The phytotoxicity and antioxidative adaptations of lead （Pb） accumulating ecotype （AE） and non-accumulating ecotype （NAE） of Sedum alfredii Hance were investigated under different Pb treatments involving 0, 0.02...The phytotoxicity and antioxidative adaptations of lead （Pb） accumulating ecotype （AE） and non-accumulating ecotype （NAE） of Sedum alfredii Hance were investigated under different Pb treatments involving 0, 0.02 mmol/L Pb, 0.1 mmol/L Pb and 0.1 mmol/L Pb/0.1 mmol/L ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid （EDTA） for 6days. With the increasing Pb level, the Pb concentration in the shoots of AE plants enhanced accordingly, and EDTA supply helped 51% of Pb translocation to shoots of AE compared with those treated with 0.1 mmol/L Pb alone. Moreover, the presence of EDTA alleviated Pb phytotoxicity through changes in plant biomass, root morphology and chlorophyll contents. Lead toxicity induced hydrogen peroxide （H2O2） accumulation and lipid peroxidation in both ecotypes of S. alfredii. The activities of superoxide dismutase （SOD）, guaiacol peroxidase （G-POD）, ascorbate peroxidase, and dehydroascorbate reductase elevated in both leaves and roots of AE as well as in leaves of NAE with the increasing Pb levels, but SOD and G-POD declined in roots of NAE. Enhancement in glutathione reductase activity was only detected in roots of NAE while a depression in catalase activity was recorded in the leaves of NAE. A significant enhancement in glutathione and ascorbic acid （AsA） levels occurred in both ecotypes exposed to Pb and Pb/EDTA treatment compared with the control, however, the differences between these two treatments were insignificant. The dehydroascorbate （DHA） contents in roots of both ecotypes were 1.41 to 11.22-fold higher than those in leaves, whereas the ratios of AsA to DHA （1.38 to 6.84） in leaves altering more to the reduced AsA form were much higher than those in roots. These results suggested that antioxidative enzymes and antioxidants play an important role in counteracting Pb stress in S. alfredii.展开更多
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid （EDTA） irrigation on demineralization rate of dentine located in the apical third of root canal walls. Teeth were divided int...The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid （EDTA） irrigation on demineralization rate of dentine located in the apical third of root canal walls. Teeth were divided into A and B two groups. In group A, all of the teeth was irrigated with EDTA and NaOCI （sodium hypochlorite）, followed by cutting the apical third into slices longitudinally to examine the influence of EDTA on different portions of apical third of root canal. In group B, the apical third of a tooth was firstly cut into slices longitudinally, followed by coating the root canal walls with EDTA to in-situ observe the demineralization of dentine with different time. It was found that the influence of EDTA on root-canal was gradually increased from the apical to the upper end of the apical third for group A. In addition, the demineralization rate of dentine was remarkable in the first 25 min for group B. The diffusion of EDTA into root dentine would lead to potential damage to the dentine. Furthermore, demineralization rate curve was calculated.展开更多
An environmentally benign biodegradable chelant,polyepoxysuccinic acid(PESA),was used to separate heavy metals from sewage sludge from the Shanghai Taopu Wastewater Treatment Plant,China,based on chemical extraction t...An environmentally benign biodegradable chelant,polyepoxysuccinic acid(PESA),was used to separate heavy metals from sewage sludge from the Shanghai Taopu Wastewater Treatment Plant,China,based on chemical extraction technology.The extraction of chromium(Cr) from sewage sludge with an aqueous solution of PESA was studied under various conditions.It was found that the extraction of Cr using PESA was more efficient than that using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid(EDTA) and S,S-ethylenediaminedisuccinic acid(EDDS) under similar conditions.PESA was capable of extracting Cr from the sewage sludge,and the extraction efficiency was obviously dependent on both the pH and the concentration of the chelating reagent.The extraction efficiency decreased gradually with increasing pH,and the dependence on pH decreased as the concentration of PESA increased.The extraction efficiency reached 58% under conditions of pH = 4 and a ratio of PESA to total heavy metals of 10:1.The extraction efficiency was maintained above 40% within the pH range from 1 to 7 at the high ratio of PESA to total heavy metals of 10:1.Comparing the contents of heavy metals in the sewage sludge before and after the extraction,it was found that the extracted Cr came mainly from the reducible and oxidizable fractions.展开更多
Summary： This study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of solution form of 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid （EDTA） on removing smear layer of root canals at different exposure time periods and to provide sc...Summary： This study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of solution form of 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid （EDTA） on removing smear layer of root canals at different exposure time periods and to provide scientific basis for EDTA as a choice of root canal irrigation in clinical practice. Twenty-five single-rooted teeth were randomly divided into 5 groups： control group （group A） was given 2.5% NaOC1, and 4 experimental groups were given 2.5% NaOC1 and 17% EDTA, including groups B, C, D and E with exposure time of 1, 3, 5 and 7 min, respectively. After preparation of the root canals, the teeth were split along their longitudinal axis, and the root sections were examined under scanning elec- tron microscope for evaluation of smear layer removal and erosion on the surface of the root canal walls. The specimens in group B showed presence of smear layer on the walls of the root canal with no statistical difference from that in group A （P〉0.05）. In groups C and D, partial removal of smear layer was obtained, and there was no significant difference between the two groups （P〉0.05）, but there was significant difference in removal of smear layer between group C and group B （P〈0.05）. Root canal walls in group E specimens showed almost complete removal of smear layer, and the removal of smear layer was significantly different from that in group D （P〈0.01）. There was no significant change in the structure of the surface of root canal for each sample. It was concluded that combined irrigation with 17% EDTA and 2.5% NaOC1 could remove the smear layer with no significant alteration in dentinal structure when the chelating agent was applied for 7 min. At 3 and 5 min of application, partial removal of smear layer was observed and at 1 min negligible removal of smear layer was achieved.展开更多
The iron chelators can be utilized in target cells to improve 5-aminolaevulinic acid （ALA）-based photodynamic therapy （PDT）. The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of two kinds of iron chelators, desfe...The iron chelators can be utilized in target cells to improve 5-aminolaevulinic acid （ALA）-based photodynamic therapy （PDT）. The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of two kinds of iron chelators, desferrioxamine （DFO） and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid （EDTA） on the enhancement of ALA-PDT. HaCat cells were cultured in medium containing 2.0 mmol/L of ALA and 0.5 mmol/L of DFO or EDTA. After 3-h incubation in the dark, the concentration of cellular pro-toporphyrin Ⅸ （PpⅨ） was detected by high performance liquid chromatography （HPLC）, and the fluorescence of PpⅨ was observed at 630 nm emission under confocal laser scanning microscope. For PDT, HaCat cells were irradiated using 632.8 nm laser, and the fractions of apoptotic and necrotic cells were flow cytometrically assayed. Related differences in morphology and ultrastructure of Ha-Cat cells were observed using optical microscope or transmission electron microscope. Compared to incubation with ALA alone, the addition of DFO or EDTA increased the concentration of cellular PpⅨ and the fluorescent density of PpⅨ, and also increased cell death ratio after PDT. PDT using ALA plus DFO produced the highest cellular PpⅨ level, greatest cell death ratio and most severe structural damage to the cells. It was concluded that both DFO and EDTA could enhance ALA-based PpⅨ production and PDT. Compared to the non-specific iron chelator of EDTA, the specific chelator, DFO, showed more potential for the enhancement.展开更多
A new positively thermo-sensitive hydrogel was designed and synthesized by a condensation polymerization reaction of ethylenediaminetetraacetic dianhydride（EDTAD） and piperazine（PA） to give poly（ethylenediaminete...A new positively thermo-sensitive hydrogel was designed and synthesized by a condensation polymerization reaction of ethylenediaminetetraacetic dianhydride（EDTAD） and piperazine（PA） to give poly（ethylenediaminetetraacetic dianhydride-copiperazine） （PEP）.The obtained polymers＇ structure was characterized by FTIR and ^（13）C NMR.The backbone of the polymer linked by amide bond and abundant of carboxyl groups as pendant group could form strong intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bond at lower temperature and dissociate at higher temperature,resulting in the polymer with thermo-sensitivity.The aqueous solution of PEP at lower temperature（〈20℃） showed micro-gel formation and transformed to transparent solution at higher temperature（〉40℃）.Transition temperature shifted to higher value with the increasing of concentration.The hydrogel exhibited reversible phase transition and the transmittance change was not weakened by multiple temperature changes.展开更多
Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)exhibiting reversible redox behaviors have been identified as promising candidates for constructing electrode materials in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).However,their extensive applicati...Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)exhibiting reversible redox behaviors have been identified as promising candidates for constructing electrode materials in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).However,their extensive application has been limited due to finite redox sites and poor structural stability.In this study,we design and synthesize a novel polyimide covalent organic framework(PI-COF)using the traditional solvothermal method and successfully apply it as an anode material for LIBs.The large conjugated structure of PI-COF accelerates charge transfer,while its large surface area provides more active sites,making PI-COF an attractive anode material for LIBs.Furthermore,the PI-COF anode material demonstrates high reversible specific capacity and excellent long-term cycling stability due to its COF characteristics.Specifically,the PI-COF electrodes deliver a specific capacity of 800 m Ah/g at a current density of 200 m A/g after 200 cycles,while a specific capacity of 450 m Ah/g at a current density of 1000 m A/g is sustained after 800 cycles.The outstanding lithium storage capacity,particularly the satisfactory long-term cycling stability,establishes PI-COF as a promising material for LIBs.展开更多
The recovery and subsequent reuse of heavy metal ions from industrial wastewater are crucial for promoting sustainable development,but they also presen significant challenges.In this article,ethylenediaminetetraacetic...The recovery and subsequent reuse of heavy metal ions from industrial wastewater are crucial for promoting sustainable development,but they also presen significant challenges.In this article,ethylenediaminetetraacetic dianhydride(EDTAD),which possesses strong metal chelating ability,is covalently attached to MIL-101-NH_(2)(Fe),resulting in a significant improvement in the removal rate of heavy metal ions in wastewater.Furthermore,the recovered waste metal ions are transformed into high-performance FeNi_(3)/NiFe_(2)O_(4)@NC dual-functional oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)catalysts.Specifically,FeNi_(3)/NiFe_(2)O_(4)@NC exhibits outstanding OER performance,with only a264 mV overpotential at 10 mA·cm^(-2).Density functiona theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the synergistic effect of the FeNi_(3)/NiFe_(2)O_(4)@NC heterostructure can enhance conductivity,optimize the free energy of*to OH*during OER reaction,and promote catalytic reactivity.This work not only improves the removal rate of heavy metal ions but also obtains high-performance catalysts,while providing a new approach for the treatment and secondary utilization of heavy metal ion wastewater as well as the preparation of low-cost catalysts.展开更多
A novel degradable pH-sensitive hydrogel with pendent carboxyl groups was designed and synthesized from ethylenediaminetetraacetic dianhydride （EDTAh） and butanediamine （BDA） with dicyclohexylcarbodiimide （DCC） ...A novel degradable pH-sensitive hydrogel with pendent carboxyl groups was designed and synthesized from ethylenediaminetetraacetic dianhydride （EDTAh） and butanediamine （BDA） with dicyclohexylcarbodiimide （DCC） as a condensating agent and BDA as a crosslinking agent. The obtained polymers were characterized by ^13C NMR, ^1H NMR and FTIR. The swelling experiments of the hydrogel in pH 3, 7, and 12 media indicated much higher swelling ratio in pH 12 media than in pH 3 and pH 7 media, exhibiting sound pH sensitivity. The pH sensitivity of this type of hydrogel may be regulated through controlling the type and the dose of the crosslinking agent.展开更多
Objective: Increasing the emergence of Metallo-β-lactamase (MBL) producing gram-negative bacteria and their dexterous horizontal transmission demands rapid and accurate detection. This study was conducted to determin...Objective: Increasing the emergence of Metallo-β-lactamase (MBL) producing gram-negative bacteria and their dexterous horizontal transmission demands rapid and accurate detection. This study was conducted to determine a suitable method to promptly detect MBL-producing gram-negative bacteria. Methods: A total of 103 gram-negative bacteria were identified from various clinical samples at a tertiary care hospital in Dhaka city. MBL producers were detected by two phenotypic methods, the Disk Potentiation Test (DPT) and the Double Disk Synergy Test (DDST) based on β-lactam chelator combinations where EDTA/SMA has been used as an inhibitor and Imipenem, Ceftazidime as substrates. Results: 103 isolates which were identified as Escherichia coli spp, Klebsiella spp, Pseudomonas spp, Acinetobacter spp, Proteus spp, Providencia spp were found to be multidrug-resistant in antibiogram test. Isolates showed complete resistance (100%) to Imipenem, Meropenem, and Amoxiclav. The highest carbapenem-resistant etiological agents were Acinetobacter spp 40 (38.8%) followed by Pseudomonas spp 27 (26.2%), Klebsiella spp 26 (25.2%), Escherichia coli 8 (7.8%), Proteus spp 1 (1%) and Providencia spp 1 (1%). DPT method detected significantly (p = 0.000009) a higher number of MBL-producers (Imipenem with 0.5 M EDTA n = 61, 59.2% & Ceftazidime with 0.5 M EDTA n = 56, 54.4%) compared to the DDST method (Imipenem -0.5 M EDTA n = 43, 41.7%, Imipenem – SMA n = 38, 36.9% & Ceftazidime -0.5 M EDTA n = 15, 14.6%). Conclusion: Pieces of evidence suggest that DPT is a more sensitive method than DDST and could be recommended for identifying MBL-producing bacteria in Bangladeshi hospitals for the proper management of patients, to reduce time constraints and treatment costs.展开更多
A new cadmium（Ⅱ） coordination polymer,namely,[KCd2（edta）I]n（1,H4edta = ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid）,has been prepared and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Crystallographic data...A new cadmium（Ⅱ） coordination polymer,namely,[KCd2（edta）I]n（1,H4edta = ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid）,has been prepared and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Crystallographic data for 1：C10H12Cd2IKN2O8,Mr = 679.02,monoclinic,space group P21/n,a = 9.870（5）,b = 8.989（4）,c = 19.082（10） ,β = 104.581（10）o,V = 1638.5（13） 3,Z = 4,Dc = 2.753 g/cm3,μ = 4.776 mm-1,F（000） = 1272,the final R = 0.0473 and wR = 0.1311 for 2846 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（I）.Polymer 1 features a 2-D layered structure,in which each edta4-ligand chelates/bridges five adjacent six-/seven-coordinated Cd（Ⅱ） centers with all ten donors（eight oxygen and two nitrogen） involved with coordination.Additional iodide I-ions as counterions are bound to the Cd（Ⅱ） centers in a terminal mode and the potassium K＋ ions are located in the layers and surrounded by O and I atoms from neighboring environment.The thermal stability of 1 has been discussed.展开更多
The crystal and molecular structures of the Na[Gd Ⅲ(edta)(H_2O)_3]·5H_2O (edta=ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) and Na_4[Gd Ⅲ(dtpa)(H_2O)]_2·14H_2O (dtpa=diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid) complexes were ...The crystal and molecular structures of the Na[Gd Ⅲ(edta)(H_2O)_3]·5H_2O (edta=ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) and Na_4[Gd Ⅲ(dtpa)(H_2O)]_2·14H_2O (dtpa=diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid) complexes were determined by single-crystal X-ray structure analyses. The crystal of the Na[Gd Ⅲ(edta)(H_2O)_3]·5H_2O belongs to orthorhombic crystal system and Fdd2 space group. The crystal data are as follows: a =1.9424(7)nm,b =3.5496(12)nm,c =1.2125(4)nm,V =8.360(5)nm 3,Z =16,M =612.63,D _c=1.947 g·cm (-3),μ =3.274 mm (-1) and F (000)=4880. The final R and wR values are 0.0295 and 0.0677 for 3102 [ I>2.0σ(I) ] unique reflections,and 0.0328 and 0.0695 for all 8269 reflections,respectively. The [Gd Ⅲ(edta)(H_2O)_3]-complex anion has a nine-coordinate pseudo-monocapped square antiprismatic structure in which the nine coordinate atoms,two N and seven O are from one edta ligand and three coordinate water molecules. The crystal of the Na_4[Gd Ⅲ(dtpa)(H_2O)]_2·14H_2O belongs to monoclinic crystal system and P2(1)/n space group. The crystal data are as follows: a =1.4894(6)nm,b =1.7987(7)nm, c =1.9600(7)nm,β =99.496(7),V =5.179(3)nm3,Z=4,M =1471.44,D _c=1.841 g·cm (-3),μ =2.676 mm (-1) and F (000)=2872. The final R and wR are 0.0435 and 0.0979 for 8929 [ I>2.0σ(I) ] unique reflections,and 0.0820 and 0.1167 for all 20717 reflections,respectively. The total complex moleculue is composed of two close parts in structure. The [Gd Ⅲ(dtpa)(H_2O)] (2-) complex anion in the every part has a nine-coordinate structure with distorted monocapped square antiprismatic prism,in which the dtpa coordinates with central Gd Ⅲ ion acting as a octadentate ligand with three N atoms and five O atoms,and one water as the ninth ligand directly coordinates with central Gd Ⅲ ion.展开更多
The elevated solubility of zinc(Zn) in acid sulfate paddy soils can limit rice production and pose a risk of environmental pollution.However, little attention has been paid to the ligand-controlled release of Zn in th...The elevated solubility of zinc(Zn) in acid sulfate paddy soils can limit rice production and pose a risk of environmental pollution.However, little attention has been paid to the ligand-controlled release of Zn in these soils. Here we quantified the rate of ligandcontrolled Zn release in Thai acid sulfate paddy soils, using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid as the extractant. Sequential extractions were performed to obtain quantitative information on Zn fractions contributing to the ligand-controlled mechanisms. The amount of Zn released within 192 h varied significantly(8–43 mg kg^(-1)), which corresponded to 12%–40% of the total soil Zn, indicating that Zn solubility in most soils was relatively low and that Zn mainly occurred as residual phases. The kinetics of Zn release was well described by the power function model(r = 0.65–0.99, median = 0.87). The magnitude of initial Zn release(coefficient a) was significantly(P < 0.05) related to the aqua regia-soluble Zn. Easily mobile Zn, organically bound Zn, and Zn associated with Fe and Mn oxides also contributed to the ligand-controlled release mechanisms to various degrees. Our results provide a systematic understanding of Zn fractions and release from acid sulfate paddy soils, the dynamics of which have a significant influence on the availability, phytoextraction, and mobility of Zn in terrestrial and engineered environments.展开更多
The crystal and molecular structures of cydta (trans-1, 2-cyclohexanediaminetetraacetic acid) have been determined by single\|crystal X-ray structure analyses. The reasons that RE Ⅲ -edta and RE Ⅲ -cydta compl...The crystal and molecular structures of cydta (trans-1, 2-cyclohexanediaminetetraacetic acid) have been determined by single\|crystal X-ray structure analyses. The reasons that RE Ⅲ -edta and RE Ⅲ -cydta complexes select different coordinate structures were discussed and illustrated through the comparison of the molecular and crystal structures between edta and cydta, (NH_ 4 )\[Y Ⅲ (edta)(H_ 2 O)_ 3 \]\55H_ 2 O and (NH_ 4 )\[Y Ⅲ (cydta)(H_ 2 O)_ 2 \]\55H_ 2 O as well as (NH_ 4 )\[Gd Ⅲ (edta)(H_ 2 O)_ 3 \]\55H_ 2 O and (NH_ 4 )\[Gd Ⅲ (cydta) (H_ 2 O) _ 2 \]\55H_ 2 O complexes.展开更多
The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of Tooth Mousse （TM） application, smear layer removal, and storage time on resin-dentin microtensile bond strength （pTBS）. Dentin specimens were divided into two ...The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of Tooth Mousse （TM） application, smear layer removal, and storage time on resin-dentin microtensile bond strength （pTBS）. Dentin specimens were divided into two groups： （1） smear layer covered; （2） smear layer removed using 15% EDTA for 90 s. In each group, half the specimens were treated once with TM for 60 min. After bonding procedures using a two-step self-etching adhesive （Clearfil SE Bond （CSE）; Kuraray Medical, Tokyo, Japan）, an all-in-one adhesive （G-Bond （GB）; GC Corp, Tokyo, Japan）, and a total-etch adhesive （Adper Single Bond 2 （SB）; 3M ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA）, the specimens were stored for 3 d or 6 months in deionized water at 37 ℃, and pTBS was tested and analyzed. With the exception of SB （no TM application） and GB, the pTBS was significantly increased for CSE and SB using EDTA pre-conditioning and 3 d of storage （P≤0.001）. Bond strength of GB decreased significantly when using EDTA （3 d storage, P〈0.05）. TM application only increased the pTBS of GB （no EDTA） and SB （with EDTA） after 3 d （P≤0.02）. Comparing the adhesives after 3 d of storage, CSE exhibited the greatest pTBS values followed by GB and SB （P≤0.02）. The factors of adhesive, EDTA, and TM did not show any significant impact on pTBS when specimens were stored for 6 months （P〉0.05）. The additional application of TM and EDTA for cavity preparation seems only to have a short-term effect, and no influence on pTBS of dentin bonds after a period of 6 months.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20477039)the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team inUniversity (IRT0536)the State Key Basic Research and Develop-ment Plan of China from the Science and Technology Ministry of China(2002CB410804).
文摘The phytotoxicity and antioxidative adaptations of lead （Pb） accumulating ecotype （AE） and non-accumulating ecotype （NAE） of Sedum alfredii Hance were investigated under different Pb treatments involving 0, 0.02 mmol/L Pb, 0.1 mmol/L Pb and 0.1 mmol/L Pb/0.1 mmol/L ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid （EDTA） for 6days. With the increasing Pb level, the Pb concentration in the shoots of AE plants enhanced accordingly, and EDTA supply helped 51% of Pb translocation to shoots of AE compared with those treated with 0.1 mmol/L Pb alone. Moreover, the presence of EDTA alleviated Pb phytotoxicity through changes in plant biomass, root morphology and chlorophyll contents. Lead toxicity induced hydrogen peroxide （H2O2） accumulation and lipid peroxidation in both ecotypes of S. alfredii. The activities of superoxide dismutase （SOD）, guaiacol peroxidase （G-POD）, ascorbate peroxidase, and dehydroascorbate reductase elevated in both leaves and roots of AE as well as in leaves of NAE with the increasing Pb levels, but SOD and G-POD declined in roots of NAE. Enhancement in glutathione reductase activity was only detected in roots of NAE while a depression in catalase activity was recorded in the leaves of NAE. A significant enhancement in glutathione and ascorbic acid （AsA） levels occurred in both ecotypes exposed to Pb and Pb/EDTA treatment compared with the control, however, the differences between these two treatments were insignificant. The dehydroascorbate （DHA） contents in roots of both ecotypes were 1.41 to 11.22-fold higher than those in leaves, whereas the ratios of AsA to DHA （1.38 to 6.84） in leaves altering more to the reduced AsA form were much higher than those in roots. These results suggested that antioxidative enzymes and antioxidants play an important role in counteracting Pb stress in S. alfredii.
基金the financial support of the project from the Foundation of the Education Department of Liaoning Province(Grant No.L2013285)Science and Technology Planning Project of Shenyang City(Grant No.F11262-9-16)
文摘The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid （EDTA） irrigation on demineralization rate of dentine located in the apical third of root canal walls. Teeth were divided into A and B two groups. In group A, all of the teeth was irrigated with EDTA and NaOCI （sodium hypochlorite）, followed by cutting the apical third into slices longitudinally to examine the influence of EDTA on different portions of apical third of root canal. In group B, the apical third of a tooth was firstly cut into slices longitudinally, followed by coating the root canal walls with EDTA to in-situ observe the demineralization of dentine with different time. It was found that the influence of EDTA on root-canal was gradually increased from the apical to the upper end of the apical third for group A. In addition, the demineralization rate of dentine was remarkable in the first 25 min for group B. The diffusion of EDTA into root dentine would lead to potential damage to the dentine. Furthermore, demineralization rate curve was calculated.
基金Supported by the State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse Foundation,China (No. PCRRF09004)the Natural Science Foundation of the Education Department of Fujian Province of China (Nos. JK2011055 and HX200805)
文摘An environmentally benign biodegradable chelant,polyepoxysuccinic acid(PESA),was used to separate heavy metals from sewage sludge from the Shanghai Taopu Wastewater Treatment Plant,China,based on chemical extraction technology.The extraction of chromium(Cr) from sewage sludge with an aqueous solution of PESA was studied under various conditions.It was found that the extraction of Cr using PESA was more efficient than that using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid(EDTA) and S,S-ethylenediaminedisuccinic acid(EDDS) under similar conditions.PESA was capable of extracting Cr from the sewage sludge,and the extraction efficiency was obviously dependent on both the pH and the concentration of the chelating reagent.The extraction efficiency decreased gradually with increasing pH,and the dependence on pH decreased as the concentration of PESA increased.The extraction efficiency reached 58% under conditions of pH = 4 and a ratio of PESA to total heavy metals of 10:1.The extraction efficiency was maintained above 40% within the pH range from 1 to 7 at the high ratio of PESA to total heavy metals of 10:1.Comparing the contents of heavy metals in the sewage sludge before and after the extraction,it was found that the extracted Cr came mainly from the reducible and oxidizable fractions.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.2010JC030)
文摘Summary： This study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of solution form of 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid （EDTA） on removing smear layer of root canals at different exposure time periods and to provide scientific basis for EDTA as a choice of root canal irrigation in clinical practice. Twenty-five single-rooted teeth were randomly divided into 5 groups： control group （group A） was given 2.5% NaOC1, and 4 experimental groups were given 2.5% NaOC1 and 17% EDTA, including groups B, C, D and E with exposure time of 1, 3, 5 and 7 min, respectively. After preparation of the root canals, the teeth were split along their longitudinal axis, and the root sections were examined under scanning elec- tron microscope for evaluation of smear layer removal and erosion on the surface of the root canal walls. The specimens in group B showed presence of smear layer on the walls of the root canal with no statistical difference from that in group A （P〉0.05）. In groups C and D, partial removal of smear layer was obtained, and there was no significant difference between the two groups （P〉0.05）, but there was significant difference in removal of smear layer between group C and group B （P〈0.05）. Root canal walls in group E specimens showed almost complete removal of smear layer, and the removal of smear layer was significantly different from that in group D （P〈0.01）. There was no significant change in the structure of the surface of root canal for each sample. It was concluded that combined irrigation with 17% EDTA and 2.5% NaOC1 could remove the smear layer with no significant alteration in dentinal structure when the chelating agent was applied for 7 min. At 3 and 5 min of application, partial removal of smear layer was observed and at 1 min negligible removal of smear layer was achieved.
文摘The iron chelators can be utilized in target cells to improve 5-aminolaevulinic acid （ALA）-based photodynamic therapy （PDT）. The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of two kinds of iron chelators, desferrioxamine （DFO） and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid （EDTA） on the enhancement of ALA-PDT. HaCat cells were cultured in medium containing 2.0 mmol/L of ALA and 0.5 mmol/L of DFO or EDTA. After 3-h incubation in the dark, the concentration of cellular pro-toporphyrin Ⅸ （PpⅨ） was detected by high performance liquid chromatography （HPLC）, and the fluorescence of PpⅨ was observed at 630 nm emission under confocal laser scanning microscope. For PDT, HaCat cells were irradiated using 632.8 nm laser, and the fractions of apoptotic and necrotic cells were flow cytometrically assayed. Related differences in morphology and ultrastructure of Ha-Cat cells were observed using optical microscope or transmission electron microscope. Compared to incubation with ALA alone, the addition of DFO or EDTA increased the concentration of cellular PpⅨ and the fluorescent density of PpⅨ, and also increased cell death ratio after PDT. PDT using ALA plus DFO produced the highest cellular PpⅨ level, greatest cell death ratio and most severe structural damage to the cells. It was concluded that both DFO and EDTA could enhance ALA-based PpⅨ production and PDT. Compared to the non-specific iron chelator of EDTA, the specific chelator, DFO, showed more potential for the enhancement.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30870609)
文摘A new positively thermo-sensitive hydrogel was designed and synthesized by a condensation polymerization reaction of ethylenediaminetetraacetic dianhydride（EDTAD） and piperazine（PA） to give poly（ethylenediaminetetraacetic dianhydride-copiperazine） （PEP）.The obtained polymers＇ structure was characterized by FTIR and ^（13）C NMR.The backbone of the polymer linked by amide bond and abundant of carboxyl groups as pendant group could form strong intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bond at lower temperature and dissociate at higher temperature,resulting in the polymer with thermo-sensitivity.The aqueous solution of PEP at lower temperature（〈20℃） showed micro-gel formation and transformed to transparent solution at higher temperature（〉40℃）.Transition temperature shifted to higher value with the increasing of concentration.The hydrogel exhibited reversible phase transition and the transmittance change was not weakened by multiple temperature changes.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China for Youths(Nos.21701059,22205084,51902140)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province for Youths(No.BK20170571)the financial support by Shandong Key Laboratory of Biochemical Analysis(No.SKLBA2103)。
文摘Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)exhibiting reversible redox behaviors have been identified as promising candidates for constructing electrode materials in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).However,their extensive application has been limited due to finite redox sites and poor structural stability.In this study,we design and synthesize a novel polyimide covalent organic framework(PI-COF)using the traditional solvothermal method and successfully apply it as an anode material for LIBs.The large conjugated structure of PI-COF accelerates charge transfer,while its large surface area provides more active sites,making PI-COF an attractive anode material for LIBs.Furthermore,the PI-COF anode material demonstrates high reversible specific capacity and excellent long-term cycling stability due to its COF characteristics.Specifically,the PI-COF electrodes deliver a specific capacity of 800 m Ah/g at a current density of 200 m A/g after 200 cycles,while a specific capacity of 450 m Ah/g at a current density of 1000 m A/g is sustained after 800 cycles.The outstanding lithium storage capacity,particularly the satisfactory long-term cycling stability,establishes PI-COF as a promising material for LIBs.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China for Youths(Nos.21701059,21804059 and 51902140)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province for Youths(No.BK20170571)。
文摘The recovery and subsequent reuse of heavy metal ions from industrial wastewater are crucial for promoting sustainable development,but they also presen significant challenges.In this article,ethylenediaminetetraacetic dianhydride(EDTAD),which possesses strong metal chelating ability,is covalently attached to MIL-101-NH_(2)(Fe),resulting in a significant improvement in the removal rate of heavy metal ions in wastewater.Furthermore,the recovered waste metal ions are transformed into high-performance FeNi_(3)/NiFe_(2)O_(4)@NC dual-functional oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)catalysts.Specifically,FeNi_(3)/NiFe_(2)O_(4)@NC exhibits outstanding OER performance,with only a264 mV overpotential at 10 mA·cm^(-2).Density functiona theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the synergistic effect of the FeNi_(3)/NiFe_(2)O_(4)@NC heterostructure can enhance conductivity,optimize the free energy of*to OH*during OER reaction,and promote catalytic reactivity.This work not only improves the removal rate of heavy metal ions but also obtains high-performance catalysts,while providing a new approach for the treatment and secondary utilization of heavy metal ion wastewater as well as the preparation of low-cost catalysts.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing (No.CSTC2006BB5010)the Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars,State Education Ministry (No.2007-1108).
文摘A novel degradable pH-sensitive hydrogel with pendent carboxyl groups was designed and synthesized from ethylenediaminetetraacetic dianhydride （EDTAh） and butanediamine （BDA） with dicyclohexylcarbodiimide （DCC） as a condensating agent and BDA as a crosslinking agent. The obtained polymers were characterized by ^13C NMR, ^1H NMR and FTIR. The swelling experiments of the hydrogel in pH 3, 7, and 12 media indicated much higher swelling ratio in pH 12 media than in pH 3 and pH 7 media, exhibiting sound pH sensitivity. The pH sensitivity of this type of hydrogel may be regulated through controlling the type and the dose of the crosslinking agent.
文摘Objective: Increasing the emergence of Metallo-β-lactamase (MBL) producing gram-negative bacteria and their dexterous horizontal transmission demands rapid and accurate detection. This study was conducted to determine a suitable method to promptly detect MBL-producing gram-negative bacteria. Methods: A total of 103 gram-negative bacteria were identified from various clinical samples at a tertiary care hospital in Dhaka city. MBL producers were detected by two phenotypic methods, the Disk Potentiation Test (DPT) and the Double Disk Synergy Test (DDST) based on β-lactam chelator combinations where EDTA/SMA has been used as an inhibitor and Imipenem, Ceftazidime as substrates. Results: 103 isolates which were identified as Escherichia coli spp, Klebsiella spp, Pseudomonas spp, Acinetobacter spp, Proteus spp, Providencia spp were found to be multidrug-resistant in antibiogram test. Isolates showed complete resistance (100%) to Imipenem, Meropenem, and Amoxiclav. The highest carbapenem-resistant etiological agents were Acinetobacter spp 40 (38.8%) followed by Pseudomonas spp 27 (26.2%), Klebsiella spp 26 (25.2%), Escherichia coli 8 (7.8%), Proteus spp 1 (1%) and Providencia spp 1 (1%). DPT method detected significantly (p = 0.000009) a higher number of MBL-producers (Imipenem with 0.5 M EDTA n = 61, 59.2% & Ceftazidime with 0.5 M EDTA n = 56, 54.4%) compared to the DDST method (Imipenem -0.5 M EDTA n = 43, 41.7%, Imipenem – SMA n = 38, 36.9% & Ceftazidime -0.5 M EDTA n = 15, 14.6%). Conclusion: Pieces of evidence suggest that DPT is a more sensitive method than DDST and could be recommended for identifying MBL-producing bacteria in Bangladeshi hospitals for the proper management of patients, to reduce time constraints and treatment costs.
基金This work was supported by Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology,the National Basic Research Program of China (No.2014CB932700),National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.21573206,51371164,and 51132007),Strategic Priority Research Program B of the CAS (No.XDB01020000),Hefei Science Center CAS (No.2015HSC-UP016),and Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
基金Financially supported by Fujian Provincial Department of Education(JB10203)National Natural Science Foundation of China(20871115)
文摘A new cadmium（Ⅱ） coordination polymer,namely,[KCd2（edta）I]n（1,H4edta = ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid）,has been prepared and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Crystallographic data for 1：C10H12Cd2IKN2O8,Mr = 679.02,monoclinic,space group P21/n,a = 9.870（5）,b = 8.989（4）,c = 19.082（10） ,β = 104.581（10）o,V = 1638.5（13） 3,Z = 4,Dc = 2.753 g/cm3,μ = 4.776 mm-1,F（000） = 1272,the final R = 0.0473 and wR = 0.1311 for 2846 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（I）.Polymer 1 features a 2-D layered structure,in which each edta4-ligand chelates/bridges five adjacent six-/seven-coordinated Cd（Ⅱ） centers with all ten donors（eight oxygen and two nitrogen） involved with coordination.Additional iodide I-ions as counterions are bound to the Cd（Ⅱ） centers in a terminal mode and the potassium K＋ ions are located in the layers and surrounded by O and I atoms from neighboring environment.The thermal stability of 1 has been discussed.
文摘The crystal and molecular structures of the Na[Gd Ⅲ(edta)(H_2O)_3]·5H_2O (edta=ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) and Na_4[Gd Ⅲ(dtpa)(H_2O)]_2·14H_2O (dtpa=diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid) complexes were determined by single-crystal X-ray structure analyses. The crystal of the Na[Gd Ⅲ(edta)(H_2O)_3]·5H_2O belongs to orthorhombic crystal system and Fdd2 space group. The crystal data are as follows: a =1.9424(7)nm,b =3.5496(12)nm,c =1.2125(4)nm,V =8.360(5)nm 3,Z =16,M =612.63,D _c=1.947 g·cm (-3),μ =3.274 mm (-1) and F (000)=4880. The final R and wR values are 0.0295 and 0.0677 for 3102 [ I>2.0σ(I) ] unique reflections,and 0.0328 and 0.0695 for all 8269 reflections,respectively. The [Gd Ⅲ(edta)(H_2O)_3]-complex anion has a nine-coordinate pseudo-monocapped square antiprismatic structure in which the nine coordinate atoms,two N and seven O are from one edta ligand and three coordinate water molecules. The crystal of the Na_4[Gd Ⅲ(dtpa)(H_2O)]_2·14H_2O belongs to monoclinic crystal system and P2(1)/n space group. The crystal data are as follows: a =1.4894(6)nm,b =1.7987(7)nm, c =1.9600(7)nm,β =99.496(7),V =5.179(3)nm3,Z=4,M =1471.44,D _c=1.841 g·cm (-3),μ =2.676 mm (-1) and F (000)=2872. The final R and wR are 0.0435 and 0.0979 for 8929 [ I>2.0σ(I) ] unique reflections,and 0.0820 and 0.1167 for all 20717 reflections,respectively. The total complex moleculue is composed of two close parts in structure. The [Gd Ⅲ(dtpa)(H_2O)] (2-) complex anion in the every part has a nine-coordinate structure with distorted monocapped square antiprismatic prism,in which the dtpa coordinates with central Gd Ⅲ ion acting as a octadentate ligand with three N atoms and five O atoms,and one water as the ninth ligand directly coordinates with central Gd Ⅲ ion.
基金funded by the Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute (KURDI), Thailandpartly supported by the Agricultural Research Development Agency (ARDA), Thailand (No. PRP5605021270)
文摘The elevated solubility of zinc(Zn) in acid sulfate paddy soils can limit rice production and pose a risk of environmental pollution.However, little attention has been paid to the ligand-controlled release of Zn in these soils. Here we quantified the rate of ligandcontrolled Zn release in Thai acid sulfate paddy soils, using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid as the extractant. Sequential extractions were performed to obtain quantitative information on Zn fractions contributing to the ligand-controlled mechanisms. The amount of Zn released within 192 h varied significantly(8–43 mg kg^(-1)), which corresponded to 12%–40% of the total soil Zn, indicating that Zn solubility in most soils was relatively low and that Zn mainly occurred as residual phases. The kinetics of Zn release was well described by the power function model(r = 0.65–0.99, median = 0.87). The magnitude of initial Zn release(coefficient a) was significantly(P < 0.05) related to the aqua regia-soluble Zn. Easily mobile Zn, organically bound Zn, and Zn associated with Fe and Mn oxides also contributed to the ligand-controlled release mechanisms to various degrees. Our results provide a systematic understanding of Zn fractions and release from acid sulfate paddy soils, the dynamics of which have a significant influence on the availability, phytoextraction, and mobility of Zn in terrestrial and engineered environments.
文摘The crystal and molecular structures of cydta (trans-1, 2-cyclohexanediaminetetraacetic acid) have been determined by single\|crystal X-ray structure analyses. The reasons that RE Ⅲ -edta and RE Ⅲ -cydta complexes select different coordinate structures were discussed and illustrated through the comparison of the molecular and crystal structures between edta and cydta, (NH_ 4 )\[Y Ⅲ (edta)(H_ 2 O)_ 3 \]\55H_ 2 O and (NH_ 4 )\[Y Ⅲ (cydta)(H_ 2 O)_ 2 \]\55H_ 2 O as well as (NH_ 4 )\[Gd Ⅲ (edta)(H_ 2 O)_ 3 \]\55H_ 2 O and (NH_ 4 )\[Gd Ⅲ (cydta) (H_ 2 O) _ 2 \]\55H_ 2 O complexes.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81271955 and 30973350)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.Y2080338)
文摘The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of Tooth Mousse （TM） application, smear layer removal, and storage time on resin-dentin microtensile bond strength （pTBS）. Dentin specimens were divided into two groups： （1） smear layer covered; （2） smear layer removed using 15% EDTA for 90 s. In each group, half the specimens were treated once with TM for 60 min. After bonding procedures using a two-step self-etching adhesive （Clearfil SE Bond （CSE）; Kuraray Medical, Tokyo, Japan）, an all-in-one adhesive （G-Bond （GB）; GC Corp, Tokyo, Japan）, and a total-etch adhesive （Adper Single Bond 2 （SB）; 3M ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA）, the specimens were stored for 3 d or 6 months in deionized water at 37 ℃, and pTBS was tested and analyzed. With the exception of SB （no TM application） and GB, the pTBS was significantly increased for CSE and SB using EDTA pre-conditioning and 3 d of storage （P≤0.001）. Bond strength of GB decreased significantly when using EDTA （3 d storage, P〈0.05）. TM application only increased the pTBS of GB （no EDTA） and SB （with EDTA） after 3 d （P≤0.02）. Comparing the adhesives after 3 d of storage, CSE exhibited the greatest pTBS values followed by GB and SB （P≤0.02）. The factors of adhesive, EDTA, and TM did not show any significant impact on pTBS when specimens were stored for 6 months （P〉0.05）. The additional application of TM and EDTA for cavity preparation seems only to have a short-term effect, and no influence on pTBS of dentin bonds after a period of 6 months.
