Environmental applications of poly(amic acid)-based nanomaterials

Nanoscale materials offer new possibilities for the development of novel remediation and environmental monitoring technologies. Different nanoscale materials have been exploited for preventing environmental degradation and pollutant transformation. However, the rapid self-aggregation of nanoparticles or their association with suspended solids or sediments where they could bioaccumulate supports the need for polymeric coatings to improve mobility, allows faster site cleanups and reduces remediation cost. The ideal material must be able to coordinate different nanomaterials functionalities and exhibit the potential for reusability. We hereby describe two novel environmental applications of nanostructured poly (amic acid)-based (nPAA) materials. In the first application, nPAA was used as both reductant and stabilizer during the in situ chemical reduction of chromium(vi) to chromium(iii). Results showed that Cr(vi) species were rapidly reduced within the concentration range of 10(-1) to 10(2) mM with efficiency of 99.9% at 40 °C in water samples and 90% at 40 °C in soil samples respectively. Furthermore, the presence of PdNPs on the PAA-Au electrode was found to significantly enhance the rate of reduction. In the second application, nPAA membranes were tested as filters to capture, isolate and detect nanosilver. Preliminary results demonstrate the capability of the nPAA membranes to quantitatively capture nanoparticles from suspension and quantify their abundance on the membranes. Silver nanoparticles detection at concentrations near the toxic threshold of silver was also demonstrated.     

项目EIA与规划EIA的对比分析

作为环境影响评价方法的重要组成部分,项目环境影响评价(项目EIA)和规划环境影响评价既有区别,又有联系。主要分析了二者在评价内容和方法方面的联系,以及体现在评价对象、目的、指标体系等诸多方面的区别。通过综合对比,明确二者的层次区别,确保二者的相互借鉴、互为补充。     

Off-flavor compounds from decaying cyanobacterial blooms of Lake Taihu

The effect of cyanobacterial bloom decay on water quality and the complete degradation of cyanobacterial blooms in a short period were examined by an enclosure experiment in Gonghu Bay of Lake Taihu,China.Water quality parameters as well as taste and odor compounds during the breakdown of cyanobacterial blooms were measured.Results showed that the decay of cyanobacterial blooms caused anoxic water conditions,decreased pH,and increased nutrient loading to the lake water.The highest concentrations of dimethyl sulfide (DMS),dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS),and β-cyclocitral were observed in the anoxic water,at 62331.8,12413.3,and 1374.9 ng/L,respectively.2-Methylisoborneol was dominant during the live growth phase of cyanobacterial blooms,whereas DMS and DMTS were dominant during the decomposition phase.Dissolved oxygen,pH,and chlorophyll a were negatively correlated with DMS,DMTS,and β-cyclocitral,whereas total phosphorus,total nitrogen,and ammonium (NH4+-N) were positively correlated with DMS,DMTS,β-cyclocitral,and β-ionone.The experimental results suggested that preventing the anaerobic decomposition of cyanobacterial blooms is an important strategy against the recurrence of a malodor crisis in Lake Taihu.     

镉暴露对文蛤雄性生殖细胞的影响

以文蛤(Meretrix meretrix)为实验材料,采用体外暴露法进行镉染毒,镉离子浓度设置为0、1.5、3、6和12 mg·L-1.染毒5天后解剖取材,测量其精子浓度、运动能力、顶体酶活性和核DNA完整性;目的是从生理、生化和分子生物学角度综合评价镉对文蛤雄性生殖细胞的影响.实验结果表明,文蛤精子浓度、运动能力、顶体酶、DNA完整性均在镉浓度小于成体半致死浓度的情况下,与镉浓度呈现出显著的剂量-效应关系.对镉离子的敏感性分别为:DNA完整性＞精子浓度＞顶体酶活性＞快速运动比例＞运动比例.文蛤雄性生殖细胞的生理、生化指标均可作为重金属镉污染海洋贝类毒性效应的指示物.     

High-efficient removal of U(VI) from aqueous solution by self-assembly pomelo peel/palygorskite composite

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - The efficient separation of low-concentration radionuclides by the eco-friendly adsorbent is a compelling requirement in the development of nuclear...     

Nickel carcinogenesis mechanism: cell cycle dysregulation

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Nickel (Ni) is a widely distributed metal in the environment and an important pollutant due to its widespread industrial applications. Ni has various...     

斜井运输中矿车压人事故FTA分析

以斜井施工为例，运用FTA分析法，对斜井运输中矿车倾翻，压人致死事故进行分析，找出了导致事故发生的主要原因，并提出了相应的安全防范措施。     

合理利用土地资源改善生态环境 促进社会发展

沙漠化、水土流失、草场退化等土地退化问题,是一个全球性的生态环境问题,如何有效控制土地退化,迅速恢复和提高退化土地生产力,寻求一条可持久发展的土地利用途径,以满足人类社会发展的需要,是我们当今面临的一项艰巨任务。本文阐述了中国土地退化的现状、治理土地退化的成就及今后治理的对策和行动。