Ambient air monitoring with Auto-gas chromatography running in trigger mode

Speciated volatile organic compounds (VOC), either as ozone precursors or air toxics in the air, are commonly monitored by triggered canister method or continuous ozone precursor analyzer (commonly known as Auto-gas chromatography (GC)) method. In the triggered canister method, a canister sample is collected when a total non-methane organic compound (TNMOC) concentration exceeds a pre-determined trigger level. The canister sample is then analyzed in a lab in a later time. In the Auto-GC method, an online GC runs in a “continuous” mode with a sampling and analysis cycle of 1 h. Within the cycle hour, samples are collected only during the first 40 min.A new approach of Auto-GC running in trigger mode is developed in this study. This new approach uses Auto-GC but operates it in a trigger mode similar to the triggered canister sampling method. Compared to the triggered canister sample method, this system provides near real-time speciated VOC data, which are critical for responding to a high VOC concentration episode. Although the canister system generally costs less, its cost advantage may diminish if trigger events are frequent and the monitoring duration is long. Compared to continuous Auto-GC, triggered GC has its niche—it is better for capturing transient plumes with a small footprint. The continuous GC either misses a transient plume if the plume does not arrive at the sampling site during the sampling cycle or flattens the plume concentration peak by dilution with non-plume air sample.Field experience with this system for fenceline VOC monitoring is presented. The sampling and calibration strategy for trigger mode operation is described. The chromatograph retention time drift issues are discussed. The system performance is evaluated, including the method detection limit, precision and accuracy. The trigger mode configuration for VOC fenceline or near source monitoring in this work proved effective for local and transient plume identification.     

Molecular imprinted membrane biosensor for pesticide detection: Perspectives and challenges

Polymers are crucial component for modern sensor devices. However, comprehensive research on polymer sensor technology is still going strong. Molecular imprinted membrane (MIM) is a great design that demonstrates acceptable recognition ability when integrated with a sensing transducer. Generally, the detection technique that has been widely and sparingly used for pesticide is mass spectrometry merged with gas and/or liquid chromatography. Nevertheless, this review focuses not on these common methods but on the specific methodology of MIM biosensor for the analysis of pesticides. Finally, the transduction schemes of the MIM sensor are reviewed. The interest of this article is sketched to the trends and challenges present in this field of study.     

Conductive Film with Flexible and Stretchable Capability for Sensor Application and Stealth Information Transmission

Flexible and wearable strain sensors for human-computer interaction, health monitoring, and soft robotics have drawn widespread attention to promising applications in the next generation of artificial intelligence devices. However, conventional semiconductor sensors are difficult to meet the requirements of flexibility and stretchability. Here, we reported a kind of novel and simple sensor based on layer-by-layer(LBL) method. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) layer provides high ductility and stability in the process of tension sensing, while silver layer provides low initial resistance and fast reflecting in the process of tension sensing. LBL method ensures the uniformity of the conductive layer. The sensor has superior sheet resistance of 9.44Ω/sq., high elongation at break of 104%. For sensing capability, the sensor has wide reflecting range of 60%, high gauge factor (GF) of 1000 up to 60%strain, fast reflecting time of 165 ms. Excellent reliability and stability have also been verified. It is also worth mentioning that the entire process does not require any expensive equipments, complicated processes or harsh experimental conditions. The above features provide an idea for large-scale application of flexible stretchable sensors.     

基于集成化多柱二维液相色谱系统分析血清中的氨磺必利

快速准确的治疗药物监测对于临床上确保患者用药有效性及安全性至关重要,同时也能够确定患者用药依从性,制定个性化给药方案。该文以两支疏水性略有差异的反相分离柱Supersil ODS2和SinoChrom ODS-BP,及强阳离子交换捕集柱Supersil SCX构建了基于集成化的多柱二维液相色谱系统。通过二维色谱接口,以pH 3.0的磷酸缓冲液调整第一维分离后的洗脱液组成,降低有机相含量并维持pH,改善了中心切割模式下样品转移和捕集的效率。利用该多柱二维液相色谱系统发展了血清中氨磺必利的二维液相色谱检测方法,血清样品经过高氯酸和甲醇混合液沉淀蛋白质并离心后直接300 μL大体积进样,以乙腈/磷酸缓冲液(25 mmol/L, pH 3.0)(20/80, v/v)作为第一维分离流动相,磷酸缓冲液(25 mmol/L, pH 3.0)作为捕集过程的稀释流动相,乙腈/磷酸缓冲液(25 mmol/L, pH 7.0)(25/75, v/v)作为第二维分离流动相,12 min内即可完成分析。方法在10~200 ng/mL的范围内线性相关性良好(r=0.9998)。样品在50 ng/mL和100 ng/mL两个加标浓度下的回收率稳定,在73.7%~76.8%之间。方法的检出限为7.28 ng/mL,定量限为24.27 ng/mL,能够满足《神经精神药理学治疗药物检测共识指南》中推荐的药物监控范围要求。由于该系统日常使用及维护成本较低,且能够实现自动化分析,故该方法适合在临床上用于治疗药物监测研究。     

11种吸附剂上二噁英的热吸附/脱附性能评价

筛选在低温下高效捕集并在一定的高温下可以快速完全脱附二噁英的吸附/脱附材料是二噁英在线热捕集的关键。该研究以1,2,3,4-四氯代二苯并-对-二噁英(1,2,3,4-TCDD)和1,2,3,8,9-五氯代二苯并呋喃(1,2,3,8,9-PCDF)为二噁英模型物,以电子捕获检测器(ECD)作为检测器,利用填充柱气相色谱系统,测定了这两种二噁英单体在11种吸附剂上4~5个温度点下的保留体积,并建立了相应的范特霍夫方程。结果表明,11种吸附剂的线性方程决定系数(R²)均大于0.96。根据范特霍夫方程,预测了吸附剂在120、150、180 ℃时的气固分配系数(K_SA)。弗洛里硅土在120、150、180 ℃ 3个温度点下都具有最强的吸附能力,特别是在120 ℃时,1,2,3,4-TCDD、1,2,3,8,9-PCDF在弗洛里硅土上的K_SA分别高达1.82×10⁸ m³/g、1.46×10¹³ m³/g。碳基吸附剂的高分子多孔微球GDX系列的GDX-101、GDX-102、GDX-103、GDX-105、GDX-203在最高耐受温度270 ℃下都可以实现二噁英的热脱附,证实了碳基吸附剂作为二噁英热吸附/脱附的吸附剂的可行性。310 ℃下,在丝光沸石上1,2,3,4-TCDD可实现热脱附,而1,2,3,8,9-PCDF在相同条件下无法实现热脱附,体现了沸石对二噁英同系物的选择性吸附的特性。而硅藻土和蒙脱土对气相中的二噁英几乎没有吸附能力,不适合作为二噁英热捕集的吸附剂。弗洛里硅土、硅胶、氧化铝、GDX-102、GDX-103和GDX-203对1,2,3,4-TCDD、1,2,3,8,9-PCDF都具有很强的吸附能力,因此被初步选为二噁英的候选吸附剂。通过比较120 ℃下和270 ℃下二噁英在这6种吸附剂上的lnK_SA,发现弗洛里硅土在两个温度点下的保留体积都是最大的;在侧重低温下二噁英的热捕集性能时,弗洛里硅土是捕集二噁英的最佳吸附剂;而GDX-102是6种吸附剂中lnK_{SA,270 ℃}最小的,在侧重高温下二噁英的热脱附性能时,GDX-102是二噁英热脱附的最佳吸附剂。同时,硅胶、GDX-103和GDX-203的lnK_{SA,120 ℃}和lnK_{SA,270 ℃}与GDX-102相近,也可以作为快速热吸附/脱附的材料。该文通过系统评价1,2,3,4-TCDD和1,2,3,7,8-PCDF在11种吸附剂的热吸附/脱附性能,对简化二噁英的采样和制备过程提供了新的解决思路,为实现二噁英的热捕集提供了技术支撑。     

磷酸酯改性丙烯酸酯复合乳液的制备及其耐腐蚀性能研究

本实验采用乙二醇甲基丙烯酸酯磷酸酯(HEMAP)作为共聚功能单体,与交联功能单体N-(异丁氧基)甲基丙烯酰胺、丙烯酸、甲基丙烯酸甲酯等在可聚合型表面活性剂作用下通过乳液聚合法合成了磷酸酯改性丙烯酸酯乳液体系。通过粒径分析仪、红外光谱仪、热失重分析仪、电化学工作站、耐盐雾试验机等重点探讨不同含量HEMAP对乳液及涂层的粒径、结构、耐热性及耐腐蚀性的影响。结果表明,当磷酸酯功能单体的用量从0.5%增加到2%时,乳液粒径从883.7nm减小到427.9nm,PDI较低,且胶膜热失重速率变缓。加入HEMAP单体后涂层的腐蚀电位升高,腐蚀电流变小,阻抗值升高,金属基材的耐腐蚀性能变好。     

Investigation on corrosion inhibition effect of N-[4-(1,3-benzo[d]thiazol-2-ylcarbamoyl)phenyl]quinoline-6-carboxamide as a novel organic inhibitor on mild steel in 1N HCl at different temperatures: Experimental and theoretical study

A new novel organic corrosion inhibitor N-[4-(1,3-benzo[d]thiazol-2-ylcarbamoyl)phenyl]quinoline-6-carboxamide (NBCPQC) has been synthesized. The synthesized novel organic inhibitor NBCPQC used to be carried out on mild steel corrosion in 1N HCl for the first time. The studied inhibitor was once evaluated as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1N of HCl solution using electrochemical research which advocated that a protective film is form by the process of inhibitor absorption on the surface of mild steel. Inhibitor shows a better inhibiton efficiency of maximum above 90% in 1N HCl medium. Inhibitors show a better efficiency by way of reducing and sluggish down the corrosion process however on growing the temperature it is weakened on controlling corrosion. In addition to this adsorption isothermal models had been interpreted to fit the adsorption behaviour of the inhibitor compound on mild steel surface. Thus the result reveals that the compound shows a Langmuir adsorption isotherm.     

Synthesis,characterization and performance enhancement of dry polyaniline-coated neuroelectrodes for electroencephalography measurement

Originating from a combination of neuroscience and biomedical engineering strategies, neuroprosthetics are developed as substitutes for sensory or cognitive modality damages caused by an injury or a disease. Dry electrodes are essential devices for monitoring of the biopotential such as electroencephalography (EEG) and electrocardiography (ECG). In this paper, polyaniline (PANI) coated stainless steel (SS) electrodes have been fabricated using in-situ electrochemical polymerization on the SS surface. The SEM images showed the formation of a nanoporous PANI-coating on the SS electrodes. EIS measurements on a skin model demonstrated a significantly lower contact impedance for the PANI-coated electrodes compared to bare SS electrodes. Furthermore, increasing the thickness of the nanoporous coating resulted in a higher contact impedance reduction. The comparison of the EEG measurements for the manufactured electrodes with conventional wet Ag/AgCl electrodes showed that the electrodes could successfully monitor alpha rhythms and muscle artifacts, as well. The prepared electrode can be used in various applications such as biopotential monitoring.     

Dual-frequency multi-angle ultrasonic processing technology and its real-time monitoring on physicochemical properties of raw soymilk and soybean protein

To improve the soybean protein content (SPC), flavor and quality of soymilk, the effects of dual-frequency ultrasound at different angles (40 + 20 kHz 0°, 40 + 20 kHz 30°, 40 + 20 kHz 45°) on physicochemical properties and soybean protein (SP) structure of raw soymilk were mainly studied and compared with the conventional single-frequency (40 kHz, 20 kHz) ultrasound. Furthermore, the intensity of the ultrasonic field in real-time was monitored via the oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer. The results showed that 40 + 20 kHz 45° treatment significantly increased SPC. The ultrasonic field intensity of 40 + 20 kHz 0° treatment was the largest (8.727 × 10⁴ W/m²) and its distribution was the most uniform. The emulsifying stability of SP reached the peak value (233.80 min), and SP also had the largest particle size and excellent thermal stability. The protein solubility of 40 + 20 kHz 30° treatment attained peak value of 87.09%. 20 kHz treatment significantly affected the flavor of okara. The whiteness and brightness of raw soymilk treated with 40 kHz were the highest and the system was stable. Hence, the action mode of ultrasonic technology can be deeply explored and the feasibility for improving the quality of soymilk can be achieved.     

1H time domain NMR real time monitoring of polyacrylamide hydrogels synthesis

Synthesis reactions of polyacrylamide based hydrogels were automatically monitored in situ by time-domain nuclear magnetic resonance, through a steady-state pulse sequence. Four hydrogel formulations with different amounts of monomer and crosslinking agent were tested and the proposed method demonstrated sensitivity to each formulation without the need for a priori calibration of the spectrometer, even when the hydrogels exhibited substantially different structural characteristics. The results obtained by the proposed method were compared for validation with those generated by traditional reaction monitoring methods, such as UV–Vis spectroscopy, and exhibited similar results, suggesting that time-domain nuclear magnetic constitutes an interesting alternative for the monitoring of solution crosslinking reactions.