Method to measure tree-ring width,density,elemental composition,and stable carbon and oxygen isotopes using one sample

Tree-ring width(RW),density,elemental com-position,and stable carbon and oxygen isotope(δ^(13)C,δ^(18)O)are widely used as proxies to assess climate change,ecology,and environmental pollution;however,a specific pretreat-ment has been needed for each proxy.Here,we developed a method by which each proxy can be measured in the same sample.First,the sample is polished for ring width meas-urement.After obtaining the ring width data,the sample is cut to form a 1-mm-thick wood plate.The sample is then mounted in a vertical sample holder,and gradually scanned by an X-ray beam.Simultaneously,the count rates of the fluorescent photons of elements(for chemical characteriza-tion)and a radiographic grayscale image(for wood density)are obtained,i.e.the density and the element content are obtained.Then,cellulose is isolated from the 1-mm wood plate by removal of lignin,and hemicellulose.After producing this cellulose plate,cellulose subsamples are separated by knife under the microscope for inter-annual and intra-annual stable carbon and oxygen isotope(δ^(13)C,δ^(18)O)analysis.Based on this method,RW,density,elemental composition,δ^(13)C,and δ^(18)O can be measured from the same sample,which reduces sample amount and treatment time,and is helpful for multi-proxy comparison and combination research.

Organic and Elemental Carbon in Atmospheric Fine Particulate Matter in an Animal Agriculture Intensive Area in North Carolina: Estimation of Secondary Organic Carbon Concentrations

Carbonaceous components contribute significant fraction of fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Study of organic carbon (OC) and elemental carbon (EC) in PM2.5 may lead to better understanding of secondary organic carbon (SOC) formation. This year-long (December 2008 to December 2009) field study was conducted in an animal agriculture intensive area in North Carolina of United States. Samples of PM2.5 were collected from five stations located in an egg production facility and its vicinities. Concentrations of OC/EC and thermograms were obtained using a thermal-optical carbon analyzer. Average levels of OC in the egg production house and at ambient stations were 42.7 μg/m3 and 3.26 - 3.47 μg/m3, respectively. Average levels of EC in the house and at ambient stations were 1.14 μg/m3 and 0.36 - 0.42 μg/m3, respectively. The OC to total carbon (TC) ratios at ambient stations exceeded 0.67, indicating a significant fraction of SOC presented in PM2.5. Principal factor analysis results suggested that possible major source of in-house PM2.5 was from poultry feed and possible major sources of ambient PM2.5 was from contributions of secondary inorganic and organic PM. Using the OC/EC primary ratio analysis method, ambient stations SOC fractions ranged from 68% to 87%. These findings suggested that SOC could appreciably contribute to total PM2.5 mass concentrations in this agriculture intensive area.

Using cemented paste backfill to tackle the phosphogypsum stockpile in China:A down-to-earth technology with new vitalities in pollutant retention and CO_(2) abatement

Phosphogypsum(PG),a hard-to-dissipate by-product of the phosphorus fertilizer production industry,places strain on the biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem functions of storage sites.This pervasive problem is already widespread worldwide and requires careful stewardship.In this study,we review the presence of potentially toxic elements(PTEs)in PG and describe their associations with soil properties,anthropogenic activities,and surrounding organisms.Then,we review different ex-/in-situ solutions for promoting the sustainable management of PG,with an emphasis on in-situ cemented paste backfill,which offers a cost-effective and highly scalable opportunity to advance the value-added recovery of PG.However,concerns related to the PTEs'retention capacity and long-term effectiveness limit the implementation of this strategy.Furthermore,given that the large-scale demand for ordinary Portland cement from this conventional option has resulted in significant CO_(2) emissions,the technology has recently undergone additional scrutiny to meet the climate mitigation ambition of the Paris Agreement and China's Carbon Neutrality Economy.Therefore,we discuss the ways by which we can integrate innovative strategies,including supplementary cementitious materials,alternative binder solutions,CO_(2) mineralization,CO_(2) curing,and optimization of the supply chain for the profitability and sustainability of PG remediation.However,to maximize the co-benefits in environmental,social,and economic,future research must bridge the gap between the feasibility of expanding these advanced pathways and the multidisciplinary needs.

The effect of abiotic stresses on plant C:N:P homeostasis and their mitigation by silicon

In crop plants, various environmental stresses affect the balance of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus(C:N:P), leading to biochemical and physiological alterations and reductions in yield. Silicon(Si) is a beneficial element that alleviates plant stress. Most studies involving silicon have focused on physiological responses, such as improvements in photosynthetic processes, water use efficiency, and antioxidant defense systems. But recent research suggests that stressed plants facing either limited or excessive resources(water, light, nutrients, and toxic elements), strategically employ Si to maintain C:N:P homeostasis, thereby minimizing biomass losses. Understanding the role of Si in mitigating the impact of abiotic stresses on plants by regulating C:N:P homeostasis holds great potential for advancing sustainable agricultural practices in crop production. This review presents recent advances in characterizing the influence of environmental stresses on C:N:P homeostasis, as well as the role of Si in preserving C:N:P equilibrium and attenuating biological damage associated with abiotic stress. It underscores the beneficial effects of Si in sustaining C:N:P homeostasis and increasing yield via improved nutritional efficiency and stress mitigation.

Effect of Cr/Mn segregation on pearlite–martensite banded structure of high carbon bearing steel

The effect of Cr/Mn segregation on the abnormal banded structure of high carbon bearing steel was studied by reheating and hot rolling.With the use of an optical microscope, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, and electron probe microanalyzer, the segregation characteristics of alloying elements in cast billet and their relationship with hot-rolled plate banded structure were revealed.The formation causes of an abnormal banded structure and the elimination methods were analyzed.Results indicate the serious positive segregation of C, Cr, and Mn alloy elements in the billet.Even distribution of Cr/Mn elements could not be achieved after 10 h of heat preservation at 1200℃, and the spacing of the element aggregation area increased, but the segregation index of alloy elements decreased.Obvious alloying element segregation characteristics are present in the banded structure of the hot-rolled plate.This distinct white band is composed of martensitic phases.The formation of this abnormal pearlite–martensite banded structure is due to the interaction between the undercooled austenite transformation behavior of hot-rolled metal and the segregation of its alloying elements.Under the air cooling after rolling, controlling the segregation index of alloy elements can reduce or eliminate the abnormal banded structure.

Effect of stabilizing elements Nb and Ti on the microstructure and properties of low carbon ferritic stainless steel

The effect of stabilizing elements, such as Nb and Ti, on the microstructure and properties of low carbon ferritic stainless steel （FSS） has been investigated. The results of the Thermo-calc simulation have shown that the interstitial elements, such as C and N, may be completely stabilized by the addition of Nb and Ti. With the increase of Nb and Ti contents ,the α ＋ γ two phases gradually transfer to a single α-phase under a high temperature condition ,and the content of the carbide M23 C6 gradually decreases. The microstructure has indicated that the combined addition of Nb and Ti can promote the recrystallization of the band structure and form more uniform equiaxed grains. Also, with the increase of Nb and Ti contents,the elongation, the r-value and the corrosion resistance of cold-rolled and annealed sheets are improved prominently. In comparison with the effect of Ti ,the addition of Nb is more beneficial to the increase of r-value and the corrosion resistance.

Effects of Copper-Zinc Alloy Doped with Rare Earth Elements on Crystal of Calcium Carbonate

A copper-zinc alloy doped with rare earth elements was prepared and the mechanism was demonstrated in a simulating boiler and circulating cooling water with rigidity 1 mmol·L-1. The polar curve and scale inhibiting ability of the alloy was tested by a corrosion measurement system and a scale inhibition evaluation system, respectively. Scale samples were characterized with SEM and XRD. It is found that the transfer of cations could be promoted by doping with proper rare earth elements, and the corrosion potentials descend by 25～126 mV. The results indicated that the copper-zinc alloy doped with rare earth elements has higher scale inhibiting ability of CaCO3. The growth of calcite was affected by zinc ions dissolved because of primary battery reaction, and the transition of calcium carbonate from aragonite to calcite was hampered resulting in the proportion of aragonite to calcite is changed from 1.7∶1 to 2.7∶1.

Origin of Shallow Jurassic Heavy Oils in the Northwestern Margin of the Junggar Basin,NW China:Constraints from Molecular,Isotopic and Elemental Geochemistry

Oil group separation,gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis of saturated hydrocarbons,carbon isotope analysis of fractions and tests on trace elements were all carried out to determine the origin of shallow Jurassic heavy oils in the northwestern margin of the Junggar Basin,northwestern China.Results showed that all the crude oils had been subjected to different degrees of biodegradation,on an order ranging from PM 6 to 9,which yielded many unresolved complex mixtures(UCM)and formed a huge spike in the mass chromatogram(M/Z=85).Two heavy oils from the Karamay area underwent slight biodegradation,characterized by the consistent ratios of biomarker parameters.C_(21)/C_(23)and C_(23)/H of the two samples were 0.81 and 0.85,while G/H,C_(27)/C_(29)and C_(28)/C_(29)were 0.38 and 0.40,0.16 and 0.27,0.87 and 0.86,respectively.The isomerization parameters of terpane and steranes were 0.50-0.53,and 0.48-0.49,respectively.The above geochemical indices indicated that the crude oils in the study area were in the marginally mature stage.The parent materials were a mixture,consisting of bacteria,algae and some higher plants,formed under reducing depositional conditions,which is in agreement with the source rocks of the Fengcheng Formation in the Mahu depression.The carbon isotopic compositions of saturated hydrocarbon,aromatic hydrocarbon,NSO and asphaltene were−31‰−to−30.3‰,−29.5‰to−29.03‰,−29.4‰to−28.78‰and−28.62‰to−28.61‰,respectively.These findings are in agreement with the light carbon isotope of kerogen from the lower Permian Fengcheng Formation.Furthermore,V/Ni and Cr/Mo of all the crude oils were 0.01 to 0.032,0.837 to 10.649,which is in good agreement with the ratios of the corresponding elements of the extracts from the Fengcheng Fm.carbonate source rock.As a result,a two-stage formation model was established:(1)the oil generated from the carbonate source rocks of the Fengcheng Formation migrated to the Carboniferous,Permian and Triassic traps during the Late Triassic,forming the primary oil reservoirs;(2)during the Late Jurassic period,the intense tectonic activity of Yanshan Episode II resulted in the readjustment of early deep primary reservoirs,the escaped oils gradually migrating to the shallow Jurassic reservoir through cross-cutting faults,unconformities and sand body layers.The oils then finally formed secondary heavy oil reservoirs,due to long-term biodegradation in the later stage.Therefore,joint methods of organic,isotopic and element geochemistry should be extensively applied in order to confirm the source of biodegradation oils.

EFFECT OF TRACE ELEMENTS WITH ZERO SELF－INTERACTIONCOEFFICIENT ON CRYSTALLIZATION TEMPERATUREOF IRON CARBON ALLOYS

The effect of trace elements with zero self-interaction coefficient on crystallization temperature of iron carbon alloys was studied and the mathematic equation was developed based on thermodynamics in the present researeh. With the equation developed in this paper, the effects of nitrogen on crystallization temperature of Fe-3.45C-2.15Si0. 16Mn and Fe-3.45C-2. 15Si-0. 80Mn alloys were discussed.

Effect of Fibre Packing on Random Variability of Compressive Strength of Unidirectional Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic

Compression tests on twenty unidirectional(UD) carbon fibre reinforced plastic(CFRP) specimens are conducted, the statistics on the measured compressive strength is calculated, and the fracture surface is characterized. Two types of different fracture surface are experimentally observed, and they are corresponding to very different values on the compressive strength. A finite element(FE) analysis is conducted to investigate the influence of random fibre packing on the compressive strength. And a riks method(provided in ABAQUS software) is applied in FE model to analyze fibre buckling behaviour in the vicinity of compressive failure. The FE analysis agrees well with the experimental observation on the two types of buckling modes and also the partition of compressive strength. It is clearly shown that the random fibre packing lays a significant influence on the random variability of compressive strength of CFRP.

Simulation Analysis on Mechanical Property Characterization of Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Epoxy Composites

Carbon nanotube(CNT)-reinforced composites have ultra-high elastic moduli,low densities,and fibrous structures.This paper presents the multi-scale finite element modeling of CNT-reinforced polymer composites from micro-to macro-scales.The nanocomposites were modeled using representative volume elements(RVEs),and finite element code was written to simulate the modeling and loading procedure and obtain equivalent mechanical properties of the RVEs with various volume fractions of CNTs,which can be used directly in the follow-up simulation studies on the macroscopic model of CNT-reinforced nanocomposites.When using the programming to simulate the deformation and fracture process of the CNT-reinforced epoxy composites,the mechanical parameters and stress-strain curves of the composites on themacro-scale were obtained by endowing the elements of the lattice models withRVE parameters.Tensile experiments of the CNT-reinforced composites were also carried out.The validity of the finite element simulation method was verified by comparing the results of the simulations and experiments.Finite element models of functionally graded CNT-reinforced composites(FG-CNTRC)with different distributions were established,and the tensile and three-point-bending conditions for various graded material models were simulated by the methods of lattice model and birth-death element to obtain the tensile and bending parameters.In addition,the influence of the distribution and volume ratio of the CNTs on the performance of the graded composite material structures was also analyzed.

Seasonal variation of atmospheric elemental carbon aerosols at Zhongshan Station,East Antarctica

Elemental carbon(or black carbon)(EC or BC)aerosols emitted by biomass burning and fossil fuel combustion could cause notable climate forcing.Southern Hemisphere biomass burning emissions have contributed substantially to EC deposition in Antarctica.Here,we present the seasonal variation of EC determined from aerosol samples acquired at Zhongshan Station(ZSS),East Antarctica.The concentration of EC in the atmosphere varied between 0.02 and 257.81 ng·m^(-3)with a mean value of 44.87±48.92 ng·m^(-3).The concentration of EC aerosols reached its peak in winter(59.04 ng·m^(-3))and was lowest(27.26 ng·m^(-3))in summer.Back trajectory analysis showed that biomass burning in southern South America was the major source of the EC found at ZSS,although some of it was derived from southern Australia,especially during winter.The 2019–2020 Australian bush fires had some influence on EC deposition at ZSS,especially during 2019,but the contribution diminished in 2020,leaving southern South America as the dominant source of EC.

EFFECTS OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF AUTO-TEMPERING AND DECOMPOSITION OF MARTENSITE FOR A LOW CARBON Si-Mn-V STEELS

The effect of rare earth metals(REM)on the characteristics of auto-tempering and decomposition of martensite for low-carbon and low-alloy steels(20SiMn2V and 20SiMn2VRE)was investigated using TEM,dilatometer and microhardness test.Results show that both ε.and θ carbides,during auto-tempering, may precipitate from the low-carbon martensite matrix at the same time in the 20SiMn2V steel,however,the precipitation of the ε-carbides can be inhibited by the REM contained in the 20SiMn2 VRE steel,resulting in change of the type of precipitated carbides and decrease of the extent of auto-tempering.The“in-situ”ob- servations show that the decomposition of martensite is also inhibited by the REM contained in the 20SiMn2 VRE steel during low temperature tempering.

Carbon,Nitrogen,and Sulfur Contents in Marine Phytoplankton Cells and Biomass Conversion

In this study,we isolated and cultured phytoplankton along the coast of China and measured the cellular carbon,nitrogen,and sulfur contents under four temperatures.The results showed that the contents of the cellular elements varied widely among different phytoplankton.We found that temperature is one of the important factors affecting the carbon,nitrogen,and sulfur contents in phytoplankton cells;however,the degree of influence of temperature is different for different kinds of phytoplankton.By measuring the nitrogen content in cells,we found that the C:N ratio indirectly measured in the experiment fluctuated in the range of 3.50-8.97,and the average C:N ratio was 5.52.In this experiment,we accurately measured the cell elemental contents at different temperatures and transformed the cell count results into carbon,nitrogen,and sulfur contents to express the biomass.This method ensures that the contribution of species that are small in number but with a large cell volume in biomass is considered.Moreover,this method comprehensively considers the interspecific differences of species and the uneven distribution of elements in phytoplankton cells,which is of significance in the estimation of marine carbon and nitrogen budget.The distribution of nitrogen content in marine phytoplankton can well indicate the marine eutrophication caused by human activities.Climate change can affect the community structure and element composition of marine phytoplankton,meanwhile marine carbon and nitrogen element can regulate the climate to a certain extent.

基于ELPI+研究南昌碳气溶胶粒径分布与肺沉积表面积

掌握气溶胶及碳组分的粒径分布有助于识别来源和探讨形成机制,肺沉积表面积(LDSA)是气溶胶颗粒在人体呼吸道肺泡区沉积的健康风险评估重要指标。2017年12月-2018年11月,利用荷电低压颗粒物采样分析仪(ELPI+)研究南昌室内、外气溶胶和碳组分的粒径分布与LDSA,结果显示,采样期间环境空气混合受体点、道路旁、打印室、学生宿舍的主要空气颗粒物分别为核模态与积聚模态、爱根核模态与核模态、核模态、积聚模态。室外、室内空气颗粒物中有机碳(OC)粒径分布特征相似,为单峰型,峰值出现在0.256~0.382μm;颗粒物中元素碳(EC)的粒径分布在室内呈单峰型,在室外呈多峰型;不同微环境颗粒物OC/EC比值的粒径分布大多呈“L”型,打印室内不同粒径颗粒物OC/EC比值无明显差异,近似呈“—”型。室外空气颗粒物中优势碳组分是OC_(2)、OC_(3)、OC_4和EC_(1),主要源于燃煤排放和机动车尾气,室内空气颗粒物的优势碳组分是OC_(1)、OC_(2)、OC_(3),主要源于香烟燃烧和室外空气渗透。不同微环境颗粒物的LDSA有差异,室外混合受体点、道路旁和室内打印室、学生宿舍的LDSA日均值分别为49.0、10.9、29.9和31.0μm^(2)/cm^(3);在有明显贡献源(如打印机工作或香烟燃烧)的室内环境中,特别是香烟燃烧的影响下,短时间内颗粒物LDSA非常高,超过环境空气颗粒物LDSA的最高值;道路旁空气中小于100 nm颗粒的LDSA占比高,存在香烟燃烧的室内100~600 nm粒径颗粒物的LDSA占比高。

氮化碳改性材料在光催化降解抗生素中的应用

作为具有可诱发菌群抗药性等特殊生态效应的典型新污染物,抗生素的去除技术近年来备受关注。然而传统的水处理方法很难有效去除水中的微量抗生素,对生态环境、饮用水安全造成了威胁。光催化技术因具有反应条件温和、成本低、降解效率高且去除彻底等优势在抗生素的降解方面具有广泛的应用前景。氮化碳(CN)材料作为一种具有可见光响应的非金属光催化剂一直是光催化领域的研究热点。然而,纯CN存在太阳光吸收不足、表面积小和光生电子空穴对快速复合等问题,导致光催化活性低。通过元素掺杂和与其他材料形成异质结等改性策略可以有效改善CN的光催化性能,增强材料的光吸收,促进光生载流子的分离和传输。本文综述了CN改性光催化剂在其设计、光生载流子分离/转移机制及在抗生素光催化降解方面的重要进展,总结和展望了开发先进CN改性光催化剂的方向。

城市低碳转型背景下绿色交通内涵解析与发展路径

发展绿色交通是贯彻落实生态文明思想和国家绿色发展战略、实现“双碳”目标、促进城市交通系统可持续发展、引导城市低碳转型的关键举措。针对当前绿色交通实践工作主要聚焦于交通工具或交通设施的局限性,提出绿色交通的内涵是基于以人为本、高质量和可持续发展理念,以追求低能耗、低排放为核心目标,同时满足交通与城市发展协调、交通运输效率和效益改善以及人民群众出行品质提升的发展新范式。基于全生命周期、全要素系统发展路径,从交通运输节能降碳、高品质服务人的需求和塑造低耗城市空间形态3个方面提出发展绿色交通的措施建议,助力城市加快实现“双碳”目标。

多维视角下乡村社区空间减碳策略综述

乡村是我国实现双碳目标的重要场域,但其社区层面的空间低碳策略在理论探索与实践验证方面尚存在诸多不足。为进一步明确乡村社区空间减碳路径,有必要厘清相关领域研究现状进展,识别未来研究方向。本文针对乡村社区空间减碳领域进行政策梳理和文献综述,从规划、景观、建筑的多维视角梳理了研究进展并识别当前研究不足。研究综述的结果突出了强化多维视角、完善数据框架、量化生态价值、深化数字赋能及注重文脉保护等未来极具潜力的研究方向。研究成果有助于在双碳目标的扎实推进中挖掘更多的乡村力量,为乡村社区低碳转型提供参考。

“双碳”愿景下CO_(2)驱强化采油封存技术工程选址指标评价

在国家能源安全和“双碳”战略愿景下,CO_(2)驱强化采油封存技术(CO_(2)-EOR)因能助力油气行业转型发展,成为“低碳化”乃至“负碳化”的首选技术和最现实的选择。无论是实验、数值模拟还是现场实践,目前国内外学者对CO_(2)-EOR研究侧重于CO_(2)作为高效的驱油“催化剂”本身及油藏CO_(2)-EOR适应性认识,对于工程选址评价缺乏统一标准和系统研究。在充分调研国内外文献的基础上,结合中国CO_(2)-EOR应用进展和工程实践,明确了CO_(2)-EOR工程选址可行性评价所需的通用依据,指出了CO_(2)-EOR工程选址遵循“CO_(2)封存与驱油双统一”、安全性、经济性的专属性原则,并从CO_(2)-EOR工程选址的地质、工程、安全、经济4个要素开展了较详尽系统的研究,定性-定量构建了“4+8+27”CO_(2)-EOR工程选址三级指标评价体系(GESE),以期为油藏开展CO_(2)-EOR工程选址提供借鉴,助力中国碳减排技术的应用与发展。