Synthesis and anti-microbial activity of hydroxylammonium ionic liquids

Eight hydroxylammonium-based room temperature ionic liquids (ILs) have been synthesized by acid-base neutralization of ethanolamines with organic acids. The ILs were characterized by infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies and elemental analysis. Their anti-microbial activities were determined using the well-diffusion method. All eight ILs were toxic to Staphylococcus aureus, while 2-hydroxyethylammonium lactate and 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methylethanaminium acetate showed high anti-microbial activity against a wide range of human pathogens.     

Lead sorption by a Mexican,clinoptilolite-rich tuff

Goal, Scope and Background The retention of lead by a Mexican, clinoptilolite-rich tuff from Oaxaca (Mexico) at different pH values was evaluated and the lead sorption mechanisms on the zeolitic material in this work were discussed. Methods Isotherms were determined using lead nitrate solutions (initial pH values between 2 and 5) at 303 K. After the equilibrium was reached, the content of lead in the liquid phases was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry. The elemental composition of the clinoptilolite-rich tuff before and after the lead sorption process was evaluated by electron microscopy. Results The maximum ion exchange capacity of the Mexican, clinoptilolite-rich tuff for lead was 1.4 meq/g at pH 3, considering an ion exchange mechanism in the absence of any precipitated or hydrolyzed lead species in the sorption process or any change in the zeolite network. Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms were also considered in this work for comparison purposes. Discussion It is important to consider the nature of the sorption processes before choosing a model to describe the interaction between the metal ions and the sorbent. Conclusions The chemical lead speciation, the pH, as well as the characteristics of the clinoptilolite-rich tuff are important factors to be considered on the lead sorption process by natural zeolites. The chemical species involved in that process are Na⁺ from the zeolite and Pb²⁺ from the aqueous solution at pH 2 and 3, so that the ion exchange mechanism explains the lead sorption processes by the clinoptilolite-rich tuff through the ion exchange isotherms. The sodium, Mexican, clinoptilolite-rich tuff is a potential adsorbent for lead from aqueous solutions. Recommendations and Perspectives The natural zeolite-rich tuffs are very important as ion exchangers for the treatment of polluted water due to their sorption properties and low cost. The sorption behavior of each natural material depends on their composition. Mexican, clinoptilolite-rich tuff from Oaxaca (Mexico) could be used for the treatment of waste water contaminated with lead. It would be important to propose this material as an alternative as waste water treatment, because it shows good selectivity for the removal of heavy metals from water.     

离子液体[BMIm][PF6]增强抗性质粒RP4介导的接合转移基因mRNA的表达水平

环境中广泛存在的抗生素和抗生素抗性基因会导致很严重的人类健康风险。在我们前期研究中发现,离子液体1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑六氟磷酸盐([BMIm][PF6])作为环境选择性压力可以促进抗生素抗性基因的水平转移。本研究以E.coli DH5α(RP4)和同属的E.coli HB101,以及E.coli DH5α(RP4)和跨属的Salmonella enterica之间的纯菌接合转移体系为考察对象,从mRNA基因表达调控水平角度阐明离子液体[BMIm][PF6](0.001~2.5 g·L-1)影响质粒RP4接合转移的机理。结果表明,离子液体[BMIm][PF6]通过抑制基因kor A,kor B和trb A的mRNA表达水平来提高接合和跨膜转运基因trb Bp和trf Ap的表达;增强水平转移基因tra F的mRNA表达水平,并通过增强负调控基因kil A和kil B的mRNA表达水平抑制质粒的垂直传递过程;通过抑制基因trb K的mRNA表达水平降低接合转移体系的排斥效果,从而促进质粒RP4的接合转移。该结果有助于为抗生素抗性基因在环境中水平转移扩散的机理研究提供理论依据。     

A novel dismantling process of waste printed circuit boards using water-soluble ionic liquid

Recycling processes for waste printed circuit boards (WPCBs) have been well established in terms of scientific research and field pilots. However, current dismantling procedures for WPCBs have restricted the recycling process, due to their low efficiency and negative impacts on environmental and human health. This work aimed to seek an environmental-friendly dismantling process through heating with water-soluble ionic liquid to separate electronic components and tin solder from two main types of WPCBs—cathode ray tubes and computer mainframes. The work systematically investigates the influence factors, heating mechanism, and optimal parameters for opening solder connections on WPCBs during the dismantling process, and addresses its environmental performance and economic assessment. The results obtained demonstrate that the optimal temperature, retention time, and turbulence resulting from impeller rotation during the dismantling process, were 250 °C, 12 min, and 45 rpm, respectively. Nearly 90% of the electronic components were separated from the WPCBs under the optimal experimental conditions. This novel process offers the possibility of large industrial-scale operations for separating electronic components and recovering tin solder, and for a more efficient and environmentally sound process for WPCBs recycling.     

离子液体R_3NANR_3的制备及其脱硫性能

以二元酸和短链叔胺为原料,合成了已二酸三乙胺盐离子液体———R3NANR3。对该离子液体进行SO2气体的循环吸收和解吸行为的研究。实验结果表明,R3NANR3离子液体能对SO2气体进行有效的化学吸收。该吸收过程分二步进行,以第一步吸收为主。室温下（20℃）该离子液体在3 h以内吸收速率较快,3 h后吸收速率减慢并逐渐达到平衡。R3NANR3离子液体与SO2气体饱和吸收量的物质的量之比为1.08。较高温度将导致SO2气体的解吸,在90℃时饱和吸收液能较充分地解吸,残留量为0.0010 mol/L。多次吸收和解吸测试表明,R3NANR3离子液体能实现对SO2气体的循环吸收和分离,将成为烟气中SO2气体的脱除和利用的重要循环吸收剂。     

硅胶固载季鏻离子液体对CO_2的吸附

采用嫁接法制备了硅胶固载季鏻双三氟甲烷磺酰亚胺盐离子液体,并将其用于对CO2的吸附,考察了吸附剂的吸附等温线及循环使用性,并运用均相表面扩散模型(HSDM)研究了吸附动力学。采用FTIR和TG等技术对试样进行了表征。表征结果显示:离子液体已成功固载到硅胶上;煅烧活化硅胶对季鏻离子液体(C-Si O2-P4T)的固载量为5.39%(w);固载试样基本保持了硅胶的孔道特征。实验结果表明:C-Si O2-P4T具有较高的CO2平衡吸附量,且能显著提高CO2/N2吸附选择性,循环使用6次仍保持良好的吸附能力;HSDM可较好地拟合CO2在C-Si O2-P4T内的扩散行为,40℃下的扩散系数在10-7 m2/s数量级,与硅胶同级,优于纯季鏻离子液体。     

离子液体负载型分子筛的制备及对染料的吸附

为了有效地处理活性黑染料废水,对离子液体负载型分子筛去除水中的活性黑染料进行了研究。首先制备了离子液体负载型吸附材料,分别考察了分散剂种类、离子液体加入量、浸渍时间3种因素对离子液体负载率的影响,确定负载工艺条件为:二氯甲烷作为分散剂、[OMim]BF4离子液体与分子筛质量比1∶2,浸渍时间12 h。其次研究了负载型吸附材料对染料废水的处理效果,考察了吸附材料添加量、溶液pH值、吸附时间对模拟废水活性黑染料去除率的影响,确定吸附工艺条件为:[OMim]BF4离子液体为最佳离子液体、吸附材料添加量0.40 g、pH=6、吸附时间12 h。在此最佳工艺条件下,染料去除率达98.23%。     

Control strategy of shortcut nitrification

Shortcut nitrification for ammonium-rich wastewater is energy-saving and cost-effective procedure that has become one of the hotspots in the field of biological denitrogenation. An orthogonal experiment was performed to study the combined effects of operational parameters on the performance of internal-loop airlift bioreactor for shortcut nitrification. The optimum operational parameters for the shortcut nitrification were fotmd as temperature 35 ℃, pH 8.0, dissolved oxygen concentration 1.0 mg/L, ammonium concentration 4 mmol/L and HRT 16 h, which have different influence on the performance of shortcut nitrification reactor. The pH, temperature and dissolved oxygen concentration have significant bearing on the process. The results showed that the shortcut nitrification reactor could be successfully started up within 42 d, and the reactor performance is steady with minimum NO2-/NOx- of 85.2%, maximum 93.4% and average value of 91.4% in effluent. Based on the analysis of experimental data, a new control strategy named “priority ＋ combination” for shortcut nitrification was suggested. Through this strategy, the startup and operation of shortcut nitrification for ammonium-rich sludge digester liquids were optimized. The control strategy works well to keep the reactor operation in steady state and in achieving high-efficiency for shortcut nitrification.     

Characteristic Study of Dry Deposition, Concentration, Compositions for Particulates Mass and Ionic Species During Summer and Autumn Season at a Traffic Sampling Site

Aerosol samples for dry deposition and total suspend particulates (TSP) were collected from August to November of 2003 in central Taiwan. Ion chromatography was used to analyze the related water-soluble ionic species (Cl⁻, NO₃ ⁻, SO₄ ²⁻, Na⁺, NH₄ ⁺, K⁺, Mg²⁺ and Ca²⁺). The results obtained in this study indicated that the ambient air particulate mass concentrations in the daytime period (averaged 975.4 μg m⁻³) were higher than the nighttime period (averaged 542.1 μg m⁻³). And the daytime dry deposition fluxes (averaged 58.12 μg m⁻² sec⁻¹) were about 2.2 times as that of nighttime dry deposition fluxes (averaged 26.54 μg m⁻² sec⁻¹) of the downward dry deposition. The average values downward and upward of dry deposition fluxes for the weekend period were almost higher than the weekday period for either daytime or nighttime period. Furthermore, the average daytime dry deposition fluxes (averaged 26.37 μg m⁻² sec⁻¹) were also about 2.3 times as that of nighttime dry deposition fluxes (averaged 11.52 μg m⁻² sec⁻¹). Moreover, the results also indicate that SO₄ ²⁻ and Ca²⁺ have higher average composition for total suspended particulates in the daytime period while Ca²⁺, SO₄ ²⁻, and Na⁺ have the higher average composition for total suspends particulates in the nighttime period.     

流动注射分光光度法研究离子强度对活性炭吸附阴、阳离子染料的影响

运用流动注射分光光度法,考察了不同离子强度(NaCl)下,在水溶液中表面带负电的活性炭分别吸附阴、阳离子染料的动力学行为。实验结果表明,对于所考察的2种阳离子染料和3种阴离子染料,活性炭的表观吸附速率常数均随着离子强度的增大而增大。这种加速吸附效应的出现,主要是因为离子强度的增大促进了活性炭表面与染料之间的非静电力作用。