Diversity of antibiotic resistance genes and encoding ribosomal protection proteins gene in livestock waste polluted environment

The rapid development and increase of antibiotic resistance are global phenomena resulting from the extensive use of antibiotics in human clinics and animal feeding operations. Antibiotics can promote the occurrence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), which can be transferred horizontally to humans and animals through water and the food chain. In this study, the presence and abundance of ARGs in livestock waste was monitored by quantitative PCR. A diverse set of bacteria and tetracycline resistance genes encoding ribosomal protection proteins (RPPs) from three livestock farms and a river were analyzed through denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE). The abundance of sul(I) was 10³ to 10⁵ orders of magnitude higher than that of sul(II). Among 11 tet-ARGs, the most abundant was tet(O). The results regarding bacterial diversity indicated that the presence of antibiotics might have an evident impact on bacterial diversity at every site, particularly at the investigated swine producer. The effect of livestock waste on the bacterial diversity of soil was stronger than that of water. Furthermore, a sequencing analysis showed that tet(M) exhibited two genotypes, while the other RPPs-encoding genes exhibited at least three genotypes. This study showed that various ARGs and RPPs-encoding genes are particularly widespread among livestock.     

煤热解废水典型工艺流程中芳香化合物的降解特性

选取河南某低阶煤热解废水处理典型工艺流程为研究对象,探讨了各单元对芳香化合物的降解特性。通过降解效能对比发现,SBR工艺对酚类(96.13%)和氮杂环类化合物(78.13%)的降解能力最高,故其为芳香化合物降解的核心单元。通过凝胶色谱、紫外-可见光光谱和三维荧光光谱对全流程废水特性的表征,推测出其分子质量在3 kDa左右,荧光峰在Ex/Em=(300～370) nm/(400～450) nm的腐殖酸物质是煤热解废水关键的难生化物质。各单元的统计分析结果表明,废水处理效果不佳的原因在于酸化、气浮、好氧及强氧化单元。在此基础上,根据最新研究结果和成功案例对现有工艺提出了针对性改进方案。以上结果可为类似的废水处理工程提供参考。     

城市水环境智慧水务系统建设探索

在大数据、物联网、云计算、人工智能等新技术的基础上,结合城市信息化现状,整合全部涉水资源,从水务业务应用的实际需求出发,明确智慧水务建设目标,以"5+3+1"的模式建设智慧水务信息化系统,主要包括5个一整体架构(智能感知网、数据中心、服务平台、业务应用体系、技术规范体系)、3大板块(业务管理、运营管理、辅助决策)和1个综合监管平台。     

Structural regulation of electroplating sludge by a metal–organic framework synthesis method for an enhanced denitrification activity

Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management - Electroplating sludge contained multi-metals and organics. In previous reports, electroplating sludges were usually recycled by direct calcination...     

基于CFD模拟改良型厌氧折流板反应器(mABR)水力特性

改良型厌氧折流板反应器(modified anaerobic baffled reactor,mABR)的处理效率受水力特性的影响很大,而反应器升流室的升流速度又是影响反应器内水力特性的重要参数。使用CFD-fluent软件平台进行二维多相流数值模拟,在难降解废水水解酸化(固-液两相流)与高浓度有机废水发酵产气(气-液-固三相流)条件下,针对水流速度与固含率的变化,探究不同升流速度对反应器内流场特性的影响。结果表明:升流速度的增加及反应器厌氧产气有利于抬升泥水界面,促进泥水混合,提高传质效率;但过高的升流速度将导致污泥流失,使生物量的保持能力下降。通过分析可知,当两相流和三相流升流速度分别为2.0～2.5 m·h~(-1)和1.5～2.0 m·h~(-1)时,水力搅动及固含率分布较为显著,有利于泥水混合,使得反应器去除污染物效率最佳。     

A novel sigma coordinate system to simulate abrupt changes of underwater terrain in a hydrodynamic model: application to Lake Mead,USA

The sigma (SIG) coordinate system in ocean circulation simulation models results inevitably in horizontal pressure gradient error. This problem also emerges in models of deep lakes or reservoirs with the same characteristics of underwater terrain mutation. SIG coordinates reflect vertical relative stratification but cannot be used to calculate horizontal pressure gradient force in places with drastic topographic changes; this results in vertical water temperature and circulation errors. In deep lakes or reservoirs, differences in water density caused by the temperature difference between upper and lower water bodies is the primary cause of thermal stratification phenomena. Lake Mead was used as a case study on steep topography based on Environmental Fluid Dynamics Code (EFDC) model in this study. SIG coordinates result in close agreement between the calibrated temperature time series at the top and middle water layers, but disparity in the bottom water layer. The error emerges in the horizontal pressure gradient error due to the SIG coordinate transformation. Neither increasing the vertical resolution nor adjusting the horizontal viscosity coefficient resolve this error. We test the sigma-zed (SGZ) coordinate which combines Z coordinate and SIG coordinate as a replacement for the SIG coordinate to find that they effectively reduce the model’s runtime and simulation efficiency. The vertical temperature distribution in SGZ coordinate mode is more accurate than the distribution in SIG coordinate mode. The Navier-Stokes horizontal gradient and advection diffusion equation results under SIG coordinates are very sensitive to the pressure gradient. The replacement also enhances resolution near the thermocline, facilitates reclosing of the water bottom and the equal sigma surface, lends significant advantages in terms of vertical temperature in the simulation for local deep water with steep terrain, and shortens runtime for 0.14 h. SGZ mixed coordinates are recommended in the simulation of deep lakes or reservoirs wherein the underwater topography is large (with abundant continuous deep trenches or reefs).

     

Occurrence of dioxin-like POPs in soils from urban green space in a metropolis,North China: implication to human exposure

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Urban green space is a special space for urban life and natural contact and has an important impact on human health. However, little information is...     

哈尔滨大气中PAHs的污染源解析

通过将比值法、主成分分析和正定矩阵分析法相结合对大气中PAHs的污染源进行了解析,结果表明,煤的燃烧和汽车尾气的排放是PAHs的主要污染源,冬季,煤的燃烧是主要污染源,其贡献率为60.6%,其次为汽车尾气排放(34.4%),其他季节,汽车尾气的排放和燃煤污染是主要的污染源,其贡献率分别为59.3%和17.1%。通过等效毒性当量因子计算得到,哈尔滨大气中BaP当量浓度冬季为7.751 9 ng/m3,其他季节为0.688 6 ng/m3,均符合中国规定的10 ng/m3。     

锦州市近十年降水现状调查分析

根据锦州市环境监测中心站的大气资料,通过对其3个采样点,从2001年到2010年共10年的监测数据进行综合分析,结果表明锦州地区酸雨多出现在5、6、7月,以SO42-、NO3-和NH4+、Ca2+为主要污染离子,体现了大气降水煤烟型污染的特点。通过对数据的综合分析,研究锦州市降水现状及发展变化趋势,分析了酸雨的成因并提出了酸雨控制的对策。     

Degradation of pyrene by immobilized microorganisms in saline-alkaline soil

Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) is very difficult in saline-alkaline soil due to the inhibition of microbial growth under saline-alkaline stress. The microorganisms that can most effectively degrade PAHs were screened by introducing microorganisms immobilized on farm byproducts and assessing the validity of the immobilizing technique for PAHs degradation in pyrene-contaminated saline-alkaline soil. Among the microorganisms examined, it was found that Mycobacterium sp. B2 is the best, and can degrade 82.2% and 83.2% of pyrene for free and immobilized cells after 30 days of incubation. The immobilization technique could increase the degradation of pyrene significantly, especially for fungi. The degradation of pyrene by the immobilized microorganisms Mucor sp. F2, fungal consortium MF and co-cultures of MB+MF was increased by 161.7% (P < 0.05), 60.1% (P < 0.05) and 59.6% (P < 0.05) after 30 days, respectively, when compared with free F2, MF and MB+MF. Scanning electron micrographs of the immobilized microstructure proved the positive effects of the immobilized microbial technique on pyrene remediation in saline-alkaline soil, as the interspace of the carrier material structure was relatively large, providing enough space for cell growth. Co-cultures of different bacterial and fungal species showed different abilities to degrade PAHs. The present study suggests that Mycobacterium sp. B2 can be employed for in situ bioremediation of PAHs in saline-alkaline soil, and immobilization of fungi on farm byproducts and nutrients as carriers will enhance fungus PAH-degradation ability in saline-alkaline soil.