Selection of water source for water transfer based on algal growth potential to prevent algal blooms

Water transfer is becoming a popular method for solving the problems of water quality deterioration and water level drawdown in lakes. However, the principle of choosing water sources for water transfer projects has mainly been based on the effects on water quality, which neglects the influence in the variation of phytoplankton community and the risk of algal blooms. In this study, algal growth potential (AGP) test was applied to predict changes in the phytoplankton community caused by water transfer projects. The feasibility of proposed water transfer sources (Baqing River and Jinsha River) was assessed through the changes in both water quality and phytoplankton community in Chenghai Lake, Southwest China. The results showed that the concentration of total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP) in Chenghai Lake could be decreased to 0.52 mg/L and 0.02 mg/L respectively with the simulated water transfer source of Jinsha River. The algal cell density could be reduced by 60%, and the phytoplankton community would become relatively stable with the Jinsha River water transfer project, and the dominant species of Anabaena cylindrica evolved into Anabaenopsis arnoldii due to the species competition. However, the risk of algal blooms would be increased after the Baqing River water transfer project even with the improved water quality. Algae gained faster proliferation with the same dominant species in water transfer source. Therefore, water transfer projects should be assessed from not only the variation of water quality but also the risk of algal blooms.     

三峡库区汉丰湖水体氮磷及化学计量比季节变化特征

在分析2017年3月至2018年2月汉丰湖水体氮磷营养盐质量浓度季节性变化的基础上,利用氮磷化学计量摩尔比评估水体氮磷养分限制状态.结果表明：湖体TN、DN和NO₃^--N平均质量浓度分别为1.60、1.25和0.91 mg·L^-1,三者季节变化过程相似,均呈现出冬季最高、夏季最低的特点.NO₃^--N对水体TN贡献较大,NH₄⁺-N和NO₂^--N质量浓度维持在较低水平且变化平稳.TP、DP和PO₄^3--P平均质量浓度分别为0.13、0.09和0.06 mg·L^-1,TP和DP质量浓度变化相似,呈春夏季升高,秋冬季先降低再升高的趋势,而PO₄^3--P质量浓度则波动降低.TN/TP范围在11.07~56.02之间,均值为29.23,TN/TP呈季节性波动变化,最高值出现在冬季,最低值出现在夏季.汉丰湖水体多数时间适宜藻类生长繁殖,少数时间处于N限制状态,极少数时间处于P限制状态.降雨径流、肥料使用、污水排放和水生生物活动等因素皆会影响TN/TP的季节变化,同时根据汉丰湖水质特征提出保护建议.     

Chemical formation and source apportionment of PM2.5 at an urban site at the southern foot of the Taihang mountains

The region along the Taihang Mountains in the North China Plain (NCP) is characterized by serious fine particle pollution. To clarify the formation mechanism and controlling factors, an observational study was conducted to investigate the physical and chemical properties of the fine particulate matter in Jiaozuo city, China. Mass concentrations of the water-soluble ions (WSIs) in PM_2.5 and gaseous pollutant precursors were measured on an hourly basis from December 1, 2017, to February 27, 2018. The positive matrix factorization (PMF) method and the FLEXible PARTicle (FLEXPART) model were employed to identify the sources of PM_2.5. The results showed that the average mass concentration of PM_2.5 was 111 μg/m³ during the observation period. Among the major WSIs, sulfate, nitrate, and ammonium (SNA) constituted 62% of the total PM_2.5 mass, and NO₃^? ranked the highest with an average contribution of 24.6%. NH₄⁺ was abundant in most cases in Jiaozuo. According to chemical balance analysis, SO₄^2?, NO₃^?, and Cl^? might be present in the form of (NH₄)₂SO₄, NH₄NO₃, NH₄Cl, and KCl. The liquid-phase oxidation of SO₂ and NO₂ was severe during the haze period. The relative humidity and pH were the key factors influencing SO₄^2- formation. We found that NO₃^? mainly stemmed from homogeneous gas-phase reactions in the daytime and originated from the hydrolysis of N₂O₅ in the nighttime, which was inconsistent with previous studies. The PMF model identified five sources of PM_2.5: secondary origin (37.8%), vehicular emissions (34.7%), biomass burning (11.5%), coal combustion (9.4%), and crustal dust (6.6%).     

Application of a real-ambient fine particulate matter exposure system on different animal models

Simulation of fine particulate matter (PM_2.5) exposure is essential for evaluating adverse health effects. In this work, an ambient exposure system that mimicked real atmospheric conditions was installed in Taiyuan, China to study impacts of chronic PM_2.5 exposure on adult and aged mice as well as Sirtuin3 knockout (Sirt3 KO) mice and wild-type (WT) mice. The real-ambient exposure system eliminated the possible artificial effects caused from exposure experiments and maintained the physiochemical characteristics of PM_2.5. The case studies indicated that aged mice exhibited apparent heart dysfunction involving increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure after 17-week of real-ambient PM_2.5 exposure. Meanwhile, 15-week of real-ambient PM_2.5 exposure decreased the heart rate and amounts of associated catecholamines to induce heart failure in Sirt3 KO mice. Additionally, the increased pro-inflammatory cytokines and decreased platelet related indices suggested that inflammation occurred. The changes of biomarkers detected by targeted metabolomics confirmed metabolic disorder in WT and Sirt3 KO mice after exposed to real-ambient PM_2.5. These results indicated that the real-ambient PM_2.5 exposure system could evaluate the risks of certain diseases associated with air pollution and have great potential for supporting the investigations of PM_2.5 effects on other types of rodent models.     

磁性活性炭强化SBR脱氮除磷及微生物种群分析

为了提高传统活性污泥法脱氮除磷效率,改善污泥易膨胀等问题,在序批式活性污泥反应器（SBR）中,投加140目1.00g/L的磁性活性炭构建磁性炭基活性污泥系统（1^#）,同时,以不投加任何材料（单独活性污泥系统）为对照组（0^#）,研究磁性活性炭对活性污泥系统除污性能和主要微生物种群结构组成的影响,探讨了磁性活性炭强化活性污泥系统脱氮除磷机理.结果表明：1^#对TN和TP的平均去除率分别为68.59%和78.25%;而0^#对于TN和TP的平均去除率则为53.17%与54.10%,1^#出水NO₃^--N浓度平均降低了7.03mg/L,两系统对NH₄⁺-N和COD的去除效率差别不大,均在95.00%以上.典型周期内1^#中TN、NH₄⁺-N、TP、COD的下降速率快于0^#;0^#同步硝化反硝化效率为60.31%,反硝化速率为4.44mg/（L·h）,1^#同步硝化反硝化效率为80.74%,反硝化速率为6.13mg/（L·h）,实验组1^#脱氮速率明显快于空白对照组0^#.高通量测序结果表明,1^#内污泥的优势菌门为Saccharibacteria（38.74%）、Proteobacteria（22.52%）、Actinobacteria（18.54%）和Chloroflexi（8.40%）.此外,与0^#相比,1^#引发污泥膨胀密切相关的Actinobacteria菌门的微生物相对丰度显著下降;与脱氮除磷功能相关的Micropruina、Shinella、norank_f_Anaerolineaceae和norank_f_Xanthomonadaceae 4种菌属的相对丰度都明显上升.SBR系统中加载一定量的磁性活性炭既能抑制引起污泥膨胀微生物的生长,又能利于脱氮除磷微生物的富集,整个污泥系统表现出良好的稳定性和脱氮除磷性能.     

Fe(Ⅵ)/Na2SO3体系降解阿特拉津效能

利用高铁酸钾活化亚硫酸钠(Fe(Ⅵ)/Na₂SO₃体系),探究其对阿特拉津(ATZ)的降解效能;鉴别了反应体系主要活性组分,并考察了Na₂SO₃投加量、反应溶液pH值和水质背景成分对ATZ降解效能的影响.结果表明:当Fe(VI)和Na₂SO₃的投加量分别为50和200μmol/L时,反应10s后Fe(Ⅵ)/Na₂SO₃体系对ATZ的降解效能达到74.4%,单独Fe(VI)(50μmol/L)和单独Na₂SO₃(200μmol/L)对ATZ的去除率仅为10.2%和7.5%.探针化合物和溶解氧作用等实验证实体系中主要的活性基团为SO₄^·-.在pH=8,Fe(VI)投加量为50μmol/L时,随着Na₂SO₃投加量的增大,Fe(Ⅵ)/Na₂SO₃体系对ATZ的去除效率先增大后减小,其中最佳Na₂SO₃投加量为150~200μmol/L.Fe(Ⅵ)/Na₂SO₃体系在pH 7~10的范围内,均可以快速降解ATZ.在天然水体中,Fe(Ⅵ)/Na₂SO₃体系也可以高效降解ATZ,但是水质背景成分会竞争消耗SO₄^·-,导致Fe(Ⅵ)/Na₂SO₃体系对ATZ的降解效能降低.     

Effects of natural organic matter on cadmium mobility in paddy soil: A review

Cadmium (Cd) contamination in paddy soil has caused public concern. The uptake of Cd by rice plants depends on soil Cd mobility, which is in turn substantially influenced by organic matter (OM). In this review, we first summarize the fate of Cd in soil and the role of OM. We then focus on the effects of OM on Cd mobility in paddy soil and the factors influencing the remedial effectiveness of OM amendments. We further discuss the performance of straw incorporation in the remediation of Cd-contaminated paddy soils reported in laboratory and field studies. Considering the huge production of organic materials (such as straw) in agriculture, the use of natural OM for soil remediation has obvious appeal due to the environmental benefits and low cost. Although there have been successful application cases, the properties of OM amendments and soil can significantly affect the remedial performance of the OM amendments. Importantly, straw incorporation alone does not often decrease the mobility of Cd in soil or the Cd content in rice grains. Careful evaluation is required when considering natural OM amendments, and the factors and mechanisms that influence their remedial effectiveness need further investigation in paddy soil with realistic Cd concentrations.     

医院空调回风口滤网积尘中抗生素抗性基因污染的比较

为了解医院环境中抗生素抗性基因(ARGs)的污染情况与分布特征,于2018年11月至2021年4月期间分批次采集了武汉市两家医院部分病房空调回风口滤网积尘样本127份,对其进行β-内酰胺类ARGs (mecA、bla_TEM、bla_CTX-M、bla_SHV)和碳青霉烯类ARGs (bla_KPC、bla_NDM-1、bla_IMP、bla_VIM、bla_OXA-51)及一类整合酶基因intI 1的定性与定量检测与评价.结果表明,医院不同科室及ICU空调滤网积尘中可检出以上9种β-内酰胺类,碳青霉烯类ARGs及intI 1,平均检出率分别为55.12%、37.64%和81.89%.ICU的β-内酰胺类与碳青霉烯ARGs的平均检出率显著高于外科与内科(P<0.05);4种β-内酰胺类ARGs中的bla_TEM、mecA检出率及其相对丰度在内科、外科最高(P<0.05);ICU的bla_SHV检出率及其相对丰度高于内科、外科(P<0.05).5种碳青霉烯类ARGs中的bla_NDM-1检出率及其相对丰度在内科、外科显著高于bla_KPC、bla_IMP(P<0.05).intI 1与9种ARGs的相对丰度均呈显著正相关(P<0.05).研究结果表明,两家医院不同科室病房空调滤网积尘中存在β-内酰胺类和碳青霉烯类ARGs以及一类整合酶基因intI 1的污染,内科、外科、ICU均以bla_TEM、mecA、bla_NDM-1为主,由此可认为医院不同科室空气及相关环境中可能存在与此等ARGs相关的耐甲氧西林金黄色葡萄球菌、产ESBLs肠杆菌科细菌、耐碳青霉烯大肠埃希菌与鲍曼不动杆菌等耐药菌的现时与既往污染,并且存在ARGs水平转移的风险;ICU空调滤网积尘中β-内酰胺类与碳青霉烯ARGs的污染较内科、外科严重,其中bla_SHV污染高于内科、外科,由此表明,ICU是ARGs及相关耐药菌污染的高风险科室.     

共代谢条件下荧蒽降解菌的差异蛋白质组学分析

以课题组筛选出的多环芳烃高效降解菌--蜡样芽孢杆菌(Bacillus cereus)DQ01菌株为研究对象,以荧蒽为目标污染物,以牛肉膏蛋白胨培养基(LB培养基)为共代谢基质,基于同位素相对和绝对定量技术(iTRAQ)比较细菌在无机盐培养基(MSM培养基)和MSM-LB培养环境中降解荧蒽的全蛋白表达水平,旨在揭示蜡样芽孢杆菌在共代谢过程中分子代谢水平上的变化.结果共检测到64个差异表达蛋白质,其中上调表达的蛋白质有28个,下调表达的蛋白质36个.鉴定到差异蛋白的功能集中在代谢、应激反应、信息传递和调控等方面,同时对比KEGG通路富集分析的结果,也显示细菌有关能量代谢和信息传递、调控的通路产生的变化.比较细菌在是否处于共代谢下的差异蛋白表达,推测细菌在降解多环芳烃过程中的关键环节是小分子代谢和适应外界环境的通路.     

聚乙烯和聚乳酸微塑料对大豆生长和生理生化及代谢的影响

为揭示生物可降解性不同的微塑料对农作物的毒性效应,选择聚乳酸(polylactic acid可生物降解)和聚乙烯(polyethylene难生物降解)微塑料(microplastics)为供试材料,以大豆为供试植物,深入探究了不同暴露水平(0.1%,1%,W/W)下两种不同的微塑料对大豆(Glycine max)生长、光合作用、抗氧化性、营养品质以及代谢方面的影响.结果表明,聚乙烯微塑料(PEMPs)对大豆根部鲜重有促进作用,而0.1%聚乳酸微塑料(PLAMPs)则抑制根部长度.大豆的叶绿素含量在0.1% PEMPs作用下能够显著提高.PLAMPs则能够导致大豆过氧化氢酶(CAT)活性显著下降,而过氧化氢(H₂O₂)含量在0.1% PEMPs和1% PLAMPs下显著升高.此外,微塑料的暴露能够改变大豆根部中锰、铁以及铜的含量,其中0.1% PEMPs的效应最为显著.大豆叶片中的氨基酸代谢在PEMPs的作用下上调,而0.1% PLAMPs则引起有机酸以及糖类代谢下调.综上,微塑料的植物毒性效应与其生物可降解性及浓度密切相关,低浓度可生物降解微塑料的效应最强.这些发现有望为微塑料的植物毒理研究提供新的方向.