Interaction of Surfactants and Reaction Media on Photolysis of Chlorimuron and Metsulfuron

Weed Science ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 620-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kent Harrison ◽  
Sandra M. Thomas

Laboratory experiments were conducted to determine the effects of nonionic surfactants and reaction media (water, glass, and corn leaf residue) on photolysis and subsequent phytotoxicity of chlorimuron and metsulfuron residues. Oxysorbic and octoxynol enhanced rates of chlorimuron and metsulfuron photolysis in aqueous solution and on glass slides compared to controls with no surfactant. Enhanced photolysis of chlorimuron by surfactants was greatest on glass, where 93 and 89% loss occurred after 48 h exposure to ultraviolet light in the presence of oxysorbic and octoxynol, respectively, compared to 38% loss with no surfactant. Similarly, surfactant-enhanced metsulfuron photolysis was greatest on glass with 37 and 67% loss after 48 h exposure in the presence of oxysorbic and octoxynol, respectively, compared to 9% loss with no surfactant. Photolysis of herbicides deposited on corn leaf residue was significantly slower than that on glass or in aqueous media at all exposure times and metsulfuron photolysis on corn residue was enhanced by surfactants only after 144 h exposure. Bioassays confirmed that phytotoxicity of photolyzed herbicide residues was negatively correlated (r=-0.94 for chlorimuron and r=-0.92 for metsulfuron) with loss of parent herbicide as measured by liquid chromatography.

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1706
Author(s):  
Elena Olăreț ◽  
Brîndușa Bălănucă ◽  
Andra Mihaela Onaș ◽  
Jana Ghițman ◽  
Horia Iovu ◽  
...  

Mucin is a glycoprotein with proven potential in the biomaterials field, but its use is still underexploited for such applications. The present work aims to produce a synthesis of methacryloyl mucin single-network (SN) hydrogels and their double-cross-linked-network (DCN) counterparts. Following the synthesis of the mucin methacryloyl derivative, various SN hydrogels are prepared through the photopolymerization of methacrylate bonds, using reaction media with different pH values. The SN hydrogels are converted into DCN systems via supplementary cross-linking in tannic acid aqueous solution. The chemical modification of mucin is described, and the obtained product is characterized; the structural modification of mucin is assessed through FTIR spectroscopy, and the circular dichroism and the isoelectric point of methacryloyl mucin is evaluated. The affinity for aqueous media of both SN and DCN hydrogels is estimated, and the mechanical properties of the systems are assessed, both at macroscale through uniaxial compression and rheology tests and also at microscale through nanoindentation tests.


Weed Science ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 602-606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra M. Thomas ◽  
S. Kent Harrison

Two nonionic surfactants altered photolysis rates of chlorimuron and metsulfuron in aqueous solutions and on glass slides exposed to sunlight. Photolysis of both herbicides followed first-order kinetics over an 8-day exposure period. Chlorimuron half-lives in solution were 5.8, 3.7, and 2.7 days in the presence of no surfactant, oxysorbic, and octoxynol, respectively. The extrapolated half-life of metsulfuron in solution with no surfactant was 15.7 days, compared to half-lives of 2.9 and 1.5 days in solutions containing oxysorbic or octoxynol, respectively. With the exception of metsulfuron in the absence of a surfactant, rates of chlorimuron and metsulfuron photolysis on glass slides were approximately two- to fourfold slower, and surfactants had little or no effect on herbicide photolysis rates compared to those in aqueous solution. Extrapolated half-lives on glass ranged from 9.9 to 12.5 days for chlorimuron and from 7.6 to 11.7 days for metsulfuron. Presence of oxysorbic or octoxynol did not greatly alter rates of riboflavin-sensitized herbicide photolysis on glass but did increase photolysis rates of metsulfuron in aqueous solution containing riboflavin.


2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (27) ◽  
pp. 3851-3854 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaomin Chai ◽  
Hai-Hua Huang ◽  
Huiping Liu ◽  
Zhuofeng Ke ◽  
Wen-Wen Yong ◽  
...  

A Co-based complex displayed the highest photocatalytic performance for CO2 to CO conversion in aqueous media.


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirubanandam Grace Pavithra ◽  
Vasudevan Jaikumar ◽  
Ponnusamy Senthil Kumar ◽  
PanneerSelvam SundarRajan

Background: Many antibiotics were widely used as medication based on their distinctive features. Among them, sulphonamides were commonly used, however their recalcitrant nature makes them difficult to dispose. Hence, their interaction with environment and analytic technique requires considerable attention globally. Objective: Therefore, this review aimed to provide detailed discussion about environmental as well as human health behaviour and analytic techniques corresponding to sulphonamides. Methods: Various results and discussion were extracted from technical journals and books published by different researchers from all over the world. The cited bibliographic references were intentionally investigated in order to extract relevant information related to proposed work. Results: In this review, the determination techniques such as UV-spectroscopy, Enthalpimetry, Immunosensor, Chromatography, Chemiluminescence, Photoinduced fluorometric determination, Capillary electrophoresis for sulphonamide determination were discussed in detail. Among them, High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and UV-spectroscopy was effective and extensively used for screening sulphonamide. Conclusion: Knowing the quantification and behaviour of sulphonamide in aqueous solution is mandatory to opt the suitable wastewater treatment required. Hence, choosing appropriate high precision and feasible screening techniques is necessary, which can be attained with this review.


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 748-756
Author(s):  
Mir Waqas Alam ◽  
Tentu Nageswara Rao ◽  
Yarasani Prashanthi ◽  
Vourse Sridhar ◽  
Adil Alshoaibi ◽  
...  

Background: Herbicides are very beneficial in the crop yield with the aid of controlling weeds within the agriculture, but several herbicides are chronic in soil. Objective: In this study, nanoparticles and the packages of synthesized novel silica nanoparticles were studied for the preconcentration of herbicides. Methods: These nanoparticles prepared by the Stöber mechanism were purified and functionalized. Nanoparticles thus prepared successfully were used as supporting material for the preconcentration of residues of herbicides in the water. Results: Preconcentration was achieved by preparing the silica-based solid-phase-extraction cartridges. Nanoparticles used for this purpose were within the range of 50-250 nm. An SPE cartridge was prepared by packing 200 mg of silica nanoparticle in the empty cartridge of diameter 5.5 cm and length 0.6 cm in between PTFE frits. Aqueous solutions of 0.1 μg/ml of herbicides were prepared separately, and 10 ml of the solution was passed through the cartridge at the rate of 0.2 ml/min. After passing 10 ml volume of the aqueous solution, residues adsorbed on the cartridge were eluted using 2 ml of acetonitrile. The eluate was injected to determine the herbicide residue adsorbed on the SPE cartridge. Conclusion: In the study, it was found that greater than 90% of the herbicide residues were trapped on silica nanoparticle-based SPE cartridge. An analytical method was developed for the simultaneous determination of these herbicides. The residues were quantified by LC-MS/MS with ESI mode.


Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 1059
Author(s):  
Jin Young Lee ◽  
Kyoung Chan Lim ◽  
Hyun Suk Kim

As a first step toward studying the properties of Novichok (ethyl (1-(diethylamino)ethylidene)phosphoramidofluoridate (A234)), we investigated its degradation products and fragmentation pathways in aqueous solution at different pH levels by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry. A234 was synthesized in our laboratory and characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Three sets of aqueous samples were prepared at different pH levels. A stock solution of A234 was prepared in acetonitrile at a concentration of 1 mg/mL and stored at −20 °C until use. Aqueous samples (0.1 mg/mL) were prepared by diluting the stock solution with deionized water. The acidic aqueous sample (pH = 3.5) and basic aqueous sample (pH = 9.4) were prepared using 0.01 M acetic acid and 0.01 M potassium carbonate, respectively. The analysis of the fragmentation patterns and degradation pathways of A234 showed that the same degradation products were formed at all pH levels. However, the hydrolysis rate of A234 was fastest under acidic conditions. In all three conditions, the fragmentation pattern and the major degradation product of A234 were determined. This information will be applicable to studies regarding the decontamination of Novichok and the trace analysis of its degradation products in various environmental matrices.


2003 ◽  
Vol 81 (10) ◽  
pp. 1044-1050 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhirong Zhu ◽  
Ruan Tain ◽  
Colin Rhodes

In this paper, the decomposition of H3PW12O40 in aqueous solution or in mixed solutions of water–ethanol or water–acetone is investigated by potentiometric titration and 31P NMR. Identification of the products from H3PW12O40 decomposition over a pH range of 1–12 was achieved using preparation high performance liquid chromatography (Pre-HPLC) combined with IR, UV–vis spectroscopy, and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP). It is found that H3PW12O40 in aqueous solution decomposes in a stepwise fashion with increasing pH, with the following solution compositions: [PW12O40]3– (at pH ~ 1) [Formula: see text] [PW12O40]3– + [P2W21O71]6– + [PW11O39]7– (at pH 2.2) [Formula: see text] [PW12O40]3– + [P2W21O71]6– + [PW11O39]7– + [P2W18O62]6– + [P2W19O67]10– (at pH 3.5) [Formula: see text] [P2W21O71]6– + [PW11O39]7– + [P2W18O62]6– (at pH 5.4) [Formula: see text] [PW9O34]9– (at pH 7.3) [Formula: see text] PO43– + WO42– (pH > 8.3). In the first stages at pH < 8, H3PW12O40 decomposes partially with removal of W=O units. In the second stage at pH > 8, tungstophosphoric completely decomposes to PO43–. In contrast, the decomposition of H3PW12O40 is reduced, or the stability of the [PW12O40]3– anion is enhanced, in ethanol–water or acetone solution at pH < 8. Key words: 12-tungstophosphate heteropolyacid, decomposition behaviour, potentiometric titration, 31P NMR, preparation high performance liquid chromatography.


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