Water chemistry influences on long-term dissolution kinetics of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots

Widespread usage of engineered metallic quantum dots(QDs) within consumer products has evoked a need to assess their fate within environmental systems.QDs are mixed-metal nanocrystals that often include Cd~(2+)which poses a health risk as a nanocrystal or when leached into water.The goal of this work is to study the long-term metal cation leaching behavior and the factors affecting the dissolution processes of mercaptopropionic acid(MPA) capped CdSe/ZnS QDs in aphotic conditions.QD suspensions were prepared in different water conditions,and release of Zn2+and Cd~(2+) cations were monitored over time by size exclusion chromatography-inductively coupled plasm a-mass spectrometry.In most conditions with dissolved 02 present,the ZnS shell degraded fairly rapidly over～1 week,while some of the CdSe core remained up to 80 days.Additional MPA,Zn~(2+),and Cd2+temporarily delayed dissolution,indicating a moderate role for capping agent detachment and mineral solubility.The presence of H_2 O_2 and the ligand ethylenediaminetetraacetate accelerated dissolution,while NOM had no kinetic effect.No dissolution of CdSe core was observed when 02 was absent or when QDs formed aggregates at higher concentrations with 02 present.The shrinking particle model with product layer diffusion control best describes Zn2+and Cd~(2+) dissolution kinetics.The longevity of QDs in their nanocrystal form appears to be partly controlled by environmental conditions,with anoxic,aphotic environments preserving the core mineral phase,and oxidants or complexing ligands promoting shell and core mineral dissolution.     

亚硫酸盐/紫外体系的还原脱卤效能

水合电子(e-aq)是已知活性最强的还原物种之一.基于SO_3~(2-)受紫外光激发活化会释放e-aq的性质,提出了SO_3~(2-)/UV高级还原体系,用于降解稳定污染物.以7种卤乙酸为目标物,从卤素取代种类、卤代程度、实际水质本底影响等角度,考察了该体系对毒性卤代有机物(HOCs)的降解及脱卤效能,并探讨了相关机理.结果表明:HOCs的降解至少有直接光解和e-aq还原两条途径.卤素取代种类与卤化程度决定了HOCs的直接光解特性,其速率随氯、溴、碘取代顺序及卤化程度的增加而加快.SO_3~(2-)/UV体系显著提高了HOCs的降解及脱卤效率;对于直接光解慢的HOCs,其降解与脱卤主要由e-aq还原引起.SO_3~(2-)/UV体系在两种地表水质本底下仍具有较高的脱卤效能.     

微米级核壳量子点团聚体在生物膜中的扩散与溶解及其毒性

包括量子点在内的人工纳米颗粒是近年来突出的环境污染物,为确定其在生物膜中的扩散过程和特征,应用TIRF（全内反射荧光）、FRAP（荧光漂白后恢复）等技术,研究了CdTe/CdS/ZnS核壳式量子的微米级的团聚体在细菌Comamonas testoteroni生物膜表面的吸附动力学、生物膜内部的扩散及其在生物膜中的溶解和毒性.结果表明:通过TIRF技术观察到生物膜可快速吸附>1 μm的CdTe/CdS/ZnS核壳式量子点团聚体,而且通过CLSM（激光扫描共聚焦荧光显微镜）进行深度扫描发现,量子点团聚体吸附到生物膜表面后可以进一步扩散到生物膜深层,在25 min内可穿透45 μm的生物膜,并在生物膜中随深度呈线性分布特征.FRAP分析表明,量子点团聚体被生物膜固定后还具有较强的移动性,漂白区的荧光强度在5 min可恢复30%.量子点团聚体在生物膜中会溶解产生Cd2+、Zn2+等重金属离子,从而对生物膜产生毒性并杀死细菌.研究显示,虽然纳米颗粒进入环境中会形成微米级的团聚体,但依然可以进入生物膜,对水生微生物生态系统产生危害.TIRF、CLSM和FRAP技术是研究纳米颗粒物在生物膜表面吸附和内部扩散动力学的有效工具.      

In vitro cytotoxicity of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots with different surface coatings to human keratinocytes HaCaT cells

Quantum dots (QD) nanoparticles have been widely used in biomedical and electronics fields, because of their novel optical properties. Consequently it confers enormous potential for human exposure and environmental release. To increase the biocompatibility of QDs, a variety of surface coatings or functional groups are added to increase their bioactivity and water solubility. Human adult low calcium high temperature (HaCaT) cells are the epithelial cells derived from adult human skin that exhibits normal differentiation capacity and a DNA fingerprint pattern that is unaffected by long-term cultivation, transformation, or the presence of multiple chromosomal alternations. Human keratinocytes, HaCaT cells were used to systematically evaluate the cytotoxicity of biocompatible QD made of CdSe metal core and ZnS shell with three different coatings and at three different wavelengths (530, 580 and 620 nm). In terms of half- maximal inhibitory concentration, QSA-QDs with amine-polyethyleneglycol coating and QSH-QDs with amphiphilic polymer coating were not cytotoxic, while QEI-QDs with polyethylenimine coating were highly toxic to the HaCaT cells in comparison to a reference CuInS2/ZnS. QEI-QDs led to significant increase in reactive oxygen species, decrease in mitochondrial membrane potential and DNA damage in HaCaT cells. The mechanisms of toxicity of QEI-530 and QEI-580 can be attributed to the combination of intracellular reactive oxygen species production and loss of MMP. The QDs toxicity can be attributed to the polyethylemimine surface coating which was highly toxic to cells in comparison with amine-polyethyleneglycol, but not due to the release of cadmium ions.     

Enhanced debromination of 4-bromophenol by the UV/sulfite process: Efficiency and mechanism

Halogenated aromatic compounds have attracted increasing concerns due to their toxicity and persistency in the environment, and dehalogenation is one of the promising treatment and detoxification methods. Herein, we systematically studied the debromination efficiency and mechanism of para-bromophenol(4-BP) by a recently developed UV/sulfite process. 4-BP underwent rapid degradation with the kinetics accelerated with the increasing sulfite concentration, pH(6.1–10) and temperature, whereas inhibited by dissolved oxygen and organic solvents. The apparent activation energy was estimated to be 27.8 kJ/mol. The degradation mechanism and pathways of 4-BP were explored by employing N_2O and nitrate as the electron scavengers and liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry to identify the intermediates. 4-BP degradation proceeded via at least two pathways including direct photolysis and hydrated electron-induced debromination. The contributions of both pathways were distinguished by quantifying the quantum yields of 4-BP via direct photolysis and hydrated electron production in the system. 4-BP could be readily completely debrominated with all the substituted Br released as Br-, and the degradation pathways were also proposed. This study would shed new light on the efficient dehalogenation of brominated aromatics by using the UV/sulfite process.     

Photolysis pathway of nitroaromatic compounds in aqueous solutions in the UV/H2O2 process

IntroductionNitrobenzene (NB) was mainly used in theproduction of aniline, also used as a solvent inpetroleum refining, as well as used in the manufactureof other organic compounds such as dinitrobenzenes,dichloroanilines and acetaminophen (WHO, 2003).Nit…     

Photochemical degradation of nonylphenol in aqueous solution：The impact of pH and hydroxyl radical promoters

The degradation of nonylphenol (NP) in aqueous solution with UV, H₂O₂/UV, and Fenton/photo-Fenton processes was studied. The efficacy of direct and hydrogen peroxide photolysis proved to be dependent on the pH value. The addition of H₂O₂ to UV treatment improved NP degradation. The application of UV photolysis and the H₂O₂/UV system at pH 7 resulted in low pseudo first-order rate constants at 10^-4 sec^-1. In the experiments at elevated pH values the pseudo-first order rate constants increased to 10^-3 sec^-1. The efficacy of the Fenton process was lower in comparison with UV and hydrogen peroxide photolysis. The addition of UV irradiation to the H₂O₂/Fe²⁺ system substantially improved NP degradation efficacy. In terms of performance, the photo-Fenton process was similar to the H₂O₂/UV process. The most favourable process for complete nonylphenol degradation considering both operational cost and treatment efficacy was H₂O₂/UV at pH 11 and 250 mol/L H₂O₂.     

Photolysis kinetics and influencing factors of bisphenol S in aqueous solutions

The photodegradation of bisphenol S (BPS) in aqueous solutions was studied under different conditions. Photolysis and kinetics were investigated, as were the photolysis mechanism and the influences of initial pH value, light source, and environmental substances in water. The results showed that the photolysis of BPS occurred under UV light, and the rate increased with light source intensity. The photolysis of 5.0-50.0 mg/L BPS in water followed first-order kinetics: the rate was γ= 0.0161C_BPS under a 40-W UV-lamp, and the degradation half-life was 43.1 min. Due to its absorption of light, direct photolysis of BPS was a predominant pathway for BPS but was not obviously affected by reactive oxygen species. The results confirmed that the photolysis rates of BPS in alkaline water solution were faster than those in acidic and neutral water solution because of the ionization of BPS. The photodegradation rate of BPS increased in the presence of chloride and ferric ions, while the rate was inhibited by nitrate and phosphate in aqueous solution.     

硝酸根对有机磷光解释放磷酸根的影响

为了解硝酸根（NO₃^-）的光化学活性对水体中有机磷间接光解释放磷酸根过程的影响,采用室内模拟实验,研究了NO₃^-在草甘膦光解转化为磷酸根中的作用及NO₃^-浓度对该反应速度的影响,并以甲醇为羟基自由基（·OH）猝灭剂,印证了NO₃^-对富营养化湖泊水体中有机磷光解释放磷的作用.结果表明,在紫外光（UV）照射下,草甘膦可以直接光解转化为磷酸根,其磷酸根的释放量随着溶液初始pH和草甘膦浓度的增加而增大.加入NO₃^-处理,光照60min后,磷酸根的释放量由空白处理的0.05mg/L增加到了0.43mg/L.添加Fe³⁺可促进这一过程,而添加腐殖酸（HA）和碳酸氢根（HCO₃^-）则可以显著抑制磷酸根的释放.在湖泊水体中,添加草甘膦,磷酸根的释放量显著高于空白,而增加湖水中NO₃^-浓度时,磷酸根的释放量则进一步增大.在湖水/草甘膦/NO₃^-体系中添加·OH猝灭剂甲醇后,磷酸根的释放量显著降低.可见在紫外光条件下,NO₃^-的光化学作用对有机磷释放磷酸根过程具有重要影响.     

应用紫外/氯组合工艺去除微污染原水中氨氮的特性研究

针对饮用水中氨氮超标对环境造成的污染问题,采用紫外/氯组合工艺对饮用水中氨氮进行降解研究.结果表明,紫外/氯高级氧化工艺可以有效去除水中氨氮.一方面,自由氯和氨氮之间发生取代反应将氨氮转化为氯胺,254 nm紫外光可有效裂解N—Cl键,一氯胺在254 nm处的摩尔吸光系数为354 L·mol~(-1)·cm~(-1),量子产率为0.68 mol·E~(-1);另一方面,自由氯光解产生的自由基可直接氧化氨氮.随着紫外辐照剂量的增加,氨氮和总溶解性氮(TN)的浓度逐渐减少,当紫外辐照剂量达到1000 mJ·cm~(-2)时,氨氮(起始浓度2 mg·L~(-1))和TN的去除率分别为53%和35%,相比单独氯化条件下分别提高了20%和15%.随着Cl_2/N的增加,氨氮和TN的浓度逐渐减小,当Cl_2/N≥1.6时,紫外/氯组合工艺对氨氮的去除率接近100%,当Cl_2/N1.6时,紫外/氯工艺对TN的去除率相比单独氯化工艺提高了30%左右.此外,氨氮去除率随pH升高而增加,而TN去除率随pH升高而降低.本研究结果可为紫外/氯组合工艺在水厂中的实际应用提供有效的理论和技术支持.     

纳米Au/TiO2薄膜真空紫外光催化降解甲醛

为提高真空紫外光催化对甲醛的去除率并降低副产物O3的浓度,采用低温吸附法在TiO2薄膜上负载纳米Au.研究比较了UV254nm光催化(TiO2/UV)、真空紫外光降解(VUV)、真空紫外光催化(TiO2/VUV)等3种方法对低浓度甲醛的降解效果.结果表明,TiO2/VUV对甲醛的去除率显著高于VUV和TiO2/UV.TiO2表面负载纳米Au粒子能促进光生电子和空穴的分离.因此,在真空紫外光催化降解过程中, Au/TiO2不仅提高甲醛的降解率,还显著分解副产物臭氧,使尾气臭氧浓度降低32%.而且Au/TiO2薄膜在真空紫外光催化过程中具有很好的稳定性.     

CdSe/ZnS量子点对稀有鮈鲫胚胎发育的影响及其氧化应激作用

本研究以稀有鮈鲫(Gobiocypris rarus)为对象,研究了不同浓度CdSe/ZnS量子点(QDs)暴露下,稀有鮈鲫胚胎发育过程中自主运动频率、内心率和体长的变化,以及利用体内超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和丙二醛(MDA)作为毒性指标,反映CdSe/ZnS QDs暴露对稀有鮈鲫胚胎发育的氧化应激作用.结果显示:CdSe/ZnS QDs对稀有鮈鲫胚胎72 hpf(hours post fertilization)的半致死浓度(LC50)为319.629 nmol·L-1,96 hpf的半致畸浓度(EC50)为203.312 nmol·L-1.CdSe/ZnS QDs暴露不仅影响稀有鮈鲫胚胎死亡率、畸形率、自主运动频率、孵化时间和孵化率,而且使其内心率减缓、体长缩短,导致胚胎卵凝结,心包囊肿,出现脊椎弯曲等多种毒性现象.同时发现,CdSe/ZnS QDs暴露导致稀有鮈鲫体内MDA含量增加以及SOD活力的降低.这表明CdSe/ZnS QDs对稀有鮈鲫胚胎发育具有致畸、致死作用,而氧化应激可能是引起其胚胎致畸、致死的重要机制之一.     

Photochemistry of insecticide imidacloprid: direct and sensitized photolysis in aqueous medium

The direct and sensitized photodegradations of imidacloprid, 1-(6-chloro-3-pyridinylmethyl)-N-nitro-2-imidazolidinimine, were investigated in aqueous solution and with and without various photo-sensitizers. Results of the study revealed that the intensity of lamp-house and irradiation wavelength had significant effects on the photolysis of imidacloprid. Complete degradation of 20 mg/L imidacloprid in aqueous phase was observed in 40 min under ultraviolet(UV) irradiation system, suggesting the ultraviolet ray played significant role in direct photolysis of imidacloprid. The additions of various photo-sensitizers lead to improve the degradation efficiency of imidacloprid under the irradiation of black light fluorescent lamp. TiO2 was the most efficient in the photo-catalytic degradation of imidacloprid among other photo-sensitizers in used this study. However, addition of acetone inhibited the photolysis of imidacloprid under the irradiation of UV, indicating the occurrence of competition between acetone and imidacloprid for photos. Mineralization of the imidacloprid was examined to clarify the final photochemical degradation products of the insecticide which were CO2, CI^- and NO3^-. Complete photo-oxidation of nitrogen to NO3^- occurred very slowlyvia the intermediate formation of NH4^ and NO2^- .     

CdSe/ZnS量子点对斑马鱼胚胎发育的毒性效应

本研究以模式生物斑马鱼(Danio rerio)为对象,观察在不同浓度Cd Se/Zn S量子点(Cd Se/Zn S QDs)暴露下,斑马鱼胚胎形态发育、氧化应激以及金属硫蛋白MT基因和应激蛋白Hsp70基因表达变化情况.结果表明,Cd Se/Zn S QDs对斑马鱼胚胎72 hpf(hours post fertilization)的半致畸效应浓度(EC50)为316.994 nmol·L-1.QDs暴露影响了斑马鱼胚胎的死亡率、畸形率、孵化率、自主运动频率和体长,以及引起胚胎卵凝集,心包囊肿,脊椎弯曲等多种毒性效应;同时导致斑马鱼体内超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性变化以及丙二醛(MDA)含量增加.QDs还诱导斑马鱼MT基因和Hsp70基因表达上调,斑马鱼机体产生一系列自我保护反应来减轻QDs所造成的伤害.这表明:Cd Se/Zn S QDs对斑马鱼胚胎产生了毒性效应,其毒性可能与其核心Cd2+的释放、粒径大小以及氧化应激有关.     

172nm真空紫外辐射降解水相有机染料的机理研究

研究了氙准分子灯的172nm真空紫外辐射对水相有机染料枣红的分解机理.氙准分子灯为平面状结构,反应溶液作为灯的一端电极直接与灯表面接触.分别在枣红溶液中通入氧气和氮气以及加入KCl,以具体确定172nm辐射对枣红分子的降解是通过直接光分解还是自由基起作用.研究结果表明,在枣红的降解过程中,直接光分解起主要作用,光降解过程符合准一级动力学反应,光量子产率为6 8×10 - 3mol·eistein- 1 .在HO·、HO2 ·和O2 ·- 自由基作用下,枣红的降解在10min后偏离了准一级反应.枣红降解效率达到约80 %后,COD去除率开始增大.GC MS分析表明,在光分解和热氧化作用下,枣红分子在降解过程中形成了许多小分子碎片.     

太阳光下水中2,4,6-三氯酚的光解机制研究

对比研究了太阳光下2,4,6-三氯酚（2,4,6-TCP）在纯水,可溶性有机质（DOM）溶液和实际地表水中的光解情况.结果表明,2,4,6-TCP在纯水中主要为直接光解和自敏化光解,涉及的活性物种为单线态氧;在DOM水溶液中主要为直接光解和敏化光解,涉及的活性物种为单线态氧和羟基自由基;2,4,6-TCP在纯水,DOM溶液和实际地表水中的光解速率均随溶液含氧量的提高而增加.太阳光可见区对2,4,6-TCP直接光解没有贡献,UVA贡献为72.60%,而当有DOM存在时,可见光区对2,4,6-TCP的光解贡献为12.39%,UVA的贡献为52.73%.2,4,6-TCP在实际地表水中的光解与在DOM水溶液中的光解类似,都表现为通氮抑制光解,通氧促进光解,并且光谱贡献率也十分接近,表明溶解氧和DOM是2,4,6-TCP在地表水中间接光解的主要影响因素.     

邻苯二甲酸二丁酯降解过程的单体同位素分析

研究对比了邻苯二甲酸二丁酯（DBP）在不同降解过程（水解、UV/H₂O₂光解、直接光解、过硫酸钾光氧化）中的碳、氢同位素组成变化、分馏特征及二维同位素（Δδ²H-Δδ¹³C）的相关性.水解反应中DBP分子产生了显著的碳同位素分馏,未发现氢同位素分馏,而且碳同位素富集因子ε_C为（-2.7±0.4）‰,表明DBP水解时发生C-O键断裂,氢原子不参与反应.而UV/H₂O₂光解和直接光解反应（pH值分别为2、7和10）中,DBP分子呈现了相似的二维同位素相关性Λ值[（9±2）~（11±2）],推测经历了相同的反应过程.过硫酸钾光氧化降解时,明显偏大的Λ值（31±3）说明反应可能发生C-H键断裂.结果表明：二维单体同位素分析（2D-CSIA）技术可以有效区分DBP的水解、光解、光氧化3种不同类型的降解过程,有助于分析其降解路径.     

有机磷农药在环境中的光稳定性及其与分子结构的关系

测定了九种具不同结构特征的有机磷农药的消光系数、光量子产率和在环境中的光稳定性。探讨了分子结构与光稳定性的关系。结果表明,农药光稳定性主要取决于分子是否具有共轭结构及共轭程度大小;共轭程度愈大,农药的紫外光吸收能力愈强,光量子产率愈小。根据分子结构将有机磷农药分为六类。并以此法对30种结构较为简单的农药的光稳定性作了预测。