Degradation Pathway of the Photochemical Oxidation of Ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA) in the UV/H2O2-process

The degradation pathway for the oxidation of EDTA in the UV/H₂O₂-process was investigated. In absence of iron ions, the mineralization of EDTA is dominated by the reaction of the HO-radicals generated by the photolysis of H₂O₂. The organic degradation products iminodiacetate (IMDA), glycinate, oxamate, glyoxylate, oxalate and formate, and the inorganic degradation products carbon dioxide, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, and cyanate were found. In the presence of iron ions, photolytic decarboxylation processes inside the complex get an important role during degradation, and the organic degradation products ethylenediaminetriacetate (ED3A), ethylenediaminediacetate (EDDA), ethylenediaminemonoacetate (EDMA) were also found. By combining product studies with balances of carbon and nitrogen, the degradation pathway in the UV/H₂O₂-process could be elucidated. The degradation of EDTA was fast (k_deg = 0.012 s^–1), and no toxic degradation products were identified. Therefore, the process is well suited for the elimination of EDTA in water treatment.     

Centralization in the global avoided deforestation collaboration network

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation projects currently cover an area approximately twice the size of Germany and challenge traditional concepts of centralization and decentralization in studies of environmental governance. Emerging from the interactions of a complex network of actors, Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation demonstrates that transnational governance networks of organizations can become spatially centralized. Using a historical analysis of the development of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, we argue that the evolution of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation policy has been directed primarily from donor countries, especially in North America and Europe. Adopting a social network analysis approach, we present findings from a new dataset of collaboration on 276 Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation, avoided deforestation, and sustainable forest management projects that began some on-the-ground operations between 1989 and June 2012, finding that organizations in donor countries have from the beginning been the central actors in the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation network. We conclude that Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation exhibits spatial centralization within transnational governance architectures despite institutional fragmentation, raising important normative questions about participation in transnational forest governance.     

湿地生态系统退化机制和驱动力的模型构建——以天津地区湿地为例

在评述目前关于湿地退化机制和驱动因素研究的基础上,以天津地区湿地为例,从湿地生态系统结构和功能的整体性角度,分析了湿地退化过程中各结构组分与生态功能的关系。湿地作为重要的生态系统,其退化机制与驱动力分析应该首先从生态学角度出发,分析造成湿地生态系统结构改变的因素,以及对湿地生态系统服务功能退化的影响,确定了湿地退化的驱动力因素。按照其内在的逻辑关系,构建了湿地生态系统退化机制和驱动力模型,对影响天津地区湿地退化的驱动因素进行了梳理,并根据分析结果提出了天津湿地生态恢复的对策建议。     

Assessing degradation capability of aerobic indigenous microflora in PAH-contaminated brackish sediments

A study was conducted to determine polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) distribution and microbial population changes in brackish sediments from an Italian lagoon included in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. The presence and level of PAH-degrading bacteria were estimated by the most probable number (MPN) enumeration technique, whereas degradation capability towards target compounds was checked against loss of spiked PAHs (Phenanthrene, Anthracene and Fluoranthene) in MPN tubes after incubation in optimal conditions. Chemical analyses and microbiological counts suggested a potential for PAHs biodegradation by natural occurring populations of sediment microorganisms, thus indicating an "optimal range" in sediment PAHs concentrations, outside of which the natural selection of the indigenous microflora did not occur. The MPN procedure here described, provided an effective and reliable way to simultaneously determine microbial population densities and subsequent confirmation of the biodegradation capability of sediment indigenous microflora when exposed to laboratory and environmental concentrations of PAHs.     

不同河岸植物带对非点源污染河水污染物降解的试验研究

利用2种植物带(芦苇、香蒲与芦苇)对受非点源污染河水进行植物带处理污染物的降解效果模拟试验研究。结果表明,植物带处理污染物的降解效果明显优于无植物带,且以混合植物带效果最好。香蒲与芦苇植物带对COD、TN、TP和NH3-N去除率的周平均值分别为31.62%、37.84%、30.65%和34.31%。植物带能够截留地表径流中的颗粒物,提高水域中的溶解氧含量,对防止水土流失与改善流域水质均有显著作用。     

天然水体中酚的降解动力学

本文报道了天然水体中低浓度酚的降解动力学;计算了它的降解速率常数、降解活化能等。降解半表期是t_1/2=1.5d^-1（10℃）,t_1/2=O.74d^-1（30℃）。低浓度酚的降解动力学跟天然水体中酚的降解情况比较接近。本文的结果对环境评价、蓄水库工程设计等很有参考价值。     

沈抚污灌区结冻土壤中微生物群落及石油烃优势降解菌的筛选

针对已有50余年污水灌溉历史的沈抚污灌区石油污染结冻土壤中微生物种群及石油优势降解菌株进行了分离、筛选及初步鉴定。结果表明:石油污染土壤中的细菌总数是未污染土壤的100倍左右,其真菌和放线菌数量也明显超过未污染土壤。通过筛选,共得到17株石油烃优势降解细菌和11株真菌,其中,降解性能较强的细菌为12号,石油烃降解率为30.54%,初步鉴定为芽孢杆菌属(Bacillus);降解性能较强的真菌为22号真菌,石油烃降解率为34.21%,初步鉴定为常现青霉(Penicil-liam freguentans Westling)。     

Chemical degradation characteristics of reinforced concrete reefs in South Korea

The chemical degradation characteristics of reinforced concrete reefs, which had been fully immersed in Tongyeong waters of South Korea for 18–25 years, were studied. In order to investigate the marine environmental impact on the concrete reefs, environmental factors, for example pH, have been observed between 1997 and 2002. Then, four reinforced concrete reefs recovered from different sites in Tongyeong waters were nondestructively tested. Finally, those test results were analyzed to determine the chemical deterioration. Based on the test results, it is shown that the reinforced concrete reefs have sound chemical properties and their originally estimated service life is secure enough for a further service period in water depths of 28–32 m. A concrete cover depth of 40 mm is recommended for the design of reinforced concrete reefs to achieve safety in marine environments and special events occurring during installation and construction.