Dianchi Lake is one of the most eutrophic lakes in China. In order to understand this eutrophication and to help control the pollution, this research investigated the spatial distribution of Kjeldahl nitrogen (K-N) an...Dianchi Lake is one of the most eutrophic lakes in China. In order to understand this eutrophication and to help control the pollution, this research investigated the spatial distribution of Kjeldahl nitrogen (K-N) and total phosphorus(TP) through analysis of bottom water and sediment (3 depths) samples collected at 118 sites around Dianchi Lake. The concentrations of K-N and TP for the lake bottom water in the Caohai part of the lake were much higher than those in the Waihai part, generally decreasing from north to south. In the sediments, the K-N concentration was higher in the Caohai part and the middle of the Waihai part. On the other hand, TP in the sediments was greater in the southern and western parts. Both K-N and TP had similar spatial distributions for the sediment samples of three different depths.Vertically, the K-N and TP concentration in the sediments decreased with an increase in depth. This was evidence that eutrophication and pollution of Dianchi Lake was becoming gradually more severe. Exterior factors including uncontrolled input of domestic and industrial effluents as well as non-point pollution around the lake were the main reasons for serious eutrophication; therefore, controlling these was the first step in reducing eutrophication of Dianchi Lake.展开更多
Sediments have a significant influence on the cycling of nutrient elements in lake environments. In order to assess the distribution characteristics and estimate the bioavailability of phosphorus and nitrogen in Dianc...Sediments have a significant influence on the cycling of nutrient elements in lake environments. In order to assess the distribution characteristics and estimate the bioavailability of phosphorus and nitrogen in Dianchi Lake, organic and inorganic phosphorus and nitrogen forms were analysed. The 210 Pb radiometric dating method was employed to study temporal changes in the phosphorus and nitrogen pools in Dianchi Lake. The result show that the total phosphorus(TP) and total nitrogen(TN) were both at high concentrations, ranging from 697.5–3210.0 mg/kg and 1263.7–7155.2 mg/kg, respectively. Inorganic phosphorus(IP) and total organic nitrogen(TON) were the main constituents, at percentages of 59%–78% and 74%–95%, respectively, in the sediments. Spatially, there was a decreasing trend in phosphorus and nitrogen contents from the south and north to the lake centre, which is related to the distribution pattern of local economic production. The burial rates of the various phosphorus and nitrogen forms increased in same spatially and over time. Particularly in the past two decades, the burial rates doubled, with that TN reached to 1.287 mg/(cm^2·yr) in 2014. As the most reactive forms, nitrate nitrogen(NO_3-N) and ammonia nitrogen(NH_4-N) were buried more rapidly in the south region, implying that the potential for releasing sedimentary nitrogen increased from north to south. Based on their concentrations and burial rates, the internal loads of phosphorus and nitrogen were analysed for the last century. A TP pool of 71597.6 t and a TN pool of 81191.7 t were estimated for Dianchi Lake. Bioavailable phosphorus and nitrogen pools were also estimated at 44468.0 t and 5429.7 t, respectively, for the last century.展开更多
Catalysts play decisive roles in determining the energy conversion efficiencies of energy devices.Up to now,various types of nanostructured materials have been studied as advanced electrocatalysts.This review highligh...Catalysts play decisive roles in determining the energy conversion efficiencies of energy devices.Up to now,various types of nanostructured materials have been studied as advanced electrocatalysts.This review highlights the application of one‐dimensional(1D)metal electrocatalysts in energy conversion,focusing on two important reaction systems-direct methanol fuel cells and water splitting.In this review,we first give a broad introduction of electrochemical energy conversion.In the second section,we summarize the recent significant advances in the area of 1D metal nanostructured electrocatalysts for the electrochemical reactions involved in fuel cells and water splitting systems,including the oxygen reduction reaction,methanol oxidation reaction,hydrogen evolution reaction,and oxygen evolution reaction.Finally,based on the current studies on 1D nanostructures for energy electrocatalysis,we present a brief outlook on the research trend in 1D nanoelectrocatalysts for the two clean electrochemical energy conversion systems mentioned above.展开更多
The rational design of efficient and stable carbon-based electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions is crucial for improving energy density and long-term stability of rechargeable zinc-air ba...The rational design of efficient and stable carbon-based electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions is crucial for improving energy density and long-term stability of rechargeable zinc-air batteries(ZABs).Herein,a general and controllable synthesis method was developed to prepare three-dimensional(3D)porous carbon composites embedded with diverse metal phosphide nanocrystallites by interfacial coordination of transition metal ions with phytic acid-doped polyaniline networks and subsequent pyrolysis.Phytic acid as the dopant of polyaniline provides favorable anchoring sites for metal ions owing to the coordination interaction.Specifically,adjusting the concentration of adsorbed cobalt ions can achieve the phase regulation of transition metal phosphides.Thus,with abundant cobalt phosphide nanoparticles and nitrogen-and phosphorus-doping sites,the obtained carbon-based electrocatalysts exhibited efficient electrocatalytic activities toward oxygen reduction and evolution reactions.Consequently,the fabricated ZABs exhibited a high energy density,high power density of 368 mW cm^(-2),and good cycling/mechanical stability,which could power water splitting for integrated device fabrication with high gas yields.展开更多
Splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen by dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cell(DSPEC)is a promising approach to solar fuels production.In this study,a series of pyridine derivatives as surface additives were mod...Splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen by dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cell(DSPEC)is a promising approach to solar fuels production.In this study,a series of pyridine derivatives as surface additives were modified on a molecular chromophore and water oxidation catalyst co-loaded TiO_(2)photoanode,TiO_(2)|RuP,1(RuP=Ru(4,4′-(PO3H2)2-2,2′-bipyridine)(2,2′-bipyridine)2,1=Ru(bda)(L)2,(bda=2,2′-bipyridine-6,6′-dicarboxylate,L=10-(pyridin-4-yloxy)decyl)phosphonic acid).The addition of pyridine additives was found to result in up to 42%increase in photocurrent.Under simulated sun-light irradiation,TiO_(2)|RuP,1,P1(P1=4-Hydroxypyridine)produced a photocurrent density of 1 mA/cm2 at a bias of 0.4 V vs.NHE in acetate buffer.Moreover,the observed photocurrents are correlated with the electron-donating ability of the substituent groups on pyridine ring.Transient absorption measurements and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy revealed that surface-bound pyridine can effectively retard the back-electron transfer from the TiO_(2)conduction band to the oxidized dye,which is a major process responsible for energy loss in DSPECs.展开更多
Electrochemical treatment is a popular and efficient method for improving the photoelectrochemical performance of water‐splitting photoelectrodes.In our previous study,the electrochemical activation of Mo‐doped BiVO...Electrochemical treatment is a popular and efficient method for improving the photoelectrochemical performance of water‐splitting photoelectrodes.In our previous study,the electrochemical activation of Mo‐doped BiVO_(4) electrodes was ascribed to the removal of MoO_(x) segregations,which are considered to be surface recombination centers for photoinduced electrons and holes.However,this proposed mechanism cannot explain why activated Mo‐doped BiVO_(4) electrodes gradually lose their activity when exposed to air.In this study,based on various characterizations,it is suggested that electrochemical treatment not only removes partial MoO_(x) segregations but also initiates the formation of H_(y)MoO_(x) surface defects,which provide charge transfer channels for photogenerated holes.The charge separation of the Mo‐doped BiVO_(4) electrode was significantly enhanced by these charge transfer channels.This study offers a new insight into the electrochemical activation of Mo‐doped BiVO_(4) photoanodes,and the new concept of surface charge transfer channels,a long overlooked factor,will be valuable for the development of other(photo)electrocatalytic systems.展开更多
The study was conducted to assess the effect of evaporation ponds of an ethanol distillery spent wash on groundwater, with a reference to heavy metal contamination. The distillery discharging 11,880 m3 spent wash per ...The study was conducted to assess the effect of evaporation ponds of an ethanol distillery spent wash on groundwater, with a reference to heavy metal contamination. The distillery discharging 11,880 m3 spent wash per day is extremely loaded with minerals and chemical oxygen demanding organic substances. The groundwater around the evaporation ponds is used for drinking and irrigation purposes. Thirty-five representative samples (three spent wash, two drainage water and 30 groundwater) were examined for 13 different parameters: pH, TDS (total dissolved solids), COD (chemical oxygen demand), the heavy metal Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Zn, Pb and As concentrations. The physico-chemical parameters were found in following range pH 7.2-7.7 & 6.8-7.7, TDS 24,448-28,608 mg/L & 302-4,406 mg/L, COD 20,080-24,320 mg/L & 0.0-53 mg/L, Cd 190-140 μg/L & 1.5-8.7 μg/L, Co 1,240-1,987 μg/L & 20.5-87.2 μg/L, Cr 1,020-1,330 μg/L & 14.4-38.1 μg/L, Cu 5,200-6,300 μg/L & 15.0-109.3 μg/L, Fe 2,910-3,242 μg/L & 0-860 μg/L, Mn 49,900-59,500 μg/L & 16.3-138.7 μg/L, Ni 1,430-1,760 μg/L & 8.0-107.7 μg/L, Zn 3,359-5,250 μg/L & 0.0-850 μg/L, Pb 8.9-9.8 μg/L & BD (below detection)-8.7 μg/L, As 5.0 μg/L & BD-10.0 μg/L for spent wash and groundwater samples, respectively. The drainage water samples had parameters within limits for industrial effluents. The spent wash samples contained metal ions higher than the permissible limits for industrial effluents and the samples of groundwater collected around the evaporation ponds contained higher concentrations of metal ions as compared to samples collected away from the evaporation ponds. Coefficient of correμtion among 11 parameters was calcuμted and contamination index was also determined, 33.3% of groundwater samples mostly collected around evaporation ponds had a contamination index above 3 and are considered extremely polluted.展开更多
文摘Dianchi Lake is one of the most eutrophic lakes in China. In order to understand this eutrophication and to help control the pollution, this research investigated the spatial distribution of Kjeldahl nitrogen (K-N) and total phosphorus(TP) through analysis of bottom water and sediment (3 depths) samples collected at 118 sites around Dianchi Lake. The concentrations of K-N and TP for the lake bottom water in the Caohai part of the lake were much higher than those in the Waihai part, generally decreasing from north to south. In the sediments, the K-N concentration was higher in the Caohai part and the middle of the Waihai part. On the other hand, TP in the sediments was greater in the southern and western parts. Both K-N and TP had similar spatial distributions for the sediment samples of three different depths.Vertically, the K-N and TP concentration in the sediments decreased with an increase in depth. This was evidence that eutrophication and pollution of Dianchi Lake was becoming gradually more severe. Exterior factors including uncontrolled input of domestic and industrial effluents as well as non-point pollution around the lake were the main reasons for serious eutrophication; therefore, controlling these was the first step in reducing eutrophication of Dianchi Lake.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41503075,41673108,and 41571324)Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,the State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment(No.2016SKL005)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Funded Project(No.2015M581826)
文摘Sediments have a significant influence on the cycling of nutrient elements in lake environments. In order to assess the distribution characteristics and estimate the bioavailability of phosphorus and nitrogen in Dianchi Lake, organic and inorganic phosphorus and nitrogen forms were analysed. The 210 Pb radiometric dating method was employed to study temporal changes in the phosphorus and nitrogen pools in Dianchi Lake. The result show that the total phosphorus(TP) and total nitrogen(TN) were both at high concentrations, ranging from 697.5–3210.0 mg/kg and 1263.7–7155.2 mg/kg, respectively. Inorganic phosphorus(IP) and total organic nitrogen(TON) were the main constituents, at percentages of 59%–78% and 74%–95%, respectively, in the sediments. Spatially, there was a decreasing trend in phosphorus and nitrogen contents from the south and north to the lake centre, which is related to the distribution pattern of local economic production. The burial rates of the various phosphorus and nitrogen forms increased in same spatially and over time. Particularly in the past two decades, the burial rates doubled, with that TN reached to 1.287 mg/(cm^2·yr) in 2014. As the most reactive forms, nitrate nitrogen(NO_3-N) and ammonia nitrogen(NH_4-N) were buried more rapidly in the south region, implying that the potential for releasing sedimentary nitrogen increased from north to south. Based on their concentrations and burial rates, the internal loads of phosphorus and nitrogen were analysed for the last century. A TP pool of 71597.6 t and a TN pool of 81191.7 t were estimated for Dianchi Lake. Bioavailable phosphorus and nitrogen pools were also estimated at 44468.0 t and 5429.7 t, respectively, for the last century.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21575134,21633008,21773224)National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFA0203200)K.C.Wong Education Foundation~~
文摘Catalysts play decisive roles in determining the energy conversion efficiencies of energy devices.Up to now,various types of nanostructured materials have been studied as advanced electrocatalysts.This review highlights the application of one‐dimensional(1D)metal electrocatalysts in energy conversion,focusing on two important reaction systems-direct methanol fuel cells and water splitting.In this review,we first give a broad introduction of electrochemical energy conversion.In the second section,we summarize the recent significant advances in the area of 1D metal nanostructured electrocatalysts for the electrochemical reactions involved in fuel cells and water splitting systems,including the oxygen reduction reaction,methanol oxidation reaction,hydrogen evolution reaction,and oxygen evolution reaction.Finally,based on the current studies on 1D nanostructures for energy electrocatalysis,we present a brief outlook on the research trend in 1D nanoelectrocatalysts for the two clean electrochemical energy conversion systems mentioned above.
文摘The rational design of efficient and stable carbon-based electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions is crucial for improving energy density and long-term stability of rechargeable zinc-air batteries(ZABs).Herein,a general and controllable synthesis method was developed to prepare three-dimensional(3D)porous carbon composites embedded with diverse metal phosphide nanocrystallites by interfacial coordination of transition metal ions with phytic acid-doped polyaniline networks and subsequent pyrolysis.Phytic acid as the dopant of polyaniline provides favorable anchoring sites for metal ions owing to the coordination interaction.Specifically,adjusting the concentration of adsorbed cobalt ions can achieve the phase regulation of transition metal phosphides.Thus,with abundant cobalt phosphide nanoparticles and nitrogen-and phosphorus-doping sites,the obtained carbon-based electrocatalysts exhibited efficient electrocatalytic activities toward oxygen reduction and evolution reactions.Consequently,the fabricated ZABs exhibited a high energy density,high power density of 368 mW cm^(-2),and good cycling/mechanical stability,which could power water splitting for integrated device fabrication with high gas yields.
文摘Splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen by dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cell(DSPEC)is a promising approach to solar fuels production.In this study,a series of pyridine derivatives as surface additives were modified on a molecular chromophore and water oxidation catalyst co-loaded TiO_(2)photoanode,TiO_(2)|RuP,1(RuP=Ru(4,4′-(PO3H2)2-2,2′-bipyridine)(2,2′-bipyridine)2,1=Ru(bda)(L)2,(bda=2,2′-bipyridine-6,6′-dicarboxylate,L=10-(pyridin-4-yloxy)decyl)phosphonic acid).The addition of pyridine additives was found to result in up to 42%increase in photocurrent.Under simulated sun-light irradiation,TiO_(2)|RuP,1,P1(P1=4-Hydroxypyridine)produced a photocurrent density of 1 mA/cm2 at a bias of 0.4 V vs.NHE in acetate buffer.Moreover,the observed photocurrents are correlated with the electron-donating ability of the substituent groups on pyridine ring.Transient absorption measurements and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy revealed that surface-bound pyridine can effectively retard the back-electron transfer from the TiO_(2)conduction band to the oxidized dye,which is a major process responsible for energy loss in DSPECs.
文摘Electrochemical treatment is a popular and efficient method for improving the photoelectrochemical performance of water‐splitting photoelectrodes.In our previous study,the electrochemical activation of Mo‐doped BiVO_(4) electrodes was ascribed to the removal of MoO_(x) segregations,which are considered to be surface recombination centers for photoinduced electrons and holes.However,this proposed mechanism cannot explain why activated Mo‐doped BiVO_(4) electrodes gradually lose their activity when exposed to air.In this study,based on various characterizations,it is suggested that electrochemical treatment not only removes partial MoO_(x) segregations but also initiates the formation of H_(y)MoO_(x) surface defects,which provide charge transfer channels for photogenerated holes.The charge separation of the Mo‐doped BiVO_(4) electrode was significantly enhanced by these charge transfer channels.This study offers a new insight into the electrochemical activation of Mo‐doped BiVO_(4) photoanodes,and the new concept of surface charge transfer channels,a long overlooked factor,will be valuable for the development of other(photo)electrocatalytic systems.
文摘The study was conducted to assess the effect of evaporation ponds of an ethanol distillery spent wash on groundwater, with a reference to heavy metal contamination. The distillery discharging 11,880 m3 spent wash per day is extremely loaded with minerals and chemical oxygen demanding organic substances. The groundwater around the evaporation ponds is used for drinking and irrigation purposes. Thirty-five representative samples (three spent wash, two drainage water and 30 groundwater) were examined for 13 different parameters: pH, TDS (total dissolved solids), COD (chemical oxygen demand), the heavy metal Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Zn, Pb and As concentrations. The physico-chemical parameters were found in following range pH 7.2-7.7 & 6.8-7.7, TDS 24,448-28,608 mg/L & 302-4,406 mg/L, COD 20,080-24,320 mg/L & 0.0-53 mg/L, Cd 190-140 μg/L & 1.5-8.7 μg/L, Co 1,240-1,987 μg/L & 20.5-87.2 μg/L, Cr 1,020-1,330 μg/L & 14.4-38.1 μg/L, Cu 5,200-6,300 μg/L & 15.0-109.3 μg/L, Fe 2,910-3,242 μg/L & 0-860 μg/L, Mn 49,900-59,500 μg/L & 16.3-138.7 μg/L, Ni 1,430-1,760 μg/L & 8.0-107.7 μg/L, Zn 3,359-5,250 μg/L & 0.0-850 μg/L, Pb 8.9-9.8 μg/L & BD (below detection)-8.7 μg/L, As 5.0 μg/L & BD-10.0 μg/L for spent wash and groundwater samples, respectively. The drainage water samples had parameters within limits for industrial effluents. The spent wash samples contained metal ions higher than the permissible limits for industrial effluents and the samples of groundwater collected around the evaporation ponds contained higher concentrations of metal ions as compared to samples collected away from the evaporation ponds. Coefficient of correμtion among 11 parameters was calcuμted and contamination index was also determined, 33.3% of groundwater samples mostly collected around evaporation ponds had a contamination index above 3 and are considered extremely polluted.