Nano-oxides washcoat for enhanced catalytic oxidation activity toward the perovskite-based monolithic catalyst

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - In order to explore a superior washcoat material to give full play to the catalytic activity of perovskite active components on the monolithic...     

Effect of central ventilation and air conditioner system on the concentration and health risk from airborne polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Central ventilation and air conditioner systems are widely utilized nowadays in public places for air exchange and temperature control,which significantly influences the transfer of pollutants between indoors and outdoors.To study the effect of central ventilation and air conditioner systems on the concentration and health risk from airborne pollutants,a spatial and temporal survey was carried out using polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as agent pollutants.During the period when the central ventilation system operated without air conditioning (AC-off period),concentrations of 2-4 ring PAHs in the model supermarket were dominated by outdoor levels,due to the good linearity between indoor air and outdoor air (rp>0.769,p<0.05),and the slopes (1.2-4.54) indicated that ventilating like the model supermarket increased the potential health risks from low molecular weight PAHs.During the period when the central ventilation and air conditioner systems were working simultaneously (AC-on period),although the total levels of PAHs were increased,the concentrations and percentage of the particulate PAHs indoors declined significantly.The BaP equivalency (BaPeq) concentration indicated that utilization of air conditioning reduced the health risks from PAHs in the model supermarket.     

Identifying the fouling behavior of forward osmosis membranes exposed to different inorganic components with high ionic strength

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotube (f-MWCNT) mixed matrix forward osmosis (FO) membranes were fabricated by phase inversion, and the mechanism...     

Adsorption behaviours and transfer simulation of levofloxacin in silty clay

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics in soil can cause serious antibiotic pollution. Adsorption is the main factor that influences their destination and transport of antibiotics. Therefore, research on the behaviour of antibiotics once they reach the soil environment is meaningful to design appropriate measures to reduce their potential risks. This research took levofloxacin (LVFX) as the research object and used a static adsorption experiment to study the adsorption behaviour of the vadose zone of silty clay on the North China Plain. The results showed that LVFX had high retention in silty clay, with an average adsorption ratio of more than 90%. Adsorption of LVFX on silty clay reached equilibrium in 24 h with an adsorption amount of 93.5 mg/kg at an initial LVFX concentration of 10 mg/L. Acidity, cations and soil organic matter could affect the adsorption of LVFX, with adsorption variation ratio of 3.3%, 3.4% and 0.6%, respectively. In addition, numerical simulation with Hydrus-1D was utilized, and the results show that LVFX may infiltrate into underground water through silty clay after 28 days and completely penetrate in 100 days.

     

Review on plant uptake of PFOS and PFOA for environmental cleanup: potential and implications

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) have gained increasing concern due to their persistent characteristics, wide...     

Differentiated emission control strategy based on comprehensive evaluation of multi-media pollution: Case of mercury emission control

In order to comprehensively evaluate the environmental impact of multi-media mercury pollution under differentiated emission control strategies in China, a literature review and case studies were carried out. Increased human exposure to methylmercury was assessed through the dietary intake of residents in areas surrounding a typical coal-fired power plant and a zinc(Zn) smelter, located either on acid soil with paddy growth in southern China, or on alkaline soil with wheat growth in northern Chi...     

Occurrence, profiles, and ecotoxicity of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances and their alternatives in global apex predators: A critical review

Certain poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) exhibit significant bioaccumulation/biomagnification behaviors in ecosystems. PFASs, such as perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) and related precursors, have elicited attention from both public and national regulatory agencies, which has resulted in worldwide restrictions on their production and use. Apex predators occupy the top trophic positions in ecosystems and are most affected by the biomagnification behavior of PFASs. Meanwhile, the long lifespans of apex predators also lead to the high body burden of PFASs. The high body burden of PFASs might be linked to adverse health effects and even pose a potential threat to their reproduction. As seen in previous reviews of PFASs, knowledge is lacking between the current stage of the PFAS body burden and related effects in apex predators. This review summarized PFAS occurrence in global apex predators, including information on the geographic distribution, levels, profiles, and tissue distribution, and discussed the trophic transfer and ecotoxicity of PFASs. In the case where legacy PFASs were restricted under international convention, the occurrence of novel PFASs, such as 6:2 chlorinated polyfluorinated ether sulfonate (6:2 Cl-PFESA) and perfluoroethylcyclohexane sulfonate (PFECHS), in apex predators arose as an emerging issue. Future studies should develop an effective analytical method and focus on the toxicity and trophic transfer behavior of novel PFASs.     

延迟焦化装置非密闭除焦工序职业病危害程度分析

目的 了解延迟焦化装置非密闭除焦工序职业病危害程度.方法 选取某大型炼化企业延迟焦化装置一套,通过现场调查,确定非密闭式除焦工序存在的主要职业病危害因素及其接触岗位,对职业病危害因素进行检测,评判并分析各岗位化学有害因素职业接触水平,确定职业病危害程度.结果 除焦工岗位接触硫化氢、粉尘危害因素检测结果超标,装车工接触粉尘危害因素检测结果超标.除焦工硫化氢、粉尘接触水平均为Ⅳ级,装车工粉尘接触水平为Ⅳ级.结论 加强延迟焦化装置非密闭除焦工序个人使用的职业病防护用品的配备,新建延迟焦化装置应尽量选择密闭除焦技术,当前运行的存在非密闭除焦工序的延迟焦化装置应进行工艺技术改造.     

Nanoscale zero-valent iron/magnetite carbon composites for highly efficient immobilization of U(Ⅵ)

Nanoscale zerovalent iron/magnetic carbon(NZVI/MC) composites were successfully synthesized by simply calcining yellow pine and iron precursors. NZVI/MC pyrolyzed at 800°C(NZVI/MC800) had a higher percentage of NZVI and displayed better resistance to aggregation and oxidation of NZVI than samples prepared at other temperatures. The NZVI/MC800 material was applied for the elimination of U(Ⅵ) from aqueous solutions. The results suggested that the NZVI/MC800 displayed excellent adsorption capacity(203.94 mg/g)toward U(Ⅵ). The significant adsorption capacity and fast adsorption kinetics were attributed to the presence of well-dispersed NZVI, which could quickly reduce U(Ⅵ) into U(Ⅳ), trapping the guest U(Ⅳ) in the porous biocarbon matrix. The removal of U(Ⅵ) on the NZVI/MC samples was strongly affected by solution pH. The NZVI/MC samples also displayed outstanding reusability for U(Ⅵ) removal after multiple cycles. These findings indicate that NZVI/MC has great potential for remediation of wastewater containing U(Ⅵ).     

汽车4S店表面涂装有机废气监测的研究

汽车4S店表面涂装有机废气排放现已成为城市重要的污染排放源之一,中国目前暂未针对该行业废气排放制定相关标准.对汽车4S店有机废气的监测情况及国外、国内地方相关标准做了简单的介绍,对表面涂装工艺和污染治理提出一些对策.对多家汽车4S店的监测情况进行了概述,建议加强汽车4S店表面涂装大气污染物排放控制和管理,改善区域大气环境质量,促进表面涂装工艺和污染治理技术的进步,尽快规范相应管理措施,才能有效控制汽车表面涂装大气污染物的排放.