螯合剂稳定化飞灰中Pb和Cd浸出行为研究

考察了螯合剂稳定化飞灰(以下简称螯合灰)中重金属Pb、Cd的浸出特性。结果表明,各螯合灰样品中Pb总浓度均高于Cd,经醋酸缓冲液浸提后,各样品中Pb、Cd的浸出浓度均超过《生活垃圾填埋场污染控制标准》(GB 16889—2008)的标准限值,且Pb超标倍数均高于Cd。样品中Pb的浸出行为表现为高浸出浓度低浸出率,而Cd则为高浸出率低浸出浓度。浸提前后各螯合灰样品中Pb、Cd均以铁锰氧化物结合态为主,在醋酸浸提过程中,螯合灰中的Pb、Cd均易再次形成不溶性的碳酸盐或氢氧化物沉淀,因此在中性或偏酸性环境中依然存在较大浸出风险。     

掺固硫灰AC-13型沥青混合料配合比设计

固硫灰是循环流化床锅炉燃煤固硫产生的废弃物,具有自硬性、火山灰活性和膨胀性等特性,若以其替代矿粉制备沥青混合料并用于道路工程建设中,将有望为固硫灰处理处置提供新途径。选用固硫灰做填料等量替代普通矿粉,通过马歇尔实验研究固硫灰不同替代量(0%、25%、50%、75%、100%)对AC-13型沥青混合料性能的影响,并对机理进行了分析。结果表明,掺固硫灰沥青混合料在一定油石比范围内均能满足现行规范要求,与普通矿粉沥青混合料相比,掺固硫灰沥青混合料水稳定性良好,压实度相同时,掺固硫灰沥青混合料具有更好的抗车辙性。     

循环流化床燃煤固硫灰改良云南红粘土

为因地制宜寻求适合固硫灰大掺量利用的新途径,解决固硫灰滞销的问题,提高固硫灰的综合利用率,利用固硫灰具有游离氧化钙含量高、火山灰特性、自硬性的特点,将其掺入红粘土进行土质改良,开展土工实验,以满足高速路基填筑材料技术要求为指标,确定适宜的固硫灰掺入量。结果表明:在红粘土中掺入适量固硫灰,能够有效降低塑性指数、增强压实性、提高承载比,固硫灰掺入量为30%以内,CBR可提高至5%以上,符合路床土最小强度要求;当固硫灰掺入量为10%~20%时,CBR可提高至15%以上,符合高速公路路床土最小强度要求。在红粘土中掺入适量固硫灰,能够有效改良红粘土,当固硫灰掺入量为10%~20%时,改良红粘土用作高速公路路床土在技术上是可行的。     

基于重金属提取的垃圾焚烧飞灰无害化处理

采用加酸浸出工艺对垃圾焚烧飞灰进行无害化处理。研究证明盐酸能有效分离飞灰中重金属,重金属浸出率与盐酸浓度及液固比有关;重金属在实验的盐酸浓度和液固比下都能达到高浸出率,但液固比越低,浸出液中重金属的浓度就越高,越有利于重金属的回收。当盐酸浓度为5 mol·L~(-1)、液固比为2(mL:g)时,Pb、Cd和Zn浸出率均达到95%以上,而Cu的浸出率也达到81.38%,Pb、Cd、Zn和Cu的浓度分别为468.10、78.12、2 268.80和347.78 mg·L~(-1)。残灰采用加盐水洗工艺后,浸出毒性超标的重金属Pb和Cd浸出毒性低于GB 16889-2008标准限值,符合填埋要求。     

预处理飞灰重金属的固定化效果及环境影响评估

针对垃圾焚烧飞灰广泛存在重金属超标的问题,采用哌嗪螯合剂、二甲基二硫代氨基甲酸盐及水泥对飞灰进行预处理,以降低填埋风险。通过《固体废物浸出毒性方法醋酸缓冲溶液法》(HJ/T300-2007)探讨预处理对飞灰中重金属的固定效果,并采用X射线衍射、扫描电镜和BCR形态提取分析各飞灰的物相组成、微观形貌和重金属形态分布,使用RAC和STI模型对各飞灰进行环境风险评估。结果表明,原灰中重金属Ni、Pb、Cd的浸出毒性超标,重金属含量呈Zn>Pb>Cu>Cd>Cr>Ni顺序分布。预处理作用后,飞灰中重金属Ni、Cd、Pb的浸出毒性满足标准限值,固定率达99%以上,未超标重金属Cr、Zn、Cu的固定率高于96%。同等添加量下,SDD的稳定效果优于TS300,但TS300协同水泥固定重金属的作用优于SDD。稳定化对Cr的处理效果优于固化/稳定化,单一水泥固化对Zn、Pb、Ni的固定作用最佳,但40%的水泥用量及高增容比限制了水泥固化的应用。ANC测试表明,水泥固化的ANC最强。XRD和SEM分结果表明,稳定化形成的新矿物对重金属的固定起重要作用,水泥水化生成的Ca(OH...     

电镀污泥基胶凝材料的制备及性质分析

将电镀污泥作为混合材料掺到水泥中,取代部分水泥熟料制备电镀污泥基胶凝材料。测定了胶凝材料试样的标准稠度用水量、凝结时间、胶砂流动度、强度等物理性能指标,同时分析胶凝材料试样的微观水化性能与累积孔体积,测定了胶凝材料的重金属浸出浓度。结果表明,在电镀污泥掺量为0.5%(质量分数,下同)时,制备的胶凝材料试样强度达到《通用硅酸盐水泥》(GB175—2007)规定的52.5R级水泥强度标准;在掺量为1.5%、2.5%时,制备的胶凝材料试样强度达到GB 175—2007规定的42.5R级水泥强度标准,且重金属浸出浓度满足《危险废物鉴别标准浸出毒性鉴别》(GB 5085.3—2007)要求。微观测试表明,电镀污泥的掺入使得水化放热总量降低。     

型煤燃烧过程中石灰石固硫的试验研究（Ⅱ）

采用石灰石作固硫剂，考察其加入量和空气流量对北宿型煤固硫的影响，研究了固硫型煤矿析出特性和石灰石对不同煤的固硫能力。研究表明：石灰石的最佳固硫温度为８００℃、Ｃａ／Ｓ＝２：１；石灰石中所含的杂质对低温固硫有利，煤中所含钙基组分对固硫有利，石灰石对低灰熔点煤高温固硫不利。     

CFBC固硫灰和粉煤灰复掺作水泥混合材的研究

循环流化床燃烧技术是一种节能环保的先进燃烧煤技术,但其燃烧产物固硫灰的综合利用是个重要难题.将CFBC固硫灰和普通粉煤灰复合化处理,研究了复合混合材对水泥胶砂物理性能和水泥净浆膨胀性能的影响.实验结果表明:固硫灰和粉煤灰复掺存在超叠加效应,在合适的互掺比例和细度下复合混合材具有比单掺更好的水泥胶砂强度;掺加30%复合混...     

废物水泥窑共处置产品中重金属释放模型研究——混凝土路面场景

通过模拟煅烧试验制取水泥熟料,并制得混凝土样品。在混凝土路面场景分析的基础上,参照欧盟固体中无机组分有效量测试方法(EA NEN7371),以pH=3.2的HNO3/H2SO4溶液(质量比为1∶2)为浸取液,在液固比为20 L/kg条件下,对混凝土样品进行模拟浸出实验;参照欧盟块状材料中无机组分的扩散实验方法(EA NEN7375)测定混凝土样品中重金属的有效释放量。模拟浸出实验结果表明,Cr、Ni和Cd在浸出过程中扩散控制是其释放的主要因素。在此基础上建立了重金属在混凝土路面中的释放模型。实验室实测累积释放量(实测值)与模型预测累积释放量(预测值)的拟合检验结果表明,实测值与预测值之间差异不显著,释放模型能较好地预测混凝土路面中重金属的长期累积释放量。     

脱硫灰用作钙质材料制备蒸压加气混凝土砖块

为实现半干法脱硫灰的资源化利用,采用半干法脱硫灰作为蒸压加气混凝土砖块中的钙质材料。对脱硫灰进行预处理,使其在含水量20%条件下消化2 h后,烘干。在其他条件不变情况下,掺入经过预处理后的脱硫灰,砖块的抗压强度会有明显的提高。增加经过预处理后的脱硫灰的掺入量,可以在不影响砖块的抗压强度性能的基础之上,降低砖块的干燥收缩值和导热系数,同时提高砖块的抗冻性能和保温隔热性能。     

Chloroaromatic pollutants in mussels incubated in two finnish watercourses polluted by industry

Concentrations of different chlorinated compounds were measured in mussels incubated in two polluted watercourses, a river (the River Kymijoki) and a lake (Lake Vanaja) for four weeks in summer 1995. The sum concentrations of polychlorinated phenols (PCP) and biphenyls (PCB) were both about 1 μg/g lipid weight (lw) in Lake Vanaja mussels, while in the River Kymijoki mussels PCPs were non-detectable and PCBs were measured 120 ng/g lIw. The concentrations of toxic polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin (PCDD) and dibenzofuran (PCDF) congeners ranged between <17 and 370 pg/g Iw in Lake Vanaja mussels and between <38 and 11,000 pg/g lw in the River Kymijoki mussels. Polychlorinated diphenyl ethers (PCDE) were detected in the mussels incubated in the River Kymijoki (0.4–1.1 ng/g Iw), but not in those incubated in Lake Vanaja. Polychlorinated phenoxyanisoles (PCPA) were measured 33 ng/g lw and polychlorinated phenoxyphenols (PCPP) 300 ng/g lw in the mussels incubated in the River Kymijoki. PCPAs were also detected in reference samples, which were sediment and pike from the River Kymijoki and Baltic salmon, seal and white-tailed sea eagle.     

Book review

The Pesticide Manual ‐ A World Compendium, 8th Edition, C.R. Worthing, Editor and S.B. Walker, Assistant Editor, British Crop Protection Council, BCPC Publications Sales, Bear Farm, Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 5QE, England. 1987, 1100 pp., UK £50; Overseas £56. ISBN 0–948404–01–9.     

Observations on the influence of water and soil pH on the persistence of insecticides

Abstract

The pH‐disappearance rate profiles were determined at ca. 25°C for 24 insecticides at 4 or 5 pH values over the range 4.5 to 8.0 in sterile phosphate buffers prepared in water‐ethanol (99: 1 v/v). Half‐lives measured at pH 8 were generally smaller than at lower pH values. Changes in half lives between pH 8.0 and 4.5 were largest (>1000x) for the aryl carbamates, carbofuran and carbaryl, the oxime carbamate, oxamyl, and the organophosphorus insecticide, trichlorfon. In contrast, half lives of phorate, terbufos, heptachlor, fensulfothion and aldicarb were affected only slightly by pH changes. Under the experimental conditions described half lives at pH8 varied from 1–2 days for trichlorfon and oxamyl to >1 year for fensulfothion and cyper‐methrin. Insecticide persistence on alumina (acid, neutral and basic), mineral soils amended with aluminum sulfate or calcium hydroxide to different pH values and four natural soils of different pH was examined. No correlation was observed between the measured pH of these solids and the rate of disappearance of selected insecticides applied to them. These observations demonstrate the difficulty of extrapolating the pH dependent disappearance behaviour observed in homogeneous solution to partially solid heterogeneous systems such as soil.     

Organochlorine compounds in a three-step terrestrial food chain

The concentrations of 15 organochlorine chemicals (PCBs and pesticides) were studied in a Central European oak wood food chain system: Great tit (Parus major), caterpillars (Tortrix viridana, Operophtera brumata, Erannis defoliaria), and oak-leaves (Quercus robur). Juvenile tits receive organochlorines from the mother via egg transfer and, eventually to a greater extent, from the caterpillar food source during nestling period. The concentrations of PCB 153 (2,2′,4,4′,5,5′-hexachlorobiphenyl, the most abundant in this study) was found in leaf material at ca. 1 ng/g, in caterpillars 10 ng/g, and in bird eggs 170 ng/g on an average and on a dry mass basis.     

The chemical stability of formulations of some hydrolyzable insecticides in aqueous mixtures with hydrolysis catalysts

Abstract

The active ingredients in commercial formulations of malathion, oxamyl, carbaryl, diazinon, and chlorpyrifos diluted to “spray tank”; concentrations with buffered distilled or natural water of pH 4–9 were stable for at least 24 hr. Formulations of trichlorfon were not stable at pH 7 or above but disappearance rates were slower than for the pure chemical in homogeneous solution. Cupric ion was observed to be an effective catalyst for the hydrolysis of a variety of pure organophosphorus insecticides but did not catalyze hydrolysis of the active ingredients of the formulations examined. Increasing the dilution of the formulation increased the susceptibility of malathion, oxamyl, and carbaryl to hydrolysis.     

Radionuclides in pinon pine (Pinus edulis) nuts from los alamos national laboratory lands and the dose from consumption

Abstract

One of the dominant tree species growing within and around the eastern portion of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM, lands is the pinon pine (Pinus edulis). Pinon pine is used for firewood, fence posts, and building materials and is a source of nuts for food—the seeds are consumed by a wide variety of animals and are also gathered by people in the area and eaten raw or roasted. This study investigated the (1) concentration of ³H, ¹³⁷Cs, ⁹⁰Sr, ^totU, ²³⁸Pu, ^{239, 240}Pu, and²⁴¹ Am in soils (0‐ to 12‐in. [31 cm] depth underneath the tree), pinon pine shoots (PPS), and pinon pine nuts (PPN) collected from LANL lands and regional background (BG) locations, (2) committed effective dose equivalent (CEDE) from the ingestion of nuts, and (3) soil to PPS to PPN concentration ratios (CRs). Most radionuclides, with the exception of ³H in soils, were not significantly higher (p < 0.10) in soils, PPS, and PPN collected from LANL as compared to BG locations, and concentrations of most radionuclides in PPN from LANL have decreased over time. The maximum net CEDE (the CEDE plus two sigma minus BG) at the most conservative ingestion rate (10 lb [4.5 kg]) was 0.0018 mrem (0.018 μSv); this is far below the International Commission on Radiological Protection (all pathway) permissible dose limit of 100 mrem (1000 μSv). Soil‐to‐nut CRs for most radionuclides were within the range of default values in the literature for common fruits and vegetables.     

Degradation and sorption of imidacloprid in dissimilar surface and subsurface soils

Degradation and sorption/desorption are important processes affecting the leaching of pesticides through soil. This research characterized the degradation and sorption of imidacloprid (1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-methyl]-N-nitro-2-imidazolidinimine) in Drummer (silty clay loam) and Exeter (sandy loam) surface soils and their corresponding subsurface soils using sequential extraction methods over 400 days. By the end of the incubation, approximately 55% of imidacloprid applied at a rate of 1.0 mg kg^?1 degraded in the Exeter sandy loam surface and subsurface soils, compared to 40% of applied imidacloprid within 300 days in Drummer surface and subsurface soils. At the 0.1 mg kg^?1 application rate, dissipation was slower for all four soils. Water-extractable imidacloprid in Exeter surface soil decreased from 98% of applied at day 1 to > 70% of the imidacloprid remaining after 400 d, as compared to 55% in the Drummer surface soil at day 1 and 12% at day 400. These data suggest that imidacloprid was bioavailable to degrading soil microorganisms and sorption/desorption was not the limiting factor for biodegradation. In subsurface soils > 40% of ¹⁴C-benzoic acid was mineralized over 21 days, demonstrating an active microbial community. In contrast, cumulative ¹⁴CO₂ was less than 1.5% of applied ¹⁴C-imidacloprid in all soils over 400 d. Qualitative differences in the microbial communities appear to limit the degradation of imidacloprid in the subsurface soils.     

Evaluation of trichloroethene recovery processes in heterogeneous aquifer cells flushed with biodegradable surfactants

The ability of two biodegradable surfactants, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (Tween 80) and sodium dihexyl sulfosuccinate (Aerosol MA), to recover a representative dense non-aqueous-phase liquid (DNAPL), trichloroethene (TCE), from heterogeneous porous media was evaluated through a combination of batch and aquifer cell experiments. An aqueous solution containing 3.3% Aerosol MA, 8% 2-propanol and 6 g/l CaCl(2) yielded a weight solubilization ratio (WSR) of 1.21 g TCE/g surfactant, with a corresponding liquid-liquid interfacial tension (IFT) of 0.19 dyn/cm. Flushing of aquifer cells containing a TCE-DNAPL source zone with approximately two pore volumes of the AMA formulation resulted in substantial (>30%) mobilization of TCE-DNAPL. However, a TCE mass recovery of 81% was achieved when the aqueous-phase flow rate was sufficient to displace the mobile TCE-DNAPL toward the effluent well. Aqueous solutions of Tween 80 exhibited a greater capacity to solubilize TCE (WSR=1.74 g TCE/g surfactant) and exerted markedly less reduction in IFT (10.4 dyn/cm). These data contradict an accepted empirical correlation used to estimate IFT values from solubilization capacity, and indicate a unique capacity of T80 to form concentrated TCE emulsions. Flushing of aquifer cells with less than 2.5 pore volumes of a 4% T80 solution achieved TCE mass recoveries ranging from 66 to 85%, with only slight TCE-DNAPL mobilization (<5%) occurring when the total trapping number exceeded 2 x 10(-5). These findings demonstrate the ability of Tween 80 and Aerosol MA solutions to efficiently recover TCE from a heterogeneous DNAPL source zone, and the utility of the total trapping number as a design parameter for a priori prediction of DNAPL mobilization and bank angle formation when flushing with low-IFT solutions. Given their potential to stimulate microbial reductive dechlorination at low concentrations, these surfactants are well-suited for remedial action plans that couple aggressive mass removal followed by enhanced bioremediation to treat chlorinated solvent source zones.     

Biochemical interaction of six op delayed neurotoxicants with several neurotargets

Abstract

Five organophosphorous insecticides: Leptophos, EPN, Cyano‐fenphos, trichloronate and salithion proved to cause irreversible ataxia not only to chicken but also to mice and sheep. TOCP was included as a reference. Cyanofenphos blocked the catecholamine B‐receptor binding activity with ³H‐norepinephrine at a level similar to that of the specific inhibitor propranolol in the mouse heart preparation. In the lamb heart preparation, the B‐receptor was more sensitive to Leptophos, salithion and TOCP than to propranolol. The six compounds and their oxons were screened for their in‐vitro inhibition to monamine oxidase (MAO), acetyl cholinesterase (AChE) and neurotoxic esterase (NTE) in the brain of either mouse, lamb or chicken. It is believed that their AChE inhibition stands for their acute toxicity, while NTE inhibition is responsible for their paralytic ataxia.     

Phytoextraction of lead-contaminated soil using vetivergrass (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Vetiveria zizanioides</Emphasis> L.), cogongrass (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Imperata cylindrica</Emphasis> L.) and carabaograss (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Paspalum conjugatum</Emphasis> L.)

Background, Aims and Scope The global problem concerning contamination of the environment as a consequence of human activities is increasing. Most of the environmental contaminants are chemical by-products and heavy metals such as lead (Pb). Lead released into the environment makes its way into the air, soil and water. Lead contributes to a variety of health effects such as decline in mental, cognitive and physical health of the individual. An alternative way of reducing Pb concentration from the soil is through phytoremediation. Phytoremediation is an alternative method that uses plants to clean up a contaminated area. The objectives of this study were: (1) to determine the survival rate and vegetative characteristics of three grass species such as vetivergrass, cogongrass and carabaograss grown in soils with different Pb levels; and (2) to determine and compare the ability of the three grass species as potential phytoremediators in terms of Pb accumulation by plants. Methods The three test plants: vetivergrass (Vetiveria zizanioides L.); cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica L.); and carabaograss (Paspalum conjugatum L.) were grown in individual plastic bags containing soils with 75 mg kg⁻¹ (37.5 kg ha⁻¹) and 150 mg kg⁻¹ (75 kg ha⁻¹) of Pb, respectively. The Pb contents of the test plants and the soil were analyzed before and after experimental treatments using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. This study was laid out following a 3 × 2 factorial experiment in a completely randomized design. Results On the vegetative characteristics of the test plants, vetivergrass registered the highest whole plant dry matter weight (33.85–39.39 Mg ha⁻¹). Carabaograss had the lowest herbage mass production of 4.12 Mg ha⁻¹ and 5.72 Mg ha⁻¹ from soils added with 75 and 150 mg Pb kg⁻¹, respectively. Vetivergrass also had the highest percent plant survival which meant it best tolerated the Pb contamination in soils. Vetivergrass registered the highest rate of Pb absorption (10.16 ± 2.81 mg kg⁻¹). This was followed by cogongrass (2.34 ± 0.52 mg kg⁻¹) and carabaograss with a mean Pb level of 0.49 ± 0.56 mg kg⁻¹. Levels of Pb among the three grasses (shoots + roots) did not vary significantly with the amount of Pb added (75 and 150 mg kg⁻¹) to the soil. Discussion Vetivergrass yielded the highest biomass; it also has the greatest amount of Pb absorbed (roots + shoots). This can be attributed to the highly extensive root system of vetivergrass with the presence of an enormous amount of root hairs. Extensive root system denotes more contact to nutrients in soils, therefore more likelihood of nutrient absorption and Pb uptake. The efficiency of plants as phytoremediators could be correlated with the plants’ total biomass. This implies that the higher the biomass, the greater the Pb uptake. Plants characteristically exhibit remarkable capacity to absorb what they need and exclude what they do not need. Some plants utilize exclusion mechanisms, where there is a reduced uptake by the roots or a restricted transport of the metals from root to shoots. Combination of high metal accumulation and high biomass production results in the most metal removal from the soil. Conclusions The present study indicated that vetivergrass possessed many beneficial characteristics to uptake Pb from contaminated soil. It was the most tolerant and could grow in soil contaminated with high Pb concentration. Cogongrass and carabaograss are also potential phytoremediators since they can absorb small amount of Pb in soils, although cogongrass is more tolerant to Pb-contaminated soil compared with carabaograss. The important implication of our findings is that vetivergrass can be used for phytoextraction on sites contaminated with high levels of heavy metals; particularly Pb. Recommendations and Perspectives High levels of Pb in localized areas are still a concern especially in urban areas with high levels of traffic, near Pb smelters, battery plants, or industrial facilities that burn fuel ending up in water and soils. The grasses used in the study, and particularly vetivergrass, can be used to phytoremediate urban soil with various contaminations by planting these grasses in lawns and public parks. ESS-Submission Editor: Dr. Willie Peijnenburg (wjgm.peijnenburg@rivm.nl)