Intrinsic surface reaction equilibrium constants of structurally charged amphoteric hydrotalcite-like compounds

The relative equations among intrinsic surface reaction equilibrium constants (K in 1-pK model, K(a1)(int) and K(a2)(int) in 2-pK model, and *K(Na)(int) and *K(Cl)(int) in inert electrolyte chemical binding model), points of zero charge (PZC), and structural charge density (sigma(st)) for amphoteric solids with structural charge were established to investigate the effects of sigma(st) on intrinsic equilibrium constants and PZC. The intrinsic equilibrium constants of HTlc with general formulas [(Zn,Mg)(1-x)Al(x)(OH)(2)](Cl,OH)(x) and [Mg(1-x)(Fe,Al)(x)(OH)(2)](Cl,OH)(x) were evaluated. The following main conclusions were obtained. For amphoteric solids with structural charge, a point of zero net charge (PZNC) independent of electrolyte concentration (c) exists. A common intersection point (CIP) should appear among the acid-base titration curves at different c, and the pH at the CIP is pH(PZNC). The pK, pK(a1)(int), and pK(a2)(int) may be expressed as a function of pH(PZNC) and sigma(st), and these intrinsic equilibrium constants can be directly calculated from pH(PZNC) and sigma(st). The inert electrolyte chemical binding does not exist for amphoteric surfaces with structural charge. PZNC is not equal to the point of zero net proton charge (PZNPC) when sigma(st) not equal 0. pH(PZNC) > pH(PZNPC) when sigma(st)>0; pH(PZNC) < pH(PZNPC) when sigma(st)<0; and pH(PZNC) = pH(PZNPC) only when sigma(st)=0. With increasing c, the difference between pH(PZNC) and pH(PZNPC) decreases; i.e., pH(PZNPC) moves forward to pH(PZNC) with increasing c. For the HTlc samples studied, with increasing x, the pH(PZNC) and the pK(a1)(int) and pK(a2)(int) decrease, and the pK increases. These results can be explained on the basis of the affinity of metal cations for H(+) or OH(-) and the electrostatic interaction between the charging surface and H(+) or OH(-).     

Intrinsic Surface Reaction Constant in 1-pK Model of Mg-Fe Hydrotalcite-like Compounds

The relationship among intrinsic surface reaction constant (K) in 1-pK model, point of zero net charge (PZNC) and structural charge density (σst) for amphoteric solid with structural charges was established in order to investigate the effect of σst on pK. The theoretical analysis based on 1-pK model indicates that the independent PZNC of electrolyte concentration (c) exists for amphoteric solid with structural charges. A common intersection point (CIP) should appear on the acid-base titration curves at different c, and the pH at the CIP is pHPZNC. The pK can be expressed as pK=-pHPZNC log[(1 2αPZNC)/(1-2αPZNC)], where αPZNC≡σst/eNANs, in which e is the elementary charge, NA the Avogadro‘s constant and Ns the total density of surface sites. For solids without structural charges, pK=-pHPZNC. The pK values of hydrotalcite-like compounds (HTlc) with general formula of [Mg1-xFex(OH)2](Cl,OH)x were evaluated. With increasing x, the pK increases, which can be explained based on the affinity of metal cations for H^- or OH^- and the electrostatic interaction between charging surface and H^- or OH^-.     

类水滑石诱导囊泡的自发形成

报道了一种新的囊泡合成方法——荷电固体纳米颗粒诱导囊泡的自发形成. 研究发现, 将5.0 g/L带结构正电荷的Mg₃Al类水滑石(HTlc)溶胶和0.02 mol/L由两性表面活性剂十二烷基甜菜碱(C₁₂BE)和阴离子表面活性剂双(2-乙基己基)琥珀酸磺酸钠(AOT)组成的溶液(C₁₂BE与AOT物质的量比为3∶2)混合, 当HTlc溶胶与表面活性剂溶液的体积比在1∶9～4∶6范围内, 在HTlc纳米颗粒的诱导下可自发形成囊泡, 并获得稳定的HTlc-囊泡复合分散体系.     

Studies on intrinsic ionization constants of Fe-Al-Mg hydrotalcite-like compounds

The theoretical analysis of the intrinsic ionization constant (K(a2)(int)) of Fe-Al-Mg hydrotalcite-like compounds (HTlc) possessing permanent charges was first performed using the double extrapolation method proposed by James et al. The theoretical permanent charge density (sigma(p,T)) of the HTlc sample was calculated from the crystal structure of HTlc, and the influence of sigma(p,T) on the K(a2)(int) was also examined. From the experimental results, these conclusions can be obtained: the zero point of the charge (pH(ZPC)) of Fe-Al-Mg HTlc increases with decreased Fe3+ content and increases with increased Mg2+ in the HTlc. The pK(a2)(int) of Fe-Al-Mg HTlc also increases with decreased Fe3+ and increased Mg2+ content in the sample; furthermore, the pK(a2)(int) of Fe-Al-Mg HTlc increases with decreased sigma(p,T).     

Fe3O4@HTlc的制备及其对甲基橙的吸附研究

采用液相非稳态共沉淀法制备了磁性镁铝类水滑石(Fe3O4@HTlc),采用透射电子显微镜、粉末X射线衍射仪、傅里叶变换红外光谱仪、振动样品磁强计、比表面分析仪、微电泳仪等对样品的形貌和结构进行了表征,并比较了 Fe3O4@HTlc和HTlc对甲基橙的吸附性能。结果表明,Fe3O4@HTlc为顺磁性、具有核-壳结构和较大比表面积、带有正电荷的近球状颗粒。甲基橙在Fe3O4@HTlc和HTlc上的吸附动力学曲线均符合准一级动力学方程;吸附等温线均符合Langmuir吸附等温式;298 K时Fe3O4@HTlc和HTlc对甲基橙的饱和吸附量分别为138.89和147.06 mg/g,但Fe3O4@HTlc对甲基橙有较强吸附推动力和较短的吸附平衡时间。二者对甲基橙的吸附量均随温度的升高和pH (5~11)的增加而降低。     

Thixotropy of Aqueous Suspensions Containing Mg‐Al Hydrotalcite‐like Compound and Low‐substituted Cationic Starch: Comparison between Oscillatory Shear and Thixotropic Loop Measurements

The rheological properties of aqueous suspensions consisting of positively charged aluminum magnesium hydrotalcite‐like compound (HTlc) and low‐substituted cationic starch (LCS) were investigated. Special emphasis was placed on the thixotropic phenomenon. Thixotropic behavior was investigated by two thixotropic methods: thixotropic loop and oscillatory shear measurements. LCS molecules could be adsorbed onto HTlc particles due to the hydrogen bonding between ether groups or hydroxyl groups of LCS and hydroxyl groups of HTlc. The elastic dynamic response of the HTlc/LCS suspension increased with increasing mass ratio (R) of HTlc and a three‐dimensional network structure could be formed in the suspension with higher R value. The thixotropic type of the HTlc/LCS suspension transformed from negative to positive and then to complex thixotropy when R changed from 0 to 0.5. By comparing between the thixotropic results obtained by thixotropic loop and oscillatory shear measurements, it was validated that the thixotropic loop for the suspension showing complex thixotropy had a crossover point.     

东北草甸棕壤的零电荷点和界面酸-碱反应特征平衡常数

分别采用电势滴定(Potentiometric titration)法, 质量滴定(Mass titration)法和惰性电解质滴定(Inert electrolyte titration)法测定了荷结构负电荷的东北草甸棕壤的零净电荷点(PZNC), 研究表明荷结构负电荷的土壤依然存在与电解质浓度无关的零净电荷点, 三种方法的实验结果分别为2.9, 5.0和3.3. 相比较而言, 电势滴定法和惰性电解质滴定法的结果相近, 而质量滴定法的结果偏高. 对文献中推算表面质子活性位密度(N_s)的方法进行了改进, 得到东北草甸棕壤样品的N_s为2.5 mmol•g^－1. 根据实验测定的pH_PZNC, N_s和结构电荷密度(σ_st)值直接计算得出东北草甸棕壤样品的界面反应特征平衡常数即1-pK模型中的pK, 2-pK模型中pK_a1^int和pK_a2^int, 分别为3.37, 2.42和4.32, 与文献报道的沉积物和蒙脱土的值相吻合.     

Thixotropic properties of aqueous suspensions containing cationic starch and aluminum magnesium hydrotalcite-like compound

The rheological properties of aqueous suspensions consisting of cationic starch (CS) and positively charged aluminum magnesium hydrotalcite-like compound (HTlc) were investigated. Special emphasis was placed on the thixotropic phenomena. With the increase of mass ratio (R) of HTlc to CS, the equilibrium viscosity (eta(eq)) and the consistency coefficient (m) values of the suspensions increase in the range of neutral and alkaline pH (higher than 6.5) while decrease in the range of acid pH (lower than 6.5). With the increase of pH value, the eta(eq) and m values of the suspensions in the R range of 0-0.08 studied increase initially and then decrease, appearing a maximum value at about pH 7.41+/-0.25. The CS/HTlc suspensions display viscid character and the yield point of the suspensions was not observed except the suspension with R=0.08 in the pH range of 7.66-9.70, which showed a yield point and viscoelasticity. The CS/HTlc suspensions may display different thixotropic types: negative, complex or positive thixotropy, depending on pH and R value. The thixotropic type of the CS/HTlc suspension may be transformed from negative (pure CS solution), through complex (R=0.02), into positive thixotropy (R=0.05 and 0.08) with the increase of R in the studied R range of 0-0.08, and the thixotropic strength of the suspensions increases initially and then decreases with pH value in the pH range studied. The mechanism of the thixotropic phenomenon is discussed.     

Study on electric property at interface of positive sol of magnesium aluminum hydroxide

The isoelectric point (IEP) and zero point of charge (ZPC) of magnesium aluminumhydroxide were studied by electrophoresis method,potentiometric titration method,and elemental analysis.Results showed that the charge of magnesium aluminum hydroxide was composed of variable charge and permanent positive charge.Because of the permanent positive charge,the IEP and ZPC obtained were higher than calculated.The IEP decreased and ZPC increased as X increased.     

Synthesis and characterization of goethite and goethite-hematite composite: experimental study and literature survey

Aging of synthetic goethite at 140 degrees C overnight leads to a composite material in which hematite is detectable by M?ssbauer spectroscopy, but X-ray diffraction does not reveal any hematite peaks. The pristine point of zero charge (PZC) of synthetic goethite was found at pH 9.4 as the common intersection point of potentiometric titration curves at different ionic strengths and the isoelectric point (IEP). For the goethite-hematite composite, the common intersection point (pH 9.4), and the IEP (pH 8.8) do not match. The electrokinetic potential of goethite at ionic strengths up to 1 mol dm(-3) was determined. Unlike metal oxides, for which the electrokinetic potential is reversed to positive over the entire pH range at sufficiently high ionic strength, the IEP of goethite is rather insensitive to the ionic strength. A literature survey of published PZC/IEP values of iron oxides and hydroxides indicated that the average PZC/IEP does not depend on the degree of hydration (oxide or hydroxide). Our material showed a higher PZC and IEP than most published results. The present results confirm the allegation that electroacoustic measurements produce a higher IEP than the average IEP obtained by means of classical electrokinetic methods.     

Thixotropic Behavior of Hydrotalcite-Like Compound/Cationic Starch Suspensions: Effects of Mass Ratio of Hydrotalcite-Like Compound to Cationic Starch,Electrolyte, and Temperature

The thixotropic behavior of Mg-Al hydrotalcite-like compound (HTlc)/cationic starch (CS) suspensions was investigated as a function of the mass ratio (> 0.08) of HTlc to CS, the electrolyte and the temperature, respectively. The thixotropy was studied by monitoring viscosity (η) change during the recovery process as a function of time (t) after the cessation of intensive shear. The results showed that the strength of negative thixotropy of the CS solution decreased with the increasing of electrolyte (NaCl, CaCl₂, or AlCl₃) concentration and the temperature. The thixotropic type of the HTlc/CS suspensions could transform from negative to complex, positive, complex, and then to negative thixotropy with the increasing of HTlc content if CS was the main component of the suspensions. In addition, the thixotropic type of the HTlc/CS suspensions transformed from original type to positive thixotropy with the increasing of electrolyte concentration and the temperature.     

Rheological behavior of aqueous suspensions containing cationic starch and aluminum magnesium hydrotalcite-like compound in the presence of different electrolytes

The rheological properties of aqueous suspensions consisting of cationic starch (CS) and positively charged aluminum magnesium hydrotalcite-like compound (HTlc) in the presence of different electrolytes (NaCl, CaCl₂ and AlCl₃) were investigated. It is found that the network-like structure of pure CS solution is formed by the interaction between CS molecules. Both the equilibrium viscosities and the elastic response of CS solution decrease with the addition of NaCl, CaCl₂ and AlCl₃. Small amplitude sinusoidal oscillation tests show that a three-dimensional network of the HTlc/CS suspension can be formed through the bridge effect between CS molecules and HTlc particles due to the hydrogen bonding between the ether groups or hydroxyl groups of CS and the hydroxyl groups of HTlc. Both the equilibrium viscosity and dynamic property of the HTlc/CS suspensions indicate that the network-like structural strength of the suspensions increases firstly and then decreases with increasing HTlc content. The equilibrium viscosity and the elastic response of the HTlc/CS suspensions decrease gradually with the addition of NaCl or CaCl₂, but decrease firstly then increase and then decrease with increasing AlCl₃ concentration, i.e., the structural strength of the HTlc/CS suspensions can be strengthened by the addition of appropriate amount of AlCl₃ content.     

Zn-Al类水滑石结构正电荷对内禀电离平衡常数的影响

采用电势滴定(potentiometric titration,PT)法测定了Zn-Al类水滑石(HTlc)的零净电荷点(pHPZNC);利用电势滴定数据直接计算得到Zn-Al HTlc的内禀电离平衡常数(pKa2int)和质子吸附自由能(G0ads,2);研究了结构电荷密度(σp)对pKa2int 和G0ads,2的影响.结果表明,随σp增加, pKa2int 和G0ads,2数值均降低,说明σp越大,带正电荷的HTlc与H＋结合力越低,HTlc去质子能力越强,H＋游离出HTlc表面的趋势越大.研究发现，HTlc的pKa2int与pHPZNC之间符合关系式: pKa2int =1.372pHPZNC－3.328.     

The effect of humic acid adsorption on pH-dependent surface charging and aggregation of magnetite nanoparticles

The pH-dependent adsorption of humic acid (HA) on magnetite and its effect on the surface charging and the aggregation of oxide particles were investigated. HA was extracted from brown coal. Synthetic magnetite was prepared by alkaline hydrolysis of iron(II) and iron(III) salts. The pH-dependent particle charge and aggregation, and coagulation kinetics at pH approximately 4 were measured by laser Doppler electrophoresis and dynamic light scattering. The charge of pure magnetite reverses from positive to negative at pH approximately 8, which may consider as isoelectric point (IEP). Near this pH, large aggregates form, while stable sols exist further from it. In the presence of increasing HA loading, the IEP shifts to lower pH, then at higher loading, magnetite becomes negatively charged even at low pHs, which indicate the neutralization and gradual recharging positive charges on surface. In acidic region, the trace HA amounts are adsorbed on magnetite surface as oppositely charged patches, systems become highly unstable due to heterocoagulation. Above the adsorption saturation, however, the nanoparticles are stabilized in a way of combined steric and electrostatic effects. The HA coated magnetite particles form stable colloidal dispersion, particle aggregation does not occur in a wide range of pH and salt tolerance is enhanced.     

Mg-Al-NO_3层状双金属氢氧化物电性质研究

采用电泳法和电势滴定法测定出不同电解质（LiCl,NaCl和KCl）溶液中Mg-Al- NO_3层状双金属氢氧化物（Mg-Al-NO_3LDH）颗粒的ξ电位、等电点、永久电荷密 度以及零电荷点等电化学物理量，探讨了电解质、pH和样品化学组成对Mg-Al- NO_3LDH电性质的影响，研究发现一价阳离子Li~+,Na~+,K~+对Mg-Al-NO_3LDH颗粒 的等电点有影响，电荷点依次增大，而等电点依次降低。     

Study of a Solvated Adsorbed Gelatin Layer Using a Modified Force Microscope

The interaction energies between gelatin-coated surfaces at various electrolyte and pH conditions are reported. The surfaces are of glass and are negatively charged under all conditions used here. Gelatin is a polyampholyte, with an isoelectric pH (IEP) of approximately 4.9. At low pH the gelatin molecules have a net positive charge, and thus the polyampholyte tends to adsorb with a relatively flat conformation. As the pH is increased the strong attractive interaction between the surface and the polyampholyte decreases as more negative charges and then fewer positive charges appear on the polyampholyte, and so the gelatin extends away from the surface. On changing electrolyte concentrations after adsorption no effect was seen at the IEP, but the layer was observed to swell at more alkaline pHs. This is consistent with the net minimum charge situation on the polymer under these conditions. Changing the adsorption conditions was seen to have an effect, and this is attributed to the different affinities of the gelatin chain to the surface depending on the solution chemistry. Results obtained when the gelatin was initially adsorbed on one surface or two were similar, suggesting that the gelatin transfers rapidly from one surface to another. The importance of adsorption conditions as well as current conditions is discussed. Copyright 1999 Academic Press.     

Measurements and theoretical interpretation of points of zero charge/potential of BSA protein

The points of zero charge/potential of proteins depend not only on pH but also on how they are measured. They depend also on background salt solution type and concentration. The protein isoelectric point (IEP) is determined by electrokinetical measurements, whereas the isoionic point (IIP) is determined by potentiometric titrations. Here we use potentiometric titration and zeta potential (ζ) measurements at different NaCl concentrations to study systematically the effect of ionic strength on the IEP and IIP of bovine serum albumin (BSA) aqueous solutions. It is found that high ionic strengths produce a shift of both points toward lower (IEP) and higher (IIP) pH values. This result was already reported more than 60 years ago. At that time, the only available theory was the purely electrostatic Debye-Hu?ckel theory. It was not able to predict the opposite trends of IIP and IEP with ionic strength increase. Here, we extend that theory to admit both electrostatic and nonelectrostatic (NES) dispersion interactions. The use of a modified Poisson-Boltzmann equation for a simple model system (a charge regulated spherical colloidal particle in NaCl salt solutions), that includes these ion specific interactions, allows us to explain the opposite trends observed for isoelectric point (zero zeta potential) and isoionic point (zero protein charge) of BSA. At higher concentrations, an excess of the anion (with stronger NES interactions than the cation) is adsorbed at the surface due to an attractive ionic NES potential. This makes the potential relatively more negative. Consequently, the IEP is pushed toward lower pH. But the charge regulation condition means that the surface charge becomes relatively more positive as the surface potential becomes more negative. Consequently, the IIP (measuring charge) shifts toward higher pH as concentration increases, in the opposite direction from the IEP (measuring potential).     

Some Interface Electrochemical Properties of Kaolinite

The interface electrochemical properties of clay were theoretically analyzed to obtain some relationships among point of zero net charge （PZNC）, point of zero net proton charge （PZNPC）, intrinsic surface reaction equilibrium constants （K in 1-pK model, Ka1^int and Ka2^int in 2-pK model, ＊KNa^int and ＊KNO3^int in inert electrolyte chemical binding model） and structural negative charge density （σst） of clay, and some interface electrochemical parameters of kaolinite were measured. The following main conclusions were obtained. For clay possessing structural negative charges, the PZNC independent of electrolyte concentration （c） should exist just as amphoteric solid without structural charges such as oxides or hydroxides. A common intersection point （CIP） should appear among the potentiometric （or acid-base） titration curves at different c and the pH at the CIP should be PHPZNC. A CIP among potentiometric titration curves at different c for kaolinite was observed, and the value of PHPZNC of kaolinite was 2.16. The values of pHPZNPC were decreased with increasing c, which arises from the presence of structural negative charges of kaolinite. In addition, it was observed that a good linear relationship existed between pHPZNPC and 1g c. According to the values of PHPZNC and σst measured, the intrinsic surface reaction equilibrium constants, pK and pKa1^int and pKa2^int of 1-pK and 2-pK models could be directly calculated for clay, and the values of pK, pKa1^int and pKa2^int for kaolinite were 2.93, 1.90 and 3.97, respectively. These experimental values of pKa1^int and pKa2^int for kaolinite are obviously lower than those optimized with fitting programs in literatures, which maybe arises from the introduction of a type of permanent negatively charged sites in the models of literatures. An interesting result obtained in this study is that the inert electrolyte chemical binding does not exist for kaolinite, which also arises from the presence of structural negative charges.     

TiO2和Mg-Fe型类水滑石特征电离/络合平衡常数研究

The intrinsic surface reaction constants, pKa1^int, pKa2^int, p^＊KC^int and p^＊KA^int , were evaluated by a modifieddouble extrapolation （MDE） for TiO2 without structural charge and Mg-Fe hydrotalcite-like compounds （HTlc） with structural charge, respectively. The results of intrinsic surface reaction constants for TiO2 were compared with those obtained by class double extrapolation （CDE） in literature. Furthermore, the values of intrinsic surface reaction constants obtained by MDE were used to simulate the charging behaviors of the materials. The following conclusions were obtained. For TiO2 without structural charge, the pKa1^int and pKa2^int evaluated by MDE are equal to those by CDE, however the p^＊KC^int and p^＊KA^int evaluated by MDE are much different from those by CDE. In principle, the results of the p^＊KC^int and p^＊KA^int evaluated by MDE are more accurate than those by CDE. The values of intrinsic surface reaction constants obtained by MDE can excellently simulate the charging curves for TiO2 with the triple layer model （TLM）. For HTlc with positive structural charge, the results of ^＊KC^int=0 and ^＊KA^int →∞ were obtained by MDE, which means the inert electrolyte chemical binding does not exist; the point of zero net charge （PZNC） of c-independence also exist as the same as solid without structural charge, and the PHPZNC obtained by the acid-base titration can excellently be simulated and the surface charging tendency can be simulated to a great extent using the pKa1^int and pKa2^int evaluated by MDE and the diffuse layer model （DLM）.     

邻甲酚在类水滑石、焙烧及改性类水滑石上的吸附

用液相非稳态共沉淀法制备了Mg-Al 类水滑石(HTlc); Mg-Al HTlc 于450 ℃下焙烧得焙烧类水滑石(CHTlc); 采用结构重建法由CHTlc 制备了十二烷基硫酸根(DS－)插层(改性)类水滑石(DS·HTlc). 研究了邻甲酚在Mg-Al HTlc,CHTlc 和DS·HTlc 上的吸附行为: 邻甲酚在Mg-Al HTlc, CHTlc 和DS·HTlc 上的吸附动力学和等温式均分别符合准二级动力学方程和Freundlich 方程, 且吸附速率和吸附量大小均依次为: DS·HTlc>>CHTlc>HTlc; 在初始pH＝5.00～13.00 范围内, 邻甲酚在HTlc 和CHTlc 上的吸附量随pH 值的增加先增加后减小, 随温度的增加而增加, 邻甲酚在DS·HTlc 的吸附量随pH 值和温度的增加而降低; 邻甲酚在HTlc, CHTlc 和DS·HTlc 上的吸附量均随电解质(NaCl)浓度的增加而增加, 探讨了吸附机理. 研究结果表明, DS·HTlc 有望成为一种新型的高效酚类有机污染物处理剂.