Removal of Heavy Metals from Calcareous Contaminated Soils by EDTA Leaching

The performance of EDTA for the treatment of calcareous soils contaminated with heavy metals from mining and smelting activities was evaluated in this study. Soil samples containing variable levels of contamination, from 500 to 35 000 mg kg^-1 Pb and 700 to 20 000 mg kg^-1 Zn, were subjected to EDTA treatment and the extraction of heavy metals was found to vary, ranging between 50 and 98% for Pb and 50 to 100% for Zn. Total residual concentrations were above the limits set by regulatory authorities; leachable metals, however, were efficiently removed and treated soils were all acceptable in terms of toxicity. The effect of EDTA concentration and pulp density was studied on a soil sample containing 12 000 mg kg^-1 Pb and 10 000 mg kg^-1 Zn. Heavy metals removal was improved at low pulp densities and when EDTA concentration was increased from 0.025 to 0.25 M. The tetrasodium salt Na₄-EDTA was found to be less effective for metals removal compared to the disodium salt Na₂-EDTA, though applied at higher concentrations. This experimental work has also demonstrated the great importance of soil matrix for the overall evaluation of the EDTA leaching as a cost effective remedial option. The simultaneous dissolution of calcite was found to consume approximately 90% of the available EDTA. It was thus concluded that for the treatment of calcareous soils the design criteria and cost estimations should be based on the calcite content of the soil.     

Heavy-Metal Uptake and Growth of Bouteloua Species in Semi-arid Soils Amended with Biosolids

An experiment was conducted in three wild grass species of Bouteloua genus to compare the effect of application of biosolids on the accumulation of heavy metals, biomass production, and nutrient uptake. Biosolids were applied at rates of 0, 3.5, 7, and 10.5 Mg ha^?1 to two different soil types collected from the southern Chihuahuan Desert. The shoot biomass of B. gracilis (BOGR) and B. scorpioides (BOSC) was two to three times greater than the control while in B. curtipendula (BOCU) in was 75% in both soils. In BOGR, nitrogen and phosphorus uptake were 4–4.5 times greater than the control in calcareous soil. With few exceptions, there was no significant difference of heavy-metal concentrations (copper, chromium, arsenic, nickel, and zinc) in the plant tissues compared to the control. The application of biosolids showed interspecies variability in growth response and nutrient uptake with a minimal risk of heavy-metal uptake for Bouteloua wild species.     

Degradation and Leaching of Simazine in Arctic Sandy Soils

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Degradation and leaching of ¹⁴C-labelled simazine in coarse sandy soils at 15 + 1°C were investigated using radiometric and mass-spectrometric methods. During 6 months incubation approx. 4–7% of the applied ¹⁴C-simazine was evolved as ¹⁴CO₂. 4–9% of the simazine still remained in the soil. Addition of hen manure or acidification by addition of peat did not clearly influence the rate of degradation of simazine, whereas mechanical treatment significantly increased its degradation. In a nitrogen atmosphere the rate of degradation of simazine was reduced.

9–15% of the simazine or its radioactive metabolites leached through a 33 cm sandy moraine soil column (diameter 6 cm) in ca. 1770 mm of precipitation over a 4 month period, and 2% was leached from a fine sand soil under the same conditions.     

Biosolids and Biosolids-ash as Sources of Heavy Metals in a Plant-Soil System

Generally, the potential for biosolids (digested or composted)to contribute heavy metals to the soil-plant system has beencompared with commercial fertilizers and other organic wastesbut not with biosolids-ash. An column study was conducted in agreenhouse to determine the availability, extractability andleachability of metals in a degraded, non-calcareous soilamended with different biosolids (200 Mg ha^-1). Thebiosolids investigated were dewatered, anaerobically digestedbiosolids, composted biosolids and biosolids-ash. The columns(26 cm) were planted with wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cvMexa). The addition of digested biosolids decreased the drymatter yield of wheat. Treatments including organic biosolidsincreased Cu and Zn concentrations in wheat roots, straw andgrain, whereas the addition of biosolids-ash did not affect theconcentrations of these metals in wheat. Concentrations of Ni,Co, Pb, Cr and Cd in wheat were below reliable detection limits(0.06, 0.05, 0.1, 0.06 and 0.02 mg kg^-1, respectively).After harvesting, total and AB-DTPA extractable Cu, Zn and Pbincreased in the upper layer of the soil amended with thedifferent biosolids studied, whereas levels of AB-DTPAextractable Ni and Co were affected only when the soil wasamended with digested or composted biosolids. Total chromiumincreased only in treatments including organic biosolids. TheAB-DTPA extractable Cu, Zn and Pb in the lower layer of thesoil in treatments including biosolids evidenced downwardmovement of these metals. However, absence of these metals incolumn leachates indicates that this movement was gradual.     

Accumulation of Heavy Metals in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Seedlings Grown in Soils Amended with Electroplating Industrial Sludge

A glasshouse study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of lime-treated (0, 0.5, and 1%) industrial sludge amendments (10 and 20%) on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedling growth and heavy metal accumulation in soils as well as in wheat seedlings. Industrial sludge–amended soil samples were filled in earthen pots (2 kg pot^?1) one week before planting and 7-day-old seedlings were transplanted in pots (3/pot) and were kept in a glasshouse. Diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA)-extractable metals and metals in seedlings increase with increasing doses of industrial sludge. Biomass and growth have been found to increase with increasing rates of sludge. It also enhanced heavy metal concentrations in wheat seedlings and followed the trend zinc (Zn) > lead (Pb) > copper (Cu) > cadmium (Cd). Lime enhanced the biomass and reduced the heavy metal concentrations in wheat seedlings. Although 20% treatments in both soils showed a significant enhancement in shoot length, metals like Pb reached beyond permissible limits.     

城市污泥改良沙地土壤过程中氮磷的淋溶特征与风险分析

针对城市污泥组成成分的特点,以科尔沁沙地土壤为研究对象,分析其应用于沙地土壤改良的可行性及对地下水的潜在风险.室内土柱淋溶模拟试验研究结果表明,不同的污泥施入量可明显增加沙化土壤表层中氮磷养分含量,提高沙化土壤质量,同时污泥施用量对淋出液中氮磷养分含量存在显著影响,且氮素的淋溶风险大于磷素.当污泥施用量为30 t/hm2时,淋出液中总氮(TN)、总磷(TP)含量与不施用污泥的对照处理间未存在显著差异,且随淋洗次数的增加,TN含量呈现先下降后趋于稳定的变化趋势,TP含量呈现逐渐下降,而硝态氮(NO3--N)含量较不施用污泥的对照处理增加11％～33％,但与其差异不显著(P＞0.05).当污泥施用量为60,90 t/hm2时,淋洗液中TN和TP含量显著增加(P＜0.01),随淋洗次数的增加,TN和NO3--N含量呈现先上升后趋于稳定的变化趋势,而NO3--N含量在第3次淋洗后均超出地表水环境质量标准中Ⅲ类水质标准限值(20 mg/L),对地下水体污染风险增加.合理控制污泥施用量不仅可以实现城市污泥的资源化利用,同时也可控制其对地下水的影响.     

污泥施田后土壤和玉米植株中重金属分布特征

对施污泥剂量分别为10、30和60thm-2的土壤,采用修正的BCR三步连续提取法分步提取并分析Pb、Cd、Cu、Zn的不同形态。利用高压密封消解技术和电感耦合等离子体质谱(ICP-MS)分析Pb、Cd、Cu、Zn在玉米器官中的分布及其转移富集特征。施污泥土壤中重金属主要以残渣态存在。施污泥量为常规用量的6倍时,即相当于连续6年施污泥的土壤中重金属Pb、Cd、Cu、Zn的含量基本未超过我国土壤环境质量标准。4种重金属在弱酸性土壤中残渣态含量比例的高低依次为CuZnCdPb。施污泥土壤上Pb、Cd在玉米各器官中的平均含量顺序为:茎叶根籽粒;Cu为:根茎叶籽粒;Zn为:根籽粒茎叶。玉米对于各元素的EC值按高低顺序依次为CuZnCdPb。     

北京市农业土壤重金属状态评价

以北京市土壤重金属背景值为标准,对比分析了农业土壤中Cr、Ni、Cu、Zn、As、Cd、Ph、Hg 8种重金属的含量及累积情况,并采用单因子污染指数法和综合污染指数法进行了土壤重金属污染评价。结果表明,北京市农业土壤存在着一定的Cr、Cu、Zn、As、Cd累积趋势,其含量的平均值分别为53．61、21．95、65．42、9．14、0．125mg·kg^-1,比相应的背景值高79．9％、17．4％、13．8％、28．9％、5．0％;Ni和Pb的累积则不明显,平均值比相应的背景值低7．9％、29．2％,分别为24．84和19．04mg·kg^-1;而Hg含量的平均值与背景值一致,为0．08mg·kg^-1。从单因子评价结果来说,Cr污染指数在1．06-2．93之间,所有的样点都处于轻度或中度污染状态;As、Cu、Zn、Cd的污染指数相对较小,平均值分别为1．29、1．17、1．13、1．05,有50％以上的样点处于轻度污染状态;而Ni、Ph、Hg的污染指数均小于1,有60％以上的样点处于清洁或尚清洁状态,污染较轻。若从综合评价结果来说,综合污染指数处于0．96～2．16之间,平均值为1．45,几乎所有的土壤样点都属于轻度污染状态。     

Growth of Ornamental Plants in Container Media Amended with Biosolids Compost

The use of biosolids compost, in the formulation of media used in the commercial production of container grown nursery crops, has been slow in the Northeast region of the United States. When biosolids compost is used in growing media, it is limited to small percentages. Regulations in Connecticut restrict the use of most biosolids compost to growing media for containerized ornamental plants and landfill cover. Information on the benefits of using biosolids compost, to grow a wide range of plant species in containers, could increase usage by nurseries. Seven species of flowering annuals, nine species of herbaceous perennials and eight species of woody ornamentals were grown in media containing 0, 25, 50, and 100 percent (by volume) biosolids compost, in combination with a mixture of bark, peat and sand. Biosolids compost came from the Metropolitan District Corporation (MDC) facility in Hartford, Connecticut. It was a mixture of wood chips and digested biosolids (3:1 by volume). Optimal plant growth generally occurred in media containing 50 and 100 percent compost. Plants growing in media high in compost were often somewhat stunted and chlorotic for several weeks after planting probably due to higher levels of salinity and ammonium nitrogen in their media. However, by the middle of the growing season these plants had recovered and at season's end, they were often superior to plants grown in media with less compost. Increasing proportions of compost generally increased the amounts of plant nutrients and heavy metals in media while decreasing air filled pore space. All heavy metal concentrations were below levels of concern.     

Assessment of Ecotoxicity of Soils Contaminated by Heavy Metals

Eurasian Soil Science - The experiment has shown that in soils contaminated by heavy metals, the boundary metal concentrations, above which ecotoxicity evidences are recorded, are different for the...     

Bioavailability of Heavy Metals in Sewage Sludge-Amended Thai Soils

Plough and subsoil layers of two majoragricultural soil series, Rangsit and Thonburi, foundin Bangkok area of Thailand were studied fordetermining the bioavailability and solubilitybehavior of heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Zn, Mn, and Fe)following application of sewage sludge from awastewater treatment plant and a series of laboratoryexperiments. The soils contained low indigenous heavymetals while the sludge contained higher amounts ofheavy metals but in an acceptable range forapplication as plant nutrient source in agriculturalsoil. Applications of sewage sludge increased pH ofthe acid soil and available plant nutrients to thesoils. The heavy metal concentration levels in thesoils also increased. Most partitioned into easilymobile pools and later into sparingly mobile poolsfollowing 12 weeks of incubation time. Bioavailabilityforms of Cd in soil solution were low but that of Cu,Zn, and Mn remained elevated even at 12 weeks of thereaction time. Applied inorganic Zn depressed Cdsorption capacity of two soils studied but it had noeffect on Cd desorption.     

The Use of Leaching Tests to Study the Potential Mobilization of Heavy Metals from Soils and Sediments: A Comparison

In the present study, different leaching tests were applied on well-characterised samples in order to obtain information on the potential mobility of heavy metals and arsenic. The information deduced from the different methods was compared and evaluated. Besides the comparison of heavy metal release in cascade-, column- and pH_stat leaching tests, attention was also paid to the assessment of release kinetics during leaching tests and to the mathematical modelling of leaching behaviour. The aim of this study was to understand the origin of possible discrepancies between the results of different leaching tests. The compatibility of the results of different leaching tests is, besides the inherent differences between methods (single batch tests versus dynamic leaching tests, the duration of the tests, liquid/solid (L/S) ratio,…) to a major extent determined by key-factors such as pH and redox potential. Depending on soil and sediment properties (e.g. acid neutralizing capacity (ANC)) these ‘key-factors’ varied during and at the end of extractions and leaching tests, even when the initial test conditions (e.g. the pH of the reagent) were equal for all test cases. During cascade- and column leaching tests, pH (which is initially 4) will mostly increase, but the extent of this pH-increase mainly depends on the acid neutralizing capacity of the sample. Therefore, measuring the pH of all leachates that are collected during these tests is mandatory for the interpretation of the results. Moreover, the monitoring of other variables such as DOC, anions and major elements can give indications on the reactions that are responsible for the release of elements (e.g. the dissolution of organic matter) and greatly improve the interpretation of the results.     

Copper Release Behavior in Two Calcareous Soils Amended with Three Organic Materials

Understanding time-dependent copper (Cu) desorption behavior is critical for improving the prediction of Cu availability in soils. This study was conducted to evaluate the influence of municipal waste compost, sheep manure, and wheat straw on desorption characteristics of Cu and to evaluate the suitability of different kinetic models to describe the Cu release pattern in two calcareous soils. Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) were employed to extract Cu from soils. Best-fitted kinetic models including Elovich, simple Elovich, two-constant rate, and parabolic diffusion were selected based on their low standard error and high coefficient of determination. Extractable copper significantly decreased with increasing rates of sheep manure and wheat straw but increased with increasing rates of municipal waste compost amendment. Results revealed that copper was more readily desorbed from clay soil compared to silt loam soil. The copper desorption patterns were almost similar for both extractants; however, EDTA extracted more Cu from soils.     

茶皂素对污染土壤中重金属的修复作用

采用振荡离心的方法研究了生物表面活性剂茶皂素在不同浓度、pH值和离子强度下对污染土壤中重金属去除效果的影响;并采用BCR法研究了茶皂素处理前后土样中各形态的重金属含量变化。试验结果表明:随着茶皂素浓度的增加,重金属的去除率随之增加,在茶皂素浓度为7%时,对供试土样中重金属的去除率达到最大值,去除率分别为Cd 96.36%,Zn 71.73%,Pb 43.71%,Cu 20.56%;随着土壤环境pH值的增加,重金属的去除率随之减少,适宜的pH范围在5.0左右;离子强度对Pb,Cu的去除效率影响不大,Zn,Cd的去除率随着离子强度的增加而减少。比较茶皂素处理前后土样中重金属各形态含量的变化,发现酸溶态的重金属更易被茶皂素去除,其次为可还原态、可氧化态和残渣态的重金属很难被去除。     

土壤吸附重金属的影响因素研究现状及展望

重金属元素在土壤中的吸附特征是重金属污染研究的重点之一。重金属元素在土壤中的吸附反应极为复杂,受多方面因素的影响。土壤对重金属的吸持依赖于土壤的类型、物理化学性质,如土壤的矿物特性,有机组成,土壤溶液的组成和pH,也与重金属离子本身的特征,外加阴阳离子、人工有机和无机络合剂有关。在今后的土壤吸附研究中应该结合形态分析和放射性同位素示踪的方法,并加强对根际土壤这一新领域的研究。     

土壤表面电荷特征与重金属吸附解吸的相互关系

土壤对重金属的吸附 解吸与土壤性质特别是土壤表面电荷性质密切相关。本文概述了恒电荷土壤与可变电荷土壤表面电荷特征与重金属吸附 解吸的相互关系及研究进展。     

芜湖市工业区土壤重金属污染状况研究

通过对芜湖工业区(四褐山区、马塘区)土壤中重金属污染状况的调查,结果表明:土壤中重金属(Cu、Pb、Zn、Cd)含量绝大部分高于土壤元素背景值。在四褐山工业区,Cu污染最严重,Cd次之;在马塘工业区,Cd污染最严重,Zn次之。土壤中重金属含量基本上与土壤pH呈负相关关系,而重金属总量与可浸提态含量呈正相关关系。土壤中重金属污染来源主要是污水,大气粉尘沉降也是一个重要因素。     

城市土壤重金属有机酸淋溶特征与动力学机制

以典型工业城陕西省铜川市土壤为研究对象,采用BCR(欧共体标准物质局)连续形态分级法和Hakanson潜在风险指数法分别研究了人类活动性元素Pb,Cu,Cr,Zn的形态分布特征、环境迁移与生态风险;利用振荡浸提动力学试验(25℃平衡振荡24h)探讨了人工合成低氨基多羧酸(APCAs)乙二胺四乙酸(EDTA)、二乙烯三胺五乙酸(DTPA)和低分子有机酸(LMWOAs)抗坏血酸(Vc)对重金属Pb,Cu,Cr,Zn的淋溶解吸特征与动力学机制。结果表明,铜川市工业区土壤重金属污染程度严重,总体潜在生态风险程度较强;重金属Zn和Cu的环境迁移趋势较大。淋溶动力学试验表明,不同类型有机酸对土壤Pb,Cr,Cu和Zn的淋溶解吸具有相似的动力学过程,但淋溶速率和解吸量随有机酸的不同各异。重金属Pb,Cr,Cu和Zn各形态量之和与有机酸EDTA和DTPA淋溶解吸量呈指数关系,而与低分子有机酸Vc淋溶解吸量成线性关系。从而进一步表明低分子有机酸Vc与氨基多羧酸类有机酸EDTA和DTPA对土壤重金属Pb,Cr,Cu,Zn淋溶解吸机制不同。     

施用鸡粪后土壤磷的累积特征

根据不同方式计算鸡粪施用量,进行连续6茬蔬菜施用鸡粪田间试验,研究农田土壤中磷的累积特征。结果表明:土壤中全磷、树脂态磷、碳酸氢钠提取态磷、氢氧化钠提取态磷和稀盐酸提取态磷含量均随着鸡粪用量的提高而显著提高,且含量增幅随着种植茬数的增加而提高,故在生产实践中以作物需磷量配施鸡粪较优,否则由此所引起的土壤盈余磷素流失或淋失对地表水和地下水水质的潜在影响风险较大。     

Digestion Methods for Total Heavy Metals in Sediments and Soils

The objectives of this study were to analyze the total contents of Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn in the freshwater sediments and the arable and non-arable soils of Taiwan, and to compare the different digestion methods for their determination. Two hundred and thirty-nine freshwater sediments were collected from the Fei-Tsui Reservoir Watershed (FTRW) in northern Taiwan. Forty-two surface (0–15 cm) and subsurface (15–30 cm) soil samples were likewise collected from 21 representative arable soils derived from various parent materials and with varying weathered degrees in different regions of Taiwan. In addition, one hundred and ninety-four non-arable soils were collected from the different forest regions, industrial parks, resident areas, and commercial areas. Several digestion methods including the aquaregia and different combinations of concentrated acids (HClO₄, HNO₃, H₂SO₄, or HF) were compared. All samples were digested both by the aqua regia method and the Baker and Amacher method for Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn. The Reisenauer method was used for Cr and the Burau method for Pb further. The results indicate that the best digestion methods to analyze the total contents of heavy metals in the sediments and soils were recommended as follows: the Baker and Amacher method for Cd, Cr,Cu, Ni, and Zn; the Reisenauer method for Cr, but for simplicity the Baker and Amacher method is also recommended as the flexible method for the total analysis of Cr; the aqua regia method for Cu, Ni, and Zn; and the Burau method for Pb.