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

Pentachlorotoluene (PCT) and pentabromotoluene (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).     

A Marine Pollution Study of Northeast Coastal Water Off Taiwan Island

The coastal water of northeast Taiwan island, called 'Yin-Yang Hai' for its distinct yellow colour compared with blue offshore water, was investigated from 1989 to 1990 by the authors. Biological study showed the dominant species of plankton to be Copepoda, Cladocera, planktonic eggs and Diatoma. Dominant species of benthos were young crabs, Amphipoda and Annelida, with Amphipoda usually occurring in heavily polluted areas. Heavy metal data showed that the concentration of copper was high. the copper and iron concentration in algae of the intertidal zone was also high. the concentrations of iron and copper in inshore water were also higher than in offshore water. By comparison of the pH and salinity distribution of this area, we conclude that this coastal water has been polluted by acid waste water from coastal industry. the suspended solids concentration in sea water is high. Flocculation occurring at the boundary of fresh and saline water might be a reason for the distinct yellow colour of the water of this area. Further study is required.     

无机纳米颗粒的加入对复合超滤膜成膜过程的影响

为了提高有机高分子材料聚偏氟乙烯(PVDF)超滤膜的亲水性,增强其在污水处理中的抗污染能力,采用无机纳米氧化钛(TiO2)和氧化铝(Al2O3)颗粒对PVDF进行改性,制备(TiO2+Al2O3)/PVDF改性复合超滤膜。为考察无机纳米颗粒对复合超滤膜成膜过程的影响,采用浊点滴定法测定铸膜液体系的分相点,绘制三元相图,以考察纳米颗粒的加入对PVDF超滤膜成膜过程中的热力学影响;采用紫外分光光度计测定铸膜液体系的透光度下降曲线,考察纳米颗粒对PVDF成膜过程中的动力学影响。结果表明:纳米颗粒的加入降低了铸膜液容纳非溶剂的能力,使其在较小的非溶剂浓度下即可固化成膜;纳米颗粒使铸膜液中溶剂与非溶剂双向扩散的传质阻力增加,缩短了铸膜液浸入凝胶浴瞬间至固化成膜的时间。     

基于可持续发展的西北少数民族贫困县主体功能区划分初探

西北贫困县中,少数民族县占了很大比例。这些少数民族贫困县大都地处偏远、生态环境脆弱、资源承载能力较弱,可持续发展水平低。进行主体功能区规划是增强可持续发展能力、促进区域协调发展的重要手段。本研究依据国家和省级主体功能区规划的要求,结合西北少数民族贫困县现状,构建主体功能区划分指标体系;以新疆木垒哈萨克自治县为例,在整个...     

一种新型拓扑分子表征方法的应用研究

采用本实验室新近提出的新型广义相关指数表征41个烃基酚类环境毒物结构并与其活性建立定量构效相关模型.采用逐步回归对变量进行筛选后,运用多元线性回归建模的复相关系数(Rcum)、交互校验的复相关系数(Qcum)和外部样本检验复相关系数(Qext)分别为Rcum=0.967、Qcum=0.931与Qext=0.944,优于文献中的报道值.模型具有良好的稳定性和预测能力,表明此类新型广义相关指数能较好地表征该类分子结构信息,值得进一步推广应用。     

不同磷源及浓度对利玛原甲藻生长和产毒的影响研究

探讨了不同磷源条件下利玛原甲藻的生长情况,分析了碱性磷酸酶在营养盐利用方面的作用,对不同营养盐条件下腹泻性贝毒(diarrhetic shellfish poison,DSP)的合成情况进行了比较和分析.结果显示,以NaH2 PO4、β-甘油磷酸钠和ATP分别作为唯一磷源时,NaH2PO4组和ATP组最大生长速率(βms)差异不大,β-甘油磷酸钠组稍低;ATP组最大生物量(X)明显高于NaH2PO4组和β-甘油磷酸钠组.实验浓度范围内,β-甘油磷酸钠组碱性磷酸酶活性均比较低,而ATP组活性较高.NaH2PO4组因其浓度的变化而有较大的差异.浓度>2μmol/L时,活性比较低,<2 μmol/L时,活性明显增高.μ-甘油磷酸钠组大田软海绵酸(okadaic acid,OA)总含量和单位藻细胞OA含量最高,NaH2O4组次之,ATP组最低.这些结果表明,利玛原甲藻町吸收利用无机磷NaH2PO4和有机磷β-甘油磷酸钠及ATP.其中,NaH2PO4和ATP的营养价值基本等效,而β-甘油磷酸钠的营养价值较低.ATP较NaH2PO4和β-甘油磷酸钠更有利于维持利玛原甲藻的生长.利玛原甲藻可以直接利用β-甘油磷酸钠;而ATP则需要碱性磷酸酶水解后才能利用.利玛原甲藻毒素的合成与营养盐的形态有关,不同营养盐条件下DSP的合成不同.β-甘油磷酸钠为磷源时,DSP合成量最多.磷盐对DSP合成的影响与该磷盐条件下利玛原甲藻的生理状态有关.     

崇明岛公路两侧蔬菜地土壤和蔬菜重金属污染研究

为了研究崇明岛公路两侧土壤和蔬菜重金属污染状况,采集陈海、北沿公路两侧蔬菜地土壤、蔬菜和路面灰尘样品,测定重金属Pb、Cd、Cu、Zn含量.结果表明,以上海市土壤环境背景值上限值为评价标准,所有土壤样品Pb、Cd、Cu和Zn的超标率分别为10.1%、25.4%、6.5%和8.7%;以HJ 332-2006 食用农产品产地环境质量评价标准中蔬菜地土壤环境质量评价指标限值(pH值6.5～7.5)为标准,Cd超标率在21.0%,仅有不到3%样品Pb含量超标,而没有样品Cu、Zn含量超标.以国家食品卫生标准中规定的重金属限量为标准,路侧蔬菜样品Pb含量超标率为43.2%,Cd为18.6%,Zn和Cu则小于5%.由此可见,崇明岛主要公路两侧土壤污染以Cd为主,而蔬菜污染则以Pb为主.在长期运营的前提下,低交通量公路两侧50 m范围内耕作层土壤和两侧作物会发生一定程度的重金属污染,路面灰尘是路侧土壤和蔬菜的潜在污染源.     

生态文明制度体系研究——以江苏省为例

生态文明制度体系是由制度构成的一个相互配合、有机联系的整体。本文基于文献统计分析与实地调研咨询,从广义和狭义层面,分别对生态文明制度进行梳理。根据国家生态文明建设需求与省级层面实际情况,本文将广义的生态文明制度体系分为源头保护制度体系、损害赔偿与激励体系、追责考评制度体系和污染治理制度体系四大板块,并针对国家与省级重点生态文明制度,构建生态资源保护制度链与污染防治制度链。同时,对制度地位、制度衔接、相互关系及其优化选择进行分析,以提高环境管理效能,推进生态文明研究纵深发展。     

1991—2004年东亚温室气体浓度特征及变化趋势

利用NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory提供的1991─2004年Tae-ahn(韩国),Ulaan Uul(蒙古)以及瓦里关(中国)的大气温室气体CO₂和CH₄的数据,对东亚地区大气温室气体的浓度特征及变化趋势进行研究.结果表明:14年来东亚地区大气中φ(CO₂)和φ(CH₄)月和年平均值总体呈明显上升趋势;3个监测站的φ(CO₂)年线性递增率比较接近,平均值为1.91×10-6a-1,季节变化较一致;从沿海到内陆这2种温室气体的浓度均随海拔升高而逐渐降低.      

水库热分层期沉积物中有机物特性及对好氧反硝化细菌脱氮的影响

本研究以水源水库热分层期沉积物中有机物为研究对象,在分析其相对分子质量分布和有机物荧光特性的基础上,探究了沉积物中有机物为碳源时,好氧反硝化细菌的脱氮效能、细菌生长及碳去除性能.结果表明：①水源水库在热分层期,沉积物中相对分子质量>100×10³的有机物所占比例较高;同时相比于不同月有机物的相对分子质量分布,7月时沉积物中相对分子质量大的有机物所占的比例最低（44.62%）,显示出较小的相对分子质量;②水源水库沉积物中有机物由陆地类腐殖质组分C1（250 nm,425 nm）、类色氨酸和氨基酸物质C2（230 nm/280 nm,322 nm）和传统微生物类腐殖质混合物C3（250 nm,340 nm）所组成,其中色氨酸和氨基酸类的物质（组分C2）所占比例较高,同时在7月时显示出较大的总荧光强度;③好氧反硝化过程中,5月有机物显示出较好的作为电子供体的特征,而7月的有机物却表现出较好的作为能源物质的性能,同时使得好氧反硝化细菌WGX-9显示出较高的氮去除特性;④相比于天然有机物、藻类有机物和实际水源水库水,沉积物中有机物作为碳源时可以较好地促进菌株WGX-9的好氧反硝化脱氮效能.本文阐明了水源水库热分层期沉积物中有机物特性及对好氧反硝化细菌的影响,将为微污染水体氮污染控制工程提供依据.