The Behaviour of Selenium in Geological Processes

Selenium contents were analyzed from a total of 244 soil samples collected over different rock types at a sampling density of one sample per 4km² around Geita gold mining areas, Northwestern Tanzania. Comparisons using literature survey contents of selenium in geological materials and some implications on the selenium in soils are compiled and discussed. Most selenium occurs as simple selenides in small quantities in low temperature hydrothermal deposits devoid of sulphur. It has been observed that to a large extent selenium content is increased more than most trace elements in the upper parts of the Earth perhaps through extraterrestrial deposition. In deep-seated rocks selenium is associated with sulphur but being volatile selenium and sulphur do not behave according to the crystallochemical law. Due to the higher stability of S⁶⁺, Se⁴⁺ and Se⁰ separate during migration. Thus, selenium is especially found in deep-seated plutonic rocks where large magma bodies cooled slowly and sulphur is available to precipitate sulphides. Selenium, which occurs with sulphides, is inhomogeneously deposited into continental margins. It is increased during magmatic differentiation and is highest in basic rocks. In magmatic and metamorphic conditions, selenium is found in the crystal structures of sulphides while in pneumatolytic and hydrothermal processes, it is relatively enriched into the late differentiates compared to sulphur. In metamorphic rocks selenium is more widely distributed. Selenium content in soils in the investigated area varies from (0.3–0.5gg^–1) in laterite and in black cotton soil 0.4gg^–1. Of all volcanic rocks selenium is highest in volcanogenic rocks especially the basalts. Surface waters are enriched in selenium, which they leach from volcanic materials. Selenium in sediments containing clay and organic matter is elevated but the content decreases with increased metamorphism. Selenium in volcanic areas can be used as a pathfinder in prospecting for volcanogenic ore deposits. S/Se ratios are distinct in different rock types and can thus be used to elucidate the origin of rocks, ores, and sediments.     

Differences of the oxidation process and secondary organic aerosol formation at low and high precursor concentrations

Current atmospheric quality models usually underestimate the level of ambient secondary organic aerosol(SOA), one of the possible reasons is that the precursors at different concentrations may undergo different oxidation processes and further affect SOA formation. Therefore, there is a need to perform more chamber studies to disclose the influence. In this work, SOA formation over a wide range of initial precursor concentrations(tens of ppb to hundreds of ppb levels) was investigated in a 30 m3 indoor smog chamber,and mainly through the analysis of multiple generations of VOCs detected from HR-To FPTRMS to expound the difference in the oxidation process between low and high precursor concentrations. Compared to high initial concentrations, gas-phase intermediates formed at low concentrations had a higher intensity by about one order of magnitude, and the lowvolatility compounds also had a higher formation potential due to the competition between semi-volatile intermediates and precursors with oxidants. In addition, the formed SOA was more oxidized with higher f44 value(0.14 ± 0.02) and more relevant to real atmosphere than that formed at high concentrations. This work should help to deeply understand SOA formation and improve the performance of air quality models for SOA simulation.     

Role of adsorption behavior on metal build-up in urban road dust

Metal pollution of stormwater runoff can cause potential toxic impacts on the receiving water environment and human health. Effective pollution mitigation requires accurate stormwater quality modeling. Even though a significant knowledge base exists on the factors influencing metal build-up on urban roads, very limited studies have investigated how metal–particulate interaction influences metal build-up. This study quantitatively assessed the influence of particulate characteristics, together with vehicular traffic and land use, on the build-up of Zn, Cu, Pb, Cr, Ni and Cd on urban roads. The study outcomes revealed that the variability in metal build-up is highly influenced by the variability associated with metal adsorption to particulates. The percentage contribution from particulate properties influencing metal adsorption in the case of 150 μm size road dust particles was found to be higher(Zn 44%, Cu 52%, Cr 16%, Ni 27% and Cd 45%) when compared to traffic and land use characteristics(Zn 21%, Cu 13%, Cr and Ni 10% and Cd 34%). Similar adsorption behavior was noted for metals associated with 150 μm size road dust particles. Among different particulate properties influencing metal adsorption, effective cation exchange capacity showed a strong positive relationship with the build-up of Cd compared to other metals,highlighting the potential role of Cd in stormwater quality as a readily available metal. The build-up of metals such as Cr and Ni are highly influenced by metal oxides of Al, Fe and Mn and clay forming minerals, indicating that Cr and Ni are relatively stable in nature.     

水源型水库抗生素抗性基因赋存特征研究

饮用水水源地中抗生素抗性基因会威胁生态安全和人类健康.为了探究抗生素抗性基因(Antibiotic Resistance Genes,ARGs)在金泽水源型水库中的赋存特征,以及水库净化措施对抗生素抗性基因的净化作用,选择微生物活性较高的夏季时期采集水样,采用高通量荧光定量PCR和16S rRNA实时荧光定量PCR进行研究.结果表明,该水库检出62种ARGs;多重抗药类、氨基糖苷类和磺胺类ARGs为水库内占主导的抗性基因.抗生素抗性基因绝对丰度从水库的预处理区至生态净化区,再至输水区呈逐渐降低的趋势,表明水库净化措施对削减ARGs含量有一定作用.抗性基因丰度与可移动基因元件(Mobile Genetic Elements,MGEs)丰度存在显著相关性(p0.05),表明MGEs对ARGs的水平转移、传播和富集具有重要作用.     

流域水文过程对湖泊酸化的影响—ILWAS模型在老虎岭水库的应用

应用美国ILWAS酸雨模型,研究了南宁市老虎岭水库流域在酸雨输入条件下流域水文过程,特别是入湖总径流的构成,对湖水酸碱状态和酸化进程的影响.结果表明,酸雨通过集水区土壤的流动路径是影响地表水酸化的最重要因素之一.     

闪锌矿常压酸浸含硫气体排放量控制研究

采用铁闪锌矿常压直接酸浸制取硫酸锌、研究了浸取条件对气体硫化物排放量的影响。试验结果表明:浸取时硫酸浓度为20％～40％(m),温度为120～140℃,液固比为(4:1)～(8:1)(m),通氧速度为35～50cm~3·(min.dm~3)~(-1),含硫气体排放量最低,常压酸浸2h,锌的一次浸取率达90％以上,闪锌矿中的硫绝大部分转化为单质硫。     

Role of seepage supply in aquatic vegetation dynamics in former river channels: Prediction testing using a hydroelectric construction

One predicted impact of the construction of the hydroelectric plant of Brégnier-Cordon (Upper Rhône River, France) was the rise of the water table in the part of the plain situated upstream from the power plant. This impact made it possible to test the hypothesis that the slowing, indeed the halting, of ecological successions occurs in the former channels upstream from the power plant because of the increase of seepage supply through coarse alluvium. The vegetation of two braided former channels, one situated upstream (impacted site) and one downstream (reference site) of the power plant was studied over a period of nine years, before (1981) and after (1985, 1986, 1987, and 1989) the construction of the hydroelectric power-plant. The two sites had similar vegetation and successional stages at the beginning of the study. The seepage supply increases in the impacted site resulted in the establishment ofChara globularis andRiccia fluitans, indicating groundwater influence, but, after halting in 1985–1986, the ecological succession proceeded slowly again in 1987 and 1989, depicted by continuing eutrophication (expressed particularly by the increasing abundance ofCeratophyllum demersum). As expected, ecological succession was not halted in the reference site. Terrestrialization processes were apparent and changes were more rapid at its upstream part.     

印染废水的治理研究

印染废水是一种有机物含量高、色度深、生化性差、难降解的工业生产废水。对印染废水处理技术的研究现状进行了介绍．讨论了各自的作用机理及其在印染废水处理中的应用。为工程设计和生产工艺提出了一些有益的建议。在此基础上对印染废水处理的发展趋势做了分析和展望。     

Effect of humic acids on the Fenton degradation of phenol

We show that the degradation of phenol by Fe(III) and hydrogen peroxide is faster in the presence of humic acids. This is most likely due to faster reduction of Fe(III)-humate complexes by H₂O₂/HO₂^·/O₂^–· when compared with Fe(III)-H₂O complexes. The fact that humic acids, a major class of naturally occurring compounds, favour the Fenton reaction has great relevance in the field of water and soil decontamination, where organic compounds usually have a negative effect. Furthermore, it adds insight into the self-depuration processes of natural aquifers.     

农药残留分析样品前处理新方法

为了保证新鲜水果和蔬菜中的农药残留在法定的最大残留允许限量以下,达到安全农产品的要求,农药残留分析的样品前处理至关重要,作者所用方法是在乙腈作为提取溶剂的多残留检测方法上发展起来的.该技术采用固相萃取代替传统的液一液萃取;用氮吹仪代替旋转蒸发仪,大大简化了样品前处理步骤,节约了时间,且回收率达到了农残检测技术要求.该方法能对有机磷,有机氯(包括拟除虫菊酯)和N-甲基氨基甲酸酯类农药分析准确定性、定量起到关键作用.