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Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes blended with various amounts of MWCNT-ZnO (0.1%–3%) nanocomposites were prepared by the phase inversion method. The effect of nanocomposites blending on the membrane structural and morphological properties was investigated by XRD, FT-IR and SEM techniques. Contact angle measurement reveals that the hydrophilicity of the membrane increases with the increase of nanocomposite content; a reduction of the contact angle from 103° for PVDF to 49° for hybrid membrane was obtained. An optimum amount of 0.5% of MWCNT-ZnO blended in a PVDF hybrid membrane assured 85% removal rate of RbB under UV light irradiation. It was observed that the pollutant removal occurs through the simultaneous action of two processes: adsorption and photocatalysis. By blending with MWCNT-ZnO nanoparticles, the PVDF membrane acquires photocatalytic properties which assure a self-cleaning property in the membrane, increasing its lifetime.

Cellulose acetate (CA) is one of the most important esters of cellulose and it was analyzed by means of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and EDX spectra. The FT-IR spectrum presented both the C=O and C�O stretching bands for acetyl groups. The EDX spectrum confirms the presence of C and O elements. The SEM image presented a spongy structure that is important for many applications. The antimicrobial properties of cellulose acetate solutions in acetic acid were determined in tests on two gram-negative species (Pseudomonas aeruginosa - ATCC 27853 and Escherichia coli - ATCC 25822), two gram-positive species (Staphylococus aureus - ATCC 29213 and Streptococcus pyogenes - ATCC 19615) and yeast species (Candida albicans - ATCC 10231). We have shown that samples of cellulose acetate solutions in acetic acid can be used to fight microbial and fungal infections. Of the gram-positive species tested, the strongest antimicrobial effect was observed against S. aureus. The diameter of inhibition zones of cellulose acetate solutions in acetic acid (P1 and P2) for S. aureus far exceeded inhibition zone both of reference substance (gentamicin) and of acetic acid solutions (M1 and M2), given values between 3.15 cm (P1) and 3.55 cm (P2). Also, the results suggested that the studied solutions (P1 and P2) had an antimicrobial effect pronounced for gram-negative species as P. aeruginosa, in which the P1 sample gave an inhibition zone of 2.95 cm, and the P2 sample achieved an inhibition of 3.15 cm. So, the antimicrobial activity of cellulose acetate solutions tested in vitro had a good antimicrobial effect, proportional to the concentration of the active substance.

In this work, the synthesis, characterization and in vitro antibacterial activity of two novel compounds with aminophosphinic acid groups have been investigated. Both α-propylaminophosphinic acid grafted on styrene-6.7%divinylbenzene copolymer (AmPhinicPr) and α-benzylaminophosphinic acid grafted on styrene-6.7%divinylbenzene copolymer (AmPhinicBz) were obtained by a one-pot Kabachnik–Fields polymer-analog reaction. They were characterized using FT-IR spectroscopy, EDX and TG/DTA, to establish the degree of functionalization with pendant α-aminophosphinic acid groups. They exhibited remarkable efficiency in antibacterial tests. The bioactive aminophosphinic groups have an antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus), Escherichia coli (E. coli), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) and Bacillus cereus (B. cereus). We have evaluated the applicability of the Weibull model to describe inactivation of microbial cells at our samples.

In the present study, a new compound was used for decontaminating water polluted by Congo Red dye. Phosphono-aminoacid-Cd(II) pendant groups grafted on a polymeric support was prepared using impregnation of a polymer support functionalized with phosphono-aminoacid groups with an aqueous solution of Cd(NO3)2x4H2O. The catalyst was characterized by Fourier transform infrared ray, scanning electron microscope, termogravimetric analysis UV-Vis spectroscopy. The results suggest that the studied material could efficiently be used as photocatalyst in the degradation process of waters containing organic dyes under UV-Vis light irradiation.

This paper has investigated the preparation, characterization and antimicrobial effect of two new compounds. α-Aminophosphonic acid groups were grafted onto the structure of a styrene-6.7% divinylbenzene (S-6.7% DVB) copolymer. The compounds bearing the N–C–P skeleton in α-aminophosphonic acids groups were synthesized following a “one-pot” modified Kabachnik–Fields reaction performed with three components (polymeric amine, aldehyde and phosphorous acid) in tetrahydrofuran at 55 °C. The presence of 2 novel products: aminobenzylphosphonic acid (BzAmPhonic) and aminopropylphosphonic acid (PrAmPhonic) grafted on (S-6.7% DVB) copolymer was indicated by characterization using FT-IR spectroscopy, EDX, TGA, measurement of the phosphorus content and the degree of functionalization with pendant α-aminophosphonic acid group. It was proved that novel products have an antimicrobial effect in vitro after 1 h of contact against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Escherichia coli (E. coli), Bacillus cereus (B. cereus), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) and a species of yeast Candida albicans (C. albicans). The best antibacterial activity was obtained by the PrAmPhonic sample. We were interested in obtaining new polymeric functionalized compounds endowed with very good antimicrobial properties. The main advantage of the novel antibacterial agents synthesized in this work is that they can be easily recovered in order not to contaminate the environment.

The functionalization of S–1% DVB copolymer was carried out with aminophosphonate groups, and then the samples were covered with silica to obtain hybrid materials. The obtained hybrid materials were used as supports for impregnation of transition metal ions [Cu(II) and Mn(II)], and they were subsequently used as catalysts in oxidation reactions. The supports and catalysts were characterized by FTIR and UV–Vis spectroscopy, thermal analysis, SEM, and TEM electron microscopy. The results of FTIR spectroscopy indicated the formation of a hybrid of silica and an aminophosphonate polymer by the sol–gel route. The UV–Vis spectra showed a strong interaction of Cu(II) and a weak interaction of Mn(II) with aminophosphonate groups of the supports. The catalytic tests confirm different interactions between the metal cations and obtained supports. The formation of the immobilized Cu(II) complexes shows the possibility of using these materials selectively in oxidation of various organic compounds (anisole, cyclohexene, toluene, styrene, phenol). The purpose of this article is to develop some new poly(aminophosphonates)/silica hybrid materials immobilized with transition metal such as Cu(II) and Mn(II) ions for future use in the oxidation process.

This paper is designated to the development of flame retardant solid polymer electrolytes based on phosphorus containing polymers. The new green technique synthesis, respectively polycondensation under microwave irradiation of hexylphosphonic dichloride (HPD) with 4,4′-(1,3-phenylenediisopropylidene) bisphenol (bisphenol M) was described. 86% yield and 0.95 dl g −1 inherent viscosity were obtained. The polyphosphonate was characterized by FT-IR, 1 H and 31 P NMR spectroscopy, gel permeation chromatography, and thermal analysis. The polymer presents thermal stability, begins to lose weight above 280 °C. The influence of the reaction temperature and reaction time on yield and inherent viscosity for MW polycondensation was studied and the results were compared with the results of polycondensation reaction under conventional heating in similar conditions. Best results were obtained under microwave irradiation. Solid polymer electrolytes were obtained from the polyphosphonate complexed with different lithium salts using casting technique and the electrochemical properties were determined. The low activation energy of conduction determined for solid polymer electrolyte membrane with bis(oxalato)borate anions overcomes the activation energy request for relaxation process and this membrane presents the best conductivity. Also, the flammability of polyphosphonate and membranes was investigated by measuring limiting oxygen index values.

In the present study, a poly(styrene-co-divinylbenzene) copolymer support, functionalized by the phase-transfer catalysis method with N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)glycine amino acid groups, was used as adsorbent material for silver removal and recovery from aqueous solutions. The synthetized copolymer was characterized by various techniques, namely Fourier transform infrared and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The results obtained confirm the functionalization of the copolymer with the amino acid groups. Additionally, in order to determine the adsorption performance of the studied material, kinetic and equilibrium studies were carried out by adsorption experiments in batch mode. It was observed that the functionalized copolymer is an efficient adsorbent for removing Ag(I) from aqueous solutions having an adsorption capacity of 123.5 mg/g. The functionalized copolymers were tested on two bacteria strains both in the presence and absence of silver ions. Thus, the antimicrobial efficacy of the studied materials was tested by using Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus microorganisms. The novelty of this work is that the exhausted metal-containing polymer material can be tailored to act as antibacterial agent, which possesses multifunctionality, antibacterial properties, and sustainability, thus offering potential environmental and quality of life benefits.

This paper presents for the first time the synthesis of poly(alkylene-H-phosphonate)s by one-pot tandem reaction of hypophosphorous acid and ethylene glycol. Zirconium oxychloride was used as esterification catalyst, Nickel vinylphosphonate, Nickel sulfate, Nickel chloride hexahydrate were used as transfer hydrogenation catalyst. Nickel vinylphosphonate was synthesized in our laboratory and used for the first time as catalyst in this process. The compounds were characterized by 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and 31P-NMR spectroscopy. Molar masses were determined by SEC-MALLS technique and depend on the catalyst used. The obtained poly(alkylene-H-phosphonate)s have molar masses between 1.50 and 11.85 kDa, higher than those obtained by other methods mentioned in the literature.

Blends of quaternized polysulfones with triphenylphosphonium pendant groups/poly(vinylidene fluoride) were analyzed to establish their impact on the rheological, morphological and surface properties, as well as their interactions with some blood compounds. The rheological functions reflect the influence of both polymers’ chemical structures. Blend compositions of the corresponding films influence the surface tension parameters, increase blend hydrophobicity and, implicitly, decrease the polar surface tension parameters. The specific surface characteristics of polymer blends are related to their interactions with some blood constituents and plasma proteins. Also, the specific microarchitecture of the blend represents an excellent scaffold for medical applications.

In the present work, two novel aminophosphinic acid ligands grafted on poly(styrene-1%divinylbenzene) (St-1%DVB) have been synthesized by reacting polymer precursors bearing primary amino groups with benzaldehyde (or propionaldehyde) and phenylphosphinic acid by the “one-pot” Kabatachnik-Fields reaction. The resins functionalized with aminophosphinic pendant groups were characterized by means of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermal analysis, energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis (EDX), and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging. Its adsorption capacity for divalent metal ions such as Cu(II) and Ni(II) were investigated. The adsorption procedure of Cu(II) and Ni(II) ions on polymer-grafted aminophosphinic acid ligands was carried out by batch experiments. The result also shows that the adsorption process was best described by a pseudo-second-order kinetic equation and by the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The best maximum adsorption capacity was obtained for resin with aminobenzylphosphinic acid groups [1.46 mg Cu(II)/g and 1.36 mg Ni(II)/g]. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 2013. © 2012 Society of Plastics Engineers

In this study, novel chelating resins containing aminophosphonic acid groups grafted on poly(styrene-co-divinylbenzene) (1 % or 15 % DVB) were obtained by “one-pot” reactions. The phosphorus contents were determined in order to calculate the degree of functionalization with pendant aminophosphonic acid groups. The fraction of repetitive units functionalized with aminophosphonic acid groups was determined by accepting the statistical structure of the repetitive unit of initial and final copolymer. These materials were characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, EDX, and TGA. Adsorption properties of aminophosphonic acids grafted on poly(styrene-co-divinylbenzene) were examined for the removal of Ni(II) ions from aqueous solutions using the batch equilibrium procedure. By applying the kinetic models to the experimental data it was found that the adsorption of Ni(II) on the studied chelating resins is described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. For all the studied systems, Langmuir isotherm model provided an excellent fit of the equilibrium adsorption data.

Quaternized polysulfone with triphenylphosphonium pendant groups was investigated, as to its optical and electronic properties. Optical properties were analyzed by refractivity and transmission spectra. To obtain the optical parameters, the approach proposed by Tauc for amorphous semiconductors has been used, because of the similarity of the absorption edges. Values of pseudogap energy and Urbach energy of 3.89 eV and 168 meV, respectively, were obtained. The dielectric properties and AC-conductivity were also studied as a function of temperature and frequency. Decrease in the dielectric constant was observed with the increase in frequency and decrease in temperature. Also, quaternized polysulfone films were characterized by two relaxation processes, γ and β relaxation, which appear at different temperatures, depending on the pendant group. The frequency–temperature-dependent conductivity showed that conductivity increases with frequency and also that the quaternized polysulfones possess typical semiconducting properties. All parameters have been found as slightly influenced by the polymer chain structure.

Polycondensation of arylphosphonic(phosphoric)dichlorides with various bisphenols was carried out using a new technique, namely, solid-liquid phase transfer catalysis. Potassium phosphate was used as the base. The synthesis of polyphosphonate by solid-liquid phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) polycondensation of phenylphosphonic dichloride with 4,4'-cyclohexylidenebisphenol is presented in detail. The structures of the polyphosphonates and flu- orine-polyphosphate were studied using this technique. The polymers were characterized by gel permeation chro- matography, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), 1 H and 31 P nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermal analysis. Yields in the range of 80.2-86.5, and inherent viscosities in the range of 1.48-2.5 dL/g were obtained. High molecular weight polymers (Mn of ~11,800-21,600) were successfully prepared. The polymers were self-extinguishing and started losing weight at around 280-380 o C. The glass-transition temperatures of the polymers were detected in the range of 85-180 o C. The flammability was

Phase transfer catalyzed reactions are often more easily and cheaply performed than conventional method and they are therefore of particular interest. A polysulfone functionalized with phosphonate (2-PSF) was prepared under phase transfer catalysis (PTC) conditions, and it was evaluated by spectrometric method (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, using potassium bromide (KBr) pellet). The phosphorus content of the modified polysulfone was determined, and it was used for the determination the fraction of repeating units functionalized with phosphonate groups. The modified polysulfone contains 1.40 mmol phosphonate/g polysulfone. Polysulfone functionalized with phosphonate groups and polysulfone functionalized with aldehyde groups (3-PSF) were used in Wittig-Horner reaction, to introduce double bonds on polymer and to obtain crosslinked polysulfone (4-PSF). The reactions were performed using PTC method, solid-liquid (potassium carbonate (K2CO3), tetrahydrofuran (THF), tetraethylammonium iodide (TEAI)) system. The structure of polysulfone functionalized with phosphonate groups and polysulfone functionalized with aldehyde group were confirmed by 1H-, 13C-, and 31P-nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The peak for phosphorus in PSF-phosphonate appears in 31P NMR spectrum as a singlet at 25.712 ppm. The thermal properties of aldehyde, phosphonate, and crosslinked polysulfone were studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and differential thermogravimetric analysis (DTG). Scanning electron microscopy images for polysulfone functionalized with phosphonate and crosslinked polysulfone are in concordance with nitrogen (N2) adsorption-desorption isotherms.POLYM. ENG. SCI., 2012. © 2011 Society of Plastics Engineers

UV-cured nanocomposite films were prepared from acrylic monomer and two types of nanomaterial: zirconium vinylphosphonate and zirconia, in the presence of a photoinitiator. The films were characterized by FTIR, SEM, and AFM. FTIR spectra showed the disappearance of band assigned to the CC group both of monomer and zirconium vinylphosphonate by polymerization and the presence of the phosphonate group in polymer. The influence of zirconium vinylphosphonate and zirconia content on thermooxidative degradation of polymeric films was studied by thermogravimetry. SEM and AFM images showed that nanomaterials are dispersed in polymer matrix with no macroscopic phase separation. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011

The synthesis of styrene–divinylbenzene copolymers functionalized with α-hydroxyphosphonic acid groups is presented. The phosphorus content was determined in order to calculate the degree of functionalization with pendant α-hydroxyphosphonic group, with values of 0.66 for St–1%DVBHOPHOS and 3.14 for St–6.7%DVBHOPHOS. Their characterization by IR, thermogravimetry is reported. The kinetics of adsorption of three dyes on St–6.7%DVBHOPHOS polymer was studied.

The reaction of phenylphosphonic dichloride with 4,4′-cyclohexylidenebisphenol by a gas–liquid interfacial polycondensation was investigated. The design of experiments (DoE) method is used for determination of the best reaction conditions. The correlation of simultaneous influence of the parameters (reaction time, reaction temperature, alkaline medium, reagents molar ratio) on yield and inherent viscosity was studied.

Polyphosphonates, polyphosphates, polyarylazophosphonates and polyarylazophosphates were synthesized by a new alternative to the classical phase transfer catalysis, respectively, the modified inverse phase transfer catalysis (IPTC) polycondensation of various phenylphosphonic (phosphoric) dichlorides (phenylphosphonic dichloride, phenylphosphoric dichloride, p-chlorophenylphosphoric dichloride) with bisphenols: bisphenol A, tetrabromobisphenol A, bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)methane (bisphenol F), 4,4′-dihydroxyazobenzene. The polymers were characterized by infrared spectroscopy and magnetic resonance (1H-NMR, 31P-NMR, 13C-NMR) spectroscopy. Yields in the range of 63.5–85% and molecular weights (M w) of ~2,000–8,200 g mol−1 were obtained. Polyphosphonates were stable up 210–270 °C and polyphosphates up 190–220 °C in air atmosphere. For a correct estimation of the thermal behavior of similar compounds, a kinetic analysis using a modified version of Non Parametric Kinetic method for representative polyphosphonate and polyphosphate was realized. The studies made on the hydrolytic degradation of the synthesized polyphosphates show that the most stable polymer under alkali-catalyzed degradation is the polyphosphate obtained by IPTC of phenylphosphoric dichloride and bisphenol A.

Polyaniline (PANI) is one of the intrinsic semiconductive polymers and shows some useful properties: high conductivity, transparency for the red and violet domain of spectrum, good elasticity and processability, superficial tension and chemical, photochemical and electrochemical behaviour. A PANI primer coat has been developed to act as an active electronic barrier to corrosion. When overlaid with a conventional durable topcoat, the coating has been shown to protect steel against salt, pollutants and other harsh environments. Dry blends were prepared by blending the powders of doped PANI and the host polymer, a commercial melamine-formaldehyde resin AZAMIN M514 in a mixer. The hardness, elasticity, resistance and protective behaviour of melamine-formaldehyde resin films were determined. The protective behaviour of obtained melamine-formaldehyde resin blend was evaluated from quantity of Fe (II) released by the coated carbon steel samples (exposed area 1-0 cm -2 ) immersed for 1 month in 50 mL 3·5%NaCl solutions. The prepared coatings protect substrate from corrosion by stabilising the oxide layer formed on the metal surface and thus prevent the metal dissolution process. An optimum formulation of melamine-formaldehyde resin coatings with 5 wt-% doped PANI exhibits good protective behaviour.

The aminophosphonate styrene–divinylbenzene–silica hybrid materials are obtained in two step reactions: synthesis of alkoxysilane containing polymer precursors and preparation of organic/inorganic ...

Ultraviolet (UV) curing is an important and widely used surface technology for coatings. The curable formulations containing: monomer: epoxydiacrylate, photoinitiating system: 4-methoxy-benzoyldiphenylphosphine oxide/2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-propan-1-one, additive reactive: tertiary amine, and inorganic thermoresistant pigments: white (TiO 2 ) and blue (Al 2 O 3 -Cr 2 O 3 ), were cured like films by UV exposure. A series of experiments was carried out in order to optimise the photoinitiator ratios in photoinitiating system, and pigment content in the photocurable formulation. Films with enhanced mechanical properties (pendulum hardness, scratch resistance), high resistance at solvents and good appearance were developed. In order to provide adequate hiding power of the pigmented formulation, the pigment content has been chosen in the range 5-15%. Up to 15% pigment content may affect the efficiency of photoinitiator. The polymerisation efficiency (conversion and polymerisation rates) of photoinitiating systems in pigmented formulations was performed by differential scanning photocalorimetry (photo DSC) in comparison with the original systems without pigments.

The synthesis of copolymers functionalized with phosphonate groups, incorporation of them into ordered meso-macroporous silica, characterization and evaluation of the obtained materials as catalysts in oxidation of cyclohexene are presented. The catalysts obtained are very active and selective in epoxidation of cyclohexene using hydrogen peroxide as an environmentally friendly oxidant.

A novel synthesis of polyphosphates by inverse phase transfer catalysis (IPTC) was investigated. The reaction of methylphosphoric dichloride (MPD) and sodium salt of bisphenol A (BA) in two-phase H 2 O/CH 2 Cl 2 medium under IPTC is presented and the results are evaluated by the yield and inherent viscosity values. The biphasic medium does not require rigorous stirring. The polyphosphate was characterized by IR, 1 H NMR, 31 P NMR, inherent viscosity, thermal analysis, and molar mass. Pyridine (Py), pyridine-oxide (PNO) and 4-dimethylamino-pyridine (DMAP) were used as the inverse phase transfer catalysts. DMAP was found to be the best catalyst.

A styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer functionalized with aldehyde was prepared under phase transfer catalyzed (PTC) conditions. A statistical method for the calculation of the degree of functionalization with aldehyde groups is proposed. The degree of functionalization with aldehyde groups is relatively high. Styrene-divinylbenzene polymers functionalized with benzaldehyde groups were used in Wittig-Horner reaction, in order to introduce double bonds on polymers. The reactions were carried out using PTC method, solid-liquid-solid (s-l-s) (K2CO3, tetrahydrofuran, tetraethylammonium iodide) system. Phase transfer catalyzed reactions are often more easily and cheaply carried out than conventional method and they are therefore of particular interest.

p-Methoxybenzoyldialkylphosphonates, terephtaloylbis(dialkylphosphonates), (alkyl=methyl, ethyl), p-methoxybenzoyldiphenylphosphine oxide and terephtaloylbis(diphenylphosphine oxide) were synthesized by Michaelis–Arbuzov reaction. These compounds were used as photoinitiators for radical polymerization of acrylic monomer 1,6-hexandiol diacrylate. The photoinitiating activity was determined by differential photocalorimetry (DPC), in isothermal conditions, using 1,6-hexandiol diacrylate as monomer, in the absence of amines and in the presence of amines as synergist additive. The influence of amine on photoreactivity parameters was studied. The kinetic study of polymerization of 1,6-hexandiol diacrylate sensitized by these radical photoinitiators have been studied by DPC. These compounds performed good photoinitiating activity in comparison with commercial product Lucirin TPO (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyldiphenylphosphine oxide).

Wittig and Wittig-Horner reactions are favorite tools in preparative organic chemistry. These olefination methods enjoy widespread and recognition because of their simplicity, convenience, and effciency. Phase transfer catalysis (PTC) is a very important method in synthetic organic chemistry having many advantages over conventional, homogenous reaction procedures. In this paper, we attempt to summarize the aspects concerning Wittig and Wittig-Horner reactions that take place under phase transfer catalysis conditions.

This paper deals with the synthesis and characterization of compounds with antibacterial activity: quaternary phosphonium salts grafted on macromolecular supports by polymer-analogous reactions. The products were proved to have antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. A great advantage was that the active species grafted on insoluble carriers could be used in repeated cycles, only needing sterilization prior to use.

A series of polyphosphonates were synthesized by base promoted liquid-vapor interfacial polycondensation of various alkyl (aryl) phosphonic dichlorides (methylphosphonic dichloride (MPD), cyclohexylphosphonic dichloride (CPD) and phenylphosphonic dichloride (PPD)) with different bisphenols (hydroquinone (HQ), bisphenol A (BA), 4,4′ - biphenol (BP), 1,5-naphtalenediol (ND) and 4,4′ - sulfonyldiphenol (SD)). The polyphosphonates were characterized by infrared (IR) and proton magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) spectroscopy. Yields in the range of 20–80% and Mn of ∼ 8500–35000 were obtained. DSC measurements show Tg in the range 95°–148°C. These polymers are soluble in solvents such as N,N-dimethylformamide, tetrahydrofuran and chloroform. Polyphosphonates were stable up 240°–300°C in air atmosphere.

As V ions were removed by batch equilibrium with Fe III -loaded chelating polymers containing aminophosphinic or aminophosphonic groups. It was effectively removed As V from a synthetic wastewater as well as from a real drinking water containing 40 μg As per liter. Sorption is best described by pseudo-second order kinetics and a Langmuir isotherm Keywords: Arsenic removal, chelating polymers, aminophosphinic groups, aminophosphonic groups DOI: 10.1515/chem-2015-0025received February 03, 2014; accepted May 2, 2014. 1 Introduction Arsenic-contaminated drinking water is a major environmental problem. The primary source of dissolved arsenic in ground water is oxidative weathering and geochemical reactions; uncontrolled industrial waste discharge is also a problem. Arsenic has been associated with cancerous and non-cancerous health effects [1-7]. Its toxicity strongly depends on the oxidation state. The distributions of the principal aqueous forms of inorganic arsenic (arsenate – As

Polyphosphonate esters of molecular weights ∼ 104 were synthesized by base promoted liquid-vapor polycondensation of cyclohexylphosphonic dichloride with bisphenol A. The effect of temperature, reaction time, base concentration and molar ratio of reagents on yield, inherent viscosity and molecular weight of the obtained polymer was studied. A second order, central composite, rotatable experimental design was used to find domain experimental field for optimal yields and high inherent viscosities.

Chitosan is a natural biopolymer, being a cationic polysaccharide, which is generally obtained by deacetylation of chitin. Aminophosphorylated chitosan is of interest due to the presence of its multiple functional groups of aminophosphonate type that can serve as chelating sites and their interesting biological and chemical properties. This paper presents the achievement of antibacterial adsorbent based on modified chitosan with aminphosphonic groups and Zn(II) ions. The new aminophosphonic adsorbent supported on chitosan was modified by impregnation with Zn(II) ions using the hydrothermal reaction. It was prepared from the natural biopolymer of chitosan type. The obtained product was characterized by different techniques: FTIR, SEM / EDX, XPS and thermogravimetric analysis. This research aimed to test modified chitosan against the strains (Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). In order to highlight the effect of the presence of Zn(II) ions, both the chitosan functionalized with aminophosphonic groups and impregnated with Zn(II) ions (code: ChitPZn) and the chitosan functionalized with aminophosphonic groups (code: ChitP) were tested. It was found that Zn(II) ions impregnation on chitosan functionalized with aminophosphonic groups increases the antibacterial effect in both St. aureus as well as at Ps. aeruginosa.

Quaternary ammonium or phosphonium salts, immobilized on polymeric support, were obtained by polymer-analogous reactions on ‘gel-type’ styrene-divinylbenzene copolymers and by trans-quatemization of the ammonium groups to phosphonium groups. Polymeric catalysts with degrees of functionalization of 0.15–2.78 mmole g−1 were used in the oxidation of benzyl alcohol with hydrogen peroxide. The activity of the single -onium salts increases as a consequence of association of ammonium and phosphonium salts on the polymeric support. The activity of polymer-supported ammonium and phosphonium salts increases with the number of carbon atoms contained in the alkyl radicals of the -onium and of the functionalization degree with phosphonium groups. Addition of RuCl3·3H2O to the reaction media increases the activity of the phase-transfer catalysts.

Magnetic field-responsive iron oxide-loaded hollow mesoporous silica nanocapsules that exhibit high drug loading capacity were synthesized using polymer nanospheres as sacrificial templates. Due to their magnetic field induced heating and remotely triggered drug release capabilities, these hybrid nanomaterials provide an excellent platform for the combination of hyperthermia and chemotherapy.