Performance of the partition-limited model on predicting ryegrass uptake of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Accurate modeling of the uptake and accumulation behavior of organic contaminants like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in plants is essential to assess crop contamination and subsequent human exposure. In this study, the performance of a partition-limited model on predicting ryegrass uptake of PAHs (acenaphthene, fluorene, phenanthrene and pyrene) from water was evaluated and the major factors were examined. It was found that model predictions of PAH concentrations in roots and shoots of ryegrass were all within an order of magnitude of the observed values with the differences between estimated and measured concentrations less than 42.1% for roots and 78.4% for shoots. Since the model considered soil/water-plant pathway only, it was inevitable that simulated concentrations in shoots suffered a bigger error than those in roots due to the influence of foliar uptake, the other important pathway for PAHs. If the impact of foliar uptake was excluded, the accuracy of simulated shoot concentrations would be greatly enhanced, with the maximum prediction error reduced from 78.4% to 47.1% for pyrene. Other factors aside from foliar uptake were also examined, including aqueous PAH concentrations, uptake time, plant composition and chemical properties. These factors were found to influence the model performance generally through acting on the quasi-equilibrium factor (alpha(pt)). Results from this study substantiated the utility of this partition-limited model for vegetation-uptake assessment, and then provided some testimony valuable for the modification of a model with a better performance.     

Levels and source of organochlorine pesticides in surface waters of Qiantang River, China

Qiantang River is a typical river used for drinking water source, flowing through agricultural area in east China. Surface water samples at 45 sampling sites from the river were collected and analyzed for 13 organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) during six surveys in 2 years of 2005–2006. Sediments, soils, farmland runoff water and dry/wet deposition of this region were also measured for their OCPs residue in order to know possible source of OCPs contamination. The total OCPs concentrations in surface water were 7.68–615.2 ng/l. β-HCH, δ-HCH, Aldrin, Heptachlor, Heptachlor epoxide are the major OCPs in water. The maximum levels of OCPs in water were found in July, while significantly lower OCP concentrations were measured in January. Significant linear correlation was found between the concentration of HCH and that of total 13 OCPs in water. The measured OCP concentrations in sediments, soils, farmland runoff water and dry/wet deposition are discussed in relation to concentrations and patterns found in the surface water. Comparison of OCP levels in sediments and soils led to conclusion that erosion of soil contribute significantly to the contamination of water. The OCPs dry and wet deposition to water body was estimated to 0.49 and 0.86 ton/year, respectively. The ratio of α/γ-HCH and (DDE+DDD)/∑DDT in environmental matrix indicated there probably existed new OCPs input of lindane and dicofol into the river.     

Levels, sources, and health risks of carbonyls in residential indoor air in Hangzhou, China

Concentrations of formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acetone, propionaldehyde, i-pentanal, and butyraldehyde in residential indoor air in Hangzhou were determined. The mean concentration of the total carbonyl compounds in summer was 222.6 μg/m³, higher than that in winter (68.5 μg/m³). The concentration of a specific carbonyl in indoor air was higher than the outdoor air measurement, indicating the release of carbonyls from the indoor sources. Formaldehyde and acetone were the most abundant carbonyls detected in summer and winter, respectively. Multiple regression analysis indicated that carbonyl concentrations in residential indoor air depended on the age of decoration and furniture, as well as their concentrations in outdoor air. In addition, a primary estimation showed that the health risks of carbonyls in summer were higher than those in winter.     

应用多孔玻璃膜分离水中纳米有机胶体质的研究

应用新型的硼硅酸多孔玻璃膜（porous glass)于错流超滤（cross-flow ultrafiltration）系统中，分离出30－300nm有机质胶体。分别试验孔径为30nm、50nm和100nm等多孔玻璃膜对一些标准有机大分子的截留率。实验结果显示过滤溶液的酸度、温度、盐度对该分离膜的分离性能影响甚微。     

古田山国家级自然保护区黄山松群落特征及物种多样性研究

通过对黄山松群落特征及物种多样性进行分析,结果表明,古田山自然保护区黄山松群落植物种类较丰富,科属组成分散,区系成分较复杂。从属的地理成分来看,温带分布的属多于热带分布的属。群落的生活型以高位芽植物为主,地下芽植物次之。该群落叶的性质以小型叶、单叶、草质、非全缘为主。群落垂直结构复杂,地上成层现象明显,可分为乔木层、灌木层和草本层,并有一定数量的层间植物。乔木层、灌木层和草本层的物种多样性大小依次为灌木层>乔木层>草本层。     

间歇噪声主观烦恼度研究

为研究时域参数改变对间歇噪声主观烦恼度的影响,采用成对比较法,在70phon和75phon两个响度级下,对125～4000Hz各倍频程中心频率下间歇性纯音的主观烦恼度进行了实验研究.结果表明,频率、响度相同的间歇性纯音,其烦恼度与持续时间、间隔时间具有较好的关联度,持续时间相同,间隔时间越短,烦恼度越大;间隔时间相同,持续时间越长,烦恼度越大;连续纯音比间歇性纯音的烦恼度更高.通过对具有连续谱特征的间歇噪声的主观烦恼度研究,发现其与间歇性纯音的上述实验结果相一致.另外,在响度级、持续时间和间隔时间相同时,对250r～4000Hz的间歇性纯音,频率越高,烦恼度越大,但对250Hz以下的间歇性纯音,125Hz比250Hz烦恼度更大.     

Low-temperature VOCs oxidation performance of Pt/zeolites catalysts with hierarchical pore structure

Different zeolites supported Pt catalysts with micro-mesoporous structure were prepared by organic base tetrapropylammonium hydroxide (TPAOH) treatment and their catalytic oxidation activity for various volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were evaluated. The results reveal that the synergistic effect between Pt nanoparticles and surface acid sites plays an important role in VOCs low-temperature removal. The small size and high dispersion of Pt nanoparticles on the surface of the zeolites would promote the catalytic oxidation of aromatics and alkanes over the Pt/zeolite catalysts, while strong acidity and abundant acid sites of catalysts are in favour of the oxidation of the VOCs containing N and O heteroatoms. In addition, it was found that Pt/ZSM-5 catalyst exhibits the highest oxidation activity for various VOCs low-temperature removal amongst all the catalysts due to the balance of both Pt dispersion and abundant acid sites in the catalyst. This comprehensive consideration should be very helpful when designing and preparing novel catalysts for the low-temperature removal of VOCs.     

微囊藻毒素含量与自然水体环境影响因子的相关性

研究了太湖流域湖州段、杭州市贴沙河和某水华池塘等自然水体的微囊藻毒素水平,利用相关性分析、主成分分析、聚类分析等统计方法,探讨了自然水体中微囊藻毒素MCLR和MCRR与环境影响因子的相关性.结果表明,3处水体的微囊藻毒素MCLR水平为0.049～12.30μg/L,MCRR为0.032～7.90μg/L,底层水中微囊藻毒素的含量显著高于表层水;水体中MCLR的平均浓度与TN、NH₄⁺-N、NO₂^--N和TP呈显著正相关(p<0.01),与水温、DO和氮磷比呈显著负相关(p<0.01),MCRR的平均浓度与NO₃^--N和氮磷比呈显著正相关(p<0.01),与pH、DOC、高锰酸盐指数、光密度呈显著负相关(p<0.01);TP和NO₂^--N是影响MCLR生物合成的主导因子,NO₃^--N和氮磷比是影响MCRR生物合成的重要因子;NO₂^--N和NO₃^--N可能分别是MCLR和MCRR生物合成中利用的主要无机氮源.     

Catalytic degradation of Orange II by UV-Fenton with hydroxyl-Fe-pillared bentonite in water

Although homogeneous photo-Fenton system is a very efficient method for organic wastewater treatment, it suffers from costly pH adjustment as well as difficult separation of catalysts from aqueous in practical application. Through cation exchange reaction, hydroxyl-Fe-pillared bentonite (H-Fe-P-B) was successfully prepared as a solid catalyst for UV-Fenton to degrade non-biodegradable azo-dye Orange II. Compared with raw bentonite, the content of iron, interlamellar distance and external surface area of H-Fe-P-B increased remarkably. H-Fe-P-B had good photosensitivity and catalyst reactivity. And the catalytic activity of H-Fe-P-B for H(2)O(2) came from hydroxyl-Fe between sheets rather than Fe(3+) or Fe(2+) in tetrahedral or octahedral sheets of bentonite. In UVA-H(2)O(2) system, H(2)O(2) could destroy the azo bond of excited Orange II molecules but could not effectively mineralize it. After 120 min treatment, 83% discoloration was obtained while only 2% of TOC was removed. When H-Fe-P-B was used as catalyst, a significant degradation of Orange II was observed at the same condition as UVA-H(2)O(2) system. Almost 100% discoloration and more than 60% TOC removal of Orange II could be achieved after 120 min treatment. Because of the strong surface acidity and the electronegativity of H-Fe-P-B, the pH range of this catalyst in the Orange II discoloration could be extended up to 9.5. And this catalyst showed good stability during Orange II degradation in water in wide range of pH (3.0-9.5). These results indicated that the H-Fe-P-B was a promising catalyst for UV-Fenton system.     

弹卡式连接预应力混凝土方桩接头抗拉性能研究

为了解决预制混凝土桩现场拼接工作量大、接头易腐蚀等问题,创新研发了弹卡式连接预应力混凝土方桩接头。通过单个弹卡连接件的拉伸试验以及3种常用桩型方桩接头试件的足尺度抗拉性能试验,研究该方桩接头的抗拉承载力、变形延性以及破坏特征。结果表明:单个弹卡连接件的极限抗拉承载力大于150 kN,涂满环氧树脂后其极限抗拉承载力、变形延性和整体性均有所提高;弹卡式连接预应力混凝土方桩接头试件的极限抗拉承载力试验值均大于其桩身极限抗拉承载力规范公式计算值;方桩接头试件的破坏形式有桩身受拉破坏和弹卡连接接头受拉破坏两种;建立的数值模型可以较好地模拟方桩接头试件从加载到破坏全过程,模拟得到的极限抗拉承载力与试验结果相接近。