Phosphorescent Ruthenium Complexes with a Nitroimidazole Unit that Image Oxygen Fluctuation in Tumor Tissue

Understanding oxygen fluctuation in a cancerous tumor is important for effective treatment, especially during radiotherapy. In this paper, ruthenium complexes bearing a nitroimidazole group are shown to report the oxygen status in tumor tissue directly. The nitroimidazole group was known to be accumulated in hypoxic tumor tissues. On the other hand, the ruthenium complex showed strong phosphorescence around 600 nm. The emission of ruthenium is quenched instantaneously by molecular oxygen due to energy transfer between triplet states of oxygen and ruthenium complex, but the emission is then recovered by the removal of oxygen. Thus, we could observe oxygen fluctuation in tumor tissue in a real‐time manner by monitoring the phosphorescence of the ruthenium complex. The versatility of the probe is demonstrated by monitoring oxygen fluctuation in living cells and tumor tissue planted in mice. The ruthenium complex promptly penetrated plasma membrane and accumulated in cells to emit its oxygen‐dependent phosphorescence. In vivo experiments revealed that the oxygen level in tumor tissue seems to fluctuate at the sub‐minute timescale.     

Selective Probing of Gaseous Ammonia Using Red‐Emitting Carbon Dots Based on an Interfacial Response Mechanism

Solid‐state fluorescence sensing is one of the most appealing detection techniques because of its simplicity and convenience in practical operation. Herein, we report the development of a red‐emitting carbon dots (RCDs)‐based material as a solid‐state fluorescence sensor for the selective probing of gaseous ammonia. The RCDs were prepared by a low‐cost, one‐step carbonization method using sugar cane bagasse as the carbon precursor. The pristine RCDs were then directly coated on polyvinylidene fluoride membrane to produce a new fluorescence sensor capable of selectively distinguishing toxic gaseous ammonia from other analyte vapors through sensitive fluorescence quenching with a low detection limit. More importantly, the interfacial response mechanism occurring on the surface of the RCDs has been studied by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy, and Raman measurements. The results indicate that fluorescence quenching in the RCDs might result from ammonia‐induced Michael addition through insertion of N into the C?C group and deprotonation of the carboxyl group. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report that provides clear insight into the mechanism of surface chemistry on CDs in the solid state.     

超高效液相色谱法测定脐橙中橘红2号和苏丹红

采用超高效液相色谱法同时测定脐橙中的橘红2号和苏丹红染料。样品经乙腈超声提取,氨基固相萃取小柱净化后,用Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18色谱柱分离,以乙腈-水为流动相进行梯度洗脱,采用二极管阵列检测器检测,检测波长分别为478 nm和515 nm。5种染料的质量浓度在0.20~20 mg·L-1范围内呈线性,检出限(3S/N)在0.31~0.53μg·kg-1之间。加标回收率在87.8%~99.4%之间,测定值的相对标准偏差(n=5)在0.54%~3.1%之间。     

ZnCr双金属层状材料对废水中酸性红14的吸附性能

采用共沉淀法制备性能优异的层状材料锌铬水滑石(Zn_xCr-LDHs, x=2, 3, 4), 并探究各种因素对吸附酸性红14(AR14)的影响。XRD、ICP、FTIR及BET表征结果表明:合成的Zn_xCr-LDHs晶型良好且稳定, 具备介孔结构。实验结果表明:最佳吸附剂为Zn₃Cr-LDHs, 比表面积为101 m²·g^-1, 对AR14的最大吸附容量为484.63 mg·g^-1。同时, 降低溶液pH值和提高溶液温度均可促进AR14的吸附。该吸附过程分别符合准二级动力学模型和Freundlich等温吸附模型。结合Materials Studio 5.5软件模拟, 推测该吸附机理主要以表面吸附为主, -SO₃^-基团是反应点。     

茜素红-铽光谱探针共振瑞利散射法测定加替沙星

提出了共振瑞利散射光谱法测定人体血浆,尿样中加替沙星含量的方法。在p H5.5~6.5的HAc-Na Ac缓冲溶液中,加替沙星(Gatifloxacin,GTFX)与Tb(Ⅲ)反应形成的二元螯合物共振瑞利散射(Resonance Rayleigh Scattering,RRS)强度极弱,但当其进一步与酸性染料茜素红反应形成三元离子缔合物时,RRS显著增强,其最大散射波长分别位于373 nm和605nm处。在373 nm处,方法的线性范围和检出限分别为0~5.26μg·m L-1和7.5 ng·m L-1。本法简便、快速,并具有良好的选择性,用于片剂,人尿液和血浆中加替沙星含量的测定,其回收率在96.1~104.5%。     

Determination of Allura Red and Tartrazine in Food Samples by Sequential Injection Analysis Combined with Voltammetric Detection at Antimony Film Electrode

An antimony film electrode prepared on‐line and installed as part of a sequential injection system, was used as an electrochemical detector to determine azo dyes in food samples. The influence of several flow variables were evaluated using a central composite design. In optimal conditions, the linear range of the calibration curve varied from 1–5 µM, with a limit of detection limit of 0.3 µM. The relative standard deviation of analytical repeatability was <5.0 %.The method was validated by comparing the results obtained with those provided by HPLC; no significant difference were seen.     

Impedimetric Detection of DNA Damage with the Sensor Based on Silver Nanoparticles and Neutral Red

Novel electrochemical DNA‐sensor based on glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with Ag nanoparticles, Neutral red covalently attached to its surface and native DNA adsorbed on modifier coating was developed for the estimation of DNA damage on example of model system based on Fenton reagent. As was shown, the oxidation process resulted in synchronous increase of electron transfer resistance and capacitance measured by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The contribution of each sensor component on the signal was specified and sensitivity estimated against similar surface coatings. The shift of EIS parameters was found to be higher than that of similar biosensors reported. The DNA sensor was tested on the estimation of antioxidant capacity of green tea infusions again the results of coulometric titration with electrogenerated bromine.     

Modeling red coral (Corallium rubrum) and African snail (Helixia aspersa) shell pigments: Raman spectroscopy versus DFT studies

Pigments from red coral (Corallium rubrum) and African snail (Helixia aspersa) shell were studied non‐invasively using Raman spectroscopy with 1064‐nm laser beam. The two observed bands because of organic pigments confined in biomineralized CaCO₃ matrix at about 1500 and 1100 cm⁻¹ were assigned to ν(CC) and ν(C―C), respectively. Both signals originate from polyene(s) of largely unknown structure, containing several conjugated CC bonds. The small peak at 1016 cm⁻¹ in the Raman spectrum of coral pigment was assigned to in‐plane ―CH₃ rocking or structural deformation of polyene chain because of spatial confinement in the mineral matrix. The organic pigments in red coral and snail shell were present in inorganic matrix containing aragonite (shell) and calcite (coral). In addition, using Raman spectroscopy, it was observed that aragonite was replaced by calcite as result of healing damaged parts of snail shell. This is an important finding which indicates a great potential of nondestructive Raman spectroscopy instead of X‐ray technique, as a diagnostic tool in environmental studies. To support analysis of the observed Raman spectra detailed calculations using density functional theory (DFT with B3LYP and BLYP density functionals) on structure and vibrations of model all‐trans polyenes were undertaken. DFT calculated CC and C―C stretching frequencies for all‐trans polyenes containing from 2 to 14 CC units were compared with the observed ν(CC) and ν(C―C) band positions of the studied coral and shell. Individual correction factors were used to better match theoretical wavenumbers with observed band positions in red coral and African snail. It was concluded that all‐trans polyene pigments of red coral and dark parts of African snail shell contain 11–12 and 14 CC double bond units, respectively. However, Raman spectroscopy cannot produce any clear information on the presence and nature of the end‐chain substituents in the studied pigments. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

混合型间隔层对荧磷混合式白色有机电致发光器件性能的影响

制备了基于新型蓝绿色荧光MQAB与红色磷光Ir(MDQ)2acac的荧磷混合式白色有机电致发光器件,并探讨了TPBI或UGH3两种间隔层及二者的混合间隔层的器件的发光性能.研究发现,采用TPBI和UGH3的混合间隔层可以调控载流子注入与传输的平衡.当m(TPBI)∶ m(UGH3)=1∶1时,可有效地控制发光区域,使得器件性能得到优化,并获得发光亮度高达14 700 cd/m2的白色有机电致发光器件,最高电流效率可达11.60 cd/A,且器件具有较高的色稳定性.采用混合间隔层的器件比单用TPBI或UGH3作为间隔层的器件效率提高了200％ ～ 300％.