Les activités des anciennes industries métallurgiques spécialisées dans la production et la transformation de plomb, de zinc ou d’autres métaux ont engendré une pollution métallique importante des sols selon la localisation de ces derniers. Des études actuelles proposent ainsi des solutions de requalification de ces sols via des processus de phytoremédiation afin de valoriser au maximum les plantes cultivées sur ces sols contaminés. Ce projet de thèse a ainsi été réalisé dans le but de valoriser des écocatalyseurs hétérogènes régénérables. Ces derniers sont obtenus à partir des plantes cultivées sur des sols contaminés dans la synthèse organique pour la production de composés à haute valeur ajoutée. Les sols contaminés utilisés dans ce projet proviennent de la région Hauts-de-France (Auby et Noyelles-Godault). Dans cette optique, quatre types de réactions ont été testés pour valider l’efficacité et la recyclabilité des écocatalyseurs : La réaction d’aminolyse, La réaction de Friedel-Crafts, La transformation d’aza-Michael, et enfin La réaction de transestérificationDes écocatalyseurs riches en zinc (EcoZn), obtenus à partir de la biomasse végétale de ray-grass (Lolium perenne L.), ont été caractérisés par des méthodes physico-chimiques puis validités leurs critères d’efficacité et de recyclabilité. Ceux-ci ont ainsi permis de synthétiser plusieurs séries de composés à activité anti-inflammatoires connus (piroxicam, méloxicam, idrocilamide) et de nouveaux, des inhibiteurs de la farnésyltransférase (à visée anticancéreuse ou pour combattre des maladies orphelines telles que la progéria) ou encore de découvrir un nouvel accepteur d’aza-Michael. / The activities of the former metallurgy industries specialized in the production and processing of lead, zinc or other metals have resulted in significant metallic pollution of soils depending on their location. Current studies propose solutions for the requalification of these soils through the phytoremediation processes in order to maximize the value of plants grown on these contaminated soils. This PhD thesis project was thus realized with the aim of valorizing regenerative heterogeneous ecocatalysts. The latter were obtained from the plants cultivated on contaminated soils in organic synthesis for the production of high value added molecules. The contaminated soils used in this project came from the Hauts-de-France region (Auby and Noyelles-Godault). In this light, four types of reactions have been tested to validate the efficiency and recyclability of ecocatalysts: The aminolysis reaction The Friedel-Crafts reaction The aza-Michael transformation The transesterification reactionThe zinc-rich ecocatalysts (EcoZn), obtained from the plant biomass of ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), were characterized by physicochemical methods and validated their efficiency and recyclability criteria. The latter were successfully used to reach various series of compounds with anti-inflammatory activity known (piroxicam, meloxicam, idrocilamide) and new, inhibitors of farnesyltransferase (for anticancer purpose or to fight orphan diseases such as progeria) or to discover a new aza-Michael acceptor.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-07-29T16:24:21Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Helenice Moura.pdf: 333912 bytes, checksum: 26418e18d690193d15566d2dd759bb6d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008-07-21 / This study aimed to evaluate the values of pH and the levels of cadmium, chromium, nickel, lead, copper, iron, manganese, zinc and sulphur in the soil profile, beyond the behavior of those elements with respect to the acidity of soil in tropical climate, in areas of influence of channels and reservoirs of vinasse used in fertigation of sugarcane plants (Saccharum officinarum L.). Adopted as treatment witness the soil under a natural untouched savannah area. The treatments of the first test consisted of vinasse channels with three periods of use: one, three and 20 years, totaling seven treatments (control and three channels, considering the parts internal and external), with four repetitions each. The second test consisted of four vinasse tanks with different periods of use, and found two seasons: three years (R3A and R3B) and 20 years (R20A and R20B) followed, constituting nine treatments (control and four tanks, measuring up the soil of the parties internal and external), with four repetitions each. In witness and on the outside of channels and reservoirs were collected samples of soil at depths of 0-25 cm, 25-50 cm, 50-75 cm and 75- 100 cm. On the inside (bottom) of channels and reservoirs, soil samples were collected at depths of 0-50 cm, 50-100 cm, 100-150 cm and 150-200 cm, in four different points in areas of Red Latosol Distrophic. The experimental design was sub-divided plots. The results from the soil analyses were subjected to analysis of variance and testing F and Tukey (P < 0.05). The use of vinasse channels and temporary reservoirs over the years didn t significantly alter the levels of heavy metals, suggesting that their contents accumulated in the soil are acceptable. However, channels and reservoirs should be covered with waterproofing material to prevent the leaching of these elements and therefore the contamination of the groundwater. / Esta pesquisa objetivou avaliar os valores do pH e os teores de cádmio, cromo, níquel, chumbo, cobre, ferro, manganês, zinco e enxofre no perfil do solo, além do comportamento desses elementos com relação à acidez do solo em clima tropical, nas áreas de influência de canais e de reservatórios de vinhaça usada na fertirrigação de plantas de cana-de-açúcar (Saccharum officinarum L.). Adotou-se como tratamento testemunha o solo sob vegetação nativa não antropizada. Os tratamentos do primeiro ensaio consistiram de canais de vinhaça com três períodos de uso: um, três e 20 anos, totalizando sete tratamentos (testemunha e três canais, considerando as suas partes interna e externa), com quatro repetições cada. O segundo ensaio consistiu de quatro reservatórios de vinhaça com diferentes períodos de uso, tendo sido consideradas duas épocas: três anos (R3A e R3B) e 20 anos (R20A e R20B) seguidos, constituindo nove tratamentos (testemunha e quatro reservatórios, avaliandose o solo das partes interna e externa), com quatro repetições cada. Na área testemunha e na parte externa dos canais e dos reservatórios foram coletadas amostras de solo nas profundidades de 0-25 cm, 25-50 cm, 50-75 cm e 75-100 cm. Na parte interna (fundo) dos canais e dos reservatórios as amostras de solo foram coletadas nas profundidades de 0-50 cm, 50-100 cm, 100-150 cm e 150-200 cm, em quatro pontos distintos, em áreas de Latossolo Vermelho Distrófico. O delineamento experimental foi de parcelas sub-divididas. Os resultados obtidos a partir das análises do solo foram submetidos à Análise de Variância e aos testes F e Tukey (P < 0,05). O uso de canais e de reservatórios temporários de vinhaça ao longo dos anos não alterou significativamente os teores de metais pesados, sugerindo que seus teores acumulados no solo são aceitáveis. No entanto, os canais e os reservatórios devem ser revestidos com material impermeabilizante para evitar a lixiviação desses elementos e, consequentemente, a contaminação do lençol freático.

The aim of the thesis has been to evaluate and understand the effect of caustic alkali solution of varying composition on the behaviour of expansive soil containing mixed layered minerals. Mixed layered minerals are formed of two or more kinds of inter grown layers, not physical mixtures. Illite - smectite is the most abundant and wide spread of the mixed layered clay minerals in sedimentary rocks and soils and also more common than either discrete illite or smectite. In geotechnical engineering much attention has not been paid to the behaviour of soils containing mixed layered minerals. Much less is known about the behaviour of these soils in polluted environment. Mixed layered minerals are more susceptible to environmental changes as the structural linkages between the layer minerals are weak compared to normal layered phyllosilicates. One important pollutant that can have considerable effect on the behaviour of soils is the caustic alkali contamination released from various industries. Recent studies have shown that the behaviour of even stable minerals is affected by alkali contamination. However, the effect of caustic alkali contamination on the behaviour of soils containing mixed layered minerals is not known and has been chosen for detailed study. Also to understand the mechanism of their interaction with alkali, it is necessary to study the effect of alkali solutions on the constituent clay minerals viz., montmorillonite and illite under similar conditions. To elucidate the mechanism of soil alkali interaction limited tests were conducted with simple electrolyte solution, as the alkali solution also acts as electrolyte apart from being alkaline. To confirm the mechanism of interaction, tests are also conducted on these soils with industrial spent liquor containing high caustic alkali and suspended alumina obtained from an alumina extraction plant treating bauxite with high alkali solutions at high temperatures. The results obtained in the laboratory are compared with the soil samples contaminated with leaking industrial Bayer's liquid in the field. Studies are also conducted to suggest remedial measures to control the adverse effects of alkali solutions on soil containing mixed layer minerals. The content of the thesis is broadly divide into 8 Chapters - viz., Introduction, Background and overview, Experimental program and procedures, Behaviour of soils containing mixed layer mineral illite - smectite (BCSI), Behaviour of montmorillonite and illite, Influence of Bayer's liquor and study on the field contaminated soils, Measures to control the influence of alkali contamination on BCSI and Summary and conclusions. The broad outline of these chapters is given in Chapter 1. A review of literature on the behaviour of soils containing different types of clay minerals with emphasis on mixed layer minerals has been presented in Chapter 2. The influence of different inorganic contaminants on the properties of soils in terms of their physical and chemical characteristics as well as their concentration has been summarized. The importance of changes in surface characteristics of soil particles and the changes in the thickness of diffuse double layer in altering the property of soils at low concentration of contaminants and changes in the mineralogy with high concentrated contaminants such as acids and alkalis has been highlighted. This forms the background information necessary to bring out the scope of the study. Four soils having different mineralogy have been used in this study. These soils are, black cotton soil containing predominantly mixed layer mineral illite - smectite mineral called rectorite, illite, montmorillonite (common smectite) and black cotton soil containing predominantly montmorillonite. The properties of the soils used are described in Chapter 3. Caustic alkali solutions of 1N, 4N concentration prepared in the laboratory and industrial alkali-spent liquor are used as contaminants. The spent Bayer's liquor had about 4N alkali concentration and 10% alumina in suspension. To simulate the effect of suspended alumina, two more caustic alkali solutions of 1N and 4N solutions containing 10% alumina by weight of solutions are also prepared. To isolate the effect of electrolyte solutions from that of alkali solution, two electrolyte solutions of 1N and 4N sodium chloride solutions are also used. Test procedures for conducting various tests such as pH, water adsorption characteristics, X-ray diffraction studies, SEM studies, thermal characteristics and geotechnical properties such as Atterberg limits, Oedometer tests and Shear Strength are given in this chapter. The test procedures are modified, wherever necessary, to bring out the effect of contaminants, particularly the effect of duration of interaction on the properties of soils. The source and properties of black cotton soil are presented in Chapter 4. Detailed x-diffraction studies have confirmed the presence of inter layered illite-smectite mineral viz., rectorite, which is uncommon in Indian expansive soils, and is classified as CH (Clay of high compressibility) as per ASTM soil classification. Effect of alkali and salt solutions of 1N and 4N concentration on all physico chemical and geotechnical properties are studied in this chapter. As it is known that presence of certain elements such as aluminium influence the soil alkali interaction, the effect of suspended alumina along with alkali solution has also been investigated. The effect of contaminating fluids such as 1N NaOH, 4N NaOH with and without alumina, 1N NaCl and 4N NaCl on the geotechnical properties of the soil has been studied. Mineralogical changes were observed by XRD and thermal studies in the soil treated with 4N NaOH solution and 4N NaOH + 10% alumina. The interlayer potassium of illite is released and potassium hydroxide is formed in soil treated with 4N NaOH. Swelling compounds such as sodium aluminium silicate hydroxide hydrate (SASH) has formed due to attack of 4N NaOH + 10% alumina on silica rather than on rectorite. Thus the studies clearly bring out that the rectorite present in the soil is dissociated only in the presence of strong alkali solutions of concentration of about 4N. The liquid limit of soil decreased with increase in the electrolyte concentration in the case of NaCl solutions. With 1N NaOH, the liquid limit of soil increased due to increase in the thickness of diffuse double layer due to increased pH. However, Proctor's maximum dry density increased and optimum moisture content decreased with 1N NaOH. With increase in the concentration of alkali solution to 4N, the rectorite dissociates into constituent minerals with the formation potassium hydroxide. The liquid limit of soil decreased probably due to the dominating influence of electrolyte nature of hydroxide solution over the effect of increased negative charge on clay particles due increase in the pH on the constituent minerals. Proctor's maximum dry density decreased and optimum moisture content increased with 4N NaOH. Sediment volume and oedometer free swell at seating/nominal surcharge load of 6.25 kPa of soil increased in 1N and 4N caustic alkali solutions, though by different mechanisms. The increase with 1N solution is essentially due to increased negative charges on clay mineral surface. However, the increase in swelling with 4N solution is associated with the dissociation of rectorite mineral and occurs in two distinct phases unlike in the case of 1N solution. While the first phase can be attributed to the effect of alkaline nature of the solution after reduction in its concentration due to reaction with rectorite and the consequent reduction in its electrolyte nature. The second phase is due to the swelling of the separated constituent minerals in the presence of excess of alkali and occurs after much delay. Consolidation behaviour of rectorite in 1N and 4N alkali solutions has been studied in two ways: 1). Loading without waiting for the second stage of swelling to occur, as in standard consolidation procedure and 2). Loading after completion of second stage of swelling which is occurring after considerable delay as explained earlier. Normally one would initiate loading after equilibrium is reached at the end of first stage of swelling and second stage of swelling is not suspected. As there is no second stage of swelling with 1N solutions, these two types of consolidation tests produced the same results. Abnormal rebound is observed during unloading with 4N solution in which loading cycle is initiated without waiting for second stage of swelling to complete. It is interesting to note that while the liquid limit of soil decreased with increase in the concentration of alkali solution, the swelling increased. The testing procedure and period of interaction as well as the concentration of alkali solution during the test in these two tests are different. The effects of alkali solution are more severe in case of liquid limit because of thorough mixing and consequent effective reaction during testing. Similarly, the volume changes in soil that has already reacted with 4N alkali solution when exposed to further to alkali contamination are considerably less compared to uncontaminated soil exposed to fresh contamination. The shear strength of soil treated with 4N-alkali solution has increased particularly after long period of interaction. This indicates that the soil after mineralogical changes posses good strength. Chapter 5 presents the effect of alkali and salt solutions on the physico chemical and geotechnical properties of component minerals of mixed layered illite/smectite. For this study, commercially obtained montmorillonite (bentonite), naturally occurring black soil containing montmorillonite and commercially pure illite are used. It was observed that montmorillonite alkali reactions would not produce significant mineralogical changes where as illite is dissociated into smectite with the formation of potassium silicate by the interaction of released potassium with soluble silica. This confirms that the ultimate products of rectorite with alkali solutions would be smectite and compounds of potassium. In the absence of mineralogical alterations the liquid limit of montmorillonite decreases due to suppression of diffuse double layer thickness due to dominating influence of alkali solutions on this highly active clay. However a small increase in liquid limit is observed in illite with alkali solutions. Thus the net effect of alkali on rectorite is to decrease the liquid limit with increase in alkali concentration. While the free swell and oedometer swelling of montmorillonite generally decreases with increase in the alkali concentration, they increase in illite. However, in both the minerals the swelling occurs only in one phase. Thus the second phase of swelling that has been observed in rectorite can be attributed to delayed swelling of montmorillonite that has been released by the attack of alkali on rectorite. The behaviour of black soil containing mixed layer mineral contaminated in the field and laboratory by leaking Bayer's spent liquor in an alumina extraction plant has been studied in Chapter 6. The Atterberg limits of the samples treated with liquor are reduced and sediment volume increased. Similarly the swelling at seating load in consolidation test is higher in sample compacted with water and inundated with liquor. X-ray diffraction studies showed that the mineralogical changes are similar to those occurred with 4N caustic alkali solution. The mineralogical and micro structural changes in the soil samples that are contaminated by leaked spent liquor in the field are relatively more marked. Also the behavior of highly montmorillonite clay, bentonite, has been studied contaminated with liquor in the laboratory. The study on the effect of high concentrated alkali solutions on montmorillonite can be useful to study the effect of interaction on the dissociated montmorillonite. These studies are helpful to suggest some possible remedial measures to control the adverse effect of alkali on soils. Possible Remedial schemes that can be adopted before and after contamination of the soil to control the adverse effect of alkali solutions on the black cotton soil containing mixed layered mineral are listed and their effectiveness examined in Chapter 7. The suggested remedial measures include flushing with water to dilute the effect of alkali, neutralisation with dilute hydrochloric acid, stabilisation of soil with lime and calcium chloride and use of impervious membrane to separate the foundation soil from alkali solution. The effectiveness of different measures as well as the method of their application has been described. Efforts are made to understand the mechanism of remedial action. Consolidation tests conducted on soil contaminated with 4N alkali solution and inundated with water showed increased swelling due to dilution of the alkali concentration. Though the swelling of contaminated soil can be controlled by passing dilute hydrochloric acid (1N), the method is not advocated as it can lead to ground water contamination. Mixing the soil with solutions containing up to 5% by weight of calcium compound in water could not prevent the alkali induced heave in the long run when inundated with 4N alkali solution. This was due to dissolution of silica by the strong alkali solutions and formation of swelling compounds such as sodium aluminium silicate hydroxide hydrate (SASH). The formation of sodium aluminates occurred only when the alkali solution contained alumina or soil contained calcium compounds. There are no significant variations in the effects of calcium chloride or calcium hydroxide on contaminated soil. Replacing the foundation soil with soil thoroughly contaminated with 4N alkali solutions and controlling the migration of contaminants into the foundation soil using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) geosynthetic membranes can be an effective measure to control the heaving in alkali contaminated foundation soil containing interstratified illite – smectite. Summary and the major conclusions of the thesis are presented in Chapter 8.

Sub-surface soil pollution by various processes with high concentration of contaminants can significantly alter geotechnical properties of soils causing unexpected failures of structures founded on them. The changes can occur due to alteration in soil water interaction processes and/or by intense chemical interactions leading to mineralogical and microstructural changes. Behaviour of soil upon contamination with alkali pollutant is one of the major concerns faced by the geotechnical researchers in recent years. In the present study an attempt has been made to understand the role of mineralogical and morphological changes on the volume change (swelling and compressibility) behaviour of soils by prolonged interaction with caustic alkali pollutant. Based on the results it has been proposed to develop remedial measures to nullify and/or control the detrimental effects. A comprehensive experimental program has been planned to achieve these objectives. The experimental investigations carried out and results obtained are presented in eight chapters as follows. The broad outline of thesis is given in Chapter 1. A detailed review of literature on the type of phyllosilicate minerals present in various soils is presented in Chapter 2 with a view to select most common soils for the study. Various sources of contaminants and their effect on the properties of soils have been summarised. Present understanding on the mechanisms leading to changes in the soil properties has been elucidated. The occurrence of alkali contamination has been reviewed in this chapter which enabled to select the ranges of alkali concentration for the study. Based on the review of various methods employed to improve the soil behaviour, the use of salt solutions such as potassium chloride (KCl) and magnesium chloride (MgClB2B) and pozzolanic fly ash has been considered to counteract the alkali effects. Based on this detailed survey, the scope of the present investigation has been elaborated at the end of the chapter. Chapter 3 presents different materials used and various methods adapted in the current study. Three soils having different mineralogy have been used in this study to bring out the effect of alkali solutions on their volume change behaviour. While two soils were classified as CH, the third one was of CL. The CH soils used in this study are called Black Cotton Soils in India. One soil contained predominantly mixed layer illite-smectite mineral (BCS I) and the other contained predominantly montmorillonite mineral (BCS M). The locally available CL soil used is referred as red earth (RE) whose predominant mineral is kaolinite. Alkali solutions of concentration ranging from 1N to 4N are prepared using sodium hydroxide pellets (NaOH). Slat solutions viz. potassium chloride and magnesium chloride and pozzolanic fly ash obtained from Neyveli thermal power plant (NFA) are used as additives. Procedures to determine the geotechnical properties of the soils such as Atterberg limits, specific gravity, grain size distribution and compaction characteristics are given in this chapter. Procedures for identifying the mineral and microstructure of the soils such as X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) are also presented in this chapter. Standard oedometer tests with fixed ring apparatus were performed to study the volume change behaviour of soils under various conditions. Volume change behaviour of soils in the presence of alkali solutions is presented in Chapter 4. In order to assess the effect of alkali solution on the volume change behaviour of soils it is necessary to study their behaviour in water. Relatively very high swell was observed in BCS M, whereas the swell in RE and BCS I soil specimens was very low and moderate respectively. Adsorption of water to form diffuse double layer near the negative surface of clay mineral particles leads to swelling in soils. The thickness of the double layer depends on the cation exchange capacity of soil. Higher cation exchange capacity leads to development of higher thickness of double layer thereby inducing swell. The higher is the swell the higher would be the compression. The effect of different concentrations (1N, 2N and 4N) of alkali solutions on volume change behaviour of three types of soil is presented in this chapter. All the three soils studied, irrespective of their mineralogical composition, exhibited high swell when contaminated with alkali solution compared to water. However, the extent and nature of swell varied both with the type of mineral present in the soil and concentration of sodium hydroxide solution. The swell in BCS I increases with increase in the concentration of the alkali solution. In 1N alkali solution the high swell occurred is due to the breaking up of interstratified mineral into constituent minerals initiated by the leaching of potassium from soil due to high pH. In 2N and 4N alkali solutions, the observed high swell occurs in two stages: the first stage of swelling is due to breaking up of interstratified mineral into constituent minerals initiated by the leaching of potassium from soil due to high pH, and the second stage of swelling is due to the formation of new minerals (Zeolite P in case of 2N NaOH and Sodalite in case of 4N NaOH). The nature of swell is influenced by the formation of minerals depending on the concentration of alkali solution. Thus the studies clearly indicate that the swelling is due to the release of potassium from soil at higher pH and due to mineralogical changes depending upon the concentration of alkali solution. Confirmative tests were conducted to support the release of potassium during first stage of swelling and mineralogical alteration after second stage of swelling. The high swell in BCS M becomes higher in 1N alkali solution. The increased swell in the soil with 1N alkali solution is due to increase in the ion exchange capacity of soil at higher pH. The swell which is very high with 1N alkali solution decreases with 2N alkali solution. With increase in concentration of alkali solution to 2N, the increase in the negative charges due to alkalinity becomes less and the swell decreases due to dominant influence of electrolyte effect. With increase in the concentration of alkali solution to 4N, both these influences become less and the amount of swell remains the same. Significant increase in the amount of swell is observed with alkali solution even in non-swelling red earth. The nature of swell as well as the formation of minerals is not altered by the change in the concentration of alkali solution. At any concentrations of alkali solution the observed swell is noticed in two stages – very small first stage of swell due to lower ion exchange capacity and considerable second stage of swell due to the formation of new mineral (Sodalite) with any concentration of alkali solution. It has been observed that the normal hyperbolic swell – compression relationship does not apply for the alkali contaminated soils. The higher swell does not result in higher compression, as the swollen soil remains fairly incompressible. Analysis of the results and detailed studies on micro-structure and mineralogy of soils bring out mechanism of alkali effects. Comparing the swell behaviour of soils with alkali solutions brings out the relative importance of various mechanisms proposed for induced heave. The effect of salt solutions used viz., potassium chloride and magnesium chloride to restrict the influence of alkali solution on the volume change behaviour of BCS I is presented in Chapter 5. These salts react with alkali solution to form partly soluble potassium hydroxide (KOH) and sparingly soluble magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)B2B) respectively. Presence of ionic potassium can bring out potassium linkages, by bridging potassium ion between the unit layers of expansive minerals reducing the swell. Magnesium ions can restrict swell, by replacing the monovalent exchangeable ions present in soil and/or by formation of magnesium hydroxide which is a weak cementing agent. The effect of potassium hydroxide on the volume change behaviour of soil has been studied and the results clearly indicate that fixation of potassium is facilitated by high pH of KOH solution. Addition of potassium chloride has partially controlled the alkali induced heave in soil. Of the two stages of swelling observed in soil in the presence of 4N alkali solution, only the first phase of swelling is reduced which may be due to electrolyte effect and/or due to fixation of potassium. The second phase of swelling that occurs in soil due to mineralogical changes can not be controlled with the use of potassium chloride. Addition of magnesium chloride salt solution also reduced the effect of alkali solution mostly due to suppression of thickness of diffuse double layer that develops near clay surface. The nature of reduction in the swell of alkali solution during the two stages by magnesium chloride is similar to that of potassium chloride. The partial reduction in swell of soil in the presence of salt solutions leads to reduction in the compressibility of soil. Detailed data and analysis, presented in this chapter, bring out the role of microstructure and mineralogy on soil behaviour. The abnormal volume changes due to mineralogical changes affected by high concentration of sodium hydroxide could not be controlled with salt solutions, attempts are made to utilize fly ash to control the alkali induced heave. The pozzolanic compounds produced by hydration of compounds presented and/or produced by lime silica reactions can bind the soil particles controlling the swelling. The results on the effectiveness of fly ash on BCS I soil are presented in Chapter 6. The physical and chemical properties of fly ash along with the mineralogical composition and the microstructure of the fly ash are also presented in this chapter. Before studying the effect of fly ash to control the volume change behaviour of soils in presence of alkali solutions, the effect of alkali solutions on the volume change behaviour of fly ash itself has been studied. The results showed no noticeable changes in swell and compressibility of fly ash, encouraging its use for controlling the alkali induced swell. The ability of different percentages (10%, 20% and 50%) of fly ash to control alkali induced volume changes in soil with varying concentrations of alkali solutions, viz., 1N, 2N and 4N has been studied. The results indicate that the addition of fly ash effectively reduces alkali induced swell in BCS I. The effectiveness of fly ash increases with increase in its content. The reduction in swelling of soil is partially due to replacement of soil with fly ash and mainly due to cementation of soil particles by pozzolanic compounds produced. More than 25% of fly ash is generally required to significantly reduce the swell in alkali solutions. The reduction in swell with addition of fly ash also leads to lower compressibility of soil. The role of microstructure and mineralogy in controlling the volume change behaviour are also presented in this chapter. The effectiveness of fly ash in controlling the volume changes in RE and BCS M due to alkali solutions are studied in Chapter 7. The addition of fly ash completely eliminates the swelling in both the soils. The reduction in swelling up on addition of fly ash is essentially due to efficient binding of particles by pozzolanic reaction compounds. Addition of even 10% of fly ash is sufficient in completely arresting the swelling of RE and BCS M by alkali solution. Detailed data and analysis of the results to bring out the role of microstructure and mineralogy on the behaviour of soils are presented. It is clear that relatively higher amounts of fly ash is required to control the alkali induced heave in BCS I than in other soils at higher concentrations of alkali solution. The major conclusions from the study are presented in Chapter 8. The thesis demonstrates that alkali contamination alters mineralogy and morphology of soils affecting the volume change behaviour significantly. The study also brings out that fly ash can control the undesirable swell that occurs in most types of soils by cementing the soil particles to resist swelling. Though the amount of fly ash required to control the alkali induced heave varies, 25% of fly ash is often sufficient.

From the Proceedings of the 1977 Meetings of the Arizona Section - American Water Resources Assn. and the Hydrology Section - Arizona Academy of Science - April 15-16, 1977, Las Vegas, Nevada / Lynx Creek Watershed is located eight miles southeast of Prescott, Arizona, on the Prescott National Forest. The watershed consists of 13,600 acres, which are National Forest Lands. Approximately 600 acres in the watershed are patented mining claims. Gold was discovered in Lynx Creek in 1863 and the watershed was extensively mined for gold, silver and copper. The aftermath of the mining has resulted in numerous mine shafts, waste dumps and mill tailing ponds that were abandoned after the ore was played out. Drainage from the orphaned mine sites contribute a certain extent of toxic mineral and sediment pollution into Lynx Creek and eventually into Lynx Lake. Lynx Creek carries runoff which is slightly acidic in nature and has high concentrations of copper, manganese, iron, zinc and sulfates. The mineral pollutants have reduced the recreational and fisheries potential of the Lake. The Sheldon Mine complex consisting of a waste dump and the mill tailing dump were considered the major sources of pollutants into the Lake. The Sheldon Tailings pond was rehabilitated during the summer of 1975 and the waste dump during the summer of 1976 as part of a reclamation study that is being sponsored by SEAM (Surface Environment and Mining). The study is being conducted cooperatively by the School of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Arizona, and the Prescott National Forest. Both sites were culturally treated and dressed with lime and topsoil. Studies are currently being conducted to measure the beneficial effects of the reclamation projects.

Submitted by Maurilio Gustavo Nespeca (mauriliogn@hotmail.com) on 2018-08-31T21:01:07Z No. of bitstreams: 1 TESE - MAURILIO G NESPECA.pdf: 12338235 bytes, checksum: 0ffb2ce70bfeb2d88ea11b6f84d923e9 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Ana Carolina Gonçalves Bet null (abet@iq.unesp.br) on 2018-09-04T12:54:22Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 nespeca_mg_dr_araiq_int.pdf: 8911620 bytes, checksum: d6033930d5b3d08e08ac463efd5ad737 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-09-04T12:54:22Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 nespeca_mg_dr_araiq_int.pdf: 8911620 bytes, checksum: d6033930d5b3d08e08ac463efd5ad737 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-08-31 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Segundo dados, de 2017, da Companhia Ambiental do Estado de São Paulo (CETESB), os postos de combustíveis são responsáveis pela contaminação ambiental de 72% das 5942 áreas contaminadas cadastradas no estado de São Paulo. A contaminação de solos e águas subterrâneas por combustíveis fósseis causam imensos danos ambientais devido à alta toxicidade dos constituintes destes combustíveis, além de apresentarem propriedades carcinogênicas e elevada permanência no solo. O monitoramento ambiental em áreas de risco potencial de contaminação, como postos de combustíveis, é realizado através da análise de hidrocarbonetos totais do petróleo (TPH), entre outros hidrocarbonetos individuais. Estas análises são realizadas através de métodos cromatográficos em fase gasosa que requerem etapas de extração com solventes halogenados, purificação e, muitas vezes, pré-concentração. O elevado custo e o tempo demandado para a quantificação de TPH em solo tornam-se barreiras para o crescimento do monitoramento e acompanhamento de processos de remediação das áreas contaminadas. Desta forma, este trabalho objetivou o desenvolvimento de métodos analíticos mais rápidos e de menor custo para a identificação e quantificação de TPH em solo através da espectroscopia na região do infravermelho próximo (NIR). Três métodos NIR foram desenvolvidos: (i) sem preparo de amostra; (ii) após extração por hexano; e (iii) após extração por etanol. Os modelos de classificação foram desenvolvidos pelo método de análise discriminante por mínimos quadrados parciais (PLS-DA) e os modelos de calibração por mínimos quadrados parciais (PLS). No desenvolvimento dos modelos, nove diferentes pré-processamentos e seleção de variáveis pelo algoritmo genético (GA) foram avaliados. Os modelos foram desenvolvidos usando-se amostras de solo fortificado com os contaminantes (gasolina, diesel e óleo lubrificantes) e validados com amostras de solo contaminado, adquiridas no monitoramento ambiental de postos de combustíveis. O modelo PLS-DA proporcionou 100% de classificações corretas das amostras contaminadas sem a necessidade de preparo de amostra, enquanto a predição da concentração dos analitos tornou-se possível através dos modelos PLS após a etapa de extração com etanol. Como objetivos secundários deste trabalho, foram desenvolvidos métodos de quantificação das diferentes frações de TPH e dos compostos benzeno, tolueno, etilbenzeno e xilenos (BTEX) por cromatografia em fase gasosa ultrarrápida com detector de ionização por chama (UFGC-FID). Além do desenvolvimento dos métodos UFGC-FID, otimizou-se o processo de extração dos analitos por sonicação através de planejamentos experimentais, avaliando-se diferentes solventes, tempo de sonicação, agitação por vórtex e volume de solvente. Os métodos UFGC-FID proporcionaram análises de 3 a 17 vezes mais rápidas que o método cromatográfico de acordo com a norma EPA 8015. Ao final deste trabalho, os métodos desenvolvidos e o método EPA 8015 foram comparados segundo aspectos analíticos, ambientais e financeiros. De forma geral, os três métodos apresentaram mesma exatidão; o método cromatográfico (EPA 8015) foi o método mais preciso; o método UFGC-FID foi o de menor investimento inicial e de menor tempo para retorno financeiro; e, finalmente, o método NIR após extração com etanol foi o mais sensível, rápido, favorável à química verde e de menor custo por análise. / According to the Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo (CETESB), the gas stations are responsible for the environmental contamination of 72% of the 5942 contaminated areas registered in the state of São Paulo. Contamination of soils and groundwater by fossil fuels causes immense environmental damages due to their high toxicity, carcinogenic properties and high permanence in the soil. Environmental monitoring in areas of potential contamination risk, such as gas stations, is carried out through the analysis of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH), among other individual compounds. These analyzes are performed by gas chromatographic methods which require some sample preparation steps, such as extraction with halogenated solvents, purification, and often preconcentration. The high cost and time demanded for the quantification of TPH in the soil become barriers for the growth of the monitoring program and remediation processes of the contaminated areas. Therefore, this work aimed at the development of faster and lower cost analytical methods for the identification and quantification of TPH in soil through near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR). Three NIR methods were developed: (i) without sample preparation; (ii) after hexane extraction; and (iii) after extraction with ethanol. The classification models were developed by partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) method and the calibration models by partial least squares (PLS) method. In the development of the models, we evaluated nine different preprocessing and selection of variables by the genetic algorithm (GA). The models were developed using soil samples fortified with contaminants (gasoline, diesel and lubricant oil) and validated with samples of contaminated soil acquired in the environmental monitoring of gas stations. The PLS-DA model provided 100% correct classifications without sample preparation, while the prediction of the concentration of the analytes was possible by PLS models after the ethanol extraction. As secondary objectives of this work, we developed quantification methods for the different fractions of TPH and benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) compounds by ultrafast gas chromatography with flame ionization detector (UFGC-FID). In addition to the UFGC-FID methods, the TPH extraction by sonication was optimized through experimental design, evaluating different solvents, sonication time, agitation and solvent volume. The UFGC-FID methods provided analyzes 3 to 17 times faster than the chromatographic method according to EPA 8015. At the end of this work, the developed methods and the EPA 8015 method were compared according to analytical, environmental and financial aspects. In general, the three methods presented the same accuracy; the EPA 8015 method was the most precise; the UFGC-FID method presented lower initial investment and less time for financial return; and the NIR method after ethanol extraction was the most sensitive, fast, favorable to green chemistry and presented the lowest cost per analysis.

Na atualidade estudos direcionados para a avaliação do risco químico e do impacto ambiental produzidos por compostos químicos de uso intensivo, como agrotóxicos, petroquímicos e fármacos, vêm ganhando importância por elucidarem as implicações ao meio ambiente e à saúde pública decorrentes deste uso pela sociedade moderna de forma a estabelecer parâmetros restritivos para suas aplicações, evitando-se danos posteriores. Este Estudo compreendeu as observações de sorção e de interação do antibiótico de uso animal e agrícola oxitetraciclina (OTC) com solos brasileiros e ácidos húmicos (AH) extraídos de solos, tendo-se como objetivos gerais comprovar a sorção aos solos e aos AH e verificar a influência da matéria orgânica (MO) e do pH sobre a sorção, definindo quais os mecanismos moleculares de interação envolvidos, cabendo destacar que as tetraciclinas são uma das principais classes de antibióticos utilizadas na pecuária brasileira, tanto para tratamento de enfermidades quanto como Antibióticos Promotores de Crescimento (APC), além de serem freqüentemente aplicados na agricultura para controle de fungos e bactérias. Utilizou-se a Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Eficiência (CLAE) para a coleta de dados quantitativos que permitiram a construção de isotermas de sorção solo-OTC em pH 4,8 e AH-OTC em três valores de pH (3,1, 4,8 e 8,3) para a comprovação da sorção e da influência do conteúdo de MO no primeiro caso, e na sorção aos AH, para o segundo caso. Os solos foram caracterizados conforme procedimento padrão da EMBRAPA, enquanto que os AH foram caracterizados segundo procedimentos recomendados pela literatura por meio das técnicas instrumentais de Análise Elementar, Absorção na Região do Infravermelho Médio, Ressonância Magnética Nuclear e Ressonância Paramagnética Eletrônica. Foram utilizadas as técnicas espectroscópicas de Absorção na Região do Infravermelho (Próximo e Médio) e Absorção e Fluorescência na Região do UV-Visível, para a avaliação dos possíveis mecanismos de interação envolvidos, como ligação de hidrogênio, interação hidrofóbica e transferência de elétrons. A isoterma de Freundlich apresentou-se como um modelo matemático adequado para a verificação da sorção solos-OTC e AH-OTC, a partir da aplicação de um método cromatográfico adequado, comprovando a sorção para os dois casos, bem como o efeito do conteúdo de MO dos solos e do pH do meio sobre a capacidade e a intensidade da sorção, a qual foi quantificada como de capacidade de sorção inferior em comparação a dados obtidos em clima temperado e de alta capacidade de sorção quando comparada à legislação ambiental brasileira. Foi observado que a OTC interagiu com os AH em uma larga faixa de valores de pH, indo de 3,1 a 8,3. Contudo, o meio no qual foi possível observar de uma forma mais acentuada a interação entre AH e OTC foi o meio básico (pH 8,2), sendo notado a existência de mecanismos de interação associados e dependentes do pH do meio, como: ligação de hidrogênio, interação hidrofóbica e transferência de prótons. / At present further studies on the risk assessment of chemical and environmental impact produced by chemical-intensive, such as pesticides, petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, have gained importance for elucidating the implications for the environment and public health arising from this use by modern society to establish restrictive parameters for their applications, avoiding further damage. This Study comprised observations of sorption and interaction of antibiotic for animal and agriculture use oxytetracycline (OTC) with brazilian soils and humic acids (HA) extracted from soil, having as objectives to prove the general sorption to soils and the AH and the influence of organic matter (OM) and pH on the sorption, which define the molecular mechanisms of interaction involved, highlighting that tetracyclines are a major classes of antibiotics used in the brazilian cattle industry, both for treatment of diseases such as antibiotic growth promoters (AGP), and frequently also applied in agriculture to control fungi and bacteria. The High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) was used to collect quantitative data that allowed the construction of sorption isotherms soils-OTC in pH 4.8 and AH-OTC in three pH values (3.1, 4, 8 and 8.3) for proof of sorption and the influence of OM content in the first case, and sorption to AH, for the second case. The soils were characterized as standard procedure of EMBRAPA, while AH were characterized according to procedures recommended by the literature by means of instrumental techniques for Elemental Analysis, Absorption in the Region of the Middle Infrared, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Electron Paramagnetic Resonance. The Spectroscopic Absorption in the Infrared Region (Middle) and Fluorescence and Absorption in the Region and the UV-Visible were used for the evaluation of interaction mechanisms involved, such as hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic interactions and electron transfer. The Freundlich isotherm was presented as a mathematical model suitable for the verification of soils-OTC sorption and AH-OTC sorption from the application of a chromatographic method that is suitable, proving the sorption for the two cases as well as the effect of OM content of soils and the pH on the capacity and sorption intensity, which was quantified as the lower sorption capacity in comparison with data from temperate and high sorption capacity when compared to Brazilian environmental legislation. It was observed that the OTC interacted with the HA in a wide range of pH values, ranging from 3.1 to 8.3. However, the way in which it was possible to observe a more pronounced interaction between HA and OTC was the basic medium (pH 8.2), and noted the existence of mechanisms of interaction associated and dependent on pH, such as: link hydrogen, hydrophobic interaction and proton transfer.

These diploma thesis is focused on assessment of hazardous metals in soils near the road Rudná in Ostrava. Seventeen sampling sites have been chosen along this road, samples from this sites were collected in three series. The amounts of mercury, lead, copper, cadmium, zinc, vanadium and manganese were determined. There was also assessed contamination of selected sites using contamination factor and degree of contamination.

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Soil contamination by gasoline underground storage tanks is a critical environmental problem. The results herein show that in situ bioremediation using indigenous soil microorganisms is the method of choice. Five sites were selected for bioremediation based on the levels of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene and the amount of total petroleum hydrocarbons in the soil. Bacteria capable of degrading these contaminants were selected from the contaminated sites and grown in 1,200 I mass cultures. These were added to the soil together with nutrients, water and air via PVC pipes.