Reactive extraction for intensifying 2-ethylhexyl acrylate synthesis using deep eutectic solvent [Im:2PTSA]

2-Ethylhexyl acrylate(2-EHA)is one of the most widely used acrylates in the polymer industry,which is synthesized via Fisher esterification that is limited by chemical equilibrium.To intensify the esterification process,in this work,reactive extraction concept is proposed,with halogen-free deep eutectic solvent(DES[Im:2PTSA])as dual solvent-catalyst that consists of imidazole(Im)and p-toluenesulfonamide(PTSA).The bifunctional effects of the DES[Im:2PTSA]are evaluated by thermodynamic analysis and experimental study.Favorable phase splitting is verified byσ-potential analysis predicted by COSMO-RS theory,combined with experiments,and the optimal acid-to-alcohol molar ratio is set to 1.2.The esterification kinetics is then experimentally determined and fitted using the molar-based and activity-based pseudo-homogeneous(PH)models,respectively.The activity-based PH model,that considers the bifunctional roles of the DES,proves to be more accurate with small RMSD of 0.0344.The stability of DES after recycling is validated to further confirm the industrial prospects of DES[Im:2PTSA]in 2-EHA production.

Synthesis and Performances of Poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylate-co-acrylic acid) Used for Warp Sizing

A series of poly （ 2-ethylhexyl acrylate-co-acrylic acid ） s （ P （2-EHA-co-AA） ）s with different mole contents of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate （ 2-EHA ） were synthesized through free radical copolymerization in ethanol for investigating the influences of copolymer composition upon the performance such as apparent viscosity, film behaviors, and adhesion to fibers for warp sizing. The content of 2-EHA was varied from 80 % to 40 %. The adhesion was estimated by measuring tensile strength and work-to-break of impregnated roving. The film behaviors were evaluated in terms of breaking strength, breaking elongation, work-to-break, and flex- fatigue resistance. It was observed that the viscosity, adhesion, and film behaviors of the copolymers strongly depended on the content of 2-EHA. Excessively increasing or decreasing the content of 2-EHA units incorporated into the copolymeric chains reduces the serviceability of P（2-EHA-co-AA） in warp sizing. The adhesion and film behaviors of the copolymcr reach their maximal values at mole content of 50 % simultaneously. Therefore, the copolymer used as sizing agent should be synthesized under equal mole of 2-EHA and AA in monomer formulation.

N-acetylcysteine and zinc sulphate abate di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate-mediated reproductive dysfunction in rats:Focus on oxidative and sex hormone receptors mechanisms

Objective:To investigate the potential of N-acetylcysteine(NAC)and zinc sulphate(ZnSO_(4))in mitigating reproductive dysfunction caused by di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate(DEHP)in rats and to understand the underlying mechanisms,specifically oxidative stress and sex hormone receptor activity.Methods:Thirty-five male Wistar rats were randomly divided into five equal groups(n=7 per group).Group 1 was administered 0.5 mL of distilled water and served as the control group.Group 2 was given only DEHP(750 mg/kg/day),while group 3,4 and 5 were given DEHP(750 mg/kg/day)plus NAC(100 mg/kg/day),DEHP(750 mg/kg/day)plus ZnSO_(4)(0.5 mg/kg/day),and DEHP(750 mg/kg/day)plus NAC(100 mg/kg/day)as well as ZnSO_(4)(0.5 mg/kg/day),respectively.All treatments lasted for 21 days.Samples were obtained after the rats were sacrificed,and hormones levels in the serum and markers of oxidative stress in the testicles were analyzed using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The amount of androgen receptors in the testicles was determined by immunohistochemistry,and the susceptibility of testosterone and DEHP to bind to androgen receptor and 5α-reductase was determined by molecular docking studies.Results:DEHP decreased reproductive hormones,testicular antioxidant enzymes,increased malondialdehyde levels,and negatively impacted histology of the pituitary and testes.NAC or ZnSO_(4) treatment showed a marked improvement in testicular antioxidant status and hormone levels,as well as a positive effect on the histology of the pituitary and testes.The combination of both treatments appeared to be more effective.The affinity of DEHP to bind to androgen receptors may lead to disruption of androgen receptor signaling,which can further result in dysfunction of hormones related to androgen.However,NAC is more likely to form stronger binding interactions with follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone receptors,as well as gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptors,when compared to DEHP.Conclusions:The possibility that NAC and ZnSO_(4) could downregulate DEHP-induced sex hormone changes is suggested by their potential to reduce toxicity.

Intensified reactive extraction of 4-hydroxypyridine with di(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid in 1-octanol by using tributyl phosphate

The efficient separation of amphoteric organic compounds from dilute solutions is of great importance in the industrial field. In the present work, the reactive extractions of 4-hydroxypyridine(4-HP) with tributyl phosphate(TBP), di(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid(D2EHPA) and TBP + D2EHPA dissolved in 1-octanol were investigated, respectively. The influences of the initial concentrations of TBP, D2EHPA and TBP + D2EHPA on distribution ratio(D) were discussed, as well as the reactive extraction mechanism were proposed. The obvious intensification effect was observed when the mixture of TBP and D2EHPA was used as extractant. The best extraction conditions were found to be of the molar ratio of D2EHPA and TBP at 2:1 and the equilibrium aqueous pH at 3.50-4.50. D values increased with the increase of the total concentration of TBP and D2EHPA in 1-octanol. Especially, the analysis on the extraction mechanisms clearly indicate(i) TBP in 1-octanol shows negligible reactive extraction toward 4-HP,(ii) D2EHPA in 1-octanol exhibits moderate extraction effect by forming 4-HP:D2EHPA(1:1) and 4-HP:2D2EHPA(1:2) type complexes, while(iii) D2EHPA in TBP/1-octanol demonstrates the maximum distribution ratio with the 4-HP:D2EHPA(1:1) type complex domination. The discussion provides new insights on the mechanism and opens a new way for the intensified extraction of amphoteric organic compounds by using the mixture of multiple extractants in the diluent.

Green tea polyphenols alleviate di-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate-induced liver injury in mice

BACKGROUND Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate(DEHP)is a common plasticizer known to cause liver injury.Green tea is reported to exert therapeutic effects on heavy metal exposureinduced organ damage.However,limited studies have examined the therapeutic effects of green tea polyphenols(GTPs)on DEHP-induced liver damage.AIM To evaluate the molecular mechanism underlying the therapeutic effects of GTPs on DEHP-induced liver damage.METHODS C57BL/6J mice were divided into the following five groups:Control,model[DEHP(1500 mg/kg bodyweight)],treatment[DEHP(1500 mg/kg bodyweight)+GTP(70 mg/kg bodyweight),oil,and GTP(70 mg/kg bodyweight)]groups.After 8 wk,the liver function,blood lipid profile,and liver histopathology were examined.Differentially expressed micro RNAs(miRNAs)and mRNAs in the liver tissues were examined using high-throughput sequencing.Additionally,functional enrichment analysis and immune infiltration prediction were performed.The miRNA-mRNA regulatory axis was elucidated using the starBase database.Protein expression was evaluated using immunohistochemistry.RESULTS GTPs alleviated DHEP-induced liver dysfunction,blood lipid dysregulation,fatty liver disease,liver fibrosis,and mitochondrial and endoplasmic reticulum lesions in mice.The infiltration of macrophages,mast cells,and natural killer cells varied between the model and treatment groups.mmu-miR-141-3p(a differentially expressed miRNA),Zcchc24(a differentially expressed mRNA),and Zcchc24(a differentially expressed protein)constituted the miRNA-mRNA-protein regulatory axis involved in mediating the therapeutic effects of GTPs on DEHP-induced liver damage in mice.CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that GTPs mitigate DEHP-induced liver dysfunction,blood lipid dysregulation,fatty liver disease,and partial liver fibrosis,and regulate immune cell infiltration.Additionally,an important miRNAmRNA-protein molecular regulatory axis involved in mediating the therapeutic effects of GTPs on DEHP-induced liver damage was elucidated.

微纳米α-Al_(2)O_(3)改性丙烯酸树脂-有机硅烷复合钝化对不锈钢硬度及耐蚀性的影响

通过微纳米α-Al_(2)O_(3)改性丙烯酸树脂-有机硅烷复合而成的无铬钝化液作用于不锈钢基板表面,探究其在不锈钢表面形成的微纳米α-Al_(2)O_(3)钝化膜对不锈钢表层性能的影响。通过表面硬度测试、扫描电镜测试,分析基板表面特征。同时,通过涂层附着力测试和电化学测试,探究涂层的粘结强度和基板的耐蚀性能。结果表明,经微纳米α-Al_(2)O_(3)改性的无铬钝化液使不锈钢板材的耐蚀性显著提升,同时对其表面硬度的提升效果达到80%。

混凝土喷涂N-TiO_(2)/SiO_(2)硅丙光催化涂层自清洁性能研究

为了开发一种具有良好光催化活性和稳定性的混凝土喷涂光催化硅丙涂料。以稀HNO3预处理纳米SiO_(2)和钛酸四丁酯为原料,无水乙醇作为溶剂制备了N-TiO_(2)/SiO_(2)光催化材料。并将NTiO_(2)/SiO_(2)光催化材料掺杂到硅丙乳液中制备了光催化涂料,均匀喷涂到混凝土净浆块表面形成均一的涂层。采用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、傅立叶变换红外光谱仪(FT-IR)、紫外-可见漫反射光谱仪(DRS)和稳态荧光光谱仪(PL)等对光催化材料进行了表征。结果表明:N-TiO_(2)/SiO_(2)光催化材料的光催化活性比纯相TiO_(2)的优异,全光谱照射30 min内甲基橙降解率达到了99.75%,这得益于非金属N的掺杂拓宽了光谱吸收范围,实现了高效的光电子-空穴分离。涂层表现出优异的光催化活性和稳定性,全光谱照射10 h内甲基橙的降解率达到了94.78%,喷涂光催化涂料的混凝土净浆块置于自然环境下日晒雨淋35 d内甲基橙的降解率为90.25%,光催化涂层表现出良好的稳定性。N-TiO_(2)/SiO_(2)的掺杂虽然影响了光催化涂层的黏结强度和吸水性,但仍达到了聚合物水泥防水涂料黏结强度Ⅲ型要求和外墙涂料吸水性Ⅲ级要求,可以应用于室内外建筑工程项目。

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of (Z)-Methyl-3-methoxy-2-{2-[(4-(E-3-p-tolylacryloyl)phenoxy)methyl]phenyl}acrylate

The title compound,(Z)-methyl-3-methoxy-2-{2-[(4-(E-3-p-tolylacryloyl)phenoxy)-methyl]phenyl}acrylate,was synthesized and determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction.The crystal belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1 with a=8.0157(8),b=12.5748(13),c=13.3768(14)Å,α=64.770(2),β=75.720(2),γ=89.784(2)°,μ=0.085 mm^(-1),Mr=442.49,V=1174.1(2)Å3,Z=2,Dc=1.252 g/cm^(3),F(000)=468,T=294(2)K,R=0.0603 and wR=0.1498 for 2644 observed reflections with I〉2σ(I).X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the single crystal contains strong non-classical hydrogen bonds.The preliminary bioassay showed that the title compound exhibits inhibitory activity against the Pseudoperoniospora cubensis and Rhizoctonia solani at the test concentration of 200 mg/L.

Synthesis of Ethyl 3-Fluoroalkyl-3-Halo Acrylate With CH_2N_2

When ethyl 3-fluoroalkyl-3-haloacrylate was treated with excess CH2N2,1-methyl-3-ethoxycarbonyl-4-fluoroalkylpyr azoles(3)and 1-methyl-5-ethoxycarbonyl-4-fluoroalkylpyrazoles(4)were obtained with a ratio of 90-95:10-5 in good yield.

Swelling Properties of New Hydrogels Based on the Dimethyl Amino Ethyl Acrylate Methyl Chloride Quaternary Salt with Acrylic Acid and 2-Methylene Butane-1,4-Dioic Acid Monomers in Aqueous Solutions

Hydrogels of dimethylaminoethyl acrylate methyl chloride quaternary salt (Q9) have been synthesized with different monomer ratio by copolymerization of this poorly studied monomer either with acrylic acid or with 2-methylene bu-tane-1,4-dioic acid. Hydrogel swelling was measured as a function of the composition of the hydrogel and of the crosslinking agent ratio. High values of swelling have been obtained at very high crosslinking values (【14 wt %) and the equilibrium swelling was reached at very low time (less than 15 minutes). The swelling isotherms consisted of a steep initial portion and then levelled off as asymptotically to the equilibrium swelling limit. The experimental data suggest clearly that the swelling process obeys second-order kinetics. According to this, the kinetics rate constant and the equilibrium water content were determined at different comonomer composition and crosslinker concentration. The calculated kinetic constants ranged from 0.48 to 3.76 ×10-2 min-1 for poly (acrylic acid-co-Q9) hydrogels and from 0.68 to 4.0 ×10-2 min-1 for poly (2-methylene butane-1,4-dioic acid-co-Q9) hydrogels depending on the hydrogels composition. The diffusion process was evaluated for each hydrogel showing a non-Fickian type diffusion. In all cases was observed a considerable increase in diffusion coefficient as Q9 content increases.

XRD Pattern of Liquid Crystal Monomer Acrylate That Conjugated with Cholesterol and p-Hydroxyphenyl-2-Methyl Butanoic

It was successfully synthesized liquid crystal monomer acrylate that conjugated with two mesogens were cholesterol and p-hydroxyphenyl-2-methyl Butanoat which called MA （monomer cholesteryl acrylate） and monomer （S）-（＋）-4-（2-Methyl butanoat-l-butyloxy） phenyl 4-[1-（propenoyloxy） butyloxy] benzoate （MB）. Two monomers were characterized by DSC （differential scanning calorimetry）, POM （polarization optical microscopy） and XRD （X-ray diffraction）. Mesophase temperatures of MA and MB are 81.28 ~C and 54.36~C, respectively. Textures analysis by POM shows that MA was oily streak and MB was schlieren. XRD pattern shows the strongest three peaks of MA at room temperature which are （20, deg）： 2.7153, 5.2992 and 18.8500. The Strongest three peaks of MB at room temperature are （20, deg）： 9.1726, 9.7707 and 12.5389. XRD pattern of MA and MB at mesophase and above mesophase temperature that each peaks disappear.

Cooperative catalytic effects between the penta-coordinated Al and Al_(2)O_(3)in Al_(2)O_(3)-AlPO_(4)for aldol condensation of methyl acetate with formaldehyde to methyl acrylate

The bare amorphous Al_(2)O_(3)-AlPO_(4)and Cs/Al_(2)O_(3)-AlPO_(4)catalysts were developed for the aldol condensation of methyl acetate with formaldehyde to methyl acrylate.The structure and property of catalyst were characterized by XRD,XPS,BET,Pyridine-IR,FT-IR,^(27)Al-MASNMR,NH_(3)-/CO_(2)-TPD and SEM.The correlation between structural features and acid-base properties was established,and the loading effect of the cesium species was investigated.Due to cooperative catalytic effects between the penta-coordinated Al and Al_(2)O_(3),the weak-Ⅱacid and medium acid site densities and the product selectivity were improved.While the basic site densities of these catalysts were almost in proportion to the conversion of methyl acetate.The loaded Cs could form new basic sites and change the distribution of acid sites which further enhance the catalytic performance.As a result,the 10Cs/8AlP was proved to be an optimal catalyst with the yield and selectivity of 21.2%and 85%for methyl acrylate respectively.During the reaction,a deactivation behavior was observed on 10Cs/8AlP catalyst due to the carbon deposition,however,it could be regenerated by thermal treatment in the air atmosphere at 400℃.

STRUCTURE OF 1-BROMOMETHYL-7, 7-DIMETHYLBICYCLO[2.2.1]HEPT-2-YL ACRYLATE AND THE PROPERTIES OF ITS POLYMER

In this paper, the structure of 1-bromomethyl-7,7-dimethyl btcyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl acrylate has been studied by X-ray diffraction, and the relation between the molecular structure and the properties of polymerization and its polymer have been discussed.

SYNTHESES OF A NOVEL POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTITUTED 2-HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE AND ITS COPOLYMERS

Polyfluoroalkyl substituted 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate 6 was synthesized in six steps usingglycerol as a starting material. A preliminary investigation has been taken on the synthesisand characterization of copolymers of 6 and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate.

量子点修饰g-C_(3)N_(4)@Fe_(2)O_(3)纳米杂化材料的制备及在水性环氧-丙烯酸酯乳液中的应用

水性环氧-丙烯酸酯乳液(WEP)因污染小、附着力好、耐候性好被广泛应用于涂料领域,但其不尽如意的耐腐蚀性大大限制了其在防腐涂料领域的应用。文中采用煅烧法制备了g-C_(3)N_(4)@Fe_(2)O_(3)纳米杂化材料,微波法制备了柠檬酸碳量子点溶液,通过傅里叶变换红外光谱、X射线衍射分析、X射线光电子能谱仪和透射电子显微镜分析了g-C_(3)N_(4)@Fe_(2)O_(3)杂化粒子的结构和形态,采用扫描电子显微镜观察了复合涂层的形貌,通过电化学阻抗谱和盐雾实验研究了WEP、g-C_(3)N_(4)@Fe_(2)O_(3)/WEP、经量子点修饰的g-C_(3)N_(4)@Fe_(2)O_(3)/WEP涂层的耐腐性能。结果表明,Fe_(2)O_(3)粒子成功负载到了g-C_(3)N_(4)纳米片上,经柠檬酸量子点修饰后,g-C_(3)N_(4)@Fe_(2)O_(3)在WEP中具有良好的分散性,经柠檬酸量子点修饰的g-C_(3)N_(4)@Fe_(2)O_(3)/WEP乳液涂膜在质量分数3.5%NaCl溶液中浸泡1 d时阻抗高达1.5×10^(10)Ω·cm^(2),较纯WEP乳液涂膜高出2个数量级;浸泡7 d后,复合涂层阻抗值仍高达8.7×10^(9)Ω·cm^(2);盐雾168 h后复合涂层表面锈蚀较少。

改性纳米SiO_(2)-苯丙乳液混凝土复合防护涂层的制备及性能研究

采用硅烷偶联剂KH560对纳米SiO_(2)进行接枝改性,通过傅里叶红外变换光谱、热重分析及微观形貌分析等方法研究了KH560对纳米SiO_(2)改性机理的影响,探究了改性SiO_(2)-苯丙乳液复合涂层中掺入一定质量分数的改性纳米SiO_(2)对混凝土抗硫酸盐溶液冻融性能的影响,并分析了改性纳米SiO_(2)对苯丙乳液涂层的增强机理。结果表明:采用KH560改性后,纳米SiO_(2)颗粒的团聚状态得到了显著改善,热稳定性提高;当改性纳米SiO_(2)的质量分数为4%时,C4复合涂层对混凝土的防护作用最好,此时混凝土抗硫酸盐溶液冻融等级由F100~F150提升到F300以上;300次硫酸盐溶液冻融循环后,混凝土的质量损失率仅为0.35%,相对动弹性模量为96.2%,此时混凝土内部结构并未发生明显破坏。

玉米芯半纤维素基水凝胶对Pb^(2+)吸附性能和机理

以玉米芯半纤维素(木聚糖)为原料,以丙烯酸(AA)、N-异丙基丙烯酰胺(NIPAm)为功能单体,N,N′-亚甲基双丙烯酰胺(MBA)为交联剂,在光引发剂安息香二甲醚(DMPA)紫外引发下,通过接枝聚合,制备水凝胶吸附剂,利用红外光谱(FT-IR)、扫描电镜(SEM)分析水凝胶吸附金属离子前后的结构,并研究pH、吸附剂用量、温度、金属离子初始浓度、吸附时间对Pb^(2+)吸附性能的影响。结果表明:吸附平衡时间约为300min,对Pb^(2+)的最大吸附容量为1095mg/g。水凝胶对金属离子的吸附为离子交换机制,吸附行为符合动力学准二级模型和Langmuir方程,半纤维素基水凝胶对重金属废水具有显著的吸附效果,可以作为重金属废水处理用的生物质吸附剂。

Synergistic extraction of rare earth by mixtures of 2-ethylhexyl phosphoric acid mono-2-ethylhexyl ester and di-(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid from sulfuric acid medium

The extraction of Nd^3＋ and Sm^3＋, including the extraction and stripping capability as well as the separation effect of Nd^3＋ or Sm^3＋, from a sulfuric acid medium, by mixtures of di-（2-ethylhexyl） phosphoric acid （HDEHP, H2A2（0）） and 2-ethylhexyl phosphoric acid mono-2-ethylhexyl ester （HEH/EHP, H2L2（0）） were studied. The distribution ratios and synergistic coefficients of Nd^3＋ and Sm^3＋ in different acidities were also determined. A synergistic extractive effect was found when HDEHP and HEH/EHP were used as mixed extractants for Sm^3＋ or Nd^3＋. The chemical compositions of the extracted complex were determined as Nd.（HA2）2-HL2 and Sm.（HA2）2-HL2. The extraction equilibrium constants, enthalpy change, and entropy change of the extraction reaction were also determined.

Preparation and Surface Properties of Silicon-Containing Waterborne Polyurethane Functionalized with Fluorine-Containing Acrylate and Micro-Nano Silica

In order to prepare hydrophobic waterborne polyurethane coatings with better performances, the silicon-containing waterborne polyurethane（SiWPU） with functional chain extender hydroxyethyl acrylate（HEA） was prepared first, and then a series of silicon＆fluorine-containing polyurethane/acrylate（FSiPUA） emulsions were obtained with flourine containing acrylic monomer by seed emulsion polymerization, introducing micro-nano SiO2 into FSiPUA emulsion to make the final hybrid emulsion. The properties of Si WPU, FSiPUA and SiO2/FSiPUA were investigated by fourier transform infrared spectra（FTIR）, transmission electron microscope（TEM）, Scanning Electron Microscope（SEM） and some other analytical methods. The results revealed that FSiPUA emulsion particles possessed composite core-shell structure and FSiPUA films with suitable ratio performed better than Si WPU films in hardness, water resistance and solvent resistance. The SiO2/FSiPUA films with micro-nano dual roughness structure showed a water contact angle of 136° with good resistance to acid and alkali.

Glycerin Monostearate Aggravates Male Reproductive Toxicity Caused by Di(2-ethylhexyl)Phthalate in Rats

Human beings are increasingly exposed to phthalates,which are a group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break,and simultaneously ingesting abundant food emulsifiers via daily diet.The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the food emulsifier glycerin monostearate(GMS)on male reproductive toxicity caused by di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate(DEHP,one of the phthalates)and explore the underlying mechanism.Thirty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into control group,DEHP group and DEHP+GMS group.Rats in the DEHP group and DEHP+GMS group were orally administered with 200 mg/kg/d DEHP with or without 20 mg/kg/d GMS.After 30 days of continuous intervention,it was found that the serum testosterone level was significantly lowered in DEHP group and DEHP+GMS group than that in control group(P<0.01).The serum testosterone level and the relative testis weight were significantly decreased in the DEHP+GMS group as compared with those in the DEHP group and control group(P<0.05).More spermatids were observed to be shed off in DEHP+GMS group than in DEHP group.The expression levels of cell cycle checkpoint kinase 1(Chkl),cell division cycle gene 2(Cdc2),and cyclin-dependent kinase 2(CDK2)were down-regulated in DEHP group,and this tendency was more significant in DEHP+GMS group(P<0.05 or P<0.01).There was no significant difference in the P-glycoprotein(P-gp)expression between DEHP group and control group.However,P-gp was markedly down-regulated in DEHP+GMS group(P<O.Ol).The results indicated that the food emulsifier GMS aggravated the toxicity of DEHP on male reproduction by inhibiting the cell cycle of testicular cells and the expression of P-gp in testis tissues.