Electrochemical remediation of copper contaminated kaolinite by conditioning anolyte and catholyte pH simultaneously

This report examined electrochemical remediation of copper contaminated kaojinite by controlling electrolytes‘ pH for both of anolyte and catholyte simultaneously.Results showed the electrokinetic process and remediation efficiency varied obviously when different buffer systems,including citric acid(test 1),nitric acid EDTA(test 2)and nitric acid(test 3),were used to control catholyte pH AND Na2CO3 was used at the same time to control all anolyte one.It was found that under such pH condition soil‘s pH in soil column kept at 3.0-7.0 successfully,and correspondingly no copper precipitation and decrease of soil electroconductivity appeared.which are usually observed in electrokinetic process due to OH^- introduction into soil cojumn by electrochemical reaction occurred in cathode.Electroosmosis flow rates were almost equal for these three tests,indicating that these buffers did not affect Zeta-potential of kaolinite within the examined duration.More acid and basic solution was added into electrokinetic cell when nitric acid was used as buffer than when nitric acid EDTA and then citric acid were used.Due to introduction of large amounts of ions into soil column,significant higher current was observed for test 3 than other two.Analysis of copper speciation and total quantity in kaolinite indicated that 22.5%,23.74%and 55.65% Cu were removed from kaolinite for test 1,test 2 and test 3 respectively after only 10 days‘ electrokinetic remediation.     

高速公路用地复垦技术体系浅析

根据高速公路用地特点和复垦要求 ,结合近几年高速公路用地复垦研究成果和土地复垦技术理论 ,对高速公路用地复垦技术体系进行系统阐述和探讨。将对高速公路复垦技术理论和实践的发展有一定促进作用。     

低温微生物环境污染修复技术研究进展

生物修复技术由于成本低、效果好、对环境负面影响小，且无二次污染等优点，受到普遍的关注，已成为环境治理的重要方法和技术。目前微生物修复技术多以常温微生物为主，而在自然环境中，占地表绝大部分的极地、海洋、湖泊以及高山和高纬地区的土壤等，其全年平均温度大多在15℃或以下，恰恰是低温微生物的最适生长温度。因此，以低温微生物为主的生物修复技术，在常年低温的极地、海洋、高山或高纬区域以及若干地区冬季进行污染物的生物降解方面有独到的优势。目前，以低温微生物为主体的低温生物修复技术已成了生物修复技术研究领域的热点。从4个方面讨论目前利用低温微生物所开展的低温生物修复技术的最新发展动态。     

Refinement of the density-modified displacement method for efficient treatment of tetrachloroethene source zones

A novel method to remediate dense nonaqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) source zones that incorporates in situ density conversion of DNAPL via alcohol partitioning followed by displacement with a low interfacial tension (IFT) surfactant flood has been developed. Previous studies demonstrated the ability of the density-modified displacement (DMD) method to recover chlorobenzene (CB) and trichloroethene (TCE) from heterogeneous porous media without downward migration of the dissolved plume or free product. However, the extent of alcohol (n-butanol) partitioning required for in situ density conversion of high-density NAPLs, such as tetrachloroethene (PCE), could limit the utility of the DMD method. Hence, the objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of two n-butanol delivery approaches: an aqueous solution of 6% (wt) n-butanol and a surfactant-stabilized macroemulsion containing 15% (vol) n-butanol in water, to achieve density reduction of PCE-NAPL in two-dimensional (2-D) aquifer cells. Results of liquid-liquid equilibrium studies indicated that density conversion of PCE relative to water occurred at an n-butanol mole fraction of 0.56, equivalent to approximately 5 ml n-butanol per 1 ml of PCE when in equilibrium with an aqueous solution. In 2-D aquifer cell studies, density conversion of PCE was realized using both n-butanol preflood solutions, with effluent NAPL samples exhibiting density reductions ranging from 0.51 to 0.70 g/ml. Although the overall PCE mass recoveries were similar (91% and 93%) regardless of the n-butanol delivery method, the surfactant-stabilized macroemulsion preflood removed approximately 50% of the PCE mass. In addition, only 1.2 pore volumes of the macroemulsion solution were required to achieve in situ density conversion of PCE, compared to 6.4 pore volumes of the 6% (wt) n-butanol solution. These findings demonstrate that use of the DMD method with a surfactant-stabilized macroemulsion containing n-butanol holds promise as an effective source zone remediation technology, allowing for efficient recovery of PCE-DNAPL while mitigating downward migration of the dissolved plume and free product.     

Geochemical techniques on contaminated sediments-river basin view

The big flood in the upper Elbe River catchment area has revealed a wide spectrum of problems with contaminated sediments. So far, an effective strategy for managing contaminated sediments on a river basin scale is still missing and it seems that not much has been learned from the lessons received during the last decade. In the following overview, special emphasis is given to the utilization of geochemically-based techniques for sediment remediation, which can be applied in different parts of a river basin. The examples presented here are mostly from the Elbe River catchment area. In general, new technical problem solutions need a set of practical process knowledge that uses a wide range of simulation techniques, as well as models in different spatial and temporal scales. The evaluation of recent flood events clearly demonstrates the importance of chemical expertise in the decision-making process for the sustainable development in river basins.     

Biological remediation of explosives and related nitroaromatic compounds

Nitroaromatics form an important group of recalcitrant xenobiotics. Only few aromatic compounds, bearing one nitro group as a substituent of the aromatic ring, are produced as secondary metabolites by microorganisms. The majority of nitroaromatic compounds in the biosphere are industrial chemicals such as explosives, dyes, polyurethane foams, herbicides, insecticides and solvents. These compounds are generally recalcitrant to biological treatment and remain in the biosphere, where they constitute a source of pollution due to both toxic and mutagenic effects on humans, fish, algae and microorganisms. However, relatively few microorganisms have been described as being able to use nitroaromatic compounds as nitrogen and/or carbon and energy source. The best-known nitroaromatic compound is the explosive TNT (2,4,6-trinitrotoluene). This article reviews the bioremediation strategies for TNT-contaminated soil and water. It comes to the following conclusion: The optimal remediation strategy for nitroaromatic compounds depends on many site-specific factors. Composting and the use of reactor systems lend themselves to treating soils contaminated with high levels of explosives (e.g. at former ammunition production facilities, where areas with a high contamination level are common). Compared to composting systems, bioreactors have the major advantage of a short treatment time, but the disadvantage of being more labour intensive and more expensive. Studies indicate that biological treatment systems, which are based on the activity of the fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium or on Pseudomonas sp. ST53, might be used as effective methods for the remediation of highly contaminated soil and water. Phytoremediation, although not widely used now, has the potential to become an important strategy for the remediation of soil and water contaminated with explosives. It is best suited where contaminant levels are low (e.g. at military sites where pollution is rather diffuse) and where larger contaminated surfaces or volumes have to be treated. In addition, phytoremediation can be used as a polishing method after other remediation treatments, such as composting or bioslurry, have taken place. This in-situ treatment method has the advantage of lower treatment costs, but has the disadvantage of a considerable longer treatment time. In order to improve the cost-efficiency, phytoremediation of nitroaromatics (and other organic xenobiotics) could be combined with bio-energy production. This requires, however, detailed knowledge on the fate of the contaminants in the plants as well as the development of efficient treatment methods for the contaminated biomass that minimise the spreading of the contaminants into the environment during post harvest treatment.     

污染土壤化学修复技术研究与进展

污染土壤修复环境工程近年来发展迅猛,欧美等发达国家在其技术创新和设备改进2个层面都取得了长足进展。本文概述了化学淋洗修复技术(原位化学修复技术和异位化学修复技术)、化学还原与还原脱氯修复技术、化学氧化修复技术、溶剂浸提技术和土壤性能化学改良修复技术等污染土壤的化学修复技术原理、进展与适用性以及有关关键技术参数,并对其发展前景进行了展望。     

砷矿尾砂污染及其治理研究

调查了广东省连南瑶族自治县寨岗铁屎坪土法炼砷废墟及其周边砷污染状况.发现渗流水含砷高达43.72 mg/L,渗流水随雨水沿山坡、溪流流入下游,对周边的水体、土壤、农作物等造成严重污染.同时发现全缘凤尾蕨、龙船蕨、野苎麻、白芒草和接骨草是耐砷植物.模拟试验证实在炼砷废墟和高砷尾砂上种植这些植物可减少砷的迁移,且不致引起二次污染.1998年对铁屎坪土法炼砷废墟进行治理,经一年多跟踪观察,周边水体中砷含量从原来的约0.048 mg/L下降到0.001 06 mg/L.结果表明用植被治理尾砂的砷污染是一种价廉、有效的方法.     

地下水铅污染修复技术应用与研究进展

铅是地下水重金属污染中的主要元素,目前的修复技术主要分为物理屏蔽法、抽出处理法和原位修复法。抽出处理法包括物理、化学和生物的方法,原位修复法是目前该领域的主要研究方向,包括渗透反应格栅、生物修复以及动电处理技术等。文章介绍了铅污染的主要来源及对环境和人体造成的危害,结合近几年国内外有关地下水铅污染的主要科研成果,对各种修复技术的原理、优缺点进行了综合的述评,并对今后的研究方向提出了一点建议。     

微生物处理重金属废水的研究进展

微生物处理重金属废水是一种较有效的方法,特别是对于低浓度重金属废水的处理优势明显。近年来相关的研究报道不断增多,但尚未实现工业化应用。文章综述了微生物处理重金属废水的机理及其主要影响因素(微生物、金属离子、环境条件等);评述了微生物处理重金属废水存在的问题以及发展方向。