The associations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon(PAH)exposure with serum uric acid(SUA)or hyperuricemia have been rarely assessed.We aimed to investigate the relationships between urinary PAH metabolites and SUA or...The associations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon(PAH)exposure with serum uric acid(SUA)or hyperuricemia have been rarely assessed.We aimed to investigate the relationships between urinary PAH metabolites and SUA or hyperuricemia among US adults and to explore the mediating role of systemic inflammation in the associations.A total of 10,307 US adults were conducted to assess the associations of seven urinary hydroxy–PAH with SUA and hyperuricemia and evaluate the role of C-reactive protein(CRP),a biomarker of systemic inflammation,in such associations.Results showed that each 1-unit increase in ln-transformed 2-hydroxynaphthalene(2-OHNa),1-hydroxyphenanthrene(1-OHPh),2&3-hydroxyphenanthrene(2&3-OHPh)and total hydroxyphenanthrene(OHPh)was associated with a 1.68(95%confidence interval(CI):0.19 to 3.17),2.46(0.78 to 4.13),3.34(1.59 to 5.09),and 2.99(1.23 to 4.75)μmol/L increase in SUA,and a 8%(odds ratio(OR):1.08,1.02 to 1.15),9%(OR:1.09,1.02 to 1.18),13%(OR:1.13,1.05 to 1.22),and 12%(OR:1.12,95%CI:1.03,1.21)increase in hyperuricemia,respectively.Co-exposure of seven PAHs was positively associated with SUA and hyperuricemia,with 2&3-OHPh showing the highest weight(components weights:0.83 and 0.78,respectively).The CRP mediated 11.47%and 10.44%of the associations ofΣOHPh and 2&3-OHPh with SUA and mediated 8.60%and 8.62%in associations ofΣOHPh and 2&3-OHPh with hyperuricemia,respectively.In conclusion,internal levels of PAH metabolites were associated with elevated SUA levels and the increased risk of hyperuricemia among US adults,and CRP played a mediating role in the associations.展开更多
Hymoins A–C(1–3),three unusual polycyclic polyprenylated acylphloroglucinols(PPAPs)were isolated from the flowers of Hypericum monogynum.Hymoin A features the first intriguing 6/5/5/5/7 pentacyclic caged PPAP.Hymoin...Hymoins A–C(1–3),three unusual polycyclic polyprenylated acylphloroglucinols(PPAPs)were isolated from the flowers of Hypericum monogynum.Hymoin A features the first intriguing 6/5/5/5/7 pentacyclic caged PPAP.Hymoin B is characterized by an unprecedented rearranged 5/6/8 tricyclic ring system,while hymoin C represents the first rearranged PPAP with a fantastic spirocyclic 5/6/7 ring system.Their structures were established by extensive spectroscopic analysis,X-ray crystallography,and computational methods.The plausible biosynthetic routes for the compounds were also proposed.In oleic acid(OA)-induced HepG2 cells,all compounds exhibited significant lipid-lowering activity at the concentrations of 2–8μmol/L.Further mechanistic study implied that compound 1 exhibited excellent lipid-lowering activity in OA-induced HepG2 cells through inhibiting the proteins of free fatty acids synthesis and improving lipidolysis.展开更多
Size-fractionated particulate matter(PM_(2.5)and PM>_(2.5))was collected at a traffic site in Kanazawa,Japan in a seasonal sampling work in 2020.Nine polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(4-to 6-ring PAHs)were determine...Size-fractionated particulate matter(PM_(2.5)and PM>_(2.5))was collected at a traffic site in Kanazawa,Japan in a seasonal sampling work in 2020.Nine polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(4-to 6-ring PAHs)were determined in fine and coarse particles.The gas/particle partitioning coefficients(K_(p))of the PAHs were calculated from the supercooled liquid vapour pressure and octanol-air partitioning coefficient based on the relationships obtained in previous traffic pollution-related studies.Gaseous PAHs were estimated by K_(p) and the concentrations of PM and particulate PAHs.The concentrations of total PAHs were 32.5,320.1 and 5646.2 pg/m^(3) in the PM>_(2.5),PM_(2.5) and gas phases,respectively.Significant seasonal trends in PAHs were observed(particle phase:lowest in summer,gas phase:lowest in spring,particle and gas phase:lowest in spring).Compared to 2019,the total PAH concentrations(in particles)decreased in 2020,especially in spring and summer,which might be due to reduced traffic trips during the COVID-19 outbreak.The incremental lifetime cancer risk(ILCR)calculated from the toxic equivalent concentrations relative to benzo[a]pyrene(BaP_(eq))was lower than the acceptable limit issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency,indicating a low cancer risk in long-term exposure to current PAH levels.It is notable that gaseous PAHs considerably contributed to BaP_(eq) and ILCR(over 50%),which highlighted the significance of gaseous PAH monitoring for public health protection.This low-cost estimation method for gaseous PAHs can be expected to reliably and conveniently obtain PAH concentrations as a surrogate for traditional sampling in the future work.展开更多
Previous studies have reported a relationship between exposure to metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)and blood glucose levels,but whether the mechanisms are mediated by amino acids remains to be elucidat...Previous studies have reported a relationship between exposure to metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)and blood glucose levels,but whether the mechanisms are mediated by amino acids remains to be elucidated.We conducted a three-wave repeated measurement study involving 201 elderly individuals(aged≥50 years)from five communities in Beijing,China.We simultaneously measured eightmetals in both blood and urine,six monohydroxy PAHs in urine,and 23 amino acids in blood.Linear mixed-effects and sparse partial least squares models were used to evaluate the individual effects,and Bayesian kernel machine regression was employed to mixture effects.Mediation analysis was further used to explore whether amino acids mediators mediate the association.We observed significant associations of selenium and strontium with increased blood glucose.Additionally,blood copper,urinary nickel,as well as urinary 1+9 hydroxyphenanthrene,were associated with irregular blood glucose regulation.Moreover,we found that amino acids such as leucine,proline,and alanine may mediate the associations.This study is the first to investigate the effect of metals and PAHs on blood glucose homeostasis,while also exploring the mediating role of amino acids,offering new insights into the impact of metals and PAHs on blood glucose regulation.展开更多
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)could be produced during the preparation of biochar,which may pose potential risks to the environment and human health.Existing research mainly focuses on the removal efficiency o...Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)could be produced during the preparation of biochar,which may pose potential risks to the environment and human health.Existing research mainly focuses on the removal efficiency of PAHs in biochar using different methods.Still,there are few reports on the removal mechanism of PAHs and the impact of treated biochar on plant growth.This study prepared biochar by pyrolysis of sewage sludge,pig manure,and distillers grains at 300,500,and 600℃,respectively.The prepared biochar was subjected to thermal treatment,water washing treatment,and hydrothermal treatment to investigate the removal mechanism of PAHs in biochar and evaluate its effect on plant growth.The results showed that the removal rates of PAHs in biochar by hydrothermal treatment,thermal treatment,and water washing were 36.79%-86.09%,80.00%-89.90%,and 19.15%-72.40%,respectively.Compared with thermal treatment and water washing treatments,the hydrothermal treatment is more effective.The removal rate of PAHs in sludge biochar with a pyrolysis temperature of 300℃ by hydrothermal treatment reached 86.09%under 80℃ for 2 h.The removal mechanisms of PAHs include weakening hydrophobic interaction and thermal desorption.The germination results indicate that treated biochar reduces malondialdehyde content in mung bean seedlings and increases superoxide dismutase,peroxidase,and catalase activities.Sludge biochar after hydrothermal treatment is more conducive to the growth of mung beans than pristine biochar.This study provides an effective pathway for the safe utilization of biochar.展开更多
High-energy-density(HED)fuel(e.g.widely used JP-10 and RJ-4),featuring compact 3D polycyclic structure with high strain,is of critical importance for volume-limited military aircraft,since their high density and combu...High-energy-density(HED)fuel(e.g.widely used JP-10 and RJ-4),featuring compact 3D polycyclic structure with high strain,is of critical importance for volume-limited military aircraft,since their high density and combustion heat can provide more propulsion energy.To reduce the reliance on petroleum source,it is highly desirable to develop renewable alternatives for the production of strained polycyclic HED fuel,but which remains a big challenge because of the inaccessibility caused by the high strain,We herein demonstrate a three-step catalytic route towards highly strained C_(17)and C_(18)spirofuel with biomass feedstocks.The process includes catalytic aldol condensation of renewable cyclohexanone/cyclopentanone with benzaldehyde,catalytic spiro Diels-Alder(D-A)reaction of aldol adduct with isoprene,and catalytic hydrodeoxygenation.The key spiro D-A reaction is enabled by the catalysis of heterogeneous Lewis acidic ionic liquid.The chloroaluminate IL,formed by benign urea and AICl3,exhibits good catalytic performance and reusability for this step.An eventual hydrodeoxygenation(HDO)over Pd/C and H-Y produces strained tricyclic spirofuel with density>0.93 g/mL,combustion heat>41 MJ/L and freezing point<-40℃,which are better than the properties of tactical fuel RJ-4.Therefore,it is anticipated that the as-prepared renewable fuels have the potential to replace traditional petroleum-derived HED fuels.展开更多
Objective Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)or metal(loid)s individually has been associated with neural tube defects(NTDs).However,the impacts of PAH and metal(loid)co-exposure and potential interacti...Objective Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)or metal(loid)s individually has been associated with neural tube defects(NTDs).However,the impacts of PAH and metal(loid)co-exposure and potential interaction effects on NTD risk remain unclear.We conducted a case-control study in China among population with a high prevalence of NTDs to investigate the combined effects of PAH and metal(loid)exposures on the risk of NTD.Methods Cases included 80 women who gave birth to offspring with NTDs,whereas controls were 50 women who delivered infants with no congenital malformations.We analyzed the levels of placental PAHs using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry,PAH-DNA adducts with 32P-post-labeling method,and metal(loid)s with an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer.Unconditional logistic regression was employed to estimate the associations between individual exposures and NTDs.Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)penalized regression models were used to select a subset of exposures,while additive interaction models were used to identify interaction effects.Results In the single-exposure models,we found that eight PAHs,PAH-DNA adducts,and 28 metal(loid)s were associated with NTDs.Pyrene,selenium,molybdenum,cadmium,uranium,and rubidium were selected through LASSO regression and were statistically associated with NTDs in the multiple-exposure models.Women with high levels of pyrene and molybdenum or pyrene and selenium exhibited significantly increased risk of having offspring with NTDs,indicating that these combinations may have synergistic effects on the risk of NTDs.Conclusion Our findings suggest that individual PAHs and metal(loid)s,as well as their interactions,may be associated with the risk of NTDs,which warrants further investigation.展开更多
The concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs),their sources and toxic equivalent(TEQ)in soil,suspended matter and bottom sediments in the Fatala River Basin ecosystem were obtained for the fi rst time t...The concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs),their sources and toxic equivalent(TEQ)in soil,suspended matter and bottom sediments in the Fatala River Basin ecosystem were obtained for the fi rst time to our knowledge.Determination of 14 PAHs(ΣPAHs)was carried out using high-performance liquid chromatography.TheΣPAH content in soil ranged from 13 to 50,920(Me=820)ng/g.The composition of PAHs(high proportion of low-molecular-weight compounds and values of individual PAHs ratios)refl ected the signifi cant oil pollution of soil.Contaminated soil was localated in the central part of the Fatala River Basin.The median benzo(a)pyrene toxic equivalent of soil at the study site was 1.08(range,0.05 to 53.16)ngTEQ/g,showing generally low soil toxicity.TheΣPAH content in suspended matter was in the range of 33 to 1316(Me=309)ng/L.TheΣPAH content in bottom sediments ranged from 36 to 6943(Me=478)ng/L,corresponding to clean and moderately contaminated sediments.TheΣPAH content in bottom sediments depended on the anthropogenic impact on the Fatala River Basin territory and the bottom sediment features.Bottom sediments and suspended matter had a low toxic equivalent.展开更多
Anemia is still prevalent among low and middle-income countries,posing serious family and social burdens.However,scarce studies provided evidence for real-world exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)and an...Anemia is still prevalent among low and middle-income countries,posing serious family and social burdens.However,scarce studies provided evidence for real-world exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)and anemia among pregnant women,as well as involved biological mechanisms.So,we conducted this study including 1717 late pregnant women fromZunyi Birth Cohort and collected urine samples for PAHs metabolites detection.Logistic regression and restricted cubic spline regression were used to examine exposuredisease risks and dose-response relationships.We conducted Bayesian kernel machine regression,weighted quantile sum regression,and quantile g-computation regression to fit the joint impacts of multiple PAHs in the real-world scenario on hypocalcemia and anemia.Results showed single exposure to 2-OHNap,2-OHFlu,9-OHFlu,1-OHPhe,2-OHPhe,3-OHPhe,and 1-OHPyr(all P-trend<0.05)increased the risks of hypocalcemia and anemia.Moreover,PAHs mixture was significantly related to higher risks of hypocalcemia and anemia,with 3-OHPhe and 1-OHPyr identified as their major drivers,respectively.Importantly,hypocalcemia served as a significant biological mechanism responsible for PAHs and anemia.Our findings suggest that individual and joint exposure to PAHs during late pregnancy elevate the anemia risk,and calcium supplementation might be a low-cost intervention target for reducing the PAHs-related impairment on anemia for pregnant women.展开更多
Objective To investigate the association of various polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon(PAH)metabolites with diverse subtypes of cardiovascular disease(CVD)risk.Methods A novel predicting risk of cardiovascular disease EV...Objective To investigate the association of various polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon(PAH)metabolites with diverse subtypes of cardiovascular disease(CVD)risk.Methods A novel predicting risk of cardiovascular disease EVENTs PREVENT equation was used to estimate the 10-year diverse subtypes of CVD risk,and their associations with PAH metabolites were analyzed using multiple logistic regression models,the weighted quantile sum(WQS)model,the quantile g-computation(qgcomp)model,and a stratified analysis of subgroups.Results For this study,six thousand seven hundred and forty-five participants were selected,and significant positive associations were observed between PAHs,naphthalene(NAP),and fluorene(FLU),and the risks of total CVD,atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease(ASCVD),and heart failure(HF).NAP and FLU were the primary contributors to the effects of PAH mixtures,and their associations with total CVD,ASCVD,and HF risk were significant in younger participants(30≤age<50 years);however,the associations of phenanthrene(PHEN)with ASCVD,HF,coronary heart disease(CHD),and stroke were dominant in aging participants(age≥50 years).Notably,pyrene(PYR)was negatively associated with the risk of ASCVD,HF,CHD,and stroke.Similarly,negative associations of PYR with the four CVD subtypes were noticeable in aging participants.Conclusion Different PAHs metabolites had different impacts on each CVD subtype among different age groups.Notably,the protective effects of PYR on ASCVD,HF,CHD,and stroke were noticeable in aging individuals.展开更多
Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury(IRI)remains a critical complication contributing to graft dysfunction following liver surgery.As part of an ongoing search for hepatoprotective natural products,five previously unre...Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury(IRI)remains a critical complication contributing to graft dysfunction following liver surgery.As part of an ongoing search for hepatoprotective natural products,five previously unreported homoadamantane-type polycyclic polyprenylated acylphloroglucinols(PPAPs),named hyperhomanoons A-E(1-5),and one known analog,hypersampsone O(6),were isolated from Hypericum patulum.Among these,compound 6 demonstrated potent protective effects against CoCl_(2)-induced hypoxic injury in hepatocytes.Furthermore,in a murine model of hepatic IRI induced by vascular occlusion,pretreatment with 6 markedly alleviated liver damage and reduced hepatocyte apoptosis.This study is the first to identify PPAPs as promising scaffolds for the development of therapeutic agents targeting hepatic IRI,underscoring their potential as lead compounds in drug discovery efforts for ischemic liver diseases.展开更多
[Objective] The aim of this study was to find a better method to exactly quantify the residual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons（PAHs）in the long-term contaminated soil in the field so as to provide basis for the rem...[Objective] The aim of this study was to find a better method to exactly quantify the residual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons（PAHs）in the long-term contaminated soil in the field so as to provide basis for the remediation for PAHs contaminated soil.[Method]The comparisons of soxhlet extraction,ultrasonic extraction and shaking extraction were studied in the agricultural soil irrigated with oil sewage over a long period of time.[Result]The total PAHs extracted by soxhlet extraction were the highest（6 873.7 μg/kg）,followed by shaking extraction（6 698.8 μg/kg）and ultrasonic extraction（5 737.6 μg/kg）.Among these methods,the highest extracted 4 and 6 rings PAHs were in the soxhlet extraction,the highest extracted 2 and 5 rings PAHs were in the shaking extraction,and the highest extracted 3 rings PAHs were in the ultrasonic extraction.[Conclusion]This study had provided basis for the selection of the assessment method of residual PAHs in the field soil.展开更多
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)and their nitrated derivatives(NPAHs)attract continuous attention due to their outstanding carcinogenicity and mutagenicity.In order to investigate the diurnal variations,sources,...Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)and their nitrated derivatives(NPAHs)attract continuous attention due to their outstanding carcinogenicity and mutagenicity.In order to investigate the diurnal variations,sources,formation mechanism,and health risk assessment of them in heating season,particulate matter(PM)were collected in Beijing urban area from December 26,2017 to January 17,2018.PAHs and NPAHs in PM were quantitatively analyzed via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS).Average daily concentrations of PAHs and NPAHs were(78±54)ng/m^(3)and(783±684)pg/m^(3),respectively.The concentrations of them were significantly higher at nighttime than at daytime,and NPAHs concentrations were 1-2 orders of magnitude lower than PAHs concentrations.In the heating season,the dominant species of PAHs include benzo[b]fluoranthene,fluoranthene,pyrene,and chrysene,while 9-nitroanthracene,2+3-nitrofluoranthene,and 2-nitropyrene were dominant species for NPAHs.NPAHs were found to have a single peak during heating and to be primarily distributed in the 0.4-0.7μm particle size.Primary emissions such as biomass burning,coal combustion,and traffic emissions were the major sources of PAHs.NPAHs were produced by the primary source of vehicle emissions and the secondary reaction triggered by OH radicals,as well as biomass burning during daytime.According to the health risk assessment,the total carcinogenic risk was higher in adults than in children.While upon oral ingestion,the carcinogenic risk in children was higher than that of adults,but the risk of adults was higher than children through skin contact and respiratory inhalation.展开更多
This study encompassed the regular observation of nine polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)and three nitro-PAHs(NPAHs)in particulate matter(PM)in Shanghai in summer and winter from 2010 to 2018.The results showed th...This study encompassed the regular observation of nine polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)and three nitro-PAHs(NPAHs)in particulate matter(PM)in Shanghai in summer and winter from 2010 to 2018.The results showed that the mean concentrations of∑PAHs in summer decreased by 24.7%in 2013 and 18.1%in 2017 but increased by 10.2%in 2015 compared to the data in 2010.However,the mean concentrations of∑PAHs in winter decreased by 39.7%from 2010(12.8±4.55 ng/m^3)to 2018(7.72±3.33 ng/m^3),and the mean concentrations of 1-nitropyrene in winter decreased by 79.0%from 2010(42.3±16.1 pg/m^3)to 2018(8.90±2.09 pg/m^3).Correlation analysis with meteorological conditions revealed that the PAH and NPAH concentrations were both influenced by ambient temperature.The diagnostic ratios of PAHs and factor analysis showed that they were mainly affected by traffic emissions with some coal and/or biomass combustion.The ratio of 2-nitrofluoranthene to 2-nitropyrene was near 10,which indicated that the OH radical-initiated reaction was the main pathway leading to their secondary formation.Moreover,backward trajectories revealed different air mass routes in each sampling period,indicating a high possibility of source effects from the northern area in winter in addition to local and surrounding influences.Meanwhile,the mean total benzo[a]pyrene-equivalent concentrations in Shanghai in winter decreased by 50.8%from 2010(1860±645 pg/m^3)to 2018(916±363 pg/m^3).These results indicated the positive effects of the various policies and regulations issued by Chinese authorities.展开更多
[ Object] The aim was to discuss the pollution status of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons （PAHs） in mussels from the middle and lower main stream of Huaihe River, which will provide a scientific basis for dietary sa...[ Object] The aim was to discuss the pollution status of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons （PAHs） in mussels from the middle and lower main stream of Huaihe River, which will provide a scientific basis for dietary safety of mussels. [ Method] Suspended matter, sediment, and mussel samples were collected from Wuxiaojie and Fushanji in middle and lower reaches of Huaihe River. All samples were extracted with Soxhlet, separated through Silica GeI-Al2O3 column, and determined by GC-MS, and then 16 typical PAHs contents in the prior table listed by American EPA were obtained. [ Result] The results indicated that total PAHs concentrations in suspended matters and sediments of Wuxiaojie were significantly higher than those in Fushanji respectively. However, PAHs concentrations in mussels of the two samplings showed little difference; as for single PAH component, low-ring PAHs were more advantaged in suspended matters of two sampling sites, while high-ring PAHs were more advantaged in mussels. PAHs in sediments of Wuxiaojie assumed low-ring aspect, though PAHs in sediments of Fushanji assumed high-ring aspect. [ Conclusion] In spite of that sediments and mussels were not yet contaminated according to the ecological risk assessment of PAHs, its potential hazards couldn＇t be ignored any more.展开更多
In this paper,we investigate some classes of skew polycyclic codes and polycyclic codes over R=Z_(4)[u]/.We first obtain the generator polynomials of all(1,2u)-polycyclic codes over R.Then,by defining some Gray maps,w...In this paper,we investigate some classes of skew polycyclic codes and polycyclic codes over R=Z_(4)[u]/.We first obtain the generator polynomials of all(1,2u)-polycyclic codes over R.Then,by defining some Gray maps,we show that the images of(skew)(1,2u)-polycyclic codes over R are cyclic or quasi-cyclic with index 2 over Z_(4).Finally,an example of some(1,2u)-polycyclic codes over R is given to exhibit the main results of the paper.展开更多
The pollution from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons（PAHs） and phthalic acid esters（PAEs） in the surface water of the rapidly urbanized Yangtze River Delta region was investigated.Fourteen surface water samples wer...The pollution from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons（PAHs） and phthalic acid esters（PAEs） in the surface water of the rapidly urbanized Yangtze River Delta region was investigated.Fourteen surface water samples were collected in June 2010.Water samples were liquid-liquid extracted using methylene chloride and analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.Concentrations of PAHs and PAEs ranged 12.9-638.1 ng/L and 61-28550 ng/L,respectively.Fluoranthene,naphthalene,pyrene,phenanthrene,di-2ethylhexyl phthalate,and di-n-butyl phthalate were the most abundant compounds in the samples.The water samples were moderately polluted with benzo[a]pyrene according to China＇s environmental quality standard for surface water.The two highest concentrations of PAHs and PAEs occurred in samples from Taihu Lake,Wuxi City and the western section of Yangchenghu Lake.Potential sources of pollution at S7 were petroleum combustion and the plastics industry,and at Yangchenghu Lake were petroleum combustion and domestic waste.Pollution in samples from the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal originated from diesel engines.There were no obvious sources of pollution for the other water samples.These results can be used as reference levels for future monitoring programs of pollution from PAHs and PAEs.展开更多
The two representative polycyclic musks, 1-（5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthenyl）-ethanone （AHTN） and 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyrane （HHCB）, were measur...The two representative polycyclic musks, 1-（5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthenyl）-ethanone （AHTN） and 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyrane （HHCB）, were measured in aqueous samples and sludge samples of three sewage treatment plants （STPs） in Beijing, China using a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometry. The HHCB and AHTN concentration ranges in the influents were 1251.4-3003.8 ng/L and 111.9-286.3 ng/L, respectively. Meanwhile, the ranges of 492.8-1285.3 ng/L for HHCB and 47.3-89.3 ng/L for AHTN were present in the effluents. The musks in the sludges were three to four orders of magnitude higher than those in aqueous sewages. The removal efficiencies.of the two musks varied in the ranges of 41.7%- 70.1% for HHCB, and 25.5%-68.8% for AHTN. Adsorption onto suspended particulate matter played an important role in removing musks from the sewages. The HHCB/AHTN ratio along the treatment processes showed that the two musks had high similarity of removal from sewage by each reactor in STP. The musks in the effluent sewages may pose a low potential risk to aquatic environment in terms of the predicted-non-effect concentration. Nevertheless, considering the possible additive and synergistic effects with other compounds emitted via STPs, their bioconcentration and bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms and so on, it is essential to monitor these compounds in various compartments and to study their environmental fate.展开更多
The contents and distribution of 20 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons （PAHs） and heterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons （HAHs） were investigated in 16 soil profiles of Beijing and Tianjin region. Transport of high mole...The contents and distribution of 20 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons （PAHs） and heterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons （HAHs） were investigated in 16 soil profiles of Beijing and Tianjin region. Transport of high molecular weight PAHs （HMWPAHs） and the correlation between total organic carbon （TOC） and their concentrations were also discussed. The results indicated that highly contaminated sites were located at urban or wastewater irrigation areas and pollutants mainly accumulated in topsoil （〈 40 cm）, with a sharp content decrease at the vertical boundary of 30-40 cm. Total PAHs/HAHs concentrations in soils from Tianjin were markedly greater than those from Beijing. Even the contents at bottoms of soil profiles in Tianjin were higher than those in topsoils of Beijing soil profile. HMWPAHs dominated the PAH profiles, exhibiting a uniform distribution of pyrogenic origin between topsoils and deep layers. Furthermore, the percentages of HMWPAHs remained relative constant with the depth of soil profiles, which were consistent with the distribution of particulate matter-associated PAHs in the local atmospheric environments. Therefore, HMWPAHs transport with particulates might be the predominant source found in soil profiles.展开更多
Pre-dried sewage sludge with high sulfur content was combusted in an electrically heated lab-scale fluidized-bed incinerator. The emission characteristics of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins （PCDDs）, polychlorinate...Pre-dried sewage sludge with high sulfur content was combusted in an electrically heated lab-scale fluidized-bed incinerator. The emission characteristics of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins （PCDDs）, polychlorinated dibenzofurans （PCDFs） and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons （PAHs） were studied. Coal and calcium oxide （CaO） were added during the sewage sludge combustion tests to optimize combustion conditions and control SO2 emission. The results indicated that the flue gases emitted during mono-combustion of sewage sludge were characterized by relatively high concentrations of SO2, NOx and organic pollutants, due to the high sulfur, nitrogen, and volatile matter content of sewage sludge. The total 16 USEPA priority PAHs and 2,3,7,8-substituted PCDD/Fs produced from sewage sludge combustion were found to be 106.14 μg/m^3 and 8955.93 pg/m^3 in the flue gas, respectively. In the case of cocombustion with coal （msludge/mcoal =1：1）, the 16 PAHs and 2,3,7,8-substituted PCDD/Fs concentrations were markedly lower than those found during mono-combustion of sewage sludge. During co-combustion, a suppressant effect of CaO on PCDD/Fs formation was observed.展开更多
基金supported by the Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82241088)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2022CFB813).
文摘The associations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon(PAH)exposure with serum uric acid(SUA)or hyperuricemia have been rarely assessed.We aimed to investigate the relationships between urinary PAH metabolites and SUA or hyperuricemia among US adults and to explore the mediating role of systemic inflammation in the associations.A total of 10,307 US adults were conducted to assess the associations of seven urinary hydroxy–PAH with SUA and hyperuricemia and evaluate the role of C-reactive protein(CRP),a biomarker of systemic inflammation,in such associations.Results showed that each 1-unit increase in ln-transformed 2-hydroxynaphthalene(2-OHNa),1-hydroxyphenanthrene(1-OHPh),2&3-hydroxyphenanthrene(2&3-OHPh)and total hydroxyphenanthrene(OHPh)was associated with a 1.68(95%confidence interval(CI):0.19 to 3.17),2.46(0.78 to 4.13),3.34(1.59 to 5.09),and 2.99(1.23 to 4.75)μmol/L increase in SUA,and a 8%(odds ratio(OR):1.08,1.02 to 1.15),9%(OR:1.09,1.02 to 1.18),13%(OR:1.13,1.05 to 1.22),and 12%(OR:1.12,95%CI:1.03,1.21)increase in hyperuricemia,respectively.Co-exposure of seven PAHs was positively associated with SUA and hyperuricemia,with 2&3-OHPh showing the highest weight(components weights:0.83 and 0.78,respectively).The CRP mediated 11.47%and 10.44%of the associations ofΣOHPh and 2&3-OHPh with SUA and mediated 8.60%and 8.62%in associations ofΣOHPh and 2&3-OHPh with hyperuricemia,respectively.In conclusion,internal levels of PAH metabolites were associated with elevated SUA levels and the increased risk of hyperuricemia among US adults,and CRP played a mediating role in the associations.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32270413,82060631,82160808,and 82360035)the Science and Technology Department of Guizhou Province(Nos.QKHJC 2020–1Z076,QKHJC-ZK[2023]YB156,QKHJC-ZK[2021]YB569,and QKHPTRC[2020]5008)+4 种基金Excellent Young Talents Plan of Guizhou Medical University(2023,No.106)the 13thbatch of outstanding young scientific and technological talents in Guizhou Province(No.QKHPTRC[2021]5633)Guizhou Science and Technology Innovation Talent Team(No.QKHPTRC–CXTD[2022]007)High-level Innovative Talents in Guizhou Province(Thousand Levels of Talent for Chunmao Yuan in 2018)the project of State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants,Guizhou Medical University(Nos.FAMP202102K and QJJ[2023]113)。
文摘Hymoins A–C(1–3),three unusual polycyclic polyprenylated acylphloroglucinols(PPAPs)were isolated from the flowers of Hypericum monogynum.Hymoin A features the first intriguing 6/5/5/5/7 pentacyclic caged PPAP.Hymoin B is characterized by an unprecedented rearranged 5/6/8 tricyclic ring system,while hymoin C represents the first rearranged PPAP with a fantastic spirocyclic 5/6/7 ring system.Their structures were established by extensive spectroscopic analysis,X-ray crystallography,and computational methods.The plausible biosynthetic routes for the compounds were also proposed.In oleic acid(OA)-induced HepG2 cells,all compounds exhibited significant lipid-lowering activity at the concentrations of 2–8μmol/L.Further mechanistic study implied that compound 1 exhibited excellent lipid-lowering activity in OA-induced HepG2 cells through inhibiting the proteins of free fatty acids synthesis and improving lipidolysis.
基金supported by the Bilateral Open Partnership Joint Research Projects of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science,Japan(No.JPJSBP120219914)the CHOZEN Project of Kanazawa University,Japan(2019)the Cooperative Research Programs of Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology,Kanazawa University,Japan(22002,22013,22007)。
文摘Size-fractionated particulate matter(PM_(2.5)and PM>_(2.5))was collected at a traffic site in Kanazawa,Japan in a seasonal sampling work in 2020.Nine polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(4-to 6-ring PAHs)were determined in fine and coarse particles.The gas/particle partitioning coefficients(K_(p))of the PAHs were calculated from the supercooled liquid vapour pressure and octanol-air partitioning coefficient based on the relationships obtained in previous traffic pollution-related studies.Gaseous PAHs were estimated by K_(p) and the concentrations of PM and particulate PAHs.The concentrations of total PAHs were 32.5,320.1 and 5646.2 pg/m^(3) in the PM>_(2.5),PM_(2.5) and gas phases,respectively.Significant seasonal trends in PAHs were observed(particle phase:lowest in summer,gas phase:lowest in spring,particle and gas phase:lowest in spring).Compared to 2019,the total PAH concentrations(in particles)decreased in 2020,especially in spring and summer,which might be due to reduced traffic trips during the COVID-19 outbreak.The incremental lifetime cancer risk(ILCR)calculated from the toxic equivalent concentrations relative to benzo[a]pyrene(BaP_(eq))was lower than the acceptable limit issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency,indicating a low cancer risk in long-term exposure to current PAH levels.It is notable that gaseous PAHs considerably contributed to BaP_(eq) and ILCR(over 50%),which highlighted the significance of gaseous PAH monitoring for public health protection.This low-cost estimation method for gaseous PAHs can be expected to reliably and conveniently obtain PAH concentrations as a surrogate for traditional sampling in the future work.
基金supported by the Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases-National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2023ZD0513200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82404278 and 82404365)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2023M730317 and 2023T160066).
文摘Previous studies have reported a relationship between exposure to metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)and blood glucose levels,but whether the mechanisms are mediated by amino acids remains to be elucidated.We conducted a three-wave repeated measurement study involving 201 elderly individuals(aged≥50 years)from five communities in Beijing,China.We simultaneously measured eightmetals in both blood and urine,six monohydroxy PAHs in urine,and 23 amino acids in blood.Linear mixed-effects and sparse partial least squares models were used to evaluate the individual effects,and Bayesian kernel machine regression was employed to mixture effects.Mediation analysis was further used to explore whether amino acids mediators mediate the association.We observed significant associations of selenium and strontium with increased blood glucose.Additionally,blood copper,urinary nickel,as well as urinary 1+9 hydroxyphenanthrene,were associated with irregular blood glucose regulation.Moreover,we found that amino acids such as leucine,proline,and alanine may mediate the associations.This study is the first to investigate the effect of metals and PAHs on blood glucose homeostasis,while also exploring the mediating role of amino acids,offering new insights into the impact of metals and PAHs on blood glucose regulation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41977297)the Special Fund for Outstanding Youth Talents of Science and Technology of Guizhou Province(No.YQK[2023]014)+1 种基金the Key Project of Science and Technology Department of Guizhou Province(No.ZK(2022)016)the Foreign Expert Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology(No.Y20240039)。
文摘Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)could be produced during the preparation of biochar,which may pose potential risks to the environment and human health.Existing research mainly focuses on the removal efficiency of PAHs in biochar using different methods.Still,there are few reports on the removal mechanism of PAHs and the impact of treated biochar on plant growth.This study prepared biochar by pyrolysis of sewage sludge,pig manure,and distillers grains at 300,500,and 600℃,respectively.The prepared biochar was subjected to thermal treatment,water washing treatment,and hydrothermal treatment to investigate the removal mechanism of PAHs in biochar and evaluate its effect on plant growth.The results showed that the removal rates of PAHs in biochar by hydrothermal treatment,thermal treatment,and water washing were 36.79%-86.09%,80.00%-89.90%,and 19.15%-72.40%,respectively.Compared with thermal treatment and water washing treatments,the hydrothermal treatment is more effective.The removal rate of PAHs in sludge biochar with a pyrolysis temperature of 300℃ by hydrothermal treatment reached 86.09%under 80℃ for 2 h.The removal mechanisms of PAHs include weakening hydrophobic interaction and thermal desorption.The germination results indicate that treated biochar reduces malondialdehyde content in mung bean seedlings and increases superoxide dismutase,peroxidase,and catalase activities.Sludge biochar after hydrothermal treatment is more conducive to the growth of mung beans than pristine biochar.This study provides an effective pathway for the safe utilization of biochar.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2023QN1009)Xuzhou Basic Research Project(KC23018)+1 种基金China University of Mining and Technology(CUMT)Open Sharing Fund for Large-scale Instruments and Equipment(DYGX-2024-34)Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions.
文摘High-energy-density(HED)fuel(e.g.widely used JP-10 and RJ-4),featuring compact 3D polycyclic structure with high strain,is of critical importance for volume-limited military aircraft,since their high density and combustion heat can provide more propulsion energy.To reduce the reliance on petroleum source,it is highly desirable to develop renewable alternatives for the production of strained polycyclic HED fuel,but which remains a big challenge because of the inaccessibility caused by the high strain,We herein demonstrate a three-step catalytic route towards highly strained C_(17)and C_(18)spirofuel with biomass feedstocks.The process includes catalytic aldol condensation of renewable cyclohexanone/cyclopentanone with benzaldehyde,catalytic spiro Diels-Alder(D-A)reaction of aldol adduct with isoprene,and catalytic hydrodeoxygenation.The key spiro D-A reaction is enabled by the catalysis of heterogeneous Lewis acidic ionic liquid.The chloroaluminate IL,formed by benign urea and AICl3,exhibits good catalytic performance and reusability for this step.An eventual hydrodeoxygenation(HDO)over Pd/C and H-Y produces strained tricyclic spirofuel with density>0.93 g/mL,combustion heat>41 MJ/L and freezing point<-40℃,which are better than the properties of tactical fuel RJ-4.Therefore,it is anticipated that the as-prepared renewable fuels have the potential to replace traditional petroleum-derived HED fuels.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program,Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China(Grant No.2021YFC2701001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81973056).
文摘Objective Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)or metal(loid)s individually has been associated with neural tube defects(NTDs).However,the impacts of PAH and metal(loid)co-exposure and potential interaction effects on NTD risk remain unclear.We conducted a case-control study in China among population with a high prevalence of NTDs to investigate the combined effects of PAH and metal(loid)exposures on the risk of NTD.Methods Cases included 80 women who gave birth to offspring with NTDs,whereas controls were 50 women who delivered infants with no congenital malformations.We analyzed the levels of placental PAHs using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry,PAH-DNA adducts with 32P-post-labeling method,and metal(loid)s with an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer.Unconditional logistic regression was employed to estimate the associations between individual exposures and NTDs.Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)penalized regression models were used to select a subset of exposures,while additive interaction models were used to identify interaction effects.Results In the single-exposure models,we found that eight PAHs,PAH-DNA adducts,and 28 metal(loid)s were associated with NTDs.Pyrene,selenium,molybdenum,cadmium,uranium,and rubidium were selected through LASSO regression and were statistically associated with NTDs in the multiple-exposure models.Women with high levels of pyrene and molybdenum or pyrene and selenium exhibited significantly increased risk of having offspring with NTDs,indicating that these combinations may have synergistic effects on the risk of NTDs.Conclusion Our findings suggest that individual PAHs and metal(loid)s,as well as their interactions,may be associated with the risk of NTDs,which warrants further investigation.
基金support of the Project of the Russian Federation represented by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation:assistance in the form of grants in accordance with paragraph 4 of article 78.1 of the Budget Code of the Russian Federation(agreement No.075-15-2023-592 on subject No.13.2251.21.0216)CEREMAC-G own research fund and a Support special fi nancier of the Ministry of Higher Education,Scientifi c Research and Innovation(MESRSI)of the Republic of Guinea.
文摘The concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs),their sources and toxic equivalent(TEQ)in soil,suspended matter and bottom sediments in the Fatala River Basin ecosystem were obtained for the fi rst time to our knowledge.Determination of 14 PAHs(ΣPAHs)was carried out using high-performance liquid chromatography.TheΣPAH content in soil ranged from 13 to 50,920(Me=820)ng/g.The composition of PAHs(high proportion of low-molecular-weight compounds and values of individual PAHs ratios)refl ected the signifi cant oil pollution of soil.Contaminated soil was localated in the central part of the Fatala River Basin.The median benzo(a)pyrene toxic equivalent of soil at the study site was 1.08(range,0.05 to 53.16)ngTEQ/g,showing generally low soil toxicity.TheΣPAH content in suspended matter was in the range of 33 to 1316(Me=309)ng/L.TheΣPAH content in bottom sediments ranged from 36 to 6943(Me=478)ng/L,corresponding to clean and moderately contaminated sediments.TheΣPAH content in bottom sediments depended on the anthropogenic impact on the Fatala River Basin territory and the bottom sediment features.Bottom sediments and suspended matter had a low toxic equivalent.
基金supported by the Science&Technology Program of Guizhou Province(Nos.QKHPTRC-GCC[2022]039-1,QKHPTRC-CXTD[2022]014,and QKHHBZ[2020]3002)the Scientific Research Programof Guizhou Provincial Department of Education(No.QJJ[2023]019).
文摘Anemia is still prevalent among low and middle-income countries,posing serious family and social burdens.However,scarce studies provided evidence for real-world exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)and anemia among pregnant women,as well as involved biological mechanisms.So,we conducted this study including 1717 late pregnant women fromZunyi Birth Cohort and collected urine samples for PAHs metabolites detection.Logistic regression and restricted cubic spline regression were used to examine exposuredisease risks and dose-response relationships.We conducted Bayesian kernel machine regression,weighted quantile sum regression,and quantile g-computation regression to fit the joint impacts of multiple PAHs in the real-world scenario on hypocalcemia and anemia.Results showed single exposure to 2-OHNap,2-OHFlu,9-OHFlu,1-OHPhe,2-OHPhe,3-OHPhe,and 1-OHPyr(all P-trend<0.05)increased the risks of hypocalcemia and anemia.Moreover,PAHs mixture was significantly related to higher risks of hypocalcemia and anemia,with 3-OHPhe and 1-OHPyr identified as their major drivers,respectively.Importantly,hypocalcemia served as a significant biological mechanism responsible for PAHs and anemia.Our findings suggest that individual and joint exposure to PAHs during late pregnancy elevate the anemia risk,and calcium supplementation might be a low-cost intervention target for reducing the PAHs-related impairment on anemia for pregnant women.
基金the technology projects entrusted by enterprises and institutions(2022KJ000803)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.7242184)the project that Study on the role of ASGR1 in regulating chaperone mediated autophagy involved in methyl tert-butyl ether–induced hepatic lipotoxicity(XSKY2024).
文摘Objective To investigate the association of various polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon(PAH)metabolites with diverse subtypes of cardiovascular disease(CVD)risk.Methods A novel predicting risk of cardiovascular disease EVENTs PREVENT equation was used to estimate the 10-year diverse subtypes of CVD risk,and their associations with PAH metabolites were analyzed using multiple logistic regression models,the weighted quantile sum(WQS)model,the quantile g-computation(qgcomp)model,and a stratified analysis of subgroups.Results For this study,six thousand seven hundred and forty-five participants were selected,and significant positive associations were observed between PAHs,naphthalene(NAP),and fluorene(FLU),and the risks of total CVD,atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease(ASCVD),and heart failure(HF).NAP and FLU were the primary contributors to the effects of PAH mixtures,and their associations with total CVD,ASCVD,and HF risk were significant in younger participants(30≤age<50 years);however,the associations of phenanthrene(PHEN)with ASCVD,HF,coronary heart disease(CHD),and stroke were dominant in aging participants(age≥50 years).Notably,pyrene(PYR)was negatively associated with the risk of ASCVD,HF,CHD,and stroke.Similarly,negative associations of PYR with the four CVD subtypes were noticeable in aging participants.Conclusion Different PAHs metabolites had different impacts on each CVD subtype among different age groups.Notably,the protective effects of PYR on ASCVD,HF,CHD,and stroke were noticeable in aging individuals.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.81725021)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82003633 and 82173705)。
文摘Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury(IRI)remains a critical complication contributing to graft dysfunction following liver surgery.As part of an ongoing search for hepatoprotective natural products,five previously unreported homoadamantane-type polycyclic polyprenylated acylphloroglucinols(PPAPs),named hyperhomanoons A-E(1-5),and one known analog,hypersampsone O(6),were isolated from Hypericum patulum.Among these,compound 6 demonstrated potent protective effects against CoCl_(2)-induced hypoxic injury in hepatocytes.Furthermore,in a murine model of hepatic IRI induced by vascular occlusion,pretreatment with 6 markedly alleviated liver damage and reduced hepatocyte apoptosis.This study is the first to identify PPAPs as promising scaffolds for the development of therapeutic agents targeting hepatic IRI,underscoring their potential as lead compounds in drug discovery efforts for ischemic liver diseases.
基金Supported by Important Direction Project of Knowledge Innovation Program in Chinese Academy of Science(KZCX2-YW-446)~~
文摘[Objective] The aim of this study was to find a better method to exactly quantify the residual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons（PAHs）in the long-term contaminated soil in the field so as to provide basis for the remediation for PAHs contaminated soil.[Method]The comparisons of soxhlet extraction,ultrasonic extraction and shaking extraction were studied in the agricultural soil irrigated with oil sewage over a long period of time.[Result]The total PAHs extracted by soxhlet extraction were the highest（6 873.7 μg/kg）,followed by shaking extraction（6 698.8 μg/kg）and ultrasonic extraction（5 737.6 μg/kg）.Among these methods,the highest extracted 4 and 6 rings PAHs were in the soxhlet extraction,the highest extracted 2 and 5 rings PAHs were in the shaking extraction,and the highest extracted 3 rings PAHs were in the ultrasonic extraction.[Conclusion]This study had provided basis for the selection of the assessment method of residual PAHs in the field soil.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41907197)the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Public Welfare Scientific Research Institutes of China,Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences(No.2019YSKY-018)+1 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2019YFC0214800)the Standard System and Key Standards Research of National Ecological Environment Protection and Risk Prevention(No.2020YFC18063)。
文摘Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)and their nitrated derivatives(NPAHs)attract continuous attention due to their outstanding carcinogenicity and mutagenicity.In order to investigate the diurnal variations,sources,formation mechanism,and health risk assessment of them in heating season,particulate matter(PM)were collected in Beijing urban area from December 26,2017 to January 17,2018.PAHs and NPAHs in PM were quantitatively analyzed via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS).Average daily concentrations of PAHs and NPAHs were(78±54)ng/m^(3)and(783±684)pg/m^(3),respectively.The concentrations of them were significantly higher at nighttime than at daytime,and NPAHs concentrations were 1-2 orders of magnitude lower than PAHs concentrations.In the heating season,the dominant species of PAHs include benzo[b]fluoranthene,fluoranthene,pyrene,and chrysene,while 9-nitroanthracene,2+3-nitrofluoranthene,and 2-nitropyrene were dominant species for NPAHs.NPAHs were found to have a single peak during heating and to be primarily distributed in the 0.4-0.7μm particle size.Primary emissions such as biomass burning,coal combustion,and traffic emissions were the major sources of PAHs.NPAHs were produced by the primary source of vehicle emissions and the secondary reaction triggered by OH radicals,as well as biomass burning during daytime.According to the health risk assessment,the total carcinogenic risk was higher in adults than in children.While upon oral ingestion,the carcinogenic risk in children was higher than that of adults,but the risk of adults was higher than children through skin contact and respiratory inhalation.
基金the Ministry of Education,Culture,Sports,Science and Technology,Japan(17K08388)the Sasakawa Scientific Research Grant(2020–3008)from The Japan Science Society+3 种基金the Environment Research and Technology Development Fund(5–1951)of the Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency of Japanthe Sumitomo Foundation,Japan(183115)the CHOZEN Project of Kanazawa University,Japanthe cooperative research programs of Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology,Kanazawa University,Japan(20016,20062)。
文摘This study encompassed the regular observation of nine polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)and three nitro-PAHs(NPAHs)in particulate matter(PM)in Shanghai in summer and winter from 2010 to 2018.The results showed that the mean concentrations of∑PAHs in summer decreased by 24.7%in 2013 and 18.1%in 2017 but increased by 10.2%in 2015 compared to the data in 2010.However,the mean concentrations of∑PAHs in winter decreased by 39.7%from 2010(12.8±4.55 ng/m^3)to 2018(7.72±3.33 ng/m^3),and the mean concentrations of 1-nitropyrene in winter decreased by 79.0%from 2010(42.3±16.1 pg/m^3)to 2018(8.90±2.09 pg/m^3).Correlation analysis with meteorological conditions revealed that the PAH and NPAH concentrations were both influenced by ambient temperature.The diagnostic ratios of PAHs and factor analysis showed that they were mainly affected by traffic emissions with some coal and/or biomass combustion.The ratio of 2-nitrofluoranthene to 2-nitropyrene was near 10,which indicated that the OH radical-initiated reaction was the main pathway leading to their secondary formation.Moreover,backward trajectories revealed different air mass routes in each sampling period,indicating a high possibility of source effects from the northern area in winter in addition to local and surrounding influences.Meanwhile,the mean total benzo[a]pyrene-equivalent concentrations in Shanghai in winter decreased by 50.8%from 2010(1860±645 pg/m^3)to 2018(916±363 pg/m^3).These results indicated the positive effects of the various policies and regulations issued by Chinese authorities.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.40073030)~~
文摘[ Object] The aim was to discuss the pollution status of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons （PAHs） in mussels from the middle and lower main stream of Huaihe River, which will provide a scientific basis for dietary safety of mussels. [ Method] Suspended matter, sediment, and mussel samples were collected from Wuxiaojie and Fushanji in middle and lower reaches of Huaihe River. All samples were extracted with Soxhlet, separated through Silica GeI-Al2O3 column, and determined by GC-MS, and then 16 typical PAHs contents in the prior table listed by American EPA were obtained. [ Result] The results indicated that total PAHs concentrations in suspended matters and sediments of Wuxiaojie were significantly higher than those in Fushanji respectively. However, PAHs concentrations in mussels of the two samplings showed little difference; as for single PAH component, low-ring PAHs were more advantaged in suspended matters of two sampling sites, while high-ring PAHs were more advantaged in mussels. PAHs in sediments of Wuxiaojie assumed low-ring aspect, though PAHs in sediments of Fushanji assumed high-ring aspect. [ Conclusion] In spite of that sediments and mussels were not yet contaminated according to the ecological risk assessment of PAHs, its potential hazards couldn＇t be ignored any more.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12201361)。
文摘In this paper,we investigate some classes of skew polycyclic codes and polycyclic codes over R=Z_(4)[u]/.We first obtain the generator polynomials of all(1,2u)-polycyclic codes over R.Then,by defining some Gray maps,we show that the images of(skew)(1,2u)-polycyclic codes over R are cyclic or quasi-cyclic with index 2 over Z_(4).Finally,an example of some(1,2u)-polycyclic codes over R is given to exhibit the main results of the paper.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2009CB421602)the Water Pollution Control and Treatment Special Project (No.2009ZX07527-001)+1 种基金the State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology (No. KF2010-20)the Special Fund for Public Welfare Industry on Environmental Protection (No. 2009467109)
文摘The pollution from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons（PAHs） and phthalic acid esters（PAEs） in the surface water of the rapidly urbanized Yangtze River Delta region was investigated.Fourteen surface water samples were collected in June 2010.Water samples were liquid-liquid extracted using methylene chloride and analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.Concentrations of PAHs and PAEs ranged 12.9-638.1 ng/L and 61-28550 ng/L,respectively.Fluoranthene,naphthalene,pyrene,phenanthrene,di-2ethylhexyl phthalate,and di-n-butyl phthalate were the most abundant compounds in the samples.The water samples were moderately polluted with benzo[a]pyrene according to China＇s environmental quality standard for surface water.The two highest concentrations of PAHs and PAEs occurred in samples from Taihu Lake,Wuxi City and the western section of Yangchenghu Lake.Potential sources of pollution at S7 were petroleum combustion and the plastics industry,and at Yangchenghu Lake were petroleum combustion and domestic waste.Pollution in samples from the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal originated from diesel engines.There were no obvious sources of pollution for the other water samples.These results can be used as reference levels for future monitoring programs of pollution from PAHs and PAEs.
基金supported by the Major InternationalJoint Research Program of NSFC (No. 20721140019).
文摘The two representative polycyclic musks, 1-（5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthenyl）-ethanone （AHTN） and 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyrane （HHCB）, were measured in aqueous samples and sludge samples of three sewage treatment plants （STPs） in Beijing, China using a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometry. The HHCB and AHTN concentration ranges in the influents were 1251.4-3003.8 ng/L and 111.9-286.3 ng/L, respectively. Meanwhile, the ranges of 492.8-1285.3 ng/L for HHCB and 47.3-89.3 ng/L for AHTN were present in the effluents. The musks in the sludges were three to four orders of magnitude higher than those in aqueous sewages. The removal efficiencies.of the two musks varied in the ranges of 41.7%- 70.1% for HHCB, and 25.5%-68.8% for AHTN. Adsorption onto suspended particulate matter played an important role in removing musks from the sewages. The HHCB/AHTN ratio along the treatment processes showed that the two musks had high similarity of removal from sewage by each reactor in STP. The musks in the effluent sewages may pose a low potential risk to aquatic environment in terms of the predicted-non-effect concentration. Nevertheless, considering the possible additive and synergistic effects with other compounds emitted via STPs, their bioconcentration and bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms and so on, it is essential to monitor these compounds in various compartments and to study their environmental fate.
基金supported by the National NaturalScience Foundation of China (No. 40473045)
文摘The contents and distribution of 20 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons （PAHs） and heterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons （HAHs） were investigated in 16 soil profiles of Beijing and Tianjin region. Transport of high molecular weight PAHs （HMWPAHs） and the correlation between total organic carbon （TOC） and their concentrations were also discussed. The results indicated that highly contaminated sites were located at urban or wastewater irrigation areas and pollutants mainly accumulated in topsoil （〈 40 cm）, with a sharp content decrease at the vertical boundary of 30-40 cm. Total PAHs/HAHs concentrations in soils from Tianjin were markedly greater than those from Beijing. Even the contents at bottoms of soil profiles in Tianjin were higher than those in topsoils of Beijing soil profile. HMWPAHs dominated the PAH profiles, exhibiting a uniform distribution of pyrogenic origin between topsoils and deep layers. Furthermore, the percentages of HMWPAHs remained relative constant with the depth of soil profiles, which were consistent with the distribution of particulate matter-associated PAHs in the local atmospheric environments. Therefore, HMWPAHs transport with particulates might be the predominant source found in soil profiles.
基金supported by the Important Project on Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province of China(No. 2007C03003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50576082)
文摘Pre-dried sewage sludge with high sulfur content was combusted in an electrically heated lab-scale fluidized-bed incinerator. The emission characteristics of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins （PCDDs）, polychlorinated dibenzofurans （PCDFs） and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons （PAHs） were studied. Coal and calcium oxide （CaO） were added during the sewage sludge combustion tests to optimize combustion conditions and control SO2 emission. The results indicated that the flue gases emitted during mono-combustion of sewage sludge were characterized by relatively high concentrations of SO2, NOx and organic pollutants, due to the high sulfur, nitrogen, and volatile matter content of sewage sludge. The total 16 USEPA priority PAHs and 2,3,7,8-substituted PCDD/Fs produced from sewage sludge combustion were found to be 106.14 μg/m^3 and 8955.93 pg/m^3 in the flue gas, respectively. In the case of cocombustion with coal （msludge/mcoal =1：1）, the 16 PAHs and 2,3,7,8-substituted PCDD/Fs concentrations were markedly lower than those found during mono-combustion of sewage sludge. During co-combustion, a suppressant effect of CaO on PCDD/Fs formation was observed.
