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Geng C, Zhang T, Dong Z, Lu Y, Ma B, Xu Y, Yang Z, Liang S, Ding X. Development of an atmospheric pressure plasma-based OES device for in-situ mapping of Cd and related elements in plants. Talanta 2024; 275:126196. [PMID: 38705018 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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We have developed an innovative optical emission spectrometry imaging device integrating a diode laser for sample introduction and an atmospheric pressure plasma based on dielectric barrier discharge for atomization and excitation. By optimizing the device parameters and ensuring appropriate leaf moisture, we achieved effective imaging with a lateral resolution as low as 50 μm. This device allows for tracking the accumulation of Cd and related species such as K, Zn, and O2+∙, in plant leaves exposed to different Cd levels and culture times. The results obtained are comparable to established in-lab imaging and quantitative methods. With its features of compact construction, minimal sample preparation, ease of operation, and low limit of detection (0.04 μg/g for Cd), this novel methodology shows promise as an in-situ elemental imaging tool for interdisciplinary applications.
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- Chaoqun Geng
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Shandong Qingdao Hospital of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, Qingdao, 266002, China
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- College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- Element Focus (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai, 200122, China
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- Element Focus (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai, 200122, China
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- Qingdao Institute for Food and Drug Control, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, 266071, China; Qingdao University - Aliben Science & Technology Collaborative Instrument R&D Center, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, 266071, China; Qingdao University - Aliben Science & Technology Collaborative Instrument R&D Center, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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Kumar A, Prabha M, Tiwari P, Malviya T, Singh V. Xanthan gum-capped Chromia Nanoparticles (XG-CrNPs): A promising nanoprobe for the detection of heavy metal ions. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:131192. [PMID: 38574641 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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The present study reports on the selective and sensitive detection of metals using xanthan gum-capped chromia nanoparticles (XG-CrNPs). The nanoparticles were synthesized by the chemical reduction method using sodium borohydride and xanthan gum as the reducing and capping agents, respectively. The synthesis of XG-CrNPs was confirmed by the appearance of the two absorption peaks at 272 nm and 371 nm in the UV-visible region. The nanoparticles have been extensively characterized by FTIR, TEM-EDX, XRD, and TGA analyses. The well-dispersed XG-CrNPs exhibited a quasi-spherical structure with an average particle size of 3 nm. A significantly low amount (2 μg/L) of XG-CrNPs was used for selective and sensitive detection of heavy metal ions. It showed excellent metal detecting properties by quenching its band gap signal which was extraordinarily conspicuous for Co(II), Hg(II), and Cd(II) in comparison to other metal ions like Ag(I), Ba(II), Mg(II), Mn(II), Ni(II), and Zn(II). The limit of detection of Co(II), Cd(II), and Hg(II) with this nanoprobe was found to be 2.167 μM, 1.065 μM, and 0.601 μM respectively. The nanoparticles manifested higher shelf-life and can be reused up to three consecutive cycles where most of its activity was conserved even after being used. Thus, it may find use in metal sensor devices for the detection of hazardous metals.
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- Ashok Kumar
- Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India.
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Teng W, Li Q, Zhao J, Shi P, Zhang J, Yan M, Zhang S. A novel dual-mode aptasensor based on a multiple amplification system for ultrasensitive detection of lead ions using fluorescence and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Analyst 2024; 149:1817-1824. [PMID: 38345074 DOI: 10.1039/d3an02245e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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In this work, we develop a dual recycling amplification aptasensor for sensitive and rapid detection of lead ions (Pb2+) using fluorescence and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (FL-SERS). The aptasensor allows targeted cleavage of substrates through specifically binding with the Pb2+-dependent aptamer (M-PS2.M). Ultrasensitive detection of trace Pb2+ has been achieved using an enzyme-free nonlinear hybridization chain reaction (HCR) and the FL-SERS technique. The lower limit of detection (LOD = 3σ/k) is 0.115 pM in FL mode and 1.261 fM in SERS mode. The aptasensor is characterized by high reliability and specificity, among other things, to distinguish Pb2+ from other metal ions. In addition, the aptasensor can detect Pb2+ in actual water with good recovery. Compared with the single-mode aptasensor, the dual-mode aptasensor is characterized by high reliability, an extensive detection range, and high specificity.
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- Wanqing Teng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China.
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, PR China.
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, PR China.
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, PR China.
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China.
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, PR China.
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He S, Niu Y, Xing L, Liang Z, Song X, Ding M, Huang W. Research progress of the detection and analysis methods of heavy metals in plants. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1310328. [PMID: 38362447 PMCID: PMC10867983 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1310328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Heavy metal (HM)-induced stress can lead to the enrichment of HMs in plants thereby threatening people's lives and health via the food chain. For this reason, there is an urgent need for some reliable and practical techniques to detect and analyze the absorption, distribution, accumulation, chemical form, and transport of HMs in plants for reducing or regulating HM content. Not only does it help to explore the mechanism of plant HM response, but it also holds significant importance for cultivating plants with low levels of HMs. Even though this field has garnered significant attention recently, only minority researchers have systematically summarized the different methods of analysis. This paper outlines the detection and analysis techniques applied in recent years for determining HM concentration in plants, such as inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AFS), X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS), non-invasive micro-test technology (NMT) and omics and molecular biology approaches. They can detect the chemical forms, spatial distribution, uptake and transport of HMs in plants. For this paper, the principles behind these techniques are clarified, their advantages and disadvantages are highlighted, their applications are explored, and guidance for selecting the appropriate methods to study HMs in plants is provided for later research. It is also expected to promote the innovation and development of HM-detection technologies and offer ideas for future research concerning HM accumulation in plants.
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- Shuang He
- College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation in Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
- Key Laboratory of “Taibaiqiyao” Research and Applications, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- Management Department, Xi’an Ande Pharmaceutical Co; Ltd., Xi’an, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
- Key Laboratory of “Taibaiqiyao” Research and Applications, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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Wang B, Lan J, Ou J, Bo C, Gong B. Ganoderma lucidum bran-derived blue-emissive and green-emissive carbon dots for detection of copper ions. RSC Adv 2023; 13:14506-14516. [PMID: 37188255 PMCID: PMC10176043 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra02168h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Ganoderma lucidum bran (GB) has a broad application prospect in the preparation of activated carbon, livestock feed, and biogas, but the preparation of carbon dots (CDs) from GB has never been reported. In this work, GB was applied as a carbon source and nitrogen source to prepare both blue fluorescent CDs (BCDs) and green fluorescent CDs (GCDs). The former were prepared at 160 °C for 4 h by a hydrothermal approach, while the latter were acquired at 25 °C for 24 h by chemical oxidation. Two kinds of as-synthesized CDs exhibited unique excitation-dependent fluorescence behavior and high fluorescent chemical stability. Based on the fantastic optical behavior of the CDs, they were utilized as probes for fluorescent determination of copper ions (Cu2+). In the range of 1-10 μmol L-1, the fluorescent intensity of BCDs and GCDs decreased linearly with the increase of Cu2+ concentration; the linear correlation coefficient reached 0.9951 and 0.9982, and the limit of detection (LOD) was 0.74 and 1.08 μmol L-1, respectively. In addition, these CDs remained stable in 0.001-0.1 mmol L-1 salt solutions; BCDs were more stable in the neutral pH range, but GCDs were more stable in neutral to alkaline conditions. The CDs prepared from GB are not only simple and low-cost, but also can realize the comprehensive utilization of biomass.
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- Baoying Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, North Minzu University Yinchuan 750021 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, North Minzu University Yinchuan 750021 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, North Minzu University Yinchuan 750021 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, North Minzu University Yinchuan 750021 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, North Minzu University Yinchuan 750021 China
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Kabir MH, Guindo ML, Chen R, Luo X, Kong W, Liu F. Heavy Metal Detection in Fritillaria thunbergii Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Coupled with Variable Selection Algorithm and Chemometrics. Foods 2023; 12:foods12061125. [PMID: 36981052 PMCID: PMC10048262 DOI: 10.3390/foods12061125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
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Environmental and health risks associated with heavy metal pollution are serious. Human health can be adversely affected by the smallest amount of heavy metals. Modeling spectrum requires the careful selection of variables. Hence, simple variables that have a low level of interference and a high degree of precision are required for fast analysis and online detection. This study used laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy coupled with variable selection and chemometrics to simultaneously analyze heavy metals (Cd, Cu and Pb) in Fritillaria thunbergii. A total of three machine learning algorithms were utilized, including a gradient boosting machine (GBM), partial least squares regression (PLSR) and support vector regression (SVR). Three promising wavelength selection methods were evaluated for comparison, namely, a competitive adaptive reweighted sampling method (CARS), a random frog method (RF), and an uninformative variable elimination method (UVE). Compared to full wavelengths, the selected wavelengths produced excellent results. Overall, RC2, RV2, RP2, RSMEC, RSMEV and RSMEP for the selected variables are as follows: 0.9967, 0.8899, 0.9403, 1.9853 mg kg−1, 11.3934 mg kg−1, 8.5354 mg kg−1; 0.9933, 0.9316, 0.9665, 5.9332 mg kg−1, 18.3779 mg kg−1, 11.9356 mg kg−1; 0.9992, 0.9736, 0.9686, 1.6707 mg kg−1, 10.2323 mg kg−1, 10.1224 mg kg−1 were obtained for Cd Cu and Pb, respectively. Experimental results showed that all three methods could perform variable selection effectively, with GBM-UVE for Cd, SVR-RF for Pb, and GBM-CARS for Cu providing the best results. The results of the study suggest that LIBS coupled with wavelength selection can be used to detect heavy metals rapidly and accurately in Fritillaria by extracting only a few variables that contain useful information and eliminating non-informative variables.
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- Muhammad Hilal Kabir
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resource Engineering, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi PMB 0248, Nigeria
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Mathematics and Computer Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Mathematics and Computer Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-571-88982825
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Determination of Heavy Metal Ions in Infant Milk Powder Using a Nanoporous Carbon Modified Disposable Sensor. Foods 2023; 12:foods12040730. [PMID: 36832804 PMCID: PMC9956227 DOI: 10.3390/foods12040730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Due to the risk of heavy metal pollution in infant milk powder, it is significant to establish effective detection methods. Here, a screen-printed electrode (SPE) was modified with nanoporous carbon (NPC) to detect Pb(II) and Cd(II) in infant milk powder using an electrochemical method. Using NPC as a functional nanolayer facilitated the electrochemical detection of Pb(II) and Cd(II) due to its efficient mass transport and large adsorption capacity. Linear responses were obtained for Pb (II) and Cd(II) in the range from 1 to 60 µg L-1 and 5 to 70 µg L-1, respectively. The limit of detection was 0.1 µg L-1 for Pb(II) and 1.67 µg L-1 for Cd(II). The reproducibility, stability, and anti-interference performance of the prepared sensor were tested as well. The heavy metal ion detection performance in the extracted infant milk powder shows that the developed SPE/NPC possesses the ability to detect Pb(II) and Cd(II) in milk powder.
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Tong Y, Wu Y, Bai H, Li S, Jiang L, Zhou Q, Chen C. Highly efficient and simultaneous magnetic solid phase extraction of heavy metal ions from water samples with l-Cysteine modified magnetic polyamidoamine dendrimers prior to high performance liquid chromatography. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 313:137340. [PMID: 36455659 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Due to the strong metal-sulfur interaction between mercapto groups and metal ions, which can be used to functionalize polyamidoamine dendrimer decorated Fe3O4 nanoparticles for high enrichment of trace heavy metal ions from waters. Based on this concept, polyamidoamine dendrimer modified Fe3O4 nanomaterials were functionalized with l-Cysteine and a new magnetic solid phase extraction for rapid adsorption and separation of Hg2+, Pb2+, Co2+ and Cd2+ from waters was established. The factors affecting extraction efficiency have been optimized. Upon the optimal parameters, the established method provided good linear ranges of 0.1-200 μg L-1 for Hg2+ and 0.05-200 μg L-1 for Pb2+, Co2+ and Cd2+, and high sensitivity with limits of detection (LOD) of 0.018 μg L-1, 0.014 μg L-1, 0.013 μg L-1 and 0.025 μg L-1 for Cd2+, Pb2+, Co2+ and Hg2+, respectively. Real water samples were utilized to validate the proposed method, and achieved results revealed that the proposed method was sensitive, effective, stable and suitable for monitoring Pb2+, Cd2+, Co2+and Hg2+ in environmental waters. This work provided a novel strategy for the simultaneous analysis of target cations in waters, and a new direction for developing decoration method of nanomaterials according to specific purpose.
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- Yayan Tong
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing, 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing, 102249, China; Beijing Municipal Research Institute of Eco-Environmental Protection, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Beijing Municipal Research Institute of Eco-Environmental Protection, Beijing, 100037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing, 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing, 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing, 102249, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing, 102249, China
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Li J, Ren J, Cui R, Yu K, Zhao Y. Optical imaging spectroscopy coupled with machine learning for detecting heavy metal of plants: A review. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:1007991. [PMID: 36352874 PMCID: PMC9638174 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1007991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Heavy metal elements, which inhibit plant development by destroying cell structure and wilting leaves, are easily absorbed by plants and eventually threaten human health via the food chain. Recently, with the increasing precision and refinement of optical instruments, optical imaging spectroscopy has gradually been applied to the detection and reaction of heavy metals in plants due to its in-situ, real-time, and simple operation compared with traditional chemical analysis methods. Moreover, the emergence of machine learning helps improve detection accuracy, making optical imaging spectroscopy comparable to conventional chemical analysis methods in some situations. This review (a): summarizes the progress of advanced optical imaging spectroscopy techniques coupled with artificial neural network algorithms for plant heavy metal detection over ten years from 2012-2022; (b) briefly describes and compares the principles and characteristics of spectroscopy and traditional chemical techniques applied to plants heavy metal detection, and the advantages of artificial neural network techniques including machine learning and deep learning techniques in combination with spectroscopy; (c) proposes the solutions such as coupling with other analytical and detection methods, portability, to address the challenges of unsatisfactory sensitivity of optical imaging spectroscopy and expensive instruments.
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- Junmeng Li
- College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A &F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A &F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A &F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A &F University, Yangling, China
- Key Lab Agricultural Internet Things, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Yangling, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural Information Perception and Intelligent Service, Yangling, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A &F University, Yangling, China
- Key Lab Agricultural Internet Things, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Yangling, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural Information Perception and Intelligent Service, Yangling, China
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Zheng L, Yan Y, Wang N, Li M, Shuang S, Bian W, Choi MMF. Sulfur-doped graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets as a sensitive fluorescent probe for detecting environmental and intracellular Ag. Methods Appl Fluoresc 2022; 10. [PMID: 35850115 DOI: 10.1088/2050-6120/ac8223] [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: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Silver is widely used in medical materials, photography, electronics and other industries as a precious metal. The large-scale industrial production of silver-containing products and liquid waste emissions aggravate the environmental pollution. Silver ion is one of the most toxic metal ions, causing pollution to the environment and damage to public health. Therefore, the efficient and sensitive detection of Ag+ in the water environment is extremely important. Sulfur-doped carbon nitride nanosheets (SCN Ns) were prepared by melamine and thiourea via high-temperature calcination. The morphology, chemical composition and surface functional groups of the SCN Ns were characterized by SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, and FT-IR. The fluorescence of SCN Ns was gradually quenched as the Ag+ concentration increased. The detection limit for Ag+ was as low as 0.28 nM. The quenching mechanism mainly is attributed to static quenching. In this paper, SCN Ns were used as the fluorescent probe for detecting Ag+. SCN Ns have successfully detected Ag+ in different environmental aqueous samples and cells. Finally, SCN Ns were further applied to the visual quantitative detection of intracellular Ag+.
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- Lingling Zheng
- Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China, Taiyuan, Shanxi , 030001, CHINA
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- Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China, Taiyuan, Shanxi , 030001, CHINA
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- Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China, Taiyuan, Shanxi , 030001, CHINA
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- Lvliang People's Hospital, Lvliang People's Hospital, Lvliang, China, Lvliang, 033000, CHINA
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- Shanxi University, Xiaodian District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan, Shanxi , 030006, CHINA
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- Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China, Taiyuan, 030001, CHINA
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- c/o Tyndale Baptist Church, Bristol Chinese Christian Church, 137-139 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2QG, United Kingdom, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2QG, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
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In Situ Detection of Trace Heavy Metal Cu in Water by Atomic Emission Spectrometry of Nebulized Discharge Plasma at Atmospheric Pressure. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12104939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The in situ detection of trace heavy metal is very important for human health and environmental protection. In this paper, a novel and stable nebulized discharge excited by an alternating current (AC) power supply at atmospheric pressure is employed to detect the trace metal copper by atomic emission spectrometry. Different from the previous experiments in which a conductive object was wrapped around a pneumatic nebulizer directly as a discharge electrode. Plasma is generated near needle electrodes and aerosol is introduced from above the electrode gap by a pneumatic nebulizer, which avoid damage to the fragile device. The effects of applied voltage, gas flow rate, pH value of liquid, and concentration of organic addition agents on the emission intensity of Cu I (3d104p-3d104s, 324.75 nm) are investigated for the purpose of optimizing the experiment conditions. For studying the discharge characteristics and understanding the mechanisms of metal atomic excitation, the waveforms of applied voltage and discharge current are measured, and the vibrational and rotational temperature are calculated by the spectra of N2 (C3∏u-B3∏g, Δυ = −2). In addition, gas temperature evolution of nebulized discharge is acquired and it is found that the emission intensity of Cu I (3d104p-3d104s, 324.75 nm) can be affected by applied voltage, gas flow rate, pH value of liquid, and concentration of organic addition agents. An optimized experimental condition of nebulized discharge for Cu detection is 3.59 of the pH, 5.6 kV of applied voltage, 1.68 L/min of Ar flow rate, and 2% of the ethanol. Under this condition, the limit of detection (LOD) of Cu can reach up to 0.083 mg/L.
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Tewatia P, Kumar V, Samota S, Singhal S, Kaushik A. Sensing and annihilation of ultra-trace level arsenic (III) using fluoranthene decorated fluorescent nanofibrous cellulose probe. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127722. [PMID: 34865904 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Besides presence of heavy metals, especially arsenic in water bodies, northern India is striving to obliterate crop residue, which is otherwise burnt to make the fields ready for subsequent crop, causing acute air pollution. Through this study, an effort has been made to utilize wheat-straw cellulose to develop inexpensive and efficacious sensing cum annihilation system for deleterious arsenite ions As(III) in water by grafting a novel fluorophore, 3-bromofluoranthene on cellulose (BF@CFs). BF@CFs were characterized for structural, morphological and thermal properties using FTIR, XRD, TGA, FESEM, EDS and TEM, which confirmed the successful insertion of fluoranthene molecule on cellulose while preserving its crystalline nanofibrous structure. Fluorescent studies indicated strong affinity of BF@CFs towards arsenite ions exhibiting "turn on" fluorescence response attributed to inhibition of photo induced electron transfer (PET) and metal ion chelation with a limit of detection of 2.8 ng L-1, lower than WHO prescribed limit of 10 μg L-1. Besides sensing, the porous fibrous network of BF@CFs exhibited good adsorption of As(III) ions with maximum adsorption of 171.2 μg g-1 at 35 min under optimized conditions. BF@CFs displayed 95.2% removal efficiency with 2 μg L-1 concentration of As (III) ions at room temperature and neutral pH observed by atomic absorption spectrophotometer coupled with hydride generation assembly (HG-AAS) measurements. BF@CFs retained adsorption 97.3% efficiency after five adsorption/ desorption cycles displaying excellent reusability and stability, strengthening its potential as dual functional sensor and adsorbent.
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- Preeti Tewatia
- Energy Research Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Energy Research Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Energy Research Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India; Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
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- Energy Research Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India; Dr. SSB University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
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Ru J, Wang X, Zhou Z, Zhao J, Yang J, Du X, Lu X. Fabrication of octahedral GO/UiO-67@PtNPs nanocomposites as an electrochemical sensor for ultrasensitive recognition of arsenic (III) in Chinese Herbal Medicine. Anal Chim Acta 2022; 1195:339451. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2022.339451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Huang C, Li ZX, Wu Y, Huang ZY, Hu Y, Gao J. Treatment and bioresources utilization of traditional Chinese medicinal herb residues: Recent technological advances and industrial prospect. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 299:113607. [PMID: 34467864 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has wide application and important functions in curing many diseases, but a great number of herb residues are usually generated after its manufacture and usage. Without proper and timely treatment, these traditional Chinese medicinal herb (TCMH) residues will cause some environmental pollution. In addition to treatment, bioresources utilization of TCMH residues is also important for its great potential as a suitable feedstock for the production of energy, materials, and chemicals. In this situation, advanced and well-designed solid waste management is important to make the TCM industry environmentally friendly and economically attractive. In this review article, the recent progress focusing on various methods for TCMH residues treatment and bioresources utilization are introduced in detail. In particular, the technologies for thermochemical conversion and biochemical conversion of TCMH residues are mainly focused on in order to show how to fulfill effective and efficient bioresources utilization. Besides, some other technologies which are suitable for the treatment and bioresources utilization of TCMH residues are presented as well. Finally, some industrial prospects are given from the economic, operational, and environmental aspects for the further development of treatment and bioresources utilization of TCMH residues. Overall, this work can provide some systematical and comprehensive information for the development of technologies that help sustainably manage the herb residues generated in the TCM industry.
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- Chao Huang
- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan, 528458, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan, 528458, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan, 528458, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan, 528458, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan, 528458, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan, 528458, People's Republic of China.
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Development of QDs-based nanosensors for heavy metal detection: A review on transducer principles and in-situ detection. Talanta 2021; 239:122903. [PMID: 34857381 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Heavy metal pollution has severe threats to the ecological environment and human health. Thus, it is urgent to achieve the rapid, selective, sensitive and portable detection of heavy metal ions. To overcome the defects of traditional methods such as time-consuming, low sensitivity, high cost and complicated operation, QDs (Quantum dots)-based nanomaterials have been used in sensors to significantly improve the sensing performance. Due to their excellent physicochemical properties, high specific surface area, high adsorption and reactive capacity, nanomaterials could act as potential probes or offer enhanced sensitivity and create a promising nanosensors platform. In this review, the rapidly advancing types of QDs for heavy metal ions detection are first summarized. Modified with ligands, nanomaterials, or biomaterials, QDs are assembled on sensors by the interaction of electrostatic adsorption, chemical bonding, steric hindrance, and base-pairing. The stability of QDs-based nanosensors is improved by doping the elements to QDs, providing the reference substance, optimizing the assemble strategies and so on. Then, according to transducer principles, the two most typical sensor categories based on QDs: optical and electrochemical sensors are highlighted to be discussed. In the meanwhile, portable devices combining with QDs to adapt the practical detection in complex situations are summarized. The deficiencies and future challenges of QDs in toxicity, specificity, portability, multi-metal co-detection and degradation during the detection are also pointed out. In the end, the development trends of QDs-based nanosensors for heavy metal ions detection are discussed. This review presents an overall understanding, recent advances, current challenges and future outlook of QDs-based nanosensors for heavy metal detection.
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Guo C, Lv L, Liu Y, Ji M, Zang E, Liu Q, Zhang M, Li M. Applied Analytical Methods for Detecting Heavy Metals in Medicinal Plants. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2021; 53:339-359. [PMID: 34328385 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2021.1953371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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For thousands of years, medicinal plants (MPs) have been one of the main sources of drugs worldwide. However, recently, heavy metal pollution has seriously affected the quality and safety of MPs. Consuming MPs polluted by heavy metals such as Pb, Hg, and Cu significantly threaten the health of consumers. To manage this situation, the levels of heavy metals in MPs must be controlled. In recent years, this field has attracted significant attention, but few researchers have systematically summarized various analytical methods. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate methods that can accurately and effectively detect the amount of heavy metals in MPs. Herein, some important analytical methods used to detect heavy metals in MPs and their applications have been introduced and summarized in detail. These include atomic absorption spectrometry, atomic fluorescence spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, neutron activation analysis, and anodic stripping voltammetry. The characteristics of these methods were subsequently compared and analyzed. In addition, high-performance liquid chromatography, ultraviolet spectrophotometry, and disposable electrochemical sensors have also been used for heavy metal detection in MPs. To elucidate the systematic and comprehensive information, these methods have also been briefly introduced in this review.
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- Chunyan Guo
- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
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- Department of Basic Science, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China.,Department of Pharmacy, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, China.,Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Inner Mongolia Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hohhot, China.,Inner Mongolia Engineering Research Center of the Planting and Development of Astragalus Membranaceus of the Geoherbs, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, China.,Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Characteristic Geoherbs Resources Protection and Utilization, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, China
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Manoj D, Saravanan R, Ponce LC. Recent Strategies on Hybrid Inorganic-Graphene Materials for Enhancing the Electrocatalytic Activity Towards Heavy Metal Detection. Top Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11244-021-01475-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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