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Dechlorane Plus (DP) in air and plants at an electronic waste (e-waste) site in South China Texte intégral
2011
Chen, She-Jun | Tian, Mi | Wang, Jing | Shi, Tian | Luo, Yong | Luo, Xiao-Jun | Mai, Bi-Xian
Air and foliage samples (Eucalyptus spp. and Pinus massoniana Lamb.) were collected from e-waste and reference sites in South China and analyzed for Dechlorane Plus (DP) and two dechlorinated DPs. DP concentrations in the air were 13.1–1794 pg/m³ for the e-waste site and 0.47–35.7 pg/m³ for the reference site, suggesting the recycling of e-waste is an important source of DP to the environment. Plant DP, with concentrations of 0.45–51.9 ng/g dry weight at the e-waste site and 0.09–2.46 ng/g at the reference site, exhibited temporal patterns similar to the air DP except for pine needle at the reference site. The air-plant exchange of DP could be described with the two-compartment model. Anti-Cl₁₁ DP was measured in most air and plant samples from the e-waste site. The ratios of anti-Cl₁₁ DP to anti-DP in the air and plants may indicate the preferential uptake of dechlorinated DP by plant compared with DP.
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]Vertical emission profiles for Europe based on plume rise calculations Texte intégral
2011
Bieser, J. | Aulinger, A. | Matthias, V. | Quante, M. | Denier van der Gon, H.A.C.
The vertical allocation of emissions has a major impact on results of Chemistry Transport Models. However, in Europe it is still common to use fixed vertical profiles based on rough estimates to determine the emission height of point sources. This publication introduces a set of new vertical profiles for the use in chemistry transport modeling that were created from hourly gridded emissions calculated by the SMOKE for Europe emission model. SMOKE uses plume rise calculations to determine effective emission heights. Out of more than 40 000 different vertical emission profiles 73 have been chosen by means of hierarchical cluster analysis. These profiles show large differences to those currently used in many emission models. Emissions from combustion processes are released in much lower altitudes while those from production processes are allocated to higher altitudes. The profiles have a high temporal and spatial variability which is not represented by currently used profiles.
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]Sorption–desorption behavior of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in soils Texte intégral
2011
Olshansky, Yaniv | Polubesova, Tamara | Vetter, Walter | Chefetz, Benny
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are flame retardants that are commonly found in commercial and household products. These compounds are considered persistent organic pollutants. In this study, we used 4,4′-dibromodiphenyl ether (BDE-15) as a model compound to elucidate the sorption and desorption behavior of PBDEs in soils. The organic carbon-normalized sorption coefficient (KOC) of BDE-15 was more than three times higher for humin than for bulk soils. However, pronounced desorption hysteresis was obtained mainly for bulk soils. For humin, increasing concentration of sorbed BDE-15 resulted in decreased desorption. Our data illustrate that BDE-15 and probably other PBDEs exhibit high sorption affinity to soils. Moreover, sorption is irreversible and thus PBDEs can potentially accumulate in the topsoil layer. We also suggest that although humin is probably a major sorbent for PBDEs in soils, other humic materials are also responsible for their sequestration.
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]Testing the resistance of fullerenes to chemothermal oxidation used to isolate soots from environmental samples Texte intégral
2011
Flores-Cervantes, D Xanat | Bucheli, Thomas D.
We tested the resistance of five different fullerenes (C₆₀, C₇₀, C₇₆/₇₈ mix, and C₈₄) to chemothermal oxidation at 375 °C (CTO-375), a method that has been used and tested for quantifying black carbon (BC) and CNTs in soils and sediments. C₆₀ survived CTO-375 the most (50%), while C₇₀ was the fullerene with the lowest survival rate (<1%). Standard additions of C₆₀ to soil and sediment reference materials yielded recoveries between 18 and 36%. Although lower than recoveries previously observed for soot and CNTs, these results demonstrate the capability of CTO-375 to partially isolate C₆₀ from solid environmental matrices. Standard additions of C₇₀, C₇₆/₇₈, and C₈₄ yielded slightly higher survival rates when added to soil and sediment than in their pure form. These results indicate that the mineral matrices of these samples probably had a catalytic effect towards C₆₀ and a protective effect towards C₇₀, C₇₆/₇₈, and C₈₄ during CTO-375.
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]Water, heat, and airborne pollutants effects on transpiration of urban trees Texte intégral
2011
Wang, Hua | Ouyang, Z. (Zhiyun) | Chen, Weiping | Wang, Xiaoke | Zheng, Hua | Ren, Yufen
Transpiration rates of six urban tree species in Beijing evaluated by thermal dissipation method for one year were correlated to environmental variables in heat, water, and pollutant groups. To sort out colinearity of the explanatory variables, their individual and joint contributions to variance of tree transpiration were determined by the variation and hierarchical partitioning methods. Majority of the variance in transpiration rates was associated with joint effects of variables in heat and water groups and variance due to individual effects of explanatory group were in comparison small. Atmospheric pollutants exerted only minor effects on tree transpiration. Daily transpiration rate was most affected by air temperature, soil temperature, total radiation, vapor pressure deficit, and ozone. Relative humidity would replace soil temperature when factors influencing hourly transpiration rate was considered.
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]Ozone affects pollen viability and NAD(P)H oxidase release from Ambrosia artemisiifolia pollen Texte intégral
2011
Air pollution is frequently proposed as a cause of the increased incidence of allergy in industrialised countries. We investigated the impact of ozone (O₃) on reactive oxygen species (ROS) and allergen content of ragweed pollen (Ambrosia artemisiifolia). Pollen was exposed to acute O₃ fumigation, with analysis of pollen viability, ROS and nitric oxide (NO) content, activity of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NAD[P]H) oxidase, and expression of major allergens. There was decreased pollen viability after O₃ fumigation, which indicates damage to the pollen membrane system, although the ROS and NO contents were not changed or were only slightly induced, respectively. Ozone exposure induced a significant enhancement of the ROS-generating enzyme NAD(P)H oxidase. The expression of the allergen Amb a 1 was not affected by O₃, determined from the mRNA levels of the major allergens. We conclude that O₃ can increase ragweed pollen allergenicity through stimulation of ROS-generating NAD(P)H oxidase.
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]Field controlled experiments of mercury accumulation in crops from air and soil Texte intégral
2011
Field open top chambers (OTCs) and soil mercury (Hg) enriched experiments were employed to study the influence of Hg concentrations in air and soil on the Hg accumulation in the organs of maize (Zea mays L.) and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Results showed that Hg concentrations in foliages were correlated significantly (p < 0.05) with air Hg concentrations but insignificantly correlated with soil Hg concentrations, indicating that Hg in crop foliages was mainly from air. Hg concentrations in roots were generally correlated with soil Hg concentrations (p < 0.05) but insignificantly correlated with air Hg concentrations, indicating that Hg in crop roots was mainly from soil. No significant correlations were found between Hg concentrations in stems and those in air and soil. However, Hg concentrations in upper stems were usually higher than those in bottom stems, implying air Hg might have stronger influence than soil Hg on stem Hg accumulation.
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]Blood dynamics of mercury and selenium in northern elephant seals during the lactation period Texte intégral
2011
Blood dynamics of mercury and selenium in northern elephant seals during the lactation period Texte intégral
2011
The effects of reproduction and maternal investment (i.e., milk transfer) on trace element levels remain poorly understood in marine mammals. We examined the blood dynamics of mercury (Hg) and selenium (Se) during lactation in the northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris), a top predator from the North Pacific Ocean. Total Hg and Se levels were measured in whole blood and milk of 10 mother–pup pairs on days 5 and 22 of lactation. Both Hg and Se were transferred to offspring through the milk. Results suggested that the maternal transfer of Se was prominent during lactation, whereas the Hg transfer was larger during gestation. The lactation period affected Hg and Se levels in the blood of elephant seal mothers and pups. Physiological processes and their relationship to body condition should be considered carefully when interpreting trace element levels in the framework of biomonitoring.
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]Blood dynamics of mercury and selenium in northern elephant seals during the lactation period Texte intégral
2011
Habran, Sarah | Debier, Cathy | Crocker, Dan | Houser, Dorian | Das, Krishna
The effects of reproduction and maternal investment (i.e., milk transfer) on trace element levels remain poorly understood in marine mammals. We examined the blood dynamics of mercury (Hg) and selenium (Se) during lactation in the northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris), a top predator from the North Pacific Ocean. Total Hg and Se levels were measured in whole blood and milk of 10 mother-pup pairs on days 5 and 22 of lactation. Both Hg and Se were transferred to offspring through the milk. Results suggested that the maternal transfer of Se was prominent during lactation, whereas the Hg transfer was larger during gestation. The lactation period affected Hg and Se levels in the blood of elephant seal mothers and pups. Physiological processes and their relationship to body condition should be considered carefully when interpreting trace element levels in the framework of biomonitoring. | Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique (Communauté française de Belgique) - F.R.S.-FNRS
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]Blood dynamics of mercury and selenium in northern elephant seals during the lactation period Texte intégral
2011
Habran, Sarah | Debier, Cathy | Crocker, Dan | Houser, Dorian | Das, Krishna
peer reviewed | The effects of reproduction and maternal investment (i.e., milk transfer) on trace element levels remain poorly understood in marine mammals. We examined the blood dynamics of mercury (Hg) and selenium (Se) during lactation in the northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris), a top predator from the North Pacific Ocean. Total Hg and Se levels were measured in whole blood and milk of 10 mother-pup pairs on days 5 and 22 of lactation. Both Hg and Se were transferred to offspring through the milk. Results suggested that the maternal transfer of Se was prominent during lactation, whereas the Hg transfer was larger during gestation. The lactation period affected Hg and Se levels in the blood of elephant seal mothers and pups. Physiological processes and their relationship to body condition should be considered carefully when interpreting trace element levels in the framework of biomonitoring.
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]Effect of topography on nitrous oxide emissions from winter wheat fields in Central France Texte intégral
2011
Gu, Jiangxin | Nicoullaud, Bernard | Rochette, Philippe | Pennock, Daniel J. | Hénault, Catherine | Cellier, Pierre | Richard, Guy
Effect of topography on nitrous oxide emissions from winter wheat fields in Central France Texte intégral
2011
Gu, Jiangxin | Nicoullaud, Bernard | Rochette, Philippe | Pennock, Daniel J. | Hénault, Catherine | Cellier, Pierre | Richard, Guy
We assessed nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions at shoulder and foot-slope positions along three sloping sites (1.6–2.1%) to identify the factors controlling the spatial variations in emissions. The three sites received same amounts of total nitrogen (N) input at 170kgNha⁻¹. Results showed that landscape positions had a significant, but not consistent effect on N₂O fluxes with larger emission in the foot-slope at only one of the three sites. The effect of soil inorganic N (NH₄ ⁺+NO₃ ⁻) contents on N₂O fluxes (r²=0.55, p<0.001) was influenced by water-filled pore space (WFPS). Soil N₂O fluxes were related to inorganic N at WFPS>60% (r²=0.81, p<0.001), and NH₄ ⁺ contents at WFPS<60% (r²=0.40, p<0.01), respectively. Differences in WFPS between shoulder and foot-slope correlated linearly with differences in N₂O fluxes (r²=0.45, p<0.001). We conclude that spatial variations in N₂O emission were regulated by the influence of hydrological processes on soil aeration intensity.
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]Effect of topography on nitrous oxide emissions from winter wheat fields in Central France Texte intégral
2011
Gu, Jiangxin, J. | Nicoullaud, Bernard, B. | Rochette, Philippe, P. | Pennock, Daniel J., D. J. | Hénault, Catherine | Cellier, Pierre, P. | Richard, Guy | Unité de recherche Science du Sol (USS) ; Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA) | Department of Soil Science ; University of Saskatchewan [Saskatoon] (U of S) | Environnement et Grandes Cultures (EGC) ; Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-AgroParisTech
no sp Assessment of Nitrogen Fluxes to Air and Water from Site Scale to Continental Scale | We assessed nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions at shoulder and foot-slope positions along three sloping sites (1.6-2.1%) to identify the factors controlling the spatial variations in emissions. The three sites received same amounts of total nitrogen (N) input at 170 kg N ha−1. Results showed that landscape positions had a significant, but not consistent effect on N2O fluxes with larger emission in the foot-slope at only one of the three sites. The effect of soil inorganic N (NH4+ + NO3−) contents on N2O fluxes (r2 = 0.55, p < 0.001) was influenced by water-filled pore space (WFPS). Soil N2O fluxes were related to inorganic N at WFPS > 60% (r2 = 0.81, p < 0.001), and NH4+ contents at WFPS < 60% (r2 = 0.40, p < 0.01), respectively. Differences in WFPS between shoulder and foot-slope correlated linearly with differences in N2O fluxes (r2 = 0.45, p < 0.001). We conclude that spatial variations in N2O emission were regulated by the influence of hydrological processes on soil aeration intensity.
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]Effect of topography on nitrous oxide emissions from winter wheat fields in Central France Texte intégral
2011
Gu, Jiangxin, J. | Nicoullaud, Bernard, B. | Rochette, Philippe, P. | Pennock, Daniel J., D. J. | Hénault, Catherine | Cellier, Pierre, P. | Richard, Guy | Unité de recherche Science du Sol (USS) ; Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA) | Department of Soil Science ; University of Saskatchewan [Saskatoon, Canada] (U of S) | Environnement et Grandes Cultures (EGC) ; Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-AgroParisTech
no sp Assessment of Nitrogen Fluxes to Air and Water from Site Scale to Continental Scale | We assessed nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions at shoulder and foot-slope positions along three sloping sites (1.6-2.1%) to identify the factors controlling the spatial variations in emissions. The three sites received same amounts of total nitrogen (N) input at 170 kg N ha−1. Results showed that landscape positions had a significant, but not consistent effect on N2O fluxes with larger emission in the foot-slope at only one of the three sites. The effect of soil inorganic N (NH4+ + NO3−) contents on N2O fluxes (r2 = 0.55, p < 0.001) was influenced by water-filled pore space (WFPS). Soil N2O fluxes were related to inorganic N at WFPS > 60% (r2 = 0.81, p < 0.001), and NH4+ contents at WFPS < 60% (r2 = 0.40, p < 0.01), respectively. Differences in WFPS between shoulder and foot-slope correlated linearly with differences in N2O fluxes (r2 = 0.45, p < 0.001). We conclude that spatial variations in N2O emission were regulated by the influence of hydrological processes on soil aeration intensity.
Afficher plus [+] Moins [-]Selective removal of diclofenac from contaminated water using molecularly imprinted polymer microspheres Texte intégral
2011
Dai, Chao-meng | Geissen, S.-U. (Sven-Uwe) | Zhang, Ya-lei | Zhang, Yong-jun | Zhou, Xue-fei
A molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) was synthesized by precipitation polymerization using diclofenac (DFC) as a template. Binding characteristics of the MIP were evaluated using equilibrium binding experiments. Compared to the non-imprinted polymer (NIP), the MIP showed an outstanding affinity towards DFC in an aqueous solution with a binding site capacity (Qₘₐₓ) of 324.8mg/g and a dissociation constant (Kd) of 3.99mg/L. The feasibility of removing DFC from natural water by the MIP was demonstrated by using river water spiked with DFC. Effects of pH and humic acid on the selectivity and adsorption capacity of MIP were evaluated in detail. MIP had better selectivity and higher adsorption efficiency for DFC as compared to that of powdered activated carbon (PAC). In addition, MIP reusability was demonstrated for at least 12 repeated cycles without significant loss in performance, which is a definite advantage over single-use activated carbon.
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