Adsorption of Pb(II) on variable charge soils amended with rice-straw derived biochar

Two Ultisols and one Oxisol from tropical regions of southern China were incubated with rice straw biochar to investigate the effect of biochar on their surface charge and Pb(II) adsorption using batch methods. The incorporation of biochar induced a remarkable increase in soil cation exchange capacity after 30 d of incubation. The incorporation of biochar significantly increased the adsorption of Pb(II) by these variable charge soils; the enhancement of adsorption of Pb(II) by these soils increased with the addition level of biochar. Adsorption of Pb(II) involved both electrostatic and non-electrostatic mechanisms; however, biochar mainly increased Pb(II) adsorption through the non-electrostatic mechanism via the formation of surface complexes between Pb²⁺ and functional groups on biochar. There was greater enhancement of biochar on the non-electrostatic adsorption of Pb(II) by the variable charge soils at relatively low pH. Therefore, the incorporation of biochar decreased the activity and availability of Pb(II) to plants through increased non-electrostatic adsorption of Pb(II) by acidic variable charge soils.     

Relation of lead adsorption on birnessites with different average oxidation states of manganese and release of Mn^2＋/H^＋/K^＋

The characteristics of Pb2+ adsorption on the surface of birnessites with different average oxidation states (AOS) of Mn, synthesized under acidic and alkali conditions, were investigated. The results indicated that the amount of adsorbed Pb2+ increased with the increase of Mn AOS in birnessites. The amount of Pb2+ adsorbed positively correlated with the amount of released Mn2+, H+, and K+ (r = 0.9962 > 0.6614, n = 14, α = 0.01). The released Mn2+, H+, and K+ were derived mostly from the corresponding catio...     

Ra–Po–Pb isotope systematics in waters of Sambhar Salt Lake,Rajasthan (India): geochemical characterization and particulate reactivity

The Sambhar Salt Lake hydrological system, including river waters, groundwaters, evaporating pans and sub-surface brines, has been analyzed for the salt content (TDS) and naturally occurring radionuclides (²¹⁰Po, ²¹⁰Pb and ^226,228Ra). The abundance of these radionuclides and their activity ratios show a wide variation in different hydrological regimes, which helps to geochemically characterize the lake system. A significantly lower Ra to total dissolved solids (TDS) ratio in the brines (by two to three orders of magnitude), when compared to the groundwaters and river waters, suggests removal of dissolved Ra by co-precipitation with Ca–Mg minerals at an early stage of the brine evolution. The concentration of Ra in evaporating lake/pan waters saturates at a value of about 35 Bq L⁻¹ over the salinity range of 100–370 g L⁻¹; attributable to its equilibration with the clay minerals. The two distinct regimes, saline lake system (lake water, evaporating pans and sub-surface brines) and groundwaters have been identified based on their differences in the distribution of ^226,228Ra isotopes. This observation points to the conclusion that the groundwaters and the lake brines are not intimately coupled in terms of their origin and evolution. The abundances of ²¹⁰Po and ²¹⁰Pb along with their activity ratios (²¹⁰Po/²¹⁰Pb) are markedly different among the surface lake waters/evaporating pans, sub-surface lake brines and groundwaters. These differences are explained in terms of different geochemical behaviour of these nuclides in presence of algae and organic matter present in these water regimes.     

城郊土壤共存元素对土壤作物系统Cd、Pb迁移的影响分析——以白银市城郊区为例

通过共存元素对土壤小麦系统Cd、Pb行为影响的调查研究发现：大田条件下共存元素以正对数模式与根系Cd、Pb密切相关,同种元素间相关程度最高;根系Cd、Pb积累主要取决于土壤环境Cd、Pb的含量,共存元素也产生一定的影响,认为要防止重金属通过食物链对人类的危害,就必须降低土壤环境中重金属的总量。     

Rapid detection of toxic metals in non-crushed oyster shells by portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry

The aim of this study was the multi-elemental detection of toxic metals such as lead (Pb) in non-crushed oyster shells by using a portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer. A rapid, simultaneous multi-element analytical methodology for non-crushed oyster shells has been developed using a portable XRF which provides a quick, quantitative, non-destructive, and cost-effective mean for assessment of oyster shell contamination from Pb. Pb contamination in oyster shells was further confirmed by scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). The results indicated that Pb is distributed in-homogeneously in contaminated shells. Oyster shells have a lamellar structure that could contribute to the high accumulation of Pb on oyster shells.     

L-半胱氨酸改性甲壳素处理含铅、镉工业废水

研究了L 半胱氨酸改性甲壳素作为吸附剂对Pb2 + 、Cd2 + 的动态吸附性能 ,同时考察了流速、溶液中离子的含量、吸附剂的相对用量等因素对吸附效果的影响 ,以及洗脱液的种类和酸度、洗脱速度、洗脱液体积等因素对解吸率的影响。结果表明 ,用该吸附剂填装的吸附柱对含Pb2 + 、Cd2 + 工业废水直接进行处理 ,处理后的水达到了排放标准。     

污泥生物炭对土壤中Pb和Cd的生物有效性的影响

以污泥为原料,在500 ℃缺氧条件下制备污泥生物炭,结合X射线能谱（EDS）、环境扫描电镜（SEM）和红外光谱（FTIR）等表征手段,分析添加污泥生物炭后污染土壤pH和Pb与Cd化学形态的变化来探究污泥生物炭对土壤中Pb、Cd的固定效果,并用盆栽方式评估添加污泥生物炭对小青菜生物量及体内重金属含量的影响。结果表明：添加污泥生物炭后,污染土壤的pH随平衡时间的延长显著升高;对于单一污染土壤和复合污染土壤,污泥生物炭对Pb和Cd均有较强的固定作用,而污泥生物炭在复合污染土壤中对Pb的固定效果优于在单一污染土壤中;添加污泥生物炭能提高小青菜的生物量,且能有效降低小青菜对污染土壤中Pb和Cd的吸收。     

小尺度农田土壤Pb、Zn和Cd空间分布及污染评价——以云南沘比江沿岸某农田为例

以沘江沿岸面积为96 000 m2的整片农田作为研究对象,采集144个表层土壤样本,利用ICP-MS测定土壤中Pb、Zn和Cd的含量,使用地统计学方法分析Pb、Zn和Cd的空间分布,采用污染负荷指数评价土壤Pb、Zn和Cd污染程度,并对污染来源进行解析。结果表明研究区域农田土壤中Pb、Zn和Cd含量均超过当地土壤背景值,出现了污染富积。根据国家土壤环境质量标准,Pb未超标,Zn超标率为98.6%,Cd超标率为100%。普通克里金空间插值分布图显示,Pb、Zn和Cd高含量区域均沿着省道227和靠近居民区分布,而临近沘江的区域Pb、Zn和Cd含量相对较低,其中Pb、Zn含量变化基本呈现由省道227向沘江方向递减规律。Pb、Zn和Cd之间具有较好的相关性,三者同源概率较大。对Pb、Zn和Cd的污染评价表明,研究区域农田土壤57.78%为中度污染,42.22%为重度污染。从污染负荷指数法（PLI）空间插值图可见,重度污染区域位于省道227沿线与居民区东侧区域,其余区域为中度污染。本研究结果说明,小尺度空间分析方法用于农田土壤污染状况的分析,能有效预测重金属空间分布情况,在土地紧缺的情况下,该方法能有效指导对农田的不同区域进行选择使用和精准管理。     

Mobilisation of sediment-associated metals from historical Pb working sites on the River Sheaf, Sheffield, UK

Spatial and temporal patterns of metal mobilisation from former water-powered, Pb working sites in a suburban area of Sheffield (UK) were investigated. Twelve time-integrated mass flux samplers were strategically deployed over two contrasting campaign periods (summer and winter). Suspended sediment samples were characterised magnetically and subjected to metal analysis. Metal levels in the upper River Sheaf showed a marked spatial and temporal variability. Pb concentrations in particular were relatively high (maximum 2132 mg kg(-1)). Their distribution tended to reflect the historical contamination of the valley by 17th to 19th century industry, especially during summer high discharge conditions. The mean suspended sediment Pb concentration (803 mg kg(-1)) exceeds contamination guidelines. It is unclear whether ground remediation of one of the seven floodplain sites in the catchment has been successful. The river is still affected by the legacy of at least two other Pb working sites.     

Effect of Earthworm(Pheretima sp.) Density on Revegetation of Lead/zinc Metal Mine Tailings Amended with Soil

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of earthworm density on the availability of nutrients and heavy metals in metal contaminated soils. Pb/Zn mine tailings were mixed throughly with a red yellow podzolic soil at the ratio (w/w) of 75:25. Earthworms (Pheretima sp.) were introduced to the mixture at four different densities, zero, three, six and nine individuals per pot planted with ryegrass (Loliun multiflorum). The results indicated that earthworm activity significantly enhanced ryegrass shoot biomass. However, as denser earthworm population was introduced, shoot biomass tended to decrease. Earthworm activity significantly increased soil pH and availability of N, P and K in the tailings and soil mixture. There was a general tendency that uptake of Zn by ryegrass increased after earthworm inoculation, although the increase in extractable Zn in tailings and soil mixture was not significant. On the contrary, there seemed to be a lower uptake of Pb by ryegrass under earthworm inoclation, despite the fact that higher extractable Pb concentrations were observed. The present project indicated that the improved growth of ryegrass was due to improved nutrient availability and other soil conditions, by inoculation of earthworms at an appropriate rate. Further studies are needed to illustrate the relationship between metal availability and earthworm activity in the field.