Biosorption of Cu2+, Cd2+, Pb2+, and Zn2+ using dried marine green macroalga Caulerpa lentillifera

The sorption of Cu2+, Cd2+, Pb2+, and Zn2+ by a dried green macroalga Caulerpa lentillifera was investigated. The removal efficiency increased with pH. The analysis with FT-IR indicated that possible functional groups involved in metal sorption by this alga were O-H bending, N-H bending, N-H stretching, C-N stretching, C-O, SO stretching, and S-O stretching. The sorption of all metal ions rapidly reached equilibrium within 20min. The sorption kinetics of these metals were governed by external mass transfer and intraparticle diffusion processes. The sorption isotherm followed the Langmuir isotherm where the maximum sorption capacities was Pb2+>Cu2+>Cd2+>Zn2+.     

pH effects on the removal of Cu2+, Cd2+ and Pb2+ from aqueous solution by waste brewery biomass

An industrial strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae collected from the waste of a brewing industry was used to remove lead, cadmium and copper from aqueous solutions (1?mm). Metal removal efficiency by using either biomass suspension directly diluted into the metal solutions or biomass previously incubated and washed in distilled water was compared. In all experiments with unwashed biomass a shift in the medium pH from 4.5 to a final value in the 7.0–8.0 range occurred. This pH increase was responsible for a metal precipitation effect associated to the metal biosorption. A very different pH profile was observed when washed biomass was used leading to different removal profiles for Cd²⁺ and Pb²⁺ and a similar one for Cu²⁺. In the absence of biomass, medium components and/or the excreted intracellular products proved to interfere in the metal removal and to be responsible for 80% Pb²⁺ precipitation, in the pH 4.5–5.0 range. To initial metal solution pH, leading to the lowest residual ion concentrations, after 96?h of contact with unwashed biomass and in the absence of pH adjustment, was 4.5–5.0. Continuous or stepwise adjustment of medium pH to this range during the process was unfavourable for metal removal, being the continuous adjustment the worst procedure. In this case, Cd²⁺ was not biosorbed and Cu²⁺ removal decreased from 76 to 33%. However, Pb²⁺ was always extensively removed (89%) and only slightly affected by pH control. The global results suggest different removal mechanisms for each cation. Cu²⁺ was removed by both metal sorption and precipitation, due to the pH shift that occurred during the process, while Cd²⁺ removal showed to be completely dependent of this pH shift. Pb²⁺ was totally and quickly removed, by precipitation, in the presence of the biomass suspension and at pH 4.5. Moreover, the biosorbent changes occurring during the process played an important role in the metal removal when non-viable microbial biomass is used.     

Removal of Cd2+, Pb2+, and Zn2+ from contaminated water using dolomite powder

Dolomite collected from Surat Thani Province in Thailand was investigated for use as a sorbent for the removal of divalent heavy metal cations from an aqueous solution. The sorbent had a surface area of 2.46 m²/g and a pH of zero point charge (pHzpc) of 9.2. Batch sorption was used to examine the effect of the pH (pH 3–7) on the sorption capacity of Cd²⁺, Pb²⁺ and Zn²⁺, alone or together as an equimolar mixture at various concentrations. Alone, each heavy metal cation was adsorbed faster at a higher pH, where the sorption of Cd²⁺ and Pb²⁺ fitted a Langmuir isotherm, but Zn²⁺ sorption best fitted a Freundlich isotherm. Under equimolar competitive sorption, the sorption capacity of each cation was decreased by 75.8% (0.29–0.07 mM/g), 82.8% (0.53–0.09 mM/g), and 95.7% (0.84–0.04 mM/g) for Cd²⁺, Pb²⁺ and Zn²⁺, respectively, compared to that with the respective single cation. Desorption of these heavy metal cations from dolomite was low, with an average desorption level of 0.06–17.4%. Furthermore, since dolomite is readily available and rather cheap, it is potentially suitable for use as an efficient sorbent to sorb Cd²⁺ and Pb²⁺, and perhaps Zn²⁺, from contaminated water.     

A general model for biosorption of Cd2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ by aerobic granules

Aerobic granules are microbial aggregates with a strong and compact structure. This study looked into the feasibility of aerobic granules as a novel type of biosorbent for the removal of individual Cd(2+), Cu(2+) and Zn(2+) from aqueous solution. Based on the thermodynamics of biosorption reaction, a general model was developed to describe the equilibrium biosorption of individual Cd(2+), Cu(2+) and Zn(2+) by aerobic granules. This model provides good insights into the thermodynamic mechanisms of biosorption of heavy metals. The model prediction was in good agreement with the experimental data obtained. It was further demonstrated that the Langmuir, Freundlich and Sips or Hill equations were particular cases of the proposed model. The biosorption capacity of individual Cd(2+), Cu(2+) and Zn(2+) on aerobic granules was 172.7, 59.6 and 164.5 mgg(-1), respectively. These values may imply that aerobic granules are effective biosorbent for the removal of Cd(2+), Cu(2+) and Zn(2+) from industrial wastewater.     

Biosorption of Heavy Metals (Cd2+, Cu2+, Co2+, and Mn2+) by Thermophilic Bacteria,Geobacillus thermantarcticus and Anoxybacillus amylolyticus: Equilibrium and Kinetic Studies

ABSTRACT

Two strains of thermophilic bacteria, Geobacillus thermantarcticus and Anoxybacillus amylolyticus, were employed to investigate the biosorption of heavy metals including Cd²⁺, Cu²⁺, Co²⁺, and Mn²⁺ ions. The effects of different biosorption parameters such as pH (2.0–10.0), initial metal concentrations (10.0–300.0 mg L^?1), amount of biomass (0.25–10 g L^?1), temperature (30–80°C), and contact time (15–120 min) were investigated. Concentrations of metal ions were determined by using an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Optimum pHs for Cd²⁺, Cu²⁺, Co²⁺, and Mn²⁺ biosorption by Geobacillus thermantarcticus were found to be 4.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0, respectively. For Anoxybacillus amylolyticus, the optimum pHs for Cd²⁺, Cu²⁺, Co²⁺, and Mn²⁺ biosorption were found to be 5.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0, respectively. The Cd²⁺, Cu²⁺, Co²⁺, and Mn²⁺ removals at 50 mg L^?1 in 60 min by 50 mg dried cells of Geobacillus thermantarcticus were 85.4%, 46.3%, 43.6%, and 65.1%, respectively, whereas 74.1%, 39.8%, 35.1%, and 36.6%, respectively, for Anoxybacillus amylolyticus. The optimum temperatures for heavy metal biosorption were near the optimum growth temperatures for both strains. Scatchard plot analysis was employed to obtain more compact information about the interaction between metal ions and biosorbents. The plot results were further studied to determine if they fit Langmuir and Freundlich models.     

Kinetic studies on the adsorption of Cd2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ ions from aqueous solutions by cassava (Manihot sculenta Cranz) tuber bark waste

The kinetics of Cd2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ adsorption onto pure and thioglycolic acid treated cassava tuber bark wastes (CTBW) were investigated using a batch sorption technique at 30 degrees C. Kinetic data suggested that the adsorption process was exothermic, the rate limiting sorption step was physisorption and adsorption rates could be best described by a pseudo-second order model. Rate coefficients were determined to range between 1.39x10(-2)min(-1) and 5.94x10(-2)min(-1), 1.46x10(-3)min(-1) and 5.76x10(-3)min(-1) and 0.69x10(-3)min(-1) and 5.8x10(-3)min(-1) for Cd2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+, respectively. The results from these studies indicated that the sorption process is fast and stable. The adsorption equilibria were evaluated using the Langmuir equation and the monolayer sorption capacity was found to range between 5.88-26.3mg/g, 33.3-90.9 mg/g and 22.2-83.3mg/g for Cd2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+, respectively. Negative values of DeltaG(ads)(0) indicated that the adsorption process was spontaneous and exothermic in nature.     

Potential capacity of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae in the biosorption of Cd2+ and Pb2+

In this study Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae were used as inexpensive and efficient biosorbents for Pb(II) and Cd(II) from aqueous metal solutions. The effects of various physicochemical factors on Pb(II) and Cd(II) biosorption by B. bassiana and M. anisopliae were studied. The optimum pH for Cd(II) and Pb(II) biosorption by two fungal species was achieved at pH 6.0 for Pb(II) and 5.0 Cd(II) at a constant time of 30 min. The nature of fungal biomass and metal ion interactions was evaluated by Fourier transform infrared. The maximum adsorption capacities (q(max)) calculated from Langmuir isotherms for Pb(II), and Cd(II) uptake by B. bassiana were 83.33±0.85, and 46.27±0.12 mg/g, respectively. However, the q(max) obtained for Pb(II) uptake by M. anisopliae was 66.66±0.28 mg/g, and 44.22±0.13 mg/g for Cd(II). B. bassiana showed higher adsorption capacity compared to M. anisopliae. The data obtained imply the potential role of B. bassiana and M. anisopliae for heavy metal removal from aqueous solutions.     

Adsorption of Hg2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ ions from aqueous solution using formaldehyde cross-linked modified chitosan-thioglyceraldehyde Schiff's base

A chitosan-thioglyceraldehyde Schiff's base cross-linked magnetic resin (CSTG) was prepared and characterized using various instrumental methods. Then, the prepared resin was used for comparative studies on the removal of toxic metal ions like: Hg(2+), Cu(2+) and Zn(2+) from aqueous solutions. The effects of the initial pH value of the solution, contact time, the initial metal ion concentration and temperature on the adsorption capacity of the composite were investigated. The kinetics data were analyzed by pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order equations. The adsorption kinetics was well described by the pseudo-second order equation, and the adsorption isotherms were better fitted by the Langmuir equation. The maximum theoretical adsorption capacities of the CSTG resin for Hg(2+), Cu(2+) and Zn(2+) were found to be 98±2, 76±1 and 52±1 mg g(-1), respectively. The negative values of Gibbs free energy of adsorption (ΔG(ads°) indicated the spontaneity of the adsorption of all metal ions on the novel resin.     

Thermodynamics and fluorescence studies of the interactions of cyclooctapeptides with Hg2+, Pb2+, and Cd2+

The purpose of this work is to characterize the interactions of cyclooctapeptides (CP) containing glutamyl and/or cysteinyl residues with common heavy-metal ions in order to facilitate the design of cyclopeptides as sensors for metal ions. Isothermal titration calorimetry studies show that cyclooctapeptides containing glutamyl and/or cysteinyl residues bind these Hg(2+) and Pb(2+) over Cd(2+) and other common metal ions. Differential binding isotherms, in their interactions with Hg(2+), support a two-binding site model, whereas pertinent interactions with Pb(2+) support a 2:1 stoichiometry, suggesting a CP/Pb(2+)/CP mode of complexation. The cyclooctapeptide containing both glutamyl and cysteinyl residues shows a significant binding affinity for Hg(2+) (K(a)=7.6x10(7)M(-1)), which is both enthalpically and entropically driven. The fluorescence of these cyclooctapeptides showed pronounced fluorescence quenching responses to Hg(2+) over Pd(2+) and Cd(2+). Stern-Volmer analyses of the dependence of fluorescence intensity on Hg(2+) and Pb(2+) are reported. The observed trends are useful for the design of Hg(2+) sensors based on fluorophore-tagged cyclooctapeptides.     

Disturbances on delta aminolevulinate dehydratase (ALA-D) enzyme activity by Pb2+, Cd2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, Zn2+, Na+, K+ and Li+: analysis based on coordination geometry and acid-base Lewis capacity

ALA-D (EC 4.2.1.24) is the first cytosolic enzyme in the haem metabolic pathway. Some metals compete with its major cofactor Zn(2+), modifying both enzyme structure and function. Our purpose was to contribute to the understanding of the biochemical role of metals such as Pb(2+), Cd(2+), Cu(2+), Mg(2+), Zn(2+), Na(+), K(+) and Li(+) on ALA-D, using chicken embryos as experimental model. Mg(2+) and Zn(2+) showed enzyme activation in yolk sac membrane (YSM) (113% at 10(-5) M Mg(2+) and from 10(-4) M Zn(2+)), and slight inactivation in liver. Cd(2+) and Cu(2+) caused a non allosteric inhibition in both tissues (100% from 10(-4) M). Surprisingly Pb(2+) was not such a strong inhibitor. Interference of cations during the Schiff base formation in enzymatic catalysis process is explained considering their Lewis acid-base capacity, coordination geometry and electron configuration of valence. Interactions among monovalent cations and biochemical substances are governed chiefly by its electrostatic potential. 0.1 M K(+) and 0.4 M Na(+) produced 30% of enzymatic inhibition by the interference on interactions among the functional subunits. Li(+) activated the YSM enzyme (130% at 10(-5) M) due to a more specific interaction. This study may contribute to elucidate for the first time the possible structural differences between the YSM and liver enzymes from chicken embryo.     

Characterization of Aqueous Pb(II) and Cd(II) Biosorption on Native and Chemically Modified Alstonia macrophylla Saw Dust

This study was conducted in order to understand the mechanism of Cd and Pb adsorption in aqueous solutions by raw and modified saw dust (SD) of Alstonia macrophylla. The biosorbent was characterized by Boehm titration, specific surface area, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray energy dispersion (EDAX), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analyses. SD was treated using organic acids and bases. Batch studies were conducted for raw and modified SD to determine the effect of initial concentration, pH, ionic strength, and contact time on metal adsorption. The specific surface area and total basic and acidic groups of SD were 77 m²/g and 1521 and 2312 μmol/g, respectively. The adsorption of both metals onto SD was pH dependent. No ionic strength dependency was observed in adsorption of Cd and Pb at pH >6, indicating inner sphere surface complexation. Monolayer adsorption is dominant in both metal sorptions by SD. Furthermore, there is no competition between metals on adsorption and raw SD was found to be suitable for removal of Cd and Pb as compared to organic acid– or base-treated SD. Maximum adsorption capacity of SD for Cd and Pb were 30.6 and 204.2 mg/g, respectively. Results indicate that the A. macrophylla SD can be considered as a potential material for metal ion removal from wastewater.     

Cu2+, Co2+, and Mn2+ modify the gating kinetics of high-voltage-activated Ca2+ channels in rat palaeocortical neurons

The effects of three divalent metal cations (Mn2+, Co2+, and Cu2+) on high-voltage-activated (HVA) Ca2+ currents were studied in acutely dissociated pyramidal neurons of rat piriform cortex using the patch-clamp technique. Cu2+, Mn2+, and Co2+ blocked HVA currents conducted by Ba2+ ( IBa) with IC50 of approximately 920 nM, approximately 58 micro M, and approximately 65 micro M, respectively. Additionally, after application of non-saturating concentrations of the three cations, residual currents activated with substantially slower kinetics than control IBa. As a consequence, the current fraction abolished by the blocking cations typically displayed, in its early phase, an unusually fast-decaying transient. The latter phenomenon turned out to be a subtraction artifact, since none of the pharmacological components (L-, N-, P/Q-, and R-type) that constitute the total HVA currents under study showed a similarly fast early decay: hence, the slow activation kinetics of residual currents was not due to the preferential inhibition of a fast-activating/inactivating component, but rather to a true slowing effect of the blocker cations. The percent IBa-amplitude inhibition caused by Mn2+, Co2+, and Cu2+ was voltage-independent over the whole potential range explored (up to +30 mV), hence the slowing of IBa activation kinetics was not due to a mechanism of voltage- and time-dependent relief from block. Moreover, Mn2+, Co2+, and Cu2+ significantly reduced I(Ba) deactivation speed upon repolarization, which also is not compatible with a depolarization-dependent unblocking mechanism. The above results show that 1) Cu2+ is a particularly potent HVA Ca2+-channel blocker in rat palaeocortical neurons; and 2) Mn2+, Co2+, and Cu2+, besides exerting a blocking action on HVA Ca2+-channels, also modify Ca2+-current activation and deactivation kinetics, most probably by directly interfering with channel-state transitions.     

Properties of complexes of galactomannan of Leucaena leucocephala and Al3+, Cu2+ and Pb2+

The use of biopolymers in many industrial processes is on the increase. The different interactions of biopolymers and electrolytes either in aqueous solutions or in solid state provide different physico-chemical properties and a simple correlation cannot be established. In this study, in order to determine the properties of the complexes of galactomannan of Leucaena leucocephala (gal) with the metal ions Al3+ and Pb2+, toxic elements and Cu2+, essential, the logs of the binding constants of the complexes formed in the aqueous solutions were calculated. Their rheological properties, their thermal behavior, the infrared characteristics and shape and form of the films formed by those complexes in solid state were also determined. The aqueous solutions properties have shown a better complexation between gal and Al3+. The species distribution diagrams have shown an existence of complex species going from acidic to basic pH values. Infrared spectra have proved the complexations as well as the viscosity studies. Thermal stabilities in general were smaller in the complexed species than in the native biopolymers and the films obtained from aqueous solutions showed for Cu2+ the most different morphology compared to the biopolymer itself. A use can be suggested of this biopolymer in environmental remediations besides its already established industrial uses.     

Resistance and bioaccumulation of Cd2+, Cu2+, Co2+ and Mn2+ by thermophilic bacteria, Geobacillus thermantarcticus and Anoxybacillus amylolyticus

In this study, bioaccumulation and heavy metal resistance of Cd²⁺, Cu²⁺, Co²⁺ and Mn²⁺ ions by thermophilic Geobacillus thermantarcticus and Anoxybacillus amylolyticus was investigated. The bacteria, in an order with respect to metal resistance from the most resistant to the most sensitive, was found to be Mn²⁺ > Co²⁺ > Cu²⁺ > Cd²⁺ for both G. thermantarcticus and A. amylolyticus. It was determined that the highest metal bioaccumulation was performed by A. amylolyticus in Mn²⁺ (28,566 μg/g dry weight), and the lowest metal bioaccumulation was performed by A. amylolyticus in Co²⁺ (327.3 μg/g dry weight). The highest Cd²⁺ capacities of dried cell membrane was found to be 36.07 and 39.55 mg/g membrane for G. thermantarticus and A. amylolyticus, respectively, and the highest Cd²⁺ capacities of wet cell membrane was found to be 14.36 and 12.39 mg/g membrane for G. thermantarcticus and A. amylolyticus, respectively.     

重金属Cd2+、Pb2+ 和Zn2+ 对泥鳅 DNA损伤的研究

采用单细胞凝胶电泳技术(SCGE),研究重金属Cd2 、Pb2 、Zn2 在不同暴露时间(1—35d)、单一重金属离子不同暴露浓度(0.05mg/L、0.5mg/L、5.0mg/L)或混合重金属离子(Cd2 Pb2 、Cd2 Zn2 、Pb2 Zn2 、Cd2 Pb2 Zn2 )相同浓度(0.5mg/L)条件下对泥鳅肝胰脏细胞核DNA的损伤作用。以带彗尾核DNA百分率和彗尾长度(TL)与核直径(D)比值为指标,探讨DNA损伤级别与处理浓度间的相关性。结果显示,随着处理时间的延长,带彗尾核DNA百分率和TL/D值均呈上升趋势,5.0mg/L Zn2 组28d时带彗尾核DNA百分率最高(84.85%),35d的TL/D值亦为所有组中最高(2.50);对DNA损伤作用,初期以1级损伤为主,7d后以3级损伤为主,且损伤率超过80%;Cd2 、Pb2 和Zn2 之间的联合毒性表现复杂,但总体表现为Cd2 存在时能增强Pb2 或Zn2 对DNA的损伤作用。总之,重金属Cd2 、Pb2 和Zn2 对泥鳅肝胰脏细胞核DNA损伤具有明显的浓度和时间效应,利用SCGE技术可对水环境污染导致的生物基因毒性作用进行监测。     

Response of catalase activity to Ag+, Cd2+, Cr6+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ in five tissues of freshwater fish Oreochromis niloticus

Catalase (CAT, EC 1.11.1.6) is an important enzyme in antioxidant defense system protecting animals from oxidative stress. Freshwater fish Oreochromis niloticus were exposed for 96 h to different concentrations of Ag(+), Cd(2+), Cr(6+), Cu(2+) and Zn(2+), known to cause oxidative stress, and subsequently CAT activities in liver, kidney, gill, intestine and brain were measured. In vivo, CAT was stimulated by all metals except Ag(+) in the liver and the highest increase in CAT activity (183%) resulted from 1.0 mg Cd(2+)/L exposure, whereas 0.5 mg Ag(+)/L exposure resulted in a sharp decrease (44%). In tilapia kidney, cadmium and zinc had no significant effects on CAT activity, whereas 0.1 mg Cr(6+)/L exposure caused a decrease (44%). Cadmium and zinc did not significantly affect the CAT activity in gill; however, 0.5 mg Ag(+)/L exposure caused an increase (66%) and 1.5 mg Cr(6+)/L exposure caused a decrease (97%) in CAT activity. All metals, except Cu(2+)(41% increase), caused significant decreases in CAT activity in the intestine. In brain, 1.0 mg Zn(2+)/L resulted in an increase in CAT activity (126%), while 1.5 mg Ag(+)/L exposure caused a 54% decrease. In vitro, all metals -- except Ag(+) and Cu(2+) in kidney -- significantly inhibited the CAT activity in all tissues. Results emphasized that CAT may be considered as a sensitive bioindicator of the antioxidant defense system.     

Effects of heavy metals Cd2+, Pb2+ and Zn2+ on DNA damage of loach Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

The effects of heavy metals Cd2+, Pb2+ and Zn2+ at 0.05, 0.5 and 5.0 mg/L level and their interactions at 0.5 mg/L level on DNA damage in hepatopancreas of loach Misgurnus anguillicaudatus for 1-35 days exposure were examined by single cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE). For each test group, 20 loaches with similar body size (5.17-7.99g; 11.79-13.21 cm) were selected and kept in aquaria with dechlori-nated water at (22±1)℃ and fed a commercial diet every 48 h. According to the percentage of damaged DNA with tail and its TL/D (tail length to diameter of nucleus) value, the relationship between DNA damage degree and heavy metal dose and exposure time was determined. Results showed that the percentage of damaged DNA and the TL/D value were increased with the prolonged exposure time. The highest percentage (84.85%) of damaged DNA was shown in 5.0 mg/L Zn2+ group after 28 days exposure and the biggest TL/D value (2.50) in all treated groups after 35 days exposure. During the first treated week, the damnification of DNA was mainly recognized as the first level, after that time, the third damaged level was mostly observed and the percentage of damaged DNA was beyond 80%. The joint toxic effects among Cd2+, Pb2+ or Zn2+ revealed much complexity, but it generally displayed that the presence of Cd2+ could enhance the genotoxicity of Pb2+ or Zn2+. In conclusion, the results suggested that there was a significant time-and dose-depended relationship between the heavy metal and DNA damage in hepatopancreas of loach, and SCGE could represent a useful means to evaluate the genotoxicity of environmental contamination on aquatic organisms.     

Novel type of ion channel activated by Pb2+, Cd2+, and Al3+ in cultured mouse neuroblastoma cells

Summary Superfusion with Pb²⁺ induces a slow, noninactivating and reversible inward current in voltage-clamped N1E-115 neuroblastoma cells. The amplitude of this inward current increases in the range of 1–200 m Pb²⁺. Single-channel patch-clamp experiments have revealed that this inward current is mediated by discrete ion channels. Reversal potentials from linearI–V relationships are close to 0 mV for whole-cell and single-channel currents and the single-channel conductance amounts to 24 pS. The Pb²⁺-induced membrane current is not mediated by various known types of ion channels, since it is not blocked by external tetrodotoxin, tetraethylammonium,d-tubocurarine, atropine, ICS 205-930 and by internal EGTA. In Na⁺-free solutions superfusion with Pb²⁺ neither evokes a whole-cell inward current, nor single-channel openings. At –80 mV the open-time distribution of the single channels activated by 1m Pb²⁺ is dual exponential with time constants of 17 and 194 msec. When the Pb²⁺ concentration is increased from 1 to 20 m these time constants decrease to 2 and 13 msec, but the amplitude of single-channel currents remains –1.9 nA. Cd²⁺ and Al³⁺ induce inward currents and single-channel openings similar to Pb²⁺. Time constants fitted to the open-time distribution of single channels are 14 and 135 msec in the presence of 1 m Cd²⁺ and 15 and 99 msec in the presence of 50 m Al³⁺. Conversely, Cu²⁺ induces an irreversible inward current in neuroblastoma cells. Single-channel openings are undetected in the presence of Cu²⁺ and in Na⁺-free solutions Cu²⁺ is still able to induce an inward current. It is concluded that Pb²⁺, Cd²⁺ and possibly Al³⁺ activate a novel type of metal ionactivated (MIA) channel in N1E-115 cells.     

Cu2+、Zn2+、Cd2+对黑水虻幼虫生长的影响及在虫体和虫粪的积累

为研究不同金属离子对黑水虻幼虫生长的影响及在虫体和虫粪中的积累分布规律,通过在黑水虻幼虫饲料中加入不同浓度的Cu~(2+)、Zn~(2+)、Cd~(2+),分析观测了幼虫增重、虫体和虫粪中金属含量等情况。结果表明,适量的Cu~(2+)、Zn~(2+)、Cd~(2+)可以促进黑水虻幼虫的生长,Zn~(2+)浓度在400 mg/kg时黑水虻幼虫的体重最高。Cu~(2+)、Zn~(2+)、Cd~(2+)在黑水虻幼虫体内和虫粪中的残留随着饲料中Cu~(2+)、Zn~(2+)、Cd~(2+)浓度的升高而增加。Cu~(2+)、Zn~(2+)在虫体中的残留比例都小于50%,大部分残留在虫粪中,Cd~(2+)在10、20、40 mg/kg处理中虫体的残留比例大于50%,最高达到了91.3%,而在80、160 mg/kg处理中虫体残留量比例小于50%。各重金属在虫粪中的残留主要以残渣态存在,且各形态的含量顺序在高浓度处理中都为残渣态酸溶态水溶态碱溶态。说明饲料中适量金属离子的添加有利于黑水虻幼虫生长,但过量的添加会抑制黑水虻幼虫生长,并造成金属离子的积累。     

Experimental and theoretical approaches for Cd(II) biosorption from aqueous solution using Oryza sativa biomass

Biomass of Oryza sativa (OS) was tested for the removal of Cd(II) ions from synthetic and real wastewater samples. Batch experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of operating parameters on Cd(II) biosorption. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy were used to examine the surface characteristics of the Cd(II)-loaded biomass. The maximum removal efficiency of Cd(II) was 89.4% at optimum pH 6.0, biosorbent dose 10.0 g L^?1, initial Cd(II) 50 mg L^?1, and biosorbent particle size 0.5 mm. The applicability of Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms to the sorbent system implied the existence of both monolayer and heterogeneous surface conditions. Kinetic studies revealed that the adsorption process of Cd(II) followed the pseudo-second-order model (r2: 0.99). On the theoretical side, an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) was applied to select the operating parameter that mostly influences the Cd(II) biosorption process. Results from ANFIS indicated that pH was the most influential parameter affecting Cd(II) removal efficiency, indicating that the biomass of OS was strongly pH sensitive. Finally, the biomass was confirmed to adsorb Cd(II) from real wastewater samples with removal efficiency close to 100%. However, feasibility studies of such systems on a large-scale application remain to be investigated.