To improve the conventional electrokinetic remediation of Pb-contaminated soil,the Pb-contaminated soil near a lead acid battery factory in the Pearl River Delta region of China was electrokinetically remedied with po...To improve the conventional electrokinetic remediation of Pb-contaminated soil,the Pb-contaminated soil near a lead acid battery factory in the Pearl River Delta region of China was electrokinetically remedied with polarity exchange technique.The variations in Pb removal efficiency and the soil p H value with the treatment time and the exchange polarity interval were determined.It is found that the removal efficiency of Pb reaches a maximum of 87.7% when the voltage gradient is 1 V/cm and the exchange polarity interval is 48 h.This value is far higher than that obtained with conventional electrokinetic remediation(61.8%).Additionally,the "focusing effect" which appears in the conventional electrokinetic remediation can be avoided,and thus additional chemicals are not needed for the polarity exchange technique.The mechanism of Pb electromigration behavior in soil during the treatment with the polarity exchange technique was described.展开更多
[Objective] To study the remediation efficiency of red mud on Pb, Zn and Cd in the heavy metal contaminated paddy soil of mine area, to clarify its remediation mechanism and fertilizer efficiency on heavy metal contam...[Objective] To study the remediation efficiency of red mud on Pb, Zn and Cd in the heavy metal contaminated paddy soil of mine area, to clarify its remediation mechanism and fertilizer efficiency on heavy metal contaminated soil. [Method] The soil incubation experiment was conducted to study the effect of red mud on the pH values and electrical conductivity (EC), and the remediation efficiency of red mud on lead (Pb), zinc (Zn) and cadmium (Cd) in heavy metal contaminated soil. [Result] Red mud addition reduced the content of exchangeable Pb, Zn and Cd in the soil significantly. Compared with the control, when incubated for 30, 60 and 90 d with the red mud dosage of 4% (W/W), the exchangeable Pb content was decreased by 39.25%, 41.38% and 50.19%; exchangeable Zn content was decreased by 49.26%, 57.32% and 47.16%; and exchangeable Cd content was decreased by 19.53%, 24.06% and 25.70%, respectively. The application of red mud had significant impact on the share of Pb, Zn and Cd contents in five forms, and different amounts of red mud application all reduced the proportion of exchangeable Pb, Zn and Cd to the total Pb, Zn and Cd. In addition, the proportion of exchangeable Pb, Zn and Cd to total Pb, Zn and Cd decreased with the increasing amount of red mud addition. [Conclusion] The study provided references for reasonable application of red mud and reduction of heavy metal pollution in paddy soil.展开更多
The remediation of Pb-contaminated port sediment by biosurfactant from a new isolated Bacillus sp.G1was studied.ThePb removal efficiencies were investigated under multi-levels of water-solid ratio,pH and ionic strengt...The remediation of Pb-contaminated port sediment by biosurfactant from a new isolated Bacillus sp.G1was studied.ThePb removal efficiencies were investigated under multi-levels of water-solid ratio,pH and ionic strength.Result showed thatexchangeable speciation of Pb could be removed by maximum removal capacity of76.8mg/g after leaching.The Langmuir isothermreflected the adsorption process best to fit the experimental adsorption equilibrium data.Fourier transform infrared spectra(FTIR)indicated that C=O and-CH3may be the functional groups.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM)analysis showed that thesurface of the port sediment became much smoother after adsorption interaction,which reflected that the complexation between Pbions and biosurfactant was more stable.The results indicated that the biosurfactant of Bacillus sp.G1could remove Pb effectivelyfrom the Pb-contaminated port sediment(PCPS)and suggested a novel method for PCPS remediation.展开更多
Soil contaminated with typical heavy metals (Pb,Cd,Cu,and Zn) was remedied by using the polymeric aluminum salt coagulants including polyaluminum chloride (PAC) and polyaluminum sulfate (PAS).The remediation efficienc...Soil contaminated with typical heavy metals (Pb,Cd,Cu,and Zn) was remedied by using the polymeric aluminum salt coagulants including polyaluminum chloride (PAC) and polyaluminum sulfate (PAS).The remediation efficiencies are influenced by reaction time,water amount,and dosage of remediation agent.The optimal remediation conditions are as follows:6 h of reaction time,1 kg/kg of water addition amount,and 0.25 kg/kg of remediation agent dosage.After PAC addition,the remediation efficiencies of diethylenetriamine-pentaacetic acid (DTPA)-extractable Pb,Cd,Cu,and Zn reach 88.3%,85.1%,85.4%,and 73.7%,respectively;and those for PAS are 89.7%,88.7%,83.5%,and 72.6%,respectively.The main remediation mechanism of the polymeric aluminum salt may contribute to the ionization and hydrolysis of PAC and PAS.H + released from ionization of polymeric aluminum salt can cause the leaching of heavy metals,while the multinuclear complex produced from hydrolysis may result in the immobilization of heavy metals.For PAC,the immobilization of heavy metals is the main remediation process.For PAS,both leaching and immobilization are involved in the remediation process of heavy metals.展开更多
A polymeric hydroxyl ferric phosphate(PHFP)was prepared by using a byproduct of titanium dioxide containing ferrous sulfate and phosphates under alkaline condition.The PHFP was used to immobilize lead(Pb)and cadmium(C...A polymeric hydroxyl ferric phosphate(PHFP)was prepared by using a byproduct of titanium dioxide containing ferrous sulfate and phosphates under alkaline condition.The PHFP was used to immobilize lead(Pb)and cadmium(Cd)in soils.Fourier transform infrared spectra,X-ray diffraction were applied to revealing the characteristics of PHFP,and the modified Tessier sequential extraction and column leaching experiment with simulated acid rain were used to assess the effectiveness of immobilization of Cd and Pb in soils by PHFP.The results showed that PHFP was indeed a polymer with complicated OH-Fe-P structure and consisted of Fe6(OH)5(H2O)4(PO4)4(H2O)2and Fe25(PO4)14(OH)24.Moreover,the removal rates of DTPA-extractable Cd and Pb in soils reached up to33%and45%,and the water-soluble Cd and Pb decreased by56%and58%,respectively,when PHFP was added in soils at4%dosage.In addition,the immobilization of Cd and Pb contributed to transforming water soluble,exchangeable and carbonate-bonded fractions to Fe and Mn oxides-bonded,organic-bonded and residual fractions.Under leaching with simulated acid rain,Cd and Pb release amount in PHFP amended soil declined by53%and52%,respectively,as compared with non-treated soil.The result implied that PHFP had a potential application for the remediation of Cd-and Pb-contaminated soils.展开更多
Phytoremediation is one of method which can be applied to remediate the contaminated environment. In most cases, microorganisms bacteria and fungi, living in the rhizosphere closely associated with plants, may contrib...Phytoremediation is one of method which can be applied to remediate the contaminated environment. In most cases, microorganisms bacteria and fungi, living in the rhizosphere closely associated with plants, may contribute to mobilize metal ions by increasing the bioavailable fraction. Some studies have evidenced that heavy metal-resistant bacteria can enhance metal uptake by hyperaccumulator plants. Lead-resistant bacteria which could help to increase the lead uptake by Scirpus grossus was isolated and screened. The samples were taken from plant roots after being exposed in a range finding test by spiking analytical grade of Pb(NO3)2 solution in variation of Pb concentrations. The results of rhizobacteria isolation showed that there were several colonies having resistance to grow and survive in contaminated environment even the host plant had withered. Only a few of rhizobacteria colonies were affected by high concentrations of lead exposure during screening test. The screening test was conducted by growing the isolated colonies on plates containing tryptic soy agar (TSA) medium containing of 200, 400 and 600 mg/L Pb solution including the plate with only TSA media without any lead exposure acting as a control medium, and incubating them at 30℃ for 72 hours. Isolation of bacteria from rhizosphere had found 47 colonies including several colonies from the withered plants. These all 47 colonies then become 28 after characterization by using color and colony morphology, followed by Gram stain, catalase, oxidase and motility test. The screening test of lead resistant bacteria colonies resulted 3 groups which is scored high, medium and low. The screened colonies will then be used for further study.展开更多
A hydroponics experiment was aimed at identifying the lead(Pb) tolerance and phytoremediation potential of Moso bamboo(Phyllostachys pubescens) seedlings grown under different Pb treatments. Experimental results i...A hydroponics experiment was aimed at identifying the lead(Pb) tolerance and phytoremediation potential of Moso bamboo(Phyllostachys pubescens) seedlings grown under different Pb treatments. Experimental results indicated that at the highest Pb concentration(400 μmol/L), the growth of bamboo seedlings was inhibited and Pb concentrations in leaves, stems, and roots reached the maximum of 148.8, 482.2, and 4282.8 mg/kg, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the excessive Pb caused decreased stomatal opening, formation of abundant inclusions in roots, and just a few inclusions in stems. The ultrastructural analysis using transmission electron microscopy revealed that the addition of excessive Pb caused abnormally shaped chloroplasts, disappearance of endoplasmic reticulum, shrinkage of nucleus and nucleolus, and loss of thylakoid membranes. Although ultrastructural analysis revealed some internal damage, even the plants exposed to 400 μmol/L Pb survived and no visual Pb toxicity symptoms such as necrosis and chlorosis were observed in these plants. Even at the highest Pb treatment, no significant difference was observed for the dry weight of stem compared with controls. It is suggested that use of Moso bamboo as an experimental material provides a new perspective for remediation of heavy metal contaminated soil owing to its high metal tolerance and greater biomass.展开更多
Aims Soil lead contamination has become increasingly serious and phytoremediation can provide an effective way to reclaim the contaminated soils.This study aims to examine the growth,lead resistance and lead accumulat...Aims Soil lead contamination has become increasingly serious and phytoremediation can provide an effective way to reclaim the contaminated soils.This study aims to examine the growth,lead resistance and lead accumulation of mulberry(Morus alba L.)seedlings at four levels of soil lead contamination with or without biochar addition under normal or alternative partial root-zone irrigation(APRI).Methods We conducted a three-factor greenhouse experiment with biochar(with vs.without biochar addition),irrigation method(APRI vs.normal irrigation)and four levels of soil lead(0,50,200 and 800 mg·kg^(-1)).The performance of the seedlings under different treatments was evaluated by measuring growth traits,osmotic substances,antioxidant enzymes and lead accumulation and translocation.Important Findings The results reveal that mulberry had a strong ability to acclimate to soil lead contamination,and that biochar and APRI synergistically increased the biomass and surface area of absorption root across all levels of soil lead.The seedlings were able to resist the severe soil lead contamination(800 mg·kg^(-1) Pb)by adjusting glutathione metabolism,and enhancing the osmotic and oxidative regulating capacity via increasing proline content and the peroxidase activity.Lead ions in the seedlings were primarily concentrated in roots and exhibited a dose–effect associated with the lead concentration in the soil.Pb,biochar and ARPI interactively affected Pb concentrations in leaves and roots,translocation factor and bioconcentration.Our results suggest that planting mulberry trees in combination with biochar addition and APRI can be used to effectively remediate lead-contaminated soils.展开更多
基金Project(21003054)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2013CXZDA013)supported by the Scientific Research Foundation of the Education Department of Guangdong Province,China
文摘To improve the conventional electrokinetic remediation of Pb-contaminated soil,the Pb-contaminated soil near a lead acid battery factory in the Pearl River Delta region of China was electrokinetically remedied with polarity exchange technique.The variations in Pb removal efficiency and the soil p H value with the treatment time and the exchange polarity interval were determined.It is found that the removal efficiency of Pb reaches a maximum of 87.7% when the voltage gradient is 1 V/cm and the exchange polarity interval is 48 h.This value is far higher than that obtained with conventional electrokinetic remediation(61.8%).Additionally,the "focusing effect" which appears in the conventional electrokinetic remediation can be avoided,and thus additional chemicals are not needed for the polarity exchange technique.The mechanism of Pb electromigration behavior in soil during the treatment with the polarity exchange technique was described.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(50874046)the National High-tech Research and Develop Program of China(863 Program)(2010AA065203)the Science and Technology Project of Education Bureau of Hunan Province,China(08A032)~~
文摘[Objective] To study the remediation efficiency of red mud on Pb, Zn and Cd in the heavy metal contaminated paddy soil of mine area, to clarify its remediation mechanism and fertilizer efficiency on heavy metal contaminated soil. [Method] The soil incubation experiment was conducted to study the effect of red mud on the pH values and electrical conductivity (EC), and the remediation efficiency of red mud on lead (Pb), zinc (Zn) and cadmium (Cd) in heavy metal contaminated soil. [Result] Red mud addition reduced the content of exchangeable Pb, Zn and Cd in the soil significantly. Compared with the control, when incubated for 30, 60 and 90 d with the red mud dosage of 4% (W/W), the exchangeable Pb content was decreased by 39.25%, 41.38% and 50.19%; exchangeable Zn content was decreased by 49.26%, 57.32% and 47.16%; and exchangeable Cd content was decreased by 19.53%, 24.06% and 25.70%, respectively. The application of red mud had significant impact on the share of Pb, Zn and Cd contents in five forms, and different amounts of red mud application all reduced the proportion of exchangeable Pb, Zn and Cd to the total Pb, Zn and Cd. In addition, the proportion of exchangeable Pb, Zn and Cd to total Pb, Zn and Cd decreased with the increasing amount of red mud addition. [Conclusion] The study provided references for reasonable application of red mud and reduction of heavy metal pollution in paddy soil.
基金Project(2016M590348) supported by China Postdoctoral Science FoundationProjects(41301154,41271332) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The remediation of Pb-contaminated port sediment by biosurfactant from a new isolated Bacillus sp.G1was studied.ThePb removal efficiencies were investigated under multi-levels of water-solid ratio,pH and ionic strength.Result showed thatexchangeable speciation of Pb could be removed by maximum removal capacity of76.8mg/g after leaching.The Langmuir isothermreflected the adsorption process best to fit the experimental adsorption equilibrium data.Fourier transform infrared spectra(FTIR)indicated that C=O and-CH3may be the functional groups.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM)analysis showed that thesurface of the port sediment became much smoother after adsorption interaction,which reflected that the complexation between Pbions and biosurfactant was more stable.The results indicated that the biosurfactant of Bacillus sp.G1could remove Pb effectivelyfrom the Pb-contaminated port sediment(PCPS)and suggested a novel method for PCPS remediation.
基金Project(K1201010-61)supported by the Science and Technology Program of Changsha,ChinaProject(51074191)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2012BAC09B04)supported by National Key Technology Research and Development Program,China
文摘Soil contaminated with typical heavy metals (Pb,Cd,Cu,and Zn) was remedied by using the polymeric aluminum salt coagulants including polyaluminum chloride (PAC) and polyaluminum sulfate (PAS).The remediation efficiencies are influenced by reaction time,water amount,and dosage of remediation agent.The optimal remediation conditions are as follows:6 h of reaction time,1 kg/kg of water addition amount,and 0.25 kg/kg of remediation agent dosage.After PAC addition,the remediation efficiencies of diethylenetriamine-pentaacetic acid (DTPA)-extractable Pb,Cd,Cu,and Zn reach 88.3%,85.1%,85.4%,and 73.7%,respectively;and those for PAS are 89.7%,88.7%,83.5%,and 72.6%,respectively.The main remediation mechanism of the polymeric aluminum salt may contribute to the ionization and hydrolysis of PAC and PAS.H + released from ionization of polymeric aluminum salt can cause the leaching of heavy metals,while the multinuclear complex produced from hydrolysis may result in the immobilization of heavy metals.For PAC,the immobilization of heavy metals is the main remediation process.For PAS,both leaching and immobilization are involved in the remediation process of heavy metals.
基金Project(2012GS430203)supported by Science and Technology Program for Public Wellbeing,ChinaProject(51504299)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2015WK3016)supported by Science and Technology Program of Hunan Province,China
文摘A polymeric hydroxyl ferric phosphate(PHFP)was prepared by using a byproduct of titanium dioxide containing ferrous sulfate and phosphates under alkaline condition.The PHFP was used to immobilize lead(Pb)and cadmium(Cd)in soils.Fourier transform infrared spectra,X-ray diffraction were applied to revealing the characteristics of PHFP,and the modified Tessier sequential extraction and column leaching experiment with simulated acid rain were used to assess the effectiveness of immobilization of Cd and Pb in soils by PHFP.The results showed that PHFP was indeed a polymer with complicated OH-Fe-P structure and consisted of Fe6(OH)5(H2O)4(PO4)4(H2O)2and Fe25(PO4)14(OH)24.Moreover,the removal rates of DTPA-extractable Cd and Pb in soils reached up to33%and45%,and the water-soluble Cd and Pb decreased by56%and58%,respectively,when PHFP was added in soils at4%dosage.In addition,the immobilization of Cd and Pb contributed to transforming water soluble,exchangeable and carbonate-bonded fractions to Fe and Mn oxides-bonded,organic-bonded and residual fractions.Under leaching with simulated acid rain,Cd and Pb release amount in PHFP amended soil declined by53%and52%,respectively,as compared with non-treated soil.The result implied that PHFP had a potential application for the remediation of Cd-and Pb-contaminated soils.
文摘Phytoremediation is one of method which can be applied to remediate the contaminated environment. In most cases, microorganisms bacteria and fungi, living in the rhizosphere closely associated with plants, may contribute to mobilize metal ions by increasing the bioavailable fraction. Some studies have evidenced that heavy metal-resistant bacteria can enhance metal uptake by hyperaccumulator plants. Lead-resistant bacteria which could help to increase the lead uptake by Scirpus grossus was isolated and screened. The samples were taken from plant roots after being exposed in a range finding test by spiking analytical grade of Pb(NO3)2 solution in variation of Pb concentrations. The results of rhizobacteria isolation showed that there were several colonies having resistance to grow and survive in contaminated environment even the host plant had withered. Only a few of rhizobacteria colonies were affected by high concentrations of lead exposure during screening test. The screening test was conducted by growing the isolated colonies on plates containing tryptic soy agar (TSA) medium containing of 200, 400 and 600 mg/L Pb solution including the plate with only TSA media without any lead exposure acting as a control medium, and incubating them at 30℃ for 72 hours. Isolation of bacteria from rhizosphere had found 47 colonies including several colonies from the withered plants. These all 47 colonies then become 28 after characterization by using color and colony morphology, followed by Gram stain, catalase, oxidase and motility test. The screening test of lead resistant bacteria colonies resulted 3 groups which is scored high, medium and low. The screened colonies will then be used for further study.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31300520)the Science and Technology Program of Zhejiang Province(No.2014C33043)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LY12C16004)
文摘A hydroponics experiment was aimed at identifying the lead(Pb) tolerance and phytoremediation potential of Moso bamboo(Phyllostachys pubescens) seedlings grown under different Pb treatments. Experimental results indicated that at the highest Pb concentration(400 μmol/L), the growth of bamboo seedlings was inhibited and Pb concentrations in leaves, stems, and roots reached the maximum of 148.8, 482.2, and 4282.8 mg/kg, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the excessive Pb caused decreased stomatal opening, formation of abundant inclusions in roots, and just a few inclusions in stems. The ultrastructural analysis using transmission electron microscopy revealed that the addition of excessive Pb caused abnormally shaped chloroplasts, disappearance of endoplasmic reticulum, shrinkage of nucleus and nucleolus, and loss of thylakoid membranes. Although ultrastructural analysis revealed some internal damage, even the plants exposed to 400 μmol/L Pb survived and no visual Pb toxicity symptoms such as necrosis and chlorosis were observed in these plants. Even at the highest Pb treatment, no significant difference was observed for the dry weight of stem compared with controls. It is suggested that use of Moso bamboo as an experimental material provides a new perspective for remediation of heavy metal contaminated soil owing to its high metal tolerance and greater biomass.
基金funded by the Innovative Foundation of Mulberry and Silkworm Research Institute,Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(16JK005).
文摘Aims Soil lead contamination has become increasingly serious and phytoremediation can provide an effective way to reclaim the contaminated soils.This study aims to examine the growth,lead resistance and lead accumulation of mulberry(Morus alba L.)seedlings at four levels of soil lead contamination with or without biochar addition under normal or alternative partial root-zone irrigation(APRI).Methods We conducted a three-factor greenhouse experiment with biochar(with vs.without biochar addition),irrigation method(APRI vs.normal irrigation)and four levels of soil lead(0,50,200 and 800 mg·kg^(-1)).The performance of the seedlings under different treatments was evaluated by measuring growth traits,osmotic substances,antioxidant enzymes and lead accumulation and translocation.Important Findings The results reveal that mulberry had a strong ability to acclimate to soil lead contamination,and that biochar and APRI synergistically increased the biomass and surface area of absorption root across all levels of soil lead.The seedlings were able to resist the severe soil lead contamination(800 mg·kg^(-1) Pb)by adjusting glutathione metabolism,and enhancing the osmotic and oxidative regulating capacity via increasing proline content and the peroxidase activity.Lead ions in the seedlings were primarily concentrated in roots and exhibited a dose–effect associated with the lead concentration in the soil.Pb,biochar and ARPI interactively affected Pb concentrations in leaves and roots,translocation factor and bioconcentration.Our results suggest that planting mulberry trees in combination with biochar addition and APRI can be used to effectively remediate lead-contaminated soils.