木质纤维素/蒙脱土纳米复合材料对Cr(Ⅵ)吸附性能研究

利用X射线衍射(XRD)和扫描电镜(SEM)方法,对木质纤维素/蒙脱土纳米复合材料的结构进行表征,并研究了溶液pH、Cr(Ⅵ)初始浓度、吸附时间和吸附温度对木质纤维素/蒙脱土纳米复合材料吸附Cr(Ⅵ)的影响.结果表明:(1)木质纤维素和蒙脱土复合后形成了插层一剥离型的纳米复合材料；(2)在溶液pH为2、Cr(Ⅵ)初始质量浓度为100mg/L、吸附温度为30℃、吸附时间为180 min的条件下,木质纤维素/蒙脱土纳米复合材料对Cr(Ⅵ)的吸附量达5.72mg/g;(3)木质纤维素/蒙脱土纳米复合材料对Cr(Ⅵ)的吸附符合伪二级动力学模型和Freundlich吸附等温式.     

不同黏土对盐酸环丙沙星和诺氟沙星的吸附特性

研究了不同振荡时间、溶液pH和金属离子浓度条件下,蒙脱土和硅藻土对水溶液中盐酸环丙沙星和诺氟沙星的吸附特性及其吸附动力学。结果表明,蒙脱土和硅藻土对抗生素的吸附均在4 h达到吸附平衡;强酸、强碱均有利于蒙脱土对盐酸环丙沙星的吸附,中性和碱性不利于蒙脱土对诺氟沙星的吸附;pH的升高不利于硅藻土对盐酸环丙沙星的吸附,强酸、强碱条件有利于硅藻土对诺氟沙星的吸附。pH≤6时,Na+和K+对吸附效果影响不大;pH=10时,Na+和K+显著降低2种吸附剂对抗生素的去除率。Ni2+有利于蒙脱土吸附盐酸环丙沙星,但不利于吸附诺氟沙星,不利于硅藻土在中性条件对抗生素的吸附。由吸附动力学可知,2种吸附剂对抗生素的吸附过程均符合准二级动力学模型。     

虾壳粉对水溶液中阴、阳离子型染料的吸附

采用废弃虾壳制备吸附剂处理含刚果红或亚甲基蓝的溶液。考察了温度、吸附时间、初始浓度、吸附剂投加量和初始溶液pH对吸附效果的影响并构建了去除率预测模型,并对吸附等温线、吸附动力学和吸附热力学进行系统研究。结果表明:虾壳粉对刚果红和亚甲基蓝的吸附分别在24 h和4 h时达到平衡,平衡吸附量随吸附时间、初始浓度及吸附剂投加量的增加而增大;刚果红平衡吸附量随pH升高而增大,亚甲基蓝平衡吸附量几乎不随pH变化。在15℃下,吸附剂投加量为1 g·L~(-1),刚果红吸附的最优条件为接触时间24 h、pH=4,在该条件下,虾壳粉对刚果红的饱和吸附量为276.64 mg·g~(-1);亚甲基蓝吸附的最优条件为接触时间4 h、pH=12,在该条件下,虾壳粉对刚果红的饱和吸附量为1.44 mg·g~(-1);虾壳粉对2种染料的吸附过程以物理吸附为主,符合准二级动力学方程。虾壳粉对阴离子型染料的吸附效果较优,对阳离子型染料有一定吸附性能,是一种经济高效的染料废水吸附材料。     

凹凸棒土对腐殖酸的低温吸附性能研究

首次研究凹凸棒土对饮用水中腐殖酸的低温吸附性能,考察5℃条件下,吸附时间与腐殖酸初始浓度、吸附剂投加量、pH对凹凸棒土吸附腐殖酸的影响,确定吸附剂的吸附等温线、吸附动力学和热力学等相关理论参数,研究凹凸棒土对腐殖酸的吸附性能与机理。结果表明,江苏盱眙凹凸棒土在温度5℃、pH=4、水中腐殖酸初始浓度为5 mg/L,投加量为15 g/L的条件下,吸附180 min后对腐殖酸的去除率可达97.26%。凹凸棒土对腐殖酸的吸附符合二级吸附动力学方程与Freundlich吸附等温式,吸附过程由孔隙内扩散过程控制,吸附为自发的吸热过程,包括物理吸附与化学吸附。根据Fre-undlich吸附等温式拟合计算,5℃、pH=7时理论最大吸附量为9 mg/g,说明凹凸棒土对于低温饮用水中腐殖酸具有良好的吸附效果。     

季铵纤维素对苋菜红染料的吸附特性研究

采用季铵醚化法制备季铵纤维素,研究季铵纤维素对苋菜红染料(AR)的吸附特性及其再生利用性能。结果表明:季铵纤维素的阳离子度与醚化剂用量呈正相关,季铵纤维素QC-7为最佳AR吸附剂;QC-7吸附AR以单分子层化学吸附为主,其吸附过程符合伪二级动力学模型,等温吸附曲线可用Langmuir和D-R等温吸附模型较好描述;QC-7对AR的吸附能力较强,在AR初始质量浓度为100mol/L、pH为7、QC-7投加量为100mg/L、温度为25℃、吸附90min时的饱和吸附量约为360mg/g,且QC-7对AR的吸附具有较宽pH适用范围(3~9)。依次经0.10mol/L NaOH解吸、0.1mol/L HCl再生的QC-7吸附效果良好,8次循环利用后的QC-7对AR的吸附量可达335.2mg/g,再生率超过90%。     

核桃壳对模拟废水中Cu~(2+)的吸附性能研究

采用核桃壳作为吸附剂,对模拟废水中的Cu2+进行吸附去除,考察了吸附剂粒径、水样初始pH、吸附剂用量、Cu2+初始浓度、吸附时间等因素对Cu2+吸附效果的影响,确定最佳吸附参数,并进行了吸附动力学和吸附等温线分析。结果表明:最佳吸附参数为核桃壳吸附剂粒径1.25~1.60mm、水样初始pH 5.0、吸附剂用量2.5g,Cu2+初始质量浓度20mg/L、吸附时间360min,在此条件下100mL水样在200r/min、25℃条件下吸附的Cu2+去除率达70%以上,吸附量约为0.702mg/g;本实验过程采用伪二级动力学方程的拟合更好,R2均在0.9以上,Cu2+吸附速率与其浓度的二次方成正比;Langmuir方程可以较好地描述核桃壳吸附剂对Cu2+的吸附过程,此吸附过程是单分子层的吸附。     

生物膜细菌藻酸盐对Cu2+的吸附动力学研究

以生物膜中提取的细菌藻酸盐为原料制备藻酸钙为吸附剂,对水溶液中的Cu2+进行了吸附动力学研究.试验结果表明,吸附时间、溶液初始pH和吸附剂投加量对藻酸钙吸附Cu2+影响显著.当溶液初始pH为4.0、Cu2+初始质量浓度为100 mg/L、吸附剂投加量为0.7 g/L时,藻酸钙对Cu2+的平衡吸附量为56.15 mg/g.水溶液中Cu2+在藻酸钙上的吸附动力学过程可用准二级动力学方程来模拟.吸附等温线研究表明,藻酸钙吸附Cu2+的过程可用Langmuir和Freundlich模型来描述.100 mmol/L 乙二胺四乙酸(EDTA)可有效解吸95.6%的Cu2+,实现Cu2+的回收与吸附剂的重复利用.     

发酵麸皮对酸性含铬废水中Cr(Ⅵ)的吸附与解吸研究

以发酵行业产生的发酵麸皮废弃物为生物吸附剂处理酸性含铬废水中的Cr(Ⅵ),研究了pH、吸附时间、Cr(Ⅵ)初始浓度、发酵麸皮投加量对Cr(Ⅵ)吸附效果的影响,确定发酵麸皮吸附去除Cr(Ⅵ)的适宜条件。分别以NaOH、HCl、NaCl为解吸剂处理吸附饱和的发酵麸皮,利用正交实验研究解吸剂种类、解吸时间、解吸剂浓度、发酵麸皮投加量等因素对Cr(Ⅵ)解吸效果的影响。结果表明,在强酸条件下发酵麸皮对Cr(Ⅵ)的吸附效果最好,发酵麸皮吸附Cr(Ⅵ)的适宜条件为pH=1,吸附时间90min,Cr(Ⅵ)初始质量浓度20mg/L,发酵麸皮投加量0.35g。发酵麸皮解吸Cr(Ⅵ)的正交实验结果表明,最佳解吸条件为以0.20mol/L NaOH为解吸剂,发酵麸皮投加量0.50g,解吸时间60min。各因素对Cr(Ⅵ)解吸效果的影响程度排序为解吸剂种类解吸时间解吸剂摩尔浓度发酵麸皮投加量。吸附饱和后的发酵麸皮可以通过解吸再生,但再生第4次已经失去了重复利用的价值。     

改性菌丝体对Ni2+的吸附特性研究

通过专利对菌丝体进行了改性.所制备的改性菌丝体对重金属离子具有良好的吸附效果.结果表明,其对Ni2+的吸附容量63.2 mg/g(初始水溶液中Ni2+浓度为200 mg/L),是甲壳素吸附剂的3.3倍(19.1 mg/g),与壳聚糖吸附剂相比吸附容量提高了135%,与D751与南开152相比吸附容量非常接近.用0.5%-0.2%的解吸剂便可以完全解吸,能够重复使用达6次以上.本文还研究了改性菌丝体对Ni2+的吸附过程中重要的影响因素,结果发现,在微碱性(pH=8-9)条件下,改性菌丝体可以把初始浓度高达800 mg/L的Ni2+溶液一次性降低到17 mg/L,为改性菌丝体在工业废水处理中的应用奠定了良好的基础.     

木质素基水凝胶对亚甲基蓝染料的吸附性能

以木质素磺酸钠(LS-Na)、2-丙烯酰胺基-2-甲基丙磺酸(AMPS)、丙烯酸(AA)为原料,采用微波辐射法,通过接枝共聚反应合成了生物质LS-g-PAMPS/AA水凝胶吸附剂,利用FTIR分析了水凝胶的结构。研究了吸附剂用量、染料初始浓度、吸附时间对亚甲基蓝(MB)染料的吸附性能的影响,结果显示,在MB初始浓度为1 000 mg/L,吸附剂为0.1 g时,吸附量和吸附率分别达1 914 mg/g和95%。平衡吸附数据满足Langmuir吸附等温模型,吸附动力学曲线较好地符合准二级动力学反应模型。木质素水凝胶对MB染料废水具有显著的吸附效果,可以作为阳离了染料废水处理用的生物质吸附剂。     

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.     

A History of Dry Cleaners and Sources of Solvent Releases from Dry Cleaning Equipment

Approximately 25, 000-35, 000 dry cleaning facilities currently operate in the U.S. The release of perchloroethylene and other solvents from these establishments represents a major source of soil and groundwater contamination. The manner in which dry cleaning solvents escape from dry cleaning plants is, for all practical purposes, identical for chlorinated and petroleum hydrocarbon solvents and is related to one of the following events: the catastrophic failure of a component of the dry cleaning system, the improper installation, operation or maintenance of the dry cleaning equipment or a combination of all of these causes. Acceptable customs, codes and regulations can also dictate what is authorized for operation of a dry cleaning facility in a particular community, geographic area during a particular time frame. Environmental litigation dealing with the origin of a solvent release from dry cleaners tends to focus on the design and manufacture of dry cleaning industry machines such as washers, washer extractors, tumblers, solvent filters, water separators, stills and spotting boards. A thorough analysis of the daily operations of dry cleaners often reveals that poor maintenance, failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions and the actions of the operator are the most likely causes of soil and groundwater pollution. In order to forensically evaluate the most probable origins of a solvent release and to examine issues regarding liability, a thorough understanding of the history of dry cleaning and a detailed analysis of the operation and maintenance of the dry cleaning equipment are necessary. The discovery of solvent plumes in the vicinity of dry cleaning plants may suggest that the solvent source is the dry cleaning plant; however, the presence of these plumes does not necessarily indicate that the dry cleaning equipment was defectively designed or manufactured. A thorough review of the type of equipment used over the life of the dry cleaning plant and verifiable solvent mileage records frequently indicates that operators of the plant have disposed of solvent and contaminated solids into the municipal sewer or on ground surfaces.     

Malathion-induced sublethal toxicity on the intestine of cricket frog (Fejervarya limnocharis)

The effect of malathion [diethyl(dimethoxythiophosphorylthio)succinate] at sublethal concentration (0.006 ppm) on intestinal parameters of cricket frog (Fejervarya limnocharis) was studied for 24 hrs to 240 hrs of exposure and remarkable histopathological alterations were observed. The study on intestinal parameters revealed acute pathological conditions in the intestinal wall. The toxic effect became evident as the cytoplasm of the cells disintegrated and the cells became empty and vacuolated. The cell membranes were also ruptured. Degenerative changes of the absorptive surface (villi) of the intestine in the different periods of exposure were pronounced. Severe atrophic nature (necrotic mucosa) of the intestine began from 48 hrs onwards to 96 hrs of exposure.     

Nitrogen leaching and acidification during 19 years of NH₄NO₃ additions to a coniferous-forested catchment at Gårdsjön, Sweden (NITREX)

The role of nitrogen (N) in acidification of soil and water has become relatively more important as the deposition of sulphur has decreased. Starting in 1991, we have conducted a whole-catchment experiment with N addition at Gårdsjön, Sweden, to investigate the risk of N saturation. We have added 41 kg N ha⁻¹ yr⁻¹ as NH₄NO₃ to the ambient 9 kg N ha⁻¹ yr⁻¹ in fortnightly doses by means of sprinkling system. The fraction of input N lost to runoff has increased from 0% to 10%. Increased concentrations of NO₃ in runoff partially offset the decreasing concentrations of SO₄ and slowed ecosystem recovery from acid deposition. From 1990-2002, about 5% of the total N input went to runoff, 44% to biomass, and the remaining 51% to soil. The soil N pool increased by 5%. N deposition enhanced carbon (C) sequestration at a mean C/N ratio of 42-59 g g⁻¹.     

Detection and occurrence of pentachlorophenol residues in chicken liver and fat

Abstract

A method for the detection of pentachlorophenol (PCP) residues in chicken liver and fat is presented. A detection limit of 0.002 mg/kg was achieved. Recoveries from liver and fat were in the range 82–88% and 95–97%, respectively.

Low level residues of PCP were found in all 1072 liver and 723 fat samples. These levels were <0.010 mg/kg in 92.7% of the fat and 75.6% of the livers. Only 0.75% of the liver samples had PCP levels>0.1 mg/kg. None of the more toxic impurities of PCP were detected in the chicken tissues.     

The efficiency of tobacco Bel-W3 and native species for ozone biomonitoring in subtropical climate, as revealed by histo-cytochemical techniques

We aimed to verify whether hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) accumulation and cell death are detected early in three bioindicators of ozone (O₃), Nicotiana tabacum ‘Bel-W3’, Ipomoea nil ‘Scarlet O’Hara’ and Psidium guajava ‘Paluma’, and whether environmental factors also affect those microscopic markers. The three species were exposed to chronic levels of O₃ in a subtropical area and a histo-cytochemical technique that combines 3,3′-diaminobenzidine (DAB) with Evans blue staining was used in the assessments. The three species accumulated H₂O₂, but a positive correlation with O₃ concentration was only observed in N. tabacum. A positive correlation between O₃ and cellular death was also observed in N. tabacum. In I. nil and P. guajava, environmental factors were responsible for symptoms at the microscopic level, especially in P. guajava. We conclude that the most appropriate and least appropriate bioindicator plant for O₃ monitoring in the subtropics are N. tabacum ‘Bel-W3’ and P. guajava ‘Paluma’, respectively.     

Climate and land-use changes affecting river sediment and brown trout in alpine countries—a review

Background, aim, and scope

Catch decline of freshwater fish has been recorded in several countries. Among the possible causes, habitat change is discussed. This article focuses on potentially increased levels of fine sediments going to rivers and their effects on gravel-spawning brown trout. Indications of increased erosion rates are evident from land-use change in agriculture, changes in forest management practices, and from climate change. The latter induces an increase in air and river water temperatures, reduction in permafrost, changes in snow dynamics and an increase in heavy rain events. As a result, an increase in river sediment is likely. Suspended sediment may affect fish health and behaviour directly. Furthermore, sediment loads may clog gravel beds impeding fish such as brown trout from spawning and reducing recruitment rates. To assess the potential impact on fine sediments, knowledge of brown trout reproductive needs and the effects of sediment on brown trout health were evaluated.

Approach

We critically reviewed the literature and included results from ongoing studies to answer the following questions, focusing on recent decades and rivers in alpine countries.

Have climate change and land-use change increased erosion and sediment loads in rivers?

Do we have indications of an increase in riverbed clogging?

Are there indications of direct or indirect effects on brown trout from increased suspended sediment concentrations in rivers or from an increase in riverbed clogging?

Results

Rising air temperatures have led to more intensive precipitation in winter months, earlier snow melt in spring, and rising snow lines and hence to increased erosion. Intensification of land use has supported erosion in lowland and pre-alpine areas in the second half of the twentieth century. In the Alps, however, reforestation of abandoned land at high altitudes might reduce the erosion risk while intensification on the lower, more easily accessible slopes increases erosion risk. Data from laboratory experiments show that suspended sediments affect the health and behaviour of fish when available in high amounts. Point measurements in large rivers indicate no common lethal threat and suspended sediment is rarely measured continuously in small rivers. However, effects on fish can be expected under environmentally relevant conditions. River bed clogging impairs the reproductive performance of gravel-spawning fish.

Discussion

Overall, higher erosion and increased levels of fine sediment going into rivers are expected in future. Additionally, sediment loads in rivers are suspected to have considerably impaired gravel bed structure and brown trout spawning is impeded. Timing of discharge is put forward and is now more likely to affect brown trout spawning than in previous decades.

Conclusions

Reports on riverbed clogging from changes in erosion and fine sediment deposition patterns, caused by climate change and land-use change are rare. This review identifies both a risk of increases in climate erosive forces and fine sediment loads in rivers of alpine countries. Increased river discharge and sediment loads in winter and early spring could be especially harmful for brown trout reproduction and development of young life stages. Recently published studies indicate a decline in trout reproduction from riverbed clogging in many rivers in lowlands and alpine regions. However, the multitude of factors in natural complex ecosystems makes it difficult to address a single causative factor.

Recommendations and perspectives

Further investigations into the consequences of climate change and land-use change on river systems are needed. Small rivers, of high importance for the recruitment of gravel-spawning fish, are often neglected. Studies on river bed clogging are rare and the few existing studies are not comparable. Thus, there is a strong need for the development of methods to assess sediment input and river bed clogging. As well, studies on the effects to fish from suspended sediments and consequences of gravel beds clogging under natural conditions are urgently needed.     

Rapid assays for environmental and biological monitoring

Abstract

Rapid, inexpensive, sensitive, and selective enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) now are utilized in environmental science. In this laboratory, many ELISAs have been developed for pesticides and other toxic substances and also for their metabolites. Compounds for which ELISAs have recently been devised include insecticides (organophosphates, carbaryl, pyrethroids, and fenoxycarb), herbicides (s‐triazines, arylureas, triclopyr, and bromacil), fungicides (myclobutanil), TCDD, and metabolites of naphthalene and toluene. New rapid assays have been developed for mercury.