To enhance the properties of bio-based polyesters,enabling them to more closely mimic the characteristics of terephthalate-based materials,a series of aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters(P_(1)–P_(4))were synthesized via ...To enhance the properties of bio-based polyesters,enabling them to more closely mimic the characteristics of terephthalate-based materials,a series of aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters(P_(1)–P_(4))were synthesized via melt polycondensation.Diester monomers M and N were synthesized via the Williamson reaction,using lignin-derived 2-methoxyhydroquinone,methyl 4-chloromethylbenzoate,and methyl chloroacetate as starting materials.Hydroquinone bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether(HQEE)and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol(CHDM)were employed as cyclic segments,while 1,4-butanediol(BDO)and 1,6-hexanediol(HDO)served as alkyl segments within the copolymer structures.The novel copolyesters exhibited molecular weights(Mw)in the range of 5.25×10^(4)–5.87×10^(4) g/mol,with polydispersity indices spanning from 2.50–2.66.Evaluation of the structural and thermomechanical properties indicated that the inclusion of alkyl segments induced a reduction in both crystallinity and molecular weight,while significantly improving the flexibility,whereas cyclic segments enhanced the processability of the copolyesters.Copolyesters P_(1) and P_(2),due to the presence of rigid segments(HQEE and CHDM),displayed relatively high glass transition temperatures(Tg>80℃)and melting temperatures(Tm>170℃).Notably,P_(2),incorporating CHDM,exhibited superior elongation properties(272%),attributed to the enhanced chain mobility resulting from its trans-conformation,while P_(1) was found to be likely brittle owing to excessive chain stiffness.Biodegradability assessment using earthworms as bioindicators revealed that the copolyesters demonstrated moderate degradation profiles,with P_(2) exhibiting a degradation rate of 4.82%,followed by P_(4) at 4.07%,P_(3) at 3.65%,and P_(1) at 3.17%.The higher degradation rate of P_(2) was attributed to its relatively larger d-spacing and lower toxicity,which facilitated enzymatic hydrolytic attack by microorganisms.These findings highlight the significance of optimizing the structural chain segments within aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters.By doing so,it is possible to significantly enhance their properties and performance,offering viable bio-based alternatives to petroleum-based polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate(PET).展开更多
To convert the non biodegradable sodium lignin sulfonate into biodegradable substances, the sodium lignin sulfonate in the water was ozonized and the pH value, dissolved organic carbon(DOC), ultraviolet absorbency at...To convert the non biodegradable sodium lignin sulfonate into biodegradable substances, the sodium lignin sulfonate in the water was ozonized and the pH value, dissolved organic carbon(DOC), ultraviolet absorbency at λ =254 nm(UVA) and the biodegradability of the ozonation effluent were measured. The non biodegradable sodium lignin sulfonate can be partly converted into biodegradable substances by ozonation (about 38 76%). In the ozonation process, there is little DOC decrease, but much UVA decrease and obvious pH drop.展开更多
Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/Organophilic montmorillonite (PHBV/OMMT) nanocomposites were prepared and the biodegradability of the PHBV/OMMT nanocomposites was studied by a cultivation degrading metho...Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/Organophilic montmorillonite (PHBV/OMMT) nanocomposites were prepared and the biodegradability of the PHBV/OMMT nanocomposites was studied by a cultivation degrading method in soil suspension. The relationship between structure and biodegradability of PHBV/OMMT nanocomposites was investigated. The results showed that the biodegradability of PHBV/OMMT nanocomposites decreased with increasing amount of OMMT and it was related to the number of PHBV degrading microorganisms in degradation environment, the anti-microbial property of OMMT and the degree of crystallinity of the nanocomposites.展开更多
Coal gasification effluent is a typical refractory industrial wastewater with a very poor anaerobic biodegradability due to its toxicity. Methanol was introduced to improve anaerobic biodegradability of real coal gasi...Coal gasification effluent is a typical refractory industrial wastewater with a very poor anaerobic biodegradability due to its toxicity. Methanol was introduced to improve anaerobic biodegradability of real coal gasification wastewater, and the effect of methanol addition on the performance was investigated in a mesophilic upflow anaerobic sludge bed reactor with a hydraulic retention time of 24 hr. Experimental results indicated that anaerobic treatment of coal gasification wastewater was feasible with the addition of methanol. The corresponding maximum COD and phenol removal rates were 71% and 75%, respectively, with methanol concentration of 500 mg COD/L for a total organic loading rate of 3.5 kg COD/（m^3.day） and a phenol loading rate of 0.6 kg/（m^3.day）. The phenol removal rate was not improved with a higher methanol concentration of 1000 mg COD/L. Substrate utilization rate （SUR） tests indicated that the SURs of phenol were 106, 132, and 83 mg phenol/（g VSS.day） at methanol concentrations of 250, 500, and 1000 mg COD/L, respectively, and only 45 mg phenol/（g VSS.day） in the control reactor. The presence of methanol could reduce the toxicity of coal gasification wastewater and increase the biodegradation of phenolic compounds.展开更多
The pretreatment of refractory polyvinyl-alcohol （PVA） wastewater with low value of CODcr by Fenton＇s reagent was investigated to enhance the biodegradabilily. The effects of operating conditions such as pH of the ...The pretreatment of refractory polyvinyl-alcohol （PVA） wastewater with low value of CODcr by Fenton＇s reagent was investigated to enhance the biodegradabilily. The effects of operating conditions such as pH of the solution, Fe2＋ dosage, H2O2 dosage, reaction time and initial PVA concentration on the removal efficiency of CODCr were discussed. It is demonstrated that the optimum value of pH for removal of CODcr is 5 and the most suitable dosages of H2O2 （2%） and FeSO4 （10 mg/L） are 5% and 8.0%, respectively. When the initial CODcr value of the PVA water is 760 mg/L, the favorable reaction time is 110 min. Under these optimum conditions, the removal ratio of CODcr is 58.6% 61.4%, and the value of biodegradability （CODB/CODcr） increases markedly from 8.9% 9.7% to 62.6% 68.3%.展开更多
Biodegradable magnesium alloys have been turned out to be a promising candidate for orthopedic applications.In this study,the mechanical properties,degradation behaviorand cytocompatibility of MgZn-Zr-Nd and Mg-Zn-Zr-...Biodegradable magnesium alloys have been turned out to be a promising candidate for orthopedic applications.In this study,the mechanical properties,degradation behaviorand cytocompatibility of MgZn-Zr-Nd and Mg-Zn-Zr-Y alloys were studied in comparison with pure Mg.Mechanical tests showed that the strength and ductility of Mg-Zn-Zr-Nd and Mg-Zn-Zr-Y alloys were excellent.The corrosion resistance analyzed by electrochemical test and immersion test in alpha modified eagle(α-MEM) medium with 10% fetal bovine serum(FBS) revealed the degradation of Mg-Zn-Zr-Nd and Mg-Zn-Zr-Y alloys were faster than pure Mg at an early stage but slowed down after long time immersion.The metal ion concentrations were consistent with the corrosion rate.Mg-Zn-Zr-Nd alloy shows better mechanical properties than pure Mg and better corrosion resistance than Mg-Zn-Zr-Y alloy.The direct and indirect in vitro tests with MC3 T3-E1 cells demonstrate that Mg-Zn-Zr-Nd shows the best cytocompatibility and osteogenesis.The results suggest that Mg-Zn-Zr-Nd alloy shows an ideal combination of mechanical,corrosive and biological properties.In summary,these results implying the Mg-Zn-Zr-Nd alloy has great potential to benefit the future development of orthopedic applications.展开更多
As the characteristic pollutant, terephthalic acid(TA)was in charge of 40%—78% of the total COD of terylene artificial silk printing and dyeing wastewater(TPW-water). The studies on biodegradability of TA were conduc...As the characteristic pollutant, terephthalic acid(TA)was in charge of 40%—78% of the total COD of terylene artificial silk printing and dyeing wastewater(TPW-water). The studies on biodegradability of TA were conducted in a serial of activated sludge reactors with TPW-water. TA appeared to be readily biodegradable with removal efficiency over 96.5% under aerobic conditions, hardly biodegradable with removal efficiency below 10% under anoxic conditions and slowly biodegradable with a turnover between 31.4% and 56.0% under anaerobic conditions. TA also accounted for the majority of BOD in TPW-water. The process combined by anoxic, anaerobic and aerobic activated sludge reactor was suitable for TA degradation and TPW-water treatment. Further, the aerobic process was essentially much more effective than the anaerobic or anoxic one to degrade TA in TPW-water.展开更多
Water soluble organic carbon （WSOC） is considered the most mobile and reactive soil carbon source and its characterization is an important issue for soil ecology study. A biodegradability test was set up to study WS...Water soluble organic carbon （WSOC） is considered the most mobile and reactive soil carbon source and its characterization is an important issue for soil ecology study. A biodegradability test was set up to study WSOC extracted from 7 soils differently managed. WSOC was extracted from soil with water （soil/water ratio of 1：2, W/V） for 30 min, and then tested for biodegradability by a liquid state respirometric test. Result obtained confirmed the finding that WSOC biodegradability depended on the both land use and management practice. These results suggested the biodegradability test as suitable method to characterize WSOC, and provided useful information to soil fertility.展开更多
This study aims to investigate the addition of Zn on the corrosion property and cytocompatibility of Mg- 2Gd-xZn (x = 0, 3, 4 and 5;wt%) alloys, which were prepared by gravity permanent mold casting and solution treat...This study aims to investigate the addition of Zn on the corrosion property and cytocompatibility of Mg- 2Gd-xZn (x = 0, 3, 4 and 5;wt%) alloys, which were prepared by gravity permanent mold casting and solution treatment, respectively. The results show that the intermetallic phases of these ternary alloys are mainly composed of Mg12GdZn and Mg3GdZn3. The content of secondary phases as well as the grain size is greatly dependent on the Zn addition. Compared to the binary Mg- 2Gd alloy, the corrosion resistance of the most ternary alloys is significantly improved. Furthermore, the in vitro cell culture study demonstrates the potential cytocompatibility of the developed ternary alloys. It indicates that a series of Mg-2Gd-xZn (x = 0, 3, 4 and 5;wt%) with medically acceptable corrosion rate are developed and show great potential use as a new type of biodegradable implants.展开更多
The behavior of terephthalic acid (TPA) in anaerobic system has been studied bysemicontinuous bioassays under mesophilic condition with artificial TPA production wastewater. Theeffect of different loading rate of TPA ...The behavior of terephthalic acid (TPA) in anaerobic system has been studied bysemicontinuous bioassays under mesophilic condition with artificial TPA production wastewater. Theeffect of different loading rate of TPA on anaerobic digestion was studied under certain CODloading rate. The results showed that the TPA could be degraded anaerobically within a relativelylow range. The degradable concentration of TPA was less than 500 mg/L in the digester, higherconcentration of TPA could not be degraded totally and the rate of degradation might decrease withthe increase of feed amount. The inhibition is related to both loading rate and accumulatedconcentration of TPA in the digesters.展开更多
Effects of equal channel angular pressing(ECAP)extrusion on the microstructure,mechanical properties and biodegradability of Mg–2Zn–xGd–0.5Zr(x=0,0.5,1,2 wt%)alloys were studied in this work.Microstructure analysis...Effects of equal channel angular pressing(ECAP)extrusion on the microstructure,mechanical properties and biodegradability of Mg–2Zn–xGd–0.5Zr(x=0,0.5,1,2 wt%)alloys were studied in this work.Microstructure analysis,tensile test at ambient temperature,immersion test and electrochemical test in Hank’s solution were carried out.The results showed that Gd could further enhance the grain refinement during the ECAP extrusion.Both Gd addition and ECAP extrusion could improve the mechanical properties of the alloys,and the extrusion played the dominant role.Minor addition of Gd(0.5–1 wt%)could obviously enhance the corrosion resistance of the alloys.To some extent,ECAP extrusion improved the corrosion resistance of the alloys due to the change of second phases distribution and the refinement of grains.Further increase in extrusion pass was detrimental to the improvement of the corrosion resistance as a result of increment of the grain boundaries.展开更多
Using carbon tetrachloride （CCl4） as extraction agent, the activated sludge from Tianjin Jizhuangzi Sewage Treatment Plant as inoculum, the test study on biodegradability of lubricants was carried out. The test flas...Using carbon tetrachloride （CCl4） as extraction agent, the activated sludge from Tianjin Jizhuangzi Sewage Treatment Plant as inoculum, the test study on biodegradability of lubricants was carried out. The test flasks containing the mineral medium, the test oil and the inoculum were placed in incubation together with flasks containing poisoned blanks for periods of 0 and 21 days, respectively. Flasks containing the reference materials in place of the test oil were run in parallel. At the end of the incubation period, the contents of the flasks were subjected to sonic vibration, and were acidified and extracted by using CCI4. The extracts were then analysed by infra-red （IR） spectrometer to measure the maximum absorption of the C-H stretch of CH2-CH3 band at wavelength of 2 930 cm^-1. The absorption values were used to calculate the residual oil contents of the poisoned and test flasks. Consequently the biodegradability of the test oil was calculated. The test results indicate that the differences in the biodegradability of test materials in different tests are within 5.5%, and consistent with the data described in Coordinating European Council （CEC） L-33- A-93. The biodegradability of lubricants can be evaluated by this method effectively.展开更多
Evaluating anaerobic biodegradability of sludge and then identifying the stabilization of digestate is necessary in sludge treatment and disposal.48 sludge samples from 24 typical waste water treatment plants(WWTPs)in...Evaluating anaerobic biodegradability of sludge and then identifying the stabilization of digestate is necessary in sludge treatment and disposal.48 sludge samples from 24 typical waste water treatment plants(WWTPs)in 11 provinces in China were selected to investigate the relationship between Biochemical Acidogenic Potential(BAP)test and Biochemical Methane Potential(BMP)test.The volatile fatty acid(VFA)production obtained from BAP tests was found linearly related to the ultimate methane production from corresponding BMP tests.Satisfying results were obtained with Pearson correlation coefficient as 0.929 and R^2 value as 0.76.Furthermore,the physio-chemical characteristics(FCI,SUVA254,E 4/E 6)of supernatant,which were associated with humic-like substances(HS),were investigated before and after BMP tests.Through which a new criterion(FCI>1.50,SUVA 254>1.10,E 4/E 6<4.0)was proposed to evaluate the stabilization level of anaerobic digested sludge.展开更多
The biodegradability and biocompatibility of porous Mg-2Zn（mass fraction, %） scaffolds coated with nano hydroxyapatite（HAP） were investigated. The nano HAP coating on Mg-2Zn scaffolds was prepared by the pulse ele...The biodegradability and biocompatibility of porous Mg-2Zn（mass fraction, %） scaffolds coated with nano hydroxyapatite（HAP） were investigated. The nano HAP coating on Mg-2Zn scaffolds was prepared by the pulse electrodeposition method. The as-deposited scaffolds were then post-treated with alkaline solution to improve the biodegradation behavior and biocompatibility for implant applications. The microstructure and composition of scaffold and nano HAP coating, as well as their degradation and cytotoxicity behavior in simulated body fluid（SBF） were investigated. The post-treated coating is composed of needle-like HAP with the diameter less than 100 nm developed almost perpendicularly to the substrate, which exhibits a similar composition to natural bone. It is found that the products of immersion in SBF are identified to be HAP,（Ca,Mg）3（PO4）2 and Mg（OH）2. The bioactivity, biocompatibility and cell viabilities for the as-coated and post-treated scaffold extracts are higher than those for the uncoated scaffold. MG63 cells are found to adhere and proliferate on the surface of the as-coated and post-treated scaffolds, making it a promising choice for medical application. The results show that the pulse electrodeposition of nano HAP coating and alkaline treatment is a useful approach to improve the biodegradability and bioactivity of porous Mg-Zn scaffolds.展开更多
Biodegradability of di-n-butyl phthalate （DBP）, butylbenzyl phthalate （BBP）, di-ethylhexyl phthalate （DEHP）, and di-isononyl phthalate （DINP） under an anaerobic condition was evaluated using three natural sedi...Biodegradability of di-n-butyl phthalate （DBP）, butylbenzyl phthalate （BBP）, di-ethylhexyl phthalate （DEHP）, and di-isononyl phthalate （DINP） under an anaerobic condition was evaluated using three natural sediment microcosms obtained from ponds in Osaka, which had not been significantly polluted by the chemicals. The degradabilities of the four phthalic acid esters（PAEs） were analyzed by a first-order kinetic model with a lag phase and ranked as DBP〉BBP〉〉DEHP〉DINP. The PAEs with shorter alkyl-chains, DBP and BBP, were degraded with quite short lag phases near to zero and short half-lives of a few days. The PAEs with longer alkyl-chains, DEHP and DINP, were degraded with lag phases of 5-30 d and the quite long half-lives of a couple of hundred days. Although no data was available on the anaerobic biodegradability of D1NP before this study, it was clarified that DINP can be degraded with slow degradation rates. The fact that all the three intact sediments were capable of biodegradation of the PAEs suggests that potential of anaerobic biodegradation of PAEs is widespread in the aquatic environment.展开更多
Methyl diethanolamine fatty acid esters, viz. methyl diethanolamine octanoate and methyl diethanolamine oleate,were prepared. Their impacts on the biodegradability and tribological properties of mineral base oil 400 S...Methyl diethanolamine fatty acid esters, viz. methyl diethanolamine octanoate and methyl diethanolamine oleate,were prepared. Their impacts on the biodegradability and tribological properties of mineral base oil 400 SN were evaluated by a tester for fast evaluating the biodegradability of lubricants and by a four-ball tester, respectively. The results showed that methyl diethanolamine octanoate and methyl diethanolamine oleate both could markedly promote the biodegradation of the oil and improved its tribological properties. The improvement of biodegradability was attributed to the enhanced growth and quantity of microbes by methyl diethanolamine fatty acid esters. The worn surfaces were analyzed by a scanning electron microscope(SEM) equipped with an energy dispersive spectrometer(EDS) and an X-ray photoelectron spectroscope(XPS). The results indicated that the enhancement of friction-reducing and anti-wear properties of the mineral oil was attributed to the formation of complicated boundary lubrication films composed of species such as Fe_2O_3, Fe_3O_4 and organic nitrogen-containing compounds with a structure of –C-N-or R-NH_2.展开更多
The method of enhancing the biodegradability of landfill leachate via air stripping followed by coagulation/ultrafiltration （UF） processes is introduced. In this study, the air stripping process obtained a removal e...The method of enhancing the biodegradability of landfill leachate via air stripping followed by coagulation/ultrafiltration （UF） processes is introduced. In this study, the air stripping process obtained a removal efficiency of 88.6% for ammonia nitrogen （NH3-N）, at an air-to-liquid ratio （A/L） of 3 300 （pH = 11） and after 18 h of stripping. The single coagulation process increased the BOD （biological oxygen demand）/COD （chemical oxygen demand） ratio by 0.089 with a FeCl3 dosage of 570 mg/L, at pH 7.0, and the single UF process increased the BOD/COD ratio from 0.049 to 0.311. However, the combination of coagulation and UF increased the BOD/COD ratio from 0.049 to 0.423, and the final BOD, COD, NH3-N, and colour of the leachate were 1 023 mg/L, 2 845 mg/L, 145 mg/L, and 2 056, respectively, when a 3 kDa molecular weight cut-off （MWCO） membrane was used at an operating pressure of 0.7 MPa. In the ultrafiltration process, the average solution flux （Jv）, concentration multiple （Mc）, and retention rate （R） for the COD were 107.3 L/（m^2·h）, 6.3, and 84.2%, respectively.展开更多
In this paper, the influence of inorganic salt on aerobic biodegradability of dyestuffs was studied by means of semi-continuous activated sludge method. It was found that: biodegradability of dyestuffs would decrease ...In this paper, the influence of inorganic salt on aerobic biodegradability of dyestuffs was studied by means of semi-continuous activated sludge method. It was found that: biodegradability of dyestuffs would decrease with the increase of the concentration of NaCl; however, biodegradability in the condition of NaCl = 30 g/L was better than that in the condition of NaCl = 15 g/L; in the three NaCl conditions, biodegradability of tested dyestuffs followed the following order: NaCl = 0 g/L>NaCl = 30 g/L>NaCl = 15 g/L.展开更多
Objective To identify the bacteria tolerating chlorinated anilines and to study the biodegradability of o-chloroaniline and its coexistent compounds. Methods Microbial community of complex bacteria was identified by p...Objective To identify the bacteria tolerating chlorinated anilines and to study the biodegradability of o-chloroaniline and its coexistent compounds. Methods Microbial community of complex bacteria was identified by plate culture observation techniques and Gram stain method. Bacterial growth inhibition test was used to determine the tolerance of complex bacteria to toxicant. Biodegradability of chlorinated anilines was determined using domesticated complex bacteria as an inoculum by shaking-flask test. Results The complex bacteria were identified, consisting of Xanthomonas, Bacillus alcaligenes, Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas, and Actinomycetaceae nocardia. The obtained complex bacteria were more tolerant to o-chloroaniline than mixture bacteria in natural river waters. The effects of exposure concentration and inoculum size on the biodegradability of o-chloroaniline were analyzed, and the biodegradation characteristics of single o-chloroaniline and 2, 4-dichloroaniline were compared with the coexistent compounds. Conclusion The biodegradation rates can be improved by decreasing concentration of compounds and increasing inoculum size of complex bacteria. When o-chloroaniline coexists with aniline, the latter is biodegraded prior to the former, and as a consequence the metabolic efficiency of o-chloroaniline is improved with the increase of aniline concentration. Meanwhile, when o-chloroaniline coexists with 2,4-dichloroaniline, the metabolic efficiency of 2,4-dichloroaniline is markedly improved.展开更多
基金financially supported by State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs(SAFEA)through the High-End Foreign Expert Program(No.BG2021227001)postdoctoral funding from Wuhan University of Science and Technology(No.105008701)。
文摘To enhance the properties of bio-based polyesters,enabling them to more closely mimic the characteristics of terephthalate-based materials,a series of aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters(P_(1)–P_(4))were synthesized via melt polycondensation.Diester monomers M and N were synthesized via the Williamson reaction,using lignin-derived 2-methoxyhydroquinone,methyl 4-chloromethylbenzoate,and methyl chloroacetate as starting materials.Hydroquinone bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether(HQEE)and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol(CHDM)were employed as cyclic segments,while 1,4-butanediol(BDO)and 1,6-hexanediol(HDO)served as alkyl segments within the copolymer structures.The novel copolyesters exhibited molecular weights(Mw)in the range of 5.25×10^(4)–5.87×10^(4) g/mol,with polydispersity indices spanning from 2.50–2.66.Evaluation of the structural and thermomechanical properties indicated that the inclusion of alkyl segments induced a reduction in both crystallinity and molecular weight,while significantly improving the flexibility,whereas cyclic segments enhanced the processability of the copolyesters.Copolyesters P_(1) and P_(2),due to the presence of rigid segments(HQEE and CHDM),displayed relatively high glass transition temperatures(Tg>80℃)and melting temperatures(Tm>170℃).Notably,P_(2),incorporating CHDM,exhibited superior elongation properties(272%),attributed to the enhanced chain mobility resulting from its trans-conformation,while P_(1) was found to be likely brittle owing to excessive chain stiffness.Biodegradability assessment using earthworms as bioindicators revealed that the copolyesters demonstrated moderate degradation profiles,with P_(2) exhibiting a degradation rate of 4.82%,followed by P_(4) at 4.07%,P_(3) at 3.65%,and P_(1) at 3.17%.The higher degradation rate of P_(2) was attributed to its relatively larger d-spacing and lower toxicity,which facilitated enzymatic hydrolytic attack by microorganisms.These findings highlight the significance of optimizing the structural chain segments within aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters.By doing so,it is possible to significantly enhance their properties and performance,offering viable bio-based alternatives to petroleum-based polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate(PET).
文摘To convert the non biodegradable sodium lignin sulfonate into biodegradable substances, the sodium lignin sulfonate in the water was ozonized and the pH value, dissolved organic carbon(DOC), ultraviolet absorbency at λ =254 nm(UVA) and the biodegradability of the ozonation effluent were measured. The non biodegradable sodium lignin sulfonate can be partly converted into biodegradable substances by ozonation (about 38 76%). In the ozonation process, there is little DOC decrease, but much UVA decrease and obvious pH drop.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20374032) Chinese Education Ministry Foundation for N & T Joint Academy
文摘Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/Organophilic montmorillonite (PHBV/OMMT) nanocomposites were prepared and the biodegradability of the PHBV/OMMT nanocomposites was studied by a cultivation degrading method in soil suspension. The relationship between structure and biodegradability of PHBV/OMMT nanocomposites was investigated. The results showed that the biodegradability of PHBV/OMMT nanocomposites decreased with increasing amount of OMMT and it was related to the number of PHBV degrading microorganisms in degradation environment, the anti-microbial property of OMMT and the degree of crystallinity of the nanocomposites.
基金supported by the State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment,Harbin Institute of Technology(No. 2010DX05)the National High Technology Research and Development Program(863) of China(No. 2007AA06A411)
文摘Coal gasification effluent is a typical refractory industrial wastewater with a very poor anaerobic biodegradability due to its toxicity. Methanol was introduced to improve anaerobic biodegradability of real coal gasification wastewater, and the effect of methanol addition on the performance was investigated in a mesophilic upflow anaerobic sludge bed reactor with a hydraulic retention time of 24 hr. Experimental results indicated that anaerobic treatment of coal gasification wastewater was feasible with the addition of methanol. The corresponding maximum COD and phenol removal rates were 71% and 75%, respectively, with methanol concentration of 500 mg COD/L for a total organic loading rate of 3.5 kg COD/（m^3.day） and a phenol loading rate of 0.6 kg/（m^3.day）. The phenol removal rate was not improved with a higher methanol concentration of 1000 mg COD/L. Substrate utilization rate （SUR） tests indicated that the SURs of phenol were 106, 132, and 83 mg phenol/（g VSS.day） at methanol concentrations of 250, 500, and 1000 mg COD/L, respectively, and only 45 mg phenol/（g VSS.day） in the control reactor. The presence of methanol could reduce the toxicity of coal gasification wastewater and increase the biodegradation of phenolic compounds.
基金Project(08JCYBJC02600) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin,ChinaProject(2008ZX07314-005-011) supported by the National Major Technological Program of China
文摘The pretreatment of refractory polyvinyl-alcohol （PVA） wastewater with low value of CODcr by Fenton＇s reagent was investigated to enhance the biodegradabilily. The effects of operating conditions such as pH of the solution, Fe2＋ dosage, H2O2 dosage, reaction time and initial PVA concentration on the removal efficiency of CODCr were discussed. It is demonstrated that the optimum value of pH for removal of CODcr is 5 and the most suitable dosages of H2O2 （2%） and FeSO4 （10 mg/L） are 5% and 8.0%, respectively. When the initial CODcr value of the PVA water is 760 mg/L, the favorable reaction time is 110 min. Under these optimum conditions, the removal ratio of CODcr is 58.6% 61.4%, and the value of biodegradability （CODB/CODcr） increases markedly from 8.9% 9.7% to 62.6% 68.3%.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1737102)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(No.2017QNRC001)+1 种基金the Shenyang Key R&D and Technology Transfer Program(No.Z18-0-027)the Key Program of China on Biomedical Materials Research and Tissue and Organ Replacement(Nos.2016YFC1101804 and 2016YFC1100604)。
文摘Biodegradable magnesium alloys have been turned out to be a promising candidate for orthopedic applications.In this study,the mechanical properties,degradation behaviorand cytocompatibility of MgZn-Zr-Nd and Mg-Zn-Zr-Y alloys were studied in comparison with pure Mg.Mechanical tests showed that the strength and ductility of Mg-Zn-Zr-Nd and Mg-Zn-Zr-Y alloys were excellent.The corrosion resistance analyzed by electrochemical test and immersion test in alpha modified eagle(α-MEM) medium with 10% fetal bovine serum(FBS) revealed the degradation of Mg-Zn-Zr-Nd and Mg-Zn-Zr-Y alloys were faster than pure Mg at an early stage but slowed down after long time immersion.The metal ion concentrations were consistent with the corrosion rate.Mg-Zn-Zr-Nd alloy shows better mechanical properties than pure Mg and better corrosion resistance than Mg-Zn-Zr-Y alloy.The direct and indirect in vitro tests with MC3 T3-E1 cells demonstrate that Mg-Zn-Zr-Nd shows the best cytocompatibility and osteogenesis.The results suggest that Mg-Zn-Zr-Nd alloy shows an ideal combination of mechanical,corrosive and biological properties.In summary,these results implying the Mg-Zn-Zr-Nd alloy has great potential to benefit the future development of orthopedic applications.
文摘As the characteristic pollutant, terephthalic acid(TA)was in charge of 40%—78% of the total COD of terylene artificial silk printing and dyeing wastewater(TPW-water). The studies on biodegradability of TA were conducted in a serial of activated sludge reactors with TPW-water. TA appeared to be readily biodegradable with removal efficiency over 96.5% under aerobic conditions, hardly biodegradable with removal efficiency below 10% under anoxic conditions and slowly biodegradable with a turnover between 31.4% and 56.0% under anaerobic conditions. TA also accounted for the majority of BOD in TPW-water. The process combined by anoxic, anaerobic and aerobic activated sludge reactor was suitable for TA degradation and TPW-water treatment. Further, the aerobic process was essentially much more effective than the anaerobic or anoxic one to degrade TA in TPW-water.
文摘Water soluble organic carbon （WSOC） is considered the most mobile and reactive soil carbon source and its characterization is an important issue for soil ecology study. A biodegradability test was set up to study WSOC extracted from 7 soils differently managed. WSOC was extracted from soil with water （soil/water ratio of 1：2, W/V） for 30 min, and then tested for biodegradability by a liquid state respirometric test. Result obtained confirmed the finding that WSOC biodegradability depended on the both land use and management practice. These results suggested the biodegradability test as suitable method to characterize WSOC, and provided useful information to soil fertility.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 31300808 and 31400815)the Scientific and Technological Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi (No. 201417)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province (No. 2013021011-1)
文摘This study aims to investigate the addition of Zn on the corrosion property and cytocompatibility of Mg- 2Gd-xZn (x = 0, 3, 4 and 5;wt%) alloys, which were prepared by gravity permanent mold casting and solution treatment, respectively. The results show that the intermetallic phases of these ternary alloys are mainly composed of Mg12GdZn and Mg3GdZn3. The content of secondary phases as well as the grain size is greatly dependent on the Zn addition. Compared to the binary Mg- 2Gd alloy, the corrosion resistance of the most ternary alloys is significantly improved. Furthermore, the in vitro cell culture study demonstrates the potential cytocompatibility of the developed ternary alloys. It indicates that a series of Mg-2Gd-xZn (x = 0, 3, 4 and 5;wt%) with medically acceptable corrosion rate are developed and show great potential use as a new type of biodegradable implants.
文摘The behavior of terephthalic acid (TPA) in anaerobic system has been studied bysemicontinuous bioassays under mesophilic condition with artificial TPA production wastewater. Theeffect of different loading rate of TPA on anaerobic digestion was studied under certain CODloading rate. The results showed that the TPA could be degraded anaerobically within a relativelylow range. The degradable concentration of TPA was less than 500 mg/L in the digester, higherconcentration of TPA could not be degraded totally and the rate of degradation might decrease withthe increase of feed amount. The inhibition is related to both loading rate and accumulatedconcentration of TPA in the digesters.
基金financially supported by the Key Program of China on Biomedical Materials Research and Tissue and Organ Replacement(Nos.2016YFC1101804 and 2016YFC1100604)the Shenyang Key R&D and Technology Transfer Program(No.Z18-0-027)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51801220)the Top-notch Academic Programs Project of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(TAPP)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)。
文摘Effects of equal channel angular pressing(ECAP)extrusion on the microstructure,mechanical properties and biodegradability of Mg–2Zn–xGd–0.5Zr(x=0,0.5,1,2 wt%)alloys were studied in this work.Microstructure analysis,tensile test at ambient temperature,immersion test and electrochemical test in Hank’s solution were carried out.The results showed that Gd could further enhance the grain refinement during the ECAP extrusion.Both Gd addition and ECAP extrusion could improve the mechanical properties of the alloys,and the extrusion played the dominant role.Minor addition of Gd(0.5–1 wt%)could obviously enhance the corrosion resistance of the alloys.To some extent,ECAP extrusion improved the corrosion resistance of the alloys due to the change of second phases distribution and the refinement of grains.Further increase in extrusion pass was detrimental to the improvement of the corrosion resistance as a result of increment of the grain boundaries.
基金China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (No. 104141)
文摘Using carbon tetrachloride （CCl4） as extraction agent, the activated sludge from Tianjin Jizhuangzi Sewage Treatment Plant as inoculum, the test study on biodegradability of lubricants was carried out. The test flasks containing the mineral medium, the test oil and the inoculum were placed in incubation together with flasks containing poisoned blanks for periods of 0 and 21 days, respectively. Flasks containing the reference materials in place of the test oil were run in parallel. At the end of the incubation period, the contents of the flasks were subjected to sonic vibration, and were acidified and extracted by using CCI4. The extracts were then analysed by infra-red （IR） spectrometer to measure the maximum absorption of the C-H stretch of CH2-CH3 band at wavelength of 2 930 cm^-1. The absorption values were used to calculate the residual oil contents of the poisoned and test flasks. Consequently the biodegradability of the test oil was calculated. The test results indicate that the differences in the biodegradability of test materials in different tests are within 5.5%, and consistent with the data described in Coordinating European Council （CEC） L-33- A-93. The biodegradability of lubricants can be evaluated by this method effectively.
基金Shanghai Technology Leader Program(No.17XD1420500)National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFC1900905)。
文摘Evaluating anaerobic biodegradability of sludge and then identifying the stabilization of digestate is necessary in sludge treatment and disposal.48 sludge samples from 24 typical waste water treatment plants(WWTPs)in 11 provinces in China were selected to investigate the relationship between Biochemical Acidogenic Potential(BAP)test and Biochemical Methane Potential(BMP)test.The volatile fatty acid(VFA)production obtained from BAP tests was found linearly related to the ultimate methane production from corresponding BMP tests.Satisfying results were obtained with Pearson correlation coefficient as 0.929 and R^2 value as 0.76.Furthermore,the physio-chemical characteristics(FCI,SUVA254,E 4/E 6)of supernatant,which were associated with humic-like substances(HS),were investigated before and after BMP tests.Through which a new criterion(FCI>1.50,SUVA 254>1.10,E 4/E 6<4.0)was proposed to evaluate the stabilization level of anaerobic digested sludge.
文摘The biodegradability and biocompatibility of porous Mg-2Zn（mass fraction, %） scaffolds coated with nano hydroxyapatite（HAP） were investigated. The nano HAP coating on Mg-2Zn scaffolds was prepared by the pulse electrodeposition method. The as-deposited scaffolds were then post-treated with alkaline solution to improve the biodegradation behavior and biocompatibility for implant applications. The microstructure and composition of scaffold and nano HAP coating, as well as their degradation and cytotoxicity behavior in simulated body fluid（SBF） were investigated. The post-treated coating is composed of needle-like HAP with the diameter less than 100 nm developed almost perpendicularly to the substrate, which exhibits a similar composition to natural bone. It is found that the products of immersion in SBF are identified to be HAP,（Ca,Mg）3（PO4）2 and Mg（OH）2. The bioactivity, biocompatibility and cell viabilities for the as-coated and post-treated scaffold extracts are higher than those for the uncoated scaffold. MG63 cells are found to adhere and proliferate on the surface of the as-coated and post-treated scaffolds, making it a promising choice for medical application. The results show that the pulse electrodeposition of nano HAP coating and alkaline treatment is a useful approach to improve the biodegradability and bioactivity of porous Mg-Zn scaffolds.
文摘Biodegradability of di-n-butyl phthalate （DBP）, butylbenzyl phthalate （BBP）, di-ethylhexyl phthalate （DEHP）, and di-isononyl phthalate （DINP） under an anaerobic condition was evaluated using three natural sediment microcosms obtained from ponds in Osaka, which had not been significantly polluted by the chemicals. The degradabilities of the four phthalic acid esters（PAEs） were analyzed by a first-order kinetic model with a lag phase and ranked as DBP〉BBP〉〉DEHP〉DINP. The PAEs with shorter alkyl-chains, DBP and BBP, were degraded with quite short lag phases near to zero and short half-lives of a few days. The PAEs with longer alkyl-chains, DEHP and DINP, were degraded with lag phases of 5-30 d and the quite long half-lives of a couple of hundred days. Although no data was available on the anaerobic biodegradability of D1NP before this study, it was clarified that DINP can be degraded with slow degradation rates. The fact that all the three intact sediments were capable of biodegradation of the PAEs suggests that potential of anaerobic biodegradation of PAEs is widespread in the aquatic environment.
基金financial supports from National Defense Science Technology Foundation (Project No.3604003)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Project No.51375491)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing (Project No. CSTC 2014JCYJAA50021)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing (Project No. cstc2017jcyjAX0058)
文摘Methyl diethanolamine fatty acid esters, viz. methyl diethanolamine octanoate and methyl diethanolamine oleate,were prepared. Their impacts on the biodegradability and tribological properties of mineral base oil 400 SN were evaluated by a tester for fast evaluating the biodegradability of lubricants and by a four-ball tester, respectively. The results showed that methyl diethanolamine octanoate and methyl diethanolamine oleate both could markedly promote the biodegradation of the oil and improved its tribological properties. The improvement of biodegradability was attributed to the enhanced growth and quantity of microbes by methyl diethanolamine fatty acid esters. The worn surfaces were analyzed by a scanning electron microscope(SEM) equipped with an energy dispersive spectrometer(EDS) and an X-ray photoelectron spectroscope(XPS). The results indicated that the enhancement of friction-reducing and anti-wear properties of the mineral oil was attributed to the formation of complicated boundary lubrication films composed of species such as Fe_2O_3, Fe_3O_4 and organic nitrogen-containing compounds with a structure of –C-N-or R-NH_2.
文摘The method of enhancing the biodegradability of landfill leachate via air stripping followed by coagulation/ultrafiltration （UF） processes is introduced. In this study, the air stripping process obtained a removal efficiency of 88.6% for ammonia nitrogen （NH3-N）, at an air-to-liquid ratio （A/L） of 3 300 （pH = 11） and after 18 h of stripping. The single coagulation process increased the BOD （biological oxygen demand）/COD （chemical oxygen demand） ratio by 0.089 with a FeCl3 dosage of 570 mg/L, at pH 7.0, and the single UF process increased the BOD/COD ratio from 0.049 to 0.311. However, the combination of coagulation and UF increased the BOD/COD ratio from 0.049 to 0.423, and the final BOD, COD, NH3-N, and colour of the leachate were 1 023 mg/L, 2 845 mg/L, 145 mg/L, and 2 056, respectively, when a 3 kDa molecular weight cut-off （MWCO） membrane was used at an operating pressure of 0.7 MPa. In the ultrafiltration process, the average solution flux （Jv）, concentration multiple （Mc）, and retention rate （R） for the COD were 107.3 L/（m^2·h）, 6.3, and 84.2%, respectively.
文摘In this paper, the influence of inorganic salt on aerobic biodegradability of dyestuffs was studied by means of semi-continuous activated sludge method. It was found that: biodegradability of dyestuffs would decrease with the increase of the concentration of NaCl; however, biodegradability in the condition of NaCl = 30 g/L was better than that in the condition of NaCl = 15 g/L; in the three NaCl conditions, biodegradability of tested dyestuffs followed the following order: NaCl = 0 g/L>NaCl = 30 g/L>NaCl = 15 g/L.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50379012)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (No. 05-0481).
文摘Objective To identify the bacteria tolerating chlorinated anilines and to study the biodegradability of o-chloroaniline and its coexistent compounds. Methods Microbial community of complex bacteria was identified by plate culture observation techniques and Gram stain method. Bacterial growth inhibition test was used to determine the tolerance of complex bacteria to toxicant. Biodegradability of chlorinated anilines was determined using domesticated complex bacteria as an inoculum by shaking-flask test. Results The complex bacteria were identified, consisting of Xanthomonas, Bacillus alcaligenes, Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas, and Actinomycetaceae nocardia. The obtained complex bacteria were more tolerant to o-chloroaniline than mixture bacteria in natural river waters. The effects of exposure concentration and inoculum size on the biodegradability of o-chloroaniline were analyzed, and the biodegradation characteristics of single o-chloroaniline and 2, 4-dichloroaniline were compared with the coexistent compounds. Conclusion The biodegradation rates can be improved by decreasing concentration of compounds and increasing inoculum size of complex bacteria. When o-chloroaniline coexists with aniline, the latter is biodegraded prior to the former, and as a consequence the metabolic efficiency of o-chloroaniline is improved with the increase of aniline concentration. Meanwhile, when o-chloroaniline coexists with 2,4-dichloroaniline, the metabolic efficiency of 2,4-dichloroaniline is markedly improved.
