The potential inhalation hazard posed by dioxin-contaminated soil

Conservative models were used to estimate the airborne concentrations of 2,3,7,8 tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) vapor and particulates originating from soil containing 100 ppb TCDD. The upper-bound estimates were 3.25 pg/m³ of airborne TCDD vapor on-site and 0.51 pg/m³ for TCDD vapor 100 meters downwind. The TCDD air concentration on-site due to suspended particulate is estimated to be 1.4 pg/m³, based on a TSP level of 0.07 mg/m³. Assuming 70 years of continuous exposure to these concentrations, the upper-bound cancer risks determined from the Jury model were estimated to be 9.4 × 10⁻⁶ to 1.1 × 10⁻⁴ and 1.5 × 10⁻⁶ to 1.7 × 10⁻⁵ for inhalation of on- and off-site vapor, respectively, and 4.1 × 10⁻⁶ to 4.6 × 10⁻⁵ for dust inhalation. Since few sites have average soil concentrations as high as 100 ppb TCDD, this worst-case analysis indicates that inhalation will rarely, if ever, be a significant route of exposure to TCDD-contaminated soil. Experimental results support this claim and point to much lower risk estimates (8.4 × 10⁻⁹ to 9.9 × 10⁻⁸), suggesting that the parameters used in the Jury model are likely to overestimate the actual airborne levels of TCDD at contaminated sites.     

Evaluation of soil flushing potential for clean-up of desert soil contaminated by industrial wastewater

The flushing potential of a desert loess soil contaminated by the flame retardant Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), chloride (Cl(-)) and bromide (Br(-)) was studied in undisturbed laboratory column experiments (20 cm diameter, 45 cm long) and a small field plot (2 x 2 m). While the soluble inorganic ions (Cl(-) and Br(-)) were efficiently flushed from the soil profile after less than three pore volumes (PV) of water, about 50% of the initial amount of TBBPA in the soil was also flushed, despite its hydrophobic nature. TBBPA leaching was made possible due to a significant increase in the pH of the soil solution from 7.5 to 9, which increased TBBPA aqueous solubility. The remaining TBBPA mass in the soil was not mobilized from its initial location in the topsoil due to the decrease in pH at this horizon. In situ soil flushing demonstrated that this method is a feasible treatment for reducing soil contamination at this site.     

Comparison of dioxin and furan TEQ determination in contaminated soil using chemical,micro-EROD,and immunoassay analysis

High resolution mass spectrometry gas chromatography (GC/MS) is the standard method for dioxin and furan analysis in environmental matrices. Considered as very accurate, this method is however time consuming and expensive. Methods based on biological interactions have the necessary sensitivity but began only recently to be investigated in the context of environmental applications. We have compared dioxin and furan toxicity levels (expressed as toxic equivalent quantities (TEQs)) in soil samples by three analytical approaches: the micro-ethoxyresorufin-o-deethylase (EROD) bioassay (a receptor-based method), an immunoassay (antibody-based method) and GC/MS analysis (used as a reference) using a shortened extraction-purification method. Both biological methods were sensitive to interferences from compounds co-extracted from samples. Most samples were underestimated by the immunoassay and, at a greater extent, overestimated by the EROD bioassay. The average accuracy of TEQ estimation (86 +/- 45% of values established by GC/MS) and the absence of false-negatives showed by the immunoassay suggest the usefulness of this method for semi-quantitative, preliminary characterization of potentially contaminated sites.     

Phytoremediation potential of Miscanthus sinensis And. in organochlorine pesticides contaminated soil amended by Tween 20 and Activated carbon

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - The organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) have raised concerns about being persistent and toxic to the environment. Phytoremediation techniques show...     

生物酶生态修复重金属污染土壤

以多种重金属污染的土壤为材料,研究了酶对重金属的去除效果.在单因素实验基础上,采用响应面法对重金属去除的反应条件进行优化,结果表明,α-淀粉酶质量浓度0.2%、pH 3.5、反应时间12 h为最佳淋洗修复条件,Cd、Cr、Cu、Ni、Zn去除率分别为82.36%、75.02%、38.38%、34.69%和57.54%,去除率的大小顺序为Cd >Cr >Zn >Cu >Ni.酶作为土壤的组成部分,利用酶修复重金属污染的土壤,可以降低环境风险,具有较好应用前景.     

生态堆技术修复老化油泥污染土壤

通过添加海藻酸钠包埋菌剂、缓释肥料,并辅以通风工艺及浇水设备建立了修复石油污染土壤的生态堆,对胜利油田一处油泥暂存点的石油污染土壤进行了生态堆修复。修复结果显示：生态堆能高效修复污染土及油泥中的石油烃,一年后,C6~C16的脂肪烃降解至检出限以下,C17~C36的脂肪烃一年内降解率为93.5%,总PAHs的降解率能达到78%以上,但随着PAHs苯环数的增加,降解率呈下降趋势;缓释肥料及包埋菌剂的添加,以及生态堆顶部植物的种植,使生态堆内的环境条件保持较为稳定的状态,为石油烃的降解创造良好的条件。     

The biochemical activity of soil contaminated with fungicides

Excess fungicides can pose a serious threat to the soil environment. Fungicides can lower the microbiological and biochemical activity of soil and lead to yield declines. Soils contaminated with fungicides have to be remediated to maintain the optimal function of soil ecosystems. This study evaluates the effect of neutralizing substances on soil enzymatic activity and the yield of Triticum aestivum L. in soil contaminated with fungicides. Sandy loam (Eutric Cambisols) with pH_KCl 7.0 was contaminated with an aqueous solution of Amistar 250 SC and Falcon 460 EC in the following doses: 0 (soil without fungicide – treated as a control), RD (dose recommended by the manufacturer) and 300?×?RD (dose 300-fold higher than the recommended dose). Soil was supplemented with bentonite and basalt meal at a dose of 10?g kg^?1 DM of soil (dry mass of soil). The fungicide dose recommended by the manufacturer did not induce changes in soil enzymatic activity or the yield of T. aestivum L. Our findings indicate that the tested fungicides can be safely applied to protect crops against fungal pathogens. However, when applied at the dose of 300?×?RD, the tested fungicides strongly inhibited soil enzymatic activity and disrupted the growth and development of spring wheat. Soil supplementation with bentonite and basalt meal improved the yield of T. aestivum L., and bentonite was more effective in reducing fungicide stress. The analyzed substances were not highly effective in restoring biochemical homeostasis in soil.     

土壤中六六六和滴滴涕的堆肥生物修复研究

采用堆肥生物修复法对土壤中六六六(HCH)和滴滴涕(DDT)的降解效果进行了研究.试验结果表明,六六六和滴滴涕的降解先后经历了快速降解阶段和缓慢降解阶段;堆肥第21天后,六六六和滴滴涕降解率均达60%以上;γ-HCH降解效果最好,其次为β-HCH,α-HCH和δ-HCH的降解效果差别较大;p,p'-DDE的降解效果要好于p,p'-DDD,初始质量浓度为0.03 mg/kg的p,p'-DDT未得到降解;微生物对六六六和滴滴涕的降解作用均较明显.     

表面活性剂对焦化污染土壤中多环芳烃淋洗修复研究

异位土壤淋洗是一种高效修复污染土壤技术。以孝义市某焦化厂污染土壤为研究对象,采用批处理实验,探究表面活性剂曲拉通-100(TX-100)、吐温80(TW80)、烷基糖苷(APG)作为淋洗剂对土壤中16种多环芳烃(PAHs)的淋洗效果,并以TW80为代表,考察了淋洗剂浓度、淋洗时间、pH以及淋洗方式对污染土壤中PAHs的去除效果。结果表明,TW80、TX-100和APG对土壤中16种PAHs的总去除率分别为25.67%、18.89%和16.77%。TW80作为淋洗剂,3环PAHs的去除率低于高环(3环)PAHs,主要与焦化污染土壤中以3环PAHs为主有关;高环PAHs随着环数的增加,去除率降低。焦化污染土壤中PAHs的去除在240min达到平衡;大部分PAHs去除率随TW80浓度的增加而增大;pH可不作调整;在TW80用量相同情况下,建议采用单次淋洗。     

电动修复不同形态铬污染土壤的研究

研究了土壤中铬的价态对电动修复效率的影响以及电动修复前后土壤中铬形态的变化.结果表明,电动修复对于土壤中1 000 mg Cr(Ⅵ)/kg的去除效果明显,总铬去除率达59.7%;而对1 000 mg Cr(Ⅲ)/kg的去除效率较低,仅为6.2%;Cr(Ⅲ)和Cr(Ⅵ)(各500 mg/kg)同时污染的土壤,铬的去除率介于中间,为18.7%.电动修复前后,土壤中铬的形态也发生了明显的变化.其中,电动修复对土壤中Cr(Ⅵ)的提取形态影响最大,而对Cr(Ⅲ)提取形态并无太大的影响.总体上,电动修复后对于生物有效的弱酸可提取态铬的浓度都保持在较低水平,预期铬的环境风险(物理流动性和生态风险)将大大降低.     

高岭土模拟铜污染土壤电动力学修复

采用电动力学方法修复重金属污染土壤。研究中采用高岭土模拟铜污染土壤,结合电动力学修复理论,考察了不同电压、添加络合剂条件下铜的修复效果。结果表明,当电压强度为0．5V／cm时,最靠近阴极部分的土壤中Cu^2＋的C／C。为1．596,当电压强度为1V／cm时,C／C0为2．245,说明适当提高电压强度能够有效的增加Cu^2＋的迁移效果;土壤中未加入络合剂时,Cu^2＋大部分集中在第5段土壤中,C／C0为1．339,在土壤中加入络合剂以后Cu^2＋大部分集中在靠近阴极部分的土壤中,C／C。为1．716,说明在污染土壤中加入一定量的络合剂可以与Cu^2＋结合生成螯合物,提高Cu^2＋的迁移效果。     

微生物菌剂对石油污染土壤的修复研究

在油田周围普遍存在着土壤盐渍化和石油污染双重问题.为了修复胜利油田周围的污染土壤,采取了淡水压盐、土壤翻耕、添加菌剂和营养盐等措施,测定了在修复过程中的水溶性盐、微生物、脱氢酶、石油含量等变化.结果表明,在修复过程中微生物数目、脱氢酶和石油降解率具有相关性,修复初期,三者均处于较高水平,随后微生物数目减少,脱氢酶活性降...     

污染土壤中苯并(a)芘的微生物降解

本文以B(a)P污染土壤为处理对象 ,进行了土壤微生物群体及单一菌对B(a)P的降解试验 ,结果表明 ,鲜土中的微生物降解力 >风干土的微生物降解力。土壤微生物群体比单一微生物降解B(a)P效果好。真菌的降解能力强于细菌。 2 2 0 9号镰刀菌降解B(a)P的速率最快 ,为高效降解菌     

Exploring the phytoremediation potential of Cynara cardunculus: a trial on an industrial soil highly contaminated by heavy metals

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Metal uptake capacity and growth patterns of three cardoon cultivars (Sardo, Siciliano, and Spagnolo) were investigated for phytoremediation in a...     

Remediation of soil contaminated with dioxins by subcritical water extraction

The effectiveness of subcritical water extraction (SCWE) was examined for removing dioxins from contaminated soil. Most dioxins in the soil sample were reduced at 300 degrees C or more, but decreased dioxin concentrations were also observed at 150 degrees C. After 4 h of extraction, 99.4%, 94.5% and 60% of PCDDs were removed from samples at 350, 300 and 150 degrees C, respectively. It was also determined that degradation of dioxins had occurred, since the sum of dioxins in the soil plus water extracts after the experiments had considerably decreased. This study revealed that pressurizing is not essential for the removal of dioxins. Reduction was complete within 30 min at 350 degrees C; however, it took a much longer time at lower temperatures. The results of addition experiments in which OCDDs were added to different types of soil samples have shown that dechlorination is one of the major reaction pathways. After addition of OCDD to soil samples, experiments were carried out to examine in detail the degradation pathways of PCDDs. The removal rates and congener profiles varied among soil types. Although it was previously assumed that removal rates and congener profiles depended on the chemical components in soil, nonparametric statistical analysis revealed no significant relationship between the rate of reduction and elements present in the soil. It was confirmed from isomer patterns that dechlorination of the 2,3,7,8-positions in PCDDs takes place somewhat faster than for the 1,4,6,9-positions.     

生石灰强化机械通风法修复三氯乙烯污染土壤

机械通风法是一种操作简单、效果好、成本低的土壤修复技术,特别适合大型挥发性有机化合物(VOC)污染场地的土壤修复,但在环境温度低、土壤含水率高、土壤黏性大等情况下,其修复效果和修复周期会受到极大影响,且土壤中高浓度的污染物残留将严重影响场地修复目标的实现。为了解决这一问题,采用了在土壤中添加一定量生石灰的强化措施。结果表明:(1)生石灰可以显著提高机械通风法修复三氯乙烯(TCE)污染土壤的效果,缩短修复周期,降低污染物在土壤中的残留浓度。(2)生石灰对TCE的强化作用与生石灰的添加量和土壤类型有关,粉质黏土的强化效果要好于粉土和细砂,生石灰添加量越多,强化效果越好;(3)生石灰强化处理TCE的主要机制是提高土壤温度、降低土壤含水率、增加土壤通透性,促进土壤中TCE的解吸和挥发。     

原位电阻热脱附修复氯代烃污染土壤

针对原位电阻热脱附(ISERH)技术基础性研究不足、缺乏小试设备研发等问题,利用自主研发ISERH设备,以1,2-二氯乙烷和氯苯为目标污染物,探究了ISERH过程中土壤温度变化及设定温度、加热时间、污染物种类、老化时间对污染物热脱附效果的影响.结果表明,在热脱附过程中氯代烃污染土壤的主要阴离子SO42-和Cl-含量分别...     

The Danish incinerator dioxin study. Part 1

During the last two years an extensive series of dioxin measurements has been conducted on Danish municipal and hospital solid waste incinerators. The study was directed toward finding the total annual dioxin emissions from MSWI in Denmark, now estimated to be 3 kg. of dioxines and furanes. This sum is equivalent to 50 g. of 2,3,7,8-TCDD according to the Nordic Equivalents. Measurements were carried out according to a statistical design following a plan of pre-randomized sampling. This procedure allowed causal interpretation of the correlations found between the dioxin emissions and certain operating parameters. The statistical model obtained describes the emissions by variations between incinerators, by variation in time, and by changes in the load, the excess air and the HCl concentration in the flue gas.     

污泥生物炭对土壤中Pb和Cd的生物有效性的影响

以污泥为原料,在500 ℃缺氧条件下制备污泥生物炭,结合X射线能谱（EDS）、环境扫描电镜（SEM）和红外光谱（FTIR）等表征手段,分析添加污泥生物炭后污染土壤pH和Pb与Cd化学形态的变化来探究污泥生物炭对土壤中Pb、Cd的固定效果,并用盆栽方式评估添加污泥生物炭对小青菜生物量及体内重金属含量的影响。结果表明：添加污泥生物炭后,污染土壤的pH随平衡时间的延长显著升高;对于单一污染土壤和复合污染土壤,污泥生物炭对Pb和Cd均有较强的固定作用,而污泥生物炭在复合污染土壤中对Pb的固定效果优于在单一污染土壤中;添加污泥生物炭能提高小青菜的生物量,且能有效降低小青菜对污染土壤中Pb和Cd的吸收。     

植物修复重金属污染土壤的强化措施

植物修复技术作为一种新兴的绿色环保技术,有着高效、经济和生态协调等特点而成为当前研究的热点领域,而且由于其修复的彻底性和环境友好性而在治理污染土壤实地过程得到广泛应用.概述了当前植物修复研究的基本类型和修复机理,并着重从生物技术、农艺措施和物理化学等强化手段上阐述了利用超富集植物修复污染土壤,以进一步提高超富集植物的修复效率,为大规模治理重金属污染土壤和商业化应用提供技术途径和科学依据.