Objective The dissolution and precipitation of carbonate during burial diagenetic process controls the reservoir property in deep buried strata. The geological process related with it has become a research focus durin...Objective The dissolution and precipitation of carbonate during burial diagenetic process controls the reservoir property in deep buried strata. The geological process related with it has become a research focus during recent years. The most important dissolution fluids to carbonates are probably H2S and CO2 as byproducts of sulfate reduction in deep-buried setting with sulfate minerals, but carbonates are more soluble in relatively low temperature, which is the so-called retrograde solubility. Several geological processes can result in the decrease of temperature, including the upward migration of thermal fluids and tectonic uplift.展开更多
Study of the thermodynamic behaviour of CaCl2-H2O-CO2 systems is important in different scientific areas in the chemical and petroleum engineering fields. For example, a system including salt- H20-CO2 is a common syst...Study of the thermodynamic behaviour of CaCl2-H2O-CO2 systems is important in different scientific areas in the chemical and petroleum engineering fields. For example, a system including salt- H20-CO2 is a common system in CO2 geological storage. During carbonate matrix acidizing, this mixture also appears as the spent acid. Hence, study of the behaviour of this system and the solubility of CO2 in CaCl2 brine in different thermodynamic conditions is critical. In this study, CO2 solubility in 0, 1.90 and 4.80 mol/L CaCl2 solutions at 328.15 to 375.15 K and 68.9 to 206.8 bar were measured. These values are normal for oil reservoirs. A popular thermodynamic model is available in the literature for estimating the CO2 solubility in pure water and NaC1 solutions. In this paper, the available model was modified by experimental work to be applicable for CaCl2 as well. Based on the measured data, the component interaction parameters in the base model were adjusted for a CaCl2-H2O-CO2 system. The developed model could predict CO2 solubility in different conditions with remarkable accuracy, particularly for high concentration solutions and at high pressures. This improvement is up to 65% better than in the base model. This model can be used in Darcy scale models for predicting wormhole propagation during carbonate matrix acidizing.展开更多
In this paper,the solubility of 4-nitroimidazole in twelve pure solvents(toluene,benzene,1,4-dioxane,acetonitrile,ethyl acetate,acetone,GBL,ethanol,methanol,n-butanol,DMF and NMP)were determined by using the laser mon...In this paper,the solubility of 4-nitroimidazole in twelve pure solvents(toluene,benzene,1,4-dioxane,acetonitrile,ethyl acetate,acetone,GBL,ethanol,methanol,n-butanol,DMF and NMP)were determined by using the laser monitoring system from 278.15 K to 323.15 K under 101.1 k Pa,which are 0.00018–0.00070,0.00021–0.00073,0.00034–0.00092,0.00038–0.00142,0.00047–0.00120,0.00126–0.00303,0.00225–0.00517,0.00310–0.00724,0.00467–0.00982,0.00453–0.01940,0.01947–0.04652,and 0.04670–0.07452,respectively.At constant temperature,the mole fraction solubility of 4-nitroimidazole were increased as the following order:toluene<benzene<1,4-dioxane<(ethyl acetate or acetonitrile)<acetone<GBL<ethanol<(methanol or nbutanol)<DMF<NMP,and the solubility of 4-nitroimidazole in(ethyl acetate,acetonitrile)and(methanol,n-butanol)had an intersection point at 297.55 K and 281.85 K,respectively.The solubility of 4-nitroimidazole could be increased with increasing temperature in twelve pure solvents.The ideal model,modified Apelblat equation,polynomial empirical equation,andλh equation were used to correlate the experimental values.The experimental solubility values were employed to calculate the standard dissolution enthalpy,standard dissolution entropy and Gibbs energy.The dissolution of 4-nitroimidazole could be an endothermic process in twelve pure solvents.The determination and fitting solubility of 4-nitroimidazole have important guiding significance for the purification and crystallization of its preparation process.展开更多
The solubility of 2,3,4-trichloro-1,5-dinitrobenzene(TCDNB) was measured by a laser dynamic method over the temperature range from 278.15 K to 323.15 K under 0.1 MPa in fifteen mono-solvents(methanol,ethanol,isopropan...The solubility of 2,3,4-trichloro-1,5-dinitrobenzene(TCDNB) was measured by a laser dynamic method over the temperature range from 278.15 K to 323.15 K under 0.1 MPa in fifteen mono-solvents(methanol,ethanol,isopropanol,n-butanol,toluene,dichloromethane,chloroform,tetrachloromethane,1,2-dichloroethane,acetone,ethyl acetate,acetonitrile,N-methylpyrrolidone(NMP),N,Ndimethylformamide dimethyl sulfoxide(DMF),dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO).The solubility of TCDNB could be increased with increasing temperature in fifteen mono-solvents.TCDNB solubility is in the following order at 298.15 K:NMP>DMF>DMSO>toluene>acetone>ethyl acetate>dichloromethane>1,2-dich loroethane>chloroform>acetonitrile>tetrachloromethane>methanol>ethanol>n-butanol>isopropanol.The KAT-LSER model was used to investigate the solvent effect,which revealed that the hydrogen bond acidity of solvents has a greater effect on TCDNB solubility.The van't Hoff model,the modified Apelblat model,theλh model,and the non-random two liquid(NRTL)model were used to correlate the solubility of TCDNB.The calculated solubility data agreed well with the experimental data,and the modified Apelblat model fit best.Furthermore,the van't Hoff and Gibbs equations were also used to calculate the dissolution thermodynamic properties of TCDNB in various solvents.TCDNB dissolution could be an enthalpy-driven,non-spontaneous,and endothermic process in fifteen mono-solvents.The determination and fitting solubility of TCDNB,as well as the calculation of its thermodynamic properties,would be critical in the purification and crystallization of its preparation process research.展开更多
Solid–liquid phase equilibrium data for binary(L-arabinose–water) and(D-xylose–water) systems at temperatures from(269.85–298.05) K and ternary(L-arabinose–D-xylose–water) system at temperatures of 273.85 K,278....Solid–liquid phase equilibrium data for binary(L-arabinose–water) and(D-xylose–water) systems at temperatures from(269.85–298.05) K and ternary(L-arabinose–D-xylose–water) system at temperatures of 273.85 K,278.85 K and 284.45 K were measured at atmospheric pressure.The ternary phase diagrams of the systems were constructed on the base of the measured solubility.Two pure solid phases were formed at given temperatures,including pure L-arabinose and pure D-xylose,which were con firmed and determined by the method of Schreinemakers' wet residue.At the same temperature,the crystallization region of L-arabinose was larger than D-xylose's.The acquired solubility data were then correlated using the NRTL model,Wilson model and Xu model.The calculated solubility with the three models agreed well with the experimental values.展开更多
The aim of present study was to measure and correlate the solubility of poorly water-soluble flavonoid diosmin in water, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol （IPA）, polyethylene glycol-400 （PEG-400） and β-cyclodextrin （β...The aim of present study was to measure and correlate the solubility of poorly water-soluble flavonoid diosmin in water, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol （IPA）, polyethylene glycol-400 （PEG-400） and β-cyclodextrin （β-CD） aqueous solution （0.02 mol·L^-1 ）. The solubility of diosmio was measured using the shake flask method from （298.15 to 333.15） K at atmospheric pressure. The experimental solubilities of diosmin were regressed by the modified Apelblat model with a relative deviation in the range of 0.048% to 5.940%. The correlation coefficients were observed in the range of 0.9957 to 0.9995. The solubility of diosmin was found to be increased with temperature in all sample matrices investigated. The mole fraction solubility of diosmin was found to be higher in 5-CD aqueous solution and PEG-400 as compared to water, ethanol and IPA. Based on solubility data of present study, diosmin was considered as practically insoluble in water, insoluble in ethanol ＆ IPA and soluble in PEG- 400 and β-CD aqueous solution.展开更多
Solubility of quinine in supercritical carbon dioxide(SCCO_2) was experimentally measured in the pressure range of 8 to 24 MPa, at three constant temperatures: 308.15 K, 318.15 K and 328.15 K. Measurement was carried ...Solubility of quinine in supercritical carbon dioxide(SCCO_2) was experimentally measured in the pressure range of 8 to 24 MPa, at three constant temperatures: 308.15 K, 318.15 K and 328.15 K. Measurement was carried out in a semi-dynamic system. Experimental data were correlated by iso-fugacity model(based on cubic equations of state, CEOS), Modified Mendez–Santiago–Teja(MST) and Modified Bartle semi-empirical models. Two cubic equations of state: Peng–Robinson(PR) and Dashtizadeh–Pazuki–Ghotbi–Taghikhani(DPTG) were adopted for calculation of equilibrium parameters in CEOS modeling. Interaction coefficients(k_(ij)& l_(ij)) of van der Waals(vdW) mixing rules were considered as the correlation parameters in CEOS-based modeling and their contribution to the accuracy of model was investigated. Average Absolute Relative Deviation(AARD) between correlated and experimental data was calculated and compared as the index of validity and accuracy for different modeling systems. In this basis it was realized that the semi-empirical equations especially Modified MST can accurately support the theoretical studies on phase equilibrium behavior of quinine–SCCO_2 media. Among the cubic equations of state DPGT within two-parametric vd W mixing rules provided the best data fitting and PR within one-parametric vd W mixing rules demonstrated the highest deviation respecting to the experimental data. Overall, in each individual modeling system the best fitting was observed on the data points attained at 318 K, which could be perhaps due to the moderate thermodynamic state of supercritical phase.展开更多
2,4(5)-Dinitroimidazole(2,4(5)-DNI)is an important organic intermediate,and itself can also be used for energetic material.In this work,the solubility of 2,4(5)-DNI in(methanol+water,acetonitrile+water,acetone+water)b...2,4(5)-Dinitroimidazole(2,4(5)-DNI)is an important organic intermediate,and itself can also be used for energetic material.In this work,the solubility of 2,4(5)-DNI in(methanol+water,acetonitrile+water,acetone+water)binary solvents were measured by using a dynamic test method from 278.15 K to 323.15 K under 101.1 k Pa.The Jouyban–Acree model,van't Hoff–Jouyban–Acree model,Apelblat–Jouyb an–Acree model,Ma model,and Sun model were used to correlate the experimental data.The values of relative average deviation(RAD)and root-mean-square deviation(RMSD)were very small,indicating that the error between the experimental value and the correlated value was very small.The thermodynamic parameters such as dissolution enthalpy,dissolution entropy and Gibbs energy were calculated based on solubility data.High-purity of 2,4(5)-DNI was efficiently obtained by using cooling and dilution crystallization method.展开更多
2,4(5)-Dinitroimidazole(2,4(5)-DNI) is an important energetic material, and it is also an important precursor for the preparation of drugs and energetic materials. In this study, the solubility of 2,4(5)-DNI in eleven...2,4(5)-Dinitroimidazole(2,4(5)-DNI) is an important energetic material, and it is also an important precursor for the preparation of drugs and energetic materials. In this study, the solubility of 2,4(5)-DNI in eleven pure solvents(chlorobenzene, benzene, 1,2-dichloroethane, toluene, water, isopropyl alcohol,ethyl acetate, acetonitrile, methanol, 1,4-dioxane and acetone) were measured by using a dynamic test method from 278.15 K to 323.15 K under 101.1 kPa. Four solubility models were used to fit the experimental data, which were ideal model, modified Apelblat equation, polynomial empirical equation, and λh equation. Meanwhile, the relative average deviation and root-mean-square deviation between the experimental data and the fitted data were also calculated. Furthermore, the three thermodynamic parameters,i.e., dissolution enthalpy, dissolution entropy and Gibbs energy were obtained based on solubility data.Finally, the crude product of 2,4(5)-DNI was crystallized with acetone as solvent, and the purity of the crystalline product was greater than 99.5%.展开更多
Alzheimer’s disease(AD),one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases worldwide,is characterised by the self-assembly of amyloid-β peptides(Aβ)in senile plaques,which are also rich in metal ions such as Cu and ...Alzheimer’s disease(AD),one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases worldwide,is characterised by the self-assembly of amyloid-β peptides(Aβ)in senile plaques,which are also rich in metal ions such as Cu and Zn.Here,we investigated the influence of Zn(Ⅱ)ions on the self-and co-assembly of Aβ_(1-40) and N-terminally truncated Aβ_(4-40) peptides,the two most prevalent Aβ peptides in the brain.The Zn(Ⅱ)coordination site in the soluble model peptide Aβ_(4-16 )was investigated for the first time through pH-dependent X-ray absorption spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance measurements,suggesting the formation of two species around neutral pH,depending on the(de)protonation of the N-terminal amine.The Zn(Ⅱ)affinity was assessed via robust competition experiments,showing that Aβ_(4-16) has a four-fold lower affinity than Aβ_(1-16).The self-assembly of Aβ_(1-40) and Aβ_(4-40),and their co-assembly were monitored in the presence of various Zn(Ⅱ)levels,which revealed an important concentration-dependent modulatory effect of Zn(Ⅱ)ions.In particular,the interplay between Zn(Ⅱ),Aβ_(1-40) and Aβ_(4-40),compared to either binary Zn-Aβ_(x-40) systems,promotes the formation of ill-defined assemblies regarded as more toxic than fibrils.This study provides more biologically relevant insights into the complex interaction between Zn(Ⅱ)ions and the two major forms of Aβ peptides detected in senile plaques,underscoring their significance in the pathophysiology of AD.展开更多
基金financially supported by the NationalScience Foundation of China(grants No.41402293 and 41502089)the China Geological Survey Program (grant No.121201021000150009)
文摘Objective The dissolution and precipitation of carbonate during burial diagenetic process controls the reservoir property in deep buried strata. The geological process related with it has become a research focus during recent years. The most important dissolution fluids to carbonates are probably H2S and CO2 as byproducts of sulfate reduction in deep-buried setting with sulfate minerals, but carbonates are more soluble in relatively low temperature, which is the so-called retrograde solubility. Several geological processes can result in the decrease of temperature, including the upward migration of thermal fluids and tectonic uplift.
文摘Study of the thermodynamic behaviour of CaCl2-H2O-CO2 systems is important in different scientific areas in the chemical and petroleum engineering fields. For example, a system including salt- H20-CO2 is a common system in CO2 geological storage. During carbonate matrix acidizing, this mixture also appears as the spent acid. Hence, study of the behaviour of this system and the solubility of CO2 in CaCl2 brine in different thermodynamic conditions is critical. In this study, CO2 solubility in 0, 1.90 and 4.80 mol/L CaCl2 solutions at 328.15 to 375.15 K and 68.9 to 206.8 bar were measured. These values are normal for oil reservoirs. A popular thermodynamic model is available in the literature for estimating the CO2 solubility in pure water and NaC1 solutions. In this paper, the available model was modified by experimental work to be applicable for CaCl2 as well. Based on the measured data, the component interaction parameters in the base model were adjusted for a CaCl2-H2O-CO2 system. The developed model could predict CO2 solubility in different conditions with remarkable accuracy, particularly for high concentration solutions and at high pressures. This improvement is up to 65% better than in the base model. This model can be used in Darcy scale models for predicting wormhole propagation during carbonate matrix acidizing.
基金supported by the Military Chemistry and Pyrotechnics National Defense Specialty Fund for North University of China。
文摘In this paper,the solubility of 4-nitroimidazole in twelve pure solvents(toluene,benzene,1,4-dioxane,acetonitrile,ethyl acetate,acetone,GBL,ethanol,methanol,n-butanol,DMF and NMP)were determined by using the laser monitoring system from 278.15 K to 323.15 K under 101.1 k Pa,which are 0.00018–0.00070,0.00021–0.00073,0.00034–0.00092,0.00038–0.00142,0.00047–0.00120,0.00126–0.00303,0.00225–0.00517,0.00310–0.00724,0.00467–0.00982,0.00453–0.01940,0.01947–0.04652,and 0.04670–0.07452,respectively.At constant temperature,the mole fraction solubility of 4-nitroimidazole were increased as the following order:toluene<benzene<1,4-dioxane<(ethyl acetate or acetonitrile)<acetone<GBL<ethanol<(methanol or nbutanol)<DMF<NMP,and the solubility of 4-nitroimidazole in(ethyl acetate,acetonitrile)and(methanol,n-butanol)had an intersection point at 297.55 K and 281.85 K,respectively.The solubility of 4-nitroimidazole could be increased with increasing temperature in twelve pure solvents.The ideal model,modified Apelblat equation,polynomial empirical equation,andλh equation were used to correlate the experimental values.The experimental solubility values were employed to calculate the standard dissolution enthalpy,standard dissolution entropy and Gibbs energy.The dissolution of 4-nitroimidazole could be an endothermic process in twelve pure solvents.The determination and fitting solubility of 4-nitroimidazole have important guiding significance for the purification and crystallization of its preparation process.
文摘The solubility of 2,3,4-trichloro-1,5-dinitrobenzene(TCDNB) was measured by a laser dynamic method over the temperature range from 278.15 K to 323.15 K under 0.1 MPa in fifteen mono-solvents(methanol,ethanol,isopropanol,n-butanol,toluene,dichloromethane,chloroform,tetrachloromethane,1,2-dichloroethane,acetone,ethyl acetate,acetonitrile,N-methylpyrrolidone(NMP),N,Ndimethylformamide dimethyl sulfoxide(DMF),dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO).The solubility of TCDNB could be increased with increasing temperature in fifteen mono-solvents.TCDNB solubility is in the following order at 298.15 K:NMP>DMF>DMSO>toluene>acetone>ethyl acetate>dichloromethane>1,2-dich loroethane>chloroform>acetonitrile>tetrachloromethane>methanol>ethanol>n-butanol>isopropanol.The KAT-LSER model was used to investigate the solvent effect,which revealed that the hydrogen bond acidity of solvents has a greater effect on TCDNB solubility.The van't Hoff model,the modified Apelblat model,theλh model,and the non-random two liquid(NRTL)model were used to correlate the solubility of TCDNB.The calculated solubility data agreed well with the experimental data,and the modified Apelblat model fit best.Furthermore,the van't Hoff and Gibbs equations were also used to calculate the dissolution thermodynamic properties of TCDNB in various solvents.TCDNB dissolution could be an enthalpy-driven,non-spontaneous,and endothermic process in fifteen mono-solvents.The determination and fitting solubility of TCDNB,as well as the calculation of its thermodynamic properties,would be critical in the purification and crystallization of its preparation process research.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21376231)
文摘Solid–liquid phase equilibrium data for binary(L-arabinose–water) and(D-xylose–water) systems at temperatures from(269.85–298.05) K and ternary(L-arabinose–D-xylose–water) system at temperatures of 273.85 K,278.85 K and 284.45 K were measured at atmospheric pressure.The ternary phase diagrams of the systems were constructed on the base of the measured solubility.Two pure solid phases were formed at given temperatures,including pure L-arabinose and pure D-xylose,which were con firmed and determined by the method of Schreinemakers' wet residue.At the same temperature,the crystallization region of L-arabinose was larger than D-xylose's.The acquired solubility data were then correlated using the NRTL model,Wilson model and Xu model.The calculated solubility with the three models agreed well with the experimental values.
基金supported by the Deanship of Scientific Research, Salman Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia (47H/1433)
文摘The aim of present study was to measure and correlate the solubility of poorly water-soluble flavonoid diosmin in water, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol （IPA）, polyethylene glycol-400 （PEG-400） and β-cyclodextrin （β-CD） aqueous solution （0.02 mol·L^-1 ）. The solubility of diosmio was measured using the shake flask method from （298.15 to 333.15） K at atmospheric pressure. The experimental solubilities of diosmin were regressed by the modified Apelblat model with a relative deviation in the range of 0.048% to 5.940%. The correlation coefficients were observed in the range of 0.9957 to 0.9995. The solubility of diosmin was found to be increased with temperature in all sample matrices investigated. The mole fraction solubility of diosmin was found to be higher in 5-CD aqueous solution and PEG-400 as compared to water, ethanol and IPA. Based on solubility data of present study, diosmin was considered as practically insoluble in water, insoluble in ethanol ＆ IPA and soluble in PEG- 400 and β-CD aqueous solution.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(20976103)
文摘Solubility of quinine in supercritical carbon dioxide(SCCO_2) was experimentally measured in the pressure range of 8 to 24 MPa, at three constant temperatures: 308.15 K, 318.15 K and 328.15 K. Measurement was carried out in a semi-dynamic system. Experimental data were correlated by iso-fugacity model(based on cubic equations of state, CEOS), Modified Mendez–Santiago–Teja(MST) and Modified Bartle semi-empirical models. Two cubic equations of state: Peng–Robinson(PR) and Dashtizadeh–Pazuki–Ghotbi–Taghikhani(DPTG) were adopted for calculation of equilibrium parameters in CEOS modeling. Interaction coefficients(k_(ij)& l_(ij)) of van der Waals(vdW) mixing rules were considered as the correlation parameters in CEOS-based modeling and their contribution to the accuracy of model was investigated. Average Absolute Relative Deviation(AARD) between correlated and experimental data was calculated and compared as the index of validity and accuracy for different modeling systems. In this basis it was realized that the semi-empirical equations especially Modified MST can accurately support the theoretical studies on phase equilibrium behavior of quinine–SCCO_2 media. Among the cubic equations of state DPGT within two-parametric vd W mixing rules provided the best data fitting and PR within one-parametric vd W mixing rules demonstrated the highest deviation respecting to the experimental data. Overall, in each individual modeling system the best fitting was observed on the data points attained at 318 K, which could be perhaps due to the moderate thermodynamic state of supercritical phase.
文摘2,4(5)-Dinitroimidazole(2,4(5)-DNI)is an important organic intermediate,and itself can also be used for energetic material.In this work,the solubility of 2,4(5)-DNI in(methanol+water,acetonitrile+water,acetone+water)binary solvents were measured by using a dynamic test method from 278.15 K to 323.15 K under 101.1 k Pa.The Jouyban–Acree model,van't Hoff–Jouyban–Acree model,Apelblat–Jouyb an–Acree model,Ma model,and Sun model were used to correlate the experimental data.The values of relative average deviation(RAD)and root-mean-square deviation(RMSD)were very small,indicating that the error between the experimental value and the correlated value was very small.The thermodynamic parameters such as dissolution enthalpy,dissolution entropy and Gibbs energy were calculated based on solubility data.High-purity of 2,4(5)-DNI was efficiently obtained by using cooling and dilution crystallization method.
文摘2,4(5)-Dinitroimidazole(2,4(5)-DNI) is an important energetic material, and it is also an important precursor for the preparation of drugs and energetic materials. In this study, the solubility of 2,4(5)-DNI in eleven pure solvents(chlorobenzene, benzene, 1,2-dichloroethane, toluene, water, isopropyl alcohol,ethyl acetate, acetonitrile, methanol, 1,4-dioxane and acetone) were measured by using a dynamic test method from 278.15 K to 323.15 K under 101.1 kPa. Four solubility models were used to fit the experimental data, which were ideal model, modified Apelblat equation, polynomial empirical equation, and λh equation. Meanwhile, the relative average deviation and root-mean-square deviation between the experimental data and the fitted data were also calculated. Furthermore, the three thermodynamic parameters,i.e., dissolution enthalpy, dissolution entropy and Gibbs energy were obtained based on solubility data.Finally, the crude product of 2,4(5)-DNI was crystallized with acetone as solvent, and the purity of the crystalline product was greater than 99.5%.
基金the ANR SUPRAMY(ANR-21-CE06-0030)supported by the MITI 80PRIME program of the CNRS to N.V.and C.H.(contract#256994)the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility(ESRF,Grenoble)for the provision of synchrotron radiation facilities under proposal numbers LS-3238 and LS-3308.
文摘Alzheimer’s disease(AD),one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases worldwide,is characterised by the self-assembly of amyloid-β peptides(Aβ)in senile plaques,which are also rich in metal ions such as Cu and Zn.Here,we investigated the influence of Zn(Ⅱ)ions on the self-and co-assembly of Aβ_(1-40) and N-terminally truncated Aβ_(4-40) peptides,the two most prevalent Aβ peptides in the brain.The Zn(Ⅱ)coordination site in the soluble model peptide Aβ_(4-16 )was investigated for the first time through pH-dependent X-ray absorption spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance measurements,suggesting the formation of two species around neutral pH,depending on the(de)protonation of the N-terminal amine.The Zn(Ⅱ)affinity was assessed via robust competition experiments,showing that Aβ_(4-16) has a four-fold lower affinity than Aβ_(1-16).The self-assembly of Aβ_(1-40) and Aβ_(4-40),and their co-assembly were monitored in the presence of various Zn(Ⅱ)levels,which revealed an important concentration-dependent modulatory effect of Zn(Ⅱ)ions.In particular,the interplay between Zn(Ⅱ),Aβ_(1-40) and Aβ_(4-40),compared to either binary Zn-Aβ_(x-40) systems,promotes the formation of ill-defined assemblies regarded as more toxic than fibrils.This study provides more biologically relevant insights into the complex interaction between Zn(Ⅱ)ions and the two major forms of Aβ peptides detected in senile plaques,underscoring their significance in the pathophysiology of AD.
