Adsorption of lead on multi-walled carbon nanotubes with different outer diameters and oxygen contents: Kinetics, isotherms and thermodynamics

The effects of different outer diameters and surface oxygen contents on the adsorption of heavy metals onto six types of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were investigated in an aqueous solution and lead was chosen as a model metal ion. The results indicated that the percentage removal and adsorption capacity of lead remarkably increased with decreasing outer diameter due to larger specific surface area (SSA). The SSA-normalized maximum adsorption capacity (qm /SSA) and SSA-normalized adsorption coefficient (Kd /SSA) were strongly positively correlated with surface oxygen content, implying that lead adsorption onto MWCNTs significantly increases with the rise of oxygen content and decreases with decreasing SSA. The calculated thermodynamic parameters indicated that adsorption of lead on MWCNTs was endothermic and spontaneous. When the oxygen content of MWCNTs increased from 2.0% to 5.9%, the standard free energy (△ G0 ) became more negative, which implied that the oxygenated functional groups increased the adsorption affinity of MWCNTs for lead. Through calculation of enthalpy (△ H0 ), G0 and free energy of adsorption (Ea ), lead adsorption onto MWCNTs was recognized as a chemisorption process. The chemical interaction between lead and the phenolic groups of MWCNTs could be one of the main adsorption mechanisms due to highly positive correlations between the phenolic groups and K d /SSA or q m /SSA.     

Phytoremediation potential of charophytes: Bioaccumulation and toxicity studies of cadmium, lead and zinc

The ability for usage of common freshwater charophytes,Chara aculeolata and Nitella opaca in removal of cadmium (Cd),lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) from wastewater was examined.C.aculeolata and N.opaca were exposed to various concentrations of Cd (0.25 and 0.5 mg/L),Pb (5 and 10 mg/L) and Zn (5 and 10 mg/L) solutions under hydroponic conditions for 6 days.C.aculeolata was more tolerant of Cd and Pb than N.opaca.The relative growth rate of N.opaca was drastically reduced at high concentrations of Cd and Pb although both were tolerant of Zn.Both macroalgae showed a reduction in chloroplast,chlorophyll and carotenoid content after Cd and Pb exposure,while Zn exposure had little effects.The bioaccumulation of both Cd and Pb was higher in N.opaca (1544.3 μg/g at 0.5 mg/L Cd,21657.0 μg/g at 10 mg/L Pb) whereas higher Zn accumulation was observed in C.aculeolata (6703.5 μg/g at 10 mg/L Zn).In addition,high bioconcentration factor values (> 1000) for Cd and Pb were observed in both species.C.aculeolata showed higher percentage of Cd and Pb removal (> 95%) than N.opaca and seemed to be a better choice for Cd and Pb removal from wastewater due to its tolerance to these metals.     

Simultaneous preconcentration of cadmium and lead in water samples with silica gel and determination by flame atomic absorption spectrometry

A new method that utilizes pretreated silica gel as an adsorbent has been developed for simultaneous preconcentration of trace Cd(II) and Pb(II) prior to the measurement by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. The effects of pH, the shaking time, the elution condition and the coexisting ions on the separation/preconcentration conditions of analytes were investigated. Under optimized conditions, the static adsorption capacity of Cd(II) and Pb(II) were 45.5 and 27.1mg/g, the relative standard deviations were 3.2% and 1.7% (for n = 11), and the limits of detection obtained were 4.25 and 0.60 ng/mL, respectively. The method was validated by analyzing the certified reference materials GBW 07304a (stream sediment) and successfully applied to the analysis of various treated wastewater samples with satisfactory results.     

重金属絮凝剂PEX对水中铅的去除性能研究

在合成高分子重金属絮凝剂聚乙烯亚胺基黄原酸钠(PEX)的基础上,研究了该絮凝剂处理含铅离子废水的效能,并对一些影响因素进行了考查。研究结果表明:高分子重金属絮凝剂PEX对铅离子的捕集效率较高,去除率可达90%以上;pH值对PEX去除铅离子有一定的影响,pH=5.0时去除效果最好;Mg2+﹑Ca2+、EDTA、柠檬酸、焦磷酸钠以及致浊物质的存在均能促进铅离子的去除;絮体残渣稳定性好,金属离子易回收,回收率可达到70.0%。     

顶空／气相色谱-质谱法测定水中四乙基铅

建立了顶空,气相色谱-质谱法测定水中四乙基铅方法。水样中的四乙基铅直接顶空进样,质谱分析。实验结果表明,在0．10-5．00μg几范围内线性关系良好,方法检出限为0．02μg/L,得到了良好的分离效果与较高的灵敏度和精密度。方法简便快捷,能达到《生活饮用水卫生规范》（GB/T5750．8—2006）中规定的要求。     

武汉市幼儿园降尘Pb污染特征及其生物有效性

幼儿园降尘铅污染是儿童对环境铅暴露的重要途径.从武汉市不同功能区幼儿园采集69个降尘样品,分析了其中铅的含量与空间分布,同时根据体外模拟实验方法（PBET）研究降尘中铅的生物可给行,目的是阐明武汉市幼儿园降尘铅的分布特征、污染程度,评估降尘中的铅对人体（尤其是儿童）的生物有效性.结果表明,武汉市幼儿园降尘中全铅含量为36.3～1 523mg.kg-1,平均值为169 mg.kg-1;与国内外部分城市对比发现,武汉市降尘中铅含量水平较低.武汉市降尘中铅分布空间差异大,局部污染严重.降尘铅在胃和小肠阶段的生物可给性分别为35%±15%和7.6%±5.8%.采用国际上认可度较高的综合暴露吸收生物动力学模型（IEUBK）,预测儿童（0～6）岁群体环境铅暴露后血铅几何均值2.73μg.dL-1;超过10μg.dL-1的概率〈0.001%,超过5μg.dL-1的概率为3.32%.     

原子吸收分光光度法测定水中铅的不确定度评定

对GB/T 7475-1987《水质铜、铅、锌、镉的测定》〔1〕原子吸收分光光度法测定水中铅的测量不确定度进行了评定。通过测量重复性、滴定管、移液管、标准溶液浓度等影响测量结果的不确定度分量的分析和量化,求得水中铅测定结果的相对合成标准不确定度。     

我国典型铅锌选矿企业尾矿产生及综合利用分析

通过对我国6家典型铅锌选矿企业铅锌尾矿产生情况的调研及现场采样测试分析,掌握典型企业铅锌尾矿的产生、理化性质及综合利用情况,推算出不同品位铅锌原矿吨产品铅锌尾矿的产生系数,并结合我国铅锌选矿行业及铅锌尾矿综合利用现状,提出适合我国国情的对策建议。     

环境空气中铅监测的质量控制

环境空气中铅测定受到诸多因素的影响,为了保证监测结果的准确可靠,在实际监测工作中必须加强质量控制。本文根据有关资料,并结合多年从事环境监测工作的经验,从基础条件、采样、样品前处理与分析过程、数据记录与审核等几个环节对环境空气中铅监测的质量控制进行了研究,并提出了做好环境空气中铅监测工作的具体办法,以为环境监测管理提供可靠依据。     

Sludge concentration dynamic distribution and its impact on the performance of UNITANK

UNITANK is a biological wastewater treatment process that combines the advantages of traditional activated sludge process and sequencing batch reactor, which is divided into Tank A, B and C. In this study, the sludge distribution and its impact on performance of UNITANK were carried out in Liede Wastewater Plant （WWTP） of Guangzhou, China. Results showed that there was a strong affiliation between Tank A and B of the system in sludge concentration distribution. The initial sludge concentration in Tank A could present the sludge distribution of the whole system. The sludge distribution was mainly influenced by hydraulic condition. Unsteady sludge distribution had an impact on variations of substrates in reactors, especially in decisive reactor, and this could lead to failure of system. Settler could partially remove substrates such as COD and NO3-N, but there was adventure of sludge deterioration. The rational initial sludge concentration in Tank A should be 4000-6000 mg/L MLSS.