Nitrogen‐containing heterocycles have attracted considerable attention due to their extensive applications in the fields of organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science. This review focuses on the recent advances in the synthesis of nitrogen‐containing heterocycles via the cyclization of alkynyl imines. By using this protocol, a variety of nitrogen‐containing heterocycles, mainly including four‐, five‐, six‐, and seven‐membered nitrogen‐containing heterocycles, aza‐spirocycles, and fused aza‐heterocycles, could be obtained efficiently under mild conditions. Additionally, mechanistic features of these transformations are also discussed.

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To study the spatial occurrence, sources, and ecological risks of 16 PAHs, surface sediments had been collected from seven major areas of Taihu Lake, China in April 2021. Results showed that the concentrations of ∑16PAHs varied between 1381.48 and 4682.16 ng g−1, and the contents of BghiP in each sample were the highest. The PAHs concentrations in the sediments near the lakeshore were much higher than those in the central area of the lake. The sedimentary ∑16PAHs were mainly composed of molecular-weight monomers and 4-ring PAHs showed superiority (35.69–45.02%). According to the ratio of PAH monomer, the sedimentary PAHs in Taihu Lake were dominantly derived from the combustion. Through the biological toxicity assessment and the BaP equivalent (BaPE), great biological risks of PAHs monomers i.e. DahA and IcdP were found. Both concentrations of ∑16PAHs and dominant 4–6-ring monomers accompanied by carcinogenic risks in many areas of Taihu Lake increased. It is necessary to strengthen monitoring and take measures to control the input of organic pollutants.

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