Archive for September, 2009
Irregular Supramolecular Character of [Bmim][BF4] in Aqueous Liquid <<>>
Written by Bo Wu, Li Zhang, Yu Mei Zhang, Hua Ping Wang on September 22, 2009 – 2:46 am -To unravel the wrest form and structure of aggregates in an aqueous solution of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([Bmim][BF4]), we performed static and potent light-scattering measurements, as fairly as transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Results from this develop steer that the aggregates are vesicles and unstable; herein, we discuss the driving strength behind the self-assembly. Besides from the van der Waals forces and dreadful electrostatic interactions liaison adjacent cation clusters, the hydrogen-bonding forces as far as counterion effects effect also advance to this driving press. The information obtained here is expedient for a think twice pact of the invigorating part that aggregation behavior plays in the sward of ionic runny recovery, and its implied use in controlled release, remedy delivery, and petroleum recovery <<>>
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Unstable Supramolecular Structure of [Bmim][BF4] in Aqueous Solution
Written by Bo Wu on September 21, 2009 – 5:00 am -To unravel the exact composition and structure of aggregates in an aqueous solution of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([Bmim][BF4]), we performed static and dynamic light-scattering measurements, as well as transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Results from this work show that the aggregates are vesicles and unstable; herein, we discuss the driving force behind the self-assembly. Apart from the van der Waals forces and repulsive electrostatic interactions between adjacent cation clusters, the hydrogen-bonding forces as well as counterion effects might also contribute to this driving force. The information obtained here is useful for a better understanding of the vital role that aggregation behavior plays in the field of ionic liquid recovery, and its potential use in controlled release, drug delivery, and petroleum recovery.Deviant behavior: The structure of aggregates in an aqueous solution of [Bmim][BF4] were examined and revealed to be vesicles (see graphic, white circles are H2O) and unstable. This ultimately led to the conclusion that their aggregation behavior in water is somewhat different from that of surfactants, although both are surface-active agents.
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