A global assessment of chromium pollution using sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) as an indicator species

Chromium (Cr) is a well-known human carcinogen and a potential reproductive toxicant, but its contribution to ocean pollution is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to provide a global baseline for Cr as a marine pollutant using the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) as an indicator species. Biopsies were collected from free-ranging whales around the globe during the voyage of the research vessel The Odyssey. Total Cr levels were measured in 361 sperm whales collected from 16 regions around the globe detectable levels ranged from 0.9 to 122.6 μg Cr g tissue⁻¹ with a global mean of 8.8 ± 0.9 μg g⁻¹. Two whales had undetectable levels. The highest levels were found in sperm whales sampled in the waters near the Islands of Kiribati in the Pacific (mean = 44.3 ± 14.4) and the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean (mean = 19.5 ± 5.4 μg g⁻¹). The lowest mean levels were found in whales near the Canary Islands (mean = 3.7 ± 0.8 μg g⁻¹) and off of the coast of Sri Lanka (mean = 3.3 ± 0.4 μg g⁻¹). The global mean Cr level in whale skin was 28-times higher than mean Cr skin levels in humans without occupational exposure. The whale levels were more similar to levels only observed previously in human lung tissue from workers who died of Cr-induced lung cancer. We conclude that Cr pollution in the marine environment is significant and that further study is urgently needed.     

混合二元酸中戊二酸的分离提纯

采用溶剂溶解和气泡结晶的方法从混合二元酸中分离、提纯戊二酸。考察了溶解温度、溶剂用量和结晶过程对戊二酸纯度和收率的影响 ,并确定了分离与提纯的最佳工艺条件。分离过程 :溶解温度 5 5℃、溶剂与二元酸用量比 30mL∶10g ;提纯过程 :结晶气速 5× 10 -6～ 8× 10 -6m3 /s、降温速率 1/ 3℃ /min、降温终点 2 0℃、结晶保温时间 2 0min、升温速率 1/ 2℃ /min、发汗终温 6 5℃、发汗保留时间 10min。在最佳工艺条件下分离、提纯得到的戊二酸纯度为 99 36 % ,戊二酸的回收率为 70 16 %。     

基于Factsage的金属硫化矿尘爆炸过程产物分析*

为研究金属硫化矿尘爆炸的过程与产物，预防与控制其粉尘发生爆炸，在20 L爆炸球中开展金属硫化矿尘爆炸试验，发现存在磁黄铁矿含量越高爆炸产物颜色越红的现象。为揭示这一现象的本质，应用XRD对爆炸产物进行分析，基于Factsage软件模拟计算黄铁矿矿尘与磁黄铁矿矿尘爆炸过程。结果表明:产物中含有的Fe2O3是主要致色原因；最终产物除固体Fe2O3外还存在气体SO2，SO3，反应中间过程主要固体产物为Fe2(SO4)3；在磁黄铁矿与黄铁矿含硫量相同或质量相同时，Fe2O3的生成量磁黄铁矿较黄铁矿多，且磁黄铁矿含硫量越多Fe2O3生成量越多，模拟计算结果与试验现象一致，研究结果可为分析金属硫化矿尘爆炸过程提供理论与数据支撑。     

Effects of Spartina alterniflora invasion on quality of the red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis) wintering habitat

The core zone of the Yancheng National Natural Reserve (YNNR) in China is the largest wintering habitat of red-crowned cranes (cranes) in the world. However, the invasion of Spartina alterniflora (S. alterniflora) not only changed the original landscape structure of the wetlands but also impacted the cranes’ habitats in the YNNR. In this paper, field investigation data and landscape pattern indices were used to analyze the effects of the S. alterniflora invasion on the habitat quality of wintering cranes. The results indicate that the seep weed (Suaeda salsa) in the natural wetland and the common reed (Phragmites australis) in the managed wetland both provide suitable habitats for cranes. However, the cranes prefer the natural wetland more. The explosive growth of S. alterniflora in the natural area has led to a significant reduction of the cranes’ habitat. The area of crane habitat decreased from 52.07 km² in 2000 to 22.36 km² in 2015. As a result of the S. alterniflora invasion, the benthic biomass has declined, which has negatively impacted the quantity and structure of the food utilized by the cranes. This study has both theoretical and practical significance and provides a scientific basis for protecting the wintering habitat of the red-crowned cranes.

     

A simulation-based method to develop strategies for nitrogen pollution control in a creek watershed with sparse data

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Well-defined targets for nitrogen (N) release into the local environment are essential for water management in creeks, but difficulties often arise...     

Relationships of relative humidity with PM<Subscript>2.5</Subscript> and PM<Subscript>10</Subscript> in the Yangtze River Delta,China

Severe particulate matter (PM, including PM_2.5 and PM₁₀) pollution frequently impacts many cities in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) in China, which has aroused growing concern. In this study, we examined the associations between relative humidity (RH) and PM pollution using the equal step-size statistical method. Our results revealed that RH had an inverted U-shaped relationship with PM_2.5 concentrations (peaking at RH = 45–70%), and an inverted V-shaped relationship (peaking at RH = 40 ± 5%) with PM₁₀, SO₂, and NO₂. The trends of polluted-day number significantly changed at RH = 70%. The very-dry (RH < 45%), dry (RH = 45–60%) and low-humidity (RH = 60–70%) conditions positively affected PM_2.5 and exerted an accumulation effect, while the mid-humidity (RH = 70–80%), high-humidity (RH = 80–90%), and extreme-humidity (RH = 90–100%) conditions played a significant role in reducing particle concentrations. For PM₁₀, the accumulation and reduction effects of RH were split at RH = 45%. Moreover, an upward slope in the PM_2.5/PM₁₀ ratio indicated that the accumulation effects from increasing RH were more intense on PM_2.5 than on PM₁₀, while the opposite was noticed for the reduction effects. Secondary transformations from SO₂ and NO₂ to sulfate and nitrate were mainly responsible for PM_2.5 pollution, and thus, controlling these precursors is effective in mitigating the PM pollution in the YRD, especially during winter. The conclusions in this study will be helpful for regional air-quality management.     

优化CFB锅炉运行降低烟气SO2排放浓度

介绍了茂名石化2台410 t/h CFB锅炉烟气脱硫的基本情况,分析了影响脱硫效果的主要因素,针对存在问题分析探讨对策措施,寻找最佳运行环境和工艺参数,实现烟气SO2达标排放.     

滇西北香格里拉森林4个建群种的含碳率

森林群落的生物量及其组成树种的含碳率是研究森林植被碳储量2个关键因子,对其测定可为估算区域和全国森林生态系统碳储量的提供依据。采用重铬酸钾容量法对滇西北香格里拉县4主要树种的含碳率进行了测定,并对不同树种不同林龄不同器官的含碳率进行分析。结果表明：4树种中,云南松Pinus yunnanensis的林分平均含碳率最大达到51.48%,其次是高山松Pinus densata 51.31%,冷杉Abies georgei 50.79%,川滇高山栎Quercus aquifolioides的含碳率最小为48.71%,通过统计检验,4树种之间的含碳率差异显著;同一树种不同林龄之间的含碳率也存在着差异,但是变化较小,均未超过3%;不管是同一树种不同器官之间还是同一器官不同树种之间的含碳率都存在差异,但含碳率变化不大,变异系数均未超过6%;针叶树种平均含碳率普遍高于阔叶树种。     

广西近年高温干旱气象灾害及对电力供求的影响

通过对广西2003~2005年高温、干旱天气气候事件及其对电力供求影响的分析发现:广西2003~2005年高温、干旱灾害强度偏强,频率增大;最高气温与最大电力负荷有明显的正相关关系,高温灾害天气造成电力负荷呈大幅度增加的趋势;季节性、持续性的干旱造成广西水电发电量呈负增长状态。由于电力负荷加大,水电发电量供应不足,使广西电力供求呈紧张的局面,2003~2005年出现了不同程度的拉闸限电现象。     

基于PCA的森林生物量遥感信息模型研究

森林生物量和遥感多光谱数据、植被指数及地学因子存在相关关系,但这些因子间可能存在着多重相关性,如利用这些因子直接建模估测森林生物量,则可能出现病态模型。因此,文章采用主成分分析方法,提取遥感及地学因子的主成分,再建立主成分与生物量多元线性回归模型,估测森林生物量,达到既可保留多个遥感及地学因子的主要信息,又可避免因子间共线性的问题,以及降维,简化模型的作用。文章以高黎贡山自然保护区常绿阔叶林为研究对象,利用地面样地胸径每木调查数据,结合生物量相对生长式,得样地生物量。利用2006年印度卫星(IRS)数据,包括B2、B3、B4、B5四个波段,提取DVI、NDVI、PVI、RVI、VI3、SLAVI六种植被指数,利用DEM提取海拔、坡度、坡向值共13个遥感及地学因子。在此基础上,提取13个因子的主成分,第一主成分至第五主成分的累计贡献率达98.7%。以前5个主成分值作自变量,建立主成分与地面生物量的回归模型,模型经方差分析及相关性检验,达到显著相关水平,相关系数R=0.7129,可用于森林生物量估测。