UV/氯降解铜络合物的特性与机理

本研究选取Cu-EDTA、Cu-NTA、Cu-柠檬酸和Cu-酒石酸4种典型的铜络合物来探讨UV/氯工艺在酸性和中性条件下降解重金属络合污染物的潜力,并以Cu-EDTA为代表物详细考察了[NaClO]_0/[Cu]_0(物质的量比)、初始溶液pH值和NO~-_3、SO■等共存物质对UV/氯破络性能的影响.结果表明,UV/氯对多种铜络合物具有高效的氧化破络能力,可将Cu浓度从初始的19.2 mg·L~(-1)降至1.0 mg·L~(-1)以下.在[NaClO]_0/[Cu]_0为60、初始溶液pH为3.0～5.0的条件下, UV/氯对Cu-EDTA的破络效果较好,Cu和TOC的去除率分别高于95%和70%,但共存的NO~-_3、SO■、Ca~(2+)和NOM对Cu-EDTA的破络有一定抑制作用.自由基捕获实验和竞争动力学研究结果表明,UV/氯通过HO·和Cl·两者的共同作用实现Cu-EDTA破络,在pH=5.0时的贡献分别为60%和40%.产物鉴定结果证明,Cu-EDTA降解为N—C键逐步断裂的脱羧过程,其中,—N—(CH_2—COOH)_2和—N—CH_2—CH_2—N—基团上的N—C键断开生成Cu-ED3A和Cu-NTA,分别贡献约80%和20%.UV/氯对实际络合铜废水仍具有良好的处理效果,Cu浓度由初始的20.4 mg·L~(-1)降至约1.0 mg·L~(-1).     

Pollution characteristics of 15 gas- and particle-phase phthalates in indoor and outdoor air in Hangzhou

Phthalate esters (PAEs), typical pollutants widely used as plasticizers, are ubiquitous in various indoor and outdoor environments. PAEs exist in both gas and particle phases, posing risks to human health. In the present study, we chose four typical kinds of indoor and outdoor environments with the longest average human residence times to assess the human exposure in Hangzhou, including newly decorated residences, ordinary residences, offices and outdoor air. In order to analyze the pollution levels and characteristics of 15 gas- and particle-phase PAEs in indoor and outdoor environments, air and particulate samples were collected simultaneously. The total PAEs concentrations in the four types of environments were 25,396, 25,466.8, 15,388.8 and 3616.2?ng/m³, respectively. DEHP and DEP were the most abundant, and DMPP was at the lowest level. Distinct variations in the distributions of indoor/outdoor, gas/particle-phase and different molecular weights of PAEs were observed, showing that indoor environments were the main sources of PAEs pollution. While most PAEs tended to exsit in indoor sites and gas-phase, the high-molecular-weight chemicals tended to exist in the particle-phase and were mainly found in PM_2.5. PAEs were more likely adsorbed by small particles, especially for the indoor environments. There existed a good correlation between the particle matter concentrations and the PAEs levels. In addition, neither temperature nor humidity had obvious effects on the distributions of the PAEs concentrations.     

Structure and function of rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soil microbial community respond differently to elevated ozone in field-planted wheat

To assess the responses of the soil microbial community to chronic ozone(O_3), wheat seedlings(Triticum aestivum Linn.) were planted in the field and exposed to elevated O_3(e O_3)concentration. Three treatments were employed:(1) Control treatment(CK), AOT40 = 0;(2) O_3-1, AOT40 = 1.59 ppm·h;(3) O_3-2, AOT40 = 9.17 ppm·h. Soil samples were collected for the assessment of microbial biomass C, community-level physiological profiles(CLPPs), and phospholipid fatty acids(PLFAs). EO_3 concentration significantly reduced soil microbial carbon and changed microbial CLPPs in rhizosphere soil, but not in non-rhizosphere soil.The results of the PLFAs showed that e O_3 concentrations had significant effects on soil community structure in both rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soils. The relative abundances of fungal and actinomycetous indicator PLFAs decreased in both rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soils, while those of bacterial PLFAs increased. Thus the results proved that e O_3 concentration significantly changed the soil microbial community function and composition, which would influence the soil nutrient supply and carbon dynamics under O_3 exposure.     

Green energy mismatch,industrial intelligence and economics growth: theory and empirical evidence from China

Environment, Development and Sustainability - With the continuous uptick in world energy consumption, green energy plays an increasingly significant role in alleviating energy depletion and...     

Effects of autoclaved aerated concrete powder admixture on compaction and shear strength characteristics of wet filter cakes

Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management - Autoclaved aerated concrete powder (AACP) is a kind of solid waste, which is characterized by strong water absorption ability and low compressive...     

Self-catalytic pyrolysis thermodynamics of waste printed circuit boards with co-existing metals

● The co-existing metals in WPCBs has positive catalytic influence in pyrolysis. ● Cu, Fe, Ni can promote reaction progress and reduce the apparent activation energy. ● Ni play better role in promoting WPCB pyrolysis reaction. Waste printed circuit boards (WPCBs) are generated increasingly recent years with the rapid replacement of electric and electronic products. Pyrolysis is considered to be a potential environmentally-friendly technology for recovering organic and metal resources from WPCBs. Thermogravimetric analysis and kinetic analysis of WPCBs were carried out in this study. It showed that the co-existing metals (Cu, Fe, Ni) in WPCBs have positive self-catalytic influence during the pyrolysis process. To illustrate their catalytic effects, the apparent activation energy was calculated by differential model. Contributions of different reactions during catalytic pyrolysis process was studied and the mechanism function was obtained by Šesták-Berggren model. The results showed that Cu, Fe, Ni can promote the reaction progress and reduce the apparent activation energy. Among the three metals, Ni plays better catalytic role than Cu, then Fe. This work provides theoretical base for understanding the three metals’ catalytic influence during the pyrolysis of non-metal powders in WPCBs.     

Hydrochemical characteristics,trace element sources,and health risk assessment of surface waters in the Amu Darya Basin of Uzbekistan,arid Central Asia

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Thorough knowledge of hydrochemical characteristics and trace element concentrations in surface waters is crucial for protection of this resource,...     

Seed priming with brassinosteroids alleviates aluminum toxicity in rice via improving antioxidant defense system and suppressing aluminum uptake

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Brassinosteroids (BRs) are growth-promoting hormones that exhibit high biological activities across various plant species. BRs shield plants against...