高温下碱性氧化物(K_2O)对耐火铝矾土机械性能的影响

本文研究了高温(1550℃)下碱性氧化物对台成铝矾土系列的机械性能产生的影响。应力-应变试验说明,当Al_2O_3、SiO_2和TiO_2保持恒定而以K_2O代替Fe_2O_3时,试样的最大负荷显著下降。这种现象出现的原因是由于在高温下,K_2O出现的结果,造成合成铝矾土中生成大量液相所致。最后,SEM-EDX的观察结果说明,晶相间存在着液相的高度渗透而且浸润度很高。

Characterization of apparent sulfur oxidation activity of thermophilic archaea in bioleaching of chalcopyrite

The apparent sulfur oxidation activities of four pure thermophilic archaea, Acidianus brierleyi （JCM 8954）, Metallosphaera sedula （YN 23）, Acidianus manzaensis （YN 25） and Sulfolobus metallicus （YN 24） and their mixture in bioleaching chalcopyrite were compared, which were characterized indirectly by the evolution of the cells concentration, pH value and sulfate ions concentration in solution. The results show that the mixed culture contributed significantly to the raising of leaching rate, which suggests that the mixed culture had a higher sulfur oxidation activity than the pure culture. Meanwhile, the results also indicate that the changes of parameters characterizing the sulfur oxidation activity of thermophilic archaea are often influenced by many factors, so it is hard to reflect accurately the specific sulfur oxidation activities among the different sulfur-oxidizing microbes when bioleaching chalcopyrite at different conditions. Accordingly, an efficient method to characterize microbial sulfur oxidation activity appears to be desirable.

Comparison of Fe^(2+) oxidation by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans in rotating-drum and stirred-tank reactors

Fe2＋ oxidation by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans（At.ferrooxidans） under different solid contents by adding inert Al2O3 powder was examined in rotating-drum and stirred-tank reactors.The results show that the bioactivity of At.ferrooxidans in the stirred-tank is higher than that in the rotating-drum in the absence of Al2O3 powder,but the biooxidation rate of Fe2＋ decreases markedly from 0.23 g/（L·h） to 0.025 g/（L·h） with increasing the content of Al2O3 powder from 0 to 50%（mass fraction） in the stirred-tank probably due to the deactivation of At.ferrooxidans resulting from the collision and friction of solid particles.The increase in Al2O3 content has a little adverse effect on the bioactivity of At.ferrooxidans in the rotating-drum due to different mixing mechanisms of the two reactors.The biooxidation rate of Fe2＋ in the rotating-drum is higher than that in the stirred-tank at the same content of Al2O3 powder,especially at high solid content.The higher bioactivity of At.ferrooxidans can be maintained for allowing high solid content in the rotating-drum reactor,but its application potential still needs to be verified further by the sulfide bioleaching for the property differences of Al2O3 powder and sulfide minerals.

Synthesis of novel MnO_x@TiO_2 core-shell nanorod catalyst for low-temperature NH_3-selective catalytic reduction of NOx with enhanced SO_2 tolerance

In this study,a MnOx@TiO2 core‐shell catalyst prepared by a two‐step method was used for the low‐temperature selective catalytic reduction of NOx with NH3.The catalyst exhibits high activity,high stability,and excellent N2 selectivity.Furthermore,it displays better SO2 and H2O tolerance than its MnOx,TiO2,and MnOx/TiO2 counterparts.The prepared catalyst was characterized systematically by transmission electron microscopy,high‐resolution transmission electron microscopy,X‐ray diffraction,Raman,BET,X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy,NH3 temperature‐programmed desorption and H2 temperature‐programmed reduction analyses.The optimized MnOx@TiO2 catalyst exhibits an obvious core‐shell structure,where the TiO2 shell is evenly distributed over the MnOx nanorod core.The catalyst also presents abundant mesopores,Lewis‐acid sites,and high redox capability,all of which enhance its catalytic performance.According to the XPS results,the decrease in the number of Mn4+active centers after SO2 poisoning is significantly lower in MnOx@TiO2 than in MnOx/TiO2.The core‐shell structure is hence able to protect the catalytic active sites from H2O and SO2 poisoning.

Recent developments in metal phosphide and sulfide electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction

Oxygen evolution reaction(OER),as an important half‐reaction involved in water splitting,has been intensely studied since the last century.Transition metal phosphide and sulfide‐based compounds have attracted increasing attention as active OER catalysts due to their excellent physical and chemical characters,and massive efforts have been devoted to improving the phosphide and sulfide‐based materials with better activity and stability in recent years.In this review,the recent progress on phosphide and sulfide‐based OER electrocatalysts in terms of chemical properties,synthetic methodologies,catalytic performances evaluation and improvement strategy is reviewed.The most accepted reaction pathways as well as the thermodynamics and electrochemistry of the OER are firstly introduced in brief,followed by a summary of the recent research and optimization strategy of phosphide and sulfide‐based OER electrocatalysts.Finally,some mechanistic studies of the active phase of phosphide and sulfide‐based compounds are discussed to give insight into the nature of active catalytic sites.It is expected to indicate guidance for further improving the performances of phosphide and sulfide‐based OER electrocatalysts.

Removal of SO_2 and NO_x by Pulsed Corona Combined with in situ Ca(OH)2 Absorption

Removal of SO2 and NOx by pulsed corona combined with in situ alkali absorption was experimentally investigated.In the reactor,a plate-wire-plate combination is devised for generating pulsed corona and then alkaline absorbent slurries were introduced into the reactor by a continuous band conveying system to capture the gaseous reaction products.It was found that both SO2 and NO could be removed by corona combined with in situ alkali absorption.The removal of SO2 increased to 75%with the corona discharge,compared with 60%removal only with Ca(OH)2 absorption.About 40%removal of NO was reached by pulsed corona combined with in situ Ca(OH)2 absorption.It was found that SO2 and NO in the gas stream are oxidized to SO3 and NO2 by pulsed corona respectively,and then absorbed by the alkali in the reactor.The removals of SO2 as well as NO were higher with Ca(OH)2 as the absorbent,compared with using CaCO3 or ZnO.

Influence of sulfation on CeO_2-ZrO_2 catalysts for NO reduction with NH_3

CeO2‐ZrO2 (CeZr) and sulfated CeO2‐ZrO2 (S‐CeZr) catalysts were prepared for the selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH3. The CeZr catalysts exhibited higher activity at low temperatures (< 200°C) and lower activity at high temperatures (> 200 °C) than the S‐CeZr catalysts. The sulfation ofCeZr was studied in terms of surface acidity, redox properties and NO adsorption‐desorption bytemperature‐dependent experiments and in situ infrared spectroscopy. S‐CeZr displayed high concentrationsof acidic sites and increased surface acidities, but poor reducibility compared with CeZr.The high acidity of S‐CeZr was attributed to the presence of Br?nsted acid sites, arising mainly fromthe surface sulfates. Because the surface was covered with sulfate species, S‐CeZr showed lower NOadsorption and weaker oxidation ability than CeZr. The adsorption of NH3 on the Br?nsted acid sites restricted the reaction with NO at low temperatures, but the selective catalytic reduction cycle occurred easily at relatively low temperatures (150 °C), and the weakly bound nitrite was partially activated on the S‐CeZr catalyst at relatively high temperatures (300 °C). The catalytic mechanisms for the CeZr and S‐CeZr catalysts at 150 and 300 °C were also studied.

Antioxidant Activity of Isothiocyanate Extracts from Broccoli

Isothiocyanates(ITCs) extracts were prepared from fresh broccoli.Their antioxidant properties were evaluated by using the in vitro bioassays,including superoxide anion radical( 2 O·-) ,hydroxyl radical(HO·-) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydracyl(DPPH·) radical-scavenging methods,lipid peroxidation assay,and reducing power assay.The ITCs extracts exhibited significant dose-dependent antioxidant activities(P<0.01) .Its antioxidant-stability was affected by temperature and storage condition,although it was more stable than vitamin C(Vc) .GC-MS iden-tified sulforaphane in the ITCs extracts.The antioxidant activity of sulforaphane was approximately one tenth to one fifth of that of Vc.Sulforaphane was experimented to be one of dominating contributors to antioxidant capacity of ITCs extracts.However,there was no direct antioxidant activity found for benzyl isothiocyanate(BITC) in vitro. Therefore,it could be concluded that the general group(-N=C=S) was not the essential part for the antioxidant activity of sulforaphane.It is suggested that the ITCs extracts from broccoli can be developed into a promising food additive for healthy food.

Catalytic hydrolysis of carbonyl sulfide over modified coal-based activated carbons by loading metal

A novel type of metal oxide/activated carbon catalyst was prepared by sol-gel method for the hydrolysis of carbonyl sulfide （COS）. The influences of the calcination temperature, additive content （2.5%-10.0% Fe2O3, mass fraction） and the basic density of the activation process were thoroughly investigated. The surface of catalysts was characterized by Boehm titration. The products were characterized by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, X-ray diffractometry （XRD） and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS）. The results show that catalysts with 2.5%-5.0% Fe2O3 after calcining at 500 ℃ have superior activity. The conversion rate of COS increases with increasing the relative density of basic capacity loaded onto activated carbon（AC）, and the activity follows the order： KOH〉Na2CO3 〉NaHCO3. Boehm titration data clearly show that the total acidity increases （from 0.06 to 0.48 mmol/g） and the basic groups decrease （from 0.78 to 0.56 mmol/g） after COS hydrolysis and H2S adsorption. The XPS results show that the product of HzS may be absorbed by the interaction with metal compounds and 02 to form sulfate （171.28 eV） and element sulfur （164.44 eV）, which lead to catalysts poisoning.

STUDY ON THE PHYSICAL CHEMICALPROPERTIES OF FFA-1 ION EXCHANGE FIBER

The physical and chemical properties of FFA-1 ion exchange fiber have beencharacterized with IR spectrum. thermal analysis and SEM means. The PH titrationcurve, swelling rate, mechanical properties, resistance drop of filter layer as well asthe dynamic adsorption for SO2 was determined These experiments provided theessential parameters for the practical application of FFA-1 material in adsorption oftoxic gases.

Enhanced Performance of Denitrifying Sulfide Removal Process by 1,2-Naphthoquinone-4-Sulphonate

The denitrifying sulfide removal(DSR) process with bio-granules comprising both heterotrophic and autotrophic denitrifiers can simultaneously convert nitrate, sulfide and acetate species into di-nitrogen gas, elemental sulfur and carbon dioxide, respectively, at high loading rates. This study has determined that the reaction rate of sulfide oxidized into sulfur could be enhanced in the presence of 1,2-naphthoquinone-4-sulphonate(NQS). The presence of NQS mitigated the inhibition effects of sulfide species on denitrification. Furthermore, the reaction rates of nitrate and acetate to nitrogen gas and CO_2, respectively, were also promoted in the presence of NQS, thereby enhancing the performance of DSR granules. The advantages and disadvantages of applying the NQS-DSR process are discussed.

Acute toxicity of organochlorine insecticide endosulfan to the giant freshwater prawn Macrobrochium rosenbergii

Endosulfan, an organochlorine pesticide, is highly toxic and effective at controlling pests in agriculture, horticulture, and public health programs. In this study, static bioassays were used to evaluate the toxicity of endosulfan to freshwater prawns( Macrobrachium rosenbergii) of various lengths(1.5±0.03,4±0.08, and 7±0.06 cm). Additionally, the activities of peroxidase(POD), acid phosphatase(ACP),alkaline phosphatase, acetylcholinesterase(AChE), and Na + /K +-ATPase were analyzed to refl ect the effects of endosulfan exposure. The 96 h LC 50 of endosulfan for prawns 1.5, 4, and 7 cm long were 1.86, 4.53,and 6.09μg/L, respectively, improved tolerance to endosulfan with growth. The POD activities of test organisms exposed to low concentrations of endosulfan were inhibited, indicating the presence of oxygen damaged tissue. Moreover, a notable decrease in AChE activity was observed due to overstimulation of neurotransmission, which might result in abnormal behavior. The effect caused by endosulfan on phosphatase production in the hepatopancreas of prawns 1.5, 4, and 7 cm long was different because the ability of nonspecifi c immune regulation increased with growth. The 96 h LC 50 values obtained in this study could be used in the formulation of water-quality criteria in China. Moreover, the changes in enzymes activities of M. rosenbergii under stress of endosulfan could be applied in the establishment of early warning indicators for bio-safety.

Background concentrations of reactive gases and the impacts of long-range transport at the Jinsha regional atmospheric background station

Lorentz curve fittings are applied to frequency distributions of the concentrations of O3, CO, NOx and SO2 recorded at the Jinsha regional atmospheric background station （JSH） from June 2006 to July 2007, and the peak concentrations of these species for the different seasons are obtained. The peak concentrations are considered to be representative of different background levels for certain processes. The peak concentrations are compared with the corresponding mean （median） concentrations, and the suitability and limitations of the mean （median） values as the background levels are discussed. The mean （median） values might represent the background concentrations in the region under some circumstances, but in other cases these values often underestimate or overestimate the true background concentrations owing to the transport of pollutants and other factors. The effects of air masses transported from different regions on the pollutant background concentrations are obtained by analyzing the 72-hour backward trajectories of air masses 100m above the ground at JSH, These trajectories are estimated using the HYSPLIT model and then clustered for the measurement period. The spatial distribution and seasonal variations of trajectories and the corresponding mean concentrations of O3, SO〉 NOx and CO for different clusters are analyzed. After filtering the seasonal changes in pollutant concentrations, the relative influences of air masses from different regions are obtained. The results show that JSH can be used to obtain the atmospheric background information of different air masses originating from or passing over the Yangtze River Delta, Central South China and the Jianghan Plain. Air masses from Central China, South China, and the western Yangtze River Delta contribute significantly to O3 at JSH. Air masses from the north and northeast of JSH （i.e., the Jianghan Plain, Huang-Huai Plain and North China Plain） and the south （Central South China） contribute significantly to SO2, CO and NOx concentrations. Air masses originating from the ocean often bring clean air. Air masses originating from high altitudes over northwestern regions often have lower CO and NO3 concentrations, lower relative humidity, and higher concentrations of O3 and SO2.