Polybrominated biphenyl ethers(PBDEs)and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)are commonly detected contaminants at e-waste recycling sites.Against the conventional wisdom that PBDEs and PAHs are highly immobile and ...Polybrominated biphenyl ethers(PBDEs)and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)are commonly detected contaminants at e-waste recycling sites.Against the conventional wisdom that PBDEs and PAHs are highly immobile and persist primarily in shallowsurface soils,increasing evidence shows that these compounds can leach into the groundwater.Herein,we compare the leachabilities of PBDEs vs.PAHs from contaminated soils collected at an e-waste recycling site in Tianjin,China.Considerable amounts of BDE-209(0.3–2 ng/L)and phenanthrene(42–106 ng/L),the most abundant PBDE and PAH at the site,are detected in the effluents of columns packed with contaminated soils,with the specific concentrations varying with hydrodynamic and solution chemistry conditions.Interestingly,the leaching potential of BDE-209 appears to be closely related to the release of colloidal mineral particles,whereas the leachability of phenanthrene correlates well with the concentration of dissolved organic carbon in the effluent,but showing essentially no correlation with the concentration of mineral particles.The surprisingly different trends of the leachability observed between BDE-209 and phenanthrene is counterintuitive,as PBDEs and PAHs often co-exist at e-waste recycling sites(particularly at the sites wherein incineration is being practiced)and share many similarities in terms of physicochemical properties.One possible explanation is that due to its extremely low solubility,BDE-209 predominantly exists in free-phase(i.e.,as solid(nano)particles),whereas the more soluble phenanthrene is mainly sorbed to soil organic matter.Findings in this study underscore the need to better understand the mobility of highly hydrophobic organic contaminants at contaminated sites for improved risk management.展开更多
Lake Baiyangdian is one of China’s largest macrophyte-derived lakes,facing severe challenges related to water quality maintenance and eutrophication prevention.Dissolved organic matter(DOM)was a huge carbon pool and ...Lake Baiyangdian is one of China’s largest macrophyte-derived lakes,facing severe challenges related to water quality maintenance and eutrophication prevention.Dissolved organic matter(DOM)was a huge carbon pool and its abundance,property,and transformation played important roles in the biogeochemical cycle and energy flow in lake ecosystems.In this study,Lake Baiyangdian was divided into four distinct areas:Unartificial Area(UA),Village Area(VA),Tourism Area(TA),and Breeding Area(BA).We examined the diversity of DOM properties and sources across these functional areas.Our findings reveal that DOM in this lake is predominantly composed of protein-like substances,as determined by excitation-emission matrix and parallel factor analysis(EEM-PARAFAC).Notably,the exogenous tyrosine-like component C1 showed a stronger presence in VA and BA compared to UA and TA.Ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrometry(FT-ICR MS)unveiled a similar DOM molecular composition pattern across different functional areas due to the high relative abundances of lignan compounds,suggesting that macrophytes significantly influence the material structure of DOM.DOM properties exhibited specific associations with water quality indicators in various functional areas,as indicated by the Mantel test.The connections between DOM properties and NO_(3)-N andNH3-Nwere more pronounced in VA and BA than in UA and TA.Our results underscore the viability of using DOM as an indicator for more precise and scientific water quality management.展开更多
This study examines the potential impacts o climate change on Lake Biwa,Japan’s largest freshwate lake,with a focus on temperature,wind speed,and pre cipitation variations.Leveraging data from the IPCC Sixth Assessme...This study examines the potential impacts o climate change on Lake Biwa,Japan’s largest freshwate lake,with a focus on temperature,wind speed,and pre cipitation variations.Leveraging data from the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report,including CCP scenarios,projecting a significant temperature rise of 3.3–5.7℃in the case o very high GHG emission power,the research investigates how these shifts may influence dissolved oxygen levels in Lake Biwa.Through a one-dimensional model incorporat ing sediment redox reactions,various scenarios where ai temperature and wind speed are changed are simulated.I is revealed that a 5℃increase in air temperature leads to decreasing 1-2 mg/L of dissolved oxygen concentrations from the surface layer to the bottom layer,while a decrease in air temperature tends to elevate 1–3 mg/L of oxygen lev els.Moreover,doubling wind speed enhances surface laye oxygen but diminishes it in deeper layers due to increased mixing.Seasonal variations in wind effects are noted with significant surface layer oxygen increases from 0.4to 0.8 mg/L during summer to autumn,increases from 0.4 to 0.8 mg/L in autumn to winter due to intensified vertica mixing.This phenomenon impacts the lake’s oxygen cycle year-round.In contrast,precipitation changes show limited impact on oxygen levels,suggesting minor influence com pared to other meteorological factors.The study suggests the necessity of comprehensive three-dimensional models that account for lake-specific and geographical factors fo accurate predictions of future water conditions.A holistic approach integrating nutrient levels,water temperature,and river inflow is deemed essential for sustainable management of Lake Biwa’s water resources,particularly in addressing precipitation variations.展开更多
In overpressure reservoirs,natural gas often coexists in a three-phase mixed form of continuous free state,dispersed free state and water-saturated dissolved state.However,the latter two have not received sufficient a...In overpressure reservoirs,natural gas often coexists in a three-phase mixed form of continuous free state,dispersed free state and water-saturated dissolved state.However,the latter two have not received sufficient attention.In response to this situation,based on detailed characterization of typical overpressure dissolved gas in the Yinggehai-Qiongdongnan basin and the experiment results of natural gas dissolution with high-temperature and overpressure,the concept of“overpressure-dissolved gas”was proposed and its basic features,formation conditions and resource potential were summarized.It refers to the natural gas present in the gas-water transitional zone and the saturated dissolved gas zone within the overpressure reservoirs.The formation of overpressure-dissolved gas requires two basic conditions:the pressure coefficient typically greater than 1.5,and a relatively high gas saturation in the reservoir(10%-35%).Overpressure-dissolved gas exists in the strata from shallow to deep with a multi-stage superimposed pattern;there are at least four combination types:overpressure-dissolved gas with multiple gas caps,overpressure-dissolved gas with single gas cap,gas-bearing water layer without gas cap,and dissolved gas-bearing water layer without gas cap.The basic geological elements required for the formation of overpressure-dissolved gas include the gas source,reservoir,cap rock,gas-water transitional zone and overpressure body.The conditions of gas source,reservoir and cap rock determine the scale of the overpressure-dissolved gas zone.High temperature,high pressure and low-permeability reservoirs control the solubility of natural gas and the thickness of the gas-water transitional zone.The physical properties of sandstone determine the combination types of overpressure-dissolved gas.Changes in pressure control the transformation of different existing states of overpressure-dissolved gas.The overpressure-dissolved gas in the Yinggehai-Qiongdongnan Basin has considerable huge resource potential.Once breakthrough is achieved in this area,it will usher in a new era of natural gas exploration in the overpressured basin.展开更多
Dissolved organic matter(DOM)in rivers plays a key role in the global carbon cycle and aquatic ecosystems,yet its spatiotemporal dynamics across complex terrains remains inadequately characterized.To address this gap,...Dissolved organic matter(DOM)in rivers plays a key role in the global carbon cycle and aquatic ecosystems,yet its spatiotemporal dynamics across complex terrains remains inadequately characterized.To address this gap,we conducted seasonal sampling along the Luan River and examined how DOM composition varies over space and time in response to environmental drivers.Using parallel factor analysis(PARAFAC),we identified two humic-like components(C1+C2,Em>380 nm)and one protein-like component(C3,Em<380 nm).DOM fluorescence intensity was lowest in winter,while C1 and C3 levels peaked in autumn and C2 in summer(p<0.05).Spatially,C1 and C3 levels were highest downstream regions,whereas C2 peaked in the midstream section(p<0.05).Microbial sources dominated DOM in spring,winter,and in both headwater and downstream areas(FI>1.9).Principal coordinates analysis(PCoA)combined with multi-response permutation process(MRPP)confirmed significant spatiotemporal differences in DOM composition(p<0.05).Random forest modeling showed humic-like components were more sensitive to environmental changes.Redundancy analysis(RDA)and Mantel tests identified temperature as the dominant seasonal driver of DOM variation(p<0.05),while dissolved total phosphorus(DTP)and nitrate nitrogen(NO_(3)^(-)-N)were the key spatial determinants.Significant correlations were also observed between NO_(3)^(-)-N and ammonium nitrogen(NH_(4)^(+)-N),as well as between DTP and DOM,suggesting shared origins and compositional linkages(p<0.05).Our findings highlight the pronounced seasonal and spatial heterogeneity of DOM in multi-terrain river systems,offering valuable insights into carbon dynamics and ecosystem functioning in river systems.展开更多
Oceanic dissolved oxygen(DO)in the ocean has an indispensable role on supporting biological respiration,maintaining ecological balance and promoting nutrient cycling.According to existing research,the total DO has dec...Oceanic dissolved oxygen(DO)in the ocean has an indispensable role on supporting biological respiration,maintaining ecological balance and promoting nutrient cycling.According to existing research,the total DO has declined by 2%of the total over the past 50 a,and the tropical Pacific Ocean occupied the largest oxygen minimum zone(OMZ)areas.However,the sparse observation data is limited to understanding the dynamic variation and trend of ocean using traditional interpolation methods.In this study,we applied different machine learning algorithms to fit regression models between measured DO,ocean reanalysis physical variables,and spatiotemporal variables.We demonstrate that extreme gradient boosting(XGBoost)model has the best performance,hereby reconstructing a four-dimensional DO dataset of the tropical Pacific Ocean from 1920 to 2023.The results reveal that XGBoost significantly improves the reconstruction performance in the tropical Pacific Ocean,with a 35.3%reduction in root mean-squared error and a 39.5%decrease in mean absolute error.Additionally,we compare the results with three Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6(CMIP6)models data to confirm the high accuracy of the 4-dimensional reconstruction.Overall,the OMZ mainly dominates the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean,with a slow expansion.This study used XGBoost to efficiently reconstructing 4-dimensional DO enhancing the understanding of the hypoxic expansion in the tropical Pacific Ocean and we foresee that this approach would be extended to reconstruct more ocean elements.展开更多
To elucidate the geographical differentiation characteristics and driving mechanisms of Dissolved Organic Matter(DOM)in typical rivers,this study conducted a multi-spectral investigation on three representative river ...To elucidate the geographical differentiation characteristics and driving mechanisms of Dissolved Organic Matter(DOM)in typical rivers,this study conducted a multi-spectral investigation on three representative river types within Shandong Province:The mountainous Dawen River,the plain Tuhai River,and the artificial East Grand Canal.The DOM composition was analyzed using Ultraviolet-Visible(UV-Vis)absorption spectroscopy,Excitation-Emission Matrix(EEM)fluorescence spectroscopy,and parallel factor analysis(PARAFAC),while Principal Component Analysis(PCA)was employed to quantify the synergistic effects of natural processes and anthropogenic activities.Results revealed significant spatial heterogeneity in DOM composition and sources.The plain river exhibited the highest aromaticity(humic-like components:43.3%)due to long-term agricultural non-point source inputs and urban wastewater discharge.The mountain stream,shaped by complex terrain and relatively intact ecosystems,was dominated by autochthonous DOM derived from microbial metabolism,with higher Fluorescence Index(FI=2.12)and biological index(BIX=1.35)than other river types.The artificial canal retained protein-like components(64.2%),largely attributed to winter hydrological stagnation and disturbances from shipping activities.Further analysis demonstrated that geographical settings(e.g.,mountain terrain)and anthropogenic activities(e.g.,agriculture,shipping)jointly regulated DOM composition by altering the balance between input and transformation processes.Integrated fluorescence parameters and PCA results suggested differentiated management strategies:protecting ecological integrity in mountain streams to sustain selfpurification,enhancing non-point source interception in plain rivers,and mitigating shipping pollution in canals.This study systematically reveals the natural-anthropogenic coupling mechanisms driving DOM dynamics in northern China rivers,providing critical insights for precision water environment management at the watershed scale.展开更多
A dissolved oxygen fuzzy system predicting model based on neural network was put forward in this study. 106 groups of data were used to confirm the fitness of the predicting model. The first 80 groups of data were act...A dissolved oxygen fuzzy system predicting model based on neural network was put forward in this study. 106 groups of data were used to confirm the fitness of the predicting model. The first 80 groups of data were acted as training input and the other 26 groups of data were acted as the confirmed data in the system. The result showed that the testing data was approximately the same as the predicted data. So it gave a new way to solve the problem that the status of the water quality couldn't be predicted in time and it's hard to watching and measuring the factors dynamic.展开更多
By using the ultraviolet absorption spectrum,the fluorescence spectrum and three dimensional fluorescence spectra,the composition of dissolved organic matter(DOM) and the humification degree,etc.in the sediment of hyd...By using the ultraviolet absorption spectrum,the fluorescence spectrum and three dimensional fluorescence spectra,the composition of dissolved organic matter(DOM) and the humification degree,etc.in the sediment of hydro-fluctuation belt(Yunyang part) were analyzed.The relationship between the test parameters and the pollution degree in the region was discussed.The research results of UV spectrum data E3/E4 showed that in 4 sampling sites which included Huangshi Town,Gaoyang Town,Shuangjiang Town and Quma Town,the humification degree in the sediment of hydro-fluctuation belt in Shuangjiang Town sampling site was lower,and the aromaticity was smaller.Moreover,the effect of human factor was comparatively smaller.The fluorescence index value which represented the source of humus in DOM was 1.62-1.88.It showed that the biological and terrestrial source both existed.Three dimensional spectra results showed that the pollution degrees in 4 sampling sites were all smaller,and some prevention measures should be taken early.展开更多
The distributions and seasonal variations of total dissolved inorganic arsenic (TDIAs, [TDIAs] = [As^5+]+[As^3+]) and arsenite (As3.) in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea are presented hero based on the observa...The distributions and seasonal variations of total dissolved inorganic arsenic (TDIAs, [TDIAs] = [As^5+]+[As^3+]) and arsenite (As3.) in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea are presented hero based on the observations of 9 cruises carried out in 2000 - 2003. The study area covers a broad range of hydrographic and chemical properties. The emphasis is put on a southeast transect from Changjiang Estuary to the Ryukyu Islands (i.e. PN section) in the East China Sea to discuss the impact of terrestdal input on the marginal seas of China. Arsenic species (TDlAs and arsenite) are determined by selective hydride generation - atomic fluorescence spectrometry (HG-AFS). TDIAs concentrations were high in the coastal area of Changjiang Estuary and decreased slightly towards the shelf region. High concentratiOns of TDIAs were also existed in the near bottom layer of shelf edge of the East China Sea which indicated another source of arsenic from the incursion of Kuroshio Waters. The seasonal variations of TDIAs in the study area depend on the hydrographic stages of Changjiang and the incursion intensity of Kuroshio Waters. Arsenite showed opposite distributions with TDIAs, with higher concentrations appeared at the surface layer of shelf region, which was positive correlated with the chlorophyll a. Biological conversion of arsenate into arsenite was hypothesized for the observed distribution pattern and its seasonal variations. The stoichoimetric ratios of As to P were estimated to be about 2×10^3 at PN Section in summer. The concentrations of dissolved arsenic in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea were comparable with other areas in the world.展开更多
Influence of the combination of nutrient feed with dissolved oxygen control on taxol production in suspension cultures of Taxus chinensis (Pilg.) Rehd. was investigated in bioreactors. Addition of feeding medium with ...Influence of the combination of nutrient feed with dissolved oxygen control on taxol production in suspension cultures of Taxus chinensis (Pilg.) Rehd. was investigated in bioreactors. Addition of feeding medium with 20 g/L sucrose on day 16 enhanced both the biomass and taxol production in 5-L bioreactors. Further investigation of the fed-batch cultures in a 20-L bioreactor showed that cultivation under a low dissolved oxygen tension (DOT) of 20% for the entire culture resulted in the highest taxol content of 0.98 mg/g DW, while the taxol production was lower than that with 40% and 60% DOT. Moreover, taxol accumulation was remarkably improved by the cultivation of cells initially under DOT of 60% for 20 d followed by changing the DOT to 20% for another 12 d. By combining the use of these two strategies, a maximum taxol content of 18.7 mg/L was obtained in a 20-L bioreactor.展开更多
Characteristics of the spatial distribution of selected dissolved heavy metals were analyzed during large scale surveys from August t2 to 25, 2003 in the Bohai Sea. Dissolved Pb was the only element with average conce...Characteristics of the spatial distribution of selected dissolved heavy metals were analyzed during large scale surveys from August t2 to 25, 2003 in the Bohai Sea. Dissolved Pb was the only element with average concentrations higher than the grade-one sea water quality standard of China. The spatial distribution of dissolved Pb in surface water was similar to those of Cd, Cu and As, where the isopleths generally indicated decreasing values from the bays to the central areas. Only for Hg did the high concentrations not only appear in Liaodong Bay, Bohai Bay and Laizhou Bay, but also in the Central Area, viz. not only in inshore but also in offshore areas. Vertical distributions of dissolved Pb, Cd, Cu and As were largely uniform, while that of dissolved Hg increased with depth. We infer that the input of pollutants from land was the main influencing factor for the detected distribution patterns of dissolved heavy metals, followed by the dynamics of sea water, release from bottom sediments and biochemical processes. Comparing with historical data, average concentrations of dissolved heavy metals appear to decline in recent years.展开更多
Fly ash was used as a low-cost adsorbent for removing dissolved organic matter (DOM) in secondary effluent. Batch experiments were conducted under various adsorbent dosages, pH, contact time, temperatures and DOM fr...Fly ash was used as a low-cost adsorbent for removing dissolved organic matter (DOM) in secondary effluent. Batch experiments were conducted under various adsorbent dosages, pH, contact time, temperatures and DOM fractional characteristics. Under the optimum conditions of fly ash dosage of 15 g/L, temperature of 303 K and contact time of 180 min, a removal of 22.5% of the dissolved organic carbon (DOC), 23.7% of UV-254, 25.9% of the trihalomethanes precursors in secondary effluent was obtained. The adsorption of DOM fractions onto fly ash all followed the pseudo second-order kinetic model, and the hydrophilic fraction adsorption by fly ash also fitted the intraparticle diffusion model quite well. Freundlich and Langmuir models were applicable to the fly ash adsorption and their constants were evaluated. The maximum adsorption capacities of the adsorptions revealed that fly ash was more effective in adsorbing hydrophilic fraction than the acidic fractions. Structure changes of the DOM fractions after fly ash adsorption were also characterized via spectrum analyzing. Those mechanisms presented critical step toward improved efficiencies of fly ash adsorption via further surface-modification.展开更多
Ocean temperature and dissolved oxygen concentrations are critical factors that control ocean productivity, carbon and nutrient cycles, and marine habitat. However, the evolution of these two factors in the geologic p...Ocean temperature and dissolved oxygen concentrations are critical factors that control ocean productivity, carbon and nutrient cycles, and marine habitat. However, the evolution of these two factors in the geologic past are still unclear. Here, we use a new oxygen isotope database to establish the sea surface temperature(SST) curve in the past 500 million years. The database is composed of 22 796 oxygen isotope values of phosphatic and calcareous fossils. The result shows two prolonged cooling events happened in the Late Paleozoic and Late Cenozoic, coinciding with two major ice ages indicated by continental glaciation data, and seven global warming events that happened in the Late Cambrian, Silurian–Devonian transition, Late Devonian, Early Triassic, Toarcian, Late Cretaceous, and Paleocene–Eocene transition. The SSTs during these warming periods are about 5–30 °C higher than the present-day level. Oxygen contents of shallow seawater are calculated from temperature, salinity, and atmospheric oxygen. The results show that major dissolved oxygen valleys of surface seawater coincide with global warming events and ocean anoxic events. We propose that the combined effect of temperature and dissolved oxygen account for the long-term evolution of global oceanic redox state during the Phanerozoic.展开更多
A marine survey was conducted from 18 May to 13 June 2014 in the East China Sea (ECS) and its adjacent Kuroshio Current to examine the spatial distribution and biogeochemical characteristics of dissolved oxygen (DO) i...A marine survey was conducted from 18 May to 13 June 2014 in the East China Sea (ECS) and its adjacent Kuroshio Current to examine the spatial distribution and biogeochemical characteristics of dissolved oxygen (DO) in spring. Waters were sampled at 10?25 m intervals within 100 m depth, and at 25?500 m beyond 100 m. The depth, temperature, salinity, and density (sigma- t ) were measured in situ with a conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) sensor. DO concentrations were determined on board using traditional Winkler titration method. The results show that in the Kuroshio Current, DO content was the highest in the euphotic layer, then decreased sharply with depth to about 1 000 m, and increased with depth gradually thereafter. While in the ECS continental shelf area, DO content had high values in the coastal surface water and low values in the near-bottom water. In addition, a low-DO zone off the Changjiang (Yangtze) River estuary was found in spring 2014, and it was formed under the combined influence of many factors, including water stratification, high primary productivity in the euphotic layers, high accumulation/ sedimentation of organic matter below the euphotic layers, and mixing/transport of oceanic current waters on the shelf. Most notable among these is the Kuroshio intruded water, an oceanic current water which carried rich dissolved oxygen onto the continental shelf and alleviated the oxygen deficit phenomenon in the ECS, could impact the position, range, and intensity, thus the formation/destruction of the ECS Hypoxia Zone.展开更多
Overwhelming evidence reveals that concentrations of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) have increased in streams which brings negative environmental impacts. DOC in stream flow is mainly originated from soil-water solu...Overwhelming evidence reveals that concentrations of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) have increased in streams which brings negative environmental impacts. DOC in stream flow is mainly originated from soil-water solutions of watershed. Wetlands prove to be the most sensitive areas as an important DOC reserve between terrestrial and fluvial biogeosystems. This reported study was focused on the distribution characteristics and the controlling factors of DOC in soil-water solutions of annular wetland, i.e., a dishing wetland and a forest wetland together, in the Sanjiang Plain, Northeast China. The results indicate that DOC concentrations in soilwater solutions decreased and then increased with increasing soil depth in the annular wetland. In the upper soil layers of 0-10 cm and 10-20 cm, DOC concentrations in soil-water solutions linearly increased from edge to center of the annular wetland (R^2 = 0.3122 and R^2 = 0.443). The distribution variations were intimately linked to DOC production and utilization and DOC transport processes in annular wetland soil-water solutions. The concentrations of total organic carbon (TOC), total carbon (TC) and Fe(II), DOC mobility and continuous vertical and lateral flow affectext the distribution variations of DOC in soil-water solutions. The correlation coefficients between DOC concentrations and TOC, TC and Fe(II) were 0.974, 0.813 and 0.753 respectively. These distribution characteristics suggested a systematic response of the distribution variations of DOC in annular wetland soil-water solutions to the geometry of closed depressions on a scale of small catchments. However, the DOC in soil pore water of the annular wetland may be the potential source of DOC to stream flow on watershed scale. These observations also implied the fragmentation of wetland landscape could bring the spatial-temporal variations of DOC distribution and exports, which would bring negative environmental impacts in watersheds of the Sanjiang Plain.展开更多
Dissolved organic matter(DOM)plays a crucial role in both the carbon cycle and geochemical cycles of other nutrient elements,which is of importance to the management and protection of the aquatic environments.To achie...Dissolved organic matter(DOM)plays a crucial role in both the carbon cycle and geochemical cycles of other nutrient elements,which is of importance to the management and protection of the aquatic environments.To achieve a more comprehensive understanding the characteristics of DOM in the Changjiang(Yangtze)River basin,water samples from four natural lakes(Xiandao,Baoan,Daye,and Qingshan)in southeastern Hubei Province in China with different eutrophication levels were collected and analyzed.The optical characteristics were analyzed using ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry and excitation-emission matrix spectroscopy coupled with parallel factor analysis.The results show that:(1)two humic-like components(C1 and C2)and two protein-like substances(C3 and C4)of DOM were identified in all waterbodies;(2)C3 originated primarily from the degradation of microalgae and contributed substantially to humic-like components during transformation.C4 was widely present in the Changjiang River basin and its formation was related to microbial activity,rather than algal blooms or seasons.Influenced by the water mixing,the protein-like components were more likely to be transformed by microorganism,whereas humic-like components were more easily to be photobleached;(3)the concentration of DOM and the fluorescence intensity of humic-like components gradually increased with rising lake eutrophication levels.With respect to protein-like components,only C3 showed changes along the eutrophication gradients;(4)DOM showed a high affinity with permanganate index(COD Mn)and chlorophyll a(chl a)while the relationship was variable with phosphorus.This study helps us systematically understand the DOM characteristics,microbial activities,and pollutant transformation in the Changjiang River basin and provides reference to the ecological restoration of aquatic environments.展开更多
Total dissolved gas supersaturation(TDGS) appears when the pressures of gases in a solution exceed the barometric pressures.TDGS is often caused by flood discharge at dams.It may lead to gas bubble disease(GBD) for fi...Total dissolved gas supersaturation(TDGS) appears when the pressures of gases in a solution exceed the barometric pressures.TDGS is often caused by flood discharge at dams.It may lead to gas bubble disease(GBD) for fish and biochemical responses of selected fish and other aquatic organisms.The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of long-term TDGS levels on the growth and biochemical responses of rock carp(Procypris rabaudi Tchang) dwelling in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.Three-year-old rock carp were exposed to TDGS levels at 100%,104%,108%,112%,and 116% for 42 d.Samples were taken every 7 d after the start of the trial in order to determine catalase(CAT) and superoxide dismutase(SOD) activities in gill and muscle tissues.Samples were taken at Days 0 and 42 of exposure to determine growth rate.Little effect was found on growth rate in all treatment groups.SOD and CAT activities varied in different tissues,according to time of exposure and TDGS levels.The biochemical response of fish exposed to TDGS was more obvious in gill tissue than in muscle tissue.Surveys of SOD and CAT activities in different tissues offer important information about the effect of TDGS on the rare fish in the Yangtze River,and may help evaluate the risk to the aquatic eco-environment and aquatic ecosystem in the downstream of the Yangtze River.展开更多
Photo-production of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) from chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) is an important transformation process in marine carbon cycle, but little is known about this process in Chine...Photo-production of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) from chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) is an important transformation process in marine carbon cycle, but little is known about this process in Chinese coastal systems. This study investigated an estuarine water sample and a coastal seawater sample from the subtropical waters in southeast of China. Water samples were exposed to natural sunlight and the absorption and fluorescence of CDOM as well as the DIC concentration were measured in the summer of 2009. The estuarine water had higher CDOM level, molecular weight and proportion of humic-like fluorescent components than the seawater that exhibited abundant tryptophan-like fluorescent component. After a 3-day irradiation, the CDOM level decreased by 45% in the estuarine water and 20% in the seawater, accompanied with a decrease in the molecular weight and aromaticity of DOM which was inferred from an increase in the absorption spectral slope parameter. The photo-degradation rates of all the five fluorescent components were also notable, in particular two humic-like components (C4 and C5) were removed by 78% and 69% in the estuarine water and by 69% and 56% in the seawater. The estuarine water had a higher photo-production rate of DIC than the seawater (4.4 vs. 2.5 μmol/(L-day)), in part due to its higher CDOM abundance. The differences in CDOM compositions between the twO types of waters might be responsible for the higher susceptibility of the estuarine water to photo-degradation and hence could also affect the photo-production process of DIC.展开更多
The Changjiang Estuary and its adjacent waters form one of the most important estuarine and coastal areas in China. Multi source and long-term data are assembled to examine the temporal-spatial distribution features o...The Changjiang Estuary and its adjacent waters form one of the most important estuarine and coastal areas in China. Multi source and long-term data are assembled to examine the temporal-spatial distribution features of dissolved oxygen (DO) in the Changjiang Estuary and its adjacent waters for the past SO a. The results show that the DO concentration in the surface of different seasons generally stays stable, while the DO concentration in winter displays a slight increase for the last 50 a. The DO average concentration in winter and spring varies from 7 to 11 rag/L, and in summer and autumn from 6 to 8 mg/L. Hypoxic values first appear in May, and low DO value plume can be observed on the bottom in spring along coastal areas of Zhejiang and Fujian Provinces, China. In summer, the plume advances northward, and the hypoxic intensity of northern transects is much higher than southern transects. Until autumn, hypoxia areas fade away little by little, and completely disappear in winter. Within last 50 a, hypoxia in the Changjiang Estuary and its adjacent waters starts to appear in the 1980s. Since 2000, the degree of hypoxia has increased seriously and the distribution depth has become smaller. It is performed based on a large amount of historical data, and the research results will be of great significance to further study on the dynamic development of hypoxia around the Changjiang Estuary.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFC1804202)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22020102004 and 22125603)+1 种基金Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau(No.21JCZDJC00280)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,and the Ministry of Education of China(No.T2017002).
文摘Polybrominated biphenyl ethers(PBDEs)and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)are commonly detected contaminants at e-waste recycling sites.Against the conventional wisdom that PBDEs and PAHs are highly immobile and persist primarily in shallowsurface soils,increasing evidence shows that these compounds can leach into the groundwater.Herein,we compare the leachabilities of PBDEs vs.PAHs from contaminated soils collected at an e-waste recycling site in Tianjin,China.Considerable amounts of BDE-209(0.3–2 ng/L)and phenanthrene(42–106 ng/L),the most abundant PBDE and PAH at the site,are detected in the effluents of columns packed with contaminated soils,with the specific concentrations varying with hydrodynamic and solution chemistry conditions.Interestingly,the leaching potential of BDE-209 appears to be closely related to the release of colloidal mineral particles,whereas the leachability of phenanthrene correlates well with the concentration of dissolved organic carbon in the effluent,but showing essentially no correlation with the concentration of mineral particles.The surprisingly different trends of the leachability observed between BDE-209 and phenanthrene is counterintuitive,as PBDEs and PAHs often co-exist at e-waste recycling sites(particularly at the sites wherein incineration is being practiced)and share many similarities in terms of physicochemical properties.One possible explanation is that due to its extremely low solubility,BDE-209 predominantly exists in free-phase(i.e.,as solid(nano)particles),whereas the more soluble phenanthrene is mainly sorbed to soil organic matter.Findings in this study underscore the need to better understand the mobility of highly hydrophobic organic contaminants at contaminated sites for improved risk management.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFC3204000).
文摘Lake Baiyangdian is one of China’s largest macrophyte-derived lakes,facing severe challenges related to water quality maintenance and eutrophication prevention.Dissolved organic matter(DOM)was a huge carbon pool and its abundance,property,and transformation played important roles in the biogeochemical cycle and energy flow in lake ecosystems.In this study,Lake Baiyangdian was divided into four distinct areas:Unartificial Area(UA),Village Area(VA),Tourism Area(TA),and Breeding Area(BA).We examined the diversity of DOM properties and sources across these functional areas.Our findings reveal that DOM in this lake is predominantly composed of protein-like substances,as determined by excitation-emission matrix and parallel factor analysis(EEM-PARAFAC).Notably,the exogenous tyrosine-like component C1 showed a stronger presence in VA and BA compared to UA and TA.Ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrometry(FT-ICR MS)unveiled a similar DOM molecular composition pattern across different functional areas due to the high relative abundances of lignan compounds,suggesting that macrophytes significantly influence the material structure of DOM.DOM properties exhibited specific associations with water quality indicators in various functional areas,as indicated by the Mantel test.The connections between DOM properties and NO_(3)-N andNH3-Nwere more pronounced in VA and BA than in UA and TA.Our results underscore the viability of using DOM as an indicator for more precise and scientific water quality management.
基金Open Access funding provided by Kobe UniversityThis research was partially performed by the Environment Research and Technology Development Fund(2RL-2301)of the Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency provided by Ministry of the Environment of Japan.
文摘This study examines the potential impacts o climate change on Lake Biwa,Japan’s largest freshwate lake,with a focus on temperature,wind speed,and pre cipitation variations.Leveraging data from the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report,including CCP scenarios,projecting a significant temperature rise of 3.3–5.7℃in the case o very high GHG emission power,the research investigates how these shifts may influence dissolved oxygen levels in Lake Biwa.Through a one-dimensional model incorporat ing sediment redox reactions,various scenarios where ai temperature and wind speed are changed are simulated.I is revealed that a 5℃increase in air temperature leads to decreasing 1-2 mg/L of dissolved oxygen concentrations from the surface layer to the bottom layer,while a decrease in air temperature tends to elevate 1–3 mg/L of oxygen lev els.Moreover,doubling wind speed enhances surface laye oxygen but diminishes it in deeper layers due to increased mixing.Seasonal variations in wind effects are noted with significant surface layer oxygen increases from 0.4to 0.8 mg/L during summer to autumn,increases from 0.4 to 0.8 mg/L in autumn to winter due to intensified vertica mixing.This phenomenon impacts the lake’s oxygen cycle year-round.In contrast,precipitation changes show limited impact on oxygen levels,suggesting minor influence com pared to other meteorological factors.The study suggests the necessity of comprehensive three-dimensional models that account for lake-specific and geographical factors fo accurate predictions of future water conditions.A holistic approach integrating nutrient levels,water temperature,and river inflow is deemed essential for sustainable management of Lake Biwa’s water resources,particularly in addressing precipitation variations.
基金Supported by the Key Project of Science and Technology Strategic Consulting,Chinese Academy of Engineering(2025-HZ-30).
文摘In overpressure reservoirs,natural gas often coexists in a three-phase mixed form of continuous free state,dispersed free state and water-saturated dissolved state.However,the latter two have not received sufficient attention.In response to this situation,based on detailed characterization of typical overpressure dissolved gas in the Yinggehai-Qiongdongnan basin and the experiment results of natural gas dissolution with high-temperature and overpressure,the concept of“overpressure-dissolved gas”was proposed and its basic features,formation conditions and resource potential were summarized.It refers to the natural gas present in the gas-water transitional zone and the saturated dissolved gas zone within the overpressure reservoirs.The formation of overpressure-dissolved gas requires two basic conditions:the pressure coefficient typically greater than 1.5,and a relatively high gas saturation in the reservoir(10%-35%).Overpressure-dissolved gas exists in the strata from shallow to deep with a multi-stage superimposed pattern;there are at least four combination types:overpressure-dissolved gas with multiple gas caps,overpressure-dissolved gas with single gas cap,gas-bearing water layer without gas cap,and dissolved gas-bearing water layer without gas cap.The basic geological elements required for the formation of overpressure-dissolved gas include the gas source,reservoir,cap rock,gas-water transitional zone and overpressure body.The conditions of gas source,reservoir and cap rock determine the scale of the overpressure-dissolved gas zone.High temperature,high pressure and low-permeability reservoirs control the solubility of natural gas and the thickness of the gas-water transitional zone.The physical properties of sandstone determine the combination types of overpressure-dissolved gas.Changes in pressure control the transformation of different existing states of overpressure-dissolved gas.The overpressure-dissolved gas in the Yinggehai-Qiongdongnan Basin has considerable huge resource potential.Once breakthrough is achieved in this area,it will usher in a new era of natural gas exploration in the overpressured basin.
基金Basic Research Project of Universities in Hebei Province,Affiliated with Shijiazhuang City,Grant/Award Number:241791187ANatural Science Foundation of Hebei Province,Grant/Award Number:E2024208033+1 种基金Hebei Province graduate student innovation ability training program,Grant/Award Number:CXZZSS2025068Hebei Provincial Key Research Projects,Grant/Award Number:21373904D。
文摘Dissolved organic matter(DOM)in rivers plays a key role in the global carbon cycle and aquatic ecosystems,yet its spatiotemporal dynamics across complex terrains remains inadequately characterized.To address this gap,we conducted seasonal sampling along the Luan River and examined how DOM composition varies over space and time in response to environmental drivers.Using parallel factor analysis(PARAFAC),we identified two humic-like components(C1+C2,Em>380 nm)and one protein-like component(C3,Em<380 nm).DOM fluorescence intensity was lowest in winter,while C1 and C3 levels peaked in autumn and C2 in summer(p<0.05).Spatially,C1 and C3 levels were highest downstream regions,whereas C2 peaked in the midstream section(p<0.05).Microbial sources dominated DOM in spring,winter,and in both headwater and downstream areas(FI>1.9).Principal coordinates analysis(PCoA)combined with multi-response permutation process(MRPP)confirmed significant spatiotemporal differences in DOM composition(p<0.05).Random forest modeling showed humic-like components were more sensitive to environmental changes.Redundancy analysis(RDA)and Mantel tests identified temperature as the dominant seasonal driver of DOM variation(p<0.05),while dissolved total phosphorus(DTP)and nitrate nitrogen(NO_(3)^(-)-N)were the key spatial determinants.Significant correlations were also observed between NO_(3)^(-)-N and ammonium nitrogen(NH_(4)^(+)-N),as well as between DTP and DOM,suggesting shared origins and compositional linkages(p<0.05).Our findings highlight the pronounced seasonal and spatial heterogeneity of DOM in multi-terrain river systems,offering valuable insights into carbon dynamics and ecosystem functioning in river systems.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract Nos T2421002, 623B2071,and 42125601the National Key R&D Program of China under contract No. 2023YFF0805300
文摘Oceanic dissolved oxygen(DO)in the ocean has an indispensable role on supporting biological respiration,maintaining ecological balance and promoting nutrient cycling.According to existing research,the total DO has declined by 2%of the total over the past 50 a,and the tropical Pacific Ocean occupied the largest oxygen minimum zone(OMZ)areas.However,the sparse observation data is limited to understanding the dynamic variation and trend of ocean using traditional interpolation methods.In this study,we applied different machine learning algorithms to fit regression models between measured DO,ocean reanalysis physical variables,and spatiotemporal variables.We demonstrate that extreme gradient boosting(XGBoost)model has the best performance,hereby reconstructing a four-dimensional DO dataset of the tropical Pacific Ocean from 1920 to 2023.The results reveal that XGBoost significantly improves the reconstruction performance in the tropical Pacific Ocean,with a 35.3%reduction in root mean-squared error and a 39.5%decrease in mean absolute error.Additionally,we compare the results with three Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6(CMIP6)models data to confirm the high accuracy of the 4-dimensional reconstruction.Overall,the OMZ mainly dominates the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean,with a slow expansion.This study used XGBoost to efficiently reconstructing 4-dimensional DO enhancing the understanding of the hypoxic expansion in the tropical Pacific Ocean and we foresee that this approach would be extended to reconstruct more ocean elements.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation(42472325)the Fundamental Research Funds of Chinese Academy of Geological Science(SK202103).
文摘To elucidate the geographical differentiation characteristics and driving mechanisms of Dissolved Organic Matter(DOM)in typical rivers,this study conducted a multi-spectral investigation on three representative river types within Shandong Province:The mountainous Dawen River,the plain Tuhai River,and the artificial East Grand Canal.The DOM composition was analyzed using Ultraviolet-Visible(UV-Vis)absorption spectroscopy,Excitation-Emission Matrix(EEM)fluorescence spectroscopy,and parallel factor analysis(PARAFAC),while Principal Component Analysis(PCA)was employed to quantify the synergistic effects of natural processes and anthropogenic activities.Results revealed significant spatial heterogeneity in DOM composition and sources.The plain river exhibited the highest aromaticity(humic-like components:43.3%)due to long-term agricultural non-point source inputs and urban wastewater discharge.The mountain stream,shaped by complex terrain and relatively intact ecosystems,was dominated by autochthonous DOM derived from microbial metabolism,with higher Fluorescence Index(FI=2.12)and biological index(BIX=1.35)than other river types.The artificial canal retained protein-like components(64.2%),largely attributed to winter hydrological stagnation and disturbances from shipping activities.Further analysis demonstrated that geographical settings(e.g.,mountain terrain)and anthropogenic activities(e.g.,agriculture,shipping)jointly regulated DOM composition by altering the balance between input and transformation processes.Integrated fluorescence parameters and PCA results suggested differentiated management strategies:protecting ecological integrity in mountain streams to sustain selfpurification,enhancing non-point source interception in plain rivers,and mitigating shipping pollution in canals.This study systematically reveals the natural-anthropogenic coupling mechanisms driving DOM dynamics in northern China rivers,providing critical insights for precision water environment management at the watershed scale.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (40801227)Open Foundation of Marine and Estuarine Fisheries Resources of Ministry of Agriculture and the Key Laboratory of Ecology (Open-2-04-09)~~
文摘A dissolved oxygen fuzzy system predicting model based on neural network was put forward in this study. 106 groups of data were used to confirm the fitness of the predicting model. The first 80 groups of data were acted as training input and the other 26 groups of data were acted as the confirmed data in the system. The result showed that the testing data was approximately the same as the predicted data. So it gave a new way to solve the problem that the status of the water quality couldn't be predicted in time and it's hard to watching and measuring the factors dynamic.
基金Supported by Talent Introduction Talent Plan of Chongqing ThreeGorge University(2007-SXXYRC-006)Accented Term of ChongqingThree Gorge University(10ZD-14)+1 种基金Special Term of National Water Body Pollution Control and Treatment Major Project(2009ZX07104-003-02)Special Term of National Science and Technology Supportm Plan Major Project(2008BAD98B04)
文摘By using the ultraviolet absorption spectrum,the fluorescence spectrum and three dimensional fluorescence spectra,the composition of dissolved organic matter(DOM) and the humification degree,etc.in the sediment of hydro-fluctuation belt(Yunyang part) were analyzed.The relationship between the test parameters and the pollution degree in the region was discussed.The research results of UV spectrum data E3/E4 showed that in 4 sampling sites which included Huangshi Town,Gaoyang Town,Shuangjiang Town and Quma Town,the humification degree in the sediment of hydro-fluctuation belt in Shuangjiang Town sampling site was lower,and the aromaticity was smaller.Moreover,the effect of human factor was comparatively smaller.The fluorescence index value which represented the source of humus in DOM was 1.62-1.88.It showed that the biological and terrestrial source both existed.Three dimensional spectra results showed that the pollution degrees in 4 sampling sites were all smaller,and some prevention measures should be taken early.
基金funded by National Science Foundation of China (No. 40606028)National Basic Research Programs of China (No. 2006CB400601and 2001CB409703)
文摘The distributions and seasonal variations of total dissolved inorganic arsenic (TDIAs, [TDIAs] = [As^5+]+[As^3+]) and arsenite (As3.) in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea are presented hero based on the observations of 9 cruises carried out in 2000 - 2003. The study area covers a broad range of hydrographic and chemical properties. The emphasis is put on a southeast transect from Changjiang Estuary to the Ryukyu Islands (i.e. PN section) in the East China Sea to discuss the impact of terrestdal input on the marginal seas of China. Arsenic species (TDlAs and arsenite) are determined by selective hydride generation - atomic fluorescence spectrometry (HG-AFS). TDIAs concentrations were high in the coastal area of Changjiang Estuary and decreased slightly towards the shelf region. High concentratiOns of TDIAs were also existed in the near bottom layer of shelf edge of the East China Sea which indicated another source of arsenic from the incursion of Kuroshio Waters. The seasonal variations of TDIAs in the study area depend on the hydrographic stages of Changjiang and the incursion intensity of Kuroshio Waters. Arsenite showed opposite distributions with TDIAs, with higher concentrations appeared at the surface layer of shelf region, which was positive correlated with the chlorophyll a. Biological conversion of arsenate into arsenite was hypothesized for the observed distribution pattern and its seasonal variations. The stoichoimetric ratios of As to P were estimated to be about 2×10^3 at PN Section in summer. The concentrations of dissolved arsenic in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea were comparable with other areas in the world.
文摘Influence of the combination of nutrient feed with dissolved oxygen control on taxol production in suspension cultures of Taxus chinensis (Pilg.) Rehd. was investigated in bioreactors. Addition of feeding medium with 20 g/L sucrose on day 16 enhanced both the biomass and taxol production in 5-L bioreactors. Further investigation of the fed-batch cultures in a 20-L bioreactor showed that cultivation under a low dissolved oxygen tension (DOT) of 20% for the entire culture resulted in the highest taxol content of 0.98 mg/g DW, while the taxol production was lower than that with 40% and 60% DOT. Moreover, taxol accumulation was remarkably improved by the cultivation of cells initially under DOT of 60% for 20 d followed by changing the DOT to 20% for another 12 d. By combining the use of these two strategies, a maximum taxol content of 18.7 mg/L was obtained in a 20-L bioreactor.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.40136020).
文摘Characteristics of the spatial distribution of selected dissolved heavy metals were analyzed during large scale surveys from August t2 to 25, 2003 in the Bohai Sea. Dissolved Pb was the only element with average concentrations higher than the grade-one sea water quality standard of China. The spatial distribution of dissolved Pb in surface water was similar to those of Cd, Cu and As, where the isopleths generally indicated decreasing values from the bays to the central areas. Only for Hg did the high concentrations not only appear in Liaodong Bay, Bohai Bay and Laizhou Bay, but also in the Central Area, viz. not only in inshore but also in offshore areas. Vertical distributions of dissolved Pb, Cd, Cu and As were largely uniform, while that of dissolved Hg increased with depth. We infer that the input of pollutants from land was the main influencing factor for the detected distribution patterns of dissolved heavy metals, followed by the dynamics of sea water, release from bottom sediments and biochemical processes. Comparing with historical data, average concentrations of dissolved heavy metals appear to decline in recent years.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China (National Creative Research Groups)(No. 50821002)the Key Scientific and Technological Project of National Water Pollution Control and Management (No. 2009ZX07317-008)the Scientific and Technological Innovation Research Fund of Harbin (No.2010RFQXN111)
文摘Fly ash was used as a low-cost adsorbent for removing dissolved organic matter (DOM) in secondary effluent. Batch experiments were conducted under various adsorbent dosages, pH, contact time, temperatures and DOM fractional characteristics. Under the optimum conditions of fly ash dosage of 15 g/L, temperature of 303 K and contact time of 180 min, a removal of 22.5% of the dissolved organic carbon (DOC), 23.7% of UV-254, 25.9% of the trihalomethanes precursors in secondary effluent was obtained. The adsorption of DOM fractions onto fly ash all followed the pseudo second-order kinetic model, and the hydrophilic fraction adsorption by fly ash also fitted the intraparticle diffusion model quite well. Freundlich and Langmuir models were applicable to the fly ash adsorption and their constants were evaluated. The maximum adsorption capacities of the adsorptions revealed that fly ash was more effective in adsorbing hydrophilic fraction than the acidic fractions. Structure changes of the DOM fractions after fly ash adsorption were also characterized via spectrum analyzing. Those mechanisms presented critical step toward improved efficiencies of fly ash adsorption via further surface-modification.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 41821001, 41622207, 41530104, 41661134047)the State Key R&D Project of China (No. 2016YFA0601100)+3 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (No. XDB26000000)a Marie Curie Fellowship (No. H2020MSCA-IF-2015-701652)the Natural Environment Research Council’s Eco-PT Project (No. NE/P01377224/1)a part of the Biosphere Evolution, Transitions and Resilience Program (BETR)
文摘Ocean temperature and dissolved oxygen concentrations are critical factors that control ocean productivity, carbon and nutrient cycles, and marine habitat. However, the evolution of these two factors in the geologic past are still unclear. Here, we use a new oxygen isotope database to establish the sea surface temperature(SST) curve in the past 500 million years. The database is composed of 22 796 oxygen isotope values of phosphatic and calcareous fossils. The result shows two prolonged cooling events happened in the Late Paleozoic and Late Cenozoic, coinciding with two major ice ages indicated by continental glaciation data, and seven global warming events that happened in the Late Cambrian, Silurian–Devonian transition, Late Devonian, Early Triassic, Toarcian, Late Cretaceous, and Paleocene–Eocene transition. The SSTs during these warming periods are about 5–30 °C higher than the present-day level. Oxygen contents of shallow seawater are calculated from temperature, salinity, and atmospheric oxygen. The results show that major dissolved oxygen valleys of surface seawater coincide with global warming events and ocean anoxic events. We propose that the combined effect of temperature and dissolved oxygen account for the long-term evolution of global oceanic redox state during the Phanerozoic.
基金Supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA11020102)the National Natural Science Foundation of China-Shandong Joint Fund(No.U1606404)the Aoshan Program Supported by Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology(No.2016ASKJ14)
文摘A marine survey was conducted from 18 May to 13 June 2014 in the East China Sea (ECS) and its adjacent Kuroshio Current to examine the spatial distribution and biogeochemical characteristics of dissolved oxygen (DO) in spring. Waters were sampled at 10?25 m intervals within 100 m depth, and at 25?500 m beyond 100 m. The depth, temperature, salinity, and density (sigma- t ) were measured in situ with a conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) sensor. DO concentrations were determined on board using traditional Winkler titration method. The results show that in the Kuroshio Current, DO content was the highest in the euphotic layer, then decreased sharply with depth to about 1 000 m, and increased with depth gradually thereafter. While in the ECS continental shelf area, DO content had high values in the coastal surface water and low values in the near-bottom water. In addition, a low-DO zone off the Changjiang (Yangtze) River estuary was found in spring 2014, and it was formed under the combined influence of many factors, including water stratification, high primary productivity in the euphotic layers, high accumulation/ sedimentation of organic matter below the euphotic layers, and mixing/transport of oceanic current waters on the shelf. Most notable among these is the Kuroshio intruded water, an oceanic current water which carried rich dissolved oxygen onto the continental shelf and alleviated the oxygen deficit phenomenon in the ECS, could impact the position, range, and intensity, thus the formation/destruction of the ECS Hypoxia Zone.
基金Project supported by the Knowledge Innovation Engineering Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No. KSCX2-YW-N-46-06)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No. 40501030).
文摘Overwhelming evidence reveals that concentrations of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) have increased in streams which brings negative environmental impacts. DOC in stream flow is mainly originated from soil-water solutions of watershed. Wetlands prove to be the most sensitive areas as an important DOC reserve between terrestrial and fluvial biogeosystems. This reported study was focused on the distribution characteristics and the controlling factors of DOC in soil-water solutions of annular wetland, i.e., a dishing wetland and a forest wetland together, in the Sanjiang Plain, Northeast China. The results indicate that DOC concentrations in soilwater solutions decreased and then increased with increasing soil depth in the annular wetland. In the upper soil layers of 0-10 cm and 10-20 cm, DOC concentrations in soil-water solutions linearly increased from edge to center of the annular wetland (R^2 = 0.3122 and R^2 = 0.443). The distribution variations were intimately linked to DOC production and utilization and DOC transport processes in annular wetland soil-water solutions. The concentrations of total organic carbon (TOC), total carbon (TC) and Fe(II), DOC mobility and continuous vertical and lateral flow affectext the distribution variations of DOC in soil-water solutions. The correlation coefficients between DOC concentrations and TOC, TC and Fe(II) were 0.974, 0.813 and 0.753 respectively. These distribution characteristics suggested a systematic response of the distribution variations of DOC in annular wetland soil-water solutions to the geometry of closed depressions on a scale of small catchments. However, the DOC in soil pore water of the annular wetland may be the potential source of DOC to stream flow on watershed scale. These observations also implied the fragmentation of wetland landscape could bring the spatial-temporal variations of DOC distribution and exports, which would bring negative environmental impacts in watersheds of the Sanjiang Plain.
基金Supported by the Science and Technology Research Project of Education Department of Hubei Province(Nos.Q20182502,D20152503)the Innovation Team Project of HBNU of Heavy Metal Pollution Mechanism and Ecological Restoration for Lake-Catchment System,Youth Project of Hubei Natural Science Foundation(No.2018CFB321)the Hubei Undergraduate Training Program for Innovation and Entrepreneurship(No.S201910513001)。
文摘Dissolved organic matter(DOM)plays a crucial role in both the carbon cycle and geochemical cycles of other nutrient elements,which is of importance to the management and protection of the aquatic environments.To achieve a more comprehensive understanding the characteristics of DOM in the Changjiang(Yangtze)River basin,water samples from four natural lakes(Xiandao,Baoan,Daye,and Qingshan)in southeastern Hubei Province in China with different eutrophication levels were collected and analyzed.The optical characteristics were analyzed using ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry and excitation-emission matrix spectroscopy coupled with parallel factor analysis.The results show that:(1)two humic-like components(C1 and C2)and two protein-like substances(C3 and C4)of DOM were identified in all waterbodies;(2)C3 originated primarily from the degradation of microalgae and contributed substantially to humic-like components during transformation.C4 was widely present in the Changjiang River basin and its formation was related to microbial activity,rather than algal blooms or seasons.Influenced by the water mixing,the protein-like components were more likely to be transformed by microorganism,whereas humic-like components were more easily to be photobleached;(3)the concentration of DOM and the fluorescence intensity of humic-like components gradually increased with rising lake eutrophication levels.With respect to protein-like components,only C3 showed changes along the eutrophication gradients;(4)DOM showed a high affinity with permanganate index(COD Mn)and chlorophyll a(chl a)while the relationship was variable with phosphorus.This study helps us systematically understand the DOM characteristics,microbial activities,and pollutant transformation in the Changjiang River basin and provides reference to the ecological restoration of aquatic environments.
基金Project (No. 50979063) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Total dissolved gas supersaturation(TDGS) appears when the pressures of gases in a solution exceed the barometric pressures.TDGS is often caused by flood discharge at dams.It may lead to gas bubble disease(GBD) for fish and biochemical responses of selected fish and other aquatic organisms.The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of long-term TDGS levels on the growth and biochemical responses of rock carp(Procypris rabaudi Tchang) dwelling in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.Three-year-old rock carp were exposed to TDGS levels at 100%,104%,108%,112%,and 116% for 42 d.Samples were taken every 7 d after the start of the trial in order to determine catalase(CAT) and superoxide dismutase(SOD) activities in gill and muscle tissues.Samples were taken at Days 0 and 42 of exposure to determine growth rate.Little effect was found on growth rate in all treatment groups.SOD and CAT activities varied in different tissues,according to time of exposure and TDGS levels.The biochemical response of fish exposed to TDGS was more obvious in gill tissue than in muscle tissue.Surveys of SOD and CAT activities in different tissues offer important information about the effect of TDGS on the rare fish in the Yangtze River,and may help evaluate the risk to the aquatic eco-environment and aquatic ecosystem in the downstream of the Yangtze River.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 40776041, 40810069004)the National Basic Research Program (973) of China (No.2011CB409804)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. 201112G011)
文摘Photo-production of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) from chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) is an important transformation process in marine carbon cycle, but little is known about this process in Chinese coastal systems. This study investigated an estuarine water sample and a coastal seawater sample from the subtropical waters in southeast of China. Water samples were exposed to natural sunlight and the absorption and fluorescence of CDOM as well as the DIC concentration were measured in the summer of 2009. The estuarine water had higher CDOM level, molecular weight and proportion of humic-like fluorescent components than the seawater that exhibited abundant tryptophan-like fluorescent component. After a 3-day irradiation, the CDOM level decreased by 45% in the estuarine water and 20% in the seawater, accompanied with a decrease in the molecular weight and aromaticity of DOM which was inferred from an increase in the absorption spectral slope parameter. The photo-degradation rates of all the five fluorescent components were also notable, in particular two humic-like components (C4 and C5) were removed by 78% and 69% in the estuarine water and by 69% and 56% in the seawater. The estuarine water had a higher photo-production rate of DIC than the seawater (4.4 vs. 2.5 μmol/(L-day)), in part due to its higher CDOM abundance. The differences in CDOM compositions between the twO types of waters might be responsible for the higher susceptibility of the estuarine water to photo-degradation and hence could also affect the photo-production process of DIC.
文摘The Changjiang Estuary and its adjacent waters form one of the most important estuarine and coastal areas in China. Multi source and long-term data are assembled to examine the temporal-spatial distribution features of dissolved oxygen (DO) in the Changjiang Estuary and its adjacent waters for the past SO a. The results show that the DO concentration in the surface of different seasons generally stays stable, while the DO concentration in winter displays a slight increase for the last 50 a. The DO average concentration in winter and spring varies from 7 to 11 rag/L, and in summer and autumn from 6 to 8 mg/L. Hypoxic values first appear in May, and low DO value plume can be observed on the bottom in spring along coastal areas of Zhejiang and Fujian Provinces, China. In summer, the plume advances northward, and the hypoxic intensity of northern transects is much higher than southern transects. Until autumn, hypoxia areas fade away little by little, and completely disappear in winter. Within last 50 a, hypoxia in the Changjiang Estuary and its adjacent waters starts to appear in the 1980s. Since 2000, the degree of hypoxia has increased seriously and the distribution depth has become smaller. It is performed based on a large amount of historical data, and the research results will be of great significance to further study on the dynamic development of hypoxia around the Changjiang Estuary.