Practical applications of the fenton reaction to the removal of chlorinated aromatic pollutants

BACKGROUND: Chlorophenols (CPs) constitute a group of organic pollutants that are introduced into the environment as a result of several man-made activities, such as uncontrolled use of pesticides and herbicides, and as byproducts in the paper pulp bleaching. Promising removal technologies of chlorinated aromatics consist in the application of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) that can provide an almost total degradation of a variety of contaminants. Among these, wide application find Fenton systems based on generation of reactive species having a high oxidizing power, such as hydroxyl radical HO*. Our objective was that of determining the overall degradation efficiency of the model compound 2,4-dichlorophenol (DCP) by thermal Fenton-type oxidation systems with a view toward defining in more details relevant process parameters, the effect of reaction temperature and of co-catalyst Cu2+. METHODS: Reaction conditions were similar to those generally adopted as optimal in many practical applications, i.e. pollutant/Fe2+ (as FeSO4) ratio ca. 20, Fe2+/Cu2+ (co-catalyst) 2:1, pH adjusted and controlled at pH 3, and H2O2 in excess (up to four-fold over the stoichiometric amount required for complete mineralization). RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The results demonstrate that it is advantageous to carry out the reaction at a temperature markedly higher (70 degrees C) than ambient. The stepwise addition of H2O2 in aliquots yields an efficient transformation, while allowing a convenient control of the reaction exothermicity. Under these conditions, the essentially complete removal of the initial DCP is accomplished using just one equiv of H2O2 during 15 min; excess H2O2 (5 equivalents) yields extensive substrate mineralization. Also relevant, at 70 degrees C dechlorination of the initial DCP (and of derived reaction intermediates) is remarkably extensive (3-5% residual TOX), already with the addition of 1 equiv of H2O2. At the end of the reaction, IC and IC-MS analyses of the solution reveal that only low-molecular weight carboxylic acid (acetic, formic, oxalic, malonic, tartaric, etc.) contribute to the residual TOC. CONCLUSIONS: The whole of the results herein point to the advantage of performing the process at temperatures substantially higher than ambient (70 degrees C). Under the conditions adopted, almost complete degradation of the initial toxic compound can be achieved using hydrogen peroxide in fair excess (e.g., 3.5 equiv H2O2). RECOMMENDATIONS AND OUTLOOK: In applying practical Fenton-type degradation systems to heavily polluted wastes, either for the pre-treatment of waters with a high COD value prior to biodegradation or for complete mineralization of pollutants, the set up of appropriate reaction conditions appears to be a key factor. Also, it is desirable to keep the concentration of iron salts within the lower limits in order to minimize the production and disposal of iron oxide sludges.     

硫化氢中毒的机制及其防治

本文综述了1958～1989年间对硫化氢中毒的研究成果。硫化氢是广泛存在于自然环境及某些工作场所的无色剧毒气体,其主要中毒机制是抑制细胞色素氧化酶,中断细胞的有氧氧化。预防性给予亚硝酸盐可减轻中毒症状,但对其中毒尚无有效的解毒剂。     

Fenton反应助催化剂碳基黄铁矿型纳米二硫化钴的合成

以水热与化学气相沉积方法制备了碳基黄铁矿型纳米CoS₂薄膜,对其组成、形貌进行了表征,并对其Fenton反应助催化性能进行了研究。实验结果表明：在罗丹明B模拟废水的Fenton处理过程中,添加CoS₂助催化剂的Fenton体系具有更高的反应活性,20 s内的脱色率达到98%,相比于普通Fenton体系的反应速率提高了近3倍;在类Fenton体系中的反应速率最高增加了约350%。CoS₂的加入显著提高了H₂O₂的利用效率以及催化氧化反应的反应速率。     

过氧化苯甲酰合成工艺热危险性分析

采用RC1e反应量热仪对过氧化苯甲酰(BPO)合成工艺危险性进行研究,测试不同Na OH溶液初始浓度(1.96 mol/L、3.93 mol/L、7.14 mol/L)下反应的放热历程,获得BPO合成反应过程中的热危险性参数,并采用PHI-TECⅡ绝热加速量热仪对产物进行热稳定性分析,最后评估该反应热风险。结果表明,Na OH浓度为7.14 mol/L时,反应初期放热速率慢,热累积度大,后期反应剧烈,绝热温升(ΔTad)及热失控时工艺反应达到的最高温度(MTSR)最大。热稳定性试验表明,合成的粗产物BPO初始分解温度、活化能、指前因子、最大放热速率到达时间为24 h时的对应温度(TD24)均低于纯BPO。利用合成粗产物BPO的TD24对反应进行危险度评估,该工艺热危险性等级均为5级,工艺危险性大。     

大气中过氧化氢的生成、污染特征及其影响因素

过氧化氢(H₂O₂)是自由基的源和汇,是对流层大气中重要的氧化剂. 采用文献研究法对1990年以来H₂O₂的文献进行搜集整理,对其生成途径、污染特征及其影响因素进行了研究. 结果表明:H₂O₂在大气、云水和颗粒物中均有存在,大气中的H₂O₂主要通过O₃和甲醛光解、VOC同OH·/O₃等反应生成. 大气中φ(H₂O₂)一般在nd～8×10-9内波动,晴天φ(H₂O₂)呈早晚低、午后高的日变化特征;φ(H₂O₂)随φ(O₃)、太阳辐射和气温的增加而升高,随φ(NO_x)、φ(VOCs)和相对湿度的升高而降低;H₂O₂氧化SO₂为SO₄2-是液相化学中最重要的反应,可以导致酸沉降以及二次气溶胶浓度的升高. 在气相光化学反应中,H₂O₂/HNO₃(体积分数比)可以指示O₃生成是VOCs控制还是NO_x控制. 今后需对OH·浓度、NO₂和O₃的光解速率等影响H₂O₂关键因素开展监测研究,此外,还需对我国特殊大气环境下H₂O₂对SO₄2-生成的贡献、不同地区H₂O₂/HNO₃指示O₃生成对NO_x或VOCs敏感性等方面开展更多的研究.      

Experimental determination of dust cloud combustion parameters of α-AlH3 powder in its charged and fully discharged states for H2 storage applications

This study discusses results of an experimental program for determination of dust cloud combustion parameters of charged and fully discharged states of metastable alane (aluminum hydride, α-AlH₃ polymorph) powder in air. The measured characterization parameters include: maximum deflagration pressure rise (ΔP_MAX), maximum rate of pressure rise (dP/dt)_MAX, minimum ignition temperature (T_C), minimum explosible concentration (MEC), and minimum ignition energy (MIE). These measured values are used for calculating the associated explosion severity (ES) index, and volume-normalized maximum rate of pressure rise (K_St). The experimental results show values of MEC and T_C of fully discharged alane to be greater than those of the charged alane but measured MIE values are about the same. Moreover, the results show higher reactivity of fully discharged alane dust cloud in air compared to its charged state. For example, ES and K_St of discharged alane dust cloud in air are about 300% and 35% greater, respectively, than ES and K_St of charged alane dust. The higher air reactivity of fully-discharged (primarily Al powder) dust cloud compared to its charged state can be attributed to the higher surface energy (J/m²) of Al compared to that of α-AlH₃. These experimental insights have safety implications in postulated risk scenarios involving light-duty vehicles powered by PEM fuel cells. The core insights and critical data provided by this contribution are useful for supporting development and promulgation of hydrogen safety standards and augmenting property databases of hydrogen storage materials.     

Hydrogen, carbon and sulphur isotope ratios in peat: the role of diagenessis and water regimes in reconstruction of past climates

We demonstrate that carbon, hydrogen and sulphur isotope ratios both, in the total peat (¹³C_tp=–25.52 to –28.27, D_tp=–78.67 and –109.24, ³⁴S=4.35 to 19.87), and in cellulose from the peat (¹³C_nc=–25.06 to –27.33 and D_nc=–92.43 to –118.02) are not affected by postdepositional changes. Therefore, the original isotope composition of plants are in general preserved in the peat and represent an archive of the past environmental variations. These can be supported by (i) good correlations between ¹³C_tp and ¹³C_nc, and between D_tp and D_nc, (ii) high horizontal homogeneity of ¹³C_tp and ¹³C_nc in the scale of one peat-bog – the same major factor(s) control(s) C isotopic ratios, (iii) no correlation between organic sulphur concentrations and ³⁴S value –³⁴S results from variations in the water level.This revised version was published online January 2005 with corrections to the title.     

Biomimetic chemical degradation of polychlorobiphenyls below 100°C

PCBs were rapidly degraded by hydroxy radicals formed in the biomimetic degradation systems of superoxide, ferric chloride, and hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations below 100°C. The degradation rates of Kanechlor KC 300, KC 400, KC 500 and KC 600 were 95.4%, 89.1%, 59.9% and 47.9%, respectively. The generation of carbon dioxide gas was recognized and chloride ion showed 89.9 – 102.7% of the theoretical yield in the degradation of KC 300, KC 400 and KC 500.     

硫氰酸汞分光光度法测定空气中氯化氢空白值偏高原因分析

通过实验,证明了硫氰酸汞分光光度法测定空气中氯化氢空白值偏高的主要原因,是由于两种显色剂之间相互反应引起的。因此,在测定过程中,显色剂的加入量必须十分准确。     

水中硫化氢的溶解规律

对气体在水中的溶解机制进行了分析，并结合实验数据导出了硫化氢在水中溶解度的预测公式，该预测公式准确度较高，其平均绝对误差及平均相对误差分别为０．０２６ｇ／Ｌ和０．０６２％．