Enhanced photocatalytic activity of quantum-dot-sensitized one-dimensionally-ordered ZnO nanorod photocatalyst

An efficient photocatalyst was fabricated by assembling quantum dots （QDs） onto one-dimensionally-ordered ZnO nanorods, and the photocatalytic properties for Methyl Orange degradation were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, UV-Vis-NIR absorption spectroscopy and photoluminescence. The results indicate that the catalyst with assembled QDs is more favorable for the degradation than the pristine ZnO nanorods. The QDs with core-shell structure lower the photocatalytic ability due to the higher carder transport barrier of the ZnS shell layer. Besides its degradation efficiency, the photocatalyst has several advantages given that the one-dimensionally-ordered ZnO nanorods have been grown directly on indium tin oxide substrates. The article provides a new method to design an effective and easily recyclable photocatalyst.     

Simultaneous preconcentration of cadmium and lead in water samples with silica gel and determination by flame atomic absorption spectrometry

A new method that utilizes pretreated silica gel as an adsorbent has been developed for simultaneous preconcentration of trace Cd(II) and Pb(II) prior to the measurement by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. The effects of pH, the shaking time, the elution condition and the coexisting ions on the separation/preconcentration conditions of analytes were investigated. Under optimized conditions, the static adsorption capacity of Cd(II) and Pb(II) were 45.5 and 27.1mg/g, the relative standard deviations were 3.2% and 1.7% (for n = 11), and the limits of detection obtained were 4.25 and 0.60 ng/mL, respectively. The method was validated by analyzing the certified reference materials GBW 07304a (stream sediment) and successfully applied to the analysis of various treated wastewater samples with satisfactory results.     

Adsorption of Cr(Ⅲ) from acidic solutions by crop straw derived biochars

Cr（Ⅲ） adsorption by biochars generated from peanut, soybean, canola and rice straws is investigated with batch methods. Adsorption of Cr（Ⅲ） increased as pH rose from 2.5 to 5.0. Adsorption of Cr（Ⅲ） led to peak position shifts in the FFIR-PAS spectra of the biochars and made zeta potential values less negative, suggesting the formation of surface complexes between Cr^3＋ and functional groups on the biochars. The adsorption capacity of Cr（Ⅲ） followed the order： peanut straw char 〉 soybean straw char 〉 canola straw char 〉 rice straw char, which was consistent with the content of acidic functional groups on the biochars. The increase in Cr^3＋ hydrolysis as the pH rose was one of the main reasons for the increased adsorption of Cr（Ⅲ） by the biochars at higher pH values. Cr（llI） can be adsorbed by the biochars through electrostatic attraction between negative surfaces and Cr^3＋, but the relative contribution of electrostatic adsorption was less than 5%. Therefore, Cr（Ⅲ） was mainly adsorbed by the biochars through specific adsorption. The Langumir and Freundlich equations fitted the adsorption isotherms well and can therefore be used to describe the adsorption behavior of Cr（Ⅲ） by the crop straw biochars. The crop straw biochars have great adsorption capacities for Cr（Ⅲ） under acidic conditions and can be used as adsorbents to remove Cr（Ⅲ） from acidic wastewaters.     

小飞扬草(Euphorbia thymifolia L.)中镉的亚细胞分布及化学形态

采用差速离心法和逐步提取法,分析Cd超积累植物小飞扬草根、茎、叶中Cd的亚细胞分布和化学形态。培养液中Cd浓度5mg/L和10mg/L条件下,在小飞扬草根、茎、叶中,细胞壁和细胞膜是Cd主要的结合场所,含量分别占总量的47.1%～49.0%、39.7%～41.4%、42.9%～56.2%,其次是胞液组分,含量分别占37.5%～41.4%、28.2%～40.7%、35.2%～46.8%,细胞器组分中Cd含量较少。Cd在小飞扬草根、茎、叶中均以氯化钠提取态为主,含量分别占70.5%～84.8%、72.4%～83.0%、50.0%～74.8%。根部各提取态含量依次为CNaCl>CHAC>CEtOH>CHCl>CW>CR,茎、叶中各提取态含量依次为CNaCl>CHCl>CHAC>CEtOH>CW>CR。在小飞扬草中,Cd与细胞壁和细胞膜中的果胶酸和蛋白质等物质结合固定,而进入细胞的Cd大部分与有机酸络合而隔离于液泡内,这可能是小飞扬草忍耐并超积累Cd的机制。     

某城市生活垃圾填埋场周边大气环境影响趋势实例研究

针对生活垃圾填埋场的主要恶臭污染物NH3、H2S、臭气浓度,以某城市生活垃圾填埋场为例,采用该填埋场自筹建至今近十年的历史监测数据进行统计分析,给出垃圾填埋场随填埋年龄增长对周边大气环境的影响趋势.     

规划环境影响评价中生境评价的应用

本文即围绕规划环境影响评价工作当中,有关生境评价的几点问题展开详细分析与探讨,望能够促进生境评价在实际工作的应用质量与水平。     

特别排放限值对石化企业发电锅炉达标排放的影响分析

根据环境保护部新发布的《关于执行大气污染物特别排放限值的公告》和GB13223-2011,结合重点地区石化企业燃煤发电锅炉的大气污染物排放情况,从脱硫、脱硝、除尘、脱汞4个方面对特别排放限值实施后可能对企业环保达标产生的影响进行了分析,并提出对策建议。     

亚硝酸甲酯物性研究

介绍了亚硝酸甲酯的制备方法、危险性、急救措施和操作储存注意事项;分析已有的亚硝酸甲酯物性,针对缺乏的重要数据做了基础研究,得到了亚硝酸钾甲酯爆炸极限和分解热,明确了今后亚硝酸甲酯物性的研究方向。     

关于农村生活污水排放标准的思考

目前,中国尚未制定专门的农村生活污水排放标准,影响了农村水污染防治工作的顺利开展,制约了农村水环境的改善.制定农村生活污水排放标准的关键是确定污染物排放限值,在系统研究了国内外废水污染物排放限值的制定思想、依据与技术方法的基础上,提出了基于总量控制制定中国农村生活污水污染物排放限值的基本设想,并结合中国农村生活污水水质水量特点及排放特征,提出了确定农村生活污水污染物排放限值的几点建议.     

浓盐水处理技术研究进展

海水淡化技术是解决中国水资源危机的一种具有根本性的举措之一.然而随着海水淡化产业规模的增大,其产生的浓盐水的排放成了本身面临解决的问题之一.本文阐述了浓盐水的特性及其对环境的各种危害性,并对浓盐水直接排放问题进行了详细分析.介绍了国内外近年来主要处理浓盐水的方法-真空膜蒸馏浓缩技术、正渗透技术、喷雾蒸发技术、冷冻法浓缩技术.对各种处理技术的原理和特点进行了详细综述,并对其研究进展进行了归纳总结.最后对各项处理技术的应用前景提出了展望.