Size distribution and characteristics of chemical components in ambient particulate matter.

Ambient particulate matter and gas in Kyoto were investigated by gravimetric analysis, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, and ion chromatography in order to clarify their behavior and origin. The size distribution and characteristics of the chemical components in ambient particulates collected on PTFE membrane filters using an Andersen air sampler were examined from August 2001 to April 2004. A four-stage filter pack method was used to sample the atmosphere for the determination of gas (SO2, HNO3, HCl, NH3) and particulate matter (SO42, NO3, Cl-, Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, NH4+) concentrations from October 2002 to April 2004. The concentration of SPM mass was in the range of 6.7 - 80.2 microg/m3. The size distributions of SPM mass were bimodal, peaking at around 0.65 - 1.1 and 3.3 - 4.7 microm, and 40 - 85% of SPM mass was fine particles (< 2.1 microm). Na, Mg, Al, Si, Ca, Cl, and Fe were mainly present in coarse particles (2.1 to 11.0 microm), while S was present in fine particles. The concentrations of Al, Si, Ca, Mg, and Fe in fine particles increased from March to April in 2002, and those in coarse particulates increased in November 2002 and from March to April in 2004. This may be the effect of the continental yellow sand "Kosa." The differences in the size distributions of Al, Si, Ca, Mg, and Fe in particles may depend on differences in their place of occurrence and course of transport from China to Japan. The concentration of HCl gas was higher than that of particulate chloride ion in summer. Nitric acid gas existed at higher concentrations in summer, but fine particulate nitrate ion was observed in winter. The gaseous-to-fine aerosol nitrate fraction became higher at warmer temperatures. Coarse sulfate was below 10%, and SO2 gas and fine particulate sulfate were above 90%.     

The determination of silicon in airborne particulate matter by XRF and LA-ICP-MS

This study reports the analysis of Si in airborne particulate matter by laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) as well as X-ray fluorescence (XRF). It was found that Si concentration in airborne particulates collected on PTFE-membrane filters could be accurately determined with a laser beam operated at 160 mJ free running mode, 6.5 mm defocusing distance and 0.8 l/min carrier gas flow rate during the LA-ICP-MS measurement. Standard filters prepared by NIST SRM 1648 urban particulates were used for both XRF and LA-ICP-MS not only to establish the calibration curves of Si, but also to examine the proposed method's effectiveness. The capability of applying both methods for natural sample analysis was also examined. Particulate loaded filter samples collected from a heavily polluted metropolitan area of Kaoshiung, Taiwan were initially measured by XRF, then by LA-ICP-MS. An intercomparison between them was thus performed. As a result, both XRF and LA-ICP-MS proved to be the valid analytical methods for directly determining Si concentrations in airborne particulates on PTFE membrane filters.     

碳包覆纳米铁镍磁性颗粒的合成

通过在双温控的化学气相沉积炉中热解四吡啶并卟啉铁镍混合物,合成了碳包覆铁镍纳米颗粒。原料中四吡啶并卟啉铁镍的质量比为7∶3;扫描电镜和透射电镜的结果显示碳包覆铁镍纳米颗粒形貌均匀,直径为100~300 nm;能谱结果显示碳包覆铁镍纳米颗粒是由铁、镍和碳组成;拉曼光谱证明产物有大量的缺陷存在,可能是由于球状结构上的碎片引起的;此外,磁性能测试表明室温下,碳包覆铁镍纳米颗粒有很高的饱和磁化强度,为56.3 emu·g^-1;而其产物的矫顽力趋近于零,呈超顺磁性,适合用于催化剂载体。     

Multi-element analysis of airborne particulate matter by various spectrometric methods after microwave digestion

A microwave digestion procedure in combination of the measurement of various spectrometric methods including atomic absorption spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry was developed for the multi-element analysis of airborne particulate matter collected on PTFE filters by a dichotomous sampler. In order to achieve more sensitive and rapid multi-element analyses, special PTFE-lined digestion vessels were used. It was found that complete digestion of airborne particulates with an acid mixture of HNO₃-HClO₄-HF (3:7:1, v/v) can be achieved in the microwave-irradiated closed vessel system and direct spectroscopic measurement of the digested sample after appropriate dilution. A recovery study was conducted using a multi-element standard and NIST Standard Reference Material 1648 Urban Particulate. Sixteen major, minor, and trace elements in airborne particulate matter were determined.     

IEX/RP二维液相色谱中弱保留组分收集模式的构建及系统评价

以十通阀和捕集柱接口形式,构建了弱阴离子交换/反相(WAX/RP)二维液相色谱分离系统.通过将第一维离子交换色谱分析中的前部集中洗脱出的弱保留组分收集后单独分析,剩余样品进一步采用二维液相色谱分析,可以有效避免第二维色谱柱对特殊样品局部集中流出导致的第二维分离超柱容量问题,提高了系统的整体分离能力.使用4种蛋白胰蛋白酶酶解后的多肽样品评价该系统,在不分流的系统中共检测到115个峰.对第一维分离的前15 min分流后得到的组分单独分析,共识别出58个峰,后续的二维分离中共得到78个峰.2种方法相比,第二种方法检测峰数增加了21个,一些低丰度的组分在弱保留组分收集后被识别.     

Investigation of winter atmospheric aerosol particles in downtown Katowice using XPS and SEM.

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was used to determine the surface chemical composition of atmospheric particles (PM-10 and PM-2.5), collected in downtown Katowice, Upper Silesia, Poland, in the winter season (November and December 2000). Carbon- and oxygen-containing species dominated the particulate surface with traces of N, S, Si, Cl, Na, Zn, Al, Cu, Fe, Ca, K, Mg, Pb, and P present. Additionally, the size, morphology, and chemical composition of about 300 of the individual atmospheric particles were analyzed by high-resolution scanning electron microscopy and electron probe microanalysis. A number of aluminosilicates and metallic elements such as Fe, K, Mg, Zn, as well as rare earth elements, were detected by SEM. The results obtained show that the analyzed aerosol is of natural and anthropogenic origin. Particles containing sulfur compounds as well as oxygen and sodium in downtown Katowice come mainly from the east and southeast sectors.     

Photon gated transport at the glass nanopore electrode

The interior surface of the glass nanopore electrode was modified with spiropyran moieties to impart photochemical control of molecular transport through the pore orifice (15-90 nm radius). In low ionic strength acetonitrile solutions, diffusion of a positively charged species (Fe(bpy)(3)(2+)) is electrostatically blocked with approximately 100% efficiency by UV light-induced conversion of the neutral surface-bound spiropyran to its protonated merocyanine form (MEH+). Transport through the pore orifice is restored by either irradiation of the electrode with visible light to convert MEH+ back to spiropyran or addition of a sufficient quantity of supporting electrolyte to screen the electrostatic field associated with MEH+. The transport of neutral redox species through spiropyran-modified glass nanopores is not affected by light, allowing photoselective transport of redox molecules to the electrode surface based on charge discrimination. The glass nanopore electrode can also be employed as a photochemical trap, by UV light conversion of surface-bound spiropyran to MEH+, preventing Fe(bpy)(3)(2+) initially in the pore from diffusing through the orifice.     

PTFE超细颗粒的表面活化与化学接枝

采用钠萘络合物化学腐蚀液对聚四氟乙烯(PTFE)超细颗粒表面进行活化, 对活化后的表面用氨基十一酸碳链进行化学接枝, 并用IR和XPS技术对活化及接枝前后颗粒的表面结构和价键状态进行了表征. 结果表明：活化后的PTFE超细颗粒表面上存在羟基、羰基、羧基等活性官能团, 并出现炭化现象；氨基十一酸的氨基能与表面羟基发生缩合反应, 并接枝于PTFE超细颗粒表面.     

Laser desorption/ionization coupled to tandem mass spectrometry for real-time monitoring of paraquat on the surface of environmental particles

Aerosol mass spectrometry with laser desorption/ionization was investigated as a possible tool for real-time monitoring of the presence of the pesticide paraquat on the surface of airborne soil particles. Laser desorption/ionization of paraquat dication produced only singly charged ions. The most abundant species were [M](+.), [M - H](+), and [M - CH3](+). Operation of the ion trap mass spectrometer in the MS(3) mode allowed the reduction of the signal dependence on laser fluence fluctuations and permitted the detection of the analyte with good sensitivity and high selectivity. The estimated limit of detection in terms of surface coverage was 0.016 monolayers, approximately 1 attomole of paraquat on the surface of a single micron-sized soil particle.     

F—T合成Fe—Mn超细粒子催化剂的表面结构

本工作利用XPS研究了用于F-T合成的加K助剂的Fe-Mn超细粒子催化剂的表面结构,考察了制备方法和预处理条件对催化剂表面结构的影响。在合成气处理条件下,伴随着Mn向表面迁移并产生富集。催化剂表面显著富K;适当的Mmt和富集有利于提高低碳烯烃选择性,同时活性不会明显降低。催化剂还原可以用“内还原模型”来描述,依还原程度不同。表面形成不同的Fe~3+、Fe~(?)、Fe_3O_4、x-Fe(?)C(?)、Mn~(3+)、Mn~(3+)的混合物,Mn的加入促进了表面铁物种的还原与碳化,合成气氛下,催化剂表面形成了三种不同的表面碳物种:烃类碳、石墨型碳(284.6eV)以及碳化物碳(283.2eV)。     

Atomic emission spectrometric analysis of airborne particulate matter by direct nebulization of suspensions into the inductively-coupled plasma

A method is described for the rapid, direct emission spectrometric determination of iron in airborne particulate matter collected on polystyrene fiber filters using a conventional high-volume sampler and a Japanese low-volume sampler. The suspension prepared by dissolving the filter material in xylene was directly nebulized into the inductivelycoupled plasma excitation source. An ultrasonic immersion device was used for stirring purposes. Particles within the size range 0.1–100 μm in diameter are collected on the high-volume filters, while the largest particles on low-volume filters do not exceed 10 μm in diameter. The difference in the particle size composition entailed the use of a separate set of standard suspensions for each sample type. Standard suspensions for calibration were prepared from NBS SRM-1648 (urban particulates) as originally received and from its ground powder for high-volume and low-volume samples, respectively. The relative standard deviation was usually below 5%, which is acceptable for large-scale air pollution survey work. The possibility of determining other major and minor elements in airborne particulate matter was also examined.     

铁基分子筛活性位点的制备控制及对NH3-SCR活性的影响

采用离子交换法,通过不同制备条件制备Fe-beta分子筛,并探讨不同制备条件对催化剂活性位点和NH3-SCR活性的影响。通过UV-Vis分析,将不同位置的吸收峰归属于不同的铁活性位点,300nm以下的高能谱区可以归属于孤立的Fe3+位点,300nm-400nm间归属于低聚的FexOy簇,而400nm以上为Fe2O3大颗粒聚合物。对比不同催化剂的SCR活性发现,孤立的Fe3+和低聚态的Fe3+是主要的活性位点,这两种物种的所占比例高低直接影响了催化剂的活性。而大尺度的Fe2O3为非活性位点,因尽量控制并降低其所占比例。另外低聚态的Fe3+所占比例越高,N2O的生成量越高,N2的选择性越差。因此,在制备过程中,除了控制大尺度的Fe2O3的含量,同时要尽量降低低聚态的Fe3+的含量,以增加N2的选择性。采用离子交换法制备Fe-beta催化剂,pH、交换温度、前驱体种类、硅铝比、煅烧条件等制备条件会对Fe-beta的活性位点造成影响,从而导致活性差异。根据实际应用需求,调控制备条件,可有效控制活性物种的分布,制备具有高效NH3-SCR活性的铁基分子筛催化剂。     

Real-time airborne radiation analysis and collection (RTARAC) searching for airborne species characteristic to nuclear proliferation

An effective means of detecting airborne radioactive aerosol plumes has been developed and tested on aircraft platforms. The Real-Time Airborne Radiation Analysis and Collection (RTARAC) system was mounted in the wing pod of a Navy P-3 where it sampled 20 cubic meters of air per minute on each of eleven sequentially advanced filters. A 140% intrinsic gemanium detector counted radioactive particles collected on the 15 cm circular filters in real-time. Gamma-energy spectrum and near real-time analysis of the sample were displayed on a laptop computer.     

Direct determination of selected metals in refractory powder micro samples with exploding thin film excitation

The direct determination of metallic elements in powder micro samples is explored. Emphasis is placed on refractory materials prepared as alcoholic suspensions of their powders. Silver thin films are vacuum deposited on polypropylene strips and on polycarbonate membrane filters. Based on a parametric study, explosions conducted at 700 torr in Ar(60%)O₂(40%) using 4 kV, 180 J discharges are most satisfactory. Particle size studies suggest complete vaporization of particles smaller than ～10 μm independent of their boiling points. High circuit inductance and capacitance as well as O₂ added to the plasma support gas promote vaporization of larger particles. Particles which pass through a 5 μm mesh sieve can be analyzed with aqueous solution standards. Analytical curves and precision data are presented for Zr, V, Mo and Ni. Interparticle concomitant effects are not significant. Feasibility studies are presented for the direct analysis of airborne particles collected on metallized membrane filters.     

乙烷部分氧化超细Fe－Mo－O催化剂的研究

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备了Fe－Mo－O催化剂，用XRD、TEM、BET、IR、TPR、TPD和微反等技术研究了催化剂晶体结构、表面构造、晶格氧活泼性、化学吸附和乙烷部分氧化反应性能。Fe－Mo－O复合氧化物催化剂是由超细微粒组成，微粒粒径约10 nm～20 nm，比表面积为48.1 m2/g。催化剂表面由Lewis碱位（Mo=O键的端氧和Fe－O－Mo键中的桥氧）及Lewis酸位构成。乙烷能以甲基中的H原子吸附在催化剂表面Lewis碱位Mo=O的端氧上形成分子吸附态，其部分氧化产物主要是C2H4和少量的CH3CHO。     

Polytetrafluoroethylene surface modification by impregnation with iron and manganese oxides

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) surfaces can be modified by impregnation with Fe and Mn oxides by procedures based on Fe(CO)₅ sorption in the polymer and followed by oxidation with H₂O₂ or KMnO₄. The effect of some variables (reagent concentrations and temperature) on the amount of oxides deposited was examined. The oxides incorporated in PTFE can be only partly removed by acid cleaning. Water–PTFE contact angles and PTFE surface resistivity are altered. Electron and x-ray diffractograms of the oxides were obtained but unambiguous identification was not achieved. Transmission electron microscopy examination of surface replicas showed that impregnation with oxides which covered most of the PTFE surface was fairly uniform.     

Synthesis of polytetrafluoroethylene/polyacrylate core-shell nanoparticles via emulsifier-free seeded emulsion polymerization

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)/polyacrylate core-shell nanoparticles were produced via the emulsifier-free seeded emulsion polymerization of acrylate monomers with PTFE latex as seed. The monomer conversions under different synthesis parameters were monitored by a gravimetric method. The polymerization conditions for preparing PTFE/polyacrylate core-shell nanoparticles were surveyed and optimized. The chemical component of the PTFE/polyacrylate particles was confirmed by comparing the Fourier-transform infrared spectra of PTFE and PTFE/polyacrylate particles. The core-shell structure of the resulting PTFE/polyacrylate nanocomposite particles was investigated by transmission electron microscopy. The water contact angles of the films prepared from PTFE/polyacrylate nanocomposite particles showed that the films were hydrophilic, which confirmed that polyacrylate covered the surface of the PTFE particles. This kind of PTFE/polyacrylate core-shell nanoparticles might advance the compatibility of PTFE with other materials due to the covering of the polyacrylate shell on the surface of PTFE, which would make them promising in various fields.     

Comparison of inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry, anodic stripping voltammetry and instrumental neutron-activation analysis for the determination of heavy metals in airborne particulate matter

The capability of three analytical techniques, inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES), anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV), and instrumental neutron-activation analysis (INAA) have been compared for the determination of Cd, Fe, Pb, and Zn in airborne particulate matter, collected on cellulose filters, from the atmosphere of the large area of Thessaloniki, Greece. Two procedures were tested for quantitative leaching of these elements from the filters before ICP-AES and ASV, digestion with aqua regia in a Teflon autoclave, after dissolution of the organic matter with HClO4 under ambient conditions, and ultrasonic extraction with a mixture of HNO3 and HCl. Validation of the leaching and digestion procedures revealed that digestion in the autoclave is more effective, especially for Fe. The concentrations of these elements over a decade in both industrial and urban areas of the investigated region are compared.     

Morphology of synthetic goethite particles

The specific surface area of synthetic goethite depends on the preparation: the Fe(III):OH ratio, the rate of base titration of Fe salt, and the temperature and time of crystallization. The crystals also have different morphologies as determined by SEM or TEM. Carbon coating is used to improve the quality of SEM images of nonconducting specimens. We show here that needle-like goethite particles become substantially thicker in the course of standard carbon coating, and the length-to-width ratio obtained for carbon-coated particles is lower than that for the original goethite particles. The morphology of the goethite particles was also studied by tapping mode AFM.     

Development of a gas chromatographic/ion trap mass spectrometric method for the determination of levoglucosan and saccharidic compounds in atmospheric aerosols. Application to urban aerosols

We developed and validated a gas chromatographic/ion trap mass spectrometric method for the determination of levoglucosan and the related monosaccharide anhydrides, mannosan, galactosan and 1,6-anhydro-beta-D-glucofuranose in urban atmospheric aerosols collected on quartz fiber filters. The method is based on extraction with dichloromethane-methanol (80 : 20, v/v), trimethylsilylation, multiple reaction monitoring in the tandem mass spectrometric mode using the ion at m/z 217, and the use of an internal standard calibration procedure with the structurally related compound methyl beta-L-arabinopyranoside. In addition, the method allows the quantification of other saccharidic compounds, arabitol, mannitol, glucose, fructose, inositol and sucrose, which were found to be important in summer aerosols. The recovery of levoglucosan was estimated by spiking blank filters and was better than 90%. The precision evaluated by analyzing parts of the same filters was about 2% for the monosaccharide anhydrides and 7% for the other saccharidic compounds in the case of a winter aerosol sample, and the corresponding values for a summer aerosol sample were 5% and 8%. The method was applied to urban PM(10) (particulate matter of <10 microm aerodynamic diameter) aerosols collected at Ghent, Belgium, during a 2000-2001 winter and a 2001 summer episode and revealed interesting seasonal variations. While monosaccharide anhydrides were relatively more important during the winter season owing to wood burning, the other saccharidic compounds were more prevalent during the summer season, with some of them, if not all, originating from the vegetation.