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Maeng DY, McNeill VF. Kinetics of alkaline hydrolysis of synthetic organic esters. INT J CHEM KINET 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/kin.21552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Do Young Maeng
- Department of Chemical Engineering Columbia University New York New York USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Columbia University New York New York USA
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Columbia University New York New York USA
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Zhao Y, Cho CW, Cui L, Wei W, Cai J, Wu G, Yun YS. Adsorptive removal of endocrine-disrupting compounds and a pharmaceutical using activated charcoal from aqueous solution: kinetics, equilibrium, and mechanism studies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:33897-33905. [PMID: 29959733 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2617-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA), diethyl phthalate (DEP), and carbamazepine (CBZ) have been widely used in chemical and pharmaceutical fields, and their residues are detected in various environments. Therefore, to find a suitable method for removing the compounds from an aqueous solution, an adsorption method by granular activated charcoal (AC) was studied. To investigate the adsorption properties of AC, its kinetics, equilibrium, pH effects, and regeneration of AC were examined. Moreover, its surface properties (i.e., surface area, pore volume, functional groups, and surface charge) were characterized by N2 adsorption and desorption isotherm, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and zeta potential analyses. Experimental results show that AC has high removal efficiencies for the target compounds at the low initial concentration as well as high estimated adsorption capacities (qm) for DEP, BPA, and CBZ, whose values were 293.4 ± 18.8, 254.9 ± 16.2, and 153.3 ± 1.61 mg/g, respectively. In comparison with other adsorbents based on previously reported results, AC was shown to have generally higher removability for the three compounds than others. Moreover, it was observed that AC's ability to adsorb DEP and BPA was dependent on pH because of hydrolysis and ionization, respectively. Meanwhile, there is no pH effect for CBZ adsorption by AC. After 3 cycles of adsorption/desorption, AC still maintained 92, 100, and 82% of initial adsorption capacities for DEP, BPA, and CBZ, respectively. Therefore, the AC is an effective adsorbent for the removal of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and pharmaceuticals from aqueous solution.
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- Yufeng Zhao
- Division of Semiconductor and Chemical Engineering, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Semiconductor and Chemical Engineering, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Geographic Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- Hubei Academy of Environmental Science, No. 338 Bayi Road, Wuchang District, 430072, Hubei, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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- Division of Semiconductor and Chemical Engineering, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang D, Li Y, Gao Y, Bawa M, Huo M, Wang X, Zhu S. Fast degradation of phthalate acid esters by polyoxometalate nanocatalysts through adsorption, esterolysis and oxidation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2019; 368:788-796. [PMID: 30743226 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.01.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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A novel route was created to facilitate the degradation of diethyl phthalate (DEP) upon micellar polyoxometalate (POM) catalysts and H2O2. The best catalytic activity was obtained using [C16H33N(CH3)3]H4PMo10V2O40 (N-hexadecyl-N,N,N-trimethylammonium tetrahydrogen decamolybdo-divanadophosphate, abbreviated as (CTA)H4PMoV) with 90.2% degradation efficiency within 30 min, while the chemical oxygen demand (COD) and total organic carbon (TOC) removal efficiency were about 77.7% and 74.3% within 40 min. The highest efficiency was attributed to the concentration of DEP by amphiphilic POM catalyst, coupling with its strong Brønsted acidity and higher redox potential to catalyze esterolysis and oxidation of DEP. This allowed the phthalate acid esters (PAEs) with long carbon chains in super low concentration of 0.03 μM to be efficiently decomposed. The above synergistic effects explored DEP being degraded into ethanol, lactic acid and CO2, which were non-toxic to the water surroundings. And the reaction activation energy (Ea) of 12.49 kJ/mol was obtained upon the degradation of DEP with (CTA)H4PMoV followed first-order kinetics. Meanwhile, (CTA)H4PMoV acted as a heterogeneous catalyst, which showed long duration and higher stability with only 3.7% loss amount during ten recycles.
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- Dan Zhang
- School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, PR China; Key Lab of Polyoxometalate Science of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, PR China
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- Key Lab of Polyoxometalate Science of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, PR China
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- The School of Materials Science, The University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, PR China.
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- Key Lab of Polyoxometalate Science of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, PR China
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- School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, PR China.
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- Key Lab of Polyoxometalate Science of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, PR China.
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center for Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Water Quality Protection, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130017, PR China.
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Mo J, Zhang Z, Wang Z, Yu Z, Li S, Jiang S, Liu H, Ao J. Isolation and identification of a psychrotolerant dimethyl phthalate-degrading bacterium from selected frozen soil of high-latitude areas in China and optimization of its fermentation conditions using response surface methodology. BIOTECHNOL BIOTEC EQ 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2019.1696703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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- Jixian Mo
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Resistance Gene Engineering and Preservation of Biodiversity in Cold Areas, College of Life Science and Agriculture and Forestry, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, PR China
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- Laboratory of Rice Processing, Food Processing Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, PR China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Resistance Gene Engineering and Preservation of Biodiversity in Cold Areas, College of Life Science and Agriculture and Forestry, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, PR China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Resistance Gene Engineering and Preservation of Biodiversity in Cold Areas, College of Life Science and Agriculture and Forestry, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, PR China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Resistance Gene Engineering and Preservation of Biodiversity in Cold Areas, College of Life Science and Agriculture and Forestry, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, PR China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Resistance Gene Engineering and Preservation of Biodiversity in Cold Areas, College of Life Science and Agriculture and Forestry, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, PR China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Resistance Gene Engineering and Preservation of Biodiversity in Cold Areas, College of Life Science and Agriculture and Forestry, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, PR China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Resistance Gene Engineering and Preservation of Biodiversity in Cold Areas, College of Life Science and Agriculture and Forestry, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, PR China
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Xiu L, Xing Q, Mao J, Sun H, Teng W, Shan Z. miRNA-125b-5p Suppresses Hypothyroidism Development by Targeting Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3. Med Sci Monit 2018; 24:5041-5049. [PMID: 30027933 PMCID: PMC6067029 DOI: 10.12659/msm.907510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background A deficiency of maternal thyroid hormones (THs) during pregnancy has severe impacts on fetal brain development. Neural stem cells (NSCs) are major targets of THs and provided a powerful model to explore the underlying mechanism of THs during brain development. Although miRNA-125 might be associated with the NSCs differentiation, the relationship between miR-125 and hypothyroidism (HypoT) development remains unclear. Material/Methods In our study, we screened a differentially expressed gene miR-125b-5p from brain between euthyroid (EuT) and HypoT rats. In vitro, we employed anion exchange resin to remove THs to stimulate HypoT. QRT-PCR and Western blot were used to examine the expression of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (Stat3). The relationship between miR-125b-5p and Stat3 was detected via a dual-luciferase assay. Results QRT-PCR results showed that the level of miR-125b-5p in HypoT rat brains was significantly suppressed, suggesting some relationship between miR-125b-5p and HypoT. In C17.2, miR-125b-5p promoted cell differentiation into neurons by regulating the expression of tubulin beta chain 3 (TUBB3) and glial fibrillary acid protein (GFAP). QRT-PCR and Western blot results revealed that miR-125b-5p mimic modulated the contents of total Stat3 and p-Stat3. A dual-luciferase assay showed that miR-125b-5p negatively regulated the expression of Stat3 by binding with the first site in 3′ UTR of Stat3. Conclusions These results revealed Stat3 is a new target of miR-125b-5p and revealed the mechanism of miR-125b-5p suppressing HypoT development. These findings provide a new target for HypoT therapy.
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- Liu Xiu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Endocrinology, Liaoning, Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrine Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (mainland).,Shijiazhuang First Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China (mainland)
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Endocrinology, Liaoning, Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrine Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Endocrinology, Liaoning, Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrine Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Endocrinology, Liaoning, Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrine Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Endocrinology, Liaoning, Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrine Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Endocrinology, Liaoning, Provincial Key Laboratory of Endocrine Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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Wang S, Ao J, Lv F, Zhang Q, Jiao T. The enhanced antibacterial performance by the unique Artemia egg shell-supported nano-Ag composites. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2015.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ma TT, Wu LH, Chen L, Zhang HB, Teng Y, Luo YM. Phthalate esters contamination in soils and vegetables of plastic film greenhouses of suburb Nanjing, China and the potential human health risk. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 22:12018-28. [PMID: 25874428 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-015-4401-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2015] [Accepted: 03/17/2015] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The contamination of phthalate esters (PAEs) has become a potential threat to the environment and human health because they could be easily released as plasticizers from the daily supply products, especially in polyethylene films. Concentration levels of total six PAEs, nominated as priority pollutants by the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), were investigated in soils and vegetables from four greenhouse areas in suburbs of Nanjing, East China. Total PAEs concentration ranged from 930 ± 840 to 2,450 ± 710 μg kg(-1) (dry weight (DW)) in soil and from 790 ± 630 to 3,010 ± 2,130 μg kg(-1) in vegetables. Higher concentrations of PAEs were found in soils except in Suo Shi (SS) area and in vegetables, especially in potherb mustard and purple tsai-tai samples. Risk assessment mainly based on the exposures of soil ingestion and daily vegetable intake indicated that bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in the samples from Gu Li (GL) and Hu Shu (HS) exhibited the highest hazard to children less than 6-year old. Therefore, the human health risk of the PAEs contamination in soils and vegetables should greatly be of a concern, especially for their environmental estrogen analog effects.
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- Ting Ting Ma
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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