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- Kullgren, Jolla, 1978-, et al.
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Oxygen Vacancy Clustering at the Ceria(111) surface
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Oxygen vacancy clustering at the ceria(111) surface have been studied with both force-field and density function theory methods. Two of the methods predict that stable clusters of surface oxygen vacancies should form on these surface, as seen in numerous experimental studies. We propose that vacancy clustering of both surface and sub-surface vacancies follow the simple principle of sharing their Ce(III) neighbors. For surface oxygen vacancies this leads to compact clusters separated by one surface lattice constant. On the other hand for sub-surface this leads to sparse clusters separated by two surface lattice constants.
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| 39422. |
- Kulshreshtha, Chandramouli, et al.
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Excitation Intensity Dependent Carrier Dynamics of Chalcogen Heteroatoms in Medium-Bandgap Polymer Solar Cells
- 2017
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Ingår i: Scientific Reports. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 2045-2322. ; 7:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The excitation intensity dependent carrier dynamics of blends with PC[70]BM of three new medium-band gap conjugated polymers with central chalcogen heteroatoms, PBDTfDTBX (X = O, T(Sulphur), Se) were studied. The PBDTfDTBX polymers (Poly[4,8-bis(5-(2-butyloctyl)thiophene-2-yl)benzo[1,2-b;4,5-b′]dithiophene-alt-4,7-bis(4-(2-ethylhexyl)-2-thienyl)-dithieno[3′,2′:3,4;2″,3″:5,6]benzo[1,2-c][1,2,5] furazan or thiadiazole or selenadiazole]) have symmetrical structures but exhibit different solar cell performances. In this study, we determined how the photogenerated charge carrrier dynamics of the PBDTfDTBX:PC[70]BM blends varies with the heteroatom by performing transient absorption measurements at various excitation intensities. It was found that the charge carrier dynamics of the PBDTfDTBX blends with X = T or Se heteroatoms are dependent on the excitation intensity whereas that of the PBDTfDTBO blend is independent of the intensity. The photogenerated charge carrier dynamics of the PBDTfDTBO:PCBM, PBDTfDTBT:PCBM, and PBDTfDTBSe:PCBM blends were all modeled globally and rates were estimated for different photophysical processes occurring on different time scales.
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| 39423. |
- Kulyk, Dmytro S., et al.
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Charge inversion under plasma-nanodroplet reaction conditions excludes Fischer esterification for unsaturated fatty acids: a chemical approach for type II isobaric overlap
- 2023
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Ingår i: Chemical Science. - : ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY. - 2041-6520 .- 2041-6539.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Direct infusion ionization methods provide the highest throughput strategy for mass spectrometry (MS) analysis of low-volume samples. But the trade-off includes matrix effects, which can significantly reduce analytical performance. Herein, we present a novel chemical approach to tackle a special type of matrix effect, namely type II isobaric overlap. We focus on detailed investigation of a nanodroplet-based esterification chemistry for differentiating isotopologue [M + 2] signal due to unsaturated fatty acid (FA) from the monoisotopic signal from a saturated FA. The method developed involves the online fusion of nonthermal plasma with charged nanodroplets, enabling selective esterification of saturated FAs. We discovered that unsaturated FAs undergo spontaneous intramolecular reaction via a novel mechanism based on a carbocation intermediate to afford a protonated lactone moiety (resonance stabilized cyclic carbonium ion), whose mass is the same as the original protonated unsaturated FA. Therefore, the monoisotopic signal from any saturated FA can be selectively shifted away from the mass-to-charge position where the isobaric interference occurs to enable effective characterization by MS. The mechanism governing the spontaneous intramolecular reactions for unsaturated FAs was validated with DFT calculations, experimentation with standards, and isotope labeling. This novel insight achieved via the ultrafast plasma-nanodroplet reaction environment provides a potentially useful synthetic pathway to achieve catalyst-free lactone preparation. Analytically, we believe the performance of direct infusion MS can be greatly enhanced by combining our approach with prior sample enrichment steps for applications in biomedicine and food safety. Also, combination with portable mass spectrometers can improve the efficiency of field studies since front-end separation is not possible under such conditions. The fusion of nonthermal plasma with charged nanodroplets enables selective esterification of saturated fatty acids, which is utilized to overcome challenges associated with type II isobaric overlap in direct infusion mass spectrometry.
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| 39424. |
- Kumagai, Yuta, et al.
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gamma-Radiation and H2O2 induced oxidative dissolution of uranium(iv) oxide in aqueous solution containing phthalic acid
- 2020
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Ingår i: Dalton Transactions. - : ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY. - 1477-9226 .- 1477-9234. ; 49:6, s. 1907-1914
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This study aims to reveal possible involvements of organic acids in the oxidative dissolution of UO2. Using phthalic acid as a model compound, we have measured adsorption on UO2 and investigated effects on the reaction between H2O2 and UO2 and on oxidative dissolution induced by gamma-irradiation. Significant adsorption of phthalic acid was observed even at neutral pH. However, the reaction between H2O2 and UO2 in phthalic acid solution induced oxidative dissolution of U(vi) similar to in aqueous bicarbonate solution. Moreover, degradation products of phthalic acid were not detected after the reaction of H2O2. These results indicate that even though phthalic acid adsorbs on the UO2 surface, it is not involved in the interfacial reaction of H2O2. In contrast, the dissolution of U by irradiation was inhibited in aqueous phthalic acid solution, whereas H2O2 generated by radiolysis was consumed by UO2. Based on these contrasting results, possible roles of radical species generated by water radiolysis were discussed.
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| 39425. |
- Kumaniaev, Ivan, et al.
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Adsorption Isotherms of Lignin-Derived Compounds on a Palladium Catalyst
- 2019
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Ingår i: Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 0888-5885 .- 1520-5045. ; 58:16, s. 6899-6906
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- We have studied the interaction of lignin fragments obtained from catalytic fractionation with a heterogeneous palladium catalyst. By studying the adsorption of verified substrate and product molecules on the palladium surface, understanding of what governs adsorption and desorption dynamics of both substrates and products has been obtained. In addition, we have studied the kinetic isotope effect of hydrogen-transfer reactions occurring on the surface of the catalyst. These studies give insights into the thermodynamics of the process in which species from lignin-derived species adsorb to the catalyst surface, are then transformed by hydrogenation–hydrogenolysis reactions in a slow reaction step, and finally desorbed. It was found that the adsorption dynamics depended on the degree of unsaturation as well as the presence of methoxy groups on the aryl. Thereby, the adsorption is stronger for substrate molecules derived from lignin than for reduced molecules obtained after the rate-determining transfer-hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis transformations.
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| 39426. |
- Kumaniaev, Ivan, et al.
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Conversion of birch bark to biofuels
- 2020
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Ingår i: Green Chemistry. - 1463-9262 .- 1463-9270. ; 22:7, s. 2255-2263
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Substitution of fossil energy sources for bio-based ones will require development of efficient processes that can convert inedible and preferably low-value fractions that currently are not used into high-value products. It is desirable that such processes are developed so that both current logistics and infrastructure can be used. Bark, which is the outer layer of woody biomass, is currently burnt in a low-value process or left in the forests to decay and is therefore considered waste. In this work, birch (Betula pendula) bark was converted to hydrocarbons suitable for use in both road and aviation fuels in two efficient steps. Development of an efficient, recyclable, salt- and metal-free solvent-based system to solubilize birch bark under benign reaction conditions was a key outcome. The obtained gum was composed of organosolv lignin and suberin oligomers and was fully characterized. This gum had unique properties and could be directly processed in a conventional hydroprocessing unit set-up to afford hydrocarbons in the road and aviation fuel ranges. Life cycle assessment was applied to evaluate different scenarios for implementing this technology. When using bark generated as a forestry by-product and current infrastructure in a pulp mill, the process had a favorable low carbon dioxide footprint for biofuel generation.
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- Kumaniaev, Ivan, 1995-
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Fractionation of woody biomass : lignin and suberin in focus
- 2020
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This thesis is dedicated to the research of fractionation and valorization of different types of woody biomass. In the first part, oak (Quercus suber) and birch (Betula pendula) barks are considered. Bark is the outer layer of wood and is treated as waste in the current wood processing technologies. The main polymers which form bark are lignin (aromatic polyether) and suberin (aliphatic polyester). In the present study, these compounds have been transformed into monomeric phenols which may serve as a precursors for bio-based polyesters, and hydrocarbon bio-oil of gasoline, diesel, and heavy gas oil ranges. The bio-oil has been studied with GC-MS, 2D GC, and simulated distillation techniques. The second part concerns birch heartwood. In contrast with bark, wood does not contain suberin but has a higher content of lignin. A variety of fractionation processes are known for wood. The major disadvantages are contamination of pulp with catalyst and irreversible recondensation of lignin which takes place in harsh pulping conditions. For the purpose of solving these problems, a flow process has been developed in which the biomass and the catalyst are separated in time and space and the lignin is stabilized and cleaved into monomers immediately after its extraction. The process has been optimized to obtain monophenolic lignin-derived compounds, while the remaining cellulose pulp was enzymatically converted into glucose. Hemicellulose serves as a hydrogen donor for the lignin reduction, and therefore no external hydrogen source is required. The experimental work was complemented with a theoretical study of the process of lignin cleavage on the Pd surface. Computations under on the ReaxFF approach were used to model the successive steps of the adsorption of the molecules on the catalyst, their fragmentation, reactions, and desorption. The products obtained in the experiment have been also observed in this simulation.
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| 39428. |
- Kumaniaev, Ivan, et al.
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Lignin depolymerization to monophenolic compounds in a flow-through system
- 2017
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Ingår i: Green Chemistry. - : Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). - 1463-9262 .- 1463-9270. ; 19:24, s. 5767-5771
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A reductive lignocellulose fractionation in a flow-through system in which pulping and transfer hydrogenolysis steps were separated in time and space has been developed. Without the hydrogenolysis step or addition of trapping agents to the pulping, it is possible to obtain partially depolymerized lignin (21 wt% monophenolic compounds) that is prone to further processing. By applying a transfer hydrogenolysis step 37 wt% yield of lignin derived monophenolic compounds was obtained. Pulp generated in the process was enzymatically hydrolyzed to glucose in 87 wt% yield without prior purification.
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| 39429. |
- Kumaniaev, Ivan, et al.
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Valorization of Quercus suber Bark toward Hydrocarbon Bio-Oil and 4-Ethylguaiacol
- 2018
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Ingår i: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 2168-0485. ; 6:5, s. 5737-5742
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A reductive fractionation process for the valorization of Quercus suber bark toward hydrocarbons in gasoline and diesel ranges and optionally 4-ethylguaiacol has been developed. The procedure involves three steps: (1) tandem hydrogen-free Pd/C-catalyzed transfer hydrogenolysis of lignin where the carbohydrates serve as an inherent hydrogen donor under slightly alkaline conditions to also facilitate the depolymerization of suberin, (2) optional distillation, to isolate the 4-ethylguaiacol, (3) hydrodeoxygenation of the mixture from the first step by a Pt-MoO3/TiO2 catalyst generated hydrocarbons in gasoline and diesel ranges. The yield of 4-ethylguaiacol (90% purity) is 2.6% of dry bark weight (12% of acid insoluble lignin), and yield of hydrocarbon bio-oil is 42% of dry bark weight. This corresponds to a theoretical maximum yield of 77% for lignin and suberin. The carbon yield of the obtained bio-oil is thereby 64% from the total initial bark.
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- Kumar, Abhinav, et al.
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A Biocompatible Synthetic Lung Fluid Based on Human Respiratory Tract Lining Fluid Composition.
- 2017
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Ingår i: Pharmaceutical research. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0724-8741 .- 1573-904X. ; 34:12, s. 2454-2465
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- PURPOSE: To characterise a biorelevant simulated lung fluid (SLF) based on the composition of human respiratory tract lining fluid. SLF was compared to other media which have been utilized as lung fluid simulants in terms of fluid structure, biocompatibility and performance in inhalation biopharmaceutical assays.METHODS: The structure of SLF was investigated using cryo-transmission electron microscopy, photon correlation spectroscopy and Langmuir isotherms. Biocompatibility with A549 alveolar epithelial cells was determined by MTT assay, morphometric observations and transcriptomic analysis. Biopharmaceutical applicability was evaluated by measuring the solubility and dissolution of beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) and fluticasone propionate (FP), in SLF.RESULTS: SLF exhibited a colloidal structure, possessing vesicles similar in nature to those found in lung fluid extracts. No adverse effect on A549 cells was apparent after exposure to the SLF for 24 h, although some metabolic changes were identified consistent with the change of culture medium to a more lung-like composition. The solubility and dissolution of BDP and FP in SLF were enhanced compared to Gamble's solution.CONCLUSION: The SLF reported herein constitutes a biorelevant synthetic simulant which is suitable to study biopharmaceutical properties of inhalation medicines such as those being proposed for an inhaled biopharmaceutics classification system.
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