Profiles and removal efficiency of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by two different types of sewage treatment plants in Hong Kong

Sewage discharge could be a major source of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs) in the coastal waters. Stonecutters Island and Shatin Sewage Treatment Works(SCISTW and STSTW)in Hong Kong, adopted chemically enhanced primary treatment and biological treatment,respectively. This study aimed at(1) determining the removal efficiencies of PAHs,(2) comparing the capabilities in removing PAHs, and(3) characterizing the profile of each individual PAHs, in the two sewage treatment plants(STPs). Quantification of 16 PAHs was conducted by a Gas Chromatography. The concentrations of total PAHs decreased gradually along the treatment processes(from 301 ± 255 and 307 ± 217 ng/L to 14.9 ± 12.1 and 63.3 ± 54.1 ng/L in STSTW and SCISTW, respectively). It was noted that STSTW was more capable in removing total PAHs than SCISTW with average total removal efficiency 94.4% ± 4.12% vs. 79.2% ± 7.48%(p 0.05). The removal of PAHs was probably due to sorption in particular matter, confirmed by the higher distribution coefficient of individual and total PAHs in solid samples(dewatered sludge contained92.5% and 74.7% of total PAHs in SCISTW and STSTW, respectively) than liquid samples(final effluent-total contained 7.53% and 25.3% of total PAHs in STSTW and SCISTW, respectively).Despite the impressive capability of STSTW and SCISTW in removing PAHs, there was still a considerable amount of total PAHs(1.85 and 39.3 kg/year, respectively for the two STPs) being discharged into Hong Kong coastal waters, which would be an environmental concern.     

三氟乙酸的环境影响来源及其降解

氟氯烃(CFCs)替代物的应用已超过20年,而三氟乙酸(TFA)是其大气中降解的主要产物之一,在全球范围内广泛分布。文章在概述TFA特性和污染现状的基础上,介绍了TFA的来源、汇和环境影响,综述了现有的降解技术,提出了今后研究的展望。由于TFA性质稳定,易于在水体聚积,近十年来开始得到全球研究人员的关注,研究内容主要在环境浓度监测上。TFA在我国环境浓度低于发达国家,但都呈现增长的趋势。TFA具有生物毒性,在自然条件下无明显光解和生物降解,累积到一定浓度时会对整个生态系统,尤其是陆生植物造成显著危害,从而造成潜在威胁。TFA主要来源于CFCs在大气中的降解,主要汇于水体。TFA现有的成功降解报道较少,相对有效的方法是光催化降解法,这也会成为今后的TFA降解研究的主要方法。     

固体水造林效果试验研究

本文研究了达拉特旗固体水试验区固体水对土壤含水量、造林成活率、保存率和树木生长情况的影响及效果。结果表明,在鄂尔多斯干旱半干旱地区施用固体水,可以明显地改善土壤水分状况,施用固体水的三个树种的土壤含水量均比对照有不同程度的提高。尤其放置固体水的30-40cm土层,即植物根系的主要分布层的土壤含水量明显高于对照,与对照相比提高1.4%-3.6%;固体水处理对柠条、沙柳、杨树成活和保存均有明显的作用,与对照相比,分别提高了14.6%、19.6%、10.5%和14.2%、24.3%和13.5%;固体水对沙柳、杨树的植株生长也均有明显的促进作用,尤其生物量达到了对照的3倍左右。     

某聚合物驱油先导实验职业卫生调查

对某采油厂聚合物驱油先导试验项目进行了职业卫生调查,以明确有害因素存在的岗位部位、种类、危害程度,并对职业病危害控制措施及效果进行调查分析。     

基于GIS的乌鲁木齐土壤氡变化规律浅析

考虑到数据信息的局限性,以地统计学理论为基础,借助G IS空间分析中的克里格(Kriging)插值方法弥补数据量的缺乏,使用地统计分析模块研究乌鲁木齐土壤氡的空间分布情况,并采用网格布点法进行布点,把环境信息的空间位置与属性特征一体化,做出土壤氡污染分布图,实现了污染物分布空间信息的显示,最后,分析了乌鲁木齐土壤氡的分布规律特征,为进一步的土壤氡分布研究提供了依据。     

重防腐涂料在海洋工程钢结构中的研究进展

海洋重防腐涂料是金属腐蚀防护的重要手段,具有相对于常规防腐涂料更长的保护期。简述了海洋工程钢结构的腐蚀现状以及海洋重防腐涂料研究的必要性,总结了国内外在重防腐涂料领域的研究进展,介绍了溶剂型重防腐涂料的主要种类和目前的制备工艺,水性重防腐涂料的种类和发展趋势,以及新型纳米改性涂料的特点和应用情况。     

1~3 nm颗粒物在粒径分布测量仪中的通过效率研究

基于二甘醇的扫描电迁移率粒径谱仪(DEG-SMPS)是常用的1～3 nm颗粒物粒径分布测量系统.目前对1～3 nm颗粒物在该系统中通过效率的量化不够准确,这给大气颗粒物粒径分布的测量带来了较大的不确定性.本文研究了1～3 nm颗粒物和离子在直管、弯管以及气溶胶中和器等系统组件中的通过效率,并使用等效管长法来量化颗粒物在这些组件单元中的通过效率.研究表明,1～3 nm颗粒物在直管内的通过效率不受颗粒物电性影响,且可以由Gormley-Kennedy (G-K)方程估算.当采样流量为2.5 L·min~(-1)时,DEG-SMPS系统中总等效管长约为433 cm,其中气溶胶中和器的等效管长为160 cm,弯头的等效管长为33 cm.     

Macroporous Ni foam-supported Co3O4 nanobrush and nanomace hybrid arrays for high-efficiency CO oxidation

Herein, we reported the synthesis of well-defined Co_3O_4 nanoarrays(NAs) supported on a monolithic three-dimensional macroporous nickel(Ni) foam substrate for use in highefficiency CO oxidation. The monolithic Co_3O_4 NAs catalysts were obtained through a generic hydrothermal synthesis route with subsequent calcination. By controlling the reaction time,solvent polarity and deposition agent, these Co_3O_4 NAs catalysts exhibited various novel morphologies(single or hybrid arrays), whose physicochemical properties were further characterized by using several analytical techniques. Based on the catalytic and characterization analyses, it was found that the Co_3O_4 NAs-6 catalyst with nanobrush and nanomace arrays displayed enhanced catalytic activity for CO oxidation, achieving an efficient 100% CO oxidation conversion at a gas hourly space velocity(GHSV) 10,000 hr~(-1) and 150°C with longterm stability. Compared with the other Co_3O_4 NAs catalysts, it had the highest abundance of surface-adsorbed oxygen species, excellent low-temperature reducibility and was rich in surface-active sites(Co~(3+)/Co~(2+)= 1.26).     

Overqualification and counterproductive work behaviors: Examining a moderated mediation model

The current study examined the effect of employees' perceived overqualification on counterproductive work behaviors (CWBs). Building on person–job fit theory and prior research on such organizational phenomena, we conceptualized overqualification as a type of poor person–job fit. Drawing on the dual‐process model, we further suggested that in processing their person–job misfit, overqualified employees might cognitively appraise themselves as less worthy organizational members and experientially feel angry toward the employment situation. We also suggested that to the extent that overqualified people are sensitive to justice, they may react more or less strongly to being overqualified. We tested our predictions using time‐lagged data from a sample of 224 workers and their supervisors employed in a large manufacturing company in China. Consistent with our theoretical framework, we found that organization‐based self‐esteem (OBSE) and anger toward employment situation mediated the positive relationships between perceived overqualification and both self‐rated and supervisor‐rated CWBs. In addition, justice sensitivity moderated the relationship between perceived overqualification and the mediators (i.e., OBSE and anger) and the indirect relationship between perceived overqualification and CWB. The theoretical and practical implications of these findings as well as future research directions are discussed. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Distribution and habitat characteristics of fishes in the Pearl River Estuary北大核心CSCD

To explore the current situation and distribution of fish in the eight major estuaries of the Pearl River Estuary in China, acoustic detection and water quality monitoring were conducted in 2018. The results showed that almost living in eight major estuaries were juvenile, the proportion of strong echo was higher in winter, and Jiaomen and Modaomen Estuary were relatively rich in adult fish. In winter, the Humen, Jiaomen, and Yamen Estuary had a high density relatively, for 46.05 (± 50.30), 33.12 (± 93), and 32 (± 78) ind/103 m3, respectively. However, the fish densities of the Hengmen, Modaomen, and Hutiaomen estuaries were higher in summer at 55.72 (± 83.23), 37.52 (± 55) and 36 (± 99) ind/103 m3, respectively. Thus, fish are mainly concentrated in the flood tidal estuary in winter and in the ebb tidal estuary in summer. In addition, fish density was higher in flood tide than in ebb tide, and the strong echo proportion was lower. In winter, the key water quality factors affecting the biodiversity of estuary fish Shannon were chlorophyll a (P < 0.05), while what affected the fish density were turbidity and salinity (P < 0.05). This study showed that the Pearl River estuary was still the main habitat for juvenile fish. However, habitat variability is obvious; hence, it is important to flexibly carry out the delimitation of estuarine fish reserves and ecological restoration. © 2022 Authors. All rights reserved.