Evaluation of the efficiency of extraction of PAHs from diesel particulate matter with pressurized solvents

Pressurized Fluid Extraction (PFE) was evaluated for the extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and nitro-derivatives from diesel particulate matter. Extraction conditions were set up by performing several tests in which temperature, solvent strength, pressure, and static time were gradually increased. The results obtained on a laboratory test material made of a "lean" (low content of soluble fraction) Diesel particulate matter indicate that very severe conditions were needed in order to obtain better recoveries of the higher molecular weight molecules. Moreover, extraction efficiency seems to be influenced by the amount of soluble matter in the particulate, so that a "lean" particulate appears more difficult to extract. Recoveries of the deuterated standards of certain PAHs (i.e. indeno[1,2,3- cd]pyrene) were incomplete even with the toughest conditions tested. Experiments carried out on a certified material (SRM 1650 from NIST) also indicate that PFE can perform a better extraction of some of the PAHs than the method used for certification, but still incomplete. Comparison of results obtained on the SRM with different extraction techniques suggests that the composition of the extract varies considerably with the extraction technique and conditions. It is relevant to notice that recent Diesel engines produce leaner particulate: for future materials more drastic extraction conditions will be required.     

Polarographic and voltammetric determination of trace amounts of 2-nitronaphthalene

The polarographic behaviour of 2-nitronaphthalene was investigated by DC tast polarography (DCTP) and differential pulse polarography (DPP), both at a dropping mercury electrode, and differential pulse voltammetry and adsorptive stripping voltammetry, both at a hanging mercury drop electrode. Optimum conditions have been found for the determination of 2-nitronaphthalene by the given methods in the concentration ranges of 2×10^–6–1×10^–4, 2×10^–7–1×10^–4, 1×10^–8–1×10^–4 and 2×10^–9–1×10^–8 M, respectively. Practical applicability of these techniques was demonstrated by the determination of 2-nitronaphthalene in drinking and river water after its preliminary separation and preconcentration using liquid–liquid and solid-phase extraction with limits of determination of 3×10^–10 M (drinking water) and 3×10^–9 M (river water).     

A Highly Sensitive and Selective Assay for Cysteine Using the Chemiluminescence Reaction of Luminol and Hydrogen Peroxide

A very simple, highly sensitive and selective chemiluminescence (CL) method was established for the determination of cysteine. This method is based on the fact that the CL reaction of luminol and hydrogen peroxide can be greatly enhanced by cysteine. The CL intensities at maximum light emission were linearly correlated with the concentration of cysteine over the range of 2.0×10^–8–6.0×10^–6molL^–1 with a detection limit of 7.5×10^–9molL^–1. The relative standard deviation was 1.7% for the determination of 1.0×10^–7molL^–1 cysteine (n=9). The feasibility of utilizing the proposed method for the determination of total concentration of cysteine in human serum was examined.     

Rare earth(III) perfluorooctanesulfonates catalyzed Friedel-Crafts alkylation in fluorous biphase system

The catalyst of rare earth(III) perfluorooctanesulfonates (RE(OSO₂C₈F₁₇)₃, RE = Sc, Y, La-Lu) were prepared from either rare earth chlorides(III) or oxides and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid. The perflates thus obtained act as novel catalysts for Friedel-Crafts alkylation in fluorous biphasic system. Perfluorohexane (C₆F₁₄), perfluoromethylcyclohexane (C₇F₁₄), perfluorotoluene (C₇F₈), perfluorooctane (C₈F₁₈), perfluorooctyl bromide (C₈F₁₇Br) and perfluorodecalin (C₁₀F₁₈, cis- and trans-mixture) can be used as fluorous solvents for this reaction. By simple separation of the fluorous phase containing only catalyst, alkylation can be repeated many times.     

Liquid chromatographic isolation of coplanar PCB congeners on an activated carbon stationary phase

A rapid and uncomplicated method for the fractionation of PCBs leading to an isolation of the highly toxic non-ortho substituted PCBs is described. The liquid chromatographic separation was achieved on a stationary phase consisting of activated carbon and Celite 545. Using eluents with different polarity, isolation of the non-ortho substituted PCBs in a single fraction was achieved. The fractions were analysed by GC/MS. The method was tested by the determination of non-ortho substituted PCBs in technical mixtures (Aroclor 1254 and Aroclor 1242). The results were compared with those obtained by using an HPLC fractionation on a porous graphitic carbon column. Finally, the micro-column fractionation was used for the determination of non-ortho substituted PCBs in native soil samples. Received: 5 March 1997 / Revised: 4 June 1997 / Accepted: 6 June 1997     

Formal total synthesis of β-pipitzol

(±)-$\text{O}$-methylperezone ($\text{1b}$) was obtained by selective oxidative demethylation of (±)-leucoperezone trimethyl ether ($\text{4a}$). Compound ($\text{4a}$) was prepared by condensation of 2,3,5-trimethoxytoluene ($\text{5e}$) with 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, followed by reductive removal of the tertiary alcohol. The aromatic precursor $\text{5e}$ was prepared in four steps from 2,3-dimethoxytoluene ($\text{5a}$) and, alternatively, in three steps from 5-bromoveratraldehyde ($\text{6a}$). Racemic $\text{1b}$ and $\text{4a}$ were directly compared with the optically active molecules prepared from natural R(-)-perezone ($\text{1a}$).     

Thiacalix[4]arene derivatives with proximally bridged lower rim

New types of lower rim proximally bridged thiacalix[4]arenes have been prepared by direct aminolysis of starting tetraacetate derivative in the cone conformation using aliphatic α,ω-diamines. X-ray crystallography revealed the highly preorganized array of -C(O)NH- bonds resulting in strong intramolecular hydrogen bonding between amide groups of both bridges. The length of the corresponding diamine was found to have an essential influence on the yield of these bridged molecules.     

利血平的光化学荧光特性及其应用

在10％HAc介质中,利血平经紫外光照射时,其光化学反应产物具有强烈荧光(λ_(ax)=385 nm,λ_(ax)=490 nm)。利血平浓度在0.01～0.30μg/ml范围内,荧光强度与浓度呈良好的线性关系,由此建立了利血平的光化学荧光测定法。方法的检出限为1.3 ng/ml,相对标准偏差为1.6％。本法简便快速且灵敏度高,可用于片剂及注射液中利血平含量的测定。     

6α-甲基-强的松龙乙酸酯合成的改进方法

6α-甲基强的松龙乙酸酯(6α-Methyl-pre-dnisolone acetate)4是不含氟的甾体皮质激素药物,在国外已广泛用于临床。我们曾报道将6α-甲基-11β,17α-二羟基-黄体酮1以I_2、CaO处理,转变成碘化物后,不需分离就可将碘化物与KOAc进行置换,得6α-甲基-可的唑乙酸酯2。2用DDQ进行脱氢,得产物4的收率仪55%。因而我们改用化合物1作底物,先经节杆菌(Arthrobacter simplex)脱氢可     

CdS nanocrystallites sensitized ZnO nanorods with plasmon enhanced photoelectrochemical performance

A sandwiched structure of CdS/Ag/ZnO nanorod photoanode exhibits greatly enhanced photoelectrochemical activity for solar hydrogen generation, due to synergistic effect of CdS nanocrystallites and plasmonic Ag nanoparticles for the enhanced optical absorption and the promoted charge carrier separation.