Remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with organic chemicals using stabilized nanoparticles: Lessons from the past two decades

▪ Overviewed evolution and environmental applications of stabilized nanoparticles. ▪ Reviewed theories on particle stabilization for enhanced reactivity/deliverability. ▪ Examined various in situ remediation technologies based on stabilized nanoparticles. ▪ Summarized knowledge on transport of stabilized nanoparticles in porous media. ▪ Identified key knowledge gaps and future research needs on stabilized nanoparticles. Due to improved soil deliverability and high reactivity, stabilized nanoparticles have been studied for nearly two decades for in situ remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with organic pollutants. While large amounts of bench- and field-scale experimental data have demonstrated the potential of the innovative technology, extensive research results have also unveiled various merits and constraints associated different soil characteristics, types of nanoparticles and particle stabilization techniques. Overall, this work aims to critically overview the fundamental principles on particle stabilization, and the evolution and some recent developments of stabilized nanoparticles for degradation of organic contaminants in soil and groundwater. The specific objectives are to: 1) overview fundamental mechanisms in nanoparticle stabilization; 2) summarize key applications of stabilized nanoparticles for in situ remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated by legacy and emerging organic chemicals; 3) update the latest knowledge on the transport and fate of stabilized nanoparticles; 4) examine the merits and constraints of stabilized nanoparticles in environmental remediation applications; and 5) identify the knowledge gaps and future research needs pertaining to stabilized nanoparticles for remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. Per instructions of this invited special issue, this review is focused on contributions from our group (one of the pioneers in the subject field), which, however, is supplemented by important relevant works by others. The knowledge gained is expected to further advance the science and technology in the environmental applications of stabilized nanoparticles.     

接种比例对酒糟与餐厨垃圾混合厌氧发酵产沼气的影响

采用酒糟与餐厨垃圾作为混合发酵物料,并接种消化污泥进行厌氧干式发酵,比较接种比例(inoculum to substrate ratios,ISRs)(VS质量比)分别为0.5、0.8、1.0、2.0时的甲烷产率和产量、体系VFA、碱度、游离氨等指标。结果表明:接种比例的提高可有效提高甲烷产生速率,缩短发酵周期,减弱较高浓度VFA引起的抑制作用。当ISRs=1.0时产甲烷效果较好,累计产甲烷率为222.58mL/g,VS去除率达83.4%,继续增加接种比例对发酵效果影响不显著。此外,试验中适宜的VFA/碱度值为0.3～1.2,过大或过小都有可能抑制产甲烷过程。     

Influencing factors and degradation products of antipyrine chlorination in water with free chlorine

Owing to its low cost, free chlorine is one of the most common disinfectants for wastewater and drinking water treatment. However, the formation of disinfection byproducts has been found to occur after free chlorine disinfection in recent decades. Antipyrine (ANT), an anti-inflammatory analgesic, has been frequently detected in the aquatic environment. In this work, the removal efficiency of ANT by free chlorine oxidation in ultrapure water was investigated with batch experiments. The influencing factors on the removal of ANT were explored at initial concentrations of ANT from 0.04 to 0.64 mg/L, free chlorine dosage from 0.30 to 1.31 mg/L, and pH from 1.5 to 9.0. The main degradation products were identified by solid phase extraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The results showed that ANT reacted rapidly with free chlorine in ultrapure water systems and up to 90.6% removal efficiency of ANT was achieved after 25 sec (initial free chlorine 1 mg/L, ANT 0.5 mg/L, pH 7.0). Higher oxidant dosage, lower ANT initial concentration and low pH favor the ANT removal. The main degradation product in ANT chlorination was a monochlorine substitution product (4-chloro-1,2-dihydro- 1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-3H-pyrazol-3-one), which can be further chlorinated by free chlorine. In addition, the total organic carbon result indicated that ANT is difficult to be mineralized using chlorine.     

绿化植物对城市空气悬浮颗粒物消减效应的研究进展

空气颗粒物对城市环境质量和人群健康的影响越来越受到社会各界的关注和重视,绿化植物能通过捕获、滞留和吸收等各种方式对空气颗粒物起到消减作用.本文在对绿化植物对空气颗粒物消减机制阐述的基础上,比较分析了不同形态特征和生态习性的绿化植物以及不同配置结构的城市绿地对空气颗粒物的消减差异,最后对未来的研究方向进行了展望.     

福建与台湾地震台网测定震级偏差浅析

选用福建地震台网"十五"观测系统正式运行以来记录的台湾地区M L≥3.0地震资料,计算了福建与台湾地震台网测定震级平均偏差、相关系数及拟合方程,并分析了震级差异形成原因。结果表明,福建地震台网测定台湾及其邻近海域的震级偏低,3.0≤M L<4.5,偏差量为0.80,M L≥4.5,偏差量为0.46;量规函数偏小是造成震级偏低的主要原因。     

基于有限元数值模拟的碎石土滑坡变形研究

碎石土滑坡主要由降雨触发滑动而产生破坏,在多雨的山区较为常见。选择皖南山区典型碎石土滑坡——皂汰滑坡为研究对象,通过实地查勘,对其地质环境条件、结构特征和坡体稳定性进行了分析,并在此基础上,利用Geostudio软件建立有限元数值模型,对皂汰滑坡的变形特征和形成机理进行了数值模拟研究。结果表明:皂汰滑坡的变形可分为碎石土堆积形成、冲沟切割及古滑坡形成和松散堆积体进一步蠕动变形三个阶段,数值模拟计算结果较好地印证了滑坡稳定性的调查结果和解析法判断。     

便携式水质检测仪性能综合评价方法研究

目前便携式水质检测仪品种繁多,各种技术指标和性能尚无统一评价标准,导致仪器性能良莠不齐,监测数据质量难以保证,无法满足管理部门对环境监测数据的要求,检测机构在采购过程中也难以选择。为解决这一问题,建立了便携式水质检测仪综合评价方法,确定了综合评价指标,制定了综合评价标准,选择相关仪器及相关项目进行综合评价。结果表明,大部分便携式水质检测仪器在便携性、操作简易性等方面做得比较好,而在准确度、精密度等方面还有待提高。该评价方法综合考虑了影响便携式水质检测仪的各项因素,能够为全方位评价、选择便携式水质检测仪提供参考。     

南海游泳动物重金属含量特征及风险评价

以2019年夏季采自南海的11种游泳动物为研究对象,测定分析其体内重金属（Cu、Pb、Zn、Cd、Cr、As和Hg）的含量,并评估了上述重金属的污染状况和健康风险。结果显示,7种重金属在生物体中的含量,均符合国内相关污染评价标准。单因子污染指数均值依次为Zn>Cr>As>Hg>Pb>Cd>Cu,虽然个别物种的部分元素达到轻度或中度污染水平,但生物体内7种重金属的综合污染评价均属于无污染状态。健康风险评估结果表明,其膳食暴露风险、非致癌与致癌风险都较低。研究结果表明,南海夏季游泳动物体内重金属含量较低,几乎不存在人类食用健康风险。     

Phosphorus removal from sediments by Potamogeton crispus: New high-resolution in-situ evidence for rhizosphere assimilation and oxidization-induced retention

Macrophytes are usually chosen for phytoremediation tools to remove P in eutrophic aquatic ecosystems, but the lack of test methods hinders the understanding of removal mechanism and application. In this study, we used the novel technologies combined of Diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT), Planar optode (PO), and Non-invasive micro-test technology (NMT) to explore P dynamics in water-sediment continuum and rhizosphere of Potamogeton crispus over time. Results of the high-resolution in situ measurement showed that labile P(LP_DGT) fluxes at the surficial sediment significantly decreased from approximate 120, 140, and 200 pg/ (cm²?sec) via 30 days incubation period to 17, 40, and 56 pg/(cm²?sec) via that of 15 days. Obvious synchronous increase of LP_DGT was not detected in overlying water, suggesting the intense assimilation of dissolve reactive P via root over time. PO measurement indicated that O₂ concentration around the rhizosphere remarkably increased and radially diffused into deeper sediment until 100% saturation along with the root stretch downwards. NMT detection of roots showed the obvious O₂ inflow into root tissue with the uppermost flux of 30 pmol/(cm²?sec) from surroundings via aerenchyma on different treatment conditions. Different from previous reports, gradually saturating O₂ concentrations around the rhizosphere was principally driven by O₂ penetration through interspace attributing to root stretch downward rather than root O₂ leakage. Increased O₂ concentrations in deep sediment over time finally induced the oxidization of labile Fe(II) into Fe(III) bound P and local P immobilization.