluxing conditions. In this review article, the various reported methods for the synthesis of flavonoid-metal complexes have been included. The utility of synthetic methods for flavonoid-metal complexes will support the discovery of novel therapeutic drugs. In this review study, short libraries of flavonoid-metal ion complexes were studied as potential anticancer agents against various human cancer cell lines. The review report reveals that metal ions such as Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Rh, Ru, Ga, Ba, Sn etc., when binding to flavonoid ligands, enhance the anticancer activity compared to free ligands. This review study covered some important literature surveys for the last two decades. It has been concluded that flavonoid metal complexes have been associated with a wide range of biological properties that could be noteworthy in the medicinal field. Therefore, to develop a new anticancer drug, it is essential to determine the primordial interaction drug with DNA under physiological or anatomical conditions. The study of numerous flavonoid metal complexes mentioned in this paper could be the future treatment against various cancerous diseases.

Insights on multi‐spectroscopic approaches for estimating the in vitro binding of favipiravir with adenine nucleotide

AbstractFavipiravir (FVP) is an oral antiviral drug approved in 2021 for the treatment of COVID‐19. It is a pyrazine derivative that can be integrated into anti‐viral RNA products to inhibit viral replication. While, adenine is a purine nucleobase that is found in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) to generate genetic information. For the first time, the binding mechanism between FVP and adenine was determined using different techniques, including UV–visible spectrophotometry, spectrofluorimetry, synchronous fluorescence (SF) spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), and metal ion complexation. The fluorescence spectra indicated that FVP is bound to adenine via Van der Waals forces and hydrogen bonding through a spontaneous binding process (ΔGο < 0). The quenching mechanism was found to be static. Various temperature settings were used to investigate thermodynamic characteristics, such as binding forces, binding constants, and the number of binding sites. The reaction parameters, including the enthalpy change (ΔHο) and entropy change (ΔSο), were calculated using Van't Hoff's equation. The findings demonstrated that the adenine‐FVP binding was endothermic. Furthermore, the results of the experiments revealed that some metal ions (K+, Ca+2, Co+2, Cu+2, and Al+3) might facilitate the binding interaction between FVP and adenine. Slight changes are observed in the FTIR spectra of adenine, indicating the binding interaction between adenine and FVP. This study may be useful in understanding the pharmacokinetic characteristics of FVP and how the drug binds to adenine to prevent any side effects.

Alkene Polymerization with Catalysts Containing Ionic Complexes [2L·M@dibenzo-18-crown-6]+[TiCl5·L]– (L = CH3CN, M = Li+, K+)

Alkene Polymerization with Catalysts Containing Ionic Complexes [2L·M@dibenzo-18-crown-6]+[TiCl5·L]– (L = CH3CN, M = Li+, K+)

Complexation of trivalent Eu and Am ions with phenanthroline-derived ligands tuned by rotating thiazole/oxazole substituents

The reprocessing of spent nuclear fuels is greatly challenging, as the current separation technique of lanthanide (Ln) and actinide (An) suffers too many difficulties. In this paper, selective ligands of phenanthroline derivatives modified by thiazole/oxazole were designed by relativistic density functional theory calculations. Their complexation of Eu3+ and Am3+ and the mechanism of selective separation were comprehensively examined. The spatial rotation against the CC bond between phenanthroline and thiazole/oxazole has access to six ligands. It is shown that Looo with oxazole substituents and their oxygens being opposite is the best electron donor for metal ions. The results of WBIs and MBO unravel that Am-L bond has more covalency than respective Eu-L bond. From topological analyses, it is found that these metal–ligand bonds are dominated by electrostatic interaction and largely of ionic bond character. Thermodynamically, all ligands prefer binding Eu3+ to Am3+.

Differentiation of Δ9-THC and CBD Using Silver-Ligand Ion Complexation and Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS).

The 2018 Farm Bill defines marijuana as Cannabis sativa L. or any derivative thereof that contains greater than 0.3% Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) on a dry weight basis. The main cannabinoids present in Cannabis sativa L., Δ9-THC and cannabidiol (CBD), are structural isomers that cannot be differentiated using direct mass spectrometry with soft ionization techniques alone. Due to the classification of marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance, the differentiation of Δ9-THC and CBD is crucial within the seized drug community. This study explores the use of Ag-ligand ion complexation and electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS) for the differentiation of Δ9-THC and CBD using six different Ag complexes. Differences between the binding affinities of Δ9-THC and CBD for [Ag(PPh3)(OTf)]2 lead to the formation of unique product ions at m/z 421/423, m/z 353/355, and m/z 231 for CBD, enabling the differentiation of CBD from Δ9-THC. When applied to the analysis of known Δ9-THC:CBD mixture ratios, the developed [Ag(PPh3)(OTf)]2 ion complexation method was able to differentiate Δ9-THC-rich and CBD-rich samples based on the average abundance of the product ions at m/z 421/423. The developed approach was then applied to methanolic extracts of 20 authentic cannabis samples with known Δ9-THC and CBD compositions, resulting in a 95% correct classification rate. Even though the developed Ag-ligand ion complexation method was only demonstrated for the qualitative differentiation of Δ9-THC-rich and CBD-rich cannabis, this study establishes a foundation for the use of Ag-ligand ion complexation that is essential for future quantitative approaches.

Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Schiff Base-mixed Ligand Complexes with Divalent Metal Ions Derived from Amoxicillin and Vanillin/Nicotinamide.

This study focuses on the development of novel antimicrobial agents. A Schiff base ligand, 6-(2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylideneamino)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamido)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo- 4-thia-1-azabicyclo [3.2.0] heptane-2-carboxylic acid, synthesized through the condensation of amoxicillin and vanillin in methanol, served as the foundation. Polydentate mixed ligand complexes were then formed by reacting the Schiff base with metal ions (Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II)) and nicotinamide in specific ratios. Characterization involved various techniques, such as 1H-NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and elemental analysis for the ligand, and Atomic Absorption, FT-IR, UV-Vis, magnetic susceptibility, and conductance measurements for the Schiff base-metal ion complexes. Quantum chemical features of both ligands and metal complexes were computed, refining their electronic and molecular structures theoretically. Antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Salmonella typhi, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was assessed for the starting materials, ligands, and synthesized complexes, revealing significant effects on certain species. In-silico binding modes with Escherichia coli (PDB ID: 5iq9) were determined through molecular docking. This study underscores the potential applications of the Schiff base ligands and their metal complexes in developing new antimicrobial agents.

Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles Containing Zinc Complexes and Their Incorporation in Topical Creams with Antimicrobial Properties

This article reports on a new way of valorizing vine leaves waste as a renewable resource of polyphenols. The nanoparticles containing zinc complexes were prepared by a green synthesis method using the aqueous extract of vine leaves as a natural source of ligands for the complexation of zinc ions. The prepared nanoparticles were characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in conjunction with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Another objective of this study was to obtain a cream into which the biosynthesized nanoparticles would be incorporated. In the formulation of the new cream, we aimed to use the minimal required amounts of synthetic emulsifiers and to use natural products as co-emulsifiers or as viscosity modifiers. The organoleptic characteristics and the physicochemical properties of the obtained creams were evaluated. The experimental results confirmed that the creams wherein the nanoparticles containing zinc complexes were incorporated exhibited antimicrobial activity against the bacterial species Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and the yeast Candida albicans. The values obtained for pH, viscosity and spreading diameter of the creams produced indicate that these formulations are suitable for topical applications.

Controlling the formation of ionic complex vesicles through double-tailed surfactants.

Liposomes are often used in cosmetics since they are naturally derived and have excellent texture enhancing capabilities. However, when preparing them by using phospholipids with unsaturated acyl groups, they easily suffer from oxidative degradation. Accordingly, hydrogenated phospholipids are preferred, however, it is difficult to prepare stable liposomes due to its high gel-liquid crystalline phase transition temperature. On the other hand, although dialkyl dimethyl ammonium type cationic surfactants are widely known to form vesicles, they have rarely been used for skincare products except for water-in-oil type emulsion creams stabilized by organically modified clay minerals. We decided to overcome all of the problems above through ionic complex vesicles formed by double-tailed cationic and anionic surfactants. Distearyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DSAC) and sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine (DLGL) were selected as cationic and anionic surfactants, respectively. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SWAXS) measurements were performed to confirm the DSAC/DLGL/water ternary phase diagram. Newly developed ionic complex vesicle formation was confirmed by cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM). The adsorbed cosmetic film structure on the skin invivo was evaluated through the polarized infrared external reflection (PIR-ER). Finally, a cosmetic lotion formula was developed and the vesicle size was determined by dynamic light scattering (DLS). DSC and SWAXS data indicated that stable vesicles could be obtained at a molar ratio of DLGL to DSAC = 6:4. At this molar ratio, multi lamellar vesicles with diameters less than 100 nm were observed through cryo-TEM. PIR-ER data revealed that the developed vesicles formed a highly perpendicular orientation to the human skin surface. We have succeeded in formulating a cosmetic lotion containing developed vesicles with a mean diameter of 63.2 nm, which was stable over 1 month at 0, 37, and 50°C. Our newly developed vesicles can be easily obtained through a coagulation process. Also, the adsorbed film structure supported by PIR-ER experiments implies that the developed lotion has an excellent texture that is the same as cosmetic lotions containing liposomes. Therefore, it's possible that this ionic complex vesicle could take the place of liposomes.

Hybrid poly(dopamine/phenosafranin) microparticles as replicas of yeast capsules for the immobilization of myoglobin

Yeast capsules (YCs) were loaded with a photosensitive phenosafranin (PSF) dye through electrostatic force-driven spontaneous deposition and served as templates for synthesizing biocompatible microparticles. Oppositely charged dopamine and PSF were encapsulated and deposited onto the yeast polysaccharide scaffold through ionic complexation. Subsequently, self-oxidative polymerization was carried out in situ, forming YC@(PDPSF) microparticles. To extend an innovative idea for diverse design and multipurpose YC@(PDPSF) applications, we immobilized myoglobin (Mb) on their surface. The multifunctional coating facilitated the immobilization of Mb involved in oxygen (O2) storage utilizing the carbodiimide method with 6-aminocaproic acid (ACA) as a linker. The biological activity of Mb encapsulated in YCs and immobilized on the surface of YC@(PDPSF) microparticles was compared using UV–vis spectrophotometry. The assays showed that the catalytic activity of Mb was sufficiently retained after immobilization. This new YC@(PDPSF)-Mb microparticles will have potential applications in biosensors, particularly for detecting and separating specific analytes and small molecules (e.g. NO, CO). Their unique properties could make them valuable for various biomedical purposes including enzyme assays, chromatography, air pollution control devices, and filtration processes in gas mask filters.

Hierarchical supramolecules composed of starch-based nanocluster aggregates with light-responsive mechanical strain for remotely rapid and precise actuation

Hierarchical supramolecular systems, characterized by nanoscale sensitivity and macroscopic tangible changes, offer promising perspectives for the design of remotely controllable, rapid, and precise actuation materials, serving as a potential substitution for non-intelligent and complex actuation switches. Herein, we reported on the disassembly of orderly and rigid starch helical covalent structures, and their subsequent reassembly into a hierarchical supramolecular gel composed of nanocluster aggregates, integrating supramolecular interactions of three different scales. The incorporation of photo-sensitive FeIIITA, a complex of trivalent iron ions and tannic acid, significantly enhances the photo-responsive strain capacity of the hierarchical supramolecular gel. The supramolecular gel exhibits its features in a rapid light-responsive rate of hardness and viscosity, enabling the actuation of objects within 22 s under light exposure when employed as a remote actuation switch. Meanwhile, this actuation mechanism of the hierarchical supramolecular gel also has a promising perspective in precise control, identifying and actuating one of the two objects in distances of 0.8 mm even smaller scales. Our work provides a reliable reference for replacing complex actuation switches with intelligent materials for remote, rapid, and accurate actuation, and offers valuable insights for actuation in harsh and vacuum outdoor environments.

Fixed-bed column adsorption of Ge(IV) using catechol-based adsorbents and aqueous complexation modeling to understand Ge(IV) selectivity

An efficient production process that can selectively recover the critical element germanium (Ge) from dilute sources is necessary to address the criticality of Ge. In this study, functionalized polystyrenic beads with catechol (A-Cat), nitro-catechol (A-Cat-N), and pyrogallol (A-Py) were used in a fixed-bed column to recover Ge and the Ge selectivity in the presence of competing ions, the effect of flow rate and inlet concentration, breakthrough modeling, and regeneration and reuse were investigated. Additionally, the synthesized adsorbent A-Cat was compared with commercially available N-methylglucamine resin for recovering Ge from synthetic Zn refinery residues solution. All three adsorbents showed Ge adsorption (>25 mg/g) and good desorption in single-element solution. The adsorbents were selective for Ge(IV) in a multiple-element solution containing 15 elements, and concentrated Ge solution was obtained with A-Cat after elution. The Modified Dose-Response model best explained the breakthrough curve compared to the Thomas and Yoon-Nelson model. Lower flow rates and higher inflow concentration both resulted in higher Thomas adsorption capacity (30 mg/g at 9 bed volumes per hour (BVH) and 62.8 mg/g at 80 mg/L Co). The adsorbent A-Cat showed great regeneration while retaining >70 % capacity at the end of 5 adsorption–desorption cycles. A-Cat was also selective for Ge in synthetic Zn refinery residue solution containing 10 times Fe and 20 times Cu and Zn. Commercial N-methylglucamine resin showed low selectivity for Ge and reached saturation at very low bed volumes (BV) (<10BV). The current work shows that the A-Cat can be used for industrial applications to recover Ge selectively. A Linear Free Energy Relationship (LFER) was used to estimate log KML, followed by aqueous complexation modeling. The modeling showed the Ge(IV) selectivity but underestimated the extent of ion complexations, indicating that the apparent stability constants for grafted ligands are higher than solution log KML.

Synchrotron small-angle X-ray scattering study of flame retardants based on ammonium sulfate and disubstituted ammonium phosphate

The use of wood in structural and finishing materials can significantly reduce the time of building construction, but the high flammability of wood limits its use in the building industry. To increase fire resistance, wooden structures are impregnated with flame retardants and the penetrating ability depends on their structure. We present the results of a small-angle X-ray scattering study of the structure of flame retardants based on ammonium sulfate and phosphate. The radii of inertia of hydrated complexes formed when flame retardants are dissolved in water, their shape and type of chains along which hydrated ions are located are determined. It is revealed that the presence of diffraction maxima indicates the presence of an ordering in the arrangement of hydrated ions. Aqueous solutions of ammonium sulfate and disubstituted ammonium phosphate contain two types of hydrated complexes of the same shape but different radius of inertia. At the same time, hydrated ions in complexes are located along persistent chains, and ordering revealed in the arrangement of ions, depended on their type. The results obtained can be used in developing flame retardants with a reduced radius of inertia, which will increase the penetrating capacity of the processing solution and increase the fire safety of wooden structures.

Selective separation of lead (II) from foodstuffs and environmental samples by adsorption onto modified truffle peels with nanoparticles [TPs/TiO2(NP)] as a novel biomass

ABSTRACT This study aims to examined truffle peel powder modified with nanoparticles [TPs/TiO2(NP)] as a solid adsorbent for the removal of lead ions Pb(II) from environmental media and foodstuffs. The characterisation of TPs/TiO2(NP) was studied by a Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). Through the application of several adsorption isotherm models, the Langmuir at 25°C revealed to be most appropriate, having the highest R2 (0.961), and the maximum Pb(II) adsorption capacity was found 0.908 mg g−1. In addition, the various kinetics models were applied, and the data was well-fitted by the pseudo-second order kinetics model (R2 = 0.9997). Thermodynamic parameters indicated that the technique of adsorption had been endothermic (∆H = 30.79 J mol−1), The value of ΔG indicates the spontaneous and physical nature (- 29.26 KJ mol−1) and the positive value of ∆S indicates a moderate step of sorption of the Pb(II) complex ion associate (98.32 J). Foodstuffs (energy drinks and ice pops) and environmental samples (tap water) were successfully confirmed with a good recovery.

Synthesis, Characterization and Antioxidant Study of Some Metal Ion Complexes with Azo 1-(2,4,6-trihydroxy-3-((3-hydroxyphenyl) diazenyl) phenyl) Ethan-1-one.

اثناء تفاعل الديزنة تكونت صبغة أزو جديدة عن طريق تفاعل 3-امينوفينول مع 2,4,6-ثلاثي هيدروكسي اسيتوفينون . ثم تم تفاعل هذا الليكاند مع بعض ايونات العناصر الكروم والحديد الروديوم والروثينيوم بتكفؤهم الثلاثي والكوبلت الثنائي والموليبدينوم سداسي التكافؤ مكونة معقدات فلزية مختلفة بأشكال هندسية متعددة. تم ملاحظة تناسق مجموعة الازو مع ايونات العناصر من خلال ملاحظة ظهور حزم امتصاص الفلز مع النتروجين والاوكسجين بتقنية مطيافية الاشعة تحت الحمراءمشيرة إلى ارتباط النيتروجين والأكسجين مباشرة مع الفلز .تم تعيين الاوزان الجزيئية لليكاند ومعقداته بأستخدام مطيافية الكتلة وكذلك تم عمل تحليل للعناصر. تم قياس حزم امتصاص الاطياف الالكترونية لتحديد الشكل الهندسي للمعقدات , اضافة الى ذلك تم تحديد استقرارية المركبات من حيث احتواءها على جزيئات الماء من عدمه باستخدام تقنيتي المسح الحراري التفاضلي التحليل الحراري الوزني تم قياس تأثير المعقدات كمضادات اكسدة اتجاه 2,2-داي فينل بكريل هيدرازيل (DPPH) وهو عبارة عن جذر حر مستقر الذي يتم استخدامه لمعرفة فعالية كسح الجذور الحرة لنواع الاوكسجين النشطة ولوحظ التالي (H4L &gt; Ascorbic acid &gt; Mo-Complex &gt; Fe-Complex &gt; Cr-Complex &gt; Rh-Complex &gt; Ru-Complex) خلال ثلاثون دقيقة . اختبار DPPH قام باختزال الالكترون المنفرد لذرة النتروجين عن طريق استلام ذرة هيدروجين من المعقدات المضادة للكسدة لتكوين الهيدرازين المقابل . نتيجة الفحص تراوحت مابين قيم تثبيط لمركبات نشطة وغير نشطة تم ادراجها في البحث.