Investigations of ash topography/morphology and their relationship with heavy metals leachability

The leachability of heavy metals such as chromium (Cr), lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) from the ash material obtained from waste combustion was studied. The effects of ash surface topography and morphology on the leachability of these elements were examined using atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The AFM (scan size 10 x 10 microns) and SEM images of the simulated ash pellet obtained at various operating temperatures (1000, 1400 and 1500 degrees C) showed significant microstructural and topographical changes. Ash pellets treated at 1000 degrees C contain porous and non-continuous surface. On the other hand, the ash pellet obtained at higher temperature (1500 degrees C) was found to contain a smooth, continuous and non-porous surface. The AFM height profile studies indicated that the top surface variation of the ash pellet at 1000, 1400 and 1500 degrees C were found to be -40.0 to 25.5, -3.7 to 4.7 and -0.10 to 0.66 nm respectively. The SEM analyses also confirmed the presence of smooth, non-porous outer surface of ash formed at 1500 degrees C. In addition, it also showed the presence of compact and rigid interior for the same ash pellet. The leachability of the heavy metals was determined using standard toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) test and the samples were analysed using atomic absorption spectroscopy. The results showed that the TCLP leaching ratios of the heavy metals were Cr = 0.30, Pb = 0.05 and Cd = 0.09 at 1000 degrees C. However, the ash obtained at 1400 degrees C showed negligible heavy metals leaching ratio while at 1500 degrees C no leachability was detected (TCLP concentration dropped to nondetectable levels). The use of high temperature treatment enabled the immobilization of heavy metals in the ash preventing their leaching. Such ash can be considered as a non-hazardous material for reuse or safe disposal.     

油页岩循环流化床锅炉底渣和飞灰中重金属元素浸出毒性研究

为了研究我国桦甸油页岩65 t/h循环流化床锅炉的底渣和飞灰中重金属元素Cr、Cu、Pb和Zn的赋存状态及不同酸度条件下的浸出特性,分别进行了逐级提取实验和分批浸出的淋滤实验。逐级提取实验结果表明,这4种元素在底渣和飞灰中具有基本相当的赋存状态。硫化物结合态和稳定的残渣态是各元素的主要赋存状态,元素的潜在浸出能力大小表现为:PbCrCuZn,飞灰中各元素的潜在浸出能力大于底渣中的。浸出实验结果表明,元素的赋存状态决定了其浸提能力,浸提液的pH值对各元素浸出能力的影响不尽相同,各元素的浸出能力随浸提时间的延长都会趋于平衡,Cr和Pb的浸出浓度都高于地表水和饮用水的国家标准。     

污泥焚烧底灰中重金属残留特性的实验研究

利用原子吸收分光光度计和程序控制温升炉研究了沈阳市污水处理厂污泥在不同焚烧工况下重金属Cu、Cr、Cd、Zn、Ni和Pb在焚烧底灰中的残留特性。考察了升温速率、焚烧温度、含水率以及停留时间等因素对重金属在污泥底灰中的残留特性的影响。实验表明 ,Pb、Cd和Cu在灰渣中的残留率随着温度和停留时间的增加而降低。大部分的重金属元素Zn、Cu和Cr残留在灰渣中 ,Cd、Pb和Ni部分残留在灰渣中     

垃圾焚烧炉渣铁磁性物质提取及特性表征

本研究以重庆市生活垃圾焚烧炉渣为研究对象,分别采用纯水、无水乙醇和丙酮3种溶剂作为提纯介质对焚烧炉渣中铁磁性物质进行湿法提取,并对提取出来的铁磁性物质的铁含量、矿物组分、铁价态分布进行分析表征。实验结果表明,二步-湿法并干法提取所得的铁磁性物质铁含量分别为375.66 g/kg(纯水)、365.79 g/kg(无水乙醇)和344.59 g/kg(丙酮),是原始炉渣铁含量的4~6倍,是一步-湿法提取所得铁磁性物质铁含量的2~3倍,能够较好地对炉渣铁磁性物质进行富集。二步-湿法并干法提取方式对炉渣中铁的提取效率为63%~73%。XRD分析结果表明,铁磁性物质矿物组分主要包括磁铁矿(Fe3O4)、赤铁矿(Fe2O3)、单质铁(Fe)等含铁矿物组分,以及少量石英(SiO2)和钙铝黄长石(2CaO·Al2O3·SiO2)等不含铁矿物组分。以纯水、无水乙醇和丙酮作为提纯介质经二步提取所得的铁磁性物质中Fe0:Fe2+:Fe3+分别为10:35:55、12:43::45和9:33:59。     

Reduction of bioavailability and leachability of heavy metals during vermicomposting of water hyacinth

Vermicomposting of water hyacinth is a good alternative for the treatment of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and subsequentially, beneficial for agriculture purposes. The bioavailability and leachability of heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Mn, Fe, Ni, Pb, Cd, and Cr) were evaluated during vermicomposting of E. crassipes employing Eisenia fetida earthworm. Five different proportions (trials 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) of cattle manure, water hyacinth, and sawdust were prepared for the vermicomposting process. Results show that very poor biomass growth of earthworms was observed in the highest proportion of water hyacinth (trial 1). The water soluble, diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) extractable, and leachable heavy metals concentration (percentage of total heavy metals) were reduced significantly in all trials except trial 1. The total concentration of some metals was low but its water soluble and DTPA extractable fractions were similar or more than other metals which were present in higher concentration. This study revealed that the toxicity of metals depends on bioavailable fraction rather than total metal concentration. Bioavailable fraction of metals may be toxic for plants and soil microorganisms. The vermicomposting of water hyacinth by E. fetida was very effective for reduction of bioavailability and leachability of selected heavy metals. Leachability test confirmed that prepared vermicompost is not hazardous for soil, plants, and human health. The feasibility of earthworms to mitigate the metal toxicity and to enhance the nutrient profile in water hyacinth vermicompost might be useful in sustainable land renovation practices at low-input basis.     

不同粒级土壤磁化率与重金属污染特征的相关关系

采集辽宁省葫芦岛锌厂周边农田耕作层土壤,将其分为>500 μm、100~500 μm、50~100 μm、2~50 μm、χlf)和高频磁化率(χhf),用BCR连续提取法对5个粒级及未分级土样中的Pb和Cd赋存形态进行分析,并计算各粒级土壤污染负荷指数(PLI)和频率磁化率(χfd)等参数,以此探讨不同粒级土壤磁性与Pb和Cd含量、形态及PLI的关系.结果表明,粒径 χfd均增加;各个粒级土壤中Pb的可还原态(F2)含量高于其他形态,而Cd的弱酸可溶态(F1)含量高于其他形态;未分级土壤中Pb含量、Cd含量和PLI与χlf和χfd具有显著相关性,且均在0.05水平及以上;各个粒级土壤中Pb和Cd的F2含量与χlf、χfd和PLI基本达0.01水平显著相关,其显著性均高于其他形态含量与χlf、 χfd和PLI的显著性.     

Extraction of heavy metals from MSW incinerator fly ash using saponins

An extraction process with saponins was evaluated for removing heavy metals from MSW (municipal solid waste) incinerator fly ashes. Two different fly ashes, A and B, were treated on a laboratory scale with three triterpene-glycoside type of saponins, M, Q, and T, in the pH range 4-9. The results were compared with those of the HCI and EDTA treatment. The treatment with saponins extracted 20-45% of Cr from the fly ashes. Saponins were also effective in extracting Cu from fly ash A attaining 50-60% extraction. Saponin T extracted 100% of Pb from fly ash A at pH around 4. The extraction of Zn with the saponin treatment was similar to that of the HCl treatment. Further, Cr, Cu, Pb, and Zn were fractionated by sequential extraction to investigate the effect of saponins on each fraction. Extraction behavior of other elements during the saponin treatment was also studied. The leaching test on the residues received after the saponin treatment showed that the fly ashes were successfully detoxified to meet the landfilling guideline.     

粉煤灰免烧陶粒制备及其重金属废水净化性能

摘要重金属废水对环境的污染已经引起科研人员的广泛关注。以粉煤灰和水泥为原料、添加活性成分FeS,制备一种免烧陶粒用于含重金属Cu2＋、Zn2＋、Pb2＋的废水处理。探讨了物料配比及蒸养时间对陶粒筒压强度及其比表面积的影响;研究了固液比、接触时间、pH、温度及初始溶液浓度等因素对Cu2＋、Zn2＋、Pb2＋离子净化效果的影响规律,并对实验结果进行了等温线拟合。XRD分析显示,免烧陶粒中存在Ca（OH）2、C—D—H、FeS等矿物相,对重金属离子具有非常好的固定化作用。该免烧陶粒对重金属离子具有很好的去除效果,具备较好的应用前景。     

医疗垃圾焚烧飞灰重金属形态分析

利用原子吸收光谱仪分别对医疗垃圾焚烧飞灰重金属含量和重金属形态及其随颗粒度分布特性进行了分析,结果表明,飞灰中Cd、Zn、Pb等的浸出浓度远超标与这些重金属的可交换态和碳酸盐态含量较高有关;飞灰颗粒度主要在96 μm以下,96～150 μm的颗粒中Cd、Pb含量最高,且Zn、Cd的形态以可交换态为主.     

Influence of coexisting surface-active agents on leachability of dioxins in raw and treated fly ash from an MSW incinerator

The leaching behavior of dioxins from raw and treated fly ash (FA) under the coexistence of several types of surface-active agents (SAAs) was examined by batch leaching tests to obtain significant information not only for evaluating leachability of dioxins as hydrophobic organic pollutants (HOPs) under the severe environment in which SAAs coexist, but also for evaluating the reduction efficiency of dioxin-leachability from the treated FA. Enhancement of dioxin-leachability by sufficient addition of SAAs was observed in the leaching test, whereas addition of a smaller quantity depressed the leachability. The higher the degree of chlorination in PCDDs/PCDFs homologues, the more effectively the SAAs enhanced the leachability. Moreover, there was a large difference in the potential for leachability enhancement due to each surface activity, based on critical micelle concentration (CMC) of the SAAs although Aldrich humic acid enhanced the leachability at a much lower concentration than CMC. A comparison of the leachability in FA treated by several methods showed a difference in the reduction efficiency of leachability, depending on the adsorption of SAAs by each treated FA.     

Metal accumulation in the polychaete Hediste japonica with emphasis on interaction between heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons

The accumulation of cadmium (Cd) and copper (Cu) in the polychaete Hediste japonica exposed to the mixture of Cd (or Cu) and petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) was investigated and compared with that exposed to single Cd (or Cu). The increased bioavailability of Cd or Cu with exposure concentrations resulted in an increase in the accumulation and net accumulation rate of Cd or Cu during single metal exposure. The net accumulation rate of Cd increased, but the net accumulation rate of Cu decreased with exposure time during single metal exposure, suggesting that H. japonica could actively regulate Cu burden in their body by inhibition of absolute uptake or promotion of excretion. The interactions between Cd (or Cu) and PHCs had complicated influences on the net accumulation rate of Cd and Cu in H. japonica under the condition of the binary mixture, which are dependent on their concentration combinations and exposure time.     

Leachates of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash from Macao: heavy metal concentrations and genotoxicity

Heavy metals in municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (MSWIBA) may leach into soil and groundwater and pose long-term risks to the environment. In this study, toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) was carried out on the MSWIBA from Macao. Heavy metals in leachates were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES), and genotoxicity of leachates was also evaluated by micronucleus (MN) assay with Vicia faba root tip cells. The results showed that the concentrations of aluminium (Al), manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co), cadmium (Cd) and mercury (Hg) in the leachates were less than 0.01 mg l(-1), and those of iron (Fe), copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo) were less than 0.1 mg l(-1). The concentrations of chromium (Cr), zinc (Zn), selemium (Se), strontium (Sr), barium (Ba) and caesium (Cs) were between 0.11 mg l(-1) and 2.19 mg l(-1). Lead (Pb) concentrations, in particular, reached as high as 19.6 mg l(-1), significantly exceeding the maximum concentration limit (5 mg l(-1) for lead by TCLP). Compared with the negative group, a significant increase of MN frequencies was observed in the leachate-exposed groups (P<0.05). With the increase of heavy metals in the leachates, the toxic effects on the Vicia faba root tip cells increased, implying that heavy metals were the main factors causing the genotoxic effects. Our results suggested that apart from chemical analysis, bioassays like the MN assay of Vicia faba root tip cells should also be included in a battery of tests to assess the eco-environmental risks of bottom ashes before decisions can be made on the utilization, treatment or disposal.     

Composition and element solubility of magnetic and non-magnetic fly ash fractions

Magnetic and non-magnetic fractions of coal fly ashes from SE US electric power plants were characterized with special emphasis on the potential environmental consequences of their terrestrial disposal. Quartz and mullite were the crystalline minerals dominating the non-magnetic fractions. Magnetic fractions contained magnetite, hematite, and, to a lesser extent, quartz and mullite. Chemical analyses revealed that magnetic fractions had about 10 times higher concentrations of Fe, and 2-4 times higher concentrations of Co, Ni, and Mn. Non-magnetic fractions were enriched in K, Al and Ca. Iron content within fly ash particles was negatively correlated with elements associated with aluminosilicate matrix (Si, Al, K, Na). Solubility of most elements was higher in the non-magnetic than in the magnetic fractions of alkaline fly ashes at comparable pH. Calcium was associated with the non-magnetic fraction of the alkaline fly ashes which resulted in a higher pH buffering capacity of this fraction.     

水泥对垃圾焚烧飞灰中重金属的固化研究

采用水泥固化法处理垃圾焚烧飞灰,研究了飞灰与水泥质量比、养护时间、添加剂和化学预处理对垃圾焚烧飞灰固化块中重金属Zn、Pb、Cu、Cd、Cr浸出的影响.结果表明,当飞灰与水泥质量比为3:4,养护时间为11d的条件下,以砂浆塑化剂为添加剂,固化块Pb、Cu、Cd和Cr的浸出浓度分别降低了72.4％、70.6％、60.0％...     

Changes in the leachability of metals from dredged canal sediments during drying and oxidation

The behaviour of metals in canal sediments after their disposal to land has important implications for the environmental management of canal dredgings. The leaching behaviour of trace metals was investigated in a laboratory-based experiment using sediment from a canal in the UK (139 mg Zn kg-1dry sediment, 1.1 mg Cd, kg-1dry sediment 31.5 mg Cr kg-1dry sediment, 20.6 mg Cu kg-1dry sediment 48.4 mg Ni kg-1dry sediment, 43.4 mg Pb kg-1dry sediment and 7.6 mg As kg-1dry sediment). The sediment was allowed to dry. Cores (10 cm long) of the drying canal sediment were taken over a period of 12 weeks. A simple water extraction procedure was used to investigate changes in metal leachability at varying depths through the cores. Metal leachability increased over the first five weeks of drying and then subsequently decreased between weeks five and twelve, (e.g. Cd increased from approximately 0.006 to 0.018 mg/kgsediment then decreased to approximately 0.006 mg/kgsediment, Zn increased from approximately 1.5 to 3 mg/kgsediment and then decreased to approximately 1.5 mg/kgsediment). These results were combined with sulphide/sulphate ratios, which showed a decrease as the sediment dried (e.g. at 2-4 cm depth from approximately 1 to 0.49), and BCR sequential extraction data. Most metals (except Cd and As) showed a redistribution from the residual phase into more mobile phases as the sediment dried and oxidised. Metal leachability was strongly correlated with the sulphide/sulphate ratio with leachability normally increasing with decreasing sulphide/sulphate ratio. The combined results were used to infer the likely behaviour of dredged material upon disposal to land.     

重庆市垃圾焚烧飞灰特性及重金属浸出行为的研究

通过激光粒度仪分析了重庆市垃圾焚烧飞灰颗粒粒径的分布特征,并研究了在GB5085.3-2007和USEPA-TCLP浸出条件下及不同pH、浸出液固比和浸出时间等因素下重庆市垃圾焚烧飞灰中重金属的浸出行为.结果表明,重庆市垃圾焚烧飞灰颗粒平均粒径为36.4μm,飞灰中主要重金属总量约1.04%,Zn、Pb含量较高,具有较...     

矿渣高温固化垃圾焚烧飞灰中的重金属

垃圾焚烧飞灰由于含有大量重金属属于危险固体废物,重金属的浸出含量影响其资源化利用。模拟高炉矿渣在熔融状态下固熔部分飞灰,研究固熔体急冷后其重金属的浸出规律,采用SEM-EDS、XRD、FTIR研究固熔体固化重金属的机理。结果表明：重金属浸出量随着熔融温度的升高而减少,随着飞灰掺量的增加而增加,但浸出浓度远低于国家标准;SEM-EDS表明,主要重金属均出现在固熔体中;XRD证实有部分Zn以生成Ca2ZnSi2O7的形式被固化;FTIR的结果也表明固化的重金属影响了Si—O—Si键的周围环境。     

养护条件对二次铝灰-垃圾飞灰基地聚物中重金属稳固化的影响

以添加SiO2粉末后的二次铝灰和垃圾焚烧飞灰为原料,经过碱激发制备地聚物固化体。将制备好的地聚物固化体样品分别放在30、35、40、45和50 ℃,相对湿度为80%的恒温恒湿培养箱内养护,探究不同养护条件对固化体中重金属浸出特性的影响,并考察生活垃圾焚烧飞灰处理前后重金属化学形态、晶体结构和微观形貌的改变。结果表明：重金属Cr的相对浸出率在30～45 ℃下降明显,45～50 ℃内趋于平缓;而Cd和Pb的相对浸出率在30～40 ℃略微上升,40～50 ℃呈下降趋势,并且Pb的相对浸出率在40～45 ℃下降明显;Zn的相对浸出率随着养护温度的升高缓慢下降。重金属Cr、Cd、Zn和Pb的相对浸出率在前10 d内下降较大,10～14 d下降缓慢。当养护温度为50 ℃时,地聚物中重金属Cr、Cd、Zn和Pb的浸出浓度分别降到0.172、0.072、0.218和3.803 mg·L-1,满足《生活垃圾填埋场控制标准》（GB 16889-2008）的浸出要求。     

动电修复不同形态重金属污染土壤效果研究

以钢铁厂附近废地的重金属土壤为对象,研究了动电修复技术去除重金属效果与其各化学形态的关系,讨论了电能消耗。结果表明,同一种重金属,其动电去除效率顺序为交换态碳酸盐结合态Fe-Mn氧化结合态有机结合态残留态,即吸附性越弱的形态,其去除率越高,如交换态去除率95%;吸附性越强的形态,其去除率越低,如有机态和残留态去除率低于29%;对于不同重金属,高移动性和弱吸附性的重金属较弱移动性和强吸附性的重金属去除效果好,即各形态的Cd、Cu和Zn的去除率明显高于相应形态Pb的去除率;能耗分析表明,实验时间超过96 h后,在电能有较大消耗的同时,重金属去除率却提高不明显。     

垃圾焚烧飞灰有毒重金属固化稳定技术研究综述

采用焚烧法处理生活垃圾正呈快速增长的趋势,焚烧过程产生的飞灰中所含有的大量有毒重金属对自然环境和人类生存都造成极大影响。阐述了目前常用的几种固化稳定垃圾焚烧飞灰有毒重金属的方法,综合分析了其固化特点和优缺点,并初步探索了一种低能耗环境下实现高温熔融处置技术的有效途径,从而为垃圾焚烧飞灰高温固化稳定有毒重金属的实施提供一定的理论基础和技术支持。