Predicting As, Cd and Pb uptake by rice and vegetables using field data from China

Plant uptake factor (PUF), single-variable regression of natural log-transformed concentrations in rice grain/vegetables versus natural log-transformed concentrations in soil and multiple-variable regression with soil concentrations and pH, was derived, validated and compared based on the paired crop and soil data collected from studies regarding As, Cd and Pb contaminated croplands in China. Results showed that the median value of PUF did not present deterministic prediction. But after natural logarithm transformation, the PUF followed Gaussian distribution which could be useful in risk assessment. The single-variable regression models were significant for As, Cd and Pb uptake both by rice and vegetables; however, the standard errors of all the regressions were comparatively large. Soil pH as a variable was generally significant but it only contributed positively to model fit for Cd uptake. After model comparison and selection, the upper 95% prediction limits of the multiple regression model for Cd uptake by rice was recommended to calculate screening value of Cd for paddy soil based on the limit for Cd concentration in rice grain.     

大气非均相反应及其环境效应

大气颗粒物是地球大气的重要组成成分之一,以全球气候和区域环境质量具有重要影响.由于大气颗粒物具有区域牲强、寿命较短和组成多样且不均匀等特点,使得其气候和环境效应具有相当大的不确定性,而颗粒物表面发生的非均相反应,一方面可改变痕量气体的源汇平衡,另一方面会改变颗粒物本身的表面组成、形貌和与之相关的吸湿性和光学性质,从而进...     

Simulation and source identification of X-ray contrast media in the water cycle of Berlin

This article describes the development of a model to simulate the fate of iodinated X-ray contrast media (XRC) in the water cycle of the German capital, Berlin. It also handles data uncertainties concerning the different amounts and sources of input for XRC via source densities in single districts for the XRC usage by inhabitants, hospitals, and radiologists. As well, different degradation rates for the behavior of the adsorbable organic iodine (AOI) were investigated in single water compartments. The introduced model consists of mass balances and includes, in addition to naturally branched bodies of water, the water distribution network between waterways and wastewater treatment plants, which are coupled to natural surface waters at numerous points. Scenarios were calculated according to the data uncertainties that were statistically evaluated to identify the scenario with the highest agreement among the provided measurement data. The simulation of X-ray contrast media in the water cycle of Berlin showed that medical institutions have to be considered as point sources for congested urban areas due to their high levels of X-ray contrast media emission. The calculations identified hospitals, represented by their capacity (number of hospital beds), as the most relevant point sources, while the inhabitants served as important diffusive sources. Deployed for almost inert substances like contrast media, the model can be used for qualitative statements and, therefore, as a decision-support tool.     

降雨条件下岩溶地下水微量元素变化特征及其环境意义

对降雨期间青木关岩溶地下河水的化学特征进行连续监测,获取了Ba、Sr、Fe、Mn、Al这5种微量元素及其他常量元素质量浓度的高分辨率数据.运用相关性分析和浓度变化曲线分析微量元素来源及其迁移路径,并结合流域地质背景探讨地下河微量元素变化特征的形成过程.研究发现,Ba和Sr元素为碳酸盐岩溶解的产物,储存于岩石裂隙、孔隙等介质中,经扩散作用进入地下河,质量浓度变化较小;而Fe、Mn、Al均来源于土壤,其中Fe、Al元素主要通过落水洞直接进入地下河,而Mn则通过土壤-岩石多孔介质补给地下河,三者浓度变化很大,对降雨响应强烈.结果表明,5种微量元素质量浓度均低于1 mg·L-1,Fe、Mn、Al元素最高质量浓度均超过饮用水限值.地下河Al、Fe元素质量浓度变化在一定程度上指示着水土流失和水质变化状况,因此有必要加强落水洞附近的环境保护和治理,从源头控制污染源.     

嘉兴市春节期间烟花爆竹燃放对大气污染物分布特征的影响

为研究春节期间烟花爆竹的燃放对嘉兴市空气质量的影响,利用2015年春节期间嘉兴市3个监测站点的常规污染物(PM10、PM2.5、SO_2、NO_2、CO)和南湖区残联站的有机碳(OC)和元素碳(EC)数据,分析了烟花爆竹对嘉兴市不同功能区和不同空气质量条件下大气污染物的污染特征的影响.结果表明:春节烟花爆竹燃放显著影响PM10和PM2.5的浓度,残联站、清河小学和北部站在23日00∶00达最高值,PM10浓度分别为190、263和147μg·m~(-3),是非春节期间的2.2、2.8和2.1倍,PM2.5浓度分别高达156、158和78μg·m~(-3),是非春节期间的2.6、2.2和2.2倍.烟花爆竹燃放对污染气体的影响存在差异,对CO和SO_2的浓度影响较大,对NO_2和O_3的浓度影响较小.烟花爆竹燃放对嘉兴市老城区大气污染物的影响最大,其次是新城区,对工业区影响最小.污染源减排对大气污染物的影响比较大,2013—2015年嘉兴市春节期间大气污染物浓度(PM10、PM2.5、SO_2、NO_2、CO)整体要低于非春节期间,平均降幅在6.8%~46.1%之间.二次生成物O_3在春节期间的浓度均要高于非春节期间,增幅为20.1%~22.1%.不同空气质量条件下烟花爆竹的燃放对大气污染物的影响不同.     

中国西南乌江流域石灰土中微量金属的富集

为了解石灰土中微量金属的富集特征、机理及供给能力,本文以乌江流域9条石灰岩风化剖面为对象,运用R型聚类分析和质量平衡计算方法,研究了石灰岩风化过程中V、Co、Ni和Zn的富集问题,并获得了以下认识:(1)本区石灰土中V、Co、Ni和Zn的富集程度与其它地区的石灰土相当(甚至更高),高于上陆壳(UCC)、中国土壤(CS)和世界土壤(WS);(2)V、Co和Zn在石灰土中的富集主要与铁氧化物/氢氧化物等的吸附或共沉淀产生的淀积富集有关,而Ni的富集则主要与铝硅酸盐黏土矿物吸附和其它更易溶元素强烈迁出引起的弱残留富集有关。     

贵州主要城市PM2.5的氧化性损伤评价

对贵州省主要城市(贵阳、安顺、遵义、都匀)按季节进行PM_2.5样品的采集,应用质粒DNA评价法研究了贵州省主要城市PM_2.5氧化性损伤能力,并与PM_2.5质量浓度、微量元素含量做相关性分析。结果表明,PM_2.5全样TD₂₀值均小于其相应的水溶样TD₂₀值;四个城市PM_2.5氧化性损伤能力均表现为冬季>秋季>春、夏季;城区PM_2.5氧化性损伤能力强于背景区;研究区内PM_2.5样品的氧化性损伤能力表现为都匀市最强,安顺市最弱;PM_2.5全样和水溶样的TD₂₀值与质量浓度之间无明显相关关系;PM_2.5水溶样的TD₂₀值与相应的12种微量元素的浓度总和呈负相关关系(P<0.05);全样Al、Mn、Cd、Pb的含量与PM_2.5全样TD₂₀值呈明显负相关关系,水溶样Cd、Pb、Cu的含量与PM_2.5水溶样TD₂₀值呈明显负相关关系,表明研究区PM_2.5氧化性损伤可能与样品中水溶性元素Cd、Pb、Cu等的含量有关。     

Geochemical index of trace metals in the surficial sediments from the western continental shelf of India, Arabian Sea

The present study focuses on the determination and abundance of trace metals (viz. Cu, Ni, Zn, Cr, Co, Cd, Mn and Fe) in the surficial sediments of west coast of Arabian Sea along the Indian subcontinent. Sediment samples were collected from three transects along the western continental shelf of Arabian Sea. The enrichment of Fe and Mn in coastal oxic-sediments indicates the precipitation of these redox sensitive elements as Fe- and Mn-hydroxides and oxides, whereas the low Fe and Mn concentrations in the oxygen deficient sediments of deeper stations reflects the dissolution of their hydroxides and oxides. Concentrations of fairly redox insensitive trace metals like Cu, Ni, Zn, Cr and Cd (with the exceptions of Cr) showed higher values at nearshore sediments, then it decreased towards seaward and again showed a slight increase at oxygen minimum stations in all the three transects. This geochemical variability in their distributional characteristics is mainly associated with the extent to which the precipitation or dissolution of Fe- and Mn-oxides/hydroxides occur since the scavenging or releasing effects of Fe- and Mn-oxides/hydroxides act as significant ‘sinks’ or ‘sources’ of heavy metals. The change in wind pattern, coastal upwelling and increased productivity are also the reported factors which influence the biogeochemical cycling of trace metals in the surface sediments of west coast of India. Enrichment factor generally showed a high gradient accumulation from nearshore to shelf.     

Enhancing Diatom Growth by Using Zeolites to Change Seawater Composition (4 pp)

- Aims and Scope. The purpose of this study was to test whether two zeolites produced synthetically (products of zeolitic nature, PZN) could influence either the yield of a diatom culture or the chemical changes in the cultures. For this purpose, Phaeodactylum tricornutum was used as test organism in a culture medium of natural seawater enriched with N and P having negligible amounts of ammonia. Methods The PZN ZEBEN-06 and ZESTEC-56 were used in parallel experiments. The composition of trace metals and organic compounds with chelate activity in the culture media, were determined by anodic or cathodic stripping voltammetry. The impact of leaching silicon on the algal yield was evaluated by comparing the growth in the presence or absence of PZN, in seawater enriched or not-enriched with silicon. Results and Conclusions Both PZN significantly promoted the algal yield even in the absence of added silicon, a limiting nutrient for diatom growth. The PZN acted as a silicon buffer while providing a source of silicon required for growth. In addition, PZN released into the seawater small but significant amounts of the limiting micro-nutrient manganese (its concentration doubled during the experiments), while simultaneously removing relatively high quantities of zinc from the seawater. The presence of PZN inhibited the releasing of chelated compounds. These changes (sorption/desorption) caused by the PZN in the concentrations in the solutions used as culture media of P. tricornutum were probably responsible for the differences in both the diatom and exudation observed in the tested cultures.     

韩城燎原矿11#煤中微量元素的分布规律和赋存状态

通过对韩城燎原矿的11^#煤不同深度的煤样中的微量元素P、U、Ge和Ga进行分析,发现为11^#煤低磷煤;煤中U和Ga的含量均低于地壳中的平均含量,只有Ge含量略高于地壳中的平均含量。计算了这些微量元素与三态硫、灰分和挥发分的相关关系。结果表明Ga在煤中主要以无机态存在。P在煤中可能大部分以有机态存在,小部分以无机态存在。U与Ge在煤中可能主要以有机态存在,以无机态存在的可能性较小。