Spectroscopic studies of vanadium biosorption on different types of carbohydrate biomass

2013 ◽  
Vol 91 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jousy García ◽  
Juan Carlos González ◽  
María Inés Frascaroli ◽  
Silvia García ◽  
Patricia Blanes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ion ◽  
Orange Peel ◽  
Spectroscopic Studies ◽  
Visible Range ◽  
Water Molecules ◽  
Main Process ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
Oh Groups ◽  
Surface Level ◽  
Different Types

The biosorption potential of different types of carbohydrate biomass is investigated to evaluate their application to purify water contaminated by vanadium in environmentally relevant oxidation states (VIV and VV). Spectroscopic studies were done by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), vanadium nuclear magnetic resonance (51V NMR), circular dichroism (CD), and electronic absorption in the visible range (vis). Both d-galacturonic and d-glucuronic acids are major components of plant cellular wall polysaccharides. The interaction of VIV with the model ligands d-galacturonic and d-glucuronic acids showed that complexation starts at low pH values (pH 3) and that carboxylate and sugar–OH groups, as well as water molecules, are involved in the coordination. At pH > 4.5, coordination promotes the sugar–OH deprotonation and new species form with the ligand chelating the metal ion via oxygen atoms of carboxylate and of adjacent sugar–O− donors. The studies with pectin and citric acid show the ability of both compounds to partially reduce VV to VIV in solution and the EPR parameters suggest coordination of carboxylate, sugar–OH, and water molecules. The interaction of VV with biomass from different sources shows that grapefruit, orange peel, and plane tree fruit are the most suitable candidates for the biosorption of vanadium. Studies with VV and grapefruit (or the grainless stalk of corn) indicate that the reduction takes place at the “surface” of the solid. EPR studies on the interaction of VIV with different carbohydrate biomass show their ability to complex high amounts of VIV. We propose that the biosorption mechanism, when the biomass is in contact with VV species, involves sorption, reduction, and retention at the surface level of VIV coordinated by oxygen donors of the biomass. When the interaction starts with VIV, the main process just involves the uptake of the metal ion at the surface level.

scholarly journals Porous Si Partially Filled with Water Molecules—Crystal Structure, Energy Bands and Optical Properties from First Principles

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 396
Author(s):  
Ya. Shchur ◽  
O. Pavlyuk ◽  
A.S. Andrushchak ◽  
S. Vitusevich ◽  
A.V. Kityk
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Hydrogen Bonds ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Energy Band ◽  
Visible Range ◽  
Band Spectrum ◽  
Water Molecules ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Porous Si ◽  
Oh Groups

The paper reports the results on first-principles investigation of energy band spectrum and optical properties of bulk and nanoporous silicon. We present the evolution of energy band-gap, refractive indices and extinction coefficients going from the bulk Si of cubic symmetry to porous Si with periodically ordered square-shaped pores of 7.34, 11.26 and 15.40 Å width. We consider two natural processes observed in practice, the hydroxylation of Si pores (introduction of OH groups into pores) and the penetration of water molecules into Si pores, as well as their impact on the electronic spectrum and optical properties of Si superstructures. The penetration of OH groups into the pores of the smallest 7.34 Å width causes a disintegration of hydroxyl groups and forms non-bonded protons which might be a reason for proton conductivity of porous Si. The porosity of silicon increases the extinction coefficient, k, in the visible range of the spectrum. The water structuring in pores of various diameters is analysed in detail. By using the bond valence sum approach we demonstrate that the types and geometry of most of hydrogen bonds created within the pores manifest a structural evolution from distorted hydrogen bonds inherent to small pores (∼7 Å) to typical hydrogen bonds observed by us in larger pores (∼15 Å) which are consistent with those observed in a wide database of inorganic crystals.

scholarly journals Ag-Functionalized Si Nanowire Arrays Aligned Vertically for SERS Detection of Captured Heavy Metal Ions by BSA

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 685
Author(s):  
Ai-Huei Chiou ◽  
Jun-Luo Wei ◽  
Ssu-Han Chen
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Raman Scattering ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Heavy Metal Ions ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Ag Nps ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Oh Groups ◽  
Si Nanowire

A novel surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-based probe to capture heavy metal ion (Zn2+) by bovine serum albumin (BSA) using Si-nanowire (SiNW) arrays with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was developed. A layer with AgNPs was deposited on the SiNW surface by RF magnetron sputtering for enhancement of SERS signals. Using a high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM), the observation reveals that the AgNP layer with depths of 30–75 nm was successfully deposited on SiNW arrays. The Ag peaks in EDS and XRD spectra of SiNW arrays confirmed the presence of Ag particles on SiNW arrays. The WCA observations showed a high affinity of the Ag–SiNW arrays immobilized with BSA (water contact angle (WCA) = 87.1°) and ZnSO4 (WCA = 8.8°). The results of FTIR analysis illustrate that the conjugate bonds exist between zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) and –OH groups/–NH groups of BSA. The resulting SiNWs/Ag NPs composite interfaces showed large Raman scattering enhancement for the capture of heavy metal ions by BSA with a detection of 0.1 μM. BSA and ZnSO4 conjugations, illustrating specific SERS spectra with high sensitivity, which suggests great promise in developing label-free biosensors.

scholarly journals New Brightener for Zn-Fe Alloy Plating from Sulphate Bath

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. M. Praveen ◽  
T. V. Venkatesha
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Condensation Product ◽  
Spectroscopic Studies ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Alloy Electrodeposition ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Polarization Studies ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Sulphate Bath

Zn-Fe alloy electrodeposition was carried out in the presence of condensation product 2-{[(1E)-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methylidene]amino}-3-hydroxypropanoic acid formed between veratraldehyde and serine in acid sulphate bath. Hull cell was used for optimizing the operating parameters and bath constituents. During deposition, the potential was shifted towards cathodic direction in the presence of addition agents and brightener. The polarization studies show that deposition taking place in basic bath and optimum bath was 1.08 and 1.15 V, respectively. Current efficiency and throwing power were reached around 85% and 26%, respectively. The SEM images of bright deposit indicated its fine-grained nature and appreciable reduction in the grain size. XRD studies have showed that the grain size of the deposit generated from optimum bath was 16 nm. UV-visible spectroscopic studies confirm the formation of complex between metal ion and brightener.

scholarly journals Characterizing SPASM/twitch Domain-Containing Radical SAM Enzymes by EPR Spectroscopy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aidin R. Balo ◽  
Lizhi Tao ◽  
R. David Britt
Keyword(s):  
Epr Spectroscopy ◽  
Continuous Wave ◽  
Spectroscopic Studies ◽  
Paramagnetic Species ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
Iron Sulfur Cluster ◽  
Radical Sam Enzymes ◽  
Iron Sulfur ◽  
Pulse Epr ◽  
Multiple Domains

AbstractOwing to their importance, diversity and abundance of generated paramagnetic species, radical S-adenosylmethionine (rSAM) enzymes have become popular targets for electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopic studies. In contrast to prototypic single-domain and thus single-[4Fe–4S]-containing rSAM enzymes, there is a large subfamily of rSAM enzymes with multiple domains and one or two additional iron–sulfur cluster(s) called the SPASM/twitch domain-containing rSAM enzymes. EPR spectroscopy is a powerful tool that allows for the observation of the iron–sulfur clusters as well as potentially trappable paramagnetic reaction intermediates. Here, we review continuous-wave and pulse EPR spectroscopic studies of SPASM/twitch domain-containing rSAM enzymes. Among these enzymes, we will review in greater depth four well-studied enzymes, BtrN, MoaA, PqqE, and SuiB. Towards establishing a functional consensus of the additional architecture in these enzymes, we describe the commonalities between these enzymes as observed by EPR spectroscopy.

scholarly journals Electron nuclear double-resonance (ENDOR) spectroscopy of amine oxidase from pig plasma

1986 ◽  
Vol 237 (2) ◽  
pp. 609-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
G J Baker ◽  
P F Knowles ◽  
K B Pandeya ◽  
J B Rayner
Keyword(s):  
Hyperfine Coupling ◽  
Amine Oxidase ◽  
Double Resonance ◽  
Spectroscopic Studies ◽  
Water Molecules ◽  
Electron Nuclear Double Resonance ◽  
Endor Spectroscopy ◽  
Amino Acid Histidine ◽  
Plasma Amine Oxidase ◽  
Hyperfine Couplings

Electron nuclear double-resonance (‘ENDOR’) spectroscopic studies on pig plasma amine oxidase have been carried out at 15 K. Deuterium-exchange studies show the presence of two sets of exchangeable protons, probably from two water molecules; from the magnitude of their hyperfine couplings, one is assigned to be equatorially, and the other axially, co-ordinated. Only one 14N hyperfine coupling is observed, suggesting that the bonding of all amino acid (histidine) or organic cofactor ligands is similar. Upon addition of azide, a further hyperfine coupling to nitrogen is observed which is smaller than that observed for the native enzyme; the hyperfine couplings to the remaining nitrogens are slightly altered.

A Furnace for Molten Salt Raman Spectroscopy to 800°C

1971 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arvin S. Quist
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Laser Beam ◽  
Molten Salts ◽  
Spectroscopic Studies ◽  
Sample Container ◽  
Raman Spectroscopic ◽  
Laser Raman ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Sample Chamber ◽  
Metal Block

A vacuum tight furnace has been constructed and used for laser-Raman spectroscopic studies of molten salts to 800°C. The sample container is positioned within the furnace by a removable metal block, several designs of which have been used with different types of sample containers. The sample under investigation is easily and rapidly aligned in the laser beam by means of micrometer screws located on the positioning table which supports the furnace. The compactness of the entire unit allows it to be readily moved into and out of the sample chamber of the spectrometer.

scholarly journals Calorimetric and Spectroscopic Studies of Water Adsorption onto Alkaline Earth Fluorides

2005 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 425-436
Author(s):  
Toshinori Mori ◽  
Yasushige Kuroda ◽  
Ryotaro Kumashiro ◽  
Koji Hirata ◽  
Hidehiro Toyota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alkaline Earth ◽  
Water Adsorption ◽  
Adsorbed Water ◽  
Spectroscopic Studies ◽  
Water Molecules ◽  
Earth Fluoride ◽  
Alkaline Earth Fluoride ◽  
Pretreatment Temperature ◽  
Argon Adsorption ◽  
Ir Bands

Interactions between the surfaces of alkaline earth fluorides (CaF2, SrF2 and BaF2) and water molecules were investigated by calorimetric and spectroscopic methods. The exposed surfaces of the alkaline earth fluoride samples, with which the (100) crystalline plane is mainly associated, were found to be fully covered with strongly adsorbed water molecules, resulting in characteristic IR bands at 3684, 2561, 1947 and 1000 cm−1, respectively. This surface was homogeneous towards further water adsorption. The strongly adsorbed water molecules were almost completely desorbed from the surface on evacuating the sample up to 473 K. The heat of immersion in water also increased with increasing pretreatment temperature; this may be attributed to surface rehydration of the alkaline earth fluorides. The state of the surface changed drastically as the pretreatment temperature was increased and stabilized towards incoming water molecules. Thus, the surface formed after evacuation at temperatures greater than 473 K was resistant to hydration even after immersion in water at room temperature. This surface was relatively heterogeneous towards water adsorption, although it behaved homogeneously towards argon adsorption. These facts indicate that strongly adsorbed water molecules appear to be somewhat specific towards the adsorption of further incoming water molecules. The adsorption properties of the (100) plane of alkaline earth fluorides towards water and argon molecules depend strongly on both the electrostatic field strength and the extent of rehydration of the alkaline earth fluoride surface.

scholarly journals Isotypic MnIIand FeIIbinuclear complexes of the ligand 5,6-bis(pyridin-2-yl)-pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid

2016 ◽  
Vol 72 (10) ◽  
pp. 1412-1416
Author(s):  
Monserrat Alfonso ◽  
Helen Stoeckli-Evans
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Bonds ◽  
Dicarboxylic Acid ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Water Molecules ◽  
Inversion Symmetry ◽  
Π Interactions ◽  
Metal Atoms ◽  
Hydrogen Bonded

The title isotypic complexes, bis[μ-5,6-bis(pyridin-2-yl)pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylato]-κ4N1,O2,N6:O3;κ4O3:N1,O2,N6-bis[diaquamanganese(II)] tetrahydrate, [Mn2(C16H8N4O4)2(H2O)4]·4H2O, (I), and bis[μ-5,6-bis(pyridin-2-yl)pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylato]-κ4N1,O2,N6:O3;κ4O3:N1,O2,N6-bis[diaquairon(II)] tetrahydrate, [Fe2(C16H8N4O4)2(H2O)4]·4H2O, (II), are, respectively, the manganese(II) and iron(II) complexes of the ligand 5,6-bis(pyridin-2-yl)-pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid. The complete molecule of each complex is generated by inversion symmetry. Each metal ion is coordinated by a pyrazine N atom, a pyridine N atom, two carboxylate O atoms, one of which is bridging, and two water O atoms. The metal atoms haveMN2O4coordination geometries and the complexes have a cage-like structure. In the crystals of both compounds, the complexes are linked by O—H...O and O—H...N hydrogen bonds involving the coordinating water molecules, forming chains along [100]. These chains are linked by O—H...O hydrogen bonds involving the non-coordinating water molecules, forming layers parallel to (011). The layers are linked by pairs of C—H...O hydrogen bonds and offset π–π interactions, so forming a hydrogen-bonded three-dimensional framework.

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