超临界水氧化法处理造纸黑液

采用自制的超临界水氧化反应装置,对造纸工业排放的黑液进行处理。考察了反应温度、反应压力、反应时间、过氧量(初始反应时所加氧气的量与废水完全氧化所需氧气的理论量的比,%)等对黑液中COD去除率的影响。实验结果表明,处理黑液的最佳反应条件为:反应温度500℃,压力26M Pa,过氧量500%,反应时间120s。在此最佳条件下处理COD为85 000m g/L的造纸黑液,COD去除率可达99.9%。     

湿式氧化法预处理四氢呋喃生产废水

采用湿式氧化法预处理四氢呋喃(THF)生产废水,考察了不同反应条件对废水处理效果的影响。实验结果表明:废水COD去除率随着反应温度和压力的升高而增大,而有机物初始浓度对COD去除率的影响较小;当反应温度为250℃、反应压力为5.0 MPa时,出水COD为353 mg/L、BOD_5为233 mg/L,BOD_5/COD从0.18提高到0.67,废水的可生化性显著提高,处理后废水的水质达到GB8978—1996《污水综合排放标准》中的三级标准。     

低温湿式空气氧化法处理废碱液的研究

对采用低温湿式空气氧化法处理炼油和乙烯废碱液进行了研究。考察了停留时间对废碱液中硫化物的氧化、氧化产物的形态、COD和酚去除率的影响，反应温度对废碱液中污染物氧化反应的影响。试验结果表明，废碱液的脱臭效果很好，S^2-的氧化产物以S2O3^2-和SO4^2-2种形式共存；酚、COD的去除率及S^2-的氧化反应停留时间影响小，受反应温度影响明显；废碱液的S^2-的酚浓度相当时，COD去除率一 般低于40％， 废碱液的S^2-浓度远大于酚浓度时，废碱液的COD去除率为40％－70％；废碱液中酚的质量浓度大于20000mg/L时才有回收价值。     

NaOH强化催化湿式氧化处理制药污泥

采用NaOH强化催化湿式氧化的方法处理制药污泥,考察了各工艺条件对污泥VSS去除率和COD去除率的影响。实验结果表明,在NaOH加入量10 g/L、反应温度260 ℃、初始氧气压力1.0 MPa、反应时间60 min的最佳工艺条件下,污泥VSS去除率和 COD去除率分别达到95%和60%,VSS去除率较高,污泥减量化效果显著。NaOH强化催化湿式氧化反应处理制药污泥的机理是氢氧根在高温条件下促进了微生物细胞的水解,促使污泥固体组分分解转移到液相中,最终有机物被降解为小分子有机物、CO₂和水。     

Cu-Fe/AC催化剂连续CWPO法处理苯酚废水

采用微波辅助合成法制备了Cu-Fe/AC催化剂,表征了其形貌特征,考察了该催化剂催化湿式过氧化氢氧化(CWPO)处理苯酚废水的效果,应用响应面法(RSM)分析了COD去除率的影响因素。实验结果表明,在反应温度为80 ℃、反应停留时间为90 min、初始pH为3.1、H₂O₂加入量为2.2 g/L的条件下,COD去除率为82%;RSM结果表明,在反应温度为100 ℃、反应时间为64 min、初始pH为3.3、H₂O₂加入量为2.7 g/L的优化条件下,COD去除率可达86%;Cu-Fe/AC催化剂在重复使用4次后,对COD的去除率仍保持在80%以上,表现出良好的重复利用性能。     

多相催化湿式氧化法处理高浓度难降解有机废水的研究

在高压反应釜内，采用自制颗粒贵金属催化剂催化湿式氧化法处理高浓度饲料抗氧化剂合成废水，探讨了温度、压力、进水pH等反应条件对废水处理效果的影响。在温度为220℃、总压为8MPa条件下，COD，TOC，TN和色度的去除率分别达到77．0％，66．1％，70．2％，91％；处理后的废水pH很低，催化剂显示出较好的耐酸性；随进水pH的增加，COD的去除率逐渐降低，出水pH增加。     

高压脉冲放电-臭氧氧化处理活性艳红K-2BP废水

自制电压为10kV的高压脉冲放电反应器,对质量浓度为200mg／L的模拟活性艳红K-2BP废水进行脱色和去除COD实验。实验结果表明：通氧气高压脉冲放电与高压脉冲放电相比,废水脱色率提高了1．3％,约为6％,COD去除率提高了3％,达14％;高压脉冲放电协同臭氧氧化与臭氧氧化相比,反应初期废水脱色率提高了约10％,反应30min后废水脱色率均达99％以上,COD去除率提高了15．2％,达80％。向废水中加入Na2CO3可使COD去除率明显下降;加入NaCl,在臭氧氧化条件下,COD去除率由66．86％降至58．86％;而加入Na2SO4后COD去除率升至81．70％。     

国外动态

芬顿氧化法,即用 Fe~(2 )和过氧化氢对废水进行处理的方法。将此法与生物处理法结合使用,可处理难分解的有机合成废水。研究结果表明,对几乎不含 BOD 的 P-甲苯胺废水,投加 Fe~(2 )200ppm,过氧化氢9000ppm,反应20分钟,其 TOC(770ppm)和 COD(1400ppm)可分别除去64%和92%,若再接着用间歇活性污泥法处理,其TOC 和 COD 的总去除率分别可达93%和94%。该方法用于处理 m-甲苯胺废水同样取得良好效果,该废水经芬顿氧化法处理后,TOC 和 COD 的去除率分别为61%,93%,再经生物处理,其 TOC 和COD 的总去除率分别可达94%,98%。用芬顿氧化法处理尿素高缩合树脂和三羟密胺树脂的废水时,其 TOC 的去除率分别为84%和89%,但再进行生物处理,无明显效果。对抛光研磨废水,采用酸化处理,芬顿氧化处理及生物处理相结合的形式,COD 总去除率为98%。     

Fenton氧化法处理石化含油废水生化出水

采用Fenton氧化法处理石化含油废水生化出水,通过正交实验和单因素实验优化了反应工艺条件。正交实验得到各因素对COD去除率的影响大小顺序为:溶液初始pHH_2O_2投加量n(H_2O_2)∶n(Fe~(2+))反应温度。实验最佳工艺条件为:初始溶液pH 4.0,H_2O_2投加量3.00 mL/L,n(H_2O_2)∶n(Fe~(2+))=10,反应温度35℃,反应时间60 min。在此最佳工艺条件下COD可降至60.33 mg/L,COD去除率达61.33%。在最佳工艺条件下,分别采用超声(US)-Fenton氧化和紫外光(UV)-Fenton氧化技术处理含油废水生化出水,COD去除率分别达76.77%和80.23%。但单一Fenton氧化、US-Fenton氧化和UV-Fenton氧化工艺对NH_3-N的去除效果均并不明显。     

Fenton混凝沉淀法处理高浓度焦化废水的研究

对以H2O2为氧化剂,FeSO4.7H2O为催化剂的Fenton氧化法处理高浓度复杂焦化废水进行了系统研究,氧化处理后用氯化铁作为混凝剂,对COD、NH3-N、色度及浊度的去除率进行了考查。确定了氧化试验的影响因素和最佳混凝试验条件。结果表明:当pH值控制在3左右,反应时间为30 min,反应温度为80℃时,焦化废水COD,NH3-N,浊度和色度去除率分别达到了93.1%、96.2%、90.8%和90.2%。     

Distribution of Cd,Ck, Pb and Zn in Soil and Vegetation Compartments in Stands of Five Boreal Tree Species in N.E. Sweden

Concentrations and total quantity of cadmium (Cd), cupper (Cu),lead (Pb) and zink (Zn) were determined in biomass and soil compartments in a replicated tree species experiment with 27-yr-old stands growing on former farmland in N.E. Sweden. Sequentialextractions of soil samples were performed in order to estimate the exchangeable and an organically bound fraction of each element. The tree species included were Picea abies (L.)H. Karst., Pinus sylvestris L., Pinus contorta Dougl., Larix sibirica Ledeb., and Betula pendula Roth.Tree species influenced the rate of removal of Cu, Pb and Zn incase of stemwood harvesting, and of Cd, Cu and Zn in the case ofwhole-tree harvesting. B. pendula and P. abies had higher quantities and average concentrations of Zn in the biomass. For all species, >50% of the Zn in the stems was found in the bark. P. abies and L. sibirica had higher quantities of Cu in the biomass than the other species.P. abies and P. contorta had high quantities of Cd inthe biomass in relation to the other species. Branches and stembark contained high concentrations of Cd and Pb in relation to foliage and stemwood. Dead branches had especially high concentrations of Pb. The high accumulation rate of Zn in thebiomass of B. pendula was related to a low exchangeable amount of Zn in the A horizon. In the superficial centimeters ofthe A horizon, a depletion similar to that found for Zn was detected for Cu, whereas for Cd and Pb, no correlations were found between quantities of elements in the trees and element pools in the soil.     

Starch-plastic materials—Preparation,physical properties,and biodegradability (a review of recent USDA research)

Recent starch-plastic research at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research is reviewed and related worldwide efforts are noted. Properties of starch that influence its formulation and performance in plastics are discussed. Methods are given for preparation of starch-poly(methyl acrylate) graft copolymer, starch-poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid), and starch-poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid)-polyethylene plastics. Their physical properties are discussed, as is degradability by enzymes or amylolytic organisms from soil, ponds, and streams.The mention of firm names or trade products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture over other firms or similar products not mentioned.     

Bioassessment of silvicultural impacts in streams and wetlands of the Eastern United States

Bioassessment is a useful tool to determine the impact of logging practices on the biological integrity of streams and wetlands. Measuring biota directly has an intuitive appeal for impact assessment, and biota can be superior indicators to physical or chemical characteristics because they can reflect cumulative impacts over time. Logging can affect stream and wetland biota by increasing sedimentation rates, altering hydrologic, thermal, and chemical regimes, and changing the base of food webs. Biotic impacts of logging on streams compared to wetlands probably differ, and in this paper we review some of those differences. In streams, invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, algae, and macrophytes have been used as indicators of logging impacts. In wetlands, bioassessment is just beginning to be used, and plants and birds are the most promising indicator taxa. Various best management practices (BMPs) have been developed to reduce the impacts of logging on stream and wetland biota, and we review quantitative studies that have evaluated the efficacy of some of these techniques in streams and wetlands in the eastern United States. Remarkably few studies that address the overall efficacy of BMPs in limiting biotic changes in streams and wetlands after BMP implementation have been published in scientific journals, although some work exists in reports or is unpublished. We review these works, and compile conclusions about BMP efficacy for biota from this body of research.     

Characterization of air emissions and residual ash from open burning of electronic wastes during simulated rudimentary recycling operations

Air emissions and residual ash samples were collected and analyzed during experiments of open, uncontrolled combustion of electronic waste (e-waste), simulating practices associated with rudimentary e-waste recycling operations. Circuit boards and insulated wires were handled separately to simulate processes associated with metal recovery. The average emissions of polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/PCDFs) were 92 ng toxic equivalency (TEQ)/kg [n = 2, relative standard deviation (RSD) = 98%] and 11 900 ng TEQ/kg (n = 3, RSD = 50%) of the initial mass of the circuit boards and insulated wire, respectively. The value for the insulated wire is about 100 times higher than that for backyard barrel burning of domestic waste. The emission concentrations of polybrominated dibenzodioxins and dibenzofurans (PBDD/PBDFs) from the combustion of circuit boards were 100 times higher than for their polychlorinated counterparts. Particulate matter (PM) sampling of the fly ash emissions indicated PM emission factors of approximately 15 and 17 g/kg of the initial mass for the circuit boards and insulated wire, respectively. Fly ash samples from both types of e-waste contained considerable amounts of several metallic elements and halogens; lead concentrations were more than 200 times the United States regulatory limits for municipal waste combustors and 20 times those for secondary lead smelters. Leaching tests of the residual bottom ash showed that lead concentrations exceeded U.S. Environmental Protection Agency landfill limits, designating this ash as a hazardous waste.     

Historical Weathering Based on Chemical Analyses of Two Spodosols in Southern Sweden

Chemical weathering losses were calculated for two conifer stands in relation to ongoing studies on liming effects and ash amendments on chemical status, soil solution chemistry and soil genesis. Weathering losses were based on elemental depletion trends in soil profiles since deglaciation and exposure to the weathering environment. Gradients in total geochemical composition were assumed to reflect alteration over time. Study sites were Horröd and Hasslöv in southern Sweden. Both Horröd and Hasslöv sites are located on sandy loamy Weichselian till at an altitude of 85 and 190 m a.s.l., respectively. Aliquots from volume determined samples from a number of soil levels were fused with lithium metaborate, dissolved in HNO₃, and analysed by ICP – AES. Results indicated highest cumulative weathering losses at Hasslöv. The weathering losses for the elements are in the following order:Si > Al > K > Na > Ca > MgTotal annual losses for Ca+Mg+K+Na, expressed in mmol_c m^-2 yr^-1, amounted to c. 28 and 58 at Horröd and Hasslöv, respectively. Variations between study sites could not be explained by differences in bulk density, geochemistry or mineralogy. The accumulated weathering losses since deglaciation were larger in the uppermost 15 cm than in deeper B horizons for most elements studied.     

Transformations of nitrogen at the interface between the topsoil and an impervious clay subsoil

Much work has been done on gaseous emissions and leaching of nitrogenous compounds from whole soil profiles and also from soil surface measurements which are assumed to be mainly due to topsoil activity. In soils with an impervious clay subsoil, the boundary between the topsoil and subsoil may provide an interface for microbial activity, including N transformations. In this study, we investigated movement and transformations of two reactive N species (nitrate and urea) at the subsoil interface using a series of replicate, intact soil blocks, under two contrasting watering regimes. We measured fluxes in both liquid and gaseous phases and demonstrated that nitrate reaching the subsoil interface does not necessarily leach into water systems, but may denitrify immediately and could, therefore, add to atmospheric pollution through N₂O production. On the other hand, ammonium reaching the subsoil interface either directly, or after mineralization, appears to be more mobile than expected and has the potential to pollute watercourses.     

The Spatial and Temporal Variation of Measured Urban PM10 and PM2.5 in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area

We have studied particulate matter (PM) concentrations,PM₁₀ and PM_2.5, measured in an urban air qualitymonitoring network in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area during1997–1999. The data includes PM₁₀ concentrationsmeasured at five locations (two urban traffic, one suburbantraffic, one urban background and one regional backgroundsite) and PM_2.5 concentrations measured at twolocations (urban traffic and urban background sites). Theconcentrations of PM₁₀ show a clear diurnal variation,as well as a spatial variation within the area. Bycontrast, both the spatial and temporal variation of thePM_2.5 concentrations was moderate. We have analysedthe evolution of urban PM concentrations in terms of therelevant meteorological parameters in the course of oneselected peak pollution episode during 21–31 March, 1998.The meteorological variables considered included wind speedand direction, ambient temperature, precipitation, relativehumidity, atmospheric pressure at the ground level,atmospheric stability and mixing height. The elevated PMconcentrations during the 1998 March episode were clearlyrelated to conditions of high atmospheric pressure,relatively low ambient temperatures and low wind speeds inpredominantly stable atmospheric conditions. The resultsprovide indirect evidence indicating that the PM₁₀concentrations originate mainly from local vehiculartraffic (direct emissions and resuspension), while thePM_2.5 concentrations are mostly of regionally andlong-range transported origin.     

Methane generation from corncobs treated with xylanolytic consortia

Consortia were developed for the treatment of corncobs for use as a feedstock in a biogas fermentor. The treatment of corncobs with xylanolytic consortia enhanced the production of methane and biogas. All five consortia developed produced the maximum biogas and methane at a 6% loading rate and 20 days hydraulic retention time (HRT). The maximum biogas yield of 0.59m³/kg volatile solids (VS) with a methane content of 62% was produced with the KK-10 consortium. This was apparently due to a maximum hemicellulose degradation of 88%.     

Recovery of Acidified Lakes: Lessons From Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Over 7,000 lakes around Sudbury, Ontario, Canada were acidified by S deposition associated with emissions from the Sudbury metal smelters and more distant S sources. Air pollution controls have led to widespread changes in damaged Sudbury lakes, including increased pH and decreased concentrations of SO₄, metals and base cations. While chemical improvements have often been substantial, many lakes are still acidified, although water quality recovery is continuing. Biological recovery has been observed in some lakes among various groups of organisms including fish, zooplankton, phytoplankton and zoobenthos. Generally, however, biological recovery is still at an early stage. Lakes around Sudbury are also showing that the recovery of acid-damaged lakes is closely linked to the effects of other major environmental stressors such as climate change, base cation depletion and UV-B irradiance. Future studies of the recovery of acid-damaged lakes around Sudbury, and in other regions, will need to consider the interactions of these and other stressors.     

Preparation and Biodegradation of Starch/Polycaprolactone Films

Starch granules were modified with trisodium trimetaphosphate (TSTP) and characterized by P³¹-NMR, FTIR and DSC. Seventy-micron films were prepared from modified starch and polycaprolactone blends by solvent casting technique. Three different types of films—PCL (100% polycaprolactone), MOD-ST/PCL (50% modified starch and 50% polycaprolactone blend) and NONMOD-ST/PCL (50% nonmodified starch and 50% polycaprolactone blends)—were prepared, and their thermal, mechanical, and morphologic properties were investigated to show the increased performance of PCL with the addition of starch and also the effect of modification. It was observed that with the addition of starch the Young's modulus of polycaprolactone was increased and became less ductile, whereas tensile strength and elongation at break values decreased. Biodegradation of these films was inspected under different aerobic environments with the presence of Pseudomonas putida, activated sludge, and compost. It was observed that whereas P. putida had almost no effect on degradation during 90 days, with the presence of activated sludge, considerable deformation of films was observed even in the first 7 days of degradation. In a compost environment, degradation was even faster, and all polymer films were broken into pieces within first 7 days of degradation and no film remained after 15 days.