Preparation and Characterization of a Novel Spherical Cellulose Adsorbent for Reduction Adsorption of Trichloroacetic Acid

A novel spherical cellulose adsorbent has been prepared by homogeneous graft polymerization of N,N＇-methylenebisacrylamide （MBA） onto cellulose in an ionic liquid, 1-N-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride （BMIMC1）, which was then partially amine methylated through Mannich reaction to get bifunctionalized materials containing both amide and sulphinate moities. Factors affecting the attachment of functional groups were investigated. The adsorbent was characterized by Elemental Analysis （EA）, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy （FTIR） and Scanning Electron Microscope （SEM）. Cellulose adsorbent was then tested for its potential applications in the reduction adsorption oftrichloroacetic acid （TCAA） from aqueous solutions.

Thermochemical Study on Coordination Complex of Neodymium Trichloroacetic Acid with 8-Hydroxyquinoline

Two coordinate reactions, NdCl 3·6H 2O(s) +3CCl 3COOH(s)( or TCA) =Nd(TCA) 3·3H 2O(s) +3HCl(g) +3H 2O(l) and Nd(TCA) 3·3H 2O(s) +2C 9H 7NO(s)= Nd(TCA)(C 9H 6NO) 2 (s) +2CCl 3COOH(s) +3H 2O(l), were studied by the classical solution calorimetry at 298.15K. The molar dissolution enthalpies of the reactants and the products in certain solvent (the first reaction in 1 mol·L -1 HCl, the second in a mixed solution consisting of absolute ethyl alcohol, dimethyl sulfoxide and 4 mol·L -1 HCl ) were measured by using an isoperibol calorimeter at 298.15K . From the results and other auxiliary quantities, the standard molar formation enthalpies of [Nd(TCA) 3·3H 2O,s,298.15K] and [Nd(TCA) (C 9H 6NO) 2 ,s, 298.15K] are determined as Δ fH m °[Nd(TCA) 3·3H 2O,s,298.15K]= -3053.3 kJ·mol -1 and Δ fH m° [Nd(TCA) (C 9H 6NO) 2 ,s, 298.15K] = -1355.6 kJ·mol -1 .

Dental Treatment with 30% Trichloroacetic Acid in a Patient with Moderate Hemophilia A

We present the case of a 51-year-old moderate hemophiliac with gingival bleeding due to papillary inflammation and adherence in the molar area 47. After dental diagnosis a calculus was removed and 30% trichloroacetic acid was placed by a pressurized applicator for five seconds;the procedure was repeated until the bleeding stopped, then tranexamic acid was placed by a gauze. The patient chewed the gauze for 30 minutes and was discharged after repeating the same procedure for 30 minutes more. We observed how local treatment with trichloroacetic acid combined to tranexamic acid placed on the hemorrhagic site was able to stop the bleeding.

Trichloroacetic Acid Removal by a Reductive Spherical Cellulose Adsorbent

A novel spherical cellulose adsorbent with amide and sulphinate groups was used for a first reduction of trichloroacetic acid（TCAA） and a subsequent adsorption of generated species, haloacetic acids. The removal mechanism involved TCAA reduction by sulphinate groups and the adsorption of the haloacetic acids through electrostatic interaction with amide group. Investigation of product formation and subsequent disappearance reveals that the reduction reactions proceed via sequential hydrogenolysis, and transform to acetate ultimately. Adsorption of haloacetic acids was ascertained by low chloride mass balances（89.3%） and carbon mass balances（75.1%） in solution. The pseudo-first-order rate constant for TCAA degradation was （0.93±0.12） h-1. Batch experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of pH value on the reduction and adsorption process. The results show that the reduction of TCAA by sulphinate groups requires higher pH values while the electrostatic attraction of haloacetic acids by amino group is favorable in more acidic media.

Acetylation of Chinese bamboo flour and thermoplasticity

Chinese bamboo flour was chemically modified by acetylation with acetic anhydride by using trichloroacetic acid as an activation agent and the optimized condition for acetylation of bamboo flour was determined as the trichloroacetic acid amount 6.0 g per 1.5-g bamboo flour, ultrasosonication duration 40 min and the reaction time 1 h at 65℃. The composition, microstructure and thermal behavior of acetylated bamboo flour were preliminarily characterized by FT-IR, DSC and SEM etc. The acetylated bamboo flour can be molded into sheets at 130℃ and 10 MPa, indicating the modified bamboo flour possesses thermalplastic performance.

Effect of Enzymes in Buccal Mucous Membrane on Buccal Absorption of Insulin

To evaluate the effect of proteolytic enzymes on the absorption of insulin in the buccal mucosa, the trichloroacetic acid (TCA) method was used to estimate the degradation of insulin under different conditions in the buccal mucosal homogenates. In vivo experiments estimating the enhancement of hypoglycaemic effect by enzyme inhibitors were also conducted. The results showed that proteolytic enzymes in the buccal mucosa were less active than in the intestine. Bacitracin, aprotinin and sodium deoxycholate could inhibit the degradation of insulin in the buccal mucosal homogenates. The degradation of insulin in buccal mucosal homogenates of normal hamsters was smaller than that of diabetic hamsters. In vivo experiments of hypoglycaemia supported the in vitro results. When given buccally, bacitracin, aprotinin and sodium deoxycholate could increase the relative pharmacological bioavailability of insulin. When co-administered with aprotinin(0.1%), bacitracin(0.5%) and sodium deoxycholate(5%), the relative pharmacological bioavailabilities of insulin were 4.84%, 6.60% and 14.95% respectively. The in vitro and in vivo results suggest that proteolytic enzymes are present in the buccal mucosa, which limit absorption of insulin. Co-administration with some enzyme inhibitors can improve the bioavailability of insulin via buccal delivery and sodium deoxycholte is more efficient than some enzyme inhibitors used for improving buccal absorption.

Guinea Pig Maximization Test for Trichloroethylene and Its Metabolites

Objectives To study the contact allergenic activities of trichloroethylene (TCE) and its three metabolites trichloroacetic acid, trichloroethanol and chloral hydrate. Methods A modified guinea pig maximization test (GPMT) was adopted. The skin sensitization (edema and erythema) was observed in trichloroethylene, trichloroacetic acid, trichloroethanol, chloral hydrate and 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene. Results The allergenic rate of TCE, trichloroacetic acid and 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene was 71.4%, 58.3% and 100.0% respectively, and that of trichloroethanol and chloral hydrate was 0%. The mean response score of TCE, trichloroacetic acid and 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene was 2.3, 1.1, 6.0 respectively. The histopathological analysis also showed an induction of allergenic transfomation in guinea pig skin by both TCE and trichloroacetic acid. Conclusion TCE appears to be a strong allergen while trichloroacetic acid a moderate one. On the other hand, both trichloroethanol and chloral hydrate are weak sensitization potentials. Immunologic reaction induced by TCE might be postulated as the pathological process of this illness. Consequently, it is suggested that in the mechanism of Occupational Dermatitis Medicamentose-Like (ODML) induced by TCE, the chemical itself might be the main cause of allergy. As one of its metabolic products, trichloroacetic acid might be a subordinate factor.

A novel method for enhancing the stability of ZSM-5 zeolites used for catalytic cracking of LPG: Catalyst modification by dealumination and subsequent silicon loading

Composite structures of ZSM‐5 zeolites were prepared by the synthesis of mesopores and mi‐cropores using carbon nanotubes as a template. Dealumination of mesopores was performed selec‐tively using trichloroacetic acid, which could only diffuse into the mesopores and not the mi‐cropores owing to the size of the trichloroacetic acid molecules. Empty spaces are created in the catalyst as a result of removal of the Al atoms from the zeolite structure. If Si atoms fill the empty space, then the structure of the mesopores becomes similar to silicates, which do not have any cata‐lytic properties. Silicon containing solution was used to fill the empty spaces, and in doing so, a unique method was developed, by which silicon atoms can directly replace the extracted Al atoms from the mesopore structure. Therefore, by changing the geometry and properties of the mesopores and micropores, the amount of coke reduced from 14%for HZSM‐5 to 3%for the modified zeolite.

Properties of Novel Reactive Transfer Printing of Silk

The novel reactive transfer printing of silk was carried out through a hot-press adhesion and steaming. The special transfer paper was prepared by coating the paste mainly containing hot-melt adhesive hlgh-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose （H-HPC） and printing thickener earboxymethyl cellulose （CMC）. The effects of each ingredient in the paste on color yield of the prints and dye penetration were investigated. The major results indicate that, color yield is chiefly governed by the adhesion extent imparted by H-HPC, the type of fixing alkaline agent, and the content of urea. Trichloroacetic acid （TCAA） as the fixing alkaline agent and adding 5% urea can enhance the color depth obviously. Dye penetration depends on the coating quantity on the transfer paper, the contents of urea and dicyandiamide. The printed silk possesses a higher color yield, color fastness of grade 3 or above, clear sharpness, and good handle when the paste contains 3 % H-HPC, 0. 7 % CMC, 3 % TCAA, 5 % urea, 3 % dicyandiamide, and 0. 5 % physical sorbent nano-silica.

Behaviour of Haloacetic Acids in Drinking Water Distribution Systems

To guarantee the safety of drinking water quality after chlorination, the formation, distribution and factors influencing the concentrations of haloacetic acids (HAAs) in a water distribution system (WDS) were investigated both on a full-scale WDS (FWDS) and pilot-scale WDS (PWDS) within a city in northern China. The results of both investigations showed that trichloroacetic acid (TCAA) and dichloroacetic acid (DCAA) were the dominating types of HAAs. In the FWDS, variations in the HAA content showed negative correlations with total residual chlorine, pH and non-purgeable organic carbon (NPOC) and positive correlations with temperature and UV254. In the PWDS, the concentration of HAAs after rechlorination followed the rule of ‘first rise and then fall’; therefore, locating an appropriate rechlorination point and lowering the single chlorine dosage could be used as effective measures to control the HAA content in WDSs. © 2016, Tianjin University and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.

Effect of Acidic Catalyst on Properties of Novel Conductive Copolymer Films Made of Pyrrole and Formyl Pyrrole

Effect of acidic catalysis having carboxylic acid group was studied on properties of conductive copolymer films made of pyrrole (Py) and 2-formyl pyrrole (FPy). It was noted that trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and trichloroacetic acid (TCA) were suitable for the preparation of copolymer films, which showed good properties in its strength and electrical conductivity of the copolymer films. When the concentration of TFA or TCA was increased in the monomer feed, the copolymerization yield became higher and the obtained films showed electrical conductivity in the range of 10–4 - 10–3 S/cm. FT-IR and UV-Vis spectra confirmed the formation of conjugate chemical structure in the copolymer film.

Studies on Carbohydrates ⅩⅩⅧ. Synthesis of Key Intermediates of Oligosaccharides Related to Serratia marcescens O10 Antigen

In the continuation of our study on the Serratta marcescens O-antigen, two disaccharides8 and 13, corresponding to the key intermediates of oligosaccharides related to the S. marcescensO10 antigen, were srythesized by the trichloroacetate method. Their structures and compositionswere characterized by H NMR, C NMR, 2D NMR and IR, FAB-MS spectra.

Standard Molar Enthalpies of Formation of Ce(TCA)_3·3H_2O(s) and Ce(TCA)(C_9H_6NO)_2(s)

The standard molar reaction enthalpies of two reactions,CeCl_3·7H_2O(s)+3CCl_3COOH(s)=Ce(TCA)_3·3H_2O(s)+3HCl(g)+4H_2O(l) (1) and Ce(TCA)_3·3H_2O(s)+2C_9H_7NO(s)= Ce(TCA) (C_9H_6NO)_2 (s)+2CCl_3COOH(s)+ 3H_2O(l) (2),were investigated by classical solution calorimetry and an isoperibol calorimeter at 298.15 K. The standard molar enthalpies Δ_sH _m of solution of CeCl_3·7H_2O(s),3CCl_3COOH(s),Ce(TCA)_3·3H_2O(s),Ce(TCA)_3·3H_2O(s),2C_9H_7NO(s),Ce^(TCA)(C_9H_6NO)_2(s) and 2CCl_3COOH(s) were determined to be (50.615±0.028),(23.431±0.027),(94.206±0.010),(54.151±0.020),(27.485±0.045),(106.392±0.060) and -(14.893±0.026) kJ/mol,respectively. The reaction enthalpies Δ_rH _m of reactions (1) and (2) were obtained to be (204.279±0.023) and -(9.863±0.041) kJ/mol,respectively. According to the above results and the data given in literature,through Hess' law,the standard molar enthalpies Δ_fH _m of formation of Ce(TCA)_3·3H_2O(s) and Ce(TCA)(C_9H_6NO)_2(s) were estimated to be -(3060.0 ±0.087) and -(1369.0±0.292) kJ/mol,respectively.

Selective protection of glycinebetaine on extrinsic polypeptides of PS Ⅱ particles

PHOTOSYSTEM Ⅱ（PS Ⅱ） particles capable of O2 evolution contain D1, D2 transmembrane pro-teins, and three extrinsic polypeptides which are exposed to the outer aqueous phase with ap-parent molecular masses of 33, 23, 18 kD. The three proteins can be partially or totally re-moved by treating the PS Ⅱ membranes with high concentrations of salt or other methods,

Effect of TCA-depletion of extrinsic polypeptides on electron transport on oxidizing side of PS II

PHOTOSYSTEM Ⅱ （PS Ⅱ） particles capable of O2 evolution contain reaction center polypeptides D1 and D2, cytchrome b559, chlorophyll （Chl）-binding proteins CP47 and CP43, three extrinsic polypeptides （with apparent molecular masses of 17, 23 and 33 ku） and cofactors needed for light energy conversion. After illumination, PS Ⅱ oxygen evolution complex （OEC） catalyzes the oxidization of water to molecular oxygen through S0→S4 redox state transition. The three extrinsic polypeptides have been revealed to be closely related to the photosynthetic O2 evolution.

Trichloroacetate affects the EPR Signal Ⅱ_(slow) and Signal Ⅰ in the thylakoid of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

One electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)signal,named SignalⅡslow,originates from the oxidized Tyrosine 160(Y_(D))of D2 polypeptide of photosystemⅡreaction center.After adding high concentration trichloroacetate(TCA)to the Chlamydomonas reinhardtii thylakoid suspension.this signal was abolished in a minute.Treatment of TCA also removes a few of polypeptides,including three extrinsic polypeptides of oxygen-evolving complex,from the thylakoid membrane.Based upon the analysis of the microenvironment around YD with a three-dimensional model,it is indicated that relatively high hydrophobicity of this microenvironment may be the essential prerequisite for TCA to affect YD.It has been observed that TCA treatment also retards the decay of the Signal I,produced by the oxidized reaction center chlorophyll dimer(P700^(+))of photosys-tem I.