Oxidation of antimony (III) in soil by manganese (IV) oxide using X-ray absorption fine structure

The oxidation of antimony (III) in soils was studied using X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectra. An andosol soil sample and artificial soil samples (SiO₂ blended with iron (III) hydroxide and manganese (IV) oxide) were used herein. After adding antimony (III) oxide to all soil samples, the oxidation process was observed by recording the XAFS spectra of Sb K-edge, Fe K-edge, and Mn K-edge. The results indicated that manganese (IV) oxide played an important role in the oxidation of Sb(III); however iron (III) hydroxide was not directly related to the reaction. During a 2-hr continuous Sb K-edge X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) measurement with an interval of 1 min of one of the artificial soil samples (SiO₂ + MnO₂ + Sb₂O₃), a pseudo-first-order reaction was determined with an average estimated rate of 0.52 ± 0.04 hr^? 1. Compared to the lower oxidation rate of andosol, it is suggested that because of the low concentration of Mn(IV) in natural soils, the oxidation process of Sb(III) might be relatively slow and require more time to convert Sb(III) to Sb(V).     

对广州灰霾天气中单个气溶胶颗粒物的研究

利用电子显微镜，采用形态分析法和X射线能谱分析法相结合的方法对2003年广州灰霾天气中单个气溶胶颗粒物的大小、形态结构和元素组成进行了研究。在灰霾天气中，颗粒物的半径在1．0μm以下，属于细颗粒物；X射线能谱分析的结果显示，它们有比较复杂的组成，大都是混合物。在灰霾天气，常可以观察到一些特殊的颗粒物，它们带有卫星滴结构。比较灰霾天气形成前后一些气溶胶颗粒物的形态结构和元素组成，它们有着较明显的差异。这些观察提供了证据：在灰霾天气过程中，部分粒子的组成有可能发生了变化。     

Elemental Analysis of Water and Sediments By External Beam Pixe Part 4. Aliakmon River,Greece

The Aliakmon River originates in the North Western part of Greece, traverses the Western part of Macedonia, and discharges into the Thermaikos Bay in the North Aegean Sea. Proton induced X-ray emission (PIXE) method with external beam was used for the determination of the metallic elements in the waters and sediments of the Aliakmon River. the pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and total phosphate and nitrate concentrations were also monitored in the water samples. Data collected for a 20-month period indicate that the Aliakmon River can be still considered as an unpolluted river.     

Surface characterization of acid-oxidized multi-walled carbon nanotubes

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) oxidized with sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and the mixture of sulfuric and nitric acids were characterized by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Raman spectroscopy, elemental analysis, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The TGA data showed that the MWNTs were more resistant to oxidation than C₆₀ or activated carbon fibers. Catalyst particles could be removed by the oxidants containing sulfuric acid, and thus indicative of the tip opening of MWNTs. The sulfuric acid had a propensity to create defect sites and introduce the surface oxides at those defects that already exist or be newly generated on MWNTs. However, the acid mixture could open the caps of MWNTs but preserve the structure homogeneity. The treatment with nitric acid gave rise to the highest bulk oxygen content in MWNTs, while the most abundant surface oxides were provided by sulfuric acid oxidation. In addition, nitric acid exhibited the best ability to transform the phenolic groups into carboxyl groups.     

水泥窑共处置含Cr废物中Cr在不同温度下的形态转化

将Na₂CrO₄加入生料中模拟含Cr入窑物料〔掺加比例为0.048%(以w计)〕,以探索水泥窑共处置含Cr废物过程中Cr的形态转化. 将含Cr入窑物料在不同温度条件下进行煅烧,消解煅烧样品以分析Cr在不同温度下的残留率并利用XANES(X射线吸收近边结构光谱)技术分析煅烧样品中Cr的存在形态. 结果表明:对应900、1000、1100、1200、1300和1450℃煅烧条件下,熟料中Cr的残留率分别为88.2%、70.7%、73.7%、67.2%、69.5%和67.8%. 由于窑尾温度为1050～1100℃,并且Cr的残留率在1100℃较高,因此从窑尾添加含Cr废物可以减少水泥窑共处置含Cr废物过程中的Cr逸放. 在900～1450℃煅烧条件下,所有样品中的Cr主要以CrO₃、Cr₂O₃和CaCrO₄的形式存在. 1000℃煅烧温度下存在K₂Cr₂O₇,但不存在K₂CrO₄;900℃和1100～1300℃煅烧温度下有K₂CrO₄存在,但不存在K₂Cr₂O₇. 1100～1450℃煅烧温度下,Cr元素进入到水泥熟料的主要矿物中,并主要以CrO₃和Cr₂O₃的形式与其他物质结合生成了较为复杂的Ca₄A₁₆O₁₂CrO₄、Ca₆Al₄Cr₂O₁₅等.      

Characterization of chlorine and heavy metals for the potential recycling of bottom ash from municipal solid waste incinerators as cement additives

Bottom ash is an inevitable by-product from municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration plants. Recycling it as additives for cement production is a promising disposal method. However, the heavy metals and chlorine are the main limiting factors because of the potential environmental risks and corrosion of cement kilns. Therefore, investigating heavy metal and chlorine characteristics of bottom ash is the significant prerequisite of its reuse in cement industries. In this study, a correlative analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of the MSW components and collection mode on the heavy metal and chlorine characteristics in bottom ash. The chemical speciation of insoluble chlorine was also investigated by synchrotron X-ray diffraction analysis. The results showed that industrial waste was the main source of heavy metals, especially Cr and Pb, in bottom ash. The higher contents of plastics and kitchen waste lead to the higher chlorine level (0.6 wt.%–0.7 wt.%) of the bottom ash. The insoluble chlorine in the MSW incineration bottom ash existed primarily as AlOCl, which was produced under the high temperature (1250°C) in incinerators.

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碘代X射线造影剂的环境浓度、分析方法与毒性评估研究进展

碘代X射线造影剂(ICMs)是使用最广泛的血管内药物,近年来在水生环境中频繁检出.由于其高稳定性、高极性和持久性,ICMs会在水生环境中持续存在并且难以被降解.在水生环境中会与消毒剂、天然有机物结合生成具有毒性的消毒副产物(DBPs),由于其本身毒性以及转化产物DBPs的毒性增强了环境健康风险,进而引发了人们的密切关注.本文介绍了ICMs的环境浓度、分析方法以及毒性风险.重点描述了ICMs的前处理技术、检测方法及ICMs毒性评价现状,并展望了以后ICMs毒性的研究方向.     

X-ray Microanalysis of Needles from Douglas Fir Growing in Environments of Contrasting Acidity

Douglas fir [Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco] shoots from mature trees were collected from two sites of contrasting soil pH: the Glendon campus of York University in Toronto, Canada (pH 6.7 at 40 cm) designated Can.; and Breuil Forest, Morvan, France (pH 4 to 4.5) designated Fr.. Needles were removed from the shoots, frozen in liquid nitrogen, and kept in a cryo-biological storage system prior to X-ray microanalysis on the cold stage (−170°C) of a cryo-SEM. Four elements detected, potassium, phosphorus, sulphur and chlorine, were ubiquitous in the needle tissues from both sites. Manganese was infrequently found in needle tissues from the Fr. site. Calcium was localized most heavily in the outer tangential wall of the hypodermis and also in the epidermal walls. Silicon (Si) concentrations were higher in the Fr. site than in the Can. site. The epidermis, hypodermis and mesophyll of needles from the Fr. site exhibited the highest Si content, with greater amounts in the tip and middle of the needle than in the base. Aluminium was distributed fairly evenly throughout the tissues, and there were few major sites of concentration.     

元宵节期间北京PM_(2.5)单颗粒的物理化学特征

采集2014年元宵节期间北京PM2.5样品,使用场发射扫锚电镜-能谱仪观察北京PM2.5单颗粒的显微形貌和元素组成,并利用图像分析系统对PM2.5的粒径进行分析.结果表明:PM2.5的单颗粒类型以烟尘集合体、矿物颗粒和飞灰为主;烟花爆竹燃放产生的PM2.5是造成元宵节期间北京PM2.5浓度升高的主要原因;PM2.5中总颗粒物个数呈现先升高后降低的趋势;元宵节期间北京PM2.5中大部分颗粒物的粒径小于0.7μm;然而,重污染天气PM2.5中粒径大于0.7μm颗粒物的数量明显高于轻污染天气.     

X射线荧光光谱分析法及其应用

由于X射线荧光光谱具有选择性高、干扰较小、分析样品不被破坏的特性,应用光谱分析是一种特效性、准确度和灵敏度都很好的一种定量分析方法,因此X射线荧光光谱被广泛应用于各大领域。主要介绍X射线荧光光谱的产生、基本原理和方法,以及在筛选电子电气设备中限制使用物质铅、汞、铬、镉和溴的应用,并对X射线荧光光谱发展进行展望。