Elemental Contamination of Rainwater by Airborne Dust in Tamale Township Area of the Northern Region of Ghana

Rainwater samples were collected from Tamale town in the 1997 and 1998 rainy seasons. During this period road construction in the Tamale area resulted in the generation of suspended dust in the atmosphere. Analysis of the samples for major ions showed elevated levels of Cl^–. Ion ratios with Cl^– (Na⁺/Cl^–, K⁺/Cl^–, Ca²⁺/Cl^–/Cl^– Mg²⁺/Cl^– and SO₄ ^2–/Cl^–) in rainwater samples were higher than the corresponding ratios in seawater. Some samples also showed elevated concentrations of Fe, Mn, Al and Zn, all of which except Zn showed a correlation with the dry periods between rainfall events. Consequently, it was concluded that dust generated from lateritic soils was probably the major cause of the increase in concentration of these metals. Aluminium and Fe concentrations were observed to be higher than the World Health Organization drinking water guide limits.     

可变电荷土壤和恒电荷土壤Cl-吸附特性的研究

对不同浓度KCl和不同pH下,3种可变电荷土壤和4种恒电荷土壤Cl-吸附量进行了测定。结果表明,土壤Cl-吸附量随平衡Cl-浓度C（e）增加而增大,恒电荷土壤呈线性,可变电荷土壤在添加Cl-0.5~5.0mmol/L下,符合Langmuir吸附等温式。同一浓度下的Cl-吸附量及其随浓度增加的速率均为砖红壤>红壤>赤红壤>黄棕壤>棕壤、暗棕壤和黑土,与这些土壤所带正电荷量顺序相一致。Langmuir方程K值较小且几种土壤差异不大。恒电荷土壤对Cl-的吸附量很小,在浓度较低时常出现负吸附,其吸附机理可能更多的是与K+吸附时的同时吸附。7种土壤Cl-吸附量均随pH增加而降低,但降低强度可变电荷土壤远大于恒电荷土壤。     

安徽省地震前兆SQL网络数据库通用接口程序

为充分发挥前兆数字化数据在地震预报中的作用 ,研制了基于SQL网络数据库的通用接口程序。该程序通过ODBC数据源直接从网上对数据库进行存取 ,并通过数据导出和日期格式的转换而形成前兆分析人员所需的数据格式。     

重金属离子的生物吸附容量与离子性质之间的关系

利用金属离子毒性评价和预测领域中的QSAR方法,探讨了重金属离子性质对生物吸附容量的影响．选用啤酒工业废弃的酿酒酵母为生物吸附剂,进行了10种金属离子Ag^＋,Cs^＋,Zn^＋,Pb^2＋,Ni^2＋,Cu^2＋,CO^2＋,Sr^2＋,Cd^2＋,Cr^3＋的生物吸附实验．选用22种参数来表征金属离子的物理化学性质,建立了金属的离子特性与生物吸附容量之间的关系．利用Langmuir方程计算得到酵母吸附金属离子的理论最大吸附量qmax,由大到小排序为Pb^2＋〉Ag^＋〉Cr^3＋〉Cu^2＋〉Zn^2＋〉Cd^2＋〉Co^2＋〉Sr^2＋〉Ni^2＋〉Cs^＋．离子性质与吸附量之间的线性拟合分析结果表明,共价指数Xm^2r与qmax具有良好的线性关系,共价指数越高,离子吸附量越大,金属离子与吸附剂表面官能团共价结合所占比重越大,键结合越牢固．对金属离子进行分类（按价态或离子的软硬性质）可以改善拟合效果．极化力Z^2／r、水解常数｜lgKOH｜、电离势,尸等多种物化性质与不含软离子的离子之间的理论最大吸附量也表现出良好的线性关系．     

JYZ0315菌吸附水体中Cr(Ⅵ)Cd(Ⅱ)共存重金属离子

采用JYZ0315菌种进行水体中Cr(Ⅵ)、Cd(Ⅱ)去除实验研究,结果表明:JYZ0315菌吸附水中Cr(Ⅵ)、Cd(Ⅱ)效果显著。吸附C(rⅥ)的最佳条件是:pH 3、1h、10℃,菌体的吸附容量为8.51mg/g;吸附Cd(Ⅱ)的最佳条件是:pH 5、30min、30℃,菌体的吸附容量为11.99mg/g。     

大分子络合超滤技术去除溶液中镍离子的研究

采用聚丙烯酸(PAA)和羧甲基纤维素钠(CMC)去除Ni2 ,首先将Ni2 离子络合在大分子上形成大分子络合物,进而通过超滤膜,将其截留在膜的一侧,从而达到分离镍离子的目的.研究表明,采用这两种聚合物进行络合超滤可以使镍离子去除率达到95%以上;当Ni2 与聚合物的反应时间为30 min时,镍离子(170 mg/L)与PAA(0.5 wt%)、CMC(0.5wt%)的适宜配比分别为1:2.5和1:1.在分离体系中加入Na 、Mg2 后,对镍离子的去除具有不利影响.此外,考察了用大分子络合超滤法处理含有镍离子的实际废水,结果在透过液中未检测出Ni2 .     

金属离子对有机垃圾两相厌氧系统中UASB处理效果的促进作用

在"水解溶出 UASB反应器"处理城镇有机垃圾的两相厌氧系统中,向UASB反应器进水中添加K、Mg、Fe、Co、Ni 5种金属离子的组合促进剂,通过对UASB反应器容积负荷、产气量、产甲烷量在添加组合促进剂前后的比较,研究了组合促进剂(K、Mg、Fe、Co、Ni)对有机垃圾浸出液厌氧消化过程的促进作用.试验结果表明,添加组合促进剂后,反应器的平均容积负荷从12.89 kg COD/m3·d提高到17.79 kg COD/m3·d;平均污泥负荷从0.82 kg COD/kg VSS·d提高到1.07 kg COD/kg VSS·d.此外,平均每千克COD产气量为392.5 L,比添加组合促进剂之前增大了6.4%;而平均每千克COD产甲烷量为297.5 L,比添加组合促进剂之前增大了10.5%.对于氨氮、挥发性脂肪酸(VFA)、pH及碱度来说,在添加组合促进剂之后则无大的变化.     

Automated Algorithms for Heuristic Base‐Flow Separation1

Abstract: The subjective nature of graphical base‐flow separation combined with the many applications of base‐flow time series derived from continuous streamflow data, motivates the development and application of automated algorithms for heuristic base‐flow separation. Base‐flow time series derived from gauged streamflow support diverse applications in engineering hydrology, catchment analysis, hydrogeologic investigations, regional low‐flow analysis, and recharge estimation. Whether based on graphical procedures for recession analysis or analytical expressions derived from fundamental equations of ground‐water flow, the variety of base‐flow separation algorithms belies the array of base‐flow definitions and interpretations that variously refer to dominant process, source, flow path, and characteristic response time. Algorithms that are invariant in their consistent – though heuristic – characterization of base‐flow response are particularly useful for interbasin comparisons of low‐flow characteristics and hydrologic regionalization. More adaptable algorithms provide application‐specific flexibility in allocating flow components like interflow to either quickflow or slowflow. Four widely used algorithms that produce consistent base‐flow time series using only gauged streamflow records are compared and contrasted with a complementary heuristic algorithm that incorporates hydrologic judgment explicitly, through manual parameterization. The utility of these inherently subjective algorithms is illustrated through a simple example of flow phase separation in a two‐component end‐member mixing model of dissolved chlorides in the Cuyahoga River.     

对城镇清洁区与污灌区蔬菜基地环境现状的调查研究

通过对昌吉州三工镇和榆树沟镇、米泉市古牧地镇和柏杨河乡种植区土壤、空气质量、灌溉水的监测分析与调查研究,对比清洁区蔬菜基地与污灌区蔬菜基地环境现状,探讨了灌溉用水对蔬菜质量的影响,提出切实可行的防治措施.     

Fungal-modification of Natural Fibers: A Novel Method of Treating Natural Fibers for Composite Reinforcement

Growing interest in green products has provided fresh impetus to the research in the field of renewable materials. Plant fibers are not only renewable but also light in weight and low in cost. Polymer composites manufactured using them find applications in diverse fields such as automobiles, housing, and furniture. However, their hydrophilic nature and inadequate adhesion with matrix limits their use in high performance applications. In this study, a novel method for improving adhesion characteristics of natural fibers has been developed. This method is carried out by treating hemp fibers with a fungus: Ophiostoma ulmi, obtained from elm tree infected with Dutch elm disease. Treated fibers showed improved acid–base characteristics and resistance to moisture. Improved acid–base interactions between fiber and resin are expected to improve the interfacial adhesion, whereas improved moisture resistance would benefit the durability of the composites. Finally, composites were prepared using untreated/treated fibers and unsaturated polyester resin. Composites with treated fibers showed slightly better mechanical properties, which is most probably due to improved interfacial adhesion.