Effect of co-existing organic compounds on adsorption of perfluorinated compounds onto carbon nanotubes

Co-existing organic compounds may affect the adsorption of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) and carbon nanotubes in aquatic environments. Adsorption of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), perfluorooctane acid (PFOA), perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS), and perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFH_xS) on the pristine multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs-Pri), carboxyl functionalized MWCNTs (MWCTNs-COOH), and hydroxyl functionalized MWCNTs (MWCNTs-OH) in the presence of humic acid, 1-naphthol, phenol, and benzoic acid was studied. Adsorption kinetics of PFOS was described well by the pseudo-second-order model and the sorption equilibrium was almost reached within 24 h. The effect of co-existing organic compounds on PFOS adsorption followed the decreasing order of humic acid>1-naphthol>benzoic acid>phenol. Adsorbed amounts of PFOS decreased significantly in the presence of co-existing or preloaded humic acid, and both adsorption energy and effective adsorption sites on the three MWCNTs decreased, resulting in the decrease of PFOS adsorption. With increasing pH, PFOS removal by three MWCNTs decreased in the presence of humic acid and phenol. The adsorbed amounts of different PFCs on the MWCNTs increased in the order of PFBSxS相似文献   

碳纳米管活化过二硫酸盐降解偶氮染料酸性橙7

采用碳纳米管（CNT）活化过二硫酸盐（PS）降解偶氮染料酸性橙7（AO7）.考察了PS浓度、CNT投加量、初始pH值、温度等反应条件对AO7降解效果的影响.结果表明,当初始pH为7、n（PS）/n（AO7）为20、CNT投加量为0.2g/L时,AO7在反应480min后可以被完全脱色去除.随着PS剂量、CNT投加量和温度的升高,AO7的去除率也逐渐增加,中性条件下最有利于AO7的去除.AO7降解反应主要发生在CNT表面,且反应活化能Ea为46.76kJ/mol.通过紫外-可见分光光谱、气相色谱-质谱（GC-MS）和TOC分析表明,AO7分子偶氮键和萘环结构断裂,生成含苯环类物质,最终矿化为CO₂和H₂O.     

有机磷阻燃剂在不同含氧碳纳米管上的吸附行为

在对单壁碳纳米管(SWCNT)、多壁碳纳米(MWCNT)及其相应含氧碳管的表征基础上,对OPEs的界面吸附行为进行了考察.结果表明,碳纳米管对OPEs具有较强的吸附能力(理论最大吸附量可达到412.0 mg·g-1).吸附等温线呈非线性吸附,Freundlich和Langmuir模型均能很好地拟合吸附等温线,校准相关系数分别在0.929—0.999和0.822—0.999范围内.碳纳米管与OPEs间的主要吸附作用机制为疏水相互作用,芳香取代OPEs与碳管管壁间的π-π电子供体受体相互作用对吸附有重要贡献.碳纳米管对OPEs的最大吸附量由碳管比表面积决定,而不受OPEs本身疏水特性的影响.碳管表面氧化引入的含氧基团能通过减弱碳管表面的疏水性和减少表面有效吸附位点来降低碳管对OPEs的吸附容量.     

人工纳米材料的生物效应及其对生态环境的影响

人工纳米材料由于具有独特的物理化学性质而得到广泛的应用,其对人体健康及环境的潜在影响也已引起科学界及政府部门的关注.通过总结近年来的相关研究资料,分类归纳了目前国内外对一些常见的人工纳米材料如富勒烯、碳纳米管、量子点、二氧化钛、纳米铁材料及纳米铝材料的生物和生态效应研究,详细总结了纳米材料毒理学的研究对象、研究方法以及最新研究成果,同时分析了各种纳米材料生物毒性的可能机制,最后对纳米材料安全性今后的研究方向进行了展望.     

碳纳米管对偏二甲肼的吸附性能分析

利用NaOH和H₂O₂对碳纳米管进行表面处理,用于去除低浓度偏二甲肼废液,用分光光度法进行测定。扫描电镜和红外谱图观测表明,原产品管子较长,分散性差,NaOH处理的分散性好,H₂O₂处理的管子被截断并且表面引入了—OH、 >CO和—COOH。碳纳米管对偏二甲肼的吸附性能研究表明,H₂O₂浸泡氧化方法改性的碳纳米管吸附去除偏二甲肼效能最佳,NaOH处理的次之,原产品稍差。通过对吸附数据的拟合,发现在温度为298 K和40～190 mg/L的浓度范围内,吸附等温线均符合Freundlich和Langmuir吸附等温式。     

Electrochemical analysis of trifluralin using a nanostructuring electrode with multi-walled carbon nanotubes

The electroanalytical behaviors of the endocrine-disrupting chemical trifluralin have been studied at a nanostructuring electrode. The nanostructuring electrode was fabricated by coating a uniform multi-wall carbon nanotubes/dihexadecyl hydrogen phosphate (MWNTs/DHP) film on glassy carbon electrode (GCE). The reduction peak currents of trifluralin increased remarkably and the reduction peak potential shifted positively at the nanostructuring electrode, compared with that at a bare GCE. The results showed that this nanostructuring electrode exhibited excellent enhancement effects on the electrochemical reduction of trifluralin. Consequently, a simple and sensitive electroanalytical method was developed for the determination of trifluralin. Under optimal conditions, a linear response of trifluralin was obtained in the range from 5.0 × 10⁻⁹ to 6.0 × 10⁻⁶ mol L⁻¹ (r = 0.998) and with a limit of detect (LOD) of 2.0 × 10⁻⁹ mol L⁻¹. The proposed procedure was successfully applied to determine trifluralin in soil samples with satisfactory results.     

碳纳米管溶胶的制备及其去除水中异狄氏剂的研究

采用强酸表面氧化法对碳纳米管表面进行处理,促进碳纳米管在水中的分散,制备碳纳米管溶胶,用于去除水中低浓度持久性有机污染物异狄氏剂.扫描电镜观测表明,氧化后的碳纳米管团簇被分散开,碳纳米管被打断.碳纳米管溶胶对异狄氏剂的吸附性能研究表明,制备的碳纳米管溶胶对异狄氏剂吸附去除效能优于原始碳纳米管,优化的pH值为6,此时碳纳米管溶胶对18μg/L异狄氏剂去除率达到100%;水中的腐殖质提高了吸附去除效能;碳纳米管溶胶对异狄氏剂的吸附等温线呈线性,碳纳米管溶胶的吸附性能优于原始碳纳米管吸附性能.吸附去除后,溶胶态碳纳米管以0.05 mmol/L氯化铝从水中沉淀分离.     

碳基材料对污水厂尾水和太湖水体中CDOM的吸附特征

采用颗粒活性炭、粉末活性炭和碳纳米管3种典型碳基材料来吸附太湖水和污水厂尾水中的有机物,考察碳基材料对水中有色可溶性有机物(CDOM)的吸附特征。基于荧光光谱和平行因子分析(PARAFAC),提取出C1(腐殖酸类)、C2(色氨酸类蛋白)和C3(酪氨酸类蛋白)3个PARAFAC荧光组分。粉末活性炭和碳纳米管具有发达的中孔孔隙结构,对水中大分子有机物具有较高的吸附容量,颗粒活性炭微孔结构发达反而不利于吸附水中腐殖酸等大分子有机物。粉末活性炭对水中有机物具有最高的吸附速率,对太湖水中荧光组分C1、C2和C3的吸附速率分别为0.278、0.358和0.359min-1,颗粒活性炭的吸附速率明显低于粉末活性炭和碳纳米管。研究结果揭示了水中复杂混合有机物的吸附特征,为吸附工艺参数的优化提供技术参考。     

Influence of the initial state of carbon nanotubes on their colloidal stability under natural conditions

The colloidal stability of dry and suspended carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in the presence of amphiphilic compounds (i.e. natural organic matter or surfactants) at environmentally realistic concentrations was investigated over several days. The suspensions were analyzed for CNT concentration (UV-vis spectroscopy), particle size (nanoparticle tracking analysis), and CNT length and dispersion quality (TEM). When added in dry form, around 1% of the added CNTs remained suspended. Pre-dispersion in organic solvent or anionic detergent stabilized up to 65% of the added CNTs after 20 days of mild shaking and 5 days of settling. The initial state of the CNTs (dry vs. suspended) and the medium composition hence are critical determinants for the partitioning of CNTs between sediment and the water column. TEM analysis revealed that single suspended CNTs were present in all suspensions and that shaking and settling resulted in a fractionation of the CNTs with shorter CNTs remaining predominantly in suspension.     

Interaction of engineered nanoparticles with various components of the environment and possible strategies for their risk assessment

Nanoparticles are the materials with at least two dimensions between 1 and 100 nm. Mostly these nanoparticles are natural products but their tremendous commercial use has boosted the artificial synthesis of these particles (engineered nanoparticles). Accelerated production and use of these engineered nanoparticles may cause their release in the environment and facilitate the frequent interactions with biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystems. Despite remarkable commercial benefits, their presence in the nature may cause hazardous biological effects. Therefore, detail understanding of their sources, release interaction with environment, and possible risk assessment would provide a basis for safer use of engineered nanoparticles with minimal or no hazardous impact on environment. Keeping all these points in mind the present review provides updated information on various aspects, e.g. sources, different types, synthesis, interaction with environment, possible strategies for risk management of engineered nanoparticles.