Nanoemulsified Formulation of Cedrela odorata Essential Oil and Its Larvicidal Effect against Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith)

Cedrela odorata L. is a plant species from the Meliaceae family that is cultivated for timber production. Although the C. odorata essential oil (EO) contains mainly sesquiterpenes, its insecticidal potential is unknown. The lipophilic properties and high degradation capacity of EOs have limited their application for use in pest control. However, the currently available knowledge on the nanoemulsification of EOs, in addition to the possibility of improving their dispersion, would allow them to prolong their permanence in the field. The objective of the present work was to develop a nanoemulsion of the C. odorata EO and to evaluate its larvicidal activity against Spodoptera frugiperda. The EO was obtained by the hydrodistillation of C. odorata dehydrated leaves, and the nanoemulsion was prepared with non-ionic surfactants (Tween 80 and Span 80) using a combined method of agitation and dispersion with ultrasound. The stability of the nanoemulsion with a droplet diameter of <200 nm was verified in samples stored at 5 °C and 25 °C for 90 days. Both the C. odorata EO and its corresponding nanoemulsion presented lethal properties against S. frugiperda. The results obtained provide guidelines for the use of wood waste to produce sustainable and effective insecticides in the fight against S. frugiperda. In addition, considering that a phytochemical complex mixture allows the simultaneous activation of different action mechanisms, the development of resistance in insects is slower.     

气相色谱-负化学源质谱法测定蜂蜜和王浆中4种杀虫剂的残留

建立了气相色谱-负化学源质谱（GC-NCI/MS）测定蜂蜜和王浆中4种杀虫剂残留量的方法。蜂蜜样品由乙酸乙酯提取、乙二胺-N-丙基硅烷（PSA）净化,而王浆样品经乙腈-水（1：1,v/v）提取、C18固相萃取柱净化,采用GC-NCI/MS测定,外标法定量。结果表明：在50~500 μg/L范围内4种农药的线性良好;所有农药的LOD在0.12~5.0 μg/kg之间,LOQ在0.40~16.5 μg/kg之间;在10、15、20 μg/kg 3个添加水平下,4种农药的平均回收率在78.2%~110.0%之间,且RSD均小于14%。所有农药的测定均没有出现干扰峰。该方法简单、快速,准确度、精密度和选择性高,抗干扰能力强,可用于蜂蜜和王浆中这4种农药的快速检测。     

N-(5-巯基-1，3，4-噻二唑-2-基)-N'-取代苯甲酰基脲与取代的苯氧乙酰基脲的合成与生物活性

通过2-氨基-5-巯基-1,3,4-噻二唑与取代苯甲酰基异氰酸酯及取代苯氧乙酰基异氰酸酯反应,合成了21种新的取代苯甲酰基脲与取代苯氧乙酰基脲,其结构用红外光谱、核磁共振氢谱和元素分析进行了确证,初步的生物活性测定试验表明,部分目标化合物具有良好的植物生长调节活性.     

Headspace single-drop microextraction and GC–ECD determination of chlorpyrifos-ethyl in rat liver

The present work describes a headspace single-drop microextraction (HS-SDME) method in conjunction with gas chromatography electron capture detection (GC–ECD) for the determination of an organophosphate insecticide, chlorpyrifos-ethyl (CPF), in rat liver. Sample preparation included tissue homogenization with methanol in the presence of anhydrous sodium sulfate in order to isolate CPF from the matrix, followed by dilution with 10 mL of 0.1 M H₂SO₄ and headspace microextraction to a 2-μL drop of 1-octanol. The main factors affecting extraction efficiency were optimized [temperature 90 °C, preheating and extraction times of eight and six minutes, respectively, 2 g of (NH₄)₂SO₄, stirring rate of 1000 rpm, 200 μL of methanolic extract]. The method allows for the separation and quantitation of residue levels of CPF in the livers of rats exposed orally to that insecticide. Using internal standardization (with chlorpyrifos-methyl used as an internal standard), the linearity of the method was demonstrated in the range 10–2500 ng g⁻¹ with a correlation coefficient R > 0.996 and a satisfactory level of precision (RSD 3.85%, n = 6). Moreover, the results obtained with the new method do not differ from those obtained with the conventional residue method used in our laboratory. The feasibility of this HS-SDME approach as an equivalent analytical method for the determination of CPF in rat liver that possessess advantages such as low cost, low solvent consumption and high throughput was confirmed. Figure Headspace single-drop microextraction     

β‐Cyclodextrin polymer@Fe3O4 based magnetic solid‐phase extraction coupled with HPLC for the determination of benzoylurea insecticides from honey,tomato, and environmental water samples

In this work, a magnetic β‐cyclodextrin polymer was successfully prepared and used as an adsorbent for the magnetic solid‐phase extraction of six benzoylurea insecticides (diflubenzuron, triflumuron, hexaflumuron, teflubenzuron, flufenoxuron, and chlorfluazuron) from honey, tomato, and environmental water samples. The influence of the main experimental conditions on the extraction was studied. Under the optimized conditions, the β‐cyclodextrin polymer@Fe₃O₄ showed an excellent extraction performance for the benzoylurea insecticides. A good linearity was obtained for the analytes in the range of 3.0–800 ng/g for honey samples, 0.3–160 ng/g for tomato samples, and 0.1–80.0 ng/mL for water samples, with the correlation coefficients above 0.9998. Satisfactory repeatabilities were achieved, with the relative standard deviations less than 5.7%. The limits of detection (S/N = 3) of the method for the benzoylurea insecticides were 0.2–0.8 ng/g for honey samples, 0.04–0.10 ng/g for tomato samples, and 0.02–0.05 ng /mL for water samples. The method was successfully used for the determination of the six benzoylurea insecticides residues in honey, tomato, and environmental water samples with a satisfactory result.     

One‐pot synthesis of magnetic zeolitic imidazolate framework/grapheme oxide composites for the extraction of neonicotinoid insecticides from environmental water samples

Magnetic zeolitic imidazolate framework 67/graphene oxide composites were synthesized by one‐pot method at room temperature for the first time. Electrostatic interactions between positively charged metal ions and both negatively charged graphene oxide and Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles were expected to chemically stabilize magnetic composites to generate homogeneous magnetic products. The additional amount of graphene oxide and stirring time of graphene oxide, Co²⁺, and Fe₃O₄ solution were investigated. The zeolitic imidazolate framework 67 and Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles were uniformly attached on the surface of graphene oxide. The composites were applied to magnetic solid‐phase extraction of five neonicotinoid insecticides in environmental water samples. The main experimental parameters such as amount of added magnetic composites, extraction pH, ionic strength, and desorption solvent were optimized to increase the capacity of adsorbing neonicotinoid insecticides. The results show limits of detection at signal‐to‐noise ratio of 3 were 0.06–1.0 ng/mL under optimal conditions. All analytes exhibited good linearity with correlation coefficients of higher than 0.9915. The relative standard deviations for five neonicotinoid insecticides in environmental samples ranged from 1.8 to 16.5%, and good recoveries from 83.5 to 117.0% were obtained, indicating that magnetic zeolitic imidazolate framework 67/graphene oxide composites were feasible for analysis of trace analytes in environmental water samples.     

基于功能材料的电化学传感器检测新烟碱类杀虫剂的研究进展

基于纳米材料的电化学分析技术已成为快速检测新烟碱类杀虫剂的研究热点。尤其是新型功能材料的应用,对拓宽农药传感器的适用性和增大检测范围具有重要意义。该文以功能材料为核心,梳理了适配体、分子印迹、光电材料、碳纳米材料、有机框架材料等新型功能材料的最新发展,重点阐述了功能材料在构建新烟碱类杀虫剂电化学传感器中的突出作用、优缺点及最新进展,并对基于功能材料的各类新烟碱类杀虫剂电化学传感器的未来发展进行了展望,以期为其深入研究与应用提供参考。     

Rapid analysis of organic farming insecticides in soil and produce using ultra-performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry

A new method for the analysis of three ecological insecticides, namely azadyrachtin, spinosad (sum of spinosyn A and spinosyn D) and rotenone, in produce and soil samples is presented. Investigated compounds are one of the most significant insecticides authorized for organic farming crop protection in many countries. Extraction of the pesticides from plant and soil matrices was performed by using a modified quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe (QuEChERS) method. The method entailed a single extraction of the investigated compounds with acidified acetonitrile followed by a dispersive solid-phase extraction cleanup step prior to the final determination by reverse-phase ultra-performance liquid chromatography/tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). Validation studies were carried out on cabbage, tomato and soil samples. Recoveries of the spiked samples were in the range between 67% and 108%, depending on the matrix and the spiking level. Relative standard deviations for all matrix–compound combinations did not exceed 12%. The limits of quantification were ≤0.01 mg kg⁻¹ in all cases, except for azadirachtin. The developed method was applied to the analysis of real samples originating from organic farming production.     

Extensible automated dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction

In this study, a convenient and extensible automated ionic liquid-based in situ dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction (automated IL-based in situ DLLME) was developed. 1-Octyl-3-methylimidazolium bis[(trifluoromethane)sulfonyl]imide ([C₈MIM]NTf₂) is formed through the reaction between [C₈MIM]Cl and lithium bis[(trifluoromethane)sulfonyl]imide (LiNTf₂) to extract the analytes. Using a fully automatic SPE workstation, special SPE columns packed with nonwoven polypropylene (NWPP) fiber, and a modified operation program, the procedures of the IL-based in situ DLLME, including the collection of a water sample, injection of an ion exchange solvent, phase separation of the emulsified solution, elution of the retained extraction phase, and collection of the eluent into vials, can be performed automatically. The developed approach, coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography–diode array detection (HPLC–DAD), was successfully applied to the detection and concentration determination of benzoylurea (BU) insecticides in water samples. Parameters affecting the extraction performance were investigated and optimized. Under the optimized conditions, the proposed method achieved extraction recoveries of 80% to 89% for water samples. The limits of detection (LODs) of the method were in the range of 0.16–0.45 ng mL⁻¹. The intra-column and inter-column relative standard deviations (RSDs) were <8.6%. Good linearity (r > 0.9986) was obtained over the calibration range from 2 to 500 ng mL⁻¹. The proposed method opens a new avenue for automated DLLME that not only greatly expands the range of viable extractants, especially functional ILs but also enhances its application for various detection methods. Furthermore, multiple samples can be processed simultaneously, which accelerates the sample preparation and allows the examination of a large number of samples.     

A Disposable Biosensor for Organophosphorus Nerve Agents Based on Carbon Nanotubes Modified Thick Film Strip Electrode

A disposable biosensor based on acetylcholinesterase‐functionalized acid purified multi‐wall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) modified thick film strip electrode for organophosphorus (OP) insecticides was developed. The degree of inhibition of the enzyme acteylcholinesterase (AChE) by OP compounds was determined by measuring the electrooxidation current of the thiocholine generated by the AChE catalyzed hydrolysis of acteylthiocholine (ATCh). The large surface area and electro‐catalytic activity of carbon nanotubes lowered the overpotential for thiocholine oxidation to 200 mV (vs. Ag/AgCl) without the use of mediating redox species and enzyme immobilization by physical adsorption. The biosensor detected as low as 0.5 nM (0.145 ppb) of the model organophosphate nerve agent paraoxon with good precision, electrode to electrode reproducibility and stability. Analysis of real water sample using the sensor demonstrated the feasibility of the application of the sensor for on site monitoring of OP compounds.