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Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 2, 1999

The aqueous phase reactions of α,α,α-trifluorotoluene (TFT) with sulfate and phosphate radicals h... more The aqueous phase reactions of α,α,α-trifluorotoluene (TFT) with sulfate and phosphate radicals have been investigated by conventional flash-photolysis. The bimolecular rate constants obtained for the reactions of SO 4 Ϫ , H 2 PO 4 ؒ , HPO 4 Ϫ and PO 4 ؒ2Ϫ with TFT are (2 ± 1) × 10 7 , (3.5 ± 0.5) × 10 7 , (2.7 ± 0.5) × 10 6 and (9 ± 1) × 10 5  Ϫ1 s Ϫ1 , respectively. The organic radicals produced from these reactions exhibit a common absorption peak at 290-300 nm. Additionally, the transients generated from sulfate radicals show a shoulder at 360-370 nm and those generated from phosphate radicals a less intense maximum at 400 nm. Based on the experimental results, the nature of the organic radicals is discussed. Additional information on the hydroxycyclohexadienyl radicals of TFT is obtained from independent experiments with hydrogen peroxide solutions containing TFT.

Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2005

The values of the rate constants for the reactions of the sulfate (2.5 x 10(9) M(-1) s(-1)) and h... more The values of the rate constants for the reactions of the sulfate (2.5 x 10(9) M(-1) s(-1)) and hydrogen phosphate (2.2 x 10(8) M(-1) s(-1)) radicals with silica nanoparticles are obtained by flash photolysis experiments with silica suspensions containing S(2)O(8)(2-) or P(2)O(8)(4-), respectively. The interaction of these radicals with the silica nanoparticles leads to formation of transients, probably adsorbed sulfate and hydrogen phosphate radicals, with absorption maxima at around 320 and 350 nm, respectively. A different mechanism takes place for the interaction of the less oxidizing dithiocyanate radicals with the silica nanoparticles. These radicals selectively react with the dissociated silanol groups of the nanoparticles with a rate constant at 298.2K of 7 x 10(7) M(-1) s(-1) (per mol of SiO(-) groups), and there is no evidence for their adsorption at the surface. All the results are discussed in terms of the Smoluchowski equation and redox potential of the inorganic radicals.

Journal of the Chemical Society, Faraday Transactions, 1998

Phosphate radicals in the three acid-base forms (H,PO,', HPO,'-and PO:'-) were produced by photol... more Phosphate radicals in the three acid-base forms (H,PO,', HPO,'-and PO:'-) were produced by photolysis of P,0s4-at different pH. Absolute rate constants for the reactions of the phosphate radicals with substituted benzenes have been determined by flash-photolysis. The results are discussed in terms of Hammett correlations. 0 1998 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.

Polyhedron, 1996

Base hydrolysis and aquation of trans-[Co(NH3)4(NH2CH3)X] 2+ (where X = C1, Br and NO3) complexes... more Base hydrolysis and aquation of trans-[Co(NH3)4(NH2CH3)X] 2+ (where X = C1, Br and NO3) complexes are reported. Both types of reactions are four to eight times faster than the corresponding reactions for [Co(NH3)~X] 2-complexes. The positive activation entropies of the base hydrolysis for all the studied trans-[Co(NH3)4 (NH2CH3)X] 2+ ions and the stereochemistry of the hydroxo products are indicative of a dissociative conjugate base, Dcb, mechanism. The steric course of the base hydrolysis differs significantly from that of the parent penta-ammines. For the aquation reactions, the activation enthalpies of the trans-methylamine and penta-ammine complexes are similar, while the activation entropies are more positive (or less negative) for the former. These results are interpreted in terms of an Id mechanism.

Catalysis Today, 2010

The reaction kinetics and mechanisms of three neonicotinoid insecticides, imidacloprid (IMD), thi... more The reaction kinetics and mechanisms of three neonicotinoid insecticides, imidacloprid (IMD), thiacloprid (THIA) and acetamiprid (ACT), with singlet oxygen and Rose Bengal excited triplet state is reported. The rate constants (5.5±0.5)×106, (3.9±1)×107, and (1.3±1)×106M−1s−1 were determined for the chemical reaction of singlet oxygen, and the values (4.8±1)×107, (1.5±1)×108, and (3.6±1)×107M−1s−1 for the reactions with Rose Bengal triplet state for IMD,

Spectrochimica Acta Part A-molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2009

Butoxylated silica nanoparticles (BSN) were prepared by esterification of the silanol groups of f... more Butoxylated silica nanoparticles (BSN) were prepared by esterification of the silanol groups of fumed silica nanoparticles with butanol and characterized by 13C and 29Si NMR and thermogravimetry. The molecular probes benzophenone (BP) and safranine-T were used to investigate the BSN suspensions in water:acetonitrile.Laser flash-photolysis experiments at λexc=266nm performed with BSN suspended in acetonitrile:aqueous phosphate buffer supported previous results of our

Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2007

ABSTRACT Butoxylated silica nanoparticles (BSN) were prepared by esterification of the silanol gr... more ABSTRACT Butoxylated silica nanoparticles (BSN) were prepared by esterification of the silanol groups of fumed silica nanoparticles with butanol. These particles were characterized by FTIR, BET, TEM, and TOC. BSN suspensions in water:acetonitrile mixtures were used as quenchers of benzophenone (BP) phosphorescence in time-resolved experiments at the excitation wavelengths of 266 and 337 nm. The phosphorescence signals obtained in the presence of the nanoparticles were fitted to biexponential decays. Both decays were accelerated in the presence of increasing amounts of BSN. A model including the reversible adsorption of BP on BSN and supported by computer simulations accounts for the observed results.

Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2009

Silicon nanoparticles with strong blue photoluminescence were synthesized by electrochemical etch... more Silicon nanoparticles with strong blue photoluminescence were synthesized by electrochemical etching of silicon wafers and ultrasonically removed under N 2 atmosphere in organic solvents to produce colloids. Thermal treatment leads to the formation of colloidal Si particles of 3 ± 1 nm diameter, which upon excitation with 340 -380 nm light exhibited room temperature luminescence in the range from 400 to 500 nm. The emission and the one-and two-photon excitation spectra of the particles are not sensitive to surface functionalization with methyl 2methylprop-2-enoate. However, the derivatized particles show higher emission quantum yields in air-saturated suspensions (44%) than the underivatized particles (27%), as well as higher stability of its dispersions.

The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2003

ABSTRACT Sulfate radicals, SO4•-, were generated using flash photolysis of aqueous S2O82- solutio... more ABSTRACT Sulfate radicals, SO4•-, were generated using flash photolysis of aqueous S2O82- solutions and the reactions of the inorganic radicals with the surface of suspended silica nanoparticles (NP) investigated. In the presence of colloidal silica no absorption traces due to SO4•- radicals are observed at 100 μs after the flash of light. However, two transient species with absorption maxima around 320 and 600 nm are formed. A kinetic analysis of the experimental results indicate that SO4•- radicals are adsorbed on the NP surface, leading to the formation of an adduct, with λmax ≈ 320 nm (ε ≈ 7000 cm-1 M-1), and showing similar reactivity to that observed for the sulfate radical in aqueous solutions. The NP−sulfate radical adducts react with adsorbed water, and with single and geminal SiO- sites with reaction rate constants of 1.5 × 1014 × e-(58±12)kJ/mol)/RT s-1, < 103 × e-(2±17)kJ/mol/RT s-1 and < 1011 × e-(46±13)kJ/mol/RT s-1, respectively. Two different SiO• surface defects, showing similar spectra (λmax ≈ 600 nm) but different reactivities, are formed from the reaction of NP−sulfate radicals and deprotonated geminal and single silanols.

The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2000

The photolysis of Na 2 S 2 O8 aqueous solutions containing Clions is a clean method for kinetic s... more The photolysis of Na 2 S 2 O8 aqueous solutions containing Clions is a clean method for kinetic studies of the species Cl • / Cl 2 •in the absence and presence of added aromatic substrates. Laser and conventional flashphotolysis techniques were employed to investigate the aqueous phase reactions of chlorine atoms and Cl 2 •-(340 nm) radical ions in the presence and absence of benzene. A mechanism is proposed which accounts for the decay of Cl 2 •in aqueous solutions containing chloride ion concentrations in the range 1 × 10 -4 to 0.6 M, total radical (Cl • + Cl 2 •-) concentrations in the range (0.1-1.5) × 10 -5 M, and pH in the range 2.5-3.0. Interpretation of the experimental data is supported by kinetic computer simulations. The rate constants 6 × 10 9 M -1 s -1 e k e 1.2 × 10 10 M -1 s -1 and < 1 × 10 5 M -1 s -1 were determined for the reactions of Cl • and Cl 2 •with benzene, respectively, in the aqueous phase. The organic radicals produced from these reactions exhibit an absorption band with maximum at 300 nm, which was assigned to a Cl-cyclohexadienyl radical (Cl-CHD). The kinetic analysis of the traces supports a reversible reaction between O 2 and Cl-CHD. A reaction mechanism leading to the formation of chlorobenzene is proposed.

Separation and Purification Technology, 2012

The goal of this study was to investigate how the binding of humic acids (HA) to magnetite nanopa... more The goal of this study was to investigate how the binding of humic acids (HA) to magnetite nanoparticles affects the ability of the HA to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) upon irradiation. To this end, magnetite nanoparticles coated with two different HA were prepared by the co-precipitation method. These particles were characterized by several techniques. The nanoparticle-sensitized quantum yield of singlet oxygen generation (U D ) at k exc = 400 nm and the quantum efficiencies (k exc = 300-550 nm) of hydroxyl radical and hydrogen peroxide generation were measured and compared to the corresponding quantum yields obtained from solutions of the free HA. Despite being bonded to the magnetite nanoparticles, the HA are still able to generate ROS upon irradiation. As with free HA, the yields of ROS generation by the magnetite-bonded HA depend on the particular HA involved.

Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2009

The photodegradation of the herbicide clomazone in the presence of S 2 O 8 2or of humic substance... more The photodegradation of the herbicide clomazone in the presence of S 2 O 8 2or of humic substances of different origin was investigated. A value of (9.4 ± 0.4) · 10 8 M M -1 s -1 was measured for the bimolecular rate constant for the reaction of sulfate radicals with clomazone in flash-photolysis experiments. Steady state photolysis of peroxydisulfate, leading to the formation of the sulfate radicals, in the presence of clomazone was shown to be an efficient photodegradation method of the herbicide. This is a relevant result regarding the in situ chemical oxidation procedures involving peroxydisulfate as the oxidant. The main reaction products are 2-chlorobenzylalcohol and 2-chlorobenzaldehyde. The degradation kinetics of clomazone was also studied under steady state conditions induced by photolysis of Aldrich humic acid or a vermicompost extract (VCE). The results indicate that singlet oxygen is the main species responsible for clomazone degradation. The quantum yield of O 2 (a 1 D g ) generation (k = 400 nm) for the VCE in D 2 O, F D = (1.3 ± 0.1) · 10 )3 , was determined by measuring the O 2 (a 1 D g ) phosphorescence at 1270 nm. The value of the overall quenching constant of O 2 (a 1 D g ) by clomazone was found to be (5.7 -0.3) · 10 7 M M -1 s -1 in D 2 O. The bimolecular rate constant for the reaction of clomazone with singlet oxygen was k r = (5.4 -0.1) · 10 7 M M -1 s -1 , which means that the quenching process is mainly reactive.

Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2008

To learn more about the role of the reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the production of bioavailab... more To learn more about the role of the reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the production of bioavailable products of the dissolved organic matter, we investigate here the effect of the photolysis (k exc > 320 nm) of a soil extract (SE) on the growth of bacteria isolated from the same soil as used for obtaining the extract. Comparative experiments with Aldrich humic acid (AHA) as substrate were performed. The photodegradation of the SE was evaluated with different techniques-UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence excitation emission matrices (EEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Known ROS scavengers were employed to study the effect of photochemically produced ROS on the photodegradation of the substrates. To evaluate the effect of irradiation on the bioavailability of the SE and AHA, photolyzed and nonphotolyzed substrates were added to different culture media and the growth of Pseudomonas sp. isolated from the soil and a strain of Escherichia coli were studied. The different results obtained were assigned to the dissimilar metabolisms of both bacteria.

Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2012

In this study, we show that several UV-Vis absorbance, steadystate and time-resolved fluorescence... more In this study, we show that several UV-Vis absorbance, steadystate and time-resolved fluorescence parameters of a series of dissolved humic substances (DHS) from different sources (e.g. terrestrial fulvic and humic acids, and humic acid-like molecules extracted from composted and vermicomposted wastes) correlate with the molar absorptivity at 280 nm per mole of organic carbon (e 280 ), which in turn is proportional to the molecular complexity (e.g. molecular size, aromaticity and oxidation degree) of the DHS. Both absorbance and fluorescence spectral responses were sensitive to the molecular complexity associated with the maturation degree of the DHS. Depending on the DHS, different emitting responses by excitation at the UVA (340 nm) and VIS (460 nm) regions of the absorption spectra were observed. The results were explained in terms of the extent of intramolecular electronic interactions between electron donor groups, such as polyhydroxylated aromatics and indoles, and more oxidized acceptor groups (e.g. quinones or other oxidized aromatics) as the molecular complexity of the DHS increased.

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Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2003

The oxidation kinetics and mechanism of the phenolic derivatives of α,α,α-trifluorotoluene, 2-tri... more The oxidation kinetics and mechanism of the phenolic derivatives of α,α,α-trifluorotoluene, 2-trifluoromethylphenol, 3-trifluoromethylphenol (3-TFMP), 4-trifluoromethylphenol and 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenol, mediated by singlet molecular oxygen, O 2 ( 1 ∆ g ), and hydrogen phosphate radicals were studied, employing time-resolved O 2 ( 1 ∆ g ) phosphorescence detection, polarographic determination of dissolved oxygen and flash photolysis. All the substrates are highly photo-oxidizable through a O 2 ( 1 ∆ g )-mediated mechanism. The phenols show overall quenching constants for O 2 ( 1 ∆ g ) of the order of 10 6 M Ϫ1 s Ϫ1 in D 2 O, while the values for the phenoxide ions in water range from 1.2 × 10 8 to 3.6 × 10 8 M Ϫ1 s Ϫ1 . The effects of the pH and polarity of the medium on the kinetics of the photo-oxidative process suggest a charge-transfer mechanism. 2-Trifluoromethyl-1,4-benzoquinone is suspected to be the main photooxidation product for the substrate 3-TFMP. The absolute rate constants for the reactions of HPO 4 ؒϪ with the substrates range from 4 × 10 8 to 1 × 10 9 M Ϫ1 s Ϫ1 . The 3-trifluoromethylphenoxyl radical was observed as the organic intermediate formed after reaction of 3-TFMP with HPO 4 ؒϪ , yielding 2,2Ј-bis(fluorohydroxymethyl)biphenyl-4,4Јdiol as the end product. The observed results indicate that singlet molecular oxygen and hydrogen phosphate radicals not only react at different rates with the phenols of α,α,α-trifluorotoluene, but the reactions also proceed through different reaction channels.

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2002

The dye sensitized photooxidation in water (pH 6), of the pharmaceutical topical antiglaucoma dru... more The dye sensitized photooxidation in water (pH 6), of the pharmaceutical topical antiglaucoma drugs, Timolol and Pindolol, which act as beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists, were studied by means of static and time-resolved spectroscopic methods and polarographic determinations. O2(1delta(g))-mediated photooxidation of Timolol and Pindolol takes place with quantum efficiencies of 0.035 and 0.16, respectively, which raises concern about the possible daylight-mediated photodamaging of the drugs, in the presence of sensitizing agents. Pindolol behaves kinetically as a typical indole derivative, for which the intermediacy of a polar complex is proposed. Solvent effects on the kinetics of photooxidation suggests that the same mechanism could operate for the case of Timolol. Upon direct ultraviolet-light irradiation Timolol and Pindolol generate O2(1delta(g)), with quantum yields of 0.027 and 0.11 respectively. The former comprises three desirable properties for an external-use ocular drug: a reduced efficiency of O2(1delta(g)) photooxidation, a relatively high power as O2(1delta(g)) physical deactivator and a relatively low propensity to O2(1delta(g)) generation upon direct light irradiation.

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2009

The reactivity of hydroxyl radicals (HO ) towards three neonicotonoid insecticides, namely imidac... more The reactivity of hydroxyl radicals (HO ) towards three neonicotonoid insecticides, namely imidacloprid, thiacloprid and acetamiprid was investigated. These radicals were generated by photolysis of H(2)O(2) solutions. Flash photolysis experiments were used to determine the rate constants of 5.5 x 10(10) M(-1)s(-1), 6 x 10(10) M(-1)s(-1), and 7.5 x 10(10) M(-1)s(-1), for the reactions of HO with acetamiprid, imidacloprid, and thiacloprid, respectively. Continuous irradiation experiments in the absence and presence of H(2)O(2) allowed the identification and toxicity evaluation of the primary photo- and oxidation products of the insecticides. In all cases, the less toxic 6-chloronicotinic acid was found to be the major product at higher degrees of oxidation. The results reported here indicate that the half life of the insecticides due to their reaction with HO radicals in natural aquatic reservoirs may vary between 5 h and 19 days, and therefore the hydroxyl radical-mediated oxidation may be a significant abiotic elimination route. However, elimination of the insecticide under such conditions might not improve the quality of the contaminated water, as the primary products of degradation still show considerable toxicity to Vibrio fischeri assays.

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2005

The kinetics and mechanism of the oxidation of Glycine (Gly), Alanine (Ala), Tyrosine (Tyr), Tryp... more The kinetics and mechanism of the oxidation of Glycine (Gly), Alanine (Ala), Tyrosine (Tyr), Tryptophan (Trp) and some di-(Gly-Gly, Ala-Ala, Gly-Ala, Gly-Trp, Trp-Gly, Gly-Tyr, Tyr-Gly), tri-(Gly-Gly-Gly, Ala-Gly-Gly) and tetrapeptides (Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly) mediated by sulfate (SO(4) (-)) and hydrogen phosphate (HPO(4) (-)) radicals was studied, employing the flash-photolysis technique. The substrates were found to react with sulfate radicals (SO(4) (-), produced by photolysis of the S(2)O(8)(2-)) faster than with hydrogen phosphate radicals (HPO(4) (-), generated by photolysis of P(2)O(8)(4-) at pH = 7.1). The reactions of the zwitterions of the aliphatic amino acids and peptides with SO(4) (-) radicals take place by electron transfer from the carboxylate moiety to the inorganic radical, whereas those of the HPO(4) (-) proceed by H-abstraction from the alpha carbon atom. The phenoxyl radical of Tyr-Gly and Gly-Tyr are formed as intermediate species of the oxidation of these peptides by the inorganic radicals. The radical cations of Gly-Trp and Trp-Gly (at pH = 4.2) and their corresponding deprotonated forms (at pH = 7) were detected as intermediates species of the oxidation of these peptides with SO(4) (-) and HPO(4) (-). Reaction mechanisms which account for the observed intermediates are proposed.

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2013

The effect of Hg(2+) on the fluorescence intensity of three fulvic acids (Pahokee Peat, Pony Lake... more The effect of Hg(2+) on the fluorescence intensity of three fulvic acids (Pahokee Peat, Pony Lake and Suwannee River) was studied. The fluorescence intensity decreased in the presence of added Hg(2+), while the fluorescence lifetimes were independent of the concentration of Hg(2+) in solution. These results are indicative of ground-states association between the fulvic acids and Hg(2+) with formation of stable non-fluorescent complexes (static quenching process). The analysis of the excitation-emission matrices with the Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) and Multivariate Curve Resolution-Alternating Least Squares (MCR-ALS) methods provided additional valuable information regarding the binding properties between Hg(2+) ions and specific fluorescence components of the fulvic acids. The three fulvic acids were shown to contain the same three groups of fluorophores characterized by excitation/emission pairs in the following regions: (320-330 nm/425-450 nm), (370-375 nm/465-500 nm), (290-295 nm/370-395 nm). These pairs are almost not affected by the change of pH from 2.0 to 7.0. Ryan-Weber and modified Stern-Volmer methods were used to analyze the static fluorescence quenching of the individual components. Similar conditional stability constants of Hg(2+) binding for the three components were found by both methods. The obtained log K values are in the range of 4.4 to 5.4.

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2013

Carotenoids, and β-carotene in particular, are important natural antioxidants. Singlet oxygen, th... more Carotenoids, and β-carotene in particular, are important natural antioxidants. Singlet oxygen, the lowest excited state of molecular oxygen, is an intermediate often involved in natural oxidation reactions. The fact that β-carotene efficiently quenches singlet oxygen in solution-phase systems is invariably invoked when explaining the biological antioxidative properties of β-carotene. We recently developed unique microscope-based time-resolved spectroscopic methods that allow us to directly examine singlet oxygen in mammalian cells. We now demonstrate that intracellular singlet oxygen, produced in a photosensitized process, is in fact not efficiently deactivated by β-carotene. This observation requires a re-evaluation of β-carotene's role as an antioxidant in mammalian systems and now underscores the importance of mechanisms by which β-carotene inhibits radical reactions.