Thesis (Ph. D.)--Oregon Graduate Center, 1984.

Photochemical properties of sulphonated phthalocyanine complexes of aluminium, zinc, tin and silicon, and octa-carboxyphthalocyanine complexes of aluminium and zinc have been investigated. These water-soluble metallophthalocyanine (MPc) complexes, especially the sulphonated aluminium and zinc phthalocyanines, were found to be good photosensitisers for the transformation of the toxic mono-, tri- and penta-chlorophenols in aqueous solutions. The efficiency of MPc sensitiser towards photo-transformation of chlorophenols depends on its effectiveness to generate singlet oxygen as well as its photostability. Octa-substituted thiol-derivatised phthalocyanine complexes of cobalt, iron and zinc were synthesized and their spectral and electrochemical properties investigated. The photochemical properties ofthe zinc phthalocyanine complexes in non-aqueous solutions were comparable to those in literature. Ultrathin films of the octasubstituted thiol-derivatised phthalocyanine complexes of cobalt, iron and zinc were, for the first time, immobilized onto gold electrodes using the self-assembling technique. Surface electrochemistry indicates that the ultrathin films are surface-confined self-assembled monolayer (SAM) species. Gold electrodes modified with the redox-active SAMs of cobalt and iron phthalocyanine complexes proved to be potential electrochemical sensors for the detection of thiols (L-cysteine, homocysteine and penicillamine) and thiocyanate in aqueous solutions (pH 4). The limits of detection for the thiols and thiocyanate were in the range of ∼ 10⁻⁷ and 10⁻⁶ mol dm⁻³, respectively. The modification process was reproducible and the modified electrodes showed good stability and, if stored in pH 4 buffer solutions, could be used for the analysis of thiols and thiocyanate for about a month without the need for recalibration. Etching of gold marred electrochemical detection of cyanide with the MPc-SAM-modified gold electrodes. Interestingly, however, kinetic and equilibria studies revealed strong interaction of octabutylthiophthalocyaninatoiron (II), FeOBTPc, with cyanide in both DMF and DMSO solutions.

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Chlorophenols represent a class of organic contaminants that are commonly used and widely distributed in the environment. Adsorption to soils may inhibit the transport of these chemicals, while slow desorption rates can create a potential source for long-term contamination of groundwater supplies. Microbial degradation of these compounds may also play an important role in their environmental fate. The purpose of this study was to investigate how the processes of sorption, desorption, and biodegradation interact to affect the distribution of pentachlorophenol (PCP) and 4-monochlorophenol (4-MCP) in two soils with different soil organic matter (SOM) content. Batch soil microcosms were used to measure the sorption of both test compounds at three concentrations for each, exposed to two soils with different SOM levels. An ultrafiltration study was designed to quantify partitioning to dissolved organic matter (DOM), while batch desorption experiments were performed to measure chemical release from the soils. Finally, biodegradation experiments were carried out under aerobic conditions to evaluate microbial interactions with PCP and 4-MCP in both the liquid and solid phases. Sorption of both compounds was rapid, with 60-80% occurring within one day, but the process appeared to continue at a slower rate over several months. Statistical analysis showed that there were no differences in sorption due to SOM content or chemical concentration, for the two silty loam soils used in this study. Desorption followed a similar pattern of a fast and then a slow stage, and a significant difference was measured between the two soils. Higher levels of SOM resulted in slower desorption and a lower total release of the contaminants, but both soils retained a large percentage of unextractable compounds. Contact time was found to have the greatest effect on the amount of this nondesorbable fraction. The ultrafiltration study suggested that DOM polymerized into larger molecules after sufficient mixing time (3 months) in solution, which also increased the amount of 4c compounds that were bound to these humic substances. The biodegradation study suggested that natural soil microbes could utilize PCP and 4-MCP from both the liquid and solid phases, and that sorption to dissolved organics and colloidal matter could protect these chlorophenols from microbial degradation. Some data also indicated a possible correlation between desorption rates and bioavailability. / Master of Science

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Institute of Paper Chemistry, 1963. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-74).

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In this work the interaction between peripherally (b) substituted nickel tetrahydroxyphthalocyanines (b-NiPc(OH)4 and poly-b-Ni(O)Pc(OH)4) with 4-chlorophenol is theoretically rationalized by performing calculations at the B3LYP/6-31G(d) level. Density functional theory (DFT) and molecular orbital theory are used to calculate the condensed Fukui function for phthalocyanine derivatives and 4-chlorophenol, in order to determine the reactive sites involved when 4-chlorophenol is oxidized, and to compare theoretically predicted reactivity to experimentally determined electrocatalytic activity. Electrocatalytic activities of adsorbed NiPc derivatives: OPGE-α-NiPc(OH)8 (OPGE = ordinary pyrolytic graphite electrode, α = nonperipheral substitution), OPGE-a-NiPc(OH)4 and OPGE-β- NiPc(OH)4 are compared with those of the polymerized counterparts: OPGE-poly-α-Ni(O)Pc(OH)8, OPGE poly-a-NiPc(OH)4 and OPGE-poly-β-NiPc(OH)4, respectively. β-NiPc(NH2)4, β-NiPc(OH)4, α-NiPc(OH)4, α-NiPc(OH)8, α-NiPc(C10H21)8 are adsorbed on singled walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) and β-NiPc(NH2)4-SWCNT (linked to SWCNT), are used to modify glassy carbon electrode (GCE) and employed for the electro oxidation of chlorophenols. The β-NiPc(NH2)4-SWCNT gave the best current response for the oxidation of 4-chlorophenol. α-NiPc(OH)8-SWCNT and α-NiPc(C10H21)8 gave the best resistance to electrode fouling due to oxidation by product of 4-chlorophenol. The synthesis of conjugates of cadmium telluride quantum dots (CdTe-QDs) capped with thioglycolic acid and peripherally substituted nickel tetraamino phthalocyanine (β-NiPc(NH2)4) complex were also employed for the oxidation of chlorophenols. Separation of one of the diastereomers of 1, 2-subnaphthalocyanine (SubNPc) was achieved as well as separation of the enantiomers. The absorption and magnetic circular dichroism spectra, together with theoretical calculations, reveal rather small variations in the frontier molecular orbitals of the SubNPc compared to conventional subphthalocyanine (SubPc), except for the destabilization of the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO), which results in a characteristic absorption in the Soret band region. The chirality of SubNPc, including the cyclic dichroism (CD) signs and intensities, are discussed in detail.

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La pollution des eaux usées par les éléments métalliques présents à l’état de traces et les cholorophénols pose un problème majeur pour l’environnement et la santé humaine. Cette étude concerne la synthèse d’argiles organophiles et de zéolithes à partir d’argiles naturelles prélevées en Tunisie et leurs applications pour l’adsorption respectivement des chlorophénols et des cations métalliques (Pb2+, Cd2+).Sur le plan de la synthèse d’argiles organophiles, une argile de type smectitique a été modifiée en utilisant le tensio-actif HDTMA. Cette argile organophile a été utilisée pour l’adsorption du 3-chlorophénol et du 4-chlorophénol. L’étude des isothermes et de la calorimétrie d’adsorption ont prouvé l’efficacité de cette argile organophile pour l’adsorption des deux chlorophénols.Des zéolithes ont été préparées à partir d’une argile naturelle composée de kaolinite, d’illite et de quartz. Ces zéolithes ont été utilisées pour l’adsorption des éléments métalliques tels que la cadmium (Cd2+) et le plomb (Pb2+) . Les cinétiques et les isothermes d’adsorption de Cd2+ et Pb2+ sur les zéolithes synthétisées (CAN, ANA, mélange Faujasite (FAU), néphéline et quartz), une cancrinite naturelle, une zéolithe commerciale (FAU 13X) et l’argile de départ ont été étudiées à 25°C en utilisant la méthode des restes. Une étude calorimétrique a été faite pour mieux comprendre les phénomènes mis en jeu lors de l’adsorption. La cinétique d’adsorption est très rapide. Une meilleure affinité est obtenue pour les zéolithes. / This study concerns the synthesis of zeolites and organophilic clays from clay and their applications for the adsorption of metallic elements (Pb2+, Cd2+) and chlorophenols.In terms of the synthesis of organophilic clays, a smectite clay was modified using the HDTMA surfactant. This organophilic clay was used for the adsorption of 3-chlorophenol and 4-chlorophenol. The study of isotherms and adsorption calorimetry have proved the effectiveness of this organophilic clay for the adsorption of the two chlorophenols.By hydrothermal high-pressure synthesis of zeolites, from natural clay composed of a fraction of kaolinite, illite and quartz, two types of zeolites were synthesized with good purity, a cancrinite (CAN) type zeolite and the other analcime (ANA) type; other type of zeolite was synthesized such as faujasite 13X but the purity and reproducibility was limited.These three types of zeolite (CAN, ANA and FAU 13X) were tested for the adsorption of Pb (II) and Cd (II). A better affinity of the zeolites synthesized than the starting clay with respect to the two metallic cations (Pb (II) and Cd (II)). The study of the adsorption kinetics of Pb (II) and Cd (II) showed rapid adsorption of the two metallic cations studied on the different types of zeolites. The results proved that the synthesized zeolites were a very promising materials for the adsorption and removal of heavy metals in water.

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