Chlorine dioxide(ClO2),an alternative disinfectant to chlorine,has a superior ability to inactivate microorganisms,in which protein damage has been considered as the main inactivation mechanism.However,the reactivity ...Chlorine dioxide(ClO2),an alternative disinfectant to chlorine,has a superior ability to inactivate microorganisms,in which protein damage has been considered as the main inactivation mechanism.However,the reactivity of ClO2 with amino acid residues in oligopeptides and proteins remains poorly investigated.In this research,we studied the reaction rate constants of ClO2 with tryptophan residues in five heptapeptides and four proteins using stopped-flow or competition kinetic method.Each heptapeptide and protein contain only one tryptophan residue and the reactivity of tryptophan residue with ClO2 was lower than that of free tryptophan(3.88×10^4(mol/L)^-1 sec^-1 at pH 7.0).The neighboring amino acid residues affected the reaction rates through promoting inter-peptide aggregation,changing electron density,shifting pKa values or inducing electron transfer via redox reactions.A single amino acid residue difference in oligopeptides can make the reaction rate constants differ by over 60%(e.g.3.01×10^4(mol/L)^-1 sec^-1 for DDDWNDD and 1.85×10^4(mol/L)^-1 sec^-1 for DDDWDDD at pH 7.0(D:aspartic acid,W:tryptophan,N:asparagine)).The reaction rates of tryptophan-containing oligopeptides were also highly pH-dependent with higher reactivity for deprotonated tryptophan than the neutral specie.Tryptophan residues in proteins spanned a 4-fold range reactivity toward ClO2(i.e.0.84×10^4(mol/L)^-1 sec^-1 for ribonuclease T1 and 3.21×10^4(mol/L)^-1 sec^-1 for melittin at pH 7.0)with accessibility to the oxidant as the determinating factor.The local environment surrounding the tryptophan residue in proteins can also accelerate the reaction rates by increasing the electron density of the indole ring of tryptophan or inhibit the reaction rates by inducing electron transfer reactions.The results are of significance in advancing understanding of ClO2 oxidative reactions with proteins and microbial inactivation mechanisms.展开更多
The ongoing SARS-CoV-2 outbreak has rapidly increased the desire to manage bioaerosol exposures in indoor settings. Studies using chlorine dioxide gas (ClO2) at low concentrations have shown this intervention to be an...The ongoing SARS-CoV-2 outbreak has rapidly increased the desire to manage bioaerosol exposures in indoor settings. Studies using chlorine dioxide gas (ClO2) at low concentrations have shown this intervention to be an effective mitigation strategy against viral, bacterial, and fungal elements in ambient air. There is an array of available products for generating ClO2 gas however most involve the use of expensive or sophisticated technology that makes their applicability limited to specialized consumers. The purpose of this study was to determine the virucidal efficacy of three pragmatic and affordable, ClO2 generating products using an aerosolized MS2 surrogate in a sealed chamber room under five different scenarios. The products tested included: Ultrashock—a ClO2 releasing pod (30 ppmv), Filter Media—a ClO2 impregnated zeolite media made to fit into an air blower housing (2 impregnated media filled air reactor tube (2 air samples were collected from sampling ports on the outer chamber wall at 0, 90 and 180 minutes. The Ultrashock and Filter Media with air flow in the rapid sweep scenario showed the greatest reduction in air MS2 (T180 = 99.992% and T180 = 99.996% respectively) compared to the control (T180 = 99.6%). When compared to the control results, the filter media with air flow engaged prior to the introduction of MS2 yielded reductions of 99.87% and 99.93% in air and on surfaces respectively at T0, demonstrating the protective effect residual ClO2 has against air and surface contamination. These product formats have potential uses as remedial and preventative interventions against viral constituents in air and should undergo further evaluation to determine efficacy and human health risk.展开更多
A mixed oxidant of chlorine dioxide(ClO2)and NaClO was often used in water treatment.A novel UVA-LED(365 nm)-activated mixed ClO2/NaClO process was proposed for the degradation of micropollutants in this stud...A mixed oxidant of chlorine dioxide(ClO2)and NaClO was often used in water treatment.A novel UVA-LED(365 nm)-activated mixed ClO2/NaClO process was proposed for the degradation of micropollutants in this study.Carbamazepine(CBZ)was selected as the target pollutant.Compared with the UVA365/ClO2 process,the UVA365/ClO2/NaClO process can improve the degradation of CBZ,with the rate constant increasing from 2.11×10−4 sec−1 to 2.74×10−4 sec−1.In addition,the consumption of oxidants in the UVA365/ClO2/NaClO process(73.67%)can also be lower than that of UVA365/NaClO(86.42%).When the NaClO ratio increased,both the degradation efficiency of CBZ and the consumption of oxidants can increase in the UVA365/ClO2/NaClO process.The solution pH can affect the contribution of NaClO in the total oxidant ratio.When the pH range of 6.0-8.0,the combination process can generate more active species to promote the degradation of CBZ.The change of active species with oxidant molar ratio was investigated in the UVA365/ClO2/NaClO process.When ClO2 acted as the main oxidant,HO·and Cl·were the main active species,while when NaClO was the main oxidant,ClO·played a role in the system.Both chloride ion(Cl-),bicarbonate ion(HCO3-),and nitrate ion(NO3-)can promote the reaction system.As the concentration of NaClO in the reaction solution increased,the generation of chlorates will decrease.The UVA365/ClO2/NaClO process can effectively control the formation of volatile disinfection by-products(DBPs),and with the increase of ClO2 dosage,the formation of DBPs can also decrease.展开更多
Avian influenza remains a threat to human wellbeing.Hypochlorite derivatives are commonly used as disinfectants to prevent the spread of the disease.The World Health Organization(WHO)has listed chlorine dioxide(ClO_(2...Avian influenza remains a threat to human wellbeing.Hypochlorite derivatives are commonly used as disinfectants to prevent the spread of the disease.The World Health Organization(WHO)has listed chlorine dioxide(ClO2)as an A1‐level,safe,and efficient disinfectant.In this study,we tested the efficacy of ClO2,in aqueous solution and gas forms,against avian influenza A(H7N9)virus.The virus suspension was mixed with ClO2 aqueous solutions of various concentrations and for various time intervals.Aliquots of the mixture were then serially diluted,and the 50%tissue culture infective dose(TCID50)was measured with a hemagglutination test on MDCK cells.ClO2 gas produced from generators was introduced in a chamber containing the virus suspension in a Petri dish.The infective activity of the surviving virus was measured by the hemagglutination test.An aqueous solution of ClO2 at 126μg/mL for 15 s was effective given that no surviving virus was detected with the hemagglutination test.ClO2 gas at>5μL/L sustained for 1 h inactivated the virus effectively,while at 2.5μL/L for 1 h,it only partially inactivated the virus.ClO2 as gas or aqueous solution at a certain concentration is effective in inactivating the H7N9 virus,and can be applied for the decontamination and disinfection of environments.展开更多
The SET mechanism between chlorine dioxide (ClO2) and phenol was studied by using ab initio method at 4-31G* level. Geometries of the reactants, intermediate and products of the reaction were optimized and the singl...The SET mechanism between chlorine dioxide (ClO2) and phenol was studied by using ab initio method at 4-31G* level. Geometries of the reactants, intermediate and products of the reaction were optimized and the single point energy calculations of the species were performed. The relative structure data of the reactants, intermediate and products are given.The SET mechanism between ClO2and phenol was confirmed by ab initio calculations. The reaction is exothermic about 200 88 kJ/mol.展开更多
Drinking water utilities are interested in upgrading their treatment facilities to enhance micropollutant removal and byproduct control.Pre-oxidation by chlorine dioxide(ClO2)followed by coagulation-flocculation-se...Drinking water utilities are interested in upgrading their treatment facilities to enhance micropollutant removal and byproduct control.Pre-oxidation by chlorine dioxide(ClO2)followed by coagulation-flocculation-sedimentation and advanced oxidation processes(AOPs)is one of the promising solutions.However,the chlorite(ClO2-)formed from the ClO2 preoxidation stage cannot be removed by the conventional coagulation process using aluminum sulfate.ClO2–negatively affects the post-UV/chlorine process due to its strong radical scavenging effect,and it also enhances the formation of chlorate(ClO3–).In this study,dosing micromolar-level ferrous iron(Fe(II))into aluminum-based coagulants was proposed to eliminate the ClO2–generated from ClO2 pre-oxidation and benefit the post-UV/chlorine process in radical production and ClO3–reduction.Results showed that the addition of 52.1-μmol/L FeSO4 effectively eliminated the ClO2-generated from the pre-oxidation using 1.0 mg/L(14.8μmol/L)of ClO 2.Reduction of ClO2-increased the degradation rate constant of a model micropollutant(carbamazepine)by 55.0%in the post-UV/chlorine process.The enhanced degradation was verified to be attributed to the increased steady-state concentrations of HO-·and ClO2·by Fe(II)addition.Moreover,Fe(II)addition also decreased the ClO3–formation by 53.8%in the UV/chlorine process and its impact on the formation of chloroorganic byproducts was rather minor.The findings demonstrated a promising strategy to improve the drinking water quality and safety by adding low-level Fe(II)in coagulation in an advanced drinking water treatment train.展开更多
为研制一种适用于酸性条件下的固体H2S抑制剂,在室温(20℃)酸性条件下以水为溶剂、以二乙醇(DEA)胺和二氧化氯(ClO2)作为抑制剂对H2S抑制率进行研究,利用硬脂酸、氢氧化钠、羟丙基甲基纤维素、聚乙二醇和七水硫酸锌使抑制剂成...为研制一种适用于酸性条件下的固体H2S抑制剂,在室温(20℃)酸性条件下以水为溶剂、以二乙醇(DEA)胺和二氧化氯(ClO2)作为抑制剂对H2S抑制率进行研究,利用硬脂酸、氢氧化钠、羟丙基甲基纤维素、聚乙二醇和七水硫酸锌使抑制剂成型。经实验20 mL 15%的二乙醇胺和0.57%的二氧化氯溶液抑制效果最佳,达到67.14%。不同温度条件下抑制剂对硫化氢的抑制率随温度上升而降低,基本稳定在66%~67%之间。不同温度条件下抑制剂与混合酸液体系(以镇北油田在用酸液体系为例)配伍性良好,抑制率随温度上升而降低,基本稳定在65%~67%之间。实验结果表明:成型抑制剂以抑制剂与七水硫酸锌质量比为1∶9时的抑制剂效果最好,达到80.57%。该新型H2S抑制剂在不同酸性条件、温度下都拥有较好的抑制效果,固态成型后为解决油田液态抑制剂加注困难、加注浪费问题提供了参考方案。展开更多
Experiments were conducted to investigate the degradation of 2,6-dinitro-p-cresol(DNPC)in the chlorine dioxide(ClO2)catalytic oxidation process.Pure aluminum oxide was used as the catalyst in this process.The degra...Experiments were conducted to investigate the degradation of 2,6-dinitro-p-cresol(DNPC)in the chlorine dioxide(ClO2)catalytic oxidation process.Pure aluminum oxide was used as the catalyst in this process.The degradation of DNPC by ClO2 using aluminum oxide as catalyst was systematically studied by varying the experimental parameters,such as pH values,catalyst dosage,the initial concentration of DNPC and ClO2,reaction time,etc.Under optimal condition(DNPC concentration 39 mg$L–1,ClO2 concentration 0.234 g$L–1,reaction time 15 min,catalyst dosage 4.7 g$L–1 and pH 4.32),almost complete degradation of DNPC can be achieved.The kinetic studies revealed that the ClO2 catalytic oxidation degradation of DNPC followed pseudo-first-order kinetics with respect to both ClO2 and DNPC concentration.The repetitive use of the catalyst was investigated along sequential feed-batch trials.The catalyst performed efficiently afterfive runs.In addition,a simple and convenient method for the determination of ClO2 in water was developed by using acid chrome black 7(MB 7)spectrophotometry in this paper.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFE0133200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21622706 and 21876210)the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Planning Project(No.2019A050503006)。
摘要Chlorine dioxide(ClO2),an alternative disinfectant to chlorine,has a superior ability to inactivate microorganisms,in which protein damage has been considered as the main inactivation mechanism.However,the reactivity of ClO2 with amino acid residues in oligopeptides and proteins remains poorly investigated.In this research,we studied the reaction rate constants of ClO2 with tryptophan residues in five heptapeptides and four proteins using stopped-flow or competition kinetic method.Each heptapeptide and protein contain only one tryptophan residue and the reactivity of tryptophan residue with ClO2 was lower than that of free tryptophan(3.88×10^4(mol/L)^-1 sec^-1 at pH 7.0).The neighboring amino acid residues affected the reaction rates through promoting inter-peptide aggregation,changing electron density,shifting pKa values or inducing electron transfer via redox reactions.A single amino acid residue difference in oligopeptides can make the reaction rate constants differ by over 60%(e.g.3.01×10^4(mol/L)^-1 sec^-1 for DDDWNDD and 1.85×10^4(mol/L)^-1 sec^-1 for DDDWDDD at pH 7.0(D:aspartic acid,W:tryptophan,N:asparagine)).The reaction rates of tryptophan-containing oligopeptides were also highly pH-dependent with higher reactivity for deprotonated tryptophan than the neutral specie.Tryptophan residues in proteins spanned a 4-fold range reactivity toward ClO2(i.e.0.84×10^4(mol/L)^-1 sec^-1 for ribonuclease T1 and 3.21×10^4(mol/L)^-1 sec^-1 for melittin at pH 7.0)with accessibility to the oxidant as the determinating factor.The local environment surrounding the tryptophan residue in proteins can also accelerate the reaction rates by increasing the electron density of the indole ring of tryptophan or inhibit the reaction rates by inducing electron transfer reactions.The results are of significance in advancing understanding of ClO2 oxidative reactions with proteins and microbial inactivation mechanisms.
摘要The ongoing SARS-CoV-2 outbreak has rapidly increased the desire to manage bioaerosol exposures in indoor settings. Studies using chlorine dioxide gas (ClO2) at low concentrations have shown this intervention to be an effective mitigation strategy against viral, bacterial, and fungal elements in ambient air. There is an array of available products for generating ClO2 gas however most involve the use of expensive or sophisticated technology that makes their applicability limited to specialized consumers. The purpose of this study was to determine the virucidal efficacy of three pragmatic and affordable, ClO2 generating products using an aerosolized MS2 surrogate in a sealed chamber room under five different scenarios. The products tested included: Ultrashock—a ClO2 releasing pod (30 ppmv), Filter Media—a ClO2 impregnated zeolite media made to fit into an air blower housing (2 impregnated media filled air reactor tube (2 air samples were collected from sampling ports on the outer chamber wall at 0, 90 and 180 minutes. The Ultrashock and Filter Media with air flow in the rapid sweep scenario showed the greatest reduction in air MS2 (T180 = 99.992% and T180 = 99.996% respectively) compared to the control (T180 = 99.6%). When compared to the control results, the filter media with air flow engaged prior to the introduction of MS2 yielded reductions of 99.87% and 99.93% in air and on surfaces respectively at T0, demonstrating the protective effect residual ClO2 has against air and surface contamination. These product formats have potential uses as remedial and preventative interventions against viral constituents in air and should undergo further evaluation to determine efficacy and human health risk.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.52170006)。
摘要A mixed oxidant of chlorine dioxide(ClO2)and NaClO was often used in water treatment.A novel UVA-LED(365 nm)-activated mixed ClO2/NaClO process was proposed for the degradation of micropollutants in this study.Carbamazepine(CBZ)was selected as the target pollutant.Compared with the UVA365/ClO2 process,the UVA365/ClO2/NaClO process can improve the degradation of CBZ,with the rate constant increasing from 2.11×10−4 sec−1 to 2.74×10−4 sec−1.In addition,the consumption of oxidants in the UVA365/ClO2/NaClO process(73.67%)can also be lower than that of UVA365/NaClO(86.42%).When the NaClO ratio increased,both the degradation efficiency of CBZ and the consumption of oxidants can increase in the UVA365/ClO2/NaClO process.The solution pH can affect the contribution of NaClO in the total oxidant ratio.When the pH range of 6.0-8.0,the combination process can generate more active species to promote the degradation of CBZ.The change of active species with oxidant molar ratio was investigated in the UVA365/ClO2/NaClO process.When ClO2 acted as the main oxidant,HO·and Cl·were the main active species,while when NaClO was the main oxidant,ClO·played a role in the system.Both chloride ion(Cl-),bicarbonate ion(HCO3-),and nitrate ion(NO3-)can promote the reaction system.As the concentration of NaClO in the reaction solution increased,the generation of chlorates will decrease.The UVA365/ClO2/NaClO process can effectively control the formation of volatile disinfection by-products(DBPs),and with the increase of ClO2 dosage,the formation of DBPs can also decrease.
基金The study was supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project(NSTMP)for the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases(2018ZX10734401,2018ZX10301208)NSTMP for the Development of Novel Drugs(2019ZX09721001)+1 种基金Health policy research project of Shanghai Health Commission(2021HP05)This work was supported by Taiko Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.
摘要Avian influenza remains a threat to human wellbeing.Hypochlorite derivatives are commonly used as disinfectants to prevent the spread of the disease.The World Health Organization(WHO)has listed chlorine dioxide(ClO2)as an A1‐level,safe,and efficient disinfectant.In this study,we tested the efficacy of ClO2,in aqueous solution and gas forms,against avian influenza A(H7N9)virus.The virus suspension was mixed with ClO2 aqueous solutions of various concentrations and for various time intervals.Aliquots of the mixture were then serially diluted,and the 50%tissue culture infective dose(TCID50)was measured with a hemagglutination test on MDCK cells.ClO2 gas produced from generators was introduced in a chamber containing the virus suspension in a Petri dish.The infective activity of the surviving virus was measured by the hemagglutination test.An aqueous solution of ClO2 at 126μg/mL for 15 s was effective given that no surviving virus was detected with the hemagglutination test.ClO2 gas at>5μL/L sustained for 1 h inactivated the virus effectively,while at 2.5μL/L for 1 h,it only partially inactivated the virus.ClO2 as gas or aqueous solution at a certain concentration is effective in inactivating the H7N9 virus,and can be applied for the decontamination and disinfection of environments.
摘要The SET mechanism between chlorine dioxide (ClO2) and phenol was studied by using ab initio method at 4-31G* level. Geometries of the reactants, intermediate and products of the reaction were optimized and the single point energy calculations of the species were performed. The relative structure data of the reactants, intermediate and products are given.The SET mechanism between ClO2and phenol was confirmed by ab initio calculations. The reaction is exothermic about 200 88 kJ/mol.
基金supported by the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund (No. GHP/010/18GD)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 21876210)+1 种基金the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (No. T21-604/19-R)partially supported by a fellowship award from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China (No. HKUST PDFS2021-6S05)。
摘要Drinking water utilities are interested in upgrading their treatment facilities to enhance micropollutant removal and byproduct control.Pre-oxidation by chlorine dioxide(ClO2)followed by coagulation-flocculation-sedimentation and advanced oxidation processes(AOPs)is one of the promising solutions.However,the chlorite(ClO2-)formed from the ClO2 preoxidation stage cannot be removed by the conventional coagulation process using aluminum sulfate.ClO2–negatively affects the post-UV/chlorine process due to its strong radical scavenging effect,and it also enhances the formation of chlorate(ClO3–).In this study,dosing micromolar-level ferrous iron(Fe(II))into aluminum-based coagulants was proposed to eliminate the ClO2–generated from ClO2 pre-oxidation and benefit the post-UV/chlorine process in radical production and ClO3–reduction.Results showed that the addition of 52.1-μmol/L FeSO4 effectively eliminated the ClO2-generated from the pre-oxidation using 1.0 mg/L(14.8μmol/L)of ClO 2.Reduction of ClO2-increased the degradation rate constant of a model micropollutant(carbamazepine)by 55.0%in the post-UV/chlorine process.The enhanced degradation was verified to be attributed to the increased steady-state concentrations of HO-·and ClO2·by Fe(II)addition.Moreover,Fe(II)addition also decreased the ClO3–formation by 53.8%in the UV/chlorine process and its impact on the formation of chloroorganic byproducts was rather minor.The findings demonstrated a promising strategy to improve the drinking water quality and safety by adding low-level Fe(II)in coagulation in an advanced drinking water treatment train.
摘要为研制一种适用于酸性条件下的固体H2S抑制剂,在室温(20℃)酸性条件下以水为溶剂、以二乙醇(DEA)胺和二氧化氯(ClO2)作为抑制剂对H2S抑制率进行研究,利用硬脂酸、氢氧化钠、羟丙基甲基纤维素、聚乙二醇和七水硫酸锌使抑制剂成型。经实验20 mL 15%的二乙醇胺和0.57%的二氧化氯溶液抑制效果最佳,达到67.14%。不同温度条件下抑制剂对硫化氢的抑制率随温度上升而降低,基本稳定在66%~67%之间。不同温度条件下抑制剂与混合酸液体系(以镇北油田在用酸液体系为例)配伍性良好,抑制率随温度上升而降低,基本稳定在65%~67%之间。实验结果表明:成型抑制剂以抑制剂与七水硫酸锌质量比为1∶9时的抑制剂效果最好,达到80.57%。该新型H2S抑制剂在不同酸性条件、温度下都拥有较好的抑制效果,固态成型后为解决油田液态抑制剂加注困难、加注浪费问题提供了参考方案。
基金financial support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.20977013).
摘要Experiments were conducted to investigate the degradation of 2,6-dinitro-p-cresol(DNPC)in the chlorine dioxide(ClO2)catalytic oxidation process.Pure aluminum oxide was used as the catalyst in this process.The degradation of DNPC by ClO2 using aluminum oxide as catalyst was systematically studied by varying the experimental parameters,such as pH values,catalyst dosage,the initial concentration of DNPC and ClO2,reaction time,etc.Under optimal condition(DNPC concentration 39 mg$L–1,ClO2 concentration 0.234 g$L–1,reaction time 15 min,catalyst dosage 4.7 g$L–1 and pH 4.32),almost complete degradation of DNPC can be achieved.The kinetic studies revealed that the ClO2 catalytic oxidation degradation of DNPC followed pseudo-first-order kinetics with respect to both ClO2 and DNPC concentration.The repetitive use of the catalyst was investigated along sequential feed-batch trials.The catalyst performed efficiently afterfive runs.In addition,a simple and convenient method for the determination of ClO2 in water was developed by using acid chrome black 7(MB 7)spectrophotometry in this paper.