Fe0/Fe3O4复合材料同时去除水中多种重金属的效果

零价铁(Fe0)具有中等还原性,可通过还原反应或通过铁腐蚀产物的吸附和共沉淀过程去除水中重金属.但由于铁表面易钝化,导致铁腐蚀反应难以持续,这是限制Fe0应用的关键.因此,本研究通过原位制备零价铁复合体系(Fe0/Fe3O4),并采用批处理和连续流的流化床反应器考察了该复合体系同时去除水中Zn2+、Ni2+和Cr(Ⅵ)...     

超声强化Fe0去除阳离子红GTL的研究

采用US/Fe^0系统去除阳离子红GTL,考察了pH值、Fe^0用量、超声功率及活性炭、H2O2、盐分添加对阳离子红GTL去除率的影响,利用紫外-可见吸收光谱变化查明阳离子红GTL在不同条件下的去除差异性,利用SEM解析铁的形态与染料去除的相关性。结果表明：pH≥5.0时超声和Fe^0具有协同效应,Fe^0用量2 g/L,pH=7.0,超声功率135 W,阳离子红GTL去除率达到96.07%;一定量的活性炭、H2O2、盐分添加会加速染料去除,US加速Fe^0反应速度,但不改变染料降解机理,添加活性炭能够彻底降解阳离子红GTL,添加H2O2提供的氧化环境抑制苯胺类化合物生成;铁的形态及与染料的接触是影响染料去除效果的重要原因。     

土壤理化性质对Fe0还原硝基苯的影响

采用零价铁(Fe0)还原降解土壤中的硝基苯,考察土壤理化性质对还原效果的影响。结果显示,当2 g土壤中NB含量约为2.5 ×10-6mol/g,铁粉用量为50 mg,土壤含水量为75％时,控温25℃条件下反应1 h,硝基苯在松砂土和中壤土中的还原率分别可达到82.9％和91.1％。硝基苯在2种土壤中的还原率表现出中壤土...     

Fe(0)-EDTA-空气体系降解活性黑染料废水

利用Fe(0)-EDTA-空气(ZEA)体系处理活性黑模拟染料废水。考察了活性黑初始浓度、反应温度、EDTA浓度和溶液酸度对降解效果的影响,用紫外可见吸收光谱检测了染料的降解过程。结果表明,Fe(0)-EDTA混合物在室温常压下,能够活化空气中的氧分子,进而使染料快速降解,升高温度和增加溶液酸度均能提高降解率。在pH为5.35,活性黑初始浓度为25 mg/L,EDTA浓度为0.1 mmol/L,Fe粉用量0.20 g,温度25℃时,脱色率达到95.60%,符合1级反应动力学。     

Degradation of 3,3′-iminobis-propanenitrile in aqueous solution by Fe0/GAC micro-electrolysis system

The degradation of 3,3′-iminobis-propanenitrile was investigated using the Fe⁰/GAC micro-electrolysis system. Effects of influent pH value, Fe⁰/GAC ratio and granular activated carbon (GAC) adsorption on the removal efficiency of the pollutant were studied in the Fe⁰/GAC micro-electrolysis system. The degradation of 3,3′-iminobis-propanenitrile was affected by influent pH, and a decrease of the influent pH values from 8.0 to 4.0 led to the increase of degradation efficiency. Granular activated carbon was added as cathode to form macroscopic galvanic cells between Fe⁰ and GAC and enhance the current efficiency of the Fe⁰/GAC micro-electrolysis system. The GAC could only adsorb the pollutant and provide buffer capacity for the Fe⁰/GAC micro-electrolysis system, and the macroscopic galvanic cells of the Fe⁰/GAC micro-electrolysis system played a leading role in degradation of 3,3′-iminobis-propanenitrile. With the analysis of the degradation products with GC–MS, possible reaction pathway for the degradation of 3,3′-iminobis-propanenitrile by the Fe⁰/GAC micro-electrolysis system was suggested.     

Fenton-like oxidation and mineralization of phenol using synthetic Fe(II)–Fe(III) green rusts

Background, aim, and scope  

In literature, the environmental applications of green rust (GR) have mainly been pointed out through the reduction of inorganic contaminants and the reductive dechlorination of chlorinated organics. However, reactions involving GR for the oxidation and mineralization of organic pollutants remain very scantly described. In this study, the ability of three synthetic Fe(II)–Fe(III) green rusts, GR(CO₃²⁻), GR(SO₄²⁻), and GR(Cl⁻), to promote Fenton-like reaction was examined by employing phenol as a model pollutant. Unlike the traditional Fenton’s reagent (dissolved Fe(II) + H₂O₂), where the pH values have to be lowered to less than 4, the proposed reaction can effectively oxidize the organic molecules at neutral pH and could avoid the initial acidification which may be costly and destructive for the in situ remediation of contaminated groundwater and soils. The green rust reactivity towards the oxidative transformation of phenol was thoroughly evaluated by performing a large kinetic study, chemical analyses, and spectroscopic investigations.     

Fe0/厌氧微生物联合体系处理2,4,6-三氯酚影响因素的研究

利用Fe0/厌氧微生物联合体系对2,4,6-三氯酚(2,4,6-TCP)进行降解研究.结果表明,Fe0/厌氧微生物联合体系可以有效降解2,4,6-TCP,Fe0与厌氧微生物之间存在明显的协同效应.Fe0/厌氧微生物联合体系处理2,4,6-TCP的最优条件为:微生物接种量0.434 g VSS/L,Fe0投加量15 g/L,体系初始pH值7.0～8.0.     

Fe0还原、芬顿氧化及其耦合技术去除染料厂剩余污泥中的AOX

染料废水中含有大量难生物降解的卤代有机物合成中间体,合成卤代有机物在废水的生物处理过程中容易被吸附到剩余污泥中,如不能妥善处理会引起生态健康风险。研究了零价铁还原、芬顿氧化及其组合技术对染料企业剩余污泥中AOX(可吸附有机卤代物)的去除效果,优化了处理条件,解析了去除机理。结果表明,铁粉投加量为5 g·L~(-1),厌氧反应30 d时,零价铁还原对污泥中AOX降解率仅为24.7%;Fe2+投加量0.059 mol·L~(-1),H2O_2投加量0.89 mol·L~(-1),芬顿氧化1.5 h时,污泥中AOX去除率提高至73.7%;投加2 g·L~(-1)的铁粉,还原30 d后再进行芬顿反应,则污泥中AOX去除率可达到90.3%。GC-MS分析结果表明,污泥中的主要AOX物质为2,6-二氯-4-硝基苯胺,该物质经过零价铁还原与芬顿氧化组合工艺处理后,比直接芬顿氧化能得到更有效的去除。     

Fe0/O2体系产生H2O2和·OH等活性氧化剂的研究进展

零价铁(Fe0)在水处理过程中有着非常广泛的应用.向Fe0反应体系中曝气,可利用O2还原自发生成H2O2,继而在常温、常压、较宽的pH范围(3～8)内产生·OH等强氧化剂氧化降解有机物.总结了Fe0/O2体系的反应机制,其中主要包括Fe0的双电子传递与Fe2-的单电子传递还原O2产生活性中间体H2O2,以及H2 O2与Fe2+发生Fenton反应产生氧化剂;介绍了pH、曝气方式、溶解氧、Fe0的比表面积及其投加量等因素对氧化剂产量及性质的影响;着重论述了向Fe0/O2体系中加入天然有机物质(NOM)、多金属氧酸盐(POM)等氧化还原媒介,以及草酸盐(C2O42-)、氨三乙酸(NTA)、乙二胺四乙酸(EDTA)等络合剂或引入第二金属形成双金属/O2体系等方法强化体系氧化能力的措施,并提出了Fe0/O2体系未来的研究方向.     

Development of zerovalent iron and titania (Fe0/TiO2) composite for oxidative degradation of dichlorophene in aqueous solution: synergistic role of peroxymonosulfate (HSO5−)

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Binary composite of zerovalent iron and titanium dioxide (Fe0/TiO2) was synthesized for the catalytic removal of dichlorophene (DCP) in the presence...     

Acute effects of Fe₂O₃, TiO₂, ZnO and CuO nanomaterials on Xenopus laevis

Metal oxide nanomaterials have exhibited toxicity to a variety of aquatic organisms, especially microbes and invertebrates. To date, few studies have evaluated the toxicity of metal oxide nanomaterials on aquatic vertebrates. Therefore, this study examined effects of ZnO, TiO₂, Fe₂O₃, and CuO nanomaterials (20-100 nm) on amphibians utilizing the Frog Embryo Teratogenesis Assay Xenopus (FETAX) protocol, a 96 h exposure with daily solution exchanges. Nanomaterials were dispersed in reconstituted moderately hard test medium. These exposures did not increase mortality in static renewal exposures containing up to 1000 mg L⁻¹ for TiO₂, Fe₂O₃, CuO, and ZnO, but did induce developmental abnormalities. Gastrointestinal, spinal, and other abnormalities were observed in CuO and ZnO nanomaterial exposures at concentrations as low as 3.16 mg L⁻¹ (ZnO). An EC₅₀ of 10.3 mg L⁻¹ ZnO was observed for total malformations. The minimum concentration to inhibit growth of tadpoles exposed to CuO or ZnO nanomaterials was 10 mg L⁻¹. The results indicate that select nanomaterials can negatively affect amphibians during development. Evaluation of nanomaterial exposure on vertebrate organisms are imperative to responsible production and introduction of nanomaterials in everyday products to ensure human and environmental safety.     

Cu/Fe和Ni/Fe双金属处理模拟地下水中的铬

研究了零价铁(Fe0)、Cu/Fe、Ni/Fe双金属作为渗透反应格栅(PRB)反应介质对地下水中六价铬〔Cr(Ⅵ)〕去除性能。采用烧杯批次实验研究了铜负载率、镍负载率、投加量及pH对Cr(Ⅵ)去除效率的影响。采用柱模拟室验考察Fe0、Cu/Fe和Ni/Fe双金属作为PRB反应介质对地下水中的Cr(Ⅵ)去除效果。实验结果显示,相对于Fe0,双金属去除效率显著提高,去除效果可达99.7%,速率也是Fe0单独作用时的2倍。Cu/Fe双金属系统随着铜负载率增加去除效率增加,铜负载率达到10%以后,去除效率不再增加,开始有降低的趋势;Ni/Fe双金属系统呈现相同趋势。Cu/Fe、Ni/Fe投加量越大,对Cr(Ⅵ)去除效果越好,并且酸性条件有利于Cr(Ⅵ)的去除。对于Cr(Ⅵ)的去除,Cu/Fe和Ni/Fe双金属比Fe0更具有长效性,其寿命是Fe0单独作用时的2倍以上。     

Oxidative transformations of environmental pharmaceuticals by Cl₂, ClO₂, O₃, and Fe(VI): kinetics assessment

Several pharmaceuticals have been detected globally in surface water and drinking water, which indicate their insufficient removal from water and wastewater using conventional treatment methods. This paper reviews the kinetics of oxidative transformations of pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, lipid regulators, antipyretics, anticonvulsants, and beta-blockers) by Cl(2), ClO(2), O(3), and ferrate(VI) (Fe(VI)O(4)(2-),Fe(VI)) under treatment conditions. In the chlorination of sulfonamide antibiotics, HOCl is the major reactive Cl(2) species whereas in the oxidation by Fe(VI), HFeO(4)(-) is the dominant reactive species. Both oxidation processes can oxidize sulfonamides in seconds at a neutral pH (t(1/2)≤ 220 s; 1 mg L(-1) HOCl or K(2)FeO(4)). The reactivity of O(3) with pharmaceuticals is generally higher than that of HOCl (k(app,pH 7) (O(3))=1-10(7)M(-1)s(-1); k(app,pH 7) (HOCl)=10(-2)-10(5)M(-1)s(-1)). Ozone selectively oxidizes pharmaceuticals and reacts mainly with activated aromatic systems and non-protonated amines. Oxidative transformation of most pharmaceuticals by O(3) occurs in seconds (t(1/2)≤ 100 s; 1 mg L(-1) O(3)) while half-lives for oxidations by HOCl differ by at least two orders of magnitude. Ozone appears to be efficient in oxidizing pharmaceuticals in aquatic environments. The limited work on Fe(VI) shows that it can also potentially transform pharmaceuticals in treatment processes.     

Preparation,characterization, and photocatalytic activity evaluation of Fe–N-codoped TiO2/fly ash cenospheres floating photocatalyst

Nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and Fe–N-codoped TiO₂ layers on fly ash cenospheres (FAC) as floating photocatalyst were successfully prepared through sol–gel method. Photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), ultraviolet (UV)–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), and nitrogen adsorption analyses for Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) specific surface area. Photocatalytic efficiency of the prepared catalyst was evaluated through using the decomposition of Rhodamine B (RhB) as a model compound under visible light irradiation. Photocatalytic activity and kinetics of catalyst under visible light were detected in details from different Fe/Ti mole ratios by detecting photodegradation of RhB. Experimental results show that when the calcination temperature was 550 °C, the dosage of FAC was 3.0 g, and the mole ratio of Fe/Ti was 0.71 %; the synthesized Fe–N-TiO₂/FAC photocatalyst presented as anatase phase and that N and Fe ions were doped into TiO₂ lattice. The material’s specific surface area was 34.027 m²/g, and UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy shows that the edge of the photon absorption has been red shifted up to 400–500 nm. Fe–N-codoped titanium dioxide on FAC had excellent photocatalytic activity during the process of photodegradation of RhB under visible light irradiation.

     

离子交换树脂对氰化溶液中Fe(Ⅱ)和Fe(Ⅲ)的吸附行为

研究了大孔型弱碱性阴离子交换树脂L-300对于氰化溶液中Fe(CN)4-6和Fe(CN)3-6的吸附过程。结果表明,L-300树脂可有效地吸附Fe(Ⅱ)和Fe(Ⅲ)的氰化络合离子。25℃时,该树脂(湿树脂)对Fe(Ⅱ)和Fe(Ⅲ)的静态饱和吸附容量分别为5.301 mg/m L和8.585 mg/m L。该树脂对铁氰络合离子的吸附过程符合Lagergren二级速度方程式,以液膜扩散为主控步骤,对Fe(Ⅱ)和Fe(Ⅲ)的吸附速率常数分别为39.85 m L/(g·min)和55.56 m L/(g·min),表明对Fe(Ⅲ)的吸附速率要稍大于对Fe(Ⅱ)的吸附速率。L-300树脂对Fe(Ⅱ)和Fe(Ⅲ)的吸附符合Freundlich经验等温式,吸附过程的焓变分别为11.65 k J/mol和11.81 k J/mol,表明吸附是吸热过程。     

Fe/AC非均相Fenton体系降解BPA

采用常规浸渍法制备和超声浸渍法制备活性炭载铁催化剂,作为非均相Fenton反应的催化剂。采用电镜扫描和能谱分析对催化剂的形貌特性进行分析,以双酚A为目标降解物,考察催化剂的降解性能。结果表明,超声浸渍法制备的催化剂,活性组分含量高,在载体表面负载均匀,催化剂性能稳定。催化剂用量为2 g/L,H2O2浓度为0.06 mol/L,p H值为6的条件下,催化降解BPA的效率达90%。     

Hydroponic phytoremediation of Cd, Cr, Ni, As, and Fe: can Helianthus annuus hyperaccumulate multiple heavy metals?

Sundance sunflowers were subjected to contaminated solutions containing 3, 4, or 5 heavy metals, with and without EDTA. The sunflowers exhibited a metal uptake preference of Cd=Cr>Ni, Cr>Cd>Ni>As and Fe>As>Cd>Ni>Cr without EDTA and Cr>Cd>Ni, Fe>As>Cd>Cr>Ni with EDTA. As uptake was not affected by other metals, but it decreased Cd and Ni concentration in the stems. The presence of Fe improved the translocation of the other metals regardless of whether EDTA was present. In general, EDTA served as a hindrance to metal uptake. For the experiment with all five heavy metals, EDTA decreased Cd in the roots and stems from 2.11 to 1.36 and from 2.83 to 2.3 2mg g(-1) biomass, respectively. For the same conditions, Ni in the stems decreased from 1.98 to 0.94 mg g(-1) total metal uptake decreased from 14.95 mg to 13.89 mg, and total biomass decreased from 2.38 g to 1.99 g. These results showed an overall negative effect in addition of EDTA. However it is unknown whether the negative effect was due to toxicity posed by EDTA or the breaking of phytochelatin-metal bonds. The most important finding was the ability of Sundance sunflowers to achieve hyperaccumulator status for both As and Cd under all conditions studied. Ni hyperaccumulator status was only achieved in the presence of three metals without EDTA.     

Removal of Rhodamine B under visible irradiation in the presence of Fe⁰, H₂O₂, citrate and aeration at circumneutral pH

A new Vis-Fe⁰-H₂O₂-citrate-O₂ system comprising zero-valent iron, hydrogen peroxide, citrate anion and aeration at circumneutral pH under visible irradiation was studied. 21 μmol L⁻¹ of Rhodamine B (RhB) was chosen as the substrate to be tested. Experiments were conducted under conditions of 2.9 mmol L⁻¹ of H₂O₂, 12.6 g of Fe⁰ and 1.0 mmol L⁻¹ of citrate at pH 7.5. Results showed that, in 1 h reaction, 54% of RhB was removed with corresponding 26% of COD reduced. Meanwhile, the amount of released dissolved irons from Fe⁰ surface was found to be at a very low level as <5.4 μmol L⁻¹. Extinguishing tests with isopropanol suggested that RhB oxidation by hydroxyl radicals was the main process taken place in Vis-Fe⁰-H₂O₂-citrate-O₂ system, which accounted for 75% of substrate removal in 3 h reaction. Control and factor influencing experiments showed that the prohibitive extents of individual factor importance on RhB removal followed a decreasing order of Fe⁰ > H₂O₂ > citrate > Vis > O₂. This study showed an excellent system that could remove refractory organic compounds from water in laboratory researches, and also provided a good idea to reduce secondary contamination by dissolved irons in future investigations.     

Fe(III)–EDDS complex in Fenton and photo-Fenton processes: from the radical formation to the degradation of a target compound

The present work compares the efficiency of homogenous Fenton and photo-Fenton processes in the presence of Fe(III)–EDDS complex under different experimental conditions. 4-tert-Butylphenol (4-t-BP), which is one of the endocrine disrupting chemicals, was used as a model pollutant to investigate the Fenton and photo-Fenton application. The efficiency of homogenous photo-Fenton process was significantly much higher than homogenous Fenton process, which is due to the rapid formation of Fe²⁺ under UV irradiation of the iron complex and the photochemical formation of HO^? from the photolysis of the complex Fe(III)–EDDS. Through the degradation of 4-t-BP, the effect of Fe(III)–EDDS concentration, H₂O₂ concentration, pH, and oxygen was investigated in both processes. Such trend was also correlated with pH calculating the polychromatic Fe²⁺ quantum yield formation at pH 4.0, 6.0, and 8.6. The results showed that at high Fe(III)–EDDS and H₂O₂ concentrations, a negative effect was found. By the way, the Fenton process was found to be enhanced at basic pH. These results can be very useful for the use and optimization of such iron complex in water treatment process as function of different physico-chemical conditions.     

Dioxin- and POP-contaminated sites—contemporary and future relevance and challenges

BACKGROUND, AIM AND SCOPE: Once they have been generated, polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and other persistent organic pollutants (POPs) can persist in soils and sediments and in waste repositories for periods extending from decades to centuries. In 1994, the US EPA concluded that contaminated sites and other reservoirs are likely to become the major source of contemporary pollution problems with these substances. With this in mind, this article is the first in a new series in ESPR under the title 'Case Studies on Dioxin and POP Contaminated Sites--Contemporary and Future Relevance and Challenges', which will address this important issue. The series will document various experiences from sites contaminated with PCDD/F and other POPs. This article provides an overview of the content of the articles comprising the series. In addition, it provides a review of the subject in its own right and identifies the key issues arising from dioxin/POP-contaminated sites. Additionally, it highlights the important conclusions that can be drawn from these examples. The key aim of this article and of the series as a whole is to provide a comprehensive overview of the types of PCDD/F contaminated sites that exist as a result of historical activities. It details the various processes whereby these sites became contaminated and attempts to evaluate their contemporary relevance as sources of PCDD/Fs and other POPs. It also details the various strategies used to assess these historical legacies of contamination and the concepts developed, or which are under development, to effect their remediation. MAIN FEATURES: Special sessions on 'Contaminated sites--Cases, remediation, risk and policy' were held at the DIOXIN conferences in 2006 and 2007, and this theme will be continued at DIOXIN 2008 to be held in Birmingham. Selected cases from the approximately 70 contributions made to these sessions, together with some additional invited case studies are outlined together with the key issues they raise. By evaluating these cases and adding details of experiences published in the current literature, an overview will be given of the different features and challenges of dioxin and POP-contaminated sites. RESULTS: This article provides a systematic categorisation of types of PCDD/F and POP-contaminated sites. These are categorised according to the chemical or manufacturing process, which generated the PCDD/Fs or POPs and also includes the use and disposal aspects of the product life cycle in question. The highest historical PCDD/F and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination burdens have arisen as a result of the production of chlorine and of chlorinated organic chemicals. In particular, the production of chlorinated pesticides, PCBs and the related contaminated waste streams are identified being responsible for historical releases of toxic equivalents (TEQs) at a scale of many tonnes. Along with such releases, major PCDD/F contaminated sites have been created through the application or improper disposal of contaminated pesticides, PCBs and other organochlorine chemicals, as well through the recycling of wastes and their attempted destruction. In some extreme examples, PCDD/F contaminated sites have also resulted from thermal processes such as waste incinerators, secondary metal industries or from the recycling or deposition of specific waste (e.g. electronic waste or car shredder wastes), which often contain chlorinated or brominated organic chemicals. The examples of PCDD/F and dioxin-like PCB contamination of fish in European rivers or the impact of contaminated sites upon fishing grounds and upon other food resources demonstrate the relevance of these historical problems to current and future human generations. Many of the recent food contamination problems that have emerged in Europe and elsewhere demonstrate how PCDD/F and dioxin like PCBs from historical sources can directly contaminate human and animal feedstuffs and indeed highlight their considerable contemporary relevance in this respect. Accordingly, some key experiences and lessons learnt regarding the production, use, disposal and remediation of POPs from the contaminated sites are summarised. DISCUSSION: An important criterion for evaluating the significance and risks of PCDD/Fs and other POPs at contaminated sites is their present or future potential for mobility. This, in turn, determines to a large degree their propensity for off-site transport and environmental accessibility. The detailed evaluation of contaminated site cases reveals different site-specific factors, which influence the varied pathways through which poor water-soluble POPs can be mobilised. Co-contaminants with greater water solubility are also typically present at such sites. Hence, pumping of groundwater (pump and treat) is often required in addition to attempting to physically secure a site. At an increasing number of contaminated sites, securing measures are failing after relatively short time spans compared to the time horizon, which applies to persistent organic pollutant contamination. Due to the immense costs and challenges associated with remediation of contaminated sites 'monitored natural attenuation' is increasingly gaining purchase as a conceptual remediation approach. However, these concepts may well prove limited in their practical application to contaminated sites containing persistent organic pollutants and other key pollutants like heavy metals. CONCLUSIONS: It is inevitable, therefore, that dioxin/POP-contaminated sites will remain of contemporary and future relevance. They will continue to represent an environmental issue for future generations to address. The securing and/or remediation of dioxin/POP-contaminated sites is very costly, generally in the order of tens or hundreds of millions of dollars. Secured landfills and secured production sites need to be considered as constructions not made for 'eternity' but built for a finite time scale. Accordingly, they will need to be controlled, supervised and potentially repaired/renewed. Furthermore, the leachates and groundwater impacted by these sites will require ongoing monitoring and potential further remediation. These activities result in high maintenance costs, which are accrued for decades or centuries and should, therefore, be compared to the fully sustainable option of complete remediation. The contaminated site case studies highlight that, while extensive policies and established funds for remediation exist in most of the industrialised western countries, even these relatively well-regulated and wealthy countries face significant challenges in the implementation of a remediation strategy. This highlights the fact that ultimately only the prevention of contaminated sites represents a sustainable solution for the future and that the Polluter Pays Principle needs to be applied in a comprehensive way to current problems and those which may emerge in the future. RECOMMENDATIONS AND PERSPECTIVES: With the continuing shift of industrial activities in developing and transition economies, which often have poor regulation (and weak self-regulation of industries), additional global challenges regarding POPs and other contaminated sites may be expected. In this respect, a comprehensive application of the "polluter pays principle" in these countries will also be a key to facilitate the clean-up of contaminated areas and the prevention of future contaminated sites. The threats and challenges of contaminated sites and the high costs of securing/remediating the problems highlight the need for a comprehensive approach based upon integrated pollution prevention and control. If applied to all polluting (and potentially polluting) industrial sectors around the globe, such an approach will prove to be both the cheapest and most sustainable way to underpin the development of industries in developing and transition economies.