ABIOTIC DEGRADATION OF IODOSULFURON-METHYL-ESTER IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION

The abiotic degradation of iodosulfuron-methyl-ester was investigated under both alkaline and acidic pH conditions in the dark, and results showed it to be a rather stable molecule in neutral or slightly alkaline environments. Photochemical reactions were studied using a high-pressure mercury arc lamp, and results showed that direct phototransformation is possible under normal environmental conditions (ì > 290 nm). High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC-UV and HPLC-MS) analyses were used to identify the degradates and to study the kinetics of photodecomposition and hydrolysis. Five main products of iodosulfuron-methyl-ester degradation were tentatively identified, and one of them (4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-amine) was confirmed using an authentic standard. Among the phototransformation mechanisms, photosubstitution of the iodide atom by a hydroxyl group, photodissociation of the N-S bond, and photoassisted hydrolysis were observed. The quantum efficiencies (multiwavelength quantum yield) of the photodegradation under different conditions were determined, and values of 0.054 ( 0.02 (pH 9.6), 0.08 ( 0.02 (pH 7), and 0.044 ( 0.008 (pH 5.3) were obtained

Conductometric biosensor based on whole-cell microalgae for assessment of heavy metals in wastewater

Whole-cell Chlorella vulgaris conductometric biosensors consisting of gold planar interdigitated electrodes and sol-gel algal membranes have been used for assessment of heavy-metal ions in water. These analytes act as algal alkaline phosphatase inhibitors. Enzyme residual activity has been measured in Tris-nitrate buffer in the presence of Mg²⁺ ions as activator. Operating conditions of this biosensor have been optimized and its characteristics are discussed. Detection limits are about 1 ppb for Cd²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Pb²⁺ and 10 ppb for Zn²⁺. The storage stability of the biosensor in buffer solution at 4 oC is more than 40 days. The biosensor has been used to assess wastewater pollution.Описан биосенсор для оценки содержания тяжелых металлов в воде. Для его создания клетки Chlorella vulgaris иммобилизировали на золотых планарных гребенчатых электродах с помощью золь–гель технологии. Тяжелые металлы являются ингибиторами щелочной фосфатазы. Остаточную активность иммобилизованного фермента измеряли в трис-нитратном буферном растворе в присутствии активатора: ионов магния. Оптимизированы рабочие характеристики биосенсора. Нижняя граница определения составляла 1 млрд ⁻¹ для Cd²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Pb²⁺ и 10 млрд ⁻¹ для Zn²⁺. Срок хранения биосенсора в буферном растворе при температуре 4 оC составляет более 40 дней. Биосенсор использован для оценки загрязнения тяжелыми металлами сточных вод.Описано біосенсор для оцінки вмісту важких металів у воді. Для його створення клітини Chlorella vulgaris іммобілізували на золотих планарних гребінчастих електродах за допомогою золь–гель технології. Важкі метали є інгібіторами лужної фосфатази. Залишкову активність іммобілізованого ферменту вимірювали в трис-нітратному буферному розчині за присутності активатора – іонів магнію. Оптимізовано робочі характеристики біосенсора. Нижня межа визначення складала 1 млрд ⁻¹ для Cd²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Pb²⁺ та 10 млрд ⁻¹ для Zn²⁺. Термін зберігання біосенсора у буферному розчині за температури 4 оC був більшим, ніж 40 діб. Біосенсор використано для оцінки забруднення важкими металами стічних вод

Positive effect of HCO3- on the photocatalytic degradation of furosemids

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Application of biosensors/bioassays for environmental analysis: A reflexion on their use to control the micro-pollutant degradation processes

SSCI-VIDE+ATARI+JMCInternational audienceDeeping collaboration on novel biomolecular electronics based on "smart" nanomaterial

Application of biosensors/bioassays for environmental analysis: A reflexion on their use to control the micro-pollutant degradation processes

SSCI-VIDE+ATARI+JMCInternational audienceDeeping collaboration on novel biomolecular electronics based on "smart" nanomaterial

Photocatalysis, an efficient tool for pesticides remediation in limited environment

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Positive effect of HCO3- on the photocatalytic degradation of furosemids

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