混合重金属对硝化颗粒污泥毒性作用的析因实验研究

分别测定了Cu2 、Zn2 和Cd2 对硝化颗粒污泥的单一毒性,采用析因实验研究了二元和三元重金属混合体系对硝化颗粒污泥的联合毒性.结果表明,Cu2 、Zn2 和Cd2 的2 h半抑制浓度EC50分别为95.23、62.11和12.48 mg/L,由析因实验所得的响应曲面模型具有较好的优度(其R2＞0.95),能够对混合体系的联合毒性很好地进行预测,析因实验可以用于环境领域混合体系联合毒性的研究.     

转小鼠金属硫蛋白-I基因聚球藻7002对重金属耐受性的研究

研究了野生和转小鼠金属硫蛋白-I(mMT-I)基因聚球藻7002对Pb、Hg、Cd、Mg、Ni、Cu、Co、Zn和As 9种重金属元素的耐受性,以及重金属对藻细胞生长的半抑制浓度(IC50),并与相关文献进行了比较,旨在为转基因藻的工业应用提供依据.结果表明:转mMT-I基因聚球藻7002每单位OD750最高可耐受4～5 mmol/L的Pb2 、0.4～0.6 mmol/L的Cd2 和0.8～1.2mmol/L的Hg2 ,耐受性系数分别为1712.4～2140.5、92.9～139.4、331.6～497.3 mg/g;相比野生聚球藻7002,它对Pb2 、Cd2 的耐受性提高了4～5倍,对Hg2 的耐受性提高了100倍左右.野生聚球藻7002的重金属耐受性系数(mg/g)大小依次为:As(Ⅲ)>Pb2 >Mg2 >Zn2 >Cu2 >Ni2 >Cd2 >Co2 >Hg2 ,而转mMT-I基因聚球藻7002的重金属耐受性系数(mg/g)大小依次为:As(Ⅲ)>Mg2 >Pb2 >Hg2 >Zn2 >Cu2 >Cd2 >Ni2 >Co2 .转mMT-I基因聚球藻7002在重金属溶液中生长的IC50明显大于野生聚球藻7002和其他藻,其对Pb2 、Cd2 和Hg2 的IC50分别为96.60(72 h)、3.94(72h)、7.57(96 h)mg/L.     

除草剂阿特拉津与丁草胺对麦穗鱼的联合毒性研究

以除草剂阿特拉津和丁草胺为供试毒物,研究了它们对麦穗鱼的单一及联合毒性.结果表明,阿特拉津与丁草胺对麦穗鱼的96 h半致死浓度(LC50 )分别为41.64、0.33 mg/L,安全浓度(SC)分别为4.164、0.033 mg/L.因此,阿特拉津对鱼类是一种低毒除草剂,丁草胺则对鱼类具有较高的毒性.在阿特拉津与丁草胺的联合毒性试验中,24、48、96 h的相加指数分别为0.056、 0.053 、0.084,表明阿特拉津与丁草胺对麦穗鱼的联合毒性存在协同效应.     

耐受重金属的芘降解真菌的筛选及芘降解动力学研究

为了提高复合污染土壤修复的微生物资源的丰富度,为混合菌群修复污染土壤积累资料,利用多环芳烃-重金属双抗培养基在污染土壤中筛选得到一株对Cu和Cd有高耐受性的芘降解真菌,经分子生物学鉴定为米曲霉。探究了米曲霉对芘污染水体的降解效果及对重金属Cu和Cd的耐受程度,利用缺乏生长基质的毒性抑制动力学模型对芘单基质降解过程进行了拟合,以期为后续共代谢、固定化的研究及实际工程应用提供一定的理论支撑。结果表明:(1)米曲霉以芘为单基质代谢时,降解率为33%;(2)米曲霉对重金属Cu和Cd的耐受浓度分别为500 mg/L和50 mg/L,分别高出国家土壤重金属二级标准5倍和83倍;(3)米曲霉对单基质芘的降解符合Crridle提出的毒性抑制动力学简化模型Sc=Sc0·Tb*cX0(1-e-bt)(R2=0.9237)。芘初始浓度Sc0=80 mg/L,米曲霉投加量X0=85 mg/L时,数值拟合得到内源呼吸常数b=0.027,生物转化量Tb*c=0.2875。该米曲霉对单基质芘及重金属Cu和Cd表现出一定的降解性能及耐受性能,故可经过适当强化后作为多环芳烃-重金属污染土壤的微生物修复菌种。     

4A沸石对复合污染水体中Pb2+、Cu2+和Cd2+的去除

采用静态吸附法以4A沸石为吸附剂研究其对复合污染水体中Pb2+、Cu2+和Cd2+的竞争吸附特性,并探讨了影响吸附的环境因素。实验表明,在室温条件下,溶液pH5～6,4A沸石15 mg对10 mL复合污染溶液(Pb2+、Cu2+和Cd2+浓度分别为100 mg/L)吸附20 min时,对溶液中3种重金属的吸附去除率均可达99.8%以上。反应过程中4A沸石对3种重金属的吸附速率大小为Pb2+>Cu2+>Cd2+。复合污染水体中4A沸石对Pb2+、Cu2+和Cd2+的吸附符合Langmuir和Fre-undlich等温吸附方程,相关系数分别为0.9981、0.9901、0.9916和0.9638、0.9194、0.9689。经计算,4A沸石对Pb2+、Cu2+和Cd2+的饱和吸附量分别为129.9 mg/g、107.5 mg/g和99.0 mg/g。4A沸石吸附重金属离子达到吸附平衡的时间较短,对溶液pH值的适应性较好。吸附后的4A沸石可以再生利用,对铅离子洗脱重复利用性较铜离子和镉离子强。     

基于重金属提取的垃圾焚烧飞灰无害化处理

采用加酸浸出工艺对垃圾焚烧飞灰进行无害化处理。研究证明盐酸能有效分离飞灰中重金属,重金属浸出率与盐酸浓度及液固比有关;重金属在实验的盐酸浓度和液固比下都能达到高浸出率,但液固比越低,浸出液中重金属的浓度就越高,越有利于重金属的回收。当盐酸浓度为5 mol·L~(-1)、液固比为2(mL:g)时,Pb、Cd和Zn浸出率均达到95%以上,而Cu的浸出率也达到81.38%,Pb、Cd、Zn和Cu的浓度分别为468.10、78.12、2 268.80和347.78 mg·L~(-1)。残灰采用加盐水洗工艺后,浸出毒性超标的重金属Pb和Cd浸出毒性低于GB 16889-2008标准限值,符合填埋要求。     

Pb/Zn冶炼废渣中重金属的生物浸出-盐浸处理

利用中温嗜热菌对某铅锌冶炼废渣进行生物浸出盐浸处理研究，并根据国家固体废物浸出毒性方法(HJ/T299-2007)对盐浸后余渣进行毒性分析。研究结果表明，在pH 1.5、温度65℃、矿浆浓度5%的优化条件下生物浸出3 d后，废渣中Cu、In、Ga和Zn的浸出率分别达到了91.5%、91.8%、84.9%和93.4%；盐浸生物浸出渣，其浸出液中Ag、Pb浓度分别为7.6和247.5 mg/L，可从废渣中有效回收Cu、In、Ga、Zn、Ag和Pb。生物浸出盐浸处理后余渣约为原渣量的70%；毒性分析浸出液中重金属元素Ag、As、Cd、Cu、Pb和Zn浓度分别为2～3.5、2～3、0.3～0.5、30～50、2～4、20～60 mg/L，低于国家危险废物鉴别标准(GB5085.3-2007)。根据试验结果，提出了针对冶炼废渣资源化、减量化、无害化的生物浸出盐浸联用工艺。     

淀粉基黄原酸盐处理重金属废水的条件优化研究

采用淀粉基黄原酸盐处理含重金属的电镀废水 ,对淀粉基黄原酸盐的用量、pH值和反应时间等条件进行了研究。结果发现 ,1L含氰电镀废水 (含Cr3+15mg/L、Cu2 +3mg/L、Ni2 +9.2mg/L和Zn2 +6mg/L) ,加入 1g淀粉基黄原酸盐 ,调节 pH为 8,搅拌 1h ,过滤 ,处理后的废水中Cr3+、Cu2 +、Zn2 +和Ni2 +残余浓度分别为 0 .0 8mg/L、0 .0 1mg/L、0 .1mg/L和 0 .0 8mg/L。含有重金属盐的残渣 ,可用硝酸处理 ,以回收重金属     

Cu2+与草甘膦单一及复合污染对蚯蚓的急性毒性研究

含铜杀菌剂与除草剂草甘膦是农业生产中常见的农药.它们在土壤中共存可能造成复合污染.以赤子爱胜蚓(Eisenia foetida)为例,通过滤纸接触法研究了Cu2+与草甘膦对赤子爱胜蚓的单一与复合急性毒性效应.单一急性毒性试验结果表明,两者对赤子爱胜蚓均有毒性,Cu2+的毒性大于草甘膦,Cu2+和草甘膦48 h半数有效浓度(EC50)分别为25.1、657.3 mg/L.同时通过观察可知,Cu2+以皮肤渗入赤子爱胜蚓体内的毒性效应高于草甘膦.复合急性毒性试验结果表明.草甘膦与Cu2+存在拮抗作用,草甘膦的存在能够在一定程度上降低Cu2+对土壤生态系统的潜在危害.     

合肥市污水处理厂污泥重金属分布特征及其生态风险评价

为了解污泥中重金属污染状况,分析了合肥市5家污水处理厂污泥中As、Cd、Cr、Cu、Pb和Zn的总量、形态特征与生物毒性,并采用内梅罗指数法和潜在生态危害指数法对污泥中重金属生态风险进行了评价。结果表明,污泥中各重金属元素总量为Zn(639.00~2 094.50mg/kg)Cu(107.22~415.86mg/kg)Cr(48.06~388.24mg/kg)Pb(4.50~35.40mg/kg)As(11.72~47.51mg/kg)Cd(2.02~16.68mg/kg)。形态分布特征分析结果显示,Cr、Cu和Pb较稳定,As的稳定性相对较差,Zn在污泥中稳定性最差,而Cd在不同污泥样品中的形态分布差异较大;水平振荡法和毒性特征沥滤方法对污泥中重金属浸出浓度较低,未超过相应限值。内梅罗综合污染指数法和潜在生态危害指数法对污泥中重金属总量评价结果表明,5家污水处理厂(分别命名为WT、WXY、JKQ、ZZJ、CTP)污泥样品表现为CTPJKQWXYZZJWT,各重金属元素污染顺序为CdCu(Zn)AsCrPb。     

对苯二甲酸及其生产废水的生物毒性与控制技术

综述了对苯二甲酸 (TA)及其生产废水的生物毒性 ,并对相关的毒性控制技术进行了讨论。这对研究开发高效处理TA生产废水技术 ,维护人体健康与生态安全 ,有着极为重要的现实意义。     

微囊藻毒素生物毒性作用机制与调控策略的研究进展

近年来,有关水体富营养化导致微囊藻毒素污染以及对微囊藻毒素生物毒性的调控研究成为全球环境关注的热点。基于对微囊藻毒素结构特性、生成机制、迁移转化规律和污染现状的探讨,归纳总结了微囊藻毒素的典型生物毒性及其毒性作用机制。为有效防控微囊藻毒素环境风险,深入探讨了微囊藻毒素的源消减调控策略、针对微囊藻毒素迁移过程的调控策略及针对微囊藻毒素毒理过程的调控策略。最后,对微囊藻毒素生物毒性作用机制及调控策略的研究进行了展望,为微囊藻毒素污染防治提供理论与技术支持。     

DNA damage and biochemical toxicity of antibiotics in soil on the earthworm Eisenia fetida

DNA damage and changes in enzyme activities were used as biomarkers to evaluate the genotoxicity and oxidative stress of tetracycline and chlortetracycline on the earthworm Eisenia fetida. The results showed that both antibiotics induced significant genotoxicity on earthworms in a dose-dependent manner (p < 0.01) with chlortetracycline having a stronger effect than tetracycline in the short term. The tests on the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) enzymes further indicated biochemical stresses induced by the antibiotics. An N-shaped activity pattern was noted with the enzyme activities being stimulated first, then inhibited, and stimulated again with increasing concentration. The induced activity of SOD or CAT could scavenge oxygen free radicals and protect the organisms against oxidative stress by alleviating the corresponding DNA damage. Compared to enzyme activities, DNA damage as a biomarker was more sensitive and is thus more suitable for detecting low concentration exposure and diagnosing the genotoxicity of contaminants in terrestrial environment.     

Toxicological effect of MPA-CdSe QDs exposure on zebrafish embryo and larvae

Cadmium selenium (CdSe) quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanocrystals that hold wide range of applications and substantial production volumes. Due to unique composition and nanoscale properties, their potential toxicity to aquatic organisms has increasingly gained a great amount of interest. However, the impact of CdSe QDs exposure on zebrafish embryo and larvae remains almost unknown. Therefore, the lab study was performed to determine the developmental and behavioral toxicities to zebrafish under continuous exposure to low level CdSe QDs (0.05-31.25 mg L⁻¹) coated with mercaptopropionic acid (MPA). The results showed MPA-CdSe exposure from embryo to larvae stage affected overall fitness. Our findings for the first time revealed that: (1) The 120 h LC₅₀ of MPA-CdSe for zebrafish was 1.98 mg L⁻¹; (2) embryos exposed to MPA-CdSe resulted in malformations incidence and lower hatch rate; (3) abnormal vascular of FLI-1 transgenic zebrafish larvae appeared after exposure to MPA-CdSe including vascular junction, bifurcation, crossing and particle appearance; (4) larvae behavior assessment showed during MPA-CdSe exposure a rapid transition from light-to-dark elicited a similar, brief burst and a higher basal swimming rate; (5) MPA-CdSe induced embryos cell apoptosis in the head and tail region. Results of the observations provide a basic understanding of MPA-CdSe toxicity to aquatic organisms and suggest the need for additional research to identify the toxicological mechanism.     

Application of a computational model for Michael addition reactivity in the prediction of toxicity to Tetrahymena pyriformis

A computational model to predict acute aquatic toxicity to the ciliate Tetrahymena pyriformis has been developed. A general prediction of toxicity can be based on three consecutive steps: 1. Identification of a potential reactive mechanism via structural alerts; 2. Confirmation and quantification of (bio)chemical reactivity; 3. Establishing a relationship between calculated reactivity and toxicity. The method described herein uses a combination of a reactive toxicity (RT) model, including computed kinetic rate constants for adduct formation (log k) via a Michael acceptor mechanism of action, and baseline toxicity (BT), modelled by hydrophobicity (octanol-water partition coefficient). The maximum of the RT and BT values defines acute toxicity for a particular compound. The reactive toxicity model is based on site-specific steric and quantum chemical ground state electronic properties. The performance of the model was examined in terms of predicting the toxicity of 106 potential Michael acceptor compounds covering several classes of compounds (aldehydes, ketones, esters, heterocycles). The advantages of the computational method are described. The method allows for a closer and more transparent mechanistic insight into the molecular initiating events of toxicological endpoints.     

Assessing the chemical and biological accessibility of the herbicide isoproturon in soil amended with biochar

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a cyclic volatile methyl siloxane (cVMS) commonly found in commercially available products. D5 is expected to enter the terrestrial environment through the deposit of biosolids from sewage treatment plants onto agricultural fields for nutrient enrichment. Little to no information currently exists as to the risks of D5 to the terrestrial environment. In order to evaluate the potential risk to terrestrial organisms, the toxicity of a D5 contaminated biosolid in an agricultural soil was assessed with a battery of standardized soil toxicity tests.D5 was spiked into a surrogate biosolid and then mixed with a sandy loam soil to create test concentrations ranging from 0 to 4074 mg kg⁻¹. Plant (Hordeum vulgare (barley) and Trifolium pratense (red clover)) and soil invertebrates (Eisenia andrei (earthworm) and Folsomia candida (springtail)) toxicity tests were completed to assess for lethal and sub-lethal effects. Plant testing evaluated the effects on seedling emergence, shoot and root length, and shoot and root dry mass. Invertebrate test endpoints included adult lethality, juvenile production, and individual juvenile dry mass (earthworms only). Soil samples were collected over time to confirm test concentrations and evaluate the loss of chemical over the duration of a test. The toxicity of the D5 was species and endpoint dependent, such that no significant adverse effects were observed for T. pratense or E. andrei test endpoints, however, toxicity was observed for H. vulgare plant growth and F. candida survival and reproduction. Chemical losses of up to 50% were observed throughout the tests, most significantly at high concentrations.     

Differences in response of two model estuarine crustaceans after lethal and sublethal exposures to chlorpyrifos

This study assessed the in vitro and in vivo effects of an acetylcholinesterase enzyme inhibitor (chlorpyrifos) in two estuarine crustaceans: grass shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio) and mysid (Americamysis bahia). The differences in response were quantified after lethal and sublethal exposures to chlorpyrifos and in vitro assays with chlorpyrifos-oxon. Results from the in vitro experiments indicated that the target enzyme, acetylcholinesterase (AChE), in the two species was similar in sensitivity to chlorpyrifos inhibition with IC50s of 0.98 nM and 0.89 nM for grass shrimp and mysids, respectively. In vivo experiments showed that mysids were significantly more sensitive to chlorpyrifos-induced AChE inhibition after 24 h of exposure. The in vivo EC50s for AChE inhibition were 1.23 μg L^?1 for grass shrimp and 0.027 μg L^?1 for mysids.

Median lethal concentrations (24h LC50 values) were 1.06 μg L^?1 for grass shrimp and 0.068 μg L^?1 for mysids. The results suggest that differences in the response of these two crustaceans are likely related to differences in uptake and metabolism rather than target site sensitivity.     

Bendiocarb effect on liver and central nervous system in the chick embryo

The aim of the study was to investigate toxicity of bendiocarb (2, 3-isopropyledene-dioxyphenyl methylcarbamate) to organs of chicken embryo. The toxic action of bendiocarb was observed on liver and central nervous system (CNS). Bendiocarb was administered to chicken embryos at embryonic day (ED) 3 in a dose 500 μ g/egg and 10 ED (800 μ g/egg). The observations showed no macroscopic or microscopic changes in the liver and CNS with either dose or day of incubation when the bendiocarb was administered. The liver and CNS were also investigated for caspase activity in relation to application of bendiocarb and no differences in the number of cells with caspase immunopositivity were observed in comparison with the control. The results obtained indicate that bendiocarb administered in the respective doses showed no toxicity to investigated organs. Furthermore, both at the early (3 ED) and the later (10 ED) stages of development no increase in numbers of apoptotic cells in chicken embryos was observed.     

Pentachlorotoluene and pentabromotoluene: Results of a subacute and a subchronic toxicity study in the rat

Abstract

Pentachlorotoluene (PCT) and pentabromotoiuene (PBT) are environmental contaminants detected in the Great Lakes ecosystem. In view of the paucity of toxicity data and the potential for human exposure, a subacute (28 day) and a subchronic (91 day) study were conducted in the rat. In the subacute study, groups of 10 male and 10 female rats were fed the diet containing PCT or PBT at 0, 0.5, 5.0, 50 or 500 ppm for 28‐days. In the subchronic study, the group size was increased to 15, the dose levels were 0, 0.05, 0.5, 5.0, 50 and 500 ppm in the diet and the exposure period was 91 days. Growth rate and food consumption were not affected by exposure to either chemical in the subacute and subchronic study. Clinical observations revealed no abnormalities. Decreased hemoglobin was observed in female rats fed 5.0 ppm PCT and higher levels in the subacute (28 day) study. In the same study the hematocrit value and erythrocyte numbers of females fed 5.0 or 500 ppm PCT diets were significantly lower than the control. In both subacute and subchronic studies mild dose‐dependent histopathological changes were observed in the thyroid, liver and kidney of rats fed PCT and PBT diets. In general male rats were more susceptible than females to the treatment of PCT and PBT. Based on these data, it was concluded that the no observable adverse effect level for PCT was 50 ppm in the diet (3.5 mg/kg b.w./day) and that of PBT was 5.0 ppm (0.35 mg/kg b.w./day).     

Control of blueberry thrips,frankliniella vaccinii morgan,with permethrin and effect on yield and residue in fruit

Abstract

Permethrin at 0.4 kg a.i./ha controlled blueberry thrips Frankliniella vaccinii Morgan. There was no plant damage and crop yield was notably increased. Permethrin was extracted from berries with acetone, partitioned in hexane, cleaned‐up on Florisil column and analysed by the electron capture gas chromatography using a 3% OV‐210 column. No permethrin residues were found in the berries. The relative retention times of cis‐, and trans‐permethrins to aldrin were 10.3 and 12.1, respectively. The absence of permethrin from berries was further confirmed by TLC.