Chi Wang, Ziwei Zhang, Lin Meng, Gang Wang, Ruibo Xu
{"title":"Preparation, Characterization, and Adsorption Kinetics of Magnetic Chitosan/Nano-Corn Straw Cellulose Composite for the Adsorption of Cr6+","authors":"Chi Wang, Ziwei Zhang, Lin Meng, Gang Wang, Ruibo Xu","doi":"10.1134/S0036024425701043","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0036024425701043","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, we have synthesized a novel composite material by integrating corn straw cellulose with magnetic chitosan, resulting in the formation of magnetic chitosan/nano-corn straw cellulose composite (MCS/NCCE). The structure was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses. Using a systematic single-factor experimental design, coupled with a comprehensive investigation into adsorption kinetics and isotherm studies, we have identified the optimal conditions for adsorption efficacy. The adsorption kinetics align with the Sips isotherm model, indicating that the adsorption of Cr<sup>6+</sup> encompasses not only uniform monolayer adsorption but also non-uniform multilayer adsorption. This suggests the presence of multiple active sites on the adsorbent surface. Furthermore, the robustness of the MCS/NCCE was demonstrated through its ability to maintain an adsorption rate of 75% even after four consecutive cycles of use. This study significantly contributes to the valorization of agricultural by-products, such as corn straw, by exploring innovative pathways for their utilization and promoting the circular economy through the recycling of waste materials. The development of MCS/NCCE not only advances the field of environmental science but also aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions in the management of heavy metal pollution.</p>","PeriodicalId":767,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A","volume":"99 7","pages":"1637 - 1647"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145162285","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":"Electrokinetic Properties of Suspensions of Nano- and Microsized Particles","authors":"E. G. Kalinina, D. S. Rusakova, L. V. Ermakova","doi":"10.1134/S0036024425700992","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0036024425700992","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The specifics of the electrokinetic properties of suspensions of nano- and micro-sized Ce<sub>0.8</sub>Sm<sub>0.2</sub>O<sub>1.9</sub> (SDC) particles obtained by the laser evaporation and condensation (LEC) and solution combustion methods are presented. The influence of the surface nitro groups in the LEC nanoparticles on the stabilization of suspensions and the value of the zeta potential was revealed. The effect of the renewal of the dispersion medium on the properties of suspensions, and also of the addition of cerium nitrate on the electrokinetic properties of suspensions of nano- and microsized particles and the nature of electrophoretic deposition, was studied. The loss of stability of the LEC nanoparticle suspension was found to be irreversible. The influence of the porous nature of microsized particles on the electrophoresis process is shown.</p>","PeriodicalId":767,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A","volume":"99 7","pages":"1607 - 1615"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145162688","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}
A. M. Hasanaliev, P. N. Hasanalieva, A. I. Rasulov
{"title":"Experimental Study of Electric Conductivity of MPO3(M2WO4)–V2O5 (M = Na, K) Melts","authors":"A. M. Hasanaliev, P. N. Hasanalieva, A. I. Rasulov","doi":"10.1134/S0036024425701067","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0036024425701067","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The electric conductivity of binary eutectic oxide–salt composites KPO<sub>3</sub>–V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>, NaPO<sub>3</sub>–V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>, Na<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>4</sub>–V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>, and K<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>4</sub>–V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> has been studied. The behavior of the dependence of the conductivity logarithm and specific conductivity on the reciprocal temperature was determined. It was established that the 38 mol % NaPO<sub>3</sub>–62 mol % V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> oxide–salt composite has the highest electric conductivity and is promising for use as an electrolyte for obtaining refractory metals and in chemical current sources.</p>","PeriodicalId":767,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A","volume":"99 7","pages":"1657 - 1660"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145162804","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}
V. Balchander, V. Sumalatha, Dasari Ayodhya, R. Shyam Sunder
{"title":"Co-Precipitation Synthesis of Pd/CuS Heterojunction Composites for Catalytic Reduction of Nitroaromatic Compounds","authors":"V. Balchander, V. Sumalatha, Dasari Ayodhya, R. Shyam Sunder","doi":"10.1134/S0036024425700888","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0036024425700888","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, pristine (CuS) and binary heterostructured Pd doped CuS (Pd/CuS composite) as catalysts were synthesized in aqueous solution by chemical co-precipitation method without any capping or stabilizing agent. The fabricated samples were characterized using different tools including UV-vis DRS, PL, powder XRD, TEM, and BET surface area measurements. Hexagonal crystal structure of pure and binary Pd/CuS composite were authenticated by XRD patterns. TEM images indicated that sphere-shape of nanoparticles through a size ranging from 10–15 nm. The optical absorption edge moved to higher energies with Pd concentration (0.72%) as indicated by UV–Vis spectroscopy. UV–Vis analysis showed that the optical energy band gap changed in the presence of Pd doping. The catalytic performance of the pure and Pd/CuS composites were assessed by evaluating the reduction of nitroaromatic compounds such as 4-nitro phenol (4‑NP, 95.42%) and 4-nitro aniline (4-NA, 93.55%) using NaBH<sub>4</sub> as a reducing agent in 24 min of reaction. The 0.72% Pd doped CuS nanoparticles provide evidence for high-quality catalytic activity. The catalytic reduction analysis proved that the products have a higher percentage of reduction after doping and it is proving to be an efficient and cost effective nanocatalyst for waste water treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":767,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A","volume":"99 7","pages":"1517 - 1526"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145162292","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":"Phase Equilibrium Study of LiBr–PEG4000/6000–H2O in a 298.2 K/308.2 K Ternary System","authors":"Xingbing Yang, Zaiyu Liu, Shuang Huang, Xinye Wang, Xin Liu, Yu Zhang","doi":"10.1134/S0036024425700931","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0036024425700931","url":null,"abstract":"<p>As an important energy storage raw material, lithium has extensive research and application value. The phase equilibrium systems of LiBr–PEG4000–H<sub>2</sub>O and LiBr–PEG6000–H<sub>2</sub>O at 298.2 K and LiBr–PEG4000–H<sub>2</sub>O at 308.2 K were experimentally studied, and the effects of PEG4000/6000 at 298.2/308.2 K on the phase equilibrium were examined using the isothermal dissolution method, the refractive index standard curve method and the two-liquidus equation method. The results show that the phase diagrams for all three equilibrium systems contain six phase regions: one unsaturated phase region (L); one two-liquid phase region (2L); one two-liquid–one-solid phase region (2L + S); two one-liquid–one-solid phase region (L + S); the solid phase is LiBr; and one-liquid–two-solid region (L + 2S). The salting-out ability of PEG to LiBr decreases as the temperature increases, whereas the solubilities of PEG and LiBr increase. At the same temperature, the salting-out ability of PEG 4000/6000 to LiBr is similar. However, as the molecular weight of PEG increases, the salting-out rate tends to increase, and the solubility of PEG decreases. Additionally, the area of the unsaturated liquid region (L) also decreases.</p>","PeriodicalId":767,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A","volume":"99 7","pages":"1555 - 1565"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145162691","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}
L. N. Skvortsova, T. V. Tatarinova, I. A. Artyukh, K. A. Bolgaru
{"title":"Hydrogen Production from Oxalic Acid in the Presence of Tantalum-containing Composites under Ultraviolet and Visible Light Irradiation","authors":"L. N. Skvortsova, T. V. Tatarinova, I. A. Artyukh, K. A. Bolgaru","doi":"10.1134/S0036024425701109","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0036024425701109","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The photocatalytic activity of silicon nitride-based iron-containing composites synthesized by the combustion of ferrosilicon aluminum (FSA) with tantalum additives (5, 10, 15 wt % Ta) in H<sub>2</sub> production from aqueous solutions of H<sub>2</sub>C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> under UV and visible light irradiation is studied. Using the X-ray diffraction method, it is found that the main phases of the ceramic matrix of the composites are β-Si<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> and α-Fe; in addition, a TaON semiconductor phase is detected. The morphological features of the samples are studied by electron microscopy. The composite synthesized from FSA with 10% Ta exhibits the highest photocatalytic activity, which is attributed to the optimum composite structure of Si<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>–TaON–Fe. The mechanisms of H<sub>2</sub>C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> adsorption and photocatalytic H<sub>2</sub> evolution from H<sub>2</sub>C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> in the presence of Ta-containing composites synthesized from FSA and a mixture of elemental powders (silicon, aluminum) with 10% Ta are studied with and without the addition of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>. It is found that the dependence of the photocatalytic H<sub>2</sub> evolution on the H<sub>2</sub>C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> concentration can be described in terms of the Langmuir–Hinshelwood model. The highest rate of H<sub>2</sub> evolution from H<sub>2</sub>C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (6.34 μmol min<sup>−1</sup>) is achieved in the case of adding H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> in the presence of the iron-containing composite; this fact is attributed to the occurrence of both heterogeneous and homogeneous photocatalysis processes.</p>","PeriodicalId":767,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A","volume":"99 7","pages":"1695 - 1704"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145162788","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}
R. Ksouri, I. Djaghout, M. Derdare, Y. Mezari, R. Merdes, A.-G. Boudjahem
{"title":"Investigation of Structural, Elastic, Electronic, and Thermodynamic Properties of CaXH3 (X = Ti, V) for Hydrogen Storage Applications","authors":"R. Ksouri, I. Djaghout, M. Derdare, Y. Mezari, R. Merdes, A.-G. Boudjahem","doi":"10.1134/S0036024425700967","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0036024425700967","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this manuscript, we have studied the structural, elastic, electronic and thermodynamic properties of CaXH<sub>3</sub> (X = Ti, V) for hydrogen storage applications using DFT calculations. The generalized gradient approximation in the Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof (PBE) form is used in this work to investigate the properties of the above compounds. The calculated optimized lattice constants are 3.8185 and 3.7163 Å for CaTiH<sub>3</sub> and CaVH<sub>3</sub>, respectively. The thermodynamic stability for the studied compounds is confirmed by the negative formation energy calculations. The elastic properties results show good mechanical stability. The phonon spectra calculation confirms the dynamical stability of the compound CaVH<sub>3</sub>. The determined band structure and density of states (DOS) profiles indicate the metallic nature for these compounds. Additionally, CaTiH<sub>3</sub> and CaVH<sub>3</sub> exhibit brittle behavior, as evidenced by both calculated Pugh’s and Poisson’s ratios. The specific heat capacities <span>({{C}_{V}})</span>, thermal expansion coefficients <span>(alpha )</span> and Debye temperature <span>(theta )</span> were also investigated and discussed in detail. The obtained values of <span>(theta )</span> were found to be 590.174 K for CaTiH<sub>3</sub> and 644.342 K for CaVH<sub>3</sub>. The hydrogen storage capacity is found 3.217 and 3.115% for CaTiH<sub>3</sub> and CaVH<sub>3</sub>, respectively. Furthermore, the hydrogen desorption temperatures obtained are 393.85 K for CaTiH<sub>3</sub> and 358.28 K for CaVH<sub>3</sub>, both of which fall within the recommended decomposition temperature range of 298–473 K.</p>","PeriodicalId":767,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A","volume":"99 7","pages":"1585 - 1593"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145162368","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":"Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of a Novel Ag3VO4/MIL-125/g-C3N4 Composite for the Degradation of Pollutants under Visible Light Irradiation","authors":"Yuning Liang, Baohui Wang, Tongxin Xiao, Boyin Zhai","doi":"10.1134/S0036024425701110","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0036024425701110","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this work, we have fabricated a novel Ag<sub>3</sub>VO<sub>4</sub>/MIL-125(Ti)/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> photocatalyst by two-step facile solvothermal synthesis method, which characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, FT-IR, XPS, BET, UV‒Vis DRS, and PL. The photocatalytic degradation activity of as-prepared materials was studied via decomposing Rh B, and the possible mechanism of photocatalytic degradation was put forward. The result displayed that the specific surface area of a series of composites is larger than that of the single Ag<sub>3</sub>VO<sub>4</sub> (<i>S</i><sub>BET</sub> = 9.374 m<sup>2</sup>/g) and g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> (<i>S</i><sub>BET</sub> = 12.26 m<sup>2</sup>/g), and the photocatalytic efficiency is much higher than that of pure Ag<sub>3</sub>VO<sub>4</sub>, MIL-125(Ti), and g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>. Among them, the photocatalytic activity of AMG-4 composites (<i>S</i><sub>BET</sub> = 58.603 m<sup>2</sup>/g, <i>E</i><sub>g</sub> = 2.71 eV) is the highest, about 15.2, 18.2, and 6.22 times of pure Ag<sub>3</sub>VO<sub>4</sub>, MIL-125(Ti), and g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>, respectively. At the same time, the Ag<sub>3</sub>VO<sub>4</sub>/MIL-125(Ti)/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> composite can maintain a stable photocatalytic activity and structure after five cycles.</p>","PeriodicalId":767,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A","volume":"99 7","pages":"1705 - 1716"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145162369","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}
A. N. Glushko, N. S. Goguev, A. K. Buryak, Sh. L. Guseinov
{"title":"Physicochemical Methods for Analysis of Microimpurity Contents in Hydrogen Peroxide","authors":"A. N. Glushko, N. S. Goguev, A. K. Buryak, Sh. L. Guseinov","doi":"10.1134/S0036024425701055","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0036024425701055","url":null,"abstract":"<p>For the development of a number of high-tech industries in the Russian Federation, there is a need for hydrogen peroxide with low impurity contents (below 1 × 10<sup>–8</sup>%). There is no experience in the production and quality control of such hydrogen peroxide at Russia’s enterprises; therefore, applicability and adaptation of existing methods for determining the contents of microimpurities in hydrogen peroxide and the introduction of modern analytical equipment are currently important problems. Commerical grades of hydrogen peroxide available in the Russian Federation were studied.</p>","PeriodicalId":767,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A","volume":"99 7","pages":"1648 - 1656"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145162376","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}
V. I. Porkhun, N. A. Kuznetsova, D. V. Zavyalov, E. N. Savelyev, Yu. V. Bogdanova
{"title":"Study of the Photochemical Reactions of Thiomethylpropyl Ketone Using the CIDNP Effect","authors":"V. I. Porkhun, N. A. Kuznetsova, D. V. Zavyalov, E. N. Savelyev, Yu. V. Bogdanova","doi":"10.1134/S0036024425701092","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0036024425701092","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The mechanisms of photoreactions of thiomethylpropyl ketone CH<sub>3</sub>CSCH<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>3</sub> (1) have been studied using the chemically induced dynamic nuclear polarization (CIDNP) effect, which manifests itself in the NMR spectra. Pulsed and laser photolysis makes it possible to study the kinetics of death and accumulation of intermediate products released from the solvent cell, while the use of CIDNP allows a detailed study of cellular processes. The elementary acts of the reaction were established.</p>","PeriodicalId":767,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A","volume":"99 7","pages":"1686 - 1694"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145162377","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}