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Macías M, Jiménez JA, Rodríguez de San Miguel E, Moreira-Santos M. Appraisal on the role of passive sampling for more integrative frameworks on the environmental risk assessment of contaminants. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 324:138352. [PMID: 36898436 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Over time multiple lines of research have been integrated as important components of evidence for assessing the ecological quality status of water bodies within the framework of Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) approaches. One of the most used integrative approaches is the triad which combines, based on the weight-of-evidence, three lines of research, the chemical (to identify what is causing the effect), the ecological (to identify the effects at the ecosystem level) and the ecotoxicological (to ascertain the causes of ecological damage), with the agreement between the different lines of risk evidence increasing the confidence in the management decisions. Although the triad approach has proven greatly strategic in ERA processes, new assessment (and monitoring) integrative and effective tools are most welcome. In this regard, the present study is an appraisal on the boost that passive sampling, by allowing to increase information reliability, can give within each of the triad lines of evidence, for more integrative ERA frameworks. In parallel to this appraisal, examples of works that used passive samplers within the triad are presented providing support for the use of these devices in a complementary form to generate holistic information for ERA and ease the process of decision-making.
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- Mariana Macías
- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de Química, UNAM, Ciudad Universitaria, 04510, Cd.Mx., Mexico
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de Química, UNAM, Ciudad Universitaria, 04510, Cd.Mx., Mexico
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- CFE-Centre for Functional Ecology - Science for People and the Planet, Associate Laboratory TERRA, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, Calçada Martim de Freitas, 3000-456, Coimbra, Portugal
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Zheng R, Zhang Y, Cheng S, Xiao T. Environmental estrogens shape disease susceptibility. Int J Hyg Environ Health 2023; 249:114125. [PMID: 36773581 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2023.114125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Along with industrialization, the environment is flooded with endocrine-disrupting chemicals, among which substances with estrogenic effects have attracted widespread attention in medical research. In terms of molecular mechanism, environmental estrogens can cause endocrine and metabolic disorders; interfere with multiple carcinogenic pathways; and lead to neurobehavioral disorders, reproductive toxicity, and multi- or trans-generational phenotypic abnormalities. However, many of the results from molecular and animal experiments were not supported by epidemiology, which may be related to the existence of a window of sensitivity to environmental estrogen exposure over the human life course, where the consequences of exposure vary greatly from other times. This paper will introduce the main sources of environmental estrogens, their toxicity and mechanisms of action, the status of research on several representative types, and current monitoring and treatment methods. We also discussed the extent of the risks to human health dialectically in the context of laboratory and epidemiological findings, with a view to better addressing these chemicals to which we are constantly exposed.
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- Ruiqi Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Department of Etiology and Carcinogenesis, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Department of Etiology and Carcinogenesis, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Department of Etiology and Carcinogenesis, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Department of Etiology and Carcinogenesis, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
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Tue NM, Matsukami H, Tuyen LH, Suzuki G, Viet PH, Sudaryanto A, Subramanian A, Tanabe S, Kunisue T. Estrogenic, androgenic, and glucocorticoid activities and major causative compounds in river waters from three Asian countries. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:20765-20774. [PMID: 36255587 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23674-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Estrogen, androgen, and glucocorticoid receptors (ER, AR, and GR) agonist activities in river water samples from Chennai and Bangalore (India), Jakarta (Indonesia), and Hanoi (Vietnam) were evaluated using a panel of chemical-activated luciferase gene expression (CALUX) assays and were detected mainly in the dissolved phase. The ER agonist activity levels were 0.011-55 ng estradiol (E2)-equivalent/l, higher than the proposed effect-based trigger (EBT) value of 0.5 ng/l in most of the samples. The AR agonist activity levels were < 2.1-110 ng dihydrotestosterone (DHT)-equivalent/l, and all levels above the limit of quantification exceeded the EBT value of 3.4 ng/l. GR agonist activities were detected in only Bangalore and Hanoi samples at dexamethasone (Dex)-equivalent levels of < 16-150 ng/l and exceeded the EBT value of 100 ng/l in only two Bangalore samples. Major compounds contributing to the ER, AR, and GR agonist activities were identified for water samples from Bangalore and Hanoi, which had substantially higher activities in all assays, by using a combination of fractionation, CALUX measurement, and non-target and target chemical analysis. The results for pooled samples showed that the major ER agonists were the endogenous estrogens E2 and estriol, and the major GR agonists were the synthetic glucocorticoids Dex and clobetasol propionate. The only AR agonist identified in major androgenic water extract fractions was DHT, but several unidentified compounds with the same molecular formulae as endogenous androgens were also found.
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- Nguyen Minh Tue
- Center for Marine Environmental Studies (CMES), Ehime University, 2-5 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, 790-8577, Japan
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology for Environmental Quality and Food Safety Control (KLATEFOS), VNU University of Science, Vietnam National University, 334 Nguyen Trai, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Center for Material Cycles and Waste Management Research, National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), 16-2 Onogawa, Tsukuba, 305-8506, Japan
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- Center for Marine Environmental Studies (CMES), Ehime University, 2-5 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, 790-8577, Japan
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology for Environmental Quality and Food Safety Control (KLATEFOS), VNU University of Science, Vietnam National University, 334 Nguyen Trai, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Center for Material Cycles and Waste Management Research, National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), 16-2 Onogawa, Tsukuba, 305-8506, Japan
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology for Environmental Quality and Food Safety Control (KLATEFOS), VNU University of Science, Vietnam National University, 334 Nguyen Trai, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jl. M.H. Thamrin 8, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, 608 502, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Center for Marine Environmental Studies (CMES), Ehime University, 2-5 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, 790-8577, Japan
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- Center for Marine Environmental Studies (CMES), Ehime University, 2-5 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, 790-8577, Japan.
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Cao H, Bu Q, Li Q, Gao X, Xie H, Gong W, Wang X, Yang L, Tang J. Development and applications of diffusive gradients in thin films for monitoring pharmaceuticals in surface waters. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 311:119979. [PMID: 35988678 PMCID: PMC9386599 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Pharmaceutical contaminants in surface water have raised significant concerns because of their potential ecological risks. In particular, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related pharmaceuticals can be released to surface water and reduce environmental water quality. Therefore, reliable and robust sampling tools are required for monitoring pharmaceuticals. In this study, passive sampling devices of diffusive gradients in thin films (DGTs) were developed for sampling 35 pharmaceuticals in surface waters. The results demonstrated that hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) was more suitable for DGT-based devices compared with XAD18 and XDA1 resins. For most pharmaceuticals, the performance of the HLB-DGT devices were independent of pH (5.0-9.0), ionic strength (0.001-0.5 M), and flow velocity (0-400 rpm). The HLB-DGT devices exhibited linear pharmaceutical accumulation for 7 days, and time-weighted average concentrations provided by the HLB-DGT were comparable to those measured by conventional grab sampling. Compared to previous studies, we extended DGT monitoring to include three antiviral drugs used for COVID-19 treatment, which may inspire further exploration on identifying the effects of COVID-19 on ecological and human health.
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- Hongmei Cao
- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology-Beijing, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology-Beijing, Beijing, 100083, PR China.
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology-Beijing, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology-Beijing, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education), Dalian Key Laboratory on Chemicals Risk Control and Pollution Prevention Technology, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Linggong Road 2, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, 100097, China
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology-Beijing, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, 361021, China
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MacKeown H, Benedetti B, Di Carro M, Magi E. The study of polar emerging contaminants in seawater by passive sampling: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 299:134448. [PMID: 35364083 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Emerging Contaminants (ECs) in marine waters include different classes of compounds, such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products, showing "emerging concern" related to the environment and human health. Their measurement in seawater is challenging mainly due to the low concentration levels and the possible matrix interferences. Mass spectrometry combined with chromatographic techniques represents the method of choice to study seawater ECs, due to its sensitivity and versatility. Nevertheless, these instrumental techniques have to be preceded by suitable sample collection and pre-treatment: passive sampling represents a powerful approach in this regard. The present review compiles the existing occurrence studies on passive sampling coupled to mass spectrometry for the monitoring of polar ECs in seawater and discusses the availability of calibration data that enabled quantitative estimations. A vast majority of the published studies carried out during the last two decades describe the use of integrative samplers, while applications of equilibrium samplers represent approximately 10%. The polar Chemcatcher was the first applied to marine waters, while the more sensitive Polar Organic Chemical Integrative Sampler rapidly became the most widely employed passive sampler. The organic Diffusive Gradients in Thin film technology is a recently introduced and promising device, due to its more reliable sampling rates. The best passive sampler selection for the monitoring of ECs in the marine environment as well as future research and development needs in this area are further discussed. On the instrumental side, combining passive sampling with high resolution mass spectrometry to better assess polar ECs is strongly advocated, despite the current challenges associated.
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- Henry MacKeown
- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Genoa, via Dodecaneso, 31, 16146, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Genoa, via Dodecaneso, 31, 16146, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Genoa, via Dodecaneso, 31, 16146, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Genoa, via Dodecaneso, 31, 16146, Genoa, Italy.
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Iuele H, Bucciarelli A, Ling N. Novel hyphenation of DGT in-situ passive sampling with YES assay to ascertain the potency of emerging endocrine disruptors in water systems in New Zealand. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 219:118567. [PMID: 35580392 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study represents the first attempt to investigate selected estrogenic compounds that include 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2), 17β-estradiol (E2) bisphenol A (BPA), and bisphenol AF (BPAF) along the drinkable water, from river-to-tap, and wastewater, from effluent-to-treated wastewater, treatment processes of the Hamilton City Council and the monitoring of the freshwater, from source-to-outfall, of the Waikato River in New Zealand. This was accomplished by the adoption of a novel combination of diffusive gradients in thin films (DGTs) in-situ passive sampling coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis (HPLC/MS) and the Yeast Estrogen Screen (YES). Estradiol equivalency quantities, integrated in time, were evaluated theoretically (cEEQ) by DGT-HPLC/MS and experimentally (EEQ) by DGT-YES assay. cEEQ and EEQ highlighted that primary treatments are not suitable for estrogens and bisphenolic plastics removal both at drinkable and wastewater treatment plants in Hamilton where they worsen the water quality in terms of estrogenicity making these pollutants more available in the water phase. All downstream sites monitored along the Waikato River showed higher cEEQ and EEQ, moreover the Waikato River water quality showed a moderate worsening moving from Taupo (source) to Tuakau (outfall). The most polluted sites were downstream of Hamilton city and Huntly township wastewater treatment plants that serve the main conurbations in the area. cEEQ and EEQ generally showed good agreement at low concentrations but differed substantially at more polluted sites where cEEQ consistently underestimated estrogenic potency, possibly due to DGT accumulation of estrogenic compounds not quantified by HPLC/MS.
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- Helena Iuele
- Institute of Nanotechnology, National Research Council (CNR-NANOTEC), Lecce 73100, Italy; School of Science, Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand.
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- Institute of Nanotechnology, National Research Council (CNR-NANOTEC), Lecce 73100, Italy
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- School of Science, Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand
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Guo W, Li J, Luo M, Mao Y, Yu X, Elskens M, Baeyens W, Gao Y. Estrogenic activity and ecological risk of steroids, bisphenol A and phthalates after secondary and tertiary sewage treatment processes. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 214:118189. [PMID: 35184019 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Effluents of sewage treatment plants (STPs) are an important source of estrogenic substances to the receiving water bodies affecting their ecological safety. In this study, steroids, bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates were assessed in the secondary (SE) and tertiary effluent (TE) of three typical urban STPs in Beijing (China). In addition, the overall estrogenic activity in these effluents was assessed by an in-vitro bioassay (ERE-CALUX). Results showed that the concentrations and activities of estrogenic compounds in TE were lower than those in SE. The residual concentration of 17β-estradiol (E2) was the highest among the detected steroids, accounting for 51.6 ± 5.1% in SE and 57.5 ± 24.8% in TE. The residual level (25.2-41.6 ng/L) of BPA in effluents was significantly higher than that of steroids (0.2-28.8 ng/L). The residual concentration of diethyl phthalate was the highest among the detected phthalates accounting for 47.1 ± 5.1% in SE and 37.6 ± 11.5% in TE. Steroids and BPA had a higher removal rate (83.5% and 96.7%) in secondary and tertiary treatment than phthalates (68.8% and 83.1%). The hydrophobic characteristics of these estrogenic compounds determined the removal mechanism. The removal of steroids, BPA, dimethyl phthalate and diethyl phthalate (LogKow= 1.61-4.15) mainly occurred through biodegradation in the water phase, while the removal of dibutyl phthalate, butylbenzyl phthalate and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (LogKow= 4.27-7.50) mainly occurred in the solid phase after adsorption on and sedimentation of the suspended particulate matter. According to ERE-CALUX, the estrogenic activity in the final STP effluents was 3.2-45.6 ng E2-equivalents/L, which is higher than reported levels in the effluents of European STPs. Calculation of estrogenic equivalents by using substance specific chemical analysis indicated that the dominant contributor was E2 (56.4-88.4%), followed by 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) (4.1-34.8%), both also exerting a moderate risk to the aquatic ecosystem. While the upgrade of treatment processes in STPs has efficiently reduced the emission of estrogenic substances, their ecological risk was not yet phased out.
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- Wei Guo
- Analytical, Environmental and Geochemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), 1050, Belgium; College of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China.
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- College of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geochemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), 1050, Belgium
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- Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center of MEE, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center of MEE, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geochemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), 1050, Belgium
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geochemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), 1050, Belgium
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geochemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), 1050, Belgium.
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Bonnaud B, Miège C, Daval A, Fauvelle V, Mazzella N. Determination of diffusion coefficients in agarose and polyacrylamide gels for 112 organic chemicals for passive sampling by organic Diffusive Gradients in Thin films (o-DGT). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:25799-25809. [PMID: 34846659 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17563-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The diffusive gradient in thin film technique was recently adapted to organic compounds. The diffusional coefficient (D) is a key parameter needed to calculate the time-weighted average concentration. In this study, two methods are used for D measurement in two gels (agarose and polyacrylamide): the diffusion cell method (Dcell) and the slice stacking method (Dstack). Thus, D were discussed and compared for 112 organic compounds, including pesticides, hormones, and pharmaceuticals. Dstack tends to be higher than Dcell. It could be explained by the presence of a non-negligible diffusive boundary layer thickness in diffusion cell. Consequently, the use of sampling rates (RS) should be more adequate to determine water concentration, for a given bulk flow velocity. Dstack also corresponds to the diffusion in gel only, allowing the determination of the maximal RS, and would be considered as a reference value that can be adjusted to in situ conditions, by applying the appropriate DBL thickness. The range and variability of D values found in the literature and obtained in this work were discussed. Relationships between D and compound physicochemical properties (molecular mass, log Dow, polar surface area, van der Waals volume) were investigated. We did not find clear and robust correlation between D and any single physicochemical property, for the set of compounds tested.
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- INRAE, UR RiverLy, 5 rue de la Doua, 69100, Villeurbanne, France
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- INRAE, UR RiverLy, 5 rue de la Doua, 69100, Villeurbanne, France
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- Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography (MIO), Aix-Marseille Univ., Toulon Univ., CNRS, IRD, 13288, Marseille, France
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Developments in the diffusive gradients in thin-films technique for the speciation of oxyanions and platinum group elements in aquatic systems. Trends Analyt Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2021.116513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Ji X, Challis JK, Brinkmann M. A critical review of diffusive gradients in thin films technique for measuring organic pollutants: Potential limitations, application to solid phases, and combination with bioassays. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 287:132352. [PMID: 34826958 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Diffusive gradient in thin films (DGT) for organics has received considerable attention for studying the chemical dynamics of various organic pollutants in the environment. This review investigates current limitations of DGT for organics and identifies several research gaps for future studies. The application of a protective outer filter membrane has been recommended for most DGT applications, however, important questions regarding longer lag times due to significant interaction or adsorption of specific groups of compounds on the outer membrane remain. A modified DGT configuration has been developed that uses the diffusive gel as the outer membrane without the use of an extra filter membrane, however use of this configuration, while largely successful, remains limited. Biofouling has been a concern when using DGT for metals; however, effect on the performance of DGT for organics needs to be systemically studied. Storage stability of compounds on intact DGT samplers has been assessed in select studies and that data is synthesized here. DGT has been used to describe the kinetic desorption of antibiotics from soils and biosolids based on the soil/biosolid physical-chemical characteristics, yet applications remain limited and requires further research before wide-scale adoption is recommended. Finally, DGT for organics has been rarely, albeit successfully, combined with bioassays as well as in vivo bioaccumulation studies in zebrafish. Studies using DGT combined with bioassays to predict the adverse effects of environmental mixtures on aquatic or terrestrial biota are discussed here and should be considered for future research.
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- Xiaowen Ji
- School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada; Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada; Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada; Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada; Centre for Hydrology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.
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Smolíková V, Pelcová P, Ridošková A, Leermakers M. Diffusive Gradients in Thin-films technique for uranium monitoring along a salinity gradient: A comparative study on the performance of Chelex-100, Dow-PIWBA, Diphonix, and Lewatit FO 36 resin gels in the Scheldt estuary. Talanta 2021; 240:123168. [PMID: 34954614 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.123168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Monitoring of uranium in the environment using the Diffusive Gradients in Thin-films (DGT) technique gains in importance as it can provide unique information about the bioavailability of the element and allows its long-term in-situ measurement. Hence, in this study, four DGT binding phases (Chelex-100, Dow-PIWBA, Diphonix, and Lewatit FO 36 resins) were evaluated for uranium monitoring to assess the robustness of their performance in estuarine and marine environments. These DGTs were deployed along the Scheldt estuary (Belgium and the Netherlands) over four campaigns between 2014 and 2021. The DGT performance (ratio of the DGT-determined vs. dissolved U concentration in grab water sample) varied with the water salinity. The Chelex-100 DGTs generally provided good performance in freshwater (median ratios close to 1.0), but an inverse correlation with the increasing salinity was observed (median ratios 0.7 at the stations with salinity >5). The Lewatit FO 36 DGTs provided good performance in the salinity range 0-18 (median ratios 1.0). However, a strong negative influence was observed at stations with high salinity levels (>18, ratio 0.6) and during the long-term deployment in seawater (ratios <0.5 over deployment periods ≥2 days). The Dow-PIWBA and Diphonix DGTs provided overall similar results with excellent performances along the whole salinity gradient (median ratios 1.1 and 1.0, respectively). Nevertheless, the long-term deployment trial in seawater (salinity ∼27) revealed the robustness of Diphonix DGTs that provided outstanding results even after 28 days of deployment (ratio 1.0). The differences in the performance of tested DGT resins were mostly given by the changes of U speciation along the salinity gradient. The speciation modelling of U showed that calcium uranyl carbonate complexes dominate along the Scheldt estuary (from 97 to 86% seawards) with increasing fraction of UO2(CO3)34- (from 2 to 14%) towards the mouth.
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- Vendula Smolíková
- Analytical, Environmental and Geochemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, Belgium; Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, CZ-613 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, CZ-613 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, CZ-613 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geochemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, Belgium.
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Yusuf A, O'Flynn D, White B, Holland L, Parle-McDermott A, Lawler J, McCloughlin T, Harold D, Huerta B, Regan F. Monitoring of emerging contaminants of concern in the aquatic environment: a review of studies showing the application of effect-based measures. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2021; 13:5120-5143. [PMID: 34726207 DOI: 10.1039/d1ay01184g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Water scarcity is increasingly a global cause of concern mainly due to widespread changes in climate conditions and increased consumptive water use driven by the exponential increase in population growth. In addition, increased pollution of fresh water sources due to rising production and consumption of pharmaceuticals and organic chemicals will further exacerbate this concern. Although surface water contamination by individual chemicals is often at very low concentration, pharmaceuticals for instance are designed to be efficacious at low concentrations, creating genuine concern for their presence in freshwater sources. Furthermore, the additive impact of multiple compounds may result in toxic or other biological effects that otherwise will not be induced by individual chemicals. Globally, different legislative frameworks have led to pre-emptive efforts which aim to ensure good water ecological status. Reports detailing the use and types of effect-based measures covering specific bioassay batteries that can identify specific mode of actions of chemical pollutants in the aquatic ecosystem to evaluate the real threat of pollutants to aquatic lives and ultimately human lives have recently emerged from monitoring networks such as the NORMAN network. In this review, we critically evaluate some studies within the last decade that have implemented effect-based monitoring of pharmaceuticals and organic chemicals in aquatic fauna, evaluating the occurrence of different chemical pollutants and the impact of these pollutants on aquatic fauna with special focus on pollutants that are contaminants of emerging concern (CEC) in urban wastewater. A critical discussion on studies that have used effect-based measures to assess biological impact of pharmaceutical/organic compound in the aquatic ecosystem and the endpoints measurements employed is presented. The application of effect-based monitoring of chemicals other than assessment of water quality status is also discussed.
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- Azeez Yusuf
- School of Biotechnology, Dublin City University Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland.
- Water Institute, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland
- Water Institute, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland
- Water Institute, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Biotechnology, Dublin City University Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland.
- Water Institute, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Biotechnology, Dublin City University Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland.
- Water Institute, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Biotechnology, Dublin City University Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland.
- Water Institute, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar
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- School of Biotechnology, Dublin City University Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland.
- Water Institute, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Biotechnology, Dublin City University Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland.
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland
- Water Institute, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland
- Water Institute, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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Xie H, Dong Y, Chen J, Wang X, Fu M. Development and evaluation of a ceramic diffusive layer based DGT technique for measuring organic micropollutants in seawaters. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2021; 156:106653. [PMID: 34034115 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2021.106653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Diffusive gradients in thin-films (DGT) technique has been well demonstrated as a robust tool for measuring organic micropollutants (OMPs) in the aquatic environment. However, potential adsorption of the OMPs on organic polymer filters and flow rate of waters can affect the measuring results of the DGT method, hence tedious work should be conducted to reduce these interferences. In the present study, a novel DGT technique coupled with a ceramic diffusive layer was developed to measure the OMPs in seawaters. The ceramic diffusive layer exhibited adsorption inertness to the OMPs with various logKow values. Moreover, the ceramic diffusive layer based DGT technique was proved to be less affected by the flow rate than the traditional DGT with agarose diffusive layer. The developed DGT device exhibited kinetic accumulation for the targets during a 6-d deployment, and measurement of the OMPs by the DGT method was independent with pH and ionic strength. Finally, the developed DGT sampler was applied in coastal waters of Dalian, and eight OMPs were detected with levels ranging from 1.58 to 13.1 ng/L. The development of the ceramic diffusive membrane can lead to simplification of the DGT applications, promoting the progress of the OMPs monitoring technology.
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- Huaijun Xie
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), Dalian Key Laboratory on Chemicals Risk Control and Pollution Prevention Technology, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Linggong Road 2, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), Dalian Key Laboratory on Chemicals Risk Control and Pollution Prevention Technology, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Linggong Road 2, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), Dalian Key Laboratory on Chemicals Risk Control and Pollution Prevention Technology, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Linggong Road 2, Dalian 116024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), Dalian Key Laboratory on Chemicals Risk Control and Pollution Prevention Technology, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Linggong Road 2, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), Dalian Key Laboratory on Chemicals Risk Control and Pollution Prevention Technology, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Linggong Road 2, Dalian 116024, China
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Amato ED, Pfeiffer F, Estoppey N, Subotic D, Herweyers L, Breugelmans T, Weyn M, Du Bois E, Dardenne F, Covaci A, Town RM, Blust R. Field application of a novel active-passive sampling technique for the simultaneous measurement of a wide range of contaminants in water. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 279:130598. [PMID: 33901895 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A first test of the field capabilities of a novel in situ sampling technique combining active and passive sampling (APS) was conducted in the sea. The proof-of-concept device uses a pump to draw water into a diffusion cell where dissolved target substances are accumulated onto sorbents which are selective for different classes of contaminants (i.e., metal cations, polar and non-polar organic compounds), simultaneously. A controlled laminar flow established in the diffusion cell enables measurements of contaminant concentrations that are fully independent from the hydrodynamic conditions in the bulk solution. APS measurements were consistent with those obtained using conventional passive sampling techniques such as organic diffusive gradients in thin films (o-DGT) and silicone rubber (SR) samplers (generally < 40% difference), taking into account the prevailing hydrodynamic conditions. The use of performance reference compounds (PRC) for hydrophobic contaminants provided additional information. Field measurements of metal ions in seawater showed large variability due to issues related to the device configuration. An improved field set-up deployed in supplementary freshwater mesocosm experiments provided metal speciation data that was consistent with passive sampling measurements (DGT), taking into account the hydrodynamic conditions. Overall, the results indicate that the APS technique provides a promising approach for the determination of a wide range of contaminants simultaneously, and independently from the hydrodynamic conditions in the bulk solution.
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- Elvio D Amato
- Systemic Physiological and Ecotoxicological Research (SPHERE), Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium.
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- School of Criminal Justice, University of Lausanne, Batochime, 1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- School of Criminal Justice, University of Lausanne, Batochime, 1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Internet and Data Lab (IDLab), University of Antwerp - Imec, Belgium
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- Department of Product Development, Faculty of Design Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2000, Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Research Group Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT), University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Internet and Data Lab (IDLab), University of Antwerp - Imec, Belgium
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- Department of Product Development, Faculty of Design Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2000, Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Systemic Physiological and Ecotoxicological Research (SPHERE), Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Toxicological Center, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Systemic Physiological and Ecotoxicological Research (SPHERE), Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Systemic Physiological and Ecotoxicological Research (SPHERE), Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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Galceran J, Gao Y, Puy J, Leermakers M, Rey-Castro C, Zhou C, Baeyens W. Speciation of Inorganic Compounds in Aquatic Systems Using Diffusive Gradients in Thin-Films: A Review. Front Chem 2021; 9:624511. [PMID: 33889563 PMCID: PMC8057345 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.624511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The speciation of trace metals in an aquatic system involves the determination of free ions, complexes (labile and non-labile), colloids, and the total dissolved concentration. In this paper, we review the integrated assessment of free ions and labile metal complexes using Diffusive Gradients in Thin-films (DGT), a dynamic speciation technique. The device consists of a diffusive hydrogel layer made of polyacrylamide, backed by a layer of resin (usually Chelex-100) for all trace metals except for Hg. The best results for Hg speciation are obtained with agarose as hydrogel and a thiol-based resin. The diffusive domain controls the diffusion flux of the metal ions and complexes to the resin, which strongly binds all free ions. By using DGT devices with different thicknesses of the diffusive or resin gels and exploiting expressions derived from kinetic models, one can determine the labile concentrations, mobilities, and labilities of different species of an element in an aquatic system. This procedure has been applied to the determination of the organic pool of trace metals in freshwaters or to the characterization of organic and inorganic complexes in sea waters. The concentrations that are obtained represent time-weighted averages (TWA) over the deployment period.
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- Josep Galceran
- Departament de Química, Universitat de Lleida and AGROTECNIO-CERCA, Lleida, Spain
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geo-Chemistry Department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Departament de Química, Universitat de Lleida and AGROTECNIO-CERCA, Lleida, Spain
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geo-Chemistry Department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Departament de Química, Universitat de Lleida and AGROTECNIO-CERCA, Lleida, Spain
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geo-Chemistry Department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geo-Chemistry Department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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Reichstädter M, Gao Y, Diviš P, Ma T, Gaulier C, Leermakers M. Cysteine-modified silica resin in DGT samplers for mercury and trace metals assessment. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 263:128320. [PMID: 33297253 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 09/05/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Diffusive gradients in thin-films (DGT) is an in situ passive sampling technique to assess labile trace metal concentrations in different environmental matrix. The technique is consisting of a diffusive domain backed up by a resin gel that binds free metals and metal complexes that dissociate in the diffusive domain. This technique requires specific resin for special metals, for example mercury (Hg), since the classic resin (Chelex-100) gel is not applicable for Hg measurement. A simultaneous determination of Hg with other metals by the DGT was not yet reported. Two biomolecule-based resins were prepared by glutaraldehyde immobilisation of cysteine onto 3-amino-functionalised silica and 3-aminopropyl-functionalised silica, respectively. The load of functional groups on modified resins was qualitatively and quantitatively characterised. The modified resins were applied in the DGT technique and the uptake efficiency, elution efficiency, and linear accumulation of analytes of the DGT were tested. This novel DGT technique, using two cysteine-modified resins, can accumulate Hg and other metals in a broad range of pH and ionic strength in solutions. In the Belgian coastal zone (BCZ), the concentrations of Hg and other trace metals sampled by cysteine-modified resin-DGTs were similar as those by the other two DGT assemblies for Hg and other trace metals, respectively. The cysteine-modified silica resin combined the features of Chelex-100 resin and 3-mercaptopropyl silica resin and allowed simultaneous determination of labile Hg and other trace metals. The resin with a higher load of functional groups also showed higher performance in the further application in the DGT technique.
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- Marek Reichstädter
- Analytical, Environmental and Geo-Chemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussels, Belgium; Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Purkynova 118, Brno, 621 00, Czech Republic
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geo-Chemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussels, Belgium.
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- Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Purkynova 118, Brno, 621 00, Czech Republic.
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geo-Chemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussels, Belgium
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geo-Chemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussels, Belgium; LASIR CNRS UMR 8516, Université de Lille, Cité Scientifique, 59655, Villeneuve D'Ascq Cedex, France
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geo-Chemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussels, Belgium
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You N, Chen S, Wang Y, Fan HT, Sun LN, Sun T. In situ sampling of tetracycline antibiotics in culture wastewater using diffusive gradients in thin films equipped with graphene nanoplatelets. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2020; 191:110089. [PMID: 32861726 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.110089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Revised: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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A device of graphene nanoplatelet-based diffusion gradients in thin-films (G-DGT) was developed for in situ sampling of tetracycline (TC), oxytetracycline (OTC) and chlortetracycline (CTC) in aquatic environment. The accumulation of antibiotics in a synthetic solution by the proposed G-DGT was consistent with the theoretical curves predicted by the DGT equation. The values of the detection and quantification limits of G-DGT using high-performance liquid chromatography over the deployment time of 7 days were at the level of μg L-1 for the three antibiotics. The performance of the proposed G-DGT was unaffected by pH (3-9) and ionic strength (0.001-0.7 mol L-1 NaNO3). Fulvic acid did not significantly interfere with the performance of the proposed G-DGT device when the mass ratios between the three antibiotics and fulvic acid were within the range of 1:10-1:100. Humic acid had a significant effect on the performance of the proposed G-DGT for the sampling of the three antibiotics due to strong complexation and coprecipitation between the antibiotics and humic acid. The proposed G-DGT was used for the in situ sampling in spiked freshwaters and livestock culture wastewater and exhibited good precision and accuracy without notable interference from the matrices.
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- Nan You
- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning Shihua University, Fushun, 113001, Liaoning, China
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- Key Lab of Eco-restoration of Regional Contaminated Environment (Shenyang University), Ministry of Education, Shenyang, 110044, China
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- College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning Shihua University, Fushun, 113001, Liaoning, China.
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- Key Lab of Eco-restoration of Regional Contaminated Environment (Shenyang University), Ministry of Education, Shenyang, 110044, China.
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- College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110004, China.
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Wang R, Biles E, Li Y, Juergens MD, Bowes MJ, Jones KC, Zhang H. In Situ Catchment Scale Sampling of Emerging Contaminants Using Diffusive Gradients in Thin Films (DGT) and Traditional Grab Sampling: A Case Study of the River Thames, UK. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2020; 54:11155-11164. [PMID: 32797751 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c01584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The in situ passive sampling technique, diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT), confronts many of the challenges associated with current sampling methods used for emerging contaminants (ECs) in aquatic systems. This study compared DGT and grab sampling for their suitability to screen and monitor ECs at the catchment scale in the River Thames system (U.K.) and explored their sources and environmental fate. The ubiquitous presence of endocrine disrupting chemicals, parabens, and their metabolites is of concern. This study is the first to report organophosphate esters (OPEs) in the study area. TEP (summer 13-160 and winter 18-46, ng/L) and TCPP (summer 242-4282 and winter 215-854, ng/L) were the main OPEs. For chemicals which were relatively stable in the rivers, DGT and grab sampling were in good agreement. For chemicals which showed high variation in water bodies, DGT provided a better integral of loadings and exposure than grab sampling. DGT was not as sensitive as grab sampling under the procedures employed here, but there are several options to improve it to give comparable/better performance. DGT samples require shorter preparation time for analysis in the laboratory than grab samples. Overall, DGT can be a powerful tool to characterize ECs throughout a large dynamic water system.
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- Runmei Wang
- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ, U.K
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- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ, U.K
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- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ, U.K
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- Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Wallingford, Oxon OX10 8BB, U.K
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- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ, U.K
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- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ, U.K
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You N, Chen Y, Zhang QX, Zhang Y, Meng Z, Fan HT. In-situ monitoring of phenol in surface waters by diffusive gradients in thin films technique based on the nanocomposites of zero-valent iron@biochar. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 735:139553. [PMID: 32473426 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The nano-sized zero valent iron assisted biochar from hazelnut shell (nZVI@biochar) was prepared and assessed for the feasibility as the binding agent in diffusive gradients in thin-films (DGT) technique. The 1.5% agarose solution containing the optimal nZVI@biochar dose of 15 g L-1 was used to prepare the nZVI@biochar binding gel which owned a high capacity (1010 ± 50 μg disc-1) and a rapid uptake within 30 min. The elution efficiency of phenol from the loaded binding gel was up to 99.3% using the mixture of 1% hydroxylamine hydrochloride and 0.05 mol L-1 HCl. The phenol uptake of nZVI@biochar-DGT increased linearly with the increase of deployment time (R2 = 0.9938) and was in accord with the theoretical values from DGT equation, while there was no notable interference of the sample matrixes on the phenol uptake of nZVI@biochar-DGT in the spiked freshwaters. The good performance of nZVI@biochar-DGT was found under a range of pH (4.1-10.2), ionic strength (as pNaNO3) (0.155-4), and dissolved organic matter up to 20 mg L-1. In field, the monitoring of nZVI@biochar-DGT was more representative than the results from the grab-sampling with better precision and lower sampling frequency, which can provide reliable information, reduce the cost of human resources, and improve efficiency. These illustrate that the nZVI@biochar is more suitable as the binding agent of DGT for uptake of phenol and nZVI@biochar-DGT is an effective tool to monitor in-situ phenol in waters.
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- Nan You
- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning Shihua University, Fushun 113001, Liaoning, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning Shihua University, Fushun 113001, Liaoning, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning Shihua University, Fushun 113001, Liaoning, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning Shihua University, Fushun 113001, Liaoning, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning Shihua University, Fushun 113001, Liaoning, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning Shihua University, Fushun 113001, Liaoning, China.
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Reichstädter M, Divis P, Abdulbur-Alfakhoury E, Gao Y. Simultaneous determination of mercury, cadmium and lead in fish sauce using Diffusive Gradients in Thin-films technique. Talanta 2020; 217:121059. [PMID: 32498878 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Fish sauce is a popular seasoning liquid originating from southeastern Asian cuisine, consisting of fermented fish, salt and additional ingredients. Fish can contain high amounts of metals, some of which are hazardous for human health. Therefore, authorities responsible for food safety and quality should monitor the levels of these contaminants in fish and fish deviated products. In this work, the passive sampling technique of Diffusive Gradients in Thin-films (DGT) containing Chelex-100 and Purolite S924 resin gels, is used for the determination of dissolved mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) in fish sauce. The DGT performance test showed linear accumulation of Hg, Cd and Pb on the binding gels versus deployment time. A wide range of pH and salt concentration did not affect the performance of the DGT. The effective diffusion coefficients of Hg, Cd and Pb in diffusive gels were determined by applying a series of deployments in fish sauce solution. Besides the direct sampling with the DGT technique, fish sauce samples were also digested using a microwave oven. Analyses of DGT and microwave oven digested samples were performed with Sector Field Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (SF-ICP-MS). Both methods were then used for the analysis of fish sauces from local retail stores. Due to the preconcentration ability of DGT, lower detection limits of Hg, Cd and Pb could be achieved compared to the microwave digestion method. The DGT technique offers a more sensitive method for trace element analysis in complex food matrices.
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- Marek Reichstädter
- Analytical, Environmental and Geo-Chemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussels, Belgium; Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Purkynova 118, Brno, 62100, Czech Republic
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- Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Purkynova 118, Brno, 62100, Czech Republic
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geo-Chemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussels, Belgium
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- Analytical, Environmental and Geo-Chemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussels, Belgium.
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Wang R, Jones KC, Zhang H. Monitoring Organic Pollutants in Waters Using the Diffusive Gradients in the Thin Films Technique: Investigations on the Effects of Biofouling and Degradation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2020; 54:7961-7969. [PMID: 32450690 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c00224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT) passive sampling technique has been increasingly used to provide time-weighted average concentrations of the biorelevant fraction of organic contaminants in waters, with high spatial and temporal resolutions at low cost. This study was tested for the effects of biofouling and compound degradation/loss during sample handling/storage on the DGT measurement of a range of emerging organic pollutants. Biofouling was tested using biofilms collected from the influent and effluent of a typical urban wastewater treatment plant. Most (85%) target compounds showed no detectable effect on the DGT measurement when 8- and 15-day biofouled membrane filters were used. Four storage methods were designed to test for within-sampler degradation/loss for up to 2 months. Intact samplers can be simply stored in polyethylene bags at ambient temperature (18-26 °C) with most compounds stable (mass loss <20%) for at least 1 week. Keeping intact samplers at 4 °C or binding gels in solvent gave good recoveries, with most chemicals being stable for up to 2 months, although the best results were obtained when binding gels were kept in solvent at 4 °C. Recommendations are made for sample handling and storage of DGT samplers used for determination of trace organics in monitoring and surveillance campaigns.
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- Runmei Wang
- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YQ, U.K
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- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YQ, U.K
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- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YQ, U.K
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de Faria CC, Favero M, Caetano MMM, Rosa AH, Tonello PS. Application of chitosan film as a binding phase in the diffusive gradients in thin films technique (DGT) for measurement of metal ions in aqueous solution. Anal Bioanal Chem 2020; 412:703-714. [PMID: 31828374 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-019-02281-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2019] [Revised: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
Diffusive gradients in thin films technique (DGT) allows in situ determination of labile metal in water, soils, and sediments. This paper aims to evaluate the performance of a new proposal of DGT to measure Cu2+ and Cd2+ in aqueous solution using chitosan films as binding agent. These films were prepared and characterized (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscope, and elemental analysis). The maximum adsorption rates onto chitosan films at initial concentrations of 0.5 and 1.0 mg L-1 for Cu2+ and Cd2+ were 97%, 98% and 60%, 62%, respectively. Effects of main DGT parameters were evaluated and the results obtained suggest that the pH between 4.0 and 6.0 and ionic strength from 0.0008 to 0.1 mol L-1 presented the best ranges for the application of DGT-Chitosan. The results suggest that chitosan films prepared in this work can be an effective binding agent for DGT technique in aqueous solution. Graphical abstract.
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Affiliation(s)
- Carol C de Faria
- Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Avenida Três de Março 511, Sorocaba, São Paulo, 18087-180, Brazil
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- Laboratório Multidisciplinar de Mineralogia, Águas e Solos, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua São Nicolau 210, Diadema, Sao Paulo, 09913-030, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Avenida Três de Março 511, Sorocaba, São Paulo, 18087-180, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Avenida Três de Março 511, Sorocaba, São Paulo, 18087-180, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Avenida Três de Março 511, Sorocaba, São Paulo, 18087-180, Brazil.
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Gao Y, Zhou C, Gaulier C, Bratkic A, Galceran J, Puy J, Zhang H, Leermakers M, Baeyens W. Labile trace metal concentration measurements in marine environments: From coastal to open ocean areas. Trends Analyt Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2019.04.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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