Voltammetric sensor for nitrite determination based on its electrocatalytic reduction at the surface of p-duroquinone modified carbon paste electrode

A p-duroquinone (tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone) modified carbon paste electrode (DMCPE) was employed to study the electrocatalytic reduction of nitrite in aqueous solutions using cyclic voltammetry (CV), double potential-step chronoamperometry, and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). It has found that under an optimum condition (pH 1.00), the reduction of nitrite at the surface of DMCPE occurs at a potential of about 660 mV less negative than that of an unmodified carbon paste electrode (CPE). The catalytic rate constant, k′_h, based on Andrieux and Saveant theoretical model was calculated as for scan rate 10 mV s^-1. Also, the apparent diffusion coefficient, D _app, was found as 2.5 × 10^–10 and 3.61 × 10^–5 cm² s^-1 for p-duroquinone in carbon paste matrix and nitrite in aqueous buffered solution, respectively. The values for αn_α were estimated to be −0.65 and −0.19 for the reduction of nitrite at the surface of DMCPE and CPE, respectively. The electrocatalytic reduction peak currents showed a linear dependence on the nitrite concentration, and a linear analytical curve was obtained in the ranges of 5.0 × 10^–5 M to 8.0 × 10^–3 M and 6.0 × 10^–6 M to 8.0 × 10^–4 M of nitrite concentration with CV and DPV methods, respectively. The detection limits (2σ) were determined as 2.5 × 10^–5 M and 4.3 × 10^–6 M by CV and DPV methods. This method was also applied as a simple, selective and precise method for determination of nitrite in real samples (the weak liquor from the wood and paper factory of Mazandaran province in Iran) by using a standard addition method.     

Fabrication of modified TiO2 nanoparticle carbon paste electrode for simultaneous determination of dopamine, uric acid, and l-cysteine

A carbon paste electrode, modified with 2, 2′-[1,7-hepthandiylbis(nitriloethylidyne)]-bis-hydroquinone and TiO₂ nanoparticles, was used for the simultaneous determination of dopamine (DA), uric acid (UA), and l-cysteine. The study was carried out by using cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, and square wave voltammetry (SWV) techniques. Some kinetic parameters such as the electron transfer coefficient (α) and heterogeneous rate constant (k_s) were also determined for the DA oxidation. A dynamic range of 8.0–1400 μM, with the detection limit of 8.4 × 10⁻⁷ M for DA, was obtained using SWV (pH = 7.0). The prepared electrode was successfully applied for the determination of DA, UA, and l-cysteine in real samples.     

在线捕集分离联用技术对食品调料中砷形态分析方法研究

成功建立了冷捕集-气相色谱-氢化物发生-原子荧光光谱分析测定食品调料(酱油和醋)中砷形态的方法。以脱脂棉为分离介质,用液氮对样品中生成的气态砷化合物进行冷捕集,常温下不同砷形态化合物即可以实现基线分离,随后被原子荧光光谱检测。实验考查了酸介质的种类和酸度、KBH₄溶液的浓度、反应时间以及载气(He)的流量等实验条件对测定结果的影响。结果表明,在优化后的实验条件下,方法对As(Ⅲ),As(Ⅴ),MMA(Ⅴ)和DMA(Ⅴ)的检出限分别为0.2,0.2,0.3,0.8 ng·mL-1,对酱油和醋As(Ⅲ),As(Ⅴ),MMA(Ⅴ)和DMA(Ⅴ)的回收率为93.07%～103.54%。与传统的液相色谱分离方法相比,该方法不用对样品进行特殊前处理,分析速度快,灵敏度高,适合于对食品调料中砷形态尤其是无机砷形态的准确、快速分析测定。     

Synchrotron XANES and ED‐XRF analyses of fine‐paste ware from 13th to 14th century maritime Southeast Asia

The combination of energy dispersive X‐ray fluorescence (ED‐XRF) and synchrotron X‐ray absorption near‐edge structure (XANES) provides the detailed composition of fine‐paste ware (FPW) kendis, dated back to 13th–14th century maritime Southeast Asia. Sources of clay and production sites were classified according to Al₂O₃, SiO₂, α‐Fe₂O₃ and γ‐Fe₂O₃ as well as trace elements. The similarities based on these components provided another evidence of a trade route between Kota Cina in North Sumatra of Indonesia and Kok Moh on Satingphra Peninsula, a well‐known production area in present‐day Thailand. In additions, the uniquely large contribution of α‐Fe₂O₃ in XANES spectra suggests that Nakhon Si Thammarat province of Thailand could also be one of FPW production areas in maritime Southeast Asia. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A micromechanical model for porous materials with a reinforced matrix

In this study a micromechanical model is proposed for ductile porous material whose matrix is reinforced by small inclusions. The solid phase is described by a pressure sensitive plastic model. Based on works of Maghous et al. [6], a macroscopic plastic criterion is firstly obtained by using a two-step homogenization procedure. The effect of porosity at the mesoscale and the influence of inclusions at the microscale are taken into account simultaneously by this criterion. With a non-associated plastic flow rule, the micro-macro model is applied to modeling of mechanical behavior of a cement paste. In particular, we have considered at the microscopic scale the formation of calcite grains by carbonation process in the solid matrix. The studied cement paste is then seen as a reinforced matrix–pore system. Comparisons between numerical results and experimental data show that the proposed model is able to capture the main features of the mechanical behavior of the studied material.     

Characteristics of Bacterial Strains with Desirable Flavor Compounds from Korean Traditional Fermented Soybean Paste (Doenjang)

To identify and analyze the characteristics of the microorganisms involved in the formation of the desirable flavor of Doenjang, a total of 179 strains were isolated from ninety-four Doenjang collected from six regions in South Korea, and fourteen strains were selected through a sensory evaluation of the aroma of each culture. The enzyme activities of amylase, protease and lipase was shown in the various strains. Bacillus sp.-K3, Bacillus sp.-K4 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens-J2 showed relatively high protease activity, at 317.1 U, 317.3 U and 319.5 U, respectively. The Bacillus sp.-K1 showed the highest lipase activity at 2453.6 U. In the case of amylase, Bacillus subtilis-H6 showed the highest activity at 4105.5 U. The results of the PCA showed that Bacillus subtilis-H2, Bacillus subtilis-H3, and Bacillus sp.-K2 were closely related to the production of 3-hydroxy-2-butanone (23.51%~43.37%), and that Bacillus subtilis-H5 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens-J2 were significantly associated with the production of phenethyl alcohol (0.39% and 0.37%). The production of peptides was observed to vary among the Bacillus cultures such as Val-Val-Pro-Pro-Phe-Leu and Pro-Ala-Glu-Val-Leu-Asp-Ile. These peptides are precursors of related volatile flavor compounds created in Doenjang via the enzymatic or non-enzymatic route; it is expected that these strains could be used to enhance the flavor of Doenjang.     

pharmaceutical and biological samples using modified multiwall carbon nanotubes paste electrode

A carbon paste electrode(CPE) chemically modified with multiwall carbon nanotubes and ferrocene(FC) was used as a selective electrochemical sensor for the simultaneous determination of trace amounts of cysteamine(CA) and folic acid(FA).This modified electrode showed very efficient electrocatalytic activity for the anodic oxidation of CA.The peak current of differential pulse voltammograms of CA and FA increased linearly with their concentration in the ranges of 0.7-200μmol/L CA and 5.0- 700μmol/L FA.The detection limits for CA and FA were 0.3μmol/L and 2.0μmoI/L,respectively.The diffusion coefficient(D) and transfer coefficient(α) of CA were also determined.These conditions are sufficient to allow determination of CA and FA both individually and simultaneously.     

沙丁胺醇在SDBS现场自组装膜与［BnMIM］PF6复合修饰碳糊电极上的电催化氧化及电分析方法

研究了沙丁胺醇(SAL)在表面活性剂十二烷基苯磺酸钠(SDBS)现场自组装膜与离子液体1-苄基-3-甲基咪唑六氟磷酸盐([BnMIM]PF6)复合修饰碳糊电极(SDBS-[BnMIM]PF6/CPE)上的电催化氧化行为和电化学动力学性质。实验结果表明,SDBS-[BnMIM]PF6/CPE对SAL的电化学氧化具有良好的催化作用。用循环伏安法(CV)和计时电流法(CA)测得SAL在SDBS-[BnMIM]PF6/CPE上的电极反应过程动力学参数。用方波伏安法(SWV)测得SAL氧化峰电流(Ipa)与其浓度在9.0×10-5～1.0×10-3mol.L-1范围内呈良好的线性关系,检出限(S/N=3)为1.08×10-6mol.L-1。运用该方法对市售吸入用沙丁胺醇溶液中SAL的含量进行了测定,结果满意。     

牙膏中三氯生的高效液相色谱法检测

利用甲醇超声提取牙膏样品中的三氯生,采用高效液相色谱法(紫外检测器)测定了其含量;探讨了最佳提取和色谱检测条件.结果表明,该方法对牙膏中三氯生的检出限为1.0μg/g,在三氯生浓度10.5～210mg/L范围内线性关系良好,相关系数R=0.999 98;样品加标回收率为99.81%～103.33%,相对标准偏差为0.03%.该方法具有简便、快速、准确、灵敏的优点,适用于牙膏中三氯生的测定.