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Ru(bipy)3 formed in this reaction is reduced by the sacrificial electron donor sodium ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid, EDTA. Cat is the colloidal catalyst. With platinum, the quantum yield of hydrogenation was 9.9 x 10 . The yield for C H hydrogenation was much lower. However, it could substantially be improv l by using a Pt colloid which was covered by palladium This example demonstrates that complex colloidal metal catalysts may have specific actions. Bimetalic alloys of high specific area often can prepared by radiolytic reduction of metal ions 3.44) Reactions of oxidizing radicals with colloidal metals have been investigated less thoroughly. OH radicals react with colloidal platinum to form a thin oxide layer which increases the optical absorbance in the UV and protects the colloid from further radical attack. Complexed halide atoms, such as Cl , Br, and I, also react... 

In aquatic systems dissolved aluminum species are toxic to fish. There exists a vast number of aluminum species, ranging from inorganic monomeric to complex colloidal. polymeric and organic complexes. A major problem, when studying aluminum species in water is that the species quickly convert one into the other (Fairman and Sanz-Medel 1995). 

Animal glue is a complex colloidal mixture of proteins. The related gelatins are also complex heterogeneous mixtures of proteins. They are strongly hydrophilic and rich in the amino acids glycine, proline, lysine, hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine. Casein is a phosphoprotein obtained from the milk of mammals. 

Murphy, D.M., Garbarino, J.R., Taylor, H.E., Hart, B.T. and Beckett, R. (1993) Determination of size and element composition distributions of complex colloids by sedimentation field-flow fractionation-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. /. Chromatogr., 642, 459M67. 

Measuring Particle Size Distribution of Simple and Complex Colloids Using Sedimentation Field-Flow Fractionation... 

This paper outlines the basic principles and theory of sedimentation field-flow fractionation (FFF) and shows how the method is used for various particle size measurements. For context, we compare sedimentation FFF with other fractionation methods using four criteria to judge effective particle characterization. The application of sedimentation FFF to monodisperse particle samples is then described, followed by a discussion of polydisperse populations and techniques for obtaining particle size distribution curves and particle densities. We then report on preliminary work with complex colloids which have particles of different chemical composition and density. It is shown, with the help of an example, that sedimentation FFF is sufficiently versatile to unscramble complex colloids, which should eventually provide not only particle size distributions, but simultaneous particle density distributions. 

Sedimentation FFF, applied in the above manner, yields highly detailed size distribution curves. It is convenient and accurate. Importantly, sedimentation FFF is a highly flexible technique. It can be adapted to nearly all particle types in virtually any suspending medium. It yields particle density as well as size and size distribution. Our recent work has shown that it can be used to probe both size and density distributions in complex colloids, defined as systems having colloidal particles of variable chemical composition. Complex colloids are important in many biological and environmental studies. 

Earlier we described complex colloids as those having particles of variable chemical composition. Most colloids of biological and environmental origin and some of industrial origin are complex. These colloids represent a severe challenge for colloid characterization methods. 

To obtain any depth of knowledge about complex colloids, information of two types must be obtained. First, particle size information must be acquired. Second, for any given particle size, information on the distribution of chemical components or on the distribution of some important property (like density) that... 

The versatility of FFF, combined with Its facility for providing narrow fractions, makes this technique a prime candidate for the study of complex colloids. Work along this line has only recently started consequently, we will provide only an outline sufficient to demonstrate applicability to complex colloids. 

Considerable effort would clearly be needed to characterize complex colloids in such a complete way. In many cases, it is likely that one would only need to focus on a certain limited region of the size-density matrix, thus considerably reducing the experimental labor. In addition, other techniques (such as chemical analysis) might be brought into play to simplify the experiments and, at the same time, extend the information base. We are also examining an approach to the two-dimensional (size-density) characterization of complex colloids without the requirement for fraction collection. 

While many experimental challenges and data reduction problems must be dealt with in order to extend FFF methodology to important complex colloids, no fundamental barrier appears to exist which would block progress in this direction. 

Measuring Particle Size Distribution of Simple and Complex Colloids Using Sedimentation Field-Flow Fractionation, J. C. Giddings, K. D. Caldwell, and H. K. Jones, in T. Provder, Ed., Particle Size Distribution Assessment and Characterization, ACS Symposium Series No. 332, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, 1987, Chapter 15. 

If a continuous viscosity detector is coupled to an FFF channel, viscosity distributions and intrinsic viscosities can be measured without calibrating the channel [76]. The coupling of one FFF instrument to another opens the possibility of obtaining two-dimensional property distributions of complex materials the combination of sedimentation- and flow-FFF provides the size-density distribution of complex colloids, whereas a combination of thermal- and flow-FFF yields the composition-molecular weight distribution of copolymers. 

Complex colloids can be characterized advantageously by a combination of Fl-FFF with different analytical or other FFF techniques, yielding supplemental information. Examples reported in the literature are combinations of Fl-FFF and S-FFF for size (Fl-FFF) and density (S-FFF) as well as the thickness and density of the shell of core shell latexes [402],El-FFF for the charge and composition of emulsions [403],Th-FFF for the characterization of the size and composition of core shell latexes [404] and, finally, with SEC for the particle size distribution and stoichiometry of gelatin complexes with poly(styrene sulfonate) and poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonate) [405]. 

FFF is an analytical technique well deserving of a more widespread application at least in its most developed variants Fl-FFF, Th-FFF and S-FFF. Especially for complex colloidal or particulate matter, emulsion and dispersion technology, there are many advantages of FFF which certainly justify the implementation and research in most analytical laboratories dealing with such problems. 

Giddings JC, Caldwell KD, Jones HK (1987) Measuring particle size distribution of simple and complex colloids by sedimentation field-flow fractionation. In Provder T (ed) Particle size distribution assessment and characterization. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC,pp 215-230... 

Modern concepts in polymer chemistry are based on complex molecular architectures. In this way, some new functions such as self-organisation, adaptability and self-healing can be realised in synthetic materials of different dimensions and complexity. Colloidal polymer networks (nano- or microgels) are unique 3-D polymer structures with tuneable properties and enormous application potential. 

While asphalt itself consists of a complex colloidal dispersion of resins and asphaltenes in oils, introduction of liquid elemental sulfur, which on cooling congeals into finely dispersed crystalline sulfur particles and in part reacts with the asphalt, necessarily complicates the rheology of such a SA binder. Differences and changes with SA binder preparation, curing time, temperature etc. must be expected and may be demonstrated by viscosity characteristics. 

Information about the initial fracture behaviour of semi-solid foods will give important new insights into food structure design. The technique is now available and new knowledge can be obtained from stracture-fracture studies of complex colloidal foods. Of particular interest is the significance of initial fracture for the sensory perception of semi-solid food products such as dairy products. A number of sensory characteristics are most likely related to the initial fracture behaviour, including structural rearrangements and fluid transport. 

Polymer colloids present a rich field of research for colloid and interface scientists, providing at one extreme well-defined colloids for testing of theory and at the other complex colloids for characterisation. 

Free metal ion Inorganic complexes Organic complexes Colloids Large polymers Surface bound Solid bulk phase, lattice... 

Looking to the future, we believe that the efforts of the researchers will be focused on the extension of the FFF concentration methodologies to the ranges of more dilute and complex colloidal samples, without lengthening the analysis time. 

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