Development of a multi-residue method for the determination of organic micropollutants in water, sediment and mussels using gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry

This study describes the development of a multiresidue method based on gas chromatography-electron ionization-tandem mass spectrometry (GC-EI-MS/MS) for the detection of sixteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), five phthalate esters (PEs), seven polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), six polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), six alkylphenols (APs), three organochlorined pesticides and their isomers or degradation products (OCPs) and bisphenol A in seawater, river water, wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluents, sediments and mussels. Solid phase extraction (SPE) was used for the extraction of target analytes in aqueous samples, and ultrasound assisted extraction for solid samples. GC-EI-MS/MS acquisition conditions in selected reaction monitoring (SRM) using two transitions per compound were optimized. In this way, quantification and unequivocal identification of organic micropollutants were performed in compliance with the Decision 2002/657/EC. Good linearity responses with coefficients of determination higher than 0.99 were obtained. Methodological detection limits (MDLs) in seawater ranged from 0.1 to 6 ng L(-1); in river water from 0.1 to 4.8 ng L(-1); in WWTP effluents from 1 to 75 ng L(-1); in sediments from 1 to 150 ng g(-1) and in mussels from 1 to 125 ng g(-1). MDLs and recovery yields were compared with other published methods and similarities or even improvements were achieved. The optimized method was applied to analyze five samples from each matrix collected in coastal areas, showing its potential use for marine pollution monitoring.     

Commercial lateral flow devices for rapid detection of peanut (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Arachis hypogaea)</Emphasis> and hazelnut (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Corylus avellana)</Emphasis> cross-contamination in the industrial production of cookies

Lateral flow devices (LFDs) are qualitative immunochromatographic tests for the rapid and specific detection of target analytes. We investigated commercially available LFDs for their ability to detect potentially allergenic peanut and hazelnut in raw cookie dough and chocolate, two important food matrices in the industrial production of cookies. Each three commercial LFDs for the detection of hazelnut and peanut were performed according to the manufacturers’ instructions. All LFDs had comparably satisfactory specificity that was investigated with a variety of characteristic foods and food ingredients used in the production of cookies. In concordance with hazelnut-specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), walnut was the most cross-reactive food for hazelnut-specific LFD. The sensitivity was verified in raw cookie doughs and chocolates that were either spiked with peanut or hazelnut between 1 and 25 mg/kg, respectively. Two hazelnut-specific LFDs detected hazelnut at a level of 3.5 mg/kg in both matrices, whereas the third LFD detected hazelnut at a level of 3.9 mg/kg in dough and 12.5 mg/kg in chocolate. Two peanut-specific LFDs detected peanut at a level of 1 mg/kg in both matrices. The third LFD detected peanut at a level of 14.2 mg/kg in chocolate and 4 mg/kg in dough. In conclusion, specific and sensitive LFD were identified for each hazelnut and peanut, having a level of sensitivity that is comparable to commercial ELISA for the investigated matrices. Such sensitive, specific, and rapid tests are useful analytical tools for allergen screening and sanitation in the industrial manufacture of foods.     

Two Years of Pesticides Monitoring in a Belgian Watershed

A monitoring study was carried out in 1998-1999 on a medium-sized (c. 4580 km²) watershed of the Dyle (or Dijle) river in central Belgium, composed of both rural and urbanized areas. This watershed may be considered as representative of a large part of the country. Samples were taken each month from seven sites along the course of the river, plus one from its major affluent the Demer. The eight molecules monitored were the main herbicides used on the major crops in the area, plus some used in nonagricultural sectors. The concentrations found were mostly in the 0-3 μg/L range, with some peaks between 3 and 14 μg/L. The averages over all spring and summer samples analyzed ranged from 0.14 (bentazone) to 1.54 μg/L (diuron). Time and space specific patterns could be observed.     

Determination of nitrous acid in air using wet effluent diffusion denuder-FIA technique

A sensitive and fast method for the determination of nitrous acid (HONO) in air is described. The method combines a continuous collection of nitrous acid into a thin film of absorption liquid in a cylindrical wet effluent diffusion denuder (CWEDD) and on-line analysis of collected nitrous acid at the denuder concentrate employing a flow-injection analysis (FIA) where nitrous acid is oxidized into peroxynitrous acid and a chemiluminescent light emitted during the reaction of peroxynitrite with luminol is detected. Various absorption solutions (carbonate, bicarbonate, phosphate) as well as deionized water were compared from point of view of collection efficiency of nitrous acid at the CWEDD and selectivity and sensitivity of nitrous acid determination in air.All tested liquids provide quantitative collection of HONO in the CWEDD at the air flow rate of 1 L min⁻¹. The detection limit of nitrous acid of 15 ppt (v/v) is the same for all tested liquids. Small positive interference of nitrogen dioxide and peroxyacetylnitrate has been found. The lowest interference of NO₂ was found for 1 × 10⁻⁴ M NaHCO₃ (pH 6.4; 0.18%) while for deionized water interference of NO₂ (0.28%) was slightly higher. The lowest interference of peroxyacetylnitrate was found for deionized water (1.46%). No enhanced formation of HONO inside the cylindrical wet effluent diffusion denuder was observed for simultaneous bringing of nitrogen dioxide together with phenol, p-cresol, guaiacol, catechol, o-nitrophenol as well as with n-octane, n-nonane, n-decane, isoprene, α-pinene, β-pinene, camphene, 3-carene, α-phellandrene, S-limonene, benzene, toluene or o-xylene in comparison with formation of HONO only in the presence NO₂.Deionized water was chosen as the optimum absorption liquid for the sampling of atmospheric nitrous acid at the CWEDD as well as for FIA chemiluminescent detection. The time resolution is 70 s and the response time is 164 s. The calibration curve is linear over 4 orders of magnitude (0.045-450 ppb HONO). The CWEDD-FIA technique has been applied to the measurement of nitrous acid in urban air.     

能力验证及其评价

The definitions, purposes and uses of proficiency testing and interlaboratory comparison were expounded in detail. Main types of proficiency testing were illustrated. Special emphases were made on the organization, practice and evaluation of the planning of proficiency testing. Related policies about proficiency testing given by the China National Accreditation Board for Laboratories （CNAL） were also briefly introduced.     

On-line Cutting Quality Recognition in Milling Using a Radical Basis Function Neural Network

Tool wear, chatter vibration, chip breaking and built-up edge are main phenomena to be monitored in modern manufacturing processes, which are considered as important factors to the quality of products.They are closely related to the cutting parameters, which are to be selected in manufacturing process.However, it is very difficult to measure directly the cutting quality based on on-line monitoring.In this study, the relationship between the cutting parameters and cutting quality is analyzed.A Radical Basis Function (RBF) neural network based on-line quality recognition scheme is also presented, which monitors the level of surface roughness.The experimental results reveal that the RBF neural network has a high prediction success rate.     

粮食流通体制改革与收购资金封闭运行

农业问题和粮食问题既是改革的起点，又是改革的重点和难点，新时期流通体制改革和购销工作的重中之重是：敞开收购农民余粮，顺价销售，收购资金封闭运行，即所谓“三项政策，一项改革”。文章就这三项政策的内部关系，结合农发行工作实际，对实现收购资金封闭运行提出一些见解及构想。     

脑脓肿42例诊治分析

目的：总结42例脑脓肿诊治经验及效果.方法：对42例脑脓肿病人15例施立体定向置管抽吸引流术,12例钻孔脓肿穿刺置管引流术,15例脑脓肿切除术..结果：治愈40例,重残1例,死亡1例.结论：CT引导立体定向穿刺置管抽吸引流术手术损伤小,操作简便,定位精确,安全可靠.     

智能化数字用户环路倍增系统

利用语音压缩技术和ＩＳＤＮＵ接口实现的数字用户环路倍增设备，可在一对用户线上传输多路高质量的话音或数据。介绍了该系统的技术基础、传输结构和软硬实现及其监控管理功能。     

程控交换机远程监控管理系统

叙述了程控交换机集中监控管理的必要性和可行性，设计了监控系统的硬件网络拓扑结构和应用软件模块，给出了系统所能完成的功能。