Despite the rapid efficiency increase,tin halide perovskite solar cells are significantly behind their lead-based counterpart,with the highest reported efficiency of 15.38%.The main reason for this large difference is...Despite the rapid efficiency increase,tin halide perovskite solar cells are significantly behind their lead-based counterpart,with the highest reported efficiency of 15.38%.The main reason for this large difference is attributed to the instability of Sn^(2+),which easily oxidizes to Sn^(4+),creating Sn vacancies and increasing the open-circuit voltage loss.In this work,we implemented tin thiocyanate(Sn(SCN)_(2))as an additive for passivating the bulk defects of a germanium-doped tin halide perovskite film.Adding Sn^(2+)and SCN-ions reduces the Sn and iodine vacancies,limiting non-radiative recombination and favoring longer charge-carrier dynamics.Moreover,the addition of Sn(SCN)_(2) induces a higher film crystallinity and preferential orientation of the(l00)planes parallel to the substrate.The passivated devices showed improved photovoltaic parameters with the best open-circuit voltage of 0.716 V and the best efficiency of 12.22%,compared to 0.647 V and 10.2%for the reference device.In addition,the passivated solar cell retains 88.7%of its initial efficiency after 80 min of illumination under 100 mW cm^(-2) and is substantially better than the control device,which reaches 82.6%of its initial power conversion efficiency only after 30 min.This work demonstrates the passivation potential of tin-based additives,which combined with different counterions give a relatively large space of choices for passivation of Sn-based perovskites.展开更多
A simple and environmentally friendly method is described for the efficient conversion of alkyl halide to alkyl thiocyanate using tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB) as a phase transfer catalyst. The reactions occur i...A simple and environmentally friendly method is described for the efficient conversion of alkyl halide to alkyl thiocyanate using tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB) as a phase transfer catalyst. The reactions occur in water and furnish the corresponding alkyl thiocyanate in high yields. No evidence for the formation of isothiocyanates as by-product of the reaction was observed and the products were obtained in pure form without further purification.展开更多
1,4-Bis(triphenylphosphonium)-2-butene dichloride(BTPBDC) and 1,4-bis(triphenyl phosphonium)-2-butene dithiocyanate (BTPBDT) were prepared and used as phase-transfer catalysts.Alkyl halides were converted effi...1,4-Bis(triphenylphosphonium)-2-butene dichloride(BTPBDC) and 1,4-bis(triphenyl phosphonium)-2-butene dithiocyanate (BTPBDT) were prepared and used as phase-transfer catalysts.Alkyl halides were converted efficiently to the corresponding alkyl thiocyanates under mild reaction conditions in water.No evidence for the formation of isothiocyanates as by-product of the reaction was observed.展开更多
A hydrotalcite with Mg/AI molar ratio 2 was prepared by co-precipitation method and was characterized by XRD, TG/DTA, Zeta potential and BET surface area. The hydrotalcite was calcined at 500℃, with the dehydration f...A hydrotalcite with Mg/AI molar ratio 2 was prepared by co-precipitation method and was characterized by XRD, TG/DTA, Zeta potential and BET surface area. The hydrotalcite was calcined at 500℃, with the dehydration from interlayer, the dehydroxilation from the brucite-like layer and the decomposition of carbonate successively, transformed into the mixed oxide type. The removal of thiocyanate from aqueous solution by using the original hydrotalcite and calcined hydrotalcite (HTC-500) was investigated. The results showed that the thiocyanate adsorption capacity of calcined hydrotalcite was much higher than that of the original form. Calcined hydrotalcite was particularly effective at removing thiocyanate, and that the effective range of pH for the thiocyanate removal are between 5.5-10.0. The experimental data of thiocyanate removal fit nicely with Langmuir isotherm, and the saturated adsorption uptake was 96.2 mg SCN-/g HTC-500. The adsorption of thiocyanate by calcined hydrotalcite follows first-order kinetics. And the intercalation to the structure recovery for calcined hydrotalcite. But the presence of additional anions could affect the adsorption behavior of thiocyanate.展开更多
Schwertmannite is an amorphous iron(III)-oxyhydroxysulfate that forms in acid mine drainage(AMD) environments. The characteristic of high heavy metal adsorption capability makes schwertmannite a potentially useful, en...Schwertmannite is an amorphous iron(III)-oxyhydroxysulfate that forms in acid mine drainage(AMD) environments. The characteristic of high heavy metal adsorption capability makes schwertmannite a potentially useful, environmentally friendly material in wastewater treatment. Unstable schwertmannite is prone to recrystallization.Understanding the mechanisms that induce schwertmannite labilization and affect its capacity to remove heavy metals are of great environmental and geochemical significance.Thiocyanate(SCNˉ) is a hazardous pseudohalide that is also normally found in AMD.However, little is known about the impact of Fe(III)-binding ligand SCNˉ on schwertmannite stability and its subsequent capacity to bind trace elements. Here, we investigated the adsorption of SCNˉ on schwertmannite and subsequent mineral transformation to characterize this little-known process. The appearance of Fe2+indicated that the interactions between schwertmannite and SCNˉ may involve complexation and reduction reactions. Results showed that the majority of the adsorbed-SCNˉ was immobilized on schwertmannite during the 60-days transformation. The transformation rates of schwertmannite increased with increasing concentrations of SCNˉ. Goethite was detected as the dominant transformation product with or without SCNˉ. The mechanisms of SCNˉ-promoted dissolution of schwertmannite can be described as follows:(1) formation of Fe(III)–NCS complexes on the schwertmannite surface and in solution, a process which increases the reactivity of solid phase Fe(III);(2) the extraction of Fe(III) from schwertmannite by SCNˉ and subsequent schwertmannite dissolution; and(3) the formation of secondary minerals from extracted Fe(III). These findings may improve AMD treatment strategies and provide insight into the use and potential reuse of schwertmannite as a trace element sorbent.展开更多
Silica sulfuric acid was developed as a stable and efficient heterogeneous catalyst in organic synthesis. This solid acid catalyzed the regioselective ring opening of epoxides by thiocyanate anion to give thiocyanohyd...Silica sulfuric acid was developed as a stable and efficient heterogeneous catalyst in organic synthesis. This solid acid catalyzed the regioselective ring opening of epoxides by thiocyanate anion to give thiocyanohydrins as key intermediates in agricultural and pharmaceutical chemistry in high yields under solvent-free conditions.展开更多
A chitosan modified glassy carbon electrode(CMGCE) was employed for the determination of thiocyanate. The measurement was carried out by means of anodic stripping voltammetry. The effects of several experimental param...A chitosan modified glassy carbon electrode(CMGCE) was employed for the determination of thiocyanate. The measurement was carried out by means of anodic stripping voltammetry. The effects of several experimental parameters, such as pH, the amount of modifier, deposition potential and deposition time were studied for analytical application, respectively. A liner response was obtained in the concentration range of 3 5×10 -8 - 9.3×10 -7 g/mL of SCN -. The detection limit was found to be 1.9×10 -8 g/mL. The method was satisfactorily used to detect SCN - in saliva.展开更多
The commercialized poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate)(PEDOT:PSS)is usually used as hole transport layers(HTLs)in tin-based perovskite solar cells(TPSCs).However,the further development has been re...The commercialized poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate)(PEDOT:PSS)is usually used as hole transport layers(HTLs)in tin-based perovskite solar cells(TPSCs).However,the further development has been restricted due to the acidity that could damage the stability of TPSCs.Although the PEDOT:PSS solution can be diluted by water to decrease acidity and reduce the cost of device fabrication,the electrical conductivity will decrease obviously in diluted PEDOT:PSS solution.Herein,potassium thiocyanate(KSCN)is selected to regulate the properties of PEDOT:PSS HTLs from the diluted PEDOT:PSS aqueous solution by water with a volume ratio of 1:1 to prepare efficient TPSCs.The effect of KSCN addition on the structure and photoelectrical properties of PEDOT:PSS HTLs and TPSCs have been systematically studied.At the optimal KSCN concentration,the TPSCs based on KSCN-doped PEDOT:PSS HTLs(KSCN-PSCs)demonstrate the champion power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 8.39%,while the reference TPSCs only show a champioan PCE of 6.70%.The further analysis demonstrates that the KSCN additive increases the electrical conductivity of HTLs prepared by the diluted PEDOT:PSS solution,improves the microstructure of perovskite film,and inhibits carrier recombination in TPSCs,leading to the reduced hysteresis effect and enhanced PCE in KSCN-PSCs.This work gives a low-cost and practical strategy to develop a high-quality PEDOT:PSS HTLs from diluted PEDOT:PSS aqueous solution for efficient TPSCs.展开更多
A novel determination method of Ag^+ was established. In acetic acid-sodium acetate buffer (pH 5.0) medium, Ag^+ reacts with SCN^- to form AgSCN in the presence of TritonX-100,which results in an increase of reson...A novel determination method of Ag^+ was established. In acetic acid-sodium acetate buffer (pH 5.0) medium, Ag^+ reacts with SCN^- to form AgSCN in the presence of TritonX-100,which results in an increase of resonance light scattering (RLS)and giving a new RLS spectrum.The maximum RLS peak was at 585 nm,The enhancement of resonance light scattering at 585 nm was proportional to the concentration of Ag^+ ranging from 0.0045-4.00μg mL^-1 (r=9991),and the detection limit was 1.37 ng mL^-1 with the recovery of 97.70%- 104.80%。展开更多
A facile and environmentally friendly visible-light-induced three-component reaction of α-diazoesters,cyclic ethers and Na SCN to construct organic thiocyanates has been developed at room temperature. This reaction c...A facile and environmentally friendly visible-light-induced three-component reaction of α-diazoesters,cyclic ethers and Na SCN to construct organic thiocyanates has been developed at room temperature. This reaction could occur under photocatalyst-and additive-free conditions to afford a number of organic thiocyanates with moderate to good yield and favorable functional group tolerance.展开更多
Electrochemical tests were developed to investigate the electrochemical dissolution behavior of gold and its main coexistent sulfide minerals in acid thiocyanate solutions.The optimal leaching conditions for gold in a...Electrochemical tests were developed to investigate the electrochemical dissolution behavior of gold and its main coexistent sulfide minerals in acid thiocyanate solutions.The optimal leaching conditions for gold in acidic thiocyanate system were pH 2,0.15 mol·L^(-1) thiocyanate and 0.2 g·L^(-1)Fe^(3+).Fe^(3+) addition to the acidic thiocyanate system promoted gold dissolution significantly,arsenopyrite dissolution was inhibited,chalcopyrite dissolution was increased,and the dissolution behavior of other associated minerals remained mostly unchanged.Thiocyanate made gold and associated mineral leaching easier.The galvanic corrosion effect of gold and its main coexistent sulfide minerals in an acidic thiocyanate-free system was that the chalcocite,arsenopyrite and pyrite acted as a cathode to reduce anodic gold dissolution;galena as an anode undergoes oxidation to inhibit anodic gold dissolution.There was almost no galvanic corrosion behavior between stibnite,yellow sphalerite and black sphalerite and gold.Thiocyanate addition changed the galvanic corrosion behavior of stibnite and yellow sphalerite in the thiocyanate system,which inhibited anodic gold dissolution.In the acidic thiocyanate system in the presence of ferric iron,the arsenopyrite promoted anodic gold dissolution,the chalcocite and gold were mostly free of galvanic corrosion,and the remaining minerals inhibited anodic gold dissolution.展开更多
Bacterial strains in an activated sludge aerobic reactor from a coke wastewater were found to be able to utilize thiocyanate as carbon source when the thiocyanate-containing wastewater was deprived of carbon source. T...Bacterial strains in an activated sludge aerobic reactor from a coke wastewater were found to be able to utilize thiocyanate as carbon source when the thiocyanate-containing wastewater was deprived of carbon source. This study showed that three thiocyanate-oxidizing bacterial strains, Burkholderia sp., Chryseobacterium sp., and Ralstonia sp. were isolated from the activated sludge of a coke wastewater treatment plant as evidenced by the fact that complete decomposition of thiocyanate was achieved either by coculture or individual pure culture. The thiocyanate biodegradation by the coculture occurred with an optimal pH range between 6.5 and 8.5 and an optimal temperature range between 30°C and 40°C. The biodegradation kinetics of thiocyanate was well fitted with the Andrew-Haldane model, which demonstrated a distinct substrate concentration-inhibited bacterial growth pattern. The effects of different types of additional carbon, nitrogen or sulfur sources on thiocyanate biodegradation were also investigated. Analysis of the end-products indicated that thiocyanate degradation by these strains should proceed via two pathways.展开更多
For the first time,metal hydrogen sulfates and phosphates/silica gel have been studied as efficient and powerful solid acid catalysts in the ring opening of epoxides with thiocyanate anion.The most significant result ...For the first time,metal hydrogen sulfates and phosphates/silica gel have been studied as efficient and powerful solid acid catalysts in the ring opening of epoxides with thiocyanate anion.The most significant result was obtained by Al(HSO4)3/SiO2which afforded the corresponding β-hydroxy thiocyanates under mild reaction conditions and in very short reaction times.The cheapness, availability of the catalyst,ease of procedure and work-up make this method attractive for the organic synthesis.展开更多
Fast analysis of thiocyanate by ion-pair chromatography using a silica-based monolithic column and direct conductivity detection was carried out. Chromatographic separation was performed on a Chromolith Speed ROD RP-1...Fast analysis of thiocyanate by ion-pair chromatography using a silica-based monolithic column and direct conductivity detection was carried out. Chromatographic separation was performed on a Chromolith Speed ROD RP-18e using tetrabutylammonium hydroxide (TBA)-phthalic acid-acetonitrile as eluent. The effects of eluent concentration, eluent pH value, column temperature and flow rate on retention time of thiocyanate were investigated. The optimized chromatographic conditions for the determination of thiocyanate were as follows: 0.25 mmol/L TBA-0.18 mmol/L phthalate-7% acetonitrile (pH 5.5) as eluent, column temperature of 30 ℃, and flow rate of 6.0 mL/min. Retention time of thiocyanate was less than 1 min under the conditions. Common anions (Cl^-, NO3 , SO42 and I^- ) did not interfere with the determination of thiocyanate. Detection limit (S/N = 3) of thiocyanate was 0.96 mg/L. Calibration graph between peak area and the concentration of thiocyanate was linear in the range of 2.0- 100.0 mg/L. Relative standard deviation (RSD) of chromatographic peak area was 1.4% (n = 5). This method has been applied to the determination of thiocyanate in ionic liquids. Recoveries of thiocyanate after spiking were 100.5%.展开更多
A thiocyanate ion selective poly(aniline) solid contact electrode based on manganese complex of N,N’-bis-(4-phenylazosalicylidene)-o-phenylene diamine ionophore was successfully developed. The electrode exhibits a go...A thiocyanate ion selective poly(aniline) solid contact electrode based on manganese complex of N,N’-bis-(4-phenylazosalicylidene)-o-phenylene diamine ionophore was successfully developed. The electrode exhibits a good linear response of 58.1 mV/decade (at 20?C ± 0.2?C, r2 = 0.998) with in the concentration range of 1 × 10–1.0 ~ 1 × 10–5.8 M thiocyanate solution. The composition of this electrode was: ionophore 0.040, polyvinylchloride 0.300, dibutylphthalate 0.660 (mass). This dibutylphthalate plasticizer provides the best response characteristics. The electrode shows good selectivity for thiocyanate ion in comparison with any other anions and is suitable for use with aqueous solutions of pH 4.0 ~ 6.0. The standard deviations of the measured emf difference were ±1.70 and ±2.01 mV for thiocyanate sample solutions of 1.0 × 10–2 M and 1.0 × 10–3 M, respectively. The stabilization time was less than 170 sec. and response time was less than 17 sec.展开更多
Methylene bis(thiocyanate)(MBT) is insoluble in water, so suspension concentrate(SC) of MBT is extremely relied on surfactants. In this paper, SC of MBT was prepared with wet-grinding technology, and the effect of sur...Methylene bis(thiocyanate)(MBT) is insoluble in water, so suspension concentrate(SC) of MBT is extremely relied on surfactants. In this paper, SC of MBT was prepared with wet-grinding technology, and the effect of surfactants,such as Morwet D425(D425) and Morwet EFW(EFW)(two kinds of dispersant), on the Zeta potential and rheology behavior of MBT SC were investigated. The results showed that the Zeta potential absolute value of MBT SC increased with the increasing content of D425, and it decreased with the increasing content of EFW at acidic solution(pH = 4.5). In the combination system of D425 and EFW, Zeta potential of MBT SC decreased first and then increased with the increasing content of EFW. The relationship between shear rate(γ) and viscosity(η) was studied according to Herschel–Bulkley model: η = η0+ k/γ, and the relationship between shear rate(γ) and shear force(τ) was investigated according to:τ = τ0+Kγ~n. It was revealed that the mixed fluid belonged to Yield Pseudoplastic Fluid.展开更多
In this work,we investigate the effects of thiocyanate anions on the switching and the structure of poly(Nisopropylacrylamide)(PNIPAM)brushes using a molecular theory.Our model takes into consideration the PNIPAM–ani...In this work,we investigate the effects of thiocyanate anions on the switching and the structure of poly(Nisopropylacrylamide)(PNIPAM)brushes using a molecular theory.Our model takes into consideration the PNIPAM–anion bonds,the electrostatic effects and their explicit coupling to the PNIPAM conformations.It is found that at low thiocyanate anion concentration,as the anion concentration of thiocyanate increases,thiocyanate anions are more associated with PNIPAM chains through the PNIPAM–anion bonds,which contributes to stronger electrostatic repulsion and leads to an increase of lower critical solution temperature(LCST).By analyzing the average volume fractions of PNIPAM brushes,it is found that the PNIPAM brush presents a plateau structure.Our results show that the thiocyanate anions promote phase segregation due to the PNIPAM–anion bonds and the electrostatic effect.According to our model,the reduction of LCST can be explained as follows:at high thiocyanate anion concentration,with the increase of thiocyanate concentration,more ion bindings occurring between thiocyanate anions and PNIPAM chains will result in the increase of the hydrophobicity of PNIPAM chains;when the increase of electrostatic repulsion is insufficient to overcome the hydrophobic interaction of PNIPAM chains,it will lead to the reduction of brush height and LCST at high thiocyanate anion concentration.Our theoretical results are consistent with the experimental observations,and provide a fundamental understanding of the effects of thiocyanate on the LCST of PNIPAM brushes.展开更多
A new technique is developed for quantitative determination of rhenium in aqueous media containing molybdenum, iron and copper ions. The method seems easier and more accurate than the traditional ones. It consists of ...A new technique is developed for quantitative determination of rhenium in aqueous media containing molybdenum, iron and copper ions. The method seems easier and more accurate than the traditional ones. It consists of the formation of rhenium thiocyanate complex, which is extracted with chloroform at the presence of hydrochloric acid. This complex is a highly visible light absorbent that can easily be detected with the aid of a spectrophotometer. The maximum absorbance (λmax) observed for this complex was in the visible range of 430-435 nm. The experimental results showed that in a concentration range from 0.5-8 mg/L, the absorbance behavior of the rhenium thiocyanate complex is followed to the Beer-Lambert law.展开更多
Erythromycin thiocyanate is widely used for the production of other macrolide antibiotics. In this work, a novel heterosolvate of this pharmaceutical compound has been obtained and characterized for the first time, wh...Erythromycin thiocyanate is widely used for the production of other macrolide antibiotics. In this work, a novel heterosolvate of this pharmaceutical compound has been obtained and characterized for the first time, which was transformed from the dihydrate form in the acetone solvent through evaporation crystallization. Thermal behavior together with compositional analysis revealed that both water and acetone molecules participated in the formation of the crystal lattice which is rarely reported before. The general chemical name of the heterosolvate may be defined as erythromycin thiocyanate sesquihydrate hemiacetonate. Furthermore, studies on solid-state spectral analysis provided strong evidence of intermolecular hydrogen bonds in heterosolvate crystals. According to the crystal structure determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction, the formation mechanism of the heterosolvate is proposed in which strong multihydrogen bondings between water and solute molecules form the layer structure. While acetone molecules form single-hydrogen bonds with solutes and reside in channels between layers. This well explains why acetone solvent is easy to escape from the crystal structure during desolvation.展开更多
During the analysis of benziamidazole-class irreversible proton pump inhibitors,an unusual mass spectral response with the mass-to-charge ratio at[Mt10]t intrigued us,as it couldn't be assigned to any literature k...During the analysis of benziamidazole-class irreversible proton pump inhibitors,an unusual mass spectral response with the mass-to-charge ratio at[Mt10]t intrigued us,as it couldn't be assigned to any literature known relevant structure,intermediate or adduct ion.Moreover,this mysterious mass pattern of[Mt10]t has been gradually observed by series of marketed proton pump inhibitors,viz.omeprazole,pantoprazole,lansoprazole and rabeprazole.All the previous attempts to isolate the corresponding component were unsuccessful.The investigation of present work addresses this kind of signal to a pyridinium thiocyanate mass spectral intermediate(10),which is the common fragment ion of series of labile aggregates.The origin of such aggregates can be traced to the reactive intermediates formed by acid-promoted degradation.These reactive intermediates tend to react with each other and give raise series of complicated aggregates systematically in a water/acetonitrile solution by electrospray ionization.The structure of the corresponding pyridinium thiocyanate species of omeprazole(10a)has been eventually characterized with the help of synthetic specimen(10a′).Our structural proposal as well as its origin was supported by in situ nuclear magnetic resonance,chemical derivatization and colorimetric experiments.展开更多
基金support from the Focus Group‘Next Generation Organic Photovoltaics’participating with the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research(DIFFER)(FOM130)Advanced Materials research program of the Zernike National Research Centre under the Bonus Incentive Scheme(BIS)of the Dutch Ministry for Education,Culture and Science.
文摘Despite the rapid efficiency increase,tin halide perovskite solar cells are significantly behind their lead-based counterpart,with the highest reported efficiency of 15.38%.The main reason for this large difference is attributed to the instability of Sn^(2+),which easily oxidizes to Sn^(4+),creating Sn vacancies and increasing the open-circuit voltage loss.In this work,we implemented tin thiocyanate(Sn(SCN)_(2))as an additive for passivating the bulk defects of a germanium-doped tin halide perovskite film.Adding Sn^(2+)and SCN-ions reduces the Sn and iodine vacancies,limiting non-radiative recombination and favoring longer charge-carrier dynamics.Moreover,the addition of Sn(SCN)_(2) induces a higher film crystallinity and preferential orientation of the(l00)planes parallel to the substrate.The passivated devices showed improved photovoltaic parameters with the best open-circuit voltage of 0.716 V and the best efficiency of 12.22%,compared to 0.647 V and 10.2%for the reference device.In addition,the passivated solar cell retains 88.7%of its initial efficiency after 80 min of illumination under 100 mW cm^(-2) and is substantially better than the control device,which reaches 82.6%of its initial power conversion efficiency only after 30 min.This work demonstrates the passivation potential of tin-based additives,which combined with different counterions give a relatively large space of choices for passivation of Sn-based perovskites.
基金Partial support for this work by Chamran University Research Council is gratefully acknowledged.
文摘A simple and environmentally friendly method is described for the efficient conversion of alkyl halide to alkyl thiocyanate using tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB) as a phase transfer catalyst. The reactions occur in water and furnish the corresponding alkyl thiocyanate in high yields. No evidence for the formation of isothiocyanates as by-product of the reaction was observed and the products were obtained in pure form without further purification.
文摘1,4-Bis(triphenylphosphonium)-2-butene dichloride(BTPBDC) and 1,4-bis(triphenyl phosphonium)-2-butene dithiocyanate (BTPBDT) were prepared and used as phase-transfer catalysts.Alkyl halides were converted efficiently to the corresponding alkyl thiocyanates under mild reaction conditions in water.No evidence for the formation of isothiocyanates as by-product of the reaction was observed.
文摘A hydrotalcite with Mg/AI molar ratio 2 was prepared by co-precipitation method and was characterized by XRD, TG/DTA, Zeta potential and BET surface area. The hydrotalcite was calcined at 500℃, with the dehydration from interlayer, the dehydroxilation from the brucite-like layer and the decomposition of carbonate successively, transformed into the mixed oxide type. The removal of thiocyanate from aqueous solution by using the original hydrotalcite and calcined hydrotalcite (HTC-500) was investigated. The results showed that the thiocyanate adsorption capacity of calcined hydrotalcite was much higher than that of the original form. Calcined hydrotalcite was particularly effective at removing thiocyanate, and that the effective range of pH for the thiocyanate removal are between 5.5-10.0. The experimental data of thiocyanate removal fit nicely with Langmuir isotherm, and the saturated adsorption uptake was 96.2 mg SCN-/g HTC-500. The adsorption of thiocyanate by calcined hydrotalcite follows first-order kinetics. And the intercalation to the structure recovery for calcined hydrotalcite. But the presence of additional anions could affect the adsorption behavior of thiocyanate.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 41330639 and 41720104004)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2017YFD0801000)
文摘Schwertmannite is an amorphous iron(III)-oxyhydroxysulfate that forms in acid mine drainage(AMD) environments. The characteristic of high heavy metal adsorption capability makes schwertmannite a potentially useful, environmentally friendly material in wastewater treatment. Unstable schwertmannite is prone to recrystallization.Understanding the mechanisms that induce schwertmannite labilization and affect its capacity to remove heavy metals are of great environmental and geochemical significance.Thiocyanate(SCNˉ) is a hazardous pseudohalide that is also normally found in AMD.However, little is known about the impact of Fe(III)-binding ligand SCNˉ on schwertmannite stability and its subsequent capacity to bind trace elements. Here, we investigated the adsorption of SCNˉ on schwertmannite and subsequent mineral transformation to characterize this little-known process. The appearance of Fe2+indicated that the interactions between schwertmannite and SCNˉ may involve complexation and reduction reactions. Results showed that the majority of the adsorbed-SCNˉ was immobilized on schwertmannite during the 60-days transformation. The transformation rates of schwertmannite increased with increasing concentrations of SCNˉ. Goethite was detected as the dominant transformation product with or without SCNˉ. The mechanisms of SCNˉ-promoted dissolution of schwertmannite can be described as follows:(1) formation of Fe(III)–NCS complexes on the schwertmannite surface and in solution, a process which increases the reactivity of solid phase Fe(III);(2) the extraction of Fe(III) from schwertmannite by SCNˉ and subsequent schwertmannite dissolution; and(3) the formation of secondary minerals from extracted Fe(III). These findings may improve AMD treatment strategies and provide insight into the use and potential reuse of schwertmannite as a trace element sorbent.
文摘Silica sulfuric acid was developed as a stable and efficient heterogeneous catalyst in organic synthesis. This solid acid catalyzed the regioselective ring opening of epoxides by thiocyanate anion to give thiocyanohydrins as key intermediates in agricultural and pharmaceutical chemistry in high yields under solvent-free conditions.
基金Supported by the Nature Science Fund Project of Hubei Province
文摘A chitosan modified glassy carbon electrode(CMGCE) was employed for the determination of thiocyanate. The measurement was carried out by means of anodic stripping voltammetry. The effects of several experimental parameters, such as pH, the amount of modifier, deposition potential and deposition time were studied for analytical application, respectively. A liner response was obtained in the concentration range of 3 5×10 -8 - 9.3×10 -7 g/mL of SCN -. The detection limit was found to be 1.9×10 -8 g/mL. The method was satisfactorily used to detect SCN - in saliva.
基金sponsored by Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.303523)。
文摘The commercialized poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate)(PEDOT:PSS)is usually used as hole transport layers(HTLs)in tin-based perovskite solar cells(TPSCs).However,the further development has been restricted due to the acidity that could damage the stability of TPSCs.Although the PEDOT:PSS solution can be diluted by water to decrease acidity and reduce the cost of device fabrication,the electrical conductivity will decrease obviously in diluted PEDOT:PSS solution.Herein,potassium thiocyanate(KSCN)is selected to regulate the properties of PEDOT:PSS HTLs from the diluted PEDOT:PSS aqueous solution by water with a volume ratio of 1:1 to prepare efficient TPSCs.The effect of KSCN addition on the structure and photoelectrical properties of PEDOT:PSS HTLs and TPSCs have been systematically studied.At the optimal KSCN concentration,the TPSCs based on KSCN-doped PEDOT:PSS HTLs(KSCN-PSCs)demonstrate the champion power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 8.39%,while the reference TPSCs only show a champioan PCE of 6.70%.The further analysis demonstrates that the KSCN additive increases the electrical conductivity of HTLs prepared by the diluted PEDOT:PSS solution,improves the microstructure of perovskite film,and inhibits carrier recombination in TPSCs,leading to the reduced hysteresis effect and enhanced PCE in KSCN-PSCs.This work gives a low-cost and practical strategy to develop a high-quality PEDOT:PSS HTLs from diluted PEDOT:PSS aqueous solution for efficient TPSCs.
文摘A novel determination method of Ag^+ was established. In acetic acid-sodium acetate buffer (pH 5.0) medium, Ag^+ reacts with SCN^- to form AgSCN in the presence of TritonX-100,which results in an increase of resonance light scattering (RLS)and giving a new RLS spectrum.The maximum RLS peak was at 585 nm,The enhancement of resonance light scattering at 585 nm was proportional to the concentration of Ag^+ ranging from 0.0045-4.00μg mL^-1 (r=9991),and the detection limit was 1.37 ng mL^-1 with the recovery of 97.70%- 104.80%。
基金supported by the program of Science and Technology International Cooperation Project of Qinghai Province (No. 2022-HZ-813)the Youth Innovation and Technology Project of High School in Shandong Province (No. 2019KJC021)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (No. ZR2021MB065)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 31900298)。
文摘A facile and environmentally friendly visible-light-induced three-component reaction of α-diazoesters,cyclic ethers and Na SCN to construct organic thiocyanates has been developed at room temperature. This reaction could occur under photocatalyst-and additive-free conditions to afford a number of organic thiocyanates with moderate to good yield and favorable functional group tolerance.
基金This study was financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Project(No.2018YFC1900301)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51504031)the Innovation Fund of the General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals(No.53319,533801).
文摘Electrochemical tests were developed to investigate the electrochemical dissolution behavior of gold and its main coexistent sulfide minerals in acid thiocyanate solutions.The optimal leaching conditions for gold in acidic thiocyanate system were pH 2,0.15 mol·L^(-1) thiocyanate and 0.2 g·L^(-1)Fe^(3+).Fe^(3+) addition to the acidic thiocyanate system promoted gold dissolution significantly,arsenopyrite dissolution was inhibited,chalcopyrite dissolution was increased,and the dissolution behavior of other associated minerals remained mostly unchanged.Thiocyanate made gold and associated mineral leaching easier.The galvanic corrosion effect of gold and its main coexistent sulfide minerals in an acidic thiocyanate-free system was that the chalcocite,arsenopyrite and pyrite acted as a cathode to reduce anodic gold dissolution;galena as an anode undergoes oxidation to inhibit anodic gold dissolution.There was almost no galvanic corrosion behavior between stibnite,yellow sphalerite and black sphalerite and gold.Thiocyanate addition changed the galvanic corrosion behavior of stibnite and yellow sphalerite in the thiocyanate system,which inhibited anodic gold dissolution.In the acidic thiocyanate system in the presence of ferric iron,the arsenopyrite promoted anodic gold dissolution,the chalcocite and gold were mostly free of galvanic corrosion,and the remaining minerals inhibited anodic gold dissolution.
文摘Bacterial strains in an activated sludge aerobic reactor from a coke wastewater were found to be able to utilize thiocyanate as carbon source when the thiocyanate-containing wastewater was deprived of carbon source. This study showed that three thiocyanate-oxidizing bacterial strains, Burkholderia sp., Chryseobacterium sp., and Ralstonia sp. were isolated from the activated sludge of a coke wastewater treatment plant as evidenced by the fact that complete decomposition of thiocyanate was achieved either by coculture or individual pure culture. The thiocyanate biodegradation by the coculture occurred with an optimal pH range between 6.5 and 8.5 and an optimal temperature range between 30°C and 40°C. The biodegradation kinetics of thiocyanate was well fitted with the Andrew-Haldane model, which demonstrated a distinct substrate concentration-inhibited bacterial growth pattern. The effects of different types of additional carbon, nitrogen or sulfur sources on thiocyanate biodegradation were also investigated. Analysis of the end-products indicated that thiocyanate degradation by these strains should proceed via two pathways.
基金the Shahid Chamran University Research Council for partial financial support of this work
文摘For the first time,metal hydrogen sulfates and phosphates/silica gel have been studied as efficient and powerful solid acid catalysts in the ring opening of epoxides with thiocyanate anion.The most significant result was obtained by Al(HSO4)3/SiO2which afforded the corresponding β-hydroxy thiocyanates under mild reaction conditions and in very short reaction times.The cheapness, availability of the catalyst,ease of procedure and work-up make this method attractive for the organic synthesis.
基金supported by the Program for Scientifc and Technological Innovation Team Construction in Universities of Heilongjiang Province (No. 2011TD010)
文摘Fast analysis of thiocyanate by ion-pair chromatography using a silica-based monolithic column and direct conductivity detection was carried out. Chromatographic separation was performed on a Chromolith Speed ROD RP-18e using tetrabutylammonium hydroxide (TBA)-phthalic acid-acetonitrile as eluent. The effects of eluent concentration, eluent pH value, column temperature and flow rate on retention time of thiocyanate were investigated. The optimized chromatographic conditions for the determination of thiocyanate were as follows: 0.25 mmol/L TBA-0.18 mmol/L phthalate-7% acetonitrile (pH 5.5) as eluent, column temperature of 30 ℃, and flow rate of 6.0 mL/min. Retention time of thiocyanate was less than 1 min under the conditions. Common anions (Cl^-, NO3 , SO42 and I^- ) did not interfere with the determination of thiocyanate. Detection limit (S/N = 3) of thiocyanate was 0.96 mg/L. Calibration graph between peak area and the concentration of thiocyanate was linear in the range of 2.0- 100.0 mg/L. Relative standard deviation (RSD) of chromatographic peak area was 1.4% (n = 5). This method has been applied to the determination of thiocyanate in ionic liquids. Recoveries of thiocyanate after spiking were 100.5%.
文摘A thiocyanate ion selective poly(aniline) solid contact electrode based on manganese complex of N,N’-bis-(4-phenylazosalicylidene)-o-phenylene diamine ionophore was successfully developed. The electrode exhibits a good linear response of 58.1 mV/decade (at 20?C ± 0.2?C, r2 = 0.998) with in the concentration range of 1 × 10–1.0 ~ 1 × 10–5.8 M thiocyanate solution. The composition of this electrode was: ionophore 0.040, polyvinylchloride 0.300, dibutylphthalate 0.660 (mass). This dibutylphthalate plasticizer provides the best response characteristics. The electrode shows good selectivity for thiocyanate ion in comparison with any other anions and is suitable for use with aqueous solutions of pH 4.0 ~ 6.0. The standard deviations of the measured emf difference were ±1.70 and ±2.01 mV for thiocyanate sample solutions of 1.0 × 10–2 M and 1.0 × 10–3 M, respectively. The stabilization time was less than 170 sec. and response time was less than 17 sec.
基金Supported by Guangzhou Science Technology and Innovation Commission(201508030019)China Scholarship Council(201506155073)National Undergraduate Innovative and Entrepreneurial Training Program(201610561089)
文摘Methylene bis(thiocyanate)(MBT) is insoluble in water, so suspension concentrate(SC) of MBT is extremely relied on surfactants. In this paper, SC of MBT was prepared with wet-grinding technology, and the effect of surfactants,such as Morwet D425(D425) and Morwet EFW(EFW)(two kinds of dispersant), on the Zeta potential and rheology behavior of MBT SC were investigated. The results showed that the Zeta potential absolute value of MBT SC increased with the increasing content of D425, and it decreased with the increasing content of EFW at acidic solution(pH = 4.5). In the combination system of D425 and EFW, Zeta potential of MBT SC decreased first and then increased with the increasing content of EFW. The relationship between shear rate(γ) and viscosity(η) was studied according to Herschel–Bulkley model: η = η0+ k/γ, and the relationship between shear rate(γ) and shear force(τ) was investigated according to:τ = τ0+Kγ~n. It was revealed that the mixed fluid belonged to Yield Pseudoplastic Fluid.
基金Project supported by the Joint Funds of Xinjiang Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2019D01C333)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11847610 and 21764015)the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2015CB857100)
文摘In this work,we investigate the effects of thiocyanate anions on the switching and the structure of poly(Nisopropylacrylamide)(PNIPAM)brushes using a molecular theory.Our model takes into consideration the PNIPAM–anion bonds,the electrostatic effects and their explicit coupling to the PNIPAM conformations.It is found that at low thiocyanate anion concentration,as the anion concentration of thiocyanate increases,thiocyanate anions are more associated with PNIPAM chains through the PNIPAM–anion bonds,which contributes to stronger electrostatic repulsion and leads to an increase of lower critical solution temperature(LCST).By analyzing the average volume fractions of PNIPAM brushes,it is found that the PNIPAM brush presents a plateau structure.Our results show that the thiocyanate anions promote phase segregation due to the PNIPAM–anion bonds and the electrostatic effect.According to our model,the reduction of LCST can be explained as follows:at high thiocyanate anion concentration,with the increase of thiocyanate concentration,more ion bindings occurring between thiocyanate anions and PNIPAM chains will result in the increase of the hydrophobicity of PNIPAM chains;when the increase of electrostatic repulsion is insufficient to overcome the hydrophobic interaction of PNIPAM chains,it will lead to the reduction of brush height and LCST at high thiocyanate anion concentration.Our theoretical results are consistent with the experimental observations,and provide a fundamental understanding of the effects of thiocyanate on the LCST of PNIPAM brushes.
文摘A new technique is developed for quantitative determination of rhenium in aqueous media containing molybdenum, iron and copper ions. The method seems easier and more accurate than the traditional ones. It consists of the formation of rhenium thiocyanate complex, which is extracted with chloroform at the presence of hydrochloric acid. This complex is a highly visible light absorbent that can easily be detected with the aid of a spectrophotometer. The maximum absorbance (λmax) observed for this complex was in the visible range of 430-435 nm. The experimental results showed that in a concentration range from 0.5-8 mg/L, the absorbance behavior of the rhenium thiocyanate complex is followed to the Beer-Lambert law.
文摘Erythromycin thiocyanate is widely used for the production of other macrolide antibiotics. In this work, a novel heterosolvate of this pharmaceutical compound has been obtained and characterized for the first time, which was transformed from the dihydrate form in the acetone solvent through evaporation crystallization. Thermal behavior together with compositional analysis revealed that both water and acetone molecules participated in the formation of the crystal lattice which is rarely reported before. The general chemical name of the heterosolvate may be defined as erythromycin thiocyanate sesquihydrate hemiacetonate. Furthermore, studies on solid-state spectral analysis provided strong evidence of intermolecular hydrogen bonds in heterosolvate crystals. According to the crystal structure determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction, the formation mechanism of the heterosolvate is proposed in which strong multihydrogen bondings between water and solute molecules form the layer structure. While acetone molecules form single-hydrogen bonds with solutes and reside in channels between layers. This well explains why acetone solvent is easy to escape from the crystal structure during desolvation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.:82030107 and 81872831)the National Science and Technology Major Projects for significant new drugs creation of the 13th five-year plan(Grant Nos.:2017ZX09101001 and 2018ZX09721002007).
文摘During the analysis of benziamidazole-class irreversible proton pump inhibitors,an unusual mass spectral response with the mass-to-charge ratio at[Mt10]t intrigued us,as it couldn't be assigned to any literature known relevant structure,intermediate or adduct ion.Moreover,this mysterious mass pattern of[Mt10]t has been gradually observed by series of marketed proton pump inhibitors,viz.omeprazole,pantoprazole,lansoprazole and rabeprazole.All the previous attempts to isolate the corresponding component were unsuccessful.The investigation of present work addresses this kind of signal to a pyridinium thiocyanate mass spectral intermediate(10),which is the common fragment ion of series of labile aggregates.The origin of such aggregates can be traced to the reactive intermediates formed by acid-promoted degradation.These reactive intermediates tend to react with each other and give raise series of complicated aggregates systematically in a water/acetonitrile solution by electrospray ionization.The structure of the corresponding pyridinium thiocyanate species of omeprazole(10a)has been eventually characterized with the help of synthetic specimen(10a′).Our structural proposal as well as its origin was supported by in situ nuclear magnetic resonance,chemical derivatization and colorimetric experiments.