单颗粒-电感耦合等离子体质谱法表征纳米抗菌商品中纳米银颗粒粒径分布

建立了单颗粒-电感耦合等离子体质谱法(Single particle ICP-MS,SP-ICP-MS)测定纳米抗菌商品中纳米银颗粒(Silver nanoparticles,AgNPs)粒度分布的方法。首先采用微波消解-ICP-MS法测定了纳米抗菌商品中的总银含量,确定样品稀释倍数。然后在SP-ICP-MS模式下,测定3种AgNPs标准样品(30、50和80nm)的粒径,所得结果与供应商提供的TEM值接近,说明SP-ICP-MS法能够准确表征水溶液中AgNPs的粒径分布,同时采用SP-ICP-MS测定了纳米抗菌商品中纳米银颗粒粒径分布。方法简单快速、灵敏度高,能够为纳米抗菌材料中AgNPs表征提供准确的表征方法。     

单颗粒-电感耦合等离子体质谱(ICP-MS)法表征纳米抗菌商品中纳米银颗粒粒径分布

建立了单颗粒-电感耦合等离子体质谱法(Single particle ICP-MS,SP-ICP-MS)测定纳米抗菌商品中纳米银颗粒(Silver nanoparticles,AgNPs)粒度分布的方法。首先采用微波消解-ICP-MS法测定了纳米抗菌商品中的总银含量,确定样品稀释倍数。然后在SP-ICP-MS模式下,测定3种AgNPs标准样品(30、50和80nm)的粒径,所得结果与供应商提供的TEM值接近,说明SP-ICP-MS法能够准确表征水溶液中AgNPs的粒径分布,同时采用SP-ICP-MS测定了纳米抗菌商品中纳米银颗粒粒径分布。方法简单快速、灵敏度高,能够为纳米抗菌材料中AgNPs表征提供准确的表征方法。     

纳米银的单颗粒-电感耦合等离子质谱法表征及其测定

建立单颗粒-电感耦合等离子体质谱法( SP-ICP-MS)测定稀溶液中纳米银颗粒粒度分布及纳米银颗粒数量浓度的方法。当停留时间为3 ms时,两个或多个纳米银颗粒同时进入检测器的可能性降至最低。采用5倍标准偏差迭代算法(5σ)区分纳米银颗粒信号和背景信号。采用SP-ICP-MS法测定3种商品级纳米银颗粒(30,50和100 nm)粒度分布和纳米颗粒浓度。结果表明：SP-ICP-MS法测定纳米银颗粒结果与纳米银的TEM值相近,可采用SP-ICP-MS法表征纳米银颗粒。本方法测定稀溶液中纳米银颗粒粒度检出限为25 nm,纳米银颗粒浓度检出限约为8×104个/L。将纳米银颗粒加入到自来水样品中并进行测定,获得相近的纳米银粒度分布及纳米颗粒浓度。本方法简单、快捷、灵敏度高,可为研究水环境中纳米银的风险评估提供可靠分析方法,并为饮用水中纳米银的监测提供分析技术。     

酶消解-单颗粒电感耦合等离子质谱法测定农产品中纳米铂颗粒

铂纳米颗粒在汽车行业中被广泛用作汽车尾气催化剂。随着铂纳米颗粒在工业生产中的广泛应用,它在环境中广泛分布并可能从植物累积进入食物链中。因此,建立一种在农产品中的定量分析方法是至关重要的。以酶消解的前处理方法结合单颗粒-电感耦合等离子体质谱法(Single particle ICP-MS,SP-ICP-MS)测定农产品中纳米铂颗粒(PtNPs)粒径分布及颗粒数量浓度。通过优化前处理提取条件,当Macerozyme R-10酶为10 mg、柠檬酸缓冲溶液浓度为5 mmol/L、提取时间36 h时,农产品中PtNPs提取效果较高。PtNPs粒径检出限为20 nm,颗粒浓度检出限为5×10⁵ particle/L,铂颗粒浓度回收率在(81±3)%~(91±4)%,加标后平均粒径(41±3)~(47±2)nm,与50 nm PtNPs标准溶液粒径接近。方法操作简单、检出限低、准确度高,适用于农产品中PtNPs定量分析,为客观评价农产品铂纳米毒性效应提供可靠的分析技术。     

酶提取-单颗粒电感耦合等离子质谱法分析樱桃番茄纳米银颗粒及其吸收规律研究

为探究复合保鲜涂膜中AgNPs的迁移情况,采用酶提取的前处理方式,结合单颗粒电感耦合等离子体质谱（SP-ICP-MS）,考察了前处理方式、驻留时间、校准方式以及Ag+浓度等条件对AgNPs准确测定的影响。结果表明：0.1 g樱桃番茄样品在柠檬酸盐体系下使用0.2 g的R-10离析酶可达到消解最适酶剂量;当驻留时间小于100 μs时,测定结果有较好的积分条件以及较高的信背比;采用AgNP尺寸方式进行校准比单独用Ag+标准溶液校准方式的颗粒尺寸测定结果更加准确。采用该方法测定樱桃番茄中加标AgNPs颗粒回收率达到88.9%,粒径实测值为47.8±0.3 nm,粒径检出限为13 nm,颗粒浓度检出限为 7.5×104 particles/L。通过将樱桃番茄暴露于AgNPs涂膜中来探究AgNPs迁移行为,复合保鲜涂膜后的樱桃番茄通过三次洗涤后能够在表面去除大部分AgNPs,但仍有少量AgNPs穿过果表皮浸入果肉组织。该方法灵敏度高,操作简单,能够为揭示AgNPs在农产品及农业生产中的风险提供可靠、准确的表征方法。     

基于改进的银镜反应生成的银纳米粒子比色法测定环境中Cr(Ⅲ)

采用改进后的银镜反应,在室温下用还原剂兼稳定剂的没食子酸快速一步还原银氨溶液生成银纳米粒子(AgNPs),实验发现Cr(Ⅲ)的加入可引起AgNPs的特异性聚集,使溶液发生由黄绿色到棕红色的颜色变化。优化了没食子酸的浓度、溶液pH和溶液加入顺序等反应条件。结果表明:AgNPs的A530nm/A410nm与Cr(Ⅲ)的浓度在0.4~5.0μmol/L范围内呈良好的线性关系(R=0.994),检出限为0.1μmol/L。最优实验条件下实现了环境水样中Cr(Ⅲ)的可视化检测和定量分析。     

大麦醇溶蛋白负载白藜芦醇自组装纳米颗粒及其性质研究

采用液-液分散法自组装大麦醇溶蛋白纳米颗粒,重点考察了溶剂(异丙醇)浓度、大麦醇溶蛋白浓度、溶液p H值及离子强度等因素对自组装纳米颗粒粒径和Zeta电位的影响。结果表明:在选择溶剂(异丙醇)浓度为55%,蛋白质浓度为66 mg/m L,分散液p H值为7.0,离子强度为0时,自组装出粒径为(70.0±1.8)nm,Zeta电位9 m V的大麦醇溶蛋白纳米颗粒。在此基础上,进一步制备了白藜芦醇-大麦醇溶蛋白复合纳米颗粒,考察了芯材比对复合纳米颗粒粒径、包封率及载药率的影响,结果表明,当芯材比为1∶5时,自组装复合纳米颗粒的粒径为(135.3±2.5)nm,Zeta电位为(18.91±0.02)m V,包封率为90.4%,载药率为18.8%。扫描电子显微镜结果表明,大麦醇溶蛋白纳米颗粒以及白藜芦醇-大麦醇溶蛋白复合纳米颗粒均为表面光滑的球形颗粒;傅立叶变换红外光谱结果表明,复合纳米颗粒中白藜芦醇与大麦醇溶蛋白之间还存在较强的氢键与静电相互作用。     

巯基功能化有机硅纳米颗粒修饰金电极的制备及对痕量铅的测定

以3-巯丙基三甲氧基硅烷(MPTS)为单一硅源,十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTMAB)存在下,采用一步简单混合,较方便地制得均匀、小粒径的有机硅纳米颗粒。采用原子力显微镜(AFM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)对有机硅纳米进行表征,测得粒径约为2.5 nm。通过自组装法将其固定在金电极表面,得到均匀、高巯基含量的有机硅纳米修饰电极。采用方波溶出伏安法(SWV),考察了CTMAB浓度、Bi3+浓度、支持电解质、pH值富集电位及富集时间等参数对铅溶出信号的影响。结果表明:在0.2 mol/L HAc-NaAc(pH 5.0)缓冲溶液中,-1.0V电位下富集10 min,Pb2+溶出峰电流与浓度分别在5.0～500×10-12mol/L;2.5～250×10-9 mol/L和250～1250×10-9 mol/L范围内呈线性关系,最低检出浓度为5.0×10-12mol/L。利用本方法测定了实际水样中铅的含量,并与原子荧光光谱法进行对比,结果一致。     

新型树脂基水合锰氧化物对水体中磺胺嘧啶的降解去除

以大孔强碱阴离子交换树脂D201为载体, 采用离子交换和氧化还原方法制备了一种新型树脂基水合锰氧化物材料HMO-201. 考察了不同pH、 离子强度和溶解性有机质(DOM)含量条件下, 该材料对水体中磺胺嘧啶(SD)的去除能力. HPLC-MS分析表明, SD的高效去除是通过HMO-201的降解而非吸附方式实现的. 实验结果表明, pH为1.0时HMO-201在120 min内对0.01 mmol/L SD的去除效率为99.9%, 反应符合表观一级动力学模型; 体系的离子强度和DOM含量变化对SD的去除效率均无显著影响. 模拟环境离子强度和DOM浓度, 连续10批次实验中SD废水的去除效率在240 min内均大于99%; HMO-201的柱动态降解装置连续处理SD溶液2000床体积, 依然未检出SD. 表明HMO-201材料具有较稳定的重复利用性, 对环境中普遍存在的磺胺类抗生素药物具有着高效的降解去除效果, 具有广泛的应用前景.     

基于金纳米粒子的动态光散射法检测溶液中的汞离子

发展了种基于汞离子(Hg2+)适配体(Aptamer)免标记金纳米粒子的动态光散射(DLS)法,用于灵敏、选择性的检测溶液中的Hg2+。Aptamer 5’-TTTCTTCTTTCTTCCCCCCTTGTTTGTTGTTT-3’与Hg2+的特异性结合使金纳米粒子失去保护,在含有100 mmol/L NaCl的缓冲溶液中发生聚集,金纳米粒子的平均水合粒径变大。在pH=7.43,110 nmol/L Aptamer,100 mmol/L NaCl,Hg2+与Probe DNA孵育时间为30 min的实验条件下,金纳米粒子水合粒径的变化值("D)与Hg2+的浓度成正比。检出Hg2+的线性范围为0.1 nmol/L~5μmol/L,检出限达0.1 nmol/L。湖水及矿泉水两种水样加标实验表明本方法能够用于实际水样中Hg2+的检测。     

Evaluation of a cloud point extraction method for the preconcentration and quantification of silver nanoparticles in water samples by ETAAS

ABSTRACT

A simple and reliable analytical method using instrumentation available in most of the laboratories has been developed for the separation and determination of silver nanoparticles in water samples. Cloud point extraction (CPE) was used for the separation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from the sample and these nanoparticles were then determined by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS). Parameters related to the cloud point extraction procedure (Triton X-114 concentration, type of complexing agent (EDTA or Na₂S₂O₃), pH, incubation temperature, incubation and centrifugation time) were selected using a multivariate approach (designs of experiments); 8.6% (v/v) Triton X-114, 750 µL saturated EDTA and pH 7 were selected as the optimum conditions. Calibration standards in a concentration range from 0 to 10 µg L^?1 of AgNPs were subjected to the CPE procedure to obtain quantitative recoveries. The LOD and LOQ were 0.04 and 0.13 µg L^?1, respectively. The method is selective for the extraction of AgNPs, and ionic Ag remains in the aqueous phase. Single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (SP-ICP-MS) was used to evaluate the effect of the CPE procedure in particle size, and no changes were observed. Finally, the procedure was applied to wastewater samples spiked with nanoparticles with quantitative recoveries.     

Study of the preconcentration and determination of ultratrace rare earth elements in environmental samples with an ion exchange micro-column

A study was carried out on the preconcentration of ultratrace rare earth elements (REEs) in environmental samples with a micro ion-exchange column and determination by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The preconcentration parameters were optimized and the REE recovery was ca. 100% in the pH range 4 to 6 with an ionic strength (μ) less than 0.18. The ion-exchange column capacity with respect to REEs was estimated as 0.96 mmol/g. The linear response coefficients ranged from 0.995 to 0.997 at the pg mL^–1 level. The concentration in the blank could be minimized (0.09 to 3.1 pg mL^–1) if the buffer solution and the water were purified. The detection limits ranged from 0.03 to 0.40 pg mL^–1, for a preconcentration factor of 100. The precision and accuracy of the method was evaluated with a synthetic standard solution and real samples. Results indicated that the REE recovery ranged from 88.1% to 100.2%, and the RSD ranged from 2.7% to 6.7%. Satisfactory results were achieved when this method was applied for the determination of REEs in raw water, purified water and tap water, as well as in environmental aquatic samples. Meanwhile, the method is simple and flexible.     

Effect of solution chemistry on the fouling potential of dissolved organic matter in membrane bioreactor systems

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) as a potent foulant in membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems has attracted great attention in recent years. This paper attempts to elucidate the effect of solution chemistry (i.e. solution pH, ionic strength, and calcium concentration) on the fouling potential of DOM with different characteristics. Results of microfiltration experiments showed that the fouling potential of DOM having higher hydrophobic content increased more markedly at low pH due to the reduced ionization of carboxylic and phenolic functional groups of aquatic humic substances. In contrast, the fouling potential of hydrophilic DOM components and the molecular size of DOM appeared to be less affected by solution pH. The more compact molecular configuration of DOM at high ionic strength contributed to form a denser fouling layer, and limited the amount of foulants retained by the membranes on the other hand. DOM fouling potential greatly increased with increasing calcium concentration. The magnitude of the increase, however, was independent of the hydrophobicity of DOM, suggesting strong interactions exist between calcium ions and hydrophilic DOM components. Moreover, it was observed that the main mechanism governing the effect of calcium ions on the molecular size of DOM transited from charge shielding to complex formation as calcium concentration increased.     

Determination of dissolved organic matter based on UV-light induced reduction of ionic silver to metallic nanoparticles by humic and fulvic acids

We describe a novel solution-based method for the determination of dissolved organic matter (DOM) relying on the formation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) via photo-stimulated reduction of silver ions by humic and fulvic acids. The method is based on natural driven formation of nanoscale materials yielding a direct relationship between DOM concentration and AgNPs formation. The aqueous dispersion of the formed AgNPs show strong and uniform UV–Vis absorption bands between 450 and 550 nm irrespectively of DOM nature and properties (i.e. humic or fulvic acids). The ensuing chromatic shift accompanying the appearance of the new absorption bands is easily conceivable by a simple spectrophotometer and the bare eye, holding great promise for the on-site, instrumental-free screening of DOM levels. Under the optimum experimental conditions the determination of DOM was successfully demonstrated to various water samples with high sensitivity (<1.0 mg L⁻¹), satisfactory recoveries (87.5–123.5%) and reproducibility (5.87–6.73%).     

Study of the preconcentration and determination of ultratrace rare earth elements in environmental samples with an ion exchange micro-column

A study was carried out on the preconcentration of ultratrace rare earth elements (REEs) in environmental samples with a micro ion-exchange column and determination by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The preconcentration parameters were optimized and the REE recovery was ca. 100% in the pH range 4 to 6 with an ionic strength (μ) less than 0.18. The ion-exchange column capacity with respect to REEs was estimated as 0.96 mmol/g. The linear response coefficients ranged from 0.995 to 0.997 at the pg mL^–1 level. The concentration in the blank could be minimized (0.09 to 3.1 pg mL^–1) if the buffer solution and the water were purified. The detection limits ranged from 0.03 to 0.40 pg mL^–1, for a preconcentration factor of 100. The precision and accuracy of the method was evaluated with a synthetic standard solution and real samples. Results indicated that the REE recovery ranged from 88.1% to 100.2%, and the RSD ranged from 2.7% to 6.7%. Satisfactory results were achieved when this method was applied for the determination of REEs in raw water, purified water and tap water, as well as in environmental aquatic samples. Meanwhile, the method is simple and flexible. Received: 17 January 1997 / Revised: 23 April 1997 / Accepted: 29 April 1997     

An efficient biosorption‐based dispersive liquid‐liquid microextraction with extractant removal by magnetic nanoparticles for quantification of bisphenol A in water samples by gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry detection

In this work, a simple, fast, sensitive, and environmentally friendly method was developed for preconcentration and quantitative measurement of bisphenol A in water samples using gas chromatography with mass spectrometry. The preconcentration approach, namely biosorption‐based dispersive liquid‐liquid microextraction with extractant removal by magnetic nanoparticles was performed based on the formation of microdroplet of rhamnolipid biosurfactant throughout the aqueous samples, which accelerates the mass transfer process between the extraction solvent and sample solution. The process is then followed by the application of magnetic nanoparticles for easy retrieval of the analyte‐containing extraction solvent. Several important variables were optimized comprehensively including type of disperser solvent and desorption solvent, rhamnolipid concentration, volume of disperser solvent, amount of magnetic nanoparticles, extraction time, desorption time, ionic strength, and sample pH. Under the optimized microextraction and gas chromatography with mass spectrometry conditions, the method demonstrated good linearity over the range of 0.5–500 µg/L with a coefficient of determination of R² = 0.9904, low limit of detection (0.15 µg/L) and limit of quantification (0.50 µg/L) of bisphenol A, good analyte recoveries (84–120%) and acceptable relative standard deviation (1.8–14.9%, n = 6). The proposed method was successfully applied to three environmental water samples, and bisphenol A was detected in all samples.     

Extraction and determination of pyridinium ionic liquid cations in environmental water samples by using strong cation exchange solid phase extraction and ion chromatography

This paper presents a novel analytical method for the determination of pyridinium ionic liquid cations in environmental water samples by ion chromatography coupled with solid phase extraction. The water samples were purified and enriched by a sulphonic acid extraction column, and then the impurities were washed with 10 mL water – 20% (v/v) acetonitrile solution and the analytes eluted with 0.5 mol L^?1 phosphoric acid – sodium dihydrogen phosphate buffer solution – 55% methanol. The eluted analytes were determined by ion chromatography with 3.0 mmol L^?1 methane sulphonic acid – 8% acetonitrile as the mobile phase and direct conductivity detection. Three pyridinium cations were completely separated in 20 min and the retention mechanism basically conforms to the ion exchange mode. The newly developed method has been successfully applied to the analysis of pyridinium cations in spiked environmental water samples, which provided satisfactory recoveries in the range of 98.8% to 100.0% with the relative standard deviations less than 2.8%. The concentration of 0.004 to 0.01 mg L^?1 in water samples can be preconcentrated by this method. The method is accurate, reliable, simple and practical. This research provides a new reference for detecting ionic liquid cations in environmental water samples and studying the environmental risk assessment of ionic liquids.     

Swelling ratio driven changes of probe concentration in pH- and ionic strength-sensitive poly(acrylic acid) hydrogels

Poly(acrylic acid) gels are known to swell to different extent (measured by the swelling ratio) depending on pH and ionic strength of the solution. The experimental method employed by us to monitor the concentration and diffusion coefficient of the probes allows the simultaneous determination of their concentration and diffusion coefficient for any value of the ionic strength and pH of the solution trapped in the polymeric network. Two different electroactive probe systems, 1,1′-ferrocenedimethanol and 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine 1-oxyl, were selected for the examination. Small values of the swelling ratio, obtained either by application of a high ionic strength or a low pH, result in an unexpected high concentration of both probes in the gel samples. Correspondingly, the probes diffusion coefficients were much smaller compared to their values in the swollen gels.     

Development of a method for the determination of UV filters in water samples using stir bar sorptive extraction and thermal desorption-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

Stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) in combination with thermal desorption-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (TD-GC-MS) was applied for the determination of 9 UV filters in water samples. The stir bar coated with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) was added to 20 mL of water sample at pH 2 (10% MeOH) and stirred at 1000 rpm for 180 min. Then, the stir bar was subjected to TD-GC-MS. The desorption conditions (desorption temperature and desorption time) and SBSE parameters (ionic strength, pH, presence of organic solvent and time) were optimised using a full factorial design and a Box-Behnken design, respectively. The method shows good linearity (correlation coefficients >0.994) and reproducibility (RSD<16%). The extraction efficiencies were above 63% for all the compounds. Detection limits were between 0.2 and 63 ng/L. The developed method offers the ability to detect several UV filters at ultra-low concentration levels with only 20 mL of sample volume. The effectiveness of the method was tested by analysing real samples such as lake water, river water and treated wastewater. The application of the method allowed reporting the levels of UV filters in environmental water samples.