In Chinas ecological environment, environmental pollution and climate change are two important problems. With the continuous acceleration of urbanization and urbanization process, the deep development of various indus...In Chinas ecological environment, environmental pollution and climate change are two important problems. With the continuous acceleration of urbanization and urbanization process, the deep development of various industries is becoming more and more harmful to the ecology. In particular, the continuous deterioration of the atmosphere has led to the gradual emergence of adverse factors such as global climate change, which not only poses a certain threat to the human body, but also causes great damage to the long-standing green ecosystem. At present, Chinas environmental problems are still very serious, we must strengthen the environmental monitoring, to ensure the implementation of environmental protection work. In view of this situation, the relevant departments should strengthen environmental monitoring, formulate corresponding laws and regulations, strengthen environmental monitoring equipment, technical and management personnel, fundamentally improve the overall level of environmental monitoring, curb environmental problems from the source, and promote sustainable development.展开更多
With the continuous acceleration of urban construction and the continuous increase of urban population, the sewage discharge increases year by year and the treatment difficulty gradually increases, which seriously dam...With the continuous acceleration of urban construction and the continuous increase of urban population, the sewage discharge increases year by year and the treatment difficulty gradually increases, which seriously damages the urban ecological environment and reduces the quality of life of people. At the same time, some cities have low sewage treatment efficiency due to shortage of funds, backward technology, aging equipment and other problems, which further restrict the development of cities. In order to solve the sewage treatment problem and improve the utilization rate of water resources, each city must carry out sewage treatment planning according to the actual development situation, innovate the sewage treatment process and improve the sewage treatment efficiency, laying a solid foundation for people's water safety and the city's resource protection.展开更多
In order to improve the efficiency and quality of environmental field investigation,as well as realize real-time image data information sharing between the field environment and the investigation center,this paper fir...In order to improve the efficiency and quality of environmental field investigation,as well as realize real-time image data information sharing between the field environment and the investigation center,this paper first analyzes the application advantages of panoramic technology,followed by the types of panoramic technology,and finally takes the UAV panoramic technology as an example to demonstrate the application process of panoramic technology in environmental field investigation for the reference of relevant personnel.展开更多
With the development of the times, people are facing more and more serious environmental pollution problems in their life. For example, the reduction of air quality not only affects peoples normal life, but also may i...With the development of the times, people are facing more and more serious environmental pollution problems in their life. For example, the reduction of air quality not only affects peoples normal life, but also may increase the probability of people suffering from lung diseases, which is not conducive to the rapid development of cities. Green chemical technology is an effective method to deal with pollution problems in modern society. Using green chemical technology to deal with environmental pollution can not only achieve the goal of treating environmental pollution, but also avoid further pollution to the environment, which plays a positive role in improving the environmental quality of cities.展开更多
With the continuous advancement of economic globalization, Chinas economic development level has been continuously improved. However, in the whole process, the impact on the natural ecological environment and peoples ...With the continuous advancement of economic globalization, Chinas economic development level has been continuously improved. However, in the whole process, the impact on the natural ecological environment and peoples home on which to live cannot be ignored. In the last century, China was in an important period of economic restructuring and strengthening the countrys strength. Industrial development was used to promote the countrys economic construction. Under the extensive industrial development model, the environmental pollution problem became more and more serious, and various air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution problems emerged one after another. With the transformation of Chinas economic system, a sustainable development strategic plan was put forward. The 14th Five-Year Plan even took "double carbon" as an important goal for Chinas future development. Therefore, it is also necessary to strengthen the exploration of the use of ecological environment monitoring technology and environmental protection technology, master the correct way of using the technology, and lay a solid foundation for Chinas ecological environment protection work.展开更多
In the quest for effective solutions to address Environ.Pollut.and meet the escalating energy demands,heterojunction photocatalysts have emerged as a captivating and versatile technology.These photocatalysts have garn...In the quest for effective solutions to address Environ.Pollut.and meet the escalating energy demands,heterojunction photocatalysts have emerged as a captivating and versatile technology.These photocatalysts have garnered significant interest due to their wideranging applications,including wastewater treatment,air purification,CO_(2) capture,and hydrogen generation via water splitting.This technique harnesses the power of semiconductors,which are activated under light illumination,providing the necessary energy for catalytic reactions.With visible light constituting a substantial portion(46%)of the solar spectrum,the development of visible-light-driven semiconductors has become imperative.Heterojunction photocatalysts offer a promising strategy to overcome the limitations associated with activating semiconductors under visible light.In this comprehensive review,we present the recent advancements in the field of photocatalytic degradation of contaminants across diverse media,as well as the remarkable progress made in renewable energy production.Moreover,we delve into the crucial role played by various operating parameters in influencing the photocatalytic performance of heterojunction systems.Finally,we address emerging challenges and propose novel perspectives to provide valuable insights for future advancements in this dynamic research domain.By unraveling the potential of heterojunction photocatalysts,this reviewcontributes to the broader understanding of their applications and paves the way for exciting avenues of exploration and innovation.展开更多
With the continuous improvement of China's economic level, chemical enterprises have been developed accordingly. However, the development of chemical enterprises will cause serious energy consumption and also caus...With the continuous improvement of China's economic level, chemical enterprises have been developed accordingly. However, the development of chemical enterprises will cause serious energy consumption and also cause serious pollution to the environment. Therefore, chemical enterprises should strengthen the use of energy conservation and environmental protection technology, and improve the importance of energy conservation and environmental protection technology, so that relevant personnel can fully grasp the operation points of energy conservation and environmental protection technology, so as to lay a good foundation for chemical enterprises to carry out environmental protection and energy conservation and emission reduction work.展开更多
In recent years,environmental DNA(e DNA)has garnered significant attention as a novel tool in biodiversity monitoring,recognized for its efficiency,convenience,and non-invasiveness.Despite its extensive application in...In recent years,environmental DNA(e DNA)has garnered significant attention as a novel tool in biodiversity monitoring,recognized for its efficiency,convenience,and non-invasiveness.Despite its extensive application in various ecological studies,such as conservation,invasion biology,biomonitoring and biodiversity survey assessment,its use in avian monitoring remains in its infancy.This review critically examines the potential and limitations of e DNA technology for avian monitoring,focusing on current advancements and ongoing challenges in this emerging field.Water and air are the primary environmental media for collecting avian e DNA,although other sources like spider webs and plant flowers have been explored as well.Notably,airborne e DNA has been reported to capture the highest diversity of avian species.While avian e DNA technology has shown promise for monitoring rare and endangered species and assessing avian diversity,significant challenges remain,particularly in sampling strategies,DNA extraction methodology,primer selection,and ascertain abundance.Additionally,we discussed the factors influencing the production,transportation,and degradation of avian e DNA in the environment.Finally,we suggested future research directions,including optimizing sampling strategies,developing avian-specific universal primers,expanding avian DNA barcode databases,enhancing e DNA detectability,and integrating environmental RNA(e RNA)and e DNA approaches.展开更多
Air pollution is a major challenge to the improvement of urban environmental quality.The control of air pollution still faces severe challenges,especially in developing countries,such as ozone pollution control.Ozone ...Air pollution is a major challenge to the improvement of urban environmental quality.The control of air pollution still faces severe challenges,especially in developing countries,such as ozone pollution control.Ozone is a typical secondary air pollutant,and its formation chemistry from its precursors(NOx and volatile organic compounds)is highly nonlinear,which caused the emission reduction of its precursors is not always effective and therefore new assisted approaches to control of ozone pollution are needed.Photocatalysis and ambient catalysis technology are expected to be applied in open atmosphere as a new booster to the direct purification of air pollutants in emission sources.In this perspective,we summarize the current knowledge about the photocatalysis and ambient catalysis technology for the removal of air pollutants under natural photothermal conditions.Based on these technologies,we propose the concept of“Environmental Catalytic City”,which refers to the spontaneous purification of low concentration urban air pollutants in the atmosphere by catalytic materials coating on the artificial surfaces,such as building surfaces in the city.In this way,the urban city with self-purification function can remove air pollution without additional energy consumption.The further improvement,development,and application of the“Environmental Catalytic City”is also discussed.展开更多
The sustainable development of aquaculture industry is deeply constrained by pathogens and diseases,and traditional detection methods are difficult to adapt to the needs of intensive aquaculture due to low efficiency ...The sustainable development of aquaculture industry is deeply constrained by pathogens and diseases,and traditional detection methods are difficult to adapt to the needs of intensive aquaculture due to low efficiency and insufficient sensitivity.This article reviews the progress of rapid detection technology for aquatic pathogens based on molecular biology,immunology,biosensors,etc.,and analyzes the application value of innovative methods such as isothermal amplification and CRISPR.This technology injects core momentum into the new quality productivity of fisheries through early and precise identification of pathogens:reducing aquaculture losses to improve resource efficiency,promoting the transformation of aquaculture models to data-driven,ensuring the safety of aquatic products to enhance the competitiveness of the industry chain.The current technology has shortcomings such as lagging standardization,weak on-site anti-interference ability,and insufficient recognition of new pathogens.In the future,we need to focus on technological integration and innovation,intelligent upgrading,and standardization construction,promote technology from laboratories to industrial applications,and provide continuous support for the high-quality development of fisheries.展开更多
The atmospheric surface layer of the tropical coastal ocean is commonly very unstable and experiences weakwind conditions.How the latent(LE)and sensible(H)heat fluxes behave under such conditions are unclear because o...The atmospheric surface layer of the tropical coastal ocean is commonly very unstable and experiences weakwind conditions.How the latent(LE)and sensible(H)heat fluxes behave under such conditions are unclear because of the lack of observation stations in the tropics.Thus,this study aims to analyze LE and H and the microclimate parameters influencing them.The authors deployed an eddy covariance system in a tropical coastal region for seven months.The microclimate parameters investigated were wind speed(U),vapor pressure deficit(Δe),temperature difference(ΔT),wind-vapor pressure deficit(UΔe),wind-temperature difference(UΔT),and atmospheric stability(z/L),where z is height and L is the Monin–Obukhov length.On the daily time scale,the results show that LE was more associated with U thanΔe,while H was more related toΔT than U.Cross-wavelet analysis revealed the strong coherence in the LE-U relationship for periods between one and two days,and for H–ΔT,0.5 to 1 day.Correlation and regression analyses confirmed the time series analyses results,where strong positive correlation coefficients(r)were obtained between LE and U(r=0.494)and H andΔT(r=0.365).Compared to other water bodies,the transfer coefficient of moisture(CE N)was found to be small(=0.40×10^(-3))and independent of stability;conversely,the transfer coefficient of heat(CH N)was closer to literature values(=1.00×10^(-3))and a function of stability.展开更多
The increasing use of petroleum-derived fuels over the last few decades has subsequently augmented the risk of spills in the environment. Soil pollution with petroleum hydrocarbons(principally caused by leaks in pipel...The increasing use of petroleum-derived fuels over the last few decades has subsequently augmented the risk of spills in the environment. Soil pollution with petroleum hydrocarbons(principally caused by leaks in pipelines and underground storage tanks) is one of the major sources of soil degradation. Once in soil, fuel hydrocarbons suffer from a wide variety of multiphase processes including transport(advection, diffusion, and dispersion) among and within phases(aqueous and non-aqueous liquid, gas, and soil solids), mass transfer among phases(volatilization, sorption, and solution), and other natural attenuation processes, such as biodegradation and plant uptake and metabolism. This review identifies and describes the major processes occurring in soil that have a significant influence on the environmental fate of petroleum hydrocarbons. The definition of the processes involved in pollutant migration and distribution in soil and the formulation of adequate equations using accurate parameters(e.g., diffusion coefficients, velocity of advective flows, and mass transfer coefficients) will allow prediction of the final fate of soil pollutants. In addition to transport and mass transfer processes,which are more widely studied, the incorporation of attenuation mechanisms driven by microorganisms and plants is essential to predict the final concentration of the pollutants in the whole multiphase scenario. This work underlines the importance of the determination of accurate parameters through the performance of laboratory and/or field-scale experiments to develop precise pollutant migration models.展开更多
After more than half a century of intense efforts, the development of exoskeleton has seen major advances, and several remarkable achievements have been made. Reviews of developing history of exoskeleton are presented...After more than half a century of intense efforts, the development of exoskeleton has seen major advances, and several remarkable achievements have been made. Reviews of developing history of exoskeleton are presented, both in active and passive categories. Major models are introduced, and typical technologies are commented on. Difficulties in control algorithm, driver system, power source, and man-machine interface are discussed. Current researching routes and major developing methods are mapped and critically analyzed, and in the process, some key problems are revealed. First, the exoskeleton is totally different from biped robot, and relative studies based on the robot technologies are considerably incorrect. Second, biomechanical studies are only used to track the motion of the human body, the interaction between human and machines are seldom studied. Third, the traditional developing ways which focused on servo-controlling have inborn deficiency from making portable systems. Research attention should be shifted to the human side of the coupling system, and the human ability to learn and adapt should play a more significant role in the control algorithms Having summarized the major difficulties, possible future works are discussed. It is argued that, since a distinct boundary cannot be drawn in such strong-coupling human-exoskeleton system, the more complex the control system gets, the more difficult it is for the user to learn to use. It is suggested that the exoskeleton should be treated as a simple wearable tool, and downgrading its automatic level may be a change toward a brighter research outlook. This effort at simplification is definitely not easy, as it necessitates theoretical supports from fields such as biomechanics, ergonomics, and bionics.展开更多
The rapid development of the smelting industry increases the release of antimony(Sb)into the soil environment,which threatens human health and ecosystems.A total of 87 samples were collected from an abandoned Sb smelt...The rapid development of the smelting industry increases the release of antimony(Sb)into the soil environment,which threatens human health and ecosystems.A total of 87 samples were collected from an abandoned Sb smelting site to evaluate pollution characteristics and environmental risks of the potentially toxic elements(PTEs).The contents of As,Cu,Ni,Pb,Sb,and Zn in the fresh soils determined by P-XRF were 131,120,60,145,240,and 154 mg/kg,respectively,whilst following drying,grinding,and sieving pretreatments,the corresponding contents increased to 367,179,145,295,479,and 276 mg/kg,respectively.There was a significant correlation between the data obtained by P-XRF and ICP-OES in the treated samples,which showed the application feasibility of P-XRF.The average contents of Sb and As were 440.6 and 411.6 mg/kg,respectively,which exceeded the control values of the development land in GB 36600-2018.The ecological risk levels of the six PTEs decreased in the following order:As>Sb>Pb>Zn>Ni>Cu.Non-carcinogenic risk revealed that As,Pb,and Sb posed health risks for children,whilst for carcinogenic risk,the risk values for As and Ni were higher than the limit values for both children and adults.Anthropogenic sources accounted for more than 70.0%of As,Pb,and Sb concentrations in soils,indicating a significant influence on PTEs accumulation.The findings provide a basis for quick determination of the contamination characteristics and risk control of PTEs at Sb smelting sites.展开更多
Field studies were conducted to investigate the advanced treatment of the municipal secondary effluent and a subsequent artificial groundwater recharge at Gaobeidian Wastewater Treatment Plant, Beijing. To improve the...Field studies were conducted to investigate the advanced treatment of the municipal secondary effluent and a subsequent artificial groundwater recharge at Gaobeidian Wastewater Treatment Plant, Beijing. To improve the secondary effluent quality, the combined process of powdered activated carbon adsorption, flocculation and rapid sand filtration was applied, which could remove about 400 dissolved organic carbon （DOC） and 70% adsorbable organic halogens. The results of liquid size exclusion chromatography indicate that in the adsorption unit the removed organic fraction was mainly low molecular weight compounds. The fractions removed by the flocculation unit were polysaccharides and high molecular weight compounds. The retention of water in summer in the open recharge basins resulted in a growth of algae. Consequently, DOC increased in the polysaccharide and high molecular weight humic substances fraction. The majority of the DOC removal during soil passage took place in the unsaturated area. A limited reduction of DOC was observed in the aquifer zone.展开更多
Three-dimensionally ordered macroporous(3DOM)perovskite materials have attracted the interest from researchers worldwide due to their unique macroporous structure,flexible composition,tailorable physicochemical proper...Three-dimensionally ordered macroporous(3DOM)perovskite materials have attracted the interest from researchers worldwide due to their unique macroporous structure,flexible composition,tailorable physicochemical property,high stability and biocompatibility.In particular,they were widely used in environmental field,such as photocatalysis,catalytic combustion,catalytic oxidation and sensors.In this review,the recent progresses in the synthesis of 3DOM perovskite materials and their environmental applications are summarized.The advantages and the promoting mechanisms of 3DOM perovskite materials for different applications are discussed in detail.Subsequently,the challenges and perspectives on the topic are proposed.展开更多
Asia is experiencing a more rapid economic growth compared to any other regions. The contamination of soil and groundwater with metals can mainly be attributed to human activities; therefore, risk assessments to chara...Asia is experiencing a more rapid economic growth compared to any other regions. The contamination of soil and groundwater with metals can mainly be attributed to human activities; therefore, risk assessments to characterize the nature and magnitude of risks to humans and ecological receptors from contaminants are important. Risk assessments are often iterative processes, which involve identification and filling data gap. Experimental samplings, geostatistical and multivariate statistical methods as well as multimedia risk assessment modeling are the three major methodologies used in the assessment of metal contamination in soil and groundwater.This review highlights a number of measurements for improving risk calculation methods and expounds scientific approaches that involve the identification of the major source of contamination, exposure pathways and bioavailability of metals. In general, risk assessments of metals in soil and groundwater worldwide are mainly focused on the levels of contamination, identification of exposure pathways, and prediction of the probability of contamination. To date, very limited studies have reported the development of relevant environmental laws and policies in the regulation of soil and groundwater contamination in Asia. The development, variations and limitations in the regulations of soil and groundwater contamination among developed countries may provide helpful guidance for the developing countries in Asia.展开更多
The mechanical performances and water retention characteristics of clays,stabilised by partial substitution of cement with by-products and inclusion of a nanotechnology-based additive called RoadCem(RC),are studied in...The mechanical performances and water retention characteristics of clays,stabilised by partial substitution of cement with by-products and inclusion of a nanotechnology-based additive called RoadCem(RC),are studied in this research.The unconfined compression tests and one-dimensional oedometer swelling were performed after 7 d of curing to understand the influence of addition of 1%of RC material in the stabilised soils with the cement partially replaced by 49%,59%and 69%of ground granulated blast furnace slag(GBBS)or pulverised fuel ash(PFA).The moisture retention capacity of the stabilised clays was also explored using the soil-water retention curve(SWRC)from the measured suctions.Results confirmed an obvious effect of the use of RC with the obtained strength and swell properties of the stabilised clays suitable for road application at 50%replacement of cement.This outcome is associated with the in-depth and penetrating hydration of the cementitious materials by the RC and water which results in the production of needle-like matrix with interlocking filaments e a phenomenon referred to as the‘wrapping’effect.On the other hand,the SWRC used to describe the water holding capacity and corresponding swell mechanism of clays stabilised by a proportion of RC showed a satisfactory response.The moisture retention of the RC-modified clays was initially higher but reduced subsequently as the saturation level increased with decreasing suction.This phenomenon confirmed that clays stabilised by including the RC are water-proof in nature,thus ensuring reduced porosity and suction even at reduced water content.Overall,the stabilised clays with the combination of cement,GGBS and RC showed a better performance compared to those with the PFA included.展开更多
Marine data buoy can provide a long-term, continuous, real-time, reliable data of ocean observation in a variety of complex marine environment. It is one of the most reliable, most effective and important means of oce...Marine data buoy can provide a long-term, continuous, real-time, reliable data of ocean observation in a variety of complex marine environment. It is one of the most reliable, most effective and important means of ocean monitoring technology. In this paper, the classification, main theory and technology system of marine data buoy are summarized. The typical technological breakthrough of the development of marine data buoy in recent years is summarized. The composition and application of marine monitoring network in China was introduced, and the gap between the technology of China＇s marine data buoy and the international advanced countries is compared.Combined on the situation and demand of China＇s current situation and needs, the development trend of marine data buoy and buoy monitoring network are expected.展开更多
Studying the influence of shale gas exploration and development on groundwater environment is the basis of guiding water environment protection in the process of shale gas exploration and development.Groundwater envir...Studying the influence of shale gas exploration and development on groundwater environment is the basis of guiding water environment protection in the process of shale gas exploration and development.Groundwater environmental pollution is concealed,complex and persistent.Once it is difficult to control the pollution,the current commercial shale gas development zones in Sichuan Basin that are mostly located in karst areas and highly sensitive to groundwater will be vulnerable to the impact of shale gas exploration and development.Based on the hydrogeological conditions of shale gas exploration and development area and combined with engineering analysis of exploration and development,various risk pathways that may affect the groundwater environment during process of shale gas exploration,mining well construction,mining operations and other stages were identified in this paper.Some existing risk pathways were proved by verification of typical areas and should not be ignored.Based on the actual situation of typical areas,the countermeasures of groundwater environmental protection in the process of shale gas exploration and development in karst areas were discussed.It is believed that the groundwater environment can be better protected by strengthening administration,research and application of new technologies,precise design,hydrogeological conditions,and research and feedback of groundwater environmental protection.展开更多
文摘In Chinas ecological environment, environmental pollution and climate change are two important problems. With the continuous acceleration of urbanization and urbanization process, the deep development of various industries is becoming more and more harmful to the ecology. In particular, the continuous deterioration of the atmosphere has led to the gradual emergence of adverse factors such as global climate change, which not only poses a certain threat to the human body, but also causes great damage to the long-standing green ecosystem. At present, Chinas environmental problems are still very serious, we must strengthen the environmental monitoring, to ensure the implementation of environmental protection work. In view of this situation, the relevant departments should strengthen environmental monitoring, formulate corresponding laws and regulations, strengthen environmental monitoring equipment, technical and management personnel, fundamentally improve the overall level of environmental monitoring, curb environmental problems from the source, and promote sustainable development.
文摘With the continuous acceleration of urban construction and the continuous increase of urban population, the sewage discharge increases year by year and the treatment difficulty gradually increases, which seriously damages the urban ecological environment and reduces the quality of life of people. At the same time, some cities have low sewage treatment efficiency due to shortage of funds, backward technology, aging equipment and other problems, which further restrict the development of cities. In order to solve the sewage treatment problem and improve the utilization rate of water resources, each city must carry out sewage treatment planning according to the actual development situation, innovate the sewage treatment process and improve the sewage treatment efficiency, laying a solid foundation for people's water safety and the city's resource protection.
文摘In order to improve the efficiency and quality of environmental field investigation,as well as realize real-time image data information sharing between the field environment and the investigation center,this paper first analyzes the application advantages of panoramic technology,followed by the types of panoramic technology,and finally takes the UAV panoramic technology as an example to demonstrate the application process of panoramic technology in environmental field investigation for the reference of relevant personnel.
文摘With the development of the times, people are facing more and more serious environmental pollution problems in their life. For example, the reduction of air quality not only affects peoples normal life, but also may increase the probability of people suffering from lung diseases, which is not conducive to the rapid development of cities. Green chemical technology is an effective method to deal with pollution problems in modern society. Using green chemical technology to deal with environmental pollution can not only achieve the goal of treating environmental pollution, but also avoid further pollution to the environment, which plays a positive role in improving the environmental quality of cities.
文摘With the continuous advancement of economic globalization, Chinas economic development level has been continuously improved. However, in the whole process, the impact on the natural ecological environment and peoples home on which to live cannot be ignored. In the last century, China was in an important period of economic restructuring and strengthening the countrys strength. Industrial development was used to promote the countrys economic construction. Under the extensive industrial development model, the environmental pollution problem became more and more serious, and various air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution problems emerged one after another. With the transformation of Chinas economic system, a sustainable development strategic plan was put forward. The 14th Five-Year Plan even took "double carbon" as an important goal for Chinas future development. Therefore, it is also necessary to strengthen the exploration of the use of ecological environment monitoring technology and environmental protection technology, master the correct way of using the technology, and lay a solid foundation for Chinas ecological environment protection work.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.52072152 and 51802126)Jiangsu University Jinshan Professor Fund,Jiangsu Specially-Appointed Professor Fund,the Open Fund from Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials,Zhenjiang“Jinshan Talents”Project 2021,China PostDoctoral Science Foundation (No.2022M721372)+1 种基金the“Doctor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation”in Jiangsu Province (No.JSSCBS20221197)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province (No.KYCX22_3645).
文摘In the quest for effective solutions to address Environ.Pollut.and meet the escalating energy demands,heterojunction photocatalysts have emerged as a captivating and versatile technology.These photocatalysts have garnered significant interest due to their wideranging applications,including wastewater treatment,air purification,CO_(2) capture,and hydrogen generation via water splitting.This technique harnesses the power of semiconductors,which are activated under light illumination,providing the necessary energy for catalytic reactions.With visible light constituting a substantial portion(46%)of the solar spectrum,the development of visible-light-driven semiconductors has become imperative.Heterojunction photocatalysts offer a promising strategy to overcome the limitations associated with activating semiconductors under visible light.In this comprehensive review,we present the recent advancements in the field of photocatalytic degradation of contaminants across diverse media,as well as the remarkable progress made in renewable energy production.Moreover,we delve into the crucial role played by various operating parameters in influencing the photocatalytic performance of heterojunction systems.Finally,we address emerging challenges and propose novel perspectives to provide valuable insights for future advancements in this dynamic research domain.By unraveling the potential of heterojunction photocatalysts,this reviewcontributes to the broader understanding of their applications and paves the way for exciting avenues of exploration and innovation.
文摘With the continuous improvement of China's economic level, chemical enterprises have been developed accordingly. However, the development of chemical enterprises will cause serious energy consumption and also cause serious pollution to the environment. Therefore, chemical enterprises should strengthen the use of energy conservation and environmental protection technology, and improve the importance of energy conservation and environmental protection technology, so that relevant personnel can fully grasp the operation points of energy conservation and environmental protection technology, so as to lay a good foundation for chemical enterprises to carry out environmental protection and energy conservation and emission reduction work.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Project of Tianjin,China(23YFZCSN00040)。
文摘In recent years,environmental DNA(e DNA)has garnered significant attention as a novel tool in biodiversity monitoring,recognized for its efficiency,convenience,and non-invasiveness.Despite its extensive application in various ecological studies,such as conservation,invasion biology,biomonitoring and biodiversity survey assessment,its use in avian monitoring remains in its infancy.This review critically examines the potential and limitations of e DNA technology for avian monitoring,focusing on current advancements and ongoing challenges in this emerging field.Water and air are the primary environmental media for collecting avian e DNA,although other sources like spider webs and plant flowers have been explored as well.Notably,airborne e DNA has been reported to capture the highest diversity of avian species.While avian e DNA technology has shown promise for monitoring rare and endangered species and assessing avian diversity,significant challenges remain,particularly in sampling strategies,DNA extraction methodology,primer selection,and ascertain abundance.Additionally,we discussed the factors influencing the production,transportation,and degradation of avian e DNA in the environment.Finally,we suggested future research directions,including optimizing sampling strategies,developing avian-specific universal primers,expanding avian DNA barcode databases,enhancing e DNA detectability,and integrating environmental RNA(e RNA)and e DNA approaches.
基金the support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Nos.52425003,22188102,and 52400144)the Project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.BX20220325 and 2023M743707)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association,CAS(Nos.Y2021020 and Y2022023).
文摘Air pollution is a major challenge to the improvement of urban environmental quality.The control of air pollution still faces severe challenges,especially in developing countries,such as ozone pollution control.Ozone is a typical secondary air pollutant,and its formation chemistry from its precursors(NOx and volatile organic compounds)is highly nonlinear,which caused the emission reduction of its precursors is not always effective and therefore new assisted approaches to control of ozone pollution are needed.Photocatalysis and ambient catalysis technology are expected to be applied in open atmosphere as a new booster to the direct purification of air pollutants in emission sources.In this perspective,we summarize the current knowledge about the photocatalysis and ambient catalysis technology for the removal of air pollutants under natural photothermal conditions.Based on these technologies,we propose the concept of“Environmental Catalytic City”,which refers to the spontaneous purification of low concentration urban air pollutants in the atmosphere by catalytic materials coating on the artificial surfaces,such as building surfaces in the city.In this way,the urban city with self-purification function can remove air pollution without additional energy consumption.The further improvement,development,and application of the“Environmental Catalytic City”is also discussed.
基金supported by the National Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System(CARS-45-33)Innovation Team of Tianjin Freshwater Aquaculture Industry Technology System(ITTFRS2021000-002,ITTFRS2021000-001)+1 种基金Tianjin Science and Technology Plan Project(24KPHDRC00280,24ZYCGSN00250,23YDTPJC00420)the Open Fund Project of Key Laboratory of Ocean Observation Technology,MNR(No.2023klootA03).
文摘The sustainable development of aquaculture industry is deeply constrained by pathogens and diseases,and traditional detection methods are difficult to adapt to the needs of intensive aquaculture due to low efficiency and insufficient sensitivity.This article reviews the progress of rapid detection technology for aquatic pathogens based on molecular biology,immunology,biosensors,etc.,and analyzes the application value of innovative methods such as isothermal amplification and CRISPR.This technology injects core momentum into the new quality productivity of fisheries through early and precise identification of pathogens:reducing aquaculture losses to improve resource efficiency,promoting the transformation of aquaculture models to data-driven,ensuring the safety of aquatic products to enhance the competitiveness of the industry chain.The current technology has shortcomings such as lagging standardization,weak on-site anti-interference ability,and insufficient recognition of new pathogens.In the future,we need to focus on technological integration and innovation,intelligent upgrading,and standardization construction,promote technology from laboratories to industrial applications,and provide continuous support for the high-quality development of fisheries.
基金supported by a PETRONAS-Academia Collabora-tion Dialogue 2022 Grant[Grant number PACD 2022]from PETRONAS Research Sdn.Bhd。
文摘The atmospheric surface layer of the tropical coastal ocean is commonly very unstable and experiences weakwind conditions.How the latent(LE)and sensible(H)heat fluxes behave under such conditions are unclear because of the lack of observation stations in the tropics.Thus,this study aims to analyze LE and H and the microclimate parameters influencing them.The authors deployed an eddy covariance system in a tropical coastal region for seven months.The microclimate parameters investigated were wind speed(U),vapor pressure deficit(Δe),temperature difference(ΔT),wind-vapor pressure deficit(UΔe),wind-temperature difference(UΔT),and atmospheric stability(z/L),where z is height and L is the Monin–Obukhov length.On the daily time scale,the results show that LE was more associated with U thanΔe,while H was more related toΔT than U.Cross-wavelet analysis revealed the strong coherence in the LE-U relationship for periods between one and two days,and for H–ΔT,0.5 to 1 day.Correlation and regression analyses confirmed the time series analyses results,where strong positive correlation coefficients(r)were obtained between LE and U(r=0.494)and H andΔT(r=0.365).Compared to other water bodies,the transfer coefficient of moisture(CE N)was found to be small(=0.40×10^(-3))and independent of stability;conversely,the transfer coefficient of heat(CH N)was closer to literature values(=1.00×10^(-3))and a function of stability.
基金supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Interreg Sudoe Program (No. PhytoSUDOE401-SOE1/P5/E0189)the Galician government (Agrupación Estratéxica CRETUS+1 种基金 No. 402 AGRU2015/02)a postdoctoral fellowship (No. ED481B 2017/073) granted to Dr. Balseiro-Romero by the Consellería de Cultura, Educacióne Ordenación Universitaria (Xunta de Galicia, Spain)
文摘The increasing use of petroleum-derived fuels over the last few decades has subsequently augmented the risk of spills in the environment. Soil pollution with petroleum hydrocarbons(principally caused by leaks in pipelines and underground storage tanks) is one of the major sources of soil degradation. Once in soil, fuel hydrocarbons suffer from a wide variety of multiphase processes including transport(advection, diffusion, and dispersion) among and within phases(aqueous and non-aqueous liquid, gas, and soil solids), mass transfer among phases(volatilization, sorption, and solution), and other natural attenuation processes, such as biodegradation and plant uptake and metabolism. This review identifies and describes the major processes occurring in soil that have a significant influence on the environmental fate of petroleum hydrocarbons. The definition of the processes involved in pollutant migration and distribution in soil and the formulation of adequate equations using accurate parameters(e.g., diffusion coefficients, velocity of advective flows, and mass transfer coefficients) will allow prediction of the final fate of soil pollutants. In addition to transport and mass transfer processes,which are more widely studied, the incorporation of attenuation mechanisms driven by microorganisms and plants is essential to predict the final concentration of the pollutants in the whole multiphase scenario. This work underlines the importance of the determination of accurate parameters through the performance of laboratory and/or field-scale experiments to develop precise pollutant migration models.
基金Supported by National Defense Pre-Research Foundation of China
文摘After more than half a century of intense efforts, the development of exoskeleton has seen major advances, and several remarkable achievements have been made. Reviews of developing history of exoskeleton are presented, both in active and passive categories. Major models are introduced, and typical technologies are commented on. Difficulties in control algorithm, driver system, power source, and man-machine interface are discussed. Current researching routes and major developing methods are mapped and critically analyzed, and in the process, some key problems are revealed. First, the exoskeleton is totally different from biped robot, and relative studies based on the robot technologies are considerably incorrect. Second, biomechanical studies are only used to track the motion of the human body, the interaction between human and machines are seldom studied. Third, the traditional developing ways which focused on servo-controlling have inborn deficiency from making portable systems. Research attention should be shifted to the human side of the coupling system, and the human ability to learn and adapt should play a more significant role in the control algorithms Having summarized the major difficulties, possible future works are discussed. It is argued that, since a distinct boundary cannot be drawn in such strong-coupling human-exoskeleton system, the more complex the control system gets, the more difficult it is for the user to learn to use. It is suggested that the exoskeleton should be treated as a simple wearable tool, and downgrading its automatic level may be a change toward a brighter research outlook. This effort at simplification is definitely not easy, as it necessitates theoretical supports from fields such as biomechanics, ergonomics, and bionics.
基金funding from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFC1803604).
文摘The rapid development of the smelting industry increases the release of antimony(Sb)into the soil environment,which threatens human health and ecosystems.A total of 87 samples were collected from an abandoned Sb smelting site to evaluate pollution characteristics and environmental risks of the potentially toxic elements(PTEs).The contents of As,Cu,Ni,Pb,Sb,and Zn in the fresh soils determined by P-XRF were 131,120,60,145,240,and 154 mg/kg,respectively,whilst following drying,grinding,and sieving pretreatments,the corresponding contents increased to 367,179,145,295,479,and 276 mg/kg,respectively.There was a significant correlation between the data obtained by P-XRF and ICP-OES in the treated samples,which showed the application feasibility of P-XRF.The average contents of Sb and As were 440.6 and 411.6 mg/kg,respectively,which exceeded the control values of the development land in GB 36600-2018.The ecological risk levels of the six PTEs decreased in the following order:As>Sb>Pb>Zn>Ni>Cu.Non-carcinogenic risk revealed that As,Pb,and Sb posed health risks for children,whilst for carcinogenic risk,the risk values for As and Ni were higher than the limit values for both children and adults.Anthropogenic sources accounted for more than 70.0%of As,Pb,and Sb concentrations in soils,indicating a significant influence on PTEs accumulation.The findings provide a basis for quick determination of the contamination characteristics and risk control of PTEs at Sb smelting sites.
文摘Field studies were conducted to investigate the advanced treatment of the municipal secondary effluent and a subsequent artificial groundwater recharge at Gaobeidian Wastewater Treatment Plant, Beijing. To improve the secondary effluent quality, the combined process of powdered activated carbon adsorption, flocculation and rapid sand filtration was applied, which could remove about 400 dissolved organic carbon （DOC） and 70% adsorbable organic halogens. The results of liquid size exclusion chromatography indicate that in the adsorption unit the removed organic fraction was mainly low molecular weight compounds. The fractions removed by the flocculation unit were polysaccharides and high molecular weight compounds. The retention of water in summer in the open recharge basins resulted in a growth of algae. Consequently, DOC increased in the polysaccharide and high molecular weight humic substances fraction. The majority of the DOC removal during soil passage took place in the unsaturated area. A limited reduction of DOC was observed in the aquifer zone.
基金supported by the Tianjin Municipal Natural Science Foundation(17JCYBJC22600)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities~~
文摘Three-dimensionally ordered macroporous(3DOM)perovskite materials have attracted the interest from researchers worldwide due to their unique macroporous structure,flexible composition,tailorable physicochemical property,high stability and biocompatibility.In particular,they were widely used in environmental field,such as photocatalysis,catalytic combustion,catalytic oxidation and sensors.In this review,the recent progresses in the synthesis of 3DOM perovskite materials and their environmental applications are summarized.The advantages and the promoting mechanisms of 3DOM perovskite materials for different applications are discussed in detail.Subsequently,the challenges and perspectives on the topic are proposed.
文摘Asia is experiencing a more rapid economic growth compared to any other regions. The contamination of soil and groundwater with metals can mainly be attributed to human activities; therefore, risk assessments to characterize the nature and magnitude of risks to humans and ecological receptors from contaminants are important. Risk assessments are often iterative processes, which involve identification and filling data gap. Experimental samplings, geostatistical and multivariate statistical methods as well as multimedia risk assessment modeling are the three major methodologies used in the assessment of metal contamination in soil and groundwater.This review highlights a number of measurements for improving risk calculation methods and expounds scientific approaches that involve the identification of the major source of contamination, exposure pathways and bioavailability of metals. In general, risk assessments of metals in soil and groundwater worldwide are mainly focused on the levels of contamination, identification of exposure pathways, and prediction of the probability of contamination. To date, very limited studies have reported the development of relevant environmental laws and policies in the regulation of soil and groundwater contamination in Asia. The development, variations and limitations in the regulations of soil and groundwater contamination among developed countries may provide helpful guidance for the developing countries in Asia.
文摘The mechanical performances and water retention characteristics of clays,stabilised by partial substitution of cement with by-products and inclusion of a nanotechnology-based additive called RoadCem(RC),are studied in this research.The unconfined compression tests and one-dimensional oedometer swelling were performed after 7 d of curing to understand the influence of addition of 1%of RC material in the stabilised soils with the cement partially replaced by 49%,59%and 69%of ground granulated blast furnace slag(GBBS)or pulverised fuel ash(PFA).The moisture retention capacity of the stabilised clays was also explored using the soil-water retention curve(SWRC)from the measured suctions.Results confirmed an obvious effect of the use of RC with the obtained strength and swell properties of the stabilised clays suitable for road application at 50%replacement of cement.This outcome is associated with the in-depth and penetrating hydration of the cementitious materials by the RC and water which results in the production of needle-like matrix with interlocking filaments e a phenomenon referred to as the‘wrapping’effect.On the other hand,the SWRC used to describe the water holding capacity and corresponding swell mechanism of clays stabilised by a proportion of RC showed a satisfactory response.The moisture retention of the RC-modified clays was initially higher but reduced subsequently as the saturation level increased with decreasing suction.This phenomenon confirmed that clays stabilised by including the RC are water-proof in nature,thus ensuring reduced porosity and suction even at reduced water content.Overall,the stabilised clays with the combination of cement,GGBS and RC showed a better performance compared to those with the PFA included.
基金Taishan Scholars Construction Project Special Funds of Shandong Province
文摘Marine data buoy can provide a long-term, continuous, real-time, reliable data of ocean observation in a variety of complex marine environment. It is one of the most reliable, most effective and important means of ocean monitoring technology. In this paper, the classification, main theory and technology system of marine data buoy are summarized. The typical technological breakthrough of the development of marine data buoy in recent years is summarized. The composition and application of marine monitoring network in China was introduced, and the gap between the technology of China＇s marine data buoy and the international advanced countries is compared.Combined on the situation and demand of China＇s current situation and needs, the development trend of marine data buoy and buoy monitoring network are expected.
基金supported by the 1:50 000 Environmental Geological Survey Project of Sichuan-Chongqing Shale Gas Exploration and Development Zone (No.121201012000150013) from China Geological SurveyThe supports of Hydrogeological and Environmental Geological Survey Center of China Geological Survey
文摘Studying the influence of shale gas exploration and development on groundwater environment is the basis of guiding water environment protection in the process of shale gas exploration and development.Groundwater environmental pollution is concealed,complex and persistent.Once it is difficult to control the pollution,the current commercial shale gas development zones in Sichuan Basin that are mostly located in karst areas and highly sensitive to groundwater will be vulnerable to the impact of shale gas exploration and development.Based on the hydrogeological conditions of shale gas exploration and development area and combined with engineering analysis of exploration and development,various risk pathways that may affect the groundwater environment during process of shale gas exploration,mining well construction,mining operations and other stages were identified in this paper.Some existing risk pathways were proved by verification of typical areas and should not be ignored.Based on the actual situation of typical areas,the countermeasures of groundwater environmental protection in the process of shale gas exploration and development in karst areas were discussed.It is believed that the groundwater environment can be better protected by strengthening administration,research and application of new technologies,precise design,hydrogeological conditions,and research and feedback of groundwater environmental protection.
