Distribution of Heavy Metals in the Marine Sediments of Various Sites in Karaichalli Island,Tuticorin, Gulf of Mannar,India

The study of heavy metals in the sediments of coral islands is significant in understanding the distribution levels and the cause of anthropogenic impacts along the marine environment. A large number of heavy metals is discharged through domestic and industrial effluents along the coastal area of the southeast coast of India. In this work the sediments from Karaichalli island of Tuticorin were collected and the samples subjected to a total digestion technique and major and trace elements concentration estimated. To interpret and assess the contamination status for heavy metals in sediments, four metal pollution indices were assessed using a enrichment factor, a geo-accumulation index, contamination factor and pollution load index. The results were treated with SPSS 16.0 software for statistical analysis like Correlation matrix and Principal component analysis. The average metal accumulation levels in coral samples of the study area is in the following order: Fe > Mn > Zn > Cu > Ni > Pb > Cr > Cd > As > Co.

     

Selective sorption of heavy metal on phosphorylated sago starch‐extraction residue

The phosphorylated sago starch‐extraction residue (P‐SR) was produced for the removal of heavy metal from wastewater. The phosphoric ester in the phosphorylated residue was evaluated by means of infrared microspectrometry and solid‐state NMR. In this study, the phosphorus contents of produced P‐SR, phosphorylated cellulose (P‐C), and phosphorylated sago starch were 31.7, 34.2, and 4.6 mg/g, respectively. The phosphorus contents of P‐C and sago starch were clearly different because of the difference of each structure. The maximum sorption capacities of heavy metals (cadmium, lead, copper, and zinc) in single heavy metal sorption on P‐SR were 0.20, 0.25, 0.36, and 0.24 mmol/g (Cu > Pb > Zn > Cd), respectively. On the other hand, the amount of sorbed heavy metals in coexisted heavy metal sorption on P‐SR followed the order of Pb > Cu > Cd > Zn that was different from the relations of maximum sorption capacities for individual heavy metals. The heavy metal sorption behavior in single and coexisted heavy metal solution for P‐SR were different and P‐SR showed the intrinsic heavy metal sorption affinity, called as selective sorption. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012     

Packed-bed columns with dye-affinity microbeads for removal of heavy metal ions from aquatic systems

A dye ligand Cibacron Blue F3GA, was covalently coupled with polyhydroxyethylmethacrylate (PHEMA) microbeads in the 150–200 μm particle size range. The sorbent carrying 22.3 μmol Cibacron Blue F3GA per gram of polymer was then used to remove Pb(II), Cd(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) from aqueous solutions in a packed-bed column system. Heavy metal ion adsorption capacity of the column was investigated as a function of heavy metal ion-bearing solution flow rate and the inlet heavy metal ion concentration. The maximum metal ion uptake values found were: 80.60, 96.98, 78.36, 103.98 μmol/g polymer for Pb(II), Cd(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II), respectively. The heavy metal adsorption capacity of the microbeads decreased with an increase in the circulation rate of aqueous solution. The order of affinity based on molar uptake was Zn(II)>Cd(II)>Pb(II)>Cu(II). Removal percentages of heavy metals related to flow time were determined for different flow rates and initial metal ion concentrations. It was observed that PHEMA microbeads carrying Cibacron Blue F3GA can be regenerated by washing with a solution of nitric acid (0.05 M). The desorption ratio was as high as 98.5%.     

Investigation of Heavy Metal Ion Adsorption Characteristics of Poly(N,N Dimethylamino Ethylmethacrylate) Hydrogels

Abstract

In this study, Poly(N,N dimethyl‐amino ethylmethacrylate) (Poly(DMAEMA)) hydrogels with varying compositions were prepared in the form of rods by irradiating ternary mixtures of N,N‐dimethylamino ethylmethacrylate/ethyleneglycoldimethacrylate/water with gamma rays at ambient temperature. Swelling studies of poly (DMAEMA) hydrogels were performed at different pH values and maximum swelling values reached at pH 2. The adsorption characteristics of Pb(II), Cd(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cu(II), and Co(II) ions to poly(N,N dimethylamino ethylmethacrylate) hydrogels were investigated by a batch process. The order of affinity based on amount of metal ion uptake was found as follows: Cu(II)>Zn(II)?Co(II)>Pb(II) >> Ni(II)>Cd(II). In the adsorption studies of Cu(II), Zn(II), Co(II), Pb(II), Ni(II), and Cd(II) ions the Langmuir type adsorption isotherms were observed for all gel systems.     

Study of heavy metal removal from heavy metal mixture using the CCD method

The central composite design (CCD) technique was used to study the effect of the native species Lemna gibba on the removal heavy metals from the mixture of heavy metals, and understand their impact on the process. The effects of Cd, Cr, Cu, Zn, and Ni cations, incubation period and fronds number on heavy metals removal (Cd, Cr, Cu, Zn, and Ni) were studied, and the results were statistically analyzed using JMP 9.0.2 (SAS Institute) software. The analysis aimed at giving a mathematical model that shows the influence of each variable. Each factor has a distinct effect on heavy metal removal. High correlation was found between the experimental and predicted results, reflected by R² (coefficient of determination).     

垃圾焚烧底渣中重金属的研究

采用Tessier四步分级提取法对垃圾焚烧飞灰中的4种重金属(锌、镍、铜、镉)的化学形态进行了研究。结果表明,金属Cd主要以底渣态的形式存在(占总镉质量的61.22%~62.41%),Ni,Zn以底渣态和铁锰氧化态为主,Cu主要以有机结合态为主(占总铜质量的60.97%~62.29%)。同时4种金属的生物有效性由高到低顺序依次为Ni,Cd,Zn,Cu。     

微波消解ICP-AES法评估蔬菜重金属污染情况

采用微波消解法对惠州市五个县区采集的71个蔬菜样品进行前处理,用ICP-AES测定蔬菜中As、Cd、Cr、Cu、Ni、Pb、Zn等7种元素含量,并对五个县区蔬菜重金属污染情况进行统计分析。结果表明:五县区蔬菜主要受Cd和Zn的污染,As、Cr、Cu、Ni、Pb等含量均未超过国家限量标准,叶菜类蔬菜重金属含量相对较高,瓜果类及卷心类蔬菜重金属含量比较低。     

Solid Phase Extraction and Preconcentration of Trace Heavy Metal Ions in Natural Water with 2,2′‐Dithiobisaniline Modified Amberlite XAD‐2

Abstract

A solid phase extraction and preconcentration methodology utilizing a new chelating resin is described for the separation of Cd, Ni, Co, Cu, and Zn. The chelating resin matrix was prepared by covalently linking 2,2′‐dithiobisaniline synthesized from 2‐aminothiophenol with the benzene ring of polystyrene‐divinylbenzene resin Amberlite XAD‐2 through a –N?N– group. Its adsorption and preconcentration behavior for Cd, Ni, Co, Cu, and Zn in aqueous solution was studied using batch and column procedures in detail. The newly designed resin quantitatively adsorbs Cd, Ni, Co, Cu, and Zn above pH 5.0. Subsequent elution with 2 M HCl readily strips the sorbed metal ions from the resin. The sorption capacity is 360, 230, 170, 200, and 150 mol g^?1 for Cd, Ni, Co, Cu, and Zn, respectively. Their preconcentration factors are 80–200. The time for 80% sorption was less than 10 min for all five metal ions. The effects of electrolytes on the preconcentration were also investigated with the recoveries >95%. The procedure was validated by analysis of a standard reference river sediment material (GBW 08301 China). The developed method was successively utilized for the determination of Cd, Ni, Co, Cu, and Zn in tap water and river water by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS) after column SPE and preconcentration. The 3σ detection limits for these metal ions were found to be 0.10, 0.34, 0.42, 0.16, and 0.52 g L^?1, respectively. The relative standard deviation was <10% for the determination of 10 g each of Cd, Ni, Co, Cu, and Zn in a 100 mL water sample.     

Removal of heavy metals from wastewater using magnetic nanocomposites: Analysis of the experimental conditions

This contribution provides insight on the elimination of heavy metals from water resources using magnetic separation. Nanocomposites based on magnetite and chitosan were prepared. An exhaustive characterization of the magnetic adsorbents was developed. Adsorption assays were performed in batch using Cu, Zn, Cd, and Cr as model heavy metals. The efficiency of magnetic adsorbents followed the order: Cu > Cd > Zn > Cr, with maximum values of 188, 159, 72, and 46 mg of Me/g of nanocomposite, respectively. Kinetics and mechanistic issues were studied. The magnetic materials were efficient for five to eight cycles using Cu(II),Cd(II), and Cr(VI).     

EXTRACTION OF COPPER,CADMIUM AND RELATED METALS WITH POLY(SODIUM ACRYLATE - ACRYLIC ACID)HYDROGELS.

ABSTRACT

The extraction of copper, cadmium and related metals (M²⁺) with poly(sodium acrylate - acrylic acid) PAA hydrogels has been studied. pH variations are consistent with a cation exchange process. Saturation of the gel is achieved for a metal/carboxylate ratio R ≈ 1/2 and a gel swelling of ≈ 40 which is that of the uncharged gel : (-COO)₂M complexes are expected to be formed, but also complexes of higher stoichiometry (R = 1/3 for Cu and Cd, R = 1/4 for Pb) at low metal concentrations. The selectivity is that observed in liquid-liquid extraction of metal cations with fatty carboxylic acids (Pb > Cu > Cd > Zn > Ni ≈ Co). Metal stripping from the gel is readily achieved by washing with 0.1 M HNO₃. PAA hydrogel extraction allows to remove cadmium from a diluted aqueous solution down to a final concentration of 5 ppb.     

Adsorption Behavior of Iminodiacetic Acid Type of Chelating Gel Prepared from Waste Paper

Abstract

Adsorption gel was prepared from waste recycled paper by immobilizing iminodiacetic acid (IDA) functional group by chemical modification. The gel exhibited good adsorption behavior for a number of metal ions viz. Cu(II), Pb(II), Fe(III), Ni(II), Cd(II), and Co(II) at acidic pH. The order of selectivity was found to be as follows: Cu(II)>Pb(II)>Fe(III)>Ni(II)～Cd(II)～Co(II). From the adsorption isotherms, the maximum adsorption capacity of the gel for both Cu(II) and Pb(II) was found to be 0.47 mol/kg whereas that for Cd(II) was 0.24 mol/kg. A continuous flow experiment for Cd(II) showed that the gel can be useful for pre‐concentration and complete removal of Cd(II) from aqueous solution.     

Removal of Heavy Metals and Other Cations from Wastewater Using Zeolites

Abstract

Zeolites from abundant natural deposits were investigated by the Bureau of Mines for efficiently cleaning up mining industry wastewaters. Twenty-two zeolites were analyzed by X-ray diffraction and inductively coupled plasma analysis (ICP). These included clinoptilolite, mordenite, chabazite, erionite, and phillipsite. The zeolites were primarily in the sodium or calcium form, but potassium and magnesium counter ions were also present. Bulk densities of a sized fraction (minus 40, plus 65 mesh) varied from 0.48 to 0.93 g/cc. Heavy metal ion exchange loading values on two clinoptilolites ranged from 1.6 meq/g for lead to 0 meq/g for mercury in single ion tests. The selectivity series was determined to be Pb>Cd>Cs>Cu(II)>Co(II)>Cr(III)>Zn>Ni(II)>Hg(II). Sodium was the most effective exchangeable ion for ion exchange of heavy metals. Wastewater from an abandoned copper mine in Nevada was used to test the effectiveness of clinoptilolite for treating a multiion wastewater. Aluminum, Fe(III), Cu(II), and Zn in the copper mine wastewater were removed to below drinking water standards, but Mn(II) and Ni(II) were not. Calcium and NH₄ were absorbed preferentially to all heavy metal cations except Pb. Adsorbed heavy metals were eluted from zeolites with 3-pct NaCl solution. Heavy metals were concentrated in the eluates up to 30-fold relative to the waste solution. Anions were not adsorbed by the zeolites.     

Synergistic effects in the solvent extraction of some divalent metals by mixtures of versatic 10 acid and pyridinecarboxylate esters

Pyridinecarboxylate esters were found to cause appreciable synergistic shifts in the pH₅₀ values for the extraction of some divalent base metals by solutions of Versatic 10 acid in xylene. For n-octyl 3-pyridinecarboxylate, the synergistic shifts decreased in the order Ni > Co > Cd > Cu ≈ Fe > Mn > Zn, and for the commercial extractant Acorga DS5443A in the order Ni > Cu > Co > Fe > Cd > Mn > Zn. No synergistic effects were observed for divalent lead, calcium and magnesium. On the basis of the pH₅₀ values obtained, several possible practical metal separations are suggested. No loss of metal-loading capacity was found when the organic phases were contacted with 1 M sulphuric acid for prolonged periods at 30°C. The effect of changes in the structure of a series of isomeric octyl pyridinecarboxylates is reported for one of the smaller cations studied (copper), as well as for one of the larger cations (cadmium).     

合肥市南淝河表层沉积物重金属污染评价

对合肥市南淝河表层沉积物中重金属污染状况进行采样调查,选取了8个采样点,测定了沉积物中Cr、Cd、Pb、Ni、Zn、Cu 6种重金属的含量,并采用地质累积指数法和Hakanson潜在生态风险指数法对其污染程度进行分析评价。地质累积指数评价结果表明:南淝河6种重金属的生态风险等级由强至弱依次为Cd、Zn、Cu、Ni、Pb、Cr;生态风险指数评价结果显示:在南淝河沉积物重金属中,Cd存在一定的潜在生态风险,Cr、Pb、Ni、Zn、Cu均处于轻微等级,重金属生态风险等级由强至弱依次为Cd、Cu、Ni、Pb、Zn、Cr,多数采样点的沉积物重金属综合潜在生态风险等级处于轻微级,个别采样点达到了中等甚至强生态风险等级。     

Cysteine-metal affinity chromatography: determination of heavy metal adsorption properties

Various adsorbent materials have been reported in the literature for heavy metal removal. We have developed a novel approach to obtain high metal sorption capacity utilising cysteine containing adsorbent. Metal complexing aminoacid-ligand cysteine was immobilised onto poly(hydroxyethylmethacrylate) (PHEMA) microbeads. PHEMA-cysteine affinity microbeads containing 0.318 mmol cysteine/g were used in the removal of heavy metal ions (i.e. copper, lead and cadmium) from aqueous media containing different amounts of these ions (50–400 mg/l for Pb(II) and Cd(II), 25–60 mg/l for Cu(II)) and at different pH values (4.0–7.0). The maximum adsorption capacity of heavy metal ions onto the cysteine-containing microbeads under non-competitive conditions were 0.259 mmol/g for Pb(II), 0.330 mmol/g for Cd(II) and 0.229 mmol/g for Cu(II). The affinity order was observed as follows: Cd(II)>Pb(II)>Cu(II). The competitive adsorption capacities of the heavy metals were 0.260 mmol/g for Cd(II) and 0.120 mmol/g for Cu(II). Pb(II) adsorption onto cysteine-immobilised microbeads was zero under competitive conditions. The affinity order was as follows: Cd(II)>Cu(II)>Pb(II). The formation constants of cysteine–metal ion complexes have been investigated applying the method of Ruzic. The calculated value of stability constants were 1.75×10⁴ l/mol for Pb(II)–cysteine complex and 4.35×10⁴ l/mol for Cd(II)–cysteine complex and 1.39×10⁴ l/mol for Cu(II)–cysteine complex. PHEMA microbeads carrying cysteine can be regenerated by washing with a solution of hydrochloric acid (0.05 M). The maximum desorption ratio was greater than 99%. These PHEMA microbeads are suitable for repeated use for more than three adsorption–desorption cycles without considerable loss in adsorption capacity.     

Hexafunctional poly(propylene glycol) based hydrogels for the removal of heavy metal ions

Two types of degradable poly(propylene glycol) (PPG) hydrogels that are suitable for the absorption of heavy metals have been presented. The PPG‐O‐P(O)Cl₂ fragments obtained by treating hexafunctional PPG with phosphorous oxychloride (POCl₃) react with 1,3‐propanediamine (PDA; Gel‐1 ) or PDA together with 1,2‐ethanedithiol ( Gel‐2 ), to yield cross‐linked and water‐swellable hydrogels in a one‐pot method. This protocol for the fabrication of PPG hydrogels exhibits promising advantages over prior methods including a short reaction time, mass‐production, easy separation, and high yield. A series of heavy metal ions were employed to test the adsorptive properties of the hydrogels. Gel‐2 shows better adsorption capacity than Gel‐1 for all the metal ions and the metal ions adsorption efficiency of the two types of hydrogels is in the order of Fe(III) > Pb(II) > Cd(II) > Zn(II) > Cu(II) > Ni(II) > Co(II) > Hg(II). The amounts of metal ions adsorbed increases with metal ion concentration and hydrogel dosage, but decreases with temperature. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014 , 131, 40610.     

添加剂对污泥焚烧过程中重金属迁移特性的影响

利用管式炉研究了Cl、S、P对重金属迁移特性的影响,研究结果表明：C促进了重金属Cd、Pb、Zn、Cu的挥发,而对重金属Ni、Cr的挥发特性影响不大;S对重金属的挥发特性影响不大,在一定程度上抑制霞金属Zn、Cd、Ni的挥发,而对重金属Pb则促进其挥发;P对不同重金属的挥发特性影响不同,随着P含量的增加,重金属Cr和Ni的挥发的挥发率逐渐增大,而重金属Cd、Pb和Zn的挥发率逐渐降低。     

利用响应面法优化皂角苷浸提飞灰中重金属的处理条件

通过响应面法对皂角苷浸提飞灰中Cu、Zn、Pb和Cd 4种重金属的实验条件进行优化,选取pH、皂角苷浓度、离子强度、温度、时间和固液比6个因素进行中心组合设计,使用design-expert8.0软件进行数据拟合,建立了Cu、Zn、Pb和Cd去除总量的工艺数学模型,通过方差分析得到6个因素对浸提液中4种重金属去除总量的主效应关系为： pH>固液比>离子强度>皂角苷浓度>温度>时间。对重金属去除总量数据进行design-expert8.0软件优化,得到皂角苷浓度为41.2g·L^-1、时间为13.54 h、离子强度为0.64 mol·L^-1、pH为2、固液比为1%和温度为23.4℃时,重金属总去除量达最大值,Cu、Zn、Pb和Cd的去除率分别达到55.12%、6.20%、17.80%和78.11%。     

污泥热水解处理过程重金属的迁移转化与风险评价

通过分析污泥热水解处理过程中重金属含量与形态的变化，考察不同温度（120~200℃）和不同处理时间（15~90min）对污泥中重金属（Cr、Mn、Ni、Cu、Cd、Pb）迁移转化和环境风险的影响，并对污泥热水解过程中理化参数[挥发性固体（VS）、溶解性蛋白质、多糖、溶解性化学需氧量（SCOD）、碱度、NH₄⁺-N和pH]与重金属生物可利用性变化的相关性进行了分析。结果表明，热水解处理后污泥得到有效破解，部分重金属释放进入液相，但大部分重金属仍残留在固相中。固相中Cr和Mn含量在处理温度较高时（≥180℃）较原泥升高，其他重金属含量均低于原泥。热水解处理后大部分重金属（除Pb外）弱酸提取态占比随处理温度升高和处理时间延长呈下降趋势，且处理后污泥中Cr、Ni、Cu、Cd和Pb残渣态占比明显上升。具有生物有效性重金属含量与污泥NH{}_{\mathrm{4}}^{+}-N、SCOD、溶解性蛋白质、VS等指标变化有较强相关性。单个重金属生态风险变化与重金属迁移转化密切相关，污泥重金属总潜在生态风险RI在热水解处理后显著降低。     

Content, mobility and transfer behavior of heavy metals in MSWI bottom ash in Zhejiang province, China

Municipal solid waste incinerator (MSWI) bottom ash samples were taken from six cities of Zhejiang province, where 1/4 incinerators of China were located. The samples were instrumentally analyzed to detect the content of heavy metals. Sequential extraction procedure (SEP) was adopted to characterize the mobility and environmental impact of heavy metals. And the transfer coefficients of heavy metals from the input MSW to the bottom ash during the incineration were also calculated. It showed that the average content of Zn, Mn, Cu, Pb and Cr in the bottom ash exceeded 300 mg/kg, which was much higher than that in the soils. SEP results showed that although the residue fraction was the primary fraction of the heavy metals in the bottom ash, there were still 1.84 mg of Cd, 86.21 mg of Cu, 83.46 mg of Pb and 939.46 mg of Zn in 1 kg bottom ash having the potential of leaching, which indicated a great threat to the surrounding environment. The result of coefficients calculation revealed that almost all the Cu, Cr, Mn and Ni in the input MSW were transferred to the bottom ash during the incineration. Bottom ash was also the main destination of Cd, Co, As, Mo, Pb and Zn though considerable amounts of those metals were transferred to the raw gas.