Effects of β-cyclodextrins on the enzymatical hydrolysis of chiral dichlorprop methyl ester

The effect of β-cyclodextrins(β-CDs) on the enzymatical hydrolysis of chiral dichlorprop methyl ester (DCPPM) was studied.Four kinds of β-cyclodextrins(β-cyclodextrin, Partly methylated-CD( PM-β-CD), hydroxypropyl-cyclodextrin(HP-β-CD) and carboxymethylcyclodextrin(CM-β-CD) ) were used. Compared with 100% DCPPM in the absence of β-cyclodextrins, the activity of lipase decreased with the increase of β-cyclodextrin and PM-β-cyclodextrin. However, CM-β-cyclodextrin stimulated the lipase activity. The inhibition effect of β-cyclodextrin and PM-β-cyclodextrin on the hydrolysis of DCPPM is affected by many factors other than degree of the methylation blocking the active site of lipase. UV-Vis and Fourier transform infrared(FTIR) spectroscopy studies of the complexation of aqueous DCPPM with β-CDs provide fresh insight into the molecular structure of the complex and explain the effects of β-CDs on enzymatical hydrolysis of chiral DCPPM. Data showed that inclusion complexes had formed by complexation of the CM-β-CD with DCPPM and the solubility of DCPPM was increased in water, which leaded to the increased lipase activity.     

Catalytic urea hydrolysis by composite metal oxide catalyst towards efficient urea-based SCR process: performance evaluation and mechanism investigation

● Bimetallic oxide composite catalyst was designed for the urea-based SCR process. ● Surface chemical state and typical microstructure of catalyst was determined. ● Reaction route was improved based on intermediates and active site identification. ● TiO₂@Al₂O₃ presents an obvious promotion for urea hydrolysis. As a promising option to provide gaseous NH₃ for SCR system, catalytic urea hydrolysis has aroused great attention, and improving surface area and activity of catalysis are the crucial issues to be solved for efficient urea hydrolysis. Therefore, a composite metal oxide (TiO₂@Al₂O₃) catalyst was prepared by a simple hydrothermal method, with mesoporous alumina (γ-Al₂O₃) as substrate. The results verify the mesoporous structure and submicron cluster of TiO₂@Al₂O₃, with exposed crystal faces of (101) and (400) for TiO₂ and γ-Al₂O₃, respectively. The electronegativity difference of Ti⁴⁺ and Al³⁺ changes the charge distribution scheme around the interface, which provides abundant acid/base sites to boost the urea hydrolysis. Consequently, for an optimal proportioning with nano TiO₂ content at 10 wt.%, the hydrolysis efficiency can reach up to 35.2 % at 100 °C in 2 h, increasing by ~7.1 % than that of the blank experiment. ¹³C NMR spectrum measurements provide the impossible intermediate species during urea hydrolysis. Theoretical calculations are performed to clarify the efficient H₂O decomposition at the interface of TiO₂@Al₂O₃. The result offers a favorable technology for energy-efficiency urea hydrolysis.     

芸苔素内酯的水解及其在土壤中的降解特性

测定了芸苔素内酯在不同pH值和温度条件下的水解及其在东北黑土、灭菌东北黑土、江西红壤和河南二合土4种土壤中的降解特性。结果表明:芸苔素内酯的水解和在土壤中的降解均符合一级动力学方程。在pH值为5、7和9的条件下,25℃时芸苔素内酯的水解半衰期分别为24.1、19.6和16.4d;50℃时水解半衰期分别为20.9、16.3和13.6d。25℃时芸苔素内酯在东北黑土、灭菌东北黑土、河南二合土和江西红壤中的降解半衰期分别为13.8、14.1、16.5和43.3d。