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With the continuous integration of semiconductor devices, the requirements of the size accuracy and surface quality of etched lead frames are stricter. The etchant is a key factor in the etching process and etched surface quality, while the effects of the difference in etchants on the etched surface morphology of Cu alloy have not been directly studied. In this study, aqua regia, acidic FeCl3 and two CuCl2 solutions were used as etchants, and different CuCrSn specimens were etched and characterized. The results show that the etching rate in aqua regia is high, and the grain orientation, grain boundary (GB) and dislocations have significant influences on the local etching rate. The preferential etching of some atomic planes forms steps between the grains with different orientations, and preferential etching around the GB and dislocation group forms grooves, resulting in high surface roughness. For the surfaces etched by the FeCl3 and CuCl2 etchants, the steps and grooves are blurred; thus, they are less rough. The CuCrSn alloy surface etched by the aqua regia is clean, with little Cr-rich particles, while high-density Cr-rich particles remain on the surfaces etched by the FeCl3 and CuCl2 etchants. For the same kind of etchant, the ion concentration can affect the etching mechanism, rate and the etched surface morphology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Environmental evaluations of metal nanoparticles (NP) rely on seperating the effects of the metal NP from its dissolution products. However, the coordinating or counter anion used in experimental controls may potentially influence biotic indicators used in ecotoxicology and soil health monitoring, thereby compromising the ability to detect real nanoparticle effects and potentially confounding interpretation of metal-NP impacts. Using the example of copper oxide (CuO) NP, we demonstrate for the first time that depending on the anion used in the metal ion control (CuCl2 versus CuSO4), different and even opposite conclusions may be drawn for CuO-NP effects. This include a key biological indicator such as enzyme activity in soil samples. Moreover, this effect was specific to environmental conditions and indicator type, raising important methodological and interpretive implications to assess the CuO-NP impacts on soils. Our findings imply that assessments of soil health impacts of metal-NP should consider multiple coordinating anion controls for a given metal, especially when the counterion is known to impact the biological indicator including nutrient ions.

In this manuscript, we present the results of ecotoxicological tests conducted on the Baltic microphytobenthos community consisting largely of cosmopolitan species showing the responses at the community (taxonomic composition and structure), population (abundance), and cellular (chloroplast shape) levels. The tests were carried out for three chemicals with different modes of action on photosynthetic organisms, i.e., copper (II) chloride (at concentrations of 2·10−5 g·dm3 and 2·10−3 g·dm−3), glyphosate in the form of Roundup® (concentrations ranging from 4.2·10−2 to 8.5 g·dm−3), and the ionic liquid [BMIM]Cl (at concentrations of 1.13·10−3 g·dm−3 and 1.75·10−2 g·dm−3). The results of the study indicate that the responses of microphytobenthos at each level analysed are highly variable and difficult to predict a priori based on experiments performed on single strains. In addition, it was shown that microphytobenthic communities are relatively resistant to the substances tested, which is due to taxonomic richness and the resulting potential for substitution of sensitive taxa by more resistant taxa. The results obtained in the tests also indicate that the number of cells of individual taxa can remain at a similar level or increase over short periods of time despite the deformation of chloroplasts in a numerous group of cells. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigated the physicochemical properties of the interaction of indomethacin and copper chloride using the electrical conductance measurement in methanol, ethanol, and their binary mixture with water at room temperature (298.15 K), to determine the solvation behavior, redox behavior, and kinetics. The association parameters were computed using the Fuoss-Hsia-Fernández-Prini and Fuoss-Shedlovsky models. The standard Gibbs energy for association (ΔGoA), Walden product (Λoηo), and hydrodynamic radii (RH) were calculated to study the interaction of indomethacin and copper chloride. On the other hand, cyclic voltammetry examines the electrochemical redox behavior of copper chloride using a gold electrode and its interactions with indomethacin. Results showed changes in peak potentials and currents density in the presence of indomethacin, indicating alterations in redox behavior and reaction rates. Overall, this research can be valuable in understanding the electrochemical properties and potential applications of indomethacin and copper chloride, as well as in developing new drugs or therapeutic agents, which could have has implications in various fields, including drug development, electrochemistry, and materials science.

With the continuous integration of semiconductor devices, the requirements of the size accuracy and surface quality of etched lead frames are stricter. The etchant is a key factor in the etching process and etched surface quality, while the effects of the difference in etchants on the etched surface morphology of Cu alloy have not been directly studied. In this study, aqua regia, acidic FeCl3 and two CuCl2 solutions were used as etchants, and different CuCrSn specimens were etched and characterized. The results show that the etching rate in aqua regia is high, and the grain orientation, grain boundary (GB) and dislocations have significant influences on the local etching rate. The preferential etching of some atomic planes forms steps between the grains with different orientations, and preferential etching around the GB and dislocation group forms grooves, resulting in high surface roughness. For the surfaces etched by the FeCl3 and CuCl2 etchants, the steps and grooves are blurred; thus, they are less rough. The CuCrSn alloy surface etched by the aqua regia is clean, with little Cr-rich particles, while high-density Cr-rich particles remain on the surfaces etched by the FeCl3 and CuCl2 etchants. For the same kind of etchant, the ion concentration can affect the etching mechanism, rate and the etched surface morphology.

During the oxidation of hydrocarbons using hydrogen peroxide solutions, the evolution of gaseous oxygen is a side and undesirable process, in which the consumption of the oxidizer is not associated with the formation of target products. Therefore, no attention is paid to the systematic study of the chemical composition of the gas and the mechanisms of its formation. Filling this gap, the authors discovered a number of new, previously unidentified, interesting facts concerning both gas evolution and the oxidation of hydrocarbons. In a 33% H2O2/Cu2Cl4·2DMG/CH3CN system, where DMG is dimethylglyoxime (Butane-2,3-dione dioxime), and is at 50 °C, evidence of significant evolution of gaseous hydrogen, along with the evolution of gaseous oxygen was found. In the authors’ opinion, which requires additional verification, the ratio of gaseous hydrogen and oxygen in the discussed catalytic system can reach up to 1:1. The conditions in which only gaseous oxygen is formed are selected. Using a number of oxidizable hydrocarbons with the first adiabatic ionization potentials (AIPs) of a wide range of values, it was found that the first stage of such a process of evolving only gaseous oxygen was the single electron transfer from hydrogen peroxide molecules to trinuclear copper clusters with the formation, respectively, of hydrogen peroxide radical cations H2O2•+ and radical anions Cu3Cl5•− (AIP = 5 eV). When the conditions for the implementation of such a single electron transfer mechanism are exhausted, the channel of decomposition of hydrogen peroxide molecules into gaseous hydrogen and oxygen is switched on, which is accompanied by the transition of the system to an oscillatory mode of gas evolution. In some cases, the formation of additional amounts of gaseous products is provided by the catalytically activated decomposition of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen after the complete consumption of hydrogen peroxide molecules in the reaction of gaseous oxygen evolution. The adiabatic electron affinity of various forms of copper molecules involved in chemical processes is calculated by the density functional theory method.

During the oxidation of hydrocarbons using hydrogen peroxide solutions, the evolution of gaseous oxygen is a side and undesirable process, in which the consumption of the oxidizer is not associated with the formation of target products. Therefore, no attention is paid to the systematic study of the chemical composition of the gas and the mechanisms of its formation. Filling this gap, the authors discovered a number of new, previously unidentified, interesting facts concerning both gas evolution and the oxidation of hydrocarbons. In a 33% H2O2/Cu2Cl4·2DMG/CH3CN system, where DMG is dimethylglyoxime (Butane-2,3-dione dioxime), and is at 50 °C, evidence of significant evolution of gaseous hydrogen, along with the evolution of gaseous oxygen was found. In the authors' opinion, which requires additional verification, the ratio of gaseous hydrogen and oxygen in the discussed catalytic system can reach up to 1:1. The conditions in which only gaseous oxygen is formed are selected. Using a number of oxidizable hydrocarbons with the first adiabatic ionization potentials (AIPs) of a wide range of values, it was found that the first stage of such a process of evolving only gaseous oxygen was the single electron transfer from hydrogen peroxide molecules to trinuclear copper clusters with the formation, respectively, of hydrogen peroxide radical cations H2O2•+ and radical anions Cu3Cl5•− (AIP = 5 eV). When the conditions for the implementation of such a single electron transfer mechanism are exhausted, the channel of decomposition of hydrogen peroxide molecules into gaseous hydrogen and oxygen is switched on, which is accompanied by the transition of the system to an oscillatory mode of gas evolution. In some cases, the formation of additional amounts of gaseous products is provided by the catalytically activated decomposition of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen after the complete consumption of hydrogen peroxide molecules in the reaction of gaseous oxygen evolution. The adiabatic electron affinity of various forms of copper molecules involved in chemical processes is calculated by the density functional theory method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this manuscript, we present the results of ecotoxicological tests conducted on the Baltic microphytobenthos community consisting largely of cosmopolitan species showing the responses at the community (taxonomic composition and structure), population (abundance), and cellular (chloroplast shape) levels. The tests were carried out for three chemicals with different modes of action on photosynthetic organisms, i.e., copper (II) chloride (at concentrations of 2·10−5 g·dm3 and 2·10−3 g·dm−3), glyphosate in the form of Roundup® (concentrations ranging from 4.2·10−2 to 8.5 g·dm−3), and the ionic liquid [BMIM]Cl (at concentrations of 1.13·10−3 g·dm−3 and 1.75·10−2 g·dm−3). The results of the study indicate that the responses of microphytobenthos at each level analysed are highly variable and difficult to predict a priori based on experiments performed on single strains. In addition, it was shown that microphytobenthic communities are relatively resistant to the substances tested, which is due to taxonomic richness and the resulting potential for substitution of sensitive taxa by more resistant taxa. The results obtained in the tests also indicate that the number of cells of individual taxa can remain at a similar level or increase over short periods of time despite the deformation of chloroplasts in a numerous group of cells.

Electronic devices based on two-dimensional (2D) MoS2 show great promise as future building blocks in electronic circuits due to their outstanding electrical, optical, and mechanical properties. Despite the high importance of doping of these 2D materials for designing field-effect transistors (FETs) and logic circuits, a simple and controllable doping methodology still needs to be developed in order to tailor their device properties. Here, we found a simple and effective chemical doping strategy for MoS2 monolayers using CuCl2 solution. The CuCl2 solution was simply spin-coated on MoS2 with different concentrations under ambient conditions for effectively p-doping the MoS2 monolayers. This was systematically analyzed using various spectroscopic measurements using Raman, photoluminescence, and X-ray photoelectron and electrical measurements by observing the change in transfer and output characteristics of MoS2 FETs before and after CuCl2 doping, showing effective p-type doping behaviors as observed through the shift of threshold voltages (Vth) and reducing the ON and OFF current level. Our results open the possibility of providing effective and simple doping strategies for 2D materials and other nanomaterials without causing any detrimental damage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To assess the temporary effects of the increased copper ion inflow on estuarine microphytobenthic communities, ecotoxicological tests were conducted using natural microphytobenthic assemblages obtained from an artificial substratum exposed to the waters of the southern Baltic Sea (Gulf of Gdańsk). The applied copper ion concentrations reflected permitted copper values established for waters of a good ecological status (2·10–5 g Cu·dm−3), and the maximum copper concentrations which, according to the current environmental regulations, are allowed to be discharged into the environment (2·10–3 g Cu·dm−3). In the studied communities, diverse responses of single species to CuCl2 exposure were recorded, including both growth inhibition and stimulatory effects as well. Despite the shift in the community composition and structure, total cell number remained at a similar level. The results of our investigations suggest that microphytobenthic assemblages are resistant to CuCl2 which is facilitated by the shift in the community composition resulting from the increasing cell number of copper tolerant species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

α-Chlorination of 1-oxo tetrahydrocarbazole has been achieved by using inexpensive reagent copper chloride in dimethyl sulphoxide at 120 oC. This method, found to tolerate a broad range of functional groups, gives higher yields, mild, efficient and easy work up conditions. The reaction is highly chemoselective, regioselective and it is the first report on chlorination of 1-oxo tetrahydrocarbazole. The reported compounds posses' 50-97 % yields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Background Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a common and highly prevalent pathogen causing upper respiratory diseases in kittens and felines in recent years. Due to the substantial genetic variability of the viral genes, existing vaccines cannot provide complete protection. Therefore, research on FCV antiviral drugs has received much attention. Results In this study, we found that copper chloride had dose-dependent antiviral effects on FCV in F81 cells. We also found that the combination of copper chloride and ribavirin had a synergistic protective effect against FCV in F81 cells. In contrast, the combination of copper chloride and horse anti-FCV immunoglobulin F (ab’)2 showed an antagonistic effect, likely because copper chloride has an effect on F (ab’)2 immunoglobulin; however, further research is needed to clarify this supposition. Conclusions In summary, we found that copper chloride had low cytotoxicity and significant antiviral effects on FCV in F81 cells, providing a new drug candidate for the prevention and treatment of FCV infection.

Electronic devices based on two-dimensional (2D) MoS2 show great promise as future building blocks in electronic circuits due to their outstanding electrical, optical, and mechanical properties. Despite the high importance of doping of these 2D materials for designing field-effect transistors (FETs) and logic circuits, a simple and controllable doping methodology still needs to be developed in order to tailor their device properties. Here, we found a simple and effective chemical doping strategy for MoS2 monolayers using CuCl2 solution. The CuCl2 solution was simply spin-coated on MoS2 with different concentrations under ambient conditions for effectively p-doping the MoS2 monolayers. This was systematically analyzed using various spectroscopic measurements using Raman, photoluminescence, and X-ray photoelectron and electrical measurements by observing the change in transfer and output characteristics of MoS2 FETs before and after CuCl2 doping, showing effective p-type doping behaviors as observed through the shift of threshold voltages (Vth) and reducing the ON and OFF current level. Our results open the possibility of providing effective and simple doping strategies for 2D materials and other nanomaterials without causing any detrimental damage.

Background: Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a common and highly prevalent pathogen causing upper respiratory diseases in kittens and felines in recent years. Due to the substantial genetic variability of the viral genes, existing vaccines cannot provide complete protection. Therefore, research on FCV antiviral drugs has received much attention. Results: In this study, we found that copper chloride had dose-dependent antiviral effects on FCV in F81 cells. We also found that the combination of copper chloride and ribavirin had a synergistic protective effect against FCV in F81 cells. In contrast, the combination of copper chloride and horse anti-FCV immunoglobulin F (ab')2 showed an antagonistic effect, likely because copper chloride has an effect on F (ab')2 immunoglobulin; however, further research is needed to clarify this supposition. Conclusions: In summary, we found that copper chloride had low cytotoxicity and significant antiviral effects on FCV in F81 cells, providing a new drug candidate for the prevention and treatment of FCV infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Supercapacitive devices using a bacterial nanocellulose (BNC)-based separator and electrodes, providing mechanical support with high surface area while allowing the permeability of ions and avoiding short circuits, have been assembled and characterized. For the electrodes, BNC membranes were incorporated with polypyrrole (PPy) at different concentrations using copper chloride as oxidizing agent. As the separator, pure nanocellulose membranes were used. Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed that increasing the pyrrole concentration from 0.04 mol/L to 0.08 mol/L and the molar ratio of oxidizing agent to monomer (CuCl2:Py) from 2:1 to 4:1 resulted in a uniform BNC coating. Symmetrical supercapacitor devices were assembled and subjected to cyclic voltammetry, charge–discharge measurements, and cycle stability testing. A maximum specific capacitance value of 1789 mF/cm2 was extracted from the voltammetry curves for the device constructed using the membrane with the highest Py concentration and oxidizing agent-to-monomer ratio. The best power density and energy density values obtained during discharge testing at 1 mA/cm2 were 5.47 mW/cm2 and 187 μWh/cm2, respectively. These promising results confirm the feasibility of using BNC as both the separator and electrodes when building supercapacitors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dithiocarbomates are a class of sulfur-based metal-chelating compounds commonly used in industry, agriculture, and medicine. 2,6 di methoxy Aniline dithiocarbamate Complexes of Copper and Ruthenium have been prepared and Characterized by Spectroscopic methods like IR,NMR and also analysis of Biological activity. The investigation of these complexes confirmed that the stability of metal–ligands coordination through, S & S,N atoms as bidendate chelates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Supercapacitors (SCs) are electrochemical energy-converting and storing devices that show great promise. Transition metal sulfides have received substantial research attention as an electrode material for SC applications. The pristine MnCuS demonstrated a poor storage capacity of 370C/g. MnCuS was doped with Graphene quantum Dots (GQDs) at various weight ratios to increase its performance. MnCuS-GQDs were evaluated in a three-electrode assembly, demonstrating an enhanced specific capacity of 883C/g. MnCuS-GQDs were also used to make a supercapattery (MnCuS-GQDs//AC). The MnCuS-GQDs//AC device performed exceptionally well electrochemically, having a 126C/g capacity. The energy of the MnCuS-GQDs reached 42.09 W.h/kg while retaining 1362 W/kg power. The MnCuS-GQDs//AC device was tested for 5000 cycles to determine its longevity. The findings revealed an amazing 89 % capacity retention. According to the findings, MnCuS-GQDs with a weight ratio of 95/5 % is a possible electrode materials for supercapacity applications. [Display omitted] • The MnCuS and MnCuS-GQDs are synthesized hydrothermally. • The MnCuS-GQDs delivered an extraordinary value of specific capacity of 883C/g. • The supercapattery (MnCuS-GQDs//AC) showed a high capacity of 126C/g • A high value of power density (1362 W/kg) and energy density (42.09 Wh/kg) • Device retained 89 % of its capacity after completing 5000 cycles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Heterogeneous oxidative chlorination of methane was investigated. The target product is methyl chloride. The investigated terms and conditions of oxychlorination of methane: process temperature 400°C, pressure 0.1-0.9 MPa, catalyst (% weight.): copper chloride (II) 1-8%; potassium chloride 2.5%; lanthanum chloride 1%; carrier - aluminosilicate. Powder X-ray diffractometry and electron microscopy showed that the active catalyst components (CuCl2, KCl, LaCl3) are unevenly distributed on the support surface (α-Al2O3·SiO2) and form agglomerates with a high salt content, including binary chlorides such as KCuCl3, K2CuCl3 or K2CuCl4, hydrates K2CuCl4·2H2O and CuCl2·2H2O and hydroxychlorides Cu3Cl4(OH)2 and Cu2Cl(OH)3. The kinetics of methane oxychlorination was studied in a gradientless reactor at 400°C and pressure 0.1 - 0.9 MPa by varying the partial pressures of the reactants. Analysis of the products was carried out by GC. An equation of the reaction rate including partial pressures of methane, hydrogen chloride and water to the 0.77, 0.01 and 0.64 power, respectively, but of zero order by oxygen and chlorine provides an adequate description of methyl chloride formation rate. Significant influence of water partial pressure is proved for the reaction under consideration.

We present the results of the pulsed ultraviolet laser effect on the spectral properties of the potassium-aluminium-borate glasses doped with the copper chloride nanocrystals with the average size of 3.1-6.3 nm. We have studied the changes of the exciton absorption spectra of the CuCl nanocrystals induced by different duration of the laser exposure. The results show the possibility of the laser-induced crystallization and growth of the nanocrystals. For the first time the effect of the irreversible photochromism has been obtained in the potassium-aluminium-borate glasses doped with the copper chloride nanocrystals. The effect is associated with the formation of the temperature stable Cu0n colloidal color centers.

This study investigated the physicochemical properties of the interaction of indomethacin and copper chloride using the electrical conductance measurement in methanol, ethanol, and their binary mixture with water at room temperature (298.15 K), to determine the solvation behavior, redox behavior, and kinetics. The association parameters were computed using the Fuoss-Hsia-Fernández-Prini and Fuoss-Shedlovsky models. The standard Gibbs energy for association (ΔG o A ), Walden product (Λ o η o ) were calculated to study the interaction of indomethacin and copper chloride. On the other hand, cyclic voltammetry examines the electrochemical redox behavior of copper chloride using a gold electrode and its interactions with indomethacin. Results showed changes in peak potentials and currents density in the presence of indomethacin, indicating alterations in redox behavior and reaction rates. Overall, this research can be valuable in understanding the electrochemical properties and potential applications of indomethacin and copper chloride, as well as in developing new drugs or therapeutic agents, which could have has implications in various fields, including drug development, electrochemistry, and materials science.H ) were calculated to study the interaction of indomethacin and copper chloride. On the other hand, cyclic voltammetry examines the electrochemical redox behavior of copper chloride using a gold electrode and its interactions with indomethacin. Results showed changes in peak potentials and currents density in the presence of indomethacin, indicating alterations in redox behavior and reaction rates. Overall, this research can be valuable in understanding the electrochemical properties and potential applications of indomethacin and copper chloride, as well as in developing new drugs or therapeutic agents, which could have has implications in various fields, including drug development, electrochemistry, and materials science., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (© 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)

This paper studies the preparation of Copper powder from Copper Sulphate aqueous solution(CuSO4.5H2O), sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and copper chloride (CuCl2.2H2O)by using the process of electro-deposition. Process of Powder deposition have been investigated for copper powder, it is a fine layer on cathode electrode by using the value of different from current densities (0.12, 0.14, 0.16, and 0.18) A/cm2 .as it is noticed the weight of the powder rises with there is of current density. Diffractions of X-ray (XRD) revealed high crystallinity and pure copper powder not contain impurity or oxides. Size of the Crystallite has been measured by Scherrer's Formula about (38.44 -43.161) nm. Optical microscopes have revealed the particles of copper have dendritic shapes. The size of Particles analyzer measured the size of a particle which is about (2.4 – 8.7) μm.

The reaction between 2‐[2‐(aminoethyl)amino]ethanol and pyridine‐2‐carbaldehyde in a 1:2 molar ratio affords a mixture containing 2‐({2‐[(pyridin‐2‐ylmethylidene)amino]ethyl}amino)ethanol (PMAE) and 2‐[2‐(pyridin‐2‐yl)oxazolidin‐3‐yl]‐N‐(pyridin‐2‐ylmethylidene)ethanamine (POPME). Treatment of this mixture with copper(II) chloride or cadmium(II) chloride gave trichlorido[(2‐hydroxyethyl)({2‐[(pyridin‐2‐ylmethylidene)amino]ethyl})azanium]copper(II) monohydrate, [Cu(C10H16N3O)Cl3]·H2O or [Cu(HPMAE)Cl3]·H2O, 1, and dichlorido{2‐[2‐(pyridin‐2‐yl)oxazolidin‐3‐yl]‐N‐(pyridin‐2‐ylmethylidene)ethanamine}cadmium(II), [CdCl2(C16H18N4O)] or [CdCl2(POPME)], 2, which were characterized by elemental analysis, FT–IR, Raman and 1H NMR spectroscopy and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. PMAE is potentially a tetradentate N3O‐donor ligand but coordinates to copper here as an N2 donor. In the structure of 1, the geometry around the Cu atom is distorted square pyramidal. In 2, the Cd atom has a distorted octahedral geometry. In addition to the hydrogen bonds, there are π–π stacking interactions between the pyridine rings in the crystal packing of 1 and 2. The ability of PMAE, POPME and 1 to interact with ten selected biomolecules (BRAF kinase, CatB, DNA gyrase, HDAC7, rHA, RNR, TrxR, TS, Top II and B‐DNA) was investigated by docking studies and compared with doxorubicin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Two, 120-d, experiments were conducted to determine the effects of standardized ileal digestible (SID) lysine (Lys), added Cu (tribasic copper chloride, Intellibond C; Micronutrients, Inc., Indianapolis, IN), and duration of Cu supplementation on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and fat quality in finishing pigs. In Exp. 1, 1,248 pigs (PIC 337 × 1050; initially 29.0 kg) were allotted to one of six dietary treatments, balanced on average pen weight in a randomized complete-block design with 26 pigs per pen and eight replications per treatment. Treatments were arranged in a 3 × 2 factorial with main effects of SID Lys (85, 92.5, and 100% of the estimated requirement) and added Cu (0 or 150 mg/kg). There were no Cu × SID Lys interactions observed for growth performance or liver Cu concentrations. Increasing SID Lys increased (linear, P < 0.05) ADG, feed efficiency (G:F), final weight, and HCW. Pigs fed 150 mg/kg added Cu had marginally increased (P < 0.10) ADG, G:F, and final weight. Liver Cu concentrations were greater (P = 0.001) in pigs fed added Cu. A marginal Cu × Lys interaction (P = 0.052) was observed for jowl fat iodine value (IV) as increasing SID Lys in pigs fed added Cu increased IV, but decreased IV in pigs not fed added Cu. For Exp. 2, 1,267 pigs (PIC 337 × 1,050; initially 26.4 kg) were allotted to one of eight dietary treatments arranged in a split-plot design. Whole-plot treatments included SID Lys (92.5 or 100% of the estimated requirement) and within each Lys level, there was a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement of treatments with either 0 or 150 mg/kg added Cu and two feeding durations (60 or 120 d). Added Cu did not affect growth performance. Pigs fed 100% of the SID Lys requirement had increased (P < 0.05) ADG, G:F, and final weight compared with those fed 92.5%. A Cu × SID Lys interaction (P < 0.05) was observed for carcass yield and backfat depth. Pigs fed 92.5% SID Lys had increased carcass yield and decreased backfat depth with added Cu; however, pigs fed 100% SID Lys had decreased carcass yield and increased backfat depth with added Cu. Hot carcass weight was increased (P < 0.05) by feeding 100% SID Lys and was marginally (P < 0.10) increased by adding Cu to the diets. In summary, the growth response to added Cu was inconsistent between experiments; however, increasing SID Lys improved growth performance and carcass characteristics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A Pd/CuCl 2 /γ-Al 2 O 3 catalyst of high activity (up to 87%) and of sulfur-poisoning resistance to SO 2 as high as 10,000 ppm was designed for the selective catalytic oxidation of Hg 0 for the first time. It was found that Pd and CuCl 2 function as active sites of Hg 0 adsorption and HCl activation, respectively. The combination of these two phases could improve the regeneration and migration of active chlorine, hinder the simultaneously competitive adsorption of Hg 0 and SO 2 on the active sites of CuCl 2 and reduce the production and accumulation of sulfates, such as CuSO 4 . These mechanisms contributed to the outstanding catalytic performance of Pd/CuCl 2 /γ-Al 2 O 3 . [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mesoporous carbon aerogels (MCA) synthesized via aqueous polymerization of resorcinol and formaldehyde were modified by copper chloride and applied for adsorption removal of elemental mercury (Hg0) at a low temperature. The sorbents were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) techniques. The results show that CuCl2-modified MCA exhibited good ability for Hg0 adsorption in the 40⁻160 °C temperature range, with Hg0 removal efficiency all above 95.0%. The Hg0 removal efficiency first increased and then decreased with the elevation of reaction temperature. It performed optimally at 80 °C with the highest Hg0 removal efficiency of 98.7%. XPS results indicate that covalent chlorines (C-Cl groups) play an important role in elemental mercury adsorption process. Hg0 is firstly captured in the form of oxidized mercury (Hg2+) and then reacts with C-Cl groups to form HgCl2.

Research results of luminescent and excitation spectra of potassium-alumina-borate glass with copper and chlorine ions luminescence are submitted. It is shown, that before the heat treatment glass luminescence is connected with molecular clusters Cun (n < 10). The broadband luminescence in the visible spectral region, appearing after the heat treatment, is due to the appearance of (CuCl)n and (Cu2O)n molecular clusters in glass matrix.