Pub Date : 2024-10-20DOI: 10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100132
Isopthalamide based probe DPI has been synthesized by an easy two-step substitution reaction. Unique fluorescence properties of probe DPI were exploited for sensing of CNˉ and chloroform. Various spectroscopic techniques such as NMR, LC-MS, SEM, DLS, UV-Vis. and fluorescence spectroscopy in combination with DFT studies were used to confirm efficient detection of CN‾ through a non-covalent interaction of cyanide with probe. Furthermore, probe showed fluorescence emission at 360 nm which shifted significantly to 415 nm upon addition of water exhibiting unique AIE characteristics and formation of desired J-aggregates. Mechanistically, CN‾ and chloroform were selectively detected through fluorescence quenching with 9 nM and 0.2 % v/v limit of detection (LOD), respectively. Photoinduced electron transfer (PET) was proven to be involved as a sensing mechanism. Moreover, DPI exhibited interesting solvatochromism properties. DPI was proven to be a highly sensitive probe which showed solid-state and vapor phase on-field detection of CN‾. Similar sensing behavior of DPI probe towards CN‾ was seen in food and water samples.
{"title":"Cyanide and chloroform detection through J-aggregates based aggregation induced emission probe with real sample applications","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100132","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100132","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Isopthalamide based probe <strong>DPI</strong> has been synthesized by an easy two-step substitution reaction. Unique fluorescence properties of probe <strong>DPI</strong> were exploited for sensing of CNˉ and chloroform. Various spectroscopic techniques such as NMR, LC-MS, SEM, DLS, UV-<em>Vis</em>. and fluorescence spectroscopy in combination with DFT studies were used to confirm efficient detection of CN‾ through a non-covalent interaction of cyanide with probe. Furthermore, probe showed fluorescence emission at 360 nm which shifted significantly to 415 nm upon addition of water exhibiting unique AIE characteristics and formation of desired J-aggregates. Mechanistically, CN‾ and chloroform were selectively detected through fluorescence quenching with 9 nM and 0.2 % v/v limit of detection (LOD), respectively. Photoinduced electron transfer (PET) was proven to be involved as a sensing mechanism. Moreover, <strong>DPI</strong> exhibited interesting solvatochromism properties. <strong>DPI</strong> was proven to be a highly sensitive probe which showed solid-state and vapor phase on-field detection of CN‾. Similar sensing behavior of <strong>DPI</strong> probe towards CN‾ was seen in food and water samples.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93463,"journal":{"name":"Journal of hazardous materials letters","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142529683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-05DOI: 10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100128
Bioaccumulation of dissolved elemental mercury (DGM) by various organisms has been demonstrated, but no study has shown its uptake and sequestration by phytoplankton species. The present study aims to investigate the accumulation of mercury by phytoplankton species exposed to DGM. Diatoms (Cyclotella meneghiniana and Navicula pelliculosa) and green algae (Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and Haematococcus pluvialis) were exposed to constant high level of atmospheric gaseous Hg (∼7.7 µg m−3). Total mercury concentrations (THg) in the medium (dissolved fraction) and algae cells (cellular fraction) were determined using cold vapor atomic fluorescence spectroscopy. Results revealed a partitioning of Hg(0) between the atmosphere and phytoplankton cultures, with THg predominantly found in the algae cells. THg in the algae cultures decreased in the order: C. reinhardtii > H. pluvialis > N. pelliculosa > C. meneghiniana. However, the cellular concentration (mol cell−1) decreased in the order: H. pluvialis > C. reinhardtii > C. meneghiniana > N. pelliculosa. These results highlight species specificity in Hg accumulation upon exposure to DGM, further linked to the phytoplankton surface area. Our findings reveal for the first time that phytoplankton species significantly influence the partitioning of atmospheric Hg(0) in aquatic environments, with important implications for the understanding of the aquatic mercury cycle.
各种生物对溶解元素汞（DGM）的生物累积已得到证实，但还没有研究显示浮游植物物种对其的吸收和固存。本研究旨在调查暴露于 DGM 的浮游植物物种的汞积累情况。硅藻（Cyclotella meneghiniana 和 Navicula pelliculosa）和绿藻（Chlamydomonas reinhardtii 和 Haematococcus pluvialis）持续暴露于高浓度大气气态汞（∼7.7 µg m-3）中。采用冷蒸气原子荧光光谱法测定了培养基（溶解部分）和藻细胞（细胞部分）中的总汞浓度（THg）。结果显示，Hg(0) 在大气和浮游植物培养物之间分配，THg 主要存在于藻类细胞中。藻类培养物中的 THg 依次减少：C. reinhardtii > H. pluvialis > N. pelliculosa > C. meneghiniana。然而，细胞浓度（mol cell-1）依次下降：H. pluvialis > C. reinhardtii > C. meneghiniana > N. pelliculosa。这些结果突显了暴露于 DGM 后汞积累的物种特异性，并与浮游植物的表面积进一步相关。我们的研究结果首次揭示了浮游植物物种对水生环境中大气汞分配的重要影响，这对了解水生汞循环具有重要意义。
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Pub Date : 2024-10-05DOI: 10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100131
This study investigates the efficacy of activated carbon derived from coconut shells for the removal of Triclosan (TCS) from aqueous solutions. Experimental results demonstrate the impressive efficiency of coconut shell-derived activated carbon in eliminating TCS from water. Statistical analysis underscores the significant role of agitation in enhancing adsorption efficiency, with increased agitation leading to higher contaminant removal rates. Equilibrium is rapidly achieved, with removal efficiencies exceeding 85 %. Kinetic analysis reveals rapid adsorption kinetics, predominantly following the pseudo-second-order model. Additionally, intraparticle diffusion analyses provide insights into TCS diffusion within activated carbon pores, highlighting its dependence on solute concentration. These findings underscore the potential of coconut shell-derived activated carbon as a viable solution for mitigating TCS contamination in water sources, contributing to the development of effective water treatment strategies.
{"title":"Kinetic modeling and optimization of triclosan adsorption onto coconut shell activated carbon","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100131","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100131","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the efficacy of activated carbon derived from coconut shells for the removal of Triclosan (TCS) from aqueous solutions. Experimental results demonstrate the impressive efficiency of coconut shell-derived activated carbon in eliminating TCS from water. Statistical analysis underscores the significant role of agitation in enhancing adsorption efficiency, with increased agitation leading to higher contaminant removal rates. Equilibrium is rapidly achieved, with removal efficiencies exceeding 85 %. Kinetic analysis reveals rapid adsorption kinetics, predominantly following the pseudo-second-order model. Additionally, intraparticle diffusion analyses provide insights into TCS diffusion within activated carbon pores, highlighting its dependence on solute concentration. These findings underscore the potential of coconut shell-derived activated carbon as a viable solution for mitigating TCS contamination in water sources, contributing to the development of effective water treatment strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93463,"journal":{"name":"Journal of hazardous materials letters","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142417206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-02DOI: 10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100129
This study investigated the relationship between MiPs, antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), and water quality in the Red River Delta. MiPs were collected from water samples at four locations: Hanoi, Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, and Cat Ba Island. Bacteria isolated from MiPs and the surrounding water were analyzed for β-lactamase genes. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polytridecanolactone (PTDL) exhibited notable correlations with coefficients with microbial abundance on MiPs. Aeromonas (99.2 % of all isolates) were the most common bacteria isolated from MiPs, with a fewer Escherichia coli (0.83 %). Of 207 bacterial strains isolated from microplastic, 23 (~11 % of total) were found to carry antibiotic resistance genes, mostly blaTEM (13/23; 56.5 %), blaSHV (9/23; 39.1 %) and blaCTXM-9 (1/23; 4.3 %). All seven environmental factors measured were found to affect the distribution of ARGs and ARBs on MiP surfaces. Chlorophyll-a showed a strong positive correlation with ARB abundance, suggesting a potential link between primary productivity and bacterial colonization. This study is one of the first to report the association of MPs with antibiotic-resistant microbiota and genes. The presence of ARGs on MiPs in areas with high human population highlights the need for effective pollution management strategies to mitigate the risks associated with AMR.
{"title":"First evidence of microplastic-associated extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria in the Red River Delta, Vietnam","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100129","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100129","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigated the relationship between MiPs, antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), and water quality in the Red River Delta. MiPs were collected from water samples at four locations: Hanoi, Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, and Cat Ba Island. Bacteria isolated from MiPs and the surrounding water were analyzed for β-lactamase genes. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polytridecanolactone (PTDL) exhibited notable correlations with coefficients with microbial abundance on MiPs. <em>Aeromonas</em> (99.2 % of all isolates) were the most common bacteria isolated from MiPs, with a fewer <em>Escherichia coli</em> (0.83 %). Of 207 bacterial strains isolated from microplastic, 23 (~11 % of total) were found to carry antibiotic resistance genes, mostly <em>bla</em><sub>TEM</sub> (13/23; 56.5 %), <em>bla</em><sub>SHV</sub> (9/23; 39.1 %) and <em>bla</em><sub>CTXM</sub>-9 (1/23; 4.3 %). All seven environmental factors measured were found to affect the distribution of ARGs and ARBs on MiP surfaces. Chlorophyll-a showed a strong positive correlation with ARB abundance, suggesting a potential link between primary productivity and bacterial colonization. This study is one of the first to report the association of MPs with antibiotic-resistant microbiota and genes. The presence of ARGs on MiPs in areas with high human population highlights the need for effective pollution management strategies to mitigate the risks associated with AMR.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93463,"journal":{"name":"Journal of hazardous materials letters","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142529682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-02DOI: 10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100130
The study assessed the efficiency of in-vitro oxytetracycline (OTC) exposure on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) development in aquatic bacteria. Aeromonas hydrophila ATCC 49140 and Edwardsiella tarda ATCC 15947 were serially passaged to OTC for short and long durations. Short duration OTC exposure (30 min) at 0, 0.097 (0.25× Minimum Inhibitory Concentration: MIC), 0.195 (0.5× MIC) and 0.39 µg mL−1 (1× MIC) elicited high mutation rate in A. hydrophila (10−4) and E. tarda (10−2). Serial passage exposure to inhibitory concentration of OTC (0.39 µg mL−1) reduced the zone of inhibition of nitrofurantoin (NIT) for A. hydrophila and of tetracycline, NIT and gentamicin for E. tarda to a clinically significant level. The upsurge in MICs of OTC was 4-folds (1.56 µg mL−1) and 8-folds (3.12 µg mL−1) in A. hydrophila and E. tarda, respectively during serial passage exposure to 0.097, 0.195 and 0.39 µg mL−1 OTC. OTC exposure also increased the MICs of biocide triclosan (TCS) >4-folds (>100 µg mL−1) in A. hydrophila without any concentration-dependent pattern. This study shows that environmental OTC levels can drive bacterial mutation and AMR, potentially leading to cross-resistance to biocides like TCS. Reducing OTC use and improving disposal could help limit AMR spread through better antimicrobial management.
{"title":"The role of environmentally relevant concentrations of oxytetracycline in the emergence of antimicrobial resistance in Aeromonas hydrophila and Edwardsiella tarda","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100130","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100130","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study assessed the efficiency of <em>in-vitro</em> oxytetracycline (OTC) exposure on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) development in aquatic bacteria. <em>Aeromonas hydrophila</em> ATCC 49140 and <em>Edwardsiella tarda</em> ATCC 15947 were serially passaged to OTC for short and long durations. Short duration OTC exposure (30 min) at 0, 0.097 (0.25× Minimum Inhibitory Concentration: MIC), 0.195 (0.5× MIC) and 0.39 µg mL<sup>−1</sup> (1× MIC) elicited high mutation rate in <em>A. hydrophila</em> (10<sup>−4</sup>) and <em>E. tarda</em> (10<sup>−2</sup>). Serial passage exposure to inhibitory concentration of OTC (0.39 µg mL<sup>−1</sup>) reduced the zone of inhibition of nitrofurantoin (NIT) for <em>A. hydrophila</em> and of tetracycline, NIT and gentamicin for <em>E. tarda</em> to a clinically significant level. The upsurge in MICs of OTC was 4-folds (1.56 µg mL<sup>−1</sup>) and 8-folds (3.12 µg mL<sup>−1</sup>) in <em>A. hydrophila</em> and <em>E. tarda,</em> respectively during serial passage exposure to 0.097, 0.195 and 0.39 µg mL<sup>−1</sup> OTC. OTC exposure also increased the MICs of biocide triclosan (TCS) >4-folds (>100 µg mL<sup>−1</sup>) in <em>A. hydrophila</em> without any concentration-dependent pattern. This study shows that environmental OTC levels can drive bacterial mutation and AMR, potentially leading to cross-resistance to biocides like TCS. Reducing OTC use and improving disposal could help limit AMR spread through better antimicrobial management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93463,"journal":{"name":"Journal of hazardous materials letters","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142417204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-20DOI: 10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100127
Our study investigates the interactions between nanoscale Metal-Organic Frameworks (nMOFs), specifically ZIF-8 and CuIm, and key enzymes: Acetylcholine Esterase (AChE), α-amylase. Using circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy, we observed significant alterations in the secondary structures of these enzymes upon interaction with nMOFs. AChE showed a reduction in α-helix content from 20.1 % to a significantly lower value when exposed to 160 µg/mL of nMOFs, with a corresponding increase in β-sheet and other structural components. Enzymatic activity assays revealed that CuIm nMOFs decreased AChE activity by 67.08 % at the highest concentration tested (160 µg/mL). ZIF-8 also affected AChE activity significantly at this concentration. Similarly, α-amylase exhibited structural changes, with increasing concentrations of nMOFs leading to a near-total loss of secondary structure at 80 and 160 µg/mL. These structural changes were accompanied by a marked decrease in enzymatic activity, particularly with CuIm nMOFs showing the most substantial inhibitory effects. Our findings highlight the profound impact of nMOFs on enzyme structures and functions, emphasising the need for comprehensive assessments of nMOFs' potential toxicity and understanding the aspects of their safety-by-design.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-19DOI: 10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100126
Chromium elements are prevalent in daily life, and millions of tonnes of Chromium Ore Processing Residue (COPR) remain untreated in China, posing significant environmental risks. In search of a cost-effective and environmentally friendly treatment method, this study investigated the potential of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) as a biological treatment for COPR. Experiments were conducted using BSFL to treat 100 % COPR and a mixture of 50 % COPR with 50 % wheat bran. Post-treatment analysis using ICP-MS, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy revealed a significant reduction of approximately 43 % in COPR dry mass and a decrease in total hexavalent chromium content from 5636 ppm to 563 ppm. The optimal treatment conditions involved mixing 50 % COPR with 50 % wheat bran. The results suggest that BSFL can serve as a sustainable and economically viable biological treatment for hazardous waste such as COPR, offering potential benefits for both the environment and the economy. Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms and effects of BSFL on hazardous waste treatment.
{"title":"Sustainable chromium ore processing residue (COPR) waste treatment with black soldier fly larvae (BSFL)","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100126","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100126","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chromium elements are prevalent in daily life, and millions of tonnes of Chromium Ore Processing Residue (COPR) remain untreated in China, posing significant environmental risks. In search of a cost-effective and environmentally friendly treatment method, this study investigated the potential of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) as a biological treatment for COPR. Experiments were conducted using BSFL to treat 100 % COPR and a mixture of 50 % COPR with 50 % wheat bran. Post-treatment analysis using ICP-MS, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy revealed a significant reduction of approximately 43 % in COPR dry mass and a decrease in total hexavalent chromium content from 5636 ppm to 563 ppm. The optimal treatment conditions involved mixing 50 % COPR with 50 % wheat bran. The results suggest that BSFL can serve as a sustainable and economically viable biological treatment for hazardous waste such as COPR, offering potential benefits for both the environment and the economy. Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms and effects of BSFL on hazardous waste treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93463,"journal":{"name":"Journal of hazardous materials letters","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142319496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-12DOI: 10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100125
Nanomaterials (NMs) have revolutionized food packaging by offering unique properties such as enhanced barrier functions, antimicrobial activity, and prolonged shelf life. However, concerns over the potential adverse effects of these materials on human health and the environment have prompted extensive research. This review explores the toxicological implications of NMs used in food packaging, focusing on their migration mechanisms, interactions with biological systems, and environmental impact. NMs, due to their small size and high surface area-to-volume ratio, can migrate from packaging materials into food under various conditions, potentially leading to human exposure through ingestion. Studies have highlighted the ability of certain NMs, such as silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs), and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), to induce oxidative stress, inflammation, genotoxicity, and cellular dysfunction in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, the environmental release of NMs during manufacturing, use, and disposal stages poses risks to ecosystems and human health. This review synthesizes current knowledge, identifies research gaps, and discusses regulatory challenges associated with the safe use of NMs in food packaging. Future research directions are proposed to enhance the understanding of NM toxicity, improve risk assessment methodologies, and develop sustainable packaging alternatives. By addressing these issues, stakeholders can effectively manage the risks while harnessing the benefits of nanotechnology in food packaging innovation.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-10DOI: 10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100124
The presence of metformin (MTN) and erythromycin (ETM) in groundwater is a growing global concern due to their persistence and toxicity. This study addresses a critical gap in understanding the fate and transport of these pharmaceutical and personal care products in saturated sandy soil columns at environmentally relevant concentrations, an underexplored area. The results show that MTN, due to its high mobility, appeared earlier in the soil column with a recovery rate exceeding 90 % and an adsorption coefficient (Kd) of 1.063 Lkg−1. In contrast, ETM, with a higher Kd value of 5.426 Lkg−1, exhibited delayed breakthrough and recovery of less than 15 %, indicating stronger adsorption potential. Desorption studies indicated a greater risk of MTN leaching into groundwater, while ETM remained strongly adsorbed to soil particles. Despite the limited organic matter content in sandy soil, a significant amount of ETM was adsorbed, suggesting sands' high adsorption capacity and potential for natural remediation. This research fills a knowledge gap regarding the adsorption capacity of sandy soils at environmentally relevant concentrations, providing essential insights for environmental risk assessments and groundwater contamination mitigation strategies, directly supporting Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Health and Well-being), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and 14 (Life Below Water).
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Pub Date : 2024-09-06DOI: 10.1016/j.hazl.2024.100123
Handling hot oil spillage, particularly from oil refineries, petrochemical industry and automobiles is challenging and there have been limited solutions to address the issue. Polyetherimide (PEI) electrospun fibrous membranes were developed in this study by leveraging PEI's high-temperature stability to serve as promising materials for hot oil sorption. The morphology of the membrane forming fibers varied from circular to dumbbell shaped, by judicious choice of solvents of varying boiling points, to study the effect of fiber morphology on oil sorption capacity. Crosslinking of PEI membranes was carried out using ethylenediamine (EDA) to impart structural integrity and resiliency to the membranes. The PEI membrane composed of dumbbell-shaped fibers demonstrated an oil-sorption capacity of 25.4 ±1.5 g/g for engine oil at 150°C within one hour, outperforming a commercial polypropylene (PP) nonwoven absorbent, which failed and collapsed under the same high-temperature conditions. Enhanced oil sorption in the dumbbell-shaped fibrous membrane was achieved due to its lower tortuosity, aligned inter-fiber channels, and higher capillary pressure. Usefulness and sorption capacity of PEI based electrospun membranes may further be explored for controlling the oil spillage through introduction of specific surface features and functionalization.
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