Recent applications of atomic spectroscopy coupled with magnetic solid-phase extraction techniques for heavy metal determination in environmental samples: A review

Atomic spectroscopy is the most popular approach to determine the presence of heavy metals in the environment. Heavy metals are potentially toxic and have various negative effects on many living organisms, including humans. With the rapid increase in the variety of industries and human activities, large amounts of heavy metals are released into the atmosphere, water, and soil. Heavy metal analysis of environmental samples is very important for determining the exposure limits. Environmental samples are highly complex matrices, and various sample preparation techniques have been developed for the extraction of heavy metals from them, including magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE). The use of MSPE in heavy metal analysis has recently gained significant attention owing to a number of advantages. MSPE technique overcomes main issues such as phase separation, handling, and column packing. The use of magnetic adsorbents in sample preparation has grown over the past few years, making MSPE a promising technique for sample preparation. The objective of this review article is to provide the latest applications of MSPE coupled with atomic spectroscopy for heavy metal determination in environmental samples. In addition, new magnetic adsorbents and their analytical merits are emphasized.     

Analysis of heavy metals and sulphur-rich compounds in the water moss Fontinalis antipyretica L. ex Hedw.

The water moss Fontinalis antipyretica has been investigated to estimate heavy metal pollution in the river Elbe (middle Germany). Procedures of plant separation, digestion as well as an analytical method for ICP-MS analyses have been evaluated. Reproducibility and accuracy have been demonstrated on BCR 61 (NIST) reference material and results have been compared with AAS and AES data. The distribution of heavy metals in different plant segments of indigenous material has been analyzed. Exposition of plant material in the river Elbe have shown no correlation between the heavy metal content in plants and that of water samples. Cd and Zn concentrations found in the plant material are significantly enriched relatively to control samples. To understand the sophisticated ‘real system’ experiments have been carried out under laboratory conditions to investigate induced sulphur-rich compounds in the presence of heavy metals using HPLC including on-line derivatization.     

Analytical Laboratory at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences

The history of the formation and development of the analytical laboratory at the title institute is considered. This laboratory was initially organized for studying the composition of high-purity substances and compound semiconductors and for development of the analytical chemistry of noble metals. At present, the laboratory is developing the elemental and substantial analysis of environmental samples. The roles played by Doctor of Chemistry, Professor I.G. Yudelevich, the founder of the laboratory, and other scientists, his colleagues and former students, are discussed.     

科学做好基础化学实验的细化准备

科学做好基础化学实验的细化准备,为实验教学提供更高效的服务,是实验室建设与管理内涵建设的内容之一。本文介绍了厦门大学化学国家级实验教学示范中心无机及化学分析实验教学准备工作的一些具体做法和经验,以期为高校基础化学实验的准备工作提供适用的参考与借鉴。     

Analysis of heavy metals and sulphur-rich compounds in the water moss Fontinalis antipyretica L. ex Hedw.

The water moss Fontinalis antipyretica has been investigated to estimate heavy metal pollution in the river Elbe (middle Germany). Procedures of plant separation, digestion as well as an analytical method for ICP-MS analyses have been evaluated. Reproducibility and accuracy have been demonstrated on BCR 61 (NIST) reference material and results have been compared with AAS and AES data. The distribution of heavy metals in different plant segments of indigenous material has been analyzed. Exposition of plant material in the river Elbe have shown no correlation between the heavy metal content in plants and that of water samples. Cd and Zn concentrations found in the plant material are significantly enriched relatively to control samples. To understand the sophisticated real system experiments have been carried out under laboratory conditions to investigate induced sulphur-rich compounds in the presence of heavy metals using HPLC including on-line derivatization.     

基础化学教学实验室试剂和仪器的科学细化管理

介绍了厦门大学化学国家级实验教学示范中心基础化学实验(一)实验室在试剂和仪器科学细化管理方面的一些具体做法,如试剂的排序存放、计划补充、优化使用及仪器的"五防"和"三位一体"管理模式。通过对试剂、仪器一系列规范、有序、科学的细化管理,节约了试剂用量,减少了废物排放量,保证了干净整洁的实验环境;培养了学生良好的实验习惯,保证了仪器的正常运行及获得准确的实验数据,并提高了仪器的使用寿命,为实验教学的顺利开展提供了有力的保障。希望能为国内高校化学教学实验室相关方面管理提供可借鉴的经验。     

Determination of heavy metals and pesticides in ginseng products.

Medicinal plants may carry residuals of environmentally persistent pesticides or assimilate heavy metals in varying degrees. Several factors may influence contaminant accumulation, including species, level and duration of contaminant exposure, and topography. As part of a program for assessment of the quality of herbal medicines, we have analyzed 21 over-the-counter ginseng (Panax ginseng) products in various dosage forms. Chromium, mercury, and arsenic were undetectable above their limits of detection in both liquid and solid samples; while cadmium, lead, and nickel were present in the majority of samples. The chlorinated pesticide levels varied widely. In most samples, the total concentration of pesticides was below 100 ppb; while in 5 samples the total concentration exceeded 100 ppb.     

Heavy metals in lake water: a review on occurrence and analytical determination

Many lakes especially in Asia are source of livelihood for the surrounding communities. With increased urbanisation and industrialisation, however, these lakes are threatened with emerging environmental contaminants, including heavy metals. Some heavy metals are harmful to human health and the environment. This review aims to describe the different sampling, sample preparation and pretreatment, and instrumental methods of analysis for heavy metals in lake water. Filtration and acid digestion are common sample treatment methods used prior to analytical determination. Atomic absorption spectroscopy and inductively-coupled plasma – mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) are typical analytical techniques but nowadays ICP-MS is frequently used. This review also describes the sources and extent of heavy metals contamination in different lakes. Although some lakes still have natural levels of heavy metals in the water, many have elevated concentrations due to anthropogenic sources, such as vehicular, household, agricultural, industrial and mining activities.     

Determination of Assigned Values for Cadmium,Cobalt and Manganese in Drinking Water Proficiency Testing

In proficiency tests the selection of an appropriate assigned value is one of the most critical points. Determination of the assigned value for proficiency test can be done in 2 ways: based on reference value and consensus value. The use of such a consensus value as an assigned value is a commonplace in proficiency testing, because there is seldom at present a cost effective alternative. However, the consensus value has a weakness in that it could be significantly different from the true value due largely inexperienced laboratories. Therefore in this work, the reference values were used as the assigned values for all analytes of interest. The reference values in spiked drinking water samples were produced by the Metrology in Chemistry Laboratory of Research Center for Chemistry - Indonesian Institute of Sciences (RCChem-LIPI) with traceable to SI units through standard solutions from the National Institute Standard and Technology, USA. The reference values of cobalt and manganese were obtained by measurement using two from three comparable methods of Graphite Furnace-Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (GF-AAS), Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) while that for cadmium was obtained by a primary method of ICP-Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry (ICP-IDMS).The obtained reference values were used to evaluate the laboratory performance result in a proficiency testing scheme of cadmium, cobalt and manganese in drinking water which was provided in 2014. All fifty nine laboratories reported cadmium and cobalt at low concentration levels which were about more than 82% showed satisfactory performance results. Similarly, the results of manganese were also comparable at high level concentrations.     

Investigations on imidazoles 99. Synthesis and some conversions of esters of 4-nitro-5-imidazolylmalonic,-acetoacetic, and-cyanoacetic acids

Some esters of 1-alkyl(1,2-dialkyl)-4-nitro-5-imidazolylmalonic,-acetoacetic, and-cyanoacetic acids have been synthesized by the reaction of 5-chloro(bromo)-1-alkyl(1,2-dialkyl)-4-nitroimidazoles with ethyl esters of carboxylic acids indicated. Some conversions of the compounds obtained have been studied, including ketone and acid decomposition, synthesis of derivatives at the COOH and CO groups, and hydrogenation to 4-aminoimidazole derivatives.For Part 98 see [1].Center for Drug Chemistry, All-Russian Research Institute for Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Moscow 119815. Novokuznetsk Research Institute for Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Novokuznetsk 654034, Russia. Zaporozhye State Medical University, Zaporozhye 330074, Ukraine. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 54–60, January, 1999.     

Bioremediation of uranium from waste effluents using novel biosorbents: a review

Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry - Several treatments for the removal of toxic heavy metals like uranium from wastewater have been developed, but none of them are sufficiently...     

Characterization of Heavy Metals in Soil Near Coal Mines and a Power Plant in Huainan,China

The environmental and health hazards posed by heavy metals are significant due to their toxicity and bioavailability. Thirty-two soil samples were collected from residential areas around three coal mines and a power plant to assess the environmental and health implications caused by mining activities. The concentrations of heavy metals in soil were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. To evaluate the risk levels, the geo-accumulation index and health risk assessment were determined. The concentrations of metals in power plant soil were generally higher than those in coal mine soil, suggesting a higher release during coal combustion. The results demonstrate that the soils in the vicinity of Xinzhuangzi Mine and Luohe Power Plant are moderately contaminated by arsenic and cadmium. The analysis of the health risk of the metals indicated that the non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic adverse effects to residents due to heavy metal exposure are negligible. However, more attention should be paid around the power plant for the unacceptable level of carcinogenic risk. Based on the results of the environmental and health risk assessment, priority control components in Huaian have been identified. The study provides a comprehensive assessment of soil heavy metal implications derived from mining activity in this region in China and is helpful for pollution control and environmental management.     

以联席会和竞赛为载体构建实验教学改革交流的新平台——浙江省高校化学化工实验教学中心主任联席会暨化学学科(实验)竞赛10周年回顾

介绍成立浙江省高校化学化工实验教学中心联席会(以下简称:联席会)、举办化学学科(实验)竞赛的背景及发展情况。以联席会和竞赛为载体,建立了全省实验教学研究与改革的交流平台,扩大了实验教学示范中心的影响力和辐射面,推动了实验室建设、课程建设以及人才培养等各项工作,取得了丰硕的教学成果。     

创新化学实验教学平台的建设及拔尖人才培养实践

Laboratory teaching not only enhances the students' interest for learning but also cultivates the scientific attitude of preciseness and ability for operation and innovation. It is the indispensable part for cultivation of top talented students. National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education (Nankai University) attempted to cultivate the innovation sense and the ability to solve problems by construction of innovative laboratory teaching platform, organization of chemistry experiment competition and construction of high-level laboratory teaching team.     

加强实验教学环境内涵建设 提高环境育人质量

在实验室里的实验教学过程涉及到教书育人、管理育人、服务育人和环境育人。一个良好的实验环境不仅能够对学生起到潜移默化的教育作用,而且对教书育人、管理育人和服务育人工作的开展和实施也能起到推动和促进作用。本文主要介绍厦门大学化学国家级实验教学示范中心"以学生为中心",在强化实验教学环境内涵建设、提高实验环境育人质量方面的一些做法和体会,以期更好地为实验教学"思政"提供可复制、可推广的建设方案。     

Naphthomoles. 7. Synthesis of 4,11-dimethoxynaphtho[2,3-f]indole-5,10-dione and 4-methoxynaphtho[2,3-f]-indole-5,10-dione

4,11-Dimethoxynaphtho[2,3-f]indole-5,10-dione and 4-methoxynaphtho[2,3-f[indole-5,10-dione have been synthesized by the Leimgruber-Batcho reaction from 1,4-dimethoxy-2-methyl-3-nitroanthraquinone.Russian University of Chemical Technology, Moscow 125190. Center for Drug Chemistry, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute for Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Moscow 119815. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 8, pp. 1050–1054, August, 1996. Original article submitted March 20, 1996.     

Utilisation de l'analyse par activation dans un centre d'applications de l'industrie chimique

PCUK Applied Chemistry Research Center has practice in NAA and other nuclear methods since 1956. Its activity is too diverse to allow fundamental researches to be carried out. The Laboratory applies published methods to actual problems. In order to show the variety of topics some examples are given: contribution to metabolic studies of organic bromo-derivatives, analysis of high purity metals and alloys, test of leakage in distillation columns by tracer technique, industrial uses of²⁵² Cf sources.      

Occurrence of Selected Metals in Wastewater Effluent and Surface Water in Ireland

Metals occur naturally in the environment and as constituents of the Earth’s crust. They have many uses, and metals such as iron, copper, and zinc are widely used in industries. Elevated levels of metals in the environment also occur as a result of human activities (municipal, residential, and traffic–related activities). A list of 15 metals chosen for this study included priority substances and those listed in the European Union Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC. The concentrations of heavy metals in the environment are affected by several factors that must be taken into account when monitoring heavy metals released into the environment through wastewater treatment plants (WWPTs). This work examines the concentrations of metals found in WWPTs and the effects of treatment type on dissolved metal concentrations. Effluent samples were collected from the outflow of nine WWPTs in Dublin and Cork, Ireland from July 2009 to June 2011. All samples were found to contain priority metals that exceeded environmental quality standards in several cases. We present the frequency of occurrence and concentrations of metals in effluents of studied WWPTs and discuss relationships between the occurrence of heavy metals, the influence of factors such as industrial inputs, levels of treatment at WWPTs, and percentage urban area in an agglomeration. The results of this study are an indication that WWPTs may be contributing to the high levels of heavy metals found at discharge points back into river systems.     

Synthesis and some properties of 6-(ω-aroylbutylthio)purines

A series of 6-(ω-aroylthio)purines, which have not been described in the literature, has been obtained by the reaction of 6-purinethione with ω-chlorovalerophenone and its substituted derivatives. Some properties of the compounds synthesized have been studied, viz. reaction at the carbonyl group, methylation, and hydrolysis. All-Russian Scientific Center for the Safety of Biologically Active Substances, Staraya Kupavna, Moscow region 142450. Zaporozhe State Medical University, Zaporozhe 330074, Ukraine. Center for Drug Chemistry, All-Russian Pharmaceutical Chemistry Research Institute, Moscow 119815. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 10, pp. 1407–1411, October, 1999.