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Complexes of molybdenum(VI) with organic diacid ligands: The molybdenum(VI)-malonic acid system
1983
Malonic acid (C3O4H4) and MoVI form in aqueous solution two dinuclear dioxo-complexes of which the stability is a function of the pH of the medium. Both complexes have a 1∶1 metal-ligand stoichiometric ratio, and the interconversion may involve a structural rearrangement. Conditional dissociation constants have been determined spectrophotometrically. Saline cryoscopy supports the spectrophotometric results. Salts of [Co(en)3]3+ have been isolated. The ligand behaviour of malonic acid differs partially from that observed for α-polyhydroxy ligands.
Complex formation equilibria between the acetazolamide ((5-acetamido-1,3,4-thiadiazole)-2-sulphonamide), a potent inhibitor of carbonicanhydrase, and…
1990
Abstract The stability constants for the equilibrium of complexation between acetazolamide and the divalent metal ions copper(II), nickel(II), zinc(II), and cobalt(II) have been determined by potentiometry both in water and in water-ethanol 50 vol. % solutions in 0.15 mol dm −3 NaNO 3 at 25°C. This mixed solvent has been used in order to obtain higher concentrations of acetazolamide in solution. For copper(II) and nickel(II), the binuclear species [Cu 2 (Acm) 2 ] and [Ni 2 (Acm) 3 ] 2− are detected in both solvents together with hydroxo species. The values of the stability constants are always higher in the mixed solvent than in water. For cobalt(II) and zinc(II), while in aqueous solution …
A simple model for barrier frequencies for enzymatic reactions.
2010
We present a simple model to rationalize the effects of environment on the reaction barrier frequencies derived from free energy profiles. These frequencies are relevant in deviations of a rate constant from its transition state theory value and in determining which environmental dynamics participate in the reaction. In particular, this simple model can be used to understand the changes in the reaction barrier frequencies of an enzymatic catalyzed reaction and the corresponding uncatalyzed process in aqueous solution, a change which has implications for dynamical environmental effects on the enzymatic reaction. Two possible cases are analyzed, in which the polarity (charge separation/locali…
Selective recognition of fluoride anion in water by a copper(II) center embedded in a hydrophobic cavity
2014
The ability of a water-soluble pentacationic calix[6]arene-based CuII complex to bind anions in water has been explored. Quite remarkably, the complex exhibits strong and selective fluoride binding in the pH range of 6–7. The binding constant at pH 5.9 was evaluated to be 85 000 M−1, which is one of the highest values ever reported for a fluoride probe in water and at this pH. The complex also binds chloride ions, but 1000 times less efficiently. The combination of the calix[6]arene hydrophobic cavity with the CuII complex, presenting its labile site in the endo position, is the reason for the selective recognition process. The single crystal X-ray structure of the organo-soluble parent com…
Speciation of low molecular weight ligands in natural fluids: protonation constants and association of open chain polyamines with the major component…
2000
Abstract The interaction of five open chain polyamines (ethylenediamine (en), diethylenetriamine (dien), trietylenetetramine (trien), tetraethylenepentamine (tetren), spermine (sper)) with the major components of seawater was studied potentiometrically at 25°C, in an artificial seawater (containing Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl− and SO42−) at different salinities (5–45‰). Potentiometric data were interpreted in terms of both the apparent protonation constants of polyamines and the formation constants of complexes formed by unprotonated or protonated amines and the cation and the anion of seawater (the inorganic content of seawater being considered as a single 1:1 salt). Some empirical relationshi…
Dependence of the mobility of tracer ions in aqueous perchlorate solutions on the hydrogen ion concentration
2003
The dependence of the absolute individual ion mobility (AIIM) of the carrier-free radioactive ions [137Cs]Cs+, [201Tl]Tl+ and [57Co]Co2+ on the hydrogen ion concentration in aqueous perchlorate electrolyte mixtures was studied by means of the electromigration technique. The AIIM of the radioactive ions was found to decrease as the hydrogen ion concentration of the electrolyte mixture increases. Above pH > 4 there is a fairly good agreement between experimental and calculated values. Below pH 4 the experimentally observed decrease of the AIIM is not explained by the extended Debye–Huckel–Onsager limiting law. The effect can possibly be explained by a change of the dynamical properties of ele…
Spectroscopic study of molecular associations between riboflavin and some (dihydro) β-carboline derivatives
1993
Abstract The spectrophotometric and thermodynamic properties of molecular complexes of riboflavin (RFN) with some dihydro β-carboline derivatives have been investigated by using electronic absorption and fluorescence spectroscopic methods in aqueous solution. The molecular associations have been examined by means of eletronic absorption spectra, since in each, a new charge transfer-like band has been located, and also by observing the variation of the fluorescence emission of RFN on the solutions. The formation constants for the molecular complexes were determined from absorption data, using the Forster—Hammick—Wardley method. The quenching phenomenon observed in RFN fluorescence is related…
Sorption characteristics of heavy metal ions by a natural zeolite
2005
Zeolites have been shown to be effective adsorbents for the removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions. A natural material from Cuba, containing zeolite, has been used for the removal of several metal ions, namely Cu2+, Zn2+, and Ni2+, to evaluate its potential use as a low-cost adsorbent. Batch experiments have been conducted to evaluate the process kinetics and the removal equilibrium at different pH values, metal and zeolite concentrations. Pseudo-second order kinetics and Freundlich equilibrium parameters have been obtained. Results suggested that this natural zeolite has a high potential for heavy metal retention. The selectivity of the studied metals was determined as Cu2+ ≫ Zn2+ …
Carbonates from the ancient world's longest aqueduct:A testament of Byzantine water management
2021
The fourth‐ and fifth‐century aqueduct system of Constantinople is, at 426 km, the longest water supply line of the ancient world. Carbonate deposits in the aqueduct system provide an archive of both archaeological developments and palaeo‐environmental conditions during the depositional period. The 246‐km‐long aqueduct line from the fourth century used springs from a small aquifer, whereas a 180‐km‐long fifth‐century extension to the west tapped a larger aquifer. Although historical records testify at least 700 years of aqueduct activity, carbonate deposits in the aqueduct system display less than 27 years of operation. This implies that the entire system must have been cleaned of carbonate…
Measurements of transition probabilities for two N I infrared transitions and their application for diagnostics of low temperature plasmas
2010
Abstract Spectra emitted from a wall-stabilized arc, running in a gas mixture of helium, argon, nitrogen, oxygen and traces of hydrogen have been studied. Intensities of selected spectral transitions of neutral nitrogen and oxygen have been measured. Applying the Boltzmann plot method and using a reliable set of O I transition probabilities of spectral lines, originating from levels considerably spread in excitation energies, the temperatures of arc plasmas have been determined. Line intensities of two N I infrared transitions, originating from doubly excited terms 3p′ 2 F o and 3p′ 2 G have been measured. In order to obtain the corresponding transition probabilities ( A ki ) for these line…