Pollution characteristics of 15 gas- and particle-phase phthalates in indoor and outdoor air in Hangzhou.

Phthalate esters (PAEs), typical pollutants widely used as plasticizers, are ubiquitous in various indoor and outdoor environments. PAEs exist in both gas and particle phases, posing risks to human health. In the present study, we chose four typical kinds of indoor and outdoor environments with the longest average human residence times to assess the human exposure in Hangzhou, including newly decorated residences, ordinary residences, offices and outdoor air.

Urinary levels of phthalate metabolites in women associated with risk of premature ovarian failure and reproductive hormones.

Phthalates, a class of high production-volume chemicals widely used as plasticizers, have been shown to impair ovarian functions in female animals, but epidemiological evidence is very limited. In this case-control study, the associations between phthalate exposure and premature ovarian failure (POF) in women were assessed. A total of 173 POF cases and 246 control women were recruited in Zhejiang, China.

Occupational exposure assessment of phthalate esters in indoor and outdoor microenvironments.

Phthalate esters (PAEs) are widely used as plasticizers in consumer products. PAEs are a group of environmental hormone which disrupts human and animals' endocrine systems. Different occupational groups are exposed to various levels of PAEs.

Analysis of the influencing factors of PAEs volatilization from typical plastic products.

The primary emphasis of this research was to investigate the foundations of phthalate (PAEs) pollutant source researches and then firstly confirmed the concept of the coefficient of volatile strength, namely phthalate total content in per unit mass and unit surface area of pollutant sources. Through surveying and evaluating the coefficient of volatile strength of PAEs from typical plastic products, this research carried out reasonable classification of PAEs pollutant sources into three categories and then investigated the relationship amongst the coefficient of volatile strength as well as other environmental factors and the concentration level of total PAEs in indoor air measured in environment chambers. Research obtained phthalate concentration results under different temperature, humidity, the coefficient of volatile strength and the closed time through the chamber experiment.

Pollution characteristics and sources of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in indoor air and dustfall measured in university laboratories in Hangzhou, China.

Laboratories at Zhejiang University of Technology in Hangzhou were selected to ascertain the pollution status of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in indoor city air. Air and dustfall samples were collected during 2015 and analysed using gas chromatography. This study provides important information on the typical indoor pollution of brominated flame retardants in urban areas in China, particularly in university laboratories.

Determination of 15 phthalate esters in air by gas-phase and particle-phase simultaneous sampling.

Based on previous research, the sampling and analysis methods for phthalate esters (PAEs) were improved by increasing the sampling flow of indoor air from 1 to 4L/min, shortening the sampling duration from 8 to 2hr. Meanwhile, through the optimization of chromatographic conditions, the concentrations of 9 additional PAE pollutants in indoor air were measured. The optimized chromatographic conditions required a similar amount of time for analysis as before, but gave high responsivity, the capability of simultaneously distinguishing 15 kinds of PAEs, and a high level of discrimination between individual sample peaks, as well as stable peak generation.

[PBDEs Levels in House Dust and Human Exposure to PBDEs via Dust Ingestion in Hangzhou].

In order to evaluate the pollution degree of the dust in Hangzhou City, the indoor dust samples of 19 offices, families and students' dormitories were collected from August to March in 2013 at Hangzhou for evaluating the pollution level of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), to analyze concentrations of 14 PBDEs congeners and congener distribution as well as the possible influencing factors, and to estimate the PBDEs exposure levels of adults and children through the dust intake. The results showed that the average ∑PBDEs of office was 9.28×10 ng·g, and the median was 1.

Pollution levels and characteristics of phthalate esters in indoor air in hospitals.

The concentrations of phthalate esters (PAEs) in Chinese hospitals were investigated by simultaneously determining concentrations of gas- and particle-phase PAEs. PAEs were detected in two third-class first-grade hospitals, two second-class first-grade hospitals, and a community health service center. Hospital drugstores had the highest concentration (24.

Pollution levels and characteristics of phthalate esters in indoor air of offices.

The pollution status and characteristics of PAEs (phthalate esters) were investigated in indoor air of offices, and PAEs of both gas-phase and particulate-phase were detected in all the samples. The concentration (sum of the gas phase and the particulate phase) was 4748.24 ng/m3, ranging between 3070.

[Pollution status and characteristics of PBDEs in indoor air of Hangzhou].

Pollution Status and characteristics of PBDEs in offices were investigated in Hangzhou. As a result, the total concentration of PBDEs was 40.66-141.

Characteristics of selected indoor air pollutants from moxibustion.

Concentrations and risk of monoaromatic hydrocarbons (MAHC), formaldehyde (HCHO), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in two moxibustion rooms were determined. The mean concentrations of MAHC, HCHO and PAHs were 535.2 μg/m(3), 157.

Formaldehyde concentration and its influencing factors in residential homes after decoration at Hangzhou, China.

Air pollution surveys of formaldehyde (HCHO) were conducted in 2324 rooms decorated within one year in 2007-2009 in Hangzhou, China. The mean HCHO concentration (CHCHO) was 0.107 +/- 0.

A novel approach for removing 2-naphthol from wastewater using immobilized organo-bentonite.

The major concern limiting the industrial application of organo-bentonite in powder form (P-Bent) for wastewater treatment is that it is difficult to separate it from treated water by settlement. To address this problem, a novel approach for synthesizing immobilized organo-bentonite in globular form (G-Bent) is proposed. The G-Bent is modified using the cationic surfactant cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) and immobilized by polyvinyl alcohol (PVA).

Effect of nutrient conditions on the toxicity of naphthalene to Chlorella pyrenoidosa.

The toxicity of naphthalene to a freshwater microalga, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, and the subsequent recovery of algae from the damage were investigated under two nutrient conditions, either enriched with nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), or starved of N and P. Results showed that C. pyrenoidosa was more sensitive to naphthalene under N,P-enriched condition, and the inhibitory rate generally increased at first and then decreased gradually with the evaporation of naphthalene under both nutrient conditions.

[Effect of surfactant on the evaporation of p-chloronitrobenzene and naphthalene in the turbulent process].

Effect of surfactant on the evaporation of p-chloronitrobenzene and naphthalene in the turbulent process was studied in order to understand the effect of surfactant on the evaporation of complex contaminants in dynamic water system. Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTMAB) and polyethylene glycol sorbitan monolaurate (Tween 20) were used in the experiment. The results showed that the evaporation of p-chloronitrobenzene and naphthalene from surfactant solution in set turbulence intensity followed the first kinetic equation and all the correlation coefficients were above 0.

The toxicity of naphthalene to marine Chlorella vulgaris under different nutrient conditions.

The toxicity of naphthalene to Chlorella vulgaris was studied under nitrogen (N)-, phosphorus (P)-enriched and N,P-starved condition. Results showed that naphthalene was less toxic under N,P-starved condition. The inhibitory rates were less than 15.

[Catalytic activity of TiO2 pillared bentonite for degradation of gaseous toluene: relationship between the effect of humidity and the catalyst structure].

Titania pillared bentonite was prepared by the sol method. The results of N2 adsorption-desorption showed that the specific surface areas of the catalysts calcined at 573, 673 and 773 K were 140.15, 110.

Concentrations and risk assessment of selected monoaromatic hydrocarbons in buses and bus stations of Hangzhou, China.

Air pollution surveys of ten selected monoaromatic hydrocarbons (MAHCs) were conducted in buses and bus stations in Hangzhou, China. The mean concentrations of MAHCs in the air of buses and bus stations were 95.9 and 36.

The effect of agitation on volatilization of naphthalene from solution containing surfactant.

The effects of agitation on naphthalene volatilization from solutions with surfactant concentration exceeding critical micelle concentration were studied. Micellar partition coefficient (K(m)) and liquid-vapor mass transfer coefficient (K(L)) in the presence of three surfactants, i.e.

Sorption of p-nitrophenol onto sediment in the presence of cetylpyridinium chloride and Pb(NO3)2: influence of pH.

pH and the presence of compounds have a great effect on the sorption of organic contaminants. In this study, batch equilibrium experiments were carried out to investigate the influence of pH on the sorption of p-nitrophenol (PNP) onto sediment in the presence of Pb(NO3)2 and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) cationic surfactant. Results indicated that in the multi-solute system with PNP, Pb(NO3)2 and CPC, the sorption of PNP increased with the increasing pH and the amount of sorbed PNP at equilibrium was much higher than in the single-solute system.

[Sorption and mechanism of surfactants on bentonite in combined pollution].

Sorption of cationic surfactant cetyl pyridinium chloride (CPC), anionic surfactant sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (SDBS) and nonionic surfactant Triton X-100 (TX-100) on bentonite was studied. The influences of cation-exchange capacity (CEC), temperature and salinity on the sorption of CPC were also discussed. The results indicate that the sorption of CPC on Na-bentonite is greater than that of TX-100 and SDBS, and SDBS hardly shows any sorption.

Influence of metal ion on sorption of p-nitrophenol onto sediment in the presence of cetylpyridinium chloride.

Heavy metals and surfactants have a significant effect on the sorption of organic contaminants. In this study, batch equilibrium experiments were carried out to investigate the influence of Pb(NO(3))(2) on the sorption of p-nitrophenol (PNP) onto sediments in the presence of cationic surfactant cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC). Results indicated that in the complex system containing PNP, Pb(NO(3))(2) and CPC, the sorption of PNP decreased with increasing concentration of Pb(NO(3))(2) due primarily to competing for adsorption sites.

Effects of mixed surfactants on the volatilization of naphthalene from aqueous solutions.

The effects of mixed anionic-nonionic surfactants, Tween40-SDS (sodium dodecyl sulfate), Tween40-SDBS (sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate), Tween20-SDS and Tween20-SDBS, on the solubility and volatilization of naphthalene from static aqueous solutions were investigated. The experiment results indicated that mixed anionic-nonionic surfactants can solubilize naphthalene synergistically, which was resulted from the reduction in critical micelle concentration (CMC) of the mixed surfactant and the increase in micellar partition coefficient (K(mc)) of naphthalene between micelles and aqueous phase. The synergistic effects of mixed surfactants resulted in further reduction in volatilization of naphthalene than that induced by single surfactant.

[Effects of Pb(NO3)2 and cetylpyridinium chloride on sorption of p-nitrophenol by sediment].

Sorption behavior of p-nitrophenol by sediment in the presence of both cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) and Pb(NO3)2 were investigated. The concurrence of Pb(NO3)2 inhibited the enhancement of sorption induced by CPC. The removal effect of pnitrophenol from sediment by compounding of CPC and Pb(NO3)2 presented antagonistic effect.

[Effect of surfactant on the evaporation of BTEX from static water].

Effect of surfactant on the evaporative loss of benzene, toluene and ethylbenzene from static water was researched and the mechanism of surfactant was studied, so as try to supply theoretical reference for the effect of surfactant on the evaporation of complex pollution in water system. Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (SDBS), cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTMAB) and polyoxyethylene(4) lauryl ether(Brij30) were used in the experiment. The results show when the surfactant concentrations exceeded their critical micelle concentrations (CMCs) and were set above 1 000mg/L, 2 000mg/L and 3 000mg/L respectively, the evaporative loss velocity of ethylbenzene, toluene and benzene began to decrease and their half-lives prolonged consequently.