Selective determination of melamine in milk samples using 3-mercapto-1-propanesulfonate-modified gold nanoparticles as colorimetric probe

A novel and sensitive colorimetric method for determination of melamine in milk samples was developed by a 3-mercapto-1-propanesulfonate-modified gold nanoparticles (MPS-GNPs) probe. Melamine molecule has multiple -NH₂ groups. These functional groups can interact with MPS to form strong hydrogen bonding and induce the aggregation of the MPS-GNPs, resulting in a dramatic color change from red to blue. Therefore, the concentration of melamine in milk samples can be quantitatively detected by the naked eyes or a UV-vis spectrometer. Moreover, investigations have revealed that the sensitivity of the detection could be clearly improved by adding NaCl to the modified GNPs solution, which leads to a more rapid color change in the NaCl-optimized GNPs system. It is worth noting that the absorption ratio (A₆₅₀/A₅₂₀) of the modified GNPs in the NaCl-optimized system exhibited a linear correlation with melamine concentration and the limit of detection is 8 nM, well below the safety limit (1 ppm for infant formula in China).     

Catalytic transformations of 1-octanol and 2-ethyl-1-hexanol over oxide catalysts, 1. Transition metal oxides as catalysts

A comparative study of 1-octanol and 2-ethyl-1-hexanol transformations over silica supported NiO, MnO₂, Cr₂O₃, Fe₂O₃, and ZnO has been performed. Zinca containing catalyst was found to be the most active in dehydrogenation and dehydration of the alcohols studied. ZnO dehydrogenating activity increased with supported oxide load.     

金纳米粒子与聚吡咯纳米管的复合及其SERS效应研究

通过柠檬酸盐与HAuCl4水溶液在微沸状态下反应制备的金纳米粒子因其特殊的表面与界面效应在光学、生物学和催化化学领域得到了广泛应用,而聚吡咯(PPy)具有环境稳定性好、电导率高且变化范围大、容易合成等优点,聚吡咯纳米管可用作导电材料、酶封装材料、抗静电材料,也可用于制备传感器、传动器、固体电解质电容器等。     

Mn3O4–Au nanozymes as peroxidase mimic and the surface-enhanced Raman scattering nanosensor for the detection of hydrogen peroxide

The artificial enzyme-mimicking system using nanomaterials has attracted significant research interest in chemical and biological sensing for industrial and environmental applications. Mn₃O₄ nanostructure serves as an effective catalyst in oxidation and reduction reactions that mimic natural peroxidase enzymes. In this study, we synthesized Mn₃O₄–Au spindle nanocomposites (Mn₃O₄–Au SNCs) stabilized by L-cysteine using a simple hydrothermal reduction. The enzyme-mimicking peroxidase activity of these Mn₃O₄–Au SNCs with hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) was investigated in the presence of a chromogenic substrate, 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine that catalyzed reduction of H₂O₂ in water and milk giving rise to a blue color inferring the nanozyme activity of Mn₃O₄–Au SNCs. The exceptional enzyme-like catalytic activity of Mn₃O₄–Au SNC probes later proved to be excellent surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensor nanoprobes for sensitive H₂O₂ detection over a wide concentration range from 0.005 to 10 μM. The developed Mn₃O₄–Au SERS sensor exhibited a lower detection limit (LoD) of 2 nM in water and 0.6 μM in spiked milk indicating sensitivity for H₂O₂ detection with excellent selectivity, reproducibility, and long-term stability. The developed Mn₃O₄–Au nanoprobes demonstrated unique combination of properties with visual and SERS methods for sensitively detecting H₂O₂ in food, overcoming limitations of existing H₂O₂ sensors. The developed SERS method using nanozymes potentially be extended to detecting a variety of other redox chemicals or explosives in industries, environments, and biomedical fields.     

Catalytic transformations of 1-octanol and 2-ethyl-1-hexanol over oxide catalysts, part II. Promoted zinc oxide as a catalyst

Silica supported ZnO was modified with alkaline promoters to reduce its dehydrating activity towards 1-octanol and 2-ethyl-1-hexanol. Neutralization of zinca acidic centers led to the significant decrease of the yields of alkenes formed during dehydration. Simultaneously, the enhancement of ZnO dehydrogenating activity was observed. The effect of modifier diminished in the sequence: K₂CO₃>KOH>Na₂CO₃.     

一类西弗碱基光致异构化分子在不同基底上的表面增强拉曼光谱

由水杨醛衍生得到的Schiff碱由于其具有起因于受激分子内质子转移的光致 (热致 )变色性质而受到了人们的重视 .本文利用表面增强拉曼光谱研究了该类化合物在金、银基底及银溶胶表面上的拉曼光谱 ,比较了不同基底对吸附分子结构的影响     

Detection of Melamine in Powdered Milk Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering with No Pretreatment

We detected a trace amount of melamine in powdered milk using surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) on gold surfaces at an excitation wavelength of 632.8 nm. A detection limit of ～100 ppm (μg/g) melamine in milk was attained within a few minutes by the gold nanoparticle substrate from chemical reduction; whereas, better sensitivity, as low as ～200 ppb (ng/g), was achieved by the roughened gold substrate. Our method has the advantage of fast and sensitive detection of melamine in powdered milk without pre-treating the samples.     

Biosensors elaborated on gold nanoparticles, a PM-IRRAS characterisation of the IgG binding efficiency

This work is focused on studying the grafting of gold nanoparticles (Np) on a cystamine self-assembled monolayer on gold, in order to build sensitive immunosensors. The synthesis and deposition of gold nanoparticles, 13 and 55 nm sizes, were characterised by combining Polarisation Modulation Infrared Reflection-Absorption Spectroscopy (PM-IRRAS), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS), and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) which all indicated the formation of a dispersed layer of nanoparticles. This observation is explained by the compromise between the high reactivity of amine-terminated layers towards gold, and interparticle repulsions. Nps were then functionalised with antibody probes, and the recognition by an anti-rIgG was assayed both on planar and Np gold surfaces.The important result is that nanoparticles of 55 nm are preferable for the following reasons: they enable to build a denser and well dispersed layer and they increase both the number of receptors (IgGs) and their accessibility. Beside these geometric improvements, a net enhancement of the Raman signal was observed on the 55 nm nanoparticle layer, making this new platform promising for optical detection based biosensors.     

咪唑并[5,6-f][1,10]邻菲咯啉-铜(Ⅱ)-L-亮氨酸(L-酪氨酸)配合物与DNA的作用

应用电子吸收光谱、溴化乙锭(EB)荧光猝灭光谱、粘度测定及琼脂糖凝胶电泳等方法研究了配合物[Cu(IP)(L-Leu)(H2O)]ClO4(1)和[Cu(IP)(L-Trp)(H2O)]ClO4·1.5H2O(2)(IP=咪唑并[5,6-f][1,10]邻菲咯啉,L-Leu=L-亮氨酸,L-Trp=L-酪氨酸)与DNA的相互作用.分析结果表明,配合物通过插入模式与DNA作用,在还原剂维生素C存在的条件下通过羟基自由基机理对DNA进行切割,作用大小次序为:配合物1>2.     

Determination of trace amounts of gold in acid-attacked environmental samples by atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomization after preconcentration

A method for determination of trace amounts of gold in environmental samples (rocks, soils, sediments, and waters) by atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomization (ETAAS) after preconcentration using a chelating sorbent Spheron Thiol 1000 is described. The method accurately determines gold between 0.001 and several tens of grams per ton in samples having complex variations in mineralogy. Pulverized samples are roasted at 650°C to oxidize any sulfide and/or carbonaceous material. Samples are then subjected to a series of acid treatments to eliminate any silica matrix and to dissolve the sample. The Spheron Thiol 1000 is added to the sample solution, and then with sorbed gold is filtered out, washed, and ignited at 550°C. The residue is dissolved in aqua regia, evaporated, dissolved in distilled water, transferred to a volumetric flask, and analyzed by ETAAS.The limits of detection of gold, based on the 3 definition, were 0.5 ng g^–1 for 10-g samples (rocks, sediments, soils) and 0.05 ng mL^–1 for 1-L water samples. Precision of determination expressed by the relative standard deviation varied from 2.9% to 16.4%. The accuracy of the method is verified by analysis of certified reference materials. The obtained analytical results are in good agreement with attested values. The developed method was applied for gold determination in environmental samples affected by the acidification (acid mine drainage which is mainly a product of pyrite oxidation) from an open quartzite mine in the obov region situated NE of the city of Banská tiavnica (Slovakia).     

DNA dissociation and degradation at gold nanoparticle surfaces

The instability of DNA-functionalized gold nanoparticles (Au-DNA conjugates) upon exposure to high temperatures is characterized using fluorescence spectroscopy, gel electrophoresis and ion-exchange chromatography. Above 70 °C, aqueous Au-DNA conjugates decompose within hours due to both desorption of thiol-terminated DNA from the gold nanoparticle surface and chemical degradation of DNA in the presence of colloidal gold. Although the chemical mechanism for DNA degradation was not identified in this study, the gold surface participates directly in the cleavage reaction. These results have important implications for the use of Au-DNA conjugates in biotechnological and clinical applications that require high temperatures, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR).     

Inhibiting effects of 2-mercapto-1-methylimidazole on copper corrosion in 0.5 M sulfuric acid

The inhibiting efficiency of 2-mercapto-1-methylimidazole (MMI) on copper corrosion in sulfuric acid was investigated at 30 °C. Its effectiveness was assessed through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, potentiodynamic polarization and gravimetric measurements. The results of study reveal that the inhibition efficiency of MMI depends on its concentration and attains approximately 81% at 10^?4 M. The inhibitor was adsorbed on the copper surface according the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. The value of standard free energy of adsorption was calculated from this isotherm.     

电子和空间位阻效应促进铱配合物催化1-丁醇经Guerbet反应选择制备2-乙基己醇

2-乙基己醇是一种增塑剂醇,可用于合成增塑剂、表面活性剂和溶剂等诸多化工领域.目前工业上2-乙基己醇的合成是以化石资源丙烯为原料,与氢气和一氧化碳通过氢甲酰化反应制备1-丁醛,后者经羟醛缩合和催化加氢反应生成2-乙基己醇.由生物质发酵产生的1-丁醇为原料,只需要经Guerbet反应可一步直接生成2-乙基己醇.比较而言,...     

Effect of 1-hexanol on the phase behavior of SDS/CTAB/NaBr/H2O system

Abstract

The influence of 1-hexanol on the phase behavior of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)/cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB)/NaBr/H₂O system has been systematically investigated in this paper. The results showed 1-hexanol effectively dissolved the precipitate formed by the CTAB and SDS surfactants, while liquid crystal (LC) and aqueous two phase system (ATPS) were formed in a wider range. When the molar ratio of 1-hexanol to surfactant is higher than 1, the precipitation in the system disappeared completely and was transformed into ATPS and LC, indicating that alcohol inserted at least evenly between every two surfactant molecules and hence effectively weakened the electrostatic interaction between the anionic and cationic surfactants and limited the formation of precipitation. Polarizing microscope (POM) with crossed polarizers was employed to investigate the textures of liquid crystals. It was shown that the existence of lamellar LC was confirmed by “Maltese crosses” textures. Additionally, we showed that the thermal stability of LC was promising. The ATPS and LC regions remained stable and changed slightly when the temperature was increased from 40 to 70?°C. The results indicated that ATPS and LC of the system were quiet resistant to temperature with the addition of 1-hexanol.