OIL SPILL BIOREMEDIATION AGENTS—CANADIAN EFFICACY TEST PROTOCOLS

1995 ◽  
Vol 1995 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Blenkinsopp ◽  
Gary Sergy ◽  
Zhendi Wang ◽  
Mervin F. Fingas ◽  
Julia Foght ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Oil Spill ◽  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Defined Medium ◽  
Standard Test ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Oil Biodegradation ◽  
Screening Protocol ◽  
Good Potential

ABSTRACT Thirteen commercial oil spill bioremediation agents (OSBAs) were tested over a two-year period during the development of a screening protocol designed to evaluate the hydrocarbon degradation efficacy of OSBAs under warm freshwater or cold marine water conditions. The OSBAs were added at the rate specified, to shaker flasks containing a standard test oil, nutrients if requested, and a defined medium. Standardized freshwater or marine microbial inocula were developed to act as internal controls for the screening protocol, that is, to ensure that conditions were suitable for oil biodegradation to occur in each test performed. After the incubation period, the oil was extracted and analyzed using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and gas chromatography with a flame ionization detector (GC/FID). The warm freshwater efficacy method exhibited good reproducibility but the cold marine test requires further refinement. The minimum acceptance standard for products tested under standard warm freshwater conditions is currently based on the product achieving GC-detectable total petroleum hydrocarbon (GCD-TPH), aliphatic, and aromatic reductions of 35, 30, and 10 percent, respectively, when compared with the weathered Alberta Sweet Mixed Blend (ASMB) source oil. These values may be adjusted with further experimental testing. Products with acceptable efficacy and toxicity results will be assumed to have good potential application in spill cleanup and will be identified as such to the spill response community.

scholarly journals Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activities of the Essential Oil From the Leaves of Pterocephalus hookeri

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 1934578X2098123
Author(s):  
Peng-fei Yang ◽  
Hui Lu ◽  
Qiong-bo Wang ◽  
Zhi-wei Zhao ◽  
Qiang Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
And Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antimicrobial Assay ◽  
Detailed Chemical

Detailed chemical constituents of essential oil from the Pterocephalus hookeri leaves and its antimicrobial activities were investigated in this study. The essential oil, obtained by hydrodistillation, was characterized by gas chromatography-flame ionization detection and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses. Among the 90 identified compounds, hexadecanoic acid (21.27%), phytol (8.03%), furfural (7.08%), oleic acid (5.25%), and phytone (4.56%) were the major components. In the antimicrobial assay, the essential oil showed strong inhibitory activities against Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, and Staphylococcus aureus with minimum inhibitory concentration values of 31.3, 62.5, and 125 µg/mL, respectively. To our knowledge, this is the first report concerning chemical composition and antimicrobial activities of the essential oil from Pterocephalus hookeri.

The secretion of ibuprofen metabolites interferes with the capillary chromatography of urinary homovanillic acid and 4-hydroxy-3-methoxymandelic acid in neuroblastoma diagnosis

2005 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabella Levreri ◽  
Ubaldo Caruso ◽  
Franca Deiana ◽  
Antonella Buoncompagni ◽  
Bruno De Bernardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Capillary Gas Chromatography ◽  
Homovanillic Acid ◽  
Urine Samples ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Catecholamine Metabolism ◽  
Flame Ionization Detection ◽  
Trimethylsilyl Ester ◽  
Ionization Detection ◽  
Flame Ionization

AbstractNeuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children. Abnormal secretion of catechol-amines in tissues and body fluids allows for the differential diagnosis of neuroblastoma from other neoplasms and its distinction from non-neoplastic inflammatory diseases. This is achieved by assaying homovanillic acid and 4-hydroxy-3-methoxymandelic acid, the catabolites of catecholamine metabolism. In the course of an evaluation of children with suspected neuroblastoma, homovanillic acid and 4-hydroxy-3-methoxymandelic acid were analyzed in urine samples by capillary gas chromatography with flame ionization detection after extraction and derivatization of these compounds as trimethylsilyl derivatives. In three urine samples a significant increase in biogenic amines was observed, but these results were not confirmed by thin-layer chromatography. Patient history revealed that these children had been treated with ibuprofen, an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug. To verify how ibuprofen or its metabolites may have interfered with capillary gas chromatography with flame ionization detection, we analyzed the same samples by capillary gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. In urine samples from patients on the drug, the presence of a peak identified as the trimethylsilyl ester of hydroxyibuprofen, which had the same retention time as 4-hydroxy-3-methoxymandelic acid, was found to interfere with the capillary gas chromatography with flame ionization detection analysis of the metabolite. This interference must be taken into account during the laboratory diagnosis of neuroblastoma.

scholarly journals Chemical composition of the essential oil of Psidium guajava leaves and its toxicity against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 865
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Aparecida Josefi Silva ◽  
Vanessa Paula da Silva ◽  
Cassia Cristina Fernandes Alves ◽  
José Milton Alves ◽  
Edson Luiz Souchie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Sclerotinia Sclerotiorum ◽  
Psidium Guajava ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Dry Seasons ◽  
Guava Leaves

Globally, the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is considered as one of the most important phytopathogens, since it affects the production of several economically important crops. Further, it is difficult to control, thus increasing the use of pesticides. Therefore, the search for new substances, especially those extracted from plants, has received special attention to control this plant pathogen. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the yield and chemical composition of the essential oil extracted from the fresh leaves of guava collected during the rainy and dry seasons, and also to evaluate its toxicity against S. sclerotiorum. The experiment was a completely randomized design with five treatments and six replicates. The essential oil was extracted by hydrodistillation of the leaves and analyzed by gas chromatography-flame ionization detector and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The main compounds identified in the essential oil were trans-caryophyllene and ?-humulene. The essential oil at a concentration of 300 ?L exhibited 90% inhibition of the mycelial growth of S. sclerotiorum. This confirmed the antifungal potential of the essential oil of the guava leaves during both the sampling seasons.

Determination of Pyrantel in Swine Liver by Flame Ionization Gas Chromatography and Confirmation by Gas Chromatography /Mass Spectrometry

1990 ◽  
Vol 73 (6) ◽  
pp. 883-886
Author(s):  
Susan S.C Tai ◽  
Nancy Cargile ◽  
Charlie J Barnes ◽  
Philip Kijak
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Internal Standard ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Tissue Samples ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ionization Method ◽  
Swine Liver

Abstract During an evaluation of the gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) confirmatory procedure of Lynch and Bartoluccl for pyrantel residues in swine tissues, we developed a GC flame Ionization method for quantltatlng pyrantel residues In extracts of swine liver. The method was subjected to trial principally In the laboratories of Biospherics, Inc., using control liver, fortified control liver, and Incurred liver tissue samples. Although the method does not meet all of the current Food and Drug Administration criteria, it compares favorably to the official determinative method. Portions of the same extract can be used for quantitation and for GC/MS confirmation, true recoveries appear to be slightly higher, and an internal standard Is not required. The precision of this method equals or exceeds that of the official determinative method.

scholarly journals Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Essential Oils of Pinus patula

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1100601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismail Amri ◽  
Hamrouni Lamia ◽  
Samia Gargouri ◽  
Mohsen Hanana ◽  
Mariem Mahfoudhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Pathogenic Fungi ◽  
Plant Diseases ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Pinus Patula ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Total Oil

Essential oils isolated from needles of Pinus patula by hydrodistillation were analyzed by gas chromatography-flame ionization detection (GC-FID) and gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Thirty-eight compounds were identified, representing 98.3% of the total oil. The oil was rich in monoterpene hydrocarbons (62.4%), particularly α-pinene (35.2%) and β-phellandrene (19.5%). The in vitro antifungal assay showed that P. patula oil significantly inhibited the growth of 9 plant pathogenic fungi. The oil, when tested on Sinapis arvensis, Lolium rigidum, Phalaris canariensis and Trifolium campestre, completely inhibited seed germination and seedling growth of all species. Our preliminary results showed that P. patula essential oil could be valorized for the control of weeds and fungal plant diseases.

scholarly journals Potential Application of Prunus armeniaca L. and P. domestica L. Leaf Essential Oils as Antioxidant and of Cholinesterases Inhibitors

Antioxidants ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Bonesi ◽  
Maria Tenuta ◽  
Monica Loizzo ◽  
Vincenzo Sicari ◽  
Rosa Tundis
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Prunus Armeniaca ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Ic50 Values ◽  
Comprehensive Comparison

The aim of this work is to investigate the in vitro acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrycholinesterase (BChE) inhibitory activities of essential oils obtained by hydrodistillation from the leaves of Prunus armeniaca and P. domestica in relation to their composition, analysed by Gas Chromatography–Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID) and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analyses, at different times. Moreover, considering the role of free radicals in the progression of neurodegenerative disorders, the antioxidant properties of essential oils were investigated by using, 2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), and β-carotene bleaching tests. The relative antioxidant capacity index (RACI) was used to achieve more comprehensive comparison between analysed antioxidant effects of essential oils. P. armeniaca oils were more active than P. domestica oils against AChE. Against BChE, the most active was the essential oil from P. domestica leaves collected in August with an IC50 value of 95.80 μg/mL. This oil exerted the highest inhibitory activity of lipid peroxidation with IC50 values of 11.15 and 11.39 μg/mL after 30 and 60 min of incubation, respectively. All samples demonstrated a remarkable ABTS radicals scavenging activity, with IC50 values in the range 0.45–0.57 μg/mL in comparison to the positive control, ascorbic acid.

Analyses of Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Intertidal Sediments Resulting from Two Spills of No. 2 Fuel Oil in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

1978 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 510-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Teal ◽  
Kathryn Burns ◽  
John Farrington
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Oil Spill ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Oil Spills ◽  
Oil Pollution ◽  
Fuel Oil ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Glass Capillary ◽  
Marsh Sediments ◽  
Insight Into

We have analyzed the two- and three-ring aromatic hydrocarbons from the Wild Harbor oil spill in September 1969 and the Winsor Cove oil spill in October 1974, in intertidal marsh sediments, using glass capillary gas-chromatographic and mass-fragmentographic analyses. Naphthalenes with 0–3 alkyl substitutions and phenanthrenes with 0–2 substitutions decreased in concentration with time in surface sediments. The more substituted aromatics decreased relatively less and in some cases actually increased in absolute concentration. The changes in composition of the aromatic fraction have potential consequences for the ecosystem and provide insight into geochemical processes of oil weathering. Key words: oil pollution, aromatic hydrocarbons; gas chromatography; gas chromatography–mass spectrometry; geochemistry; marsh; sediments; oil spills

Chemical Composition of Technical Chlordane

1976 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 696-702 ◽  
Author(s):  
William P Cochrane ◽  
Roy Greenhalgh
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Electron Capture Detection ◽  
Organochlorine Insecticide ◽  
Flame Ionization Detection ◽  
Reference Standard ◽  
Peak Overlap ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Temperature Programmed

Abstract Technical chlordane, a multicomponent organochlorine insecticide, was separated into 26 peaks by temperature-programmed gas chromatography, using a 3% OV-17 column. Peaks were identified by using combined gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GLC-MS) and, where individual standards were available, by comparing retention times on various columns. Technical chlordane constituents were also investigated by GLC-MS, using a Dexsil 300 column; 19–20 peaks were observed. Quantitation studies indicated differences in the per cent contributions of the constituents, particularly for heptachlor and trans-chlordane, in 2 different technical chlordane reference standards. For the same reference standard higher results were obtained by using 63Ni electron capture detection than by using flame ionization detection. By using a combination of 4 GLC columns to overcome peak overlap, we determined that the 11 known constitutents of technical chlordane constituted approximately 40%.

scholarly journals Compositional and Enantiomeric Analysis of the Essential Oil of Taxodium Distichum from India

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1601100
Author(s):  
Rajendra C. Padalia ◽  
Ram S. Verma ◽  
Amit Chauhan ◽  
Prakash Goswami ◽  
Chandan S. Chanotiya
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oil Composition ◽  
Taxodium Distichum ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Oil Composition ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Enantiomeric Analysis ◽  
Racemic Form ◽  
Different Seasons

The leaf essential oil composition of Taxodium distichum L., collected from the foothills of Uttarakhand, India was analyzed using gas chromatography-flame ionization detection (GC-FID) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) equipped with DB-5 (5% diphenyl-95% dimethyl polysiloxane) and β-cyclodextrin (6-tertiarybutyldimethylsiliyl-2,3-diethyl-β-cyclodextrin) capillary columns. Seventeen constituents, representing 90.3 to 99.4% of composition were identified in the essential oils from different seasons, viz. spring, summer, rainy, autumn and winter. The essential oil composition was mainly dominated by monoterpene hydrocarbons, represented mainly by α-pinene (81.9–94.3%). Other constituents of the oil were myrcene (0.5–4.7%), β-pinene (2.2–2.9%), limonene (0.5–1.5%), camphene (≤0.03–1.5%), and α-terpineol (upto 1.6%). Chiral analysis of T. dstichum essential oil on an ethyl substituted β-cyclodextrin capillary column revealed the presence of α-pinene in racemic form, with an enantiomeric ratio of 49.3% for (1 R)-(+)- and 50.7% for (1 S)-(-)-α-pinene.

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