Molecular-Level Interactions in Binary Mixtures of 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium Ethylsulfate and Propane-1,2-diol: The Interplay between Intermolecular and Intramolecular Hydrogen Bonding

In this study, volumetric properties of an ionic liquid, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium ethylsulfate ([C2mim]C2H5SO4), propane-1,2-diol, and their binary mixtures were studied by measurements of density and viscosity. The excess molar volume (VmE), dynamic viscosity deviation (Δη), and excess molar Gibbs free energy of activation for viscous flow (ΔGm*) were calculated and fitted with the Redlich-Kister (RK) type polynomial equation. The results suggested that intermolecular interactions are weaker in the mixture compared to the pure components and the interactions decrease with increasing mole fraction of [C2mim]C2H5SO4. The thermodynamic activation parameters were also calculated from the Eyring equation, and their variations with mole fraction of [C2mim]C2H5SO4 were correlated to the molecular-level interactions. The near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopic measurements were carried out in the temperature range from 293.15 to 333.15 K. The raw NIR data were analyzed further by two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy and principal component analysis. When [C2mim]C2H5SO4 was introduced to the propane-1,2-diol system, the stronger intermolecular hydrogen bonds were destroyed. Propane-1,2-diol and [C2mim]C2H5SO4 produce some weaker hydrogen bonds, but the effect of breaking hydrogen bonds predominates. On the basis of volumetric and NIR spectroscopic investigations, molecular-level interactions are predicted. The interplay between intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonding decides unique molecular-level interactions and dictates enhanced thermodynamic properties of the binary mixtures to make them tunable for a multitude of applications.

Comparison of the steric selectivity on hydrophilic interaction chromatography columns modified with poly(acrylamide) possessing different morphology

Poly(acrylamide) (PAAm)-modified hydrophilic interaction chromatography (HILIC) columns were prepared via surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) and free radical polymerization (FRP) to generate brush-like and mushroom-like polymer chains on silica particles, respectively. The maltose homologues (MHs) and cyclodextrins (CDs) were chosen as analytes to evaluate steric selectivity by the different polymer morphologies in the ATRP-PAAm and the FRP-PAAm columns. The ATRP-PAAm exhibited superior retention than the FRP-PAAm and three commercial HILIC columns. The house-made PAAm columns provided significant hydrophilicity that enabled to analysis the oligosaccharides even in 60:40 mixture of acetonitrile-aqueous buffer. In the case of three ATRP-PAAm columns characterized by different polymer lengths and the density on the silica particles, those are different thickness of the water-enriched layer, and phase ratio φ, based on hydrophilicity of them columns. The logarithm of the retention factor (ln k) displayed a non-linear dependence on the inverse of the temperature (1/T, T = 278-333 K). Notably, a similar correlation was observed to exist between the logarithm of the phase ratio (ln φ), and 1/T. A van't Hoff plot was used to determine the thermodynamic parameters of the partition process for each MH. The values of the Gibbs free energy (ΔG°) for the analytes partition on the ATRP-PAAm columns were smaller than their counterparts measured for the FRP-PAAm columns; by contrast, the opposite trend was observed for the ΔG° values measured for CDs. The standard entropy ΔS° for MHs and CDs were comparable for the two types PAAm columns, while, the standard enthalpy, ΔH° displays significant difference between the ATRP and the FRP PAAm columns. These findings indicate that the differences between PAAm morphology and polymer densities on the stationary phase surface affect analyte differentiation on the basis of molecular steric factors. The higher selectivity for MHs and CDs displayed by ATRP-PAAm columns with respect to their FRP-PAAm and commercial amide columns will be useful for the fine separation of oligosaccharides.

Synthesis and properties of novel ammonium-based room-temperature gemini ionic liquids

Ammonium-based room-temperature asymmetrical gemini ionic liquids, 1-trimethylammonium-3-(pyridinium)propane bisdicyanamide ([N₁₁₁C₃Py][DCA]₂) and 1-trimethylammonium-3-(1-methylpiperidinium)propane bisdicyanamide ([N₁₁₁C₃MPi][DCA]₂) were respectively synthesized and structurally characterized by ¹H NMR and ¹³C NMR. Thermal stability of the gemini ionic liquids was determined by thermogravimetric analysis under a pure nitrogen atmosphere. Densities and viscosities of pure GILs and their binary mixtures with acetonitrile (MeCN) were investigated over the entire range of mole fractions at various temperatures, from 288.15 to 333.15 K, under atmospheric pressure. Moreover, the excess molar volumes (V^E_m) and the viscosity deviations (Δη) of the binary mixtures were evaluated and well fitted to the Redlich–Kister polynomial expression. The negative values of V^E_m and Δη result from strong self-association and interaction between the gemini ionic liquid molecules and MeCN. Results are discussed in terms of molecular interactions and structures.

Ammonium-based asymmetrical gemini ionic liquids, 1-trimethylammonium-3-(pyridinium)propane bisdicyanamide and 1-trimethylammonium-3-(1-methylpiperidinium)propane bisdicyanamide were respectively synthesized and characterized by ¹H NMR and ¹³C NMR.