Borazine as a sensor for fluoride ion: a computational and experimental study

The computational and experimental studies have revealed that even simple molecule like borazine can act as a sensor for fluoride ions. This study further reported the various binding modes of analytes using quantum chemical calculations and the nature of such interactions have been examined using electron density surface analysis. Total charge transfer analysis (q_CT) correlates well with the binding affinities of analytes with the borazine receptor.     

Biological effects of magnesium particles degradation on UMR-106 cell line: influence of fluoride treatments

Mg-based materials are promising for orthopedic, dental, and cardiovascular applications but their high degradation rate in vivo (release of Mg ions and debris particles) is cause of great concern. Protective treatments involving fluoride conversion coatings have been proposed in order to reduce corrosion rates. The aim of this study was to evaluate Mg debris biodegradation and its possible cytotoxic effects on osteoblastic cells in situ. Neutral Red dying and Acridine Orange staining techniques were used as endpoints to analyse the cytotoxic effects at 100-2000 μg/mL concentration range. Results showed a marked variation of Mg ion concentration in the culture medium after different exposure periods (1, 2, or 24h). Interestingly, the release rate of magnesium ions was dependent on the presence or absence fluoride treatment. Adverse effects induced by ≥1000 μg/mL MP doses and Mg ion concentrations higher than 480 μg/mL were observed on cells. Results showed significant differences between the concentration of Mg ions in the presence and absence of cells. This fact reveals a dynamic equilibrium mediated by Mg ion input and output in the cells that leads to the change in MP corrosion rates. Fluoride release from conversion coatings did not show cytotoxic effects.     

Preparation and photocatalytic activity of Sb2S3/Bi2S3 doped TiO2 from complex precursor via gel-hydrothermal treatment

Sb₂S₃/Bi₂S₃ doped TiO₂ were prepared with the coordination compounds [M(S₂CNEt)₃] (M=Sb, Bi; S₂CNEt=pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate) as precursors via gel-hydrothermal techniques. The doped TiO₂ were characterized by XRD, SEM, XPS and UV-vis diffuse reflectance means. The photocatalyst based on doped TiO₂ for photodecolorization of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) was examined. The optimal Bi₂S₃/Sb₂S₃ content, pH and different doped techniques have been investigated. Photocatalytic tests reveal that M₂S₃ doped TiO₂ via the gel-hydrothermal route performs better photocatalytic activity for photodegradation reaction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP).     

Indirect voltammetric detection of fluoride ions in toothpaste on a comb-shaped interdigitated microelectrode array

A novel technique based on dynamic electrochemistry for the detection of fluoride ions was developed. It is based on its strong complexation with ferric ion. Formed fluoroferric complex is cathodically inactive at the potential of the reduction of free ferric aquo ion. The voltammetric and amperometric response of platinum comb-shaped interdigitated microelectrode array is decreased after fluoride addition. This decrease serves for the quantification of fluoride ions added to the solution. The detection limit of 4.5 × 10⁻⁵ mol dm⁻³ was achieved when one of the segments of interdigitated microelectrode array (IDA) was used as an indicating electrode. The detection limit is about one order of magnitude lower than in the case of conventional platinum macroelectrode. In comparison with ISE electrodes this method is faster and also avoiding large error resulting from the antilogarithmization of ISE Nerstian response. The method was applied to the analysis of toothpaste.     

On-chip pre-concentration and complexation of [¹⁸F]fluoride ions via regenerable anion exchange particles for radiochemical synthesis of Positron Emission Tomography tracers

Microfluidic approaches have demonstrated a relevant impact on radiochemical reactions involving Positron Emission Tomography (PET) nuclides, due to shorter reaction times and smaller precursor quantities. However, little attention has been given to the integration of the initial pre-concentration and drying of radioactive [(18)F]fluoride ions, required for the labeling of radiotracer compounds. In this work we report the design, fabrication and implementation of a glass microfluidic device filled with recyclable anion exchange particles for the repeated recovery of [(18)F] and [(19)F]fluoride ions. The device was first tested with non radioactive [(19)F]fluoride ions and it was shown to repeatedly trap and elute >95% fluoride over 40 successive experimental runs with no decrease in efficiency. The same device was then tested for the trapping and release of [(18)F]fluoride ions over 20 experiments with no measurable decrease in performance. Finally, the [(18)F]fluoride ions were eluted as a K(18)F/K2.2.2 complex, dried by repeated dissolution in acetonitrile and evaporation of residual water, and reacted with ethyl ditosylate (EtDT) leading to the desired product ([(18)F]fluoroethyltosylate) with 96 ± 3% yield (RCY). The overall time needed for conditioning, trapping, elution and regeneration was less than 6 min. This approach will be of great benefit towards an integrated platform able to perform faster and safer radiochemical synthesis on the micro-scale.     

离子色谱法测定选矿废水中4种阴离子

采用离子色谱法测定选矿废水中微量F-、Cl-、NO3-、SO42-的含量。以SH-AC-1型阴离子分离柱为离子交换柱,以2.5 mmol.L-1碳酸钠-3.5 mmol.L-1碳酸氢钠溶液为淋洗液,采用抑制电导器检测。F-、Cl-、NO3-、SO24-4种阴离子分别在0.01~4.0,0.01~15.0,0.01~15.0,0.01~30.0 mg.L-1范围内呈线性关系,检出限(3S/N)分别为6.13,3.89,5.86,8.49μg.L-1。方法用于选矿废水试样中4种阴离子的测定,加标回收率分别为97.5%,104.0%,102.0%,98.3%,相对标准偏差均小于4.0%。     

溶剂热法制备银纳米晶

以聚乙烯吡咯烷酮(PVP)作为表面活性剂,利用乙二醇溶剂热法成功制备了银纳米颗粒;利用场发射扫描电子显微镜(FE-SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)分析了样品的形貌和晶体结构,并考察了溶剂组成等因素对银纳米颗粒形貌的影响.研究结果表明所得银纳米晶粒径均一,直径约为90nm;增大PVP的加入量会降低产物的粒径,溶剂中水的引入会影响银纳米晶的形貌.     

丙烯腈废水中有机物的高压放电法降解机理

利用气相色谱-质谱探讨了丙烯腈废水中有机物的高压放电法降解机理.结果表明:丙烯腈的氰基首先被破坏生成丙烯酸,丙烯酸进一步被氧化生成乙酸,乙酸降解为甲酸,最后生成CO2.丁二腈首先降解为丁二酸,丁二酸再生成丙酸,并逐步降解为乙酸、甲酸,最后生成CO2.二氰乙基胺在降解过程中依次生成丙腈、丙酸、乙酸和甲酸,最后生成CO2....     

Fluoride removal from water by chitosan derivatives and composites: A review

Fluoride is an essential element, indispensable for maintenance of dental health. Nevertheless, fluoride concentrations in drinking water above 1.5 mg L⁻¹ may be detrimental to human health. Many methods have been developed for removing excessive fluoride from drinking water, adsorption seems to be an effective, environmentally friendly and economical one. Since the sorption capacity of fluoride below 2 mg L⁻¹ on most conventional adsorbents is not satisfactory, much effort has been devoted to develop new and cost-effective fluoride adsorbents. This review reports the recent developments in the F⁻ removal in water treatment, using chitosan derivatives and composites in order to provide useful information about the different technologies. When possibly the adsorption capacity of chitosan derivatives and composites under different experimental conditions is reported to help to compare the efficacy of the fluoride removal process. A comparison with the adsorption capacity of other low cost adsorbents is also tabled.     

“仓店一体化”模式下订单拣选与配送集成调度优化

针对“仓店一体化”模式下提供限时送达服务的新零售仓店,研究多拣货员、多客户、配送方式为带限时送达约束的路径优化分批配送情形下的订单拣选与配送集成调度问题。以最小化订单最大履行时间和配送成本为目标,构建了混合整数非线性规划模型,并设计两阶段启发式算法(H-2)进行求解,最后通过数值实验对算法进行验证与分析。数值实验结果表明,H-2具有较高的求解质量;相较于传统调度算法(TS)在效率提升、资源节约以及客户满意度提高方面具有更优的表现,进而为新零售仓店管理者提供决策支持。