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Kublay İZ, Koçoğlu ES, Oflu S, Arvas B, Yolaçan Ç, Bakırdere S. Trace nickel determination in seawater matrix using combination of dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction and triethylamine-assisted Mg(OH) 2 method. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:861. [PMID: 37335378 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-11435-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
Abstract
In order to eliminate the effects of seawater matrix on the precise/accurate determination of elements, new and efficient analytical procedure requires. In this study, co-precipitation method based on the triethylamine (TEA)-assisted Mg(OH)2 was performed to eliminate side-effects of seawater medium on the determination with flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS) prior to the preconcentration of nickel by an optimized dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME) method. Under the optimum conditions of the presented method, the limit of detection and quantification (LOD, LOQ) values obtained for nickel were found as 16.1 and 53.8 μg kg-1, respectively. Seawater samples collected from West Antarctic region were used for real sample applications to check the accuracy and applicability of developed method, and satisfying recovery results (86-97%) were obtained. In addition to this, the digital image-based colorimetric detection system and the UV-Vis system were applied to confirm the applicability of the developed DLLME-FAAS method in other analytical systems.
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Affiliation(s)
- İrem Zehra Kublay
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Art and Science, Yıldız Technical University, 34220, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Central Research Laboratory, Yıldız Technical University, 34220, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Art and Science, Yıldız Technical University, 34220, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Art and Science, Yıldız Technical University, 34220, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Art and Science, Yıldız Technical University, 34220, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Art and Science, Yıldız Technical University, 34220, Istanbul, Türkiye.
- Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA), Vedat Dalokay Street, No: 112, Çankaya, 06670, Ankara, Türkiye.
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Santos J, Rodríguez-Romero A, Cifrian E, Maldonado-Alameda A, Chimenos JM, Andrés A. Eco-toxicity assessment of industrial by-product-based alkali-activated binders using the sea urchin embryogenesis bioassay. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 341:118100. [PMID: 37209591 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
New cement-based materials such as alkali-activated binders (AABs) or geopolymers allow the incorporation of waste or industrial by-products in their formulation, resulting an interesting valorization technique. Therefore, it is essential to inquire about the potential environmental and health impacts throughout their life cycle. In the European context, a minimum aquatic toxicity tests battery has been recommended for construction products, but their potential biological effects on marine ecosystems have not been considered. In this study, three industrial by-products, PAVAL® (PV) aluminum oxide, weathered bottom ash (WBA) resulting from incinerator bottom ash and glass cullet recycling waste (CSP), were evaluated as precursors in the AAB formulation from an environmental point of view. To determine the potential effects on marine environment caused by the leaching of contaminants from these materials into seawater, the leaching test EN-12457-2 and an ecotoxicity test using the model organism sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus were conducted. The percentage of abnormal larval development was selected as endpoint of the toxicity test. Based on the results obtained from the toxicity tests, AABs have less damaging impact (EC50 values: 49.2%-51.9%) on the marine environment in general than raw materials. The results highlight the need to stablish a specific battery of toxicity tests for the environmental assessment of construction products on marine ecosystem.
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- J Santos
- GER Green Engineering and Resources Group, Department of Chemistry and Process & Resource Engineering, ETSIIT, University of Cantabria, 39005, Santander, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Marine Research (INMAR), University of Cádiz, Puerto Real, 11510, Cádiz, Spain
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- GER Green Engineering and Resources Group, Department of Chemistry and Process & Resource Engineering, ETSIIT, University of Cantabria, 39005, Santander, Spain
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- DIOPMA Design and Optimization of Processes and Materials, Department of Materials Science and Physical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- DIOPMA Design and Optimization of Processes and Materials, Department of Materials Science and Physical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- GER Green Engineering and Resources Group, Department of Chemistry and Process & Resource Engineering, ETSIIT, University of Cantabria, 39005, Santander, Spain.
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Zong P, Xu M, Yan N, Shao M, Xu X, Yang Y, Chen J, Qiu Z, Wang S. Comprehensive evaluation of cobalt incorporated cryptomelane-type manganese oxide molecular sieve as an efficient adsorbent for enhanced removal of europium from wastewater systems. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 214:113965. [PMID: 35948145 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Extraction of radionuclide contaminants from wastewater systems has recently drawn widespread attention, and then developing a novel and green extracting technology has also become an enormous challenge. Herein, a facile hydrothermal method was employed to fabricate cobalt-incorporated cryptomelane-type manganese oxide molecular sieve (Co-OMS-2) for extraction Eu(III) from wastewater under diverse experimental conditions. All kinds of characterized techniques, such as SEM, TEM, XRD, FTIR, BET, EDS and XPS had verified the qualified synthesis process and splendid structural features of the Co-OMS-2. The maximum adsorption capacity of Co-OMS-2 was 7.62 × 10-4 mol/g for Eu(III) at 298 K, which was superior than primarily traditional materials reported previous literatures. The high adsorption capacity of Eu(III) onto Co-OMS-2 was primarily attributed to high specific surface area and abundant surface functional groups, and the interactions were mainly contributed to strong surface complexation and electrostatic attraction. Under the condition of low pH, the outer-sphere surface complexation and cation exchange were primary mechanisms to Eu(III) adsorption onto Co-OMS-2 composites, while inner-sphere surface complexation was mainly assigned to Eu(III) adsorption onto Co-OMS-2 under the high pH sections. The Co-OMS-2 composite achieved equilibrium in a relatively short time, and this excellent performance was conducive to the treatment of Eu(III) under the extreme emergency conditions. In view of the extraordinary adsorption capacity and recycled reusability, the Co-OMS-2 composites can be as prospective adsorbents adopted for the extraction of Eu(III) in real wastewater management.
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- Pengfei Zong
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Comprehensive Chemical Engineering Education, Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Nanocomposites, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030051, PR China.
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Comprehensive Chemical Engineering Education, Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Nanocomposites, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030051, PR China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Comprehensive Chemical Engineering Education, Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Nanocomposites, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030051, PR China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Comprehensive Chemical Engineering Education, Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Nanocomposites, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030051, PR China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Comprehensive Chemical Engineering Education, Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Nanocomposites, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030051, PR China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Comprehensive Chemical Engineering Education, Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Nanocomposites, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030051, PR China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Comprehensive Chemical Engineering Education, Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Nanocomposites, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030051, PR China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Comprehensive Chemical Engineering Education, Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Nanocomposites, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030051, PR China
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- School of Science, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030051, PR China
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Blewett TA, Leonard EM, Glover CN, McClelland GB, Wood CM, McGeer JC, Santore RC, Smith DS. The effect of marine dissolved organic carbon on nickel accumulation in early life-stages of the sea urchin, Strongylocentrotus purpuratus. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2021; 250:109150. [PMID: 34352398 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2021.109150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) is known to ameliorate the toxicity of the trace metal nickel (Ni) to aquatic animals. In theory, this effect is mediated by the capacity of DOC to bind Ni, rendering it less bioavailable, with the resulting reduction in accumulation limiting toxicological effects. However, there is a lack of experimental data examining Ni accumulation in marine settings with natural sources of DOC. In the current study, radiolabelled Ni was used to examine the time- and concentration-dependence of Ni accumulation, using naturally sourced DOC, on developing larvae of the sea urchin Strongylocentrotus purpuratus. Contrary to prediction, the two tested natural DOC samples (collected from the eastern United States, DOC 2 (Seaview park, Rhode Island (SVP)) and DOC 7 (Aubudon Coastal Center, Connecticut)) which had previously been shown to protect against Ni toxicity, did not limit accumulation. The control (artificial seawater with no added DOC), and the DOC 2 sample could mostly be described as having saturable Ni uptake, whereas Ni uptake in the presence of DOC 7 was mostly linear. These data provide evidence that DOC modifies the bioavailability of Ni, through either indirect effects (e.g. membrane permeability) or by the absorption of DOC-Ni complexes. There was some evidence for regulation of Ni accumulation in later-stage embryos (96-h) where the bioconcentration factor for Ni declined with increasing Ni exposure concentration. These data have implications for predictive modelling approaches that rely on known relationships between Ni speciation, bioavailability and bioreactivity, by suggesting that these relationships may not hold for natural marine DOC samples in the developing sea urchin model system.
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- Tamzin A Blewett
- Department of Chemistry, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada; Department of Biology, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, AB, Canada; Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, AB, Canada; Faculty of Science and Technology and Athabasca River Basin Research Institute, Athabasca University, AB, Canada
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- Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Zoology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Biology, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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Flipkens G, Blust R, Town RM. Deriving Nickel (Ni(II)) and Chromium (Cr(III)) Based Environmentally Safe Olivine Guidelines for Coastal Enhanced Silicate Weathering. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:12362-12371. [PMID: 34464125 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c02974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Enhanced silicate weathering (ESW) by spreading finely ground silicate rock along the coastal zone to remove atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is a proposed climate change mitigation technique. The abundant and fast-dissolving mineral olivine has received the most attention for this application. However, olivine contains nickel (Ni) and chromium (Cr), which may pose a risk to marine biota during a gigaton-scale ESW application. Herein we derive a first guideline for coastal olivine dispersal based on existing marine environmental quality standards (EQS) for Ni and Cr. Results show that benthic biota are at the highest risk when olivine and its associated trace metals are mixed in the surface sediment. Specifically, depending on local sedimentary Ni concentrations, 0.059-1.4 kg of olivine m-2 of seabed could be supplied without posing risks for benthic biota. Accordingly, globally coastal ESW could safely sequester only 0.51-37 Gt of CO2 in the 21st century. On the basis of current EQS, we conclude that adverse environmental impacts from Ni and Cr release could reduce the applicability of olivine in coastal ESW. Our findings call for more in-depth studies on the potential toxicity of olivine toward benthic marine biota, especially in regard to bioavailability and metal mixture toxicity.
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- Gunter Flipkens
- Systemic Physiological and Ecotoxicological Research (SPHERE), Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Systemic Physiological and Ecotoxicological Research (SPHERE), Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Systemic Physiological and Ecotoxicological Research (SPHERE), Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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