MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2018
·Vol. 185
·期 5
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IF 5.705
Han Xiujuan,Meng Zuchao,Zhang Hongfang,Zheng Jianbin
Various carbon nanomaterials for use in anodic stripping voltammetric analysis of Hg(II), Cu(II), Pb(II) and Cd(II) are screened. Graphene, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers and fullerene (C 60 ), dispersed in chitosan (Chit) aqueous solution, are used to modify a glassy carbon electrode (GCE). The fullerene-chitosan modified GCE (C 60 -Chit/GCE) displays superior performance in terms of simultaneous determination of the above ions. The electrodes and materials are characterized by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The excellent performance of C 60 -Chit/GCE is attributed to the good electrical conductivity, large surface area, strong adsorption affinity and unique crystalline structure of C 60 . Using differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry, the assay has the following features for Hg(II), Cu(II), Pb(II) and Cd(II), respectively: (a) Peak voltages of +0.14, −0.11, −0.58 and − 0.82 V (vs SCE); (b) linear ranges extending from 0.01–6.0 μM, 0.05–6.0 μM, 0.005–6.0 μM and 0.5–9.0 μM; and (c), detection limits (3σ method) of 3 nM (0.6 ppb), 14 nM (0.9 ppb), 1 nM (0.2 ppb) and 21 nM (2.4 ppb). Moreover, the modified GCE is well reproducible and suitable for long-term usage. The method was successfully applied to the simultaneous determination of these ions in spiked foodstuff.
Compared with graphene, carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers, an electrode modified with fullerene in chitosan electrode displays superior performance for the simultaneous anodic stripping voltammetric detection of Hg(II), Cu(II), Pb(II) and Cd(II).
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Science China-Chemistry
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2013
·Vol. 56
·期 5
·567-575
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IF 1.327
Xiang Ting,Zhang ZuLei,Liu HaiQing,Yin ZhengZhi,Li Lei,Liu XiaoMing
Nanofiber membranes from the composite of cellulose acetate/polyvinylpyrrolidone were prepared using electrospinning technique. After treated with water and alcoholic KOH to remove partially polyvinylpyrrolidone and deacetylate the cellulose acetate, the membranes were further functionalized with thiol groups using thioglycolic acid. Related materials were characterized using infrared and thermogravimetric analysis. And the results showed that the membranes were success of functionalisation. Then the nanofiber membranes were used in the sorption-desorption process. The effects of pH, contacting time and adsorption capacity of nanofiber membranes were studied against Cu(II), Cd(II) and Pb(II) ions. And the maximum adsorption capacities of Pb (II), Cu (II), and Cd (II) ions were estimated at 30.96, 19.63, 34.70 mg g −1 . Our results suggested that the adsorption behaviour of metal ions could be described using Langmuir model. Their adsorption kinetics was in agreement with the model of pseudo-second order, suggesting chemical adsorption as the rate-limiting step of the adsorption mechanism. The durability of the thiol-functionalized cellulose nanofiber membranes was also evaluated by repetitive adsorption-desorption.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
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2015
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IF 3.65
Hailong Zhang,Xiaoyan Huang,Ya Sun,Guangyou Lu,Ke Wang,Zhigang Wang,Jianfeng Xing,Yang Gao
Effects of hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin grafted polyethylenimine (HP-β-CD-PEI) including HP-β-CD-PEI 600 , HP-β-CD-PEI 1800 , HP-β-CD-PEI 10000 on the pulmonary absorption of insulin, calcitonin, 5(6)-carboxyfluorescein (CF) and fluorescein isothiocyanate dextrans (FDs) with various molecular weights (FD4, FD10 and FD70) were examined by an pulmonary absorption study in rats. Pulmonary absorptions of these poorly absorbable drugs were significantly enhanced by HP-β-CD-PEI 1800 and HP-β-CD-PEI 10000 , and HP-β-CD-PEI 1800 with the concentration of 5% (w/v) provided maximal absorption enhancing effect on pulmonary absorption of these model drugs. The toxicity study demonstrated that HP-β-CD-PEI did not induce any toxic action to rat pulmonary membranes. In addition, zeta potential of insulin solution changed to positive by addition of various HP-β-CD-PEI, meanwhile, the degree of positive charge was linearly correlated with absorption enhancing effect of HP-β-CD-PEI, suggesting that positive charge of HP-β-CD-PEI might be related to their absorption enhancing mechanisms for enhancing pulmonary absorption of insulin in rats. In conclusion, HP-β-CD-PEI is a potential and safe absorption enhancer for improving absorption of hydrophilic macromolecules especially peptide and protein drugs by pulmonary delivery.
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2017
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IF 4.9
X. Jia,Y.H. Zhao,T. Liu,Y.H. He
Short-term exposure to elevated CO 2 increases cadmium (Cd) uptake in some plant species (wheat, poplars, and willows), which triggers an increase in antioxidative system activity to deal with additional reactive oxygen species that are generated. Here, we examined leaf defenses in Robinia pseudoacacia L. seedlings exposed to elevated CO 2 + Cd for 3 years. Three years of elevated CO 2 decreased Cd uptake into leaves and the Cd content in soils and increased the pH of rhizosphere soil relative to ambient CO 2 . In plants exposed to Cd stress , leaf chlorophyll content was greater under elevated CO 2 than under ambient CO 2 . Superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, and catalase activity increased, glutathione content increased, and malondialdehyde and phytochelatins contents decreased under elevated CO 2 + Cd relative to Cd alone. Proline, soluble sugars, flavonoids, saponins, and phenolic acids contents were greater under elevated CO 2 + Cd than under Cd alone, and condensed tannin content was lower. Overall, long-term elevation of CO 2 enhanced the leaf defense system of R. pseudoacacia exposed to Cd by stimulating antioxidant enzyme activity , osmotic adjustment, and the production of glutathione, flavonoids and phenolic acids. Future research should focus on understanding the mechanisms involved in the decrease in Cd uptake into leaves and Cd content in soils and the increase in rhizosphere soil pH under long-term exposure to elevated CO 2 .
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Food Packaging and Shelf Life
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2024
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Jing Yi,Shuqi Zhang,Xuanxuan Yuan,Zhilong Zhang,Zhongguo Shan,Haihua Wang
The increasing emphasis on food quality and consumer safety has prompted researchers to explore green manufacturing techniques for packaging materials. In this study, γ-cyclodextrin metal-organic frameworks (γ-CD-MOFs) were prepared as promising nanocarriers for gallic acid (GA) and silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs). These nanocarriers (GA-Ag@CD-MOFs) were further incorporated into a zein matrix to fabricate multifunctional composite films, referred to as MOFs-Zein. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscope (AFM) analysis indicated that the fabricated composite film exhibited excellent biocompatibility, with GA-Ag@CD-MOFs uniformly dispersed within the film matrix. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) result revealed that the incorporation of GA-Ag@CD-MOFs facilitated the formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonds with the matrix polymer. The addition of GA-Ag@CD-MOFs enhanced the tensile strength of the composite film by 19.70 %, improved the water barrier performance by 57.76 %, and provided almost 100 % UV protection. The exceptional controlled release capability of γ-CD-MOFs for GA empowered the composite films to maintain their robust initial antioxidant capacity even after 100 days of storage. Moreover, the composite films performed high-efficiency antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica . Acute toxicological studies showed no histopathology related toxicity was found in GA-Ag@CD-MOFs treated mice. When applied to fresh pork, the composite films significantly reduced the key quality indicators of raw meat, compared to the control film. Overall, this work presents a promising approach to fabricate the composite films as a sustainable and functional solution for green functional food packaging.
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Environmental Technology & Innovation
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2024
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Yan Li,Hongyu Sun,Zewei Liu,Yutan Chu,Yizong Huang,Qiongli Bao
The remediation of soil contaminated with cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) has consistently been a complex issue. Foliar application of jasmonic acid (JA) could be a promising agronomic practice for reducing heavy metal accumulations. However, the combined reduction effects and mechanisms of Cd and As in rice through foliar JA application have not been fully explored. In this study, a pot experiment was conducted to investigate rice yield, Cd and As accumulations and translocations, photosynthesis, and ROS-scavenging attributes in Huanghuazhan (HHZ) and Huarun No.2 (HR). The results revealed that 1 μM JA treatment significantly decreased the concentrations of Cd (by 34.6% in HHZ and 38.3% in HR) and As (by 30.8% in HHZ and 40.8% in HR) in the grains, and increased the percentage of filled-grain and 1000-grain weight in HHZ. The structural equation model (SEM) indicated that grain Cd was directly and positively affected by panicle Cd and leaf sheath Cd, while grain As was directly and positively affected by panicle As, leaf blade As and leaf sheath As. JA application enhanced the net photosynthetic rate and chlorophyll content (both a and b). Additionally, it scavenged levels of H 2 O 2 and O 2 .- , reduced lipid peroxidation damage by promoting the activities of antioxidant enzymes and altering the cellular redox status in the flag leaves of rice. Overall, these results suggest that foliar JA application of could be an effective strategy for preventing Cd and As accumulations in rice grains in paddy soils with low to medium contamination risks.
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CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
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2024
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Xiao Tang,Kun Wang,Zihan Liu,Xu Luo,Ming Wu,Hui Ding,Gang Liu,Qian Du
Ulcerative colitis (UC) remains a major challenge in clinical treatment due to its multivariate pathology. Developing an oral formulation that encapsulates and delivers multiple active ingredients to target colon tissues by suppressing intestinal inflammation and restoring the intestinal barrier is crucial for effectively treating UC. Here, we developed rhubarb-derived nanovesicles (RNs) and a supramolecular hydrogel platform formed by furfural-functionalized chitosan-mannose polymer and synthesized 3-maleimide HP-β-CD, with kaempferol (Kae) integrated into the hydrophobic cavity. The hydrogel's cross-linking network effectively encapsulates RNs, forming the Kae/CMCHD@RNs system. Rheology, SEM, TGA, degradation behavior, in vitro drug release, and a macrophage-targeted permeability test were performed. The results indicate that the hydrogel utilizes pH/enzyme sensitivity to ensure sustained release in the colon, while also facilitating targeted delivery to macrophages. In vivo imaging further reveals a prolonged local drug retention time in the colon. Moreover, both in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrate RNs and Kae exhibit synergistic therapeutic effects for UC, including inflammation reduction, oxidative stress alleviation, M1-to-M2 macrophage repolarization, and restoration of the intestinal barrier. Consequently, this study underscores the potential of Kae/CMCHD@RNs as a promising therapeutic approach for managing UC.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2024
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Zhanqiu Tang,Xinyi Feng,Hongyuan Tian,Junhua Wang,Weidong Qin
A novel method is introduced for extracting and enriching Cd(II) and Pb(II) from edible oils using glutathione disulfide (GSSG) as both an extractant and a phase-separation agent. The ions in the oils were initially extracted into an aqueous solution containing GSSG. After mixing the solution with acetonitrile at the appropriate volume ratio, a new phase formed, resulting in enrichment of the analytes. The experimental conditions were optimized using response surface methodology with a central composite design. Under optimal conditions, the method offered a combined enrichment factor of >660, with combined extraction efficiencies of 84.31% and 83.35% for Cd(II) and Pb(II), respectively. Finally, the method was conjugated to capillary electrophoresis to determine Cd(II) and Pb(II) in edible oil samples, with detection limits of 0.45 and 1.24 ppb, respectively. In comparison to traditional approaches, the GSSG-based method demonstrates rapidity, efficiency, and recyclability in extracting heavy metal ions from complex matrices.
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2024
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Lei Sun,Wei Zhang,Yakun Feng,Zequn Fan,Lei Jiang,Can Lu
Biodegradable microplastics (BMPs) and cadmium (Cd) present substantial risks to agricultural systems, primarily affecting plants. Most current studies have focused on the ecological effects of virgin BMPs. However, the effects of ultraviolet (UV)-aged BMPs and their interactions with cadmium (Cd) on pakchoi remain largely unknown. Therefore, this study addressed this gap by aging polylactic acid (PLA) microplastics (MPs) through UV irradiation and conducting an indoor hydroponic experiment. The research systematically examined the individual and combined impacts of Cd, virgin, and UV-aged BMPs on pakchoi ( Brassica chinensis L. ), focusing on plant growth, photosynthesis, antioxidant systems, and Cd accumulation. The results showed that after 21 days of UV irradiation (UPLA MPs), UPLA MPs with a fractured surface had a more significant impact on pakchoi than untreated PLA MPs. Cd alone inhibited pakchoi growth, development, and photosynthesis, while PLA/UPLA MPs alone promoted these processes. Under the combination of Cd and PLA/UPLA MPs, UPLA MPs could effectively alleviate the toxic effect of Cd on pakchoi. Besides, Cd coexisted with PLA/UPLA MPs, and with the increase of Cd concentration, UPLA MPs(41.22 %, 66.80 %, 45.57 %) decreased the Cd content of pakchoi more significantly than PLA MPs(37.87 %, 55.91 %, 26.35 %). Meanwhile, the results of Partial least squares structural equation models (PLS-SEM) further showed that UPLA MPs could effectively reduce the accumulation of Cd in plants. Therefore, the results of this study can provide a new perspective and reference for the ecological risk evaluation of Cd and BMPs pollution in agricultural soils.
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ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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2025
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Zhongyou Jiang,Shanshan Dong,Dingying He,Jiazheng Yang,Suqing Dai,Shuaitao Peng,Suhua Chen
Bonded nitrogen of lone pair electrons gives a chance for carbon-based substrates to complex with and consequently electrochemically analyze heavy metals, e.g., cadmium(II) (Cd(II)). However, the carbon atom bonded with nitrogen atom present positively charged and could electrostatically hinder Cd(II) adsorption, leading to a limited electroanalytical sensitivity. In this study, we adopted a sequential iron occupying and nitric acid etching strategy to elongate C–N bond in graphitic carbon nitride (CN), which could weaken the energy barrier for Cd(II) adsorption. Material characterizations show the iron occupying and nitric acid etching strategy successfully elongated C–N bond without damaging the skeletal structure of CN and significantly enhanced Cd(II) adsorption capacity. Experiments combined with first principle calculations verified the efficient and sensitive binding of Cd(II) with nitrogen in the elongated C–N. As a result, in comparison with pristine CN, the C–N elongated material (marked as EtCN–Fe 0.3 ) possessed a much higher sensitivity (22.34 vs. 16.92 μA ppb −1 cm −2 ) and a dramatically lower limit of detection (LOD) (0.29 vs. 2.22 ppb). The sensor demonstrates a broad linear range (1−500 ppb), exceptional reproducibility (relative standard deviation = 1.4 %), and long-term stability (only 1.1 % of sensitivity loss over 10 days). EtCN–Fe 0.3 electrode even showed high recovery rates (98.2−102.4 %) in various real waters, which were in agreement with Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)/Atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS) methods. This study provides a facile strategy to activate carbon materials to electrochemically detect trace heavy metals with precision and cost-effectiveness.
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
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2020
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Tan Ke,Guangyu Guo,Junrong Liu,Chao Zhang,Yue Tao,Panpan Wang,Yanhong Xu,Lanzhou Chen
To explore a novel strategy for the remediation of soils polluted with Cu and Cd, three strains of plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs) isolated from contaminated mines and two grass species (perennial ryegrass and tall fescue) were selected in this study. The performance of PGPR strains in metal adsorption, maintaining promotion traits under stress, and ameliorating phytostabilization potential was evaluated. Cd 2+ exerted a stronger deleterious effect on microbial growth than Cu 2+ , but the opposite occurred for grass seedlings. Adsorption experiment showed that the growing PGPR strains were able to immobilize maximum 79.49% Cu and 81.35% Cd owing to biosorption or bioaccumulation. The strains exhibited the ability to secrete indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and dissolve phosphorus in the absence and presence of metals, and IAA production was even enhanced in the presence of low Cu 2+ (5 mg L −1 ). However, the siderophore-producing ability of the isolates was strongly suppressed under Cu and Cd exposure. Ryegrass was further selected for pot experiments owing to its higher germination rate and tolerance under Cu and Cd stress than fescue. Pot-experiment results revealed that PGPR addition significantly increased the shoot and root biomasses of ryegrass by 11.49%–44.50% and 43.53%–90.29% in soil co-contaminated with 800 mg Cu kg −1 and 30 mg Cd kg −1 , respectively. Metal uptake and translocation in inoculated ryegrass significantly decreased owing to the reduced diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid-extractable metal content and increased residual metal-fraction percentage mediated by PGPR. Interestingly, stress mitigation was observed in these inoculated plants; in particular, their malondialdehyde content and superoxide dismutase activity were even significantly lower than those of ryegrass under normal conditions. Therefore, PGPR could be a promising option to enhance the phytostabilization efficiency of Cu and Cd in heavily polluted soils.
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DESIGNED MONOMERS AND POLYMERS
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2022
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Hong-Mei Liu,Xiao-Na Shang
Through the self-assembly reaction of 5-substituted isophthalic acid and bis(imidazolyl) ligands with Cd(II) ion or Zn(II) ion, two new coordination polymers with the chemical formulae of [Cd(5-meo-ip)(bmip)]n (1) and [Zn(5-pro-ip)(bip)]n·2 n(H2O) (2) (5-meo-H2ip = 5-methoxyisophthalic acid, 5-pro-H2ip = 5-propoxyisophthalic acid, bmip = 1,3-bis(2-methylimidazolyl)propane bip = 1,3-bis(imidazolyl)propane) were successfully obtained and structurally characterized by a series of characterization techniques. Moreover, compounds 1–2 show intense blue luminescence at room temperature. Furthermore, the assessment of their treatment activity on the uterine fibroids combined with ultrasound therapy was evaluated and the specific mechanism was investigated at the same time. Firstly, the effect of compound treatment on uterine fibroids apoptosis was detected via flow cytometry. Next, the apoptotic signaling pathway activation was detected through the Caspase-3 and Caspase-8 Activity Assay Kit.
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