Chemical signature and fractionation of trace elements in fine particles from anthropogenic and natural sources

The health effects of trace metal elements in atmospheric fine particulate matter (PM_2.5) are widely recognized, however, the emission factor profiles and chemical fractionation of metal elements in different sources were poorly understand. In this study, sixteen metal elements, including Cd, Pb, V, Zn, Ba, Sb, As, Fe, Sr, Cr, Rb, Co, Mn, Cu, Ni and Sn from biomass burning, bituminite and anthracite combustion, as well as dust, were quantified. The results show different emission sources were associated with distinct emission profiles, holding important implications for source apportionment of ambient particulate metals. Specifically, Fe was the dominant metal species (28-1922 mg/kg) for all samples, and was followed by different metals for different samples. For dust, Mn (39.9 mg/kg_dust) had the second-highest emission factor, while for biomass burning, it was Cr and Ba (7.5 and 7.4 mg/kg_biomass, respectively). For bituminous coal combustion, the emission factor of Zn and Ba was 6.2 and 6.0 mg/kg_bituminous, respectively, while for anthracite combustion the corresponding emission factor was 5.6 and 4.3 mg/kg_anthracite, respectively. Moreover, chemical fractionation (i.e., the exchangeable, reducible fraction, oxidizable, and residual fraction) and the bioavailability index (BI) values of the metal elements from different sources were further investigated to reveal the link between different emission sources and the potential health risk. The findings from this study hold important implications for source apportionment and source-specific particulate metal-associated health effects.     

降水对金属材料的大气腐蚀速率影响研究

对甘肃省陇南地区、兰州市和新疆独山子的金属材料的大气腐蚀速率进行了分析测定,研究并比较了酸雨和非酸雨区的大气腐蚀速率,研究和探讨了相互关系。     

Changes in chromium distribution during the electrodialytic remediation of a Cr (VI)-contaminated soil

A laboratory study has been carried out to determine the feasibility of in situ remediation of chromium (VI)-contaminated soil using electrodialysis in relation to its speciation in soil. This technique is best suited for low-permeability soils or sediments, which may be difficult to remediate by other means and implies the application of a low-intensity direct current to the soil, which is separated from the electrode compartments by ion-exchange membranes. A clayey soil was prepared for use in the experiments and was characterized before being mixed with a solution of potassium dichromate for several days to produce a final Cr content of 4,056 mg/kg of soil dry wt. Remediation tests were carried out under constant-voltage conditions for periods of 7–14 days and the evolution of applied current to the cell, pH, and conductivity of the electrolytes were recorded periodically. Fractionation of chromium was determined for soil samples before and after remediation using a standardized four-step sequential extraction procedure (SEP) with acetic acid, hydroxylamine, hydrogen peroxide, and aqua regia solutions. Results show that chromium is mobilized from the most labile phases (soluble/exchangeable/carbonate). In a 15 V test, SEP results show that the amount of chromium extracted in the first step drops from 80% to 9%, but also that changes in the total chromium distribution occur during the treatment with some transferred to other soil phases that are more difficult to mobilize.     

污水灌溉对沈阳市农田土壤中重金属含量的影响

通过对 2个灌区上、中、下游土壤中重金属的监测分析 ,得出虽然污水灌溉已停止 ,但其对土壤的污染仍然存在 ,重金属在土壤中累积并被作物吸收后随食物链进入人体 ,危害人类健康     

Review on utilization of biochar for metal-contaminated soil and sediment remediation

Biochar is a carbon-neutral or even carbon-negative material produced through thermal decomposition of plant- and animal-based biomass under oxygen-limited conditions. Recently, there has been an increasing interest in the application of biochar as an adsorbent, soil ameliorant and climate mitigation approach in many types of applications. Metal-contaminated soil remediation using biochar has been intensively investigated in small-scale and pilot-scale trials with obtained beneficial results and multifaceted effects. But so far, the study and application of biochar in contaminated sediment management has been very limited, and this is also a worldwide problem. Nonetheless, there is reason to believe that the same multiple benefits can also be realized with these sediments due to similar mechanisms for stabilizing contaminants. This paper provides a review on current biochar properties and its use as a sorbent/amendment for metal-contaminated soil/sediment remediation and its effect on plant growth, fauna habits as well as microorganism communities. In addition, the use of biochar as a potential strategy for contaminated sediment management is also discussed, especially as regards in-situ planning. Finally, we highlight the possibility of biochar application as an effective amendment and propose further research directions to ensure the safe and sustainable use of biochar as an amendment for remediation of contaminated soil and sediment.     

Improvement of the activity and SO2 tolerance of Sb-modified Mn/PG catalysts for NH3-SCR at a low temperature

A series of MnM/palygorskite (PG) (M = La, W, Mo, Sb, Mg) catalysts was prepared by the wetness co-impregnation method for low-temperature selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO with NH₃. Conversion efficiency followed the order Sb > Mo > La > W > Mg. A combination of various physico-chemical techniques was used to investigate the influence of Sb-modified Mn/PG catalysts. MnSb_0.156/PG catalyst showed highest NO conversion at low temperatures in the presence of SO₂ which reveals that addition of Sb oxides effectively enhances the SCR activity of catalysts. A SO₂ step-wise study showed that MnSb_0.156/PG catalyst displays higher durable resistance to SO₂ than Mn/PG catalyst, where the sulfating of active phase is greatly inhibited after Sb doping. Scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction results showed that Sb loading enhances the dispersion of Mn oxides on the carrier surface. According to the results of characterization analyses, it is suggested that the main reason for the deactivation of Mn/PG is the formation of manganese sulfates which cause the permanent deactivation of Mn-based catalysts. For Sb-doped Mn/PG catalyst, SO_x ad-species formed were mainly combined with SbO_x rather than MnO_x. This preferential interaction between SbO_x and SO₂ effectively shields the MnO_x as active species from being sulfated by SO₂ resulting in the improvement of SO₂ tolerance on Sb-added catalyst. Multiple information support that, owing to the addition of Sb, original formed MnO_x crystallite has been completely transformed into highly dispersed amorphous phase accounting for higher SCR activity.     

复合硫杆菌生物淋滤对Mn去除的研究

通过利用复合硫杆菌(氧化亚铁硫杆菌和氧化硫硫杆菌)在不同接种量(5%,10%,20%)对市政污泥进行生物淋滤实验,探讨了淋滤过程中pH和氧化还原电位(ORP)、Mn的淋滤效果及淋滤过程中其形态的变化。结果表明:该方法能有效淋出污泥中的Mn,生物淋滤12d后,10%接种量反应器Mn的淋出率达到100%;Mn的淋出率受pH和ORP的双重影响,与pH和ORP的关系为:淋出率等于2.439-0.452pH-0.002ORP;各形态中Mn的可交换态和残渣态变化幅度大,从形态变化上表明该淋滤反应对Mn具有有效的淋出;Mn各形态的淋滤能力是:碳酸盐结合态>铁锰氧化物结合态>残渣态>有机物结合态。     

南京市道路交通粉尘中重金属的空间分布特征

本次研究以南京市为例,研究道路粉尘中的重金属含量,并分析其空间分布模式。在南京市依据用地类型的不同选取了个22点位采集粉尘样本,并对其中的Cr、Cu、Ni 、Pb、Zn的含量进行检测。结果表明道路粉尘重金属在商业区用地上的含量最高的,在公园绿地区类型上的含量最少,而且粉尘中重金属含量随着样点城市化时间变长而升高。     

玄武湖表层沉积物间隙水与上覆水中微量金属的含量及相关性研究

应用ICP-AES对南京市玄武湖表层沉积物间隙水和上覆水中的金属元素进行定量测试,并对间隙水和上覆水中的金属离子浓度进行了相关性分析。结果表明,大部分间隙水中的金属离子浓度高于上覆水,且在两者中不具有相同的浓度分布趋势;相关性分析表明,除Mn外,其它元素在间隙水和上覆水中的浓度无明显相关性,但是Fe和Mn与其它金属元素之间存在明显的相关性。     

射阳河底泥重金属沿程变化分析及污染评价

分析了射阳河流域沿程20个底泥样品中6种重金属(Cr、Pb、Ni、Zn、Cu、As)的含量,并应用地累积指数法对其进行了污染评价。研究结果表明:除As在近一半的采样点没有污染,其他重金属污染均普遍存在,但多数属于轻度污染。Zn污染最为严重,几乎全程都是偏中等或中等以上的污染。纵观射阳河全程样品FN04,SY07污染最为严重,前者与其支流西塘河的污染有关,后者可能与河闸上侧的死水状态有关;黄沙河污染最轻,与河流沉积物粒径比较粗而导致的对重金属吸附能力减弱有关。