ANALYST
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2024
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Jiahuan Zhang,Chaoqun Fei,Shulan Qi,Jiaqi Fu,Shi Zhou,Zhong Wang,Jinlian Li,Yanli Zhao,Dongmei Wu
The electrochemical detection method of cytotoxicity using intracellular purines as biomarkers has shown great potential for in vitro drug toxicity evaluation. However, no electrochemical detection system based on an in vitro drug metabolism mechanism has been devised. In this paper, electrochemical voltammetry was used to investigate the effect of the S9 system on the electrochemical behavior of HepG2 cells, and benzo[a]pyrene, fluoranthene, and pyrene were employed to investigate the sensitivity of electrochemical signals of cells to the cytotoxicity of drugs metabolized by the S9 system. The results showed that, within 8 h of exposure to the S9 system, the electrochemical signal of HepG2 cells at 0.7 V did not alter noticeably. The levels of xanthine, guanine, hypoxanthine, and adenine in the cells were not significantly altered. Compared with the absence of S9 system metabolism, benzo[a]pyrene and fluoranthene processed by the S9 system decreased the electrochemical signal of the cells in a dose-dependent manner, while pyrene did not change it appreciably. HPLC also revealed that benzo[a]pyrene and fluoranthene metabolized by the S9 system decreased the intracellular purine levels, whereas pyrene had no effect on them before and after S9 system metabolism. The cytotoxicity results of the three drugs examined by electrochemical voltammetry and MTT assay showed a strong correlation and good agreement. The S9 system had no effect on the intracellular purine levels or the electrochemical signal of cells. When the drug was metabolized by the S9 system, variations in cytotoxicity could be precisely detected by electrochemical voltammetry.
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药理学
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分析化学
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2022
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IF 10.753
Yun Luo,Baoqin Zhang,Ningbo Geng,Shuai Sun,Xiaoyao Song,Jiping Chen,Haijun Zhang
The toxicity of pyrene (Pyr) and its chlorinated species have not be comprehensively and clearly elucidated. In this study, an integrated approach of metabolomics and transcriptomics were applied to evaluate the hepatotoxicity of Pyr and 1-chloropyrene (1-Cl-Pyr) at human exposure level, using human L02 hepatocytes. After 24 h exposure to Pyr and 1-Cl-Pyr at 5–500 nM, cell viability was not significantly changed. Transcriptomics results showed that exposure to Pyr and 1-Cl-Pyr at 5 and 50 nM obviously altered the gene expression profiles, but did not significantly induce the expression of genes strongly related to the activation of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), such as CYP1A1 , CYP1B1, AHR, ARNT . Pyr and 1-Cl-Pyr both induced a notable metabolic perturbation to L02 cells. Glycerophospholipid metabolism was found to be the most significantly perturbed pathway after exposure to Pyr and 1-Cl-Pyr, indicating their potential damage to the cell membrane. The other significantly perturbed pathways were identified to be oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), glycolysis, and fatty acid β oxidation, all of which are related to energy production. Exposure to Pyr at 5 and 50 nM induced the up-regulation of fatty acid β oxidation and OXPHOS. The similar result was observed after exposure to 5 nM 1-Cl-Pyr. In contrast, exposure to 50 nM 1-Cl-Pyr induced the down-regulation of OXPHOS by inhibiting the activity of complex I. The obtained results suggested that the modes of action of Pyr and 1-Cl-Pyr on energy production remarkably varied not only with molecular structure change but also with exposure concentration.
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毒理学
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生物信息学
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2011
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IF 3.723
Xinying Zhang,Xiaoyan Liu,Shanshan Liu,Fahui Liu,Lisha Chen,Gang Xu,Chenglin Zhong,Pengcheng Su,Zhengnan Cao
The aim of this study was to determine the enhancement of Scirpus triqueter in the dissipation of pyrene and the interaction of pyrene with plant, soil enzymes and microbial community. The results indicated that the dissipation ratios of pyrene in the rhizospheric and non-rhizospheric soil were 64.65 ± 3.86% and 54.49 ± 2.74%, respectively, and were higher than that in the unplanted soil (42.60 ± 0.71%) at 80d after planting S. triqueter . The pyrene was toxic to S. triqueter , as evidenced by growth inhibition in height, diameter, shoot number and biomass during the planting period. The activities of dehydrogenase decreased significantly at the presence of pyrene in soils, and increased remarkably with the introduction of S. triqueter . It was found that the pyrene addition increased the ratios of fungal/total fatty acids and gram-positive/gram-negative, but the presence of S. triqueter decreased the ratios of gram-positive/gram-negative. A larger stress level was found in the pyrene treated soils without S. triqueter . The ratio of aerobic/anaerobic bacteria decreased with increasing pyrene concentration, but increased when S. triqueter was planted. The principal analysis of phospholipid fatty acid signatures revealed that microbial community structures in the rhizospheric and non-rhizospheric soil were similar, but different from those in the unplanted and control soil.
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
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2025
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IF 5.4
Liang Shen,Zihan Li,Jiabao Gong,Lingyun Liu,Erle Qiao,Yifang Liu,Fanfei Min
Surfactant-enhanced remediation (SER) has emerged as an effective technique for removing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from contaminated soils. This study investigates the SER technique for pyrene removal from kaolinite-containing soil, employing both molecular dynamics simulations and experimental methods. Seven different surfactants were analyzed to evaluate their impact on pyrene desorption from kaolinite surfaces. The results demonstrate that SDBS, SDS, TW80, and TX-100 surfactants induce strong interactions with pyrene molecules, leading to the formation of spheroid self-agglomeration structures. The elution efficiency of pyrene from kaolinite surfaces is influenced by various factors, including surfactant type, dosage, and treatment time. Elution tests reveal that anionic and non-ionic surfactants outperform cationic and amphoteric surfactants as eluents. Additionally, the integration of flotation technology significantly enhances pyrene elution efficiency in the SER process, offering a promising direction for future soil remediation strategies. This research provides fundamental insights into the mechanisms of PAH removal from soil using surfactants and highlights the potential of flotation as a complementary technique. The findings contribute to the development of more efficient and sustainable soil remediation methods.
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土壤修复
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
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2012
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IF 1.298
X. Y. Zhang,X. Y. Liu,S. S. Liu,F. H. Liu,L. S. Chen,G. Xu,C. L. Zhong,P. C. Su,Z. N. Cao
Scirpus triqueter (Triangular club-rush), a typical wetland species, is used to study the response characteristics to pyrene. A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the growth parameters (height, diameter, shoot number, total volume, underground biomass, aboveground biomass and total biomass), and enzymes (catalase and superoxide dismutase) of S. triqueter. The characteristics of soil enzymes (catalase and polyphenol oxidase) and microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) were also assessed after pyrene treatment. Elevated pyrene concentration (80 mg·kg−1) in the soil reduced the shoot number and biomass significantly, especially at the early growth stage. In root tissue, the enzyme catalase was activated at 80 mg·kg−1 of pyrene. Compared to roots, shoots had higher enzyme activities. Catalase activities in the rhizosphere increased throughout the growth period of S. triqueter. Polyphenol oxidase activities in the rhizosphere were higher than those in the bulk soil and unplanted soil. The populations of bacteria (total bacteria, pyrene-tolerant bacteria, and actinomyces) and fungi decreased under the stress of high pyrene concentration, while that of pyrene-tolerant bacteria increased with the increasing pyrene concentration. The presence of pyrene did not benefit the growth of S. triqueter. S. triqueter and soil enzymes varied within the growth stages. The presence of S. triqueter could improve the activity of soil enzymes and facilitate the propagation of microorganisms which could help eliminate pyrene contamination.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
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2024
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IF 0
Ge Huanying,Liu Xinghao,Lu Denglong,Yang Zhaoguang,Li Haipu
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were typical environmental contaminants that accumulated continuously in sediment. Microbial degradation is the main way of PAH degradation in the natural environment. Therefore, expanding the available pool of microbial resources and investigating the molecular degrading mechanisms of PAHs are critical to the efficient control of PAH-polluted sites. Here, a strain (identified as Xanthobacteraceae bacterium ) with the ability to degrade pyrene was screened from the rhizosphere sediment of Vallisneria natans . Response surface analysis showed that the strain could degrade pyrene at pH 5–7, NaCl addition 0–1.5%, and temperature 25–40 °C, and the maximum pyrene degradation (~ 95.4%) was obtained under the optimum conditions (pH 7.0, temperature 28.5 °C, and NaCl-free addition) after 72 h. Also, it was observed that the effect of temperature on the degradation ratio was the most significant. Furthermore, eighteen metabolites were identified by mass spectrometry, among which (2Z)-2-hydroxy-3-(4-oxo-4H-phenalen-3-yl) prop-2-enoic acid, 7-(carboxymethyl)-8-formyl-1-naphthyl acetic acid, phthalic acid, naphthalene-1,2-diol, and phenol were the main metabolites. And the degradation pathway of pyrene was proposed, suggesting that pyrene undergoes initial ortho-cleavage under the catalysis of metapyrocatechase to form (2Z)-2-hydroxy-3-(4-oxo-4H-phenalen-3-yl) prop-2-enoic acid. Subsequently, this intermediate was progressively oxidized and degraded to phthalic acid or phenol, which could enter the tricarboxylic acid cycle. Furthermore, the pyrene biodegradation by the strain followed the first-order kinetic model and the degradation rate changed from fast to slow, with the rate remaining mostly slow in the later stages. The slow biodegradation rate was probably caused by a significant amount of phenol accumulation in the initial stage of degradation, which resulted in a decrease in bacterial activity or death. Graphical Abstract
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微生物学
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2025
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IF 9
Zhuo Chen,Zhiyang Lu,Weijun Tian,Bingkun Liu,Bingjie Huo,Jing Zhao,Mengyuan Zou,Ruijuan Zhang,Xinran Yu,Xinbo Wang
Pyrene (Pyr) and its derivatives are classified as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), which exhibit significant toxicological effects and pose serious threats to ecosystems. Photocatalytic technology is increasingly employed for the remediation of POPs due to its effective and environmentally sustainable degradation capabilities. However, conventional photocatalytic materials, primarily in powder form, face challenges related to separation and recovery from aqueous environments, significantly limiting their practical application. In this study, we successfully synthesized a three-dimensional (3D) porous immobilized photocatalytic material by decorating Ag 3 PO 4 and BiOBr onto Ni foam (NF) using a hydrothermal method combined with continuous ionic layer adsorption. The results demonstrated Ag 3 PO 4 /BiOBr/NF exceptional light degradation capabilities, achieving over 90 % degradation of Pyr, 1-methylpyrene, and 1-hydroxypyrene, as well as over 40 % degradation of 1-nitropyrene under visible light irradiation over a duration of 5 h. Its degradation efficiency decreased by 12.49 % after five cycles, demonstrating its reusability. The roles of superoxide radicals ( O 2 – ) and holes (h + ) were critical in the degradation process. Furthermore, based on experimental findings, we proposed a Z-type heterojunction degradation mechanism for the Ag 3 PO 4 /BiOBr/NF composite, accompanied by an analysis of the potential degradation pathways for Pyr. Consequently, the recyclable immobilized photocatalytic materials developed in this research contribute novel insights into the photocatalytic degradation of POPs.
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BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
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2024
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IF 9.7
Xing Zhang,Xiao Liu,Shuhuan Lin,Xiaoli Zhu,Ziye Zhang,Baoshou Shen,Shi Zhou
Immobilization technology is a promising way to improve effectiveness and stability of microbial remediation for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), in which carrier material is one of key factors restricting removal efficiency. In this study, fulvic acid-wheat straw biochar (FA/WS) composites were applied for immobilization of an efficient PAHs degrading bacterium Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (SPM). FA/WS&SPM showed superior degradation capacity than free bacteria and biochar-immobilized bacteria, with the removal efficiency of pyrene (20 mg L -1 ) reaching 90.5 % (7 days). Transcriptome analysis revealed that FA in the carrier materials can promote transportation and degradation of pyrene, and cell growth, as well as inhibit cell apoptosis. Enzyme activity and degradation products detection showed that SPM utilized both phthalic acid and salicylic acid metabolic pathways to degrade pyrene. Practicality of FA/WS&SPM for different kinds of PAHs remediation had been verified in contaminated soil, demonstrating a great potential in the field of PAHs polluted sites remediation.
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JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
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2025
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IF 3.6
Shufang Wu,Zhiqian Long,Yushu Zhang,Ting Zhang,Qinghong Luo,Xiaoxuan Liu,Zhiquan Li
Using low catalyst loadings while maintaining precise polymer property control is a critical challenge in the O-ATRP field. Herein, we report a novel O-ATRP system utilizing 1-bromopyrene (Py-Br) as a photoredox catalyst, enabling controlled polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) at an ultra-low loading of 10 ppm. When combined with ethyl α -bromophenylacetate (EBPA) as an initiator, this system produces polymers with a molecular weight distribution of 1.48 and an initiation efficiency of 66.7%. Mechanistic studies, including UV–Vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and time-resolved fluorescence measurements, elucidate the photophysical and photochemical properties of Py-Br in O-ATRP. Kinetic analyses reveal first-order polymerization kinetics, while the linear increase of molecular weight with monomer conversion and low dispersity values indicate good control over the polymerization. The living nature of the system is further confirmed through successful chain extension experiments. This Py-Br-catalyzed O-ATRP system explores the feasibility of conducting polymerization at lower catalyst concentrations, offering insights into approaches for reducing catalyst usage in polymer synthesis. Graphical Photoinduced metal-free ATRP of MMA using ppm-level Py-Br as the organic photocatalyst.
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高分子化学
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材料科学
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光催化
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2021
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IF 7.963
Hui Lin,Yinqiu Yuan,Xiaoman Jiang,Jian-Ping Zou,Xinghui Xia,Shenglian Luo
Microplastics (MPs) are the significant environmental factor for bioavailability of hydrophobic organic contaminants (HOCs) in aquatic environments. Nevertheless, the bioavailability of microplastic-associated HOCs remains unclear. In this research, the freely dissolved pyrene concentrations were kept stable with passive dosing devices, and the pyrene content in D. magna tissues as well as D. magna immobilization were analyzed to quantify bioavailability of pyrene (a representative HOC) associated with naturally-aged polystyrene (PS) MPs. Furthermore, the uptake mechanisms of pyrene associated with MPs of different sizes were explored by investigating the distribution of MPs in D. magna tissues with scanning electron microscopy. Especially, a new schematic model of bioavailability process was established. The results demonstrated that a part of pyrene associated with 0–1.5 μm MPs could directly cross cell membrane through endocytosis from intestine and exposure solutions to D. magna tissues except the 10–60 and 60–230 μm MPs. The bioavailability of microplastic-associated pyrene was ordered as 0–1.5 μm (20.0–21.6%) > 10–60 μm (10.7–13.8%) > 60–230 μm MPs (6.0–9.8%), which were essentially resulted from the difference in uptake mechanisms of pyrene associated with MPs of different sizes. This work suggests that the bioavailability of microplastic-associated HOCs should be considered when assessing water quality and environmental risk of HOCs in natural waters.
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CHEMOSPHERE
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2021
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IF 7.086
Dan Wu,Hongshuai Kan,Ying Zhang,Tiecheng Wang,Guangzhou Qu,Peng Zhang,Hanzhong Jia,Hongwen Sun
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are important mutagen prevalent in the contaminated sites, bringing potential risks to human health. Iron oxides are important natural components in soils. Pyrene removal in soil using persulfate (PS) oxidation activated by microwave (MW) and magnetite (Fe 3 O 4 ) was investigated. Fe 3 O 4 significantly promoted pyrene removal in the soil; 91.7 % of pyrene was degraded within 45 min treatment. Pyrene removal rate in the Fe 3 O 4 /MW/PS system was 5.18 and 3.00 times higher than that in the Fe 3 O 4 /PS and MW/PS systems. Increasing in Fe 3 O 4 dosage, PS concentration, MW temperature, and soil moisture content in the selected range were conducive for pyrene degradation. SO 4 •− , • OH, O 2 •− , and 1 O 2 were responsible for pyrene degradation, and the conversion of Fe (Ⅱ) in the Fe 3 O 4 to Fe (Ⅲ) contributed to the formation of O 2 •− and 1 O 2 . Characteristic bands of pyrene were more obviously destroyed by the Fe 3 O 4 /MW/PS oxidation, in comparison with MW/PS oxidation. Ring hydroxylation and ring-opening reactions were the main degradation pathways of pyrene. The toxicities of the formed byproducts were significantly reduced after treatment. This study provided a promising option for pyrene contaminated soil remediation .
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污染治理
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Environmental Technology & Innovation
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2024
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IF 6.7
Shiyuan Liu,Qin Qiu,Hong Yang,Lai Zhou,Xueqiang Zhu
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are persistent organic pollutants known for their carcinogenic, teratogenic, and mutagenic properties. A considerable amount of PAHs has been released into groundwater. Persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes (PS-AOP) are commonly employed to remediate such contamination. However, traditional in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) faces challenges such as concentration rebound and tailing. To address these issues, sodium persulfate sustained release materials (PDS@SA) and ferrous sulfate sustained release materials (FeSO 4 @SA) were developed using stearic acid (SA) as a binder. Batch and column experiments were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of pyrene degradation through PDS@SA activated by FeSO 4 @SA. The batch experiments showed that the optimal mass ratio of FeSO 4 @SA to PDS@SA was 1:2, achieving degradation efficiencies over 95 % for pyrene with various concentrations (5, 10, 15, 20 mg⸱L −1 ) within 2 h. The column experiments showed that sustained release materials (FeSO 4 @SA and PDS@SA) with a particle size of 5 mm achieved an average removal rate of 89.3 % during days 7–15, while those with particle sizes of 7.5 mm and 10 mm achieved average removal rates of 68.5 % and 74.6 % during days 15–23, respectively. Additionally, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) analysis confirmed sulfate radicals SO 4 - ⸱ and hydroxyl radicals ⸱OH as the primary oxidative species during pyrene degradation. These findings suggested that the sustained activation of PDS by sustained release Fe 2+ represents a viable method for degrading PAHs in groundwater.
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