稀土元素在土壤中的释放与迁移研究进展

稀土是全球重要的战略资源,在高科技产业及日常生活中广泛应用.由于稀土资源需求量的日益增加,稀土矿大量开采,加剧了稀土矿区周边环境污染,危害居民健康.因此,探究土壤中稀土元素的释放和迁移机理及影响机制对稀土的污染防治、生态修复及潜在风险评估都具有重要的现实指导意义.文章综述了稀土元素在土壤中释放与迁移机制、形态、及其影响...     

Preliminary investigation of sensitive biomarkers of trace metal pollution in mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Izmir Bay (Turkey)

The aim of this study was to identify possible relationships between biochemical- superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) of mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) and chemical (Hg, Cd, Pb, Cr, Cu, Zn, Mn and Fe) contaminants from relatively clean area (Middle Bay) and heavily polluted area (Inner Bay) of the Izmir Bay. Sampling of mussels was performed in the beginning of May 2004. Mussel digestive glands have been used for biochemical assays. Trace metal content was determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometer using standard procedures. Metal contents in mussels collected at polluted site increased compared to the middle part of the bay. While there was a positive correlation between metals and SOD enzyme activity, there was a negative correlation between metals and GPx enzyme activity. An increase was observed in SOD enzyme activity and a decrease of GPx enzyme activity at the inner part of the bay.     

Assessment of water quality of Manchar Lake in Sindh (Pakistan)

Manchar Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in Pakistan. The Lake has received less fresh water in past few years. In addition, drainage water is being discharged in the Lake through Main Nara Valley Drain (MNVD) since many years. Consequently, concern has grown regarding the water quality of the Lake. The aim of this study was to assess the water quality of Manchar Lake and MNVD and the objectives were to determine physiochemical properties and the concentrations of common cations and anions as well as seven trace metals i.e. Cu, Ni, Zn, Co, Fe, Pb and Cd. The concentration of the trace metals were determined by simultaneous preconcentration and solvent extraction using flame atomic absorption spectrometer. Results of physicochemical parameters of Manchar Lake water samples showed mean pH 8.4 (±0.2), conductivity 2,310.3 (±581.3) μS cm⁻¹ and hardness (as CaCO₃) 213.1 (±62.3) mg l⁻¹. Mean concentrations of cations and anions were Na 521.5 (±49.7), Cl⁻ 413.6 (±225.7), Ca 70.7 (±12.9), Mg 56.2 (±28.9), K 17.6 (±6.5), 0.34 (±0.2) and 0.02 (±0.01) mg l⁻¹. Mean concentrations of trace metals were Zn 15.7 (±1), Fe 12 (±3.5), Pb 9 (±2.7), Cu 8.9 (±7.7), Ni 4.3 (±3.4), Co 4 (±3.4) and Cd 1.1 (±1) μg l⁻¹. MNVD water samples showed mean pH 8.9 (±0.8), conductivity 1,735.7 (±567.8) μS cm⁻¹ and hardness (as CaCO₃) 184.8 (±32.4) mg l⁻¹. In MNWD, the mean concentrations of cations and anions were Na 482.7 (±11.7), Cl⁻ 395.7 (±271.5), Ca 79.1 (±23.5), Mg 54.2 (±28.1), K 26.2 (±21.3), NO⁻³ 0.5 (±0.3) and 0.1 (±0.1) mg l⁻¹. Mean concentrations of trace metals observed in MNWD water were Fe 14.9(±3.5), Cd 8.3 (±9.4), Pb 6.9 (±2.4), Cu 6.6 (±3.1), Zn 6.2 (±1.8), Co 4.5 (±2.7), and Ni 3.5 (±2.9) μg l⁻¹. The pH of both Manchar Lake and MNVD waters and concentration of Pb in Manchar Lake and concentration of Cd in MNVD water were higher than the World Health Organisation’s guideline values for the drinking water quality. The water quality of Manchar Lake was found degraded.     

石墨烯复合物在痕量气体分子检测中的应用

综述了石墨烯复合物的种类、性能与制备方法,以及在痕量气体分子检测中的应用。石墨烯具有大的比表面积和独特的电学性质,对一些气体分子有很强的吸附能力,制作的传感器用于气体分子检测时灵敏度较高,但选择性较差。氧化石墨烯巨大的比表面积和表面丰富的官能团赋予的优异的复合性能,可提高传感器的检测灵敏度和选择性。     

ORS-ICP-MS测定工业污泥中的重金属元素

建立了八极杆碰撞/反应池电感耦合等离子体质谱(ORS-ICP-MS)法测定工业污泥中Cr、Ni、As、Cd、Sb、Sn、Hg和Pb等8种重金属元素的分析方法。应用ORS技术消除了多原子离子对待测元素产生的质谱干扰,通过研究He碰撞气流速的变化对Cr、Ni、As和Sb预估检测限(EDL)的影响情况确定了最佳碰撞气流速,采用Rh为内标元素校正了质谱分析中基体效应并补偿了信号漂移。方法对工业污泥样品的检出限为13.5~34.3 ng/L,加标回收率在93.0%~107.6%之间,相对标准偏差(RSD)为1.5%~2.8%。     

Rail height effects on safety performance of Midwest Guardrail System

Objective: Guardrail heights play a crucial role in the way that errant vehicles interact with roadside barriers. Low rail heights increase the propensity of vehicle rollover and override, whereas excessively tall rails promote underride. Further, rail mounting heights and post embedment depths may be altered by variations in roadside terrain. An increased guardrail height may be desirable to accommodate construction tolerances, soil erosion, frost heave, and future roadway overlays. This study aimed to investigate and identify a maximum safe installation height for the Midwest Guardrail System that would be robust and remain crashworthy before and after pavement overlays.

Methods: A research investigation was performed to evaluate the safety performance of increased mounting heights for the standard 787-mm (31-in.)-tall Midwest Guardrail System (MGS) through crash testing and computer simulation. Two full-scale crash tests with small passenger cars were performed on the MGS with top-rail mounting heights of 864 and 914 mm (34 and 36 in.). Test results were then used to calibrate computer simulation models.

Results: In the first test, a small car impacted the MGS with 864-mm (34-in.) rail height at 102 km/h (63.6 mph) and 25.0° and was successfully redirected. In the second test, another small car impacted the MGS with a 914-mm (36-in.) rail height at 103 km/h (64.1 mph) and 25.6° and was successful. Both system heights satisfied the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) Test Level 3 (TL-3) evaluation criteria. Test results were then used to calibrate computer simulation models. A mounting height of 36 in. was determined to be the maximum guardrail height that would safely contain and redirect small car vehicles. Simulations confirmed that taller guardrail heights (i.e., 37 in.) would likely result in small car underride. In addition, simulation results indicated that passenger vehicle models were successfully contained by the 34- and 36-in.-tall MGS installed on approach slopes as steep as 6:1.

Conclusions: A mounting height of 914 mm (36 in.) was determined to be the maximum guardrail height that would safely contain and redirect 1100C vehicles and not allow underride or excessive vehicle snag on support posts. Recommendations were also provided regarding the safety performance of the MGS with increased height.     

Challenges of a feasible route towards sustainability in environmental protection

Anaerobic processes for treatment of low and high strength wastewaters and solid wastes constitute the core method in the natural biological mineralization (NBM) treatment concept. When adequately combined with the complementary NBM-systems and modern clean water saving practices in wastewater collection and transport, they represent a feasible route to sustainable environmental protection (EPsus), in essence even towards a more sustainable society. Despite the development and implementation of modern high rate Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment (AnWT-) systems and complementary innovative NBM-processes, the considerable progress made since the seventies in fundamental insights in microbiology, biochemistry and process technology, still numerous challenging improvements in the NBM-field can be realized. This contribution is mainly based on the insights attained from wide ranging literature evaluations and the results of experimental research conducted by numerous PhD students who participated in our group over the last four decades. An attempt is made here to identify major facets on which an improved insight can, and consequently should, be obtained in order to accomplish more optimal operation and design of various types of Anaerobic Degradation (AnDeg-) processes.     

The effect of humic substances on Cu migration in the soil profile

Humic substances (HS) are widely used for diverse purposes. The effect of HS on the metal’s status in contaminated soils is contradictory. The aim of this work was to investigate the Cu migration in soils treated with HS. A model field experiment with the addition of Cu (1.243?mg?Cu/kg) and HS Extra® (potassium humate) was performed. The Cu addition resulted in acidification (by 0.7 pH) after 3 months. The major part of the added Cu remained in the upper 7-cm-thick soil layer; 4% reached the lower soil layer, while only 0.1% were removed beyond the profile. The addition of HS mitigated soil acidification increased the content of Cu bound to solid-phase organic substances and abruptly reduced the Cu activity in the soil liquid phase. Simultaneously, the HS addition increased the water-soluble organic substances (WSOS) by four times, including those in the hydrophilic and hydrophobic fractions, resulting in a twofold increase in the content of soluble Cu. Copper complexes with hydrophilic WSOS mainly reached lysimeters, and hydrophobic organic substances were absorbed by the soil. The HS addition to a slightly acidic soil can accelerate the migration of Cu to adjacent environments.     

景观元素视觉特性对其感知优先度的影响分析

作为环境影响评价中景观资源影响评价研究的基础,采用照片测试法对景观元素感知优先度进行研究,分析了景观元素的客观视觉特性对其感知优先度的影响.结果表明:①不同景观元素的感知优先度得分不同.②景观元素感知优先度受到景观元素视觉特性的影响.元素的相对面积、形状以及在视域范围内所处的位置都会影响人们对景观元素的感知.相对面积较大、形状较规则、边界整齐且位于视域中下部的景观元素更易被识别,感知优先度得分相应较高.③元素视觉特性对于景观元素感知优先度的影响随元素类别不同而有明显差别.      

外源稀土在根际与非根际土壤中的存在形态

采用根际袋法研究了稀土在春小麦根际土壤与非根际土壤中存在形态的差别.结果表明,外源稀土进入土壤后,在根际土壤与非根际土壤中主要以残渣态形式存在,各形态含量的大小顺序为:残渣态>碳酸盐结合态>可交换态>铁锰氧化物结合态>有机质结合态.小麦根系活动明显影响根际土壤中的稀土存在形态,根际土壤中的可交换态和铁锰氧化物结合态含量明显大于非根际土壤中的含量,而碳酸盐结合态有所下降,有机质结合态无明显变化.