A New Spectrofluorimetric Method for Determination of Trace Amounts 5-Hydroxytryptamine in Human Urine and Serum

A new spectrofluorimetric method was developed for the determination of trace amount of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) in human urine and serum samples. In the NaAc-HAc buffer solution of pH=5.80, 5-HT can react with formaldehyde-acetylacetone system to form a new compound which sends yellow green fluorescence at 533nm and the enhanced fluorescence intensity is in proportion to the concentration of 5-HT. Optimum conditions for the determination of 5-HT were also investigated. The dynamic range and detection limit for the determination of 5-HT are 5.35×10⁻⁷∼1.07×10⁻⁴ mol/L and 2.08×10⁻⁷ mol/L, respectively. The developed method is simple, practical and can be successfully applied to determination of 5-HT in human urine and serum samples. Moreover, the enhancement mechanisms of the fluorescence intensity in the 5-HT - formaldehyde-acetylacetone system have been also discussed.     

Spectrofluorimetric Determination of 3-hidroxy-2-naphthoic Acid by Use of Its Ternary Complex with Zirconium (IV) and Beta-Cyclodextrin: Application to Determination in River Water

A spectrofluorimetric method has been developed for the determination of 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid (3H2NA) by formation of a ternary complex with zirconium (IV) and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD). It has been observed that the fluorescence intensity of 3H2NA is greatly enhanced when the ternary complex is formed and is accompanied with shifts in the excitation and emission wavelengths. The conditions for the formation of the ternary complex have been optimized and the stoichiometry has been calculated, resulting a 1:2:1 complex (3H2NA:Zr: β-CD). The linear range was 20–2000 ng mL⁻¹ and the detection and quantification limits calculated were 17 and 58 ng mL⁻¹, respectively. The proposed method was applied to the determination of 3H2NA in river water. To eliminate interferences an off-line solid phase extraction (SPE) procedure using C18 cartridges was used. The extraction procedure was optimized and good recoveries were obtained (around 100%) with relative standard deviations (RSDs) of less than 5%.     

A Fluorescein-based Fluorogenic Probe for Fluoride Ion Based on the Fluoride-induced Cleavage of <Emphasis Type="Italic">tert</Emphasis>-butyldimethylsilyl Ether

A highly sensitive and selective fluorogenic probe for fluoride ion, fluorescein di-tert-butyldimethylsilyl ether (FTBS), was designed and synthesized. FTBS was a colorless, non-fluorescent compound and was synthesized via the one-step reaction of fluorescein with tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride. Upon incubation with fluoride ion in DMF-water solution (7 : 3, V/V), the Si-O bond of FTBS was cleaved, causing a large increase in fluorescence intensity and thereby allowing a selective detection of fluoride ion. The fluorescence increase is linearly with fluoride concentration in the range 0.1–2.0 μmol L⁻¹ with a detection limit of 0.041 μmol L⁻¹ (3σ). The excellent selective signaling behavior of the proposed probe was found to originate from the high affinity of silicon toward fluoride ion. The method has been successfully applied to the fluoride determination in multi-trace elements injection and toothpaste samples, and the results are agreed well with those obtained by the fluoride-ion selective electrode method.     

Monitoring the gelation of polyacrylamide–sodium alginate composite by fluorescence technique

Polyacrylamide (PAAm)–sodium alginate (SA) composite was prepared with different amounts of SA varying in the range between 0.06% and 2% (w/v). The PAAm–SA composite was characterized by the steady-state fluorescence technique. Pyranine was added as a fluoroprobe for monitoring the polymerization. It was observed that pyranine molecules bind to AAm and SA chains upon the initiation of the polymerization. Thus, the fluorescence spectra of the bonded pyranines shift to the shorter wavelengths. Fluorescence spectra from the bonded pyranines allowed us to monitor the sol–gel phase transition, and to test the universality of the sol–gel transition as a function of SA contents. Observations around the critical point show that the gel fraction exponent, β, and the weight average degree of polymerization exponent, γ, agreed with the percolation result for (<0.25% (w/v)) SA contents. However, classical results were produced at (<2% (w/v)) SA contents.     

A Simple Flow-injection Spectrofluorimetric Method for the Determination of Mercury

A highly sensitive flow-injection spectrofluorimetric method is presented for the rapid and simple determination of Hg (II) in environmental and pharmaceutical samples. Murexide (ammonium purpurate) was used as the fluorescence reagent in the carrier stream. An emission peak of murexide, which is decreased linearly by addition of Hg (II), occurs at 435 nm in aqueous solution with excitation at 335 nm. A linear calibration was obtained for 5–200 ng ml⁻¹ Hg (II) with the relative standard deviation 2.5% (n = 5) for a 20 μl injection volume Hg (II). The limit of the detection was 1 ng ml⁻¹ and the sampling rate was 80 h⁻¹. No significant interference was found by the ions commonly found in the most environmental samples. The proposed method was successfully applied for the determination of trace mercury in real samples and the validation of the proposed methodology is provided.     

Mercury in archeological hair samples from Xiongnu burials (Noin‐Ula,Mongolia): SR XRF and CXRM analysis

A technique has been developed for determining mercury content in the concentration range of 1–1000 μg/g in hair samples by X‐ray fluorescence analysis using synchrotron radiation (synchrotron radiation X‐ray fluorescence, Siberian Synchrotron and Terahertz Radiation Center, Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS). The mercury content was identified in archeological hair samples from an ancient burial of Xiongnu nobility (Mongolia, mound 22, 1^st century BC–1^st century AD); the content values were elevated (up to 1100 μg/g) in all the samples (n = 41). An X‐ray microanalysis using polycapillary lenses in a confocal scheme (confocal X‐ray microscopy station) was developed at the Synchrotron radiation X‐ray fluorescence to establish mercury distribution in a cross section of hair shaft with a spatial resolution of 5 μm. The findings of the study make it possible to assume exogenous income of mercury (from the burial environment) to the hair.     

Selective Quantification of Trace Silver in Water Samples by Displacement Solidified Floating Organic Drop Microextraction Coupled With Electrothermal Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

ABSTRACT

In this work, a novel displacement solidified floating organic drop microextraction (D-SFODME) technique was developed and coupled with electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS) for the determination of trace silver in water samples without need of any masking agents. The method involved the formation of copper diethyldithiocarbamate (Cu–DDTC), extracted from the resultant Cu–DDTC with SFODME procedure using 1-undecanol. Then, the solidified floating organic drop was transferred into a sample solution containing silver ion, and another SFODME procedure was carried out. Trace Ag⁺ was selectively preconcentrated using 1-undecanol through a displacement reaction between Ag⁺ and the preconcentrated Cu-DDTC and the floating organic drop was diluted by ethanol for ETAAS detection. Interferences from coexisting heavy metal ions with lower stability of their DDTC complexes relative to Cu-DDTC were minimized. Under the optimal conditions, the limit of detection was 4.7 ng L^?1 (3σ) for silver with a sample volume of 5.0 mL, and an enrichment factor of 250 was achieved. The relative standard deviation under optimum conditions is 3.6% (n = 7). The proposed method was successfully applied to determine trace silver in some environmental samples with satisfactory results.     

Molecular dynamics calculation for the modified xy model

In order to demonstrate the effectiveness of molecular dynamics (MD) for the determination of the density of states of a system that suffers an abrupt change of state, we have performed extensive calculations for the modified rotor model, defined by the interaction potentialV() = 2J{1 – [cos(/2)] ^{p 2}} between neighboring rotors. Our results for 2-dimensionalL×L lattices withL=8, 16, 32, and 64 demonstrate clearly that the transition is continuous forp ²24, but suggest a first-order transition forp ²28.     

A Coumarin-Based Fluorescent Chemosensor for Zn<Superscript>2+</Superscript> in Aqueous Ethanol Media

A coumarin-based fluorescent chemosensor 1 for Zn²⁺ was designed and synthesized. Compound 1 exhibits lower background fluorescence due to intramolecular photoinduced electron transfer. However, upon mixing with Zn²⁺ in 30% (v/v) aqueous ethanol, a “turn-on” fluorescence emission is observed. The fluorescence emission increases linearly with Zn²⁺ concentration in the range 0.5–10 μmol L⁻¹ with a detection limit of 0.29 μmol L⁻¹. No remarkable emission enhancement was, however, observed for other metal ions. The proposed chemosensor was applied to the determination of Zn²⁺ in water samples with satisfactory results.     

Ultra trace determination of fluorobenzoic acids in reservoir and ground water using isotope dilution gas chromatography mass spectrometry

The accurate ultra-trace analysis of six fluorobenzoic acids (FBAs) via isotope dilution gas chromatography mass spectrometry through their deuterated analogues is described. North Sea reservoir and ground water samples were spiked with six deuterated FBAs (dFBAs), enriched using solid-phase extraction (SPE) and analysed using GC/MS after derivatisation with BF ₃· MeOH. All FBAs were enriched and determined simultaneously. SPE allowed a 250-fold enrichment of the acids if 100 mL of sample volume was used. The method enables the determination of FBAs down to the range of 8–37 ng L ^?1 with recoveries between 66 % and 85 %. It uses low amounts of chemicals and is adaptable to larger and smaller sample volumes.     

X‐ray fluorescence determination of the manganese valence state and speciation in manganese ores

This work concerns determination of the manganese valence state and speciation by wavelength‐dispersive X‐ray fluorescence analysis. The authors investigated the effect of the manganese valence state and speciation on the intensity of some К‐series lines of the X‐ray emission spectrum for the samples of manganese compounds. The intensities of MnKβ₅ line and MnKβ′ satellite are least influenced by speciation, and they may be used for evaluating the manganese valence state for the samples containing low iron. The intensities of MnKβ″ and MnKβ^x satellites may be employed for assessing the manganese speciation. The results of X‐ray fluorescence determination of the manganese valence state and speciation in the manganese ores of the South Ural deposits agree with the X‐ray diffraction data. The X‐ray fluorescence method is definitely advantageous, because it does not require a complicated process of sample preparation and allows to receive fast information on the manganese valence state and speciation with the purpose to assess the quality of manganese ores. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

The influence of reabsorption on fluorescence spectra of NdxLa1−x P5O14

The influence of reabsorption on emission spectra of Nd_xLa_1–x P₅O₁₄ for the⁴F₃ ⁴I_9/2 and⁴F_3/2 ⁴I1_1/2 transitions was studied. The comparison of theoretical curves calculated with the reabsorption taken into account with experimental curves enabled us to explain so far observed spectra and prove the validity of the present model of fluorescence in these materials.Dedicated to Professor Miroslav Trlifaj on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday.The authors are indebted to M. Trlifaj for the suggestion to study high concentration rare earth compounds and deep interest in this work. The samples were kindly prepared by K. Blaek from Monokrystaly, Turnov.     

Constant-Energy Synchronous Scan and Excitation Emission Matrix Shpol'skii Spectroscopy for Characterization of PAHs

Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a vast class of organic compounds. Many PAHs show carcinogenic effects, which in general are strongly dependent on their molecular structure. Hence, some, even structurally strongly related, PAHs may show a large difference in carcinogenicity. Low-temperature fluorescence spectroscopy of PAHs embedded in a polycrystalline n-alkane matrix (or Shpol'skii matrix) is a powerful technique to identify trace amounts of PAHs in complex samples. The fluorescence spectra show vibrational resolution, so that even very similar isomers can be discerned. Since the Shpol'skii effect is matrix-induced, both the fluorescence emission and excitation spectra display narrow lines, so that a maximum of information can be obtained via the application of fluorescence excitation–emission matrices. To demonstrate the possibilities of high-resolution excitation–emission matrices (HREEMs), a marine sediment sample has been investigated, containing, among others, benzo[a]pyrene and benzo[k]fluoranthene, PAHs with very similar spectral features, but the former being a notorious carcinogenic compound. The two PAHs could be clearly distinguished in the HREEM. Subsequently, a comprehensive set of data was obtained with a multitude of combinations of excitation and emission wavelengths, which allows for the screening of many PAHs, including all priority pollutants, in one analysis step. A simpler and also highly informative screening method, which can be applied over a wide wavelength region, is that of synchronous scanning: the fluorescence signal is obtained by scanning the excitation and emission monochromators simultaneously. When a fixed wavenumber difference is maintained during the scan, the screening can be done based on structural characteristics of the molecules of interest. High-resolution constant-energy fluorescence (CESF) spectroscopy also has been applied to acquire vibrationally resolved spectra for PAHs in the marine sediment sample. When a relatively small energy difference (<800 cm^–1) is applied between excitation and emission wavelength, simple CESF spectra are obtained, which allow for rapid and specific screening of PAHs. Larger energy differences lead to more complex spectra, with spectral features showing up due to various combinations of vibronic excitation and vibronic emission of the same molecule.     

Matrix-Assisted Photochemical Vapor Generation for the Direct Determination of Mercury in Domestic Wastewater by Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry

In this article, matrix-assisted photochemical vapor generation is proposed for the direct determination of mercury in domestic wastewater by atomic fluorescence spectrometry. With the ultraviolet light irradiation, the matrix (low-molecular-weight organic compounds) in domestic wastewater samples can produce reducing species. These reducing species could reduce mercury from mercury (II) to elemental mercury, subsequently swept by argon to atomic fluorescence spectrometry for detection. The effects of several factors, such as material of the photoreaction coil, ultraviolet light wavelength, ultraviolet light irradiation time, and flow rate of carrier gas, were investigated. Under the optimized condition, a limit of detection of 0.1 µg L^?1 was obtained. The standard addition method was used for the spiked mercury domestic wastewater sample analysis, with a relative standard deviation (n = 11, at 20 µg L^?1) of 4.8%, and recovery test results ranged from 81% to 110%. The proposed method was applied to analyze two certified reference materials and four domestic wastewater samples, with analytical results in good agreement with certified values or those obtained by ICP-MS. Interferences from common transition metals and alkaline metals as well as alkaline earth metals were also investigated. This is a simple, reagent-free, cost-effective, green method for mercury determination in domestic wastewater.     

A Water Environment Forces Retinyl Palmitate to Create Self-Organized Structures in Binary Solvents

The interaction between retinyl palmitate molecules and their environment in binary water/p-dioxane and water/isopropyl alcohol solvents was studied under different solvent polarities. The binary solvent polarities were changed by changing the molar ratios of water to p-dioxane (or isopropyl alcohol). The fluorescence emission and fluorescence excitation spectra were analyzed. In binary solvents, the interaction between retinyl palmitate molecules and environments of different polarities leads to the self-organization of retinyl palmitate, and as a result, different fluorescence centers are created. The similar fluorescence properties of these centers in different binary solvents were interpreted as a water driving force inducing the self-organization of retinyl palmitate. The possible consequences of this phenomenon for misleading interpretation of model studies of retinol interaction with retinol transporting proteins are also discussed.     

Spectrofluorimetric method for the simultaneous determination of zinc and cadmium

The simultaneous determination of zinc and cadmium using derivative synchronous and multiwavelength synchronous spectrofluorimetry is described. Effects of experimental variables on the fluorescence intensities and on the spectral resolution of the fluorescent chelates of these metals with 8-(p-toluenesulfonamido)-quinoline (TSQ) in a sodium lauryl sulfate micellar medium have been studied. Mixtures containing 10–200 g L^–1 Zn and 15–250 g L^–1 Cd have been analyzed with good results. The proposed method has been applied to a biological sample.     

Spectrofluorimetric Determination of Dopamine Using Chlorosulfonylthenoyltrifluoroacetone–Europium Probe

A new spectrofluorimetric method was developed for the determination of trace amounts of dopamine (DA). Using chlorosulfonylthenoyltrifluoroacetone (CTTA)–europium ion (Eu³⁺) as a fluorescent probe, in a buffer solution at pH = 10.0, DA can remarkably enhance the fluorescence intensity of the CTTA-Eu³⁺ complex at λ = 612 nm; the enhanced fluorescence intensity of Eu³⁺ is proportional to the concentration of DA. Optimum conditions for the determination of DA were also investigated. The linear range and detection limit for the determination of DA were 5.0 × 10⁻⁸∼1.6 × 10⁻⁵ mol/l and 3.2 × 10⁻⁸ mol/l. This method is simple, practical and relatively free of interference from coexisting substances, and can be applied to assess DA in injection and human serum samples with good precision and accuracy.     

Vortex-Assisted Liquid–Liquid Microextraction for the Determination of Residual Sulfonamides in Meat Samples with Spectrofluorophotometer

A simple and fast extraction termed vortex-assisted liquid–liquid microrextraction coupled with molecular fluorescence spectroscopy has been developed and used for the detection of three sulfonamides (sulfadiazine sodium, sulfamethoxazole, and sulfaguanidine) in the meat samples. In the vortex-assisted liquid–liquid microrextraction method, 400 µL of nonanoic acid was used as extractant and directly injected into 10 mL centrifuge tube containing a derivative, which sulfonamides derived with o-phthaladehyde. And the extraction solvent was dispersed into the water phase under mechanical force with the vortex-mix. The polar side was reduced and the strong fluorescence produced at λ_ex = 295 nm. Variable parameters affecting the derivatization and vortex-assisted liquid–liquid microrextraction procedure were evaluated and optimized. The vortex-mix substituted effect of disperser solvent in this procedure. The limits of detection were 2.0 ng mL^?1 for sulfadiazine sodium and sulfamethoxazole, 0.5 ng mL^?1 for sulfaguanidine with the relative standard deviations of the method ranging from 2.5% to 6.1%. And the calibration graph was linear from 5 to 5000 ng mL^?1 with coefficient of determinations more than 0.9995. Recoveries of the three sulfonamides on spiked meat samples at different levels were 92.2–102.5%. Finally, the method has been successfully applied to the determination of sulfonamides from meat samples.     

Octupole-deformed molecular bands in 21Ne

Cluster states up to 12 MeV in the stable light nucleus ²¹Ne, based on the ¹⁶O + n + α molecular configurations, have been populated in the incomplete-fusion reaction ¹⁶ ₈O(⁷₃Li, np)²¹₁₀Ne at 29.4 MeV. The observation of both intra- and inter-band transitions leads to a re-interpretation of some levels in the K^π = ^- and K^π = ^- bands. The implications of this re-ordering on the octupole doublet bands are examined. The data allow a more accurate determination of some previously uncertain level energies. The “missing” I^π = ^- level is also discussed.     

多波长LED阵列诱导荧光光谱在多组分分析中的应用研究

荧光光谱技术是对水中的溶解有机物、油类污染物,以及各种浮游植物生物量识别与测量的有效手段之一。构建了多波长LED阵列(450～610 nm)诱导荧光光谱测量系统,讨论了系统的原理和利用此系统进行多组分分析的方法。在实验室应用该系统获取了多组分混合荧光物质溶液的三维荧光光谱,并采用平行因子算法分析了多组分三维荧光光谱数据,结果显示得出的多组分浓度值与实际浓度的相关性大于98％。表明基于多波长LED阵列诱导荧光光谱测量系统在多组分分析中具有很好的应用前景。