催化剂对低温等离子体降解吸附态甲苯的影响

采用线管式介质阻挡反应器对低温等离子体循环降解甲苯进行研究,考察了吸附存储量、循环背景气体及不同催化剂成分对吸附态甲苯降解效果及副产物的影响,并进行了催化剂XRD分析及降解产物FT-IR分析。结果表明,氧气为循环背景气体时甲苯降解效果比空气时好。FT-IR分析显示催化剂的加入可使甲苯充分降解,显著提高COx产率、CO2选择性,减少副产物O3、N2O排放量。相同条件下,单组分催化剂对应COx产率依次为:CeMnAgCo,CO2选择性依次为:AgMnCoCe。双组分催化剂Mn/Ag、Ce/Ag可同时保持较高的COx产率和CO2选择性,氧气背景时COx产率分别达到80%、82%,CO2选择性均达到99.7%以上。空气背景时,Co对N2O的抑制效果最好,3组分催化剂Mn/Ag/Co、Ce/Ag/Co在保持较高的COx产率和CO2选择性同时可有效抑制N2O。     

负载型催化剂联合低温等离子体去除甲苯

为了解负载型催化剂联合低温等离子体对甲苯去除效率的影响,考察了5A分子筛、γ-Al_2O_3和混合载体负载Mn、Mn/Cu和Mn/Cu/Ce金属氧化物对甲苯去除率及碳平衡和CO_2选择性的影响效果,并对催化剂进行了BET、SEM、XRD和FT-IR表征研究。结果表明,相同载体条件下,对甲苯的去除效率依次为MnO_x/CuO_xMnO_x/CuO_x/CeO_xMnO_x无负载,其中负载型催化剂MnO_x/CuO_x/γ-Al_2O_3稳定后对甲苯的去除效率高达80%。无负载条件下,3种载体对碳平衡和CO_2选择性大小依次为γ-Al_2O_3混合载体分子筛。催化剂表征可知,MnO_x/CuO_x活性组分在催化剂表面高度分散,保证了催化剂的高活性;FT-IR红外光谱发现,无负载的γ-Al_2O_3载体反应后其表面活性基团—OH明显减少,而负载型催化剂反应前后其表面的—OH基团变化不大。     

Fe_3O_4/ZrO_2-H_2O_2非均相类Fenton体系对3,4-二氯三氟甲苯的降解

以浸渍法制备的新型纳米Fe3O4/Zr O2为催化剂,3,4-二氯三氟甲苯(3,4-DCBTE)为目标污染物,用Fe3O4/Zr O2-H2O2非均相类Fenton体系对目标污染物进行降解,考察催化剂的催化效果和温度、pH、H2O2投加量和掺杂比等因素对催化剂催化效果的影响。结果表明,以纳米Fe3O4/Zr O2作为催化剂的非均相类Fenton体系对3,4-二氯三氟甲苯的处理效果极佳;随着温度的升高,纳米Fe3O4/Zr O2的催化效果不断提高;当pH降低时,催化剂的催化效果有明显提升,原始pH(pH=5.7)时反应去除效果最佳,去除率可达88.6%;催化剂用量的增加同样可以提高3,4-二氯三氟甲苯的降解效率;催化剂中Fe3O4∶Zr O2的物质的量比为1∶2时效果较其他掺杂比的催化剂效果更好,去除率最终可以达到96.82%;当H2O2投加量增加时,3,4-二氯三氟甲苯的降解效率先提高后降低,投加量为0.3 m L时去除效果最好,几乎可以完全去除目标有机物。以Fe3O4/Zr O2-H2O2非均相类Fenton体系处理3,4-二氯三氟甲苯时,目标污染物的降解符合一级反应动力学。     

介质阻挡放电-催化降解空气中甲苯的研究

着重考察了催化剂分解O3对介质阻挡放电-催化降解甲苯效果的影响,对比不同催化剂在3种催化剂结合方式下对O3分解能力及甲苯降解效果.同时研究了影响O3,产生及分解的条件--放电电压、水汽和氧含量对甲苯降解的影响.结果表明,催化剂的O3分解能力越强,对甲苯的降解效果越好,O3的催化分解在甲苯降解过程中起重要作用.当放电电压为10 kv时,在余辉区和等离子体区加入催化剂,甲苯的去除率分别由无催化剂时候的33.8%提高到55.6%～66.2%和65.2%～74.2%.气流中的水汽对O3的产生和分解都产生不利影响,可降低甲苯的去除率.氧气含量高时,一方面增加O3的产生,另一方面降低催化剂对O3的分解,在O3含量为5%时,甲苯去除效果较佳.     

介质阻挡放电联合催化臭氧化降解甲苯

采用介质阻挡放电区后结合MnOx/Al2O3/发泡镍去除甲苯,考察甲苯进气方式、臭氧产生方法及湿度对甲苯与O3同时去除的影响。结果表明,O3是等离子体区后催化降解甲苯的主要物种,介质阻挡放电联合催化臭氧化可实现甲苯及O3的同时高效去除。输入电压为9.0 kV时,甲苯的去除效率达92.8%,在80 min内O3的去除效率维持在99%以上。水蒸气对催化剂催化分解臭氧的活性没有直接的影响,O3浓度较高时湿度对甲苯降解效率的影响很小。GC-MS分析结果表明,甲苯降解的主要气相副产物有烷烃、酸、酮和含苯环有机物,提出了甲苯的降解途径。     

分子筛吸附——低温等离子体氧化去除甲苯

利用分子筛吸附—低温等离子体氧化工艺去除甲苯,比较了HY、13X、ZSM-5 3种不同分子筛的性能、处理效果及副产物。结果表明:3种分子筛的BET比表面积、穿透吸附量和饱和吸附量均表现为HY13XZSM-5;3种分子筛用于分子筛吸附—低温等离子体氧化均能100%去除甲苯,但最终的碳平衡和CO_2选择性以HY为分子筛时最好,以ZSM-5为分子筛时最差;ZSM-5分子筛条件下产生的副产物O_3和N_2O均最多,而HY分子筛条件下产生的副产物O_3和N_2O均最少。因此,对于分子筛吸附—低温等离子体氧化去除甲苯而言,HY作为分子筛时效果最佳,而ZSM-5作为分子筛时效果最差。     

Cu-Mn-O制备条件对其催化燃烧甲苯性能的影响

以甲苯催化燃烧为模型反应,考察了Cu-Mn-O催化剂共沉淀制备方法中沉淀剂、滴加方式和焙烧温度对其催化活性的影响.结果表明,以Na2CO3为沉淀剂、反滴(金属离子溶液滴加到碱液)、500℃焙烧所制得的催化剂具有较高的活性,其甲苯完全燃烧(甲苯转化率98%以上)温度为220℃.多晶粉末衍射(XRD)和比表面积(BET)表征发现,在Cu1.5Mn1.5O4晶相中掺杂少量的CuO晶相可以有效地提高催化剂活性,催化剂的比表面积(BET)越大,活性越高.     

吸附增效低温等离子体法去除甲苯废气的研究

采用150Hz中频高压交流电源作为低温等离子体发生源,选用典型的微孔γ-Al2O3球形颗粒吸附剂(以下简称γ-Al2O3)作为等离子体反应器填充材料,协同低温等离子体法催化降解甲苯废气。考察了在不同条件下,γ-Al2O3的甲苯吸脱附效果和吸附增效低温等离子体法的甲苯去除效果。结果表明,甲苯降解反应主要发生在γ-Al2O3的表面,甲苯的去除率在一定的浓度范围内与γ-Al2O3表面吸附的甲苯量成正比关系;填充γ-Al2O3有利于提高甲苯去除率及等离子体反应器能量利用率;γ-Al2O3对臭氧的降解表现出一定的促进作用。     

La_(1-x)Ce_xCu_yMn_(1-y)O_3/HZSM-5催化剂低温去除柴油机碳烟和NO_x

为实现对柴油机碳烟和NOx的低温同步去除,采用柠檬酸络合法制备分子筛负载钙钛矿型金属复合氧化物催化剂,应用X衍射分析仪(XRD)和电镜扫描仪(SEM)对催化剂性能进行表征,并在微型固定床反应器中对催化剂低温去除碳烟和NOx进行活性评价。利用程序升温反应(TPR)技术,进行催化剂活性评价、柴油机负荷和排放等特性实验。结果表明,A位用适量Ce部分取代La,B位用适量Cu部分取代Mn,可使碳颗粒燃烧温度降低,CO2选择性好,NOx转化率升高。La0.4Ce0.6Cu0.2Mn0.8O3/HZSM-5催化剂的最大NOx转化率为81.0%,Ti、Tm和Tf分别为250、350和475℃,表明该催化剂具有较好的催化活性,能在低温条件下去除碳烟和NOx。     

La1-x Cex Cuy Mn1-yO3／HZSM-5催化剂低温去除柴油机碳烟和NOx

为实现对柴油机碳烟和NOx的低温同步去除，采用柠檬酸络合法制备分子筛负载钙钛矿型金属复合氧化物催化剂，应用x衍射分析仪（XRD）和电镜扫描仪（SEM）对催化剂性能进行表征，并在微型固定床反应器中对催化剂低温去除碳烟和NOx进行活性评价。利用程序升温反应（TPR）技术，进行催化剂活性评价、柴油机负荷和排放等特性实验。结果表明，A位用适量Ce部分取代La，B位用适量cu部分取代Mn，可使碳颗粒燃烧温度降低，CO2选择性好，NOx转化率升高。La0.4 Ce0.6 Cu0.2 Mn0.8O3／HZSM-5催化剂的最大NOx转化率为81．0％，Ti、Tm和Tf分别为250、350和475℃，表明该催化剂具有较好的催化活性，能在低温条件下去除碳烟和NOx。     

Evaluation of trichloroethene recovery processes in heterogeneous aquifer cells flushed with biodegradable surfactants

The ability of two biodegradable surfactants, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (Tween 80) and sodium dihexyl sulfosuccinate (Aerosol MA), to recover a representative dense non-aqueous-phase liquid (DNAPL), trichloroethene (TCE), from heterogeneous porous media was evaluated through a combination of batch and aquifer cell experiments. An aqueous solution containing 3.3% Aerosol MA, 8% 2-propanol and 6 g/l CaCl(2) yielded a weight solubilization ratio (WSR) of 1.21 g TCE/g surfactant, with a corresponding liquid-liquid interfacial tension (IFT) of 0.19 dyn/cm. Flushing of aquifer cells containing a TCE-DNAPL source zone with approximately two pore volumes of the AMA formulation resulted in substantial (>30%) mobilization of TCE-DNAPL. However, a TCE mass recovery of 81% was achieved when the aqueous-phase flow rate was sufficient to displace the mobile TCE-DNAPL toward the effluent well. Aqueous solutions of Tween 80 exhibited a greater capacity to solubilize TCE (WSR=1.74 g TCE/g surfactant) and exerted markedly less reduction in IFT (10.4 dyn/cm). These data contradict an accepted empirical correlation used to estimate IFT values from solubilization capacity, and indicate a unique capacity of T80 to form concentrated TCE emulsions. Flushing of aquifer cells with less than 2.5 pore volumes of a 4% T80 solution achieved TCE mass recoveries ranging from 66 to 85%, with only slight TCE-DNAPL mobilization (<5%) occurring when the total trapping number exceeded 2 x 10(-5). These findings demonstrate the ability of Tween 80 and Aerosol MA solutions to efficiently recover TCE from a heterogeneous DNAPL source zone, and the utility of the total trapping number as a design parameter for a priori prediction of DNAPL mobilization and bank angle formation when flushing with low-IFT solutions. Given their potential to stimulate microbial reductive dechlorination at low concentrations, these surfactants are well-suited for remedial action plans that couple aggressive mass removal followed by enhanced bioremediation to treat chlorinated solvent source zones.     

The variation of street air levels of PAH and other mutagenic PAC in relation to regulations of traffic emissions and the impact of atmospheric processes

The occurrence of particle associated PAH and other mutagenic PAC was determined in 1996 in the street air of Copenhagen. In addition, particle extracts were tested for mutagenicity. The measurements were compared with previous measurements in 1992/1993. The levels had decreased in this period. The decrease was caused by an implementation of light diesel fuels for buses and the exchange of older petrol-driven passenger cars with catalystequipped new ones. About 65% of the reduction was caused by the application of the light diesel fuels. Under special conditions, chemical processes in the atmosphere produced many more mutagens than the direct emissions. The concentrations of S-PAC and N-PAC were 10 times lower than those of PAH, while the levels of oxy-PAH were in the same order of magnitude as those of PAH. Benzanthrone, an oxy-PAH, is proposed to be formed in the atmosphere in addition to direct emissions. Benzo(a)pyrene, often applied as an air quality criteria indicator, was photochemically degraded in the atmosphere. A strong increase in the mutagenic activities was observed to coincide with a depletion of benzo(a)pyrene.     

Chloroaromatic pollutants in mussels incubated in two finnish watercourses polluted by industry

Concentrations of different chlorinated compounds were measured in mussels incubated in two polluted watercourses, a river (the River Kymijoki) and a lake (Lake Vanaja) for four weeks in summer 1995. The sum concentrations of polychlorinated phenols (PCP) and biphenyls (PCB) were both about 1 μg/g lipid weight (lw) in Lake Vanaja mussels, while in the River Kymijoki mussels PCPs were non-detectable and PCBs were measured 120 ng/g lIw. The concentrations of toxic polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin (PCDD) and dibenzofuran (PCDF) congeners ranged between <17 and 370 pg/g Iw in Lake Vanaja mussels and between <38 and 11,000 pg/g lw in the River Kymijoki mussels. Polychlorinated diphenyl ethers (PCDE) were detected in the mussels incubated in the River Kymijoki (0.4–1.1 ng/g Iw), but not in those incubated in Lake Vanaja. Polychlorinated phenoxyanisoles (PCPA) were measured 33 ng/g lw and polychlorinated phenoxyphenols (PCPP) 300 ng/g lw in the mussels incubated in the River Kymijoki. PCPAs were also detected in reference samples, which were sediment and pike from the River Kymijoki and Baltic salmon, seal and white-tailed sea eagle.     

Teratological effects of pesticides in vertebrates: a review

Abstract

In the last decades, the use and misuse of pesticides in the agriculture have increased, having a severe impact on ecosystems and their fauna. Although the various effects of pesticides on biodiversity have been already documented in several studies, to our knowledge no consistent overview of the impact of pesticides in vertebrates, both terrestrial and aquatic, is available. In this review, we try to present a concise compilation of the teratogenic effects of pesticides on the different classes of vertebrates – mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.     

Book review

The Pesticide Manual ‐ A World Compendium, 8th Edition, C.R. Worthing, Editor and S.B. Walker, Assistant Editor, British Crop Protection Council, BCPC Publications Sales, Bear Farm, Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 5QE, England. 1987, 1100 pp., UK £50; Overseas £56. ISBN 0–948404–01–9.     

Radionuclides and trace elements in fish collected upstream and downstream of Los Alamos national laboratory and the doses to humans from the consumption of muscle and bone

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine radionuclide and trace element concentrations in bottom‐feeding fish (catfish, carp, and suckers) collected from the confluences of some of the major canyons that cross Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) lands with the Rio Grande (RG) and the potential radiological doses from the ingestion of these fish. Samples of muscle and bone (and viscera in some cases) were analyzed for ³H, ⁹⁰Sr, ¹³⁷Cs, ^totU, ²³⁸Pu, ^239,240Pu, and ²⁴¹Am and Ag, As, Ba, Be, Cr, Cd, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, and Tl. Most radionuclides, with the exception of ⁹⁰Sr, in the muscle plus bone portions of fish collected from LANL canyons/RG were not significantly (p<0.05) higher from fish collected upstream (San Ildefonso/background) of LANL. Strontium‐90 in fish muscle plus bone tissue significantly (p<0.05) increases in concentration starting from Los Alamos Canyon, the most upstream confluence (fish contained 3.4E‐02 pCi g^‐1 [126E‐02 Bq kg^‐1]), to Frijoles Canyon, the most downstream confluence (fish contained 14E‐02 pCi g^‐1 [518E‐02 Bq kg^‐1]). The differences in ⁹⁰Sr concentrations in fish collected downstream and upstream (background) of LANL, however, were very small. Based on the average concentrations (±2SD) of radionuclides in fish tissue from the four LANL confluences, the committed effective dose equivalent from the ingestion of 46 lb (21 kg) (maximum ingestion rate per person per year) of fish muscle plus bone, after the subtraction of background, was 0.1 ± 0.1 mrem y^‐1 (1.0 ± 1.0 μSv y^‐1), and was far below the International Commission on Radiological Protection (all pathway) permissible dose limit of 100 mrem y^‐1 (1000 μSv y^‐1). Of the trace elements that were found above the limits of detection (Ba, Cu, and Hg) in fish muscle collected from the confluences of canyons that cross LANL and the RG, none were in significantly higher (p<0.05) concentrations than in muscle of fish collected from background locations.     

Patterns of volatile metabolites and nonvolatile trichothecenes produced by isolates of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Stachybotrys,Fusarium, Trichoderma,Trichothecium</Emphasis> and <Emphasis Type="Italic">Memnoniella</Emphasis>

We reported previously that trichodiene, a volatile trichothecene derivative, was produced by a Stachybotrys isolate, also known to produce highly cytotoxic, non-volatile, macrocyclic trichothecenes (satrotoxins). We investigated the relationship between the production of trichodiene and various non-volatile trichothecenes for several molds. Volatile metabolites were concentrated by adsorption on Tenax TA and analyzed by GC/MS, while non-volatile metabolites were separated by HPLC, derivatized and analyzed by GC/MS. Stachybotrys chartarum isolates producing macrocyclic trichothecenes secreted significantly larger amounts of trichodiene and other sesquiterpenes than isolates which only produced simple trichothecenes. The amounts of secreted trichodiene were relatively small in all cases. With the exception of Memnoniella, which excreted small amounts of sesquiterpenes, the other isolates produced varying amounts of sesquiterpenes, including trichodiene, as well as simple tricothecenes, no detectable trichodiene, but large amounts of griseofulvin derivatives. In Stachybotrys there is apparently a correlation between trichodiene and macrocyclic trichothecene production. In the remaining isolates, there was no simple relationship between trichodiene and non-volatile trichothecene synthesis. Trichodiene is produced in larger amounts by Stachybotrys isolates, which also produce satratoxins, but it will be difficult to utilize this metabolite to detect toxic isolates in buildings due to the relatively small amounts excreted.     

Knowledge transfer initiative between molecular biologists and environmental researchers and regulators

A Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funded Knowledge Transfer (KT) workshop was held in the United Kingdom (UK) to identify the needs and opportunities in the application of molecular biology and ‘omics’ techniques to environmental monitoring and risk assessment. Attendees highlighted a lack of effective communication between end-users and researchers as well as difficulties with data interpretation as reasons behind the slow uptake of molecular biology and omics techniques. A number of promising areas in which new techniques could be implemented at a practical level in the very near future were identified, thereby raising the profile of these recent technologies and providing vital proof of concept work. Molecular taxonomy, bacterial source tracking and pre-screening of chemicals for potential toxicities were all viewed as areas in which omics and molecular techniques could have immediate value, with the aim of reducing cost, increasing efficiency and providing more comprehensive data of improved quality.     

The chemical stability of formulations of some hydrolyzable insecticides in aqueous mixtures with hydrolysis catalysts

Abstract

The active ingredients in commercial formulations of malathion, oxamyl, carbaryl, diazinon, and chlorpyrifos diluted to “spray tank”; concentrations with buffered distilled or natural water of pH 4–9 were stable for at least 24 hr. Formulations of trichlorfon were not stable at pH 7 or above but disappearance rates were slower than for the pure chemical in homogeneous solution. Cupric ion was observed to be an effective catalyst for the hydrolysis of a variety of pure organophosphorus insecticides but did not catalyze hydrolysis of the active ingredients of the formulations examined. Increasing the dilution of the formulation increased the susceptibility of malathion, oxamyl, and carbaryl to hydrolysis.     

Organochlorine compounds in a three-step terrestrial food chain

The concentrations of 15 organochlorine chemicals (PCBs and pesticides) were studied in a Central European oak wood food chain system: Great tit (Parus major), caterpillars (Tortrix viridana, Operophtera brumata, Erannis defoliaria), and oak-leaves (Quercus robur). Juvenile tits receive organochlorines from the mother via egg transfer and, eventually to a greater extent, from the caterpillar food source during nestling period. The concentrations of PCB 153 (2,2′,4,4′,5,5′-hexachlorobiphenyl, the most abundant in this study) was found in leaf material at ca. 1 ng/g, in caterpillars 10 ng/g, and in bird eggs 170 ng/g on an average and on a dry mass basis.