Gaussian Boson Sampling with Pseudo-Photon-Number-Resolving Detectors and Quantum Computational Advantage.

We report new Gaussian boson sampling experiments with pseudo-photon-number-resolving detection, which register up to 255 photon-click events. We consider partial photon distinguishability and develop a more complete model for the characterization of the noisy Gaussian boson sampling. In the quantum computational advantage regime, we use Bayesian tests and correlation function analysis to validate the samples against all current classical spoofing mockups.

PBT assessment of chemicals detected in effluent of wastewater treatment plants by suspected screening analysis.

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are the major sources of contaminants discharged into downstream water bodies. Profiling the contaminants in effluent of WWTPs is crucial to assess the potential eco-risks toward downstream organisms. To this end, this study investigated the contaminants in effluent of 10 WWTPs locating in 10 cities of Yangtze River delta region of China by suspected screening analysis.

Solving Graph Problems Using Gaussian Boson Sampling.

Gaussian boson sampling (GBS) is not only a feasible protocol for demonstrating quantum computational advantage, but also mathematically associated with certain graph-related and quantum chemistry problems. In particular, it is proposed that the generated samples from the GBS could be harnessed to enhance the classical stochastic algorithms in searching some graph features. Here, we use Jiǔzhāng, a noisy intermediate-scale quantum computer, to solve graph problems.

Revealing specific transformation pattern of sulfonamides during wastewater biological treatment processes by molecular networking nontarget screening.

Biotransformation of emerging contaminants (ECs) is of importance in various natural and engineered systems to eliminate the adverse effects of ECs toward organisms. In wastewater, structurally similar ECs may transform through similar reactions triggered by common enzymes. However, the transformation pattern for them was scarcely studied.

Exposure to Acrylamide in the Sixth Total Diet Study - China, 2016-2019.

What Is Already Known About This Topic?: Acrylamide (AA) is toxic and potentially carcinogenic and could be formed during the cooking process. It is understood that almost all foods cooked at high temperature contain AA, especially fried foods. The exposure of AA in food threatens human health.

[Determination of four antipyretic and analgesic drugs in water by solid-phase extraction coupled ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry].

The widespread use of pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs), including antipyretic and analgesic drugs, in the last two decades had led to the existence of PPCP residues in the environment, thus raising concerns about their pseudo-persistent nature and potential threat to human health. Generally, most of the detected contaminants are present at low levels (ranging from ng/L to μg/L) in environmental water. Therefore, advanced analytical methodologies are crucial to monitor the occurrence and distribution of antipyretic and analgesic drugs in environmental water.

[Simultaneous determination of 13 antibiotics in disinfection products by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry].

Obejective: To develop a method for the determination of 13 antibiotics in 8 classes for desinfection products by ulta-high perfomance chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS).

Methods: Samples were extracted by methanol or acetonitrile. The target compouds were separated on a Waters HSS T3 column(100 mm×2.

[Determination of 1, 4-dioxane in aerosol cosmetic by new isotope dilution-headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry].

Objective: To develop a simple, fast and sensitive analytical method based on isotope dilution-headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for the determination of 1, 4-dioxane residue in the aerosol cosmetics.

Methods: Sample was successive weighed and dissolved in 1, 3-dimehyl-2-imidazolidinone(DMI)solvent and isotope internal standard was added. Then transfered to a 20 mL headspace vial.

[Rapid screening and identification of food poisonings by ultra high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-time of flight mass spectrometry].

A method was developed for the screening and detection of food poisonings by ultra high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-time of flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-TOF MS). After extracted by acetonitrile and cleaned-up by QuEChERS, the extract was separated on a Waters Acquity UPLC BEH C18 column (100 mm×2.1 mm, 1.

[Rapid determination of 8 urinary carbamate pesticides by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry].

Objective: To establish a method for simultaneously determining the urinary concentrations of 8 carbamate pesticides.

Methods: After being purified by acetonitrile precipitation, urine samples were transferred to a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry system, and the concentrations of 8 carbamate pesticides were determined by external standard method. A C18 column was used for ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography; methanol/ammonium acetate solution was used as the mobile phase for gradient elution; the mass spectrometer was operated in a multi-reaction monitoring mode.

Plastidial Disproportionating Enzyme Participates in Starch Synthesis in Rice Endosperm by Transferring Maltooligosyl Groups from Amylose and Amylopectin to Amylopectin.

Plastidial disproportionating enzyme1 (DPE1), an α-1,4-d-glucanotransferase, has been thought to be involved in storage starch synthesis in cereal crops. However, the precise function of DPE1 remains to be established. We present here the functional identification of DPE1 in storage starch synthesis in rice (Oryza sativa) by endosperm-specific gene overexpression and suppression.

[Simultaneous determination of 20 illegally added anti-diabetic chemical components in hypoglycemic and weight-reducing health foods by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry].

A rapid method for the simultaneous screening and detection of 20 illegally added anti-diabetic chemical components in hypoglycemic and weight-reducing health foods was developed by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). After extracted by methanol, the sample was separated on a Poroshell 120 EC C18 column (100 mm x 2.1 mm, 2.

Anti-fatigue and vasoprotective effects of quercetin-3-O-gentiobiose on oxidative stress and vascular endothelial dysfunction induced by endurance swimming in rats.

Chronic fatigue accumulation increases the incidence of cardiovascular disease while the treatment of antioxidants could prevent this development. We have previously shown that quercetin-3-O-gentiobiose (QG), a flavonoid isolated from tonic herb Okra, possesses anti-oxidative properties. In the present study, the protective effects of QG were evaluated in a rat model of load-induced endurance swimming.

[Determination of 34 pesticide residues in rice, proso millet and wheat with QuEChERS-on line gel permeation chromatography-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry].

A method for the simultaneous determination of 34 pesticides in rice, proso millet and wheat by QuEChERS coupled with on line gel permeation chromatography-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GPC-GC-MS) was developed. The effects of the sample weight, extraction solvent, sorbent for purification were investigated. The matrix effect and the usefulness of analyte protectant were also studied.

Barium chloride impaired Kir2.1 inward rectification in its stably transfected HEK 293 cell lines.

Kir2.1 channel is a typical inward rectified channel with little outward currents when the membrane depolarized. Barium blocks the inward Kir2.

[Determination of urinary 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine, trans, trans-muconic acid, and S-phenylmercapturic acid by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry].

Objective: To establish a method for simultaneously determining the urinary concentrations of 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), trans, trans-muconic acid (tt-MA), and S-phenylmercapturic acid (S-PMA) in subjects exposed to benzene.

Methods: After being purified by a solid-phase extraction column, the urine samples were transferred to a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry system, and the concentrations of 8-OHdG, tt-MA, and S-PMA were determined by external standard method. A C18 reversed-phase column was used as the chromatographic column, and methanol/acidic ammonium formate solution was used as the mobile phase for gradient elution.

[Simultaneous determination of 23 sedative drugs in health foods by high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry].

An analytical method using HPLC-MS/MS was developed for qualitative and quantitative analysis of 23 sedative drugs in health foods. The method was based on the sonication-assisted extraction of the health food samples using 10 mL methanol. The extract was then isolated by centrifugation and the supernatant was separated on an Agilent Eclipse Plus C, column with gradient elution at a flow rate of 300 microL/min.

[Rapid simultaneous screening and detection of ten anticoagulant rodenticides in foods by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry].

A rapid method for the simultaneous screening and detection of ten anticoagulant rodenticides in foods was developed by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). After the extraction by acetonitrile and clean-up by QuEChERS, the extract was separated on a Poroshell 120 EC-C18 column (100 mm x 2.1 mm, 2.

[Simultaneous determination of 6 pesticides in drinking water by high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry with solid phase extraction].

Objective: To develop an analytical method for simultaneous determination of 6 pesticides, namely bentazone, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid,carbofuran, carbaryl, atrazine and pentachlorophenol, in drinking water by high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, and thereby to provide a reference to revise the Health Standards for Drinking Water (GB/T 5750-2006). Meanwhile, to evaluate the content of the above 6 pesticides in the drinking water samples supplied by 12 centralized water plants in Jiangsu province.

Methods: The 10 ml water sample was acidized by hydrochloric acid to pH ≤ 2, and then concentrated by solid phase extraction cartridge and eluted with acetone.

Analysis and comparison of the active components and antioxidant activities of extracts from Abelmoschus esculentus L.

Background: Abelmoschus esculentus L. is a healthy vegetable belonging to the family Malvaceae. This article reports the contents of total phenolics (TP) and total flavonoids (TF) in 80% methanol extracts of the flower (FL), fruit (FR), leaf (L), and seed (S) of A.

[Determination of common antibiotics and metronidazole in cosmetics by ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry].

A method for the analysis of common antibiotics and metronidazole in cosmetics was developed by ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/ MS). One gram of each cosmetic sample was extracted by methanol-water containing 0.1 mol/L formic acid (1:1, v/v).