Chemical oxygen demand reduction in coffee wastewater through chemical flocculation and advanced oxidation processes

The removal of the natural organic matter present in coffee processing wastewater through chemical coagulation-flocculation and advanced oxidation processes （AOP） had been studied. The effectiveness of the removal of natural organic matter using commercial flocculants and UV/H202, UV/O3 and UV/H2O2/O3 processes was determined under acidic conditions. For each of these processes, different operational conditions were explored to optimize the treatment efficiency of the coffee wastewater. Coffee wastewater is characterized by a high chemical oxygen demand （COD） and low total suspended solids. The outcomes of coffee wastewater treatment using coagulation-flocculation and photodegradation processes were assessed in terms of reduction of COD, color, and turbidity. It was found that a reduction in COD of 67% could be realized when the coffee wastewater was treated by chemical coagulation-flocculation with lime and coagulant T-1. When coffee wastewater was treated by coagulation-flocculation in combination with UV/H2O2, a COD reduction of 86% was achieved, although only after prolonged UV irradiation. Of the three advanced oxidation processes considered, UV/H2O2, UV/O3 and UV/H2O2/O3, we found that the treatment with UV/H2O2/O3 was the most effective, with an efficiency of color, turbidity and further COD removal of 87%, when applied to the flocculated coffee wastewater.     

Freshwater systems and ecosystem services: Challenges and chances for cross-fertilization of disciplines

Freshwater ecosystems are among the most threatened in the world, while providing numerous essential ecosystem services (ES) to humans. Despite their importance, research on freshwater ecosystem services is limited. Here, we examine how freshwater studies could help to advance ES research and vice versa. We summarize major knowledge gaps and suggest solutions focusing on science and policy in Europe. We found several features that are unique to freshwater ecosystems, but often disregarded in ES assessments. Insufficient transfer of knowledge towards stakeholders is also problematic. Knowledge transfer and implementation seems to be less effective towards South-east Europe. Focusing on the strengths of freshwater research regarding connectivity, across borders, involving multiple actors can help to improve ES research towards a more dynamic, landscape-level approach, which we believe can boost the implementation of the ES concept in freshwater policies. Bridging these gaps can contribute to achieve the ambitious targets of the EU’s Green Deal.     

A two stage batch adsorber design for methylene blue removal to minimize contact time

The adsorption of methylene blue onto bentonite in a batch adsorber has been studied. Three kinetic models, the intraparticle diffusion equation and the pseudo first and second order equations, were selected to follow the adsorption process. Kinetic parameters, rate constants, equilibrium adsorption capacities and related correlation coefficients for each kinetic model were calculated and discussed. It was shown that the adsorption of methylene blue onto bentonite could be described by the pseudo second order equation. Adsorption of methylene blue onto bentonite followed the Langmuir isotherm. A model has been developed for the design of a two stage batch adsorber based on pseudo second order adsorption kinetics. The model has been optimized with respect to operating time in order to minimize total contact time to achieve a specified amount of methylene blue removal using a fixed mass of adsorbent. The results of two stage batch adsorber design studies showed that the required times for specified amounts of methylene blue removal significantly decreased. This design is particularly suitable for low-cost adsorbents/adsorption systems when minimising contact time is a major operational and design criterion and a significant volume of effluent needs to be treated in the minimum amount of time.     

氙灯曝露试验中标准物质的用途及使用方法

本文介绍了氙灯曝露试验中应用的主要标准物质,它们的用途及使用方法,着重介绍了蓝色羊毛标准、聚苯乙烯标准塑料片的应用.     

Photochemical behavior of benzo[a]pyrene on soil surfaces under UV light irradiation

The rates of photodegradation and photocatalysis of benzo [a]pyrene （BaP） on soil surfaces under UV light have been studied. Different parameters such as temperature, soil particle sizes, and soil depth responsible for photodegradation, catalyst loads and wavelength of UV irradiation blamed for photocatalysis have been monitored. The results obtained indicated that BaP photodegradation follows pseudo-first-order kinetics. BaP photodegradation was the fastest at 30℃ . The rates of BaP photodegradation at different soil particle size followed the order： less than 1 mm〉less than 0.45 mm〉less than 0.25 mm. When the soil depth increased from 1 mm to 4 ram, the half-life increased from 13.23 d to 17.73 d. The additions of TiO2 or Fe2O3 accelerated the photodegradation of BaP, and the photocatalysis of BaP follows pseudo-first-order kinetics. Changes in catalyst loads of TiO2 （0.5%, 1%, 2%, and 3% （wt）） or Fe203 （2%, 5%, 7%, and 10% （wt）） did not significantly affect the degradation rates. Both BaP photocatalysis in the presence of TiO2 and Fe2O3 were the fastest at 254 nm UV irradiation.     

1-丁酰基苯酚在液相中的光化学降解

以太阳光和紫外光为光源 ,对 1 丁酰基苯酚的两个异构体在液相中的光化学行为进行研究 .结果表明 :紫外光下 ,p ( 1 丁酰基 )苯酚、o ( 1 丁酰基 )苯酚在各种介质中的光解速率遵循一级动力学方程 ,p ( 1 丁酰基 )苯酚在各种溶剂中光解迅速 ,o ( 1 丁酰基 )苯酚在丙酮中的光解速率远大于其在甲醇、正己烷中的光解速率 .在不同pH缓冲溶液中进行紫外光照 2h ,p ( 1 丁酰基 )苯酚在pH =7的缓冲溶液中光解最快 ,o ( 1 丁酰基 )苯酚紫外光照 1 6 5h ,在pH =9的缓冲溶液中光解最快 .水中溶解物对p ( 1 丁酰基 )苯酚和o ( 1 丁酰基 )苯酚的光解均有一定的抑制作用 .太阳光下 ,p ( 1 丁酰基 )苯酚在甲醇、正己烷中能稳定存在 ,光照 40h浓度无变化 .在丙酮中光降解显著 ,1 2 9 4mg·l- 1 p ( 1 丁酰基 )苯酚的丙酮溶液光照 40h ,光解率为 46 2 % ;o ( 1 丁酰基 )苯酚的甲醇、正己烷溶液在太阳光下分别有轻微光解 ,而在丙酮中光解显著 ,1 38 8mg·l- 1 o ( 1 丁酰基 )苯酚的丙酮溶液光照 40h,光解率为 95 1 % .     

Visible light driven instantaneous photocatalytic degradation of aniline blue (AB) and methyl violet (MV) by strontium ferrite nanoparticles

Toxic organic dyes released into aquatic sources as a result of industrial activities pose a significant threat to the environment. The removal of such dyes from water sources is a challenging task in the context of environmental emergencies. In this present effort, the strontium ferrite nanoparticles were synthesized by coprecipitation followed by a calcination method and is applied for photocatalytic degradation of such organic dyes. The ferrite nanoparticles were characterized by FTIR, XRD, VSM, SEM-EDX, TEM, and HR-TEM studies. In the existence of H₂O₂ under visible light, the catalyst performs efficient degradation of aniline blue (AB) and methyl violet (MV) dyes in a remarkably short interval of time. The superparamagnetic performance of the catalyst was confirmed by VSM, and thus it can be easily recovered from the degraded dye by applying an external magnet. The Fenton mechanism justifies the elevated rate of photo degradation, which generates hydroxyl and perhydroxyl radicals in the progress of the reaction.     

Nature-based marine tourism in the Gulf of California and Baja California Peninsula: Economic benefits and key species

Ecotourism can incentivize social and environmental benefits through marine conservation, in parallel with efforts to better manage fisheries, coastal development, and other human pressures. In Mexico's Gulf of California and Baja California Peninsula (GCBP), marine ecosystems support tourism activities in many communities, but to date there have been no region-wide studies to estimate their benefits or identify key species. Based on data collected in this study, each year nature-based marine tourism in the GCBP results in 896,000 visits, US$518 million in expenditures and at least 3,575 direct jobs from formal operations. In interviews with operators, over 40 species groups were named as important; sea lions, whale sharks, whales, and marlin were the highest ranked, highlighting the importance of ecosystem-wide health for nature-based tourism sustainability. Local employment and the ability to make economic and conservation goals compatible were noted by operators as significant opportunities provided by nature-based marine tourism; challenges included pollution and declines in ecosystem health, a lack of infrastructure, poor resource management policies, and high operating costs. As nature-based marine tourism expands, a wider transition to true ecotourism, a focus on equitable benefits and collaboration between stakeholders and a cross-scale and ecosystem approach to management will be vital for achieving potential sustainable social, ecological and economic benefits.     

氧化还原过程对好氧微生物产物光敏性的影响

从好氧活性污泥微生物和纯种大肠杆菌中提取溶解性微生物产物(SMP),考察光化学和电化学氧化还原过程对SMP官能团,组分和光化学活性的影响机制.结果显示,活性污泥微生物SMP(Ae)与大肠杆菌SMP(E)的SUVA₂₅₄和E2/E3分别为4.03与0.79和1.60与3.04,表明SMP(Ae)比SMP(E)芳香性和分子量更高,光照和电化学改性过程明显降低了蛋白类组分的荧光响应,进行改变了SMP的芳香性和腐殖化程度.两种改性过程可以增强SMP在光照条件下活性氧化物种(³SMP*、¹O₂和·OH)的浓度,其中[¹O₂]_ss由改性前的1.70mol/L提高到改性后的18.47mol/L,[·OH]_ss由改性前的3.57mol/L提升到438.25mol/L.17α-乙炔基雌二醇(EE2)的光降解效率在改性SMP的介导下最高提升了近5倍.本研究完善了污水处理厂出水中SMP的环境转化过程及其介导痕量有机污染物的自然光降解过...     

酰胺咪嗪光降解效能与机制及其影响因素研究

以氙灯为模拟光源,研究了酰胺咪嗪（carbamazepine,CBZ）在纯水中的光降解效能与机制,并考察了硝酸根离子（NO3-）、碳酸氢根离子（HCO3-）和腐殖酸（HA）对其光降解速率的影响.结果表明,纯水中CBZ的光降解符合假一级反应动力学;在光强为1 200 mW.cm-2、CBZ初始浓度为200μg·L-1时,CBZ的光降解速率常数为0.028 7 min-1,半衰期为24.15min;纯水中CBZ的去除是以自敏化光降解反应为主,其中单线态氧（1O2）参与的自敏化光氧化反应贡献率较大,为75.3%,而羟基自由基（.OH）的贡献率较小,为5.6%;在本试验条件下,NO3-、HCO3-以及HA浓度的增加都会对CBZ的光降解过程产生抑制,其中NO3-的抑制作用最为明显,当加入的NO3-浓度为0.5 mmol·L-1时,CBZ的半衰期延长为433.22 min,约为不加NO3-时的18倍.