Understanding the electrode reaction process of dechlorination of 2,4-dichlorophenol over Ni/Fe nanoparticles: Effect of pH and 2,4-dichlorophenol concentration

Herein,with the exploitation of iron and nickel electrodes,the 2,4-dichlorophenol(2,4-DCP)dechlorinating processes at the anode and cathode,respectively,were separately studied via various electrochemical techniques(e.g.,Tafel polarization,linear polarization,electrochemical impedance spectroscopy).With this in mind,Ni/Fe nanoparticles were prepared by chemical solution deposition,and utilized to test the dechlorination activities of 2,4-DCP over a bimetallic system.For the iron anode,the results showed that higher 2,4-DCP concentration and solution acidity aggravated the corrosion within the electrode.The charge transfer resistance(R_(ct))values of the iron electrode were 703,473,444,and 437Ω·cm~2 for the initial 2,4-DCP concentrations of0,20,50,and 80 mg/L,respectively.When the bulk pH of the 2,4-DCP solution varied from 3.0,5.0to 7.0,the corresponding R_(ct) values were 315,376,and 444Ω·cm~2,respectively.For the nickel cathode,the reduction current densities on the electrode at-0.75 V(vs.saturated calomel electrode)were 80,106,and 111μA/cm~2,for initial 2,4-DCP concentrations of 40,80,and125 mg/L.The dechlorination experiments demonstrated that when the initial pH of the solution was 7.0,5.0,and 3.0,the dechlorination percentage of 2,4-DCP by Ni/Fe nanoparticles was 62%,69%,and 74%,respectively,which was in line with the electrochemical experiments.10 wt.%Ni loading into Ni/Fe bimetal was affordable and gave a good dechlorination efficiency of 2,4-DCP,and fortunately the Ni/Fe nanoparticles remained comparatively stable in the dechlorination processes at pH 3.0.     

Characteristics of one-year observation of VOCs, NOx, and O3 at an urban site in Wuhan, China

A continuous online observation of ozone and its precursors(NOx, VOCs) was carried out in central urban Wuhan from September 2016 to August 2017. The concentration levels of ozone,NOx, VOCs and their variations in urban Wuhan were analyzed, as well as effects of VOCs on ozone photochemical generation and the main controlling factors for ozone production. During the observation period, the average concentrations of ozone and NOx in Wuhan was 22.63 and30.14 ppbv, respectively, and the average concentration of VOCs was 32.61 ppbv(42.3% alkanes,13.0% alkenes, 10.0% aromatics, 7.3% acetylene, 9.9% OVOCs, and 10.5% halohydrocarbons).Ozone concentration was higher in spring and summer as compared with autumn and winter,wheras VOCs and NOx concentratios were lower in spring and summer but higher in autumn and winter. Aromatics and alkenes, two of VOCs species, showed the highest contributions to ozone formation potential in Wuhan(35.7% alkenes, 35.4 aromatics, 17.5% alkanes, 8.6% OVOCs,1.6% halogenated hydrocarbons, and 1.4% acetylene). Among all VOCs species, those with the highest contribution were ethylene, m-xylene, toluene, propylene and o-xylene. The contribution of these five compounds to the total ozone formation potential concentration was 43.90%.Ozone-controlling factors in Wuhan changed within one day; during the early morning hours(6:00–9:00), VOCs/NOx was low, and ozone generation followed a VOCs-limited regime.However, during the peak time of ozone concentration(12:00–16:00), the ratio of VOCs/NOx was relatively high, suggesting that ozone generation followed a NOx-limited regime.     

Brominated dioxins and furans in a cement kiln co-processing municipal solid waste

A field study and theoretical calculations were performed to clarify the levels, profiles, and distributions of polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans(PBDD/Fs) in a cement kiln co-processing solid waste, with a focus on the PBDF formation mechanism.The raw materials contributed greatly to input of PBDD/Fs into the cement kiln. The PBDD/F concentrations in the raw materials were much higher than those in particle samples from different process stages in the cement kiln. The PBDD/F concentrations in the clinkers were1.40% of the concentrations in the raw materials, which indicated that the high destruction efficiencies for PBDD/Fs by cement kiln. PBDD/F distribution patterns in particle samples collected from different process stages indicated the cement kiln backend was a major site for PBDD/F formation. PBDFs with high levels of halogenation, such as heptabrominated furans(Hp BDF), were the dominant contributors to the total PBDD/F concentrations and accounted for 42%–73% of the total PBDD/F concentrations in the particle samples. Our results showed that co-processing of municipal solid waste in a cement kiln may influence the congener profile of PBDD/Fs, especially for the higher halogenated PBDD fraction. In addition, there were significant correlations between the decabromodiphenyl ether and heptabrominated furan concentrations, which is an indicator of transformation from polybrominated diphenyl ethers to PBDD/Fs. Theoretical calculations were performed and demonstrated that elimination of HBr and Br_2 from polybrominated diphenyl ethers were the dominant formation pathways for PBDD/Fs. These pathways differed from that for polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans(PCDD/Fs).     

区域贸易隐含碳排放和SO_2排放的投入产出分析——以江苏为例

区域碳排放责任划分和污染治理必须考虑空间转移问题,才能制定公平可行的减排和治理方案。中国区域产业结构和消费模式不同,区域间贸易往来密切,需要对贸易品中隐含的碳排放和污染排放进行估算。论文采用多区域投入产出模型,计算了江苏基于生产者角度和消费者角度的碳排放和SO_2排放,对各部门贸易中隐含的碳排放和SO_2排放进行了估算,并对隐含碳排放和SO_2排放流入最高的4个部门和最终需求中碳排放和SO_2排放的流入来源进行了分析,结果发现江苏属于碳排放和SO_2排放净流入区域,净流入碳排放17.87 Mt C,净流入SO_2排放9.05×104t。金属冶炼及压延加工业、化学工业、电力和热力的生产和供应业以及建筑业输入贸易中隐含的碳排放和SO_2排放都较大,未来江苏产业结构调整面临较大压力。     

Synthesis of a novel illite@carbon nanocomposite adsorbent for removal of Cr(VI) from wastewater

A novel illite@carbon (I@C) nanocomposite adsorbent has been synthesized via a facile hydrothermal carbonization process (HTC) using glucose as carbonaceous source and illite as the carrier. The morphology, microstructure and surface properties of the prepared nanocomposite adsorbent were analyzed by FESEM, TGA, XRD, FT-IR and Zeta potential measurements. Batch experiments were carried out on the adsorption of Cr(VI) to determine the adsorption properties of the composite. The adsorption of Cr(VI) onto the I@C nanocomposite was well described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm. Compared with the illite and carbon material (SC) separately, the prepared I@C nanocomposite adsorbent exhibited enhanced adsorption performance for Cr(VI) with a maximum adsorption capacity of 149.25 mg/g, which was higher than that of most reported adsorbents. In addition, the adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic based on the adsorption thermodynamics study. The adsorption of Cr(VI) by I@C was highly pH-dependent and the optimum adsorption occurred at pH 2.0. The Zeta potential analysis results indicated that the electrostatic interactions between anionic Cr(VI) and the positively charged surface of the adsorbent might be critical to the adsorption mechanism. This study demonstrated that the I@C nanocomposite should be a promising candidate for a low-cost, environmental friendly and highly efficient adsorbent for the removal of toxic Cr(VI) from wastewater.     

改性污泥活性炭吸附废水中Cr(Ⅵ)的性能研究

以污水处理厂剩余污泥为原料,1.0 mol/L KOH做活化改性剂,制备污泥活性炭,探讨不同条件下其对废水中Cr(VI)的吸附性能.结果表明,污泥活性炭对Cr(VI)吸附的最佳条件为:pH为2,温度为25℃,污泥活性炭投加量为5 g/L,吸附时间为40 min.此条件下,废水中Cr(VI)的去除率可达99%以上.动力学分析表明,污泥活性炭对Cr(VI)废水的吸附符合准二级动力学方程与Langmuir等温式.     

铜改性MIL-101吸附溶液中碘离子研究

目的提升MIL-101对溶液中放射性碘离子的吸附性能。方法开展铜掺杂改性MIL-101研究。利用SEM,XRD和比表面与孔径分析仪等表征方法对改性前后的材料进行物理性能分析,并考察不同Cu掺杂量、吸附时间和初始碘离子浓度对吸附效果的影响。结果铜改性后吸附率明显增加,掺杂20%的铜时,材料的比表面积最大,吸附效果最佳;吸附速率随时间增大而降低,而吸附率随初始浓度减小而增大。结论铜改性后的MIL-101对溶液中碘离子有更好的吸附效果,其吸附速率和吸附量都有明显的优势。     

宜昌城区冬季大气污染的气象成因对比分析研究

2016年冬季,宜昌城区空气质量比上年冬季明显改善,通过采用对比分析、相关分析及后向轨迹分析等方法,诊断可能的原因.结果表明,宜昌城区冬季空气污染主要是由于细颗粒物导致,2016年冬季PM2.5、PM10、SO2浓度较2015年冬季明显降低,主要原因包括含硫燃料燃烧明显减少、外源性污染物的输入明显减少、降水清除以及减排措施有力等.后向轨迹分析结果显示,两年冬季污染最严重时段的污染物路径来源不同,2015年冬季最严重的污染过程主要是由于上游北方远距离的外源性污染的快速输入、在本地下沉导致,2016年冬季最严重的污染过程则是由于来自偏南路径近距离的气团叠加本地污染源,在垂直方向累积造成.     

酒精废水部分亚硝化-厌氧氨氧化脱氮的可行性

采用一体式部分亚硝化-厌氧氨氧化反应器研究了酒精废水脱氮的可行性.结果表明,在pH 7.8±0.5,温度30~35℃,好氧区ORP值120~150 mV的条件下,历时40 d成功地启动了一体式PN-ANAMMOX反应器,总氮去除速率由0.125kg·(m~3·d)~(-1)上升至0.75 kg·(m~3·d)~(-1)左右,说明接种成熟的亚硝化生物膜和厌氧氨氧化颗粒污泥可达到快速启动的效果;在酒精废水处理的研究中表明,酒精废水对PN-ANAMMOX反应器的影响主要是由其中可生物降解的TOC导致,短期内可生物降解TOC的加入,ANAMMOX反应区首先受到影响;酒精废水中100 mg·L~(-1)可生物降解TOC浓度可以使总氮去除速率由0.75 kg·(m~3·d)~(-1)降低至0.25 kg·(m~3·d)~(-1)左右,降低约66%,这种抑制是可以恢复的;采用不同浓度梯度酒精废水驯化PN-ANAMMOX反应器内功能菌群,随着进水浓度梯度的增加,总氮去除速率均出现了先下降再上升的趋势,通过延长HRT和适当提高PN阶段的溶解氧的方式,有利于反应器整体脱氮效能的提高,完全以酒精废水作为进水时,总氮去除速率稳定在0.65 kg·(m~3·d)~(-1)左右,脱氮效果较好,说明一体式PN-ANAMMOX可用于回用酒精废水的处理.     

基于回归分析的隧道爆破振动传播规律研究

为控制隧道爆破振动效应产生的危害,采用回归分析法对爆破振动的传播规律进行研究。首先采用一元线性回归与二元线性回归对爆破振动实测数据进行分析,确定不同影响因素下萨氏公式的相关参数,进而研究隧道爆破振动的传播规律,然后计算不同爆心距对应的爆破最大段药量,最后通过爆破振速峰值分析来判断隧道爆破的安全程度。研究结果表明,该隧道爆破振动危害在控制范围之内,不会对地表建筑物造成影响。