Implications of oxidative stress in occupational exposure to lead on a cellular level

The aim of this study was to determine oxidative alterations leading to cellular dysfunctions in Pb-exposed subjects by evaluating damage to all major classes of biomolecules in the cell, lipid peroxidation, protein and DNA damage and determine relationships between parameters of Pb toxicity and specific biomarkers of oxidative damage.

Analysis was conducted of smelter workers with high blood Pb and urine aminolevulinic acid levels and slightly elevated values of coproporphyrin and erythrocyte protoporphyrin IX. Significant decreases of thiol groups and increases in carbonyl groups as protein degradation end products, and of nitrite were detected. Elevated rates of lipid peroxidation and rises in the activities of the antioxidant enzymes Cu–Zn superoxide dismutase and catalase were also observed. Both enzymes showed positive correlations with the blood lead levels and urine coproporphyrin, while thiol groups correlated negatively with the same indices. The genotoxic potential of lead was manifested through an increased number of DNA-damaged cells. Increased activities of serum lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes indicated cellular damage in the lungs, kidneys, and liver. These lead-induced impairments should be taken into consideration in the assessment of Pb-related health hazards.     

应用于Anammox-MBR的尼龙织布亲水改性研究

采用聚乙烯醇（PVA）对尼龙织布表面涂覆改性，对改性前后织布进行表征并进行纯水通量测试，随后以牛血清蛋白（BSA）模拟污染物测试尼龙织布改性前后的抗污染性能，并对改性后的织布进行溶解性有机碳（DOC）浸出实验.改性过程中，优选3%涂覆浓度和250μm涂层厚度，改性后织布的纯水通量值约提高85.0%，对BSA的截留率由6.0%±0.5%上升至7.2%±0.7%，通量恢复率由90.0%提高到96.1%，可逆污染比重上升，不可逆污染比重下降，污染形式主要表现为可逆污染.为避免改性尼龙织布应用于厌氧氨氧化-膜生物反应器（Anammox-MBR）时对厌氧氨氧化反应产生不可逆危害，提出应对制备完成的改性尼龙织布进行为期3d及以上的静态清水浸泡或动态浸出处理.     

Mobility and efficacy of 2,4-D herbicide from slow-release delivery systems based on organo-zeolite and organo-bentonite complexes

This research aimed to develop slow-release formulations (SRFs) of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) using zeolite and bentonite minerals modified with cetyltrimethylammonium (CTMA) surfactant. Adsorption–desorption, greenhouse bioassay and column experiments were carried out to assess the potential of the SRFs to control weeds while reducing the herbicide leaching losses to deep layers of soil. The results showed that only 6.5 mmol 2,4-D kg^?1 was retained by Na-bent, and the herbicide was not adsorbed by Na-zeol at all. The surface modification with CTMA surfactant, however, improved the 2,4-D adsorption capacity of the zeolite and bentonite up to 207.5 and 415.8 mmol kg^?1, respectively. The synthesized organo-minerals slowly released the retained 2,4-D discharging 22 to 64% of the adsorbed 2,4-D to the solution phase within 7 days. The SRFs significantly (P = 0.05) reduced the herbicide mobility within the soil columns keeping a great portion of the herbicide active ingredient in the upper 5 cm soil layer. The SRFs were significantly (P = 0.05) as effective as the free technical herbicide in weed control without harming the ryegrass as the main plant. Therefore, the synthesized SRFs could be considered as useful tools for weed control in sustainable agriculture.     

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CHANNEL MODIFICATION1

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this literature review is to identify and quantify the effects of channelization and to examine the feasibility and acceptability of alternative methods of flood control. In the past 150 years, over 200,000 miles of stream channels have been modified. Channelization can affect the environment by draining wetland, cutting off oxbows and meanders, clearing floodplain hardwoods, lowering ground water levels, reducing ground water recharge from stream flow, and increasing erosion sedimentation, channel maintenance, and downstream flooding. Channelization reduces the size, number, and species diversity of fish in streams. In a wet climate, the fishery requires less than 10 years to fully recover. However, in the drier climates, the fishery may never fully recover. In general, channel modifications have performed as designed for flood abatement. The Arthur D. Little Study (1973) reported that direct benefits estimated during channelization planning have been conservative and that damage reduction has been impressive. Diking seems to be a viable alternative to channel dredging. Dikes minimize destruction of wetland and eliminate the need for removing vegetation from the existing stream banks.     

CHANNEL MODIFICATION AND MACROINVERTEBRATE COMMUNITY DIVERSITY IN SMALL STREAMS1

ABSTRACT: The principal objective of this study was to investigate the long-term, temporal effect of channel modification in the diversity of macroinvertebrates. Correlation analyses suggest that aquatic macroinvertebrate communities stabilize shortly after channel modification. This conclusion is based on correlation analyses including five widely accepted diversity indices for stream reaches that have undergone channel work from less than 1 year to more than 30 years prior to the study.     

采用Pt、Dy改性粘结层的铈酸镧/氧化锆双陶瓷层抗氧化行为研究

目的研究Pt、Dy改性粘结层的铈酸镧/氧化锆双陶瓷层的抗氧化行为。方法采用电镀+EB-PVD的方式在高温合金表面制备带有Pt、Dy掺杂NiAl粘结层的热障涂层(Thermal Barrier Coatings TBCs)。采用双陶瓷层结构设计,顶层为铈酸镧(La_2Ce_2O_7),底层为氧化锆(YSZ)。对涂层在1200℃条件下的热循环行为、微观组织以及失效机制进行了研究。结果经过500次循环后,不掺杂涂层YSZ层与热生长氧化物(TGO)处出现了大量裂纹,Pt/Dy共掺杂的涂层经过1000次循环后界面处结合良好,仅仅是在La_2Ce_2O_7陶瓷顶层中出现了少量的微裂纹。结论在粘结层中加入Pt元素,能有效抑制互扩散区难溶相的析出,延缓涂层的蜕化。     

超高温陶瓷改性碳基/陶瓷基复合材料的多尺度构筑与性能研究进展

从复合材料的多尺度结构构筑出发,简述了超高温陶瓷改性碳基、陶瓷基复合材料的制备方法及其优缺点。综述了均质和非均质结构超高温陶瓷改性碳基、陶瓷基复合材料的结构设计、制备工艺、力学性能和烧蚀性能。提出设计开发低成本、短周期新工艺以及与现有工艺的有机结合以制备出更高综合性能要求的复合材料,是未来的主攻方向。从材料结构设计上,指出未来努力的重要方向。     

臭氧-CNT膜改性联用工艺阈通量及膜污染分析

采用碳纳米管(carbon nanotube,CNT)对聚偏氟乙烯(polyvinylidene fluoride,PVDF)中空纤维超滤膜进行改性,结合臭氧预氧化技术,考察了臭氧-CNT膜改性联用工艺的阈通量及膜表面污染情况.结果表明,原膜阈通量为45 L·(m~2·h)~(-1),联用工艺下阈通量为81 L·(m~2·h)~(-1),联用工艺相对原膜阈通量提高了约80%;且联用工艺的污染速率最低,约为0. 001 37k Pa·min-1·L-1·m~2·h.相同臭氧投量与CNT负载量下,对比联用工艺阈通量与临界通量运行情况,得出阈通量下运行过水量高于临界通量运行,表明阈通量下运行能够缓解膜污染,延长膜组件的运行时间.膜污染碳平衡实验结果表明,采用CNT对膜改性后,膜组件的纳污能力与可恢复性得到明显提高,臭氧氧化能够进一步提高CNT改性膜组件的可恢复性,大幅提高其过水性能和使用时间.     

Fabrication of electrochemically-modified BiVO4-MoS2-Co3O4composite film for bisphenol A degradation

A new electrochemically-modified BiVO₄-MoS₂-Co₃O₄ (represented as E-BiVO₄-MoS₂-Co₃O₄) thin film electrode was successfully synthesized for environmental application. MoS₂ and Co₃O₄ were grown on the surface of BiVO₄ to obtain BiVO₄-MoS₂-Co₃O₄. E-BiVO₄-MoS₂-Co₃O₄ film was achieved by further electrochemical treatment of BiVO₄-MoS₂-Co₃O₄. The as-prepared E-BiVO₄-MoS₂-Co₃O₄ exhibited significantly enhanced photoelectrocatalytic activity. The photocurrent density of E-BiVO₄-MoS₂-Co₃O₄ thin film is 6.6 times that of BiVO₄ under visible light irradiation. The degradation efficiency of E-BiVO₄-MoS₂-Co₃O₄ for bisphenol A pollutant was 81.56% in photoelectrochemical process. The pseudo-first order reaction rate constant of E-BiVO₄-MoS₂-Co₃O₄ film is 3.22 times higher than that of BiVO₄. And its reaction rate constant in photoelectrocatalytic process is 14.5 times or 2 times that in photocatalytic or electrocatalytic process, respectively. The improved performance of E-BiVO₄-MoS₂-Co₃O₄ was attributed to the synergetic effects of the reduction of interfacial charge transfer resistance, the formation of oxygen vacancies and sub-stoichiometric metal oxides and higher separation efficiency of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. E-BiVO₄-MoS₂-Co₃O₄ is a promising composite material for pollutants removal.     

磁性纳米材料吸附处理工业废水的研究进展

介绍了磁铁矿、磁赤铁矿、MFe₂O₄型铁氧体等几种常见的磁性纳米颗粒及其制备和功能化方法,综述了磁性纳米吸附剂在重金属废水、染料废水、含油废水、含酚废水吸附处理中的新研究进展.根据研究过程中所存在的问题总结并展望了磁性纳米吸附材料的未来发展趋势,在今后的研究可从吸附剂的制备优化、吸附机理、实用性和再生回用等方面展开探究,以期发挥其在实际工业废水处理中的应用潜力.