Prediction of metal-adsorption behaviour in the remediation of water contamination using indigenous microorganisms

In recent years, the adsorption of heavy metal cations onto bacterial surfaces has been studied extensively. This paper reports the findings of a study conducted on the heavy metal ions found in mine effluents from a mining plant where Co²⁺ and Ni²⁺ bearing minerals are processed. Heavy metal ions are reported to be occasionally present in these mine effluents, and the proposed microbial sorption technique offers an acceptable solution for the removal of these heavy metals. The sorption affinity of microorganisms for metal ions can be used to select a suitable microbial sorbent for any particular bioremediation process. Interactions of heavy metal ions (Co²⁺ and Ni²⁺) and light metal ions (Mg²⁺ and Ca²⁺) with indigenous microbial cells (Brevundimonas spp., Bacillaceae bacteria and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) were investigated using the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, pseudo second-order reaction kinetics model and a binary-metal system. Equilibrium constants and adsorption capacities derived from these models allowed delineation of the effect of binding affinity and metal concentration ratios on the overall adsorption behaviour of microbial sorbents, as well as prediction of performance in bioremediation systems. Although microbial sorbents used in this study preferentially bind to heavy metal ions, it was observed that higher concentrations (>90 mg/?) of light metal ions in multi-metal solutions inhibit the adsorption of heavy metal ions to the bacterial cell wall. However, the microbial sorbents reduced Ni²⁺ levels in the mine-water used (93–100% Ni²⁺ removal) to below the maximum acceptable limit of 350 μg/?, established by the South African Bureau of Standards. Competition among metal ions for binding sites on the biomaterial surface can occur during the bioremediation process, but microbial sorption affinity for heavy metal ions can enhance their remediation in dilute (<5 mg/? heavy metal) wastewaters.     

Adsorption and degradation of triazophos, chlorpyrifos and their main hydrolytic metabolites in paddy soil from Chaohu Lake, China

Triazophos and chlorpyrifos are organophosphorus pesticides (OPs), and their primary hydrolytic metabolites are 1-phenyl-3-hydroxy-1,2,4-triazole (BZC) and 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol (TCP). In this study, the adsorption and degradation of triazophos, chlorpyrifos, BZC and TCP were investigated in paddy soil from Chaohu Lake, China. Adsorption tests demonstrated that the adsorption of these compounds to soils could be described by the Freundlich equation. Moreover, chlorpyrifos displayed the highest affinity for adsorption, followed by triazophos, BZC and TCP. Degradation of these compounds in non-sterile soil followed first-order exponential decay kinetics, and the half-life (t(1/2)) of these contaminants ranged from 8.40 to 44.34 d. Sterilization of soil decreased the degradation rate, indicating that microorganisms played a significant role in the degradation of these compounds. The values of t(1/2) and K(oc) were fitted to obtain models that could predict the leaching potential of the contaminants from soil. Compared to their parent compounds, BZC and TCP showed high potential for leaching into groundwater. The inoculation of OPs-degrading bacterium (Diaphorobacter sp. GS-1) removed 95.38%, 100% and 100% of triazophos, chlorpyrifos and BZC in paddy soil after 21 d, respectively. The pollution risk of triazophos, chlorpyrifos and BZC could be greatly decreased by inoculating soil with Diaphorobacter sp. GS-1, which decreases the t(1/2) of the contaminants.     

Removal of toxic chromium(VI) from aqueous solution by activated carbon using Casuarina equisetifolia

Highly activated carbon from the seed husk of Casuarina Casuarinas equisetifolia, a worldwide famous plant, have been prepared and tested for the removal of toxic Cr(VI) from its aqueous solution. The adsorbent was investigated for influences of initial chromium concentration (75, 100, 125, and 150 mg l^-1), pH, contact time, and quantity of carbon on removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution at room temperature (25±2 °C). The adsorption kinetic of Cr(VI) was studied, and the rates of sorption were found to conform to pseudo-second-order kinetics with a good correlation (R²≥0.99). The Langmuir and Freundlich models fit the isotherm data well. Furthermore, the Gibbs free energy was obtained for each system and was found to be-5.29 kJ mol^-1 for removal of Cr(IV). The negative value of Δ G° indicates the feasibility and spontaneous nature of adsorption. The results indicate that acidic pH (1.05) supported the adsorption of Cr(IV) on activated carbon. The maximum adsorption capacity of Cr(VI) on activated carbon was about 172.4 mg g^-1 at pH 1.05.     

粘胶基活性炭纤维深度净化城市污水处理厂出水的实验研究

分别用粉状活性炭、粒状活性炭和粘胶基活性炭纤维处理污水处理厂出水,通过对水中COD、氨氮、浊度、pH值等指标进行对比实验,初步研究结果表明,活性炭纤维的吸附速率最快,达到吸附平衡所用时间最短,对水中COD吸附容量达124.6mg/g,浊度的去除率83%,但对氨氮、pH值无明显吸附效果。     

包埋活性炭聚氨酯软泡去除废水中苯酚的研究

通过对Pu-Ac吸附剂进行吸附苯酚实验,Pu-Ac吸附剂吸附25mg/L苯酚溶液时确定平衡吸附时间为12h;当pH值在6~7范围内,溶液呈弱酸性时对苯酚的去除率达到最大值;Pu-Ac吸附剂对腐殖酸的吸附去除率低于粉末活性炭;水体中含有的细颗粒泥沙含沙量在0.1~10kg/m3范围内对苯酚的吸附效果基本没有影响;Pu-Ac吸附剂经NaOH强碱溶液再生后,对苯酚的去除率保持在70%左右,可以循环利用。     

小球藻对Pb2+吸附及其亚细胞分布研究

通过溶液培养小球藻Pb2+暴露实验分析小球藻对Pb的富集以及亚细胞分布情况.结果表明:小球藻对Pb的富集总量随暴露浓度、暴露时间的增加而增加.运用差速离心法研究了小球藻中Pb在亚细胞中的分布,热力学实验与动力学实验的细胞分布结果均表明含细胞壁等残渣部分(组分I)中Pb的浓度远高于含细胞核、叶绿体、线粒体等细胞器膜系统(组分II)和可溶蛋白等细胞溶质部分(组分III)中Pb的浓度.采用动力学模型与等温线方程对实验数据进行拟合,结果表明小球藻对于Pb2+的生物吸附过程适宜用Elovich方程和二级吸附速率方程采描述,生物吸附平衡可用Langmiur等温式和Freundlich等温式来描述,小球藻对于Pb2+的生物吸附为非均相的扩散过程.     

活性污泥对有机污染物的吸附研究

通过中试试验,分析了活性污泥对污染物吸附的影响因素,并考察了活性污泥对城市污水中污染物的吸附效果.试验研究表明,污泥浓度(MLSS)、水力停留时间(HPT)和污泥龄(SRT)对活性污泥吸附污染物的效果有一定的影响,但污泥龄影响较小.在污泥质量浓度为3～5 g/L,HRT为36 min和SRT为2 d的运行参数下,活性污泥时COD,SS,TN和TP吸附效果分别为70.7%,87.7%,30.2%和72.2%.     

铝改性粉煤灰漂珠材料吸附水中氟的性能研究

采用湿法+干法制备铝改性漂珠材料,借助静态吸附实验研究吸附剂用量、pH值、共存离子、反应时间和反应温度对去除水溶液中氟离子性能的影响,并对实验数据进行吸附等温线和动力学拟合。结果表明:铝改性漂珠材料吸附水中氟离子的最佳pH值为3;最佳吸附剂用量2.5 g/L;共存离子影响由强到弱的顺序为H2PO4-,SO42-和NO3-的混合物﹥H2PO4-﹥SO42-﹥NO3-;在温度298 K、吸附剂用量2.5 g/L、pH值为3和反应时间24 h的条件下,最大吸附容量约10.2 mg/g;吸附等温线符合Langmuir单层吸附模型;动力学过程符合准二级动力学模型。     

铬、砷离子吸附剂的制备及其吸附性能的研究

通过对沸石的改性,在沸石表面形成了一层纳米态的二氧化锰,而纳米态的二氧化锰及沸石都对水中重金属有强烈的吸附性能,从而达到对铬、砷离子的吸附作用。通过沸石与二氧化锰的配比、吸附溶液的pH值、吸附时间、改性沸石的用量对其去除效果的影响,探讨了吸附作用机理。通过吸附测定,改性沸石的最佳配比沸石：MnO2为2：1;改性沸石对As（III）的最佳吸附pH和时间为5.0和30 min;对Cr（VI）的最佳吸附pH和时间为7.0和30 min的条件下吸附效果最佳。     

离子交换树脂法高效提取水中硝酸盐研究

硝酸盐是水体中重要的污染物之一,硝酸盐中的稳定氮氧同位素组成可用于有效识别其污染来源,而水体中硝酸盐的高效提取是其氮氧同位素测试的前提和关键步骤。阴离子树脂交换法提取硝酸盐是目前普遍采用的方法,但对于提取效率的影响因素还缺乏深入研究。文章通过室内实验,探讨了国产717型阴离子树脂对硝酸盐的吸附效率,以及不同洗脱剂的洗脱效率,系统研究了水体中硝酸盐高效提取过程影响因素。结果表明:12.56 mL体积的国产717型树脂对NO3-的吸附量高达200 mg以上;40 mL 4 mol/L的KCl溶液对4 cm长的吸附树脂柱(直径2 cm)的洗脱效率可达95%以上;SO42-的对NO3-的吸附和洗脱具有显著的影响。