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Introduction: Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is an atomic emission analytical technique, wide spreading in laboratories and industries. One way to dramatically increase its analytical results is to deposit metal NPs on the sample surface, resulting in an better version called Nanoparticle Enhanced LIBS (NELIBS). In order to better know and use this technique, the evolution of the plasma has been studied with Tomography.
Clinoptilolite is a natural, medium pore size, zeolite. It contains a 2-deminsional pore system containing of oxygen-8- membered and oxygen-10-membered rings. It is one of the most abundant natural zeolites. Clinoptilolite has a crystalline structure showing unique ion exchange and sorption properties. It is mainly used as ion exchanger and adsorbent for removal of toxic elements and compounds from the environment. The use of natural zeolite as spent catalysts may open new perspectives in the chemical use of heavy feed feedstock by chemical conversion. Natural zeolites are not expensive, widely available and environment friendly. Clinoptilolite is the most abundant natural zeolite. Although clinoptilolite is a potential acid catalyst, reports on its application in catalysis are limited so far.
This contribution deals with the modification of the acidity of the natural zeolite clinoptilolite, the characterization of the acid sites and the catalytic activity in the Brønsted acid catalyzed acetalization of benzaldehyde with butandiol-1,3. The samples were acidified by via ammonium-ion exchange followed by calcination and acid treatment. The obtained catalysts were characterized by XRD regarding crystallinity and phase composition. The morphology was studied by TEM images The acidity was studied by ammonia-TPD measurements and 1H solid state MAS NMR as well as REDOR experiments. Structure and structural changes caused by applied modifications were studied by 27Al- and 29Si MAS NMR measurements and thermal analysis.
The ion experiments show that a part of the cations of clinoptilolite readily exchange with ammonium ions and protons from HCl treatment. The NMR results give first hints for a relation of the catalytic conversion with the presence of 5-fold coordinated aluminum. The results will be discussed in terms of a collaborative action of Brønsted acid sites and 5-fold coordinated aluminum.
1. Introduction
Catalytic processing of heavy feedstock can meet the increased demand of energy up to a great extent. It requires the application of acidic catalysts like zeolites. However, the used synthetic catalysts are difficult to recover and reuse and are mostly spent. The use of natural zeolite as spent catalysts may open new perspectives in the chemical use of heavy feed feedstock by chemical conversion. Natural zeolites are not expensive, widely available and environment friendly. Clinoptilolite is a natural, most abundant medium pore size zeolite, consisting of 2-deminsional pore system containing of oxygen-8- membered and oxygen-10-membered rings.Although clinoptilolite is porous and can be acidified by ion exchange or acid treatment. Samples were characterized by XRD regarding crystallinity and phase composition. The acidity was studied by ammonia-TPD measurements and 1H solid state MAS NMR as well as REDOR experiments. Structure and structural changes caused by applied modifications were studied by 27Al- and 29Si MAS NMR measurements and thermal analysis.
2. Experimental Part
The ion exchange behaviour of natural zeolite tuff contained ca. 90 ma. % of clinoptilite was studied in 0.1 and 0.5 M ammonium nitrate solution and for comparison with HCl solution of similar concentration. The activation temperature was varied between 300-600°C.The catalytic test was performed using ca. 0.2 g of the catalyst and ca.10g of the aldehyde and alcohol using toluene as solvent and under reflux. Reaction water was removed via a by-pass.
3. Results and discussion
The experiments show that a part of the cations of clinoptilolite readily exchange with ammonium ions and protons supplied by acid treatment. Substitution of the compensating cations by NH4+ followed by calcination and HCl treatment does not produce structural changes in the original material, but it opens the channels and increases acidity and thermal stability. Calcination at higher temperature and exchange with concentrated acid has a more severe impact on the clinoptilolite structure dealumination as indicated by the appearance of 5- and 6-fold coordinated aluminum. Catalytic activity of sample is related to the surface acidity. The presence of acidic protons of medium to strong strength is confirmed by ammonia-TPD and proton NMR measurements.
4. Conclusions
Acidic natural clinoptilolite catalysts prepared via ammonium exchange followed by calcination and acid treatment shows a positive influence on acidity and porosity. Modification creates hierarchical micro-nano porosity. The specific surface area varies between ca. 45 m2/g and 245 m2/g.
Ever since increasing a reaction’s yield while shortening the reaction time is the main objective in synthesis optimization. Microwave reactors meet these demands. In literature however their usage is under discussion due to claims of the existence of non-thermal effects resulting from the microwave radiation. Especially for nano-material syntheses it is of crucial importance to be aware of influences on the reaction pathway. Therefore, we compare ultra-small silver nanoparticles with mean radii of 3 nm, synthesized via conventional and microwave heating. We employed a versatile one-pot polyol synthesis of poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) stabilized silver nanoparticles, which display superior catalytic properties. No microwave specific effects in terms of particle size distribution characteristics, as derived by small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and dynamic light scattering (DLS), are revealed. Due to the microwave reactor’s characteristics of a closed system, syntheses can be carried out at temperatures beyond the solvent’s boiling point. Particle formation was accelerated by a factor of 30 by increasing the reaction temperature from 200 °C to 250 °C. The particle growth process follows a cluster coalescence mechanism. A post-synthetic incubation step at 250 °C induces a further growth of the particles while the size distribution broadens. Thus, utilization of microwave reactors enables an enormous decrease of the reaction time as well as the opportunity of tuning the particles’ size. Possibly, decomposition of the stabilizing ligand at elevated temperatures results in reduced yields. A temperature of 250 °C and a corresponding reaction time of 30 s represent a compromise between short reaction times and high yields.
The damage caused by ionizing radiation to biomolecules, especially DNA, is the reason to treat cancer via radiation therapy. A better understanding of the molecular processes and the quantification of the various damaging mechanisms is the prerequisit to develope efficient therapies. Hereby the understanding of the processes involved in the damage to DNA are of key interest due to its central role in reproduction and mutation. Due to the high amount of water in biological tissue, most of the damage is caused by the secondary particles produced by the interaction of the IR with water. Thereby a multitude of species are produced, e.g. kinetic low energy electrons, prehydrated electrons, OH-radicals and ions. The quantification of the contribution to DNA damage of the various species is of interest. Here we present an experimental approach to disentangle their relative DNA strand break yield. Plasmid DNA is irradiated in water with electrons under the presence of different scavengers. With the presented method it will be possible to reveal the relative contributions of OH-radicals, low energy electrons and prehydrated electrons to the DNA single and double strand break yield.
Synchrotron X-ray refraction radiography (SXRR) is proven to identify different kinds of defects in Ti-Al6-V4 samples produces by selective laser melting. Namely, these defect types are empty pores and unprocessed powder, which are characteristic to the regions above and below the optimal laser energy density, respectively. Furthermore, SXRR detects small defects below the spatial resolution.
Fluorescence based sensing is a versatile approach for the trace analysis outside of the laboratory, requiring suitable sensor materials and their integration into sensing devices. The versatility of fluorophores as probes, especially in terms of the possibility to tailor their optical as well as their recognition properties by synthetic modifications in a wide range, renders them a superior active component for the preparation of optical sensor devices. Recent works at BAM in this field include, for example, the detection of nerve gas agents, illustrating impressively the aforementioned benefits of fluorophores in optical sensing applications.
In the interdisciplinary approach presented here, we target hazardous gases such as ammonia, benzene, and hydrogen sulfide, next to others, which pose a major threat to human health and environmental safety and for which the availability of a sensitive and reliable detection method is highly desirable.
The dyes presented follow a “turn-on” fluorescence schematic which allows for the selective and sensitive detection of the respective gaseous analyte. The immobilization of the probe in polymeric matrices is then the next step toward the fabrication of a prototype device for molecular sensing.
Development of certified reference material and analytical method for zearalenone in edible oil
(2017)
Quality and safety of food products require their reliable analysis. Contaminants, in particular mycotoxins, are key-components for food safety. About 25 % of the world's food crops are contaminated with mycotoxins posing a severe health risk to humans. In order to strengthen food safety and consumer protection the European Commission (EC) set maximum levels for priority mycotoxins in certain foods for human consumption. In 2013, the EC and CEN (European Committee for Standardization) started an initiative to standardize analytical methods for mycotoxins in food which gained increasing relevance, e.g. zearalenone (ZEN). ZEN, an estrogenic mycotoxin produced by several Fusarium species, contaminates cereal crops worldwide. Due to its lipophilic nature ZEN is often found in edible oils (particularly in maize germ oils) derived from contaminated plants. Therefore, an European maximum level of 400 µg/kg is currently in force. To perform reliable food analysis a sustainable metrological infrastructure is of major importance enabling the quantification of priority mycotoxins (here: ZEN). To achieve this goal, an integrated approach is needed targeted at the development of validated analytical methods and certified reference materials (CRM).
A highly selective method for ZEN in edible oils will be presented, based on solid phase extraction (SPE) using hydrazine-functionalized particles. This method was developed for manual application using commercial SPE cartridges as well as for automated SPE-HPLC online coupling. While ZEN is covalently coupled to the solid phase by means of a hydrazone bond, undesired matrix components can be removed very efficiently. Finally, ZEN is decoupled from the solid phase, leading to highly purified extracts which are measured by HPLC-FLD.
The development of the first European Reference Material (ERM®) for ZEN in maize germ oil (ERM®-BC715) will be presented and discussed. This ERM®-project underpins the urgent need for mycotoxin-CRMs to support food safety and public health.
Development of analytical method and certified reference material for zearalenone in edible oils
(2017)
Quality and safety of food products require their reliable analysis. Contaminants, in particular mycotoxins, are key-components for food safety. About 25 % of the world's food crops are contaminated with mycotoxins posing a severe health risk to humans. In order to strengthen food safety and consumer protection the European Commission (EC) set maximum levels for priority mycotoxins in certain foods for human consumption. In 2013, the EC and CEN (European Committee for Standardization) started an initiative to standardize analytical methods for mycotoxins in food which gained increasing relevance, e.g. zearalenone (ZEN).[1] ZEN, an estrogenic mycotoxin produced by several Fusarium species, contaminates cereal crops worldwide. Due to its lipophilic nature ZEN is often found in edible oils (particularly in maize germ oils) derived from contaminated plants. Therefore, an European maximum level of 400 µg/kg is currently in force.[2] To perform reliable food analysis a sustainable metrological infrastructure is of major importance enabling the quantification of priority mycotoxins (here: ZEN). To achieve this goal an integrated approach is needed targeted at the development of validated analytical methods and certified reference materials (CRM).
A highly selective method for ZEN in edible oils will be presented, based on solid phase extraction (SPE) using hydrazine-functionalized particles. This method was developed for manual application using commercial SPE cartridges as well as for automated SPE-HPLC online coupling. While ZEN is covalently coupled to the solid phase by means of a hydrazone bond, undesired matrix components can be removed very efficiently. Finally, ZEN is decoupled from the solid phase, leading to highly purified extracts which are measured by HPLC-FLD.
The development of the first European Reference Material (ERM®) for ZEN in maize germ oil (ERM®-BC715) will be presented and discussed. This ERM®-project underpins the urgent need for mycotoxin-CRMs to support food safety and public health.
[1] European Commission (EC) Mandate M/520 (2013) for standardisation addressed to CEN for methods of analysis for mycotoxins in food. [2] Commission Regulation (EC) No 1126/2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs as regards Fusarium toxins in maize and maize products.
Pollution through emission of toxic gases is an increasing problem for the environment. It affects similarly agricultural, industrial and urban areas. In future, environmental emissions in ambient air must be monitored at even lower concentrations as nowadays. One environmental relevant compound is ammonia and its conversion product ammonium that have strong negative impact on human health and ecosystems. Most ammonia measurements in ambient air are performed in the range below 1000 nmol·mol-1 and thus there is a need for reliable traceable ammonia gas standards and in addition in situ analytical procedures for monitoring (in ambient air to avoid that thresholds are exceeded). Therefore, the use of reference materials is necessary for development accompanying test or for calibration, e. g. of structure-integrated sensors and mobile multi-gas sensors.
The developed gas standard generator produces gas mixtures that comply with the metrological traceability for ammonia gas standards in the desired environmentally relevant measurement range. The method is based on the permeation of ammonia through a membrane at constant temperature and pressure. The resulting ammonia penetrant gas flow is then mixed with a carrier gas flow to generate a gas standard flow of known concentration. The dynamic rage is enlarged by using a two dilution steps. Depending on the permeation rate, generable molar fractions are possible in the range nmol·mol-1 to a few µmol·mol-1. We present the design of an ammonia gas standard generator and first results of the characterisation of its individual components supporting the uncertainty assessment according to GUM for stable gas concentrations in this range. The relative uncertainty of the generated ammonia gas standard is smaller than 4 % (k = 2).