The migration of soil dissolved organic carbon(DOC) from terrestrial to aquatic environments has important impacts on the adjacent water quality and the transport of organic and inorganic contaminants.However,few stud...The migration of soil dissolved organic carbon(DOC) from terrestrial to aquatic environments has important impacts on the adjacent water quality and the transport of organic and inorganic contaminants.However,few studies have investigated the sources and properties of DOC in riparian zones.A total of 34 soil samples were collected across four riparian buffer zones(Zones A-D) on Chongming Island,China.The vertical distributions of soil organic carbon(SOC) and DOC,fluorescence excitation-emission matrix(EEM) spectra of DOC and the optical indices,including fluorescence index(FI),index of recent autochthonous contribution(BIX),and humification index(HIX),were measured across the riparian environment to investigate the sources and fluorescence properties of DOC.The results showed that SOC stored in the surface soil(0-30 cm) accounted for 40%of the total soil profile SOC.The DOC accumulated in Zones A-C,which accounted for 5%of the SOC.The fluorescence EEM spectra of DOC showed that DOC contained humic-like and protein-like substances,which were mainly derived from recent plant debris by microbes.A large amount of humic-like substances were sorbed to minerals in the surface soil(0-30 cm).In addition,the riparian topography and soil physico-chemical properties(pH,EC and moisture) dictated the transformation and transport of DOC.The results suggested that EEMs could reveal the source of DOC in riparian soil systems,and that optical indices were complementary tools that revealed the characteristics of soil DOC and provided supplemental evidence about DOC sources.展开更多
The membrane bioreactor(MBR)technology is a rising star for wastewater treatment.The pollutant elimination and membrane fouling performances of MBRs are essentially related to the dissolved organic matter(DOM)in the s...The membrane bioreactor(MBR)technology is a rising star for wastewater treatment.The pollutant elimination and membrane fouling performances of MBRs are essentially related to the dissolved organic matter(DOM)in the system.Three-dimensional excitation-emission matrix(3D-EEM)fluorescence spectroscopy,a powerful tool for the rapid and sensitive characterization of DOM,has been extensively applied in MBR studies;however,only a limited portion of the EEM fingerprinting information was utilized.This paper revisits the principles and methods of fluorescence EEM,and reviews the recent progress in applying EEM to characterize DOM in MBR studies.We systematically introduced the information extracted from EEM by considering the fluorescence peak location/intensity,wavelength regional distribution,and spectral deconvolution(giving fluorescent component loadings/scores),and discussed how to use the information to interpret the chemical compositions,physiochemical properties,biological activities,membrane retention/fouling behaviors,and migration/transformation fates of DOM in MBR systems.In addition to conventional EEM indicators,novel fluorescent parameters are summarized for potential use,including quantum yield,Stokes shift,excited energy state,and fluorescence lifetime.The current limitations of EEM-based DOM characterization are also discussed,with possible measures proposed to improve applications in MBR monitoring.展开更多
Excitation-emission matrix fluorescence spectroscopy (EEM) has been widely used to elucidate the origin and structure of humic substances in natural environments. Due to its high sensitivity, good selectivity and non-...Excitation-emission matrix fluorescence spectroscopy (EEM) has been widely used to elucidate the origin and structure of humic substances in natural environments. Due to its high sensitivity, good selectivity and non-destructive advantage, the EEM was applied to characterizing a commercial Fluka humic acid (FHA). The results showed that the EEMs of FHA has several Ex/Em peaks. Ionic strength (0- 0.05 mol/L KClO 4) exerted little effect on the fluorescence properties of FHA, while the concentrations (5-100 mg/L) of FHA and pH (2-12) had significant effects. A red shift in the longer wavelength peak region was observed when the concentrations or pH values increased. The fluorescence intensity increased with increasing pH, but slightly decreased in the case of pH= 5.0. The protonation constants (lgK’ HL) of peak B were calculated to be 3.57 and 3.13, indicating that peak B was due to carboxyl groups. The r (A/B) values range from 0.61 to 2.59. A strong linear relationship between r (A/B) and pH was also observed. This indicates that the fluorescence peaks A and B posses similar inherent fluorescence characteristics.展开更多
基金supported by the Major Science and Technology Program for Water Pollution Control and Treatment of China(Nos.2011ZX07303-001 and 2014ZX07303-003)the State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture,Institute of Soil Science,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.Y412201426)
文摘The migration of soil dissolved organic carbon(DOC) from terrestrial to aquatic environments has important impacts on the adjacent water quality and the transport of organic and inorganic contaminants.However,few studies have investigated the sources and properties of DOC in riparian zones.A total of 34 soil samples were collected across four riparian buffer zones(Zones A-D) on Chongming Island,China.The vertical distributions of soil organic carbon(SOC) and DOC,fluorescence excitation-emission matrix(EEM) spectra of DOC and the optical indices,including fluorescence index(FI),index of recent autochthonous contribution(BIX),and humification index(HIX),were measured across the riparian environment to investigate the sources and fluorescence properties of DOC.The results showed that SOC stored in the surface soil(0-30 cm) accounted for 40%of the total soil profile SOC.The DOC accumulated in Zones A-C,which accounted for 5%of the SOC.The fluorescence EEM spectra of DOC showed that DOC contained humic-like and protein-like substances,which were mainly derived from recent plant debris by microbes.A large amount of humic-like substances were sorbed to minerals in the surface soil(0-30 cm).In addition,the riparian topography and soil physico-chemical properties(pH,EC and moisture) dictated the transformation and transport of DOC.The results suggested that EEMs could reveal the source of DOC in riparian soil systems,and that optical indices were complementary tools that revealed the characteristics of soil DOC and provided supplemental evidence about DOC sources.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51778599)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.LI82044)+1 种基金the CAS Strategic Priority Research Programmer(A)(No.XDA20050103)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(No.110500EA62)。
文摘The membrane bioreactor(MBR)technology is a rising star for wastewater treatment.The pollutant elimination and membrane fouling performances of MBRs are essentially related to the dissolved organic matter(DOM)in the system.Three-dimensional excitation-emission matrix(3D-EEM)fluorescence spectroscopy,a powerful tool for the rapid and sensitive characterization of DOM,has been extensively applied in MBR studies;however,only a limited portion of the EEM fingerprinting information was utilized.This paper revisits the principles and methods of fluorescence EEM,and reviews the recent progress in applying EEM to characterize DOM in MBR studies.We systematically introduced the information extracted from EEM by considering the fluorescence peak location/intensity,wavelength regional distribution,and spectral deconvolution(giving fluorescent component loadings/scores),and discussed how to use the information to interpret the chemical compositions,physiochemical properties,biological activities,membrane retention/fouling behaviors,and migration/transformation fates of DOM in MBR systems.In addition to conventional EEM indicators,novel fluorescent parameters are summarized for potential use,including quantum yield,Stokes shift,excited energy state,and fluorescence lifetime.The current limitations of EEM-based DOM characterization are also discussed,with possible measures proposed to improve applications in MBR monitoring.
文摘Excitation-emission matrix fluorescence spectroscopy (EEM) has been widely used to elucidate the origin and structure of humic substances in natural environments. Due to its high sensitivity, good selectivity and non-destructive advantage, the EEM was applied to characterizing a commercial Fluka humic acid (FHA). The results showed that the EEMs of FHA has several Ex/Em peaks. Ionic strength (0- 0.05 mol/L KClO 4) exerted little effect on the fluorescence properties of FHA, while the concentrations (5-100 mg/L) of FHA and pH (2-12) had significant effects. A red shift in the longer wavelength peak region was observed when the concentrations or pH values increased. The fluorescence intensity increased with increasing pH, but slightly decreased in the case of pH= 5.0. The protonation constants (lgK’ HL) of peak B were calculated to be 3.57 and 3.13, indicating that peak B was due to carboxyl groups. The r (A/B) values range from 0.61 to 2.59. A strong linear relationship between r (A/B) and pH was also observed. This indicates that the fluorescence peaks A and B posses similar inherent fluorescence characteristics.
