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Monitoring of Reaction using IR Spectroscopy with Fiber Probe | JASCO

By Carlos Morillo

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April 25, 2024

Introduction

FT/IR 4000 and 6000 Series Spectrometers
FT/IR 4000 and 6000 Series Spectrometers

The reaction mechanism and dynamic characteristics of chemical compounds have been widely analyzed by monitoring the reaction process using FTIR. Monitoring of the reaction process has been applied to research in organic synthesis, enzymatic reactions and electrochemistry as well as in-situ measurement in reactors; by fitting a fiber probe into the reaction system. The VIR-100/200/300 series spectrometers with a fiber interface can control up to 6 separate fibers (with software control), allowing  the monitoring of multiple reactors using a single FTIR. Moreover, since the VIR-200/300 spectrometers offer rapid scan measurement (at up to 25 msec intervals), they can monitor in real-time relatively fast chemical reactions such as for enzymes. A fiber probe can be selected from transmission, reflectance or ATR according to the purpose. In this application note, the reaction process between oil and a surfactant applied to the surface of an ATR prism was measured using rapid scan.

Measurement Conditions
InstrumentVIR-200DetectorMid-band MCT
AccessoryFiber Connection UnitResolution4 cm-1
Fiber ProbeChalcogenide (Remspec)Interferometer Drive SystemRapid scan
Measurement MethodATR (ZnSe prism)Measurement Interval80 msec
Light SourceHigh-Intensity Ceramic SourceMax. Measurement Time80 sec
Beam SplitterKBr/Ge

Experimental

VIR-200 + Fiber connection unit
Figure 1. VIR-200 + Fiber connection unit

Figure 1 shows the configuration of the system used in this measurement. Since ATR analyzes the interface between the ATR prism and a solution, the measurement can be made easily by putting the tip of the ATR prism into the solution without any adjustment of optical pathlength which is usually required for transmission measurement. A chalcogenide ATR fiber (manufactured by Remspec) with ZnSe prism was used. Cooking oil was applied to the surface of the ATR prism, placed into a stirred vial containing surfactant and the reaction process was monitored using rapid scan.

Keywords

050-AT-0223, FTIR Spectrometer, reaction monitoring, mid-IR fiber probe, fiber probe with ATR, oil analysis, surfactant

Results

3D spectrum of reaction process
Figure 2. 3D spectrum of reaction process

Figure 2 change in spectra with time as 3D data. In this measurement, the ATR prism was placed into the surfactant solution 25 seconds after the start of the measurement. A decrease in intensity of the  -CH peak (at 2925 cm-1) attributed to oil and an increase in intensity of the -OH peak (at 1639 cm-1) attributed to the surfactant were observed as time elapsed. Figure 3 spectrum (for surfactant and oil) after the reaction between the oil and surfactant at the surface of the ATR prism and a spectrum (surfactant only) measured on the ATR prism without oil. As shown in the results (pink area) in Figure 3, it can be seen that the peak shape of the surfactant spectrum only was broader when compared with the spectrum of surfactant and oil. This is considered to be due to the ordered structure of surfactant forming micells by the interaction of hydrophobic groups between the surfactant and oil, and the disordered structure of the surfactant when oil is not present.

Spectrum of surfactant after measurement and spectrum of surfactant only
Figure 3. Spectrum of surfactant after measurement and spectrum of surfactant only

Figure 4 time-dependent change in the -CH peak and -OH peak. It was found that the intensity of the -CH peak slowly and gradually decreased after increased rapidly when the ATR prism touched the surfactant. Conversely, the intensity of the -OH peak rapidly increased after about 25 seconds from the start of the measurement and then slowly increased. This phenomenon indicates that the solubilization (emulsification) and dispersion was occurring in two steps at the surface of the ATR prism. This high-speed reaction process was successfully observed using rapid-scan. It is also expected that the molecular behavior at a solid-liquid interface as well as the monitoring of ordinary chemical reactions can be analyzed using this system. This system can also be applied to the research of liposomes and their use in drug delivery systems (DDS), as well as the basic study of surfactants and emulsions.

Time-dependent change of Oil(-CH) & H2O(-OH) group)
Figure 4. Time-dependent change of Oil(-CH) & H2O(-OH) group)

Conclusion

In this report, a bi-phasic reaction was monitored using an ATR fiber probe with rapid-scan. The VIR Series can be utilized in a wide range of fields including those that require the use of a glove box, such as the evaluation of lithium-ion battery materials, remote measurement reactors using multi-probes and measurement in process and manufacturing, making full use of the features such as compact size, robustness and highly configurable sample compartment.

This document has been prepared based on information available at the time of publication and is subject to revision without notice. Although the contents are checked with the utmost care, we do not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. JASCO Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any information contained in this document. Copyright and other intellectual property rights in this document remain the property of JASCO Corporation. Please do not attempt to copy, modify, redistribute, or sell etc. in whole or in part without prior written permission.

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About the Author

Dr. Carlos Morillo received his Post Doc at Advanced Industrial Science & Technology in Fukuoka and was a Research Scientist at Kyushu University in Japan where he lived for several years. Carlos received his Doctor of Engineering from Kyushu University and his Masters and BS from Simon Bolivar University in Caracas Venezuela. He is an Applications Scientist at JASCO.

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Monitoring of Reaction using IR Spectroscopy with Fiber Probe | JASCO

Introduction

FT/IR 4000 and 6000 Series Spectrometers
FT/IR 4000 and 6000 Series Spectrometers

The reaction mechanism and dynamic characteristics of chemical compounds have been widely analyzed by monitoring the reaction process using FTIR. Monitoring of the reaction process has been applied to research in organic synthesis, enzymatic reactions and electrochemistry as well as in-situ measurement in reactors; by fitting a fiber probe into the reaction system. The VIR-100/200/300 series spectrometers with a fiber interface can control up to 6 separate fibers (with software control), allowing  the monitoring of multiple reactors using a single FTIR. Moreover, since the VIR-200/300 spectrometers offer rapid scan measurement (at up to 25 msec intervals), they can monitor in real-time relatively fast chemical reactions such as for enzymes. A fiber probe can be selected from transmission, reflectance or ATR according to the purpose. In this application note, the reaction process between oil and a surfactant applied to the surface of an ATR prism was measured using rapid scan.

Measurement Conditions
InstrumentVIR-200DetectorMid-band MCT
AccessoryFiber Connection UnitResolution4 cm-1
Fiber ProbeChalcogenide (Remspec)Interferometer Drive SystemRapid scan
Measurement MethodATR (ZnSe prism)Measurement Interval80 msec
Light SourceHigh-Intensity Ceramic SourceMax. Measurement Time80 sec
Beam SplitterKBr/Ge

Experimental

VIR-200 + Fiber connection unit
Figure 1. VIR-200 + Fiber connection unit

Figure 1 shows the configuration of the system used in this measurement. Since ATR analyzes the interface between the ATR prism and a solution, the measurement can be made easily by putting the tip of the ATR prism into the solution without any adjustment of optical pathlength which is usually required for transmission measurement. A chalcogenide ATR fiber (manufactured by Remspec) with ZnSe prism was used. Cooking oil was applied to the surface of the ATR prism, placed into a stirred vial containing surfactant and the reaction process was monitored using rapid scan.

Results

3D spectrum of reaction process
Figure 2. 3D spectrum of reaction process

Figure 2 change in spectra with time as 3D data. In this measurement, the ATR prism was placed into the surfactant solution 25 seconds after the start of the measurement. A decrease in intensity of the  -CH peak (at 2925 cm-1) attributed to oil and an increase in intensity of the -OH peak (at 1639 cm-1) attributed to the surfactant were observed as time elapsed. Figure 3 spectrum (for surfactant and oil) after the reaction between the oil and surfactant at the surface of the ATR prism and a spectrum (surfactant only) measured on the ATR prism without oil. As shown in the results (pink area) in Figure 3, it can be seen that the peak shape of the surfactant spectrum only was broader when compared with the spectrum of surfactant and oil. This is considered to be due to the ordered structure of surfactant forming micells by the interaction of hydrophobic groups between the surfactant and oil, and the disordered structure of the surfactant when oil is not present.

Spectrum of surfactant after measurement and spectrum of surfactant only
Figure 3. Spectrum of surfactant after measurement and spectrum of surfactant only

Figure 4 time-dependent change in the -CH peak and -OH peak. It was found that the intensity of the -CH peak slowly and gradually decreased after increased rapidly when the ATR prism touched the surfactant. Conversely, the intensity of the -OH peak rapidly increased after about 25 seconds from the start of the measurement and then slowly increased. This phenomenon indicates that the solubilization (emulsification) and dispersion was occurring in two steps at the surface of the ATR prism. This high-speed reaction process was successfully observed using rapid-scan. It is also expected that the molecular behavior at a solid-liquid interface as well as the monitoring of ordinary chemical reactions can be analyzed using this system. This system can also be applied to the research of liposomes and their use in drug delivery systems (DDS), as well as the basic study of surfactants and emulsions.

Time-dependent change of Oil(-CH) & H2O(-OH) group)
Figure 4. Time-dependent change of Oil(-CH) & H2O(-OH) group)

Conclusion

In this report, a bi-phasic reaction was monitored using an ATR fiber probe with rapid-scan. The VIR Series can be utilized in a wide range of fields including those that require the use of a glove box, such as the evaluation of lithium-ion battery materials, remote measurement reactors using multi-probes and measurement in process and manufacturing, making full use of the features such as compact size, robustness and highly configurable sample compartment.

Keywords

050-AT-0223, FTIR Spectrometer, reaction monitoring, mid-IR fiber probe, fiber probe with ATR, oil analysis, surfactant

This document has been prepared based on information available at the time of publication and is subject to revision without notice. Although the contents are checked with the utmost care, we do not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. JASCO Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any information contained in this document. Copyright and other intellectual property rights in this document remain the property of JASCO Corporation. Please do not attempt to copy, modify, redistribute, or sell etc. in whole or in part without prior written permission.
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