scholarly journals ELECTRICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE WATER ADSORPTION MECHANISM ON NATURAL CLINOPTILOLITE

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianfranco Carotenuto
Keyword(s):  
Water Adsorption ◽  
Electrical Mobility ◽  
Ionic Conductors ◽  
Desorption Process ◽  
First Order ◽  
Hydrogen Bond Interactions ◽  
First Order Kinetics ◽  
Cation Framework ◽  
Natural Clinoptilolite ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

Zeolites are ionic conductors and the cation electrical mobility in zeolites depends on their hydration state; consequently, the water adsorption/desorption process can be simply investigated by measuring the temporal evolution of current intensity in samples exposed to an environment with constant humidity or dry air, respectively. According to this kinetic analysis, a mechanism has been formulated for the water adsorption process able to justify the Lagergren pseudo-first-order kinetics observed for adsorption and the first-order kinetics observed for desorption. In this mechanism water molecules are first attract by the electric field of the cations and then they move at cation-framework interface to maximize the hydrogen bond interactions.

scholarly journals Electrical Investigation of the Mechanism of Water Adsorption/Desorption by Natural Clinoptilolite Desiccant Used in Food Preservation

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Gianfranco Carotenuto
Keyword(s):  
Electrostatic Interactions ◽  
Water Adsorption ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Diffusion Control ◽  
Time Behavior ◽  
Electrical Measurements ◽  
Desorption Process ◽  
Cereal Grain ◽  
Natural Clinoptilolite ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

Powdered zeolites are used as a desiccant in the preservation of many types of vegetable foods (e.g., cereal grain, corn, etc.). Natural clinoptilolite is a very abundant, inexpensive, nontoxic, regenerable, and environmentally friendly zeolite with good desiccant properties. Here, water adsorption/desorption properties of natural clinoptilolite have been investigated by a novel technique based on a.c. electrical measurements. In particular, owing to the presence of extra-framework cations, zeolites are ionic conductors. The presence of water in cationic sites significantly modifies cation mobility, because strong electrostatic interactions act between cations and nucleophilic areas in 3D-frameworks, and non-hydrated cations have a near zero mobility, while hydrated cations have enough mobility at room temperature. The type of law controlling the adsorption/desorption process has been established by monitoring the real-time behavior of relative current intensity moving in the sample surface biased by a sinusoidal voltage signal of 20Vpp (5 kHz) and exposed to a constant moisture atmosphere (75%) at 25 °C. An intergranular diffusion control was active at the beginning of hydration because of the lamellar texture, then Lagergren irreversible pseudo-first-order kinetics took place. To confirm the adsorption mechanism and possibility of regenerating the clinoptilolite desiccant, dehydration by silica gel was electrically monitored and an exponential kinetic law found.

The adsorption, kinetics, and interaction mechanisms of various types of estrogen on electrospun polymeric nanofiber membranes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Yasir ◽  
Tomas Sopik ◽  
Lenka Lovecka ◽  
Dusan Kimmer ◽  
Vladimir Sedlarik
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Kinetics ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Desorption Process ◽  
First Order ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
17Β Estradiol ◽  
Pseudo First Order ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

Abstract This study focuses on characterizing the adsorption kinetics of sex hormones (estrone, 17β-estradiol, 17α-ethinylestradiol, and estriol) on electrospun nanofibrous polymeric nanostructures based on cellulose acetate, polyamide, polyethersulfone, polyurethane, and polyacrylonitrile. The materials’ structure possessed fibers of average diameter in the range 174-330 nm, while its specific surface area equaled 10.2 to 20.9 m2/g. The adsorption-desorption process was investigated in four cycles to determine the reusability of the sorption systems. A one-step high-performance liquid chromatography technique was developed to detect concurrently each hormone present in the solution. Experimental data was applied to gauge adsorption kinetics with the aid of pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, and intraparticle diffusion models; findings showed that estrone, estradiol, and ethinylestradiol followed pseudo-second-order kinetics, while estriol followed pseudo-first-order kinetics. It was observed that polyurethane had maximum adsorption capacities of 0.801, 0.590, 0.736, and 0.382 mg/g for estrone, 17β-estradiol, 17α-ethinylestradiol, and estriol, respectively. The results revealed that polyurethane had the highest percentage efficiency of estrogens removal at ~58.9% and lowest for polyacrylonitrile at ~35.1%. Consecutive adsorption-desorption cycles demonstrated that polyurethane maintained high efficiency, even after being used four times compared with the other polymers. The findings indicate the studied nanostructures have the potential to be effective sorbents for eradicating these estrogens concurrently from the environment.

Characterising the Differences between the Adsorption and Desorption Processes in a Desiccant Layer by Detailed Numerical Modelling

2012 ◽  
Vol 326-328 ◽  
pp. 690-695
Author(s):  
C.R. Ruivo ◽  
J.J. Costa ◽  
A.R. Figueiredo
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Heat And Mass Transfer ◽  
Channel Wall ◽  
Water Adsorption ◽  
Sorption Isotherms ◽  
Transfer Coefficients ◽  
Desorption Process ◽  
Adsorption And Desorption ◽  
Adsorption Desorption ◽  
Simultaneous Heat

In this paper, the performance of a channel element of a hygroscopic matrix is evaluated by detailed numerical modeling. The adopted physical model takes into account the gas-side and solid-side resistances to heat and mass transfer, as well as the simultaneous heat and mass transfer occurring simultaneously with the water adsorption/desorption process in the desiccant porous channel wall domain. The desiccant medium is silica gel RD, the equilibrium being characterized by sorption isotherms. Appropriate convective transfer coefficients are taken into account for the calculation of the heat and mass transfer phenomena between the airflow and the channel wall. The response of the channel element to a step change in the airflow states is simulated, the results enabling the investigation of some differences between the adsorption and desorption processes.

Proposed Model of Water Adsorption/Desorption in a PEM Membrane

2010 ◽  
Vol 297-301 ◽  
pp. 209-214
Author(s):  
Sebastiano Tosto ◽  
Philippe Knauth ◽  
Maria Luisa Di Vona
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Penetration Depth ◽  
Water Adsorption ◽  
Random Number ◽  
Diffusion Rate ◽  
Local Concentration ◽  
Average Depth ◽  
Desorption Process ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

This paper describes the processes of water adsorption and desorption in PE membranes for fuel cells. A simple equation is inferred assuming that the surface of the membrane is uniformly covered by adsorbed molecules to an average depth of some monolayers. The adsorption depth is only controlled by diffusion of adsorbate from the surface towards the bulk through a two-layer or multi-layer mechanisms; so the empty sites formed at the surface can accept further molecules of water. If the diffusion rate is fast enough, cumulative water uptake occurs. The uptake kinetics is described considering the average penetration depth, i.e. neglecting the local concentration spikes below a random number and position of empty sites statistically formed at the surface of the membrane. The model also describes the desorption process, assumed to start at a prefixed time.

scholarly journals How 'Hydrophilic Sites' Work in Water Adsorption/Desorption by Natural Clinoptilolite

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-189
Author(s):  
Gianfranco Carotenuto
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
Water Adsorption ◽  
Kinetic Mechanism ◽  
Current Intensity ◽  
Hydration Reaction ◽  
Electrical Method ◽  
Zero Order Kinetics ◽  
Activated Silica Gel ◽  
Natural Clinoptilolite ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

The kinetic mechanism of water adsorption/desorption on samples of natural clinoptilolite-K has been investigated by using an electrical method based on measurements of variation of AC current intensity during the time. In particular, a high-frequency sinusoidal voltage (5kHz) was applied to the sample (high frequency was required to avoid sample/electrode interface polarization phenomena) and the resulting AC micro-current intensity was monitored during the time. The sample was hydrated by exposition to a 75% humidity atmosphere, while dehydration was achieved by exposing the sample to activated silica gel in a close container or simply taking it in air. The hydration reaction followed a pseudo-zero-order kinetics, while the dehydration reaction followed a first-order kinetics both in air or dry atmosphere. The observed kinetic behaviors can be explained on the basis of a 'catalytic effect' of cations in both water adsorption and desorption from the 3D-framework walls.

Photo-catalytic degradation of gaseous pollutants in paper mills of southern China

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (03) ◽  
pp. 167-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Tong ◽  
Jiao Li ◽  
Jun Ma ◽  
Xiaoquan Chen ◽  
Wenhao Shen
Keyword(s):  
Degradation Rate ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Catalytic Degradation ◽  
Pulp And Paper ◽  
Gaseous Pollutants ◽  
Pulp And Paper Mills ◽  
Paper Mills ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
First Order ◽  
First Order Kinetics

Studies were undertaken to evaluate gaseous pollutants in workplace air within pulp and paper mills and to consider the effectiveness of photo-catalytic treatment of this air. Ambient air at 30 sampling sites in five pulp and paper mills of southern China were sampled and analyzed. The results revealed that formaldehyde and various benzene-based molecules were the main gaseous pollutants at these five mills. A photo-catalytic reactor system with titanium dioxide (TiO2) was developed and evaluated for degradation of formaldehyde, benzene and their mixtures. The experimental results demonstrated that both formaldehyde and benzene in their pure forms could be completely photo-catalytic degraded, though the degradation of benzene was much more difficult than that for formaldehyde. Study of the photo-catalytic degradation kinetics revealed that the degradation rate of formaldehyde increased with initial concentration fitting a first-order kinetics reaction. In contrast, the degradation rate of benzene had no relationship with initial concentration and degradation did not conform to first-order kinetics. The photo-catalytic degradation of formaldehyde-benzene mixtures indicated that formaldehyde behaved differently than when treated in its pure form. The degradation time was two times longer and the kinetics did not reflect a first-order reaction. The degradation of benzene was similar in both pure form and when mixed with formaldehyde.

Kinetic of oxidation of methyl orange by vanadium(V) under conditions VO2+ and decavanadates coexist: Catalysis by Triton X-100 micellar medium

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chem Int
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Vanadium Concentration ◽  
Limiting Behavior ◽  
First Order ◽  
First Order Kinetics ◽  
Ph Range ◽  
Kinetic Pattern ◽  
Triton X ◽  
Kinetics Of

The kinetics of oxidation of methyl orange by vanadium(V) {V(V)} has been investigated in the pH range 2.3-3.79. In this pH range V(V) exists both in the form of decavanadates and VO2+. The kinetic results are distinctly different from the results obtained for the same reaction in highly acidic solution (pH < 1) where V(V) exists only in the form of VO2+. The reaction obeys first order kinetics with respect to methyl orange but the rate has very little dependence on total vanadium concentration. The reaction is accelerated by H+ ion but the dependence of rate on [H+] is less than that corresponding to first order dependence. The equilibrium between decavanadates and VO2+ explains the different kinetic pattern observed in this pH range. The reaction is markedly accelerated by Triton X-100 micelles. The rate-[surfactant] profile shows a limiting behavior indicative of a unimolecular pathway in the micellar pseudophase.

Biodegradation rates of aromatic contaminants in biofilm reactors

1995 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Pierre Arcangeli ◽  
Erik Arvin
Keyword(s):  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Competitive Inhibition ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
First Order ◽  
Biofilm Reactors ◽  
First Order Kinetics ◽  
Reducing Conditions ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Degradation Rates ◽  
Order Surface

This study has shown that microorganisms can adapt to degrade mixtures of aromatic pollutants at relatively high rates in the μg/l concentration range. The biodegradation rates of the following compounds were investigated in biofilm systems: aromatic hydrocarbons, phenol, methylphenols, chlorophenols, nitrophenol, chlorobenzenes and aromatic nitrogen-, sulphur- or oxygen-containing heterocyclic compounds (NSO-compounds). Furthermore, a comparison with degradation rates observed for easily degradable organics is also presented. At concentrations below 20-100 μg/l the degradation of the aromatic compounds was typically controlled by first order kinetics. The first-order surface removal rate constants were surprisingly similar, ranging from 2 to 4 m/d. It appears that NSO-compounds inhibit the degradation of aromatic hydrocarbons, even at very low concentrations of NSO-compounds. Under nitrate-reducing conditions, toluene was easily biodegraded. The xylenes and ethylbenzene were degraded cometabolically if toluene was used as a primary carbon source; their removal was influenced by competitive inhibition with toluene. These interaction phenomena are discussed in this paper and a kinetic model taking into account cometabolism and competitive inhibition is proposed.

In-vitro Kinetic Hydrolysis Study of Metronidazole Derivatives with Carvacrol and Eugenol Using Validated RP-HPLC Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Alarjah
Keyword(s):  
Half Life ◽  
Hplc Method ◽  
Hydrolysis Rate ◽  
First Order ◽  
First Order Kinetics ◽  
Rp Hplc ◽  
Pharmacokinetic Properties ◽  
Pseudo First Order ◽  
Kinetic Hydrolysis

Background: Prodrugs principle is widely used to improve the pharmacological and pharmacokinetic properties of some active drugs. Much effort was made to develop metronidazole prodrugs to enhance antibacterial activity and or to improve pharmacokinetic properties of the molecule or to lower the adverse effects of metronidazole. Objective: In this work, the pharmacokinetic properties of some of monoterpenes and eugenol pro metronidazole molecules that were developed earlier were evaluated in-vitro. The kinetic hydrolysis rate constants and half-life time estimation of the new metronidazole derivatives were calculated using the validated RP-HPLC method. Method: Chromatographic analysis was done using Zorbbax Eclipse eXtra Dense Bonding (XDB)-C18 column of dimensions (250 mm, 4.6 mm, 5 μm), at ambient column temperature. The mobile phase was a mixture of sodium dihydrogen phosphate buffer of pH 4.5 and methanol in gradient elution, at 1ml/min flow rate. The method was fully validated according to the International Council for Harmonization (ICH) guidelines. The hydrolysis process carried out in an acidic buffer pH 1.2 and in an alkaline buffer pH 7.4 in a thermostatic bath at 37ºC. Results: The results followed pseudo-first-order kinetics. All metronidazole prodrugs were stable in the acidic pH, while they were hydrolysed in the alkaline buffer within a few hours (6-8 hr). The rate constant and half-life values were calculated, and their values were found to be 0.082- 0.117 hr-1 and 5.9- 8.5 hr., respectively. Conclusion: The developed method was accurate, sensitive, and selective for the prodrugs. For most of the prodrugs, the hydrolysis followed pseudo-first-order kinetics; the method might be utilised to conduct an in-vivo study for the metronidazole derivatives with monoterpenes and eugenol.

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