Correction of inner-filter effect in fluorescence excitation-emission matrix spectrometry using Raman scatter

Fluorescence excitation-emission matrix (EEM) spectroscopy is a useful tool for interpretation of fluorescence information from natural water samples. One of the major problems with this technique is the inner-filter effect (IFE), i.e. absorption of light at both the excitation and emission wavelengths. The common solutions are to either dilute the sample or apply some form of mathematical correction, most often based on the measured absorbance of the sample. Since dilution is not always possible, e.g. in on-line or in situ EEM recordings, and corrections based on absorbance are hampered primarily by the use of a separate absorbance instrument, neither of these solutions is optimal. In this work, we propose a mathematical correction procedure based on the intensity of Raman scatter from water. This procedure was found to reduce the error after correction by up to 50% in comparison with two absorbance correction procedures. Furthermore, it does not require the use of a separate absorbance measurement, and it is applicable to on-line and in situ EEM recordings, where the IFE would otherwise cause problems.     

Visual and fluorescent detection of acetamiprid based on the inner filter effect of gold nanoparticles on ratiometric fluorescence quantum dots

In this work, we develop a simple and rapid sensing method for the visual and fluorescent detection of acetamiprid (AC) based on the inner-filter effect (IFE) of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) on ratiometric fluorescent quantum dots (RF-QDs). The RF-QDs based dual-emission nanosensor was fabricated by assembling green emissive QDs (QDs_539 nm, λ_em = 539 nm) on the surface of red emissive QDs (QDs_661 nm, λ_em = 661 nm)-doped silica microspheres. The photoluminescence (PL) intensity of RF-QDs could be quenched by AuNPs based on IFE. Acetamiprid can adsorb on the surface of AuNPs due to its cyano group that has good affinity with gold, which could induce the aggregation of AuNPs accompanying color change from red to blue. Thus, the IFE of AuNPs on RF-QDs was weakened and the PL intensity of RF-QDs was recovered accordingly. Under the optimized conditions, the PL intensity of the RF-QDs/AuNPs system was proportional to the concentration of AC in the range of 0.025–5.0 μg mL⁻¹, with a detection limit of 16.8 μg L⁻¹. The established method had been used for AC detection in environmental and agricultural samples with satisfactory results.     

低功率微波等离子体炬（MPT）光源基本性质的初步研究

对低功率微波等离子体炬(MPT)光源基本性质进行了初步研究,采用“双线法”测定了有、无样品引入时光源中激发温度随观测高度的变化;测定了Zn、Cd、Mg的原子线和离子线发射强度随观测高度的变化;还研究了一些实验参数对等离子体激发温度的影响。     

基于荧光内滤效应的锂离子荧光化学传感器研究

报道了一种基于荧光内滤效应的荧光增强型锂离子光化学传感器,将荧光试剂、亲脂性pH指示剂和锂离子中性载体结合在增塑的PVC膜中,Li⁺与H⁺在膜相中的竞争萃取效应引起受亲脂性pH指示剂调制的敏感膜荧光值的变化.推导了有关理论关系式,研究了该传感器的响应特性,并对人工合成样品进行测试,结果较为满意.     

Characterization of aquatic dissolved organic matter by asymmetrical flow field-flow fractionation coupled to UV-Visible diode array and excitation emission matrix fluorescence

Flow field-flow fractionation (FlFFF) with on-line UV/Visible diode array detector (DAD) and excitation emission matrix (EEM) fluorescence detector has been developed for the characterization of optical properties of aquatic dissolved organic matter (DOM) collected in the Otonabee River (Ontario, Canada) and Athabasca River (Alberta, Canada). The molecular weight (MW) distribution of DOM was estimated using a series of organic macromolecules ranging from 479 to 66,000 Da. Both the number-average (M_n) and weight-average (M_w) molecular weights of Suwannee River fulvic acid (SRFA) and Suwannee River humic acid (SRHA) determined using these macromolecular standards were comparable to those obtained using polystyrenesulfonate (PSS) standards, suggesting that organic macromolecules can be used to estimate MW of natural organic colloids. The MW of eight river DOM samples determined by this method was found to have an M_n range of 0.8–1.1 kDa, which agrees with available literature estimates. The FlFFF-DAD-EEM system provided insight into the MW components of river DOM including the optical properties by on-line absorbance and fluorescence measurement. A red-shift in emission and excitation wavelength maxima associated with lower spectral slope ratios (S_R = S_275–295:S_350–400) was related to higher MW DOM. However, DOM of different origins at similar MW also showed significant difference in optical properties. A difference of 47 and 40 nm in excitation and emission peak C maxima was found. This supports the hypothesis that river DOM is not uniform in size and optical composition.     

Standardization and certification in the area of environmentally degradable plastics

Environmentally degradable polymers and plastics (EDPs) are a group of polymeric materials experiencing a rapid growth in number as well as in their applications and quantities used. The assessment of their key characteristic - degradability, including eventually biodegradability as the ultimate stage, is scientifically and technically a challenging issue and has led to differing interpretations in the past. In order to standardize techniques and criteria a number of standards were established by different standardization bodies which are also used as a basis for certification schemes. An up-to-date inventory of the rapidly growing standardization body is presented with basic interpretation to help guide the non-expert. A basic introduction to EDPs and polymer degradation is added for clarity.     

用碘酸钾滴定法标定二氧化硫标准溶液

用KIO3滴定法标定SO2标准溶液,RSD≈0.10%,标定结果与标准法结果无显著性差异,相对误差<±0.3%。     

Optical characterization of Eu3+ and Tb3+ ions doped cadmium lithium alumino fluoro boro tellurite glasses

This article reports on the development and spectral results of Eu(3+) and Tb(3+) ions doped cadmium lithium alumino fluoro boro tellurite (CLiAFBT) glasses in the following composition. 40TeO2-30B2O3-10CdO-10Li2O-10AlF3 (Hostglass) (40-x)TeO2-30B2O3-10CdO-10Li2O-10AlF3-xEu2O3 (40-x)TeO2-30B2O3-10CdO-10Li2O-10AlF3-xTb4O7 where x=0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.0, 1.25 mol%. Glass amorphous nature and thermal properties have been studied using the XRD and DSC profiles. From the emission spectra of Eu(3+):glasses, five emission transitions have been observed at 578 nm, 592 nm, 612 nm, 653 nm, 701 nm and are assigned to the transitions (5)D(0)→(7)F(0), (7)F(1,)(7)F(2), (7)F(3) and (7)F(4), respectively, with λ(exci)=392 nm ((7)F(0)→(5)L(6)). In case of Tb(3+):glasses, four emission transitions ((5)D(4)→(7)F(6,)(7)F(5), (7)F(4) and (7)F(3)) are observed at 488 nm, 543 nm, 584 nm and 614 nm, respectively, with λ(exci)=376 nm. Decay curves and energy level diagrams have been plotted to evaluate the life times and to analyze the emission mechanism.     

Standardization and regulatory control on radiation processing dosimetry in China

In 1983, in order to suit the rapid development of radiation processing, a programme of high dose standardization was initiated in China. As a result, a high dose measurement system for gamma - rays including primary standards, transfer standards and working dosimeters, has been established. In this paper, the scheme of dosimetry traceability to national standards for gamma - rays is illustrated. The aspects of standardization and the progress of dosimetry of radiation processing are also outlined.

In order to implement “the Law on Metrology of the Peoples Republic of China” and to guarantee the product quality of radiation processing. SBTS and SCTS have jointly issued “the Provisional Regulation of Metrological Supervision and Management for Radiation Processing”. A series of national standards, verification regulations and technical norms have been enacted and issued on the radiation processing dosimetry and on the approval of irradiation facilities. These documents are expected to play significant roles in the dose measurement standardization and the regularity control.     

Sensing of Fe(III) ion via turn-on fluorescence by fluorescence probes derived from 1-naphthylamine

Fluorescence probes NA1 and NA2 derived from 1-naphthylamine (NA) as fluorophore have been synthesized and characterized by different spectroscopic studies. Identification behaviour of these probes towards various metal ions has been investigated. Both the fluorescent probes are selective as well as sensitive towards Fe(III) ion. Novel fluorescence probe NA2 afforded turn-on fluorescence behaviour for Fe(III) ion over other metal ions such as Ca(II), Mg(II), Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Fe(III), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Hg(II).     

Synchronous fluorescence and excitation emission characteristics of transformer oil ageing

This paper describes the evaluation of synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy (SFS) and excitation emission matrix fluorescence (EEMF) spectroscopy as means of monitoring transformer oil degradation. When accelerated thermal ageing method is used, the onset of degradation of transformer oil on 17th day and transformer oil with polypropylene and cellulosic paper on 23rd and 27th days is sensitively reflected in the SFS and EEMF fluorescence spectral characteristics.     

我国SCI收录刊化学类论文中氢核磁共振数据表达的错误与规范化

调研了近年来包括台湾地区在内我国部分涉及氢核磁共振谱SCI收录刊中1H NMR数据表达的不规范与错误,涵盖化学位移δ、偶合常数J、积分值与归属等各种参数.发现这种表达的不规范与错误已非常普遍与严重,亟待改正与防止再现.为了顺利通畅地学术交流,氢谱数据的表达必须规范化.广大作者特别是编辑同仁对此应高度重视,严格把关.     

Standardization of BSE rapid test performances and experiences gathered during the implementation of large-scale testing

The accumulation of pathological prion protein is used as a diagnostic marker for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies. According to European Union (EU) regulations cattle older than 30 months of age (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain by national law >24 months) and slaughtered for human consumption must be tested by using rapid tests for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Likewise fallen stock and clinically affected animals must be tested. This article gives a short overview of the incidence of BSE in Europe. The diagnostic hierarchy, i.e., the officially approved methodology for the confirmation of suspect rapid test cases, and the organization of the numerous laboratories involved in this large-scale testing for BSE are described. Special emphasis is given to necessary quality control measures currently in place for BSE rapid testing laboratories and to measures intended to assure a consistent performance of the commercially available rapid test kits.Presented at BERM-9—Ninth International Symposium on Biological and Environmental Reference Materials, 15–19 June 2003, Berlin, Germany.     

Chemometric methods in energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence

Chemometric methods like principal component regression (PCR) are an excellent tool for the determination of matrix parameters from scattered radiation. PCR is used for the determination of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen from water and oil-based samples. This information is used in combination with fundamental parameters to determine zink in liquid samples. The method allows an accurate prediction of element concentrations in strong varying matrices.     

Sr2SiO4:Eu3+发光材料的制备及其光谱特性

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备了Sr2SiO4:Eu3+发光材料. 测量了Sr2SiO4:Eu3+材料的激发与发射光谱, 发射光谱主峰位于618 nm处;监测618 nm发射峰时, 所得激发光谱主峰分别为320、397、464 和518 nm. 研究了Sr2SiO4:Eu3+材料在618 nm的主发射峰强度随Eu3+浓度的变化情况. 结果显示, 随Eu3+浓度的增大, 发射峰强度先增大; 当Eu3+浓度为7%时(x), 峰值强度最大; 而后随Eu3+浓度的增大, 峰值强度减小. 在Eu3+浓度为7%的情况下, 研究了电荷补偿剂Li+的掺杂浓度(x(Li+))对Sr2SiO4:Eu3+材料发射光谱强度的影响. 结果显示, 随x(Li+)的增大, 材料发射光谱强度先增大后减小, 当x(Li+)为8%时, 峰值强度最大.     

由二茂铁亚胺环钯催化的Suzuki偶联反应合成具有发光性能的3-芳基噻吩

3-芳基取代噻吩大多是电致发光材料的前体化合物. 催化剂摩尔分数为0.5% 的二茂铁亚胺环钯化合物在DMF/K3PO4/80 ℃条件下, 能够有效地催化3-噻吩硼酸同芳基碘和芳基溴的Suzuki反应, 方便地合成系列3-芳基噻吩衍生物. 此方法操作简便, 不需要加入过量的3-噻吩硼酸, 催化剂用量小. 化合物3b, 3c和3d的发射光谱和激发光谱表明, 此类化合物具有潜在的发光应用性能.     

Determination of Ultra-Trace Amouris of Uranium by Icp-Aes Technique

Abstract

An Atomic Emission Spectrometric method based on the use of Inductively coupled argon Plasma source has been developed for the determination of ultra trace concentrations of uranium in aqueous solutions. Using the optimised experimental conditions for the ICP source, uranium can be determined at 0.05 μg/ml concentration in 0.3M HNO₃ solutions with either of the two analytical lines viz. 3859.6 Å or 4090.1 Å. The precision of determinations at the lowest detection limit is better than 2% R.S.D. The uranium estimation has been corrected for the interference due to the presence of eighteen metallic elements using an inter-element correction procedure. A number of spiked samples and NBL reference samples with concomitant impurities have been analysed using the standardised procedure and good agreement has been observed with their certified values.     

Spectroscopic investigation of inner filter effect by magnolol solutions

Spectroscopy is useful tool for aggregation studies on fluorephores. One of the major problems with this technique is that the inner filter effect becomes unavoidable since the samples are used at high concentration. In this work, our investigation on magnolol spectroscopic properties shows that the inner filter effect (IFE) of fluorescence plays a critical role in the spectra of magnolol. The strong dependence of the fluorescence parameters on the concentration accounts for the apparent experimental evidence of magnolol aggregation at high concentrations. There are some questions despite the aggregation model based on fluorescent aggregates seems to describe the behavior of the system. The mathematical correction on the emission intensities shows the linear fluorescence-concentration relationship. Furthermore, we propose a mathematic model of excitation spectrum based on the primary IFE (absorption of light of excitation wavelength), which provide a correct explanation of the unusual spectral shift and spectral narrowing in the excitation spectra of magnolol at high concentrations. The shapes of spectra are completely independent on magnolol aggregation and are due only to experimental artifacts, i.e. IFE.