A. S. Semenkova, I. R. Menshikova-Tonyan, A. S. Kuzenkova, V. O. Yapaskurt, E. S. Kulikova, A. S. Ksenzova, A. Yu. Romanchuk, S. N. Kalmykov
{"title":"Manganese(iv) oxide δ-MnO2 as a promising sorbent for SrII, UVI, NpV to create engineered safety barriers","authors":"A. S. Semenkova, I. R. Menshikova-Tonyan, A. S. Kuzenkova, V. O. Yapaskurt, E. S. Kulikova, A. S. Ksenzova, A. Yu. Romanchuk, S. N. Kalmykov","doi":"10.1007/s11172-026-5023-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11172-026-5023-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Bentonite clays are traditionally used as the main mineral component of engineered safety barriers for radioactive waste disposal, however, their sorption capacity is limited for a number of highly mobile radionuclides, including Sr<sup>II</sup>, Np<sup>V</sup>, and U<sup>VI</sup>. This work investigated the sorption properties of synthetic δ-MnO<sub>2</sub>, a structural analog of natural birnessite, with respect to Sr<sup>II</sup>, Np<sup>V</sup>, and U<sup>VI</sup> over a wide pH range. Despite the smaller specific surface area and cation exchange capacity compared to bentonite clay, δ-MnO<sub>2</sub> exhibited significantly higher distribution coefficients for Sr<sup>II</sup> and Np<sup>V</sup>, up to ∼10<sup>6</sup> and ∼10<sup>4</sup> mL g<sup>−1</sup>, respectively. The obtained results confirm the high efficiency of δ-MnO<sub>2</sub> as a functional additive for modification of the sorption properties of bentonite clay-based materials and increase in the retention of highly mobile radionuclides in engineered safety barriers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":756,"journal":{"name":"Russian Chemical Bulletin","volume":"75 6","pages":"1742 - 1749"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148810897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. R. Krupenko, P. A. Poltarak, S. B. Artemkina, A. A. Gabrienko, K. A. Brylev
{"title":"Molecular complexes trans-[MBr4(OPPh3)2] (M = Zr or Hf): melt synthesis and luminescence properties","authors":"N. R. Krupenko, P. A. Poltarak, S. B. Artemkina, A. A. Gabrienko, K. A. Brylev","doi":"10.1007/s11172-026-5043-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11172-026-5043-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The stability of the molecular complexes of zirconium and hafnium with the general formula <i>trans</i>-[MBr<sub>4</sub>(OPPh<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>], where M = Zr (<b>1</b>) or Hf (<b>2</b>), was evaluated by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. These complexes were synthesized from MBr<sub>4</sub> and OPPh<sub>3</sub> melts in yields of >90%. The crystal structures of the synthesized complexes were determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The purity of the complexes was confirmed by X-ray powder diffraction, CHN elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, and <sup>31</sup>P NMR spectroscopy. Synthesized compounds <b>1</b> and <b>2</b> are stable in air and exhibit photoluminescence with quantum yields of 1.0 and <1%, respectively.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":756,"journal":{"name":"Russian Chemical Bulletin","volume":"75 6","pages":"1952 - 1965"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148810963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. A. Popkov, M. M. Sozarukova, A. D. Filippova, M. A. Teplonogova, A. A. Sadovnikov, A. E. Baranchikov, V. K. Ivanov
{"title":"Peroxidase-like activity of cerium dioxide: analysis by colorimetric and chemiluminescence methods","authors":"M. A. Popkov, M. M. Sozarukova, A. D. Filippova, M. A. Teplonogova, A. A. Sadovnikov, A. E. Baranchikov, V. K. Ivanov","doi":"10.1007/s11172-026-5029-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11172-026-5029-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A comprehensive study of the peroxidase-like activity of nanocrystalline cerium dioxide stabilized by low-molecular-weight ligands (citrate and ascorbate anions) was performed. Cerium dioxide colloidal solutions were characterized by X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, IR spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. A comparative evaluation of the catalytic properties was carried out using two independent methods, such as colorimetry (oxidation of tetramethylbenzidine, TMB) and chemiluminescence (luminol oxidation). The surface modification of CeO<sub>2</sub> with citrate and ascorbate anions affects the particle size and the aggregative stability of the sols, thereby influencing the catalytic activity of nanoparticles. The Michaelis—Menten constants, the TON (turnover number) and TOF (turnover frequency) values, and the rate constants of the elementary reactions involved in the luminol oxidation were determined. Nanodispersed CeO<sub>2</sub> exhibits pronounced peroxidase-like activity but its catalytic efficiency is several orders of magnitude lower than that of natural peroxidase. The use of two complementary analytical approaches made it possible not only to confirm the catalytic activity of nanoparticles but also to reveal the specificity of the effect of the ligand environment on their enzyme-like activity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":756,"journal":{"name":"Russian Chemical Bulletin","volume":"75 6","pages":"1805 - 1822"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148811109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. A. Marmaza, E. A. Tokar, A. V. Kovekhova, D. K. Patrushev, A. I. Matskevich, A. N. Popova, O. O. Shichalin, E. K. Papynov, I. G. Tananaev
{"title":"Sasa kurilensis-derived carbon materials for the extraction of dissolved petroleum products: synthesis and investigation","authors":"P. A. Marmaza, E. A. Tokar, A. V. Kovekhova, D. K. Patrushev, A. I. Matskevich, A. N. Popova, O. O. Shichalin, E. K. Papynov, I. G. Tananaev","doi":"10.1007/s11172-026-5047-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11172-026-5047-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The structural, textural, and adsorption properties of carbon sorbents derived from Sasa kurilensis biomass by pyrolysis at 300–900 °C were investigated. An increase in the pyrolysis temperature leads to the removal of oxygen-containing functional groups and stabilization of the carbon structure at temperatures of 600 °C and above. The materials were mainly characterized by meso- and microporosity, with the hierarchical morphology of the original biomass being preserved. Under static conditions of sorption of crude oil and petroleum products, the relationship between the sorption and selectivity properties of carbon materials and conditions of their preparation was established. The highest adsorption capacity toward dissolved petroleum products was achieved for adsorbents obtained at pyrolysis temperatures of 450–900 °C. The adsorption kinetics were adequately described by a pseudo-second-order model. The results confirm the potential of carbon materials based on Sasa kurilensis as adsorbents for extraction of petroleum products dissolved in liquid media for cleaning aquatic environments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":756,"journal":{"name":"Russian Chemical Bulletin","volume":"75 6","pages":"1994 - 2005"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148810964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Z. A. Matveev, B. Ch. Kholkhoev, V. F. Burdukovskii
{"title":"Thiol-ene photosensitive compositions based on polybenzimidazole for LCD 3D printing","authors":"Z. A. Matveev, B. Ch. Kholkhoev, V. F. Burdukovskii","doi":"10.1007/s11172-026-5046-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11172-026-5046-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>New photosensitive compositions for LCD 3D printing based on N-allylated polybenzimidazole and a series of tetra- and difunctional thiols have been developed. It has been demonstrated that varying the functionality and chemical structure of the thiol component allows for effective control over the cross-link density and, consequently, the performance characteristics of the materials. It was established that the glass transition temperature varies within the range of 143–238 °C, while the elastic modulus at 50 °C ranges from 2186.5 to 9862.9 MPa. Thermal stability of the resulting materials falls within the range of 386–440 °C, whereas the deformation characteristics vary between 126.2±4.9 and 164.7±7.9 MPa. The proposed approach opens up broad opportunities for the targeted fabrication of high-temperature polymeric materials possessing superior mechanical and thermal properties <i>via</i> additive manufacturing technologies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":756,"journal":{"name":"Russian Chemical Bulletin","volume":"75 6","pages":"1985 - 1993"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148811088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. N. Habibullayev, S. V. Novikov, A. S. Aleksandrovsky, C. C. Volkova, O. V. Trofimova, L. N. Monina, O. V. Andreev
{"title":"Electrophysical and thermal properties of compounds SrLnCuSe3 (Ln = Sm, Er, Yb) and EuErCuSe3","authors":"N. N. Habibullayev, S. V. Novikov, A. S. Aleksandrovsky, C. C. Volkova, O. V. Trofimova, L. N. Monina, O. V. Andreev","doi":"10.1007/s11172-026-5034-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11172-026-5034-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The compounds SrLnCuSe<sub>3</sub> (Ln = Sm, Er, Yb) and EuErCuSe<sub>3</sub> were obtained from metal selenides synthesized from simple substances. Measurements of electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient were carried out in the temperature range of 310–420 K for ceramic samples pressed at 673 K. All the obtained compounds are p-type semiconductors. For complex strontium selenides, electrical resistivity decreases with increasing temperature: ρ = 710–380 Ω cm for SrSmCuSe<sub>3</sub> and ρ = 1.4–1.3 Ω cm for SrYbCuSe<sub>3</sub>, while in the case of the EuErCuSe<sub>3</sub> phase, electrical resistivity increases with increasing temperature. The Seebeck coefficients increase with temperature in the ranges: <i>S</i> = 160–225 µV K<sup>−1</sup> for SrSmCuSe<sub>3</sub> and <i>S</i> = 12–26 µV K<sup>−1</sup> for SrYbCuSe<sub>3</sub>. The widths of the thermal band gap <i>E</i><sub>g</sub> for SrLnCuSe<sub>3</sub> (Ln = Sm, Er, Yb) are equal to 0.26, 0.07, and 0.06 eV, respectively. The widths of the optical band gap for direct and indirect electronic transitions correspond to 2.12, 3.84 eV and 1.7, 1.05 eV for SrSmCuSe<sub>3</sub> as well as 1.4, 1.68 eV and 0.545 eV for SrYbCuSe<sub>3</sub>. The results indicate a strong dispersion of the bottom of the conduction band. The temperatures and enthalpies of incongruent melting of the compounds SrSmCuSe<sub>3</sub> (<i>T</i> = 1485 K, Δ<i>H</i> = 23.2 J g<sup>−1</sup>) and SrYbCuSe<sub>3</sub> (<i>T</i> = 1510 K, Δ<i>H</i> = 20.5 J g<sup>−1</sup>) were determined.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":756,"journal":{"name":"Russian Chemical Bulletin","volume":"75 6","pages":"1868 - 1881"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148810895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. S. Ridel, S. A. Kovaleva, E. T. Devyatkina, S. V. Vosmerikov, T. M. Vidyuk, T. F. Grigoreva
{"title":"Structural evolution of Mo—TiC via mechanical activation","authors":"N. S. Ridel, S. A. Kovaleva, E. T. Devyatkina, S. V. Vosmerikov, T. M. Vidyuk, T. F. Grigoreva","doi":"10.1007/s11172-026-5032-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11172-026-5032-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The patterns of evolution of Mo—TiC system powders (100 − <i>x</i>)Mo—<i>x</i>TiC (<i>x</i> = = 20–50 wt.%) during mechanical activation in a high-energy planetary ball mill for 4–12 min have been studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD) phase and strpucture analyses, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray electron probe microanalysis. In all modes of mechanical activation, the phase composition is presented by Mo and TiC phases without the formation of new phases. In the early stages of processing, intensive grinding and nanostructuring of the components occur to particle sizes of titanium carbide 0.6–5 µm and molybdenum 0.3–2 µm, respectively, accompanied by the growth of microdeformations and formation of a highly defective structure in molybdenum. At a TiC content of 40–50 wt.%, plating of carbide particles with molybdenum and the formation of dense heterophase particles are observed. In mixtures with a lower TiC content (20–30 wt.%), the plating is weaker and is accompanied by an increased level of iron contamination. The observed regularities make it possible to substantiate the choice of optimal compositions and modes of mechanical activation for the production of refractory composite powders with minimal contamination.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":756,"journal":{"name":"Russian Chemical Bulletin","volume":"75 6","pages":"1841 - 1848"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148810896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. O. Enikeeva, O. V. Proskurina, E. Yu. Gerasimov, V. N. Nevedomskii, V. V. Gusarov
{"title":"Formation, structure, and morphology of gadolinium orthophosphate-based preceramic powder particles","authors":"M. O. Enikeeva, O. V. Proskurina, E. Yu. Gerasimov, V. N. Nevedomskii, V. V. Gusarov","doi":"10.1007/s11172-026-5031-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11172-026-5031-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The study of phase formation, structural transformations, and morphology of gadolinium orthophosphate nanoparticles under hydrothermal synthesis conditions (at <i>T</i> = 230 °C, <i>P</i> ≈ 10 MPa, and pH ≈ 1) was carried out. It was shown that quasi-one-dimensional nanoparticles with a rhabdophane-like structure GdPO<sub>4</sub> • <i>n</i>H<sub>2</sub>O and a thickness of up to ∼10 nm are formed at the precipitation stage. Hydrothermal treatment of the precipitated suspensions in the mother liquor at pH ≈ 1 leads to a structural transformation rhabdophane → monazite after isothermal holding for 3 days; this process occurs with virtually no change in the average crystallite size of either phase. Particle growth in the monazite phase was found to occur predominantly through oriented attachment of quasi-one-dimensional nanoparticles. Based on the results obtained in the study, we propose a mechanism for the formation and structural transformation of GdPO<sub>4</sub> • <i>n</i>H<sub>2</sub>O particles for the design of materials for use in various functional applications, including the preparation of preceramic nanopowders.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":756,"journal":{"name":"Russian Chemical Bulletin","volume":"75 6","pages":"1831 - 1840"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148810960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Polymer membranes doped with metal cations for electrodialysis nitrate removal","authors":"A. A. Lysova, A. D. Manin, A. B. Yaroslavtsev","doi":"10.1007/s11172-026-5039-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11172-026-5039-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Metal-polymer membranes based on polybenzimidazole PBI-O-PhT and transition metal ions (Zn<sup>II</sup>, Cr<sup>III</sup>, Cu<sup>II</sup>) were investigated. The metal content was 25% of the number of pyridine nitrogen atoms (=N—) of the PBI-O-PhT units. The formation of metal-polymer complexes was confirmed by IR-spectroscopy and solubility testing. The obtained materials demonstrated anion-exchange properties and showed high potentiometric transport numbers for NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> ions (up to 96.4% for PBI/Zn) and high specific ionic conductivity in the nitrate form (up to 0.11 mS cm<sup>−1</sup> in the case of PBI/Zn). In model processes of electrodialysis desalination of a multicomponent solution containing Cl<sup>−</sup>, NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>, and SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2−</sup> ions, all membranes exhibited increased selectivity for the transport of monovalent anions. The PBI/Zn membrane exhibited the highest specific selectivity coefficients for the NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>/SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2−</sup> and Cl<sup>−</sup>/SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2−</sup> pairs in the final cycle of the experiment. It was established that the anion transport selectivity of the membranes decreases in the order NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> > Cl<sup>−</sup> > SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2−</sup>, which correlates with increasing ion hydration energy. The results indicate the high potential of the metal-polymer membranes based on PBI-O-PhT for creating selective barriers in water treatment and ionic mixture separation processes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":756,"journal":{"name":"Russian Chemical Bulletin","volume":"75 6","pages":"1922 - 1928"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148810966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Ya. Prikhodko, A. P. Evseev, A. D. Shporin, D. S. Yurov, V. B. Platonov, D. A. Pankratov, I. V. Sapkov, A. A. Shemukhin, M. N. Rumyantseva
{"title":"Influence of electron irradiation on the defect structure and sensor properties of nanocrystalline SnO2 in CO detection","authors":"K. Ya. Prikhodko, A. P. Evseev, A. D. Shporin, D. S. Yurov, V. B. Platonov, D. A. Pankratov, I. V. Sapkov, A. A. Shemukhin, M. N. Rumyantseva","doi":"10.1007/s11172-026-5024-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11172-026-5024-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Nanocrystalline SnO<sub>2</sub> powders synthesized <i>via</i> the sol-gel method were irradiated using an electron beam with doses of 100 and 1000 kGy for use as a sensing material in carbon monoxide (CO) gas sensors. The material irradiated with a dose of 1000 kGy demonstrated a threefold increase in the response towards CO (20 ppm, 150 °C) compared to the case of the unirradiated material. The concentration of the generated defects was monitored by tracking changes in the semiconductor optical absorption spectra, as well as the <sup>119</sup>Sn Mössbauer absorption spectra. Changes in the state of the oxide surface following irradiation were determined using XPS, IR spectroscopy, and hydrogen temperature-programmed reduction (H<sub>2</sub>-TPR).</p></div>","PeriodicalId":756,"journal":{"name":"Russian Chemical Bulletin","volume":"75 6","pages":"1750 - 1762"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148811085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}