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Thesis (M.Sc.)--York University, 2004. Graduate Programme in Geography. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 98-103). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL:http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url%5Fver=Z39.88-2004&res%5Fdat=xri:pqdiss&rft%5Fval%5Ffmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft%5Fdat=xri:pqdiss:MQ99353

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Thesis (M.S.)--University of California, Santa Cruz, 1988. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references.

<p>The aim of the study was to quantify the extent of inorganic chemical pollution of the Franschhoek River and draw relationships between contaminants in water, sediment and plants. The invasive Acacia mearnsii and Salix babylonica and indigenous Brabejum stellatifolium species were chosen as biomonitors due to their wide spread distribution along the river and their apparent ability to accumulate heavy metals. The sites chosen allowed for comparison of the river quality upstream with that of the river further down stream as it meandered through residential, agricultural and recreational areas, until it joined with the Berg River further downstream. The general aim of the study was to assess the degree of inorganic pollution in the Franschhoek River to evaluate its contribution to pollution of the Berg River, of which it is an important tributary. Also understanding the sources of the pollution would contribute to the ability to reduce pollution.</p>

<p>The aim of the study was to quantify the extent of inorganic chemical pollution of the Franschhoek River and draw relationships between contaminants in water, sediment and plants. The invasive Acacia mearnsii and Salix babylonica and indigenous Brabejum stellatifolium species were chosen as biomonitors due to their wide spread distribution along the river and their apparent ability to accumulate heavy metals. The sites chosen allowed for comparison of the river quality upstream with that of the river further down stream as it meandered through residential, agricultural and recreational areas, until it joined with the Berg River further downstream. The general aim of the study was to assess the degree of inorganic pollution in the Franschhoek River to evaluate its contribution to pollution of the Berg River, of which it is an important tributary. Also understanding the sources of the pollution would contribute to the ability to reduce pollution.</p>

FundaÃÃo Cearense de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Cientifico e TecnolÃgico / Bodies of water contamination problems have stimulated many researchers around the world in the search for alternatives to solve or minimize the effects caused by discharges of toxic materials to the environment. What is desired, preferably, is that such solutions are economically viable and efficient. Toxic metals on the list of the main contaminants of water bodies. Because these are very dangerous chemicals, this class of materials has led many research groups seeking to achieve avoid contamination of water bodies by this type of material. The wastewater generated by electroplating industries have a high concentration of metal ions, so it should be treated before discharge to receiving waters. The processes using adsorption emerge as one of the research lines most valued by many researchers in order to contribute to this issue. Electrochemical processes have also been tested in the remediation of wastewater contaminated with various pollutants, including toxic metals. Natural clays play an important role in this type of study. Several studies have shown very promising results with the use of such material in the removal of toxic metals. This paper aims to conduct a comparative study of removal efficiency of Cu (II), Ni (II), Cd (II) and Pb (II) from six natural clays Brazilian soil. The clays were used: sodium Clay (AS), green clay (AV), clay chocolate calcium (ACCA), ferric clay (AF), attapulgite (AT) and kaolin (CAU). Balance studies were performed through adsorption isotherms in batch systems. For the balance of studies used monoelementares systems and multielement containing the four metal ions. We have also performed the kinetic study to evaluate the lower equilibrium times. Finally experiments were conducted with hybrid systems which use electrocoagulation-adsorption and coagulation with the purpose of working in a continuous system. The results show that all clays have good adsorption capacity for the four ions. The adsorption equilibrium results were compared with the Langmuir, Freundlich and Temkin. The maximum adsorption capacity obtained from monoelementares solutions were: 50.76 mg.g-1 [AS / Pb (II)], 50.76 mg.g-1 [AV / Cu (II)], 57.14 mg.g-1 [ACCA / Cu (II)], 34.72 mg.g-1 [AF / Cu (II)], 169.4 mg.g-1 [AT / Pb (II)] and 10 29 mg.g-1 [CAU / Cu (II)]. The kinetic model best suited to the experimental data was the pseudo second order. The Webber-Morri diffusion models and Boyd show that adsorption processes occur in more than one step and that in the early days predominates intrafilme diffusion process. The electrocoagulation-clotting experiments associated with adsorption with clays are promising because it promoted an increase in the removal capacity and facilitate the separation of the clay from the aqueous phase. The ion removal capacities of Cu (II) from industrial wastewater using the hybrid system were: 54% [AL / AS] to 45% [Al / ACCA] to 57% [Al / HF] 33% to [AL / AT], 48% / Problemas de contaminaÃÃo dos corpos hÃdricos tÃm estimulado muitos pesquisadores em todo mundo na busca de alternativas que resolvam ou minimizem os efeitos causados pelos descartes de materiais tÃxicos ao meio ambiente. O que se deseja, preferencialmente, à que tais soluÃÃes sejam economicamente viÃveis e eficientes. Os metais tÃxicos fazem parte da lista dos principais contaminantes dos corpos hÃdricos. Por se tratarem de substÃncias quÃmicas bastante perigosas, esta classe de material tem levado muitos grupos de pesquisa na busca de conseguir evitar a contaminaÃÃo dos corpos hÃdricos por este tipo de material. Os efluentes gerados pelas indÃstrias de galvanoplastia possuem uma elevada concentraÃÃo de Ãons metÃlicos, por isso devem ser tratados antes do descarte aos corpos receptores. Os processos que usam adsorÃÃo despontam como uma das linhas de pesquisas mais avaliadas por inÃmeros pesquisadores no intuito de contribuir com esta problemÃtica. Os processos eletroquÃmicos tambÃm tÃm sido testados na remediaÃÃo de efluentes contaminado por diversos poluentes, inclusive metais tÃxicos. As argilas naturais desempenham um papel importante neste tipo de estudo. Diversos trabalhos vÃm apresentando resultados bastante promissores com o uso deste tipo de material na remoÃÃo de metais tÃxicos. Este trabalho se propÃe a realizar um estudo comparativo de eficiÃncia de remoÃÃo dos Ãons Cu(II), Ni(II), Cd(II) e Pb(II) a partir de seis argilas naturais de solo brasileiro. As argilas utilizadas foram: Argila sÃdica (AS), argila verde (AV), argila chocolate cÃlcica (ACCA), argila fÃrrica (AF), atapulgita (AT) e caulim (CAU). Foram realizados estudos de equilÃbrio atravÃs de isotermas de adsorÃÃo em sistemas de batelada. Para os estudos de equilÃbrio utilizaram-se sistemas monoelementares e multielementares contendo os quatro Ãons metÃlicos. Realizou-se tambÃm o estudo cinÃtico para avaliarmos os menores tempos de equilÃbrio. Por fim foram realizados experimentos com sistemas hÃbridos que utilizam adsorÃÃo e eletroflotaÃÃo-coagulaÃÃo, com a finalidade de trabalharmos em sistemas contÃnuos. Os resultados obtidos mostram que todas as argilas apresentam boa capacidade de adsorÃÃo para os quatro Ãons. Os resultados de equilÃbrio de adsorÃÃo foram confrontados com os modelos de Langmuir, Freundlich e Temkin. As capacidades mÃximas de adsorÃÃo obtidas a partir de soluÃÃes monoelementares foram: 50,76 mg.g-1 [AS/Pb(II)], 50,76 mg.g-1 [AV/Cu(II)], 57,14 mg.g-1 [ACCA/ Cu(II)], 34,72 mg.g-1 [AF/ Cu(II)], 169,4 mg.g-1 [AT/Pb(II)] e 10,29 mg.g-1 [CAU/Cu(II)]. O modelo cinÃtico que melhor se adequou aos dados experimentais foi o de pseudo segunda ordem. Os modelos de difusÃo de Webber-Morri e Boyd demonstram que os processos de adsorÃÃo ocorrem em mais de uma etapa e que nos primeiros tempos predomina o processo de difusÃo intrafilme. Os experimentos de eletroflotaÃÃo-coagulaÃÃo associados à adsorÃÃo com argilas mostraram-se promissores porque promoveram um incremento nas capacidades de remoÃÃo e facilitam a separaÃÃo dos argilominerais da fase aquosa. As capacidades de remoÃÃo do Ãon Cu(II) a partir do efluente industrial usando o sistema hÃbrido foram: 54% para [AL/AS], 45% para [AL/ACCA], 57% para [AL/AF] 33% para [AL/AT], 48% para [FE/AS], 47% para [FE/ACCA], 54% para [FE/AF] e 40% para [FE/AT].

<p>Cape Town includes two vegetable farming areas within the city limits, the Joostenbergvlakte/Kraaifontein area and the Philippi area. Both areas supply produce to local markets and further afield. Sporadically, high levels of cadmium, copper, lead and zinc have been found to occur in some of the soils, irrigation water resources and crops. To find the sources of specifically Cd, Pb and Zn to these agricultural systems, extensive analysis of several heavy metals in inputs such as fertilizers, agrochemicals and supplementary water resources to these farming areas was undertaken. Heavy metal concentrations in soils, irrigation water resources and crops were also determined. Two mitigation techniques that could be used to remediate Cd, Pb and Zn contamination were investigated. The first mitigation method included immobilization of heavy metals as phosphate complexes by using a triple super phosphate fertilizer, while the second method involved mobilisation and thus leaching of heavy metals away from plant roots using EDTA. These mitigation methods were tested in a pot experiment using cabbage as the experimental crop and soil from these areas as growth medium. A survey of common farming practices in these two areas and farmers willingness to use remediation methods was conducted.</p>

<p>Cape Town includes two vegetable farming areas within the city limits, the Joostenbergvlakte/Kraaifontein area and the Philippi area. Both areas supply produce to local markets and further afield. Sporadically, high levels of cadmium, copper, lead and zinc have been found to occur in some of the soils, irrigation water resources and crops. To find the sources of specifically Cd, Pb and Zn to these agricultural systems, extensive analysis of several heavy metals in inputs such as fertilizers, agrochemicals and supplementary water resources to these farming areas was undertaken. Heavy metal concentrations in soils, irrigation water resources and crops were also determined. Two mitigation techniques that could be used to remediate Cd, Pb and Zn contamination were investigated. The first mitigation method included immobilization of heavy metals as phosphate complexes by using a triple super phosphate fertilizer, while the second method involved mobilisation and thus leaching of heavy metals away from plant roots using EDTA. These mitigation methods were tested in a pot experiment using cabbage as the experimental crop and soil from these areas as growth medium. A survey of common farming practices in these two areas and farmers willingness to use remediation methods was conducted.</p>

Magister Scientiae (Medical Bioscience) - MSc(MBS) / The South African economy relies heavily on mining. The residues of these activities contain harmful metals that are discharged into the environment as industrial wastes, contaminating the air, soil, surface and ground water. A lot of people who live in remote areas in South Africa rely on ground water to drink and cook. They also cultivate their own vegetables increasing the risk of metal toxicity. Some of these metals are very toxic and can cause adverse effects upon being ingested. Toxic metals are well known to be harmful to humans. Some of these metals are carcinogenic or nephrotoxic when a large amount is accumulated in the human body causing cancer and destroying tissues such as the kidneys. The detrimental health effects of these metals may take months to years before manifestation causing people to sideline them as hazards. One of the major toxic elements that are discharged into the environment is lead. A natural zeolite called clinoptilolite has been widely used as an adsorbent for toxic metals from contaminated water and from the human body because of its properties such as ion-exchange capacity and pore size. However, this natural zeolite clinoptilolite is not pure and may contain traces of toxic elements of which the nature and concentration depend on the origin of clinoptilolite. The structural stability of clinoptilolite in acidic or alkaline media is not well documented. The lack of documented information about the leachates of clinoptilolite and their long term effects on the human body may cause harm to people who ingest this zeolite. This has led to investigation of synthetic zeolites such as faujasite which has already been used for decontamination of sludge, industrial effluents and other waste water by removing toxic metals such as Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn and As. This study focuses on comparing the toxic metal removal efficiency of natural zeolite clinoptilolite (C), clinoptilolite-based faujasite (FAU3) and clinoptilolite-based ultrastable Y zeolite (USY3), from contaminated water and simulated gastric juice containing lead and cadmium and to evaluate the extent of leaching of other elements from these zeolites. Clinoptilolite was used as a starting material for the synthesis of faujasite (FAU3) which was further treated with oxalic acid to get an ultrastable Y zeolite (USY3). Various techniques were used to characterise the as-received clinoptilolite, faujasite zeolite and USY, namely XRD, SEMEDS, FTIR, solid state NMR (27Al and 29Si) and BET-N2. These characterisation techniques confirmed that clinoptilolite was successfully transformed into faujasite and that the treatment of faujasite with oxalic acid yielded USY3. A comparative adsorption study was conducted using three zeolite samples: namely Clinoptilolite (C), clinoptilolite-based faujasite (FAU3) and ultrastable Y zeolite (USY3). ICP was used to characterise the liquid samples and it was concluded that zeolites were efficient in removing lead and cadmium from contaminated water samples as well as from simulated gastric juice. Some leachates from these zeolites were also observed. A contaminated water sample containing lead and cadmium was used as a medium where the removal capacity and percentage removal with C, FAU3 and USY3 was investigated. It was observed that the optimum dosage varied from one zeolite to the other and also from one metal to the other. The optimum dosage for C, FAU3 and USY3 for the uptake of lead was found to be 0.2 g, 0.2 g and 0.05 g respectively while for cadmium it was 0.4 g, 005 g and 0.1 g, respectively. It was also shown in this study that the removal capacity for lead and cadmium could be hindered by the Na content in FAU3 and USY3 due to the fact that these metals could be in an uptake competition with Na and other cations that leached out or exchanged from the zeolites. It was observed that the optimum metal concentration for lead uptake as well as for cadmium with few metals being released back into the solution was 0.1 mg/L. The optimum contact time for both lead and cadmium was 15 minutes. The factor that varied depending on the type of metal was pH, which was at its optimum at 3.5 for lead and at 5.5 for cadmium. A simulated gastric juice was contaminated with toxic metals (lead and cadmium) and the zeolites were used to treat the contaminated samples. It was shown that the removal capacity of these zeolites increased with the increase in initial concentration of the metal. Time proved to be one factor that affected the behaviour of zeolites. The modification of the synthesised faujasite into an ultrastable Y zeolite proved to have played a role in increasing the removal of toxic metals and in preventing the high leaching of some elements out of the zeolite. / 2018-12-14