超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法同时检测溴代阻燃剂

采用Acquity BEH C18色谱柱,以甲醇-乙腈混合液和水为流动相,辅以电喷雾正离子模式多反应监测(MRM)进行定性定量分析,建立了一种同位素稀释超高效液相色谱-串联质谱(UPLC-MS/MS)同时检测四溴双酚A(TBBPA)、三-(2,3-二溴丙基)异氰脲酸酯(TBC)和3种六溴环十二烷(HBCD)异构体的方法。水样通过固相萃取进行净化,回收率达到85.3%~96.1%。土壤和底泥样品经加速溶剂萃取后,采用酸性硅胶和中性硅胶柱进行净化,回收率达到81.5%~102.7%。该方法对TBBPA、TBC、α-HBCD、β-HBCD、γ-HBCD在水和土壤中的检测限分别为1.0、1.2、2.0、0.8、1.2 ng/L和0.10、0.12、0.20、0.08、0.12 ng/g。     

QuEChERS-超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法测定鱼肉中六溴环十二烷

建立了一种测定鱼肉中六溴环十二烷（HBCD）的QuEChERS-超高效液相色谱-串联质谱方法。方法采用QuEChERS法进行样品前处理,采用C18色谱柱分离,以水为流动相A,以甲醇-乙腈（V∶V=50∶50）为流动相B进行梯度洗脱;采用超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法在负离子模式下以多反应监测方式检测,用同位素稀释法定量。该方法在 0.5~50μg/L范围内具有良好的线性关系（相关系数≥0.999）,检出限为0.05~0.27 μg/kg,3个加标质量分数（2.5,125,25 μg/kg）的回收率范围为99.3%~107%,相对标准偏差为0.4%~8.4%。该方法简便准确、灵敏度高,可满足鱼肉中HBCD的检测要求。     

超高效液相色谱—串联质谱快速测定水中的溴氰菊酯

建立了超高效液相色谱-三重四级杆串联质谱(UPLC-MS/MS)快速测定地表水及饮用水中溴氰菊酯的方法,并应用于实际水样的检测分析。结果表明:水样经0.22μm滤膜过滤后可直接采用超高效液相色谱-三重四级杆串联质谱仪多重反应监测(MRM)模式定量检测水中溴氰菊酯;最优分析条件下,溴氰菊酯的检出限为0.30μg/L,其线性检测范围为0.30~20.0μg/L,相关系数为0.999 7;采用该方法检测水中的溴氰菊酯,不同水平(2.00、5.00μg/L和20.0μg/L)样品加标回收率为95.5%~98.5%,相对标准偏差为1.37%~3.59%。方法快速简便、灵敏度高、定性定量准确,适合日常批量水样的快速分析。     

加速溶剂同时萃取和净化-气相色谱-三重四极杆串联质谱测定土壤和沉积物中8种多溴联苯醚

建立了土壤和沉积物中8种多溴联苯醚(PBDEs,BDE-28、BDE-47、BDE-99、BDE-100、BDE-153、BDE-154、BDE-183和BDE-209)加速溶剂同时萃取和净化-气相色谱-三重四极杆串联质谱(ASE-GC-MS-MS)的分析方法。通过优化加速溶剂萃取与弗罗里硅土在线净化和串联质谱多反应监测模式的条件,较好地去除基质干扰,并提高了三重四极杆串联质谱定性的准确性及定量的灵敏性。该方法采用改进的色谱柱能同时分析包括高溴代联苯醚BDE-209在内的8种PBDEs,其浓度范围为1～100 ng/mL(BDE-209为10～1 000 ng/mL),线性良好,线性回归系数均大于0.997。方法检出限为0.004～0.1 ng/g,方法回收率为75%～110%,方法精密度为2.4%～15.6%。适于批量处理土壤和沉积物中含有多组分痕量PBDEs的样品。     

高效液相色谱串联质谱法分析土壤中多溴联苯醚类化合物

建立了一种超高效液相色谱串联质谱法(UPLC-MS/MS)同时测定土壤中8种多溴联苯醚化合物(PBDEs)的方法,采用快速溶剂萃取(ASE)和凝胶净化色谱(GPC),经BEH反相C₁₈色谱柱分离,10 min内完成分离,使用含0.1%氨水的甲醇和水进行梯度洗脱,采用液相色谱-负离子-大气压化学电离(APCI)串联质谱,多反应监测模式(MRM),加入 ¹³C₁₂-BDE-139和¹³C₁₂-BDE-209内标作定量分析。结果表明:在优化的分析条件下,PBDEs的线性相关系数为0.998 8～0.999 5,方法检出限为0.22～0.59 μg/kg,在2个添加水平下,平均回收率为71%～126%,标准偏差为3%～18%,土壤实际质控样测定结果均在允许范围内。适合于土壤中PBDEs的快速分析,特别对于高溴代PBDEs,相比气相色谱质谱方法具有更快的分析速度和更好的稳定性。     

高效液相色谱-串联质谱法分析水体中六溴环十二烷异构体

建立了高效液相色谱-串联质谱(HPLC-MS-MS)准确测定水体中六溴环十二烷(HBCD)3种异构体(α-HBCD、β-HBCD、y-HBCD)残留量的方法.样品添加13C-HBCD后,以二氯甲烷液液萃取,萃取液经硅胶柱净化后,以甲醇-0.2％氨水溶液为流动相通过BDS-C18色谱柱进行分离,采用电喷雾电离(ESI)、负离子模式对HBCD异构体进行分析.该方法线性范围为0.5 ～ 100 μg/L,α-HBCD、β-HBCD、γ-HBCD 3种异构体检出限分别为0.42、0.52、0.48 ng/L,平均回收率分别为88％、84％、86％,相对标准偏差均小于6.5％.应用该法对黄海沿岸21个采样站位水样进行分析,其中13个采样站位有HBCD 3种异构体的检出,表明该法适用于水体中HBCD的检测.     

超声辅助离子液体微萃取-液相色谱-串联质谱法测水中六溴环十二烷

建立了超声辅助离子液体液-液微萃取(USA-IL-DLLME)结合液相色谱-串联质谱测定水中六溴环十二烷3种异构体(α-HBCD、β-HBCD、γ-HBCD)的分析方法。实验中分别考察了离子液体萃取剂的种类及体积、超声时间、样品p H及盐浓度等因素的影响。在最佳条件下,HBCDs 3种异构体在0.5~100μg/L质量浓度条件下有较好的线性关系,相关系数大于0.998,最低检出限分别为156.4、84.6、85.5 ng/L,测定下限分别为0.626、0.339、0.342μg/L。相对标准偏差(n=5)为5.3%~9.7%。采用该方法对实际环境水样进行了检测与加标回收实验,在1、20μg/L 2个添加水平下,加标回收率为71%~102%。方法具有简单快速、有机溶剂用量少、绿色环保的特点。     

固相萃取-LC-MS/MS测定土壤中多溴联苯醚

采用快速溶剂萃取-固相萃取-液相色谱串联质谱法（LC-MS/MS）测定土壤中8种多溴联苯醚类（PBDEs）化合物,通过优化试验条件,使方法在100 μg/L～1 000 μg/L范围内线性良好,方法检出限为085 μg/kg～125 μg/kg。不同土壤样品的8种多溴联苯醚回收率为68.6%～127%,4次测定结果的RSD为4.8%～27.6%。将该方法用于测定电子废物拆解点周边的土壤样品,结果BDE-209测定值为未检出～168 μg/kg,BDE-183为未检出～560 μg/kg,其余6种BDEs均为未检出。     

超高效液相色谱-三重四极杆质谱法同时分析沉积物中6种溴代阻燃剂

利用超高效液相色谱-三重四极杆质谱建立了沉积物中6种溴代阻燃剂的分析方法,同时进行了采样分析。以正己烷-二氯甲烷(体积比1∶9)为萃取剂,在100℃下用加速溶剂萃取仪提取沉积物样品,循环3次。萃取液浓缩至2.0 m L,转移至净化柱,用150 m L正己烷-二氯甲烷(体积比1∶2)淋洗。将淋洗液浓缩至近干,加入内标物,定容至1 m L后,用液相色谱-三重四极杆准确定量。方法干重检出限为0.01～0.1 ng/g;替代标回收率为75.6%～98.9%,相对标准偏差为12.0%～13.0%;目标物回收率为70.5%～99.2%,相对标准偏差为2.1%～17.0%。研究区域水体沉积物中的三(2,3-二溴丙基)异氰脲酸酯浓度为未检出～0.14 ng/g,(2,4,6-三溴苯氧基)-1,3,5-三嗪浓度为未检出～0.14 ng/g,十溴二苯醚浓度为0.81～4.36 ng/g,六溴苯浓度为未检出～0.08 ng/g,表明沉积物中新型溴代阻燃剂浓度处于较低水平。     

使用全扫描和选择离子扫描两种方式建立土壤和沉积物中16种多环芳烃的气相色谱四级杆质谱联用仪分析方法

文章建立气相色谱四级杆质谱联用分析土壤和沉积物中16种多环芳烃的测定方法。参考《土壤和沉积物多环芳烃的测定气相色谱质谱法》(HJ805-2016)和《全国土壤污染状况详查土壤样品分析测试方法技术规定》采用全扫描和选择离子扫描两种方式优化定性、定量分析步骤。结合实际对土壤和沉积物中多环芳烃进行了加压流体萃取(ASE)的提取和GPC净化方式,建立了土壤和沉积物中16种多环芳烃的气相色谱四级杆质谱联用仪分析方法。     

An investigation on biological stability of product water generated by lab-scale and pilot-scale distillation systems

Material Disposal Area G is the primary low-levelradioactive waste disposal site at Los Alamos NationalLaboratory, New Mexico, and is adjacent to Pueblo of SanIldefonso lands. Pueblo residents and Los Alamos scientists areconcerned about radiological doses resulting from uptake of AreaG radionuclides by mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) andRocky Mountain elk (Cervus elaphus), then consumption ofdeer and elk meat by humans. Tissue samples were collected fromdeer and elk accidentally killed near Area G and were analyzedfor ³H, ⁹⁰Sr, total U, ²³⁸Pu, ^{239, 240}Pu,²⁴¹Am, and ¹³⁷Cs. These data were used to estimatehuman doses based on meat consumption of 23 kg y^-1. Humandoses were also modeled using RESRAD, and dose rates to deer andelk were estimated with a screening model. Dose estimates tohumans from tissue consumption were 2.9 × 10^-3 mSv y^-1and 1.6 × 10^-3 mSv y^-1 from deer and elk, respectively,and RESRAD dose estimates were of the same order of magnitude. Estimated dose rates to deer and elk were 2.1 × 10^-4 mGyd^-1 and 4.7 × 10^-4 mGy d^-1, respectively. Allestimated doses were significantly less than established exposurelimits or guidelines.     

A New Mathematical Approach in Environmental and Life Sciences: Gene–Environment Networks and Their Dynamics

An important research area in life sciences is devoted to modeling, prediction, and dynamics of gene-expression patterns. As clearly understood in these days, this enterprise cannot become satisfactory without acknowledging the role of the environment. To a representation of past, present, and most likely future states, we also encounter measurement errors and uncertainties. This paper surveys and improves recent advances in understanding the foundations and interdisciplinary implications of the newly introduced gene–environment networks, and it integrates the important theme of carbon dioxide emission reduction into the networks and dynamics. We also introduce some operational and managerial issues of practical working and decision making, expressed in terms of sliding windows, quadrants (modules) of parametric effects, and navigating (controlling) between such effects and directing them. Given data from DNA microarray experiments and environmental records, we extract nonlinear ordinary differential equations that contain parameters that have to be determined. For this, we employ modern (Chebychevian) approximation and (generalized semi-infinite) optimization. After this is provided, time- discretized dynamical systems are studied. A combinatorial algorithm with polyhedra sequences allows to detect the region of parametric stability. Finally, we analyze the topological landscape of gene–environment networks with its structural (in)stability. By embedding as a module and investigating CO₂ emission control and figuring out game theoretical aspects, we conclude. This pioneering work is theoretically elaborated, practically devoted to health care, medicine, education, living conditions, and environmental protection, and it invites the readers to future research.      

Metal concentrations in deciduous tree leaves from urban areas in Poland

Accumulation of metals in deciduous tree foliage fromurban areas in western-south Poland was monitored duringthe vegetation season of 2000 year. Concentrations of Al,Ba, Ca, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sr, Ti and Znwere measured in birch, willow, linden and maple leavesusing the ICP-AES method. Seasonal variations of metalconcentrations and their relations with sampling sitewere investigated. The most dynamic accumulation of Al,Cd, Cr, Ni and Pb was observed for examined species. Thehighest differences in element concentrations forinvestigated sites were found for Ba, Cd, Mn and Ni.Interelement correlations were investigated. In allfoliar samples synergistic relationships between Al–Crand Ca-Sr were found. Statistically significant negativecorrelations were observed only for Cd and Ti in birch leaves.     

Varying Stable Nitrogen Isotope Ratios of Different Coastal Marsh Plants and Their Relationships with Wastewater Nitrogen and Land Use in New England, USA

The stable nitrogen isotope ratios of some biota have been used as indicators of sources of anthropogenic nitrogen. In this study the relationships of the stable nitrogen isotope ratios of marsh plants, Iva frutescens (L.), Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin ex Steud, Spartina patens (Ait.) Muhl, Spartina alterniflora Loisel, Ulva lactuca (L.), and Enteromorpha intestinalis (L.) with wastewater nitrogen and land development in New England are described. Five of the six plant species (all but U. lactuca) showed significant relationships of increasing δ ¹⁵N values with increasing wastewater nitrogen. There was a significant (P < 0.0001) downward shift in the δ ¹⁵N of S. patens (6.0 ± 0.48‰) which is mycorrhizal compared with S. alterniflora (8.5 ± 0.41‰). The downward shift in δ ¹⁵N may be caused by the assimilation of fixed nitrogen in the roots of S. patens. P. australis within sites had wide ranges of δ ¹⁵N values, evidently influenced by the type of shoreline development or buffer at the upland border. In residential areas, the presence of a vegetated buffer (n = 24 locations) significantly (P < 0.001) reduced the δ ¹⁵N (mean = 7.4 ± 0.43‰) of the P. australis compared to stands where there was no buffer (mean = 10.9 ± 1.0‰; n = 15). Among the plant species, I. frutescens located near the upland border showed the most significant (R ² = 0.64; P = 0.006) inverse relationship with the percent agricultural land in the watershed. The δ ¹⁵N of P. australis and I. frustescens is apparently an indicator of local inputs near the upland border, while the δ ¹⁵N of Spartina relates with the integrated, watershed-sea nitrogen inputs.     

Effect of heavy metal contaminated shooting range soils on mycorrhizal colonization of roots and metal uptake by leek

We grew leek (Allium porrum) in soils of two shooting ranges heavily contaminated with heavy metals in the towns of Zuchwil and Oberuzwil in Switzerland as a bioassay to test theactivity of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi in these soils.Soil samples were taken from (1) front of the shooting house(HOUSE), (2) the area between house and target (FIELD) and (3) the berm (BACKSTOP). Samples of Ribwort plantain (Plantagolanceolata) growing naturally within the shooting ranges werealso collected and the colonization of its roots by mycorrhizalfungi was measured. The number of AM spores in the soils wassignificantly reduced concomitant with the increase in thedegree of soil contamination with metals. In Zuchwil,mycorrhizal fungi equally colonized roots of Ribwort plantainsampled from BACKSTOP and HOUSE. In Oberuzwil, however, plantsfrom BACKSTOP had lower colonization when compared with thosesampled from HOUSE. Colonization of leek was strongly reducedin the BACKSTOP soil of Zuchwil and slightly reduced in theBACKSTOP soil of Oberuzwil when compared with plants grown inrespective HOUSE soil. Concentrations of Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb andZn in the leaves of leek grown in the BACKSTOP soil was withinthe range considered toxic for human consumption. This pointsto the high degree of bio-availability of these metal in thesesoils. Significant decrease in the number of mycorrhizal sporesin the BACKSTOP soils in Zuchwil and the low colonization ofleek roots grown in these soils point to possible changes inthe species diversity of mycorrhizal fungi in these soils.     

Radionuclide Concentrations in Benthic Invertebrates from Amchitka and Kiska Islands in the Aleutian Chain, Alaska

Concentrations of 13 radionuclides (¹³⁷Cs, ¹²⁹I, ⁶⁰Co, ¹⁵²Eu, ⁹⁰Sr, ⁹⁹Tc, ²⁴¹Am, ²³⁸Pu, ^239,249Pu, ²³⁴U, ²³⁵U, ²³⁶U, ²³⁸U were examined in seven species of invertebrates from Amchitka and Kiska Islands, in the Aleutian Chain of Alaska, using gamma spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy, and alpha spectroscopy. Amchitka Island was the site of three underground nuclear test (1965–1971), and we tested the null hypotheses that there were no differences in radionuclide concentrations between Amchitka and the reference site (Kiska) and there were no differences among species. The only radionuclides where composite samples were above the Minimum Detectable Activity (MDA) were ¹³⁷Cs, ²⁴¹Am, ^239,249Pu, ²³⁴U, ²³⁵U, ²³⁶U, and ²³⁸U. Green sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus polyacanthus), giant chiton (Cryptochiton stelleri), plate limpets (Tectura scutum) and giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) were only tested for ¹³⁷Cs; octopus was the only species with detectable levels of ¹³⁷Cs (0.262 ± 0.029 Bq/kg, wet weight). Only rock jingle (Pododesmus macroschisma), blue mussel (Mytilus trossulus) and horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) were analyzed for the actinides. There were no interspecific differences in ²⁴¹Am and ^239,240Pu, and almost no samples above the MDA for ²³⁸Pu and ²³⁶U. Horse mussels had significantly higher concentrations of ²³⁴U (0.844 ± 0.804 Bq/kg) and ²³⁸U (0.730 ± 0.646) than the other species (both isotopes are naturally occurring). There were no differences in actinide concentrations between Amchitka and Kiska. In general, radionuclides in invertebrates from Amchitka were similar to those from uncontaminated sites in the Northern Hemisphere, and below those from the contaminated Irish Sea. There is a clear research need for authors to report the concentrations of radionuclides by species, rather than simply as ‘shellfish’, for comparative purposes in determining geographical patterns, understanding possible effects, and for estimating risk to humans from consuming different biota.     

Kelp as a Bioindicator: Does it Matter Which Part of 5 M Long Plant is Used for Metal Analysis?

Kelp may be useful as a bioindicator because they are primary producers that are eaten by higher trophic level organisms, including people and livestock. Often when kelp or other algae species are used as bioindicators, the whole organism is homogenized. However, some kelp can be over 25 m long from their holdfast to the tip of the blade, making it important to understand how contaminant levels vary throughout the plant. We compared the levels of arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, mercury and selenium in five different parts of the kelp Alaria nana to examine the variability of metal distribution. To be useful as a bioindicator, it is critical to know whether levels are constant throughout the kelp, or which part is the highest accumulator. Kelp were collected on Adak Island in the Aleutian Chain of Alaska from the Adak Harbor and Clam Cove, which opens onto the Bering Sea. In addition to determining if the levels differ in different parts of the kelp, we wanted to determine whether there were locational or size-related differences. Regression models indicated that between 14% and 43% of the variation in the levels of arsenic, cadmium, chromium, manganese, mercury, and selenium was explained by total length, part of the plant, and location (but not for lead). The main contributors to variability were length (for arsenic and selenium), location (mercury), and part of the plant (for arsenic, cadmium, chromium and manganese). The higher levels of selenium occurred at Clam Cove, while mercury was higher at the harbor. Where there was a significant difference among parts, the holdfast had the highest levels, although the differences were not great. These data indicate that consistency should be applied in selecting the part of kelp (and the length) to be used as a bioindicator. While any part of Alaria could be collected for some metals, for arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and manganese a conversion should be made among parts. In the Aleutians the holdfast can be perennial while the blade, whipped to pieces by winter wave action, is regrown each year. Thus the holdfast may be used for longer-term exposure for arsenic, cadmium, chromium and manganese, while the blade can be used for short-term exposure for all metals. Cadmium, lead and selenium were at levels that suggest that predators, including people, may be at risk from consuming Alaria. More attention should be devoted to heavy metal levels in kelp and other algae from Adak, particularly where they may play a role in a subsistence diets.     

Assessing health consequences in an environmental impact assessment: The case of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

In this article a comprehensive approach for the evaluation of possible health effects in an environmental impact assessment (EIA) is described, illustrated with the example of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Unlike many EIAs, we estimated quantitatively the impact of aircraft-related pollution in terms of the number of affected people for aircraft noise annoyance, odour annoyance and hypertension. In addition, an analysis of health registry data on cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and a short survey on annoyance and risk perception were carried out. The scope of a health impact assessment depends on the situation, available knowledge and data, concern in the population about the impact and the number of people concerned. It is important to pay attention to the perception of risks and concerns from all parties involved. Moreover, the results demonstrate that far more people outside the area for which standards apply were affected than inside.     

Contaminant Profiles of Two Species of Shorebirds Foraging Together at Two Neighboring Sites in South San Francisco Bay, California

The San Francisco Bay estuary isused by over one million shorebirds during springmigration and is home to several hundred thousandduring the winter. Most shorebird use occurs in thesouthern reach of the estuary (South Bay). Thereduced water circulation and discharge fromindustrial sources in the South Bay are responsiblefor the highest levels of some trace elements in theestuary. Wintering shorebirds have been found to havestrong site fidelity to areas as small as a fewkilometers in the South Bay, which may increase theirexposure to contaminants near local point sources. Inaddition, different shorebird species foraging at thesame site have been shown to have differentcontaminant burdens. Thus, our objectives were totest whether contaminant burdens differed by species,or whether contaminant burdens differed in shorebirdscollected at adjacent sites. We examined thecontaminant profiles of two species of shorebirds,long-billed dowitchers (Limnodromus scolopaceus)and western sandpipers (Calidris mauri) thatforage together at two sites, Hayward and Newark,separated by 8 km in the South Bay. We usedmultivariate analysis of variance tests to compare thecomposition of 14 elemental analytes in their livertissues and estimated their molar ratios of Hg and Se. Composite samples were used for contaminant analysesbecause of the small body size of the shorebirds. Seven elemental analytes (Ag, Ba, Be, Cr, Ni, Pb, V)were below detection limits in a majority of thesamples so statistical analyses were precluded. Inthe measurable analytes (As, Cd, Cu, Hg, Mn, Se, Zn),we found no significant intra-site differences ofcontaminant profiles for the two species. We pooledthe samples to examine inter-site differences andfound significant differences in contaminant profilesbetween shorebirds at the neighboring sites (P = 0.03). Shorebirds at Newark had higher (P < 0.05) concentrations of As, Cd, and Se than those at Hayward. Dowitchers at Newark had concentrations of Hg and Se which were highly correlated (P < 0.003) in a mean molar ratio of 1:19, similar tothat reported in other birds. In the larger dowitcherspecies, we also examined exposure to 20organochlorine compounds. Organic analyses showedthat the dowitchers had been exposed to DDE, PCBs,dieldrin and trans-nonachlor, but with no significantdifferences in concentrations between Hayward andNewark (P > 0.05).     

土壤和底泥中砷、铬、锰测定的前处理技术

试验了土壤和底泥中砷的前处理技术，其目的是能对土壤、底泥中砷、铬、锰在一次前处理中制备成试液，比色法分析。试验表明，用Ｈ２ＳＯ４－Ｈ３ＰＯ４－Ｈ２Ｏ２进行前处理是可行的。方法简单、挥发酸雾少，用标准参考物质检验证明，分解完全，数据准确，有粒较好一致性。