Organic Solvent Vapors Research Articles

An Organic Vapor-Responsive Actuator Based on a Novel Urea Macrocycle.

The mechanical actuation of smart materials has garnered considerable attention in biological and medical research due to their ability to mimic biological processes at both molecular level, such as conformational changes in individual compounds, and at the macroscopic level, where polymeric substrates respond to external stimuli. In this study, we present a polymeric composite incorporating a novel urea macrocycle as a filler, forming a soft actuator that responds to various organic solvent vapors. The underlying actuation mechanism is attributed to crystalline phase transition of urea macrocycle, driven by the host‒guest interactions with diverse guest molecules. This work provides valuable insights for advancing the design of supramolecular hosts in smart material applications.

Cyclic Atomic Layer Etching of PdSe2

AbstractThe unique characteristic of 2D transition‐metal dichalcogenide (TMD) semiconductor materials such as PdSe2 is the ability of the bandgap to vary on the basis of the number of layers present. This variation results in a broad bandgap range spanning from semi‐metallic to semiconducting materials, underscoring the significance of precisely controlling the material thickness. In this study, the thicknesses of chemical vapor deposited PdSe2 films are precisely controlled layer‐by‐layer via cyclic atomic layer etching (ALE), which comprised a radical adsorption step generated by oxygen and chlorine plasmas, followed by a desorption step with an organic solvent vapor such as formic acid. Cyclic etching with one monolayer of PdSe2/cycle is achieved using both types of adsorption gases while maintaining the ratio of Se/Pd underlying PdSe2 at ≈2. This cyclic ALE method is also applicable for smoothing TMD material surfaces by isotropically removing individual rough surface layers. Because this etching method only utilizes chemical reactions with radicals generated by plasmas and organic vapors, it is not only unaffected by the physical damage caused by the irradiation of energetic particles such as ions in plasmas, but also is applicable to 3D structure processing.

Influence of the toxic vapors on the gas sensitivity and structure of poly(o-toluidine)

In the present work, we investigated the influence of the toxic vapors (ammonia, chloroform, tetrahydrofuran, dimethylformamide, nitrobenzene, toluene) on the specific resistance, optical absorption, and structure of conducting polymer poly-o-toluidine (PoT) obtained by oxidative polymerization of o-toluidine in toluene sulfonic acid (TSA) solution. This polymer has a high level of crystallinity and is thermal stable to 473 K (200 0C). The action of organic solvent vapors causes an increase in PoT-TSA resistance by 1.3-1.4 times, while after the action of ammonia, the resistivity increases almost 500 times. The activation energy of charge transfer Ea also increases from 0.21 to 0.71 eV under the action of ammonia due to the deprotonation of the polymer and its transformation to the resistive base form. When the organic solvents are used, the observed phenomena have a different direction (resistance increase or decrease) due to the peculiarities of polymer-solvent molecular interaction. This phenomenon may be used for selective detection of solvents.

Highly sustainable water mist-responsive superwetting sponge (DTMO/FS-50/Hollow-CuCo-ZIF@Sponge) for speedy pollutants removal and solvent-free regeneration

Smart solvent-responsive superwetting materials are particularly favored due to their ability to handle different types of pollutants. However, most of them rely on organic solvent vapors, and neglect the desorption efficiency of pollutants, especially using the solvent-free desorption method. A responsive sponge was fabricated by coating hollow MOFs particles with different sizes, greatly enhancing roughness and porosity, and followed by modification with short-chain fluorinated surfactants, long-chain siloxanes, tannic acid, and polydopamine. There are several advantages in this paper: (I) a hollow MOFs structure was achieved, greatly enhancing specific surface area, porosity, and active sites, which acted as a superior container for responsive modifiers network. (II) the reactions among biomass dopamine hydrochloride (PDA), tannic acid (TA), long-chain siloxanes, short-chain fluorinated surfactants and PU substrate, formed smart responsive biomass macromolecular networks, not only greatly improved adhesion between hollow MOFs and sponge substrate, but also showed enhanced synergistic effects for smart wettability transition. (III) the coated sponge showed smart responsive superwetting behaviors under environmentally friendly water mist rather than organic vapors or unfriendly vapors. (IV) the coated sponge could handle various kinds of pollutants based on polarity selection, and also quickly desorb the pollutants after change the polarity under water mist activation. The intelligent sponge can quickly and selectively adsorbed various microplastics and efficiently deal with oil-in-water and oil-in-water emulsions. It has good mechanical durability, maintaining a separation capacity of more than 88 % after repeated adsorption and desorption of MPs180 times.

Mechanism simulation of polar and nonpolar organic solvent vapor adsorption on a multiwall carbon nanotubes paper gas sensor.

We investigate the adsorption behavior of polar and nonpolar molecules on carbon nanotube interfaces through computational simulations. Gaussian 16 was utilized to calculate the total energy of each possible molecular structure and analyze the adsorption mechanisms in stacked and inline configurations. The study reveals that nonpolar molecules favor stacked adsorption on two graphene interfaces, while polar molecules prefer inline adsorption. The findings suggest that inline adsorption of polar molecules results in minimal changes to the local dielectric constant, which may explain the absence of multi-step adsorption isotherms. The research examines the stability and energetics of molecular adsorption on graphene layers simulating CNT interfaces. Different types of molecules (polar and nonpolar) exhibit distinct adsorption behaviors, with nonpolar molecules aligning with the IUPAC type VI isotherm model and polar molecules following the Langmuir isotherm model (IUPAC type I). This study provides insight into how molecules are likely to adsorb on CNT surfaces and the impact on the local dielectric constant. This understanding has implications for the design and optimization of CNT-based sensors, particularly in detecting organic solvents and gases in various environments.

Determining the degree of atmospheric emissions impact generated during the paint and varnish products use in machine‑ building production

An analysis of the formation of organic solvent vapors, represented by white spirit, ketones, alcohols, benzene derivatives, 1,4‑dioxane, ethyl cellosolve, and paint aerosol, was conducted. The substances belong to the 3rd and 4th hazard classes. In the production process, the base paint Uno HD, Diamont R‑M BASF P+E paint, Standoflex 2k autolak topcoat, and Standox fine 1k‑body single‑component putty‑pore filler were used. The consumption of materials was 6.3, 2.7, 1.8, and 3.7 tons/year, respectively. In calculating the paint aerosol emissions, the efficiency of the treatment facilities was assumed to be 52 %. The environmental tax amounted to 2,619.93 rubles.

Effects of Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol Supplementation on Blood Variables, Carcass Characteristics, and Meat Quality of Goats.

Stress experienced by animals during pre-mortem management handling significantly affects both their welfare and the quality of the meat produced. Using hemp-derived CBD may offer several benefits in alleviating this issue. In this study, we investigated the effects of hemp-derived CBD supplementation on blood variables, growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality in goats. Sixteen crossbred Boer goats were divided into four groups receiving a basal diet supplemented with 0 (control), 0.1, 0.2, or 0.3 mL CBD/30 kg body weight over 90 days. Although growth, carcass characteristics, and pH remained unaffected, CBD supplementation influenced several blood variables. Specifically, dietary CBD at 0.1-0.3 mL increased white blood cell (WBC) counts, while 0.3 mL CBD increased serum total protein, globulin, sodium, and carbon dioxide levels, potentially affecting protein metabolism and electrolyte balance. Over time, significant changes were noted in hematological profiles, kidney markers, protein profiles, and some electrolytes, indicating physiological adaptations. Regarding meat quality, supplementation with 0.2-0.3 mL of CBD linearly improved color redness and stability; moreover, CBD supplementation improved tenderness and textural properties, resulting in a softer meat texture. However, analysis using an E-nose indicated increased ammonia and organic solvent vapors in meat from the higher CBD groups. This study concluded that CBD supplementation up to 0.3 mL of CBD/30 kg body weight beneficially modulated blood biomarkers, meat color, and tenderness without adverse impacts on growth or carcass characteristics in goats.

Investigation of Physicochemical Characteristics of Aspergillus niger Biomass and Examination of Its Ability to Separate Butyl Acetate Isomers.

Aspergillus niger is a species of fungus that is widely found in natural ecosystems and has an important role in various industrial fields and is readily available. To study the adhesion of microbial cells to solid substrates and to improve their properties, physicochemical characterization of microorganisms is extremely important. For this purpose, in this study, the surface properties of A. niger biomass were determined at low cost and with high accuracy by inverse gas chromatography (IGC), a physicochemical characterization technique. IGC experiments were conducted between 303.2 and 328.2K at infinite dilution. Among these temperatures, various organic solvent vapors were passed over the A. niger biomass considered as stationary phase and their retention behavior was studied. Using the raw data, net retention volumes were calculated and retention diagrams were drawn. From the linear retention diagrams, the dispersive surface energy was calculated according to Dorris-Gray (48.73-46.09 mJ/m2), Donnet-Park (47.12-44.50 mJ/m2), Schultz (46.88-42.45 mJ/m2), and Hamieh (76.42-64.06 mJ/m2) methods. With the IGC method, the acidity-basicity parameters of A. niger biomass were determined and it was found that the surface was basic ( ). In the second part of this study, the butyl acetate isomer series, which are difficult to be separated by conventional methods, were effectively separated by the IGC method using A. niger stationary phase.

Soft actuators based on the flexible MOF MIL-88B(Fe) with a fast response to various organic solvent vapours

A multiple-solvent-driven soft actuator based on MIL-88B(Fe)/PVDF asymmetric film exhibits deformation response to methanol, toluene and chloroform.

Responsive soft actuator: harnessing multi-vapor, light, and magnetic field stimuli.

Bioinspired soft actuators, capable of undergoing shape deformation in response to external triggers, hold great potential in fields such as soft robotics, artificial muscles, drug delivery, and smart switches. However, their widespread application is hindered by limitations in responsiveness, durability, and complex fabrication processes. In this study, we propose a new approach to tackle these challenges by developing a single-layer soft actuator that responds to multiple stimuli using a straightforward solution-casting method. This actuator comprises bio-polymer gelatin, bio-compatible PEDOT:PSS, and iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles. Our actuator exhibits responsiveness to a range of organic solvent vapors, including water vapor, light, and magnetic fields. Notably, it exhibits rapid and reversible bending in distinct directions in response to different vapors, bending upwards in the presence of water vapor and downwards in the presence of alcohol vapor. Moreover, exposure to infrared (IR) light induces a bending toward the light source. The incorporation of magnet-responsive Fe3O4 nanoparticles induces multi-functionality in the actuator. The actuation characteristics of the actuator are controlled by leveraging its responsiveness to dual stimuli, such as water vapor and magnetic fields, as well as light and magnetic fields. For the proof of concept, we showcase several potential applications of our multi-stimuli responsive soft actuator, including magnet-triggered electrical switches, cargo transportation, soft grippers, targeted drug delivery, energy harvesting, and bio-mimicry.

Encapsulation of a novel D-A phenothiazine derivative in ZIF-8 for luminescent response to organic solvents vapor

A donor-acceptor (D-A) phenothiazine derivative(PZQ) was designed and synthesized. The PZQ was characterized utilizing infrared (FTIR) and 1H/13C nuclear magnetic resonance. The fluorescence spectra of PZQ were investigated in various solvents with differing polarities to demonstrate the presence of positive solvatochromism was attributed to the intramolecular charge transfer. It was observed that the Stokes’ shifts increased proportionally with the polarity of the solvents, exhibiting a maximum value of 11420 cm−1 in the highly polar solvent (ACN). Moreover, a porous composite (PZQ@ZIF-8) was fabricated by encapsulating PZQ into the metal-organic framework (ZIF-8) to respond to the organic solvent vapors. The PZQ@ZIF-8 was characterized using infrared, X-ray diffraction (XRD). The fluorescence spectra of the PZQ@ZIF-8 displayed significant solvent-dependent emission. Most importantly, the PZQ@ZIF-8 exhibited high reusability, and a specific response to methanol vapor. The emission intensity of the PZQ@ZIF-8 was correlated with methanol vapor concentration negatively, which was essential for the practical sensing application.

Optical measurement of the swelling behavior of PDMS in organic solvent vapors

Optical measurement of the swelling behavior of PDMS in organic solvent vapors

Thermodynamic Characterization of Polyetherimide/Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Composites.

The aim of this study is to examine the interactions of composite materials obtained by adding single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) to polyetherimide (ULTEM) in different weight ratios with various organic solvents, and to evaluate the solubility of composites in these organic solvents. The characterization of prepared composites was performed with SEM analysis. Thermodynamic properties of ULTEM/SWCNT composites were determined by the inverse gas chromatography (IGC) method at 260-285°C in infinite dilution. According to the IGC method, the retention behaviors were examined by passing different organic solvent vapors over the composites used as stationary phase, and retention diagrams were drawn using the obtained retention data. Thermodynamic parameters including Flory-Huggins interaction parameters (${\chi}_{12}^{\infty }$), equation of state interaction parameters (${\chi}_{12}^{\ast }$), weight fraction activity coefficients in infinite dilution (${\Omega}_1^{\infty }$), effective exchange energy parameters (${\chi}_{\mathrm{eff}}$), partial molar sorption enthalpies ($\Delta{\overline{H}}_1^S$), partial molar dissolution enthalpies in infinite dilution ($\Delta{\overline{H}}_1^{\infty }$) and molar evaporation enthalpies ($\Delta{\overline{H}}_v$) were calculated using the linear retention diagrams. According to ${\chi}_{12}^{\infty }$, ${\chi}_{12}^{\ast }$, ${\Omega}_1^{\infty }$ and ${\chi}_{\mathrm{eff}}$ values, organic solvents were found to be poor solvents for composites at all temperatures. Besides, the solubility parameters of composites were determined by IGC method at infinite dilution.

A Novel Photoluminescent Ag/Cu Cluster Exhibits a Chromic Photoluminescence Response towards Volatile Organic Vapors.

A new Ag/Cu bimetallic cluster [Ag10Cu6(bdppthi)2(C≡CPh)12(EtOH)2](ClO4)4 (1, bdppthi = N,N'-bis(diphenylphosphanylmethyl)-tetrahydroimidazole) exhibited strong phosphorescent (PL) emission at 644 nm upon excitation at 400 nm. Removal of the coordinated EtOH molecules in 1 resulted in derivative 1a, which exhibited significant red-shifted emission at 678 nm. The structure and PL of 1 was restored on exposure to EtOH vapor. Cluster 1a also exhibited a vapor-chromic PL response towards other common organic solvent vapors including acetone, MeOH and MeCN. A PMMA film of 1a was developed as a reusable visible sensor for MeCN.

Fast and reversible solvent-vapor-induced 1D to 2D transformation in emissive Ag(I)-organic networks.

We report here an unprecedentedly fast and reversible transformation between 1D and 2D MOFs/CPs induced through organic solvent vapours. The transformations occur at room temperature in just 15-20 min, accompanied by a significant change in the observed phosphorescence. These findings provide a new insight into the design of luminescent networks with stimuli-switchable dimensionality.

In situ Raman investigation on gas components and explosion risk of thermal runaway emission from lithium-ion battery

The gas emission of lithium-ion battery thermal runaway (LIB-TR) is of great significance for the early warning and safety assessment of TR. A Raman spectroscopy methodology for in-situ real-time measurement of LIB-TR gas composition and explosion risk was proposed in this paper. The TR gas released by commercial 18,650 LIBs during external heating abuse was used to study its compositions at different states of charge (SOC) and atmosphere. The lower explosive limit (LEL), upper explosive limit (UEL) and explosive limit range (ELR) were calculated based on the gas composition detection results of Raman spectrum. The results show that Raman spectroscopy can detect organic solvent vapor (OSV) immediately when the safety valve is opened. When the TR occurs, the proportion of CO, CO2, H2, CH4, C2H4, and C3H6 increases rapidly. SOC and atmosphere directly affect the explosion characteristics of TR gas. In air atmosphere, LEL, UEL and ELR increase with the increase of SOC, and the explosion risk of TR gas in nitrogen atmosphere is lower than that in air atmosphere. The results reveal that Raman spectroscopy presents a promising tool for the early detection of LIB-TR and the explosion risk assessment of TR gas.

Dispersion corrected-DFT investigation on the adsorption and selective detection of organic solvent vapors by Cu2(HCOO)4 paddle wheel of metal organic framework

Porous metal organic frameworks (MOFs) has shown large surface area and high micropore volume making it a promising electrode material for sensing devices. Adsorption and electronic sensitivity of copper-based open metal sites paddlewheel (Cu2(HCOO)4) towards polar, moderately polar, and non-polar organic solvent vapors (OSVs) were was investigated using density functional theory, employing B3LYP. The most stable adsorption structures were those with the OSVs interacting with the metal node of PW. Based on calculations, the adsorption energy of molecules is in the range of −7.8 to −24.8 kcal/mol, −9.2 to −25.7 kcal/mol, and −6.6 to −10.9 kcal/mol for polar, moderately polar, and non-polar OSVs, respectively. Also sensing activities of PW were studied from three points of view band gap changing, sensing factor, and work function changes. From the standpoint of conductivity changing, Cu-PW has (i) low sensitivity to acetonitrile, acetone, dimethyl formamide, dimethyl ether, benzene, and ethanol; (ii) moderate sensitivity to toluene, and (iii) strong sensitivity to THF detection so that its HOMO/LUMO gap of the PW is significantly decreased from 1.63 to 0.97 eV which may increase the electrical conductivity, sensing factor is 1.4 * 1011, and work function changing is 0.45 eV after THF adsorption. Thus, we suggest that Cu-PW may be used as a highly sensitive/selective and multi-time reusable sensor material for THF detection.

Kinetics and balance of adsorption of n-butanol from its vapor-air mixtures by activated carbon from the fossil coal of the Kalewa deposit

The use of fossil coal from local fields is a significant issue for the national economy of The Republic of The Union of Myanmar. It is important to evaluate the possibilities the coals usage in general and particularly their usage for the carbonic absorbents production. There are numbers of applied problems related to the carbon adsorption purification from vapors of volatile organic solvents. We are describing the results of a comparative study of the kinetics and balance of adsorption of butanol vapors from its PVA fossil coal deposit Kalewa (Kalewa, Myanmar) at a room temperature. This paper describes the technological aspects of processing of fossil method of steam-gas and chemical activation in order to obtain active coals and use of the latter when capturing coal by the n-butanol vapors from their mixtures with air represent and practically significant information for assessing the feasibility of these adsorbents production organizing. We analyze and prove the efficiency of use of particular methods carbonic absorbents production.

Activated carbon based on rice husks of Myanmar enterprises as a remover of organic solvent vapors from the air

Most of Myanmar’s plant wastes are not used efficiently enough. The data of scientific and technical information indicate that on the basis wastes of the same type and similar in nature, it is possible to obtain quite expensive products in the form of carbon adsorbents of a sufficiently high quality, focused mainly on solving the problems of treating industrial effluents and emissions. This article describes the technology for obtaining granular active carbon from rice husks - one of the large-scale waste products of the country’s enterprises engaged in the collapse of rice grains - the most common type of food-oriented agricultural products, and evaluates the obtained adsorbent as a means of extracting vapors of volatile organic solvents from air flows using the example n-butanol.

Stimuli-Responsive and Switchable Platinum(II) Complexes and Their Applications in Memory Storage

Abstract Platinum(II) complexes can be fascinating candidates for the design of effective stimuli-responsive materials. Being one of the most extensively explored classes of transition metal complexes, their square-planar molecular geometry, rich charge-transfer transitions and strong propensity to form supramolecular assemblies with the aid of directional Pt(II)⋯Pt(II) interactions have endowed the Pt(II) complexes with distinct features to display responsive behavior in the presence of stimuli, such as light, external electric field and organic solvent vapor. Together with other unique advantages, including low-energy charge-transfer excited states, red emission and high photostability, many functional and switchable materials based on platinum(II) complexes have been developed. In this account, we introduce a summary of our advances in the development of various classes of responsive and switchable platinum(II) complexes with selected examples.