ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
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2019
·Vol. 26
·期 20
·20277-20285
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IF 2.914
Tang Zhi,Li Yilian,Yang Zhe,Liu Danqing,Tang Min,Yang Sen,Tang Ye
The sorption/desorption behaviors of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) on soil organic matter (SOM) have a significant influence on their fate and bioavailability in soil. Humic acid (HA) is a major fraction of SOM. And due to its various structural properties and chemical composition, the sorption/desorption characteristics and mechanisms of HA are diverse for organic contaminants. In this study, batch experiments were conducted to investigate the sorption/desorption behavior of benzene on HA at different conditions (temperature, pH, and ionic strength). The particle size of HA increased at lower initial pH which promoted sorption capacity for benzene, illustrating that HA with larger particle size may develop preferential chemical conformation for benzene sorption at lower pH. Sorption isotherms indicated that the sorption of benzene on HA is an exothermic and spontaneous physical process. And kinetic studies showed that the sorption of benzene on HA is controlled by the diffusion process and the availability of sorption sites. Meanwhile, weak sorbent-sorbate interaction is presented in the desorption experiment. There was no obvious effect of ionic strength on benzene sorption, suggesting that the sorption process is not controlled by ion-exchange or electrostatic interaction. Combined with FTIR analysis, the hydrophobic partitioning and π-π conjugative interaction are the possible sorption mechanisms of benzene on HA.
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Polymers
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2019
·Vol. 11
·期 6
·962
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IF 3.164
Jifu Du,Zhen Dong,Yuxuan Pi,Xin Yang,Long Zhao
Two kinds of cotton linter-based adsorbents were synthesized by grafting dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) on cotton linter via radiation grafting polymerization, followed by further quaternization (QCL) or protonation (PCL). The effect of radiation dose and monomer concentration on grafting yield was optimized. The synthesized adsorbents were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FT-IR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The adsorption behaviors of the two adsorbents toward humic acid (HA) were investigated and discussed. pH effect studies showed that QCL was pH-independent, whereas PCL was just suitable for HA adsorption with pH < 6. The adsorption kinetics of the PCL and QCL adsorbent for HA removal were better described by pseudo-second-order kinetic mode and reached equilibrium in 40 min. The adsorption isotherms of the PCL and QCL adsorbent were well fitted with both Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models, for which adsorption capacity reached 250 mg/g and 333 mg/g at pH 6, respectively. XPS analysis revealed the ratio of two amino group species at different pH, suggesting that the interaction mechanism of the adsorbent and HA was electrostatic adsorption.Keywords:cotton linter;humic acid;adsorption;radiation grafting
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材料科学
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ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
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2021
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IF 8.198
Yafu Tang,Yuechao Yang,Shanmin Hou,Dongdong Cheng,Yuanyuan Yao,Shugang Zhang,Jiazhuo Xie,Xiaoqi Wang,Xiaoxiao Ma,Zhen Yu,Shan Li
Iron (Fe) chelated by water-soluble humic substances can effectively overcome plant micronutrient deficiencies. However, the traditional synthesis methods are often complex, expensive, and thus not applicable to large-scale industrial productions. In this work, an ecofriendly and multifunctional Fe–humic acid (HA) complex was successfully prepared through simply ball milling lignite with double-shelled Fe–N hollow mesoporous carbon microspheres (DS–Fe–N–HC). The novel DS–Fe–N–HC was synthesized using a simple strategy and was first applied in activating HA from lignite by solid-phase ball milling to attain the water-soluble HA–iron fertilizer (WHIF). The physicochemical properties of the DS–Fe–N–HC nanocomposites and WHIF were systematically characterized by a series of techniques. A traditional Fe–HA complex is mainly obtained by mixing HA and iron ions, which has poor water solubility because HA is not activated. In comparison to samples prepared with other methods, WHIF contained more stable water-soluble HA. Furthermore, the as-obtained WHIF had higher amounts of proteins and amino sugar tannin as evidenced in FT-ICR MS analysis. Moreover, WHIF contributed to higher activities in chlorophyll content, height, steam diameter, and biomass of peanuts than other samples. The results demonstrate that WHIF is effective in reducing symptoms of iron deficiency in peanuts, which can be attributed to its iron-based compounds and water-soluble HA. The findings of this study provide a promising, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solution to mitigate iron deficiency and promote the growth of peanuts for large-scale agriculture production.
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农业科学
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植物营养学
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WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2024
·Vol. 90
·期 10
·2947-2960
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IF 2.5
Tang Zhi,Yang Sen,Li Yilian,Du Juan,Xiong Yangfu,Fu Shengbo
View large Download slide View large Download slide Close modal Due to rapid urbanization and industrialization, combined pollution caused by BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene) and heavy metals has become ubiquitous in soils, which would pose serious health risks to humans. However, the effects of heavy metals on the sorption and desorption behaviors of BTEX have not been fully elucidated. In this study, the effects of Cu 2+ and Pb 2+ ions on the sorption and desorption of benzene onto humic acids and black carbons were investigated. The results showed that Cu 2+ and Pb 2+ ions significantly reduced the sorption capacity, slowed down the sorption rate, and made the desorption less hysteretic of benzene on both humic acids and black carbons. Furthermore, the inhibitory effects by Pb 2+ were significantly stronger than those of Cu 2+ . By combining the results of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and the site energy distribution model, it can be speculated that the hydration shells of Cu 2+ and Pb 2+ ions partially cover the surface of humic acids and black carbons, blocking their micropores and shielding sorption sites, consequently inhibiting the sorption of benzene. This study highlights that coexisting metal cations can significantly influence the fate of BTEX in soils. The coexistence of Cu 2+ and Pb 2+ ions inhibits benzene sorption and makes desorption less hysteretic onto humic acids (HAs) and black carbon (BCs). The hydration shells of Cu 2+ and Pb 2+ ions hinder the interaction between benzene molecules and the sorption sites. The adsorbed Cu 2+ and Pb 2+ ions block the pores of HAs and BCs and inhibit the pore-filling process of benzene.
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Environmental Science-Water Research & Technology
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2020
·Vol. 6
·期 10
·2766-2775
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IF 3.449
Huan Qi,Qing Lin,Mengyi Chen,Xiaobin Liao,Jie Chen,Fei Li,Baoling Yuan
Daminozide (DMNZD) has been found to be an important ozone-reactive N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) precursor; however, the influence of humic acid (HA) on NDMA formation from daminozide during ozonation is unclear. In this study, the impacts of HA on NDMA formation from daminozide at various oxidation conditions (ozone dosages, pH) and other water components (bicarbonate ion (HCO3−), sulfate ion (SO42−)) were investigated. In addition, its implications for water treatment plants are discussed. The results indicated that low levels of HA (≤0.6 mg L−1) facilitated NDMA formation and its molar yield was maximized at 0.1 mg L−1 HA (8.5%), while a high concentration of HA (>0.6 mg L−1) had an inhibition role. The NDMA amount increased with increasing pH and showed a peak at pH 8. With 0.1 mg L−1 HA, NDMA was raised from 3.0% to 23.1% with ozone increasing from 0.5 to 4 mg L−1; HCO3− competed with daminozide for ozone and cut down NDMA formation, whereby 160 μM HCO3− reduced NDMA conversion from 8.5% to 6.5%; however, with the increase in SO42− from 0 to 20 μM, NDMA conversion was augmented from 8.5% to 17.8%. Based on the results of LC/MS/MS and GC/MS analyses, NDMA transformation pathways with/without HA are proposed.
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JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART A-TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
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2024
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IF 1.9
Yuke Mo,Liping Zhou,Shiqian Fu,Huicheng Yang,Bangchu Lin,Jinjie Zhang,Yongjiang Lou,Yongyong Li
High level of aluminum content in Enteromorpha prolifera posed a growing threat to both its growth and human health. This study focused on exploring the factors, impacts, and process of removing aluminum from Enteromorpha prolifera using humic acid. The results showed that under experimental conditions of 0.0330 g·L−1 humic acid concentration, pH 3.80, 34 °C, and a duration of 40 min, the removal rate was up to 80.18%. The levels of major flavor components, proteins, and amino acids in Enteromorpha prolifera increased significantly after treatment, while polysaccharides and trace elements like calcium and magnesium decreased significantly. Infrared spectroscopy demonstrated that the main functional groups involved in binding with Al3+ during humic acid adsorption were hydroxyl, carboxyl, phenol, and other oxygen-containing groups. The adsorption process of Al3+ by humic acid was a spontaneous phenomenon divided into three key stages: fast adsorption, slow adsorption, and adsorption equilibrium, which resulted from both physical and chemical adsorption effects. This study provided a safe and efficient method in algae metal removal.
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CHEMICAL GEOLOGY
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2025
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FengTing Wu,ChunYan Luo,YueHan Lu,XueYan Li,KuanYi Li,YingXun Du
The co-precipitation of dissolved organic matter (DOM) and phosphate with Fe(III) at the sediment-water interface plays a crucial role in the biogeochemical cycling of organic carbon (OC) and phosphate (P) in aquatic ecosystems. The fluxes of organic matter and phosphate may occur in a sequential manner. This study investigated how phosphate affected pre-equilibrated Fe(III)-humic acid (HA) co-precipitates and how HA influenced pre-equilibrated Fe(III)-phosphate co-precipitates under varying pH and Fe(III) concentrations. The results revealed that the addition of phosphate to the Fe-HA co-precipitation system generally promoted further precipitation of dissolved Fe(III) with phosphate, resulting in about 9.48–33.15 % of the phosphate being precipitated. This addition had minimal impact on the percentage of pre-immobilized HA but facilitated the release of high-aromaticity HA from the Fe-HA co-precipitate. Conversely, adding HA to the Fe P co-precipitation system increased the concentrations of soluble Fe(III) and phosphate, likely due to the strong complexation ability of HA with Fe(III). The percentage of HA remaining dissolved was lower at lower pH levels and higher initial Fe(III) concentrations. These findings highlight how the timing of phosphate or DOM inputs influences their sequestration. This has important implications for carbon and nutrient storage in aquatic sediments, where fluxes of organic carbon and phosphate may occur in a sequential manner.
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WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
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2018
·Vol. 229
·期 4
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IF 1.769
Dai Ying,Lv Riwen,Huang Dejuan,Tao Qinqin
Humic acid (HA) plays an important role in the migration and transformation of uranium in natural waters. To effectively remove uranium in the presence of HA, a bifunctional polymer, diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid cross-linked β -cyclodextrin (DTPA- β -CD), was synthesized by polycondensation reaction. The sorption performance of DTPA- β -CD in functions of pH, ionic strength, contact time, initial time, and temperature were explored batch wise. Experimental results showed that DTPA- β -CD could concurrently sorb uranium and HA around pH of 3.0. The sorption strongly depended on pH and on ionic strength, demonstrating outer-sphere surface complex in nature. Two sorption kinetics well followed pseudo-second-order model. Sorption isotherm accorded with Sips model. Increasing temperature facilitated uranium and restrained HA sorption. This work demonstrated that DTPA- β -CD was a promising material for sorbing uranium in the presence of HA.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
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2013
·Vol. 21
·期 6
·4366-4375
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IF 2.618
Zhang Jianying,Ni Yanyan,Ding Tengda,Zhang Chunlong
Dissolved organic matter (DOM) affects arsenite [As(III)] toxicity by altering its sorption equilibrium at the cell wall interface. A better understanding of such mechanism is of great importance to assess As(III) ecotoxicity in aquatic systems. Batch experiments were conducted to study the effects of DOM on the regulation of As(III) sorption and toxicity in the diatom Navicula sp. The influence of humic acid (HA) on As(III) toxicity was assessed by measuring algal growth, chlorophyll a , and reactive oxygen species (ROS), whereas As(III) mobility across the cell wall was estimated by determining the concentration of intracellular, cell-wall-bound, and free As(III) ions in cell media. Results showed that the effects of HA on arsenite toxicity varied depending on various combinations of As(III)-HA concentrations. EC 50 had an approximate threefold increase from 8.32 (HA-free control) to 22.39 μM (at 20 mg L −1 HA) when Navicula sp. was exposed to 1.0–100.0 μM of As(III), compared to an overall low complexation ratio of HA-As(III) in a range of 0.91–6.00 %. The cell wall-bound and intracellular arsenic content decreased by 19.8 and 20.3 %, respectively, despite the lower arsenite complexation (2.10 ± 0.16 % of the total As). Meanwhile, intracellular ROS was decreased by 12.6 % in response to 10.0 μM As(III) and 10 mg L −1 HA vs. the HA-free control. The significant contrast indicated that complexation alone could not explain the HA-induced reduction in arsenite toxicity and other factors including HA–cell surface interactions may come into play. Isotherms describing adsorption of HA to the Navicula sp. cells combined with morphological data by scanning electron microscopy revealed a protective HA floccule coating on the cell walls. Additional Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic data suggested the involvement of carboxylic groups during the adsorption of both HA and As(III) on the Navicula sp. cell surface. Collective data from this study suggest that cell wall-bound HA can moderate As(III) toxicity through the formation of a protective floccule coating occupying As(III) sorption sites and decreased effective functional groups capable of binding As(III). Our findings imply that As(III) toxicity can be alleviated due to the increased hindrance to cellular internalization of As(III) in the presence of naturally abundant DOM in water.
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生态学
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CHEMOSPHERE
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2014
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IF 3.499
Yanjie Li,Chen Yang,Xuetao Guo,Zhi Dang,Xiaoqin Li,Qian Zhang
In this study, humic acids (HAs) from three sources, peat, sediment and straw, used to coat nano-TiO 2 were investigated. The results indicated that HAs isolated from peat were aromatic-rich, whereas those isolated from sediment and straw were aliphatic-rich. The nano-TiO 2 sedimentation experiments indicated that the presence of aromatic-rich HAs was more capable of stabilizing nano-TiO 2 particles than was the presence of aliphatic-rich HAs. This result is because the deionized phenolic groups in the HAs were preferentially adsorbed on the nano-TiO 2 surfaces, which generated a higher charge density on the nano-TiO 2 surfaces and caused stronger repulsive forces among particles. Furthermore, the aromatic-rich TiO 2 -HA complexes exhibited a greater sorption capacity than the aliphatic-rich TiO 2 -HAs complexes and nonlinear phenanthrene sorption because of their higher affinity and the condensed state of aromatic fractions. Note that natural organic matters, such as humic acids, in aquatic environments can not only increase the stability of nanoparticles but can also influence the mobility of hydrophobic organic compounds (HOCs).
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2022
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IF 10.753
Jiayi Xu,Hanpei Yang,Jun Hou,Lingzhan Miao,Jun Wu
Ferrihydrite (Fh) often coexists with organic matter (i.e., humic acid (HA)) in the environment; however, its impacts on the transformation of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) is poorly understood during the sulfidation of Fh. Upon exposed to 2 mM sulfide for 12 h, the total amount of Fe(II) (Fe( II ) tot , 0.78 mM) in treatments with HA (300 mg HA/L) was higher than that (0.67 mM) in treatments without HA, since HA could enhance the solubility of Fe(II). After then, the Cr(VI) was reduced by sulfidated Fh. Aqueous Cr(VI) concentration (Cr( VI ) aq ) declined from 0.67 to 0.43 mM with the increase of HA concentration from 0 to 400 mg/L, which was partly ascribed to the inhibition of surface passivation by HA. Moreover, the increase in Fe(II) during the sulfidation of Fh also exerted a strong impact on the transformation of Cr(VI) subsequently. In addition of HA, batch experiments suggested that EDTA could also promote the formation of Fe(II) (Fe( II ) tot , 0.80 mM), rendering a lower Cr( VI ) aq (0.59 mM) in EDTA-300 treatments. This study further demonstrated that HA played an important role in the transformation of Cr(VI), hence providing a theoretical basis for in-situ remediation of Cr(VI) in the future.
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
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2023
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Na Li,Yong Li,Ruitao Lou,Rongwei Xiong,Hong Xu
The release of internal pollutants in shallow lakes is a widely concerning environmental issue. Colloids widely existing in eutrophic shallow lakes will affect the release and migration of pollutants. In this context, the different effects of two colloids [humic acid (HA) and silica (SiO 2 )], either individual or in coexistence, on the adsorption and migration of ammonia nitrogen (NH 4 + -N) in sediments under different ionic strengths (IS) were analyzed, through a series of batch and column experiments. It was found that, under a relatively low IS condition (1 mM Na + ), SiO 2 colloids greatly enhanced the mobility of NH 4 + -N in sediments. With IS increased (20 mM Na + ), the presence of colloids exhibited an impeding effect on the mobility of NH 4 + -N due to colloidal flocculation and precipitation. While HA colloids largely suppressed the mobility of NH 4 + -N in sediments under either low or high IS conditions. HA colloids are more likely to form aggregates and have more adsorption sites than SiO 2 colloids. In the NH 4 + -N–SiO 2 –HA system, HA colloids also showed a retardant effect on the transport of both SiO 2 colloids and NH 4 + -N, and the retardant effect increased with the increase of HA colloid concentration. Exchange coordination and hydrogen bond force, as well as the decreased stability of the colloid system, played an important role in such a retardant effect, which consequently resulted in more NH 4 + -N adsorption. The transport of colloids in the NH 4 + -N–colloids co-transport system can be successfully described by Derjaguin–Landau–Verwey–Overbeek (DLVO) theory. In addition, with an increase of IS, NH 4 + -N transport was enhanced because of competitive adsorption of the cations and NH 4 + -N on colloids and the porous medium . These results implied that abundant HA colloids and low ion concentration can reduce the risk of NH 4 + -N release and migration in sediments and consequently its exchange flux across the sediment-water interface.
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