The issue of microplastic(MPs)pollution has received increased attention in recent years.Studies have indicated that inhalation of microplastics may result in the cardiovascular harm.However,the specific mechanism rem...The issue of microplastic(MPs)pollution has received increased attention in recent years.Studies have indicated that inhalation of microplastics may result in the cardiovascular harm.However,the specific mechanism remains to be elucidated.In this study,5μm polystyrene microplastics(PS-MPs)were employed to construct in vivo and in vitro exposure models to investigate the potential mechanisms of microplastic-induced cardiac fibrosis.In vivo model of respiratory exposure to MPs,echocardiography observed a decrease in systolic-diastolic function of the mouse heart,and myocardial tissue showed significant mitochondrial morphological abnormalities and myocardial fibrosis.In vitro models also revealed upregulation of fibrosis indicators in human cardiomyocytes AC16 cells.Transcriptome and RT-qPCR assay exposed that ferroptosis-related pathways were significantly gath-ered in the MPs group,with decreased expression of ferroptosis related genes SLC7A11 and GPX4.Liproxstatin-1(Lip-1),a ferroptosis inhibitor,significantly ameliorated MPs-induced cardiomyocyte fibrosis and ferroptosis.We further demonstrated that inhibition of hypoxia-inducible factor?(HIF-?)and oxidative stress ameliorated PS-MPs-induced cardiomyocyte ferroptosis,and thus upregulation of the HIF pathway and oxidative stress may be the upstream mechanism of MPs-induced ferroptosis in myocardial fibrosis.Above all,our study demonstrated that MPs exposure resulted in cardiac fibrosis via the HIF-ROS-SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling pathway.展开更多
The extensive utilization of plastics has heightened concerns regarding microplastics exposure.However,the effects of polystyrene microplastics(PS-MPs)on early pregnancy remain inadequately investigated.This study aim...The extensive utilization of plastics has heightened concerns regarding microplastics exposure.However,the effects of polystyrene microplastics(PS-MPs)on early pregnancy remain inadequately investigated.This study aimed to examine the impact of PS-MPs on decidualization and embryo implantation in female mice,as well as the reproductive function of their offspring following maternal exposure to PS-MPs.We investigated the harmful effects of different PS-MPs sizes on mouse endometrial stromal cells(mESCs)during in vitro decidualization.Pregnant mice were orally given various concentrations of PS-MPs to examine their impact on decidualization.We evaluated oxidative stress and inflammation markers to understand their roles in abnormal decidualization.Additionally,we assessed potential reproductive health impacts on female offspring.Our findings indicated that 5μm PS-MPs effectively penetrated mESCs and significantly disrupted decidualization compared to smaller or larger particles.Pregnant mice that were exposed to 5μm PS-MPs at a dose of 1000 mg/(kg・day)exhibited substantial reductions in the decidual area and downregulation of decidualization markers such as BMP2.Inflammatory cytokines increased significantly in mESCs following 5μm PS-MPs exposure,and the elevated malondialdehyde levels in uterine tissue were mitigated by antioxidant treatment.Moreover,offspring exhibited decreased uterine wet weight,uterine organ coefficients,decidual areas,and expression of BMP2 due to maternal exposure to PS-MPs.These results highlighted the detrimental effects of PS-MPs on maternal decidualization and embryo implantation,suggesting a link to oxidative stress and inflammation,and maternal exposure to PS-MPs during pregnancy impaired reproductive function in offspring females.展开更多
Polystyrene microplastics(PMs)are pervasive aquatic contaminants,yet the molecular mechanisms driving their ecotoxicity,particularly intestinal inflammation,remain poorly elucidated.Here,we investigated the effects of...Polystyrene microplastics(PMs)are pervasive aquatic contaminants,yet the molecular mechanisms driving their ecotoxicity,particularly intestinal inflammation,remain poorly elucidated.Here,we investigated the effects of environmentally relevant PMs concentrations(1.0μm;0,25,and 250μg/L)in zebrafish(Danio rerio).Multiorgan screening identified the intestine as the primary site of inflammation,where PMs were confirmed to accumulate.Exposure of 4 weeks induced significant histopathological damage(2.2-2.7-fold increase in histological scores)and elevated key pro-inflammatory cytokines,including tumor necrosis factor-α(increased by251.0%)and interleukin-2(increased by 81.7%)at 250μg/L.Mechanistic investigation using transcriptomics and qPCR revealed the activation of the interferon-gamma(INFy)-signal transducer and activator of transcription 1(ST AT1)pathway.This activation resulted in the significant upregulation of downstream chemokine genes,notably cxcl11.1(>2.2-fold).This signaling cascade subsequently promoted T-cell infiltration into the intestine,as confirmed by immunofluorescence(1.8-1.9-fold increase in cluster of differentiation 3ε(CD3ε)intensity) and Western blot(2.2-2.3-fold increase in CD3εprotein).Our findings demonstrate that PMs disrupt intestinal homeostasis by triggering an INFγ-STAT1-CXCL11 signaling axis,which heightens C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 11(CXCL11)expression to drive T-cell recruitment and amplify the inflammatory cascade.This study provides novel molecular insights into PMs-induced immunotoxicity in fish,elucidating a specific pathway of intestinal disruption and highlighting the ecological risks of microplastic pollution.展开更多
1 Background and current research progress Since the 1950s,petroleum-derived plastics have emerged and played irreplaceable roles in ameliorating everyday life,driven by extensive applications in food packaging,buildi...1 Background and current research progress Since the 1950s,petroleum-derived plastics have emerged and played irreplaceable roles in ameliorating everyday life,driven by extensive applications in food packaging,building materials,and electronic devices.In 2019,plastics in output reached 460 million tonnes per year,and it is expected to outstrip 1.014 billion tonnes by 2060[1].展开更多
Microplastics(MPs),which originate from plastic degradation,are becoming a significant environmental pollutant,and their prevalence is increasing rapidly.Humans can ingest MPs through various pathways and their presen...Microplastics(MPs),which originate from plastic degradation,are becoming a significant environmental pollutant,and their prevalence is increasing rapidly.Humans can ingest MPs through various pathways and their presence has been detected in multiple human organs,raising concerns about the potential toxic effects associated with plastic consumption.Epigenetic modifications of nucleic acids play crucial roles in various biological processes,including gene expression and tumorigenesis.Previous studies have demonstrated that exposure to certain environmental pollutants can influence disease pathogenesis by affecting epigenetic factors,including modifications of nucleic acids.However,the impact of MPs on epigenetic modifications of nucleic acids remains largely unexplored.In this study,we systematically investigated the alterations in epigenetic modifications of DNA and RNA following exposure to polystyrene microplastics(PS-MPs).We utilized liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(LCMS/MS)to simultaneously analyze two DNA epigenetic modifications of 5-methylcytosine(5m C)and 5-hydroxymethylcytosine(5hm C),along with twenty RNA epigenetic modifications from small RNA and nine epigenetic modifications from m RNA.We measured changes in the levels of DNA and RNA modifications across six tissues(heart,liver,spleen,lung,kidney,and intestine)in mice after PS-MPs exposure.The results indicated that exposure to PS-MPs significantly altered the landscape of epigenetic modifications in nucleic acids.Furthermore,we observed tissue-specific effects,suggesting that different organs respond uniquely to PS-MPs exposure.Additionally,the correlation patterns between DNA and RNA modifications changed following PS-MPs exposure.These findings provide valuable insights suggesting that PS-MPs exposure may alter the patterns of epigenetic modifications in nucleic acids,potentially leading to adverse health effects.展开更多
The synergistic effects of microplastics(MPs)and co-existing pollutants,particularly their impact on aquatic organisms,is an emerging concern.The influence of MPs on the bioconcentration and biotransformation of organ...The synergistic effects of microplastics(MPs)and co-existing pollutants,particularly their impact on aquatic organisms,is an emerging concern.The influence of MPs on the bioconcentration and biotransformation of organophosphate flame retardants(OPFRs)in organisms remains poorly understood.This study investigated the impact of polystyrene microplastics(PS-MPs)on the bioconcentration and metabolism of 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate(EHDPHP),a specific OPFR,in common carp.Results indicated that the adsorption kinetics of PSMPs on EHDPHP conformed to the pseudo-second-order kinetic model(R2>0.961),indicating a high adsorption capacity.Both the linear model(R2=0.995)and Freundlich model(R2=0.996)described effectively the adsorption isotherms.Compared with EHDPHP exposure alone,the presence of PS-MPs potentially reduced the bioconcentration of EHDPHP in fish tissues without significantly altering its distribution.Notably,the bioconcentration factors(BCFs)and half-life(t1/2)of EHDPHP were elevated in fish.Furthermore,14 metabolites,primarily formed through hydroxylation metabolism,were identified,suggesting that PS-MPs may amplify EHDPHP's hydroxylation process.These results offer critical insights into the environmental behavior and risk assessments of MPs and OPFRs,underscoring the need for comprehensive ecological studies in this area.展开更多
Microplastics(MPs)and perfluorooctanoic acid(PFOA)are common emerging environmental contaminants in aquatic environments,and their ecological risks have become a research focus.Although they coexist widely in aquatic ...Microplastics(MPs)and perfluorooctanoic acid(PFOA)are common emerging environmental contaminants in aquatic environments,and their ecological risks have become a research focus.Although they coexist widely in aquatic environments,the combined toxicity of polystyrene microplastics(PS-MPs)and PFOA to aquatic organisms remains unclear.This study investigated the individual and combined toxicity of PS-MPs and PFOA to zebrafish after 28 days of exposure.The results showed that ingestion of PS-MPs and PFOA induced intestinal and liver tissue damage,alterations in oxidative stress,and lipid index in zebrafish.The breakdown of the intestinal barrier will further lead to the increase of lipopolysaccharide in the blood.Notably,combined exposure to PS-MPs and PFOA exerted greater adverse effects than exposure to each contaminant individually.Additionally,exposure to PS-MPs and PFOA significantly disrupted the homeostasis of the intestinal microbiota,and the relative abundances of Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria significantly increased.Transcriptomic analysis further revealed that exposure to PS-MPs and PFOA would lead to the upregulation of genes related to lipid metabolism in zebrafish and alterations in pathways such as glycerolipid metabolism,fat digestion and absorption,and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor signaling.In conclusion,this study demonstrates that combined exposure to PS-MPs and PFOA exacerbates liver and intestinal damage in zebrafish,disrupts lipid homeostasis,and may contribute to the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.This study has enhanced our understanding of the environmental health risks from the coexistence of MPs and PFOA,and has reference value for formulating complex pollution control standards.展开更多
Polystyrene,a widely used yet chemically inert plastic,poses major recycling challenges due to its low degradability and global recovery rate below 1%,calling for innovative upcycling strategies under mild conditions....Polystyrene,a widely used yet chemically inert plastic,poses major recycling challenges due to its low degradability and global recovery rate below 1%,calling for innovative upcycling strategies under mild conditions.Herein,we report a dual-functional ionic liquid catalyst,[BSPy][OTf]-Fe(OTf)3,that enables room-temperature photooxidative upcycling of PS into benzoic acid with a yield of 76.43%in 24 h under an oxygen atmosphere.This catalytic performance is substantially higher than that of control systems using individual components or their physical mixture,indicating a strong synergistic effect.Mechanistic investigations revealed that Fe3+in the ionic liquid initiates chain scission via a single-electron transfer process,generating oxidized intermediates.These intermediates are subsequently converted to benzoic acid through singlet oxygen,as supported by kinetic isotope effect studies and density functional theory calculations.The generation of singlet oxygen is facilitated by the ionic liquid catalyst,as confirmed by ultraviolet-visible and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy.The approach is applicable to post-consumer Polystyrene products,with benzoic acid yields ranging from 56.01%to 74.57%.This study establishes a mechanistically guided strategy for low-energy,selective upcycling of PS,offering a viable alternative to conventional high-temperature or harsh-oxidant approaches.展开更多
A hierarchical porous polystyrene microsphere(HPPM)that simultaneously possesses micro-,meso-,and macropores was fabricated by two-step seed swelling and hyper-crosslinking method,respectively,based on the polystyrene...A hierarchical porous polystyrene microsphere(HPPM)that simultaneously possesses micro-,meso-,and macropores was fabricated by two-step seed swelling and hyper-crosslinking method,respectively,based on the polystyrene(PS)microspheres prepared by dispersion polymerization using a shaker.Subsequently,Au NPs were in-situ loaded onto the sulphonated HPPM via a thermal reduction reaction to prepare the hierarchical porous polystyrene microsphere-supported Au NPs(Au@sHPPM)composite catalyst.SEM and particle size test results show that the microspheres exhibit excellent monodispersity.The specific surface area reaches 529.21 m2·g-1when the ratio of St/DVB is 0.6:2.0,and further increases to 644.14 m2·g-1after hyper-crosslinking.The XRD and XPS analysis results indicate that HAuCl4is reduced to Au NPs.In the reduction reaction of 4-nitrophenol with sodium borohydride(NaBH4),Au@sHPPM composite catalyst demonstrates excellent catalytic performance,with a conversion rate of up to 96.76%within 15 minutes.Furthermore,it also demonstrates outstanding catalytic performance for organic dyes such as Congo red,Rhodamine B and Malachite green,indicating that the Au@sHPPM composite catalyst has good stability and reusability.展开更多
This work presents the application of a pseudo-elastic model to address the uniaxial compressive stress-strain behavior of expanded polystyrene foams.The model combines an Ogden-based hyperfoam formulation for the loa...This work presents the application of a pseudo-elastic model to address the uniaxial compressive stress-strain behavior of expanded polystyrene foams.The model combines an Ogden-based hyperfoam formulation for the loading path of experimental testing with a damage-dependent approach for the unloading.The loading during compression is described using a simplified hyperfoam strain-energy function that effectively captures the nonlinear response of compressible polymer foams.For the unloading path,the model incorporates a scalar damage parameter controlled by three key variables:maximum damage,a damage evolution rate,and a transition parameter.Experimental validation confirms the model's accuracy in predicting the mechanical response of polystyrene foams,including inelastic phenomena.This precision is supported by coefficient of determination R2 values close to unity when comparing the model's predictions with experimental data.Thus,the proposed model provides a practical tool for analyzing the compressive stress response in polystyrene foams.展开更多
Polystyrene nanoparticles pose significant toxicological risks to aquatic ecosystems,yet their impact on zebrafish(Danio rerio)embryonic development,particularly erythropoiesis,remains underexplored.This study used si...Polystyrene nanoparticles pose significant toxicological risks to aquatic ecosystems,yet their impact on zebrafish(Danio rerio)embryonic development,particularly erythropoiesis,remains underexplored.This study used single-cell RNA sequencing to comprehensively evaluate the effects of polystyrene nanoparticle exposure on erythropoiesis in zebrafish embryos.In vivo validation experiments corroborated the transcriptomic findings,revealing that polystyrene nanoparticle exposure disrupted erythrocyte differentiation,as evidenced by the decrease in mature erythrocytes and concomitant increase in immature erythrocytes.Additionally,impaired heme synthesis further contributed to the diminished erythrocyte population.These findings underscore the toxic effects of polystyrene nanoparticles on hematopoietic processes,highlighting their potential to compromise organismal health in aquatic environments.展开更多
Polystyrene(PS)waste was depolymerized using a low-temperature pyrolysis treatment(LTPT)to increase its caking index.The mechanism of caking index modification was revealed by using Fourier transform infrared spectros...Polystyrene(PS)waste was depolymerized using a low-temperature pyrolysis treatment(LTPT)to increase its caking index.The mechanism of caking index modification was revealed by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,thermogravimetric(TG)analysis,pyrolysis-gas chromatography with mass spectrometric detection,and solid-state13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.The crucible coal-blending coking tests were carried out using an industrial coal mixture and the treated-PS with the highest caking index(PS300)or raw PS.Some properties of the resultant cokes were also analyzed.It was demonstrated that the caking index of PS dramatically increased by LTPT;however,exceeding 300℃ did not yield any benefit.The caking index increased due to the formation of the caking components,whose molecules are medium in size,caused by LTPT.Additionally,the coke reactivity index of the coke obtained from the mixture containing PS300 decreased by 5.1%relative to that of the coke made from the mixture with PS and the coke strength after reaction index of the former increased by 7.3% compared with that of the latter,suggesting that the ratio of depolymerized PS used for coal-blending coking could increase relative to that of PS.展开更多
Polymethyl methacrylate(PMMA)is an optically transparent thermoplastic with favorable processing conditions.In this study,a series of plastic scintillators are prepared via thermal polymerization,and the impact of PMM...Polymethyl methacrylate(PMMA)is an optically transparent thermoplastic with favorable processing conditions.In this study,a series of plastic scintillators are prepared via thermal polymerization,and the impact of PMMA content on their transparency and pulse shape discrimination(PSD)ability is investigated.The fabricated samples,comprising a polystyrene(PS)-PMMA matrix,30.0 wt%2,5-diphenyloxazole(PPO),and 0.2 wt%9,10-diphenylanthracene(DPA),exhibit high transparency with transmissivity ranging from 70.0 to 90.0%(above 415.0 nm)and demonstrate excellent n/γdiscrimination capability.Transparency increased with increasing PMMA content across the entire visible light spectrum.However,the PSD performance gradually deteriorated when the aromatic matrix was replaced with PMMA.The scintillator containing 20.0 wt%PMMA demonstrated the best stability concerning PSD properties and relative light yields.展开更多
Microplastics(MPs)have garnered significant international scrutiny as an emerging environmental pollutant,constituting one of the four principal global environmental threats and posing potential health hazards to huma...Microplastics(MPs)have garnered significant international scrutiny as an emerging environmental pollutant,constituting one of the four principal global environmental threats and posing potential health hazards to humans.However,data on the impact of MPs on the early life of the commercially important fish remain limited.In this study,polystyrene microspheres(PS-MPs)(1 and 5μm)were used to investigate the effects of MPs on the growth,development,and metabolism in early life stages of large yellow croaker Pseudosciaena crocea.Results indicate that MPs were enriched in the gastrointestinal tract and gills of the fish.In addition,PS-MPs(1μm)exhibited no obvious effects on embryo hatching and heart rates,while increased the mortality rate(23.00%vs.control 14.99%)and decreased the body length(4098.61±447.03μm vs.control with 2827.04±254.75μm)of the larvae at the highest exposure concentration(5×104items/L).Metabolomics analysis revealed that PS-MPs(5μm)induced mild perturbations in phospholipid metabolism,specifically alterations in phosphatidylethanolamine(PE)levels.These changes influenced the cell membranes of juvenile fish,and consequently elicited inflammatory responses,disrupted lipid homeostasis,and affected other critical physiological processes.Ultimately,these effects may avoid the growth retardation and potential mortality.Therefore,PS-MPs could affect negatively the fish health in the early life stage,which has implications for aquatic ecosystems.展开更多
Compatibilization is crucial for the blending of immiscible polymers to develop high-performance composites;however,traditional compatibilization by copolymers(pre-made or in-situ generation)suffers from weak interfac...Compatibilization is crucial for the blending of immiscible polymers to develop high-performance composites;however,traditional compatibilization by copolymers(pre-made or in-situ generation)suffers from weak interface anchoring,and inorganic particles have gained extensive attention recently owing to their large interfacial desorption energy,while their low affinity to bulk components is a drawback.In this study,an interfacial atom transfer radical polymerization(ATRP)technique was employed to grow polystyrene(PS)and poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)(PHEMA)simultaneously on different hemispheres of Br-functionalized SiO2 nanoparticles to stabilize a Pickering emulsion,whereby a brush-type Janus nanoparticle(SiO2@JNP)was developed.The polymer brushes were well-characterized,and the Janus feature was validated by transmission electron microscope(TEM)observation of the sole hemisphere grafting of SiO2-PS as a control sample.SiO2@JNP was demonstrated to be an efficient compatibilizer for a PS/poly(methyl methacrylate)(PMMA)immiscible blend,and the droplet-matrix morphology was significantly refined.The mechanical strength and toughness of the blend were synchronously enhanced at a low content SiO2@JNP optimized~0.9 wt%,with the tensile strength,elongation at break and impact strength increased by 17.7%,26.6%and 19.6%,respectively.This enhancement may be attributed to the entanglements between the grafted polymer brushes and individual components that improve the particle-bulk phase affinity and enforce interfacial adhesion.展开更多
The removal of highly toxic arsenic(As)and antimony(Sb)contaminants in water by adsorption presents a great challenge worldwide.Conventional adsorbents exhibit insufficient efficacy for removing pentavalent oxyanions,...The removal of highly toxic arsenic(As)and antimony(Sb)contaminants in water by adsorption presents a great challenge worldwide.Conventional adsorbents exhibit insufficient efficacy for removing pentavalent oxyanions,As(Ⅴ)and Sb(Ⅴ),which are predominant compared with the trivalent species,As(Ⅲ)and Sb(Ⅲ),in surface waters.Here,we synthesized a novel composite adsorbent,amine-functionalized polystyrene resin loaded with nano TiO2(Am PSd-Ti).The mm-scale spheres showed outstanding adsorption capacities for As(Ⅲ),As(Ⅴ),Sb(Ⅲ),and Sb(Ⅴ)at 73.85,153.29,86.80,and 123.71 mg/g,respectively.Am PSd-Ti exhibited selective adsorption for As and Sb in the presence of Cl-,NO3-,SO42-,and F-.As and Sb were adsorbed by the nano-sized TiO2confined in the porous resin via forming innersphere complexes.The protonated amine groups enhanced the adsorption of As(Ⅴ)and Sb(Ⅴ)by electrostatic attraction and hydrogen bonding,which was confirmed by experimental results and molecular dynamics simulations.Fixed-bed column tests showed breakthrough curves with adsorption capacities of1.38 mg/g(6600 BV)and 6.65 mg/g(1260 BV)upon treating real As-contaminated groundwater and Sbcontaminated industrial wastewater.Our study highlights a feasible strategy by incorporating inorganic metal oxides into organic polymers to achieve highly efficient removal of As and Sb in real-world scenarios.展开更多
Nanoplastics exhibit greater environmental biotoxicity than microplastics and can be ingested by humans through major routes such as tap water,bottled water and other drinking water.Nanoplastics present a challenge fo...Nanoplastics exhibit greater environmental biotoxicity than microplastics and can be ingested by humans through major routes such as tap water,bottled water and other drinking water.Nanoplastics present a challenge for air flotation due to their minute particle size,negative surface potential,and similar density to water.This study employed dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride(DTAC)as a modifier to improve conventional air flotation,which significantly enhanced the removal of polystyrene nanoplastics(PSNPs).Conventional air flotation removed only 3.09%of PSNPs,while air flotation modified by dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride(DTAC-modified air flotation)increased the removal of PSNPs to 98.05%.The analysis of the DTAC-modified air flotation mechanism was conducted using a combination of instruments,including a zeta potential analyzer,contact angle meter,laser particle size meter,high definition camera,scanning electron microscope(SEM),energy dispersive spectrometer(EDS)and Fourier transform infrared spectrometer(FTIR).The results indicated that the incorporation of DTAC reversed the electrostatic repulsion between bubbles and PSNPs to electrostatic attraction,significantly enhancing the hydrophobic force in the system.This,in turn,improved the collision adhesion effect between bubbles and PSNPs.The experimental results indicated that even when the flotation time was reduced to 7min,the DTACmodified air flotation still achieved a high removal rate of 96.26%.Furthermore,changes in aeration,pH,and ionic strength did not significantly affect the performance of the modified air flotation for the removal of PSNPs.The removal rate of PSNPs in all three water bodies exceeded 95%.The DTAC-modified air flotation has excellent resistance to interference from complex conditions and shows great potential for practical application.展开更多
The process of disposing of expanded polystyrene (EPS) is by burning it in municipal incinerators. This process gives off EPS microplastics, which can find their way into water, food, blood, and major organ systems. Z...The process of disposing of expanded polystyrene (EPS) is by burning it in municipal incinerators. This process gives off EPS microplastics, which can find their way into water, food, blood, and major organ systems. Zophobas morio larvae are capable of consuming and breaking down EPS within their digestive tracts by minimizing the spread of microplastics. Studies of the consumption of EPS by Z. morio larvae are typically conducted under white or no visible light treatments. This study tested whether the color of visible light influenced the consumption rate of EPS by Z. morio larvae. If Z. morio larvae consume EPS under visible light, then visible light will influence the amount of EPS consumed. If results suggest that the consumption rate is influenced by visible light colors, then Z. morio larvae could be a solution for recycling EPS. This study’s procedure placed Z. morio larvae into 25 jars under one of six visible light treatments of red, yellow, green, blue, white, and no visible light. Each jar contained a pre-weighed block of EPS and six Z. morio larvae. After two weeks, the Z. morio larvae were removed from the jars, and the difference between each pre-weighed EPS block and the weight of the same partially consumed block was recorded in three trials. The data indicates that green and blue visible light treatments resulted in the greatest amount of EPS consumed by Z. morio larvae while the red and yellow had the least amount of EPS consumed by the Z. morio larvae. In conclusion, results indicate that green and blue visible light, compared to the no visible light treatment, could be used to influence the Z. morio larvae to consume more EPS. Green and blue visible light and Z. morio larvae could make the recycling process of EPS more environmentally friendly when used in households or by local environmental organizations.展开更多
Chloromethylation of polystyrene (PS) with two different chloromethylating systems methylalhionyl chloride and paraformaldehyderimethylchlorosilane was studied. Soluble chloromethylated polystyrene with a degree of ...Chloromethylation of polystyrene (PS) with two different chloromethylating systems methylalhionyl chloride and paraformaldehyderimethylchlorosilane was studied. Soluble chloromethylated polystyrene with a degree of substitution of 89% was obtained. The Conant-Finkelstein reaction on the chloromethylated PS afforded soluble iodomethylated polystyrene with a degree of substitution as high as 96%. The reaction conditions of Minisci were employed to radically pyridinate PS via its iodomethylated derivative. Polyelectrolytes were formed which could be converted to normal polymers by treatment with a 20% aqueous solution of NaOH.展开更多
Luminescent polystyrene microspheres were easily fabricated from poly(styrene-co-methacrylic acid)and aqueous RE(III) chloride solution(RE=Eu, Tb) in the presence of 2,20-bipyridine as second ligand. The negative char...Luminescent polystyrene microspheres were easily fabricated from poly(styrene-co-methacrylic acid)and aqueous RE(III) chloride solution(RE=Eu, Tb) in the presence of 2,20-bipyridine as second ligand. The negative charges of carboxyl groups on the surface of microspheres coordinated with rare earth ions at first, such as complexes covalently linked to 2,20-bipyridine, resulting in strong photoluminescence. Various methods, including transmission electron microscope(TEM), scanning electron microscope(SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR), and fluorescence spectrophotometer, were used to characterize the resultant polystyrene composite microspheres. This work highlights the idea that it is facile to synthesis luminescent microspheres by surface-modified method directly.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82073520).
摘要The issue of microplastic(MPs)pollution has received increased attention in recent years.Studies have indicated that inhalation of microplastics may result in the cardiovascular harm.However,the specific mechanism remains to be elucidated.In this study,5μm polystyrene microplastics(PS-MPs)were employed to construct in vivo and in vitro exposure models to investigate the potential mechanisms of microplastic-induced cardiac fibrosis.In vivo model of respiratory exposure to MPs,echocardiography observed a decrease in systolic-diastolic function of the mouse heart,and myocardial tissue showed significant mitochondrial morphological abnormalities and myocardial fibrosis.In vitro models also revealed upregulation of fibrosis indicators in human cardiomyocytes AC16 cells.Transcriptome and RT-qPCR assay exposed that ferroptosis-related pathways were significantly gath-ered in the MPs group,with decreased expression of ferroptosis related genes SLC7A11 and GPX4.Liproxstatin-1(Lip-1),a ferroptosis inhibitor,significantly ameliorated MPs-induced cardiomyocyte fibrosis and ferroptosis.We further demonstrated that inhibition of hypoxia-inducible factor?(HIF-?)and oxidative stress ameliorated PS-MPs-induced cardiomyocyte ferroptosis,and thus upregulation of the HIF pathway and oxidative stress may be the upstream mechanism of MPs-induced ferroptosis in myocardial fibrosis.Above all,our study demonstrated that MPs exposure resulted in cardiac fibrosis via the HIF-ROS-SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling pathway.
基金supported by the Program for Youth Innovation in Future Medicine, Chongqing Medical University (No. W0039)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 82201858)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission (No. KJQN202300418)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing Municipality (Nos. CSTB2024NSCQ-MSX0484 and CSTB2023NSCQ-BHX0079)
摘要The extensive utilization of plastics has heightened concerns regarding microplastics exposure.However,the effects of polystyrene microplastics(PS-MPs)on early pregnancy remain inadequately investigated.This study aimed to examine the impact of PS-MPs on decidualization and embryo implantation in female mice,as well as the reproductive function of their offspring following maternal exposure to PS-MPs.We investigated the harmful effects of different PS-MPs sizes on mouse endometrial stromal cells(mESCs)during in vitro decidualization.Pregnant mice were orally given various concentrations of PS-MPs to examine their impact on decidualization.We evaluated oxidative stress and inflammation markers to understand their roles in abnormal decidualization.Additionally,we assessed potential reproductive health impacts on female offspring.Our findings indicated that 5μm PS-MPs effectively penetrated mESCs and significantly disrupted decidualization compared to smaller or larger particles.Pregnant mice that were exposed to 5μm PS-MPs at a dose of 1000 mg/(kg・day)exhibited substantial reductions in the decidual area and downregulation of decidualization markers such as BMP2.Inflammatory cytokines increased significantly in mESCs following 5μm PS-MPs exposure,and the elevated malondialdehyde levels in uterine tissue were mitigated by antioxidant treatment.Moreover,offspring exhibited decreased uterine wet weight,uterine organ coefficients,decidual areas,and expression of BMP2 due to maternal exposure to PS-MPs.These results highlighted the detrimental effects of PS-MPs on maternal decidualization and embryo implantation,suggesting a link to oxidative stress and inflammation,and maternal exposure to PS-MPs during pregnancy impaired reproductive function in offspring females.
基金supported by the Innovation Project of Guangxi Graduate Education(No.YCBZ2024011)。
摘要Polystyrene microplastics(PMs)are pervasive aquatic contaminants,yet the molecular mechanisms driving their ecotoxicity,particularly intestinal inflammation,remain poorly elucidated.Here,we investigated the effects of environmentally relevant PMs concentrations(1.0μm;0,25,and 250μg/L)in zebrafish(Danio rerio).Multiorgan screening identified the intestine as the primary site of inflammation,where PMs were confirmed to accumulate.Exposure of 4 weeks induced significant histopathological damage(2.2-2.7-fold increase in histological scores)and elevated key pro-inflammatory cytokines,including tumor necrosis factor-α(increased by251.0%)and interleukin-2(increased by 81.7%)at 250μg/L.Mechanistic investigation using transcriptomics and qPCR revealed the activation of the interferon-gamma(INFy)-signal transducer and activator of transcription 1(ST AT1)pathway.This activation resulted in the significant upregulation of downstream chemokine genes,notably cxcl11.1(>2.2-fold).This signaling cascade subsequently promoted T-cell infiltration into the intestine,as confirmed by immunofluorescence(1.8-1.9-fold increase in cluster of differentiation 3ε(CD3ε)intensity) and Western blot(2.2-2.3-fold increase in CD3εprotein).Our findings demonstrate that PMs disrupt intestinal homeostasis by triggering an INFγ-STAT1-CXCL11 signaling axis,which heightens C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 11(CXCL11)expression to drive T-cell recruitment and amplify the inflammatory cascade.This study provides novel molecular insights into PMs-induced immunotoxicity in fish,elucidating a specific pathway of intestinal disruption and highlighting the ecological risks of microplastic pollution.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22368014)Guizhou Provincial S&T Project(Grant No.ZK[2022]011).
摘要1 Background and current research progress Since the 1950s,petroleum-derived plastics have emerged and played irreplaceable roles in ameliorating everyday life,driven by extensive applications in food packaging,building materials,and electronic devices.In 2019,plastics in output reached 460 million tonnes per year,and it is expected to outstrip 1.014 billion tonnes by 2060[1].
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2022YFA0806600,2022YFC3400700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22277093)the Key Research and Development Project of Hubei Province(No.2023BCB094)。
摘要Microplastics(MPs),which originate from plastic degradation,are becoming a significant environmental pollutant,and their prevalence is increasing rapidly.Humans can ingest MPs through various pathways and their presence has been detected in multiple human organs,raising concerns about the potential toxic effects associated with plastic consumption.Epigenetic modifications of nucleic acids play crucial roles in various biological processes,including gene expression and tumorigenesis.Previous studies have demonstrated that exposure to certain environmental pollutants can influence disease pathogenesis by affecting epigenetic factors,including modifications of nucleic acids.However,the impact of MPs on epigenetic modifications of nucleic acids remains largely unexplored.In this study,we systematically investigated the alterations in epigenetic modifications of DNA and RNA following exposure to polystyrene microplastics(PS-MPs).We utilized liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(LCMS/MS)to simultaneously analyze two DNA epigenetic modifications of 5-methylcytosine(5m C)and 5-hydroxymethylcytosine(5hm C),along with twenty RNA epigenetic modifications from small RNA and nine epigenetic modifications from m RNA.We measured changes in the levels of DNA and RNA modifications across six tissues(heart,liver,spleen,lung,kidney,and intestine)in mice after PS-MPs exposure.The results indicated that exposure to PS-MPs significantly altered the landscape of epigenetic modifications in nucleic acids.Furthermore,we observed tissue-specific effects,suggesting that different organs respond uniquely to PS-MPs exposure.Additionally,the correlation patterns between DNA and RNA modifications changed following PS-MPs exposure.These findings provide valuable insights suggesting that PS-MPs exposure may alter the patterns of epigenetic modifications in nucleic acids,potentially leading to adverse health effects.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22176025 and 22136007)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFC3701404)。
摘要The synergistic effects of microplastics(MPs)and co-existing pollutants,particularly their impact on aquatic organisms,is an emerging concern.The influence of MPs on the bioconcentration and biotransformation of organophosphate flame retardants(OPFRs)in organisms remains poorly understood.This study investigated the impact of polystyrene microplastics(PS-MPs)on the bioconcentration and metabolism of 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate(EHDPHP),a specific OPFR,in common carp.Results indicated that the adsorption kinetics of PSMPs on EHDPHP conformed to the pseudo-second-order kinetic model(R2>0.961),indicating a high adsorption capacity.Both the linear model(R2=0.995)and Freundlich model(R2=0.996)described effectively the adsorption isotherms.Compared with EHDPHP exposure alone,the presence of PS-MPs potentially reduced the bioconcentration of EHDPHP in fish tissues without significantly altering its distribution.Notably,the bioconcentration factors(BCFs)and half-life(t1/2)of EHDPHP were elevated in fish.Furthermore,14 metabolites,primarily formed through hydroxylation metabolism,were identified,suggesting that PS-MPs may amplify EHDPHP's hydroxylation process.These results offer critical insights into the environmental behavior and risk assessments of MPs and OPFRs,underscoring the need for comprehensive ecological studies in this area.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22476168,U22A20617,22306190)the Provincial Special Project for the Construction of Innovation Demonstration Zone of Chenzhou National Sustainable Development Agenda(No.2023sfq68)the Aid Program for Science and Technology Innovative Research Team in Higher Educational Institutions of Hunan Province.
摘要Microplastics(MPs)and perfluorooctanoic acid(PFOA)are common emerging environmental contaminants in aquatic environments,and their ecological risks have become a research focus.Although they coexist widely in aquatic environments,the combined toxicity of polystyrene microplastics(PS-MPs)and PFOA to aquatic organisms remains unclear.This study investigated the individual and combined toxicity of PS-MPs and PFOA to zebrafish after 28 days of exposure.The results showed that ingestion of PS-MPs and PFOA induced intestinal and liver tissue damage,alterations in oxidative stress,and lipid index in zebrafish.The breakdown of the intestinal barrier will further lead to the increase of lipopolysaccharide in the blood.Notably,combined exposure to PS-MPs and PFOA exerted greater adverse effects than exposure to each contaminant individually.Additionally,exposure to PS-MPs and PFOA significantly disrupted the homeostasis of the intestinal microbiota,and the relative abundances of Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria significantly increased.Transcriptomic analysis further revealed that exposure to PS-MPs and PFOA would lead to the upregulation of genes related to lipid metabolism in zebrafish and alterations in pathways such as glycerolipid metabolism,fat digestion and absorption,and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor signaling.In conclusion,this study demonstrates that combined exposure to PS-MPs and PFOA exacerbates liver and intestinal damage in zebrafish,disrupts lipid homeostasis,and may contribute to the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.This study has enhanced our understanding of the environmental health risks from the coexistence of MPs and PFOA,and has reference value for formulating complex pollution control standards.
摘要Polystyrene,a widely used yet chemically inert plastic,poses major recycling challenges due to its low degradability and global recovery rate below 1%,calling for innovative upcycling strategies under mild conditions.Herein,we report a dual-functional ionic liquid catalyst,[BSPy][OTf]-Fe(OTf)3,that enables room-temperature photooxidative upcycling of PS into benzoic acid with a yield of 76.43%in 24 h under an oxygen atmosphere.This catalytic performance is substantially higher than that of control systems using individual components or their physical mixture,indicating a strong synergistic effect.Mechanistic investigations revealed that Fe3+in the ionic liquid initiates chain scission via a single-electron transfer process,generating oxidized intermediates.These intermediates are subsequently converted to benzoic acid through singlet oxygen,as supported by kinetic isotope effect studies and density functional theory calculations.The generation of singlet oxygen is facilitated by the ionic liquid catalyst,as confirmed by ultraviolet-visible and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy.The approach is applicable to post-consumer Polystyrene products,with benzoic acid yields ranging from 56.01%to 74.57%.This study establishes a mechanistically guided strategy for low-energy,selective upcycling of PS,offering a viable alternative to conventional high-temperature or harsh-oxidant approaches.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52073083)。
摘要A hierarchical porous polystyrene microsphere(HPPM)that simultaneously possesses micro-,meso-,and macropores was fabricated by two-step seed swelling and hyper-crosslinking method,respectively,based on the polystyrene(PS)microspheres prepared by dispersion polymerization using a shaker.Subsequently,Au NPs were in-situ loaded onto the sulphonated HPPM via a thermal reduction reaction to prepare the hierarchical porous polystyrene microsphere-supported Au NPs(Au@sHPPM)composite catalyst.SEM and particle size test results show that the microspheres exhibit excellent monodispersity.The specific surface area reaches 529.21 m2·g-1when the ratio of St/DVB is 0.6:2.0,and further increases to 644.14 m2·g-1after hyper-crosslinking.The XRD and XPS analysis results indicate that HAuCl4is reduced to Au NPs.In the reduction reaction of 4-nitrophenol with sodium borohydride(NaBH4),Au@sHPPM composite catalyst demonstrates excellent catalytic performance,with a conversion rate of up to 96.76%within 15 minutes.Furthermore,it also demonstrates outstanding catalytic performance for organic dyes such as Congo red,Rhodamine B and Malachite green,indicating that the Au@sHPPM composite catalyst has good stability and reusability.
基金Universidad Panamericana for the financial support provided through the Fondo Fomento a la Investigación UP(Grant No.UP-CI-2024-GDL-07-ING),which supported the research and development contributing to this study。
摘要This work presents the application of a pseudo-elastic model to address the uniaxial compressive stress-strain behavior of expanded polystyrene foams.The model combines an Ogden-based hyperfoam formulation for the loading path of experimental testing with a damage-dependent approach for the unloading.The loading during compression is described using a simplified hyperfoam strain-energy function that effectively captures the nonlinear response of compressible polymer foams.For the unloading path,the model incorporates a scalar damage parameter controlled by three key variables:maximum damage,a damage evolution rate,and a transition parameter.Experimental validation confirms the model's accuracy in predicting the mechanical response of polystyrene foams,including inelastic phenomena.This precision is supported by coefficient of determination R2 values close to unity when comparing the model's predictions with experimental data.Thus,the proposed model provides a practical tool for analyzing the compressive stress response in polystyrene foams.
基金supported by the Institute for Basic Science (IBS-R022-D1)Global Learning&Academic Research Institution for Master’s/Ph D students and Post-Doc Program of the National Research Foundation of Korea Grant funded by the Ministry of Education (RS-2023-00301938)+1 种基金National Research Foundation of Korea Grant funded by the Korean government (RS-2024-00406152,MSIT)Additional financial support was provided by the 2024 Post-Doc Development Program of Pusan National University,Korea Medical Institute,and KREONET。
摘要Polystyrene nanoparticles pose significant toxicological risks to aquatic ecosystems,yet their impact on zebrafish(Danio rerio)embryonic development,particularly erythropoiesis,remains underexplored.This study used single-cell RNA sequencing to comprehensively evaluate the effects of polystyrene nanoparticle exposure on erythropoiesis in zebrafish embryos.In vivo validation experiments corroborated the transcriptomic findings,revealing that polystyrene nanoparticle exposure disrupted erythrocyte differentiation,as evidenced by the decrease in mature erythrocytes and concomitant increase in immature erythrocytes.Additionally,impaired heme synthesis further contributed to the diminished erythrocyte population.These findings underscore the toxic effects of polystyrene nanoparticles on hematopoietic processes,highlighting their potential to compromise organismal health in aquatic environments.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22308006 and 22278001)the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Provincial Education Department(KJ2021A0407).
摘要Polystyrene(PS)waste was depolymerized using a low-temperature pyrolysis treatment(LTPT)to increase its caking index.The mechanism of caking index modification was revealed by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,thermogravimetric(TG)analysis,pyrolysis-gas chromatography with mass spectrometric detection,and solid-state13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.The crucible coal-blending coking tests were carried out using an industrial coal mixture and the treated-PS with the highest caking index(PS300)or raw PS.Some properties of the resultant cokes were also analyzed.It was demonstrated that the caking index of PS dramatically increased by LTPT;however,exceeding 300℃ did not yield any benefit.The caking index increased due to the formation of the caking components,whose molecules are medium in size,caused by LTPT.Additionally,the coke reactivity index of the coke obtained from the mixture containing PS300 decreased by 5.1%relative to that of the coke made from the mixture with PS and the coke strength after reaction index of the former increased by 7.3% compared with that of the latter,suggesting that the ratio of depolymerized PS used for coal-blending coking could increase relative to that of PS.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12027813)the fund of National Innovation Center of Radiation Application of China(Nos.KFZC2020020501,KFZC2021010101).
摘要Polymethyl methacrylate(PMMA)is an optically transparent thermoplastic with favorable processing conditions.In this study,a series of plastic scintillators are prepared via thermal polymerization,and the impact of PMMA content on their transparency and pulse shape discrimination(PSD)ability is investigated.The fabricated samples,comprising a polystyrene(PS)-PMMA matrix,30.0 wt%2,5-diphenyloxazole(PPO),and 0.2 wt%9,10-diphenylanthracene(DPA),exhibit high transparency with transmissivity ranging from 70.0 to 90.0%(above 415.0 nm)and demonstrate excellent n/γdiscrimination capability.Transparency increased with increasing PMMA content across the entire visible light spectrum.However,the PSD performance gradually deteriorated when the aromatic matrix was replaced with PMMA.The scintillator containing 20.0 wt%PMMA demonstrated the best stability concerning PSD properties and relative light yields.
基金Supported by the Pioneer and Leading Goose R&D Program of Zhejiang(No.2023C03130)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2019YFD0901101)+4 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42076169)the Oceanic Interdisciplinary Program of Shanghai Jiao Tong University(Nos.SL2022ZD203,SL2022MS012)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Founds for Distinguished Young Scientists(No.LR21D060001)the State Key Laboratory of Satellite Ocean Environment Dynamics(No.SOEDZZ1902)the ChinaAPEC Cooperation Fund(No.2029901)。
摘要Microplastics(MPs)have garnered significant international scrutiny as an emerging environmental pollutant,constituting one of the four principal global environmental threats and posing potential health hazards to humans.However,data on the impact of MPs on the early life of the commercially important fish remain limited.In this study,polystyrene microspheres(PS-MPs)(1 and 5μm)were used to investigate the effects of MPs on the growth,development,and metabolism in early life stages of large yellow croaker Pseudosciaena crocea.Results indicate that MPs were enriched in the gastrointestinal tract and gills of the fish.In addition,PS-MPs(1μm)exhibited no obvious effects on embryo hatching and heart rates,while increased the mortality rate(23.00%vs.control 14.99%)and decreased the body length(4098.61±447.03μm vs.control with 2827.04±254.75μm)of the larvae at the highest exposure concentration(5×104items/L).Metabolomics analysis revealed that PS-MPs(5μm)induced mild perturbations in phospholipid metabolism,specifically alterations in phosphatidylethanolamine(PE)levels.These changes influenced the cell membranes of juvenile fish,and consequently elicited inflammatory responses,disrupted lipid homeostasis,and affected other critical physiological processes.Ultimately,these effects may avoid the growth retardation and potential mortality.Therefore,PS-MPs could affect negatively the fish health in the early life stage,which has implications for aquatic ecosystems.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22172028,21903015,and 22403017)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(No.2022J05041)。
摘要Compatibilization is crucial for the blending of immiscible polymers to develop high-performance composites;however,traditional compatibilization by copolymers(pre-made or in-situ generation)suffers from weak interface anchoring,and inorganic particles have gained extensive attention recently owing to their large interfacial desorption energy,while their low affinity to bulk components is a drawback.In this study,an interfacial atom transfer radical polymerization(ATRP)technique was employed to grow polystyrene(PS)and poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)(PHEMA)simultaneously on different hemispheres of Br-functionalized SiO2 nanoparticles to stabilize a Pickering emulsion,whereby a brush-type Janus nanoparticle(SiO2@JNP)was developed.The polymer brushes were well-characterized,and the Janus feature was validated by transmission electron microscope(TEM)observation of the sole hemisphere grafting of SiO2-PS as a control sample.SiO2@JNP was demonstrated to be an efficient compatibilizer for a PS/poly(methyl methacrylate)(PMMA)immiscible blend,and the droplet-matrix morphology was significantly refined.The mechanical strength and toughness of the blend were synchronously enhanced at a low content SiO2@JNP optimized~0.9 wt%,with the tensile strength,elongation at break and impact strength increased by 17.7%,26.6%and 19.6%,respectively.This enhancement may be attributed to the entanglements between the grafted polymer brushes and individual components that improve the particle-bulk phase affinity and enforce interfacial adhesion.
基金financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42230706)the Outstanding Youth Science Fund(Overseas)of Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.2022HWYQ-015)+1 种基金the Taishan Scholars Project Special Fund(No.tsqn202211039)Qilu Youth Talent Program of Shandong University(No.61440082163171)。
摘要The removal of highly toxic arsenic(As)and antimony(Sb)contaminants in water by adsorption presents a great challenge worldwide.Conventional adsorbents exhibit insufficient efficacy for removing pentavalent oxyanions,As(Ⅴ)and Sb(Ⅴ),which are predominant compared with the trivalent species,As(Ⅲ)and Sb(Ⅲ),in surface waters.Here,we synthesized a novel composite adsorbent,amine-functionalized polystyrene resin loaded with nano TiO2(Am PSd-Ti).The mm-scale spheres showed outstanding adsorption capacities for As(Ⅲ),As(Ⅴ),Sb(Ⅲ),and Sb(Ⅴ)at 73.85,153.29,86.80,and 123.71 mg/g,respectively.Am PSd-Ti exhibited selective adsorption for As and Sb in the presence of Cl-,NO3-,SO42-,and F-.As and Sb were adsorbed by the nano-sized TiO2confined in the porous resin via forming innersphere complexes.The protonated amine groups enhanced the adsorption of As(Ⅴ)and Sb(Ⅴ)by electrostatic attraction and hydrogen bonding,which was confirmed by experimental results and molecular dynamics simulations.Fixed-bed column tests showed breakthrough curves with adsorption capacities of1.38 mg/g(6600 BV)and 6.65 mg/g(1260 BV)upon treating real As-contaminated groundwater and Sbcontaminated industrial wastewater.Our study highlights a feasible strategy by incorporating inorganic metal oxides into organic polymers to achieve highly efficient removal of As and Sb in real-world scenarios.
基金supported by Science&Technology Department of Sichuan Province(No.2023YFS0389)Chengdu Technology Innovation Research and Development Project of Chengdu Science and Technology Bureau(No.2022-YF05-00307-SN).
摘要Nanoplastics exhibit greater environmental biotoxicity than microplastics and can be ingested by humans through major routes such as tap water,bottled water and other drinking water.Nanoplastics present a challenge for air flotation due to their minute particle size,negative surface potential,and similar density to water.This study employed dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride(DTAC)as a modifier to improve conventional air flotation,which significantly enhanced the removal of polystyrene nanoplastics(PSNPs).Conventional air flotation removed only 3.09%of PSNPs,while air flotation modified by dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride(DTAC-modified air flotation)increased the removal of PSNPs to 98.05%.The analysis of the DTAC-modified air flotation mechanism was conducted using a combination of instruments,including a zeta potential analyzer,contact angle meter,laser particle size meter,high definition camera,scanning electron microscope(SEM),energy dispersive spectrometer(EDS)and Fourier transform infrared spectrometer(FTIR).The results indicated that the incorporation of DTAC reversed the electrostatic repulsion between bubbles and PSNPs to electrostatic attraction,significantly enhancing the hydrophobic force in the system.This,in turn,improved the collision adhesion effect between bubbles and PSNPs.The experimental results indicated that even when the flotation time was reduced to 7min,the DTACmodified air flotation still achieved a high removal rate of 96.26%.Furthermore,changes in aeration,pH,and ionic strength did not significantly affect the performance of the modified air flotation for the removal of PSNPs.The removal rate of PSNPs in all three water bodies exceeded 95%.The DTAC-modified air flotation has excellent resistance to interference from complex conditions and shows great potential for practical application.
摘要The process of disposing of expanded polystyrene (EPS) is by burning it in municipal incinerators. This process gives off EPS microplastics, which can find their way into water, food, blood, and major organ systems. Zophobas morio larvae are capable of consuming and breaking down EPS within their digestive tracts by minimizing the spread of microplastics. Studies of the consumption of EPS by Z. morio larvae are typically conducted under white or no visible light treatments. This study tested whether the color of visible light influenced the consumption rate of EPS by Z. morio larvae. If Z. morio larvae consume EPS under visible light, then visible light will influence the amount of EPS consumed. If results suggest that the consumption rate is influenced by visible light colors, then Z. morio larvae could be a solution for recycling EPS. This study’s procedure placed Z. morio larvae into 25 jars under one of six visible light treatments of red, yellow, green, blue, white, and no visible light. Each jar contained a pre-weighed block of EPS and six Z. morio larvae. After two weeks, the Z. morio larvae were removed from the jars, and the difference between each pre-weighed EPS block and the weight of the same partially consumed block was recorded in three trials. The data indicates that green and blue visible light treatments resulted in the greatest amount of EPS consumed by Z. morio larvae while the red and yellow had the least amount of EPS consumed by the Z. morio larvae. In conclusion, results indicate that green and blue visible light, compared to the no visible light treatment, could be used to influence the Z. morio larvae to consume more EPS. Green and blue visible light and Z. morio larvae could make the recycling process of EPS more environmentally friendly when used in households or by local environmental organizations.
摘要Chloromethylation of polystyrene (PS) with two different chloromethylating systems methylalhionyl chloride and paraformaldehyderimethylchlorosilane was studied. Soluble chloromethylated polystyrene with a degree of substitution of 89% was obtained. The Conant-Finkelstein reaction on the chloromethylated PS afforded soluble iodomethylated polystyrene with a degree of substitution as high as 96%. The reaction conditions of Minisci were employed to radically pyridinate PS via its iodomethylated derivative. Polyelectrolytes were formed which could be converted to normal polymers by treatment with a 20% aqueous solution of NaOH.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Fundation of China (No.50873085)
摘要Luminescent polystyrene microspheres were easily fabricated from poly(styrene-co-methacrylic acid)and aqueous RE(III) chloride solution(RE=Eu, Tb) in the presence of 2,20-bipyridine as second ligand. The negative charges of carboxyl groups on the surface of microspheres coordinated with rare earth ions at first, such as complexes covalently linked to 2,20-bipyridine, resulting in strong photoluminescence. Various methods, including transmission electron microscope(TEM), scanning electron microscope(SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR), and fluorescence spectrophotometer, were used to characterize the resultant polystyrene composite microspheres. This work highlights the idea that it is facile to synthesis luminescent microspheres by surface-modified method directly.