Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)received considerable attention to adsorption and removal of various environmental pollutants because of some inherent advantages.However,it is challenging but meaningful to design and fa...Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)received considerable attention to adsorption and removal of various environmental pollutants because of some inherent advantages.However,it is challenging but meaningful to design and fabricate hierarchical mixed-dimensional MOFs with synergistic effects to enhance the performance for removal and preconcentration of environmental pollutants.Herein,a new hierarchical two-dimensional(2D)-three-dimensional(3D)mixed-dimensional cactus-like MOF@MOF hybrid material(PCN-134@Zr-BTB)was prepared by in-situ growth of 2D MOF nanosheets(Zr-BTB)on the surface of 3D MOF(PCN-134).The PCN-134@Zr-BTB composites combine the advantages of 2D and 3D MOFs with extensive mesoporous structures and large surface area for effective removal and enrichment of bisphenols(BPs).In comparison with pristine PCN-134 and Zr-BTB materials,the PCN-134@Zr-BTB hybrid material presented excellent adsorption performance for BPs.The adsorption isotherms are consistent with the Langmuir model,and the maximum adsorption capacity of four bisphenols(BPs)ranged from 135.1 mg/g to 628.9 mg/g.The adsorption kinetics are in accordance with the pseudo-second-order model.The recoveries ranged from 72.8%to 108%.The limits of detection were calculated at 0.02-0.03 ng/mL.The enrichment factors were calculated in the range of 310-374.According to FT-IR and XPS analysis,the main adsorption mechanisms are hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking.Nevertheless,this work provides a new and convenient strategy for the preparation of new hierarchical mixed-dimensional MOF@MOF(PCN-134@Zr-BTB)hybrid material for extraction and enrichment of BPs from aqueous matrix.展开更多
Studies on estrogenic disrupting compounds （EDCs） occurrence and identification of main responsible compounds in river water discharged into the sea are of significance. In the present research, we screened estrogen...Studies on estrogenic disrupting compounds （EDCs） occurrence and identification of main responsible compounds in river water discharged into the sea are of significance. In the present research, we screened estrogenic activities of 10 river water samples from 3 main rivers discharged into Bohai Sea in Tianjin using a recombinant two-hybrid yeast assay and chemical analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. All sample extracts induced significant estrogenic activity, with 17^-estradiol equivalents （EEQ） of raw water ranging from 5.72 to 59.06 ng/L. Six most concerned EDCs in the fiver water samples including estrone, 17（5-estradiol, 17ct-ethinylestradiol, estriol, diethylstilbestrol and estradiol valerate were determined, with their concentrations up to 50.70, 31.40, 24.40, 37.20, 2.56, and 8.47 ng/L, respectively. Through causality analysis by comparing the EEQ values of yeast assay and chemical analysis, 17ct-ethinylestradiol and 17[3-estradiol were identified as the main contributors to the estrogenic effects of the river samples, accounting for the whole estrogenic activities （62.99% to 185.66%）, and estrogen antagonistic compounds might presented in the heavy polluted water samples. The proposed approach using both chemical analysis and bioassay could be used for identification and evaluation of the estrogenic activity of EDCs in river water.展开更多
The article aims to underline the impact of nicotine and pesticides on neuronal <i>α</i>7-nicotinic acetylcholine receptors expression in brainstem regions receiving cholinergic projections, given their f...The article aims to underline the impact of nicotine and pesticides on neuronal <i>α</i>7-nicotinic acetylcholine receptors expression in brainstem regions receiving cholinergic projections, given their fundamental role during the neuronal development. The in-depth histopathological/immunohistochemical examination of the autonomic nervous system performed at the “Lino Rossi” Research Center of the Milan University on a wide group of sudden unexpected fetal and infant deaths, highlighted the frequent hypodevelopment of brainstem structures checking the vital functions associated to altered expression of <i>α</i>7-nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and smoke absorption in pregnancy. A dysregulation of the catecholamine system was also observed in the cerebellar cortex of the same cases. However, in a not negligible percentage of sudden deaths with altered expression of <i>α</i>7-nicotinic receptors, the mothers never smoked but lived in rural areas. Specific analytical procedures showed the presence of agricultural pesticides in cerebral cortex samples of these victims. Therefore, it is possible to believe that the exposition to pesticides during pregnancy can produce the same harmful effects as nicotine on the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Moreover, alterations of <i>α</i>7-nicotinic acetylcholine receptors receptor expression were also detected in the lungs of many sudden perinatal death victims, allowing to consider even these findings as possible consequence of maternal exposure to toxic factors.展开更多
Endocrine disrupting compounds （EDCs）, pharmaceuticals and personal care products （PPCPs） have attracted much attention due to widespread contamination in aquatic environment. In this study, we determined 13 EDCs ...Endocrine disrupting compounds （EDCs）, pharmaceuticals and personal care products （PPCPs） have attracted much attention due to widespread contamination in aquatic environment. In this study, we determined 13 EDCs and PPCPs in fish blood, bile and muscle by using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry （GC-MS）. The limits of quantitation （LOQ） were in the ranges of 0.23-2.54, 0.22-2.36ng·mL^-1, and 0.24-2.57 ng· g^-1 dry weight （dw） for fish blood, bile and muscle, respectively. Recoveries of target compounds spiked into sample matrices and passed through the entire analytical procedure ranged from 65% to 95%, from 60% to 92% and from 62% to 91% for blood, bile and muscle, respectively. The methods were applied to the analysis of fish from a lake in California. Target compounds were relatively low in bile, and only bisphenol A （BPA） and diclofenac were measurable near the LOQ. Seven of 13 compounds were detected in blood, with total concentrations up to 39 ng· g^-1. Only BPA was frequently found in muscle, with mean concentration of 7.26 ng· g^-1 dw. The estimated daily intake of BPA through fish consumption for U.S. resident was significantly lower than the tolerable daily intake recommended by the European Food Safety Authority. This study showed that the exposure to the bisphenol A from fish diet is unlikely to pose a health risk.展开更多
基金sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22076038)Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province,China(No.202300410044)Henan Key Scientific Research Programs to Universities and Colleges(No.22zx003).
文摘Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)received considerable attention to adsorption and removal of various environmental pollutants because of some inherent advantages.However,it is challenging but meaningful to design and fabricate hierarchical mixed-dimensional MOFs with synergistic effects to enhance the performance for removal and preconcentration of environmental pollutants.Herein,a new hierarchical two-dimensional(2D)-three-dimensional(3D)mixed-dimensional cactus-like MOF@MOF hybrid material(PCN-134@Zr-BTB)was prepared by in-situ growth of 2D MOF nanosheets(Zr-BTB)on the surface of 3D MOF(PCN-134).The PCN-134@Zr-BTB composites combine the advantages of 2D and 3D MOFs with extensive mesoporous structures and large surface area for effective removal and enrichment of bisphenols(BPs).In comparison with pristine PCN-134 and Zr-BTB materials,the PCN-134@Zr-BTB hybrid material presented excellent adsorption performance for BPs.The adsorption isotherms are consistent with the Langmuir model,and the maximum adsorption capacity of four bisphenols(BPs)ranged from 135.1 mg/g to 628.9 mg/g.The adsorption kinetics are in accordance with the pseudo-second-order model.The recoveries ranged from 72.8%to 108%.The limits of detection were calculated at 0.02-0.03 ng/mL.The enrichment factors were calculated in the range of 310-374.According to FT-IR and XPS analysis,the main adsorption mechanisms are hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking.Nevertheless,this work provides a new and convenient strategy for the preparation of new hierarchical mixed-dimensional MOF@MOF(PCN-134@Zr-BTB)hybrid material for extraction and enrichment of BPs from aqueous matrix.
基金supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program (863) of China (No.2009AA06Z402)the National Science and Technology Major Project of China (No. 2008ZX07209-010)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.20921063)
文摘Studies on estrogenic disrupting compounds （EDCs） occurrence and identification of main responsible compounds in river water discharged into the sea are of significance. In the present research, we screened estrogenic activities of 10 river water samples from 3 main rivers discharged into Bohai Sea in Tianjin using a recombinant two-hybrid yeast assay and chemical analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. All sample extracts induced significant estrogenic activity, with 17^-estradiol equivalents （EEQ） of raw water ranging from 5.72 to 59.06 ng/L. Six most concerned EDCs in the fiver water samples including estrone, 17（5-estradiol, 17ct-ethinylestradiol, estriol, diethylstilbestrol and estradiol valerate were determined, with their concentrations up to 50.70, 31.40, 24.40, 37.20, 2.56, and 8.47 ng/L, respectively. Through causality analysis by comparing the EEQ values of yeast assay and chemical analysis, 17ct-ethinylestradiol and 17[3-estradiol were identified as the main contributors to the estrogenic effects of the river samples, accounting for the whole estrogenic activities （62.99% to 185.66%）, and estrogen antagonistic compounds might presented in the heavy polluted water samples. The proposed approach using both chemical analysis and bioassay could be used for identification and evaluation of the estrogenic activity of EDCs in river water.
文摘The article aims to underline the impact of nicotine and pesticides on neuronal <i>α</i>7-nicotinic acetylcholine receptors expression in brainstem regions receiving cholinergic projections, given their fundamental role during the neuronal development. The in-depth histopathological/immunohistochemical examination of the autonomic nervous system performed at the “Lino Rossi” Research Center of the Milan University on a wide group of sudden unexpected fetal and infant deaths, highlighted the frequent hypodevelopment of brainstem structures checking the vital functions associated to altered expression of <i>α</i>7-nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and smoke absorption in pregnancy. A dysregulation of the catecholamine system was also observed in the cerebellar cortex of the same cases. However, in a not negligible percentage of sudden deaths with altered expression of <i>α</i>7-nicotinic receptors, the mothers never smoked but lived in rural areas. Specific analytical procedures showed the presence of agricultural pesticides in cerebral cortex samples of these victims. Therefore, it is possible to believe that the exposition to pesticides during pregnancy can produce the same harmful effects as nicotine on the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Moreover, alterations of <i>α</i>7-nicotinic acetylcholine receptors receptor expression were also detected in the lungs of many sudden perinatal death victims, allowing to consider even these findings as possible consequence of maternal exposure to toxic factors.
文摘Endocrine disrupting compounds （EDCs）, pharmaceuticals and personal care products （PPCPs） have attracted much attention due to widespread contamination in aquatic environment. In this study, we determined 13 EDCs and PPCPs in fish blood, bile and muscle by using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry （GC-MS）. The limits of quantitation （LOQ） were in the ranges of 0.23-2.54, 0.22-2.36ng·mL^-1, and 0.24-2.57 ng· g^-1 dry weight （dw） for fish blood, bile and muscle, respectively. Recoveries of target compounds spiked into sample matrices and passed through the entire analytical procedure ranged from 65% to 95%, from 60% to 92% and from 62% to 91% for blood, bile and muscle, respectively. The methods were applied to the analysis of fish from a lake in California. Target compounds were relatively low in bile, and only bisphenol A （BPA） and diclofenac were measurable near the LOQ. Seven of 13 compounds were detected in blood, with total concentrations up to 39 ng· g^-1. Only BPA was frequently found in muscle, with mean concentration of 7.26 ng· g^-1 dw. The estimated daily intake of BPA through fish consumption for U.S. resident was significantly lower than the tolerable daily intake recommended by the European Food Safety Authority. This study showed that the exposure to the bisphenol A from fish diet is unlikely to pose a health risk.
