Small-scale interaction of iron and phosphorus in flooded soils with rice growth.

In the rhizosphere of flooded paddy soils, the solubilization, efflux, and uptake of phosphorus (P) are highly intertwined with iron (Fe) redox cycling. However, the direct observation of Fe-P coupling in the rhizosphere is challenging. This study combined high-resolution dialysis (HR-Peeper) and diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT) techniques to capture the one-dimensional distributions of soluble reactive P (SRP), soluble Fe(II), and labile P and Fe in the root zone of rice (Oryza sativa L.

The Combination of DGT Technique and Traditional Chemical Methods for Evaluation of Cadmium Bioavailability in Contaminated Soils with Organic Amendment.

Organic amendments have been proposed as a means of remediation for Cd-contaminated soils. However, understanding the inhibitory effects of organic materials on metal immobilization requires further research. In this study colza cake, a typical organic amendment material, was investigated in order to elucidate the ability of this material to reduce toxicity of Cd-contaminated soil.

[In Situ High-Resolution Analysis of Labile Phosphorus in Sediments of Lake Chaohu].

High-resolution pore water equilibrators (HR-Peeper) and diffusive gradients in the thin films ( DGT) technologies were combined to in situ measure soluble reactive phosphorus (c(PW)) and labile phosphorus (C(DGT)) on seven sites in the west of Lake Chaohu. Vertical distributions of c(PW) and c(DGT) in most sediment profiles were similar to a different extent, demonstrating that the buffer capacity of the sediment solids to pore water SRP was similar at different depths. The diffusion flux across the sediment-water interface (SWI) and the ratio of cDGT/ c(PW) (R) were used to characterize phosphorus activity in sediments.

Evaluation of organic amendment on the effect of cadmium bioavailability in contaminated soils using the DGT technique and traditional methods.

Organic amendments have been widely proposed as a remediation technology for metal-contaminated soils, but there exist controversial results on their effectiveness. In this study, the effect of pig manure addition on cadmium (Cd) bioavailability in Cd-contaminated soils was systematically evaluated by one dynamic, in situ technique of diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT) and four traditional methods based on the equilibrium theory (soil solution concentration and the three commonly used extractants, i.e.

[Development of a method for measuring dissolved reactive phosphorus (DRP) and dissolved ferrous iron in large batch in pore water samples of sediments with micro-volumes].

A method was established to measure the concentrations of dissolved reactive phosphate (DRP) and dissolved ferrous iron (Fe) in micro-volume solution samples through colorimetric determination in large batch using a 384-well Microplate Spectrophotometer. Concentrations of DRP and dissolved Fe were determined by the molybdenum blue and phenanthroline colorimetric methods, respectively. The results showed that the sample consumption used for each parameter was between 20 and 50 microL after dilution, and the detection limits for DRP and dissolved Fe were 0.

[Refining sample preparation procedures for solution 3P-NMR analysis of organic P in sediment].

Solution phosphorus-31 nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (31P-NMR) is a novel technology in characterization of organic phosphorus (P) composition in sediments. This study was aim to refine sample preparation procedures for 31P-NMR, including determination of sample pretreatment, extraction time, sample to extractant ratio and concentration method. The results showed that recovery of P with air dried sample treatment was higher than that for the fresh samples.

Caution needed in pretreatment of sediments for refining phosphorus-31 nuclear magnetic resonance analysis: results from a comprehensive assessment of pretreatment with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid.

Pretreatment with chemicals such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is often used to improve the analysis of sediment P with solution P-31 nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (35P-NMR), but there is a lack of a comprehensive assessment of the methodology. In this study, the effects of EDTA pretreatment on sediment P extracted using a mixture of 0.25 mol L(-1) NaOH and 50 mmol L(-1) EDTA (NaOH-EDTA) were examined with 45 different sediments.

[Distribution characteristic and correlation relationship of reactive sulfur and heavy metals in sediments of Meiliang Bay and Wuli Lake of Taihu Lake].

The distribution characteristic of acid volatile sulfide (AVS), simultaneously extracted metals (SEM), and total metals were studied in the surface and core sediments of Meiliang Bay and Wuli Lake in Taihu Lake. It was found that there were similar distribution characteristics for AVS and SEM in surface sediments, and the concentration of AVS and SEM decreased from the steady deposition area of estuary to the centre of the bay (lake). The ratio of AVS/SEM was < 1 in the surface sediments, indicating that heavy metals in surface sediment might have potential bioavailability.

[Estimation of releasing fluxes of sediment nitrogen and phosphorus in Fubao Bay in Dianchi Lake].

NH4(+)-N and PO4(3-)-P release from the sediment of Fubao Bay in Dianchi Lake were simulated using static incubations of intact sediment cores. The results showed that the releasing rates of sediment NH4(+)-N and PO4(3-)-P were 22.941-163.

Effects of hydrodynamics processes on phosphorus fluxes from sediment in large, shallow Taihu Lake.

The turnover of phosphorus (P) in lake sediments, a major cause of eutrophication and subsequent deterioration of water quality, is in need of deep understanding. In this study, effects of resuspension on P release were studied in cylindrical microcosms with Y-shape apparatus. The results indicated that there was a positive correlation between flux of suspended substance across sediment-water interface (F(SS)) and the wind speed, and an increasing F(SS) during each wind process followed by a steady state.

Fractionations of rare earth elements in plants and their conceptive model.

Fractionations of rare earth elements (REEs) and their mechanisms in soybean were studied through application of exogenous mixed REEs under hydroponic conditions. Significant enrichment of middle REEs (MREEs) and heavy REEs (HREEs) was observed in plant roots and leaves respectively, with slight fractionation between light REEs (LREEs) and HREEs in stems. Moreover, the tetrad effect was observed in these organs.

Effects of organic ligands on fractionation of rare earth elements (REEs) in hydroponic plants: an application to the determination of binding capacities by humic acid for modeling.

Previous studies have revealed the fractionation processes of rare earth elements (REEs) in hydroponic plants, with a heavy REE (HREE, the elements from Gd to Lu) enrichment in leaves. In this study, effects on the HREE enrichment in soybean leaves with additions of carboxylic acids (acetate, malate, citrate, NTA, EDTA and DTPA) and two soil humic acids (HAs) were investigated. REE speciation in carboxylic acid and HA solutions was simulated using Visual MINTEQ and Model V, respectively.

[Contents and distribution characteristics of heavy metals in water and sediment of intertidalite].

ICP-MS analytical technology was used to analyze the concentration of 13 heavy metals in surface water, pore water in sediment, suspended particulate matter, and sediment of intertidalite of Tianjin. Results show that both total amount and single concentration of heavy metals vary greatly in different media, the biggest and smallest values differ by 4 or 7 magnitudes. While the variation coefficients of the contents of total metals or single metal in the same medium are less than 0.

[Influence of PO4(3-) and citrate on REE accumulation and fractionation in wheat].

This paper has studied the influence of phosphate (Pi, one of inorganic ligands) and citrate (Cit, one of organic ligands) on accumulation and fractionation of REEs in wheat based on aqueous culture, added with extraneous mixed REEs (MRE) and ICP-MS analysis technology. The results show that initial phosphate (Pi) solution of different levels followed by exposure to fixed-MRE solution has no significant effects on accumulation of the total concentrations of REEs (sigma REE) in the wheat roots, but it decrease the REE dramatically in the wheat leaves. Simultaneous culture of wheat with mixture of MRE and citrate solution caused obvious decreases of the sigma REE both in wheat roots and leaves.